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55% wool, 45% cotton (420g / 14.8oz), a great fabric for fall and winter. Slim fit--a new fit, nicely tapered below the knee. Flat front. Three button closure. Loop to secure belt buckle. Curtained, rear-split waistband. Hand-stitched detailing. Lined to the knee. Coin pocket. Zip fly. Unfinished.
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Home List of Titles Bioinformatic studies of the wheat glutaredoxin gene family and functional analysis of the ROXY1 orthologues
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/154175
- Title
- Bioinformatic studies of the wheat glutaredoxin gene family and functional analysis of the ROXY1 orthologues
- Author(s)
- Ziemann, Mark; Bhave, Mrinal; Zachgo, Sabine
- Abstract
- CC-type glutaredoxins comprise a large land plant-specific class of oxidoreductases. Previous research shows roles for two such proteins in developmental processes in Arabidopsis; ROXY1 mediates petal initiation and morphogenesis, and ROXY1 and ROXY2 are required for normal anther development. In the present work, the broader glutaredoxin family was investigated in hexaploid wheat with bioinformatic methods, revealing a large and multifunctional gene family. With a PCR based method, three wheat ROXY homeoalleles were isolated. Complementation analyses show that these three isoforms fully complemented the roxy1 mutation in Arabidopsis. Further, yeast two-hybrid experiments demonstrate that one such wheat ROXY protein interacts strongly with TGA3, an Arabidopsis TGA transcription factor previously shown to associate with ROXY1. Deletion analyses show that TaROXY-alpha 3 docks to a glutamine rich region of TGA3, a putative transcriptional activation domain. These results suggest a conserved molecular role of Arabidopsis and wheat ROXY proteins in inflorescence/spike development, most likely in the post-translational regulation of TGA proteins including HBP-1b (the wheat PERIANTHIA orthologue), which likely exerts also a developmental function by activating histone gene transcription in highly proliferating tissues such as the SAM and root tip.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Functional Plant Biology, Vol. 38, no. 1 (2011), pp. 25-34
- Publication year
- 2011
- FOR Code(s)
- 060102 Bioinformatics; 060109 Proteomics and Intermolecular Interactions (excl. Medical Proteomics); 0607 Plant Biology; 060702 Plant Cell and Molecular Biology
- Keyword(s)
- CC-type GRX class; GRX; Flower development; ROXY
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing
- 1445-4408
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- Copyright
- Copyright © 2011.
- Peer reviewed

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HEXBUG® Creator Inks Deal to Bring Kakerlakak to Retail in Europe this Spring
Innovation First International, masterminds behind the internationally recognized HEXBUG® Micro Robotic Creatures brand, today announced a new licensing partnership with Ravensburger, to introduce Kakerlakak – the world's first HEXBUG themed board game. Due to crawl onto retail shelves in Europe this Spring, the Kakerlakak game will be on display at the Spielwarenmesse, International Toy Fair Nuremburg, Germany from January 30 – February 4 at Booth A12-D13 in hall 12.0.
"We are excited to add Ravensburger as a HEXBUG licensee for the debut of Kakerlakak, which introduces our innovative vibrating robotic toy to traditional family game play," said Tony Norman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Innovation First International. "Ravensburger's approach to product development goes hand in hand with our brand philosophy of delivering quality entertainment experiences that can be enjoyed by the entire family."
Kakerlakak is a fast-paced action game, with a frenetic HEXBUG Nano® mini robot at the center of the action. The interactive Kakerlakak game requires rapid response and hand-to-eye coordination, and challenges children ages five and up to maneuver the skittering bug through the kitchen maze using a variety of kitchen utensils. The ultimate winner is the player with the most chips at the end of the game, which they earn by trapping the bug into their corner.
"We are very pleased to partner with Innovation First, whose wildly popular HEXBUG brand has enabled us to deliver a new and innovative board game that speaks to trends in popular culture and will help expand their growing European fan base," said Thomas Zumbühl, International Product Manager of Ravensburger.
Ravensburger is Europe's leading supplier of puzzles, games and craft products and one of the leading publishers of books for children and adolescents in the German-speaking area. The blue triangle is one of the most renowned trademarks in Germany. The programme comprises almost 8,000 different products (including all country-specific editions) that are sold worldwide and 85% of which are produced internally. In 2011 a workforce of 1,640 earned revenues of 319.5 million euros.


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Former Navy SEAL featured speaker
A man who helped train Navy SEAL Team Six, the team responsible for assassinating Osama bin Laden, will be the featured speaker at the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce's 98th annual dinner meeting, to be held March 11.
Former Navy SEAL Team Leader Don Mann's life story will inspire attendees, predicted chamber president Charlotte Keim.
"One of the things he likes to talk about is reaching beyond boundaries. That's really what his life has been about-doing more than people ever expected. He's achieved so much simply by being very focused on what he wants," said Keim.
In addition to training SEAL Team Six, Mann has twice survived capture by enemy forces, written a New York Times bestselling book and participated in numerous endurance races.
In fact, Mann took time during a 110-mile river race to call the chamber and talk to Keim about the possibility of speaking at the dinner.
"His resume is incredible and yet he seems like such a humble and unassuming person," she said.
Another highlight of the annual business meeting is finding out the winners of the awards, said Keim.
This year four awards will be presented to recognize some outstanding business and community members: the Washington County Council of Cooperatives Agriculture award, the Zonta Elizabeth L. Hadler Woman of the Year award, the Gabe Zide Citizen of the Year award and the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award.
Winning last year's Citizen of the Year award along with his father, Charlie, was a shock for Marietta resident Keelan McLeish, he said.
"Receiving that award was probably one of the greatest things that ever happened to dad and myself, especially us receiving that award together. It was one of the highlights of our life," said Keelan.
The McLeishes, who have owned and operated McLeish Auction Services together for nearly 30 years, were honored for donating their auctioneering services to more than two dozen nonprofits each year.
Both men are looking forward to this year's event, especially the speaker, they said.
"That's the kind of stuff we both like. Dad is retired out of law enforcement and I'm still in it," said Keelan, who is a Washington County sheriff's deputy.
Cheryl Lang, owner of A Unique Flower and Gift Shop and winner of last year's Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce New Member of the Year award, said the annual dinner is a great way to support an organization that does so much to help its members.
"The chamber staff really go above and beyond to help any of the chamber members, but especially being a new business, I really felt like they were there for me," said Lang, who opened her Front Street business in June 2010.
The event is also a great chance to meet and talk to other area business owners, said Lang, who set up a business booth during last year's event.
This year more businesses than ever are signed up to set up a business exposition booth, which attendees can browse before dinner is served, said Keim.
The dinner meeting will be held at Marietta College's Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner seating beginning at 6:15 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and the event is open to everyone, said Keim.
The dinner is the chamber's biggest event of the year and one of the largest events of its kind in the state, said Keim. Around 650 people attended last year's dinner, she said.
Reservations to this year's dinner must be made by Feb 28. They can be made online at www.mariettachamber.com or by calling 373-5176.


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The health status of North Korean "Dear Leader" Kim Jong-il is still a matter of speculation.
The South Korean intelligence service, which tends to keep up with such matters more reliably than any Western service, has told Korean legislative leaders it is likely the North Korean dictator had a stroke sometime in mid-August, but that he has been treated and has recovered enough to talk and walk.
There are no signs of unrest.
Speculation about Kim Jong-il's health became rampant when he was not present last Tuesday for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the North Korean state. The regime generally takes such anniversaries very seriously. Many believed that if there were any way to prop up Kim, who is 66 or 67, and make him look reasonably coherent, he would have been there.
Kim Jong-il's health would ordinarily not be of much concern to anyone in this country or the U.S. government, but for circumstances just now.
The United States and the countries surrounding North Korea have been involved in talks for years designed to get the "hermit kingdom" to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
After blowing up cooling towers in June at the country's Yongbyon nuclear facility as a gesture of good will, North Korea has since backtracked and hinted it might resume the weapons program. Its complaint is the U.S. has not taken North Korea off the official sponsor-of-terrorism list.
Kim Jong-il took over the presidency of North Korea from his father, Kim Il-sung, the founding dictator, 14 years ago. But he had been groomed for the succession for years and the North Korean people prepared to accept him.
At this point none of Kim Jong-il's three known sons (or anybody else) has been declared the likely successor. So North Korea's neighbors are afraid a succession struggle might induce chaos in the country that could spill over into South Korea on one side and China on the other.
It may seem strange, but for the moment we hope this despicable dictator stays healthy enough to anoint a successor — or for various factions to maneuver in advance — and avoid too much instability in a regime that richly deserves to crumble.


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Yoga with Mabel...
31 comments:
- kaye i. said...
LOL You're funny! Getting the basket ahead of time was a great idea. One must always be prepared, you know.
- January 31, 2011 at 1:10 AM
- Tom Stephenson said...
Great, Heather. Do you remember that tiny little picture book called 'Yoga for Cats'?
- January 31, 2011 at 2:06 AM
- Lady Grey said...
hahaha, this post is too cute!
I'm sure you'll fill your egg basket eventually ; )
- January 31, 2011 at 4:25 AM
- simpledaisy said...
So cute!!!
Heck ...no...I con't think you overshot purchasing your super cute egg basket!! I call it positive thinking:):):)
- January 31, 2011 at 4:33 AM
- Razmataz said...
There are such adorable ducks and must provide a lot of enjoyment.
- January 31, 2011 at 4:54 AM
- Allison at Novice Life said...
I love the egg basket! It looks so cute and country-ish even with one egg in it ;) Or even empty too!
- January 31, 2011 at 6:04 AM
- Red Gate Farm said...
I too purchased an egg basket like this... since we actually only have 5 chickens, meaning usually 5 eggs max per day, I've used it more to harvest veggies from my garden!
- January 31, 2011 at 6:58 AM
- Muddy Boot Dreams said...
Those first eggs are so exciting, but if I remember correctly ours turned into ducklings. LOL. We loved that.
Will you please let me know when the garlic is ready for sale, I missed it last year. And I am down to my very last head of Armstrong garlic. I so loathe having to eat the white "made in China" garlic. And I just can't find anything else anywhere.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
- January 31, 2011 at 7:16 AM
- Southern Lady said...
Of course not! I believe that your confidence in your little duckies will pay off! Carla
- January 31, 2011 at 8:22 AM
- hostess of the humble bungalow said...
Mabel looks very cute...love her Yoga poses too.
I have a white version of your egg basket...I need to decide what to use it for...
- January 31, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- My Little Bungalow said...
Very cute! I was chuckling ... who knew ducks practice yoga!?
- January 31, 2011 at 10:20 AM
- The Passionate Home said...
OH Heather, you are too funny! Thanks for the smile! Have a great day! C
- January 31, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- mise said...
Could it be ballet - a performance of Duck Lake?
- January 31, 2011 at 3:13 PM
- Vintage Home said...
oh my!....you kill me!....your feathered friends are soooo healthy!
.....and buying an egg basket is never a bad idea!...
especially one as cute as that!
think of you often!
- January 31, 2011 at 6:28 PM
- Natasha said...
Ha, super cute post :) Your duckies are adorable ;)
Natasha xo
- January 31, 2011 at 7:08 PM
- Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) said...
Yes! I love this post! So cute. The egg basket was a wise investment, in my opinion.
- February 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM
- Adriana Iris said...
love the post...
- February 1, 2011 at 3:46 PM
- Tracey Ayton Photography said...
Way too cute Heather !
- February 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM
- bikim said...
great post! so funny!
- February 3, 2011 at 2:15 PM
- Jean said...
I think I recognize those poses. She's good. Great post.
- February 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM
- The enchanted home said...
This is great...love the comment about overshooting on the basket, hey theres always next time. Very cute and the pictures are precious....
- February 4, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- kImberly said...
No, because you are going to have all sorts of eggs when you add those chickens!
Love those ducks - I saw baby lambs yesterday and fell in love. Guess what is coming to live on the farm in two weeks... :)
- February 5, 2011 at 6:36 PM
- Barbara said...
Cute photos!
No I don't think you over shot...I am a big believer in being ever hopeful!
- February 6, 2011 at 4:39 AM
- Pinecone Camp said...
Oh those crazy ducks! Glad to see they're earning their keep!
- February 7, 2011 at 8:44 AM
- Andrea - Faded Plains said...
Okay...that last sentence had me cracking up...you are just too darn cute!
- February 7, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- Belle Inspirations said...
I have just found your blog via The White Shed and am now a happy follower, I also have a blog so please visit sometime and I'll send inspiration your way. Have a wonderful week xx
- February 7, 2011 at 10:41 PM
- theasquad said...
You are soooooooooo funny!!! I can't wait til Spring to get new chickens......unfortunately, our last ones are now gone.....and I really miss them, and their production!!
ps, I love the egg basket. It never hurts to have high hopes!! One day, my friend.......one day!!
- February 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM
- Iniyaal said...
Living in India, I see people doing yoga almost everyday. But i have never seen ducks do these amazing yoga postures :) Kundalini!!! :) :) :) Had me grinning for long.
- February 11, 2011 at 6:08 PM
- Jenni C's said...
well this must be the sweetest, and funniest post i have seen in a long while...may they fill the basket....soon...
- February 13, 2011 at 10:25 PM
- Shabby Chic Girls said...
How Cute is that !!!
- February 18, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- Simple Life Journey said...
You are so good at photography. I love your blog.
- March 12, 2011 at 8:49 PM


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Billboard Magazine Clueless On Pandora
During a recent interview with Wilson, Bill Werde, editorial director at Billboard, gave the Internet radio royalty discussion, as it pertains to Pandora (P) , shockingly shallow treatment.
Wilson wrote about the exchange at his blog . He asks readers to skip to the 7:45 mark of a video that captured part one of the powwow.
I didn't think Billboard was a shill for the music industry, but after the way Werde not only disrespected, but blatantly mischaracterized Pandora, I have to wonder.
There's no excuse for this, particularly from a respected publication like Billboard that -- credibly and rightfully -- called Pandora co-founder Tim Westergren out for a blog post about how much his company compensates artists .
Werde compared Pandora to Live Nation (LYV) because the two firms have similar market capitalizations. I know. I don't understand why either.
Echoing what he calls popular sentiment in the music industry, Werde refers to Live Nation as the product of "10, 15, 20 years of work" by some of the greatest minds in the business. (Giggle). He then falsely states that Pandora came "along relatively recently."
It's incredible, but Werde got everything wrong inside of roughly 15 seconds.
Pandora may have just gone public, but it has been around, as a company, since its December 1999 founding. Westergren and Will Glaser came up with the Music Genome Project -- the proprietary technology that powers personalization and discovery on Pandora -- earlier that year.
Unfortunately, Fred Wilson makes the mistake of picking up Werde's weak argument and going with it.
Wilson continued to connect Pandora and Spotify's valuations to their requests for, as Werde called it, "relief" from hefty royalty rates. So, in other words, because these companies are overvalued, the music industry looks at the royalty fight and scoffs -- you have these massive valuations, your executives are getting rich and you want to pay us less. Give us a break!
Wilson was correct on one thing: Anything having to do with market cap distracts and keeps the two sides from reaching an agreement. True. And that's because one thing has nothing to do with the other.
Wilson also accurately pointed out that the music labels are out for themselves; they do not partner with artists as much as they enter into shrewd financial transactions with them. Very true.
High valuations might annoy industry executives, but they certainly would not back down from their positions if private equity and the public market undervalued Spotify and Pandora.


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The work week began with a grim site for residents at the Ala Wai Townhouse Condominium.
The body of a 33-year-old woman carried out. This, after reports of a shooting. One resident tells KITV it happened in an apartment on the 19th floor.
Click here to watch Brenton Awa's report.
"The female is deceased. The male is in an area hospital," said Capt. Lisa Mann of the Honolulu Police Department.
Police say the 911 call came in around 4:30 a.m., but when paramedics arrived they found two people with suspicious injuries. That's when police were called.
When asked if police are looking for suspects, Capt. Mann replied "No. We have the male at the hospital."
The 40-year-old man is in serious condition. According to Emergency Medical Services officials, he was hospitalized after the reported shooting. That might be what work up some neighbors.
"I'm not sure if I heard a bang sound, but something woke me up out of a sleep and naturally I saw the red and green lights, or blue lights and the cops that arrived," said nearby resident Jhonny Rox.
Several more nearly residents say they heard gun shots coming from the area just a couple of days ago.
"Pow pow pow pow. And I got up and thought to myself, 'It sounds like gunfire to me,'" said Waikiki resident Larry Tursell.
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command was also on scene. We're told the man may have been in the military, possibly the Army.
Rox says he moved from New York to get away from violence.
"Lately, it seems that it's getting a little scarier around here. Things are getting a little more dangerous," said Rox. "Unusual for Hawaii. You wouldn't expect that sort of thing."


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Manchester Rangers - future C1 club?
Posted 11 March 2013 - 04:10 PM
Hope this all comes to fruition.
Posted 11 March 2013 - 04:13 PM
Posted 11 March 2013 - 04:16 PM
"That's it: eat my shoes and sing me Wagner"
The Penny Dreadfuls
Posted 11 March 2013 - 04:20 PM
Posted 11 March 2013 - 04:27 PM
Until the merger talks start...
Will this mean people can stop waffling on about salford and manchester being one and the same
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St Albans Centurions International Liaison Officer and former Medway Dragons Wheelchair RL player.
Leeds Rhinos, St Albans Centurions y Griffons Madrid fan. Also follow (to a lesser extent) Catalans Dragons, London Broncos, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Jacksonville Axemen, Vrchlabi Mad Squirrels, København Black Swans, Red Star Belgrade and North Hertfordshire Crusaders.
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Posted 11 March 2013 - 04:35 PM
Posted 11 March 2013 - 04:38 PM
the 8TH most successful team in british RL
Posted 11 March 2013 - 05:08 PM
Posted 11 March 2013 - 05:10 PM
Posted 11 March 2013 - 05:22 PM
Until the merger talks start...
Ah yes ,merger talks.
Will they play in manchester or salford?,does manchester have stadium that big enough but not to big?,perhaps they can play a few games in salford to keep em sweet.Ya can see it now cant you
Posted 11 March 2013 - 05:23 PM
Why not Belle Vue Rangers? Historic name, and it would fit in more with the stadium.
Manchester sounds better.
Posted 11 March 2013 - 05:33 PM
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Posted 11 March 2013 - 05:36 PM
man city are building a 7,000 capacity stadium for their kids & reserves.....maybe a better option than belle vue?
while the stadium probably wont be as good plus it'd have a sodding speedway track I think it'd be down to them having security of tenure there while I doubt City would want a semi pro rugby club playing on the pitch where their pampered young men are learning their trade. And the rent would no doubt be a lot less.
Posted 11 March 2013 - 05:58 PM
sorry, didnt put in the source. It's in today's League Express. Also promising quotes from the deputy leader of the council.
Sounds good then. Talk of new teams is cheap, most never kick a ball but this sounds like it might have legs.
Posted 11 March 2013 - 06:30 PM
There's already a Community RL club Formed ( East Mcr Rangers )
Positive news. Hope it all goes ahead.
Reds are delighted to welcome another Community Club to the local rugby scene. Lots of work being going on in Manchester (as well as Salford & Trafford) through SCR Foundation and its great to see a new club on the scene, which will no doubt go far!! Please do the honours and like the page!
Rangers Coach is Steve Molloy
there is more to Salford at the moment than just going around blagging Sam Tomkins
SCR Manchester Development Officer, Andy Connaughton ..has been coaching in Manchester for almost 2 years and he said "after almost 2 years of developing Rugby League in Schools throughout Manchester, it's great to see a club being developed at Belle Vue and I'm happy to be a part of it. I'm looking forward to the challenge ahead and I hope that some of the players will be Salford City Reds Super League stars of the future".
Edited by Middleman, 11 March 2013 - 06:56 PM.
Posted 11 March 2013 - 07:15 PM
Posted 11 March 2013 - 07:25 PM
Will they be another nail in the Oldham coffin?
Why should they be? Oldham is not Manchester.
Posted 11 March 2013 - 07:29 PM
Why should they be? Oldham is not Manchester.
If anything, it's more likely to benefit them and Rochdale, assuming they are both still in C1.
Another nearby (ish) team to have as a "derby" rival and much more scope for travelling support, it's probably only 1/2 an hour's drive away.
Posted 11 March 2013 - 07:29 PM
Why should they be? Oldham is not Manchester.
try telling that to the many thousands of MUFC fans there - and now suddenly (wonder why?!!) MCFC fans!
Saying that though - I dont think a new semi pro club in Gorton would impact on Oldham rugby. Be another local derby if they're still scuffling along in C1 for starters


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Stumbling out of the 2010 gates- but a bright year is ahead
I hope everyone is enjoying the first days of the new year because I surely am not.
New Years Day was very anticpated alot on my part and by many of my close family and friends. At 1 o'clock was the Gator Bowl featuring West Virginia vs Florida State.
And the dissapointment count begins:
My beloved Mountaineers fell to the Bobby Bowden and FSU. It was a highly emotional event as it was the legendary Bowden's final game. However, WVU was outplayed and outcoached up and down as the 'Noles won 33-21. It was embarrasing and disheartening as the game gave me little hope for next year.
Next up was another game of blue and gold pride. The undefeated and number 6 basketball team, the Mountaineers had a tough test. WVU traveled to Purdue where the Boilermakers are also undefeated and ranked 4th. West Virginia is slowly transforming into a basketball school. With the coaching fire Bob Huggins possesses fans are believing the sky is the limit for the Mountaineers. However Purdue cut those dreams a bit short with a 77-62 beatdown of West Virginia. If any team can bounce back from that big of a loss I do think it will be Huggins' squad.
I do live in Youngstown, Ohio, the heart of Buckeye country. However I have never even remotely been close to cheering for Ohio State. It pains me to see everyone around me loving Ohio State like they do. It matches my love of WVU but I'm still the black sheep. Their Rose Bowl win over Oregon really hurt as it set off a state wide Scarlet and Gray celebration
The next dissapointments came on Sunday. I was excited for the Steelers-Dolphins came. My buddy Chris is a big 'fins fan and this friendly rivalry would be fun to watch. The Steelers did come away with the win 30-24. But the game proved meaningless as the Steelers did not get the help they needed to make it to the playoffs. The worst part of the game was seeing WVU legend Pat White leave the field on a stretcher. It was great seeing White in the game but he never could get the ball rolling and was hit hard by Steeler Ike Taylor. It was reported he just suffered a concussion but White layed on the field motionless for at least 15 minutes.
It surely has been a rought three days in my sports world, but this weekend gave me hope for a much better month ahead. Because my friends it is baseball season!
As I hung my Cooperstown calendar, which has been a Christmas gift tradition my father has bestowed on me for years, I slowly crept out of the baseball doldrums an got into the baseball spirit. I love looking through these calendars which feature hall of fame players and honor different events. This year has months for Hanks Aaron, Red Shoendienst, George Clyde and my favorite moment the 1960's World Series between the Pirates and Yankees.
Browsing through the upcomin dates I marked down a handful of important dates that are occuring in January.
The first being Jan. 26th. This Tuesday looks to be filled with fun in Morgantown. I will be back at school then and probably already swamped with work in the new semester. However, the Pirates are coming to down and couldn't have got me more excited.
I'm pumped beyond belief because last year the Pirates bypassed Morgantown, but still managed to hit alot of areas in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virgnia in their annual caravan tour. My dad and little brother have gone every year when they stop back home in Youngstown. In Morgantown they are holding a luncheon in the afternoon sometime. Manager John Russell, Andrew McCutchen, Evan Meek and two of the broadcasters will be there. I'm hoping for a nice Q and A session along with autographs and some nice one on one casual time with the team.
The upcoming weekend following the 26th is one of my favorite times of the year and a seasonal tradition. Pirate fest is held in downtown Pittsburgh at the very large and beautiful David L. Lawrence convention center. It is a baseball celebration for a city whose mind is on hockey and football. It features many members of the team for autographs and fun games. It is a great opportunity to get promotional items that I missed during the year and get a look at the new clothing items for sale for the season. While it is held over the 3 day weekend and I would love to be there everyday, I want to try to be there early on Friday to get a jumpstart before the big weekend crowd comes in.
Following January comes February when pitchers and catchers report. And March is getting into the thick of Spring Training. And April, ah April comes Opening Day. April 5th will mark the return of baseball to Pittsburgh when the Pirates host the Dodgers. My oh my-I can't wait!
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Sorry your teams disappointed you this weekend. Bummer! But the Pirate fest event sounds like a lot of fun and definitely something to look forward to!
So sorry about your teams. Man, can't wait for baseball! It's time for the Padres and Pirates to shine. Have fun at the fan fest! Looks very fun, and 3 days? Triple the fun. I'm sure going to Padres fan fest since it's going to be on my birthday🙂
By the way, I just linked your blog on my list. It's a pleasure reading a blog that is great like yours.
I'm afraid the disappointment is only gonna build to a Pirate crescendo once the regular season starts. Hold on to your dignity😉
I thought about you during that FSU WV contest. I did not watch it, but the minute I saw the score I knew you might be down in the dumps.
But, to be honest, that was the perfect team for Bowden to go uot against in his College Football career. It was his first hiring in Division 1, and it is where he has said in the past his career really started.
But then again, the dominoes falling the rest of the week were not expected.
I was thinking the Dolphins might also pull it out since the Steelers have not looked anything like winners the last few weeks.
Good thing is that in less than 45 days we get real baseball action.
My buddy Seth McClung, who is from WV was a bit upset too about the West Virgina impolsion against FSU (Florida's Second University) lol.
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Living in the middle of another team's country…man, it's tough. I'm sorry about your teams, and I hope Pat White is okay.
And being the only D-Back blogger…especially when other people only mention the D-Backs in passing…is pretty tough. Can't really get much of another opinion on their moves.
And I hope the Pirates sweep that opening series :)!
Tough luck,
A disappointing 2010 it has been so far for you. I am a steelers fan (second favorite after the Patriots) and i got annoyed when the ravens won to knock the steelers out. But hey! you can't rely on other teams to win for ya!
Nice post! Thanks for comments too. I hate to say this, but Ohio State knows how it feels to lose in Bowl games. I and all of Buckeye Nation know how you feel. Do you follow the NBA? If so, do you follow the Cavs or No?
Go Bucks, and more importantly, Go Tribe! lol lol
Also, I am close to Steubenville ohio and the Pirates tour has went through here. I think they were at Mountaineer (casino) last year too. I saw that the Indians tour was going to Wooster, so i'll probably be going to that depending on school. I plan on going to the Pirates, Indians series at PNC. Great park to watch a game. I had good tickets last season, so hopefully i can get some again.
*Hey Matt, did you see the latest Pittsburgh transactions? Eight pitchers were re-signed, including Yates and Vasquez…
Anyone who beats Ohio State is OK with me (in football or basketball). About the only team where it is a toss-up for me is Ohio State vs. the Florida Gators. Unfortunately, that happened, not too long ago.


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Janota helped the Red Raiders climb to 12th in the NAIA poll after they defeated Midland University (Neb.) 55-27.
Northwestern College, located in Orange City, Iowa, lost 38-13 in the first round of the NAIA playoffs Saturday to Missouri Valley. The Red Raiders finished with an 8-3 record.
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Long overdueFriday, July 22nd, 2011
One of the most interesting parts of this summer has been seeing exactly what goes into union research. Most of it is just good civic engagement. A large amount of my work has involved government at the municipal level. When we hear about a new hotel project being developed, we want to keep track of where it is in the development process; that way, we can make sure that we approach the company at the right time to approach the workers and hopefully represent and defend them. Most of this is done through channels open to anyone. Applications for zoning and development are tracked by the city of Toronto, and provide information on many aspects of the project's status. Local media and industry publications frequently have intermittent updates on major projects. If community opposition to a development presents itself, media coverage increases tremendously. Community anger can be over a range of things, whether it's a building taller than the norm for a given area or supplanting a local landmark, but it does happen.
Looking at these different projects, you get a real sense of the hotel industry. For years, luxury and boutique hotels simply were not being built. Since 9/11, the mantra of hotel owners and operators has been "We're not making money." Things had been better until 2008, but the recent crash gutted the tourism industry all over again. Things do appear to be bouncing back, though, as condo and hotel complexes begin to submit applications, initiate construction, and move to expand the industry. A Tourism Toronto report of a few weeks ago made very clear that, at least within Toronto, higher-end hotels in particular have been doing very well. This makes it all the more important that we be diligent in helping protect these workers. It is too easy for hotel companies to claim that they aren't making money, back workers into a corner, and reap the profits. That's where we come in.


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Serving Size 1
Calories 232
Total Fat 8.5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 428.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 9 g
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g
Protein 30.5 g
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Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Fresh chives, chopped 1 + 1 tablespoon
Lemon zest 1 teaspoon
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon
Sea scallops ¾ pound
Cherry tomatoes 12
Metal skewers (or wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 20 minutes) 4
- Prepare grill or broiler.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Add scallops and toss until thoroughly coated.
- Thread scallops and cherry tomatoes onto the skewers and brush thoroughly with the lemon-chive mixture.
- Place scallop kebabs on a lightly oiled grill rack or a nonstick broiler pan. Grill for 8-12 minutes, turning regularly, until opaque in center and lightly browned. If broiling, broil for 6-8 minutes, turning a few times, until opaque in center and lightly browned. It's easy to overcook scallops, so keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't burn.
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The cost of the "early bird" tickets will be just £135 for adults and £90 for concessions.
In 2013 the season ticket will apply to all 13 Championship home league fixtures. Should the club be drawn at home in either the Northern Rail Cup or Challenge Cup then these matches will be all-pay.
Pay-On-The-Gate prices in 2013 will be £15 for adults and £10 for concessions so buying an early bird season ticket will represent savings of £60 and £40 respectively if you attend all league matches. Basically you will be paying for 9 matches and getting 4 for free.
The cost of Junior Season Tickets is set by the RFL (as they cover both home and away games) and the cost of these will be released once it is known. Under 16's paying on the gate in 2013 will pay £5.
The "Early Bird" offer will run for six weeks after which the price of the season tickets will be £145 for adults and £100 for concessions.
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Naked Photo Of Mom-To-Be Shiri Appleby Leaked
"Girls" actress Shiri Appleby is the latest celebrity at the center of a nude photo scandal after a photo of her fully naked appeared online last week.
The former "Roswell" star appears to be taking a photo of herself with her cellphone in a bathroom.
Appleby, who is currently several months pregnant, isn't wearing any make-up in the image, which was clearly taken several months ago because there is no sign of a baby bump.
Several stars have been plagued by similar photo leaks recently, including Scarlett Johansson, Christina Hendricks, and Olivia Munn.
Appleby hasn't commented on the leak. She and her fiancé, chef Jon Shook, are set to become first-time parents this month. She told Us Weekly they are planning a wedding ollowing the birth of their little one.
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- Title
- Eridanus: a supergroup in the local universe?
- Author(s)
- Brough, Sarah; Forbes, Duncan A.; Kilborn, Virginia A.; Couch, Warrick; Colless, Matthew
- Abstract
- We examine a possible supergroup in the direction of the Eridanus constellation using 6dF Galaxy Survey second data release (6dFGS DR2) positions and velocities together with Two-Micron All-Sky Survey and Hyper-Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic DAtabase photometry. We perform a friends-of-friends analysis to determine which galaxies are associated with each substructure before examining the properties of the constituent galaxies. The overall structure is made up of three individual groups that are likely to merge to form a cluster of mass . We conclude that this structure is a supergroup. We also examine the colours, morphologies and luminosities of the galaxies in the region with respect to their local projected surface density. We find that the colours of the galaxies redden with increasing density, the median luminosities are brighter with increasing environmental density and the morphologies of the galaxies show a strong morphology-density relation. The colours and luminosities of the galaxies in the supergroup are already similar to those of galaxies in clusters; however, the supergroup contains more late-type galaxies, consistent with its lower projected surface density. Due to the velocity dispersion of the groups in the supergroup, which are lower than those of clusters, we conclude that the properties of the constituent galaxies are likely to be a result of merging or strangulation processes in groups outlying this structure.
- Publication type
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- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
- Source
- Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 369, no. 3 (2006), p. 1351-1374
- Publication year
- 2006
- Keyword(s)
- Galaxy clusters; Galaxy evolution; Galaxies; NGC 1332; NGC 1395; NGC 1407; Surveys
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- Blackwell Publishing
- 0035-8711
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From the Office of State Senator Troy Fraser
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 12, 2012Contact: Janice McCoy (512) 463-0124
Senator Troy Fraser Statement on Voter ID
"I am extremely disappointed that the federal Department of Justice rejected Texas' voter identification law today. I believe that a photo identification law simply puts into practice the intent of the current law – that the person who shows up at the polls is who he or she claims to be. And, even the U.S. Supreme Court has said that voter identification requirements are constitutional.
"Polls show that people are less likely to vote if they believe their ballot will not be fairly counted. The law I passed last year would have been one step to restore voter confidence by giving election workers a tool to eliminate in-person voter fraud.
"Additionally, a recent Lighthouse Opinion Polling and Research poll showed that 86 percent of Texans - both Republicans and Democrats support a photo-ID requirement. Despite this overwhelming public support for voter identification laws, the Obama justice department failed to approve our law.
"Voting is one of our most fundamental rights. I believe it is my responsibility as an elected official to ensure that legitimate votes cast by Texans are not diluted by those voting fraudulently.
"This legislation is not a radical concept. I am just asking that every voter verify that "you are who you say you are" before casting his or her vote."
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By Jan Brenner & Jennifer Ahearn
Wouldn't it be wonderful if weddings just planned themselves and automatically included everything you ever wanted? You'd simply say "yes" to that designer gown you covet, the 300-person guest list, the six-course dinner with endless champagne, the hot band you just saw on YouTube and all the other deliciously pricey items on your wish list. That pesky word "budget" would not even be in your vocabulary.
Too bad fairy godmothers are so hard to come by. More than likely, you're stuck without a wand, and the gap between your dreams and your budget is widening by the hour.
So what do you do when your bank account can't accommodate your wedding fantasy? The natural inclination is to cut corners wherever you can. Sometimes it's enough just to pare down your guest list or switch from a formal seated dinner to an hors d'oeuvres reception. But more often than not, you assume that staying within your budget means cutting back completely on professional services. You have a running conversation with yourself: Do I really need to hire a coordinator? Nope, I can probably manage this shindig by myself…and if I have Uncle Bob take the photos, that'll save me a chunk of change…and while I'm at it, I can do without a DJ—my brother has an incredible CD collection and he can bring his sound system…
Yes, you will save money by hiring the least expensive vendors you can find, doing things yourself or delegating your wedding services to relatives and friends. But the old adage, "You get what you pay for," really comes into play here. Skimp on services and you could easily end up paying a big price anyway: lots of headaches and a wedding that's memorable for all the wrong reasons.
When you hire a wedding professional you're not just paying for their experience, you're benefiting from their experience. The extra services and advice they provide are invaluable. A good coordinator, for example, can actually help you have a more knockout wedding than you thought possible. She knows creative ways to make your money go further and, as coordinator Joyce Scardina Becker of Events of Distinction says, "I can help you avoid costly mistakes." Maxine Andrews of Instead of You concurs: "I help my clients spend their money effectively and wisely." Her assistance runs the gamut, from matching you with vendors that fit your personality and budget to suggesting something as simple as not putting flowers at the end of every pew. "You don't need flowers everywhere," she explains, "It's the tasteful placement that leads to the sense of amazement."
Speaking of flowers, a reputable florist can steer you to in-season, locally grown varieties to maximize your floral dollar, and she'll also have some other tricks in her bag. Jessica Switala of Fleurs de France made one bride happy with this suggestion: putting a vase for her bouquet on the couple's sweetheart table. "It was a great idea because it saved us money," swore the bride. "We didn't have to have a centerpiece there—and I could just grab it quickly for pictures."
And when it comes to pictures, seasoned wedding photographers do so much more than just take photos. They're skilled at making you and your guests feel comfortable—which creates natural-looking images—and they do much of their work unobtrusively, never interfering with the flow of the event. Plus many are adept at enhancing prints and putting together a stunning, magazine-style album. Professionals can also shoot in a variety of styles. Let's say you want a documentary, photojournalistic style. Guess what? Turns out it's not easy to achieve. You really do need someone with a trained eye who knows how to be in the right place at the right time, with the right equipment and technical savvy. Uncle Bob might have a camera with lots of bells and whistles, but can he handle difficult lighting conditions—bright sun, a dim church, candlelight? You want a photographer who is able to deliver beautiful photos in any environment. As one bride said, "Once it's all over all you have left is your ring and your pictures. So if you don't go with a quality photographer, you don't have anything to look back on."
You might think having a friend be your DJ is a reasonable option—after all, they've mixed for a club and they know the music you love. But being a DJ isn't just about playing your favorite CDs. A professional DJ will learn what's on your "must not play" list as well. He'll serve a crucial role in moving your party along the timeline, and most importantly he'll know how to read the crowd and quickly alter the music to suit the moment. Coordinator Marcia Coleman-Joyner of A Joyous Occasion says, "The DJ can make or break your party. A lot of DJs who are only used to playing in clubs don't know how fragile a wedding is. I tell my brides, 'Don't skimp on the DJ!' He has the microphone—he has the power."
A case can just as easily be made for hiring a professional videographer, caterer, cake maker or any other wedding vendor. And while you may have budget constraints that prevent you from hiring a pro for every wedding service under the sun, think carefully about the big picture. What is most important to you? If it's the freedom to be a guest at your own wedding, then seriously consider working with a coordinator. If it's gorgeous photos, then hire a professional photographer. Fabulous food? Then go with an experienced caterer. You're not going to get a do-over, so decide which services you absolutely can't live without and make sure you have someone you trust taking care of them. Peace of mind truly is priceless.
How do you know which professionals you can trust? All of the vendors in Here Comes The Guide have gone through a rigorous screening process. Read what it means to be Certified by the Guide.
You can also tap everyone you know for recommendations, including wedding vendors that you already trust. Ask if they can refer you to someone who was recently married who might be willing to talk—most brides are happy to chat about their experiences with wedding professionals! Your location may be another source for excellent references: they probably have a list of preferred vendors—pros who've done many events there, are knowledgeable about the facility and have a good relationship with them.
If flipping through too many glossy wedding magazines has you lost in wedding fantasyland, some good books can help you out of the maze. We like the no-nonsense advice in Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget, by Alan and Denise Fields and the experienced voice of Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding: From Engagement Ring to Honeymoon, a Week-by-Week Guide to Planning the Happiest Day of Your Life
by Joyce Scardina Becker. Carolyn Gerin's Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box
talks dollars and sense. All of these resources will give you the firm footing you need to start making some informed decisions.
No matter who you hire—professional or amateur—here are some critical things you should do:
|A Professional Photographer…
|Your Uncle Bob…
|Has specialized equipment with backups.
|Has a nice camera.
|Knows how to make you look your best.
|Knows you well.
|Poses formal shots; anticipates candids.
|Takes pictures.
|You can tell.
|You can ask.
|Is there to work.
|Is also a guest.
|Is accustomed to the responsibilities.
|May feel pressure.
|Knows how to solve unexpected problems.
|Will do his best.
|Uses a professional lab experienced in retouching and custom printing.
|Develops film and makes prints where you do.
|Will create the album that you want.
|Will hand you a pile of prints.
|Is priceless.
|Is inexpensive.
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Comments: I have been wearing the Saucony Progrid Ride for about 3 years now, completeing several half marathons and one full marathon. I am currently training for another marathon and decided to try out the Mizuno Precision 13. It is lighter than my other running shoes and much softer in the heel. The midsole is supportive but I continue to wear orthodic inserts in the Mizuno as I did in the Saucony. I have suffered from plantar faciitis in the past and my arch is fairly high. The padding in the toe box is very thin. When running on smooth pavement this was not an issue. But when I ran on rough/bumpy pavement I could feel every stone/bump. I wore them on a 12 mile run and they felt pretty good so I am going to stick with this shoe. However, the write-up recommended I get a half size bigger than my normal running shoes. This was NOT good advice. I am returning the shoes for my regular size. I wear a 7.5 everyday shoe and an 8 in running shoes. The 8.5 I ordered for the Mizuno is just too big. The shoefittr is now updated for this shoe and it actually tells me to wear an 8, like always. Overall great shoe, great color, great price.
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#122136 - 03/07/04 08:47 AM Re: Lotus Eaters
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You could allus get the local fire department to come down and give you a rousing chorus of the songs the sirens sang ... question is, who gets lashed at - sorry, I mean to the mast?
Oh, and I had a teacher in about year 3 of primary school who would have made an amazing Gorgon, no makeup required. There's bound to be one just like her in your vicinity. About 55, embittered, divorced, recently given up smoking and no fashion sense. Ask around!
#122137 - 03/07/04 08:53 AM Re: Fleecing Your Punters
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Slightly off theme (park), but you could always get the local tax department officials to set up an office in your park. It would be called "The Greenback Fleece" theme ride. You get turned upside and shaken until all your dosh falls into their hands. You could be called Jason for the occasion, I suppose!
#122138 - 02/12/06 03:09 PM Re: Fleecing Your Punters
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By coincidence here's a hot brawl at WordWizard about punting
My critics maintain that a Knight-Ridder news report that Bush is punting on some of the issues is an editorial statement accusing him of unscrupulousness
But I maintain that while "punts" might not have been exactly the correct word to use here, that it was not consciously intended by the K-R reporter to be pejorative and that most news organizations (except possibly Fox) intend their news stories to be neutral in tone
Any support for my interpretation? Thanks to all_________________________
#122139 - 02/12/06 04:39 PM Re: Fleecing Your Punters
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>an editorial statement accusing him of unscrupulousness
I would have, rather, thought it was (yet another) comment on Bush's unwittedness. (to coin a word)
One usually punts, as a USn (which Bush is), on fourth down, when you have no more positive actions you can take without great risk.
INTRANSITIVE VERB: 1. To execute a punt. 2. Informal To cease doing something; give up: Let's punt on this and try something else.
I think the word was well chosen if the tenor of the editorial overall shows some political bias.
#122140 - 02/12/06 09:12 PM Re: Fleecing Your Punters
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You go to a bar where there's a gaggle of men hanging around. Everyone ignores you. A dog comes up and pees on your leg. A barmaid leaves some other guy at the table they've been sharing and throws herself at you.
#122141 - 02/13/06 01:23 PM ...throws herself at you....
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It *sounds like she's decided to punt.
#122142 - 02/13/06 01:56 PM Re: Fleecing Your Punters
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I think the word was well chosen if the tenor of the editorial overall shows some political bias.
Yeahbut® was it an editorial or a news report?
#122143 - 02/13/06 03:22 PM Re: Fleecing Your Punters
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Supposedly it was a news report
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#122144 - 02/13/06 03:43 PM Re: Fleecing Your Punters
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Just a reminder that the NSC monthly stakeholder call will be held this Thursday, June 12, 2014. This month's topic is Business. I am attaching a list of the questions which were submitted for the call. The call will take place at 10:00 a.m. CentralTime.
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The Office of Budget facilitates corporate budget formulation through strategic principles and portfolio analysis. The Office leads EERE's work in preparing the budget-in-brief, the budget request presentation, and testimony to Congress regarding the budget. See the breakdown of the current fiscal year's Congressional budget request, and search our database of budget figures from past fiscal years.
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Trading Shockey was a good move, he had a HUGE ego and a ball hog mentality, I use to like him but he was a jackass and needed to go. They won the superbowl because he wasn't there to mess it up with his greediness. The team didn't even want him on the sideline, that's why you saw him in the stands and away from the team.
Micheal Strahan got his ring finally, I am very happy for him, one of the greatest NFL players ever and has one of the best personalities that you can commend. If he retires it's kool with me, he's beat up and finally accomplished what he wanted to do.
I like Tiki Barber a lot when he played, but it's sad that he didn't get to win a superbowl, maybe if he just woulda stayed 1 more year, but o well too bad for him, I still have his jersey heh.
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Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health concerns in our society. They are often experienced as a complex set of emotional and functional challenges.
The science of mind-body medicine helps us understand the ongoing connection between the mind and body and see how anxiety and depression may be triggered by a variety of factors. These can include nutritional, psychological, physical, emotional [6], environmental [7], social, and spiritual [8] factors, as well as genetic tendencies or brain disease. While we often hear about a biochemical cause, meaning that certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters are out of balance, it is not clear if the level of neurotransmitters is the actual cause of anxiety and depression, or simply a symptom that a person is anxious or depressed.
Anxiety and depression are not the same, but they often occur together. It is not uncommon for people with depression to experience anxiety and people with anxiety to become depressed. There is also overlap in some of the treatments, so it is beneficial to learn about both conditions.
Depression is a common disorder, affecting over 350 million people worldwide. It is a disabling condition that adversely affects a person's family, work, or school life; sleeping [9] and eating [10] habits; and general health. In the United States, the incidence of depression has increased every year in the past century, and now, according to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of ten people report experiencing a depressive episode.
Depression is typically characterized by low energy and mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. Symptoms include:
Some more facts about depression:
Please share your thoughts so we can improve this website! [13]
Anxiety may be a normal reaction to stress [14], and it can serve as a prompt to deal with difficult situations. However, when anxiety becomes excessive, it may fall under the classification of an anxiety disorder. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates that almost one out of five people suffer from an anxiety disorder, making it the most common mental disorder in the United States.
Anxiety disorder is characterized by emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms that create an unpleasant feeling that is typically described as uneasiness, fear, or worry. The worry is frequently accompanied by physical symptoms, especially fatigue, headaches [12], muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, and hot flashes. Emotional symptoms include fear, racing thoughts, and a feeling of impending doom. People suffering from anxiety often withdraw and seek to avoid people or certain places.
While generalized anxiety disorder is the most common, there are other anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The recommendations in this article take an integrative mental health approach, which incorporates health-promoting lifestyle changes [15]; evidence-based integrative therapies and healing practices [16]; and mainstream interventions, including psychosocial therapies [17] and the judicious use of medication [18]. We cover each of these areas in detail--click the links or see the menu on the left at the top of this page.
The relatively new field of integrative mental health is a holistic model that provides a useful perspective on brain health and the treatment of depression and anxiety. Integrative mental health looks at the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health of the individual and uses evidence-based treatments from both traditional healing systems and modern scientific practices. For more information, see The International Network of Integrative Mental Health [19].
While depression and anxiety are usually categorized as mental illnesses, we find it more useful to think of them as disruptions in brain health, which is directly related to the physical makeup and mechanisms of the brain, as well as emotional and relational issues.
This perspective highlights the need to take care of the brain, which, like other organs in the body, is impacted by our lifestyle. As such, what we eat [10], how we move [20], and the quality of our sleep [9] impact the functioning of our brain. In addition, how we handle stress [14] and other emotions [6], the quality of our relationships [21], and our sense of purpose [22] all play a role in brain/mental health.
A new concept of the brain is emerging. Instead of being a static organ that doesn't change after adolescence, the brain is now seen as having a lifelong dynamic ability to change in response to its environment. Neuroplasticity is the term used to explain the brain's ability to change (from small cellular changes to complete remapping) in response to new learning, experience, or injury. This new understanding underlines the importance of paying attention to our brain health and development. The brain as an organ (like the heart) needs to experience a "brain-healthy" lifestyle that includes the lifestyle guideline [15]s in this website.
When suffering from moderate to severe symptoms of depression or anxiety, it is critical to have a working relationship with a provider, or team of providers, who can help you choose your treatment approach and evaluate its effectiveness. An integrative approach includes psychosocial therapies [17] and the judicious use of medication [18], as well as evidence-based complementary therapies [16] and health-promoting lifestyle changes [15]. The providers may include a primary care physician, nurse practitioner, psychotherapist, or other professional who is philosophically aligned with you, as well as integrative therapy providers.
If you are taking any oral natural supplements in combination with conventional prescription medications, it is critical for both the prescriber and the pharmacist to be aware which supplements you are taking.
If there are any thoughts of or plans for suicide, a conventional therapist, psychiatrist, or physician must be involved immediately, even if that necessitates the use of emergency medicine services. If someone doesn't willingly request help, the family or other supportive members of that person's social sphere may need to intervene and engage services. The risk for suicide often increases after early improvement induced by either medications or supplements, as the individual finds more energy and a sense of self-control. Support during this time of treatment is critical.
Ways to start to take care of your brain (and the rest of your body).
1) Breathe………..slow exhalation helps relax the body
2) Move your body
3) Spend time in nature
4) Get regular, replenishing sleep
5) Spend time with supportive friends/family
6) Accept imperfection
7) Eat real/functional foods and drink lots of water
8) Meditate (sitting or moving) or take regular time for self-awareness practice
9) Practice forgiveness
10) Practice gratitude daily
DISCLAIMER: The information in this website page is not to be used in place of medical treatment by a health or mental health provider.
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/images/thumbnails/Depressionv2.jpg
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/tips-change/holistic-approach-anxiety
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/health/stress-mastery/learn-relaxation-techniques
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/security/facing-fear/how-deal-chronic-fear-and-anxiety
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/health/thoughts-emotions/emotions-assessment
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/health/thoughts-emotions
[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/environment
[8] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/spirituality
[9] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/health/sleep
[10] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/health/diet-nutrition
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome
[12] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/migraine
[13] https://umncsh.typeform.com/to/MwTg0l
[14] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/health/stress-mastery
[15] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/manage-health-conditions/anxiety-depression/what-lifestyle-changes-are-recommended-anxiety-and-depre
[16] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/manage-health-conditions/anxiety-depression/what-integrative-therapies-and-healing-practices-might-h
[17] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/manage-health-conditions/anxiety-depression/what-types-psychotherapy-are-helpful-anxiety-and-depress
[18] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/manage-health-conditions/anxiety-depression/what-about-prescription-medication-and-treatments-anxiet
[19] http://www.inimh.org/
[20] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/physical-activity-fitness
[21] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/relationships
[22] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/purpose
[23] http://www.cdc.gov/features/dsdepression/
[24] http://www.nimh.nih.gov/statistics/1anyanx_adult.shtml
[25] http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/index.shtml#pub1
[26] http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs369/en/
[27] http://www.adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics
[28] http://www.nimh.nih.gov/statistics/1mdd_adult.shtml
[29] http://www.functionalmedicine.org/
[30] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term28
[31] http://nccam.nih.gov/health/naturopathy/
[32] http://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/Depression/dep_home.htm
[33] http://www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative/modules/depression
[34] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/karen-lawson-md
[35] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/sue-towey-rn-cns-ms-lp
[36] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/meditation-exercise
[37] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/reduce-fear-mindful-relaxation
[38] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/strategies-dealing-difficult-emotions
[39] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/identify-stressful-thinking-habits
[40] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/2-minute-tips-how-practice-self-compassion


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March 26, 2014 —
Having survived the flu and determined to join the real world once again, I had a spring in my step when Skytop Farm (www.skytopfarmny.com [2]) manager Jen Franklin called to inform me that there were new foals to visit, so I slipped a CD in the player, put pedal to the metal and drove myself to the sprawling acreage that is home to the thoroughbred horses that call Skytop home. The breeding farm that boasts "around the clock care for your mare during and after her pregnancy" is a bucolic setting nestled in the hills above Roscoe, NY, and the two new colts were as precious as possible. "At this point, they're like giant puppies," Franklin explained. "They wag their stubby tails, follow you around and are a little goofy." With just a few days under their belts, the boys were nursing, napping and still a bit wobbly, but adorable doesn't even begin to describe. The mares allowed me to get pretty close, snap some pics and nibbled on the treats I gave them while keeping a sharp eye on their babies. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect way to usher in the first day of spring and with a song in my heart, I nuzzled with three-day-old "Paddy," waved my goodbyes and headed out, in search of adventure.
Having heard that world-renowned singer Dorothy Stone would be appearing in Hawley, PA (www.silkmillharmony.com [3]) I did a bit of research and instantly made a reservation. Stone has taught and performed in opera, musical theatre and recitals throughout the United States, Europe and South America, and having experienced her in person, now I know why. "Harmony Presents" producer Jill Carletti promised that Dorothy (www.vocedoro.org [4]) would present an evening of classical compositions mixed with standards and a bit of Broadway thrown into the mix, and Ms. Stone delivered all that and so much more. Her voice, which is (IMHO) beyond magnificent, is matched by her mesmerizing stage presence and impeccable acting prowess which, when combined, swept the audience up in an evening that gave me goosebumps and thrilled us all to the core. Acknowledging the small crowd seated at café tables in the Boiler Room, Stone put the mic aside, saying, "Let's keep it nice and casual and pretend we're all in my living room in Paris, sharing a glass of wine and espousing the pros and cons of amour." Displaying an amazing range of emotions and techniques, Ms. Stone left the audience breathless with her renditions of "La Vie en Rose" and "Allez Vous-En" (please go away) before mixing it up with Amanda McBroom's "Ship in a Bottle." It's not easy to combine German composer Robert Schumann with Irving Berlin, followed by Hoagy Carmichael's "The Nearness of You," but Stone made it seem so, effortlessly approaching each style with incredible skill and vocal prowess that had the audience on its feet cheering and clamoring for more. Why were there empty seats? I've no idea, and anyone who claims that there is no top-drawer entertainment and nothing to do on any given weekend here in the Upper Delaware River Valley is just plain wrong. Carletti's claim that "The Gold Magnolias" performance (April 5) will be "amazing" and guarantees that the band's "Brooklyn southern soul will make you dance, stomp and sing" sounds promising, so Dharma and I will be sitting ringside for that.
Still whistling a happy tune, I made my way to Narrowsburg, NY and the DVAA (www.artsalliancesite.org [5]) "Salon Series" presentation of Jazzmosis at the Krause Recital Hall. Having heard that these guys were "not to be missed" turned out to be true as Executive Director Elaine Giguere introduced band leader Greg Fiske (sax), Steve Schwartz (guitar), Tom Volpe (bass) and Mike Cervone (drums) to the sold-out crowd that turned out to show their support of the four guys who "explore and create a sound that has the energy of rock, the improvisational spark of jazz and the element of surprise that can go in any direction" (www.Facebook.com/Jazzmosis [6]). All of the guys are accomplished to a fault and play off of each other with great verve and style, but drummer Cervone deserves a shout-out for his impressive skills that wowed the crowd. Wishing that the same audience of music lovers had been in Hawley the night before, I made sure to tell everyone about Harmony Presents and their offerings on the other side of the river, before I left the building, humming, singing and feeling just plain good. Springtime in the Catskills? It's like music to my ears.


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Woodsboro ISD School Board consists of Robbie Thomas, president; Henry Fierova, vice-president; Mandy Nixon, secretary; Jessica Blaschke, Jeff Gillespie, Ruby Martinez, and Tim Moses.
The board bears responsibility in Woodsboro for the annual budget of over $5 million, 515 students, and 88 employees.
These volunteer school board members serve countless hours working to improve public education. In difficult times, school trustees develop policies and make tough decisions on complex educational and social issues that affect the entire community and the lives of individual students.
School trustees have a tremendous responsibility, preparing today's students-and tomorrow's leaders-for productive roles in our society. School board members are the voice of their communities, serving first and foremost in the best interest of our children.
We at Woodsboro proudly join educators and community members in saluting these education advocates as they provide leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding, and school facilities. Our board is one of over 1,200 district and county boards across the state. These boards enable us to have local control of our public schools, meaning that decisions are made by local leaders who understand the community's unique culture, values and challenges. These individuals deserve recognition and thanks for their commitment and dedication to the continuing success of our students and schools.
When you see them around the community, give them a big, "thanks." They truly agonize over what's in the best interests of the children of Woodsboro.
They have made some outstanding, and sometimes difficult, decisions concerning future facilities improvements, the Dome Multi-purpose Center, staffing, and preparation for the new state examination (STAAR) and Accountability System in the last few months.
Sometimes these decisions are not popular, but they are focused on the students and their current and future needs. You can always learn more about your Woodsboro Board by attending board meetings on the third Monday of each month.
Please support them with your prayers and kind words.