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Phyllis Love
|Phyllis Love
Still from Friendly Persuasion (1956)
December 21, 1925
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
|October 30, 2011
(aged 85)
Menifee, California, U.S.
|Stage, television actress
|Years active
|James Vincent McGee
(m.1948–1978; divorced)
Alan Paul Gooding
(m.1983–2011; her death)
Phyllis Love (December 21, 1925 – October 30, 2011) was an American theater and television actress.[1]
Following her graduation in 1948 from Pittsburgh's Carnegie Institute of Technology (which later would merge with Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to form Carnegie Mellon University), Love made her way to New York, where, in short order, she would gain entry into the recently formed Actors Studio. Her small screen debut would come the following year in the Studio's own, like-named, but short-lived, series;[2] her Broadway and big screen bows, the year after that, as, respectively, Julie Harris's understudy in the stage adaptation of Member of the Wedding, and, an uncredited performer in the film So Young So Bad.[3]
Throughout the 1950s she acted in Broadway productions and the occasional film. She won the Clarence Derwent Award in 1951 for her role in the stage play The Rose Tattoo. She played Mattie Birdwell in the film Friendly Persuasion (1956), and Dick Clark's pregnant wife in The Young Doctors (1961). On television, she appeared principally in guest roles from 1950 until her retirement in the early 1970s. Among her roles were two guest appearances on Perry Mason, both times as the defendant. In 1961 she played Dot the waitress in season 4 episode 17 and 18 of Have Gun Will Travel, and in 1962 she played Ellen Carter in "The Case of the Bogus Books". The same year she played Mrs. Lucas in the 3rd season episode "Four O'Clock" in The Twilight Zone and in 1964 she played Minerva Doubleday in "The Case of the Wooden Nickels." She also taught English and drama at Morningside High School in Inglewood, California.
Personal life[edit]
Love married playwright James Vincent McGee in 1948 and they divorced in 1978; he died in 1985. She was married to her college sweetheart, attorney Alan Paul Gooding from January 22, 1983 until her death on October 30, 2011 in Menifee, California, at age 85.[4]
Partial filmography[edit]
- So Young So Bad (1950) (uncredited)
- Friendly Persuasion (1956)
- The Young Doctors (1961)
- ^ 20111102,0,2515704.story PASSINGS: Harry Lawenda, Axel Axgil, Phyllis Love
- ^ Variety staff: "Actress Phyllis Love dies: Appeared on Broadway, in Wyler's 'Friendly Persuasion'," Variety (november 10, 2001). "Love attended what became Carnegie Mellon U. and studied at the Actors Studio in New York, beginning in 1948... The actress picked up most of her credits, however, on television, appearing on numerous anthology shows beginning with 'Actor's Studio" in 1949."'
- ^ Variety staff: "Actress Phyllis Love dies: Appeared on Broadway, in Wyler's 'Friendly Persuasion'," Variety (November 10, 2011). "She made her bigscreen [debut] in an uncredited role in 1950's 'So Young So Bad.'"
- ^ "Biography for Phyllis Love". Retrieved 2007-09-06.
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Gluten Intolerance Group of Central Arkansas
Please note - our meeting is on Monday, March 12
March 2012
Table of Contents
· Calendar – GIG of Central Arkansas
· Meetings are at the Heart Hospital Annex Building
· Donations and Thanks
· Gluten Free 101
· From the President - Sherri Clay
· Sharing information
· *please send recipes, reviews and more*
· News from GIG of Northeast Arkansas – Jonesboro
· News from GIG of Northwest Arkansas – Fayetteville
· News from GIG of Branson and Tri-Lakes
· New group forming in Harrison
· News from GIG of North America – Annual event
· Gluten Alert - Jelly Belly Candy Mix
· Children's Corner
· GF Easter Candy List
· Getting to Know You – LaDonna's story
· Williams Sonoma
· Whole Foods - coupons
· Restaurants – we need reviews, Caio
· GF food - Progresso soups, Pacific soups
· Recipe Corner – Taco Salad, Sautéed Asparagus
· Research Study - Family member of persons with CD wanted
· Articles and Abstracts:
o Gluten Free and Casein Free diet for Autism
o B12 Deficiency: A Silent Epidemic
Calendar for GIGCA
Monday, March 19, 6-8pm – Dr. Betsy Hendricks will be speaking. Her topic is "Wheat is for the birds! Let's learn about eating for human health and wellness." She will talk about how food affects our health and genes, thereby affecting future disease occurrence and the health of our offspring. She will then cover some of the basics when starting a GF lifestyle and how it is an important first step.
Monday April 16th, 6-8pm - Panel of "experts". Board members will answer your questions.
Monday, May 21, 6-8pm - The meeting will be at Dempsey Bakery where there will be a baking demo.
June 18th - TBA
July and August – No meetings
September – To be announced
Thursday October 4th, 6:pm - This is a very exciting event you will not want to miss. We are proud to announce that GIGCA is hosting
Dr (Professor) Rodney
Ford MB MS MD FRACP
Medical doctor, Gastroenterologist, Allergist, Pediatrician, and Gluten expert from New Zealand. He will present you with the evidence that everyone, including your family, should now be avoiding gluten. You may read more about this on Gluten: ZERO Global and read an article he wrote recently "Gluten: bad for us all"
This meeting will be at St Vincent's Hospital in the auditorium of the Education Building in the evening. Desserts will be provided by Dempsey Bakery. Admission is $5.00
Meetings are usually at the Heart Hospital Annex Building
Please feel free to bring in home baked or store bought foods you would like to share with the group.
Each month Drug Emporium is kindly donating GF food for us to try.
This room is located in a building behind the main hospital. When you drive in from the stoplight, you will be facing the hospital. Go to the right. When you come to the stop sign, go left. This takes you behind the hospital. The building with the Fireplace Room will be on the right with a sign that says ANNEX. There is convenient parking in front of the building and we can ignore the HR ONLY parking signs as it is after hours.
Arkansas Heart Hospital
1701 South Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
Going south on I-430, take exit 5 and turn right onto Shackleford. Hospital is on the right.
Going north on I-430, take exit 5 and turn left onto Shackleford. Hospital is on the right.
For questions contact
Anne Luther
Make checks payable to GIGCA. Please send donations to our GIGCA treasurer, Terri Murdoch. You can call or email Terri if you have any questions.
Terri Murdoch
11 Berwyn Dr
Little Rock, AR 72227
Phone: 501-312-1689
We want to thank the donors who wish to remain anonymous and following people for their generous donations.
Mary Evans
Sherri Clay
Victoria Garrett
Gwynn Van Valkenburg
Derrick Van Valkenburg
Mrs. Wayne Owen
Joel Buckholts
Judy Hairston
Tony Pipken
Sue Stallings
Linda Sharp
William Cooper
Terrie Pope
Betty Herron
Barbara Sick
Hope Massery
Priscilla Howard
LaDonna Brock
Anne Luther
Terri Murdoch
Gluten Free 101
Gluten Free 101 (GF101) classes are held on demand. For more information on classes in Little Rock contact Anne Luther at email@example.com 501-681-5544.
LaDonna Brock is available for GF 101 in Hot Springs. She can be contacted by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone 501-262-4299
From Our President – Sherri Clay
Those of you who were at our last meeting heard my story about taking two bites of take-out pizza before my daughter noticed the crust was like her dad's pizza, which was not gluten free. I immediately started spitting it out and ran to the phone. Sure enough, no one at the restaurant remembered making a gluten free pizza that night. When the manager asked what she could do to make it up to me, I suggested she come and hold my hand while I got sick all night! True, I knew I would survive, but I wanted her to know that it's serious!
I quickly pulled out Dr. Craig Brown's Personal Survival Kit so I could at least lessen my reaction. Here is the list of what to have on hand in case you accidentally get glutened!
· GF Fiber (No Benefiber or Oatbran)
· Gluten Enzyme-Gluten Digest by Now, or Gluten Ease by Enzymedica are two he recommended
· Lactaid-no dairy until gut heals which could be three weeks
· Probiotic-Increase does for emergencies. (Dr. Fine recommends Udo's Choice Adult Formula)
· Ibuprofen 400mgs or if you can get a script, Asacol
When all else fails, do a clear liquid fast for 24hrs., take Fennel Tea capsules and drink Peppermint Tea and sleep!
Sharing information
We would love to hear from you. The newsletter is much more interesting with your input. Here are some subjects that would be of interest:
1) Recipes
2) Product reviews
3) Restaurant reviews
4) Information on GF traveling
5) Your story
6) Anything you would like to share with the group
News From GIG of Northeast Arkansas (Jonesboro)
The Gluten Intolerance Group of Northeast Arkansas meets at the Mt Carmel Methodist Church, 4000 Southwest Drive, Jonesboro. Find them on Facebook.
March 10th Dr. Wendy Spanos will speak
April 14th Dr. Lisa Hendrix, from Paragould, AR., will be our speaker
For more information contact:
Barbara Feeser (Group Leader) email@example.com (870)935-4515
Gale Pierce (Secretary/Treasurer) mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com (870) 203-9068
News from GIG of Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville)
Contact Info: Dana Ward firstname.lastname@example.com
Please email Dana to get on the email list and for more information!
You can find them on Facebook too!
Hello all! I wanted to announce three upcoming dates for the group. First, however, I would like to say thank you to everyone for a wonderful first meeting! We had over thirty people attend, and I got great feedback from all of you. We also have filled the two leadership positions required by our national group, so we are off with a bang! Shannon Collins will be our treasurer and Kristie Holm will be our secretary. I want to thank them for volunteering their time for the group. Now for some important dates...
MARCH 31st from 10am-noon MONTHLY MEETING
APRIL 7th at 11am Gluten free menu tasting at Mama Fu's in Bentonville FREE FOR ENTIRE GROUP!
APRIL 28th 10am-noon MONTHLY MEETING
News from GIG of Branson-Tri Lakes
Tri Lakes Celiac Support Group is now a branch with GIG and is called GIG of Branson-Tri Lakes.
Our regular meetings are held six times a year in and around Branson, Missouri. In addition, we have occasional dining out experiences.
See our website and Facebook pages for more information. Links to both are:
If you are visiting Branson, be sure to check out the page about restaurants.
New Group Forming in Harrison
On March 2 at 1:30, I (Anne Luther) with a delightful group forming in Harrison. I hope they will decide to join the GIG family. Let me know if you need more information about this group.
News from GIG of North America
GIG's Annual Event is now the Health & Wellness Experience
Come explore the various activities we offer during this event. Find out about living a healthy, balanced, positive, gluten-free life. Visit all of our health screening booths, hands on activities and our presenter areas. If you are following a gluten-free diet, or want to know more about it - this event is for you.
Learn about your BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, blood sugar and more. Also learn practical tips for living gluten-free and balancing your life for better health. Explore the exhibit hall, and network with others living the gluten-free lifestyle. Join in the Path to Health Game through the hall and enter to win prizes.
The Health & Wellness Experience will be held in Seattle at the Sea-Tac Doubletree Hotel on June 16, 2012. We will have more information coming very soon!
Jelly Belly Recalls Bags of Deluxe Easter Mix Due to Undeclared Wheat
According to the California Department of Public Health, Jelly Belly is recalling its Assortment of seasonal Peter Rabbit Deluxe Easter Mix "Gluten Free" candies because of an Undeclared Allergen – wheat
The recalled products are the 2.7 ounce bags of Peter Rabbit Deluxe Easter Mix Marked "Gluten Free" and have been distributed nation wide: UPC: 071567992794
Lot Codes:
• 11111
• 111215 or
• 120120
Best Before: January 11, 2013 (Lot Code
Best Before: February 15, 2013 (Lot Code 111215)
Best Before: March 20, 2013 (Lot Code 120120)
Gluten is present in the collection of candies
Jelly Belly, Customer Service at (800) 323-9380, Monday-Friday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm PST.
Children's Corner by Stephanie
Handling the Gluten-Filled Surprise
Have you had any moments as a parent of a gluten-free child where you felt like a friend, family member, or fellow parent was possibly the most inconsiderate person on the planet? I sure have! How dare they show up unannounced with homemade cookies or donuts as a treat for the entire class! They do know that my child can't eat that and Tommy or Sue will sit there with nothing while everyone else chows down, right? Or do they?
At the beginning of this school year when my daughter entered kindergarten, I eagerly volunteered to be a room mother, primarily so that I could be in the know on everything in the classroom which would, in turn, make life somewhat easier for me and possibly less disappointing at times for my daughter. I could be a part in the planning of different class events and even steer the menu away from gluten whenever possible. At the least, I would always know what was going on so I would have the opportunity to provide a similar, yet gluten-free alternative for my child. And that is indeed what we want, isn't it? We just want the opportunity to give our children the same thing as everyone else. I, by no means, want others to start providing only gluten-free food for the sake of my child. Not only would that really ostracize our family but it's a safety issue as well. We all know that we didn't completely understand how to eat gluten-free overnight. It was a lengthy educational process. Therefore I would never expect someone who hasn't been educated on gluten-free living to whip up something gluten-free. If you throw in another food sensitivity, like my son's soy, people will really be stumped. Outside of Dempsey Bakery, even purchasing ready-made gluten free items can be confusing. I myself have gotten home with an item from the grocery that I thought was gluten-free only to get home and discover that it's just organic! It was on a shelf next to an item of the same brand that was gluten free and I just quickly assumed and grabbed it- a novice mistake. So frustrating!
My point in all of this is to say that communication, like so many things in life, really is the key. I thought that if I made the teachers aware of our gluten-free diet, mentioned it to the other parents when the opportunity presented itself, and was involved in the class than I really wouldn't have any issues. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough. The reality is that, unless you deal with a food intolerance daily in your home, what everyone else can or can't eat just isn't on your radar. No one purposefully leaves our children out and, no matter what we do to prevent them, those occasional heart-breaking moments are inevitable.
So how do we handle those moments? First of all, next year I plan to be even more direct with my communication to the parents of the class by sending an e-mail to them the first week of school introducing myself and tactfully making them aware of my daughter's gluten-free diet. In the letter I will tactfully ask them to let me know in advance if they plan to bring a treat for the class so I can bring something similar for my gal. That way everyone will be properly informed. I will be careful how I word the e-mail to make sure its tone is light, casual, and gracious. I do try to be careful to protect the validity of gluten-free living. If we're not careful we can come off as a bit of a kook! Secondly, when those sad moments occur and your child has nothing or is eating something quite different than everyone else, put on your poker face! Don't let Tommy or Sue see your frustration. Praise your child profusely and let them know how proud you are of them for how well they're handling that situation. Children will look to their parent for how to react in uncomfortable circumstances. If you flip out and go off on somebody for bringing Goldfish when the plan was to bring popcorn, your child will flip out in those circumstances too. And, of course, you can always make it up to them afterwards by a stop at your favorite frozen yogurt bar. And remember, kids are resilient. Nine times out of ten that heart-breaking moment is probably getting to you a lot more than it's getting to your child. Isn't it true that we'd much rather hurt ourselves than see someone we love hurting? Hang in there and enjoy the journey!
GF Easter Candy List
My Gluten Facts.com has posted an extensive candy list for Easter. You will see they have been very busy verifying the GF status of many candies. You can search for your favorites my brand or limit the search to a dedicated GF line or even a dedicated GF facility. My Gluten Facts has other food lists that they make available free from charge. Click here for Candy List.
Getting to Know You
Each month we will feature one story from a member of our group. In order for you to get to know us better, we will start with the board members. I know that everyone has a story to tell. Please write it up and send it to email@example.com Please let me know if you want to be anonymous or if your want to have your first or last name used.
LaDonna Brock's Story
Vice President
In the summer of 1990 I was visiting my family here in Arkansas from South Carolina. My husband was in the Navy at the time and out to sea. So I would visit my family sometimes while he was gone. My daughter Renee' was 2 yrs old. I was 28 years old. I started to have digestive problems on my trip. I would barely get my meal eaten when I would suddenly have to go to the bathroom. I had cramps, bloating, gas, stomach pain and diarrhea. I would get really anxious because my diarrhea was so explosive that it was really hard to make it to the bathroom in time. I went to my hometown Dr. who diagnosed me with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He prescribed an anti-spasmodic drug for me and said that I would learn what kinds of foods I could eat and what triggered my attacks. He suggested a fiber supplement called Metamucil and said spicy foods and caffeine might make my condition worse. The drug did nothing to help my digestive issues. It did however make me very drowsy and gave me a dry mouth. I couldn't go to sleep because I had a 2 yr old child to care for. I was going to the bathroom probably 8 to 10 times a day. Everything I ate just seemed to go right through me. I would tell my friends that if I disappeared while we were shopping, that I didn't have time to tell them I had to get to the bathroom. It was really hard for me not to being able to control my own body. It just seemed to have a mind of its own. I was determined that I wasn't going to let my IBS control my life though. When I went anywhere, I knew exactly where all the bathrooms were. I knew at some point I'd have to find one.
When I returned to South Carolina I saw my Dr. there, who prescribed a different anti-spasmodic drug. This one didn't work any better. So I started to research Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I bought a lot of books over the years and tried a lot of different diets to see if it would help. At one point I tried a low fat diet and lost weight, which I didn't need to lose. I tried going caffeine free and watched the spicy foods. None of this helped. I started to wish that I didn't have to eat at all then I wouldn't have this problem. But of course that wasn't an option since eating is required to live. If I read anything about gluten during all my research I don't remember it. I did read that wheat could trigger attacks, but I just thought it was the fiber in the wheat. I never suspected it had anything to do with gluten.
In 1994 I started to have yeast infections and pelvic pain with my periods. Finally in January of 1995 I was diagnosed with endometriosis and the yeast infections just wouldn't seem to go away. I had laser surgery for the endometriosis. 5 years later the pelvic pain returned and I didn't feel like I had any choice but to have a hysterectomy and remove my uterus and cervix. The pain was so bad I thought it was going to destroy my life. In September 2000 I had my hysterectomy. At least the pain from that was gone. But it didn't help with my Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Somewhere between 1990 and 2003 I started to have allergy symptoms. I was diagnosed with hay fever. And I started to get really tired around 2002. I have such fatigue that it was hard to get out of bed and go to work. All I wanted to do was sleep. I dragged myself through the day. Dr. Betsy Hendricks diagnosed me with hypothyroidism in 2003. The thyroid medicine helped my fatigue. In 2004 I had a mole on my upper right leg that had changed colors and looked strange. I was diagnosed with melanoma. Thankfully the treatment was minor surgery to cut it out. Then in 2005 I had another tiny spot removed on the bottom of my right leg. It was melanoma again. So they did minor surgery to remove it.
In September 2004 I started working for Dr. Betsy Hendricks. She had been working with some patients who told her about gluten and she became more aware of the problem. I met Anne Luther during this time and she tried to tell me about gluten but I wasn't very open to the idea. Dr. Hendricks then suggested that I take the Enterolab stool sample test in late 2005. I put the test off because I thought going gluten free would be really hard to do. But I started to notice that when I ate bread, pasta and gluten products that my digestive system reacted.
I took the Enterolab test in April of 2006 and was pretty sure I knew how it would turn out. I was right. I was Gluten Intolerant. I went on the The Specific Carbohydrate Diet suggested by Dr. Hendricks. She thought it would help my gut heal better than just a gluten free diet. It was pretty hard to stay on it because there were no grains or rice or potatoes on this diet. I stayed on the diet around 3 months. I had detox symptoms coming off the gluten, sugar and all those processed carbs. I would feel drunk and spacey at first. But 3 days of being gluten free my gut felt so much better. I was amazed at how much better I felt. After 16 years of all the pain and suffering, someone had finally figured out my problem. Looking back I don't know how I ever managed to go through all those digestive issues. I just did what I had to do I guess.
This year will be my 6th year of being gluten free. I am so grateful for Gluten Intolerance Group of Central Arkansas and all the help they have given me along the way. I feel that going gluten free has saved my life. I think so many of my health problems were related or cause by gluten.
I am still on a health journey. I recently had all my mercury fillings replaced and am taking a chelating agent to get rid of the barium, lead and mercury in my system. I've had menopause and hormone issues recently and am taking bioidentical hormones. I've also had chemical sensitivities and low Vitamin D and some osteopenia. I try to eat real whole foods and not just replace processed gluten foods with processed gluten free foods. I believe we truly will not regain our health unless we eat a really good diet the way we were created to. I take a variety of supplements that I believe help. I love reading about nutrition and health in general.
I am very proud to be on the board of the GIGCA group and serve alongside some wonderful people. I think everyone should be gluten free. I believe there are lots of people out there, who, like me, are suffering and just don't realize that gluten is causing their issues. My greatest desire is that we can reach other people and educate them about gluten. I wish you all success on your gluten free journey!
Williams Sonoma
Betty wants us to know that Williams Sonoma has a 4-page list of gluten free items in their store. They are also doing a gluten free cooking lesson on March 24 from 12-1 at the store in Mid Town. I could not find any information about this demo on their website. If interested, you may want to call them as it looks like reservations are required. (501) 663-3019
Whole Foods
Do you subscribe to Whole Foods Updates? They will send coupons directly to your email. There are always some GF items included. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/wholedeal/
Please send in your restaurant reviews to share. If you find a restaurant that is not on our list of restaurants with GF menus, please le me know. The restaurant list can be found on our webpage http://www.centralarkansasgig.org
You can email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Laura says that Caio , located in downtown Little Rock, does not have a printed GF menu but they do offer some GF meals. Also, you can order a quart of the marinara or alfredo sauce and use it on gluten free pasta at home.
· Paleo Salmon - Grilled Salmon served on a bed of sautéed green beans and topped with blueberries and walnuts
· Lean and Trim - Grilled Chicken Breast with mixed sautéed vegetables
· Salmon Salad - A bed of mixed field greens topped with a filet of grilled salmon and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
· Mediterranean Salad - Mixed lettuces, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Tomatoes and Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
· Shrimp Scampi appetizer
· Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Fresh Basil
GF food
Have you found a new favorite GF food? We would love to hear about it.
Debbie wrote, "I was pleasantly surprised to find Progresso soup now has a couple of soups that are labeled gluten free. The Potato Broccoli & Cheese Chowder is very good. I found it at Walmart." You can find a list of the GF Progresso soups here
Do you know there are condensed GF cream soups? Pacific makes a GF Cream of Chicken, Cream of Celery and Cream of Mushroom soup you can use in place of Campbell's cream soups. These soups come in boxes and have seen them in Whole Foods, Drug Emporium and Fresh Market. Here is the page where you will find a list of all the GF Pacific Soups
Recipe Corner
Please send me your recipes to share. Thanks LaDonna for sharing these.
Taco Salad
LaDonna Brock
1 head of iceberg lettuce or romaine or other lettuces (for healthier version)
Several tomatoes chopped (add desired amount to taste)
2 or more cups of mozzarella cheese (shredded) to your taste preference
1 lb of cooked hamburger
1 small bottle of zesty Italian dressing
1 packet of dry zesty Italian dressing
1 15 oz bag of Nacho Cheese flavored chips (I used Kettle Brand Tiaz Nacho Cheese flavor found at Kroger) or some other gluten free chips of your choice.
Cook the hamburger and drain the fat and allow hamburger to cool.
While the hamburger is being prepared, cut up the lettuce and tomatoes in a large bowl. Then add the mozzarella cheese. Add hamburger to the mixture when cooled. Crush up the chips into smaller pieces and add to the mixture.
In another bowl combine bottle of Italian dressing and dry Italian dressing. Pour over the salad when ready to eat (otherwise the chips will be soggy). Combine all ingredients.
Sautéed Asparagus
LaDonna Brock
1bundle of asparagus
1 tablespoon or so of butter
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Cut the bottom end of the asparagus off until you reach the tender part. In a medium size skillet melt butter. When butter is hot add asparagus. Sprinkle on desired amount of onion powder and garlic powder. For me a little goes a long way. Turn heat down to about medium to low & sauté until asparagus is tender crisp.
Research Study - by phone and computer
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, is conducting research on the perceptions of celiac disease among families where a member has been medically diagnosed. This research seeks to uncover the attitudes and beliefs of at-risk family members who have not been tested for the disease.
The study will have two phases: telephone focus groups and personal interviews, and an on-line survey. The telephone focus groups and personal interviews at phase one will impact and define the content of the on-line survey. This notice is for participation in phase 1, the telephone focus groups and personal interviews, which is now open.
All telephone focus group participants will receive a gift pack of coupons and/or healthy mainstream nutritional products with a gluten-free label valued at $15.
Results from the focus groups and personal interviews will guide the development of an online survey. The online survey will not open up until early March 2012, after the first phase of this study is completed.
More information is available at http://www.celiaccentral.org/researchstudy/
Articles and Abstracts
Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet Shows Promise for Autism Symptoms
"There are strong connections between the immune system and the brain, which are mediated through multiple physiological symptoms," Klein said. "A majority of the pain receptors in the body are located in the gut, so by adhering to a gluten-free, casein-free diet, you're reducing inflammation and discomfort that may alter brain processing, making the body more receptive to ASD therapies."
Furthermore, when all gluten and casein was removed from the diet, parents reported that a greater number of ASD behaviors, physiological symptoms and social behaviors improved in their children compared to those whose parents did not eliminate all gluten and casein. Also, parents who implemented the diet for six months or less reported that the diet was less effective in reducing ASD behaviors.
Some of the parents had eliminated only gluten or only casein from the diet, but survey results suggested that parents who completely eliminated both gluten and casein reported the most benefit.
B12 deficiency: a silent epidemic with serious consequences by Chris Kresser
You can read the complete article HERE.
What do all of these diseases have in common?
Answer: they can all mimic the signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Omaha Indian Music from the American Folklife Center is now available on
American Memory
The latest addition to the American Memory historical collections
documents the music of the Omaha Indian Tribe. Omaha Indian Music
includes 44 recordings made by Francis La Flesche and Alice Cunningham
Fletcher between 1895 and 1897, as well as recordings made by staff of
the American Folklife Center at the 1983 Omaha harvest celebration
pow-wow and the 1985 Hethu'shka Society concert held at the Library of
Congress. Also included with this collection are interviews with members
of the Omaha tribe that provide background information about the songs
performed, field notes and tape logs made by Center staff during the
1983 pow-wow, and photographs and related publicity materials from the
various performances. This presentation was made possible by the generous
support of the Texaco Foundation.
The oldest recordings in the collection were made by Francis La Flesche,
the second son of Omaha chief Joseph La Flesche, and Alice Cunningham
Fletcher, a student of Native-American life and a champion of the
emerging discipline of anthropology. During the late 1800s and early
1900s, the two worked to collect materials to document the history of
the Omaha people and eventually published The Omaha Tribe in 1911. They
were the first to document Omaha music on the reservation. In 1985, 44
of their recordings were published as an LP by the American Folklife
Center. The liner notes and other documents related to this recording
are included with the online collection.
In the 1980s, staff from the American Folklife Center visited the Omaha
tribe to present copies of the Fletcher and La Flesche recordings.
During these visits staffers were able to record the music from pow-wows
such as the one in 1983. Users of this collection can listen to that
pow-wow from beginning to end. Folklife staff were also able to
interview members of the tribe about their music. The interviews provide
contextual information about the songs. Of special interest will be
segments from an interview with John Turner, an elder of the tribe who
was a singer and flute player, and Rufus White, the lead singer of the
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Archbishop Carroll's girls' basketball team has an argument, a strong argument, after Saturday night's impressive, 68-45 thrashing of Lampeter-Strasburg at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center for the PIAA Class AAA state championship, the first Catholic League girls' basketball team to win a state crown.
Were the Patriots, who made history in pulling off the trifecta of winning the Catholic League, District 12 and state championships, the best girls' high school basketball team in Pennsylvania in 2008-09, regardless of classification?
Well, they definitely were in Class AAA, after beating Lampeter-Strasburg. But when you add victories over powerhouse Cardinal O'Hara in the Catholic League semifinals, then Trinity in the state semifinals and finishing with a 30-1 overall record, it's easy to say Carroll could have beaten any team in the state.


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If Men Can't Sit Next To Kids On A Plane, Women Should Never Be Left Alone With BabiesBuzz Bishop
I was barred from joining a local parents' Facebook group because I am a man. One of the mothers protested the inclusion of fathers in this local group that discussed babysitters, home reno contractors, and couponing.
"You don't know these men," she said. "If it is for men too then there has to be a system in place to ensure that they are not predators. If you allow men, they should be referred by a Mom and personally checked out."
The group was discussing where to find a good place for birthday parties. And look how one member over reacted.
That sort of craziness reached a new level this week when a mother in Australia trolled the web saying she doesn't want her kids sitting next to men on planes.
Here we go.
"Sure, not all men are paedophiles but offenders are predominantly male," wrote Tracey Spicer in a long ramble that seemed to not explain much of anything other than her ridiculous bias. "I figure it's better to be safe than sorry."
She opened her piece by admitting more than 90% of sexual abuse is committed by someone known to the victim. Extrapolating the logic of Spicer and the Mom in the Facebook group, our children should spend as much time with strangers as possible.
Spicer's piece then referenced a 2001 case where Northwest Airlines paid a settlement to a family after their 10 yr old daughter was assaulted on a flight.
To that end, Qantas has a formal policy saying "Unaccompanied minors are allocated seats next to adult female customers. Where possible, Qantas aims to seat children near crew areas or next to an empty seat." How unfortunate, especially when you read the headlines and fear how dangerous women are to children.
Taking that reaction to a 13 yr old incident is much more of a stretch than reading newspapers today and boldly declaring women should never be alone with newborns. Or even their own children. Seriously. They children should be snatched from new mothers at birth and placed in the care of strangers. They'd be safer there. Wouldn't they?
You've read the story of the mom driving her minivan into the ocean. The news is often filled with desperately tragic stories of mothers who take the lives of their own children. If one girl can be assaulted on a plane in 13 yrs and it's worth action, certainly weekly, or monthly stories of mothers with mental illness taking the lives of their children is worth acting on.
Whit Honea is a wonderful writer who tells a story about a woman he met at a conference who lectured how children should be taught to look for a mommy when they're lost. She too dismissed men as being trouble and advocated children should never be taught to seek a dad. You can imagine the response. You should read it.
It's all too familiar and frustrating, really.
I get bad things happen in this world. But you cannot draw lines between radical headlines and connect dots to make bold declarations that dads can't join Facebook groups and men can't sit next to kids on a plane. You would never say babies should be taken away from mothers because of risk of infanticide. Would you? These arguments are trying to employ the same nonsensical logic.
Respect people. Be a watchful helicopter mother/father if that's where you tend, but at the same time take a deep breath and trust. Trust people to be good. Trust people to watch out for each other. Trust your children to look after themselves. Trust strangers. Look for the good in people, the good in the world, and live a life of happiness instead of fear.
My parents sent my 5yr old sister on a cross country flight by herself in 1980. Nothing happened. I'd have no problem flipping my soon to be 7 yr old on a 60 minute flight to see his grandparents, but he won't be allowed to fly solo until he's 8. Will I be worried about his seat mate? Only because my son will talk their ear off with random excited child stories for the entire trip.
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There's not going to be a giant fence surrounding the big Made in America music festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Labor Day weekend.
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Twelve days before the first chord is to be struck, the City of Philadelphia on Monday released preliminary details about how the event will function and promised to release more throughout the week.
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Time to gain rather than lose. I seem to have "overshot" my target by a few pounds and definitely don't want to continue in that direction. Thanks to Modern Cave Women for linking Mark's post on hardgainers! The advice seems solid so here are the steps I'm taking to change direction:
Eat more carbs and protein.... sweet potatoes, eggs, whey protein smoothies containing (you guessed it!) eggs and sweet potatoes in addition to heavy whipping cream.
Change my workouts...joined a gym today. Have already achieved level 4 of the "Basic 5" exercises found in the free e-book. Now plan to focus on the barbell exercises Mark recommends. Bought a copy of "Starting Strength" by Mark Rippetoe.
Get more sleep. The energy boost you get from "going Primal" needs to be tempered with plenty of sleep. Also plan to reduce my coffee intake to 1 cup/day.
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Analysis: China seeks to tether the microblog tiger
Sep 15, 2011, 9:59 p.m.
"Microblog regulation will be a game of cat and mouse," said Wang Junxiu, a Beijing-based Internet investor and commentator who follows debates on China's microblogs.
"There's clearly a trend toward stricter controls, but the costs of outright shutting them down would be too high."
Ever since the Internet arrived in China, the Communist Party has been figuring out ways to monitor and restrict online information and images, and its controls are among the most sophisticated and pervasive in the world. China also blocks popular foreign sites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
But the explosion of microblog use has pushed China's contest over information into unfamiliar terrain, where censors have lagged like pot-bellied and puffing hunters left flatfooted behind hordes of fleeing rabbits.
Microblogs allow users to issue bursts of opinion -- a maximum of 140 Chinese characters -- that can cascade through chains of followers who instantly receive those messages, challenging censors who have a hard time monitoring the tens of millions of messages sent every day. Inventive users adopt alternative words to get around censorship filters.
"We have no other venue for speaking out, because the public's voice can't appear on television or news or newspapers, and so microblogs have become the most effective way for instantly expressing the heartfelt feelings of the public," said Liu Zicheng, a 20-year-old student trawling through his microblog on a web-connected cell phone in a Beijing cafe.
"If my microblog was shut down, it would be like I'd lost a habitual part of life, like putting on socks every day before you step out the door," said Liu.
Beijing's worries go beyond the embarrassing exposes of officials' misdeeds and mistresses now common on microblogs. It worries that the torrents of messages could overwhelm censorship and trigger unrest -- a fear reinforced by the role of social media in Arab anti-government uprisings and riots in London.
"Weibo can be like a megaphone in the hands of every user," said Li, the Nanjing University professor.
"If you shout fast enough and loud enough you can attract widespread attention and there can be a snowball effect so everyone joins in and feels bolder about speaking out."
China felt that force in July when microblogs became a forum for lashing the government over a deadly high-speed rail crash. Images of a peaceful protest against a north China chemical plant in August also spread on microblogs.
Earlier this year, searches and message forwarding on Sina's "Weibo" site were briefly suspended during government alarm over online calls for protests inspired by the Arab uprisings.
"At present, microblogging is still tolerable to the government, but there is a fear of a potential crisis such as the London riots," said Wang Wen, a newspaper commentator in Beijing who has advocated tighter management of microblogs.
"If there's a collective incident related to microblogs, the government will step up management of it."
But China's leaders would consider shutting microblogs only in extreme circumstances, such as nationwide protests or panic, said Yu Guoming, a professor of journalism at Renmin University in Beijing and co-author of a recent study of microblogging.
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When Kabul fell under Taliban control in September 1996, Kamela Sediqi's life changed immediately and completely: The teen could no longer attend school; she had to wear a full-length burqa in public and be accompanied by a male relative-or risk being beaten by gangs enforcing the Taliban code of "moral purity." How she and others coped and ultimately thrived is the subject of Lemmon's transporting, enlightening book. To earn a living for herself and her five sisters, Kamela began to make and sell clothing. What began as a small concern grew into a business employing more than 34 women. Now Kamela, who met author Lemmon when the journalist was in Afghanistan researching a story, has launched a new company teaching women how to start businesses. The Dressmaker is a fascinating window on Afghan life under the Taliban and a celebration of women the world over who support their loved ones with tenacity, inventiveness and sheer guts.
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Sparking an online shopping craze in the Gulf
Do you remember those days when you find yourself some really good deals online, most offering up to 70% off the original price, and then realise that you're ending up paying near full price thanks to shipping charges? Yeah? Well, gone are those days now. Our trusted bargain shopping websites, BlueFly and Gilt, are going to have to take a backseat as Fashionation, the Middle East's first invitation-only shopping club, localises the art of bargain hunting on the internet.
La Moda Editor-in-Chief Jim Joquico spoke to Didier Picard, Managing Director of Fashionation, about the inner workings of the exclusive 'society' and the future of the region's favourite pastime and sport.
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What were the motivations behind the launch of Fashionation? The launch of Fashionation.me is the conjunction of several findings I did as I was heading one of the leading groups of luxury cosmetics for the Middle East and India.
The first thing I obviously realised is that shopping is a central social activity in the Middle East. However, I also noticed that shopping smartly – that is, comparing propositions and finding the best deals – was not always easy, could be quite time consuming, and in several cases, almost impossible. As access to the internet started to spread in the region and online credit card payments and courier services were becoming more affordable and reliable, I thought it was time to introduce in the region a by-invitation online shopping club, a concept that is proving very popular among fashionistas in Europe and the United States, but was not available to Middle Eastern fashion lovers yet.
Which brands have you made agreements with to sell discounted items? After only a few days operation, we are pleased to showcase recognized designer and lifestyle brands like DKNY, Von Dutch, Azzaro, Michael Kors, Thierry Mugler, Chantelle, Roccobarocco among others.
Contrary to a traditional fashion website, it is almost impossible to predict Fashionation.me's assortment in advance. Indeed, for various reasons, brands or their representatives in the Middle East sometimes have limited quantities of excess stock that they may decide to offer for sale at a reduced price on Fashionation.me. While we therefore cannot tell which brands, categories or products will be available at any point of time, our commitment to our members is that all items on the site will be proposed at prices up to 70% off their original retail price, will be in perfect condition, genuine and sourced exclusively from the brands or the official distributors.
How has the market responded to the launch of Fashionation so far? The launch of Fashionation.me in fact started mid-February with the creation of a Facebook fan club which we intend to use to communicate openly with our members and provide them with a platform to exchange on fashion and smart shopping in the Middle East. The reaction has been beyond our expectations as we attracted over 5,500 members in less than a month.
On March 8, we invited our fans to take a fashion quiz which could give them a 12-month membership on Fashionation.me, as well as a US$10 welcome voucher. Indeed, the limited quantities of the hand-picked brands available on the site at any point of time justify that we restrict access to members with a real passion for fashion. This explains why we have decided to create a by-invitation-only shopping club as opposed to a regular e-commerce website.
Won't this be redundant, since we already have an outlet mall in Dubai where people can physically inspect merchandise? Fashionation.me's proposition builds on the convenience of online shopping and home delivery, not only for Dubai shoppers but also for shoppers from around the Middle East. Gone are the times when you have to touch the goods to decide whether you like them! Today's technologies enable us to provide high-resolution pictures from different angles. This said, we understand that everyone has the right to change their mind when it comes to clothing or shoes, which is why we offer a flexible return policy for these categories that are a bit more difficult to select.
Is the UAE/GCC-based shopper ready to do their favourite hobby online? Numbers speak for themselves. Internet usage across the Middle East is exploding. Women aged 20-45 across the GCC are particularly active online. Today, they shop their cloth, shoes, accessories, home decoration – on sites located in Europe or even the US. Fashionation.me brings an alternative reflecting regional specificities, including a dual Arabic–English communication. So why would Middle Eastern shoppers want to miss the opportunity to pay less for freight – thus being also more environment-friendly – if the opportunity is there ?
Will you be selling products from local and regional designers on Fashionation too? Fashionation.me's objective is to serve the Middle East from the Middle East. The fashion scene offers a large and rapidly growing pool of talents, and Fashionation.me's vocation is definitely to stage, promote and help local designers. We, at Fashionation.me, also believe that fashion goes far beyond clothing and accessories, and welcome initiatives helping to close the gap between fashion design and other forms of art.


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On Dec. 21, Operation "Santa Paws" delivered a huge truckful of supplies to Animal Charity in Youngstown.
The annual Christmas drive spearheaded by Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, Operation Santa Paws collects items for the dogs, cats and other animals cared for by Animal Charity.
All of the five Shepherd of the Valley facilities, including Niles, were drop-off locations for donated items.
"We started Operation Santa Paws as our charitable Christmas activity when we realized that no one thinks of pets that are without a family," said Paula Blakeman, SOV-Poland Activity Director. "We had our Shepherd delivery truck filled up with items of all kinds. The response went beyond what we received last year."
This is the third year Operation Santa Paws has provided holiday cheer to Animal Charity. Donations included pet supplies, treats and toys, beds and blankets, cages and much more. Monetary donations were also collected.
For more information on Operation Santa Paws, contact Paula Blakeman, activity director, SOV-Poland, at 330-726-7110, Ext. 2314, or e-mail to pblakeman@Shepherd oftheValley.com.


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Urges federal law makers to work hard to ensure budget is fair, just and does not harm the most vulnerable AMERICANS among us
On August 2, 2011, just one week after the NAACP passed a resolution at its annual convention calling on Congress and the President to increase the debt ceiling through 2013, the President signed into law a bill doing just that. The bill also creates a special Joint Select Committee on Budget Deficit Reduction, consisting of 6 members from the U.S. House of Representatives and 6 U.S. Senators, to be divided equally among the two major political parties. This special committee will be charged with developing a plan to reduce our national deficit through a variety of means, and the ability of Congress and the President to raise the debt ceiling in the future will depend greatly on the success of this committee.
Under the deal which established the special budget committee and allowed the debt ceiling to be raised, deficit reduction over the next ten years (through 2021) will be achieved through spending caps, which will result in cuts in federal spending. For the first two years, spending on national security (defense, homeland security) will be separated from other domestic programs; after 2014 defense spending will be open to spending cuts just like any other federal program. The primary job of the new special budget committee will be to develop a plan for deficit reduction beyond 2021 which includes spending cuts, changes to entitlement programs (including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security) and changes to the current tax code.
The NAACP is committed to continue working with Congress to ensure that the mandated federal spending cuts over the next ten years are as surgically targeted as possible, do not increase poverty in America and that the needs of the most vulnerable among us are cared for. Furthermore, we have already begun to call on Congressional leaders to appoint people to the special budget committee who are committed to developing a federal budget which puts people back to work, rebuilds the economy, invests in infrastructure, research and innovation, worker productivity, training and education; eliminates wasteful and unnecessary tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans and multinational corporations while closing unfair tax loopholes; and does not undermine basic safety nets for low-and-middle-income people including seniors, children, the ill and disabled.
We must now work with Congress and the President to ensure that in light of new spending limits the federal budget is fair, encourages growth, does not increase poverty and ensures a viable safety net for the most vulnerable among us.


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The staggering financial deficits revealed Wednesday by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are not rooted primarily in the priest sex-abuse scandal, a church official said.
"It's not so simple to say our problems are related to the sexual-abuse crisis," said Timothy O'Shaughnessy, chief financial officer for the archdiocese. "That is a serious issue, a very serious issue. . . . We've also had serious financial problems independent of the abuse crisis."
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One of the most interesting results from this year's annual school district survey is the estimated percentage of children who are eligible for school transportation but don't ride the bus regularly. Our survey found that approximately 20 percent of the eligible students opt for transportation other than the school bus. We didn't ask — nor would we expect an accurate answer — what alternative transportation modes are being used: walking, bicycling, riding with parents or friends, public transit or self-driving. As we all know, the safest form of surface transportation in the United States is the yellow school bus. Thus we should be encouraging all eligible students to ride the bus. My question is, have we done enough in this regard? Or have we done anything?
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Using the commonly accepted count of 24 million students who ride school buses to and from school, our survey suggests that 6 million students are waiving their rights to a bus ride. That's a huge number of kids who have increased their risks of being badly injured or killed on the way to school and back home. What can we do to bring more of these students back into the safe confines of our school buses? We need to get the message to parents that school buses are not only convenient but also incredibly safe. This can be done through newsletters or local newspapers or through public forums such as parent-teacher organizations. The important thing is that we deliver the message. From there, we must rely on the judgment of the parents and their children. We'll never bat 1.000. There will always be a significant number of students who prefer to get to school on their own. And, yes, there will always be a minority of students who view the school bus as the "loser cruiser." That's a perception that we likely will never change. But we shouldn't give up. There are 6 million students who need our help.
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This year's survey also found that hourly driver wages have increased only 7.3 percent in the past three years. That's equivalent to 2.4 percent per year. There are many people who work in the public sector who would say that's an acceptable wage hike. I disagree, mainly because we're talking about an average hourly wage of $12.23 per hour. For many drivers, that's equivalent to $250 per week (at 20 hours per week) or $1,000 per month. This is not an acceptable monthly wage for people who shoulder the responsibility of transporting other people's children. And the driver shortage will continue to plague our industry until we loosen up the purse strings and start paying these people what they deserve. I understand that school budgets are tight. Yes, we've heard all the rationalizations of how money is needed in the classroom. But one of the findings of this year's school district survey is that only 13.7 percent of school districts have some form of parent-pay system for transportation. Maybe we need to start asking the people who benefit the most from the service provided by our transportation departments to loosen their purse strings. After all, if parents are forced to subsidize yellow bus service for their children, maybe they'll begin to appreciate the wonderful job that hundreds of thousands of bus drivers do each day — for an average of $12.23 per hour.
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The Sons of Heaven (Company) (edition 2008)
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The last book of the Company series! After nine novels the question of what happens when the Silence finally hits is a huge one. I really enjoyed this book, but it just didn't live up to the build-up. The narration is split between many different characters, all preparing for the year 2355, and so it reads more like a collection of short stories than a complete novel. I was interested in, but did not like, the Mendoza-Edward-Alec-Nicholas (the time travelling quartet) storyline, which has dragged down the entire series and is slightly creepy and paternalistic besides. Lewis spends time with the little people under the hill, who are easily the spookiest part of the series. But the one I really loved reading about was Victor, who spies for each of the two main Immortal groups but has an allegiance all his own.
So the mystery is finally revealed--in 2355, all of Dr. Zeus converges on a single island. Victor takes out the two big bad Immortal groups in a single swipe, leaving Suleyman's crew, Budu's Enforcers, the mortals and the time-travelling quartet to battle it out. Alec convinces everyone to let him take over and gently guide--not rule--the mortals to a less destructive manner of living. It is very anti-climactic.
Kind of a quiet ending. Since the bad guys were only big/introduced in the past few books, and not majorly, their comeuppance was kind of meh. And other than their comeuppance the denouement was practically unevventful. It didn't bother me too much, though. It did wrap everything up just fine IIRC.
The Sons of Heaven in no way fixed my objection to the multiple-personality problem, although the "raising a cyborg" interludes were occasionally funny. The good parts are Lewis and his captor/princess, the intra-Company politicking, and the overall neat wrap-up of the larger plot, which I was mostly satisfied with.
This is really the end of the series - there are a few other bits and pieces here and there, but they're purely bonus material. I have to say after reading everything, I remain convinced that the Company works better as a conceit to build short stories from than as a world to build actual novels in, but it comes together well enough at the end.
It seems no series these days can end without going all super-hero on its characters (I'm looking at you, Peter Hamilton), and Baker's long-running Company series is no exception. "Feh!" I say. If I wanted the Avengers, I'd buy comics.
Still I did enjoy the book. It was certainly much better than its most recent predecessors. There's not a lot of doubt how things will end, only the details of who does what to whom, there being so many parties revved up to be the last mortals or immortals standing in 2355. Baker does a good job bouncing between them. Mendoza is no longer the swooning heroine of a bad romance novel, but neither is she as interesting or as important as she was in the early novels. The rest of Baker's heros would be right at home in a classic to late Heinlein novel. Her villains continue to be powerful and unbelievably clueless. It's not a fair fight, but it's a fun one.
Just a couple short comments, which add really nothing of consequence but may contain slight spoilers:
The LibraryThing reviewers who dislike this book all offer legitimate critiques. Perhaps half of the book is devoted to Mendoza's family, and it's both slow and occasionally annoying. And the climax--as Joseph's epilogue complains--is pretty darn tidy. Mendoza and Joseph are mere shadows of themselves in this book, and the reincarnations of Nicholas continue to be unbearable (even after they come to their senses, methinks). And, yes, there's too much California and London for a book that supposedly discusses world
But the last half of the book is just wonderful, with Budu's army of massive tenors and countertenors, Victor's absolutely perfect revenge on his masters, Lewis's escape from his fate, and all the threads converging on Avalon on The Day of Silence. Captain Morgan's schemes actually work. There are obvious jokes, jokes that assume you read carefully, and jokes that assume you're well-read. Gosh this is fun.
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This is the Kage Baker novel everyone has been waiting for: the conclusion to the story of Mendoza and The Company.
In The Sons of Heaven, the forces gathering to seize power finally move on the Company. The immortal Lewis wakes to find himself blinded, crippled, and left with no weapons but his voice, his memory, and the friendship of one extraordinary little girl. Edward Alton Bell-Fairfax, resurrected Victorian superman, plans for world domination. The immortal Mendoza makes a desperate bargain to delay him. Enforcer Budu, assisted by Joseph, enlists an unexpected ally in his plans to free his old warriors and bring judgment on his former masters.
Executive Facilitator Suleyman uses his intelligence operation to uncover the secret of Alpha-Omega, vital to the mortals' survival. The mortal masters of the Company, terrified of a coup, invest in a plan they believe will terminate their immortal servants. And they awaken a powerful AI whom they call Dr Zeus.
This web of a story is filled with great climaxes, wonderful surprises, and gripping characters many readers have grown to love or hate. It's a triumph of SF!
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My book: 25 Beaded Bracelet Designs published by Running Press will be released in August. It's available now for preorder on Amazon. ...
My book: 25 Beaded Bracelet Designs published by Running Press will be released in August. It's available now for preorder on Amazon.
A little about me and my patterns--I've been a technical writer for about 18 years for many fortune 500 and fortune 1000 companies. My undergraduate degree is in technical communications and my masters degree is in fine arts: writing.
The instructions I've written here are comprehensive from threading the needle to how to finish your piece. I provide a graphic with every step and every step is ONLY one step.
I teach these patterns in libraries across Long Island. I teach using the patterns and know the spots people have trouble and refine the patterns with each class. In short, my work has been reviewed many times allowing me to make sure that they are complete and thoroughly tested.
You can be sure that you will be able to follow my patterns and create your jewelry!
This necklace and earrings are my own design. I have taught this necklace at several libraries around Suffolk County on Long Island. If you're new to stitching this would be a nice place to start--it's not simple but it's not that difficult either. You will be challenged and when you finish you'll be proud to walk around with what you've created. This choker looks AWESOME in the summer time with a cute sundress if you use bright colors. Use blacks and purples for a more elegant evening choker.
Most people can complete the necklace in a few hours. Most of my students complete it in 3 to 4 hours (with little/no prior stitching experience). But even if you're experienced, this necklace is fun because it whips up quickly and wears so lovely. The earrings are SO fast you won't believe it. I think I can get a pair done (ear wire and all) in about 30 minutes.
**Special Notice** When you buy this pattern, you are now entitled to make this (and sell it if you like--but I bet you will want to keep for yourself!) But please--do not distribute, lend, teach, copy, or sell my pattern on your own. It would give you such bad mojo--trouble sleeping, headaches, you name it--just not worth it. Mass production (like a factory) is not permitted. If you sell the bracelet would you please give credit to the designer--ME! :) Linking to my shop would kinda rock too.
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Family Actsby Louise Shaffer
Louise Shaffer follows her beloved novels The Three Miss Margarets and The Ladies of Garrison Gardens with an unforgettable tale of poignancy, wit, and high drama. Katie Harder and Randa Jennings live on opposite coasts, have never met, and have almost nothing in common-except that they're both named after Shakespearean characters. Everything Katie has ever done or possessed-her New York City co-op, her career as a writer for a daytime drama-was given to her by her late mother, in her day a flamboyant soap opera queen. Randa, on the other hand, has escaped the trappings of a difficult past and forged a life as a single mom, juggling her work as a Hollywood business manager with the needs of her precocious eleven-year-old daughter. Life takes an unpredictable turn for these two strangers when they jointly inherit the century-old Venable Opera House, a stately but run-down theater in small-town Georgia. Puzzled at this peculiar legacy, Katie and Randa are at first eager to unload their white elephant. But as they spend more time in the old theater, they come to realize that a rich heritage is at stake. A line of strong women-starting with Juliet Venable in the late nineteenth century-has been responsible for keeping the grand old place up and running. In the face of huge obstacles, including a dying theater culture and their own personal struggles, these singular women have gone to drastic measures to keep the opera house in the family-including burying a devastating family secret that could destroy the carefully cultivated Venable legend forever. Now, as a local contractor seeks to tear down the landmark, Katie and Randa must decide not only if they want to unravel their mysterious connection to the theater and maintain its tradition but if they have what it takes to keep the Venable family legacy alive. A sprawling page-turner about maintaining family honor and lifelong dreams, Family Acts is Louise Shaffer's most powerful and assured novel to date. From the Hardcover edition.
The Ladies of Garrison Gardensby Louise Shaffer
Charles Valley's legendary dowagers, the three Miss Margarets, have lost one of their own: Peggy Garrison, who married into a huge fortune but was constantly overshadowed by the legacy her husband's first wife, the great Myrtis Garrison. When Peggy's will is read, the news of who will take over the Garrison fortune shakes the town to its core. To everyone's shock, Peggy has left all of the Garrison holdings--the world-famous botanical gardens, the massive resort, and the lovely Garrison "Cottage," where FDR once visited--to the town's down-and-out wild child, Laurel Selene McCready. Laurel was like a daughter to Miss Peggy, but the last thing she wants to do is step into Miss Peggy's shoes as the wealthiest, most powerful person in town, especially since the Garrison fortune never bought Peggy any happiness. On top of that, when Laurel reluctantly explores her hew home, the storied Garrison Cottage, she discovers that mysteries abound when it comes to the great Miss Myrtis. What clues are hidden in an old suitcase containing a child's dress and sheet music dating back to the Southern Vaudeville circuit? Who is the elderly woman outside Atlanta who has been keeping track of the Garrison estate's every development via the Charles Valley Gazette? And how will Laurel avoid the fate of her two predecessors whose secrets have far greater implications than Laurel could ever have imagined? Culminating in an unforgettable sleight of hand, proving that behind every great fortune there is a great crime, The Ladies of Garrison Gardens is as page-turning and irresistible as its predecessor.
Looking for a Love Story: A Novelby Louise Shaffer
Shaffer's warm, wonderfully inspiring novel follows a woman who has lost her way but just might discover who she's meant to be.
Serendipityby Louise Shaffer
A child of theatrical royalty, Carrie Manning is having a hard time getting her own act together. Thirty-seven, aimless, and having just buried a famous mother she never understood, she is desperate to uncover her family's mysterious past in the hopes that it will help her understand herself. Carrie's search reveals the fascinating life stories of her estranged grandmother Lu, a glamorous Broadway star whose dreams came with a price; her great grandmother Mifalda, who gave up everything to come to America as a sixteen-year-old Italian bride; and her father, Bobby, the charismatic Broadway genius who wrote some of Lu's greatest musicals and died tragically young. At the heart of Carrie's discoveries lies the reason for her mother's complicated life, and a dark secret that has been buried for thirty years.
Talked to Deathby Louise Shaffer
TV producer/amateur sleuth Angie DaVito returns in Emmy-winning Louise Shaffer's second daytime crime mystery--this one set against the backdrop of a megapopular talk show. Talked to Death finds Angie DaVito back in business--first as a producer, then again as a sleuth--having found employ (nearly over her own dead body) working for TV diva Cee Gee, hostess of her eponymous program, daytime's highest-rated talk show. When one of her inner circle is murdered, Cee Gee is among the chief suspects, as are others on her staff. Drawn into the intrigue by her own curiosity and by a plea from Cee Gee's precocious teenage daughter to solve the behind-the-scenes crime, Angie begins to probe. When Detective Teresa O'Hanlon is put in charge of the case, Angie renews her uneasy alliance with the straight-arrow cop. A budding romance with Teresa's younger brother, Patrick, baffles Angie nearly as much as the murder. With a flair for character as well as an insider's savvy for the telling detail, Louise Shaffer has crafted an intriguing mystery whose pace is as lively as Angie DaVito herself.
The Three Miss Margaretsby Louise Shaffer
For as long as anyone can remember the three Miss Margarets--Li'l Bit, Dr Maggie and Peggy--have held a tiny Southern town in their velvet grip. Friends for almost a lifetime, the once unlikely trio are bemused to have become icons in their home town. For almost thirty years ago these pillars of the community did something that changed their lives forever- something extraordinary, clandestine and very, very illegal. The arrival of a stranger in town opens the floodgate of memories for all three women and threatens to expose the dark secret they swore an oath to protect forever. As the three friends fight to bury a memory that haunts them all still, their loyalty and sense of honour are tested in ways they could never have imagined. And along the way another young woman whose life has become inextricably entwined with theirs finds the strength to reclaim her past. Featuring three of the most gutsy, unique and unforgettable women from the old South you are ever likely to meet, THE THREE MISS MARGARETS is an irresistible tale of friendship, love and finding out who really counts. . .
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