text:
DHMC Fellow Begins Hematology Mentorship Program
August 24, 2011
Washington, DC
Former Dartmouth hematology/oncology fellow Brea Lipe, MD, recently completed the first leg of a year of preparation for a career in patient-oriented research, with the Clinical Research Training Institute (CRTI) http://hematology.org/Awards/CRTI/2195.aspx of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
ASH chose Lipe and 19 other young investigators from among more than 50 who applied for the education and mentoring program. Lipe, who before her three-year fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center completed a three-year residency in internal medicine at Dartmouth, spent July 30-August 5 at an intensive workshop focusing on the foundation, methods, and applications of clinical research.
In addition to participating in lectures and small-group discussions on such topics as the definition of a research question, methods of observational epidemiology and clinical trial design, navigation of institutional committees, and job interviewing and negotiation, Lipe and her peers also attended informal presentations from leaders in clinical hematology research, who reflected on their careers and provided advice to those entering the field. They also worked with CRTI faculty on revising plans for their own proposed projects in clinical research, with the goal of customizing their career-development plan and a peer-reviewed research proposal that has been extensively refined and critiqued, but they form lifelong bonds with both mentors and colleagues.
"My selection for the ASH CRTI program really helps me to establish the resources and connections that I will need to pursue a clinical research career," says Lipe, now an assistant professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center. "It is an amazing opportunity. The hematology/oncology fellowship at DHMC allowed me the flexibility to explore different opportunities and and develop individual interests that could be enhanced through the help of the CRTI program."
Lipe credits the guidance of pathologist Deborah Ornstein, MD, medical director of DHMC's Comprehensive Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, and of hematologist/oncologist Christopher Lowrey, MD, with encouraging Lipe to "develop a focused research question that allowed me to participate in the CRTI program."
Next up for Lipe and her CRTI colleagues are mentoring sessions at the ASH annual meeting in December, and in May 2012 at ASH headquarters in Washington, DC.
"When ASH started this program nine years ago, the goal was to train the next generation of clinical scientists," says ASH President J. Evan Sadler, MD, PhD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. "Over the years, a number of participants have described the program as one of the greatest career opportunities they have experienced, and many have gone on to be successful in obtaining career-development awards and operating grants to continue their work. We are excited about this new CRTI class and their potential to do great things in hematology."
Joining Lipe in the CRTI's class of 2011 are investigators from around the United States, Canada and Australia. Hematologists and hematologists/oncologists who are in their second year of fellowship through their third year post-fellowship at academic medical centers in the United States and Canada are eligible for the ASH CRTI.
"In the future," Lipe concludes, "I hope to develop a focused clinical career in multiple myeloma and coagulopathies."


text:
So what's the top bowling score for a certified three-game series and how many times has it been achieved?
That's the key question in the wake of Northridge resident Charles Kenny's ambitious goal to roll a 900 series. Kenny made his comment this week after putting together a torrid start to the year in which he blasted four perfect games at four venues – all in the space of one month.
The four 300 games gave the 33-year-old Kenny a total of 62 perfect games.
The United States Bowling Congress honors top series at its website and lists 21 men who have blasted 900 series. The USBC says this is unofficial, meaning that it represents all the sanctioned 900s that have been reported to it.
The USBC cites two 900 series turned in by California men – the last of whom was recorded by Jimmy Schmitzer of Riverside in April 2012. He used the two-handed delivery that is becoming more popular and is used with such success by elite pro Jason Belmonte of Australia (shown in photo), the franchise player of the Los Angeles X.
Schmitzer was only 18 when he smoked his 900 in front of his parents, Marti and Jim.
Said Marti the next day: "He's bowled 300s and 800s before, and we were very happy for him when he shot the first one last night. When he got the second one, we couldn't believe it. When he started the third game, I just couldn't handle it. I started shaking and had to go outside. When he got through the last frame, I broke down. We're so happy for him."
Incidentally, the USBC reports that Kathi Verbil of Wichita, Kan., recorded the highest three-game series for a woman at 879. She blasted that score in July 2012.
The USBC cites Missy Belinder as having the top score for a California woman at 869. That was recorded 12 years ago.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Jonathan Fisher, the main character in the movie Street Smart, is a journalist on the brink of losing his job. In order to retain it, he decides to forgo the ethics of journalism and creates a story about a pimp.
Jonathan Fisher - Christopher Reeve
TriviaStreet Smart was filmed due to an agreement that existed between the Cannon Film Group and Christopher Reeves. The agreement stated that he could make this film if he made another Superman movie. The result was Superman IV.
The film Street Smart energized Morgan Freeman's career. He even received an Academy nomination as "Best Supporting Actor" for his role
Academy Awards:
Morgan Freeman won for Best Actor In A Supporting Role for the role of Fast Black in Street Smart.
80's Film Facts:
The Movie Street Smart was released to theatres on 03/20/1987 by Cannon, and grossed $711,036 at the box office in the US.
More 80's Films:
80's Movies Street Smart download free 80's film DVD movies cast of characters and plot descriptions.


text:
New Year's Day -1st Day of January Martin Luther King Jr. Day -3rd Monday of January President's Day -3rd Monday of February Memorial Day -Last Monday of May Independence Day Holiday- Monday July 4 Labor Day -1st Monday of SeptemberColumbus Day -2nd Monday of OctoberVeterans' Day -11th Day of November Thanksgiving Day -4th Thursday of November Friday after Thanksgiving -Friday following the 4th Thursday of NovemberChristmas observance -Monday, December 26th
Current WebCheck Fee StructureState of Ohio WebCheck $30.00 (Exact Change in Cash, or Money Order payable to "Clermont County Sheriff's Office")
National WebCheck $35.00 (Exact Change in Cash, or Money Order payable to "Clermont County Sheriff's Office")(Available only for specific career/volunteer categories & court ordered requirements; contact your employer, volunteer coordinator, or legal advisor for specific information)
National & State WebCheck $55.00 (Exact Change in Cash, or Money Order payable to "Clermont County Sheriff's Office")(Available only for specific career/volunteer categories & court ordered requirements; contact your employer, volunteer coordinator, or legal advisor for specific information)
FBI (National) Webchecks can only be completed for limited "official" purposes (e.g. licensing, government operations, schools, etc.) but not for private matters such as employment in the private sector, apartment rentals, etc.
Please click here to search for another WebCheck service provider.
The Clermont County Sheriff's Office can complete individual State of Ohio criminal history record checks using the WebCheck system.
WebCheck is a statewide Ohio record check, businesses and agencies will not have to obtain record checks from other Ohio counties; nor will applicants requiring a state record check need to visit our Corrections Facility to have their fingerprints taken by ink.
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI&I) charges our agency a fee for each Ohio record check requested. In order to cover this fee and pay for equipment and annual software maintenance, we have established the WebCheck fees as listed above. Payment is due at the time of service; only cash (exact change) or money orders (payable to 'Clermont County Sheriff's Office') are accepted.
WebCheck utilizes the Internet to electronically transfer fingerprints and other data to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI&I) in London, Ohio. The fingerprints and information from an applicant's Driver's License or Ohio Identification Card's magnetic strip is encrypted and electronically stored in the computer. The computer then sends the encrypted information over the internet to BCI&I, which automatically compares the information against fingerprints and criminal histories stored in the Ohio Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) database. Once fingerprints and I.D. are scanned, our agency should receive results within 14-30 business days unless a "hit or match" is detected. If a "hit or match" is detected the results will be mailed directly from BCI&I to the address provided by the applicant. If you are an employer or agency and want the results mailed directly to you, instruct your applicants to provide our record check clerk with your business mailing address, NOT the address of the applicants.
NOTE: BCI&I sends the record check to the address provided by you, but is NO LONGER able to send a duplicate copy to your personal address free of charge. If you require a second copy, you must pay for a second WebCheck.
View a complete list of WebCheck providers at: http://www.ag.state.oh.us/business/fingerprint/data/index.asp
Some persons wish only to have have an inked fingerprint card completed at our jail, then personally mailed the card to an employer or other agency. The cost for rolling inked fingerprint cards is $10.00 (cash, exact change) for each card.
For many employers local Clermont county record checks are all that is required. Though the Clermont County Sheriff's Office does not provide local record checks, county record checks can be obtained through the Clermont County Clerk of Courts website without cost. Utilize the 'Case Access' link at their internet website to obtain Clermont County record check information. The Clerk's website is http://www.clermontclerk.org/. The Clerk's Office website contains Common Pleas records back to 1988 and Municipal Court records back to May, 1996. If you need to research records before these dates you will need to contact the Clerk's Office to perform a manual search.


text:
Athletic Academics Services.
Felicia Martin was named Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services at Texas Tech University in November 2008. In this position, Felicia is responsible for the administration of the academic and student services programs for approximately 400+ Texas Tech student-athletes.
Felicia originally joined the Texas Tech athletic staff June 1999 as a counseling specialist for the tutorial and mentor program. She served as the Coordinator of the CHAMPS/Life Skills program from 2000 to 2003. Felicia returned to Texas Tech after five years as the Assistant Executive Director at Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association.
While at Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association, Felicia was involved in virtually every aspect of Association activities and was responsible for working directly with all Division 1A athletics departments. She assisted with programming and events for athletic administrators' leadership development and played a key role in life skills programs and education for student-athletes (1A CHAMPS Program). She was the primary administrator for the 1A CHAMPS Program of Excellence which included campus assessments and the application process. She was the Association's liaison to various organizations and affiliate groups.
Felicia earned a Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology and a Masters Degree in Counselor Education from Mississippi State University.
Texas Tech Tradition: Will Rogers & Soapsuds
Book: Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell
Quote/Poem: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us." Marianne Williamson
Felicia can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Rodney Lackey joined the Texas Tech Red Raider family as the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Academic & Support Services July 2008. In this position Rodney is responsible for assisting Felicia Martin in overseeing the Athletic Academic & Support Services program and being the lead advisor for football and the advisor for soccer.
Rodney is originally from Detroit, MI and attended Central Michigan University where he was an All-Conference sprinter and team captain. While a member of the track team, he was awarded Outstanding Minority Male Athlete of the Year and the Bill Boyden Leadership Award, which is the highest award a student-athlete can receive. It recognizes a student-athlete in their final year of eligibility that is in good academic standing and whose record best combines participation in a varsity intercollegiate sport with leadership ability in campus affairs and activities. Rodney earned his B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling from Central Michigan.
Rodney has been in the profession of Athletic Academic Services for 18 years working at Central Michigan University, North Carolina State University, University of Richmond, and at Texas A&M University.
Rodney has two sons, Jonathan and Braylon, and his wife, Taryn, is a first grade teacher
Texas Tech Tradition: The Masked Rider leading the team onto the field
Book: Whatever catches my interest
Quote/Poem: "Life's Too Short"
Rodney can be reached at: email@example.com
Athletic Academic Advisor Suzanne Dickenson brings a wealth of academic and athletic experience to the Marsha Sharp Center for Student-Athletes at Texas Tech. Dickenson's professional experience in collegiate athletics began in 1999 where she served as a student assistant to the compliance coordinator at Abilene Christian University before earning a graduate assistant position with the track and field team for the 2000-01 season. Her success as a graduate assistant led to a full-time position as a Track & Field Assistant Coach and UIL Regional Director. As an Assistant Coach, Dickenson coached several All-Americans and was instrumental in the rise of Abilene Christian University's Track & Field program becoming one of the top Track and Field programs in the country, as the Wildcats captured nine NCAA team championships during her tenure.
In 2006, Dickenson was promoted to the role of Director of Athletic Academic Services and tasked with the creation and development of the new Athletic Academic Program. In 2008, Dickenson was hired as the Athletic Academic Advisor for the Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country teams at Texas Tech University, and later added Women's Tennis as part of the teams she works with. Dickenson's primary role is providing personal, vocational, educational, and advanced counseling and training at both the individual and group levels. Dickenson is pivotal in the management of counseling programs for her teams by assisting with course selection to ensure degree progress and completion; as well as, simultaneously serving as the contact between student-athletes and the coaching staff regarding academic progress. In addition, Dickenson monitors eligibility requirements in accordance to the NCAA and Big 12 guidelines, assists with tracking and reporting of student-athlete concerns, and is the lead administrator for the GradesFirst academic monitoring system.
As a student-athlete at Abilene Christian University, Dickenson helped the Wildcats to win four team National Championships from 1998-99. She later ran professionally and competed across the world including meets in Cuba, Ireland, Portugal, Estonia and Finland. In addition, Dickenson was named to the Junior Pan American and Junior Carifta Teams after winning the Jamaican Junior Championships in the 100-meter hurdles. She was also a four-time runner up at the NCAA Division II Championships in the 100-meter hurdles and a five-time All-American from 1998-1999.
Dickenson began her collegiate journey at Mico Teachers College and earned her teacher's diploma specializing in mathematics and general science, while moving on to earn her Bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1999 before receiving her Master's degree in 2001 at Abilene Christian University.
Texas Tech Tradition: The Masked Rider leading the team onto the field
Book: "Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance" Nathan Whitaker & Tony Dungy
Quote/Poem: "Never give up, never lose sight, and keep your eyes on the finish line because spectators are only there for distraction. With hard work and determination you can be anything you want to be in life." Oprah Winfrey
Suzanne can be reached at: email@example.com.
AuDrey Dempsey Branch joined the Texas Tech Athletic Academic & Support Services staff February 2013 as an Athletic Academic Advisor working with football academics. Her primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to working with initial eligibility, all incoming freshmen, and additional at-risk student-athletes, oversight of academic coaching, Graduate Assistant's, and orientation for all incoming freshmen and transfers.
Prior to Tech, Dempsey Branch served as the Special Projects Coordinator for the Student Athlete Enrichment Program at Clemson University from 2010-2013. Dempsey Branch moved over into athletic academic services after serving as a NCAA Division I Track and Field Coach at various universities including schools in the SEC, ACC, and Big East. Under her tutelage she had a myriad of conference champions, regional and national qualifiers, as well as All-Americans. Not a stranger to athletics, Dempsey Branch was a three -time Track and Field ACC Champion and record holder, three time NCAA qualifier, and a 92 USA Olympic Trial qualifier while a student -athlete at Georgia Tech.
Dempsey Branch is an active member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), served as the Life Skills Committee Chair and also a part of the New Member Committee. She is also an active member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA).
Dempsey is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1997 and Masters in Counselor Education with a concentration in Student Affairs from Clemson University in 2012.
Texas Tech Tradition: The Masked Rider leading the team onto the field.
Book: "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" John C. Maxwell
Quote/Poem: "People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone." AuDrey Hepburn.
AuDrey Branch can be reached at: email@example.com.
Jesse Funk, originally from Carrollton, Texas, joined the Texas Tech Athletic Academic & Support Services staff in August of 2013 as an Athletic Academic Advisor for the Red Raider football team. His responsibilities include working with football student-athletes in progressing toward degree completion and additional administrative duties as assigned.
Prior to Texas Tech, Jesse was the Academic Specialist for men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, and soccer teams at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. During his tenure in Beaumont, Jesse was in charge of evaluating initial eligibility and maintaining continuing eligibility for four different NCAA Division 1 sports in the Southland Conference. Jesse also monitored admissions requirements, coordinated tutor sessions, and mentally prepared Lamar student athletes to graduate from a four year university.
Jesse earned his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Stephen F. Austin State University in May 2011 where he was an offensive center for the 2009 and 2010 Southland Conference championship football team. When his years as a Lumberjack offensive lineman concluded, Jesse began a career in athletic academic services as graduate assistant for the Lumberjack football team. He later earned his Master's degree in Kinesiology from SFASU in December of 2012.
Jesse is an active member in the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletes and in his free time enjoys hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He also enjoys the great sport of football and being close to family and loved ones.
Texas Tech Tradition: Homecoming Bonfire
Book: "White Fang" Jack London
Quote/Poem: "We will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall achieve excellence." Vince Lombardi, Jr
Jesse can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Denise Hood joined the Athletic Academic & Support Services staff in August 2003. Her primary obligation is assisting the Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Academic & Support Services in the coordination of services for student-athletes. Denise is also responsible for assisting student-athletes with textbooks, study table monitoring, grade reports, team travel letters, the Academic Hall of Honor awards, and departmental budget concerns.
Denise has been an employee of the University for 25 years. She previously worked in the Texas Wine Marketing Research Institute in the College of Human Sciences. She and her husband, Dennis, have two daughters, Ashlee and Amber, who are both graduates of Texas Tech University.
Texas Tech Tradition: When the Tech Band is marching from the Music Building to the Football Stadium. I love hearing and singing the Tech Fight Song!
Book: "Ever After: A Cinderella Story"
Quote/Poem: "Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." John Lennon
Denise can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Andree' Houston joined the Texas Tech Athletic Academic & Support Services staff as the Tutorial Coordinator in November 2011. In this position Andree' helps to provide comprehensive academic support through tutorial services as part of the Learning Assistance Program. In 2013, Andree' began serving in the role as Athletic Academic Advisor for Softball.
Andree' earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama while competing as a student-athlete in gymnastics and track. She worked as a graduate assistant for the Center for Athlete Student Services at from the University of Alabama while completing her Master's degree in Health Studies/Promotions. Andree' went on to coach collegiate gymnastics at Southeast Missouri State University in 2004 before returning to her alma mater in 2008 as a member of the Athletic Compliance Office.
Andree' is married to Victor Houston and they have three children, Shaniece, Nathaniel, and Seraphina.
Texas Tech Tradition: Masked Rider
Book: "Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Haven and Back"
Quote/Poem: "It's not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." Paul "Bear" Bryant
Andree can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Matthew Jordan joined the office of Athletic Academic & Support Services in September 2005 as a graduate assistant. Currently, he is the Assistant Director for Continuing Eligibility where he monitors satisfactory progress towards degree requirements and APR for all intercollegiate athletic teams at Texas Tech. Also, he serves as the Athletic Academic Advisor for the Baseball and Men's Tennis programs.
Prior to joining the athletic department, Matthew worked as an Academic Advisor for the College of Media Communications. Matthew earned his undergraduate degree from Big 12 rival, Baylor University, with a degree in business management and a minor in marketing. He earned a Master's degree in Physical Education from Texas Tech.
Texas Tech Tradition: Carol of Lights
Book: Blue Jacket
Quote/Poem: "Success - it's what you do with what you've got." Coach Woody Hayes
Matthew can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Lyndee Kiesling joined the Athletic Academic & Support Services staff in August 2011 as a Learning Specialist. Her primary responsibilities include assessing the academic needs of student-athletes, developing learning plans, and providing individualized academic guidance for these students. Lyndee collaborates with Student Disability Services and local psychologists in order to coordinate the Learning Assistance Program and meet the needs of each individual student-athlete. She also manages the Internship program within the department.
Lyndee was raised in Eden, Texas. She received her B.S. in Human Development from Texas Tech University, worked for various social work/non-profit organizations, and then attended Baylor University, where she earned her M.S. in Education. During her time at Baylor, Lyndee was an Academic Mentor at the Academic Success Center.
Texas Tech Tradition: The planting of tulips all over the campus in the spring and Carol of Lights.
Book: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Quote/Poem: "We can do no great things, only small things with great love." Mother Teresa
Lyndee can be reached at: email@example.com.
Candice Laster joined the Athletic Academic & Support Services staff August 2013 as a learning specialist. Her duties include assessing the academic needs of student-athletes, developing learning plans and providing individualized academic guidance for these students.
Prior to Athletic Academic & Support Services, Candice worked as a Coordinator for the Transfer Connection and Red Raider Orientation programs within the Center for Campus Life on Tech's campus. She received her BBA in Accounting, M.Ed. in Higher Education, and M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University.
Texas Tech Tradition: Raider Red coming out of the tunnel.
Book: I know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Quote/Poem: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Rossevelt
Candice can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com .
Katie joined the Texas Tech Athletic Academic & Support Services staff in May, 2013 as an Athletic Assistant for Athletic Academic Advising for Men's and Women's Basketball.
Katie was born and raised in Tulia, Texas and attended Texas Tech University where she earned her B.A. in Business Management and her M.S. in Sport Management.
Texas Tech Tradition: Ringing of the Victory Bells after Tech wins a game!
Book: Harry Potter Series & Stephanie Plum series
Quote/Poem: "You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation." Brigham Young
"The word is a book and those who do not travel read only one page" Augustine of Hippo
Katie can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com .


text:
Cheesy Egg Puffs RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
- In a skillet, saute the mushrooms and onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs and cheeses. Melt remaining butter; add to egg mixture. Stir into dry ingredients along with mushroom mixture.
- Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Carefully run the knife around edge of muffin cups before removing. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Reviews for Cheesy Egg Puffs
"As I was making this, I thought, "Why am I making this? It's probably not very good." So glad I was wrong! I got 24 muffins, not 15. A bonus!"
"These were good. I added cooked pork sausage, bell peppers and spinach to mine along with the recommended ingredients listed. I didn't have any green onions so I substituted one yellow onion. I also didn't have any Colby cheese so I used shredded taco blend cheeses to mine. I love the fact that you can pretty much used anything in this recipe that your family likes or what you have on hand and it still turns our wonderful. These would also be good with diced tomatoes or salsa added on top just before serving and maybe even a teaspoon of sour cream. This is certainly a keeper and will go in my favorite recipes file."
"I really liked these hot out of the oven, but as much reheated. I love recipes I can make ahead so I'll try this again and see how they are."
"Delicious Recipe!! I made these in mini muffin size, and in a brownie pan, with DOUBLE the mushrooms and some garlic, and everyone RAVED.:0) My husband asked if he could take some extra in to work to share with some coworkers, and he never does that! This is a keeper, and like others said - this recipe is flexible. (But it's GREAT as is!)"
"I have made these repeatedly over the years, adding crumbled bacon to them. Many times after baking I will freeze them individually and pull out what I need for breakfast and zap them in the microwave to reheat. They are WONDERFUL and great for low carb diets!"


text:
Mike Volpe, VP of marketing at Hubspot recently wrote a blog post in which he describes PPC as a "marketing addiction". Incidentally if you haven't read the Hubspot blog you should check it out; they post a lot of interesting and informative stuff, and even craft some pretty good link-baits (as evidenced by the first sentence of this post).In the post Mike makes the argument that SEO and social media are asset-based marketing channels that offer greater leverage than perpetually paying for clicks. I don't think this is a ridiculous point to make. SEO efforts often offer streams of "passive traffic income" and when done right SEO and social media activities provide compounding benefits.SEO and social media are excellent marketing mediums. We love them. We use them. We sell software that helps optimize for organic search. They are certainly critical pieces of any comprehensive online marketing effort. The portion of the post I take issue with is that it presumes that PPC is not asset-driven marketing.A well-optimized PPC account is an enormously valuable, sustainable, and leveraged marketing asset.The problem with the post is that Mike talks about paid search as though there is no operator input in creating and managing an AdWords account:To double in size, you need to double your marketing spend (if not even more). Nothing you are doing helps you generate more leads next month, or the month after, with less effort. You will always be working just as hard and spending just as much money, just to stay afloat.While that may be the experience for some, it doesn't have to be.How to Make Your PPC Campaign an AssetThere are three central ways to make your PPC campaign an asset:
- Develop Good Click-Through Rates & High Quality Scores – AdWords has built self-reinforcing rewards (or penalties) for creating well-structured campaigns and for achieving high click-through rates. They've also baked an ignorance tax into the system. This means that accounts with strong historical click-through rates and intelligent structure and content are often hard-won, but more importantly it means that a well-optimized AdWords account has a tangible value and offers hard-cost pricing advantages.
- Leverage Your Historical Data – Paid search is a very data-driven channel. By looking at ad text performance, keyword performance, and landing page performance, you can make tremendous gains. Each of these enhancements represents a piece of proprietary data about your account. Every time you learn something about the way ad text performs or about which keywords convert or about the types of landing pages your prospects respond to, you have acquired a piece of information that can be applied to various mediums within your business. Using PPC to inform SEO is a great strategy, and learning about the messaging that does and doesn't work can bleed into every single marketing message you craft. Best of all: PPC feedback is immediate and measurable.
- Don't Give Away Your Account Structure – Sort of an easy one, as far as action points go. The point is: you own your AdWords account. You own not only the account history, but the campaign structure. You know how your account performs at various times of day, how certain keywords perform with certain ad text, and you know which landing pages are most likely to bring you leads and sales. An account that is properly structured, contains thousands of time-tested and high-performance keywords, and all of the data points associated with it are exceptionally valuable marketing assets.
So clearly a successful paid search campaign is an asset. That brings us to leverage…Defining "Leverage" in a Search or Social CampaignOne of the most important misconceptions about SEO is that it is "free" or that the gains from it are entirely "passive" (Mike doesn't make either of these points in the post, but I hear this often). While you're not paying for every click, SEO requires continual maintenance and attention. Even after you publish a piece of content, you may have to build links to it, interlink it from other pages, monitor its performance, etc. Additionally, in social media, you don't just build a relationship with someone and move on to the next person; you have to continuously dedicate time and attention to your accounts and constantly offer value in the relationships you've built.And pay-per click is no different; it requires maintenance and a continued investment in both management and in the price you pay for clicks. The exciting thing is that all three mediums offer points of leverage and some passive residual benefits for initial work done.Mike talks a bit about this as it regards SEO and social media in the post, but how can PPC offer what I call "passive residual benefits"?
- Quality Score – As noted above, good Quality Scores and strong keyword histories offer ongoing pricing benefits.
- Knowledge Assets – Having more information leads to improved account performance and, over time, less expensive leads and sales. You can use PPC for keyword discovery and every time a searcher clicks on an ad (or doesn't), interacts with a landing page (or bounces), or offers you any piece of information whatsoever, another data point is revealed and you're offered an opportunity to improve your paid search performance.
Does pay-per click offer as much leverage as SEO? I don't think so, but both offer a degree of leverage, and both require continual maintenance and investments.So What am I Saying, Here?Ultimately I think that Mike and I would agree on the larger point that PPC, SEO, and social media are all viable and valuable marketing tactics. I think we'd also agree that by and large the "passive residual benefits" for SEO will be greater than those for PPC, and I think he'd be hard-pressed to argue that PPC isn't a much more immediate and measurable marketing vehicle. So all three are valuable, and all three have important strengths, weaknesses, and defining characteristics.One of the things we believe and try to stress at WordStream is that your Web history; your data and the way that you structure your keywords, campaigns, and site architecture are, in fact, valuable and proprietary assets. Additionally, a properly managed PPC campaign can offer tremendous points of leverage. The trick in SEO, social media, and PPC alike is to properly manage your assets.


text:
Re: _import_umath error when compiling code
On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM, Jon Herman <jfc.herman <at> gmail.com> wrote: > Robert, I think I'm declaring everything correctly, but this is where my > inexperience might come in. > > Xtemp1 and kX are defined as np.ndarray > b is a function input and defined as a np.ndarray(np.double_t, ndim=2) > All counters are defined as ints. > > I uploaded a new annotated version here: > https://blackboard.tudelft.nl/bbcswebdav/xid-4043100_1 > Clearly, there is still a lot of python code in there (the loop I mentioned > here is at line 198/199 of the .pyx file). > > Do you see anything I might be declaring incorrectly? You need to type them as numpy.ndarray[dtype, ndim=...]. Cython can't do fast indexing if it doesn't know the type and dimension count (it wouldn't know what the return type is). You'll also want to make sure everything on line 203 is typed. > On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 2:23 PM, Robert Bradshaw > <robertwb <at> math.washington.edu> wrote: >> >> On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Jon Herman <jfc.herman <at> gmail.com> wrote: >> > Robert, >> > >> > for now I'm just focusing on the loops, but I'm actually getting code >> > that >> > is about 6 times slower. To be concise, I am replacing (for example) the(Continue reading)


text:
V-Station, K-Station and A-Station
* TheV-Station set is currently delivered manually via email attachments until an automated system is set up. The waiting time for delivery ranges from less than one minute to 12 hours maximum (usually MUCH sooner!).
EDM Underworld 2.0.................FREE with any purchase.
EDM Underworld 2.0 contains 150 hard-hitting dance style patches for Novation V-Station, A-Station and K-Station, covering Trance, Hardstyle, Hardcore, Psytrance and Industrial/EBM. Hellraising leads, aggressive basses, eerie pads, biting chord hits/stabs, chaotic sound effects...it's all here and much more The soundset ships in both FXB and MID formats.
Listen to MP3 Demo Read Patch List


text:
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets claimed nose tackle Isaako Aaitui, wide receiver Clyde Gates and tight end Konrad Reuland off waivers, and waived safety Antonio Allen, defensive tackle Marcus Dixon and tight end Dedrick Epps on Saturday.
The Jets claimed Aaitui and Gates from Miami, and Reuland from San Francisco.
New York also assigned seven players to the practice squad: offensive tackle Paul Cornick, linebackers Marcus Dowtin and Ricky Sapp, tight end Hayden Smith, defensive back Donnie Fletcher and wide receivers Royce Pollard and Jordan White.


text:
LEBANONIn 1889, while at our Association, there was a letter read that said, "They had no pastor." This impressed me and I said to my wife that afternoon that I was sorry for that church that had no pastor. About one month after this I received a letter from Lebanon church, which informed me that they had called me as their pastor. This was the church that said they "had no pastor." They also wrote a letter to my church (Emmaus), asking for my service, which was granted. I made my first visit to them in January 1890. They were all strangers to me, and I found they had been without a pastor for several years, and that there were but five members-two old brethren and three sisters. Neither of these brethren could read nor write their names. They were W. B. Roberts, Alex Piper, Eleanor Piper, Judie Tomme and a Sister Pratt. This was not very encouraging to a young preacher, but the dear Lord gave me strength and faith to press on.
At their first conference they agreed to call for my ordination. To this I objected. I told them they didn't know whether they would be satisfied with me or not. Brother Roberts stuttered, and in a stuttering way said, "No we are satisfied that this is a 'Peter' and a 'Cornelius' case, and we are not willing to wait." So there was a committee appointed to go to my church and ask for my ordination, the details of which are given elsewhere. There were several Baptists that had moved into the neighborhood. They put their letters in. The neighbors took an interest in the meetings and we soon had good congregations. That summer, Brother M. M. Tomme and his wife joined, and I baptized my first subjects. Others joined by letter. In a few years we were in the midst of a great revival.
About this time there was a family in the neighborhood that attended our meetings but were not members anywhere. The mother had talked to me and had expressed a desire to join the church, and we had expected her at our next meeting. But she didn't join. Monday morning, when wife and I passed her home, the lady stopped us and said she was in so much trouble over the matter that she didn't see how she could wait another month. I told her she need not wait, that I could get the church together in a little while, and we could meet at the creek and have it over with. She agreed. Her husband put his boy on a mule and sent him on one road. We went back to the brother's home where we spent the night. The brother in surprise, asked, "What is the matter?" I told him I had to bury some one. He said, "Why, who is dead?" Then I explained. In a little while the whole neighborhood was on their way to the creek, so we met at the water, held conference, and the lady and her husband joined. I broke a thin ice, baptized them and they went on their way rejoicing, and wife and I went home.
About this time the members would meet at some brother's or friend's home every Saturday night of our meeting time, and have prayer service. The whole community attended these meetings and they were much enjoyed by all. These meetings continued for several years, and the fruits of these meetings were that the church enjoyed a great revival. Several of this brother and sisters' children mentioned above, joined, together with a lot of others.
I was happy in my church work. The Lord blessed my labors. The neighborhood was moved by this revival and for several years the neighbors of the different orders attended our meetings regularly. The brethren and sisters of other churches visited us. The effects of this revival went out among the churches in general and we were much encouraged, both the church and myself. In a few years we had a membership of about fifty. The day I was ordained, Elder W. M. Mitchell, who assisted in my ordination, gave me a private talk, in which he said, "The Lord knows how to deal with His young preachers. In the beginning of your ministry your churches will show much appreciation of you. When you get to the church they will meet you in the yard, take out your horse and show much love and esteem for you. And these conditions may last for some time. But the time will come when you must be TRIED, and walk through the dark valley of despair, for members will become carnal and neglect their meetings; and when you get to church some of them will be off to one side juggling, and you will have to take out your own horse. These will be dark days, and trouble will get in the church which will threaten her destruction. This is the time when you must 'bear hardness as a good soldier'."
So, after about ten years I was brought face to face with these conditions. Trouble got in the church. One of the deacons told the church one day in conference that he didn't understand the deacon's work now as he once did, and if the church was willing for him to use the office as he flow understood it he would continue in the work, but if not he would resign the office. I will not give the details of this trouble more than to say it caused quite a confusion in the church. After so long a time the church accepted his resignation and he was taken out of the deacon's office. But the confusion didn't stop there. A little later the church had to exclude the brother, and that made matters worse, for he had a lot of kin in the church. But it was not long till he came back, made an humble confession, was restored to the fellowship of the church and lived his confession till death. Then for a while we had a season of peace. But the church was badly crippled, for it was a sore trial for the church and myself.
This was my first trouble as a pastor, and I remembered the words of Elder Mitchell. During this trouble there was a prejudiced feeling among some of the members which in later years broke out and caused more trouble. About this time we had sold our home and moved from that community. Wife and I got our letters and I resigned as pastor. Others got letters and those that were left lined up with some disorderly churches, and it was not long till they had no pastor and no services. These conditions lasted for several years. The house about rotted down, and at this time they had but five or six female members. But these sisters got together and by the help of some brethren passed resolutions confessing their wrongs and were restored to the fellowship of the churches in general. By the help of their neighbors they tore down the old house, builded a nice new meetinghouse and called a pastor. They have visitors from other churches and their services are greatly enjoyed. It has been my privilege to visit them sometimes and enjoy their sweet services. I also remembered the joy of former years, which is very precious to me now. Some of their faithful members, who have passed over, are: Hiram Dennis, John Tomme, Sr., Alex Piper, Wylie Roberts, F. R. Hendon, M. M. Tomme, J. M. Tomme, R. B. Holloway, Ellen Piper, Sister Pratt, Mary Tomme, Mandie Tomme, Will Ficklin and wife, Lizzie Hendon, L. P. Musick, Lizzie Carter and others that I don't remember.
LAGRANGE CHURCHI was never pastor of this church but hold a very dear relationship to it. When I began my pastorate at Lebanon church, there were a good number of Baptists that lived in LaGrange. They invited me to preach for them on Friday nights on my way to Lebanon which I did. These meetings increased in interest, and were held at the private homes of the brethren, and sometimes at a friend's home. There was such good interest manifested that the church at Lebanon thought it would be wise for them to extend an arm to LaGrange. This they did. There would be some of the brethren from the church that would meet me in LaGrange Friday nights. This move increased the interest in the meetings. We would hold conference in the regular form, receive members and transact such business as pertained to the members present. There were minutes made of this conference and were read at the church's regular conference and put to record. After a few years of holding these meetings in private homes we were better provided for. We had a good friend that lived in South LaGrange. He, to promote the religious interest in that part of town, built a house of worship and it was open to all orders. He being a special friend of mine, said to me, "Prather, when that house is finished, I want you to preach the first sermon in it." I don't remember whether I did or not, but the house was turned over to us to hold our regular meetings. This was very accommodating, and increased the interest in the meetings.
Then we talked among the brethren and sisters about constituting a church, but a regular place of worship of their own was the question. My good friend then came to me and said, "Prather, if you Primitive Baptists will organize a church here, I will give you the land, and you pay me what the first cost of the house was and I will make you a deed to it." This friend was not a member anywhere, but was of a Primitive Baptist family. The brethren then accepted the proposition and then we began to arrange for the constitution. Elder W. W. Rifler, who lived in Buena Vista, Ga., a special friend of mine, was visiting my churches that summer and we held several days' meeting at LaGrange a few weeks before the constitution. This added much to the interest in the constitution. He made a favorable impression on the people while on this trip. He said to me, "that some of the members had expressed themselves to him, that they thought he would be the proper one for the church as pastor." He also said he was impressed with the same, but that he would not consider the matter only by my approval for the reason that I had labored for about ten years among these Baptists and this church was the fruits of my labor. I told him that if he and the brethren felt that way about it I would be glad for him to serve them, as my time was full anyway.
The arrangements were now all made for the constitution to take place in September, 1902. As I am writing this from memory I have forgotten how many charter members there were, but there were enough to make a good start for a new church. The presbytery were Elders A. B. Whatley, S. H. Whatley, W. W. Rifler and myself. After the constitution the church held their first conference. When they voted for a pastor they divided. I then advised them to defer the matter, get together and agree on one man. They did so and at their next meeting they called Elder Rifler. The church held service the next day after the constitution. Elder Rifler preached for them, a Sister Spikes joined and he baptized for them their first subject. Our friend who sold them the house attended our services, but when he heard that I was not the pastor he didn't like it, and said that he "sold them the house for Prather to preach in and that he wouldn't have let them have it for any one else." He didn't attend service any more. He built another house of worship on another street and the Methodist people occupied it and our friend attended services there. Elder Rifler made the church a good pastor and the church prospered for several years.
Elder A. B. Whatley was their next pastor. Their meetings were pleasant and they were making fine progress until the progressive spirit got in among them which caused a division in the church. The Progressive side held the house. The old-line side bought a house in another part of town and were soon on their feet again. The Progressive side sold their old house and built them a nice house in another part of town. But neither side has ever prospered very much. The old-line side has had no pastor for several years and have had no service. When I sold my farm and moved to LaGrange I had the pleasure of buying the old church house and living in it while we lived there, for it had been converted into a dwelling house.
BEULAH CHURCHWith Elder A. B. Whatley and others, I attended the Beulah Association in 1889. I had been liberated by our church to exercise my gift. I was appointed to preach Saturday morning after Elder Whatley. At this time I had never occupied the stand while speaking, but I was told that I would now have to go in the stand. I was quite timid about it, but the dear Lord strengthened me and I was blessed to speak to the comfort of the dear saints, and to the glory of His great Name. In the congregation was Deacon T. M. Floyd, from Beulah church. He said while I was preaching he felt impressed that I would be their next pastor. Later, I received a latter from him, asking me to give them an appointment, which I did, and made my first visit to them the second Saturday arid Sunday in April. 1890. This was just one week after my ordination. When I got there I found they had been without a pastor for several years and also had been in disorder, but at this time had purged themselves, but had some brethren under dealings because they wouldn't submit to the church. They told me they would dispose of this matter before they made a call for a pastor. At their next meeting they took up the matter of these brethren and as they didn't submit they had to exclude them. One of these brethren, after about a year, came back to the church, made an humble confession, lived an humble and faithful life and died in the full fellowship of his brethren. But when he suffered himself to be excluded, he sowed some seed that brought him the fruits of sorrow later. At this time he had a grown son that said to his mother, "I had thought of joining your church but since father had suffered himself excluded and has shown such a disregard for his church I can't go now. If he can live out, I can too." So this father reaped what he had sown, a bitter crop of sorrow that his example had led his son from home. Parents should be very careful as to the influence they have in their homes.
I will relate another incident that I read of. There was a lady that lived in a city. She was a society lady and belonged to the different clubs among the women. She would go to her clubs and they would play their games. This lady seemed to be a successful player and would bring home her winnings, a pair of hose or a pair of gloves. One day her son, who was about grown, came in and said, "Look here," and displayed a ten-dollar bill. His mother asked, "Where did you get that?" "I won it in a game" he said. "What sort of a game?" asked his mother. "A game of cards," was his reply. The mother's hands went up in horror. "Why, my son, is it possible you are a gambler?" He said, "Mother, you taught me to gamble; have I not seen you bring home things you won at your games. Is it any more sin for me to win ten dollars at a game than it is for you to win a pair of gloves?" So that mother reaped what she had sown and was made to drink the bitter cup of sorrow that her example had made her Son a gambler. This is the fruit of sowing to the flesh. Mothers, sow good seed in your homes by good example.We will give another incident related by our granddaughter, Mrs. Jimmie L. Hume: "I will give to the readers of grandpapa's book the benefit of my experience in 'sowing and reaping.' In 1927, my grandfather and grandmother Prather celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Grandpapa had prepared a program for the occasion. At the close of his program I asked to say a few words. I told how, when we were little tots, My little brother and I would go and spend the night at grandpapa's. He always had family prayer, and my little brother would sit on one side and I on the other and listen to him read the Bible. Then we would all kneel down and grandpapa would pray. His reading and his humble prayers made a deep impression on my little mind. And that humble devotion in this family worship sowed seed in my little heart that bears the fruits of joy till this day. It has been thirty years ago and those prayers live with me till flow and are an inspiration to me; they will ever serve as a guide for me as I journey through life. I thank the Lord for a grandfather that gave us such Godly examples." This is "Sowing to the spirit."Signed, MRS. JIMMIE L. HULME.
This is bread cast upon the waters that has returned and brought joy to our soul. Fathers, pray in your homes. But back to Beulah church.
After the exclusion of these brethren the church then called me as their pastor and sent a committee to my church to ask for my service. But before the time for our meeting, Elder Whatley, our pastor, and I were talking about the condition of this church, and he said, "that I being a young preacher he didn't think it best for me to serve them in their condition." I told him I was impressed with the church and if the Lord were in the matter He would take care of me, and bless the church. He said, "If you feel that way about it, you go and the Lord bless you and the church." When the committee came the church granted their request. In those days it was a custom among all our churches when the church called a pastor they sent a committee to his church asking them to grant them his service. While I think it was just a matter of courtesy, I think it a good practice.
I heard Elder S. T. Bentley tell this incident once. He said there were several committees at his church to ask for his service, and when there was a motion made to grant the request, the deacon said, "Brother Moderator, before you put that motion I want to ask these committees a question. You are here wanting us to give you the service of our ox. Are you taking care of him as the gospel requires?" When they had satisfied him in regards to the matter, he said, "I am willing to grant this request." I think the church of the membership of the pastor has the right to inquire into this matter, and if he's been neglected this church should be admonished to their duty. But the practice of this custom is not followed much now.
The church had a good membership and the community took some interest in it. We had visitors from other churches. There were some that put in their letters, some of the best citizens in that country joined by experience, and we soon had a fine and prosperous church. Our meetings were pleasant and much enjoyed by the church and the visitors.
After about five years I felt that my labors at this church were at an end and that I ought to give them up, but when I mentioned it to some of the brethren they said that they didn't feel that way about it; that they felt my work was not done there. But this didn't satisfy my mind, so I took the matter to the Lord, to show me what was my duty. About this time my wife dreamed that there was a small babe given to me to care for that was very lean in flesh, and under my care it gained flesh and soon was strong and healthy. Wife said she felt like this child was Beulah church. I then watched the development of this dream. At their next meeting there was a brother and his wife that lived some distance that came and joined. In this we rejoiced and took courage. This was their time also to call their pastor, and when the vote was counted it was unanimous for me. One of the deacons then said, "I want to see how many of this congregation want Brother Prather to serve us. All that do, stand up." All the congregation stood up. I now began to see the meaning of my wife's dream. The baptism was arranged for next morning, and another brother and his wife joined. And I had the biggest baptizing of my life. The weight of one of these brethren was about 250, and the other about 265; the sister about 180 pounds. I felt so thankful to the dear Lord for this unmistakable evidence in showing me my duty. Some of the best people of that community joined. Others, that lived some distance away came when there were other churches located nearer to them. We were now in the midst of a great revival.
At our annual meeting we had Elder W. W. Riner, from Buena Vista, Ga., with us. At this meeting quite a number joined, and we felt the power of the dear Lord among us. It seemed that everybody was happy. The meeting was good. The preaching was good. The singing was good and everybody felt good. Some of these that joined requested Elder Riner to baptize them. And for the first time in life I went in the water, arm in arm, with another Elder. Each one baptized his subjects. This privilege was very much enjoyed by both of us.
I served the church nineteen years, and during this time there was never a discord or any contention in their conferences. They always voted together. They loved their church and the service of the Lord. They appreciated their pastor and made his visits pleasant. The young people of the community held me in the highest esteem. Although it has been about fifty years ago those that are still in the neighborhood are my best friends, and we are always glad to see each other. The time of my pastorate at this church was nineteen years, and according to the records it was the longest period of any pastor in the history of the church. Elder V. D. Whatley served the next longest period, fourteen years.
I will relate an incident that the old deacon told me. He said, that during the time of Elder Whatley's pastorate, he having plenty at home to live on, didn't accept any contributions from the church, and the members became so fixed in the habit of not giving that when their next pastor came it was a very hard matter to make them believe that it was their duty to support their pastor; and the church and pastor suffered by this example. The wife of Elder Whatley told me that on his death bed he regretted very much that he didn't teach the church her duty to her pastor.
After I gave up the church they had a pastor for a few years, but the membership became scattered and they ceased to have any service, but never did dissolve. I love to think of the good old days of long ago when I was young and happy in my church work with them.
Some prominent members who have passed to the eternal city: Deacons Tom Floyd, W. J. Britton, Jeptha Banks; Brethren W. B. Whatley, Billie Jackson; Sister Mary Ann Whitley, who joined when she was thirteen years old and was so small that they set her on the table to tell her experience: Sisters Rebekah Britton, Julia Whatley, Susie Jackson, A. J. Whatley, Lucie Whitley, and some others I don't remember.
HOPEFUL CHURCHI was called to this church in October 1890. Heretofore they had the service of a regular pastor, who lived in the community, and was very strange in some of his ways. I served them four years. During this time there was nothing of special interest among them. The church lived in peace, our congregations were good, there were several baptized, some additions by letter and our meetings were much enjoyed. After I gave them up they called back their former pastor.
In later years when it was convenient, I would visit the church. One time I had an appointment thereon my way to an Association above Atlanta, Ga. At the close of the service there was a lady joined and requested that I baptize her, and as we couldn't arrange to attend to it that afternoon we arranged to come back the next Sunday, as that was their regular meeting time, and do the baptizing. When I reached the community Saturday evening I was told that the pastor was not at meeting that day. I asked, what was the trouble? They said, "We don't know, unless it is because they wanted you to do this baptizing." I said that the pastor ought to be present. Next morning at the water we waited quite a while for him, when his daughter came and told us that he was not coming. I asked the brethren what they were going to do. They said, "You take charge of this service as you did when you were pastor of this church." I did so and organized the service. When an opportunity was given for membership there was a young lady joined, Sister Lula Suddith. I baptized the two, then went to the house, held service and that afternoon went home. Later I learned that this old preacher never went to this church again, and the church called another pastor. Jealousy has wrecked the life of many preachers and at the same time wounded many innocent persons. How sad and cruel!
I was called to this church again in 1923, and have served up to this date. In this period of time there has been nothing of special interest that has taken place. In 1925 they held their one hundredth anniversary which was an occasion of much interest to the church and others, for the records show that there was never a division in the church. When the Baptists divided over the mission question in 1837, this church was unanimous in opposing the new issue. They are now one hundred and fourteen years old.
During my pastorate up until now the church has lived In peace, but no ingathering. Some of the members have moved away and many of the faithful ones have passed over to the shores of eternity; there were Blackmon Thornton, Hearod Thornton, John Coleman, John Keen, Bob Jones, C. A. Thornton, (who died a few years ago nearly ninety-four years old.) Of the sisters there were Becky Hartley, M. J. Brogdon, P. Keen, Roxy Standley, Annie Standley, and some others, that I don't remember. The membership is now very small and haven't the life and activity that they should have. As I am old and feeble they have an assistant pastor.
EMMAUS CHURCHIn the Fall of 1890 I was called to assist Elder Whatley, as pastor of this, my home church. In 1895 I was called as regular pastor and served two years. During this time there was but one thing worth noticing. There was one brother that was in the habit of drinking. The church had excluded him more than once and he stood excluded at this time. One day he was there and made a statement to the church, but the brethren hesitated to consider his confession. He then demanded a hearing from the church, but the church wouldn't act on it. He then withdrew his acknowledgement and the matter was dismissed. Later he asked me why the church wouldn't act on his acknowledgement, and I told him it was because he had never proved his repentance. He said, "How am I to do this?" I told him he must live sober long enough for his church and everybody else to believe he was a sober man. In such cases I think a church should withhold their forgiveness until she sees some fruits of repentance and righteous living. He died out of the church.
Some of the old members that were pillars in the church are Sirus Jenkins, Billie Hopson, C. K. Bass, T. P. Jenkins, Elder A. B. Whatley, Mary Whatley, Seth Williams, T. J. Denny, H. W. Ward, Frank Thornton, S. B. Denny, John Fuller, Elder Fuller. Of the Sisters, Della Keith, Mary Prather, Ida Denny, Bertha Keith, Sister Bass
FLAT SHOALS CHURCHI began my pastorate at this church in October 1893. The church was in a badly scattered condition. A few years before this they had a very serious trouble, having excluded nineteen of their members, and those that were left were badly scattered. There were only about six or seven that attended church. One old brother said, "We are in an awful bad fix here," and on account of this trouble they had been without a pastor for several years. The neighborhood took no interest in the church. When they wrote me that they had called me, they said, "Please don't say no." This expression impressed me with the church. When the committee came to my church (Emmaus) to ask for my service, Elder Whatley, (our pastor) objected, and said "That the church had been in trouble for fifteen years to his knowledge, and as I was a young preacher, he didn't think it best for me to serve a church in that condition." But the church granted them my service. The committee was offended at what Elder Whatley said, and he made an apology to them for what was said. This did look like a bad job sure enough for a young preacher. But wonderful are the ways the Lord leads his servants. He gave me faith, courage and strength to press on and blessed me in my labor to gather together this badly scattered flock. Seeing the church's condition and realizing my ignorance I went to the Lord for wisdom and grace for this task; and I feel now that His unseen hand led me. In the Spring a lady joined, and this was the beginning of life in the church, and we were much encouraged. Our congregations were better and we had visitors from other churches, which gave much strength and courage to the church. There were others that joined, some by experience and others by letter. In a year or so we had a fine church and good congregations. About this time one Sunday, there was a lady who joined and I asked her to tell her experience, but a brother said, "She don't want to join by experience; she wants to be restored." She was one of the nineteen mentioned above that were excluded, and she was restored with much joy.
At the next meeting another was restored. This continued for several months, till all the nineteen were restored but two. One of these was a preacher who caused the trouble. One day he came to my home to talk with me about his restoration. I told him that the brethren had talked the matter over and were willing to restore him as a member, but didn't think it best to restore him as an Elder. He said this would be satisfactory with him, that he was willing to leave it with the church, and that he would be at our next meeting. He was at the next meeting but didn't offer. But at the next he was there, and as he came forward, he with tears in his eyes said, "Brethren, I have done without water just as long as I can." After this he lived a humble and faithful life till death. The old brother that was now not restored was the father of this preacher mentioned above and he was very deaf. It was said the day these nineteen were excluded this preacher said to his father, "When they vote you stand up when I do, so we will vote together." So the father did as he was instructed, and voted to exclude himself. When they got home he asked, "What did they do there today?" The answer was "They turned you out for one thing." The old father, being deaf, was led to his death by his son and didn't know it. How sad. He never was restored.
About this time we had a great revival. Elder W. W. Riner, of Buena Vista, Ga., was visiting some of my churches. Our meeting at Flat Shoals began on Friday. Elder Riner did the preaching and it was "in demonstration of the Spirit and of Power." Its influence was felt in the church and congregation. On Sunday of this meeting there were several baptized, and at the close of the meeting that day there were several more that joined. We agreed to hold service the next day and to baptize these candidates. The next day others joined, and in this way the meeting went on for the most of that week. There were some of these candidates that wanted Elder Riner to baptize them, and on the last day of the meeting we both went in the water together, and each one baptized his subjects, both of us appreciating this privilege. That year there were twenty-three added to the church by baptism. During this revival there were several that had been excluded for many years that were restored. These were happy days for me and the church and also for the neighborhood.
I say again, how wonderful are the Lord's ways. Who sent me to this valley of dry bones and blessed my labors with such a revival. Praise His Holy Name. I served them for fifteen years and about this time there was some dissatisfaction with some of the members. I then thought it best to resign, which I did. After they had been without a pastor for awhile they secured one. As the Progressive spirit was working among the Baptists in this country then it got into the church, and they divided. The Progressives held the house. The old-line side held service in the community for awhile, but as they had no house of worship they dissolved and went to other churches. Since then this church has held her one hundredth anniversary. I was invited to attend this meeting as one of their former pastors but couldn't arrange to do so. But I wrote them a letter and in the letter I reviewed my labor with the church. The letter was read so I was told, and when the records were read it showed that there were more added to the church during the time of my pastorate than any other pastor during the hundred years.
There are but two members there now that were there when I left them. The others have gone to their eternal home. It is a comfort to me to think of those happy days. During the fifteen years of service there were added to the church fifty-three by baptism, twenty-odd restored and a good many by letter. The names of some of their old faithful members are: E. Satterwhite, S. H. Satterwhite, Allen Davidson, C. Fuller, E. J. O'Neal, J. D. Hunter, John Hunter, John White, George Carter; Sisters Nan White, Nina O'Neal, M. Hart, and many others that I don't remember.
SARDIS CHURCHI was called to this church in October 1896. It was small in membership, but they were in peace and our meetings were pleasant, though our congregations were small. In a few years the church suffered quite a loss; one of their most useful brethren died, but he had some noble children that were of great help in bearing the burdens of the church, although none of them were members. These children, together with their neighbors, were quite a help in building a new church house. After the house was finished the young people of the community organized a singing class at the church. They would sing at the church service which was quite a help to the church. They were also quite a help in building up our congregation. Later, one of the ladies of this class asked me if we had any objections to them putting an organ in the house to use in their singing. I told her to talk to the members, that I was not the one to say. She saw them and they gave their consent to use it during their singing. Soon the news went abroad that Sardis church had an organ. This provoked a great deal of criticism. One Elder in Alabama wrote me a very harsh letter in which he said, "I have read your experience from Babylon to Zion; now I reckon I will read your experience from the old Baptists to the Missionaries." Well, I felt that such criticism was very unjust, unkind and unbrotherly. Of course I felt hurt over such unkindness, but I soon cooled off and wrote the Elder a kind letter in which I explained that the organ belonged to this singing class and not to the church. He wrote me an apology and the matter was dropped, but he never felt very kind toward me after this, and I had trouble with him later on.
In later years, when the Progressive spirit got among the Baptists and there was much said about the organ I told the brethren that for fear some complaint would be made by some Baptists, and it caused confusion, I thought it would be safer for them to ask this singing class to remove the organ, to which they agreed and the organ went out. Some years before this they had trouble with their deacon, and he and his wife were excluded. He and his family took no interest in the church at that time. But one day he and his wife came to the church, made a humble confession and were restored with much rejoicing. After this he was a faithful member and deacon. Our meetings were pleasant and our services sweet. But during the twenty-three years of my service there were but few added to the church. But these good old days are sweet to my memory now in my old age. Later years the members got scattered and the church dissolved.
During the time of my pastorate at this church we had an experience in a disciplinary matter that I never had anywhere else. There was a brother and his wife who joined. He told a very touching experience. He and his wife were received and I baptized them. I then learned of his former life. He had always lived in that community, and was a drunkard and profane, and his life was everything that was wicked and mean. I was told that he was a terror to the whole neighborhood. His boys also, were rough. Of course all this made the family undesirable. It was quite a surprise when he came to the church, but the Lord did a wonderful work with him. There was never a greater manifestation of the sovereign grace of God than was in this man's life. The neighbors said that his home that was once a place of drunkenness, cursing and confusion was now a little heaven. The reading of the Bible, and prayer, had taken the place of his former life. The church never had a more humble and faithful member than they had in this brother. But after several years of this humble and faithful life, he was overtaken in a fault. He had some business matter with a Negro, and in the argument the Negro provoked him till he lost control of himself and said some bad words. The matter soon spread and got to the church members. One brother came to me with it and painted it up in very dark colors, and had already passed judgment on him from what he had heard. Turn him out was his verdict. I told him not to be too hasty, and let us hear the brother first. But I couldn't change the decision. At the next meeting the brother was there and made a humble confession of his sin. It was satisfactory to the church, when he made his statement it was not as bad as reported. The law does not condemn a man before it hears him. The church was very willing to forgive him. But this brother that first brought the news to me refused to forgive. But the church's decision stood. There was nothing said to this old brother; we thought maybe he would submit after he had time to think it over. So at the next meeting I had a talk with him, but he would not agree to forgive the brother, and was very stubborn about the matter, and the church had to exclude him, and he died out of the church. "Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry." This other old brother lived a most humble, devoted and useful life and died in the full fellowship of his brethren.
Some of the old faithful members who have passed away are J.T. Pearsons, Gus Myhand, B. D. Cook, Charlie Sands, John Pratt; Sister Pearsons, Sister Cook, Sister Terrell Pratt, Sister John Pratt, Sister Myhand and Sister Sands.
EPHESUS CHURCHI was called to this church at the same time I was called to Sardis, and as my time was now all taken up with other churches I had to serve Sardis and Ephesus on the same Sunday. Ephesus was located in Alabama on one side of the river and Sardis was in Georgia on the other side. I would go to Sardis on Saturday, then to Ephesus for Sunday. Next time I would go to Ephesus on Saturday then to Sardis for Sunday. That gave each church one service a month. This was the best I could do, but such service was not worth much and is never satisfactory. I knew that I would have to give up one of these churches so I went to the Lord to direct me what to do. About this time wife had a dream. She saw in her dream two babies that were very lean and sickly. They were given to me to care for, and the one nearest me improved and did well. The other didn't. Wife said that she was impressed that these two babies were Sardis and Ephesus churches, and the one that was nearest me was Sardis, so this decided the question. I served out that year, then they called another pastor and did well. After this I would visit them and enjoyed my visits. I will relate an incident that took place that year which will show some of the many provoking things in a preacher's life.
Ephesus church was located about seven miles down the river from West Point. Sardis was about the same distance in Harris County. To keep from driving my horse this distance in the afternoon one day I put my horse in a livery stable in West Point till my return in the afternoon. I got on the little dummy train that traveled between West Point and Riverview, and went to Ephesus. We had a good meeting and I was feeling fine. When I got back to the livery stable I found the whole thing DRUNK, and part of my harness had been stolen. They were very unconcerned about getting my horse out and hitched up for me to get away.
Well, after our good meeting it was bad for me to be provoked, so that I got hot in the collar. They fixed up my harness with some strings and I got away. On my way, grinding over this provocation I thought of what the scriptures said, "Let not the sun go down upon your wrath." Well, I began to think. I turned around in my buggy to see how high the sun was. The sun was about an hour high. I said, well, I don't know whether I can make it or not, but I got cool by night.
One time while preaching at Beulah church I had occasion to say something about the many provocations that come in a preacher's life, and said, sometimes after a good meeting I would come home feeling happy and good. As soon as I reached home I would meet the devil at the gate. Well, I left it there and thought no more about it. When I was over there again I learned that it was talked that wife and I didn't get along. They had supposed that my wife had always met me at the gate, and she was the devil I referred to. Well, I had to explain that sometimes when I reached home the first thing I would see were the cows in the crop or the hogs were out, or the neighbor's stock had made a raid in my crop, or maybe something else had gone wrong, and this would be the devil at my gate. Well, the joke was on my wife.
When I served Zion's Rest church, I had an appointment at an old church several miles up the highway on Sunday afternoon. On my way up there one time, the roads were very muddy. I saw a car coming at a breakneck speed. I got out of his way as far as I could, but he hit a mud-hole and threw mud and water in my face and down my back, and daubed the windshield with mud till I couldn't see a wink. What a mess I was in. I cleaned off the windshield so I could see to drive. I then drove to a brother's home to clean up. Did I preach that afternoon? I say not. When I got cleaned up it was too late, and then I was not in any mood for preaching. When I got back and told about the scrape, wife said, "I know you were glad there was no one with you to hear what you said." Well, I didn't say anything bad, but I wouldn't have wanted anyone to have heard what I THOUGHT. These are only a few of the provocations in our life. By these provocations we realize the weakness and corruption of the flesh, and how frail and sinful we are, and how easy we are to be tempted to do wrong. It also teaches us to have no confidence in the flesh and makes us feel more of our dependence upon our Lord. It brings us to Him in humble prayer, to deliver us from the flesh and give us grace to bear these trials. O, how wonderful is the mercy of our dear Lord to bear with us when we are so sinful, bless and praise His holy Name. Our depraved nature is such that it makes us so very unworthy of any favor from our dear Lord. Yet He bears with us and bestows His mercy upon us. "He is our refuge and strength." and the Shepherd and Bishop of our soul. He feedeth me with the bread of heaven, and I drink from the fountain of His living waters, unworthy as I am.
The Primitive or Old School Baptists cling to the doctrines and practices held by Baptist Churches throughout America at the close of the Revolutionary War. This site is dedicated to providing access to our rich heritage, with both historic and contemporary writings.


text:
|Facebook's $1.6 Billion Quarter in Charts: How and Where It Makes Money
By Quartz JAN 31, 2013 10:35 AM
A closer look at where Facebook is making its money.
Facebook grew to 1.06 billion monthly active users by December 31, 2012. The majority of users live outside the US and Europe.
But Facebook still makes most of its money from users in North America.
Facebook doesn't make very much money from its users in growth areas like Africa and Latin America.


text:
Skydiving.com now has a network skydiving location serving Rothsay and Wilkin County in Minnesota. Call Skydiving.com at 1-800-617-7948 for details, free information and specials on skydiving in Rothsay, MN today!
Popular Tags for Skydiving Rothsay:
Skydiving Rothsay, Skydiving in Rothsay, Sky Diving Rothsay, Skydive Rothsay MN, Skydiving 56579, Rothsay Skydiving, Skydiving Rothsay Minnesota, Skydiving near Rothsay, Skydiving in Rothsay Minnesota, Rothsay Sky Diving, Skydive 56579, Skydiving Rothsay MN, Skydive Rothsay, Skydiving Wilkin County, Skydive in 56579, Skydiving MN, Sky Diving Rothsay MN, Rothsay, Minnesota
Sign up for our newsletter and receive updatesand specials on skydiving across America!


text:
my Nutrition
my Fitness
Other Goals
my SparkPoints
Web Search
Articles & Videos Home
Health & Wellness
Health A-Z
Cold & Flu
GERD (Heartburn)
Healthy Heart
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Pain Management
Seasonal Allergies
Weight Loss
Healthy Family
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Instant Inspiration
Lifestyle Centers
Beauty & Style
Brides To-Be
Family Wellness
Healthy Home
Pet Health
Senior Health
The SparkPeople Blog
Community Home
Message Boards
Challenge Central
Secrets of Success
Member Blogs
Friend Feed
Advertisement --
Learn more
about ads on this site.
Self Reflection
Monday, July 27, 2009
Thinking a couple years back that I can remember, I have always been around 170-180 lbs. I remember my visit to the doctor's office for my physical in August 2006. Among other things that she told me, she made a comment "You are a big woman". I did hear it and felt bad for myself, but those feelings never changed into actions. Now for my next annual physical, which was in August 2007, I dreaded going to see her and kept postponing any effort to call and make an appointment. Finally it was November 2007, and one day I gathered courage and set an appointment. During this visit, there was another wake up call, when my doctor pulled out a small diary from one of her drawers and was looking up the weight range based on age and/or height. She told me "You are obese", and that I had to lose about 20-25 lbs, then I'd be overweight. Hearing the word "obese" was like something pricked my heart. I felt very embarrassed and humiliated. I said to myself that I have to do something about this weight issue. I even felt that a fire was lit inside of me, but it was still very dim and I was far from putting my thoughts into action.
It was February 2008. And one morning, I received a sparkmail regarding a team challenge. I did recall signing up with sparkpeople in March 2007 after reading about the site in a local newspaper. But within a few days after signing up and sitting on my butt and reading some articles, the spark inside me had died. But I could not remember signing up for any team. This was my first blessing from sparkpeople on automatically putting me on a team. I followed up with the team leader and she was very very helpful in explaining to me the challenge and the rules. Since then I started my roller coaster ride, joining couple more teams and making new friends. Now participating in the challenges was so much fun and it felt like the pounds were starting to drop off while I was having all the fun with the games some great team leaders were planning for us. Having such great friends and great team leaders who dedicate their time and efforts to make difference in our lives, was my second blessing from sparkpeople.
I continued to read articles on fitness and nutrition. Thanks to the inspiring coaches we have on sparkpeople, and this was my third blessing. I kept educating myself and making wise choices towards a healthy lifestyle. To-date I have lost about 42 lbs. And some things I have enjoyed since - I was not reluctant to visit my doctor in August 2008. Infact she was shocked to see me. I shared this great site with her so she could share it with others in need. I have also enjoyed shopping for regular sizes vs plus ones. It is an awesome feeling to pick an outfit to try on and not be disappointed in the dressing room.
For last 6 months (since December 2008), I have been gaining and losing the same 2-5 pounds. But I am proud of myself that I have not gained back any of the 42 lbs previously lost. Maintain is far better than gain.
All in all, I have added Sparkpeople to the list of other blessings I have in my life.
Share This Post With Others
Report Inappropriate Blog
Member Comments About This Blog Post
Report Inappropriate Comment
My SparkPage
Good for you Meena! I've been at a plateau for 7 months now, but I'd rather be here than gaining! I'm still not near my goal, but I'm not as heavy as I was - keeping over 40 lbs off as well. Keep up the great work - I know we'll make it!
2529 days ago
Report Inappropriate Comment
My SparkPage
I enjoyed your blog very much. It gave me room for thought. I have been in the same boat with you. I still have a very long way to go. I feel that if I can keep the goal in sight then I will make it. God gave us this body and we are responsible for it. I feel like I have let my whole family and friends down by letting myself get into the shape. Now that I have found Spark People I feel like I have a new start in life. So you keep up the good work and we will overcome.
2530 days ago
Add Your Comment to the Blog Post
Log in to post a comment
Disclaimer: Weight loss results will vary from person to person. No individual result should be seen as a typical result of following the SparkPeople program.
Advertisement --
Learn more
about ads on this site.
Get An Email Alert Each Time
MAGARWAL Posts
See Today's Featured Member Blog Posts
More Blogs by MAGARWAL
Mini Goal for July
- 7/8/2010
Not feeling so good
- 8/20/2009
Motivational Quotes
- 7/22/2009
Self Talk is what keeps me Going
- 7/22/2009
View All ›
close ×


text:
1 Feb 17:29 2010
[ emacs-jabber-Bugs-2943902 ] Respect starttls being required
SourceForge.net <noreply <at> sourceforge.net>
Bugs item #2943902, was opened at 2010-02-01 16:29 Message generated for change (Tracker Item Submitted) made by legoscia You can respond by visiting: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=586350&aid=2943902&group_id=88346 Please note that this message will contain a full copy of the comment thread, including the initial issue submission, for this request, not just the latest update. Category: None Group: None Status: Open Resolution: None Priority: 5 Private: No Submitted By: Magnus Henoch (legoscia) Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody) Summary: Respect starttls being required Initial Comment: When using the network connection method (i.e., STARTTLS not supported), and connecting to a server which requires STARTTLS and supports only the PLAIN mechanism, jabber.el will go ahead and ask the user to send her password in cleartext anyway. It should notice the <required/> tag, and abort the connection attempt. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can respond by visiting: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=586350&aid=2943902&group_id=88346 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Planet: dedicated and managed hosting, cloud storage, colocation(Continue reading)


text:
In a series about people who take their dogs to work we discovered an unusual pooch who goes to work with his owner. She works for the "Dog" as in the Dog and Beth, who star in CMT's reality show as a bailbonds person. The show was formerly known as Dog the Bounty Hunter on A&E network but moved to CMT network and is now "Dog and Beth". New episodes can be seen on the internet. Buddy is a licenced therapy dog with Pet Partners, formerly known as Delta Society which is located in Bellview,Washington. Dog and Beth are great people to work for and they are definitely Dog friendly and have dogs of their own.
Buddy is a mellow dog and his presence can help clients calm in what can be a very stressful time especially if they have been arrested and have to go through the daunting court process. The folks who work at Da Kine Bail Bonds work with clients to help them navigate the court system and assist them in ways that are not typical of a bail bonds company. They care about their clients and Buddy will tell you himself.
Medical research has shown that the presence of a therapy dog can lower a persons blood pressure, lessen depression and help with PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder.
They are located on Queen Emma Street in Honolulu and there is plenty of parking in the rear of the building. You can email Buddy at email@example.com
You can email Buddy at email@example.com and he will reply. On Buddy's days off he works at St. Francis Hospice of Hawaii and visits clients. Buddy has been a Therapy Dog for 7 years and will retire this year because he is 14 years old. In dog years that is very old. Buddy is available for visits to your facility but you must request by email only. Buddy also worked with the Wounded Warriors Detachment at Kaneohe Marine Base in Hawaii.


text:
In areas where service is available, we partner with Qwest to offer Internet access using a combination of their network and our own. Customers can expect significantly better front end service and support than they would normally get working directly with Qwest. DSL is installed on your existing phone line and utilizes the digital spectrum of the line, therefore you can talk and surf simultaneously. You may choose to purchase or rent a DSL modem from Qwest.
As a Qwest Megahost partner, ROF.NET can handle the entire order. Give us a call and we will place an order and you will receive a due date for the service. Once DSL is activated on your phone line, simply contact us to complete the setup of your modem and account. Average lead-time for installation is just 3-5 business days. Call our office, 945-4920 for complete details, or email us email@example.com.
Qwest offers DSL modems for both sale & rental. They usually have a couple of different models to choose from with varying capabilities. Our staff can help you find the best product for your environment, just give us a call.
Residential Packages
Commercial Packages


text:
Marketing & Sponsorship
Take a look at Tourism Calgary's recent previous marketing campaigns including partners, markets, results and more.
Event Sponsorship
Connect your brand and message to tourism and service excellence. Become an event sponsor.
Advertising Opportunities
Learn about the wide variety of advertising opportunities available through Tourism Calgary and expand your reach.
What's New?
- Calgary To Host The 2016 JUNO Awards
- Announcement: Tourism Calgary Names CEO
- Judo Canada Selects Calgary for National Championships 2016-18
- Calgary to host World League volleyball match during 2015 Canadian Open Championship
- Tourism Report Projects Significant Labour Shortages and Recommends Corrective Actions
- GM Announcement
- Canada Ranked as #1 Country to Visit
- Calgary Sport Tourism Authority Award Winner Announcement
- Calgary names as host of the 2015 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Champiionships
New Partners
Chianti Cafe & Restaurant - Willow Park
Locked Room - Southeast Branch
Locked Room - Southland Branch
Sumo Grill + Japanese Restaurant


text:
Skydiving.com now has a network skydiving location serving Beaver and Beaver County in Oklahoma. Call Skydiving.com at 1-800-617-7948 for details, free information and specials on skydiving in Beaver, OK today!
Popular Tags for Skydiving Beaver:
Skydiving Beaver, Skydiving in Beaver, Sky Diving Beaver, Skydive Beaver OK, Skydiving 73932, Beaver Skydiving, Skydiving Beaver Oklahoma, Skydiving near Beaver, Skydiving in Beaver Oklahoma, Beaver Sky Diving, Skydive 73932, Skydiving Beaver OK, Skydive Beaver, Skydiving Beaver County, Skydive in 73932, Skydiving OK, Sky Diving Beaver OK, Beaver, Oklahoma
Sign up for our newsletter and receive updatesand specials on skydiving across America!


text:
Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 40–69 years: prevalence and risk factors
Version of Record online: 11 DEC 2003
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2003.05565.x
British Journal of Dermatology
Volume 149, Issue 6, pages 1207–1213, December 2003
Additional Information
How to Cite
Severi, G., Sinclair, R., Hopper, J.L., English, D.R., McCredie, M.R.E., Boyle, P. and Giles, G.G. (2003), Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 40–69 years: prevalence and risk factors. British Journal of Dermatology, 149: 1207–1213. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2003.05565.x
Publication History
- Issue online: 11 DEC 2003
- Version of Record online: 11 DEC 2003
- Accepted for publication 18 May 2003
- Abstract
- Article
- References
- Cited By
- androgenetic alopecia;
- Australia;
- case–control study;
- prevalence;
- risk factors
Background The epidemiology of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is not fully understood. Although a strong genetic basis has long been identified, little is known of its non-genetic causes.
Objectives To estimate the prevalence of and to determine risk factors for AGA in men aged 40–69 years in Australia.
Methods Men (n = 1390) were recruited at random from the electoral rolls to serve as controls in a population-based case–control study of prostate cancer. All were interviewed in person and direct observations of AGA were made. Men were grouped into the following categories; no AGA, frontal AGA, vertex AGA and full AGA (frontal and vertex AGA). Epidemiological data collected from these men were used for an analysis of risk factors for each AGA category using unconditional logistic regression with AGA category as the response variable adjusting for age, education and country of birth.
Results The prevalence of vertex and full AGA increased with age from 31% (age 40–55 years) to 53% (age 65–69 years). Conversely, the proportion of men with only frontal AGA was very similar across all age groups (31–33%). No associations were found between pubertal growth spurt or acne, reports of adult body size at time of interview, urinary symptom score, marital status, or current smoking status or duration of smoking and the risk of any form of AGA. The consumption of alcohol was associated with a significant increase in risk of frontal and vertex AGA but not full AGA. Men with vertex AGA had fewer female sexual partners but average ejaculatory frequency did not differ between men in different AGA categories. Reported weight and lean body mass at reaching maturity at about 21 years of age were negatively associated with vertex balding (P for trend < 0·05) but not with frontal AGA or full AGA.
Conclusions Evidence for environmental influences on AGA remains very slight. Our study failed to confirm previously reported or hypothesized associations with smoking and benign prostatic hypertrophy. The associations that we found with alcohol consumption and with lean body mass at age 21 years would be worthy of further research if they were able to be replicated in other studies.