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Archive: February, 2013
Nursery Decor for Little Boys
1. blue striped cloud shaped pillow
2. yellow star garland
3. blue knit crown
4. ABC house
5. 24 carat gold leaf sign letter Q
6. grey/white star storage boxes
7. BOBO CHOSES knit stripes blanket
8. retro high top children's sneaker, ZARA
9. bloom alma papa crib
Before I had a boy I never really thought it would be as much fun decorating a boy's nursery. I'm not the pink -obsessed-girly-girl mama, however my eye does gravitate more towards girly things.
After having my darling little boy, my eyes suddenly opened up to the wonderful design/accessory/clothing world of the BOY! I've picked some of my current favorites and put them into a mood board this morning. One of my favorite color combos: BLUE, NAVY, BLACK, GOLD, & WHITE.
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Secure Beginnings Heaven Sent Sleep Surface
I had so much fun researching baby products while I was pregnant, and am having even more fun these days trying them all out with Daniela. I picked a crib mattress (actually not a mattress, but a 'sleep surface') that I was really excited about, but it wasn't until this past week, when she got evicted from her Rock 'N Play sleeper and her swing, that it got much use.
So now I can finally fully review the Secure Beginnings sleep surface, and I absolutely love it! First of all, I love any product that replaces several, and this replaces a mattress, mattress pad, sheet set, and bumper. It's also the safest sleep surface option out there, backed by tons of research. It is completely breathable, made of a trampoline like mesh that suspends baby over a bed of air. This reduces the potential for babies to breathe in carbon dioxide, and regulates body temperature because air is constantly circulating around them (both are risk factors for SIDS and each of the companies founders were personally affected by SIDS). Even if they wind up on their stomach, babies can breathe freely through the surface – I tested it myself and could still breathe no matter how firmly I pushed my face against the surface. (The bolster in these pics doesn't stay in there with her, of course – it was just there for the photo ; )
The sleep surface also addresses a lot of other shortcomings of other crib mattresses. It's extremely hygenic as the whole thing is easily machine washable, and if a diaper leaks or the baby spits up, the liquid doesn't soak into the surface but is simply collected in the base below, which is easy to wipe up.
The fabric is not made with toxic chemicals either. There is tons of info about the non-toxic materials and all of the eco friendly practices the company has employed here and here.
Another plus is that because the fabric gives under their bodies and conforms to them, babies are at far less risk of developing flat spots on their heads.
The surfaces come in fabulous colors, and you pair them with a hardwood maple base. They make some very cool, modern looking combinations. We have the sleep surface in Fuschia, and the circle base in white.
Last but not least, they are made in America, which is a nice bonus as far as I'm concerned.
Trending Now // Bright Colors + Denim
California is beautiful right now. Sorry to rub that in, but it totally is. With sunny days in the high sixties there is little to complain about. You could of course find something… hay fever, allergies, a winter cold that you just can't seem to kick…
But with this awesome weather comes Spring biting at our heels. Here are some of my fave finds from this years Spring trends.
1 / A bright denim jacket from Old Navy will certainly get you in the spring mood. // $25
2 / These adorable Mustache blankets from Little Hip Squeaks for the occasional chilly day. // $58
3 / This giant lemon graphic onsie from Bobo Chooses makes me want lemon aid, real bad. // $43
4 / Denim, denim and more denim is on sale at H&M. // $10 and up
5 / Zara's studded flats for your mini me are seriously killer. // $39
6 / Every girl needs a floral sun dress for the season and Old Navy has it going on. // $19.94
7 / Lemon colored saltwater sandals from Tea Collection are simply adorable. // $34
// kelly
Shopping Online & Gilt
What is your "go to" place to shop online for your children? I am currently obsessed with Gilt Baby & Kids. I'm lucky to get shopping credits from referrals through my blog and facebook.
I currently have my eye on these things for Harper… which is your favorite?
Sprinkles Gender Reveal Cupcakes
SPRINKLES CUPCAKES recently introduced GENDER REVEAL CUPCAKES. Wouldn't it be fun for everyone to bite into one of these at the same time at your gender reveal party? I can just imagine how giddy everyone would be!
The cupcakes are available in chocolate and vanilla flavors & include a hidden surprise filling… pink or blue! Find a location near you here.
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The Australian Ballet's 50th Anniversary is being celebrated with this wonderful collection by Collette Dinnigan. photographed by Jez Smith
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My name is Emily and I am currently 33 weeks pregnant! My husband Adam and I are expecting our first baby and he is a boy. We are naming him Chico after my husband's favorite little stuffed dog toy from his childhood. Might sound crazy, but when he suggested it, it just made sense!
I started a Tumblr out of sheer frustration one night. I tried Googling, "Maternity Style Blogs," "Maternity Fashion," and everything close & in-between and couldn't find ANYTHING that was even close to what I consider to be fashionable or cool. I don't think I'm that unique or different – just your typical LA native (tattoos, leggings, rocker tees, skinny jeans, cardigans, oversized tanks, ombre hair & lots of accessories).
Keeping a blog focused on pregnancy style has really helped me not fall into the laziness of maternity fashion (don't get it twisted I love my sweats and yoga pants as much as the next preggo).
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On keeping her university life out of the spotlight:
"I just feel like if I start opening the door to talking about my university experience, then people just kind of … own everything."
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"There was a lot of stuff a couple of years ago saying that I was bullied at Brown and awful things like that, none of which were true. But it's my personal experience and it's my personal life … and I would just go crazy if I didn't have a reality, if I didn't have a life outside of the roles I play. The entertainment industry is pretty nuts, and having had that experience outside of it and going to university has really made a big difference. It's important to me to feel like I have my own life."
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Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed looks on as he walks onto the field for an NFL Super Bowl XLVII football practice on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in New Orleans. The Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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NEW ORLEANS -- Wide receiver Jacoby Jones showed a fortunate group of his Baltimore Ravens teammates a New Orleans restaurant this week that not just anybody can get into.
It's called "Momma's House," and it's not exactly very touristy. This worked out well as the select Ravens were able to avoid Super Bowl XLVII traffic in the downtown area that grew more congested by the day and night. Super Bowl XLVII kickoff is 5:30 p.m. today in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome between Baltimore and San Francisco.
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By Evan Brunell
Jonny Gomes started 2010 as a starter, the first time he had done so all year.
While Gomes (pictured) had grabbed 540 plate appearances last season, he hadn't begun the year as starter and needed some time to get near-full playing time. The left fielder has always raked lefties but manager Dusty Baker has felt confident in his abilities to hit righties, even though his numbers last season weren't all that great.
They've worsened this year despite his continued raking of lefties, giving him an overall line of .186/.329/.389 in 140 PA.
"I thought Jonny might be ready to play against everybody," Baker told MLB.com. "Maybe that's not the case yet. I just have to pick and choose who I try to play guys against."
Now, Baker says left field will start being a platoon between Gomes, Fred Lewis and Chris Heisey.
"That's part of my job is to match guys up in a situation where they're most likely to succeed, to match guys' strokes against guys I think they'll probably hit good," added Baker. "Some guys are fastball hitters. Some guys are low-ball hitters, high-ball hitters."
Joining Gomes in left is Lewis, who came over from the Blue Jays as a free agent but missed time due to injury and 15 games worth of rehab in the minors. He's played rather sparingly since joining Cincinnati in a bench role, but that will start changing. His calling card is his speed, as he swiped 17 bases last season for Toronto in 110 games. It's likely with a full season of playing time he could reach 30 and was held back last year by manager Cito Gaston, who elected not to pursue an aggressive running game.
"Right now, Freddie is in a situation where we're trying to figure out when to use Freddie, against whom and give him the best chance and us the best chance," Baker said. "Same with Heisey."
For his part, Heisey has been impressive in limited duty. The 26-year-old knocked eight home runs in 226 PA last season, hitting .254/.324/.433. He's been even better this year with a .263/.338/.509 line through 65 PA and four home runs. Baker doesn't feel as if Heisey is quite ready for prime time just yet, but it would come as no surprise if he eventually emerged as the starter, both in 2011 and long-term. For now, though, he's stuck in a three-way platoon.
"There was a point when everybody wanted Jonny Gomes to play every day. There was a point when everybody wanted Laynce Nix (now with the Nationals, who is wresting the left field job away from Mike Morse) to play every day. There was a point when everybody wanted Heisey to play every day," Baker explained. "Those guys are more matchup guys, in my mind, at this point in their careers rather than every day guys."
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Reds to go with three-way platoon in left
Posted on: May 16, 2011 2:39 pm
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Tags: Chris Heisey, Fred Lewis, Jonny Gomes, MLB Rumors, NL Central, Reds


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The Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act of 2012, if enacted, would generate some 1.7 million new jobs in and around the renewable energy sector across the United States. The bill was introduced by California Democrat Bob Filner and 10 other co-sponsors. It is the brainchild of Green America, which has more than 40 other advocacy groups and green investment institutions allied with it in supporting the legislation.
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What are "Clean Energy Victory Bonds"?
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Green America, a nonprofit membership organization that promotes ethical consumerism, created the "Clean Energy Victory Bonds" concept as a way to give Americans the opportunity to invest in clean energy and related fields in a fashion similar to how the federal government raised billions of dollars for the war effort during World War II.
At that time, four out of five American households purchased the original Victory Bonds, raising $185 billion (more than $2 trillion in today's dollars) to support the war effort.
Green America first offered the new spin on the Victory Bond idea in 2009 as something people on both sides of the political spectrum could get behind. The group has lobbied federal officials and legislators to consider the benefits ever since. New legislation, the Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act of 2012, introduced into the House of Representatives in August by California Democrat Bob Filner and 10 co-sponsors, gets Green America a step closer to turning the vision into a reality. More than 40 other nonprofit and advocacy groups and green investment institutions have allied with Green America in supporting the legislation as well.
If the bill becomes law, the new Victory Bond program would generate some 1.7 million new jobs in and around the renewable energy sector across the United States, and would extend the imperiled Production Tax Credit and other federal renewable energy incentives for as long as a decade. The plan allows everyday Americans to encourage cleaner, greener energy with a minimum investment and a guaranteed return.
Purchasers will be able to get in on the action for as little as $25, and will get the purchase price back plus interest in 10 years. Furthermore, projects supported through Clean Energy Victory Bonds will create jobs and business revenues.
The bill was referred to committee and could come up for a floor vote before the year's end. Green America encourages Americans to call their representatives and ask them to support H.R. 6275. They can also pledge to buy the bonds (via cleanenergyvictorybonds.org) after the legislation passes.
Another way to help is by spreading awareness about the bill and the good that can come from its passage.
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Posted on: June 13, 2008 5:25 pm
Thank you Boston Fans
As a die-hard Philly fan (I know, poor me).....We love you, and we hate you. We hate you because of 2004--well 2/6/05 to be exact. We HATE you because WE WANT A WORLD SERIES TOO! Yes, we are jealous.....We LOVE you and will never forget 5/23/82---Game 7 and the "BEAT L.A." Chant. At that point, the Sixers went on to win game 7, and subsequently "Beat L.A.". I was 12 at the time, and I still get chills thinking about it. Thank you, and I hope you beat Kobe (ex-Philly boy) and the Lakers!
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Posted on: June 13, 2008 5:17 pm
We will BOO Santa, and Ryan Howard
It is getting warmer, and Ryan Howard is not warming up. In the beginning of the season, he had some dropped throws at first, and appeared listless. His batting ave. hovered at .189. I figured "Its Early". It is June, with minimal improvement. Is it another case of he got the money, and does not care? Should they bench him so he can get his head together? Or is it another case of a Phillie fan just being paranoid?
Remember---"For Who, for What"?
We will NEVER boo Rocky!
Posted on: June 12, 2008 9:24 am
Flash Sux !
Seriously, why his he still on the team? He is washed up-----always easy to be critical, but they should have brought in Lidge Weds. night---he was warmed up and ready to go. Remember the old days? Two types of pitchers---Steve Carlton, and Tug. They were your starter and closer. None of this "middle relief" crap. Bring a pitcher in for one batter bull-s.. If you CANNOT pitch to any batter in the league, you should not be in the league.
Posted on: June 10, 2008 10:18 am
show Em' the money...and WHAT?
Professional sports today is NOT really played for the love of the game, is it? I think it is the love of the green. Dare I say, Ryan Howard, who I love, got the cash, and is currently hitting .209, but they say he gets better as it gets hotter. We will see. Pat Burrell, off to his best start in years, must be a contract year. Cole Hamels will again need to produce this season, because he is looking at a hefty salary boost. Seriously, in the long run, the cash is evil, but necessary I suppose. Players played because of the love of the game. Not anymore. Loyality is a lost art.
Posted on: June 9, 2008 8:46 am
Edited on: June 9, 2008 8:43 pm
2008 PHILLIES-Hope for the true fans!
So nice to watch a Philadelphia team win, or to know that if they are behind, they have a good chance of coming back. Philadelphia has not had any Championships in a major sport since 1983 (Sixers). Typically, being a true fan, I know that once they "get there", or get close, they usually do something to blow it. I hope, like every year, this will be the year we see another World Series Title. However, I have been hoping for some kind of Championship from any Phillie team since 1983.
Non-Phillie fans believe that die-hard Phillie fans are mean and obnoxious...we are. We are bitter people. We want to win something. We have watched surrounding cities come home with numerous championships, and WE WANT ONE TOO! The reason we embrace the fictional Rocky is because he was a winner!
Hopefully, this will be OUR YEAR!
Posted on: May 25, 2008 10:13 am
Edited on: May 25, 2008 10:28 am
Best players NOT in the Hall of Fame
I had posted a blog about Pete Rose being one of the best players NOT in the HOF. I was trying to think of some others, and 2 other players who deserve to be there, and aren't are: Jim Rice and Andre Dawson. Hopefully, these players will eventually be voted in. Can you think of anyone else who deserves to be there?
Posted on: May 25, 2008 9:52 am
One of the greatest players NOT in the Hall of Fame! It is a crime.
He liked to gamble, but you can never question that he always wanted to win and gave 110% when he played. Write him in, vote him in to this years All Star Game!!!!!
Lets never forget Charlie Hustle!!!!!!!!


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I ended up with a LowePro Commercial AW for my RZ. Works for me.
i use a lowpro 350 will fit allyour kit and comfortabul
Too lazy right now to read all the replies, but in case anyone is interested, I use the Lowepro Mini Trekker AW.
A backpack that fits my RB67 Pro-S, 3 lenses (one attached), and plenty of accessories. The only things I have that I don't carry with me are the dual-release cable (I don't really like it as much as I thought I would. I just use a single cable), and the split-image focus screen that I've only used a couple times.
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I have read with interest the story about the planning commission rejecting one of our citizen's application to install solar panels on his rooftop. It led me to think back to the folks that first settled in Shepherdstown.
I don't think that they had a second thought about building with brick instead of logs. I'm sure that when metal roofing was available and made economic sense it was installed quickly. It seems to me that they would be scratching their heads wondering what is happening here. These forward thinking pioneers left Europe for the frontier. They looked to the future as full of possibilities and a way to improve their quality of life.
Do these elected leaders really want to look backward and keep our citizens stuck in the past?
Com'n man Thomas Sheperd would be one of the first in line to install solar panels when he could afford them. He would stand proudly surveying the roof of his home pleased that he was one of the leaders in the town who took advantage of the next innovation to make himself independent. As leaders of this community, you should be looking for ways to make this happen and inspiring others in the town to look for similar solutions. We should be looking to show the way to other "historic" communities on converting to these new technologies in a way that honors the foresight of those who came here for the freedom to live an independent life.
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ALPINE >> Heading into camp coach Sean Kugler expressed hope that all of the true freshmen could redshirt, but for the right reason Luke Elsner may be making the staff rethink that.
Rotating in with the second defensive line, Elsner had three tackles and batted down a pass, drawing praise from Kugler.
"We're getting a great pass rush," Kugler said. "Nick Usher, Roy Robertson-Harris, Luke Elsner. (Elsner's) been outstanding all camp. Maurice Chavis, Gino Bresolin, the entire defensive line did outstanding."
Elsner said he expected to have success at UTEP.
"Coming from a small town, Seymour (Wisc., population 3,451), I came down and my goal was to start, not redshirt," he said. "I'm finally starting to get in there. I've got to keep working my butt off, and I plan to get in there eventually."
As for his batted down pass, "That's a great feeling. In high school it was easier, this is a whole different level."
That took him some time to adjust to.
"The first day we were running plays and I was like, 'Oh man,' " Elsner said. "The next day it started to slow down, all starting to come together."
Back at it
The offense returned to Jackson Field for a 3:30 p.m. workout, one they wouldn't have had to endure if they had been better Saturday morning.
"You do the right things you're rewarded, you make mistakes you will be held accountable," said Kugler, who was celebrating his 48th birthday. "That's how we run this program."
One for the O
There were several interesting battles in the one-on-one passing drill, won by the offense.
The linebacker Alvin and the tailback Aaron were paired up in a showdown of Jones twins, with quarterback Ryan Metz making it an all-El Paso group (District 1-4A Class of 2012, in fact). Alvin didn't bite on Aaron's first move, but Aaron ran past him anyway and Metz, in his only significant action of the day, laid a perfect bomb that hit Aaron right in stride for a touchdown.
Then defensive back Damian Payne was paired up against tight end Nick Jones, shortly after they had a scrum. Payne broke up the pass but was flagged for pass interference.
Not much was determined in the battle for back-up quarterback, though about the only two pretty moments of the day were provided on back-to-back passes by Garrett Simpson. In red-zone situations where the offense was given the ball first-and-10 on the defense's 20, Simpson hit Ian Hamilton in stride for a touchdown, then found Eric Tomlinson across the middle for a 17-yard gain. The defense stiffened after that and the offense didn't score after having first-and-goal from the 3.
Simpson was 4-of-7 passing for 40 yards while Mack Leftwich was 1-of-5 for minus-1 yard. Leftwich did make some nice passes in goal line work, which wasn't part of the stats, and had a 39-yard run on a bootleg on a short-yardage (fourth-and-1) drill.


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Connor Barwin and his Houston teammates harassed Andrew Luck a lot last weekend. Luck was sacked five times.
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Over the past two games, the Indianapolis Colts offense has been in descent.
It managed just 272 total yards in last Sunday's loss at Houston after being held to a season-low 269 yards the previous week against Tennessee.
The pressure on rookie quarterback Andrew Luck, meanwhile, has been spiking. He has been sacked nine times, hit another 19 times and vacated the pocket on a scramble or to buy time to throw on a few occasions. ...


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I realized I forgot to share one last resolution on Thursday: I'd love to get in some regular "day in the life" blogging again. Little bit of structure, run-of-the-mill, top-of-my-head ramblings. Maybe even kick around a few vlogs from time to time — we'll see where 2015 takes us…
Like 99% of us, the end of the holidays means the beginning of a return-to-normal dietary regimen, which I happily have already been embracing with green smoothies since Christmas. But knowing a dinner at one Cleveland's most celebrated restaurants was on the calendar for the first weekend of the new year, I left room for one more splurge at Pier W this past Saturday night.
A sampling of the food served ordered that night — I'm on a salmon kick at the moment, forgive me.
I do love dining with a group of close friends you know so well — the conversation is lively (℅ a few random Cards Against Humanity cards) and they are down for sharing the infamous Pier W seafood tower. Check one off the bucket list! Our server Erin was phenomenal, the food was spot-on across the board and the complimentary champagne (& flutes to take home) in celebration of the restaurant's 50th anniversary was the perfect surprise! Now when can we go back for happy hour…
Speaking of those smoothies, an orange a day keeps the doctor away:
I've been keeping my annual & dreaded beginning-of-the-year cold at bay with a combo of vanilla almond milk, protein powder, greens (either kale or spinach), frozen berries and one orange. The burst of vitamin C is working!
As for the current yoga playlist selections to adore: I just stumbled upon James Vincent McMorrow and I must say I'm in love with the soul coming out from his music — or just the fact that there's a flamingo on one of his album covers.
You also have got to check out his Higher Love cover. It's my new favorite tune to start out class as we get grounded and moving.
As for something more lively, I'm still grooving to this mashup:
Two of my favorite songs from last year, all in one fab track. The Evolution Yoga yogis had a blast flowing to this during my Christmas morning Holiday Sweet Heat Flow. It's hard to believe it's been almost two weeks since then! Our Christmas tree came down town — I must admit I miss the twinkle lights in our family room.
But don't get me wrong: I'm very content it's January. Based on the conversations I've had with my yoga students, friends and family, it seems like most of us are ready for some routine and normalcy again — all while figuring out what changes await us in the new year. I'm processing the process myself, but I've always enjoyed the challenge of finding that sweet spot in a new situation. Here's hoping the balance comes to us all sooner rather than later!
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First Peek At James Franco And Mila Kunis' New Movie
Tackling themes of love, loss, and memory, the movie is based on Williams' collection of poetry of the same name. It first premiered at the Rome Film Festival last year, but we're just now getting a peek at the official trailer. Though it's still without a release date, we cannot wait to see this one in theaters. Check out the trailer below and let us know if you agree.


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Favours are a small token that you can give guests who come to honour the bride and groom. It could be bridal shower favors for those who want to hang out with the bride or groom before their big wedding day and it could be wedding favours. It is up to the couple whether they would like to give simple gifts or extravagant ones. However, whatever they choose, the message still gets across that they appreciate the presence of their invited guests who came to celebrate. This article will cover some bridal shower favours as well as wedding favours. Take the time to consider using them as fun, unique ideas. Perhaps you can even take two ideas to make a new favour idea.
Bridal Shower Favor Ideas
With so much preparation for the wedding, these favours could sometimes be thought of last minute or not given much thought. However, if you do plan to have a bridal shower, it is worth the time to give this as much thought because of all the guests who have come to honour and support you.
When thinking about favours, some of the things you have to consider are whether you would like your shower to be theme based. For example, you could host a party encouraging all guests to wear powder blue. Perhaps you would like the shower to be a fun activity like you and your girlfriends enjoying a day having a home service spa. These kinds of things will help you think of favours that go along the lines of your shower. One of the easiest and practical things to do is not spend too much on your bridal shower favors so that you can put the additional budget on your ceremony, reception, or honeymoon.
Cheap Bridal Flower Favors
Here are some budget friendly ideas for bridal shower favors:
1. Planted herbs. If you have a garden, you can start planting a few herbs or perhaps you already have some. All you need to do then is to place them in tiny pots to give away to your guests.
2. Accessories. There are so many accessories to choose from. You can choose from scarves to bracelets to necklaces. You can also consider giving away headpieces or hair clips. You can encourage your girlfriends to wear the accessories to your wedding. Guests and family will be able to identify your favourite girlfriends.
3. Nail polish. This is a favour that any girl would love and be able to use even after your wedding. For fun you can print your name and date on a sticker paper to put on the nail polish. You can also add an exciting name of the colour of the nail polish such as Blossoming Pink.
4. Goody treats. Before the big day you are still entitled to enjoy a few bites of some of your favourite cookies or chocolates. Why not share your favourites with the people closest to you. Have a break and indulge yourself noting that the moment will be the last day of singlehood for you.
DIY Bridal Shower Favors
Do-it-yourself bridal shower favours are also common and trendy. Because it is more personalized, it seems to give a greater effect in terms of showing your invited guests how much you truly appreciate them. Mind you, you do not need to take a lot of time working on details just because you're personalizing a gift. Take for example the following favours which do not require a lot of hassle.
1. Cookie CD. Yes, bake your favourite chocolate chip cookie and insert it in a compact disc envelope. To make it look a little bit more presentable, you can wrap a ribbon around it with a tag that gives the details of your bridal shower.
2. Recipe bookmark. Make a bookmark with some of your favourite recipes which you are excited to whip up for your husband. Girlfriends and wives may be excited to try the recipes in their own homes.
3. Photographs. Make your own photo booth and take pictures using a Polaroid camera. These will definitely capture moments of the party and be keepsakes that will last forever. You can pass out key chains which they can insert the pictures in to take around with them wherever they go.
Best Wedding Favors
While some brides plan wedding favours on their own, keep in mind that the favours should be something that represents the couple. Asking and getting the help of the groom to the plan the bridal shower favors or wedding favours itself is a wonderful opportunity. Here are some wedding favours which the groom will be happy to pass out:
1. Potted plants. These can serve as centre pieces. Put some in tiny pots and have them on the table for your guests to take home after the wedding. Plant some of your favourites.
2. Homemade jam. Use your own recipe or that of his mothers or grandma. The jam you grew up with and it is special to share it with your beloved guests.
3. Journals. Get some eco-friendly paper and have them bound together. Guests will be delighted to take mini journals with them which are practical for them to use and carry around.
4. Quote cards. Write some of your favourite lines of poetry on small pieces of favour that you can put into a small box. Couples or singles will be able to place it on their tables to read to each other or when they want some inspiration on love.
Koozie Wedding Favors
Kooris are a good trendy idea for bridal shower favors or for the wedding. Kooris are like sleeves that you can put drinks in. It helps keep the drink cool and prevents condensation from ruining the table top or getting on your hands. These can now be personalized which make them unique and cool wedding favours. You can have your initial and that of your groom printed on it with the date of your wedding. When you get them made, you can also choose the kind of colour, size, and shape. There are a lot of koozies that can fit soda or beer cans, liquor, and even wine.
You can use some of the ideas posted above, research more ideas, or perhaps create your very own unique favour from the ideas floating in your brain. They do not need to cost a lot of money. There are stores that cater to these specific favours and you can also check what they already have in stock or what you can have customized. Again the most important thing for bridal shower favors and that for the wedding is that you are able to express your gratitude to your guests for showing up on one of the important dates of your life.


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Bacon makes everything better, even the Super Bowl.
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Sometimes I get the feeling that Pinterest is to recipes what late-night infomercials are to weight loss programs, they look like can't miss solutions but probably only work for 1 percent of the population. I decided to try a cream cheese coffee cake recipe this week.
I should have read the recipe all the way through before launching into this project. With four components - the cake, filling, crumbly topping and a glaze - came a mountain of work that went on for the better part of an hour. The cream cheese filling was pretty much what you'd expect and easy enough. The crumbly topping likewise was a simple mixture of butter, sugar and flour.
The batter proved to be my undoing. It called for the wet and dry ingredients to be prepped separately then combined, alternating in sour cream. It formed what can best be described as a paste that nearly destroyed my $5 Wal-mart special electric hand mixer.
Spreading the mixture around the greased 9x13 pan proved to be another unanticipated challenge, followed by attempts to spread it the remainder of the batter over the cream cheese filling.
Despite my reservations, the coffee cake baked up well and had, OK flavor. It was a little dry, but in all fairness I did overcook it a bit.
I didn't bother making the glaze, because I had had enough by the point, so I can't say if that would have pulled the whole recipe together but I found this a bit disappointing, considering all the effort it took. Maybe if I had a good mixer, it would have gone better.
I'm sticking with my grandmother's coffee cake recipe, as it is simpler and tastier even without the cream cheese filling.
You can find the cream cheese coffee cake recipe on my Breakfast board on Pinterest. If you search Daniel Higgins, I'm the one with a black lab for my profile pic. If you try it, please let me know how it worked for you.
? "Mmmm, bacon." - Homer Simpson
I don't know that I'd look to Homer Simpson for advice on much, but bacon may be the exception. I share the cartoon character's fondness for the pork product. I'm even a fan of bacon on Facebook.
When a fellow editor asked me if I wanted a video about a taco shell made of bacon for the website, it took all of 2 seconds for me to say yes. (If you haven't seen the video, you can still find it in the Food for Thought page at greenbaypressgazette.com.)
Likewise when the folks at Patrick Cudahy offered bacon recipes I thought it was a good fit as part of our Super Bowl recipe page.
What I didn't know at the time was that the recipes were crafted by a Green Bay native. Chef Brian Moran cut his teeth in the culinary world at two of Green Bay's iconic dining locations, Los Banditos and Cafe Espresso.
More recently you can find him instructing students at Milwaukee Area Technical College or more likely as a celebrity chef at Bacon Lovers Day at the Wisconsin Sate Fair.
? Super Bowl Staple. Not surprisingly Super Bowl Sunday is one of the largest delivery days. If you haven't bulked up on too much Italian pie this weekend and looking for a pizza fix next week, you can get a Toppers house pizza and Topperstix for half price on Tuesday. The promotion is tied to the chain opening its 50th location.
? Breakfast In Baileys. The Ridges Sanctuary is holding a waffle breakfast from 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday morning, 8270 Wisconsin 57, Baileys Harbor. They promise waffles of all shapes and sizes with Door County maple syrup and of course homemade cherry topping. Donations of $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and younger will be accepted at the door.


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Ash Gill wrote:
float f = 22.0; // compiler error, fine this is as expected but
Float ff = new Float(22.0) // this is also allowed
Float fff = new Float(22.0d); // allowed
Float ffff = 22.0; // while the above two are allowed, this gives compiler error
Ash Gill wrote:
byte b = 44; //allowed, implicit narrowing of int literal to byte AND
Byte bb = 44; //allowed, implicit narrowing and boxing BUT ###1
Byte bbb = new Byte(44) //compiler error, 44 is not implicitly narrowed to a byte
Ash Gill wrote:
if we have a method that takes Byte argument: void TakeByte (Byte b)
then while ###1 is allowed, BUTint i = 44;
TakeByte(i) // compiler error, here the int literal is not implicitly narrowed to a byte and then boxed; unlike ###1
Prashanth Patha wrote:its ok that 22.0 is double by default. But, when it gets compiled, anyhow,any one of the constuctors of Float( one with float argument or other with double argument) should be called to create a wrapper object, doesn't it? Since, 22.0 is double , it should be matched with the Float(double) . Then why is it not getting compiled? Actually what happens when this type of line is compiled?
Prashanth Patha wrote:for the following line also , compiler is giving error... why ?
Float g=2;
Prashanth Patha wrote:
here, we are passing float literal to Double constructor. But their is no constructor for matching with that.Then , how is it getting executed ? Actually , for assignment statements, float literals will be implicitly widened to double... is their anything same for this constructors ?


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Early next week, the first issue of Mac Info, the first French language weekly Mac magazine will be available in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and eventually parts of Canada. Mac Info is the first French weekly Mac magazine. The magazine will see for approximately �2.50.
NewTek announced Thursday that it would offer LightWave 3D training courses in 26 North American cities. The lecture-style training, which is being co-sponsored by companies such as plug-in developers Worley Laboratories and Dynamic Realities, is priced at $200 for a two-day seminar. Class instructors will vary depending on location, but will include Keyframe Magazine editor Lee Stranahan, FX Academy Distance Learning director Larry Shultz and former Disney Institute instructor Graham Toms. Full details on training tour locations can be found on the NewTek Web site; cities include San Francisco, New York, Toronto, Washington DC and Vancouver.
An extensive review of Mac OS X 10.2 by Ars Technica 'Apple specialist' John Siracusa concludes that Apple's flagship OS is progressing reasonably, but lacks the polish of Apple's Classic Mac OS. "All the little details that used to separate Mac OS from more user-hostile OSes have not yet been added to Mac OS X," explains Siracusa, "[the] aesthetically unpleasing default placement of progress dialog boxes in the Finder contribute to the feeling that there is still much work to be done." Throughout the 14-page review, shortcomings of the updated Finder are continually addressed "it's taken two major revisions and more than a year to get simple icon dragging right." The review also indicates that the perceived interface speed of OS 10.2 compares poorly to that of Mac OS 9.
Apple has announced its next series of "Switcher" ads, which will debut during CBS's broadcast of the U.S. Open tennis tournament this Saturday and Sunday. The six new ads will feature an attorney, a veterinarian, a trucking company owner, a software manager and two students. The ads will continue to be run this fall on major broadcast networks like CBS and NBC, including NBC's broadcast of the 54th Annual Prime-Time Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 22, and on top cable networks like CNN, VH1, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel and ESPN.
DiamondSoft has released Font Reserve Single User 3.1 for Mac OS X, the first and only method for system-wide automatic font activation. The major update provides Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) support, support for all the latest font formats, precision auto-activation for the most popular publishing programs, and a completely automated method for managing system fonts. The electronic version is available for $90 and the CD package version is $100. A competitive upgrade is also available from Suitcase or ATM Deluxe for $49.95.
irEdit 1.0 is a $20 source code and general text editor for Mac OS X. It features dual syntax coloring, user-defined languages, a quick-find feature, and is available immediately.
The New Jersey Final Cut Pro Users Group has planned a meeting on Wednesday, September 18th at 7PM. The meeting will feature a presentation of Cleaner 6 by Dennis Flynn of Discreet, as well as a presentation on Mac OS 10.2 and more.
PiXELS 3D 4.0.2 is a 3D/Animation tool only for Mac OS 9 & X. It features a user-friendly interface and innovative tools that reduce the learning curve for new users. The update now offers Tempest, a built-in RenderMan compliant renderer, for no extra cost, an attribute manager, and a cutting-edge particle system. Reduced pricing is currently available; an update license is $250, a full license is $600, and the competitive upgrade is $300. [updated with prices]
CronOTask 1.3 by Tension Software allows users to set complex unattended launch sequences using daily, weekly, monthly even yearly plan running automatically applications, documents, scripts. It is a free upgrade to the $30 shareware utility.
Unsanity's FruitMenu 2.5.1 adds new features and fixes several bugs in its $7 shareware haxie that gives you the ability to customize the Apple Menu and contextual menus: "Using a visual editor you can edit the contents of the menus to suit your needs and taste. FruitMenu will also display the contents of the FruitMenu Items folder inside of your Library folder, launch applications and shell scripts from the Apple Menu and contextual menus, to allow easy file navigation and launching. To make the haxie completely flexible and customizable, you can assign hotkeys to particular Apple menu items."
Microspot has released Microspot X-RIP v 1.1, an update to its professional Mac OS X printer driver for producing professional looking output on over 50 large-format printers. Microspot X-RIP is designed for CAD, technical illustration, graphics, publishing and photographic output. The free update brings improved speed, support for printing over a network, and support for older printers. The $450 application is not yet compatible with Jaguar; however, registered users will receive a free update when it becomes available.
LightWork Design has released a multi-threaded version of LightWorks for Mac OS X, offering performance increases of up to 198 percent to the 3D rendering application, according to Architosh
CE Software has posted QuicKeys 1.5.3, an update to its utility that automates computer tasks with customized hot keys, toolbars and other shortcut features. It is a free update to registered users of the $80 utility.
Fishback Research has released hello Jaguar 1.0, which "installs an edited version of the boot loader found in Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar to bring back "everyone's favorite friend, the Happy Mac. After installation, your computer will restart, and you can see the familiar icon smiling back at you."
Econ Technologies today announced DayChaser, its calendar and scheduling application built exclusively for Mac OS X. It will offer the ability to create calendar documents to manage your time by scheduling entries, such as appointments, events, memos, and tasks and to view documents by year, month, week, day or by using accompanying list windows to display entries in an outline list view. DayChaser will also automatically offer event alerts by displaying an alert window or sending an email message whether or not the application is running. It is fully integrated with the Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar Address Book with both auto complete and drag & drop support. It will be available on September 23rd. [pricing not available]
MGU Software has released Watcher 1.0, a freeware Mac OS X tool that allows the owner of a computer to set up how long a given user can use the computer every day. It includes other features, such as an automatic account crediting system.
Bare Bones Software today posted BBEdit 6.5.3, an update to its HTML and text editor. It brings improved compatibility with Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar and incorporates various interface refinements and fixes for reported issues. [Website not updated, but downlink link works]
Innobits has released BitVice 1.25 which brings improved quality, further improvements to DVNC; a new option for more precise allocation of bits within a frame, the ability to select the name/folder for the MPEG-2 file, the ability to extract and save the audio track as an AIFF file and a picture scaling feature using QuickTime to its $300 MPEG2 video encoder. It works on both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. A frame-limited demo is available.
Microsoft's Security Bulletin MS02-050 notes that a certificate validation flaw could enable identity spoofing. The problem affects Office for Mac, Internet Explorer for Mac and Outlook Express for Mac: "[the] exploit code for this issue has already been posted, and we are therefore releasing the patches as they become available, in order to allow customers to begin protecting their systems as quickly as possible.... Macintosh doesn't supply a corollary to CryptoAPI, so every application must implement its own cryptography. Consequently, there's a separate patch for each of the Microsoft products for Macintosh listed in the Affected Products listing."
MCE Technologies has added a 60GB hard drive upgrade ($500) to its iBook Hard Drive Upgrade Service, which also includes 10GB ($200), 20GB ($240), 30GB ($280), and 40GB ($300) upgrade options. The service includes the transfer of data from the original drive to the new drive, an option to trade in the original internal driveif it is in good working condition, 2-day return service, and a 3-year warranty on the drive; the company says it generally takes 2-3 days to complete the upgrade.
GameRanger has added MacPlay's Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix to its GameRanger online gaming service, which supports over 100 gaming titles it what it calls the "first and largest internet multiplayer game matchmaking service."
Syracuse's The Post-Standard talks about Macs in education, noting that of the desktop computers in local schools, 80 percent are Windows and 20 percent are Macs, according to the Board of Cooperative Educational Services center, which helps buy computers and other technology for 50 area school districts: "Technology in local school districts seems to be following the business world as classrooms, computer labs and administrative offices are filled with more Windows computers than [Macs]."
Sony introduced its new 5-megapixel digital camera: the Cyber-shot DSC-F717 features Carl Zeiss optics, USB 2.0 technology, multiple ISO sensitivities (100/200/400/800), shutter speeds of up to 1/2000 second in auto mode, NightShot technologies, a new five-area multi-point focusing system, and a multi-burst mode that can snap up to "16 frames at 320 x 240 resolution that adds up to a single 1280 x 960 image." The $1000 camera is due in October with a 32MB Memory Stick media, an InfoLithium� M battery, an AC adapter/in-camera charger, an A/V output cable, a USB cable, a shoulder strap and a lens cap.
Sony also introduced its DPP-EX5 ($200) and DPP-EX7 ($450) digital photo printers, which use dye sublimation technology to produce lab-quality prints in vivid color, monochrome, sepia or paint tone. The DPP-EX7 is due in October and has a large 3.8-inch color touch-screen liquid crystal display for viewing, editing and customizing pictures prior to printing for direct print features. Both printers come in pearl white and offer built-in editing tools to adjust image sharpness, contrast, brightness and size as well as select and merge images as well as incorporate personalized messages into any print.
SmartDisk has announced its FireWire PC Card, a new credit-card-sized, powered, Cardbus card that adds 3 FireWire ports to a notebook. It is due at the end of September for $70. SmartDisk is also shipping its PCI cards: USB 2.0 PCI Card ($40); FireWire PCI card, ($40); and USB2.0/FireWire combination PCI Card ($90)--all of which are Mac-compatible and are available immediately.
David Keeler passed along a note about a Jaguar networking flaw, which he says was reproduced and confirmed by Apple tech support. [updated]
Selznick Scientific's MoonMenu 2.0.3 is a $12 shareware that places the current phase of the moon in the menubar and provides direct access other lunar information. Version 2.03 adjusts UI elements for proper display under Mac OS X 10.2, fixes problems with clipped text in message dialogs and other minor registration problems. It is a free upgrade to registered users of v2.0 and an $7 upgrade for others.
MacSpeech has released an update to its flagship speech recognition product, iListen 1.5. The updated version brings support for Mac OS 10.2 Jaguar, including its Universal Access environment for improved speech recognition and easier navigation by voice. It also brings improvements to the correction feature, which it says now works more proficiently with Mac OS X applications. The update is free to registered users of the $100 application. It runs under Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X.
Glucose today updates its weather utilities: WeatherPop 1.5.1 (free) and WeatherPop Advance 1.5.1 ($8 shareware), which now allows users to select between multiple sources of weather data. WeatherPop now only supports US cities utilizing the National Weather Service and corrects a "critical performance problem that has affected many users." A 14-day demo is available. [WP, WPA]
Adobe has released Illustrator 10.0.3 for Mac OS 9 & X, an update to its vector graphics application. The update includes Photoshop 7.0 compatibility, improved performance, fixes for printing and four PANTONE libraries. The download is available via Adobe's download website. [direct download link added]
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This half-unit course of 10 lectures introduces students to the contemporary study of geopolitics, locating recent developments in a longer history and charting the shift from positivist and empiricist understandings of geopolitics to contemporary work in critical geopolitics. Drawing on work in international relations, geography and elsewhere that traces the intimate links between space and power, the course begins with a general overview of the relations between space and power before focusing on geopolitics as a particular form of situated reasoning that emerges in tandem with the rise of the territorial state in Europe and the progressive European domination of world politics. It distinguishes between formal geopolitics (as manifested in academic settings), practical geopolitics (as practiced by state actors and policy makers), and popular geopolitics (as found in popular culture and mass publics), showing the intersections, overlaps and contrasts across these different sites and scales and illustrating their functioning with examples drawn from a variety of regional settings in colonial and postcolonial contexts. Students will then discuss contemporary applications at local/national and global/international scales.
The course is a complement and extension to the core course in the MSc International Politics, building on and extending thematic material from that course but with virtually no overlapping reading. It provides a conceptual and theoretical underpinning for courses in regional and international politics across the department's MSc programmes. Further, it similarly complements MA programmes in the CISD on International Studies and Diplomacy and Corporations and Globalization, again without significant overlap in readings.
Objectives and learning outcomes of the course
On completion of the course, a student should have the following:
- The ability critically to understand and apply major theories of geopolitics.
- Knowledge of the historical evolution of theories of geopolitics.
- The ability to distinguish and apply different conceptions of geopolitics; specifically, formal, practical and popular.
- Knowledge of the relations between power and space as manifested in geopolitical theories and practices.
- The ability critically to analyse political phenomena across diverse scales in terms of the relations between power and space.
Scope and syllabus
- Introduction and overview
- Space and power
- Classical theories of geopolitics
- Critical theories of geopolitics
- Formal geopolitics
- Practical geopolitics
- Popular geopolitics
- Applications: local/state spaces
- Applications: global/international spaces
- Conclusion
Method of assessment
Assessment is 30% coursework (comprising one 5000 word essay) and 70% unseen examination (two hours). All coursework is resubmissable.


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Traffic concerns put a major development in Upper St. Clair on hold a little longer.
The planning commission last week again delayed approval of Siena at St. Clair, a mix of houses, shops and a Whole Foods store that would be built at the former Consol Energy headquarters on Route 19. A decision could occur when a traffic study is updated to consider the impact of a Target store that recently opened at South Hills Village mall, across from the proposed development.
"(The township) staff's questions were mostly technical things. Could they clarify these numbers or that chart?" township planning director Scott Brilhart said.
Neighbors along Fort Couch Road say traffic backs up far along their street during rush hour and the holiday season, and they worry the development would make things worse. Engineers for 1800 Washington Road Associates, the developers, say they likely would add turn lanes on Fort Couch and establish a small island outside the development's secondary entrance on Fort Couch so vehicles could only make right turns into or out of the development.
"(Project architect) Justin (Cipriani) came to our house, met with us and a few neighbors," said Randy Shaffer, who lives on Fort Couch. "He said they'd keep the rest of our concerns in mind going forward."
Meanwhile, another development on a large former farm will go before the full Board of Commissioners April 1. Officials will weigh two builders' final plans for the former Bedner Farm off Cook School Road. There will not be another public hearing on the plans — the master plan for the development was vetted during several meetings last spring — but the public can still comment during the commissioners' meeting.
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Justin's monologue includes some former SNL members and a handful of other random celebrities, including Paul Simon, Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Martin Short, Candace Bergen, Tom Hanks, and Alec Baldwin. How's that for star power?
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Low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein 5 governs Wnt-mediated osteoarthritic cartilage destruction
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1 Cell Dynamics Research Center and School of Life Sciences, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea
2 BioImaging and Cell Dynamics Research Center, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea
3 Department of Pharmacology and Dental Therapeutics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of Korea
4 Research Center for Biomineralization Disorders, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of Korea
Arthritis Research & Therapy 2014, 16:R37 doi:10.1186/ar4466Published: 31 January 2014
Wnt ligands bind to low-density lipoprotein receptor–related protein (LRP) 5 or 6, triggering a cascade of downstream events that include β-catenin signaling. Here we explored the roles of LRP5 in interleukin 1β (IL-1β)- or Wnt-mediated osteoarthritic (OA) cartilage destruction in mice.
The expression levels of LRP5, type II collagen, and catabolic factors were determined in mouse articular chondrocytes, human OA cartilage, and mouse experimental OA cartilage. Experimental OA in wild-type, Lrp5 total knockout (Lrp5-/-) and chondrocyte-specific knockout (Lrp5fl/fl;Col2a1-cre) mice was caused by aging, destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM), or intra-articular injection of collagenase. The role of LRP5 was confirmed in vitro by small interfering RNA–mediated knockdown of Lrp5 or in Lrp5-/- cells treated with IL-1β or Wnt proteins.
IL-1β treatment increased the expression of LRP5 (but not LRP6) via JNK and NF-κB signaling. LRP5 was upregulated in human and mouse OA cartilage, and Lrp5 deficiency in mice inhibited cartilage destruction. Treatment with IL-1β or Wnt decreased the level of Col2a1 and increased those of Mmp3 or Mmp13, whereas Lrp5 knockdown ameliorated these effects. In addition, we found that the functions of LRP5 in arthritic cartilage were subject to transcriptional activation by β-catenin. Moreover, Lrp5-/- and Lrp5fl/fl;Col2a1-cre mice exhibited decreased cartilage destruction (and related changes in gene expression) in response to experimental OA.
Our findings indicate that LRP5 (but not LRP6) plays an essential role in Wnt/β-catenin-signaling-mediated OA cartilage destruction in part by regulating the expression levels of type II collagen, MMP3, and MMP13.


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■ Don Banks, SI.com: "Do you realize that if Adrian Peterson doesn't rush for at least 156 yards, he's already behind the pace he'll need to reach those 2,500 he set as a goal? ... But come game's end, will the running back who steals the show be Detroit's Reggie Bush? Lions, 31-28." ...


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Other than halving the recipe (fits beautifully in a 9" pyrex pie plate), I made it exactly as printed. Thought it was mah-velous! Tart and sweet and bursting with flavor. Used fresh rhubarb and strawberries. While it would be even better with premium vanilla ice cream, at Passover, beggers can't be choosers. Might try a creme anglais next year. A keeper.
delicious and easy.
The first time I made this I went to four grocery stores before I gave up trying to find rhubarb (including the frozen stuff). I substituted peaches, thinking they might add a bit of tang without getting too sweet. It was AWESOME. This year, I didn't even look for rhubarb.
An enormous hit, two years in a row for Pesach. I used frozen rhubarb, which was easier and worked great.
I made this to rave reviews, amongst those celebrating Passover and those not. I did reduce cooking time to 30 minutes and it was not runny and the crisp was pretty brown. In response to those that thought it too sweet, it's probably due to reducing the rhubarb - with all the sour in the rhubarb it needs the berries and the sugar to cut it. Tastes EXCELLENT cold!
This was a big hit at our Seders this year. I made it with just strawberries, as I am not a big rhubarb fan. The mixture was a bit too sweet for me, but everyone else thought it was perfect. Next time I may try using less sugar. Either way, I will definitely make it again. For me, cooking 40 minutes was perfect. Two bonuses -- very easy to make and did not taste like a Passover dish.
The recipe is easy and delicious but the temperature was way too high for baking the crisp - within 1/2 hour, the crumbs were beginning to singe. I would lower the temperature to 375 and bake until the crumbs are golden.
The compote was fantastic, but if you cannot find or do not want to purchase Matzo or potato starch for just this dish, Martha Stewart's streusel topping works great.
This was great - I made two during Passover. One for the seder, and one to have during the week. It was very easy, and a big hit. Plus, it doesn't taste like a passover dish.
This was the hit of my Passover meal -- absolutely perfect, not too sweet or too tart -- a hit, and easy to make!


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"She has effortless beauty," Karen Behnke, founding partner and chief executive officer of the company, told WWD. "The Juice Beauty girl is similar: quick and easy. They don't want harsh chemicals, but they want to feel glamorous."
Although we associate Alicia Silverstone with her 1995 role in Clueless as a do-gooder valley girl whose wardrobe we still covet 12 years later, the actress has actually changed a lot since then. She now dedicates most of her her time to promoting a vegan and green lifestyle, but we think her alter ego would approve of this endeavor. Looking beautiful and helping someone else out in the process? That's, like, totally Cher Horowitz.
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Click here to see Saturday's police log: A rough day for Wisconsin Rapids traffic lights
Click here to see Sunday's police log: Caller reports 'soon to be ex-wife' hacking email account
Monday's police log
? At 1:50 a.m. April 1, officers investigated a building with an open door and broken doorknob in the 1100 block of Snow Pass.
? At 7:09 p.m. April 1, a caller reported someone damaged a yard by driving through it in the 100 block of Highway Z.
? At 1:06 p.m. Thursday, an officer arrested a woman near the intersection of highways 13 and C after a caller reported she was "all over the road."
? At 2:39 p.m. Saturday, a woman reported a lost 4-year-old child. The child was returned to the child's mother.
? At 7:57 p.m. Saturday, a Rome man reported four-wheel vehicles tearing up the lake bed near Chester Creek Boat Landing.
? At 10:39 p.m. Saturday, an officer arrested a woman for drunken driving near the intersection of highways 13 and D.
? At 12:18 a.m. Sunday, a Rome woman reported ATV traffic near Akron Avenue keeping her awake. Boats were causing the noise, and they were too far out for the officer to contact.
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? At 10:38 a.m. Sunday, a Wisconsin Rapids man reported a former girlfriend's new boyfriend laid hands on the caller's 13-year-old son.
? At 2:01 p.m. Sunday, a woman reported a motorcycle hit her car and left the scene near the intersection of Eighth Street South and Pepper Avenue.
? At 2:21 p.m. Sunday, an employee at NewPage, 100 W. Jackson St., reported he warned children not to get too close to the water and not to trespass, and the children had an attitude with him.
? At 3:29 p.m. Sunday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported two drunken men were at her house, breaking things, and she did not want them there.
? At 3:31 p.m. Sunday, a woman reported she backed into a dumpster and broke her taillight in the 2800 block of Boles Street.
? At 4:05 p.m. Sunday, a woman reported a small boy, about 2 or 3 years old, standing in the road and blocking traffic near the intersection of Eighth and Baker streets.
? At 5:03 p.m. Sunday, a man reported he was in a fight with a person over the loudness of the other man's motorcycle.
? At 5:58 p.m Sunday, a man reported someone in a pickup tried running the caller off the road on West Grand Avenue.
? At 6:15 p.m Sunday, a man reported an older woman in a pickup driving "very slow" and possibly sleeping. The pickup hit another vehicle at the intersection of Chase Street and Riverview Expressway
? At 8:09 p.m. Sunday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported a man looked in her window in the 500 block of Eighth Avenue North, asked for drugs and entered her house.
? At 9:53 p.m. Sunday, officers arrested a man after a woman reported he broken something and she was bleeding.
? At 11:01 p.m. Sunday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported someone stole tools from a porch in the 1100 block of 19th Avenue South. The woman learned a friend took them.
? At 11:44 p.m. Sunday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported a man trying to break into a vehicle in the 800 block of Gardner Street.
? At 2:53 a.m. Monday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported someone tried to get in her front door in the 800 block of Gardner Street.
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? At 1:17 p.m. Saturday, a caller reported a vehicle in the ditch in the 800 block of 48th Street South, Grand Rapids.
? At 7:29 p.m. Saturday, a Grand Rapids woman reported having problems with neighborhood children in the 7400 block of Dewberry Lane, Grand Rapids. The problem was 4-year-olds fighting and a civil issue.
? At 10:32 p.m. Saturday, a Nekoosa officer arrested a woman for drunken driving near the intersection of Fawn Land and Wood Avenue, Nekoosa.
? At 11:32 p.m. Saturday, a deputy reported three teenagers skateboarding at Humke Elementary School, 500 S. Section St., Nekoosa.
? At 12:09 a.m. Sunday, a Grand Rapids officer arrested a person for drunken driving in the 1600 block of Lincoln Street, Wisconsin Rapids.
? At 1:54 a.m. Sunday, a Nekoosa officer and Wood County deputies arrested two people, one for drunken driving and one for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession, near the intersection of Port Road and Ver Bunker Avenue, Port Edwards.
? At 10:17 a.m. Sunday, a caller reported someone paintballed vehicles in the 9700 block of 64th Street South, Saratoga.
? At 2:10 p.m. Sunday, a caller reported a traffic crash in the 400 block of Highway 73, village of Port Edwards.
? At 3:04 p.m. Sunday, a caller reported three vehicles drag racing near the intersection of Marsh and Ridge roads, Seneca.
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