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Living with Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
It all began in mid September 2010. Mom fell in the garage, her speech was getting more slurred, her gait was off, and her hand-eye coordination was deteriorating. As days progressed, symptoms worsened, leading up to a hospitalization after a fall and misdiagnosis of a TIA (small stroke). A follow-up appt. was scheduled with a Neurologist, Dr. Muhammad Farooq, who specializes in vascular and stroke patients.
Mom's appointment with Dr. Farooq added more questions and diagnostic tests to the mix. Almost immediately upon meeting my Mom and hearing her speech he noted, "I hate to tell you this, but you have not convinced me that you have had a stroke, your speech is not typical stroke speech." Dr. Farooq was uncertain of exactly what diagnosis to deliver but was indeed certain that her problems were stemming from her cerebellum. Meanwhile, Mom's symptoms continued to progress to the point where we needed to use a gait belt and hang on to her while she used a walker to keep her from falling. Even with all these precautions, the day after Thanksgiving, my Mom fell while we were walking to another room. She mentioned something about her vision being blurry so off to ER we went again with another hospital admittance.
After a few days in the hospital, another Neurologist, Dr. Deborah Gelinas, examined Mom and quickly came to the conclusion that the news was not good. There were two possibilities for diagnosis, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration or Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease, both rare diseases with extremely poor prognosis. Blood labs and spinal fluid were collected and sent off to Mayo Clinic. A few days later my Mom was transferred to the University of Michigan Hospital, where she remained for 3 weeks. A feeding tube was placed in her stomach due to failed swallow studies. The results came back from Mayo, Mom had Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration with the Anti-Yo antigen. Anti-Yo meant that it was more than likely that the cancer was of gynecological origin (ovarian or breast).
A PET scan and needle biopsy confirmed cancer in her lymph nodes in April 2012 and Mom received 6 months of chemotherapy for breast and ovarian cancer. She has remained cancer free to this date. Honestly, the cancer and the chemotherapy were the easiest part of PCD for Mom to deal with. She wishes that she "ONLY" had cancer and not the PCD along with it. The chemo did its job and killed the cancer. The worst part of this disease to deal with is the irreversible destruction that has been done to my Mom's cerebellum. The brain cannot regenerate, although it can rewire and relearn to some degree. The damage that has been done though, is devastating. My Mom was perfectly independent before PCD and within a matter of a couple of months became totally disabled and debilitated.
As far as daily life for my Mom, she requires assistance with almost all tasks such as bathing, dressing, transferring into and out of her wheelchair, toileting, feeding her via feeding tube, etc. She passes her time by watching a regular schedule of television shows throughout the day, doing physical therapy and speech exercises in her wheelchair, and the latest thing is practicing using the amazing gait trainer that we purchased a couple of weeks ago (see pic of her standing w/ gait trainer). We believe that this will be the instrument that will allow Mom to eventually walk without having to have a person assisting her. We have a long ways to go before we get to that point though.
Mom has made a great deal of progress from when she first came home and could barely tolerate sitting upright in her reclining wheelchair for 30 minutes at a time. She graduated to a regular wheelchair within a few months and is now able to sit up all day, if she so desires. Although, she does enjoy her daily afternoon bed rest after lunch.
We explain PCD to people by telling them that Mom had a cancer in her body that caused her antibodies to attack the cancer, which is great, but unfortunately the antibodies also mistakenly attacked her cerebellum, which has caused her severe ataxia symptoms (balance, coordination, speech, swallowing, tremors). It is sometimes frustrating to have to explain this to family or friends over and over again when we have already explained it to them before. It seems to be a difficult concept for people to grasp because it doesn't fit into their usual knowledge of normal diseases. Mom's PCP actually forgets at times too as he has asked me a couple of times since her PCD diagnosis, "So, she did not have a stroke?"
The most amazing part is that my Mom has maintained an amazingly positive and optimistic attitude though it all. She is determined to walk again and to become independent. So, we do everything we can to try to help her achieve this goal even though the odds are stacked against her.
We are faced with many "what if's", like anyone else who has had their life ripped away due to disease and disability. If only she could have received a diagnosis quicker. Yet, it seems nearly impossible when the initial referral to the Neurologist came from her PCP nearly 2 weeks after symptoms began and the 1st possible appointment would have been 2 months away. How can anyone with this rare disease be diagnosed quickly when we live in a world of referrals and waiting lists? If she would have been diagnosed within the first few weeks, IVIG could have been administered quicker which could have stopped the progression and deterioration of her cerebellum, which would have prevented worsening symptoms. Because it is a rare disease, PCD was not even on the radar of possibilities when her symptoms began.
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WASHINGTON, January 25, 2013 —It's too bad the networks don't take weather forecasts into account when developing program scheduling. If they did, they would know yet another winter blast embraces the East, and a lot of people will stay home tonight rather than going out to celebrate the end of another work week. The net-heads would also see the obvious wisdom in replacing all the reruns with original episodes tonight. Maybe there's an economic reason for this. If so, we certainly can't figure it out.
The five major networks have only four first-run shows scheduled for the entire night tonight. This lack of network foresight means a night of mass channel surfing across America, with basic cable the probable winner. This is good news for Discovery Channel's Gold Rush, a show that consistently lands on the top 25 list of cable shows.
As for me, I'll start out the night watching a new episode of Undercover Boss, hoping I'll see one of those water cooler moments when an undercover boss learns that his reputation among workers is less than stellar. Not that it isn't rewarding when the boss finds a gem of a worker in his organization. It's just a lot more entertaining to watch a CEO squirm when he learns his employees think he's an unimaginative jerk.
Last but not least, I'll tune in to IFC's Portlandia for the quirky comedy that only Saturday Night Live alumni could pull off so believably. I love the counter-culture tree-hugging theme of this show which depicts the comic side of the "progressive" Oregon city whose unofficial slogan is "Keep Portland Weird."
The refreshingly local-color comedy of Portlandia doesn't depend so much on time-honored, standard sitcom setups: zinger punch lines and/or revelatory gotcha endings. Instead, Portlandia mines the probability that viewers will recognize some part of themselves in the show's quirky characters and tap in to this. It's a subtle and cutting-edge approach to skit comedy that pulls me in completely. At the end of an episode, I often find myself wondering how a half hour went by so quickly. When's the last time that happened?
Happy viewing tonight where you can find it. We'll be back on Sunday with more suggestions for riding out the winter cold in front of the TV. In the meantime, stay warm.
Tonight's viewing:
All times are EST:
8 p.m.
ABC: Last Man Standing: (Repeat) A car in the neighborhood is egged; when Mike and Vanessa won't let Eve quit soccer, Eve acts out by getting drunk at a party.
CBS: Undercover Boss: (Repeat) Oriental Trading Company CEO Sam Taylor works undercover at his company.
FOX: Kitchen Nightmares: (New) Chef Ramsay is faced with a family feud.
NBC: Betty White's Off Their Rockers: (Repeat) Pranks include a woman taking liquor from a shopper's cart and a senior falling asleep on a furniture store bed.
CW: Nikita: (New) Nikita and Owen face off against a rogue "cleaner" named Liam, while Michael takes a new position at Division.
8:30 p.m.
ABC: Malibu Country: (Repeat) After reading a tabloid story about Bobby's new romance, Reba reluctantly agrees to go on a date for the first time since her divorce.
NBC: Betty White's Off Their Rockers: (Repeat) A man tickles a stranger with a feather; an elderly woman has an R-rated grocery list; and a senior enforces a "height requirement" at a basketball game. Appearing: Nick Lachey, who teaches host Betty White how to start a boy band.
9 p.m.
ABC: Shark Tank: (Repeat) The sharks question the morality of a potential investment; two business partners have professional surfer Lakey Peterson demonstrate how their exercise equipment works; a man presents a personal style system.
CBS: CSI: NY: (Repeat) The ninth season begins with a fire chief being killed in a blaze that was started using the same technique employed by a recently paroled arsonist.
FOX: The Following: (Repeat) A former FBI agent is called out of retirement to track down an escaped serial killer.
NBC: Dateline NBC: (New) After a woman is murdered in a comic book store, her case goes cold until a new prosecutor discovers a vital clue. Dennis Murphy reports.
CW: The Carrie Diaries: (Repeat) Between being grounded and rival Donna's sneaky attempts to break Carrie and Sebastian apart, Carrie worries he will lose interest in her.
10 p.m.
ABC: 20/20: (New) No description available
CBS: Blue Bloods: (Repeat) In the third-season opener, a criminal seeks revenge on Danny by abducting Jackie. Elsewhere, Jamie is assigned a new partner; and a young cop is unnerved after he mistakenly shoots an innocent person.
Basic cable:
New episodes of:
Stonehenge Decoded: Revealed at 8 p.m. on NGC
Four Weddings at 8 p.m. on TLC
Gold Rush at 8 and 9 p.m. on DSC
Easter Island Underworld at 9 p.m. on NGC
Say Yes to the Dress at 9 and 9:30 p.m. on TLC
Ghost Adventures at 9 p.m. on Travel Channel
Bering Sea Gold at 10 p.m. on DSC
Mystery Diners at 10 p.m. on Food Channel
Portlandia at 10 p.m. on IFC. (Music lovers: for a recent video clip from the show, check out the bottom of this section. And mellow out, already.)
Say Yes to the Dress: Randy Knows Best at 10 and 10:30 p.m. on TLC
The Dead Files at 10 p.m. on Travel Channel
For movie lovers:
8 p.m.
Mrs. Doubtfire on AMC
Ocean's Thirteen on BRAVO
The Jerk on ENC
The Apostle on FLIX
Maid in Manhattan on FMC
Hanna on HBO
Hard Candy on SUND
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1 on SHO
War Horse on SHO
Twister on TNT
9 p.m.
Spartacus on STARZ
True Justice on REELZ
Red Tails on HBO
Later tonight:
Red Dawn at 9:35 p.m. on ENC
The Brave One at 9:55 p.m. on MOMAX
The A-Team at 10 p.m. on FX
The Beach at 10 p.m. on SUND
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A new study shows that music teachers are routinely exposed to noise levels that could result in hearing loss. Researcher Hans Kunov says, "The hair cells of the inner ear simply crumble under the load, and they don't grow back again."
According to Canadian law, noise levels on the job should not exceed 90 decibels, which is the equivalent of a power lawn mower being run over eight hours in a 24-hour period.
Researcher Willy Wong measured the noise exposure of 18 music teachers at 15 high schools in Toronto and found that the peak noise level exceeded 85 decibels for 78% of them. During an average eight-hour day, 39% of them experienced harmful noise levels.
Part of the problem is that most classrooms are constructed with concrete blocks and linoleum, providing a highly reflective sound surface. "The world is louder than we think," says Wong. "Schools might consider protective measures such as sound baffling and carpet and teachers might?consider [getting] periodic hearing checks."
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CZECH REPUBLIC/ECON - Czech Senate against retirement age rise, lower house to decide
Released on 2012-10-17 17:00 GMT
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Senate against retirement age rise, lower house to decide
9 June 2011
Prague, June 8 (CTK) - The Czech Senate, dominated by the leftist
opposition Wednesday modified the government's bill known as "the small
pension reform" by deleting from it an automatic gradual increase in
retirement age and changing the pension calculation method in favour of
medium-income groups.
The final decision on the changes the Senate made to the bill is up to the
Chamber of Deputies where the centre-right government has a majority of
During the four-hour Senate deabte Wednesday, the senior opposition Social
Democrats (CSSD) criticised the government for not having debated the
planned raising of retirement age with them and for setting no limit for
the increase.
For economic reasons and in view of rising life expectancy, the government
bill reckons with a gradual increase in retirement age for women born
after 1955 and men born after 1965. The retirement age for both women and
men is to get unified in 2041.
Under the bill, those who are forty years old now would retire at the age
of 66, and those born in 1977 at the age of 67, which is the present valid
The bill, however, reckons with younger people retiring at an even higher
age. Wednesday's ten-year-old people would retire at 71, the children to
be born in 2012 would retire at the age of 73, i.e. in 2085.
The CSSD blocked the retirement age increase one day after the EC
recommended that the Czech Republic raise the retirement age even quicker
than planned by the government.
As far as the change in the system of pension calculation is concerned, it
is a reaction to the Constitutional Court verdict saying that the present
system does not sufficiently reflect how much people contributed to the
state pension system while working.
The new calculation method is to reflect the principle of merit at the
cost of solidarity, to the benefit of people with high incomes.
Pensions are to newly derive from the average wage. The government
increased the basic sum from which pensions are calculated to nine percent
of the average pay. CSSD senators pushed through its increase to 10
percent, which, senator Zdenek Skromach said, would cost the state three
to five billion crowns.
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Did ancient Egyptian slaves really wear these bracelets?
In movies, it seems that every time the story takes place in Egypt old, and slaves are involved, the slaves always wear these armbands or metal bracelets. In addition, the Halloween costumes of all Egyptian slaves are the same kind of bracelets / armbands. The ancient Egyptians who really? If yes, why? Presumably, it was something for involuntary slave. Was it for identification purposes? And if they do not really, how did this stereotype to begin? Please not to speculate on your answer. Only answer if you really know the story or something relevant to my question. Thank you.
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Weekend Reading: A suretap update and all things digital
Digital, digital, digital! It's the word of the week for sure with news headlines focused on digital behaviour between generations, what happens in a digital minute and how much floor space you can save with a digital lifestyle. Plus, we fill you in on some updates to our suretap mobile payments solution. All in this week's edition of Weekend Reading.
Suretap expands to Android and BlackBerry 10
Last year, we were excited to announce our partnership with CIBC to bring mobile payments to Canada. Since then, we have partnered with suretap to essentially turn your smartphone into a digital wallet. This week, we expanded suretap's services to work on even more devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note II for Android, plus the new Blackberry Z10.
Check out what's being said online in some great posts this week from Tech Vibes, NFC News, IT Nerd, The Cellular Guru, Mobile Syrup and IT Business. Have you made a purchase with suretap yet? What developments are you looking forward to in 2013?
Digital habits differ between millennials, Gen Xers and boomers
Last week, we told you what millennials (ages 18 to 34) value at work, and the week before that we learned they value their smartphones over their vehicles. This week, eMarketer dug a little deeper to learn how they're spending their time online.
While watching digital videos ranks highest amongst Gen Xers, millennials consume more social media than the other generations, with more than half of them Tweeting. Don't count out the baby boomers though – almost 60 million were regular internet users in 2012, but they're spending more time with video than social media.
These insights into millennials certainly ring true personally! Social media by far uses most of my time every month. Does the same hold true for you? Or are you into other smartphone features entirely?
A digital minute
By the time you finish reading this section, 277,000 people will have logged into Facebook, 204 million emails will have been sent and six new Wikipedia articles will have been published.
It's absolutely staggering to see consumption by the minute and realize just how much is happening on the internet in a mere minute, let alone a day, month or year! Can you imagine what it will be like two years from now? ReadWriteWeb breaks it down in their infographic featuring how much internet data we go through in a minute, plus where we're headed by 2015.
Are you surprised by any of these figures? Can you believe more than 320 Twitter accounts were just created?!
Smartphones free up your floor space
Living in a condo approximately 500 square feet by myself, space has been a constant sore point in an otherwise lovely dwelling. So when I saw Mashable's headline Your Phone Can Replace 62 Cubic Feet of Furniture, I knew it was a must-read!
One of the main conveniences of mobile devices has become the cloud, and its ability to store tangible items virtually. But how many people stop to think of the space they could be saving in their home as a result? By transferring music and books to online libraries you can eliminate furniture such as bookcases, shelving and CD racks. Mashable actually demonstrates the space you could save by transferring storage in a fun graphic.
Is this the way of the future? How will this affect home decor? Guess I know how I'll be spending my weekend – transferring everything online!
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While it's nice that you've expanded SureTap to include Android devices, it would be nice if you actually made the app available for download somewhere. Not to mention, the SureTap website is still Blackberry-only (and not even updated for BB10).
Please don't announce things as "available" unless they actually are "available".
I have a Optimus G. No suretap app on it. Not sure where to get it. The documentation online all points to apps being required (along with a new secure SIM).
Or is the Android documentation different from what's on the wiretap website?
Kelly, I can't seem to find the Mobile Payment app on the Google Play store. Help me out here! After reading the announcements I expected to be able to go out, get a NFC SIM, and the App as well.
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There is no Mobile Payment Application from CIBC that is available for download from the Play store, on my Galaxy S3.
Can Rogers please spend a moment to clarify the extact process, upon confirming it?
Where's the Lumia 920 in that list? It's NFC enabled, and the fact it is carried by Rogers is why I switched over from Telus. Don't neglect us Windows users!!!
Social media is where I spend most of my time. More specifically, on Twitter!
And no I can't believe 320 Twitter accounts are created every minute! That's 3200 every ten minutes! That's 19200 accounts every hour! Wow! Who are all these people? And why aren't they following me? Ha! ;-)
Is there any plans to bring suretap to the HTC One at launch?
So when will the CIBC app be available in the BB10 app world?
lol, fail. first TWD on AMCHD, and it ran late, PVR missed the epic final minute. you guys never cease to fail.
Any idea when you will bring the feature to Windows Phone 8. There is literally no reason why we don't have it already. The OS has a wallet built in which stores our Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Paypal and store loyalty cards. In addition to this, most Windows Phones have NFC built in.
All we need is a secure sim card and we'll be able to use the wallet in stores at compatible terminals. Rogers needs to hurry up and get on it. All the groundwork is already done for you!
Wow! It is so nice to know that you partnered with suretap to essentially turn smartphone into a digital wallet. I am really looking forward to this.
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A woman who worked as a local Deputy here in Santa Clarita has been charged with corporal injury to a child. Other felonies have also been charged to her.
According to the Los Angeles District Attorney's office, the charges come after she allegedly mistreated an 8-year old in her family.
The Deputy, Deana Santino, was arrested and is due in court Wednesday morning, where she faces up to nine years in prison if convicted.
The District Attorney's press release cites: "Two counts of corporal injury to a child, two counts of false imprisonment by violence and one count of assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury." The District Attorney's office goes on to say that they believe the crimes took place between April 15 and Oct. 20 of last year.
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Google Now shows up in Chrome Canary on Windows, can't be used
Google Now has shown up in Chrome Canary for Windows. As previously predicted, Google Chrome is making its way towards the desktop, though it currently is still not usable on systems other than mobile or Chrome OS. Now that it has shown up in the desktop version, we can predict that its release is imminent.
Google Now is also present in the latest Chrome's notification center, though it still can't be used. We can say with some certainty that Google Now should come to the official Chrome browser within a few months. I know many of us are waiting for it as it really is quite amazing.
Google releases updated version of Chrome with improvements to spell checking
Like a machine, Google has pushed out another stable build of Chrome. This latest stable version of Chrome brings with it numerous improvements for spell checking. Some of the spell checking improvements are quite impressive, such as the ability to sync spell checking settings across all versions of Chrome.
The latest Chrome features a refreshed spell checking dictionary for all languages supported by Chrome. Chrome's spell checker now supports Korean, Tamil, and Albanian. Even more interesting is Chrome's ability to sync your dictionary across all the devices you use Chrome on. This means custom words added to your desktop version will be available on other installations.
Google Chrome will now allow the spell checker to "ask Google for suggestions." This new feature makes use of the same spell checker used by Google search. This means that Chrome now supports grammar checking, proper nouns, homonyms, and context-sensitive spell checking in English.
The new spell checking improvements are available on Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS. Mac support is in the works.
Google leaves behind code in Chrome that indicates Google Now may be imminent
Chromium expert Francis Beaufort was digging around the open source Chromium browser code and found crumbs of evidence that Google Now might be coming to Chrome for Windows and ChromeOS. This code was left behind by Google engineers who were working on the Chromium browser.
Google Now is one of the main features introduced in Android Jelly Bean. It has won numerous awards from websites and publications for being incredibly innovative. It was only a matter of time before Google Now was introduced into the Chrome browser. While it hasn't been introduced quite yet, Google's intentions do appear to show that it is coming.
But there is no sign of Google Now in Google Chrome for Mac. This is a curious move, but not completely unexpected. Google would, of course, like to keep key features away from its rival, but at what cost to the consumer? We'll know more when Google actually confirms the existence of Google Now in Chrome.
Windows 8, RT to receive Flash support in IE10 tomorrow
Microsoft will be pushing out an update to Internet Explorer 10 tomorrow that will enable Flash support for both Windows 8 and Windows RT. At the moment, the "full web" experience has been a bit held back on the desktop browser.
This was a move made by Microsoft to improve performance, battery life and touch experience. The update will see Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 & RT users able to access Flash content on most - but not all - websites. Some websites have been blacklisted by the Redmond-based giant due to their negative impact on the user experience.
Desktop-based IE10 users will be alright, with access to all Flash-enabled content.
Firefox for iOS won't be coming back unless Apple levels the playing field
According to Mozilla's Vice President Jay Sullivan, Apple's iOS won't be seeing a Firefox web browser app. The reason for this is easily understood: Apple won't allow an app to be set as the default web browser. This means that anytime a person clicks a link in an e-mail, Safari is opened by default.
Mozilla used to have a Firefox for iOS app up until it pulled the app in September of 2012. Sullivan says that Mozilla may change its stance, but only if Apple were to play fair and allow third-party web browsers to be set as the default.
Besides, Firefox doesn't really need Apple. Mozilla is currently working on Firefox OS, which, if it catches on, could easily make up for the small market share forgone by not dealing with Apple. Additionally, any other browsers won't benefit much by having an iOS version as they suffer from the same default browser issue.
Opera releases beta version of Opera web browser for Android
Opera has released a completely redesigned version of its web browser that runs on Android, and is being billed by the company as "the best browser on Android." Opera says that they started from scratch to bring a fully native web browsing experience to your Android based smartphone.
Opera says that the new browser brings forth a new way to browse the web that is more elegant and efficient. The new Discover feature provides a panel in which you can read popular articles from the web based on your interest. Another new feature is "Speed Dial", a service that is similar to a bookmark folder, but streamlines the process of organizing favorited websites.
Like similar browsers, the search and URL bar are now combined, tabbed browsing is present, and users are able to save websites to their phone for viewing when not connected to a data source. Browsing history has also been simplified making it easy for the end-user to quickly find and revisit previously viewed sites.
Continue reading 'Opera releases beta version of Opera web browser for Android' (full post)
Chrome 26 beta gets released, includes improved spell checking and more
Google have just pushed out Chrome 26 in beta form, which includes improved spell checking abilities with updated dictionaries and added support for Korean, Tamil and Albanian. You can also sync custom dictionaries across multiple devices.
Added dictionaries aren't the only things Chrome 26 receives, support for grammar, homonym and context-sensitive checking, which is the same technology we see baked into Google search and Docs. The improved engine will correct proper nouns, such as the misspelling of Stephen Spielberg - whereas "Steven" is the correct way of spelling his name. This feature is currently locked to English users who have to enable the "Ask Google for suggestions" spell check option.
Continue reading 'Chrome 26 beta gets released, includes improved spell checking and more' (full post)
Microsoft finally releases Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7, download it now
Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) has been available for Windows 8 since the OS launch, but Windows 7 users were stuck with IE9 until now. This morning Microsoft released Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7, which brings forth greater support for HTML5, improved speed and better privacy protection for users.
IE10 is said to be about 20% faster than its predecessor IE9, and utilizes DirectX 11 for the browser's graphics hardware acceleration speed-ups. HTML5 support is improved by more than 60% bringing forth a wealth of new feature rich web elements that developers will be sure to take advantage of.
Another feature worth noting is that Do Not Track is enabled by default. This feature blocks certain sites from tracking your browsing habits, such as Google who uses your browsing history to serve up targeted ads. Users must be running Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 installed in order to install Internet Explorer 10. You can download IE10 from the source link below.
Continue reading 'Microsoft finally releases Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7, download it now' (full post)
Chrome could soon grow some ears, would listen in on your browser tabs
Google will soon bake in a very cool new feature into Chrome that would allow the browser to listen in on your open tabs, where it would tell you which tabs are making noise, or recording it. The new feature has been baked into the latest Chromium release and features a throbbing EQ animation over any tab that is making noise.
The reason we're seeing it in Chromium first is that Chromium is where Google plays with features and improvements, such as this, before shifting them over to the stable Chrome build. At the moment, the new feature doesn't work on the OS X-based version of Chromium, but it works within Windows. At first, I didn't think this would be useful - but I'm the kind of person who might open 5-10 (or more) tabs in quick succession, with one of them playing some ad that I can't find - in this case, it would be perfect.
Continue reading 'Chrome could soon grow some ears, would listen in on your browser tabs' (full post)
Google releases Chrome 25, comes with voice recognition support
Google has released the latest stable version of Chrome. This new version comes with the typical bug fixes, improved security, and performance updates that we have come to expect from updates. Also included in this latest version of Chrome is the ability to add voice recognition via the Web Speech API.
The Web Speech API allows Chrome to send snippets or continuous speech to Google's Voice service. Google's servers then send back the text version of what was said. This is incredibly useful for users who can't type do to physical disabilities or are slow typists.
Google has also disabled silent extension installs as they announced they were going to do back in December. Google says that too many third-parties were taking advantage of the opportunity to install extensions that users didn't want or didn't even accept.
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November 25, 2014
Click the image to explore Grete's go-to spots at Utah's Brighton ski area.
September 26, 2014
Hunter Mortensen's tips for ripping the alpine and lower gladed terrain on Breckenridge's Peak 6.
March 20, 2014
Chris Davenport is no stranger to steep, exposed lines in remote areas. After all, he's one of the best big-mountain skiers in the world, with first descents on multiple continents. And the Colorado resident has skied Silverton's steeps for more than a decade. Here he shows us some of his favorite spots on the mountain.
March 3, 2014
His résumé reads like this: Godfather of Freeskiing. Helped create the first twin-tip ski. Founding member of the New Canadian Air Force. And if you're still not impressed, try to keep up with Mike Douglas at Whistler Blackcomb. It has been his home resort for 25 years, and he still gets at least 60 days per season there. Here are some of his favorite lines on Blackcomb.
January 22, 2014
Here's the legendary New Hampshire hill, a proving ground for the likes of Bode Miller, as local Ivar Dahl knows it.
December 10, 2013
It's no secret that the terrain keeps us coming back to Snowbird year after year for our ski test. And with the recent and planned upgrades to our Gad Valley test venue, returning to Snowbird is only getting more attractive. In case you're heading to the 'Bird—and you should—we've asked tester Amber Gale to dish on her favorite Gad Valley secrets.
October 23, 2013
Backcountry freestyler Tim Durtschi shows us around his home mountain.
December 22, 2011
With the installation of the Polar Peak chair this fall, Fernie Alpine Resort opens up new cliff- and chute-studded terrain in a zone that, until now, saw only occasional action as bootpack-accessed spring skiing.
September 15, 2011
When the good people at Snowbird make a "resort improvement," they don't just glade an intermediate run or groom a black-diamond pitch. They open 500-acre Mineral Basin. They blast a ski tunnel through 600 feet of rock. And now they've opened up Zone 5, a new hairball section of 40-degree terrain off Mount Baldy.
December 8, 2009
This mountain looms nearly 6,500 glaciated feet above the town of Engelberg, home to one of Switzerland's longest-operating monasteries. Go there and pray for snow stability and for one of the many transplanted Swedes to show you around so you don't get cliffed out. Or you could bypass Jesus and follow these directions.


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Surtex Unveils New Branding Campaign
"Our newly released brand positioning sets an energetic pace for the coming decade, which looks brighter than ever for the industry," said Penny Sikalis, GLM vice president and show manager. "It's a crucible, the place where designers and licensees come together to fashion a host of products that add style and beauty to people's lives around the globe."
Scheduled for May 16-18, 2010, Surtex now has a logo that incorporates trend-setting graphics and bold colors to draw attention to the "power of design," according to GLM. The Web site, surtex.com, has also been redesigned to integrate the new branding and to enhance function, and features include streaming industry news, up-to-date exhibitor images and show updates.
Ads for the show will begin appearing this month, both online and in print. In addition, its On the Surface newsletter will publish on a monthly basis.
"We're excited about the new brand platform because it better reflects Surtex and its direction for the future," Sikalis said. "What you see is where we are: front and center of the industry. It's an exhilarating place to be as we head into the second decade of the 21st Century."


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Roundup: Nina Davuluri is Miss America, Dick Vitale is a Good Guy & Skip Bayless Loves Chinese Food
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Community Life Groups
Location: Members' homes or Incarnation's Great Hall Dining Room
Acosta-Smith is a group of Incarnation women who meet for programs pertinent to Christianity, charity and outreach, and for lunch and fellowship. Our main involvement is in donations to the church, diocese, and community. New members are always welcome.
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. (September through May)
Dec 9: 11 am Christmas Luncheon, with carols led by Kathryn Hoppe, piano; Caruth Haven Court; Hostess: Annabelle Catterall; $15 lunch fee, free valet parking
Jan 13: Michelle Cox, Incarnation Director of Development, to report on Capital Campaign building progress; Susan Parker's home
Feb 10: Valentine's Party, with entertainer Doc Gibbs; Catheral Gardens; Hostess: Susan Blackburn
March 10: Book review by Gayle Brink; Ginny Sillers' home
April 14: Shelley Cramm to discuss her book, God's Word for Gardeners; Great Hall Dining Room. Open to all Incarnation groups; $15 lunch fee for everyone; Hostesses: Annabelle Catterall, Betsy Daniels, Kay Eby, Betty Williamson
May 12: Year-End Meeting/Salad Luncheon; Kathryn Hoppe's home
Contact: Kathryn Hoppe, Chairman at 972-788-5375
Location: Star Brand Ranch (Kaufman, TX)
Spanish for Short course is a three-day weekend—a time for renewal, refreshment and recommitment to living though Christ. Through talks given by both lay persons and clergy, small group discussions, worship, and the sacraments, participants of the weekend come away with the tools to help them lead a more Christ-centered life and advance in their walk with Christ. Participants also come out of the weekend with an expanded community to share their faith. The fruits of the Cursillo weekend are limitless.
Meets March 13-16
Contact: Barbara & Allen Dickason (214) 358-2001 or Renee Loy (214) 213-3987
Daughters of the King
Location: Conference Room
Church of the Incarnation's Order of the Daughters of the King is a spiritual, praying order for women vowing to spread God's Word through evangelism, prayer and service. Membership is open to communicants of the Episcopal, Catholic, and Lutheran Churches and visitors are welcome at all functions.
Odd months: Meets third Sunday of the month at 11:15 am
Even months: Meets third Monday of the month at 1:30 pm
Contact: Ana Williamson (214) 436-2139
Fathers of Young Children
Location: Varies
We meet periodically for breakfasts or happy hours, and we try to find events 2 or 3 times a year for dads and kids. The Incarnation Fathers of Young Children (FYC) is a group for fathers with grade school children and younger to get to know each other. The group will provide a welcoming environment for those fathers new to the church, new to fatherhood or just looking for a place to belong within the parish.
Meets at various dates, times and locations.
Contact: Zach Wooldridge (email) or (214) 871-5650
First Friday
Location: Various
Led by Cynthia and Mark Drennan, Melanie and Gary Brown, Jamie and Andrew Leonie, and Michelle and Richard Anderson, First Friday is a fellowship of Incarnation parishioners inclusive of everyone — singles, married couples, empty nesters. It is a time for food, fellowship and fun bridging both the uptown ministry and the greater church.
Meets first Friday of the month from 6 to 8 pm (with a special event quarterly)
Contact: Cynthia Drennan (email)
Incarnation Men's Fellowship
Location: Henk's Black Forest Bakery, 5811 Blackwell St. (Behind Half-Price Books)
Our mission is to foster a community of men at Church of the Incarnation in fellowship with the Holy Ghost. The community is comprised of a cross section of men from all generations of the Parish Family –- married and single, young and old. IMF is not a Bible study, per se. We have no agenda or objective other than to explore and express our interests, ideals and experiences in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms. IMF is a community where men may explore the riches of our Parish Family and the Anglican Tradition, seek wisdom, explore callings, gain encouragement and be sent out for ministry. Finally, it is a place to return for rest after service, to share what was learned and continue to discern how to be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.
Meets every Thursday at 7:15 am
Contact: Jim Moomaw (email) or Warren White (email)
Location: Conference Room
INClings is an Incarnation group of all ages who meet to read and discuss works of the original Oxford Inklings and other Christian writers who were their contemporaries and predecessors. Some authors we are studying include J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, T.S. Eliot, and G.K. Chesterton. This year, we will read Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. New members and guests are always welcome. So bring your book and join us in some lively discussions.
Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. (September through Dec 4; resuming Jan 8, 2015)
Contact: Susan Skelton at (214) 575-5616
Next Group
Location: Parishioner Homes
The "Next Group" consists of adults, mostly 65+, that share a pot-luck meal together each month at a parishioner's home. It is a great way to meet other parishioners in a smaller group and home setting. Newcomers Welcome! The entree is decided by the host and co-hosts while those attending bring a side dish. Each person brings $5 defraying the cost of the entree and wine. Our dinners will be noted in the Sunday Bulletin once a month. We also notify by e-mail.
Meets every fourth Friday of the month at 7 pm (Sept through May except Dec and one month during Lent)
Contact: Marge Mallory (email) at (972) 241-7270
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Location: Family Ministries Room
Dedicated Knitters turn out beautiful prayer shawls for those "in need". Anyone can pick up a prayer shawl (free of charge!) to take to someone "in need". Shawls can be given to anyone, anywhere, and for any reason; these are not just for parishioners. Stories about the experience of sharing a prayer shawl are amazing. Enjoy great homemade treats, fellowship and friendship with this lively group!
Meets every Tuesday from noon to 3 pm (Holy Week, holidays and bad weather excepted)
Contact: Sally Butler at (214) 887-1126
Silver Saints
Location: Various
The Silver Saints, our "senior saints," gather for luncheons and outings on a regular basis; however, they participate in a broad spectrum of ministries of Church of the Incarnation, from going on mission trips to serving on the altar guild to knitting prayer shawls to planning the next social event.
Meets at various dates, times and locations.
Contact: Deacon Judy Frizzell (email)
St. Clare Gardening Guild
Location: Church Grounds
A new group is sprouting up at Church of the Incarnation with the purpose of beautifying the gardens and plantings of the church campus. Anyone who wants to participate and is willing to get a bit of dirt on their fingers is welcomed. The group is composed of men and women from all parts of the church. No knowledge of gardening is required –- just a desire to participate and help. The goal is to serve God as we garden together, learn together, socialize and have fun.
Meets third Saturday of the month from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Contact: Gayla Kading (email)
Supper Club
Location: Parishioner homes
Supper Club is a fellowship opportunity for parishioners and visitors to meet and dine with each other at a member's home in a casual setting. It is a chance for newer members to make connections with others and a chance for any member to renew or deepen connections to our church community. Participants are asked to bring their own beverages.
Contact: Supper Club (email)
Alcoholics Anonymous: Central Expressway Group
Location: Welcome Center
Our focus is on newcomers to Alcoholics Anonymous; however, all are welcome. If you have a problem or interest, please visit us on Monday nights.
Meets Mondays from 7 to 8 pm
Contact: Sandy Moseley at 214-502-6569
Alcoholics Anonymous (Traditional)
Location: Family Ministries Room
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is an honest desire to stop drinking. AA has no dues or fees. It is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Tom H. (email) or (214) 769-1203
Cancer Support Group
Location: Brides' Room
The Cancer Support Group is a confidential gathering of persons whose lives are affected by cancer. The weekly meetings allow each participant — whether recently diagnosed and in treatment for cancer, surviving cancer, or caring for a loved one with cancer — the option to speak candidly of "where they are" and of how his or her life is effected by illness as others attending listen non-judgmentally. Following this time of sharing, we read aloud together from some book chosen as our current focus and which provides the vehicle for us to speak of the spiritual, emotional, and physical issues we may be experiencing or have experienced. Each session ends with prayer for those attending. Participation is open to parishioners and non-parishioners alike.
Meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Contact: Deacon Dori Budd (email)
Grief Support Group
Location: Great Hall
The Visiting Nurses Association offers monthly bereavement luncheons, providing an opportunity for bereaved adults to meet with others who understand loss and learn more about helping themselves. Free of charge. RSVP required.
Meets at noon the last Thursday of the month (except in Nov/Dec, meeting the third Thurs)
Contact: VNA Bereavement Coordinator Sue Rafferty at (214) 689-2633


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Carbs: 17.7g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 22.3g | Calories: 399.7
This is my absolute favorite dish from Ruby Tuesday so I had to find a way to make it over. Its called the smokehouse chicken and it is a favorite by many! This delicious dish is high in fat and calories if ordered from the restaurant so I came up with a healthier, guilt free version that has become a favorite in my household!
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Money is really tight right now because of a trip I'm taking in two weeks. I'm sad because I have over $2,000 in tax returns that should have been in my account two months ago, but the delay was caused because some idiot at the IRS put the wrong zipcode. So now, I have to wait another month.
I also have a $1,000 refund check from grad school, but that'll be awhile to process.
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Time: Friday, May 03, 2013 5:30 PM
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The endangered North American whooping crane has a remarkable story. Starting in 2001 (using a method pioneered by Bill Lishman and Joe Duff with Canada Geese) a flock of baby whoopers raised in captivity in Wisconsin was trained to follow an ultralight aircraft to their winter home in Florida. Learn more about whooping cranes and their amazing comeback story at the following sites.
ARKive: Whooping Crane5 stars
The ARKive project has taken on the goal of gathering films and photographs of the world's species to preserve them for future generations. Their whooping crane collection includes twelve stunning photos and nine videos, as well as species quick facts such as Range & Habitat, Biology, and Threats & Conservation. "Today, cranes remain at risk from human development; collisions with power-lines are now a serious cause of mortality."
International Crane Foundation: Whooping Cranes5 stars
This species field guide includes links to a photo gallery, a table of whooping crane numbers from 1938 to 2006, and a migration map. Unfortunately, the links are not underlined, so you'll really need to hunt for them. Be sure to visit the Kids page for instructions on building an origami crane, a printable Field Guild to Crane Behavior, and answers to commonly asked questions. "Q: How many kinds of cranes are there? A: There are 15 species in the crane family Gruidae. According to the conservation status designations assigned by International Crane Foundation, six of the species are considered endangered."
Journey North: Whooping Cranes5 stars
Meet the Western Flock (the only wild migratory flock of whooping cranes) and the Eastern Flock (a reintroduced flock seeded with eleven chicks bred in captivity.) " With no wild parents to teach the way, new captive-bred chicks added each fall learn their migration route by following ultralight aircraft on their first journey south, and a few are also released to follow older cranes south. Each spring we eagerly wait to see if, when, and how the youngest crane-kids return north – unaided, wild and free. The goal: 25 breeding pairs from 125 birds released in the Eastern Migratory Flyway by 2020, with 18-20 chick introductions each year."
National Geographic: Whooping Crane Profile4 stars
"Whooping cranes nearly vanished in the mid-20th century, with a 1941 count finding only 16 living birds. But since then, these endangered animals have taken a step back from the brink of extinction." This whooping crane overview from National Geographic includes an audio of the whoopers' loud shriek (you might need to turn your speaker volume down a tad!), and a short video describing their miraculous comeback.
Operation Migration: Whooping Crane Reintroduction5 stars
Operation Migration is my whooping crane pick of the day. It includes photos, field journals, lots of sound files, population counts, and a kids section. The site navigation, however, is not up to par, so use the site map to find your way around. "What is aircraft-led migration? This technique relies on the birds' natural instinct called imprinting. Imprinting means the just-hatched waterfowl chick immediately trusts the first object it sees and follows the object. As soon as the chicks hatch, they bond with their parents and become inseparable. The OM team acts as surrogate parents, helping the birds imprint on the aircraft and conditioning them to fly with it."
A Closer Look at Whooping Cranes
All About Birds: Whooping Crane
AMNH - Expedition : Endangered
Bring Back the Cranes
Feldman, Barbara. "Whooping Cranes." Surfnetkids. Feldman Publishing. 10 Mar. 2009. Web. 4 Dec. 2014. <http://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/whooping-cranes/ >.
By Barbara J. Feldman. Originally published March 10, 2009. Last modified March 12, 2014.
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