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Review: 'Home Front' by Kristin Hannah
By Kathy Altman, USA TODAY
Kristin Hannah's Home Front is absorbing and wrenching, an eye-opening tale of an independent woman who discovers the healing power of need.
As a helicopter pilot for the National Guard, Jolene Zarkades has more than her share of "working mother" issues — made suddenly more complicated by husband Michael's confession that he no longer loves her. Jolene is stunned. She knew they were having problems, but … divorce? Before they have time to consider what Michael's admission will mean to their family, Jolene receives notification of something that will test them all beyond imagination.
She's deploying. To Iraq.
Now Jolene and Michael have no choice but to postpone dealing with the mess that is their marriage and focus instead on figuring out how a workaholic, barely there father will run a household and take care of two daughters he barely knows. Jolene's family begs her to stay, to refuse the call to battle, but even though the thought of leaving them is agonizing, her sense of duty won't let her do anything other than honor her commitment to her country.
No matter the cost.
Defense attorney Michael Zarkades is furious with his wife's decision to deploy. He works hard to provide for his family — how is he supposed to take on household duties as well? How can Jolene be so selfish? And how can she abandon her children? Instead of drawing them closer, the life-and-death challenges that loom in Jolene's future drive husband and wife further apart. Jolene struggles to maintain the cheerful, can-do attitude that always helped her to cope — though lately it has been setting Michael's teeth on edge. When she leaves for Iraq, she and Michael are barely speaking, and her 12-year-old daughter is equally angry and resentful.
Then, when Jolene's tour turns tragic, it's Michael's turn to do battle. And he can only hope that he's a better soldier than he is a husband or father, because he has a family to rescue.
Home Front is beautiful, difficult, humbling. Hannah shares the story of a woman struggling not only with her roles of wife, mother and soldier, but with the fallout from a childhood that haunts her still. Even her husband understands this, which is ironic, because as compassionate as Jolene is, she doesn't realize he's struggling, as well. Hannah saves Michael from being completely unsympathetic at the novel's opening by assigning him this understanding, and a genuine emotional crisis. He still hasn't recovered from the death of his father, also a partner at the family law firm, and doesn't know how to talk with his wife about his depression — she'd only accuse him of "choosing" to be unhappy. Another irony, because as much as Michael despises Jolene's platitudes at the start of the book, by the end he'd willingly sacrifice one of his own limbs to hear another.
Which is basically the theme of the book. What our choices mean, what they say about us, how they impact others, what the ramifications are when our choices are taken away. And this applies to so much more than the Zarkades family. Hannah sends us into battle with Jolene, and introduces us to her fellow soldiers, showing us courage and humor and denial and suffering, preparing us so we can witness firsthand the birth of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which plays such an important role in the story.
And it's a story Hannah writes with grace, empathy, and heartrending insight. Some passages I especially enjoyed:
She unhooked the goggles from her helmet and unstrapped from the seat. When she stepped onto the hard, dark sand, a wave of exhaustion overtook her, and it was not an ordinary tiredness; this was bone deep, a kind of standing death.
Motherhood in the preteen years was a series of paper-cut disappointments.
We come home broken, she thought. No matter how strong we are … The military should have prepared her for it. There was so much training before one goes to war, and so little for one's return.
There is humor as well. Sometimes it stings, but it always resonates:
Dear Mom:
Dad says I have to write you a letter so I am. I started my period in Walmart. With Dad.
He bought me pads that were like twin mattresses. Sierra's mom says that's what happens when you send a man to do a woman's job. Ugh.
Thanks for not being there when I needed you.
With authentic situations dramatized by snippets like the one above, Hannah shows us it's not only the soldiers who suffer from the stress of deployment.
Complex, captivating characters. A timely, dynamic plot. Gorgeous prose. Kristin Hannah's Home Front is a deeply emotional must-read you won't soon forget.
For a more personal perspective on Operation Iraqi Freedom and what it means for a soldier to be away from her family, you may wish to read author Jessica Scott's recent New York Times article, "The End of 'My Generation's' War."
Kathy Altman is a soon-to-be-published author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She's a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and Washington Romance Writers (WRW) and is also active in the online Harlequin community. Her website is KathyAltman.com.
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DACP has ongoing disability art and culture events, as well as occasional programming.
Portland ReelAbilities and the Disability Pride Art and Culture Film Festival
Click here to read more about these events coming up this May!
Biennial Disability Pride Art and Culture Festival. Our next festival is May 16-24, 2014, featuring guest artist Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha!
Inclusive Arts Vibe Dance Company's biennial performances. In 2014 we had HOME/UNRESTRAINED! See performance photos on our facebook page!
Our Open Art Sessions and are on hiatus for the time being, while we explore other options for a meeting space, but we had a great 6 months. Check out our facebook page for photos of some of the artwork!
Dis/Representation: Reading into Disability is on hiatus after a summer full of great readings, rich discussions, author events and more! See our Dis/Representation website and still occasionally active Dis/Representation facebook page for the reading list and links to previous discussions.

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Why I'm for a Law Against Touching Pregnant BelliesDevan McGuinness
I'm the kind of person who likes her space. I have a very particular personal bubble, and there's a limit on how much I want to be touched. This space bubble and limit does apply to my children and my husband too, and it can vary day by day. It's just a part of who I am, and it's no different when I am pregnant.
One experience many pregnant women endure is having a stranger come up and touch their stomach. Without warning, permission, or solicitation. They do it just because they're so overwhelmed by your magical belly, they feel the need to touch it supposedly). Could you imagine that happening to someone who isn't pregnant? If you just randomly accosted someone without permission? It happened to me once when I was pregnant with my first child, and it upset me and grossed me out to no end. At the time, I was in shock!
But while it seems to be an experience many mamas endure, if you live in Pennsylvania, that experience may now be a thing of the past. As ABC local reports, Pennsylvania recently passed a law that makes it illegal for strangers to touch a pregnant woman's belly without her permission. I know the person doing the touching usually means no harm, but putting your hands on someone without his or her permission can be seen as a form of harassment or assault. This law just seems to make it more clear that it's never okay to touch someone without their consent — no matter your intent.
I think that it's sad there needs to be a specific law because it seems like it should just be common sense. But clearly it's not to some people, so I can't see this law in Pennsylvania doing any harm.
Update: The first charge under this law has been brought against a Pennsylvania man who touched his pregnant neighbor's stomach without permission. What will happen to him if he's found guilty? Read Pregnant Pennsylvania Woman Files Charges Against Neighbor Who Touched Her Belly to find out!
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That music is part of the DNA of the Cubans is incontrovertible. The crossbreeding of the inhabitants of the island and the continued 'invasions', from Spanish to Americans, regardless of African heritage and itching Caribbean made of Cuba the island of rhythm and son.
So jazz is different, because even being a product linked to the imperialist 'enemies', the fact is that the magic of jazz poisoned their blood long ago, before the revolution and Cuban jazz musicians have had to overcome a before and after to continue expressing their musicality.
The black films of the 40s filmed by Hollywood and projected on the island in double session, for a few pennies, began to awaken the passion of so many people of Cuba.
Then when mobsters, corrupt politicians and blatant fortunes turned the island into the U.S. 'casino', world jazz figures came from North America to perform and entertain the evenings of that 'select' audience.
However, Cubans did what they could to attend the concerts of their favorite artists and assimilated this musical style giving it his own imprint. Cuban jazz was born with fantastic musicians and great talents.
The revolution and the rejection of anything related with Yankee enemies ended up promoting the prohibition of jazz in Cuba. However, lovers of the genre could never force their feet, hands, voices… to suppress an art that dominated to perfection and went through their pores.
Years later, the Government of Cuba allowed, again, to jazz take its course on the island, which has benefited all lovers of good music.
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(Note: I've had some trouble this week getting Game Rewind and my PC to play nice with each other, which has delayed my article examining the team's blocking against the Cardinals. I've finally gotten the problem fixed, so I'll be able to finish my analysis tomorrow. Look for it to be posted Friday evening or Saturday morning.)
First off, the injury report. WR Charly Martin has already been ruled out for week two, which is understandable seeing as how he's recovering from a bruised lung and all. He isn't expected to return for a few weeks.
More worrisome is Sidney Rice, Zach Miller, and Marshawn Lynch's injury situations, as all three would be significant losses if they can't play on Sunday. Rice hasn't practiced either Wednesday or Thursday because of a knee injury, while Miller went from being a limited participant on Wednesday to not practicing at all on Thursday due to a foot injury. Marshawn Lynch was a limited participant on both days due to back spasms, but keep in mind that last week that same problem didn't stop him from rushing 21 times for 85 yards (4.0 yards per carry), catching two receptions, or playing backfield bodyguard for Russell Wilson on a few passing downs.
Thankfully, the news isn't all bad. Russell Okung didn't practice on Wednesday after suffering a bone bruise to his knee against the Cardinals, but was a limited participant in practice on Thursday. Greg Scruggs (hamstring) and CB Byron Maxwell (shoulder) have been full participants this week. their return should bolster the Seahawks both on defense and special teams. Golden Tate has also been a full participant in practice this week after missing week one with a knee injury, although I'll let you guys judge the extent to which that constitutes good news.
For the Cowboys, NT Jay Ratliff has yet to practice this week while he rests an injured ankle, and LB Demarcus Ware has been limited in practice all week with a hamstring problem. Ratliff is Dallas' best run stuffer, while Ware is their best pass rusher — needless to say, the Seahawks will benefit greatly if one or both of them is unable to play this week.
Blue Friday Contest
One of Nike's PR folks recently sent me an email about their Blue Friday contest, which if nothing else looks to be a decent way to win something for minimal effort. Twitter isn't really my speed, but I figured some of you might be interested in taking a crack at it. From the press release:
"Show your Seattle and Seahawks pride by wearing blue and posting your best 12th Man pics to #SEAHAWKSBLUE FRIDAY. The most original submissions will be selected by the Seattle Seahawks to win an autographed Nike Seahawks Game Jersey. The winners will be selected on Saturday at 8:00 AM and will need to confirm with Nike/Seahawks within 4 hours of being notified in order to remain eligible for prizee. If there is no contact within 4 hours the second round of selects will begin being notified.
"All 11 confirmed winners will be announced @usnikefootball and @seahawks and will be invited to join us for a pre-game celebration at the Stadium Pro Shop Sunday morning at 11:30 AM. All fans are welcome to join the festivities and enter to win additional prizes between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM in front of the Stadium Pro Shop. Fans can enter to win the 12th autographed 12th Man Jersey during this time."
Since the release was light on specifics regarding the jerseys themselves, I asked Nike for more details. According to their PR person, the jerseys will be selected at random for each winner. So you won't get a choice in which jersey you get, but it's hard to argue with free.


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[Ed. Note: With the 2004 World Series team reuniting at Fenway Park on Wednesday, Ben Shapiro takes a look back at what it was like for a Boston Red Sox fan before the curse was broken. In case you missed it, here's Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. The series wraps up today with Part 4.]
Sunday, October 17, 2004, Game 4
I was home in Northampton. This was where I'd grown up. This was where I watched the final game of the 1978 regular season. This was where I had watched Jim Rice, Wade Boggs, Dave Henderson, Roger Clemens, Mo Vaughn, Nomar Garciaparra and Pedro Martinez.
That night was my Mom's birthday. I was going out to dinner with my family. We would miss the start of Game 4. When this night was planned, missing a portion of Game 4 was deemed an unfortunate, but acceptable, part of celebrating my mother's birthday.
Everyone stop acting outraged. My mother is a wonderful woman. She raised me, and was married to my father and is now married to my step-father. All of us are or were massive sports fans, and we all have been passionate baseball fans.
So my mom was used to this sort of thing. Her birthday is almost always during the playoffs.
She's not a sports fan on the level that I am, or that my step-father is, but she cares. She follows, and she watches, and she understands, and she's brilliant. In other words, she was well aware that the Red Sox in the ALCS against the Yankees was a big deal, and she was well aware that after losing the first two games in New York, and then getting destroyed 19-8 at home on Saturday, Game 4 was no longer that big a deal.
Sure, a win would be nice. But the series was over.
Speaking of "over," when we returned from dinner, the Red Sox were already losing 2-0.
My mother was tired, so was my step-father, and then, in the bottom of the fifth, the Red Sox did the most annoying thing. They scored three runs to take the lead.
My step-father and I were still up. Then the Yankees scored two runs in the top of the sixth to re-take the lead, that was it. My stepfather went to bed. "I can't watch and I've got to be up early to go to work anyway." I understood. Part of me wanted to go to bed also. Part of me was just angry. This whole Red Sox fan thing was becoming an emotionally abusive relationship.
I'm not saying that to belittle any of those people who are in abusive relationships out there. I say that because, at that point in my life, that's just how I felt. I kept tuning in with all my hope every year. Every year, no matter how good the Red Sox played, or how good they look on paper, they found a new way to make you say "how did they manage to lose like that?"
It was 4-3. it was cold out. The game was wearing on, and every time the Red Sox made an out, they were one out closer to ending their season.
I didn't want to watch. My friend Mike was texting me. Mike wasn't a Red Sox fan. He was actually a Cardinals fan. He was a former pitcher who had nearly made the Missouri baseball team as a walk-on. Now, he was living in New York City, waiting tables and trying his hand at stand-up comedy.
I was basically explaining to him that if the Cardinals didn't beat the Yankees in the World Series, I was going to be really upset.
Meanwhile, the actual Game 4 of the ALCS was heading to the bottom of the ninth. I was alone, at my parent's house in the upstairs television room. It was me and the game. It was cold out, and at this point I wasn't looking forward to returning to New York City on Tuesday.
I don't think I need to inform everyone of what happened.
Here's the thing, though. It was just me. No friends who were Red Sox fans, no friends who were Yankees fans. My parents were asleep, and aside from a text or two, it was just me and that game. That game that kept on going. When Roberts scored in the bottom of the 9th I was half-happy and half-upset. Remember I was going on very limited sleep, I wanted to go to bed, but I knew I'd never be able to sleep not knowing what the final outcome was.
The 10th inning came and went, so did the 11th. It was now the 12th inning, and up stepped David Ortiz. At that point I knew this game was over. I had no clue that the series would turn out the way it did. But when Ortiz stepped to the plate in the bottom of the 12th to face Paul Quantrill, I really thought the game was over. Manny had singled and Ortiz was the guy who made things happen.
That ball came off his bat and I didn't know whether to cheer or cry. I didn't want to wake my parents up, but at the same time watching Ortiz round those bases, knowing how close the team had come to being eliminated, and knowing that the Red Sox had been able to beat not just the Yankees, but Mariano as well, it was beautiful.
I told myself that even though the season was probably over, at least we won one game, at least we showed up, at least we had Ortiz. I was exhausted and there was another game tomorrow, which was now actually later today.
Monday October 18, Game 5:
I've been playing fantasy baseball for over 20 years. When I was younger, I had a team with my step-father. By 2004, I was engaged in co-ownership of "The Chin Music," A roto baseball team I co-own with my best friend Eric. Eric still lives in the valley, we've owned the team since 1999, As of 2014 we actually manage two versions of "The Chin Music" in two different leagues. Without bragging too much, we do our fair share of winning.
In 2004, back when we only owned one team, we won our league. Monday, night Eric and I had planed on celebrating our victory. Now there was a little bit of a conflict.
Game 5 was starting at 5 p.m.. Eric and I both knew that the Red Sox, with their exhausted bullpen, probably didn't have much of a chance. But then again, we did have Pedro on the mound, and the Yankees, who also had an exhausted bullpen, were countering with Mike Mussina.
The real issue wasn't winning Game 5. It was that, even if the Red Sox did win, they'd still be heading back to New York, down 3-2, As the entire world knew, no team had ever come back from being down 0-3 in a best-of-seven series.
By the time Eric arrived at my parents' house, the Red Sox were winning 2-1. It was the sixth inning and Pedro was looking good. It didn't last. Pedro loaded the bases, there was one out, and Derek Jeter was up. As my stepfather so accurately said, "Derek Jeter, of all the people to come up now, it has to be Jeter?"
My stepfather was correct. Jeter laced an opposite field double down the right field line. Three runs scored, Jeter advanced to third and celebrated his base clearing double and the Red Sox were losing 4-2.
Eric and I decided to leave. We were going to go have dinner at the Del Raye Bar and Grill. We would sit at the bar where there was a television, and watch what remained of the Red Sox season, while we celebrated our own fantasy baseball triumph.
It took a little bit of time to get to the Del Raye. Eric chatted with my parents before we left the house. He was an old friend and with me in New York City my parents didn't get to see Eric as frequently as they did back when I lived in the Valley. Then we had to drive to the Del Raye. It wasn't far at all, but I clearly remember stopping at an ATM machine, then we had to find parking, and then we had to snag two bar seats in good proximity to the lone, fairly small television.
We were both ravenous, and the combination of commercials and pitching changes had this game dragging on. It only a few minutes after we finally got situated at the bar that David Ortiz stepped to the plate to face Tom Gordon. Ortiz took Gordon deep and I turned to Eric and said "wow, this is now a one-run game."
Food was arriving, but we weren't eating as quickly as normal. The Del Raye was anything but a sports bar, but those patrons that were at the bar were paying attention.
Kevin Millar had drawn a walk, and Terry Francona had made the exact same decision he had made late Sunday night. He used Dave Roberts as a pinch runner. Yankees manager Joe Torre showed his first slight sign of nerves. He brought in Mariano Rivera during the eighth inning. Torre wanted this series to end tonight.
It didn't matter. As great as Rivera was, he couldn't prevent Jason Varitek from hitting a fly ball that scored Roberts from third base. Rivera got the final two outs of the inning, but it was 4-4, and the game was heading to the ninth.
Eric and I finished appetizers, and entrees, and I think we had dessert, but I don't really remember. I wasn't even drinking much. First of all, I've never been that big a drinker, but second of all, this game was amazing. New York is the city that never sleeps, Northampton is not. It was getting late for a Monday night. The restaurant was emptying out, so was the bar.
The game just kept going. Both teams had chances to score, and both teams couldn't push runs across the plate. Eric and I watched as Jason Varitek struggled to catch Tim Wakefield. It was pure torture. Still. the Yankees didn't score.
When Estaban Loaiza entered the game. I perked up. Loaiza had been acquired mid-season and quite frankly he wasn't very impressive. There was a reason he was Torre's last option out of the bullpen.
It was well past 10 p.m. The game was in the bottom of the 14th. We hadn't moved for almost three hours. Ortiz stepped up, Damon was on second base, there was no way Ortiz could do this again, for the second time that day.
When Ortiz dropped a single into shallow center, I turned to Eric and said "They can't actually do this can they? Are they going to win this series?"
"Who knows?" said Eric, "but that game was amazing."
Tuesday, October 19, Game 6:
I wasn't working Tuesday night. I took a late-afternoon Amtrak train back to New York City. The train would get me home with just enough time to get back to my apartment and watch the game.
I was reading a book on the train when my cell phone started to vibrate. The caller ID said "Lou."
"Lou" was my general manager. We had a good relationship. He was a great GM. He was a Yankees fan, and he was well-aware of my passion for sports and in particular the Red Sox.
Why would he be calling? I answered the phone.
"Buddy, what are you doing?"
"I'm on a train back to New York City"
"There's a ticket waiting for you for tonight's game if you want it."
Here's a little secret: Since I had moved to New York City, I had probably attended 9 or 10 Yankees-Red Sox games at Yankee Stadium. I had never seen the Red Sox win, and all of my friends who were Yankees fans knew this.
Now, all of a sudden, I had a ticket, a free ticket, to Game 6. Thankfully, Amtrak wasn't running on time. We were already delayed, and I knew that I had no chance of getting back in time to get to the game.
I had to turn the tickets down, but I said to him, "Lou don't worry, I'll take tickets to tomorrow night's game"
"There's not going to be a tomorrow, buddy," said Lou.
I got back to New York City, I rushed from Penn Station back to my apartment in the East Village. My friend Adam, who was the general manager of another midtown restaurant, told me to come to his place and watch the game at the bar.
I rushed and got a cab, I walked into Rue 57 just as the first pitch was being thrown. Adam got me a seat at the bar. I wore my Red Sox hat, the bar was packed, and this wasn't a Red Sox-friendly crowd.
I didn't care, and it didn't matter. Schilling was on the mound, his sock was bloody. I had been getting texts all evening. Schilling was hurt, he wasn't going to pitch, then he was, now he was out there and it was cold, and there was some light drizzle, and he looked like he was in pain -- and none of that seemed to matter.
Adam had been working since noon. By the time he finished work, it was 4-0 Red Sox and the game was heading to the seventh inning. Adam insisted we change locations. He didn't want to stay where he worked because if he was there, then he'd be too distracted.
We hailed a cab and headed to Merchants on the East Side. Merchants wasn't a sports bar either, but it was a popular post-work hangout for a lot of restaurant people. It also had televisions.
About a minute after we arrived, Bernie Williams hit a home run to cut the Red Sox lead to 4-1. I instantly regretted changing locations. I was surrounded by Yankees fans. My friend Jonny wasn't working that night, and so he was there too. I realized that I wasn't sure if I was emotionally prepared to watch the season end in this atmosphere.
In the bottom of the eighth Derek Jeter hit an RBI double. It was 4-2 with Bronson Arroyo on the mound. It was his first appearance since getting shelled in Game 3. Alex Rodriguez was up, and he hit that slow roller up the first base line which Arroyo fielded cleanly, until A-Rod slapped the ball out of his hands.
The bar erupted, Jeter came around to score, I was apocalyptic. Adam was laughing, I looked at my friend Jonny and said to him " I don't think that's legal."
"I don't think it is either Ben," Jonny said. "That's a bush-league play, you can't do that." Francona was on the field, the umps were huddled in a conference.
I remember them motioning at A-Rod and calling him out, I remember them ushering Jeter back to second base, and I remember the entire stadium, and the entire bar erupting in a mix of confusion, anger and outrage.
I sat there smiling, quietly. Jonny looked at me and said "we're in big trouble."
Maybe he was right. I was too nervous to think about anything.
When Keith Foulke struck Tony Clark out to end the game and send the series to a Game 7, Adam turned to me and told me that I had a ticket to Game 7, and I better not be working.
I wasn't scheduled to work on Wednesday, but I was on-call. An on-call in the restaurant industry is tricky thing. You don't know whether or not you're working until 5 or 5:30 p.m. More often than not you don't get called in, but with Game 7 looming I couldn't afford to chance it.
I left Merchants and headed to my place of employment, Tao. It was after midnight, most of the staff was probably finishing their shifts, but they were probably still there.
I walked into the room where the servers were filling out paperwork.
"Who is off tomorrow night?"
Silence. There aren't too many bad things about working at an extremely busy restaurant, but one problem is that sometimes finding people who aren't working on a given night can be tricky.
Finally one guy came upstairs. It was an older server named Norman. Norman wasn't working, I asked him if he'd like to take my on-call. He said no. I was desperate and this was too big a deal. I took out a $100.
"Norman, I need tomorrow off, take this and take my on-call."
Norman wasn't stupid, he took the money, and the shift, and I was heading to Yankee Stadium for Game 7.
Wednesday October 20, Game 7
I didn't sleep that well, and to be honest, I could barely eat. If you weren't actually in New York City the day of Game 7, then you can't possibly appreciate what the energy in the city was like.
New York City is filled with people who act like they've been there, and done that. No one acted cool about this game, though. Everyone was excited, and a lot of the more truthful Yankees fans were also nervous.
They knew that streaks were made to be broken. They knew that they had gotten a bit lucky in 2003. They knew that momentum was on the Red Sox side. They also knew that, if in fact the Yankees did lose, that they'd be the biggest chokers in the history of postseason sports.
The day was a blur. I think that all I did was call people and tell them I was going. My step-brother, who was aware of the fact that the Red Sox had never won a game at Yankee Stadium with me in attendance, made a last-minute plea for me to not go.
That was not an option.
The tickets I had were good. They weren't amazing, but just getting in the stadium was an accomplishment. We weren't all sitting together. I was sitting with my friend Joe. Joe was a native New Yorker, and a Mets fan. He was an older guy, probably late 40s. He knew his baseball, and he knew what this game meant.
We took the subway. I wore my Red Sox hat. The subway was not exactly a Yankee-fan-free-zone.
"Are you just going to kill yourself when you lose this year?"
"Why even bother going to this game, you know the Red Sox are going to lose."
I had heard it all before. I didn't care. I had barely eaten all day. I wasn't drinking either, I was just too nervous. We got to our seats, they were lower level, up the third base line. I had a great view. I was ready, I was surrounded by Yankees fans. They were loud, but then the game started and things changed.
I clearly remember the last time I felt like a cursed Red Sox fan living in New York City.
It was the first inning of Game 7, and Johnny Damon had just been thrown out at home trying to score from second base on a Manny Ramirez single.
Yankee Stadium exploded with noise.
"Not tonight, not in our house!"
"Looks like your Red Sox are going home losers again!"
I was being bombarded by heckles. I wondered if I should have come to the game. Then Kevin Brown threw his first pitch to David Ortiz.
If you've watched enough live baseball, you've figured out how to tell if a ball is well-hit or not.
You watch the batter and you watch the outfielders. You can also listen to the crowd that's closest to the batters box.
That portion of the crowd let out a collective groan the instant Ortiz made contact. It was gone, the Red Sox had a 2-0 lead, and the Yankees and their fans were most definitely worried.
There wasn't much heckling between innings. I felt good, but given the history of this rivalry I was anything but cocky. Derek Lowe calmly set down the Yanks in the bottom of the first.
Kevin Brown got one out in the second inning, but then a single and back-to-back walks loaded the bases. With Johnny Damon coming up, Joe Torre had seen enough. He removed Brown and inserted Javier Vasquez into the game.
Vasquez was a pitcher who relied heavily on striking batters out. The Yankees had acquired him in the offseason and he hadn't been nearly as effective in the American League as he was in the National League.
Vasque was a strikeout pitcher with the bases were loaded and wasn't used to coming into games in relief. I turned to Joe and said to him, "If I'm Damon, I'm first-pitch swinging. Vasquez wants a strikeout and he knows that getting ahead in the count in important. Plus he can't walk Damon with the bases loaded."
One pitch, one swing, one big, game-changing, history altering, grand-slam home run.
It was the seconnd inning and the Red Sox were winning 6-0. This was amazing, but it was also still very early in the game.
It was 6-1 in the top of the fourth when Damon hit his second home run of the night. The score was 8-1 and Yankee Stadium was oddly and wonderfully quiet.
The rest of the game was a blur. My feelings went from nervousness to satisfaction. Even when the Yankees scored a pair of runs off Pedro in the seventh to cut the lead to 8-3, I remained confident.
The Red Sox kept scoring. It was 10-3 when the Yankees came to bat in the bottom of the ninth. A lot of those loud Yankees fans that were sitting around me had departed. Yankee Stadium was now an odd mix of despondent but loyal Yankees fans and increasingly loud and celebratory Red Sox fans.
When Alan Embree got Ruben Sierra to ground out to end the game I was on cloud nine. I hadn't had a drink and I had barely eaten, but I was totally satisfied with my situation. The few Yankees fans that had stuck it out in my section shook my hand and congratulated me. My friend Joe said that was the most amazing thing he had ever witnessed.
We went down behind the third base dugout where Red Sox fans had gathered in celebration. We stayed, shook some hands, got hugs from random people in Red Sox gear. My family called, my friends called and sent texts. Even some Yankees fans had to congratulate me. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced and to this day remains the most memorable sporting event I've witnessed in person.
The Aftermath: I own five or six original copies of the October 21, 2004 edition of The New York Post. "Damned Yankees" on the front page, " What A Choke!" on the back page. I originally purchased 10 or maybe 11 copies of the Post. I had distributed them to some of my more vocal Yankees fan, co-workers.
Sure, some said we still had to win the World Series to officially not be "cursed." But a week later, that didn't matter either. The next season Kevin Millar, came to the restaurant were I worked and let me try on his World Series ring.
The Red Sox have had their share of ups and downs since 2004, but things won't ever be as bleak as they used to be. When 2003 happened, the Red Sox hadn't won a World Series in 85 years. When 2011 and 2012 happened, the Red Sox hadn't won a World Series for four years.
No Red Sox fan will ever forget that postseason. Living in New York City made 2003 more painful, but living in New York City made 2004 that much sweeter.


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New shoe coming out specific for crossfit type workouts. Looks pretty good.
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These look great to me!
I have the Minimus Trail that I use for running and I love them.
I am becoming dissatisfied with the Nike Frees I wear for training. They really don't seem to be holding up very well.
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Wish I had more time for analysis, but here's the three press releases, in the order recieved:
Gov. Sonny Perdue's:
ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he has directed the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to provide a letter outlining a solution to the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the excess release of water from ACF reservoirs.
Governor Perdue has requested the immediate alteration of all ACF reservoir releases, so that releases from Woodruff Dam at Lake Seminole are only equivalent to inflows, up to 5,000 cubic feet per second (CFS). Governor Perdue stipulates that if inflows are greater, releases should only equal 5,000 CFS and all additional inflows will be stored. In order to make an immediate short-term impact on Georgia's water supply, Governor Perdue requested this action be taken at once, and kept in place until March 1, 2008.
"Today we are handing the Army Corps of Engineers a solution to an ongoing problem that has contributed to the most severe drought in Georgia history," said Governor Sonny Perdue. "This is a unifying document that will help citizens that live upstream, midstream and downstream of Georgia's reservoirs, as well as citizens in Alabama and Florida. I am extremely grateful for the united support of Georgia's state leaders such as the Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker Glenn Richardson, as well as our Congressional delegation including Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson."
Governor Perdue set a deadline for a response from the Corps by of close of business Wednesday, October 17, 2007. If a favorable response is not rendered by this time, Governor Perdue will pursue all options, including legal measures if necessary.
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle:
"The document that the Army Corps of Engineers received today presents a win-win solution for all involved. This is a reasonable and workable resolution to our water shortage and I commend the Governor as well as our entire state and federal delegation for working together to aggressively address this issue. It is our hope that the Corps will quickly move forward with the plan presented before them."
Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson:
"Obviously the current water shortage is an issue our state must address. The solution offered to the Army Corps of Engineers is something Governor Perdue, Lieutenant Governor Cagle, Senators Isakson and Chambliss, Georgia's Congressional delegation and I have worked together on, and I am committed to ensuring that the Corps follows through on the solution we have submitted."


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Diveheart Foundation
Rating: 4.99 stars 81 81 reviews 3,885
900 Ogden Ave #274 Downers Grove IL 60515 USA
Diveheart helps build confidence and independence in children, adults and veterans with disabilities through the sport of scuba diving. The DIVEHEART VISION: It is our hope to bring the disabled dive industry up to the level of the disabled ski industry by 2020. For example: fifty or more years ago if an individual in a wheelchair rolled up to a ski resort in Colorado and wanted to downhill ski, there were no opportunities. Today, many ski resorts and operators around the world cater to skiers with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to experience the excitement of Alpine skiing. We believe that as individuals with disabilities discover that scuba diving is an activity that they can easily participate in, the tide will rise and the growing demand will necessitate that dive retailers, manufacturers, instructors, operators and resorts recognize and meet the need.
Diveheart has programs for children, adults and veterans with disabilities.
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I have now gone on two scuba trips with Diveheart and am doubly impressed with the professional, caring, and fun people involved with this organization. I am a C5 quadriplegic so my previously active lifestyle was cut short by an accident. Diveheart fills a void that many people with disabilities feel by enabling us to do something active and exciting. At the same time, we are kept extremely safe by Jim Elliott and his many well-trained volunteers. Plus, the zero gravity environment helps lessen my daily back pain for days. Diveheart gives my husband and I an activity that we can enjoy together! We have memories to last a lifetime!
Just got back from the trip to Cozumel. Amazing how a group came together to have such a meaningful and great time!
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It is rare to find a non-profit with a completely uncompensated and altruistic founder, but that is what Diveheart is. Jim Elliot has brought people with various disabilities the opportunity to find freedom from pain and stagnation - both physical and emotional - by scuba diving! For me, scuba diving brings me serenity. For adaptive divers, it brings so much more. Self-worth, confidence, joy and accomplishment. And the more Diveheart brings people into the water, the more it is discovering the benefits of weightlessness and zero gravity for people with all issues - cognitive, physical and behavioral. It is truly a company to watch, a company to fund, and a company to be proud of. I am so proud to be a contributor to Diveheart and I urge others to do so too.
My son is autistic. Dive Heart has helped him develop in ways that I could not have done myself. Thank You to all the fine Dive Heart volunteers for your loving care that you have shared to my family.
The people at Diveheart (staff and volunteers) are truly amazing! The work they do to assist folks with challenges is second to none. A wonderful organization with an outstanding mission. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.
Diveheart Foundation goes out of their way to provide an excellent experience for their participants. As a new volunteer I was amazed by how the dive instructors catered to the physical and emotional challenges of each individual. Everyone had a great time and I am already looking forward to the next adaptive dive event!
Diveheart is an amazing organization that breaks down physical, psychological and emotional barriers through the therapeutic sport of SCUBA. The benefits for its participants are real and immediate, Diveheart changes lives on a daily basis. People with mobility challenges are suddenly free to move in a weightless environment. People with cognitive challenges experience a sense of accomplishment and tranquility that only SCUBA can offer. The president, Jim Elliott does not take a salary, and his is fantastic - always looking for ways to help adaptive divers and their families. As a Diveheart volunteer, I have had the privilege to witness this all first-hand. It is a First-Class Organization on every level!
I have had the privilege to volunteer with Dive Heart, to support their efforts which provide opportunities to give experiences the joy of underwater exploration. They provide exceptional training to people who volunteer to provide a safe experience for the participants.
I am truly grateful to share the experience with the participants and other staff.
Back in April I lost my right leg when I was ran over by a car while changing my tire. My father took me on a vacation to pompano beach Florida to see relatives and for me to dive again. Divehearts set me up with Nikole from force-e and Divehearts. We went on a few dives as it was the first time back in the water since the accident. Nikole is an exceptional person and very professional. I hope everyone that gets help from your organization has a person like Nikole. I was very comfortable once I was in the water and she was going at my speed, I didn't have to try and keep up with her. She took some awesome pictures and posted them for me then once I was home she sent me a video she made while we were diving as a surprise that I was unaware that she was making. I was to say thank you to you organization for all the help you give people by having volunteers that are willing to give the time and effort to help people with disabilities
When my daughter wanted to get her Open Water certification a local dive shop didn't feel comfortable training her because of her limb difference. - they referred us to Diveheart, an organization I had never heard of previously. The Diveheart team was amazing in how they worked with my daughter to achieve her OW certification. This gave her a sense of accomplishment in an area she had struggled and improved her self-esteem. I've observed their work on many occasions - the staff and volunteers are truly dedicated to their cause and care deeply about the people they assist through Diveheart.


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Transplant Center Research Highlights
The Emory Transplant Center (ETC) is one of the most advanced and comprehensive transplant centers in the Southeast. Since its inception, over 6000 transplants have been performed. Ongoing research at Emory includes current studies in immune response and transplantation of the hand, islet, kidney, pancreas, liver, lung, and heart.
Immune Response
Emory Transplant physicians made significant research contributions that lead to the 2011 approval of Nulojix® (belatacept) by the US Food and Drug Administration. Belatacept is a novel drug that affects the immune system, allowing patients to better tolerate kidney transplantation. Current immune response research includes:
• Evaluating the role of T cells, which play a role in immune response, in transplant recipients in an effort to identify novel ways to improve long-term graft survival.
• Exploring ways to better understand and modulate inflammation, autoimmune disease, and transplantation rejection.
• Defining and improving long-term tolerance of transplanted tissue among transplant recipients
• Developing a novel model of graft-versus-host disease in non-human primates, the first of its kind in the world.
• Improving the immunosuppressive drugs available to help transplant recipients tolerate their new organs.
• Studying the immune response to specific types of infections in an effort to better understanding virus-associated cancers, such as polyomavirus-associated nephropathy, the leading cause of kidney transplant failure.
• Understanding players in the immune response system and identifying immune related targets for treating infectious diseases, cancer, and autoimmune disorders.
• Identifying biomarkers present in lung transplant recipients that correlate with improved clinical outcomes.
• Understanding key immune response players in the transplant rejection process.
Hand Transplantation
In March 2011 Dr. Linda Cendales performed the first hand transplant at Emory and in the Southeast at large. Hand transplantation at Emory is currently under clinical trial status and includes:
- Evaluating hand transplantation as a therapeutic option after loss of one or both hands. Dr. Cendales is the only surgeon in the US trained in both hand microsugery and transplantation.
- Focusing on novel immune strategies to prevent rejection post transplant.
Islet Transplantation
The ETC is part of a consortium of 11 transplant centers evaluating the safety, feasibility, and long-term outcomes of islet transplantation. Emory's research includes:
• Identifying methods for improving islet transplantation for patients with type I diabetes.
• Achieving the long-term research goal of developing techniques for safe and durable islet cell replacement for patients with insulin-dependent diabetes.
Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation
Emory performed Georgia's first kidney transplant and its first kidney-pancreas transplant. The kidney/pancreas program is at the forefront of research into true immune tolerance of transplanted organs. Current research includes:
• Understanding true immune tolerance in kidney transplant recipients.
• Develop new drugs that prevent rejection without the toxic side effects associated with today's immunosuppressant agents.
• Identifying methods for improving patient outcomes for pancreas transplant recipients, including the use of the drug cyclosporine, newer drugs such as anti-T-cell agents, novel surgical techniques, and the selection of healthier transplant recipients.
Liver Transplantation
In July 2009, Emory transplant surgeons were the first in the state of Georgia to perform a very rare domino liver transplant – a liver from a deceased donor is transplanted into the first recipient, and the first recipient's liver is then transplanted into a second recipient. Fewer than 100 domino liver transplants have been performed in the U.S. Emory's research includes:
• Providing a better understanding of outcomes in patients receiving a Hepatitis C positive liver.
• Developing novel treatments for liver transplantation in HIV-positive patients and patients with cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of the bile ducts).
Lung Transplantation
As Georgia's only lung transplant program, Emory has one of the highest lung transplant survival rates in the nation. Current research includes:
• Determining the mechanisms of rejection following lung transplantation and to develop alternative medical treatments for end-stage lung disease.
• Investigating Experimental methods for effective gene therapy.
Heart Transplantation
Emory performed Georgia's first heart transplant, and currently offers the ventricular assist device (VAD) that is used as a bridge to transplant. Emory's VAD program has the "Gold Seal of Approval" from The Joint Commission, and is one of only two certified programs of its kind in Georgia. Emory's research includes:
• Improving the treatment of congenital heart disease in adult patients, including heart transplantation of adult patients with complex heart anatomy following corrective surgery (during childhood) for congenital heart diseases and the management of heart failure patients and heart transplant recipients.
• Understanding the surgical treatment of advanced heart failure.


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As pleased as interim Knicks coach Mike Woodson was after Saturday's 101-79 win over the Detroit Pistons, he had several reasons to be concerned: New York turned the ball over 22 times--giving the team 42 turnovers in its last two games--and power forward Amar'e Stoudemire aggravated his lower back injury and had to make a second-half exit to the locker room.
"The big concern is the turnovers and definitely Amar'e's back," Woodson said. "It stiffened up on him coming down the stretch. A lot of that is we've had seven games in 11 days and it's been a grind and it's not going to get any better. So it's kind of nice to have blowout games where you can rest. They didn't play big minutes tonight but it's on a back to back.
"From a basketball standpoint, the turnovers, it's just ridiculous," he continued. I think we're just too nonchalant with the basketball and not reading it. So we'll go back and break this game tape down and kind of show Jeremy and Baron (Davis) where the mistakes are being made and hopefully they can correct them."
Lin would later admit that he did not "take good care of the basketball."
Meanwhile, Stoudemire told reporters that his lower back muscles are just sore and that he doesn't anticipate missing any games. Stoudemire will continue with his back therapy and massage schedule to treat his ongoing back issues.
Lin also suffered a slight knee injury and didn't play at all in the fourth quarter. However, Woodson said Lin could have returned had it been necessary and the second-year point guard didn't seem too concerned with the joint after the game.
Other than that, things went pretty well for the Knicks on Saturday. Prior to the game, center Tyson Chandler showed off his championship ring that he earned with the Dallas Mavericks last season (Iman Shumpert said, "If that can't motivate you, I feel sorry for you") and the gesture had the desired effect.
New York out-rebounded Detroit 54-30 (Chandler had 17) and made 48.7 percent of its field goal attempts, which was a welcome sight after shooting so poorly in Friday's loss to the Toronto Raptors.
The Knicks outscored the Pistons 21-17 in the first quarter, but Detroit came out firing in the second, cutting the lead to 33-31 with just over five minutes left in the half. And that's when the Knicks really turned it on.
Stoudemire hit a short jumper before Chandler and Lin each made a pair of free throws. Then, coming out of a Pistons timeout, the Knicks hit four more free throws (including one stemming from a technical foul on Detroit's Tayshaun Prince) and Lin nailed a 3-pointer to cap the 11-0 run.
Amazingly, the Knicks even won a third quarter for just the third time in the last 12 games. New York entered Saturday ranking 27th in the NBA in third-quarter scoring (22.1 ppg) and 28th in third-quarter scoring differential (-2.5 ppg), but outscored Detroit 27-24 in the third frame on Saturday.
Interestingly, the Knicks locker room was decorated with pictures of the Larry O'Brien trophy during halftime, which Shumpert said was a nice reminder of why everyone plays basketball.
The extra motivation may have benefited Carmelo Anthony, who quietly had resurgent game. Mired in a 22-for-58 shooting slump heading into Saturday, Anthony hit 5 of 12 field goals (4 of 5 in the second half), attempted only one 3-pointer and actually shot six free throws, making five (he attempted only one free throw over the previous two games). It wasn't the breakout performance he was waiting for, but for a player who's admittedly searching for his "rhythm," Saturday was a step in the right direction.
"I opened the half with two back-to-back plays for Melo, where we got him a little bit closer to the bucket and he delivered both times," Woodson said. "As a coach, I've got to help him. That's my job. I'm going to continue to work with him and try to put him in the best position possible to be successful."
"He got it going in the second half," Stoudemire said of Anthony. "We try to make sure to get him the ball in easy positions so he can get it going. He scored well in the second half."
Reading between the lines, it seems both Woodson and Stoudemire are in favor of Anthony taking shots on the block or in the paint as opposed to from behind the arc, where he's made less than 30 percent of his attempts this season. According to 82games.com, Anthony hits 61.3 percent of his "close" shots, but that accounts for just 24 percent of his overall shot selection.
"I wish I had an answer," Anthony said when asked about his shooting issues. "I'm not worried about that. I have been around this game and it happens."
In spite of his back injury, Stoudemire had a game-high 17 points. Chandler and Anthony each had 15 points, J.R. Smith added 14 points and finished with a +18 plus-minus rating off the bench and Lin had 13 points to go with his seven turnovers.
Winners of six of seven since Woodson's promotion, the team can focus on Monday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, who trail the Knicks by a game and a half for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
"That's a real big game for us," Anthony said. "Going up against them, fighting for that eighth spot... We need that game. We're going to be doing everything in our power to get that game."
Of course, the Knicks will be doing that without Jared Jeffries, who missed Saturday's game and will be out for about two weeks with an inflamed right knee.
The Knicks and Bucks tip-off from Madison Square Garden at 7:30 on Monday.


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With the newly appointed head coach of the 49ers">San Francisco 49ers approaching his first season without a free agency period as of note. Jim Harbaugh still has some very talented pieces to work with.
Taking a look at the roster through the eyes of EA Sports' Madden 12, here are the top ten players that I believe will be ranked by the Madden 12 team.


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10/1996 – 11/2000 D.Phil. (Physiological Sciences) at Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, Supervisor: Prof. J. Errington
10/1986 – 07/1989 BSc with Hons. (Bacteriology and Molecular Genetics) University of Bristol,
Part II Supervisor: Dr. J Grinsted
Positions held:
2010 - Senior Lecturer, Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology Newcastle University
2006 - 2009 Lecturer, ICaMB, University of Newcastle
2004 – 2006 University Research Lecturer, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, Oxford University
2000 – 2006 Consultant, Prolysis Ltd, Oxford
2000 – 2004 Senior Research
assistant (RS II), Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, Oxford
1990 - 1999 Research Assistant, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, Oxford University
1989 – 1990 Medical Laboratory
Scientific Officer, Dept. of Paediatrics, John Radcliffe Hospital,
Oxford University
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BBSRC Peer review panel BBSRC Committee B: Plants, Microbes, Food and Sustainability panel since 2012
Internal Responsibilities:
Management of the CBCB Microscopy facility.
Member of the Bio Imaging committee for the Medical Faculty
Member of the Robotics committee for the Medical Faculty
Karzan Sidiq - (international funding)
Jad Sassine - (MC studentship - AMBER project)
Man Chow - (Self funded)
Gabriella Henriques (MC visiting fellowship)
A bacterial cell as a gross simplification is sometimes described as a collection of enzymes and nucleic acid enclosed in a lipid bag. In reality this is far from the truth, the bacterial cell has levels of organisation and complexity comparable to higher organisms, but due the difference in scale these properties were invisible. Recent advances in imaging techniques are just beginning to reveal these complexities that at almost at the limit of resolution for light microscopy and invisible to electron microscopy. Characterising and understanding the processes that generate and maintain this organisation represents the next challenge.
Research in this lab predominantly utilises the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis as a model system, but may also use Listeria spp. Corynebacterium glutamicum, Staph. aureus and Strep. pneumonia for comparison due to their interesting morphological diversity. To support this work we are able to utilise a wide range of techniques most of which are available in the Centre.
Currently the main areas of research are focused on:-
The physical properties of the cell envelope of Bacillus subtilis:
The interface the bacterial cell and its environment has an intricate role in biology. It must permit the selective passage of material too and from the cell membrane, but be structurally robust enough to prevent osmotic lysis of the cell, the entry of large toxic molecules and repel the attacks of enzymes and bacteriophages. However it must also be capable for dynamic remodelling to allow the enlargement and division of the cell. Thus an understanding of the composition of the cell wall and the roles of the individual components is critical.
Current projects:
Determination of the composition of the cell wall and how it changes according to the phase of growth or environmental conditions. (K. Sidiq)
Design and characterisation of probes to investigate the bacterial cell wall and its basic physical properties as extracted sacculi as well as in vivo. (Man Chow)
Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis:
Bacterial cell wall helps to maintain cell shape but most importantly it provides protection to the cells, and has been one of the targets for antibiotics. However, the mechanisms involved in cell wall biosynthesis are still poorly understood. Most of the analysis has been restricted to either the biosynthetic pathway required for synthesis of the major cell wall precursors (e.g. mur or mra genes) or the final steps of peptidoglycan synthesis (carried out by penicillin-binding proteins). Very little is known about the intermediate steps whereby the precursors are exported from the cytoplasm to the outside of the cell and incorporated into the existing structure to allow cell enlargement or division. Recent studies have provided evidence for specific complexes, (cytoskeletal structures) central to these events. However, the mechanism and the functional components of these complexes have yet to be clearly defined. Thus, there are many areas to explore, including peptidoglycan precursor export and incorporation, cell wall maturation and degradation, secondary polymer biosynthesis, export and incorporation (e.g. teichoic acids).
Current projects:
Defining the roles of specific PBPs in peptidoglycan synthesis and maturation (A. Guyet)
Constructing strains with the minimum complement of enzymes necessary for normal growth and division (A. Bone and G. Henriques)
Understanding the mechanisms that coordinate peptidoglycan synthesis and degradation, to allow controlled growth and division (A. Guyet)
Determination of antibiotic resistance determinants and their mode of action - primarily focusing on wall active compounds (K. Sidiq)
Biological role of membrane proteins
Following on form the "omic" revolutions, we now have a vast data base of genes that are present in bacteria, but a limited understanding of their biological function. One sub class of proteins that are generally very variable are the membrane spanning proteins, many of which are annotated with potential functions, but not definitive experimental data supports these predictions. To correct this gap in our understanding we are looking at systematic methods to identify the functions of this sub set of proteins using classical genetic techniques combined with robotics. This work is designed to aid the development of the minimal genome by defining genes that are either redundant in function or are unnecessary except under specific condition.
The ultimate objective being the construction of strains with the minimal gene content for viable replication that can be customised with a specific gene complement (set of bio-bricks) to fulfil a specific function.
Current projects:
High throughput genetic manipulation of strains using various selection systems and screening methods for phenotypic characterisation (G. Henriques)
MIC2028 Practical Skills in Medical Microbiology Practical Supervisor
MIC3044 Integrated Microbiology and Immunology Lecturer
MMB8008 Cell Cycle Control and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease Lecturer
Pastoral Tutor for undergraduates in years 1, 2 and 3.
Undergraduate project supervisor
MRes and MSci project supervisor
M. Phil supervisor for M. Chow (2014).
PhD supervisor for M. Xu ( D.Phil in Oxford 2008), P. Gamba (2011), A. Doble (2012), S. Moore (2013), K Sidiq (2012-2015), and Jad Sassine (2013-2016).


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I'm a firm believer in karma.
By this, I don't mean that there's a big accounting book for the universe, but rather that good things can often happen to people who do good things for others. This is the kind of karma that people influence, whether they know it or now. If you see someone doing something good, you favour that person.
Basically, when we take the time to pay it forward and put energy into the system, we're building up that balance of good karma. Whether this is 100% true or not, it helps me keep an optimistic outlook on life. After all, if this website is all about my journey to finding happiness, I should have that as a focus, right?
Well, today I'm doing some volunteer work with an organization raising funds for the local foodbank. Volunteering has always been an interesting question for me. Conceptually, I love the idea. However, when it comes to giving my time regularly, I hesitate. I don't feel like i have enough time as-is, so that's my resistance. Short-term, single night volunteering gigs are my solution. I experience many of the benefits of volunteering, but I don't have to sacrifice time and jump up my stress level.
During the holiday season there is often a jump in these opportunities. If you find yourself with a night or two off, consider helping out if you can. You'll meet new people and help yourself feel better by volunteering with a good cause.
Who knows? You might be building up some good karma to use later on. Investing for the future is never a bad idea.


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Sweet Cheese Ball Recipe with Mix-InsJaime
Last Christmas, at a party, someone served both a savory cheese ball and a sweet cheese ball. I had never seen a sweet one before, but wondered why on earth I had never thought of making one myself. Of course, nothing could be more wonderful than being allowed to eat what is basically a huge ball of cream cheese frosting.
The one at the party was rolled in mini chocolate chips, and served with chocolate graham crackers. I thought this year I would try out different flavors. Really, anything you might stir into a cookie would work in a sweet cheese ball.
Sweet Cheese Ball Basic Recipe
1 8 ounce package cream cheese
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
something to roll the ball in, like slice almonds, mini chocolate chips, or coconut
In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add in any mix-ins, if using. Roll in the almonds or chocolate chips, wrap in plastic, and chill for 4 hours, or overnight.
Possible Mix-Ins
S'mores Flavor:
Mix in mini marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips, and ribbons of fudge sauce. Roll in chocolate chips and serve with graham crackers.
Fruit Cake Flavor:
Mix in dried fruit, such as dried cherries, raisins, and apricots. Roll in sliced almonds. Serve with shortbread cookies.
Christmas Confetti:
Stir in Christmas colored sprinkles and roll in holiday M&M's.
The possibilities are endless, so have fun and be creative.


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Meet the Engines – a4u Expo
Second session at a4u was one I was really looking forward to. With Yahoo! pulling out, Jon Myers managed to bring in Dave Naylor as a "Yahoo! Representative".
The session was fairly broad as a lot of the attendees are finding their feet in search. I tried to pull out the most interesting bits.
Dan Cohen from MSN: Making the SEO Internal Sale
Prioritising is massively important, it's also important to show continual progress.
Treat the crawler as an important user
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It's really important to make product naming strategies map to search phrase volume.
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The more I think about it, the more I am happy with our start to the season. You may think I am crazy for saying that. We have played three games so far and haven't won a single one. I know that. But..... the first two games we had to play Cleveland. They are a very tough team. As good as they are on the road they are even better at home. We came away with a point a piece in each game and moved on. Then we played the Riverhounds. I know they are not considered at the caliber of Richmond, Charlotte, or Cleveland but we played them under tough circumstances. It was their first home game of the season after being away from the league for a year. They had a solid crowd that was very enthusiastic to have their team back. They really wanted to win that game. On top of that, they started the season winless and were playing with even more motivation to notch that first "W". In the USL-2 I truely believe any team can win a game on any given night and despite Pittsburgh not having a great record right now, they were a tough team this past weekend.
In my opinion we have a very tough start to the season. It can be viewed as a bad thing or a good thing. Depends if your glass is half empty or half full. We could have started the season against weaker teams and be 3-0-0 or 2-0-1 right now but it would only hurt us down the road when we face tougher teams. It is early in the season, we are already faced with adversity, and it is helping the team become better and play as a unit. That was the key last year and that is what leads to a success. Playing as a unit and playing well together. Now we face the Eagles for 2 games. This will be a very very good test of just how good we are at this point in the season. If we come away with a few points after this home and home series it will be a huge success and we will move on to play other teams like Real Maryland and the Hammerheads. Not that they can be taken lightly but trust me, if we come away from a home and home series with both Cleveland and Charlotte with ties and a win ...... our guys will feel like they can take on anybody.
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These are the Browns, after all. Quarterback changes are built in to their fabric. Campbell will be the 20th quarterback to start for the Browns since their expansion season of 1999.
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Regarding Congressman Lee and the Craigslist episode, Rep. Hank Johnson's long dissertation venting his worries that Guam could capsize and a few dozen other less-than-astute observations emanating from the gentlemen who make our laws, spend our money and generally tell us what to do: Am I just getting old or does anyone else find these things a tad scary?
I was also amazed by the senseless meanderings of those misguided individuals who blame a handful of talk show hosts whenever some maniac decides to kill a bunch of people or otherwise cause extensive mayhem.
I think one could find a more likely source of effluvium capable of setting off a mental powder keg simply by watching a few hours of the decadent garbage to be freely found on prime time television.