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2 Light Illuminated Mirror Bathroom Cabinet with Shaver Socket
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Price in GBP
£300.00 incl. VAT
£270.00 incl. VAT
£30.00 (10%)
Despatch of this item is currently 5 days from the date of ordering
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Mirrored bathroom cabinet. Switched. Includes shaver socket.
Lamp type: T8 15W (included)
No. of lamps: 2
IP Rating: IP 44
Dimmable: NO
Dimensions in mm:-
Height: 600
Diameter: 660
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Lighting Tips and Advice
Choosing lighting can sometimes seem a little daunting. With so much jargon and terms, it's not so simple to get your head around.
That's why we at Netlighting have compiled a list of useful information which you may require when choosing a fitting to fit your space, taking the hassle away permanently!
Proper lighting can enhance task performance and aesthetics, so it really is worth getting it right!
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Lamp types (Bulbs, Energy Efficiency, Low Voltage, Mains Voltage)
Wattage Conversions
Features (Dimmers, Switch, Photocell, PIR Sensor, Manual Overide Facility)
Accessories (Transformers)
Rooms (Bathroom, Bedroom, Children's Bedroom, Dining Room, Entrance/Hallway, Kitchen, Lounge/Living Room, Staircase, Study)
Outdoor Lighting (Driveway/Paths/Steps, Entrance, Garage, Patio)
Bulbs: Incandescent are traditional style bulbs available in various sizes and voltages, with an average life of 1000 hours. The following types come under this category: BC, B15, B22, ES, E14, E27, SBC and SES. These do not require transformers and can also be purchased very cheaply. In cold weather, the heat shed by incandescent lamps contributes to building heat, however in hot climates lamp losses increase the energy used by air conditioning systems.
Halogen bulbs give off attractive light similar to sunlight and are twice as efficient as than incandescent bulbs in both their energy consumption and life span. They come as 12V low voltage (Capsule, MR16) and mains voltage (G9, GU10, GZ10, Linear). Halogens tend to emit a lot of heat so they can only be used in fittings designed to take the temperature.
Compact Fluorescents (CFL) are a type of fluorescent lamp, ideal for lights that will be left on for long periods of time, as they are low energy. Many compact fluorescents are designed to replace an incandescent lamp and can fit into most existing light fixtures formerly using incandescents. These have a longer life span and use less power than the incandescent bulb for the same amount of light. Compact fluorescents radiate a softer white light than that emitted by incandescent bulbs. Due to their mercury content, they require proper disposal. Compact Fluorescents come as ES or BC (formerly GLS) and are available with built in ballasts. Other fluorescent lamps include 2D (GR8 16W and GR10q 28/38W) and PL lamps (G24d-1, G24d-2, G24d-3, G24q-1, G24q-2) available in 10-26W, which require special fittings with built in ballasts and the fixed wattage cannot be changed.
LED lamps (Light Emitting Diodes) have been advocated as the very best environmental lighting method. Although the initial cost is higher than compact fluorescents, the significantly higher life span of LED bulbs make them far more cost effective in the long run. Due to the nature of the light output of individual LEDs being small, compared to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps, multiple diodes are used together. These are available in a number of single colours as well as multiple colour-changing known as RGB LEDs or multi-coloured white LEDs. Unlike compact fluorescents, LED lamps do not contain mercury.
Energy Efficiency: Otherwise known as low energy. Using energy saving bulbs will give you lower electricity bills, for the same time usage, than standard bulbs. Fittings showing as dedicated low energy are designed to be used with low energy bulbs only. Energy Saving indicates that the fitting is compatible for use with a low energy bulb.
Low Voltage: Low voltage lights require the use of a transformer either fitted in the light fitting or remotely. The safer voltage and consequently lower power allow for the production of a wider variety of designs.
Mains Voltage: Mains voltage lights do not require a transformer.
When using Energy Efficient lamps, it can get a little confusing to make sense of the wattage. Therefore, we've included a comparative table to simplify matters.
|Standard Bulbs
|Low Energy Bulbs
|25 Watts
|5-7 Watts
|40 Watts
|8 - 10 Watts
|60 Watts
|11 - 14 Watts
|75 Watts
|15-17 Watts
|100 Watts
|18 - 22 Watts
|150 Watts
|23 - 27 Watts
Dimmers: Dimmer devices are lighting controls used to alter the brightness of the light. Fittings using incandescent bulbs are dimmable and fluorescent lamps can be dimmed where specialist gear is fitted.
When using dimmers, it is useful to note that they will produce some level of buzzing at either the dimmer switch or actual light fitting. This does not indicate a fault unless there is excessive noise which may indicate an incorrect dimmer choice.
Many products come complete with a dimmer, making them a versatile choice for setting the mood, adjusting the atmosphere to suit the activity, conserving energy and increasing lamp life. You may be able to fit a dimmer to products not sold as dimmable, so it's worth your while to check.
Switch: The type of switch a fitting has would indicate the method apparent to activate the light. Many fittings such as wall lights and over mirror lights come complete with their own integral switch, so they can be turned on/off individually without operating other lights. Other products are wired up to a switch in the room, usually wall mounted.
Integral switches usually come as either on/off push buttons, toggle, dimmers or pull cords.
Photocell: The photocell sensor switch works by using light sensitive cells which automatically switches on lights at nightfall and switches off at daybreak. This function is otherwise known as 'Dusk to Dawn' and is used in a range of exterior lights for security, convenience and aesthetics.
PIR Sensor: Passive Infrared Sensors play a vital role in security lighting. They are incorporated in a range of exterior lights to serve the purpose of motion detectors.
Manual Overide Facility: This facility is found in some exterior lighting with integral photocell sensor switches and PIR Sensors and provides user control to switch the light on and off when required or alternatively keep the fitting switched on as a constant light source.
Transformers: Transformers are used as a device to change the voltage of electricity. You will find indication on the product description as to whether it is necessary to purchase these separately.
Different rooms are used for different functions, meaning different lighting requirements.
Bathroom: Bathroom lights are classified by an IP rating (Ingress Protection) which is the amount of dust
or fluid an electronic enclosure will allow into the unit without causing damage to the electronic devices inside. It is essential that you choose fittings with the correct IP rating according to where they are to be sited in the bathroom so as to ensure adequate protection for your safety.
Three Zones have been defined for bathrooms to ensure the correct IP rating is being used.
|IP rating
|Inside the bath/shower itself
|Above the bath/shower to a height of 2.25m from the floor
|IP 44 (Splash proof)
|2 & 3
|0.6m outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2.25m from the floor
Once you have the regulations in place, there's a couple of pointers that will put you in the right direction for well-fitted illumination in your bathroom:
You'll want a nice sized mirror that's either illuminated to provide safer and more even light (perhaps with a magnifying element for a closer shave and perfect make-up application) or a standard bathroom mirror. Standard bathroom mirrors can be illuminated by fitting bathroom wall lights on either side of the mirror or by using a bathroom over mirror light for illumination just where it's needed.
Downlights will lend a lovely ambiance with their refreshing halogen colour, and adjustable spotlights will set the tone, especially when directed at interesting features in the bathroom décor.
A high output flush or semi-flush ceiling light will give overall radiance, so aim to choose one that matches your bathroom décor to add that finishing touch.
Bedroom: This is your personal space, so ambiance and practicalities are imperatives here.
Bedside lights (or overhead wall lights) that are individually switched, and adjustable table lamps, perhaps with dimmers, are ideal for night-time or early morning reading.
You'll want to illuminate your dressing table with directional lights for a better reflection.
Table and picture lights will create pools of light to reduce any sharp contrasts. Your ceiling light will be your central statement piece, so choose a fitting that reflects your taste.
Children's Bedroom: You'll want to remember that a bedroom can become a haven for children, so make it cosy and foster their imaginations & creativity. Nurture their personality by choosing novelty designs and co-ordinating sets. A high output ceiling light will provide good overall illumination for the bedroom in general.
Age is a key factor, so you'll want low-lighting for convenience during night visits for a nursery, wall and ceiling fittings high enough to keep safely away from the little fingers of inquisitive toddlers & younger children, and a reading lamp for older children.
If your child is afraid of the dark, you might want to consider using lights with dimmers or keep a plug-in night light handy.
Dining Room: The light above your dining room table should be your main focus as this will act as your center piece.
A pendant with an adjustable height will ensure a perfectly tailored drop. If you have a long table, using a linear pendant suspended on two wires will give a spectacular effect. Dimmers allow for use of the table for everyday tasks as well as lending a low mood suitable for dining.
Glass tables require overhead lighting with a diffuser, so that you don't get the reflection of the light bulb when dining.
Always remember to keep candles well away from the lighting, so that you don't have your evening ruined!
Entrance/Hallway: Warm, welcoming and practical are the keys concepts here.
Use a high-output ceiling fixture in the entrance for a generous spread of light. Matching wall lights/sconces are complementary where additional light is required. Keep your hallway bright to ensure safety of passage by using ceiling, recessed or wall lights. Adjustable track lighting is useful here for highlighting artwork and family pictures.
Kitchen: Safety in the kitchen is paramount, where so many potential safety hazards are apparent.
The kitchen calls for a higher level of light than any other room in your house.
Recessed halogen downlights, a central ceiling light or a halogen multi-head bar are all ways of achieving a more even distribution of light in the kitchen. Halogen lights as opposed to fluorescents create a more pleasant atmosphere when dining in the kitchen.
Under cabinet lighting is designed to illuminate work surfaces and should be mounted as close to the front of the cabinets as possible, to avoid glare reflecting off work surfaces.
You may want to use small halogen display lights to highlight glass fronted cabinets.
Lounge/Living Room: Dimmers are ideal for using in the lounge, where so many different activities take place, as they allow you to adjust the lighting to suit the activity.
Using a single central light will create hard shadows and possibly glare. You can avoid this by using various light sources to create pools of light for an interesting effect.
Downlights create a glare-free and pleasing effect. Pendants and wall lights are also a pleasing option, just make sure you don't fix them too high or they'll cause glare! Table lamps lend a spacious feeling to the room, as the light they give off radiates inward. Floor lamps are invaluable in areas difficult to illuminate using other light fittings. Floor uplighters give a bright wash on the ceiling, with some models coming complete with a second arm, that doubles up as a reading lamp. Adjustable reading lights beside a sofa or chair which can be switched while seated are another functional option.
To illuminate pictures, articles of interest, bookcases and fireplaces, various lighting solutions can be used such as picture lights, halogen spotlights or wall lights/sconces, fitted above or on either side.
Indirect light from wall washers will create dramatic effects and the light emitted will be coloured by the surfaces on which they are mounted.
Staircase: Pendants with low energy bulbs hung above the stairs are ideal here, as staircases need to be well lit and the light directed to define the edges of the steps for safety. This position will add a shadow ensuring adequate lighting. Fix switches on both ends of the starcase for convenience.
Study: Using energy efficient fluorescent tubes will provide plenty of well-diffused general lighting, which will eliminate shadows on the desk. Lighting placed in front of a desk will cause bothersome reflections, so aim for above, to the right and side of the desk, to bring the light in from over the shoulder.
An adjustable table light will provide additional light to the desk and keyboard areas, just position the lamp away from the computer so that you don't get its reflection in your screen!
Proper exterior lighting will make your home safer and more secure as well as making the time you spend outdoors more pleasurable. Consider energy efficient lighting, to conserve energy where lights will be left on continuously throughout the night.
Luminaires with Photocell attached have 'Dusk to Dawn' sensors, turning on at night; PIR refers to lighting with a motion sensor for lighting up when detecting movement. Have these options in mind when considering security.
The IP rating of the product will show its resistance to particles in the atmosphere (first digit) and water (second digit). Ensure you are using the right product in the right place by checking the stated IP rating against the information in the table below:
|Lamp protected against ingress of solid objects greater than 12mm and against spraying water
|Lamp protected against ingress of solid objects greater than 1mm and against splashing water
|Lamp protected against ingress of solid objects greater than 1mm and against water jets
|Lamp protected against ingress of dust and against splashing water
|Lamp protected against ingress of dust and water jets
|Dust-tight lamp, protected against water jets
|Dust-tight lamp, protected against water jets and against water spray at a pressure of 1 bar at three metres
|Dust-tight lamp, protected against immersion
|Dust-tight lamp and protected against the effects of prolonged immersion in water and at depth
Driveway/Paths/Steps: You'll want to keep these areas illuminated at night to allow safe access after dark. You can do this by using low level path lights to highlight boundaries, post lanterns, brick lights recessed into steps, wall lights attached to the side of the house and shielded bollards to avoid glare standing 30-36 inches off the ground.
Entrance: A well lit front entrance will enable you to greet guests and identify visitors. A wall lantern on either side of the door will give your home a warm and welcoming look. You can brighten your porch by fitting recessed, chain-hung, or flush/semi-flush fittings.
To illuminate a side or rear entrance, use a single wall lantern fitted to the key-hole side of the door.
Garage: You can install a wall fixture on the face of the garage for safety and security.
Patio: The patio can be transformed into a pleasant evening retreat by concealing low voltage mini lights under steps, railings or benches. Add stronger light over the barbeque or serving area by installing a recessed spotlight on an adjacent roof protrusion or on a railing behind the grill.
Please be advised that all information provided is for explanatory purposes only and does not replace the need to refer to current regulations and a qualified electrician.
Much effort has been extended to ensure accuracy. Netlighting takes no responsibility for any unforeseen errors or issues arising from the content of these pages.


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Will Selloff Push Emerging Market Central Banks to Raise Rates?
Renewed turmoil in emerging markets is raising uncomfortable memories of last summer's sharp selloff, and may add to pressure on Asian central banks to tighten monetary policy.
In India – one of the countries hardest hit when investors fled emerging markets last summer in anticipation of higher rates back home – the central bank confounded expectations Tuesday by raising rates a quarter-percentage point.
The Reserve Bank of India cited the need to bring inflation to heel, after Gov. Raghuram Rajan suggested he supports a recent recommendation to adopt a strict inflation-targeting regime. But the positive reaction in the rupee and Indian stocks suggests investors see the move as a veiled attempt to keep funds from flowing out of the country again.
Further afield, Turkey's central bank called an emergency meeting for Tuesday after the lira hit a record low Monday. The currency leaped 5% in Tuesday's trade.
Those moves also shed fresh light on the Bank of Thailand's narrow decision last week to hold rates steady. A rate hike was out of the question given Bangkok's political implosion and the softening economy, but the surprise decision not to cut rates was likely meant to preserve whatever appeal Thai assets still retain. Foreign investors have pulled some $4 billion out of Thai markets since the end of October, according to Mizuho Securities, driving the baht currency down 5%.
Last summer, it was fears of an impending end to a U.S. Federal Reserve stimulus program that had flooded global markets with liquidity that sparked the wide selloff. By the time the Fed ultimately did decide in December to "taper" its bond purchases by $10 billion a month, markets essentially shrugged. A further $10 billion monthly cut is likely to be announced this week.
The latest bout of emerging-market turmoil was sparked by a combination of factors last week, including disappointing growth figures from China and Argentina's decision to effectively devalue its currency. Few expect a general wave of selling that would mirror last summer's stampede out of emerging markets.
"Although some currencies have fallen sharply this month, it still does not seem right to talk about a new financial crisis sweeping across all emerging markets," Capital Economics said in a research note Tuesday. "Emerging markets are an increasingly diverse group, meaning that the vulnerabilities (such as to Fed tapering) that will undermine some may have little or no impact on others."
Most at risk are countries with large debt loads and a heavy dependence on foreign funding. In Asia, that's India and Indonesia – just as it was last summer.
Still, authorities in both countries have used the months since the taper selloff to shore up their economies to one degree or another, mitigating the downside now.
"This is not to suggest that either country would be unaffected by a riskoff episode (their fundamentals are still not necessarily in great shape)," Credit Suisse's Robert Prior-Wandesforde wrote Tuesday of India and Indonesia, "but the extent of the damage for a given shock is likely to be less."
India has raised rates three times in the past five months and opened up new sectors of the economy to foreign investment. The rupee has fallen much further than its Asian peers over the past few days – down 1.59% through Tuesday afternoon – but it's well off last summer's lows.
Bank Indonesia has raised interest rates by a cumulative 1.75 percentage points to bolster the rupiah, fight inflation and choke off imports. The central bank expects the country's current-account deficit to fall below 3% of gross domestic product in the final quarter of 2013, from a high of 4.4% two quarters earlier.
Yet the rupiah remains close to its record lows, having lost 0.78% in recent days. Asked if India's rate hike Tuesday will increase the pressure for a similar move in Indonesia, Standard Chartered economist Fauzi Ichsan said simply: "Of course."
Other Asian countries that saw sharp selloffs last summer, such as Malaysia and the Philippines, also are better positioned this time around. Malaysia in particular has taken advantage of the long build-up to tapering to get its house in order, slashing government subsidies to improve its budget position and staggering capital-intensive imports to keep its trade balance in surplus.
Indeed, the emerging-market currencies that have fallen most in the past few days include those where authorities have a record of economic mismanagement or large current-account deficits, such as Argentina and Turkey. Those losses have few obvious implications for better-run emerging markets.
That marks a sharp contrast from last summer.
"The real lesson from recent events," Capital Economics said, "is that the need for investors to discriminate between individual emerging markets has never been greater."

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OAKLAND -- More than 100 Oakland police officers from veterans to recruits, and civilian employees, the largest number ever to participate, hit the ground running Tuesday morning to raise money for one of the department's favorite charities -- Special Olympics Northern California.
Led by Chief Sean Whent, the runners, took the torch handoff from the Alameda County District Attorney's Office team at 8:45 a.m. at police headquarters at Seventh Street and Broadway for their portion of the annual event.
They ran more than three miles to 40th and Adeline streets in North Oakland where they handed the torch to Emeryville police. The torch was going to be passed off to several police agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
It was the 26th year of participation for Oakland police in the Law Enforcement Torch Run that benefits the Special Olympics. Oakland police are the top fundraising agency in Northern California and have the most participants, Special Olympics officials said. Before Tuesday, Oakland police had raised almost $35,000 for the Olympics so far this year.
Whent, who has participated in several previous runs, said, "This is a great event. It's a good cause, great exercise, it's just wonderful all around."
Lt. Roland Holmgren said the department is glad to support Special Olympics.
"It teaches the value of teamwork, the value of being tenacious and it's a platform for where they can express themselves through sports."
Jeff Henson, vice president, business development and special events for the Special Olympics Northern California, said they are grateful for the police department's participation. "They are always extremely supportive of whatever event we have to support the athletes."
More than 700 adults and children with intellectual disabilities will compete in the Olympics, which will be Saturday and Sunday at UC Davis.


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DUBLIN -- Dublin High's Mecca McGlaston wanted to focus on her finish in the 100-meter intermediate hurdles this season.
The results were evident.
McGlaston surged in the final five meters to win the 100 hurdles final at the state track and field championships. Her wind-aided time of 13.54 seconds was the fastest in the state under any conditions this high school season and also ranked 11th in the nation under all conditions according to DyeStat.com.
The sophomore improved her time in five straight postseason 100 hurdles races, and set personal records in each of her last three races of the season. She dropped .71 of a second off her personal best from the start of the season, when her PR was 14.25. McGlaston only lost one 100 hurdles race this year, on April 12 in the Arcadia Invitational seeded race.
For her outstanding season, McGlaston has been named Bay Area News Group's East Bay Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year.
"I was very motivated," said McGlaston about her season. "This season was very progressive. I kept getting better."
McGlaston reached the state finals in the 100 hurdles as a freshman and finished eighth in 14.44. But in a sign of things to come this season, she won the event at the Stanford Invitational on April 5 in a then-personal-best 14.03.
"Last year, I was just starting. I didn't know too much about the sport," McGlaston said. "This year, I was able to focus on my technical part as well as more speed."
McGlaston said a key 100 hurdles race for her this season was at the Sacramento Meet of Champions. She beat Vacaville's Pattriana Perry, who placed third in the event in the 2013 state finals, with a then-personal- record 13.99.
She used that momentum to become the first female in Dublin High history to win a state championship.
"I think our training model was really trying to get her to break through at the end (of the season)," Dublin coach Chris Williams said. "She's an extremely good competitor."


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February 28, 2010
14 comments:
- cmk said...
Where is the 'like' button? I want to click the 'like' button!
- February 28, 2010 at 1:36 AM
- Baroque said...
Geez, am I ever nervous.
These guys are going to have to be at the top of their game from puck drop to beat the Canadians.
All the Ryans, the coring machine of Brian Rafalski, my favorite Devil Parise, Kane, everyone.
I hope they're up to it.
- February 28, 2010 at 6:59 AM
- Baroque said...
coring = scoring
(Too nervous to type properly!)
- February 28, 2010 at 7:00 AM
- オテモヤン said...
- February 28, 2010 at 7:49 AM
I couldn't agree more with everything said above me. Specifically Baroque and cmk, but I'm also pretty sure all that Japanese lettering also says something very life-affirming and clever.
- February 28, 2010 at 9:10 AM
- Guilherme Calciolari said...
- February 28, 2010 at 9:12 AM
- Triple Deke Staff said...
I thought this was one of your special words/phrases. You sound so smart that it gives you leeway to make up shit and have me believe it. Context clues be damned.
- Tyler
- February 28, 2010 at 11:58 AM
- Baroque said...
Calling someone a "coring machine" sounds dirty.
I wouldn't do that - well, not usually, anyway.
- February 28, 2010 at 12:13 PM
- Triple Deke Staff said...
I was trying to think of that one word you blew my mind with that one time. I think it had something to do with gorillas but for the life of me I can't remember what it was or what you were talking about.
- Tyler
- February 28, 2010 at 12:16 PM
- patleb940 said...
Well, the game just started. All I can say is good luck, you're going to need it against us, haha!
Later guys!
- February 28, 2010 at 3:24 PM
- Baroque said...
Fuck team Canada.
With sandpaper dildos. Every single one of those god-forsaken douches.
- February 28, 2010 at 7:56 PM
- Baroque said...
I'll be more gracious in a few days or a week or so ... but right now I hate every single one of them and hope they choke on their gold medals.
And then all get herpes.
- February 28, 2010 at 9:16 PM
- patleb940 said...
Baroque, please take a deep breath now! You seem so frustrated I almost feel like I owe you apologizes for being Canadian!
Anyway, that was a great game to watch and both teams deserved to win. Fortunately for me and unfortunately for you, Team Canada emerged as the victor. If that helps you feel better, at least your country got the most medals overall...
- February 28, 2010 at 10:11 PM
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Well Miss B...they did share a locker room with Getslap and Perry...who knows what they contracted?
Yeah, I would've loved USA to win Gold, but hey...they pushed as much as they could...they even tied the game and forced OT. They should be proud of themselves...because their country is proud of them. Or some bollocks like that.
I am only pissed about one thing-
Fucking Thidney Rosby.
And all the goddamned MSM cocksuckfest that'll praise him for the next month. Nevermind that he was the worst player on the roster the last week.
Oh hey, the magic word...kinda how I feel-
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By John M. Coluccy, Ph.D., and Nathan Pfost
Wandering through the marsh one morning on the way to our favorite hunting spot on Missouri's Grand Pass Conservation Area, we stumbled upon a large group of roosting snow geese. The birds were so close that we were showered with water droplets as geese flushed in front of us. As daylight broke, we noticed dozens of dead snow geese scattered across the pool where the flock had roosted. We examined several of the dead geese. All appeared to have died recently and were in good condition. We notified the area manager and gave him the birds that we had collected. It was later determined that these birds had succumbed to avian cholera, a highly infectious disease among waterfowl.
Caused by the Pasteurella multocida bacterium, avian cholera is a highly infectious disease that can lead to death in as little as six hours, although 24 to 48 hours is typical. Death can be so quick birds may literally fall out of the sky. Under acute conditions, explosive die-offs involving more than 1,000 birds per day have occurred in wild waterfowl. Transmission occurs through bird-to-bird contact, ingestion of contaminated food or water and perhaps through the air. Avian cholera was first documented in North America during the winter of 1943-44, when an epizootic (an epidemic among animals) struck waterfowl wintering at Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge and other areas of the Texas Panhandle. Since then, avian cholera has caused thousands of waterfowl deaths throughout North America, including recurring outbreaks in the Central Valley and Tulare Basin in California, the Klamath Basin in northern California and southern Oregon, the Texas Panhandle and the Rainwater Basin in Nebraska. Sick birds often appear lethargic and can be approached quite closely before they will attempt to escape. Other field signs include convulsions, swimming in circles and heads thrown back between the wings. Avian cholera is not considered a high-risk disease for humans because of differences in the strains that affect waterfowl and humans.
Duck plague, an acute, contagious disease caused by a herpesvirus, often results in the deaths of infected birds. Duck plague attacks the vascular system, causing hemorrhaging and death within 14 days of exposure. Transmission usually occurs through bird-to-bird contact. Duck plague was first diagnosed in North America in 1967 at a commercial duck farm in New York. Since then, the disease has caused waterfowl deaths across the United States, and reports have been increasing each decade. The first known major outbreak of this disease occurred in January 1973 at Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge in South Dakota, where more than 40,000 mallards and small Canada geese perished from the disease. Sick birds often seek dense cover because they become sensitive to light. Extreme thirst, droopiness or bloody discharge from the vent or bill may also occur. Other symptoms include loss of wariness, inability to fly and convulsions. Duck plague affects only ducks, geese and swans and therefore presents little risk to humans.
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TASSAJARA VALLEY -- Pioneer children started attending the little, one-room school house in Tassajara Valley back in 1889.
One-hundred and twenty-three years later, the school house still stands under black walnut trees behind a white fence on rural Finley Road.
The Museum of San Ramon took ownership of the Tassajara School House last month, and members of the museum plan to keep the school around indefinitely.
"We're going to maintain the historic structure of the building," said Jerry Warren, president of the museum's board of directors. "We want to make sure that it stays a historic resource for the community and continues to support our school program."
For the past 18 years, the museum has operated the Tassajara One Room School program in which San Ramon Valley school district third graders experience what it was like to go to school here in the 1880s.
Students dress in 1880s-era clothing, use slates and chalk for their schoolwork and play games from the era during recess. They even bow and curtsy to their teacher just like kids did back then.
More than 30,000 students and their parents have visited the one-room Tassajara School House through the program. Students attended the school from 1889 until 1946 when enrollment declined too low to keep it open. The building sat vacant until it was deeded to Contra Costa County in 1957. It was then used as a community center and the meeting site for the Tassajara Fire District. In 1990, the Tassajara district merged with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, which took over maintenance of the building.
"We felt an affinity for it," said Steve Hart, the former assistant chief in charge of facilities for the fire district. "It was our facility."
Hart said district firefighters would hold picnics at the school. A district caretaker maintained the building and tended the grounds. The fire district board of directors offered the building to the Museum of San Ramon Valley in the 1990s, but the museum was focused on restoring the 1891 Southern Pacific Railroad Danville Depot and declined. The museum board reopened the issue this year, and in June the fire district board voted to declare the school surplus property and deeded it to the museum.
"It was taking away from our fire service duties," Hart said. "It's a better fit with the museum."
As the transfer got underway, it turned out that the deed had never been registered either with the Tassajara Fire District or the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, but was still held by Contra Costa County. The county board of supervisors voted unanimously in September to transfer the school to the museum. Hart, who retired from the fire district last month, said he plans to volunteer as a caretaker for the old school.
"I want to keep it going," he said. "I think it's a cool piece of San Ramon Valley history."
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The National Museum of Civil War Medicine has assembled an impressive panel of prominent historians, authors and medical professionals to speak on a wide variety of topics at this year's Conference. Come learn something new at the Twenty-Second Annual Conference on Civil War Medicine, Friday-Sunday, Oct. 3-5, 2014, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Atlanta–Marietta, Georgia.
Highlights of the conference include seven unique lectures on Friday and Sunday, and a Saturday bus tour of the hospital sites in Marietta and a tour of the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield. Also included are a Friday dinner and a Saturday evening happy hour.
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Saint Simon's Island Antebellum Plantations: The Role of the Plantation Mistress and Medical Care of the African Slaves
Paulette Snoby, RN
This topic is important to this forum since it includes a cultural discussion of Antebellum plantation architecture, the role of the plantation mistress as care-giver of the slaves in the Old South and several of the diseases specific to slaves dwelling in the Georgia rice plantations. The masters and their sons of these plantations participated in the Confederacy, their homes were occupied and many destroyed by Union troops, and many slaves found their freedom with the arrival of those troops. The discussion will include a description of the two slave hospitals that were known during this time period. Their ruins have been photographed and will be shown. Names of those plantation mistresses who we know cared for their slaves will be detailed and supported with bibliographical information.
Civil War Medicine–the Hollywood Version
Dr. Gordon Dammann, D.D.S.
A controversy that exists even today is: "Was the movie as good as the book? (and vice versa)." We can take this element of debate into Civil War medicine. Do movies tell a true story of the medical practices during the war? We will discuss six movies and the impact on the viewer's impression of medical practices of the time. We will analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly as depicted, and their relevance to the true story of medicine.
Blood Transfusion and Intravenous Fluid in the Civil War Era
Dr. Robert Slawson
Trauma and shock were major killers during the American Civil War and treatment methods were inadequate. They would remain so for another 50 years. By World War II, it would be realized that the introduction of fluids and of blood into the circulatory system could result in saving innumerable lives. Sadly, this knowledge and these techniques were not present during the Civil War. However, although seldom realized, much scientific work had been done in regard to these practices, and basic theories and processes had been developed. This presentation tells a little-known story of the early work in the field of blood transfusion and intravenous saline injection.
Smallpox and Control in the Civil War South: The New Science of Bacteriology and the Rise of Public Health Practice
Shauna Devine
Smallpox was the most political of the public health diseases in the nineteenth century—epidemics were routinely blamed on the failures of the physician, the failure of the public to be vaccinated, or the propaganda of the anti-vaccinationists. By 1861, American physicians understood that smallpox was contagious; however, they did not understand the process of contagion or the immunizing process. Nevertheless, both the Union and Confederate medical departments had compulsory vaccination policies for all soldiers. This talk will examine the vaccination crisis that took shape during the American Civil War, and increased in the 1870s as smallpox became epidemic once again, owing to the susceptibility of the new immigrant population.
Saturday, October 4, 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Bus tour of the hospital sites in Marietta and a tour of the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield, lunch on your own in Marietta.
Sunday, October 5, 8 a.m. to Noon
"To Encourage and Build Up": The General Duties and Place of the Civil War Chaplain in Regiment and Hospital
George Munkenbeck
The Civil War demonstrated the need for an American military chaplaincy. In hospitals, on large posts and in the field, these soldiers of God lived St. Paul's advice to the Thessalonians to "Encourage and Build up." They worked hard and often took great risks to provide comfort to those who were their charges. With command support they served God and Country and laid down a tradition of service that still inspires. This program will emphasize their service in support of the medical personnel. This is not a religious program, but rather a look at the chaplaincy.
Clothing the Union Army
Mavis Slawson
Clothing all of the hundreds of thousands of men who became volunteers in the Union Army during the Civil War required considerable expertise and experience. After a shaky start in the process, the Quartermaster Corps worked diligently to provide uniforms. The mechanism by which this was accomplished is poorly understood by most people. This presentation will take the mystery out of the process and show how the Quartermaster Corps under Montgomery Meigs managed to provide a reasonably well-clothed army for the war.
Civil War Ballistics
George Wunderlich
In 2005, a series of ballistics studies were begun for the History Channel. Those studies found that, in addition to the injuries caused by permanent and temporary cavitation caused by the flight of the bullet, other factors may have existed that increased risks of infection and increased mortality and morbidity by the introduction of foreign matter into the wound. This lecture will look at those factors in a series of calibrated ballistic gel studies looking at ballistic lubricants, uniform and accoutrement fragments and uniform "dirt" as possible risk factors in Civil War bullet wounds.


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ASPEN - GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will return to the Roaring Fork Valley on Thursday for an afternoon appearance at Basalt High School, Republican officials announced Tuesday.
The event will start at 3:15 p.m., according to a recorded phone alert from Romney supporters. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 2 p.m., and volunteers are urged to show up at the high school at 10 a.m.
Romney visited Aspen on July 9 for a private fundraiser at the home of Susan Crown and her husband, William Kunkler. The former Massachusetts governor's campaign reportedly raised $2.5 million at the event.
The Associated Press reported that Romney wrapped up a weeklong trip to Europe on Tuesday. The trip included a stop in Poland, where he said Poland's economy is a model of small government and free enterprise that other nations should emulate as they struggle with the recession.
Pitkin County Republicans who were gathered at Aspen's Hotel Jerome for the party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner fundraiser applauded Tuesday evening when they heard the news about Romney's upcoming campaign stop.
"We just had the privilege of having Mitt Romney in Aspen on July 9, and he's coming back," said Frieda Wallison, chairwoman of the Pitkin County GOP. "He will be doing a public event at Basalt High School in the large gymnasium, and we want to fill it. We want to give him a Roaring Fork Valley welcome."
Wallison, a delegate to the upcoming Republican National Convention who has pledged her support to Romney, said some members of the Basalt audience will be allowed to pose questions.
"This is a very special event because he will also be with some of the other governors who are here for the Republican Governors Association's executive roundtable," she said. "So not only will you see our next president, but you will also see several sitting governors who will join him."
Wallison issued a call for volunteers to assist with Romney's scheduled appearance.
"In addition to getting VIP seating, you will be served lunch. You will be fed," she said.
She said that while the event is open to the public, it wouldn't hurt to contact organizers at www.romneycolorado.com to try to secure a good seat or to volunteer.
The keynote speaker for Tuesday's Lincoln Day Dinner was Gov. Scott Walker, of Wisconsin. Walker, 44, is considered a national GOP darling after surviving a recall effort in early June following his controversial actions to repair the state budget in 2011.
Walker, who was born in Colorado Springs, spoke of the intensity of the recall effort and the national media attention it generated. But he also used some of his 29 minutes at the podium to voice support for Romney and to bash President Barack Obama.
He said like Colorado, Wisconsin will be a battleground state in the Nov. 6 presidential election and that it's imperative that state Republicans get involved.
"I think he's on the right path, and I think we're going to see it at the convention," said Walker, who began his gubernatorial term in January 2011. "I think people want to hear the truth because they're not getting it from Barack Obama."
He pointed out that when Obama was on the campaign trail in the summer of 2008, as the U.S. recession was becoming more widespread, he promised to fix the economy.
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FORT HOOD (February 22, 2013) --- If sequestration kicks in next week, some construction projects at Fort Hood may be delayed.
All projects for the 2013 fiscal year that deal with sustainment, restoration and maintenance are on hold and are at risk, according to a statement from the III Corps and Fort Hood Public Affairs Office
Renovations to some of the barracks, child development centers and motor pools may have to be postponed because of lack of funds should the cuts go into effect, the statement said.
"Given the uncertainty of what will actually take place in terms of the budget and sequestration, it's probably premature for Fort Hood officials to comment on the specific impacts, mainly because actual impacts won't be known until everything is ruled on or enacted," said Col. Ben Danner, III Corps and Fort Hood public affairs officer.
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Tonight, ABC Family premiered Cyberbully (sorry, Cyberbu//y), a TV movie it hyped as a call to "delete digital drama." Which is funny, because Cyberbully itself was so hyperbolic and drama-filled that you'd think there wouldn't be any of it left lying around to get rid of, anyway.
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While wandering the streets of New York City in awe of all the beautiful displays and clothing, we saw a visual merchandiser in action at Diesel. The man was applying vinyl to the window, something we learned how to do in our visual merchandising class this semester. It was so cool to see someone actually working on a display! I wanted to ask him some questions about his work, but he was on his cell phone the whole time, plus I don't have the nerve!! Maybe next time!


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Life began to return to normal as the federal government reopened its doors after the 16-day partial shutdown that culminated in a late-night rush to pass a bill and avoid a default on the nation's debt. Federal
Hundreds of thousands of furloughed workers were ordered back on the job Thursday after Congress ended the 16-day government shutdown with a last-minute deal that also averted a debt default.
What's the cost of a shutdown? That's still unclear, but the number will reach into the billions.
President Obama said "there are no winners here" after lawmakers reached a last-minute agreement to reopen the government after a 16-day shutdown and avert default. The fiscal showdowns had inflicted "completely...
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- Police in several Connecticut towns say they've seen a large increase in gun permit applications since the Newtown school shootings last month.
Milford Police Chief Keith Mello told the New Haven Register that the number of gun permit applications in his town has doubled since a gunman killed 20 first-graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
He says the department has handed out 44 applications in the past month, compared with 20 in the same period last year.
Police in several other towns including Seymour, Branford and Middletown also are reporting increases in permit applications. Statewide figures weren't immediately available.
Gun dealers around the country say they've seen a spike in gun sales in response to Newtown and renewed talk of a federal ban on assault weapons.
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The Vermont Senate has rejected a proposal that would move up the state's primary election to early August.
Senators on Wednesday amended the election bill to remove the part that would have moved the primary to the first Tuesday in August and then voted 29-0 in favor of the amendment.
Vermont's primary used to be held in mid-September but was moved to the fourth Tuesday in August in 2010 to ensure the secretary of state's office has time to produce general election ballots in time to meet federal deadlines, including sending absentee ballots to overseas service members.
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Due date is around the 24th....so I am very new!
I am really getting into doing tons of baby research...do's & don'ts
I still need to go to doc but so far so good....I think. I have done about 5 tests, the first were so light pink but I am going to do a few more...just for my own sanity.
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Hi everyone,
Im due November 5th with baby number 5..........My other 4 are 12, 10, 9 and 8 so quite a gap this time........feels like im doing it for the first time again lol!
Good luck everyone
congratualtions bet ur gonna have alot of help with this one from ur other children.


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Ben Smith, Cadence
Under the radar, but over the top in quality, Cadence shows how great Washington wines can be.
Best Washington Winemakers
Honoring some of our longtime favorites, and unearthing some new ones.
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Best Washington Winemakers - Full Descriptions
Best Emerging Winery
A winery that, with fewer than five vintages, has made a distinct impression for its quality and style in a short period of time.
Reynvaan Family Vineyards
When wine-loving attorney Mike Reynvaan and his wife, Gale, decided to start a winery, they created it from the ground up. Its name highlights their estate vineyards rather than the winery; the Reynvaans' goal is to make wines that highlight the terroir of the Walla Walla Valley. They started out by planting 5 acres at a time as they learned about the terroir, choosing the best vines for particular locations. Consulting winemaker Christophe Baron worked with Mike and Gale's son, winemaker Matt Reynvaan, to create wines that highlight the fruits of the vineyards. The 16-acre In the Rocks Vineyard was started in 2005; two years later, the 42-acre Foothills in the Sun Vineyard was planted. Both focus mostly on Rhône varieties, and the resulting wines show surprising elegance and seamlessness, considering the youth of the vineyards. Their In the Rocks Syrah is fermented with a bit of Viognier, lifting the aromatics of the wine and adding a delightful floral note to this classic, smooth and rich wine, which is full of black fruit, game and mineral notes.
Winemaker of the Year
Known for the quality of his winemaking and his contribution to the industry, helping put Washington in the national spotlight over the past year.
Ben Smith, Cadence
Ben Smith and Gaye McNutt have been quietly producing superb wines at Cadence, their urban winery in South Seattle (recently relocated to South Park) since 1998. Ben is obsessed with letting his wines express the characteristics of the sites on which they are grown, and is uncompromising about balancing boldness with elegance. Focusing on Bordeaux-style wines, he combines grapes from the much buzzed-about Red Mountain American Viticultural Area (AVA)—known for producing wines with lush, ripe fruit, excellent acidity and firm tannins—with an Old World sensibility and a gift for finding the right blend. He and Gaye also own their own vineyard on Red Mountain, Cara Mia, now in its eighth year, from which they are producing their extraordinary Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot blends. They also make wines that highlight the best fruit from other sites, such as Klipsun, Tapteil and Ciel du Cheval vineyards on Red Mountain. Under the radar, but over the top in quality, Cadence shows how great Washington wines can be.
Winemaker to Watch
This award goes to the winemaker—new to the scene or evolving—who is crafting wines of distinctive style and who we expect to continue making an impact on Washington wine.
Anna Schafer, áMaurice
Anna Schafer has traveled to 36 countries, but calls a little corner of Walla Walla Valley home for her family's winery. The name áMaurice is French for "to Maurice" in homage to her paternal grandfather, who owned a large timber company and planted the first certified evergreen farm in the state. Her parents, Tom and Kathleen Schafer, her business-savvy brother Nicholas, and sister Stephanie, an interior designer, work to build and promote the family business. Anna handles the winemaking, and works alongside vineyard manager Ken Hart. In 2006 and 2007, she travelled to Mendoza, Argentina, to work the harvest at Paul Hobbs's Viña Cobos winery. At her small Walla Walla facility, she found a mentor at Walla Walla Cellars: Winemaker Gordy Venneri generously shared his experience with the then 25-year-old Schafer. Gaining accolades early for her wines and admiration from restaurants such as The French Laundry in Napa, California, Anna approaches winemaking with the attitude of making wine simply, focusing on the fruit. She spearheaded one of the state's initial "salmon safe" wine certifications, planting a 13-acre estate vineyard focusing on low-impact viticulture, becoming a charter member of Vinea: The Winemakers' Sustainable Trust; eschewing herbicides and pesticides in the vineyard and building soil health. We look forward to seeing what delights this talented winemaker will bring us in the years to come.
Sommelier of the Year
Exemplifies the profession, delivering exceptional service and education to his guests, and continues to develop his own knowledge and that of his staff.
Erik Liedholm, John Howie Restaurants
In a YouTube video, sommelier Erik Liedholm says that the question most asked by guests at the many restaurants where has worked—Elliott Grand Hyatt, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, and now John Howie Steak, among others—is, "What is your favorite wine?" For Liedholm, that's a tough question, since this star sommelier has had a chance to taste thousands in his more than 20-year career. "If you asked me what wine I'd take to a desert island, it would be sparkling wine," he says. "It is like a chameleon in your mouth, melding with all sorts of foods." It is Liedholm's job to create a memorable food and wine experience, and he does so with class, humor and a flair for finding great pairings. At Seastar, he worked with a seafood-heavy menu, focusing on delicate Rieslings, Chardonnays and other light wines. Now at the other end of the spectrum, with the bold meat options at John Howie Steak, he gets to explore the range of robust red wines, including an amazing selection of Washington reds from the state's top wineries such as DeLille, Cayuse, Mark Ryan and áMaurice. He has created and managed wine lists that have won many accolades, including the coveted Wine Spectator Grand Award, and helped organize the Masters of Food & Wine event, which has featured top personalities such as Julia Child, Eric Ripert and Gordon Ramsay. We hope Liedholm doesn't end up on a desert island. But if we were to choose a sparkling wine with which to toast Liedholm, we'd choose this one from his list at John Howie Steak: the delicate and refreshing White Flowers Sparkling Riesling from Pacific Rim Winery. Cheers!
Emerging Varietal
The wine grape making the biggest impact as a single bottling or in blends, whether new on the scene or a classic varietal that's creating buzz again.
Over the past few years, Syrah has gained fans and acreage in Washington. It is no surprise, then, that friends of Syrah are tagging along for the ride. Mourvèdre is commonly blended with Syrah in the Rhône region in the warm south of France, bringing depth, darkness and spicy fascination to a blend. In Washington's wine country, with its similar hot, dry climate, Mourvèdre has found a new home. Although there are only 165 acres planted in the state, several savvy winemakers—such as Syncline and Robert Ramsay Cellars—have been producing single varietal wines from Mourvèdre, using it as an important part of their Syrah blends and even making it into a varietal wine, impressed by its depth, bright black fruit and dried herb and spice complexity. Next year, the deep, dark, mysterious Washington Mourvèdre wines will be a special varietal tasting in our awards, bringing yet another grape into the Washington repertoire to love.
Community Service Award
This award is given to the person in the wine industry who has significantly contributed time, talents and/or wines to charitable causes via Washington wines.
Rick Small & Darcey Fugman-Small, Woodward Canyon
Rick Small and his wife, Darcey Fugman-Small, are busy people. Besides making great wines at Woodward Canyon Winery since 1981, Rick was instrumental in applying and receiving approval for the Walla Walla Valley AVA in 1984. He's served on many boards in the industry, including the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation and the Washington Wine Institute. He is currently chair of the Washington Wine Commission and president of Vinea: The Winegrowers' Sustainable Trust, where he helps promote ecologically sustainable winegrowing and winemaking practices. But Darcey is busy too. She has served on the boards and advisory committees for the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation, Planned Parenthood of Walla Walla, the American Association of University Women, United Way of Walla Walla and the Walla Walla Public School District's Facilities and Math Curriculum committees. Currently, she is secretary of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance and Chair of the Carnegie Art Center Trustees. Together, the couple makes an unstoppable team, leading by example and encouraging excellence—not only in their wines, but in their lives, as well.


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Many people who are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) do not get sick or spread the bacteria to others—this is known as latent TB. In the United States and many other countries, healthcare providers try to identify people infected with Mtb as early as possible, before they advance from latent to active TB.
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People in high risk groups can be treated with medicine to prevent active TB disease and should meet with their healthcare providers to determine the appropriate treatment.
In those parts of the world where the disease is common, the World Health Organization recommends that infants receive a vaccine called BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin). BCG is fairly effective in protecting small children from severe TB complications. It does not protect adults very well against lung TB, which is the form of TB that is easiest to spread to others. BCG is not currently recommended for infants in the United States.
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MILAN, Italy – Every day during the Islanders men's basketball team's overseas tour in Italy, GoIslanders.com will bring you Postcards from Italy – a combination of photos from the day's activities and a brief recap on the events from members of the men's basketball team.
In the first installment, we check in with sophomore Jake Kocher to get his thoughts on the team's first day abroad.
Upon arriving in Milan after a four-hour flight to Newark and then a 7 ½ hour flight to Italy, we took a short bus ride from the airport and arrived in the center of the city, near the famous Duomo.
The thing that stood out most to me was how much more condensed society is as a whole over here. Everything is closer together, people sit closer together, and the streets are typically one lane each way packed between buildings on both sides. Also, things seem to be slower. Not that the cars can't go as fast, but people are in less of a hurry.
After walking around for a bit, my first meal in Italy was pizza from a little café next to the Duomo and it was definitely the best pizza I have ever had. Once lunch was through we walked over to the Duomo and it was incredible. I have never seen anything so detailed and yet so large in my life. Also the history that has occurred around and in the area is just overwhelming. We would later learn that it took over six centuries to finish construction of the cathedral, and it made sense, considering all of the sculptures draped on and around the church.
The marketplace was full of all of the Italian brand name companies like Prada and Louis Vuitton as well as several small bistros and cafes. After several hours in the marketplace and walking around the Duomo we went to the hotel for the first time.
The first surprise came at the elevator, realizing only one to two people with luggage can go up the elevator at a time. The next surprise was the room, and once again its size, compared to what I am used to. The final surprise was a pleasant one, and that was the majestic view from our balconies. It was just incredible.
After a couple hours to relax, we went to dinner in downtown Varese at a great sandwich shop. They cut the meat from the entire leg of the pig in front of us (which I could have done without) but it was delicious nonetheless. Then we finished the night with gelato from a little corner shop, and finally can unwind for the night after the long trip.
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You don't have to like Liberal Democratic Party leader Shinzo Abe, but the veteran Japanese politician's Facebook page is sure getting lots of attention.
That's because he used the social media site this week as an outlet to clarify his series of controversial statements on monetary policy.
Did he or did he not say the Bank of Japan should directly buy construction bonds? Check his Facebook page. Indeed, Mr. Abe took the unusual step of directing reporters to his wall of posts on Wednesday where he had posted the answer the previous night.
His use of the site to clarify his robust and market-moving opinions was a distinct departure from the slow-and-safe social media MO typical among Japan's political class.
Japanese politicians' attempts to employ social media to boost popularity are often limited to mundane posts or tweets, but Mr. Abe has taken a serious liking to Facebook and its potential to be a meaningful outlet for his views.
And this approach has not gone unnoticed.
An aide to the Liberal Democratic Party leader said the former prime minister is the most subscribed Japanese politician on Facebook and the second most subscribed domestic user. He currently has nearly 106,000 subscribers–-2,000 added in the last 24 hours alone–according to JRT's count.
Case in point: As of Thursday afternoon JST, 13,244 people "liked" Mr. Abe's clarification post on Tuesday. It was shared 953 times and received 853 comments. These are typical response figures to his Facebook activity. In contrast, Yoshihiko Noda, the incumbent prime minister Mr. Abe is looking to oust, doesn't even have an official Facebook page.
In the post Mr. Abe wrote "I haven't said it should be in the form of direct purchases" of government bonds. "Any debate over what has never been said is not something worth commenting on." He also took a jab at the prime minister. "When Prime Minister Noda talks about my economic and financial policies he sounds like a puppet controlled by the Bank of Japan."
The hot interest in his feed, which does also include contributions from his aides, likely stems from his habitual use and what he posts.
Gunning for a return to the prime minister's office, Mr. Abe's use of the site follows the pro forma style set by other politicians of posting photos of himself with supporters, and statements reiterating his stance, but every now and then he writes about key policy issues, as seen this week. And he didn't share those comments with the regular press corp. until the following night.
Many of Japan's lawmakers admittedly came late to the Facebook party, and simply sidestepped the delights of "oversharing," by embracing the microblogging of Twitter instead. But even on Twitter, Mr. Abe can claim an advantage over Mr. Noda, who is not a Tweeter either.
Another side to Mr. Abe's Facebook fascination is the support it gives back to him.
One of his aides said the conservative lawmaker likes Facebook because when he is hit with criticism in the real world, the supportive messages he receives on the social media site always outweigh the detractors.
But be it a support mechanism or publicity tool, Mr. Abe won't be able to use his Facebook account much longer.
Once the campaign for next month's election formally begins on Dec. 4, candidates will be banned from updating their websites. That means blogs, Twitter accounts and Facebook pages will remain frozen in time until the Dec. 16 election is over. The anachronistic restriction is the result of a 2002 interpretation of a 1950 election law prohibiting displaying or mass-distributing campaign information by means other than specified formats, such as letters and fliers.
But if you want to know where Mr. Abe stands on those construction bonds in the meantime, you know where to look.


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In the midst of attack ads, personal jabs and heated debates, one local political race is an example of just the opposite.
The two men vying for the position of Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge, Mark Kerenyi and Randall Burnworth, have been friends for a long time, and they intend to keep it that way.
The two men got together Monday to discuss their friendship and how it has shaped their campaigns. Unlike many political opponents, there is no tension in the room when Burnworth and Kerenyi get together. The two do share plenty of jokes, stories and just a little good-natured ribbing.
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Mark Kerenyi, left, and Randall Burnworth joke over Burnworth's shrunken college letter sweater, which hangs on his office wall, Monday. The two men are running against each other for Washington County Common Pleas Court judge, but have remained good friends throughout the course of the race.
"Did you shrink it?" joked Kerenyi about Burnworth's college letter sweater which is displayed in his office.
"My wife did! When that was handed to me brand new, it fit me perfectly," answered Burnworth, adding that at least its shrunken size saved his children money when purchasing the shadow box to display it.
The two men have enjoyed a lengthy friendship.
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Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge candidates.
Friends for 16 years.
Both currently work at the Washington County Courthouse.
Randall Burnworth is the Magistrate of Washington County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations.
Mark Kerenyi is the Magistrate of Washington County Court of Common Pleas Probate and Juvenile Division.
"I've known him since he moved here," said Burnworth of the friendship.
That was 16 years ago, added Kerenyi.
Both men currently work at the Washington County Courthouse, Burnworth as Magistrate of Washington County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Kerenyi as Magistrate of Washington County Court of Common Pleas Probate and Juvenile Division.
But Burnworth and Kerenyi have many shared interests outside of their professions. Both avid hunters, Burnworth and Kerenyi swapped numerous hunting stories during Monday's get-together. The two have even been hunting together.
"We did a hunting cabin trip," said Kerenyi, who added that he never did get a turkey on that trip.
The two were also members of the Boy Scouts. When Burnworth mentioned working at Boy Scout Summer camp, Kerenyi found more common ground.
"That's something else we have in common too, then," he said.
Even if the two men were not good friends, they predicted it would have still been a friendly campaign.
"I think it is the nature of judicial races. We do not have all the big divisive issues of other people," said Kerenyi.
Both candidates emphasized early on that they were going to run positive campaigns, each touting their own qualifications and experience, said Burnworth.
"I think Mark is right in regard to the judicial races requiring a little bit more decorum as opposed to some of the others," added Burnworth.
Though only one man can win the judicial seat, both men know they will have no problems remaining buddies.
"We have always been friends. Whoever wins, we are still going to work together in the courthouse," pointed out Kerenyi.
Added Burnworth, "We will be friends long after this is over."


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5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 8: Creation of Neuroligin-3 Mutant Mouse
In honor of the anniversary of Autism Speaks' founding on Feb 25, for the next 25 days we will be sharing stories about the many significant scientific advances that have occurred during our first five years together. Our eighth item, Creation of Neuroligin-3 Mutant Mouse, is from Autism Speaks' Top 10 Autism Research Events of 2007.
Animal models have long been employed to replicate some of the behavioral and biochemical characteristics of autism. The models are chosen for study either because they have behaviors reminiscent of autism, or because they have received genetic or environmental manipulations believed to be linked, directly or indirectly, to autism.
Yet, only with the recent progress of detailed genetic studies in developmental disorders have these models been based on the actual genetic differences found in humans with autism. Some of these newer models for autism include mouse models of medical genetic syndromes that show overlap with autism, e.g., Fragile X syndrome, Rett syndrome and Tuberous Sclerosis. However, no model existed that contained the precise genetic defect found in anyone whose autism is not caused by one of these other genetic syndromes. This changed in October 2007, when researchers in Texas reported they had succeeded in replacing the mouse neuroligin-3 gene with a human version containing the exact mutation discovered in 2004 to be the cause of autism in a Swedish family with two affected brothers. Excitingly, the initial exploratory studies have found the "humanized neuroligin-3″ mouse has several unusual behaviors, including deficits in some social behaviors and an increased ability for spatial learning in a swimming test.
This mouse provided the research community with a strong new tool to directly assess the neurobiology, behavioral deficits and, conceivably soon enough, treatment approaches for autism. Such models are a vital part of the drug discovery process because measurement of changes in their behaviors can be used as surrogate markers for preclinical evaluation of new therapeutics.
Since this story was first run: Genetic studies continue to provide new opportunities for the generation of animal models of autism, including many related to the function of the neuroligins. In 2009 the same group of researchers carried out a behavioral characterization of mice lacking the neurexin-1alpha gene, which creates proteins that serve as binding partners for the neuroligins. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science, the scientists have now discovered that the neurexin-1alpha mice have abnormal brain physiology and increased repetitive behaviors.