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|With two new lungs, Schafer savors renewed life
|Written by Darci Tomky
"I now have renewed hope. Renewed life."
Randy Schafer celebrated a new birthday when he received a double lung transplant—a second chance at life. He and his wife Joy describe it as a tremendous gift, a gift only because of the goodness of God. It is a journey that has only just begun.
The Schafers' wild roller coaster adventure started last April when Randy's doctor recommended he get evaluated for a lung transplant.
Randy had immotile cilia syndrome—a condition in which cilia, the hairlike processes of epithelial cells in the lungs, fail to function normally. As a result, Randy had difficulty filtering dust and other airborne debris from his respiratory system. He also faced bronchiectasis, which Randy said essentially meant there was irreparable lung damage.
Breathing at only 40 percent lung capacity for many years, Randy said the function had gone down quite a bit in the last two years, causing him to breathe with only 25 percent lung capacity.
"You can do the transplant and have good quality of life, or not do it and continue to deteriorate," the doctor told Randy.
The Schafers scheduled an evaluation for June. "Our lives would go one way or another," said Joy. "It would be a turning point."
Doctors conducted a three-day evaluation at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver. To be eligible for a transplant, Randy could not have any other outstanding health issues.
Also at the evaluation, they asked Randy if he would have a caregiver that could help him through the transplant. He said yes. A skeptical Joy asked Randy in the car on the way home, "So who is your caregiver?" Randy simply answered, "YOU!"
The entire process would be a team effort. "You couldn't do it on your own," said Randy.
Evaluators approved Randy as a suitable candidate for a double lung transplant, now he just needed to find a new set of lungs.
"It's overwhelming that someone gave up life and I have a better life because of it." —Randy Schafer
Randy and Joy decided to hold off going on the waiting list until their daughter Naomi was done with school in Roswell, N.M.
Two months later, Randy went on the list in August. Those waiting for transplants are evaluated based on need, and Randy went straight to the top of the list.
He explained he could have opted to go on more than one list around the country, but he chose to just try the regional list that included Colorado. If the Schafers got the call that a donor had been found, they needed to get to Denver within four hours. It simply would not have been possible to get to a hospital halfway across the country, even if they had found a donor that matched there.
Some even suggested to move to California for a while since they generally have more donors in that part of the country, but the Schafers chose to stay put in Holyoke.
Joy started sleeping with the cell phone by the bed, which was stressful for the first couple weeks. Finally they told themselves the house phone would be sufficient to wake them up in the night, so they started sleeping much better.
Strong in their faith, prayer played a huge role in the whole process. Not only were they praying for Randy and his health, the Schafers also began praying for the donor.
"It's giving a life," said Joy. "It feels predatory—waiting for someone to die."
The primary focus for a lung transplant match is blood type and size of the lungs. Something like an auto accident probably would have injured the lungs, so the donor most likely would have a head wound because both lungs needed to be in good condition.
"It's overwhelming that someone gave up life and I have a better life because of it," said Randy.
During the waiting period, Joy spoke with Damon and Pam Struckmeyer who lost their son Westyn. Joy learned about how they donated Westyn's organs, and it was important to her to see how supportive the Struckmeyers were from the donor's point of view.
Randy also began corresponding with four men who had received lung transplants. They began emailing back and forth about their different experiences so Randy could know better what to expect.
After two months on the waiting list, Randy and Joy began making more preparations for the transplant. They looked for a place to stay in Denver and found the Lung Connection TLC, which has condos for people who have had lung transplants.
Randy, who works as an administrator with the Phillips County Commissioners, was hoping work on the Event Center would be far enough along before the transplant. Joy, who was working at the Phillips County Extension office, was praying to get through October to finish up 4-H events for the year.
It seemed as though things were falling into place.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 was a day that would change their lives. Randy answered the phone at 3:23 a.m.
Joy said it was out of the ordinary because Randy didn't usually answer the phone at night. She could hear him telling the person on the phone that he felt fine.
Randy said they wanted to make sure he was feeling okay, and they told him they thought they found a match for his lung transplant.
The two packed up and began the long drive to Denver. They said it was right after the long time change weekend, so they were both finally caught up on sleep. With a moon that was one day shy of being a full moon, they drove with a bright light leading the way. They said it was like God put it out there as a light to guide them.
"I felt like this was God's plan the whole way," said Randy. "Each step was being put in place as necessary."
"People all over the world were praying." —Joy Schafer
Arriving at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver, Joy said around 8 a.m. the doctors said they were going to "harvest the organs."
Not knowing if the lungs would be a match, they still began preparing Randy for surgery. The Schafers had heard numerous stories of "false calls" where a patient is notified there is a donor, they prepare for the transplant, but then the donor doesn't end up being a match. Even with that fear in the back of their minds, Randy said with confidence, "We felt like God didn't plan a false call."
With a final determination that the lungs were ready to use, Randy was ready for surgery at 3:15 p.m. Seeing the surgeon only once right before the procedure, Randy would have a new set of lungs after 10 1/2 hours of surgery.
Some complications made the surgery last longer than expected. They anticipated one lung would be able to carry the body while the other lung was being put in. This didn't happen so they used a heart bypass machine which takes over for the heart and lungs during surgery. Randy also had to have 9.5 units of blood before the transplant was complete.
Meanwhile, Joy sat in the waiting room. In the months leading up to the transplant, Joy had horrible visions, picturing herself all alone in the waiting room. How much support did she and Randy really have?
Luckily Joy was wrong. Randy's brother Hal was there with her the whole time. She also had her son Joshua, two friends and Pastor Gordon Penfold who came to sit with her.
Joy said she had a sense during surgery that they were being carried. On the way to Denver they called family and friends. Several people also sent out mass emails about the exciting news. "People all over the world were praying," said Joy.
While in the waiting room, Joy noticed another family was there too. After talking with them, she found out a woman from Fleming was getting a heart transplant. Could it be that the 26-year-old man that gave up his life for Randy to have lungs also gave this lady a new heart? Joy just knew it had to be the same donor.
With surgery lasting until 1:45 a.m., the tired surgeon came to see Joy. She said he just shook his head and said, "He's not out of the woods yet." Joy finally got to see him in ICU at 3:30 a.m.—24 hours after they got the phone call.
The transplant was successful, but Randy's blood was very thin. In terrible condition, he spent the next three days getting his blood thicker.
Joy was staying with her friend Susan in Denver. She said it was good to be able to go there and simply "unload" all the emotions of the day.
Randy was in the hospital for 11 days. They said it was like a promotion when he was released from ICU, but the downside was there was no nurse at his side all the time. He was actually on the transplant floor of the hospital, and his new "sister," the woman who received a heart transplant, was just down the hall.
When a patient gets a transplant, the new organ is sealed off, so to speak, from the outside world. Lungs are the exception because the body still breathes in the air around it, and the lungs are more susceptible to outside influences. Because of this, Randy had to be very careful. He did not have to wear a mask when he was in his room, but any visitors did. When he stepped out of his room, he had to wear a mask, but Joy could take hers off.
Joy took a very active role as Randy's caregiver. She wrote down everything so she could keep up with what was happening to Randy. She regrets that she didn't have the doctors take a photo of one of his old lungs (which he donated to research) and one of his new lungs side by side, so later on she asked if she could take some pictures. The doctor said he would just take some pictures for her. They now have four color pictures of inside Randy's body—one of his voice box and three of his lungs.
The Schafers said they were overwhelmed by people's continued support. One of the hospital staff told Randy, "You must be the most popular man in the hospital," due to the massive pile of cards and letters. Beyond that, the Schafers were still being supported in prayer and then also supported financially. "It's beyond the realm of what we can take in," said Joy.
Texting was one thing Joy learned how to do in the hospital so she could keep everyone at home updated.
While Joshua was close by, just 10 minutes away from the hospital at Buckley Air Force Base, Naomi was holding down the fort in Holyoke. "She was our go-to person," said Randy, as Naomi could do things like get the mail. The community was very supportive of Naomi too—she could really lean on them during the tough times. Thanksgiving was the first time Naomi got to see her dad with new lungs.
Randy was certainly on his way to recovery. When he walked for the first time, his oxygen level was at 94 percent—compared to just 25 percent before the transplant! He was excited because he was actually ahead of Joy who was at 93 percent.
The Schafers eventually moved into their condo at the Lung Connection where they stayed for several weeks.
While staying at the Lung Connection, the Schafers got connected with a small church in Denver called Peace Mennonite. They also pointed out that while staying in Denver they had a lot more time together as a couple than they expected. They learned to encourage each other and find humor in all kinds of situations.
Randy did have a setback when he had to return to the hospital for five days. They asked him if he was having trouble breathing, but he wasn't sure if he was or not, because his lung capacity now was so much better than it was before the transplant.
Randy said it may take months or even a year for him to get to 100 percent health. He doesn't really know what that will look like.
"The theme here is God's grace." —Joy Schafer
Doctors told Randy that in exchange for a lung transplant he will continually face several risks. Randy must take immunosuppressant drugs for the rest of his life, causing his body to lose some ability to respond to things like colds and the flu. However, the drugs are used to prevent the body from rejecting the transplanted lungs.
Randy explained they expect transplant patients will go through periods of rejection. He already went through one and will probably face others in the future. "There's always that fear to deal with," said Joy.
Since returning home, Randy has had to give himself IVs on a daily basis. Even though it was a traumatic experience the first time they tried it by themselves, the Schafers seem to have the hang of it now.
Joy said the technology is very fascinating, allowing them to do things like that at their home. The IV is a sort of pump ball that deflates during the process.
Randy has been going to Denver once a week and will now be promoted to going every other week to have blood tests and make sure his drugs are all balanced.
He is on a three-year drug trial for cyclosporine—an inhaled version of a drug he needs to take anyway. By inhaling the drug, it can go straight to his lungs and bypass other organs in his body.
Even though they gave him a 25-inch scar across his chest, Randy owes everything to the surgical/transplant team at the University of Colorado Hospital. He commended their wonderful expertise and quality of service. Those involved included Marty Zamora who is the head of lung transplants, Dr. Denny Liu and Dr. Crossno who called Randy in the middle of the night. Of course Randy can always can call his lung transplant coordinator, Heidi, if he has any issues now.
In addition to the hospital staff, Randy and Joy depended on the support of the communities in Phillips County. They appreciate the support of the commissioners as well as Dana Warren and Stacey Geilert who work with Randy. Crowders, the Schafers' neighbors, helped out with chores at home, and numerous other people contributed in every way imaginable.
As if they didn't have enough to deal with the past two months, Randy's mother passed away on Christmas. With his new lungs and new strength, Randy was able to sing at her funeral. "It was a lovely use of those lungs," said Joy.
With new lungs Randy has been given new life. It has opened up a lot of things he didn't have the energy for before. Among other activities, Randy is simply excited to be back at work. The couple laughed, thinking about how they have been more social in the last 1 1/2 months than they have been in the last two years. Randy said he will probably still wear a mask in big crowds, around children and in hospitals, but he has been blessed with a new freedom.
Randy hopes to keep in touch with his "heart sister," and he plans to stay connected with other lung transplant recipients.
"How far are you out?" Randy and Joy explained that's what to say to someone with a transplant. Nov. 2, 2009 is almost like a new birthday for Randy. He looks forward to when he can say, "I'm six months out...one year out...seven years out."
To Randy and Joy, the theme running through all of this is simply God's grace. Through God's grace Randy has been given a gift. A gift of renewed hope and renewed life.


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Joe Montana
Dan Marino
John Elway
Terry Bradshaw
Tom Brady
Peyton Manning
Roger Staubach
Bart Starr
Brett Favre
Kurt Warner
I don't know if we have done this on here.....but since it is a slow Friday before the 4th of July Weekend, why not have a little debate on the best QB in history. (Every sports guy has their opinion on this subject.) You know....because we're Americans......and we can.
The best, IMO....and it isn't even close.... Joe Montana. (My Fav. QB while growing up)
"A third-round selection by the San Francisco 49ers from the University of Notre Dame, Montana enjoyed a spectacular career filled with great comebacks and Super Bowl championships.
Throughout his career, Montana led his teams to 11 playoff appearances, nine divisional championships and victories in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. His spectacular play in the Super Bowl games led to MVP trophies in three of the 49ers Super Bowl wins with the exception of Super Bowl XXIII. All-NFL three times, All-NFC five times, Montana was also selected to eight Pro Bowls and has career statistics of 40,551 yards, 273 touchdown passes, and 3,409 competitions with a 92.3 passing rating. Enshrined in the Hall of Fame this year along with former 49er great Ronnie Lott, Montana will always be known as a winner and one of the NFL's greatest quarterbacks. 1981 Topps houses Montana's rookie card. "
Here is some random article on the best 10:
The Top 10 Quarterbacks of All-Time
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I concur. Statistically he's not great but the guy won.
This is very important:
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John Elway is the greatest football PLAYER to ever strap on shoulder pads. therefore, by default, he is the best qb as well
Originally Posted by ISU BET
John Elway is the greatest football PLAYER to ever strap on shoulder pads. therefore, by default, he is the best qb as well
If im taking into account everything from ticket sales, marketability, etc... Im taking Elway, or Favre...
I agree w/ Elway.
Anytime someone is down by a score with less than 2 minutes to play, you can't tell me they don't wish they had Elway under center.
Elway was the king of the comeback, and I only wish I had been old enough to appreciate more of his career.
Originally Posted by Tedcyclone
If im taking into account everything from ticket sales, marketability, etc... Im taking Elway, or Favre...
Everything but rings then right?
If you factor in the talent each had to play with for most of their careers, then Elway did the most with the least.
Originally Posted by ISU BET
John Elway is the greatest football PLAYER to ever strap on shoulder pads. therefore, by default, he is the best qb as well
He was good in Tecmo Bowl, that's it.
Originally Posted by MNCyGuy
The only answer to "who/what is GeronimusClone?" is in fact "GeronimousClone". You're like The Todd on Scrubs.
Originally Posted by Angie
This is why you're my favorite
Originally Posted by MoreCowbell
GC, he's obviously all man. And I don't think Ellen would go *****, even for GC...
No Broadway Joe?
San Francisco was UNREAL in Tecmo Super Bowl.....they dominated.
I was also good with QB Eagles in that game!!! Haha....I love a "scrambler" action QB!!
Originally Posted by GeronimusClone
No Broadway Joe?
That is what other is for. Though he is listed in that story I posted.
No Ryan Leaf?
If I had to go with a #2.... it would be Marino.
Give me Marino or Montana any day over John Elway.
Elway was a great QB....but Marino had "lesser" talent around him....and put up some unreal #s. I mean....some UNREAL #'s. Def...the greatest QB to NOT win it all.
Originally Posted by ajk4st8
No Ryan Leaf?
I was going to say the same thing. You beat me to it.
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http://mmajunkie.com Former middleweight Scott Smith admits he might be crying at Friday's "Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu" weigh-ins.
He knows his first cut to 170 pounds will be a trying experience, but he also knows it's a move he needed to make.
So, as he wraps up preparations for a Showtime-televised fight with fellow welterweight Paul Daley (25-9-2 MMA, 0-0 SF) on Dec. 4, Smith (17-7 MMA, 3-2 SF) thinks he's embarking on a new chapter in his fighting life.
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Even before signing with EliteXC and then Strikeforce in 2008, Smith had earned a reputation as a crowd-pleasing, hard-hitting, never-quit middleweight fighter. A legendary brawl with Pete Sell at The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale in 2006 – Smith was crushed with a shot to the liver but knocked out his opponent with what little energy he had remaining for a single punch – put the foundation in place, and he cemented his legacy during wins over Kyle Noke, Benji Radach, Terry Martin and Cung Le in recent years.
But he admittedly put unneeded strain on himself between camps.
So after he lost a rematch to Le in June, the 31-year-old "Hands of Steel" vowed he wouldn't return to his old habits.
"I was usually walking around at about 200 just because I could, and then I would just cut down a couple of weeks before the fight," said Smith, who fights at St. Louis' Scottrade Center for the second time in his career. "I jumped right back into training after my last fight and didn't allow myself to get out of shape. I was lifting, eating, and I never got above 190. I thought it made sense to go down to 170.
"A big part of the decision is that I've been kind of lazy and getting away with making 185 too easy. I've been a little soft a couple of times. Fighting at 170 has forced me to diet."
That diet has been the key to his weight-class move, he said.
While he previously paid little attention to what he was eating, he's been meticulous about his pre-fight diet over the past couple months. But he said he hasn't sacrificed any power.
"It's the clean diet," he said. "I have someone that cooks my meals for me, pre-packages them. I feel just as strong, if not stronger, walking around at 185 than I do walking around at 200."
Smith simply wants big fights, which give him a chance to entertain big audiences. A win over Daley, who makes his Strikeforce debut in the midst of a 6-1 run, instantly would but Smith in title contention and maintain his main-card bookings.
It'd also give him a possible chance to avenge a submission loss to current 170-pound champ Nick Diaz in 2009. That fight came at a catch-weight of 180 pounds. But if a rematch becomes a possibility, Smith will be ready to do it in the champ's weight class.
But it all starts with next week's event.
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(Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets will carry a three-game winning streak
into a Christmas night showdown in Chicago against the Bulls at the United
The Rockets' winning streak started with a Dec. 17 victory in New York over
the Knicks. The return of Linsanity to Madison Square Garden spurred the
Rockets to a Wednesday drubbing of the Philadelphia 76ers, 125-103.
On Saturday, the Rockets looked spectacular in a home win over the Memphis
Grizzlies. Houston scored 30 points off 19 Memphis turnovers and seven Rockets
scored in double-figures.
"I think there's always steps you're taking and I think we're taking some
steps," said Rockets coach Kevin McHale. "There will be some steps backward at
some point. We have to be better two weeks from now, than we are today."
James Harden led the way against the Grizzlies with 31 points and eight
assists. He shot 9-for-13 and a perfect 2-for-2 from long distance.
Jeremy Lin netted 15 points and handed out 11 assists. That's a pretty
spectacular night from the Houston backcourt.
Omer Asik had a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Marcus Morris,
Greg Smith, Toney Douglas and Carlos Delfino each scored in double-figures.
The Bulls are coming off an embarrassing, 92-75 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on
Saturday night. Luol Deng led the way with 11 points and Joakim Noah had 10.
They were the only two Bulls in double-digits.
The Hawks loss was a little disturbing to the Bulls considering how well they
played the previous night in Madison Square Garden. The Bulls bested the
Knicks 110-106, but Chicago laid a big-time egg in Atlanta.
"One night you come out and play so well and you feel great, and then the next
night you come out with the wrong mindset and don't play well," said Noah.
"The highs and lows are unbelievable. Our energy was bad, and we settled for
too many shots early in the clock. When you're tired, sometimes you just have
to move the ball around, and we didn't do that."
The Bulls rank in the top 10 in the NBA in all rebounding statistics, but
posted a season-low 31 against the Hawks.
"Our defense and our rebounding were both poor," acknowledged head coach Tom
Thibodeau. "We can't use being tired as an excuse. They played last night, and
they were on the road too. It's a will game. We just have to play for 48
minutes. Some nights shots won't fall. But you have to rely on your defense
and take care of the ball. When you do that, you give yourself a chance to
The Bulls have won their last two at home.
The Rockets topped the Bulls, 93-89 on Nov. 21. Harden went off for 28 points
that night and Houston has won the last two contests in this series. The Bulls
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Healthy ecosystems produce goods and services that provide livelihoods for people and the potential for economic development. These include fresh water, agricultural productivity, fisheries, forest products, energy and protection from natural hazards. But when human activity degrades the environment, these goods and services decline, hampering economic and social development and leaving rural, marginalized communities more vulnerable.
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New OECD publication says smart use of natural resources can alleviate poverty
The OECD has just released Natural Resources and Pro-Poor Growth: The Economics and Politics. This publication is intended to help decision-makers in developing countries reduce poverty. …
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Towards an equitable post 2012 climate agreement
A new publication on North /South equity will be launched on December 10th in Poznan, during the UNFCCC climate change negotiations.Towards an equitable post 2012 climate agreement will be presented at 11 am at the EU Pavilion during the Africa Day. …
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Women feel the heat of climate change
Women's lives are more at risk than men's because of climate change, according to IUCN. Climate change will affect all countries, but poor women in developing countries will be disproportionately affected. Despite this, most of the UNFCCC debate on climate so far has been gender-blind. …
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New climate change network
There is a growing recognition in discussions here in Poznan of the role that nature can play in helping people adjust to the impacts of climate change. Governments and environmental and development groups at the United Nations climate change conference are increasingly supporting such an approach. …
05 Dec 2008 | News story
Helping people adjust to climate change
IUCN has established a new network to help people suffering the effects of climate change learn how to cope with it. The Ecosystems and Livelihoods Adaptation Network, set up with the help of WWF and the MacArthur Foundation, will link up organizations that help people already feeling the impacts of climate change on the ground. To listen, click here. …
05 Dec 2008 | Audio
Social perspective on agenda at UNFCCC
IUCN's Senior Gender Advisor, Lorena Aguilar, says these negotiations show a more people-centred approach to dealing with climate change for the first time. To listen, click here. …
04 Dec 2008 | Audio
Ecosystems and Food
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This Poverty Environment Partnership (PEP) report is dedicated to the increasingly popular topic of 'Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation' (REDD). Making REDD Work for the Poor outlines how the design of REDD could infuence its poverty implications and the key requirements for ensuring that REDD works for the poor. …
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SMYRNA, Ga. -- A pedestrian was hit by a car at a busy Smyrna intersection Thursday morning.
Smyrna Police spokesman Michael Smith said an unidentified person suffered injuries after being hit on Spring Road at Cobb Parkway.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area while police investigate the accident. Smith said the only lane closed is Spring Road to Circle 75, but traffic is still building near the scene.


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LEVESON - "Tabloids demean women; new watchdog must take complaints from women"
Women's organisations (Eaves, End Violence Against Women Coalition, Equality Now and Object) who gave evidence to the Leveson Inquiry in January 2012 have warmly welcomed the 'Leveson Report' today (29 November) and called for all parties to get behind Leveson's model for a new independent regulator.
The women's groups said that Lord Leveson's recommendations "open the door" for government and media regulators to tackle the "endemic sexism" the women's groups found in a recent report, 'Just the Women', on the British press.
Key issues in the report:
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The report, entitled 'Just the Women'1, by Eaves, Equality Now, the End Violence Against Women Coalition and Object2, is an evaluation of eleven British national newspapers' content over a two week period in September this year. It examines how crimes of violence against women are reported, how women are portrayed more broadly, and the general visibility of women in public life. The fortnight's study found over 1,300 pieces of editorial and images which illustrated these issues.
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1. 'Just the Women' is what Newsnight editor Peter Rippon reportedly wrote in an email to a colleague concerning the lack of other authorities for evidence of Jimmy Savile's abuse.
2. Equality Now is an international human rights organisation working to promote and protect the rights of women and girls around the world. With members in 160 countries we partner with local and grassroots groups to document discrimination and violence against women and mobilise international action to stop these abuses.
The End Violence Against Women Coalition is the UK's largest coalition of organisations working to eradicate violence against women and girls; members include Rape Crisis England and Wales, Refuge, Women's Aid, The Women's Institute, Amnesty International UK and the TUC.
Object is an award-winning human rights organisation which campaigns against the sexual objectification of women in the media and popular culture.
Eaves is a London-based charity that provides high quality housing and support to vulnerable women. We also carry out research, advocacy and campaigning to prevent all forms of violence against women.
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iOptron CEM60, First Impressions
Posted 27 January 2014 - 10:43 PM
1. The package of 3 boxes (CEM60, CW and iEQ45 tripod) arrived on 26 Jan 14. Mine is Serial No CA10005. PE Curve, measured by encoder is 0.300 arcsec RMS. It was dispatched from China on 24 Jan 14. The following are pictures and comments on my experience in unpacking and setting it up.
2. The items were delivered without a user guide. The user guide is expected soon. iOptron has asked the first batch of testers to give feedback on their experience.
3. Packing and transportation box – Excellent.
4. Quality of product – Excellent physical condition.
5. My experience in setting up:
a. The setting up is straight forward for a GEM user. Some points to note are listed below.
b. RA and DEC locks – these are of a new design. The gear switch uses magnetic force and will be either at lock or disengage status. To lock, simply turn it to "engage" position. To unlock to "disengage". CAUTION: Make sure you place your other hand on the mount head to support it when you set to "disengage" position because the mount head may fall down under gravity.
c. Fitting CW bar - The fitting of the CW bar needs a little more care and attention. At an optimal angle(shown in image below), it can be done relatively easily.
d. Enagaging the Gear. To operate the mount, the RA and DEC locks must be placed in OPERATIONAL POSITION(a term I coined) – where the gear switch is full engaged for mount movement under power. This is how Kevin at iOptron explains this position: "Turn clockwise to release the gear switch. Turn counterclockwise all the way out then turn clockwise half a turn to engage the gear." CAUTION: It is important to set the knob properly to the OPERATIONAL POSITION to prevent damage to the gear when the mount moves under power. This is my interpretation of the "engage" and "disengage" positions and settings for operation:
(1) Engage position – the knob has to be turned fully counterclockwise, RA/DEC axis mechanically locked.
(2) Disengage position – the knob has to be turned fully clockwise, RA/DEC axis is released and free to move. This position is used for balancing.
(3) OPERATIONAL POSITION – the knob has to be turned clockwise half a turn from the "engage" position.
6. Operating Experience.
a. I did a one-star alignment on Sirius. Aligning was straightforward and mount goes to selected target reasonably accurate with a 24mm EP on a Megrez 90 scope.
b. PHD guiding – East-West/Norh-South calibration was a breeze. Clearing backlash was also straight forward. Unfortunately autoguiding failed because mount was drifting.
7. Major problem experienced - The mount drifts in RA in easterly direction in Track mode. When I switched off tracking (by pressing 0/Stop button on HC), object drift as expected in the Westerly direction. When I select Track mode (press 0/Stop button one more time), object drifts in the opposite direction to the East. It appears that the mount is applying the wrong correction to track the objects. I am working with iOptron to establish the cause of the problem. Investigation is in progress. I have used Sirius and Jupiter as test targets. With a 24mm EP on Megrez 90 scope, the drift across the entire field of fov of the 24mm EP is:
(1) Sirius – 8 mins 45 sec.
(2) Jupiter – about 9 mins 10 sec.
8. Firmware info on my 8407:
a. HC – 140119
b. Main – 140115
c. RA and DEC – 140121
Welcome feedback and other reports
Now the pictures and comments:
1. Shipment boxes.
2. Contents of the mount box.
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3. Content of the mount box – items taken out.
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4. Mount Head and CW – front view.
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5. Mount head – left side view
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6. CW bar.
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7. CW knob, mount head knobs and box keys
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8. Power adapter
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9. Hand controller cable and another cable.
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10. Hand controller
11. Battery cable and serial cable.
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13. Tripod
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14. Install bolts for Mount head, remove the North reference pin - it is not needed.
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15. Mount on tripod.
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16. Mount on tripod – securing bolt installed (on leveling bubble side)
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17. Mount on tripod – securing bolt installed (on compass side)
18. The lower red knob is for latitude setting adjustment.
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19. The infamous gear switch knob. (NEW Design)
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20. Remember to tighten this back securing screw to prevent it hitting the mount
21. I find this is a good position to install the CW bar for the first time.
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22. Right-side view of mount installed on tripod.
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23. Left-side view of mount installed on the tripod.
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24. Front view of mount installed on tripod.
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Posted 27 January 2014 - 11:25 PM
Congrats on new mount and I hope the problem gets resolved soon. Probably some minor code glitch
Posted 27 January 2014 - 11:27 PM
For drifting, is there a tracking speed selection?
Posted 27 January 2014 - 11:44 PM
Aside from the minor firmware glitch, ie; failure to track. One thing I noticed was that the mount did not come equipped with a thread on power connector. That's a shame, since the mount receptacle is still threaded for one.
Also, the cable between the RA and DEC axes has been improved over the original coiled cable, which could have been problematic.
Now I really want the CEM60 and CEM60 EC to hit the USA..
The supplied periodic error report of .30 arc seconds on your EC model is right in line with what iOptron estimated. Now to fix the tracking issue so you can confirm it.
Thanks again for the nice report, looking forward to more information as you put the mount through it's paces.
Posted 28 January 2014 - 01:52 AM
What is the heaviest rig you are planning to mount on it? I'm wondering if it will need CW bar extension or extra weights.
Posted 28 January 2014 - 02:59 AM
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Posted 28 January 2014 - 04:11 AM
Thanks for the extremely detailed first look. This is going to be an interesting ride....
Posted 28 January 2014 - 06:42 AM
Thank you for your kind comments. Previously I have received excellent technical support from Kevin and John (iOptron Tech Support) for iEQ45 and Smart EQ mounts. I am confident that they are also fully behind the support for the CEM 60. My specific reply to:
Bluejay08's question - For drifting, is there a tracking speed selection?
Experienced drift in tracking drift in both sidereal and solar modes. The HC also has Lunar speed, King speed (don't know what this is) and user defined speeds.
Paul – Yes, agree with you that the power connector can be improved with one with a thread. I hope iOptron is listening
Dvb's question - What is the heaviest rig you are planning to mount on it? I'm wondering if it will need CW bar extension or extra weights.
The CEM 60 should be able to handle my Meade LX200R (OTA is 12.5kg), the heaviest OTA in my inventory for imaging. The CEM 60 comes with a 10kg CW. I use my iEQ45 CW with my Megrez 90.
So I can use the iEQ45 CW with the CEM60 CW if I have to use a bigger scope.
Mmalik - Engraving should have capitalized 'S' in Singapore
It was an error in the engraving process. Hope to get another one with Singapore on it
Ranger Tim – while the PE measured at encoder end is 0.3 arcsec rms, I would need to test its tracking errors with real objects
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Posted 28 January 2014 - 04:48 PM
Congrats Alfred. Engraving should have capitalized 'S' in Singapore; come-on iOprton, you could've done better than that? Regards
I see that the plate is easily replaceable so they can re-do it if you want.
I have decided that if I have mine engraved I will have them engrave it with 馬 午
Seems fitting. Look forward to seeing more of your results.
Posted 28 January 2014 - 05:17 PM
What is the diameter of the counterweight shaft? I am wondering about compatibility with other mount counterweights.
Posted 28 January 2014 - 07:08 PM
Thanks for your comments/questions.
Dan - diameter of the CW shaft is 28mm.
Nomosnow - "stick on bubble" - My equipment are placed on a open roof top. You must have seen a broom stick in the corner of the roof top. LOL.
WhichwayisNorth - the small "s" on the plate is a small matter Main effort is to get mount working and test it
Hilmi - flexure at adjustable CW shaft - I am also new to this type of setup. I will report my findings on the tracking errors
Posted 28 January 2014 - 07:50 PM
I also agree that the way the counter weight bar is attached looks really iffy.
Posted 28 January 2014 - 07:56 PM
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Posted 28 January 2014 - 10:37 PM
Thank you for the report. It looks like the mount comes with an aluminum
carry case. Is this standard in the package? Or you pay extra to get the case?
Posted 28 January 2014 - 10:55 PM
Thank you for the report. It looks like the mount comes with an aluminum
carry case. Is this standard in the package? Or you pay extra to get the case?
The fitted case ships with the mount, or should I say, the mount ships in it, it is standard equipment. A very nice touch.
Posted 28 January 2014 - 11:02 PM
I did not see the weld spots :-) I think it is die-cast body.
It is a cast part. The 'holes' or depressions I think he is referring to is a result of injecting the alloy at those points.
They could be polished off I guess, but now we're talking extra time and extra $$$ for little more than cosmetics
Now, other upper end mounts, like the Avalons and others are CNC machined from a solid block of alloy, and don't show any marks except the mill pattern in the finish. Some people don't like the milled finish either.
Bottom line, the paint finish on my iEQ45, ZEQ25, Smart EQ Pro and Mini Tower Pro has never prevented me from observing or imaging with them all, so I guess it really doesn't matter unless you're a collector who only plans on looking at the mount during daylight hours?
Just my humble opinion...Paul
Posted 28 January 2014 - 11:08 PM
I also agree that the way the counter weight bar is attached looks really iffy.
The z-balanced mounts use that setup, and it's very useful for users like Alfred who image close to 0 degrees latitude.
You can adjust the shaft out and away from the mount for counterweight clearance. Notice in the image how close the counterweight is at the top of the shaft to the mount, and it still clears.
The ZEQ25 has the same setup, and I've been using it for over a year with absolutely ZERO issues with shaft flexure, and that's with two counterweights on the mount.
I don't expect the CEM60 to be any different, it's a non-issue.
Posted 29 January 2014 - 12:09 AM
I agree it doesn't matter a whole lot.
Posted 29 January 2014 - 12:53 AM
1) Excellent paint job
2) Pretty looking assembly
3) Machined single block aluminium components
4) Outstanding native uncorrected PE
5) Minimum backlash
6) Load carrying capacity same as what is stated on the tin
7) Encoders to reduce reliance on guiding and further improve the tracking ability
8) Ability to setup at wide range of latitudes all the way down to 0 degrees.
9) Easy to use hand controller
I wonder how many people given that list to choose from would go for the combination of No. 1, 2 and 6 if they had budget restrictions. I suspect most of the target market for the CEM60 would buy it for the theoretical tracking performance vs. price
Posted 29 January 2014 - 01:05 AM
Dear client please select 3 items from the following list, due to price restrictions we can only give you 3 out of the list:
1) Excellent paint job
2) Pretty looking assembly
3) Machined single block aluminium components
4) Outstanding native uncorrected PE
5) Minimum backlash
6) Load carrying capacity same as what is stated on the tin
7) Encoders to reduce reliance on guiding and further improve the tracking ability
8) Ability to setup at wide range of latitudes all the way down to 0 degrees.
9) Easy to use hand controller
I wonder how many people given that list to choose from would go for the combination of No. 1, 2 and 6 if they had budget restrictions. I suspect most of the target market for the CEM60 would buy it for the theoretical tracking performance vs. price
If it were a $1500-2500.00 mount I would agree.
Posted 29 January 2014 - 01:12 AM
Find me a mount with encoders meant for tracking accuracy and not purely for pointing at this price point. A good way to look at it is to look at the price of the non encoder version of CEM60 and then add the cost of adding a telescope drive master unit to it. Suddenly it becomes clear that the price point is not so high after all.


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Sam Rockwell was born on Nov. 5, 1968, in Daly City CA, near the San Francisco Bay area. His parents, who were both aspiring actors, moved to New York City when Rockwell was two years old. When the couple split up several years later, Rockwell moved to San Francisco with his father he but grew up spending summers with his mother in Greenwich Village, tagging along with her to downtown theaters and after parties. While hanging out at a theater rehearsal one summer day, a director suggested that 10-year-old Rockwell would be a hilarious addition to a comedy sketch. He was instantly attracted to the stage, and began appearing in productions every year after that. Rockwell's bohemian lifestyle s... Continue Bio >>
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Gentle readers, it is completely safe to browse here again.
We can all thank foureleven's husband, who in addition to being an excellent Harpy consort in many other ways, used his professional IT know-how to remove the trojan horse and other bugs that were fucking things up the last couple weeks. It took a pretty considerable investment of his time and we are SRSLY grateful. He will be rewarded with good karma, much love from on-line feminists everywhere, and some home-baked cookies.
Update by Foureleven: Devout reader Alison noticed the security issue briefly returned today. After a non-stressful call with Bluehost, our domain provider, we learned our site was the victim of a code injection, specifically designed to attack WordPress blogs, that installed malware whenever someone visited the site. (I had to Wikipedia code injection because I had never heard the term before.) Apparently, this has been happening to a number of other blogs as well because WordPress released a new security update today, designed to prevent these types of attacks from happening in the future. If you use WordPress, take note that they are urging all users to update to the 3.1.4. I wish I could give the creators of SQL injections an angry look of disdain, but I'll just take comfort in the fact that both Bluehost and WordPress are on top of things.


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Jennifer Hellwig, MS, RD
Throat cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in an abnormal way in the throat.
Cancer occurs when cells in the body—in this case throat cells—divide without control or order. Normally, cells divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms, called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to
malignant tumors, which can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body. A
benign tumor
usually does not invade or spread.
The cause of throat cancer is not known.
Factors that can increase your chance of developing throat cancer include:
If you have any of these symptoms, do not assume it is due to throat cancer. These symptoms may be caused by other conditions. Tell your doctor if you have any of these:
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. The doctor may feel for any lumps in your neck. You may be referred to an otolaryngologist, a doctor who specializes in head and neck surgery.
Your bodily fluids and tissue may be tested. This can be done with:
Your internal structures may need to be viewed and examined. This can be done with:
When throat cancer is found, staging tests are done to find out if the cancer has spread. Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer.
Surgery removes the cancerous tumor and nearby tissue, and possibly nearby lymph nodes. In very rare cases, surgery to remove large tumors of the throat may also require removal of tissue for swallowing. As a result, food may enter the windpipe and reach the lungs, which might cause
pneumonia. In cases when this is a risk, your surgeon may remove the larynx or voice box. The windpipe will be attached to the skin through a hole in the neck, which is used for breathing.
This is the use of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may be:
This is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be given in many forms including pill, injection, and/or via a catheter. The drugs enter the bloodstream and travel through the body killing mostly cancer cells, but also some healthy cells.
Often times, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are used together to kill cancer of the
throat. This combined approach may be better than surgery or radiation alone.
To reduce your chance of getting throat cancer, take the following steps:
American Cancer Society
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Cancer Society
Forastiere AA. Head and neck cancer: overview of recent developments and future directions.
Semin Oncol. 2000 Aug;27(4 Suppl 8):1-4.
Forastiere AA, Trotti A. Radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy: a strategy that improves locoregional control and survival in oropharyngeal cancer.
J Natl Cancer Inst. 1999 91(24):2065-2066.
General information about oropharyngeal cancer. National Cancer Institute website. Available at:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/oropharyngeal/patient. Accessed May 1, 2013.
What are the risk factors for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers? American Cancer Society website. Available at:
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/oralcavityandoropharyngealcancer/detailedguide/oral-cavity-and-oropharyngeal-cancer-risk-factors. Updated February 26, 2013. Accessed May 1, 2013.
Last reviewed May 2013 by Igor Puzanov, MD;
Michael Woods, MD
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|Spiritual Care Programme
The Spiritual Care Programme
Rigpa's Spiritual Care Programme offers practical ways in which the wisdom and compassion of the Buddhist teachings can benefit those facing illness or death, and help support their families and care-givers.
The Education part of the Programme offers seminars and training delivered by a team of highly trained educators and facilitators. Over the past 19 years, we have worked with hospitals, hospices and universities, and trained more than 30,000 healthcare professionals and volunteers in Europe, Australia and the United States in all areas of healthcare and social services, and supported many people facing serious illness, death, or bereavement, and their families.
Dechen Shying | Spiritual Care Centre in Ireland
Dzogchen Beara, Rigpa's centre for long-term and secluded retreats in the west of Ireland, is an important the centre of activity for the Spiritual Care Programme. Over the years, it has welcomed people affected by motor neurone disease (ALS), multiple sclerosis, and those dealing with cancer, and other long term illness, and their families.
The Spiritual Care Centre Dechen Shying, opened at Dzogchen Beara in 2009. It offers a sanctuary of rest, reflection, healing and inspiration for all those facing the challenges of serious illness or disability, or loss.
Sukhavati | New Spiritual Care Centre in Germany
Approximately 70km south east of Berlin, in the old spa-town of Bad Saarow Rigpa will start building a new Spiritual Care Centre. This beautiful location has excellent transport connections to Berlin and a well-developed infrastructure of local medical services.
International Spiritual Care Conference in 2009
In April 2009 in Ireland, the Spriritual Care Programme held a ground-breaking conference entitled Compassion and Presence - Spiritual Care for the Living and Dying. Leading experts from the fields of medicine, science, psychology and pastoral care presented different spiritual and contemplative approaches to care, and showed how they could be applied in any setting.


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Press Release from Kerry Knodle:
On January 4, 2013, GreenTek Career Academy Charter School ("GreenTek") announced that it was withdrawing its application for a charter school in Rockford and its related appeal of the Rockford School District's denial of the application. This decision was made following a meeting with the Illinois State Charter School Commission (the "Commission") to discuss the status of its appeal of District 205's denial of GreenTek's charter application. At the meeting, the Commission provided helpful and constructive feedback on how GreenTek could improve its application. In addition, the Commission has expressed its willingness to collaborate with GreenTek in working towards providing a high quality charter school proposal. According to Kerry Knodle, GreenTek's spokesman, the decision to withdraw the appeal was made so that GreenTek could promptly amend its application to ensure full compliance with the Commission's mandates. As Mr. Knodle noted, "GreenTek is excited about the Commission's offer and commitment to the process and is looking forward to working with the Commission in achieving GreenTek's goal of providing deeply needed services to the Rockford community.
UPDATE: ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- The man behind what would have been Rockford's first Charter high school has withdrawn his application.
As you may recall, last year, District 205 denied Kerry Knodle's application for Greentek Charter School. Knodle was in the process of appealing that decision.
He tells us he met with the Illinois State Charter School Commission, who offered quite a bit of feedback to help imporve his application. Knodle says he will be working with the Commission to draft a brand new proposal in the coming moths. Knodle's ultimate goal is to help drop-outs from Rockford Public Schools.
ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- A final decision on a proposed charter high school for stateline drop-outs won't be delivered tomorrow as expected.
The State Charter School Commission was scheduled to be in Rockford to deliver its findings on the application for GreenTek Charter High School.
However, the group's website says the meeting is cancelled. The applicants for the charter school plan to release more information tomorrow.
You may remember the Rockford School Board rejected the proposal for GreenTek last fall, saying the program didn't provide for students with disabilities and ESL learners.
Proponents of the school say District 205 doesn't provide enough dropout recovery options, and this plan could help students between 17 and 21 earn their GED.


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Holiday Decorating Tips
(Sioux Center) -- The tree is up and the halls have been decked with your normal
decor, but you're not quite satisfied with the way your home looks for your
upcoming holiday gathering. Over the next few days Shirley Vos, owner of her
own design business "Inside Out" and design guru at Vander Berg Furniture in
Sioux Center, will share some last minute holiday decorating ideas with us.
What do people see first when they come to your home to celebrate? The door. Shirley suggests getting a little more creative this year.
As you consider what style wreaths for the door and finishes touches on you
hoiday decor, Shirley tells us that trends this holiday season are going away
from the standard green and red.
NEED SHIRLY'S HELP? Here's her number: 712-441-3120
(Sioux Center) -- Not sure how to warm up your home and make it more inviting
before company arrives? Shirley Vos, owner of design business "Inside Out" and
design guru at Vander Berg Furniture in Sioux Center, says that there's one sure
fire way to add ambience to your home for the holidays....lights.
A way to incorporate lights that will make people feel welcome as soon as they
come in is by using them in the foyer. Shirley suggests using mirrors to
amplify the glow.
Another suggestion for adding light is by placing battery operated lights in
jars or wine bottles and grouping them together to form a focal point. Add some
garland around the base to complete the look. A hint on getting a hole in the
wine bottle big enough to place the light...Shirly says to use a masonry bit to
drill the hole.
(Sioux Center) -- Still decking the halls? Shirley Vos, owner of design business
"Inside Out" and design guru at Vander Berg Furniture in Sioux Center, has some
last minute ideas to make your home cozy and welcoming.
The literal source of warmth in a home is the fire place. Shirley suggests
paying special attention to this focal point where the family gathers.
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Another natural gathering place is where the food is...Shirley says that giving
something to talk about while dining might be fun.
A final fun idea to get your family and friends creativity rolling this
Christmas involves something you may not have used for a while.
So many great ideas! Thanks to Shirley Vos of owner of inside out and designer
with Vander Berg Furniture in Sioux Center for the holiday decorating tips.
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Holiday Gift Guide
by Alyssa Grossman and Christina Parrella, 12/05/2012
Photo: Jen Davis
When Hurricane Sandy hit the New York City area in late October, relief poured in through numerous efforts, including text-message donations, volunteering and dining out. But the contributions don't stop there. The gifts we've collected here in our annual guide will help spread holiday cheer, both to their recipients and to those who need the help of various charity organizations. From jewelry whose sales directly benefit Hurricane Sandy relief programs to products that support the World Wildlife Fund, this season you can shop for your loved ones and give the gift of aid with merchandise. There are also NYC-themed goodies like borough tees for men and women; magnets and mugs; and the annual FDNY firefighters calendar, sales of which supports the New York City Fire Museum. Read on for more ideas on how you can make a difference this holiday season. —Christina Parrella


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Dr. Harry L. Williams, the 10th president of Delaware State University, has received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Appalachian State University.
The award is given annually to an Appalachian graduate who has excelled in his or her career field and has demonstrated leadership in their community.
Williams earned his bachelor's, master's and educational specialist degrees from Appalachian. He has a doctorate degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from East Tennessee State University.
Williams has had a 23-year career in higher education, including appointments as vice chancellor for enrollment services at Appalachian, interim associate vice president for academic affairs, interim senior associate vice president for academic and student affairs with the UNC General Administration, and provost and vice president of academic affairs at Delaware State University before being named president in 2010.
Under his direction, DSU's national ranking rose from 17th to 13th in the 2013 Historically Black Colleges and Universities rankings by U.S. News and World Report.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Seth Curry scored 21 points, Quinn Cook added 18 and fifth-ranked Duke cruised to a 79-60 win Saturday over defending Atlantic Coast Conference champion Florida State.
Duke raced to an 18-2 lead and never looked back, building a 26-point advantage at one point on the way to a 42-22 cushion at halftime.
The Blue Devils (19-2, 6-2 ACC) scored the game's first 11 points, while Florida State went nearly six-and-a-half minutes before getting its second basket. Duke shot 60.8 percent and connected on 11 of 18 from 3-point range as Florida State allowed a season high in points.
Curry, who had 13 points by halftime, was 7 of 11 from the floor and 5 of 7 from behind the arc. Cook was 4 of 6 from long range.
Freshman Aaron Thomas led Florida State (12-9, 4-4) with 14 points.
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Tratados y partes contratantes
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|Declaración sobre la aplicación continuada
|18 de enero de 1994
|Entrada en vigor
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Información adicionalAccession to the Lisbon Act (1958) by the Soviet Union: March 16, 1965; Entry into force: July 1, 1965. Signature of the Stockholm Act (1967): July 14, 1967; Ratification: December 4, 1968; Entry into force: April 26, 1970. Declaration of continued application by the Republic of Georgia: January 18, 1994. Entry into force date given as date of independence.
|Entrada en Vigor
|Acta de Estocolmo (1967)
|Declaración sobre la aplicación continuada: 18 de enero de 1994
|25 de diciembre de 1991
Declaraciones, Reservas etc.Signature and ratification of the Stockholm Act (1967) were accompanied by the following declaration: "At the time of the signing of the Stockholm Act of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property; the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics deems it necessary to declare that the provisions of Article 24 of the Convention, providing the contracting parties with the possibility of extending the effects of the Convention to the territories for the external relations of which they are responsible, are antiquated and out of line with the Declaration of the General Assembly of the United Nations on the granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples (Resolution 1514/XV of December 14, 1960)."
Stockholm Act (1967): With the declaration provided for in Article 28(2) relating to the International Court of Justice.


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Chad Keohane Joins ISU Men's Golf Staff
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head men's golf coach Andrew Tank announced today the addition of Chad Keohane to his staff as an assistant coach.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Chad to our program," Tank said. "He brings experience as a player and a coach. He will be a great asset as our program tries to reach new goals."
Keohane graduated from the University of Texas El Paso in 2009 where he was a member of the golf team. He was a Second Team All-C-USA pick in 2006.
Keohane went on to a professional golfing career as fulltime member of the Hooters Tour. He's been an instructor at the IMG Academy since 2011 and was a graduate assistant at UTEP.
"I am beyond excited to be joining the Iowa State athletic community," Keohane said. "Coach Tank has built a very strong, competitive team here and I can't wait to come and help him try to bring the team more success. With the beautiful campus and state-of-the-art golf facilities, the Iowa State golf programs are on the rise and I'm so glad to be a part of it."
Iowa State is coming off of its first NCAA Finals appearance since 1953, finishing 25th at the 2014 NCAA Championship. The Cyclones return their top-six golfers from last season, including All-American Scott Fernandez and All-Big 12 performers Sam Daley, Ruben Sondjaja and Nick Voke.


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Tunas Baru ...IndonesiaAgricultureFunding via Tanaoba Lais Manekat Foundation (TLM)
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Kenanga Indah Group
Update on Kenanga Indah GroupThe Kenanga Indah Group needs a new loan with increasing size to continue business and to cover the price of feed. The loans will be used to purchase super quality piglets and feed.
Ni Komang uses her loans to purchase 3 superior piglets and uses the rest for feed. To reduce the cost of feed, she gives the piglets a traditional feed made from banana leaf. She hopes the price will be high again because it is already nearing the holiday for Hindusm.
Previous Loan DetailsThe Kenanga Indah group requests their fifth loan with the same loan amount and the same members. The loan will be used to purchase piglets, feed, and renovate the barn. The group still needs the loans until they all have enough savings. With support from her husband, Ni Komang continues her l... More from Kenanga Indah Group's previous loan »
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More information about this loan
This loan is part of MUK's effort to reach small business owners in rural areas of Bali in Indonesia. Borrowers often lack collateral to be eligible for working capital loans and are located in areas where access to microfinance is limited. MUK organizes borrowers into groups that cross guarantee one another, allowing them to qualify for a loan. By funding this loan you are providing underserved borrowers with crucial capital to sustain their existing businesses.
About Koperasi Mitra Usaha Kecil (MUK)This loan is serviced by Koperasi Mitra Usaha Kecil (MUK), a microfinance cooperative headquartered in West Bali, Indonesia. MUK's mission is to provide chronically poor people in Bali with opportunities to improve their lives, while raising social awareness of economic and environmental issues.
Most MUK clients live in rural settings on less than $1.25 per day. MUK's financial products are targeted to clients' productive activities including small businesses, farming, and livestock rearing. MUK supports clients with training in household budgeting, livestock rearing, and small business management.
MUK provides services to clients of all races and religions. For more information about MUK, please visit its partner page. Also, consider joining MUK's Kiva lending team, Friends of Mitra Usaha Kecil.
Concurrent and Successive Loans
Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 8 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
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Now that TLC members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas have lent their assistance on J. Cole's Born Sinner album, the North Carolina rapper is planning to return the favor on the group's upcoming project.
While speaking with Billboard.com backstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival over the weekend, Cole touched on his "Crooked Smile" collab with TLC and expressed his excitement at the possibility of working with the pair on their next album.
"I was such a fan of theirs growing up," said Cole, who brought TLC out to perform "Crooked Smile" at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas this weekend. "I still am. It's like when I made 'Crooked Smile,' I instantly thought of them because not only did I miss their voice, but they had these huge positive records, like 'Unpretty' and 'Waterfalls.' And I was just like, 'Man, it makes too much sense. I gotta have them on a song like 'Crooked Smile.''
"I got some production on the album that they doing," Cole continued. "What we really planning on doing is to really go in and lock in. Cause as a producer I know what I can give them. I know what I can bring them. And I know what they need. They don't need me, but I'll give them my best material."
Due to the Born Sinner creator's What Dreams May Come Tour, J. Cole's possible contribution to TLC's upcoming album is still up in the air. Cole spoke on the Wale-assisted tour, What Dreams May Come, which was inspired by the 1998 film of the same name, a motion picture starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding Jr.
"Born Sinner was based on that movie, conceptually," Cole said. "'Cause if you listen to the album, it's literally like you go to hell. You're starting off in hell and you're trying to make it to heaven. And the tour is the same way, so that's why we called it What Dreams May Come."
Cole also revealed that he plans on making a stop in New York soon, though no date has been confirmed.
"There's certain places you just gotta go," Cole said. "It's even other places that I'm not going that I wish I was going, but New York is one of those ones we definitely gonna come see. I just can't announce anything for a few weeks."
Lastly, Cole addressed album sales for his sophomore effort, Born Sinner. Despite outselling a number of top Rap albums this year, he said he's more concerned with the response from fans.
"It feels good," Cole said. "Sales are a nice bonus to the reaction. I'm really just grateful about the reaction and the love and appreciating that. Sales are like a great bonus behind that…I would love to hit platinum. That'd be amazing."
Born Sinner has outsold Kanye West's sixth solo album, Yeezus. Both albums were released in June.
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