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Illinois public records are widely available. The major exceptions are access to Illinois death records and birth records from the Department of Public Health. After 75 years, birth records are released to the public. After 20 years, Illinois death records are released to the public, making it easier for those researching family history to obtain copies. Otherwise, authorized recipients include the person of record, family members or legal representatives. Illinois public records also include marriage and divorce records, both of which are not restricted from public access.
However, there is no state repository for marriage and divorce records. Although the Department of Public Health does maintain a marriage and divorce index for certain years, the County Clerk where the marriage occurred must make copies. Divorce records are handled by the Circuit Clerk of the court that handled the case.
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Although the Illinois Courts' website provides an overview of the various types of state courts, along with contact information for each individual court, there is no universal online access to court records here. Many of the counties and individual Circuit Courts offer free online access to Illinois gov public records, although this depends on the county. When online access is available, it generally provides more recent civil and criminal court records, as well as divorce records. Some counties only offer access to civil and divorce records, such as Cook County.
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The Illinois State Archives enjoys a large and varied historic records collection that is available to the public. Included are Illinois military records from conflicts like the Civil War, Spanish American War, Black Hawk veterans, Mexican War and Winnebago War, for example. Also housed here are Illinois cemetery records for certain areas of the state and some vital records. Access to a death records index from 1916 through 1950 and one prior to 1916 are available to search. Also available is access to a marriage index dating back to 1763.
In addition, many newspapers are indexed and archived with access to Illinois obituaries. Anyone may visit the State Archives. There is only a fee to make copies of records. Also available online to those who cannot make a public records search of Illinois in person are the Digital Archives, which offers online access to thousands of historic records collections. These can be searched and viewed online for free.
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No. 4 UCLA Heads to Arizona State for Friday Night Dual Meet
Bruins get first road test of the season.
324 UCLA Student-Athletes Named to Fall Director's Honor Roll
Men's soccer player Joe Sofia leads the list with a 3.96 cumulative GPA
Won the all-around, vault, beam and floor at the 2011 Level 10 National Championships ... Captured the all-around and beam titles at the 2011 Region 1 Championships ... In 2010, she won the Level 10 national title on floor and was third in the all-around and second on vault ... Won the all-around, bars, beam and floor at the 2010 Level 10 Region 1 Championships ... Competing at the junior level, she earned a spot on the USA National Team after placing fourth in the all-around at the 2008 Visa National Championships ... Also earned silver on vault and floor in 2008 ... In 2007, placed second in the all-around at Level 10 Nationals and won floor and placed third in the all-around and on bars at Regionals ... Swept all four events and the all-around at the 2007 State Championships ... Level 10 Regional all-around and floor champion in 2006 ... Trained at Brown's Gymnastics under coaches Terry Gray and Dayna Waroe.
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It is the graduating student's responsibility to notify the College of his or her intent to graduate. Graduation petitions should be submitted to the registrar's office as soon as possible. If the graduation petition is submitted after March 15, the graduate's name will not be included in the commencement program.
Even if you do not plan on participating in the formal commencement ceremony, you must still submit a graduation petition to complete your degree or certificate program. You will not be considered an NSCC graduate until the petition has been received and approved by the registrar's office.
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Skip the MBA? A response to Ryan HolmesBy David Frasier on July 23, 2013 | 4 CommentsIn a recent blog post, HootSuite CEO Ryan Holmes advises business professionals to "Skip the MBA," and instead get a real-world experience. It may sound a bit self-serving, but we couldn't disagree more.
New Student Profile: Dan WeinbeckBy Sanjay Mittal on July 22, 2013 | No CommentsDan is a level one Sommelier and hopes to be a certified Sommelier by the time he gets to the school. He hopes to apply the skills and knowledge gained over the next two years to work in the wine industry. He is a lifelong Hawkeye fan and is really excited to catching a lot of games over the next couple of years.
New Student Profile: Erik AshbyBy Sanjay Mittal on July 19, 2013 | No CommentsErik is a Chemical and Biochemical Engineer. He loves to travel, hike, brew beer and try new things. Currently, he is traveling in Athens and in the six weeks leading up to August 19th, he is doing a tour of Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
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New Student Profile: Gaurav SethiaBy Sanjay Mittal on June 13, 2013 | No CommentsGaurav Sethia fits perfectly in frequently heard profile: IIM (Indian, IT, Male). He loves conversing on a broad range of topics and if you love Soccer, then he is the guy with whom you would want to share your passion for the game.


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It was said to be one of the best photos of a UFO, and a poster-size image of it hung on a wall of Britain's Ministry of Defence. But then, at some point between 1991 to 1994, it vanished, gone, never to be seen again.
On the day in 1991 that Nick Pope interviewed for the position of chief of the Ministry of Defence's UFO office, he could not help but notice the UFO image on the wall. "I went in for an informal interview, and anyone sitting in that office found their eyes drawn to that image," Pope told The Huffington Post.
Other original pictures, negatives and the wall poster somehow vanished in the 1990s. Only a Ministry of Defence line drawing remains.
The photo was one of six taken by a pair of hikers who spotted a strange diamond-shaped object in the sky over Pitlochry, Scotland, on Aug. 4, 1990. It appeared to hover in the air near an Royal Air Force Harrier jet. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the unusual object above the ground for nearly 10 minutes before it zoomed away at high speed.
The 1990 incident was described in a batch of previously classified UFO files released by the Ministry of Defence in 2009.
Pope told The Huffington Post that it was the ministry's official policy to obtain as much information as possible in the case of a UFO sighting, such as photo negatives. The pair with the photos contacted the staff of a newspaper that planned an article; the newspaper, in turn, reached out to the Ministry of Defence for additional information, Pope said. That's when the ministry requested and obtained the original photographs and negatives from the newspaper, he said. "From everything I know about the defense intelligence staff, they would have done that."
The incident took place just before Pope took over the ministry's UFO division in 1991 to 1994. When he started his job, Pope couldn't help staring at the enlarged image of the UFO on his office wall.
"It looked like a diamond on its side; it was three-dimensional, meaning it had some depth to it," Pope recalled. "It was a dull, metallic gray color. But the most disconcerting thing about this was [that] despite its large size -- over 80 feet in diameter -- there was an apparent lack of any real aircraft-like structure to it.
Watch this National Geographic report about the disappearance of the UFO photos in Scotland:
"Moreover, there was no apparent propulsion system and no markings," Pope added. "This made us think that whatever it was, it clearly was a technology significantly ahead of anything we had in our infantry or even on the drawing board."
Pope described another reason for interest in the object: "There was no apparent sound from the craft, especially with it being within a couple hundred feet of the eyewitnesses."
"Naturally, we wanted the propulsion system," he added. "And if we couldn't get it, we wanted to at least try and understand the principles on which it might work because that might play into research and development."
"This wasn't the archetypal distant, blurred UFO photo," Pope added. "This was up close and personal, reach-out and you-can-touch-it stuff. 'I don't know what it is, but it's not one of ours' was the stock answer to the inevitable question. Word got around and people would swing by to take a look, even when they had no obvious business in our section."
According to Pope, his superior officer was convinced that the object in the UFO photo was a secret, prototype aircraft from America. But after assurances from U.S. authorities that they weren't testing anything like that over the United Kingdom, Pope's boss took the poster down and locked it away somewhere.
"The original photos were sent to the defense intelligence staff, who then sent them on to imagery analysts at the Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Center," said Pope, at right. "At the time, [the Ministry of Defence] hadn't even publicly acknowledged that there was any intelligence interest in UFOs. Though we'd never say so publicly, the bottom line was that we wanted the technology. It was better than anything we had and we wanted it for our own military aircraft and drones."
"I would not put myself in the [UFO] believer camp," Pope said. "But if I was going to end up there, this case, in terms of evidence, would give me a big push in that direction."
Why does this UFO story continue to surface every few years? Because like the legendary tales of the Roswell, N.M., UFO crash of 1947 or the infamous top-secret world of Area 51 in the Nevada desert, some mysteries are not easily put to rest.
With eyewitness accounts, high-level government interest and the sudden disappearance of the visual forms of evidence (the photos and negatives), the 1990 incident has all the ingredients that UFO legends are made of.
Most UFOs can be easily explained. Check out these scenarios:
This is a composite image of how three alleged UFOs maneuvered about in the sky over Melbourne, Australia, in early February, 2013. The final verdict isn't in yet on whether they're birds, aircraft, balloons, bugs or something truly unidentified.
These candle-lit Chinese lanterns can rise high into the sky and are often mistaken for UFOs.
On Dec. 20, 2012, a bright, circular object (pictured at the top of this composite image) was videotaped exploding in the skies above Sacramento, Calif. It wasn't immediately identified, resulting in speculation that it was either an alien spacecraft, military top secret weapon, runaway planet, North Korean satellite, among others. Within a short period of time, it became apparent that this was a weather balloon. The bottom part of this image shows such a balloon as it ascended over Tampa Bay, Fla., on July 2, 2012, and exploded in an identical manner as the Sacramento object, probably much to the dismay of all true ET believers out there.
This is a composite of images shot by two eyewitnesses of a boomerang-shaped UFO they reported seeing over their Burbank, Calif., home on Oct. 5, 2012. Mutual UFO Network photo/video analyst Marc Dantonio concluded the object was likely "a balloon, floating on the wind that has collapsed in half."
This four-image series of lights in the sky was recorded over Warren, Mich., on Jan. 10, 2013. The lights were seen changing into several patterns. The most logical explanation for these types of UFOs is a series of balloons or lanterns.
This composite image shows four different times that alleged UFO were photographed above Earth by either space shuttles or the International Space Station. The big question is whether or not they are truly unidentified objects or if they are more likely reflections from spacecraft windows, meteors or fast-moving spacecraft-generated debris.
What appear to be pink-red UFOs are actually lens flares from the Google Earth street view camera as it snapped images in Texas (left) and New Mexico (right).
These two flying saucer-shaped, pink-colored lens flares were created by the Google Maps camera as it drove through locations in Sedona, Ariz. (left) and Flagstaff, Ariz. (right). The images were snapped in April 2009. Submitted to HuffPost by trenna.
This skybound lens flare was created by a Google Maps camera in June 2008 over Whiteriver, Ariz. Submitted to Huffington Post by Cheryl Weeks.
This very Earthbound lens flare was created by a Google Maps camera in November 2007 at Gulfport, Miss. Submitted to Huffington Post by Jenni Parker.
This seemingly grounded lens flare was created by a Google Maps camera in January 2008 at Eureka Springs, Ark. Submitted to Huffington Post by SE.
This lens flare appears to be following a car. The Google Maps image was created in October 2008 at Escanaba, Mich. Submitted to Huffington Post by Mary Robinson.
On the night of Sept. 28, 2012, a group of strange-looking lights appeared in the sky near Cincinnati, Ohio. First there was one, then, two, then three lights, slowly descending. It turns out, however, that these lights were originating from a group of skydivers performing a pyrotechnics jump at the La Salle High School homecoming event.
Some UFO sightings may be due to a natural phenomenon known as sprites, like this one shown from 2006. "Lightning from [a] thunderstorm excites the electric field above, producing a flash of light called a sprite," said geophysicist Colin Price.
Clouds: Saucer-shaped or "lenticular" clouds that form at high altitudes have been confused with UFOs.
Blimps or advertising balloons: These can look like flying saucers from some angles, especially at night.
On June 19th the Swedish-based diving company Ocean Explorer discovered something they've never quite seen before. They were exploring in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland looking for sunken treasures when a very unusual image suddenly appeared on the sonar. A 197 feet diameter cylinder shaped object was discovered at the depth of approximately 275 feet which resembles the Millennium Falcon from the movie Star Wars.
An image released on June 15, 2012, shows a close-up view of the unidentified object sitting on the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
Close-up of rock bed that forms the Baltic Sea UFO, which still mystifies researchers.
One of several odd stone circle formations, sitting on top of the unidentified object at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
A circular UFO hovers above the Neumayer-Station III research facility in Antarctica on Aug. 10, 2012. Theories ranging from a simple weather balloon to a more elaborate ship from another planet have run the Internet gamut. The next slide shows a closeup of the object.
This is a closeup of the UFO from the previous slide. No official explanation has been offered about the object.
Pictured is a quad copter -- a deliberately manufactured UFO created by special effects wizard Marc Dantonio for a National Geographic special, "The Truth Behind: UFOs," which aired in December 2011. On the left is what the small device looks like resting on the ground, measuring 4 feet in circumference. At right, is how it appeared behind a tree in the night sky.
In February of 2012, this fireball was captured by a Texas police chief's A dashboard camera. F.A.A. say this was probably a meteor, falling to Earth. .
Meteors: Space debris can create a spectacular light show when it burns through the Earth's atmosphere, and sometimes reported as UFOs.
Civilian or military aircraft: Planes can look mysterious at night or in certain light conditions, thus confusing an observer.


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If you have ever enjoyed the amazingly delicious chicken gnocchi soup from Olive Garden, then this is the perfect recipe for you. This recipe is creamy and warm and fantastic, full of chicken and gnocchi and spinach. Enjoy!
- 4 T. butter
- 1 T. EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
- 1/2 cup celery, diced finely
- 3 cloves garlic, minced finely
- 1 c. onion, finely diced
- 4 T. flour
- 1 qt. half and half (you can use fat-free if you would like to make this more healthy)
- 1 package of gnocchi
- 1 cup of pulled or diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. thyme
- 1/4 tsp. parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Kitchen tools:
- large pan to saute
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board and chef's knife
- heat-proof spoon
- large bowl
- strainer
Step 1
Heat the butter and olive oil in the pan until butter is melted.
Saute the onion, garlic and celery for 1-2 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
Step 2
Once the onions are translucent, add the flour and blend in to create a roux. The flour/butter mix should cook for around a minute.
Then slowly pour in the half and half.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to to the package directions (or make your own)!
Add the sliced carrots and chicken to the roux. Then, pour in the chicken broth. Let the mixture cook and thicken on medium heat.
Step 4
After the mixture thickens, add the gnocchi, fresh spinach, and seasonings. Allow the soup to cook for a few minutes until spinach wilts.
Step 5
Finish up by adding Parmesan cheese and allowing it to melt. If the mixture seems to thick, add more chicken broth. Serve immediately--delicious with a warm piece of bread!


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There were a series of strange Tweets made from the verified Twitter account of Ryback located at Twitter.com/Ryback22 following Saturday night's WWE live event in Buffalo, New York.
After the live event, which saw Ryback and Curtis Axel go under to The Prime Time Players, the former number one contender spent time Tweeting nonsense on the social media platform (nonsense on Twitter?). The Tweets appeared to be satirical in nature following his controversial match at last Monday's WWE Superstars taping that left Dolph Ziggler with a concussion.
Ryback has already re-formatted his Twitter account, however, his activity is archived here on dot com. In case the Tweets are removed, I took screen shots and uploaded them below:
2:30 PM EST January 12, 2014 Update: Ryback posted four more satirical Tweets just after Noon EST on Sunday. One of them teased the crowd chanting "Ryback" and "Ryback Rules" at his "last show" Saturday night. It's just Ryback getting some attention for himself and furthering his heel character, there's no reason to read anymore into it. End update.


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Study: Solar-Powered Blood-Pressure Device Could Be Valuable
A solar-powered device that costs less than $35 could help people in developing countries accurately track blood pressure, according to a World Health Organization-funded study.
The device was made by Omron in response to a WHO call for a blood-pressure monitoring device that was accurate, easy to use and solar-powered. Traditional manual blood-pressure meters use mercury, and so are being phased out for environmental reasons. It's also relatively tough to learn how to operate them correctly.
The HEM-SOLAR device is 94% accurate for measuring systolic blood pressure and while it's less accurate for the diastolic measurement, that could be corrected, according to the study authors.
They write in Hypertension that the device was field-tested against a traditional manual blood-pressure meter in Uganda and Zambia among 716 subjects. Training took about 15 minutes. Some 85% of health-care professionals rated the solar device as good or very good, with 97% recommending its use. The device can run on batteries as well as solar power.
The study authors write that the device will allow non-physician health workers to "participate in the diagnosis and management of hypertension" and will hopefully help to better control blood pressure in low- and middle-income countries. Next up: a program to use the device to diagnose hypertension in pregnancy, which is a contributor to maternal mortality.
An editorial accompanying the study notes that it's unclear whether this or similar devices "will deliver best practice but it is likely to be a major advance on the status quo." Paul Lynch Padfield, a professor of hypertension in the University of Edinburgh's department of medical sciences, writes that it's not clear if the device can be used throughout the developing world, since the testing sites may not represent conditions elsewhere.
Chronic diseases are taking an increasing toll on developing countries. The UN recently called for a new focus on this issue and a paper calling for the expansion of cancer care in low- and middle-income nations noted, "We can no longer differentiate between diseases of the poor and the rich."
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There are plenty of places to meet women who are interested in playing with other women. There are bisexual nightclubs and the like everywhere for the both of you to check out. But before you get into a threesome or let her have her way with another woman, understand that there may be some serious repercussions — she may end up preferring the other woman's company over yours or you may end up having feelings of jealousy.
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A lot of men experience this problem, so don't worry. The good news is that the problem resides in your head and you have the power to change it. Chances are that you're either not used to putting on a condom, feel as though it cheapens the whole ordeal, or there's some other reason behind it. You have to relax and realize that a condom is being used to not only avoid pregnancy, but keep you healthy.
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If you are a child or adult and you want to apply for refugee status in the United States, the process begins by filling out a form when you are still in your home country. If you are a child, an adult would have to help with that, and probably legal counsel. The chances are you can't afford the process and it won't do any good anyway.
As for a child trying to seek asylum, just consider the two main criteria:
- You are being persecuted
- The reasons you are being persecuted are: your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or your political opinion
Kids don't have political opinions. They may be members of various sects, but that is not why kids are trying to leave Central American countries. They simply want a better way of life.
If they are endangered, then their appeal must be to their government. Therein lies the problem. If the nation state can't care properly for its children, than the government needs to appeal for assistance. Now, it is clear that certain governments are overwhelmed with a problem and that is where U.S. and other nation foreign policy must intervene to address the needs on home turf.
Fleeing is not the answer.
The Obama administration and the U.S. State Department are asleep at the switch again. Their plates are filled with urgent things to do. Delegating to a qualified staff is essential. If professionals are doing their jobs, including Congress, not every issue would become a crisis as it is now.
The reason that the President is taking all of the heat is because he is a terrible managing executive and so is his staff. He picked the wrong people. Second, Congress is not helpful and is failing their jobs by putting politics ahead of national interests.
"Asylum and refugee status are special legal protections available to people who have left their home country for their own safety and are afraid to return.
What's the difference between asylum and refugee status under U.S. immigration laws -- that is, who should seek asylum status, and who should seek refugee status? It's simply a matter of where you are when you apply. People outside of the United States must apply for refugee status. People who have already made it to the United States border or the interior (perhaps by using a visa or by entering illegally) can apply for asylum status.
Once granted, both statuses allow you to stay in the United States indefinitely. Asylees and refugees are given permission to work and are allowed to apply for a green card (within one year of either entering the United States as a refugee or being approved for asylum).
But not everyone qualifies for asylum or refugee status. You must meet some strict requirements, as described in this article. In particular, you must show two things:
You are unable or unwilling to return to your home country because you have been persecuted there in the past or have a well-founded fear that you will be persecuted if you go back.
The reason you have been (or will be) persecuted is connected to one of five things: your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or your political opinion."


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The cast and set were amazing. The only drawback that I saw was that there were a few moments of "dead air" between scenes occasionally, but it was due to the set changes behind the curtain. As a Young Frankenstein movie fan, I was afrad that the play would not be very exciting, but the animated cast made the entire stage entertaining in every scene. I was concerned that this movie would not translate well into a musical, since "Putting on the Ritz" was the only song in the original, but I really enjoyed a lot of the songs added, including "Roll in the Hay" and He Was My Boyfriend". Everyone involved did a great job!
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I loved it! I had never been to this theater before, and was not expecting such a professional experience. The singing, dancing, staging, costumes and acting were way above my expectations, and deliciously enjoyable. I have even recommended it to...continued
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Excellent performance. They had the entire audience captivated and laughing. I would recommend this to anyone.
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We staged two shows the first year, nine in 2012…and now have three performance spaces under one roof with the Jeffrey Nickelson Auditiorium (145 seats), the Bond Trimble Theatre (67 Seats) and our lobby raised stage (60 seats). All areas are completely sound proofed, air conditioned, and provide a full bar service. And of course free parking!


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Stoner-Thomas improvements appear to gain sympathetic ear
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 8:18 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 8:18 a.m.
School building needs often aren't addressed quickly; just ask the folks seeking a new high school in northern Davidson County. In fact, sometimes needs can go unmet for years and become accepted as the status quo. But there may come a time when the status quo is no longer acceptable, and more immediate action needs to occur.
That's happening now in regard to Stoner-Thomas School, which serves students with profound physical and/or mental developmental disabilities from the Davidson County, Lexington City and Thomasville City school systems. A group of parents and other supporters first spoke up at the April meeting of the county school board and returned for Monday's meeting. They attended a meeting of the Davidson County Board of Commissioners. Their efforts appear to be quickly gaining traction.
The group outlined some specific needs at the school. Some could apply to almost any school: Students get wet when using mobile classrooms outside the main building due to a lack of covered walkways, and more bathrooms are needed. Others are more specific to the school's population, such as the need for a handicapped-accessible playground. And one would be almost inconceivable at other schools: no cafeteria, meaning students are bused to Davis-Townsend Elementary School for meals, losing class time.
The lobbying effort utilized several approaches. A large group has made its presence felt at the school board and commissioner meetings. It makes an impression on elected leaders to see folks make the time to attend meetings. Some have met individually with school board members and commissioners. They created a Facebook page to share their concerns.
The budget unveiled Monday by the county system includes $1 million for the school. No estimate has come forth yet on how much the desired improvements would cost, but that amount will at least allow work to begin. The commissioners should approve this request. The two boards also need to see if other money would be available to expedite the work.
Carol Crouse, the chairwoman of the county school board, promised Monday that the discussion will continue and the subject be included on the agenda for a planning retreat Monday. One thing the Stoner-Thomas project has going for it is it will cost much less than some other capital projects taking place in the county; for example, a new northern Davidson County high school carries a $42 million price tag. While Stoner-Thomas may serve fewer students than most other schools, that doesn't mean it should be deficient when it comes to basic functionality that would be expected at an educational institution.
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Hi, Phlexor here from Victoria Australia, and I wish to become a member of TOG. I came to know about TOG through current members Obsi and Sorontar who are close friends of the family.
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Summer, 2005: SMU's representative at the 2005 NCAA Leadership Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
2004: One of five players to start all 21 games...team's second-leading scorer with six goals and two assists on 21 shots (nine SOG)...posted his lone game-winner vs. Vanderbilt in the first round of the MVC Tournament...went-4-of-4 in penalty kicks...earned MVC Scholar-Athlete team honorable mention honors
2003: One of two Mustangs to start in all 22 games...scored one goal and one assist on 25 shots...member of the MVC All-Freshman team.
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Arco del Oeste
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Arco del Oeste is a rock formation at the northwestern edge of Bone County, San Andreas. Its name translates roughly from Spanish as Western Rainbow. It is the primary location of a mission for Mike Toreno, as well as the end-point for a mission for The Truth later in GTA San Andreas.


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EKATVA is coming! Indian slum children take Gandhi's message of 'Oneness' to UK stages
Saturday 16th June 2012
Sixteen children from slums in India are giving their UK premiere performances of EKATVA, a show inspired by the lives of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela.
EKATVA, which means 'Oneness,' is a pilgrimage by these young global ambassadors, aged between 11 and 17, to spread the message of compassion, service and unity through a multi-media dance-drama production performed in English in London, Birmingham and Leicester from June 18th 2012.
Organised by Manav Sadhna, a non-profit organisation based in the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the EKATVA journey began 2 and half years ago with auditions of more than 8,000 children from Ahmedabad's four main slum communities.
Over nine months, sixteen children were selected: some made the grade because of their good hearts, others danced well or had good acting talent, some were inspirational team players and others just had really tough life situations.
The overall aim was to nurture a deep transformation in the spirit and lives of the children and those involved, and demonstrate the potential for all children to shine if given the opportunity and proper support. During their UK stay the children will also be volunteering and making connections with charitable organisations.
Together with the creative support of Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, the EKATVA show and experiment has been directed by Nimesh Patel, a Business School graduate and gifted hip-hop artist from the United States.
Nimesh, who has been volunteering with Manav Sadhna for more than two years, says:
"This has been a journey of personal transformation for me and an opportunity to plant seeds of love and transformation in the hearts of these kids. It's an experiment to share with the world and powerful message that will hopefully inspire others to connect and give back to the underprivileged children of our world."
Each EKATVA child has faced the daily challenges of living below the poverty line. Each has a unique story. Dharmaji used to pick rags in a rough slum and looked after his father's donkeys that carried dirt. He never cared about school and was beaten by his elder sisters. He got connected to Manav Sadhna through their street school program, auditioned for EKATVA and was selected to give him a chance to grow up in a different environment and improve his prospects. Things are picking up. Recently, Dharamaji was being forced to get married, but because of his mentor's relationship with his parents, they were convinced otherwise. Now, he is excited about education, and everyone talks about how he used to be, who he now is, and how his whole spirit has changed for the better.
EKATVA's UK international tour is being organised by UK-based charity, Connect India which has had a long-term relationship with Manav Sadhna. Connect India's Ani Develi says:
"We believe that not only will the lives of these children be transformed but they will act as role models and an inspiration to all those around them."
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Manav Sadhna
Manav Sadhna is a non-profit organisation which is dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children. Based at Ahmedabad's Gandhi Ashram today it serves more than 8,400 children and women daily through 38 projects tackling issues like education, health, employment and empowerment. Manav Sadhna is guided by Mahatma Gandhi's unshakable beliefs in peace, truth, non-violence and compassion. Every year Manav Sadhna attracts over 100 volunteers internationally to work on various projects.
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Connect India
Connect India is the UK-based charity which has organised the UK tour. It aims to raise awareness through service-based programmes and build connections between Britain and India though programmes that involve engaging with India's diverse population.


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text: Bake it: Controversial Pumpkin Cheesecake with Spent Grain Crust Recipe Wondering what to do with your spent grains left over from making your homebrew? Here's a great recipe to incorporate spent grains into a delicious rustic pie crust. Making pumpkin cheesecake is a fun twist on what can be a run-of-the-mill pumpkin pie. Top this treat off with a bit of fresh handmade whipped cream, open a pint of your homebrewed Controversial Pumpkin Ale and enjoy yourself a delicious Autumn evening. Crust Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground ginger snaps 1/2 cup spent grain strained and saved from your homebrew 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened Filling Ingredients: Four 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup pureed pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream Prepare: Set the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap foil around the outside of a 9-inch springform pan to prevent leaking from water bath later. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of the pan. Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse the ginger snaps, spent grain, and granulated sugar until coarsely ground. Add the butter and pulse until incorporated. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Turn the oven down to 325°F and heat 2 cups of water in a pot until it is hot but not boiling. Make the filling: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the brown sugar and continue beating until fluffy. Add the pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and salt and mix until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until thoroughly incorporated. Add the sour cream and mix until combined. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust. Place the pan in a large baking dish on the oven rack and pour hot water into the baking dish, being careful not to overfill (you don't want hot water sloshing around as you pull the oven rack in and out!) Bake 1 hour. Turn off the heat but leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour more. Use the toothpick test to determine if the cheesecake is done.


text: There's so much to love about "Justice Sunday," that it's hard to decide what to love best: the "high noon" ring of the title; the flier graphics showing a young, double-fisted believer slinging Bible n' gavel, ready to take on "'the filibuster against people of faith'"; the Unitarian Jihad-like creativity of the charge itself: "I hear you been filibusterin' people of faith." But ultimately "Justice Sunday," a joint telecast bonanza organized by the Family Research Council and featuring Sen. Bill Frist, James Dobson, Chuck Colson and Al Mohler, which is expected to reach more than a million viewers through church screenings and Christian media outlets, isn't about appealling to misplaced nostalgia for the "Old West" and related John Wayne/Remember the Alamo motifs; it's about smearing Democrats as anti-religion again, this time for blocking President Bush's judicial nominees. Oh, who are we kidding? Of course this is about evoking the Old West and its straight-shooting morality: a strategic change in rhetoric after describing the issue of changing Senate rules to override filibusters and allow for easier majority rule as the "nuclear option" has backfired, what with the metaphor's unfortunate baggage of vaporized innocents, radioactive fallout, and unintended effects that take decades to go away. A Hiroshima reference that would make all but the most hawkish squirm. How much better, then, to change the image to a God-fearing cowboy, shooting from the hip then tipping his hat to the ladies. Now that's poli-tainment. Or as Joan Didion might say: Cut. Print.


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Step Forward Day
September 7, 2013
PATH - Hollywood, CA
The School of Law will spend a
day of service at People
Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
learning about the homeless in
our communities and how we can
contribute to effective programs
aimed at helping them.
Volunteers will then prepare,
serve and share a BBQ lunch with
residents of PATH's Hollywood
shelter. Visit the
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Transnational Forum Shopping
September 19, 2013
School of Law - Malibu, CA
This colloquium, hosted by the
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Doping and the Culture of
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October 22, 2013
School of Law - Malibu, CA
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March 13-14, 2014
Omni Los Angeles Hotel - Los
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The Graduate School of Education
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women's conference in March
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scholars and professionals from
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wisdom. Conference presenters
offer research that enhances
opportunities for women to live
meaningful lives of purpose and
leadership. Alumnae from all
Pepperdine schools are invited
to submit a proposal for a
presentation and attend the
conference. The
deadline to submit proposals is
October 31, 2013.
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If you have an interest in
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Miriam Benor to make an
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In its third year, Ralphfest has grown to become a three day festival in memory of slain Orlando musician Ralph Ameduri. The three day music festival will take place February 7-9 in several locations throughout Orlando with proceeds from the music festival going to the Ralph Ameduri Jr. Music Scholarship, a fund that provides musical instruments for Central Florida students.
The first Ralphfest event takes place Friday, February 7 at Will's Pub and Lil' Indies. Music fans will get to enjoy live music from Orlando bands Rocket 88, Terri Binion, Gene & the JC Jumpers, Thomas Wynn & the Believers, Shew'bird, The Hindu Cowboys, Big Jef Special, SC Accidental, Join Hands, Jim O'Rourke & the Rugs, The Bloody Jug Band, funkUs, Sunny, Chris Charles Trio, JUNOsmile, The Actomatics and more. The doors open at 7 p.m. and there is a $10 cover charge.
The festival continues on Saturday with events scheduled at The Beacham, The Social, Sky 60 and BBQ Bar in downtown Orlando. Music fans can enjoy live music from Orlando bands The Legendary JC's, Paddington Ambush, Riverbottom Nightmare Band, Lorna Lambey and the Mark Wayne Tribute Orchestra, The Belltowers, Precious (reunion), The New Lows, The Sh-Booms, Gerry Williams Band, Princetons Guff and Brenden McNeil along with Nervous Turkey, The Attack, The Goldminers, Guided By Voices Tribute Band, My Man Mohammed, Octagrape and the festival headliner Sebadoh. There will also be DJs Gomez, Mot, Ken Sherry, Nigel and more performing at Sky 60. The doors for The Social and The Beacham Theater open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. with tickets for $15.
On Sunday is the FREE Ralphfest wrap up party at The Lucky Lure Bar with Miami's Juke providing the music. The doors open at 6 p.m. for the party.
The first two Ralphfest music festivals were held in the fall but this year's event was moved February to coincide with the trial of the man accused of Ameduri's murder. After going on trial last week, the man was found guilty of many charges stemming from the attempted robbery, including first degree murder.
Ralphfest is a great opportunity to not only support live local music, but a chance for local music fans to help out the community as well. Keep updated on the Ralph Ameduri official web site.


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The purpose of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) is to minimize exposure from lead-based paint dust during renovation, repair, or painting activities. Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and interior demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. Firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools, must be certified by the Department of Commerce and use certified renovators who are trained by an approved training provider to follow lead-safe work practices.
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According to an April 26 report from MMA Junkie, the UFC 172: Jon Jones vs Glover Teixeira MMA card is underway from Baltimore Arena in Baltimore. UFC 172 kicked off with an exciting scrap in the UFC's bantamweight division, as Chris Beal fought Patrick Williams in a tilt that aired exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
Beal and Williams both weighed in at 135 pounds for their UFC 172 clash. UFC 172 then turned to 155-pound action, as Charlie Brenneman battled Danny Castillo in the opening fight of the Fox Sports 1 portion of the card. The third bout of the night featured Bethe Correia (135) vs. Jessamyn Duke (135.5) in women's bantamweight action.
Later on the UFC 172 preliminary card, MMA legend Takanori Gomi (155.5) fought Isaac Vallie-Flagg (155.5) for the chance to move up the ladder at 155 pounds. Joseph Benavidez (125.5) vs. Timothy Elliott (125.5) capped off the Fox Sports 1 preliminary card of UFC 172.
The UFC 172 main card opens with a clash between Andre Fili (145) and Max Holloway (145). Both men are fast-rising superstars, with a lot to prove at featherweight. Also on the UFC 172 main card, Yancy Medeiros (155.5) takes on Jim Miller (155) in a fight that could have title implications. Miller is always exciting, and rarely in boring fights.
In the swing bout of the UFC 172 main card, Tim Boetsch (185.5) fights Luke Rockhold (185.5) at middleweight. Both men are on the cusp of a fight against a top 10 middleweight contender, so there's a lot on the line here. Rockhold hopes to inch closer to a title shot against Chris Weidman, while Boetsch looks to improve his standing as well.
In the UFC 172 co-main, Phil Davis (205.5) takes on Anthony Johnson (205). UFC President Dana White questioned Davis' heart, but the wrestler is ready to prove he's a legit contender at 205 pounds. Davis has been in the top five in the division for over a year now, but he needs a win to get closer to a title shot.
The UFC 172 main event, which features UFC champ Jon Jones and fast-rising superstar Glover Teixeira, is the fight that everyone is waiting for. Jones (19-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) is going for his eleventh win in a row, while Teixeira (22-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is riding a 20-fight win streak. Jones has successfully defended his title six times, and he's hoping for a seventh.
Whoever wins the fight between Jones and Teixeira advances to a bout against Alexander Gustafsson. Jones already beat Gustafsson once, but UFC fans are hoping for a rematch. Teixeira heads into UFC 172 as a 5-to-1 underdog, so Jones is heavily favorited to win. Despite being a favorite, Jones isn't looking past Teixeira.
"What keeps me so focused on Glover is just looking at the guy's record," said Jones. "He hasn't lost in nine years and he's won 20 fights in a row. I would have to be an idiot to look past him. There obviously has to be something special about this guy for him to go on such an amazing win streak, and I know it's going to have to be something extremely special about the guy that ends that win streak. I need to be that special guy, and in order to do that, he deserves my full attention."
Jones is motivated by the fact that he's close to being known as the greatest UFC fighter of all-time. His name is mentioned in the mix with Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre, but Jones wants to be the very best. With a win over Teixeira, it'll be tough to deny him of that title.
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STANFORD, Calif.- Former Cardinal standout Kris Weems has beeen named to the coaching staff of the Golden State Warriors and will serve as an assistant coach/player development for next season, as announced by first-year head coach Mark Jackson.
Weems has spent the better part of the last 15 years immersed in the Bay Area basketball scene, beginning with a successful playing career at Stanford from 1996-99. The Kansas City, Kansas, native helped guide Stanford to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the 1998 Final Four. Weems was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection, earning First Team honors in 1998 and Honorable Mention accolades in 1999.
In 124 career games, Weems averaged 10.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists. His 201 career three-pointers and 509 three-point attempts both rank fifth on Stanford's all-time list.
After graduating with a degree in sociology in 1999, Weems played one season of professional basketball with Hapoel-Tel Aviv in Israel before re-joining Stanford's basketball program and athletic department for six years.
Most recently, Weems served as the head varsity basketball coach at Menlo School in Atherton. In seven seasons as the head coach at Menlo School (2004-2011), Weems led his teams to seven Central Coast Section postseason appearances, five league championships and three appearances in the Northern California bracket of the CIF State Championships.
For the past two seasons, Weems has also served as a college basketball analyst for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, providing color commentary for Pac-10 and West Coast Conference telecasts.


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After three months of renovation the Turf Club is set to re-open under new ownership this Saturday. First Avenue, which has booked shows at Turf Club since 2000, took over operations in October and temporarily shut down the club this spring. To celebrate the re-opening of Turf Club, the Twin Cities hip-hop team of P.O.S. and Astronaulatis join forces on stage armed as FOUR FISTS.
P.O.S (Rhymesayers/Doomtree) made his name as a gifted risk-taker, fashioning head-nodding beats from strange noises, and writing anthemic lyrics from unexpected vantage points. Astronautalis is part emcee, part method actor, with an uncanny ability to channel characters on the edge—of a breakdown, of a revelation, of a fistfight.
In an interview with 89.3 The Current, First Avenue general manager Nate Kranz says Turf Club will have the same aesthetic with improved bathrooms and a full food service menu via a new in-house kitchen.
Tickets for the FOUR FISTS re-opening show can be purchased on Turf Club's wesbite. The show also includes a performance by Solid Gold and special guests.


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- University of Florida President Bernie Machen says he'll retire in 2013.
The 68-year-old Machen made the announcement Friday at the UF Board of Trustees meeting in Gainesville. Chairman David Brown said the board would begin a search for the next president this summer, with the goal of finding Machen's successor by next year.
Machen and Brown will agree on a date certain for him to leave office. He plans to remain at the university as a professor.
Machen became UF's 11th president in 2004. He came to Gainesville from Salt Lake City, where he served for six years as president of the University of Utah.


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We all know that the Dress should be a reflection of the bride's taste and personality—that's no secret, and is perhaps also why it can often take quite a few shopping trips to find the one.
While wedding gowns run the gamut in terms of silhouettes and fabrics, what we're seeing now, more than ever, is that there's just as much variety in veil and headpiece styles, too.
From cathedral, chapel and finger-length veils to mantillas, birdcages and fascinators, the options are truly endless. We've seen blushing brides with crystal headbands, some with flower crowns and even a few who forgo the veil altogether and opt for an over-the-top hair accessory instead.
The point is: whatever your bridal style, whether it be avant garde, traditional or anything in between, there's a look to suit both you and your dress.
To help get the ball rolling in deciding which style will fit you best, we rounded up some looks we absolutely adore from Pinterest. Take a look and let us know what you think!
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As I mentioned in my previous posts, PCOS is a collection of symptoms. There is no one straight forward test to tell you whether you have PCOS or not. So the first thing the doctors do is order a lot of blood work. When I went for my first test it was very scary to see them take 10 vials of blood. It was even more scary to see the results – bunch of tests with weird sounding names and out of range values, without knowing the meaning of it all. Even if you don't have PCOS, it is good to have a basic knowledge of the tests, the approximate hormone levels, ranges and what it actually means to fall above or below the range. Here are some common tests categorized based on what they are used for and the normal values. I have included an explanation of out of range values. This is what I learned from my 10 years of tests and more tests.
There are few things you should keep in mind
- These values are the average. Sometimes a lab might have a different protocol which means the values might be a little different.
- This is not information purposes only and based on my tests (Read my disclaimer again) and online resources. Use this to better understand your results and ask your doctor about any questions you may have. Don't use this for self-diagnosis. ALWAYS consult with your doctor.
- These are the ranges for the hormone tests done via blood work. I will include the ranges for the hormone test from saliva in an upcoming post.
- These ranges are those seen during normal period. NOT during pregnancy. Pregnancy values are different.
Female Hormone Levels
|Hormone to Test
to Test (Days of a menstrual cycle)
|What Value Means
|Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
|Day 3
|3-20 mIU/ml
|FSH is often used as a gauge of ovarian reserve. In general, under 6 is excellent, 6-9 is good, 9-10 fair, 10-13 diminished reserve, 13+ very hard to stimulate. In PCOS testing, the LH:FSH ratio may be used in the diagnosis. The ratio is usually close to 1:1, but if the LH is higher, it is one possible indication of PCOS.
|Estradiol (E2)
|Day 3
|25-75 pg/ml
|Levels on the lower end tend to be better for stimulating. Abnormally high levels on day 3 may indicate existence of a functional cyst or diminished ovarian reserve.
|Estradiol (E2)
|Day 4-5 of meds
|100+ pg/ml or 2x Day 3
|There are no charts showing E2 levels during stimulation since there is a wide variation depending on how many follicles are being produced and their size. Most doctors will consider any increase in E2 a positive sign, but others use a formula of either 100 pg/ml after 4 days of stims, or a doubling in E2 from the level taken on cycle day 3.
|Estradiol (E2)
|Surge/hCG day
|200 + pg/ml
|The levels should be 200-600 per mature (18 mm) follicle. These levels are sometimes lower in overweight women.
|Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
|Day 3
|< 7 mIU/ml
|A normal LH level is similar to FSH. An LH that is higher than FSH is one indication of PCOS.
|Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
|Surge Day
|> 20 mIU/ml
|The LH surge leads to ovulation within 48 hours.
|Day 3
|< 24 ng/ml
|Increased prolactin levels can interfere with ovulation. They may also indicate further testing (MRI) should be done to check for a pituitary tumor. Some women with PCOS also have hyperprolactinemia.
|Progesterone (P4)
|Day 3
|< 1.5 ng/ml
|Often called the follicular phase level. An elevated level may indicate a lower pregnancy rate.
|Progesterone (P4)
|7 dpo
|> 15 ng/ml
|A progesterone test is done to confirm ovulation. When a follicle releases its egg, it becomes what is called a corpus luteum and produces progesterone. A level over 5 probably indicates some form of ovulation, but most doctors want to see a level over 10 on a natural cycle, and a level over 15 on a medicated cycle. There is no mid-luteal level that predicts pregnancy. Some say the test may be more accurate if done first thing in the morning after fasting.
|Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
|Day 3
|.4-4 uIU/ml
|Mid-range normal in most labs is about 1.7. A high level of TSH combined with a low or normal T4 level generally indicates hypothyroidism, which can have an effect on fertility.
|Free Triiodothyronine (T3)
|Day 3
|1.4-4.4 pg/ml
|Sometimes the diseased thyroid gland will start producing very high levels of T3 but still produce normal levels of T4. Therefore measurement of both hormones provides an even more accurate evaluation of thyroid function.
|Free Thyroxine (T4)
|Day 3
|.8-2 ng/dl
|A low level may indicate a diseased thyroid gland or may indicate a non- functioning pituitary gland which is not stimulating the thyroid to produce T4. If the T4 is low and the TSH is normal, that is more likely to indicate a problem with the pituitary.
|Total Testosterone
|Day 3
|6-86 ng/dl
|Testosterone is secreted from the adrenal gland and the ovaries. Most would consider a level above 50 to be somewhat elevated.
|Free Testosterone
|Day 3
|.7-3.6 pg/ml
|Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS)
|Day 3
|35-430 ug/dl
|An elevated DHEAS level may be improved through use of dexamethasone, prednisone, or insulin-sensiting medications.
|Day 3
|.7-3.1 ng/ml
|Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
|Day 3
|18-114 nmol/l
|Increased androgen production often leads to lower SHBG
|17 Hydroxyprogesterone
|Day 3
|20-100 ng/dl
|Mid-cycle peak would be 100-250 ng/dl, luteal phase 100-500 ng/dl
|Fasting Insulin
|8-16 hours fasting
|< 30 mIU/ml
|The normal range here doesn't give all the information. A fasting insulin of 10-13 generally indicates some insulin resistance, and levels above 13 indicate greater insulin resistance.
Blood Glucose Levels
|Type of Test
|Time to
|What value means
|Fasting Glucose
|8-16 hours fasting
|70-110 mg/dl
|A healthy fasting glucose level is between 70-90, but up to 110 is within normal limits. A level of 111-125 indicates impaired glucose tolerance/insulin resistance. A fasting level of 126+ indicates type II diabetes.
|Glycohemoglobin / Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)
|< 6 %
|An HbA1c measures glucose levels over the past 3 months. It should be under 6% to show good diabetic control (postprandial glucose levels rarely going above 120). Good control reduces the risk of miscarriage and birth defects.
Glucose Tolerance Test with Insulin (GTT / IGTT)
|Normal Glucose Values
|Normal Insulin Values
|What the Results Mean
|< 126 mg/dl
|< 10 mIU/ml
|Normal glucose results are 70-90, 111 or over is impaired, 126 or over is diabetic. Insulin levels above 10 show insulin resistance.
|0.5 hour
|< 200 mg/dl
|40-70 mIU/ml
|A truly normal glucose response will not exceed 150.
|1 hour
|< 200 mg/dl
|50-90 mIU/ml
|Some want to lower the threshold on glucose to < 180 to identify early stages of diabetes. Insulin > 80 shows insulin resistance, or a level 5 times that of the fasting level (i.e., a fasting of 11 followed by a 1 hour > 55)
|2 hours
|< 140 mg/dl
|6-50 mIU/ml
|A truly normal glucose response is 110 or lower.
Insulin > 60 is IR.
|3 hours
|< 120 mg/dl
|4 hours
|< 120 mg/dl
Cholesterol, Triglycerides and C-Peptide
|What to Test
|Time to Test
|What value means
|Triglycerides (TG)
|8-16 hours fasting
|< 200 mg/dl
|Borderline high is 200-400, high is 400-1000, and very high is >1000. Elevated levels are a risk factor for coronary artery disease.
|Cholesterol Total
|8-16 hours fasting
|< 200 mg/dl
|A level of 200-239 is borderline high, and a level 240+ is high. Increased levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.
|low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL)
|8-16 hours fasting
|< 160 mg/dl
|This is the "bad" cholesterol. In someone with one risk factor for heart disease, < 160 is recommended, with 2 risk factors < 130, and those with documented coronary heart disease the target is < 100
|high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL)
|8-16 hours fasting
|> 34 mg/dl
|This is the "good" cholesterol which may be increased through a healthy diet and exercise. The HDL level is usually estimated by taking total cholesterol and subtracting LDL, rather than by direct measure.
|8-16 hours fasting
|0.5 to 4.0 ng/ml
|Levels increase with insulin production.
|< 1.4 mg/dl
|Levels 1.4 mg/dl and higher may indicate renal (kidney) disease or renal dysfunction.
Hope this gives you an understanding of what to expect from the test and what it means. Now you can ask informed questions of your doctor. I will add the pregnancy values & saliva test value and include a pdf with all the results. If you see any inaccuracies please let me know.


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Date: November 18 2012
The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, suffered a humiliating blow when his plans to democratise the police were met by overwhelming voter indifference.
The lowest ever turnout in a national poll is threatening to undermine the new elected commissioners' legitimacy. Many of the powerful police and crime commissioners for the 41 forces across England and Wales outside London were elected by only 7 per cent of those eligible to vote, with turnout averaging 15 per cent - below the previous 24 per cent low recorded in the 1999 European elections. At one polling station, in Newport, Gwent, no voters turned up at all on Thursday.
The Electoral Commission has ordered an inquiry into Friday's £75 million ($115 million) washout, saying that the low turnout was ''a concern for everyone who cares for democracy''.
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Complete Information on PhobiasComplete information on Phobias or Fears of Mankind beginning with the Phobia List 1 and Phobia List 2 which lists out all the Phobias that have been defined by Psychology. Learn about how Panic Attacks and Anxiety affect human beings.
Discover the symptoms & causes of Social Phobias and analyse current Treatment of Phobias, Anxiety & Panic or just read up on another article on Treatment & Cures of Phobias.
Phobias and Panic AttacksPerhaps you may suffer from a Social Phobia or some kind of Panic Disorder. In that case you can find out the Causes of Phobia & Panic or analyse the different Types of Phobias.
Explore your Fear Factor and find out what scares you. Read about the association between Anxiety and Phobias. Browse Facts about Phobias or simply get further Information on Phobias & Fears.
Not had enough info on Fear and Phobias then you might like to read about Panic Anxiety Disorders or browse an article on Funny & Weird Phobias.
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A wedding day album, photographed by Welsh photographer Rhydian Lewis. In this creation, Lisa & Damian share their beautiful wedding day with all of us at the Dockside hotel, Story Bridge, Brisbane, Australia. August 2nd 2008.
i shoot mostly people, but i also shoot still life. i enjoy shooting weddings, and advertising, and also lifestyle. i can service the whole of australia and new zealand in the photography field, so if you like my work and would like to work with me, then please call. rhydian x
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Paulsen's Career Match-By-Match
2010-11 Season (Senior): Stanford's starter at 133 pounds ... compiled a 15-5 overall record and a 7-1 mark in duals ... qualified for the NCAA Tournament with a third-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships in Corvallis, Ore. ... was 0-2 at NCAA's in Philadelphia, Pa. ... scored 24 dual points for the team ... was 6-0 in major decisions ... posted one fall on the year against Arizona State's David Prado at the Reno Tournament of Champions on Dec. 19 where he finished fourth overall ... went 3-1 at the Lone Star Duals in mid-January.
2009-10 Season (Junior): Stanford's starting 133-pounder, finished with a 24-15 overall record and a 11-6 mark in duals ... earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Championships ... posted a 1-2 record at NCAAs, including a 16-1 technical fall over Wyoming's Cory VomBaur ... placed fifth at his first Pac-10 Championships ... led the team with five technical fall victories on the year ... fourth on the squad with 44 dual points ... began the year with a season-best seven consecutive wins ... placed third at the Fullerton Open with a 5-1 record in late November.
2008-09 Season (Sophomore): Competed unattached in three tournaments, placed in all three events and tallied an 11-2 record ... earned bonus points in seven of his 11 wins, including four pins, two technical falls and a major decision ... went undefeated at the Menlo Open to claim the 133-pound title ... posted a 4-1 record to finish third at the Fullerton Open ... tallied two technical falls, a pin and a major decision during the tournament ... went 5-1 at the California Collegiates in January, pinning three of his six opponents to take third place.
2007-08 Season (Redshirt Freshman): Stanford's starting 133-pounder before being sidelined by an injury ... posted an 11-4 record and won the only dual match he wrestled for the Cardinal ... nabbed four major decisions ... pinned his first opponent of the year and went undefeated at the Menlo Open ... went on to win his first six bouts of the season ... came within one match of placing at the Central Missouri Open and the Fullerton Open, combining for seven wins between the two events.
2006-07 Season (Freshman): Competed unattached at the Fullerton Open and the California Collegiates ... earned nine wins in 12 matches and pinned two opponents ... also won three matches by technical fall and one by major decision ... took third at the California Collegiates with a 5-1 mark ... ended the season on a four-match win streak ... competed at the FILA Junior National Championships in April.
High School: A four-year letterwinner at Calvary Chapel High School ... captained the team as a senior ... a four-time Pacific Coast League Champion ... a two-time CIF Champion ... placed in the top-three at the state championships for three straight seasons ... took second at senior nationals as a senior ... Masters Champion as a senior ... posted a 41-2 record during final high school season ... named the Orange County Register's Wrestler of the Year as a senior.
Personal: Son of Michael and Debbie Paulsen ... majoring in engineering ... enjoys biking.


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Some background: I carry a Kimber CDP II Ultra, which I love, in a Milt Sparks IWB at 4 o'clock and practice with at the range routinely. Most of the time it is IWB I don't think about its presence other than guarding against an unintentional unveiling. I also have a collectable .357 Python which is a fun shoot.
My interest: I am (note the contradiction) seriously toying with the idea of adding to the armaments. Here's where I would be grateful for the input of the members of this great board.
1. Since I am all jiggy with Kimber, it seems sensible to have an in-house firearm with the same feel and safety mechanisms. A Pro or Compact seems reasonable, and I could pop the .22 conversion on top for inexpensive fun plinkin', though the Compact would have the .22 clip hanging long.
2. Related to (1) was the opinion I heard by a FFL dealer. He said he found he had a hard time selling the full sized CDP Pro because it was too light. Huh? He said most who end up buying 5" 1911 models wanted the full weight when they'd use it for target practice. That's not an issue for me, as the 3" unit handles fine, even in IDPA.
3. Also capturing my eye is a Glock 36, but I don't intend on carrying two CCWs at once. Oh my! What's a guy gonna do?:tumbleweed:
4. I plan on selling prototype Colt Python chambered in .22 to make up the bulk of the costs, in case anyone's wondering what's with this guy's high tastes!
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Recently I published an interview with Marisa de los Santos, author of Love Walked In and Belong to Me, and just loved the comments the post generated.
Now, I have known for a long time just how interesting and engaging my readers are 🙂 but it was delightful to have such a compelling discussion in the comments, too.
First, here's a selection of thought-provoking insights I just loved…
From Molly:
I thoroughly enjoyed the interview! I love hearing how writers write! She is an author who cares deeply about the things I care about: discovering just the perfect word for the situation and character development. I find it interesting that she "lives" with the character for 6 months before writing the story and she is still surprised by how they act. Fascinating!
From Karina:
I absolutely LOVED Love Walked In and have been wanting to read Belong to Me. It's funny, because I really hesitated about reading Love Walked In. I thought it was going to be overly analytical, somehow. But I was caught up in the prose and the plot, when I started reading. De los Santos sure has a mastery of the language! This is one of those books where sometimes you just want to reread a line, not because of the meaning per se but because the words are so lovely!
And from G:
I read Love Walked In and was impressed to see that Marisa had started Belong to Me first…that might explain why the characters in Love Walked In seem so well fleshed out. After thoroughly enjoying Love Walked In, I'd be delighted to have an opportunity to read Belong to Me. It seemed like there was so much more to say about the marriage and relationship between Cornelia and Teo; I hope Belong to Me dives more deeply into that. Thanks for the great interview.
By the way, I know some of my readers have their own book blogs, too… Please leave a comment below with a link to your own blog. A brief summary would be great, too!
Thank you!