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Contests:4TH/5TH PLACESMascot Competition!Submit your entries here!The winners have been announced!WE ASK THAT ALL LLAMA DONATORS GIVE A LLAMA TO EACH PERSON WHO PLACED IN THIS CONTEST. 1ST, 2ND,3RD, 4TH AND 5TH.The winning designs will be reproduced at our discretion in the form of chibis, half body, full body etc. to be used on product designs which we will sell in a cafepress shop for our fans to purchase! All the proceeds will be used for future contests and the like So if you want more contests, better prizes and some toys to boot then buy some products! FYI the shop has only just opened so the amount of products we have are very limited. Only one design for now until our mascot contest finishes in which case we will start producing chibi versions for shi
Contest reminder 2 DAYS!! +2 days for latecomers?Yep You still have 2 days to join the contest and send your entry ^^Hurry up!! <3______________________________________________________________________________________________________The theme is : Crazy psychopathic Nurse All You need to do is draw my OC: Yoyi <3You don't need to draw all details if You don't want :3 ( I just know she's really detailed) How to join? -Just send me a LINK with your entry and You will be in!! What I accept? -Everything! You can also use the base this time (but no RPC -.- ) Prizes! -1000 by me- halfbody (2 characters max)-month feature in my journal-watch/llama/20 favs- I can sing You a song if You want x'DDDDD + bonus! there's also 2 more themes! :3Make a boyfriend for her or write story about Yoyi [Love]The prize is:for: make a boyfriend- 300 [Points]- 1 chibi~ He can be a super crazy doctor who want to change
JOINT CONTEST // WINNERS ANNOUNCED!WINNERS ANNOUNCED HERE! (:Hey guys! Even though summer is almost over, here's a summer contest for you all xDD /shotOverview: There are two categories, one for me, raiinysummer (category A), and for furowaa (category B). There will be different OCs for each category, and you can choose which OCs to draw, essentially which category to enter. DEADLINE: Contest has endedRules♤ No limit to entries/characters/categories you enter. However, you may only win once, with one of the submissions.♤ In the description of the contest entry, you must mention that it is for this contest and include a link to this journal.♤ Upload your entry/entries on deviantart, and comment on the journal with the link(s)!♤ Entries must be completely original: no stolen/traced art or bases.♤ Visual art only, but you can use any style and media.♤ Keep entries PG-13 or under.
AtA INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS ALL UPDATED! :DWELCOME TO ASKtheARTIST-------------------------------------------------------- NEWS Hey folks! So it looks like a few of the artists we have interviewed have thus far been unable to upload the transcripts from their interviews. So we went ahead and saved them the trouble! Check out the transcripts from the interviews with yuumei, sakimichan, shilin, arvalis, GENZOMAN, and lily-fox!Thank you for your patience, folks!In other news, our team is back from haitus and will begin moar artist interviews shortly. Stay tuned for updates! Love,Fluffy--------------------------------------------------------AboutWe are an arts-based journalism project developed by thefluffyshrimpWe aim to offer fans live interviews with some of their favorite artists here on deviantART.---------------------
STARFIGHTER VISUAL NOVEL KICKSTARTER IS HAPPENINGCOME, TAKE MY HAND.. IT IS TIME! Check out the Kickstarter for the Starfighter Visual Novel, Eclipse: HERE---> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starfighter/starfighter-visual-novel Also you can always find me at :STARFIGHTERCOMIC.COM+18 MATURE CONTENT /// STARFIGHTER COMIC ONLINECHAPTER:01 + 02 COMIC, T-SHIRTS, KEYCHAINS, TOTEBAGS, AND PRINTS AVAILABLE @ THE ONLINE SHOP /// http://shop.starfightercomic.com//// FAQ ///http://hamletmachine.deviantart.com/journal/FAQ-221805286/// FANCLUBS ///:iconstarfighter-fanclub:STARFIGHTER-FANCLUB:iconhamletmachineminions:HamletMachineMinions:icondeimos-lovers:Deimos-Lovers/// TUMBLR (NSFW) ///http://hamletmachine.tumblr.com//// HOMESTUCK TUMBLR (NSFW) ///http://msphamletmachine.tumblr.com//// Hamlet_Machine TWITTER /// http://twitter.com/Hamlet_Mac
Mysterious disappearan of Zuko and Azula's motherWarning: Spoilers! If you still want to press on, you'll experience the first few pages of the search for Zuko's mother. Get a sneak peek inside with Buzzfeed's exclusive access! While The Promise has concluded, the story of Aang and his friends is far from over.Written and drawn by the same team that produced The Promise in collaboration with the creators of Avatar and Korra, this graphic novel will continue to bridge the gap between the two series.Due out in April of next year, The Search follows Aang, Katara, and the rest of the gang as they search out answers to the mysterious disappearance of Zuko and Azula's mother. Pre-Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/dp/1616550546/?tag=buzz0f-20pour Sokka.
Contest UPDATE!!! +READ PLEASE+ [ENG]ALL THE ENTRIES ARE HERE[UPDATE 2]:ATTENTION!!!:iconhellpurestdevil: kindly offered prizes! So now, except of prizes listed below you can get from HellPurestDevil :1st place - full-body drawing2nd place - a bustThank you again for offering prizes! Any prize donations are welcomed! x3Also there are only two weeks left so hurry up and submit your entry soon ;D[UPDATE]!!!CONTEST EXTENSION!!!Hi, guys, after thinking a lotI decided to extend the contest one more time!!!Not only because some people asked me,but because 14 entries, in my opinion, is not enough for giving out such prizes.And yes, all the prizes will remain the same!So the new deadline is in 1 month! It is 24th September On my own birthday (which is three days after that)I will announce the winners!So get all your entries done before 24th!(p.s. The day is included and I will finish accepting entries 11:59 pm GTM+10:00)
H.O.W. - MYTHS & FANTASY Fanart ContestOrganized by :iconFallenangelgm:Judges: :iconFallenAngelGM: & :iconHaganenochibisan:WHAT IS IT ABOUT?A fanart contest with the characters of our manga project HEART OF WILDFIRE with the themes of FANTASY AND MYTHS1st prize: 100$ USD2nd prize: 50$ USD3rd prize: 12-Month Premium Subscription4th prize: 6-Month Premium Subscription5th prize: 3-Month Premium SubscriptionA 1-Month Premium will be given to 5 entries as HONORABLE MENTIONSNUMBER OF ENTRIES & DEADLINE- There are no limit of entries. It's unlimited- Deadline: FEBRUARY 28TH, 2013 AT 11H59PM (GMT -5H00)GUIDELINES / INSTRUCTIONS1) Join & watch the group :iconHeart-of-Wildfire:, you'll have to JOIN if you want to upload your art and have updates about the contest. It is VERY RECOMMENDED.2) Draw/make an art using a minimum of one of the H.O.W. characters below in a theme of MYTHS AND FANTASY:FOR THE
Tilted Contest! Win cash prizes!Good afternoon everyone! I hope everyone is doing groovy today So, what is this journal that is sporting a lovely CSS made by Ikue all about? Well, when the HLE Contest ended a lot of people were looking forward to the next contest and after the success of the HLE Contest I really wanted to hold another. So, that is what this new spiffy journal is about I chose a nice dark themed one since this contest is going to be for my yangire character Tilt I had another contest in mind but I decided to hold off on that one till after the book is out. That way people can get to know the other characters a little before drawing them Contest ObjectiveThe objective of the contest is simple and very straight f
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSEDWinter contest is now over! Thank you for everyone who entered! We have received some amazing entries and I want to thank all these fabulous members for entering!:iconUsa-mero: http://usa-mero.deviantart.com/art/A-Very-Chu-Christmas-345973988?q=gallery%3Abestofanimegirls%2F36360203&qo=0:iconForbiddenDesirers: http://forbiddendesirers.deviantart.com/art/Christmas-with-Chu-345928327?q=gallery%3Abestofanimegirls%2F36360203&qo=1:iconlemonandpomegranet: http://lemonandpomegranet.deviantart.com/art/Best-Of-Anime-Girls-Winter-Themed-Contest-Entry-345414017?q=gallery%3Abestofanimegirls%2F36360203&qo=2:iconYurusen: http://yurusen.deviantart.com/art/Chu-Contest-Entry-345307291?q=gallery%3Abestofanimegirls%2F36360203&qo=3:iconI3ushidoKuroi: http://i3ushidokuroi.deviantart.com/art/Late-for-Christmas-344494447?q=gallery%3Abestofanimegirls%2F36360203&qo=4:iconhallow1791: http://hallow1791.deviantart.com/art/Chu-winter-343453272?
CONTEST 1stplace $400 or 32,000points!FINAL UPDATEUPDATE! See at bottom of journal if you have already read this!( If you haven't already, please read the whole thing so you know all the detail about the contest! including proof of my prizes, entries so far and characters. )A contest like mine? Want another chance to win big? JasperJones323 is hosting a contest like mine, with an even bigger first place cash/points prize! If you want to enter his contest as well, you can view it here. http://jasperjones323.deviantart.com/art/BIG-Cash-N-Point-prize-sexy-hentai-theme-contest-352647384 Icon meanings. Not aloud. Must do non-mandatory/information/helpful tips/F.A.Q.Basic contest rules--No Bases, tracing/copying/stealing someone else's work. Pose reference is fine but please don't copy it to an exact, be creative on your own.-I will be the only judge, please do not ask to help judge the contest. ( I have been asked a few times so I thought
CONTEST: FAIRY TALES - WINNERS Sorry for the late announcement but finally the winners are.... JUDGES (Judging Panal - Invitation Only):iconiernamei: :iconSarah-Blakey: :iconlaura28182: :icontenshi-bear: :iconinvisibleenigma: :iconpurpledragon42: :iconuseflamethrower::iconneechole: :iconrigoberto60: :iconfuusunshine: :iconcrispygray: :iconkuro-shini: :iconne0shin: :iconpokenomnomnom::iconmockingbyrd: :iconmissing-ninsasuke: JUDGING PROCESS Contestent's will be judged under the following four categories: Artistic Skill/Composition Contest Interpretation Creativity/Originality Judge's Overall Impression of the WorkClick Here to See Judging System ----> http://Iernamei.deviantart.com/journal/JUDGING-SYSTEM-FOR-NFU-COMPS-259163338[Star!] COMP INFO [Star!][Bullet; Orange] THEME: "FAIRY TALES" - What would happen if the characters of Naruto suddenly found themselves tr
WIN ONE YEAR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP - SEMI HIATUS Between 18.01-25.01 I'M NOT HERE. I'm heading to the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice to watch Starctaft II tournaments and to visit my friends and family. I will have a very limited internet connection durning that time I finally got my holiday calendar for the next year (I'm a working woman ) and I will be away on 18th-31 January.So, because of that I'm extending the contests deadline date to 3rd FEBRUARY Now you have more time to finish your works IMPORTANT NOTICEFellow contest participants, please remember that I don't watch everyone on DA and if you drawn an entry for my contest please submit it to the gallery folder here http://the-black-mirage.deviantart.com/gallery/40452409 or send a note, comment.. anything. I don't want to miss any of your wonderful entries~!The contest topic is: Draw a character(or characters) from Mirage Noir The characters are:1. Vesper 2. Vienna 3. Idris 4. A
Contest! + Deadline +NEW more prizes!!!!!+FeatureOk,so it is Contest time (reached the 60 members) and actually the first contest of this group~The Theme: "Dream,Nightmare or Illusion"Info :You are allowed to draw any fan art character from any manga/anime/video game that was created before 2000 you want.If you are not sure about the anime's/manga's/video game's date please ask us!The theme is that chracter(s) in a dream,nightmare or illusion.It can be anything:romance,comedy,happy times,weird events,scary-bloody situations or anything else you can imagen.Doesn't have to be relevant with the an/ma/vg's plot/story but if it is even better!You can combine nightmare,dream and illusion together in one picture too!Second Theme: "Something to Remember..."Info :You are allowed to draw any fan art character from any manga/anime/video game that was created before 2000 you want.If you are not sure about the anime's/manga's/video game's date please ask us!The theme is to draw character(s) that reminds you good times from the pas
Design Contest! CLOSEDHello, everyone! >w< I have another contest for you! ^o^/The contest is design-based, and the theme is Nature's TwinsWhat is 'Nature's Twins'? It is a small series that I draw. It consists of a human and animal counterpart bearing similarity in designs/physical traits.Here are some examples: (These are merely examples, as mentioned below, you will be expected to design your own human/animal counterparts ^^ )The goal is to design either a human or animal (or both, if you would like) as part of the Nature's Twins series.For example, you can draw a person with a unique design and describe what kind of animal you had in mind in the artist's description, or vice versa. If you would like to do both the person and animal, that is more than welcomed!Please take note that these designs are expected to be fullbody! The deadline will be set at January 31st!This part s
Artbook Contest [CLOSED] New Deadline For those of you who wish to participate in the artbook, this is your chance! read on This is now currently closed. We will be judging the entries and will get back to people as soon as possible. NOTE: Participating artists please write up a poll or journal telling your watchers about this contest. Please include a link to the group. ThankyouEdit//: Added another rule. Please scroll down. ThankyouEditt//: New Deadline. Look belowJudges:1. :iconakiocha: 2. :icongrumpythesheep: 3. :iconcaephuier: 4. :iconimanimeaddict: 5. :iconkdenceyby: Theme: MemoriesThis can be made up memories, your own, your OC's, memories you wish you had etc. I'm leaving it relatively loose so that people can add their own flare to their pictures.Deadline: April 13thRules:I will write down the important rules you HAVE to follow or you are immediately disqualified, however please take a look at this
GONE for a week and Contests.I will be gone for a bout 1-2 weeks(this Saturday), if u submit art please be aware that it might expire (might), i will be counting on my contributors to handle as much as they can in my absence. Furthermore if your image does expire keep a note, and let me know when i return. THANK YOU Manga and fanart folder:--: From now on if art from the manga is submitted to the fan-art folder, it will be declined. and all fan-arts will be declined if submitted to the manga folders. If your work is declined for the above reason you will get a link to the folder journal . http://manga-anime-4all.deviantart.com/journal/Please-Read-269275082Commissions:--:If you do commissions you can submit them to the -commissions- folder.Contests:--: We advertise all member and affiliate contests.:iconsasutenfans:bulletred: What: Contest!:bulletor
WINTER themed female OC Contest! [20] CLOSED:iconsnowflakeplz: WINTER CONTEST :iconsnowflakeplz:Contest held by CoolGirls. You must be a member to submit to the contest folder.Simple theme again- but a very nice & fun one I hope! ^^ RULES -theme must be shown in any way: WINTER-group rules apply to the contest as well-No strange fetishes, bondage, violence and such of course, Mature Content for nudity or sexual themes is allowed, blood can be but no much violence!-must be colored or monochrome shaded (no linearts or sketches)-must have your FEMALE ORIGINAL CHARACTER (no fanart)-any female OC: human, anthro.-any number of girls on the pic, light yuri is ok-NO BOYS-only one entry per person-you can't use old submissions!!!. the picture has to be submitted on or after November 19th 2012-You don't need to ask if youd like to enter, just do it! however I'd be happy if you tell me that you're interested-must write in artists comments that yur pic is an entry for our co
Contest:1000pts. WINNERS~!!Here are the Winners of this contest. AND!! I'll send the points to every contestants =]It was really hard to choose the winners because this was really tough. All of you have done a great job on your entries. If I had more points, I'd have chosen more winners. I really appreciate it. Thank you sooo much for joining. Every entry means a lot to me.Here are the winners:1st place wins 1000 and 1 request of 2 characters: by jununyI really loveeee the style of their clothes and the tone of colors used is just brilliant. Also the unique style of drawing have really caught my attention. I am truely in love with his art piece. I'd totally steal both of their outfits.2nd place wins 500 : by TsukiamiI really love the designs and details used. Specially Ichigo's sweater. That's something I'd totally wear if Thailand wasn't a hot country lol. I also admire the face that Rukia's design isn't exactly the


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Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Fax: 202-885-1168
Mary Graydon Center, Room 201 and 202
Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
Answers About Campus Policies Impacting the Trans*Community
LGBTQ Resources within the Center for Diversity & Inclusion
In order to assist trans* members of the campus community with navigating the policies and practices of the university, we encourage you to speak with the Director of Programming, Outreach, and Advocacy or the Coordinator of LGBTQ Programming in the Center for Diversity & Inclusion (Sara Bendoraitis and Matthew Bruno). They are available to assist you with everything from changing your name on University records, to getting a new American University ID card, to finding local resources. While it is possible to accomplish nearly all of these tasks on your own, a meeting with one of the Center's staff may save you some time while providing access to resources you may not have known were available. While we have worked hard to make the campus ever more inclusive, if you have noticed something that could help to make campus more transgender-friendly, please feel free to contact one of us. This is an ongoing effort and we would appreciate your input.
Below is information concerning very specific areas on campus with contact people for each area. If you ever have any questions, please contact the Center for Diversity & Inclusion.
If you are a student and plan to live in University housing, we recognize that you may have concerns about your placement. Housing and Dining Programs and the Center for Diversity & Inclusion are committed to finding appropriate housing for all students living on campus, and will address individual needs on a case-by-case basis. No student is expected to find a transgender-friendly campus living situation by themselves. If you identify as transgender or gender variant and would like to talk about specific housing concerns, please contact one of the campus point people. While you are not required to seek special accommodations, we encourage you to do so, particularly if you think you may face hostility or harassment otherwise.
If you are seeking special accommodations for student housing, such as a single room or assistance in finding a transgender-friendly roommate, you must still abide by housing application deadlines and preferably notify Assignments Coordinator for Housing (Jennifer Gough) as soon as you know that you want a special accommodation. Please note that for eligible students (seniors, juniors, and some sophomores), Nebraska Hall apartments allow you to apply with other students for a suite-style apartment that has no gender restrictions. The apartment includes a private bedroom and a shared living space and bathroom.
Additionally, American University Housing offers (as of the 2012-2013 academic year) open gender housing. This option is available to returning students in Centennial Hall, Nebraska Hall, the Berkshire Apartments, and the Social Justice Living Learning Community in Roper Hall. It is also available to new students through the Social Justice Living Learning Community. In order to be part of open gender housing, you must opt-in. To learn more information, please visit our Housing Options page.
Name and Gender Change on Campus Records (transcripts, diploma, or employment records)
In order to change your name on your transcripts, diploma, or employment records, you must legally change your name. After a legal name change, will change your name on all official documents. If you are an alumnus, you can also request an updated diploma with your current legal name. For both, you will need to fill out the "Personal Data Change Form" located on the forms section of the Registrar's Website.
If you have not legally changed your name, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion can provide a letter to your professors requesting to call you by your preferred name. You can request this letter by contacting the Director or the Coordinator of LGBTQ Outreach & Programming in the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. This doesn't change your name on official records. Official name changes have to follow the above guidelines.
To request a name change on material sent out by Alumni and Development, please make a personal request by phone (with sufficient confirmation we are speaking with the subject) online, by email, or in writing - this includes gender specific titles. Alumni and Development will also change the gender field as requested with the same level of documentation and confirmation as a name change. They respect that any alumnus or donor has the right to be addressed and referred to according to personal preference regardless of legal status. The prior name will be preserved for reference and look up purposes. To make this change you may contact Abbey Silberman Fagin (Senior Director – Development) or any of the Alumni and Development staff.The requested change can also be made online. If you are a current or former employee, you can request a name change on your files by filling out a "Personal Data Change Form" available through Human Resources or online. You will need to show legal documentation of your name change in order to request the change. You can request a change in the gender listed in your files by filling out an "Invitation to Self Identify" form. This form can be requested from your HR representative or from one of the transgender point people.
Although your name will be changed on all documents, your prior name will continue to be listed as a previous identity in the university's database in order to ensure that a search run on your former name will access the correct files0.
To change your name on the AU Website, go to the HR/Payroll Connection portion of your my.american.edu account.
Go to "Info/Forms"----->"Employee Record Data"----->"Personal Data Change"
This form has an option to just change your name on the website.
For information on changing federal documents, please visit NCTE (the National Center for Transgender Equality) website.
Name Change on Email Account
When you first set up your e-mail account with the university, you can submit the preferred name that you are currently using,regardless of whether or not you have legally changed your name. If you have already set up your e-mail account, then the Technology Help Desk or the Help Desk Manager (CaroLyn Jimenez) can change the name that is used with the e-mail account. You can request this change by contacting the Help Desk directly at x2550 or the Help Desk Manager at 2280.
Name Change on AU ID Card
We recognize that it is important for your university identification card to reflect your current appearance and name. In order to meet this need, we offer two AU ID Card options:
- If you have legally changed your name and have changed your name with the Registrar's office or Human Resources, you can obtain a new AU ID Card with your new name.
- If you have not yet changed your name, you can obtain an AU ID Card that only lists your initials and your last name.
To receive the new AU ID Card, please go to the Housing and Dining Programs office and request to have your card updated with your new name or to have it updated with just your initials and last name. You do not have to identify yourself as transgender. You should be able to obtain a new card with a new photograph. You need to bring in your old card in order to have this service free of charge. If you would like assistance, please contact the One Card and Facilities Assistant (Kula Manobah).
Student Health Insurance
The Student Health Center is committed to working with transgender students to ensure appropriate and sensitive care. If you are receiving care through the Student Health Center you can arrange to have the appropriate name listed on your files and in the Student Health Center computer system.
In the 2009/2010 SHIP brochure on page 17 under the heading "Additional Benefits" the following statement is made:
Transgender Benefits Expenses:
Medically necessary non-surgical treatment for transgender medical conditions, limited to office visits, lab tests, pharmacy and hormone therapy. Treatments covered are limited to a $3,000 maximum per policy holder per policy year.
Under the current plan the copay allowance is depending on the providers relationship with the plan. If a provider is a par provider the carrier will pay benefits at a 80% allowance of UCR. This then has the student paying the remaining 20% of UCR. When the provider is not par with the insurance claims are then paid at the 60% of R&C charges and our student pays all balances. Please remember that this benefit has a annual maximum of $3,000.00. It is subject to the $150.00/$200.00 plan deductible as well.
Faculty/Staff Health Insurance
For information on the Faculty/Staff Health Insurance Plan, please see the summary of benefits. For more information or questions, please consult the Director of Employee Benefits & Communication in HR (Sarah Bayne).
Additional Information
For additional information on Trans Health, please visit Trans-Health.com and for a list of surgeons by location, please visit TransBucket.
The university is committed to having safe and accessible campus restroom facilities. We recommend that individuals make choices about restroom usage based on their own level of comfort and their gender identity or expression. We know that many transgender individuals feel safer and more comfortable using single stall restrooms. American University has committed to including single stall restrooms in all future construction at the university. Currently, there are single stall restrooms in most campus buildings. All of these restrooms are gender neutral. Click here for a list of the location of all single stall restrooms compiled by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion.
If you find that one of the restrooms on our list or that any single stall restroom on campus is labeled incorrectly, please contact email@example.com.


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The fire was reported shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday in the 600 block of Gun Club Road.
Fire Rips Through Harleysville Barn
It was reported shortly after 8 p.m. in the 300 block of Landis Avenue in Harleysville.
Firefighters Battle Multi-Alarm Barn Fire In Chester County
The fire was reported at about 7:14 p.m. on the 1000 block of Leids Road in West Bradford Township.
Barn, House Engulfed In Blaze In Montgomery County
Fire crews battled a multi-alarm blaze Friday afternoon in Montgomery County.
Fire Breaks Out In Upper Makefield Barn
A fire destroyed a 100-year-old barn in Bucks County Saturday morning.
Suspect Arrested In Camden County Barn Fire
Crews in Camden County battled a barn fire early Saturday morning and now one person is in custody, facing arson charges.
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Today's rating - Average
Cooler this morning with fresh SW/S winds early. There's a new Sth swell in the water averaging 2-3ft plus and some leftover E in the 2ft range. The Eastern Suburbs beaches are full and a bit windy, but Sth Maroubra and Bronte are ok as they are reasonably protected. There's a few crew out early, but generally it is full and wind effected. Should improve a little as winds ease and the tide drops.Sth Bondi is picking up the most south swell at a solid 3ft. I will update later.
Today's Outlook
Swell: 1m
Wind: SSW 10-20 kts
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Wind: SE 10-20 kts
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Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1 metre around midday.
Swell: Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy.
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Patient Comments: Melanoma (Skin Cancer) - DiagnosisWhat was the stage of your melanoma when it was diagnosed?
Comment from: Alexandra, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: June 30
I had a bright blue and red spot on my left arm near the elbow. I thought it was a bruise because I do a lot of gardening, but it didn't go away after a few months so I had it checked. As soon as the doctor looked at it, she knew it was melanoma. I was shocked because all of the photos I'd ever seen were brown or black; no one ever told me it could be bright red and blue. Luckily they got it out quickly. It took two surgeries, but it was only stage 1. Please be aware that something that looks like a bruise but doesn't go away needs to be checked out! Was this comment helpful?Yes
Published: July 08
In six weeks, I noticed a mole below my left rib cage increase in size, then grow outward, and eventually bleed. By the time I got a referral to a dermatologist to remove it, it was third-stage melanoma. After surgery (6 inch incision) of the mole area and two lymph node removals, I may have a 50% chance to survive five more years. Never take a chance, get checked out! Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: kj, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: May 31
I had a mole that came up in 2002 on my right thigh. Went to dermatologist and he said it was fine. In 2010 it started changing shape and color, and eventually bled. I was diagnosed on 1-11-11 with stage2T2B tumor, It was removed 1-19-2011, with 1 lymph node, which was negative. I have a good chance of recurrence and am getting regular checkups and petscan in August. Recently found a new bump under my skin in my abdomen, I'll be watching that for growth. It is so important not to wait. I was caretaking my mom who had ovarian cancer, after my sister was killed skydiving, I honestly thought that mole couldn't be cancer after all I'd been thru-guess what, I was so wrong, please don't do what I did and think it won't happen to you. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Kitty B, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: May 14
I noticed a small black dot on the back of my thigh. My dermatologist told me she was 99% sure it was nothing as it was tiny, but very dark and brand new. I was so unsettled that it was biopsied and I got a call a few weeks later confirming my suspicions that it was melanoma. Thank fully it was caught early (in situ). Lesson: Be your own health advocate. Anything new--have a biopsy. Err on the side of caution. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: jessica2011, 25-34 Female (Patient)
Published: October 18
My daughter was just diagnosed with melanoma stage A1, and she is scared. She is only 25 and has been reading the pamphlets the doctor gave her, but they are only scaring her more. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: greg, 65-74 Male (Patient)
Published: April 01
The thickness of the melanoma is 1.80mm. I am being sent for further test on May 8th. Could not get in before. Will keep all informed. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Cliff H., 65-74 Male (Patient)
Published: July 31
2010. I noticed what I thought was hard skin under my big toe, obviously, you are really unable to see all, anyway, I paid a visit to my doctor, he suggested I should see a skin specialist at my local hospital, this I did, within 3 hrs I was in the medical room, where I had a Melanoma 2.9cm removed, within two weeks I was operated on and had my big toe and one next to it amputated. That was 3 yrs ago, although my operation, was a success, my other toe will not heal and I am in constant pain. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: survivor, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: June 07
I was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma a few months back, had several surgeries and looking to get another breast exam. I'm in a "risk" of getting more cancer, I love the sun. I pray they find a cure, for cancer soon. Stay positive! ;) Was this comment helpful?Yes
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So, you want to manifest what you desire!
You've seen the Secret. You know about the law of attraction. You've tried to manifest what you desire. But why is it so hit and miss?
Two reasons:
First, realize that there is an inherent danger in working with the law of attraction that can DESTROY all your best efforts to manifest what you desire.
The very act of WANTING something often carries the energy of lack. After all, the very reason we want something is because we start out feeling that we don't have it!
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I'm thinking that the next major front of technology innovation will not be social or application-based, but will include circuitry and electronics and physical objects. If there might be social or mobile aspects to this movement, these will be subsegments rather than the core. In other words, I'm thinking that the next cool application – or at least the next major trend in coolness – will not be virtual but very real, comprising three dimensions, containing weight, and assembled in physical space. It isn't that software will not play a significant role in this evolution, it isn't that software may not even be an integral part of it, but I'm thinking that the next major wave of innovation will be in hardware.
This thought has been taking shape for some time, reflecting isolated conversations and observations and events. A couple of hardware venture deals by firms that typically invest in apps and social media, more than a year apart, drew some attention. More notably, more recently, the largest acquisition that Google has ever attempted has been of a hardware company. Now Amazon is working on Kindle upgrades that are at least as interesting as the Zappos acquisition, and Apple is apparently working on a television monitor. None of these examples, in isolation, would be particularly notable – although venture capital investments in 3D printing technology really should raise some eyebrows – but the combination of these, in the aggregate, is not to be overlooked.
If there is really something of a pattern starting to take shape, it stands to reason: hardware has some catching up to do, and software has done a great deal lately. It isn't that software has run its course or abused its possibilities, but hardware – at least in consumer products – has not truly kept up with software's torrid pace. Yes, there have been advancements in mobile devices, and many other advancements in other parts of the field, but nothing like the massive catapult of apps for imaginable and unimaginable uses, or the landscape-shifting impacts of software as a service or cloud computing. And it isn't that a new improved Kindle, or an Apple television set, will have an impact comparable to the described software innovations, but the trend – or more correctly, the message behind the trend – is to be noted.
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The usefulness of FDG positron emission tomography for the detection of mediastinal lymph node metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: a comparative study with X-ray computed tomography
- Masayuki Sasaki,
- Yuichi Ichiya,
- Yasuo Kuwabara,
- Yuko Akashi,
- Tsuyoshi Yoshida,
- Toshimitsu Fukumura,
- Sadayuki Murayama,
- Teruyoshi Ishida,
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We evaluated the usefulness of fluorine-18-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) in the detection of mediastinal lymph node metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and then compared the findings with the results of X-ray CT by region based on the histological diagnoses. We examined 29 patients with non-small cell lung cancer. One hundred and thirty-two mediastinal lymph nodes were surgically removed and the histological diagnoses were confirmed. FDG PET images, including 146 mediastinal regions, were visually analysed and the mediastinal lymph nodes were scored as positive when the FDG uptake was higher than that in the other mediastinal structures. On the X-ray CT scans, any mediastinal lymph nodes with a diameter of 10 mm or larger were scored as positive. All three examinations were successfully performed on 71 regions. For FDG PET, we found a sensitivity of 76%, a specificity of 98% and an accuracy of 93%. On the other hand, for X-ray CT a sensitivity of 65%, a specificity of 87% and an accuracy of 82% were observed. A significant difference was observed in respect of both specificity and accuracy (P<0.05). Based on the above findings, FDG PET is suggested to be superior to X-ray CT when used for the detection of mediastinal lymph node metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
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- Title
- The usefulness of FDG positron emission tomography for the detection of mediastinal lymph node metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: a comparative study with X-ray computed tomography
- Journal
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Volume 23, Issue 7 , pp 741-747
- Cover Date
- 1996-07-01
- Print ISSN
- 0340-6997
- Online ISSN
- 1619-7089
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Lung cancer
- Mediastinal lymph node
- Fluorine-18-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose
- Positron emission tomography
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Masayuki Sasaki (1)
- Yuichi Ichiya (1)
- Yasuo Kuwabara (1)
- Yuko Akashi (1)
- Tsuyoshi Yoshida (1)
- Toshimitsu Fukumura (1)
- Sadayuki Murayama (1)
- Teruyoshi Ishida (3)
- Kenji Sugio (3)
- Kouji Masuda (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
- 3. Department of Surgery II, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan


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The engines have stopped, but the business goes on
November is traditionally the month in which the Formula One world takes a break. However, with the sports continuing global expansion, it is now an increasingly important time in terms of commercial preparations for the following season.
And where better to make those preparations than Monaco, one of Formula One racings spiritual homes? In a weeks time, business people from around the world, aiming to convert aspirations into opportunities, will descend on the Principality for the first Formula One Sponsorship Forum, which takes place on November 16-18.
I am very pleased to offer my support to the Formula One Sponsorship Forum, said Bernie Ecclestone. The event is set to be an exciting addition to the commercial value of Formula One.
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The biggest names in global sponsorship will also be there - companies such as Allianz, AMD, British American Tobacco, BMW, Credit Suisse, Diageo, Emirates, Fosters, Panasonic, Petronas, SAP, Siemens, Sony, Toyota Motor Corporation and Vodafone are all sending delegates to the conference.
John Hogan, a Formula One veteran of over 30 years with Philipp Morris and now a senior associate of sponsorship agency Just Marketing commented: With the number of multi-billion dollar, multi-national companies represented at the forum, this could become the most important event on the Formula One calendar. Missing it could cost millions in lost revenue.
In fact, the Forum is likely to be the biggest gathering of Formula One personnel until testing resumes in preparation for the 2006 season at the end of November, when the teams will meet at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.


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Sporting a stainless steel 3.875 inch spear point blade that has razor sharp edge with a silver finish, this premium balisong butterfly knife is ready for action! A Pearl Marble insert can be found imbedded within the silver handle frame. The stainless steel handle also features a silver finish and is very light in weight but at the same time extremely durable. A metal safety latch is included to lock the blade into place when it is not in use as well as when it is deployed. This Pearl Marble butterfly knife comes complete with a durable hard cover ABS sheath with a belt clip and it also offers a belt loop on it.
Also known as a balisong, a butterfly knife is fan knife is a folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles. Butterfly knives are especially useful in situations where it is inconvenient to use both hands to open a knife. Please make sure to check your local laws regarding the procession and import of these knives.
Overall Length: 8.625 Inches
Blade Length: 3.875 Inches
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Style: Spear point, Satin silver
Blade Thickness: 3mm
Handle: 4.75 Inches, Stainless Steel , Pearl Marble Insert
Includes: Heavy Duty Construction, ABS Hard Cover Sheath
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NQ Mobile™ Earns The Coveted Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal Of Approval For Award-Winning NQ Family Guardian™ App
DALLAS and BEIJING, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NQ Mobile™ (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services, today announced that NQ Family Guardian has been awarded the PTPA Winner's Seal of Approval. PTPA Media has North America's largest volunteer parent testing community, with over 60,000 parents and was rated the Most Trusted Seal by 22,000 parents.
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Consumers looking for high-quality products and services can rest assured when they see the PTPA Winner's Seal; it's evidence of a product's excellence from having been evaluated by unbiased parent testers.
NQ Family Guardian was among many entries from across North America competing to earn the PTPA™ Seal. Independent parent volunteers evaluate products in their own homes to ensure that PTPA winners are chosen based on merit and consumer experience – not on commercial considerations. As a result, the PTPA Media™ Seal has quickly gained recognition as an international leader in certifying consumer products for quality, effectiveness and value. Their CEO and founder, Sharon Vinderine has appeared on nearly 60 morning shows as a reliable source for the latest and greatest in family products. The media and parents alike trust the collective opinion that PTPA Media represents.
"As a premier global provider of mobile Internet services, we are pleased to be recognized with the Seal of Approval from PTPA Media Inc.," said Victoria Repice, Senior Director of Product Management, NQ Mobile. "As mobile devices continue to increase in popularity and replace other connected devices, safety for families and individuals will continue to be a paramount concern. NQ Family Guardian allows parents to unobtrusively manage their kids' mobile phone usage, while also ensuring a safe and fun experience." "At PTPA Media, we are proud to play a role in certifying innovative products that families can trust," says Sharon Vinderine, CEO and founder of PTPA Media Inc. "When consumers search for our Seal of Approval on product packaging and web sites, they are essentially searching for validation from their peers. Their peers will have objectively tested and approved these products based on their performance in a real life environment. That type of resource for families is priceless." For more information about Family Guardian and what the PTPA testers had to say about it, follow this link: http://www.ptpamedia.com/Product-page?PID=2180. For a high resolution logo of the PTPA seal follow this link: http://www.ptpamedia.com/images/PTPA-Home-Page-logo.png. About PTPA Media Inc.PTPA Media provides an objective framework for appraising and promoting new products designed to enrich family living. The company's mission is to marry innovative companies with discerning consumers, to improve consumer access to quality products and services for their families and homes. About NQ MobileNQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ) is a leading global provider of mobile Internet services. NQ Mobile is a mobile security pioneer with proven competency to acquire, engage, and monetize customers globally. NQ Mobile's portfolio includes mobile security and mobile games & advertising for the consumer market and consulting, mobile platforms and mobility services for the enterprise market. As of December 31, 2012, NQ Mobile maintains a large, global user base of 283 million registered user accounts and 98 million monthly active user accounts through its consumer mobile security business, 65 million registered user accounts and 13 million monthly active user accounts through its mobile games & advertising business and over 1,200 enterprise customers. NQ Mobile maintains dual headquarters in Dallas, Texas, USA and Beijing, China. For more information on NQ Mobile, please visit http://www.nq.com. SOURCE NQ Mobile Inc.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Best Beer Bar
- Puck Fair
298 Lafayette Street, 212-431-1200
Theres no shortage of bars to enjoy a cold one from, say, Liechtenstein, but how many establishments can claim that each of its 18 beers is poured at precisely the right temperature?
Best Wine Bar
- Punch & Judy
26 Clinton Street, 212-982-1116
At P&J, the bartenders come across more like surfing instructors than snooty sommeliers. More than 25 wines are available by the glass (but it's more fun to order a flight of three).
Best Tequila Bar
- The bar at Agave
140 Seventh Avenue South, 212-989-2100
This new southwestern fusion outpost offers a dizzying array of 39 tequilas. (And nary a worm in sight.) Order one of the cute margaritasranging from basic to prickly-pear cactus flavorif youre not into doing shots.
Best Vodka Bar
- Pravda
281 Lafayette Street, 212-226-4944
Gets props for outliving the Keith McNallyfueled hype of its early years. Start with a racka tray packed with ice into which six shot glasses are plunged. House infusions include black currant, fig, and horseradish-and-chili.
Best Whiskey Bar
- d.b.a.
41 First Avenue, 212-475-5097
For a truly impressive array of Scotch, bourbon, and Irish whiskeys (130-plus!), the East Villages d.b.a. has no equal. It even hosts regular tastings as a sort of educational outreach for amateur drinkers of brown spirits.
Best Champagne Bar
- Flute
40 East 20th Street, 212-529-7870
You would think that the very notion of a champagne bar would have lost its fizz with the passing of the go-go nineties. But with sparkling wines equitably priced at $7 to $16 a glass, Flute caters to all budgets.
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From the 2003 Best of New York issue of New York Magazine
Where can you find the city's top dog groomer? Last-minute tailor? Beef tongue? We eat, drink, dance, shop, shvitz, and trampoline our way around the city, not to mention poll scores of in-the-know colleagues, hard-partying friends, opinionated family members, and, this year, a team of guest expert bloggers to bring you answers to all of the above questions, and hundreds more, in the form of our annual Best of New York issue.


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Authoritative parenting has pluses for adolescents
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This is the fourth article in a series on parenting adolescents.
Q: What are additional influences on parenting adolescents?
A: Regarding parenting styles and ethnicity, there are some differences by ethnicity that might be related to socioeconomic issues. Authoritative styles of parenting are more common in white families. Authoritarian parenting is more common among ethnic minorities. Ethnic cultures and parental beliefs might account for the prevalence of authoritarian parenting in some minority populations.
In addition, ethnic minorities might live in dangerous neighborhoods where safety is a concern. Thus, parenting control and obeying parents is related to keeping children safe. In general, both white and minority children can benefit from authoritarian parenting, although white children are more likely than minority youth to have undesirable effects from this parenting style. A lot of early research on parenting styles was conducted with middle-class white families rather than a cross-section of white and minority families. Therefore, comparisons between cultures and styles might not apply among cultures.
In families, one parenting style dominates, although there is some variation due to mood changes, lack of sleep, stress and job pressures. Characteristics of individual adolescents, such as temperament and personality, also influence parenting.
Because researchers cannot program families to see how one parenting style compares with another, all things being equal, research cannot prove causality between parenting styles and adolescent behavior. Research can, however, state parenting styles are correlated with specific outcomes.
In the present American culture, authoritative parenting produces the most positive outcomes. The warm and firm approach attributed to authoritative parenting permits adolescents to be independent within developmentally appropriate limits and boundaries.
In a publication from the Undergraduate Research Community, researchers' conclusions were similar to those already reiterated. In regard to race and ethnicity, the most effective parenting style in preventing adolescent health-risk behavior is authoritarian parenting. Health-risk behaviors include smoking cigarettes and abusing drugs or alcohol.
Regarding the effect of divorce and single-parenting on adolescents, past research has been inconclusive. Researchers report small differences between intact and divorced families regarding academic performance, delinquency and self-esteem. One of the problems with evaluating children of divorced families is negative outcomes might be due to other problems that led to divorce, such as economic hardships and parental conflicts.
In terms of possible influences of family structures on teen identity development in education and occupations, as well as gender role values in marriage, family and job choice, several factors were identified as important mediating forces that shaped teen identity. These were maternal employment, family dynamics and parental expectations.
Two parents staying together who are highly conflicted might not be as beneficial to children as having parents who separate. Single-parent households offer some socialization opportunities for adolescents that might be helpful. Children in single, female-headed households might develop greater senses of responsibility and better self-esteem. Furthermore, both boys and girls might develop fewer gender role stereotypes regarding occupational choices and family roles and values. The above research regarding the effect of divorce and single parenting was written by Bonnie L. Bouber, Pennsylvania State University, and Jacquelynne S. Eccles, University of Colorado.
In an article about the positive and protective effects of good parenting, authors present research that emphasizes research on parenting styles. Elise R. DeVore, from the Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Kenneth R. Ginsburg from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Adolescent Medicine, and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, emphasize the effect of sound parenting.
In a 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, data revealed adolescent risky behaviors are declining since 1991. However, risky behaviors in high school students remain a concern. These were 27.5 percent smoking cigarettes, 44.9 percent who had at least one drink in the preceding month, 28.3 percent who had binged with five or more drinks in the previous month, and 22.5 percent who had used pot in the past month. All substance use except pot and steroids has declined since 1991. In regard to sexual behavior, 46.7 percent reported having had sex, 14.4 percent had four or more partners, and 34.3 percent were active sexually.
This research also addressed many factors in parenting styles. Parents who were authoritative had adolescents with higher grades, and parents who were supportive and involved also had adolescents with higher academic achievements.
Parental monitoring is protective for teens. But the most effective parenting that prevents deviant teen behavior is that which facilitates communication. Parental monitoring also is beneficial, especially in youth living in poverty. Studies have demonstrated the protective effect of parental monitoring on unprotected sex, drug use and drug dealing continued as the adolescent groups aged.
Parental practices profoundly affect teen development. Research has documented the positive effects of authoritative parenting, supervision and open communication in raising adolescents.
* Next week's article will begin to explore effective parenting strategies for parenting adolescents.
Judy Caprez is associate professor
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Posted: August 12, 2009
Rocky Mountain Clean Tech Open
Commitment to entrepreneurship and the environment
Richard FranklinFor several years, the complexities and challenges of our planet's energy and environmental future have been topics of heightened concern. There has been no lack of ideas to solve these problems.
But back in 2007, waiting for solutions wasn't good enough for a small group of Colorado business people. It was time to act.
At the time, I was the CEO of Envirobrand, a marketing organization, and was working with a group of concerned citizens on the Renewable Energy Task Force. Along with leadership from the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, we were searching for a way to address the state of the world's energy crisis more proactively.
Through an introduction from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, we contacted Mike Santullo and Marc Gottschalk, co-founders of the Clean Tech Open. Originally founded in California, the Clean Tech Open was based on the belief that the best way to improve and preserve the environment is through technology— in large part developed or acquired, commercialized, and taken to market by sustainable startup enterprises.
The founders knew that labs and universities, basements and coffee shops throughout the nation were teeming with ideas and solutions to pressing environmental concerns, growing energy demands and global climate change. The goal was clear: ensure that the best and brightest ideas, and the entrepreneurs and inventors behind them, have access to the resources and support they need to grow startup ideas into thriving clean tech companies.
The Clean Tech model comes to Colorado
After three successful years in California, the model was too good to stay local. With support from the Department of Energy, the program was taken to the national level. The Rocky Mountain region was selected as one of the first regional competitions because of the incredible infrastructure and support of industry, academia, NGOs, and state and federal agencies.
"Colorado is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy clusters in the nation, and our ability to leverage the extraordinary efforts of the Clean Tech Open's founders will benefit a whole new crop of budding entrepreneurs," said Stephen Miller, a Rocky Mountain Clean Tech Open co-founder. "To be associated with the California Clean Tech Open is an honor and a privilege."
In May, the Rocky Mountain Clean Tech Open announced that entrepreneurs in the five-state Rocky Mountain region—Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming—could compete for three regional prizes of cash and services worth $50,000, and one national prize of up to $250,000. Categories included renewable energy, transportation, smart power, energy efficiency, green building, and air/water/waste management. In June, 12 semi-finalists were selected from a talented pool of 64 clean tech entrepreneurs from the region.
In addition, semifinalists will be invited to participate in the Clean Tech Open Accelerator program, where they can receive hands-on training and experience in all aspects of starting and sustaining their businesses from national experts in venture capital, business, law, marketing and sustainability. All told, the 2009 Clean Tech Open competition includes more than $1 million in total prizes and a "100K Jobs Challenge" to create 100,000 clean tech jobs in America over the next five years.
The 2009 Rocky Mountain semi-finalists from Colorado include:
Clean Coal Briquette Inc., Lakewood
Clean coal briquettes made from coal waste and biomass waste for use in coal power plants
CLEANtricity Power, Broomfield
Manufacturer of small wind turbines that can generate power in a variety of locations and wind conditions
Cool Energy, Boulder
Developers of a clean energy generating system, www.coolenergyinc.com
EE-Low Cost Energy and Carbon Reduction, Durango
Low-cost energy and carbon reduction through a Software-as-a-Service web application
ImagiPLAY, Boulder
Earth-friendly, ethically made, child safe toys
New Sky Energy, Boulder
Captures carbon dioxide from the air or flue gas streams to manufacture consumer products and commodity chemicals that are normally made by CO2-polluting industries
SEED - Small Engines for Economic Development, Fort Collins
Develops fuel efficient and affordable irrigation pump sets for small landholder farmers in developing countries
Sunflower, Longmont
Designs and delivers active day-lighting and hybrid lighting solutions to commercial buildings
SunTrac Solar, Golden
High temperature solar panels for solar thermal systems
The semi-finalists will now go through a rigorous mentoring process with local and national business leaders to prepare for the regional finals in September, and the National Awards in November.
The Rocky Mountain region is anxiously looking to add to the 84 percent success rate of Clean Tech alumni companies. In just three years, these 125 companies have raised $125 million in private funding from angel investors, grants and venture capitalists. With 500 employees in the clean tech sector, the companies are projecting more than 1,200 employees by the end of 2009.
In addition, the Clean Tech alumni companies demonstrate their success through the almost 1,000 customers they serve, including Whole Foods, Marriott Hotels, Johnson Controls, The Gillette Company, Yahoo!, Facebook and Home Depot.
From plug-in hybrid cars, to clean coal briquettes, to the energy-efficient solar panels that power a basement brainstorming session, entrepreneurs are emerging from today's clean tech movement with solutions to problems that threaten our economy and environment.
It's an exhilarating time to be part of the change.
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Richard Franklin is co-chair of The Clean Tech Open, a national clean tech business competition founded in 2006. Clean Tech Open provides businesses with the tools, training and connections they need to become tomorrow's viable clean tech businesses, and has assisted over 120 companies to raise more than $125 million in external funding, and spurred the creation of hundreds of jobs.


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TJX Beats by a Penny, Raises Full-Year Guidance
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- TJX (TJX - Get Report), the parent company of the popular discount apparel retailers T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and home furnishings specialty store, HomeGoods, once again surpassed Wall Street expectations for the third quarter.
TJX reported earnings for the Nov. 2-ending quarter of $623 million, or 86 cents a share, slightly higher than the upped guidance the discount retailer shared in October.
Excluding a previously announced 11-cent tax benefit, adjusted diluted earnings per share came in at 75 cents, up 21% over last year's quarter and beating Wall Street expectations by a penny.
TJX's net sales rose 9% to $7 billion, also surpassing Wall Street expectations of $6.91 billion in quarterly revenue.
Total comparable store sales, which includes Marmaxx (the combination of T.J. Maxx and Marshall's) as well as HomeGoods, rose 5%, surpassing the October guidance of 4% comp growth, however below the company's second quarter comp growth of 7%.HomeGoods had particularly strong comp growth of 10%. Shares were trading 0.50% higher before the markets opened to $62.80. The Framingham, Mass.-based company is benefitting from strong sales as consumers flock to its stores for bargain hunting as well as the popular category of home furnishings. TJX is positioned well for the holiday season. "We are very pleased that our strong momentum continued in the third quarter. Our 21% increase in adjusted earnings per share and 5% consolidated comparable store sales growth were both well above our original plan and achieved over strong comparisons last year," CEO Carol Meyrowitz said in the earnings statement. "We believe these robust results demonstrate, once again, our ability to succeed in all types of economic and retail environments." The company maintained its fourth-quarter earnings per share in the range of 77 cents to 80 cents, down from the 82 cents a share it reported last year. (Last year's fourth quarter included an 8-cent per share earnings benefit from the extra week in the fiscal calendar.) T.J. Maxx expects comp sales for the fourth quarter of just 1% to 2% due to the six fewer shopping days in the Christmas selling season. "The fourth quarter is off to a good start and we see exciting opportunities for this holiday selling season: we have great initiatives planned and will be shipping fresh gift-giving selections to our stores throughout the holiday season; we expect our marketing campaigns will be seen by more people than ever before; and as always, we will be offering consumers extreme values on great fashions and brands! Longer term, we see tremendous potential ahead for TJX, and we remain very confident in our ability to continue driving substantial top- and bottom-line growth," Meyrowitz said in the statement. However, the retailer raised its full-year earnings guidance even further to a range of $2.91 to $2.94 a share compared to its upped guidance of $2.89 to $2.93 a share in October and well above last year's earnings of $2.55 a share. On an adjusted basis, which excludes the 11-cent tax benefit in the third quarter, TJX's guidance ranges from $2.80 to $2.83 a share. -- Written by Laurie Kulikowski in New York. Follow @lkulikowski
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10 Startling Facts About Bottled Water
1.) Only 1 in 5 plastic bottles are recycled
2.) Americans consume over 8.6 billion gallons of bottled water
3.) Most tap water is more heavily tested and regulated than bottled water
4.) Plastic water bottles can take between 400 and 1,000 years to decompose
5.) It requires 3 times the amount of water to produce a plastic bottle than it does to fill it
6.) Bottled water costs over 1,000+ times more than tap water
7.) Last year, the average American used 167 water bottles, but only recycled 38
8.) In many taste tests, tap water was preferred over bottled water
9.) The NRDC conducted a comprehensive four-year scientific study of 1,000 brands of bottled water. The results showed that one third of the bottled waters violated their own industry standards for water quality
10.) It takes 17 million barrels of oil to produce plastic bottles yearly. This could fuel 1 million cars for a year
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There is no doubt about the number of plastic bottles being sent landfill sites rather being recycled. Filling your own re-usable water bottle works well.
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At K&D Holsters, I am offering a new paddle holster design (patent pending). It's a very versatile set up. You can wear it with the paddle inside of the pants waistband or outside the waistband around the belt. It will adjust to fit either a 1 1/4, 1 1/2, or 1 3/4 inch belt. You can adjust it to wear either in a vertical draw, cant forward draw, or cross-draw.
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The cost will be $60 + $5/shipping. Currently it is only available for medium to large frame semi-autos. I anticipate having it available for both wheel guns and the smaller autos very soon (still working on some technical aspects).
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Black pepper crab
Black Pepper Crab | |
Black Peppered Crab
Course | Main course |
Place of origin | Singapore |
Region or state | Singapore |
Creator | Singaporean |
Serving temperature | Hot temperature |
Main ingredients | Crab with black pepper sauce |
Cookbook:Black Pepper Crab Black Pepper Crab |
Black pepper crab is one of the two most popular ways that crab is served in Singapore. It is made with hard-shell crabs, and fried with black pepper. Unlike the other popular chilli crab dish, it is less heavy due to the absence of a sauce. The black pepper crab is liked by many locals and foreign tourists over the chilli crab because of its drier and fragrant pepperish nature. It is becoming very popular to mix the pepper crab with a fresh jackfruit sauce. It is however not in the list of Singapore's National Dishes.[1]
The creation of Singapore's black pepper crab is attributed to Long Beach Seafood Restaurant in 1959.[2] However, for many Singaporeans, Eng Seng Restaurant is widely recognised as the place for the best black pepper crabs, with notorious long queues, booking required and the dishes selling out by 8pm.[3][4]
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