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The Trib's 2011 Movie Paper Doll Contest
Nicole Kidman won't be alone when deciding what she should wear on the red carpet for next month's Oscar party.
Local individuals want to have a say in her attire, too. Kidman is the red-carpet model for the Trib's 2011 Movie Paper Doll Contest.
Contestants are invited to use fabric, bangles, sparkles and miniature accessories to create a Kidman paper doll.
The grand-prize winners in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Valley News Dispatch circulation areas will each receive a pair of tickets to the "Lights! Glamour! Action!" black-tie gala hosted by the Pittsburgh Film Office on Feb. 27, a $100 gift certificate, miniature statuette, movie clapboard, Hollywood Hall of Fame Peel 'n Place star and Hollywood paper dolls.
The grand-prize winner in the Tribune-Review (Greensburg) circulation area will receive a pair of tickets to the Hollywood Party at the Palace, a black-tie gala hosted by the Westmoreland Cultural Trust on Feb. 26, a $100 gift certificate, miniature statuette, movie clapboard, Hollywood Hall of Fame Peel 'n Place star and Hollywood paper dolls.
Two runners-up in each circulation area will each receive a $50 gift certificate and Hollywood paper dolls.
Last year's winners were more than willing to offer general tips for designing the dolls.
"I just use what inspires me," says Jacqueline Martini, of Evans City. "I have a lot of items at home I can use, but I also go out looking for items too. You should design what you like, and just have fun with it."
Martini plans on creating more than one doll. Her designs begin with seeing what celebrities are wearing on the red carpet. It helps to delve into the current fashion trends to find the hottest colors and patterns so your doll will be in style.
"For inspiration, I watch the Golden Globes or go on the computer and look at all the dresses," Martini says. "I noticed this year at the Golden Globes, they didn't wear a lot of jewelry. They wore some earrings, but it was amazing they got away from the jewelry."
Inspiration comes from browsing through fabric and craft stores, such as Jo-Ann Fabrics, where you can check out a lot of different materials to see what catches your eye.
"It is key to use a piece of cardboard backing for the doll and making a stand for it, too, because if you don't, the doll will be too wimpy, and you will have trouble working with it because it won't stand up," Martini says. "I really enjoy fashion so that is why I like the contest, and I am sure there are other people out there like me who enjoy it too."
Gail Caison from Jeannette agrees with Martini that Jo-Ann Fabrics has some great fabric choices. She makes a trip to Michaels, too, for materials to make shoes and accessories. This year, her design will most likely be a wrap dress similar to the Daniella Issa Helayel design worn by Prince William's fiancee Kate Middleton at their engagement announcement.
"That wrap dress is so popular that I thought I might use one like it for my doll," Caison says. "I like to use stretch fabric like bathing-suit fabric because it is easier to manipulate."
Making sure the dress stays on is important, so Lynda Sadecky of Lower Burrell uses tac glue, which works best when adhering an outfit to the doll. She also recommends going with an outfit that is realistically something that Kidman would wear and also something she could actually walk in.
"I have made dolls in the past where I didn't use any backing or enough glue and I thought, 'This doll can't leave the house like this.' Look at what is in fashion and you can use that as an idea for your doll," she says. "You can look in magazines, online and on television. There are so many things you can do to dress up your doll from mixing and matching pieces to adding lots of interesting embellishments and accessories. Let your imagination roll."
Sadecky hopes to defend her title as winner.
"I had the best time last year at the Oscar party," Sadecky says. "I will remember that night for a long time. I would love to win again and get back there."
Download the PDF of the Kidman doll template (see the left-hand column of this story). Print it at actual size. Then, feel free to use fabric, bangles, sparkles and miniature accessories in creating your fab fashion.
Be sure to include your name, address and telephone number. To be eligible for prizes, contestants must live within the Trib Total Media coverage area.
Mail or deliver your entry to:
- Movie Paper Doll Contest, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 503 Martindale St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Movie Paper Doll Contest, Tribune-Review, 622 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
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Exploring Italy - Venice, Florence, and Rome (includes special visits to the Venice Biennale)
• Travel Dates: September 26 – October 5
• Orientation: Saturday, September 7
• Follow-up: Saturday, October 26
Join Meg Linton, Director of Galleries and Exhibitions, Otis College of Art and Design, and John O'Brien, esteemed Los Angeles visual artist, for an exploration of contemporary art and historical sites in three key Italian cities: Venice, Florence, and Rome. The tour begins in the beautiful and historic city of Venice, Italy, where students spend three days at the Venice Biennale, the renowned biannual exhibition of art from around the world, with pavilions from 29 countries, providing the opportunity to encounter an enormous range of contemporary art. Day 5, the tour moves on to the Tuscany Region and Florence, the jewel of the Renaissance, where artists Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Botticelli left their marks. This fabled city offers unbelievable historical sites and luminary arts establishments such as La Galleria degli Uffizi and the Museo del Bargello. Day 8, the program travels to the ancient city of Rome, known for its incredible archeological sites and antiquities, as well as it flourishing contemporary art community. Coursework includes developing a photographic, drawing, and/or written journal of participant's trip. Cost includes course tuition, ground transportation in Italy, entrance fees, breakfast daily, and dinner on first and last evening of travel. (Airfare not included.) Comfortable walking shoes are a must, due to the nature of this program; includes substantial walking and endurance. Early Bird Registration
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Grab your favorite beer -- or non-alcoholic beverage for the underage readers out there -- and gather 'round. Winnipeg Jets coach Claude Noel has a tale to tell.
On Thursday night, his Jets host the Washington Capitals. It's the first time they have met since the Jets moved to Winnipeg and Noel became the head coach. Considering Noel and Caps coach Bruce Boudreau go way, way back, a reporter asked Noel about his relationship with Boudreau.
The answer he gave twisted into a great retelling of some of Noel's experiences in minor-league hockey, specifically playing against the Johnstown Jets. That's the team better known as the real-life Charlestown Chiefs.
So if you're a fan of Slap Shot -- and chances are if you are reading this, you consider that movie to be the basis of the real Hanson brothers, not some bad band or even dressed as the Hanson brothers for Halloween -- you will love this interview. It is a little long -- six minutes -- but it's a great tale of days gone by and worth listening to.
So Noel didn't have to even go see the movie, he lived it.
Noel also mentions that he has a lot of these types of stories he could tell. Must be great to be one of his grandkids.
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|Characterization of anorectal pressure and the anorectal inhibitory reflex in healthy preterm and term infants.
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|PMID: 11487749 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|OBJECTIVES: To evaluate anorectal motor function in healthy premature and term infants with the use of micromanometric techniques. STUDY DESIGN: Anorectal manometry was performed in 22 healthy neonates (9 female) with a mean postmenstrual age of 32 weeks (range, 30 to 38 weeks) with a micromanometric anorectal assembly (od 2.0 mm). The assembly incorporated a 2-cm-long sleeve sensor for measurement of resting anal sphincter pressures and relaxation, and 4 sideholes recorded anal and rectal pressures. Rectal distension was performed with a latex balloon or direct air insufflation to elicit the anorectal inhibitory reflex (AR). RESULTS: The mean anal sphincter pressure, rectal pressure, and rhythmic wave frequency were 40 mm Hg (range, 7 to 65 mm Hg), 11 mm Hg (range, 1 to 27 mm Hg), and 10/min (range, 8 to 14/min), respectively. A normal AR could be elicited in 21 of the 22 infants studied. CONCLUSION: An anorectal micromanometric sleeve catheter is suitable for use in evaluating anorectal pressures in preterm and term neonates. Insufflation of air without the use of a balloon to elicit the AR is reliable and suitable for use in infants <34 weeks. Premature infants older than 30 weeks' postmenstrual age have normal anorectal pressures and a normal AR.
|M A Benninga; T I Omari; R R Haslam; C P Barnett; J Dent; G P Davidson
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Dan Thinks #1: Introduction + FPV In Space?
I think a lot. I think in school, when I'm in a car, flying model R/Cs, charging batteries, in my study periods, when I'm doing homework, and every time that I can in between. It all started in August of 2011, when I started thinking about Science Fair, and what I would do for the topic. I wanted to build a generator, so I started to sketch designs for this generator, potential costs, how it would work, and when I could obtain these parts. Ever since, I've been drawing designs for just about everything, from generators to flying wings. I started keeping them in a binder, but I ran out of room, so I used something like it that could hold a lot of papers.
I have done a lot of drawings, ~90% of these are double-sided with writing on the back also.
When I first heard about FPV, I was really interested, so I started drawing FPV setups and everything in between, and got on a roll with those drawings. I'd like to start sharing some of my drawings on my blog here. Last night I was thinking, as usual, about what my first topic would be for "Dan Thinks." I liked FPV, and I remember Trappy from Team Blacksheep saying that he wanted to do two things in FPV in the future: fly to Mt. Everest and into space. FPV in space seemed like an interesting topic, so I started researching.
Dan Thinks #1: FPV In Space?
Part 1 of 4: Introduction to Space
Although it's only an approximation, space starts at about 120 kilometers (~75 miles) above Earth's surface. That's a long way. 20 miles is about the maximum reach of most UHF systems like the EzUHF and Dragonlink, so an autonomous UAV system would have to be used in the aircraft, and special modifications would have to be made to make it fly in the extremely thin air about 4 miles from Earth's surface. At 75 miles above the surface, the average aircraft would definitely not make it in the thin air.
Also, please do NOT attempt anything that I've written here, these are only theoretical values and ideas. (All pictures and drawings subject to copyright).
Part 2 of 4: Could Trappy's Zephyr Make It?
Conclusion: NO, Trappy's Ritewing Zephyr FPV Build could NOT make it into space.
Part 3 of 4: Could An FPV Flying Wing Reach Space?
Now, let's see if a souped-up Ritewing Demon LCD (40'' WS) could be able to make it into space safely. Chris from Ritewing created this model specifically for speed, and speed is a crucial part of space travel. The Ritewing Demon LCD will have to be able to travel at least 75 miles in 30 minutes or less. These Demons can be set up for 6S setups, though, which will work for this type of project. Traveling at 200 MPH for 30 minutes, the Demon could conquer 100 miles flown. Since that space is rated to be about 75 miles above Earth's surface, this certainly could come close. But, in the thin air only 4 miles above the surface, the Demon still might not have enough wing area and power to reach 50,000 feet. Also, because the radio link will fall out at about 20 miles, and the video link, too, the Demon would have to be controlled by a UAV system. A UAV autopilot system could be bought, and that would allow the user to set up a certain flight path (straight up in this case) for the aircraft and it would find GPS signals and fly in that path.
With only one motor and limited wing area, though, even a 200 MPH Ritewing Demon LCD would have a hard time flying into space. It would stall at some point in the extremely thin air, and wouldn't be able to take the heat of the sun, even if it did make it. The foam would combust, along with 12 explosions from the dual 6S battery packs, and there wouldn't be anything left to the expensive 200 MPH aircraft. The space flying idea would fail.
Here's the drawing that I made (250 MPH is a mistake, it should read 200 MPH):
Conclusion: NO.
Part 4 of 4: Could An FPV Aircraft Be Designed to Fly Into Space?
It doesn't have to be a flying wing or even a plane, just an aircraft. A rocket will do. Because of failing video link and radio links, a UAV autopilot system will have to be purchased, and the rocket must be:
1. Small enough to not be a real rocket.
2. Powerful enough to reach 75 miles of altitude.
3. Strong enough to withstand extreme pressure and heat.
The rocket that I've designed has 8 stabilizers, and 2 with control surfaces, as minimum controlling will be required for flight. It will be powered by 5 "turbines" (4 electric and 1 nitro). The nitro one will have more thrust than the rest to ensure enough thrust for zero-gravity space flight. The nitro fuel tank gets smaller as more fuel is used so that, in zero gravity, the motor can still run. This will allow the nitro motor to run until it reaches space (about 20 minutes). The other 4 "turbines" are 4 6S motors and ESCs with propellers enclosed in PVC pipes, with tinfoil around the pipes to reflect the sun's heat. This method is also used on the outside of the rocket, with a 3'' layer consisting of the following over each other.
The layering allows the aircraft to be rigid, stable, and cool on the inside. The cooling is extremely important, as a hot ESC may start to burn, devastating the whole aircraft. As stated before, there would be 2 control surfaces, and that means two servos. At the extreme speed that this aircraft has been designed for (600 MPH), 1/5 scale servos are needed, as they need to work in the most extreme conditions. A GoPro has also been positioned at the top. There will be a clear and tinted part in the front of the rocket that will allow the GoPro to record where the rocket flies. No glue can be used, because at extreme temperatures, glue may melt and everything will fall off and apart. Everything would have to be zip-tied or bolted to the aircraft's structure.
Here's the diagram of the rocket that I made:
The only thing that was left out of the diagram was a parachute for landing, which would be operated by a spring and servo to slow the rocket down at 600 MPH, and safely land it.
Conclusion: YES, a FPV aircraft could be designed to fly into space, but it will cost a lot and will have many risks.
I hoped you enjoyed this article and I hope to make more in the future!
A big thanks goes to zanek, who has helped me a lot in the past, and who I asked about posting this sort of blog on here. He's always looking for new followers on his BLOG, so make sure that you check that out.
As far as feasible aircraft, do you think a larger and lighter platform like a Windrider Queen Bee might have a better shot?
100" ws; mine is set up for a Scorpion 4025-12 swinging a 16"folding prop, and it can carry large payloads... just got me thinking about it.
There may be more wing area, but in terms of flying high, it really all depends on the power system and thrust. 16'' propeller is nice for high-altitude flying, and you may get close to flying in where real planes fly, but never space because the foam would burn up.
Would the Turbines work at that altitude? dont they need oxygen to make the combustion?
I believe you're correct. The nitro motor will help with lift-off, but probably not over 30,000 feet. If a second prototype were created, that middle turbine would have to be electric. That simplifies it a little bit, too, without the specialized fuel tank. Good catch!
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I am going to get technical on you- I think that you would need a constantly variable transmission pushed by a servo so the gear ratio could slowly increase, speeding up the propeller as the air got thinner to compensate for the thin air. This is what I am talking about http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us
Once you fly above the ozone layer, it's extremely hot. Sure, the motors will stay OK until the ozone is conquered, but it will take all their effort to push through that, and they will need to be as cool as possible with the sun past the ozone. It does get colder high up, the sun's heat reflects off the ground.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The budget proposal headed for debate by the South Carolina House includes roughly $50 million to boost state law enforcement and better secure prisons.
The House Ways and Means spending plan for 2013-14 calls for hiring 25 agents to supervise parolees, 10 natural resource officers and 15 people at the State Law Enforcement Division. It would also add 18 highway troopers through a personnel shift.
Rep. Mike Pitts says public safety agencies need to be restored following recession-era budget cuts. His subcommittee's plan would represent the second consecutive year of employee increases. Still, officers' ranks wouldn't return to 2008 levels.
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SEATTLE (AP) -- A former platoon leader for the soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians says the allegations are "100 percent out of character" for the man, whom he described as a "very solid" noncommissioned officer who has saved other soldiers' lives.
Army Capt. Chris Alexander was Robert Bales' platoon leader during a deployment to Iraq. He says Bales worked as a stock trader before the Sept. 11 attacks motivated him to serve his country by enlisting in the Army.
Alexander says while deployed, Bales always made sure his team was briefed on their mission and their equipment was checked.
He described one incident in which Bales' unit was driving in Mosul and Bales spotted a man aiming a rocket-propelled grenade at them. Bales shouted to warn the unit, then shot the man as he fired the RPG, causing it to sail over the unit's vehicle. The wounded shooter fled and was later detained as he sought treatment at a hospital.
Alexander says, "There's no doubt (Bales) saved lives that day."
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Utah Jazz's Earl Watson continues to rehab right knee
Jazz point guard Earl Watson told The Salt Lake Tribune on Thursday he continues to make progress during his rehabilitation from April 17 right knee surgery that repaired a torn medial meniscus.
"Rehab is rehab!" Watson joked.
He acknowledged, though, he may not be cleared for full action by the time training camp starts in October.
"At this point, I'd say no," Watson said.
Referring to September as a "big month" during his rehab, Watson is attempting to return to full health in time for the 2012-13 season.
The 33-year-old reserve averaged 3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.4 rebounds last season in 20.7 minutes, sharing back-up time with Jamaal Tinsley.
Watson started two games and played in 50 before injuring his knee April 8 at San Antonio. He sat out the remainder of the season, but supported the Jazz throughout the playoffs, going so far as to wear a uniform during Utah's Game 4 home loss to the Spurs.
After spending time on crutches, Watson traveled to Orlando, Fla., for the Jazz's Summer League campaign, sitting on Utah's bench and aiding his younger teammates.
If Watson's not cleared to play by the start of camp, Tinsley will likely serve as Mo Williams' primary backup.
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USAC announcing selections to the 2013 USAC Board
Download OptionsReleased: April 25, 2013
Washington, D.C. 20554
April 25, 2013
DA 13-608D. Scott Barash
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Universal Service Administrative Company
2000 L Street, N.W.
Suite 200
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USAC Board of Directors Appointments
Dear Mr. Barash:
On September 13, 2012, and March 12, 2013, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued
public notices soliciting nominations to fill seats on the Board of Directors of the Universal Service
Administrative Company (USAC).1 The Bureau sought nominations for thirteen seats with expired
terms or vacancies. The Commission received specific nominations for eleven of the thirteen seats on
the Board, as well as two general nominations, as listed in the attached Appendix.2
Pursuant to section 54.703(c)(3) of the Commission's rules,3 Chairman Julius Genachowski
appoints the following persons to serve on the USAC Board of Directors:
Representative for incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) (other than Bell Operating
Companies) with annual operating revenues in excess of $40 million
Kenneth F. Mason
Representative for ILECs (other than Bell Operating Companies) with annual operating
revenues less than $40 million
Geoffrey A. Feiss
Interexchange carriers with annual operating revenues of $3 billion or less
Rochelle D. Jones
1 See Wireline Competition Bureau Seeks Nominations for Nine Board Member Positions on the Universal Service
Administrative Company Board of Directors, WC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Public Notice, 27 FCC Rcd 10995
(Wireline Comp. Bur. 2012); Wireline Competition Bureau Seeks Nominations for Four Board Member Positions on
the Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors, WC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Public Notice,
28 FCC Rcd 2292 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2013).
2 See Appendix.
3 47 C.F.R. § 54.703(c)(3).
Representative for competitive local exchange carriers
Joseph Gillan
Representatives for schools that are eligible to receive discounts pursuant to section 54.501 of
the Commission's rules
Daniel A. Domenech, Ph.D.
Brian L. Talbott, Ph.D.
Julie Tritt Schell
Representative for low income consumers
Ellis Jacobs
Representatives for rural health care providers that are eligible to receive supported services
pursuant to section 54.601 of the Commission's rules
Eric Brown
Katharine Hsu Wibberly, Ph.D.
Representative for state telecommunications regulators
Ronald A. Brisé
Representatives from the telecommunications industry4
Raquel R. Noriega
Olivia Wein
The Commission welcomes these thirteen individuals to the USAC Board of Directors and looks
forward to working with them. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need
additional information.
Julie A. Veach
Wireline Competition Bureau
4 The Bureau did not receive nominations for the seats representing interexchange carriers with more than $3 billion
in annual operating revenues or information service providers. See Appendix. On April 25, 2013, the Bureau
released an order waiving section 54.703(b) and 54.703(c)(3) of the Commission's rules to enable the Chairman of
the Commission to designate members of the USAC Board of Directors from the general telecommunications
industry for those two seats, enabling USAC to operate with a full complement of Board members. Federal-State
Joint Board on Universal Service; Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association,
Inc.; Nominations for Board Member Positions on the Universal Service Administrative Company Board of
Directors, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Order, DA 13-607 (Wireline Comp. Bur. rel. Apr. 25, 2013).
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Ronald A. Brisé
Eric Brown
Dr. Daniel A. Domenech
Geoffrey A. Feiss
Joseph Gillan
Ellis Jacobs
Rochelle D. Jones
Kenneth F. Mason
Raquel R. Noriega
Julie Tritt Schell
Dr. Brian L. Talbott
Olivia Wein
Dr. Katharine Hsu Wibberly
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CC Docket No. 96-45
CC Docket No. 97-21
Nominating EntityDr. Sheryl Abshire
American Association of School Administrators,
American Library Association, Association of Education
Service Agencies, Consortium for School Networking,
International Society for Technology in Education,
National Association of Independent Schools, National
Association of Elementary School Principals, National
Catholic Educational Association, National Education
Association, National Rural Education Advocacy
Coalition, National Rural Education Association,
National School Boards Association
Ronald A. Brisé
National Association of Regulatory Utility
Eric Brown
California Hospital Association, California State Rural
Health Association
Aubrey Jerome Browning
Conecuh County Board of Education
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Dr. Daniel A. Domenech
Plevna School District 55, East Helena Public Schools,
McMinnville School District 40, Education and Library
Networks Coalition, American Association of School
Administrators, Association of Education Service
Agencies, Organizations Concerned with Rural
Education, National Rural Education Association, New
York State Intermediate BOCES, Abington School
District, School Administrators of Iowa, Region 2,
American Association of School Administrators,
Hampton Public Schools, Bergen County Association of
School Administrators, Blackstone Valley Vocational
Regional School District, Washington Association of
School Administrators, New York State Council of
School Superintendents, Cooperative Council for
Oklahoma School Administration, Illinois Association of
School Administrators, Mercer County Public Schools,
Vermont Superintendents Association, Arkansas
Association of Educational Administrators, The Rural
School and Community Trust, Harrisonburg City Public
Schools, Santa Ana Unified School District, Kingsport
City Schools, Ponca City Public Schools, Storey County
School District, The School District of Lancaster, New
Mexico Coalition of School Administrators, Minnesota
Association of School Administrators, Virginia
Association of School Superintendents, North Carolina
Association of School Administrators, Talbot County
Public Schools, Kansas School Superintendents'
Association, Arizona School Administrators, Mecosta-
Osceola Intermediate School District, Georgia School
Superintendents, United School Administrators of
Kansas, Fort Smith Public Schools, Connecticut
Association of Public School Superintendents, Texas
Association of School Administrators, Alaska
Association of School Administrators, Sen. Mark Warner
Geoffrey A. Feiss
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association,
The Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of
Small Telecommunications Companies, Western
Telecommunications Alliance
Joseph Gillan
Ellis Jacobs
National Association of State Utility Consumer
Advocates, Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel,
National Consumer Law Center
Rochelle D. Jones
tw telecom, Inc.
Kimberly L. Klupenger
Oregon Business Development Department
Dr. Peter J. Kragel
East Carolina University, Dr. Nicholas Benson
Latoya A. Livingston
Minority Media and Telecommunications Council
Dr. Anthony Machado
Council of the Great City Schools
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Kenneth F. Mason
Frontier Communications, Independent Telephone and
Telecommunications Association, United States
Telecommunications Association
Chris Nierman
General Communications, Inc.
Raquel R. Noriega
Connected Nation, Inc.
Becky Sanders
National Rural Health Association
Julie Tritt Schell
State E-rate Coordinators' Alliance
Russell Selken
State E-rate Coordinators' Alliance, California
Department of Education, California County
Superintendents Educational Services Association,
California Public Utilities Commission, California State
Board of Education, California State Library, The
Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in
California, Association of California School
Administrators, Tehama County Office of Education, Los
Angeles Unified School District - Information
Technology Division, Imperial County Office of
Education, Steve Midgley, Mixrun, LLC
Kipman Scott Smith
National Rural Health Resource Center, National Rural
Health Association
Dr. Brian L. Talbott
American Association of School Administrators,
Education and Library Networks Coalition
Dr. Katharine Hsu Wibberly
Virginia Telehealth Network
Olivia Wein
Louis Wenzlow
National Rural Health Resource Center, National Rural
Health Association
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What is your
I have no favorite I love to cook and especially something new. Baking is not my forte', last time I had sorority at my house I baked a cake , tossed it in the trash and went to the store lol
I love to cook anything pasta related I love to bake cookies.
I hate cooking, but I'll go with spaghetti. I have a bowl designed for cooking it in the microwave, so it's easy.
My favorite thing to cook is baked spaghetti and as far as baking goes that's DH's thing lol. I make NO BAKE cheesecake and pies lol.


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Better Homes and Gardens
Posted 19 October 2005 - 07:43 AM
Daily Telegraph
19 October 2005
Seven is taking the production of Better Homes And Gardens in-house. The remaining episodes of the 2005 season will stay with the Seven-owned Pacific Magazines but next year's will be produced entirely by Seven, with Craig Walsh, network EP of the show, maintaining his role.
Debbie Cuell will be the supervising producer of the (pictured) hosted show next year.
Posted 19 October 2005 - 07:56 AM
Very good to hear.
If so, how would you rather purchase fresh grapes from a supermarket? Vote Now!
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Hi, thanks, would you know who the artist is?
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Posted 22 March 2010 - 09:48 AM
I can smell a BH&G themed channel.
how come? How does one event lead to a themed channel?
Posted 22 March 2010 - 12:54 PM
how come? How does one event lead to a themed channel?
It's a huge success on tv. If it can demonstrate that it can pull an audience off screen it may lead to bigger and better things. Also America has a BH&G channel, and Australian television networks have clearly demonstrated they can not come up with anything original (very few exceptions) and love all things American. Lifestyle is rumoured to be what 7's next sub channel will be, mind you there is a lot of rumours but if they go "LifeStyle" it would make sense to brand it BH&G.
That being said, I am always cynical and suspicious, sometimes I am way off (It's an ugly word "wrong").
Posted 31 January 2011 - 08:46 PM
Better Homes and Gardens returns for its 17th season on Friday with a monster home makeover challenge featuring three of Australia's top fashion designers.
Charlie Brown, Camilla Franks and Peter Morrissey turn their hand to renovating using the latest in outdoor trends and interior design to transform an everyday bedroom, living room and backyard. Will their flash for fashion translate to the home and garden?
Viewers can vote for their favourite makeover for the chance to win an all new stylish Suzuki Swift with $5,000 in the glovebox.
Whose design will be voted "most fashionable"? Will it be Charlie Brown's "Beach Safari" living room, Camilla Franks' summer holiday inspired "Island Resort" courtyard or Peter Morrissey's bedroom sanctuary featuring Johanna Griggs' favourite DIY project of all time.
Also in Friday's show, Dr Harry visits flood ravaged Queensland to support local pet owners and to meet the animals still lost and unclaimed by their owners. Dr Harry shows how you can help those affected, plus prepare yourself and your beloved animals for a natural disaster.
Better Homes and Gardens was awarded its 8th Logie for Australia's Most Popular Lifestyle Program in 2010.
New segments for 2011 include Fast Ed exposing the fact or fiction behind food and health myths and RENO 101 where the presenters go back to basics to show you what it takes to renovate areas big and small of your home and garden.
Host Johanna Griggs will continue to take us inside the homes of some famous faces including My Kitchen Rules host Manu Feildel, swimmer Geoff Heugill, Conviction Kitchen host Ian Curley and Aussie dance superstars Justice Crew.
Better Homes and Gardens returns Friday, February 4 at 7.30pm on Seven.
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Posted 24 February 2011 - 07:43 AM
Herald Sun
Since the program moved to the timeslot in 2005 it has been dominating the ratings ever since (and bringing in lots of advertising dollars as well), so I think in Seven's view, moving BH&G to another timeslot to make way for live AFL will mean declining ratings and potentially a premature end to the show.
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 09:44 AM
The show moves to its new Thursday night timelsot starting tonight,instead of being the lead in to The footy on friday nights.Now The footy can air Live every week.Great news that the show won again the Logie after so many years on tv.
It hasn't been on Fridays for a few weeks has it? Or did it air on Wednesdays the last few weeks in AFL states?


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wheres my early tuesday rumors and coffee?
Quick Hits: Scouting the Stars-Ducks, Iginla, Kesler, Bolland and Penner
From twitter unless otherwise noted
- Mike Heika: Scouting the Stars-Ducks game: the Sharks, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets.
- Renaud Lavoie: Jarome Iginla hopes to sign an extension with the Penguin. If that is not possible, the Kings are a strong option.
- Ben Kuzma: A scan of Canucks Ryan Kesler's fractured foot revealed that it's healing. There is hope that he's able to get back skating next week.
- Chicago Blackhawks: Blackhawks Dave Bolland is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
- Lisa Dillman: The Kings put Dustin Penner on the IR with a lower-body injury, retroactive to March 31st.
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text: the world cup has been incredible so far this year. the USA has played out of their minds for two out of three games and i've just been having a ball watching it with friends and family. i hope the tourney doesn't end for us tomorrow, but regardless of the outcome, it's been fantastic.


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Do you think it is a good idea to wear a Photographer / Safari vest for concealment? Is it a neon sign that I'm wearing it to conceal a gun?
Back at the end of the summer, I was waiting at the airport gate in Billings, MT to board my plane when I noticed an average looking, middle aged gentleman wearing a khaki photographer's vest over a short sleeved casual shirt and khaki pants. I observed him as he moved around and could tell he was "packing" a full size auto from the occasional print. No one else in the boarding area seemed to notice.
A few minutes later I noticed a 2nd younger gentleman wearing a fleece vest, tee shirt, 5.11 style pants and an instructors nylon web belt. It didn't take long to notice he was also carrying a full size auto at 4 o'clock. To me his dress screamed, "I'm wearing a gun"!!! more so than the other gentleman with the photographers vest.
The dead give-away these 2 guys were either air marshalls or feds was that they got to board the plane several minutes before anyone else. When I got on the plane the younger guy was sitting in 1st class and the other guy was seated near the rear of the plane, both aisle seats, of course.


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Clinical utility of serum HER2/neu in monitoring and prediction of progression-free survival in metastatic breast cancer patients treated with trastuzumab-based therapies
1 The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
2 Bayer HealthCare, LLC, Diagnostics Division, Tarrytown, NY, USA
3 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
4 University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
5 Thiel Statistical Consultants, Oxford, CT, USA
6 Charité Hospital, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Breast Cancer Research 2005, 7:R436-R443 doi:10.1186/bcr1020Published: 8 April 2005
The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the clinical utility of serum HER2/neu in monitoring metastatic breast cancer patients undergoing trastuzumab-based therapy and to compare these results with those obtained using cancer antigen (CA) 15-3. We also sought to determine whether early changes in serum HER2/neu concentrations could be a predictor of progression-free survival.
Sera were obtained retrospectively from 103 women at four medical institutions. Patients eligible for participation were women with metastatic breast cancer who had HER2/neu tissue overexpression and were scheduled to be treated with trastuzumab with or without additional therapies as per the established practices of the treating physicians. A baseline serum sample for each patient was taken before trastuzumab-based therapy was started. Patients were subsequently monitored over 12 to 20 months and serum samples were taken at the time of clinical assessment and tested with Bayer's HER2/neu and CA15-3 assays.
Concordance between clinical status in patients undergoing trastuzumab-based treatment and HER2/neu and CA15-3 used as single tests was 0.793 and 0.627, respectively, and increased to 0.829 when the tests were used in combination. Progression-free survival times did not differ significantly in patients with elevated baseline HER2/neu concentrations (≥ 15 ng/mL) and those with normal concentrations (<15 ng/mL). However, progression-free survival differed significantly (P = 0.043) according to whether the patient's HER2/neu concentration at 2 to 4 weeks after the start of therapy was >77% or ≤ 77% of her baseline concentration. The median progression-free survival times for these two groups were 217 and 587 days, respectively. A similar trend was observed for a subcohort of patients treated specifically with a combination of trastuzumab and taxane.
These findings indicate that serum HER2/neu testing is clinically valuable in monitoring metastatic breast cancer patients undergoing trastuzumab-based treatment and provides additional value over the commonly used CA15-3 test. The percentage of baseline HER2/neu concentrations in the early weeks after the start of therapy may be an early predictor of progression-free-survival.


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We've scored first in all 3 Boston games this year.
And it proves that it seems to be something mental going down as they then have a letdown at some point. I would like to see moose start the one other time we play these guys this season just as a change of pace.


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Moisturize with a proprietary blend of fruit stem cells infused into a Vitamin C, resveratrol-rich grapeseed formula to create a visibly firmed appearance of the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Certified organic, antioxidant-rich ingredients and plant oils hydrate and improve elasticity for lasting, advanced age defy results. Juice Beauty's STEM CELLULAR™ Moisturizer is ideal for all skin types and especially beneficial for skin showing the signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage.
I'm torn with this one. I love Juice Beauty Cellular Moisturizer a lot; the product itself is great and works really well. Its one of my favorites. But I have a big, BIG, problem with the odd container the product comes in. Instead of being able to screw the lid off the top, for some strange reason, someone at Juice Beauty labs thought a solid plastic, pump-action "dispenser" attached to the top was the way to go. Not only is it a waste of plastic but it's completely useless and you can't easily remove it: I'm going to have to take a screwdriver to the top once the product gets so low it won't pump out of that tiny hole in the top of the plastic. I implore the makers of this packaging to stop creating more plastic waste that only annoys those of us who don't want to have a complex (re: pointless) system just to get the product out of the container.
Push mechanism on container stops working all the time due to air bubbles. Hassle to get it working again.
This is an Amazing skin care product, it has the most effektive ingredient that actually works to repair your DNA in your skin cells, so that they can act in a younger fashion. The ingridens is called reservatrol and comes from redwine grapes. Most anti age creams works to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, but if you really want to find the best way to prevent aging is to find ingreediens that actually repair the DNA . Thus the DNA will be able to communicate more efficient with the skin cells to produce collagen and elastin etc. like it did when we were young!
In addition, the fruit stem cells help to exfoliate the skin, which in turn causes the skin to produce more new skin cells, which is also very important.
Lastly for those of you who complain about the container, yes you may not now when it goes empty...but the design is excellent for keeping the cream fresh and it avoids the cream for oxidizing with the air and making it less efficient. So instead I would recommend that you stock up on this product so that you always have a back up, and don't forget to buy the serum! Which has a even more concentrated dose of reservatrol! and don't forget to use the cream on your neck....to avoid it starting to sag....:)
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so im reading this book its called earth abides and im having a problem...
the end of chapter seven (part one) following Emma's reminder to look at literature regarding midwifery. "well you had better get busy at that book work now. I guess it happened."and onward from there. i dont understand the conversation being held between them! alot of whats being said, seems to all be subtext! from what i can gather she is not announcing that she is pregnant but instead that she is of a certain ethnicity(jewish, i think) can some one clarify before i read chapter 8 please thanks
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Dub Monday #4: Dylan Miller smashing the wake and he even managed to slip on a life jacket. If you hate dub step just wait for #5!
8 Responses to "Dub Monday #4: Dylan Miller Smashing The Wake"
Dope Says:
February 20th, 2012 at 10:13 am
loving it.
hmmm. Says:
February 20th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
off 9. . rad
bigback Says:
February 20th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
holy shit that toeside stale 360 was off the chain!!…man he has a big back. don't mess with D
SoTx Says:
February 21st, 2012 at 12:57 pm
you guys cant get enough of the brostep, eh? Been watching these vids on mute for 4 weeks now. Enough!
huh? Says:
February 21st, 2012 at 4:46 pm
big dumb stiff style
StEve Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:06 am
Looks like he takes pride in his bicep curls, and neglects the yoga in his workout routine.
Steven Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 10:47 am
I didn't notice him overly stiff or anything… Refreshing to see someone ride who isn't a string bean in my opinion. Keep it up brother!
GH Says:
February 29th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
trust me, take it from a dude that is super piped, wakeboarding when you are that swoll is way harder…
and I love Dubstep!


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Pensacola car dealer Sandy Sansing announced this afternoon he has acquired a Toyota dealership in Brookhaven, Miss.
The Brookhaven Toyota purchase brings to eight the number of dealerships Sansing owns.
The dealership will be renamed Toyota of Brookhaven and will employ 25 staff members. Brookhaven is located about one hour south of Jackson, Miss.. ...


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So What Are you Reading?: Generations
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March 11 2013, 04:42 PM
Location: wallowing in a pool of emotion
Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations
Currently reading:
Cold Equations Book 1: The Persistence of Memory
by David Mack
Best Destiny
by Diane Carey
A Clash of Kings
by George R. R. Martin
novelization by Jeri Taylor
Over the last week, I finished:
Typhon Pact: Brinksmanship
by Una McCormack
Dark Passions: Book Two
by Susan Wright
Legacy (TOS #56)
by Michael Jan Friedman
The Rift (TOS #57)
by Peter David
Boogeymen (TNG #17)
by Mel Gilden
Q-in-Law (TNG #18)
by Peter David
Voyages of the Imagination
, Peter David states that he wrote his initial story treatment for
The Rift
as one of three novel proposals, with no real expectation that Pocket would pick it to turn into a full novel. He includes quite a few characters from various TOS episodes, to the point where even the characters in the novel remark on how contrived the situation is. I can't help but agree to a certain extent. I liked the overall concept and plot, but I think there were a few too many characters from previous episodes in it.
I thought it was interesting how both
The Rift
involved the Kirk-era crew dealing with situations stemming from previous adventures of the Pike-era crew. Even though the plots of the two books weren't really that similar, I thought it was funny how that happened in two consecutive TOS novels. I wonder if it was any relation to the fact that they were published in 1991 which was the 25th anniversary year of Trek.
I thoroughly enjoyed
. I don't want to say much about the plot to avoid spoiling anyone, but a glance at the cover will tell one that the novel features both Q and Lwaxana Troi in it - I think, with a few tweaks, this novel could have made an excellent comedic TNG two-part episode.
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Sirius to offer backseat satellite TV on Chryslers
updated 12:20 pm EDT, Thu March 29, 2007
Sirius Backseat TV
Sirius on Thursday unveiled full details of Sirius Backseat TV, the company's new satellite TV service for cars. The technology will let subscribers watch TV from three child-oriented channels -- Nickelodeon, The Cartoon Network, and The Disney Channel -- either on the rear TV screens of equipped vehicles as well as on a MyGig-compatible front TV while the vehicle is stopped. Customers will have the choice of listening to satellite radio at the front when TV plays in the back, Sirius says.
The service will debut first as a $470 factory-installed option for 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan (pictured) and Chrysler Town & Country, each of which will get a free one-year subscription to both the radio and TV services when the minivans release in the spring. Other Chryslers will also receive the upgrade, and an aftermarket version is also set to launch in the summer, according to Sirius. Subscriptions outside of the special deal will cost $7 per month in addition to the typical $13 access fee. [via OrbitCast]


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Fidelity® Profiles Investors on the Cusp of Becoming Millionaires
Fidelity Study Finds 70 Percent of "Millionaires of Tomorrow" Lack Investing Knowledge; Advisors Well Poised to Help These Investors Hit the Million Dollar Mark and Meet Long-Term GoalsBOSTON – Fidelity Investments® today released new research from its Insights on Advice series,i exploring investors on the cusp of becoming millionaires – specifically, those averaging $800,000 in total assetsii and an average annual household income of $150,000. The study found that these "Millionaires of Tomorrow"iii are well positioned for growth but are in need of financial advice. According to the study, 77 percent of Millionaires of Tomorrow did not have a written financial plan, and 70 percent reported that they are not very knowledgeable about investing.
The study revealed that Millionaires of Tomorrow look different than established millionaires featured in Fidelity's 2013 Millionaire Outlook study. Unlike today's millionaires, who are more likely to be male and are mostly on the Baby Boomer end of the age spectrum, nearly half of Millionaires of Tomorrow are women (49 percent) and Gen X/Yiv (49 percent). These investors represent significant demographic shifts that may impact the make-up of financial advisors' client base, with female and Gen X/Y investors expected to amass $22 trillionv and $41 trillionvi in assets by 2023 respectively. The study identified three behavioral trends that may be holding Millionaires of Tomorrow back from hitting the million dollar mark:
1. Playing it too safe when it comes to investing – Millionaires of Tomorrow are on top of their financial basics, such as debt and household expenses, but they are not comfortable taking on risk to maximize returns.
2. Not having a plan to meet their long-term financial objectives – Millionaires of Tomorrow are highly focused on the long-term, but they do not have a plan to help get them there.
3. Not using financial advisors – Millionaires of Tomorrow lack the confidence to handle investing on their own, yet many are not engaging financial advisors for help.
"Financial advisors are well positioned to help Millionaires of Tomorrow evolve into millionaires," said Bob Oros, executive vice president, Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services. "The challenge for advisors will be to prove their value – and the value of taking on risk – to a group that is somewhat unsure of professional advice."
Lacking Investor Mentality: Nearly half focus investment strategies on reducing risk, minimizing loss
The study found that Millionaires of Tomorrow are on top of the financial basics and are looking to increase their wealth and improve returns. Seventy-seven percent reported they already have or are currently managing household expenses more closely, and 85 percent felt they are in control of their debt. Increasing wealth was their No. 2 financial goal, and more than one quarter (27 percent) were looking to improve their returns on investments.
However, according to the study, Millionaires of Tomorrow may be missing the investor mentality to successfully increase their wealth. The study found that cash, CDs and money markets make up the second largest asset category in their portfolios, and close to half (45 percent) reported they are focusing their investment strategies on reducing risk, minimizing loss and avoiding market volatility.
--> Consideration for Financial Advisors: As Millionaires of Tomorrow build their wealth, their finances are only going to become more complicated and demanding. Advisors may want to consider helping these investors shift from a saver to an investor mentality, starting with helping them get comfortable with risk to help potentially maximize their returns.
Lacking a Plan: 77 percent do not have a financial plan, and nearly 4 in 10 do not intend to create one
The study found that Millionaires of Tomorrow are focused on retirement and ensuring their wealth lasts. Saving for retirement was their No. 1 financial goal, and not having enough saved for retirement was their top financial concern. In addition, 75 percent of Millionaires of Tomorrow focus more on long-term growth of their assets than gains or losses in any one year.
Despite this focus on the long-term, 77 percent do not have a written financial plan, and 38 percent do not intend to create one. This lack of planning carries over to their plans to get more involved with their investments – of those not currently involved, only 17 percent reported they are planning to get more involved in the future.
"Millionaires of Tomorrow seem to appreciate the importance of saving for retirement now if they are to be well positioned in the future," continued Oros. "But without a plan in place to reach their goals, they may not be taking the necessary steps to save enough for retirement."
--> Consideration for Financial Advisors: Millionaires of Tomorrow's concerns around retirement and their struggles with planning call for help executing for the long term, starting with developing a plan in order to provide peace of mind about saving enough for retirement.
Lacking Confidence: 70 percent lack investing knowledge, yet only 51 percent are turning to financial advisors
According to the study, only 25 percent of Millionaires of Tomorrow said they have the confidence to handle investing on their own, and only 30 percent felt they are very knowledgeable about investing. Despite this lack of confidence, many are not turning to financial advisors for help. Only 51 percent of Millionaires of Tomorrow are using advisors, and 39 percent are choosing to "go it alone" when it comes to investing. Of those not working with an advisor, 46 percent felt advisors aren't interested in investors with smaller assets, and 53 percent were turned off by advisor fees.
--> Consideration for Financial Advisors: Keeping in mind the long-term value these relationships may bring, advisors may want to consider altering their fee structures or their services to cater to this fee-averse group. They should consider laying out the value they provide and showing how working together may help clients reach the million dollar mark.
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Physical activity as a treatment for depression: the TREAD randomised trial protocol
1 School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Oakfield House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BN, UK
2 Primary Care Research Group, Peninsula Medical School, Smeall Building, St Luke's Campus, Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
3 School of Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK
4 School of Sport and Health Sciences, Richards Building, St Luke's Campus, Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
5 School of Clinical Sciences, University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Westbury-upon-Trym, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
6 School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
Trials 2010, 11:105 doi:10.1186/1745-6215-11-105Published: 12 November 2010
Depression is one of the most common reasons for consulting a General Practitioner (GP) within the UK. Whilst antidepressants have been shown to be clinically effective, many patients and healthcare professionals would like to access other forms of treatment as an alternative or adjunct to drug therapy for depression. A recent systematic review presented some evidence that physical activity could offer one such option, although further investigation is needed to test its effectiveness within the context of the National Health Service.
The aim of this paper is to describe the protocol for a randomised, controlled trial (RCT) designed to evaluate an intervention developed to increase physical activity as a treatment for depression within primary care.
The TREAD study is a pragmatic, multi-centre, two-arm RCT which targets patients presenting with a new episode of depression. Patients were approached if they were aged 18-69, had recently consulted their GP for depression and, where appropriate, had been taking antidepressants for less than one month. Only those patients with a confirmed diagnosis of a depressive episode as assessed by the Clinical Interview Schedule-Revised (CIS-R), a Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score of at least 14 and informed written consent were included in the study. Eligible patients were individually randomised to one of two treatment groups; usual GP care or usual GP care plus facilitated physical activity. The primary outcome of the trial is clinical symptoms of depression assessed using the BDI four months after randomisation. A number of secondary outcomes are also measured at the 4-, 8- and 12-month follow-up points including quality of life, attitude to and involvement in physical activity and antidepressant use/adherence. Outcomes will be analysed on an intention-to-treat (ITT) basis and will use linear and logistic regression models to compare treatments.
The results of the trial will provide information about the effectiveness of physical activity as a treatment for depression. Given the current prevalence of depression and its associated economic burden, it is hoped that TREAD will provide a timely contribution to the evidence on treatment options for patients, clinicians and policy-makers.
Trial registration: ISRCTN 16900744


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You don't often see paper sculptures that stop you in your tracks, but when we saw this particular piece by Peter Callesen this morning, we definitely wanted to see more. The Danish-born artist has been recently working with white paper in different objects, paper cuts, installations and performances, like this skeleton piece. It does in fact look like paper performance piece now that we look at it closer.
Callesen writes about his work, "Lately I have worked almost exclusively with white paper in different objects, paper cuts, installations and performances. A large part of my work is made from A4 sheets of paper. It is probably the most common and consumed media used for carrying information today. This is why we rarely notice the actual materiality of the A4 paper. By taking away all the information and starting from scratch using the blank white A4 paper sheet for my creations, I feel I have found a material that we are all able to relate to, and at the same time the A4 paper sheet is neutral and open to fill with different meaning. The thin white paper gives the paper sculptures a frailty that underlines the tragic and romantic theme of my works."
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On April 23rd, while Lindsey Rinehart was on camping trip with her husband and others, her two children were taken from their home by Boise City police officers and forced into foster care. This police action was preceded earlier in the day by a fifth grade boy consuming a "leafy green substance" and becoming ill. The boy happened to be a friend of Rinehart's oldest son, Laustin. After the illness was reported, Laustin was taken to the principal's office and questioned about where he had gotten the substance and if he was responsible for bringing it to school. Laustin was driven to tears and denied knowing anything about the substance. The police were called and were led to believe that the substance was marijuana. It was later in the evening when Rinehart's home was raided and her children taken away. Because her children were separated from her, they were subsequently diagnosed with PTSD.
Marijuana was found by the police who believed it was "accessible" to the children and put them in "imminent danger". This belief is what led to the children being removed from the home. The police found marijuana in Rinehart's bedroom night stand and inside a refrigerator that Rinehart claims was locked. What is believed to have initially led the school to question Laustin and the police to raid Rinehart's home was her prominence as a medical marijuana advocate.
The path that led Rinehart to activism began in 2007. That year, Rinehart was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that attacks the spinal and nervous system and causes spasms of intense pain. For Rinehart, her episodes came in the form of a burning sensation felt all over her body. She told Ladybud.com that, "It feels like (I'm) being dragged across hot pavement in 90-degree heat by a semi truck (sic)." The pain was so debilitating that she would not move for fear of aggravating the symptoms. She refused to touch or be touched by anyone because that would cause the pain to be unbearable. Her husband and two children could not show their affection for her by embracing, hugging, or even holding her hand. Because of her intense pain, she was denied the comfort of her family.
Before Rinehart began using marijuana she was treated with pharmaceutical medication. Her monthly bill for the medicine reached between the amounts of $5,000 – $6,000. Besides the overwhelming financial burden, another disadvantage to taking prescribed pharmaceuticals was the amount she had to take. At one point, she was taking thirteen pills to manage the various symptoms of MS. After doing research on the internet, Rinehart decided to try marijuana to help her cope with the painful symptoms caused by MS. After using marijuana, she did not experience as many spasms and only needed to take four pills instead of thirteen. Also from her inquiries, she found that marijuana may slow the progression of the disease.
Shortly after she started using it, Rinehart quickly became a prominent activist for the legalization of medical marijuana. She held drives for signatures that would put legal medical marijuana on the ballot in Idaho. She also became the director of Compassionate Idaho (a medical marijuana lobbyist group) and a member of Moms for Marijuana.
Rinehart and her children are some of the most recent victims of the Federal War on Drugs. It is a war that has taken away the right of states to decide what their drug policy should be. It is also a war that has proven to be unnecessary, ineffectual, and very harmful to vulnerable segments of the public. The Federal War on Drugs stifles free speech, hampers research into alternative medical practices, punishes those who are harming no one, and gives those in the federal government greater scope for coercion and control. If marijuana had the same legal standing as prescription drugs, then Rinehart would not have had to endure the hardships imposed on her. She could have spoken freely about the benefits of marijuana without having the school authorities and police taking her children from her.
If medical marijuana was legal, Rinehart and many others could freely choose how to treat their ailments instead of being forcibly medicated by the government sanctioned pharmaceutical monopoly. It is unfortunate that the people in Idaho don't live in a state where medical marijuana is legal. Instead they live in state where a mother can be tormented for using a substance that eases her pain enough to allow her to embrace her children.
After three weeks of traversing the obstacles of the legal system, Rinehart was able to reunite with her children. However, it is unclear whether or not she will be criminally charged. Rinehart has since moved to Oregon where she is free to use medical marijuana. She is still dedicated to making medical marijuana legal in Idaho where she has, until recently, lived her whole life.


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Almost 900 people packed downtown Dell Rapids Saturday, June 28 for the Quarry Days street dance. Event organizers says its been nearly two decades since a Quarry Days street dance was held on Fourth Street. / Courtesy photo
The 27th annual Quarry Days saw the return of a downtown street dance, and thanks to a well-behaved crowd, event organizers dont see a reason not to do it again next year.
With nearly 900 people paying admission to the Quarry Days Street Dance Saturday, June 28, the event security had a big crowd to tend to as local rock band Judd Hoos blasted ballads down Fourth Street. To the satisfaction of organizers and law enforcement, the fights and crime that nixed the traditionally located event in the late 1990s never surfaced as Saturday bled into Sunday morning, said Captain James Hoekman with the Minnehaha County Sheriffs Department.
In years past weve had disorderly problems. This year we didnt have any issues, he said. With the amount of people that were there, it couldnt have gone better than it did.
Five sheriffs deputies and 10 volunteers were on site for crowd control.
Between 9 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday, the sheriffs office fielded six calls within a two-block radius of the street dance, held on Fourth Street between Clark and Ladelle avenues. No arrests were made, Hoekman said.
Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce coordinator and volunteer Dan Ahlers said the street dances strong attendance and the positive feedback from law enforcement, local businesses and officials at City Hall about Quarry Days weekend have the chamber board excited about next years possibilities.
This was a good old fashioned street dance with a really good band. Everybody was really happy, Ahlers said. The more people there are the more people seem to enjoy themselves.
Ahlers praised the Shriners for the contribution to the Quarry Days parade, and the chamber volunteers who worked events throughout the weekend.
People are still talking about the parade, he said. Having the Shriners up here really adds to that event.
But the Chamber isnt resting on its laurels, Ahlers said. Board members are already working with local businesses to plan 2015s Quarry Days weekend.
Our main purpose is to help our local businesses so when were working on Quarry Days, its to bring some benefit to the businesses, Ahlers said. So as we go forward, we are collecting data to see what we can add next year and what we can do.


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A man who was accused of being involved in a sexual assault at a Troy church's preschool has been found guilty.
James O'Connell, 58, was found guilty Tuesday on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with an incident involving a young girl. The alleged assault happened at the preschool at St. Augustine Lutheran church.
O'Connell's sentencing date has been set for May 7, 2014 at 1:15 p.m. in front of Judge Wendy Potts.
O'Connell had attended the church for 22 years before leaving when an investigation was launched in May.
O'Connell is retired from the construction business and has two children of his own.
O'Connell faces up to life in prison. The church preschool program still has a license to operate under the state of Michigan.


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President Jacob Zuma urged religious leaders on Saturday to continue promoting social cohesion in the community.
"We urge the religious sector, in the memory of Sister Bernard (Ncube), to continue promoting social cohesion and stability in families and communities.
"We were truly pleased with the swift response of religious leaders to the tragedy of 44 people who were killed in Marikana
last month," Zuma told mourners at Ncube's funeral in Soweto.
He commended religious leaders for their involvement in the Marikana tragedy and the work done by the SA Council of Churches' through its Bench Marks Foundation in producing a report on the state of the mining sector in the Rustenburg area.
"We cannot achieve transformation or sustainable development working alone. We are therefore encouraged by the support of the faith-based sector as we continue to build a truly non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous society," he said.
Ncube's funeral was held at the Regina Mundi catholic church in Soweto. She died last Friday at the age of 80, having played an integral role by organising women in the 1970s and '80s, in what was then called Transvaal.
She also assisted in establishing the Federation of Transvaal Women and later became that organisation's president.
She was the former mayor of the Westrand Municipality and member of Parliament from 1994.
"Her passing has also brought into sharp focus, the immense contribution and role of the church in the struggle for liberation and human rights in our country," Zuma said.
He said South Africa produced exceptional men and women of the cloth who fulfilled Biblical scriptures through bravely using the church as a site of struggle to free the people they ministered to.
These included among others Beyers Naude the founder of the Christian Institute, Archbishop Dennis Hurley, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dr Alan Boesak, Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa, Father Albert Nolan and Reverend Frank Chikane.
He said these leaders realised the need for a new theology which took account the deplorable living conditions of the majority and the need for their total liberation from colonial oppression and apartheid.
"Sister Bernard felt more pressure as she was a woman and a nun, which brought about its own additional stereotypes and expectations of behaviour.
Despite constant threats and numerous attempts on her life, Ncube poured her heart and energy into her Christian and political work, Zuma said.
"We will always remember Sister Bernard as a selfless citizen who did not seek accolades, regardless of her personal achievements and the positive impact she made in the lives of others." - Sapa
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of two men who beat a San Francisco Giants fan outside Dodger Stadium, causing permanent brain damage, has pleaded not guilty to a federal weapons crime.
Marvin Norwood entered the plea Thursday in Los Angeles to being a felon in possession of firearms. He could face 10 years in prison if convicted.
Louie Sanchez is charged with the same crime but hasn't entered a plea.
Norwood and Sanchez pleaded guilty to state charges last month for attacking Bryan Stow in the stadium parking lot in 2011.
The attack shocked sports fans and left Stow permanently disabled.
Authorities say they found two semi-automatic rifles, other weapons and nearly 70 rounds of ammunition when they searched Norwood's Rialto home in connection with the assault.
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Among the Haro range you will find many examples of fine BMX bikes, each designed and made to the high standards we have come to expect from this experienced and highly regarded company. The current range includes everything from bikes for beginners to full professional standard BMX machines, and the Haro 200.1 sits neatly in the middle, a beautifully crafted yet affordable model aimed at those on a budget.
That the Haro 200.1 lies at the lower end of the price range does not mean it is in any way compromised; this is a superbly made machine using, as with all Haro products, the best available materials and components. The 200 series frame has recently undergone a redesign to make even more durable and effective, and the use of alloy 990 brakes shows that there is no getting away from the commitment to quality.
The Haro 200.1 uses the classic 25/9 gearing for the very best performance, and the padded seat is there to give the rider added comfort in those challenging off-road situations. Much thought has gone into designing this classic model with the budget in mind, and it shows in the detail touches such as the use of Haro Le Mesa tyres front and back, with the rear 2.4" for added grip and performance.
With an overall weight of a little over 25lbs this is a well made machine at an excellent price, and for those who enjoy riding on off-road courses and performing on tracks it is a great choice that will not break the bank. The Haro 200.1 offers everything you would expect from a company with 30 years of experience in the design and manufacture of BMX bikes and components, and the durability and performance offered by this excellent model is what makes it one of the most popular of the Haro range.


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For a while, I signed up for most of them—or at least the ones of interest to me. But soon my inbox became overloaded. There were deals for facials at a women's hair salon (Groupon), women's lingerie (Rue La La) and hotel rooms in Chicago (JetSetter).
It quickly became too much of too little that I'm interested in—no matter how great the deal is. That's because they're not at all personalized to me. I go to a barber (okay, maybe there's no barber pole outside but it's not a spot where customers receive facials), I'm not in the market for lingerie and I already own a condo in Chicago so I don't need a hotel room.
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Jabari Benton, a 15-year-old black youth, was fatally shot while walking near 11th Street and Ohio Avenue in Long Beach about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, authorities said.
Long Beach police said an unknown assailant approached Benton on foot and shot him. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. Coroner's officials said Benton had been shot in the abdomen and back.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Long Beach homicide Dets. David Rios or William Matsubara at (562) 570-7244.
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You can also decorate your living couch or any wall in the house with throw blankets depicting a snowboarder hanging onto his board with one hand as he leaps down a rocky mountain, the underside of a snowboarder soaring through the air, or a snowboard stuck in the snow as the night nears, representing the exhaustion and relaxation you feel after a long day of snowboarding down powder covered hills. Snowboarding is fast and a little bit dangerous, so capture this edginess with blankets featuring the black silhouette images of four snowboarders strewn against a background of splashes and swirls of lavender, blue, green, yellow and orange, an illustration of a snowboarder leaping above a gritty green and black urban landscape, or a snowboarder in a brown hoodie and green pants cruising through an abstract design of blue and grey curves, lines, puddles and circles, beneath a pinstriped orange sky. Keep yourself sane with our snowboard blankets until winter comes or you have the chance to take a vacation to go race down mountains on your board.