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"grinding tooth," mid-14c., from Latin molaris dens "grinding tooth," from mola "millstone," from PIE root *mel- "to rub, grind" (see mill (n.1)). As an adjective in this sense from 1620s. In Old English they were cweornteð "quern-teeth."
molar mo·lar1 (mō'lər)
Relating to or being a solution that contains one mole of solute per liter of solution.
Of, relating to, or characterizing the physical properties of a body of matter as a whole, especially the mass of a body, as opposed to the molecular or atomic properties.
Abbr. M Of, relating to, or being a solution whose concentration is expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution.
Containing one mole of a substance.
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A tooth having a crown with three, four, or five cusps on the grinding surface, a bifid root in the lower jaw, and three conical roots in the upper jaw. In permanent dentition, there are three on either side behind the premolars; in deciduous dentition, there are two on either side behind the canines. adj.
Of or relating to the molars.
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US: Judge approves legal fees for trans woman prisoner, denies personal costs 2
2:36 AM — A US judge has approved the payment of legal fees to the lawyers representing a trans woman prisoner, who is to be allowed gender-reassignment surgery as treatment for her gender dysphoria.
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US: Judge suspends gender reassignment order for trans woman prisoner, denies electrolysis 2
7:53 PM — A judge has suspended a previous order made in September, which ruled that a trans woman prisoner should receive gender reassignment surgery in treatment for gender dysphoria.
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US: Trans prisoner requests electrolysis, and for court to refer to her as female 5
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US: Trans prisoner may be given legal costs as well as surgery 3
8:03 PM — The legal costs of a trans woman incarcerated in a male prison, who has been allowed to have gender reassignment surgery whilst still serving her sentence, may also be eligible to have her legal costs covered, a court has ruled.


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In the ninth volume of The iDOLM@STER's G4U, the idol fanfare becomes one of elegant kimonos – alongside of course, the ever-present mizugi service which seems to be at the very heart and soul of the series.
As the preview clip below does well to show, this is perhaps the first instance of G4U's photo-shoot occurring at night – and its been certainly made a second dimensional experience to remember as fireworks light up the sky, the moon is visible, and the idols are all visibly enjoying themselves as they prance around and pose for the camera. Now while kimonos are nice, the real strength of this series arises from the swimsuits which are different every time – the latest selection of swimwear now being sailor styled mizugis.
And making the mizugi service satisfying in a manner which goes beyond what one could have asked for, Ryo Akizuki of 876Pro arrives to join in on the provocative posing while scantily dressed – an activity which any girl can apparently have fun with.


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Volquez struggles again, Rockies top Padres, 14-2
DENVER Edison Volquez felt good as he warmed up to pitch Monday night. The Colorado Rockies quickly spoiled the right-hander's mood.
The Rockies battered Volquez again, tagging him with eight runs in 4 1-3 innings on their way to a 14-2 win over the San Diego Padres on a rainy Monday night.
Jaff Decker hit a home run for his first career hit and Jedd Gyorko also went deep for the Padres, who have dropped five of their last six games.
It was the fifth time this year the Rockies have hit the Volquez hard, leading the veteran to think the Rockies have some advanced knowledge on him.
"I don't know, it looked like they knew everything that was coming. I guess I've got to watch the videos and find out what it is," he said. "They've got something. Maybe tipping my pitches. They know what's coming."
Volquez (8-10) has a solid record against the rest of the league, but he is 0-4 with a 13.07 ERA against the Rockies. Colorado has scored 31 runs in 21 1-3 innings against Volquez.
"It could be he just doesn't make enough quality pitches during the course of the outing," manager Bud Black said. "There are some guys with some good lifetime numbers against him."
Rockies starter Jhoulys Chacin (11-6) set an effective tone from the outset, working out of first-inning trouble by inducing Yonder Alonso to ground into a double play with runners at first and third and one out. He nipped another potential rally by getting Gyorko to ground into a double play after Alonso singled to begin the fourth.
Chacin also benefited from exceptional defense after giving up a leadoff double to Gyorko in the second. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki ranged to his right to snare Logan Forsythe's grounder and got him at first with a strong off-balance throw, while also holding Alonso at second.
Corey Dickerson then made a tremendous running catch of Decker's drive to left, and Dexter Fowler tracked down Nick Hundley's fast-moving fly to center at the warning track.
The Padres weren't as sharp defensively, committing a season-high four errors.
"This was a night where we didn't play defense. That happens," Black said. "You play for six months and that's going to happen. But we're a good defensive team. Didn't show it tonight."
Colorado got to Volquez early, going in front in the first inning on Wilin Rosario's two-run single.
DJ LeMahieu led off the second with his second homer of the season, driving Volquez's 1-1 offering into the left-field bleachers. One out later, Fowler walked and Dickerson doubled him home. Dickerson went to third on a wild pitch and scored Colorado's fifth run on a grounder by Tulowitzki, who reached on third baseman Chase Headley's errant throw to first.
The Rockies added three runs in the fifth. Todd Helton and Nolan Arenado had successive singles. After Charlie Blackmon hit into force play, Volquez walked LeMahieu to load the bases, ending his night.
Chacin greeted Sean O'Sullivan with a deep fly to right that scored Arenado, and Fowler followed with a sharp single to right to drive in two more runs for an 8-0 lead.


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Timber Sample - Woody Pear (Xylomelum Salicinum), Queensland, 1885 Reg. No: ST 008007
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- Prepared for exhibition purposes in the Industrial & Technological Museum in 1885. It features a hand painting of the species by Miss May Vale (later Mrs. Gilfillan). Exhibited at the following exhibitions: 1886 Indian and Colonial Exhibition, London; 1887 Jubilee Exhibition, Adelaide; 1888-89 Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne; 1889 Exposition Universelle, Paris.
Scientific Name: Xylomelum Salicinum
Specimen Collection Location: Queensland
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- This is a timber sample of the Woody Pear (Xylomelum Salicinum).
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|29.35 cm (Height), 6.00 cm (Width), 9.30 cm (Length)
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|In gold script on the obverse: Xylomelum / Salicinum / Queensland; Woody Pear
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Cotes de Castillon
Côtes de Castillon is named for the town of Castillon-la-Bataille and the battle that brought an end to the Hundred Years War in 1453. The battle of Castillon, and the death of General Talbot, leader of the English troops, brought an end to the troubles and the domination of the English. General Talbot incidentally was the same Talbot who owned the future Third Growth Château Talbot in Saint Julien. These days those battlegrounds across the rolling hillsides and gentle valleys are covered in vines stretched along the low ridge between Saint Emilion and Bergerac.
The AOC Côtes de Castillon is now one of the most fashionable of all the Bordeaux satellites with several prominent winemakers buying chateaux there. The family Perse of Chateau Pavie, Premier Cru Classé Saint milion has acquired 3 chateaux in the appellation: Chateau Clos l'Eglise, Les Clos Lunelles and Château Sainte Colombe. Count Stefan von Neipperg of Château Canon La Gaffelière, Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion, owns Château d'Aiguilhe and Francois Despagne of Château Grand Corbin Despagne handles 5 hectares of Château Ampelia.
The vineyards of Côtes de Castillon cover 7,500 acres and lie east of St Emilion and south of Fronsac on the right bank of the river. Most of the domains are less than 25 acres. Côtes de Castillon rolls down the steep slopes of hills and valleys created by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers that flow through the area. Often facing south or south east, the vines that grow on these slopes have excellent exposure to the sun. The climate is slightly warmer and drier than most of Bordeaux. The soil is clay and limestone on the hilltops, sandy gravel at the base of the slopes and clay and silt in the valleys.
The Côtes de Castillon consists of 9 communes: Belvès-de-Castillon, Castillon-la-Bataille, Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, Gardegan-et-Tourtirac, Sainte-Colombe, Saint-Genès-de-Castillon, Saint-Philippe-d´Aiguilhe, Les Salles-de-Castillon and Monbadon. Wines to look out for are Château d´Aiguilhe, Château Cap de Faugères, Château Castegens, Château Clos L´Eglise, Château Fongaban, Château Lardit, Château Haut-Tuquet, Château Moulin-Rouge, Château Pitray, Château Roquevielle, Château Sainte-Colombe and Château Thibaud-Bellevue.
The region is steeped in history with the ruins of Roman villas lying under early churches and great fortified chateaux in stunning countryside; the name of the commune Belvès-de-Castillon translates as "beautiful view of Castillon"! Vestiges of the Gallo Roman past lie not only in the soil but in the Saints names of the villages: Saint-Magne-de-Castillon owed its growth to the monks who came to settle in large numbers there between the 11 th and 12 th century. It's namesake was Saint Magnus of Avignon - a Gallo-Roman senator.
Saint Genesius, the Patron saint of actors gives its name to the commune of Saint-Genès-de Castillon. Saint Genesius was a Roman actor hired for a play that made fun of Christian baptism. During a performance in Rome, before the Emperor Diocletian, Genesius had a vision of angels whilst on stage and stopped the show. He was killed for his actions.
Saint-Philippe-d´Aiguilhe is home to Chateau d'Aiguilhe whose ruins although plundered long ago clings to a rocky plateau - Aiguilhe means needle in French. Another impressive chateau rising from the crest of a peak is the Château de Monbadon. It's one of the last witnesses of medieval military architecture in Gironde and in 1330 Edward III, King of England gave licence Monbadon to strengthen this stronghold of Guyenne in order to watch over the Dordogne and l'Isle valleys at the beginning of the Hundred Years War. The same family has owned the estate since 1602 with numerous lords, the Barons of Monbadon, succeeding one another in direct line or by marriage.
The region is Merlot based like its surrounding neighbours and its wines have right bank characteristics. The wines can be drunk whilst young but are also able to age and improve with a few years in the bottle. The wines are known for being concentrated, fruity and typified by strong blackcurrant notes. Other flavours are plums, cherry, leather, raspberry and vanilla according to the terroir and the vintage.
These wines pair beautifully with dark neats such as duck, and lamb as well as Italian tomato and pesto pastas, roasted aubergines and moussaka. I would suggest a regional French dish to accompany them such as Alouettes Sans Tête.Despite its name (it means, literally, larks without heads) this dish is actually stuffed beef rolls, or paupiettes as they are sometimes called in France. Because of the long slow cooking time, braising or chuck steak can be used, as well as the more usual paupiette beef topside (top rump).
Alouettes Sans Tête
8 thin slices of beef
To make the rolls: spread each slice of beef with the mustard. Near the wider end, place the halved garlic, cut side down, lengthwise. Add the diced bacon (about 2 tablespoons per roll), 2 chopped olives, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Roll up the slice of meat snugly around the filling. Tie a loop around the roll at each end. Trim any excess.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the rolls on all sides and remove to a plate. Add the chopped onion and carrot along with a healthy pinch of salt and cook in the pan, stirring until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the tomato puree and cook until slightly charry. Return the rolls to the pan, sprinkle with the flour, and stir about gently until flour is no longer visible. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with the eau de vie or cognac (if using) and ignite. Turn the rolls in the flames until they are extinguished. Return to low heat and deglaze with the wine. Bring to a boil. Add 3 cups of stock and stir gently. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat the lowest possible setting. Cover and simmer, turning the rolls occasionally in the sauce, until very tender when pierced with a knife. This can take up to 3 hours depending on the cut of beef used. Adjust the seasoning, remove the bouquet garni, and delicately snip and remove the twine. Sprinkle with the parsley, and serve immediately.
It seems highly appropriate to name Chateau Talbot as a fine wine to pair with this dish given Talbot's association with Castillon. John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury was the only Lancastrian Constable of France and was a seasoned commander having already served in the Welsh War (or the Rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr). Owain Glyndŵr, by the way, was the last native Welshman to hold the title of Prince of Wales and was crowned King of the Welsh. Talbot was a daring soldier and when he was taken hostage at Rouen in 1449 he promised never to wear armour against the French King again, and he was true to his word. The 69 year old Talbot went to battle at Castillon unarmed and met his end in the final defeat at the fortress where Château d'Issan stands today. The victorious French generals raised a monument to Talbot on the field called Notre Dame de Talbot.
Château Talbot has a reputation for consistency and is a charming wine which is silky, fruity and elegant. Talbot embodies all the complexity of its terroir. Its firm, well rounded tannins offer a smoothness still present after years of ageing. The wine is richly aromatic with a bouquet of cedar wood and vanilla scented cassis fruits. Being highly concentrated, it ages very well indeed although it is approachable when young due to its fruit and smooth finish.
Being made with a high proportion of Merlot the wines of Cap de Faugères are a luscious velvet style. The wines are full bodied, aromatic and concentrated with blackcurrant, spice, chocolate and floral notes. They are deeply coloured, well balanced and complex. They age well but can be enjoyed young.
And finally I would choose Château Puyanché which is made in the Côtes de Castillon by a family owned property since the turn of the century. It's a dark garnet colour with the aromas of blackberry and plum compotés, leather and spices. Puyanché is a supple, aromatic and complex wine, well balanced and silky and is well worth discovering!


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Catalyst Grants: (a) Inventions – Tools, Techniques and Devices Grants; and (b) High-Risk, High-Benefit Grants (December 2008) : RMNI Eligible Research Areas
The fundamental goal of the Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine Initiative (RMNI) is the development of meaningful multi-disciplinary research approaches to regenerative medicine and nanomedicine. This goal is consistent with the Integration theme of the Institute of Genetics, namely to fuel the convergence of the modern life sciences (genetics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology) with the physical (chemistry and physics), mathematical and applied (engineering and computer) sciences. These approaches also need to balance consideration of the social, cultural and ethical impacts of these novel technologies with key rehabilitation and accessibility issues, as well as the potential economic costs of such treatments. Research into the maintenance of health or prevention of disease and degeneration is also encompassed by this initiative.
Objectives and Relevant Research Areas
Specific objectives and relevant areas of research for this strategic initiative are described under the general thematic headings of Nanotechnology Applied to Health (Nanomedicine), Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering, and Rehabilitation Sciences. Please note that there is considerable overlap between these areas. Applicants are not required to address multiple thematic areas in their application, although a commitment to multi-disciplinary research is critical. Applicants are encouraged to clearly explain how their application addresses at least one of the themes outlined below.
1. Nanotechnology Applied to Health - Nanomedicine
Many definitions of nanotechnology are possible. These definitions typically encompass a wide range of technologies that measure, manipulate, or incorporate materials and/or features with at least one dimension between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers (see for example ASTM International Terminology for Nanotechnology E2456-06). Such applications typically exploit the properties, distinct from bulk/macroscopic systems, of nanoscale components.
At present, CIHR broadly defines nanomedicine as the specialized measurement or intervention - at a molecular scale - needed to treat disease or restore function.
This definition is meant to be inclusive of techniques and methodologies relevant to health research that do not necessarily fit within the more narrow definitions of nanotechnology. Relevant disciplines could include, but are not limited to, mathematics, computational sciences, chemistry, physics, and engineering and applied sciences. Potential general applications of nanomedicine could include, but are not limited to:
- Novel approaches to functional molecular-scale imaging, including devices, compounds, integrated techniques and correlated approaches;
- Novel drug delivery approaches, devices, materials, including delivery across the blood-brain barrier;
- Novel approaches to the synthesis, design, implementation, and characterization of biomolecular arrays (small molecule, peptide, protein, biomolecule, antibody) for high-throughput, multiplex screening;
- Integration of nanostructured materials, devices, sensors with microfluidic systems for identifying, measuring, and mapping biomolecular interactions;
- Development and application of novel physical, chemical, or electronic probes, tools, and techniques to the determination of single molecule (peptide, protein, biomolecular complex) structure-function relationships;
- Novel approaches for the rapid in situ determination of single molecule structure, dynamics and reactivity;
- Characterization of the genetic, molecular and signaling pathways associated with physiological integrity, disease, injury, loss of function, and cell or tissue senescence;
- Definition of important gene-environment interactions in determining health and new potential therapeutic targets for diseases and conditions;
- Novel approaches (computational and experimental) to understanding the development of the structural and functional hierarchy present in complex biomolecular systems;
- Ethical, environmental, legal, cultural, and social consequences of nanomedicine, as well as the potential economic costs of such treatments (see Section 1A for more detail);
- Health impacts of nanotechnology, including research to meet health policy or regulatory aims (see Section 1A for more detail);
Note: Applicants planning to work with nanoparticles (i.e. particles with lengths in two or three dimensions that are smaller than 100 nm) are required to explicitly address the potential health safety and environmental risks in their research proposals. Proposals focused on nanoparticles are encouraged to include toxicological expertise on their teams.
Specific applications of Nanomedicine that may be directly supported by initiative partners include, but are not limited to:
1.A. The Health Impacts of Nanotechnology
The potential benefits of nanotechnology applied to health are great, due in part to the unique properties of matter at this scale length. However, these very properties also make the health safety and environmental risk assessment of some nanotechnology-based materials difficult - particularly for nanoparticles, where toxicity compared to their bulk counterparts is often poorly understood. Specific concerns for nanoparticles include a higher chemical reactivity (due to smaller particle size, different crystal shapes/lattice arrangements, etc.) and different reactivity to light (due to quantum confinement).
In collaboration with other funding agencies and departments of the Canadian Government, CIHR recently supported a Canadian Workshop on Multidisciplinary Research on Nanotechnology: Gaps, Opportunities and Priorities. This workshop identified key gaps and research needs in nanotechnology, particularly as they relate to NE3LS issues (i.e. nanotechnology ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues), environmental and health impacts and risks, and the regulatory mechanisms needed to address them.
Based on the research priorities identified in this workshop, RMNI and its funding partners will provide research funding support through this funding opportunity (subject to availability of funds) in the following areas of nanotechnology research:
- Ethics and Related Domains
- Policy, Regulatory Development and Governance
- Science Environmental and Health Risks
- Social Science and Humanities Perspectives
For information on specific eligible research topics identified at this workshop, please see the Summary of Key Research Gaps.
1.B. Novel Drug Delivery Approaches, including Gene Therapy and Vaccines
In the context of this initiative, novel Nanomedicine drug delivery approaches could include any drug delivery technology where a critical component of the drug delivery system has at least one dimension between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, and where specific activity at this scale length is critical for function. This definition includes gene therapy, which can be broadly defined as any approach that corrects gene expression responsible for disease development. Specific therapeutic applications of Nanomedicine include, but are not limited to:
- Use of carbon nanostructures (e.g. carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, etc.) for therapeutic drug delivery
- Use of dendrimers and aptamers for therapeutic drug delivery
- Development of novel liposomal drug delivery systems, where a critical component of the liposome is in the low nanometer range
- Development of novel vaccines using nanomedicine approaches
- Identification of therapeutic genes and development of novel gene delivery systems (i.e. vectors);
- Optimization of appropriate vectors for specific cell types, including stem and progenitor cells and their use in bioengineered scaffolds and implants;
- Development of safe and effective strategies for delivering and integrating therapeutic genes to different organs and tissues, including across the blood-brain barrier;
- Characterization of immune system responses to vectors and transgene products using existing or novel imaging technologies;
- Exploration of the socio-economic, ethical, legal, and cultural aspects of clinical applications of nanomedicine therapy for human diseases and for influencing life-course changes in tissues, systems and functions.
Of particular relevance to this strategic initiative is the development of novel drug and gene delivery systems based on nanomedicine principles, including the application of novel imaging technologies to monitor effectiveness and determine potential adverse effects. The integration of drug and gene therapy with stem/progenitor cell research and tissue engineering approaches to regenerative medicine is also encouraged.
1.B.i. Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)
Several initiative partners are interested in supporting applications using drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Blood vessels in the brain are unique in having specialized physiological and biochemical systems that control the movement of molecules and immune cells into and out of the brain. These aspects of the BBB are poorly understood and determining their nature would have tremendous importance for both the understanding of neuropsychiatric diseases and for the delivery of treatments for many brain disorders. Novel applications of nanomedicine could include vaccine approaches against various forms of addiction or vaccines against neurodegenerative diseases, for example.
2. Stem Cells
Stem cells are an area of considerable research excellence in Canada, and form an integral component of this initiative in Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine. Eligible areas of research include pluripotent embryonic stem cells and post-natal "adult" stem cells. Researchers are encouraged to consider approaches to integrate stem cell research with tissue engineering and rehabilitation sciences, as well the application of nanomedicine technologies to stem cell research.
Researchers should consult with the Updated Guidelines for Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Research when preparing their applications. All applications that propose research falling within the scope of the Guidelines will be subject to review by the CIHR Stem Cell Oversight Committee.
Relevant research areas on therapeutic applications of stem cells include, but are not limited to:
- Signaling pathways responsible for the differentiation and replication of cells, and their role in the repair of diseased/damaged cells and in the regeneration of healthy cells and tissues later in life (i.e. senescence versus quiescence);
- Stem/progenitor cell molecular biology and the use of stem/progenitor cells in regenerative medicine and tissue repair and replacement;
- Molecular and signaling pathways associated with regulation of the differentiation and replication of stem and progenitor cells and their role in the repair of diseased/damaged cells, and the regeneration of healthy cells and tissues;
- Innovative applications of stem cells to tissue repair and regeneration;
- Evaluation of stem cells in animal models of human disorders;
- Ethical, legal, social, cultural and economic consequences of stem cell-based approaches to tissue repair and replacement.
3. Tissue Engineering
One of the key goals of regenerative medicine is to stimulate the renewal of bodily tissues or the restoration of function through the use of natural or bioengineered materials. Tissue engineering is thus an integral part of regenerative medicine, and Canada is recognized for its expertise in several areas, including research excellence in several key organ systems as well as the basic sciences of biomaterials, scaffolding and drug delivery for both soft and hard tissue applications.
Specific therapeutic applications of tissue engineering research include, but are not limited to:
- Novel cell delivery models and approaches, including delivery of cells in scaffolds to promote healing for repair, replacement or regeneration of tissues;
- Development of scaffolds with appropriate characteristics to promote cell and tissue survival and integration;
- Development of novel animal and culture models for regenerative medicine applications, including innovative models of acute and chronic injury, aging models, organ cultures and co-culture systems;
- Molecular and biochemical basis of vascularization and angiogenesis in native and exogenously transplanted tissues and organs;
- Approaches to minimize cell death and promote cell survival and differentiation in transplants;
- Application of tissue-engineered biomaterials as conduits or shunts in tissue regeneration;
- Development of important new insights into "normal" structure, function and/or development of tissue and organ systems of interest;
- Development of effective new strategies for improving healing, repair, biological replacement or regeneration of tissue and organ systems of interest;
- Ethical, legal, social, cultural and economic consequences of regenerative medicine based on tissue engineering strategies.
4. Rehabilitation Sciences
This initiative in Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine is also interested in funding innovative research in rehabilitation. Advances in neurosciences, physiology, motor learning and brain imaging techniques have challenged the traditional view of regeneration as it applies to rehabilitation. The broader concept of functional restoration is proposed to embrace the continuum of restorative processes or plasticity induced by rehabilitation interventions that occur in the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles to promote recovery of function after stroke, injury or disease, or to limit the effects of aging.
Specific therapeutic applications of rehabilitation research to regenerative medicine include, but are not limited to:
- Understanding skill-dependent cortical plasticity at the level of biochemical and molecular events using novel nanomedicine and technological developments;
- Development of research programs that bridge basic animal and human studies, leading to the development of improved rehabilitation interventions;
- Understanding how muscle responds at the molecular level to different types of exercise (e.g. strength, endurance, sprint), and what effects exercise may have in reversing or preventing immobilization-induced skeletal muscle atrophy, as an aid to devising guidelines for therapy;
- Examining whether there are gender- or age-based differences in skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise, and what effects pharmacological treatments may have on this process (e.g. corticosteroids, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), statins, etc.);
- Characterization of factors regulating restoration of motor patterns after spinal cord injury (SCI) in humans, and determination of stimulation parameters to promote appropriate long-term re-expression;
- Effects of activity-based intervention approaches on reversal of pathological muscle fiber type changes after SCI;
- Understanding alterations in intrinsic neuroplasticity, at cortical or segmental levels, following traumatic CNS injury, and the effects of pharmacological or physical therapies on unmasking or reactivating latent innervation;
- Understanding the molecular and biochemical basis of muscular dystrophy and myopathies, and what types of exercises or interventions are effective and why (e.g. is there a "threshold" where adaptive stressors can induce physiological adaptation, beyond which an exacerbation of the pathology occurs?);
- Determination of secondary biological changes in hemiparetic muscle that may effect performance capacity, metabolic characteristics and stroke risk factor profiles;
- Effects of stem cells, tissue engineering, or gene therapy on restoration of function following CNS injury, stroke or degenerative brain disease, when delivered alone or in combination with physical therapy;
- Development of interventional models that are most effective in improving motor function following CNS injury, stroke (e.g. role of task-oriented exercise) or onset of degenerative brain disease;
- Evaluation of rehabilitation techniques and delivery of rehabilitation services to aboriginal populations;
- Evaluation of rehabilitation techniques on functional recovery, cortical re-organization, muscle adaptation, social re-integration and quality of life issues.
Some of the broader research questions that could be addressed in proposals submitted to this initiative include, but are not limited to:
- Key issues surrounding the time course of recovery: i.e. when should rehabilitation be started, what intensity and duration of therapy should be provided; and is there a therapy "window of opportunity", etc.?
- How to promote the maintenance of gains over time?
- Should restorative therapy be provided to persons with all levels of impairment (mild, moderate, severe)?
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The 2003 Retrospective Box Set is Finally Available for the First Time in Bose's Career. It Covers his Complete History on Warner with a Total of Seven Albums (1986 - 2001) Including "Xxx", "Los Chicos No Lloran", "Sereno", "Bajo El Signo De Cain", "11 Maneras De Ponerse Un Sombrero", "Laberinto" and "Salamandra". The Albums have Been Redesigned in a Digipack Format Specifically for the Set. It also features an Extensive Biography Along with Plenty of Unreleased Photos. "Todo Bose" is a Celebration of the Artist Regarded as One of the Most Important Spanish Pop Icons of the Last 25 Years.
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News of Riverton, Lander and Fremont County, Wyoming, from the Ranger's award winning journalists.
World Book Night includes events in Fremont County
Apr 24, 2012 - By Martin Reed, Staff Writer
One volunteer gave out free copies of the widely popular "Hunger Games" novel at Arapahoe School. Another planned to distribute former best-seller "The Kite Runner" at Mr. D's in Lander at no cost to takers.
"It's World Book Night," said Barbara Gose to instructors at a class Monday at Central Wyoming College, where she distributed books. "We're giving away books -- a half a million."Sure, it was Monday morning when Gose visited the class with copies of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie to students, but the importance of the night was not lost in the daylight.
As part of the first-ever World Book Night held Monday throughout the United States, Gose and six others in Fremont County gave out free copies of some of the 30 different selected book titles.
"It started in England, and this is the first year they have done it in the United States -- and it will catch on," Gose said. "Just imagine that on Monday people all over the United States are going to be handing out books."
The idea is simple: Publishers donate books, authors give up royalties on the specially produced copies and UPS delivers them for free to distribution points across the country.
"It's not about the sale of a book. It's about the excitement of reading," said Lander's Main Street Books co-owner Amanda Winchester, who was instrumental in organizing the effort in Fremont County.
Winchester applied to the organization that staged World Book Night in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Germany. She wanted to be a location for book deliveries in the area.
In March, Winchester tried to get people interested in the idea, but she said there was a lack of support.
"I don't think people understood what it was," she said.
But slowly people in Lander and Riverton jumped on board with the idea of giving out free copies of a book at a specific location.
"As a giver, you had to say why you wanted that book, who you were giving it to and why," Winchester said.
In Riverton, Gose, Niki Tippets and Liz Davis knew each other from their book club and decided to participate. Tippets chose "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls and Davis gave away "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult.
"I wanted to try to get books into the hands of people who might not read too much," Gose said. " And I would want to say to them, 'I'm going to give this to you for free, and your part of the bargain is to read this, and then pass it on.'"
She chose the book because of the American Indian population in the area. The book is about an American Indian's teenage life.
"It's very readable, and it's funny, but it gives an insight," she said.
"It's just the kind of book that's easy to read but really makes a statement," Gose said. "While it's fiction, it's really not. And it won the National Book Award for young people's fiction a couple years ago."
In Lander, Winchester's mother and Main Street co-owner, Kathy Cunningham, picked "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins to provide.
Others participating in Lander were Rachel Pierson with "Blood Work" by Michael Connelly, Catherine Erickson with "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak and Jennifer Wilson with "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini.
"When I looked at the list I was so impressed with the choices, and I think that's what excited those that signed up was the choices," Winchester said.
She recalled the reception for the book-givers she had at her store earlier this month.
"We set out all the books, and we kind of talked to each other," she said.
"That part was fun to hear the excitement about why they chose where they were going" and the book each of them picked, she said. "They were all passionate about the book that they chose."
Each book has a special dedication page and cover for the event.
"This one is yours, and we hope that someday it is someone else's, too. There are few gifts more precious than sharing the love of a good story with someone else," the dedication states.
Winchester said she hopes to see the event grow in Fremont County next year.
"I just don't remember where you have anybody giving away that many books for free," she said.


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Ford's drag-racing 'Stang, a self-cleaning Nissan and Asimo vs Obama: it's the week's weirdest car news
Posted: 28 Apr 2014
Ford hearts drag racers
Ford has announced a new standard fit performance feature on the Mustang GT: line-lock.
You see, if you're a drag-racer, you have to do a little burnout to warm up the tyres before you launch down the strip. Which means pressing the brake and accelerator at the same time.
With line-lock enabled, the driver can release the brake pedal but the system keeps hydraulic pressure on the front, while releasing the rears, allowing said driver to do massive smokey burnouts and warm up the tyres.
When up to temp, just hit launch control, and floor the accelerator. And then hope you don't burst into flames...
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Safety rating gives Fiat 500L five-star appeal
Posted: December 13, 2012|
ITS style, space and versatility credentials have already been acclaimed, and now another important feature of the new Fiat 500L has been highlighted – its safety rating.
The new 500L, which goes on sale in the UK next spring, has just been awarded the prestigious Euro NCAP 5-star crash safety rating with an overall score of 83/100, including 94% for adult occupant protection, 78% for child occupant protection, 65% for pedestrian protection and 71% for driving assistance safety systems.
The rating is even more significant considering that since 2012, Euro NCAP has adopted even stricter access thresholds for the 5-star rating in relation to adult occupant, child occupant and pedestrian protection. This major accolade once again confirms Fiat's commitment to all aspects relating to the protection of all road users.
To guarantee the protection of passengers and the other road users, the new 500L is designed to satisfy all international standards, guaranteeing the highest safety levels available today.
Thousands of hours of virtual simulations facilitated the creation of Fiat's new 'Small Wide' architecture, which is making its debut on the 500L, and the entire car was created without using prototypes. The quality of this virtual design was materially put to the test on cars made at the plant by running 200 tests on components and sub-systems, over 100 shock test simulations and more than 100 crash tests taking all possible types of impact into consideration.
The end result is a car with a safety cell structure complete with twin pillars at the front, designed in line with current US regulations as far as crash tests and dimensional specifications of the materials used are concerned. Specifically, the three load line front structure guarantees structural uniformity and consequently uniformity of response in the event of frontal impact, regardless of the type of obstacle or vehicle the car crashes into. This is a breakthrough in partner protection, because the vehicle is less 'aggressive' in the event of a crash into the front or side of another vehicle, and in self protection, because the uniform deformation makes the retaining systems more effective, regardless of the type of crash. For complete protection of its occupants, the new Fiat 500L is supplied as standard with front and window airbags - driver knee bags are available upon request - along with three-point seat belts with double pretensioners and load limiters. Significant contributions to occupant and pedestrian protection are provided by the body, the bonnet, doors and the dashboard crossmember, in addition to the seats and steering column. In case of impact, the steering column is designed to collapse, protecting the driver, even in the case of frontal impacts more severe than the Euro NCAP standard.
In addition, as regards preventive safety, the Fiat 500L has front headlights with a Daytime Running Lights function as well as fog lights with a 'self-adaptive cornering' function.
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Our success rates are up to twice the UK national average*
We are delighted to report that we have continued to build on our successes in the 10 years since we opened. In 2013 we achieved pregnancies for couples locally, the Caribbean region and international couples from USA, UK, Canada and other European countries.
*UK averages from the HEFA Guide to infertility
We believe both our high clinical and laboratory standards as well as the relaxing atmosphere of this beautiful island contribute to our success rates – of which we are very proud.
Male factor is very prevalent in the Caribbean and this is reflected in that approx 80% of cycles require ICSI. For this reason we show combined IVF and ICSI success rates. However, at Barbados Fertility Centre we tailor treatment according to the needs of the patients.
Our flexible embryo culture system permits blastocyst culture. This is particularly beneficial for couples with 5 or more good quality embryos on day 3, when the extension of the culture to day 5 will significant improve embryo selection and ultimately success rates are 10-20% higher across depending on the age of the female. For women under 35 years old using their own eggs, a 77% clinical pregnancy rate was achieved in 2013 with Blastocyst culture.
Maternal age has a significant impact on success rates. This relates to egg and subsequent embryo quality. The statistics given are for all women treated at these ages. If we focus on those within an age bracket who are producing good quality embryos, success rates are higher. In addition in cases where good numbers of embryos are available this too has a positive impact on chance of pregnancy.
2013 Success Rates
IVF using own eggs
ICSI using own eggs + blastocyst transfer
<35 yr olds PR/ET = 77.3%
35-39 yr olds PR/ET = 53.3%
40-42 yr olds PR/ET = 50%
>42 olds PR/ET = 11.1%
CPR – Clinical Pregnancy rate
PR – Pregnancy Rate
ET – Embryo transfer
How do the success rates at Barbados Fertility Centre compare with International success rates?
To best answer this question we can compare success rates which are published by the Centre of Disease Control (CDC) in the USA and by the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) in the UK.
To allow the fairest and for best comparison we have presented rates according to the age of the female as this has a significant impact on likely success of treatment.
Understanding ART Success Rates
What are the chances of success for a couple having IVF treatment? This may seem like a simple question but trying to interpret success rates from IVF units can get confusing! Below are some simple tips:
- There are different ways to quote success rates from IVF. For simplicity most IVF units refer to clinical pregnancy rates (CPR) which includes a pregnancy only when there is a fetal heart beat present on ultrasound.
- Because the age of the woman affects the success rate immensely, for comparison purposes it is normal to try to compare women of similar ages.
- When comparing one IVF centre to another the best way to standardise is to compare women in the younger age ranges, as the impact of age may affect success rates dramatically. Hence the "under 38 year old" success rate is often used when trying to interpret different outcomes between one centre versus another.
Interpretation of above success rates
The success of your treatment depends on many factors and your specific treatment options. General IVF success rates can be misleading because they do not take into account the individual patient and their situation. Assisted reproduction techniques (ART) procedures and success rates have dramatically increased worldwide since IVF began, but there are still many hurdles to cross during a treatment cycle. For instance, your chance of success needs to take into consideration:
- Age of the female partner
- Quality of the sperm
- Quality and number of eggs retrieved
- Reason and duration of infertility
- Quality control in the laboratory
- Skill and competence of the IVF team.
Your IVF medical team at Barbados Fertility Centre can talk you through the hurdles of your specific treatment. We will be able to assess your individual case and give you a projected success rate that is applicable to you.
Going through an IVF cycle involves substantial commitment of time, energy, finance and emotional input. Therefore, we will provide all the information necessary to assist you in making an informed decision. This includes medical, psychological, financial and statistical data.
There are a number of reasons why a cycle may be cancelled or not completed in full, which is another hurdle your medical team will counsel you about in more detail.
Please contact us as we are looking forward to hearing from you and helping in any way we can.


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"The Marin Shakespeare Company cleverly transforms Dominican's Forest Meadows outdoor amphitheatre into languid and indulgent Hawaii, complete with giant Tiki gods, torches and Spike Jones' 1946 classic 'Hawaiian War Chant.'…
Director Robert Currier welcomes the audience with an amusing primer on several choice Hawaiian words which have been inserted into Shakespeare's archaic prose; many other modern twists are left to surprise the audience….
Marin Shakespeare Company does an outstanding job in blending the antiquated with au courant for this truly entertaining performance. Where else can you hear iPhone's Sirius in a fairy forest, or be lulled by the Bard's prose set to 'Aloha Oe,' by Queen Lili`uokalani? It's charming to have intern actor Sean Mirkovich's ukulele bridge this era gap. Audience members should be advised in advance that the Hawaiian theme dictated use of some skimpy swimsuits."
- Cari Pace, Marinscope
"Director Robert Currier transports the action of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to the magical shores of mystical Hawaii under the gaze of the Tiki Gods which were created by Sculptor Antonio Echeverria. Made out of wood and foam, these gods flank the Hawaiian set designed by Mark Robinson. The scent of hibiscus and twang of ukuleles permeate Shakespeare's story. The Hawaiian music is the creation of the Sound Designer and Composer, Billie Cox. This is all to get us in the mood before the play begins….
Bringing fresh takes to their roles are Jessica Salans as the pushy and feisty Hermia, Luisa Frasconi as the sexy and pouty Helena and the laugh out loud antics of Jarion Monroe as Bottom. Dressed in bright red, Cat Thompson makes a beautiful and graceful Titania and James Hiser as Puck, Oberon's right hand man, carries the show.
Director Robert Currier has employed excessive physical action to garner laughs, and the young lovers do great justice to Currier's use of physicality. Speaking of laugher, special mention should be made of Alexander Lenarsky's portrayal of Thisbe, the leading lady when the play of the workmen is actually presented at the end of the show.
This modern adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream might make the strict, Shakespeare purist squirm a little but these additions definitely help to add context to the language by keeping things interesting and adding a modern spin."
- Flora Lynn Isaacson, For All Events
"Extraordinary production...Spectacular! Vibrant, exciting, wonderful...very, very funny performance."
- Julie Motz, KWMR Radio
"…the entire cast delivers laugh-out-loud comedy….Currier paces the show for non-stop laughs. The merrymaking ensemble swirls and twirls through the madcap romances. This show charms with frolicsome fun! A Midsummer Night's Dream is a sweet comedy not to be missed!"
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Michigan had only grown only about 12% over the past 40 years.
Michigan was once popular, however: It's original great growth spurt came in the decades from 1900 through 1930, when it doubled in population to more than 4.8 million.
The war and post-war years also brought an influx of migrants who were looking for high-paying factory jobs.


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Welcome to the wonderful world of animals – life all around us, companions, friends and those that pass by largely unnoticed. Zooinitas invites you to take a closer look at animals that exist in the background of our worlds, bringing them to the forefront.
"All creatures great and small".
The exhibition runs
Aug. 1 - Sept. 11, 2015
"Join us on a walk along
historic Hwy 101 in Encinitas"
The Zooinitas exhibit will take the public on a walk along historic Hwy 101 in Encinitas, where you will discover hidden treasures, and "all creatures great and small ".
Aug. 15th, 1-4pm
ART, LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, PUPS ON PARADE, ART FOR YOUTH, REFRESHMENTS AND MORE! Bring your pups, dressed up and ready to stroll the streets of Encinitas at
E101 Gallery and First Street Gallery
818/820 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024.
Join the artists, as we support the animals on our planet that have become companions in our lives.
"All creatures great and small".
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Please donate today. Share a gift to help animals in need.
In these tough economic times, every dollar counts in feeding and caring for animals in need. Your contribution will help us feed and care for animals looking for loving homes, provide safe haven to animals who are victims of domestic violence, and provide humane education to enrich the lives of animals and people who love them.
To make a tax-deductible donation to support animals in need in our community.
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Rancho Coastal Humane Society or to make a a gift by phone, call 760-753-6413, or gift by mail, send your check to 389 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024.
RCHS is thrilled to be a beneficiary for the Zooinitas Exhibit and appreciates the support of local artists., President and CEO, Jim Silveira, Nick Winfrey, Community Liason, Amy Heflin, Program Director, and all the wonderful group at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
A very special THANK YOU to our 2015 Sponsors who are supporting local artists
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Appreciation is extended to all the participating artists ;
Bobbie Harrington, Gary Johnson, Joan Hansen, Adele Richert, Krista Timberlake, Stephan Gary Frank, Tish Wynne, Darlene Katz, Todd Murphy, Lovejoy, Cheryl Ehlers and Thomas Thomas for their dedication, talent, time and energy in promoting these worthwhile causes.


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Elton John's former lover killed himself 3
11:27 AM — Gay singer Elton John has revealed that a former lover committed suicide after struggling to accept his sexual orientation.
14th March 2010
Poll finds Conservative support among gay community rises particularly among the young 251
9:52 AM — A poll of PinkNews.co.uk readers has found that although Labour is still the top choice for gay voters, there has been a substantial shift towards the Conservative Party since the last election. Among first time gay voters, the Conservatives are overwhelmingly the most popular party.
12th March 2010
US teacher accused of threatening to 'out' straight pupil 20
10:13 PM — A New York teacher has been accused of threatening to 'out' a straight nine-year-old boy. Jared Alessandroni, 29, a teacher at the South Bronx Charter School, allegedly told the pupil he would tell the class he was gay.
Bloc Party's Kele on coming out to his parents 5
10:10 PM — The singer of indie band Bloc Party, Kele Okereke, has spoken about how his religious parents coped with him coming out. He has rarely referred to his sexual orientation in interviews.
Belfast gay club Mynt loses licence 12
6:13 PM — One of the premier gay clubs in Belfast has lost its licence. The city council's licensing committee decided not to renew Mynt's licence, citing police allegations of customer drug use, alcohol being served out of hours and assaults.
German football boss says gay players should find another job 19
5:12 PM — A former German football manager has said gay men should not play football because they will be ridiculed. Rudi Assauer's comments have outraged German gay groups, with the Gay and Lesbian Federation saying they were "beneath contempt".
Anti-abortion campaigner arrested over 'death threats' to Elton John 20
3:23 PM — An American anti-abortion campaigner has been arrested for allegedly making threats on Elton John's life. Neal Horsley, who is notorious for producing a website listing the names, addresses and photos of abortion doctors, was arrested on Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia.
US lesbian bishop receives votes for confirmation 14
2:55 PM — The assistant bishop-elect of Los Angeles, Mary Glasspool, has cleared an important hurdle in the confirmation process.
Figure skater Johnny Weir 'not family friendly enough for Stars on Ice' 34
1:23 PM — The American figure skating champion Johnny Weir has reportedly been rejected from the Stars on Ice Tour because he is not deemed "family friendly".
First gay marriages for Mexico City 12
11:45 AM — The first gay couples to marry in Latin America held their ceremonies yesterday in Mexico City. A lesbian couple were the first to tie the knot. Judith Vazquez and Lol Kin Castaneda wore matching white gowns for their ceremony at city hall, attended by Mexico City mayor Marcelo Ebrard.
11th March 2010
Australia is first to recognise 'non-specified' gender 48
6:29 PM — Australia may have made gender history this week, as the New South Wales government lays claim to being the first in the world to recognise an individual's sex as officially "not specified".
John Barrowman's hair 'completely white' 22
5:52 PM — Gay actor John Barrowman has revealed that his natural hair colour is "completely white". The Torchwood star, 42, said he had been dying his hair for years and that his civil partner Scott Gill, an architect, persuaded him not to go back to his roots.
Northern Ireland pair guilty of homophobic murder 18
5:33 PM — Two men have been found guilty of the homophobic murder of a gay Northern Ireland shop worker. Lithuanians Andrius Dunauskas, 23, and Raminas Balseris, 26, were found guilty today of the murder of openly gay Shaun Fitzpatrick, 32.
Campaigner calls for 2012 Olympics to honour Alan Turing 8
5:11 PM — The man who started the campaign for an official apology to Alan Turing is calling for the 2012 Olympics to recognise the gay mathematician's achievements.
Norton says he won't benefit from Ross' BBC exit 11
4:16 PM — Graham Norton has brushed aside suggestions he could become the BBC's leading chatshow host by taking over Jonathan Ross' slot.
Complaint over charity's gay-only job advert 40
3:38 PM — A Devon gay charity has defended its decision to bar straight people from applying for jobs. The Intercom Trust, which serves people across the south-west, said that it needed staff who had experience of being gay, lesbian or bisexual.
Photo of murdered teen Michael Causer used on gay dating site 10
1:12 PM — The mother of murdered gay teenager Michael Causer has spoken of her shock after discovering someone was using his photo on a dating website.
Chief exorcist says the Devil is working in the Vatican 51
12:45 PM — The Catholic Church's chief exorcist has said that the Devil is at work in the Vatican. Father Gabriele Amorth, 85, says that in the Vatican, there are "cardinals who do not believe in Jesus, and bishops who are linked to the Demon".
US school cancels prom over lesbian student's date 36
12:09 PM — A Mississippi school has cancelled its prom rather than allow a lesbian student to wear a tuxedo and arrive with her date.
10th March 2010
Gay activists shouted 'you're one of us' at Roy Ashburn in 2005 15
7:03 PM — California senator Roy Ashburn was heckled in 2005 at an anti-gay marriage rally by gay campaigners who knew he was in the closet. They shouted: "We know you're one of us, Roy!"


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Ranking the Top 10 Most Talked About Celebrity Weddings
Over a decade later, and long after many of the marriages have ended, there are some celebrity weddings that are just ingrained in our memory. They're the ones that truly set the trends, or were just so different that they still make their way into conversation. Here, your unofficial ranking of the most talked about celebrity weddings.
10. Britney Spears and Kevin Federline (2004)
There's no denying it. Britney and K-Fed's wedding was definitely cringe-worthy. It wasn't entirely their fault though — they had to move up the date to avoid the paparazzi. Despite that, they made some questionable choices, like her super-short and see-through reception dress. And let's not forget her the fact that she had her bridesmaids get ready in pink velour track suits.
9. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries (2011)
This wedding answered the age-old question: "Is there ever such a thing as TOO over-the-top?" Yes. Yes there is. And this is the perfect example.
8. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale (2002)
Oh Gwen. We give her extra points for being a true trendsetter (pretty sure she was the first person to wear an ombre wedding dress). The only problem were all of the themes. From the edgy pink gown to the classic red rose cake, there was just a lot going on.
7. Fergie and Josh Duhamel (2009)
There's a lot to love about Fergie and Josh Duhamel's wedding, like her amazing gown, the fact that she was totally ahead of the head chain trend and their CASTLE wedding cake. We could have done without the sexy photo sesh, but to each their own.
6. Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky (2010)
Here's the thing about Chelsea Clinton's wedding: It was absolutely lovely, classic and romantic. On the other hand, we weren't completely blown away either as far as celebrity weddings go. That's why it's stuck right in the middle of our list.
5. Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi (2008)
Simple, chic and intimate are the words that come to mind with Ellen and Portia's wedding. What we love are the truly personalized elements — like that they had their dogs with them at the wedding and that instead of standing during their ceremony, Ellen and Portia actually sat.
4. Lauren Bush and David Lauren (2011)
Homestead elegance never looked so chic. Of course we wouldn't expect anything less from the son of fashion mogul Ralph Lauren. They somehow managed to make a morning jacket and a high-neck lace wedding dress seem effortless and pull off a wedding style that looked relatively down-to-earth.
3. Sean Parker and Alexandra Lenas (2013)
What can we say? Sean and Alexandra picked a theme and stuck to it — so much so that every one of their guests was outfitted in a costume made by the costume designer from the Lord of the Rings. (Not to mention dinner featured roasted pig on a spit.) We're still in a bit of disbelief that this happened.
2. Prince William and Kate Middleton (2011)
We know we're going to get a lot of flak for this (bring it on!), but even though this has to be one of the most beloved wedding of all time, it doesn't fall on our list as number one (though it's a very, very close second). Here's why: It was over-the-top and stunning down to every last detail, but being royal and following a long line of tradition meant that there just wasn't much room for personalization. If we had to guess, the two would have preferred something a bit more laid-back.
1. Kate Moss and Jamie Hince (2011)
At the very top of our list is style icon Kate Moss's wedding to rockstar guitarist Jamie Hince. C'mon — you have to agree. Their wedding was English garden-themed, there were flower children with fresh flower crowns, they cut into a traditional white buttercream wedding cake, and she wore a vintage Gatsby-esque wedding dress. Case closed.
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The sight of a pastor is usually a relief to vulnerable people such as orphans and people with disabilities. There is little or no suspicion that the men-of-the-cloth may at any time prey on those who have invested their trust in them. Twenty five year old wheel-chair bound Chengetai Mutasa* met her fate in September 2012 when Pastor Musindo* raped her.
On the fateful day, Musindo asked Mutasa to escort him to a nearby business centre in the rural areas of Chihota, about 80km from the Harare. On the way, the pastor raped Mutasa.
She reported the matter to her family - who decided on an out of court and traditional settlement of the case. The pastor did not abide by the agreement. Mutasa's family then reported the matter to the police.
The pastor ran away and is still on the run. Investigations are yet to be concluded.
Mutasa's case is similar to what many women with disabilities in Southern Africa are facing. The plight of disabled women who are sexually abused has been exacerbated by lack of support structures and lack of information on how they can protect themselves and their sexual rights.
People with disabilities in many Southern Africa countries are denied justice due to a lack of resources in court such as augmentative and alternative communication for those who cannot comprehend spoken or written language. The theme for the 2012 International Day of the Disabled, which is commemorated on 3 December is, "removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all."
Superintendent Andrew Phiri from the Zimbabwe Republic Police said that there are no statistics on cases of sexual abuse of disabled women. Most cases are not reported.
"We receive a few cases of women with disabilities being sexually abused through our Victim Friendly Unit which caters for mostly vulnerable people among them the disabled. In cases where we are dealing with people with special needs, we provide services as per need for instance hiring interpreters for those with hearing and speech impairments," Phiri said.
He noted that victims might not be aware that they can report cases of abuse. In most cases, perpetrators are known. Care providers often seek to quickly benefit from such situations. Families therefore choose to settle the cases at family or village level to avoid police intervention. Families will only seek police help when the perpetrator has failed to "pay" for the abuse.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2011 report, over a billion people (15%) of the world's population has a form of a disability. It further highlights that rates of disability are increasing due to population ageing and increases in chronic health conditions among other causes.
People with disabilities are at high risk of abuse due to stigma, discrimination as well as lack of social support for those who care for them. People with communication impairment are at greater risk as they may not be able to disclose abusive experiences.
The Scoping study: Disability Issues in Zimbabwe 2007 report states that the sexuality of people with disabilities has been poorly understood and often not recognised or discussed by society and family members. Women with disabilities are therefore not commonly regarded as being at risk of or vulnerable to HIV.
However, the study further noted that extreme poverty and social sanctions against marrying a disabled person mean they are more likely to become involved in unstable relationships than able-bodied people.
The Zimbabwe Agenda for Accelerated Country Action for women, girls, gender equality and HIV (ZAACA), 2011-2015 report reported increased vulnerability of disabled women to sexual abuse.
In April 2012 in South Africa, four out of seven teenagers were arrested for the rape of a 17 year old mentally challenged girl and released on R500 bail each. The intellectually disabled Dobsonville girls' ordeal came to light after a video of the crime went viral.
Article nine of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Gender Protocol proposes that States parties should adopt legislation and related measures to protect persons with disabilities, taking into account their particular vulnerabilities.
Article 20 also stipulates that State parties must establish special counselling services, legal and police units to provide dedicated and sensitive services to survivors.
Zimbabwe Women with Disabilities in Development (ZWIDE) Director Anne Malinga said they are working towards zero tolerance on sexual abuse and advised women with disabilities to know their rights and report the incidences to the police.
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Sally Nyakanyanga is a freelance journalist based in Zimbabwe. This article is part of the GL Opinion and Commentary Service series for the Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.


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I just asked my wife to interpret it (she didn't know what I was doing) and guess what she saw from that graph? A slowly dropping rate.
Sorry, but it looks to me that you want to see the economy do poorly. Why is that?
I just asked my wife to interpret it (she didn't know what I was doing) and guess what she saw from that graph? A slowly dropping rate.
Sorry, but it looks to me that you want to see the economy do poorly. Why is that?
UNI Panthers...Because it's just right.
What I'm also curious about is this: why did the rate go up so sharply and drastically from 08-09? That is why I said, as a percentage, Obama has only slightly risen the unemployment rate over what Bush rose it.
But, back to my question: why did it rise so quickly during that year?
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It's very hard to understand what you are trying to say. Look at the chart and notice how many months it rose or stayed the same. You will find that 21 of the 39 months it rose or stayed the same. How is that a trend of dropping? EDIT- We may be getting hung up on the word "consistent". With more months showing a rise or the same rate, nothing is even close to consistent. That is why you can't count on it to continue.
As to why did it go up drastically from 08-09, I'm not sure. But I'm going to wager a guess that it was Bush's fault and Obama was merely a victim even though it rose under his watch and hasn't dropped to the rates under Bush.
Now that I've answered your question, answer mine. Why do you make Bush the benchmark for success if he was the worst president in history? Why not compare him to a good president? I'm guessing it's because he doesn't stack up, but I am anxiously awaiting your answer.
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I misreported the bridge in question. It was the Ohio Rt 82 bridge rather than the US Interstate Rt. 80 (Ohio Turnpike) bridge. I've rarely been on THAT bridge, which runs parallel to and a bit north of the turnpike.
I regret the error (which is language our newspaper The Plain Dealer uses to make corrections).
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Unemployment rates aside, when discussing middle class money issues, hasn't it been the case that wages have not even been close to keeping up with inflation over the past 15 years. Whereas an economist can say that prices are ONLY UP on food and fuel (as I have heard them say on NPR) and not on durable goods, the non-durables are what the middle class feels.
Families that have watched their budgets gradually squeezed over time, will not take comfort in dropping unemployment, and will view politicians arguing over those claims to the exclusion of their issues, as out of touch. BEFORE UNEMPLOYMENT SKYROCKETING THE MIDDLE CLASS WAS ALREADY BEING SQUEEZED.
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Another change that is never discussed, or is discussed in the most cursory fashion, is the distributiion of wealth. This is a puzzler.
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Finally on the issue of Tea Party vs. the "occupiers", there really is no comparison. The teapartiers have their core issue of role of government, taxes, and spending. They have political voices that speak for them, and can be readily agreed with or disagreed with. The occupiers, on the other hand, had an issue (financial markets--specifically wall street) but have wandered off-message in a confusing myriad of directions. They have no one that speaks, politically, FOR THEM, though they have sympathizers that might speak OF THEM.
I bemoan that the discussion of the political clout of the financial industry, and the abuses and very morality of WALL STREET, is left in the hands on a bunch of disorganized fruitcakes, incompetent of articulating a clear message that begs to be heard.
We need a comprehensive and focused look at the financial markets and Wall Street and it's impact on our nation. It won't happen since Congress is beholden to them, and policy-makers in the executive branch are usually imported from the financial industry where they are invariably important players in maintaining the status quo.
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A point about the Clinton presidency. He relished debate on varying sides of an issue and had good people working for him. He displayed good judgment. He would make changes. For instance when Mack McClarty was dropping the ball, he reached down into his budget department and elevated this obscure former congressman, Leon Panetta, to be his all-important chief-of-staff. Meanwhile Hillary and Panetta conspired to remove political experts (Begala and Carville) from direct access to Clinton and built a bit of a barrier between political decisions and POLICY decisions. Great move (though the two can never be totally divorced). I voted for the admirable John Kerry, and would have voted for Hillary, which left only Ralph Nader to pencil in as the only candidate who came close to speaking for me.
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