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SJP Back To The Small Screen?: Sarah Jessica Parker is reportedly planning to star in a new TV series. According to Deadline, the actress is attached to "Busted: A Tale of Corruption and Betrayal in the City of Brotherly Love," a police crime thriller. She will reportedly play one of the two main leads in the hour-long series based on Wendy Ruderman's and Barbara Laker's non-fiction book of the same name. The series will explore the real-life story of Philadelphia police corruption, which was chronicled in 2009 by the Philadelphia Daily News. The project will reportedly be shopped around once casting is finalized.
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I haven't gotten into this yet but it promises to be a great read. Or at least, one hell of a trip...
|Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings
at the Dripping Springs Reunion in 1972.
|Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
near the Bull Creek Party Barn in Austin, in 1975.
|Billy Joe Shaver and Waylon Jennings
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|Willie Nelson at the 1973 Fourth of July Picnic,
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Lavshuca Pure Blossoming Eyes Set Review and Swatches
I was vaguely curious about the new Lavshuca Pure Blossoming Eyes Limited Edition Set released for Summer 2012 in Japan.
Lavshuca favors these little sets lately and hasn't really updated with a major release in a while. I haven't been following the brand lately since they release so many repetitive shades just in a new stylish way. It's easy enough to get excited about a new design and packaging but sometimes I have to remind myself that the shades aren't unique at all.
The Pure Blossoming Eyes Set is an example of repetitive shades however it did contain Clear Stay Eye Base which intrigued me so I ended up heading in for a purchase.
Here's some thoughts!
This comes in two shades variations, I ended up with the warmer but there is a cooler if you prefer a different shade selection.
The set includes a Pure Blossoming Eyes Palette as well as a Clear Stay Eye Base. The eye base comes in either gold or pink depending on the set you choose. My set came with the pink shade.
If you're familiar with Lavshuca this palette is pretty much a dupe up for the Star Decoration Eyes but it's just designed in a swirl.
The pink shade selection I choose has warmer colors that include pink, peach, beige, and varieties of brown. Colors are soft, easy to blend, and have a lovely color pay off. They have a pretty sparkle to them without looking overly done. Sadly, these shades are incredibly boring since I have about ten or more palettes that have similiar colors. However, if you've never tried Lavshuca before, they are a really a delightful selection that applies easily and displays how superior Japanese drugstore makeup is compared to the US.
I think visually, for those who love gorgeous packaging, it's stunning but it's always delightful that the beauty isn't only in the packaging but the formula is also just as great.
The Clear Stay Eye Base is exciting and unfortunate for me. It has a sweet overlay eyelet design that's pearlish pink and a base of beige. I like the beige part as it'll serve to brighten eyes and prep for makeup. However, I didn't like the eyelet which has a pearlish finish and just looks bad mixed with the beige. It'll scrap away in due time but it'll take a few applications before it disappears completely.
As far as hold, it does a nice job of emphasizing the shades in the palette but it doesn't have super eyeshadow primer hold. It actually creates a crease-y mess for me rather than holds shadow in place. So as a base to produce a more vibrant shadow effect, yes, it works. But as a primer for those colors, no, it doesn't work.
Personally, I think the collection is very pretty but boring. I collect many, many of the Lavshuca palettes and this just boils down to a ton of repetitive colors. It is unique and special that the Clear Stay Eye Base is included as this is a brand new product. But how great is it if it remains LE to the set? Once these sets are gone will we ever be able to get the product again? Probably not, so that's a little disappointing.
For those who never experienced the magic of Lavshuca before, I highly suggest purchasing this set.
For the rest of us, it's just boring and a rehash of shades we already own. It might be worth a purchase for the Clear Stay Eye Base alone but I like I said once we run out, what then?
I believe AlphabeautyUK sells this set on E-bay. I am not affiliated with the seller but enjoy shopping there myself.
This product was purchased by the Muse for review purposes.
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5/25/12 16:27 Tammie:
Yeah the pink looks like another Lavshuca pink quad I have…boring~~. I don't think since I initially got everything I wanted from them there has even been anything I wanted…Japanese brands' LE releases have been boring the snot out of me lately (DS brands that I can afford anyway lol).
Have you tried the lip gloss from this release? It looks cute but I am not sure it's worth the trouble…
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They may be boring colors but they look really good on you!


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Hunt the KeeperKill Morta'gya the Keeper and obtain the Tablet of Shadra.
|Tablet of Shadra
DescriptionKotonga has told me of Shadra. She is the venom queen, the loa of spiders, worshipped in darkness. If the Vilebranch are performing rituals, I'm not going to let them finish.
Check the cave behind the altar at the top of Jintha'Alor. Deep within it, one of Shadra's keepers might still be lurking. Kill her and take whatever she carries back here so we can know what's going on.
Be sure you search her body. I don't want any traps laid by the Vilebranch to be hidden by their deaths.
The parts scattered, the keepers separated... I see.
This is a ritual to summon Shadra. They must not have gotten far. It should be destroyed...
This is a ritual to summon Shadra. They must not have gotten far. It should be destroyed...
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I first encountered Jeramie Bellmay nearly three years ago at Evolver Baltimore's Give it Up event. If you were there, you know the magic that was in the air that night. In fact, it was at this party where I met What Weekly founders Brooke and Justin, and it also turned out to be one of the first events that What Weekly ever covered. That night, Jeramie made some serious contributions to the magic that unfolded, helping to facilitate the Magic Hookah Lounge which featured the Scoposcope.
It was Jeramie's fine art, however, that truly captured my imagination that night. Hanging on the wall were two of Jeramie's intricately complex wood burnings, known as Ginclone and Evoke. On a small shelf sat a crystal optical toy, and hanging from the wall by human hair was a strange laser contraption called the Prismascopic Laserscope. I must admit, Jeramie had me intrigued.
Ginclone by Jeramie Bellmay.
Since Jeramie moved to Baltimore 18 months ago, we have had the privilege of becoming friends and colleagues. And yet, during that time, Jeramie has not become less of a mystery. In fact, I continue to find myself amazed and enchanted with each new idea that emerges from his being, and the scope, diversity and utter strangeness of his creations.
Jeramie has spent his life exploring, experimenting with and mastering many mediums, which he speaks of as both his tools and his teachers. From an early age, he has had a strong desire for creation and balance. A concurrent obsession with dance and movement has produced a truly original artist with a deep understanding of multiple layers of reality, and the universal motion we exist within.
Just four days after I watched Jeramie give a breath-taking dance performance at the Circus of Wonders Variety Show Spectacular at Theatre Project, I found myself at Mr. Rains Fun House at the American Visionary Art Museum, for the opening of Jeramie's latest exhibit of visual artworks.
This show, which remains on display through March 7, 2013, features fourteen original works, including sculpture, installation, painting, pen and ink drawing, as well as wood burnings, carvings and a walking stick.
"Facing Fiat" by Jeramie Bellmay. Photos by Philip Laubner.
Upon stepping through the doors at the Fun House, I was immediately greeted by Rozuna the Six Legged Baby Dragon, which Jeramie has crafted from a wire armature, plaster, doll parts, individually placed bamboo leaves, and a full head of dreadlocks, kindly donated by Jeramie's long time friend, Luna. Rozuna sits atop a carefully arranged bed of shredded money, and stares, trance like, into a hand etched glass sphere. Upon closer inspection, the sphere reveals the Great Seal of the United States. The installation as a whole is titled Facing Fiat, and subtly evokes contemplation on our current monetary system. Once again, as it has always been with Jeramie, I find myself not knowing what to expect next.
"Shift Shaper" by Jeramie Bellmay. Photo by Philip Laubner.
Jeramie's artwork fills the back wall of Mr. Rains Fun House, and down a corridor with small booths and tables. The main room of the Fun House contains three large works. Shift Shaper is a carved and burnt piece of cherry wood, with a few highlights of paint added in for extra effect. The motion that Jeramie captures in the wood, reminds me of the dance I had seen him give just a few days prior. Pixielation is a large pen on paper drawing, which invites you to stare at it for hours. The intricacy and extreme detail Jeramie is able to achieve with the help of ultrafine Micron pens is truly a sight to be witnessed.
"The Empress" by Jeramie Bellmay. Photo by Philip Laubner.
The third piece in the main room has been created upon a rather large piece of Pawlonia wood, whose nickname served as inspiration for the piece, called The Empress. In speaking with Jeramie, this piece, which stands at seven feet tall, holds a special place in his heart. Unlike in his previous wood burnings, where he created an image on top of the grain, because of the size of The Empress, Jeramie was able to enter into a communication with the wood, and pull the image out directly from the grain itself. This piece also possesses an illusory quality, as sometimes, when the light is just right, the image all together disappears back into the grain.
Before we enter the hallway which leads to the outside patio, we encounter two pieces which could be missed if you were not looking. A small wood burning called Death and Resurrection, which Jeramie created shortly after Ian Hesford died and came back to life. Below this sits a walking stick, which Jeramie has carved by hand. At its center sits a lens, which if you crouch down to look through, reveals a golden bee. This piece, To bee, or not to bee?, emerged in response to Jeramie watching dozens of bees die on his doorstep. He explains that he collected the bees because he felt he should honor their hard work and divine beauty, while sending a wake up call to the world that our bees our in trouble. "Without the bees," he notes, "it all crumbles." Jeramie also explains that walking sticks are something we use to assist our balance, and he wishes to remind us that the bee does this for us naturally and without question.
"To bee, or not to bee?" by Jeramie Bellmay. Photo by Philip Laubner.
He continues, "I hope that the world wakes up from this dreaming state and realizes that we are one the brink of completely tipping earth's eco biology so far off course that we will alter the life and livelihood of future generations to come. Remember the future, we are currently pummeling toward it." Who knew a walking stick could mean so much?
Continuing down the hallway, I reach a large painting entitled Will she offer you her garden? Upon my first encounter with the piece, it immediately became one of my favorite paintings. It's bright colors are a departure from Jeramie's other monochromatic work, and its detail and exploration of multiple levels of realities evokes a visceral experience. The ultimate power from the piece comes from parts of the painting that extend from beyond the frame, and enters into our own reality, in the form of a canvas waterfall, creating a puddle on the floor.
"Will she offer you her garden?" by Jeramie Bellmay. Photo by Philip Laubner.
Directly next to this painting sits another installation, titled Entheogenic. The piece entails four large clay sculptures, which I learn are carnivorous plants – two male and two female. The males are rooted below the ground, while the females slither past. Emerging from the plants are paper butterflies suspended in the air by carefully placed fishing wire. Jeramie understands these plants perfectly, and relays their inner workings. The butterflies (which are actually a butterfly-moth hybrid) remain white, until they eat the transformational goo that the female plants emit. If the butterfly dares to eat the goo, they will emerge transformed, but in order to do so, they must fly close to the plants, and run the risk of getting eaten.
"Entheogenic" by Jeramie Bellmay.
This series of strange creatures from another realm continue with the last six pieces in the show, which sit across from the large carnivorous plant installation. These six shadow boxes, which are labeled as "Alien Specimens" contain relics recovered from Jeramie's imagination. Just like the scenario that unfolds within Entheogenic, each of the boxes comes with a full understanding of what the specimens are, how they interact with their environment and one another, and their place within their planet's eco-biology.
"Alien Specimens 6″ by Jeramie Bellmay. Photo by Philip Laubner.
I reach the end of the show with my mind spinning, and trying to process all of the realities I have just taken in. As my attention shifts back to what is unfolding at Mr. Rains Fun House, I realize that nearly two-hundred people have gathered to experience Jeramie and his work. As I look around at all of the familiar faces, I am struck by the thought that I have not seen most of these people in the same place at the same time, since Give It Up nearly three year earlier. I pause for a second and take a moment to think how strange it is that on this night, things seemed to have come full circle. I suppose such things happen when you are in the presence of magical creatures.
Jeramie's work in on display at Mr. Rains Fun House at The American Visionary Art Museum through March 7, 2013.
Entrance to the Fun House is FREE during its open hours. Click here for Facebook Invite
Click here to visit Jeramie Bellmay's Website
Photos from the Opening…
Robin Gunkel in front of "Will she offer you her garden?" Photo by Theresa Keil
Farida Shourbaji and Patricia Tamariz. Portrait by Philip Laubner
Chasz Sollmer. Photo by Philip Laubner
Jordan Faye Block and Susana Alcalá. Photo by Philip Laubner.
Ian Hesford. Photo by Larry Cohen.
Jason Sage. Photo by Larry Cohen.
Dushyant Viswanathan. Photo by Theresa Keil.
Strange but true: Jack Callahan, Justin Allen, Shaun Callahan and Brooke Hall. Photo by Larry Cohen.
Jessica Long look through Mr. Rains Carousel. Photo by Philip Laubner.
Toby Verhines and Caitlin Deane. Photo by Theresa Keil.
Photo by Theresa Keil.
Photo by Theresa Keil.
Michael Morstein and Brian Baker. Photo by Theresa Keil.
Photo by Theresa Keil.
Heather Joi holds a print of Jeramie Bellmay's "Will she offer you her garden?" Photo by Philip Laubner.
Jeramie Bellmay behind "Facing Fiat". Photo by Theresa Keil
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YARP: Young Adult Reading Program | Constitution
Constitution and Bylaws
- Constitution
- Bylaws
- Article I. Membership
- Article II. Meetings
- Article III. Duties of the Committee Chairman
- Article IV. Criteria for Inclusion on the Booklist
- Article V. Voting
- Article V. Expenses
South Dakota Young Adult Reading Program (YARP) Teen Reads Committee
Article I. Name
The name of the program shall be the South Dakota Young Adult Reading Program (YARP) Teen Reads Committee of the South Dakota Library Association. Its purpose is twofold:
- to provide a list of recently published outstanding young adult books to libraries throughout the state
- to encourage young adults to read more quality contemporary literature. While schools will be the primary focus of promotional activities, public libraries will also be encouraged to promote reading activities to this age group and utilize the reading list.
Article II. Membership
The SD YARP Teen Reads Committee will be comprised of at least 12 members. Every member must belong to SDLA. Individuals may volunteer to join the committee or may be recruited by members of the current committee. Members of the committee will serve one-year terms and may serve consecutive terms. If a member must leave the committee prior to the completion of their term, they must submit a written resignation to the Chairman to the committee and are asked to aid the committee in finding a replacement.
The Committee membership will be polled via email, asking if they wish to continue as members. They will be asked to indicate which committee tasks they will do. Those not indicating such willingness will be dropped from the roll.
Article III. Officers
- The chairman of the committee will be elected by the membership of the whole committee at the SDLA Conference meeting and will serve a one-year term as overall chairman of SD YARP Teen Reads Committee.
- The secretary of the committee will be elected by the membership of the whole committee at the SDLA meeting and serve a one-year term and may serve consecutive terms.
- The book nomination chairman will be elected by the whole committee at the SDLA meeting and will serve a two-year term that will expire on the odd numbered years.
- The chairman of the publications committee will be elected by the whole committee at the SDLA Conference meeting and will serve a two-year term that will expire on the even numbered years.
- The membership chairman will be elected by the membership of the whole committee at the SDLA meeting and serve a one-year term and may serve consecutive terms.
- The web chairman of the committee will be elected by the membership of the whole committee at the SDLA meeting and serve a one-year term and may serve consecutive terms.
- The executive committee will be composed of these officers.
Article IV. Meetings
Full committee meetings will be held twice each year:
- Once during SDLA Conference
- Once in June.
The subcommittees may meet at SDEA or as the need arises. Changes in the By-laws and constitution may be made at either the SDLA or June meeting.
Article V. Dissolution
This committee may be dissolved by a 60% favorable vote of the whole committee (including absentee votes) and approval from the SDLA executive board.
Article VI. Amendments
Amendments to the Constitution or By-laws can be made by any member of the Young Adult Reading Program committee at either the June or the SDLA meeting. If possible, the amendment should be in writing and available to each member present. Any amendments will require a 60% majority vote of the members present to be approved.
Article I. Membership
It will be the duty of each member of the South Dakota Young Adult Reading Program (YARP) Teen Reads to participate in book selection and attend both meetings. Membership must be renewed yearly.
Article II. Meetings
Meetings shall be held at SDLA and in June. Other meetings can be scheduled as needed on the approval of the executive committee. A quorum for these meetings will consist of 60% of the committee members.
Article III. Duties of the Committee Chairman
The chairman of the South Dakota YARP Teen Reads Committee will:
- preside over the meetings of the whole committee at the SDLA Annual Conference and in June, or as deemed necessary
- prepare the budget request
- represent the interests of the South Dakota YARP Teen Reads committee to the SDLA governing board.
Duties of the Selection Committee Chairman
The chairman of this committee will see that:
- All book suggestions from non-committee members are brought to the June meeting.
- Books should interest teenagers in grades six through twelve.
- All books meet the guidelines established by the bylaws.
- A ballot is prepared so that members may vote on the books at the SDLA meeting.
- All books have been read and reviewed by at least 2 members of the selection committee before a final vote is taken.
- All BIP information and a short paragraph summary of the books that are selected are collected and sent to the promotion committee chairman by December 15th.
- Any budget requests or bills are submitted to the chairman of the South Dakota YARP Teen Reads Committee at the June meeting.
The Chairman of the Selection committee will also serve as a member of the YARP Teen Reads Executive Committee to advised the chairman and make any emergency decisions between whole committee meetings.
Duties of the Chairman of the Publications Committee
The Chairman of the Publications Committee will see that:
- The booklist that is submitted by the selection committee is printed and distributed by March 31st to the libraries in the state and other individuals, institutions, and businesses the promotion committee deems appropriate.
- Promotional activities at SDEA and SDLA concerning the new booklist are arranged, including arranging, for individuals to present booktalks, distribute lists, or any other activities the committee plans.
- The promotional committee continues to research and plan appropriate activities geared to encouraging young adult reading; these activities may include circulating author information to librarians, publishing sample book talks, making sample activity packets that relate to the books on the booklist available to teachers, and coordinating promotional activities with the media.
- Submit budget needs for the next year and all bills accrued from the current promotion activities to the committee chairman by the June meeting.
The Chairman of the Promotion committee will also serve as a member of the executive committee to advise the chairman and make any emergency decisions necessary between whole committee meetings.
Duties of the Secretary of the YARP — Teen Reads Committee
The secretary of the Young Adult Reading Committee will:
- Keep a record of all whole committee meetings and distribute them to all members following the meeting.
- Receive and answer all inquiries and correspondence to the committee.
- Assist the committee chairman in any correspondence to other members of the committee.
Article IV. Criteria for Inclusion on the Booklist
- Individual titles will be included on the booklist, not author's entire works.
- Books will have a copyright date of no more than five years prior to the publication of the list.
- The books will be chosen on the basis of quality, suitability, and overall interest to SD teenagers, grades 6-12.
- Inclusion of the title on other reviewing lists such as Best Books for Young Adults is encouraged, but not mandatory if the book is thought by committee to be of exceptional quality.
- Books must be in print at the time of selection.
- Suggestions for inclusion on the booklist will come from librarians, teachers, students and members of the committee.
- All books must be read and approved by at least three members of the selection committee to be considered for inclusion on the list.
- The Booklist should include at least twenty titles selected and provide a balance of genre, and difficulty that appeal to SD teenagers. (Balance of genre should include gender representation, race diversity, diversity of social, political, economic and religious view points) It will also include both fiction and non-fiction titles.
- Criteria for inclusion on the booklist will be reviewed yearly at the June meeting.
- The list may include the 1st in a series, but may not include subsequent volumes in the series.
- Titles already on the Prairie Pasque list may not be chosen.
- Books need not have been written exclusively for a teen audience.
- Only one title by an author can appear on each year's list.
- The list shall be divided into two sections - middle school recommendations and high school recommendations. The final list will indicate these divisions.
Article V. Voting
Voting will begin during Teen Read Week and will continue until April 1st, at this time the votes will be tallied and announced for National Library Week. Teenagers may vote for as many books as they would like on a scale basis. This voting will be done online. The awards shall be known as the SD Teen Choice Book Awards. One winner will be selected from the Middle School list and another winner from the High School list.
Article V. Expenses
Expenses shall include funds to be used for printing, mailing, promotion, telephone calls and committee expenses that are accrued in selection and promotion of the booklist and promotional activities. It will not include defraying member's expense for participation (mileage, food, lodging, etc.)
Funding sources shall come from SDLA initially, but may evolve to include grants, donations, fees, or other funding source.
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Diversity Visa Scam
A number of emails notifying recipients that they have won the diversity visa (DV) lottery have recently been circulating on the Internet. While these messages at first glance appear to be official U.S. Government communications, they come from a fraudulent source. The U.S. Embassy warns that these emails and similar scams are prevalent and the public should use extreme caution replying to or providing any information requested via email claiming to be from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
The only official way to apply for the DV lottery is directly through the official U.S. Department of State Website during the specified and limited-time registration period. Applicants selected in the Diversity Visa random drawing are notified by the Department of State by letter, not email, and are provided instructions on how to proceed to the next step in the process. No other organization or private company is authorized by the Department of State to notify Diversity Visa lottery applicants of their winning entry, or the next steps in the processing of applying for their visa.
The U.S. Embassy advises the public that only internet sites and email messages originating from the .gov domain are official U.S. Government websites, for our agency offices located in the United States and for the Embassies and Consulates in Saudi Arabia. While many other Embassy websites have the .gov indicator in their internet address, a number do not. If you doubt that a message originates from an official Department of State source, please visit www.state.gov and travel.state.gov where you will find links to all official U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites abroad. Please contact the Embassy or Consulate in question directly from these official websites if you have any questions about the authenticity of communications you may receive about any type of visa.
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You might think you can't eat shrimp because you're not supposed to be eating things that come from the ocean because of their mercury levels. But does shrimp really contain any mercury the way that things like mackerel and swordfish can?
As it turns out, shrimp is OK to eat while you're pregnant, as long as you do so in moderation. If you're a seafood lover you'll be happy to know that you can indulge in your shrimp craving, as well as crab, cod, salmon, and Tilapia, as long as you don't overdo it, and keep your frequency down to a few times a week.
When you're pregnant it can sometimes seem like everything delicious is off limits. That's why it's nice to see that you can still enjoy a nice shrimp dinner once a week while you're pregnant. If you enjoy seafood in general you can also have one more night of the week devoted to seafood.
Can I Eat Shrimp While Pregnant? Answer: Yes, In Moderation
So while you do have the green light on eating shrimp, you want to be careful not to go too far with it and head to Red Lobster for the all you can eat shrimp plate. Red Lobster is fine, but make sure you stick to a portioned meal, and make sure that the meal you choose has shrimp that is cooked, not raw. Since shrimp don't contain harmful amounts of mercury, they're considered alright, but that is also why you don't want to eat a lot of it, because it can start to have a cumulative effect.
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What you don't want to do is eat things like shrimp cocktail, that contain raw shrimp in them. Be sure you go with options like shrimp scampi, or coconut shrimp so you know they're cooked through. Cooking shrimp all the way through makes sure that you kill off any bacteria that could be lurking on it. That's why you should avoid eating sushi and other uncooked seafood while pregnant. You definitely want to avoid things like oysters and clams, especially if served raw.
Other Foods to Eat
Now that you've got that issue cleared up, you might be wondering which foods from the ocean you can eat and also ones to avoid. You can eat things like tuna, and even the kind that comes in a can or a pouch. A lot of people think that tuna has excessive levels of mercury in it, but it's the sort of tuna that you would find on sashimi, not that you would get out of a can. It's the big fish that tend to have the most mercury, and these king size tuna are not the kind that go into the canned variety, as they can be sold for more money due to their large size. That's why you should avoid eating albacore tuna while you're pregnant, as these are larger sized tuna but still sold in cans.
We've also stated that crab is OK to eat, so all of you crab lovers out there will be happy. But be sure to limit yourself to a serving a week, and group all of your seafood into one category so that you're only having seafood twice a week. You should avoid smoked fish while you're pregnant.
It's good that you include fish as part of your weekly eating plan, because it is a good source of Omega 3s, which are good to take in while you're pregnant. They're also found in things like chia seeds or flax seeds, so you can fill in on the days when you don't eat seafood to get a consistent supply.
You want to enjoy your pregnancy as much as possible, so try to focus on the things you can enjoy while you're pregnant, and don't focus on the things you need to avoid. It can sometimes feel limiting, but it doesn't have to be. There are plenty of foods that are good for both you and your baby, and many that you might not have tried before. It can be a time when you are broadening your palette and learning to appreciate new foods, or rediscover foods that you don't eat as much of any more.


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JIM MOORE | Weighing the good, OK and ugly of Mariners
Excited about the Mariners? As you probably know, their season starts Monday night at Anaheim.
You like to think it will be different this year. When you say that, you feel like you're being optimistic. But the real reaction?
Most people will call you an idiot for thinking the Mariners will be anything but terrible again.
Let's look at the positives, negatives and in-betweens and add it up at the end:
1. Felix Hernandez of course. Could win 20 games this year with improved run support.
2. Robinson Cano. Should hit .300 with 30 homers and 100 runs batted in while providing Gold Glove defense at second base. That's worth $24 million this year anyway, isn't it?
3. Lloyd McClendon. Though I never thought Eric Wedge was the problem with this team, the managerial change could make a difference. It's an unknown, but we've seen enough in spring training to think that this man of few words should give the Mariners a huge lift.
4. Kyle Seager. I know the third baseman's average fell off late in the season, but that had more to do with fatigue from playing too many games than anything else. Wouldn't you feel comfortable expecting 20 home runs and 75 RBI from him? And I'll love it if he's the No. 2 hitter, batting ahead of Cano.
5. Danny Farquhar. OK, this is a completely subjective opinion. The right-handed reliever won't be on anyone else's list of "Positives" for the Mariners. But he'll be solid as the set-up man in the eighth inning. To be honest, this guy should have never lost the closer job to Fernando Rodney.
6. Erasmo Ramirez. I waffled on whether to put this right-handed starter in the "In Betweens" section but put him here because of a strong feeling he'll be a mainstay in the rotation. He had an outstanding spring with a 1.14 ERA and only two walks in 23 1/3 innings. If he has his command, Ramirez is tough to beat.
7. Willie Bloomquist. What, you thought in a column for this paper that I would put a South Kitsap High School graduate in the "Negatives" section?! I don't think so. Especially when I named my golden retriever after him. But seriously, I like that Bloomquist serves as a quality backup at so many positions in the infield and outfield.
1. Dustin Ackley. Say all you want about him hitting .305 in the second half of the 2013 season and hitting .382 this spring, I'm not buying anything to do with Dustin Ackley until I see it for an entire year. That hideous beard of his doesn't help his case either.
2. Justin Smoak. I heard a former GM, Jim Bowden, saying on the radio the other day that we need to lower our expectations for Justin Smoak — if we could just look at him as a 20-HR and a 70-RBI guy, maybe we'd be more satisfied with his performance. I guess that means we need to forget the thought of him ever being the tear-the-cover-off-the-ball guy we thought he'd be when he was acquired from Texas in the Cliff Lee deal. And the comments from McClendon about Smoak leading the league in doubles this year.
3. Michael Saunders. If he's healthy all year, maybe he'll be fantastic. But I've pretty much given up on Saunders being anything but an average major-league player. I'm guessing that he'll lose his right-field job to Stefen Romero at some point.
4. Hisashi Iwakuma and Taijuan Walker. I put both of these injured starters together because I could see them being terrific once they return or inconsistent all season long. Again, not basing this on any concrete seamhead acronyms, just a feeling that Iwakuma won't be a Cy Young Award candidate and Walker won't be a star until 2015.
5. The bullpen. If I had to guess, I'd say the Mariners' relievers will be somewhere in the middle of the AL pack. I like Farquhar and Charlie Furbush, but I'm not as sold on Fernando Rodney and Yoervis Medina. Question marks abound for long man Hector Noesi and former closer Tom Wilhelmsen. I admit to knowing nothing about lefty Joe Beimel, who beat out Lucas Luetge.
6. James Paxton and Roenis Elias. One lefty we expected to see in the rotation; one we'd never heard of until we caught wind of the great spring he was having. There figure to be ups and downs for each.
7. Brad Miller. Electric spring, hitting .410 and leading the Cactus League in runs scored and slugging percentage. But this will be his first full season as a major-league shortstop. You can't stamp him as a "positive" until he shows that he is day in and day out.
8. Mike Zunino. Every reason to believe that he'll justify his No. 3 selection overall in the 2012 draft, but he's young and will endure his share of growing pains this year.
1. Corey Hart. Just not buying that he'll ever be the player that he was with the Brewers, not after double microfracture surgeries on his knees. Plus there were other ailments that prevented him from playing much in the spring. He's this year's Michael Morse if you ask me.
2. Logan Morrison. He's damaged goods and a player without a position too. You tell me where Morrison's going to play. Right field? Saunders, Romero and maybe Hart are already out there. First base? That's Smoak's position. DH? I guess.
3. Abraham Almonte. Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a fast-moving fire hydrant of a guy playing center field and leading off. But he's a converted infielder playing a tough position, plus he's young and hit only .178 in the spring.
4. Batting lineup. Aside from Cano and Seager, in your heart of hearts, who do you think will hit on a consistent basis?
Curiously, some Las Vegas oddsmakers set the over-under on number of wins for the Mariners this year at 81.5.
But I don't see an 81-81 or an 82-80 team. I see one with too many holes and question marks and not enough strengths.
Cynicism reigns until the Mariners give us reasons to feel otherwise.
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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama bowed Thursday night to mounting criticism that he had misled Americans about the health care law, apologizing to people who were forced off their health insurance plans by the Affordable Care Act despite "assurances from me."
Obama told NBC News that he had not done enough to ensure that the law did not force the termination of insurance policies that people like because they do not meet the law's new coverage requirements.
"It means a lot to them. And it's scary to them. And I am sorry that they, you know, are finding themselves in this situation, based on assurances they got from me," Obama said.
"We've got to work hard to make sure that we hear them and that we're going to do everything we can to deal with folks who find themselves in a tough position as a consequence of this."
For years, Obama has said Americans who are satisfied with their health plans could keep them even after his health care program took full effect at the start of next year.
"If you like your health plan, you will be able to keep your health plan," he said in speeches and at campaign rallies and town hall meetings.
But hundreds of thousands of people began receiving cancellation letters from their insurance companies in recent weeks, prompting accusations that Obama had lied about the impact of the law for political reasons.
In the NBC interview, Obama said he had not purposely misled anyone. He said it had always been his intention that no one should lose a plan he or she wanted to keep.
But he emphasized that most people who were forced off a current plan would be able to find new insurance that was cheaper and provided better coverage.
"I think we, in good faith, have been trying to take on a health care system that has been broken for a very long time," Obama said. "And what we've been trying to do is to change it in the least disruptive way possible."
He added: "They're benefiting from more choice and competition."
"But obviously, we didn't do a good enough job in terms of how we crafted the law," he said. "And, you know, that's something that I regret. That's something that we're going to do everything we can to get fixed."
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., introduced legislation this week to force insurance companies to reissue the health plans they have been canceling. And officials in several states have sought assurances from insurers that people will not be dropped until the federal health insurance website is working.
Obama did not endorse those specific efforts and did not elaborate on how he intended to help people who were faced with paying higher premiums for a new insurance plan.
Obama said the White House was looking at a "range of options" to help people whose policies had been canceled. And he said he had "assigned my team to see what we can do to close some of the holes and gaps in the law."
The decision to apologize Thursday reflects the increasingly dire political position that the president is in after the troubled rollout of the health care marketplace, which was designed to get coverage for millions of uninsured Americans.
The website's failures were compounded by the cancellation letters, which gave new ammunition to the president's Republican critics.
The controversy has also worried many of the president's Democratic allies on Capitol Hill who face re-election campaigns next year.
Obama said in the interview that he was "deeply frustrated" by the technical problems surrounding the website.
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He also defended Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, from attacks by Republicans who have called for her to resign.
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To my thinking the garden is my day. I always love to just walk around looking & thinking what I could do to make it more pleasing.ReplyDelete
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How to Develop Confidence
August 18, 2015
I am a dancer, and always set a standard of perfection and the highest for myself. As a result, I am always stressed. I reject programmes and shun public performance many times as I think I am not well prepared. I am always scared of performing less than perfect, and as a result, half of my life is already wasted in waiting for a time when I will be perfect. Most of my energy is drained in fear and nervousness. I will be happy if you suggest a way to come out of it.
Dear Geetika,
It's important to be able to release the tensions that come from expectations. Try to feel that the Divine is the one moving through you rather than you have to do it all.
True confidence comes from being in tune with God and feeling that flow within us.
Here are some suggestions from Paramhansa Yogananda, from the book, How to Have Courage, Calmness and Confidence:
- Deep breathing: Breathe deeply a few times, concentrating at the point between the eyebrows, just before the performance. This will remove timidity and insure self-confidence.
- Mentally rehearse very clearly how masterfully, joyously, and eagerly you are going to perform.
- Remove nervousness by tensing and relaxing.
- Take a bath two hours before, or immediately before, the performance. If time is limited, simply wash all the openings of the body with cold water.
- Humbleness is magnetic and will draw kind attention and sympathy from your audience, while pride will cause sneers and apathy. An inferiority complex will cause pity, disbelief, and lack of enthusiasm in your audience. An inferiority complex will cause you to underestimate your real ability and will destroy whatever faculty you may possess. Cool confidence in your ability and the positive outcome of your performance, due to God working with you, must always keep you happy and contented just before your debut. Make up your mind to do your very utmost to make people appreciate your performance.
Yogananda also recommended going on "worry fasts" to free us from anxiety and tension that results from worrying. Simply take a few times during the day to be free from any worries that assail you. Be disciplined in this effort and then gradually extend the times until you can go the whole day without getting caught by worries. Also, go on "joy feasts" by associating with those who have a contagious joy in their lives.
I hope this will be helpful to you.
In divine friendship,
Nayaswami Pranaba
The Meaning of Dreams
August 18, 2015
Are dreams a window into parallel universes, or is it your astral body traveling in an astral plane?
Or is it just fantasy?
Dear AB,
Most dreams are simply "materialized" subconscious thoughts, or projections of the subconscious mind. So in general dreams are not really fantasy, but they are not much more important than that. What happens is that in sleep our life force withdraws inside and makes subconscious impressions come alive. Yogananda says it much better: "In sleep, life energy is released from various bodily demands and retires to the brain cells, in which are stored the thought films of all past experiences. The enlivening action of the energy on the stored-up thought films in the subconscious mind results in the projection of the mental motion pictures we call dreams."
However, he also explains: "Not all dreams are meaningless. If your mind is calm and attuned, you will know someone is trying to get in touch with you through that dream. As you develop spiritually, your loved ones may appear to you in visions in meditation. And when you are very highly developed, you can behold those souls right here in front of you."
There are also superconscious dreams which are very meaningful. They are on the level of a vision, giving inspiration, guidance, blessing. However, these are rare. Swami Kriyananda once experienced kundalini awakening during such a dream.
You ask: while dreaming, are we in the astral body? Yes. In sleep our consciousness retires from the physical body and it is in the astral body. In deepest sleep, it is even in the causal (thought) body. You may read in the Autobiography of a Yogi: "If man's sleep be deep and dreamless, for several hours he is able to transfer his consciousness, or sense of I-ness, to the causal body."
Seen in the right perspective, our nightly dreams are a cosmic teacher: they tell us that in truth ALL life is a dream, and that you are dreaming right now, reading this dream text. Self-realization means waking up from this dream, in superconsciousness, in oneness with God.
In divine friendship,
True Justice Requires Both Karma and Reincarnation
August 18, 2015
It is a law of all civilized countries, that when a prisoner is convicted or executed, he is told the reason why he is being punished. Our higher reasoning and justice call for this. This higher reasoning has been given to us by God. If that is so, then when we get divine punishment, we are very conveniently told all these are a result of past life bad karma. Isn't it weird that God and his Law of karma punishes us for the sins we have committed in past lives which we don't even know. Shouldn't God punish us in the same life itself so that at least we know why we are suffering. At times,when good people suffer for sins they have committed in distant lifetimes, they may end up losing faith in God. So could you explain how the law of karma being carried forward to many lifetimes is not defective and faulty.
Dear Geetika,
I find your question fascinating! (Are you a lawyer?)
Well, let's examine an underlying assumption: that of punishment! Who, exactly, is punishing whom? If I hurt someone and I receive the same in return, is it God punishing me, or is it ME initiating my "just desserts"? If I kill someone, he doesn't have the opportunity (at that time) to kill me in return. We both have to wait until another lifetime. Whose problem is THAT? If there is to be justice in this world, then there MUST be a law of karma. If there's to be justice, there MUST be the opportunity to reincarnate!
Let's look at this "law of karma"! In science we have the law of action and reaction: "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." Without the law of cause and effect, human life and the cosmos would be uninhabitable, chaotic, and not worth living. We, as humans, are firmly committed to the proposition that we can improve or change our circumstances by taking the right actions. When that is not part of our belief, we sink into despair and passivity.
So, you see: this isn't about God punishing us. It is about us receiving back what we give. As the Christian Bible puts it, "Be not deceived, for God is not mocked: as you sow, so shall you reap." The law of karma and reincarnation are inextricably linked as is justice and mercy. If we could remember our past misdeeds from prior lifetimes we would be so burdened that we could barely breath and live. Mercy comes in the form of getting a fresh start, just as each night we forget our troubles in sleep. Mercy comes by the fact that the consequences are postponed to the future when we are perhaps stronger. Paramhansa Yogananda also added that the consequences are often postponed owing to the "thwarting cross-currents" of competing egos and complicated karmic patterns.
There is a way out, however: God. As we reach up to the transcendent joy of inner stillness (wherein resides the Spirit), we are refreshed and enlightened step by step. As we dissolve the hard shell of ego with the power of self-effort and redeeming grace (combined), we cut the cord that links us to our past karma. Our past karma is then at least partially mitigated because the ego principle which initiated that karma has been erased. When it does come and we have little or no ego, we don't react as we accept all that comes as our own. In that very fact (of not reacting) we end the repeating cycle of karma, of action and reaction.
I recommend you read the book by Paramhansa Yogananda: The Essence of Self-Realization (available in India). There are chapters in that book on karma and reincarnation. There's another book by him, also, called, simply: Karma and Reincarnation (also available in India).
Blessings to you!
Nayaswami Hriman
Meditation Technique vs. Meditation Experience
August 17, 2015
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I'm looking forward to my initiation into Kriya Yoga this fall. Unfortunately, my spiritual practice is not as steady as it could be. Nevertheless, I experience a strong energy that can manifest itself at will. Combined with my focus on Satchitananda, it creates a sensation that is making me feel so joyful inside. As I understand it, Kriya and meditation is about a subtle process in the spine, but in my experience it can be distracting when I meditate. How to proceed?
Dear Wilma,
When one is feeling inspiration and upliftment (joy, etc.) in meditation, this is the purpose of meditation techniques. In general, therefore, it is ok, when suddenly uplifted into soul-joy (etc.), to enter into that experience and cease the practice of whatever technique you were doing when the experience appeared. When the joy begins to fade or diminish, resume your technique practice. It might even bring you back to the joy.
Now, there are always "but"s… For example: it might be that if you continue the technique you'll go even deeper into the experience! So, you simply need to experiment. Be open to that possibility.
As a long-term meditator AND meditation teacher, I can say confidently that the hidden unconscious agenda of some students who state that they find techniques distracting to the peace and joy of meditation is that they don't want to put out the energy and will power and are sometimes resisting attunement with the guru through the practices given to them at initiation!
So, BE CAREFUL. Typically, a student who goes more by "feeling" (perhaps a fledgling "bhakti") tends to resist techniques or find that they even diminish the joy they've gotten accustomed to in meditation. (Whenever we learn a new technique, whether in sports or meditation, it can take a while to re-gain the momentum and success one had previously. This is the "price" one pays for advancing.)
BUT… a newbie bhakti is all too often the victim of moods, ups and downs. Techniques can help her gain consistency and self-discipline in her meditation and in her life, as well as attunement with the guru. If we ONLY go by inspiration and feeling, what happens when we hit a dry spell?
The combination of techniques and inspiration is unbeatable to all types of devotees: bhaktis, gyanis (mental), and karmis (active types).
Lastly, always, daily and throughout the day, and in respect to questions like this one, ask the guru for guidance. Ask without condition and without expectation; be open to be guided no matter your likes and dislikes. God, through the guru, WILL guide you! As your attunement grows so too will your confidence and recognition of that guidance.
Blessings to you,
Nayaswami Hriman
How to Deal with Anxiety
August 17, 2015
Hello. I have been having anxiety concerning being left alone since many years. I have a job. My parents and I were living together but my father passed away last year. My mother and I still live together. I send good wishes to my father in the astral realm and want to meet him again very much. I do chant and pray. Daytime is busy, but at night after sleep, great anxiety comes of being alone,and being afraid of a long life. I feel current-like movement between my ankles and knees, a horrible feeling when attacks of anxiety come. I am grateful for your kindness.
Dear Geeta,
Here are a few suggestions that may be helpful:
It would be good to develop more relaxation in your daily life. Here is an excellent article by Nayaswami Jyotish with instructions for gaining relaxation.
Secondly, having a regular daily practice of meditation is essential for shifting the consciousness in dealing with your challenges. When you are able to dive into a meditative state then you are much more able to open up to superconscious solutions and go beyond the stresses and anxieties of life.
Third, try to fine others who are spiritually inclined and who have an uplifting, positive approach to life. This satsang will nurture and remind you of your true purpose in life and give support in overcoming your challenges. Here is a link to Ananda India and it's various groups.
I hope this is helpful to you.
In divine friendship,
Nayaswami Pranaba
Pain from the Past
August 3, 2015
United States of America
i am as a child, 34 years old without ever knowingly meditating and with a large amount of repressed physical and psychic pain. I am trying to learn to find love in myself, overcome my pain and find my center and balance. I experienced a release of emotion and non physical pain when I tried yoga for the first time yesterday and afterwards as well. Can you give advice on how to get the most from yoga in these regards or how else to deal with this pain?
Dear Tom,
I congratulate you on doing something about these difficulties. It's not at all unusual to have such difficulties, and for yoga practice to bring about a release—sometimes pleasant, sometimes less so.
As for how to practice, in general, take it easy. Don't use your practice to try to get things to "come up." Rather, be gentle, and let your practice work its own magic, so energy releases as it will rather than forcing it to release, which can lead to unpleasantness.
As to how to deal with the pain, first of all, know that for it to come out doesn't mean that you have created a new problem—it was in there anyway, And for it to come to the surface naturally can be the first step in dealing with it in a healthy way.
Another important point is to accept yourself—past and present. Pain can get much worse if you think that you should be—or should have been—someone different. The past was what it was, you've learned from it, now it's the present, and you're a different person. Do your best to move forward without guilt or self-condemnation.
As Paramhansa Yogananda's guru put it, "Forget the past. The vanished lives of all men are dark with many shames. Human conduct is ever unreliable until man is anchored in the Divine. Everything in future will improve if you are making a spiritual effort now."
With Spiritual Power Comes Responsibility
August 3, 2015
from my years of spirituals practices there has been a lot of changes into my consciousness sometimes during meditation i enter deep and higher consciousness i feel like i'm not of this world and why am i here? and the interesting part the things around me starts moving without touching them sometime electric bulbs fluctuate when i'm near them,sometimes whatever i'm thinking is becoming true.what's all this please provide guidance according to your knowledge.
Dear Ruchit,
It's natural for anyone who is spiritually inclined to wonder why he or she is here. But there's always a reason: we have some things to work on!
Because people have magnetic fields, some devices (especially those that use electricity, such as lights, telephones, digital watches, computers) can be affected by those magnetic fields. Some people need to wear old-style mechanical watches, because digital watches malfunction due to those their magnetic fields. In fact, some people affect mechanical watches as well.
If your thoughts are materially affecting external events, that can be a useful ability. However, it carries with it great responsibility to think only beneficial and selfless thoughts. Anyone who thinks harmful or selfish thoughts will experience corresponding bad karma—and the stronger that person's mental power, the worse the karma.
So strive always to use your magnetism intentionally and beneficially. Try to focus your thoughts and energy, and be very conscious of how you use them. Toward this end, it will help if you practice Paramhansa Yogananda's Energization Exercises, meditate regularly, and try to live from your center, from your spine. And if you do feel the ability to affect outward events, always ask God to guide your use of that ability.
How Do We Know That Jesus Practiced Kriya Yoga?
July 31, 2015
Hey there,
I was wondering how do we really know that Jesus and his disciples practiced Kriya Yoga?
- Josh
Dear Josh,
What we know is that an avatar who lived in the 20th century, Paramhansa Yogananda, said that Jesus probably practiced either Kriya yoga or "a technique very similar to it." In Autobiography of a Yogi, he wrote:
St. Paul knew Kriya Yoga, or a technique very similar to it, by which he could switch life currents to and from the senses. He was therefore able to say: "Verily, I protest by our rejoicing which I have in Christ, I die daily."
The statement of a great master is a fairly strong indicator that this was true.
In addition, Swami Kriyananda said he had been told about a tradition in Spain which stated that at the time of his death on the cross, Jesus made certain movements with his head that are very similar to those taught in the higher Kriya initiations.
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"Being overweight isn't something that can be dealt with just through physical activity alone, by nutrition alone or by counseling alone," said Stephanie Kellam, program director for BOUNCE.ξ "You have to take it as a whole piece, and then you actually start working your way at it."
BOUNCE is Behavior Opportunities Uniting Nutrition Counseling and Exercise and targets minority middle school girls in a four-week summer camp.ξ BOUNCE grew from research that found minority populations were most at risk of becoming obese.ξ Kellam says this, coupled with the changes young people experience in middle school, helped them decide to target this population.ξ Girls and their parents participate in activities that are designed to change attitudes and behaviors.ξ
"We do 21 different physical activities such as yoga, spinning and Latin dancing.ξ The Texans football team provides an obstacle course for a day.ξ Guests chefs visit to help prepare easy, healthy meals," Kellam said.ξ "Additionally, we know that these girls may have had challenges with peers, so we focus a segment on counseling in the form of journaling, scrapbooking, self-esteem classes."ξ ξ
St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities and Neighborhood Centers are among the sponsors of BOUNCE.ξ Kellam says the program is a lot of fun, but she's seen it change lives.ξ Young girls who arrive shy and unsure finish the program confident, more secure and happy.ξ
"BOUNCE works in terms of self esteem.ξ BOUNCE works in terms of physical activity levels.ξ You'll see changes in your waist, in your physical activity level, your overall appearance and most importantly, your overall happiness."ξ
BOUNCE is part of what's happening at the University of Houston.ξ I'm Marisa Ramirez
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists has identified a possible lead in treatment of two childhood leukemia subtypes known for their dramatic loss of chromosomes and poor treatment outcomes.
The findings also provide the first evidence of the genetic basis for this high-risk leukemia, which is known as hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Normal human cells have 46 chromosomes, half from each parent, but hypodiploid ALL is characterized by fewer than 44 chromosomes. Chromosomes are highly condensed pieces of DNA, the molecule that carries the inherited instructions for assembling and sustaining a person. The research appears in the January 20 advance online edition of the scientific journal Nature Genetics.
The study, the largest ever focused on hypodiploid ALL, confirmed that this tumor has distinct subtypes distinguished by the number of chromosomes lost and the submicroscopic genetic alterations they harbor. Researchers found evidence suggesting more than one-third of patients with a subtype known as low hypodiploid ALL have Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Families with Li-Fraumeni syndrome harbor inherited mutations in the TP53 tumor suppressor gene and have a high risk of a range of cancers. Hypodiploid ALL had not previously been recognized as a common manifestation of Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
Researchers reported that the major hypodiploid subtypes are both sensitive to a family of compounds that block the proliferation of cancer cells. The compounds include drugs already used to treat other cancers. The subtypes are low hypodiploid ALL, characterized by 32 to 39 chromosomes, and near haploid ALL, which has 24 to 31 chromosomes.
"This study is a good example of the important insights that can be gained by studying the largest possible number of patients in as much detail as possible. This approach
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On Saturday, February 23, The Museum of Russian Art will host it's first ever jazz concert from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The price of tickets is $20.00 for non-members, and $15.00 for members. Registration is required and seating is limited. Reserve your spot today by clicking here! Sorry, no refunds. Questions? Call 612-821-9045.
The evening's performers represent a 'who's who' of contemporary jazz – vocalist Estaire Godinez, pianist Peter Schimke, Billy Peterson on bass, and special guest Irv Williams on the saxophone. Between the four of them, they have performed with names such as Prince, George Benson, Les Paul, Dizzy Gillespie, The Brothers Johnson, and many more. Be sure not to miss what is sure to be a truly magical event at The Museum of Russian Art.
Estaire Godinez
Estaire Godinez is an international jazz vocalist/percussionist who resides in Los Angeles, CA. She's toured widely through Europe and South America performing at numerous jazz festivals and prestigious jazz clubs. Frequently sought after for her smoldering vocals and polyrhythmic beats, she has been featured on more than sixty albums. Her collaborations included such world renowned musicians as Prince, Coke Escovedo, The Brothers Johnson, Javier Rubal, Duncan Due and most recently with guitar sensation George Benson with whom she toured extensively. One reviewer wrote, "Percussionist/singer Godinez brings passionate intensity to everything she sings and plays. She plays wildly diverse percussion, she's a passionate singer, and she brings dynamic electricity to every song she touches. All of which should make for an exciting night…" – Don Heckman.
Peter Schimke
Peter Schimke is one of the Twin Cities' premier jazz pianists and is a frequent performer at both the Dakota and Artist Quarter jazz clubs. He studied classical piano with Gary Kirkpatrick of the Verdehr Trio and jazz piano with Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest. Peter has a degree in music composition from William Patterson University and studied with NYU's Jim McNeely. He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Grant and is currently on the faculty of McNally Smith College of Music. A frequent collaborator with national artists such as Ben Sidran and Victor Wooten, Peter has been described as a "player who isn't afraid to push the music in new directions. When he is comping behind a soloist he is engaged in a subtle dialog, listening and responding with harmonies and rhythms that sometimes represent a suggestion or invitation to the soloist. He is a player who is never on 'autopilot' but is engaged and committed to the music he is participating in creating. No two takes will be the same. Either on piano or Fender Rhodes, Schimke is well worth seeking out." – Jazz Police
Billy Peterson
Billy Peterson may be regarded as one of the premier bass players in the world. Born into Minnesota's First Family of Jazz, Billy learned his craft from his mother Jeanne and father Willie who both played live on WCCO Radio. Since those early beginnings, Billy has toured the globe performing with some of the most famous musicians on the planet. His collaborations include Bob Dylan, Prince, BB King, Leo Kottke, Les Paul, Carlos Santana, Pete Seager, and Steve Miller to name a few. Eminently competent in any genre of music, Billy infuses everything he plays with the sophisticated harmonies he internalized from his jazz roots. Now co-owner of St. Paul's Artist Quarter, Billy has the opportunity to play with international greats such as John Patitucci, Eddie Gomez, and Ben Sidran when they are touring through town.
Irv Williams
Saxophonist Irv Williams is one of the true living legends in the history of Minnesota music. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Irv played his first professional gig at 15. Now 93 years young, IRv's career took him through the Big Band Era of the 1930′s and 40′s when he played with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Fletcher Henderson, and Billy Eckstein. But when the Navy Band brought him to Minneapolis during World War II, he turned down opportunities with Duke Ellington and Count Basie to set up roots in the Twin Cities. Here he played all of the great clubs, now long gone, such as Cassius's Bamboo Room, the Red Feather, Freddie's, the Crystal Coach, the Top of the Hilton, Suzette's, and the notoriously famous Flame Bar where he was often back to back with such stars as Sarah Vaughn, Dizzy Gillespie, and Johnny Hodges. Williams has focused on the Great American Songbook throughout his career and his knowledge of the idiom is legendary. Fellow musicians marvel at his ability to play any song in any key and his signature has earned him the nickname "Mr. Smooth." Matt Peiken of the St. Paul Pioneer Press writes that, "Irv Williams has always been about sweetness now power, and he's still gigging strong."
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Statues of former Washington baseball players Walter Johnson, center,... Fotografia de notíciasAdam Laroche,Aparência,Basebol,Brincar,Capitólio,Congresso dos Estados Unidos,EUA,Estátua,Ex,Frank Howard - Defesa exterior de basebol,Horizontal,Nationals Park,Parque Nacional,Política,United States Congressional Baseball Game,Walter Johnson - Jogador de baseboll,Washington DCPhotographer Tom WilliamsCollection: CQ-Roll Call Group © 2013 CQ Roll CallUNITED STATES - JUNE 13: Statues of former Washington baseball players Walter Johnson, center, Frank Howard, right, and Josh Gibson, appear near the centerfield gate at Nationals Park. Current National Adam LaRoche appears on a banner in the background. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)


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With the news confirmed that Matt Thornhill has left for an initial month's loan (possibly to be extended) at Cheltenham Town, Vital Forest report that combative-and-mardy-but-kind-of-likeable forgotten man Joe Garner could also be leaving the City Ground on loan, to either Carlisle or Millwall.
In the meantime, Colin Neil Warnock has said that Forest have not bid for Victor Moses (despite reports elsewhere suggesting that he could be a Red by next Tuesday), and Messrs Hughton and Calderwood still hope to prise James Perch away from Forest (with Chris Hughton refuting Billy Davies' earlier claims that Newcastle were playing dirty tricks by publicising the bid).
Other Reds in the news include Lee Camp confirming that he thinks talk of an England call-up is ridiculous (in case you are interested I would pick Hart, Green and Robinson in that order – let Campo play in the Premier League first), and Chris Cohen waxing lyrical about Billy's touchline antics and tactical nous. The comments on the latter article show just how popular a player young Chrissy has become, and deservedly so!


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By the OGJ Online Staff
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- Argyll, the first oil field to be developed in the UK North Sea, is expected to return to production 11 years after it was closed as uneconomic.
The announcement came as the UK government offered 300 blocks in its 20th licensing round. The government also said three small North Sea gas developments will proceed.
The announcements were made simultaneously to the UK Parliament, the European Commission, and PILOT, a government-industry task force working to secure the long-term future of the UK oil and gas industry. PILOT met Wednesday in Aberdeen.
Argyll is expected back on stream next year. The UK Energy Ministry issued the Argyll licenses as part of an out-of-round program.
Hamilton Bros. Ltd. produced Britain's first North Sea oil at Argyll field in 1975 and BP PLC's Forties field followed 3 months later. Only an estimated 40% of Argyll's reserves were produced, but 10 years ago it and the nearby associated Duncan and Innes fields, which were by then operated by BHP Pty., were abandoned and the license relinquished after they deemed uneconomic. In 1992, BHP removed the Argyll platform, which was towed to the Far East.
Now for the first time in the North Sea, the three old fields are to be redeveloped. The license holders are Tuscan Energy Ltd., Aberdeen, and Acorn Oil & Gas Ltd., London -- both of which were formed specifically to investigate the development of old offshore assets.
Tuscan plans to use technology unavailable in 1992, principally horizontal wells, to produce zones inaccessible to the original development wells.
Argyll, Duncan, and Innes all are on Block 30/24. Tuscan and Acorn propose to redevelop Argyll first, with the opportunity to redevelop Duncan and Innes subsequently. Each field is covered by a separate license, with the fourth covering the rest of the block.
The UK Energy Minister Brian Wilson said, "These are exactly the kind of investments that we have been aiming for as part of our strategy, working with the industry, to extend the life of the North Sea and thus maintain production and employment.
"It's good to see two small new British companies, taking a fresh and imaginative look at the opportunities in the North Sea, and introducing productive new alliances with the supply chain."
In another out-of-round award, the energy ministry authorized ATP Ltd., a subsidiary of ATP Inc. of the US and CalEnergy UK Ltd., to develop a Block 43/21a gas discovery that has been lying fallow for 10 years.
Wilson said, "ATP is one of the new entrants that we have been working hard to attract to the UK to bring work to our fallow discoveries. Their focused, high-efficiency approach, developed in the Gulf of Mexico, will allow them to develop the 43/21a discovery and other fallow discoveries, which others may not see as economic."
CalEnergy holds 20% of Windermere, 18% of Johnston, 5% of Victor, and 2% of Schooner gas fields in the UK North Sea.
Speaking in Aberdeen as he announced the 20th round, Wilson said, "We want to get these licenses into the hands of companies who are hungry and innovative. It will be a busy spring for explorers and their activity resulting from this licensing round. We are convinced of the need to make sure that licenses are held by companies best able to work and invest in them. Twentieth round licenses will have very tight time limits so if they are not exploited by the license holder they can be passed to companies who will develop them."
Wilson also approved development plans for Madoes, Mirren, and Maclure fields. The latter, operated by ExxonMobil Corp., is on Block 9/19. The three satellite subsea developments will require a #200 million investment. Combined reserves are 60 million bbl of oil and nearly 100 bcf of gas.
The closing date for 20th round applications is Apr. 16. After 4 years, companies will surrender half of the license area and after 4 more years, the balance of any area not covered by development plans.


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By StarTrek.com Staff - September 07, 2013
Generation Gallery is celebrating Star Trek's 1966 debut by offering a "First Broadcast of Star Trek" set of posters that includes Kirk, Spock and Uhura. Kirk and Spock each wield a phaser, while Uhura grasps a tricorder. The limited-edition pieces are produced on 300gsm textured fine-art paper and measure 16.5" by 11.7." Only 995 pieces will be available worldwide and each will come hand numbered and with a certificate of authenticity.
The set of three costs $40, with free shipping available in the UK. Click HERE to purchase.
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