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Is it an art auctioneer, a miner, an arms dealer, a front for the army? Probably all of the above.
"Corruption in Chinese politics is so institutionalized. Back in the '80s, Deng told Party veterans that their time was up. If China was to modernize then it would need engineers, scientists and bankers," said Parris Chang, a former Penn State professor and Taiwan National Security Council deputy director.
"He told them that if they left their military and party posts, they wouldn't be shortchanged. 'We will have ways to compensate you, and your children.' This is part of the symbiotic relationship between government-sponsored businesses, the party and the government itself," Chang said.
That's helped fuel the emergence over the past two or three decades of a Chinese "military industrial complex," he added.
"Poly and several others are engaged in [China's military rise] through their arms sales and resource extractions abroad. When the US complained that Poly was selling arms to Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East states, Deng asked them [Poly leadership] to come into his office and asked how much they made. When they replied that it was $2 billion, he said 'not bad' and the matter was dropped."
It was the arms business where Poly first made its name — and earned a reputation for bending the rules.
"China's international strategy is driven by market access to natural resources. Any priority that conflicts with those imperatives, whether it's honoring its own laws on freedom of expression or adhering to international sanctions or supporting heinous regimes like Sudan, Syria or Iran, then the Chinese have a conflict that needs to be resolved internally. Unfortunately, it's usually resolved in favor of growth and access to raw materials," said Amnesty's Januzzi via Skype.
While companies such as Poly have long been accused of providing arms to despots and low-interest loans in return for resource concessions, some observers say that doesn't mean these deals are always carried out with the backing of Beijing.
Derek Scissors, a senior research fellow for Asia economics at Washington-based conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, says China's Foreign Ministry can't rein in most powerful state-owned enterprises (SOEs) because their connections to Communist Party and military royalty shield them from reproach.
"Poly isn't particularly large by centrally controlled standards, which have three of the top 10 firms in the world. They don't seem to be very specialized in anything and that makes a lot of people suspicious that this is essentially another PLA front company," said Scissors.
Scissors says Poly's often go-it-alone approach and reluctance to answer to officials on the ground is "completely normal" for Chinese SOEs with powerful connections. "What's interesting about Poly is that [state assets watchdog] SASAC has been pushing companies to stop investing overseas in non-core businesses, but it's still allowed to be heavily involved in a series of these fad industries."
A common, albeit mistaken, maxim of Western media is that China is a country controlled by 12 old guys in a smoky back room, where all princelings, the state and Party are connected and working together. But some China watchers say that while there are times of cooperation, divisions and competition also run deep.
"The more you get into it, the more complex these relationships are. The reason they are so complicated is that, as they were being detached from the state, there were so many different hands in the pot and everybody got a piece of the action. It's an extraordinarily complicated process," said Curtis Milhaupt, a China legal expert at Columbia University. He testified in February's congressional hearings on policy options for addressing Chinese state firms at the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Curtis says China was bereft of the family-run conglomerates commonly found in other parts of Asia after the Chinese revolution, so the Party and its scions have substituted these missing family groups as the new economic power elite.
"Obviously there's a big down side to that in terms of corruption, nepotism and this black box quality that China's SOEs have. Trying to get to the bottom of it is very tricky. But when we say that these companies are controlled by the state, it really buries a huge amount of complexity and conflicting interests," said Curtis.
But what isn't so complicated is the type of support Poly's businesses receive from the state. And when those interests collide, it's not always the government that has the upper hand.
"Chinese politics is so polarized and fractured. The military-industrial complex and the so-called oil lobby are very powerful. Their views and interests are not always the same as the foreign ministry so they often don't care about what the foreign ministry thinks. The foreign ministry doesn't make the final decision anymore. This is why they can't deliver on some of their promises," said Chang.


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There's a future at BBC for former Downton Abbey star Jessica Brown Findlay, who has been chosen to headline its upcoming adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1936 gothic novel Jamaica Inn. It's okay if you've never heard of the novel – I certainly haven't – but it sounds like it could be an interesting story to tell. It might not be as enrapturing as Downton Abbey, but I wouldn't expect it to be. This is a different breed, unlike what we've seen from Findlay in the past. I, for one, am I excited for this project, even though I'm not familiar with the source material.
According to Deadline, BBC One will air the adaptation in three parts, written by Emma Frost (The White Queen) and produced by Origin Pictures. Philippa Lowthorpe will direct the series, which takes place in 1820s Cornwall. Mary Yellan (Findlay) is our central character, a young woman sent to live with her aunt (Joanne Whalley) after the death of her mother. What she discovers upon arriving at the Jamaica Inn is her aunt's complete submission to her domineering husband Joss (Sean Harris). On top of that, the inn is merely a front for a smuggling ring. Life doesn't sound like it will be all that great for Mary.
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We were all sitting in the hot, stuffy dining room of our hotel in Nepal Gunjafter a long day's library inauguration. Next to me was Smita, a small,slender waif of a girl, who looked about 16 at most. To imagine her inher late 20s and a top reporter for one of Kathmandu's best newspapers wasimpossible! I asked her how she had achieved so much, and she told me astory.
Smitagrew up in Rukum, a province in far west Nepal that was very poor and backward evenfor one of the world's least developed countries. For many years, Rukumhad been controlled by the Maoists, and operated as an autonomous state withinthe country. The literacy rate was one of the lowest in all Nepal, manypeople had no electricity and most lived below the poverty level. Ofthose children who did attend school, almost all were boys.
Smita'sparents were illiterate farmers, but they did believe in education, sending hertwo older brothers to school. Her uncle was a school teacher, himself anda very important man in Smita's life. When she was young, he would tellher stories and encourage her to dream. She loved him very much.
Oneday the uncle traveled east across the country to Kathmandu. While there,during a random conversation, he learned that years back men had landed on themoon - something of which he was heretofore unaware.
Returningto Rukum, one of the stories he told Smita was about the moonlanding. She was amazed when she heard of such an inconceivable event -men so far up in the sky on the moon! Astonishing yet an inspiration forher! Even though she had never been to school, Smita dreamt of being adoctor one day when she grew up. If men could land on the moon - totallyunimaginable earlier - atleast she could go to school and study.
Sinceher brothers were students and her uncle supported Smita's wish to learn, herparents let her go to school - the first girl in her village to ever attendclass. Not only did she graduate, but she managed to get a scholarship tothe university in Kathmandu. Along the way, she changed her mind aboutmedicine and became a newspaper reporter
WhenI asked her what gave her the strength to do what no other woman in her villagehad done, she smiled and referred to her uncle.
"Thatstory meant the world to me. I knew at that moment that my dreams could become real. I toocould shoot for the stars," she said solemnly.
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Bruce and Barbara Exstrum recently returned from a custom Myths and Mountains journey to Peru! Below is an intriguing account of their experience and a few photos, snapped along the way....
We wanted to celebrate ourmilestone birthdays with a special trip.Our planning started with Machu Picchu and escalated from there.How much could we fit into 14 days butspend enough time to get to know each place?Allie took our wish list and turned it into a well-crafted customitinerary:deep rain forest for aweek, then Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Sacred Valley, followed by a scenic bus ride toPuno with a home stay on Lake Titicaca, and just enough time for a day's tourof Lima before heading home.We emergedat the other end exhausted (by design) but very happy and with many wonderfulmemories.We made all of ourconnections, the accommodations were as advertised, and our guides were veryprofessional, knowledgeable, and fun to be with.
We highly recommend the TambopataResearch Center for getting the full rain forest experience, complete with arare spider monkey sighting (plus watching the expert river pilots in both lowwater and very high water), Machu Picchu of course (no pictures prepare you forhow breathtaking that first view is), the bus from Cuzco to Puno (we weredubious about the wisdom of taking a 9-hour bus ride, but it's a reallycomfortable bus with interesting stops and as it turned out, we appreciated thechance to sit for a while), and the home stay on Taquile Island in LakeTiticaca, whichcame with beautifulpeople, beautiful views, and some of the best food of the trip.
However, we may not yet be able toclaim membership in the Adventure Travel community because 1) Everything wentas planned.2) The closest we cameto a "crisis" was having the soles of Barb's hiking boots come apart (bothshoes!) halfway through our visit to Machu Picchu. In an uncharacteristic fitof packing light, Barb had brought only these shoes on this part of the trip,but was saved by a kind vendor at the market in Aguas Calientes who not onlyhad superglue for sale, but helped us apply it to make sure it would work(temporarily, but long enough to get us through the day). 3) We spent our lastseveral hours before our late flight from Lima observing the local culture atthe high-end cliffside Larcomar shopping center (but there is a small satelliteof the Gold Museum there).Did wemention we were exhausted and not thinking clearly?
Thanks again to Allie, Katie, andeveryone at M&M and their excellent local providers for giving us such amemorable experience and several future months of sorting and editing thephotos.
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On November 2nd, 2009; The Founder and President of READ- DrAntonia Neubauer - was felicitated by Nepal Tourism Board for her outstandingcontribution in developing rural tourism through literacy.
Sharing her motivation for establishing libraries invillages of Nepal,Dr Neubauer said that the trekking guide inspired her to set up a library inNamche village in 1981. She added that it was due to inspiration from a guidethat she understood the importance of education in Nepal's villages. Sheexplained that READ is about educational, economic and community development asa whole. National Planning Commission former vice-president and Emeritus boardmember of READ Nepal Dr Mohan Man Saiju said READ has been identifying tourismpotential destinations and establishing libraries at those places so as toproduce skilled human resources which can deliver standard services totourists visiting the country. "The libraries have not only developed readingculture in Nepal but alsohelped in disseminating information to tourists visiting Nepal," said
Nepal Library Association president Bhola Kumar Shrestha. He added thatliteracy is one of the important millennium development goals set by thegovernment.
During the ceremony, there was a presence of the CEO ofNepal Tourism Board, Press and Media and READ Nepal well wishers. The news waswidely covered by Nepalmedia.
This is a great honor for READ to berecognized by the government body of Nepal.
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We received this wonderful note from Daniel and Evgeniya, who recently returned from their 10-day "Magic of Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca" customized journey with Myths and Mountains. In the spirit of travel, we thought it would be nice to share their experiences with all of you, our adventurous fans. Enjoy!
Dear Allie,
I am very sorry that I found time to reply only now but as a young mother of a very active eight months old baby I think I have an excuse :)
On behalf of my husband and myself I would like to thankeveryone and especially you for a WONDERFUL trip to Peru. We fall in love with thisbeautiful country. We really enjoyed every moment of being there. The Machu Picchu was amazing and powerful place to be. We got big supply of energy in this mysterious place. I liked the Machu Picchu but the floating islands on lakeTiticaca impressed me themost. When we disembarked from the boat I was able to sayonly: " WOW!!!!" . I wished wecould spend overnight on theislands to get better the culture and thelocal people.
The Peruvian people are veryfriendly and helpful. I like that they are not importunate on the markets. We bought so many good things. I am not a shopaholic but I couldn't stop myself of buying nice stuff there. :) The Peruvian food was absolutely delicious. Finally we tried guinea pig we didn't havetime to do it in Ecuador. We found top end restaurantin Cusco and tried there ravioli with guinea pigand alpaca steak. Where else in theworld you can try such exoticfood? I think nowhere, in Cusco only.
I left my opinion aboutour guides and hotels on the commentpage.
Also I want toshare our story on Titicaca with you. We really enjoyed it at the end but... how it all happened.
The first two hours ofkayaking were enjoyable and pleasantdespite the wind blowing againstus. The third hourwe began to be tired but we almostdidn't stop to take a rest. Thefourth hour I got horrible painin my arms but I the thoughtthat I can"t leave my husband alone, really motivated me to continuerowing. After four hours of kayaking we finally reached theisland. We were exhaustedbut happy. :) For therest of the day and whole night I have experienced the worst pain in my life. I couldn't move my arms at all. The nextmorning I was absolutely fineand happy.
We want to come back to Peru in few years to do Inca trails andspend few days in the jungle and will do it with your company for sure.
Once again, thank you very muchfor the great time we havehad on the land of Incas and unforgettable memories that will be inour hearts for years to come.
All the best ,
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Returning to Guayaquil from a week in the Galapagos, we intrepidly rented a car to explore the Ruta Del Sol - Ecuador's coastline. After my first trip to Ecuador I returned home talking about the ruleless roads of Ecuador and vowed to NEVER drive in this country. Here I was a year later on my honeymoon boldly renting a car. Carpe diem. After checking in at the car rental counter, the kind girl said she didn't have the mid-sized car we reserved and was going to have to upgrade us to an SUV. Hallelujah I thought. A bigger car equals more safety. After completing the paperwork, we headed out towards the car. The scariest part was about to begin; getting out of city of Guayaquil. The attendant must have felt sorry for us, or maybe he thought we were crazy, because the sweet and helpful man got in his own car and we followed him to the highway. Exiting Guayaquil we felt the fear dissipate and we kicked back and turned on the I Tunes. Driving in Ecuador turned out to be a breeze.
After 45 minutes of enjoying Bob Marley and driving through desert with tumbleweeds blowing across the road, we were at the beach and cruising the Ruta Del Sol (Road of the Sun).We stopped at a roadside stand for our favorite local dish of humitas, which are similar to corn tamales, and a coca cola. We continued along the Ruta Del Sol, hugging the coastline, crossing over from arid desert to lush jungle, passing through dusty villages, palapa style restaurants and homes, honking at cows and waving at the bicycling children. The long stretches of beach, sandstone cliff line and the rolling waves reminded us of our native Northern California coastline. The views were breathtaking.


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Clearwater County Sheriff's Office is hosting a "Boat Idaho" safety class in the conference room, at the Best Western Lodge at River's Edge.
The class will be held on Saturday, April 3, starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m., with a break for lunch. Attendees must attend all six hours of the class in order to receive a completed certificate from Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Designed for both novice and seasoned boaters, the class offers a financial bonus: successful attendees can receive up to a 20% discount on boat insurance.
Topics covered include rules of the road, carriage requirements, boating law, night navigation, life jacket requirements, water sports age requirements, personal watercraft rules and regulations and preventing boating emergencies.
Class instructor Marine Corporal Mike Gladhart states, "Unlike other northwestern states, Idaho does not have mandatory boating education. However, a certificate from this class would qualify if the legislature does pass a state law requiring it. The class is both comprehensive and fun."
There will door prizes given away and a chance to win an Inflatable Life Jacket. For more information or to register, please call Corporal Mike Gladhart at (208) 476-4521.


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Hello Friends! It's me, Leslie again with Color Me Pretty. Today I am inspired by Japanese stationery supplies and colors like peacock blue, chartreuse, golden yellow, creamy white and a little dark brown. I was fortunate enough to enjoy a brief trip to Japan a couple weeks ago and I wanted to share my inspirations with you. I spent hours, yes hours, in stationery stores all over Tokyo. I just could not get enough of the pens, papers, tapes and stamps. We all have our weaknesses and one of my big ones is Japanese stationery and craft supplies!
Peacock blue (a really dark turquoise) looks stunning in home decor, especially when paired with a lighter shade of turquoise. Add a little chartreuse or avocado to the mix and you have one of my favorite color combinations!
This time I also brought in a little golden yellow and some dark brown as Fall is settling in here. If it is Spring where you are, a lighter shade of yellow works well too. In grad school, I upholstered an old Scandinavian sofa that was given to me in a fabulous peacock blue velvet. It sounds kind of scandalous as I write this but it actually looked amazing against the white washed walls of my apartment! Today, my dear sofa is in storage but I still love turquoise accents around my home!
I can only hope that one or some of these photos may inspire you to start a creative project for yourself. I love the month of September because to me it feels like the time for a fresh start. Time to do something new or to get back to things that have been on hold. It is nice to decide to stay home in the evenings and focus on what we want to create. Maybe it could be a journal that incorporates collage. How about an album of just inspiring photographs or of you at your happiest and most fulfilled moments instead of just the usual chronological one? Design files and small home improvement projects can be fun to tackle too. Whatever gets you moving and creating.
Thank you for your support of my column and I can't wait to see you back here again soon! -Leslie Shewring
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Glad your trip was so much fun Leslie! =) My fave photo is the 3rd one down, the glass bottles. Love the dahlias and mums as well. I have some still blooming in my garden, they are purple and yellow and orange. That doesn't really sound like an appealing combo, but maybe I'll try for some shots… Hmmmm…. ; )
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So beautiful colours and items Leslie!!
Love everything here!
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Absolutely gorgeous…..I am in awe, again….these colors are so very beautiful together. I would love to see that couch, it sounds divine. Now, are these fabrics you created Leslie? You are just so incredibly multi-talented. I can't wait until your book comes out!
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What a pretty collection of colors, Leslie! We are impressed! Your post inspired this customized throw pillow: http://bit.ly/3rkmJp
Your photos are so inspiring! The third one is my favourite photo!
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I seriously want to go to Japan JUST to stock of up stationary, pens, tape, stamps and all that goodness. Beautiful photos.
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I have a peacock blue wall where my fireplace is and I love it! I've used purple as an accent color (which I have to enjoy for now, since I'm not sure my husband will give me the same leeway the next time we decorate).
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The floral and berry photos are stunning. I especially love the berries!
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I love the colors and photos…..It makes me want to have a fun trip to japan just to shop!!!! Any of them have websites to order from?
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Incredible!! I love this colour palette, it is so unique and inspiring! I am so jealous of all the amazing stores you must have gone to in Tokyo! All of these images are really beautiful (love the little heart flag stuck in the fruit! :)) and I also love your tips on decorating and creating!
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These photos are an absolute feast for the eyes. Blue just gets me every single time. I have to say, while sad about not being able to get my hands on such pretty stationary and tape, part of me is glad I don't have any trips to Japan scheduled — I think I'd end up having an absolute field day in those stationary stores. How you ever restrained yourself is beyond me.
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Ah peacock blue. I am loving it. It is the building block of my whole front room which I am creating from scratch. Four white walls, a wooden floor, peacock blue and me.
The first and third images are making me drool.
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Really lovely color combinations – I love peacock, golden yellow, and chartreuse especially! Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
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ooooooo….I love your photos! You give me such inspiration for soooo many things! Thank you for adding beautiful color to my inspiration board! :)
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Beautiful color scheme! I love the peacock blue, so dramatic and bright at the same time!
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I love all your loot from Japan! Those coloured tapes in stacks, the lino cut stamps- makes me just want to play with them! The combination of colours is a very fresh take on fall. Thanx for the inspiration once again!
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Thank you for that really great inspiration. I was searching for an idea for my calender design 2010 and now I get it. I'm going to reactivate (can I say this in english?) my stamps and make a complete handmade one. Thank U ;)
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Just beautiful and so inspiring, as always. I love how you feel about September being the time to start something new, I get the exact same feeling, funny!
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Ahh lovely post. Colour combination is fab.
On a separate note, is there anywhere you would recommend in Japan in terms stationary stores? I'm off there in April next year and can't wait, I am thinking though that there will be no shortage of interesting stores to look in when I am there and $$$$$ spending opportunities.
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Never been to japan but I CAN IMAGINE!!!! beautiful pictures… beautiful blog.
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I am so inspired by your work! Love it!!!!
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Beautiful colors and photos…wow!
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Your photos are stunning, Leslie! I love the colors you chose…wow. I think this is my favorite "Color Me Pretty" post so far. xo
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Thanks for my morning color fix!
Where are those adorable wooden number stamps from?
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Thank you so much for the wonderful supportive comments!!!
StephanieS and Jen -the fabrics I used in this post are "Tenugui" type cloths -small dish towel like pieces of fabric that you can buy in Japan for many uses. The company that makes many of these is Hamamonyo. However, I do not think they export to the USA -sorry.
Leslie -will you be in Tokyo? If so here are three big ones to check out:
-Loft in Shibuya area (ground floor is all stationary) with the best selection of mt colored tapes
-Tokyu Hands (Shibuya area location in particular) has a couple floors dedicated to stationary and craft supplies
-Itoya in the Ginza area is approx. eight or so floors all dedicated to stationary -there is a lot of import items but there is Japanese products as well. -I hope you enjoy your trip there!
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Thanks for the tips Leslie…I certainly will be in Tokyo. Looks like I am going to have to make sure I have plenty of room left in my suitcase for stationary goodness. Exciting!!
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Where is the blue-ish/turquoise fabric from???
It's LOVELY!!!
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SELINSGROVE – Selinsgrove will celebrate the restoration of the town clock on the corner of Market and Pine Streets on Saturday. Seasoned Sound, an 18-piece swing band will perform from 1:45 to 4 p.m. in the Selinsgrove Commons as part of the celebration.
Selinsgrove's original "Town Clock" was installed in late January of 1922 on the outside wall between the two pillars of what was then the Farmer's National Bank. Later the clock was removed from the building and posted in front of the newly constructed bank building, which was acquired by Snyder County Trust Company in October of 1942. The bank changed names and in early 2011, the First National Bank donated the clock to Selinsgrove Projects Inc. and a restoration project began.
The project is now complete and the clock chimes will ring for the first time in several years. Also, over 90 bricks have been sold that are placed in the sidewalk surrounding the clock. The purchasers of the bricks will be honored at the celebration on Saturday. Also SU Swings! Dance club will perform a dance in period costume. (Ali Stevens)
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Top 101 Students Banquet: We got a Butler Catholic Community picture with most of the BCC who were in attendance!
The Undergraduate Research Conference is coming! I have to prepare for two presentations, one on my BSI project, one on Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Of course, all this happens on the opening night of Coppélia.
Sigma Rho Initiation… We welcomed many, many new members into the dance service fraternity. And there are only five of us seniors left — even fewer than at the beginning of the year!
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Okay heres what going on i'm 39 and know i have thyroid problems and not taking med for this .I've been on bcp for one year. During this Jan.month i've had no sex. My period started on Jan 6th so i began my scheduled trinessa bcp on jan.8th. During this time jan23rd i noticed thick mucus and dont knw why, thats weird .The last bcp pill was on Jan28th. Now feb6 i start my period again but have no bcp refills. My partner and i had sex and he pull out on my breast on feb13th.On the 18/19/20th or so of Janurary I felt crampin and noticed mucos. We had sex on feb24 he pull out again.Now monday Feb 27th 7:30p he came in me and i rushed to shower and i squaded trying to push out the sperms or what i could and even got the urge to pee too.On tuesdayJan28th ,18hrs later i take NEXT CHOICE . The first dose at 2pm and second dose at 12 am like how the phamacist told me.So today March 3 at 1:30 am ct.went to the bathroom just to insert a plastic applicator in me to see what comes out. All i see is like a very light tinge yellowis creamwhite with no odor. Its not mucus and not any sign of brownish or red yet. Wondering what that color means or what that is?So just anxiously waiting for March 6-9th to get my period.The thing thats has me dazed is no nausea, some on and off slight tickle cramping for two days and no breast pain either. Including when i took the first dose on Jan28th til today i count it to be five days . Im not sure any more what to think.Only my faith and my prayers can help me now.
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Thank you for your question and welcome to Empowher. If you took Next Choice you will probably have irregular periods for the next two months, as this is very common. If you think you may be pregnant, you could try a pregnancy test. The mucus that you are explaining could certainly just be a side effect. If you have concerns, please contact your physician.
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Pennsylvania: Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Welcoming Initiatives in the Keystone State |
In Pennsylvania, there is no doubt that immigrant entrepreneurs and innovators play an important role. Immigrant entrepreneurs bring in additional revenue, create jobs, and contribute significantly to the state's economy. Highly skilled immigrants are vital to the state's innovation industries, and to the metropolitan areas within the state, helping to boost local economies. Furthermore, local government, business, and non-profit leaders recognize the importance of immigrants in their communities and support immigration through local "welcoming" and integration initiatives.
Immigrant entrepreneurs contribute significantly to Pennsylvania's economy.
- From 2006 to 2010, there were 38,799 new immigrant business owners in Pennsylvania, and in 2010, 9.1 percent of all business owners in Pennsylvania were foreign-born.
- In 2010, new immigrant business owners had a total net business income of $2.2 billion, which is 7.6 percent of all net business income in the state.
- Pennsylvania is home to many successful companies with at least one founder who was an immigrant or child of an immigrant, including Fortune 500 companies such as U.S. Steel, Comcast, Cigna Health, and PPG Industries. Those four companies together employ 243,000 people and bring in $128 billion in revenue each year.
- Several Pennsylvania metro areas have relatively high levels of immigrant business ownership relative to the foreign-born share of their populations.
- In 2010, of the Pennsylvania metro areas that are among the 25 largest U.S. metropolitan areas by total population, the foreign-born share of business owners was 14 percent in Philadelphia, and 4 percent in Pittsburgh. In each case, the immigrant business ownership rate was higher than the particular metro area's foreign-born share of total population.
Highly skilled immigrants are vital to Pennsylvania's innovation industries, which in turn helps lead American innovation and creates jobs.
- Immigrants contribute to Pennsylvania's economic growth and competitiveness by earning degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields from the state's research universities. In 2009, almost one-third of STEM graduates from the state's research-intensive universities were temporary immigrants, and 61 percent of graduates earning PhDs in engineering in Pennsylvania were foreign-born.
- In 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor certified 11,624 H-1B labor certification applications in Pennsylvania, with an average annual wage of $67,398, which is higher than Pennsylvania's median household income of $51,651 or per capita income of $27,824.
- An expansion of the high-skilled visa program would create an estimated 17,500 new jobs in Pennsylvania by 2020. By 2045, this expansion would add around $6.4 billion to Gross State Product and increase personal income by more than $6.3 billion. The following are examples of metropolitan area demand for high-skilled foreign-born workers.
- The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area had 639 H-1B high-skilled visa requests in 2010-2011, with 70.7 percent of H-1B visa-holders working in STEM occupations. Major employers with a need for H-1B high-skilled workers include I & I Software and Larsen & Toubro Limited.
- The Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area had 733 H-1B visa requests in 2010-2011, with 77.4 percent of visa-holders working in STEM occupations. Major employers include Pennsylvania State University and Deloitte Consulting.
- The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area had 8,875 H-1B visa requests in 2010-2011, with 73.3 percent of visa-holders working in STEM occupations. Major employers include the University of Pennsylvania, Deloitte Consulting, Virgo Inc., and Temple University.
- The Pittsburgh metropolitan area had 2,370 H-1B visa requests in 2010-2011, with 72.6 percent of visa-holders working in STEM occupations. Major employers include the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Deloitte Consulting, and Fujitsu America Inc.
While the numbers are compelling, they don't tell the whole story.
- Immigrant entrepreneurs not only contribute to large innovative companies, but to small business formation in local communities. In cities across Pennsylvania, immigrant family-owned small businesses contribute to the vitality of their local communities. Although initially aimed at other immigrant customers, many businesses quickly see an expansion of their clientele to include a diverse array of immigrant and native-born customers alike.
- Kenneth Wolensky, president of the Pennsylvania Historical Association, states that nothing is new about newly arriving immigrants opening small businesses in local places. For example, "where you've seen newly arriving immigrants in Northeastern Pennsylvania, you have always seen a burst of entrepreneurial skill and talent."
- "Italians arrived in places like Scranton, Pittston and Old Forge and they opened restaurants, clothing manufacturing and shoe repair…grocery stores and got into the funeral business and construction."
- "Greeks also opened grocery stores and restaurants. Many Irish went to mortuary school. Jewish immigrants went into the needle trades, owning or managing textile mills. Eastern Europeans tended to work in mining and some went on to open businesses."
- "If you look at the broad perspective of history, a new immigrant group opening grocery stores and restaurants is hardly new." Today, for example, "we've seen many Asian immigrants in Harrisburg opening restaurants and laundries."
- In addition to starting restaurants, groceries, retail, and other service businesses in towns and cities across Pennsylvania, immigrants also start businesses in mid- to high-growth industries, such as transportation, food-related industries, and building services.
- According to the Immigrant Learning Center, "immigrant entrepreneurs look for niches in underserved markets. For example, vans and other alternatives to mass transit serve unmet transportation needs in urban areas."
- "Food intended to be a taste of home for compatriots in local restaurants and grocery stores becomes popular and influences the eating habits of other Americans"
- "Workers who enter businesses like landscaping or cleaning because they don't require much English gain experience and see opportunities to start their own companies."
Some localities have begun recognizing and supporting immigration through local "welcoming" and integration initiatives.
- In Philadelphia, the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians opened in 2003 and aims to connect "newly arrived individuals from around the world with the economic opportunities that they need to succeed" in the region.
- The Welcoming Center notes that "a steady influx of new customers, workers, and entrepreneurs can reinvigorate Pennsylvania's aging population, renew its neighborhoods, and re-energize" the state's economy. Furthermore, by making Pennsylvania attractive to immigrants it will become a "more vibrant, more creative, and more dynamic competitor in today's global economy."
- Among their many services, the Center helps aspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs during their formative stages of starting their businesses in Pennsylvania. In particular, they provide "training opportunities including English for Entrepreneurs, business development clinics, and one-on-one business advice" as well as "support to communities working to integrate immigrant business owners into their commercial corridors."
- Regarding immigrant integration, the Center – through various research and publications, public policy seminars, and community meetings – strives to educate communities, policymakers, employers, and the business community about how the successful integration of immigrants into the economy will result in positive benefits for all.
- Global Philadelphia, along with the City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs, broadly aim to strengthen the climate of immigrant welcoming and integration in southeast Pennsylvania.
- The Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs, a member of Welcoming America's Welcoming Cities and Counties Initiative, recognizes that "Philadelphia has begun to re-emerge as a regional center of cultural diversity, with an increasing population attributable in part to newcomers from around the world." As such, the office provides language services and connects public and private community organizations and resources.
- Global Philadelphia, an association of over 100 organizations, businesses, and internationally-minded individuals, seeks to assist and encourage interaction among "the many organizations and people who are engaged in one form or another of international activity within the Greater Philadelphia Region; to promote the development of an international consciousness within the Region; and to enhance the Region's global profile."
- Global Pittsburgh and Vibrant Pittsburgh are organizations within Allegheny County, a member of Welcoming America's Welcoming Cities and Counties Initiative, which are promoting an atmosphere of immigrant welcome, inclusion, and integration.
- Global Pittsburgh seeks to improve the area's global competitiveness by "promoting the Greater Pittsburgh Region, attracting international leaders, influencers, and students, and engaging them with regional leaders, companies, educational institutions and organizations."
- Vibrant Pittsburgh notes that "a diverse workforce is essential to the ongoing economic vitality of the Greater Pittsburgh region." Their aim is to "attract, retain, elevate and educate people of all backgrounds, including New Americans, and create an environment that is inclusive and welcoming."The organization encourages inclusiveness as a key to economic growth and cultural vitality and addresses barriers to achieving those goals.
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These weren't the clinical-looking, L-shaped canister devices people think of when they picture an asthma medication inhaler.
We saw a vibrant variety of creative designs and colors. Some who entered envisioned inhalers cast as everyday fashion items and accessories, and others drew inhalers in fun, snazzy shapes sure to be envied just as much as that next new smartphone. Beyond skin deep, some included better inhaler functionality — things like dosage counters or a reminder when to take your medication. There were inhalers combined with other medical devices for asthma, and even ways to deliver medication that didn't look or work at all like a traditional inhaler.
We were thrilled with the entries for the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) Ultimate Inhaler Contest that filled our mailbox, and we're just as thrilled to share with you our selected finalists. The winner will participate in Washington, DC on May 10, 2012 at Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill, where advocates, members of Congress, pharmaceutical industry representatives and others work to ensure every person with asthma receives care according to the National Institutes of Health Asthma Guidelines.
Category 1 – Ages 5-11
Get Ready to Fly!
Kate Smeenge, 10
Crystal Lake, IL
Kate's ultimate inhaler entry is an inhaler shaped like a butterfly. It features a screw-on cap (complete with butterfly antennae) to protect the mouthpiece and two smiley-faced buttons to dispense medicine. Kate's inhaler includes readouts of how many medication puffs are remaining as well as the patient's scheduled treatments: "Take once in the morning / Take twice at night." The cost of the inhaler is $10.
Men's and Women's Inhaler Necklaces
Mia Catalini, 11, and
Cassandra Tervalon, 10
Melrose, MA
Mia and Cassandra's entry has lots of cool options! The women's version of the necklace features interchangeable topaz, ruby, sapphire and amethyst gemstones; the men's version comes in baseball, football, soccer, basketball and bicycling designs.
"The necklace inhaler would be easy to use. You would just put your mouth on the mouthpiece and press the button. The medicine would shoot out of the mouthpiece and into your mouth. On the girl/women version, the jewel can easily pop off and be replaced with a different jewel. It would be easier than a regular inhaler because you would have it right there around your neck. It would also be good for runners with asthma. It could be for anyone with asthma because we have a girl/woman version and a boy/man version.
The girl/woman version would be more expensive because of the jewels. It would cost around $35-$40. If you get a full set, you get the necklace and all of the
jewels for about $60-$70. The boys' version would be more like $25-$30."
Category 2 – Ages 12-18
The Bunny Inhaler
Lindsay Brenneman, 13
Dover, PA
Lindsay's fun, rabbit-shaped inhaler device would be refillable with asthma medication.
"Description: Inhaler is a bunny. The tail is the button you push for the medicine. You put your mouth on the 'carrot' to get your medicine.
How to work the Bunny Inhaler: You push the bunny's tail and the medicine goes to the 'carrot' opening. When you need to fill it up, you pop off the cap on the belly and you can refill the bunny."
'Unisaur' Inhaler/Holding Chamber Combo
Rachael Blaine, 12
Manchester, PA
Rachael's colorful and inventive inhaler is meant for young children and features a built-in holding chamber.
"My invention is designed for little kids. It's a mix between a dinosaur and a unicorn.
How it works is you pull down on the tail and it releases medicine into the body, which is a built-in holding chamber. Then you breathe in the medicine through the arm. It also has a dose counter on its back."
Honorable Mention
Heather Koterwas, 12
York, PA
Dinosaur Jaws or Princess Crown Peak Flow Meter
Although contest rules specified this was a contest to design the "Ultimate Inhaler," we loved Heather's peak flow meter entry and thought it deserved an honorable
"Are you bored when you use your peak flow meter? Well, my invention is to make peak flow meters more fun!
I drew a dinosaur mouth for boys and a princess crown for girls. The black curve on the top of the crown is where the girl blows into and the black curve in the teeth is where the boy blows into.
These are only some designs — many designs could be made. Plus these peak flow meters can go anywhere and they can bend to be portable."
Category 3 – Over 18
Gail McCarthy, RN, BSN, NCSN
Melrose, MA
Gail — the school nurse for Mia and Cassandra, whose joint entry is featured in Category 1 — sketched out a number of great ideas for the contest. Here are the ones we selected!
Single-use Inhaler Powder Strips
"Size of a stick of gum or smaller. Convenient, waterproof, flat strips fit in pocket or purse. Easier than carrying an inhaler.
Made of paper or cloth, with raised circular center that is covered in foil or plastic wrap. Medicine is under wrap in center or in a 'pod' you pop like bubble wrap to
release the powder. Remove/pop wrap and inhale deeply while pressing against pursed lips. Color: a calming light blue for fast-acting inhaler medicine or green for long-term inhaler medicine.
Cost: Priceless (just kidding)! Perhaps $30 for 200 strips."
Sure-Grip Inhaler
"For people with arthritis, the elderly, or others with problems holding an
inhaler. Features rippled finger indentations and can be used with or without
strap to hold in place. Looks like a mini camcorder grip and strap; ripples look like the indentations on an old-fashioned car steering wheel or when you squeeze a
glob of Play-Doh® in your hand. You slip your fingers between the rippled indentations and the strap, although the strap is optional. Color: a calming light
Cost: $25 (asthma meds are far too expensive!)."
The Penhaler
"This is an inhaler in the shape and size of a 4-inch pen, with clip to place in a pocket or purse.
Press pen to activate mist of medication. Can personalize with name and comes in variety of colors. Refillable medication tube inside.
Cost:$35, complete with 200 medication doses."
First published in Allergy & Asthma Today magazine, Spring 2012, Volume 10, Issue 1.


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TRUenergy to fight harassment claims
PUBLISHED: 12 Apr 2012 00:01:09 | UPDATED: 12 Apr 2012 04:33:48PUBLISHED: 12 Apr 2012 PRINT EDITION: 12 Apr 2012Angela Macdonald-Smith
The chief executive of TRUenergy, Richard McIndoe, one of his managers and a former executive have been named in a legal action alleging they mishandled sexual harassment complaints by a former colleague.
The claims come as the power giant gears up for a $4 billion float later this year – the largest in Australia since QR National in late 2010.
TRUEnergy's former director of corporate and government affairs, Kate Shea, claims that she was dismissed after making a series of complaints about the conduct of then chief financial officer Kevin Holmes after a work function in Hong Kong in 2010.
In legal documents lodged with the Federal Court, Ms Shea has also alleged mishandling of her sexual harassment complaints by Mr McIndoe, former human resources director David Purvis and another executive with whom she raised them.
TRUenergy staff were informed of Ms Shea's legal action in an April 5 email memo from Adrian Merrick, group executive manager retail.
Mr Merrick asked staff to minimise speculation about the issue to protect the company's reputation as it would "draw interest from the media and public alike". TRUenergy, which is being represented by Minter Ellison, will "vigorously defend the claims in court".
"The company strives to treat its people fairly and with respect and stands by its conduct and practice throughout this process," it said in a statement to The Australian Financial Review.
TruEnergy had "done its best to resolve this dispute in a fair and equitable manner". Mr Holmes, who resigned from TRUenergy in August and departed the company last month, declined to respond.
"You've probably got a response from the company so I think I would probably prefer to leave it at that," he said. Mr Holmes said his departure was nothing to do with the claim but was "entirely for my own personal career direction".
Mr Purvis has also resigned and left the company last month. Mr Purvis could not be contacted last night.
Ms Shea, who worked at TRUenergy from December 2006 until early February 2012, declined to comment.
The dispute comes at a sensitive time for TRUenergy, whose Hong Kong-listed parent, CLP Group, is preparing to list up to 49 per cent of the Australian utility in November.
The float is expected to raise between $3 billion and $4 billion. Rothschild is advising CLP on the listing preparation, while joint lead managers are yet to be selected. Mr Merrick, in his role as acting group executive manager human resources, told staff in his email that "we will defend and protect our organisation and its reputation as a good employer and I ask for your assistance in minimising speculation about the issue".
"We need to remain focused on delivering for our customers and should not be distracted by the court proceedings or any related media attention."
Ms Shea's statement of claim records an initial verbal complaint she made on or about February 24, 2010, to Mr Purvis that she had been sexually harassed by Mr Holmes after a work function in Hong Kong.
She allegedly made a similar complaint on April 5, 2011, to Mr McIndoe who arranged a formal investigation, carried out by Patrizia Mercuri of law firm Lander & Rogers. Ms Shea also made further complaints about Mr Holmes, Mr McIndoe, Mr Purvis and another TRUEnergy manager. No detail is given about the substance of those complaints.
The statement of claim does not mention the outcome of the investigation, but notes that TRUenergy has refused to provide a copy of the investigation report to Ms Shea, who started paid personal leave on June 16, the day after it was handed to the company. Five days later Ms Shea made a complaint to TRUenergy in writing about the way in which her concerns of sexual harassment were handled.
According to Ms Shea's claims, in early October Mr McIndoe sought to terminate Ms Shea's employment but Ms Shea refused to accept the letter, saying the action was "unlawful".
Ms Shea subsequently returned to work after entering into a deed of settlement that resolved her earlier complaints. But in early February she was dismissed by TRUenergy, with Mr McIndoe informing her in a letter that her position had become "surplus to requirements".
A mediation session has already taken place and a directions hearing is scheduled for May 4 in Melbourne.
with Patrick Durkin
The Australian Financial Review
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MEDFORD, Ore. — Other agencies say there has been an abundance of other donations from the community as well.
Wool socks and things like mouthwash and protein bars have been coming in by the bundles, but those agencies say they are getting too much stuff, and could use some help in other ways. Officials say if you want to help, support the community while people are out on the wildfires.
They also say things like signs and banners on roadways where crews are traveling really shows support. Monetary donations are the main thing that is needed right now. You can donate those to American Red Cross or to "the Wildland Firefighter Foundation", that organization goes to help injured firefighters and their families
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Google Inc (GOOG) Earnings Preview: Can They Beat Q3 Estimates?
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After the closing bell on Thursday, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is expected to report fiscal third-quarter EPS of $8.46 on revenue of $14.84 billion, compared with a profit of $6.53 a share on revenue of $11.33 billion in the year-ago quarter. Investors will be keeping an eye on growth in ad revenue and Motorola Mobility sales.Shares of Google edged down 0.66 percent to $891.82 in morning trading.Before the bell on Thursday, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) reported third-quarter earnings.Despite the U.S. Senate reaching a last-minute deal to lift the country's borrowing limit, stocks opened lower on Thursday.The Dow Jones industrial average fell 122.34 points, or 0.8 percent, to 15,251.49. The S&P 500 Index lost 5.5 points, or 0.32 percent, to 1,716.04. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 14.917 points, or 0.39 percent, to 3,824.513. Video Credit: Reuters
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Bennett and his legacy for US learning
AN avenging angel. An arrogant self-promoter. A white knight. A red dragon. William J. Bennett, soon to depart as US secretary of education, has been called all these things and more during his 40 months as the nation's top schoolmaster - a time of intense interest in and anxiety about the quality of American learning.
One thing is certain: Since Dr. Bennett replaced Terrel Bell, who refused to go along with the Reagan administration effort to shut down the Education Department, he has put his job on the map - given it new importance.
``If the [next education secretary] isn't an activist it'll be noticed,'' Bennett says from his office overlooking the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. ``It's better for the country if both parties debate ideas.''
His successor ``better not do a lot of shark-fin lunches,'' he says. ``The person better like visiting third grade in Toledo.''
Bennett (who leaves office Sept. 12) broke the traditional Republican hands-off approach to federal social involvement. With all the timidity and preciousness of a Sherman tank, he became the most activist of the nation's chief educators to date - from slamming fat-cat Capitol Hill lobbyists, to proposing a national high school curriculum based on a classical academic core that stressed Western civilization and democracy.
He weathered being pegged early on as the new James Watt of the Reagan White House, another foot-swallowing ideologue - to become a darling of the press, lauded by David Broder of the Washington Post; colorful, quotable, and good for more juicy stories than Scheherazade.


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Since 2006, the Saving tiny Hearts Society (StHS) has been working to fulfill its mission of raising seed money for grossly under-funded, lifesaving grass roots research of congenital heart defects (CHD's). This seed funding acts as a bridge for this research to millions of dollars of extramural funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) or other outside funding. To date the StHS has raised over a million dollars and funded twelve (12) research projects.
The inspiration for starting the Saving tiny Hearts Society… Our story (as told by Francie Paul, the Saving tiny Hearts Society's Founder)…
On August 11, 2005 we had our first child, a beautiful baby boy named Joshua Bennett Paul. My pregnancy was "normal" and my doctors reported nothing "remarkable" about it. As it turned out there was nothing "normal" about my pregnancy and it was incredibly "remarkable". Four hours after his birth, Joshua was rushed from the local hospital where he was born to Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago where he was quickly diagnosed with Severe Complex Congenital Heart Disease. (To read Joshua's full story click here)
Like many parents in our position, we became very angry and once the dust settled we considered litigation as a course of action. After meeting with high-profile medical-malpractice attorneys in Chicago we decided that this route was clearly not for us. In the elevator on the way out of one of the attorney's offices we called Brian's (my husband) corporate attorney to find out how to start a Public Charity. We felt channeling our energy into something positive instead of something negative (like litigation) would be much healthier and fulfilling way for us focus our efforts.
On May 6, 2007 the United States Internal Revenue Service officially recognized the Saving tiny Hearts Society as a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. (The process to obtain this classification took a year to obtain. Our fundraising efforts began when we applied to the federal government). We are proud to say that we have never had a paid employee and our organization and board of directors' has always functioned with only volunteers who share the passion for helping to extend the lives of these children born with congenital heart defects.
Your support of the Saving tiny Hearts Society will make a difference, change the future of medicine and will help to save the lives of all of these children. In honor of those children, I wholeheartedly thank you.