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If you asked me 5 to 6 years back about how to create PDFs, I would have told you to download CutePDF and use it as a virtual PDF printer (i.e. create a PDF out of any document or page that can be printed). However, today, in the face of the competition, CutePDF is no longer the only choice out there. So we decided to scourge the net to try to find some good PDF creators (aka PDF printers or PDF writers). Keep reading to see what we have found.
The following are the free PDF creators we found. Most of them are freeware (i.e. can be freely used for home or business) but some are free for home use only. Check it out:
CutePDF Writer
PDF reDirect
PDFill PDF & Image Writer
PDF24 Creator
BullZip PDF Printer
PDF Creator
Solid PDF Creator
It is quite hard to pick a "best" PDF creator or PDF printer simply because all of the above-mentioned software mostly provide the same functionality. However, if I were to pick out of the ten shown above, my top four picks are:
- PrimoPDF
- BullZip PDF Printer
- PDF24 Creator
- 7-PDF-Maker
The first three are all virtual PDF printers while the last one (7-PDF-Maker) is a PDF converter, not a printer.
I like PrimoPDF because a) it is freeware for all and b) it provides all the necessities for PDF creation (create regular PDFs, create secure PDFs, convert links to clickable links in PDFs, etc.) plus easy-to-pick PDF compression settings, a feature that allows you to control output PDF size based upon what you are going to use the PDF for, and the ability to merge PDFs. Plus while PrimoPDF uses Ghostscript, it comes with all the necessary components meaning you do not have to download anything extra. The issue with PrimoPDF, however, is it requires .NET Framework 2.0 or higher and it prompts you to install Nitro PDF Reader during installation, which is a freeware program by the developer of PrimoPDF that is a PDF reader and PDF creator. Plus PrimoPDF's interface has an ad constantly displaying in its interface for Nitro PDF Reader.
BullZip PDF Printer is another excellent choice; it has all the features of PrimoPDF and more, most notably the ability to add a watermark to output PDFs. The issue with BullZip PDF Printer is a) it is free for home use and commercial use of up to 10 users only and b) BullZip PDF Printer requires you to download Ghostscript, if you don't have it installed already. That is roughly an extra 9 MB download. Take note that, from what I can tell, 7-PDF-Printer and BullZip are one in the same program… or at least related somehow.
As for PDF24 Creator, out of all the software featured in this article PDF24 Creator is probably the most feature-filled one. It does all of what PrimoPDF and BullZip PDF Printer do but a lot more, such as the ability to split PDFs, extract pages, and copy pages from PDFs. PDF24 Creator can even convert files to PDF in batch (use the 'PDF Editor' module to drag + drop the files you want to convert, then save them all). The best part is PDF24 Creator uses Ghostscript, yes, but it comes with all the required files — no need to download anything extra (although it should be mentioned PDF24's file size 4x larger than PrimoPDF and BullZip, nullifying the fact that you don't have to download Ghostscript). PDF24 Creator is free for all uses.
Update: I made a mistake in my original analysis. I said PrimoPDF, BullZip, and PDF24 all preserve clickable links when converting to PDF. That is only partly true. All three programs preserve clickable links as long as the link is in the text, i.e. not a hyperlinked word but the actual link starting with 'http://'. Any word that is hyperlinked is not preserved. Sorry about that! For what it is worth, 7-PDF-Maker does preserve hyperlinks, but only when converting from Microsoft Word.
Lastly but not least, 7-PDF-Maker is the only program on this list that isn't a PDF virtual printer. Rather, it is a PDF converter. You don't print documents or files to create PDFs with 7-PDF-Maker but rather convert documents and files to PDF via 7-PDF-Maker's main program interface. (It adds an entry to the right-click context menu for easy access.) According to the developer, 7-PDF-Maker supports "80 file and image formats"; any file format not specifically supported by 7-PDF-Maker will not be able to be converted to PDF.
7-PDF-Maker has all the basics of PDF creation, plus ability to create encrypted/password protected PDFs and clickable hyperlinks (when converting from Microsoft Word). There doesn't appear to be the ability to add watermarks, though.
The advantage of 7-PDF-Maker not being a PDF virtual printer is a) it does not require Ghostscript and b) 7-PDF-Maker can create PDFs in batch but you must use the commandline version to do batch conversions. Plus, 7-PDF-Maker has a portable version although that portable version is not a "real" portable program but is rather via PortableApps.com and the portable version is shareware not freeware. Also take note 7-PDF-Maker comes bundled with third-party software; during installation you will be asked if you want to install a third-party program. The good thing is the bundleware is not opt-out but it isn't opt-in either — it is in the middle; you must explicitly accept or deny the third-party program.
This post lists 11 free PDF creators, most of which are PDF virtual printers. While I did highlight what I feel are the better ones of out the list, it is key to note all of them will create PDFs for you, and most of them all have the ability to generate secure PDFs plus some compression capabilities. Indeed there is very few differentiating the products and anyone of them will make you happy. Hit up the download links below to grab the programs, and be sure to let us know in the comments your favorite one.
PDF reDirect homepage (7.1 MB)
7-PDF-Maker homepage (53 MB)
7-PDF-Printer homepage (4.4 MB)
PDFill PDF & Image Writer homepage (11.3 MB)
PDF24 Creator homepage (16 MB)
BullZip PDF Printer homepage (4.6 MB)
PDF Creator homepage (16.2 MB)
Sold PDF Creator homepage (13.5 MB)
PrimoPDF homepage (7.2 MB)
doPDF homepage (4.04 MB)
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Quality articles or reviews is the secret too
be a focus for the viewers to go to ssee the site, that's what this web page is
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Firefox still is the best, i guess than PDF24 will fix that, contact them. For Firefox i use specifically "Print pages to PDF" add-on,
great add-on with features, expressly, for webpages as retains links, formatting output (margins, size page,…), table of content, remove unwanted material, etc
PDF24 is definitely superb, create PDF with permissions control for each action (copy, paste, print, etc), signatures and watermarks, but not only PDF creation, PDF24 allow PDF edition such as delete pages, drag pages to other files, merge multiple files PDF, inserting blank pages, export pages as images, etc. And all with excellent quality.
My recommended are:
Minimum number of features: Doro PDF Writer (installer 8.7 Mb )Comparison: Doro as DoPDF are equivalents, both get the PDF file directly without more, but Doro allows encryption to prevent sensitive material being copied. Doro have 64bit support, nice and simple interface with no advertising. DoPDF though without GhostScrip is quite good, no doubt, but his level of compression in high quality is very low and in each interface carries advertisements.
In this category I not recommend PrimoPDF, this have his mess with Open Candy (explore you the .exe with 7-Zip and you'll see) and each time it generates the PDF, displayed their advertisements.Median number of features: Bullzip PDF Printer (installer 11.5 Mb)
Large number of features: PDF24 Creator (around 15 Mb installer)
This is definitely the best tool, installed PDF24 not exceed 41 Mb.Today, if you install a pdf creation software must have additional features respect to office's packages. Excuse my bad english
Alex Nelson
Still didn't answer the question … So which one fools the Coupon Printer software?
But the answer you did give … "you cannot alter the expiration dates on coupons that have barcodes printed on them" … ??what?? … ALL the coupons have barcodes printed on them … so ?
My best salute to you Ashraf. You are simply the best. No wonder you are no.1 in GOTD.
I have one query for you. Is there a PDF freeware software which can make PDF files viewable in other pc's through USB but cannot be copied by other users. The other users can of course view directly the file which is without any password but the only thing is he cannot copy the said file for it is protected by the original owner. Thanks -
Tag Rezac
Never did see an answer to "can any of these fool coupon printer software"? I'm not trying to print extra coupons, but want to convert the coupon to a pdf so I can email it to myself and print on another PC that has a printer but doesn't allow installation of the coupon software.
I am not sure I can help you, but a link to a problematic page could let me
see what is going on. Anyhow, have a nice day – or night, in my case. -
Clarifying my test of 'Print pages to PDF' in light of your comment, "Some web pages are not designed to be printed and a virtual pdf printer can't do much about that."
While I think that's true in general, the specific pages used for testing are my own and have been printed many, many times. A large number of pdf printers have been used; results varied when it came to element placement and such. But no other printer simply omitted the photos.
Over the last year or so I've also tested a number of schemes for downloading all the pages of the site in question [my site] and joining them into one .pdf document or an e-book (sorry, an .maff won't work) – even tested this same add-on, in an earlier version. Apparently it's a tall order. The document never turns out to be all that good. Again: this time was the only time the result was photo-less.
Some web pages are not designed to be printed and a virtual pdf printer can't do much about that. For saving web pages I recommend the mozilla archive format (maff), which is also future-proof (a zip file).
As a pdf printer I use PDF Creator. The very generic name shows it is old and well tested, stable and powerful. It does try to install a toolbar though.
PDF-XChange viewer can add comments etc. and edit metadata. -
OK, so today I ran the Firefox add-on "Print pages to PDF." I did the same thing several times, using a variety of settings on the same set of open tabs. It was quick; it did convert all the open tabs and merge them into a single .pdf file. But no matter what settings I tried, it simply wouldn't capture the graphics (photos) embedded on those web pages. It replaced each picture with a tiny empty rectangle.
Web design varies, and I suppose that for other web pages this disadvantage might not apply. But I need THESE web pages, so for me, the add-on wasn't useful – unfortunately.
Thanks, that Firefox add-on looks very promising – especially its claimed ability to create & merge PDFs from multiple open tabs at the same time. I will try it out soon.
I have been using DoPDF, which I have liked. However, accurately duplicating web page layouts seems to be a problem for many PDF print drivers. Because I use Firefox for most things, I installed the add-on "Print pages to PDF", which seems to duplicate web pages with much more accuracy.
Craig Chilton
I added this during the "edit" mode of my previous post, but it didn't take. And it's an important point:
Figure that you cannot alter the expiration dates on coupons that have barcodes printed on them, because those coupons usually already have expirations built into those codes.
Craig Chilton
@Craig Chilton:
One more tip when using the copied coupons — if there's more than one cashier working, go to the youngest one. He/she would probably be the least likely to be nitpicking. But as I said before — No one has yet turned down any of my copied coupons.One thing to keep in mind, though — if making a copy of a coupon that says "no copies accepted" on it — make your copies on the same type/quality of paper that the original is printed on.
Craig Chilton
@Craig Chilton:
Typo correction (Oops!) —
"vakewalk" = "cakewalk." -
Craig Chilton
That's a vakewalk! Just print the coupon, and make as many color copies of it as you want, on your printer! And with any word-processing program, you can even print new expiration dates to paste onto your original as you go. I do this all the time, and haven't had a coupon turnd down yet! I've done this for several years now!
Souter Johnny
He's being a very naught boy. Some websites provide money off coupons, but you can only print them once. He's wanting to create a PDF of the coupon and print off as many as he wants.
Am I Right
So which one fools the Coupon Printer software?
Apart from the compression that was needed in computer-prehistoric times when memory was expensive, I have never understood why people want to use such a stupidly crippled format in the first place, especially while there are so many far more efficient notes managers around. I never use pdf, and never missed it…
As you have to make your documents in an other, decent software anyhow, why convert them to this, if afterwards the only thing you can do with them without additional software is sit down and stare at them…
Also, to find your way in a bigger document, bookmarks are essential, but in the time when I searched for a (free) tool that could handle their creation and management, I only found one and it was malware. -
First I had the source in a folder full of writings, and I set the program to always store its output on the desktop. No.
Then I set the program to always ask me where to store the output. It didn't.
I have uninstalled 7-PDF-Maker, because even though it may work on your system, on mine it's garbage and I have no motivation to fuss and fuss with it. I have a hundred other pieces of freeware that don't work so poorly regarding this type of basic stuff!
What I'm really looking for:
A program that easily converts a web page that's currently loaded and live in my browser (Firefox, usually) into a .pdf file, with the live links – with any type of prefix, or none – carried over as live.
And the user should not have difficulty in getting a decent page makeup outputted, i.e., a wide-format web page design must not have its paragraphs truncated or anything like that. (At most, choosing between 'Portrait' or 'Landscape' should be all that's necessary.)
So far, BullZip's been the closest to ideal – only lacking the link preservation.
Others that fit the bill for sure?
Just now I test-drove 7-PDF-Maker. *FAIL.*
I am not speaking about its behavior with links. It refused to store the created document anywhere except in the same folder as the source file, even though I chose other settings. Yet when I rechecked my settings after closing/reopening the program, the settings were just the way I put them.
I tried a universal target folder – NOPE.
Then I tried to get it to ask me where to store its output every time – NOPE.
To me this – failing to observe its own settings – indicates poor quality; if it can't perform basic stuff, I can't trust the program with my work.
Paul D
Why install yet another single-purpose program when Nitro comes with a very good virtual printer included?
…………………….. { apologies } …………………..
……………………{ corrected text }……………….I've used a few of the virtual printer type programs over the years and settled on BullZip as my favorite years ago. It's sturdy and gives good output documents where others sometimes mess them up.
Here you mention BullZip has "all the features… and more" of PrimoPDF, which implies it can "convert links to clickable links in PDFs" like PrimoPDF.
But – help! – I never see links preserved as live and don't see any relevant settings. Can somebody provide detailed instructions on this in BullZip? (I'd rather not switch to a different program.)
I've used a few of the virtual printer type programs over the yard and settled on BullZip as my favorite years ago. It's sturdt and gives good outpur dciumetns whre bothers sometimes mess themn up.
Here you mention BullZip has "all the features… and more" of PrimoPDF, which implies it can "convert links to clickable links in PDFs" is included. But – help! – I never see links preserved as live and don't see any relevant settings. Can somebody provide detailed instructions on this in BullZip? (I'd rather not switch to a different program.)


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Get off your lazy butts and DO something this weekend!
To help get you motivated, here's a list of things you can get your grubby little hands on.
(Radio version below)
The Gaming Under The Influence Show
Friday, May 17th
GUI is a live, internet broadcast game show where contestants compete simultaneously in video gaming and drinking!
Hosted by Jared Hoffa & ME!
Every Friday night at Belmont Pourhouse Lakeview.
Show streams LIVE 10pm
Want to compete? Want to learn more: http://www.theguishow.com
Bodies of Work Festival
May 15, 2013 – May 25, 2013
Celebrate the work of artists with disabilities during the Bodies of Work Festival. This multi-venue Chicago event features cutting-edge theater, dance, literature, poetry, spoken word, film, and visual/performance art. It also includes free public panels and talks in conjunction with many of the events.
For more information: http://bodiesofworkchicago.org
Hyde Park Garden Fair
Friday May 17, 2013 – May 18, 2013
Shop from among 50,000 handpicked plants at the 54th Annual Spring Sale! Includes annuals, container plants, groundcover, hanging baskets, herbs, house plants, perennials, shrubs, vines, roses, vegetables, and wildflowers – everything you need for a lush, beautiful garden.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hyde Park Shopping Center
55th St. & S. Lake Park
Chicago, IL 60615
For more information:http://www.hydeparkgardenfair.org/
Friday May 17, 2013 – May 19, 2013
Ready for summer? This three day festival kicks off our city's festival season and is packed with German food, local merchant shopping, dancing and plenty of brews at the outdoor beer garden!
Music Tent
The main stage is located inside an oversized tent to create an arena feel that rocks.
Kids Day
On Saturday, bring your family to enjoy fun activities, arts & crafts, healthy food, fun balloons, and raffle prizes as part of Chicago Kids Day. Please note hours are 10a – 2 pm
Pet Pageant
Have fun with your furry friends during the Pet Pageant and Expo on Sunday. Please note hours are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday: 5 – 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Ashland Ave. and Barry Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Goose Island 25th Anniversary Party
Time to get your beer on!
Sample a variety of craft beers from Goose Island. There will also be music and local food favorites.
A portion of proceeds go to the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.
Goose Island Beer Company
Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CDT)
Chicago, IL
Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon
Sunday May 19, 2013
See Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes live as they premiere their new animated film Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie May 19 at The Vic! A Q&A will follow the screening.
7 p.m.
Ages: 18+
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
For more information: http://www.jamusa.com/Venues/Vic/ConcertDetails.aspx?ConcertId=5281
CYSO at Symphony Center
Sunday May 19, 2013
See the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) perform highlights from the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film 2001: A Space Odyssey in this special concert at Symphony Center.
7:30 p.m.
Tickets Start $20
Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604
For more information: http://www.cyso.org/ConcertsEvents/tabid/70/Default.aspx
Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk
Saturday May 18, 2013
Tour private homes in the historic Oak Park district during the 39th Annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk! Sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, this tour will showcase the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries.
Ultimate Plus Package
May 16-19
Extended weekend of one-of-a-kind architectural experiences
Orientation Center: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60302
Tickets $100
For more information:http://gowright.org/wp2013/
Thanks to Choose Chicago for the events! These are just some of my personal picks.

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This page contains What's My IQ? Hints for iPhone - iPod called "IQ Answer Level 22" and has been posted or updated on Aug 30, 2012 by PJ. Let us know what you think of this Hint by thumbs voting.
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- Developer: ORANGENOSE STUDIOS
- Publisher: ORANGENOSE STUDIOS
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- Release Date: Aug 14, 2012
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IQ Answer Level 22
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This is one of Craig's favorite plants. The tree/bush had tons and tons of blooms, but we thought we weren't going to get any fruit. To our surprise, on Christmas day, he discovered some fruits.
Miracle fruit is more of a novelty than a delicious fruit. After eating the tiny bit of pulp around the seed, anything sour that you eat suddenly tastes sweet. A lemon tastes like sweet lemon without a hint of sour.


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Ingredients & Description
Borage Oil contains essential fatty acids, such as gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which the body converts to helpful hormones. One benefit of GLA is its anti-inflammatory properties, specifically for people with rheumatoid arthritis. GLA also helps reduce skin irritations such as eczema, restoring moisture and smoothness to excessively dry and damaged skin.Along with reducing pain and stiffness, Borage Oil helps alleviate pain due to menstrual cramping in women. For both men and women, GLA promotes healthy blood circulation, which can lower blood pressure. Like other fatty acids, GLA also helps with flexibility and mobility of joints.
Each capsule contains:
Calories | 10 |
Calories from Fat | 10 |
Total Fat | 1 g |
Borage (Borago officinalis) Seed Oil | 1000 mg |
CIS-Linolenic Acid (omega-6) | 380 mg |
Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) (omega-6) | 240 mg |
Oleic Acid (omega-9) | 150 mg |
Other ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), Glycerin, Water. |
*Not intended to diagnose or treat diseases or ailments, and is not reviewed by the FDA.
Uses & Indications.


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This is how they looked when they arrived. Nadja is on the left, Nore is on the right.
Then the dolls had a bath and changed into home clothes. And also they got new names. Nadja became Marta and Nore became Eleanore...
A bit later both dolls got new handmade outfits.
Eleanore (Nore) received a pair of pink jeans trousers made by me and a knitted blouse and a crochet handbag made by my mum.
And Marta (Nadja) got a pair of identical trousers and a blouse made by me.


text: Jolecter, as Ledgenderous said, talk to a doctor if you are worried. Most likely, the swelling in your neck will subside whenever you get over what is causing your glands or tonsils to swell. You could probably try ice or some kind of anti-inflammatory medication (like ibuprofen) to improve the neck swelling as well though.


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Faith Christian celebrates boys State Championship
The Faith Christian Academy won their third TCAF State Championship two weeks ago, finishing the season 28-2 overall. It could be the best season ever for the boys basketball team, who tonight, honored their seniors and underclassman with an "all-star" like exhibition game featuring the boys and girls teams.
Ana Carroll, head coach during all three state championship teams, said of the season "Winning the state title was more than I could have imagined, the boys worked so hard all season long, and it was exciting, they peaked at the perfect time. They played the best basketball they have played all season long."
Senior guard Ivan Vicencio added, "It feels great coming home, being the only team in El Paso with a state championship, it's a wonderful feeling, and to share it with my brothers, it feels great."


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Thalassemia Fact Sheet
Thalassemia Fact Sheet
CIRM funds a large number of research projects investigating the basic biology of blood stem cells and possible uses of those cells in treating diseases, including the thalassemias. One CIRM-funded strategic partnership focuses on preparing a therapy for beta thalassemia for clinical testing and completing a clinical trial within four years..
If you want to learn more about CIRM funding decisions or make a comment directly to our board, join us at a public meeting. You can find agendas for upcoming public meetings on our meetings page.
Learn more about stem cell research:
Stem Cell Basics Primer | Stem Cell Videos | What We Fund
Find clinical trials:
CIRM does not track stem cell clinical trials. If you or a family member is interested in participating in a clinical trial, please see the national trial database to find a trial near you: clinicaltrials.gov
Stem cell research for thalassemia
Thalassemias are genetic diseases that most often require inheriting the defective gene from both the mother and father. The form of the disease called Beta thalassemia is most common among people of Mediterranean origin. An estimated 1,000 individuals in the U.S. are living with the disease.
Beta thalassemia is often fatal due to organ damage. But that damage is a two-step process involving the disease itself and the therapy currently used to manage it. The genetic defect causes the patients to produce red blood cells with poorly functioning hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen to all our tissues. To correct this, doctors give patients frequent blood transfusions. Those in turn lead to a build up of iron in their blood and if this iron is not properly filtered out, it leads to potentially lethal organ damage.
Bone marrow transplants have been used to treat people with severe forms of Beta thalassemia. The procedure can give the patients a new set of blood-forming stem cells that have the correct gene for hemoglobin, but it is very risky. It currently requires using stem cells from a donor. Such transplants also require extensive pre-treatment, such as undergoing high-dose chemotherapy or radiation, to get rid of the faulty stem cells and risk rejection by the patient's immune system.
Research funded by California's stem cell agency is working to develop a safer form of bone marrow transplant for these patients. They are developing a way to genetically alter the patient's own stem cells so that they can produce red cells with the correct hemoglobin.


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POSTED: Friday, November 27, 2009 - 9:36pm
UPDATED: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 2:25pm
First Light Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade leaders are reporting a big turnout for Thursday's Parade.
An estimated 305,000 people came out to watch the parade.
We're told this year's parade was the most attended parade since 2006 when a record estimated 375,000 people showed up.
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Ladies' Fingers and Men's Toes
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Serves: 4 dozen fingers/toes
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- Red or green food coloring (optional, for fingers)
- 24 blanched almonds, halved lengthwise
- 2 cup(s) warm water (110ðF)
- 3 quart(s) warm water (110ðF)
- 1 tablespoon(s) warm water (110ðF)
- 1 tablespoon(s) sugar
- 1 package(s) active dry yeast
- Cooking spray
- 5 cup(s) all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
- 1 tablespoon(s) coarse salt
- 2 tablespoon(s) baking soda
- 1 large egg
- Sea salt
- Fried rosemary (optional, for toes)
- Place a small amount of food coloring, if using, in a shallow bowl, and, using a paintbrush, color the rounded side of each split almond; set aside to dry.
- Pour 2 cups water into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Sprinkle with yeast and let stand until yeast begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Beat 1 cup flour into yeast on low speed until combined. Beat in coarse salt; add 3 1/2 cups flour and beat until combined. Continue beating until dough pulls away from bowl, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup flour. Beat 1 minute more. If dough is sticky, add up to 1 cup more flour. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, 1 minute.
- Coat a large bowl with cooking spray. Transfer dough to bowl, turning dough to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450ðF. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 6-quart straight-sided saucepan over high heat; reduce to a simmer. Add baking soda. Lightly coat two baking sheets with cooking spray. Divide dough into quarters. Work with one quarter at a time, and cover remaining dough with plastic wrap. Divide first quarter into 12 pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, roll each piece back and forth with your palm, forming a long finger shape, about 3 to 4 inches. Pinch dough in two places to form knuckles. Or, to make toes, roll each piece so that it is slightly shorter and fatter, about 2 inches. Pinch in 1 place to form the knuckle. When 12 fingers or toes are formed, transfer to simmering water. Poach for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fingers to the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough, blanching each set of 12 fingers or toes before making more.
- Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush pretzel fingers and toes with the egg wash. Using a sharp knife, lightly score each knuckle about three times. Sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary, if using. Position almond nails, pushing them into dough to attach. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on wire rack. Fingers and toes are best eaten the same day; or store, covered, up to 2 days at room temperature.
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The World Tour is a new Game Mode available on the PS2 installment of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. A new game mode was a welcome change for many PES users as the previous competitions had begun to become slightly stale. It features many nations that aren't playable such as Uzbekistan, Armenia and Qatar.
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The World Tour consists of 100 challenges, taking place against teams from all over the world. You choose the team you wish to take on these challenges with, and you begin with the Asia Zone. After you have completed the challenges in a zone, you are taken to a new continent for a new string of tests. Your opponent for each mission is chosen randomly from a set of similar-ability national or club teams depending on the zone you are currently in.
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The challenges vary hugely in what conditions you have to fulfil. They can be as simple as 'Win by two goals' or as creative as 'Dribble ball into net'. The second 50 challenges are really just rehashes of the first 50 against different opposition.
[edit] Prizes (may contain spoilers)
At the end of the 100 missions, you are rewarded with PES Points, which can be exchanged for items in the PES Shop (another aspect of PES08 not included in the PS3 or Xbox 360 versions, but included in the PS2 version,) and a congratulatory screen and trophy.
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Let's imagine for a second Albert Einstein played fantasy baseball. In this imaginary fantasy world, sabermetrics would have been invented 60 years before it actually was. So his ace went down midseason and he had to hit the waiver wire, looking for someone to fill his empty spot. Do you think he was gonna hop on his computer (remember still in imagination land) and scroll through the free agents looking at wins, ERA and WHIP to make his choice? I can tell you this with much certainty he would not and neither should you. I'd bet my first-round fantasy pick that he would be looking at a whole different set of stats, those that fall under the category of advanced. Out of those, he would likely be looking primarily at xFIP (eXpected Fielding Independent Pitching). In case you didn't know, he kind of had a thing for equations, and this one isn't about converting mass to energy — it's about converting injuries and trades into trophies.
Take away anything the pitcher does not control and all things aided by luck, the kind of stuff that you just can't count on for the rest of the season. Let everybody else in your league worry about that stuff, and you have a new stat and a leg up. All you have to do is consider xFIP when deciding who to pick up or what pitchers to target for trades. We all know far to well that you just can't copy and paste first-half stats to the second half. There can be drastic differences.
When calculating xFIP, what you first have to do is — well, forget about calculating it, there are plenty of good websites that will do the hard work for you. Leave it to the guys who like the equations, because if you were already one of those guys, you probably wouldn't be reading this article as you already know about xFIP. My personal favorite website to do my dirty work is one I am sure you are familiar with: Fangraphs.
When talking about xFIP, you are talking about a single stat that has multiple uses, especially midseason. Say you open your inbox and there sits an offer, one that includes a pitcher that is sporting a pretty sweet ERA/WHIP for the season. All the other manager wants in return is your No. 2 closer and a pitcher who has underperformed. Whats left to do but click accept and move on. Not so fast, buddy — the other manager happens to know about xFIP and he is setting you up for a trap. You have spent all this time on your team this season to date; why not take a minute and check both pitchers' xFIP? It could literally save your season and keep you from getting burned.
Just like ERA and WHIP, xFIP goes off the principal of the lower the better and is actually easier to apply to your fantasy players than either of the two. It varies slightly year to year because it's based on league averages. But all you need to know without getting into the specifics is that it has a scale that pretty much is a safe bet year in and year out. Think of 4.00 as average, and the closer you get to 3.00 the better, and once you get under 3.00, you're getting into elite range. If a player starts getting into the 4.15 to 4.50 range, I really start to question if he is worth a spot; if he has a name that people know, I start shopping him and unless he has a great matchup. I do not start him. I personally see anyone over 4.50 as a player meant for someone else's team, while at 5.00 and up he isn't coming close to my team, even if he has 14 K/9.
When using xFIP, try not to use it after only a few starts, because you have to give any pitcher some time. Even with luck out of the equation, bad games and rough patches do happen to good pitchers, especially with younger pitchers — it can be applied to older ones with a track record earlier. As with any stat, it is not a one-stop tell-all. But it is the best thing we have until the next Einstein comes along with a new equation to help all of us fantasy baseball addicts out.
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Atlona Showcases Versatility of Home Theater Products at 2011 International CES
Range of Home Theater Solutions Add Convenience, Flexibility to Media Consumption Across Computers and HDTVs
LAS VEGAS, 2011 International CES — Jan. 4, 2011 — Atlona Technologies(R) today announced that at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the company will highlight a number of products that help consumers to create the ultimate home theater experience. Specifically designed to operate comfortably in any user's hands, these simple, easy-to-use Atlona solutions enable operators to enjoy media with maximum convenience and flexibility.
"Our CES booth will highlight a variety of simple yet valuable solutions for enhancing the home theater experience and bringing computer applications, gaming, and movie libraries to HDTVs," said Joshua Carlson, director of public relations, Atlona Technologies. "By solving all manner of connectivity issues cost-effectively, Atlona products radically extend the capabilities of computers and displays within today's sophisticated and increasingly converged home theater and computing environments."
Throughout CES, Atlona will showcase its AT-HDPiX2 USB-to-HDMI adapter, which adds an HDMI port to any computer (Mac(R) or PC). Supporting resolutions up to 1080p, the AT-HDPiX2 is a perfect device for viewing content from a computer on any HDTV. The adapter can serve as a second video card, allowing a computer user to clone another HDTV monitor and make it an identical replication of the laptop or desktop screen. Simple plug-and-play setup makes the adapter convenient for all users, no matter their level of technical knowledge.
The Atlona AT-HDVieW also brings flexibility to home theater environments that incorporate both computers and HDTV displays. CES attendees can see firsthand how this plug-and-play device takes video and audio signals from a PC or laptop, automatically senses the native resolution of the display, and upscales video to a digital HDMI output (up to 1080p) suitable for that particular HDTV display or monitor. The converter also embeds the audio signal from the computer into the HDMI signal output, thereby eliminating the clutter of a second cable.
Adding convenience to home computing and gaming, the Atlona AT-PCLINK is a wireless system that provides access to one PC through a secondary keyboard, mouse, display, and set of PC speakers. Through wireless transmission, the AT- PCLINK can connect to any desktop or laptop computer using simple USB dongles, in turn becoming a sleek, simple access point for users up to 30 feet from the base station. As many as four receivers can be connected to one transmitter.
Making its CES debut, Atlona's new AT-AiR3 wireless USB-to-HDMI/VGA adaptor provides a full 1080p signal that enables users to connect a computer or laptop wirelessly to an HDTV or projector via a Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector or an HDMI cable. Capable of transmitting a signal up to 30 feet, the AT-AiR3 is perfect for viewing streaming media from Hulu(TM), YouTube, and other popular sites, as well as computer-based learning programs.
Ensuring the highest quality HD video and digital audio transfer among home entertainment systems, Atlona's 180-degree swivel-head high-speed HDMI cables with Ethernet provide the flexibility required for low-profile installations. These premium 6-foot cables support transfer rates beyond 10.2 Gbps at resolutions four times higher than standard 1080p (up to 4096 x 2160) so that viewers can experience stunning colors, Dolby(R) TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and 100-Mbps Ethernet.
Visitors to Atlona's booth 21813 (south hall lower level) at the 2011 International CES can experience all of these products and more.
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About Atlona Technologies(R)
Atlona Technologies(R) is a global manufacturer of cutting-edge digital connectivity solutions. The company supplies an extensive range of high-quality products — from cables, splitters, and extenders to distribution amplifiers, converters, switchers, and much more — to a diverse client base spanning the consumer electronics, home theater, computing, retail, systems integration, professional A/V, broadcast, entertainment, medical digital imaging, and digital signage markets. Made from the finest materials and offering unique feature sets, the company's value-added products can be found in places such as the most prominent hotels in Dubai; NASA's Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif.; and across hundreds of thousands of home theaters worldwide. More information about Atlona Technologies is available at www.atlona.com.
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Thioridazine/Selected SSRIs; Duloxetine
This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking or discontinuing any drug or commencing any course of treatment.
Medical warning:
Severe. These medicines may interact and cause very harmful effects and are usually not taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
Some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and duloxetine may slow down how quickly your liver processes thioridazine.
What might happen:
The level of thioridazine in your blood may increase. This may increase your risk of an irregular heartbeat, which may be life-threatening.
What you should do about this interaction:
Contact your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) right away about takings these medicines together.Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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2.Dear Doctor Letter. Re: Important drug warning about Mellarill. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation July 7, 2000.
3.Thioridazine tablet, US prescribing information. Mylan Pharmaceuticals September, 2010.
4.Sarafem (fluoxetine hydrochloride) US prescribing information. Warner Chilcott April, 2009.
5.Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) US prescribing information. Eli Lilly and Company June, 2011.
6.Symbyax (olanzapine and fluoxetine hydrochloride) US prescribing information. Eli Lilly and Company August, 2012.
7.Fluvoxamine maleate US prescribing information. BayPharma, Inc. February, 2009.
8.Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) US prescribing information. GlaxoSmithKline April, 2012.
9.Pexeva (paroxetine mesylate) US prescribing information. JDS Pharmaceuticals, LLC April, 2011.
10.Carrillo JA, Ramos SI, Herraiz AG, Llerena A, Agundez JA, Berecz R, Duran M, Benitez J. Pharmacokinetic interaction of fluvoxamine and thioridazine in schizophrenic patients. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1999 Dec;19(6):494-9.
11.von Bahr C, Movin G, Nordin C, Liden A, Hammarlund-Udenaes M, Hedberg A, Ring H, Sjoqvist F. Plasma levels of thioridazine and metabolites are influenced by the debrisoquin hydroxylation phenotype. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1991 Mar;49(3):234-40.
12.Hartigan-Go K, Bateman DN, Nyberg G, Martensson E, Thomas SH. Concentration-related pharmacodynamic effects of thioridazine and its metabolites in humans. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1996 Nov;60(5):543-53.
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Learn to putt like a pro in Putting To Win, an e-book written by a professional golfer. You'll learn all the techniques the author learned and did to vastly improve his game. Putting is considered the easiest part of the golf game to improve, so with the knowledge you'll gain from this e-book and some practice, you'll be a better golfer in no time!
Inside Putting To Win, you'll primarily learn the author's set-up and swing mechanics. You'll learn how to establish green speed, the perfect pace to hole the ball, tips for distance control, preparation tips, practice routines and aids and much more. There are also more than 130 photographs and lots of quality diagrams. Putting to Win will arm you with the right knowledge so you'll learn how to improve your putting with less effort.
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AUBURN , Ala. – The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine has named Douglas Allen, D.V.M., as director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Allen, who began April 1, manages the clinical and administrative functions of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Department of Clinical Sciences.
Clinical Science Department Head Jamie Bellah applauded the appointment citing Allen's impressive credentials. "Dr. Allen is an internationally known academician recognized for his expertise in equine surgery and for his contributions and leadership as director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the University of Georgia. He previously served as president of the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians which is a national organization that supports the management and instructional goals of veterinary colleges," said Dr. Bellah.
Allen has received awards from veterinary students for his clinical teaching. "We are very fortunate to have someone with Dr. Allen's leadership experience serving as our hospital director," said Timothy R. Boosinger, dean.
A graduate of Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine, Allen is a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He succeeds Dr. John Saidla who became director of Auburn's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 2000.
Auburn is one of 32 colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Canada, enrolling nearly 380 students in its doctor of veterinary medicine degree program, as well as more than 90 graduate students in its graduate biomedical science program.
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Puerto Rico memories
There's a colloquialism here in Ponce that speaks to the bravado of this southern coast historic town in Puerto Rico…"Ponce es Ponce."
Indeed on Monday night, "Ponce is Ponce" was on full display at a local gymnasium used mostly for volleyball, named for a great basketball player from Ponce, Juan "Pachin" Vicens.
The people of Ponce turned out in droves to see the Hall of Fame plaques and were entertained by a rousing program, featuring mayor Maria Melendez Altieri's infectious enthusiasm in presenting proclamations to Vera Clemente, Tony Perez and Roberto Alomar. The mayor also expressed her deepest thanks to the Hall of Fame and presented us gifts to show her appreciation.
Born in Ponce and raised in nearby Salinas, Robbie was the star of the evening, returning to his birthplace in the year of his Hall of Fame induction to boisterous applause. Father Sandy Sr. was also in attendance, as was Luis Clemente, Pituka Perez (Tony's wife) and Ponce native and former Yankees reliever Luis Arroyo, who, along with Vic Power, became the first Puerto Ricans selected for an All-Star Game in 1955.
Smiles were abundant, as both Robbie and Tony spoke passionately of their appreciation for the people of Ponce. Alomar spoke in praise of how much it means to be a native son of Ponce, while Perez talked of the memories he's shared over the years in this community, including watching winter league games here, when his son Eduardo, managed the Ponce club.
One of the single best moments of the entire trip served as the final touch to the plaque tour. Erik Strohl, our senior director for exhibitions and collections, told Sandy Sr. that he should have the honor of placing his son's plaque in its case for the long journey home. Known by his given name here on the island, Santos was aglow as he held Robbie's plaque, beaming with joy only a father could understand. Kudos to Erik for providing Sandy a memory of a lifetime.
As the plaques were packed securely by Erik and Evan Chase, our security director, the expression on the faces of our hosts for the last four days was simply priceless. Proud, joyous, exuberant, thankful and honored were the words said, but not uttered, in the universal language of visual emotion. No words were needed to understand what this journey was all about.
Moments later, Jeff, Erik, Evan and I were on board our Department of Sports and Recreation van, bound for the 110-mile journey back to the north end of the island. A police escort the entire way from Ponce to San Juan spoke volumes about the importance of this outreach to the commonwealth.
There's a shared emotion many of us have in Cooperstown on the Monday afternoon following induction weekend every year. We are always happy that we have reached the end, knowing that we have done our absolute best to deliver lifetime memories to so many people for celebration unlike any other in baseball. Yet, we have a sadness that the journey has ended far too soon.
As the sun rose this morning while we taxied on the runway at Luis Munoz Airport in San Juan bound for Charlotte and then Albany and Cooperstown, I looked out my window and was overcome with emotion. I was reminded of that post-Induction feeling we have at the end of July in Cooperstown. For the last four days on this island, we did what we as an organization does best – made the dreams of others come true. And for the first time ever, we did so with the great fans of Puerto Rico.
There's a line spoken by Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory that motivates me everyday that I have the high honor to represent the Hall of Fame: "We are the music makers and the dreamers of the dreams."
Understanding that baseball has the power to connect cultures, families and memories unlike anything else has never appeared more genuine than what transpired over the last four days. The people of Puerto Rico were so honored and moved by this celebration that is impossible not to be realize that for so many we encountered, this was truly a dream come true that we were able to facilitate.
"From Puerto Rico to Cooperstown. From Cooperstown to Puerto Rico."
(in Spanish: "De Borinquen a Cooperstown. De Cooperstown a Borinquen.")
It served as the title for our journey – in English and Spanish – and as we return home, it is crystal clear the journey doesn't end, and it does not have boundaries created by language. Rather, it continues a cycle of baseball history celebrated for nearly a century in the universal appreciation for the game and its heroes.
We are so honored and thankful for your kindness and hospitality, to everyone we encountered and all of those who shared a memory by viewing these treasures and baseball heroes.
Gracias Puerto Rico!
Brad Horn is the senior director of communications and education at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Hall Monitor: World Series Special
By Trevor Hayes
The World Series is upon us. The whole season comes down to this, and like the previous 105, this one is already living up to the name Fall Classic.
Texas Three-Step?: Just two of the previous seven teams to dig a hole like Texas' current deficit – losing the first two games, each by at least four runs – have come back to win the World Series. The last team to create such a predicament was the 2001 Yankees, who forced a seventh game but ultimately lost to the Diamondbacks. The pair to overcome similarly lopsided losses: Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale's 1965 Dodgers, who rallied against the Twins, and the 1996 Yankees, who defeated the Braves.
Record line: In three career postseason starts, San Francisco's Matt Cain has given up just one run – an unearned blemish in the sixth inning of the NLDS against the Braves. Cain has compiled a 2-0 record after blanking the Rangers in Game Two. Few other players have begun their postseason careers with three straight games in which they didn't allow an earnie. Giants legends and Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson began his postseason career with what may be the most impressive performance ever: Three straight complete game shutouts in the 1905 World Series – going on three days rest and then two days for the final two. Hall of Famer Waite Hoyt allowed two unearned runs in three starts for the 1921 Yankees- going 2-1 in his first foray into postseason play. And Jon Matlack allowed three unearned while going 2-1 in his first three games before eventually ending with a 2-2 record during the Mets' postseason run in 1973 – his only career postseason.
Cain's 21.1 innings without an earned run to start his postseason career is the sixth longest mark. He sits behind Hoyt (34 innings), Mathewson (28 innings), Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon (26.1 innings), Matlack (25 innings) and another Giant Hall of Famer, Carl Hubbell (22 innings).
End of the run: Cliff Lee went 4.2 innings and gave up seven runs in Game One on Wednesday. His numbers are so astounding because he was on an unbelievable run. Before Wednesday's aberration, his career 1.26 postseason ERA ranked third among pitchers with at least five starts. Just Sandy Koufax and Christy Mathewson held an edge over Lee's dominance. As it is now, he still holds a 1.96 ERA and a 7-1 record in nine starts during his playoff career.
Big hits: Nine times in World Series history, a Giant has collected four hits in a game. After his 4-for-5 night in game one, Freddy Sanchez became the latest. The previously four before him is a good group to be in: Hall of Famers Ross Youngs (1923), Fred Lindstrom (1924), Mel Ott (1933) and Monte Irvin (1951).
Pivotal Pitching: The Phils "Feared the Beard" during the NLCS, as Brian Wilson recorded a win or a save in each of the Giants victories. With three saves and a win, he's just the fourth pitcher since saves became an official stat in 1969 to wreak that kind of havoc on an opponent. Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, with four saves and an MVP Award 1988 ALCS leads the group, followed by Mitch Williams (two wins and two saves in the 1993 NLCS) and John Wetteland (four saves and an MVP Award in the 1996 World Series).
Checkup up on the stars: Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and 2003 Ford C. Frick Award winner Bob Uecker was released from the hospital after undergoing successful heart surgery last Tuesday. The broadcaster received a valve replacement earlier this season before surgery to repair a tear at the replacement site earlier this month.
Throughout the postseason, several Hall of Famers have tossed several ceremonial first pitches. Game One of the World Series was no different with Orlando Cepeda, Monte Irvin, Juan Marichal, Willie McCovey and Gaylord Perry tossing the first ball. In Texas, Saturday's game will likewise feature a living legend as Rangers President Nolan Ryan reprises the role after he and Fergie Jenkins took the honors in Game One and Two of the ALCS, respectively.
For a good cause: Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield was honored before Thursday's game with the Roberto Clemente Award. Beating out nominees from the other 29 clubs in his eighth year of being nominated, Wakefield is honored for combining dedication to giving back to the community with outstanding skills on the baseball field.
Wakefield was honored by Commissioner Bud Selig, widow Clemente's Vera Clemente and his sons Roberto Jr. and Luis. Of the 27 eligible former winners of the Award, 13 are Hall of Famers.
Trevor Hayes is the editorial production manager at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.


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AUGUSTA, Ga.---The owner of the South Augusta Flea Market, Harold "Dusty" Rhodes, doesn't deny there were problems with his building.
That's what he told Richmond County Magistrate Court this morning.
The main building of the flea market burned to the ground Monday (May 7).
The fire department says there have been fire code violations there dating back several years. The most current were not having enough fire walls and exits.
They say more fire walls could have slowed the blaze.
Dusty Rhodes argues more fire hydrants could have saved his building. The nearest is a quarter mile away.
"It delayed the putting water on the fire for at least 25 minutes," he said. "That allowed the building to get going and burn down."
The fire department says his building did not have to be within 500 feet of a hydrant as the current code requires because it was built before those rules went into effect.
Rhodes recently submitted plans to fix his violations, but he still pleaded No Contest at today's hearing. He faces six months probation and a fine of $1355.
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#1 How to see Uranus in a telescope this weekend09-28-2012, 05:42 PM
Make what you will of the title of the article. I just couldn't help but post it.
How to see Uranus in a telescope this weekend
The planet Uranus reaches opposition on Saturday (Sept. 29). This means that Uranus is directly opposite the sun in the sky.
Uranus rises will rise as the sun sets, and set as the sun rises. It will be highest in the sky at local midnight, roughly 1 a.m. if you are on Daylight Saving Time.
Uranus was discovered accidentally by William Herschel on the night of March 13, 1781. All the other planets had been known since prehistoric times, so this was a major discovery in its time, and made Herschel famous.
The reason Uranus had remained undiscovered for so long is that, although it is quite large, the third largest planet after Jupiter and Saturn, it is very far away from the sun, so is very dimly lit. If you know exactly where to look, it is just possible to see Uranus with the naked eye, but most of us need binoculars and a good chart to spot it among the thousands of stars of similar brightness.
When Herschel first observed it, he was unsure what he had seen: a nebula, a comet, or a planet. After a night or two, he saw that it had moved, so it couldnt be a nebula. It didnt change size or shape, so he knew it wasnt a comet.
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.C. S. Lewis
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Ten Best Things to Do During Art Basel Miami Beach 2011
That doesn't mean you shouldn't try. From levitating platforms to 3-D graffiti to naked hog-wrasslin', here are our picks for this year's can't-miss moments. While you work up your Basel game face, don't miss the retrospective on ten years of Basel madness in this week's feature.
10. American Exuberance
Want a primer on contemporary art from the past three decades? This blockbuster show at the Rubell Family Collection is your one-stop shop, with nearly 200 works -- nearly a quarter of them created just for the exhibit -- by 64 artists, from blue-chip talent such as Jeff Koons, Mike Kelley, and Barbara Kruger to rising comets such as Ryan Trecartin and Sterling Ruby. And don't miss Jennifer Rubell's breakfast installation Incubation, where the public can watch her make yogurt -- and then eat the results. (Through July 27, 2012, at the Rubell Family Collection, 95 NW 29th St., Miami. Free to the public during Art Basel, Thursday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 305-573-6090 or visit rfc.museum.com)
9. Before They Were Famous
Behind the Lens of William John Kennedy": Those suffering from a sweet tooth for the golden oldies should check Scope Miami's iconic images of legends such as Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana shot during the early '60s by Kennedy, a longtime Miami shutterbug.
"People are going to experience the notion of entering a time warp," explains Kennedy, who adds he is also "wallpapering the entire room" at Kiwi Project Space in Wynwood and screening a documentary revisiting the era at O Cinema as part of his Basel breakout.
(December 1 through 4 at Scope Miami, NE First Avenue and 30th Street, Miami; Kiwi Project Space, 48 NW 29th St., Miami. Scope's admission is $20, and it's open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit scope-art.com and myspace.com/kiwiproject)
8. Fab Five Freddy at Fountain Art Fair
After setting Wynwood ablaze with wild pyrotechnics in 2010, Fountain Art Fair returns with more works that the average-wage slave can afford. A pass to Fountain runs just $15 for the weekend and features late-night musical performances -- none more incredible than a set by Fred Brathwaite, better known as hip-hop and graffiti founding father Fab Five Freddy. In the early '80s, Freddy's cartoonish versions of Warhol's soup cans helped move tagging from subways to galleries. He went on to host Yo! MTV Raps. (December 1 through 4 at Fountain Art Fair, 2505 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Public hours are noon to 7 p.m., with performances running until midnight Friday and Saturday. Admission is $10 for one night or $15 for the weekend. Visit fountainartfair.com.)
7. Graffiti Gone Global
Wynwood has earned well-deserved street cred for building-swallowing murals painted during Primary Flight and at Wynwood Walls, but this year's edition of "Graffiti Gone Global" promises to completely blow up the art form. Creatives including Marc Fornes, Volkan Alkanoglu, Billi Kid, and other urban mavericks will present cerebral 3-D graffiti projects you'll be able to walk through. Look for everything from a mammoth, 30-by-16-foot installation created from hundreds of thousands of interlocking nodes, evoking a fractal universe, to a reinvented NBA All-Star Game basketball court. (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. December 2 and 3, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 4 at the Rotunda Space, 3252 NE First Ave., Ste, 101, Miami. Admission is free. Visit gggexhibit.com.)
6. Born Under a Bad Sign
In 2009, serial disturber of the peace NeckFace debuted a Halloween solo show at OHWOW that left spectators' eye sockets crushed into creamed corn. It featured drawings of blood-puking babies hung over full-color, tractor-trailer-size vinyl murals of brutal crime scene photos. The precocious virtuoso of the putrid is back to haunt us with his new horror film, Born Under a Bad Sign, helmed by cult filmmaker Isaiah Seret and featuring the tale of "Satan's lonely soldier who hunts for the heads of those who wronged him." Venom-spitting, "witch-house" band Salem will provide the musical interlude. (10:30 p.m. December 1 at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. Admission is free with RSVP to email@example.com. Visit onfwd.com.)
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Now don't get all jealous. Of course you ant chenille cat potholders of your very own. Meow!
These were designed by the one and only Garlic Queen. She is the creatrix behind many crocheted wonders including these confections. Want a set of kitty hot pads for yourself? Email me and I'll hook you up with the GQ herself. I'm pretty sure she can be bribed.
Brains have been much on our minds, given the tumble-down state of aging cerebra in the Nake-id gene pool, a concern that inspires yours truly to lard her morning porridge with coconut oil and stalk Dr. Grain Brain's blog. (Do y'all think gluten's the zombie apocalypse in grain form?) Are avocados the new kale? Should we load up our java with pasture-raised butter? Are carbs the new fats?
It's enough to make a girl make a diet of Tootsie Pops and red wine.
Joking aside, there are things about the way we live and eat, which are clearly amiss. Too much sitting. Too many digital screens. Too little face time with peeps. Too much fake food. And while it's easy to figure out that exercise is a good thing, the question of what to eat to benefit our grey matter seems to be more a matter of opinion than science. But do we have the time for science?
Meanwhile, the Clover Wonder Knitter aided and abetted in the creation of lobes pictured above--a fabulous pattern by med student Alana Noritake. Hard to believe, you can purchase fully realized versions on Etsy for about $30. Lined even. I wouldn't tack down all that I-cord again for $1,000. Like sewing spaghetti to the wall.
Anyhoo, it's done and fun! Hope your brains are having a glorious day.
Why look, another iteration of Kim's Earnin' Turban. This one in the sadly discontinued Debbie Bliss Cotton Silk Aran and modeled by the lovely Melissa.
I designed the turban for our friend Kim, in honor of her battle with lung cancer. The pattern is for sale with all proceeds going to benefit the University of Colorado's Lung Cancer Fund, which supports the groundbreaking research at CU keeping Kim and many others alive.
Lung cancer is a weird beast, not the least of which because it's the number one cancer killer of men and women in America, but also because it carries the stigma of smoking. It may be that the white ribbon lung cancer campaigns haven't caught on because the disease doesn't seem as random; it's something smokers get. But this simply isn't true. Every year, 16,000 to 24,000 people die of lung cancer who never smoked. Kim never smoked.
While I should have probably knit this turban in white for the awareness factor, I couldn't resist this gorgeous orchid, so very Pantone-color-of-the-year-2014.
In this season of giving, pass the word, make a donation or knit a turban in whatever color tickles your fancy.
I had the opportunity to write about this wonderful artist in the Holiday issue of Vogue Knitting. Sally Gilchrist is a painter, who in recent years has branched out into doing linocut prints. She's also a passionate knitter.
I've been hoping for many moons that Sally would create a line of "yarn art" and couldn't be happier that she's finally done it.
There are prints suitable for framing as well as notecards, postcards, gift tags and even a handmade book of linocut prints.
Just in time for the holidays. Isn't this a stylish body of work?
Inspired by editrix Erin, who wrought this incredibly cuteness, I went and did likewise. Seriously. When a man child is expected, who really wants to knit another wee navy-blue cardi?
Rebecca Danger's patterns are a caution, are they not? There really is a monster for every occasion. I chose Ursula the Understanding Monster because of the long arms, which to me was like sending Baby a big hug (in spite of the fact I couldn't be bothered to source the necessary felt for teeth.
This is the beautiful Dr. Kimberly Ringen, friend, neighbor, fashionista, veterinary oncologist, rabid Bronco fan, mama to fur babies Madison, Jill, Petey the pug and kitty Bernard, wife to Davin, sister, auntie, daughter, fisherperson and all-around good egg.
In June of 2013 at the age of 36, she was diagnosed with Stage IV ALK positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer. She ran half marathons. Was a competitive cyclist. And never smoked. Un. Freaking. Believable.
There is nothing good to be said about it except that Denver is the center for some of the world's most advanced research on Kim's rare cancer. Kim is enrolled in a clincal trial at the University of Colorado directed by the brilliant Dr. Ross Camidge. And she's doing well-ish.
Kim isn't our only loved one who has battled or is battling lung cancer. Dr. Camidge is also treating the lovely Polly, who not-so-affectionately calls her tumor, "that little f*cker." And Mr. Nake-id's dad has had his own lung cancer journey (caught incredibly early and treated successfully).
Given all of this serious guano we felt compelled to do a little something and hope you will join in. Though Kim's drug didn't devastate her hair, it's caused her red curls to thin a bit, hence the adorable pixie cut. And hair accessories can't hurt, especially now that the weather is turning. Ergo Kim's Earnin' Turban.
The pattern is a quick, fun knit and all proceeds will be donated to the University of Colorado's Lung Cancer Fund. The fund not only helps support the research that's keeping Kim and Polly alive, it also provides financial assistance to patients.
The pattern is available on Ravelry. If you aren't a knitter, please consider the University of Colorado's Lung Cancer Fund in your planning for end-of-year charitable gifts. They are doing remarkable work.
Thank you,
The Nake-ids
When we last left our heroine, she was blathering on about skincare. And why not? When there hasn't been anything knit-worthy to report in low these many months.
But there's been knitting. Slow, desultory knitting that even a 2,900-mile road trip couldn't nudge to completion. Sweaters. There's a reason folks don't knit them. Gah! I wanted it done!
Well here it is. Martin Storey's Boulevard (cropped by moi) from the Rowan City Retreat book.Knit up in that all-domestic wonder-worsted Peace Fleece in Porterfield Plum.
I adored this yarn which combined Native American wool with wool from Ohio all leavened with a bit of Texas mohair. If you don't like the whiff of the barn about your yarn, steer clear. But if you appreciate a little vegetable matter and that gorgeous, sheepy lanolin scent, this string is heavenly. Like my mother says, "real yarn."
Thinking about pairing this number with black culottes. Like these. Or these--perfection! (But where in the world did that word come from? Culottes?) Cuter than they sound. Really. With ankle boots.
Though the journey seemed epic, the finish couldn't have come at a better time. Here's the the advent of sweater weather!
Since our state has become the butt of jokes in the other 49 for legalizing recreational cannabis, I thought I'd weigh in with some Nake-id perspective:
First, we're not all getting royally stoned. Would there was the time. But with a bustling economy and lots of work to be done, most citizens are going about their day-to-day with nary a thought to pot.
Second, there are growing pains. Serious ones that need to be addressed, and, yes, regulated, namely the dosing issues and packaging of edibles.
Third, some of us have never taken to the stuff, salad days in the '70s, regardless. Seriously, munchies, at our age? Good on you if you can afford the calories.
But hemp. Ah, hemp is something entirely different. Hemp, the non-psychoactive cousin of cannibis, is so multipurpose and useful, why it's good for everything from knitting to helping vegans get their protein on.
Happily, our controversial statute allows for the cultivation of this wonderful cultivar, so Colorado will prove to be a bellwether not only for the recreational stuff but also for its more serious, hard-working relative.
While all the cool, green beauty bloggers are still agog over coconut oil (who likes digging it out of the jar?), I've found hemp oil to be more emollient and easy to use. Rich in fatty acids, Omega 3s and vitamin E, it's antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, anti-all-things-bad. And it smells like, um, fresh grass.
I don't use it on my face, but rather slather it on damp limbs apres bath. And, since I keep it in the fridge, it's also delightfully refreshing, especially in these temps.
Oils are all the rage these days in skincare and it's easy to see why. A single oil like hemp runs less than $20 for a bottle that will last months. Another to try: avocado oil, especially in the drying winter months.
Have fun. Pretend your a salad and lube up before you get dressed.
To fit head 21 in circumference.
1 skein Cascade Magnum, 100% wool, 123 yds (112m)/8.8 oz. (250g)
Tapestry needle
Circular or straight needles size 19 US (15mm)
1.75 stitches to the inch in stockinette stitch
Cast on 17 stitches.
Rows 1: Purl across to end of row.
Row 2: Knit across to end of row.
Repeat rows 1-2 until piece measures 19 inches. (Knit extra inches for a drapey look.)
Bind off loosely.
Using tapestry needle seam cast on edge to bind off edge using mattress stitch. Weave in ends.
Not long ago, Mr. Nake-id IM'd me with this tidbit, "I want to ferment."
A lot could be read into that phrase, but I knew exactly what he meant. The poor man wants more saurkraut/gherkins/pickled onions/probiotics on his plate.
Of course he does. Who doesn't?
But all this trafficking in bacteria can be intimidating. Enter the FARMcurious Fermentation Set. (See above.) Developed by an intrepid urban homesteading evangelist, the fermentation set is essentially a screw-top lid that allows carbon dioxide to release without permitting outside air in. Twist it onto any wide-mouthed mason jar (the wide-mouth requirement sent me scurrying for new jars; the ones on hand were standard-mouthed) of any size, add salt water and produce and three to six weeks later, voila, gut-healthy taste treats.
Why not start with the classic? Our neighbors' dill and the farmer's market provided the bounty pictured above. I loosely followed this recipe and packed my brand-new jars.
I don't come from a patient people. So six weeks seems like a stretch. But isn't our little science experiment pretty?


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Katie Lee's Heavyweight Hoagies
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"This is the mother of all hoagies," says cookbook author Katie Lee. What makes Katie's hoagie so unusual? Garlic bread. "I use a whole loaf of ciabatta with turkey, ham, and salami, but try mixing it up with roast beef or mortadella. I wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil and put a heavy iron skillet on top for about 30 minutes so that it smashes and is easier to eat and the flavors really meld together. Serve it on a cutting board and people can just cut their own sandwich."
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- 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon(s) flat-leaf parsley, minced
- 1 loaf(s) ciabatta, halved lengthwise
- 1/3 cup(s) mayonnaise
- 1/2 pound(s) deli turkey, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound(s) deli ham, thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound(s) deli salami, thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound(s) provolone, thinly sliced
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup(s) shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup(s) hot banana peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup(s) red onion, thinly sliced
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a small sauté pan over low heat, melt the butter with the garlic. Continue to cook over low heat until the garlic begins to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add parsley and cook another minute. Remove from heat and spread onto the inside of each side of the bread. Place under the broiler and toast until golden brown. Let cool.
- Spread mayonnaise onto bread. Layer turkey, ham, salami, and provolone onto bottom half of bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with lettuce, peppers, and onion. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place a heavy-duty skillet (I use an iron skillet) on top. Let sit 30 minutes. Slice and serve.
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UPDATE: My daycare provider now informs me that even though she's asking Will to leave the program, our contract calls for two weeks notice. So she is going to CHARGE US even though she's the one kicking Will out. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!!? I'm so pissed off I can't even see straight and now I have to go over there to pick up all of Will's stuff. This fucking woman is a joke. She didn't even call me herself, she had her husband call me and leave that on my voicemail. Bullshit!!!
Five days ago I thought Will getting booted out of his current daycare was just about the worst thing that could happen. I never thought I'd be looking back on that fondly and wishing it was the least of my problems. But even though the situation with the baby has taken precedence, it is only exacerbated by the fact that I feel utterly betrayed by our daycare provider.
It's no secret Will has had a tough time lately. For the last couple of months, he's been very hit or miss at daycare. It all goes back to the arrival of a younger boy, who is six months younger than Will. Now granted, a group of daycare kids is not unlike a pack of dogs. The introduction of a new canine into the pack can be disruptive to say the least. Such was the case with him.
At first it was just that Will was jealous. He was the only boy and now he had to share the spotlight. But things devolved quickly. The other boy is a strong personality and very aggressive. So aggressive, in fact, that one day we found out he bit Will. I was alarmed at first, but our provider told us it was really no big deal. At that point, I had no reason not to trust her. She had become like family to us and she has years of experience. So I let it go with no further questions.
But things just got worse and worse from there. Will refused to share and he would not play with the group. He was perfectly content to be alone. And when he did play with everyone else, he and the other boy would get into scrapes. But for whatever reason, our provider told us Will was the problem. She had nothing but good things to say about the other boy, and negative comments about Will. Despite the fact that my son was the one who was bitten.
Things got so bad MJ and I had to come up with a plan to change his behavior. We instituted a "Big Boy Points" system in which he could earn points by sharing, saying please and thank you, picking up his toys, etc. And when he earned enough points he could go outside, play with the basketball or get a treat. And for a while it was working.
In fact, when he came home from daycare on Tuesday he had glowing reviews from our provider. She told him it was one of Will's best days. That he shared. That he hugged the other boy all day. He was cheerful and pleasant and an all around great kid. I was thrilled and, most of all, relieved.
Which is why I was so surprised when, just 24 hours later, our provider called us and told us she couldn't take him anymore.
Without going into too much detail, she has some family issues she's dealing with. She has two kids of her own: one going off to college in the fall and the other in middle school. She already had to re-jigger schedules because she's having problems with the youngest and wanted to spend more time with him. And apparently the straw that broke the camel's back was when he came home from the last day of school on Wednesday and Will was throwing a tantrum. He told his mom he couldn't deal with it and had to leave. Our provider said she can't have her house become a place her children don't want to be, so Will had to go.
But that's bullshit.
YOU'RE A FUCKING DAYCARE PROVIDER!!!! I'm sorry, but whiny kids are kind of in the job description don't you think? Did she really think she was going to become a daycare provider who only got angelic toddlers and perpetually well-behaved children? If she thought her home was always going to be a pleasant place to be with 4-5 young kids all running around, then she was either on crack or woefully misguided.
My kid is no angel. He can be hell on wheels at times and I can certainly relate to the feeling of wanting to pitch him out a window. I get it, he's a handful. And she has every right to choose who her clients are. But it's not like she was doing this on a volunteer basis. It's her job. We are paying her, and part of that fee is to deal with a toddler. Christ, they don't call it the Terrible Two phase for nothing.
Then she tried to play it off like it's what was best for Will. Yeah, because young kids don't need routine or anything and breaking that routine that he's been in for 15 months is going to be beneficial. Right. Keep telling yourself that.
But I have to take some of the blame here. First of all, this is the second child she's asked to leave daycare in the last year. Apparently kids need to be perfectly well behaved in order to keep their spot. But second and most telling, for the last 3 weeks Will has cried and begged me not to drop him off every morning. I just chalked it up to him being difficult, but obviously I should've listened to him. Every day it was "No dada, no go." He didn't want to be there, probably because she didn't want him there and most likely has been making him feel that way for some time now.
We've found someone who can take Will immediately, which is surprising because I imagined all daycare providers stick together. In my head she most likely sent a fax out to all the daycare providers on the Cape with Will's picture on it next to a skull and crossbones. I figured he'd be blacklisted at all the high class daycare establishments. Somehow it'll go on his permanent record and some snooty headmaster will stamp DENIED on his preschool application. He'll never be able to get a job because by then, Homeland Security will require a background check that dates back to toddlerhood. Getting kicked out of a daycare or not being potty-trained by age 3 won't be enough to counteract a degree from Harvard.
In the meantime I just feel betrayed. I treated our provider like family. For Christmas we got her and her daughter Pandora bracelets. We gave her husband and her son club seats to a Celtics game. But when it came down to it I don't think she gave it her full effort and when things got tough she sent Will packing. Now she's screwing us over during the most chaotic moment of our lives.
Maybe I should become a daycare provider. If I can get paid to only watch toddlers who don't cry and never whine my life would be made in the shade!


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EDRIC Board
The governing board and management team of EDRIC include some of the people with the most experience anywhere in addressing the health needs of dysmelic patients, and they are actively supported by the world's foremost organisations connected with this subject.
Chairman: Geoff Adams-Spink
Geoff draws upon more than half a century of lived experience with limb and other impairments cause by thalidomide. He is an experienced communicator, campaigner and an acknowledged expert on disability affairs. Since leaving the BBC in 2011, he has run his own company, Adams-Spink Ltd, which markets his services as an independent disability equality consultant, broadcaster, writer and public speaker.
Deputy Chairman: Björn Håkansson
Björn is the President of FfdN (Föreningen för den Neurosedynskadade), the Swedish group for thalidomide survivors. He was born with disabilities caused by thalidomide. Björn is an experienced team leader and manager of a dysmelia patient group. He also co-founded the Ex-Center - Europe's only specialist centre solely devoted to supporting the health needs of dysmelia patients.
Secretary: Monika Eisenberg-Geginat
Monika is one of almost 3000 German thalidomide survivors. Formerly, she was the head teacher of a school for disabled children and now works as a family therapist. She specialises in the protection of disabled children and represents the interests of disabled employees in the town of Wesseling, Germany.
Board Member: Charlotte Fielder
Charlotte is responsible for online safety for EDRIC. She was born with a congenital absence of the hand and shortened forearm. She is the author of Shared Experiences - The Experience of Having & Parenting Children With Upper Limb Deficiencies. Charlotte is a tireless fundraiser for Reach. Until recently she was a manager at a UK Government agency. She is a commentator and speaker about living with and learning from limb difference.
Board Member: Michaela Moik
Michaela is a thalidomide survivor and one of the founders of the Austrian Thalidomide self-help group, Selbsthilfegruppe der Contergan- und Thalidomidgeschädigten Österreichs. She worked as a social worker in the Youth Department of Vienna and has three children.
Treasurer: Salvatore Giambruno
Salvatore is a long-time board member and past president of Raggiungere, , the Italian Association for children with limb deficiencies, and past president of LEDHA, a federation of 32 associations representing various disability groups in Italy. He works as a sales manager for the touch systems division of a large international corporation. He is the parent of a girl with dysmelia.
Board Member: Giuliana Corrado
Giuliana Corrado is a psychologist with an MSc in health psychology, occupational psychology and non-profit management. She has been working for TAI ONLUS - the Italian thalidomide survivors' association - for a number of years. She is in charge of associates' relations, public relations and events organisation. She has studied in Italy and the UK. She works on health promotion, occupational guidance and positive psychology.
EDRIC Officers
Chief Operating Officer: Tobias Arndt
Tobias is an IT expert and researcher with a background in online portals. As a writer he published a range of articles in major magazines. He is the author of books on electronic commerce and "b2b Marketplaces". Tobias has supported thalidomide projects and campaigns in Britain, Germany and Belgium since 2007.
Media Manager: Laura Campbell
Laura is an experienced communications professional and runs her own social media and PR agency, Dangerous Minds Creative. She is committed to promoting EDRIC's message through DysNet and its associated social and traditional media channels.
Medical Co-ordinator: Dr Elizabeth Horak MD, DPhil
Elizabeth is a medical consultant with a background in research and teaching; she has been a lecturer at the University of Oxford, with many publications in international medical journals. Now she specialises in incurable conditions, where the focus is to improve the quality of life. With an interest in psycho-social matters, especially their connection with medical problems, Elizabeth is also a trained psychotherapist.