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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Strawberry Shortcake
Anyway, here's a dessert I made when strawberries were still dominating the supermarket shelves. Since then, blueberries have slowly but surely taken over, and I can't wait to make a nice blueberry cake soon. But for today, let's shine the spotlight on the strawberries.
These beautiful long-stemmed ones were from Cold Storage. I grabbed a box, admiring their fresh, pristine state. They were a far cry from the tired, bruised ones I saw the day before at another supermarket chain (every punnet was bad ... how they had to audacity to put them up for sale is beyond me).
We ate most of these juicy strawberries as is, but I saved some for making Strawberry Shortcake - the American version, that is ... which consists of strawberries and whipped cream sandwiched in a split biscuit (scone). It is a classic dessert that is not to be confused with the Japanese Strawberry Shortcake, which is a frosted sponge cake with layers of strawberries and whipped cream.
I used the recipe from Joe Pastry, who gave a wonderful photo-by-photo tutorial. The one thing that fascinated me was the addition of hardboiled egg yolks to the biscuit dough. As Joe explained, "The biscuits are a variation of my go-to recipe, but sweeter and incorporating Rose Levey Beranbaum's trick of adding hard-cooked egg yolk for extra color, lightness and tenderness ..."
The weather was crazy hot that day, and while it was the perfect time to enjoy this treat, it was a nightmare to take photos. I could not get any good shots when the cream refused to co-operate, and I couldn't care less either. I just wanted to eat! That's all you're getting today, folks. ONE photo of my Strawberry Shortcake, melting cream and all. :)
Was it good? Hell yeah!
(from Joe Pastry)
- 220g plain flour
- 2 hardboiled egg yolks, pressed through a fine mesh strainer
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 30g sugar
- 56g cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 177ml buttermilk
- About 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 recipe Chantilly Cream
1. Preheat oven to 260 degree celsius*, arranging a rack on the top shelf of the oven. Once that's done, combine the fruit and the sugar and allow to sit (macerate).
* I don't know about you, but for my oven, 260 degree celsius would be too hot. I didn't want my biscuit tops to burn, especially when they were sprinkled with sugar. So, I lowered it to 220 and it worked fine for me.
2. Sift the flour and leavening together into a bowl. Add the salt and egg yolk and whisk to combine. Add butter and rub between your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add cold buttermilk and with a spatula, slowly and gently bring the dough together. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead once or twice to form a smooth dough. Pat into a mass about 3/4-inch thick (about 2cm) and using a biscuit cutter, cut into 2 3/4-inch rounds (about 7cm). You'll have 7-8 portions. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar and bake 10-12 minutes until golden.
3. Prepare the Chantilly cream. When the biscuits have cooled, split them and lay them on individual plates. Spoon on some of the Chantilly cream, then a layer of the macerated strawberries, then apply the tops of the biscuits. Add another layer of Chantilly cream and finish with more strawberries. Consume immediately, with gusto.
For step-by-step photos, click here.
24 comments:
Hi Ju, think I am suaku but this is the 1st time I see strawberry with long stem that selling in supermkt. Agreed wif u fully that strawberry from supermkt are not fresh with lots of bruise most of the time. I can only get very pretty and fresh one at fruit store which cost much expensive.ReplyDelete
the strawberry shortcake looks pretty and yummy, it must b very freshing during hot weather
- TasteofbeirutJune 15, 2010 at 4:21 PM
I love your photo!! Does not look in the least like you had trouble with it! The addition of hard-boiled egg yolks reminds me of the French sabls recipe!ReplyDelete
What a lovely shortcake! Funny how you made this, and I made a strawberry cheesecake. I saw this recipe on Joe Pastry a little while ago and was surprised about the hard-boiled yolk. I prefer the sponge-type of shortcake, but this looks fantastic. Lovely photos!!ReplyDelete
Such a fantastic and comforting dessert!ReplyDelete
Long stems... heheh.... how pretty. And yes I love GLEE too!!! GLEEEEEEEEReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures, Ju! I'm determined to go strawberry picking this summer :)ReplyDelete
Bellissimi ed invitanti, ne prendo uno, virtualmente si intende. Un abbraccio Daniela.ReplyDelete
Ju, gorgeous photos and yeah, strawberries are back in season again. Can you believe that I've not made strawberry shortcakes before :P. Actually for our weather, I find that non-dairy whipped cream works better than using thickened cream!ReplyDelete
- gerrieJune 15, 2010 at 9:20 PM
High FIVE!!!!ReplyDelete
Very good-looking shortcake, yum yum! Reminds me of a similar recipe I had done eons ago that used 4 hard-boiled egg yolks. But it was plain and not done as beautiful as yours.ReplyDelete
Wow Ju! Your strawberry Shortcake look great! I have just wonder what to do with those strawberries that I have... em... now I know what to do with it le... thanks for sharing this recipe. Hope to read more about yr blueberry cake soon :)ReplyDelete
Loved the beautiful long stems of your strawberries! I bet it tasted delicious.ReplyDelete
Simply gorgeous Ju!ReplyDelete
OMG, posting such a deliciously inedible online photo... should be considered a crime!!!ReplyDelete
Yesterday, my wife was just lamenting about the state of veges that the supermarkets dare to put on sale these days.
But thanks to cooks like you, you immortalize such strawberries for good! I'm sure they're thanking you in strawberry heaven.
Oooh, those strawberries look sooo delicious. And the shortcake looks like a perfect little strawberry sandwich, yummmmmm.ReplyDelete
Oh, another Glee fan! I can't wait to hear what would spew out of Sue Sylvester's mouth. She is so good!ReplyDelete
Lovely strawberry shortcake!
It's the first time I've seen long-stemmed strawberries available here! Gonna keep a lookout for them :P And as always, stunning photographs :)ReplyDelete
*hi-fives fellow Gleek* Hehe.
Wow I love the idea of adding the hard boiled egg to it. The colour on the shortcakes look amazing! I often have times too where I can barely wait to eat and just take one or two photos haphazardly just to say I did ;).ReplyDelete
Oh my! The strawberries look so good. We are now deep in winter and I'm waiting for the winter varieties to appear :) And I will remember this recipe!ReplyDelete
One photo but it is already a gorgeous one! Your strawberry shortcake looks so darn good - forgive me of my rude table manners, I think I will just use my fingers and bite through it like a burger. Oops, no ladylike gentle eating with a fork from me!ReplyDelete
And as usual, strawberry shortcake always reminds me of strawberry shortcake (doll)!
Gorgeous photo! I'm drooling all over my keyboard. Makes me wish strawberries were still in season.ReplyDelete
am done with glee about 2 weeks ago!ReplyDelete
then i went ahead to finish my ultimate cake off season 1.
now am at masterchef australia! heheheh.
wonderful. i LOVE strawberry shortcake.
the sconey base.. whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
wonderful breakfast :)
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Hi u r simply a great cook. My inspiration to cook for my family. Can u pls help as I can't seem to find the chantilly cream recipe. Tks.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi! I have fixed the link, thanks to your alert. :) Anyway, here it is for your easy reference: http://www.joepastry.com/2010/how_to_make_chantilly_cream/Delete


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Microsoft waves Zune Pass at UK
Yet another internet music subscription and sales service has tipped up in the UK, this time from Microsoft. It's called Zune - and on offer is a Spotify-like MP3 and music video download service called Zune Marketplace and a subscription service for £8.99 delivering "unlimited downloads" and streaming access to a big music …
Unlimited Downloads != 10
"...for £8.99 delivering "unlimited downloads" .... There is no mention of of the 10 songs a month that Zune US customers can get to keep..."
Wow, where do I sign?
10 to keep
US ZunePass users get unlimited access to all the songs available to the service as long as their subscription is current, but they also get to download 10 tracks a month that they keep even if they end their subscription. For people who listen to a wide range of music, it works pretty well.
More cash gouging from Microsoft. I'm sure Xbox fanboys will lap it up at an addition £8.99 a month ontop their existing Xbox Live charges.
All the time PS3 owners enjoy VidZone for free....
Business case? We don't need no steenking business case...
So, for just under a tenner a month, I get unlimited streaming (not the same as unlimited downloads). And then, only to my XBox or Windows PC (alright, not my XBox and PC, but someone who owns them).
What exactly do I get that I can't get for free from Spotify and/or Last.fm? The latter of which definitely has an XBox client, and the former may well do.
I can see exactly nobody taking up this stunning offer.
Way to go M$, Name a new product with the same name as a failed one!
Zune. A failed device. Why not call this new service:
Inland Revenue (in fact, any Govt controlled) computer system
Sinclair C5 or QL
HD drives
Vista ...
There are a billion names they could have chosen, to name it Zune smacks of blind stupidity. Then again, I thought "Wii" and "iPad" were laughable ...
RE: Unlimited Downloads != 10
The US service gives you unlimited streaming & downloads while you subscribe to the service, but allows you to have 10 tracks per month that will continue working if you end your subscription. This is what is lacking from the UK offering.
"What exactly do I get that I can't get for free from Spotify and/or Last.fm? The latter of which definitely has an XBox client, and the former may well do."
With regards to Spotify, unlimited ad-free streaming to PC, mobile (well, WP7 or Zune hardware) and Xbox. Spotify only offers free streaming to PC, which is only unlimited if you previously subscribed or have an old Free account. And it's cheaper than Spotify, though you get better mobile device choice from Spotify currently.
Last.fm isn't really the same service - you can't really choose a playlist of specific tracks.
"More cash gouging from Microsoft. I'm sure Xbox fanboys will lap it up at an addition £8.99 a month ontop their existing Xbox Live charges."
Cash gouging? The cost of Zune Pass is pretty standard when compared to other similar services. This isn't just for Xbox Live subscribers.
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F^ck your thoughts and Manga scans! Itachi wins anytime!
Ofcourse Tobi/Obito wins!
Dont really know.. Hard to say..
Ehh dont really care. haha Nagato or minato defeats both! =P (Trolling btw)
totsuka sword? b!tch please, tobi kamui the body part wich is about the be hit and say problem itachi?
the only problem for tobi is izanami
One of the best threads i've read in some time......good work but since this site is full of Itachi's Junk Buddies so you might not get the appreciation you deserve.
and i think some ppl have started underestimating Tobi as soon as it was revealed that it's Obito .....i think that they are forgetting that the Masked Man is the primary antagonist of the Naruto series and underestimating the main villain is the biggest shyt they can pull
note: don't get the wrong idea from the sig......i'm just appreciating his humbleness
tobi made a deal with a 13 year old boy -___- that explains everything. the craziest thing about this deal is that tobi didnt benefit from this deal in anyway,itachi had gotten help for his massacre mission and a promise from tobi stating that he wont go after sasuke or the village. what did tobi get in this deal? literally nothing. so why would he make a deal that he wouldnt benefit from? its because he was scared of itachi. if tobi wasnt scared of itachi then he would of started the moon plan years ago. the fact that tobi waited until itachi dies to attack the leaf is proof enough. the people that are ignoring the manga just shows you are kamui fanboys :sy:
Last edited by robert31393; 09-29-2012 at 01:31 PM.
Op is an idiot who ignores facts and makes up rhetoric, oh and use the search bar troll this has been done plenty of times. For the record the difference between itachi and obito is the difference between heaven and earth. Obito dreams of being itachi or sasuke
Originally Posted by Draegod
(insert bullshit)
(....bullshit...)Plus the fact if Itachi gets to close and grabbed he is getting sucked up! GG Itachi! Obito FTW in this department!
(insert more bullshit)
Originally Posted by Narutoisgodly
the only thing people could say about itachi winning is full of 'buts' and 'If's'
obito is untouchable plus he has izanami and tsukyomi and amaterasu is rendered useless.
see that IF up there? lmao
ur if/but shiet goes same for tobi
lol @ all these assumptions by serious narutards
and nope, itachi takes this
itachi = boot
tobi = ant
so fuq out of here
No need to be confused or argue over this simply issue. It obvious that tobi will defeat itachi. Like the OP said every itachi attack will slip through and tobi is faster and probably smater(battle term)
You cant beat what you cant touch. Its as simple as that really.
Originally Posted by Draegod
**SIGH** Here we go again!
There seems to be a bit of confusion on if Itachi could defeat ToBI before he got the rinnegan... -__- really??? Itachi stood no chance at all! And im going to list facts on the situation since ppl dont read the manga!
Biggest misconception is: "Tobi was afraid of itachi, thats why he didnt attack the village".... Really? What Manga was anybody who believe this reading? Let me list the real FACTS FROM THE MANGA!
It was a pact/agreement/deal/understanding anything along those lines that they made! So STFU saying he was just scared of itachi and thats the reason why he didnt attack the Leaf.
And right here is where they made the deal from itachis own lips!!! But ppl still cant read i guess! smh
Then right here he says if he knew his secrets he would be dead. Thats the same for any ninja! If Chiyo them knew Sasoris secrets from the beginning they could of killed him. If Jman knew Pains secret he could of won. If Asuma Knew Hidan secret he could of been alive right now. We seen what happened when Sasuke figured out diedara uses Earth style, SHikamaru knew Hidans secret, Naruto knew Pains secret, Konan supposely knew Tobi's secret etc etc.
So STFU Little kids (i say Little kids because most kids under the age of 16 are the ones who seem to think this non-sense and cannot read the manga obviously). But im not down yet!
Now im going to go on the Battle aspect of the fight and how Tobi is just better! Im going to list how Tobi Counters everything Itachi has to offer!
This is the most easiest thing to counter! First off ima list what itachi himself STATED; http://www.narutobase.net/manga/Naruto/142/15 Right here is where he says some own with my blood (which obito is a full blooded Uchiha) so itachi would not even try to use a costful Jutsu on tobi (or Madara as he knows him to be). But more then that, Tobi would know what to expect and most likely know how to break it (disrupt your chakra like sasuke did). So in short Obito>>>>Genjutsu
Next we Have Taijutsu... Really? Tobi who can read movements from Might Guy Himself http://www.narutobase.net/manga/Naruto/596/11 whos is a better Taijutsu fighter then him btw. Not only that he was battling Naruto KM as well at the same damn time and winning! Plus the fact if Itachi gets to close and grabbed he is getting sucked up! GG Itachi! Obito FTW in this department!
This is where things gets fun!!! Im going to highlight itachi's known "advantages":
As you can see it was a body wide hit from the attack! And he survived it at point blank range!!! Why the **** do ppl still think that attack would work when its manga proof that it would not!!!!
And when it doesn't work, itachi would feel the side effects like him and sasuke always feel after using the black flames they leave themselfs WIDE OPEN!!! Grabbing there eyes because of the pain.
With his Kamui the jutsu is as good as useless!
Again with Kamui this is the most useless of itachis 3 techs! Itachi would never lay a hit on tobi! We all know susanoo has no defense from below:
And keep in mind Obito Knows everything about the sharinagn and any version it has to offer! He would know about everything Itachi is doing and how it works!
Totsuka Blade has to pierce to seal anything it wants.
And as we know with Kamui this will never in a million years happen!!!
So in short anything Itachi can do that would be major will be useless based off Manga facts!!!
If itachi gets in range Tobi unleashes giant projectiles from his Kamui Dimension:
But besides all the manga facts i provided Itachi was sick and TOBI KNEW IT!!! Itachi healthy looses, Itachi sick gets RAPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
P.S. If shit gets real Izanagi instantly solves that problem! And dont say "he has izanami to counter that" when izanami takes forever to set up and preform and Tobi knows about it and would know how to counter it!
Its you again huh? First of all itachi being an eyesore means something...which is tobi not being able to do anything to the leaf without getting his ass kicked...
Second of all.....Izanami would put a stop to a power hungry uchiha...And it has no counters so don't take shit out of your ass and try to make it a fact...
There is were you thread fails....
Itachi beats 3 tome Tobi any day.
At the time of Obito's "death" his intelligence level was 1. Ok well he obviously matured alot between the time of the incident and the attack. Lets be nice and give him a 3.5 for intelligence.
Now lets look at Minato vs Tobi. Minato was able to identify and counter Tobi's S/T ninjutsu very quickly.
If I am correct Itachi was the Captain of the Anbu Black Ops by that point. His intelligence is probably at least a 4 if not 5.
Now you are putting Itachi in a senerio where he has no intelligence. I can tell u right now Itachi is NOT going to use any MS abilities. Itachi is going to out smart Tobi every single time.
Example: Itachi throws kunai at Tobi... It goes straight through. He creates diversion and moves in with crow clone. Tobi starts to suck crow clone in. Whatever. He knows he becomes tangible at that point. Itachi leaves exploding clone out in the open. Tobi comes up behind exploding clone grabs it and game over.
This is all without genjutsu. Im pretty sure Itachi has powerful enough regular genjutsu that he could destroy Tobi too.
Honestly without the rinnengan, Tobi can't really do much against Itachi except switch dimensions. I think this would be a pointless battle because Itachi does have stronger techniques, whereas Tobi has intangibility which causes the battle to go on forever. Furthermore, Itachi wouldn't be so stupid as to let Tobi grab him and switch dimensions. Then there's also the point of Itachi using susanoo rib cage, which wouldn't let Tobi grab him. Although it consumes large amounts of chakra, if tobi does end up becoming tangible, all itachi needs to do is look into his eyes and it's game over. Itachi's genjutsu is probably the strongest in the ENTIRE series if you count KA on his side, whereas Tobi's is nowhere near his level.
Furthermore, Izanagi is useless against Izanami.
But, as I said before, this battle is useless. Tobi is just going to stay in his other dimension and itachi is just going to wait for the moment to attack. Boring ass fight if you ask me. Itachi won't attack him head on because he is only fast enough to dodge, not like the 4th who is able to out-speed him.
Obito wins 9/10
1. Itachi does not have a S/T tech.
2. All Tobi has to do is stay intangible, get behind Itachi, and warp him. Itachi does not have a S/T tech or speed feats to avoid this so he loses.
Go sh*t!
Originally Posted by UzumakiNaruto20
Obito wins 9/10
1. Itachi does not have a S/T tech.
2. All Tobi has to do is stay intangible, get behind Itachi, and warp him. Itachi does not have a S/T tech or speed feats to avoid this so he loses.
Exploding clone... Game over as soon as Tobi become tangible.
You all think the S/T jutsu is so great. Every jutsu has a weakness and in this case it is intelligence. Itachi is a 5 in intelligence...
I hate the fact that everybody is riding obito to beat itachi. It is a no brainer, itachi by land slide. Obito dosen't deserve to wear the rinnegan. He is Madara's little stooge. Itachi analyzes and destroys 3 tomoe obito. The real question is how will Sasuke ETS fair against rinnegan Obito?
Originally Posted by MubiOxx
LOL you make it sound Very easy.
Izanami was made for Izanagi users.
If obito wasn't afraid , He would've Killed Itachi from the beginning.
I Don't need to say more.
LoL if you think itachi would be able to pull off izanami against obito..ever since it was revealed tobi=obito there's so many obito haters
Read the title, I wish I could tell you to stfu in person. Not because it's right or wrong, but because of your poor diction.
-Sorry bro,pls exlpain how Itachi will deal with 5min of invunarability.He can use his Susano'o for a short time,his tsukuyomi wont work on Tobi(probably,not 100% :D).The only better thing that he has is his Intelligence.
-Btw keep in mind that Obito isn't using his Rinnegan against Naruto so actually that's his Non-Rinnegan level lol
O.o can't believe some people are so angry they are throwing insults at OP
Originally Posted by synkross
One of the best threads i've read in some time......good work but since this site is full of Itachi's Junk Buddies so you might not get the appreciation you deserve.
and i think some ppl have started underestimating Tobi as soon as it was revealed that it's Obito .....i think that they are forgetting that the Masked Man is the primary antagonist of the Naruto series and underestimating the main villain is the biggest shyt they can pull
note: don't get the wrong idea from the sig......i'm just appreciating his humbleness
Exactly! Like i said, there are to many clueless Noobs on this site! Its ridiculous!
Originally Posted by The ProphecY
Agree with the OP 100%...
Tobi wasn't or will never be afraid to fight Itachi or any other member of Akatsuki. This has been shown as he was so confident to take on Kabuto even with the presence of the 5 strongest members of Akatsuki in front of him. This of course includes Edo-Itachi, Edo-Nagato, blah.. blah.. & so forth.. The fact that Tobi decided not to pursue on invading Konoha when Itachi was stil alive, doesn't necessarily mean or prove anything that he was intimidated by Itachi's power. There were reasons why he intends not to attack the village because:
1.) It was part of their arrangements, or as long as Itachi performs his tasks as an Akatsuki, their agreements were still honored.
2.) He wanted Itachi to die at Sasuke's hand so he could manipulate Sasuke on his own way.
3.) Itachi joined Akatsuki in order to keep an eye on the organization. Thus, it could deteriorate most of Tobi's plan because Itachi could provide ample intel's to the rest of the villages about the Akatsuki's doings, goals & purposes, strategy, member's strengths & weaknesses or their jutsu's & capabilities.
Furthermore, Tobi seemed to be one-step ahead against Itachi. He knew the truth about him, the reasons why he wanted to die at Sasuke's hand, his real purpose of joining Akatsuki, & fooled him by letting him believed he was Uchiha Madara. Also, Itachi's plan for Sasuke failed only because of Tobi's intervention.
Hitherto, it was never stated in the manga that Tobi wished to kill or fight Itachi. However, one of Itachi's main goals is to kill Tobi. He even planted amaterasu in to Sasuke's eyes hoping it will eventually kill him.
So my conclusion, pre-rinnegan Tobi > ms Itachi. Itachi even believed that Tobi (a.k.a. Uchiha Madara during that time) was invincible & immortal. If he could actually kill him, he must have accomplished that a long time ago.
OT: People underestimates Tobi's S/T often times. To every battle we've seen him fighting, he never had the intention to kill. His plan is to capture or warp them in to his dimension & perhaps gain control of them through genjutsu as we witnessed what happened to Fu & Torune. Even when he fought Konan, he could not kill him first because he wanted to know Nagato's whereabouts. Imagine what will happen if he goes for instant kill, he could aim for their heart. Thus, making his S/T a "one-shot jutsu"!
Edo-Itachi will shit on him since he will be granted with unlimited chakra & undying body, but alive-Itachi will be defeated 8 out of 10. But of course since Itachi is so much love in this site, many people will deny this matter over & over again!
We can list manga facts for days but they will never accept them because itachi is God to them.
Originally Posted by SupErAkaTsuKI
This site should've been named Itachibase.net
There is no way in hell Tobi will fear Itachi/Nagato as the manga clearly stated that he is so confident to take on KabutoMaru even in front of the 5 strongest members of Akatsuki. It was never stated in the manga that Tobi want to kill / fight Itachi, However, it was very obvious that Itachi wished Tobi to die. There was an agreement between the two that's why Tobi left Konoha "off limits' while Itachi supports Akatsuki's goal by requiring his chakra to unseal the tailed beast to their host & contained the same to the gedo-mazou. All Tobi wanted was Itachi to die at the hands of Sasuke so he could easily manipulate him. Tobi uses Akatsuki for his advantage & not the other way around. Tobi will never be outsmarted by Itachi, or he would have done that a long time ago. Last time I checked, it was Tobi who clearly outsmarted Itachi by deceiving him that he was the invincible Madara.
Seems that common sense isn't so common nowadays. *Sigh*
Pre-rinnegan Tobi > Itachi, or were totally reading different naruto manga to begin with!
You see why i call them noobs? They cant read and ignore the manga and accept what they want to accept which is bullshit.
Bro, you further proved that Tobi is afraid of Itachi with your example...
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If your name is in this list you are a noob that does not understand nor read the manga! You are a Atomic Fanboi! I add polls the wasy i do for a reason. If you cannot state why you disagree with manga facts then your just being fanbois that gets put on my shit list! lmao
Originally Posted by AmaniPaz
Bro, you further proved that Tobi is afraid of Itachi with your example...
Since you didnt sound retarded like your fellow itachi fans ill reply to you.
How? Ima talk fair and reasonable to you since you dont look like a fanboi bro.
If you were tobi:
Why would you kill some one that makes your group power stronger?
Kill someone who needs to die by sasuke and no one else? Remember tobi wants sasuke and he needs sasuke to be at his best with EMS, he cannot get ems without first getting Ms by itachi.
as you can see he needs sasuke to continue getting stronger. Itachi was in his plan of making sasuke become stronger aka getting ems
And right here is when tobi ask if he will transplant itachis eyes
And here is where he says he wants sasuke and that was basically his goal pertaining his plans. Do you see why he wouldnt kill itachi now?
Itachi was needed to make sasuke stronger Ms>EMS> we dont know yet. I hope you get what im saying Bro. Plus the fact itachi was sick and tobi knew this along with all itachis secrets being known aswell he could of killed him if he wasnt part of his plan. But itachi was part of his plan, so he left him alone.
Ok, Itachi's my favorite character and it makes no sense to say Itachi could win against Tobi when he was sick....but I will say Edo Itachi vs. Obito would be 50/50.
Originally Posted by ZandaT
Ok, Itachi's my favorite character and it makes no sense to say Itachi could win against Tobi when he was sick....but I will say Edo Itachi vs. Obito would be 50/50.
THANK YOU! Finally an itachi fan that uses logic! Edo itachi does not count, but i agree it would have a better chance. But if you say edo version then ill bring up Rinnegan version which makes it 1%-99% tobi
Last edited by Draegod; 09-29-2012 at 05:45 PM.
Originally Posted by Draegod
THANK YOU! Finally an itachi fan that uses logic! Edo itachi does not count, but i agree it would have a better chance. But if you say edo version then ill bring up Rinnegan version which makes it 1%-99% tobi
how about you reply to my last two posts!
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It leaves us unprepared for the fire-breathing, suppressed energy of the Scherzo, full of dislocated syncopations. The wild Trio, with its extraordinarily hectic violin solo, lets fly the force of an exploding atom. Its astonishing A major climax (tonally at polar opposition to the fierce E flats which from time to time interrupt the Scherzo) then subsides all at once, muttering, into the return of the Scherzo, one of Beethoven's weirdest transitions.
All this tension is not dispelled by the D flat major slow movement, utterly quiet though it is. The stasis of these variations seems to breed a new tension, equally great. There are three variations on a theme of complete simplicity, and the central one is in the minor, full of breathless oppressed pauses, more frozen than the beklemmt section of the Cavatina of Op 130. The last moves into a trance-like coda. No relaxation here — only an iron self control, needed to cope with the enormous contrast from the Scherzo.
The reaction to this heavily subdued D flat music is F minor, and the famous Difficult Resolution. This originated in a joke of Beethoven's about someone who owed him money. On being asked to pay up, the fellow moaned 'Must it be?', and Beethoven replied 'It MUST be!', thereupon setting the words to an atrocious canon. Joke or not, some kind of difficult resolution has to be found after the fantastic Scherzo and the paralysis of the slow movement. The hard stepwise progression of this introduction to the finale, painfully edging its way up towards the light and freedom of movement, is inescapable, and breaks out with delighted relief into what MUST be —life again. The introduction recurs, intensified, more theatrical in an inextricable blend of humour and seriousness, and subdued questions precede the delicate laughter of the end. The gayest and simplest material in this finale is cast in A major, the key of the Trio's overwhelmingly vital climax, and the only traces of D flat are elliptically hinted at in the struggling introduction.
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Movement 1: Allegro agitato
Movement 2: Adagio
Movement 3: Allegro moderato
Movement 4: Allegro molto
The Sonata is a broadly-conceived work, designed, like Beethoven's 'Kreutzer' Sonata, to create a brilliant effect in performance, especially in the finale, with its moto perpetuo motif. The four movements are arranged in two groups of two—as Saint-Saëns was to do again the following year in the famous 'Organ' Symphony—so that the only break comes after the Adagio. The dark, passionate opening theme has a remarkable rhythmic freedom, with its syncopations, cross-accents, and constant changes of time-signature. Its continual development contrasts strongly with the haunting second theme which, though it appears in different keys and contexts and with changes of texture, remains unaltered in outline. Marcel Proust confessed that this sonata provided the model for the fictional sonata by Vinteuil that plays such an important part in Swann's Way. We can identify this second theme as the 'little phrase' that was, in Monsieur Swann's mind, so intensely associated with his love for Odette. Though Proust's detailed description of a performance of the 'Vinteuil' sonata doesn't quite fit the Saint-Saëns, the 'little phrase' does return in the finale just as M. Swann expects. It also effects the transition to the sensuous Adagio, whose main theme is beautifully formed as a dialogue between the two instruments—a dialogue where the roles are later reversed and, towards the end of the movement, elaborately decorated.
The delicate minor-key scherzo that follows is, most unusually, formed almost entirely from five-bar phrases. Saint-Saëns clearly enjoys exploring the implications of this scheme. The subdued colours of this piece provide a perfect foil to the bright D major of the finale with its dramatic contrasts and virtuosic panache.
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Facing Forward: Making a Difference in Cancer
"I never thought this could happen, but cancer has actually become a positive force in my life. It has given me a chance to make a difference. Through volunteering, I've met some of the most caring and bravest people in the world. Feeling like others need me helps give me the strength to keep on living life fully."
— Ted, 47, cancer survivor
While some people prefer to put their experiences with cancer behind them, many choose to draw on them to get involved with cancer-related activities. They may feel that there are certain areas or issues where there's more work to be done. Or perhaps someone helped and inspired them during treatment, and they feel it's their turn to give to others.
People often feel that they can make a difference in cancer by taking part. They may want to learn how to help their neighbors, join an educational group, run in a race, or be a part of a group that makes decisions about cancer research or programs.
Whether you have cancer or know someone who does, this book has many ideas about ways you can give to others. It's written for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer or affected by it in some way. There are many options for people to choose from: giving support, helping with outreach and education, fundraising, and raising awareness about research or public health issues.
This book may help you:
- Decide if you want to get involved and volunteer to help others. Some people are ready right now, while others may choose to devote their energy later. You will need to decide if you're willing to commit your energy and if the time is right for you to start something new.
- Hear what others have done to take part. The book has many quotes from people who have taken part in cancer-related activities. We hope they will interest and inspire you.
- Choose activities that interest you. This book can help you find things you might like to do. It also has ideas about ways you can put your interests, talents, and skills to good use.
Read this book when the time is right for you. You might want to read only the chapters that interest you now, and then read more later. Or, you may just want to share it with a friend or family member.
Terms used in this booklet
Cancer survivor. A person is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis onward. Survivors can also be family members or caregivers of people treated for cancer. Not everyone likes the term survivor, but we use it to help people think about their lives as more than just a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer-related activity. This refers to any activity that helps others in their cancer experience. This may be a one-time event, like talking on the phone to someone who has cancer. Or it could be done on a regular basis, such as volunteering at a cancer center. It can also be a more long-term activity, like planning a cancer awareness program where you live.
Advocate. This is someone who supports, speaks in favor of, or offers suggestions on specific causes. There are many ways to be an advocate, such as being a peer support person, volunteering in a hospital, fundraising, or doing things at a national level.
"My cancer treatment was years ago. At first, I wanted nothing to do with the disease. I wouldn't even read a magazine that had an article about cancer. Now, I'm ready, and I want to help others with my experience."
— Frieda, 72, cancer survivor
How you may benefit
Cancer survivors, their loved ones, and others who have lost someone to cancer know what the cancer journey is like. Taking part in cancer-related activities can be a two-way street. Many people find a sense of fulfillment when they help others.
Common benefits people share:
- Accepting cancer as part of life.
For many, getting involved gives new meaning to life.
- Being less afraid of cancer.
People often find that the more they know about cancer, the less they fear it.
- "I don't feel like a victim anymore. I've learned to speak up for myself."Learning about cancer.
Some have found that by keeping up with the latest trends and research, they can help others.
- Feeling that your cancer experience can serve a purpose and help others. "It's good to talk to people about what having cancer means to them, as well as help them through it. Only other survivors can really know what it's like."
Research has shown that cancer survivors often find new meaning in their lives when they volunteer. This can be an important part of the healing process.
- Having more control in life.
People often feel better when they work with others toward a common goal.
- Meeting others who share the same kind of experiences.
People often have a bond with others who have dealt with cancer.
Things to think about before you start
— Jason, 32, cancer survivor
People with cancer, as well as those who love and care about them, may want to participate in cancer-related activities. But it's important to ask, "Is this the right time to get involved?"
The following questions are for you to think about before taking part in cancer activities. There are no wrong answers, and they may differ for each person. Try to think about what's best for you at this time in your life.
Am I ready to get involved?
When affected by cancer, volunteering in cancer activities can be a natural reaction for some and a bigger decision for others. It's important to be thoughtful about your reasons for wanting to take part.
For example, you may not be ready yet if you:
- Are focused more on your own needs than the needs of others
- Want to talk a lot about your problems with other people
- Feel lonely and want to be with others who understand what you're going through
- Wonder if taking part will be a constant reminder of your cancer
People need time to deal with their feelings and make sense of their cancer experience. If you need to, talk with a counselor, spiritual advisor, psychologist, or your oncology social worker about your feelings and concerns. Joining a support group may help as well.
You can always get involved later, when you're truly ready to help others.
How is your health?
— Dotty, 74, cancer survivor
Think about your own health issues before you decide to give back. Decide if you have enough energy or time to start a new project. Some people want to wait until their health is better. Others choose something that's easy for them to do now. If you're in treatment or have recently finished, talk to your oncologist before trying something new. If you have advanced cancer, decide if you have the health and strength to get involved right now.
What are your feelings?
People often think about their own experience when they take part in a cancer-related activity. This is good for some, because it helps them deal with their own feelings. Others find it upsetting. They realize the issues are "too close to home" for them. Or they realize that learning about others' struggles with cancer is hard to bear.
Take some time to think about your feelings. If you tend to feel very worried, angry, or depressed right now, you might want to talk with a counselor or social worker. Later, when you feel better, you can think about ways to help others.
What are you comfortable talking about?
It's your choice to share what you want to with others about your own experience with cancer. You can still get involved in cancer-related programs even if you don't want to talk about yourself. If this is how you feel, find activities that don't require you to share your personal feelings or thoughts. There are plenty of ideas in this book that may help you.
What can you give?
Many people feel they don't have a lot of time to volunteer, but there are still ways they can help others. For example, you can donate money, books, or clothing that other people need for their cancer care. Some people even grow their hair out to donate for wigs.
Where do you live?
If you live in a rural area, or somewhere with no cancer programs nearby, you might have to look for other ways to get involved. You can, for example, start a new project in your community. Or you could plan small gatherings to raise awareness or money. You could also choose to take part in an activity by phone, mail, or over the Internet.
What are your skills and interests?
What do you like to do with your time? Everyone has an interest or skill that can help others. This includes talents, cultural or spiritual activities, and even your hobbies. Consider what you like, don't like, and subjects you want to learn more about.
Here are some examples of talents or skills that many people have used to make a difference in cancer.
- Listening. Let people tell their stories and express their concerns. Answer questions without giving your opinion or advice, trying to solve problems, or passing judgment.
- Support. Help others by offering to do errands, baby-sit, or drive them to appointments.
- Enthusiasm. Be a cheerleader and motivate others if they need support trying to get things done. With organizations, you could help organize events or work on campaigns. Or, you could help with team sports or outdoor activities for cancer fundraising.
- Creativity. Come up with new ideas or use your talents, such as knitting, cooking, building, scrapbooking, or repair work.
- Technology. Help people or non-profit organizations develop or enhance a Web site, teach people how to use a computer, or help with Internet searches.
- Learning and teaching. Teach or train others in your area of expertise. Take classes to learn new information and then teach others what you know.
- Communication. You can get your ideas across by writing cancer-related articles or speaking in public. Or you could have an online diary, called a blog. This is where people post their thoughts and comments to share with others on the Internet.
- Group work. Work with others and be part of a team. For example, you could work with your job, school, or place of worship to help raise awareness.
- Office skills. Use the computer, answer phones, or organize records and files for a cancer organization or office.
- Organizational skills. Plan meetings, events, or group activities, like organizing a phone call alert list or "tree," planning a fundraiser, or starting a local support group.
- Leadership skills. Take charge of a program or project. Get people to work together on an activity.
Even if you're not sure about your skills or talents, the next section may give you ideas for what kinds of cancer-related activities will interest and inspire you.
Finding ways to make a difference
— Erica, 26, cancer survivor
There are a number of areas where you can find ways to be an advocate in cancer. These include outreach and education, giving support, fundraising, research, or policy issues. Each area may have things you like to do, and that match your interests.
As you read the lists below, think about which items describe you, or note the ones that catch your interest the most. Look at the things that you have experience, skills, or knowledge in doing.
Helping others
- I like to meet new people.
- I'm good at listening to others.
- I like to share cancer information with others.
- I want to help people who are struggling with cancer.
- People helped me/us during treatment, and now I want to do the same for others.
Learning and teaching
- I would like to teach people more about cancer.
- I like to talk with people—even people I don't know.
- I like to speak in front of groups of people.
- I enjoy talking about issues that are important to me, like cancer screening or giving support to people with cancer.
Working on cancer-related events
- I like working with people and being part of events.
- I would like to help with a local event—near where I live or work.
- I want to get involved but only have time to help once in a while.
- I'm comfortable asking people to donate to cancer-related causes.
- I'm interested in giving money, computers, or other items to a cancer-related cause.
- I like having small parties or gatherings.
Working in policy
- I want to help change the health care system for others with cancer.
- I want to see changes in laws and policies related to cancer.
- I like the idea of talking to elected officials about cancer issues.
- I like to share my ideas with others through phone calls, letters, or e-mails.
- I want to be part of a network that alerts people to important cancer issues.
Working in research
- I find science very interesting.
- I may be interested in taking part in a research study or clinical trial.
- I want to let others know about research studies and clinical trials.
- I like the idea of talking with scientists about my opinions on cancer, and my experiences with it.
Working in government programs
- I want to work on programs that help people with cancer.
- I would like to help more people get screened for cancer.
- I think I would be comfortable talking about cancer with scientists and public health officials.
- I would like to know how new medicines and treatments are developed and approved.
Everyday ways
Helping with daily activities
Sharing your experiences
Learning more about cancer
Helping with health care providers
How to begin helping in everyday ways
There are many ways you can help others. This chapter looks at how you can make a difference in everyday ways, like helping someone with daily tasks, learning and teaching, sharing your experiences, or helping others through the health care system.
Helping with daily activities
- You can make a big difference in small ways. This includes day-to-day things such as chores and errands. For example, you can:
- Help people with their grocery shopping or household chores.
- Offer to baby-sit their children or take care of their pets. You could also offer to take the kids out for awhile.
- Drive people to their doctors' appointments. This can be a big help, especially when people have to travel a long distance.
- Arrange meals, do errands, or mow the lawn for someone who is sick. "We decided to help organize meals after our neighbor got five pans of lasagna in one day," said a friend of someone with colon cancer.
- Do things for others that you would have liked people to have done for you.
- Help them with repair work or other home projects if you're handy with tools.
- Read books aloud to others or make a music CD for them.
- If you enjoy crafts such as knitting or quilting, you can donate scarves and blankets for patients going through chemotherapy or radiation.
Sharing your experiences
— Vince, 40, cancer survivor
If you're reading this book, you probably know that your experience can help others who are struggling. Here are some ways to help:
- Offer to be a "buddy" to someone who is dealing with cancer. You can do this in person, by telephone, or even over the Internet. Many cancer organizations have support programs that meet online.
- Ask how you can be helpful to the family and friends of someone who has cancer. Let them know that you care and are ready to listen, help, and share ideas.
- Become a trained "peer counselor." This is someone who is trained to help others with the same type of experience or diagnosis. Keep in mind that some cancer organizations suggest, or even require, that people be out of treatment for at least a year before they begin.
- Get involved with, or start, a cancer support group in your area.
- Let people know where they can learn more about cancer. Share helpful resources from the National Cancer Institute or other cancer organizations with them.
Learning more about cancer
— Irma, 59, cancer survivor
When you learn about cancer, you not only help yourself, but you can also help others by sharing what you know. For example, you can learn about your rights as a person with cancer and share this with others. Or you can help people in their search for information. Here are some ways to get started:
By phone
Many national cancer organizations have toll-free phone numbers. They can answer your questions or send you materials with more information. Some cancer organizations conduct educational programs over the telephone.
In print
There is a lot of written information about cancer in magazines, newspapers, booklets, and books. Some of these print materials are written for the general public, while others are for health professionals and scientists. Visit your local library or hospital resource center, or ask your doctor or nurse about up-todate materials that are written at the right level for you. Many print materials can be accessed online now as well.
Going to meetings, workshops, or classes
Many people help themselves as well as others by going to meetings, workshops, and classes. They can learn about clinical trials, ways to relax, or how to cope with other problems that come up after treatment is over. Ask your local hospital or cancer center about cancer-related programs they offer the general public. Often, you can attend these programs for free or at a low cost.
Over the Internet
— Ray, husband of a 66-year-old breast cancer survivor
Many people search for cancer information on the Internet. Most organizations have Web sites you can go to for the latest information about cancer.
You may also want to make use of social media. This involves social contact through Web sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and others.
You could subscribe to an organization's e-mail list and get messages when the site is updated. Some have RSS Feeds that you can sign up for, which allows you to receive breaking news alerts in the cancer area. (To see NCI RSS feeds, go to http://www.cancer.gov/global/rss).
Some Web sites offer listservs or chat rooms where people can meet and talk online. These are ways that people interested in cancer can exchange messages about their experiences, concerns, and resources.
If you don't have access to the Internet at home, you may be able to use computers at your local library. Or ask your doctor, librarian, or a family member or friend to help you find information. You can also call NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER and ask them to mail you information from NCI's Web site.
Remember: The Internet can be a valuable source of information about cancer. But sometimes the information can be false, unreliable, or misleading. Don't believe everything you see on the Internet. Also, check the privacy statements and settings of the social media sites before signing up. Talk with your doctor about the medical advice you find and make sure the information makes sense for you. To learn more, see Evaluating Online Sources of Health Information.
Helping with health care providers
If you're a cancer survivor or are close to someone with cancer, you know
what it's like to talk with doctors, nurses, and other health care providers. You
may have learned how to speak up and ask questions—and you can use your
experience to help others. For example, you can:
- Let people know that they should talk with their doctor about all their concerns—even the ones they may not think are important.
- Direct them to resources that help people learn ways to talk with their health care team.
- Help patients and their families get ready for medical appointments. You can suggest that they:
- Write a list of their questions and bring it with them when they see the doctor.
- Have pen and paper to take notes about what the doctor says.
- Bring a friend or family member with them to their appointments to take notes or help listen.
- Provide a folder or file for any relevant tests. Encourage them to keep it up to date and bring it to every visit.
Going to the doctor
If you offer to go to a doctor's appointment with someone, make sure you agree on what he or she would like you to do. Ask ahead of time if you should:
- Stay in the waiting area or go into the exam room with the patient.
- Ask questions or help explain any words or terms that are hard to understand.
- Bring paper and pen or a tape recorder to take notes.
- Offer to sit with the patient or their caregiver during treatment to keep them company.
Ways others have helped where they live
- A breast cancer survivor saw a need for other patients to know they're not alone. With funding from her local hospital and donations from area merchants, she made kits to give to women going through cancer treatment. Each kit contains comforting items and information about services in the area.
- Members of a cancer support group were trained to help at a local hospice. They gave comfort to patients and showed kindness to their friends and family members.
- Older, trusted members of one community reached out to their neighbors about cancer screening. Known as "lay health advisors," they encouraged other older adults to get screened for cancer.
- A hospital organized a "Patient Navigator Program" in which survivors helped people who had cancer but did not have health insurance. They worked together throughout the person's cancer treatment.
- To cope with his grief over his wife's death from lung cancer, one man began sewing quilts in his spare time. To reach people beyond his small town, he decided to auction them over the Internet. As he continues to sew and sell his quilts, he's also found comfort by donating all the proceeds to lung cancer research.
- Some groups have found ways to help others who share their faith, background, or culture. A group of African-American women with cancer organized a support group to deal with their unique needs. And a local church started a program to spread the message about the importance of early breast cancer detection.
- One man used his love of taking pictures and his cancer experience to inspire others. He designed a calendar with peaceful nature photos and quotes of hope to give out to cancer patients in his state.
How to begin helping in everyday ways
Once you decide that you want to volunteer your time, find out who needs your help and what you can do to get started. Here are some ideas about ways to begin:
- Let people know that you want to help others. Tell your family, friends, coworkers, and even your health care team that you want to get involved in cancer-related activities. Talk with them about things you like to do and ways you want to help. Ask for their ideas and suggestions.
- Look at Web resources for setting up communication sites. If you're good with computers, offer to set up a blog or Web page where friends and family can be updated on the patient's progress.
- Find out about volunteer programs where you live. Check with your local hospital or cancer center, clubs, libraries, senior centers, and places of worship to see if they have programs to help people with cancer. If any of these groups have volunteer programs, ask how you can get involved. If there isn't a program nearby, perhaps you could start one.
- Get involved with a cancer organization. Contact a cancer-related group that interests you. Talk with the person in charge of volunteers about your interests and experiences.
- Join a Patient and Family Advisory Board. Hospitals and cancer centers often want survivors and their families to help them develop new programs. When you are on a Patient and Family Advisory Board, you may be asked to give advice on policies and programs and let the organization know how it can improve care for all patients.
Cancer-related organizations
Cancer-related organizations include many different kinds of groups that help people with cancer. Many of them need the help of volunteers. Some programs serve only their local communities, while others help people in certain regions of the country. National organizations serve people all across the United States.
Cancer-related organizations can focus on different areas:
- All types of cancer
- Just one type of cancer
- One topic, such as prevention, treatment, support, or survivorship
- The needs of people from a specific racial or ethnic group, religion, or culture
- The needs of family members or other people who take care of those with cancer
They also can focus on different types of advocacy areas:
- Service and support
- Fundraising
- Research
- Policy/political
— Tom, 54, lost a sister to cancer
Think about your interests, and decide if you want to volunteer with a cancerrelated organization that helps people with the issues mentioned above. You can also decide if you want to help others who live in your own area, or those who live across the United States. See below for the many options for you to choose.
Working with service and support organizations
Service and support organizations raise awareness about cancer and also ensure that people don't have to face it alone. They offer help to the public, survivors, caregivers, and people who lost someone to cancer. These groups provide services such as:
- Education. Teaching people about screening tests, ways to reduce cancer risks, and healthy living tips, are some of the ways organizations educate about cancer. They often give workshops and presentations at workplaces, schools, places of worship, health fairs, and even over the phone or Internet.
- Online help. Many organizations have volunteers who are trained to answer questions on the Internet. Some may answer your questions within a certain time period. Others are able to have real-time text chats with you online.
- Awareness. Many organizations hold events like runs or walks, fundraisers, health fairs and screenings, and information booths. They can often use your help to make sure things run smoothly.
- Telephone hotlines. In these programs, volunteers are trained to be hotline counselors, people who give easy-to-understand information over the phone. They're also trained to be good listeners and support other people as they talk about their feelings and concerns. Some hotlines let volunteers conduct calls from their homes.
- Cancer support programs. These programs give emotional support to people with cancer and their families. They also help by giving people items they need, such as wigs, scarves, books, and DVDs.
- Other types of support. Some organizations help with medical services, including referrals for second opinions or specialists. They also include legal and financial services, as well as the practical help people need, like rides to medical appointments. Or you could be a greeter or host in hospitals, or at the help desk.
Working with fundraising organizations
All cancer organizations have to raise money to provide the services people need and want. Many groups also raise funds for cancer research.
Fundraising is often done through activities such as sporting events or shows. These events not only bring in money, but also raise awareness about cancer and give hope to the people who participate.
Types of fundraising events
There are many kinds of fundraising events. They may raise money for cancer screening, outreach, education, or research. You could even hold an event on a smaller scale in your community, or host one in your home.
Here are some examples:
- Walks, runs, and races. Many of these events take place on weekends; some take two or three days to complete.
- Activities like golf, bowling, cycling, and dancing
- Luncheons, dinners, auctions, and fashion shows
- Plays and concerts
How to help with fundraising events
- Take part in an event, and encourage others to do the same.
- Organize an event in your community.
- Buy a ticket or make a donation to an event.
- Donate food or items for raffles or auctions.
- Sponsor someone to take part in a race or game.
- Help think of new ways to raise money and find volunteers to work on events.
- Help with writing press releases or promotional items.
What you should know
— Patti, 58, lost her father to cancer
- Every organization that raises money needs to publish its budget and annual report. The organization has to state where the funds go and how much is given to cancer-related activities.
- Find out ahead of time how the organization plans to use the money you raise. You might want to ask:
- How will the money be spent? Will it focus on local or national programs?
- Who decides how the money will be spent?
- What percent of the money goes to helping people with cancer?
- Does the event support all types of cancer or just one type?
For more information, see the NCI fact sheet, Cancer Fund-Raising Organizations, at www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet. Or you may call the NCI Cancer Information service at 1-800-4-CANCER and ask for a copy.
Working to influence policy
Some people like to get involved with influencing government policy. There are cancer organizations that do this by supporting or speaking in favor of certain causes. For example:
— Connie, 62, cancer advocate
- Helping people with cancer get the care they need, even if they don't have health insurance or can't pay for it.
- Protecting people from being treated unfairly because they have cancer or other health-related problems.
- Raising awareness about cancer, and talking to people about the need for more services, education, and research.
How to get started in political issues
- Become an active, involved citizen and consumer. For example, you can join a city, state, or regional effort to get more people involved in cancer policy issues. You can also speak about these issues at meetings, health fairs, and other public events.
- Get to know your elected officials and talk with them about your cancer concerns.
- Sign a petition on cancer issues. Advocacy groups often use petitions as a way to bring attention to cancer issues.
- Join a politically focused committee and see what kind of help they need. They may ask you to make phone calls, write letters, or organize an event. If there isn't a group near you, see if you can help by making phone calls or sending emails for them.
- Sign up to receive cancer "alert" announcements. Many advocacy groups mail, fax, or e-mail alerts about important cancer issues. Use these to keep up to date, and ask your friends and neighbors if they want to get this information as well.
Finding cancer-related organizations
- Find cancer-related organizations by going to the Resources list. Many of these groups have local chapters. You can also find local groups by calling your local hospital, your oncology clinic, searching the Internet, or asking a friend, neighbor, or someone at your doctor's office.
- Contact organizations that interest you and ask for information about their programs. Start by going to one of their events or talking with someone who organizes volunteers. See if there is a good fit between your interests and what they do.
- Contact the health department or a hospital in your area. They should have suggestions of what organizations would be helpful to you.
Cancer research
— Chris, 47, brother of cancer survivor
Taking part in cancer research
Research is the key to improving prevention, detection, and treatment for cancer. The treatments and interventions that will be used in the future are being developed based on the people who take part in research studies today. The more people join, the sooner we may find more options for cancer control.
Cancer research takes place at hospitals, universities, government facilities, private companies, and in the community. There are different ways you can get involved, such as spreading the word about the benefits of research, taking part in it, encouraging others to do so, and helping to influence how research is done.
Joining a research study
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people. These studies help doctors find ways to improve cancer care. Each trial tries to answer scientific questions and find better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat cancer.
You don't have to have cancer to take part in a trial. Cancer treatment trials test whether a new drug or procedure is effective. But if you're a cancer survivor, or a friend or family member of someone affected by cancer, there are many options to try. For example, there are:
- Clinical trials that focus on cancer prevention, cancer screening, or health behavior.
- Research studies that ask survivors and their families to fill out surveys or take part in interviews. These studies may focus on understanding more about:
- The things people do or are exposed to that may affect their health
- How cancer affected their lives
- The medical costs of cancer and its treatment
Taking part in a research study—once you learn all you should about it—may be an important way to give to others and, perhaps, yourself as well. You can find more information below.
To learn more about clinical trials:
— Juana, 40, lost her son to cancer
To find clinical trials that are right for you, contact the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at 1-800-4-CANCER, or go to: http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials.
For example, you can:
- Learn more about how clinical trials have helped find better treatments for people with cancer.
- Find out how you can teach others about participating in these studies.
- Find out where clinical trials are taking place in your area.
- Talk to your doctor about clinical trials in your area. Some of these studies may also be listed in your local newspaper.
Having a voice in cancer research funding
Before designing a study, scientists and health care experts need to decide what topics to research, how the research will be done, and how it will be funded. And it's not just doctors and scientists in lab coats who think about these issues.
People who have had cancer and others who are concerned about the disease are starting to have a voice in how research is funded. Often called consumer or patient advocates, they bring a vital point of view to the research process. They can explain what is really important to people who have cancer. Patient advocates also help scientists know what it's like for patients to take part in cancer research.
When deciding what projects to fund, whether sponsored by a private organization, a state government, or the federal government, cancer research programs must review applications to look for the ones that show the most promise. For example:
- Many foundations raise money for cancer research, education, and outreach programs and then award funds to projects they feel are worthy.
- Many states, as well as the federal government, award funds to scientists for cancer research.
Some of these programs invite people to join committees that help decide which research gets funded. These advocates can bring a community perspective to such important decisions. By serving on these committees, reviewers help gather support for:
- New research studies that will benefit patients sooner and more effectively
- Improved medical care
- Improved quality of life for patients, survivors, and their families
There are a number of different programs that seek advocate input into what research gets funded. See the Resources list for more information.
Joining an institutional review board
— Howard, 68, cancer survivor
Another way you can get involved in research is by joining an institutional review board (IRB) at your local hospital, cancer center, or university. An IRB is made up of doctors, nurses, and people from the community. Its job is to review research studies and make sure they are run in a manner that is safe and fair. IRB members also look at informed consent documents and ensure that they are easy to understand. They also verify that they contain the information people should know about the study.
To learn more about having a voice in cancer research:
- Contact the research office at your local hospital, university, or cancer center. Ask to speak with the researchers to learn more about their work.
- Learn about research in your community by visiting the NCI Funded Research Portfolio Web site at: http://fundedresearch.cancer.gov. You can search this site by state, institution, or name of researcher.
- Contact your state's health department and ask about the cancer research programs it funds. Find out which studies are looking for members of the public to get involved in some way.
- Contact the cancer organizations listed in the Resources section to find out the ways they involve people affected by cancer.
- To find local cancer programs, look on the Internet or in your telephone book under "Departments of Health" or "Health Departments."
- Learn about the private foundations in your area that fund cancer research, and show them the value of a patient perspective. Ask them if they accept advocate input.
Government programs
Working with government programs
"After my cancer treatment I started going to meetings, and got information that I passed along to others. Later on, I was asked to be on a government committee about funding for cancer research. Since then, I've been on lots of government committees. When I'm working with these groups, I try to speak up for others facing cancer."
— Lee, 47, cancer survivor
Survivors and their families can make a difference in the types of programs the government offers to people with cancer (or people at risk for developing cancer). They can bring an important community perspective to government.
There are three levels of government cancer programs:
- Local. Many county and city health departments have cancer education, awareness, and screening programs. To ensure that programs work well, these departments often ask survivors and their family members to get involved. For example, a local health department might ask for advice about what types of projects should go forward.
- State. States also offer programs to improve cancer care and reduce cancer deaths. These programs may focus on cancer education, prevention, early detection, or treatment. For example, a state may run a program educating older men about prostate cancer.
- National. Just as local governments need the advice of consumers, the federal government has several programs that benefit from the advice of cancer survivors and their families. For example, cancer advocates may provide input when cancer funding efforts are prioritized, by participating on committees or reviewing research proposals.
How to get started in government programs
Decide if you want to get involved at the local, state, or national level. You may want to start out in your home county. Be aware that it may take time to get involved at the state or national level. You often have to put in both hard work and time to make contacts and connections. However, for those who are willing, it can be very rewarding.
If you think you may be interested in government cancer programs, a good way to start is by speaking with the person in charge of cancer-related programs at your local health department or hospital. Ask for information about the programs they offer and find out how you can help. To find out about:
- National programs. Look at the Resources section . If an organization interests you, call, write a letter, or look at their Web site for more information or to request an application. Keep in mind that at this level, they may only work with advocates who have specific experience or a history in advocacy.
- State cancer programs. Speak to someone who works on cancer in your state health department. Ask for information about their programs and find out how you can help. Or contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at 1-800-232-4636 or http://www.cdc.gov/Features/CancerPrograms/.
- Local cancer programs. Look in your telephone book or go to your city or county's local Web site. Look for "Departments of Health" or "Health Departments" to get started. You could also call your local hospital or cancer organization.
For a complete list of resources:See the database National Organizations That Offer Cancer- Related Services. You can also call NCI at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) to ask for it.
The following list includes national organizations that provide information support and other resources to cancer patients, survivors, and those who have helped someone through cancer. Many of these groups have volunteer opportunities in your community, or at the state or national level. There are many other organizations that are disease- or population-specific. See the box to the right for more information.
Federal organizations
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Provides comprehensive, research-based information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, genetics, and supportive care.
Web site: www.cancer.gov
NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS)
CIS answers questions about cancer, clinical trials, and cancer-related services and helps users find information on the NCI Web site. It also provides NCI printed materials.
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis
Chat online: https://livehelp.cancer.gov/
Office of Advocacy Relations (OAR)
NCI's Office of Advocacy Relations (OAR) engages the advocacy and NCI communities by communicating with them about cancer research programs and priorities. OAR involves individuals in the research process in a number of areas.
Phone: 301-594-3194
Web site: advocacy.cancer.gov
- U.S. Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
CDMRP oversees cancer research programs in which patient/consumer reviewers take part in reviewing research proposals along with scientists.
Phone: 301-619-7079
E-mail: email@example.com
Web site: cdmrp.army.mil
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Several FDA Programs involve patient and consumer representatives in FDA's drug review process. The following Web sites provide information on the programs, how to find out more, and how to apply:
Patient Representatives:
Consumer Representatives:
Nonprofit organizations
- American Cancer Society (ACS)
ACS's mission is to end cancer as a major health problem through prevention, saving lives, and relieving suffering. ACS works toward these goals through research, education, advocacy, and service. The organization's National Cancer Information Center answers questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Web site: www.cancer.org
- CancerCare
CancerCare provides free, professional support services, including counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical help.
Phone: 1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673)
Web site: www.cancercare.org
- Cancer Hope Network
Cancer Hope Network matches patients and families with trained volunteers who have recovered from a similar cancer experience.
Phone: 1-877-HOPENET (1-877-467-3638)
Web site: www.cancerhopenetwork.org
- Cancer Support Community (CSC)
The CSC is dedicated to providing support, education, and hope to people affected by cancer.
Phone: 1-888-793-9355
Web site: www.cancersupportcommunity.org
- Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA addresses the needs of families and friends who provide long-term care at home.
Phone: 1-800-445-8106
Web site: www.caregiver.org
- Livestrong
Livestrong seeks to inspire and empower people living with, through, and beyond cancer to live strong. It provides education, advocacy, and public health and research programs.
Phone: 1-512-236-8820 (general number) 1-866-235-7205 (LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare program)
Web site: www.livestrong.org
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
NCCS provides information and resources on cancer support, advocacy, and quality-of-life issues to cancer survivors and their loved ones.They offer online advocacy training and materials.
Phone: 1-877-NCCS-YES (1-877-622-7937)
Web site: www.canceradvocacy.org
- National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
NFCA provides information, education, support, public awareness, and advocacy for caregivers.
Phone: 1-800-896-3650
Web site: www.nfcacares.org
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
NHPCO provides information on hospice care, local hospice programs, statespecific advance directives, and locating a local health care provider. NHPCO also provides educational materials on palliative and end-of-life issues, as well as links to other organizations and resources.
Toll-free: 1-800-658-8898
Visit: www.nhpco.org
Caring Connections
Caring Connections is a program of the NHPCO to educate consumers and engage the public to improve care at the end of life.
Toll-free: 1-800-658-8898
Visit: www.caringinfo.org
- Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
PAF provides education, legal counseling, and referrals to cancer patients and survivors. It specializes in matters related to managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis.
Phone: 1-800-532-5274
Web site: www.patientadvocate.org


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Bears want agility above all. Then, you want more agility. After that, you can think about getting more agility.
Seriously though, bears are in a unique position as tanks that they can use the primary stat for their best tanking stat (the others don't rely on strength, for example). Agility provides threat, armor, dodge and crit, which is necessary to proc savage defense, which is the bear version of block.
Mastery is also a nice druid stat where agility is not an option.
The last part of druid gearing goes back to the savage defense. Because savage defense procs on crits, that means you need to hit yor target to get your "block". To that end, expertise is a solid druid tanking stat and hit is not terrible. Because you cannot reforge to agility, druid reforges typically go to dodge.
Rotation is a priority system:
At least one stack of lacerate to attempt to proc free mangles
Pulverise with three stacks of lacerate
Swipe and maul can be used rage permitting.
Make sure you are keeping up farie fire, which actually does damage as a bear and nice threat. Also make sure you are keeping up demo roar. Barkskin only has a 1 minute cd so use it often.
Other resources:
Pretty sure there are others because I have searched this before. Bear information tends to be harder to find than the other tanks.


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Both riflesHigh-power firearm that fires bullets, and is braced against the hunter's shoulder when fired. and shotgunsFirearm used to fire multiple projectiles (shot) or a single larger projectile (slugs). Generally much less powerful than rifles, and generally has a smooth bore. feature a long barrelTube-shaped part of a firearm through which ammunition is shot, and each is usually braced against the hunter's shoulder when fired. Each of these types of firearmsTool that uses the force of burning gunpowder to send a projectile toward a target. consists of most or all of the following parts.
Supports the action and the barrel of a firearm and is made out of either wood or synthetic material. The stock may be a single piece or two pieces, depending on the manufacturer.
Consists of a series of parts that load, fire and eject a cartridge or shot shellAmmunition used in shotguns. Can be loaded with multiple pellets or a single slug as the projectile. from a firearm.
An alignment device to help aim a firearm. Styles of sights include metallic, fiber optic, peepFirearm sight placed at the rear of the firearm barrel, has a base and a raised ring through which the hunter aims., open, telescopic, dot and laser.
The barrel is the tube-shaped part of a firearm through which ammunition is fired. The muzzleThe opening in a barrel where ammunition exits after being fired. is located at the front end of the barrel.
When squeezed, the trigger releases the firing pinPart of the action of a firearm - the firing pin is the part that makes contact with the primer, to ignite the gunpowder in a cartridge or shotshell. to hit the primerAn explosive compound used to ignite a larger gunpowder charge. on a firearm's cartridge, igniting the powder and sending the bullet down the barrel. The trigger guard protects the trigger.
A storage device for cartridges or shot shells featured on most firearms. Without your magazine, your rifle or shotgun will be limited to a single shot. There are two types of magazines: box and tubular. They are available as either a detachable or fixed part. A detachable magazine can be removed from a firearm, whereas a fixed magazine cannot.


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Toyota's latest roadblock
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[QUOTE=Jetdawgg;4070506]So then a compromised position from both sides is due? Let me see, which side is not willing to compromise here again?[/QUOTE]
Obama is not willing to compromise.
I agree Dawg that it would be good to end the wars but they need to be ended correctly so we don't leave the place worse than when we got there. But Dawg needs to remember that Obama has started another war in Lybia and has bombed a few other countries if the news reports can be trusteed.
Obama's troop withdrawl is a purely political move as can be seen by the fact that soldiers will be home just before the election.
The only candidate I think is honest about cutting spending and ending the wars is Ron Paul. Is he the solution?


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Of course its Sasuke, but the guy who created the thread changed it to who would win a ration only fightI thought it was obvious that Sasuke is the greatest raiton user in terms of mastery. And meanwhile a bunch of clueless morons argue amongst themselves about things non-sequitur and that has nothing to do with the thread.
This isn't about two raiton users battling with their respective raitons. That automatically rules out everyone on the list despite their lightning release prowess (i.e. Kakashi is stronger than Darui, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's the superior raiton user. This thread is more or less about who has the most proficiency of the art).
This isn't about any other jutsu or style. This isn't Rasenshuriken vs. Kirin. This is simply about who is the most adept user of the lightning style and art.
I go with Sasuke. Then the 3rd Raikage. Why? Simply because Kirin is the highest level raiton in the series as it's raw lightning. Sasuke is the only person in the manga shown with the ability to tame sheer lightning. No one else but him can do this. While the 3rd's signature raiton technique is something extremely similar to the Chidori in terms of mechanics and style.
Based on feats, here is a canon list of the best lightning release users from greatest to least (descending order):
1. Sasuke
2. 3rd Raikage
3. 4th Raikage/A
4. Darui
5. Kakashi
6. 2nd Raikage - We've seen nearly nothing from this guy
7. Ameyuri Ringo - Ruled out due to non-canonical likeness. Anime does not qualify. Otherwise Raiga of the Seven Swordsman of the Mist and others would be on this list.
These are the most honed lightning release (raiton) users that were listed. Again, from greatest to least.


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Zynga has relaunched its website and now allows users to log in without using a Facebook account to play its games.
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Tineka Smith sits down with Zendesk's CEO to talk about social media, cloud technology and customer service.
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CBR rounds up expert comments on the UK budget announcements and its impact on the tech industry and UK start-ups.
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The recent attack on computer networks at broadcasting organisations and banks in South Korea has brought cyber war into the limelight.
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CBR caught up with Jive CEO, Tony Zingale, to discuss why social business software will go mainstream in 2013.
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Facebook revamps news feed
The news feed will now have the same design across mobile, tablet and web.
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Facebook adds second female director to its board
Sue Desmond-Hellmann follows in Sheryl Sandberg's footsteps and joins the board of Facebook.
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