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- Date submitted: 31 Oct 2011
- Stakeholder type: Major Group
- Name: World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)
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General Contenta) What are the expectations for the outcome of Rio+20, and what are the concrete proposals in this regard, including views on a possible structure of the Outcome document? Rio +20 should give way to a clear, action-oriented outcome document, produced with the participation of all major stakeholders, including governments and civil society groups. The text should present a global commitment to living within planetary boundaries through a fair and just green economy, with an effective supporting governance structure. Governments should commit to achieving ambitious Sustainable Development Goals that compliment work done towards achieving the MDGs.
b) What are the comments, if any, on existing proposals: e.g., a green economy roadmap, framework for action, sustainable development goals, a revitalized global partnership for sustainable development, or others? First, the World Federation of United Nations Associations believes that the creation of a Global Environmental Organization, a specialized agency based on an upgraded United Nations Environmental Programme, is critical to improving international environmental governance, and to ensuring planetary environmental sustainability. WFUNA?s work is guided by the vision of a United Nations that is a powerful force in meeting common global challenges. WFUNA therefore works to strengthen and improve the United Nations.
Both Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner have promoted the fact that successful sustainable development is dependent on the strengthening of the environmental pillar. Over the last 20 years, this pillar has suffered from a dearth of resources. The outcome document should present the creation of a specialized environmental organization as a critical way to strengthen the environmental pillar. The document should recommend that the Secretary-General be requested to submit draft statutes for a specialized agency to the next session of the UNGA via ECOSOC.
Second, WFUNA supports the incorporation of the Secretary-General?s Sustainable Energy for All initiative into the sustainable Development Goals:
- Achieving universal access to modern energy services
- Doubling energy efficiency by 2030
- Doubling the share of renewables in the global energy portfolio by 2030
Given that nearly three billion people still use dirty fuels such as coal or traditional biomass, these cross-cutting goals are critical to overcoming poverty, social inequality, and climate change challenges. The world must care for the needs of our growing global population while avoiding increased emissions. Developing countries must receive international support through technology cooperation, capacity development, and finance for scalable green technologies.
c) What are the views on implementation and on how to close the implementation gap, which relevant actors are envisaged as being involved (Governments, specific Major Groups, UN system, IFIs, etc.); National governments, in collaboration with Major Groups, should develop national action plans to implement those goals set at Rio +20.
Moreover, the first commitment period of goals should be set in the relatively near term, by 2020, to encourage immediate implementation while political commitment is fresh.
d) What specific cooperation mechanisms, partnership arrangements or other implementation tools are envisaged and what is the relevant time frame for the proposed decisions to be reached and actions to be implemented? Rio +20 should launch a new a public/private financing initiative to help developing countries make the transition to a green economy. The global green economy fund should have a multi-stakeholder governance structure, similar to global health institutions, with representatives from developed and developing countries, as well as from the private sector and Major Groups.
Specific Elementsa) Objective of the Conference: To secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development, assessing the progress to date and remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development and addressing new and emerging challenges. Contributions could include possible sectoral priorities (e.g., (e.g., energy, food security and sustainable agriculture, technology transfer, water, oceans, sustainable urbanization, sustainable consumption and production, natural disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation, biodiversity, etc.) and sectoral initiatives that contribute to integrate the three pillars of sustainable development could be launched and endorsed at Rio+20. Given the unstable state of the world economy, it is clear that the current balance between the three sustainable development pillars must be recalibrated. The world?s resources, while respecting state sovereignty, must be protected and renewed sustainably in order to ensure we meet our needs and the needs of future generations. WFUNA therefore advocates for a strengthening of the environmental pillar through the creation of a specialized environmental agency, a Global Environmental Organization. Moreover, an implementation arm to this organization should be created to support national plans to enact environmental agreements.
In addition, as the Green Climate Fund created under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change focuses primarily on mitigation, special attention should be brought to ensure the survival of those regions most affected by climate change.
b) Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication: views regarding how green economy can be a means to achieve sustainable development in its three dimensions, and poverty eradication; what is its potential added value; experience to date, including what has worked and how to build upon success, what are the challenges and opportunities and how to address the challenges and seize opportunities, and possible elements of an agreement in outcome document on a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication In a speech given on 12 January 2011, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon explained: ?Climate change affects everything from the health of the world economy to the health of our citizens.? The causes and consequences of climate change exacerbate the North-South divide and impede sustainable development. Ultimately, the broad scope of the climate problem requires the attention of all global actors ? Heads of States, multinational corporations, civil society and individual consumers. While the a lack of an international agreement on climate change has not given the private sector a clear signal to shift to a green economy, some multinationals have begun transitioning to a low-carbon economy. WFUNA?s Go Beyond climate change program aims to bring together corporations and members of civil society to find innovative and collaborative solutions for climate change, with a focus on changing consumption behavior.
Sustainable development, though, requires more than voluntary commitments from stakeholders. As UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christina Figueres said in a speech on 10 October 2011, the private sector can power new growth, create jobs in new sectors, help alleviate poverty and stabilize the climate. Rio +20 should send a clear signal to the private sector that sustainable business is, and will increasingly be, more profitable than business as usual. Moreover, governments must agree at Rio +20 to the development of an instrument ensuring the liability of corporations for social or environmental damage.
Moreover, developing countries should be promised investment in their green sectors and support in fulfilling standards to compete in international greening markets.
c) Institutional framework for sustainable development: Priorities and proposals for strengthening individual pillars of sustainable development, as well as those for strengthening integration of the three pillars, at multiple levels; local, national, regional and international. UNEP should be upgraded to a specialized agency under article 57 of the UN Charter, with Universal Membership, more decision making authority, and increased budgetary autonomy.
Despite achievements in international environmental governance (IEG) through UNEP and multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), the overall governance architecture still fails to effectively mitigate global environmental problems. By treating each issue separately, there is a duplication of effort, lack of scientific data sharing, and inefficient treatment of the root causes of degradation. Currently, UNEP?s resources are low compared to the Global Environmental Facility, an independent financial organization. In addition, decisions taken by the UNEP Governing Council (a rotating council of 58 member state ministers) are referred to the General Assembly, and scarce financial resources are inefficiently targeted. Moreover, as there are now over 500 MEAs, many developing countries find their financial and human resources stretched to participate in negotiation, administration, and implementation.
The organization should create an anchor institution to provide policy guidance to MEAs. The Conference of Parties of MEAs should be respected in their autonomy, but synergies should be encouraged where they promote the more effective and cost-efficient delivery of environmental services. This should reduce administrative costs of secretariats and liberate resources for implementation at the national level. Future MEAs should be negotiated under the auspices of this new organization, reducing the current treaty fragmentation and doubling the effectiveness of resources developed over the past decades. The relationship with civil society should be strengthened and formalized through an inclusive voting structure. A new implementation body in the organization should financially and technically support developing and least developed countries to meet their MEA commitments. Currently, all eight of UNEP?s divisions have monitoring, assessment, and reporting responsibilities, creating redundancies. Moreover, resources for review mechanisms could be pooled into a comprehensive system whereby reporting could be streamlined into one document, and submitted to one body. This move would use significantly less national government administrative resources.
That the environmental pillar is weakest has severe implications for the success of the two other pillars of sustainable development. The environmental pillar should be strengthened and develop a more coordinated and powerful policy voice ? this upgrading will have cross-cutting effects in the economic and social pillars, as these both depend on a healthy planet. Furthermore, a Sustainable Development Council should be developed at the international level to ensure better integration of the three pillars.
d) Any proposals for refinement of the two themes. Recall that Resolution 64/236 describes the focus of the Conference: "The focus of the Conference will include the following themes to be discussed and refined during the preparatory process: a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication and the institutional framework for sustainable development". N/A
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Volleyball Opens Carolina Trip With 3-1 Victory Over Pfeiffer
The Princeton volleyball team moved into the double-digit mark in victories this season when it opened its Spring Break trip through North Carolina with a 3-1 win at Pfeiffer.
Both junior Cody Kessel and sophomore Devin Stearns recorded 15 kills apiece in a 25-20, 18-25, 25-17, 25-14 road win Monday evening. Senior tri-captains Jeff Stapleton and Davis Waddell started and combined for 13 kills, while junior middle Will Siroky added seven kills and three blocks.
Freshman setter Chris Kennedy recorded 45 assists and four digs, while junior libero Tony Ensbury added nine digs. Kessel led all Princeton players with 12 digs, while Stearns had 10 to go along with his exceptional .464 hitting percentage.
Princeton will continue its stretch against the Conference Carolina teams Wednesday when it takes on both Barton and Mount Olive.

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Now that the country is experiencing an early spring heat wave, it's easy to forget that just a few weeks ago a Nor'easter was ripping up trees and flooding roadways. Watching the storm I realized I was suffering from post-winter-stress-disorder, a topic I wrote about on my blog motherblogger.net, where I mistake the plain old winter blues for thinking my life is in a real crisis. The storm made me realize that bad weather depresses me and that I needed an instant I pick me up. When I was invited to try Fake Bake an organic, all natural fake tan spray I knew I found my answer and booked an appointment.
As my spray day approached I started to have deep Snookie fear. I imagined myself orange and shiny like a supermarket pumpkin rather than sun kissed and radiant like Dana Delany on the cover of this very magazine. My husband, David, even sat me down and said, "I like your skin tone, no I love it, I don't want you to come home looking like someone you're not." I padded his knee, anxious to feel sunny on the outside and reassured him that if it was really bad it would wash off in a week.
At the appointment, I was greeted by my technician who asked me to undress in a private room and exfoliate with exclusive Fake Bake wipes that felt like damp public school paper towels with a hint of grit. I let her know I was ready, stepped into a black tent with nothing on but a paper thong and allowed myself to be sprayed with the water-soluble, organic, mist that contains skin firming peptides and is paraben-free. The machine was about as big as a Mighty-Might vacuum and the sensation of cold air made my nipples perk up, but it was too late to be embarrassed. I closed my eyes and let her spray tan my face. When it was done, I opened my eyes and was afraid I looked like the FTD man. The technician told me to wait a few minutes and then get dressed. There were no mirrors in the room and I was anxious to see the result. When I stepped out of the room there were a couple of pale would-be Fake Bakers in the waiting and they all collectively said, "Wow!" when they saw me.
I blushed under my bronzer and looked in the mirror. I was transformed from a tired, winter hermit into a honey-toned jet-setter who had just returned from a jaunt in St. Barths. The new splash of sun made skin look healthy and younger and my teeth look whiter. I even felt thinner because the tan had made my winter chicken skin and cellulite look smoother—albeit temporarily.
I walked home smiling at strangers. But the best part, was that I felt playful about my body again, instead of needing to cover it up with tights, boots, and turtleneck sweaters. That evening, I brushed my teeth in nothing but my underpants. I started to tease David by flashing my sudden and dramatic bikini line. He kissed my fake tan neck and said I smelled faintly of fruit. Outside, it was cold and rainy again, but inside, I felt summery and more confident than I had in months. It was like getting an infusion of body confidence and by now we all know that confidence is the best aphrodisiac. A romantic evening and at least one orgasm later I can safely say, that Fake Bake is the safest and happiest sunless suntan around.


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Kristina Kim and Dosa Staff members displaying the American
side of the reversible patchwork shawl to be given to the First Lady
of Korea ,Kim Yoon-ok....by First Lady Michelle Obama.
Side one created from 38 patchwork panels constructed by Laverne
Brackens ,African American Quilter of Fairfield, Texas.
Side two...all white Korean patchwork designed by Christina Kim of
Dosa, Inc., Los Angeles ,California.
The shawl has two sides, one inspired by traditional Korean patchwork and the other an example of American improvisational quilting, ideally representing the coming together of two peoples and two cultures.
The white patchwork side of the shawl represents Korea. Designer Christina Kim, a Korean-American, has long been interested in reuse, the employment of leftover materials and mending. Her childhood memories of Korea, a time of relative poverty not long after the war, are colored by an appreciation for the scarcity of material objects and an awareness of the need to care for them. But the notion of husbandry or mending was not merely utilitarian; it was also akin to aesthetic expression. The effort to artfully repair and object ,no matter how modest, suggested an appreciation for the beauty of the original and of the labor taken to produce it. Mending did not necessarily imply a seamless restoration; a repair could be clearly visible or completed with materials different from those of the item being repaired. Mending demanded effort, often handwork, skillfully applied. The visible mark of a well made repair could enhance the complexity and beauty of an object. Patchwork was often used to mend textiles, especially,jogakbo, a traditional Korean patchwork said to result from the resourceful employment of small, odd-shaped pieces left over after cutting the curved silhouettes of the hanbok garment from bolts of fabric. The use of varied and subtle shades of white also reference Korea, in particular, the muted whites of Yi Dynasty porcelain ceramics, a refined aesthetic, deliberately imperfect, expressing an affinity to nature. The irregular fabric pieces used for the patchwork shawl were cut from swatches and sample garments. This side has been hand embroidered with the hibiscus, the national flower of Korea.
The side of the shawl representing the US is sewn from remnants of quilted textiles made by Laverne Brackens to which roses have been embroidered. Brackens, from a six-generation line of quilt makers, practices a style of improvisational quilt making with a long tradition among African-American women across the South. She works some of her patterns out as she sews; others, she says,come to her in her dreams. Brackens' quilts have been shown in numerous museum exhibits nationwide and this year she was honored as a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment of the Arts. In 2004, Christina Kim asked Brackens to make one-of-a-kind fabric panels for Kim's colthing and housewares company, dosa, using off-cuts the company had collected in its sewing factory the previous five years. Brackens reworked bags of loose scraps reflecting the dosa color palette into something fresh and uniquely her own. Inspired individual expression is at the heart of improvisational quilt making as it is for many iconic American art forms; indeed, individual expression is often thought essential to the idea of what it means to be an American. Brackens' bold,colorful textiles were used to make shoulder bags, cushions, pillows and other items in the dosa line. Any off-cuts or leftovers were sorted and saved for future projects. Thirty-eight remnants of Brackens' textiles were sewn together for the American side of the shawl. Images of American roses, varieties both cultivated and wild, were hand embroidered on this side. A flower prized by American gardeners and botanists since colonial times; the rose is America's national flower.
|Embrodered rose for the American side of the patchwork shawl.
|One of Laverne Brackens' Improvisational Quilts.
|Laverne Arella Brackens
b. 1927. From Fairfield, Texas.
2011 National Endowment for the Arts
Fellowship Award recipient.
|Dosa Designer bag created from African American Improvisational
Patchwork panels created by Laverne Brackens.
|Scraps of cloth saved and recyled into patchwork by Dosa ,Inc.
|The creative composition in its beginning stages.
|Cutting and Sewing process.
|Ironing and Inspecting Side One.
|Side One front and back.
|Signing the artwork is of utmost importance.
|Beginning stages of Side two-Korean Patchwork.
|Side two piecing completed.
|Side one and two laid out on table together.
|The embrodery process.
|Creating a protective covering for the shawl.
|Finished Product....Sides one and two.
|Shawl in its protective envelope.
Christina Kim, American, b.1957, Seoul, Korea, immigrated to US 1971; designer & owner of dosa, a Los Angeles-based company that designs and manufactures clothing and housewares; years working with dosa; 28. Project responsibilities: concept, design, research, quilting and embroidery. Time spent on project: 5 days.
Hendrika Lamers, American, b. 1933, Wierden, Netherlands, immigrated to US 1958; educator, home economist, textiles, knitting, embroidery and applique, mother; years working with dosa: 13. Project responsibiities: hibiscus flower embroidery. Time spent on project: 2 days.
Irma Gudiel, American, b. 1953, Guatemala City, Guatemala, immigrated to US 1976; sample maker, mother; years working with dosa: 15. Project responsibilities: single needle sewing. Time spent on project: 1 day.
Jill Spurgin, American, b. 1930, Cheltenham, England; immigrated to US 1966; fiber artist, educator, mother. Her daughter, Karen, has worked with dosa for 15 years as an associate designer. Project responsibilties: rose blossom embroidery. Time spent on project: 2 days.
Mona Shah, Indian, b. 1966, Ahmedabad, India; testile designer; years working with dosa: 8. Project responsibiities: hibiscus flower embroidery. Time spent on project: 4 days.
Norma Galindo, American, b. 1961, Durango, Mexico; sample cutter, mother;years working with dosa: 4.5. Project responsibilities: fabric cutting. Time spent on project: 1/2 day.
Yoo~on Ahn, American, b. 1958, Seoul, Korea; immigrated to US 1984; quilter, seamstress, mother; years working with dosa: 24. Project responsibilities: jogakbo (Korean patchwork), embroidery. Time spent on project: 3 days.
Additional team members: Amanda Pulido, Caroline Jurovic, Elena Chien, Holly Smith, Jennifer Cheh, Lisa Faith, Meghan Murphy, Karen Spurgin.
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Summer Sampler Series: My Finished Top
I just couldn't be happier with how this top turned out. I think it's clear that the Encyclopedia Of Pieced Quilt Patterns is a gold mine of design possibilities—I can't wait to scour it for more gems like the blocks above.
To finish the top, I decided to sash the blocks in white. I wanted the sashing to look more like background than actual sashing. With white sashing, a white border, and a fair amount of white in the blocks themselves, the blocks look like they're floating in a field of white instead of trapped in block-sized boxes. And all the white keeps the focus on these fabulous blocks, rather than distracting from them. To add just a bit of additional interest, I made teeny pinwheels for cornerstones.
White is still my go-to neutral background color. Yes, even with grubby little hands around. Kona Coal and Kona Stone are fun ways to mix things up sometimes, but I still think there's nothing like fresh clean white in a quilt. It really brings the contrast like nothing else. Plus, the more a quilt is washed and used, the softer it gets, right?
For anyone looking to do something similar for their Summer Sampler quilt, here are some specifics on my sashing and border. You will need 1.75 yards of fabric for the sashing and borders.
- For borders, cut 2 strips 4" x 54," and 2 strips, 4" x 48"
- For sashing, cut 15 strips, 2.5" x 12.5"
- For pinwheels, from background/sashing fabric, cut 12 squares 2" x 2", and from prints, cut 12 squares 2" x 2" (2 squares each from 6 prints)
Use the 2" squares to make half-square triangles, and trim the HSTs to 1.5" square. Sew together the HSTs to make 2.5" square pinwheels. Assemble blocks with sashing and pinwheels, then add borders, starting with the longer border strips along the long sides of the quilt.
1. SSS12, 2. Summer series block 8 , 3. Untitled, 4. SummerSampler.FlowerGardenPath, 5. Evening Star Block for Charity Quilt for KMQG, 6. Minnesota, 7. Block # 12: Kansas Dust Storm, 8. Star of Virginia Block, 9. sharp., 10. SummerSampler.GreekCross0001, 11. SSS8, 12. Summer Sampler
I want to thank each and every one of you for quilting along with Faith, Kate, and me! You all are a huge part of what made this QA so enjoyable. Above are just a few of the fabulous blocks from the Flickr group. Enjoy, and I can't wait to see all your finished quilts!
47 comments:
- Sasha said...
Your quilt top is so pretty! I love the fabrics and colors you used! And those little tiny pinwheels!!! I just love them!!!!
- August 12, 2011 at 6:35 AM
- Barbara said...
This looks wonderful! Wonderful choice with the white sashing and the pinwheels add just a tiny touch of cuteness--love.
- August 12, 2011 at 6:53 AM
- Marjorie's Busy Corner said...
Looks very nice and fresh Lee....looking through it hanging on the line reminds of a stained glass window....
- August 12, 2011 at 6:54 AM
- Katie B. said...
It's fantastic, Lee! I love those little pinwheels. What's the finished size of the quilt top?
I wasn't able to participate in the quilt-along in real time, but I followed along. The best part for me is that I could see myself making each of these blocks for bees, swap projects, or just making a whole quilt from one block. I have the series bookmarked, and I know I'll be referencing it.
- August 12, 2011 at 6:57 AM
- Faith Jones said...
I love it Lee!! Those tiny pinwheels are beyond adorable.
- August 12, 2011 at 6:59 AM
- Sadie said...
It looks beautiful! Love the little pinwheel cornerstones :-)
- August 12, 2011 at 7:00 AM
- Michele said...
It's been a blast to see all these beautiful blocks! Your top turned out so cute!
- August 12, 2011 at 7:29 AM
- Karen said...
I couldn't join and with every block finish I wished I could have. This is one that I will get done someday.
Your version is AWESOME. The colours and the white scream summer.
I so wish I could have done it with everybody else :(
- August 12, 2011 at 7:33 AM
- A Home In The Highlands said...
Your finished quilt top is inspirational, you have made me look at classic block designs with a totally different eye!
- August 12, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...
This is absolutely gorgeous. What a fun mix of colors. I love the cornerstones.
- August 12, 2011 at 8:15 AM
- Charity said...
Your quilt looks fabulous, and so many other fabulous blocks. I could be in love with flicker, and spend my day looking at beautiful things online. Maybe I need to leave the computer a bit. I have to say that I am lagging behind.:( Maybe this is just the inspiration I need to get it into gear, finger's crossed.
- August 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM
- If Toys Could Talk said...
The quilt top turned out beautifully! I have really enjoyed watching this come together. Thank you for sharing your process. :)
- August 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM
- Debbie said...
Just beautiful! Thanks again for the great fun!
- August 12, 2011 at 8:31 AM
- Quiet Quilter said...
LOve sampler quilts and love this one!
- August 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM
- Kati said...
It looks so great all together. Love the tiny pinwheels.
- August 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM
- Marlene @ KISSed Quilts . com said...
The white background makes it all look very 'fresh'! Perfectly for 'freshly pieced'! :-)
- August 12, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- sukie said...
Agreed! Love the tiny pinwheels! Great job finishing the top. What are you going to do for the back?
- August 12, 2011 at 9:31 AM
- Mitzi said...
I am so going to copy your idea with the little pinwheels! Love the way it totally completes the quilt! Gorgeous!
- August 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM
- traceyjay said...
I love this Lee. Your cornerstones are adorable and keep the eyes moving all over the quilt...
But your blocks are so pretty! yea! :)
- August 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM
- Becky said...
So pretty! Great job!!
- August 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM
- diane said...
really beautiful!
- August 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM
- Bree said...
Beautiful! I always like seeing pictures from the back of the quilt & how it looks like a stained glass window.
- August 12, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- Ruth said...
It's beautiful! You must be so pleased!
- August 12, 2011 at 10:54 AM
- The Thompsons said...
Absolutely gorgeous! I love it!
- August 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM
- April (Polkadot Sparrow) said...
This is so so pretty. The little pinwheels are awesome. I want to make something like this but just as colorful as yours. Which means that I need to do some more stash building. haha.
Thanks for sharing this. :)
- August 12, 2011 at 2:23 PM
- Candace said...
Gorgeous! I especially love the addition of the small pinwheels in the sashing.
- August 12, 2011 at 2:41 PM
- Inspiredbyfelix said...
Another glorious quilt top, Lee, congrats!
- August 12, 2011 at 3:34 PM
- Laura said...
Those itty bitty pinwheels are great! So cute! Nice job putting 'er together!
- August 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM
- Nicky said...
I have been watching this QAL but may have to jump in after the event! Too much to do just now but I will get around to it! Your top is fab - love those cornerstones and your colours!
- August 12, 2011 at 5:41 PM
- Georgia said...
It looks fabulous! I really like your teeny weeny pinwheels, might have to steal that idea!
- August 12, 2011 at 6:34 PM
- CT said...
I love how your quilt looks. the sashing and pinwheels are awesome. I would like to make this quilt but I want it to be a queen size so I have to figure everything out still.
- August 12, 2011 at 8:27 PM
- Marg said...
Even though I didn't join in I loved seeing all the beautiful blocks that were used in the Summer Sampler. It certainly has given me a new appreciation for classic blocks. Your quilt is so pretty and the tiny pinwheels are perfect as cornerstones.
- August 12, 2011 at 8:46 PM
- Sel's Quilting Blog said...
Oh, that's gorgeous! The sashing is a great idea!
I particularly love the shot from the back where it looks a bit like stained glass (thanks to the darker seams).
Although you've finished this QAL, I'm actually just about to start it - but with a Goth/crooked theme to it instead!
- August 12, 2011 at 8:58 PM
- Amorette said...
wow, i really love your fabric and color choices, it looks very summery and bright without being overwhelming. the shots of sunshine through quilt tops are always so lovely! have you seen anyone post an idea about how to create this look in a finished quilt?
- August 12, 2011 at 10:19 PM
- Brigitte Heitland said...
This quilt and your color choices let me really feel the mood of summer!
- August 12, 2011 at 10:24 PM
- Anna said...
oh it's so pretty, i love the light shining through on that one pic. beautiful
- August 12, 2011 at 11:49 PM
- Andrea said...
Your quilt is gorgeous! Love the little cornerstones and I think I will do this too...
Thanks again for the great job you´ve done on the Summer Sampler - I had a lot of fun!
- August 13, 2011 at 2:49 AM
- Kate said...
Lee, thank you for the great QAL and for featuring my Star of Virginia block! There are so many great blocks in the flickr group to choose from, I can't believe you picked one of mine. Your quilt is beautiful. I was thinking of using contrasting fabric for sashing, but because of you I'm leaning toward using my background fabric. akmajor (at) gmail (dot) com
- August 13, 2011 at 6:38 AM
- Sweet Pea said...
Wow, a stained glass window effect. Well done, beautiful.
So sorry I've missed out on this QAL...
- August 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- æble said...
Your top looks great. Can't wait to see how you quilt it.
- August 13, 2011 at 8:44 AM
- capitolaquilter said...
I got to watch vicariously through you the QAL since summer just flew by and I wasn't able to hop on board all of the fun. The finished top is amazing, congrats.
- August 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- Jessica said...
I absolutely adore this! Couldn't agree more about using white in quilts, its just so fresh. I have this QAL bookmarked to come back to in the near future!!
- August 13, 2011 at 2:21 PM
- Sarah @ FairyFace Designs said...
It's gorgeous Lee, really fab ! I am with you on the White too :-)
- August 14, 2011 at 4:37 AM
- felicity said...
FABULOUS. Like, I mean, REALLY FABULOUS. So fresh and beautiful.
- August 14, 2011 at 8:13 PM
- Teje said...
Hi Lee! this quilt became special beauriful! I agree with you about white! I love to use white, because it makes other colours so bright!
xxx Teje
- August 15, 2011 at 9:01 AM
- Rachel Hauser said...
Those mini pinwheels are ADORABLE!
- August 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM
- Lynn Brown said...
Your quilt is gorgeous!!
- August 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM


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ZF-2066: Zend_Cache_Frontend_Class should not require cachedEntity in options
Zend_Cache_Frontend_Class should not require cachedEntity in the options, instead you should be able to pass either a class name or object to a "call" method just like Zend_Cache_Frontend_Function. This allows use of the same cache object for methods of multiple classes or objects.
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While I can see how that may be useful...
But I think it poses a risk of conflict with the established use. Whatever name you give the 'call method' you describe would have to be one that no underlying object would ever conflict with. So it cannot be "call()", but would have to be something like "zend_cache_call()".
Instead, it may be worth having Zend_Cache_Frontend_Object as a new class of it's own which has the behavior you describe.
$result = $cache->call($object,'methodName',$argumentArray);
I agree, if someone wants to help... :-)
I'd be interested in helping...what's the process?
I think Darien's on the right track, though I'd recommend Zend_Cache_Frontend_Method
change Assignee because I'm inactive now
for zend cache 2.0 i'm planning to add a new Callback cache which implements a (non overloaded) call method with the two arguments $callback & $arguments.
(The class & function cache leave similar as is - using magic methods)
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Several players came up big for the Cats as Madi Kingdon led the way with a season-high 22 kills to go along with 17 digs and six blocks. Sophomore Olivia Magill was a force at the night all night long as she recorded a career-high 10 blocks to go with 12 kills on .400 hitting. The 10 blocks by Magill were the most by an Arizona player since Cursty Jackson also recorded 10 against Oregon in 2010. Meanwhile, freshman Penina Snuka filled up the stat sheet once again with 38 assists, 10 digs, seven kills and four blocks.
The Wildcats also out-dug the Vikings, 90-75 on the night. The 90 digs were the most for the Cats since recording 95 in a five-set match over UCLA in 2010. In addition to Kingdon's 17 digs, Candace Nicholson finished with a team-high 19 digs, while freshman Laura Larson came up big with a career-high 15 digs. Ronni Lewis also finished in double-figures with 11 digs.
The Wildcats got off to a solid start as they led 12-9 in the opening set. Arizona maintained the lead at 15-12 thanks to a couple of Portland State attack errors and a kill by Halli Amaro. However, PSU battled quickly erased the deficit after going on a 4-0 run to take a 16-15 advantage. Arizona managed to tie the score at 16-16 then again at 19-19, but the Vikings won the next two points and never looked back. Portland State went on to win the set, 25-22. Neither team could muster up much offense in the set as the Vikings hit just .111 and the Wildcats hit just .100.
After Portland State won the opening point of the second set, Arizona won the next six points to take the early 6-1 advantage. The Wildcats maintained their lead and used another 5-0 run to turn a 13-9 lead into an 18-9 lead. A solid effort defensively led the Cats to the 25-17 victory in the set. The Vikings were held to just a .020 hitting percentage in the frame, while the Cats had six blocks.
Arizona jumped out to a quick start in the third set as it turned a 6-5 advantage into an 11-5 lead after a 5-0 run. The Wildcats looked as if they were going to cruise to the victory after leading 20-12, but Portland State kept fighting and even pulled to within two at 21-19. However, Arizona put together a timely 4-0 run to close out the set, 25-19. The Cats hit .289 in the set, while limiting the Vikings to just .118 hitting.
Portland State got off to a hot start in the fourth set as it took the early 11-5 lead. However, the Wildcats quickly evened things up after a pair of 3-0 runs. After back and forth play, Arizona turned a 20-20 tie into a 23-20 lead after two kills from Magill and a kill by Shaquillah Torres. Following a point by Portland State, Magill provided another kill to give Arizona set point at 24-21. Then, the Vikings went on a 4-0 run to take a 25-24 lead, which earned them set point. After some back and forth play for the next several points and with the match tied 29-29, a Snuka kill and a Portland State attack error ended the wild set, 31-29.
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A 56-year-old woman, who resided in the Magnolia home that caught fire Wednesday in the London Village development, died this morning as a result of the injuries she sustained, the Delaware State Fire Marshal's office announced today.
Peggy L. Klinger, 56, had been hospitalized since the incident. According to original reports, Kinger had been rushed to Bayhealth's Kent General Hospital, suffering burns. She was then transferred to the Crozer Burn Center in Upland, Pa.
A 2-year-old girl was also treated at Kent General Hospital and transported to Crozer Burn Center, and a 14-year-old boy was treated and released at KGH for burns and abrasions. An update on their condition has not been released.
The fire also took the life of 11-year-old Andromeda "Andy" Brown, a sixth grader at F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School.
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The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office and Delaware State Police are investigating the house trailer fire that killed one girl and and injured three other people in Magnolia late Wednesday night.
The fire took the life of F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School sixth grader Andromeda "Andy" Brown, Caesar Rodney School District spokesman Ron Gough said. Postlethwait Principal Jason Payne sent out a global message to all parents Wednesday, and a letter was sent home to sixth graders.
In addition, counselors were dispatched to Postlethwait to help students and staff cope with the loss, Gough said.
Brown was well liked by students and staff, Gough said.
"Obviously, the children were very upset at the loss of Andy," he said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family."
On Thursday, the Delaware Office of the Medical Examiner ruled the 11-year-old girl's death as an accident, state health officials said.
The blaze, reported shortly before 11 p.m., occurred in the 100 block of Juanita Drive in London Village off of Mill Chop Lane, Assistant State Fire Marshal Michael G. Chionchio said. The Magnolia Fire Company arrived on the scene with flames shooting from the house trailer.
Firefighters discovered one person deceased inside the house trailer and three others injured outside, Chionchio said.
A 56-year-old woman was rushed to Bayhealth's Kent General Hospital, suffering burns, he said. She was transferred to the Crozer Burn Center in Upland, Pa. A 2-year-old girl was also treated at Kent General Hospital and transported to Crozer Burn Center, and a 14-year-old boy was treated and released at KGH for burns and abrasions.
Investigators were in the process of notifying the relatives of those injured, he said. As such, he could not release their names either.
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:01 am
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D Rogers said
I read one volume of A Game of Thrones and found it too brutal to continue with a second book (even though I have them)
He doesn't leave anything to the imagination does he? My husband has read all 5 and he says there are a few scenes in later books I may want to skip over . Once season 2 is done , I will start book 3.
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jebe wrote:
...I'm rooting for
to be spared
I meant Sansa!
Can't believe I made that mistake!!!
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I loved that series, I almost left my husband for one of the characters, I wont say who ,lol. The writing took my breath away in places, it is one of those book series that at times you completely feel immersed in the scene, almost as if you're having a out of body experience.
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 9:44 pm
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Figured y'all would appreciate this. It made me chuckle.
That was a hoot - though I disagree with the match-up with Daenarys. I love her character in the series, though the person they matched her up with...... not so much *g*
Last nights episode certainly had a lot going on. Daenarys is becoming quite the diplomat/leader. I love how she is learning to play the political game. Tyrion was funny last night . His conversation with his cousin was quite comical.
It's been a few years since I read the second book so I've forgotten a lot of what has happened.
I loved Sunday's episode too. Thankfully, except for bad guys, well, and Renly, who I couldn't figure out his claim, not many died. I know that will change and we will lose more favourites - we have been warned - but it was like that episode was a bit of breather before things get real dark again.
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but it was like that episode was a bit of breather before things get real dark again.
And it certainly does get dark again. At least we got to laugh a bit with Sunday's episode. I'm almost afraid to go back to the Joffrey/Sansa storyline because he is such an evil little man.
There's some very interesting things coming up for Daenarys in Quarth.
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Who killed her people and took her dragons??
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 11:29 am
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Kristin(J) wrote
Who killed her people and took her dragons??
I wasn't able to watch last night but my husband told me that something happened that didn't occur in the books. I don't know if this is what he is talking about. I'll have to watch it tonight and get back to you. I honestly don't remember that happening in the second book(but then my memory isn't great anymore)
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(but then my memory isn't great anymore)
I so hear you on that one! Last week I was talking to a Service Provider with the same name as you and I. We got talking spelling and how most people spell the name with a C.H.
Then we got talking about why she called and after I was telling my CM about the call and she asked the name of the person I was talking to and I answered 'Rats!! I forgot to ask her!'
I shall be waiting anxiously for your response, keeping my fingers crossed hoping it's not who I fear it might be. One doesn't know who might be on the chopping block in this series.
And speaking of chopping block, there was this one horrific scene last night.
I was talking to my sister yesterday and she's started reading this series and is loving it (and surprised I'm such a fan of it with so many good characters dying and such). She lives out in the country and only gets basic cable so she isn't able to watch but she's planning on renting the first season. She has finished the first book and is just starting the second one so she wasn't able to help with the dragon question either.
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I love this series -was heartbroken when Sean Bean (Ned Stark) was beheaded. Also loved the barbarian warrior who also met a sticky end. I think it's the closest to the book of any series I've watched. Can't wait for the third part.
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:22 pm
Post subject: Fevre Dream
A while ago, I mentioned that while I didn't feel I could go on with A Game of Thrones (much too brutal for me), I liked Martin's older books, like A Song for Lya, Dying of the Light, and Fevre Dream (the vampire book). Well, I saw a copy of Fevre Dream in the bookstore the other day. It's been republished. I heartily recommend it.
I remember reading Walter Koenig's "diary" of the making of the first Star Trek movie, and he mentioned the book. He thought that Leonard Nimoy had optioned it as a film. I've never heard a word about filming it, but someone should do it. Maybe HBO will consider it now.
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:33 am
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I didn't know there were other Martin books. Thanks for posting this -I'll borrow a copy form by brother. He's bound to have it as he has all the Thrones books.
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:48 am
Post subject: George R. R. Martin
There are lots of other Martin books. There's his Wild Card series, too. But Fevre Dream isn't a Game of Thrones book. It's a stand alone book set on the Mississippi River (mostly on steamboats) during the mid-1800s. Its heroes are a steamboat captain and his friend, the vampire Joshua York.
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I'm also a huge fan of
Game of Thrones
--although I haven't read the books yet, I know from reading comments on forums like this, and listening to friends who have read the books, that the television series is true to the book series.
I recently downloaded to my NOOK a book titled
Songs of Love and Death
, which is edited by George R.R. Martin. It's an anthology of stories about "star-crossed lovers", and among the authors included are people like Neal Gaiman, Marjorie M. Liu, and Diana Gabaldon (not sure if DG's story is a stand-alone or related to the Outlander saga).
Can't wait for Season 3 of
Game of Thrones
"Have fun storming the castle"--Miracle Max in "The Princess Bride"
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Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi
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The adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, continue as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's "Thor" and "Marvel's The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
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By Lucas Robbins, SDA Digital Communications Intern
It's no coincidence that some of Sun Devil Athletics' most recognized players picked a major that requires them to be leaders off the field as well.
Football's Taylor Kelly, softball's Dallas Escobedo and volleyball's Macey Gardner are all students at Arizona State's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. The three star athletes have more in common than a major and athletic talent. Their experiences on their respective teams have shaped them into leaders and role models, and have instilled in them an eagerness to help others.
"I wanted a major where I could give back to the community," Kelly said. "I want to go out into the field and coach and help kids out that are in need find direction so they can be successful later in life."
Garnder, a sophomore outside hitter, and Escobedo, a senior pitcher, were also late in moving their focus to education, but like Kelly, they've found the program to be extremely rewarding.
"I wanted to be a person that could be an influence for younger people," Gardner said. "I knew that educating kids was a passion of mine, so I switched over and I am enjoying it immensely."
Escobedo added, "The summer before going into junior year I worked at a special needs center in Mesa and just loved it: the people there, the kids, the clients, everyone," she said. "I fell in love with the whole atmosphere. These kids might not have everything going for them but their attitudes are so great."
Kelly's abilities aren't in question as he threw 28 touchdowns for 3,635 yards in 2013, the third most in a single season in school history. Kelly knows that his play on the field will speak louder thank his words and quarterbacking the best scoring offense in the Pac-12 South last season exemplified his style.
"I'm a quiet leader and I'm going to do things the best of my ability, one hundred percent," Kelly said. "I Lead by example, and show guys that this is what it looks like, follow me and we'll be successful."
Gardner, who was named First Team All Pac-12 last season, also shares those same characteristics. She strives to be a someone her teammates can rely on. Even though she can be shy off the court, her hardworking attitude on the court inspires her team to match her intensity.
"I would see myself as a leader but I know I've got 13 other girls who are behind me, who are all also leaders," said Gardner. "It's just a matter of making the right choices, right decisions, at the right time."
Escobedo was thrust into a leadership role early as ASU's freshman starting pitcher in 2011. She grew into the role extremely well over the course of her 37-3, 326-strikeout season.
"I didn't really consider myself as a leader because I was so young," Escobedo said. "Now as a senior, I really understand that the choices and decisions I make are going to affect my teammates and outside in the community."
The three aspiring educators are taking the field again for the start of their respective 2014 seasons, and will continue to inspire teammates, fans, and future Sun Devils. These leaders may not have their degrees yet, but they've already begun their roles as teachers both on and off the field.


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Gardening Articles: Health :: Health
Organic or Local? (page 2 of 2)
by Suzanne DeJohn
The Importance of Local
The owner of a natural products shop once told me he was glad that he was going out of business, at least theoretically. "It means that the products I carry -- natural cosmetics, organic cotton clothing, and the like -- are now available in mainstream stores." Some might say that this applies to organic food, too. Now that large farms can fill the market's need for organic produce, maybe it's OK for small, family farms to throw in the towel. I'd argue otherwise, for several reasons.
1. It is risky to concentrate our food supply into fewer and fewer hands. Not even taking into consideration things like bioterrorism and the like, depending on farmers thousands of miles away to feed us doesn't make sense. Food trucked that far can't be at its freshest. Food is too essential to our well-being and our survival for us to be so far removed from its source. Local farms provide some measure of food security and guarantee the freshest possible products.
2. Recent rises in fuel costs should remind us that when food is grown far away, food prices will rise when fuel prices rise. Imagine what food will cost if fuel costs rise to what Europeans pay at the pump -- more than $4 per gallon right now. However, if we wait to support local farms until this happens, then it will be too late and those local farms will likely be gone.
3. Supporting local farms supports your local economy. Buy from your local farmer, and that farmer will, in turn, buy from the local feed store, who then might sponsor your childrens' baseball team, and so on. Strong local economies build strong communities.
4. When food production takes place far away, diversity is lost. At one time you could travel the country and enjoy regional favorites. More and more, we're seeing the homogenization of foods and the resulting loss of local specialties. Tomato varieties, for example, are grown as much for their suitability for shipment as for their taste. Apples are grown for their uniformity. When was the last time you saw a display of 'Mortgage Lifter' tomatoes or 'Sheepnose' apples at your local supermarket?
5. Farmland is attractive, and farms provide a means for people to make their living off the land. As more and more arable land is scooped up for development, it is imperative that we keep some of the remaining land in farms. Once it is developed, it is lost forever for the production of food.
6. Finally, by supporting local farms we return, at least in part, to "eating in season." Now that you can buy strawberries from South America at grocery stores in January, a little of the thrill of that first ripe May strawberry is lost. (Although some would argue that the mealy, tasteless January strawberries aren't deserving of their name.) Sadly, many people have never tasted a fresh-picked, sun-warmed, juicy, red strawberry. The same with other seasonal favorites -- asparagus, tomatoes, peaches, and sweet corn come to mind. Off-season, often insipid-tasting, plastic-boxed imposters are available year-round, but it's too bad that so many people think that's as good as it gets.
This summer, support your local farmers. At grocery stores, farmers' markets, and roadside stands, ask where the food was grown. When a fruit or vegetable is in season in your region, seek out local sources. Get to know the small farms in your area, and let them know that you are interested in their products. It takes a bit of effort, but it is well worth it.


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Recent studies in the literature on online learning highlight a constructivist approach to knowledge-building in Web-based environments. In this case study of an online course, students were introduced to a constructivist orientation toward learning, a requirement to work in a new learning environme...
Reviews recent philosophical debate surrounding the future role and activities of universities in a technological society; discusses the need for new learning models to meet the needs of working adult students; and presents the demand-driven learning model, a collaborative effort between academics a...
Describes a partnership approach to developing and implementing a program in management education for the advanced technology sector. The model addresses the business perceived need for university accreditation, and makes use of the university's infrastructures for research, course delivery, and sup...
Developed and tested an online survey to assess Web-based learning (WBL) educational programs, extending theoretical work on the Demand Driven Learning Model. Data from 93 adult learners from 3 WBL programs found high internal reliability and adequate construct validity for the 5 scales of the onlin...
The purpose of this study was to explore what healthy living means to adult women living in a rural area of a Canadian province. This study examined the benefits and barriers identified by the participants in relationship to healthy lifestyles, as well as the facilitators they recognized in relation...
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of applying adult education principles to training in advanced-technology companies. Strengths and weaknesses of the training program's content and delivery are identified using a framework of adult education principles, in an effort to improve pro...
This paper explores the phenomenon of spontaneous vocalisations in the self-chosen, unstructured outdoor play of children aged 3–12. Spontaneous vocalisations encompass the whole range of children's unprompted, natural, expressive vocal soundings beyond spoken language. Non-participant observation...
Researchers in this study adopted an ethnomusicology perspective to explore the playground language and music-making practices of children at nine Canadian school playgrounds over a two-year period. Using non-participant observation the researchers found that school children (ages 5-12) engaged in m...
A final report prepared for the Joint Educational Research Group, Charlottetown, PEI
Beginning to write with word processing: Using technology to support the writing process in a grade one classroom
Writing behaviors of grade 1 children were explored as they used word processors to support their writing. Information was gathered in the form of field notes and audiotape transcripts from classroom observation sessions, along with informal interviews with students and teachers. Themes which emerge...
Benefits and challenges of technology in high schools: A voice from educational leaders with a Freire echo
The purpose of this study is to document the perceptions of school leaders pertaining to the benefits and challenges of technology in high schools located on Prince Edward Island (PEI) (Canada). For this qualitative study, we interviewed 11 educational leaders representing the PEI Department of Educ...
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HAVE A BIT OF SOY. Eat just 19 milligrams of soy isoflavones a day, and you may be able to lower your systolic blood pressure (the top number) by an average of 5.5 mm Hg, according to a recent study. It's thought that isoflavones, active compounds in soy, increase nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels. You can get sufficient isoflavones from just one daily serving of soy foods, such as four ounces of tofu (38 milligrams of isoflavones).
GO EASY ON NSAID PAINKILLERS. An Israeli study shows that taking a few doses of NSAIDs, a category that includes ibuprofen, raises systolic BP an average of 5 mm Hg. These pills are believed to reduce blood flow to the kidneys, allowing fluid to build up in your body, which promotes hyper-tension. What's easier on your blood pressure: acet-aminophen (Tylenol).
LISTEN TO SLOW-PACED MUSIC. A study found that hearing a melodic Mozart adagio during a visit to the doctor lowered systolic blood pressure an average of 6.5 mm Hg among 40 hypertension patients. Slow music elicits the relaxation response, which in turn dilates blood vessels, explains cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, a spokesperson for the American Heart Association.
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Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak, along with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, is participating in a Fortnight for Freedom from June 21 to July 4. This period will be in celebration of the many rights enjoyed by American citizens and to patriotically pray for our nation.
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will host activities daily starting with Mass at 8 a.m. Friday, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until noon. There will then be a 30-minute discussion on the reflection for the day.
Following 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, a pancake breakfast honoring veterans will be held at the church's parish hall. A guest speaker will be featured and all veterans are invited to attend.
After 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 30, a potluck brunch will be held in the parish hall with the movie "A Man for all Seasons," which focuses on the martyrdom of St. Thomas Moore. There will be special patriotic activities for children.
The Rosary will be prayed at 8 a.m. daily for the cause of religious liberty. It will be followed by a 30-minute discussion on the reflection for the day.
Everyone is welcome to join Sts. Cyril and Methodius members for any or all of the activities. For more information, contact Susan Lisko at (870) 241-3750.
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Gabriel Wayne French, infant son of Graham Maxwell French and Brittney Jo Hansen French, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Baptist Health-Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Joe Hodges, Lola Hansen, Glenn Wilson French and Max and Rosa McClendon.
He is survived by his parents, Graham and Brittney French of Stuttgart; grandparents, Perry Hansen and Lynn Letson of Memphis, Carlos Duck and Mandy Hansen of Humphrey and Paul and Karen French of Stuttgart; great-grandparents, Dean Hodges of Humphrey, Harold Hansen of Memphis and Helen French of Cabot; uncles and aunts, Lucas Hansen and Alex Hansen of Humphrey, Jordan and Sara French of Arkadelphia, Glenn Robert and Donna French of Manila and Michael and Angie French of Olathe, Kan.
A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Harley Petty of Stuttgart Harvest Church, was 10:30 a.m. Monday at Flynn Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.
The family requests memorials to Holy Sews, c/o Our Lady of the Holy Souls, 1003 North Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Please go to www.turpinco-com to sign the online guestbook.
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MACON, Ga. (March 1, 2010) - After averaging a double-double and help guiding the Lady Bucs to their second Atlantic Sun regular season title in the last three years, senior guard/forward Siarre Evans (Griffin, Ga.) was named Player of the Week, announced the league office on Monday afternoon.
Evans, who finished her career with seven weekly honors, averaged 13.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 35.7 minutes this past week for ETSU. With the wins over USC Upstate, UNF, and
This marks the third weekly award for the Sport Management student-athlete this season and the second straight for the Lady Bucs after junior point guard Tara Davis (
The Lady Bucs enter the 2010 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament as the top seed for the third straight year after finishing the season at 20-8, 18-2. This marks the fourth straight year ETSU has recorded 20 wins and the 18 conference victories set a program best.
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|Vandals perfect in road trip
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - For the fourth time in four days, the Idaho women's tennis team picked up a win. This time it was a 4-3 win in Western Athletic Conference action against New Mexico State.
"It was big for us to get a conference win like this," Idaho coach Tyler Neill said. "New Mexico State is always very tough and we have gone back and forth with them over the past few years. They are very tough to play in Las Cruces, but I think playing a few matches in the area over the weekend helped acclimate us to playing there. This was a great end to our road trip."
For the first time during Idaho's four-match winning streak, the Vandals lost the doubles point, dropping the No. 2 and No. 3 doubles matches after Victoria Lozano and Lauren Simpson won 8-5 at No. 1 doubles. But the Vandals rallied to win four of the six singles matches to improve to 8-3 overall and 1-1 in the WAC.
Lozano and Simpson each won at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, as Lozano made it a perfect 4-0 at both No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles for the week.
"Vicky played great all weekend long and today was no exception," Neill said. "She stepped up big at the number one spot. It is really nice having a tough player at the top of the lineup to set the tone for the entire team."
Simpson was battling injury, and had been held out of the singles lineup the previous three days. Yvette Ly, who was held out of the singles lineup with injury two of the previous three days, also picked up a big win for the Vandals at No. 6 singles.
"It was huge for us to have Lauren and Yvette back in the lineup today," Neill said. "Even though they were dealing with injuries they competed hard and pulled out solid victories."
Silvia Irimescu fell at No. 3 singles for the Vandals, while Basia Maciocha got a win at No. 4 singles and Molly Knox fell in a three-setter at No. 5. Maciocha went undefeated in four singles matches during the road trip.
"Basia also had a great weekend," Neill said. "She is playing as well as I have seen her play in her time at Idaho."
The Vandals have the next two weekends off before heading to Hawai'i for another four-match road trip. The Vandals will face Hawai'i-Hilo in Hilo, Hawai'i on March 31, before hopping over to Oahu to take on Hawai'i on April 1, Louisiana Tech on April 2 and Chaminade on April 3.
University of Idaho vs. New Mexico State University
March 14, 2011 - Las Cruces, NM
1. V. Lozano/Simpson (UI) def. Sylvain/Williams (NMSU) - 8-5
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2012 Outdoor: Colle was an NCAA qualifier and key cog in Idaho's team title with All-WAC honors in three different events and 18 points in his first year with the program … finished 23rd in the 5000m at the NCAA West Preliminary with a time of 14:37.29 … earned a pair of First-Team All-WAC honors at the WAC Outdoor Championships with a second-place finish in the 1500m at 3:53.44 and a third-place tally in the 3000m steeplechase at 9:20.50 … added a Second-Team All-WAC honor in the 5000m in his third distance event in two days with a 15:05.21 … finished 11th in the 5000m at the Mt. SAC Relays on April 20 with a time of 14:05.03, which moved him to second all-time at Idaho in the event … ran a career-best 3:47.86 and finished eighth in his heat of the 1500m at the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational on April 29 to move into ninth all-time at Idaho … a two-time WAC Track Athlete of the Week during the season … Spring WAC All-Academic honoree.
2012 Indoor: Colle won his first career WAC gold and scored in three different events for Idaho in his first season … provided one of the meet's most dramatic moments as the anchor leg of Idaho's distance medley relay … after being passed with 100 meters remaining, he came back on the final stretch and out-leaned a Utah State runner at the finish line to win the relay title with a time of 9:56.87 … added a pair of Second-Team All-WAC honors with a fourth-place finish in the mile (4:18.91) and a sixth-place finish in the 3000m (8:39.85) … broke the Idaho school record in the 3000m at the UW Final Qualifier on March 3 with a time of 8:05.39.
2011 Cross Country: Colle was Idaho's second finisher at the NCAA West Region Cross Country Championships after taking 75th overall with a time of 30:59 … Finished 21st overall at the WAC Championships with a time of 26:45.3 … Named the Verizon WAC Cross Country Athlete of the Week after finishing as Idaho's top scorer and placing 14th overall (24:06.45) at the Dellinger Invitational … finished 13th overall in the men's senior race in the Canadian Cross Country Championships with a time of 34:02 … took fourth at the Sundodger Invitational with a time of 24:18.02 … was the second Vandal finisher at the Inland Northwest Cross Country Classic after taking 10th overall with a time of 18:56.5 …Took 20th with a time of 24:26.6 at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational.
Concordia University: Colle was an All-Provincial honoree in cross country at Concordia University (Quebec) … he competed for the Fleur de Lys club team at Montreal, Quebec for six seasons, during which he was a Quebec provincial champion … took 24th at the 2009 Canadian Track and Field Championships in the 1500m (3:56.18) … finished the 2011 season ranked 12th in Canada in the 3000m indoors (8:20.85) and 14th nationally in the 5000m (14:15.32) and 22nd in the 1500m (3:47.10) outdoors … his 2010 bests of 14:28.65 in the 5000m and 3:47.06 in the 1500m ranked 13th and 19th, respectively, in Canada.
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