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Grandkids had a ball . It was an interesting and fun trip for all of us.
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We really enjoyed this short tour. The tour by mini bus in Juneau, the gold panning demonstration then the chance to find our own gold was fun! Tom (our guide) was friendly, helpful and fitted the "prospector" part really well. If you are looking for something different to do while visiting Juneau, this is a great way to spend a couple of hours.
This excursion started out bad but ended up turning out good. The representative at the port was not holding the correct sign making it difficult to locate our bus and we missed our excursion. But the company worked us in on the next. The tour guide was fantastic. He taught us so much about panning.
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This book is a beautiful photograph book of insights into the heart of the Creator, through creation. Enjoy the scripture readings and questions with answer key at the end of the book. If you love nature, you will love this book!
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ChelanCounty Sheriff Officials are reporting that more than $12 thousand in stolen property has been recovered after the arrest of a 33-year old Christian Merchant, of Wenatchee, in connection with several burglaries throughout the county, including Chelan.
ChelanCounty Sheriff, Brian Burnett, says the arrest came after detectives executed two search warrants on a Wenatchee residence and a storage unit.
Burnett added that it is still too early to list the specific burglaries connected to the arrest, and is unsure if there is a link to the recent burglary at LuLu's Boutique in downtown Chelan, but did say that the arrest will put closure to multiple burglaries that have occurred in Chelan.
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Gardening Articles: Flowers :: Perennials
Peony: The King of Flowers
by Charlie Nardozzi
Double pink peony
There is nothing dainty about peonies. The colorful flowers can reach 10 inches in diameter, blooming in early summer to herald the upcoming summer season. Peony flowers come in a variety of forms and in nearly every color except blue. Not only are the flowers alluring, the dark green summer foliage provides a great backdrop to other blooming perennials and turns a vivid red in fall. This long-lived perennial (some plants can live 50 to 100 years) can thrive in your garden with little care. No wonder they're called the "King of Flowers" in China.
Types of Peonies
Peony bush in full bloom
Peonies hail from Asia and have been grown for thousands of years as ornamental, as well as medicinal, plants. But it wasn't until the 18th and 19th centuries that peonies found their way to Europe and eventually America.
There are two basic types of peony plants: herbaceous and tree. Herbaceous, or garden, peonies (Paeonia hybrids) generally grow 1 to 4 feet tall (depending on the variety) and are hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8. In areas with freezing winter temperatures, the foliage dies back to the ground each winter, but the crown and roots survive. In mild climates plants can stay green year-round. Tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa) have woody stems and can grow to 6 feet tall. They are also hardy to zone 3, however they may need winter protection to survive in the coldest climates.
Peony flowers are grouped according to shape. Single, semi-double, anemone, Japanese, and double flower forms are the most common. Although peonies only bloom for 1 to 2 weeks in early summer, by planting early-, mid-, and late-season varieties, you can extend the bloom time to four to six weeks.
There are hundreds of garden and tree peony varieties available. Some popular peony selections to try are:
Variety/ Flower/ Bloom Time/ Special Features
'Fern Leaf', Double red, Early, Fern leaf foliage
'Festiva Maxima', Double white, Early, White flowers splashed with red
'Nippon Beauty', Japanese, red, Late, Red petals fringed with yellow
'Pink Hawaiian Coral', Semi-double, coral, Early to midseason, Fragrant rose-shaped flowers with yellow stamens
'President Lincoln', Single, red, Mid to late season, Large petals
'Sarah Bernhardt', Double rose, Midseason, Rose flowers fringed in pink
'Golden Bowl', Tree Single, yellow, Midseason, Scarlet flares on yellow petals
'Hana Kisoi', Tree Semi-double, pink, Early, Large cherry pink blooms
'Rimpo' Tree Semi-double, red, Early, Deep red bloom and yellow stamens
'Satin Rouge' Tree Double, red, Midseason to late, Fragrant, old French variety
Planting Peonies
In most areas, plant peonies in a full sun location on well-drained soils. Peony roots will rot when planted in poorly drained soil. In hot summer climates, peonies survive best when planted where they receive part shade. The soil pH should be between 6 and 7. Space plants 1 to 5 feet apart, depending on the variety. Locate them away from windy areas but where the air freely flows so it will dry the foliage and help prevent disease. Amend the soil with compost before planting.
Dig a hole 18 inches wide and deep. Plant peonies so the crown (small, colored buds) is only 1 to 2 inches below the soil line. Backfill with soil mixed with compost, and water well. Although you may get a few flowers the first year, it may take 2 to 3 years for a new peony bush to flower fully.


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I was testing the capabilities of WordPress and found an Android app that lets one blog from a mobile phone! This is perfect for publishing cool technical stuff as soon as one sees it. I wouldn't say that my dog is technical but nevertheless he just happened to be an easy and cute photo target. :-)


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"Don't leave it in the hands of the judges!" Every combat sports athlete, and most fans, have heard that saying a million times. For most fighters, it is a rule that they live by. However, there is always an exception to the rule, and in the UFC, the exception is named Benson Henderson. Henderson once again proved that he is that exception on January 25 as he earned a split decision victory over Josh Thomson in a fight many believe Thomson won.
The fight started with Thomson quickly taking Henderson down, getting Henderson's back and locking up a body triangle. The two stayed in this position for most of the round, with Henderson finally escaping the position late in the round. The second round was more even, although after the round it was clear that Thomson had suffered a hand injury. The injury definitely affected the way Thomson fought the rest of the way, as Henderson started landing more punches and kicks.
However, Thomson consistently took Henderson down and dominated the grappling exchanges, including two more times where he took Henderson's back. Henderson remained calm and was never in real trouble of a submission, but he never had Thomson in a similarly dominant position.
The fight metrics showed that Henderson landed a higher volume of strikes in the fight and was successful on four takedowns. However, Thomson landed four takedowns of his own and did his best work on the mat, where he seemed to outclass Henderson.
The announced scores were 48-47, 47-48 and 49-46, which is almost unfathomable. How any judge could see Henderson winning four rounds to one is hard to believe.
Henderson has now fought nine times in the UFC. He has only lost one of those fights, a first-round submission loss to Anthony Pettis. Unfortunately, all eight of his wins have come by way of decision, including three split decisions. Additionally, both of Henderson's decision victories over Frankie Edgar were disputed, as was his victory over Gilbert Melendez, and now this.
Thomson has said that he is considering retirement after this loss, in part due to the disappointment that he felt at the decision. He was looking forward to a title shot himself if he had won this fight. As far as the title shot goes, however, Dana White has made it clear that Henderson is not the next in line. Winning is not the only criteria for title shots in the UFC. If Henderson wants another shot, he is going to have to start earning dominant victories.


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Last weekend Ian and myself took a trip to the christmas town of Frankenmuth, MI. It was an August winter wonderland (that makes no sense, I know). We looked at a 10bbl brewing system and we liked it so much, that we put down a payment on the dang thing. We will be retrieving the equipment sometime late Sept. How? I dunno. But it will happen.


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Mia Winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this coming-of-age. The Author of this Book is Wendy Mass . Array ISBN . . A Mango-Shaped Space available in English.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Taylor Howes Designs
And thank you so much everyone for all your fab recommendations and advice yesterday on my upcoming trip to New York! I didn't think it was possible, but I'm even more pumped now!!
13 comments:
- Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life said...
Enjoying the tufted wall behind the bed...
- November 18, 2009 at 10:02 AM
- ana said...
Hey Erin! I've missed so many of your posts, I was a little bit sick but I'm back now and I love the lamps and the mirror and everything actually of this room :)
- November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- ale said...
hola erin!!!!1 the pillows are my bests!!!!
thanks for visiting in my blog!!es un honorrrr!!!...listen...come to buenos aires...and l make a necklace like that for you!!!un beso grande!!!!!!
- November 18, 2009 at 12:06 PM
- "Julie" said...
turquoise is my favorite color!! I'm so happy I found your blog! It's a little slice of heaven! Will def. be using it for inspiration decorating my new place!
- November 18, 2009 at 12:12 PM
- Lovely Scribbles said...
You know, I'm really kind of digging the gold and turquoise, too! I have to mention that I can't get the kitchen design from yesterday's post out of my head. I'm trying to figure out a way to convince the hubs to go for something like this. Hmm... :)
- November 18, 2009 at 1:40 PM
- Petergaye S. Kisielewicz/ Yahgie said...
I love the Turquoise pillows. I hope your trip to New York is a great one.
- November 18, 2009 at 2:57 PM
- Morning T said...
Hi Erin- that room is just incredible, not sure that I would be able to leave that bed!
- November 18, 2009 at 6:47 PM
- UnoCosa said...
how i love your blog that dedicates itself to the color of turquoise .... and the combination of gold and turquoise is so rich yet fresh, xx
- November 18, 2009 at 10:31 PM
- Viv said...
That is an amazing headboard Erin. Every time I visit you I find myself bookmarking posts. Have a wonderful trip! xx
- November 19, 2009 at 3:43 AM
- Anne said...
I love sunburst mirrors. I need to get me one of those!
I really do love the turquoise/gold combo!
- November 19, 2009 at 6:45 AM
- down pillow said...
Loving that wall - sooo cool :)
- November 20, 2009 at 12:09 AM
- Mélanie said...
This room looks fantastic !! Love the mix between turquoise and gold !! it inspires me
- November 26, 2009 at 5:18 AM
- Maria Killam said...
I love that mirror!
- November 29, 2009 at 1:44 PM


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Jordan Callahan scored a career-high 27 last time out against Omaha
Nov. 17, 2012
NEW ORLEANS - In a quick turnaround, the Tulane men's basketball team hosts Chicago State in the final game of a three-game homestand on Sunday at 1 p.m. CT in Devlin Fieldhouse as part of the four-game Joe Cipriano Nebraska Classic.
The Green Wave (2-1) defeated Omaha, 76-52, on Friday afternoon, while Chicago State (1-2) fell at Kent State, 92-63, also on Friday as part of the Classic.
"The turnaround is going to be a challenge for our guys," Tulane head coach Ed Conroy said. "We've got some guys that played a lot of minutes and we have to put a scouting report together in one day. Our guys are ready to play games as opposed to practicing against each other so they will be ready to go."
Senior guard Jordan Callahan led Tulane with a career-high 27 points on Friday, while junior forward Josh Davis had 17 points and 11 rebounds for his first double double of the season.
David leads the Green Wave with 19.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while sophomore guard Ricky Tarrant is scoring 16.3 points per outing. Callahan is adding 12.0 points a contest.
Tulane is averaging 67.3 points over the first three games of the season. The Green Wave also is shooting 40.5 percent from the floor.
The Cougars are led by senior forward Jeremy Robinson with 16.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.
CSU's lone win of the young season came against Concordia, 81-63, back on Tuesday in Chicago.
This will be the first meeting between the two schools.
Tulane travels to Lincoln, Neb., to face the Cornhuskers in the final game of the Joe Cipriano Nebraska Classic on Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT.
Tulane (2-1)
G 2 Ricky Tarrant 6-2 190 So. 16.3 ppg 3.3 rpg 2.7 apg
G 5 Jordan Callahan 6-0 190 Sr. 12.0 ppg 2.3 rpg 2.7 apg
F 22 Kendall Timmons 6-5 215 Sr. 6.7 ppg 4.3 rpg 2.0 apg
F 00 Josh Davis 6-8 215 Jr. 19.3 ppg 8.0 rpg 2.7 apg
C 41 TomáÂ? Brůha 7-0 235 Jr. 2.0 ppg 2.0 rpg 0.3 apg
Chicago State (1-2)
G 2 Jamere Dismukes 6-1 Jr. 175 8.0 ppg 3.7 apg
G 32 Nate Duhon 6-3 Jr. 185 7.7 ppg 2.7 rpg
F 33 Quinton Pippen 6-4 Jr. 205 5.3 ppg 1.7 rpg
F 31 Jeremy Robinson 6-9 Sr. 201 16.0 ppg 9.3 rpg
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My mother passed away when my first born was nine months old. It came as a great blow to me. I loved my mother dearly and wasn't quite ready to let her go. I am told that a day or two prior to her passing she ventured outside to view the wondrous sights of nature near her home. When she returned, she exclaimed of the beauty God had bestowed on us in the natural world and added that where she was going was even more beautiful. Within days, she had passed.
Which leads me to the event I wish to share with you. Several months later, when her birthday arrived, I found myself in the midst of a dream that has lingered for 20 years.
I was in my dining room when suddenly my mother appeared. Instantly, I realized that she could not be there, as she had passed on; yet I was so eager to see her that I joyously began a conversation with her. We talked for what appeared to be several minutes.
What we talked about escapes me. It is what happened next that has etched itself into every fiber of my being.
I knew she couldn't stay for long, I believe she told me that, but perhaps it was merely knowing that she had passed that told me this. I really don't know. I began to tell her about my son and realized she had not seen him for several months.
I asked her to wait while I ran to get him out of his crib, so she could see him before she left. I ran down the hall and plucked him out of his crib only to return to an empty room. On the table was note written in my mother's handwriting.
What is said has haunted me through time. "Life is so unpredictable that even death doesn't play by the rules."
Did I create this reflection on life through an ordinary dream? Did my mother somehow find a loophole in the fabric of time that allowed her one more visit?
Perhaps I will never know. There are those who could provide convincing arguments to support either side. I prefer to believe that my mother crossed the barrier that separated the living from the dead to leave one final message for the living; but I know that is not very realistic.
It is probably far more likely that I dreamed of her because it was her birthday and the message was a reflection of my feelings concerning her death and life.
I'd love to hear what you think. Was it 'just a dream' or did my mother visit one last time to share a message with me?
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Recently three photos where found of a very nicely styled 1941 Cadillac convertible custom car. These very interesting photos show a car that is a wonderful stylish example. A merge between classic car coach building and early style customizing.
Unfortunately these photos came with no additional information about its owner, builder, photographer or place. The only thing I could identify about these photos, was that they were taken somewhere in California in 1945 or 1946.
Before 1956 US license plates were all different and can be used as identification. But since the license plate is partly covered by its surrounding metal on the trunk, I could not identify it 100%. More than likely it is a 1946 plate. Possibly this classic car was already restyled shortly after it was bought new from the dealer.
This 1941 Cadillac is a good sample of some Coachbuilding influences. The Coachbuilding styles and techniques were copied by the young guys who started to modify their cheaper model cars in the late 1930's and 40's and this phenomenon would eventually be known as Customizing. The style of modifications done to this Cadillac reminds me of the Coachbuilt cars by the Coachcraft shop. Or the designs and work done by famous coachbuilders Bohman & Schwartz. The car features a chopped windshield and a very nicely shaped padded top.
This padded top is unlike most we know coming from Carson, Hall, Chavez or a few others, not covered with white canvas. But rather with a dark almost leatherette kind of material. Something similar to what was used by the Coachbuilders to cover metal tops on sedans or coupes for a more exclusive look. But clearly the top on this Cadillac is a lift off unit. It could also be possible that a dark canvas was used which was covered with a special coating to make it look like leather. An other technique sometimes used on coachbuilt cars. The rear fenders were modeled to the body, a typical Custom touch, and at first glance it looks like there are no taillights. The stock units were removed along with the fender trim. Below the bumper a set of hidden taillights are just visible.
Even the chrome outboard trunk hinges were replaced by inboard units to further clean up the rear of the car. The door handles were shaved as well as the hood side trim and the front fender trim. The rubber rock shield on the rear fender made place for a more in style polished stainless accessory unit. At the front the parking lights and hood letter were removed and the body smoothed. New parking/fog lights were added to the front bumper.
All typical Custom touches. The car was lowered, but just a little bit, and is using the stock 1941 Cadillac hubcaps, which is again typical Coachbuilding style. These three photos taken just after WWII show wonderful mix of styles on this classic looking 1941 Cadillac Convertible.
Update July 5, 2013.
Wayne Hadfield identified the location two, or possibly all these photos were taken. Using Google street view he identified the location as 2592 Telegraph Road, Berkeley, CA. Thanks Wayne.


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On April 25, 2015 38 volunteers joined our coastal cleanup to Fight Against Debris. We had children and adults join in cleaning in the shallows as well as the deepest parts of the Rompeolas. There was a lot of fishing related debris with fishing lines, glass bottles and aluminum cans being the most abundant. The underwater cleanup was a great success with around 185lbs of debris collected, with arond 50lbs of that corresponding to fishing equipment. The day was perfect for a cleanup and everyone there was excited to give back to the Earth.
In Cornwall, event planning can be an arduous task. Poor visibility, inclement weather, rip currents, waves and large tidal ranges can cause the whole thing to be a very hit-and-miss affair. However, with such an array of stunning dive spots, all these obstacles just add to the anticipation and heighten the sense of achievement after a successful dive. The World Earth Day dive was no exception.
Earth Day is an annual celebration on the 22nd April where events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
The Florida Keys Community College Scuba Club, Environmental Club, PTK and faculty members teamed up to do a large scale clean up around campus. The cleanup started with a dive against debris in the FKCC lagoon. Ten Scuba Club members geared up and removed over 30 lbs of trash from the lagoon. In the meantime, the other club members walked the perimeter of the lagoon and mangroves surrounding campus. After the dive, all clubs got together and began their journey down College Road which is outlined by mangroves.
For the second year running All 4 Diving Indonesia & Mermaid Liveaboards have joined forces to host an educational Earth Day 2015 support event for local school children in Bali, 30 kids from 'Children from the Compassion International Child Development Program' and C3 Church in Bali on Semawang Beach.
For today's Earth Day we at Eco Divers Lembeh did a Dive Against Debris on one of our favourite dive sites in the Lembeh Strait, called Bianca. In total we removed 55kg of rubbish - not bad for only 3 divers! We are happy those materials won't harm any marine creatures anymore and look forward to diving there again to see many happy critters! :)
The FKCC Scuba Club raised over $1,300 for Project Aware during their annual finathon this year! They have worked with other FKCC clubs including the Environmental Club and PTK to organize a large marine debris clean up to honor Earth Day tomorrow!
On Saturday, April 11, 2015, 117 volunteer divers gathered at Dive Friends Bonaire @ Dive Inn for the famous quarterly clean up dive. Many STINAPA Junior Rangers and Sea Turtle Conservation volunteers were in attendance, as well as local and visiting divers. The dive site being targeted for a "spring clean" was the South Pier. South Pier is frequently in need of a clean-up dive because it is a popular destination for fishermen as well as the main pier used for cargo deliveries and cruise ships.
Did a great dive at the Blowhole Sat 11 Apr 15 with 5 other instructors from Dive Oahu. Picked 20#s of debris out of the ocean. Mostly fishing gear, but the debris included parts of a lawn chair, the top to a kettle grill, and an Asian soup spoon. Easy to organize, fun to do, and it makes a difference. Had lots of interest from the tourists coming to see the Blowhole. They were "shocked" to see six divers coming out of the surf with mesh bags, a chair frame, and a grill top!
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IMPORTANCE OF SALIVA: Xerostomia, the medical term for dry mouth, is not only annoying but can also lead to a host of other issues. Saliva is important for several reasons and when a person is experiencing dry mouth they are not producing enough saliva needed for a healthy mouth. Saliva helps to prevent tooth decay by washing away excess food particles that may be in the mouth or teeth, it enhances the ability to taste, makes it easier to swallow food and the enzymes found in saliva also help food digestion. So other than dental problems, dry mouth can make the process of eating and digesting food more difficult.
CAUSES: Although some people naturally produce less saliva than others, a persistently dry mouth can be the result of several different things.
SYMPTOMS: If a person is experiencing dry mouth they may have more irritating symptoms than just cavities. Some more common symptoms associated with dry mouth include:
- Bad breath
- Cracked lips or sores or split skin at the corners of the mouth
- Sore throat or difficulty speaking
STOP DRY MOUTH: If the dry mouth is severe and is the result of a particular medication then your doctor may be able to switch the medications for something that will not cause a dry mouth. However, for those who experience dry mouth due to some other reason or do not want to switch medications there are other easy remedies to prevent a dry mouth. For one, stop smoking or chewing tobacco since it can cause dry mouth or make an already dry mouth worse. Also try to avoid drinking too much caffeine as that can cause dry mouth too. Drinking water throughout the day, chewing no-sugar gum, and using a fluoride rinse or toothpaste each night can also help boost saliva production and prevent the symptoms of a dry mouth. (Source: www.mayoclinic.com)
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New York City native Danny Fox has come a long way he played the Boston jazz scene as a Harvard student. Currently on a tour promoting his trio's new album, "Wide Eyed", I was able to catch him mid-travel for a chat about his influences, plans for the future and compositional credo. See him and his bandmates bassist Chris van Voorst van Beest, and drummer Max Goldman at their next performance May 9 at Subculture in NYC.
Tell me about your early experience that drew you to music. School? Family? Friends?
Well, I guess the initial impulse to learn to play music was just seeing my friends around me playing. It was intriguing to me. My parents love music. My dad has always played as a hobby, folk and bluegrass guitar loved to sing. My parents took us to young people's concerts at the philharmonic. Just having them exposing us to that great stuff at an early age in tandem with seeing friends playing music, that did it. I also had a great first teacher who was super open-minded.
What were your early years in Harvard and Boston like? Were there memorable moments? Career makers/starters?
When I was there it was really the first time I started writing in a serious way. I was always doing it on the side. Club Passim, they'd let us do like a Mon night. They didn't have much jazz but they'd let us play. That was a really formative time for me. When you're performing your original music for a crowd of people, it's really exciting...Music was still my escape, and I always felt this craving for it. I caught that bug of writing and performing and presenting to an audience. Harvard was extremely competitive, but when I was doing music I was just doing my own stuff...not having gone (to a music school) it sort of gave me a different path to it and I had to find a lot of stuff on my own. In a lot of ways that's been hard but in some ways its been helpful in coming to something that was mine. Nothing was being forced up on me. I was able to follow whatever I was curious about and steer myself.
What do you think of being described as "a modern Ahmad Jamal Trio"?
That's another great example of a band that we're inspired by, especially in the piano trio idiom. That group played so well together as an ensemble and just had such amazing ways they took the music, Quirky drumbeats, little bass lines. Everyone playing their role, often roles that are unexpected. Things like that really inspire us.
I wouldn't say we're a modern Ahmad Jamal trio, because they were very modern. We're more like present day. I feel like when we started out we didn't have any agenda, like we set out wanting to try something different. We just started doing that and just by hanging out and rehearsing and just by putting in the time we started developing a sound and said "I guess we're kinda doing something that's not necessarily, the norm." But it didn't start out like that. We didn't start to make a new take on the piano trio. It was like hey, we like working together. It just sort of happened organically.
It's impressive that you're influenced by such diverse musicians as Bela Bartok and The Meters. How would you describe the influence of each or of other important influences?
Everyone in this group, we love listening to a variety of music. I think that listening to a Bartok piece first thing in the morning and a Meters piece later in the day. Osmosis. Certain tunes might have an element or a groove of something the Meters have played but have some harmonies from Bartok. The more stuff that you can listen to and appreciate the more they will be infused into the music, hopefully in a way that sounds organic. The one thing about the Meters that I love is that band is just this sound of everybody doing their part and they have these quirky little things that they just put out. It's a true band sound. They have this concept of everyone doing their part and it comes out in a really beautiful way.
What are your most current influences?
New Orleans Jazz, Professor Longhair, James Booker, Allen Toussaint. Bluegrass, old blues folk music. My dad kinda played that for us growing up and I've been checking that out recently. Mississippi John Hurt is one of my big influences right now especially because when you put him on, in addition to the music being just beautiful, there's a certain warmth that comes through. That's something I want to strive for, that when people here it they can hear the warmth and the people that are playing it. Honest sound. Strong personality.
Tell me about your compositional process. How does the trio work together?
Its usually that I write raw materials sometimes in varying degrees of being finished. Pretty much it's always that the band checks it out to see how they can arrange it, improve it, color it. For me that's the best part when it's transformed into something greater because everyone's contributing to it. Those are my fave parts in the music when it sounds a certain way because of how everyone contributed to it. Organic. It's something that we all contribute to. Even if the original material's coming from me, it's all about what we all contributed to it. So there are a lot of moments in the music where Chris or Max bring a certain color to the piece that just couldn't have happened otherwise.
What are your next moves, goals for the future, personally, with the trio?
Make it through this tour without any speeding tickets and everybody happy!
Keep forging ahead and keep playing music that is personal to us and makes everyone happy. Getting out to people and making more opportunities. To share it. Play music that we like and connect to people as much as possible. Doing our thing that we enjoy so much.


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Ever since the Ol' Factory Cafe closed in Sand City, I've been searching for a place to drink a decent beer on the Monterey Peninsula. Sadly, in the last few months, that typically meant bringing beer with me from Sonoma County when visiting home, or making a trip to Bottles and Bins and seeing what they had available (a very good option, I might add). Thankfully, a new spot has opening to satisfy my need for tasty craft brew: the Cannery Row Brewing Company.
Before anyone asks, I'll answer the question many will be wondering: no, there isn't a brewhouse on premise. The house beers are brewed by a combination of 3 California breweries; St Stan's, Firestone Walker and Pyramid. While there are no concrete plans for a physical brewery in the near future, the idea isn't foreign to Dave Bernahl, co-owner of Cannery Row Brewing Company.
Lovers of food and wine may know of David Bernahl already. He's headed the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival and has a history of working in the spirits industry as well. When he saw the booming craft beer industry, he was interested in becoming involved. Instead of jumping in without the necesary expertise, he brought in an educated staff to help lead the Canner Row Brewing Company and the result is a multi-tap establishment that is nothing short of a destination for beer lovers of all types.
In all, there are 73 taps of beer (in addition to a tap for bourbon, tequila and root beer) all on a direct draw system. The cold box has specially cut out walls so that there is only 1/8″ of steel separating the bar from the refrigeration. The short draw distances and quick turn-around (no keg lasted more than 10 days since opening) guarantee fresh beer.
While the beer is what readers of this blog will be here for, the food is definitely worth mentioning. In my visit to the pub, Bernahl made sure I got a chance to try a fine selection of their dishes. The highlights included calamari soaked in milk for 48 hours, chicken wings smoked for 2 hours before fried and sauced and an ahi poke with taro chips that looked like guacamole but completely blew my mind. Burgers are ground and pork chops are brined in-house. Bernahl emphasized a desire to make the menu simple, but impressive, while keeping the price-point reasonable.
When it comes to the beer, there is a lot that you have already seen (as would be expected with 73 taps) and a good selection of beers that will truly excite a beer geek. Invited to enjoy a bottle of whatever I would like, I chose a bottle of Allagash's Fluxus while passing up Bosteel's Deus and Lost Abbey's Angel Share among others. On draft I was surprised to find the latest Sierra Nevada Beer Camp offering, Rhyme's Wit, when I was invited to attend a release party for the beer almost a full week later.
In the end, Cannery Row Brewing Company is exactly what Monterey needed. No, it isn't the perfect beer spot. The scene in Monterey holds the location back a bit. There's a definitely lack of anything sour, barrel-aged, or extremely hoppy on the draft menu. There is no local flair when the local brewing scene is essentially non-existent. The lack of an on-site brewing operation will upset some purists who feel a "Brewing Company" should brew their own beer. That said, for a community that has a solid wine and food background, it's significant that Cannery Row Brewing Company is the only place in town with more than a half dozen craft tap handles.
I look forward to visiting the Cannery Row Brewing Company in the future. I'm excited by the atmosphere and by the passion shown by the staff. At 10 days old, the location had some growing to do, but the owner, managers and serving staff were eager to learn and immerse themselves in the craft beer culture. I brought a bottle of Fantome Hiver along with me which was promptly handed around for the staff to sample. While I could see it was a new and foreign experience, there was no hesitation in taking the beer on and attempting to understand the complex flavors put before them.
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Just an ugly, cold, miserable game.
I hate to see Geno, Tavon, Bailey and company go out like this, but if anyone was going to create a better scenario, it was going to be those guys.
Granted, we seemed to get a few truly bogus calls throughout the game, but we shat the proverbial bed on our own.
Believe it or not, I thought the defense played better at times. But, we've still got soooo many problems there that I'm worried about next season – regardless of any JUCOs we bring in. Offensively, it would've been nice to have Madsen, but the goober was too lazy to get the job done in the classroom.
On special teams, Bitancurt was his usual shanktastic self, averaging about 30 yards per punt.
Just disgusting, all the way around.
Here's to hoping we get McEvoy and do some impressive stuff next year. Otherwise, Dana's seat may begin to heat up.
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CORINTH AND SOUTH BERWICK - Jason David Cynewski, 25, died Nov. 14, 2012, in Corinth, as a result of an auto accident. He was born May 31, 1987, in Dover, N.H., son of David and Lori (Knapp) Cynewski.
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He is survived by his parents; sister, Lindsey of South Berwick; paternal grandparents, Richard and Janice Cynewski of Corinth; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Lois Knapp of The Villages, Fla.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and a very special friend, Christina Dunn and son, Kisaac.
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I've been encouraging my wife to go on over and get her electronic prints done and so the Sheriff's Office could print oot the CCW application for her.
Of course something is always coming up, so with the July 4th holiday, I decided to take some vacation days for a long weekend.
Well first thing this morning I took her over and got the prints and pictures taken.
So now just needs to add one of my Pistols to the app, notarize it and send it back in, I'm so excited for her :danceban:
She likes to go for a five mile jog every morning, we are way out in rural farm country so this will make me feel a lot better bout that.
I will be teaching her all the basics on the pistol range on our land here, as well as hoping to get a few courses for her to attend too.
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Norma J. Nickerson of Dover passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Kent General Hospital. She was 64. Ms. Nickerson was born July 9, 1948 in Dover, Delaware. She had started out working as a key punch operator for the State of Delaware and worked her way up to Physical Analyst for the state retiring in July 1, 2009 after 37 years. Ms. Nickerson was a life member of Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She was also on the Junior Board at Kent General Hospital Gift Shop. Ms. Nickerson enjoyed doing crafts, calligraphy and visiting the sick and elderly. Ms. Nickerson is survived by her loving daughter, Rebecca Rollison and her husband Brian of Marydel, DE; brothers, James Howlett of Dover, L. J. Hardy and his wife LeeAnn of Camden; sister Raye Ann Leisner of Harrington; nieces and nephews, J.R. and Blake Hardy, Melissa Passwaters and her husband Sam, Emma Shockley, and Jamie Howlett. Funeral services will be held 2PM Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call from 12-2. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, PO Box 186, Cheswold, DE 19936. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.
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The yo-yo body weight image of Jessica Simpson has become a regular topic for magazine cover stories and entertainment news programs. Now Simpson is so thin that folks can't stop talking about her legs and how tone and fit she has become. Simpson wears many hats as a singer, mother, actress, shoe designer and successful business woman. None of that seems to matter more than her weight. Simpson has had her fair share of public scrutiny when it comes to her weight and fashion looks.
Simpson burst on to the music scene in 1999 as a young blonde bombshell with an incredible voice. Her debut album Sweet Kisses was received so well by the public that it went on to become certified two times platinum.
In 2003 Simpson and then husband Nick Lachey were picked up by MTV to star in their own reality TV show "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica". The show made Simpson into a household name and pegged her as the dizzy blonde who didn't know the difference between tune and chicken.
In 2005 Simpson took on her first movie role as Daisy in The Dukes of Hazzard. This was a challenge that Simpson met head on since she knew the role called for her to fit into the famous short shorts known as Daisy Dukes. According to People magazine Simpson hired her longtime trainer friend Michael Alexander to whip her into shape Simpson worked out six days a week. Her motivations according to people and her trainer Alexander, "she realized her butt was going to be plastered on 50-ft. screens everywhere, you've gotta at least try to make the shorts look as good as you possibly can".
As the face of Weight Watchers Simpson found comfort in losing her baby weight after the birth of her first child a girl named Maxwell. We will never forget the Mom Jeans look that landed Simpson on the cover of several pop culture magazines as a fashion No! No!
But it looks like Simpson is the one coming out on top. Simpson who has been photographed coming and going in shorts and sexy dresses that show off her fit tone body with legs for days is WINNING!! Simpson appears to be happier than ever amid the public pressure and backlash to be thin in Hollywood.
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'Their first stop is the welfare office': Bid to improve service access for illegal workers sparks furious Toronto council debate
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A bid to ensure undocumented workers can access city services without fear of repercussions set off a passionate debate at city council on Thursday, with the son of an immigrant saying people who are in the country illegally are an "insult" to those who gained admittance through legal channels.
"Undocumented workers are illegal workers, illegal immigrants," said Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, who represents Don Valley East. "Their first stop is the welfare office. They already know the address because they've been told back home where to go."
The city should neither help nor encourage these people to stay, argued Mr. Minnan-Wong, who asked city council to support the federal government's approach to legal immigration, and endorse deporting people who are in the country illegally.
"They are an insult to every immigrant who played by the rules to get into this country," he said. "It sends a message to the world that it is OK to break the law to come to Canada, and it says that the city of Toronto is an accomplice to this lawbreaking."
Councillor Joe Mihevc claimed Thursday was a "historic moment" for Toronto. "We are saying we are a sanctuary city."
It's not clear how many people are living in the city without legal status. "They are not criminals, they are working and they are working hard," said Councillor Cesar Palacio, who emigrated from Ecuador, and pleaded with his colleagues to keep "our hearts open."
Mr Denzil Minnan-Wong is perfectly correct.
Yeah, I saw this the other day. I wonder if it'll attract all the illegals living in the rest of the country?
I sure hope so, it would look good on Toronto.
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I'm the type of person who likes to colour code things to keep myself organized, and right now my second half of May has so many different colours of pen and highlighter that I'm tempted to just give up and start drawing happy faces and flowers over the rest of it. Amazingly, even though I have a dozen little seperate things all falling in that three week period, and somehow I haven't had any major timing conflicts yet. Where things get difficult is keeping the constant training and eating right mixed in with everything else that's going on:
May 10 - 13: Road trip to Nelson for a memorial. I need to not overdo it on travel foods and make sure I get at least 12k in on Sunday, even if that means running up and down a 1km strip of lake twelve times.
May 14: Three meetings, a new employee starting, and a workplace celebration involving cream puffs. Oh, and five expense reports to put together in one day, since I'm going to be out of town on the days I'd usually do them.
May 17 - 20: My dad is visiting. This means taking my parents out for a long walk (with ice cream at the end), getting dragged to a bar by my uncle (Yep... I'll be the girl in the redneck bar drinking only water with lemon), and a Sunday that will involve my last little 6k run, brunch, theater, and visiting with family all day.
May 21 - A stressful meeting that I'm organizing, and I don't actually have a topic for yet. I'm guessing that I can't get away with saying "Just talk for two hours and I'm sure something will come out"?
May 22-24: A work trip that was originally supposed to happen in June. At least my hotel has some much better eating options than the one I usually stay at. I'm going to try to get to the Red Deer running room for Wednesday run club (I just found out my aunt is working there now!) and keep myself on track as much as possible. It's a little easier now that we have offices in town instead of way out in the middle of nowhere, where your catering options are the one pizza franchise that's willing to deliver to the boonies.
May 26th: Oh yeah, there's a marathon in there.
??? - Nick's parents are also thinking of visiting at some point. Luckily, it looks like it might be happening in June.
So, while I was hoping to spend the next three weeks focusing on the race, it looks like I'm going to be juggling a few other things. That might be a good thing. I have my running schedule and I know how I need to eat, so I can put training in the background and focus on everything else. I have a feeling these weeks are going to fly by.
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- He leaves no traces: "[…] only the devil himself could follow that complicated trail […]" (II.3).
- That night he sleeps in a tree. But the next morning, sure enough, here comes Zaroff. Looks like this is it for our intrepid hero.
- But nope. Zaroff lets Rainsford go in order to prolong the pleasure of the hunt. And he lets out a spine-tingling cackle to go along with it.
- Why do all villains have that same laugh?
- Rainsford hauls himself to another part of the island and builds a trap.
- And here comes Zaroff. Seriously, this guy doesn't miss a thing. He laughs at Rainsford's effort to get him with a "Malay mancatcher," which only swipes him on the arm.
- Nice try, though.
- Rainsford goes on the run again and this time winds up at "Death Swamp" (get it?), which is a pit of quicksand.
- He has a flash of inspiration and starts digging a pit. It reminds him of digging trenches in World War I.
- But a major world conflict is child's play compared to this situation.
- He places stakes at the bottom of the pit and covers it with branches. He hides and waits…
- Here comes Zaroff. Rainsford manages to trap one of the precious hounds with his pit, but not Zaroff.
- Zaroff heads back to his chateau, but not before complimenting Rainsford on his fine work on the Burmese tiger pit.
- Nighttime. Better get some rest for the climatic third day, right?
- And there's nothing like the sound of a pack of baying hounds to rouse you out of bed in the morning.
- He spies Zaroff and Ivan headed his way with those pesky puppies.
- Time to make another trap: a knife tied to a sapling. Just a little trick he learned in Uganda from those natives.
- The forest goes quiet. Rainsford braves a peek: Ivan took one for the team. The Ugandan knife trap worked.
- Rainsford has a feeling his luck has run out. He jumps off a cliff into the sea.
- Meanwhile, back at the castle… Zaroff is just not satisfied.
- It's hard to get good help on the island (especially if you're looking for burly homicidal Cossacks), so replacing Ivan won't be easy.
- Plus, he feels like Rainsford totally cheated by jumping in the ocean.
- Like all depressed people, Zaroff decides to go to bed. Lo and behold! Who is in his bedroom but his very own prey—Rainsford himself.
- Zaroff admits defeat, but Rainsford isn't content with an academic win.
- The thing about prey, especially dangerous prey, is that it gets mad when it's cornered.
- Now, it does get a little hazy and suggestive here—but we're pretty sure that Zaroff ends up making a tasty meal for his hounds… and that Rainsford has the best night's sleep of his life.
- And we can't say we're sorry.
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U.S. Treasury officials Thursday imposed sanctions on the leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, and two other members of the organization for their alleged role in aiding the Syrian government in its crackdown on opposition forces.
The Treasury Department formally charged that Hezbollah has been supporting President Bashar al-Assad's forces by providing training and logistical support.
The Treasury also said Hezbollah has helped Damascus to monitor and control the movements of opposition fighters from the Free Syrian Army.
"By aiding Assad's violent campaign against the Syrian people and working to support a regime that will inevitably fall, Hezbollah's ongoing activity undermines regional stability and poses a direct threat to Lebanon's security," said Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence David Cohen, in a statement.
"Hezbollah's actions, overseen by Hassan Nasrallah and executed by Mustafa Badr Al-Din and Talal Hamiyah, clearly reveal its true nature as a terrorist and criminal organization," Mr. Cohen said.
The Treasury's sanctions bar Americans from doing business with these three Hezbollah members and freezes any assets they might have in the U.S. Hezbollah has long been on the U.S. terrorism list, so Thursday's actions aren't expected to have much material impact on the organization.


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Yes it's true, I'm blessed and humbly grateful to be celebrating another birthday but more excited to be turning 40! As much as I love celebrating the birth of others, I usually find myself on an emotional roller-coaster when it comes to my own. Not to mention the fact of getting thru the holidays without my grandmother (who passed away the week of Thanksgiving when I was 18).
Each year I always find myself thinking on the story I was told of when I was born… for starters I was born 3 months pre-mature (and during those times that was severely critical, even today sometimes it still is) with an incubator as my home. Can you imagine a newborn baby born under those conditions? Not to mention hooked up to various machines & breathing tubes….oh my goodness!
Oh wait, and did I mention my mother was on 16? I know too much information but here's my point. Although she had her family to see us thru and as the years come & gone God truly blessed us both along the way. Even though I have two other siblings, it puts a smile on my heart to know that as I've grown I was lucky enough to witness first hand my mother not only graduate high school, but college (a bachelors, two masters and then a doctorate) and the most difficult time was when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, boy that was one scary journey.
So of course I know I'm get on my daughter's nerves because I'm always sharing stories with her about my life before she was born…LOL!
I wish I could share with you more about my life story…hmmm maybe writing a book wouldn't be a bad idea? But year after year on my birthday I always take a few moments out of the day to reflect on what "could" have happened, what "should" have happened and what "did" happen all on a winter's day 40 years ago; two days before Christmas!Click each photo to enlarge!


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Adding evergreen support part 1
As promised, the following details, on a patch by patch basis, how support for a new asic is added to the radeon drm. This post covers the patches in http://people.freedesktop.org/~agd5f/evergreen_kms/set1/ which add basic modesetting support for evergreen asics.
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0001 is just a cleanup of atombios.h to make merging upstream changes easier. 0002 brings in the atombios.h changes needed for evergreen asics. The atombios rom on evergreen asics has updated data and command tables and this patch adds the definitions needed for properly using those tables.
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0003 adds the chip family enums used in the driver. The chip family is set based on the pci id and is used to differentiate between different asic families in the driver. All evergreen chips have a common display block (called DCE version 4). This patch also adds a convenience macro, ASIC_IS_DCE4. This is mainly used in the modesetting code to select the appropriate code paths for evergreen chips.
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0004 adds the modesetting register definitions that will be used in later patches.
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0005 is the initial evergreen support patch. It adds a new file, evergreen.c, that has the evergreen specific asic functions defined in it. At this point all that is implemented is support for setting up the MC (memory controller) and setting the proper number of crtcs (6 rather than 2 as on previous asics). There is still no modesetting support yet.
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0006 disables the vblank support functions in the crtc dpms code for evergreen asics (note the use of the ASIC_IS_DCE4 macro). These are disabled for now as the driver does not implement interrupt support at this point (interrupt support is added in patch set2, I'll go into that in a future post). Leaving them enabled without support for vblank interrupts would result in a potential hang when that code is called.
0007 adds support for the evergreen crtc color lookup tables. These tables are used to adjust the colors sent from the crtc to the monitor. They are the mechanism used to implement support for gamma correction using xgamma or xrandr.
0008 adds support for evergreen hardware cursors. Hardware cursors are a special image that gets blended into the data stream sent from the crtc to the monitor. Hardware cursors are not actually drawn on the framebuffer, rather they are drawn to a separate buffer and blended into the framebuffer data stream at the position specified.
0009 adds support for setting the non-timing related aspects of the crtc: base address, x/y offset, pitch, and data format. The base address specifies the location in vram where the crtc will be reading data out of to be sent to the monitor. For multi-head, each crtc points to a different location in vram; for clone modes, each crtc points to the same location. The data format defines the number of bits per pixel and the ordering of the channels (32 bits per pixel, 8 bits per channel, ARGB ordering for example). The pitch is the width of the buffer the crtc is scanning out of. Pitch is used to tell the crtc where the next scanline begins. Finally the x/y offset is used to implement things like virtual desktops (i.e., the mode on your monitor is like a window looking into a larger desktop; when you move the cursor to the edge of the window, the window moves to show the rest of the desktop). It's basically an offset that's added to the base address so that the crtc will scan out a slightly different location in vram.
Additionally this patch selects the proper crtc timing command table to use. The crtc timing and scaler setup command table parameter structures did not have any major changes for evergreen, so the existing code could be used for them.
0010 adds atombios support for digital encoders (TMDS, HDMI, LVDS, DisplayPort). The digital encoder and transmitter control table parameters changed to accommodate changes in the hardware. The new parameter formats were added in atombios.h updates in patch 0002. This patch sets up the new parameters properly so that the digital outputs can be properly enabled and disabled. The analog encoder table parameters did not change for evergreen, so there is nothing to change for evergreen.
The PLLs used for the crtc and transmitter clocks need to be adjusted in some cases. This can include making changes to the requested clock itself, or specifying certain restrictions when selecting the PLL dividers. 0011 adds evergreen support to the PLL adjust function.
0012 adds support for actually programming the display PLLs. As I mentioned previously, the PLL setup is fairly complex on evergreen in order to support up to 6 independent monitors. This patch adds support for changes in the SetPixelClock command table parameters as well as general infrastructure changes to handle PLL allocation properly.
Finally 0013 adds the new evergreen PCI ids. With the ids added, the driver will now load on evergreen hardware.
That covers basic modesetting support. The next set, http://people.freedesktop.org/~agd5f/evergreen_kms/set2/ focuses on the infrastructure needed to support acceleration. I'll cover that in a future post.


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The Bad: at high speed over chatter bumps or square edge hits the suspension is a little rough. Maybe that is something i can fix with fine tuning my shock. This is a race bike with a super lower bottom bracket I have smacked it several times on the gnarly terrain of south mountain in phoenix az
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- By better educating surgeons about palliative care, researchers from the University of California, Davis, say more standards may be reached for treating patients with advanced cancer and other common conditions. Because each surgical intervention has its own risks and benefits, choosing the best treatment and finding a balance can be challenging for even experienced surgeons. The difficulty in this decision making is often exacerbated in patients for whom there is little hope for a cure and in cases where surgery is focused on symptoms instead of the disease.
Palliative care is intended to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life rather then searching for a cure or extended survival. Many studies indicate surgeons receive little training in this area, leading to challenges in determining the best course of treatment for some patients.
For the study, 124 surgeons were surveyed about the type and extent of their postgraduate training in palliative surgery. Additionally, study participants were asked to select the single best treatment option from four clinical scenarios, to identify the goals of the selected intervention and the three most important factors influencing their decisions.
Joseph Galante, M.D., and colleagues uncovered significant deficiencies in education. More than 80 percent reported not receiving any palliative care training in their residency, and more than 44 percent lacked continuing medical education. Also, in three of the four given scenarios, a consensus on treatment was not reached. The respondents, though, were able to agree on the goal of treatment for their recommendations.
Dr. Galante writes, the reason for the deficiencies in palliative education may be that physicians receive their training and experience from different sources and in different stages of their careers.
Researchers say the study results suggest, "A more focused effort in training surgeons in palliative care may allow for the more uniform and standard provision of palliative surgical care to patients with advanced cancer." Based on these findings, Dr. Galante and colleagues advocate improved training and a nationwide program to standardize palliative surgical care.
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From Brittany Mauriss on April 25, 2011 in CalFinder News
As you may have heard, CalFinder's all about saving you money. To that end, we're happy to share a guest post from Herbert Norton of Roofery.com. The focus? Better-insulating roof + eco-friendly materials = money in the bank. Take it away, Herb!
Greening Your Roof
Going green can do more than save the environment—it can save you money in the long run. So why not start at the top? Green roofing is a thriving industry and the options now vary from recyclable shingles to rooftop gardens.
Green roofs can add an aesthetic appeal to your home, maximize energy efficiency and save you the pains of high energy bills. Follow these tips to choose the best green roof for your home and environment.
What Should You Look for in a Green Roof?
Before delving into a new roofing project, there are several variables to consider in the search.
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The biggest consideration when choosing a green roof is environment. You'll want a roof that performs best in your climate. For example, if you live in an area with harsh winters and cold temperatures, look for a resilient roof that can hold up under snow, and probably a roof darker in color so that it will absorb heat rather than reflect it, keeping your heating bills low.
Aside from color choice, an important greening feature is roofing durability and life span. Replacing your roof every 10 years or so is a huge cost to you and to the environment, as it requires manufacturing more roofing materials regularly. Another way to green your roof (and to save a lot of shipping costs) is to buy locally. The farther the shipping distance, the worse the carbon emissions and the greater the environmental impact. With these basic guiding principles in mind, consider the different types of green roof.
Natural Clay Tiles
A tiled roof can be a great energy efficient option. Clay tiles are the greenest tile of them all. They are excellent energy-savers in warmer climates, since they are usually light in color to reflect the sun's rays, and provide greater air circulation to naturally cool your home.
A drawback is that clay tiles are very heavy, so before you install them consult with an engineer to evaluate whether your home will need extra structural reinforcement. Fiber-cement composite tiles are made from recyclable materials but are very durable. Since these tiles aren't as heavy as cement tile, they don't require any extra structure reinforcement, and can be installed as is on your home. Check out some more recycled tile options here.
Recycled Synthetic Shingles
This traditional roofing material can be a great green option. Although standard asphalt shingles are a cheap roofing option, they only last about 15 years, making them one of the least green roofing materials. An better option is recycled synthetic shingles, which are made from a mixture or plastic, rubber and wood waste.
The synthetic shingles are much lighter than asphalt and can last up to 50 years, three times the lifespan of asphalt. The synthetic shingles also come in a variety of styles, mimicking cedar shakes, slate or even clay tiles. The synthetic shingles are also comparable in shape and size to asphalt, so it is easy to replace asphalt with synthetic.
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Rooftop gardens are gaining in popularity in cities, but they are also a fantastic green roof option for any suburban home. A green roof is a vegetated rooftop covering that insulates your home, while the vegetation helps absorb carbon dioxide.
Although commercial green roofs often sport trees, bushes, and irrigation systems, a green roof on your home only calls for 2-5 inches of soil to support small plants, grass and shrubs. The lower-scale green roofs don't require much maintenance. Depending on your home, you may not need any extra structural reinforcement to support the green roof.
Herbert Norton is a roofing contractor that started a website on roofing in the winter months to help educate his clients. Roofery.com has extensive information on many different types of roofing shingles, such as slate, tile, solar and metal shingles, to help consumers make an educated decision. Recently Herbert has been researching the "greening" of asphalt shingles, which are not normally eco-friendly.
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Dear Job Doctor,
In my current job search I encounter more and more fixed-term offers (CDD) rather than permanent positions (CDI). Is this a growing trend in the Grand Duchy, and what are the reasons behind the shift?
There can be a number of reasons why an employer may choose to offer a CDD rather than a CDI contract, such as maternity leave cover or an immediate need where there is no time to wait for someone's notice period.
According to Julie Noirhomme, director at Adecco/Ajilon, Luxembourg's and the world's largest provider of interim staff and part of the same group as my firm, "the recent increase in the use of CDDs for professional staff is mainly due to the shift in local head-count accountability to the companies' head office outside of Luxembourg. Although they have the budget, they must not show an increase in their headcount and a CDD is not counted."
As a result of economic uncertainty some businesses are currently organising themselves around short-to-medium projects which has an impact on long-term human resource hiring considerations in certain functions.
The use of interim (white collar) professionals in Luxembourg is still underdeveloped; those in the staffing and recruitment industry recognise that the interim market has not matured like other European countries, in particular the UK and the Netherlands.
An interim position can be an enriching experience and some people are choosing an interim career over a permanent position. The somewhat negative perception of interim professionals is also (slowly) changing in Luxembourg and firms are now taking advantage of the knowledge, the flexibility and the objectivity an interim professional can provide.
It is likely the number of CDD positions will continue to increase in particular industries and functional areas as the Luxembourg employment market matures and the economic pressures persist.
If a CDI is still your objective, a CDD role on your CV can still provide a better level of consistency and employability than doing nothing at all.
Darren Robinson is managing director of Badenoch & Clark Luxembourg, the largest staffing and recruitment firm in the Grand Duchy.
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In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to provide aid for Gaza Strip hospitals, a sixth batch of Saudi medical assistance arrived at Arish Airport in Egypt today. The delivery was received by officials from the Saudi, Egyptian and Palestinian Ministries of Health. In a statement, an Egyptian Health Ministry official, Dr. Tarek Khater, said that the 11 tons of medicines and medical supplies will be transported to Rafah Land Port, and then distributed to Palestinian hospitals in Gaza.


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well guys, it seems that today , i scored myself, a damn nice DSLR camera. the canon T3i. so i figured since i actually have a nice camera now, id take some shots. clearly im not photographer but for someone who isnt that great with photography, i think these turned out nice. enjoy
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What's it like being an Olympics sports photographer? I had the chance to interview Jeff Cable who has been photographing the Olympics since 2008 where he captured stunning images at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. Since then he has been the official photographer for Team USA Hockey (Men and Women) in 2010 in Vancouver and the official photographer for Team USA Water Polo in 2012 at the Summer Olympics in London. Jeff is just days away from the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, where he will once again be the official photographer for Men and Women's Team USA Hockey.
How did you get your start as a professional photographer?
A friend asked me to shoot a bar mitzvah back in 2004. People really liked those photos and started asking me for my business card. So I went out and had some made and have been busy ever since. It just kind of snowballed from there and has created a life of its own.
Are you professional trained as a photographer?
I've always liked photography and had an eye for it, but I didn't really understand it or know how to control the camera. So I read incessantly every photography magazine from cover to cover. I also have access to some of the best photographers in the world in my day job as marketing manager at Lexar. Lexar sponsors some of the top photographers in the world and I've been able to hang out with them and learn. Getting the chance to learn from them is better than any book or class. They have been tough on me but I encourage it and want it.
What did it take to become an Olympic Photographer?
Though my weekends were quickly filling up with bar and bat mitzvahs and weddings, I had the opportunity to take photos for the San Jose Sharks. Through a connection with a friend who is a trainer for the Sharks, I was introduced to several of the players and granted access to them and the arena. This is when my quest to be an Olympic photographer began. Definitely connections helped. I wasn't fully credentialed (at the Beijing Olympics) but I was able to get day passes for some of the events through my job at Lexar. I worked the press center so I had access. I spent months trying to figure out who could get me credentialed. It was the connection with the Sharks that got me where I am. Their recommendation was key.
How involved is the Olympic credential process?
Being credentialed involves months of planning, up to 18 months before the Games. There are tons of applications and paperwork to fill out with hundreds of photographers, publications and agencies hoping to get named to a very finite number of credentials. Applications are cross-referenced from the country's organizing committee and my local National Organizing Committee and backgrounds are checked for security. This can take months. We usually get the "OKAY" from the appropriate committee about a year prior to the Games. Once that is secured the logistics and planning begins.
You are the official photographer for Men and Women's Hockey but are you allowed to photograph other events?
I'm contractually obligated to shoot all of the hockey games. Depending on the schedules, if the men and women's teams conflict it all depends on if it is a medal game. Otherwise if there are no conflicts and there's a break between hockey games I am credentialed to shoot any other sport during the games. At the 2010 Winter Games I would have to say that short track speed skating was one of my favorites. This sport moves really fast and the competition is fierce. My son told me if I don't shoot Shaun White not to come home. (White took home the gold and Cable caught that moment in pictures.)
What are preparations like as you get ready for the 2014 Sochi Olympics?
In these final days of preparation leading up to the games there is a ton of stress. Do I have the right gear? Do I have backups in case something breaks? Are my travel documents in order? And this particular time there is a great deal of concern about safety. But packing my camera gear gets my excitement level up. My gear consists of two camera bags that I carry on board, I never check it in. I use the LowePro Pro Roller x200 which is the most important bag to me. I can fit a ton of gear in this case and the wheels save my back. My second bag is the LowePro backpack that carries more camera gear plus my laptop and Wacom tablet.
What gear do you bring?
I pack four camera bodies, - 3 Canon 1DX's and my Canon 5D Mark iii. I have a wide assortment of lenses the biggest of which is the 100-400mm. Canon provides enough other loaner lenses (the big glass) for me and other photographers and they transport that to the site. I have a 200-400mm lens waiting for me to use at the Games. I used a prototype of this at the London games and it was amazing. Tripods are not allowed in any Olympic venue, but I use my Gitzo travel tripod for night shows of the Olympic grounds. I also use my Canon 600 EX-RT flash for the private team parties but again flash is not allowed at the Games.
Do you shoot remotely with any of your cameras? How do you get those amazing shots at the goal?
For that I am hoping to mount a camera in the rafters at the hockey arena and shoot images straight down on the goalie. I use Pocketwizards to trigger the camera. These custome wireless units have been tweaked to have a frequency only I use so they don't interfere with anyone else.
How many photos do you expect to take?
I expect to shoot over 100,000 images over the course of the two plus weeks that I'll be in Sochi. I have a bunch of 64GB and 128GB Lexar Professional 1000x CF cards and my plan is to have two cards in every camera and shoot to both for redundancy. I use a Lexar Professional USB 3.0 reader to download the photos. These readers are incredibly fast and help me with my deadlines.
The excitement and honor to be an Olympic photographer is palatable. Be sure to check out Jeff's blog and Facebook page as he shares his travels to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
Check out Jeff's Facebook page to see photos of his gear and to be up-to-date on what's happening with him at the Games.