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Article: Caractéristiques et facteurs prédictifs de la réussite des étudiants à l'épreuve de lecture critique d'article dans le deuxième cycle des études médicales. UFR de médecine de Rouen (France), 2012–2013
Article: Impact of soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibition on early kidney damage in hyperglycemic overweight mice[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This study addressed the hypothesis that inhibition of the EETs degrading enzyme soluble epoxide hydrolase affords renal protection in the early stage of diabetic nephropathy. The renal effects of the sEH inhibitor t-AUCB (10mg/l in drinking water) were compared to those of the sulfonylurea glibenclamide (80mg/l), both administered for 8 weeks in FVB mice subjected to a high-fat diet (HFD, 60% fat) for 16 weeks. Mice on control chow diet (10% fat) and non-treated HFD mice served as controls. Compared with non-treated HFD mice, HFD mice treated with t-AUCB had a decreased EET degradation, as shown by their higher plasma EETs-to-DHETs ratio, and an increased EET production, as shown by the increase in EETs+DHETs levels, which was associated with induction of CYP450 epoxygenase expression. Both agents similarly reduced fasting glycemia but only t-AUCB prevented the increase in the urinary albumine-to-creatinine ratio in HFD mice. Histopathological analysis showed that t-AUCB reduced renal inflammation, which was associated with an increased mRNA expression of the NFκB inhibitor Iκ≡ and related decrease in MCP-1, COX2 and VCAM-1 expressions. Finally, there was a marginally significant increase in reactive oxygen species production in HFD mice, together with an enhanced NOX2 expression. Both agents did not modify these parameters but t-AUCB increased the expression of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase 1. These results demonstrate that, independently from its glucose-lowering effect, sEH inhibition prevents microalbuminuria and renal inflammation in overweight hyperglycemic mice, suggesting that this pharmacological strategy could be useful in the management of diabetic nephropathy. Copyright © 2015. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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ABSTRACT: Kidney International aims to inform the renal researcher and practicing nephrologists on all aspects of renal research. Clinical and basic renal research, commentaries, The Renal Consult, Nephrology sans Frontieres, minireviews, reviews, Nephrology Images, Journal Club. Published weekly online and twice a month in print.
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ABSTRACT: Vascular endothelium contributes in humans to the regulation of conduit artery mechanical properties at baseline and during the increase in flow. This effect results from the shear stress-dependent release of vasoactive factors, as nitric oxide (NO) and endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factors as epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) to modify arterial tone, geometry, and trophicity and to optimize vascular functions and cardiovascular coupling. Endothelial dysfunction appears as a major determinant of arterial stiffening, increased pulse pressure, and systolic hypertension, and in turn strategies protecting the endothelium prevent these abnormalities. In addition, endothelium also integrates pulsatile stimuli (pulse pressure and flow) to increase NO and EET release under physiological conditions, and the reduced pulse pressure-dependent strain in stiff conduits may suppress this adaptive response, thus amplifying the stiffening process. This article details fundamental experiments and clinical studies supporting these mechanisms.
Article: Soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibition improves coronary endothelial function and prevents the development of cardiac alterations in obese insulin-resistant mice[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This study addressed the hypothesis that inhibiting the soluble This study addressed the hypothesis that inhibiting the soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH)-mediated degradation of epoxy-fatty acids, notably epoxyeicosatrienoic acids, has an additional impact against cardiovascular damage in insulin resistance, beyond its previously demonstrated beneficial effect on glucose homeostasis. The cardiovascular and metabolic effects of the sEH inhibitor t-AUCB (10 mg/l in drinking water) were compared to those of the sulfonylurea glibenclamide (80 mg/l), both administered for 8 weeks in FVB mice subjected to a high-fat diet (HFD, 60% fat) for 16 weeks. Mice on control chow diet (10% fat) and non-treated HFD mice served as controls. Glibenclamide and t-AUCB similarly prevented the increased fasting glycemia in HFD mice but only t-AUCB improved glucose tolerance and decreased gluconeogenesis, without modifying weight gain. Moreover, t-AUCB reduced adipose tissue inflammation, plasma free fatty acids and LDL cholesterol, and prevented hepatic steatosis. Furthermore, only the sEH inhibitor improved endothelium-dependent relaxations to acetylcholine, assessed by myography in isolated coronary arteries. This improvement was related to a restoration of epoxyeicosatrienoic acid and nitric oxide pathways, as shown by the increased inhibitory effects of the NO-synthase and cytochrome P450 epoxygenase inhibitors, L-NA and MSPPOH, on these relaxations. Moreover, t-AUCB decreased cardiac hypertrophy, fibrosis and inflammation, and improved diastolic function, as demonstrated by the increased E/A ratio (echocardiography) and decreased slope of the end-diastolic pressure-volume relation (invasive hemodynamics). These results demonstrate that sEH inhibition improves coronary endothelial function and prevents cardiac remodeling and diastolic dysfunction in obese insulin-resistant mice. Copyright © 2014, American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology.
Article: Establishing reference values for central blood pressure and its amplification in a general healthy population and according to cardiovascular risk factors. Eur Heart J. 2014 Nov 21; 35 (44): 3122-33. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehu293. Epub 2014 Aug 11.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: AIMS: Estimated central systolic blood pressure (cSBP) and amplification (Brachial SBP-cSBP) are non-invasive measures potentially prognostic of cardiovascular (CV) disease. No worldwide, multiple-device reference values are available. We aimed to establish reference values for a worldwide general population standardizing between the different available methods of measurement. How these values were significantly altered by cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) was then investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS: Existing data from population surveys and clinical trials were combined, whether published or not. Reference values of cSBP and amplification were calculated as percentiles for 'Normal' (no CVRFs) and 'Reference' (any CVRFs) populations. We included 45,436 subjects out of 82,930 that were gathered from 77 studies of 53 centres. Included subjects were apparently healthy, not treated for hypertension or dyslipidaemia, and free from overt CV disease and diabetes. Values of cSBP and amplification were stratified by brachial blood pressure categories and age decade in turn, both being stratified by sex. Amplification decreased with age and more so in males than in females. Sex was the most powerful factor associated with amplification with 6.6 mmHg (5.8-7.4) higher amplification in males than in females. Amplification was marginally but significantly influenced by CVRFs, with smoking and dyslipidaemia decreasing amplification, but increased with increasing levels of blood glucose. CONCLUSION: Typical values of cSBP and amplification in a healthy population and a population free of traditional CVRFs are now available according to age, sex, and brachial BP, providing values included from different devices with a wide geographical representation. Amplification is significantly influenced by CVRFs, but differently in men and women.
Article: Role of Toll-like Receptors 2 and 4 in Mediating Endothelial Dysfunction and Arterial Remodeling in Primary Arterial Antiphospholipid Syndrome[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Objective To assess the role of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in antiphospholipid antibody (aPL)-mediated vascular abnormalities in patients with primary arterial antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).Methods Forty-eight subjects participated in the study. Arterial function and structure and TLR pathway activation were determined in patients with primary arterial APS and matched controls. The pathogenic effects of aPL isolated from patients were assessed in wild-type (WT) and TLR-knockout mice.ResultsAPS patients had endothelial dysfunction, arterial stiffening, and hypertrophy, as evidenced by decreased brachial artery endothelium-dependent flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and increased aortic pulse wave velocity and carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), as compared with controls. Plasma samples from APS patients revealed decreased nitric oxide (NO) availability and a pro-oxidative, proinflammatory, and prothrombotic state illustrated by a decrease in nitrite and an increase in lipid peroxidation, tumor necrosis factor α levels, and tissue factor (TF) levels. Furthermore, TLR pathway activation was found in APS patients with increased TLR-2 and TLR-4 messenger RNA expression and increased protein levels of the activated TLR transduction protein interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Moreover, agonist-stimulated cell-surface expression of TLR-2 and TLR-4 in circulating monocytes was higher in APS patients than in controls. These changes were positively associated with IMT and negatively associated with FMD. Finally, aPL injection decreased mesenteric endothelium-dependent relaxation and increased TF expression in WT mice but not in TLR-2- or TLR-4-knockout mice.Conclusion This translational study supports the notion that TLR-2 and TLR-4 play a role in mediating vascular abnormalities in patients with primary arterial APS. TLRs thus constitute a promising pharmacologic target for preventing cardiovascular complications in APS.
Article: L'inhibition de l'époxyde hydrolase soluble prévient les conséquences cardiaques et vasculaires de l'insuffisance rénale post-ischémie-reperfusion
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ABSTRACT: Numerous autoimmune-inflammatory rheumatic diseases have been associated with accelerated atherosclerosis or other types of vasculopathy leading to an increase in cardiovascular disease incidence. In addition to traditional cardiovascular risk factors, endothelial dysfunction is an important early event in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, contributing to plaque initiation and progression. Endothelial dysfunction is characterized by a shift of the actions of the endothelium toward reduced vasodilation, a proinflammatory and a proadhesive state, and prothrombic properties. Therefore, assessment of endothelial dysfunction targets this vascular phenotype using several biological markers as indicators of endothelial dysfunction. Measurements of soluble adhesion molecules (ICAM-1, VCAM-1, E-selectin), pro-thrombotic factors (thrombomodulin, von Willebrand factor, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1) and inflammatory cytokines are most often performed. Regarding the functional assessment of the endothelium, the flow-mediated dilatation of conduit arteries is a non-invasive method widely used in pathophysiological and interventional studies. In this review, we will briefly review the most relevant information upon endothelial dysfunction mechanisms and explorations. We will summarize the similarities and differences in the biological and functional assessments of the endothelium in different autoimmune diseases.
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Article: Polycystin deficiency induces dopamine-reversible alterations in flow-mediated dilatation and vascular nitric oxide release in humans[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a renal hereditary disorder associated with increased cardiovascular mortality, due to mutations in polycystin-1 and polycystin-2 genes. Endothelial polycystin-deficient cells have an altered mechanosensitivity to fluid shear stress and subsequent deficit in calcium-induced nitric oxide release, prevented by dopamine receptor stimulation. However, the impact of polycystin deficiency on endothelial function in ADPKD patients is still largely unknown. Here we assessed endothelium-dependent flow-mediated dilatation in 21 normotensive ADPKD patients and 21 healthy control subjects, during sustained (hand skin heating) and transient (postischemic hyperemia) flow stimulation. Flow-mediated dilatation was less marked in ADPKD patients than in controls during heating, but it was similar during postischemic hyperemia. There was no difference in endothelium-independent dilatation in response to glyceryl trinitrate. Local plasma nitrite, an indicator of nitric oxide availability, increased during heating in controls but not in patients. Brachial infusion of dopamine in a subset of ADPKD patients stimulated plasma nitrite increase during heating and improved flow-mediated dilatation. Thus, ADPKD patients display a loss of nitric oxide release and an associated reduction in endothelium-dependent dilatation of conduit arteries during sustained blood flow increase. The correction of these anomalies by dopamine suggests future therapeutic strategies that could reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular events in ADPKD.Kidney International advance online publication, 16 July 2014; doi:10.1038/ki.2014.241.
Article: 0211 Prevention of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic abnormalities by soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibition in a murine model of type 2 diabetes[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Objective Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) are synthesized from arachidonic acid, notably in endothelial cells, and display attractive metabolic, vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory properties. We demonstrated previously that inhibiting EET degradation mediated by soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) reduces hypertension and heart failure, and others reported that it improves glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetes. However, the impact of such strategy on target organ damage in diabetes remains to be clarified. Materials and methods The pharmacological sEH inhibitor t-AUCB (10 mg/l in drinking water) was administered for 8 weeks in mice subjected to a high-fat diet (HFD, 60% fat) for 16 weeks. Mice on control chow diet (10% fat), non-treated HFD mice and HFD mice treated with glibenclamide (80 mg/l) served as controls. Results Glibenclamide and t-AUCB similarly prevented the increased fasting glycemia in HFD mice (Control: 5.4±0.2; HFD: 8.0±0.8; HFD+GLI: 5.1±0.3; HFD+t-AUCB: 5.6±0.2 mmol/L; p<0.05). However, only t-AUCB improved glucose tolerance and decreased gluconeogenesis. In parallel, t-AUCB prevented adipose tissue activation and dyslipidemia. Moreover, t-AUCB improved coronary endothelial function and prevented diastolic dysfunction, as shown by echocardiography (E/A ratio; Control: 1.25±0.02; HFD: 1.05±0.03; HFD+GLI: 1.07±0.04; HFD+t-AUCB: 1.23±0.04; p<0.05) and invasive hemodynamics (LVEDPVR; Control: 1.9±0.55; HFD: 3.8±0.61; HFD+GLI: 3.1±0.8; HFD+t- AUCB: 1.88±0.2 mmHg/RVU; p<0.05). Finally, t-AUCB prevented the increased urinary albumine-to-creatinine ratio and decreased renal inflammation. Discussion These results demonstrate that beyond its glucose-lowering effects sEH inhibition improves coronary endothelial function, diastolic dysfunction and prevents early kidney damage in a murine model of type 2 diabetes. This positive impact on target organ damage and metabolic homeostasis prompts sEH inhibition as a promising therapeutic perspective in type 2 diabetes.
Article: Dysfonction endothéliale au cours du syndrome des antiphospholipides : données cliniques et expérimentales
Article: Design and discovery of soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death in developed countries. Increasing evidence shows that the alteration in the normal functions of the vascular endothelium plays a major role in the development of cardiovascular diseases. However, specific agents designed to prevent endothelial dysfunction and related cardiovascular complications are still lacking. One emerging strategy is to increase the bioavailability of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs), synthesized by cytochrome P450 epoxygenases from arachidonic acid. EETs are endothelium-derived hyperpolarising and relaxing factors and display attractive anti-inflammatory and metabolic properties. Genetic polymorphism studies in humans, and experiments in animal models of diseases, have identified soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH), the major enzyme involved in EET degradation, as a potential pharmacological target. Areas covered: This review presents EET pathway and its functions and summarises the data supporting the development of sEH inhibitors for the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Furthermore, the authors present the different chemical families of sEH inhibitors developed and their effects in animal models of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Expert opinion: Several generations of sEH inhibitors have now been designed to treat endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular complications for a variety of diseases. The safety of these drugs remains to be carefully investigated, particularly in relation to carcinogenesis. The increasing knowledge of the biological role of each of the EET isomers and of their metabolites may improve their pharmacological profile. This, in turn, could potentially lead to the identification of new pharmacological agents that achieve the cellular effects needed without the deleterious side effects.
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ABSTRACT: Numerous autoimmune-inflammatory rheumatic diseases have been associated with accelerated atherosclerosis or other types of vasculopathy leading to an increase in cardiovascular disease incidence. In addition to traditional cardiovascular risk factors, endothelial dysfunction is an important early event in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, contributing to plaque initiation and progression. Endothelial dysfunction is characterized by a shift of the actions of the endothelium toward reduced vasodilation, a proinflammatory and a proadhesive state, and prothrombic properties. Therefore, assessment of endothelial dysfunction targets this vascular phenotype using several biological markers as indicators of endothelial dysfunction. Measurements of soluble adhesion molecules (ICAM-1, VCAM-1, E-selectin), pro-thrombotic factors (thrombomodulin, von Willebrand factor, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1) and inflammatory cytokines are most often performed. Regarding the functional assessment of the endothelium, the flow-mediated dilatation of conduit arteries is a non-invasive method widely used in pathophysiological and interventional studies. In this review, we will briefly review the most relevant information upon endothelial dysfunction mechanisms and explorations. We will summarize the similarities and differences in the biological and functional assessments of the endothelium in different autoimmune diseases.
Article: High-efficiency on-line haemodiafiltration improves conduit artery endothelial function compared with high-flux haemodialysis in end-stage renal disease patients[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Middle molecular weight uraemic toxins are considered to play an important role in vascular dysfunction and cardiovascular outcomes in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Recent dialysis techniques based on convection, specifically high-efficiency on-line haemodiafiltration (HDF), enhance the removal of middle molecular weight toxins and reduce all-cause mortality in haemodialysis (HD) patients. However, the mechanisms of these improved outcomes remain to be established. This prospective study randomly assigned 42 ESRD patients to switch from high-flux HD to high-efficiency on-line HDF (n = 22) or to continue HD (n = 20). Brachial artery endothelium-dependent flow-mediated dilatation, central pulse pressure, carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT), internal diastolic diameter and distensibility and circulating markers of uraemia, inflammation and oxidative stress were blindly assessed before and after a 4-month follow-up. Brachial flow-mediated dilatation and carotid artery distensibility increased significantly in the HDF group compared with HD, while carotid IMT and diameter remained similar. HDF decreased predialysis levels of the uraemic toxins β2-microglobulin, phosphate and blood TNFα mRNA expression. Oxidative stress markers were not different between the HD and HDF groups. Blood mRNA expression of protein kinase C β2, an endothelial NO-synthase (eNOS) inhibitor, decreased significantly with HDF. High-efficiency on-line HDF prevents the endothelial dysfunction and stiffening of the conduit arteries in ESRD patients compared with high-flux HD. HDF decreases uraemic toxins, vascular inflammation, and is associated with subsequent improvement in eNOS functionality. These results suggest that reduced endothelial dysfunction may be an intermediate mechanism explaining the beneficial outcomes associated with HDF.
Article: L'hémodiafiltration en ligne haute efficacité améliore la fonction endothéliale et l'élasticité artérielle du dialysé chronique comparativement à l'hémodialyse haut-flux
Article: Polycystin deficiency results in complete loss of NO synthesis during sustained flow-mediated dilatation of conduit arteries in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: possible reversal by dopamine
Article: Reference intervals for common carotid intima-media thickness measured with echotracking: relation with risk factors.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: AimsCommon carotid artery intima-media thickness (CCIMT) is widely used as a surrogate marker of atherosclerosis, given its predictive association with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The interpretation of CCIMT values has been hampered by the absence of reference values, however. We therefore aimed to establish reference intervals of CCIMT, obtained using the probably most accurate method at present (i.e. echotracking), to help interpretation of these measures.Methods and resultsWe combined CCIMT data obtained by echotracking on 24 871 individuals (53% men; age range 15-101 years) from 24 research centres worldwide. Individuals without CVD, cardiovascular risk factors (CV-RFs), and BP-, lipid-, and/or glucose-lowering medication constituted a healthy sub-population (n = 4234) used to establish sex-specific equations for percentiles of CCIMT across age. With these equations, we generated CCIMT Z-scores in different reference sub-populations, thereby allowing for a standardized comparison between observed and predicted ('normal') values from individuals of the same age and sex. In the sub-population without CVD and treatment (n = 14 609), and in men and women, respectively, CCIMT Z-scores were independently associated with systolic blood pressure [standardized βs 0.19 (95% CI: 0.16-0.22) and 0.18 (0.15-0.21)], smoking [0.25 (0.19-0.31) and 0.11 (0.04-0.18)], diabetes [0.19 (0.05-0.33) and 0.19 (0.02-0.36)], total-to-HDL cholesterol ratio [0.07 (0.04-0.10) and 0.05 (0.02-0.09)], and body mass index [0.14 (0.12-0.17) and 0.07 (0.04-0.10)].Conclusion We estimated age- and sex-specific percentiles of CCIMT in a healthy population and assessed the association of CV-RFs with CCIMT Z-scores, which enables comparison of IMT values for (patient) groups with different cardiovascular risk profiles, helping interpretation of such measures obtained both in research and clinical settings.
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Male Amur Tiger | Mashka ♂
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I can not even attempt to summon the words to do this piece justice! I am just thinking to myself, when have I ever seen a boxing Tiger? And when have I ever seen such an amazing and unique shot! This piece is honestly one of the most unique and breathtaking pieces I have seen in a very long time. It is a perfect capture, the subject has been perfectly exposed (which is not always easy when the scene is covered with snow), you have managed to combine and balance the cool tones of the scene with the balance this with the warm tones of the Tiger's fur! I just hope this piece receives a DD.
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Omg its amazing i wanna kuddle iiiit <3
Hah somewhat of funny everybody says its such an unique shot (which i totally agree with) but isn't it the case that every photography is unique?
Hah somewhat of funny everybody says its such an unique shot (which i totally agree with) but isn't it the case that every photography is unique?
This is such a unique shot! It really does look like he's boxing, and shows the agility and capability of a tiger in a way I've never seen before.
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haha great shot XD when I first asw this pic I thought "wow he's daning" but boxing suits even better, yep XD
OOH! That stance is perfect!
The sheer fluffiness! Awesome!
Great shot! And the guy in the tiger suit is really selling emotion
Awesome Shot
i love it!
So flipping adorable!!!!
SOOO CUTE!!!! like he is about to box! I love it!
Looks like he's a boxer getting ready for a match! Wonderful capture!
Amazing, such a unique image of a tiger, love it!
How charming!
First off, I love tigers. I don't think I have seen a pose like this one captured. It is funny and cute.
hehe dancing tiger! beautiful shot!!!
Fantastic capture, made me smile. Really loving his expression.
aww very adorable <3 <3
Awesome! I've never seen a tiger like this
that's awesome.
Perfect timing and lighting angle on that shot
like the group said, why isn't this a DD?
its fabulous, unique and amazing shot!
its fabulous, unique and amazing shot!
Come closer Lovely shoot
cat dont boxing
Wow great shot, I bet you didn't have much time at all to capture this one
wahhhhhhhhh~lovely kitty!!!
This is exquisite! Such power and form, my goodness is this a fantastic shot! It is so characterized, a very unique and interesting portrait and wonderfully executed!
ready to fight. is so cool your gallery.
This is an amazing shot! I LOVE it it makes me smile so much!
Nice shot
"wanna box?" lol
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Even before the calendar turned to December, the Cicero-North Syracuse girls basketball team had to deal with a potential season-altering crisis.
In the opening minute of the Northstars' 60-48 victory over Utica Proctor in the Nov. 29 final of Proctor's Tip-Off Tournament, senior point guard Morgan Nandin broke her ankle, which will sideline her for the rest of the regular season.
Nandin could be back in time for the playoffs, and the injury should not keep her from playing her best sport, softball (where she earned a scholarship to Syracuse University) in the spring.
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Mattice would prove up to the task, keeping turnovers to a minimum and hitting key baskets in the fourth quarter as she, along with freshman sensation Breanna Stewart, powered the Northstars past the Cougars 55-49.
Corcoran not only had gone to the state final four a season ago, it did so with a starting lineup entirely composed of underclassmen. They were all back, part of a nine-player rotation that assured the Cougars would not tire down the stretch.
CNS didn't flinch in the early going, though. Instead, it tore out to a 19-8 lead as Shannon Hickin benefited from the attention given to Stewart to post six of her 11 points and Marybeth Egan hit all of her 11 points, including a trio of 3-pointers.
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How to Apply for a Maryland Commercial Driver Learner's Permit
You do not need to make an appointment to start the process, but please bring proof of your age, identity, and Maryland residence with you when you come to the MVA. Please refer to sources of proof for the required documentation.
A commercial driver license holder with a HAZMAT endorsement must undergo a criminal background check, including a fingerprint process. (U.S.A. Patriot Act).
Drivers of heavy trucks, buses and vehicles placarded for hazardous materials must have a special commercial driver's license with proper endorsements. Vehicles over 26,000 lbs., buses designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver, all school buses, mobile cranes, uncoupled tractors (i.e., bob tails), and most tow trucks are included.
- You must be 18 years old to obtain a learner's permit for an intrastate commercial driver's license, 21 years of age for an interstate one. In addition, you must also have a full Maryland driver's license (not a motorcycle license).
- You may be required to provide documented proof of your social security number. Your name must match the Social Security Administration's records to be verified by their files. If you change your name, you must update your file with the Social Security Administration (not at the MVA) and it may take a minimum of 48 hours or longer for them to update their records with your name change.
- You must pass a vision screening and knowledge test.
- Out-of-state learner's permits cannot be exchanged for a Maryland learner's permit or license.
- A valid U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card and a valid intrastate or interstate waiver/exemption if required. The Medical Examination Report for DOT physical card information is downloadable. The CDL Medical Waiver Information Packet for an intrastate or interstate waiver is also available.
In Maryland, all commercial driving (CDL) applicants are required to present valid Med Cert documentation (DOT card, skills performance evaluation, waiver exemption, etc.) whether they are applying for a new license or they are renewing, duplicating or correcting a commercial driver's license. Commercial drivers are also required to submit updated Med Cert documentation to the MVA for the duration of their license. In addition, all commercial drivers are required to "self-certify" regarding the type of commercial driving they will be doing (dependent on type of commerce and/or their medical qualifications). Unless one visits an MVA office and obtains a new, renewed, duplicate or corrected CDL, the self-certification form, Driving Certification for Maryland Commercial Driver's License Holders (DL-330) must be completed and submitted each time a new DOT Physical Card is submitted to the MVA, along with the waiver/exemption if required.
If you already hold a learner's permit and want to obtain a new one, you must reapply and provide the same documents you initially provided. You will also be required to pay the fee and retake the vision screening and knowledge test. Please refer to sources of proof for the required documentation.
For more information on adding an endorsement to your Maryland commercial driver's license, please click here. Or call 1-410-424-3635.
Waiver of the Commercial Driver's License Skills Test
To assist veterans and active duty personnel who are transitioning to a civilian career, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted regulations that expedite the licensing process for a commercial driver's license (CDL). The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration will waive the CDL skills test requirements for a class A or B commercial license for veterans who have been discharged within the previous 12 months, active duty personnel, reservists and national guard personnel who meet specific criteria.
The applicants must:
- have a good driving record.
- have a valid Maryland class C (non-provisional) non-commercial driver's license, or higher.
- have 2 years of driving experience operating a military motor vehicle as part of their job function. The vehicle must represent the commercial motor vehicle that the individual expects to operate after discharge from the military.
- the commanding officer certifies the service member's years of operating the military vehicle as well as the type of vehicle operated.
- must pass the required CDL vision and knowledge tests. The skills test waiver only applies to CDL driver's licenses for classes A and B.
- must provide the MVA with a valid U.S. Department of Transportation physical card and an exemption or waiver if required.
For additional information please visit the FMCSA's website:
Veteran Code on Your Driver's License or Identification Card
If you present an original or a certified copy of your veteran status with the United States Military, or a blue card, the identification card for retired uniformed service members (DD form 2), you may apply for a "W" status code on your license. The code indicates that you are a United States veteran on your Maryland driver's license or identification (ID) card and makes you eligible for certain benefits. You can add the "W" restriction code when you are processed for a new license, ID card, renewal, or correction. A fee is charged if the code is being added or removed on a driver's license or ID card as a correction.
1. With the veteran's code, you consent to being contacted by the appropriate executive branch agencies regarding your eligibility for state or federal veteran benefits.
2. "Veteran" means an individual who served in the armed forces of the United States, other than for training, and was discharged or released honorably.
3. If you do not have acceptable proof of veteran status (listed below), you will need to contact the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) service office to obtain the documentation verifying your status as a veteran. You may call 1-800-446-4926 or visit the MDVA website at: http://www.mdva.state.md.us/about/serviceProgram.html for information and assistance.
The acceptable proof of veteran status:
1. DD214 Military Discharge Certificate, (original or unaltered photocopy) or;
2. Honorable Discharge Certificate, or;
3. Letter for the U.S. Military Center in St. Louis, Missouri, or;
4. Letter from the Maryland Veterans Administration Service Program
5. United State Uniformed Services Retiree Identification Card (DD Form 2)
The documents must show the veteran status as:
1. Honorable, or;
2. General, or;
3. General under honorable conditions, or;
4. Discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable
Renewing Your Commercial Driver's License
A renewal notice will be mailed to your last address of record with the MVA, 60 days prior to the expiration of your commercial driver's license. It will not be forwarded to a new address if you have moved. Remember, Maryland law requires you to report address changes to the MVA within 30 days. Commercial drivers must apply in person and obtain a corrected license, unless they are eligible to renew and renew within the 30 day period. Obtain a Change of Address form (VR-154) at any MVA office, online or the form may be mailed to you if you call the MVA Customer Service Center at 1-410-768-7000.
A Maryland commercial driver's license can only be renewed at full-service MVA offices. Please bring your expiring license, a valid U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card and a valid intrastate or interstate waiver/ exemption if required and:
- You must pass a vision screening or submit a vision certification form.
- To renew a Maryland commercial driver's license with a Hazardous materials endorsement, you must pass the HAZMAT test. The test is written or automated, and given only in English. Tests are administered Mon. - Fri., 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM and Sat. 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM. You must also receive a TSA threat assessment of "O." The U.S.A. Patriot Act requires all commercial driver license holders with a HAZMAT endorsement to undergo a criminal background check, including a fingerprint process, even if they had previously completed one.
- You must have a valid medical examiner's certificate, DOT Card DL-171 (or a comparable card) and a CDL waiver/exemption if required to operate interstate or intrastate.
- You may be required to provide documented proof of your social security number.
- A commercial driver's license fee is required and an additional fee for the commercial driver licensing information system surcharge.
Commercial driver's license (CDL) fee
There is also a fee charged by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) for the Hazmat background record check. The state and federal fingerprint/background checks and the TSA processing fee is $88.75. The DPSCS only accepts checks, money orders, Master Card, Visa and Discover credit cards. Checks and money orders must be made payable to the "CJIS Central Repository." Cash is not accepted.
Note: The Salisbury office does not currently accept Discover credit cards.
Commercial Driver's License Skills Testing
You must schedule an appointment to take the driving skills test, please click here or call the MVA Customer Service Center at 1-410-768-7000. Hearing impaired customers, please call 1-800-492-4575.
Drivers of commercial motor vehicles must have a valid Med Cert documentation (DOT card, skills performance evaluation, waiver exemption, etc.). In addition, all commercial drivers are required to "self-certify" regarding the type of commercial driving they will be doing.
Passenger and school bus operators are not authorized for a waiver for interstate or intrastate operation.
The time limit for the pre-trip inspection will be 45 minutes.
The time limit for the skills maneuver test will be 10 minutes per maneuver.
The Commercial Driver's License Manual provides the instruction and general information needed to prepare for the commercial driver's licensing tests.
The School Bus Endorsement Study Guide (section 10) provides the information needed for the testing of school bus skills.
Intrastate Non-Commercial Driver Information
If you are a Maryland non-commercial driver operating a commercial motor vehicle within the State of Maryland (intrastate) and the vehicle weighs 10,001 and up to 26,000 pounds, you are required to have a valid Federal Motor Carrier (DOT) Physical Card (DL-171) physical card in your possession. If you were licensed before October 1, 2003, have a preexisting medical condition, and the onset was prior to 10/01/03, you will be exempt from the requirement for a 20-year period, provided your preexisting condition does not worsen. You are still required to maintain a DOT physical.
Skills Tests from other States Accepted for Maryland Commercial Driver's Licenses
Maryland commercial driver's license (CDL) permit holders can now complete their skills tests in another state. The permit must be valid and cannot expire before the new Maryland CDL can be issued. However, Maryland does not perform CDL skills tests for permit holders from other states. Please make certain that the state in which you wish to be tested will do so before obtaining a Maryland CDL permit.
How to apply another state's CDL skills test for a Maryland CDL:
The Maryland MVA works with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) through a Report Out of State Skills Test Results system (ROOSTR Lite)
- When a Maryland CDL applicant completes a skills test out-of-state, the AAMVA sends the results to the MVA through the ROOSTR lite site.
- The skills test results can then be viewed and printed and a scanned confirmation of the testing results, including all relevant information, can be placed in the MVA's system.
- When the CDL applicant reports an out-of-state test and requests a Maryland CDL, the CDL process can be completed, provided the permit is still valid.
Out-of State Commercial Driver's License Training Schools and Temporary Commercial Driver's Licenses
A temporary commercial driver's license, issued by another state or jurisdiction, cannot be converted or transferred into a Maryland commercial driver's license. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) does not issue temporary commercial driver's licenses nor does it recognize temporary commercial driver's licenses issued by other states, the District of Columbia, or Canada.
It is highly recommended that you contact the commercial driver's license training school before you attend any training to find out what type of commercial driver's license you will be eligible to receive. Unfortunately, many applicants complete out-of-state licensing processes and are issued temporary commercial driver's licenses that they cannot convert to a Maryland commercial driver's license. They can only receive a Maryland non-commercial driver's license.
A temporary commercial driver's license is usually issued when a driver's license applicant attends an out-of-state commercial driver's license training school and is tested and certified by that school or the jurisdiction's department of motor vehicles. Because the majority of the new commercial drivers are not residents of that issuing jurisdiction, most of the commercial driver's licenses that are issued by the jurisdiction are valid for only 30 - 90 days.
To obtain a Maryland commercial driver's license (CDL), one must start the process in Maryland. A CDL is typically obtained after one receives a CDL learner's permit and passes the skills tests in a commercial motor vehicle.
Commercial Driver's License Name Changes
If your name is different from the name on your birth certificate, then you are required to provide the MVA with an original or certified copy of the document that changed your name (i.e. marriage certificate, divorce decree, court ordered name change, etc.). A cross-reference record will be created with the name on your birth certificate.
The MVA will only accept a certificate of marriage that has been certified and issued by that jurisdiction's authority (i.e. department of vital records/statistics or local or state court system).
Same-sex marriages also require a certified copy of the marriage certificate be presented to the MVA if a name change is requested. The MVA also recognizes same-sex marriages and civil unions performed in other jurisdictions where they are legal.
Restrictions on Commercial Driver's License
"O" Restriction
Applicants with class "A" commercial driver's licenses (CDL) cannot drive with tractor trailers if they hold an "O" restriction. The "O" restriction is given to those who did not test with a tractor trailer to obtain their CDL. They tested in a heavy truck with a trailer. The trailer had a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 lbs. Combined with the truck, the combination exceeded 26,000 lbs.
To upgrade from an "A" class CDL and or remove the "O" restriction, the CDL driver must:
- Obtain a CDL learner's permit
- Retain the learner's permit for at least 14 days
- Complete and pass a full pre-trip, on-the-course and on-the-road skills tests.
- Obtain a new CDL license that removes the restriction
"E" Restriction
Applicants who test for a CDL in a commercial motor vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission are given an "E" restriction on their licenses. The driver is not permitted to operate any commercial vehicle that does not have an automatic transmission. To operate a commercial motor vehicle with a standard shift or manual transmission, the driver will be required to retest in a commercial motor vehicle that is equipped with a standard shift or manual transmission.
To remove the "E" restriction, the CDL driver must:
- Obtain a CDL learner's permit
- Retain the learner's permit for at least 14 days
- Schedule a skills test with a proper accompanying driver and provide a representative vehicle of the correct type and class. The vehicle must have a standard shift or manual transmission.
- Conduct an air brake check (if equipped) to make sure the brake system is working properly. This is not scored.
- Pass an on-the-road skills test
- Obtain a new CDL license that removes the restriction
"L " Restriction
An "L" restriction is placed on a Maryland CDL for drivers who have tested and qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle with no air brakes. The L restriction states that the license is issued for a commercial motor vehicle not equipped with air brakes.
"Z" Restriction
A "Z" restriction is placed on a Maryland CDL for drivers who have tested and qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air over hydraulic brakes. The Z restriction states that the license is issued for a commercial motor vehicle with a system that is equipped without full air brakes.
To remove an "L" or a "Z" restriction, the applicant must get a new permit and pass a modified pre-trip and road test in the same type and class of vehicle.
The restrictions can only be removed from a valid CDL and the commercial driver must:
- Pass the air brake law test and obtain a CDL learner's permit
- Retain the learner's permit for at least 14 days
- Schedule a skills test and provide a representative vehicle with airbrakes for testing with a proper accompanying driver
- Pass a modified pre-trip and on-the-road skills test
- Obtain a new CDL license that removes the restriction
A pre-trip inspection is required on the vehicle's air brake components as part of the test and the applicant is asked to check and describe the components, including those inside the cab. The pre-trip inspection is timed, not to exceed twenty minutes. The applicant must receive a score of 100% to pass. Otherwise it is an automatic failure.
The trailer is not required to have air brakes so long as the truck does.
Once the applicant has successfully completed the pre-trip inspection, a public on-the-road test will be administered. Because the applicant is not upgrading the class of the license, the on-the-course skills test of maneuvers is not required.
To upgrade the license class from an "A" and or remove the "O" restriction, a full pre-trip, on-the-course and on-the-road skills tests are required.
The pre-trip inspection includes:
- The air compressor
- The slack adjuster and push rod
- The brake chambers
- The brake hose /lines
- Perform an inside the vehicle air break check
- An inspection of the air/electrical lines from the tractor and the air/electrical connections to the trailer will be performed for class "A" vehicles
Please note that before any vehicle can be used for testing, a cursory inspection is made by the examiner to make certain that the vehicle is safe to go on the road. The examiner will be looking for defective equipment (bad tires, leaks, broken lights) that might otherwise disqualify the vehicle.
For class and restriction codes, please click here:
Helpful Links
Please click here to view frequently asked questions about obtaining a Maryland commercial driver's license.
The Maryland Trucking Handbook
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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Over the years I've recommended three books for those seeking alternatives to ineffective poverty fighting internationally: P.T. Bauer's "Western Guilt and Third World Poverty," Darrow L. Miller's "Discipling Nations" and Hernando de Soto's "The Mystery of Capital." Now I'm adding a fourth: William Easterly's jocularly titled "The White Man's Burden."
NYU economics professor Easterly worked at the World Bank for 16 years, and that harsh experience is evident in his subtitle: "Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good." Essentially, his conclusions are like mine regarding domestic poverty fighting: Folks I call "Beppers" (proponents of big economic plans) often do more harm than good. Top-down models almost never work.
Easterly's initial riff -- his jazzy writing style is pleasantly different than the typically dismal prose of economists -- contrasts planners and searchers: "A planner thinks he already knows the answers; he thinks of poverty as a technical engineering problem that his answers will solve. A searcher admits he doesn't know the answers in advance; he believes that poverty is a complicated tangle of political, social, historical, institutional, and technological factors. Planners apply global blueprints; searchers adapt to local conditions."
Although big plans fail regularly, Easterly writes, they continue to attract "politicians, celebrities, and activists who want to make a big splash." The better way is to "give matching grants to poor entrepreneurs who put their own money at stake to start a new business, have village elections that select (or reject) aid projects, give the poor 'aid vouchers' that they could spend on aid agency services of their choice." To put it simply, let the people who are to be helped decide, generally through market forces, how to use aid.
Easterly further explains his goal of treating the poor as people with brains and not just mouths: "Suppose we issue development vouchers to target groups of the extreme poor, which the poor could redeem at any NGO or aid agency for any development good they wanted -- for example, vaccinations, life-saving drugs, a health worker's visit, an improved cook stove, textbooks, seeds, fertilizer, or food supplements."
He notes, "the poor would choose both the goods they wanted and the agency they wanted to deliver the goods and would give their vouchers to that agency. The agency could then turn in the vouchers to the voucher fund for real money to cover the costs of providing the development services. Since the poor would be choosing which agency would deliver the goods, the agencies would feel competitive pressure to deliver results."
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7 Market Street, , Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2AU
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50% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
Food quality
Room quality
Comfortable and great location
Well located comfortable accommodation in the centre of town.
Benefits from a separate lounge on the ground floor and good size en suite accommodation on the first floor. Although a bit tight there was parking space for each room directly in front of the property accessed from the rear of the pub. All in all good value for money.
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Very welcoming
On arriving in Kirby Lonsdale,somewhere I'm not familiar with,I drove into the Main Street but it was a one way street, with no sign post to show the car peak to the kings arms, This was frustrating as we drove round a couple of times before finding it, A sign post would have been very helpful.
The staff in the kings arms were very welcoming and informative. The pub is a traditional old pub, with cottages a few feet away in a little court yard
We had the middle cottage that had a sitting room with TV ,comfortable for a couple
Upstairs was a good size bedroom with a double and a single bed in,
It was tidy and appeared clean, but dated,(it is an older property)
Ensuite shower room, just basic, not prestine,
The advantage of having your own door key was invaluable as we spent the evening out and came back after pub was shut
We would stay again for the convenience .
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Words fail me
The accommodation wasn't a room in the pub, which we knew, it was actually a cottage attached to the pub.
It was market as suitable for 4 people. However what we found was the living room double as a bedroom with a sofa bed, which when turned into a sofa only gave seating for two people, since there was 4 of us, 2 people had to sit on the floor. The only toilet was in the en suite which meant if the couple sleeping downstairs needed to use the facilities during the night, they had to come through the main bedroom. We found when we went over to the pub for our evening meal that they don't do food on an evening, meaning we had to find somewhere else to eat. The continental breakfast consisted of three cheap croissants, a yogurt and a bowl of cornflakes. Thankfully we spent the one full day we where their in the Lake District. Need I say more.
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Quiet location in small cottage at the back of the pub
On arrival we enjoyed a nice lunch in the pub which was piping hot.
They serve good pub food which was good value for money. We were shown our cottage by the bar maid who I think was Andrea and she was very pleasant and friendly. The cottage has a small lounge area downstairs with a very small TV and 2 seater settee. The upstairs has a large bedroom with en-suite shower room. There is a very small TV in the bedroom which we couldn't get any channels on. The was evidence of damp down the wall at the side of the stairs which turned out to be from a cracked shower tray. We stayed for 2 nights and the owner/landlord decided that 6.30pm on our last night was a good time to make a temporary repair. The plumber didn't leave till 7.30pm and advised us not to use it for at least an hour. This meant we had to go out for a meal without having a shower. I was going to mention my disappointment when we checked out but the bar maid didn't even ask if everything had been ok with our stay and seemed more concerned with carrying on cleaning the bar. On a positive note, the town is lovely and friendly with some lovely shops, cafe's and restaurants. I can recommend Plato's, The green room and the café facing the market square which I think was called Cariad. There is a great shop called Parma Violets which had some unusual gifts.
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Don't stay here over the weekend
I stayed here for my birthday in the middle of july on a friday night and I had the worst nights sleep I've ever had in a hotel/b&b.
I never write reviews but I feel like I have to comment so people are aware of this hotel. If your staying in the separate cottages, don't bother over a weekend, the cottages are only a few metres away from the pub and especially close to the outside smoking area were you can here everybody's shouting and conversations till around 2am. Prob during the week you'll be ok but all we could here was loud karaoke and drunken idiots making lots of noise. I'm 28 and like to party but this was unbearable. My gf asked them if we could move to the cottage furthest away from the pub but was refused. If you're considering to stay here on a friday/saturday night don't chance it because you really want to stay in a pretty looking cottage and go somewhere else, which will give you a good nights sleep. The cottage was clean but wasen't anything special inside.
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Lovely rooms which suited the 3 of us perfectly.
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I have these grand dreams of being this fabulous entertainer. I would throw the best parties. The parties that people would talk about for a long time after the party was over and done with. But…in reality, I am far from an entertainer. I don't entertain for several reasons, but the main reason is that I am intimidated by it. Intimidated by the preparations, intimidated by the actual "entertaining" part of it. But I think I've put too much pressure on myself, and too much thought into it. Because after reading through Sandy Coughlin's book – The Reluctant Entertainer – I have realized that entertaining is not as intimidating as I thought it was!
This month's cookbook was a little different than the cookbooks I have reviewed in the past. In fact, it's not even technically a cookbook. It's a book about entertaining, but it has recipes in it. I'm really going to be reviewing the recipe aspect of the book, but this is so much more than recipes!
Prep Times and Total Recipe Times Listed: no
These recipes are written more like what you would write on a note card as your mom is telling you a family recipe. So no times listed!
Number of Photos: few
There are a few photos on the recipes that are peppered through the book, but most of the recipes are listed in the back of the book where there are no photos. You really can't fault this book for that, though – because it's not really a cookbook!
Difficulty Level of Recipes: easy
Anyone could cook out of this book. There are no complicated recipes here!
Availability of Ingredients: easy
Again, all ingredients that are easy to come by.
Here's what I made!
Best Strawberry Bread – 8.5 out of 10
Sweet Home Spaghetti – 9 out of 10
Baked Pear Vanilla French Toast – 8.5 out of 10
Cousin Reggie's Marinade – 8.5 out of 10
Overall Rating: 8.625 out of 10
Ok, so the greatest thing that I learned from this book is that entertaining does not need to be complicated. These were some of the most simple recipes that I've done, but they were all so good. I think that is one reason I don't ever entertain – because I think that I have to go all out on everything, but this book proves that simple is best. The recipes are all ones that are great for crowds, both easy to prepare and crowd pleasers. I'm looking forward to trying more from this cookbook – especially more of the breakfast recipes!!
For June, I get to cook more Southern food! It seems like a lot of the cookbook reviews I've been doing lately have been for Southern food. I'm not complaining!! June's book – Southern Plate – is one that I've been hearing a lot about, and I'm already having a hard time narrowing down which recipes to try. Look for some great Southern treats next month!
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I love to entertain! I love creating the menu and the decorating and all the fun. Right now my place is too small to host many get togethers but I am moving to a bigger house and that is one of the things I am excited about… entertaining. I will defiantly check this book out!
Thanks, girl. It was fun being a part of your life and blog in May! I love Christy, I just met her 2 weekends ago. She's the real deal. You'll love Southern Plate! xo
I'm always a bit afraid to entertain also! The fact that I have a two-by-nothing apartment also doesn't help. Maybe I should check out this book!
This book looks great! Thanks for the review
I love Sandy's book and blog. How fun what you're doing…I'm going to bookmark your blog, or subscribe, so I can keep coming back!!
I love having people over and typically have certain dishes that I'm so comfortable making that it's no stress..they're easy, quick and inexpensive. I also like to delegate so I'm not doing it all.
Yesterday we had company over (a newlywed couple) and made homemade pizzas. I pre-made the dough ahead of time and cooked the chicken. We split the rest of the ingredients and when our guests arrived, she and I put the pizzas together and popped them in the oven.
I know what you mean about the fear of entertaining. One thing I have done recently is when I am invited somewhere I make sure to stay present in the event. I look at the details and make sure to comment to the host. I truly enjoy the event and appreciate all the hard work that went into it. I still totally stress but, I want to entertain. I could not sleep last week thinking about my small dinner party over the weekend. It ended up being a blast and I actually let go of some small details and I don't think they were even missed. Looking forward to your next review. You rock.
I love that you are cooking through cookbooks. That is such a good way to try new things and not just pick and choose.
I agree that I always go way over the top for entertaining. Mostly with desserts, but I think when you really enjoy cooking it just happens!
Love the fresh look of your website — so beautiful! Looks like you chose some great recipes to sample and share. The strawberry bread sounds wonderful. I got an autographed copy of Southern Plate while in Atlanta and will be interested in what you think…


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New London — For the second time in less than a month, the city has announced plans to rehire a fired police officer.
Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio on Thursday said the city will rehire Officer David McElroy — an outcome of his ongoing negotiations with the local police union to settle a backlog of pending grievances filed by the union on a host of labor-related issues.
McElroy was fired in December on the recommendation of Police Chief Margaret Ackley on grounds he had leaked an internal police document about an alleged rape and then lied about it. McElroy had denied the allegations and the union was preparing a court battle to fight for his reinstatement.
But following months of head-butting between the city and union that has led to stalled negotiations, Union President Todd Lynch said tensions have miraculously eased up as of late.
"We've obviously gone through some rough water. Both sides have made an effort to work better together and while it's early in the process, I'm pleasantly surprised we're doing just that," Lynch said. "From a union standpoint, I certainly hope it continues in this fashion. We're working together for what's best for the union, the administration and most importantly what's best for the city."
Finizio, who has also taken the helm in ongoing contract negotiations, issued a statement saying the two sides had resolved most of the pending grievances.
"Our talks today clearly indicate we are entering a new era in labor relations with the New London Police Department," Finizio said in the statement.
Finizio displayed similar optimism in an announcement less than two weeks ago about headway in police contract negotiations. The previous contract with police expired in July.
McElroy will return to city service per the terms of an agreement reached among the city, the union and McElroy, Finizio said. The Day has requested the terms of the agreement. The request had not been fulfilled by late Thursday.
Lynch said he expects McElroy to return by next week.
"I speak for our members in saying we all welcome Dave McElroy back to his job at the New London Police Department," Lynch said.
Thursday's news comes on the heels of a vote by the City Council earlier this month to halt a court appeal that had blocked the return of another fired officer, Thomas Northup.
Northup was fired March 22, 2012, after an internal investigation into an Aug. 24, 2011, shooting. Northup had shot and wounded an unarmed man who stole and crashed an ice truck. While the state Board of Mediation and Arbitration ordered Northup to be rehired, the city had filed an appeal of the ruling.
The appeal was officially withdrawn last week. Police officials say Northup's return to duty is contingent on a physical.
Northup and McElroy join Officer Josh Bergeson on the list of terminated officers hired back under the Finizio administration. In April 2013, Bergeson was rehired more than a year after his firing in January 2012. The firing followed an administrative hearing into his role in a Dec. 14, 2011, incident in which witnesses said officers assaulted and used pepper spray on an intoxicated man, 31-year-old Reuben Miller, outside the Southeastern Connecticut Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency facility on Coit Street. Finizio, at the time, said Bergeson's firing was due to work absences and his involvement in the incident.
Bergeson's rehiring came during an agreement reached between the city and union officials following a grievance filed by the union.
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