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by gwilson on Oct.12, 2009, under A Day in the Life...
Today was one of those days where you are drawn in a million different directions, and yet somehow manage to get it all done. I've had this date circled on my calendar for weeks, as I agreed to step in and cover Dr. D's classes while she was at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting in San Diego. Had it only been that simple!
Sure, I was prepared for the lab this afternoon. I should have been after Friday's meeting with Heidi and her lab assistant Amanda, getting all the prep work done Saturday, and all my worrying yesterday. The plan was simple. Heidi and Amanda led the students in the Molecular Cell Biology lab through initial phases of a cloning project. All that remained today was purification of their PCR product, and then my part - helping them get their bacterial cultures going for the ligation and transformation steps to be done next Monday. I got the media made for them this weekend and rehydrated their strains today. Heidi gave me a last minute call from the San Diego airport to ask if everything was fine – yes, we're good to go. Kinda reminded me of mom checking in to see how the babysitter was doing! The students did their work without incident and all work was completed ahead of schedule.
So what's the big deal, you might ask? In the midst of it all, I had a report to generate for a state agency's visit to campus, a prospective student and her family to speak with, several loose ends to attend to for my own class (related to the E. coli in vegetables project and the MRSA study), a SNCS meeting to plan for Thursday, preparations to follow up on for Homecoming this weekend, AND my dog needed a trip to the vet for a skin infection. I've never been known as being much of a multi-tasker, instead reminding folks of M.A.S.H.'s Colonel Winchester who famously said, "I do one thing, I do it well, and then I move on." I find it hard to give my best effort when my mind is split among several needs.
The outcome? I managed to get everything done and get home early enough to empty my tail light of water (did I mention its been raining?). The student and her family were delightful, class preparation was easier than anticipated, planning for later in the week went very well, and I managed to get my faculty moving in the right general direction expected on their state agency report. My dog? Chili is now on antibiotic therapy.
Bottom line? We can do more than we think we can. Time spent helping a friend is never wasted. Everything got done without a panic, without anyone getting yelled at, without sacrificing one thing for another. I got to spend a fun afternoon with bright and talented college students, and you just can't beat that. Maybe I'll have to substitute more often!
Fall Course Update
by gwilson on Sep.27, 2009, under A Day in the Life...
We're now about a fourth of the way through the semester, and I thought I'd give an update of what's going on in our BIMS courses and program.
BIMS 1300. Intro to Scientific Research. Dr. Benoit has students looking at contemporary issues in science and explaining the science and processes and research to students in the class via formal presentations. Ever wonder what they're talking about with stem cells, how DNA fingerprinting is done, how ethical breaches impact biomedical research? Stop by and you just might find your answers!
BIOL 1301. Unicellular Organisms. Dr. Benoit has had the unfortunate luck over the past few years of seeing every book chosen for this course taken out of print. He's decided to take things into his own hands and has go with a custom published book that draws only the chapters central to his course from a larger textbook. The course is taking a decided cell anatomy and physiology focus to help prepare students for their sophomore level classes.
BIOL 3410. Microbiology. Dr. Wilson has his students screening fresh vegetables for E. coli and other enteric organisms. Next up will be their screening of the campus population for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Real science here conducted by lots of sophomores and juniors from Biology, Nursing, Biochemistry, and Biomedical Science majors.
BIOL 3460. Genetics. Dr. DiFrancesca will be missing class in mid-October to attend the American Association for Cancer Research meeting in San Diego. By then, the students will have isolated their own DNA and will be in the midst of PCR and analysis. While she's gone, the students will have a guest lecture by Dr. Jon Weidanz of the Texas Tech School of Pharmacy in Abilene (and the founder of the biotech firm Receptor Logic) discussing the genetics of biotech research. Amazing things going on in here!
BIOL 4320. Molecular Cell Biology. Students are getting a great foundation in the fundamentals of molecular structure and control of eukaryotic cells. This course represents the content capstone for BIMS juniors, where knowledge from previous semesters is integrated into a full understanding of how cells work. Dr. DiFrancesca has got it going on in here!
BIMS 4120. Molecular Cell Biology Lab. Here, Dr. DiFrancesca builds on skills learned in Genetics the year before to provide a deep experience in molecular biology techniques. Students have not begun working with cancer cells yet but will embark on that journey before much longer. Imagine the conversation around the dinner table at Thanksgiving – "Sonny, what are you doing in your classes at McMurry?" "Well, grandma, we're studying and trying to find cures for breast cancer." Is that the type of thing you'd hear from average students from average schools?
So, its business as usual in the BIMS courses, all geared toward giving students real experience solving real problems. When you compare this approach to education to those from other colleges and universities, you see very quickly that we take a different approach and give our students a different experience because the futures of our students depend on doing so.


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2002 Deep Brain Stimulation Consortium Meeting
June 3-4, 2002
Double Tree Hotel, Rockville, MD
Co-Sponsored by the NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and NIH/National Institute on Aging
The NIH Deep Brain Stimulation Consortium is a core group of researchers funded under an NINDS/NIA-sponsored RFA to explore DBS and its therapeutic applications from several different disciplinary perspectives. The RFA specified that an annual workshop/meeting among grantees and other interested members of the DBS community should be organized to develop collaborations among members of the consortium and an enhanced sense of community among DBS researchers and practitioners.
The first of these annual meetings took place on in Rockville, MD on June 3-4, 2002, bringing together an international gathering of physicians, basic scientists, patient advocates, industry representatives, and governmental officials to discuss issues surrounding the use, technology, mechanisms, and ethics of deep brain stimulation (DBS).
In her welcoming remarks, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Acting Director Audrey S. Penn, M.D, pointed out that, although DBS is an important tool for the management of Parkinson's disease and certain other disorders as we hunt for cures, the technology is not without adverse effects. "Your challenge," she told participants, "is to find solutions to those problems."
William Heetderks, M.D., Ph.D., program director for the NINDS Repair and Plasticity cluster, described the major goals of the meeting:
"We also want to encourage collaborative efforts with tightly focused goals," stated Dr. Heetderks. "To that end, we have developed a program to facilitate and fund training for junior scientists in institutions other than their own."
Representatives from nine of the eleven DBS Consortium member institutions currently funded by the NIH (NIA and NINDS) presented brief snapshots of their work covering a wide range of topics, including: new device and guidance technologies, mechanisms underlying the effects of DBS in different brain areas, DBS effects on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's, beneficial and adverse effects associated with DBS, and ethical concerns about the protection of patients undergoing surgical interventions and implantation of devices that alter the brain.
The focus of the meeting then proceeded to engineering issues. Cha-Min Tang, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Joseph Schmitt, Ph.D., of LightLab Imaging LLC, described an optical system they are developing to help guide and optimize the safe and effective placement of electrodes by mapping the brain's tomography and detecting the location of blood vessels. (Damage to blood vessels is the most serious complication of DBS.) The system, known as optical coherence tomography (OCT), could ultimately be used as an adjunct to the microelectrode recordings currently in use for verifying the appropriate target in the brain. Other possible future OCT applications include delivery of stem cells or gene therapies into the brain or spinal cord for diseases such as Parkinson's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, guidance during biopsies for brain tumors, and placement of electrodes in epilepsy surgery.
Case Western Reserve University's Warren Grill, Ph.D., spoke about the need to expand the range between beneficial clinical effects of DBS and its adverse side effects. One way to do this is to develop devices that use less power, which, in addition to reducing tissue damage, would lengthen battery life. Dr. Grill pointed out that there are now over 29,000 possible setting combinations for DBS devices and cautioned that we need post-implant correlation studies of implant location, motor effects, and side effects to determine exactly what it is that is being stimulated or blocked and what the local versus circuit effects of DBS are.
Turning to physiology, Peter L. Strick, Ph.D., from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Medical Center, spoke about interactions of the parts of the brain known as the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. Depending on the position of DBS electrodes, a variety of different brain circuits may be stimulated that in turn may have effects on the visual system, speech, emotional balance and psychiatric state. It is therefore imperative that we learn more about the interrelationships of the various systems in order to determine the best placement for electrodes.
After briefly relating what is known about how DBS works, Marjorie E. Anderson, Ph.D., from the University of Washington, focused on what remains controversial. Two questions that need answering are 1) Does DBS in the internal globus pallidus (GPi) and subthalamic nucleus (STN), the parts of the brain most commonly targeted for Parkinson's disease, reduce the inhibitory effects of the basal ganglia seen in Parkinson's disease? 2) Does DBS in GPi or STN increase the discharge rate of thalamic neurons? Answering these questions may help resolve questions about why some people with essential tremor respond well to DBS while others develop tolerance to stimulation and yet another group reaches a point where they no longer need stimulation.
Carol Walton, from the Parkinson Alliance, described that organization's efforts in support of the Michael J. Fox Foundation's stem cell research initiative and the fund-matching program of the Tuchman Foundation. The Alliance also partners with New York University's Re-Wired for Life Foundation, which sponsors a survey to record the total experiences of people before, during, and after DBS surgery. This patient registry hopes to help answer questions about the long-term use of DBS.
The University of Toronto's Anthony E. Long, M.D., pointed out that Parkinson's is not really a single disease; it has a variety of possible genetic and non-genetic origins, but response to levodopa is common to all forms. Additionally, since multiple brain systems are involved, performing DBS in one area of the brain may not alleviate symptoms that originate in other areas. Dr. Lang also noted that people who have undergone DBS appear to exhibit more dementia and psychiatric symptoms than people who have not. The most significant predictor of benefit from DBS is a positive response to levodopa. DBS may ultimately fall into several treatment categories: symptomatic, neuroprotective, and neuroregenerative. In order to determine which, we need better outcome measures. Rating scales must be validated for symptoms such as postural instability and gait abnormalities. We need standardized criteria for "optimization" of therapy and a way to improve masking of placebo effects.
Andres M. Lozano, M.D., Ph.D., also from the University of Toronto, described the motor and non-motor effects of DBS related to the site of implantation. For Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, there are three surgical target locations (the thalamus, the GPi, and the STN) and three surgical treatments (lesions, DBS, and tissue transplantation.) Symptoms improved by DBS, in descending order of benefit, include levodopa-induced dyskinesias, tremor, rigidity, akinesia, and, to a lesser extent, gait and postural disturbances. DBS works better for motor symptoms than it does for non-motor symptoms, which DBS can actually cause or worsen. Symptoms that often do not respond well to drugs or surgery include problems with balance, speech, cognition, depression, sleep, psychiatric, bladder, constipation, and impotence. Dr. Lozano also spoke of the cognitive side effects of DBS, including mood changes, mania, emotional lability, aggression, psychosis, depression, and suicide, he has seen in people whose electrodes were implanted in the STN. He suggested that, especially in older patients, the GPi may be the better target, and suggested the need for comparative studies of DBS in GPi versus STN. Different symptoms demand different surgical targets; the more we can refine targeting, the greater the clinical benefit and the less we will see unwanted side effects.
The next speaker, Keith Wheatley, D. Phil., from the University of Birmingham in England, described a 10-year clinical trial of surgery for Parkinson's disease just starting up. The trial will compare stimulation versus lesions in the thalamus, GPi, and STN. Total recruitment will be between 400 and 600 patients in at least ten Centers in the United Kingdom and possibly other countries. This will be the largest number of patients studied to date, and the length of the trial is expected to yield much-needed data on possible long-term effects.
Frances M. Weaver, Ph.D. from Northwestern University and the Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital in Illinois, talked about a newly formed partnership between the Department of Veteran's Affairs and NINDS to support a 5-year clinical trial comparing DBS in the STN and GPi to best medical therapy. The 12-Center study will enroll approximately 316 patients.
Paul Sheehy, Ph.D., program director for the NINDS Neurodegeneration cluster, announced that a new round of grant awards would soon be made that would add another eight institutions to the NIH DBS consortium. He ended the meeting by reiterating our common goals by saying: "We need to make DBS work better and determine for whom it works best."
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A new invention will have you seeing ice cream in a whole new way. Literally.
From his lab in England, "experimental ice creamist" Charlie Francis has crafted a glow-in-the-dark ice cream that lights up when you lick it, according to Yahoo! News.
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Fall 2016 Office Hours
Monday 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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- Group Processes: Interpersonal Relations
- Group Processes: Group Interventions / Psychodrama
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Social Psychology of Electronic Groups: Collaborative On-Line Research and Learning (CORAL)
Brief description of research interests:
Cognitive Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama and Sociometry, Cognitive Therapy of Depression, Anxiety, Couple/Relationship/Partner Conflicts-Social Network Problems. He is currently studying Social-Psychological Processes of Collaborative on-line Communication Styles of Electronic Groups via the Internet. Additionally, he is a Clinical Associate at The Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania, Editor of The Group Psychologist, Division 49, American Psychological Association, Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy, and consulting Editor of Group.
Teaching Philosophy
The CORAL group believes that classrooms should provide places where students have the opportunity to be learners "actively working" together on specific learning objectives in a team environment. Thus a collaborative work team advocates commitment to working together, understanding individual and team autonomy, defining purpose of teams objectives, learning how to use distributed leadership and negotiations skills, defining team norms and codes of conduct, developing member roles for task completion, nurturing sub-groups, and allowing for members to resolve their own disputes. I developed the CORAL model as a "student / faculty partnership" focusing on a learning project utilizing the Internet as a collaborative tool connecting university-level students in varied disciplines and at distant sites to complete an applied joint (collaborative) project. We utilize students as 'Peer Mentors' (I call them Project Guides) in teaching 'Peers' how social constructivism is utilized to emulate the workplace environment.
Coral Publications:http://coral.wcupa.edu/presentations.htm
Clinical Publications:
Treadwell, T., Travaglini, L., Reisch, E. (In Press). The Effectiveness of Collaborative Story Building and Telling in Facilitating Group Cohesion. Manuscript in progress.
Treadwell, T., Ashcraft, D., Stevick, Teeter, T. Keen, F (In Press). Improving Student Attitudes toward Group Work Utilizing Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. Keystone Journal of Undergraduate Research 1(1): 13-18.
Palmiter, D., Treadwell, T., & Zehrung, D. (2009). Usability study: Pennsylvania Psychological Association's web site. The Pennsylvania Psychologist 69 (4) 2-3.
Treadwell, T., Gross, J. (2008). Division 49 membership demographics survey. The Group Psychologist. 18, 2, 10-11.
Treadwell, T., Ashcraft, D. (2008). Collaborative on-line learning: A constructivist Example. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. 18(1),37-47.
Treadwell, T., Kumar, V.K & Wright, J. (2008). Group cognitive behavioral model: Integrating cognitive behavioral with psychodramatic theory and techniques. In Scott Simon Fehr (Ed.) 101 Interventions In Group Therapy. New York: The Hayworth Press.
Ashcraft, D. & Treadwell, T. (2008). The social psychology of on-line collaborative learning: The good, the bad, and the awkward. In [name of editors] Computer Supported Collaborative Learning: Best Practices and Principles for Instructors. Hershey, Pennsylvania: Idea Group Publishing Co.
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The Top 10 TV Shows That Should Be Brought Back, Rebooted Or Just Re-Run
TV remakes are either hit-or-miss, but with hollywood lacking many new ideas (seems like every other show is a crime drama or takes place in a hospital these days) we've thought of a few classic shows that we think would make the cut and stick around for a while -- if they're done correctly.
There are a number of old shows from the 70s and 80s that have been brought back in recent years, some with all new casts and edgier than their predecessors, and others featuring some of the original cast members. Others were revamped entirely, and some casting decisions killed a couple before they were even given a chance by the public.
Of the current remakes, only three stand out as successful: Hawaii Five-O, 90210, and Dallas.
The ones that fell short include the very disappointing Charlie's Angels -- you just can't replace Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith with Minka Kelly and two unknowns -- the original cast were naturals when it came to handling firearms for the show, while the new cast looked like a bunch of anti-Second Amendment liberals afraid that the gun itself would just randomly shoot someone on its own and came off more soft than badass.
The remade Melrose Place couldn't last, even with Heather Locklear reprising her role as the scheming Amanda Woodward. But a new cast, including Ashlee Simpson -- who was dropped from the show after 13 episodes -- couldn't keep it afloat, despite several other guest stars from the original series, including Laura Leighton, whose character Sydney Andrews was killed off in the first episode and appeared in flashbacks during a murder-mystery plotline. The show failed to hit it's target audience. It's safe to say that most of the folks who watched the original series 20 years ago are now in their late 40s and 50s and probably don't watch much on the CW network, that, based on their show lineup, has a target audience of 20 and 30-somethings.
The Bionic Woman and Knight Rider were both brought back, and probably should have gone right to the Sci-Fi channel because nobody watches Sci-Fi shows on network TV unless JJ Abrams is involved.
Reality shows brought back include American Gladiators, which lasted two seasons and was hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali. The show couldn't capture the campiness of the first run, that lasted seven seasons. Perhaps a Monday night time-slot killed the show, at the time going up against shows like Two and a Half Men. The original series ran on the weekends, when kids could watch; and had several ties to ESPN, with numerous ex-NFL stars doing commentary and even competing in special shows. The newer show, again, was hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali; and the former's association with sports entertainment in the form of wrestling may have been a knock against the public's perception of the authenticity of the show.
Fear Factor was brought back in 2011 after a five year hiatus, but was canceled less than a year later. Producers upped the ante of the show's second act, which featured challenges that disgusted many viewers. An episode filmed for January 30, 2012 was rejected by NBC because contestants were challenged to dring a (very full) glass of donkey semen and donkey urine.
FOX's highly successful variety comedy series In Living Color aired two specials in 2012, and the network planned on bringing the series back; however it's been put on hold.
Director Mike Judge brought back his 90s classic Beavis And Butt-Head for MTV in 2011, picking up where the show left off in 1997, but with the addition of the two main characters making fun of several of MTV's original series' as well as music videos. The 8th season ran for 24 episodes and was released on home video, and a 9th season hasn't been confirmed as viewership dropped below a million viewers despite a strong premiere (3.3 million).
Fantasy Island was brought back in 1998 after the original run of 12 seasons, but too many changes to the show killed it after just one episode.
But despite what seems like about a 30% success rate of shows brought back, when done right they work.
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Country Fried Chicken
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Ready Time: 60 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lbs.) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
- 1 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
- OR 1 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
Preparation Directions
- COMBINE milk and egg in a small bowl; beat with fork until frothy. Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika and poultry seasoning in resealable plastic bag.
- SHAKE chicken in seasoned flour to coat evenly. Dip into milk mixture. Shake chicken a second time in seasoned flour until thoroughly coated.
- HEAT shortening in electric or large heavy straight-sided frying pan until it reaches a temperature of 365ºF. Fry chicken uncovered until brown on bottom, about 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; turn chicken over. Cover; fry 15 minutes. Uncover; continue frying 5 to 10 minutes until chicken is crisp and instant-read thermometer reaches 165°F.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1/4 of recipe), Calories 570 (Calories from Fat 290), Total Fat 32g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 160mg, Sodium 1010mg, Total Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g), Protein 42g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 20%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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PIKE COUNTY, PA — The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) board addressed several initiatives related to protecting county water resources during their monthly meeting on February 27.
PCCD executive director Susan Beecher said that discussions have been underway with Pike County's Marcellus Shale Task Force and the county planning office regarding the development of a groundwater monitoring program to provide baseline data in areas of the county that might be subject to drilling or water resources impacts from drilling in adjacent municipalities.
"We've been talking with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) about the possibility of partnering on this effort," said Beecher. "For any data that we collect to be scientifically defensible, we'd like to have USGS involved in the study."
PCCD plans to apply for funds from the Scenic Rural Character Preservation (SRCP) program to help in the effort. "Right now, we're looking at a total project cost of approximately $250,000," Beecher told the board. "But we're still trying to work out the details of how many wells, where they're going to be and what parameters we'll be testing for. We'd like to get as much of the baseline testing done this year as possible."
The Pike County Commissioners and PCCD would be co-applicants for the funds. "The commissioners are very supportive of this effort," said Beecher, who anticipates a grant request of approximately $135,000 or less. USGS would match the funds if approved.
All municipalities in the county will be invited to partner in the study. "They don't necessarily have to provide financial sponsorship but, if interested, there's an opportunity for them to do that," she said. "We're also talking to some community water suppliers in the county to potentially include them as well sites for the monitoring. We're looking at a broad array of wells, both commercial and residential."
The PCCD board unanimously adopted a resolution to seek the funding to support the groundwater monitoring. "I'm 100% for this," said PCCD board member Peter Helms, who also serves on the SRCP board.
"It's the only way we're going to defend the county if there is drilling and if there is pollution," said county commissioner Richard Caridi.
Beecher also said PCCD is seeking a funding source for approximately $5,500 to add additional water quality monitoring sites to assess the potential impacts of gas transmission lines. In addition to the macroinvertebrate testing and fish surveys that PCCD normally conducts through its Water Quality Monitoring Program, a new section called the Gas Transmission Line Impact Survey has been added.
In response to a request for support from the Delaware Riverkeeper Network regarding its petition to upgrade the Upper and Middle Delaware and associated watershed from its current designation to exceptional value, the board approved a letter explaining its position on the matter.
"We recommend bringing the Delaware River up to exceptional value status, but we would prefer seeing the rest of the watershed to be assessed individually," said PCCD watershed specialist Lori Colgan.
"The Upper and Middle Delaware River segments that are designated as Wild and Scenic river segments are already designated by the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) as Outstanding Basin Waters, which is akin to Pennsylvania's Exceptional Value (EV) status," added Beecher. "The issue we've had over the years is that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has not followed suit in providing the same special protection water status to those segments of the Delaware River. We think they should be consistent with the DRBC designations."
"Although all tributaries to the Delaware River in Pike County are already designated either Exceptional Value or High Quality and the upgrading of all Pike County streams to Exceptional Value may well be merited, we believe that it would be prudent to evaluate each tributary stream on its own merits," the letter concludes.
For more information, visit www.pikeconservation.org [1] or call 570/226-8220.


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A few days ago, Gøran Hansen of Capgemini and a an active member of the Norwegian Microsoft scene – as well as active in the Twittersphere, wrote a blog post called "A Software Craftsman's Bookshelf" containing a picture of his book shelf with Software Development-related books, as well as a brief review of the titles. He tagged a bunch of other people – including me, so here's my contribution to this book shelf meme
(I actually wonder why a UI-geek like Gøran chose a dull jpeg for visualizing his book shelf, so I'm stepping up – to show off that Mr. Non-UI guy can use the Stitch functionality in Deep Zoom Composer. The final product is hosted on DeepZoomPix – a Microsoft site for hosting Deep Zoom pictures.)
Update: Seems like the stupid wordpress.com blog hosting strips javascripts and object tags, so until I'll get around to move this blog to a more sane hosting provider, I'll have to put up a preview picture that hyperlinks to the DeepZoomPix site :-(
(A click on the image will bring you to the real Deep Zoom image)
I actually thought about rotating the stitched picture counter-clockwise, so that the titles of the books would be easier to read, but I postphoned it to a moment when I have more time to stuff like this :-)
A description of the books + Amazon links, as well as a list of people I'd like to tag will be added later.


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Lady Gaga Poses For Bikini Photos In Rio; Donates $1 Million To Hurricane Sandy Relief
Lady Gaga and her pal, makeup artist Tara Savelo, hammed it up on their hotel balcony in Rio de Janeiro Wednesday, waving to fans and posing for lots of pictures in their bikinis.
The "Born This Way" singer, who was vacationing in Puerto Rico last week when Hurricane Sandy battered the northeast, has been keeping away from her native New York and the horrible weather the people there have been experiencing (including a Nor'easter that hit the region today, bringing snow, rain and more flooding in its wake). But she's offered some relief to residents of the area by donating $1 million to the Red Cross to help workers and the people hit the hardest clean up and get back to some normalcy.
"Today I pledge 1 million dollars to New York & The American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief," she said via her website, LittleMonsters.com. "If it wasn't for NYC: the Lower Eastside, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today.
"New York is relentless ambition, a drive to succeed, a place where there is a natural pursuit of diversity through compassion. Please accept this gift on behalf of myself, my parents Joe and Cynthia, and my sister Natali; with our deepest gratitude New York for raising us. Thank you for helping me build my spirit. I will now help you rebuild yours."
On a lighter note, Gaga's boyfriend, Taylor Kinney, recently shared that he's a huge fan of country star Tim McGraw's cologne.
"A friend got it for me a couple of years ago and it stuck. I have all of them. I have the Silver, there's a Faith Hill Soul2Soul thing [women's fragrance]," he says. "They have it all locked."
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WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The Eastern New Mexico University softball team is still 0-fer for the season, but at least the Zias worked up their offense on Saturday — especially Taylor Howard.
The senior first baseman from Midland, Texas, went 6-for-8 in two games, including a 4-for-4 performance with two homers and five RBIs against Drury, but the Zias (0-8) still fell twice — 8-4 to Missouri Southern and 9-7 to the Lady Panthers in the Midwestern State Invitational.
Big innings continued to be a downfall for ENMU. After the Zias gave up a seven-run inning to each of its two opponents in shutout losses on Friday, Missouri Southern took the lead with a six-run third while Drury posted a five-spot to go in front for good in the latter contest.
Trailing 1-0, Missouri Southern (2-1) erupted in the third as first baseman Megan Roark capped the rally with a three-run homer. ENMU countered with three in the bottom of the fifth, but Southern added two unearned runs in the seventh off reliever Amanda Lale.
Howard went 2-for-4 in that game, including an RBI single. Against Drury (1-2), she had an RBI single to center in the first, a solo homer to left-center in the third, a run-scoring single in the fifth and a two-run homer in the seventh.
Drury's big third erased a 3-2 deficit, keyed by Denise Taylor's two-run double. Tessa Fioritti hit an RBI triple and scored on Howard's single in the fifth, but the Lady Panthers got those runs back n the bottom of the inning.
ENMU outhit Drury 10-8, the first time this season the Zias have done that. The top three hitters in the order went a combined 8-for-12, with Fiorriti and shortstop Paige Colburn both going 2-for-4 ahead of Taylor.
Howard, who also homered twice in a 6-4 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville two weeks ago, raised her average for the season to .480 (12-of-25). She and junior Kate Medrano (seven) have accounted for more than half of the Zias' 34 hits and all six home runs through eight games


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8 Days of Christmas Eye Makeup Tutorials: Day 4
Have you ever spent a White Christmas?
It was not until my 17th Christmas did I see and touch snow. My family and I were vacationing in Korea and my dad's Korean friend said it was probably not going to snow that year. We were actually not too disappointed by that as the trip to Muju Island to ski on the mountains was enough to keep us all excited.
On Christmas morning I was the first to wake up and through my half-opened, blurry eyes, saw white flakes descending outside our window. IT SNOWED ON CHRISTMAS MORNING!!! 😀 GOODNESS! Pure exhilaration filled the room as my two younger brothers, who were only 8 and 9 year-olds then, squealed in delight and jumped around in the room.
It was extremely cold outside but it was so heartwarming to finally be able to extend my hand and have snow flakes falling onto my palm. Yes, I licked them up. 😛
At 17 years of age, I wore not a single trace of makeup. There, I just brought this post back to topic. Haha!
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When the Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees came to McCoy this week, I was very excited about one thing. Seeing Manny Delcarmen, the kid from West Roxbury, who realized a dream. Manny grew up a Red Sox fan and always wanted to wear the Boston uniform. He was drafted by the Sox and worked his way through the system, of course pitching for the PawSox, before earning the promotion to Boston. Manny eventually won a World Series ring in 2007. Now he's pitching for the "enemy", trying to get a spot in the bullpen in the Bronx.
I was on the field, talking to strength coach Lee Tressel of the Yankees. Lee is the nephew of former Ohio State football coach, Jim Tressel. I asked him where Manny was and he told me he was running in the outfield. A short while later, Tressel told me "Here he comes." I turned around to greet my old friend and extended my hand in friendship. By then, it was too late. Manny said hi. "I'm Manny Banuelos." He shook my hand. I quickly apologized and got more specific. "Oh, I'm sorry, I meant Delcarmen." I found out that Banuielos is the Manny in the Yankees minor league system. Delcarmen finds it ironic that again, he's the other Manny. With the Sox, he played in the shadow of Ramirez, now he toils as the second most popular Manny on his team , again. "Tell the PawSox fans that I'm really the original Manny." he joked.
Manny looked different sitting in the visitors' clubhouse with the Yankees t-shirt on and the pinstripe uniform hanging in his locker. He seemed to be happy to be back in somewhat familiar surroundings. "This is great. I'm really happy to be here." Delcaarmen spoke about the adjuwstments he had to make after leaving the Sox. "When I first got traded it was a little shock to me. I had to go through this transition after being with Boston so long. Plus they traded me to the Rockies, on the other side of the country. It was a tough adjustment. A couple of years went by and now I'm back on the east coast with the Yankees. Being born and raised in Boston, I always said I wanted to start and end my career in Boston. I never saw myself playing with the Yankees but, here I am now trying to get back to the big leagues. It's a privilege and I'm excited to be here."
Even though he is now on the "dark side", Manny fondly recalls the early days of his career. "I think it's every kids dream to play with the team he grew up rooting for. I made that happen, and not too many guys can say that. We won the World Series and I got a ring. It was pretty much, the best time of my life."
Manny has watched with interest as the Sox have gotten off to a poor start again in 2012. He keeps in touch with a lot of the guys. "I talk to Papelbon from time to time. I stay in touch with Bard and Buchholz. Watching the way they ended up last year was tough to watch. Again, they're going through a lot of stuff right now. New management, players banged up. They're the Red Sox and they can spark it up at any second, win ten in a row and then you're looking at the whole team completely differently."
Manny didn't pitch in the series. He is currently on the disabled list with an injured quad muscle. He feels he's about ready to get back at it soon. "I've been doing everything to get healthy. Ice, heat etc. I'm going to start playing catch in a couple of days and hopefully, I won't miss too much more time."
Manny joked about coming into the ballpark, one that he once called home. "I almost went in the home clubhouse. It's great to be back here. I wish I was playing just to see how the fans would react and to see if they still remember who I am."
I suspect they'd remember.
The early season success of the PawSox isn't all that hard to figure out. Explosive offense, good defense and incredible pitching. The man who has set the pace on the mound for Pawtucket is right hander Aaron Cook. Cook, the Colorado Rockies all time wins leader (72) signed with the Sox as an option to be a fourth or fifth starter. Cook seems pleased with his early season progress. "Everything feels good right now. My mechanics, my pitches are doing what I want them to do. I'm really comfortable with the way things are going."
Aaron seems to think that good pitching, like good hitting, can be contagious. "Guys tend to feed off each other. We have a real positive enegy working right now. Starting pitchers go out there now and don't want to let anybody down. The bullpen is doing the same thing. It's been fun to watch. Really good."
With his 2-0 record and 1.35 ERA, Cook is certain to attract the attention of the front office in Boston. "More than what the stats are saying, my mechanics…I'm healthy and able to throw the ball where I want. That's something I haven't been able to do for two years with all the injuries I've had. That's the thing I'm most impressed with myself about. I'm healthy, I can repeat my delivery I can throw the ball where I want, and the stats are proving that right now."
Cook comes from Fort Campbell, Kentucky and went to Hamilton High School in Ohio. His biography on Wikipedia says he surrendered just one home run in high school, to a man who is beloved in the Nation. Aaron sets us straight. "I gave up more than one, but in my senior year I gave one up to Kevin Youkilis. That's something I'll neve forget. We played together on the same team when we were 13, 14, 15, and competed against each other all through high school. I definitely remember that. Cook smiled. "I gave up more than one. That's for sure."
As a starter for the Rockies, Cook was caught by Rhode Islander, Chris Ianetta. Aaron has a lot of respect for Ianetta. "He's a great catcher. He works his butt off, day in and day out. He receives the ball well and more than that, he studies scouting reports more intensely than anybody I know. When he's back there, you know he's calling the game for the right reason. He very rarely makes mistakes and that makes it easier for a pitcher to just go out there and worry about executing pitches."
Despite being on the losing end of the 2007 World Series, Cook has fond memories. He started game four and was opposed by Jon Lester. "It was awesome. Even though we didn't win a single game in the Series. To make the playoffs, winning 21 of 22, for me pitching in the World Series is something I'll never forget. I wish the results could have been different, but there are so many great players, so many Hall of Famers that never played in the World Series, and that is something that I don't take lightly."
On the bus ride home from Syracuse the other day, I was sandwiched in by National League All Stars. Cook (2008) sat behind me, while Gerald Perry, who was recognized 20 years earlier, sat in front of me. Aaron recalled his experience at old Yankee Stadium. "I came in, we had extra innings. It was 12:05 a.m. My wife was pregnant, sitting in the stands, about to give birth to our third child. Two minutes later, I had loaded the bases, with no outs. Russell Martin, who catches for the Yankees, was with the Dodgers then. He came out and said 'well, what do you think?' I told him I wasn't a strikeout pitcher and that we'd have to get ground balls to third and short. I somehow got out of that, and when all was said and done, I pitched three innings and didn't give up a run. Again, something I'll never forget."
Cook has an "out clause" in his contract, meaning that if he isn't promoted to Boston by May 1, he has the option to leave and look for work elsewhere. Right now, he says that's the furthest thing from his mind. "I'm here in Pawtucket and I know I've got a couple of starts left before May. It's something I'm trying not to think about. I just want to go out and try to repeat the things I've been doing."
Tony Thomas was an important part of the 2011 North Division champion PawSox. He decided to return to the organization this year for another go-round. Thomas found himself on the disabled list as the season began. Jacoby Ellsbury got hurt and through the domino effect, the Sox activated the second baseman for duty with Pawtucket.
On Monday night in Syracuse, Thomas exploded onto the scene, belting a pair of home runs and powering the PawSox to a 4-3 win over the Chiefs. Ironically, I had spoken to Thomas before the game and he was taking things in stride. "It was very frustrating. I worked hard all Spring Training." Thomas managed to stay sharp while taking batting practice and fielding grounders. "You just go out there every day, as if you were playing. You don't want to change your routine."
Thomas hit 8 home runs last season for the PawSox. The minor league free agent decided that he wanted to remain Red Sox property. "I love the organization here as a whole. The people, the players the coaching staff, it's like a big family over here. Everybody treats you the same and they welcome you with open arms." Thomas has been around long enough to know that the Opening Day roster is certain to change, so you can't worry. "It's something you can't control. Obviously, anything can happen. Being here in Pawtucket, you're just a phone call away from dreams coming true." Thomas admits that his Big League dream is always there. "Oh yeah. You can't help but think about it. That's why you come to the ballpark and work hard every day. Any time, any second of the day, they are making moves. You've got to be physically and mentally ready all the time.
Thomas, an extremely gifted athlete, who was courted by many of the top college football programs in the country as a high schgool standout in Florida has already proved that he is, indeed ready at a moments' notice.
One of the few distasteful things about my job is the weather. Obviously, there's nothing we can do about it, but it is a pain. It's been steadily raining in Buffalo on Sunday since I got up. Nonetheless, we are required to be at the park, prepare for a broadcast and keep our "game face" on. Inside the clubhouse, guys play cards, stare at "Sportscenter", talk on the phone and listen to music. Manager Arnie Beyeler has to make certain that the players stay sharp and are ready if the weather clears up. The players are human, they have access to the weather channels and have all been around. Sometimes, inevitably, they shut it down.
The other thing I really hate are player moves. Not the good ones. I'm thrilled when one of our guys gets promoted to Boston, especially for the first time. It's the corresponding moves that are upsetting. For example, It breaks my heart that Jacoby Ellsbury suffered a shoulder injury and his season is in jeopardy. Ells came back from broken ribs in 2010 to post a MVP-type season in 2011. He has taken his place among the elite players in the game. Hopefully, it isn't too serious. But for every transaction, there has to be a counter move. This is a business, and sometimes in business, your friends get the short end of the stick. No matter how long you've been in the game, it stinks.
Made a pilgrimage to the Anchor Bar after Saturdays' game. For those who don't know, it is purported that the Buffalo Chicken Wing was invented and developed at the establishment. True or not, it is a hit or miss proposition. Inconsistent, at best. It was Aarons' first trip to the city, so I thought he'd enjoy it. He seemed to. The real wing feast comes this week in Syracuse. The Change of Pace, owned by my dear friend, Steve Grilli, who was the losing pitcher in the longest game in baseball history as a Rochester Red Wing, makes the best wings I have ever had. If you have read this blog before, you already know that.
Tarp is still on field, no sign of any good weather on the radar, but I'm going to do a few pregame calisthenics to stay ready. They say we're going to play. I'll believe it when I see it
I guess when you've been in the Intenational League as long as I have (12 years), you know a lot of people. The other day I told you about my encounters with former Pawtucket players like Bobby Scales and Fernando Cabrera. Here in Rochester, ex-Red Sox first baseman and PawSox standout, Aaron Bates is playing for the Red Wings. Bates was released by the Sox on March 31, 2011 and was subsequently scooped up by the Twins. He was pleased. "It's a great organization. It's been a pleasure. I've been fortunate to be with two first class organizations, Boston and the Minnesota Twins. Spring Training went well and I'm just looking to get the season underway."
Bates took his release from Boston in stride. He's a smart guy and he understands how things work. "It was just one of those things. I'm still close with everyone over there. I had had my best Spring Training ever that year, but I didn't have that good of a year in 2010. I knew coming in that the odds were stacked against me a little bit. I'm still close with (assistant General Manager) Mike Hazen. I got a lot of opportunities with Boston. They gave me my Big League debut. The biggest thing is that I have so many friends over there. As far as the business end of it, I know how baseball goes and I appreciated the opportunity I had."
It may be a little strange for Bates to be sitting in the Rochester dugout, with a former mentor of his across the field. "Arnie Beyeler is, if not THE, definitely one of the best managers i ever played for. I played for him a long time. I remember when I got called up to Double A (Portland) in 2007, I really didn't know what to expect from Arnie. You get your work done with him. He gets you going. He makes you earn your stripes a little bit. As a younger guy, you don't know what to expect from him, but once you show him that you play hard every day and go about your business the right way, he'll do anything for you. He'll break his back for you. I was so fortunate to have him coming up in the system. He taught me so much about baseball. How to play and how to prepare."
Aaron is certain that his time in the Red Sox chain hasd helped him with the Twins. "Both teams are really big on preparation. The Sox helped me develop from a very young age and when you come over to this organization, you're ready to play. I'm just fortunate that Boston does such a good job developing players. When I got here, I wasn't like a fish out of water. I know how to play the game."
After a long Spring in Fort Myers, facing the PawSox at least once a week, Bates is re-acquainted with his former teammates, but it's still fun to see the guys in this setting. "It's a lot of fun. I remember last year the first time we played the PawSox at McCoy, it was great. Lars (Anderson) and I were drafted the same year. (Ryan) Kalish is rehabbing. I know he'll be back soon. I'm real close with him. It's like seeing old friends. It's like a reunion. You see all your buddies and it's just fun to compete agsinst them."
Bates took on as new "teammate" this offseason, the former Miss Massachusetts, Lacy Wilson. "I got married December 17th. It was a lot of fun. We've been together for a really long time and she's been great. It was a fun offseason." Bates is a player with some power in his bat, but he knows that this may be the biggest home run he's evr hit. "We met right before I transferred to N.C. State and she's been there all along, supporting me. It's a good team, we're a good team. She makes it really easy on me. It was a no- brainer. I'm just really fortunate to have her in my life."
First let me say that I have never been a fan of Ozzie Guillen. From his days as a loudmouth player with the White Sox, all the way through to today as a loudmouth manager of the Marlins. He is one of those guys who just doesn't have a filter. He says whatever pops into his head, a trait that most of us shed at about age 8. By now you've heard of the flap he caused by extolling the virtues of Cuban dictator, Fidel Castro. Something compelled Guillen to say, among other things that he "loved" Castro. Dan Lebatard, a successful columnist and ESPN host, happens to be a Cuban- American and likened Castro to Hitler. Imagine how youi'd feel if someone came out and expressed their love for Adolph.
The Marlins have acted swiftly. They had to because it's a P.R. nightmare. Guillen was hired to be the face of the franchise, in a new ballpark in an area that is heavily Hispanic, and predominantly Cuban. Really Ozzie? Are you thast stupid or just careless and a little stupid? Guillen was quick with the "mea culpas", but raise your hand if you believe the guy. Another P.R. move to try for damage control. The Marlins can ill-afford to lose such a vast portion of their audience. The crocodile tears and all were a nice touch, but Ozzie, you've got to wear this one. A five game suspension seems about right.
Jose Iglesias is a Cuban. In fact, the 22 year old defected from his country and the Castro regime to pursue his dreams of Major League baseball in the United States. Iglesias was diplomatic in his assessment of Guillens' comments. "It's his decision. I don't really care what he says. We're here to play baseball, or manage, not for politics. Thaat's not our business. Playing the game. That's what I'm here for. I'm not here because I hate Fidel. I'm here because I love baseball."
Iglesias thinks there could be an impact at the ballpark in South Florida. Maybe a Cuban boycott? "Probably. There are a lot of Cuban people in Miami. If they hear that (Guillens' comments), they're going to be sad. A lot of bad has happened in the last 50 years. " Iglesias feels fortunate, but he knows the people of previous generations, like his father and grandfather didn't have it so easy. "I had a normal time in Cuba. Back in the old days, it waws more difficult for everybody.".
I think Joses' comments were on the mild side and that Guillen has created a furor, not only with the Cubans, but also with anyone that cares a whiff about humanity.
As I have stated so many times before, the best thing about my job is the friends that I make. It's always fun to check an opposing roster and see if there are any former members of the PawSox still in action. This Spring I ran into shortstop Chris Woodward, back in the Blue Jays organization. He was with Boston for a short time a couple of seasons ago. I go back to the late '90s with Woody, when we were together with the Syracuse Chiefs. Really, it doesn't matter how long ago it was, if there was ever a bond, it should always be there.
In the first couple of series this season, the PawSox have faced Buffalo and Lehigh Valley. Former luminaries like Joe Thurston (2008), Hector Luna (2011) and Kevin Frandsen (2010) are all on the IronPigs roster. For Buffalo, Fernando Cabrera (2009,10) earned a save in the series finale and I spoke to him for the post game, on field interview. Certainly not the first time he earned a save at McCoy. The biggest kick for me, so far (besides chatting with "American Idol" finalist, Erika Van Pelt) was catching up with my old friend Bobby Scales, of the Bisons. Bobby played for the PawSox, under manager Ron Johnson, in 2007. Hard to imagine that it was that long ago. With his ever-present smile, Scales reflected. "It's been a while, Steve. It's fantastic. Pulling up here to the ballpark yesterday on the bus, even though it was late, it was a nice feeling. I really enjoyed the 2007 season here in Pawtucket R.I. Obviously, you want to be in the Big Leagues. That's the goal. But I've told many people, if you've got to be in Triple A, Pawtucket is a great place to be."
Scales finally realized his goal of playing Major League Baseball, with the Chicago Cubs. "Getting called up is why I play. It's why everybody on this team plays. To get the call and for it to be real…It is a special day." Scales says he was warmly received. "It was great, walking into the clubhouse and seeing all those guys. They all knew how long I had waited. I was 31 years old at the time. They were as happy for me as I was for myself. When I think about it, I still get the 'warm and fuzzies'."
Scales quest to return to the Majors has taken him to the Mets organization, where admittedly, he feels he's fairly deep on their bench. It reminded me of 2007. Scales began the season in Pawtucket as the 24th man on the roster and wound up being one of the most important men on the club that year. He takes it all in stride. "It's been a common theme throughout my career. It's funny. It's no different than any other time in my career. I'm just hoping that the opportunity comes, where ever it may be. Second, third, outfield. It doesn't matter. I know I still have a lot to offer."
After being the Cubs' last cut in 2011, Scales began the season at triple A, Iowa, where he did what he always does, play well. His fate changed one day, when he was spotted by a Japanese scout. "There were these Japanese scouts in the stands and their second baseman had broken his leg. I happened to be the right guy at the right time. I was hot so they extended me an offer. The Cubs allowed me to be purchased, so I went to Sapporo, Japan and became a member of the Nippon Ham Fighters."
While in Japan, Scales was teammates with Yu Darvish, the acclaimed pitcher signed by Texas this offseason. Scales says the 25 year old right hander is the real thing. "Stufff-wise, he's got 'plus' stuff. Great fastball. Several kinds of breaking pitches. A cutter. It was devastating as he worked on it last year. He's got the correct mindset, too. He's a great guy and once he learns more about the culture here, he will be fantastic. Once he adapts, he'll be dominant."
Scales' familiarity with Darvish helped him land another gig this offseason. With The MLB Network. "I had become friendly with Harold Reynolds. He called me to ask me about Darvish, if I had ever faced him, etc. I told him I hadn't because we were teammates. That intrigued 'HR'. Reynolds soon called him back and invited Scales to appear on the Network. They flew him up to Seacaucus, New Jersey, and for one night, Bobby Scales was on national television. "It was awesome. I really enjoyed the opportunity. They do a great job there. In front of the camera and behind the scenes. It was really fun."
I reminded Bobby about where his "on air" career began. Back in 2007, Scales confided that he might like to try broadcasting when his playing days were over. He began "Weighing in with Bobby Scales", a weekly pregame interview with one of his teammates. That spawned a cottage industry at McCoy. Since then, Jeff Natale (At Bat with Nat), Chad Paronto (Hanging with Chad) , Josh Reddick (The Chronicles of Reddick) and Tommy Hottovy (The Hott Corner) have followed in Scales' footsteps. " It's good. I think it's good that the listeners see that we are not just these baseball playing machines. We don't just sit around all day watching TV. Guys have some depth to them. We're funny, we're insightful. Besides being fortunate enough to play this game, it's nice for people to know we can think. The fans who work hard and spend their money to come to the park, get to know us on a personal level."
Anyone who gets to know Bobby Scales on a personal level should consider themselves fortunate.
PawSox alum Kevin Youkilis has turned himself into one of the best all-around players in the game. A far cry from the days of Youk riding the "Lou Merloni Highway" up and down route 95 between McCoy Stadium and Fenway Park. To his credit, every time he was sent back to the PawSox, Kevin put his nose to the grind stone and produced. I caught up with the All Star in Fort Myers and he is excited about the prospects for the 2012 season. "I feel good. The change of venue, this whole new Spring Training facility has been great. Guys have adapted well to it and really enjoyed it. I think we're real excited to start the year here. We've got some things to work on, but we're excited to put all 25 guys together, and go out there and play Detroit."
Youk felt that one of the biggest differences at camp this year as opposed to the past, was the number of roster spots up for grabs. "It's definitely a little different this year. There are new guys in here and new coaches. You kind of get used to it. You have to adapt. This year it is all about whatever 25 guys are out there trying to win a championship and that is our goal."
Kevin says the bitter taste of last September has been washed away, as far as he's concerned. "The players don't think about that anymore. People keep bringing it up, but we're focused on what we have to do every day to win. That's ancient history to all the players and hopefully, everyone else can get over it and move on. Taste winning, and finish in first place this year."
Youkilis is enjoying his role as one of the "elder statesmen" on this club. It seems like only yesterday he was fighting for a Major League spot. "It's a long way from 2004. There's still a lot of ball to be played, and for me, I enjoy playing for the Red Sox, taking the field with these guys. For me, it's such a luxury to be playing this game, and for so long. Most guys don't get to enjoy it as long as I have. I look at it as a blessing every day I get to play in the Major Leagues and for the Boston Red Sox."
Youkilis grew up in Cincinnati and still has a home there. He is a University of Cincy alum and has spent many enjoyable hours listening to my former braodcast partner, Dan Hoard. This past Winter, Dan added Cincinnati Bengals games to his duties in addition to his job as voice of the BearCats. "Dan's a great guy. It's exciting to see what he's doing. I usually watch on TV, but I did get to listen one time. To hear him and (Dave) Lapham do the games is fun. He's definitely a great guy ad a great announcer and I've heard him for years doing the BearCats. It's cool to have him there and I wish him a lot of success." I know a lot of people who are wishing for that same continued success for Kevin Youkilis.
It's no secret that Dustin Pedroia has been one of my all-time favorites since he first joined the PawSox The 2007 American League rookie of the year and the Leagues' MVP in 2008, Pedroias' heart is as big as all outdoors. We've had a very nice relationship for a while and I was proud to be featured in his biography, "Born to Play." He is "The mouth that roared", and always will be. When I walked into the clubhouse the other day and he saw me for the first time this Spring, he started right in on me. "Hey Hyder, you look like a terrorist." Mildly funny, but material he has used many times before. When I asked him "what was up?" he looked me over and answered "Apparently, your cholesterol." I'll give him credit for that.
Hard to believe that Dustin is ready for his sixth season as a member of the Red Sox. "It goes by quick, that's why you have to enjoy it and have fun. It's a joy, man." When asked if he was enjoying himself, he had a quick response. "Yeah, it's been a good time. It's gone by fast. I wish it would slow down a little bit. It's been fun." Pedroia says that he and his teammates have a simple way to erase the memory of last years' epic collapse. "Just get better. That's the past. Just try to block it out. That's not easy. I think we're all excited for this year to just get out there and play the game right."
Pedroia claims that there's no difference playing for Terry Francona or Bobby Valentine. "There's no difference really. A little different routine that has taken some time to get used to. We're enjoying it. We've just got to go out there and play hard." Dustin was loyal to Francona, at one point saying that he would've loved to play his entire career for him. He says they stay in touch. "I talked to him during the offseason, seeing how he's doing and stuff like that. I'll akways be close to him. He helped me out so much in my career. It was great to play for him."
Dustin seemed genuinely surprised and somewhat perturbed when I mentioned that the Red Sox are under dogs heading into 2012. "Who said that?" He wanted to know, as if he were ready to fight them. "People. People who don't know what they are talking about. We feel like we've got a good team. A chance to go out there and compete for a championship. We'll see what happens."
Pedroia also seemed happy with the new additions to his ballclub. "We brought in some good guys. Nick Punto, Cody Ross, (Ryan) Sweeney, (Andrew) Bailey, (Mark) Melancon. Those guys are great guys. Great clubhouse guys. They do their job professionally ad they're going to help us out a ton."
With Jason Varitek retired the Red Sox do not have a "captain" per se. Pedroia claims that he has never considered being Teks' successor. "I haven't really thought about it. My job is to come out here and play the game right and help us win games. It's great that people say I'm one of the leaders of the team and to put me in the conmversation. That's an honor in itself." He may not wear the "C" on his chest, but underneath that Sox uniform, there may be a Superman "S".
As usual, Scott Atchison is in demand. He is having a good Spring, coming out of the bullpen for Boston, battling for one of the final spots on the Red Sox roster. It's a position he has become familiar with since joining the organization in 2010. Since then, he has split his time between Fenway and McCoy. Atch, who turns 36 on March 29, is pleased with his showing thus far at jetBlue Park. "I've done OK this Spring. I was taken off the (40 man) roster, but that's alright. I just try to come in and show them what I can do."
Atchison is philosophical when asked what it's like to have to grind it out, year after year for a position on a Major League roster. "You kind of get used to it. It's what I expect. I know I have to come in and perform well and do my thing. Essentially, show them that I'm the same guy I've been the last couple of years. I don't think about it too much wearing on me. Obviously, we all want to walk in knowing we have a job, but that's not the case. It's probably a little late in my career for that. Like i said, I just try to go with it, get myself ready for the season and try to make a team."
Atchison is competing in front of new sets of eyes this year. Manager Bobby Valentine and pitching coach Bob McClure are new to the organization this year, but that doesn't affect Atchison. "You always want to impress. Bobby has seen me pitch a little bit in Japan (for the Hanshin Tigers in 2008 and 2009) I kind of feel he knows me a little from there. The GM, Ben Cherington has been around, so there are people here who know what I can do, but anytime there are new people around, you want to impress them."
Scott had a very good 2011 season in both Pawtucket and Boston. He went 6-2, 2.64 for the PawSox and 1-0 with a 3.26 ERA in 17 appearances for the Red Sox. He was familiar with the shenanigans that took place in the Sox clubhouse, and says it's a new day. "I think everybody pretty much got it off their chest at the start of Spring. It's done, it's over and that's the last we're going to talk about it. Last season is over. It's time to move on. There's nothing we can do to fix that. Let's move forward and try to get ourselves ready and have a World Series run."
It was an eventful offseason for the former Texas Christian University star. He rehabbed from a sports hernia surgery and spent quality time with his wife Sarah and their daughter Callie. "It was a pretty quiet, normal winter. I spent time with the family. We got away a little bit. Pretty normal Winter."
No matter where Scott Atchison winds up in 2012, you can count on solid pitching and leadership from a good guy.


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By Echelle, Pure Matters
Spring is here and as the weather gets warmer, it's hard not to get self-conscious about shedding those remaining winter pounds–particularly as we wear less clothing to accommodate the increasing temperature outside. These tried-and-true tips will help you 'spring' out of your winter body and embrace the weather outside.
Remember to Share
When you go out to eat, ask the server to have your order split in the kitchen. That way, you don't have to go through the process of splitting the meal yourself. It will come out looking like a complete serving. And by the time the food gets to you, you'll have forgotten you had it split. By sharing the meal, you just cut your caloric intake by 50 percent. And your wallet isn't complaining either. Cha-ching.
Cut Out Sugar
I'm doing a little experiment with this one. I challenged myself to eliminate sugar completely from my diet for seven days. The idea behind it is to bring into consciousness just how much sugar I consume and then cut it back. I'm psychologically prepping myself to cut way back if not completely. I noticed a benefit I hadn't planned on: I've lost three pounds and I'm only on Day 5!
Cut Out Alcohol
If you want to lose a few pounds, then you have to make the food and drink you consume matter. Sure, having a couple beers or cocktails is a fun way to unwind, but they are laden with empty calories–calories that contain nothing nutritious. And lots of sugar! Besides giving my body a break on some empty calories, once again, my wallet catches a break too. I've noticed restaurant bills are a LOT lighter without drinks on the tab.
Add Foods, Don't Take Away
If you think I'm contradicting myself, that's not the case. Sugar and alcohol aren't real food. I'm talking about adding in some good stuff like fresh veggies and fruit. It's spring, after all, and fresh fruit and vegetables are bountiful. Why not try a new green vegetable you've haven't heard of? Spring is the perfect time to experiment with all the new and healthy varieties of fruit and vegetables that are out there. Plus, if you really pay attention to your body, you'll notice that it's happier eating lighter and 'springy' foods.
Think 'Fun' vs. Working Out
What physical activities do you really and truly enjoy doing: dancing, inline skating, tennis, or maybe surfing? If it's something that involves being outside, then perfect! Now is the ideal time to get out and do what you love. Maybe you've been thinking of trying something new… then go for it! Nothing beats shedding pounds when you're having fun doing it!
One of the tried and true ways to ensure weight loss is to keep hydrated. Especially now that it's getting warmer out, it's much easier to think that you're hungry, when in fact you're thirsty. Plus, staying hydrated keeps you full longer. If you have a glass of water before you eat (your shared meal), you won't feel the need to eat as much.
Do you have space for a garden or do you already have one going? Gardeing is hard work. You can burn lots of calories by prepping, planting, and watering a garden, or clearing it of weeds. Being able to enjoy something that you grew with your own hands is an additional reward. The trickle-down effect of having your own garden is that you will feel more inclined to eat healthier foods in general, which contributes to weight loss. It could become an entire lifestyle!
Keep Your Word
First things first: If you're not someone who thinks about and keeps promises or agreements you've made, then you need to become one. Tell all your friends and family about your weight loss goal. This way you've made it public. Now you'll have to stay accountable to yourself and to your friends and lose those few pounds that you want to for spring.
Eat Your Veggies
Your mom was right. You do need to eat your veggies. It also helps when you eat your veggies too. If you eat them before the rest of the meal, you'll be filling up on the good stuff and less likely to eat bread or other fattening foods.
Strength Train
You need to work on your muscles (and you don't need big buff ones!) in order to burn calories. In order to tone up, you've got to make your muscles work. If you don't have strength training as part of your workout routine, it's time to plug some in. Free weights or resistance training are a couple of good examples of strength training.
It's Pretty Out…
So take a walk! Sound too boring? Then invite a friend, family or neighbor to walk with you. Your invitation will brighten their day. And you burn even more calories by talking as you walk, along with getting to know someone in your life a little better. Daily walks may become a thing that you do frequently together and frequent walks = weight loss. Add in telling your walking buddy about your spring weight loss goal and you may inspire someone else to join you in getting healthier!
I hope you have a lot of fun as you experiment with these spring weight loss tips. Let me know how it's going if you decide to try any or all of them. Good luck!
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Source: http://blog.purematters.com/fitness/strength-training/top-10-tips-for-spring-weight-loss


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Since the late 1980s, manufacturers have introduced dozens of wood-plastic composite decking products, including composite boards with thin plastic caps (i.e. capped composites) in recent years. Composite decking manufacturing methods vary, resulting in deck boards with significantly different performance characteristics. Several composite brands have experienced field failures, but newly advanced products are proving promising against demanding exposures. Specifying durable and attractive composite decking requires attention to key physical traits, including moisture absorption, and insect resistance.


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Europe's westernmost major city, Lisbon sits on seven hills rising from the northern banks of the Tagus River. Known for being a beautiful, historic city, Lisbon is also a vibrant and modern one, with plenty of cultural highlights amid picturesque, pastel-coloured surroundings.
Much of the city is seemingly frozen in time, but when you delve deeper, there is a foodie scene to rival any capital, street art on every corner and exciting nightclubs in abandoned warehouses along the waterfront. This balance between old and new is everywhere, from the Alfama district's winding streets to the futuristic Parque das Nações. Traditional nightlife can be found in Bairro Alto's many bars and fado clubs – a beautiful and poetic music akin to flamenco. Portugal's capital is also a multicultural hotbed with native Lisboetas sharing space with Brazilians, Angolans and Mozambicans, among many more. Lisbon's balmy year-round temperature combines beautifully with a truly hospitable populace, so book your flights to Lisbon to discover it for yourself.
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The oldest and probably the most typical section of Lisbon, Alfama is a maze of winding streets and alleyways snaking up and down the hill. You will find blends of Roman, Moorish and medieval architecture, as this is the only section of the city that survived the 1755 earthquake, which decimated other neighbourhoods. Visit the Moorish castle, Castelo de São Jorge, or the gothic Sè Cathedral before heading to one of the many traditional taverns for Bacalhau (salted cod) or Arroz de Marisco (seafood rice).
Facing the river, the streets of Baixa (pronounced bye-sha) felt the full impact of the earthquake and consequent tsunami. Rebuilt in a grid system by the Marquês de Pombal, Baixa somewhat resembles Paris's glorious boulevards, they house the city's shopping district and business centre. Traditional shops and high street names can be found along the same strip, with specific streets containing shoemakers and goldsmiths, for example. You will also find the beautiful and grandiose Praça do Comércio here, where exhibitions and outdoor concerts are held throughout the year.
During the day, Bairro Alto's streets have a lethargic and residential feel, but come sundown they are alive with hip bars and sophisticated fado clubs. Locals and tourists mingle with ease and it has a friendly atmosphere throughout the night and into the early hours. Restaurants serving traditional grilled sardines and seafood can be found in abundance, west of Rua da Misericórdia. Be aware, some of the streets are fairly steep, so perhaps leave your stilettos at the hotel. Don't miss a trip up the hill on the famous Gloria Funicular, which will make your journey all the easier.
Once one of Lisbon's seedier neighbourhoods, Cais do Sodré is now a hip and fashionable place to see and be seen. Since its transformation in 2011, the area has seen many cafés, boutiques, bars and foodie haunts pop up. Instead of houses of ill repute, there are burlesque clubs and lots of live music venues. See up and coming fado singers, go on a bar crawl and see a different side to Lisbon's club scene. Some even say it has taken over from Bairro Alto as Lisbon's most happening nightlife district.
Six kilometres along the coast toward the Atlantic Ocean's enticing thrall, Belém is a neighbourhood with a remarkable maritime history, some impressive museums and an eye-catching riverfront. Vacso da Gama, the Portuguese explorer who found a passage to India, is interred at the massive Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Nearby is the world-famous Pastéis de Belém, where you can get some of the best egg custard pastries in Portugal. Walk down the front to visit the fortified 16th century Belém Tower, just past the Monument to the Discoveries.
The Park of Nations was built for the 1998 Lisbon Expo, but is still a popular area for weekend jaunts outside of the city. Its main attraction is the largest Oceanarium in Europe, which inside its ultra-modern walls, sharks, rays, barracudas and even a large sunfish reside. This, alongside cafés, restaurants, water gardens, a cable car and the park is a great way to enjoy the sunshine. At night it is regarded as one of the best places for a night out, with many bars and clubs for the modern visitor. If Alfama is the antiquarian side of Lisbon, then this is its futuristic.
Take a train along the riverfront to Estoril and Cascais and you will find some spellbinding spots waiting for you. Estoril has a selection of pleasant beaches, like Praia da Torre and Praia de Carcavelos, but be aware they become very busy at the weekend when all of Lisbon descends en masse. A bit further along, Cascais is beautiful red-tiled town popular with the Portuguese Royal family, with great beaches, a popular marina and a pedestrianised old town complete with upmarket boutiques. After dark, the local bars come alive and stay open well into the small hours.
Sintra was the summer residence of Portugal's noble families for centuries, it is easy to see why – verdant valleys and undulating mist-soaked peaks make up some of the most beautiful landscapes in western Portugal. The fairy tale almost Disneyesque architecture brings day-trippers from all over the world, especially to the stunning Palácio da Pena. Visit the beautiful Monserrate Palace or the quirky Quinta da Regaleira – which was created by Italian architect Luigi Manini – where you will also find the mystical Initiation Wells. It is best to go during the week over the summer months, to avoid the crowds.


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Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
It is possible that the main title of the report Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
General Discussion
Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a rare congenital (present at birth)disorder characterized by discolored patches of skin caused by widened (dilated) surface blood vessels. As a result, the skin has a purple or blue "marbled" or "fishnet" appearance (cutis marmorata). In some affected individuals, ulcerations or congenital skin defects (aplasia cutis) can be present. The latter association can be part of Adams-Oliver syndrome. Additional associated abnormalities have been reported including pink or dark red, irregularly shaped patches of skin (nevus flammeus); loss of muscle tissue (wasting) on one side of the body (hemiatrophy); elevated fluid pressure within the eye (glaucoma); and/or undergrowth (hypotrophy) of one leg. However, many if not all of those cases represent forms of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome or related disorders, in particular Cowden's disease. The most common association of true CMTC is with soft tissue (subcutaneous fat and muscle) hypoplasia. The disorder formerly known as macrocephaly-cutis marmoratatelangiectatica congenital (M-CMTC) is a distinct genetic disease and is now called macrocephaly-capillary malformation (M-CM/MCAP) Virtually all cases of CMTC occur randomly for no apparent reason (sporadically). It is thought that CMTC represents a form of genetic mosaicism.
Supporting Organizations
CMTC-OVM Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica
- Bitterschoten 15
- Leusdan, 3831 PC
- The Netherlands
- Tel: 31334946671
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: http://www.cmtc.nl
- 3715 Wesley Chapel Rd.
- Zanesville, OH 43701
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Website: http://www.cmtcovm-us.org/
Cobalamin Network
- P.O. Box 174
- Thetford Center, VT 05075-0174
- Tel: (802)785-4029
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
- PO Box 8126
- Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
- Tel: (301)251-4925
- Fax: (301)251-4911
- Tel: (888)205-2311
- Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/
Hemihypertrophy Support
- 4581 Magnolia Dr.
- Suffolk, VA 23435
- Tel: (757)615-3686
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
- White Plains, NY 10605
- Tel: (914)997-4488
- Fax: (914)997-4763
- Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com
NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Information Clearinghouse
- One AMS Circle
- Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
- Tel: (301)495-4484
- Fax: (301)718-6366
- Tel: (877)226-4267
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Website: http://www.niams.nih.gov/
National Organization of Vascular Anomalies
- PO Box 38216
- Greensboro, NC 27438-8216
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Website: http://www.novanews.org
Nevus Network
- PO Box 305
- West Salem, NC 44287
- Tel: (419)853-4525
- Fax: (405)377-3403
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Website: http://www.nevusnetwork.org/
The Arc
- 1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200
- Washington, DC 20006
- Tel: (202)534-3700
- Fax: (202)534-3731
- Tel: (800)433-5255
- Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Website: http://www.thearc.org
Vascular Birthmarks Foundation
- P.O. Box 106
- Latham, NY 12110
- Tel: (877)823-4646
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: http://www.birthmark.org
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