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This Land Is Your Land, by Amy Ruppel.
15% of the gross sale of this print goes to American Forests.
Amy Ruppel is a Midwestern transplant to the Pacific Northwest. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Printmaking-Lithography, but soon fell in love with Adobe Illustrator. She has been using the program since the day it came into the world, and was hooked immediately. Amy has always been a fan of design and illustration, and has allowed her path to follow those desires – down a vector path!
Amy lives in Portland, OR, and has been her own boss since 2000. She has been lucky to work on interesting projects with some great clients – Target, Converse, and Klutz, to name a few. In addition to the client work, she loves pursuing her own thing, continuing to make art and holding a monthly online sale on her website, which helps to keep that passion alive. She often works with wax painting, which she discovered a few years ago in an encaustic class. The medium allows for a marriage between her digital work and her desire to create with her hands.
About the print:
A while ago, I made a similar print with trees in the shape of Oregon, my home state. The print was inspired by a hike I'd recently been on, where I was appreciating all of the tall pine trees. Making that print felt like a good way to express my appreciation for them. When I was perusing the list of charities on The Working Proof, American Forests came up, and the idea for This Land Is Your Land popped into my head instantly. This time, I added a heart, because our nation's forests are incredible.
The inspirational "Home" print.
What has inspired you recently?
The craft movement has been immense. Brings me back to my days of loving Scandinavian and mid-century pottery and textiles. The internet has been an amazing tool for discovery and exploration into what is being made currently.
You studied lithography in college, but became interested in digital illustration shortly thereafter. How does working in one medium verses the other affect the way that you think about or approach your work? Do you ever use lithography in your work now?
I wish I used lithography in my work now. But it's never too late, right? I certainly don't get the same effect on the computer as a nice chunk of limestone would give me. I think that drawing digitally leads to such clean lines and perfect, flat color, that I push those extremes with the medium. And when I use another medium, be it painting with acrylics, or drawing with charcoal or pencil, the tooth of the surface and looseness of line get all the freedom they deserve. Each medium has it's own qualities, and I let the medium control the look of the image. If I make a mistake when I'm drawing, though, my left hand automatically makes the "keystroke motion" for undo! I need an eraser that says "UNDO".
Why did you choose to pair American Forests with your print?
I love trees. I grew up in the woods. I need to escape to and hike in the forests here often, to get myself back to nature. It is inspiring to no end.
How have you seen art transform the world around you?
I see more and more people pulling their imagery from nature and animals, and I love that it is seen as art. The real thing is art.
If you could pick one artist to mentor you, who would it be?
I loved the landscapes of Milton Avery. He simplified nature into pure swaths of color.
Who are some artists that other people should know about?
Oh, there are so many: Lizzy Stewart, Maxwell Holyoke-Hirsch, Lisa Congdon, Lisa DeJohn, Trish Grantham, Frank Chimero, Michael Paulus, Jon Klassen, Marci Washington, Scarlett Hooft Graafland... I could go on forever. When I find an artist on the web that I love, I pull their site bookmark into a folder called "artists I adore". That folder keeps growing every day.
What are you looking forward to in 2010?
2010! I'm so glad you're here. I have a project that I just completed with Hewlett Packard that makes me proud, and will be launching in early May, worldwide! I'm also designing a special piece for Schoolhouse Electric, based here in Portland. I hope to start taking on more illustration projects this year. I have the most fun when I'm working with (and for) others. Painting-wise, I'm going to be pushing my acrylics usage and will see if I can come up with another series, like the "Mean Birds" or "Bovids" pieces I made last year. I'm looking forward to new ventures each and every day. Bring it!


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Cal Maritime is a campus of the California State Maritime University but is unique in many ways. We expect more of our students and hold them to higher standards outside of the classroom than any other CSU campus could hope to do. Our students, called Cadets, all participate in an active Corps of Cadets as well as being members of the Associated Students of the California Maritime Academy. Additionally, our cadets are active in academic and non-academic clubs and organizations, intramural and inter-collegiate athletics, and numerous programs on campus leading to the enhancement of student life and professional development.
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HELPER/GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. - Pamela J. Simillion Cotton, 73, passed away April 7, 2009 at home in Glenwood Springs, Colo., after a long illness.
She was born in Glenwood Springs July 20, 1935, the youngest of seven children born to Rocco and Mary Lazar Simillion.
Pam is survived by a daughter, Julie (Greg) Gortsema, New Castle, Colo.; sons, Russell (Lisa), Silt, Colo.; Ron (Cindy) Las Vegas, Nev.; Rodney, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; and Robbie (Brenda), Ft. Mohave, Ariz.; a sister, Josephine (Walt) Borla, Helper; and brother, Robert (Carol) Simillion, St.George. Preceded in death bv three husbands; her parents; and four brothers, Kenneth, Norman (Buzz), Ronald and Paul, the latter a World War 11 Navy casualty.
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The South Dakota State men's tennis team beat the storm to Grand Forks, N.D., and beat UND 6-1 in the process.
SDSU left early Tuesday morning and beat the weather north, swept singles in a 6-1 win versus North Dakota and returned before the storm started again Tuesday evening.
All three doubles matches were won or lost by the same 8-5 score. UND warmed up more quickly with doubles wins at No. 1 and No. 2 for the team point and the early lead.
Henrique Pereira and Lucas Pereira defeated Will Biernat and David Bergstrom in the No. 3 slot, but SDSU was unable to secure a second doubles match.
The momentum shifted dramatically in singles, as the Jacks swept all six matches versus North Dakota, five in straight sets.
Andrea Boglić defeated Josh Oothoudt 6-2, 6-3 at the top spot to open the scoring. Parker Lawley won by the inverse, 6-3, 6-2, versus Ryan McGuigan at No. 2.
Mateus Moreira and James Thorp tied for the least amount of games lost by a Jackrabbit. Moreira defeated Connor Oberle 6-2, 6-0 at No. 3, while Thorp defeated Joe Lee 6-1, 6-1 at No. 5.
H. Pereira and L. Pereira completed their day with singles wins at No. 4 and No. 6, respectively. H. Pereira defeated Grant Bakke 6-3, 6-4, while L. Pereira needed a third-set super tiebreaker to defeat Biernat 2-6, 6-4, 10-4.
"Today was a great mental effort by the team," head coach Michael Engdahl said. "We had sketchy weather conditions and we did not even know if we were going to make the trip in the morning. After all of that, we went down and fell behind after doubles. It is easy to get down on yourself mentally at that point. But we responded in singles and it is a great sign leading into a conference meet this weekend."
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Our 3 1/2 month old has just learned how to make an ear-piercing screech, which appears to either mean "happy" or "tired and grumpy".
How can we dissuade her from making this noise, without "ignoring" her when she's upset?
I took a slightly different approach to the other answers.
I simply ignored the screeching, and exaggerated my reactions to everything else.
If he smiled, cooed, burped, or even simply made eye contact, I would put on a big smile and talk to him, tickle him, etc..
When he made loud, painful sounds, I made sure my expression didn't flicker, and I gave him absolutely no response.
I figured that rewarding positive behavior, and ignoring negative behavior rather than actively discouraging it, would be an effective means of communication at that age, since they are so focused on watching for responses and learning how to interact. It did seem to work, as the loud screeching phase was very short for us.
Screeching is unfortunately a common first means of communication, and I can wholly understand why you want to discourage that.
One way to teach it is to encourage her and interact with joy when the makes all other kinds of sounds, to let her know that these are sounds that please you. When she makes these ear-piercing shrieks, show her your discomfort - distort your face, cover your ears, wail or moan, and tell her in plain spoken language "that hurt." Even at her young age, she'll eventually understand that there is a difference.
One of the things kids don't like is a loss of interaction. My son started screeching really loudly, and our reacting with discomfort only made him do it more. Children like to control things, and it's natural for them to do what they can do to make people react. There's no point in getting angry and upset as they genuinely don't understand at their age, so I decided to try and provide feedback in the form of controlling interaction. Every time he screeched I looked away until he stopped, then I looked back. That worked for awhile, but then he did it again and looking away didn't stop him, he just did it louder, so every time he screeched I walked out of the room until he stopped, then I came back in. It did not take long for him to figure it out, and within 2-3 days he stopped and I never had to do anything like that ever again.
In order for interaction control to work you have to react quickly do an association forms: as soon as he starts screeching you leave the room and go where they can't see you, and as soon as they stop you come back in. If you do it promptly and consistently they learn to associate the behavior with something they don't like, leading to them stopping the behavior. If you don't do it consistently or wait until your child's been screeching (or whatever other behavior) for 10 minutes then you'll just confuse your child.
You can't convince a 4 month old to stop a behavior using words, they just don't get it. Interaction is a powerful way to communicate what you want, give more for positive behavior and less for negative behavior. It's much more constructive then getting angry, and it works.
At 4 months old, your baby is simply experimenting with their voice and sounds and trying to make different vocalizations. This is not permanent so I wouldn't worry about correcting any behaviors. Maybe if you are talking about a 2 year old screeching, then some of the answers provided here are relevant. Otherwise for an infant, it's just another developmental milestone and I would just let them learn and explore.


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Over the coming days and weeks we'll be releasing many previews and freebies for the Mistborn Adventure Game line. Sometimes you'll get new sheets and rules excerpts, other times art and story material, and we also have a few special surprises planned as well. Be sure to watch the Crafty Games website, Like us on Facebook, and Follow us on Twitter for more previews leading up to the December 15 release of the Mistborn Adventure Game.
Today we bring you a portion of the Building a Hero section: an overview of Destiny and Tragedy...
The Heroes and Villains of Scadrial matter in the grand scheme of things, and their actions can change the world, for good or ill. They must also overcome great hardships on the road to glory or infamy, rising above devastating poverty, institutionalized oppression, ethnic cleansing, and sometimes even the shackles of slavery. This struggle to realize one's calling without falling prey to the demons of the past is the mark of a true hero.
Many characters in your story have a Destiny (a higher purpose, which may or may not have been fated), and a Tragedy (a traumatic event or memory that haunts the character to this day). All Heroes have both, and many Villains do as well.
A Hero's Destiny or Tragedy may be unknown to the character (or even the player) when the game starts, becoming something to discover. A player or character may also believe his or her Destiny is one thing when it's really another. Meanwhile, the Narrator knows all characters' Destinies and Tragedies, including the Villains', though he or she may decide a Villain is unaware and roleplay accordingly.
Destiny and Tragedy unfold like subplots, in that they have Beginnings, Middles, and Ends, and their game effects are progressively more potent the deeper you get into their story. The Narrator may sometimes have you script your own Destinies and Tragedies, especially if he or she wants you to embrace and apply them as you describe your character's actions. Most of the time, though, you'll identify your character's Destiny and Tragedy and the Narrator will develop the scripts so that part of your character's story is gradually revealed over the course of the game.
It's possible your character may fulfill his or her Destiny, or conquer his or her Tragedy in play — this is often the meat of truly mighty storytelling, after all — and such a momentous event warrants care, attention, and celebration within the Crew. The Narrator might even decide it merits new Advancements or even a Turning Point.
One thing to keep in mind is that a great character often has a great limitation, or in game terms, a great Tragedy. Don't look at it as a weakness you're annoyed to have. Look at it as one of the most defining aspects of who your character is. All great heroes from fiction — from Spiderman to Frodo to Jean Valjean — have defining moments like this in their past, and you should too. Often, it is what a character cannot do that makes them truly come alive.
...and now a companion excerpt from later in the same section, when you're answering questions to build your Hero...
Manning a crew is dangerous work. As outsiders, mercenaries, criminals, outlaws, and rebels, members may find themselves always on the run, dead at the hands of an enemy, slowly withering away in prison, or tormented under an interrogator's knife. No one in their right mind would take such chances unless they believed the rewards outweighed the risk — not even a Hero.
Beyond your character's motives for joining the crew, imagine what he or she believes they're meant to do. In a perfect world, with all the right tools at hand, what does your character think or hope to accomplish? This is a personal question, and should be answered separately for each character, above and beyond the goals and dreams of the crew.
Your answer should differ from your Drive Trait (see Question 1), though it can certainly be related. If your character is a noble who joined the crew hoping to rebuild his name, he might believe his ultimate purpose is to lead his house to victory over a rival. Likewise, a thief may have thrown in with the other heroes to become famous, all the while dreaming of finding a secret so powerful it will shake the Empire to its foundations.
This is your chance to think big. Your answer to this final question should be something your character can't possibly achieve on his or her own, something grand in scope that's daring and dangerous enough to be truly worthy of a Hero. Here are a few examples sprinkled from the Mistborn novels, along with a few more to get the wheels turning:
Write your answer in the Destiny section of your character sheet, and remember, this is just what your character believes he or she is supposed to do. Based on your answer, the Narrator will decide on your true Destiny, which is privately recorded on a Secrets sheet.
Your perceived and true Destinies may be identical, they may be related, or they may have nothing to do with one another. Both can have a number of impacts on play, as described in Book 4, and this is where the Narrator should look for guidance about true Destinies as well. [NOTE: Chapters in the Mistborn Adventure Game core book are called "Books." There are only four of them, and each comprehensively covers a different aspect of the setting or rules.]
Just as none of us knows what tomorrow may bring, no character can be certain of his or her Destiny — only discover it with a coming dawn. What's written on your character sheet may change as you learn more about your true Destiny, and that's part of the fun. Coming to understand your purpose through play is one of the most compelling parts of the Mistborn Adventure Game.
So how do Destiny and Tragedy impact your characters' rolls? Stay tuned. We'll be covering that in a separate upcoming excerpt.
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PRICE/PASCO, Wash. - Norman Wallace Pike passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 21, 1006 in Pasco, Wash.
He was born May 19, 1927 to Leonard Anthony Pike and Lucille Quinney Pike in Price where he grew up.
Norm was drafted and served in World War II from August 1945 until he was honorably discharged in December 1946.
He moved to Richland, Wash. in 1952 to work for GE where he would soon meet and wed Mary Bernadette Shinker at St. Patrick's on June 6, 1953.
Norm and his family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1972 and returned to the Tri-Cities area in 1976 where he worked and retired from Energy NW in 1994.
Norm and Mary "Deets" Pike were devoted to each other for more than 52 years and fondly remember their 50th wedding anniversary with family and long time friends.
Norm loved family and friends, especially his grandchildren and he always had a joke or two. Over the years he enjoyed dancing, cribbage, hunting, fishing, oil painting and gardening where he was always hunting down weeds in his meticulous lawn. He took up golf upon retiring and loved watching westerns, John Wayne, the Lakers, Dolphins and Detroit Tigers and listening to Johnny Cash.
Norm is survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Debbie and Kreg Brasel and children Jason and Alissa; son, Bruce and Liz Pike and children, Daniel, Allen and Paige; daughter, Toni and Scott Strodel; daughter, Tami and Ed Shea and children Chloe and Claire; son, Brian Pike and children, Ryan and Sierra; brothers, Bob Pike of Price; and Donald Pike of Ashville, Ohio. Norm is preceded in death by infant children, Mary and Joseph Pike; brothers, Bruce Pike and Allen "Bud" Pike; and parents, Leonard and Lucille Pike.
Services will be Thursday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's, 1320 W. Henry in Pasco, Wash., and a rosary was Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Greenlee Funeral Home, 1608 W. Court St., Pasco, Wash.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at Avalon Health and Rehabilitation Center for their care, compassion and support throughout Norm's stay. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Norm's name to Lewy Body Dementia, P.O. Box 11390, Tempe, AZ 85284-0024 or St. Patrick's Altar Society, 1320 W. Henry, Pasco, WA 99301.
STANDARDVILLE/MAGNA - Patricia Joy Rogers, 56, our loving mom and grandma, passed away Jan. 23, 2006.
She was born Dec. 1, 1949 in Standardville to John and Mary Ellen Davis Reese. She married Alan Lee Rogers on May 15, 1982 in Price. Alan preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 2004.
Patricia worked at the Veterans Administration Medical Center for several years and at extended care centers in Price.
Family was important - followed by shopping! Patricia's influence was wide spread, including family, friends, patients and associates. She was a friend to all.
Survived by children, Destri (Robert) Kenley, Josh (Miriam) Ellis; grandchildren, Heather (Kevin) LeFevre, Lacey Kenley, Danny Ellis, Alexis Ellis; sisters and brother, Sarah Dean Byrge, Connie (Carol) Jeffs, Larry (Siegrid) Marshall, Bill Reese and Beverly. Also many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband; son, Troy Dean Warren.
Graveside funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 27 at noon at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 South Redwood Road, Bluffdale.
SPRING GLEN/BASALT, Colo. - John Henry Losik, 87, passed away at his residence in Basalt, Colo., on Jan. 23, 2006.
John was born July 16, 1918 in Franklin, Kan., to Louis and Geneieve (Migdol) Losik. He married Dorothy (Millarich) Horvath on Dec. 13, 1952.
He lived in Chicago, Ill., Peerless and Spring Glen before moving to Glenwood Springs, Colo., in 1959. He was a resident of Carbondale, Colo., from 1961 until his death where he lived near his daughter, Tina Grange.
He worked in coal mines for 38 years in Utah and Colorado. He also did construction work in Aspen, Vail and Steamboat Springs, Colo.
He enjoyed working with wood and helped several people in Carbondale with work on their homes. He also refinished furniture and enjoyed working in his yard and garden. He loved polka dancing.
He is survived by sons, Stephen (Nancy) Losik of Big Piney, Wyo.; Carl J. Losik, Casper, Wyo.; daughter, Tina (Jimmy) Grange of Basalt, Colo.; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; parents, Louis and Geneieve Losik; and 11 brothers and sisters.
Rosary was at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Basalt Colo., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., and a Mass of Resurrection will be held at St. Vincent's Catholic Church, 250 Midland, Basalt, Colo., at 10 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 26. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Carbondale, Colo.


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Soft, spring weight military inspired wool blanket with grey and white stripes. With over a century of experience, Faribault Woolen Mill Co. uses the highest quality materials, manufacturing, and hand sewn techniques.
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POTSDAM Hopes for a Nov. 5 vote on the creation of a recreation district have slipped away as Town Council members continue to hash out the details of the necessary agreement with the village.
The board held a special meeting Monday to discuss the draft of a memorandum of understanding between the municipalities. The draft was written by village officials and outlines the duties of each municipality should the town take sole control of the recreation program. The program now is funded evenly between the town and village, but the village voted in March to drop support and hand off full responsibility to the town.
The town plans to create a special taxing district to fund the program. The district would include all town residents except those who live in the village of Norwood, which has its own recreation program.
The board would have had to vote in support of the memorandum of understanding by Monday to fall within the tight timetable required for an election-day referendum, but that did not happen. Board members agreed with the broad strokes of the agreement, but the devil is in the details.
I think theres a lot more that needs to be worked out with this before we go ahead, Councilman Michael J. Zagrobelny said.
The village has agreed to turn over all recreation properties, assets and equipment to the town. Town board members said they wanted a full list of what they will be getting before finalizing the agreement.
Board members also wanted to know how much the village would charge the town for water and sewer services to Pine Street Arena.
The main concern is the future cost of retirement benefits for longtime Recreation Director Timothy W. Carey. Mr. Carey is a village employee, and is only three years away from being able to retire with full benefits. The village has a larger health and retirement package than the town.
The memorandum of understanding calls for Mr. Carey to continue in the new program with the same pay and benefits, with the cost split evenly between the town and village. Upon his retirement, the town and village would continue to split the cost of his retirement benefits.
Most board members agreed with this compromise, but asked that it be worded more specifically to clear up confusion in the draft agreement.
Board members will revise the draft and send it back to the village for consideration.
If the agreement is passed, there will have to be a waiting period during which the town would hold public informational meetings before it takes effect.
During that time those within the affected area can file a petition to force the issue to a vote. If a petition gathers 140 signatures, a referendum will be scheduled, possibly in early 2014.
Had the town board passed the agreement Monday, it might have been possible to complete the required steps in time for a Nov. 5 vote. However, board members agreed that acting hastily could be harmful.
Now were dead in the water for the Nov. 5 election, Town Supervisor Marie C. Regan said.
Ms. Regan said she is glad the process will not be rushed. More details have to be finalized, she said, and by delaying for a few more months, the board can avoid criticism that it is trying to rush the process.
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As of yesterday, the fires in the Linville Gorge Wilderness are 95 percent contained.Totaling over 5,400 acres, the three fires initially started from lightning strikes on June 8. Both the Dobson Knob fire and the Cold Mountain fire have been contained. Firefighters are working to contain the 4,517 acre fire at Shortoff- and believe they are almost there.
Although contained, the Dobson Knob fire is being watched closely today because of the amount of unburned fuel within the fire perimeter.
Firefighters plan to spend today mopping up hot spots and maintaining the containment lines. While the Table Rock picnic area and surrounding trails remain closed, the western side of the gorge off Forest Road 105, including Wiseman's View, is open. Spence Ridge Trail on the eastern side of the Linville River to Shortoff Mountain, between the river and Forest Road 118 is still closed.The U.S. Forest Service wishes to remind the public that fireworks are not allowed on the Pisgah National Forest.
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Perihelion Night on the wooded moon Verd. A time of strange sightings, ghosts, and celebration before the morn, when Lord Esnic marries the beautiful Lady Ria. However Ria has other ideas, and flees through the gravity wells which dot the moon to meet with her true love Tonio. When the Doctor and Jo arrive on Verd, drawn down by the fluctuating gravity, they find themselves involved in the unpredictable events of Perihelion.
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La Perla Sparkling Jasmine Embroidered Stretch-Tulle Underwired Bra ($230) and Briefs ($130)
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Cartier Tank Francaise Watch ($4,300)
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So the IRS stiffed you and the check you're staring at isn't moving mountains in terms of life changes? Consider this geometric print skirt wearable art at an amazing price.
J. Crew Collection Pencil Wrap Skirt in Cubist Print ($198)
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Delfina Delettrez 18K Yellow Gold Chain & Silver Collar Pearl Necklace ($985)
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Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Nappa Ayers Messenger Bag in Red ($2,250)
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Guidelines that enable professional and volunteer tree planters to assess the cost-effectiveness of using urban tree planting programs to conserve energy and reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.
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Trees in Our City - Central Florida.
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Trees in Our City - Northern California Coast.
Center for Urban Forest Research
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iTree: Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis.
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Rainfall interception by Santa Monica's municipal urban forest.
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Tree Values Quantified.
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Tree planting to optimize energy and CO2 benefits.
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Impact of Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis for HIV-Infected Adults on Antifolate Resistance
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At least three studies in sub-Saharan Africa have demonstrated a decrease in morbidity or mortality among HIV-infected adults who took daily cotrimoxazole (trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole) [CTX] prophylaxis. Because of the demonstrated beneficial effect, high tolerability and low cost of CTX, the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) recommends that HIV-infected persons with symptomatic HIV or depressed CD4 counts receive daily CTX. The effect of this recommendation on subsequent development of antimicrobial resistance to antifolates among important pathogens needs to be evaluated. The investigators measured the change in the prevalence of markers of antifolate resistance among P. falciparum, and the change in the prevalence of CTX resistance among S. pneumoniae, and E. coli in HIV-infected individuals receiving CTX daily prophylaxis. In addition, the investigators measured the change in the prevalence of naso-pharyngeal or oro-pharyngeal carriage of CTX resistant S. pneumoniae among children living in households where an HIV-infected adult was receiving CTX daily prophylaxis.
Opportunistic Infections
Drug: Cotrimoxazole (trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole)
Phase 4
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|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Educational/Counseling/Training
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|An Evaluation of the Impact of Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis for HIV-Infected Adults on the Development of Antifolate Resistance Among Plasmodium Falciparum, Streptococcus Pneumoniae, and Escherichia Coli
- Change in Plasmodium falciparum molecular markers of antifolate resistance before and while taking daily CTX
- Change in nasopharyngeal pneumococcal resistance before and while taking daily CTX, and among children living in households where adults are taking daily CTX
- Change in commensal E. coli resistance before and while taking daily CTX
- To measure CTX-resistance among Salmonella and other enteric bacterial pathogens in patients with diarrhea in the study area
- To assess the efficacy of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) treatment of breakthrough P. falciparum parasitemia and clinical malaria among HIV-infected persons taking daily CTX prophylaxis
- To measure sulfa metabolite levels in HIV-infected persons receiving daily CTX who develop a drug reaction, to determine if differing rates of metabolism contribute to the development of adverse reactions
- To assess the effect of daily CTX prophylaxis on the etiology of diarrheal diseases in HIV-infected persons
- To evaluate the serotype distribution of and immune response to colonizing pneumococci
- To assess the cause of diarrheal diseases among HIV-infected persons
- To measure the change in quality of life indicators among clients receiving daily CTX
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|Study Start Date:
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|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|November 2003
We conducted this study in Kisumu, Kenya where HIV prevalence is high and malaria is highly endemic. HIV infected and uninfected adults were assigned to receive daily CTX if CD4 cell count was <350, or daily multivitamin if CD4 cell count was >= 350 or if the client was HIV negative. All clients were then followed for a total of 6 months. At specified scheduled and sick visits, clients received a physical exam, blood smears, nasopharyngeal swabs and stool samples or rectal swabs. Samples collected at baseline and during follow-up were used to measure the change in CTX resistance among P. falciparum parasites, pneumococcus isolates, and commensal E. coli.
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|15 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
Clients presenting to the CRC HIV counseling and testing site in Kisumu were eligible for the study if they met the following inclusion criteria:
- 15 years of age or older
- Able to make all follow-up visits (i.e. do not plan to leave Kisumu during the next 6 months, are not homebound)
- Able to understand and give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Clients were not eligible for the study if they met any of the following exclusion criteria:
- Known allergic reaction to sulfa medications (i.e. CTX, sulfadoxine- pyrimethamine)
- Women in their first trimester of pregnancy or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- Clients taking daily antibiotics for treatment of a chronic illness; or prophylaxis, excluding tuberculosis treatment.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00137657
|CDC KEMRI Research Institute
|Kisumu, Kenya
|Principal Investigator:
|Mary J Hamel, M.D.
|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
No publications provided
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|NCT00137657 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 29, 2005
|Last Updated:
|December 12, 2005
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government
Keywords provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
E. Coli
S. pneumoniae
drug resistance
opportunistic infections
East Africa
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Opportunistic Infections
Lung Diseases
Parasitic Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiratory Tract Infections
Virus Diseases
Folic Acid Antagonists
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Combination
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary
Antiparasitic Agents
Antiprotozoal Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Renal Agents
Therapeutic Uses
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Tennis competes out west
The South Dakota State men's and women's tennis teams competed out west versus Metro State, Northern Colorado.
On Friday, both teams won at Metro State. The men's team won 7-2 and the women's team won 8-1.
On the men's side, SDSU secured the doubles point with a sweep of the doubles matches. Andrea Boglić and Parker Lawley were pushed to the limit at No. 1, but won the tiebreaker for a 9-8 (7-1) win. The Jacks completed the sweet with sound wins at No. 2 by James Thorp and Luke Elifson (8-5) and at No. 3 by Lucas Pereira and Henrique Pereira (8-2).
In singles, Metro State won at the top and bottom spots, but SDSU won all matches in between.
H. Pereira and Lawley won in convincing fashion at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, by scores of 6-2, 6-0 and 6-2, 6-1. Thorp won the first-set tiebreaker 7-6 (7-4) at No. 4 and won the second by one break of serve. L. Pereira also won in straight sets at No. 5, 6-1, 6-2.
The win was SDSU's first of the young spring season.
On the women's side, SDSU dominated from start to finish, starting with doubles. The Jacks won the doubles point with a sweep. Ffion Davies and Jenny Blackburne won by one break of serve at No. 1 (8-5). Brooke Henry and Tacy Haws-Lay won 8-2 at No. 2 and Beatriz Souza and Florencia Magni won 8-3 at No. 3.
In singles, SDSU won at the top five spots to secure the meet.
Davies continued her stellar play with a 6-2, 6-2 win at the top spot. Magni won by an identical score at No. 2. Blackburne, Souza and Haws-Lay were all straight-set winners at No. 3, 4 and 5, respectively. None of the top five SDSU players lost more than two games in a single set.
The win pushed SDSU's record to 2-4 this season.
On Sunday, the Jacks lost at Northern Colorado. The women's team lost 6-0 and the men's team lost 4-3.
On the women's side, the Bears won two of the three doubles matches for the team point. Beatriz Souza and Florencia Magni were winners for the second time this weekend at No. 3 (8-2), but SDSU's other doubles teams both lost by one break.
In singles, three of the top four matches were decided in full third sets, but Northern Colorado won each third set.
Ffion Davies lost the first set 6-2, but rebounded for a 6-3 win in the second. In the third set, however, she was outlasted 6-4. Jenny Blackburne and Souza each won the first set at No. 2 and No. 4, respectively, but were unable to hold on in three-set losses.
The No. 6 singles match was unfinished, resulting in a 6-0 meet score.
The loss dropped SDSU to 2-5 this season. The women's team is back in action next weekend in Waterloo Iowa for three meets (Upper Iowa, Northern Iowa, Green Bay).
On the men's side, Northern Colorado swept the doubles matches for the team point. Mateus Moreira and Lucas Pereira fought hard at No 3, but lost by one break of service.
In singles, the Jacks were in every match, but needed four and were only able to muster a split. Moreira was a straight-set, 7-5, 7-5 winner at No. 2, as was Parker Lawley at No. 3 (7-5, 6-4). James Thorp dropped the first set 6-1, but forced a third set after a 6-4 second set and won the third 7-5. The Bears won the other three singles matches in straight sets.
The loss dropped the men's tennis team to 1-6 on the season. SDSU faces its second short turnaround in a meet tomorrow at Nebraska Wesleyan. Meet time is set for 1:30 p.m. in Lincoln.
Complete results from Saturday's and Sunday's meets are available at the beginning of this article.


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Models are masters of the two Cs: comfort and cool. Between endless fittings, being sewn into garments, and painful heels often in a size too small, when runway regulars are not at work, they simply want to be comfortable. And clearly, looking stylish is a non-negotiable. These two qualities make MODs the ideal style icons for lazy girls everywhere, which is why we rounded up the best tips and inspiring outfits to craft your own effortless off-duty look. Click through to start channeling your inner Delevingne on the double.
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MASSENA - Massena native John Rydzewski, who spent three and a half years working and living in northeastern China and currently resides in Portland, Ore., believes Americans have many misconceptions about China, particularly about its government and its respect for humanity.
Mr. Rydzewski, a 1987 graduate of Massena Central High School and a 1993 graduate of Clarkson University, feels that many Americans view China as an authoritarian communist regime that oppresses its roughly 1.35 billion citizens. However, Mr. Rydzewski describes China as a laid-back society, with little citizen involvement in government affairs and vice versa. Its 1.3 billion people doing what 1.3 billion people want to do, he said.
Mr. Rydzewski, an avid traveler, moved to China in 2007 for his work with a Fortune 500 company in an order to better understand the world and to gain a multi-cultural experience, and he was not detered by friends and family who questioned his mental condition for deciding to move literally across the planet to reside in a country so different from his own.
To learn more about the place you grew up in, you have to go away, Mr. Rydzewski said.
After almost four years in China, Mr. Rydzewski met his fianc�, whom he brought back to America, and found enough inspiration to write a book on his experiences, China Diaries & Other Tales From the Road, which was published through Inkwater Press and is available on Amazon.com. The cover of his first book was designed by Shane White, a graphic artist who also grew up in Massena and currently resides in Seattle.
Mr. Rydzewski shared his overseas experiences with Massena residents at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Massena Public Library.
Mr. Rydzewski lived in Shanghai throughout most of 2007 and then moved to Dalian, a port city of about six million located on a peninsula off the Yellow Sea, located roughly halfway between Beijing to the west and the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to the east.
A significant issue guiding nearly all aspects of Chinese urban life, Mr. Rydzewski said, is the massive population in many of Chinas urban centers. With approximately 18 million people in Shaghai, and numerous other cities with populations higher than New York City, Mr. Rydzewski said to many Chinese the throngs of people in all places become like white noise.
This, along with political instability in Chinas past, has led the Chinese to develop a very family-oriented culture, where they rely on their families rather than government services for support in times of need. In China, as in much of the world, there are no safety nets to provide someone with food, housing or health care if they cannot afford it.
In many ways, China is an ultra-libertarian state, with extreme fiscal responsibility ) and somewhat lax social laws, according to Mr. Ryzdewski. In China, Mr. Rydzewski says, nothing goes to waste - not food, land or living space. Some residents even planted corn on public land along the highway for their own personal use, and no public officials raised any concerns with that.
However, the massive population, the personal freedom of people doing what they want to do and the ultra-libertarian nature of the government and society has led to some problems that many Americans might find bizarre and frightening.
He touched on a case in which a Chinese entrepreneur used hazardous chemicals to dilute infant formula, poisoning many children, and resulting in the execution of the companys CEO.
When no one has confidence in the food supply, you begin to question the social stability of the nation. The government often has a heavy handed reaction. There are special challenges facing the Chinese government, Mr. Rydzewski said.
He did point out that the Chinese government is not democractic and pointed out the government sometimes violently cracks down on protests and rioting, such as the infamous 1989 massacre at Tiananmen Square.
While neither defending or condemning the often harsh actions by the Chinese government to retain social order and political control, Mr. Rydzewski pointed out that Chinas population, more than four times that of the U.S., has created unique challenges for the countrys leaders. He said China could not functionally manage its massive citizenry in the same way as the U.S. government.
China also suffers from significant air pollution and terrifying traffic issues; he describes driving along Chinese highways as a kind of reckless free-for-all and in his book he wrote that both he and all of his western colleagues had witnessed either a fatal traffic accident or a dead body from a traffic accident.
Mr. Rydzewski also touched on area where Americans and north country residents, can learn from the Chinese. He describes Chinas youth as very well educated, highly motivated individuals who from a young age are pressured by their parents to succeed and bring honor to the family name.
Theres a lot of pressure on Chinese students. Youre one in a million (in China), Mr. Rydzewski said. They want to overcome us.
He also said the Chinese are a highly advanced and highly web-connected country, and unlike America, they arent burdened with out-dated technology that clutters homes and may be slowing our transition to newer technology. In China, there arent even landlines for telephones, and Mr. Rydzewski found he had far better cell-service and Wi-fi connectivity there than in America.
As to what exactly Massena can learn from China, Mr. Rydzewski urged officials to promote education, technology and to consolidate its entities, agreeing with Supervisor Joseph D. Gray that Massena and Ogdensburg should combine their airports into one larger, stronger regional airport to serve St. Lawrence County.
In a more critical observation of local government, Mr. Rydzewski suggested town and village officials devote less time and resources into determing who has the responsibility to pay fund the water line repairs near Highland Road and devote more time toward identifying ways that Massena can capitalize its advantages, which include low cost of living, the St. Lawrence Seaway, close proximity to major Canadian cities and an influx of well-educated college students and low-cost hydropower from the New York Power Authority.
They shouldnt be fighting over water mains. They need to focus on (reducing) crime, derelict housing, (promoting) education. You have a lot of stuff here that a lot of people need, Mr. Rydzewski said.
Mr. Rydzewski expressed hope that more business will move to Massena, so the community can bring in new people and retain its brightest, college-educated young people, who often must move in order to work their desired job. He sees this as critical to reverse Massenas death-spiral.
Although Mr. Rydzewski is an avid world traveler, and currently an Oregonian, he says hes always kept abreast on happenings in hometown and feels his north country roots have influenced him throughout his life, giving him the humility to explore the rural Chinese countryside and rub elbows with blue collar workers he encounters on his job-sights.
Theres something special about people who grew up here and went away, Mr. Rydzewski said.
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Hello Everyone.. it is an amazing privilege to be able to share with you again. Please grab your Bible, make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and yes get yourself a piece of cake!!!
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7 You so learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ in our stead and as our representative and yours.
8 Also he has informed us of your love in the [Holy] Spirit.
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12 Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you earnestly in his prayers, [pleading] that you may [as persons of ripe character and clear conviction] stand firm and mature [in spiritual growth], convinced and fully assured in [b]everything willed by God.
13 For I bear him testimony that he has labored hard in your behalf and for [the believers] in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.
The Lord told me to share about this man during evening service at my home church, I was listening Pastor Mark.. honest!!!.
We are going to look at three aspects of His life:
Let us look at the first of these.
Are you fascinated why in the New testament, the Apostle Paul tells us about some of his co-workers. I think that it is an indication of how valuable these people were to Him and his ministry, but most importantly to God.
So who was Epaphras
Well he was probably the founder of this church here at Colossae, but he was much more than that , as it says certain things about Him in the first Chapter of Colossians.
Who he was
He was beloved verse 7. Believer you are loved beyond measure, Not just by the Lord, if that isn't enough but by your fellow believers.
He was a servant verse 7 Jesus said that the greatest among you, must be your servant. Do you my dear brother in Christ, have a servant's heart and do you serve without question your fellow believers?
He was Faithful. Verse 7. Probably this man started out in quite a lowly position, but he was faithful in those little things. If you want to be trusted in the big things, you must be faithful in the little things. Such as, do you keep your word? Do you say you will be somewhere and then don't turn up?
He could be trusted Verse 7 Paul trusted this man completely and utterly. Tell me would your pastor, be able to trust you in a role like this?
He told the truth of the Gospel see Verse 6 This man taught the gospel as outlined in verse 6, he did not compromise it.
He spoke of the Grace of God see Verse 6 It says that the gospel came to this church clearly and in truth. This man who founded the church, spoke the gospel in power and gave all the glory to the Lord.
What he did
I just love verse 8.
He gave Paul a good report on the believers in this place, he did not tell bad things to the apostle, he told of their love in the Spirit. I wonder if you had to say one thing about your church, what would it be? Would you give a good report?
In Philemon 23, it states that this man was a fellow prisoner of Paul in Rome and yet he was passionate about these churches. He was in real pain for these churches. It says that he wrestled in prayer for them.
I would think that he prayed Ephesians 3:14-21 over them and spent many many hours, even sleepless nights bringing them before the throne of grace. Wow! what an example, this is true prayer my brothers, he went through real agony on their behalf, such passion and fervour. Colossians 4:12.
Praying for our brothers and sisters, does not mean you say a few words like Bless that church or that person.. We have to agonise in prayer.. we want to be like Jesus in prayer.. let me ask you do you sweat drops of blood or stay up all night like Jesus did?.. I know Epaphras did.
Paul is in admiration of Epaphras, what a testimonial Paul gives Him in verse 13. If someone was watching you every day, what would they say of you? Actually the report given by Epaphras in Verse 8 of Chapter 1, enabled Paul to pray like he did in verses 9-14.
Why he did it
So why did Epaphras do it? He was locked up and he could of forget them completely, after all they were not his responsibility any more.
Firstly it was driven by love, he was a man of love. He totally loved these believers, that my friend was his motivation, it drove everything he did.
Secondly, he wanted them to fully know Christ in every way. He wanted this church to understand the power of God in their lives. He wanted this church to have the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. He wanted them to be totally and utterly set apart for God.
Epaphras is a model for us today, a man of prayer, a man of passion and a man of love.
I hope you are blessed as you read what the Lord has laid on my heart
We certainly need more like this man in the church today.. Amen?
Are you willing to be an Epaphras?
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SMITHFIELD – More than anything, Cumberland High sophomore Amy Laverty wanted to team with her harrier friends and upset fellow powerhouse Smithfield to claim a most elusive Northern Division championship.
The Sentinels, however, provided too much depth in this "Battle of Unbeatens," and closed the season with a perfect 11-0 mark after edging the gutsy Clippers, 24-34, at Deerfield Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Laverty certainly did her part as she covered the 3.1-mile trail in 19:59, but Smithfield garnered five of the next seven spots to not only defeat Cumberland but also Mount St. Charles (15-41) to win its fifth divisional crown over the last six years.
"I'm happy with my time; I felt good, pretty smooth, but I felt we were going pretty slow at the beginning of the race," Laverty stated. "I was in a pack at the mile mark, and we were at 6:25. I like to be at about six minutes at that point, so I decided to pick up the pace the last two miles.
"I knew at the start the Smithfield girls would come out with me and try to force the pace, but I wanted to run my own race; I wanted to dictate what was going to happen."
When asked if being victorious provided her any consolation, Laverty shook her head, "No. I'd rather have the team win than myself. Then again, I wanted to win because I knew it would help our team."
Junior Stephanie Mattson led the Sentinels, taking second 11 ticks behind Laverty, while CHS junior Meaghan Scullin placed third in 20:30. After that, though, SHS swept the next four places, with classmate Rebecca Meinertz snagging fourth (20:37); freshman Sydney Magus fifth (20:50); and juniors Madison Saliba and Genessee Daley sixth and seventh (with respective clockings of 21:06 and 21:09).
Cumberland's remaining point scorers included junior Nichole Barger in eighth, senior Ashley Bricault 11th and Kerry Connolly 13th, but it nevertheless closed its campaign at 10-1.
"They ran their hearts out, and that's all I wanted," noted Clippers' veteran chief Joyce Bonner, who brought most of her girls to the Maine Festival of Champions on Saturday. "All but two had personal records in Maine, and to think they were going to come back three days later and do the same here, it wasn't going to happen. We went to Maine to get them experience, and we more than did that.
"Meaghan Scullin had a PR in Maine at 20:27 (over the same distance), and she went 20:30 here, so that's pretty darn good," she added. "Barger was 20:30 (up north), and she went 21:11 (on Tuesday), but that former time was her best by over a minute.
"Naturally, I don't like losing, but I don't feel badly. The girls ran well, and nobody gave up. You know what? It's a long season, and the championship meets are coming up; those are the ones that really matter. Smithfield's a great team, and they have a lot of quality."
Offered Sentinels' head coach John Marchand: "We wanted to focus on running our own race. We knew Laverty's a great runner, but I also knew that Cumberland had raced in Maine this weekend. I saw us run a very controlled first mile at about 6:26, but the girls did what they had to the final two miles. Our quality depth really helped us. A lot of them ran faster times than they did here back on Sept. 16.
"I still have to tip my hat to Laverty, as she's a fantastic runner," he continued. "We weren't conceding anything; I though Steph had a shot at beating her. Still, in a perfect world, Amy's a bit faster."
As for the Mounties, who dropped both decisions to the hosts (15-48) and Clippers (17-44), senior Megan Corbeil hustled the course in a team-best 21:19, good for ninth, while sophomore Maddi Charbonneau placed 14th in 22:25 and Jada Wilbanks 26th in 25:01.
"Megan should make All-Division, and Maddi will probably be on the bubble," stated MSC girls' coach Cliff Matthews, whose squad finished at 5-6 on the season. "The kids ran intelligent races. We gave them targets to chase, with Megan and Maddi focusing on the middle of the Cumberland and Smithfield packs. I figured Megan had a shot to finish seventh but no worse than 10th, and she took ninth. She ran a very good time."View more articles in:


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