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If you believe that heaven is a place where we only strum a harp while sitting on a golden curb with wings folded, you are in for a big surprise! Here is what the Bible teaches.
When we die (or are raptured), we go to the present heaven which is located somewhere in outer space. It is called a Holy City, and also the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:12). The Bible says it is about 1,500 miles wide and as high as it is wide, a massive place!
We will live there until the entire city, including us, comes down to the New Earth (Revelation 21:2). But before that happens, several climatic, world-shaking events take place here on earth. After Armageddon, Christ comes and rules the world for a thousand years from Jerusalem (Revelation 20:6).
Then the awesome White Throne Judgment takes place (Revelation 20:11-15), when the unconverted appear before the Lord, "And each person [is] judged according to what he had done" (v. 13).
Then there is a spectacular, world-enveloping event, which is described by the Apostle Peter: "The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. ...
"But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness" (2 Peter 3:10-13).
It will be such a colossal, mind-boggling happening that the Holy Spirit prompted the Apostle John to also tell us about it:
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. ... I saw the Holy city, the new Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Now the dwelling of God is with men . . . and God himself will be with them and be their God. ...
"The old order of things has passed away ... I am making everything new" (Revelation 21:1-5)! So both Apostle Peter and Apostle John and finally God himself, foretell a New Earth—"The home of righteousness," Peter concludes.
Alcorn, in his 533-page book simply titled "Heaven," believes "the New Earth will have real people with real bodies enjoying close relationships with God and each other, eating, drinking, working, playing, traveling, worshiping, and discovering on a New Earth. Earth as God created it. Earth as He intended it to be" (flyleaf).
In his Promise of the Future, Cornelius Venema believes "Life in the new creation will not be ... a going back to the way things were at the beginning. Rather, life in the new creation will be a restoration of all things — involving the removal of every sinful impurity and the retaining of all that is holy and good."
Satan need not convince us that heaven does not exist. Instead, if we believe his lie that it is a boring, unearthly place, not very inviting for modern man, he has won. We are not likely to share our faith if we think eternity is ghostly. Thank God, Christ has conquered Satan, and we know God has prepared a glorious place in eternity for us, and we will spread the word!
It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. . . . He who overcomes shall inherit all this, and I shall be his God and he shall be My son.
— Revelation 21:6, 7


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- Jan 31:
- St. Paul history buffs want Macy's building saved
- Jan 29:
- Sale of downtown St. Paul Macy's site is finalized
- Jan 28:
- St. Paul Macy's sale approved by Port Authority board
- Jan 7:
- Macy's St. Paul store to be sold to Port Authority
- Jan 3:
- St. Paul's Port Authority could step into deal for downtown Macy's
- Mar 15:
- St. Paul Macy's closes today
- Interactive: The Lost Department Stores of Downtown St. Paul
- Mar 1:
- Downtown St. Paul shoppers, diners, workers share their Macy's memories
- Jan 30:
- St. Paul Macy's River Room serves its final meals Friday
- Jan 11:
- River Room: Let the memories flow
- Jan 9:
- St. Paul: Groups call for dismantling of 'skyway to nowhere'
- Jan 6:
- St. Paul Macy's final clearance sale will be one for the history books
- As Macy's exits downtown St. Paul, what should replace it?
The St. Paul Port Authority moved a step closer toward buying the vacant Macy's department store on Wabasha Street in downtown St. Paul as well as the adjoining 550-car parking ramp for $3 million.
The Port Authority's credit committee met Tuesday to discuss the potential purchase and unanimously voted to support it.
The five committee members expressed strong confidence that holding onto the site until a qualified buyer approaches the agency with a worthy redevelopment proposal was a safe bet, as interest from the development community was high.
Port Authority President Louis Jambois said the parking ramp is generating positive cash flow and will help cover holding costs. The full board will make a final determination on the purchase next Tuesday. The deal is expected to close with Macy's the following day.
The 2.25-acre site contains a 529,000-square-foot building, including 360,000 square feet of retail space shuttered by the department store chain a year ago. The rest is parking.
Two groups signed purchase agreements for the building with Macy's last year, but both deals fell through for undisclosed reasons.
"We're going to be recognized for some pretty spectacular work because we are changing the landscape and the skyline of St. Paul," said credit committee chair John Bennett, a commercial banker.
Ramsey County has estimated the market value of the building at $4 million. Monte Hilleman, a vice president of development with the Port Authority, said the building sits over an underground oil tank that was closed years ago by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
With major urban redevelopment projects, "you almost always count on the presence of contamination," Jambois said.
Board documents indicate that if a buyer doesn't buy the building as is before next winter, the Port Authority hopes to "create a shovel-ready site for a future development, meaning demolition."
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Spider Robot is Creepy, But Helpful
The disaster in Japan early this year showed people that robots are often needed in the wake of a massive catastrophe like the tsunami and earthquake. When the nuclear plant started to meltdown and radiation leaked out, humans couldn't get to the plant to help, so robots were brought in. This shined light on the fact that highly mobile and small bots were needed to assist in emergencies.
The Fraunhofer Institute has unveiled a new design for a robot that looks like a spider. The 'bot is highly mobile and uses hydraulics for powering its legs. Each leg has a bellows system that forces fluid into the legs to make the robot scurry about.
Some versions of the spider 'bot can even jump. The robot is intended to be used to help locate gas leaks or to check areas where humans can't venture due to tight spaces or dangers like radiation. The researchers think the robots will be relatively cheap to produce as well, making it easy to use in situations where the robot might not be able to return.
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Great. Fraunhofer have invented a robotic Headcrab. Thanks guys, I'm sure those will make the world a lot safer!
well another way for the human race to go down in robotic flames great, can we add a lazer and maby a rocket launcher, thanks
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Kanye West: Pap Attack Was Self-Defense
Kanye West's tussle with paparazzo Shawn Holley back in July was the stuff that memes were made of but it wasn't funny business as the Chicago rapper was consequently hit with a lawsuit. Now, 'Ye claims it was all in the name of self-defense.
According to TMZ, he reportedly believed "his safety was in immediate danger" and that he "responded to this assault by doing only those acts that were reasonably necessary for his self-defense ..."
Unlike Lamar Odom for his own paparazzi run-in, 'Ye faces criminal charges for his impromptu smackdown. Revisit the scene of the "crime" below, where 'Ye even predicts the case before it goes down below.
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text: Welcome to the South Carolina Bar's E-Blast! May 24, 2011 E-Blast highlights upcoming activities, legal information and links to the Bar's website at www.scbar.org. The South Carolina Bar is dedicated to advancing justice, professionalism and understanding of the law. Disaster relief still needed In an earlier E-Blast you were invited to forward donations to the Alabama Law Foundation in the wake of the hurricane devastation in that state. The Bar has been advised by the local American Red Cross of the continuing need for donations, including the need for relief due to the present flooding along the Mississippi River. The Bar's Young Lawyers Division steps in to assist with relief in times of natural disasters in South Carolina. Whether you are a young lawyer or one who has "aged out" of the Division, please consider making a tax-deductible donation today of $10 or $20 so that the collected funds can be sent to the American Red Cross. Checks should be made payable to the YLD Foundation and mailed to YLD Foundation, Attn: Kayla Smith, P.O. Box 608, Columbia, SC 29202. PMAP -- Your guide to... Business Card Strategies. Even in the digital world we inhabit, business cards still have an important place for lawyers. Having a good card is a goal for all lawyers. For example, you should make sure someone can read your card easily without glasses or a magnifying glass (the "over age 40" rule). For more tips, see the new S.C. Small Firm post. PMAP offers practice management advice to Bar members. Contact Courtney Kennaday at email@example.com or (803) 799-6653, ext. 183. Court form revised Form SCCA/218, Conditional Discharge Form, has been revised and is approved for use. To view the full text of the order, click here. All forms can be found on the Court's website at www.scccourts.org/forms. Action on petitions The Court has declined to adopt two proposals forwarded after action by the House of Delegates in January. The Court declined to increase the time interval in Rule 208(a)(3), SCACR, from 10 days to 30 days as was recommended by the Bar's Practice & Procedure Committee. The Court declined to adopt a rule to govern client files as was proposed by the Professional Responsibility Committee. With respect to the latter, the Court noted several areas to be addressed by the Bar should it wish to submit a revised version. Advance Sheet update May 23, 2011 In this case, the Supreme Court reversed petitioner's conviction, finding that an objection to certain hearsay testimony at trial was properly preserved for appellate review, as it was both timely and specific. The Court then determined the admission of that evidence was prejudicial to the criminal defendant, as the hearsay testimony was the only solid evidence placing the defendant at the scene of the crime. State v. Byers, No. 26976, is available online. Justice Pleicones concurred in result only. The Court affirmed the circuit court's denial of post-conviction relief to the Petitioner, finding there was evidence to support the circuit court's finding that Petitioner's trial counsel was not deficient in failing to call Petitioner's co-defendant as a witness at trial and, in any event, Petitioner suffered no prejudice. Edwards v. State, No. 26977, is available online. Justice Beatty concurred in a separate opinion. Justice Pleicones dissented in a separate opinion. Firm announcements Jones, Simpson & Newton, PA announces that Dean S. Haskell has joined the firm located at 18 Pope Ave., P.O. Drawer 7049, Hilton Head Island 29938. (843) 842-6111. Moore & Van Allen announces that Welles Campbell has joined the firm located at 100 N. Tryon St., Ste. 4700, Charlotte 28202. (704) 331-2321. Zach S. Naert announces the opening of Naert Law Firm, LLC located at 1514 Mathis Ferry Rd., Ste. A-102, P.O. Box 412 (29465), Mt. Pleasant 29464. (843) 603-1307. Savage & Savage, PA announces that Thomas J. Rode has joined the firm located at 15 Prioleau St., Charleston 29401. (843) 720-7470. The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Educational Trust and University Specialty Clinics announces that Hedy Zaragoza has become general counsel and director of legal services located at University Specialty Clinics, Columbia 29203. (803) 545-5218. Calendar June 10 Criminal Law Section Council Meeting, Bar Building Elder Law Committee Meeting, Bar Building June 14 We the People Training, Bar Building June 19-21 S.C. Supreme Court Institute, Bar Conference Center and S.C. Supreme Court To be added or deleted from the E-Blast mailing list, please contact Latoya Jackson in Membership Services at email@example.com or (803) 799-6653, ext. 137.


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Do you have Twitter? Of course you do! If not, surely you have Facebook. I mean, this is the 21st century after all. What better way to determine your personal worth than counting Twitter followers or how tolerable you are to the population at-large by counting Facebook friends.
It's the way the world works, folks. Hop on board or stand behind the yellow line. Instagram the view while you're there.
The interesting byproduct of our reality is the amount of sway in public opinion an individual with prominence can generate. With NHL players incredibly visible online and an overzealous fanbase ready to consume any NHL action they can get, you can expect some fireworks coming from the internet so long as players don't have games to keep them occupied.
Let's be realistic for a moment. If we were to make a venn diagram of active NHLers and Rhodes Scholars, there would be zero crossover. While some professional hockey players are wholly thoughtful, reasonably intelligent folks, the fact of the matter is that many high speed collisions and time in rinks rather than school has diminished the development of a fairly important mental faculty we call 'common sense'.
With an ever increasing amount of time on their hands and the 21st century curse of a decreasing filter between brain and thumb – not to mention no team appointed handlers with password access – many players will soon let us in to their most intimate thoughts on life, the lockout and Gary Bettman very soon.
Viewer discretion is advised.
The saga of Tim Thomas already gave us some insight into the cringe potential when you mix talented hockey players and the internet. It's not all cat videos and memes for these guys, some of them drop truth bombs at a shocking enough rate to make a B-2 Spirit's head spin.
We shouldn't be concerned about unlocking the NHL. We should be concerned about NHLers unlocking their phones.
The casual sniping has already begun on the tweeters (I know how it's spelled) with players questioning things such as Gary Bettman, Gary Bettman and Gary Bettman. Those of us who like cautionary tales, however, are anxiously awaiting the moment the dialogue switches from "We don't like this," to "BURN IT DOWN."
The burner has been switched on. The Jiffy Pop is out of the cupboard. We just need to know when the show starts.
The problem with all of this, of course, is that there is literally no precedent for what happens. In 2004, Twitter didn't exist, we were still a year away from YouTube's invention and Facebook looked like this and only existed at 10 American universities. It wasn't a global sensation, let alone a hangout for athletes.
With two of the other big four North American leagues locked out this past year, we saw social media quietly pervade the lockout landscape. The NFLPA tried, and failed, to sway public opinion with a "Let Us Play" campaign. The NBA also saw a spike in social media efforts, from players interacting with fans, union reps getting into trouble and others told to shut their damn mouths. In either case, both have set an interesting context for the forthcoming break in the NHL.
On one hand, the platforms provide a unique way for fans to stay connected to players they won't see in action for the foreseeable future. On the other, it provides a way for plenty of individuals – be they tied to the NHLPA or NHL, though the PA is more likely – to open up their jaw nice and wide and firmly insert a large, sweaty foot into it.
Labour negotiations are tricky business, not only because they are of the utmost importance to any relevant work environment, but because in a setting such as the NHL, you are dealing with a wide variety of people who have no legitimate comprehension of the gravity of the situation or pertinent details that ought not be on the internet. What's seen as a harmless tweet or post by a user is really a privileged piece of insider information which, in turn, paints their respective party into a corner.
Was it worth the Gary Bettman bald joke? Probably, but there is a problem at-large here.
With such a small amount of sense in the room regarding how to properly approach the digital media side of a personal brand for a player – or any person for that matter – there is an inherent risk that they will screw up, and screw up royal. The NHLPA has no doubt sent out a guidebook of how to go about interneting (actually, if you have a copy let me know) but there is no amount of literature that a spark in the human brain can't trump in a flash, no matter how ill-advised it may be.
As we near the lockout, it's just a matter of time before someone does their best Brett Favre or asks for naughty photos (oh, wait) or drops two tons of rage on someone's skull. Then, and only then, will the NHL lockout narrative be in full swing.
Shall we set the line of "my account was hacked" rebuttals at 10 and go from there?
Wonderful. I'll take the over. Let the games begin.


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- smitten by britain said...
Denise, what is the difference between a freshly brewed tea and tea from a tea bag? Do you mean loose leaf?
- April 02, 2009 4:41 AM
- parTea lady said...
That is interesting and gives me another reason to buy more loose tea. The flowering tea in your photos is so pretty. That reminds me, I must try the box of Primula tea that was a gift and has twelve different tea flowers. Hope they taste as good as they look.
- April 02, 2009 1:42 PM
- Denise at Uniquely Tea said...
Melissa, yep, we're talking about freshly brewed loose leaf tea here.
ParTeaLady, let us know how the Primula tea turned out. As you say, the flowering teas are indeed beautiful to observe.... - April 02, 2009 2:51 PM
- Joan said...
I don't drink flowery teas but that picture is beautiful.
- April 05, 2009 6:50 PM
- Denise at Uniquely Tea said...
Joan, if you mean flowery scented teas (jasmine, rose, etc.) I don't either, but these are green teas. They are sometimes called flowering teas only because the tea leaves are hand-tied/assembled so as to resemble a flower when they open and "bloom".
- April 05, 2009 8:49 PM
- Ian said...
Hi Denise,
Wonderful piece. I also love tea... but I am in love with RE-USE!!! Fabulous examples that I just posted to our FB page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ReUseConnection/253021991560)
We aren't yet live, but my father and I are developing ReUseConnection to provide a global platform for exchange of reuse ideas and to encourage eco-entrepreneurship from these ideas. You can check out splash page at www.reuseconnection.com.
If you have more reuse examples (or if you've written more articles on them), I would love to hear about them and also post to our FB page.
Thanks again for your article.
Warmest wishes,
Ian Moise
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The Navy announced Thursday it will not pursue building a carrier landing strip, known as an outlying landing field or OLF on either of two sites in northeastern North Carolina until at least 2014.
Instead, the search for an OLF site will turn to the west coast where the Navy plans to locate air squadrons there first, according to a Navy spokesman.
The announcement comes after years of protest and concern from the citizens and policy makers in Camden, Currituck, Gates and Hertford counties, who feared the OLF would ruin the quality of life in their communities.
In 2005, a land-use study showed overcrowded conditions surrounding the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA. The Navy said eastern North Carolina was a logical choice for OLF expansion. The field would have served as a practice landing strip for Super Hornet aircrafts and other jets.
"The Navy made the right decision," said Vance Aydlett Jr. chair of Currituck County Board of Commissioners, in a statement released Thursday. "The Navy promised that it would not build an OLF in a community that did not want it and today it followed through on the promise."
North Carolina legislators and leaders supported the grassroots organizers. Gov. Bev Purdue, former Gov. Mike Easley and senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan all have been outspoken opponents of the OLF.
"The people I meet with are absolutely outraged at the prospect of an OLF in their backyards, and I have been working to prevent it," said Hagan in a statement released Thursday. "I will continue to make the case in Congress that the Navy must not build an OLF in Northeastern North Carolina."
In 2009, Burr and Hagan tried to push through legislature in both the House and the Senate that would have prohibited building the OLF in two sites: one in Camden and Currituck counties, and one in Gates and Hertford counties.
Larry Johnson, president of the Concerned Citizens Against OLF in Camden and Currituck counties, was cautiously celebrating his group's victory Thursday night.
"This is good news for now," said Johnson, who lives in Camden County. Johnson's main concerns with the OLF were a loss of farmland and the limiting effects of the potential airfield on economic and residential development.
"Basically it was a Virginia and Virginia Beach problem they were trying to push off on us," said Johnson. "They were just trying to export the noise." Before the sites in Camden, Currituck, Gates and Hertford counties, the Navy looked at a 30,000 acre land swath between Washington and Beaufort Counties.
But the plans were immediately met with resistance by environmental, agricultural, and citizen watch groups who stuck "No OLF" signs in their yards and said the construction of the landing field would ruin farmland, waste taxpayer's dollars and limit business development.
On websites, protesters used everything from water fowl displacement to wasteful military spending – many claiming the Navy had plenty of sites they chose not to use – to argue their point.
Laura Dickerson, who lives in Gates county, is the president of Citizens Against OLF.
"Today is a step in the right direction, but we're still worried about 2014," said Dickerson.


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Dr. Shoshana S. Chatfield is Commodore for the Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy. Commodore Chatfield has an acclaimed Navy career of leadership command appointments, distinguished commendations and awards, flying tours and higher education experience.
After earning her wings in 1989, her first tour was with west coast Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons, serving with HC-1, HC-3, twice with the Gunbearers of HC-11 and finally with HC-25s Island Knights. She flew the H-3 and served as Legal Officer and Phased Maintenance and Corros ion Control Branch Officers. For the second flying tour, she was HC-11s Assistant Maintenance Officer, Flight Officer and Assistant Operations Officer, deploying on board USS MOUNT HOOD (AE 29), USS CAMDEN (AOE 2), and USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1) to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf supporting Carrier Battle Group Operations.
Commodore Chatfield was appointed to the Joint Staff/OSD Internship Program and served in the Central and Eastern European Branch of the Plans and Policy, J-5 Directorate assisting with Status of Forces Agreements for the Implementation Force (IFOR) in the Balkans. Her responsibilities included being a H-46 flight instructor, Operations Department Head at the Fleet Replacement Squadron, HC-3, Training and Operations Department Head, HC-11, and Officer in Charge of Detachment THREE deploying aboard USS BRIDGE (AOE 10).
She was an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the United States Air Force Academy. She instructed courses in American Government and Politics and International Relations and was a Course Director for two courses: National Security Affairs and Political Violence and Terrorism.
Captain Chatfield became the 20th Commanding Officer of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron FIVE on March 30, 2005 and the first Commanding Officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE, the Island Knights. Under her leadership, the squadron was awarded the Navy Battle Efficiency E, the CNO Safety Award and a Meritorious Unit Commendation.
She was assigned as Deputy Executive Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations in 2006 and commanded a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Farah Province, Afghanistan in 2008. Captain Chatfield reported as the Deputy Commodore for Helicopter Sea Combat Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet in June 2010 and took command in August 2011.
Her noteworthy personal awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit awards.
Commodore Chatfield is a native of Garden Grove, California. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and French Language and Literature from Boston University in 1987 and received her Commission through NROTC in 1988. She was subsequently awarded the Navys Pol-Mil Scholarship and attended the Kennedy School of Government concentrating her studies in National Security Affairs. Chatfield earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard University in 1997 and Doctor of Education, Ed.D. from the University of San Diego in 2009.
Nicole Alberca is the Detective Commanding Officer, supervising all detective operations, of the south central 77th Street Division, the most active division within the City of Los Angeles.
Her extensive experience includes being the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Gang Impact Team supervising all gang and narcotics enforcement efforts in the Topanga Area. Under Nicoles leadership, she developed and implemented innovative crime fighting strategies for the entire divisional command, which are now known as the War Room.
Nicole has served as Lieutenant of Police and Police Watch Commander after developing operational systems for the opening of the 21st and most modern police facility in the city, the Topanga Area Station. Due to her strong work ethic, energy and dedication, Nicole has been promoted as Police Detective, Sergeant of Police, Field Supervisor, and member of the criminal conduct section of Professional Standards Bureau, formerly known as the Internal Affairs Division. After graduation from the Los Angeles Police Academy, her first assignments included patrol officer, field training officer and gang enforcement officer.
Nicole is a native of California, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from University of Arizona in Tucson.
Dr. Amber Donahue grew up in El Segundo, CA, enjoying both academia and athletics from an early age. In high school, she became the starting varsity setter in her sophomore year, led the Eagles to their first women's volleyball CIF appearance her senior year, and was named the Pioneer League's most valuable player at the end of that season. Graduating high school as the salutatorian of her class, Amber was recruited to play NCAA Division III volleyball for Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. Amber was Grinnell's starting setter for four years, a captain for two years, team MVP one year, and with her teammates in the classes of '99, '00, and '01, shattered 17 of 21 recorded single-match, season, and career records, 6 of which were Amber's when she graduated (and 4 of which still stand today).
Due to her academic record in math and science, upon her acceptance to Grinnell, Amber was invited to join a pre-orientation program then known as the New Science Project, dedicated to helping underrepresented groups in the sciences (including women and first-generation college students like Amber). Through this pre-orientation, Amber was introduced to the campus, to fellow incoming students of similar backgrounds, and to many of Grinnell's science faculty, leading her to choose Biology as her major.
Amber graduated from Grinnell College in May of 2000 with a BA in Biology and immediately landed a job as a Laboratory Associate in the brand new lab of Dr. David Fruman at the University of California-Irvine in July of 2000. After working with Dr. Fruman for a year and a half, she had caught the research bug, and applied to graduate school at UCI. Amber completed her graduate work in just over 4 years, defending her doctoral dissertation in late November 2006. During that time, she was the recipient of a National Institutes of Health Immunology training grant, and was named an Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Fellow by the Orange County chapter of ARCS.
Following graduate school, Amber began as a Scientist in January of 2007 with Quest Diagnostics as a part of the Hematology/Oncology research and development team in San Juan Capistrano, and has since been promoted to the position of Senior Scientist. Amber works to design molecular assays for use in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment decisions related to both solid tumors and so-called "liquid tumors" like leukemia. These include screening tests intended to help with early detection of cancer, as well as genetic profiling of existing tumors to help in determining possible drug resistance and the most effective treatment regimen. Working for the largest diagnostic company in the world has provided a unique opportunity for Amber to work at the cutting edge of cancer diagnostics, and to be a part of the research that dictates global treatment discussions and guidelines. In 2010, Dr. Donahue was the recipient of a Platinum Service Recognition Award, and was a part of the Hematology/Oncology R&D team recognized with the 2009 Excellence in Medical Innovation award.
Sicola Elliott is a wife, mother, successful business owner, real estate agent, motivational speaker, and a thriving author. As an author her book, Pocket Book of Poems from a Teenage Heart, has ministered to hundreds of teens and young women searching to find themselves in the midst of social media and peer pressure. Although she enjoys each new opportunity as a young entrepreneur, Sicola is passionate about mentoring and empowering youth through her self-esteem workshops entitled, You Cant Fly With Heavy Wings.
At age 13, Sicola began to write poetry. During her freshman year at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, she began writing poems as a method to cope with the everyday challenges she faced as a teenager. This outlet allowed Sicola to articulate her feelings and resulted in her first book, Pocket Book of Poems from a Teenage Heart.
Upon graduation from high school in 1999, Sicola followed in the footsteps of her mentor Carol Norford and opened a Family Childcare. She will celebrate 12 years of being in business in April. Sicola volunteers three to four hours a week mentoring and inspiring youth within the Long Beach community at various schools and public agencies.
Sicola is currently working on a Childhood Education degree with a Business minor at Long Beach Community College. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, writing, and creating motivational collages. In the future, Sicola aspires to start her own publishing company and after school program for at-risk youth.
Raquel Sanchez is a Stamping Production Engineer for Toyota Auto Body Company (TABC), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America. TABC is Toyotas first manufacturing plant in North America and located in Long Beach, CA. The facility stamps and welds sub-assemblies mainly for the Tacoma Truck. Her responsibilities include cost reduction projects, such as reducing material scrap, and developing quality systems to continuously improve the production line efficiency. Other daily responsibilities include production line reviews for safety and ergonomic improvement and team problem solving activities.
Currently, Raquel serves as a member of TABCs Diversity Advisory Committee, which promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace through newsletters, team member events and community involvement. She is also a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), a group that supports advancement in equality for women through education and philanthropy. This year, Raquel is presenting at the Long Beach 10th annual STEM Career Conference for local middle school girls.
After earning a B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree from California State University Long Beach, Raquel took certification courses for system auditing, risk management and project planning. Personally, she managed a 12 person relay team that ran over 200 miles in 33 hours non-stop. Raquel belongs to a local running club, Sole Runners, plays golf, and is active with stand up paddleboarding and yoga.
Natalie Torres is a business dynamo as the founding owner of Financially Savvy Latina and a widely known non-profit organization, LAs Prom Closet. As a businesswoman from age 26, Ms. Torres shares her experiences and wisdom through her Financially Savvy College Student Workshop and Financially Savvy in 20 Minutes book. She is the first Salvadorian American female to author a book dealing with money and the elimination of debt for first generation and minority college students.
As a philanthropist and entrepreneur, Natalie has been nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Latino Business Award in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Her activities have been covered in the Los Angeles Times, ABC News, Fox 11 News, Telemundo, KCAL9, La Opinion, KISS FM and POWER 106. She was the Cover Story for The face of Alumni of the Beach Connection Magazine for CSULB in 2009.
Natalie was born in El Salvador and raised in Inglewood, CA. She is a first generation college student with two undergraduate degrees in Finance and International Business from California State University Long Beach. She earned her Master's of Public Administration from California State University Northridge. She has lived in El Salvador, Spain and France, traveling to over 20 countries in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Shelley York currently serves as the Vice President, District Manager for Kohl's Department Stores in Southern California. Her sales volume responsibility exceeds $160 million annually, and she is responsible for 12 Kohl's locations primarily in the Orange County and South LA area. In addition, Shelley manages over 40 executives, and more than 1,200 associates.
Prior to Kohl's, Shelley held various Executive positions as Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager and Regional Operations Manager for Target Corporation. Her home office is located in Huntington Beach, CA.
Keya Allen is the Program Coordinator for the University Student Union Program Council and the Associated Students, Inc. commissions at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). She is an alumna, employee of 18 years, radio host and event specialist on campus and in the local community. Her dedication to campus service and programming, includes organizing Smorgasport, hosting Dr. Cornell West and volunteering with the Women & Careers Conference since 2006.
As the Kbeach radio host on "Live with Keya and Dave", Keya discusses current issues facing the students, campus and community. Off-campus, she has assisted in the coordination of large city events such as the Long Beach Gospel Fest and Super Sunday. Keya served as the Regional Director for the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) from 2010-2012, which allowed her to remain current on student issues and trends. Keya has been fortunate to utilize her relationships in the film, music and entertainment industry to provide quality programming. She believes that healthy student development occurs when students have opportunities to engage in real world scenarios which foster critical thinking and improves their academic and professional experiences.
Keya earned a bachelors degree in Black Studies in 1998 and is currently working on her masters degree in Recreation Administration with a projected graduation of 2014 from CSULB. She recently attended the inauguration and inaugural ball of President Barak Obama. Keya enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with friends and family.


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There are a lot of starlets that have adopted the rockabilly-clothing look as their own and have really pushed the pin up look of the '50s on young audiences.
Do you think that the rockabilly look can be too sexy for a teenager to wear, or is it OK if they want to make a splash in cherry print and high heels?
For myself I am a little wary about letting my teen girls dress up in the rockabilly look, as it seems a bit too sexy. But I guess when you consider skinny jeans and what some stars wear it is somewhat of a blessing in disguise that they want to dress in something that actually covers them.


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LinkedIn is one of the most popular social sharing communities today with more than 135 thousand strong members worldwide. While Facebook remains the top social site with almost a billion global subscribers, LinkedIn is preferred by many businessmen and online entrepreneurs with about 71% US companies and business organizations using the site for various business reasons and to promote business with LinkedIn.
This data is based on a study that further showed that around 47% of online shoppers reportedly purchased from the companies they are following in LinkedIn. Thus, if you own a business and a website, you will definitely be left out by your competitors if you do not have a LinkedIn account, and if you do not promote business with LinkedIn.
Tips on How to Promote Business with LinkedIn events
LinkedIn has several tools that allow you to market your products and services using different strategies. One of the useful tools is the LinkedIn Events, with millions of members using this tool for various business undertakings. This is the ideal tool to use for event organizers, as well as those who have different activities to implement and various conferences to organize.
This tool aids you in promoting a special event to ensure higher number of attendees, making your job easier when it comes to achieving a projected level of participants. Major events like annual conferences and products launches, no matter how efficient they are organized, will not be successful with only few people attending the activity.
The number of participants is one of the key success areas of an event, and the LinkedIn Events feature is just the right tool to use to achieve your projections. The question at this point is how to market your business events in LinkedIn. Here are some tips to follow to make your upcoming business activity very successful.
Create an Eye-Catching Title
Be creative in your title to set it apart from the rest. No matter what kind of event you are going to have, it is more likely that there are similar events in the past. People may have been used to such events, and if they can't see something special out of it through your title, why would they attend your event. Hence, make your title appealing to grab their attention to further read the details of your upcoming activity.
Add a Powerful Description to the Event
A simple yet powerful description on what the event is all about, what benefits will the attendees get, and why they should not miss it may be enough for some prospects to hit the 'register now' button. If you don't do well in creating an impressive description, you will be losing a lot of probable attendees.
Add a Logo to your Event to Promote Business with LinkedIn
Many events look similar in the list of events. What differentiate yours from the others are the title and the description. But if you have a logo, your event will easily stand out from the rest.
Highlight the Salient Points
List down in bullet points the important details such as the location, time, and date. Make sure to emphasize if it is a live or a virtual event as well. Use the right keywords to capture the right audience and place the keywords in the labels sections. Moreover, list down the main highlights of the activity like the key figures or local celebrities who shall be attending the occasion, the freebies or giveaways for the attendees, the exciting booths you shall be setting up, and so on. These things will help attract more participants to your activity and even attract others to invite their friends to book and attend.
Provide an Online Registration
There is no point of promoting an event without giving your prospects the chance to reserve and register online. Many people shy away from onsite registration because of the hassles of falling in line for your turn to register. On-site registration fees are higher as well compared to the fees of advanced registration, in most cases. You will be better off if your online registration is offered outside of your site and managed by a firm with utmost expertise and efficiency on this aspect.
More Tips on Promoting Your Events
Do not limit your promotion within the LinkedIn community. Go out and spread the news on other communities as well. Facebook is one of the best places to start expanding your promotion. Tell your Facebook friends and fans about your event and encourage them to share it with their followers. Do the same with Twitter.
Moreover, blog about your event to capture more people to attend the activity; the best part of blogging is that you can explain the details to your prospects. Make sure to add the link to your blog in your LinkedIn event.
You can also advertise the activity if you have the capital. Place ads in some well-respected sites with high monthly traffic. You can also use other advertising campaign like the pay-per-click advertising. Set a budget and target the right people for a higher ROI.
During the Event
Bear in mind that promotion does not end when the event starts. Even during the event, you must start planning for the promotion of your future events. Hire a professional photographer to take high-resolution photos and videos of the entire activity.
Upload some of the photos and a glimpse of the video afterwards in your LinkedIn account so that those who attended your event will have something to remember. You can even get more income from this by selling a copy of the video or a photo album of the event as memoirs for the attendees.
The events tool of LinkedIn still has more powers aside from the above strategies on how to promote business with LinkedIn. It is best to make use of the tools to better promote business with LinkedIn. Your upcoming activities can only be successful with many attendees. This is the aspect where LinkedIn marketing comes in; to gather more participants so that your events are more successful than ever before.


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Pope's message leaves Chicago LGBT leaders hopeful, awaiting Cardinal George's reaction
BY TINA SFONDELES Staff Reporter September 19, 2013 5:18PM
Pope Francis waves to faithful as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
Updated: October 21, 2013 2:13PM
One Chicago-based equality organization called Thursday "a good day for Catholics." Another called Pope Francis a "game changer." But many Chicago Catholics have one big question: How will Cardinal Francis George react to Pope Francis' message about homosexuality, abortion and contraception?
In an interview with America magazine, Pope Francis warns that the Roman Catholic Church's ministry cannot be "obsessed" with a "disjointed multitude of doctrines," and that without a new balance, "the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards."
Pope Francis said he is "no one to judge" homosexuals who are of good will and in search of God. And expressed his desire for the church to be accepting of all people.
"This church with which we should be thinking is the home of all, not a small chapel that can hold only a small group of selected people," Pope Francis said in the interview.
Chris Pett of Dignity/Chicago — a LGBT Catholic organization — applauded Pope Francis' comments, calling it a shift in tone and message when it comes to the church's stance on homosexuality: "It's very satisfying to us as LGBT Catholics that he is speaking about the real truth of the church, which is a message of inclusion — the ministry of the church is to include people, to care for them, to provide sustenance and spiritual growth."
But Pett says he's curious to see whether the pope's words will trickle down locally.
"Cardinal George is our local church leader, head of the Archdiocese and so my question to him would be, what action will you take in sharing the word?" Pett said. "What is it that you're willing to do to spread the words the Pope has shared regarding the church being more inclusive? How does this compare to your message in the past few years of intolerance and the Illinois Conference of Catholic Bishops against marriage equality in Illinois?"
In a statement, Bernard Cherkasov, CEO of Equality Illinois said: "The Pope has offered opened arms instead of the back of the hand to gay and lesbian Catholics, and he's also offered a new prescription to Catholic bishops and faithful for considering inclusion of LGBT people.
". . . Based on the words and guidance of Pope Francis, we look forward to conversations with Catholic leaders where we can discuss how to build a more just society for all Illinoisans."
Cardinal George and the Archdiocese of Chicago declined comment on Thursday: "The Cardinal is out of the office and unavailable today. He has not read the article yet so he will not be able to comment at this time," spokeswoman Colleen Dolan said.
Call To Action, a national Catholic equality organization with roots in Roscoe Village, said the pope's comments show a man who is grappling with the same issues Catholics have been struggling with for years.
"I'm excited for what it means for Catholics, excited for what it means for Catholcs who have felt marginalized from the church — former Catholics who have left the church who might find themselves veering to the next Catholic church this weekend," Kate Childs Graham, co-president of Call To Action said.
"I think he didn't overturn any doctrine or change canon law today, but I think certainly he has the potential to transform some hearts and minds, which is not nothing," Childs Graham said. "…It was a good day for the Catholic church."
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Here is a link that might be useful: palm leaf begonia
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I'll go ahead & bump this off the top. I didn't get much of a response on other boards, either. Not very many nurseries seem to grow it, perhaps because of its rather insignificant, white bloom or maybe the reason could be that its not the easiest plant to grow... as some claim it doesn't do well in summer heat. I'm still intrigued by its unique foliage & may give it a try. |
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I need your help. I'm wondering why not my new Luxurans is growing. New buds have come but they become dry and dropped. There are two leaves only remain. I love Luxurarians and bought two months ago that is one foot hight and I potted into a bigger pot, watering almost every other day. My apartment is directed to east and geting morning sun trough shade filtered windowpane. I live in zone #10 San Diego. I thought Luxurians is a parfect house plant for me. I'm now trying to spray water several times a day and more new buds come but they never grow. Please some advices. Thank you. Wizardhiro |
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[942] Differential Expression of microRNA in Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma.
Gaurav Sharma, Amber H Hughes, Somak Roy, Maureen A Lyons, Christin M Sciulli, John M Krill-Burger, Lori A Kelly, Sheldon Bastacky, Rajiv Dhir, William A LaFramboise, Anil V Parwani. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA
Background: Micro Ribonucleic Acids (miR) are small non-protein-coding RNAs that bind messenger RNA to post-transcriptionally regulate gene expression impacting cell proliferation, apoptosis and differentiation. Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma (PRCC) comprises 10 to 15 percent of all RCCs and is subdivided into two types: Type 1 (papillae lined by single layer of cells with low grade nuclear features and scant cytoplasm) and Type 2 (papillae lined by pseudostratified nuclei of higher nuclear grade and abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm). We identified a panel of statistically significant miRs that are differentially expressed in PRCC compared to normal renal tissue consistent with morphological differences between PRCC types.
Design: We selected tumor and adjacent normal renal tissue from 5 cases of Type 1 PRCC, 5 cases of Type 2 PRCC and performed high-throughput microarray (Exiqon, Woburn MA) and quantitative real-time PCR analysis of miR expression levels (TaqMan, AB, Carlsbad CA). The data were subjected to statistical analyses and hierarchical clustering (Partek, St. Louis MO) revealing a discrete set of miRs that exhibited robust statistically significant changes in each PRCC type compared to normal renal tissue and other PRCC type.
Results: Sixteen miRs were differentially expressed amongst the 3 specimen classes. In type 1 PRCC, 4 miRs (including miR-105, p<1.11x10-6 and miR-301b, p < 1.33 x 10-5) were increased 2.3 to 10.5 folds while 3 miRs (including miR-10b, p < 2.91 x 10-4) were decreased. In Type 2 PRCC, 4 miRs (including miR-105, p<3.4x10-5 and miR-21, p<1.44 x 10-5) were increased 3.7 to 6.5 folds while 6 miRs (including miR-136, p< 2.37 x 10-5 and miR-559,p< 1.98 x 10-4) were decreased. miR-105 was common to both types and was increased 10.5 folds in type 1 PRCC and 6.5 folds in type 2 PRCC. The mRNA transcripts representing targets of these sixteen miRs displayed significant correlated expression changes (15 transcripts in type 1 and 32 in type 2) including CASP2, GRB2 (both increased) and NR3C2 (decreased).
Conclusions: In summary, this study indicates the important role of miR expression in regulating mRNA transcription in RCC. Common miR changes may play a role in PRCC formation. However, exclusionary differences in the miR expression profile may provide a basis for discriminating between the two types of PRCC.
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The best running shoe I have ever owned, I have trained for and run my fastest marathons in these. Would buy them again in a heartbeat.
Give your feet a breath of fresh air on the run with the barefoot breathability of our Vapor Glove. Zero drop cushioning lands your foot pancake flat for full ground contact, merged with its all mesh upper (washable!) that molds to your foot while ventilating heat and moisture.
• Breathable mesh upper
• External TPU heel sling for contoured support
• M Select FRESH naturally prevents odor before it starts for fresh smelling feet
• Mesh footbed
• Reflective details for increased visibility in low light
• Wash as needed in cold water (gentle cycle). Air dry
• 0mm Drop / 0mm Cush / 5.5mm Stack Height
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The best running shoe I have ever owned, I have trained for and run my fastest marathons in these. Would buy them again in a heartbeat.
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I've just started running in minimalist shoes and barefoot. So far my collection contains inov-8, vibrams, vivobarefoot and a couple pairs of sandals. After searching for the perfect shoe I found it in the vapor gloves. As soon as I ran in them the first time I was hooked. Now I own 3 pairs (one in each color) and my wife owns 2 pairs of vapor gloves. Please continue making this shoe for a long time.
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Running, Casual.
Those are not my first pair of this kind of shoes. I like the feeling of barefoot walking but also knowing my feet are protected from the environment. Those shoes are very comfortable, flexible in use for all kinds of sports as well as I like to wear them just for the good looks. I can recommend those shoes for everybody who likes to be closer to the natural walk. One of the best products I ever bought. I still have my first pair and use them daily.
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After wearing out my beloved original Road Gloves I needed a replacement. I had read reviews saying that the newer versions of the Road Gloves had increased the stack height. Having immediate feedback of how softly I land is essential for me to avoid injuring my sensitive lower back. I'm 6'6". So I risked ordering the Vapor Gloves. I usually take an 11.5. I have a pair of 11.5 Mix Master Moves that I use for harsh rough trails that fit great. The 11.5 Vapor Gloves felt like I was wearing clown shoes, so back they went with me eating the shipping costs. But I loved the feel of them so I ordered 11s and they have been wonderful! I have logged close to 200km in my Vapor Gloves now and have enjoyed every run. They are wonderfully thin and light and have been providing healthy feedback keeping my feet, legs and back strong. I can't use them on more some more rocky jagged trails like I could risk with my old Road Gloves, but that's what my Mix Master Moves are for.
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I did a lot of running this winter in VIVOBAREFOOT's road running shoe: the Stealth. They were a great pair of shoes, one of their better features being the spacious toe box which really allowed my toes to splay on long easy runs. But as warmer weather arrived and with it, track season, I started to need some shoes for shorter, faster workouts. The Stealth's toe box was just too sloppy, so I bought a pair of vapor gloves (my second) and instantly remembered why I liked them so much the first time. They fit like a second skin and even at high speeds or on steep descents they never feel sloppy. Somehow they achieve this seemingly without sacrificing any space for the forefoot. Best pair of running shoes I've owned.
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How The Registry is Advancing Leadership in Carbon Management
The Registry is continually looking for new ways to help companies, non-profits, government agencies and institutions meet their carbon management goals and increase their competitiveness. The following are a few of things we're doing to support and encourage corporate leadership in carbon reporting and reductions.
Climate Registered Program: Recognizing Leadership in Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Climate Registered™ Silver, Gold and Platinum
We are currently piloting a new leadership program that recognizes organizations that are voluntarily reducing their GHG emissions in a credible way. Organizations that meet the program criteria will be eligible to be awarded Climate Registered Silver, Gold or Platinum status.
Draft program parameters are available for review here.
Simplifying the Reporting Process
GHG Sync
We are launching a new tool that will enable organizations to upload data to The Registry's reporting software, the Climate Registry Information System (CRIS), without having to manually enter each source and facility. To use GHG Sync, you will need to map your data to an XML schema and then submit it to CRIS using a web interface. If you are interested in beta testing GHG Sync please contact Craig Wong at email@example.com.
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As a leader in establishing third-party verification practices, The Climate Registry was asked to participate in The Sustainability Consortium's Assurance Working Group. The Sustainability Consortium is an independent organization of diverse global participants who work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability through all stages of a product's life cycle. The Assurance Working Group's objective is to ensure that product-level sustainability measurement and reporting standards developed through The Sustainability Consortium are objective, measurable, complete, relevant, verifiable, and comparable.


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Articles by Jennifer Whittle
Poll Recap: Eliminating Harmful Ammonia
January 27, 2015
Of the 915 respondents, 233 (25%) said they remove wet spots and use shavings or another product to control stall odors. Read More
Poll Recap: Staying Warm in Winter
January 20, 2015
Of the 760 respondents, 201 (26%) said they would never give up their winter boots. Read More
Poll Recap: Horsey New Year's Resolutions
January 13, 2015
Of the 618 respondents, 138 (22%) said they resolved to spend more time grooming and relaxing with their horses. Read More
Poll Recap: Horse Birthdays
January 06, 2015
Of the 904 respondents, 658 (73%) said they celebrate their horses' birthdays on the day the animal was born. Read More
Poll Recap: Holiday Traditions
December 30, 2014
Of the 433 respondents, 128 (30%) said they hang a stocking for their horse. Read More
Poll Recap: Breeding Plans for 2015
December 23, 2014
Of the 535 respondents, 401 (75%) said they do not plan to breed a mare in 2015. Read More
Poll Recap: Hay Soaking
December 16, 2014
Of the 755 respondents, 584 (77%) said they do not soak their horses' hay. Read More
Poll Recap: Halter Preferences
December 09, 2014
Of the 1,228 respondents, 378 (31%) said they primarily use flat nylon halters for their horses. Read More
Poll Recap: Thanksgiving Horse Care
December 03, 2014
Of the 1,096 poll respondents, 748 (68%) said they stay home at Thanksgiving and care for their own horses. Read More
Poll Recap: Mud Management
November 25, 2014
Of the 600 poll respondents, 161 (27%) said they use sand in their paddocks to reduce mud. Read More
Poll Recap: What Conformation Flaws Can You Live With?
November 18, 2014
Of the 1,074 respondents, 349 (32%) said they could live with a slight club foot in their horse's conformation. Read More
Poll Recap: Horse Sale Selections
November 11, 2014
Of the 738 respondents, 440 (60%) said they prefer to sell horses using online or print classifieds and flyers. Read More
Poll Recap: Feeding Arrangements
November 04, 2014
Of the 1,313 poll respondents, 727 (55%) said their horses are separated during mealtime. Read More
Poll Recap: Horse Feeding Frequency
October 28, 2014
Of the 2,049 respondents, 698 (34%) said their horse receives hay twice per day. Read More
Poll Recap: Blanketing or Not
October 21, 2014
Of the 1,531 respondents, 650 (42%) said they plan on blanketing their horses only during inclement weather. Read More
Poll Recap: Selling Rescue Horses
October 14, 2014
Of the 1,183 respondents, 889 (75%) said yes, it is appropriate to sell or charge a rehoming fee for a rescued horse. Read More
Poll Recap: Horse Prices
October 07, 2014
Of the 1,858 respondents, 823 people (44%) said they paid $1,001-$5,000 for the last horse they purchased. Read More
Poll Recap: How Much is a 'Rescue' Horse Worth?
September 30, 2014
Most respondents said referring to a horse as a 'rescue' does not make him more or less valuable than a nonrescue horse. Read More
Poll Recap: Supplement Expenses
September 23, 2014
Of the 1,045 respondents, 227 (22%) said they spend $21-$40 per month on supplements per horse. Read More
Poll Recap: Renaming Horses
September 16, 2014
Have you changed a horse's name? In a recent poll, 66% of respondents said they have renamed a horse. Read More
Poll Recap: Your Veterinarian's Horsemanship Skills
September 09, 2014
Of the 675 respondents, 519 (77%) said their veterinarian's strongest horse handling skill is being patient and calm. Read More
Poll Recap: Social Media Usage
September 02, 2014
Of the 423 respondents, 280 (66%) said they rely on Facebook the most for horse information. Read More
Poll Recap: Tipping Farriers
August 26, 2014
Of the 1,727 respondents, 1,220 people (71%) said they do not tip their farrier. Read More
Poll Recap: Room for a Rescue
August 19, 2014
Of the 575 total respondents, 450 (78%) said they have rescued a horse. Read More
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August 12, 2014
Of the 1,138 respondents, 532 (47%) said they're most likely to splurge on riding boots. Read More


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Sclerotherapy is another effective treatment for leg spider veins. During the treatment, a concentrated salt solution is injected into the spider veins, resulting in damage to the inside wall of the vein and reduction of the appearance of the veins. Several treatments are necessary to achieve the desired cosmetic result. Compression stockings must be worn for two weeks after the procedure to achieve optimal results. Sclerotherapy treatments may be performed as often as once a month. A dermatologist can determine whether gentle YAG or sclerotherapy would be most appropriate for your client.


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In this keynote, award-winning author, professional speaker and founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality Chip Conley shares his fascinating business model inspired by Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Chip Conley begins his speech by recounting the story of Vivian, an employee from one of his first hotels, who inspired him to question the experience he was providing for consumers. Witnessing the emotional connection Vivian made with her coworkers and hotel guests, Conley recognized one of the simplest facts in business: we are all humans.
Borrowing from Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Chip Conley created the transformation pyramid to measure the happiness of customers and employees. Conley shares how the transformation pyramid enabled him to better understand the intangible needs of his customers and employees, leading his company to triple its profits between 2001 and 2008.


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JCGB Album Release Party This Friday Dec 7th
In case you've missed our shameless Facebook promotion and flyers, the Jefferson County Green Band is releasing their brand new album 'Great Spirit' this Friday at the Red Rock Tavern in Fairfield, IA.
GreenBand starts around 9:00 pm. We'll have all our new Green Goods with us that night, including all new shirts, hoodies, beanies, koozies, and those fuzzy things with the string tied to them that go "zink zoink zup" when you shake them up!
If you're even half as excited about this as we are, this party is going to be berzerk!
Lots and Lots,
"It (JCGB) is a tight posse that pumps black oil into each groove, loose and deliciously gritty" — Jimmy Moore, The Fairfield Weekly Reader
"The Green Band has been working it's way through the area for several years and is one of the most recognized names in the area. On July 20th they expanded even more, opening for national act Blues Traveler… The thing is, the opening band probably had as much of an audience as the "Big Boys"" — Joe Benedict, The Midnight Special
"With music twisting and turning across genres faster than you can name three commercial rap-metal bands, just how do you pioneer new styles and sounds? Take traditional bluegrass and add equal parts rock & roll, stir in blues, a half a cup of folk and a pinch of attitude and the recipe is complete." — Kevin Miller, Art Scene


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Background: I'm looking to preemptively replace an ~18 year old natural gas furnace. House is 102 years old, located in Seattle. Living sqft 3,000, that includes finished basement. Had attic taken to R49 and dense pack cellulose blown into the exterior walls. Double hung windows on first floor (~20) are original, single pane. Basement and upstairs are double-pane. House is better sealed than when I got it, but certainly not drum-tight. I don't think I want an HVAC, space, noise, cost, generally mild summers. Questions: |
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Having lived in the Seattle area (Silverdale) years ago for three years, I've got to ask. With the generally mild weather in Seattle, why preemptively replace a working furnace? If it were to die in mid-Winter someday, I suspect you could survive for a few days until a replacement could be installed. I/ve never owned a furnace that needed replacement at anytime near as early as yours. YMMV |
- Posted by seattleCraftsman (My Page) on Thu, Sep 19, 13 at 0:07
Real motivators are that this sucker (Plus 80 Payne) is noisy and to help with room layout revision. Wouldn't mind a more efficient model either. Had thought gas furnaces were good to maybe 20ish years, so didn't think I was really throwing in the towel on this thing too early. I may be way off. It currently vents up through chimney and intake from the basement. My hope - so correct me if I'm wrong - with a new furnace, one that does intake through the exterior wall, I could make a solid and sound-insulated wall where I currently have the bifold doors. We watch TV in the rec room and that is difficult when ole' Payne fires up. Less of a concern is the bedroom on the other side, which is an infrequent guest room. |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Thu, Sep 19, 13 at 8:37
What size and efficiency is existing furnace? You have AC as well? How is home's insulation qualities, ext walls, attic, basement, etc. Any hot/cold spots? Typical winter temp averages? Location of existing furnace? Post back. IMO |
This post was edited by tigerdunes on Thu, Sep 19, 13 at 8:38
- Posted by weedmeister (My Page) on Thu, Sep 19, 13 at 16:08
I know you have gas, but a heat pump there might not be such a bad idea and worth investigating. I seem to remember that the Seattle area had really low electric rates. |
Re the heat pump. If thinking about that, examine the costs and scope of possibly needing to upgrade the electric service. |
Re the heat pump. If thinking about that, examine the costs and scope of possibly needing to upgrade the electric service. |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Thu, Sep 19, 13 at 17:49
If OP will provide his rates, I will be glad to run the fuel comparison numbers. I think it would be well to note OP's home is 102 yrs old. This raises the question of the home's insulation properties. If good, then consider a HP paired with 80% eff two stg VS furnace. If poor, I would forget the HP and stay with nat gas for heating. IMO |
- Posted by seattleCraftsman (My Page) on Thu, Sep 19, 13 at 20:20
Thanks for the questions. A point against a heat pump is where to locate it - no AC currently, no real room next to house, not much out back, they're loud(ish) and the windows are thin... Some answers: Electical rates: Summer Billing Cycles Winter Billing Cycles Gas |
By all means do a whole House load-calc on your home for sizing any new furnace or A/C or heat pump. Use the calculator & use .4 or .5 Air changes per Hour (ACH) * cu.ft volume of your home to get the CFM...put in the blank___CFM; when U think U have it right print it; U can't save it; unless U use 'Snipping Tool' to capture the screen image of it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: whole House load-calc
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Fri, Sep 20, 13 at 13:46
Depending models, heat pump condensers are no louder than straight AC condensers. That's a fact. If AC is unimportant for the time being then just stick with a good nat gas furnace. I would go with a two stage var speed model. The question would be whether high eff 95+% efficient or standard 80% efficient. I'm not even going to run the fuel comparison costs unless you are interested in HP for the AC mode. You will have to tell me. Perhaps I overlooked it -the size of your existing furnace. Post back. If you are interested in AC, I would look at a HP paired with nat gas furnace. If not stay straight nat gas furnace and perhaps you might add AC at a later date. Just tell me the direction you are leaning. IMO |
- Posted by seattleCraftsman (My Page) on Fri, Sep 20, 13 at 16:37
Not interested in AC now. Higher efficiency, 95%+ Payne furnace, 395cav048111 |
- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Fri, Sep 20, 13 at 16:50
Get a load calc to confirm sizing. I would think an 80 KBTU 95%+ model with a 4 ton rated blower. That would give you the option to add a 4 ton AC condenser for the future if so inclined. What size living area in the basement is included in the 3000 sq ft? Basement below grade? Insulation properties if any ? I would look at Carrier/Bryant, Trane/AmStd, and Rheem. IMO |
- Posted by seattleCraftsman (My Page) on Fri, Sep 20, 13 at 17:44
Thanks for the recommendations. Appreciate the help from everyone. Basement is just shy of 1,000 sqft with 7 foot ceiling. About 2/3 below grade with ~5/8 of walls insulated with R13. Carpet on floor, but no insulation. Load calc with some guesses. Cool tool, I'll have to more accurately measure things and give it another go. |
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Series 3 figs hit the UK
Posted by Huw,Prompted by lukehankenobi's report yesterday about the Brighton store, I went there today, on a detour to picking up Granny for Christmas (luckily only about a 10 mile one). I picked up all but one of the Star Wars sets (all but 7869, which wasn't there but I did get the T6 (7931) which was in the stock room) and about 20 series 3 figs. I just grabbed a couple of handfuls from the box at the till. I thought I'd resist buying a box this time because they are, after all, inferior Chinese-made figs, and I don't need a glut of them.
Anyway, back home, I've sorted them out and with the aid of my wife we managed to decipher the dots, which appear to be the same as those on our crib-sheet. I opened one of each different pattern and ended up with 9 uniques, which isn't too bad I suppose. Sadly no fishermen though...
If anyone in the UK's up for a spot of trading, get in touch! I have spare mummies, gorilla guys, snowboard girls and baseball players plus a couple of others.
There was quite a selection of Ninjago out including what I think was the Spinjitzu Starter Set, 2257, for £12.99. There didn't appear to be any sets on sale in the shop, so either it was a short lived sale or they've sold out already.
Update: I'm hearing that Ninjago is available in some branches of Tesco now, too. The starter packs are £7.45 (thanks azzatru)
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cant wait till these hit everywhere in the uk :D
I'm just waiting for the entrepreneurs to start posting full sets of S3 minifigs on eBay - I'm done with the lucky dip !
PS. How much were the figs this time round ?
1.99 still, luckily!
That's great news if a single Crib sheet will work for everyone.
Unfortunatly I too will wait until Ebayers start selling full sets of these. I'm getting cheesed off with the amount of duplicates I got last time. Reading previous posts I'm not too sure on using the crib-sheet on these as it doesn't seem to work according to comments made.
Does anyone know if you could xray the packet with a xray app on the iphone or ipod touch 4g to see what is inside? If not im definatley buying a whole set on ebay.
@JonnyRonny - the 'x-ray' apps are all gimmicks/tricks; they don't really x-ray anything, so they aren't going to be any use here.
@Huw - did they have any of the new Atlantis sets?
I know its not news in America, but my dad picked up a couple for me at a ToysRUs. They had a limit of two so I had him get a couple random. They ended up being the fisherman and the racer (the latter I gave to my friend).
Again, I know that's not news... but on the bags, I couldn't find any bumps whatsoever... ???
@JaseTJ - The dots/dimples are fairly faint on the bottom flap of the backside of the packet.
@bluemoose - I can't speak for Brighton, but our stateside Lego Store only had the 2/3 new small Atlantis sets and the medium "Angler Fish" - esque set. The corrugated pillar pieces do look great, though.
Thanks ... but not much use to me, as I'm unlikely to visit a US LEGO store any time in the next 24 hours ;-)
Nice that the figs are still £1.99, given that the price seems to have been hiked elsewhere.
7869 was in stock yesterday, it must've sold out!
Has anyone been to the Bluewater Lego Store? If so, what new sets do they have?
@bluemoose: yes: the temple, the green fishy thing, the walker and 7976. I didn't notice the drill sub.
@bluemoose - Glad I could help. :o)
I hope they come to Canada soon! :)
Okay.. I think I can see them on the Racer, and maybe on the fisherman.. I got REALLY lucky with him, didn't I? The beard is awesome btw, and my friend suggested it for Santa? (Yellow pants too, that are distinguishably pants!)
scoutjo5: tru already has them, but they are not allowed to sell them untill jan 1.
@ R4-G9: How can T"R"U have them but not sell them till Jan. 1st? Don't the realize that UK & US have them out already? Oh well, never will buy CM's from T"R"U.
Could you add what you paid for the Star Wars sets? I have yet to see the UK RRP for any of the star wars line!
@Mutley, two words: 'too much' :-)
7868 Mace Windu Starfighter, £36
7915 V Wing, £22
7929 Battle of Naboo, £26
Battle packs, £10
As I said, too much :-)
@Huw - Thanks! Not to bad but the T6 looks a little on the pricy side.
@TheKingOfBuilding - I went to the bluewater store this afternoon.
- They had most of pharohs quest, but no pyramid or snake set,
- a few of the smaller ninjago sets
- no new atlantis sets
- Lots of the new city police sets, but no bank
- The battle of naboo, bounty hunter gunship, new battle packs, V wing fighter and the battle of Genosis. there was no jedi shuttle, or mace windu starfighter
- no diagon alley
- no collectable minifigs :(
the only sets i found on sale were the wind turbine, construct a zurg, and price of persia all half price.
How did you find deciphering the dots? Different people have said that it was both easy and hard. Every new report makes me nervous about the whole deal. But they probably won't arrive in Australia for another week or so.
i like lego: if you are in calgary the 32nd ave tru has them out for sale, aswell as tru macloud trail, and tru in red deer!
I just sold all my series two double ups on trademe, an auction site here in New Zealand. Made a small profit too. Its kind of a pain but I had eleven double ups, all sold in a week! Series three won't be out here untill early January im told. Oh and the series two figures are still on sale at Toy World Napier for $2.99NZ for any Kiwis still looking! (Half price).
R4-G9 do they have lots of lego minifigures i live in lethbridge but im goin to calgary soon also how much were they
How do you know that they are made in China? What's the difference? (inferior quality that you've mentioned) how do we know which ones are superior quality? Can you tell by the box?
its grant: the spinners were $12.99 the starter set was$24.99, the four smallest sets were $6.99, $9.99, $19.99, $24.99, and garmodon's dark fortress was $89.99.
@Achilles, minifigs in the 'extended product range' are made in China. That includes chess sets, collectable minifigs, magnets, the minifig collection boxes, battle packs and so on. Everything that's not in a regular box or polybag, basically.
The differences are clear when you compare one with the other. The Chinese made ones are made of an almost translucent plastic with a different finish. You can see some differences here http://www.flickr.com/photos/hmillington/4500472863/in/set-72157622329075437/, and other pics in the set.
If anyone lives near/in Chelmsford, the Prince's Road Tesco has some Ninjago single spinners, starter sets, and the skeleton motobike sets (I was suprised how small they were!). I bought a starter set to see how the Spinjitzu spinners worked, but it turns out that you have spin them yourself :-(
@ jallon13: Thanks for the Bluewater set avaibility news!
the jan 2011 catlog just came through my door,it says the ninjago battle arena and magnet set wont be avalible untill jan 1st but it doesnt say that on any other ninjago set
All of the Series 3 Mini-figs in the USA TRU have barcodes. Could anyone make a cheat sheet for those? I went to the TRU nearest me and found 7 boxes of mini-figs. 3 of the boxes weren't, which I did open, I searched through by feeling the polybags and left with 4 fisherman! That pole is a distinctive piece and the fish. They are a pricy $3.99 though.
Smyths Toy Shop in Telford has a good selection of the Ninjago sets. It's not a theme that I'm interested in and I'm sorry but I didn't make a note of the set numbers. Smyths Telford close at 4pm Christmas Eve in case you plan to visit a Smyths branch today.
The LEGO Brand Store in Milton Keynes also has the series 3 minifigs in stock; I was told there was a 16-per customer limit :-(
I just came back from the Westfield, London shop. They had the minifigs series 3 but were selling fast. I managed to get almost all the ones I wanted (elf, samurai, gorilla, sumo, fisherman, mummy) plus a few I didn't. The Westfield shop had all the following:
- City: 7287, 7498, 7285, 7288, 7279
- Ninjago: 2504, 2505, 2518, 2519, 2263, 2259, 2258, 2112, 2113, 2114, 2115,
- Pharaoh: 7306, 7307, 7326, 7327
- Atlantis: 7976, 7978, 7985
- Harry Potter: 10217
- Creator: 5763, 5766, 5761, 5762
- Racers: 8231, 8227, 8221, 8228
- Technic: 8067, 8065, 8069, 8066
- Star Warts: 7913, 7914, 7915, 7869, 7930, 7931, 7929, 7868
They had some of the Hero Factory sets but I didn't have time to record which ones. Sorry! They're open until 6.00pm today (Christmas eve). Phone: 0208 749 1059
Will the collectable minifigures be in whsimiths after christmas
@herolegoman: you don't want to buy Lego from WHsmiths, the prices are crazy!
@freindboy: Those aren't the barcodes from previous series. Series 1 and 2 had a secondary barcode under the main that varied from fig to fig, while these are all identical and are the ones retailers use when ringing up the item.
I just bought them all of ebay at a good price.
The cribsheet doesn't work for me, somehow...
Just back from Nottingham and they had all Ninjago sets in John Lewis.
toys r us does not have minifig series 3 cases they put them on hangers next to the lego isle with the other bagged lego sets not in boxes such as the lego star wars speeder bike set. i wish the sold the casees. oh ya dont go to target to look for minifigure series 3 its not there
lego minifigure series is really a pain in the butt sometimes becauseyou wont know who you get ,but the dot decoder helped me get the mummy yesterday when i went with my freind to toys r us and we were both looking for the gorilla suit guy but i felt the bags and i thought the fisherman's fish was the bannana and he thought the tennis player's hair was the helmet so neither of us got him.
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Has any one heard of or used House of Wesley? I recieved a plant catalog from them but have never heard of them before. |
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I hadn't heard of them, but I did a Garden Watchdog search for you (everyone should do this before ordering), which resulted in an OVERWHELMINGLY negative rating. Do the search yourself for some interesting reading. |
Sorry I have not been back sooner,but thank you. How do you do a watchdog search |
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1. When a card says "Put into play" or something similar do you have to pay the resource cost (I'm guessing yes but I had a discussion with another player about this so I guessed I should ask).
2. What happens if a Objective (like Troll Purse) which says attach to an enemy plays but there is no-one suitable to attach it to.
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So im brand new to running and im wondering during a space battle what do all the players do? I mean the rogue trader as captain determines the vessels actions. the void master could handle maneuvers or gunnery or launching small craft. a explorator could run damage control tests or try to coax a little extra out of the old girl so to speak but what does a seneschal or missionary or arch militant do during space combat?
Multiple characters on one ship
Posted 25 April 2012 - 02:50 PM
Posted 25 April 2012 - 08:01 PM
Well that largely depends on the nature of the character, really. Your seneschal might be the make a detailed scan of the enemy vessel to find its' weak points, or he's on the vox managing the emergency comms traffic to prevent the crew from rioting. The missionary could be in the med-bay patching up crew-members, or leading a boarding party of power-armoured sororitas. Your arch-militant could be down in the gunnery decks with a whip and bull-horn, forcing the loading crews to work faster or up in the bridge plotting in a firing solution. If you haven't already, I'd suggest getting Into The Storm and taking a look at Ship Roles. They're positions on the ship that confer certain responsibilities and bonuses, which may assist your players in finding things to do on the ship that suit them.
Posted 26 April 2012 - 12:56 AM
look up the Starship Combat Cards thread - they'll help your players keep track of what each of them can do
Posted 05 May 2012 - 05:37 PM
Players will normally take extended actions to help out with what ever needs doing
Posted 05 May 2012 - 06:08 PM
I will say that ship combat has been one of the most difficult things for my party to grasp/get into. We use maps for all combat, and my experience has been that players are used to being able to move their guy around, attack stuff with it, etc. With ship combat, you will generally have all the characters on one ship, with one person being responsible for moving, one for shooting, and the rest doing other functions. It can be difficult to get the hang of for a party.
As far as what each player does, take a look at the Extended Actions in Space Combat in the RT Core rules. You should have a pretty good idea of what skill-sets each of your players has built his or her character towards, and you'll find that a LOT of those skills have an application in ship combat. I'd use those extended actions as a guideline, rather than a definitive list. If you have someone who makes a character who just isn't trained (or good) at any of the skills that are listed in the Extended Actions, see what you can make up for them to do to contribute. And if that is not possible (say they've made a character with massive WS, S, T, and ZERO non-combat skills) you can always allow them to "lead" a boarding party or hit and run action initiated by another character to give a bonus.
One other note - I've read elsewhere (and agree with it myself) that its not a good idea to allow your party's characters on multiple ships in the course of combat. It makes it more difficult to deal with adventure hooks in basically all of the published adventures, increases the risk that SOMEONE is going to be burning a Fate point, and just generally reduces the ability for face to face interactions between characters. Since my group is obtaining more ships, I've basically told them that they can each pick one or more ships (divvied up however works for the group) and then they get to control that ship in space combat through training the command staff of that ship, direct vox/astropathic link, etc.


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