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Objective: To review the clinical characteristics of patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and to compare their visual outcome with those of patients with optic neuritis (ON) and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Methods: Thirty-three patients with NMO underwent neuro-ophthalmic evaluation, including automated perimetry along with 30 patients with MS. Visual function in both groups was compared overall and specifically for eyes after a single episode of ON.
Results: Visual function and average visual field (VF) mean deviation were significantly worse in eyes of patients with NMO. After a single episode of ON, the VF was normal in only 2 of 36 eyes of patients with NMO compared to 17 of 35 eyes with MS (P < 0.001). The statistical analysis indicated that after a single episode of ON, the odds ratio for having NMO was 6.0 (confidence interval [CI]: 1.6–21.9) when VF mean deviation was worse than -20.0 dB while the odds ratio for having MS was 16.0 (CI: 3.6–68.7) when better than -3.0 dB.
Conclusion: Visual outcome was significantly worse in NMO than in MS. After a single episode of ON, suspicion of NMO should be raised in the presence of severe residual VF deficit with automated perimetry and lowered in the case of complete VF recovery.
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), or Devic disease, is a severe idiopathic immune-mediated inflammatory disease predominantly affecting the spinal cord and optic nerves (1,2). NMO was originally considered an unusual variant of multiple sclerosis (MS), characterized by monophasic bilateral optic neuritis (ON) and acute transverse myelitis. However, recent studies have demonstrated that most NMO patients have a relapsing course and that NMO and MS differ with regard to histopathologic and immunopathologic features (3,4). The discovery of NMO antibodies has made it possible to differentiate NMO from MS and define the clinical spectrum of the disorder (4,5). ON may occur simultaneously with, precede, or follow the development of myelitis. NMO patients with early isolated ON are often misdiagnosed with idiopathic or MS-related ON, a relatively common disorder, which tends to run a benign clinical course with spontaneous visual recovery over a 1-year period (6). The frequent occurrence of normal cranial MRI in NMO patients can further mislead to the diagnosis of benign self-limited disease. However, NMO is a much more disabling condition requiring prompt recognition and immunosuppressive treatment. While establishing the diagnosis has been facilitated by the detection of NMO antibodies, clinical signs and symptoms are crucial for suspecting the disease and pursuing appropriate investigations. Furthermore, the sensitivity of currently available antibody assays is variable, and false-negative results are common (7,8).
Several authors have reviewed the neurological and visual findings of NMO patients in attempting to distinguish between NMO and MS (9–11). Merle et al (12) addressed the visual outcome in patients with NMO in evaluating 30 patients with NMO and 47 patients with MS. They found visual impairment to be more severe in NMO than in MS. However, visual field (VF) data were not reported, and no distinction was made between eyes affected by one or multiple attacks of ON.
The purpose of the present study was to compare a cohort of NMO patients to a group of MS patients with regard to visual outcome, including automated perimetry findings. In addition, the study compared visual outcome in the 2 groups after a single episode of ON.
This was a comparative study of 33 patients with NMO and 30 patients with MS who were evaluated on the neuro-ophthalmology service of the Division of Ophthalmology and the Department of Neurology of the University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil, between October 2009 and February 2011. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the University of São Paulo Medical School.
Group 1 included 33 patients with previously diagnosed NMO who underwent comprehensive ophthalmic examination, including measurement of best-corrected visual acuity (VA) using the full-contrast Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study chart and VF measured with a Humphrey perimeter model HFA II 750 (Humphrey systems, San Diego, CA). All patients had been in remission for at least 6 months.
The diagnosis of NMO was based on the revised diagnostic criteria of Wingerchuck et al (13), which consist of 2 index events, ON and acute transverse myelitis, and at least 2 of 3 supportive findings: contiguous spinal cord lesion on MRI involving more than 3 vertebral segments, brain MRI not meeting diagnostic criteria for MS and NMO-seropositive status.
Group 2 included 30 consecutive patients who had previously diagnosed MS, had been in remission for at least 6 months, and received the same ophthalmic evaluation during follow-up visits in the same period. All patients had clinically definitive MS according to the McDonald criteria (14).
In both groups, exclusion criteria were diagnosis of optic neuropathies other than ON, history of intraocular pressure elevation, clinical signs of glaucomatous optic neuropathy, and optic disc anomaly. The diagnosis of ON was based on the history of acute progressing vision loss usually associated with pain on eye movement and documentation of decreased VA, VF defect, relative afferent pupillary defect and a compatible fundus examination (normal or optic disc edema).
VF was initially classified as normal or abnormal. A normal VF was defined as a pattern standard deviation within the 95% confidence limits, a mean deviation (MD) above −3.0 dB and a glaucoma hemifield test result within normal limits. Abnormal VF was either diffuse or isolated, according to the classification used in the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial (ONTT) (15). Loss of sensitivity was graded as normal (MD above −3.0 dB), minimal (MD from −3.0 to −6.0 dB), moderate (MD from −6.1 to −20.0 dB), or severe (MD worse than −20.0 dB). To qualify as diffuse sensitivity loss, most of the VF loss appearing on the overall deviation probability plot had to be absent on the pattern deviation probability plot. Localized loss on VF was defined as a defect on the overall deviation probability plot persisting on the pattern deviation plot. For localized deficits, the most prominent pattern (i.e., central, superotemporal, superonasal, inferotemporal, and inferonasal) (15,16) was used in the classification procedure.
We used the unpaired "t" test for comparisons of normally distributed parameters and the Mann-Whitney test for parameters that did not satisfy the normality assumption. In addition, the χ2 or Fisher exact test was used for comparison of proportions. The odds ratio was calculated in the usual manner. A P value of less than .05 was considered statistically significant.
Group 1 comprised 33 patients with NMO (female, n = 30; white, n = 7; black, n = 8; Asian, n = 2; mixed race, n = 16). The average age at onset of disease was 31.8 ± 10.0 years (range, 17–50 years; distribution: <20 years, n = 1; 20–40 years, n = 24; >40 years, n = 8). Eighteen patients presented with transverse myelitis, 9 with ON (7 unilateral and 2 bilateral), and 6 with simultaneous transverse myelitis and ON.
The clinical course was relapsing in 20 and nonrelapsing in 13. NMO antibody was obtained in 23 patients and tested positive in 11. Thirty-two patients were treated with high-dose corticosteroids at the disease onset. One eye only (n = 14) or both eyes (n = 19) were affected.
Group 2 comprised 30 MS patients (female, n = 26; white, n = 20; black, n = 4; mixed race, n = 6). The average age at onset was 28.1 ± 7.4 years (range, 13–42 years; distribution: <20 years, n = 4; 20–40 years, n = 25; >40 years, n = 1). Sixteen patients presented with ON (10 unilateral and 6 bilateral). One eye only (n = 17) or both eyes (n = 13) were affected.
In Group 1, 11 patients had severe VA loss (worse than 20/200) (bilateral, n = 9; unilateral, n = 2). In Group 2, only 1 patient had severe VA loss (unilateral) (P < 0.001) (Table 1). In the group of MS patients, 2 had the last ON attack 9 months prior to examination; all others had ON more than 1 year previously (median = 36 months; range, 9–144 months). In the group of NMO patients, ON occurred 8 months (n = 1) or 9 months (n = 2) or more than 1 year previously (n = 27) (median = 21.5 months, range, 8–120 months). No significant difference was found between the groups with regard to the time from the ON attack to the examination (P = 0.119; Mann-Whitney test)
In the 33 NMO patients, ON occurred in 52 eyes. The average VF MD was −10.8 ± 8.6 dB in the 43 affected eyes (excluding 9 eyes that were unable to perform automated VF due to poor vision). In Group 2, the average VF MD of 43 eyes affected with ON secondary to MS was −4.6 ± 5.2 dB (excluding 1 due to poor vision) (P < 0.001, Student t test).
Analysis of the VF results of the 36 eyes from 33 NMO patients and the 35 eyes from 30 MS patients affected by a single attack of ON is shown in Table 2. A significant difference was observed between the groups with regard to the number of eyes with normal VF (MD better than −3.0 dB) (P < 0.001; χ2 test). The 2 groups also differed significantly with regard to average VF MD after a single episode of ON (P < 0.001, χ2 test).
Based on the findings presented on Table 2, the odds ratio for having NMO or MS after a single episode of severe ON was calculated. Thus, the odds ratio for having NMO was 6.0 (confidence interval [CI], 1.6–21.9) when MD was worse than −20.0 dB, while the odds ratio for having MS was 16.06 (CI, 3.6–68.7) when better than −3.0 dB.
In assessing the pattern of VF defect after a single episode of ON, 9 abnormal eyes in group 1 and 1 in group 2 had to be excluded because of poor VA leaving 27 abnormal eyes in group 1 and 17 in group 2. VF defects were diffuse in 9 of 27 eyes with NMO-related ON and in 5 of 17 eyes with MS-related ON. Specific patterns of localized VF loss are shown in Table 2. No significant difference was observed between the 2 groups.
In the present study, the final visual outcome was initially evaluated for both the groups regardless of the number of ON attacks. NMO patients fared significantly worse than MS patients, matching results published elsewhere (12,17). Average final VA was poorer, and severe visual loss was more prevalent in group 1 than in group 2. Likewise, the mean VF loss was significantly greater in group 1 than in group 2 (Table 1). Merle et al (12) evaluated the VA outcome of 30 NMO and 47 MS patients of Afro-Caribbean origin and found that the number of ON attacks and the incidence of severe VA loss were much more prevalent in NMO compared to MS eyes (12). VF findings were not reported, and no analysis of visual outcome following a single episode of ON was performed.
Rather than simply comparing the final visual outcome of eyes with NMO and MS, we also specifically evaluated visual function after a single attack of ON. ON secondary to NMO may precede spinal cord involvement. Because testing for NMO antibody has a sensitivity of 73% and specificity of 94% (4,13), clinical criteria are important in establishing the diagnosis of NMO. We found that a large number of eyes from patients with NMO presented severe VF defects, despite the fact that most patients were treated with corticosteroids in the acute stage of visual loss. On the other hand, most patients with MS experienced full VF recovery after the same event. Our statistical analysis shows that after a single episode of ON, a MD worse than −20.0 dB was associated with an odds ratio of 6.0 of having NMO, while a MD worse than −3.0 dB was associated with an odds ratio of 16.0 for having MS. Although the 95% CI is wide for such odds ratios (probably because the sample size is small), the striking difference between them indicate that VF recovery may be important in differentiating the 2 conditions.
It is interesting to compare the visual outcome of our NMO patients after a single episode of ON to that of the participants of the ONTT after 1 year of follow-up (6). In that study, 401 eyes were evaluated 1 year after the diagnosis of isolated ON; VF was normal in 55.9% and abnormal in 44.1% eyes (16). These percentages are significantly different from what we observed in eyes with NMO (P < 0.001) and similar to our group of patients with MS after a single episode of ON.
Whereas the severity of VF defect differed between the eyes with ON secondary to NMO and MS, respectively, the pattern of VF loss was similar in the 2 groups. Diffuse VF defects were observed in 33.3% and 29.4% of group 1 and group 2, respectively (Table 2). Nakajima et al (17) retrospectively reviewed the manual perimetry findings of 15 NMO and 20 MS patients and found that in 90% of MS patients, but only in 54% of NMO patients, ON attacks were associated with central scotoma. They found that altitudinal VF loss was the most frequent noncentral scotoma pattern in NMO following an episode of ON, and the prevalence of noncentral scotoma was greater in NMO than in MS, suggesting that an altitudinal defect is characteristic of ON in NMO patients (17). Our study did not confirm this finding since none of the 27 eyes of patients with NMO displayed altitudinal VF defect patterns (Table 2). It is uncertain if this is due to the fact that Nakajima et al (17) employed manual perimetry while we used an automated technique.
We acknowledge that our study may be limited by the fact that treatment of ON during the acute stage was not standardized and that maintenance therapy was not the same for all patients. However, since visual loss after ON (isolated or secondary to MS) usually improves spontaneously (6), our data suggest that NMO should be considered when visual recovery is poor or when severe VF loss is persistent. Since treatment paradigms differ for patients with NMO and MS, it is essential to establish the correct diagnosis early in the clinical course. Our findings support the concept that the visual outcome after a single episode of ON is an important factor to consider in this differential diagnosis.
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The Westmoreland School Board made good on the intentions it established at a meeting on May 16, packing the supervisors' June 13 meeting room with supporters of a request for an additional $500,000 of local revenue to support the county school division's 2011-2012 budget.
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The May 16 resolution advised of the School Board's determination "that the [adopted budget's] adverse impact of personnel cuts on Westmoreland County students' academic performance is determined to be unacceptably severe." The measure noted the supervisors' prior assurances that additional funding would be provided at a later date if some urgent need arose.
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The supervisors obliged with adoption of their own motion to convene in joint session with the county School Board in order to discuss the various positions outlined in the May 16 resolution. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, in A.T. Johnson auditorium and will include evaluation of the most recently developed school division fund balance projections.
The supervisors' June 13 resolution includes acknowledgement of that board's "understanding that the current [school division fund balance] estimate is approximately $800,000 for the current fiscal year. Once the current appropriation of the fund balance is subtracted from the actual sum, it appears that $600,000-plus will be available for appropriation" to support the county school division.
"The Board of Supervisors is receptive to discussing these particular issues and considering appropriation of these funds towards the upcoming fiscal year's budget. We encourage the incoming superintendent to continue working with our financial personnel as [Interim Superintendent James] Cook has done, so that she may be brought up to speed on the budget and perhaps offer some insight to the process."
The language of the foregoing motion was established prior to this Monday evening's Board of Supervisors meeting, but the previously conceived meeting timeline was moved forward from the initially conceived August date to next Tuesday evening in order to facilitate the school division's ability to immediately reinstate the personnel it otherwise would lose.
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"Many operations do not track the shrink they experience, even as it remains a major drag on financial performance," he said. "Very often no concerted effort is made to address security issues until the problem becomes so serious that a response can no long longer be avoided.
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Large retail chains usually employ technology to constantly evaluate transaction patterns and in some cases even movement of hands and items at register stations, he added.
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We challenge assumptions, embrace risk and act with conviction in order to deliver "what's next" in everything we do.
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For our organization, colleagues, customers, and partners, we are relentless in our pursuit of exceptional work, our search for growth and creating places with lasting value.
At Crescent, we approach every development as a chance to create the greatest place for its purpose. From amenity-rich resorts to efficiency-focused offices, we attempt to create exceptional environments that deliver what matters most to our consumers. Our projects go beyond brick and mortar to ensure their long-term success and sustainability. By paying close attention to the fine details for all four of our workstreams, we can work simultaneously and efficiently to create the best developments for the objectives at hand.
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Our team of experienced professionals has led the industry through both strong markets and challenging times. Their perspective is enriched with an intimate knowledge of buildings, developments, towns and cities across the world. We combine big picture thinkers with experienced industry veterans to create a team with the ability to handle any challenge, and take advantage of opportunity. The collaboration between the company's diverse areas of expertise ensures the best ideas and solutions for each particular location and market.
We strive to incorporate stewardship into every project, to make difficult decisions that address current and future challenges, and to improve continuously. Through ongoing measurement, we hold ourselves accountable to challenging goals in traditional areas of environmental sustainability and in community building, health, happiness and longevity. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that the land and communities under our stewardship remain vibrant. We seek to leave behind legacies whose value builds with time.
There is only so much of a sustainability journey that can be told with words. Words mean very little without the actions to back them up. We will continue to gather our data and "story" in a traditional sense over the coming months and years. For now, we invite you to explore some of our favorite conversations around sustainability. We hope others will join in.
This fall we were given the gift of working with Deidre and her family as they watched their home being built. We are reminded of what is truly important in life and are grateful. We can't wait for Deidre and her children to move into their new home in time for the holidays.
We are excited to unveil our first Statement of Stewardship Report. While we are proud of the stories and examples described in this report, we also recognize that part of being a good steward is staying open and transparent about our efforts. We look forward to sharing our stewardship journey with you in future reports.
The Crescent Cares program celebrates the impact our employees can have in our local communities when we come together as one powerful force. We are expecting, not just allowing, our team members to take responsibility for the vitality of those who surround us in the communities we develop.
Jay Walea, Director of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, gives us an unprecedented glimpse into the heart and soul of caring for our land. The work of the conservancy is not only helping to maintain beautiful land and habitats, but is transforming the lives of those that touch it most closely.
Corporate Social Responsibility's Return On Investment within the Real Estate Sector.
In past years, there was a perception among renters that living in a sustainable community equated to higher rents. Some communities strayed from marketing their communities as green.
Sustainability is not optional for Crescent Communities. We constantly seek out new and unique ways to lessen the environment impact. Watch how.
Our employees are rewarded with a lively and challenging work environment, a supportive and open-door structure, competitive compensation and a flexible benefits program that provides an array of options to meet our employees' changing benefit needs.
We believe the key to a great company is its people. It is hard for us to explain each person's unique connection to our organization and why they choose Crescent to call home for their career. The best way to get a true feel for life at Crescent, is to listen to what our employees have to say themselves. We invite you to meet some of our team and hear our story through them.
Sustainability lies at the heart of everything we do. For every new project, sustainable planning, building and development choices are required in order to maintain our commitment to doing what's right.
We won't lie. It takes a lot of work to deliver outstanding projects. That doesn't mean we can't have fun doing it. At Crescent, we strive to cultivate a creative workplace and apply lessons learned during "play" back into our work.
Kids have a way of putting everything into perspective. Their innocence and simplistic view of the world is refreshing. They have no problem telling it like it is. On Bring Your Kids to Work Day, we gathered a few of Crescent's Next Generation and had some candid conversations. Listen and learn what life is like here at Crescent through the eyes of our children.
While building high-quality, sustainable residential spaces remains a priority, well-designed outdoor spaces allow our homes to connect as part of a functional, vibrant and sustainable community.
What if the land brought people together? If we considered the land in determining how to best design a community. At Oakland Park that is exactly what's happening. From residents to planners, they agree that a development can successfully meet the needs of both its people and the land.
What do people want? Sometimes you don't know until you ask. And asking isn't enough. Learning to listen and respond to the community's needs is the key to creating great places.
Stewardship of the land is a big piece of what we do as a community. We've taken great care to protect the natural environment at Lake James. We want to ensure that the way it is today is the way it's going to stay for many years to come.
Oakland Park is a unique community that incorporates sustainability into every level of the development. The overall community is certified under the Florida Green Building Coalition, and all homes within Oakland Park must be certified under FGBC
A trail is just a trail. Well, not in Winter Garden. The West-Orange Trail represents the core of activity and livelihood in this community. Oakland Park recognizes the uniqueness of the trail and has chosen to celebrate it. Whether it is someone out getting exercise or a parent walking a child to school, the opportunity for both connectivity and healthy living is unparalleled.
The business and affairs of the Company are directed, managed and controlled by our Board of Managers, which currently consists of the following seven people:
Daniel C. Van Epp, Non-Executive Chairman of Board of Managers - Mr. Van Epp has served as Non-Executive Chairman of Holdings' Board of Managers since January 2012 and, from September to December 2011, was our interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Van Epp also is Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Acquisitions and Chief Investment Officer of Newland Real Estate Group, LLC, a diversified real estate management and development company specializing in MPCs. In those roles, he provides strategic and operational consultation to the Chairman of Newland, while also leading the company's efforts in capital markets and acquisitions. Mr. Van Epp previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Newland and President of its Mountain Region beginning in 2005. Mr. Van Epp has more than three decades of experience in real estate entity management and leadership, most recently as owner of The Van Epp Companies, a Nevada company which provides consulting services in the real estate development arena. From 1995 until 2004, he was Senior Vice President of The Rouse Company and President of its affiliate, The Howard Hughes Corporation, where he was responsible for the planning, development and production of residential, retail and office projects totaling millions of square feet. While at the Hughes Corporation, he led the development of its flagship community, Summerlin, in Las Vegas. Mr. Van Epp holds a bachelor's degree in building construction from Virginia Tech.
Gregory D. Ethridge, Member of Board of Managers - Mr. Ethridge is a Partner at MatlinPatterson Global Advisers LLC and joined the firm in January 2009. MatlinPatterson Global Advisers LLC is the investment manager of MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners III L.P., one of our principal equity holders. Prior to joining MatlinPatterson Global Advisers LLC, Mr. Ethridge was a Principal in the Restructuring Group at Broadpoint Capital Inc. (subsequently renamed Gleacher & Company, Inc.), an investment banking firm. He started his career in crisis management at Conway, Del Genio, Gries & Co. in New York advising companies in Chapter 11. In 2001, he joined the Recapitalizaton and Restructuring Group at Jefferies & Company, Inc., where he executed corporate restructurings and leveraged finance transactions until 2005 when he joined Parallel Investment Partners LP (formerly part of Saunders, Karp and Megrue) as a principal investor executing recapitalizations, buyouts and growth capital investments in middle market companies. In 2006, he was one of two founding members of the New York corporate finance restructuring practice for Imperial Capital LLC. Mr. Ethridge graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where he received a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in accounting.
Soo Y. Kim, Member of Board of Managers - Ms. Kim is a Portfolio Manager at Anchorage Capital Group, L.L.C., where she is responsible for the firm's US Real Estate, CLO and CBO businesses. Anchorage Capital Group is one of our principal equity holders. Prior to joining Anchorage Capital Group in 2009, Ms. Kim worked at Goldman Sachs, most recently as a Vice President in the Americas Special Situations Group where she was one of the industry heads responsible for the Group's $3 billion public investment portfolio. Ms. Kim joined Goldman Sachs in 2001 into its Principal Investment Area and was a member of the investment team in the Distressed Debt Principal Investing Group where she invested in capital structure of stressed or distressed companies in a broad range of industries. Ms. Kim received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and management science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master's degree in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Peter Schoels, Member of Board of Managers - Mr. Schoels is the Managing Partner at MatlinPatterson Global Advisers LLC. MatlinPatterson Global Advisers LLC is the investment manager of MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners III L.P., one of our principal equity holders. Prior to joining MatlinPatterson Global Advisers LLC in July 2002, Mr. Schoels was a member of Credit Suisse's Distressed Group, which he joined in 2001. From 2000 to 2001, Mr. Schoels was Director of Finance and Strategy for Tradeledger and Knowledge Platform, application service providers focused on systems integration and content management, respectively, both subsidiaries of Itim Group Plc. From 1998 to 2000, he was Manager of Mergers and Acquisitions for Ispat International NV, the fourth largest steel company in the world, specializing in buying distressed steel assets in emerging markets. Mr. Schoels holds a master's degree in business administration from United Business Institutes in Brussels, Belgium, and a bachelor's degree in international business from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Thomas K. Sittema, Member of Board of Managers - Mr. Sittema is chief executive officer of CNL Financial Group, a leading private investment firm that provides global real estate and alternative investments. Sittema joined CNL in 2009 and assumed the CEO position in January of 2011. He leads a team that advises four real estate funds and a business development company. Since its inception in 1973, CNL Financial and its affiliates have formed or acquired companies with more than $26 billion in assets. Prior to joining CNL Financial, Mr. Sittema was managing director of real estate, gaming and lodging investment banking for Bank of America Merrill Lynch serving in numerous capacities, including sector head of REITS and lodging. Mr. Sittema led more than $20 billion in M&A transactions, $5 billion in equity offerings and more than $35 billion in debt transactions. Mr. Sittema's career has also included real estate financing and management of the Dallas real estate office for Bank of America and its predecessors. In 2007, he was named one of the "Seven Investment Bankers Every Director Should Know" by Corporate Board Member Magazine. Mr. Sittema earned a bachelor's degree in business administration at Dordt College and MBA in finance from Indiana University.
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Springfield, Compton? According to The Game, Matt Groening is keepin' it G in The Simpsons' upcoming landmark 25th season, tweeting: "Catch me on the Simpsons next month when Bart has a dream that he is 'The Game' in class ha ha ha..." The LA rapper Instagramed a photo of yung Bartholomew swagged the fuck out in a Jesus piece (wonder if he copped it from Flanders' Leftorium), Givenchy T-shirt, and fresh 13's. But while I'd kill to see El Barto spit anything off The Documentary, something isn't adding up. Forgiving that the photo looks as though it was pulled directly from the annals of Bootleg Bart, I watched The Simpsons Season 24 finale like a month ago. Season 25 doesn't hit FOX until this fall, so I'm not sure where this "next month" is coming from. Additionally FOX has yet to verify The Game's appearance; officially confirmed guest stars include Kristen Wiig, Stan Lee, and Gordon Ramsay among others. Fingers crossed that Bartman's dream will become a reality, but for now, take a look back at his come up. Here's a deep cut "Deep Deep Trouble" from the classic second season:


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A federal jury finds an ex-Hawaii soldier guilty of murder in the beating death of 5-year-old daughter.
The verdict was handed down Thursday morning.
Naeem Williams was accused of being responsible for the death of his daughter Talia.
Williams could face the death penalty even though Hawaii abolished capital punishment nearly 60 years ago. The penalty phase is scheduled to start on Tuesday.
The jury began deliberations Wednesday after a trial that has lasted more than one month.
Williams faced five charges including murder, aiding murder, conspiracy, obstructing justice and making false statements and was found guilty on all five counts.
Williams was tried in the federal system because the crime allegedly took place at the family's home at Wheeler Army Airfield.
The defense argued it's unclear whether Williams -- who testified he beat his daughter often out of frustration -- caused an injury that directly led to her death.
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With their light, slim design and long battery life, X Series laptops travel easily, whether to another meeting or another country. Yet with their legendary ThinkPad performance, you sacrifice nothing in return.
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Ultrathin. Ultralight. Ultratough. For the average Ultrabook™ these attributes may sound like a contradiction. But the new X1 Carbon is far above average. It features a carbon-fiber reinforced chassis & passes durability tests in extreme environments. Plus, it delivers more than all-day battery life, includes faster, more powerful storage performance, & has innovative docking options available, including wireless.LEARN MORE
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The definition of versatility, this 2-in-1 convertible laptop adapts to your business with 4 flexible modes to work, present, create, & connect. Features a stunning display with intense color & deep contrast, a dockable, rechargable stylus pen, plus, the fastest, advanced mobile broadband technology available.Learn More
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Sixteen mirrored glass panes are skillfully cut, shaped and fitted by hand to create each of these stars. Framed in antiqued brass, the glass has a mottled gilded finish that lends warmth and opulence to the light-catching facets.
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- Iron metal frame with a gilt finish; mirror-glass panes.
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Frederick R. Munson
MUNSON, Frederick R., went home to be with the Lord at his home on Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with heart failure.
Fred was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on April l1, 1947, a son of the late Jesse and Doris Filley Munson.
Fred received his education at Scranton High School and Penn State University. Until his retirement he was the co- owner and chief financial officer at Excel Mining in Cadiz, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by one brother, Jesse G. Munson, Jr. in 1975.
Surviving are his wife, Therese (Murphy) Munson; two daughters, Kaylee (Dan) Owen of Wintersville, OH and Kelley (Jeff) Berns of Ocean View, New Jersey; two sons, Bradley (Jodie) Munson of St. Clairsville, OH and Greg (Mica) McFadden of Wintersville, OH; eight grandchildren, DaKota McFadden, Greg McFadden, Jackson Owen, Elias Owen, Brendan Berns, Meghan Berns, Emma Munson and Eva Munson; two stepgrandchildren, Hunter and Haylee Hoffman; one sister, Sylvia (Charles) Hazelton of Olyphant, PA; two brothers, Terrance (Eileen) Munson of Tamaqua, PA and Robert Munson of Scranton, PA; four nephews, and one niece.
At Fred's request there will be no visitation. A private funeral service for the family will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, with Father Tim Huffman from St. Peter's Catholic Church officiating. Interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Peter's Catholic Church.
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Lana Del Rey Wears A See-Through Crop Top & Polka Dot Skirt
Lana Del Rey is one of music's newest darlings, but it seems like she's still trying to figure out her style. Sometimes she wears Guns N' Roses t-shirts, and other times she wears sport-themed jackets. As long as she's having fun, who cares!
We spotted her leaving her hotel in London, England, today wearing a see-through crop top paired with a see-through polka dot skirt.
The singer has sparked rumors that she's dating Axl Rose after she was photographed leaving Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles with the rock star and driving off with him. Meanwhile, Axl stunned Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bosses yesterday by declining his induction as a member of Guns N' Roses.
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Alphabet Letter L Lamb
Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities and Worksheets
Alphabet > Letter L > L is for Lamb
Animals > Mammals >
Farm > Lamb
Bible > Alphabet and activities >
Standard block
Holidays and Events > Lamb events
Nutrition > Protein group
Seasons > Spring
Here are printable materials and some suggestions to present letter L. The presentation ideally should be part of lamb themed activities and/or crafts.
Animals > Mammals > Farm > Lamb
A lamb is a young sheep, or its meat used as food.
The sheep is an animal with hooves, hollow horns, and long, curly hair. Sheep are mammals that are raised for their wool; some people also use their milk and meat. They closely related to goats.
Alphabet Activity > Letter L is for Lamb
Present and display your option of letter L Lamb alphabet printable materials listed in the materials column.
* Finger and Pencil Tracing:
Trace letter L's in upper and lower case with your finger as you also sound out the letter. Invite the children to do the same on their coloring page (first presentation) or handwriting practice worksheet.
Encourage the children to trace the dotted letters with your choice of sharpened crayon, fine tip marker, coloring or regular pencil and demonstrate the direction of the arrows and numbers that help them trace the letter correctly. During the demonstration, you may want to count out loud as you trace so children become aware of how the number order aids them in the writing process.
*Find the letter L's: Have the children find all the letter L's in upper and lower case on the page and encourage them to circle or trace/shade them first. Visit each child to make sure they have identified the letter L's and then discuss the locations with the poster.
*Coloring Activity: Encourage the children to color the image in the coloring page or worksheet.
Letter L words (initial consonant sound): Letter L Activity Worksheet and Mini-Book
This worksheet and matching mini-book can be used as part of Letter L program of activities to reinforce letter practice and to identify related letter L words. Read suggested instructions for using the worksheet and mini-book.
Discuss other letter L words and images: First 'brainstorm' and ask the children about other words that have that beginning sound and write them on a board (dry erase board) as the children come up with example. You can print letter L in a different bright color to make it stand out. If you have illustrated alphabet books you can also use images in them. You can also display other L posters and coloring pages or even make a letter L classroom book using coloring images or color posters. Visit Letter L Printable Materials to make your choice.
Letter L Word Search & Handwriting Practice
The four and six word search game features a lamb and letter L words with pictures and handwriting practice.
Advanced independent handwriting practice:
1. Print your choice of printable lined-paper and encourage children to draw a lamb behind the page or print a lamb coloring page.
2. Drawing and writing paper Encourage children to draw and color a lamb and write letter L l.
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Thomas Nelson, religious publisher, to be purchased by HarperCollins
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Leaker Still On The Lam
HONG KONG (AP) — Edward Snowden is somewhere out of sight in Hong Kong and experts say he has few good options since coming out as the one who leaked top-secret documents about U.S. surveillance programs. There are a few Asian nations that don't have extradition treaties with the U.S., but they're mostly authoritarian governments and there are no guarantees. It could take a year or more to extradite Snowden, if he remains in Hong Kong.


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Vermont Gas Systems is requesting a certificate of public good for construction of the Addison Natural Gas Project, consisting of approximately 43 miles of transmission pipeline in Chittenden and Addison counties, approximately five miles of new distribution mainlines in Addison County, and three new gate stations in Williston, New Haven and Middlebury.
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Herman Clark
Services: Have been held.
Herman C. Clark, 88, of Portales, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Nursing Home in Clovis.
He was born on Aug. 5, 1915, in Dickens, Texas, to Cora Mae and Man Clark.
He grew up in the Rogers area and graduated from Rogers High School. He attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. He married Laverne Gandy on Jan. 25, 1935, in Clovis. He worked for many years in farming and operated a couple of local service stations. Family members said he was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a faithful Atlanta Braves fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jack Clark; and by his wife, Laverne Clark, who died October 14, 2001.
Survivors include a son, Dudley Clark (and wife, LaDonna) of Gardendale, Texas; a daughter, Fae Swinford (David) of Ruidoso; a brother, Troy Clark of Taylor, Texas; two sisters, Madge Ellerd and Lorene Roberts, both of Portales; four grandchildren, Kelly Hancock, Tracey Harris, April Clark and Venetia Dawn Davison; a great-grandchild, Morgan Davison; and several nieces and nephews.
Kenneth Broad will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery in Dora.
Honorary pallbearers are Troy, David, Lanoy, Kenneth and Donny Mac Clark, Doug Shafer and Gary Roberts.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Children's Home, 1356 Hwy 236, Portales, N.M. 88130.
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Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation to Receive 2006 Steve Patterson Sports Philanthropy Award
After a winning season on the football field, the Jacksonville Jaguars are being honored for their equally impressive work off the field. Today, the Sports Philanthropy Project and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation jointly announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation will receive the 2006 Steve Patterson Sports Philanthropy Award.
The Steve Patterson Sports Philanthropy Award is presented annually by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Sports Philanthropy Project to a sports team or athlete foundation whose work is devoted to improving the lives of others. The Jaguars Foundation is being honored for developing innovative community programs, which have received national recognition and have been widely replicated, and for their support of organizations and initiatives throughout the Jacksonville community focused on empowering young people. Between 1995 and 2005, the Jaguars Foundation awarded more than $9 million in cash grants and gave in-kind grants exceeding $430,000 annually in game tickets earned by youth and adults through local nonprofit organizations—a level of giving that places the Jaguars among the top tier of professional sports teams. The award also recognizes the Jaguars Foundation for their leadership in assisting other professional sports teams in developing their own philanthropic initiatives.
"The model of philanthropy that the Jacksonville Jaguars have created through their foundation uniquely demonstrates the power of professional sports teams and athletes to make a tangible, meaningful difference in their communities," said Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. "The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation stands out as a shining example of how professional sports teams can use their position in the community to improve the lives of people in need, especially the most vulnerable."
The Jaguars Foundation's programs include Honor Rows®, a ticket incentive program through which low-income youth earn a seat to a Jaguars home game by setting and attaining educational, personal improvement and volunteer service goals, which has been replicated by a number professional sports teams; The Official Playbooks®, which encourages reading and the use of public libraries; and Straight Talk™, a ground-breaking partnership with all local television media that produces and airs an annual prime time forum on the prevention of teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. The Straight Talk program was honored by the Council on Foundations with the 2005 Wilmer Shields Rich Bronze Award for Excellence in Communications.
The Jaguars team and foundation also have been recognized for their leadership in youth tobacco prevention initiatives, which included leading the NFL to a league-wide ban on tobacco advertising in Game Day publications.
"We could not be more pleased to have received the Steve Patterson Sports Philanthropy Award," said Delores Barr Weaver, co-owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chair/CEO of the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation. "Receiving an award of this caliber is an important affirmation and incentive for us to continue our work to improve the lives of those most in need in our community here in Jacksonville. The spotlight that this award casts on our efforts will require and enable us to do even more, and for that we are grateful as well."
The Steve Patterson Sports Philanthropy Award embodies the values of its namesake. Steve Patterson was a well-known center on three national championship basketball teams at UCLA, and later played in the NBA and coached at Arizona State University. Following his athletic career, Steve founded Patterson Sports Ventures, linking players, teams and sports foundations with important social causes. Tragically, Steve Patterson was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2004 and passed away a month later at the age of 56.
"I can think of no more fitting legacy to Steve's work and vision than this award," said Greg Johnson, executive director of the Sports Philanthropy Project. "Steve dedicated himself to harnessing the power of professional sports to improve the lives of others, and he'd have been proud of the Jaguars Foundation for their work. If, by recognizing the outstanding efforts of one team, we can encourage Steve's vision to thrive, then the award honors not only his legacy, but will be an important tool in advancing the notion of strategic sports philanthropy, which was important to Steve."
The Steve Patterson Sports Philanthropy Award will be officially presented to the Jaguars Foundation in Jacksonville at their Monday Night Football game on September 18, 2006, against the Super Bowl XL Champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers. The presentation will take place on-field during a pre-game ceremony. Details on this event are forthcoming. For more information please contact Jubi Headley, director of communications for the Sports Philanthropy Project, at (202) 320-1869 by telephone, or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Sports Philanthropy Project harnesses the power of sports to help build sustained and comprehensive social programs and services throughout the United States and Canada. SPP provides technical assistance to sports foundations, enabling them to define their mission and use the popularity and resources of professional athletes and teams to promote vibrant, healthy communities. SPP was launched in 1998 by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the largest philanthropy devoted to health and health care in the United States. For more information visit the Sports Philanthropy Project Web site at www.sportsphilanthropy.com.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focuses on the pressing health and health care issues facing our country. As the nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to improving the health and health care of all Americans, the Foundation works with a diverse group of organizations and individuals to identify solutions and achieve comprehensive, meaningful, and timely change. For more than 30 years the Foundation has brought experience, commitment, and a rigorous, balanced approach to the problems that affect the health and health care of those it serves. When it comes to helping Americans lead healthier lives and get the care they need, the Foundation expects to make a difference in your lifetime.
The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation's mission is: "Believing that youth represent the community's future, the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation is committed to serving the greater Jacksonville area through strategic financial, networking and volunteer support benefiting economically and socially disadvantaged youth and families. By building upon our city's strengths, we seek to realize the positive potential of our young people in need. In doing so, we aim to serve as a model to other sports franchises."


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Dry, Red Eyes? Maybe It's Rheumatoid Arthritis
The RA Rundown
The RA Rundown
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints. If you have RA, your immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues in your joints. The result is inflammation, which commonly causes painful, swollen, stiff joints.
While there's no cure for RA, treatments effectively can slow the progression of the disease, minimizing damage to joints, and relieving symptoms. The key to successful treatment is early diagnosis.
RA Complications
RA Complications
While pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints are the primary symptoms of RA, the inflammatory response of the misfiring immune system can cause a variety of other symptoms.
If you have RA, you may also have skin problems, a greater risk for infections, and anemia. RA also can cause lung disease, heart conditions, neuropathy, an increased risk for osteoporosis, and eye problems.
RA and the Eyes
RA and the Eyes
RA is the result of your immune system misfiring and the resulting inflammation can affect various parts of your body. Even your eyes are susceptible to this inflammation.
Up to one-quarter of patients with RA will experience some kind of disease in the eyes, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Symptoms of eye complications include dryness, pain, or a gritty feeling in the eyes, redness in the whites of the eyes, and blurred vision.
Do My Eye Problems Mean I Have RA?
Do My Eye Problems Mean I Have RA?
If you have dry or red eyes, it's possible you have the autoimmune disorder. Your symptoms could, of course, be caused by other conditions as well.
If you do have eye problems along with other symptoms of RA, like painful joints or flu-like symptoms, tell your doctor about your concerns. If you have any dryness, pain, redness, or itchiness in your eyes, regardless of other symptoms, you should see your doctor for a diagnosis.
Dry Eyes
Dry Eyes
The most common eye complaint for people with RA is dryness. The medical term for this is keratoconjunctivitis sicca. It occurs in 15 to 25 percent of RA patients, according to AAFP. This condition results from abnormalities in the tear ducts because of the actions of the immune system.
The symptoms associated with dry eyes are more common in the later part of the day, when tears from the tear duct have dried up and evaporated. Other symptoms of this condition include:
- redness
- blurred vision
- a feeling of debris in the eye
Redness in the eyes along with RA is most likely the result of scleritis. This condition occurs when the white part of the eye, known as the sclera, becomes inflamed. Redness caused by scleritis will not go away with the use of eye drops.
Scleritis also can cause pain in the eyes, light sensitivity, and reduced vision.
Uveitis is another possible complication of RA, but it's mostly seen in the juvenile form of the disease. Uveitis occurs when the uvea, the layer between the retina and the white of the eye, becomes inflamed. Symptoms include redness, pain, light sensitivity, and blurred vision.
The majority of cases of uveitis in children are caused by RA. Uveitis is treatable, but can cause blindness if ignored.
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is another type of autoimmune disorder that sometimes develops alongside RA. It affects the glands in the body that produce moisture and can cause dry and itchy eyes as well as a gritty feeling, as if sand is trapped in your eyes.
Sjögren's can cause other symptoms as well, including:
- dry mouth
- difficulty swallowing and speaking
- hoarseness
- mouth sores
- dry and cracked skin
- fatigue
- fever
- swollen joints and glands
Corneal Damage
Corneal Damage
The eye complications of RA can cause further complications, most often including damage to the cornea, which is the clear layer in the front of the eye. Dry eye, scleritis, uveitis, and Sjögren's can cause the cornea to become scratched, scarred, or ulcerated, if not treated.
If you have RA along with eye symptoms, it's essential that you get treatment. Corneal damage can cause permanent vision loss.
Treatment for Eye Complications
Treatment for Eye Complications
While many possible eye complications are associated with RA, they can all be controlled with proper treatment. Early detection is important, as is treatment for RA. If your RA is well controlled by medications, you'll be less likely to develop these eye disorders.
In addition to your RA medications, your doctor can help you treat your eye symptoms. Eye drops can help relieve dryness, and topical corticosteroids can relieve redness and itching. For deeper inflammations, corticosteroids injections can help.
● Arthritis and your eyes. (2013). Arthritis Foundation. Retrieved December 17, 2013, from http://www.arthritistoday.org/about-arthritis/arthritis-and-your-health/arthritis-and-your-eyes/eye-arthritis.php
● Patel, S.J. and Lundy, D.C. (2002). Ocular Manifestations of Autoimmune Disease. American Family Physician,15, 66(6), 991-998. Retrieved December 17, 2013, from http://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0915/p991.html
● Rheumatoid arthritis and eye conditions. (2009, August 31). Hospital for Special Surgery. Retrieved December 17, 2013, from http://www.hss.edu/conditions_rheumatoid-arthritis-eye-concerns.asp
● What is Sjögren's syndrome? (2013). Arthritis Foundation. Retrieved December 17, 2013, from http://www.arthritistoday.org/about-arthritis/types-of-arthritis/sjogrens-syndrome/what-you-need-to-know/sjogrens-syndrome-diagnosis.php
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Wind Load and Air Barrier Performance Levels
This article describes the air barrier performance requirements for the desired wind load design specifications. The performance level is not determined by the type of air barrier material, but by the installation details. Examples of how these details can impact the performance level for a given air barrier system are provided, with special emphasis on mechanically fastened air barriers.


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This is the latest in a series of weekly corrections of presidential horserace polls, reweighting polls with overcounts of Democrat voters and undercounts of GOP and Independent voters with a partisan participation which more closely resembles that of 2004 and 2010, when the GOP was enthusiastic about the election and the Democrats were not. Note: This is only a rough corrective to show approximately what the polls ought to look like with the Democrat bias removed, not a prediction of the election results.
Huffington Post kindly provides a chart showing the Democrat bias in the current polling here.
I am doing this average a couple days early in order to get a baseline before the first debate. The pollsters were also attempting to set a baseline and provided us with 6 likely voter polls for which we have the partisan weighting (excluding Rasmussen and Gallup):
Original Poll Results: Obama 49%, Romney 45%
Percentage Democrats outnumber Republicans: +6%
Corrected Results: Romney 48%, Obama 46%
ABC News/ Washington Post
Original Poll Results: Obama 49%, Romney 47%
Percentage Democrats outnumber Republicans: +3%
Corrected Results: Romney 49%, Obama 47%
Original Poll Results: Obama 50%, Romney 47%
Percentage Democrats outnumber Republicans: +8%
Corrected Results: Romney 51.5%, Obama 46.5%
Original Poll Results: Obama 51%, Romney 44%
Percentage Democrats outnumber Republicans: +7%
Corrected Results: Romney 47.5%, Obama 47.5%
NBC/Wall Street Journal
Original Poll Results: Obama 49%, Romney 46%
Percentage Democrats outnumber Republicans: +6%
Corrected Results: Romney 49%, Obama 46%
National Journal
Original Poll Results: Obama 47%, Romney 47%
Percentage Democrats outnumber Republicans: +7%
Corrected Results: Romney 50.5%, Obama 43.5%
Average of Corrected Results: Romney 49.2%, Obama 46.0%
Romney has bounced back and is roughly matching his high of three weeks ago, while Obama has retained his gains of last week. There is some noise in the polling based on to what degree each poll found independent voters were breaking for Romney.
The Democrat media pollsters have abandoned their more outrageous over-counts of Democrats over Republicans of up to 13% and all but ABC/WP have settled into an over-count of around 7% matching the 2008 election. ABC/WP halved their Democrat bias in this poll from their last one a couple weeks back down to 3%.
Unskewedpolls.com is also correcting polls based upon the Rasmussen partisan distribution of registered voters and arriving at more favorable results for Romney than I do.


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Cauliflower & onion cream
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
- kcal61
- fat1g
- saturates1g
- carbs8g
- sugars0g
- fibre2g
- protein5g
- salt0.05g
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into small florets
A brassica, like cabbage and broccoli, cauliflower is a mass of tiny, tightly packed flower…
- 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- about 1 litre milk
One of the most widely used ingredients, milk is often referred to as a complete food. While cow…
- ground white pepper
Also known as capsicums, bell peppers, sweet peppers or by their colours, for example red and…
- knob of butter
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
Put the cauliflower and onions in a large pan, then pour in enough milk to almost cover. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 mins, or until the cauliflower is completely tender.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower and onion to a blender with a ladleful of milk, and blitz until smoothly puréed. Add more milk if you like, mixing to soften to your preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made to this stage a day ahead. Keep chilled and reheat before serving.) Serve with a knob of butter melting on top.
Boosting the flavour
Add a few tablespoons of finely grated gruyère or emmental cheese while puréeing to transform this into cauliflower cheese cream.
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What a lovely way to eat cauliflower, even my cauli hating husband liked it (its the texture he normally dislikes so this was perfect.) I followed the recipe pretty much as written but agree you don't need quite as much milk and I added a little grated nutmeg for interest. I served it with poached haddock with a chrizo and tomato topping and tiny cubed roast potatoes.
In a wild mood I used the same ingredients but....; steamed the cauliflower (more intense flavour), sweated the onions in a knob of butter (more silky texture), then pureed the lot with two tablespoons of single cream, with some black pepper. The texture was thicker, so the whizz kids amongst us might even like to pipe it.
Sorry Gary, I hope I haven't insulted your original recipe too much!
Tried this today for the first time. It was too sloppy so will use less milk next time. Also very bland. Tried: adding a tiny bit of Dijon mustard - okay; a little nutmeg - lifted it a bit; finally added some chopped parsley and chives. Wonder what it would be like cooked with milk but blended with some creme fraiche?
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Fall Reds
I decided to go scouting for some places to fish for reds in the short grass since it has gotten so much cooler. I really didn't expect to see anything, but was suprised but what ended up as a really good day. I went to one spot, and there was too much water already. Tried another and there was not enough. Finally went to a third place and there was some water about 500 yards or so out.
By the time I got out there I thought I saw a tail. I spent about 10 minutes chasing wakes around, when I saw a fish tailing behind me. I cast out and sure enough the fish took the fly. What I thought was a relatively small fish turned out to be a 23.5 inch red with alot of fight in him.
I caught him on my shrimp pattern. Here is another picture of him.
After this fish the water was getting pretty high (mid thigh) and I was having trouble spoting the fish. I moved towards some movement I saw and made a cast and the fish took it soft and I missed it. When I moved to position myself to make another cast I spooked 2 or 3. Spent another 20 minutes chasing fish that were in water that was almost 3 feet deep. You would only catch a glimpse of one, then have to guess where he went. I finally saw one and started the chase. I put it in front of him three times and he didn't see it. I finally decided to put it right in front of his nose.....it ended up right on top of his nose and he was gone.
By this time I was experiencing shrinkage the water was so high, so I started working my way back towards the car. I saw a few more, spooked two, and then chased one for about 200 yards before he disappeared.
I started back to the car. I got about 80 yards from the car and caught some movement out of the corner of my eye....about 2 inches of tail came out of the water. I got within casting range, and the fish disappeared. I saw some movement and tried another cast, and missed again! I waited and watched and saw the swirl where a fish was tailing about 20 yards or so away and made another cast. This time the fish hammered it and the fight was on.
This one was 24 inches, and put up a great fight. Of course he was in 2.5-3 foot deep water the whole time. I finally got him in though.
I caught that last one 15 yards from the highway. Needless to say I will be going back tomorrow...hopefully the wind will lay down for me and I can get a little more action.
Here is a picture of the fly that I used.
Well thought I would post an update. Went back out today and tried again. I missed one, and my fishing partner Larry had a number of opportunities but couldn't get any to hit his fly. The good news is that we saw fish on the flat and they were active. It was a beautiful day. We also saw quite a few sheepshead on the flat.
Nice! Good job!
Thats sweet John, looks like they were in the grass, I took the boat to IOP this weekend, i fished some but mostly played with and learned how to use my new GPS, I love it! I went and really scouted out some nice flats for next summer, one flat I jumped on the platform and literally with the nice little breeze to my back i could pole for several miles over some really nice hard bottom wadeable areas, I was surprised to not seem any fish but I can't wait to be there when the water rolls in over next years fiddlers. Nice fish man!
Help me out a little IOP? Hey Nov and Dec is the best fishing here for reds from a boat. If you can make it out sometime, let me know. I would be able to get you close to some really good spots (I do not have GPS coordinates), or could show you where some good spots are.
Alright bud I am headed down to the IOP (Isle of Palms ) for T-giving week, i am leaving the hills on the night of 11/24 to be in da low country until that Sunday the 27th so lets hit it some day? i can drag my boat down and we can fish all day. I have to do the family T-day feeding and fry the turkeys etc. but i got family Beaufort and can probably head down after or what ever? Point is we can get up and fish. I left my boat down there for the winter and we can totaly get together! I AM IN! send me an email to email@example.com or call 828-400-3335 and we can set it up, i can do the day beofre thanksgiving or maybe even the 2 datys after. let me know! can't wait
I sent you some preliminary planning information to your g-mail account.
Nice red, I miss flat fishing in Florida I never used a fly rod but caught some real nice ones those and snook both give a fight of a lifetime once hooked.
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Earth may lie in the path of a dangerous gamma-ray burst that could wipe out a quarter of our atmospheric ozone.
Astronomers say WR 104, a Wolf-Rayet star about 8,000 light years away, could go supernova any day, which would generate gamma-rays that could reach earth.
"We could see it go supernova anywhere from tomorrow to 500,000 years from now," astronomer Grant Hill told Forbes. "For all intents and purposes, the gamma-ray burst and optical photons from the supernova would arrive simultaneously."
Gamma-ray bursts are triggered by supernovae, or exploding stars.
There has been much debate over whether a gamma-ray burst from WR 104 would reach earth, but Dr Hill said it depended on the star's rotation.
"If you look at WR 104 and the image of its pinwheel, it really is a visceral and powerful argument that the thing is face on with an inclination of zero," Dr Hill said. This would mean earth was directly in the line of fire from the star.
University of Kansas physicist Adrian Melott told Forbes such a gamma-ray burst would cause a 50 percent increase in UVB radiation.
"You would first notice a 10-second blue flash in the upper atmosphere, but then the damage would be done," he said.
WR 104 was discovered by University of Sydney astronomer Peter Tuthill in 1998.
Michio Kaku interview with Art Bell in 2013 discuss WR104 at the 1:20:45 mark.