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Is a 4 inch granite backsplash out of style?
The lady where I am ordering my granite said a lot of people order their granite with the matching 4 inch backsplash, Yet when I look on line most of the pictures have decorative tile etc. as the backsplash. Does she just want to sell me more granite or is the 4inch granite backsplash still "in"? Thanks
Well, one of the contractors we got a bid from tried to tell me that *everyone* is still using the matching 4 inch backsplash around here. I told him I didn't like it and wasn't going to do that. He argued with me. That's one of the (many) reasons we chose someone else.
I would say it is still 50/50. I found it more of a personal choice and I am happy I went with it.
Still love it after all these months!
My husband wanted to just do the 4" granite backsplash and I about had a stroke. LOL I said I wasn't going through all this to put a 4" backsplash and call it done.
So, we went with tile from the granite up, except for behind the sink, where we did a 3 inch granite backsplash then tile. This is because our water would likely discolor the travertine tiles over the years. I hate the look, but agree that functionally it was a good choice.
To answer the question - I think if you want that "high-end," custom look, the trend is to do full tile or full granite (from counter to cabinet).
I'm not planning a tile backsplash by my main sink *and* I need to hide a wonky corner so 4" backsplash it is! I had a 4" backsplash in my last house because my soapstone was damaged in transit, and the 4" backsplash covered the issue. Oddly, I ended up really liking the look.
I opted out of getting the matching granite backsplash because I knew that eventually I wanted to do full length one out of tile and I wanted to save the money. The tile I purchased was about the same cost as the 4" granite would've been.
Here is my DIY tiling project as of today... all I've got left is to grout.
When this topic is discussed here, many are of the opinion that a 4" strip is dated. (One thread linked below.) I agree, especially if you are going to tile above that strip to the uppers. Most folks just tile the whole backsplash area from counter to uppers. Still, you do see some folks using the strip. When done with only paint above, it can look simple and not quite so dated.
I have a peninsula in my kitchen that wraps around to the DR. I hadn't needed to do any bs at all-- just caulk the seams where the marble met the drywall. When my fabricator made a cutting error, the gaps were too large to caulk so we compromised with a 2" marble strip to hide the seams. I don't mind the look as somehow it feels fresher than the 4" strip builders love to slap up. If you didn't want to tile, but wanted to ensure the seam was covered, you might consider a tiny splashlette like mine.
Catamount--that looks amazing! Great DIY job.
Here is a link that might be useful: Just one of many threads
It was never in style, or out of style. It was just the accepted functional way of doing things because that's what you got when you ordered the standard laminate countertop. As granite became more popular, more people wanted to emphasize that they didn't choose laminate and eliminated the 4" backsplash. I mean, what's the use of spending all of that money only to have someone think it's a really good imitation of stone? So, the full height alternate material backsplash became "in style" for those who did stone counters. And then the folks who chose laminate started copying that with a flat deck counter and laminates that are exact copies of real stones.
The 4" is making a resurgence in designs. Not that it ever went away completely. Along with wallpaper as a backsplash instead of tile. Or other materials like stainless or resin or glass panels for the full height.
This is one particular case that the "do what you love" crowd is actually right. There's no "in" or "out" so much as there are more "classic" and "popular" looks. Either can work well. It will depend on the style of your kitchen and it's other components what would look "best".
I love the people here that declare themselves the style gurus!!! Backsplash is a matter of preference. There is not a right or a wrong or an in style or out of style. It is a matter of the look you are trying to achieve. I have done 3 kitchens in the last 4 years. I did a full tile backsplash from the granite/quartz counter up on two. In my last kitchen (which is my current home), I chose a 5" thin matching quartz backsplash. I was looking for very simple lines and to showcase the paint color above the quartz. I did not want the busyness of all the grout lines. Not right, not wrong just different. I like it!
My personal view is I see some beautiful stone counters that miss being showcased by the tile above them and then I see some that the tile is just the finishing touch it needs!
Don't let anyone tell you you have to have a 4" splash or you shouldn't have a 4" splash. Look at a lot of pictures and see what look you like.
I'm working through the same question. I like the look without, but someone brought up the grout join between backsplash and countertop will get cruddy over time and that the extension of the quartz up the wall a bit will remain more pristine over time. Makes sense theoretically. Thoughts about this practical aspect?
Any time you change planes you caulk, not grout. If you use the same material for your backsplash, you still caulk, so I don't see any difference there, zaphod.
EDIT Unless you're talking about something with a pre-formed built-in backsplash. I've seen that for laminate (and then only the 4" splash), but not for any other material. If that's what you mean, do you have an example of it in quartz? I wouldn't think it's possible, but if it is I'd be curious to see it.
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Yes. It is a very dated look. The only reason the installer wanted to do it is because than he doesn't have to be as exact on getting it close to the wall. Everyone knows it is for the installer's benefit for you to go along with this.
Another thing they will want you to do is go with a negative reveal on you undermount sink. Again, it is easier for them because it is less time consuming.
All of the high end houses forgo 4" backsplash and negative reveal.
Good Luck. And always fight for what you want!
michellemarie - What's wrong with a negative reveal? I will be replacing my countertops before long, so just want to educate myself on this. I know the positive reveal is trickier to do and that certainly makes me nervous that they might mess up my granite slab trying to get it right.
Yes. Not proclaiming myself a style guru, but she asked and I'm sharing my own opinion.
The thing about putting it in there is that if you concede to doing it, the fabricator will take the opportunity to give himself a good amount of leeway (the thickness of the granite piece - an inch or so?) in fitting the countertop to the space -- so you WILL BE STUCK with the piece being there whether you tire of it down the road or not. I would always specify it without to get a really good fit with small or no gaps between the countertop and the wall. I have a 4" backsplash in a kitchenette that I no longer want, yet it's staying because I know I can't cover the mammoth gap that's undoubtedly beneath it with the thickness of a single piece of tile. And that stinks.
Forego it.
Yes. It is a very dated look. The only reason the installer wanted to do it is because than he doesn't have to be as exact on getting it close to the wall. Everyone knows it is for the installer's benefit for you to go along with this.
Another thing they will want you to do is go with a negative reveal on you undermount sink. Again, it is easier for them because it is less time consuming.
All of the high end houses forgo 4" backsplash and negative reveal.
michellemarie: your statements reflect considerable ignorance and are completely inaccurate. read the following and be educated.
1st. "a dated look". I do high end kitchens every month in million dollar homes and roughly 1/3 of those homes have matching granite splash. In stones with movement the splash is cut such that the grain of the countertop appears to flow up the wall which is a beautiful effect. roughly 1/3 of the homes do tile splash and the other third do full height granite or some alternative like embossed metal. so, no, it's not dated.
2. regarding getting the stone as exact to the wall .. this is true that a measure with splash allows for more fudge factor in the measure. However, any competent fabricator deals with irregular walls, corners, and cabinets on every measure so it's not a big deal particularly with the photo or laser based measuring systems in common use in the industry.
3. regarding a "negative reveal" or overhang. It is actually HARDER for the fabricator to produce an overhang the fabricator has to create a custom cutout or CAD file since virtually ALL of cutout files have a reveal despite the fact that an overhang is usually preferred by the end user. The OEM cardboard templates and on-line CAD files all have reveals because in many localities the building codes require that "any surface in the food prep area be naked eye visible".
The reveal exposes the rim of the sink to scratches, it creates another surface to clean, and most importantly, it exposes the caulk between the sink and countertop. after 3 years that caulk is yellow and cracked and looks like hell. In my shop we customize the OEM cutout (more work, not less)to make a very small overhang (1/16") and I've only had 2 customers in several thousand jobs that insisted on a reveal after we showed them the very slight overhang.
So, completely contrary to your assertions, high end home often have granite backsplash and will select a slight overhang on the sink cutout 99% of the time if given the option.
For me, it all depends on the kitchen and the materials/colors involved.
We renovated our kitchen a long time ago, back in 2004-5. We are still working on small things and we will some day change out windows and add a back door to the dining area connected to the kitchen.
My entire kitchen is probably considered dated at this point. But way back when we were planning, this same issue was bandied about. We decided to add the short backsplash. The height is about 3 1/2" in most places but rises just a bit higher to meet the matching sills under the windows.
I'm still really happy we did the short backsplash. I like the way the dark stone interacts with our medium brown cabinets and the light green beadboard above it. I like the way the backsplash envelopes the counters and the kitchen as a whole.. I like the way our windows are anchored to the counters by the backsplash.
catamount, your tile is beautiful.
I am so happy to read this vigorous debate about back splash height because I am in the midst of trying to figure out what to do in my new kitchen. I have selected a 1"x1" glass mosaic tile (in 12"x12" sheets) -- first decision made (phew!). The tile is pretty snazzy -- different shades of blue glass with a few stainless steel tiles scattered throughout. The walls are painted white (not green like in the drawing).
So now I have to figure out:
1) how high to go on the west wall with no cabinets?
2) how high to go on the north wall with the cabinets?
3) do I tile to the underside of the hood or to the top of the wall cabs (I have already ruled out going up to the ceiling)
The hood is 30" wide in a 36" opening (intentional for more open space and future expansion possibilities). The outlets and switches are at about 5" from the counters and the counters don't have an integrated back splash. Doing a 4" strip would be the easiest, but would it look strange adjacent to the big swath of tile under/behind the hood.
Thanks in advance for weighing in and helping me think this through!


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Even though the line was long on New Year's Eve, we got a table quickly & were waited on promptly. The food came in a reasonable amount of time. Was hot & good.
It's nicknamed "Crapplebee's" for a reason. I worked at a different Applebee's location in high school, so I already knew that the food isn't the best quality. Someone had given me a gift card secondhand which sat in my wallet for 2 years before I decided to use it one Friday night after my son's soccer game. We were seated...
Went with 4 friends after a softball tournament. Our server was obviously annoyed with his coworkers, which led to a very poor customer experience. He was rushing through our orders and rarely checked on us. I sat for over 10 minutes with an empty drink and tried (unsuccessfully) to flag him down for a refill. The quality of the food...
Take out was fine w/ the bar tender taking the order. He was very polite and courteous. made sure I had everything I wanted while I waited.
The food is OK and the service is just OK too.
It is boring when you have to wait in line to be seated
Normally Applebees is pretty consistent from location to location. My husband had a steak dinner in Milwaukee. Loved it and wanted to have it again. It was on the menu at this location but when it was served looking nothing like the menu describe it and tasted nothing like the previous steak he had before.
The lighting was terrible. So...
This is my second review of this restaurant. My first one was generally positive. But in truth the service and attention to detail has been declining over the last couple of years. I like Applebee's, but I am done with this one. One specific event really sewed this up. A waiter spilled part of my drink on us and it...
I love Applebees, wonderful people excellent food. I enjoy a salad with a perfect Sangria. The waitress was pleasent and friendly would visit anytime.
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- Carson's supporters were the only ones at the three-day event who dared break the rules by waving 'Carson 2016' presidential campaign signs
The globally renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson hates Obamacare, believe marriage is reserved for one man and one woman, wants voters to reject politicians who vote to raise America's debt ceiling and says he's no 'fan of political correctness.'
When he told an overflow crowd Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference that his time at the podium was up, a chorus of 'Noooo!' erupted.
A political committee formed to draft him into the 2016 presidential race has raised more money than the much-ballyhooed 'Ready for Hillary' PAC that aims to form a nationwide organizing effort to send Hillary Clinton to the White House.
Carson is a soft-spoken anti-Obama figure. He's also the GOP's best hope at succeeding the current president with an African-American of their own.
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Applause lines momentarily gave way to groans when he tried to put America's $17 trillion in accumulated debts into perspective.
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'That is absolutely absurd,' said the always-soft-spoken Carson. 'We are killing the next generation.'
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The crowd went wild. On a less-attended weekend day at CPAC, they nearly eclipsed Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's audience in size.
Paul's audience was far louder, too. But unlike Carson's most die-hard devotees, they didn't bring campaign signs.
Evangelical Christianity plays a large role in his thinking, and in the operation of the the 'National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee.'
Carson, a professor emeritus at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is looking like Republicans' answer to Barack Obama's first-black-president mantle
Attacking liberal commentators' accusations of rhetorical 'poison' on the political right, he mused about what they meant: 'Could it be the poison of putting what God says in front of anything man says?'
He wanted to play golf in retirement, Carson explained, but 'I think the good Lord had a different plan for me.'
'You know,' he told convention-goers, 'I still believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.'
'No one gets to change the definition of marriage.'
'Of course gay people should have the same rights as everyone else,' Carson said, wading further into one of America's most volatile political minefields, 'but they don't get extra rights.'
The draft-Carson PAC, which has already put operatives on the ground in Iowa, lists prayer – not donations – at the top of its wish list for Carson supporters.
Still, more than $2.8 million came in the doors during its first six months of activity. That's more than the 'Ready for Hillary' PAC raised in the same period.
His supporters are out in full-force at the annual CPAC event. National Journal reported Thursday that Carson's face appeared on key cards given to the first 2,000 people to check in at the convention's hotel.
But if they don't prevail, Carson told them, party unity must.
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Ron Paul Republicans Take Over the SenateSubmitted by Fantasia Razorhiney on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 13:17
November 5, 2014
Yesterday's Senate races ended in a surprise outcome causing many of the old Republican guard to question their future in the GOP and left Democrats wondering just how this happened. There were 33 of the 100 Senate seats up for grabs and Ron Paul Republicans took every one. Blue state ran red as Republicans took Oregon, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico and Rhode Island with an unquestionable majority of the vote. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada was effectively trounced ending his 27 years in the Senate.
With 2014 elections solidly in the hands of this diverse but united and focused group, Washington speculation is running rampant over their possible influence in the 2016 Presidential election. With so many on the hill now scrambling for the new libertarian vote by adopting the Ron Paul Philosophy, it is without a doubt they will be the major players in 2016.
So exactly how were these Libertarian learning Republicans able to change the face of politics today?
Let's fill in the blank and make this fictional future article a reality. Can we make this happen? Can we work together strengthening the grassroots effort? What is the strategy? What can individuals do to help? Who are our candidates? My fellow RP ideologist lets finish this articles and write a new history. What do you think?
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I did not realize my post would illicit such negative responses. I was attempting to mock the media and at the same time start dialog or people thinking about this subject. I don't care what party the person represents; who we are supporting as long as they are supportive of the Ron Paul ideology. So in hopes of moving this forward below is a list of the states with Senate seat races in 2014. To get an idea of what I was hoping for I went ahead, took a leap of faith and added a name I'm assuming most here would agree with, some impressive young Congressman in Michigan. I think it would be great if we could encourage those people to run for Senate who we know represent what we would like to see in the Senate. Anyone know what state Judge Napolitano lives in? The second list is incumbents and challengers who are running at this time. Is there anyone on there already who is worth backing? I have started looking at some of them and to say the least scary we have work to do!! Add your input, lets discuss and debate this, I'll update names.
Michigan – Justin Amash (R) https://www.facebook.com/#!/repjustinamash
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Arkansas – Mark Prior (D)
Georgia – Saxby Chambliss (R)
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Louisiana – Mary Landrieu (D)
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Montana – Max Baucus (D)
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North Carolina – Kay Hagan (D)
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Virginia – Mark Warner (D)
West Virginia – Shelley Moore (R)
Wyoming – Mike Enzi (R)
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There are only Individualists
There are only Individualists and Collectivists. When I think "Ron Paul Republican" I think those individuals who have woken up and embraced the non-agression and natural rights principals of Individualism. What name is attached to it is meaningless symantics put in place to divide people who should be united.
Many of us hate "republicans" and so even when Individualist liberty loving people seek office, they may find opposition among those who give the "party" they belong to far more weight than they should.
Forget the party titles and other frivilous garbage. Vote for and support Individualists and reject collectivism.
Would Newt be an individualist then?
He's a republican.
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution, inevitable.
Can anyone point me to a list of these "Ron Paul Republicans"? I found Ron Wyden in Oregon who's probably more of a left-libertarian but that's one.
I'd love to know who everyone is, and their state.
A left-libertarian?
How might someone that pushes socialist programs be a libertarian?
Kucinich is left but he is no libertarian.. Please don't try and muddy the water. We have a guide for what to look for if anyone is confused and it seems many are.
I may get behind a bill that a leftist is pushing IF it benefits Liberty in full, but I would never send one to Washington to represent me, no more than I'd send a republican that was socialistic either.
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We need Rand as President in 2016
'Peace is a powerful message.' Ron Paul
We'd need to back actual Ron Paul people for office
and maybe run as many as we could against the opposition on every seat available..
When you think of how many total seats are available and how many Ron Paul people are out there.. It's simple math.
100 total seats? Send 500 to run small campaigns.. Give the people a real choice.
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and keep sending them till we wear the fuckers down.
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Me, personally
I would be much happier if they were all taken by "Independents" who happen to follow much of Ron Paul's philosphies of sound-money, non-interventionist foreign policy, anti-drug war, and pro-civil liberties.
November 6, 2014
Congratulations REPUBLICANS, on your REPUBLICAN victories. REPUBLICANS should be pleased with their REPUBLICAN wins. Much like the REPUBLICAN "tsunami" in 2010 that was SUPPOSED to shake the world, but turned out to be another REPUBLICAN scam. You know, where REPUBLICANS FALSELY add cute little qualifiers to "REPUBLICAN," like "Tea Party REPUBLICANS," or Christian Coalition REPUBLICANS" or "Ron Paul REPUBLICANS"... ONLY TO GET ELECTED.
As a "Ron Paul" Third Partier, I could give a rats ass, about REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT (same thing) wins, but again congratulations on your REPUBLICAN wins.
F the R's!
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The r3VOLution is NOT republiCAN.
Its a useless title ment to
Its a useless title ment to evoke an emotional response. The "Ron Paul" part of the equasion is all that matters Winston. Don't get caught up in the emotional trap just because the word "Republican" appears.
Our focus is in electing Individualists and tossing out Collectivists. Ron Paul Republicans, like me, are just another way of saying "Individualist."
Ron Paul's a REPUBLICAN.
Ron Paul's a REPUBLICAN.
What Bro Winston Said
Ron Paul Republican activists
make up about 1.5 million out of a sea of roughly 15 million Republican activist who decide who gets to be on the ballot in state and national elections against Democrats. In order for this scenario to play out, we're going to have to be overly represented big time at political events and not give up even when the majority try to make us feel unwelcome and unwanted.
"The truth is that neither British nor American imperialism was or is idealistic. It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests." - Charlie Reese
Actually no. There are about 1.5 million Ron Paul Constitutional Libertarians... NOT "republicans."
Brother Winston Smith
The r3VOLution is NOT republiCAN.
I am a republican, not a
I am a republican, not a Republican. I support the republican form of government, not the Republican party. I see the Republican Party purely as a means to propagate our cause.
I wasn't counting them.
If those 1.5 million Constitutional Libertarians would get off their high horses, register Republican and get involved in their local Republican Parties, we'd have 3 million strong - an insurmountable force for the aging Eisenhower-Nixon Republicans who make up the bulk of the other 13.5 million GOP activists to have to contend with.
"The truth is that neither British nor American imperialism was or is idealistic. It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests." - Charlie Reese
It really stinks that
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Think of it the other way
Think of it the other way around- By participating in a race with less participation you have more chance to sway voter opinion, especially locally. Getting the word out has more influence. Comparing it to the presidential race, if you don't have Romney and Obama ads everywhere and running on the radio every 30 seconds, that Ron Paul rally really makes a big impact.
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2010 would not have happened if it would have been a presidential election. Rand would have had a much tougher time getting elected.
Where we are strongest is where voter participation is lowest. It is because we are activists and are able to motivate our smaller majority.
'Peace is a powerful message.' Ron Paul
Bring it on, brother,
or sister, in this case.
I work best under pressure. Mark my words.
"What if the American people learn the truth" - Ron Paul
Go Ron Paul... CANDIDATES! :)
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Sharsheret's new video series, "One Woman At A Time", showcases the stories of ten inspiring women who have used Sharsheret's programs. I named the series "One Woman At A Time" to honor how Sharsheret values the women involved in the organization's national programs and services. While Sharsheret helps thousands of women, each woman feels special and receives the undivided attention of Sharsheret's incredible staff.
Initially, I was concerned about finding ten women who would be willing to discuss their cancer journeys on camera. Sharsheret staff members reached out to some of their peer supporters and, with their permission, connected me with women who wanted to learn more about the project. When I explained what I needed and answered their questions, all ten women said, "I will do whatever Sharsheret needs. I want to give back."
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This past year, I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. My team of doctors prescribed chemotherapy and a dizzying array of tests and surgeries. As of this writing, my last surgery occurred a little over four months ago. There are moments when I think about what I've just been through and am stunned by the intensity of this last year and the fact that I am still here.
Though being sick is terrifying and at many times, infantilizing, cancer is a profound teacher. I've learned a great deal this past year, especially, that in addition to having a physical immune system, I also have a spiritual one. My spiritual care evolved in many ways. My brother and cousin flew out here to be with me and one of our rabbinic interns came to my apartment to sound the shofar as I wasn't able to attend the High Holiday services last year, acts of kindness which I will never, ever forget. Many amazing friends from my synagogue community and from other parts of my life reached out and helped me with meals and with taking me to treatment appointments and holding my hand during chemo. Sharsheret was a huge part of strengthening my spiritual immune system. From pairing me with a peer supporter, connecting me to their staff genetic counselor who patiently explained complicated issues relevant to my being a BRCA carrier, to sending me a pillow so that I could rest more comfortably after surgery, the people at Sharsheret understood what I was going through.
As I continue my journey of transitioning from being a cancer patient to being a cancer survivor, it has become more and more important for me to pay it forward and help the next person who is diagnosed with this disease to navigate the world of coping with a life threatening disease. May we all continue to go from strength to strength.
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We know that 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carry a BRCA gene mutation that increases the risk of developing breast cancer by approximately 80% and ovarian cancer by approximately 40%. However, approximately 25% of the world Jewish population is not Ashkenazi, and begs the question: What does this statistic mean for the Sephardi population?
Recent studies on the subject seem to indicate that it means more than the scientific community originally thought. In the past decade, stories of young Hispanic women developing the kind of aggressive breast cancer associated with a BRCA gene mutation commonly found in Ashkenazi women popped up around the Southwestern United States. It turned out that these women were actually descendants of Sephardi Jews (defined in this instance as Jews with Spanish and Portuguese ancestry, but the term is often used more broadly to include Jews of Middle Eastern decent as well), who were exiled to the United States and Mexico during the Spanish Inquisition. This story led genetic counselors around the country and in Israel to begin seeking answers to the question: Are Sephardi Jews also at high risk of developing BRCA gene mutations?
There isn't a concrete answer to this question yet. There is a limited pool of Sephardi women sampled in scientific studies on BRCA gene mutations. However, a study on the genetics of different Jewish geographic groups conducted by Dr. Harry Ostrer, a professor of genetics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has demonstrated that all Jews are likely genetically related. Additionally, studies conducted in Israel have revealed two unique mutations in the BRCA genes that are found only in Sephardim, one of which was found in women who immigrated to Israel from Iraq, Yemen, Iran and Afghanistan, and the other was found in a study conducted by Dr. Michael Sagi on 'pure' Sephardi Jewish women from Spain and Portugal. Out of the 177 total women sampled in Dr. Sagi's study, approximately 1 out of every 30 was found to have a mutation in the BRCA gene.
This emerging research suggests that Sephardi women may be at high risk of developing hereditary breast cancer and ovarian cancer, but more comprehensive research is needed. We will continue to follow this research and keep the Sharsheret community informed of any new developments. If you have questions regarding your personal family history or risk of hereditary cancer, click here to contact our genetic counselor Danielle Singer.
Last week, the US Supreme Court ruled on a significant gene patenting case. The issue before the Court was whether or not a company's patents on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes could be upheld. The landmark ruling states that a gene is a naturally occurring product of nature, and therefore cannot be patented. The Supreme Court's ruling has important implications for clinicians, cancer patients, and individuals who are at higher risk of a BRCA mutation than the average population either by personal or family history. Many say that the Court's ruling will increase access to genetic testing by eliminating the monopoly on the test, which will thereby reduce the cost of testing significantly and allow for consumer choice. For many years, the American College of Medical Genetics has asserted that gene patents "stand firmly in the way of good patient care, interfere with informed decision-making by patients, impede training of the next generation of lab professionals and restrict the flow of information that is critical to advancing medical knowledge and better medical care accessible to all." Therefore, some anticipate that this decision will better enable appropriate and more affordable testing, particularly for those who are uninsured or underinsured.
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This morning, the Supreme Court rendered its decision in the gene patenting case, holding that "genes and the information they encode are not patent eligible under §101 [of The Patent Act] simply because they have been isolated from the surrounding genetic material." The Court noted that Myriad Genetics, the laboratory that currently offers testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations found in 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews, did not create or alter either the genetic information encoded in the BRCA1 and BCRA2 genes or the genetic structure of the DNA. Though the Court noted that Myriad found an important and useful gene, it acknowledged that groundbreaking, innovative, or even brilliant discovery does not by itself satisfy the §101 inquiry and is therefore not subject to patent protection.
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National Cancer Survivors Day is on Sunday! Survivors in Sharsheret's National Peer Support Network have shared when they considered themselves survivors. Read their inspiring words below and join us in honoring all of the incredible women of Sharsheret. We would love to hear from you – tell us when you considered yourself a survivor in the comments section below. Click here to join our new survivorship program, Thriving Again, and order your free survivorship kit today!
"I can't pinpoint the exact time frame. But I do remember a shift in my outlook - rather than being one of the 70-80% who would experience recurrence within five years, why couldn't I be in the 20-30% who would not? After all, some of us had to be and I needed to be. It is now 3 years and 9 months post- treatment and I am optimistic about my future." – Leslie, diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer
"The day I found the lump. I knew it was going to be cancer, but I also knew that I was going to fight and survive!" – Linda, diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer
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"The doctor said, 'You have ovarian cancer'. Then looking at my daughter's distraught face he added, 'We're going to take care of her'. That was the first time I considered myself a survivor. I felt a sense of relief that I could get on with it – life that is. Many sweet moments since have reinforced that feeling - getting married between chemo three and chemo four, dancing at my children's weddings, the births of my delicious grandsons, and reading and listening to stories of hope from my ovarian cancer sisters."
- Sharon, diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer
The holiday of Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai. It is recorded that the people heard thunder and lightning, and clouds and smoke filled the air. The experience was overbearing to the senses. The children of Israel shook with fear. Ever have one of those days?
I imagine that those of you who have heard the words "You are BRCA positive," or "You have cancer," or "The cancer has come back," experienced an overwhelming burden to your senses. Perhaps you, too, shook with fear. The ensuing thoughts that recur after hearing these words can be more agonizing than the realities. We are often overachievers when it comes to imagining worse case scenarios.
While we can't stop intrusive thoughts from entering our lives, we can respond to the thoughts in a way that feels calming and empowering. When an intrusive thought comes my way, I imagine myself putting my arm around it, similar to the way that I would put my arm around someone's shoulder, and I "say" to the thought: "I knew you were coming. I was expecting you. You can hang out, but I have things to do." I find the more I welcome the thought, the less it overcomes me.
One woman in Sharsheret's Embrace group for women living with advanced breast cancer shared, "I know that I feel more anxious when I'm waiting for test results or going to appointments. Those days I take the anxiety with me. All the days in between belong to me and the anxiety needs to find someone else to hang out with." These wise words can calm the thunder and comfort the soul.
Finding a Mother's Day gift for my wife Aviva is impossible. Let's just say for her birthday in March, she got a sponge cake…that she made herself. The one reasonable gift I could get her is flowers, but she says she dislikes them because they're expensive, die quickly, and make a mess when the petals fall off.
It was surprising to me, then, when Aviva and her sister Tova decided to sell flowers for Mother's Day to benefit Sharsheret. Their mother passed away from breast cancer over ten years ago and they wanted to honor her memory with this sale. But why flowers, I wondered?
In their description of why they chose this fundraiser, Aviva and Tova wrote:
"As soon as Spring arrived, our mom would be outside working in the yard. We have amazing memories of helping her pluck weeds, plant perennials, and setting up the sprinkler perfectly to make sure each flower got watered. One year, we bought her a hydrangea bush for Mother's Day and each year after we would take pride in its growth and admire its beautiful lilac flowers."
I never knew this about Hindy. Aviva and I started dating in December of 2001. Her mom was already sick then with her second diagnosis of breast cancer. She was still active at the time, but didn't have the energy I so often hear people speak about when they mention her. By the time the summer came along, she was at the end of her life and watering flowers was the last thing on anyone's mind. They had a beautiful yard, but I never knew how much Hindy worked to make it that way.
Aviva has picked up those same traits. She is the gardener in our house - trimming the bushes, planting flowers, even chopping down trees. It always amazed me how dedicated she was to making our garden beautiful and I never knew how much of it was influenced by her mother.
That's the difference, I believe, between buying flowers and growing a garden. Toiling away at the garden is hard work with great rewards. Buying flowers is the easy way out. They are beautiful, but they don't give you the same satisfaction as working on your yard. Gardening can be frustrating and can take years to truly perfect, but in the end, it's something you can be proud of. In essence, it's no different from parenting. You cultivate your kids over time and as they grow, you try to mold them into good, respectful people. It's no surprise that Aviva, the yard expert, is also an amazing mom. Hindy, her mother, was exactly the same.
In memory of their mother, Aviva and Tova aren't just selling flowers. They are working hard to cultivate a living memory by donating a Jewel to Sharsheret. They worked hard on finding a florist, writing copy, and spreading the word about Sharsheret. These flowers were not easy to buy; they were earned and cultivated, a trait they learned from their mother. I think she'd be proud. I know I am.
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I like the idea of 25 colors to choose from and no ugly dividers . Anyone have info on this product?Very simular to owens corning it looks like.
If you do a search here of Impressive Basement Systems, you will find there are many folks who do not find them very impressive.
I did the search as you stated and didn't find anythign negative about impressive basement systems on this site. So I am not sure about what chemocurl was speaking. I also am wondering about this company, I am trying to decide if I am going to hire them or do it myself. Unless anyone has heard of any of these systems being available for the DIY.
Hi. I have been researching Impressive Basements myself. My DH and I weren't approved for the loan we wanted so we are hoping to finish our basement and put in a bathroom for under 20,000. It is about 1000 sq.ft I guess. My DH isn't handy nor does he want to atempt to be so I guess we are going to go one of these routes. I can't find much info either positive or negative on these guys. Just wish I had a ballpark estimate of the cost before actually talking to companies. But I have heard neg. things about Owens Corning. My in laws had theirs down by them. Too $ and not that impressive as far as OC goes.
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The 2013 Tablas Creek Vineyard Vermentino is Tablas Creek's twelfth bottling of this traditional Mediterranean varietal, known principally in Sardinia, Corsica, and Northern Italy. It is also grown in the Rhone Valley (particularly Côtes de Provence) where it is known as Rolle. The Vermentino grape produces wines that are bright, clean, and crisp, with distinctive citrus character, refreshing acidity and surprising richness.
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One planet, two stars: new research shows how circumbinary planets form
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Luke Skywalker's home planet Tatooine would have formed far from its current location in the Star Wars universe, a new University of Bristol study into its real world counterparts, observed by the Kepler space telescope, suggests.
Like the fictional Star Wars planet, Kepler-34(AB)b is a circumbinary planet, so-called because its orbit encompasses two stars. There are few environments more extreme than a binary star system in which planet formation can occur. Powerful gravitational perturbations from the two stars on the rocky building blocks of planets lead to destructive collisions that grind down the material. So, how can the presence of such planets be explained?
In research published this week in Astrophysical Journal Letters, Dr Zoe Leinhardt and colleagues from Bristol's School of Physics have completed computer simulations of the early stages of planet formation around the binary stars using a sophisticated model that calculates the effect of gravity and physical collisions on and between one million planetary building blocks.
They found that the majority of these planets must have formed much further away from the central binary stars and then migrated to their current location.
Dr Leinhardt said: "Our simulations show that the circumbinary disk is a hostile environment even for large, gravitationally strong objects. Taking into account data on collisions as well as the physical growth rate of planets, we found that Kepler 34(AB)b would have struggled to grow where we find it now."
Based on these conclusions for Kepler-34, it seems likely that all of the currently known circumbinary planets have also migrated significantly from their formation locations - with the possible exception of Kepler-47 (AB)c which is further away from the binary stars than any of the other circumbinary planets.
Stefan Lines, lead author of the study, said: "Circumbinary planets have captured the imagination of many science-fiction writers and film-makers - our research shows just how remarkable such planets are. Understanding more about where they form will assist future exoplanet discovery missions in the hunt for earth-like planets in binary star systems."
'Forming circumbinary planets: N-body simulations of Kepler-34' by S. Lines, Z. M. Leinhardt, S. Paardekooper, C. Baruteau and P. Thebault in Astrophysical Journal Letters
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Moonflowers in Bay Area
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Would like to know if anyone has been able to grow moonflowers, also known as datura, in the Bay Area - specifically Pacifica, CA? Here is a link to show you what they like like...http://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/annual/moonflower/
Hi there, are you moving to Pacifica from Boston? There is an essential book for western gardeners, by Sunset magazine, called the Sunset Western Garden Book. This will give an accurate climate info for your area and a huge plant guide with local hardiness for each plant.
I live in San Jose, still bay Area, but a very different climate, dryer and hotter than Pacifica. Everyone has datura and brugmansia here. Locally they are usually called Angels Trumpet. They are beautiful, fragrant, and also very poisonous. Also I grow the annual moonflower vine, a fragrant night blooming morning glory relative.
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Thanks so much for the posting. Not moving, just sprucing up a rental. I knew datura is poisonous, so maybe not a good choice for my tenant who has a dog that she adores.... Dogs eat anything right? Sheesh. Maybe in
the front, where the dog doesn't roam. If I plant some seeds this week, any idea how long they will take to flower?
Here on the East Coast, I plant them now, and they come up the following summer late in the year from seed. I also start some in the house to get a jump on the short growing season here in 5a. Yes, I am aware that San Jose has a much different climate, you lucky dog! Everything grows there so well! I figure if I plant seeds in Pacifica this week, they may bloom by Christmas? If not, I guess they will come up when they are good and ready! Do you know anything about hardy hibiscus or Primula Japonica? Just thought I'd ask... Thanks so much.