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I was taught a good expression yesterday:
旅の恥は掻き捨て 【たびのはじはかきすて】
旅 【たび】 (n,vs) travel; trip; journey
恥 【はじ】 (n) shame; embarrassment
掻く 【かく】 (v5k,vt) (1) (uk) to scratch; (2) (See 汗をかく) to perspire; (3) to shovel; to paddle;
捨てる 【すてる】 (v1,vt) to throw away; to cast aside; to abandon; to resign; to break up with (someone)
Literally: "trip embarrassments, shovel and toss"
I guess you could translate this more smoothly as "Embarrassments that happen abroad can be discounted."
This is the sage advice that was given to me by my Deputy Section Chief when I expressed concern that I have to give a speech in Japanese in only 30 minutes (when the original speech was an hour), and my Japanese isn't good enough to speak that quickly. He used this expression to mean that no matter how poorly I do, it'll be ok because I'm abroad and it won't have any real effect on my career. This is the closest equivalent to "gaijin pass" that I can think of! Basically, we can get away with making mistakes, etc., because we're foreigners and not expected to know all the ins and outs of how things work here. So in a way it can be a relief, but it's a double-edged sword because it's also a reminder that we will never fit in. (I'm reminded of how nice it is when I'm just treated as a human being instead of a curiousity, like when I go to the dentist's and they just speak to me in Japanese normally, instead of freaking out that a foreigner is speaking Japanese, even if ineptly.)
He intended to be supportive, but in a way, it can be even more disconcerting. I hope that my work at the Ministry has been helpful in some way, and I don't want to be seen as just something entertaining. Speaking of entertainment, I was using a phrase with my fellow fellows before we came to Japan. We recognized that there was a likelihood we would be seen just as "dancing poodles" in that to some colleagues, it would be merely entertaining that there was a foreigner in the office, and that we would be lucky if we were given real work to do. (as in: sure, dancing poodles don't dance particularly well, but it's a wonder that they dance at all.) We eventually came to the conclusion that in some cases, it made sense not to fight being held up as cheap entertainment, so instead of making the most of things by "going whole hog" we would be "going whole poodle."
As it turned out, I've been given reasonably substantive work, even if I haven't been incorporated entirely into the daily goings-on in my Section, so I am very thankful. I'm also thankful that I've been able to learn so much about trade treaties, etc. So I guess in the end, I should just suck it up on the occasions that I'm seen by some people as a curiosity....and enjoy the ride.
So, really, maybe the Expression of the Day should be:
着眼大局 【ちゃくがんたいきょく】 (n) having an eye to the big picture; being aware of the general situation
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Going Whole Poodle in Japan: 旅の恥掻き捨て
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How to choose clothes that are chic and spot-on at every stage of your life
This is the time to experiment. Short, sheer, skintight--for you, nothing is out of bounds.
Kerry Washington (left) loves bold, dramatic prints.
Mix prints, play with proportion, give texture a try. J.Crew wool top, $298; jcrew.com.
This romper (an all-in-one with shorts) is totally frivolous and deeply inappropriate for any work-related event. But perched on a barstool, with strappy heels? Go for it. Rachel Rachel Roy polyester romper, $119; macys.com. Prabal Gurung for Target crystal necklace, $20; target.com.
Printed jeans are hot this season, so go ahead and have a fling. For maximum impact, pair with a top in a wild pop of color. Panty-line alert: The leg is super slim, and the fabric is weightless. Michael Michael Kors cotton pants, $125; bloomingdales.com.
At this life stage, more is more. Layer on some glittery gold and add sky-high heels (next slide)—the point is to have fun with fashion rather than invest for the long haul. Buy the things you love right now, wear them into the ground and then move on to something else next season. Simply Vera Vera Wang metal necklace, $80; kohls.com.
VC Signature crochet sandals, $295; vincecamuto.com.
Aah, to be young, lithe and leggy. The shorter length and boxy shape of this shirtdress is perfect for you now on casual Fridays. Then you can wear it even more casually into your forties and beyond, perhaps as a beach cover-up. Canvas Lands' End cotton shirtdress, $88; 877-877-1963.
The cropped, collarless, zip-front jacket puts an amusing spin on a traditional blazer, while the shell makes a startling pattern play that's just on the right side of wacky. Boss orange cotton blend jacket, $395; hugoboss.com. Joe Fresh cotton blend top, $16; joefresh.com for stores.
The carpetbag design is slightly structured and somewhat serious but made less stuffy by this multihued stripe. Rafe straw purse, $295; bloomingdales.com.
Pencil skirts are awfully flattering, but avoid anything vaguely corporate (or aging) by choosing a sunny cabana stripe. Talbots cotton and linen skirt, $99; talbots.com.
Unlimited color and pattern? It's now or never, and textural accessories create yet another dimension of interest. The platforms have a slightly Asian appeal (another strong theme this spring). Via Spiga leather wedges, $250; nordstrom.com.
The pebbled bag is a striking emerald, declared the 2013 color of the year by Pantone, the global authority on color trends. Rebecca Minkoff stingray purse, $250; rebeccaminkoff.com.
Let us be clear: Your skin is young, lovely and elastic, so show it off in a big way. The pattern on this dress draws the eye to a trim waist, and the neon yellow stripes give it some exuberance. BCBGMaxazria silk blend dress, $268; bcbg.com.
The sheer shell can be worn under a jacket or, if you're feeling fun and very fabulous, on its own with a black bra underneath. TT Collection silk top, $234; ttcollection.com. Sequin cord and metal necklace, $68; sequin-nyc.com.
The bag (here) and sandal (next slide) make the most of this season's love affair with all things ethnic. You should give it a whirl. You should give everything a whirl. Tommy Bahama seagrass tote, $95; tommybahama.com.
Coach leather slingbacks, $228; coach.com.
Snug and skimpy call for a bodysuit with a plunging necklin. Cosabella bamboo-fiber teddy, $73; cosabella.com.
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A trendy nail polish. Yves Saint Laurent nail lacquer in Jade Impérial, $25; yslbeautyus.com.
Today's 30-year-olds let their moods dictate their choices, and the only rules are that there are no rules. (Left: Lauren Santo Domingo, founder of luxe e-retailer Moda Operandi.)
Long on prim, short on individuality, this was not a time of self-expression in fashion (or anywhere else). Dresses were the norm, and they were generally fitted, belted and full skirted.
You're swamped by the great work-family wave. Clothes that are stylish and practical can help.
Gwyneth Paltrow (left) has made a uniform of skinny jeans and classic blazers.
Say yes to classic styles; punctuate with brights. Lauren Ralph Lauren wool crepe blazer, $270; bloomingdales.com, and cotton top, $40, macys.com. Echo polyester wrap, $48; echodesign.com.
Nothing beats the ease of a knit dress, and the longer length here won't provide a peep show when you're in and out of a car all day or chasing after your kids. Rachel Rachel Roy rayon blend dress, $79; macys.com. Coldwater Creek metal and resin necklace, $70; coldwatercreek.com.
The genius of this machine-washable blouse is in the styling: The faux wrap is actually stitched in place, so it will stay put all day long. The pretty cuff detail is a bonus. Anne Klein polyester blouse, $99; anneklein.com.
Harried and overscheduled? A bright hue can wake up your mood as well as your wardrobe. Pairing two cuffs adds oomph in an instant (we know that's all you have time for). Lands' End metal bangles, $34 each; landsend.com.
The classic styling of a satchel looks modern in this neon (it's available in neutral colors as well), and though the price makes it a splurge, we feel you'll have this bag for life. Kate Moss For Longchamp leather satchel, $1,215; longchamp.com.
'Tis the season for white denim, and the tux stripe is the right trend for you to try. These jeans are made with lots of stretch and a patented hidden-tummy-control construction—you can thank us later. Word to the wise: Buy a size smaller to get the fit just right. NYDJ cotton blend jeans, $130; nydj.com.
Oversize gingham in red and white would look campy (and show every scuff), but in navy it's a chic option. Kate Spade New York gingham wedges, $258; katespade.com.
The peacoat is back. In this flashy version, the dark lower third works its color-blocking magic by hiding a tummy bulge or wider hips, if that's of any interest. Wear this over something narrow, such as pants or a pencil skirt. CH Carolina Herrera cotton jacket, $645; 212-744-2076.
Don't fear horizontal lines. The dress is roomy enough that it won't cling (though if you're short, skip it). Twenty Tees rayon blend dress, $158; twentytees.com. Target plastic sunglasses, $17; target.com.
This slightly A-line skirt is flattering to all. Pair it with a T-shirt and thongs for day; dress it up with a white blouse and kitten heels. Anne Klein polyester skirt, $129; anneklein.com.
When a top designer (Milly) collaborates with a cult favorite (Sperry), here's what happens: style and comfort in one chic package. Milly For Sperry Top-Sider canvas espadrilles, $100; millyny.com.
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The bucket will hold every little thing and then some. The navy hue is a lively alternative to black that will hide all those random smudges. Coach leather purse, $398; coach.com.
This one is grab-and-go chic. Black Label By Chico'srayon blend cardigan, $119; chicos.com.
Wear the whisper-thin Power Panty under all. Vanity Fair nylon blend briefs, $10; barenecessities.com.
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Lash enhancers. Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara, $29; dior.com.
Forty-somethings want style and comfort that go from day to night. Gloves? Only if they're fun—or it's freezing. (Left: J.Crew president Jenna Lyons.)
Women adhered to strict rules, which included lots of fitted, tailored suiting. (Comfort was not a concern.) Hats? Expected of a lady. Gloves? De rigueur.
Your kids aren't little anymore. Time to sex it up, make some investments and add some edge.
French editor and global style consultant Carine Roitfed's look: Sleek skirts, silk button-downs, animal prints.
Invest in quality—and highlight your best feature. CH Caroline Herrera cotton shirtdress, $660; 212-744-2076.
Only a style-savvy, self-assured woman could make a rocker bracelet like this look posh, not punk. Yes, you. Rebecca Minkoff leather and pavé cuff, $128; bloomingdales.com.
Everyone, and we mean everyone, should invest in a shapely, chic leather jacket. This color flatters skin tone, and the open neckline shows it off. Donna Karan New York leather jacket, $3,495; dkny.com for stores.
After a few seasons of square heels and rounded toes, designers are shifting back to pointy. Wear gold now and with all your whites and tans this summer. Kate Spade New York patent leather flats, $258; katespade.com.
Now is the time to buy well-made, highly designed pieces that can be worn a multitude of ways. Cases in point: the dress and blouse (next slide) are ruched at the midsection and in colors and luxe fabrics you won't tire of. Helmutsilk blend dress, $345; bloomingdales.com.
This blouse is also ruched at the midsection and in a color and luxe fabric you won't tire of. Donna Karan New York silk blouse, $895; dkny.com for stores.
Paired with the right clothes (anything on these pages), this clutch will look like real leather even though it's faux. We won't tell. Liz Claiborne faux-leather clutch, $20; jcp.com.
If you're still experimenting with novelty sunglasses (cat-eye, etc.), stop it. We declare the hexagon shape super chic, and we love the decidedly retro vibe. Warby parker acetate sunglasses, $95; warbyparker.com.
From the department of "You only live once": Pair these with a black knit top for day; add heels for nighttime glamour. The only thing missing is the cocktail. Chico's cotton blend jeans, $99; chicos.com.
The shape isn't new, but the materials of this version (rubber and leather) make it unique. Furla PVC and leather purse, $428; furla.com.
A good dress is hard to find, so look right here (left). It's deceptively structured—seemingly simple but actually engineered to lend control in all the right places. Zspoke Zac Posen jersey dress, $490; neimanmarcus.com.
The peplum top, so popular last season, is trendy again, and for good reason: It's sleekly feminine and tummy concealing. Eileen Fisher silk georgette top, $158; eileenfisher.com. C. Wonder stone and gold-plated necklace, $98; cwonder.com.
Yours may last forever, but it looks its age. We suggest this one: beautifully designed, perfectly sized, deliciously soft. Come on, it's time to treat yourself. Furla For Saks Fifth Avenue leather shopper, $745; saksfifthavenue.com.
You own all the classic shoes you need. Add an edgy surprise. Vince Camuto leather and lacquered-cork sandals, $118; vincecamuto.com.
Instead of the same old, same old, choose something singular and, dare we say, artistic. This oversize duster will look great over everything from sheaths to jeans. Tracy Reeselinen coat, $448; amazon.com.
Laws of physics, meet the breast-boosting bra. Spanx custom-fit foam balconette, $68; spanx.com.
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A skin illuminizer. Laura Mercier Bonne Mine Healthy Glow palette, $48; sephora.com.
Buh-bye, dark and drab; there's a new attitude in town. Today's fifty-something is power dressing in bright colors with, yes, a slightly sexy vibe. (Here: designer Lisa Perry.)
At that age, women were officially deemed old and were therefore expected to keep their bodies shrouded. On them, bright colors were considered garish; loose hair was out of the question.
You know who you are--and which body parts are holding up. Flatter the best, camouflage the rest.
Diane Keaton, a colorful character, lives her life in black and white.
Invest in quality—and highlight your best feature. CH Carolina Herrera cotton shirtdress, $660; 212-744-2076.
The narrow folds of this skirt create a textural look and keep bulk at bay (you say pleats aren't for you? Then follow your instinct). Choose a blouse to keep top and bottom similarly voluminous; a formfitting upper will make you look bottom heavy. Coldwater Creek polyester blend skirt, $100; coldwatercreek.com.
The palazzo style is plenty comfortable, and this striped take is more polished than, say, a floral print. Worn with flats, it's a smart evening look (and forgiving enough that you can eat your dessert and his, too). Coldwater Creek polyester blend trousers, $80; coldwatercreek.com.
This cardigan, an homage to Chanel, looks just as rich as the famous tweed jacket but can be had at a fraction of the cost. The lack of a lining will keep you cool and leave you feeling less constricted. Load up the pearls and make Coco proud. Ann Taylorcotton jacket,$98; anntaylor.com. R.J. Graziano glass-bead necklaces, $55 to $75 each; rjgraziano.com for stores.
Let the young ones flop around in rubber thongs; you've earned something snazzier (love the feminine details). Simply Vera Vera Wang synthetic sandals, $28; kohls.com.
We know: If you buy another purse, it'll just hang in your closet. But ask yourself, Is your current, long-beloved bag aging you faster than fine lines ever could? This one (lighter than it looks) has stellar hardware and is versatile (carry it by the handle or over your shoulder). BCBGMaxazria leather satchel, $428; amazon.com.
The allover print hides quite a lot, if that's your issue, but this also looks great when cinched with a wide belt (two inches is ideal). The fabric is divine—so soft and silky—that you'll wear the blouse repeatedly. For the slenderest silhouette, try with slim, ankle-length pants; for fun, choose a colorful shoe. Lafayette 148 Nysilk blouse, $728; lafayette148ny.com.
Enjoy an Audrey Hepburn moment in this Parisian-inspired beauty. And why would you suffer buyer's remorse? You'll wear this three seasons out of four. Kate Spade New York cotton and silk coat,$628; katespade.com.
No need to splash blooms across your body when a trendy accessory will let you do more with less. Wear either the cuff or the shoe (next slide) but never both at the same time. H&M plastic cuff, $15; hm.com for stores.
Talbots patent leather pumps, $149; talbots.com.
Got great arms? This shows 'em. Arms not your favorite feature? Then top the dress with a jacket or cardigan. We're mad for the dots and appreciate the lack of frump here. If you've RSVP'd to a spring or summer fête, you're set. Strenesse Gabriele Strehle silk dress, $820; Anik NY, 212-249-2417.
You already own basics and classics, and if you take home one more sensible tote, you'll scream. Well, you don't own one of these, and it will make you happier than it should, we promise. Kate Spade New York rubber basket, $198; katespade.com.
Avoid overheating with these lightweight firming bike shorts. Commando microfiber shorts, $58; wearcommando.com.
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A signature fragrance. Balenciaga Paris eau de parfum, $95; nordstrom.com.
Whether with sleek suiting or luxe loungewear, today's styles offer polish and versatility. The hair? Wash and go. (Here: Hollywood powerhouse Sherry Lansing.)
Styles were shapeless, colors were drab, and the choices were ridiculously limited. Hats kept that wash-and-set 'do in place.
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|About this initiative...
The Special Projects of National Significance Enhancing Engagement and Retention in Quality HIV Care for Transgender Women of Color Initiative is a multi-site demonstration project initiative expected to provide funding during federal fiscal years 2011 - 2016 to support organizations that will design, implement and evaluate innovative interventions to improve timely entry, engagement and retention in quality HIV care for transgender women of color living with HIV infection. The primary focus of this initiative is to identify and successfully engage and retain in care transgender women of color who are at high risk of HIV infection or are infected with HIV but are unaware of their HIV status; are aware of their HIV infection but have never been engaged in care; are aware but have refused referral to care; or have dropped out of care.
Although CDC does not yet report HIV surveillance data for transgender women, who have been classified as Men who have Sex with Men, data from urban needs assessments and risk behavioral studies have shown high rates of HIV infection in this traditionally underserved population. Transgender people experience significant difficulties when attempting to access all types of health care, and due to fears of discrimination, provider insensitivity, hostility and lack of knowledge about transgender health, many avoid care altogether until their need becomes acute. The interventions of this initiative will address many of the barriers faced by transgender women of color who are living with HIV infection when they attempt to access HIV primary care.
Grants for this initiative are awarded to the organizations listed below. The abstracts provide a brief description of their project. Funding is anticipated for five years 2012-2017.
Bienestar Human Services, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Working in partnership with JWCH Institute, the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Bienestar has designed and will implement TransActívate, a comprehensive, innovative and much needed program to improve the timely entry, engagement and retention in quality HIV care for Latina transgender women in Los Angeles County. Their three medical providers were selected based upon their current expertise in HIV Primary Care and their connections with the transgender community. Bienestar's program, TransActívate, seeks to encourage transgender Latinas to activate themselves to get tested for HIV, get engaged in care and to stay in care.
TransActívate strategies include Social Network Testing, Social Network Engagement, a Motivational Interviewing-based linkage and peer navigation intervention, and an innovative training component designed to increase provider competency in working with Latina transgender clients. Social Network Testing will be used implement to identify transgender women of color who are infected with HIV but unaware of their status, as well as those who are at high-risk of HIV infection. This strategy relies on HIV-positive and high-risk HIV-negative transgender women clients to identify others at risk within their social, sexual and drug-using networks. Social Network Engagement is an adaptation of Social Network Testing that Bienestar uses to find women who have been diagnosed with HIV but are not currently in care. This strategy will enlist HIV-positive transgender women of color to identify their peers who are aware but not in care; aware of their HIV infection but have never been engaged in care; are aware but have refused referral to care; or have dropped out of care in Los Angeles County. The Motivational Interviewing-based linkage and peer navigation intervention is designed specifically to address barriers related to accessing and remaining engaged in care, including denial, substance abuse issues, mental health problems, lack of social support, and low self-efficacy.
Chicago House and Social Service Agency, Chicago, IL
TransLife Care Project (TLC Project)
The collaborative TransLife Care Project (TLC Project), led by Chicago House and Social Service Agency, is a comprehensive and multi-strategy approach to identifying HIV-positive transgender women of color who are out of care, engaging them successfully in accessible, quality, and culturally competent HIV primary care, and supporting their continuous engagement in care with individual and structural-level support systems. The project's core intervention will utilize a strengths-based, case management approach to provide transgender women of color with intensive, short-term linkage-to-care services from TransLife Care Coordinators, and connecting them to resources that address their essential and prioritized needs to support their long-term retention in care. The TLC Project will leverage the resources and expertise of five project partners – AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Center On Halsted, Children's Memorial Hospital, Heartland Health Outreach, and South Side Help Center – to identify transgender women of color living with HIV, create a broad network of culturally competent care providers, and delivery an array of ancillary, wrap-around services that help marginalized transgender women overcome barriers to care.
Identification and recruitment strategies will include street and community outreach, linkage with HIV testing/counseling providers and case managers, and a social networking strategy supported by numerous local transgender support organizations. Strategies to support engagement in care will include intervention sessions and linkage-to-care services of mobile TLC Coordinators, as well as Chicago's first transgender-focused, weekly, drop-in center, the TransLife Care Center. The TLC Center will co-locate social, educational, and basic needs services with linkage-to-care services, in a safe, non-clinical environment, where targeted programming will include health education and group consultations from partnering medical care providers, to help encourage and reinforce engagement in HIV primary care.
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
TransAccess: A Program to Enhance Engagement & Retention in HIV Care for Transgender Women of Color in San Francisco, California
TransAccess will forge a unique public / private partnership model in which the medical services of a public community health clinic with an established specialty in transgender medical care - the Tom Waddell Health Center - are transported and integrated into a respected and highly trusted community-based transgender support program - the TRANS:THRIVE program at Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center - with the explicit goal of enhancing utilization of and retention in HIV medical care by underserved transgender women of color. The program will create a unique neighborhood-based transgender medical home specifically designed to address the complex needs of this critically impacted population. Through TransAccess, a medical team from the Tom Waddell Health Center will be out-based at Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center one day each week to provide HIV and other medical services to transgender women of color in a setting that is safe, welcoming, and respectful of transgender people and their needs, and that is located directly within the San Francisco neighborhood that has highest concentration of transgender residents - The Tenderloin. This medical care model will be enhanced by a range of outreach, linkage, and supportive services designed to significantly increase the number of transgender women of color in San Francisco who are aware of their HIV status and involved in regular medical care on a long term basis, including enhanced linkages to behavioral health, housing, and employment services.
The project will include significant staffing by transgender women, including the positions of Project Director, Transgender Case Manager, and Transgender Outreach Workers / Navigators. TransAccess will also provide opportunities for HIV-affected transgender women of color to play an expanded leadership role through participation in a Transgender Leadership Team, a new proposed transgender Speakers Bureau, and client-developed social media components. Requested SPNS funding will enable our network to develop a model intervention in which HIV-affected transgender women of color who are resistant to accessing care in traditional medical settings are given the opportunity to receive comprehensive medical services within a neighborhood-based, transgender-specific social services setting which has forged strong bonds of trust with the transgender community. The new medical clinic will emphasize the availability of high-quality, supervised hormonal therapy within the clinic as a strong incentive for HIV-infected and affected transgender women to enter care. The intervention is expected to significantly increase both the number and percentage of HIV-positive and high-risk HIV negative transgender women of color in San Francisco who are receiving HIV care and are remaining adherent to HIV treatment.
Community Healthcare Network, New York, NY
Transgender Women Engagement and Entry to Care Project (TWEET Care Project)
The TWEET Care Project is a peer-based model of outreach and engagement designed to increase access to and retention in quality HIV primary care for transgender women of color in New York City. The goals of the TWEET Care Project are to promote access to quality care among HIV positive transgender women of color in New York City, to increase retention in care and promote re-engagement in care, to improve the quality of life of the enrolled clients through access to comprehensive care and educational opportunities, and to evaluate program activities and facilitate program replication. The TWEET Care Project will be implemented at CHN's Family Health Center which serves the medically-underserved community of Jamaica, Queens. The project will target transgender women (MTF) of color that have been newly diagnosed as HIV-positive or have been lost to care. Based on lessons learned from CHN's prior experience outreaching to the transgender community, the project will not only conduct outreach throughout the area surrounding the Family Health Center, but will expand the reach of the project to target HIV-positive, transgender women of color throughout New York City.
Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory, the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, and Motivational Interviewing method, the TWEET Care Project utilizes Peer Leaders that represent the target community to outreach, engage, and link HIV-positive, transgender women who are newly diagnosed or lost to care. Transgender people often encounter a variety of challenges, stigmas, and prejudices when attempting to access health care services, and research highlights the complexities and challenges that can occur within the provider and transgender client relationship that can contribute to a reluctance to engage in care, or disengagement once in care. By empowering transgender individuals to become advocates and educators for their peers that are not currently receiving care, the TWEET Care Project aims to reduce or eliminate the individual- and system-level barriers that transgender women of color often encounter in accessing healthcare and HIV treatment.
Friends Research Institute, Baltimore, MD
The Alexis Project
The Alexis Project will employ a multi-tiered, comprehensive approach, which includes network, individual and structural components to identify, recruit, test, link, treat and retain transwomen of color into quality HIV care. Its goals are 1) to conduct formative evaluation to develop the design, measures, and procedures for The Alexis Project, 2) to identify, recruit and test transwomen of color in Los Angeles County through the Social Network Testing Program, 3) to directly link HIV-infected transwomen of color identified through the Social Network Testing Program to a Peer Health Navigator, 4) to identify transwomen of color who are already aware of their HIV infection but have never been engaged in care or have refused a referral to care or have dropped out of care and to directly link to a Peer Health Navigator, 5) to link HIV-infected transwomen of color to quality HIV care, 6) to work with HIV-infected transwomen of color to address the barriers in their life that limits or impedes their access to HIV care and, 7) to retain HIV-infected transgender women of color in HIV care to reach and sustain HIV milestones.
The Alexis Project will incorporate three proven models, Social Network Recruitment (network); Peer Health Navigation (individual); and Contingency Management (structural) into one multi-leveled project to optimize HIV health outcomes for transwomen of color. Through Social Network Recruitment, local transwomen will recruit transwomen of color from their social, sexual and drug-using networks into the project for either testing (HIV unknown status) or (for those who are aware of their HIV infection but not in care) to the combined Peer Health Navigation and Contingency Management intervention. Peer Health Navigators will work with participants to identify HIV care services and other needed services, develop specific client-centered treatment plans, remove barriers to those services and access those services. Contingency Management will provide increasing valuable incentives for attending HIV medical visits and reaching and sustaining HIV milestones.
Howard Brown Health Center, Chicago, IL
Drop-In Program
Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) will implement its Drop-in Program for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, with a special focus on African American and Latina transgender women ages 16 and older, living in the Chicago metropolitan area. The Drop-in Program seeks to improve entry into HBHC's system of healthcare and engage transgender women of color by reducing the geographic, social, and emotional barriers which interfere when they seek medical treatment. This culturally sensitive and multi-faceted intervention includes access to basic needs, social support, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), HIV/STI testing, treatment and primary care. HBHC aims to significantly reduce both time and barriers for transgender women of color in accessing quality health care. HBHC will provide medical resources that are sensitive to their unique needs and has assembled a team of medical providers and peer-based staff specifically for this intervention who have a long history of working with and for the transgender community. These care providers have demonstrated their ability to develop trusting relationships to engage and retain patients and provide a welcoming environment that is accepting to all.
Through the Drop-in Program, HBHC will establish multiple, accessible and health-affirming Drop-in locations as a consistent resource for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals to access care within a primary care setting. HBHC will utilize a team of peer-outreach leaders and patient navigators to educate and recruit transgender women from the entire Chicago metropolitan area to the Drop-in locations. As the project develops over time, additional Drop-ins will occur at collaborating agencies/site locations. Within each of these sites, HBHC will support the creation a culturally sensitive and trusting environment for transgender women of color to access risk reduction resources, education, testing and care. Drop-in staff members will encourage all attendees of these mobile Drop-ins to receive HIV/STI testing and treatment, and access primary care services within this socially engaging environment that accepts gender diversity while providing access to quality healthcare. HBHC's peer-based programming will create a safe and affirming place where program participants can feel comfortable discussing issues relating to gender history such as self-efficacy, sexual health including exposure to HIV and other co-morbidities, depression, and substance use.
In addition to the Drop-in Program, HBHC will offer access to hormone therapy (HRT) through its informed consent model of care. During these appointments, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals will be encouraged to be tested for HIV or other sexually transmittable infections, will have the opportunity to explore sexual risk reduction, and will be informed of the risks of using non-medically prescribed hormones. Anyone who tests HIV-positive will immediately connected to HBHC's robust linkage to care program for HIV treatment, primary medical care and ongoing support.
Public Health Institute, Oakland, CA
The Butterfly Project
The Butterfly Project is an innovative intervention utilizing programs with multiple techniques to identify, engage and retain African American transgender women living with HIV infection. Through implementing culturally sensitive and transgender specific outreach programs in African American transgender communities in Oakland/Alameda Country, the Butterfly Project will identify African American transgender women who are at high risk for HIV infection or are infected with HIV but are unaware of their HIV status; are aware of their HIV infection but have never been engaged in care; are ware but have refused referral to care; or have dropped out of care. The project will engage these targeted African American transgender women; enroll eligible clients in the Butterfly Project; provide HIV counseling and testing, comprehensive case management and client advocacy based on the Motivational Enhancement Intervention (MEI); and retain and monitor the comprehensive HIV primary care and other necessary services in collaboration with service providers in Alameda County and San Francisco. The project will evaluate the efficacy and impact of the Butterfly Project in collaboration with the Transgender Evaluation and Technical Assistant Center (ETAC), disseminate findings and experience to service providers and transgender community members, and sustain the Butterfly Projects in collaboration with the Community Advisory Board (CAB), transgender community members, and local, State, and national government agencies.
The project will conduct culturally appropriate and target-group specific community outreach, utilizing ethnographic mapping, motivational interviewing techniques, responded driven sampling methods, Internet-based outreach, and in-reach methods to recruit high risk African-American transgender women in Alameda County and provide HIV counseling and testing. The project will adapt and tailor PHI's current innovative intervention programs, and develop and implement MEI which will provide client-centered and behavioral and cognitive counseling to increase retention, adherence to medication, and self-esteem and self-management skills throughout the course of HIV primary care and other necessary services. In addition, the Butterfly Project will increase the capacity of transgender communities in Alameda County through operating the Butterfly Nest, a store-front safe place for transgender women of color, where weekly support groups and health promotion workshops will be held.
Research Foundation of the State University of New York, Albany, NY
The Infini-T Project
The Health Education Alternatives for Teens (HEAT) Program of State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center (DMC) provides age- and developmentally-appropriate, culturally-competent HIV care for heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and perinatally-infected youth (ages 13-24), primarily from communities of color in Brooklyn, NY. For its Infini-T Project, HEAT will expand upon an existing partnership with the Hetrick-Martin Institute, NYC's largest agency serving LGBT youth. Infini-T aims to: 1) ensure early identification of new HIV cases among Transgender Young Women of Color (TYWOC); 2) ensure timely entry into co-located transgender HIV care; 3) provide early engagement in mental health services for HIV+ and high risk HIV- TYWOC with unmet mental health needs; 4) increase the retention rates of TYWOC already receiving HIV medical care; 5) re-link to care HIV+ TYWOC who were previously in care, but lost to follow-up; and 6) retain HIV- TYWOC with significant risk factors for acquiring HIV in transgender care at HEAT.
Utilizing HEAT's multidisciplinary team of social work, case management, peer advocacy, mental health and medical providers, Infini-T will identify, engage and retain HIV+ and high risk HIV- TYWOC in care by: 1) hiring a transgender Peer Youth Advocate to provide linkage to HIV testing and care at HEAT and navigation to facilitate adherence to medical, mental health and psychosocial appointments; 2) adding supplemental social work services for screening assessments, referrals, and support groups; 3) enhancing transgender-focused mental health services to assess unmet mental health needs (barriers to engagement and retention in care); 4) engaging an HMI staff member as a transgender Youth Services Specialist to enhance outreach, engagement, referral and linkage of HMI youth outside of the clinical setting to HEAT services; and 5) engaging a transgender health consultant to develop, administer, and train other project staff on the proposed intervention. Infini-T will also pilot a grass roots group-level psycho-educational intervention, Just One Of The Girls (JOG), adapted from the evidence-based intervention for African-American women, Sisters Informing Sisters about Topics on AIDS (SISTA). HEAT will evaluate the success of Infini-T's multidisciplinary strategy to maximize the effectiveness of interventions aimed at HIV+ and HIV- TYWOC, and expects the outcomes to include improved self-assessed and clinically-derived quality of care for project clients.
Tri-City Health Center, Fremont, CA
The Brandy Martell Project
Tri-City Health Center's (TCHC) TransVision program has provided HIV services to transgender people in Alameda County since 2002. TransVision provides culturally and trans appropriate service delivery within a comprehensive integrated continuum of care, leading to an increase in HIV positive transgender women of color utilizing services. Services provided include hormone therapy, outreach, one-on-one risk reduction counseling, agency and venue-based HIV, HBV/HCV, TB and STD screening and HAV/HBV vaccination, one-time and multi-session groups, Comprehensive Risk Reduction Counseling Services (CRCS) and comprehensive HIV Care. TransVision is run by and for transgender women. As a result, services provided are culturally competent and catered to the specific needs of transgender women.
The Brandy Martell Project is an innovative intervention implemented by the TransVision program that will address and reduce structural barriers that increase high risk behaviors inhibit transgender women of color from engaging and remaining in HIV prevention and care services. The basic components of the project will include legal services to assist clients in navigating the criminal justice system; a menu of services intended to empower and equip clients with skills and resources to education, housing, and employment; enrollment in health care including hormone therapy, and HIV prevention and care services. To implement the program, peer educators from the target population will be hired to conduct marketing and recruitment. In addition, TransVision health educators will provide case management to new and existing clients. Also, a trained lawyer (Legal Liaison) will be hired to help in legal issues. The continuum of services provided that cater to each client's needs will significantly reduce structural barriers, enabling them to enroll and remain in HIV prevention and care services.
University of California at San Francisco's Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, San Francisco, CA
Transgender Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center (TETAC)
The Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is uniquely positioned to serve as the Transgender Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center (ETAC) for this initiative. CAPS has organized a strong, multi-disciplinary team with extensive experience in evaluation research, providing technical assistance, developing and implementing capacity building services, and widely disseminating findings to diverse audiences. The UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health (CoE) is an integral part of this proposal. The CoE is an international leader working to improve the overall health and well-being of transgender individuals by developing and implementing programs in response to community needs. The combined experience of CAPS and the CoE will provide excellent leadership to the demonstration sites implementing interventions to improve the timely entry, engagement, and retention in quality HIV primary care for transgender women of color.
The goals of the TETAC are: 1) to conduct rigorous, cross-site evaluation research that will make a significant contribution to improving the timely entry, engagement, and retention in quality HIV primary care for transgender women of color; 2) to provide high-quality, effective technical assistance (TA) to the demonstration sites to have the most impact on improving the timely entry, engagement, and retention in quality HIV primary care for transgender women of color. TA will be tailored to the specific needs of each demonstration site and will be provided through teleconferences, a website, webinars, site visits, and meetings; 3) to provide capacity building assistance (CBA) relating to the provision of quality clinical and culturally competent HIV primary care and social services to transgender women of color; 4) to synthesize and disseminate findings from demonstration projects to optimize impact on the timely entry, engagement, and retention in quality HIV care for transgender women of color.
The UCSF TETAC team will use both qualitative and quantitative methods to assess engagement in care, utilization of services and outcomes of care associated with demonstration site interventions, as well as clinic, provider, and individual-level factors which impact the effectiveness of these interventions. Additionally, the TETAC will collaborate with the demonstration sites to assess their specific needs, and develop TA and capacity building plans to meet those needs. Finally, the TETAC will lead a coordinated effort to disseminate findings from this initiative. Together, the aims of this project will help to achieve the goals outlined in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy to reduce the number of new HIV infections, to increase access to testing and linkage to care and to improve health outcomes for transgender people living with HIV, and to reduce HIV-related health disparities.
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This Standard 8x11 landscape version of The Journey Home is a collection of beautiful photographs and writings by Karen Hunnicutt, coupled with quotes from the masters to inspire you to embrace this wonderful pilgrimage to your final destination, home.
Karen is an internationally recognized Photographer. Born and raised in the Midwest. Growing up she was fortunate to have had parents who surrounded her with an abundance of art forms. Carrying the passion of photography, music and literature to her adult life. Karen has particular love of capturing the beauty in the ordinary and turning it into the extraordinary. It begins with through the lens of her camera and is artfully processed in her digital "dark room" where her passion and love for the art of photography shines though.
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As the Vice President for Student Life, Dr. Hardwick serves as the supervisor for the directors of these Student Life departments: Career Services and Testing, Community Living, Counseling Services, Health Center and Student Activities and Leadership. Two contracted services, Securitas (Security) and Sodexo (Dining Services), also work as partners with Student Life.
The role of the Vice President for Student Life is to facilitate the involvement of Student Life departments in the college's strategic planning, budgeting and development of services and out-of-classroom learning to respond to the needs of students. Dr. Hardwick works closely with the college president, the other college vice presidents, the associate vice president for enrollment, and the student president of the Associated Students of Carroll College to support the needs of students.
The Vice President for Student Life is the person designated by the college president to be responsible for the administration of the Carroll Code of Student Conduct. Dr. Hardwick develops policies for the administration of the student conduct code and appoints a Student Conduct Administrator to oversee the student conduct system processes.
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Prior to his work at Carroll College, Dr. Hardwick served as the Dean of Students at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, from 1993-2002. In this role, he worked with student conduct, new student orientation, student activities, international students, multicultural students and life safety services. Dr. Hardwick opened a $9 million campus center, launched a four-year leadership curriculum through a Kellogg Foundation grant and worked closely with community leaders on town-and-gown relationships.
Previously, Dr. Hardwick served as the Associate Director of Campus Programs and Organizations at Albion College in Albion, Michigan, from 1989-1992. In this role, he served as the fraternity and sorority advisor, coordinator of the parents program for student orientation and registration, and leadership program facilitator. Dr. Hardwick began his career in higher education in Residence LIfe with a hall director position at the University of Wisconsin-RIver Falls in River Falls, Wisconsin, from 1987-1989 and a hall director position at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, from 1985-1987.
Dr. Hardwick has his doctorate of education in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota; his master's degree in Counselor Training from North Dakota State University; and his bachelor's degree with a double major in Management and Political Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
A native of Fargo, North Dakota, Dr. Hardwick has been married to his wife, Sharon, for twenty-six years and the two of them are proud parents of a college sophomore, Libby. As a volunteer, Dr. Hardwick has served on the national board of directors of Theta Chi Fraternity and frequently offers presentations at regional and national leadership conferences. He is also the college contact for Family Promise of Greater Helena and volunteers with Helena Food Share Kid Packs program.
Q: How did you become interested in working in Student Life?
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A: A year after I graduated from college, I was hired as a hall director at a state university. I started my master's degree and had practicum experiences working in Student Activities and Residential Life.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
A: The interaction with students. I enjoy helping students figure out the lessons that would help them better understand their purpose in life.
Q: What is the most difficult part of your job?
A: Telling a student that she or he is no longer enrolled at Carroll College due to her or his actions or decisions.
Q: What do you like best about Carroll College?
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In what could be considered one of their better matches, Venus and Serena Williams collided in the semifinals of the Coupe Rogers in Montreal. It was a clashing of two of the games greatest players and it was the first time these two ladies faced since Charleston last year and the Montreal crowd would not be disappointed. Both players received an overwhelming reception when entering Stade Uniprix; it has always been difficult to root for either sister when playing one and why would it be any different twenty five meetings later?
Anticipation had built for the possible matchup between these two ladies as both were making long awaited arrivals to Montreal; Serena hadn't played in Montreal in roughly 14 years whereas Venus was making her debut appearance this year. Deprived of what can be considered one of tennis' great rivalries, the packed crowd at Stade Uniprix went wild when both ladies walked to opposite sides of the court to start play, it was show time!
Serena would open the match serving and it was big sister Venus who started quickly; Venus broke serve and looked the more calm of the two. Coming into the semifinal, Venus had played three long matches, so a quick start would be optimal. The lead wouldn't last long as Serena would start to get her groove going and break back midway through the first set, the sisters were on level terms. The two would progress through the first sete holding serve until the final game of the set, where Serena would hold set point at 5-6 with Venus serving. A massive body serve would save said set point and a few points later we were headed into a first set tiebreak.
Both ladies knew the importance of the first set as the loser of the first set has only come back to win three times. It was venue who cracked early in the tiebreak, misfiring on two forehands and falling behind 4-0 in the tiebreak. Once said by their father, Richard Williams, "Serena is like a pit bull, once she latches on she never let's go", and that's exactly what happened; Serena created a big lead in the tiebreak and never looked back.
Heading into the second set, Venus was not to be alarmed as she dropped the opening set in her last match and was able to pick herself up and muster a win. Playing bold and freely, Venus would start cracking forehands and before you knew it, she was up 3-0, was the tide turning? It sure was; Venus went up a break and then found herself at 5-2 where she broke again to send the sister duel into a deciding set.
It was clear that Serena had lost a little steam, whether it be due to her extensive battle in the prior round or to her sisters massive haymakers, the world number was struggling and on her back foot. No matter the score,Venus would constantly apply overwhelming pressure on her top ranked sister and eventually she cracked again; Venus broke serve and went up 5-2 in the decider. Serena, being one of the greatest fighters ever, didn't just lay down and give Venus the victory, she mad Venus earn every point; two points from defeat at 2-5, Serena found a couple of big serves and held on to force Venus win the match on her serve. Venus found herself two points away from victory again, only to see Serena boom a few forehands and level up the game; was another tight loss in the cards for Venus? After two more massive serves, the answer to that question is no; Venus would defeat her sister for the first time since 2009.
The quality of play was definitely of a high nature; Venus had 23 winners to 20 errors, and Serena had 35 winners to 32 errors. Both ladies served incredibly well as Serena slammed down 19 aces with a 56 percentage and Venus cracked 6 ace with the same first serve percentage. It was a match of equal proportion and a match that I'm sure Montreal enjoyed thoroughly.
Even though in tennis their can only be one winner, having these two icons face off again is a victory of the entire sport of tennis. Everyone watching around the world were winners, not just Venus and not just the crowd at Stade Uniprix; it was a win for everyone.
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Genetic factors have lately become a focus of attention owing to the identification of specific cancer-associated genes (e.g., for breast cancer). It is estimated that a genetic predisposition accounts for about 5% of cancer morbidity. Some authors state a range of 5%-10% (e.g., Lynch et al. 1995). It has been established that genetic factors are involved in malignant neoplasms of the eye, bowel, breast, and ovaries.
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Ford is an alumnus of Bloomfield College, where she obtained a BA in Media Studies/Communications and minored in English Literature. While attending Bloomfield College as a single parent she worked full-time, was on the Dean's List EVERY semester, and a member of the National Honors Society. As a graduate, Ford was listed in the Who's Who of College Students in America. She has been working at Westminster for eight years. She was promoted to Theater Manager in May 2014. Ford is an avid reader and film-goer, writes poetry and is working on a novel, a graphic novel and a screenplay. She writes a blog and is a contributor to Woman2WomanMagazine.com. She is currently in pre-production with her first (long) short docu-drama, "You're Not the Boss of Me!". Ford lives with her son, Jason, and their pets: Boo (a cat) and Akasha (a ball python).
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Von Hagel graduated cum laude with a BA in Technical Theatre and has put that degree to good use as the technical director at Westminster for the past four seasons and at King's College in PA prior to that where he first served as a student tech while attending college. He has worked with the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 12 Miles West Theatre Company, 4th Wall Theatre, M.O.C. Musical Theatre, and numerous community theatre companies doing everything from sound and light design to Assistant Stage Manager duties and carpentry work. Von Hagel was nominated for a 2011 Perry award (the NJ Community Theatre awards) for his sound design for Gypsy with M.O.C. Musical Theatre.


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I get my period once every three months because of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and my cramps are SO bad! I feel like it hurts so bad that it makes me want to skip class and just go home and sleep, and that's with midol and a heating pad. What can I do to not feel so drained for 7 days and not skip class? I eat healthy and get enough rest. Any recommendations?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is always a major hot topic; please see additional questions listed under Womens Health on this topic.
You may want to see your health care provider, or make an appointment at the SHCC to develop a treatment plan for your PCOS and dysmenorrhea (painful periods). This may involve starting on oral contraceptives to prevent the endometrial hyperplasia (a build-up in the lining of the uterus) and to promote more regular lighter periods. This might be all you need to make life much more pleasant and productive. Make an appointment today!


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Decided on the T400 series
I was looking at MP3 players for my gf and i for this Christmas and ended up purchasing a bunch of them to compare. (best buy and circuit city hate me) I carefully listened to the Sansa 260R, Sansa View, Sansa Click, and 8GB Zen and was not that impressed. The zen and click were very very close, probably the click was better in quality. I had almost decided on the Zen except it is too quiet, the interface is a little weird, and its expensive.
I happened to have a Amazon gift card for $100 which made it easier to take the plunge on a T400... so for 4 dollars i got it gift warped and delivered. Sound quality is exceptional, its noticeable via normal crappy headphones but especially noticeable when hooked up to my main system. A lot of reviews on the web complained some about the windows interface, but this is the first player i have picked up with almost no learning curve. I have hit a wrong button twice. The lack of a user adjustable EQ is a non issue b/c it is so damn balanced and good as is. I am very happy with it aside from the 4GB, but I change out my music weekly via rhapsody anyways so its not too big of an issue.
I have to agree with EnzoTen, "you should really just buy one".
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Waiting for mine to come from Amazon.com
Mine is coming as a Christmas present, and I can hardly wait after reading some of the reviews. The 4 GB shouldn't be a problem for me either, as 1000 songs loaded at any given time is more than adequate for me. I'm not really interested in the video and will be using this as a music player mostly. Now I'm just trying to locate an AC charger other than the Toshiba to save some money. Any suggestions? Someone said a Motorola Razor charger would work, so maybe I'll look for one. The charger at Toshiba Direct is $29.99 but includes a car charger as well. Here's a couple of reviews I found on the net.
AC charger
Pretty much any charger with a mini usb interface will work, so anything for a blackberry or other device with that connection. As i said in the other post the usb interface is defined as 5 volts, and T400 comes with a straight through cable so you know it doesn't need anything special. Check out the power section of the USB spec on wikipedia for more info. You could probably pick up one for $10 at target or best buy in the phone section. Or you can get a AC to female USB adapter and then plug in the cord that came with your player.
lastly there is this shady looking thing for $4.99: http://www.cellphoneshop.net/eltrchforblp.html
...which is about what these things cost so im sure it would be fine.
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Many around the New York Giants predicted doom and gloom when word spread in April that two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning underwent a procedure called a "debridement" on his injured ankle. With new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo on board, several writers lamented that Manning's best days were behind him. But Michael Eisen reported yesterday on Giants.com, the team's official website, that the veteran quarterback is back practicing with the squad in organized team activities (OTAs).
Manning has been a warrior for the New York Football Giants. The veteran quarterback has started 151 consecutive games for the team dating back to his rookie season of 2004, which is the third longest streak for a quarterback in NFL history. Manning's streak is also the longest active streak in the NFL for a signal caller, ahead of 2004 NFL draft classmate, San Diego's Philip Rivers (128 regular season games).
Manning suffered a high ankle sprain in the 2013 season finale against the Washington Redskins, and likely would have missed the following week, if there was a game. Big Blue's bad fortune of missing the NFL playoffs kept Manning's streak intact, although the veteran signal caller had to go through extensive rehabilitation. When rehab did not resolve his problem, Manning underwent his procedure, which was originally going to sideline him until training camp began.
In a statement released by the team, Manning said, "(My ankle) feels a lot better. That's why we did the surgery, because there was some discomfort. In running and doing drills I would notice it at times where, at this point, I don't notice it. I'm out there worried about football and not thinking one bit about my ankle. I know it definitely was the right decision to get this done and to knock it out where I won't have any more issues that I'll have to deal with later on in the season."
The Giants are coming off two non-playoff seasons, and the team has made many changes in personnel, as well as on the coaching staff. Former Green Bay Packers assistant, Ben McAdoo, is the new offensive coordinator, so it was important for Manning to be involved in learning the new system as soon as possible.
While Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin was pleased with Manning's progress, he also expected a high compete level for his quarterback. The veteran coach articulated these views to Giants.com, "(Manning) is so far ahead. When we started out I didn't think I would have him for anything (in OTAs). We're about two or three days into the phase two (when the offense and defense worked separately) and he's running around. I'm trying to slow him down but he feels good. I'm not surprised at all."
Even with Manning's health apparently off the table, the G-men still are concerned with the recoveries from injury to Chris Snee, Will Beatty, David Wilson, Stevie Brown and Jason Pierre-Paul. But Brown and Pierre-Paul appear to be back to normal after both sustained pre-season injuries last year.


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This picture book takes you along Iceland's windswept and rugged west and north coast. From the northeastern point of the island a rough and shaky 500 km off road trip follows through deserted central highlands.
Having worked as a lawyer for 10 years it was time for a change. Edo bought sailing yacht Sally Lightfoot and set sail with his young family for a 5 year circumnavigation of Africa. He published a series of articles and two books on the voyage (www.rondomafrika.nl). Back ashore Edo has taken up sailing professionally; with managing and part time skippering classic sailing yacht Lady Ann (www.ladyann.nl) and with expedition vessel Long Tall Sally on the drawing boards (www.longtallsally.nl). In the mean time 4x4 overland travelling has become another passion; and yet another way of life to publish about. So travelling with his family or professionally: Edo does the writing and photographing along the way.
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Deux Amis Published October 16, 2015
HUNTING HIGH AND LOW Published June 03, 2014
A Fishing Expedition Published December 23, 2013
LADY ANN Published January 30, 2013
SINISTER SOUTH Published January 18, 2013
MUSTANG SALLY Published July 18, 2012


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Amtrak is carrying an increasing number of commuters from Oregon City to Portland's Union Station at lower fares than TriMet. Clearly, the Columbia River Crossing project staff should give more thought to contracting with Amtrak to carry commuters from Vancouver to Union Station and back again. It was reported that Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad said they don't have enough room in their schedule to carry commuters but the CRC should talk to Amtrak directly.
If the railroad bridge, which already has two tracks, can be used to carry commuters to the Vancouver station, this could remove any need to build light rail tracks over the Columbia and into downtown Vancouver by a new route. If, in the meantime, all trucks over a certain weight were rerouted over the Glenn Jackson Bridge, traffic pressure would be reduced on any new bridge. Add a new Vancouver station building beside the existing historic station and CRC could save hundreds of millions of dollars on the project.
The new bridge could be built much more cheaply without the light rail component. Eventually, the city of Vancouver could add spur lines out from the train station.
I think the CRC has not studied this potential savings very well.
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Rio Carnival has become world-famous through the Samba Parade, a show, a display and competition of the Rio samba schools. The two major days are Carnival Sunday and Monday. The second best option is the Champions´ Parade on Saturday, February 16th, followed by the Access Group parading on Carnival Friday and Saturday (February 8th and 9th).


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When I can help it, I like leg locks to get a tap out of people before they realize what the heck is happening to them. That's really my preference.
Reader Request: Sneaky Leg Locks
We recently had another reader named Paul (so many Pauls in the MicroBJJ world, what is going on?!) who basically had asked for something different, unique, sneaky. Something people WOULDN'T see coming.
Aaaah, yes. Here's a submission I hit a long time ago as a blue belt and I've been using it to tap better grapplers than me since:
That bounce-over achilles lock is a very sharp attack, especially when that far leg is already relatively bent and so your "bite" on the ankle is exactly what it should be.
See if you can't get some taps on some big guys, with that one, Paul! 🙂
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Model, Airplane, Lindbergh, King Collection
On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh literally flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris. This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. The objects of popular culture in the National Collection display everything from ashtrays to wristwatches reflect the public adulation for Lindbergh and the powerful commercial response to his celebrity. More than 75 years after the Spirit's historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power help sell manufactured goods.
Gift of the Stanley King Family.
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This balsa wood model has been covered by paper that has been painted silver. The windows of the airplane are made from small pieces of clear plastic. The propeller is made from a piece of wood and is free spinning. The ailerons on the wing are both positioned downward. The markings on the plane are water applied decals.
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- Model: 16.5 x 55.9 x 87.6cm (6 1/2 in. x 22 in. x 34 1/2 in.)


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Signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer
Prompt attention to signs and symptoms is the best way to diagnose most thyroid cancers early. Thyroid cancer can cause any of the following signs or symptoms:
- A lump in the neck, sometimes growing quickly
- Swelling in the neck
- Pain in the front of the neck, sometimes going up to the ears
- Hoarseness or other voice changes that do not go away
- Trouble swallowing
- Trouble breathing
- A constant cough that is not due to a cold
If you have any of these signs or symptoms, talk to your doctor right away. Many of these symptoms can also be caused by non-cancerous conditions or even other cancers of the neck area. Thyroid nodules are common and are usually benign. Still, if you have any of these symptoms, it's important to see your doctor right away so the cause can be found and treated, if needed.
Medical history and physical exam
If you have any signs or symptoms that suggest you might have thyroid cancer, your health care professional will want to know your complete medical history. You will be asked questions about your possible risk factors, symptoms, and any other health problems or concerns. If someone in your family has had thyroid cancer (especially medullary thyroid cancer) or tumors called pheochromocytomas, it is important to tell your doctor, as you might be at high risk for this disease.
Your doctor will examine you to get more information about possible signs of thyroid cancer and other health problems. During the exam, the doctor will pay special attention to the size and firmness of your thyroid and any enlarged lymph nodes in your neck.


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Aveda Brilliant Shampoo
This plant-derived cleansing shampoo purifies hair from product build-up and damage, creating a clean, sleek, shine.
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- Soothing organic aloe, chamomile, and calendula help calm and nourish hair
- Useful for all treated or textured hair types
Massage shampoo into wet hair and scalp. Rinse. Follow with Brilliant Conditioner.
Simply Brilliant!This shampoo leaves my hair looking very shiny and soft. It also does a great job at cleansing my scalp without drying my hair out.
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Yum!I love how this makes my hair feel so silky and healthy.I always get compliments on how good my hair smells when I wear this.I only wish I could afford to use it regualarly. I buy it as a winter shampoo since the smell reminds me of winter and it seems to help my dry hair.
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Sophomore pitcher Chad Pennington played numerous roles when he took the mound for last year's College World Series team, but this year he has been given just one -- starter. And Pennington couldn't be happier.
"I really enjoy being a starter," said Pennington. "I like seeing the hitters from the beginning, and being able to be one of the top three starters is awesome."
Primarily a middle reliever, Pennington also became a starter and closer when needed during the 1997-98 season.
He didn't mind his various roles last year, but said he was hoping to be named a starter after the June draft claimed all of last year's starting rotation, Ryan Mills, Phill Lowery and Richy Leon.
"I kind of hoped to be starting this season, just because I have been starting my whole life," said the 20-year-old Pennington.
First-year pitching coach John Pawlowski said his experience is a valuable asset to the Sun Devils.
"The biggest thing he brings is experience. He is a hard worker and has developed a structure on and off the field. This team has confidence in him, especially in big situations."
As a freshman, he made six starts and recorded three saves in 22 appearances to finish with a 7-2 record. In 75 innings, Pennington compiled a 4.20 ERA, third best on the Devil pitching staff, and allowed only 64 hits.
Pennington held opposing batters to a .229 average, the lowest of any Sun Devil pitcher making at least 10 appearances last season. He totaled 87 strikeouts to just 35 walks.
Following five months of rehabilitation on his elbow this summer, Pennington pitched 4.1 innings in his first game this season, giving up eight hits and four earned runs in 17-4 win against the University of Utah.
"I came into the first game, got the first start of the year and I came out pretty strong," said Pennington. "Coach (Murphy) had me on a pitch count to make sure my elbow didn't do anything it wasn't suppose to."
Pennington, a native of Hamilton, Ohio, recorded his first win this season at Hawaii-Hilo. He is 2-0 after three starts, posting a 1.47 ERA in 18.1 innings allowing 21 hits, four runs, and three walks while striking out 22.
So far Pennington is doing what he has wanted to this season.
"I just want to go out there and pitch, but of course winning is always welcomed."
In one day at regionals, Pennington recorded a save against Wichita State and a win over Oklahoma State. His performances earned him a selection to Midwest Regional all-tournament team.
The 5-foot-11 pitcher picked up a win in relief against Florida State at the College World Series, allowing no runs and five strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
Pennington's College World Series experience was a memorable one, but then being on top is something he is used to. He appeared in the 1991 Little League World Series and the 1997 Connie Mack World Series; both times his teams came out victorious.
"The College World Series, Little League World Series and High School Championships were all overwhelming. It is a great feeling to be a the top of every level of the game."
This past summer, Pennington retreated to where it all began for him -- the West Side Little League complex -- when Butler County in Ohio proclaimed June 20 "Chad Pennington Day." Not bad for a sophomore in college.
"It was nice. I got to go to the Little League park and give a speech to the little leaguers," said Pennington. "And being able to have them look up to me; it was just a great feeling."
How does he see this season shaping up?
"The College World Series is always a goal, but it is a whole different team, different year and we are just looking to see what this season brings."
Pennington said with so many new faces the team needed time to get to know one another, and the first road trip to Hawaii did just that.
Even though the righthander favors starting to other roles, he has proven he is dedicated to the team by playing a variety of roles at any given time.
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Disabled Veterans may qualify to have some of their property taxes waived
Veterans with a serviceconnected disability are encouraged to file an exemption form to have their 2012 property taxes lowered. Some veterans may even qualify for a 100 percent exemption of their taxes under the law.
The law provides partial exemptions for any property owned by veterans who are disabled, spouses and survivors of deceased disabled veterans and spouses and survivors of military personnel who died on active duty. The amount of exemption is determined according to percentage of service-connected disability.
A veteran's percentage of service-connected disability determines the amount of the exemption — from a $5,000 to a $12,000 deduction from the veteran's property value.
Any eligible person who has not received this exemption should apply before May 1, 2012. An applicant may claim the exemption on only one piece of property, such as a home or any other property the applicant owned on Jan. 1, 2012. The applicant must also be a Texas resident to qualify.
A disabled veteran who receives 100 percent disability compensation due to a service connected disability and a rating of 100 percent disabled or of individual unemployability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor is entitled to an exemption from taxation of the appraised value of the veteran's residence homestead.
Beginning this year, this benefit has been extended to the surviving spouse upon the veteran's death with certain restrictions. The residence homestead application must be filed if this exemption is claimed.
For more information about the property tax exemption for disabled veterans or to file anexemption, contact the Atascosa County Appraisal District at 274 S. Fourth Street, Poteet, TX 78065 or by phone 830- 742-3591. More information is also available from the state Comptroller's Property Tax Assistance Division at 1-800-252-9121 and press "2" to access the menu, and then press "1" to contact the Information Services Team or visit the Comptroller's website at www.window. state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/.


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From a WordPress Blog to #1 Social Media Guide
He concluded the article like this , " If these People make Millions with WordPress , then Why Not you ? "
That was nice and well written article,altough i dont know proper writing / expressing a point to the user in prof format , i just have started writing long story articles with this. Please sorry if my writing skills are not a nice one , tell me the way i have to , i would be happy 🙂
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Mashable.Com – All that's New on the Web
Mashable ( Mashable Inc ) is a Scottish-American news website and Internet news blog founded by Pete Cashmore. The website's covers news and developments in mobile, entertainment, online video, business, web development, technology, memes and gadgets. Mashable was launched by Pete Cashmore from his home in Aberdeen, Scotland in July 2005 .
With a reported 50+ million monthly pageviews[8] and an Alexa ranking under 250, Mashable ranks as one of the world's largest websites ( 271 – Alexa Rank ) . Time Magazine noted Mashable as one of the 25 best blogs in 2009 , and has been described as "one stop shop" for social media. It has over 2,9M Twitter followers and over 9.4lakhs fans on Facebook
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Do you ever think , that what software / blogging platform does Mashable – the social media guide uses .. ?
Content / Nishe of Mashable ?
If you asked , what niche does mashable is writing articles on their blog ? Its " Evrything Now " .
So they cover almost everything that happens on earth , its news site know 😉
– Comments posted by the visitors – any positive feedback would let any blogger to smile , think proud about themselves.
– Earnings : Working 2 hours a day bringing home $500 a month , would you get it somewhere else the money like this ? . I think , the money too factors for anyperson to continue his work , whether it may be blogging or something else.
Mashable had successfull monthly income in early days than what other fellow bloggers with his niche got . So it matters .
One of the main thing i have to share is , Mashable is now having 60 employees ! . Isn't make you say Wow……
Mashable launched " Mashable Follow " – a social networking like features where users can follow particular topics,follow other users ,and share with them the news on mashable.
How much does Mashable Earns and How much Traffic does Mashable gets per month ?
In early days , mashable's income from adsense boosted Pete Cashmore to blog what he loves to write … Now mashable earns in $millions / month .
The traffic stats may tell you how much potential that mashable is having with 20 million visits / month. So there is whole lot of money mashable is getting from advertisers.
Mashable's main and primary source of income is from Adsense , Doublieclick , Paid Promotion Articles , Job Posting , Sponsored Stories and Ads space from Sidebars.
Ad Format used by Mashable :
Mashable site uses 768×90 Banner ad on the header , and 460×60 banner ad below the post title , 336×280 banner & 160×600 ( skyscrapper ad ) on the right sidebar .


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Test agent evolution
By vbkraemer on Mar 19, 2008
While I have been working with the build infrastructure, I have been making some changes to the test agent. Most of them are pretty minor tweaks and bug fixes.
The most significant change that I have made is on the main "screen". In the past, all the shortcut buttons, like 'ACK', 'CANCEL' and 'BYE' were always enabled. These shortcuts are now enabled and disabled based on the selected item in the history list.
The state of the shortcuts when a request message is selected.
The state of the shortcuts when a response is selected.
I have also extended the Converged Servlet Application to open the test agent automatically, when it is deployed. It isn't much. I hope that it will save users a click or two.
I have also spent some time fixing bugs and doing some clean-up, based on the output of FindBugs.


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I work on Latin literature where my main interest lies with Latin Epic, Latin Drama and Epigram. My book "Anatomizing Lucan – Studies in Lucan's Epic Technique" (Ann Arbor 2012) is mainly concerned with Lucan's poetics and epic technique. My current projects examine epitaphic gestures in Latin literature and the influence of inscriptions on literature under the auspices of intermediality. A further project ("Reconsidering Cato") studies Cato's poetics and Nachleben.
In addition I am editing the Cambridge Companion to Roman Comedy and in co-operation with Emma Buckley (St. Andrews) have edited the Blackwell Companion to the Age of Nero (Malden 2013).
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For more details, please see my full research profile.
For a complete list of publications, please see Dr Dinter's full research profile
To watch Martin Dinter talk about his latest volume on Neronian Rome please see the video on the Faculti website.
Martin Dinter has been a fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2008.
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