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|Pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman.
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|Pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma (BML) is a rare disease occurring predominantly in women of reproductive age and usually develops several years after the resection of a uterine leiomyoma. A 52-year-old postmenopausal woman was admitted to our hospital because of a right-sided empyema. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed a multiloculated pleural effusion on the right side and multiple small nodules in the left lung. A wedge biopsy revealed the pulmonary nodule consisting of branching glandular structures surrounded by abundant smooth muscle cells with no atypia. We performed a gynecologic examination to identify the primary origin of the pulmonary smooth muscle tumors. A uterine leiomyoma was found, and the patient underwent a total hysterectomy. Both pulmonary nodules and uterine leiomyoma were positive for estrogen and progesterone receptors. Therefore, we diagnosed the pulmonary lesions as BMLs. This is an interesting case of pulmonary BML identified simultaneously with uterine myoma in a postmenopausal woman. BML should be considered in women with multiple pulmonary nodules, even though it is rare.
|Hee Moon; Seoung Ju Park; Heung Bum Lee; So Ri Kim; Yeong Hun Choe; Myoung Ja Chung; Gong Yong Jin; Yong Chul Lee
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One of my favorite things to do when I was younger was go with my mom to pick up our pictures after we'd sent a roll of film away to be developed! Do you remember that? I can vividly remember filling out the envelope, putting the film inside, sealing it, and dropping it in the box. And then it was time to wait. And wait. And wait a little longer. Finally, your photos came, and you'd look through to find that half of them were over or under exposed, you had major red-eye, or somebody blinked. Then, you'd put them in a shoebox or maybe a scrapbook to look at another time.
Doesn't that feel like forever ago? I love digital cameras for lots of reasons! It's so great not to have to waste money developing bad photos, and wonderful to be able to instantly delete and retake a family photo until everyone is smiling with open eyes. And, I love having the ability to crop, edit, and share my pictures wherever I want; here on the blog, via Facebook and other social media, or through email. But there's something to be said for the printed photo. There's just something about having a picture in your hand that you can frame or display physically instead of just on a screen.
Recently, I had the opportunity to order 100 4×6 prints from Shutterfly, and let me tell you, they were just gorgeous. Because I had already been able to digitally edit them, they were clear, well-lit, sharp, and just plain fabulous…a far cry from the printed photos of my childhood and teenage years! My husband and I were both really impressed with the high quality of the images and asked ourselves why we don't order prints more often. I ordered multiple copies of some of my favorite images from the past year so that I could give them to my parents and in-laws as well as some older family members who don't have or use computers. My grandmother was thrilled to have a good photo of LC smiling that she could frame, and my husband's grandmother absolutely loved this one of LC kissing his little cousin.
The photo I ordered the most copies of was one of Little Crafter proudly showing off his brand-new karate belt. He worked eight months to earn it, and couldn't be more excited. I knew he would want to give one to everyone he knows, but I also wanted to do something really special for him and display it in a way that was more exciting than just a frame.
Here is what I came up with to help him show off his karate accomplishments…and how you can make something similar with a photo print!
– wooden sign
– photo print
– Mod Podge
– sponge brush
– acrylic paint
– ruler
– hooks and screws
– screwdriver
– adhesive vinyl and cutting machine {optional}
I started this project by painting a wooden sign with blue acrylic paint {his favorite color}. I let it dry completely, then painted a very thin layer of Mod Podge on the back of the photo. I measured to make sure I had it straight as well as centered width-wise, then firmly pressed it in place. After letting it dry for about ten minutes, I gave the entire thing a coat of Mod Podge using vertical strokes, sealing the photo onto the wood. Then, I went back and gave it a second coat, using horizontal brush strokes.
I have made projects before using this same technique and photos that I printed myself on my inkjet printer, but every time, the ink has started to smear when I add the Mod Podge, no matter how dry I let it get before attempting to seal it. Not this time! The photo still looks clear and gorgeous; no smearing, running, or other issues at all!
The next step was adding hooks that Little Crafter could use for hanging the award medals he's earned for self-discipline and reading. I made hubby do this part, actually. He measured and spaced the hooks, then used a power screwdriver to attach them firmly. I don't play with power tools.
That was all I had planned to do, but when it was done, I felt like it looked empty and still needed a little something. So, I relied on "Cammie," my beloved Silhouette Cameo to cut out some words from white adhesive vinyl. At the karate school LC attends, the 4-6 year olds are referred to as "Little Dragons," so that's what I chose. I adhered the letters with transfer tape, and it was just the right finishing touch!
I finished this project while Little Crafter was spending the day with his grandparents and surprised him with it when he came home. The look on his face was absolutely priceless. He loves looking at it and showing it to everyone, along with his medals, whenever he gets the chance!
Looksi and Shutterfly have invited me to participate in a creative brand collaboration. I have been provided with product compensation for this post, but all opinions are my own.
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Look at how proud LC is of his accomplishment! And I use Shutterfly all the time – they're great.
Wow, what great pictures and I LOVE your karate medal display. I bet LC is so incredibly proud to show of his karate accomplishments! Well done, Mom!
You are such a good mama! I love this, and I LOVE LC's expression in the picture Great idea! And CONGRATS LC!!!
Don't ya just love Shutterfly! I get all my photos from them, and we make lots of special photo books with them too. Ya just can't beat them!
I remember before digital cameras too! You never knew what was going to come back in that envelope. But it's fun to see how your edited pictures look printed out too. Great project!
What a great project. We are so proud of him too. Wonderful picture.
Aww- super great project!
we used to mail our film away. then we'd have to wait 2 weeks to get back our prints!! argh!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Shutterfly! They have a wonderful quality to their prints. Your display is so great, and I'm sure makes LC feel so special!
Smart and SO needed in my house! We are starting to drown in sports stuff and we are JUST getting started with three boys!


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NEW YORK The defense lawyer for the CBS News producer charged with trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman is calling the talk-show host "a master at manipulating audiences."
Attorney Gerald Shargel defended Robert J. "Joe" Halderman on Monday during a round of interviews on network television morning shows.
Shargel says the charge against his client is "so obviously out of character to the point of not making any sense."
He says that Letterman manipulates audiences for a living and that to think he "gave the entire story and there's nothing more to be said is simply wrong."
Halderman is a producer for the true-crime show "48 Hours Mystery." He pleaded not guilty Friday in Manhattan to attempted first-degree grand larceny.
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The Geometry section of the 3DS Export Options dialog box contains options for determining how geometry will be represented in a 3DS file.
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The Export (Full hierarchy) option is used to create meshes for each top level nested component and group and, additionally, meshes for non-grouped entities based on the connection of faces. These meshes will be organized based on where they fit in the component and group hierarchy. This option allows you (using a tree view in AutoDesk 3DS Max, for example) to select individual components and groups with all their children and each connected face set as separate meshes. This option preserves the name of the component or group using the following rule for components: if an instance name exists, that name will be used; if an instance name does not exist, the definition name will be used.
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The Export (By layer) option is used to create separate meshes based on a combination of how faces are connected and what layer (from SketchUp) they are on. All faces that are connected and are on the same layer will be grouped together in separate meshes. These meshes will then be organized based on the layer to which they belong. This option allows you (using a tree view in AutoDesk 3DS Max, for example) to select all objects on a layer using the organization scheme and then to drill down and select individual meshes within that layer. No hierarchy will be created with this option.
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Music, Theater, and Cultural Transfer
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Opera and musical theater dominated French culture in the 1800s, and the influential stage music that emerged from this period helped make Paris, as Walter Benjamin put it, the "capital of the nineteenth century." The fullest account available of this artistic ferment and its international impact, Music, Theater, and Cultural Transfer explores the diverse institutions that shaped Parisian music and extended its influence across Europe, the Americas, and Australia.
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Heat the cream with butter and sugar until it just begins to come to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Make sure the chocolate is completely submerged and let sit for 5 minutes. Mix thoroughly until the chocolate is melted. Place in a food processor and process forone minute to make sure it is completely smooth.
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Skillet Pork with crispy sage. / Jessica J. Trevino/Detroit Free Press
Sage is a powerful herb thats popular in fall dishes.
Its pungent flavor is described as bitter when eaten raw. Uncooked sage should be used sparingly to ensure the right balance of flavor. Like other strong herbs, sage can easily overpower a dish.
But once cooked, sages velvety soft leaves, which are slightly thicker than most herbs, mellow in flavor. For todays dish Skillet Pork with Crispy Sage and Sautéed Apples I fried fresh sage. It takes just 20 seconds to fry the leaves; this also flavors the oil.
The fried leaves make for a fancy garnish. Or, you can crumble them and sprinkle over the pork and apples.
Sage is just one of the highlights of this one-skillet dish that also features pork loin chops, sautéed apples and a pan sauce that takes a few minutes. Pork and apples are a natural match, and this savory dish is a great way to put Michigans bumper crop of apples to use.
For the pork, you can buy precut pork chops, or pick up a pork loin and cut it into chops. I prefer the latter because it lets me control the portion size of the chops (plus, its also cost-effective). For skillet cooking, I cut them about ¾- to 1-inch thick. If I want to make a pocket for a stuffing, I cut them thicker.
To season the pork, I used a dried rubbed sage, which also is soft to the touch. Again, use this sparingly because it can be strong.
The pan sauce is a mix of apple cider, apricot preserves and Dijon. The preserves give it a silky consistency, and the Dijon adds a tangy flavor that balances the sweet tones.
This pork dish pairs nicely with a side of pan-sautéed Brussels sprouts. To prepare them, trim their ends and remove any wilted, yellowish leaves. Cut up (use scissors because its super easy) 4 slices of bacon and add them to a skillet. When the bacon is crisp, cut the Brussels sprouts in half (or leave them whole) and add them to the skillet. Saute the Brussels sprouts until crisp-tender.
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Skillet Pork with Crispy Sage and Sautéed Apples
Serves: 4 / Preparation time: 20 minutes /
Total time: 1 hour
¼ cup olive oil
16 good-size sage leaves
4 center cut boneless pork loin chops, about ¾- to 1-inch thick
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
2 large leeks (white and light green parts only) washed well, halved and sliced
2 tart apples such as empire, peeled, cored, diced
½ cup apple cider or apple juice
1⁄3 cup apricot preserves
1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon
In a large, skillet (12-inch), heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add half of the sage leaves to the oil. They will sizzle for about 20 seconds. Once theyre done sizzling, use a slotted spoon and remove them to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining sage leaves. Set them aside.
Make a few slashes in the fat of the pork chops. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Mix together the salt, black pepper, sage and, if using, brown sugar. Sprinkle the mixture on both sides of the pork chops, pressing it on the meat.
In the same skillet, heat the sage-infused oil over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Turn chops, cover the pan and cook another 8 minutes.
Remove the chops to a plate when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Tent with foil, and let rest while you prepare the apples and pan sauce.
To the same skillet (add a bit more oil if needed) add the leeks and sauté about 3 minutes to soften. Add the diced apples and sauté until they are crisp-tender. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
For the pan sauce, add the apple cider to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat while scrapping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the apricot preserves and Dijon. Continue cooking until the preserves melt and the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Add any accumulated juices from the pork into the sauce. Taste sauce and season if desired.
Serve one pork chop with some sautéed apples and a drizzling of the sauce.
From and tested by Susan Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen.
454 calories (45% from fat), 23 gram fat (5 grams sat. fat), 32 grams carbohydrates, 32 grams protein, 341 mg sodium, 81 mg cholesterol, 3 grams fiber.


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100 year old veteran cyclist celebrates his birthday with... a bike ride
Wilf Westbrook makes the most of his health on his 100th birthday with a quick spin on his trike
A lifelong cyclist decided that the best way to celebrate his 100th birthday yesterday was with a bike ride - like every single other day.
Wilf Westbrook rode to the shops on his tricycle to buy a newspaper on his special day - a ritual he has started the day with since as a small child he rode out to collect kindling for the fire over which the family would cook porridge.
"I've always been active and I have been very lucky with my health," he told the Northern Echo.
"These days I have a bit of a dodgy knee but otherwise I am fine. You just have to keep on going."
He went on to earn money delivering Sunday newspapers on his bike as a teenager in the villages around Stokesley.
In 1946 he joined the Uxbridge Bicycle Polo Club, and in 1958 he moved back to North Yorkshire, helping in his father's garage business.
Until recently his dog rode in a cart on the back of Wilf's tricycle.
His niece, Pat Askins said: "My uncle is inspirational and a much loved character in Stokesley. I think some people have no idea that he is heading for his 100th birthday because he is so active."
posted by severs1966 [260 posts]
14th June 2014 - 11:13
Saw this story in the Echo, and tweeted it then.
Capeau to Wilf. May he have many more happy years in the saddle, and I long to emulate him.
He's an inspiration to us all
posted by gazza_d [423 posts]
14th June 2014 - 11:31
fantastic stuff
"These days I have a bit of a dodgy knee but otherwise I am fine. You just have to keep on going."
think being only half his age (roughly) I'll try to remember that for the next half century
posted by antigee [259 posts]
14th June 2014 - 14:00
Absolutely wonderful, I thought I was doing well but hats off to Wilf.
posted by antonio [1108 posts]
14th June 2014 - 16:31
Chapeau Sir, just....Chapeau!
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- General Considerations for States Conducting Avian Mortality Surveillance
- Infection Control and Health and Safety Precautions
- General Precautions for Collection of Single Dead Birds
- Additional Precautions for Personnel Tasked with Collecting
Dead Birds in Higher-Risk Settings
- Recommendations for PPE Disinfection
- Laboratory Biosafety Recommendations
- Additional Information Sources
This guidance, which is directed to state health departments, supplements current Guidelines for WNV Surveillance, Prevention, and Control and An Early Detection System for Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in Wild Migratory Birds: U.S. Interagency Strategic Plan .
Surveillance of dead birds for WNV has proven useful for the early detection of WNV in the United States. In recent months, it has also proven useful for the early detection of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza A (HPAI H5N1, hereafter referred to as H5N1 virus) in Europe. Given the potential for H5N1 to infect wild birds in North America in the future, the following interim guidance is offered to support the efforts of states conducting avian mortality surveillance.
General Considerations for States Conducting Avian Mortality Surveillance
- If different agencies within a state are separately responsible for conducting surveillance for WNV or H5N1 among wild birds, the sharing of resources, including dead birds submitted for testing, may increase the efficiency of both systems.
- Any dead bird might be infected with any one of a number of zoonotic diseases currently present in the United States (U.S.), such as WNV. However, in countries where H5N1 has been found in captive and wild birds, it frequently has resulted in multiple deaths within and across species, and if H5N1 enters the U.S., it is likely to result in the death of wild birds. If wild birds in the U.S. are exposed to the virus, both single and groups of dead birds should be considered potentially infected.
- Avian mortality due to the introduction of H5N1 could occur at any time of the year, whereas WNV is more often detected when mosquitoes are active.
- To date, no human infections of WNV have been confirmed due to contact with live or dead wild birds in outdoor settings.
- Most human H5N1 cases overseas have been associated with close contact with infected poultry or their environment; however, a very small number of cases appear to be related to the handling of infected wild birds or their feathers or feces without the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE). There is no evidence of H5N1 transmission to humans from exposure to H5N1 virus-contaminated water during swimming; however this may be theoretically possible. (See Review of latest available evidence on risks to human health through potential transmission of avian influenza [H5N1] through water and sewage on the World Health Organization website.)
- Although handling infected birds is unlikely to lead to infection, persons who develop an influenza-like illness after handling sick or dead birds should seek medical attention. Their health care provider should report the incident to public health agencies if clinical symptoms or laboratory test results indicate possible H5N1 or WNV infection.
Infection Control and Health and Safety Precautions
These guidelines are intended for any person handling dead birds. The risk of infection with WNV from such contact is small. The risk of infection with H5N1 from handling dead birds is difficult to quantify and is likely to vary with each situation. Risk is related to the nature of the work environment, the number of birds to be collected, and the potential for aerosolization of bird feces, body fluids, or other tissues. The most important factor that will influence the degree of infection risk from handling wild birds is whether H5N1 has been reported in the area. Local public health officials can be consulted to help in selecting the most appropriate PPE for the situation.
General Precautions for Collection of Single Dead Birds
(These precautions are applicable to employees as well as the general public)
When collecting dead birds, the risk of infection from WNV, H5N1, or any other pathogen may be eliminated by avoiding contamination of mucous membranes, eyes, and skin by material from the birds. This can be accomplished by eliminating any direct contact with dead birds via use of the following safety precautions:
- When picking up any dead bird, wear disposable impermeable gloves and place it directly into a plastic bag. Gloves should be changed if torn or otherwise damaged. If gloves are not available, use an inverted double–plastic bag technique for picking up carcasses or use a shovel to scoop the carcass into a plastic bag.
- In situations in which the bird carcass is in a wet environment or in other situations in which splashing or aerosolization of viral particles is likely to occur during disposal, safety goggles or glasses and a surgical mask may be worn to protect mucous membranes against splashed droplets or particles.
- Bird carcasses should be double bagged and placed in a trash receptacle that is secured from access by children and animals. If the carcass will be submitted for testing, hold it a cool location until it pickup or delivery to authorities. Carcasses should not be held in close contact with food (e.g., not in a household refrigerator or picnic cooler).
- After handling any dead bird, avoid touching the face with gloved or unwashed hands.
- Any PPE that was used (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, mask) should be discarded or disinfected* when done, and hands should then be washed with soap and water (or use an alcohol-based hand gel when soap and water are not available). (See the CDC Clean Hands Campaign website.)
- If possible, before disposing of the bird, members of the public may wish to consult with their local animal control, health, wildlife or agricultural agency or other such entity to inquire whether dead bird reports are being tallied and if the dead bird in question might be a candidate for WNV or H5N1 testing.
Additional Precautions for Personnel Tasked with Collecting Dead Birds in Higher-Risk Settings (e.g., when collecting large numbers or in confined indoor spaces, particularly once H5N1 has been confirmed in an area)
- Minimize any work activities that generate airborne particles. For example, during the cleanup phase of the bird removal, avoid washing surfaces with pressurized water or cleaner (i.e., pressure washing), which could theoretically aerosolize H5N1 viral particles that could then be inhaled. If aerosolization is unavoidable, the use of a filtering face-piece respirator (e.g., N95) would be prudent, particularly while handling large quantities of dead birds repeatedly as part of regular work requirements.
- If using safety glasses, a mask, or a respirator, do not remove until after gloves have been removed and hands have been washed with soap and water (or use an alcohol-based hand gel when soap and water are not available). After PPE has been removed, hands should immediately be cleaned again. (See the CDC Clean Hands Campaign website.) Personal protective equipment worn (e.g., gloves, mask, or clothing) should be disinfected* or discarded.
- Discuss appropriate biosafety practices and PPE use with your employer.
*Recommendations for PPE Disinfection
For machine-washable, reusable PPE: Disinfect PPE in a washing machine with detergent in a normal wash cycle. Adding bleach will increase the speed of viral inactivation as will hot water but detergent alone in cold water will be effective. Follow manufacturer recommendations for drying the PPE.
Non machine-washable, reusable PPE should be cleaned following the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning.
Laboratory Biosafety Recommendations
Laboratory handling of routine diagnostic specimens of avian carcasses requires a minimum of BSL-2 laboratory safety precautions. However, if either WNV or H5N1 infection of the specimens is suspected on the basis of previous surveillance findings, at a minimum BSL-3 precautions are advisable. Consult your institutional biosafety officer for specific recommendations. Biosafety levels are described in Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories: Section III—Laboratory Biosafety Level Criteria.
Additional Information Sources
- Interim Guidance for Protection of Persons Involved in U.S. Avian Influenza Outbreak Disease Control and Eradication Activities
- Interim Guidelines for the Protection of Persons Handling Wild Birds with Reference to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1
- Avian Influenza: Protecting Workers at Risk
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smartydh9 - Lead O/S - 19/Jul/15
Nice moves over the bulge but some potentially loose blocks thereafter. Still had the disgusting taste of my awful coffee whilst being belayed by Ollie who's flask of coffee was equally disgusting.KRB - Lead O/S - 04/Aug/14 with Oliver Bridges
More smoothly and with a lot less gear (and a lot less faff). bpmclimb - Lead rpt - 04/Apr/14 with Clare
Urgles - 2nd dog - 15/Mar/14 with Brian
Distinct crux at the half-height bulge is much harder than anything else on the route. It is protectable, though, so E2 5c seems right. Deserves a bit more traffic.bpmclimb - Lead β - 15/Mar/14 with Mark
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Oak Kitchen Makeover Reveal: From Builder-Grade to Custom-Made
By Evolution of Style on Jun 24, 2013
This reveal has been a long time coming, but I'm sure you'll find that it was worth the wait! I know many people struggle with what to do with their builder-grade oak cabinets, and this kitchen project is proof positive that you can make big changes without crushing the budget. I ended up going back and following my own kitchen cabinet painting tutorial for much of this, but will be back with additional detail and some tips and tricks in dealing with oak cabinets, since they were a bit trickier than my own maple ones.
Kelly is a photographer, so I have to give her major snaps for providing me with some gorgeous
blog candy photos. She's been shooting our family photos for years now, and is branching out into commercial photography as well. Not to mention that she is is my go-to girl for photography tricks of the trade.
Let's get to it! Do you remember where this journey began? Kelly was looking for something more modern (like she is), and was "over" the red. The style of the kitchen just didn't mesh with her personal style, and she wanted a cleaner, more contemporary look.
So, that's what we did. We had the cabinets built up to the ceiling and trimmed out with crown molding. Huge difference with that alone, and it definitely takes "builder grade" out of the equation. The cabinet color is White Dove, by Benjamin Moore. I used the Benjamin Moore Advance paint, like I did in my own kitchen redo (because it's awesomely revolutionary). I love that she wanted to keep the island, because it gives it a nice rustic feel and keeps it from feeling too stark or cold.
And this is the kitchen all styled and beautified - gorgeous!
We also added hardware to the cabinets, since they were missing it before. I have to give a big shout out to D. Lawless Hardware for providing the knobs and pulls. They're just what this space needed to bring it into the 21st century!
It even works until the backsplash is put in place - I love the high contrast.
You can even see her faux roman shades (a la another Target tablecloth) in this shot. Sound familiar? Love it!


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CISD trustees approve agreement
Houston County Courier, July 2009
By Daphne Hereford
Managing Editor
Crockett Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved an agreement with Dr. Doug Moore to act as superintendent on an interim basis for 21 days.
In other action, trustees approved the employment of teachers for the 2009-2010 school year as well as the employment of Johnita martin as the new Junior High School principal. Ms. Martin is a Crockett native and graduate of Crockett High School. She is the daughter of CISD members Carrie and John Davis.
Trustees retired to an executive session at 5;50 p.m. and returned to open session at 6:35 p.m.
Additional meeting dates of Thursday, July 23 and Monday, Aug. 3 were approved for budget preparation.
Trustees also approved the Crockett Elementary School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2009-2010 school year and the 2009 Student Code of Conduct.
CISD Board President Lela Wheeler was absent from the meeting and Vice President Deborah Kennedy presided.
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National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn
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Campaign Finance$30,957,543 Given
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- contributions under $200 are not reported, and so are not included in totals.
- only contributions from individuals and organizations to candidates are included. Various accounting measures and more exotic contribution types are excluded.
- contributions are matched based on organization and recipient name reported within each election cycle. Contributions using an incorrect or non-standard version of the name may be missed.
- corporate name changes and mergers may cause figures to differ from those of the Center for Responsive Politics.
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Lobbying$54,132,198 Spent
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Lobbying on Behalf of National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn
Names of Lobbyists
Firm Hired Amount National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn $52,298,932 North Carolina Assn of Electric Coops $216,216 Pennsylvania Rural Electric Assn $207,050
Most Frequently Disclosed Lobbying Issues
- Taxes,
- Utilities,
- Energy & Nuclear Power,
- Retirement,
- Agriculture,
- Fed Budget & Appropriations,
- Health Issues,
- Environment & Superfund,
- Banking,
- Telecommunications
Most Frequently Disclosed Bills
Bill No. Title H.R.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 H.R.2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 S.1220 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 H.R.4348 Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012 H.R.4173 Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 H.R.2454 American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
RegulationsMentioned in 604 dockets; Submitted to 85 dockets
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- Toggle 7 CFTC Comments for Proposed Rule 75 FR 80174 2010
- Toggle 4 CFTC Comments for Proposed Rule 76 FR 29818 2011
- Toggle 4 EERE Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products; Energy Conservation Standards for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers [62FR23102] (EERE-1993-STD-0051) 2006
- Toggle 4 EERE Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers 2010
- Toggle 4 CFTC Comments for Proposed Rule 75 FR 80747 2010
- Toggle 4 CFTC Comments for Proposed Rule 75 FR 76139 2010
- Toggle 4 EERE Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products; Energy Conservation Standards for Water Heaters [66FR19714] (EERE-1997-STD-0088) 2006
- Toggle 3 CFTC Comments for Proposed Rule 77 FR 48207 2012
- Toggle 3 CFTC Comments for Proposed Rule 75 FR 76573 2010
- Toggle 3 CFTC Comments for Proposed Rule 75 FR 80638 2010
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- Toggle 769 FRA Environmental Review of Dakota Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Powder River Expansion Project Loan Application 2006
- Toggle 152 EPA Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Existing Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units 2013
- Toggle 49 EPA NESHAP for Existing Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines 2008
- Toggle 47 EERE Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers 2010
- Toggle 39 EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coal- and Oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units 2009
- Toggle 34 EPA Definition of "Waters of the United States" Under the Clean Water Act 2011
- Toggle 33 EPA HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; IDENTIFICATION AND LISTING OF SPECIAL WASTES; DISPOSAL OF COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS FROM ELECTRIC UTILITIES 2009
- Toggle 32 EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Utility Air Toxics; Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) 2002
- Toggle 30 EPA Oil Pollution Prevention and Response; Non-Transportation-Related Onshore and Offshore Facilities 2002
- Toggle 28 EERE Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Water Heaters Request for information 2012
Advisory Committees2 people on 3 committees
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Taylor Swift has experimented with a lot of different musical styles on her albums. Much of that experimentation has been influenced by the music her parents listened to when she was a child.
"There was so much music in the house and music of all different kinds," Taylor said. "That's why melodically, I tend to skip around. Over the course of the same day we'd be playing Shania Twain and Linda Ronstandt, then we'd be playing Patsy Cline and then Def Leppard. Those are a lot of different musical corners, which might explain a lot."
Taylor is currently working on her next album and she recently told the Associated Press to expect something different from her previous projects. "I think the goal for the next album is to continue to change, and never change in the same way twice," she said. "How do I write these figurative diary entries in ways that I've never written them before and to a sonic backdrop that I've never explored before?"
Taylor's latest single, "Red," is in the Top 15 at country radio. She will perform a special rendition of "Red" with Vince Gill and Alison Krauss along with Edgar Meyer, Eric Darken and Sam Bush at the CMA Awards which will air live on ABC at 8/7c on November 6.


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MINNEAPOLIS - Who says there's no money in farming?
Certainly not the University of Minnesota (U of M), which will receive more than $12 million from the estate of Millicent Atkins, a successful farmer and businesswoman who owned prime farm land near Aberdeen, S.D.
The distribution will come in 2022 but until then the U of M, one of three beneficiaries of a trust created in Atkins' estate, will receive one-third of the trust's annual income.
Atkins' gift has been designated for the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) by Atkins, but is otherwise unrestricted.
"Ms. Atkins has placed a great deal of trust in our college to use her gift as we think best," said Allen Levine, dean of the college. "We are concerned about the financial burden of getting an education and the impact it has on students and their families, so increasing support for undergraduate and graduate students is a priority for the college. Millicent Atkins' generosity will have a significant impact in helping students."
"It's a unique and remarkable gift that comes with no restrictions, allowing the dean to be responsive to immediate needs and strategic opportunities," said University President Eric Kaler. "The University of Minnesota is honored to play a part in Ms. Atkins' legacy, and we plan to make the most of her outstanding generosity and honor the spirit in which it was given."
Atkins was born in 1919 and lived most of her life near Columbia, a small town east of Aberdeen. She grew up on a farm settled by her grandparents and attended the University of Minnesota for one year, eventually obtaining a teaching degree at Northern State University in South Dakota.
She followed in the footsteps of her father, Fred Atkins, as a land owner and farm manager, eventually owning more than 4,100 acres of prime farmland in Brown County, S.D.
A woman in what is largely still a man's world, Atkins was known for being very smart about the value of the land she purchased. She worked closely with her tenants and kept up with farming practices through reading and talking to others in the business.
Atkins was an only child, never married and had no children or close relatives. The U of M learned of the gift after her death in July 2012 at age 93.
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Cardinal Spidlik, Czech scholar, dead at 90
Catholic World News - April 19, 2010
Cardinal Tomas Spidlik, a Czech Jesuit scholar, died in Rome on April 16 at the age of 90.
A theologian who specialized in the study of the Eastern Christian traditions, Cardinal Spidlik received his red hat from Pope John Paul II at the conclave of 2003-- when he was already over 80, and thus unable to participate in a papal conclave—in recognition of his scholarly work. Last December 17, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass for the Czech prelate on his 90th birthday. In reaction to his death the Pontiff said: "It is with profound gratitude that I recall his solid faith, his paternal affability and his intense cultural and ecclesial labours, especially as an authoritative expert on Eastern Christian spirituality."
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Most young people who run away and are reported to the police are found within 48 hours. Whilst runaways usually return home within this time, it can be very scary for parents and family.
Children and young people from families in all walks of life run away from home for all kinds of reasons. It can happen because they are reacting to something emotionally in the heat of the moment, or when they are testing the limits.
Adolescence is a time for testing values and boundaries and trying out new things. During this period of development, the influence of friends can be very strong as young people start to form their own ideas and values. As part of testing new things out, young people can often believe that 'nothing will happen to me' and take risks that other people wouldn't take. They are often torn between wanting complete freedom very quickly, and wanting to be cared for as they have been in childhood. As a parent you are torn between trying to make sure they are safe as well as supporting them to gradually become more independent.
For all these reasons there can be arguments and disagreements between parents and young people and some of these may lead to running away.
Some run away because:
Parents can feel they've lost their influence and control and can feel helpless when their child or young person runs away. Whatever they say in the heat of an argument, you are still very important to them and you do still have influence in many ways. It's very scary for them if they feel you've given up on them.
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16 million leva were collected, as both voluntary and obligatory donations, of which 14,186,000 were spent on the monument. The rest was spent on the construction of three kindergartens. It took military construction units almost seven years to complete, and more than 6000 workers and experts took part in the construction. Over 20 leading Bulgarian artists worked for 18 months in order to complete the interior decoration, and verses of "The International" and "The Worker's March" were inscribed on the entrance of of the memorial.
The interior was partially clad in marble and the staircases were decorated with red cathedral glass. In the 15 meter-high main hall a 500 sq.m. fresco was constructed, which included portraits of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Todor Zhivkov (the leader of the People's Republic of Bulgaria from 1954 to 1989). The dome of the structure was covered with thirty tonnes of copper and two 12m stars of ruby glass were built into the top of the 70m high tower. These were made in the Soviet Union, and were three times bigger than those in the Kremlin.
The monument was inaugurated by Todor Zhivkov in 1981.
On 10th of November 1989 Zhivkov stepped down after 35 years in power, the day after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Immediately afterwards the Politburo ordered the removal of his portrait from the memorial. In 1991 the monument was ceded to the state, abandoned, looted and left to rot.
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Lightweight Sports Car Sets World Record at 103.7 MPG!
Imagine a fast, fun-to-drive sports car setting the world record for fuel economy. Lightweight and aerodynamic, a prototype Avion automobile - built by two engineers in Bellingham, WA - holds the Guinness world record for fuel economy at 103.7 mpg! Perhaps the most amazing part of this story is that the first Avion prototype was completed in 1984 and driven into the Guinness Book of World Records in 1986. Co-designer Craig Henderson set the record, traveling up the West Coast from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, and he's about to repeat the drive in the other direction. Unfortunately, fuel economy was not a big concern in the USA in the mid-eighties, so Henderson and co-designer Bill Green didn't find a ready market for their Avion cars. But oh, how times have changed!
October 11 2008, Henderson, Green and the original (twenty three year old) Avion prototype are about to make another run, from Bellingham (near Canadian border) to Portland. And this time fuel economy is a global concern. In the interim, Henderson and Green have found ways to manufacture their fuel-efficient dream cars in limited or mass production, using standard engine parts and drive-trains that are innovative only when teamed with the lightweight, aerodynamic Avion chassis and body.
"The Avion is fun to drive, and it gets great mileage," says Henderson with understated pride. "Our test car has achieved 80 mpg at 70 mph, and we've reached 114 mpg at 55 mph, driving on public roads from Eugene to Portland, OR. That's pretty amazing and we did it over twenty years ago."
The Avion will attempt to break its own Guinness World Record in early 2009. Twenty-three years after the first Avion prototype made its historic run, will the Avion still be "ahead of its time?" Not likely. This time, the test car is attracting sponsorship interest and is a contender in the Progressive Automotive X-Prize with a 10 million dollar first prize.
"The car is currently averaging over 100 miles per gallon at 60 miles per hour. My goal is to do better than 110 miles per gallon. I am hopeful that we can meet this goal and generate sponsorship for building a new car to compete in the X-Prize. With a hybrid electric we could be over 200 miles per gallon." Craig Henderson said.
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Commission Chooses New Honolulu Fire Chief
The Honolulu Fire Commission announced Tuesday that it has selected Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Silva to become the new fire chief.
Silva will succeed Honolulu Fire Department Chief Attilio Leonardi. Leonardi was appointed in 1998. He said he planned to step down in January after 35 years of service.
Silva started with HFD in 1981. He worked up the ranks to assistant chief in 2002.
Commission officials said 13 people applied for the job. A panel including former Honolulu Police Department Chief Francis Keala, businessman Wesley Park and retired firefighter union leader Richard Perry narrowed the field to five.
The commission interviewed the remaining finalists and made their choice.
Silva will take over on Jan. 16. He will appoint a deputy to work along with him.
"I have a window of opportunity of basically eight weeks to get a crash course in Fire Chief 101," Silva said.
Silva was most recently was in charge of support services, responsible for planning, development and execution of department programs.
Preparing for modern-day threats is his top priority.
"Issues related to natural disasters. And now we have a new threat: pandemics, the Avian flu, SARS and things of that nature. We want to make sure we stay ahead of the curve on that," Silva said.
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An item in the Aug. 21 issue of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette noted that Lee Ann Amend, director at the Town of Webster's Chester C. Corbin Public Library, was headed to Osterville.
Gail Nightingale, president of Osterville library's board of trustees, confirmed the appointment, saying that Amend will begin Oct. 23.
Patti Rogers, who has served as director in Osterville for the past four years, is headed to Marblehead as director of its Abbot Public Library.
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Original Cast of 'Waiting To Exhale' Might Return For SequelPublished by Clay Cane on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:00 am.
Terry McMillan's sequel to the successful Waiting To Exhale is Getting To Happy. The book will definitely be a movie and word on the street is that the original cast might return for the film version.
For those who don't remember, the original cast included Angela Bassett as Bernadine Harris, Whitney Houston as Savannah Jackson, Lela Rochon as Robin Stokes (a role that both Robin Givens and Halle Berry wanted) and Loretta Devine as Gloria Matthews. The film was also directed by Forest Whitaker and included small roles from Wesley Snipes, Dennis Haysbert, Leon and Donald Faison.
Waiting To Exhale was a huge hit in 1995, grossing over $80 million and the 26th grossing film of that year. Also, the soundtrack was unforgettable — what I wouldn't give to have Babyface return for one of those various artists albums he was known for!
The original cast is a must and it's a good look to see Whitney return to the screen in a role that people loved her in.
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Valentines is always a special time at the lodge. We will be serving a romantic prime rib dinner Saturday night for all of our couples. Reserve both Friday and Saturday nights and receive $20 off your entire stay! Call soon as we normally sell out this weekend!
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A catcher frames pitches when he receives a pitch slightly outside the strike zone and moves his glove to convince the umpire that the pitch was really a strike.
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History Museum Puts Spotlight on Tibetan Tangkas, Meditation
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The American Museum of Natural History is taking some time for meditation. On Tuesday, the museum invted the public to meditation sessions guided by Buddhist monks to celebrate its "Body and Spirit" exhibit of historical Tibetan medicine paintings.
Broadway Bands Take the Stage
Friday, January 21, 2011
Theater critic Elisabeth Vincentelli weighs in on Broadway bands onstage.
New Yorkers Rally in Support of the Belarus Free Theater
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
New Yorkers, Belarussians and representatives gathered in support of a small, underground theater company called the Belarus Free Theater on Wednesday.
Broadway Marquees Dimmed in Honor of Ellen Stewart and Romulus Linney
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday night, as theater goers line up to get their tickets at will-call windows, the marquees of Broadway will go dark for one minute, at 8 P.M.
Bronx Music Man Don Kirshner Dies at 76
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Don Kirshner, the Bronx music publisher, producer and television host who saw promise in musicians who spanned decades and genres, passed away on Monday of heart failure at the age of 76 in Boca Raton, Florida.
Art Case Pianos
Friday, January 14, 2011
New York Times writer and author James Barron discusses the history of the world's most beautiful pianos.
Gig Alert: The Beatles Complete on Ukulele
Friday, January 14, 2011
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A Year Later, New York Honors Victims and Survivors of Haiti Quake
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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Friday, December 24, 2010
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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This gorgeous end unit studio is sure to please any traveler with its pillow top bed and luxurious linens. We had the unit completely remodeled in December 2006 with pillow top cream tile and high-end granite countertops and shower. Also it is professionally decorated with the highest quality in mind.The Kitchenette is fully equipped and has a separate eating bar in front of the window so you can look out at the beautiful mountainrange while enjoying your meal. The unit has a private lanai that is shaded in the afternoons. It is a great place to sit and watch the sunrise while sipping on your tea or coffee in the morning.The Prince Kuhio complex is a great place to stay. There is a pool to help you cool down during the day, or the ocean is just across the street if you would prefer. Also there is a quaint barbeque area located in the lush Prince Kuhio garden.Also, Prince Kuhio is located on the (Sunny Side� of theisland in Poipu, so there are plenty of activities within a close proximity. It is only a short walk to the well known Spouting Horn, and the renowned Beach House Restaurant is just across the street. Nearby there is also a snorkeling beach that is known to have the (best snorkeling in Kauai� because it is such a popular spot for sea turtles to hang out. There are plenty of other activities to enjoy such as hiking, kayaking, golfing, and surfing (a very popular surf spot is out in front of the Beach House).You could have the quiet luxury of an end studio, but still be central to all the activity of Kauai!Additional Features:Ocean, Mountain & Shoreline ViewsCompletely Remodeled in Dec 2006!Tile FloorsPillowtop Queen Size BedLuxurious LinensGranite Rainforest ShowerGranite Countertops and Eating BarStainless Steel AppliancesFully Equipped KitchenetteAir ConditioningPrivate BalconySleeps 2No Smoking
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Ambassador William Green Miller arrived in Ukraine in October 1993. His long career of public service working on foreign affairs and defense policy in both the executive and legislative branches of government has been deepened by his experience teaching at universities and as a leader of non-governmental foreign policy organizations.
Educated at Williams College, Oxford and Harvard, Ambassador Miller entered the Foreign Service in 1959, serving five years in Iran, and later in Washington as a line officer and in the office of Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The Ambassador went to the United States Senate during the Vietnam War in 1967 where he served as adviser to Senator John Sherman Cooper for foreign policy, arms control and defense policy. Ambassador Miller had an important role in forging the legislation that brought the Vietnam War to an end. He also contributed to the successful efforts to ratify the SALT I and ABM Treaties. His work as staff director of three special Senate committees led to constructive solutions of the problems arising from national emergencies and delegated presidential emergency powers, war powers, national commitments, the constitutional oversight of the intelligence activities of the United States, and a broad range of foreign policy, arms control and defense issues. In 1981 the United States Senate passed a special resolution commendingAmbassador Miller "for exceptional contributions and for his dedication, loyalty, integrity, and service."
From 1981 to 1983 Ambassador Miller was associate dean and professor of International Politics of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. As a research associate at both Tufts and Harvard and as a Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics in 1986, he researched foreign policy and defense issues. In 1986 Ambassador Miller returned to Washington as President of the American Committee on United States-Soviet Relations. He traveled frequently throughout the Soviet Union and obtained a first-hand knowledge of the great changes taking place.
As president of the International Foundation during the period of Perestroika, the Ambassador worked with Andrei Sakharov, Tatiana Zaglavskaya, Evegenii Velikhov, Roald Sagdeev, Robert McNamara, Dr. Jerome Wiesner, Father Theodore Hesburgh and others on human rights, arms control, and environmental, political and economic issues of concern to the United States and the Soviet Union. He was a senior consultant to the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and president of the Committee on American-Russian Relations. He has written extensively on foreign policy and defense issues and was elected to the National Academy of Public Administration in 1984 "for distinguished contributions and personal commitment to the public service." He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, The International Institute of Strategic Studies, and the Middle East Institute.
Ambassador Miller is married to Suzanne Lisle Miller, and they have two sons, William and Christopher.


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Planning for Baby's Arrival
Your due date is getting closer - and the excitement and anxiety you are feeling about bringing your new baby home is growing every day. To be prepared ahead of time, you should tour the birthing facility and take childbirth education classes. This will give you information about what to expect on the big day, what to bring, and what to have ready for your new baby.
Action Steps And Things To Consider
- Tour the hospital!
- Take a childbirth education class
- Create a birthing plan
- Preparing children for pregnancy
- Baby supplies you need
- Picking a pediatrician
- What you should bring to the hospital
For Fun
Many methods have been used over the years to predict whether the baby will be a girl or a boy. You may encounter some of these "old wives tales" over the course of your pregnancy. Even though they don't have a scientific basis, they can be fun to consider!
- Place your wedding band on a piece of string. Hold the string over your abdomen with the ring working like a pendulum. If it swings side to side it's a boy. If it swings in circles it's a girl.
- If you carry high, it's a girl. If you carry low, it's a boy.
- If the baby has a rapid heartbeat, it's a boy. If the heartbeat is slower, it's a girl.
- If you prefer to rest on your left side while resting, it's a boy. If you prefer lying on your right side, it's a girl.
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Quick heads up to the Java developers out there using the imgscalr Image Processing Library, version 4.2 was just released! There is 1 new feature in this release and 1 bugfix: New Feature: New ULTRA_QUALITY scaling Method provides the nicest looking scaling result typically better than GIMP's highest quality scaling method (Lanczos3)! Bug Fix: When […]
imgscalr 4.2 Released
imgscalr 4.0 released – Optimal Java Image Scaling
imgscalr is an optimized, fault-tolerant and simple Java library used to resize, rotate, filter, crop or pad images. imgscalr implements the most optimal code-paths for these tasks as recommended by the Java2D team and internally works around a number of hidden JDK and even JVM bugs pertaining to image operations via the Java2D pipeline. imgscalr […]
imgscalr 3.2 Released
Some good news for folks using imgscalr (a Java image-scaling library), version 3.2 was released today and brings with it support for rotation, a new AsyncScalr class used for support both asynchronous scaling support as well as scale-operation throttling in high-performance systems (e.g. web application) where 100s of scaling operations firing off in parallel would bog […]
Simple Java XML Parser (SJXP) 2.1 Released
Hot on the heals of the 2.0 release, SJXP 2.1 was released with the following changes: Fixed bug where isStartTag was always true for TAG type rules https://github.com/thebuzzmedia/simple-java-xml-parser/issues/closed#issue/6 Removed use of enhanced for-loop in code base because it caused a large number of AbstractList$Itr classes to be created for no great reason. https://github.com/thebuzzmedia/simple-java-xml-parser/issues/closed#issue/5 As always, head […]
Simple Java XML Parser (SJXP) 2.0 Released
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imgscalr Java Image-Scaling Library 3.1 Released
Announcement imgscalr 3.1, the high performance Java Image Scaling library was released. imgscalr's focus has always been on simple, fast and correct image resizing in Java (an inherently convoluted subject with many different answers). The library itself consists of a single class (Scalr) and a series of thread-safe static methods used to scale an image. What is new […]
imgscalr Java Image-Scaling Library 3.0 Released!
I would like to give a big personal thanks to Magnus Kvalheim from movellas.com for helping with one of the best features of this new release: BufferedImageOp support! Announcement imgscalr 3.0, the high performance Java Image Scaling library was released. imgscalr's focus has always been on simple, fast and correct image resizing in Java (an […]
imgscalr Java Image-Scaling Library 2.1 Released
Hot on the heels of the 2.0 release, imgscalr just made a 2.1 release which includes a very important enhancement that improves the visual quality of the resize operations across all the different Methods (SPEED, BALANCED or QUALITY). For some technical background on the issue, Java2D does not support all image types equally and working […]
foursquare Check-in Hack 1.5 Released
If you are a fan of our foursquare Check-in Hack utility, then you will be happy to know version 1.5 was just released. We added support for Private check-ins, so your friends aren't notified every single time you check-in somewhere. Thanks to user Alex Yates for the suggestion. As usual, you can grab the download […]
QN: imgscalr Java Image-Scaling Library 2.0 Released
Version 2.0 of the imgscalr Java image-scaling library has been released. This release matures the library, tightens up every area that could get tightened up and adds some new features: * API-break: resize(BufferedImage, Method, int, int, boolean, boolean) was removed and replaced by resize(BufferedImage, Method, int, int). * DEBUG system variable added; set 'imgscalr.debug' to true […]
QN: imgscalr Java Image-Scaling Library 1.2 Released
Version 1.2 of the imgscalr Java image-scaling library has been released. This release makes the library easier to use, accessible from the new The Buzz Media Maven repository and improved the logic used to determine the proportionally-scaled width and height for images depending on their orientation (LANDSCAPE or PORTRAIT). For download links, Javadoc, source code […]
Digg v4 Troubles are Symptom of a Bigger Problem
Digg v4 continues to hit bumps along the road after its launch. Technical glitches and software bugs in the system ran rampant at launch; the type of glitches that made you feel like the release was rushed or pushed out the door for some reason. Besides the hiccups I ran into, I saw a few […]
New AJAX Binary-to-Text and Text-to-Binary Converter Released
Along-side our other slew of handy AJAX utilities, we have just released a new Binary-to-Text and Text-to-Binary online utility. This utility is as easy to use as the others, just decide if you want to convert binary to text or text to binary, select the respective tab and then past your original text in the […]
AJAX Base 64 Decode/Encoder & MD5 Generator Utilities
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Mafia II Release Party Planning
Mafia 2 is coming out August 24th, that's in 6 days. We will explain why you should care… Almost 8 years ago to the day, the original Mafia was released for the PC. It was, in our opinion, the best game of 2002 and a sleeper hit that garner none of the attention it deserved. […]
Reminder: Windows 7 RC Expires in 3 Days
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PS3 3D Firmware Update Coming this Summer
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NETGEAR ReadyNAS RAIDiator 4.1.5 Released
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Death Tank Coming to XBLA This Week
Death Tank is coming to Xbox Live Arcade on Wednesday, February 18th. We're not talking about the old Sega Saturn version, but a complete remake by Snowblind Studios. If you don't recall the original it is a lot like Worms, but in real time. For $15 (1200 Microsoft Points), Death Tank supports Xbox Live multiplayer […]
Fable II DLC: Knothole Island Finally Released
After getting delayed and then having the released date posted incorrectly on Xbox.com the Fable II Knothole Island content and a bug patch finally released today. The new content is available now on Xbox Live for $10. If you're not interested in paying for the new content but you want to play cooperatively with a […]
JaxaFX 1.0 Released – Not a Great First User Experience
Please keep in mind I'm wearing my "Joe average user" hat that this platform is suppose to target as a delivery platform (and simplify developer's lives in the process). I'll admit that I've always had trouble with the Java plugin and Firefox on my old Windows XP SP2 desktop, Windows XP SP3 laptop and my […]
Mirror's Edge on the PC Gets NVIDIA PhysX Material Enhancements
Ouch… right after Mirror's Edge was released on consoles as either a love it or hate it ordeal (I'd say I lean towards the first) it looks like they are sprucing up the PC launch of the title with full physical material rendering done by the NVIDIA PhysX engine that was recently integrated directly into […]
Upcoming Downloadable Content for Music Games
If you play you're preferred music game anything like I do, at least 3 or 4 songs a day with longer stretches on the weekend, you've probably downloaded a few songs to expand your music gaming library. Both Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour have had a pretty steady stream of additional songs […]
Want That Game Early? Try 7-11
So, you want to get your hands on the next big name title early? Last week maybe it was Gears of War 2 or now it is World of WarCraft: Wrath of the Lich King? You might want to try your local 7-11. Yes, the place with the Slurpees. Most 7-11s now carry a few […]
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In May 2013: A beautiful group of Soul-Fire Walkers will lift off together on the inaugural Fire of Love Experience — an epic journey of ECSTATIC, AWAKENED, CREATIVE FLOW…
The Fire of Love Experience is an exclusive community project with a purpose: To ignite our spirits with passion and excitement, find and create our great life's work and live a hot-damn beautiful life!
Picture your soul-fire burning hot, heart pounding, your creative work pouring out of you with a wildly un-bridled precision, grace and flow. SOUL – FIRE – FLOW. Joyfully resilient, strengthened, alive. There is maybe no better feeling in the world I have experienced.
That's the heart of this project, and why I've created it…LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
The hero's journey is about choosing your path with wisdom, strength and grace – you don't have to go anywhere else! In consciously committing to express your true creative spirit through your life and work, pathways open to a life of epic adventure.
In this intimate and fun workshop we'll embark on a journey to the heart of your spirit to retrieve a secret message only for you, and a pathway for the creative spirit to flourish in your life and work.
This will include a facilitated group breathwork healing session and meditation. Using a simple two-stage guided breathing technique, we'll breathe through energetic blocks for greater vibrance, inner joy and creative self-expression in your life's journey.
Bring: Notebook and pen, blanket, yoga mat or blanket to lay on.
About Satya
Satya Colombo is a healer, explorer, ukulele aficionado and web consultant. He is certified as a breathwork healer by David Elliott, and is currently venturing into uncharted territories with a community of Soul-Fire Walkers in the Fire of Love Experience.
Author of Flow: The Five Elements Way of Fierce Wisdom, Strength & Beauty, Satya's online work is shared regularly with thousands around the world.