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ZF-3457: Zend_Form_Element_Multi: _translateOption large multiOption lists
In Zend_Form_Element_Multi, the _translateOption/_translateValue take far too long to process on large lists.
Calling addElement() drastically improved when I changed nothing in the code but commenting out the if (!$this->_translateOption($option, $value)) in Zend/Form/Element/Multi.php: public function addMultiOption($option, $value = '')
As a test try making a form and calling: $form->addElement('select', 'timezone', array('label' => 'Timezone', 'value' => $timezone, 'multiOptions' => timezone_identifiers_list(), 'description' => 'Pick your timezone.'));
When I benchmarked directly around this call and nothing else using microtime() _translate made the load time about 8 seconds and with it commented the load time was about .5 seconds.
Have you set a cache for your translations ? Have you tried this several times ?
I expect that your 8 seconds come from loading the translation data in memory from disk.
I have not set a cache (do I need to?), but instead attempted to disable translations with $form->setDisableTranslator(true); (I don't intend to have any translation on the site at all) The 8 seconds was on an old dev computer I was using, my current new computer after several attempts has an average load time (for just the form load - not the whole page) of 2.52 seconds. With the two functions edited to just return* the average time is 0.38 seconds.
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The Student Centers Programming Advisory Board, a registered student organization at the University of Delaware, will host musician Ed Sheeran this month.
Sheeran is an award-winning English acoustic pop star known for hit singles like "The A Team" and "Lego House." Most recently, he sent teen girls swooning as the opening act for Taylor Swift's 2013 "Red Tour."
SCPAB also booked Kingsfoil as Sheeran's opening act. Kingsfoil features "Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz as the drummer as well as vocalist Jordan Davis, guitarist Tristan Martin and bassist Tim Warren.
The concert will take place at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware in Newark. Tickets went on sale for UD students on Friday, Aug. 30 for $20 for the first week of sales.
Students purchasing tickets must have valid UD identification. SCPAB also noted that only one UD ID card is allowed per person and students can purchase up to four tickets per UD ID. Students are encouraged to buy their tickets at the University of Delaware Box Offices at the Bob Carpenter Center or in the Trabant University Center. Box offices open at 8 a.m.
The general public as well as UD staff and students will be allowed to purchase tickets Monday, Sept. 9 for $25 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at all University of Delaware Box Offices or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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When I tell people what I do, they usually say, "That is my dream job!" "What a great job!" or the ever-witty, "Tough job! I guess someone has to do it."
It's the old platitude: Be careful what you wish for.
Because reviewing restaurants is a tough job. No, really.
Think about it: You rarely get to eat where you want to. You eat where you have to; you rarely get to order what you're in the mood for; you eat the specialty, or the chef's recommendation. Indisputably, there are more mediocre-to-bad restaurants than there are good-to-excellent restaurants. And spouting off the truth as you see it about other people's hard work doesn't make friends, it makes enemies.
So, poor me. Definitely, poor me.
However, there are some great perks. And writing about food in SLC has one giant perk, the best perk, really, ever. Every year, the folks at Deer Valley invite me to one of their outdoor concerts and provide me with a picnic basket: an appetizer of Creminelli sausage, steamed artichoke, imported olives; smoked salmon; beef tenderloin; a baguette, Brie, grapes and apples; lemon pound cake and chocolate decadence tarts. This year, we went to see Roseanne Cash.
I'm not a music critic, so I don't have to dissect the performance.
It's not a restaurant review meal, so I don't have to critique the food.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Lifesavers Quilt Places Third
Remember my Lifesavers quilt from the EZ Dresden Challenge blog hop? Well, guess what? It took third place in the challenge!
I am just floored that out of all the fabulous, creative, beautiful quilts entered, my little quilt placed. Even third place had the most amazing prize package—100 spools of Gutterman cotton thread in every color of the rainbow, a Sidewinder bobbin winder from Simplicity, two fat-quarter bundles from Robert Kaufman, batting from Fairfield, and rulers and a book from Darlene Zimmerman. And my quilt will be displayed in the Simplicity booth at Fall Quilt Market. Wow!!
It's been quite a month for me. My Supernova quilt went off to Houston to hang at International Quilt Festival, an honor I still can't quite believe. A quilt of mine is appearing in a new book coming out from Martingale. And now this. Seriously?? I can't believe all of this is happening to me.
Fresh Modern Quilts Flickr group—there are so many talented people out there, making some incredible quilts. The fact that my quilts have been singled out for some of these honors feels like it's due as much to happenstance as anything else. I was just in the right place at the right time. Or maybe my blog was. : )
But at the same time, I know I've worked hard on my quilts and on this blog, occasionally wondering why exactly I put all this time and effort in. I've stayed up until the wee hours of the morning sewing and blogging, because that midnight-to-2-a.m. slot was the only time I had that day to get anything done. Then things like this come along to make me feel like that time and effort was well-spent. So thank you, Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild, the EZ Dresden Challenge judges, and the sponsors. You made my week!
You can see all the other EZ Dresden Challenge winners right here. The grand prize-winning quilt by Jenny Cameron is stunning! Congratulations to all.
55 comments:
- Lynne (Lily's Quilts) said...
Congratulations and well deserved. You are uber talented and now you have external confirmation!
- September 20, 2012 at 9:51 AM
- shawn said...
WOW!!! Congratulations- you definitely deserve it! Your quilt is so beautiful too :)
- September 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM
- Krista said...
Congratulations! It's a really fun quilt, and what a prize package!
I hear you on how things like this can really make all of the time and effort worth it. I love sewing and quilting, but sometimes it's nice to have our hobby justified with some recognition of all the work we do.
- September 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM
- Marit said...
Congratulations! How great to have all your talent and hard work recognized!
- September 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM
- Svetlana said...
yay!!! how exciting! Congrats, all your work is so beautiful, you definitely deserve it!!!!
- September 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM
- giddy99 said...
It's fantastic; congratulations! I really like the wavy line quilting, too!
- September 20, 2012 at 10:02 AM
- beaquilter said...
that's awesome! great quilt and awesome prizes..
- September 20, 2012 at 10:20 AM
- Debbie said...
Very cool - I just love your little quilt & your modern use of Dresdens! Congrats on all the other cool recognition too!
- September 20, 2012 at 10:24 AM
- MariQuilts said...
Congrats....it's well deserved.
- September 20, 2012 at 10:25 AM
- Kristen King said...
Ahh...the life of a blogger... :) Congratulations, you deserve all the accolades. Enjoy them, all the hard work makes them all the more worthwhile! :)
- September 20, 2012 at 10:37 AM
- wannabequilter.com said...
VERY cool! Congrats to you! I hadn't seen yours before and it's gorgeous! I'm glad you quilt and blog about it for us to read! :)
- September 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM
- Katie B. said...
Of course this is happening to you! You're awesome!!
- September 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM
- Esch House Quilts said...
Congratulations, Lee! Lifesavers is a great quilt - such a wonderful use of stripes, too :) You deserve all the good things coming your way!
- September 20, 2012 at 10:54 AM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
It has all happened because you are SO talented - nothing less!
- September 20, 2012 at 10:56 AM
- Faith Jones said...
Holy cow, you hit the prize jackpot!! Congratulations - well deserved!!!
- September 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM
- Melissa Corry said...
Congrats Lee!!! I love your quilt!!
- September 20, 2012 at 11:13 AM
- Kristan said...
Congratulations!! I am super stoked to get to see Supernova in person at the Festival. I wish I had access to Market to see Lifesavers! Alas, I'm just a plebian in the quilt world. Congrats again, that prize is AMAZING!!
- September 20, 2012 at 11:24 AM
- Patti said...
Amazing quilt deserving of the award! Congratulations! Your hard work is paying off.
- September 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM
- bhafer said...
Congrats Lee that is fantastic!
- September 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM
- Kimberly White said...
That is wonderful Lee!!! Your quilts are beautiful!
- September 20, 2012 at 12:40 PM
- Karyn said...
Congratulations! That is a beautiful little quilt.
- September 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM
- A.J. Dub. (Amy) said...
How fantastic! I am happy for you. :)
- September 20, 2012 at 1:38 PM
- Jenny Wren said...
Congratulations again! It is lovely when ones work is acknowledged and appreciated, as it takes time and passion.
Thank you Lee - glad you like my quilt, it was fun to make - the Dresden wedge has so many uses! I had several different designs before I settled on the final product. I'm stoked that my quilt is going to Fall Quilt Market, hanging in the Simplicity booth. Rather exciting!
I'm looking forward to tonights SLMQG meeting. It will be great to see some of the amazing quilts in person. So much talent in one room.
- September 20, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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- September 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM
- craftingismybliss said...
Congratulations on your win. It's a great quilt. So creative.
- September 20, 2012 at 3:20 PM
- Katy Cameron said...
Congrats on all your achievements this month, I love this wee mini :o)
- September 20, 2012 at 3:58 PM
- Sharon said...
Congrats on your win! Your quilt is very cool!
- September 20, 2012 at 3:59 PM
- Anne said...
Congrats. It's a wonderful use of stripes. Nicely done!!!
- September 20, 2012 at 4:17 PM
- Cherie said...
Wow congratulations!!! =D
- September 20, 2012 at 4:26 PM
- Tessa Marie said...
Congratulations Lee. Your quilt is charming and ou are deserving of the recognition!! Enjoy your prizes!
- September 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM
- Linz said...
WOW!!! Congratulations Lee!!! That is so awesome!
- September 20, 2012 at 5:30 PM
- Tiffany said...
- September 20, 2012 at 7:14 PM
- Kristen said...
Congratulations, Lee! That is fabulous news!
- September 20, 2012 at 7:34 PM
- Karen said...
Lee -- well deserved ! A beautiful quilt !
Thanks for all that you do to continue to inspire your followers!
- September 20, 2012 at 7:41 PM
- mahoo said...
Congratulations Lee! It's nice to see your work getting recognized. Now those of us who follow you will have to share you with the rest of the world! Congrats again.
- September 20, 2012 at 7:53 PM
- Erika L. said...
Go Lee!! All that dedication, you deserve it!! And, way to represent Wisconsin!
- September 20, 2012 at 8:01 PM
- diane said...
well deserved, Lee. You make beautiful creations.
- September 20, 2012 at 9:10 PM
- felicity said...
Congratulations, Lee!
- September 20, 2012 at 10:19 PM
- Anita said...
Congratulations on all your successes!
- September 20, 2012 at 11:05 PM
- Jenny said...
- September 21, 2012 at 12:52 AM
- Gina said...
super duper prize package...that is so awesome! Congratulations!!!
- September 21, 2012 at 1:20 AM
- Tsoniki Crazy Bull said...
Congratulations!! The quilt is beautiful.
- September 21, 2012 at 7:32 AM
- Pat said...
Beautiful quilt. Big congratulations to you.
- September 21, 2012 at 8:32 AM
- Lori said...
WOOHOOO A big congratulations on all that is happening. Wish you lots of luck on the quilt you sent to Houston and the one in the new book. Happy dance for you.
- September 21, 2012 at 8:47 AM
- Ebeth said...
Congratulations! Your work is beautiful!
- September 21, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- Linda said...
Yay Lee! Your creativity and sense of color are truly a gift, and it's apparent you're using them to their fullest. I'm so happy for you to have your quilts tagged for these honors. Enjoy this time and the accolades you deserve. I think your work is visually stunning. Way to go, girl!
- September 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM
- emedoodle said...
Congrats Lee! You deserve it all! I'm often amazed at all the creativity around us... so much to inspire us to do even more! :)
- September 23, 2012 at 12:11 AM
- OPQuilt said...
I love that lucky-to-be-me feeling that comes from, as you say, being in the right place at the right time. But it also comes from talent, perseverance, determination, and certainly a HUGE design sense that shows up in all your quilts.
I'm really happy for you--Congratulations!!
Elizabeth E.
- September 23, 2012 at 6:08 PM
- Hollie said...
Congratulations Lee! You totally deserve it. It's gorgeous! Is your Supernova quilt traveling? I so hope I get to see it in Austin at QuiltCon!
- September 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM
- traceyjay said...
yea Lee! You do such fresh and pretty work!
and you're sweet too... ;)
- September 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM
- Sarah Watson said...
Wwwooooooow I like this!
- September 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM
- AnneMarie said...
congrats Lee! that's 3 great honors! It's always worth it to me when the kids cuddle up in the quilts. thats what I love.
- September 24, 2012 at 7:27 PM
- Heidi Grohs said...
Well deserved Lee!!! I CANNOT wait to take a picture of your Supernova quilt when it comes to my part of the world!!!!!!!
- September 24, 2012 at 11:12 PM
- Jenny said...
This is gorgeous and I love the vertical wavy quilting lines! So happy for you and all your success! Good talent can't be hidden!
- September 25, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- Cath said...
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work, which is eye-candy for my soul. I have almost finished my first quilt ever, but there are many ideas floating around my brain - I go to sleep each night thinking of fabric and colour! Thank you for adding to these ideas. Your success is DESERVED, however humble you may feel. Congratulations,Catherine, Melbourne, Australia.
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Junior Tyler Joyner records fifth win of the season
April 6, 2012
GREENVILLE, N.C. - No. 27 East Carolina (22-8, 6-2) pounded out 15 hits and rode the strong pitching of junior Tyler Joyner on its way to a 16-1 victory over Houston (11-18, 1-7) Friday night in Conference USA action at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Joyner (5-0) scattered six hits and gave up one run over seven innings while striking out five. The contest was called after seven frames in observance of C-USA's 15-run mercy rule.
The Pirates scored multiple runs in five the seven stanzas, including a five-run first after Houston had taken the lead 1-0 in the first.
The Cougars executed a suicide squeeze play in the opening frame to grab the early advantage as Chase Jensen's bunt plated Landon Appling, who led off the inning with a single up the middle.
The Pirates quickly responded with an offensive explosion in the bottom half of the inning. Tim Younger (2-for-4, two runs) led off with a single to left and eventually moved to second on Corey Thompson's fielder's choice ground ball. John Wooten (4-for-4, four runs, three RBI) tied the score at one with a run-scoring single to left. Jay Cannon drew a one-out walk and Zach Wright drove in another run with a sacrifice fly. Chase McDonald (1-for-3, four RBI) capped the first inning scoring with a three-run home run over the wall in left, his second of the season.
ECU tacked on a trio of runs in the third to extend its lead to 8-1. Wooten led off the frame with a solo shot and Wright added a towering two-run blast after Cannon had reached on a walk.
Houston starter Jordan Lewis (3-50 was chased after Wright's home run and yielded eight runs (all earned) on five hits while walking two and striking out a pair in two innings of work.
Cannon added a two-run single to center field in the fourth, pushing the Pirate advantage to 10-1. Drew Reynolds, Thompson and Wooten reached on singles to load the bases, setting up Cannon's base knock.
Houston reliever Chase Wellbrock lasted two innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits and striking out three before being replaced on the mound by Logan Piper, who pitched a scoreless fourth.
Wright (2-for-3, five RBI) added a two-run single in the sixth and McDonald added a sacrifice fly to give East Carolina a 13-1 lead.
The Pirates plated a trio of runs in the bottom of the seventh to close out the game.
Joyner, the reigning Conference USA Pitcher-of-the-Week, was dominant after giving up the early run. He needed just 90 pitches to tame the Cougars and lowered his season ERA to 2.47.
The series will resume Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (EST) as junior Jharel Cotton (5-0, 2.89 ERA) faces Houston's Austin Pruitt (2-2, 2.12 ERA).


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DENVER – Forty-six University of Idaho student-athletes who compete in winter sports (men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track and field, swimming and diving) earned academic all-Western Athletic Conference honors, the league announced.
Idaho's five honorees in women's basketball and four in men's basketball each matched the most of any team in the league. Sixteen women's indoor track and field athletes also earned the honor, as well as 13 members of the swimming and diving team, and eight from men's indoor track and field.
To qualify, an athlete must have completed at least one academic year, have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's contests.
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Men's Basketball: Matt Borton, Connor Hill, Joe Kammerer, Mike McChristian.
Women's Basketball: Maren Austgulen, Stacey Barr, Alyssa Charlston, Krissy Karr, Addie Schivo.
Men's Indoor Track and Field: Tyler Bennett, James Clark, Colton Hastings, Jeff Osborn, Matt Sullivan, Ugis Svazs, Cayle Turpen, Kyle Tylor.
Women's Indoor Track and Field: Alycia Butterworth, Allee Cooper, Megan Dempsey, Reba Eggert, Johanna Hocketstaller, Kelly Jacka, Anna Kalbrener, Hannah Kiser, Abby Larson, Kristine Leonard, Molly Meyers, Emily Paradis, Ellen Rouse, Lauren Schaffer, Liga Velvere, Julia Veseth.
Swimming and Diving: Abby Biedenbach, Laura Griffing, Paige Hunt, Mairin Jameson, Rachel Millet, Sammi Mischkot, Stephanie Monks, Rachel Peterson, Kelsi Potterf, Kelsie Saxe, Kori Ungaretti, Megan Venlos, Lyndsay Williams.


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How to Make a Raised Bed
Filled with good topsoil, raised beds make perfect self-contained gardens, and their height makes them easier to care for.
How to Make a Raised Bed
- 8 timbers
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- construction rubble or pieces of broken pots
Step 1: Select Site for Your Raised Bed.
Dig out strips of turf wide enough to accomodate the timbers. Pressure-treated, softwood sleepers are an economical alternative to rot-resistant hardwoods like oak. You could also consider buying reclaimed hardwood.
Step 2: Arrange Timbers
Lay the timbers out in situ and check that they are level using a spirit level, or a plank of wood supporting a shorter spirit level. Check the levels diagonally between timbers, as well as along their length.
Step 3: Check the Base
Ensure the base is square by checking that the diagonals are equal in length. For a perfect square or rectangular bed, it is a good idea to have the timbers pre-cut to size at a local lumber yard.
Step 4: Arrange the Timbers
Using a rubber mallet, gently tap the wood so that is butts up against the adjacent piece; it should stand perfectly level and upright according to the readings on your spirit level. Remove soil as necessary.
Step 5: Drill the First Set of Timbers
Drill through the end timbers into the adjacent pieces at both the top and bottom to accommodate a couple of long, heavy-duty coach screws. Screw firmly into position, securing the base ready for the next level to be built.
Step 6: Add Second Tier of Timbers
Arrange the next set of timbers, making sure that these overlap the joints below to give the structure added strength. Check with a spirit level before screwing in the final set of fixings, as for step 5.
Step 7: Prepare Bed With Proper Drainage
For the extra drainage required by plants, such as Mediterranean herbs and alpines, part fill the base with construction rubble or chippings. Then add sieved topsoil that is guaranteed free from perennial weeds.
18 Comments About this How To
Ronald Steinbach
Why such large timbers? Just go to Home Depot or Lowe's and buy 2 x 12 lumber. They will saw for free. Buy a box of 3" or 3 1/2" nails. Use three nails per corner. Stagger the ends for strength. I make mine 1.5' x 6', 7' or 8' in length. Level and fill with potting soil. I use Kellog's since it is the least expensive. The boxes last for years. Why waste money buying timbers, or soil box kits, or using plastic wood.Flag this Comment
Posted 3 years ago
Thanks for helping get rid of the construction concrete in my yard! I like square foot gardening, so I will use that planting recipe, but I will improve it with your suggestions. I find the large timbers aesthetically pleasing; plus, they give me a place to sit.Flag this Comment
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Heidi Del Muro
I just built two of my own 6'x8' raosed beds this past weekend taking redwood lumber from the home improvement store, 2"x10"x8' and had them cut 2"x10"x12' in half. Jointed them with brackets and voila! Each one took about 2 hours (because we are perfectionists and wanted the tops smooth even with the ground surface level. Less than $200 total and these will be permanent installations for years to come.Flag this Comment
Posted 3 years ago
Lisa Vaas
Don't bother to dig the turf underneath. Save your back and just lay down cardboard and/or many layers of newspaper to kill the turf and enrich the soil beneath.Flag this Comment
Posted 3 years ago
Richard Anderson
"Christopher Stock - Folks, they are using pressure treated lumber. Eat leaches into the soil, your plants absorb it and you eat it. What they hell are they thinking? NO to PT or Railroad ties." Seriously? The chemicals have been changed, and the new ones are safe to use around food. The old ones were probably safe as well, but people freak out over the smallest thing, so a change was made. Maybe you need to get up-to-date.Flag this Comment
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Diane Fitzpatrick
I am looking for a solution for my problem: I have a curved sidewalk, that I have planted many nice plants, but they are the first thing the dogs, mine and all the neighbors, like to take a bathroom break. I would like to build a raised bed, but how would I handle the curve?Flag this Comment
Posted 3 years ago
Hi Diane ... Here's an album I put together with some ideas, a few of which can be used to build raised beds with curves: http://www.hgtvgardens.com/photos/raised-garde-bed-ideas-0000013c-f925-d313-a53c-ff3541350000Flag this Comment
Posted 3 years ago
HGTV Mallory
Paul's ideas are great! Or you could create a series of rectangular raised beds and arrange them in a zig-zag way that would curve along your path.Flag this Comment
Posted 3 years ago
I particularly like the wicker raised bed idea in the album above, if you're going for a cottage-garden look and need a material you could shape. But, the color of the slate shown in that album might match the concrete nicely. So many good options.Flag this Comment
Posted 3 years ago
Diane Fitzpatrick
I want to thank you. I now have ideas in mind..........off to my gardening center.Flag this Comment
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The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients in order to function. Even a brief interruption in blood supply can cause problems. Brain cells begin to die after just a few minutes without blood or oxygen. The area of dead cells in tissues is called an infarct. Due to both the physical and chemical changes that occur in the brain with stroke, damage can continue to occur for several days. This is called a stroke-in-evolution.
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- Heat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1-1/4 cups cream just until moistened. Fold in strawberries. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
- Pat into a 9-in. x 7-in. rectangle. Cut in half horizontally. Cut each half into four rectangles; separate and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining cream.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, butter and milk; drizzle over warm scones. Serve warm. Yield: 8 scones.
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"These tasted okay if what you're looking for is a strawberry biscuit. This is not a scone."
"Ok, I'm confused, my dough was very dry. I used the exact amounts called for...."
"Scone dough is supposed to be a bit sticky and rough....adding too much flour to make it not sticky can result in a heavy scone. Just flour your hands a bit and pat out gently."
"Not sure why others have had issues. I chop the berries, then freeze them on wax paper before adding. Perfect every time!"
"My husband and I love this recipe. The dough was very sticky with all the cream but I just dumped it out on a very floured surface and then sprinkled with more flour before I kneaded and then only kneaded ten times like it stated. I sprinkled more flour on it when it felt too sticky and then once more when I was patting them into the rectangle shape. I agree that half the glaze would have been enough but my husband loved it so much he completely covered his scones. They turned out very light and fluffy for me and I think that is because I didn't over knead. We are definitely making these again."


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University of Idaho senior guard Mike Iupati and junior safety Shiloh Keo earned first-team all-Western Athletic Conference honors after a vote of the league's coaches.
Five other Vandals - senior receiver Max Komar, senior center Irv Stevens, junior defensive end Aaron Lavarias, junior linebacker JoJo Dickson and freshman kicker Trey Farquhar, were second-team choices.
Iupati, a native of American Samoa and a graduate of Western (Anaheim, Calif.) High School, earned the honor after a memorable senior season. He is regarded as one of the nation's top linemen and is one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy. He is a first-team American Football Coaches Association choice - one of just three Vandals in school history to be so honored.
Keo, a graduate of Archbishop Murphy High School at Everett, Wash., is the Vandals' leading tackler in 2009 with 109 total tackles (70 solo and 39 assists). He is second in the conference in tackles per game with an average of 9.1, which ranks 31st in the FBS. He is tied for 10th nationally in solo tackles per game.
Komar, from Auburn (Wash.) Riverside High School, caught 62 passes for 1,036 yards to lead a balanced Idaho receiving corps. His 12 receptions against Colorado State tie for sixth best for a single game at Idaho. Komar ranks 20th in total receiving yards in the FBS, 22nd in receiving yards per game and 45th in average receptions per game.
Stevens, from Centennial High School of Corona, Calif., was a durable and reliable center for the Vandals after taking over the position for four-year starter Adam Korby. He was part of an offensive unit that had its best rushing production since 1998, its best passing yardage since 2001 and the fewest sacks since 2006.
Lavarias, from Woodinville (Wash.) High School, is the Vandals' tackles-for-loss leader with 7.5 for minus 29 yards - four of those were sacks totaling -22 yards. He had a total 50 tackles (31 solo and 19) assists in addition to five quarterback hurries, one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Dickson, a graduate of Baldwin (Wailuku, Hawai'i) High School, is Idaho's second leading tackler and leader among the linebacking corps. He had 73 total tackles (39 solo and 34 assists) as well as four tackles for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery, two interceptions, one hurry and two passes defensed. His 74-yard interception return for a touchdown against San Diego State is sixth longest in school history.
Farquhar, from Redlands (Calif.) East Valley High School, was successful on 13 of 19 field goal attempts and 45 of 46 PATs. His 54-yard field goal at Nevada is the fourth longest in school history, while his 52-yarder at San Jose State ties for ninth longest.


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Lala, a grandmother, shares her travels through her photos.
I come from a "traveling" family. My parents were born in Canada, my grandfathers were born in England, and one grandmother's family came from Germany while the other grandmother's family moved across the United States and Canada. I have 2 children, 4 stepchildren and 16 grandchildren. I love to travel and take pictures of my travels. The Lala Travel Series is written to share my travels with my grandchildren and with other children. Each book contains pictures I took and information that I noted in the journals I kept. I hope that reading these travel books will help children develop love and respect for this wonderful planet.
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Each tiny round heishi bead on this bracelet is handcrafted by artisans who are part of Kenya's Giriama tribe. The 24-karat-gold-plated copper beads are strung on generous elastic and paired with accent beads of freshwater pearl, multicolored Swarovski crystal, or faceted turquoise.
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Nice looking bracelet, I bought 2 for the sale price, good value. The crystal is the only one available now, nice colored stones. I wish the pearl and turquoise ones were still available.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Very attractive bracelet
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About Me Classic
Very nice little bracelet - more substantial than I thought, i.e. has weight to it. Just wished the crystals in it were a bit larger. Comfortable to wear everyday.
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I am hooked. I can't stop buying .
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Its uniqueness, I ware it to, and everywhere. I have ordered multiples.
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Wish the earrings were still available !
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I found this bracelet on sale on-line. The earrings first caught my eye because of the price and style. I would have gotten all three bracelets but, only one style was left. Apparently it was a popular item.
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I purchased this item as a gift and returned it. It is a pretty bracelet in pearl but very small and thin. The photograph makes it look more substantial than it is. I would recommend buying all three to make this look better. I just didn't feel I could present this as a gift because it looked so insubstantial.
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Ever counted the stars of the paramount pictures logo? Count 'em from the real mountain.
Photo by Joe Tordiff
Elevation gain: 3,000 feet
Distance: 14.8 miles round trip
Time: Five hours
Trail: This isn't the toughest of our trails, but it's one of the most rewarding when it comes to vista payoffs. Much like Paramount's famous logo, you can count the stars from atop this peak as well.
Who you'll see: Folks out for a quick day trip in their tennis shoes soon to find the switchbacks and steeps never end.
How to get there: Highway 134 east through North Ogden to Liberty; get on 3300 North and take a right at the fork in the road. Once in North Fork Park, head toward the stables and look for the trailhead signs.
Notable: The money shot here isn't just the peak. About two miles up the trail, a waterfall comes down from Cold Spring. From there up, the steep singletrack is offset by vistas unparalleled.
Eco-conscious: Be aware of the multi-uses of this trail (especially near the bottom: horses).
Best time of year to go: Early fall, before first snowfall.
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With Utah's oddball seasons, fall also means that the tomatoes and melons are FINALLY ripe—food that elsewhere signal high summer. But when I see Hatch chilies in the markets and on the menus, I know summer's over and it doesn't make me sad. The aroma of roasted chilies cheers me right up.
The town of Hatch, New Mexico starts exporting green chilies and holds Chile Festival on Labor Day weekend.
Whole Foods and Harmons both make a big deal out of Hatch chili season, and usually sell them fresh and roasted and in lots of prepared food items. And Z'Tejas hosts its eighth annual Chile Fest starting today and running through September 25. The restaurant will donate $1 from each Chile Festival menu entrée purchased to the Burn Trauma ICU at the University of Utah. The money will be used to send burn survivors, both children and adults, to Burn Camp, an annual program that support burn survivors and helps them cope with the personal and emotional challenges that come after a severe burn.
In no way flippantly speaking of burn, spice-o-phobes need not fear Hatch chilies— "Big Jims" seldom register more than 2,500 on the Scoville heat scale and are often down around 1,000. For comparison, Jalapenos often go as high as 5,000 and habaneros can be 250,000 units.
Put chopped, roasted chilies in hamburger mix, meat loaf, scrambled eggs, tacos, biscuit dough, cornbread, sausage meat,
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Chile and Onion Rings — Hatch New Mexico Chile rings and fresh onion straws dipped in buttermilk and seasoned flour, flash-fried, topped with queso fresco and served with prickly pear chipotle BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.
Prickly Pear Glazed Meatballs —Beef and chorizo meatballs smothered in a prickly pear chipotle BBQ sauce, served with crispy Hatch New Mexico Chile and fresh onion rings.
Chile Chicken Salad —Chile glazed chicken atop a mesclun mix with tomatoes, red onions, avocados, pickled Hatch New Mexico Chiles and chipotle peppers, tossed in an apricot dressing, topped with queso fresco.
Chicken Tinga Rellenos — Smoked chicken marinated in tinga sauce, stuffed into Hatch New Mexico Chiles, flash-fried, topped with chipotle sour cream and queso fresco, in a green chile sauce served with nopalitos salad.
Ancho Trout — Ancho bacon panko crusted ruby trout, topped with a mesclun mix salad, avocados, onions, tomatoes and queso fresco in an apricot dressing and green chile aïoli.
Jambalaya Farfalle* — Bay scallops, smoked chicken, andouille and pesto marinated shrimp in creole sauce with farfalle pasta, peas, ancho chiles, topped with queso fresco.
Corona Pork Enchiladas — Pork braised in Corona beer and Jack cheese, topped with green chile sauce, queso fresco and chipotle purée, served with sweet corn rice and borracho beans.
Green Chile Carne Guisada —Chile beef guisada, mixed with red and yellow peppers and Hatch New Mexico Chiles in a green chile sauce, topped with cilantro and queso fresco, served in a cast iron skillet with hot flour tortillas.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by Tnesom Beautiful Gorgeous and durable. I use these everyday and they are beautiful and look especially pretty with the mustard-colored plates sold by World Market. January 24, 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5 by nefritiri Nifty little plates! I love the pattern, the colors, the sturdiness of these dishes. I had to get them when I saw them ( but of course that's the way I usually feel when I see something I like!) October 29, 2008
Rated 5 out of 5 by Meg Loved the plates! I love the pattern. Have been looking for a long time, and love that they are sold separately, as I feel that a matching bowl and coffee cup are overwhelming. I bought those in a solid color. Most importantly, you can really appreciate the solidness and quality of the tableware. October 26, 2008
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ann Marie Love these dishes! Purchased these dishes about a month ago and they really are perfect for every day use. Bright, clean pattern--dresses the table nicely. Ordered them through the mail [...] These dishes look very similar to something WS carries but at a fraction of the cost--glad I held off! September 30, 2008
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sissy Beautiful portuguese dinnerware I use my salad plates often.I love the beautiful colors!Iplace my plates on display! September 16, 2008
Rated 4 out of 5 by Birdpsp Wonderful, bright and colorful detail Use everyday and displayed in plate rack. Wonderful design with great color / pattern. Brings splash of brightness to the kitchen. September 24, 2008
Rated 1 out of 5 by nip and chip Horrible plates! I purchased this set last summer, very pretty design and color but they chip very easy, barely bump them and they chip. Half the set I cannot use to serve any longer and I no longer have my recipt. Wasted money, will not buy from this store again. November 28, 2010
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John Heiser, Grassy Butte If what is going on in both the executive and legislative branches of our state government with regard to the rampant oil development in western North Dakota wasn't so......
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Well said John. Democrats are born from Republican behavior. I never cared for extreme environmentalists but, they look good when compared to the rape of our badlands. We needed requirements to stop flaring, cover sand/gravel trucks and housing before the rush began. I have resolved to giving up on the whole thing and hating oil as consolation.
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Let's get out of the hussle and bustle of the oil patch for a bit...****e on over to Hillsboro. Stop on in at our Free Lunch Counter Café and have some hot Koolaid. You may have to suffer with the frozen peas yet, as our de-icers still do not work properly. Must of our customers just dunk their peas in the hot Koolaid anyway, and they really seem to enjoy it that way.
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A Sunday evening in June. Having stayed at the beach too late, we're snared in city-bound traffic, heading into a fiery sunset. My husband squints behind the wheel. I glance at the passenger-side mirror, anticipating that the lingering glow will improve me as it does the buildings and trees we crawl past. Instead, the angle of the sun conspires with that of the mirror to reveal what even the most flattering light can't erase. At the point where my jaw meets my neck, the skin has begun to sag, just as my mother's did when she was around my age. The image floats above the familiar warning objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Of course. Isn't mortality always creeping up on us?
I stretch my neck up, to the left and to the right, hoping another position will reveal the discovery as an optical trick and remembering my dismay upon noticing the same little vertical fold of loose skin on my mother's lovely long neck. I felt then what I feel now, a little twist of grief and something that quickened my pulse—fear, I think. Unlike laugh lines, easy to embrace as evidence of humor, this slackening suggests not character but aging. It's ugly enough to force me up against something I hadn't known about myself: I'm vain.
Vain and filled, at first, with self-reproach. As a college girl, I'd taken a stand against vanity: I wore ragged used clothing, left my hair unstyled and self-righteously turned down my mother's offers of facials or manicures. I wanted her to understand that I considered her pleasures frivolous and superficial. Why would anyone neglect cultivating her inner life to waste time gazing at her own reflection?
Now 51 and peering ahead to 60 in the passenger-side mirror—to which I return as if it were the wicked queen's in Snow White, obliged to always tell the truth and never flatter—I can't help asking a different question, How bad is this worse-than-a-wrinkle going to get? Bad enough to make me reconsider my claustrophobic rejection of turtlenecks or even succumb to the kind of cosmetic "adjustment" I've always dismissed as money misspent, making me not only vain but also a hypocrite? How long before this harbinger of the dreaded crone's wattle demands strategically wrapped scarves? Can it be time to resort to one of those high-ticket creams that promise, via the sorcery of retinol, to revive aging skin's former elasticity?
What it isn't time for, I decide, is surrender. Because I don't. Suddenly vanity seems less a vice than the resolve to align my appearance with my spirit. I was wrong about my mother—and for that matter, about her mother, who at 90 didn't consider herself dressed without pearls, red lipstick and Chanel No. 5. They were good role models, neither of whom ever looked in a mirror and saw someone who had relinquished the idea of herself as an attractive woman. Collagen collapses, gravity triumphs, but those pink lightbulbs my mother favored for the flattering light they shed? You'll find them in the supermarket, aisle 10.
Kathryn Harrison can be reached at kathryn@kathrynharrison .com. She is the author, most recently, of Enchantments, a novel, and is currently working on a biography of Joan of Arc.
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Guitar Center Drum-Off is our annual search for the top undiscovered drummer. Now in its 27th year, the Drum-Off competition was developed to inspire and support drummers in the pursuit of their musical aspirations. Drum-Off is committed to rewarding and recognizing talent by providing a launching pad for a professional career as a drummer.
In order to compete, you must sign up at a Guitar Center store. You cannot sign up online or over the phone. Tell a sales associate that you'd like to compete in Drum-Off. You will have the option of signing up for one of three store preliminary competitions.
Sign-ups start August 1st and run until the ten contestant spots and two alternate spots for each of the three prelims are filled at each store. Even if the first prelim has already occurred, check with your store to see if they have openings for the second or third preliminary competition. Openings fill up quickly, so don't wait.
You must be 16 years of age or older to compete and must be a legal resident of any of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia.
This contest is for qualified amateurs. A "qualified amateur" is defined as one who does not earn more than $20,000 adjusted gross income per year as a professional musician, based on the previous tax year. If you make it to the semifinals, you will be required to submit your W2 tax form as proof of your eligibility.
Former employees of Guitar Center can compete as long as their last day of employment was prior to January 1, 2014.
By competing in Guitar Center's Drum-Off and signing the official rules, you are stating that you meet all of our eligibly requirements. If at any time it is determined that you don't meet the eligibility requirements, you will be disqualified.
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Store preliminaries and store finals take place in 251 Guitar Center stores. View participating stores. The competition is broken down into 3 preliminary competitions and 1 store final per store; 30 quarterfinals; 5 semifinals and 1 grand final. All stages of the competition take place at a Guitar Center store with the exception of the grand final, which takes place in Los Angeles at the Club Nokia on January 16, 2016.
You will sign up to compete in one of the three preliminary competitions. There are ten slots in each prelim per store. You can only compete in one preliminary competition. Do not try to compete in a prelim at a different store if you don't advance. If you do this, you will be disqualified.
The top two contestants from each of the three store preliminaries (those with the highest and second highest scores) will advance to the store final, for a total of six competitors at each of the store finals. There will be only one winner at the store final. This store winner will advance to compete in one of 30 quarterfinals. From there, the 30 quarterfinal winners will compete in one of five semifinal competitions. The five semifinal winners will compete at the grand final.
Check with the store where you signed up to confirm what time the competition starts. Each competitor must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition. We highly suggest arriving early to ensure you aren't late. If you are not present at the random drawing that's done to determine the order in which you compete, you will be disqualified. We don't want to have to disqualify someone for being late but we need to be fair to everyone who arrives on time.
You get five minutes to set up and three minutes to play. In the event of a tie, you will be required to play an additional two minutes, so be sure to have some extra tricks up your sleeve.
If you make it to the semifinals or grand finals, you will have five minutes to play.
The store will have a five-piece drum kit complete with cymbals, hardware, cowbell, tambourine, blast block, a drum throne, a Roland SPD-30, and a BT-1 trigger pad set up for your performance. The brand and model of the drum set, hardware, throne and cymbals will vary by region. See stores for details.
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First of all, let me just make clear that the fact that the festival irritates so many of my friends is not the only reason I love it. No, there's also the "people in black" with cell phones, water bottles and books standing in line at theaters, saloons, fine dining establishments and liquor stores. People like me! My "festiphobe" peer group has just got to get over it.
So, what are some of the celluloid delicacies that have me so amped up a full month before the fact? Well, for starters, there are three films with musical connotations that caught my eye. Not to mention a couple of "beat" flicks that deal with Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg and a triptych of the hunt for bin Laden, covert wars, and the "Occupy Wall Street" phenomenon. Somehow I found common ground for the last three.
Let's start off down in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, with the FAME Gang, which featured Rick Hall, Roger Hawkins, Barry Beckett and David Hood (father of the Drive By Truckers' Patterson Hood). Also known as "The Swampers" (tagged in the "Sweet Home Alabama" lyric), these cats went about recording Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and countless more.
One called "History of the Eagles Part 1" attracts me because, in the main, it's just got to have some great archival footage of the '60s LA music scene including all the goings on in Laurel Canyon and the legendary Troubadour Bar in West Hollywood where they all hung out trying to become rock stars. I have no idea what the "Part 1" is all about.
Dave Grohl, of Nirvana and Foo Fighter fame, seems to be everywhere these days. I just saw him in an interview segment with Andrew Loog Oldham tacked onto the end of a very-early previously unreleased Rolling Stones documentary of a tour of Ireland. And now here he is bringing his own film to Sundance.
Grohl's documentary is entitled "Sound City" and not only tells the story of a recording studio of the same name - this one in the San Fernando Valley - but also gathers many of its illustrious alumni (Stevie Nicks, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Trent Reznor, Rick Springfield, Paul McCartney, etc.) to record once again on that legendary soundboard.
I'm equally excited to stretch my "boho" sensibilities with two narrative films that, due to subject matter, sort of bookend the beat literature movement. With the seldom-recounted true story of a murder intruding into the early relationship of Allen Ginsberg, Lucien Carr, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs, "Kill Your Darlings" looks like a must-see.
On the other end, we get Kerouac nearing the end of his creativity looking for renewal on the northern California coast at Lawrence Ferlinghetti's cabin a short way up Bixby Creek from the iconic bridge. Besides showcasing some of my favorite natural landscape anywhere, "Big Sur" gives us the interior view of an already published Kerouac not being able to adequately process his fame.
Another film that seems intriguing is "99% - The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film," which purportedly covers the activist movement on the ground from the very beginning, featuring multiple points of view from all over the country. Going inside the motivations of its most ardent adherents, the film, like the movement itself, is structured to reflect non-hierarchical models of decision-making.
Which is probably not the modus operandi for those involved in doing the heavy lifting in the film "Manhunt: The Search for Osama bin Laden." Documenting the two-decade search for the Al Qaeda chief from early, mostly female, CIA operatives through the Navy Seal Team 6 operation that took him down, the film has all the earmarks of an espionage thriller.
"Dirty Wars" looks at the highly covert "War on Terror" and the ramifications the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), with its drone campaigns, night raids, and government-sanctioned torture, has on democracy. Investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill is featured uncovering the post-9/11 war-making mindset.
I can't wait for the lights to dim and the film to roll! To borrow a phrase from my night-shift lift operator friends of yore, "In darkness there is light!" The current art of independent filmmaking almost gives me the shivers. There's brilliance afoot and we're lucky to live where we do during late January.
Jay Meehan is a culture junkie and has been an observer, participant, and chronicler of the Park City and Wasatch County social scenes for more than 40 years.


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Breast Cancer Survival Rates Are Climbing
The outlook for women with breast cancer is improving constantly. Due to increased awareness, opportunities for early detection, and treatment advances, survival rates continue to climb. While the most common cancer diagnosed in women with about 230,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2015, only about 40,000 die each year from this disease. Today the prognosis for patients with breast cancer continues to improve. Survival for years even with advanced breast cancer has never been more likely.
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer may or may not cause symptoms. Some women may discover the problem themselves, while others may have the abnormality first detected on a screening exam. Breast pain is not a common symptom of breast cancer. Some of the possible signs and symptoms include:
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare type of cancer that often does not cause a breast lump or mass. As seen in this photo, it often causes thickening and pitting of the skin, like an orange peel. There may also be a skin rash or reddening of the skin. Inflammatory cancer of the breast typically has a fast growth rate.
Importance of Mammograms
Early detection of breast cancer is important for the best outcome. Mammograms are X-rays of the breast that can detect tumors at a very early stage, before they would be felt or noticed otherwise. The American Cancer Society recommends that women at average risk have a mammogram every year starting at age 40. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women from 50 to 74 years of age have a screening mammogram every 2 years. It also suggests that women under age 50 consult with their doctor to determine the best screening schedule for their individual situation.
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Breast MRI and Ultrasound
Sometimes a breast ultrasound is ordered in addition to a mammogram. An ultrasound can demonstrate fluid-filled cysts that are not cancerous. Ultrasounds may also be recommended for routine screening tests in some women at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Breast Self-Exams
Many women grew up learning that they should perform routine breast self-exams. Recently, studies have shown that these exams are not as important as once believed in the early detection of cancer. Experts recommend that women be aware of their breasts and notice any changes, rather than performing checks on a regular schedule. Women who choose to do self-exams should be sure to discuss the technique with their doctor.
Finding a Lump
Remember that the majority (about 80%) of breast lumps are not due to cancer. Cysts, benign tumors, or changes in consistency due to the menstrual cycle can all cause benign breast lumps. Still, it's important to let your doctor know about any lumps or changes in your breast that you find. Early detection of breast cancer is associated with high cure rates.
Breast Cancer Biopsy
A biopsy is the most certain way to determine whether a breast lump is cancerous. Biopsies may be taken through a needle or through a minor surgical procedure. The results can also determine the type of breast cancer that is present in many cases (there are several different types of breast cancer). Treatments are tailored to the specific type of breast cancer that is present.
Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
For example, a biopsy can tell whether the breast cancer has receptors for estrogen (ER-positive) and//or progesterone (PR-positive). This means the tumors can grow in response to these hormones. About two-thirds of breast cancers are hormone receptor-positive. Medications can be given that act to help prevent growth of the tumor from stimulation by these hormones. The image shows a molecular model of the estrogen receptor.
HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
HER-2 is a protein that is expressed at a high level by about 20% of breast cancers. This is known as having HER-2-positive cancer. Having this receptor means the cancer tends to grow and spread faster than other forms of breast cancer, but there are special targeted treatments available for this type of tumor. The image shows molecular detection of the HER-2 receptor in a breast cancer cell.
Stages of Breast Cancer
Staging is the process of determining to what extent a tumor has spread within the body. Staging takes place after breast cancer has been diagnosed. Breast cancer is staged from 0 to 4, depending upon how far it has spread. Both the stage and type of breast cancer are important to determine the best treatment plan.
Survival Rates For Breast Cancer
Survival in breast cancer depends upon the extent of spread, of stage. Cancers that are found early are often localized to the breast. According to the American Cancer Society, women with early stage (stage 1) breast cancer have a 5-year survival rate of 100%. Women with cancer that has spread to distant sites in the body (stage 4) have only a 20% chance of surviving 5 years; but this rate can improve as advances are made in treatment.
Breast Cancer Surgery
There are different surgical procedures available to treat breast cancer. A lumpectomy or breast-conservation surgery removes the abnormal area of tissue. Removing the entire breast is known as mastectomy. Your doctor can help you decide which surgery is best for your individual situation.
Breast Cancer - Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy can be used after breast cancer surgery, or it may be used in addition to chemotherapy for widespread cancer. The high-energy radiation kills cancer cells. This treatment does have side effects, which can include swelling of the area, tiredness, or a sunburn-like effect.
Breast Cancer - Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy drugs are given to kill cancer cells that are located anywhere in the body. It can be administered by a slow IV infusion, by pill, or by a brief IV injection, depending upon the drug. Sometimes chemotherapy is given after surgery to help prevent the cancer from recurring (adjuvant therapy). Side effects of chemotherapy can include an increased risk of infection, nausea, fatigue, and hair loss.
Breast Cancer - Hormone Therapy
ER- and PR-positive breast cancers grow in response to hormones, so hormone therapy that blocks the action of hormones can be given to women whose breast cancer is hormone receptor-positive. It is usually given after surgery, but it can also be given to reduce the chance of developing breast cancer in women at high risk.
Targeted Drug Therapies for Breast Cancer
Targeted therapies are newer treatments for breast cancer. They act upon specific proteins within cancer cells, like the HER-2 protein discussed earlier. Targeted therapies can stop the HER-2 protein from stimulating tumor growth in cancers that have this protein. Targeted therapies have fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy and are often used in combination with chemotherapy.
Life After Breast Cancer
Cancer treatment can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. It can be difficult to keep up with activities of daily life, and you may feel isolated or overwhelmed. Friends and family can be invaluable sources of support and assistance during this time. Some people choose to join a local or an online support group to share their experiences.
Breast Reconstructive Surgery
Many women opt to have reconstructive surgery after breast cancer surgery. Reconstructive procedures can use implants or tissues obtained from other locations in the body. These procedures can be done at the time of mastectomy, or they may be performed months or even years later.
Breast Forms
A breast form is an alternative to reconstructive surgery. This is a prosthetic device that is worn inside a bra to permit a balanced appearance when clothed. Breast prosthetic devices can be covered by insurance plans.
Why Did I Get Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer occurs in both men and women, but it is about 100 times more likely to affect women than men. Women over age 55 and those with a close relative who has had the condition are at greatest risk for developing breast cancer. Still, up to 80% of women who do get breast cancer do not have a relative with the disease.
Breast Cancer Genes
Certain inherited genetic mutations dramatically increase a women's risk of breast cancer. The most common of these are genes known as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Women who inherit mutations in these genes have up to an 80% chance of developing breast cancer.
Risk Factors You Can Control
Other factors that can raise the risk of getting breast cancer include not getting enough exercise, drinking more than one alcoholic drink per day, and being overweight. Some kinds of hormone therapy and birth control pills can also elevate risk, but the risk returns to normal after stopping these medications. Some studies have shown that regular physical activity may help lower the risk of recurrence in women who have survived breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research
Doctors continue to search for more effective and tolerable treatments for breast cancer. The funding for this research comes from many sources, including advocacy groups throughout the country. Many of the 2.5 million breast cancer survivors and their families choose to participate in walk-a-thons and other fundraising events. This links each individual fight against cancer into a common effort for progress.
More Reading on Breast Cancer
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Every Wednesday, I'll be featuring one of my favorite recipes from How to Cook Everything Fast. If you cook it, too, I want to see it—tag it on social media with #HTCEFast. And enjoy!
Flattening out meat loaf to cook it in a skillet not only reduces cooking time but also dramatically increases the surface area to maximize crunch. It's faster and better.
Skillet Meat Loaf (from How to Cook Everything Fast)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
Salt and pepper
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Psychcentral.com have featured a new study which will be published in the Academic Pediatrics, which states that ADHD diagnoses are up by 66% since 2000. Is this an American phenomenon or is it a global trend?
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ZF-8998: Zend_Locale::setDefault() fails to set default properly
When Zend_Locale::setDefault() is called, it internally calls self::_prepareLocale() with the given $locale, which then sets the static self::$_auto variable if it has not already been set. In setting self::$_auto, _prepareLocale() calls Zend_Locale::getDefault(), which returns the value of the PREVIOUS default (the one before setDefault() was called). Since the self::$_auto variable never changes once set, all subsequent calls to _prepapreLocale() will cause the old default to be used should it fall back to "auto". Thus, calling Zend_Locale::setDefault() has no effect on the default when "auto" is used.
Here's some reproduction code.
Output I get (on Mac OS 10.2.0 with PHP 5.3.1): Setting locale to: C Setting default to de_DE Environment: array(0) { } This should be de_DE: en
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i have the equivalent of a gpa of 3.7 so far
i have the equivalent of a gpa of 3.7 so far
i have a 2.7 because of some gay bullshit. won't be hard to get it over a 3. 3.5 is the challenge.
though really gpa is a terrible indicator of conceptual understanding and im lucky to be in a field where employers respect that. i have a better grasp on the material covered than most of my peers despite the fact that im pretty bad at schooly things like doing homework on time or going to lecture, which ends up pulling your grades down.
lol i do wonder what my high school gpa is. must have been in the 1's.
counting all colleges i've been to my total college gpa should be in the upper 3.6's


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A who's who of Miami's top toques and close to 300 ravenous foodies turned out for Slow Food Miami's 2nd Annual "Snail of Approval" Tasting Party at The James Royal Palm, hosted by Chef Normal Van Aken and Louis Aguirre of WSVN 7's Deco Drive. The intimate event raised $30K for Slow Food Miami, the local 100% volunteer non-profit dedicated to "planting a fresher future for our children."
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It seems only fitting to meet Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a coffee shop. She is, after all, Elaine, the hilarious, no-topic-is-taboo Seinfeld character who, with her pals Jerry (Seinfeld), George (Jason Alexander) and Kramer (Michael Richards), routinely slid into a booth at Monk's Café to hash over the issues of the day—steam room protocol, close talkers, rogue diaphragms. Twenty years later, Louis-Dreyfus looks like Elaine's hipper sister. On a wintry afternoon in Santa Monica she could be mistaken for a grad student: upscale riff on an army jacket, black loose-fitting pants, a scarf twirled around her neck, large dark-framed glasses. If fellow diners at Caffe Luxxe recognize her, they're not giving themselves away. When it comes to spotting celebrities, she says, "nobody in L.A. gives a shit."
Or lets on that they do. Confronted with the comedy icon that is Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the coffee shop customers are more likely just playing it cool: Elaine's navigation of our culture's pesky social nuances was one of the key reasons Seinfeld became must-see TV. She got down with the boys (most memorably in the "master of your domain" episode) but was always our proxy, The Girl, brilliantly interpreting the role of smart, often shameless, always extravagantly funny female sidekick. Louis-Dreyfus is now deploying her potent comic arsenal as struggling Vice President Selina Meyer on HBO's Veep, which begins its second season April 14.
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ZF-11816: Use bindParam instead of oci_bind_by_name in Zend_Db_Statement::execute
I write an underclass of Zend_Db_Statement_Oracle to get wrong or slow queries (because the profile only report good queries). It works almost fine except for fetch() method that I can not get binded params.
The issue is on Zend_Db_Statement_Oracle::_execute() that directly calls oci_bind_by_name() (@line 243) instead of bindParam() (and not _bindParam(), because I wouldn't get Zend_Db_Statement::$_bindParam attribute populated.
Here is the proposed patch on Zend/Db/Statement/Oracle.php:
< if (!@oci_bind_by_name($this->_stmt, $name, $params[$name], -1)) {
> if (!$this->bindParam($name, $params[$name], null, -1)) {
Thx for your help and support, Wilfried
Still no activity on this issue ? While this is a very minor code improvement, it would really help me on my Oracle tracing...
Thanks a lot for your help & support, Wilfried
Waiting to hear from component lead on whether or not there is a specific known reason why the oci method was used directly
Great news, I wondered if my issue would get any support :)
Attached patch with OP's suggested fix. No unit test.
Fixed in trunk (1.12.0): r24863
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ZF-1983: Zend_Cache_Frontend_Page when using a cache_dir that has a relative path
When you use the Zend_Cache_Frontend_Page and your cache_dir has a relative path, the caching doesn't work. If we add chdir(dirname($_SERVER['SCRIPT_FILENAME'])); to the _flush callback, we can fix the problem. Is there any other solution?
public function _flush($data)
chdir(dirname($_SERVER['SCRIPT_FILENAME'])); // <-- added
return $data;
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Some web servers (e.g. Apache) change the working directory of a script when calling the callback function. You can change it back by e.g. chdir(dirname($_SERVER['SCRIPT_FILENAME'])) in the callback function.
p.s. Testing server: WinXP Apache HTTPD 2.2.4 + Openssl 0.9.8e PHP 5.2.3
Assigning to [~fab] to initiate issue review.
can you try to open the Zend/Cache/Backend/File.php file and to change the line "$this->setOption('cache_dir', $value);" (function setCacheDir()) with "$this->setOption('cache_dir', realpath($value));" ?
sorry it's the line "$value = rtrim($value, '\/') . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR;" which have to be replaced by "$value = rtrim(realpath($value), '\/') . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR;"
Meanwhile I got a new computer with a different OS so I can't test it on the same configuration. Well.. on Vista it works OK without adding the realpath function & it works also with the added realpath function.
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Burly Heath Jordan has got Shawn Wolfe caught in a bear hug, and Shawn is offering no resistance. In fact, he tears the shirt off Heath's furry, burly torso, then reaches around to grab a muscled bun in each hand. Heath untangles his tongue from Shawn's and lets it drift south, across Shawn's neck, hairy nipples, pleasure trail and down to his cock, which is hard with anticipation. The long, deep suction of Heath's mouth leaves Shawn's thick dick slick and glistening. Heath pauses momentarily, the tip of his tongue poised at the tip of Shawn's cock, and looks up for approval. He gets it in the form of a pat on the head and Shawn's tongue up his ass. The straps of Heath's black jockstrap frame the pale globes of his buttocks with his hole as the focal point. Later, the waistband serves as a grip and a controlling rein when Shawn fucks him doggy style. A switch to missionary position showcases Heath's hard cock and his bearish hotness. With their bodies straining, muscles taut and bulging, sweat popping out on their skin, they cum abundantly -- Heath on his tummy and Shawn on Heath's beard and chest. Heath licks a few droplets of spooge off Shawn's cock and they kiss.
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These EASTON® Mako M3 senior ice hockey shoulder pads provide you with a natural range of movement through their special conic body construction. A hook-and-loop front closure system makes them easy to slip on and tighten without assistance; adjustable bicep protectors and a removable abdominal pad offer additional coverage for increased safety during play.
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- Natural movement provided by conic body construction
- Hook-and-loop front closure system
- Adjustable bicep protectors
- Removable abdominal pad
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Comments about EASTON Mako M3 Senior Ice Hockey Shoulder Pads:
I am returning this product, as I am too slim for the size I ordered. However, I loved that you can slide into these pads like a vest instead of pulling them over your head. As a beginner hockey player, I'd prefer less bulky pads on the shoulders. However, I would definitely consider this style for my sons who are more serious players.
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Comments about EASTON Mako M3 Senior Ice Hockey Shoulder Pads:
The shoulder pads are made with movement in mind. So comfortable, and very easy to put on. I am playing beter! Don't feel restricted at all.. Have taken and given some hard hits, so good!! Shoulder and arm construction is so precise! Gives me such natural movement and has improved my stick handling also! I highly recommend the Mako shoulder pads.