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Crowdrise Marathon Contest
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Our friends at Crowdrise are doing a contest for all of the New York City Marathon campaigns that have signed up this week. Whichever marathon project raises the most money on Crowdrise, starting today, September 22, through the end of the day on Tuesday, September 28 will get their marathon project featured on one of the rotating slots on the Crowdrise home page for the following week.
Please check out the page and show some support for those on Team Autism Speaks for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon.
October 2, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Crowdrise is great and Ed Norton rocks! Found a good site http://www.itrulycare.com that seems to be a great socially good alternative, that picks up where CR leaves off.


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According the the website the CAM expert for linux seems to be rather outdated (some are more than 5 years old). Are there any plans for a modern linux release, i.e. ubuntu 8.04 or newer?
I'd consider the app if it would work on a modern system as I am looking for a CAD/CAM solution that I can afford, that can create G-code for a linux EMC2 CNC setup. (Lumenlab Micro m2).
The current EMC2 bundle is built on Ubuntu 8.04 (LTS), and having the full software suite that goes with it and runs well on that platform (Linux) with a common look and feel (Qcad +Cam expert) is a BIG bonus.

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Mental Health Center
Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder)
In this article
How Does Dissociation Change the Way a Person Experiences Life?
There are several main ways in which the psychological processes of dissociative identity disorder change the way a person experiences living, including the following:
- Depersonalization. This is a sense of being detached from one's body and is often referred to as an "out-of-body" experience.
- Derealization. This is the feeling that the world is not real or looking foggy or far away.
- Amnesia. This is the failure to recall significant personal information that is so extensive it cannot be blamed on ordinary forgetfulness. There can also be micro-amnesias where the discussion engaged in is not remembered, or the content of a meaningful conversation is forgotten from one second to the next.
- Identity confusion or identity alteration. Both of these involve a sense of confusion about who a person is. An example of identity confusion is when a person has trouble defining the things that interest them in life, or their political or religious or social viewpoints, or their sexual orientation, or their professional ambitions. In addition to these apparent alterations, the person may experience distortions in time, place, and situation.
It is now acknowledged that these dissociated states are not fully mature personalities, but rather they represent a disjointed sense of identity. With the amnesia typically associated with dissociative identity disorder, different identity states remember different aspects of autobiographical information. There is usually a "host" personality within the individual, who identifies with the person's real name. Ironically, the host personality is usually unaware of the presence of other personalities.
What Roles Do the Different Personalities Play?
The distinct personalities may serve diverse roles in helping the individual cope with life's dilemmas. For instance, there's an average of two to four personalities present when the patient is initially diagnosed. Then there's an average of 13 to 15 personalities that can become known over the course of treatment. While unusual, there have been instances of dissociative identity disorder with more than 100 personalities. Environmental triggers or life events cause a sudden shift from one alter or personality to another.


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Women tend to have a lot of justifiable complaints during pregnancy, ranging from nausea to back pain to acute clumsiness. While some of the challenges pregnant women face are unavoidable, fitness and flexibility certainly make being with child — and delivering said child — easier. While many women tend to turn to prenatal yoga, prenatal Pilates also offers women a unique set of tools for helping them adjust to the landslide of physical and emotional changes that constitute the landscape of pregnancy.
Some of the most common changes, says Gina Hughes, a certified Pilates instructor at Boulder Bodyworks in Boulder, Colo., "are the lower back and hips compressing and tightening, the body's blood supply increasing, and the head and shoulders rounding forward." Add a 30-pound weight gain to the mix and you can see why pregnant women tend to resemble slow-moving vehicles.
"A consistent pregnancy Pilates practice, however, helps open the hips and decompress the low back, promotes better breath and circulation, and lifts the shoulder girdle up off the ribs, allowing more space for the organs and less strain on the head and neck," says Hughes.
Sound enticing? That's only the half of it. It's something of an understatement to say that women also experience heightened emotions and stress during pregnancy (think PMS on steroids). Pilates tames the inner tumult through specific breath work designed to calm and relax the nervous system.
"Deep abdominal breathing, a key principle of Pilates, is probably the single most important thing for a pregnant woman to practice," says Carolyne Anthony, founder of The Center for Women's Fitness, a program that specializes in pre- and postnatal Pilates. Not only does working with the breath focus the mind, it keeps the abdominal muscles toned during the late stages of pregnancy and even helps to open up the pelvis and prepare for the pushing stage.
But before you make your way to the nearest reformer, remember this — pregnancy is not the time to decide you finally want to get buff and lean. You are not trying to make fitness gains but rather to maintain core strength and increase body awareness. If you are starting to feel the twinges of bump envy, it's better to explore Pilates before you are pregnant, so you are familiar with the principles and can modify the poses with more intelligence.
Even if you are already an avid Pilates practitioner, there are cases in which prenatal Pilates may not be a good fit. Women with an incompetent cervix or placenta previa and anyone experiencing bleeding should avoid exercise, for instance. As with any prenatal exercise program, you should consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning. If you are given the all-clear, find a qualified Pilates instructor who specializes in prenatal clients, take a deep breath and learn to respect your body's wisdom during this fecund time.
Tips for modifying Pilates while pregnant
- Focus on good posture and alignment. "At the root of Pilates is the idea of total body integration, which I think of as moving the entire body as a symphony," says Anthony. "This is what a woman has to do during labor and delivery."
- The goal of prenatal Pilates is to strengthen rather than stretch, as joints are prone to instability. Don't go to the end range of the joints, as your body won't be able to support that type of movement.
- Avoid the strong use of abdominals, such as crunches, which can cause the abdominal muscles to separate (diastasis recti). Any kind of sit-up or holding in the belly is contraindicated during pregnancy.
- From the second trimester on, many doctors do not advise any supine lying, as it can reduce the supply of blood to a mother's brain. If you do have approval to lie on your back, don't do it for very long. You can also modify exercises by doing them from a seated position, standing, kneeling or lying back propped up on your elbows.
- Squats are one of the best ways to open the pelvic outlet. Start working on them in the second trimester when you still have most of your strength — getting up from a squatting position can prove challenging.
Prenatal Pilates guide by trimester
First trimester: Abdominal roll down
Benefits: Strengthens the transverse abdominus and obliques
- Sit on the top of the "sit bones," knees bent and feet on the floor.
- The arms may be extended forward or placed under the thighs for more support.
- Inhale to prepare.
- Exhale and rock the pelvis backwards, pulling the abdominals towards the spine.
- Inhale to recover.
- Exhale to repeat pelvic rock.
- Repeat this exercise between five and eight times.
Second trimester: Squats against the wall
Benefits: Builds leg strength, works the muscles used for the pushing stage (pelvic floor), strengthens inner thighs and stabilizes the pelvis
- Place the ball against the wall and lean the back into it. The ball should be in the lower back.
- Place a small ball between the inner thighs if desired.
- Inhale.
- Exhale and lower the hips until thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Inhale and press into the heels and squeeze the glutes to push up.
Third trimester: Piriformis stretch
Benefits: Stretches the piriformis and may help alleviate sciatic pain
- Start on the hands and knees.
- Extend one leg behind the body.
- Place the leg across the body.
- Look over the shoulder toward the extended leg.
- Press the heel into the floor.
Learn how to have a fit and healthy pregnancy with prenatal health and fitness videos on GaiamTV.com.
Images and Pilates guide courtesy of Carolyne Anthony


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New cancer collaborations
30.01.2013 - Swiss 4-Antibody and Ludwig Institute will expand their cooperation, while Curie-Cancer and Genosplice Technology inked a cancer genomics pact.
The two new cancer collaborations were kicked-off yesterday. The French bioinformatics expert Genosplice Technology and the tech-transfer arm of Paris-based Institut Curie aim at developing high value-added cancer genomic approaches. GenoSplice will gain access to several Curie-Cancer technology platforms and research programmes and will contribute to the development of new products against cancer through genome mapping using its bioinformatics expertise. The partners aim to define a genomic map for prostate cancer including pathways and therapeutic options. In a second project the French will seek response biomarkers for a preclinical peptide that already has been proven effective in mouse xenograft experiments.
On the same day, Swiss 4-Antibody AG and US-based Ludwig Institute expanded its existing cancer antibody development pact with three new targets provided by Brazilian antibody developer Recepta Biopharma SA. The partners will focus their R&D partnership on the generation of three antibodies targeting important cancer immune checkpoints. Under the terms of the agreement, 4-Antibody will use its high-throughput Retrocyte Display® technology platform to generate and produce fully human therapeutic antibody candidates. The Ludwig Institute will validate the new constructs and then, together with Recepta Biopharma, will take these antibody drugs into early clinical testing from 2015 in the US and Brazil.
4-Antibody and Ludwig jointly will own the antibody drugs while Recepta Biopharma has baged exclusive commercial rights to Brazil in return for undisclosed licensing fees. 4-Antibody will take the lead securing commercialisation partners for the antibody drugs in territories outside Brazil on behalf of itself and Ludwig. Future returns from the collaboration outside of Brazil will be shared among the three parties.
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The last time John Nunnemacher had health insurance was 15 years ago, when his employer paid for his coverage.
Since then, the freelance graphic artist hasn't been able to afford a policy. Luckily, he didn't get seriously ill or have a bad accident -- which could have left the San Jose man bankrupt.
But as of New Year's Day, the 43-year-old Nunnemacher was once again insured.
Nearly four years after Congress passed a controversial health care law, tens of thousands of Californians like Nunnemacher can now see a doctor without begging for charity care.
More than 400,000 Californians have signed up for a private health care plan through the state's new online insurance exchange that opened for business Oct. 1. An additional 460,000 are now eligible for Medi-Cal, the state's health program for the poor that was expanded under the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.
"The day I signed up for it, I was literally in tears," said Nunnemacher, who immediately tweeted the news to friends and family, who quickly congratulated him.
Despite all the new potential patients, hospitals and medical clinics from San Jose to Oakland to Walnut Creek reported that they haven't yet been overwhelmed with previously uninsured people seeking care.
Several medical facilities reported being busy since the new health plans kicked in Wednesday. But that, health officials said, was mostly because people were suffering from the seasonal flu.
In Oakland, 32-year-old independent music producer Clifford Brown said it's been five years since he's had medical insurance. Brown said he's been able to support his family and maintain a "pretty good quality of life," as long as he doesn't "get too sick."
Brown initially thought he was eligible for an exchange plan as well, but his income is too low to qualify for a private plan. So he's reluctantly joined Medi-Cal, with the hope of moving to a Kaiser exchange plan later this year if he makes more money.
"I'm not super excited about it -- it doesn't sound like fun," Brown said of the hassles that can surface with Medi-Cal, such as less availability of medical specialists. "But it's better than nothing -- and definitely better for a catastrophic situation."
Nunnemacher's monthly premium for his Anthem Blue Cross of California plan, priced at $360 on the state's online Covered California health insurance exchange, was reduced to about $100 because his modest income makes him eligible for a federal subsidy.
Still, it was evident Friday that some people who qualify for low-cost insurance aren't yet aware of it, despite Covered California's massive TV and radio advertising campaign.
Inside a "patient access" room across from Santa Clara County's Valley Medical Center, Nick Edwards, a 56-year-old construction project manager from San Jose, waited to talk to someone about paperwork related to his emergency room visit at VMC last week because of a worrisome pain in his leg.
He hasn't been insured since he lost his COBRA plan from his last employer 18 months ago.
Edwards said that even though the pain turned out to be nothing serious, the few hours he spent in the ER will cost him thousands of dollars. It's time, he acknowledged, to get health insurance.
"I thought it only applied to people who already had private insurance," Edwards said of the Covered California exchange. He added that he was heading home to study his options on the exchange.
Not everyone is pleased with the law.
Five million Americans, including some 900,000 Californians, were notified by their insurance companies late last year that their plans were being canceled, mostly because they didn't conform to the requirements of the new law. And many of them were outraged.
President Barack Obama eventually agreed to allow each state to decide if it wanted to extend those policies through 2014. But Covered California's board refused to go along. Then, just days before the late-December sign-up deadline, the Obama administration quietly decided to allow those people to keep their old plans through this year.
By then, however, many of those had signed up for a new exchange plan, which in many cases was not only more expensive but also didn't include some of their doctors or hospitals.
"This should have been transparent from the get-go," longtime Los Gatos resident Phil Brouwer said of the controversy over the narrower health care networks.
He said that out of the five doctors he and his wife use, only one has decided to stay in the couple's Blue Shield of California network.
"Doctors are fleeing and refusing to go along" with lower rates that are being imposed through the new law, Brouwer said.
Others, meanwhile, are frustrated because they have yet to receive any confirmation from insurance companies after paying the first month's premium.
Successfully signing up for a plan doesn't guarantee coverage unless consumers pay first. The payment must be received by the insurance company by Monday. Some insurers, however, may extend that deadline.
Still, the promise of being able to finally go to any doctor far outweighs the law's kinks and shortcomings.
Said San Jose's Nunnemacher: "I hoped this day would come. I worried that it wouldn't. And I'm very glad that it finally has."


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About the Book
When Katherine Sharpe arrived at her college health center with an age-old complaint, a bad case of homesickness, she received a thoroughly modern response: a twenty-minute appointment and a prescription for Zoloft—a drug she would take for the next ten years. This outcome, once unlikely, is now alarmingly common. Twenty-five years after Prozac entered the marketplace, 10 percent of Americans over the age of six use an SSRI antidepressant.
In Coming of Age on Zoloft, Sharpe blends deeply personal writing, thoughtful interviews, and historical context to achieve an unprecedented portrait of the antidepressant generation. She explores questions of identity that arise for people who start medication before they have an adult sense of self. She asks why some individuals find a diagnosis of depression reassuring, while others are threatened by it. She presents, in young people's own words, their intimate and complicated relationships with their medication. And she weighs the cultural implications of America's biomedical approach to moods.
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Critical Praise
"Intuitive and investigative, personal and historical, narrative-rich and fact-packed….Part of what makes this book riveting is the way Sharpe sets her own story within the larger context of cultural, social, and psychiatric changes that moved depression (along with other mental illnesses) into the medical spotlight." — Elle
"Sharpe is excellent at detailing the positives and negatives of these drugs … But she is best at probing broader societal issues … This is a fine book that nicely weaves together personal, sociological, and philosophical perspectives for a thoughtful view of how antidepressants are shaping many people's lives." — Publishers Weekly
"A knowing account of what it is like to grow up on psychiatric medications....Balanced and informative--an education for any parent considering psychiatric medication for a troubled adolescent." — Kirkus Reviews
"Beautifully written. . . . This is a book for anyone taking or thinking about taking antidepressants, anyone who prescribes them, anyone who wonders about their suitability-or anyone who wants a mirror held up to our time." — Dr. David Healy, author of Let Them Eat Prozac
"A fascinating look at how drugs and trends have shaped the identities of individuals and of a generation-provocative without being sensationalistic, skillfully written, and totally necessary." — Emily Gould, author And the Heart Says Whatever
Product Details
- Imprint: Harper Perennial
- On Sale: 06/05/2012
- Trimsize: 5.313 in (w) x 8 in (h) x 0.757 in (d)
- Pages: 336
- List Price: 14.99 USD
- BISAC1: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
- BISAC2: PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health


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Definition of cult in English:
1A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object: the cult of St Olaf
More example sentences
- The pre-Christian religion of the Fijians was both animistic and polytheistic, and included a cult of chiefly ancestors.
- The cult of the ancestors is practiced among many of the ethnic groups.
- As he notes, cults of holy images have been the subject of a long debate in Christianity.
1.1A relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or as imposing excessive control over members: a network of Satan-worshipping cults
More example sentences
- The loss of life was terrible, but it was no more than one in a series of occasional tragedies caused by the misguided beliefs of cults and their members.
- Will witches, cults, and strange religions soon get taxpayers' dollars?
- Society suffers from dangerous sects and cults, militia movements, media control, and misrepresentations of psychiatric treatment and mental disorders.
sect, religious group, denomination, religious order, church, faith, faith community, belief, persuasion, affiliation, movement;
group, body, faction, clique
1.2A misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular thing: the cult of the pursuit of money as an end in itself
More example sentences
- The fellow with the Village People mustache, who wears a white dress shirt and tie, is being marketed as a cult of personality.
- Does it bother you that there's a cult of personality built up around him?
- Or perhaps they center too much on the cult of personality from the opposing side.
obsession with, fixation on, mania for, passion for;
idolization of, admiration for, devotion to, worship of, veneration of, reverence for
2A person or thing that is popular or fashionable among a particular group or section of society: the series has become a bit of a cult in the UK [as modifier]: a cult film
More example sentences
- It did remarkably well at the box office, and garnered a strong cult following among college-age Americans.
- The company's ads have gained a cult following among advertisers and laymen alike.
- Shooting took about a month and the film became a cult classic among many people.
informal thing
cultic adjective
- Example sentences
- This cultic resonance is recognized by his followers.
- But it is revealing that such pagan theological speculation was confined to philosophy, and the traditional cultic systems carried on for centuries irrespective of these philosophical discussions.
- Much pre-Christian paganism, in fact, had not even advanced to the point where cultic ritual was combined with an interest in ethical or philosophical questions of goodness and right and truth.
cultish adjective
- Example sentences
- I was unfamiliar with these guys, and if you'd asked me to categorize their sound based on name alone, I'd have guessed they were one of those bluegrass groups beloved by cultish country aficionados and nobody else.
- Such a pompous patriarchal prerogative recalls the utopian communes that sprang up in America in the 19th century around the cultish figure of an inspired leader, many of whom gleefully devoted themselves to the practice of free love.
- The following behavior changes do not necessarily imply there is a cult problem, but if someone you know has become deeply involved with a new group or organization and exhibits many of these changes it may indicate a cultish involvement.
cultishness noun
- Example sentences
- It will doubtless push him beyond the high-end cultishness that currently defines his popularity; an exhaustive BBC documentary about his life and work, due to be shown in the next few weeks, should only compound its impact.
- Here's where the academy's cultishness emerges most strongly - because it's an institution where you can only fail yourself and your leaders.
- That update of a stylish 60s cult show lacked the, well, style and cultishness of the original.
cultism noun
- Example sentences
- Paying a fake rabbi to tie a red string around your wrist is not Jewish mysticism - it is superstitious cultism.
- He must snap out of the cocoon of cultism and accept that it's time to hand on to his successor.
- In each of these cases and many others the crucial distinction is that the passion for cinema reaches a point where it must manifest itself in some way beyond mere attendance at screenings, be it cultism, criticism, or film-making.
cultist noun
- Example sentences
- Although never cultists, major artists endorsed industrialisation in the 1920s, and endeavoured to make men glad cogs in the gigantic industrial machine.
- We were alarmed at the sophistication of the weapons in possession of the cultists.
- Unfortunately, the instrumentalists and machine cultists seem to be winning, further delegitimating the worthiness and utility of critical thinking.
Early 17th century (originally denoting homage paid to a divinity): from French culte or Latin cultus 'worship', from cult- 'inhabited, cultivated, worshipped', from the verb colere.
Words that rhyme with cultconsult, exult, indult, insult, penult, result, ult
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UPDATE: "The Flash" Hasn't Cast Savitar, Says Berlanti
TV, Comic Books
Hello and welcome to Shelf Porn, our weekly look into the homes of comic fans around the world. Today's Shelf Porn comes from Louie, a man of few words, but a whole lot of shelves. "I love seeing how people store and display their collections so I thought I'd share mine," he said in his email.
You can find out how to submit your collection to Shelf Porn right here. And now take a look at Louie's collection …
WOW!! That's a rather impressive collection.
Nuff' Said
Excellent display but needs more Flash.
Oh. My. Good. Lord! ….shelf porn indeed!
That looks like a fun room to hang out in.
That is fuckin epic!
Love, love, love the old school Joker poster.
Best. Shelf porn. Ever!!!!
That has got to be the neatest, most organized collection I've ever seen! Beautiful!
Great collection !!! But, I thought we were supposed to take pictures of our home collections, not our local comic shop – LOL. Love the collection of statues. Lots of cool stuff!
Holy hell, that is just glorious.
I have no words…
Saw first shot with the framed prints – thought: oh that's really nice.
Saw second shot – though: oh my god! That is better than the warehouse at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark!
Amazing collection and set up.
That is the most stylish and orgamized room to display comics ever. Truly inspired, you have good taste and keep it understated, almost museum like. I will take ideas from you my friend. Excellent job.
holy shit this is the best one yet. i was going to submit mine, but now i dont want to
impresive collection i really love all the art work on the walls and all the hot wheels and super man stuff. bet i took a long time to put together
Hi guys . First of all I'd like to thank you for all your comments . It is really appreciated . I'm sorry for the lack of commentary prefacing my photos so I'll try rectifying that here . I have been reading comics since I was 9 so that makes it 30 years . I just LOVE the medium with all it's styles and genres and maybe got a bit carried away with it ( I wouldn't have it any other way ) My family and I just moved to our new place and it was a massive chore moving my collection . I couldn't stand the thought of having it all disorganised so I quickly knocked up the shelves and arranged them so it would all fit with room for more ( This is a definite ) Eventually I would like to join and paint all the shelves to add a bit more cleanliness when I get the chance . I have more ideas for my room which is actually 2 rooms joined together . The other half of the room will be my next opus to comics . Again thank you all .
Wow, this looks nicer than some comic shops I've walked into! Well done!
This is a geek heaven, not just a comic book collection.
Oh my giddy aunt!
We do indeed have a winner! Fantastic!
I'm actually wondering about the floppies…the collections seem to have all bases covered.
I wish my LCS was as well stocked. Hell I wish Amazon was!
I wish I had all those Greg Rucka books. Windows alway make me nervous in great rooms like this. If I could make one that nice, it would have to be in a windowless flood proof basement with temperature control like Homer has in the first Simpson's comic.
Are those all handmade bookcases? Did you use plans from anywhere?
I'm truly inspired by this layout and collection. Most impressive.
Timber for the book cases were just from the hardware store . Measured out the shelf spaces I needed then screwed each shelf in . Mdf on the back then fill , fill , fill .
Very cool. When that first pic loaded I got a little thrill like when Indy finally opened the tomb in Raiders! Very nice set up. I like how you've used the shelves back to back for more storage. It's definitely given me ideas. Have you even had the chance to read all those books and tradepaperbacks? I've gotten to the stage where I'm reducing my new comics reading because I have so much stuff already ( I still get way too much stuff though!!) and I figure when you have that much stuff time to focus on reading the back catalogue instead of the new stuff. Good to see you've still got the passion though. Keep it up.
Truly impressive. This is the type of room I'd love to have when I buy my next home…
Jamie I know exactly what you mean in regards to getting around to reading back issues . I have never been a fan of long boxes because I love having ready access to my comics . You never know what reading mood you'll be in . I have read everything in my room except maybe half of the Showcases . If only I had more time . Red the Dove , when we built the house I didn't want the windows . My wife overruled me
wow….a collection of comic shop?!?!?!?!
color me jelly….
Wow, that's a brilliant collection – possibly the best I've ever seen. I am extremely envious
I'm having nerdgasm looking at this.
What do you do for a living? You own a comic book publishing company?!
Ha I wish Reverse Flash . Just a construction worker .
Congrats Louie!!! Just flat out BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow. Where do you keep your wife and kids? LOL
That is the best thing I've seen today!
Truly, TRULY amazing. Being an architecture major I really appreciate the thought put into laying this out and ordering everything so cleanly (some of these rooms we see on here just drive me crazy). Very clean, very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!
Best collection I've ever seen.
Wow. Just…wow.
Just amazing.
Nice to see Lost Girls on this shelf..I mean, if you're gonna show off your shelf porn you might as well have some actual porn..right?
The best I've seen so far. Humongous and very well-organized.
Can i get the plans or prints for the bookshelves
Very nice. I wish my space was this well organized.
best shelf porn ever.
This is a Library
Just one word…..WOW!
I'm always extremely jealous of these collections, but this one actually made my jaw drop.
That's a whole lot of reading, nice pics.
Shelf porn, the nuclear option.
Bloody hell fella that's a great collection. Sod going away on holiday, can I book into the room for a week?
I see the Harry Potter poster collection, but none of the movies. I found that odd, or maybe I just missed them.
Anyway, GREAT collection. Truly a work of art.
Gosh ! It's not a comics collection, it's a comic shop !!! Or a librairy devoted to comics ! I've never seen such a stuff. It's the story of all a life. AMAZING. Thank you for sharing, and bravo bravo bravo !
Very impressive!
Awesome. Beautiful. I came here after having checked the sad news that Carmine Infantino had passed away. It gave me the same feeling as when your pet dies and you cheer up the moment you get a new one.
Wow, I have just seen a picture of my dreams. I have 35 years worth of comics but all my pre-2001 stuff is stocked, boxed, under the roof. I don't have all that display space, but the real problem is that I need new shelves which, at the moment, I can't afford.
Holy Geek Cave, Batman.
That shelving really makes your room look good! Definitely better than ugly comic book boxes on the floor (my situation). And if you get bored of the Wonder Woman in Armor statue, feel free to send her my way! Wow!
That is a fantastic room. I am all envy.
Oh dear lord i so deserve that space !
Pretty epic! What are those really thin DC trades in between the complete Farside and the Absolutes?
WOW!! very inspiring.
You might wanna do a video tour one day.
Jesus jones!!! What everyone else said; 'king amazing!!!
Love it! Cool collection! Plus shelf space for the super large DC Comics 75 year history book.
Absolutely incredible. Just stunning. Thank you for sharing this with us all!
That's unreal Louie well done! Keep up the good work!
Lovely Collection and superbly diplayed.. congratulations.
So much beauty…..*sniff*
Is that Ghost Rider a glue and paint it yourself model kit? i think i had that.
impressive setup! thanks for sharing. maybe one day ill share mine.
Wow, incredible collection and an even more incredible way to present it. It's like having your own little comic library. I think I'd spend all day/every day in a room like this.
Not a big fan of Marvel though I see, haha
Thanks again for all the kind words guys . Sorry I haven't been able to respond to questions . Been working. In regards to building your own shelves you really need to see what space you have from ceiling to floor then work out what fits . When doing this check what lengths your local hardware store sells their timbres in order to maximise usage ( no or little off cuts ) Make the size of your shelf to what ever backing sheeting you can get to avoid cutting them . Work out your shelf spacings and square up everything .
Ryan , the Harry Potters were with the blurays on the opposite shelf of the DVDs . I forgot to submit the picture
Tim H , Wonder Woman statue is quite happy where she is
Jamie P , got 4 kids so there is no room in the house ( my room is MY retreat )
Timothycat , oversized Dini and Ross DC profile books , Waid and Hitch JLA Heavens Ladder , Superman/Fantastic Four by Jurgens and Morrisons 18 Days
Vito , yes it is . Got it for 3 dollars . Paint cost a lot more
Thanks again everyone .
Joey I do like some Marvel stuff but it's DC all the way for me
That is a lifetime of collecting. Beautiful. Hope you're kids share your passion and you get to pass on some of your immense enthusiasm. I too have 35 years of comics and my kids sometimes show an interest, ussually the Star Wars stuff. Very professional and nicely organized. I thought you might have worked Ina comic shop to have accumulated such a gorgeous collection. Well done its great. Wayne
Money doesn't buy you happiness. But it does buy you stuff that maks you happy, so there's that.
Very impressive collection and set up.
Man alive. I need all this collection in my life. Amazing setup.
Wow. Very impressive, well organized. Seeing collections like this always want me to have better organization in my collection.
And I love the Batman Forever McDonald's glasses! I had those as well. I think my favorite thing of shelf porn is seeing those random cool things that I recognize.
Best shelf porn ever.
Two questions for Louie:
– What's the book to the left of Absolute Dark Knight (Green Lantern and Flash are on the spine)
– The Daredevil hardcover to the left of Fantastic Four Omnibus Vol. 1, what is that? Did Marvel put out a Hardcover of the Elektra graphic novels? The Elektra Saga? I'm searching for it and can't seem to find it.
AWESOME collection. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
Hey Hawkman , the absolute edition of the Paul Dini and Alex Ross DC profile books . Although I love the individual books it is easier to read in hardcover . The Elektra hardcover is Miller and Sienkiewicz Elektra Assassin and Daredevil Love and War . It came out in 2003
Hey Louis – love your pictures! Thank you for sharing them.
Do you know where you got your frames from? They look like they're the exact same ones I have (I even have the same prints with the same size as yours but they're art from Adam Kubert) but I cannot find them anywhere online. I could have sworn I bought mine at Walmart but now I'm not so sure. Do you know where you got yours? What size are they?
I'll check back here in a couple of days for your response. If you're on twitter, you can find me by searching for my username – batmansgirl.
Oops! My apologies for misspelling your name, Louie!
batmansgirl , I got the frames from a local discount store for $4.50 each . Just a mum and pup store so unfortunately they wouldn't ship their stock .
Where did you get those glass shelves that hold your statues? Very nice collection by the way!
Ryan , cabinets were from Ikea . Usually they're $179 got them on sale for $99 . I am always looking for a bargain when it comes to dressing up my room . More money for comics that way .
Louie, thanks for the info. I had no idea they ever put out an oversize collection of all the World's Greatest Super-Heroes stories. I gotta track one down now. I'll say again, this was probably the greatest shelf porn I've ever seen.
my brother – very proud of you!!!
now…do they have shelf porn for my Air Jordan Collection – this would be very nice!!!
great f-n set up. made my day. too cool for words. rock on.
I think I have quite a collection of comic books myself but this is like "O.K. think again!"
What an amazing piece of art THAT room is. Respect! Besides the HC of Swamp Thing I couldn't find: is there a comic book in the world you do NOT own? I mean this is really heaven, I nearly fainted.
Showed this to my wife. "Look! And YOU think I AM crazy?"
And she was like "OMG don't even THINK about buying that much I will ask for a divorce" (not quite sure if she was serious but I won't be able to found out anyway) but she really liked the room as well.
Just WOW, bro!
Aw, rats. Thanks for answering my questions!
Spirou my comics and I had the relationship before my wife . She is the mistress . In regards to floppies I don't think my collection is all that impressive . I never really bought back issues , just stuff off the shelf as it came out ( which were quite a few ) . I started reading ongoing stuff in the early eighties so I don't really have a lot of key issues in comics history . Trades and hardcovers are really my only gateway into Golden , Silver or Bronze age stuff .
I wanna spend my next holiday in your room…;)
wow you must be a millionaire to afford a collection like that . Very nice indeed


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Trevor Jones, best known for his participation in Frogs Gone Fishin', will perform his side project at Samana Lounge in Vail Thursday night. He combines live guitar sound with electronic loops, creating an sound all his own. His music fusion uses the organic sound of a guitar and combines it with electronic sound created by a computer. Along with the guitar, Jones plays the keyboard and sings.
Jones' live show brings beats, huge bass and live-looping of real instruments for a dynamic experience every time. Jones' funk-driven show incorporates a visual component as well - 3D-projection mapping effects.
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Headphone Pioneer Koss Looks Back, and Forward
Amid the flash-in-the-pan frenzy that marks the Consumer Electronics Show, it's refreshing to encounter an older generation of company that is still pushing forward with new technology. Like Koss, for example.
Founder John Koss is credited with inventing stereo headphones in 1958. His son Michael, now CEO of the Milwaukee-based company, was frequently dragged to CES in the early years of marketing the family company's products. He is celebrating his 40th year at the show this year.
Michael Koss, who is 58, has plenty of stories about those early shows and how his father developed and marketed the company's initial products. The first 150 of them, for example, went through a baking process during manufacturing in his mother's oven, he says.
The elder Koss, who turns 83 in February, faced some fundamental problems in popularizing the idea of personal listening, his son says. One was that there was no jack in most stereo systems of the day to plug a set of headphones into.
So he kept pestering the big names in stereo equipment back in the day–men like Avery Fisher, Sidney Harmon and Hermon Scott–to get them to support headphones, which meant a costly retooling in manufacturing, Koss says.
"They were very stiff competitors," Koss says. "They were rumored to have spies in each other's factories."
His father would initially get turned down by one of the men, but hint that one of the customer's top rivals was thinking about adding a jack, Koss says. Eventually such gambits worked, and headphones–and jacks–became a mainstay of stereo equipment.
Today, the company has many product lines that are still favored by pro recording engineers and artists. But it has also taken some lumps over the years, amid stiff competition, the move to mobile devices and the dramatic shrinkage in the number of outlets selling high-fidelity gear, Koss says.
But the company remains a publicly held company with a distinct family flavor. The elder Koss remains chairman and Michael's brother and son also work there. They all personally listen to Koss headphones before they hit the market.
"Nothing is designed by a machine," Koss says. "It's all designed and listened to by people."
Meanwhile, technology marches forward. A key push at this year's CES is the company's marriage of Wi-Fi with headphones. The new product line, called Striva, works in three ways.
First, anywhere a user has Wi-Fi access, they can stream music directly to their headphones from Internet radio stations or other online services, the company says. That means, for example, a user could be listening to an online channel at home, get in the car, go to a Wi-Fi enabled Starbucks and resume listening, Koss says.
"It's a Web server that sits in your ears," he says.
Another scenario involves a wireless accessory called a content access point, or CAP, that is plugged into the stereo headphone jack on any smartphone, tablet or MP3 player. That way, music will be streamed wirelessly to the headphones using Wi-Fi.
And third, not surprisingly, the headphones can be used in a standard way.
The "pro" version, which resembles some other over-the-ear headphones, starts at a pricey $450 and sports battery life of up to 15 hours.
A mobile model, which has two bud-like structures that fit in each of a user's ears, has the added benefit of eliminating the wires that can can turn most portable stereo headphones into an annoying tangle. There are Bluetooth wireless stereo headhones on the market, but they require a wire going from one ear to the other, Koss says. Not so on his company's Striva Tap models, which costs $500.
They do have a considerable downside: battery life is rated at no longer than two hours. But Koss is confident that prices, and performance, will improve on the heavily patented Striva technology.
"It's a little expensive at the start but we can see it coming down so it becomes the de facto standard," Koss says.


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It's not surprising Charlie Huhn used to play in Humble Pie. For a rock star and frontman for Foghat, he certainly acts plenty humble.
"When we first played Harrah's, I thought I was going to be in heaven because when I would come to ski at Heavenly, I always saw Heart or Sammy Hagar on the billboards," Huhn said. "I wished I could play there because I was in lowly Humble Pie. Then six or seven years ago we (Foghat) got our first gig there and it was dream come true. This is our third time there. I still have the dressing room brass plates mounted on oak plaques. I'm the quintessential tourist."
Huhn's time in Humble Pie was after that band's glory days when it featured Peter Frampton and Steve Marriott, whose role he covered. Now he is the lead singer for Foghat, filling in for "Lonesome Dave" Peverett, who in 2000 chose his replacement shortly before he died of cancer.
"He fits perfectly," said lead guitarist Bryan Bassett. "I don't think we would be touring right now if we hadn't met Charlie. Dave knew Charlie and approved of his singing when he was with Humble Pie.
"The way I look at it, they have the same kind of quality, stage presence and kinds of rock sensibilities. At the same time, he's not a Dave clone. We felt it would be essential to not have a Dave copycat but have someone who was as equally talented as Dave and had their own personality."
Huhn's first big musical break was when he auditioned for and was hired by Ted Nugent, a fellow Michigan resident. Although Huhn became a big-time arena player, he remained a fan as well.
"I used to drive my little Volkswagen from Grand Rapids (Mich.) to Chicago with no heat in January just to see Savoy Brown," Huhn said. "Those guys were so good it just freaked me out. Then I saw (Foghat's) reunion '97. We opened as Humble Pie in Toledo. I went up to the bus after my show and got all their autographs. They had worked with original Humble Pie and were asking, 'Who's singing Steve Marriott?' I guess I did something right to get Dave's blessing to keep the band going."
Original drummer Roger Earl, in a 2007 interview with Lake Tahoe Action, remembered the story exactly as Huhn told it.
"I remembered his voice from that day he came on the bus in Toledo, and he was always a big fan of Dave's," Earl said. "Charlie Huhn was the only consideration for a singer in the band to carry on. It worked out well and we had Dave's blessing."
Huhn didn't even realize he was a candidate for Foghat.
"I didn't know I was in the running when I got the call," Huhn said. "I had a day job at Ford Motor Company when a co-worker told me Lonesome Dave had passed away. Then he looked at me in the eyes and pointed at me. The next day Roger Earl called. It was freaky."
Bassett, who played in Wild Cherry ("Play the Funky Music, White Boy") and Molly Hatchet, had teamed up with Peverett in 1990 when Earl and Peverett were feuding. The band was called "Lonesome Dave's Foghat."
"It was very interesting," Bassett said. "Dave had just returned from England on a hiatus and we became friends through our mutual love of blues music. I was working with a blues label then, Kingsnake records, and had a local blues band in Orlando. He used to come out and check us out and we became friends. When he decided to go out and tour again, he asked me to go out with him and that was my introduction to the band."
Producer Rick Rubin instigated a series of telephone calls that led to Peverett and Earl's reconciliation.
Huhn, Bassett and Earl have been together since 2000. Craig MacGregor, who has been in and out of the band since 1976, rejoined in 2005, replacing Tony Stevens.
Foghat in 2010 recorded a blues album, "Last Train Home," with Eddie Kirkland, who died in a car accident shortly after the studio sessions. Jeff Howell played bass on the record.
The band does about 75 shows a year, and Tahoe has become a regular stop for each new Foghat tour.
"We look forward to it," Bassett said. "They treat us fabulously at the venue and we always have a good crowd, and there is spectacular scenery, so we look forward to it every year."


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SNOWMASS - An investigation by Aspen Skiing Co. into the avalanche death of a Snowmass ski patroller Sunday has yet to confirm why the longtime employee was skiing alone in a permanently closed area of the ski mountain.
Forty-nine-year-old Patricia "Patsy" Hileman, of Snowmass Village, was killed Sunday while skiing alone in Ship's Prow Glades, a permanently closed area next to Upper Ladder, a run on the Hanging Valley Wall on Snowmass ski area, according to a statement from Skico. She triggered a small avalanche that swept her over a cliff.
Skico said Monday that it was continuing to investigate the circumstances of her death.
"At this point we have no knowledge of Patsy's intentions, and we will not speculate on this matter," spokesman Jeff Hanle said in the statement. "We can confirm that we have located only one set of tracks going into the area."
A postmortem examination determined that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the chest and back, according to the Pitkin County Coroner's Office. Hileman's next of kin was notified Sunday, according to the office.
Staff from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center was expected to visit the site on Monday.
The White River National Forest typically conducts its own investigations when deaths occur on forest land, particularly when members of the public are involved, spokeswoman Aurora Palmer said.
"Since this is different, we're kind of waiting until (Skico completes its inquiry) to see what their internal investigation suggests," Palmer said.
Hanle said Hileman was employed with Skico for 26 years. He wasn't aware of any immediate family members in the area.
Numerous comments on the Snowmass Ski Patrol's Facebook page expressed condolences for her death. Many called her friendly and remarked on her smile. Others said they would ski a run for her.
Ski Patrol launched a search for Hileman at 12:45 p.m. Sunday after she was overdue at her station. Patrollers located her at 1:23 p.m. and immediately initiated medical treatment. Hileman was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:37 p.m., and her body was transported to the Snowmass Clinic.
Details of the slide posted Sunday on the avalanche center's website said it occurred on an unsupported slope facing northeast at 11,800 feet. The center forecast avalanche danger in the Aspen area Sunday as considerable on slopes near and above treeline facing northwest, north, northeast or east and moderate in other areas.
Hileman's death was Colorado's first avalanche-related fatality of the 2012-13 season.


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Comprehensive Landcover Change Study of Myanmar
Satellite Image of Burma
Rollover: Landcover Change
(Green: Forest, Red: Deforested)
Burma (Myanmar) has over half of the remaining closed-canopy forest in mainland Southeast Asia. With a wide range of habitats and ecosystems, it has one of the highest biodiversity values in Asia. The large undisturbed forested patches in Burma are important for the survival of several endangered species including tiger, elephant and Eld's deer.
Recent reports suggest that deforestation rates in Burma have increased dramatically in recent years. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization released a report in 2001 that suggests Burma is among the 10 Asian countries with the highest tropical deforestation rates. Although these reports are alarming, no detailed landcover change map has ever been produced for the entire country to verify these estimates.
Scientists at the Zoo's Conservation and Research Center are using high-resolution satellite imagery to map landcover change in Burma. Using Landsat TM and ETM+ imagery from multiple dates (from the 1990s to the current decade), they assessed current landcover and deforestation patterns in Burma over the past ten years.
The results of the landcover change map will provide scientists and policy makers with current information on the status of Burma's forests and the threats they face. It will also be used to map remaining habitat for endangered species such as the Asian elephant; and to assess the effectiveness of Burma's protected area system.


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Bill to raise the smoking age stalls because of fiscal note
A Texas Senate panel on Tuesday discussed but took no vote on a bill that would raise to 21 the minimum age for buying or possessing tobacco products.
Currently, Texans must be 18 to purchase or possess cigarettes, cigars, snuff and chewing tobacco.
Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, asked for delay so he can "work on" an unwelcome fiscal note that said his bill would reduce tobacco tax revenues by $42.6 million over the next two years.
"Ironically [it] means that we're relying on these 19 and 20 … year olds to smoke cigarettes so we can balance our budget," Uresti said.
The fiscal note was prepared by the Legislative Budget Board. It quotes the comptroller's office as saying "the age change provision would result in an estimated 33 percent reduction in the use of all tobacco products by 18 to 20 year old Texans."
Uresti suggested that any short-term hit to a fund created in 2006 to pay for school property tax cuts would be greatly eclipsed savings in state health care programs over time, as fewer Texans fall ill from tobacco use. He said direct costs of tobacco use exceed $5 billion a year in Texas. Of that, $1.6 billion is paid by the state-federal Medicaid program, he said.
"This is the one disease … that we can prevent if we're forward-thinking," Uresti said.


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Shimmering stars on a midnight sky make for that perfect design! Crafted in polished sterling silver, this ring is topped with one oval shaped 10 x 12mm moonstone cabochon. The center stone is surrounded by a halo of 14 round full cut 2mm sapphires for a mesmerizing style. All of the gemstones are in prong settings.
Please note: Gemstones may vary in color and/or pattern. Please allow for these natural variations.
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Sterling silver, also called fine silver, is a beautifully lustrous cool-toned precious metal favored in fine jewelry among other products. The most reflective of all metals (excluding mercury), sterling silver looks stunning by itself and brings out the best hues in an array of colorful gemstones.
Sterling silver can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, Ag, the chemical symbol for silver, comes from a word that means "white and shining." The surface of silver can boast that shiny, polished appearance, or can be brushed, satin, matte, sandblasted, antiqued or oxidized (chemically blackened).
In order to be called sterling silver, a metal must be made up of a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (meaning other metals), including but not limited to copper and nickel. The alloy is added to pure silver to make the metal more durable, tougher and harder. Sterling silver is designated a fineness of "925." Pieces with sterling silver may be marked "sterling."
Finishes on Sterling Silver
Finishing, or plating, is a common treatment with sterling silver. Popular types of plating are rhodium plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish plating. Plating is used to extend the life and sheen of the jewelry. After sizing or buffing a piece of jewelry with a machine, it must be re-plated to restore the finish.
Caring for Sterling Silver
Sterling silver becomes tarnished as the result of a natural chemical process that occurs when sterling silver is exposed to chemicals in the air, rubber, wool and latex. Humidity also plays a role in accelerating tarnishing. It's easy to keep your sterling silver sparkling, though, by taking a few steps to prevent tarnish and other wear and tear.
An ancient Persian legend states the Earth rests on a gigantic sapphire that gives its blue reflection to the sky. The most popular colors for sapphires range from light blue to a blue that appears black. Hence, the name was derived from the Latin form of the Greek word for blue, "sapphirus." Bright daylight makes most sapphires shine more vividly than the somewhat muted artificial light. So the most highly cherished color for blue sapphires is not the darkest blue, but a deep and satiated blue, which even in dim, artificial light remains to appear blue.
While sapphires are best known for being velvety blue, it was decided long ago to consider all gemstones of the mineral family corundum to be sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are termed "fancy" and can be nearly any color, including yellow, green, white/colorless, pink, orange, brown, purple, golden and even black. Red corundum is the exception, however, and was given the special name of "ruby." Since pink is really just a light red, the International Colored Gemstone Association has resolved to consider light shades of the red hue to be included in the category ruby, as it is too difficult to legislate where red ends and pink begins. In practice, however, pink shades of corundum are known as either pink ruby or pink sapphire. All sapphires rank a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, second only to diamonds in hardness.
There are a great number of varieties of sapphire, many of which are quite rare and highly sought-after in the gemstone market. A rare orange-pink variety, known as padparadscha, can be even more valuable than blue sapphire. Pronounced PAD-PA-RAD-SHAH, the name comes from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom. Endowed with both pink and orange color components, its hues range from pastels to fiery shades. Padparadscha sapphires are usually heat treated to improve and intensify their color, while the color of untreated stones will fade over time. An untreated padparadscha sapphire that has faded will return to its original pinkish-orange color, however, if exposed to sunlight for about an hour.
Another rare variety of sapphire is known as the color-changing sapphire. This stone exhibits different colors in different light. In natural light, color-changing sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet.
For experts and connoisseurs, the Kashmir-color is considered the most beautiful and valuable shade. It features a pure and intensive blue, which is enhanced by a fine, silky gloss. Its color does not change in artificial light, but remains intense with a deep, velvety sheen. Setting the standard for the color of top-quality sapphires, Kashmir sapphires were found in 1880 after an avalanche. They were intensely mined for only eight years until the source was depleted. The Burma-color is also considered especially valuable, ranging from rich royal blue to deep cornflower blue. Ceylon sapphires are prized as well for the luminosity and brilliance of their light to medium blue color.
There is a translucent variety of sapphire, called star sapphire, which displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. The mineral rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the stone, causing light to reflect in a phenomenon called "asterism." Six- or twelve-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star sapphires and rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. Value is influenced by the intensity of the body color and the strength and sharpness of the star. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the sapphire's spirit.
The stone is mined in many parts of the world. The oldest sapphire mines are situated in Ceylon, today called Sri Lanka, where gemstones were mined in ancient times. Most blue sapphires today come from Thailand or Australia, but sapphires from Kashmir and Myanmar (formerly Burma) are considered the most rare and highly prized. Sapphires are readily available in sizes of up to 2.00ct, but gems weighing 5.00-10.00ct are not unusual. The cushion-cut Logan Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighs an astounding 423.00ct and can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. There is also a 258.00ct stone set in the Russian crown, which is kept in the Diamond Fund in Moscow.
Because the gem has long symbolized sincere love and enduring faithfulness, blue sapphires are often given in engagement rings to express commitment and loyalty. Many women throughout the world decide on the blue stone for their engagement rings, as the gem also represents truth, friendship, harmony and consistency. Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, making it an ideal stone to symbolize the promise of marriage.
Often referred to as "Gem of the Heavens," sapphire also symbolizes a noble soul. It is September's birthstone and is traditionally given as 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gifts. Star sapphires are given for the 65th anniversary. The color sapphire-blue is known for representing clarity and competence. In fact, the first computer to ever declare victory over a chess grandmaster and world champion was named "Deep Blue."
Sapphires have been associated with magical powers throughout the ages. The Greeks identified white sapphires with Apollo and the oracles at Delphi used them to tap into the subconscious and super conscious. During the Middle Ages, sapphires symbolized the tranquility of the heavens and wearing them was thought to bring peace, happiness and purity of the soul. The color blue became the symbol of the union between a priest and the heavens, so sapphires came to be adorned on the rings of bishops. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by enemies and kings wore the gemstone to defend against harm and put themselves in divine favor. This supposed "divine favor" is why sapphires were often the gemstone of choice for high priests and royalty throughout history. In fact, the British Crown Jewels contain a number of notable sapphires.
Today, sapphires are still believed to hold special powers. The stone is said to provide healing properties for mental illness and depression. It can be considered an aid to psycho kinesis, telepathy and clairvoyance, while providing spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. White sapphires, like diamonds, are considered the guardians of love, enhancing it and ensuring fidelity in marriage. The most powerful type of the gem is said to be the star sapphire. They are believed to protect against negative energy and have a calming effect that allows the mind to experience tranquility, joy and clear thinking.
Named by the Romans, who thought the gems were formed from moonlight, moonstones have a floating light effect called "adularescence." They often have translucent grounds with silvery white or blue flashes. Moonstone almost seems magical with a ghostly, shimmering glow floating in a crystalline material. With a clarity range of transparent to translucent, the gem's body color can range from colorless to gray, brown, yellow, orange, green or pink. The best moonstone has a blue sheen, perfect clarity and a colorless body color. One variety called "rainbow moonstone" has a sheen that features a variety of rainbow hues.
Moonstones are usually cut in smooth, domed cabochon shapes to maximize the effects of sheen and adularescence. Fine moonstone is already quite rare and becoming rarer. It is mined in Sri Lanka, India, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Kenya. Rainbow moonstone is also found in Madagascar.
Ancient Romans thought moonstones changed appearances with the phases of the moon. They also believed that an image of Diana, the goddess of the moon, could be seen in each stone. During the Middle Ages, people believed one could gaze into the gem, fall into a deep sleep, and see the future. Today the stone represents serenity, happiness and friendship. It is believed to be a stone of inner strength and is said to arouse passions. In Europe, moonstone is considered the birthstone for June, although in the United States, it shares that distinction with the pearl. It is traditionally given as a 13th wedding anniversary gift.


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As I go into my DVR recordings to start the game, I notice for the first time that "NHL Hockey" is rated TV-PG for violence, language and sex. It's a violent game, obviously, and you may occasionally lip read a curse word or two. But the sex part? I have no idea. These are my best guesses:
- The possibility of the referees boning your team over.
- Hooking.
- Any game involving Krys Barch and Brad May.
- The somewhat awkward flexibility of the goaltenders.
- Excessive mentioning of "hot dogs" by Larry Murphy.
- Any game involving Mike Richards and Pierre McGuire's mouth.
- Valterri Filppula.
- J.J.'s right: the faceoff circles do look like boobs.
- 18:20 -- The best way to start a game is drawing an early penalty and capitalizing on it. To force the other team into a mental error and put them down one, to a good team no less, that's a tough mental hurdle to overcome. Homer was running traffic in front of goal and drew an interference call, then Pavel scores on a fluttering backhander. 1-0 Wings. Actually, I change my mind: scoring three seconds in on a slapshot off the face off would be the best possible way to start a game. And I'm not ruling that shit out until Nick Lidstrom retires. Nine years from now.
- 9:36 -- Granted I've been thinking of different ways that a hockey broadcast can be seen as sexual for the first half of this period, but I don't think I've seen the Stars get a shot on Ozzie. Wouldn't it be fitting if his 400th win came in a game where he didn't have to do anything and he benefited entirely from the team in front of him? I'm a complete asshole.
- 7:35 -- The Unscratchable One scores, and it's 2-0 Wings. A perfect post-up from Eaves on Skrastins, he catches a perfect rebound and slams it home. Basketball words.
- 6:04 -- Datsyuk fails to convert on a very slow pseudo breakaway attempt at the end of a shift. Stars score coming back the other way on a total flung turd of a goal from Brad Richards. Shot it standing flat footed from like 50 feet, it's three feet wide and still manages to get deflected in. This was the "Johnny Depp getting a Golden Globe nod for 'The Tourist'" of goals. 2-1 Wings.
- 2:03 -- 2-2 game. Trevor Daley had an acre of ice to shoot.
- 42.5 -- Employee #44 takes a fucktastically stupid penalty in the offensive zone. Jesus Christ, this guy. I think I just shat blood.
- 20:00 -- Trevor Thompson tells us that the Wings are 8-0-1 when tied after the 1st period. Babcock lights up a cigar and mutters, "I love it when a plan comes together." Speaking of, if the A-Team was made up of Red Wings, Babcock would obviously be Hannibal, Zetterberg would be Face, Hudler would be Murdock, and Franzen would be B.A. Namely because I picture the Mule to be the one keeping Huds in check calling him a "crazy fool" while having an intense fear of flying. And because he's black.
- 20:00 -- Player Profile: Chris Osgood. "Has a hockey rink in his backyard with an electronic scoreboard". On it, score is not kept but there is a spot where Oz has a countdown to his Hall of Fame induction, as well as a bright neon picture of him crossing through finish line tape with the number "400" stretched across.
- 20:00 -- And I'm not ever buying that Ozzie's favorite musical act is the Black Eyed Peas. No way. Dude is from Peace River, Alberta -- his favorite musical act is listening to Dark Side of the Moon while lit beyond belief and thinking about eating the contents of his lava lamp.
- 16:00 -- Am I the only one who doesn't give two shits about Hank's consecutive games with at least two shots streak?
- 9:16 -- Abby drops the gloves with the well-liked Steve Ott. I'm half hoping that these Abdelkader scraps build up into an actual fight and not just a hug-fest. The other half of me thinks that Abby has a really soft looking head and fears that one punch might turn him into the Elephant Man.
- 2:19 -- Pretty good action the last few minutes. Draper flying around, Franzen, Helm creating chances. Salei clanks one of the post with some serious ping. Ozzie makes a humongous save on a one timer from the top of the crease. Then:
- 0:17 -- MULE, 3-2 Wings. Great last five minutes of hockey. This Homer/Pav/Mule line has been really buzzing. Raf with a great touch pass as well.
- 19:00 -- The action continues as Oz makes a Hall of Fame caliber stop, according to Ken Daniles. Then Pav and Mule nearly team up for another goal on a 2-on-1, but as it seems to be contagious with this team, they elect to pass instead of shoot and end up without a shot on goal.
- 13:32 -- Lengthy discussion during play of Chris Osgood's Hall of Fame credentials between Ken and Mick. I myself have spent years flip-flopping back and forth between whether I think he is or isn't. I really don't know. I toil with the whole, "If you have to really think about it, then he doesn't belong" sort of thing. Same with retiring numbers. Certainly not something to decide in one bullet point.
- 11:55 -- And all the while, Oz is capping this off with some spectacular saves. Pretty cool. Great showing so far from the old man.
- 11:20 -- Ken brings up the legendary Bowman/Crawford spat and mentions that Crawford's retort to Bowman's famous line was just as good. He couldn't repeat it, of course. Ken, I know you read all of these blogs so go ahead and shoot me an email. I won't tell anyone. And they don't just give away these Blogger sites to any schmuck off the streets so you know I'm reliable.
- 10:55 -- Sellout crowd really getting into now after Helm again nearly nets one on the penalty kill. It is insane how dangerous he is 4-on-5. Every other PK he's generating scoring opportunities and near breakaways. Or drawing penalties.
- 4:00 -- For 30 seconds there appears to be screaming coming from a child in the crowd. Coincidentally Todd Bertuzzi is not on the ice.
- 3:14 -- Some "OZ-ZIE" chants, Mick mentions the Wings have to buckle down defensively ..... Tie ...game. A god awful turnover from Raf. For some reason, I really can't believe he just did that.
- 3:26 -- Mike Ribiero makes some shifty moves and draws a penalty. Wings had a 2-0 lead, then a 3-2 lead with three minutes to play, and now might give up two points again at home.
- 1:23 -- Wings kill it. I was just trying to jinx the Stars there. (I was trying to jinx a team on a DVR recording of a game that was over with seven hours ago.)
- 0:45 -- Oh god, 3 on 1 for the Stars. They're going to score.
- 0:41 -- They score. 4-3 Stars. Heartbreaker for Ozzie. What a fucking waste.
Long sigh. Go Wings.


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29.01.2013 - Belgian cell therapeutics developer Bone Therapeutics SA has secured €7.7m in a Series D financing.
The Gosselies-based company raised €6.1m from existing investors plus €1.6m in grant subsidies from the Walloon Region. Bone Therapeutics announced that they will use the fresh capital to accelerate its bone cell therapy programmes, especially its Phase III lead product PREOB®, an autologous bone-forming (osteoblastic) cell therapy for the treatment of osteonecrosis and non-union fractures.
The company announced it will also use the funds to push the development of two preclinical products. ALLOB® is an allogeneic bone cell therapy product, which is expected to enter the clinic in 2013. MXB is a preclinical combined cell-matrix product for the treatment of large bone defects. All cellular therapies of the Belgian company require a minimally invasive administration technique, avoiding the need for surgery.
The Series D round was supported by Nausicaa Ventures, BAMS Angels Fund I and Life Science Research Partners as well as the Société Régionale d'Investissement de Wallonie (SRIW) and Sambrinvest, two supportive Walloon Region controlled minority shareholders. According to Bone Therapeutics, the bone disease and reconstruction market is one of the largest healthcare markets in the world, with more than 4 million procedures requiring bone grafts performed annually in Europe and the USA alone but few players that address bone regeneration.
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"Hunting on public areas is a 'learn as you go' experience," Murrell says. "You have to keep scouting and moving to stay in the birds. And you have to make adjustments, keeping what works and throwing out what doesn't. You also have to realize that places change from year to year because of droughts, floods, or different food conditions. The main thing is not to get discouraged if you have a slow day. All waterfowl hunters know that tomorrow might be better. We live by that hope. Tomorrow might be that golden day, so don't give up too soon."
"I hunt from a boat-blind," he says. "I like to pull my boat into a deadfall on a chosen point. Then I'll cut extra limbs or brush to blend my boat-blind into the natural cover. I'll usually set out around three dozen oversize mallard decoys. Sometimes I'll also use a spinning-wing decoy, and if the water is calm, I'll add a couple of duck butt wobblers to make some ripples. Altogether, this setup can be very effective when ducks are moving down the lake.
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PayPal President Bolts for Facebook
David Marcus, president of eBay's PayPal payments subsidiary, is leaving to become Facebook's vice president of messaging products.
At Facebook, Marcus will run Facebook Messenger, a standalone app and a feature within Facebook's desktop platform. But he won't oversee WhatsApp, the mobile-messaging service Facebook agreed to buy for $19 billion in February, a Facebook spokeswoman said.
The high-profile hire is the latest example of Facebook's push into mobile messaging, an increasingly important part of its plan to connect the world through its platform.
Facebook Messenger has a fraction of WhatsApp users, and trails far behind other popular services like Line and WeChat in many countries. Facebook said 12 billion messages are sent through its messenger service every day and around 200 million people use it every month. By contrast, WhatsApp has more than 500 million monthly users.
In April, Facebook began forcing mobile users to download Messenger to send and read messages from other users. Facebook had previously included that feature in its main mobile app.
Marcus and other senior eBay managers spent much of the early part of the year defending PayPal from activist investor Carl Icahn, who said the payments unit should be spun off. Icahn ultimately relented, agreeing to insider status at the company. An eBay spokeswoman said Icahn had no input on Marcus's departure.
It's unclear why Facebook is putting so many resources in its own messaging service when it paid such a steep price to acquire another one.
Last week, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton called the Facebook Messenger "separate but equal" from WhatsApp, but didn't explain what he meant.
Facebook founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has said the apps are used differently. Facebook Messenger is used by people to stay in touch with friends and relatives, who may not expect an immediate response. On the contrary, WhatsApp is used for more instant communication, as a replacement for text-messaging conversations.
Marcus said Zuckerberg shared his "compelling vision" about mobile messaging, according to his own Facebook page. That vision "won me over" Marcus said.
The eBay spokeswoman said Marcus's decision to leave was his own. She said the change is effective at the end of June, after which eBay CEO John Donahoe will lead the division on an interim basis. EBay said the company will look inside and outside the company for a replacement.
In a statement, Donahoe said Marcus helped with "reinvigorating product design and innovation" at PayPal.
Marcus said he felt comfortable leaving PayPal after two years at the helm because the company is in good shape. "PayPal is on track to achieve the greatness it deserves in the years to come," he said.


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Wow! These messages I'm reading about your experiences while seeing GOOD DEEDS are amazing to me.
I knew this movie was powerful and would speak to so many. Thank you. Life is so short and we have to live it to the fullest. That's the message I wanted people to take away from GOOD DEEDS. I also wanted to see that you not only enjoyed the movie but that you are taking steps to live your life to its fullest potential, which is so moving to me. I love when art inspires us to be our best. That's the only reason I do movies and plays. I want us to grow and prosper even as our souls prosper.
To all of you who went to the movies and saw GOOD DEEDS and to all of you who have encouraged many to go to the movies to see it, let me just say thank you.
If it wasn't for you, the bootleggers would have put me out of business a long time ago. I'm so grateful that you pay to see the movies. You are keeping a lot of people employed when you show up. Thanks again.
And If you haven't seen the movie, it's playing now in theaters across the country.
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"Matt Hilton delivers a thrill a minute. Awesome!"
—Chris Ryan, author of Who Dares Win
"Lee Child's Jack Reacher could have some worthy competition."
Fans of Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Robert Crais, John Sandford, and Michael Connelly have a new hero to root for: author Matt Hilton's former military Special Forces operative-turned-problem solver, Joe Hunter. Slash and Burn is the third electrifying thriller in the Hunter series, as the emotional stakes are raised to the limit when he and his new lady love set out to find her missing sister and run head-first into a maniacal Texas millionaire sadist with shady allegiances, a serious bloodlust, and his own private army. Like Dead Men's Dust and Judgment and Wrath, Hilton's previous Joe Hunter page-turners, Slash and Burn provides action to the nth degree, and powerfully supports the contention of California's Contra Costa Times that, "Hunter is one of the most exciting new tough guys to come along in years."
Joe Hunter uses the skills he perfected with the CIA and in Special Ops to solve problems. But his sojourn in Florida is recreational . . . until a beautiful, desperate woman walks into his life. Kate Piers wants Hunter to help her find her missing sister. But there are several things Hunter doesn't know . . .
Like the fact that the sister crossed a very bad man—a millionaire sadist who likes doing the wetwork himself. Or that the maniac has serious connections to the underworld . . . and runs a private army with enough firepower to blow a gaping hole through the heart of Texas.
When a violent encounter with a pair of twin killers in the Kentucky hills results in Kate's capture, Hunter realizes there'll be no backing down, no matter how badly the odds are stacked against him. There's a debt to be repaid and vengeance to be had . . . and when his scorched earth campaign is over, there won't be anything left to burn.
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February 9, 2006
It can take just a second, but it's something that would haunt you for your life. We're talking about backover accidents. Those accidents where a child is run over, often times in their own driveway. It happened to one local family. They know the dangers all too well.
"It was my dad's birthday, we were over there cooking out, all the kids were over there playing," said Renee Anstett.
Among the children playing in the yard was Renee's 4-year-old daughter, Whitney.
"We had just told the kids not to be behind the cars because someone might not see them," Renee said.
No one could foresee what would happen next.
Whitney was playing with a ball and it rolled underneath her uncle's car. The next thing anyone knew, the Dodge Neon was rolling over little Whitney's body, not once but twice.
"When he backed over her, she rolled with it. When he stopped, he stopped on her heart, which caused her heart to stop. She had blood coming out her eyes, and her ears. Then he put the car in drive and rolled across the top of her head," Renee said.
Incredibly, miraculously, inexplicably, the little girl survived.
"Lucky, very very lucky," Renee said.
Whitney doesn't remember much about that day, though she does remember where she ended up, the hospital.
Whitney spent nine days in intensive care with a leg broken in four places and a broken collarbone. But now, the only reminders of what happened are the scars running the length of her leg. Though her mother reminds her every day of the danger of being near cars.
"Look, always look, know your surroundings. I still tell her all the time, don't play behind cars, just because you see them doesn't mean they see you," Renee said.
Which brings us to the fact that drivers cannot see everything behind them, much less 4-year-old children. We went to Open Door Preschool to see just how big the blind spot is in some of today's most popular family vehicles, the SUV.
We asked Dorinda Shapiro to sit in her GMC Yukon while we lined up children right behind her. She couldn't see anything in the rearview mirror. But what was really there was an entire class full of children, 16 of them, hidden in Dorinda's blind spot, a full 17 feet behind her rear bumper.
"I was very surprised there was such a distance before I could see the children," Dorinda said.
Even more surprising? A smaller vehicle, this Toyota Rav 4, had an even bigger blind spot. Could Kim Beilman see the children behind her?
"Not at all," Kim said.
In fact, the wheel well attached to the back of the vehicle kept Kim from seeing any child until they were a full 29 feet away.
"I was thinking oh my gosh, I can't see over that hump in the back," Kim said.
So how big a problem is this? In 2003, 91 children were killed in backover accidents, and nearly 3,000 were hurt. As for those backup cameras, a group called Kids and Cars has been lobbying congress to make those safety features a requirement on all cars.
All vehicles have blind spots. Click here to visit Consumer Reports where thye have a chart that shows blind spots up to 50 feet, depending on the height of the driver.


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I dunno if anyone else bumped into this problem, but I crashed my movie hard drive trying to figure it out. Apparently the latest release of Combined Codec Community released 2010-10-10 will cause AVISYNTH/MENCODER to yield corrupted data. I spent a couple weeks uninstalling and reinstalling COREAVC CCCP and PS3 MS to try and figure it out. I went even as far reinstalling a fresh copy of windows to see if that worked but it didn't. Today I just decided to try the old version and it worked flawlessly.
I'm using PS3 MS 1.20.412 with COREAVC 2.0 with CCCP 2009-09-09 AVISYNTH 2.5.7.
Before switching to the old version of CCCP everytime I try to transcode with AVISYNTH/MENCODER it would always say...
mencoder.exe has a return code of -1073740940!
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This is the third or fourth time I've heard them do the a cappella intro to Suzy. This show is a triple opener with a good Suzy and Buried Alive and a rough newly revived Punch. Not too bad, just knocking the rust off still. Pen was also a little sloppy. Horn was pretty good. Chalk Dust was rocking as usual. Trey was out of tune already and may have broken a string or something, because this plagues him all night. Esther has an extended intro and is still a little off over all. Dinner seems like a surprise as Fish is off on this too fast version. Mike continues right into an ok Bouncing. Antelope is a good closer here and is pretty well played.
Axilla is a rocking way to start off the second set although Trey is mysteriously missing in the mix. Well played though. The Curtain was rather weak and rusty sounding to me. I disagree completely with the other reviewer on here. Stash was awful, not God awful, but just really rough. And Manteca wasn't much better as Mike searches all over for the right notes. Lizards was good, maybe a few loose spots. Gin seemed foreign and forgotten and was also kind of fast. Mike leads them right into HYHU to bring Fish out for Rosie. Great stage banter here and one of the highlights to this show for me. Fish blows the lyrics to Rosie. Trey returns to tune the guitar again which has been bugging me this whole show. Coil is also weak and not just from Mike, but also Page. That doesn't seem to happen very often. Even Page's solo lacks a little at the end. Mars rocks out as usual and ends this below average set.
After the thank you's and shushing, a nice Adeline helps clean up this show. A false start ensues because the guitar needs to be tuned again. This continues the novelty filled show with a bluegrass rendition of GTBT with banjo. Right into Paul and Pig in a Pen, which are really well played.
Again, I can't tell you how disappointed I am in this one. Even though its been officially released, I don't feel the need to own it. Definitely not four star Phish in my book especially when the guitar is out of tune for half the show. Sorry folks, just my opinion.


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SUNNYVALE -- Yahoo reported signs of growth Tuesday in its struggling ad business, while revealing a far more dramatic surge in sales at Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant in which Yahoo holds a substantial ownership stake.
Analysts said it's too soon to declare a turnaround in Yahoo's core business. But excitement over Alibaba's performance helped drive Yahoo's share price up more than 2 percent in late trading.
While Yahoo's gross revenue fell slightly from a year earlier, CEO Marissa Mayer said revenue after paying ad commissions rose 1 percent to $1.087 billion in the first quarter -- the first time that figure has grown since the end of 2012. She also cited increases in the key categories of search and display advertising, with the latter showing its first growth since mid-2012.
"This is an important shift," Mayer said in a webcast presentation, calling it "an important indicator of early success" in efforts to boost the company's core business while investing in new mobile and video initiatives. Mayer said those initiatives are seeing rapid growth, although she did not break out financial results for those areas.
But the latest numbers showed Yahoo still makes more operating profit from its Alibaba investment than it does from its core advertising business, said analyst Colin Gillis of BGC Partners.
"It's still all about Alibaba," said Gillis, noting that Yahoo's agreement with Alibaba requires it to sell a big part of its 24 percent stake in the Chinese company, once Alibaba begins trading on the U.S. stock market later this year.
"You grew one percent in an industry that's growing north of double-digits. You can't do the 'Mission Accomplished' sign yet," Gillis said, comparing Yahoo to the overall online ad industry. Still, he added: "It's a hard job and they're taking steps."
Yahoo's profit fell to $311 million for the quarter ending March 31, down 20 percent from a year earlier, but slightly better than many analysts had expected. Display advertising sales were flat at $453 million, but display revenue rose 2 percent to $409 million after subtracting commissions.
Meanwhile, Yahoo reported Alibaba sales rose 66 percent to $3.06 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013, while profits soared 110 percent to $1.36 billion. That was an acceleration of growth for Alibaba. Yahoo reports Alibaba's financial results for the quarter before the most recent quarter.
Analysts say the cash value of Yahoo's investments in two Asian companies, Alibaba and Yahoo Japan, is nearly equal to Yahoo's own stock market value -- which means investors see little additional worth in Yahoo's core business.
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Hidden Gems: 10 Songs You NEED In Your Life, Vol. 2
- By Bossip Staff Categories: Entertainment, For Discussion, Multi
Looking to switch it up and breathe new life into your music library? We compiled these essential gems to any iTunes library, Spotify playlist or mixtape for you.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – Once again, the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi baseball team has earned national recognition with this year's recruiting class. Baseball America's Aaron Fitt added the Islanders to his list of top classes in the Lower Central Region of the Baseball America recruiting map.
"I think everybody on this staff did an outstanding job to get the right guys in here," head coach Scott Malone said. "It's great to get the recognition, but it's not a surprise anymore. It used to be 'Hey, we're on that list.' It's not anymore. We're known as one the better and more talented teams in the Southland, and it tells you the job coach Ramirez did during his time here in building this roster, and obviously, coach Gips is continuing that."
The Islanders were one of just three Southland Conference schools to garner this attention, as Northwestern State and Nicholls State also made the list.
A&M – Corpus Christi brings in a host of new talent, as the fall roster features 23 newcomers from across the country. This strong class of players, along with the return of several key components that helped the Islanders to a second-place finish in the conference last season, should help propel the team to another strong year.
"When you look at that list and see a school like Rice and see us beside a team like that, I think it reiterates what we tell recruits and high school coaches, which is the level of play that we are trying to achieve is very high.
"We're not just trying to be a good mid-major, we're trying to beat Texas on the Longhorn Network on a Tuesday night. We're trying to beat teams like Rice, Houston or TCU. We tell recruits all the time that if you can't help us beat the most talented programs in the state then you can't help us."
Baseball America's list makes mention of the new bats the Islanders picked up, including three transfers, Zach Gibson, Frankie Salas and Tyler Ware. It also highlights the addition of pitcher Gage Curry.
For the full release, visit the Baseball America site.
For all the latest on the team, like the team on Facebook (IslandersBaseball) and follow them on Twitter (@IslandersBSB) and Instagram (Islandersbsb).