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From start to finish, Reds team to foil Pirates
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Following Reds starter Mike Leake's seven innings of work, the Cincinnati bullpen continued its scoreless-inning streak to bring home a 5-3 win against Pittsburgh at Great American Ball Park and secure the first two games of the three-game series.Share Tweet
Phillips talks with Hughes, squashes conflictMLB.com Sep 11, 2012Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips and Pirates reliever Jared Hughes made peace with one another on Tuesday, the day after the two had a verbal exchange during Monday's game.Share Tweet
Source: Brandon Phillips Thought Jared Hughes Called Him "Boy"deadspin.com yahoo.com Sep 11, 2012We told you earlier about the dustup last night that caused Brandon Phillips to tweet that a Pirates player had said something racist to him. According to a source who spoke to someone who was on the field at the time, Phillips thought Pirates reliever …Share Tweet
Ludwick sends Reds to win over Pirates in 14thESPN.com Sep 11, 2012Ryan Ludwick's infield single in the 14th inning sent the Cincinnati Reds to a marathon 4-3 victory Monday night and gave the fading Pittsburgh Pirates their fourth straight loss.Share Tweet
Reds Hand Pirates 5th Straight LossSep 11Brandon Phillips drives in two runs as Reds hand Pirates their eighth loss in 10 games.
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Our first snow of the year in Beavercreek Oregon. My dog "Rudi" a 7 month old Rottweiler enjoying his first snow. What a beautiful day!
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What is cloud computing? In its most basic form, cloud computing is outsourced hosting of data and services. It's often referred to as utility computing or grid computing.
There is no loss of praise for cloud computing. The many benefits being touted by industry press and analysts include cost savings, being "Green" and achieving on-demand access to applications from anywhere. That is, until we start talking about the potential risks and security implications of leveraging cloud computing.
The three basic tenets of information security and assurance are confidentiality, integrity, and availability, also known as CIA.
Confidentiality provides that information is only accessible to intended parties. Integrity ensures that the information has not been modified. Availability implies that information is available when it is needed.
Applying the concepts of CIA to cloud computing environments at a cursory level, these are a few questions you should ask your cloud computing provider:


text: Melanie Grant, Nami-Dac President, left, Ernest Flores, psychiatrist and Pamela Field, State Nami member. Flores, local psychiatrist, received an Exemplary Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness from Nami-Dac at the meeting July 16, which was held at the Crisis Triage Center. Flores was chosen for working to improve stigma and increasing awareness of mental illness. "I have learned a lot about compassion from Nami." Flores said when receiving the award.


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Pella Christian's girls' golf coach, Larry Hessing has three girls returning to his team this season that are just coming off of a successful basketball campaign. Cori Uitermarkt, Autumn Vos, and Savannah Baugh are all back for Hessing, and while he says that golf isn't as physically demanding and a tad less competitive than basketball is, you don't have your colleagues there to back you up and help out. The Pella Christian girls' golf season starts with a dual meet against Colfax-Mingo at the Pella Golf & Country Club on April 2.
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A hot flash is a feeling of warmth spreading throughout the body that is often most pronounced in the head and neck areas. Hot flashes are typically brief (lasting from about 30 seconds to a few minutes) and are sometimes associated with redness of the skin (flushing) and/or perspiration. Hot flashes are a common symptom of the menopausal transition in women, but not all women approaching menopause will have hot flashes. About majority of women in the menopausal transition experience hot flashes. Hot flashes can also occur as a result of certain uncommon medical conditions.


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a judgment I have long adored.
This grip of judgment I possess,
helps relieve my Lord's distress.
Straight and true, with endless hunger,
does this blade tear lives asunder.
A message wrought of cold, hard steel,
'twas made by men who do not feel.
A gift of life to help spread death,
a cross to bear man's faint last breath.
This thing no more a pure extension,
of my Lord's red intervention.
Now upon this hill I stand,
the Lord's bright sword held tight in hand.
Given task and duty-bound,
I hear the screams of earth all 'round.
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I've recently been working on a suit, where instead of just using my usual acetate as lining I've spent a bit more money and splashed out on silk. My thoughts are if I am going to have something look nice and special on the outside the inside should feel the same too.
Plus I like the idea every time I put something on I get reminded how nice it looks and feels on the inside. As I don't ever like to stick with straightforward (because hey, that would be too easy!) I have also become more interested in fabric with large patterns. Which creates interesting cutting challenges.
Anyway, for those fabricoholics out there, feast your eyes on this lovely piece of silk!
It's going to be the inside of my still to be completed vogue 8543 jacket. This was a practice version - working toile. The actual final version is already done and the silk armani fabric I used to line it worked really well. I've been inspired.
I haven't really seen many reviews focusing on the lining. Has anyone got some pretty pictures to share?
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Pretty. I love my clothes looking as finished and good inside as out. Initially I did not care, but now I like to finish seams or have a great lining. Love the surprise of a colorful print that would not happen in ready to wear.
I pay a lot of attention to linings since it affects comfort, care and performance.
I used to use Bemberg (Rayon) but now use silk whenever possible. It is strong, it breathes, pulls moisture away from the skin, is lightweight, dries quickly and can act as a windbreaker.
A pretty lining can also be a conversation starter--most ready to wear has solid lining, so a printed lining is a clue that this is not your ordinary jacket.
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R, is there any way you can post a smaller version (or a link) of your picture instead? It's reading as GINORMOUS on my screen, making the text too hard to read with all the scrolling. :)
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ummm, I dont know how to make it any smaller? advice appreciated!
I like to give linings a bit of extra attention. I like to do things like pipe the edges, feather stitch the CB pleat, embroidery pattern name and number on them, etc. I think it is important to feel like you have a bit of pizazz going on under a garment. That didn't sound rightbut I think you know what I mean. I love print linings as well.
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The last thing Israeli leaders want is for Jewish and Palestinian citizens to develop shared interests, forge friendships and act in solidarity. That would start to erode the rationale for a Jewish state, especially one premised on the supposed need of the Jews to defend themselves from a hostile world – Israel's self-image as "the villa in the jungle". A Jewish state's future precisely depends on the anti-Arab stereotypes inculcated in young Israeli minds.
Israel has unveiled an ambitious plan to build in Nazareth the first Israeli branch of an American university. But despite the economic benefits, Nazareth officials are concerned. Not least they fear the new campus will be used to drive a wedge further between Palestinian Christians and Muslims; stymie efforts by Palestinians in Israel to win educational autonomy; and strike a powerful blow against mounting pressure from the international movement for an academic and cultural boycott.
Israel's right-wing government and its supporters stand accused of stoking an atmosphere of increasing intimidation and intolerance in schools and among groups working for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The government has also come under particular fire for its efforts to police the school curriculum to remove references to the Nakba and play down the rights of Israel's Palestinian citizens, who comprise a fifth of the population.
Government officials warned Israeli teachers last week not to cooperate with a civic group that seeks to educate Israelis about how the Palestinians view the loss of their homeland and the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. Israel's education ministry issued the advisory after Zochrot – a Jewish group that seeks to raise awareness among Israeli Jews of the events of 1948, referred to as the "nakba" by Palestinians – organised a workshop for primary school teachers.
The Israeli government is facing legal action for contempt over its refusal to implement a Supreme Court ruling that it end a policy of awarding preferential budgets to Jewish communities, including settlements, rather than much poorer Palestinian Arab towns and villages inside Israel. The contempt case on behalf of Israel's Palestinian minority comes in the wake of growing criticism of the government for ignoring court decisions it does not like — a trend that has been noted by the Supreme Court justices themselves.
Hundreds of Israeli college professors have signed a petition accusing the education minister of endangering academic freedoms after he threatened to "punish" any lecturer or institution that supports a boycott of Israel. The backlash against Gideon Saar, a member of the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, comes after a series of moves suggesting he is trying to stamp a more stridently right-wing agenda on the Israeli education system.
The increasingly harsh political climate in Israel under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government has prompted the leadership of the country's 1.3 million Arab citizens to call the first general strike in several years. The one-day stoppage is due to take place on October 1, a date heavy with symbolism because it marks the anniversary of another general strike, in 2000 at the start of the second intifada when 13 Arab demonstrators were shot dead by Israeli police.
An Arab couple whose one-year-old daughter was expelled from an Israeli day-care centre on her first day are suing a Jewish mother for damages, accusing her of racist incitement against their child. Maysa and Shua'a Zuabi, from the village of Sulam in northern Israel, launched the court action last week saying they had been "shocked and humiliated" when the centre's owner told them that six Jewish parents had demanded their daughter's removal because she is an Arab.
A leading Arab educator in Israel has denounced the decision of Gideon Saar, the education minister, to require schools to study the Israeli national anthem. Officials announced last week that they were sending out special "national anthem kits" to 8,000 schools, including those in the separate Arab education system, in time for the start of the new academic year in September. The anthem, known as Ha-Tikva, or The Hope, has long been unpopular with Israel's Arab minority because its lyrics refer only to a Jewish historical connection to the land.
Obstacles to Israel's Arab minority participating in higher education have resulted in a record number of Arab students taking up places at universities in neighbouring Jordan, a new report reveals. Figures show 5,400 Arab students from Israel are at Jordanian universities – half the number of Arabs studying in Israel itself. Despite the fact that most Israeli Arab students in Jordan interviewed by the researchers expressed a preference to attend university in Israel, the numbers heading to Jordan have grown four-fold since 2004.


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Jean Kang, Assistant Professor in the Specialized Education Services department in the UNCG School of Education, discusses the challenges children face transitioning to kindergarten, and what led to her career in Special Education.
1). One of your areas of interest is in a child's transition to kindergarten – could you discuss the factors that affect this critical stage in a child's life, and the challenges/opportunities faced by young children with disabilities in today's schools?
Kindergarten transition is an important experience for many children because it impacts children's future social and academic performances. Research studies have shown that children who do not adjust well in kindergarten experience difficulties in making friends and keeping up with academic expectations. There is clear evidence that many children experience difficulties in adjusting to kindergarten because of discontinuities between preschool and kindergarten. For example, kindergarten classrooms place more emphasis on academic skills and often do not have as much play time as preschools. Many families also experience changes as their child enters kindergarten such as communication pattern with teachers and expectations on family involvement. For children with disabilities and their families, the transition to kindergarten can be more challenging because of child characteristics, disability type, services need to be provided and a number of people have to be involved.
To make the transition go smoothly, the key is to reduce the discontinuities by preparing not only the child but also the factors surrounding the child (e.g., family, school, community). When those key factors collaborate well and establish strong connections, young children and their families can make a smooth transition to kindergarten and adjust well to the new environment.
2). What do you enjoy most about working in the Specialized Education Services department at UNCG?
There are so many reasons why I love working in SES. If I have to pick one, I would have to say great teamwork. The department has a great group of people who know how to work well with each other, enjoy each other, and respect each other. Although everyone's area of interest is very different, we still collaborate a lot – everyone doesn't mind pitching in whenever it is needed.
3). What inspired you to focus your career on Special Education?
I am originally from South Korea. I have a cousin who has a mild physical disability. When we grew up, she was not able to receive formal diagnosis or support by the school because the field of special education was just introduced and the formal system was in a development stage. By watching her go through the educational system, I became aware of the importance of support for individuals with disabilities, especially within educational settings. That was when I started to get interested in Special Education. After studying special education for 4 years in college and completing a number of practicum and student teaching experiences in a variety of settings, I realized my passion is in working with young children with disabilities.
4). What key personal traits and skills must a prospective special education teacher possess in order to become successful in the classroom?
There are many personal traits and skills that are required for future special educators. However, I believe the most important thing is to know how to work well with others because collaboration is the critical in providing the best support for children with disabilities and their families. Another important personal trait a special education teacher must have to be successful in a classroom is respect for differences. It is something that can be easily said but hard to achieve. In a classroom, it means a teacher must be able to create an environment that truly appreciates differences, and be able to design lessons or activities that accept different learning and communication styles. When working with families or other professionals, a teacher must be able to accept different perspectives and working styles.
5). You have taught classes at UNCG on Inclusion and Family Centered Practices, as well as Teaching Methods in Inclusive Settings – could you please talk about what your students experience and learn by the end of the semester in one of your classes?
In SES 602, Inclusion and Family Centered Practices, we discuss different family theories, family sub-systems (marital, parental, sibling, and extended) and challenges many families experience by having a member with disabilities. Another key topic we spend a significant amount of time exploring is family-centered practice, which critically reviews current practices we frequently use in the field when working with families and discusses how those practices impact inclusion of children and students with disabilities. The learning objectives for this course are not only to gain knowledge of family theories and practices but also to reflect on our own beliefs and values of family centered practices. Therefore, students are provided with a variety of opportunities to reflect on their beliefs and values of the issue of family and disability by writing a research paper on the topic of their interest, visiting community agencies, closely working with families of a member with disability, working on a creative expression, and discussing current events related to the issue of families.


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"April 20, 2011 - The 10 most prescribed drugs in the U.S. aren't the drugs on which we spend the most, according to a report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics.
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(montelukast sodium) Tablets
(montelukast sodium) Chewable Tablets
(montelukast sodium) Oral Granules
Read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with SINGULAIR® before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is SINGULAIR?
SINGULAIR is a prescription medicine that blocks substances in the body called leukotrienes. This may help to improve symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. SINGULAIR does not contain a steroid.
SINGULAIR is used to:
- Prevent asthma attacks and for the long-term treatment
of asthma in adults and children ages 12 months and older.
Do not take SINGULAIR if you need relief right away for a sudden asthma attack. If you get an asthma attack, you should follow the instructions your healthcare provider gave you for treating asthma attacks.
- Prevent exercise-induced asthma in people 6 years of age and older.
- Help control the symptoms of allergic rhinitis
(sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, itching of the nose). SINGULAIR is used to
- outdoor allergies that happen part of the year (seasonal allergic rhinitis) in adults and children ages 2 years and older, and
- indoor allergies that happen all year (perennial allergic rhinitis) in adults and children ages 6 months and older.
Who should not take SINGULAIR?
Do not take SINGULAIR if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of the ingredients in SINGULAIR.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking SINGULAIR?
Before taking SINGULAIR, tell your healthcare provider if you:
- are allergic to aspirin
- have phenylketonuria. SINGULAIR chewable tablets contain aspartame, a source of phenylalanine
- have any other medical conditions
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, as SINGULAIR may not be right for you.
- are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known if SINGULAIR passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while taking SINGULAIR.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how SINGULAIR works, or SINGULAIR may affect how your other medicines work.
How should I take SINGULAIR?
For anyone who takes SINGULAIR:
- Take SINGULAIR exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much SINGULAIR to take, and when to take it.
- Do not stop taking SINGULAIR or change when you take it without talking with your healthcare provider.
- You can take SINGULAIR with food or without food. See the information below in the section "How should I give SINGULAIR oral granules to my child?" for information about what foods and liquids can be taken with SINGULAIR oral granules.
- If you or your child misses a dose of SINGULAIR, just take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
- If you take too much SINGULAIR, call your healthcare provider or a Poison Control Center right away.
For adults and children 12 months of age and older with asthma:
- Take SINGULAIR 1 time each day, in the evening. Continue to take SINGULAIR every day for as long as your healthcare provider prescribes it, even if you have no asthma symptoms.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if your asthma symptoms get worse, or if you need to use your rescue inhaler medicine more often for asthma attacks.
- Do not take SINGULAIR if you need relief right away from a sudden asthma attack. If you get an asthma attack, you should follow the instructions your healthcare provider gave you for treating asthma attacks.
- Always have your rescue inhaler medicine with you for asthma attacks.
- Do not stop taking or lower the dose of your other asthma medicines unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
For patients 6 years of age and older for the prevention of exercise-induced asthma:
- Take SINGULAIR at least 2 hours before exercise.
- Always have your rescue inhaler medicine with you for asthma attacks.
- If you take SINGULAIR every day for chronic asthma or allergic rhinitis, do not take another dose to prevent exercise-induced asthma. Talk to your healthcare provider about your treatment for exercise-induced asthma.
- Do not take 2 doses of SINGULAIR within 24 hours (1 day).
For adults and children 2 years of age and older with seasonal allergic rhinitis, or for adults and children 6 months of age and older with perennial allergic rhinitis:
- Take SINGULAIR 1 time each day, at about the same time each day.
How should I give SINGULAIR oral granules to my child?
Give SINGULAIR oral granules to your child exactly as instructed by your healthcare provider.
Do not open the packet until ready to use.
SINGULAIR 4-mg oral granules can be given:
- right in the mouth; or
- dissolved in 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) of cold or room temperature baby formula or breast milk; or
- mixed with 1 spoonful of one of the following soft foods at cold or room temperature: applesauce, mashed carrots, rice, or ice cream. Give the child all of the mixture right away, within 15 minutes.
Do not store any leftover SINGULAIR mixture (oral granules mixed with food, baby formula, or breast milk) for use at a later time. Throw away any unused portion.
Do not mix SINGULAIR oral granules with any liquid drink other than baby formula or breast milk. Your child may drink other liquids after swallowing the mixture.
What is the dose of SINGULAIR?
The dose of SINGULAIR prescribed for your or your child's condition is based on age:
- 6 to 23 months: one packet of 4-mg oral granules.
- 2 to 5 years: one 4-mg chewable tablet or one packet of 4-mg oral granules.
- 6 to 14 years: one 5-mg chewable tablet.
- 15 years and older: one 10-mg tablet.
What should I avoid while taking SINGULAIR?
If you have asthma and aspirin makes your asthma symptoms worse, continue to avoid taking aspirin or other medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while taking SINGULAIR.
What are the possible side effects of SINGULAIR?
SINGULAIR may cause serious side effects.
- Behavior and mood-related changes. Tell your
healthcare provider right away if you or your child have any of these symptoms
while taking SINGULAIR:
- agitation including aggressive behavior or hostility
- irritability
- memory problems
- attention problems
- restlessness
- bad or vivid dreams
- sleep walking
- depression
- suicidal thoughts and actions (including suicide)
- disorientation (confusion)
- feeling anxious
- tremor
- hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there)
- trouble sleeping
- Increase in certain white blood cells (eosinophils)
and possible inflamed blood vessels throughout the body (systemic vasculitis).
Rarely, this can happen in people with asthma who take SINGULAIR. This
sometimes happens in people who also take a steroid medicine by mouth that is
being stopped or the dose is being lowered.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get one or more of these symptoms:
- a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of arms or legs
- a flu-like illness
- rash
- severe inflammation (pain and swelling) of the sinuses (sinusitis)
The most common side effects with SINGULAIR include:
- upper respiratory infection
- fever
- headache
- sore throat
- cough
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- earache or ear infection
- flu
- runny nose
- sinus infection
Other side effects with SINGULAIR include:
- increased bleeding tendency, low blood platelet count
- allergic reactions [including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat (which may cause trouble breathing or swallowing), hives and itching]
- dizziness, drowsiness, pins and needles/numbness, seizures (convulsions or fits)
- palpitations
- nose bleed, stuffy nose, swelling (inflammation) of the lungs
- heartburn, indigestion, inflammation of the pancreas, nausea, stomach or intestinal upset, vomiting
- hepatitis
- bruising, rash, severe skin reactions (erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) that may occur without warning
- joint pain, muscle aches and muscle cramps
- tiredness, swelling
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of SINGULAIR. For more information ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store SINGULAIR?
- Store SINGULAIR at 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).
- Keep SINGULAIR in the container it comes in.
- Keep SINGULAIR in a dry place and away from light.
General Information about the safe and effective use of SINGULAIR
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those mentioned in Patient Information Leaflets. Do not use SINGULAIR for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give SINGULAIR to other people even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. Keep SINGULAIR and all medicines out of the reach of children.
This leaflet summarizes information about SINGULAIR. If you would like more information, talk to your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about SINGULAIR that is written for health professionals. For more information, call the Merck National Service Center at 1-800-NSC-Merck (1-800-672-6372).
What are the ingredients in SINGULAIR?
Active ingredient: montelukast sodium Inactive ingredients:
- 4-mg oral granules: mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and magnesium stearate.
- 4-mg and 5-mg chewable tablets: mannitol,
microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, red ferric oxide,
croscarmellose sodium, cherry flavor, aspartame, and magnesium stearate.
People with Phenylketonuria: SINGULAIR 4-mg chewable tablets contain 0.674 mg of phenylalanine, and SINGULAIR 5-mg chewable tablets contain 0.842 mg of phenylalanine.
- 10-mg tablet: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, red ferric oxide, yellow ferric oxide, and carnauba wax.
Last reviewed on RxList: 1/9/2014
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Singulair FDA Prescribing Information
Additional Singulair Information
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From the story: "Someone was asking the other day, 'What do you really want to do?' I think I'm doing it. I'm working with the greatest young musicians in the world and the greatest young composers, and I get to pick the venues. This is it. This is my dream."
April 17, 2010 2:56 pm
Gov. Baldacci addresses Maine's 'Creative Economy'
Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci drove from state budget battles that continued into the early morning Friday to a breakfast presentation at the Edmund S. Muskie Archives on "The Creative Economy and Maine's Future."
April 16, 2010 2:24 pm
Better and Faster
Compulsive about patient care yet equally engaged in the lab, Dr. Howard Scher '72 works to create better prostate cancer…
April 16, 2010 1:52 pm


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Beast of Belly..a Burden
(Chapter One- Introduction of the Jackal)
He howls loud, especially at night..shouting for release. Yelling to be free.
Pangs and miserable moans..growling..to be heard.
"Be still Jackal. I have nothing for you today."
Kicking me with his bent over slate toes..his withering varicose legs; distorted and cadaverous.
With long curled silver nails, he slashes stripes out of my intestines.
Grown accustomed to his pain..I ignore him.
Distressed he pleads.."I wanna get out..Please."
With a spoonful of sugar and the darkest rum, I try to soothe him. But, he forcefully slobbers it out..bubbling the liquor from his blue lips.
Soon after, I run a warm bath of sweet milk and honey, followed by a gentle massage
of Lavender, Juniper Juice and Almond Oil. I had hopes of relaxing him and changing his
mood, but, the ritual seemed to incite his deviance even further.
He flailed and bawled..cringed and grunted. Contemplated and conspired his next move. Childishly, thumping me with his fingers.
"Let me out..Bitch!"..he bursts.
His bloody tongue spitting and squirting diseased lies. Conjuring up horrid tales while holding my ovaries between his teeth..
He gushes…"I'll do it Bitch..You know I will. I'll crush em!"..juices swirling between his slurred
Complacent.. I whisper.. "Be quiet Jackal. Not today."
I stroke and press… delicately; to soothe him.
He whines and bellows..elbowing my sides.. kneeing my navel.
"I hate you girl. I fucking hate you." (with heavy breath)
"Alright, Jackal.. I know. Just calm down." Shh..I hold and rock him….
From each side he bumps.. "Li..aaah!!!" he screams. "Let me out..Bitch..let me out!" He tantrums and shakes.
I sigh, "Jackal you're not being fair.. Stop it."
In the evening, I cook a full meal. Fresh greens, and rich grains. A sweet potato pie topped with
whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkles. Red wine and mint garnish.
I served it on my Grandmother's gold-rimmed china, and the best silver. A beautiful, pink, silk, beaded table napkin rested on my lap.
"Eat up Jackal..it's good."… I smile.
He groans..and rattles. Every bite I try to feed him..he blows back. I hiccup and burp. Desperately trying to hold the food down.
I fizzle…"Stop it! Jackal, Stop it..your gonna make me sick."
Inhaling I huff, then return to my meal. Watching the dark sky..and the Ivory Chiffon Curtains vibrate from the open window. Candle wax drips into it's holder; it's light beautifully flickering. A peaceful scene. Serene and tranquil.
I raise my fork again.. A small bite I take..
He spews it out..over my chin.
Quickly I wipe, and slam the fork onto the table..
"Dammit Jackal!!! I said not tonight! I just wanted to have a peaceful meal..for once!"
I push myself from the table, allowing the pretty napkin to fall. Snatch up the plate and utensils… Drown the candle … then toss everything in the trash.
My stomach ripples and shakes.
Angry and silent. Aggressively panting and perspiring I grab my keys, my purse, a coat, the trash, and out the backdoor I go.
Jackal's (now) skittish and merry..Clapping his idiotic hands..
"Fuck YOU Jackal." I snare.
His heels are pressing into my pelvis.. Upright he stands in me. Straight and Firm. Properly saluting
me, in all too familiar fashion.
I toss the bag into the dumpster. Stomp around to the front. Yank open the car door, drive the car into the garage with door still open. Pull down the garage door. Lock. Then, head down the road.
My breath is uneasy. I'm jittery and edgy. I tell myself to calm down. I try to slow down my breathing and gather my thoughts, but it's difficult.
The swirling dust and the cool air ignite me deeper.
Balling my fist..I scream as loud as I can..(Yelling at the stars)
"Why is this happening?!"
With a deep inhale, I shake my head. Quickly resolving that everything, (all of "this")…is in-fact "Bull Shit". Softly muttering, repeatedly.
"I can't eat, sleep, or be still. I'll never be at peace. I hate it."
My lips perch..and anger turns into frustration. I'm frustrated with Jackal for not compromising. For not seeing things my way. For ALWAYS getting what he wants!
Mad I turn inward..
"Ya hate me, Jackal? Well, I fucking loathe You! I LOATHE you!" My voice grunted deep between the words, almost unrecognizable.
Tickled he smiles. Rubbing my belly from the inside.
"I don't hate you. I don't hate you.." he wickedly sings.
He playfully pinches me, distorting his voice to sound just like mine. Mocking me.."I loathe you."
Amused…we both laugh.
I get myself together, and pick up the pace; as if aware of my destination. Quickly and swiftly walking.
But, soon I grew tired and muddled.
We stroll for miles. With hesitation and confusion, I linger in the darkness. Aimlessly wandering.
Kicking rocks in my cowgirl boots. Wanting to return home, but knowing that I won't be able too.
Distraught with what I've become but aware of my lack of choice.
"I hate this. I really hate this. But, Jackal's all I have. I have no one but him." I whisper between bitten lips.
In comfort, I submit. I breathe. I relax.
Anxiously, he sways. I pat him still. Once again, my baby. My only friend.
"I know where we'll go!" I smile.
I turn the corner to the bus station.. We take the bus for a couple of blocks and arrive at the subway.
On the train..
He dances and hums. I twirl my hair and wring the sweat from my hands.
He squeals the numbers of stops the train makes… "1..2..3..4..5..
As I rise..he excitedly bops around in me….6!!!" he yells. "I knew it! I knew it!"
Off..the train, and a skip of a couple blocks we march.
(Chapter 2- The Bar)
Twilight shuffling through the white double doors with the scrawling chipped paint.
Dips and twists and Dally Oh's..pack the box. Lush Tavern full of spicy spirits
Lavish Bellies Boast
Beast of Belly..a Burden
A trip up on squeaky stool with turned metal and scarlet slashed vinyl
Fogged glasses of Sailor brew and lonesome cherries.
Old smoke a burning…heavy coughs and cruddy cigars
Blackened mirrors, dusty shelves and dark wine.
We sit at the bar..drinking and patiently waiting.A brush on my shoulder and…. "Here we go."
Jackal quietly listens.
"Hey Sweetness..I haven't seen you in a while."
"Hello. Well, I don't think I've ever seen you." I flirt.
Surveying him all over.
"It's him. he's the one!" Jackal squawks.
"Do you mind?" he motions toward the seat next to me. "No, it's fine."
The bartender winks and slides my second drink. "Thanks Harry." I murmur within my glass.
"Uh..I got it." Handing his credit card out to Harry. "Alright Man," yaps Harry, while giving me a side-eye look.
We talk for a while..until Jackal grows restless, and started nudging my sides.
"Huu-aaa-ah.." I give out a fake yawn, "Okay. I think I'll call it a night." I uneasily rise. Slightly off-balance and slipping off of my seat. Fast, he backs me up and gently anchors me; just like I knew he would.
Mischievously smiling he questions, "I hope you're not trying to drive? I can take you home, if you like?"
I pretend to hesitate, pausing with a vexed giggle. "Yeah, that may be best. I don't think I'm gonna make it."
I flap my wrist at Harry.. He throws the guy my coat..and we stumble out the door.
"I'm parked in the back." holding me up by my waist. "Your not gonna be sick are ya?"
I chuckle "Nah, I'm fine. Your not gonna be sick are ya?" (smirking at him)
A Cherry-red Pick-up truck awaits. "Nice truck" I slither. "What's that you do again?" I ask. "I work in construction."
"Right."(flirting). "I guess that makes you pretty strong, hunh?" while squeezing his biceps.
Blushing, he helps me up into the truck..Gently strapping me in. "Comfy?"
"Yep.. Totally."
He locks and shuts the door then unlocks and opens the other.
Once seated I watch him.
Nice looking guy. Clean cut and clear complexion. Kinda plain actually. No jewelry
or watch. His knuckles were awfully red, though. A couple of old scars and scratches
up his arm. There doesn't seem to be any other distinguishable marks. He appears to
keep to himself, neat from hat to pants..shoes were filthy. But, he's in Construction..
so I guess that explains it.
Jackal pokes me.. "You like him?"
"Ah..I guess. He's attractive enough."
I tell him where to go..and he follows, exactly.
"Hey..my house is just up that road"..still slurring my words. "Oh yeah? How long have you lived here?"
"All my life. It was my Great Grandparents house".
Up the winding road we go.. the wheels popping dust and gravel.
"Wow..this is a lot of land. You live here alone?" I cough..to hold Jackal down.. "Yes. I live here alone."
(He pauses) "Humph. Pretty nice."
We park..
I almost fall out of the car..just to rouse him a bit. He hurriedly comes to my aid. Up the porch
we climb. He helps me up the stairs and holds me tight.
"Just push the door..it's open"..
(Chapter 3-Judgment Day)
"You don't lock your door?" I laugh drunkenly… "Nope."
"Why not?" he asked; sounding a bit puzzled.
"There's no need. No one's gonna come to [this] house.
I've never had a problem. I guess people just know not to mess with this old place."
Still laughing..as we enter the foyer.
"Hmm…but aren't..?"
I interrupt his next question with the sound of one of my boots flailing against the hallway wall.
I kick off the other and toss my coat and purse to the side. Wobbling on tip-toes, I face the steps..
Holding tight to the banister with my left hand, and unzipping the back of my skirt with the right. Carefully, stepping out of it,while heading up the stairs. I feel him watching from the corner of my eye. I peek.."You coming?" and purposefully swing my hair.
Breathy, he accepts. The wood bends as he climbs. I hear his keys cling in his pocket and the rustle of his jacket, tenderly rubbing under his arm. His jeans are stiff and thick pressing against his knees. His shoes firmly clap as he steps, he sounds Heavy and Strong.
Ahead of him I stay. Dropping clothing for him to follow…Shirt, Bra..Panties..
At the end of the hall I wait…naked and back facing him, standing in the doorway.
Anxious, I perspire. My chest shivers and rises. Within a slight shake and he's on-top of me. His chin resting on the top of my head. The zipper of his jacket scratches my back.
"Your very beautiful". "Thank you" I whisper.
He places his hands on top of my wrists..holding them gently to the door posts.
"Is this your room?"
"Can we go in?" My tummy rumbles.. "Yes". He playfully pauses…."Wait, are you hungry?" and kisses my neck.
"Something like that." I smile
Heavily he presses against me.. His breath is racy. Releasing one of my wrists he pushes open the door.
Sweet scents explode from the room. Dimly lit by the nights sky. The moon; full and bright. The room; dark and bare. Empty, except for the bed in the center. White bedding and Cherry-wood head-board. Dark chocolate wood floor. Crimson curtains blow in the distance.
"Umph. Simple and Sweet.". he states. "Yep." I agree
Directing me toward the bed..we walk. Holding me by my shoulders and caressing down my arms.."Turn around…I want to see you". Softly, I say.. "No. I like you here". "Oh?" he questions.
"I mean, I like you were you are"..I correct.
"Oh..okay." He begins to kiss me. My shoulders, my neck and the center of my back. Tenderly, he pecks at my sides..firmly massaging my thighs. I (remorsefully) crawl on the bed. Laying on my stomach. Resting and relaxing.
He quietly removes his clothes. Neatly placing his shoes together. Folding over his jacket and pants and carefully placing his shirt on top. Starting from my feet and ankles, he rubs up. Deep and firm with whole hands.
I sigh..and converse with Jackal.
"I like this. I really like this. He seems nice, now." Jackal shushes me. "Shut up girl..I cant hear."
He massages my back. Affectionately, paying attention to every part. At my neck he nestles; sucking my earlobe then lifting my hair out-of-the-way. I feel his hesitation..
"What's this?" slightly raising from me to take a better view.
Dismayed, he dauntingly asks "What happened?"
"Ah"..I exhale. "I was in an accident a few years back. I had to have surgery, and that's my scar".
"Wow!..you don't mind do you?" gesturing if it's okay to further inspect.
"No. I don't mind." He further lifts my hair.
"What kind of accident was this? It had to be a very bad one. The scar stretches from the back to the front of your head. With your hair..though..it's not noticeable."
Too free and rambling with his words and questions, I grow irritated and bury my face in the bed.
Oh. I'm sorry. I don't want to offend you. It's just..that.."
I stop him before he continues.."It's okay. Really. I understand."
He rubs his finger along the ridges. "Is this metal?"
"Yes." (dryly)
"Wow..your lucky to be alive."
"I know." (dryly). He's starting to piss me off now.
"So did they.."
"Look! Can we please get back to where we were before you found the scar? I've heard and answered the same questions a thousand times before."
I uneasily plead.."Please?" while stiffening my body.He leans to the side of me..trying to get a glimpse of my face.. Hovering at my shoulders…
"I'm sorry. Really, I do apologize. I can be an idiot sometimes. Forgive me?"
I turn further away from him and secretly glimmer a smile.
He ducks around me, sheltering me. "You are really pretty, I've never met anyone like you." Jackal coughs and laughs."Eek..Bullshit. He's bullshit..Gal."
"Do it..Do it. Do it!"
I moan, instead of replying to him. Arching and curving my back. My body heats and pulses. He gently moves with me. I whine more; rolling back and forth against him. Sighing and reveling.
"Wow..your getting hot." excitedly kissing my neck.
My body ecstatically trembles more swiftly. He tries to move with me..at my pace, but can't catch up. He wraps his arms around my waist to hold me and pull me closer.
I release more.
"Your skin is so warm..your really heating up!"
Entranced, I could barely hear him. He kept trying to view my face but my movement was making it difficult. My head grew heavy and disjointed. I twisted back and forth, vibrating and shifting. My belly tightened and narrowed. Deeply inside me it tucked. Forcing my breast up and my shoulders back.. I grieved and mumbled. Oozed and uttered. Shuttering inside myself and softly howling.
He tries to grab hold.."Be still. Be still." he begs.
Frustrated, he forcefully tries to restrain me to enter me.
In the distance I heard him seek…"Are you alright? Hey, what about me? What did you say?
"What the hell is going on?"
Up me Jackal scurried, scrambling at each side of my breast, whirling through my ribs and into my spine. Hurriedly tumbling about. He whizzed and bustled causing my body to rise and fall in inscrutable ways. Bony lumps poked through my skin. Contracting and constricting simultaneously.
Moans turned to groans.
Passion turned to fear.
Groans soon turned to hollers..
and…Hollers turned to limp prayers….
"Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed be thy name..thy kingdom come..thy will be…"
In an instant, out of me he leaped. Jackal climbed into the spaces of the Man's speech and left his lips dangling. Each side of the man's jaw twisted. A slow stream of liquid fell from his eyes, as his pupils stayed locked on me. We watched each other as Jackal riddled his body. Permeating each sector, perforating his pulmonary artery. Sipping from his spleen and chewing on his liver.
Continuously searching. "Where?..Where?" I hear him call out.
Ducking underneath his left Kidneys. "Where is it? You sick bastard?" He spins around his bladder, up to his large intestine and then around his small intestine..plucking it with his index finger..He sniffs."Ha!" He snatches another piece of it with his nail. Licks and clicks his tongue. "Yep."
Behind his small intestine hid a filthy secret. A war crime long forgotten. A sin he thought he paid for. Vowing never to repeat or speak of the atrocity he committed 20 years ago…he assumed it was over.
He went to church almost every Sunday. He prayed every day. He repented; (he thought). However, each night the ghastly deed would enter his slumber. It's history and tragedy constantly retold. A haunting of a memory that he had so hoped would end. But, not because of its content, because of his embarrassment. A shameful secret forced to be divulged:
It was in Mahmudiyah, South of Baghdad, he and five other soldiers were drinking and playing cards at their assigned checkpoint. One soldier spoke of a young Iraqi girl he'd often seen doing chores in a house just up the road. He obsessed over her to the group and boasted of how he'd been hunting her for weeks. He suggested that they should all go have some fun with her. A couple of more swigs..and it was a go.
In bright desert sun, the team; holding tight to their weapons entered the home. Taking hostage the girl's family in one room, while raping her in a another. Three of them repeatedly raped and tortured the 14 yr. old girl. In a fog of confusion, Tony contemplated and hesitated on taking part. Yet, he watched.
At one point, a comrade asked him to hold her ankles because she was rapidly flailing about. He numbly obliged. Sweaty and sick, endorphin and adrenalin charged, but unconscious he was unable to hear the gunshots in the near bedroom.Too drunk with fear and perversion, he didn't hear them announce that it was "His turn."
"Tony, come on man..you want some of this..?" Unresponsive, he stuck.
He stood motionless when they shot and killed her. His pupils dilated while he guarded.He fumbled; cautiously backing away as kerosene soaked the scene. His face brilliantly Red-Hot from the flames. He oversaw it all with shotgun in hand. Drenched of sweat and blood Tony fled with the rest of the pack.
He later testified at the civilian trial, that he was traumatized with fear. He was already dealing with the stress of war and death. He explained that he was terrified of his fellow officers. Of course never admitting that he was more fearful of what they would think of him, if he had protested or sought help.
He told himself, that it was nothing he could do.
"This is war. There's no discrepancy in war. Is there?"
Comforted for years with his response; he frequently asserted his self-proclaimed declaration…"It was his duty as a soldier to maintain a violent nature. It is necessary in war." He assured himself, that once he completed his Military service that he would leave it all behind.
And, he did. He lived a quiet and modest life. Never once in a brawl, a dispute, or ever to lose his temper. Upright and correct. "A Misguided Hero" in the eyes of his Commanding Officers and a Silent Soldier to his country.
But Jackal knew. He knew it as soon as we walked into the bar. He sensed it. He called out to the immortality (damnation). He heard the death, lies, and transgression. He found the sin..just like always. Bit by bit Jackal gobbled each morsel of terror. He cringed in delight with every abomination he swallowed.
Suspended in silence we tracked each other.
His gaze panicked and petrified. Paralyzed and stiff.
Me amazed and torn. Tired of the trauma and being used as the Beast's portal. There is so much that I've seen and been exposed to and there will never be happiness for me. No man is without sin but the weight of judgment is heavy upon me.
A balancing act. I juggle the sins from hand to hand. Jackal weighs them and Jackal convicts.
At last, he's finished. Jackal burps loud and cackles as he rises from the man.
"Here I come, here I come gal!"…he yells, proudly.
My eyes water. Dare I admit that I shed tears. No tears have bled from my eyes, since the accident. Jackal keeps me strong. We do a duty that must be done. No exceptions.
All crimson and grisly..he hangs from the man's tongue.. He winks, then flies through the parts of my teeth, lovingly patting my cheek before he enters. As soon as he places his feet upon my tongue..my breath returns. I deeply inhale to help him along the way. Easy he slides and slips into my belly.
Motionless The Man sits.
I carefully back away from him. Scooting off the bed and unto the floor. I Grab a neatly folded outfit from underneath the bed. Jeans, t-shirt, wind-breaker and sneakers.
Solemnly, I dress myself then redress the Man.
His lifeless body is rigorous but I manage. He stares at me; speechless. His lashes flicker and his eyes stay wide. I'd like to comfort him, but I know I can not. I slightly smile and push him back onto the bed.
"You've been punished for the Sins you committed in Baghdad!" I reassuringly yet assertively say. "You are without a soul, which means you are dead. Shortly, you will regain movement of your body, but it will only last for a brief while. You must do everything that I say to make your transition easier."
His pupils began to dart.
"Listen carefully. As soon as you gain strength in your legs you must immediately leave my home. Get in your truck and go!"
I intensely watch him, nodding my head for him to agree.
"If you do not leave on your own, your time left here will be extremely painful. Your speech is limited so dare not speak of this to anyone."
His face starts to twitch. Sadly, I view him.
Before I left the room, I bent to whisper in his ear…
"Such a shame, you were a handsome coward." I cluck my tongue and utter more…
"But, you'd better RUN…as soon as you can and as FAST as you can. Victimized Souls are known to claim Salvation in this house."


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Re "The Gun Owner Next Door; What you don't know about the weapons in your neighborhood," Dec. 23 article:
Your decision to post the information about "who owns guns where" was an absolutely breakthrough point and genius move.
It reminds us: If people so strongly avow to their right to own such a deadly source of crime and tragedy, then why are they so afraid of having their name and ownership publicly visible?
Surely if we are required to make our business publicly visible and declared in a newspaper in many states, then by rights it is absolutely necessary that these self-touting advocates of the liberty to make mass gun purchases should also be publicly given notice to us.
Thank you for making that decision and reminding our nation of this absolutely tremendous good point.
I wish every newspaper had done as much as you have.
Bravo to you and your leadership.
Thank you enormously.
F.H. Campbell
New York, N.Y.


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Melted Witch Push Up Pops
Hey there.
So it's not even October yet, but I am going straight Halloween on your butt.
Or on your face.
Just on you.
Where it's ok to dress slutty…
Where it's acceptable to eat 15 Reese's Cups in one night.
Where it's perfectly fine to make completely overboard treats for your kid's class.
All in the name of Halloween.
So I decided to bust out my Push-Up Pops once again. Because they are a legit crowd-pleaser.
Before you ask, please know you can order them HERE or HERE. And really if you're gonna display them, you can order THIS too.
But I have to tell you, I didn't start out intending for these to be "Melted Witch" Push Up Pops. I was actually trying to make Witches Legs Pops…like the layers would be stripes for her socks…get it? Well, my husband told me they didn't as much look like legs, but more like a Witch jammed in a tube with her legs poking out.
And, as always, I hate to admit it, but he was right.
So yeah. Melted Witch Push Up Pops, that's what they are even thought they weren't but they turned out to be… got it?
And here's the thing..these might look like a whole projecttttt, but they are pretty simple.
Since I've made push up pops a time or two in the past, you can find the "how-to" of the assembly process HERE. There's no sense in me going through all that again.
(I used a boxed chocolate cake and THIS recipe for my buttercream.)
But today I will show you how I did the cute little Witch boots.
All you need are some chocolate candy melts, a zip-top bag and some parchment paper.
I drew the shoes on the parchment paper to use as a guide first…
Then I melted some candy melts in a ziplock bag (about 1 minute) and snipped off a tiny corner.
Also, I flipped the parchment paper over…You can see directly through it, and I didn't really want the chocolate to touch the pencil stuff. I don't need a third ear or anything.
I just traced my shoes in chocolate and filled them in…
I just let them set up for a few minutes and then peeled them carefully off the parchment…
Since the flip side of the chocolate is smooth I decided to pipe on some laces to the boots with some orange candy melts. I did this in another zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
After I assembled the push up pops (again, the how-to is HERE) I pressed the Witches Shoes gently in the tops of the pops…
The great thing about the push up pops is they come with a lid, so they are easily transportable…but if you want to take these to your kiddo's school, I would wait and put the "boots" in when you get there..it might save some heartache.
And again, these stands are really great for displaying them!
Here is where I ordered my push up pops.
Here are few more delicious Halloween Treats from around the internet that rock my world:
Melted Witches from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Pretzel Pumpkins from Make. Bake. Celebrate.
Chocolate Snack Cake Bats from Hungry Happenings
Candy Corn M&M Blondies from The Little Kitchen
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September 27, 2012 at 7:45 am
Adorable and so creative. But what I love, is your excitement for Halloween! It is so fun.
September 27, 2012 at 7:54 am
These are so freaking adorable!! Love them!
September 27, 2012 at 8:18 am
never admit the man is right, I just say "good point dear, but…." saves you a lot of heart ache, when they won't stop pointing out they were right! Those are so cute, I love the idea.
September 27, 2012 at 8:23 am
Absolutely adorable!!!
September 27, 2012 at 8:26 am
How cute! I wish I wasn't due to pop a baby out right around Halloween. I don't know how I'm going to fit in all these adorable goodies before then 😉
September 27, 2012 at 9:05 am
These are seriously too stinking adorable!!!
I want a dozen. But could you make one of them be just full of frosting? Uh..for my son. Yes, that's it. I'm giving it to my son.
September 27, 2012 at 9:07 am
Gah! So creative!!
September 27, 2012 at 9:30 am
These are pretty stinkin' adorable. I might just have to get myself some push-up pop holders.
September 27, 2012 at 9:43 am
GENIUS! These are absolutely adorable and I can practically taste them through the screen!
September 27, 2012 at 9:55 am
These are so amazing! What a brilliant use of a push up pop. I love 'em. Thanks for including my snack cake bats in your list. I appreciate it and am happy you like them. I'm pinning these for sure.
September 27, 2012 at 10:48 am
These are so incredibly cute!
September 27, 2012 at 12:10 pm
These are so original and creative!
September 27, 2012 at 12:27 pm
These are all kinds of adorable. How do you come up with this stuff??
September 27, 2012 at 12:47 pm
What's wrong with a third ear?? 😉 Crazy adorable.
September 27, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Oh jeebus. How cute are these? I friggin' love the Wizard of Oz and this is what they remind me of. And the boots are too cute!
September 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Shelly, bowing down in Halloween reverence to you now… this is such a great idea!
September 27, 2012 at 2:12 pm
eeeeeeeek!!! Shelly, you and Kristan (her spider cookies)are on the mon-mon-money today! I <3 these!!!
September 27, 2012 at 2:22 pm
These are Sooooo Wicked!! haha! I just order some push pops containers plus stands. love your blog!
September 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I need to make push pops this fall! I'm so excited for Halloween.
September 27, 2012 at 3:00 pm
These are so AWESOME!!!!!! they look great and I pinned them onto pintrest!
September 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm
haha omg those are too cute!
September 27, 2012 at 3:32 pm
These are way too cute!!!!!!
September 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Shelly, these are so darn CUTE!!!
September 27, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Dying. Dying!!!
September 27, 2012 at 4:20 pm
I am so in love with these, they are just too darn cute!!!
September 27, 2012 at 5:43 pm
These. Are. Killer.
September 27, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Let's just discuss how ADORABLE these are!!!! so cute!
September 27, 2012 at 6:29 pm
you are freaking adorable. period.
September 27, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Shelly these are adorable! They'd be perfect for a Wizard of Oz party too…not that anyone has those…but I'm just sayin'
September 27, 2012 at 7:21 pm
These are brilliant! Love it!
September 27, 2012 at 8:20 pm
September 27, 2012 at 9:53 pm
this is completely the most clever idea I have seen in a long time!!!!! I can't wait to try it.
September 28, 2012 at 1:10 am
Love the boots! Now that took some chocolate skills!! Nice job
September 28, 2012 at 7:12 am
I really had no idea what to expect from the title, but these are so freakin' clever!
September 28, 2012 at 8:31 am
Awe!!! They're ADORABLE!!!
September 28, 2012 at 12:42 pm
I am going to have to make these with my 3 kids!
September 28, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Shelly these are TOO cute!
September 28, 2012 at 3:26 pm
You are so adorable for making these push pops! And so is your little helper modeling his pop at the end of the post!! I just LOVE this design – thanks so much for the crafty idea, Shelly!!!!
September 28, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Thank you for making me laugh out loud every day. Seriously, you could be making hamburger helper and still make us all snort with laughter. But you do it while making lots of yummy things. Love your blog!
September 28, 2012 at 3:33 pm
These are both hilarious and adorable–I love it!
September 28, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Know what's sad? My sons school won't let us share home made treats…it's store bought only! That's a real thing, and it sucks!:(
September 29, 2012 at 1:23 am
I'm sensing, and stop me if I'm wrong, that you really don't want to answer a lot of questions as to where one might purchase a push up pop set.
September 29, 2012 at 4:52 pm
I feel like I tell you every time, but you are sooooo stinkin talented! love these.
September 29, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Oh my gosh how cute are those boots, what a fun idea!
September 29, 2012 at 7:03 pm
So creative and cute!! Love them!
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September 30, 2012 at 10:11 am
These are hilarious. So cute!
September 30, 2012 at 10:25 am
September 30, 2012 at 7:45 pm
..these are so adorable! ..waiting for my push pop containers to arrive and then away I go! ..thanks for so much baking inspiration!
October 1, 2012 at 1:04 pm
These are so cute and creative!! Love them!!
October 1, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Too cute!
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October 4, 2012 at 1:55 pm
OMG these are so cute!!! Thank you so much for sharing my blondies!
October 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm
How did I miss these before? So cute!
October 5, 2012 at 1:28 pm
I'd love it if you'd stop by Hungry Happenings and add a picture of your amazing Melted Witch Push Up Pops to my first ever link party, you might just win $70 in food decorating supplies just for adding your Halloween recipe pictures. http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2012/10/share-your-fun-halloween-edible-crafts.html
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December 13, 2012 at 5:26 am
really creative!:)
October 30, 2013 at 12:27 pm
Love this idea!! So cute!
Re-pinned on Pinterest!
November 9, 2013 at 12:43 pm
OMG Shelly! your ideas are reallllyyyy fantastic…! thanks for this recipe! I just love the idea of the push out pops! Pi gave these a try, & they were awesome! & plus, the kids loved <33 them too! There great, easy & cute! Great job! keep up the great work and great ideas!!
October 29, 2014 at 12:03 pm
I can't handle how adorable these are. LOVE them!!
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I honestly can't wait to come to BIFF again with a film. I always have a blast there, and the festival goers all always so into the films and have insightful comments and questions. It is honestly not like that at most festivals, and it is a testament to the hard work you put into it." — Ryan Mains, "The Appointment" and "Me or the Porn"
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Amazing Views, Hvar
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They may not have been too fussed about the view but the Illyrians who built the first fortress on the hillside above Hvar Grad's lovely harbour 2000 years ago were certainly setting the pattern for the defence of the town for the centuries that followed. That fortress was the first of those that have occupied this site ever since - the "latest" a massive mediaeval bastion known as Fortress Spanjol, enlarged by the Venetians in 1557, added to by the Napoleonic French in 1811 and restored by the Austrians in the 19th century. Neither the impressive town walls (built in 1450) nor the citadel are needed to defend the townsfolk from invaders nowadays - though I've no doubt some of them wish they could repel the hordes of tourists that descend on the town each summer - rather the restored fortress has become the place to come for the magnificent views of the town, harbour and islands beyond offered from its terraces and towers.
There's a small museum of Roman amphorae from wrecks in the area, a gloomy prison to inspect and an attractive cafe within the walls but they are lesser attractions than the splendid panorama spread out before you as you stand on the ramparts and tower roofs..
Hvar island is beautiful and full of surprises.
We have rented a car and spent one whole day driving arround enjoying the scenery, food and wine.
From Jelsa we went to Humac - a charming village on top of the hill, few kilometres from Jelsa towards Sucuraj. There we visited Konoba Humac and joined a group for a visit to Grapceva cave.
I have ordered our meal the day before, because we wanted to eat octopus and lamb roasted under "Peka" cylinder - it was very tasty, soft and juicy, octopus was tender and the potatoes that are roasted in the same dish are very aromatic. (of course, lamb and octopus were roasted in separate dishes).
Then we drove up on the ridge of the hill with views opening to both sides - towards Brac and Korcula islands. I knew we'd be taking this unpaved road so I rented a 4WD, some curves down from the top towards Pitve were a bit scary for my passengers!
Then we went through the tunnel from Pitve to Zavala side, and towards Sveta Nedjelja village, where we had a break and bought some wine from famous Plenkovic vineyards.
Since we had a gas tank still full of gasoline, we decided to go to Hvar. As the sun went down, the swallows began performing their acrobatic flights over our heads.
Port buzzing with people, boats mooring, chatting and laughter, happy crowds and lingering scent of UV protective lotions and potions.
Car rental costs around 500 Kunas = 60 - 70 Euros or 80 USD
depending of the type of the car you choose.
There's frequent water taxis that head out to small surrounding islands from Hvar Town's waterfront. The fare is cheap (about 4 dollars round-trip) and the scenery is fantastic. It's great to be able to get out on to the clear Adriatic water.
The view from the Fortress above Hvar Grad is wonderful at any time of the day but sunset is especially beguiling. There is a small bar and restaurant located in the Fortress also.
The view from the balcony of our hotel room over the Adriatic and some smaller neighbouring islands
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I got this lens in a trade for a spot attachment here on APUG, the size means I will most likely not get around to mounting or using it. The glass is clean, some haze inside but not much. I was unsucessful at getting the threaded rings out as my spanner wrench will not go wide enough to get a good grip on the notches. If someone has a big one they should be able to get it open.
One end of the lens (cant really say if it is front or rear) has some messed up threads but they are not too bad and I think that the ring that holds the element will still come out. The same end with the buggered threads has one small 1mm mark on the glass you can barely feel with your fingernail, nothing that would affect photographs though.
This lens is really big, it is 108mm long and 103mm wide on the outside of the metal housing, the glass elements on both ends look identical and are 97.71mm wide. There is no way for a flange to be attached, I was thinking of using a large piece of PVC pipe to slide the lens into or maybe using a really large hose clamp (like used on a radiator hose on your car) to secure it. The lens weighs approximately 3.5lbs but that is a guess, maybe a little less.
Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure, I am open to offers for this lens as I have no way of finding a value for it. The only writing on the lens is engraved and says: "18" FOCUS PROJECTION LENS, WOLLENSAK ROCHESTER USA"
Please feel free to offer something in trade if you are interested, would be open to some 4X5, 5X7, or 8X10 film - also need a 645 negative carrier for my Beseler 45MXT enlarger. Or anything else LF photography related, another lens would also be cool, barrel or with shutter.
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|Diastolic myocardial dysfunction does not affect survival in patients with cirrhosis.
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|Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (DDF) has been considered as a component of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy. The clinical significance of DDF in cirrhotics has not been clarified. We prospectively evaluated the echocardiographic-Doppler, tissue-Doppler (TDI) findings of left ventricular function and survival in cirrhotics with or without DDF. Seventy-six cirrhotics without endogenous heart disease were included. DDF was diagnosed by mitral inflow Doppler parameters and diastolic myocardial velocities. Assessments of demographics, liver dysfunction, laboratory, echocardiographic systolic/diastolic indices, TDI of mitral annular motion and M-mode echocardiography were recorded. Patients were followed-up for a median of 25 months (15-40). DDF was diagnosed in 51 (67%) patients. Patients with compared with those without DDF had significantly older age and higher pulse rate as well as more frequently severe ascites, greater aortic root diameter and interventricular septal thickness. There was no difference in systolic myocardial function between two groups. Patients with DDF had a trend for worse survival (long rank, P = 0.094). A multivariate analysis showed that age, MELD and sodium but no DDF were predictive of death. DDF is prevalent in advanced cirrhosis and is associated with severe ascites. Systolic myocardial function and mortality do not seem to be strongly affected by the presence of DDF.
|Alexandra Alexopoulou; George Papatheodoridis; Sophia Pouriki; Christina Chrysohoou; Leonidas Raftopoulos; Christodoulos Stefanadis; Dimitrios Pectasides
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Sleeping Beauty isn't the only one with problems between the sheets. If you look closely, a number of Disney characters, with their funny idiosyncrasies and dramatic musical numbers, display classic symptoms of disrupted and disordered sleep!
Dr. Alex Iranzo, M.D., a neurologist at the Hospital Clinic Barcelona in Spain, was watching "Cinderella" about seven years ago with his two young children. "They wanted me to sit next to them to watch, so I was forced to be glued to the TV," he writes to The Huffington Post in an email.
He couldn't help but notice that the character Bruno, Cinderella's household dog, was acting out his dreams, an example of REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD.
"The next week, we had to watch 'Lady and the Tramp' and I saw another dog doing the same dream-enacting behavior," he writes. "I decided to review all the films and shorts by Disney [through the year 2005], trying to find more examples of sleep disorders in the characters."
Along with sleep expert Dr. Carlos H. Schenck and Disney expert Jorge Fonte, Iranzo wrote an entire research paper on the topic, which was published in the journal Sleep Medicine in 2007.
While they are only animated approximations, Disney's most sleep-deprived are eerily lifelike in their symptoms, whether it be Donald Duck's sleepwalking, Gepetto's snoring or Sleepy the dwarf's excessive daytime fatigue. "Walt Disney once said, 'We can recognize ourselves in animals,'" Iranzo writes. "This says all."
Here are some of the best finds from Iranzo and his colleagues. Recognize yourself in any of these?
In Iranzo's original example, Bruno the dog is seen barking and moving his body while asleep. It becomes clear that he was dreaming of chasing the household cat, Lucifer, who is Bruno's sworn enemy. We don't usually act out our dreams, however, because the muscles are temporarily paralyzed during REM sleep. REM sleep behavior disorder occurs when this paralysis is "incomplete or absent," according to WebMD, and you are able to act out dreams.
"Lady and the Tramp" brings us Trusty, a retired police dog who has lost his sense of smell. When we first meet Trusty, he is asleep on the porch (at minute 12 in this clip), sniffing, growling and moving his body. "During later scenes in the movie, the viewer becomes aware of how Trusty is also losing his memory," Iranzo and colleagues wrote in the paper, possibly a nod to the link between RBD and other neurological conditions.
Chief, too old to keep hunting, is asleep in a barrel in one scene in "The Found and the Hound" when he begins to talk, howl and move his paws and head, according to the paper, a scene not created by Disney but in fact taken from Daniel P. Mannix's 1967 novel "The Fox and the Hound." Photo from YouTube
In this 1932 short film, Mickey Mouse is seen having a nightmare, not a rare occurrence for Mickey, according to Iranzo. He dreams that after the birth of his first child with Minnie, he can't do anything to stop a number of other mice to enter his house and destroy it. Nightmares are more common in children, but are a chronic problem for up to eight percent of adults, WebMD reported. They are vivid, frightening dreams that are often triggered by stress, according to the NIH. Recurring nightmares may be a sign of a greater problem, like sleep apnea, depression or post-traumatic stress. The occasional nightmare isn't anything to worry about, but if nightmares keep you from getting a good night's sleep, contact a doctor.
In this 1947 short, Donald sleep walks, leaving his house in his PJs and getting into all sorts of trouble, including crossing the street and entering a lion's cage at a zoo. His girlfriend Daisy plays along so as not to wake him, and keeps a watchful eye on Donald. Sleep walking isn't usually dangerous; most people only make it to the bathroom or the kitchen, HuffPost's Amanda L. Chan reported in January. However, accidents can happen. And in connection with certain sleep medications, adults have been known to perform dangerous tasks while asleep, like driving.
A majority of Snow White's seven dwarves snore so loudly that Grumpy can't sleep, as seen in this clip. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a more serious condition. Snoring may also up your risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
Snoring is an issue in "Pinocchio," as well, where Gepetto and his fish Cleo snore loud enough to keep Jiminy Cricket from falling asleep, according to the paper. Even if sawing logs doesn't disrupt the snorer's rest, it can be detrimental to the sleep of bed partners or others, like Jiminy, trying to catch a few winks nearby. Disturbed partners can offer some helpful (and possibly relationship-saving) suggestions like a wedge pillow, or sleeping with earplugs or a white noise machine. Photo from YouTube
It's no surprise a dwarf called Sleepy lives up to his name. The always-tired dwarf exhibits "chronic hypersomnia," according to the paper. His eyelids are always drooping, he's often seen yawning and he even falls asleep involuntarily. Many adults feel tired throughout the day, often due to "self-imposed sleep deprivation," according to the National Sleep Foundation. A number of sleep disorders could lead to excessive daytime sleepiness, including insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. As many as 20 percent of people may be experiencing overwhelming fatigue during the day, according to a 2009 paper in the journal American Family Physician, which puts them at greater risk of car and work-related accidents. Photo from YouTube
Daytime sleepiness isn't always a chronic issue. In "The Sword in the Stone", the owl Archimedes experiences one day of over-tiredness after a rainstorm keeps him up the night before. He is noticeably grumpy, and falls asleep on a tree branch while Merlin and Arthur play, according to the paper. Photo from YouTube
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The FDIC instituted a separate Investment Budget in 2003. It has a disciplined process for reviewing proposed new investment projects and managing the construction and implementation of approved projects. Proposed IT projects are carefully reviewed to ensure that they are consistent with the FDIC's enterprise architecture. The project approval and monitoring processes also enable the FDIC to be aware of risks to the major capital investment projects and facilitate appropriate, timely intervention to address these risks throughout the development process. An investment portfolio performance review is provided to the FDIC's Board of Directors quarterly.
The FDIC made significant capital investments during the 2003–2012 period, the largest of which was the expansion of its Virginia Square office facility. Most other projects involved the development and implementation of major IT systems. Investment spending totaled $288 million during this period, peaking at $108 million in 2004. Spending for investment projects in 2012 totaled approximately $14 million. For 2013, investment spending is estimated at $28 million.
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"This is the story of ten strangers, one night, and all the ridiculous things we do to find love."
Welcome to Mixology, the newest hotspot that just opened up on ABC. Over the next 13 episodes, viewers will get to know ten singles over the course of just one night at a Manhattan bar called "Mix." Each week will follow two or three characters, as we try to figure out who will end up together by the end of the season finale—aka when the bar closes.
Although we're all living in a world devoid of characters like Penny Hartz and Max Blum, Mixology has just the right amount of quirks and quotable one-liners that will sooth your Happy Ending-loving soul. Let's put it this way, if Mixology were a drink, it'd be mojito—the half-hour comedy is a mix of refreshing situations, bubbly characters, and a cool concept.
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To get you buzzed about this brand-new comedy, we've taken the liberty of crafting your ultimate drinking guide for tonight debut episode. So grab your favorite drink, (or two or three, no judgment here as long as you're of age!) and some friends, and let's see if we can get so drunk, that you'll throw up in a stranger's purse.
Take a Sip:
Every time the storyline switches perspectives.
Whenever Tom (Blake Lee) says something adorable.
Whenever Bruce (Andrew Santino) says something deplorable.
Whenever Maya (Ginger Gonzaga) says something painfully bitchy.
If you hear the line, "I get laid all the time and I am disgusting."
Every time a baby is born.
If you see something completely implausible that would never ever happen in a bar.
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Take a Shot:
If you see something that's totally realistic and would definitely happen in a bar.
Whenever you see a professional athlete getting dumped.
If you know someone in your life who also has a "beaver face."
If you can't remember one of your co-worker's names and hope they never find out.
Every time you see a girl in flats.
Every time you see a guy in socks and sandals.
Once you realize that Vanessa Lengies' character is the perfect cross between Sugar Motta and the hostess from Waiting.
Chug If:
You see a failed chug attempt.
Someone successfully snags a phone number.
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