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I love when new things come in to my home to mix with old, that transformation that takes place from an object to a personal belonging. I'm never comfortable with new things until that process is complete, until I no longer see the object but an extension of myself, my home.
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Exactly - that's why I have never like conspicuously branded things, even the Chanel logo is too much for me! (not that I'm tempted much). I always remember the scene in Back to the Future where his past family thinks his name is Calvin Klein because it's woven into the elastic of his underpants.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm the same - there are very few conspicuous brands that I like. I have a softspot for Hermes scarves (though I don't own any) but that's about it.Delete
Ha! That's funny. I haven't seem Back to the Future in ages. That first movie really was fun though.
Love the delicate rose theme here. That dusty rose.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks - I'm really drawn to that shade in all season. It and chalky blues are my favourite (love those cushions for combining both!)Delete
Beautiful choices. I need the perfect 2-cup teapot and you've inspired me to do a serious search. I have a weakness for nice soaps--that's my regular smallish indulgence.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh Jen! A teapot is on my list too.Delete
So far, the shortlist includes Heath (they have a wee one that's pretty special too), Emma Bridgewater and Irish potter Nicholas Mosse. Can't decide!!
Oh, you've answered my dilemma! This is how dense I am: I drink my tea from Nicholas Mosse cups--my husband used to get me some of his pottery every year for Christmas, so I have tea cups, dessert plates and a large plate I put tea breads on. I was going to look for a pot to go with them. I am so dense, it didn't even occur to me that he would have pots! Thank you.Delete
Haha! awesome! Do you know which pattern you'll get? I have a hard time deciding... I love the assorted landscape pattern and have some mugs from this series...Delete
I just looked at the Heath teapot--so sweet, I love it! The Emma B's are wonderful too--I love the polka dots, but they would clash with my Mosse teacups (which have animals on them).Delete
I love these colors and would feel very pretty in the blouse.ReplyDelete
So pretty I'd be tempted to burst into song.
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It's so pretty. It's the kind of thing I'd buy because I love it so much but then would struggle to wear because I'm really not that romantic woman I wish to be!Delete
Hello Jane, this post really "touched" all my senses, particularly the Rooibos Tea soap. I can just picture sitting at the kitchen table in Johannesburg with my mum and a fragrant cup of Rooibos tea. Thank you as always for your beautiful posts.ReplyDeleteReplies
Ah, thanks Susan. That's lovely. I haven't tried these soaps, but I'm always drawn back to this Etsy store. Their sets appeal to me too.Delete
Mmm, these are gorgeous and so warming. I'm sitting here with fingers that are colder than a witches' tit and just looking at these pictures is helping a little.ReplyDeleteReplies
Haha!! Glad I warmed you up!Delete
yes, soap and tea are two indulgences that I can allow myself. Just impulse shopped the pomegranate soap at Santa Maria Novella the other day, it fragrances my whole bathroom.ReplyDeleteReplies
Lovely! I adore Santa Maria Novella too! I have a set of their miniature soaps and I love the packaging as well.Delete
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A beautiful mosaic in soft and pleasing colours. Soap and candles forever tempt me.
Good luck with your saving plan. Many years past, my sister who lived here, wanted to save to return to Ireland. We opened a "joint bank account" separate from our everyday bank accounts and it was a wonderful incentive. Even on weeks where we felt we could not save, we managed to deposit at least $20. It became a habit.
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Hi Helen - Saving is so hard! Did you sister move to Ireland? I'm thinking about moving back!!Delete
Oh! Love this. Especially the earth-toned teapot.ReplyDelete
Jane, what a well-expressed and lovely sentiment, this transformation from mere object to a personal belonging-- one that perhaps even has a life of its own. Thank you so much for putting it so well.ReplyDelete
I've just moved to a new apartment, and have been having those sorts of feelings (although I haven't been able to articulate them as well as you have): it's so nice to see my good old butter-dish-shaped-like-a-lion on the kitchen counter every morning, but I'm not sure I've really connected yet with the new shower curtain.
This is a beautiful collection-- thank you so much again.Replies
Thanks so much Caroline! It is a difficult thing to express and something I struggle with when I blog products... it's usually because I see that potential "belonging" in something (whether I buy it or not) and not a more shallow material drive, though I'm not sometimes sure that comes across.Delete
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Overseas funds purchased $205 million more Thai equities than they sold last week and $815 million more government debt, according to data from the stock exchange and the Thai Bond Market Association. Minutes from the Bank of Japan showed policy makers aren't ruling out any options to boost the economy, Thailand's second-largest export market. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index of stocks advanced after a successful Italian government debt sale damped concern European nations won't be able to fund their budget deficits.
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The baht gained 0.1 percent from Aug. 10 to 31.44 per dollar as of 3:03 p.m. in Bangkok, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The increase was the biggest since Aug. 6. Onshore financial markets were closed yesterday for a public holiday. Its three-month implied volatility, a measure of exchange-rate swings used to price options, dropped two basis points, or 0.02 percentage point, to 6.22 percent.
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Spot Life session with the Yeto brosSpot Life's Paul Zitzer gets some epic face time with Yeto team riders in the parks and streets of sunny California, before a he hits up the Street League contest in LA. Thanks for shredding with us Zitzer!
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Dekline Demo with ThrasherGnar SkateshopThe Dekline team rolled up to LA an had a demo and signing with ThrasherGnar Skateshop over the weekend.
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Corey Glick :: Foundation Super SoundsCelebrating the addition of Corey Glick to the Foundation team, we asked Glick to create his first Top 5 Foundation Super Sounds Playlist.
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Tom DeLonge's new muisc vid featuring Yeto team riders!
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Check out Billy Marks, Matt Bennett, Nick Merlino, Ryan Spencer, and Cole Wilson skate a backyard pool, shotgun beers and party with models!
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Welcome to the Team Glick!We're proud to announce Corey Glick as the newest team rider to the Foundation Super Co! Stay tuned for a "Welcome to the team" video edit premiering May 7th exclusively on Thrasher Magazine!
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Tum Yeto Pocket "Dust" Cam #33
The Dust Crew heads north to Duffeland,CA for a weekend of filming. Don Luong takes over the Pocket Cam this time around with Aidan Campbell, Corey Glick, Cole Wilson, Joey Ragali and Cairo Foster.
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Fenollar F, Nicoli F, et al. Progressive dementia associated with ataxia or obesity in patients with Tropheryma whipplei encephalitis. BMC Infect Dis. 2011;11:171.
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While European policy makers are eager to convince Iran that they don't want regime change, it now appears the new U.S. administration (still in the process of reviewing its Iran policy) is making the threat of military action less credible. When Defense Secretary Robert Gates was asked about the Islamic Republic two days ago, he said that the Iraq precedent has raised the bar, and no president is likely to launch a preemptive strike in the future before asking "a lot of very hard questions."
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- Iran's program is conducted in many facilities that can be observed through satellite imagery, while in the case of Iraq there was not similarly clear evidence of clandestine installations.
- Iran's program relies heavily on supplies from the A. Q. Khan nuclear-proliferation network that was dismantled in 2003. Khan's network has supplied the IAEA with a wealth of detail on its nuclear transfers to Iran, which have provided a clear picture of what Iran is pursuing through the technology it acquired.
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So if you are obsessed with n/p, you've probably heard about how Ross is supposed to have 3 different sets of Color Clubs. I went to 3 Rosses until I finally found one... but it wasn't the one I wanted. I wanted either the Musique or Neon sets. But I only found glitter. I sighed and bought it anyways.
I was so disappointed. Most of them are colored glitter in a clear base, and would probably take 10 coats to be opaque. But I really like the second from the left.. it's more opaque than the rest and it's HOLOGRAPHIC. The set cost $8.
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oh wow this is gorgeous :)ReplyDelete
WOW. Beautiful. I think you look amazing, I really love this look.ReplyDelete
Thanks Tanya and Christina!! :)ReplyDelete
your eyes are stunnin!! So pretty! XOReplyDelete
simpley amazing!!ReplyDelete
Great look! I love that little bit of bright blue in the crease - very cute!ReplyDelete
Omg..this look is amazing!ReplyDelete
I wish I am as good at makeup as you!
Maybe in another few years since I just 'discovered' eyeshadows last year. Haha
this is extraordinary! seriously, i can't even imagine being able to do something as stunning as this! xReplyDelete
Really nice, you got skills! xReplyDelete
you look gorgeous! I love this wintery lookReplyDelete
Thanks so much everyone :)ReplyDelete
this is super gorgeous! love your lashes!!ReplyDelete
You are perfection. Loveee this look and will definitely have to try it out! So beautifulReplyDelete
love the blues on you! very pretty look!ReplyDelete
omg gorgeous! if u do a tut on this, i would be so grateful! <3ReplyDelete
Thank you everyone! I will do a tut :)ReplyDelete
Great look! BTW, you might want to check out head2toebeauty.com for the color club polishes. I didn't see that you could buy the sets, but you can purchase individual colors.ReplyDelete


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The Newport Folk Festival has been around for more than half a century now — this is its 55th year, to be exact — and the event now routinely sells out months before its lineup is even announced. And why shouldn't it?
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From its legendary beachfront locale to its celebrations of folk music's past, the Newport Folk Festival draws on more than half a century of celebrated traditions. But it's also an event in which folk's boundaries are tested: This is, after all, where Bob Dylan famously plugged in an electric guitar 49 years ago, in the process enraging the purists in the crowd.
Ryan Adams used to be the picture of ramshackle prolificacy — a man with Prince's desire to flood the market with product, not to mention an equally slippery grip on the quality-control lever. But Adams has calmed down dramatically in recent years, for reasons ranging from a stabler personal life to his battles with Ménière's disease, which attacks the inner ear and affects hearing and balance. In September, the former Whiskeytown singer returns with his self-titled 14th studio album, which comes out nearly three years after his lightly brooding Ashes & Fire.
When Kevin Bacon isn't busy starring in legendary movies like Mystic River or Apollo 13, he's playing in his folk
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NVbowhunter, I also found tons of lion sign up there. I'm taking my hounds out after a good snow and see what we can catch.
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NVbowhunter, I also found tons of lion sign up there. I'm taking my hounds out after a good snow and see what we can catch.
Found this guy up in the same unit, not as big but still cool. Definitely a lot of lions up there. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/07/gy7evaga.jpg
If I had lion dogs,thats where I,d take um. Lots of lion sign out there! And I had a pretty good weekend out there, I hit Cow,Ledbetter and stuart creek canyons for deer. I ended up seeing a 2x4 and a real nice 165-170 class deer that I blew a stalk on at 70 yds because I sneezed! will be going back in two weeks for the muzzy season. Good luck to everyone else out there,If you get something,post pics on here!
Nice find! I dont think I would pass on him. My freinds dad found a 185 inch lion kill last year over in big crek(west side of kingston)
Ya I had a Freeking blast in the unit, saw a ton of deer and even though i walked my balls off, got rained on hard, and missed a chip shot at a nice 3x3 i am still happy and will be back for sure. Amazing country and you can't beat the chase.
I definitely agree with you,This unit is a blast to hunt,beautiful country,glad I still have muzzy and rifle to hunt it!!
Ahh the good ol days with a junior tag, good luck to you! I wish I had taken up archery and muzz back in my junior tag days. With the way it went this year it's almost a guaranteed archery tag so that makes me excited for next year. Hope this unit stays under the radar, it's not much of a road hunter unit so that hopefully will keep people away.
I third the fun factor, had more fun then a can remember. That is a nice find NV bnb. I've found a lot of lion kills but not that big. I did notice the crab claw trait in a lot of the bucks up there. Saw some great 4x typical that with a couple more years will be fantastic bucks. I found a couple of sheds and some primo arrow heads from years gone bye. Gotta say, putting the boots and glass to work is way better than sitting on my keaster dreaming about it! Got to let some arrows fly and had a lot of stalks, some good some bad! Opening day was my $ maker and had a young kid come in and kinda blow it all for me, was 30yds from a good 4x buck and he came waltzing in with a cow decoy and blew my waiting game to hell. That's public land hunting tho and don't regret a thing. Good luck with the rifle and muzzy tags, if I had a boom stick my tag was done and filled a dozen times over. But I'm sticking with stick and string for the huntfactor, intense to say the least.
Well,jason sounds like you had an awesome hunt as well! I wish you luck that you fill your tag on a nice buck! And yup,I did fine a few arrowheads as well. And a Verry old shed that was just a base.
Yup,NVb&b I love these junior tag,too bad I only have one junior tag left.


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COLUMBIA CITY — It was altogether fitting that on Thursday's senior night that the Columbia City Eagle Baseball team got standout performances from its senior leaders in the Northeast Hoosier Conference game with the visiting New Haven Bulldogs.
The Eagles used a dominating pitching performance from senior Jordan Bickle and multiple extra-base hits from seniors Derek Hinen, Andrew Biggs and Austin McCormick to hang a 14-1 loss on the Bulldogs.
Bickle turned in an outstanding game on the mound for the Eagles.
The senior hurler allowed the Bulldogs only three hits on the evening while striking out 11 of the 20 Bulldogs he faced. Bickle allowed six base runners for the game, while giving up three walks.
"Jordan came out and went right at them," said Eagle Head Coach Zac Bireley.
"Our game plan was for Jordan to go right at them, make them hit the ball and let our defense play and he was able to get strikeouts out of them."
In the first inning, two walks sandwiched around Bickle's first strikeout gave the Bulldogs their only real threat of the game until the fifth and final inning with runners on first and second.
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The amp is the limiting factor. The speakers determine the maximum load they can take based on the amp's output. The CD player should work at line level, so no, that will have no effect on the volume output. A good CD player can make a difference to subjective sound quality, but in this day and age CD Players are largely all good quality.
You may also need to check the impedence of the amp and speakers. 8 Ohm (denoted by the 'Omega' sign) is standard and most amps will drive 4-16 Ohm speakers. Older units tend to drive a smaller range, typically 4 or 8. I have an old pair of speakers that run at 4 Ohms, but most run at 8. Without going into too much detail, the wattage denotes the power of the 'drive' how much 'push' the amp gives and the impedence denotes the 'amount' being pushed (actually this is technically incorrect, the impedence is related to the current and is not the current itself). The best analogy is actually of a water pipe. The Wattage is the power which the water is pushed by and the impedence is the bore of the pipe, which is directly related to the amount of water that can be pushed through it.


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I'm having problems with the Step 3 I'm using Dop-IOS v9
Step 3 - Restoring The Bug Into IOS36
a) Load and Homebrew Channel and run DOP-IOS MOD, on the IOS Selection Screen, press down on the d-pad then A on the wiimote.
*** Do you mean use the option: Install an IOS that accepts fakesigning?
Great tutorial worked great.
i have this problem once i try to load load up WAD Manager it loads but once i try to load ios249 and navigate to wad folder the controller flashes all lights and i cant choose anything at all the buttons dont respond at this point and i cant navigate at all
i mean im in this section of the guide..it wont let me choose or navigate
b) Load up homebrew channel once more, then load up WAD Manager. Load IOS249, navigate to the wad folder, highlight IOS60patched.wad and press A. Make sure action is set to install and Install the wad. After a successful install, Press Home to go back to homebrew channel. Do the same for IOS70patched.wad. Make Sure the action is Set to INSTALL!
any idea how to fix this problem?
My first post - I was getting nagged that I've never posted before. Thought it was only my wife that nagged.
I've only ever softmodded an old xbox to run xmbc, and that went quite well a few years ago. Out of boredom, I'd like to soft mod my Wii 4.2E.
Most of the replies to this thread are issues. Is that because most people are successful, and don't bother saying so. It's sort of off putting to see so many issues. What's the success rate of this mod? Will I lose any more hair?
Pity there's no percentage score applied to the thread to indicate how successful they are.
I softmodded two Wii's last week using this tutorial and both now work perfectly fine.
I'm about to softmod another Wii for a friend but his is still 3.1 so i'll have to use the other guide on this website (although i have considered upgrading it to 4.2 because i'm already familiar with this tutorial)
oi! You guys have great guides here I can't seem to get this wii i got to want to run the bootmii as ios or the install as boot2 I can't figure it out though i've been at it for 3-4 hours. I think I may as well wait till a newer version comes out i'm not sure how old this wii is honestly lol. It is running 2.4u. Great guide though they've worked for the other 2 i've worked on I have heard that the SD card is the problem sometimes though maybe changing it would help.
I'm sorry if this question has already been asked but i can't navigate using the power/reset/eject buttons on the front of my console and select the icon with the gears on it and I don't have a gamecube controller. What can I do?
thanks for your patience and help
Hopefully its something you can go back to do, I'm just going to continue on...........
Nevermind I figured it out. Sorry.
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I couldn't help escape a feeling of uneasiness during the course of this year's Warren Fourth of July parade. While I very much look forward to Clive and his cannon to start the event off with a big bang, I was also saddened by some displays of extreme pessimism and negativity. The man and his mirror was one such exhibit. We have many serious issues to deal with locally, statewide, nationally and internationally, but I feel what was lacking this year in this most popular of events was a clear message of what is right.
It seems that considerable efforts were made towards negative messages and far less on what's working as a nation and a people. It seems that images of Tom Dooleyisms need to be balanced more by examples of the awesome and tremendous good deeds and actions that millions of our citizens make every single day to better the lives of others. Yes, indeed, we have some serious flaws in our society and government, but on this most special of American dates in our history let's express to ourselves more. For both the young and the young at heart, what makes both Vermont and our nation exceptional would be more messages of what we do so well. That I, for one, hope to see more of next year.
Thank you.
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|The Adulteration of Essential Oils
and the Consequences to Aromatherapy & Natural Perfumery Practice.
Copyright ©Tony Burfield 2003-2005. [Slightly updated from a Presentation to the IFA Annual AGM London Oct 11th 2003].
Part 1. Oil Adulteration.
Essential oils – a definition.
Essential oils should be produced by purely physical means, and be 100% pure and wholly derived from the named botanical source – but how are these standards to be guaranteed? No quality standards for the authentication of essential oils exist in aromatherapy, in spite of the revelations of gross adulteration of aromatherapy oils for retail sale (Health Which 2000). Professional aromatherapy organisations have failed to issue standards, in spite of individual schemes being put forward (Jones 1998) but, in contrast, other essential oil-using industries are served by the following standards:
The Pharmaceutical Trade: British Pharmacopoeia (BP) 2004 is published on recommendation of the Medicines Commission UK. Oils specifications are also published in the European Pharmacopoeia 4th edn 2002 (Eur. Pharm 4th edn); United States Pharmacopoeia (USP); also the pharmacopoeia's of individual nations such as China, India etc. Earlier editions of The British Pharmaceutical Codex (BPC), such as BPC 1949, contain many essential oil standards still in use today.
*An example is ISO 3515 for Oil of Lavender (2001) which includes minimum and maximum percentages of thirteen natural components, and their occurrence in French (spontaneous and clonal), Bulgarian, Russian, Australian and 'other origin', lavender oils. Limits for lavandulyl acetate, for example, are set at 2.0-5.0% in Bulgarian lavender oil by the standard.
Holistic aromatherapists demand that "pure" and "complete" oils are used, rather than oils only distilled for economically short periods e.g. tea tree oil. It is now suggested that in some cases longer distillations may be disadvantageous e.g. for tea tree oil distillation again, increases, the proportion of sesquiterpenes rises and these are considered by some researchers as responsible for adverse skin reactions when applied topically. Secondly unnecessary energy 'wastage' associated with excessively long distillation times may not be seen currently as a particularly "deep green" strategy!
Many essential oils used in aromatherapy are particular to that industry, and not necessarily extensively used elsewhere e.g. Ravensara aromatica, Rosemary oil verbenone chemotype, Helichrysum italicum ssp. serotinum etc.
As well as "pure and natural", the words "wild-crafted", "organic" and "clinical grade" are frequently over-hyped descriptor terms used by both aromatherapy and by "naturals" traders, which need more careful definition prior to professional endorsement.
Natural perfumery
Types of adulteration.
1. Addition of single raw materials. This simple form of adulteration can be conveniently divided into two groups:
"Invisibles" – i.e. those materials undetectable by a gas chromatograph (GC) analysis operating under routine conditions to analyse essential
"Invisibles": an example of this type is the deliberate addition of vegetable or mineral oil to essential oils (Nour-el-Din et al. 1977) – rapeseed oil in the EU is a particularly cheap vegetable oil which has been used for this purpose. Theoretically the "total area" of the detectable components of the oil's gas chromatogram should be reduced by this latter type of adulteration, creating suspicion for the analyst and the need for further investigation. These adulterant materials may be revealed by aqueous alcohol solubility tests, and their presence further verified by using a different GC column & operating conditions (to detect mineral oil), or by derivatisation (for example the use of a methylating agent for vegetable oils – whereby the volatile methyl esters of the fatty acid components of glyceryl esters are revealed by subsequent GC analysis).
"Visible" diluents in this context include a number of solvents and perfumery materials. For example the following have been found in commercial essential oils: in a few instances resulting in a warning or prosecution by regulatory authorities:
Abitol (a primary hydroabietyl alcohol) – often used for extending resinoids.
Use of materials like isotridecyl acetate (ITDA, Fixateur 404Ô), Herculyn D and Abitol, can be moderately difficult to spot, because the materials may show a myriad of late-eluting small peaks on a GC trace representing their different constituent isomers, which could be overlooked by an inexperienced analyst especially at low levels.
In all the above instances of "visible" and "non-visible" adulterants, the added material is merely a diluent, and makes no odour contribution of its own. Addition of 10-14% of such a material may pass un-noticed if the material is evaluated against a retained standard solely on an odour basis – even by an expert nose – but it will in all probability be revealed by subsequent physio-chemical testing e.g. added vegetable oil in patchouli oil can often be revealed by a solubility test in 90% alcohol at 20°C.
2. The addition of cheaper essential oils and adjuncts.
Bergamot oil (Citrus bergamia): addition of lemon oil, rectified ho oil (Cinnamomum
And also addition of these synthetics to "convert" one oil to another:
Basil oil exotic: add linalol to convert to Basil oil Sweet (Arctander 1960).
3. The addition of cheap (nature identical) synthetics to oils that naturally contain these materials. Little detailed guidance has been previously published in this area. The older work of Arctander (1960) mentions a number of adulteration practices, but the sophistication of customer quality control procedures probably means that of the noted practices are now too obvious for today's market. Looking at other published material on adulteration, Singhal et al. (2001) remarks on the adulteration of spice oils by simple additions of single raw materials e.g. the addition of synthetic citral to Litsea cubeba oil. My own guide to questionable practices include the following:
Anise oil (Pimpinella spp.): addition of technical grade anethol.
Boelens (1997) described four types of odourants in essential oils: character compounds, essential compounds, balance compounds and artifacts. Adulterants such as monoterpene hydrocarbons, being balance compounds in Boelens scheme above, do little for the characteristic odour of the cut oils, since the added materials have little odour value in themselves. In practice, the addition of certain adulterants "flattens" the odour profile of the authentic oil, or otherwise dilutes or represses some true character, sparkle and richness. To compensate for this, a practiced oil counterfeiter will add small amounts of character compounds. Taking the example of Cypress oil Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta, the oil is often adulterated by the addition of the monoterpene hydrocarbons a-pinene and d-3-carene, which creates a crude terpinic aspect. The addition of a small amount of deca-2-(E),4-(Z)-dienyl isovalerate to the somewhat insipid cutting agent, will give a better impression of the oil's normal character, a lead which follows on from the work of Garnero et al. (1978) who identified the compound above in cypress shoots, and found it strongly reminiscent of the typical odour of cypress oil.
Commercial oils, adulterated by such synthetics, can often fool the less sophisticated nose, or satisfy those oil customers buying to a price, where authenticity is sometimes not a primary consideration. Depending on exact market conditions, some oils have a selling price which is so cheap that it is generally unrewarding for a trader to reconstitute, or even add, nature identicals to the product, except for some solvent-like diluents. This category includes the following oils:
Sweet orange oil (Citrus sinensis)
Other oils are difficult to reconstitute with anything other than diluents because the major components are not commercially available; this class of oils includes patchouli oil, vetiver oil and to some extent ginger oil.
4. The addition of isolates or natural components to essential oils e.g. the addition of pure natural eucalyptol ex E. globulus oil (Eucalyptus globulus) to rosemary oil (Rosemarimus officinalis) or rectified ho oil (very high in
5. The addition of bases or reconstituted essential oils to genuine oils & absolutes. It is particularly economically attractive to extend high value floral absolutes such as rose (Rosa spp.), jasmin (Jasminum grandiflora other spp.) and osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans var. auranticus), and the more valuable oils such as neroli oil and rose otto, and this practice occurs extensively within the trade.
6. The addition of individual unnatural components to oils and aromatic raw materials.
Adulteration: the purposeful addition of cheaper alternative oils, oil fractions, by-products, isolates, natural or non-natural synthetics etc., to reduce the cost price of the oil.
Extending: a term for adulteration almost implying a degree of legitimacy.
Isolate: a specific fraction of an essential oil. May be composed of a single chemical e.g. eugenol from Clove oil.
Organic oil: a more expensive essential oil, which has been derived from vegetable matter which has been grown in a pesticide free environment, but which still liable to have a pesticide content reflecting background contamination/incorporation.
Reconstituted oil: An oil made from nature identical synthetics, to look like analytically as far as possible -, and to give an accurate odour impression of -, the named essential oil.
Arctander S. (1960) Perfume and Flavour Materials of Natural Origin publ. Elizabeth NJ.
Jones, L. (1998) "Establishing standards for essential oils and analytical standards" Proceedings of NAHA The World of Aromatherapy II International Conference and Trade Show St. Louis, Missouri, Sept 25-28, 1998, p146-163.
Nour-el-Din H., Osman A. E., Higazy S. et al. 1977. Egyptian Journal of Food Science 5(1/2): 67-77.
Singhal RS, Kulkarni PR, Rege DV 2001. "Quality indices for spice essential oils". In Handbook of Herbs and Spices. ed. KV Peter, CRC Press, Woodhead Publishing 2001.


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Visa takes a swipe at eliminating old-fashioned credit card technology
August 18, 2011
Visa is trying to get U.S. merchants to invest in new credit card terminals that will allow consumers to pay for items with more secure, chip-embedded credit cards rather than the magnetic-stripe cards currently in use.
The computer-chip-embedded cards are dominant in Europe and other parts of the world but not used much in the U.S. Americans traveling overseas often can't use their magnetic-stripe credit cards if they're purchasing something at an unmanned vending terminal, such as those used in mass transit stations.
Resistance from businesses
Merchants in the U.S. don't really like spending the money on chip-reading checkout registers because the banks don't distribute chip-embedded cards. The banks don't want to invest in chip-embedded cards because they think they'll become obsolete when consumers start paying for transactions with their cell phones using what's called near field communication (NFC).
For Visa, it's like herding cats. The giant network that processes electronic payments may just have to get tough.
Actually, according to The Wall Street Journal, it already has. Visa is requiring financial institutions that process credit card transactions to adopt chip-based and mobile phone transactions within two years. And retailers will have to start assuming liability for credit card fraud by 2015--part of Visa's effort to make the safer chip technology more palatable.
So as not to appear too harsh, Visa will also waive a security validation requirement for merchants who generate 75 percent of their Visa transactions through a chip-enabled terminal.
Benefits for consumers
What all this means for consumers is that they may soon be able to sail through a checkout line by tapping or waving a card or a smartphone and punching in a personal identification number to make their purchases. This authentication process reduces the risk that you'll have your best credit cards' data stolen.
What's more, the new terminals Visa wants merchants to purchase can handle all three types of transactions--magnetic stripes, chip-embedded cards and NFC.
Fighting credit card fraud
Visa's push for chip-embedded cards and NFC comes at a time when thieves are able to create counterfeit cards by duplicating the account information stored on magnetic stripes. Chip cards, in addition to the PIN validation process, also create a unique transaction number that foils efforts to duplicate account information, the Journal said.
A report by the Aite Group found that new technology would cut the $8.6 billion card fraud losses that banks and retailers face each year by 30 percent.
That's a lot of money, but is it enough to pay for the installation of all those new terminals? According to the Mercator Advisory Group, card issuers will need to invest $2.8 billion and merchants will need to spend $2.6 billion to install the necessary equipment.
Some people are already paying for stuff with smartphones. In May Google unveiled Google Wallet, which allows users to pay at such retailers as Macy's, Subway, Toys R Us and Walgreens using mobile technology backed by MasterCard, Citi, Verifone and Sprint. And some banks have teamed up to let individuals make phone-to-phone cash transfers. Starbucks has payment apps for Android devices as well as Blackberrys and iPhones.


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The always fashionable Nicole Richie channeled her inner Lady GaGa in the new issue of Blackbook Magazine.
Rocking out in designer duds, the reality show star turned fashion designer talks about her rise to fame, not reading tabloids, and never being engaged? Wasn't she engaged to DJ AM?!
Here are some highlights from the interview:
On her rise to fame with the show The Simple Life: "Listen, I watch television. I know that things have to be entertaining or else people aren't going to watch it. The producers were very clear about the characters they wanted us to be. We were fine with it... Entertaining is something that I wanted to do since I was 3 years old."
On not keeping up with celebrity tabloid magazines: "We don't allow tabloids in our house, so we really don't know about anything unless it is serious."
On whether she's still friends with Paris Hilton: "Yes. We're friends. We've known each other since we were little."
On being married or engaged to Joel Madden: "I've never been engaged."
On her fashion line House of Harlow 1960: "I've always loved fashion," she says. "And like any girl, especially in her 20s, you change. I experiment with fashion. I have been picking up pieces of jewelry since I was younger, so I have a whole collection to work off."


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When my Gmail class was finished at noon on April 8th I decided to eat in the Jackson Cafe. I chose the main meal offered that day. I must compliment you. What a delicious meal you provided. Poached salmon encased in puff pastry seasoned lightly with dill, new potatoes and perfectly cooked vegetables. For dessert bread pudding and coffee. I doubt any 5 star restaurant could have done it as well. Congratulations and thank you very much. What an asset you are to the Whistlestop Community."
-Gloria M.
Whistletop's Jackson Café, across from the bus depot in central San Rafael, is a collaboration with Homeward Bound of Marin's Fresh Starts Culinary Academy. Meals are prepared by Fresh Starts culinary students and served by Whistlestop volunteers. Jackson Café is open to the public and offers a wonderful place to relax and enjoy lunch with friends. The meals are fresh, affordable, and delicious. The daily menu includes a hot main entrée, soup de jour and a variety of other favorite lunch dishes. Jackson Café is open to the public, Monday–Friday, 11:30am to 2:00pm. Prices for entrées for Whistlestop members are $5.75, Non-members over 60 $6.90, Non-members under 60 $8.05 for a full meal. The restaurant kitchen and dining room are also available for rental and catering. The central San Rafael location is ideal for club breakfast meetings, wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthday parties and corporate events. For more information, please contact us. Read the Marin IJ article about the Jackson Café, click here. Read the Fresh Starts Culinary article about Jackson Cafe, click here.
You may have seen the rave reviews about the Jackson Cafe's delicious, fresh food. We are happy to custom cater breakfast, lunch, or receptions on-site at Whistlestop's Active Aging Center for your group. Each group has special needs, so menus and pricing are determined specifically for you.
Typical catered menus:
Breakfast – Eggs, bacon, toast, potatoes, yogurt, fresh fruit, homemade scones, cereals, oatmeal, orange and cranberry juices, coffee and hot tea. Lunch – Special entrees, deli sandwiches, salads, soup, burgers, iced tea, sodas, and desserts. Receptions – Platters of fresh vegetables and dips, green or pasta salads, lavosh wraps, fruit platter, brownies and cookies. Please call to discuss your needs with our staff: 415-456-9062.
How can I find the menu specials for next week?
Weekly entrée specials are posted on our website. From the home page, click on View our Menu.
Do you publish a monthly menu?
No. In order to offer seasonal specialties, we think it's best to remain flexible and take advantage of what's fresh and looking good on a weekly basis.
Who is the chef?
His name is Luis Realpozo and he joined us in November 2014. Whistlestop embarked on a strategic partnership with Homeward Bound of Marin to operate the Jackson Café. This enabled us to offer fresh, nutritious, delicious, and creative meal selections while offering on-the-job training to graduates of Homeward Bound's Fresh Starts Culinary Academy.
Is Jackson Café only for seniors?
Not at all! Everyone is welcome to enjoy our very affordable meals.
What are your hours?
The Jackson Café is open weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 11:30am – 2:00 pm.
Can I order take-out?
Yes, no problem. We suggest that you bring your own reusable bag as a great way to reduce waste.
Do people with developmental disabilities qualify for the discounted price?
Yes, if they are 60 or better. Our price break is based on age.
How do I insure a seat at the monthly Special Luncheons?
Please call and make a reservation at 456-9062. These popular monthly events fill up quickly because of the great meals and wonderful entertainment often provided by Bread and Roses.
Do you offer catered breakfast meetings?
We sure do. Currently a Rotary group meets here as well as Business Network International. Please contact us for more information.
Do you rent the Jackson Café for private events?
Yes. The facility is available for morning, evening and weekend rentals for both the dining room and the commercial kitchen. Please contact us for details.
This week's entreé specials
Week: August 3 to August 7, open Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Vegetarian Entree of the Week: Asparagus Risotto.
|Friday, July 31
|Salmon Napoleon with Tomato-Tarragon Sauce
|Monday, August 3
|Chicken with Curried Lemon-Honey Sauce
|Tuesday, August 4
|Grilled Pork Chops Manchamentl
|Wednesday, August 5
|Chef's Choice
|Thursday, August 6
|Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Chicken
|Friday, August 7
|Poached Salmon a la Nage
Recipes from Rocky's Pantry
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Especiales de entrada de esta semana
Semana: August 3 a August 7, abrimos 11:30-2:00.
|Friday, July 31
|Salmon Napoleon with Tomato-Tarragon Sauce
|Monday, August 3
|Chicken with Curried Lemon-Honey Sauce
|Tuesday, August 4
|Grilled Pork Chops Manchamentl
|Wednesday, August 5
|Chef's Choice
|Thursday, August 6
|Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Chicken
|Friday, August 7
|Poached Salmon a la Nage
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How sturdy is this? Would strong rough toddlers destroy this if we tried using it as a separate room in side our big tent?
This is the perfect size! Large enough to climb in and stretch out! My 6'2" son can lay down and put his hands behind his head without restriction. Good quality and will be used for many adventures to come....
Kamprite Oversize Tent-cot with Rainfly
ITEM#: 14906418This oversize tent-cot with rainfly from Kamprite features a steel frame with fiberglass flex rods and metal zippers. It weighs only 38 pounds and can hold up to 350 pounds. This tent cot is perfect for solo campers who don't want to waste time with a conventional tent. The durable metal frame holds you safely off the ground while the cot provides you with a comfortable place to sleep away from gravel or rocks.
Make sleeping under the stars all the more exciting by including this portable and lightweight covered sleeping cot in your camping gear. The green tent bed features metal zippers and a durable metal frame that can withstand weights up to 350 pounds. Set up the camp cot at any campgrounds in only a matter of minutes.
- Brand: Kamp Rite
- Model: DTC-443
- Materials: Steel frame, 190T tent top, fiberglass flex rods, poly hinges,metal zippers
- Dimensions: 32 inches wide x 90 inches long x 40 inches high
- Weight: 38 pounds
- Capacity: 350 pounds
- Sizes: Oversize
- Color options: Green
- Style: Tri-Fold
- Accessories: Rain fly
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Plenty of Room to Roam
This is the perfect size! Large enough to climb in and stretch out! My 6'2" son can lay down and put his hands behind his head without restriction. Good quality and will be used for many adventures to come.Read More
Works great
just as described. Excellent Excellent Excellent ExcellentRead More
A great design and good for rainy weather because it keeps you off the ground.Read More
More comfortable than expected. I do wish it broke down smaller - originally got it to load it on my motorcycle for lone road trips. However, I like it enough to get another for my husband, for the times he accompanies me; they ride in the back of the Vibe or pickup & again, very comfy. Zippers & flaps are intact, all was as it should be.Read More
Great concept not a great tent
While the thought of a tent cot is convenient. This tent cot wasn't the quality I hoped I'd get for over $***. The cot itself felt flimsy and my 5'10" 175 lb frame was sinking in the material. One of the plastic clasps that attaches the rain fly broke when I barely touched it. It was quick setting up but not so much taking down. Moreover, I felt like it would probably last 3 or 4 outings before falling apart on you.Read More
Comfortable and lots of room.
Happy with product- look forward to using it in the fall. Anyone who wants to camp in comfort should have one. Simple to set-up, quick to take down, bring a pillow and ---ZZZZZRead More
mighty fine and a great idea for easy camping....
took this on a road trip. best thing ever..had an extra sleeping pad.Read More
Excellent product but came with manufacture defect
I was very excited to receive this product from the many good reviews I read and from a buddy of mine that actually bought one too, however, during my initial setup the very top right corner on the chair back side ripped!!! My initial thought was "#@% I did something wrong" but upon further investigation into the inside of the tent I noticed that the tent was sewn wrong thereby attaching the side of the tent to the corner further down than it was meant to be. Imagine my sigh of relief...I'm hoping this is just a rare occurrence because the rest of the tent cot is very well made (and I checked EVERYWHERE). I did a replacement request *** within 20 minutes of opening box so I'm crossing my fingers this will be an easy exchange...but onto the review. I like the foam mattress that it comes with but I may still add another thin air mattress as I prefer the comfort for my back. The head room that this oversized tent cot comes with is just right for my 6 ft (200+ lb) frame while sitting toward the center but you wouldn't be able to hang a light there at the same time. That was a nice surprise too, that it even included ties at the very center to do so. There's 4 hanging pockets on each end (3 small and 1 large that has a velcro closure) but they face toward the outside of the tent and seems it would be a little awkward getting things into or out of unless you were grabbing whatever out from the outside when the ends are open but this is a very small inconvenience for myself. There's a small vent door on the top center of each side door that is secured with velcro running down the sides to keep it open or closed at any position that I imagine is to cut back on condensation inside (very clever) or just for someone else to peek inside and talk to you (Ummm, ok) as it is located on the outside portion of the doors. The poles up top are simple enough with ends that are simply placed into the holes on plastic connectors at each end and are held in place by plastic connectors that just snap onto the poles, very convenient for small areas as you don't have to start feeding the poles through anything. The zippers have color coordinated cords for easy opening (black for outside tent portion and yellow for inside mesh). The legs come with sturdy plastic feet attached to them with teeth for traction. I knew that it was a 4-in-1 system (chair, lounge, cot and tent cot) when buying it but found that the chair configuration was somewhat larger than I had hoped for as I cannot sit all the way back and have my feet on the ground at the same time. Maybe this would be better for someone larger than myself as there is plenty of room on this cot to fit those individuals but I have to scoot up and forgo using it comfortably and it's not the reason I got this to begin with. Everything else works just fine though. All-in-all this tent cot is what I hoped for and more (minus the defect) and once I get my replacement I will definately give the quality of this product an EXCELLENT and refer it to all my friends. I hope this helps others looking to buy this.Read More
Great Tent for solo camper
This is a great idea for those times that I camp without my family. The quality of the tent is good. It has plenty of room inside for me and a small bag. I like being up off the ground as well. I did have to call due to a damaged carry bag ( the stitching around the zipper wasn't complete leaving an 8 in hole). Overstock was great and took care of replacing the part without any hassles. I would recommend this tent hands down.Read More
Fast set-up and knock down. Comfortable
I had a 1" foam pad I added to the cot. I slept warm and comfortable in 20 deg weather. Moisture did build up inside the tent ceiling but did not freeze. I would like to see the tent made of a little heavier material that is breathable. The rain fly worked good. Plan to use it on overnight fishing trips this Spring and Summer.Read More
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Hello SoupCity73, we do not currently weight test items. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for shopping with us.
can it fit two small size ( 4ft 3in ) adults?
Hello cleoprovin, this is meant to be for one only but if you want you could fit two. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Why did you choose this product?
My son loves camping
Friend has one for surf fishing, works great
Good Reviews! Cheaper than Bass Pro!
Price and good reviews and fast free shipping. To confirm, you are not to use my email or other persoanl information for any soliciting, advertising, or anything else not associated with thise purchase only.. Thanks
Because I wanted it.
Wanted to have a cot with having to have a big tent. Good reviews on product.
This is exactly what I need for overnight telescope and star parties. Great price, fast and free shipping, and reviews were favorable. This product will accommodate a wide air mattress and my long legs. I only wish I could have purchased the KampRite waterproof gear bag that goes with it, which Overstock didn't offer.
Replace a double tent-cot.
It looked perfect!
I just wanted to try this out, rather than setting up a tent.
Because it got good reviews.
Price was right!
I camp alot, and this looks like a really neat way to camp when I camp by myself.
gift for my son
Hi guys. i am located in Australia where mosquitoes and sand-flies are a pain. Does the Kamprite Oversize Tent-cot with Rainfly have zippered mesh panels as well ?? Thanks, Allan.
Hello Allan, this Kamprite Oversize Tent-cot with Rainfly does include No-See-Um mesh doors and windows. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank you for shopping with us! A.C.
Distance between ground and bed, bed and top?
Hello kennyb52, it stands about 11 inches above the ground, and the from the bed to the top would be about 29 inches. Thank you for shopping with us.
Whar are the measurements once folded up and in bag? I ride a 04 Electra Glide and concerned about hauling it folded. Thanks
Hello rocko, the dimensions when folded are 34 x 34 x 8 in h. The weight is 24 pounds.
what are the dimensions when set up and how much does it weigh?
Hello ktitan2, the item measures 90 inches Wide x 40 inches High x 32 inches Deep when set up. Thanks for shopping with us!
Does this include a zippered mess for airflow, it is difficult to tell from the pictures
Hello lottanoise, Yes this does have the mesh for air flow. Have a great day!
Does it have a bed pad?
Hello acarrasquillo, This tent cot has received excellent reviews! This comes with a .75-inch EVA pad, which is an insulating pad; not considered a sleeping pad. I hope this helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
Cost of shipping to Ukraine? Need 3 of these Free Shipping When You Purchase This Item* - what does it mean ?
Hello keyaltos, we appreciate your inquiry. Unfortunately, we do not ship to the Ukraine. We apologize for the inconvenience. As far as the free shipping is concerned, we do offer free shipping on select items shipped within the continental U.S. We hope you have found this information helpful. Thank you for shopping with us. Have great day!
Is it correct that the rain fly is included? Usually it is sold separately.
Hello, mrmick. Hope your day is going well. Yes, the rain fly is included. Thank you for shopping with us and please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
What is the size of the cot when it is in the storage/carry bag?
Hello cntrygrlsc, the folded size is 34" x 34" x 7" deep. Thank you for shopping with us.
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Antibodies directed against recombinant murine BP 180 when injected intraperitoneally or under the skin into neonatal BALB/c mice cause subepidermal blisters that mimic the clinical and histological features of human BP, thus providing direct evidence that BP is an autoimmune disease.
BP is a rare disease. The classic form has an annual incidence of 7 cases per 1 million. It occurs more frequently after the age of 60 and affects males and females equally. It is characterized by tense blisters situated on either inflamed or normal-appearing skin. Pruritus (itching) is present and usually mild. The course is chronic and characterized by periods of exacerbation and partial remission. Some patients, however, experience complete remission after 6 to 10 years of active disease.
Types: A first variant of bullous pemphigoid is the one that occurs in pregnancy (usually during the second or third trimester) and it is called pemphigoid gestationis (or gestational pemhigoid). In the past it was called herpes gestationis because lesions often appear as grouped vesicles, but we now know that this disease has no relationship to an existing or prior viral infection, and thus the name should be abandoned. The lesions are similar to the ones seen in the classic bullous pemphigoid, but are mainly distributed in the umbilical and periumbilical regions, and are almost always very pruritic. The frequency is approximately 1 case in 50,000 pregnancies. The antibodies are directed against the N terminus of the bullous pemphigoid antigen 180. The disease resolves after the puerperium (period of time from end of labor to complete ivolution of uterus), with likely recurrence in subsequent pregnancies. Some neonates develop transient blisters due to the transplacental passage of maternal IgG. As maternal IgGs are cleared from such neonates, lesions resolves. There are no long-term adverse effects on the fetus or the newborn. A recent review on pemphigoid gestationis can be read here (reference). A second variant of bullous pemphigoid is the so-called mucous membrane pemphigoid. It is characterized by blisters on the mucous membranes, especially the oral mucosa and the conjunctiva. These blisters heal with scarring, hence the alternate designation of cicatricial pemphigoid. The scarring can compromise the function of the affected organ or tissue. In mucous membrane pemphigoid the antibodies are directed mainly against the C terminus of bullous pemphigoid antigen 180. The diagnosis is made by analyzing the skin biopsy and the patient serum. The light microscopy study of the skin biopsy shows subepidermal blisters with a dermal infiltrate composed mainly of eosinophils and neutrophils. The direct immunofluorescence exam of the skin biopsy demonstrates a typical linear, not granular, deposition of antibodies and complement along the basement membrane zone. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus has a similar pattern but granular in character. The patient serum can be used to demonstrate, by indirect immunofluorescence, the presence of antibodies that bind to the basement membrane zone of skin substrates. A commonly used skin substrate is the saline separated normal human skin, but intact human skin and monkey esophagus are also used. The serum can also be used to test for the presence of specific antibodies by ELISA, coating the plate with recombinant bullous pemphigoid antigen 180.
Treatment: The first line of therapy is still the use of systemic corticosteroids. Intravenous immunoglobulins have also been shown to be useful, especially in patients who are at risk of experiencing serious or potentially fatal side effects from conventional immunosuppressive therapy.
Pathogenesis: The main targeted antigen is a 180 kDa transmembrane protein (Bullous Pemphigoid Antigen180), although a 230 kDa intracellular protein (Bullous Pemphigoid Antigen 230), laminin 5, and beta 4 integrin are also targeted. These antibodies cause a separation of the epidermis from the dermis and thus a subepidermal blister.
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In 1995, newly elected South African President Nelson Mandela saw rugby as a tool to inspire unity among his countrymen, who had been alienated from each other for so many years by apartheid.
Ten years later in the Bronx, N.Y., high school history teacher Lisa Lake had a similar vision: use rugby as a tool to inspire her students -- students who were alienated from society by poverty, gangs and violent crime -- to do better.
"These kids need somewhere to be, they need somewhere to shoot for and they need help to get into college," Lake said. An athlete herself, Lake knew the benefits of organized sports. With few resources, Lake gathered as many students as she could to start a rugby team at the Bronx high school where she taught humanities.
Much as the rugby field provided common to the people of a new South Africa, the rugby field began to provide firm ground for this unlikely group of high school athletes.
As a former rugger, myself, I'm particularly inspired by Arnold Chavis, a child of the Bronx's Edenwald housing projects. It's one of the toughest places a kid can grow up in New York City.
"I wouldn't say it's too bad because I've lived here my whole life, but to other people looking, it's probably the worst place to be in the Bronx," Chavis, 20, said.
Adopted as a baby, he grew up in a loving home, but the projects still took their toll. His brother was killed in a gang fight.
"There's just so many influences, so much outside pressure and things that can happen randomly," Lake said.
Chavis and his classmates were resistant at first, but Lake and partner Annie Collier worked to convince them to join the rugby team with young athletes in the New York city area.
"I did beg, but once I got them there, they loved it," Lake said.
Chavis agrees.
"I started practicing and fell in love with it," he said. "It was a contact sport where you were able to hit people and not get in trouble for it. It taught me self-discipline and respect for other people because before that I was a pretty bad kid, I'll admit it."
Despite the daily realities of their personal lives, the kids are stuck with it.
"I think that for them to stay on this path it takes an extraordinary amount of discipline," Collier said. "Traveling on public transportation for two hours, all across the city, coming down out of their borough to make this happen for themselves."
And the payoff has been huge for Lake and Collier's players. All of the kids in the program graduated from high school this year. One was a valedictorian and another was a salutatorian.
Chavis graduated in 2008 from the Sports Professions High School. He is the first member of his family to go to college and he intends to make them proud.
I asked Chavis what his mother said to him when he was leaving for college.
"She said, 'Just keep pushing, don't let anyone stop you -- not even me.' She said it just like that," he said.
Members of the New York Rugby Club have rallied around to help the young players.
"He got to Penn State because somebody paid his bus fare and dropped him off at the bus. He got books because somebody else donated the money," Lake said, noting that so many people helped.


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