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I did not realize how much I depended on my medical team until my second ovarian cancer diagnosis. During summer 2014, I spent a total of 70 days in the hospital. I spent 58 of them at MD Anderson.
I can honestly say that those days might have been some of the toughest days of my life. I have always been a happy person even in spite of my ovarian cancer journey, but that summer was physically and emotionally exhausting. I had a nasogastric (or NG) tube to help me breathe, underwent two surgeries and started chemotherapy again. I did not know when I would be going home, and every day I prayed it was that day. But I made it through that tough time, thanks to a lot of help from my family, friends -- and my nurses.
Coping with my second ovarian cancer diagnosis with help from nurses
Your nurses are with you 24/7 during a hospital stay. They are the ones you email if you have questions, and they are your lifeline to your doctor. They are constantly writing notes in your chart to update your doctors and are by your bedside at the press of the button.
I not only looked at my nurses as my caregivers, but I also felt as if they were some of my best friends. As I learned, having a great relationship with your nurses helps them know the best way to help take care of you. If it was time for one of my dreaded shots, I had certain nurses give them to me. If I was having a bad day, they made sure to get me out of the room. They were kind when I needed someone besides my family and friends to talk to, and they were stern when they needed to be.
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South Africa's dream of growing an inclusive economy by drawing on the energies of its people is given voice through the National Development Plan 2030, launched in August 2012. The proposed interventions aim to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030 by expanding economic opportunity for all by:
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Previously Mott cofounded Electronic Arts, Macromedia, Audible, and All Covered and held a variety of executive or board positions, or both, at each of those companies. While at Xerox PARC in the 1970s, he was one of the first persons to apply rigorous user testing to the design of user interfaces.
Mott also has served on several nonprofit boards, including those of Sun Valley Community School, Dia Art Foundation, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Technoserve, San Francisco Film Society, and ODC.
Mott earned his BSc (with honors) from Manchester University, England, and now lives in Sonoma and Ketchum.
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This is part of a problem of showing that there exist a sequence of simple functions, $s_n$ that converges to a measurable function $g$.
For a fixed integer $n$, define $$ s_n(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{k}{2^n}, & \mbox{if } \frac{k}{2^n}\leq g(x) \lt \frac{k+1}{2^n}~,k=0,1,2,\ldots n2^n-1 \\ n, & \mbox{if } g(x)\geq n \end{cases} $$
I want to show that $s_1\leq s_2\leq s_3\leq \ldots $
On the interval $g(x) \geq n$, $s_{n+1} \geq n$. So on this interval, $s_{n+1} \geq s_n$.
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My project focuses on the roll of epigenetics in the pathogenesis of type 2 Diabetes. Currently, I am looking into changes in global DNA methylation patterns in skeletal muscle after an exercise intervention study in men. DNA methylation, which occurs on CpG dinucleotides, generally reduces the likelihood of gene transcription. Therefore, DNA methylation can be a mechanism for regulation gene expression. It is not yet clear to whcih extent DNA methylation is altered in type 2 Diabetes.
We are also looking into changes in epigenetic patterns in human islets of Langerhans since they are central players in type 2 Diabetes.
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Dekker Nitert, M., Nagorny, C.L.F, Wendt, A., Eliasson, L., and Mulder, H. (2008) CaV1.2 rather than CaV1.3 is coupled to glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in INS-1 832/13 cells. Journal of Molecular Endocrinology 41: 1-11
Fex, M., Wierup, N., Dekker Nitert, M., Ristow, M., Mulder, H. (2007) Rat insulin promoter 2-Cre recombinase mice bred onto a pure C57BL/6J background exhibit unaltered glucose tolerance. Journal of Endocrinology 194, 551-555
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Dolphin Swim: Symbols of freedom, grace and serenity, dolphins have a universal appeal. Admired for centuries, these sea mammals were once seen as saviors of the seas, reputed to rescue drowning sailors. Today we celebrate their intelligence and extraordinary qualities, and those fortunate enough to swim or play with these intriguing creatures find it a fascinating experience.
Rio Cuale Island: Our Verdant Downtown Oasis: In the very heart of town, connecting the mountains to the sea, lies Puerto Vallarta's own emerald necklace, the Rio Cuale Island. Barely six blocks long by one wide, the island is not the result of careful city planning and development, as is the case with its much revered counterparts.
Flyers by the Trees: These are two of more than 300 different bird species that can be spotted locally. Search for them on your own or visit www.birdinginmexico.como to learn about professionally guided birding tours.
Purchasing Art Supplies in Puerto Vallarta: Art supplies in Vallarta are available primarily through two sources: Mexico Magico (formerly Xochitl) at Juarez 534 (222-5776), which is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 8 pm; and Pro-arte at Mexico 1197-A (across from Casa Ley, no telephone), which is open 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 7 pm Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 1:30 pm on Saturdays.
Puerto Vallarta Navy Museum Opens Its Doors: Puerto Vallarta's brand-new Navy Museum and Naval Historical Center opened its doors this week in El Centro next to Los Arcos. Discover this new attraction that will allow you to learn more about Mexico's maritime history, as well as that of other cultures.
What's in a Name, Anyway?: What's in a name? Well, at the video store, a clue as to what movie we're holding in our hands would be nice! Most of the movies in Puerto Vallarta were made in English and then translated for the Mexican market - and we certainly don't mean literally - their titles sometimes differ so vastly from the originals that they boggle the mind.
Responsible Whale-Watching: Undoubtedly, one of the major attractions of the season are the whales that migrate to our shores from their feeding grounds along the northern coast of California, creating one of the most spectacular shows nature offers. Follow these tips to select an environmentally-responsible tour provider.
Dim the Lights: There's something special about going to the movies – and now there are myriad options in Vallarta, so plan to settle down in the dark and enjoy the show!
Discover Banderas Bay's South Shore: You could spend weeks, if not months, discovering all the wonders that Vallarta has to offer; however, with more than 40 miles of coastline, it is quite tempting to see what lies beyond the city. From snorkeling and kayaking to peaceful sunbathing in secluded beaches, Vallarta's South Shore features a number of destinations reachable by boat, suitable for day trips or overnight stays.
Not Just for Kids: Little fingers all wrinkled from the water? Teenagers getting restless? It's time to pull the kids out of the pool and explore the fabulous activities that make Vallarta such a terrific family scene. From snorkeling to surfing, storytelling to Spanish classes, there's something cool going on for anyone young – or young at heart!
Best Place for Free Entertainment: Around the Main Square: Vallarta offers an abundance of free concerts, plays, movies, dance performances and much more all around the bay. But when it comes to consistently conveying Vallarta's vibrant cultural manifestations, nothing beats our Main Plaza beside City Hall and the oceanfront Malecon right across from it at the Los Arcos outdoor amphitheater. And here's what our senior photographer, Eduardo Solorzano, saw when he wandered there awhile.
Best Commercial Makeover: Plaza Caracol: You're in for a big surprise on your next visit to this popular 17-year-old plaza in Puerto Vallarta's northern Hotel Zone, an incredible number of exciting recent changes and additions making it Banderas Bay's most comprehensive plaza by far.
Best Beach: That Depends on What You Have in Mind: With some 26 beaches on Banderas Bay's 34 miles of coastline, there really is no such thing as "the best beach" here. Besides, whatever floats your boat, right? We can, however, give you a heads-up about the best ones for enjoying various pursuits.
Best Young Performers: Hannalore Hein & Jayce Johnson: Recently we had the privilege of seeing actors Hannalore and Jayce for the first time in "My Fair Lady," although they have participated in previous American School annual productions and been active in Puerto Vallarta's growing theater community.
Fiestas and Festivals: Every day is a día de fiesta in Mexico! Here is a list of official Mexican holidays and important local festivals you may want to keep in mind as you plan ahead for your paradise vacation.
Crocodile Dundee Was Here: The best way to see crocodiles, while feeling safe, is to visit the University of Guadalajara's well-run reptilarium at its Ixtapa campus about 15 minutes from the airport.
New Zoo for Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta now has a facility in Mismaloya, just south of town, where the public can view 250 animals from 70 different species
Walking Tours: Taking in the sights on foot is a great way to see some of the marvelous things Puerto Vallarta has to offer, from historical buildings to new night clubs, cigars to sculptures.
Swimming with the Dolphins: A look at swimming with the Pacific Bottlenose dolphins at the Nuevo Vallarta Dolphin Center.
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Last year I had virtually no work; this year, if the pace keeps up, I'll be working almost full time. Frankly, I preferred no work.
Fortunately — and the lawyers amongst you will appreciate this — I'm getting access to Westlaw again, and won't be trapped in Lexis hell. When it comes to Westlaw, it's a brilliant interface and I feel like a brilliant practitioner when I use it.
I'm not going to stop blogging, though, just because of a little legal work. I've been collecting interesting information, and now I get to share it with you:
Obama's misguided (or evil) efforts to spin his Middle Eastern failures as successes
I've been trying to have a more optimistic view of things in my life lately, along the lines of "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Traffic tickets are an opportunity to be a better driver. Joint problems are a reminder to repair my body before old-age makes doing so impossible. Things like that — seeing problems as opportunities for improvement.


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When we shut down our awareness toward the truth in our lives, we come to a place of not receiving. This emptiness many of us feel is the missing piece of oneself – not someone else – we are longing for. We look to others to fill this space with a shared love, but we must really start with the foundation of all love which is, self-love.
Self-love begins with the full acceptance of our own heart, its wishes, desires and discernment. The heart is where we can derive immediate joy, happiness and peace: a sanctuary to practice our one act plays and hear the intentions of our thoughts like, a soliloquy. Shakespeare's Hamlet was constantly searching for the meaning of his life and the chaos he lived in through his mind. His words, silent, but heavy hearted, drifted within the pains of the soul's recognition to be heard. The silence in our lives is therapy for a wounded heart, a friend to just listen, yet providing us powerful strength to carry on in our darkest hours. We come to the place of silence through meditation and a shift in focus toward the void in our subtle bodies. We must tune-out to tune-in to what is truly real in our lives. When we make the inner voyage we find out once again, that love is the answer to every question.
When we are in a place of uncertainty always ask: "What would love do?"
As we edge closer to our own reasons for life and purpose, we encounter the voices of reason in our minds that describe to us why we are who we are. These voices interpret our experience into what manifests as our physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually lives. Examining our language that we use toward describing ourselves is a critical step in changing what we experience. Determining who the voice is: a parent, a mentor, a past girl/boyfriend, a sibling is an exercise of being open to the emotions and attitudes of others and how they are shaping our lives, right now. We have beliefs that shape our present time from past situations, circumstances, and conditions, weaving into our lives what become our stories. When we talk to ourselves we are energetically charging our words into forms that become magnets for like- kind experience. If we are complaining and using negative language, our body feels heavy and there is a persistent anxiousness that exists. When we become more mindful of our words, by using positive language, especially to ourselves, we transform our reality. As simple as this may seem, many of us just don't believe it. The belief is the strongest component to knowing who we are, what we should do and how we are to do things.
What do we believe about ourselves?
Before we go out to meet a friend or go to work, try doing some visualization on how we want to be perceived and how the person will receive us. This is a way to get our mind, heart, and thoughts centered for successful relating. We will ignite the best face forward as we will be more in touch with what we want to accomplish before the event happens. This does not mean rehearsing dialogue and repeating conversations from the past in our head that just keeps us in character with an old storyline. Remember we are all walking around editing and re-writing our personal stories. The key is not to go back and take on the old character; the key is having the character (us) reborn into a more evolved self from the lessons we have learned. Moving forward, even if it feels shaky, is the best course of action.
"So then, the relationship of self to other is the complete realization that loving yourself is impossible without loving everything defined as other than yourself." Alan Wilson Watts
When we walk the path of life without fear, love is present in everything – especially us. We radiate a powerful vibration when we let go of fear. When developing a loving partnership with ourselves, we can push through any pain caused by just living. Pain is a precursor to an open doorway for personal growth. Recognizing our past, as just the past, allows us the opportunity to move with grace through all our challenges. Individual strength will prevail in our lives once we have established pure self-love. By taking time to have the relationship with ourselves first, spending time in nature or just in a chair and focusing on breath, we become aware of the divine person that exists between the layer of skin and the vast interior world. Our journey is a creative assignment, life's canvas, a place to re-examine our beliefs and edit our programming to illustrate a perfect picture. We are the artists of our lives. Choose our colorful destination and remember we have unlimited potential – believe it!
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The Blood Spilt
The Blood Spilt
Delacorte Press, Hardcover, 9780385339827, 352pp.
Publication Date: January 30, 2007
It's midsummer in Sweden—when the light lingers through dawn and a long, isolating winter finally comes to an end. In this magical time, a brutal killer has chosen to strike. A female priest—who made enemies and acolytes in equal number—has been found hanging in her church. And a big-city lawyer quite acquainted with death enters the scene as police and parishioners try to pick up the pieces....
Not long ago, attorney Rebecka Martinsson had to kill three men in order to stop an eerily similar murder spree—one that also involved a priest. Now she is back in Kiruna, the region of her birth, while a determined policewoman gnaws on the case and people who loved or loathed the victim mourn or revel in her demise. The further Rebecka is drawn into the mystery—a mystery that will soon take another victim—the more the dead woman's world clutches her: a world of hurt and healing, sin and sexuality, and, above all, of sacrifice.
In prose that is both lyrical and visceral, Åsa Larsson has crafted a novel of pure entertainment, a taut, atmospheric mystery that will hold you in thrall until the last, unforgettable page is turned
Åsa Larsson was born in Kiruna, Sweden, in 1966. She studied in Uppsala and lived for some years in Stockholm but now prefers the rural life with her husband, two children, and several chickens. A former tax lawyer, she now writes full-time and is the author of Sun Storm, winner of Sweden's Best First Crime Novel Award, and The Black Path, which Delacorte will publish in 2007.
"A virtuoso mood piece."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Riveting.... Fans of Henning Mankell, Karin Fossum and Arnaldur Indridason will be rewarded."—Publishers Weekly


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Let $B_t,t\geq 0$ a brownian motion and $u(t,x)$ a function satisfying the following PDE $$\frac{\partial u}{\partial t}+\frac{1}{2}\frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial x^2}=0.$$ Then we prove that $\frac{\partial }{\partial t}\Bbb{E}(u(t,B_t))=0$, but I want to prove that $u(t,B_t)$ is a martingale (without using Itô formula). I think it suffices to show that $u(t,B_t)$ is a submartingale or supermartingale. Thanks.
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You can apply the following theorem to prove $u(t,B_t)$ a martingale. The main idea is -as Ilya wrote- to use the fact that the density $p(t,x)$ of a Gaussian distribution with mean 0, variance $t$ solves $$\frac{\partial}{\partial t} p(t,x) = \frac{1}{2} \frac{\partial^2}{\partial x^2} p(t,x) \qquad (x \in \mathbb{R},t>0) \tag{1}$$.
Sketch of the proof: By the Markov property of the Brownian motion, one can show that
$$\begin{align*} \mathbb{E}(M_t^u-M_s^u \mid \mathcal{F}_s) &= \mathbb{E} \left( u(t,B_t)-u(s,B_s) - \int_s^t Lu(r,B_r) \, dr \mid \mathcal{F}_s \right) \\ &= \mathbb{E} \left( u(t,B_{t-s}+z)-u(s,B_0+z) - \int_0^{t-s} Lu(r+s,B_r+z) \, dr \right) \bigg|_{z=B_s} \\ &= \mathbb{E} \bigg( \underbrace{\varphi(t-s,B_{t-s}) - \varphi(0,B_s) - \int_0^{t-s} L\varphi(r,B_{r}) \, dr}_{M_{t-s}^{\varphi}-M_0^{\varphi}} \bigg) \bigg|_{z=B_s} \end{align*}$$
where $\varphi(t,x) := u(t+s,x+z)$. To prove that this expression equals $0$, use Fubini's Theorem, partial integration and $(1)$ to show that
$$\mathbb{E}(M_t^{\varphi}-M_{\varepsilon}^{\varphi}) = \int (p(t,x) \cdot \varphi(t,x)-p(\varepsilon,x) \cdot \varphi(\varepsilon,x)) \, dx \\ - \int_{\varepsilon}^t p(r,x) \cdot \left( \frac{\partial}{\partial t} + \frac{1}{2} \frac{\partial^2}{\partial x^2} \right) \varphi(r,x) \, dx \, dr = 0$$
for $t > \varepsilon>u$. Finally, by Doob's maximal inequality and the exponential boundedness, one can apply dominated converence to conclude that $$\mathbb{E}(M_t^{\varphi}-M_0^{\varphi}) = \lim_{\varepsilon \to 0} \mathbb{E}(M_t^{\varphi}-M_{\varepsilon}^{\varphi}) = 0$$
This finishs the proof.
(For more details, see e.g. René L. Schilling/Lothar Partzsch: Brownian Motion - An Introduction to Stochastic Processes, Theorem 5.6.)
Actually, the mentioned theorem is a special case of the following theorem:
So, in your case the process is given by $X_t := (t,B_t)$. With some knowledge about generators, it's not that difficult to show that the generator $A$ is given by $$A = \frac{\partial}{\partial t} + \frac{1}{2} \frac{\partial^2}{\partial x^2}.$$ (This leads to the topic of transition semigroup and its generator. It's also contained in the book, chapter 7.)


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An FDA advisory panel in 2009 voted to recommend lowering the maximum daily dosage of acetaminophen – the active ingredient in Tylenol, Excedrin and other popular painkillers – in over-the-counter (OTC) products to reduce the risk of unintentional overdose. Too much acetaminophen is considered a leading cause of liver failure. The vote was held after the committee heard presentations from the public, including one from Pam Snow, an Arthritis Foundation representative who has osteoarthritis. She spoke of the need to increase consumer safety without restricting access to effective pain relief for people with arthritis [her remarks].
Acetaminophen is an effective solution for many people with arthritis pain and is safe, say medical experts, if used properly. It's widely used by people with arthritis, because it does not have the gastrointesintal (GI) side effects or potential heart health risks associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve).
If you currently take acetaminophen for arthritis pain, "Don't panic," says Donald R. Miller, professor and chair of the Pharmacy Practice Department at the College of Pharmacy at North Dakota State University and a member of the Arthritis Today medical advisory board. "All they're trying to do is prevent people from overdosing. Anyone who is currently taking acetaminophen for arthritis shouldn't have to change anything."
The panel voted to strengthen and clarify labeling and to limit the maximum single dose of nonprescription acetaminophen to 650 milligrams (mg) from 1,000 mg. Now most OTC acetaminophen products come in 500-mg pills, with directions to take two pills per dose. The 1,000-mg single-dose option would be available by prescription only. Panel members also called for lowering the maximum daily dosage from 4,000 mg (or eight pills, for example, of Extra Strength Tylenol) but did not suggest a new, reduced maximum daily dosage.
Further, the panel called for banning the prescription drugs Vicodin, Percocet and similar pain medications that combine acetaminophen with narcotic pain relievers, such as hydrocodone and oxycodone. Experts have found that consumers who take those drugs are often unaware they contain acetaminophen. As a result, some unknowingly exceed the recommended maximum daily dosage of acetaminophen, risking liver damage.
Acetaminophen overdose resulted in an estimated 56,000 emergency room visits and 458 deaths over an eight-year period, according to a 2006 review of available data. Because the onset of liver damage is difficult to recognize – a key symptom is a flu-like achiness – it is hard to diagnose and treat in its early stages. The FDA panel is recommending changes in the use of acetaminophen because consumers aren't highly aware of this possibly dangerous connection.
"I think the arthritis community is certainly going to embrace and support any decision that makes the drug safer for them to use," says rheumatologist John H. Klippel, MD, president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation. "The other thing to recognize is that of all the pain medication we know of, acetaminophen is not only one of the most widely used, it is clearly one of the safest when used as prescribed."
Here are some guidelines for taking acetaminophen safely:
- Take the minimum amount of medication necessary. If your recommended dosage doesn't relieve your pain, ask your doctor for suggestions. Increasing your dosage even a little beyond the current 4,000 mg maximum daily dosage may cause liver damage.
- Be sure you understand dosing directions. Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist how much acetaminophen you can take at one time, how long you should wait between doses and the maximum dosage you can take in one day.
- Check all labels and prescription inserts. Proceed with caution when taking more than one medication that lists acetaminophen as an active ingredient. Spotting acetaminophen can be tricky: In prescription medications, acetaminophen is often identified as APAP when combined, for example, with codeine, hydrocodone or oxycodone.
- Avoid excessive alcohol. People with pre-existing liver disease or those who consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day are at greater risk for liver toxicity when taking acetaminophen. "If you are a regular drinker or you have any kind of previous history of liver problems, that's when you want to be careful," cautions Miller.
- Check with your doctor before you stop taking a medication that has been working for you. "I am worried that many of our patients with osteoarthritis are well managed with acetaminophen or acetaminophen and narcotics, especially when they can't take NSAIDs because of GI complications, and now they'll stop taking the medication," says rheumatologist Chad Deal, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic. "When taken properly, these drugs are effective and safe."


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Although Gov. Quinn proclaimed Tuesday, April 22, 2014 as "Earth Day", Illinois continues its efforts to collect household hazardous waste materials. In the fiscal year 2013, Illinois recycled 5,521,906 pounds of paper, 830,714 pounds of OCC (card board), 2,486 pounds of plastic, 4,114 pounds of aluminum, 103,449 pounds of scrap metal from empty food cans and 48,179 pounds of assorted co-mingled items.
Because community household hazardous waste collections are essential in ensuring that hazardous materials are disposed of properly, Illinois EPA will continue to host collections this spring. The following communities will hold one day events for Illinois residents.
May 3, 2014 Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College, 900 W. College Parkway, Cook County
May 17, 2014 Taylorville, County Fairgrounds, Christian County
May 17, 2014 Countryside, 5550 East Ave. (adjacent to City Hall), Cook County
May 31, 2014 Wood River, Wood River Refinery, IL Rt. 111, Madison County
June 7, 2014 Lewistown, Farm Bureau, 15411 N. IL 100 Highway, Fulton County
June 21, 2014 DeKalb, Northern Illinois University, Lot 25, Rt. 38 & W. Stadium Drive, DeKalb County
June 28, 2014 Blue Island, Eisenhower High School, 12700 Sacramento Ave., Cook County
Through the collections, residents are encouraged to bring oil-based paints, thinners, chemical cleaners, unwanted pharmaceuticals, mercury and mercury-containing items, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, kerosene, insecticides, pesticides, weed killers, adhesives, hobby chemicals, household batteries and similar products. Fluorescent and other high-intensity discharge lamps may also be brought to the collections. The public is encouraged to find alternative uses for latex paint since it is not considered hazardous.
Items not accepted include explosives, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, medical waste, sharps, controlled substances, agricultural chemicals and all business wastes. Propane tanks and lead acid auto batteries cannot be accepted at most of the events, but should be taken to local recyclers.
Everyone are encouraged to do their part to help preserve, sustain and beautify our state to ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations.


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With the holiday in Japan and the economic calendar relatively calm for the remainder of this week, the forex markets are expected to be stable. The major news this week is the fortune-laden earnings report that is due out this week. Major companies like McDonalds will release quarterly earnings, potentially sending the stock and currency markets into a frenzy.
In forex news, the GBP/USD is hovering around the 1.7100 level as traders are worried the Bank of England will be cautious in its upcoming interest rate announcement. After the BoE denied it will issue a dovish statement the pair rebounded to its current price levels.
The Bank of England minutes will be the primary report traders will be on the lookout for this week. Adding to the fire will be the geopolitical tension in Eastern Europe. New sanctions against Russia will certainly impact the German economy, Europe's largest economic.
With this uncertainty, the Euro is vulnerable to a potential downturn in price. With the North American economic calendar barren this week and geopolitical strife on the rise, Euro may be subject to a downside further this week.
There is a growing divergence between U.S. monetary policy and performance against the Eurozone's. Any changes to the USD will likely be from the upcoming earnings reports, equities and commodities.The impact will be felt with the EUR/USD changing its price, currently sitting around 1.3500, finally adding volatility to recently quiet forex markets. Add deflationary pressure in Europe and the impact will likely be felt if economic reports are negative this coming week.


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High Tide: From Avoiding Bribery Questions To New Bank Accounts
A roundup of corruption-related news from Dow Jones and other sources.
FIFA President Joseph "Sepp" Blatter avoided answering questions about the soccer body's bribery scandal. More here. (AP, Goal.com)
At FIFA, it's more like zero scruples than it is zero tolerance of corruption, according to a columnist. (AP)
A FIFA boss allegedly hired a private eye to discredit a reporter working on the soccer body's bribery scandal. The private eye said he was not hired to discredit the journalists but merely to examine their methods and identify those raising allegations. (Press Gazette)
Even after the Niko Resources plea, Canada's still got a poor record at fighting foreign bribery. But Alexandra Wrage, president and founder of TRACE International, lauded the fine against the Calgary-based company. (Globe and Mail, Calgary Herald)
In his first Business Day column, James Stewart tackles the Tyson Foods FCPA scandal and questions why no individuals were prosecuted in the case. (NY Times)
Tom Fox takes Stewart's story, as well as two others that appeared here on WSJ.com, and advances the ball.
A guest post on the FCPA blog discusses anti-corruption training for third parties.
FCPA Professor has a guest post on mission creep at the SEC.
The SFO is showing little sympathy for firms who say they're not ready for the Bribery Act, which goes into effect on Friday. (Daily Telegraph)
A former councilmember and his wife entered plea deals in the San Jacinto, Calif. corruption case. (KABC)
A former member of the South Daytona, Fla. City Council who also served temporarily as mayor pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and lying to FBI agents. (Orlando Sentinel)
Current commissioners of Lackawanna County, Pa. addressed the corruption scandal that brought down one of their own. (Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader)
Jurors are due back in court for a 10th day of deliberation in the corruption trial of former Ill. Gov Rod Blagojevich. (AP)
A good, long piece on the BAE Systems PLC bribery scandal. (Mail & Guardian Online)
Prosecutors urged jurors to ignore the "spin" of the defendants as the first trial in the FCPA sting case came to a close. (Main Justice sub req)
Money Laundering:
An MI6 agent was developing anti-money laundering software that would track Russian criminal gangs' assets when he died, causing the local press to speculate whether he was killed by the Russian mafia. (Daily Mail)
The International Monetary Fund is weighing new options how to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. (Dow Jones Newswires)
The head of the Reserve Bank of Angola is looking for cooperation between public and private financial institutions in its fight against money laundering. (Agencia AngolaPresse)
The U.K. Office of Fair Trading warned businesses about complying with money-laundering regulations, saying the firms will face enforcement actions if they don't. (Complinet sub req)
Science Applications International Corp. paid New York City back (pdf) the nearly $2.5 million it promised. (news release)
Investors, especially in private equity, have a social responsibility to make sure their portfolio companies are Bribery Act compliant as well as money-laundering compliant, said SFO head Richard Alderman. (thebriberyact.com)
Nepal ratified a United Nations convention against money laundering in order to avoid being blacklisted by the FATF. More here. (PTI, Asian Tribune)
Alleged tax evasion and money laundering in Greek soccer may net as many as 170 suspects. More here. (EKathimerini, Reuters)
Syria's central bank opened an account at the Lebanese central bank, an act critics say is an attempt to end-run around sanctions. More here. (YaLibnan, Complinet sub req)
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son and his intelligence chief. More here, here, here, here, here and here. (Wall Street Journal, AP, NPR, NY Times, Reuters, Al Jazeera)
Israel adopted tougher sanctions on Iran. More here and here. (AFP, CNN, news release)
The United Nations weighed in on the embargo against Iran, encouraging member states to report any violations. (GNA)
Iran blasted the latest sanctions by the U.S., saying they violate international law. More here. (FARS, letter)
Iran Air's chief executive dismissed the U.S. sanctions, saying it has flourished since sanctions were imposed on it 30 years ago. (PBS Frontline Tehran Bureau)
A delay in the development of an Iranian gas field is being blamed on sanctions. (AFP)
Albanian authorities froze about $4.25 million in accounts tied to the owner of the national airline, Albanian Airlines, for alleged money laundering for ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak. The company is still operating and had no immediate comment. (AP)
The European Union lifted its sanctions on the Ivory Coast. More here (pdf). (AFP, news release)
Syria says sanctions aren't hampering its oil trade. (Zawya Dow Jones sub req)
A pioneering U.S. aerospace entrepreneur is accused of helping Iran's satellite program. He denies it and declined to be interviewed. (AP)
U.S. President Barack Obama renewed sanctions on North Korea. (Global Security Newswire)
General Anti-Corruption:
A trial against former Egyptian interior minister Habib Al-Adly was postponed to July 25, and protesters erupted in anger in response. More here. (Al Masry Al Youm, AFP, Jerusalem Post)
China's Communist Party is clamping down on corruption ahead of a major anniversary. More here. (Irish Times, CNN)
Chinese prosecutors charged 26 people with bribery and other charges relating to an apartment-building fire in Shanghai. (AP)
An ally of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was arrested on corruption charges. He didn't appear to be contacted for comment, though he resigned two days prior to the arrest. (Guardian)
India's main opposition party held a demonstration against corruption. Some praise for activists Anna Hazare and his cohorts. (PressTV, WSJ India Real Time)
Conrad Black was sent back to prison. More here. (Wall Street Journal, BBC)
Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been paroled. (Reuters)
Transparency International has a new post about getting anti-corruption on the French political agenda.
A former goalkeeper for the South Korean national soccer team turned himself in for match-fixing. (Yonhap)
The ABC of corruption in Pakistan. (Newsline)
A major study on Afghan corruption is due out this week. (America Blog)
An Egyptian court convicted a former trade minister in absentia, sentencing him to five years in prison.


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On April 9, 2014, Carrie Belluso, treasurer with United Film & Television Artists (UFTA), notified all UFTA members and guests about an upcoming general meeting and film screening. The event will be held at Perkins in Fort Myers, Fla. on Monday, April 14.
The meeting's networking begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will be opened by UFTA President Al Quinn at 7 p.m. The film "Casting" will be viewed soon after. Below see listings of 'Kinds of Screenings' and 'Production Stages' that UFTA and its members experienced before, during and after the film shoot.
Belluso reminds all UFTA members and guests to be in attendance for this wonderful upcoming meeting, as it will be more than a "normal" meeting.
So, Carrie, what is special about this upcoming meeting?
"After working so hard on our film we will finally get to see the end result. Ernesto Lasso de la Vega, the film's director of photography and editor, has been working hard on it and says it's ready to view. All of us are looking forward!"
Is there anything readers need to know about how this film project began?
"Well, the film has been in pre-production since early 2013, and that's not counting the years we've been discussing having a film produced. We began the casting process last spring, readings and rehearsals began in the summer, and we began shooting in February 2014."
What is the film about?
"During one of our UFTA acting workshops and board meetings we discussed just that. We wanted something that would be good to use for "educational" type purposes. We thought of one thing that everyone has in common and has to sometimes, usually endure, and that is the casting or audition process. So that is why we chose this premise (with a comedic flare) - the dos and don'ts of a casting!
Should people contact you if they are attending the meeting or screening?
"Yes, that would be nice. I always like to have an idea of how many are arriving, so I would appreciate it if everyone would email me a return RSVP, as I've already contacted everyone. We will be meeting in a special room at Perkins Restaurant, and if anyone wants any food, come early, but it is Dutch treat. UFTA will, however, treat each member to one drink."
Thank you Carrie Belluso on the latest of UFTA, their upcoming meeting and the new "activity" that will take place that same night - a film screening!
Kinds of Film Screenings include test, focus group, critic, private, preview, sneak preview and general release.
Production Stages of "Casting," like most films, are pre-production, production, post-production and production.
For more on UFTA and film location Protocol Models on the Gulf go to specific links or visit UFTA on Facebook. Enjoy photo listing of behind-the-scenes of "Casting."
Logo of UFTA
One of the reasons of UFTA is to educate the public and membership to concerns facing artists and other production crafts personnel.
Such personnel are all those associated with the film, television, video, broadcast, recording, and theater products in the State of Florida.
UFTA usually meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Networking begins at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m.
UFTA Treasurer Carrie Belluso
Carrie Belluso is an officer of UFTA. She is the non-profit's organization's treasurer, but she is more than that. She supports UFTA in many ways, and is a strong asset to UFTA.
She reminds everyone that the next general UFTA will be held on Monday, April 14 at the Perkins in Frt Myers off U.S. 41 and near Crystal Drive. It is also located south of a McDonalds and KFC.
She looks forward to everyone attending and awaits their RSVPs as well. That night will be networking at 6:30 p.m., a meeting at 7 p.m. and a film screening to follow of "Casting."
UFTA member and Film DP Ernesto Lasso de la Vega
Ernesto Lasso de la Vega is not only a member of UFTA but has also been the DP and editor of the UFTA production "Casting."
Ernesto will make available the film on Monday night, April 14 at the UFTA meeting. For more details see article or at Carrie Belluso's photo description.
Carrie Belluso and Al Quinn
UFTA officers Carrie Belluso and Al Quinn have their attentions on a UFTA workshop in early 2013.
The workshops that night were on makeup, hair and choosing a talent agent.
This was all part of the preparing for the plan to shoot the film "Casting."
Shivani and Pooja Patel on set
Here real life cousins who play sisters in the film are "acting up" before their scene is shot, then it's down to "business!"
The UFTA org. is heavy with talent in the Florida counties of Lee and Collier, but it's open to all.
Al Quinn is UFTA's president. UFTA guests and members meet the second Monday of every month.
Setting up for film "Casting"
Here Ernesto Lasso de la Vega (red top), Adam Moody in back and Dr. Joe Reyes in foreground are setting up equipment for shooting "Casting."
In the background is Shivani Patel, Cassidy Reyes and seen in mirror is Rick Vorell.
The inside shots were shot in Protocol Models on the Gulf in Naples, Fla. The agency is owned by Geri Muck.
Pooja Patel with slate
Pooja Patel portrays Rani Singh in the film "Casting."
Here Pooja holds film slate or clapboard as she begins a new scene.
Pooja is pretend younger sister to her real life cousin Shivani Patel ("Nina Singh).
They are both members of UFTA.
One of many things that UFTA does is to support the enactment of laws which advance the common interests of the crafts personnel, associated with the film, television, video, broadcast, recording, and theater products in the State of Florida.
In between film takes
Here seated are Al Quinn and Judy Davis. They are UFTA members. Al is its president. Standing in front of them is Cassidy Reyes who portrays Cassie Reynolds.
In the background setting up are Ernesto Lasso de la Vega and Adam Moody.
Shivani Patel on set
Here Shivani is one of acting talent in "Casting." She is in middle of being shot in a scene.
UFTA stands for United Film & Television Artists, Inc. and this is a non-profit organization that recognizes and can be of interest to all those in the entertainment industry.
Such areas include film, TV, radio, theater, hair and makeup, stunt work, voiceover acting, modeling, writing, production staff, crew, and more.
Griffen Olney ready on set
New UFTA member, at the time, is talented Griffen Olney.
His name in the film is Red, and he acts his part, a nervous sort of guy, perfectly!
Griffen, as Red, is seated ready for the next scene. In the scene, pretend film director Michael May (portrayed by Rick Vorell) comes through the door and asks if he, Red, is there for the casting.
They then walk off to Red's "casting."
One of the 1st scenes shot in "Casting"
This scene in "Casting" was one of the more challenging scenes, as there were many actors involved in a very short space.
Here are seen Geri Muck, in brown hood, DP Ernesto in red shirt, Margaret Bishop seated, Joe Reyes, seated, part of Rick Vorell standing to right, and seated at left is actor Benjamin Jacob.
On Monitor
Here Shivani Patel is seene readying for next scene. Shivani plays older sister Nina Singh.
In the background is Adam Moody, Boom/Sound Man.
The scene is shot in back area of Protocol Models on the Gulf owned by Geri Muck.
Pooja Patel in makeup
Here Pooja Patel, the youngest actress in the film, is in makeup. Although her natural look was perfect!
Pooja's film role was that of Rani Singh, sister to Nina Singh, to in real life her cousin Shivani Patel.
Pooja is a UFTA member.
Cassidy Reyes with film slate
Here Cassidy Reyes is on set in between scenes. She portrays Cassie Reynolds and is a UFTA member.
Cassidy has been with the film "Casting" before it was a film!
She and her father, Dr. Joe Reyes, have been a huge asset to the film and to UFTA.
Joe portrayed Bobby Vaughn in the film and was Key Grip on set as well. He is also a UFTA officer.
UFTA member Steve Barnett is in "Casting"
"Patrick Poindexter" is played by actor Steve Barnett in film "Casting."
Steve not only is an actor, but he is also a musician, harp builder, voice over actor, model, harp builder...
Steve, as Poindexter, ran the camera in the film in both a pretend and a real sort of way. Thanks Steve!
Larry Murphy, UFTA member
Larry Dean Murphy is a UFTA member. He was part of the preparing of the film.
He has been an active UFTA member for years and continues to do so.
Larry is known to promote the organization and bring guests, future members, to the meetings. Thanks Larry!
Cynthia S. Bercowetz, UFTA member
Cynthia S. Bercowetz is a UFTA member and was Mrs. Murray in the film, "Casting."
Cynthia also writes books, all kinds of books, including a children's book series.
She has also been an important part of UFTA and the film. Sincere thanks goes out to Cynthia!
Suggested Links
- Interview with Al Quinn on death of Mickey Rooney (Photos)
- Talented Brianne Davis accepts lead role in horror flick 'Magi' (Photos)
- Interview with John Allen on remembering movie connection to Mickey Rooney
- Fan remembers Peter Matthiessen's works and legacy (Photos)
- Interview with filmmaker Israel David Groveman on his art and projects (Photos)


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I have set up a brctl bridge on Ubuntu with the following deployment: Cisco router - > Linux bridge - > client computer
The bridge forwards the following packets types: ARP,STP, but doesn't forward IP (i see that it get ippackets in eth0 but dosnt forward to eth1)
Trying brctl br0 stp off (and on) doesn't help. Trying to activate both ethernet cards with promisc mode doesn't help either.
Set edge to 0 (and set max edge to 0) doesn't help either.
Ebtables dosnt install on the bridge computer, so this is not problem of ebtables filtering.
When replace the router with simple computer that simulate simple TCP request the bridge forward the IP packets, so I suspect STP.
bridge was set like this:
iptables -X
iptables -F
ifconfig eth0 0.0.0.0 up
ifconfig eth1 0.0.0.0 up
brctl addbr br0
brctl addif br0 eth0 eth1
ifconfig br0 up


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Thankful and Appreciative
Friday, November 22, 2013
So I read a blog recently by a Spark friend that got me thinking about the ways you can reduce your stress level and increase your health, simply by remembering what you are grateful for.
I am currently participating in a challenge on the Positively Yours team to pause daily and find something to be thankful for. I did this last year too so I thought it would be fun to go back and find the thread, and compile everything into a summary.
Thankful for my children, husband, an extra hour in the day with the time change, my faith and the loving community where I practice it, a walk I got to take on a busy day....Thankful for our military service men who do more for us than we even know, away from their families. A new grocery store that just opened up close to where I work...for healthier lunch choices. Some days off work, to live my life!!! But also Thankful for my job...even the rough days are worth it. For my health. Very thankful. My home. Feelings of rest, recuperation and re-focus. For a strong, positive, and lasting memory of something very good happening in my life about one year ago this time.
For a little sunshine, a nice trip into Pittsburgh, and a good lunch. I also had a good chat with my mom on the phone. For the opportunity to go see a movie with a friend and my sister later!
I am thankful for Spark every day, but there are some days I am just really glad to come on to the message boards and balance out my thoughts. You can say things here that you can't just say anywhere...you know?
Thankful for a day to stay home...no appointments, no last minute trips to the store for things we are out of, nothing that can't wait until another day. I had a great nap...and guess what. While I was catching up on sleep I wasn't snacking so I am well on track to meet my calorie range for the day. Optimism about my goals.
The BASICS--safe clean water to drink, food to eat, and a roof over my head. My safety every day on the job. I pray for it every day.
Thankful for those inspirational little quotes and sayings that keep me moving...
Thankful to have sunshine on a day off so the kids and I can play outside. I was also thankful that my brother was happy to have us stay over at his home last Thanksgiving. Truly thankful for how everything in my life worked out...taking my little family to visit our extended family members.
For some time with my sister. She moved out of state and I miss her dearly. She came to town for the holiday and managed to fit us in. But Thankful to finally get exercise again after days of scrambling around and not having any time for myself.
Thankful for modern conveniences...from washing machines to cell phone apps. The amount of technology that can be used in any given situation is overwhelming sometimes...but if you get in a groove it makes life easier so that we can keep freeing up time to exercise and pre-cook healthy food!
Thankful today for everything I KNOW about how to stay healthy, and how to raise my children in that way. Of course SP has played a huge role in this.
Thankful for music...it is good company in workouts, a car ride alone, during any type of work. It can be healing, invigorating, emotional in a helpful way...just glad to have it in my life.
Thankful to the City workers who put so much effort into hanging Christmas lights in the town..it is dark when I leave work and it is so much more peaceful and pleasant to see something bright at the end of a long day.
Thankful for my dentist...and for that matter the skills of all doctors and nurses who are trained medically to take care of us when we cannot.
Last but not least...I am thankful for all the ways the (Postively yours) team helped me stay on track this month. From helping me keep my calories in line again for the first time in months, to challenging me to fit in cardio minutes when I think I can't, and of course the pleasant goodies that we share along the way to make it fun.
For when I find true peace and calm. Beautiful leaves outside...
Thankful for a day when my littlest one wakes us up since we had an early morning appointment and slept through alarms! What a guy.
Thankful for the music I found during a walk, keeping me moving while keeping my mind from wandering too far into the places it shouldn't go during my exercise time.
Thankful for my job. It gets challenging but ultimately it is exactly what I want to be doing.
On the rough days I am thankful for the very basic things that matter most at the end of the day. My children, my husband, my home.
Thankful to find just enough time to work on a task that I wasn't sure I could finish in time.
Thankful that I have good reliable transportation, and a fun evening that hubby and I had with the kids, going to the YMCA to for a movie night.
Thankful for all the little things that my husband does to help me when he knows I am tired and need a rest.
A nice visit with friends and being able to get everything ready before they arrived so I could just enjoy hosting the visit.
For the Freedoms fought for by the Veterans.
Tthankful that I was able to get some outside work done, before the snow came.
For a nice quiet day at work, to regroup and progress.
For my health and for everything about the spark community that helps me to maintain it.
Thankful for friends and fun times with family, even though it takes a lot of planning and effort to get together.
Thankful to have found a little time to take a walk and catch up on my flea market stuff.
For how well both my boys behave in church.I gave my hubby the blessing to go spend some time with his cousins he never sees, so I was a little nervous about taking them by myself. It worked out just fine though! Truly blessed.
Thankful that I made it to where I needed to go...my front tire had a nail in it and I had lots of errands to run that would have been complicated to re-schedule so I'm glad it held up. Then Thankful that my car was all fixed up! For the first time in 2 weeks I could get in my car and drive without worrying about being stranded with a flat tire.
For my friend at work who is so great to talk to when I get stressed!
Thankful that I got to the Dentist in time for them to fix something before it becomes a bigger problem.
Thankful to have the day off with my kids. I love them so much.
SO...Some things I am thankful for remain the same from year to year, but seeing the new things to be thankful for each day, it is a reminder to keep looking for the good.
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Considerable variation in multiple jobholding by State
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The rate of multiple jobholding varied substantially across the States in 1998. Louisiana had the lowest rate—3.8 percent—and North Dakota had the highest—10.8 percent.
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In addition to North Dakota, two States had multiple jobholding rates above 10 percent in 1998, putting them well above the national average of 6.0 percent. Montana had a rate of 10.6 percent, and Minnesota's rate was 10.2 percent.
Besides Louisiana, four States had multiple jobholding rates below 5 percent in 1998. New York and Texas both had the second lowest rate—4.7 percent—followed by Mississippi (4.8 percent) and North Carolina (4.9 percent).
The 1998 multiple jobholding data are from the Current Population Survey. Find more information in "Regional Trends,"Monthly Labor Review, June 1999.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Considerable variation in multiple jobholding by State on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/1999/jul/wk4/art05.htm (visited June 26, 2016).
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Posted by Kate | November 29, 2012, 12:52 (MST) | 11 Comments
Category: The Vampire Diaries TV
Entertainment Weekly has three different videos to help get you ready for tonight's episode. Click over to see what Ian Somerhalder, Michael Trevino, Candice Accola, Steven R. McQueen, and Nina Dobrev have to say about My Brother's Keeper (EP407). Here's Ian on Damon and Elena at the Miss Mystic Falls dance:
"Remember, in the first season they had this dance where you could feel, really for the first time, that cool chemical attraction that they had," Somerhalder said. "Seeing this again … and seeing both of them recognizing it and sort of internalizing it, it's cool."
Posted by Kate | November 29, 2012, 12:28 (MST) | 3 Comments
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The Vampire Diaries returns in the U.S. tonight after a short hiatus, and there's a special treat for fans: Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas will be appearing in this episode! My Brother's Keeper (EP407) airs tonight on the CW at 8/7c. Remember to come back after you watch to vote in the poll and discuss the episode in the comments!
Prepare Yourself for My Brother's Keeper:
- Read the synopsis
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- Watch the short promo
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- Gabby Douglas Talks TVD on TV Guide's Vampire Diaries Bite (VIDEO)
- Entertainment Tonight: Nina Dobrev Interviews Gabrielle Douglas (VIDEO)
- New Paul Wesley Interview from Bullett
- Previously On The Vampire Diaries: We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes (EP406)
- BTS Photos from My Brother's Keeper (EP407), Featuring Gabrielle Douglas
- Official Stills for O Come, All Ye Faithful (EP409)
- BTS Video with Upcoming Guest Star Gabby Douglas
- Exclusive Webclip for My Brother's Keeper (EP407) at TV Guide
- Vampire Diaries In Review: We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes (EP406) – Losing Elena
- Webclip for My Brother's Keeper (EP407)
Posted by Kate | November 29, 2012, 7:39 (MST) | 6 Comments
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On this week's Vampire Diaries Bite at TV Guide, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, who cameos in tonight's My Brother's Keeper (EP407), talks about her long-time fandom and whether she's Team Stefan or Team Damon.
Posted by Vee | November 28, 2012, 18:37 (MST) | 1 Comment
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Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas will be appearing on tomorrow night's new episode of The Vampire Diaries, My Brother's Keeper (EP407), and Nina Dobrev interviewed her for Entertainment Tonight about her experience visiting the show. Gabby also helps Nina with some gymnastic, and there are some nice words from Nina, Ian Somerhalder, and Candice Accola about Gabby's accomplishments and working with her on set. (And for international viewers, try this YouTube version.)
Posted by Vee | November 28, 2012, 15:31 (MST) | 3 Comments
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Check out a few fun behind-the-scenes photos of Gabrielle Douglas on the Vampire Diaries set, courtesy of the CW. Check them all out in the Gallery. Gabby makes her TVD debut on tomorrow night's all-new episode, My Brother's Keeper (EP407)!
Posted by Vee | November 28, 2012, 8:00 (MST) | 5 Comments
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Here's a cool (and very sweet) behind the scenes video featuring Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and the Vampire Diaries cast chatting about Douglas's upcoming guest appearance in tomorrow night's episode, My Brother's Keeper (EP407). We're not sure who was more excited to meet who.
Posted by Vee | November 7, 2012, 19:02 (MST) | 76 Comments
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The CW has released the official synopsis for The Vampire Diaries: My Brother's Keeper (EP407), airing Thursday, November 29th at 8/7c. Highlight for spoilers:
THE MISS MYSTIC FALLS PAGEANT — [spoiler]Caroline (Candice Accola) does her best to be there for Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) in a tough time. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) tries to convince Stefan to help him uncover Prof. Shane's (guest star David Alpay) motives, but Stefan is intent on carrying out a different plan with Klaus (Joseph Morgan). At the annual Miss Mystic Falls Pageant, Elena and Caroline give April (guest star Grace Phipps) advice on which dress to wear, while Tyler (Michael Trevino) and Hayley (guest star Phoebe Tonkin) work together on a secret project, and Damon confronts Prof. Shane with his suspicions. Alarmed by the vivid nightmares he's having, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) turns to Matt (Zach Roerig) for help, but the situation escalates sooner than anyone expected.[/spoiler] Olympic Gold Medalist Gabrielle Douglas also makes an appearance.
The episode was written by Caroline Dries and Elisabeth R. Finch and directed by Jeffrey Hunt.
Posted by Kate | September 19, 2012, 17:09 (MST) | 6 Comments
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Rumors have been flying around for weeks, but according to TV Guide, it's now official: Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas will be appearing on a season four episode of The Vampire Diaries. It sounds like her cameo will be in episode seven; if we learn any more about her character, we'll let you know! You can also read more about her experiences on set at her Twitter account.
Posted by Abby | August 10, 2012, 17:38 (MST) | 7 Comments
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Friday Night Bites is a weekly round-up for various tidbits of show and cast/crew news not quite big enough to warrant a blog post, not strictly Vampire Diaries-related, or that somehow just fell through the cracks. Please insert theme song by Explosions in the Sky here and enjoy.
- Watch for Nina Dobrev in Fashion Magazine's September issue.
- Behind the scenes of Nina Dobrev's Fashion Magazine shoot (video above).
- Remember that super-sweet congrats video the TVD cast did for U.S. Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas? Watch her (and her family's) reaction to the video.
- Damon crowned Ultimate Bad Boy by TV Line. Way to go, fandom!
- If you're looking for Sebastian Roche, check the hospital. Well, check General Hospital, at least!
- Kayla Ewell isn't done with the undead.
- Kelly Clarkson visited the set of The Vampire Diaries. Claire Holt tweeted this picture of the two of them together.
- Close-up picture of Nina Dobrev's cool heels from the Teen Choice Awards.
- Kat Graham goes shopping with The Hollywood Reporter. (Video)
- Jared Leto hung out with Barack Obama and Ian Somerhalder at a fundraiser recently and Ian neglected to invite Julie Plec.
- Episode 3 of Candice Accola's Dating Rules From My Future Self is live!
- Phoebe Tonkin arrives in Mystic Falls!
Posted by Kate | August 6, 2012, 17:47 (MST) | 5 Comments
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U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas is a big fan of The Vampire Diaries, and the cast made a video to congratulate her and the rest of the U.S. women's gymnastics team on their recent Olympic gold medals.
We here at Vampire-Diaries.net would like to extend our congratulations as well. Great job, Gabby! And good luck with the rest of your events! The whole TVD family is cheering you on.


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Junior Students Against Destructive Decisions is a club formed by students to promote good decision-making.
The purpose of Junior SADD is to provide students with the best prevention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drug use, risky and impaired driving, and other destructive decisions.
Any student at Edwards Middle School can join Junior SADD. However, they must sign a contract that states they have to be a good role model to their peers and others. Failure to follow these rules may result in disciplinary action or removal from office.
"Every member of Junior SADD has realized that the impact of making destructive decisions can last a lifetime," said Kathy Fulkerson, a Junior SADD leader at Edwards.
Junior SADD is doing many activities to promote the awareness of making good decisions. Every month it has a new theme. Themes they have used to increase awareness have included the Junior SADD Membership Drive, the Power of Friendship and Red Ribbon Week. In addition, the group increased its knowledge of many community needs.
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Astonishing footage shows a baby's miraculous escape after she was thrown from a crashed car into the path of an oncoming truck.
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A one-year-old girl has had an amazing escape after being involved in a road smash that saw her flung in front of oncoming traffic.
The Mitsubishi car that the child was travelling in with her parents spun out of control while trying to overtake on an icy road in Russia.
The vehicle skidded backwards and crashed into traffic on the opposite side of the road, sending the little girl flying out of the window into the middle of the carriageway.
A lorry driver coming the other way spotted the child - crawling in the middle of the road - and swerved, missing her by just a few inches.
Her parents then ran from their wrecked car and picked up their baby daughter from the road - just as another lorry was coming the other way.
The child suffered cuts and bruises to her head and was taken to a nearby hospital.
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Catholic League president Bill Donohue addresses an article in today's New York Timeson a case of priestly sexual abuse "linked" to the pope: Many pundits have recently given Pope Benedict XVI higher marks than his predecessor, Pope John Paul II, in handling abuse cases. The entire point of today's story in the Times by Katrin... [Read more...]NEW YORK TIMES PROTECTS WEAKLAND
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As if Memorial Day weekend couldn't be exciting enough, Quincy, Washington's own Sasquatch! Music Festival will officially kick off summer this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
According to the event's press team, Seattle's mayor Ed Murray has officially named Friday a day in honor of the festival. The Gorge, an internationally acclaimed concert venue sculpted in the basalt cliffs above the Columbia River Gorge, has hosted the festival since its origin in 2002.
Sasquatch! has been deemed "the strongest rock and pop festival on the West Coast" by The New York Times and "America's most epic music festival at America's most epic concert venue" per MTV, among other noteworthy praise. Chicagoans, if they haven't attended yet, are encouraged to attend and scope out Sasquatch!, especially since the Windy City's equally epically-proportioned music festivals directly follow it in the summer months.
The Gorge campground opens tomorrow at 1 p.m., and gates to the festival open at noon on Friday, with entertainment beginning an hour later.
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The photographs in this collection are the result of a pilgrimage of discovery seeking to answer these questions. The story begins with the profound, solitary experience of a Vipassana meditation course and documents moments of wonder and clarity throughout a journey to the four sacred sites of Buddhism in India and Nepal.
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text: Jun 15, 2014 20:48 Mayor scraps plans for city complex at old Charity site Mayor scraps plans for city complex at old Charity site Advocate staff photo by JOHN McCusker -- Charity Hospital has been vacant since Hurricane Katrina. Advocate staff photo by JOHN McCUSKER -- Mayor Mitch Landrieu and his wife Cheryl takes the stage at the Saenger Theatre before taking the oath of office for his second term Monday, May 5, 2014. Charles Maldonado| The Lens June 11, 2014; 6:45 p.m. Comments Mayor Mitch Landrieu has dropped an ambitious $300 million plan to convert the old Charity Hospital building into a civic center housing City Hall and the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Landrieu said Wednesday that a lack of state funding and a skyrocketing construction budget led him to cancel the plan. "The plans do not pencil out to build a new Civic Complex or to relocate to a new building. My plan is to invest FEMA and capital funding into reasonable repairs of the (existing government) buildings that will make them more efficient and safe," Landrieu said in a statement. "Simply put, we cannot afford the project at this time, given our other critical needs." Landrieu was counting on a $100 million allocation from the state to help pay for the Charity transformation. He requested the money during the 2013 legislative session and received a commitment of only $13 million in the state's capital budget. This year, the budget didn't contain any money for the project. In addition, the mayor's statement said, the city's budget estimate had increased by nearly $130 million. "Due to increases in our construction cost estimates for the project and to properly repair the building's foundation as well as its damaged limestone façade, our estimates for the cost of the project have grown by more than $100 million — up from $270 million to $397 million or more," the statement said. Landrieu did not say how much it will cost to repair City Hall instead of renovating Charity, but a report by Nola.com/The Times-Picayune said an earlier estimate of that option came to about $44 million. The turnaround comes after a long public fight between Landrieu and the Civil District Court judges, who wanted to build a new courthouse on a patch of state-owned land in Duncan Plaza. When Gov. Bobby Jindal did not sign off on the Duncan Plaza property, the judges accused Landrieu of hardball tactics to get his way on the civic complex. Under a 2010 state law, the Judicial Building Commission — made up of the Civil District Court judges — can charge higher court fees to put toward a new courthouse fund. The fund will be used to issue and pay off bonds for construction. The law, which only authorizes a "new facility," also has an August 15 deadline to solicit bids for construction. After that, the money must be used to repair the current courthouse. House Bill 916, which cleared the Legislature this year and is awaiting Jindal's signature, extends the deadline by a year and removes the word "new" from the law, also allowing the court to move into a renovated facility. The commission has yet to identify a site or come up with more than $100 million it would need for a standalone courthouse. Last year, the New Orleans BioDistrict, a bonding authority, voted against issuing bonds on the commission's behalf after the Landrieu administration, including BioDistrict board member Deputy Mayor Andy Kopplin, lobbied against it. Civil District Court Chief Judge Kern Reese said the commission is looking for another bonding authority to issue the debt. Though Landrieu's statement said the city plans to renovate both City Hall and the courthouse and keep them in the same locations, Reese said the judges are still looking at alternate sites. The Civil District Court building is adjacent to City Hall. The entire complex is bounded by Poydras Street, Loyola Avenue, Perdido Street and La Salle Street. "We can take a rest, but that's all," Reese said. "We only have a year." This story was originally published by The Lens (thelensnola.org), an independent, nonprofit newsroom serving New Orleans. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe