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Getting Rid of the C-Section Scar Shelf
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4 years
I just learned after searching the internet today what a c-section "shelf" is... and I have to admit that I am pleased to know that what I look at every day (4 weeks after my surgery) is normal. I was unprepared for how my body would look after pregnancy and especially after having a c-setion. I feel better after reading everyone's posts and to know that I am not the only one who is dealing with this. Thanks for sharing!
5 years
I had more than a shelf 10 months after my daughter was born - I looked pregnant still. I went to physiotherapy and it worked wonders not just on the way I looked but also for my strength in general - not having a strong core affects your whole body. I have a shelf and I do wish it would go away - although I am really proud of my body for carrying and delivering our wonderful baby. I keep that in mind when I am feeling low. I couldn't care less if my scar was huge - as it is there is a messy part where I had an infection. The scar is proof of my experience, of all the emotional and physical turmoil I went through to have my baby. I am proud of surviving it :)
KAEB06 5 years
Although she wasn't showcased as a woman with a "c-sectioned shelf" I think this model: http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2009/09/margarita-asks-guys-answer-is.html?mbid=FitSugar (the one Fit Sugar showcased) is a really good example of what a "shelf" looks like (and I think she looks awesome!)
5 years
I've had three c-sections and have only a little shelf. I think it mostly has to do with good genes though. Pre-pregnancy I had almost no stomach naturally, and now my husband says it looks "normal" :) As far as the scar goes, I have one faint line that is about 6-8 inches long....I think it looks amazing compared to c-sections of years ago. I look at it and it reminds me of the three little girls we now have that I wouldn't trade for the world. I think women should be proud of the scars and/or shelves, it was well earned! Quite frankly I'm sick of hearing about surgeries being used as a "cure all" for everything. Accept what mother nature gave you.
5 years
Diet and exercise will get rid of any fat deposits under the shelf, and will tone the muscle. However, because muscles were severed and nerves had to regenerate, the shelf itself is almost never totally gone without surgery.
KAEB06 5 years
Working on getting rid of mine the good ol' fashioned way with diet and exercise but I do not that the gene pool is NOT in my favor!
5 years
It won't go away without surgery. It's just a given with a c-section. It doesn't bother me, I just use tummy control underwear and it looks flat under clothes. I couldn't care less if I have a scar or shelf naked or in a bathing suit, although a bathing suit is usually high enough to cover the scar.
mstrauss 5 years
Hate to say this but without surgery, it might never go away. With weight loss, the shelf might get much smaller, but there is a large chance that it will still be there. All you can hope for is a small scar that no one but you and your spouse will see.
5 years
WOW ! I agree. I have two kids ( 2 and 4) and have never been able to get rid of it. . . .UGH! !
FrankiLee 5 years
My daughter is now just about 15 months, and I still have a teensy weensy "shelf." I haven't found any miracle cure yet! The scar is definitely not noticeable, I was fortunate that way...but I don't think I will ever be able to get rid of that little shelf!
5 years
is there really a way to get rid of it? mine isnt too bad now after 11 months, but there is a slight "shelf". i will never understand why women have elective c/s (and i understand if you have to have a c/s after delivering another child that way--thats not what i mean).
babysugar 5 years
Anonymous, I could not agree with you more on the photo. I searched high and low and it is shockingly tough to find a c-section scar without revealing too much. The options were either profrane or the above. I went with the less scary and work friendly option. ;) Can't wait to hear the suggestions!
5 years
I'd love to know how to get rid of my shelf! I HATE it! Also, the picture...not fooling anyone. That model has no shelf. Or scar it would seem. It would really be nice if the pictures used on this site reflected REAL moms. I'm tired of seeing 100 lb models who have probably never had kids in articles about postpartum fitness.
jeneraider2002 5 years
Wow, I think this is a great topic. Women dont talk about things like this enough. I had a C-section and have the same problem. Dose not matter how hard you work your tummy is still a little off. If you dont have the right genes you are really up the creek without a paddle. ;) Cant wait to hear the suggestions.

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(AP) BRUSSELS - The European Union's 27 leaders will try again to reach a seven-year budget deal for the bloc at a summit on Feb. 7-8.
EU spokesman Preben Aamann said Thursday that the leaders would be looking `'to find a deal on the first day of the summit" after a cantankerous November meeting ended inconclusively.
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BOXING: Speight expecting world title foe to come out swinging
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JAMIE Speight said he is expecting his opponent to come out swinging when he bids to land the WBU world super bantamweight title next month.
Ghanaian opponent Michael Barnor gave a revealing interview with an African sports website hitting out at social media comments by Speight.
Barnor also said it was the 'chance I've been praying for all my life', and that he was determined to win.
While the comments were nothing unusual in the run up to a big fight, Speight said it indicated his opponent would not be holding back when they meet at the Bournemouth International Centre on Saturday, March 15.
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Speight said: "He's calling it his 'date with destiny' and say that he's going to take the title back to Ghana with him – he said he's going to fill me in basically.
"You've got to expect him to say that – he's coming from a poor background and will be coming over to really make something of himself.
"I expect him to come forward and to really have a go."
Speight has been sparring with left-handers after learning more about his African opponent, with sessions in Leeds against James 'Jazza' Dickens and Martin Ward.
Dickens lost out on his bid to land the British super bantamweight title last September when he was stopped in the 10th round against Kid Galahad.
Ward, meanwhile, is fighting for the IBF bantamweight title against Stuart Hall on March 29.
Both Dickens and Ward box in the Southpaw style and offer Speight the chance to sharpen up his skills ahead of his big fight.
"For me it's the chance to put my problems behind me and win a WBU world title," said Speight.
"No stone is being left unturned in my training.
"I know that he's a Southpaw which is fine because I've been sparring with some really good Southpaws.
"I'm sparring with Lee Haskins this week and with Jazza and Martin Ward next week, so I'm going to be ready."
Speight is also appealing for boxing fans from Devon to get behind him in the same way as Ricky Hatton was able to attract fans from his home city.
Speight is not the only Devon boxer bidding for a world title in Bournemouth, with Torquay's Gareth Hogg also fighting for the WBU light heavyweight strap, against Ghanaian Ibrahim Labaran.
Speight said that while he is training in Leeds, his home was still in Teignbridge.
"It's just for training that I'm away, but I still live in Newton Abbot," he said.
"It's just nice to have everyone behind you and the support of people from where you live.
"Ricky Hatton was brilliant in getting everyone in Manchester to support him. Whether they were Manchester City or Manchester United fans, they all got behind him.
"I'm hoping that it will be the same for me in Devon: whether you support Exeter or Torquay or Plymouth it would be nice for people to support me."
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Comedian Dave Chappelle – who after massive success with his "Chappelle's Show" TV series shunned the spotlight – is performing in Austin tonight.
Chappelle will be performing at the Paramount Theater at 8 p.m. tonight, in an appearance just announced this morning. After turning his back on his provocative comedy series in 2005, Chappelle has instead focused on standup comedy, often playing "secret" shows like this one just announced.
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Polynesian objects from early European exploration, £19.99
Width: 41.200 cm
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Wooden gorget (rei miro)
From Easter Island (Rapa Nui),
Probably first half 19th century AD
This type of crescent-shaped breast ornament, or gorget, was called a rei miro by the inhabitants of Easter Island who made them. They were mostly made of wood. This example has two perforations near the centre of the upper edge to take a neck cord. Unusually it has a line of incised rongorongo glyphs, a form of script thought to be an aide-memoire for the user rather than a form of communication. Typically, the ends of the ornament are carved as bearded male heads, reminiscent of western images of 'the man in the moon'.
Such pendants were worn by men as emblems of high rank. The ariki mau, or paramount chief wore a distinctive costume which consisted of a barkcloth cloak stained yellow with turmeric, a feather headdress, and wooden ornaments including rei miro. Smaller examples were worn by women.
John Linton Palmer, the surgeon of HMS Topaze (the ship responsible for collecting the statue of Hoa Hakananai'a in The British Museum) wrote in 1868 that men wore rei miro at dances.
S.R. Fischer, Rongorongo: the Easter Island (Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1997)
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SANFORD — Rev. Lloyd Garland Ashby, age 82, of Sanford, N.C., died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Westfield Nursing & Rehab Center in Sanford, N.C.
Mr. Ashby was born in Guilford County, N.C. to the late Charlie M. Ashby and Octa Leeanna Hudspeth Ashby. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. serving in Korea. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby worked as missionaries for Gospel Outreach Ministries for over 30 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lennie Mae Jones and brothers Robert, Marvin, Claude and Paul Ashby.
He is survived by his wife, Maideline Parrish Ashby; two sons, David Ashby and wife Teresa of Lexington, Joe Ashby and wife Teena of Churchland, N.C.; daughter, Tammy Gunter and husband Charles of Broadway; brother, Frank Ashby and wife Margaret of Welcome, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jason Ashby and wife Elissa, Julie Beane and husband Jason, Joshua Stone and wife Jillian and Jody Creech and husband Allen; and five great-grandchildren, Travis Ashby, Caleb Beane, Madison Beane, Jonathan Everett and Ella Stone.
Funeral service for Mr. Ashby will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home with Rev. Scottie Jackson, Pastor Ray Bodin and Rev. Max Shoaf officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home from 12:30 until the funeral hour. Burial will follow at Lee Memory Gardens with military honors.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.
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SANFORD — Juanita Stevens Hunter was born July 24, 1927 and passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community in Raleigh.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery.
She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Ralph Percy Stevens and Alma Mansfield Stevens and was a life-long resident of Sanford, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, J. Ray Hunter; a sister, Frances O. Stevens; and brothers, Edward T. Stevens, Wilbur R. Stevens and Billy M. Stevens, all from Sanford, North Carolina. She was the loving aunt and great-aunt to many, including Brenda Stevens Sadeghi (Farshid), Ronald Stevens (Debbie), Donelda Draughn and Debbie Quintilliani. She is also survived by George M. Brannon, who she loved as a son and his wife Deborah. She was the cherished and beloved "NINA" to Matthew Kurysh Brannon, wife Amber and son Billy and daughter Ella; Mason Campbell Brannon and Katharine Juanita Brannon. Juanita was also cherished by her loving and devoted god-daughter, Shelley Dembicks; and also, by her devoted life-long friend, Virginia S. Green of Columbus, Ohio.
Juanita was a member of Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church in Sanford, North Carolina. Juanita's greatest gift that she shared with her family and friends was her unconditional love for all their children and the joy that she showered them with.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.
The family would like to especially thank Laura Bryant Gee, Annette Roberson and the staff at Springmoore Lifetime Retirement for their kindness and compassionate care during the last years of Juanita Hunter's life.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 1089 Wilkins Drive, Sanford, N.C. 27330.
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RICHMOND, VA — Betty Camp Graves, 87, of Midlothian, Va., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 21st after a long stroke-related illness.
She was the daughter of the late William Sterne and Bryte Brown Camp, and was married to the late James Coit Graves of Pageland, S.C. on January 7, 1950 and they enjoyed 45 years of marriage until his death in 1995.
Betty was preceded in death by her son, James Graves Jr., formerly of Greensboro, NC.
She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Graves Parker of Wake Forest, NC and Mary Graves Hedrick of Midlothian, Va.; two sons-in-law, Jerry Parker and Greg Hedrick; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at Huguenot Road Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 24. The family will receive friends in the narthex of the church following the service. There will be a private burial in Pageland, S.C.
Memorials may be sent to Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 West Huguenot Rd., Richmond, Va. 23235.
The family wishes to thank Visiting Angels and Medi Hospice for their loving care.
Please visit Bliley Funeral Home website: blileys.com.
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CARTHAGE — Faye Millis Boyte, 73, died Tuesday (8/20/13) at FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Cross Hill Cemetery in Carthage. The family will receive friends following the service.
A native of Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Hales Millis and was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rowland Boyte, and a son, Johnny Goins.
She is survived by a son, James Goins and wife Carol; daughters, Edna Ketchum and husband Daniel, and Diana Medlin and husband Joe, all of Carthage; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
PITTSBORO — Harvey Gregory "Greg" Hackney, 58, of Charlie Fields Road, died Thursday (8/22/13) at the Laurels of Chatham.
He was born in Chatham County on July 16, 1955, the son of William Taff Hackney and Vivian Emma Dixon Hackney. He was raised and lived in Bynum. He worked as a warehouse stockman at UNC Hospitals before retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Johnson.
He is survived by twin sons, Michael Anthony and Matthew Gregory Hackney, both of Pittsboro; a sister, Bobbie Dwiggins of Pittsboro; three brothers, George William, Glenn and Ricky Hackney, all of Pittsboro; and also by a granddaughter.
Graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Bob Wachs and Pastor John Covington officiating.
Following the service, friends may visit with the family in the church fellowship hall.
Online condolences may be left at www.hallwynne.com.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be directed to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1610, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312.
Arrangements by Hall-Wynne Funeral Service and Cremation of Pittsboro.
LOWELL — Addison Rose Waller, 3 months old, of 408 Robinson St., died Saturday (8/17/13) at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
She is survived by her mother Jessica and father Robert; her maternal grandparents, Donna Brower and Steven Waller; paternal grandparents, Robert Porter Sr. and Lori Hill; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Brower; brother, Andrew Matthews; sister, Brianna Matthews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be conducted at noon Saturday at Church of God in Cameron.
Arrangements by Knotts Funeral Home.
SANFORD — Susie "Marie" Chesney, 93, of 1901 Pickard Road, died Wednesday (9/21/13) at home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Watson Memorial-Cunningham & Sons Mortuary, Inc.
PITTSBORO — Carl Murdock, 82, of 1386 Hillsborough St., died Thursday (8/22/13) at Siler City Center in Siler City. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Knotts Funeral Home.
SANFORD — Diane McKoy Morrison, 55, of 1103 Goldsboro Ave., died Thursday (8/22/13) at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Knotts Funeral Home
SANFORD — Memorial service for Mary Morrison Maudlin was held Thursday at Miller-Boles Chapel with Pastor Kevin Strickland officiating.
Two special songs were played during. Charlie Potter sang two special songs.
Online condolences may be made to www.millerboles.com.
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Alberto Malesani saved his job with today's win at Siena, but warned Genoa "we need to make changes in January."
There were rumours the Coach was set for the axe if he failed to win in Tuscany, so the hard fought 2-0 victory was crucial.
"We made mistakes in building the forward momentum, but we certainly got it right when it came to finishing," smiled Malesani.
"The club needs to step in and make changes in January on the transfer market to fix those issues we have already discussed. We will make some signings that can help us out.
"Right now we have difficulties with injury problems, for example Emiliano Moretti who was running a temperature and Ze Eduardo who hasn't really played for five months. It's only natural that when there are many changes, things can not settle down for a while."
Genoa are back on the field on Tuesday evening for their Serie A match with Inter, which was postponed in early November due to flooding.
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UK edges Marshall, 2-1
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The tears in the eyes of Andi Williamson said everything at game's end.
Marshall University's first-ever game in the NCAA Softball Regionals ended in a bit of disappointment as an RBI single by Nikki Sagermann gave No. 12 University of Kentucky a 2-1 win over the Thundering Herd in eight innings Friday night in front of 1,699 fans at John Cropp Stadium.
"It was a great experience and a great opportunity, but we're not here to play," Williamson said. "We're here to win. We have to forget about tonight's game and move on to tomorrow."
With the loss, Marshall now plays Notre Dame at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, in an elimination game.
The experience in the NCAAs was the first for Marshall, but unfortunately, the way it ended was familiar.
It was the second time this season Kentucky had gotten a walk-off win against the Herd. The Wildcats also earned a 4-3 win in the regular season after scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh.
Griffin Joiner led off the bottom of the eighth Friday with a double over the head of center-fielder Ashley Gue and Marshall intentionally walked Lauren Cumbess to try to set up a force play.
That was quickly erased after a wild pitch moved the runners to second and third. Once again, the Herd chose to intentionally walk the bases loaded to set up the force play, but Sagermann's single up the middle ended the exciting game.
It was a quick turn of events from the top of the eighth inning when Marshall threatened with runners on second and third with two down, but a looping liner was snagged by Sagermann to end the threat.
"I just lived the dream and I'm still living it," Sagermann said.
The exciting final inning came after both Williamson and Kentucky pitcher Kelsey Nunley settled into a pitcher's duel in front of a raucous crowd that appeared nearly even with support from both Kentucky and Marshall.
Williamson allowed 10 hits and two earned runs while walking four (two intentional) and striking out five.
Despite the disappointment of the loss, Williamson made a point to reach out to thank the Marshall contingent of around 800 on hand, which included former Marshall and NFL quarterback Chad Pennington, who spoke to the team after the game.
"I'm so thankful that we have this fan base to come support us," Williamson said. "It shows what a community we have in Huntington."
Both teams came up with plays to keep the score knotted 1-1 after the Herd and Wildcats scored in the middle incnings.
Marshall (35-21) jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but Kentucky (39-18) tied the game in the bottom of the fifth when Sylver Samuel led off with a hit and stole second before a base hit by Kara Dill brought her home.
It was Williamson's first earned run allowed in the postseason.
Dill wound up on second after the throw home, but Marshall got out of the threat with a 5-3-6 double play. Jazmine Valle threw out Griffin Joiner following a grounder to third and Alysia Hively fired to shortstop Alexander Bayne, who was covering third in behind Valle to get Dill.
Marshall made several plays in the field to back Williamson including a diving stop in the first inning by Bri Anna Hope who flipped to Bayne, who threw out Joiner at the plate.
"That right there goes to show that we were plugged in and we were ready," Marshall head coach Shonda Stanton said.
Marshall got its run with a bit of small-ball in the fourth inning after going down in order without a baserunner on its first trip through the lineup.
Kaelynn Greene came across to score on a single up the middle by Shaelynn Braxton after Greene had stolen third on a fake bunt attempt by Braxton.
By showing bunt, Braxton pulled in Sagermann and Greene beat shortstop Christian Stokes to third base. She scored two pitches later as Braxton was able to single up the middle past Nunley.
Greene had led off the inning with Marshall's first base hit -- a bunt that went only about six feet -- but was perfectly placed and she beat out the throw. Gue followed with a sacrifice to move Greene to second.
Nunley allowed just six hits in eight innings while walking one and striking out five.
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Law enforcement agencies work through Thanksgiving to solve the murder of a 6 -year-old Jersey Bridgeman.
Thursday, Bentonville Police, FBI, and several other agencies compiled days of evidence for review.
"Today is the day that we are going to make the best use of that information by reviewing it, assembling it, documenting and observations related to that information," Bentonville Police Chief Jon Simpson.
No suspect is in custody for the killing of the six-year-old girl.
Simpson says they are still in the process of interviewing people and they're not currently holding anyone for questioning.
"We are not holding anybody for questioning, we have a list of witnesses of persons and witnesses and potential other persons that we are working through," says Simpson.
The FBI Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team has special agents also assisting in the case.
"Team members typically consist of 4 to 6 members who regionally come in and help you out who are experienced investigators in these types of cases," says Kimberly Brunell, FBI Special Agent. "We can offer investigative technical and other expertise assistance to our state and local partners."
Jersey Bridgeman was reported missing 6:45 Tuesday morning from her home on SE 'A' street, her body was found two houses down minutes after police arrived on scene.
Thursday, people put stuffed animals on the front porch of Jersey's home, some not even knowing the family or the little girl.
Simpson says search warrants were obtained for three houses, within six hours of finding Jersey's body.
But investigators worked throughout the night gathering evidence.
"All in all I think there were about 50 items of evidence and clearly a lot more items documented. In a case like this I guess you never know on the front end what might become important and that's why that documentation comes in," says Simpson.
It is being reviewed at the Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock.
"They actually reached out to us as late as yesterday afternoon at 5 p.m. and said do you have anything else that you would like to contribute in this case," adds Simpson.
Jersey's body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death. That report has not yet been released.
Bentonville school administrators are working on a plan on how to inform students of Jersey's death when they return to school on Monday. Jersey was a student at Sugar Creek Elementary.


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Despite sending out 175 messages a month, the 800-odd Critical Mass listserv members somehow never engage in Internet shorthand, name-calling or even petty bickering -- three staples of the mass e-mail genre. Founded in 2000 by Meridith McKinley, an arts administrator, Critical Mass describes itself, HAL-like, as "a nonprofit, self-formed visual arts collaborative dedicated to promoting, enhancing and initiating contemporary visual art in the St. Louis region." But in truth its reach is much broader, extending into the realms of theater, music, film and everything else marginally artsy in the STL. From reports on guerrilla puppet shows to the schedule of the Glass Art Society's annual conference, Critical Mass serves up the best of the local underground in a surprisingly mature fashion. IMHO, anyway.


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A day-old baby has been taken to hospital after suffering with severe breathing difficulties.
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I'm sure if you really pressed Chip Kidd he might eventually come clean that, yes, there are aspects of his job that don't greet with a hug and kiss on the cheek. But from here, his job seems pretty fantastic. You know when you're browsing a shelf of books and you come upon a great cover? For me, the mantra 'don't judge a book by its cover' could not be more irrelevant. If I find a cover that could be a work of art in and of itself, game over. That book wins.
I've recently noticed my own aversion to hour-long television dramas—Mad Men and Tudors excluded, of course. These days I'm more prone to watch a well-written, witty half-hour sitcom than an intense drama that requires faithful weekly viewing to keep up with characters' lives. This is a big shift for me, and I'm finally beginning to understand why so many people choose lighter, less depressing types of material when reading for pleasure.
In the year of our lord 2006 an epic tale of seafaring and sailing, of love and war, of loss and renewal took Europe by storm, like a nor'easter gale enveloping a schooner. The book We, the Drowned , an impossible debut by Danish author Carsten Jensen was translated into English last year and despite benefitting from some incredibly positive reviews, has largely flown under the radar. But let me impart a bit of wisdom if I may. Do not sleep on this novel.
I often use the psychology of Mean Girls to understand interpersonal interactions. In fact, I wonder aloud at least a couple of times a month if we're destined to play out Mean Girls for the rest of our lives. Based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman, Mean Girls is a darkly humorous look at what can be a painful, angst-ridden time for young women.
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For 2 years Reach Engine Studio has been the central application in the Reach Engine ecosystem. Studio exposes the flexibility of our platform by allowing users to quickly find content in a massive media inventory and take action on that content from a simple web interface.
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The new Quinnipiac poll out today illustrates some of the perils associated with aligning oneself too closely with the movement -- especially since, in the early stages, it's not yet clear what OWS will amount to. As Josh Kraushaar pointed out earlier, the new Quinnipiac survey shows 30 percent of voters view the movement favorably, a 39 percent plurality view it unfavorably, and an additional 30 percent said they have not heard enough to form an opinion. It's one of the first national polls that indicates a growing public skepticism of the movement - and comes as the police have clashed with the protesters in several cities across the country. Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party movement are now viewed equally unfavorably among independents: OWS net favorable rating is -13 among independents while the Tea Party holds a net -11 favorable rating. If independents gravitate further away from OWS, it will spell trouble for candidates who are closely aligned with the movement. Massachusetts is a decidedly blue state, but most voters are independents, whom both Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., and Warren will be courting heavily. Cecil expressed optimism that the issue of income disparity will resonate, even in states not with more conservative political profiles. "The income disparity is no less in Nebraska and Montana than it is in Massachusetts or somewhere else," he said. "Whether they go to an Occupy Wall Street rally -- that will be up to them, but I think that the message of income disparity, of how do we make sure that working families and middle class families have a chance ... is going to resonate in almost every state." An important distinction should be made between the movement itself, and the principles protesters are espousing. Even if the public embraces the populist message of Occupy Wall Street and rejects the income disparity, it does not necessarily mean they will embrace the movement itself. Third Way senior fellow Bill Schneider reminded reporters Thursday morning of a relevant historical parallel. "In 1972, 60 percent of Americans were fed up with the War in Vietnam ... but they didn't support the war protesters. Thirty-eight percent voted for George McGovern, because what they found was that most voters were anti-war and anti-war protesters," Schneider said.
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Foot Injuries Among Hajj Pilgrims with and Without Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Infection Management
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Mohammad Alfelali, Osamah Barasheed, Jassir Alshehri, Hamid Bokhary, Sami Alsaedi, Abdulrahman Alhamzi, Naji Aljohani, Tim Driscoll and Harunor Rashid on behalf of the Diabetic Foot Care Research Team in Hajj
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Pilgrims attending Hajj in Makkah are at high risk of suffering from trauma and foot injury as they are required to make circuits barefooted on scorching marbles around the Holy Mosque, and march between two hillocks for hours. No study has systematically described the pattern of foot wounds among them. This observational study aimed to determine the spectrum of foot injuries among diabetic and non-diabetic Hajj pilgrims and the preventive measures adopted by them. Pilgrims who attended the Hajj 2013 and sought medical care for foot wounds at mobile podiatric clinics in Mina during the peak days of Hajj were invited to participate in the study and fill out a questionnaire while they were serviced. Podiatric carers noted down the significant signs of foot injuries. Out of 197 pilgrims from 21 different countries who participated in this study, 60 (31%) were diabetic. The two most common injuries observed were blisters (34%) and erythema (25%). Both diabetic and non-diabetic Hajj pilgrims were at high risk of developing infectious wounds, however a significantly higher proportion of diabetic pilgrims had callosities. Use of appropriately fitting protective footwear, and regularity in diets and drugs are highly recommended for pilgrims' optimum foot care. Tailored educational advice on foot hygiene before and during travel could be beneficial for Hajj pilgrims.
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Boatright Sinks Express Men in 78th Minute, Schoolcraft Prevails 1-0October 3, 2013
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Toledo, OH---The Express men's soccer team dominated the shots battle in today's matchup against Schoolcraft College, but the Ocelots netted their lone shot on goal to upset the Express 1-0.
Just under 79 minutes into the match, Schoolcraft's Derek Boatright split his defenders and lofted the game winner over Express goalkeeper Joshua Kleinow.
Sean Simney saved seven shots for Schoolcraft, while Kleinow didn't have any saves.
The Express out shot the Ocelots 20-8 overall and 7-1 in shots on goal, but couldn't provide the game tying or game winning goal. Jacob Martinled the Express with three shots on goal.
With the loss, the Express fall to 9-3-1 overall, while Schoolcraft improves to 6-4 overall. The Ocelots are 2-0 against the Express this year.
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With the summer months right around the corner, it's always a good idea to have a few easy, mouthwatering recipes on hand for those nights when you decide to entertain. Now, we know what you're thinking: What better way to impress the ones you love than with an Azurea restaurant classic? With Executive Chef Ted Peter's Belgian Endive and Miniature Herb Salad recipe, anyone can be a world-renowned chef for the evening. Don't worry, we won't tell anyone.
Belgian Endive and Miniature Herb Salad
Maytag Blue Cheese, Spiced Pecan Praline
White Balsamic Vinaigrette
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20 ea Belgian Endive Leaves, Picked
1 C Baby Tango
1 C Baby Red Oak
1 C Lolla Rossa
½ C Circus Frisse
½ C Maytag Blue Cheese
1 oz Honey
1 T Dijon
1 T Shallots, Minced
4 T White Balsamic
4 T Grapeseed Oil
4 oz Canola Oil
1 pint Grape Tomatoes
1 t Fresh Garlic, Minced
1 T Fresh Basil, Chopped
1 T Fresh Parsley, Chopped
2 T Olive Oil
10 oz Pecan Halves
¼ C Granulated Sugar
2.5 oz Egg Whites
½ t Kosher Salt
½ t Cumin
¼ t Cayenne
For the Salad
Before beginning to make the salad, first make sure that you thoroughly wash all the greens in cold water and rinse well. Cut the Greens into small pieces for the salad and store in the refrigerator with a damp paper towel on top. For the Belgian endive, first cut the ends off, about an inch and a half from the bottom. Discard any leaves that look discolored or torn. Separate each leaf and store in the same manner as the other greens.
For the Vinaigrette
In a blender, combine the honey, Dijon, shallots and white balsamic vinegar and blend for 1 minute. While the blender is still running, combine both oils in a measuring cup or any cup with a spout, and slowly drizzle into the center of the blender. Once all the oil has been incorporated, taste and re season if necessary. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
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In a large bowl combine all ingredients except the pecans. Mix the egg whites, sugar, salt, and spices until they resemble wet sand. Then toss the pecans in with the mixture. Bake at 325 on a silicone baking pad or on a greased baking pan, for about 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Let cool thoroughly.
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In a blender combine garlic, herbs, oil, salt and pepper and blend until combined. In a bowl toss the herb oil with the tomatoes and cook in the oven at 250 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. Let cool before adding to the salad.
Using a chilled mixing bowl, place the greens in the bowl but leave the endive out. Mix in about 4-5 tablespoons of the white balsamic vinaigrette and lightly toss. Taste and season with salt and pepper. On a chilled plate, arrange the greens neatly on the plate. We like to use a rectangle plate with the greens in a line. Place the endive throughout the salad with the light green tips pointing out. Finally, scatter the melted tomatoes, spiced pecans and the maytag blue cheese and enjoy.


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Find the Ejournals by searching for a title word. In addition to the subject Endocrinology, always try other terms that might be relevant, such as diabetes, hormones, etc.
History of Endocrinology
The founding of the Society for Endocrinology 60 years ago marked the beginning of the specialty field of hormones and chemical messengers. This was the period of steroid biochemistry and bioassays. The field has metamorphosed; major changes have occurred from applications of advances in other fields. The development of immunological, receptor-binding and phosphorylation assays consolidated the principles of endocrinology, providing the means of identifying and quantifying hormone status and action. The tenets of hormone deficiency, excess and resistance belong to this era. Endocrinology continues to be one of the most dynamic disciplines in biomedical science and among the most quantitative of the specialties in which the marriage of clinical and basic science is very strong.
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What's more important to you for the next iPad mini, battery life or Retina Display? [Poll]
Small tablets are back in the news this week with Google's new, 1080p capable Nexus 7, prompting many folk to question why Apple can't do the same with the iPad mini. It isn't quite as simple as slapping on a 1080p display, and there are many things to consider in a theoretical Retina equipped iPad mini. One big one is battery life; Apple won't ship until they've managed to get the battery life to their liking, so we're asking you guys. What's more important to you for the next iPad mini, battery life or a Retina Display.
No doubts, the Retina Display on the full sized iPad is stunning, and a total joy to look at. Indeed, speaking personally, the display on the iPad mini is my only disappointment with the device in an otherwise Retina filled world. But, the full sized iPad still experiences great battery life with that Retina Display, so in trading up to it you haven't had to suffer any additional inconvenience. On the other side of the argument, we use tablets differently to our smartphones, so would losing a couple of hours of battery life really be that noticeable?
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What's more important to you for the next iPad mini, battery life or Retina Display? [Poll]
I have a MacBook Air and the lack of retina doesn't really bother me. I once had an iPad 3rd gen and the iPad 2 and mini are unusable. I currently have a first gen Nexus 7 and I prefer it to my wife's Mini. I like the 7in form factor, in fact I won't ever buy a 10 in tablet again. But for me to get an iPad mini, it would have to be Retina. I use my tablet (Nexus 7) and phone (iPhone 4s) more than my computer so I am pixel sensitive on those.
You do understand who huge 1 inch would be. I'm certain they wouldn't need that much room to fit a bigger battery.
Maintaining current battery life while putting in a better screen would be nice. It also really needs a RAM upgrade.
I'm with mase...content with my current iPad mini until Apple is able to build the same form factor as this one without losing battery efficiency...while adding a HiDPI display. Hopefully IGZO from sharp...or other battery saving OS updates can swing the pendulum. I'm still not convinced with the new Nex7. I bought the first one and ridded myself of it when I bought the mini. The original Nex7 struggled to get 4 hours out of its battery. The mini, I easily and routinely exceed 10 hours. I don't mind a 20-30 gram weight 'gain'...but the current form factor is perfect. Would be cool if they could maintain that. The other 'challenge' with the Nex7---or any of the Droid offerings is content and software available and optimized for tablets. That killed the original for me and was a determining factor in getting rid of it. Hopefully Android's 4.3 update allows developers the same ease of scaling as Apple's SDK for phone/tablet/universal software UI appearance. As well, it'll be interesting to see how they package the pixels in the high of resolution when it comes to text and the 'size' of different UI components. Windows <Surface> has had issues with scaling anything other than native apps as well. This point is one that goes unnoticed until you buy the device....and appreciate how well Apple has implemented their scaling processes....whether its the iPhone 4/4s/5---the iPad 3/4 or the new rMBP...they've done excellent programming in the OS to allow content the ability to use each pixel within said app....while the UI around that 1080p video can be 'doubled' for ease of use and targeting with our fingers. For me....additional 512mb of RAM is a must....faster proc would be cool, but I'm willing to wait out retina another year if that's what it takes to being battery life parity to the existing 'mini'.
Retina, and Ram for sure. We talk about battery life all the time, but do you really set down with an iPad, or mini for a full 10 hours? I know use varies with each person, but I get four days of use with the iPad retina display, and still have an hour left on the battery. I have not gotten the mini because I really want retina display, and better ram.
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Battery Life is most important than retina display... I want my device as functional as it could be cause i use it to work, to manage software projects... Not as an entertaiment device..if i want amazing quality display i go to my livinroom where my 80'' Led is.
Until the mini gets retina display I will not buy one. The day it gets retina I will be standing in line to get one or maybe two depending on how bad my wife wants one.
This question / poll is flawed. A better question would be "What's more important to you, a retina display or maintaining / bettering the weight / thinnest of the iPad Mini?" I suspect the new iPad Mini will have a retina display and the same battery life as before, but will be slightly thicker / heavier due to the increased battery size, just as per the iPad 2 / iPad 3 change.
I was so blown away by the iPad 3's retina display that I originally had doubts whether I would even like the mini. (Contemplation happened during the waiting period after the order was placed). However, I realized some positives about non-retina that aren't related just to the battery - there's no heat at all on the mini no matter how long I sit outdoors with the brightness fully cranked up; photos use less space, presumably because lower-res versions are being synced. So, despite how much I hope retina would come back, I'm happy with the mini now.
I'm perfectly happy with the battery life and display of my current iPad mini. What it really needs is more power and more RAM. I tire of my Safari tabs constantly having to reload and I get frustrated when playing Real Racing 3 and an incoming email tanks my frame rate.
I know I want a better processer and ram.
Simply this, I've got an ipad 4 and a mini , I use the ipad 4 about 10% of th time for serious photo viewing, the other 90 the mini display is perfectly fine the form factor is superb and pinch zoom ( obviously) corrects anything that ( rarely) looks clunky, it is a brilliantly portable tool and the retina argument on a screen that small is not worth listening to IMO
To me it seems that all people care about is the retina display, I have lived with an iPad 1 for 2 years and its time for an upgrade. If apple releases an iPad mini 2 next month I could care less about a retina display what I want is a better processor. when I am watching youtube on my iPad 1 I get a notification and youtube crashes and i don't have any other apps open.


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The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is expensive for an affordable small car, but reviewers are thoroughly impressed with its high-quality materials and standard touch screen. Test drivers, however, are less impressed with the Veloster's rear seat accommodations and visibility.
- "The Veloster is impressively quiet for the class. Some road noise and a little wind noise enters the cabin." -- Consumer Guide
- "Overall, materials and switchgear are class appropriate or better and fit-and-finish is excellent." -- Autoblog
- "In fact, the whole interior shames cars that cost thousands - if not tens of thousands - more. Volkswagen and Nissan could learn a lot from the Koreans about the proper application of hard plastics." -- Jalopnik
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The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has an unusual seating arrangement. It seats two people comfortably in the front seats. Most testers say the front seats are comfortable and supportive, though the driver will find that rear visibility is poor. Reviewers, however, are divided over the Veloster's unusual rear seat. There are seats for two people, but to enter the back seat, passengers must enter via a third door on the passenger side. Test drivers are surprised that there's good legroom in the back seat, though taller passengers may bump their heads on the Veloster's sloping roofline.
- "Plenty of headroom and legroom for six footers. The driver seat and tilt and telescopic steering wheel help tailor a comfortable driving position. Bolsters help hold occupants in place during fast corners. Seats are nicely padded and supportive for long drives. … Wide doors make for easy entry and exit." -- Consumer Guide
- "The seats are supportive and comfortable for all-day touring, and the rear seat, while not spacious, could contain a full-size adult for an hour or so with no complaints. ..." -- Jalopnik
- "Forward visibility is relatively unobstructed, thanks to narrow A-pillars, but the view rearward is hampered by that sloping roof line." -- Edmunds
- "Passengers over 6 feet are going to have some issues in back with headroom especially, but legroom is actually pretty decent." -- Motor Trend
- "That bonus rear door opens up to an unexpectedly usable rear seat, with plenty of knee and legroom, and enough headroom for sub-six-foot passengers to avoid claustrophobia, though taller friends will likely balk." -- Autoblog
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Reviewers say the Hyundai Veloster is one of the most well-equipped and well-constructed vehicles in its class. It comes standard with steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a 7-inch touch screen with AM/FM/satellite radio. Test drivers think the touch screen can be confusing. Bluetooth, auxiliary and USB input jacks and Hyundai's Blue Link, a system that allows the driver to send verbal text messages and offers navigation instructions, are also standard.
Navigation and a Dimension premium audio system are optional. Reviewers like both.
- "The major controls are well laid out and easy to see and use at a glance. Every Veloster comes standard with a 7-inch touch screen, which absorbs most audio and infotainment adjustments. The climate controls are separate. Some menus, such as that for general setup adjustments, can be complicated." -- Consumer Guide
- "The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is, quite simply, the most well-appointed vehicle in its price range." -- Edmunds
- "Meanwhile, the optional Dimension audio system sounds excellent." -- Jalopnik
- "Omissions? You can't order heated seats, an oversight that Krafcik pledged to us he would fix by the end of the model year, and leather and high-intensity discharge headlamps, once-costly options that are now making their way to the shallow end of the market, aren't available either." -- Autoblog
Considering the 2012 Veloster is a sporty hatchback, reviewers think the 15.5 cubic feet of cargo space it offers is impressive. And with the rear seats folded, that number increases to 34.7, which is generous.
- "At 105.3 total cubic feet, including passenger and cargo space, it bests the Honda CR-Z and both the Mini Cooper and Clubman." -- Motor Trend
- "Negotiate the trunk's high liftover height, and there's even a surprisingly generous 15.5 cubic-feet of cargo space. How the hell did they cram all that in such a tiny footprint?" -- Autoblog
- "The rear seat backs fold almost flat, but leave an open space between them and the cargo floor into which small items can fall and be lost." -- Consumer Guide


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Our state is facing the greatest public health challenge of our lifetime. As many South Carolinians who have worked all of their lives, paid taxes, and been actively involved in their communities are now reaching retirement, they are also at risk of losing everything they've worked so hard to earn.
So how do you go about planning to care for the over 900,000 seniors we have right now and the million more headed our way over the next 15 years? Government did not anticipate today's skyrocketing health care costs, people living longer, or people outliving their resources. The reality is that there is not enough public money to serve the over 900,000 seniors we now have in South Carolina, and federal and state laws fall short in helping us determine how to apply these precious dollars.
It's clear to me that we have to modernize a system that has not been changed for years; we have to plan and coordinate services so they are easier to access; and we have to create public-private partnerships to provide the safety net our seniors and vulnerable adults deserve.
First and foremost, I plan to continue upgrading the Office on Aging, assisting the network in their outreach efforts, speaking to civic and service clubs, and developing a strategic aging plan for our state. Office on Aging staff members are working hard to develop more efficient office processes, implement a new procedures manual, improve access to pertinent information on our website, create outreach opportunities, and provide training on-line, among many other things. We've also got to find a way to transport the good ideas and best practices I have witnessed as I've traveled across the state to other areas that need assistance. I have instructed the Office on Aging staff to give flexibility when we can, streamline the system where we can, but at all times remain accountable to the taxpayers of this state. That is where I will not bend.
I am convinced that home-based and community-based services are the key to helping keep people independent, healthy, and happy at home, for as long as possible. More importantly, these services prevent the migration to more expensive care. So, as government revenue streams diminish while our senior population continues to increase, we must look for additional funding sources or volunteers to provide for these critical programs.
With the help of community leaders across South Carolina, we can find creative ways to build partnerships to help fill in the gaps. One of the things the federal government got right is that it believes senior services are best delivered at the local level. One size does not fit all for the many unique areas of our state, so it is crucial that we help develop plans, prioritize resources, and reach out to leaders in communities throughout South Carolina for help.
Perhaps the power of these types of partnerships was best illustrated when Leadership South Carolina's Class of 2013 chose to highlight senior hunger in our state. You may not realize it, but South Carolina ranks in the top 10 states for senior hunger. Leadership South Carolina's class project was to bring awareness to this issue, and they answered the call by raising more than $100,000, which included a public service announcement campaign in addition to providing two Honda minivans for use in underprivileged areas in South Carolina that needed help transporting seniors and meals to some of our state's most vulnerable adults.
This partnership with Leadership South Carolina was a step in the right direction, and it was a prime example of how various other groups around the state can also become involved to make a difference.
What it all boils down to is this: Providing care for our seniors and our exploding senior population will require that we do things differently. Albert Einstein once said that doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is insanity.
Making the aging network efficient and expanding its capacity to care for up to two million seniors and vulnerable adults over the next 15 years is not going to be easy and it certainly will not happen overnight. Let's approach this challenge as a team. We have a chance to make a big difference and can accomplish far more if we work together.
Glenn F. McConnell, a Republican, is lieutenant governor of South Carolina and head of the state's Office on Aging.
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Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that a Bowling Green, Ky., man has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. Sergio Medina, 56, pleaded guilty in Warren Circuit Court on July 3 to 11 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.
Medina was charged in this case following an undercover investigation by Attorney General Conway's Cybercrimes Unit. A search warrant was executed in August 2013 at Medina's Bowling Green home, where investigators seized computers containing images depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
"I am pleased that my cybercrimes investigators have helped take another child pornographer off of the Internet," General Conway said. "Our work is making the Internet a safer place for Kentucky kids."
Commonwealth's Attorney Chris Cohron handled the prosecution of this case. Commonwealth's Attorney Cohron has recommended Medina serve a six-year prison sentence. Medina will also be required to register as a sex offender for a period of 20 years. Medina is scheduled to be sentenced on July 29 at 8:30 a.m. in Warren Circuit Court.
Since its creation in June of 2008, General Conway's Cybercrimes Unit has launched 375 child pornography investigations and seized more than 422,600 child pornographic images and videos from the Internet. The unit's is also a member of the U.S. Dept. of Justice Internet Crimes Against Child Task Force.


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The ///M Flight members from BIMMERPOST cruised together this past weekend to to visit Manhart Racing Zentrale in Wuppertal, Germany during the tuning company's open house.
They rolled out of Kaiserslautern seven cars deep at around 0730 and spent about 3.5hrs due to traffic and the weather traveling only 190miles (mind you this is Germany and with their autobahns it should be no more than 2 hrs). They were met at the location by another 8 ///M Flight members from other parts of Germany. The weather as … CONTINUED
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Cotton Mather and Biblia Americana - America's First Bible Commentary. Essays in Reappraisal. Ed. by Reiner Smolinski and Jan Stievermann
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Essays in ReappraisalThis volume serves as a companion piece to the ongoing edition of Cotton Mather's Biblia Americana (1693-1728), the first comprehensive Bible commentary composed in British North America. Written by some of the most prominent scholars in the field, the essays in this collection offer original in-depth studies of Mather and his hitherto unpublished scriptural interpretations in the historical context of the Early Enlightenment, and the rise of Pietism. Transcending the pejorative image of the Puritan witch-doctor, Mather emerges from these essays as an erudite scholar and cosmopolitan theologian who was fully immersed in the rising developments of biblical exegesis around the turn of the eighteenth century. In facing the challenge of historical criticism or in examining the meaning of race and gender in the Bible, Mather wrestled with religious questions that are still relevant today.


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The Moth Mainstage New York City storytelling sensation, The Moth Mainstage, makes its Cultural District debut presented by the Cultural Trust and Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures. The theme is "On Point: Stories of Balancing Acts." Consistently a sell-out, each Mainstage show features five storytellers, a local musician to act as timekeeper, and a charismatic host -- in this case, comedian Dan Kennedy, author of "American Spirit," described as "an amusing guy-version of an Eat, Pray, Love odyssey." Storytellers will include David Newell, best known as "Mr. McFeely" on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.08/22/2013
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The Second City - Happily Ever Laughter America's famed comedy troupe, The Second City, brings its one-of-a-kind "Happily Ever Laughter" tour to Pittsburgh. From the company that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more, comes the next generation of the comedy world's best and brightest in an evening of hilarious sketch comedy and trademark improvisation.08/23/2013
Community Day Outdoor Concert Walter Morales conducts a concert with pops favorites, marches, and a grand fireworks finale.08/24/2013
Shadyside…The Art Festival on Walnut Street The festival presented by Florida's Howard Alan Events takes place along Walnut Street between South Aiken Avenue and South Negley Avenue featuring more than 200 artists from 30 states, live music, a juried outdoor showcase, and prices for all budgets.08/24/2013
Party on the Bridge Knit the Bridge presents a community art party with food, fun & music and family-friendly, hands-on art activities. Get up close to the fabulous fiber installation made possible by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, Fiberarat International, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Heinz Endowments, Sprout Fund, and many more.08/25/2013
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Kyle McClellan's Pitching Success Defies Explanation
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|Kyle McClellan's 2011 season to date, shown here in lithograph form.
K-Mac's gem topped off a weekend series with the Brewers that saw some of the best pitching performances you're likely to ever come across. Both Friday and Saturday saw near no-hitters, thrown, with Jaime Garcia's two-hit, one walk shutout on Friday night one of the most achingly beautiful games I've ever seen thrown. Yovani Gallardo gave up just a single hit in eight innings to the Cards on Saturday, but also walked four and never really looked unhittable the way Garcia did at times.
McClellan's performance looks almost as good on paper as either of those others, but it was really a different breed of game. And, really, that could serve as a perfect microcosm of his season. You want results? K-Mac can deliver. You want pretty? Well, you may need to look elsewhere, then.
On the season, Kyle McClellan is sporting a 5-0 record, with a sterling 3.30 ERA. By fifth starter standards, that's not just good, that's unbelievable. The underlying numbers, though, are puzzling, to say the least.
McClellan is only striking out 4.53 hitters per nine innings, a shockingly low number. There's always a certain amount of giveback on strikeout rates when a pitcher moves from relief to starting; K-Mac struck out right around seven per nine innings each of the previous three seasons. Losing 2.5 off your K rate is more than a little giveback, though. That number puts McClellan down in dangerous territory, to be honest.
K-Mac is also sporting a 3.09 B/9 rate, which isn't bad, but isn't really anything all that remarkable. That gives him a K/BB rate of just under 1.50 (it's 1.47, to be exact), which is very mediocre territory. You want to know what a pitcher with a 4.5ish strikeout rate usually has to do to be successful? Look at Joel Pineiro's 2009 season. He struck out just 4.42 hitters per nine that season, but his walk rate was a ridiculous 1.14. It was a blast from the past, to put it lightly. By comparison, McClellan's walk rate looks positively awful.
The one real saving grace for McClellan on the season has been his low home run rate. He's given up just 3 homers in 43.2 innings, good for an HR/9 of 0.62. Keeping the ball in the park can cover for a multitude of sins.
What's really strange about McClellan's numbers, though, is it doesn't really appear he's actually getting all that lucky anywhere. A strikeout rate as low as his screams out luck, but his FIP for the season is 3.99. (In other words, his ERA should be a little closer to 4.00 than it is right now, but it isn't as if he's been ungodly lucky not to be giving up half a dozen runs every time out.)
His batting average on balls in play is .283, league average is in the .290-.300 range. At the very least, .283 is well within a reasonable deviation. He isn't getting hugely lucky on the contact he's allowing. He's stranding runners at a 79.2% clip; again, that might be a tad high but not ungodly so. A few percentage points at the most.
To be honest, K-Mac's 2011 season feels to me like one of those M.C. Escher paintings, of the square staircase that only goes up or the room with all the doors. The really odd thing, though, is that instead of being a painting of something you know to be false, the picture you're actually looking at is a photo of something real. It looks like an optical illusion, but somehow it isn't. So does that make it still an optical illusion, since it's fooling you one way or the other?
If Kyle McClellan pitches exactly as he has so far for the rest of the season, his numbers will likely get just a little worse, moving toward his FIP of 3.99. (Or his xFIP of 4.17, if you want to get even more technical.) Still, for a fifth starter, a 4-ish ERA is incredibly good. Most teams are starting down ERAs a run and a half higher than that from their fifth starters.
So here's the moral of the story: if K-Mac is good, it will probably look quite a bit like his game on Sunday. He'll be successful, but it will feel like luck. But it won't be luck. It just won't be pretty.
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SOMERSET, N.J., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alfacell Corporation (Nasdaq: ACEL) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
The company recorded a net loss of approximately $2.7 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted common share, for the fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, compared to a net loss of $2.4 million, or $0.05 per basic and diluted common share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $0.2 million, and investment income decreased by approximately $0.1 million, during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the same quarter a year ago.
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Vela has a long list to do in Washington, he says
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela bent over his laptop and scrolled through a wish list for his district.
The list was six pages long. Single-spaced. And just a summary.
The freshman congressman spent three months gathering it, meeting with constituents and public officials at the state and local level in the new 34th Congressional District. It traces a path from the southern tip of Texas, along the Gulf Coast up to Nueces County and then into the interior.
The people therein have needs, hopes and expectations for their new representative. So does he.
It all left the conservative Democrat from Brownsville a bit humbled as he contemplated the steep hill before him in his new job. He paused to consider his answer to the question, what are your goals for your time in Congress?
"The reason I'm hesitating is because some of these are so lofty, I know that they're going to be very difficult to accomplish," Vela said during his first interview in his new congressional office earlier this month.
Indeed, his main job will be to learn and to earn trust so he can wield some clout down the road in Congress, political observers said. The Coastal Bend is low on congressional clout overall because U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, a Republican from Corpus Christi, is just beginning his second term.
In 2010, Farenthold toppled former U.S. Rep. Solomon Ortiz, a Democrat who began serving in 1983.
Having junior congressional representation is never favorable for an area, Dr. Joshua Ozymy, associate political science professor at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, said in an email.
Generally, it takes at least 10 years to become powerful in Washington, longtime Corpus Christi political analyst Bob Bezdek said. Nose to the grindstone and out of the limelight is a good approach for anyone in a new political position.
"I've seen ... where people burst on the scene and they act like they're going to change everything, and that just doesn't work," Bezdek, who taught political science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi from 1973 to 2010, said. "If it does anything, it tends to irritate a lot of the people who have been around for a period of time."
The only thing worse than a junior delegation is a senior delegation skilled enough to win re-election again and again but short of "political cunning" and skill to get things done in Congress, Ozymy said.
South Texas has had its share of all of them, he said. It's a matter of waiting and seeing for now whether Farenthold and Vela will display great political acumen and skill to benefit the community.
Among Vela's lofty goals are working with state and local leaders to bring a medical school to South Texas, a University of Texas project and a private space-launching pad to South Padre Island via SpaceX. He also wants to make sure Naval Air Station Kingsville and the Corpus Christi Army Depot survive any new rounds of base realignment and closure.
Vela wants to see the channels of the Port of Brownsville, where most of the nation's ship scrapping takes place, deepened and widened.
Improving the port is necessary to accommodate offshore rigs and Navy ships putting out to pasture over the next 10 to 20 years, he said.
"I'm excited about working on these things to see if we can really get something done," Vela said.
At the national level, he plans to focus on improving the economy and education, as well as "adjusting" President Obama's health care reform so members of the medical community can do their jobs "without added obstacles," he said on his campaign website after his election.
He also wants to begin humane and comprehensive immigration reform by making the president's deferred action plan for young illegal immigrants a new law.
Vela ticked off something he thinks the people he works for want.
"For starters, I think that most constituents would like to see Congress working together so that we can start accomplishing some things and resolving some of the issues that we're confronting when we see the budget," he said.
His political stance might help him work in a bipartisan fashion.
"A conservative Democrat in a bitterly divided House can use that position as leverage for a few key votes," Ozymy said.
Washington correspondent Trish Choate can be reached at 202-408-2709 or email@example.com.
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Welcome to Alloa Baptist Church.
Alloa Baptist Church is part of the Baptist Union of Scotland. We aim to be a worshipping,
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That the Lord Jesus Christ our God and Saviour is the sole and absolute Authority in all matters pertaining to faith and practice, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, and that each church has liberty, under guidance of the Holy Spirit, to interpret and administer His laws.
That Christian Baptism is the immersion in water into the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, of those who have professed repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for our sins according to the Scriptures; was buried and rose again on the third day.
It is the duty of every disciple to bear witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to take part in the evangelisation of the world..
We celebrate the Lord's Supper each Sunday, and the Communion table is open to all those who love and serve the Lord.