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Even though there is not a lot of hype regarding Windows Phone 7 smartphone platform on the Internet around two months after the initial introduction, Microsoft seems to be quite confident in the new operating system and its adoption in the future. So far Microsoft's partners supplied 1.5 million of Windows Phone 7-based devices to their partners.
"We are pleased that phone manufacturers sold over 1.5 million phones in the first six weeks, which helps build customer momentum and retail presence," said Achim Berg, Microsoft's vice president of business and marketing for Windows Phones.
Windows Phone 7 launched in Europe and the Asia Pacific region on October 21 and in the United States and Canada on November 8. Approximately 1.5 million shipped in 61 days means that in the best-case sales scenario retailers sold around 25 thousand of Windows Phone 7 mobile phones per day. By contrast, according to Google, about 300 thousand of Android-based smartphones are activated daily.
The third quarter of 2010 produced record sales of more than 81 million smartphones, up 96% year-over-year, according to Gartner. The research company estimates that around 2.247 million of Windows Mobile-based phones were sold in Q3 2010, down from 3.26 million in the same period last year. Market share of Windows Mobile operating system was 2.8% in the third quarter of this year. Considering the fact that the launch of Windows Phone 7 probably stopped sales of all the previous Windows Mobile-based smartphones in Q4, the 1.5 million sold-in number may indicate that even if Microsoft operating system for phones gets a boost in the fourth quarter, that boost will hardly be significant.
Android accounted for 25.5% of worldwide smartphone sales, making it the No. 2 operating system and particularly dominant in North America. Back in Q3 about 20.5 million of smartphones with Android were purchased worldwide (or around 227 thousands daily). Only Nokia's Symbian was more popular than Android in the third quarter, according to Gartner. There were around 29.48 million of smartphones powered by Symbian sold in Q3 2010, or about 327.5 thousand daily.
But Microsoft seems to be confident in its new mobile platform despite of pretty weak sold-in numbers. Moreover, the firm claims that such sales have met its expectations.
"Sales are ramping well as our reputation is growing for offering users a unique experience and are in line with our expectations – especially when compared to other new platform introductions. With a new platform you have to look at a couple of things, first of all customer satisfaction. As I mentioned before, we've seen great response on the complete mobile phone experience. Another is phone manufacturer sales – phones being bought and stocked by mobile operators and retailers on their way to customers," stated Mr. Berg.
At present Windows Phone 7-based smartphones are available from top mobile operators in the world with more operators to be added in 2011. Right now 18 thousand software developers are designing software for Windows Phone 7 and around 4 thousand applications are already available from Microsoft's store.
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Cora M (Choiniere) Duquette -- Pawtucket
Pawtucket – Cora M. (Choiniere) Duquette, 91, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Lucien "Duke" Duquette. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Albert J. and Orilda (Mayer) Choiniere, she resided in Central Falls before returning to Pawtucket many years ago. Cora was employed by Ann & Hope, Cumberland for twenty years until retiring. She leaves five children, Roger Duquette, Rachel Santuri and Susan Cooney all of Florida, Russell Duquette of Bristol and Rene Duquette of Cape Cod; a sister, Dolores Dupuis of Pawtucket; a brother, Robert Choiniere of CT; five grandchildren, Denise, Debbie, Emily, Alyssa and Brandon and five great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Beatrice Tetreault, Aurora Bourassa, Anita Bouthillier, Emile, Ernest, Normand, Adrien, Leo, Roland and Raymond Choiniere. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Committal Service at 10 a.m. at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. VISITATION will be Wednesday 4 – 7 p.m. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com
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Anthony Scillia is the partner-in-charge of the New England region at Marcum LLP, one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory service firms in the nation.
Mr. Scillia is also a member of the Marcum's Executive and Management committees as well as a member of the Firm's national Construction and Transaction Services practices. A nationally recognized construction accounting expert, Mr. Scillia is frequently called upon to act as expert witness in claim litigation, arbitration and mediation matters. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences, is well published in trade journals and has sat on the editorial board of Construction Accounting & Taxation magazine. Mr. Scillia is a technical reviewer for the AICPA Accounting Guide-Construction Contractors, which is the authoritative standard for construction accounting. Recently, Mr. Scillia led the team that audited the University of Connecticut's $2.3 billion UCONN 2000 and 21st Century UConn campus rebuilding projects.
Mr. Scillia joined the Board of Governors at the University of New Haven in 2013. Mr. Scillia has three decades of community service in and around New Haven, including current and past board seats at the Shubert Performing Arts Center, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Easter Seals Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, John B. Pierce Foundation, the Links to College Foundation and was named a lifetime honorary board member of the Walter Camp Football Foundation in the Winter of 2013.
Mr. Scillia earned a bachelor's degree in financial accounting from the University of New Haven. He has CPA certification in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. A graduate of Amity Regional High School, Mr. Scillia was inducted into the Amity Hall of Honor in 2012 for his distinguished work in the field of business.
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I'm headed to New York City for the weekend, so posting will be slow(er). One of my goals for the trip is to figure out what it means to dress comfortably for 20-degree weather. (To be honest, I have no clue!)
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At the Nemours Cardiac Center we understand how overwhelming it may be to find out your child needs heart surgery. You can rest assured that our heart surgery team is one of the best in the country. At the Nemours Cardiac Center in the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del. (named among the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for pediatric cardiology and pediatric heart surgery), our heart surgeons are at the forefront of pediatric heart surgery, contributing to ongoing advances in the field.
As national leaders in pediatric heart care, the pediatric heart surgeons at the Nemours Cardiac Center have the experience, skills and advanced technology required to provide swift diagnosis and repair in children of all ages with heart disease. Specializing in complex congenital (present at birth) heart disease (often called "congenital heart defects"), we offer first-class pediatric heart surgery as well as minimally invasive surgical approaches and hybrid techniques (combining traditional surgery with interventional catheterization techniques).
Reconstructive pediatric heart surgery is often the best option for most forms of congenital heart disease and many heart problems that develop later in childhood (called "acquired heart disease"). We perform pediatric heart surgery in our Nemours Cardiac Center's state-of-the-art surgical suite (used exclusively for children with heart problems) to repair and reorganize abnormal structures in the heart so that the heart muscle isn't overburdened.
At the Nemours Cardiac Center, our outcomes and quality measures are among the best in the nation, giving babies and children with heart conditions the very best chance at life.
It's often the tiniest hearts that need the most help from the start. That's why our Nemours Cardiac Center experts specialize in early detection and repair of congenital heart defects, from the most straightforward to the most complicated. In fact, most of our surgical patients are newborns or infants — 2 out of 3 of the children we treat are less than a year old. We can correct many heart problems with a single operation in early infancy. More complex abnormalities may require a series of two or three operations.
Early repair of structural heart defect avoids years of often-damaging abnormal circulation and allows the heart to function normally again as quickly as possible. Whenever possible, our pediatric heart surgeons repair heart abnormalities in children when they're very young, which allows the newly constructed regions of the heart and blood vessels to grow as the child grows. This approach, along with combined catheter and surgical procedures, allows us to minimize the number of pediatric heart surgeries — and gives young children the very best chance of leading a long, fulfilling life.
In coordination with the Nemours Partners for Perinatal Management, the Nemours Cardiac Center's fetal cardiology team works with expectant parents to diagnose heart conditions in babies before they're even born.
If you're pregnant and your obstetrician and/or perinatologist (a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies) suspects your baby may have a heart defect, we'll perform a fetal echocardiogram (or fetal "echo"). This in-depth cardiac ultrasound study allows us to view the structure, function and rhythm of your baby's heart while still in the womb — as early as the 18th week of pregnancy.
If we detect a defect, we'll then help you understand your baby's condition and refer you to our pediatric cardiologists and pediatric heart surgeons, who can start making plans for how to treat the problem once your baby's born. That way, you'll be prepared and know what to expect if your baby needs pediatric heart surgery after the birth.
The Nemours Cardiac Center features its own operating room (OR), used exclusively for pediatric heart surgery and staffed with a highly skilled team that specializes in the care of children with heart problems.
To provide top-rate pediatric heart surgery for children and their families before, during and after any heart operation, our board-certified pediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons (who specialize in operating on children's hearts and chests), cardiac anesthesiologists and critical care physicians lead a comprehensive team of:
Our pediatric heart surgery care team is comprehensive (and large), so it might feel a little overwhelming trying to figure out who's who and who does what.
The Nemours Cardiac Center is designed so that all inpatient care areas — including cardiac operating suites — are in close proximity and used exclusively for cardiac patients.
The layout of the Cardiac Center is key to providing family-centered care. The space allows our caregivers and families to have constant access to each other and to easily communicate with each other throughout children's care. Family members and caregivers spend a lot of time together in the Cardiac Center, and our patients and families often tell us how our nurses, doctors and other staff quickly became like family to them.
Our board-certified surgeons have expertise and experience in all aspects of pediatric heart surgery (particularly related to complex congenital heart disease) including:
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The Nemours Cardiac Center was designed, from the beginning, to focus on the care of children with heart disease. That singular focus by everyone within the Cardiac Center is evident in both our outcomes and in the satisfaction of our patients and their families. We take great pride in our results and the comprehensive, dedicated cardiac care we offer.
The Nemours Cardiac Center has been an active participant in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Congenital Heart Surgery Database (CHSD) since 2005, and ranks among the best institutions for risk-adjusted outcomes (where the results account for the complexity of the child's condition, the operative procedure, and other complicating factors).
Our Nemours Cardiac Center team provides first-class open-heart surgery, as well as advanced nonsurgical approaches like cardiac catheterization (when a thin plastic, flexible tube, called a "catheter," is inserted into a blood vessel in the leg that leads to the heart). In some complex cases, members of our team work together to perform both heart surgery and interventional catheterization procedures in the same setting. This kind of combined treatment option is typically called a "hybrid procedure."
Whenever possible, surgeons at the Nemours Cardiac Center use alternative approaches to minimize the invasiveness of procedures. For example, we may close atrial septal defects (ASDs) through a limited incision dividing only the lower half of the sternum (or breastbone). Or we may perform surgery on the lungs or other structures in the chest with a camera through incisions only a few millimeters long. Through these techniques, we're improving the outlook for scores of children with less discomfort, faster recovery time and shorter hospital stays.
Appropriate anesthesia care is critical for infants and children undergoing pediatric heart surgery. The Nemours Cardiac Center has its own team of anesthesiologists with the experience and skills required to care for children with heart problems, from the minor to the very complex.
Because the anesthesiologists at the Nemours Cardiac Center work only with heart patients in the Cardiac Center and often care for patients more than once, we get to know your child and your family — and we're able to determine which medications and strategies work best for your child's individual needs. We find that parents are often reassured to see a trusted familiar face as their child makes a trip to the operating room or catheterization and electrophysiology suite.
Anesthesia care begins prior to the procedure when you meet your child's anesthesiologist, who will prescribe an oral medication to relax your child and ease his or her separation from you into the operating room. Most children receive anesthesia by a mask rather than an IV (a small tube inserted in a vein), so needles can be avoided until your child is under anesthesia. Soon after reaching the operating room, your child will then get further sedation or general anesthesia, which makes for an anxiety- and pain-free experience during the procedure.
In the operating room, we give modern anesthetic medications that provide a safe and smooth transition to pain control after the procedure. When it's appropriate, we use epidural medications (given as an injection in the lower back) to ease pain after pediatric heart surgery.
Children with heart abnormalities are, after all, regular kids who may need regular kid procedures such as ear tubes and tonsillectomies, hernia repairs, eye surgery, treatment for broken bones, MRI tests, etc. The Nemours Cardiac Center anesthesiologists are available to provide anesthesia or sedation for these procedures, using their knowledge and experience to provide the special care that children with heart conditions need. Our "surgical home" program allows the child's parent, surgeon or other specialist doctor to contact our cardiac anesthesia scheduler who will take it from there, coordinating:
All of the before- and after-procedure care takes place within the Nemours Cardiac Center by the cardiac center nurses, therapists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are experts with cardiac patients and, in many cases, are familiar faces to the child and family.
Infants and children who undergo pediatric heart surgery usually spend their first night after the operation in the cardiac intensive care unit (or the "CICU"). There may also be other times when the function of the heart, lungs or kidneys are significantly impaired and your child will need to stay in the CICU. Children with complicated problems may stay there for extended periods of time.
In the CICU, we'll closely and continuously watch your child and give medication for pain and sedation. Our doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other health professionals are equipped with sophisticated technology to monitor your child and adjust treatment on a moment-to-moment basis.
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Our Nemours Cardiac Center team works together to provide expert, comprehensive care for children with heart failure. While initial management of children with heart failure focuses on diagnosis and medications, some patients may require surgical therapy. At the Nemours Cardiac Center, we have a comprehensive heart failure program.
This program includes a team of experts and range of treatment options, including mechanical circulatory support (providing assistive devices for newborns, babies and children who require "artificial" heart support while waiting for a heart transplant or for their own heart problems to improve). Available devices include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (or "ECMO") and ventricular assist devices (or "VADs"). The Nemours Cardiac Center team identifies the best treatment strategy for each patient.
When children can't be treated successfully with medication or surgical repair, a heart transplant may be the best option. This requires a long-term commitment from the family and the medical care team. At the Nemours Cardiac Center, we have the resources to support transplant recipients in the short- and long-term. In fact, we were the very first to perform a heart transplant in the state of Delaware.
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Our kid-friendly outpatient office at duPont Hospital for Children will serve as your home base for your child's heart care needs. In our heart center's Outpatient Services area, we see babies, kids, teens and expectant mothers (of unborn babies with possible congenital heart defects) for:
In addition to our outpatient clinic at duPont Hospital for Children, our pediatric cardiologists from the Nemours Cardiac Center go to Nemours duPont Pediatrics offices throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. All of our satellite locations offer follow-ups for children with known pediatric heart problems and for kids who've had pediatric heart surgery or heart catheterization at the Nemours Cardiac Center.
Cardiac evaluations and outpatient care from our Cardiac Center experts also are available at offices throughout the Delaware Valley — offering heart center care that's convenient for you. We also collaborate with many of the region's hospitals and health systems to take our pediatric heart center skills and expertise to a greater number of children throughout our community — making it easier for families who need our help to get the top-notch pediatric cardiology care they need.
Whether your child needs to stay a short time or longer after pediatric heart surgery, families often appreciate our convenient location and beautiful grounds. We're located in a serene, park-like setting of huge oaks and inviting green lawns.
Learn More About Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children and the Nemours Cardiac Center »
Our newly expanded hospital — opened in November 2014 — creates an environment to promote physical, emotional and spiritual healing. The Nemours Cardiac Center's inpatient and outpatient facilities will remain in the existing hospital building, but you can visit the Expansion for the brand new Sodexo Dining Area, Abessinio Gift Shop and to enjoy our impressive, colorful, state-of-the art space, with offerings such as the five-story Anthony N. Fusco Sr. Atrium, interactive Discovery Zone Presented by DuPont and rooftop Healing Garden.
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Throughout your family's pediatric heart surgery experience, know that at the Nemours Cardiac Center we do whatever it takes to give your child the very best, most comprehensive and compassionate care possible. We'll be there to help your family every step of the way, treating your child as we would our own.
If your child needs heart surgery, you probably have lots of questions. Get detailed information about your preoperative appointment and what will happen in the operating room at the Nemours Cardiac Center. Find Out What to Expect »
Also, check out these articles from Nemours' experts at KidsHealth.org to help ease some of your concerns and answer some of your questions:
Meet some brave children with all kinds of heart conditions who had surgery at the Nemours Cardiac Center.
Catch a glimpse at the outpatient and inpatient spaces at Nemours Cardiac Center — and see some of the physicians and care team members you'll meet along the way. Watch Video »
Dr. Ellen Spurrier, a pediatric anesthesiologist who works exclusively with heart patients at the Nemours Cardiac Center, talks about anesthesia during heart surgery. Watch Video »


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Rails hampered snowmobile season
An odd but successful winter – thank you very much. Now you must have noticed? After a December tease, it was almost the end of January before we were totally busy.
Old Forge was busy, as was Tug Hill and Stillwater, but no tracks until after Martin Luther King Day and then we got started. It wasn't until mid March that the rail trail packed on enough base to groom well; then we got rockin' – as if someone opened a gate and the tourists flooded in. As soon as the word was out that the rail bed was groomed, there was a steady stream of traffic in both directions! The state Department of Transportation placed four traffic counters on the corridor. Watertown, the administering office, seemed to have trouble explaining their purpose and how the information would be used, so I hope SOMEONE will notice what happens when the corridor is properly maintainable. It took weeks of good snowfall to cover the rails rather than the inches that would have made the trail great if the rails and ties were not there, easily making a six-week-longer season.
We all know the importance of Olympic Regional Development Authority jobs and the $11 million in subsidy to keep it all going, but as a small business served by the rail trail, wouldn't you like to see the corridor used in a way that would be beneficial to your area? Wouldn't you like to have easy access to the entire region by snowmobile? Can you envision the cyclists and families accessing the rail trail for recreation after the snow goes and how that would bolster local services? Big venues and big events are great, but we can't exist on an event economy. The rail trail will be like one continuous event, one anyone can use or promote without great personal involvement. After all, most Adirondack businesses take all your time and effort just to keep the lights on.
When the trail is open and groomed, every business looks, in scale, like the base lodges at Gore or Whiteface, and yet it always seems more like a competition with the state rather than cooperation. Even the last weekend in March, the snowmobilers want to ride to the season's end.
Even in the past few days, a number of riders are navigating the bad spots to ride the good.
So, where is the state in all this? Recently, Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates met with elected representatives and appointed officials and received assurances that news would be forthcoming soon – still no solid information. Not to bore you with statistics of support for the trail option, but I am incredulous! What does it take to get action or even a straight answer from those charged with managing such public assets?
It is hard to believe there could be anything less productive than the years of neglected opportunity that state ownership of this corridor has yielded. Current use includes a very limited but important snowmobile season at no public cost and a very short and questionably viable (the number of riders is immaterial; the question is economic benefit at the cost of other activities) tourist rail season costing the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance and untold value in lost alternatives. Perhaps most wasteful is the fact that most of the corridor remains useless most of the time. The tourist train only operates small sections, mostly during summer and foliage season when the region is very busy, and the snowmobilers can only use it when there is adequate snow cover to pack above the ties and rails. A rail trail is the better option.
We don't have time for this! Call and email or write your representatives, chambers of commerce and the Adirondack North Country Association.
Scott Thompson lives in Beaver River, where he owns the Norridgewock III lodge. He is an Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates board member.


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Saturday, September 18, 2010
My Orange Quilt
45 comments:
- Kathleen Grace said...
Woot! I love the bright color and simplicity of this quilt! It makes me want to make one of my own:>)
- September 18, 2010 at 6:20 AM
- Rafael's Mum said...
Woot and double WOOT ! love the colours on this quilt. so bright and happy!
- September 18, 2010 at 6:24 AM
- Barb said...
What a happy quilt. I love it. I had sheets growing up that remind me of some of that fabric.
- September 18, 2010 at 6:26 AM
- Nedra said...
My 5 year old grandson called the other day and asked me what my favorite color was. He needed to know for his kindergarten homework assignment. When I said "ornage" he yelled "Hurray! No one else has said that so far, and now I can color in a new circle!"
Woot, woot, woot for you!
- September 18, 2010 at 6:31 AM
- Carol said...
YIPPEE! It's absolutely wonderful! It just screams Happiness!
- September 18, 2010 at 6:42 AM
- Chartreuse Moose said...
Woohoo...is that as good as a woot? I was a hold-out...swore I'd never like orange, and here I am eating my words...again! Love it, just darling!
- September 18, 2010 at 6:55 AM
- trish said...
woot woot woot!
Yay Jodi! I love your orange quilt! It is so full of sunshine and fun!
Sincerely ~ Tricia
- September 18, 2010 at 7:00 AM
- Adrienne said...
Another gorgeous creation from your hands! Love the colors - so perfect for this time of year. Fun fabrics always make a quilt appealing. Can't wait to see more of your handiwork.
- September 18, 2010 at 7:05 AM
- RosaMaría said...
i love it!!!!
you selected just wonderful fabrics, that quilt is pretty stunning!!
happy weekend Jodi!
- September 18, 2010 at 7:18 AM
- Carole said...
Such a beautiful & bright quilt! Love it!
- September 18, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Orange has been my favorite color since I can remember. Your quilt is beautiful, you do good work! From one Jodie to another!
- September 18, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- Sherri said...
Oh, definitely Woot Woot!!! Love this quilt...and when you mentioned the spoon rest...I remembered my grandmother had one like that too...I'm going to call her today and ask her about it!
- September 18, 2010 at 8:19 AM
- Kim's Treasures said...
WOOT! LOVE IT!!!! It's so bright and cheery!
- September 18, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- Tina said...
Woot! I'm so in love with orange right now! It's fantastic.
- September 18, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- Luv 2 Kreate said...
Bright and happy! LOVE IT
- September 18, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- Brenda said...
Beautiful! It would go perfect with my Candy Corn and Pumpkin pillows! Love the colors!
- September 18, 2010 at 9:27 AM
- Weatherbee ;) said...
I love this!!! It is so bright and fun! :) And I love the vintage fabric...so cute! Congratulations! :)
- September 18, 2010 at 11:17 AM
- AnnieO said...
Your ears are going to be ringing with all the WOOTS you get! This is fantastic. I love orange too.
- September 18, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- Merrie said...
It's so cheerful and happy looking. Very pretty!
- September 18, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- Ellyn said...
love love love! I posted a finished quilt today too! WOOT!
- September 18, 2010 at 12:37 PM
- Sheri Howard said...
Your quilt is very cheerful and "pleasant" to look at!
- September 18, 2010 at 12:46 PM
- Lori Holt said...
You get a triple woot from me Jodi...it's perfect!
It makes me want to get out all of my fall things and pick my pumpkins....
- September 18, 2010 at 12:52 PM
- liz taylor said...
I LOVE this quilt, it is so bright and fun!
- September 18, 2010 at 12:52 PM
- Sarah said...
Yep you can have as many woots as you like! I love it so much. It's so spring coloured and very orange indeed. It just says happy really. It will be a very loved quilt for sure.
- September 18, 2010 at 1:52 PM
- Rosina said...
Oh it's so gorgeous!! Woot woot from me *grin*. It's my favorite colors, so cheery... I want it! LOL
- September 18, 2010 at 3:07 PM
- Madame Samm said...
Do I hear a W. O. O. T. x 3...there you have it...I am not usually an orange kind a girl..but I must admit Jodi, you may be stirring the juices per say lol
Really lovely...blessings madame samm
- September 18, 2010 at 3:43 PM
- Tracy Suzanne said...
Hey Jodi. It's so cheery. Thanks for brightening up my Saturday! It really did turn out beautiful.
Hugs...Tracy :)
- September 18, 2010 at 3:43 PM
- Lesley K Yates said...
beautiful!! I love the colors!!
- September 18, 2010 at 4:23 PM
- Patchwork and Play said...
WOOT! WOOT! How lovely is this burst of sunshine- especially on a gloomy Melbourne day!
- September 18, 2010 at 8:45 PM
- Spencer & Lorilyn Crum said...
It is beautiful! When you said "Fabric Depot", I knew you were a fellow Oregonian :) I live about 5 minutes from it and it is SO hard not to go there every second of my life. Especially when they have their 35% off sales.
- September 18, 2010 at 11:34 PM
- Francien said...
I don`t know what a woot is Jodi...but as everyone gives you some here is mine too WOOT...lol...but i do love your quilt..well done!! very beautiful...love the fibrant colors and fabrics...lovely!!
greetings from the Netherlands....Francien.
- September 19, 2010 at 1:14 AM
- Candy said...
Love, Love, Love this quilt. My favorite color is orange and I love the vintage fabric.
- September 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM
- "Lois Grebowski" said...
Jodi, that quilt is awesome. Orange you glad you made it? There's something about the color orange that makes me smile...
- September 19, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- Magnolia Bay Quilts said...
I love your quilt! Simple stripes, but the fabrics make it so much fun.
- September 19, 2010 at 12:52 PM
- Christy said...
I just absolutely love it! I've been collecting vintage sheets at the various thrift stores in town and I think a single-color theme is brilliant - thanks for the inspiration!! :)
- September 19, 2010 at 7:11 PM
- Linda said...
This is such an adorable quilt! I just found your blog and absolutely love it. It is so cheery and fun!
- September 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
Just beautiful Jodi from the fabric to the quilting!!! Yes, Woot!!
- September 19, 2010 at 9:25 PM
- Catherine said...
Definitely a Woot from me! Gorgeous quilting and it's sucha hppy and vibrant quilt! Job well done!!
- September 20, 2010 at 3:23 AM
- Patty said...
- September 20, 2010 at 7:56 AM
- Nanette Merrill and daughters said...
Oh! It is fantastic. It is perfect for this time of yer, sunny and perky yet orange and fally. Well done Jodi.
- September 20, 2010 at 3:48 PM
- Christene from WhipperBerry said...
Oh my goodness! I am just in love with this quilt! The varied widths, the colors, SO lovely! And the quilting is awesome too. Makes me want to pull out my sewing machine! I can't wait to make one.
- September 20, 2010 at 10:57 PM
- Thearica said...
I love this! Bright and cheery always gets my vote!
- September 21, 2010 at 2:00 AM
- Allison said...
gorgeous quilt - so impressive and fantastic colors! we had a kitchen w wallpaper just like that growing up in the 70's. makes me happy just seeing it. and great backing. where do you get your fabric?
- September 24, 2010 at 9:40 PM
- Anina said...
Beautiful! (See how far back I have to go to leave comments?)
- September 26, 2010 at 12:19 PM
- Shoumi Aslam said...
Fantastic... Gorgeous ..........Colour combination is so nice ...
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Debates of June 2nd, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #54 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was billion.
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2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Davenport.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Catholic Archdiocese of Regina
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2:05 p.m.
Andrew Scheer Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK
Mr. Speaker, this weekend Catholic Archdiocese of Regina is celebrating its 100th anniversary. For a century now, the Archdiocese has united individuals and families in their spirituality and in their commitment to the community.
The Catholic faithful in Regina offer services to the entire community, including outreach for the poor and homeless, family services, education, and of course spiritual guidance. As its centennial song states, "They toiled and laboured, in field and factory, to work God's creation and make it bear fruit, their joy was unbounded as God blessed their efforts and smiled on their labours, a great faith took root".
I hope all members of the House will join me in wishing the Catholic Archdiocese of Regina a happy 100th.
I am proud to live in a country that welcomes the contribution of all faith communities. There was a time when belonging to certain religions was grounds for exclusion from public office. As I join in the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Regina, I am grateful that those times are over.
Sydney Harbour
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mark Eyking Sydney—Victoria, NS
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to bring attention to a rally for the dredging of Sydney Harbour. The rally will take place tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. next to the big fiddle on Sydney's waterfront. Cape Bretoners will rally for their harbour to have it dredged one way or another.
Shovels in hand, young and old alike will be there to support the greatest economic opportunity of a generation for Cape Breton, an opportunity that can only occur with the support of the federal and provincial governments, the kind of support that will allow Cape Breton to fly on its own.
The dredging of Sydney Harbour would allow our island to live up to its potential, to provide jobs and opportunities for our young people.
I encourage everyone to come out, shovels in hand, in support of dredging the Sydney Harbour. Let us show Ottawa and Halifax that Cape Bretoners are shovel ready.
I strongly recommend that the members of the government pay attention and if they may, come down and bring us a cheque.
Dr. Réjean Hébert
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
France Bonsant Compton—Stanstead, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight the exceptional career of a doctor in my riding, Dr. Réjean Hébert. Dr. Hébert, the dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Université de Sherbrooke, is a man of many accomplishments.
Since he took over the faculty seven years ago, the number of professors and graduates has doubled. The applied cancer research pavilion will soon open, and the faculty is now known around the world as a result of his work in Uruguay, Mali and now Haiti.
In September, Dr. Hébert will leave the Eastern Townships to work for the Caisse nationale de solidarité pour l'autonomie des personnes âgées et des personnes handicapées in France for one year. On behalf of my constituents in Compton—Stanstead, I wish him the best of luck in his new position. My fellow constituents and I know that France can only stand to gain from the remarkable expertise of Dr. Hébert.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Chris Charlton Hamilton Mountain, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives' so-called patient wait times guarantee is failing Canadians.
Just last week, in my hometown of Hamilton, we learned that cancer care is failing to meet key targets. Waits for treatment are too long, too few people get radiation therapy, the number of patients in clinical trials is shockingly low, too many die in hospital and not enough are screened for early detection of cancer.
The Conservatives have abdicated responsibility for the problem by recommending that patients take their health care providers to task, but that is passing the buck.
There is a direct link between poor health outcomes and the government's poor record on health care reform. We know that poverty and disease are closely linked, yet the government has done nothing to fight poverty. Research funding is crucial to support clinical trials, but the government is not paying its fair share. There is a serious shortage of oncologists, nurses and technologists, and yet there is insufficient funding. Families want end-of-life care for their loved ones, but palliative care and pain management are not even on the government's radar.
Excellence in health care requires all of us to work together. The federal government must lead by enforcing the Canada Health Act and ensuring that our health care system is universal, accessible, portable, comprehensive and publicly administered.
Cancer patients and their families deserve nothing less.
Tour de Beauce Bike Race
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Maxime Bernier Beauce, QC
Mr. Speaker, the 25th annual Tour de Beauce will take place from June 15 to 20. Since 1986, this sporting event has continued to gain recognition and increase in popularity. The Tour de Beauce now attracts top cyclists from the four corners of the globe.
During this event, cycling enthusiasts of all ages will have the opportunity to watch numerous talented Canadian cyclists compete against hundreds of other cyclists from around the world. I am proud that my government has helped fund the Tour de Beauce.
I would also like to thank the Canadian Cycling Association, the organizers and the numerous volunteers who, year after year, work tirelessly to set up this major international race. Thanks to their efforts, Beauce has earned a prominent spot on the international cycling circuit.
I would like to welcome all those who will be coming to visit Beauce and attend the cycling event.
ALS Awareness Month
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Kirsty Duncan Etobicoke North, ON
Mr. Speaker, June is ALS Awareness Month, recognizing people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, and their supportive families.
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and severely impacting voluntary muscle action. ALS causes difficulty in speaking, increased muscle weakness and total paralysis in its later stages. Approximately 3,000 Canadians currently live with this devastating disease. Sadly there is no cure.
We need a national brain strategy to address not only ALS, but also other chronic brain diseases. We must raise awareness, ensure caregiver support and increase research dollars to improve the quality of life of those living with these diseases and to find new treatments and cures.
Together we can provide hope to individuals who bravely battle brain disease and to their families that lovingly support them.
Steel Industry
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
David Sweet Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, the steel industry is critical to Canada's economy and indeed our entire manufacturing sector, given its sheer magnitude and strategic importance.
Steel is a $14 billion industry in the country, generating some 30,000 direct and 120,000 indirect jobs. It is also essential to our transportation, construction, industrial, natural resources and energy sectors.
As chair of the steel caucus, which is comprised of fellow MPs from all parties, it is my pleasure to recognize representatives of the Canadian Steel Producers Association who are on the Hill this week speaking about new steel. We are using technology to produce steel that is thinner, lighter and stronger, innovations that help make Canada's steel producers more globally competitive.
Another key advantage is a highly skilled workforce. I was pleased to announce a couple of weeks ago in Hamilton that the Government of Canada would provide support for worker retraining and new apprenticeships through the workforce development initiative of the Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress: New steel, new jobs, new opportunities and a great economic future.
Foreign Affairs
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2:10 p.m.
Maria Mourani Ahuntsic, QC
Mr. Speaker, we were saddened to hear that nine people were killed and more than thirty injured during an Israeli military operation in international waters against a convoy sailing from Cyprus to bring humanitarian aid to distressed residents of Gaza. We wish to convey our sincere condolences to the families of those who died and to their countries, especially Turkey.
The Bloc Québécois condemns the Israeli army's action and is calling for an impartial investigation. We strongly condemn the Conservative government's failure to express clear support for the United Nations Security Council's declaration calling for an impartial and transparent investigation conforming to international standards, particularly given Canada's bid for a seat on the Security Council. Are we to understand that Canada would not have voted in favour of such a declaration had it been a member of the Security Council?
Let us hope that justice will soon be done and that civilian populations in that part of the world will no longer suffer.
Democratic Reform
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2:10 p.m.
Merv Tweed Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals have been strangely quiet when it comes to ensuring Canadians get fair representation in the House of Commons. It turns out they have been working on a secret plan to take seats away from some provinces to give them to others.
The member for Scarborough—Rouge River took time out from his lobbying activities to spill the beans in an email to supporters earlier this week. The Liberal plan is to take seats away from five provinces: one from Newfoundland and Labrador; two from Nova Scotia; three from New Brunswick; three from Manitoba; and four from Saskatchewan.
Contrast this with our government's plan that brings Canada's fast growing provinces closer to representation by population that respects the seat counts of slower growing provinces.
I call on all members of the House to oppose the Liberal plan to diminish the representation of my province and so many others.
Human Rights
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June 2nd, 2010 / 2:10 p.m.
Maria Minna Beaches—East York, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn the attacks in Lahore, Pakistan last week against the Ahmadi Muslims in that country. The attacks, which occurred during Friday prayers, show the absolute cruelty and extremism of the Taliban attackers. Members of the Ahmadi Muslim faith have endured more than 30 years of persecution in Pakistan.
In 1973, Ahmadi Muslims were declared non-Muslims in Pakistan and since 1984, the law prohibits them from identifying themselves as Muslims. Ahmadi Muslims have been confronted by angry crowds and have been attacked many times in the past, but they had never been subjected to such coordinated, malicious attacks as those of last Friday.
I stand with the Ahmadiyya Muslims in my community and all around the world in condemning this brutal, cruel attack and share their concerns for the safety and well-being of their fellow worshippers. This type of intolerance and extremism has no place in our society and I encourage all--
Human Rights
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2:15 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Order, please. The hon. member for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles.
Bloc Québécois
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2:15 p.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, when it is time to stop violent criminals from attacking our families, Bloc Québécois members simply sit on their hands. We have seen proof of this on many occasions.
For the Bloc leader and his colleagues, it is much easier to simply side with criminals than to stand up for victims and their families. The Bloc's laxity when it comes to justice is quite disconcerting and does not serve the interests of victims in Quebec. For the Bloc Québécois, it is much easier to criticize our justice initiatives than to take concrete action for the welfare of victims of crime.
We in the Conservative Party are the only ones who really care about the victims of crime and the future of our children.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Niki Ashton Churchill, MB
Mr. Speaker, in so many ways, women face inequality in our country today. Nowhere is this more evident than in the recent awarding of the 19 Canada Excellence Research Chairs, a new and prestigious honour given to 19 men and not one woman.
While the minister stated that he was shocked, and certain questions were asked, the answers have been inadequate and the action plan to do better non-existent.
The failure to recognize women as Canada Excellence Research Chairs is the end result of an ideology put forward by the Conservative government to interfere in and sideline broader research. It is also a result of the government's damaging view that gender equality is not important. The glass ceiling is as strong as ever and the government is a fan of the old boys' club.
We need leadership and an innovative agenda when it comes to post-secondary education and the funding for research. A guiding principle for us in the NDP is that both women and men ought to be not just equal participants, but leaders too.
Eliminating Entitlements for Prisoners
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Ed Fast Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals have yet again shown that they care more about criminals than about victims or taxpayers.
Yesterday, the Liberal MP for Ajax—Pickering shamefully defended prisoners getting taxpayer funded old age security benefits. The Liberals should listen to Canadians like the president of Families Against Crime and Trauma, the B.C. government, the chief constable of the Vancouver Police Department and the almost 50,000 Canadians who signed the Canadian Taxpayers Federation petition to end entitlements to prisoners.
He should also listen to Ray King or Sharon Rosenfeldt, both of whose sons were murdered by Clifford Olson. Yesterday, Ms. Rosenfeldt stated:
It's great to see that this government is putting victims and taxpayers first ahead of criminals. The suspension of OAS benefit payments to inmates does just that.
The Liberals should stop listening to prisoners and instead listen to Canadians who want this bill to pass.


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Chairman of Asustek Computer, Johnny Shih, said at a press conference in Taiwan that his company would boost shipments of its mobile computers to 20 million units next year from 11.3 million this year. If the targets are achieved, Asus will become the world's No. 4 maker of notebooks. Hewlett-Packard reportedly is already taking measures to stop Asustek's rapid expansion.
According to Taiwan Economic News, Asustek ranks as between No. 5 and No. 7 brands of notebook PCs in the world this year, depending on market surveys by different tracking companies. With 20 million notebook units shipped next year, Asus is very likely to unseat Lenovo, Toshiba and Apple as world's fourth-largest notebook brand in 2009, only trailing HP, Dell and Acer.
Mr. Shih noted that Asustek pins most of its hopes on Asus Eee PC netbooks that are already very successful. Asus-branded notebooks are usually sold at premium price-points, hence, considering the current market conditions it is unlikely to expect them to become considerably more popular. It should be kept in mind that it will hardly be easy for Asus to boost sales of Eee PCs considerably since there are more and more competitive offerings on the market.
According to some estimates, global sales of netbook PCs are estimated at 30 million units next year, with Asustek to absorb between 8 million and 10 million units.


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Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sarah Jane Dias and some celebrated TV stars walked the ramp on Day 2 of the India Kids Fashion Week 2014 photo by kabir
The event featured an incredible runway show with a variety of looks. Mini models took to the stage backed by old school tracks for a playful and fun atmosphere. The shows captured the whimsical and lighthearted elements of youth.
POGO continued to support India Kids Fashion Week on the second day where the audience witnessed several famous cartoon characters come to life and walk the runway for the first time.
After an exciting first day, India Kids Fashion week's final day was much more promising and happening. Cheer spread from the ramp to the front row, with big bright smiles and fierce walks by the toddlers who were accompanied by celebrities on the runway. It was indeed a wonderful platform for the designers to showcase their love for kids and passion for designing cute outfits. The crowd was filled with a mix of renowned designers, supportive celebrities and cheerful little children. The Event did not just see designers showcase their kids' creations, but brands too displayed apparels, shoes, toys, accessories and more.
The day commenced with renowned celebrity Fashion Stylist & Designer Manasi Kapadia along with the brand "Sheetal" showcasing beautiful ensembles to pick this Kids season. The bubbly kids confidently walked the ramp showing no signs of stage fear. The children were accompanied by Indian Idol singers Purvi and Sughanda as well as supermodel Kabir.
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There were eye-catching designs in a plethora of colors, with lovely prints and amazing kid's accessories by "Beebay", whose collection was supported by young and talented actor Darsheel Safari. This is a pocket friendly brand whose style statement is always about Fun, Frolic & Elegance.
Sumit Dasgupta, the self-made talented fashion designer showcased a collection inspired by Maa Durga. Television starsKaran Tacker, Krystle Dsouza and Sangeeta Ghosh walked the ramp for Sumit Dasgupta.
OKS Boys attracted positive attention through eclectic beach-wear, rockstar and casualwear; two out of the three not explored otherwise in the kidswear range. The highlight of OKS Boys was the presence of favorite cartoon character byPOGO, Ben10 who walked with renowned singer Armaan Malik.
The star attraction of the Second Edition of India Kids Fashion Week was rightly saved for the Grand Finale. Using innovative LED depiction of World's Fashion Capital- Paris; renowned designer Nishka Lulla showcased travel collection for children on the runway. A blend of comfort and chic, the little ladies looked like Parisian fashionistas strutting across the ramp.
Nishka's runway collection was opened by model and actress Sarah Jane Dias and closed by hearthrob Neil Nitin Mukesh. Her front row was a star-studded affair which included celebrities Vishakha Singh, Anushka Ranjan and South Indian star Tammannah.
Many celebrities were present to cheer up the Designers and their collection, these included Day-2 ended successfully on a mix note of innocence and fashion giving a strong feeling of the grandeur and splendor that is expected on the final day of India Kids Fashion Week 2014.
Speaking on the last day of India Kids Fashion Week, Manoj Mahla, Director of CraftWorld Events Pvt. Ltd and Pankaj Khanna, Senior Vice-President, Event Capital said, "We have received a lot of support to make the Second Edition of India Kids Fashion Week a success.
We have received an overwhelming response from parents of participating kids, participating designers as well as our sponsors and partners. The aim for India Kids Fashion Week has always been to provide a platform for renowned and emerging brands and designers in the kidswear industry. After a successful two-day affair, we now look forward to a larger-than-life Third Edition of India Kids Fashion Week"
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why did you lift the pizza in the air in the oven 2 times ?
I would have waited a few seconds longer between turns, but that's how I do it in my oven.
Do you have a particular routine or process which you could share?
Perhaps I should make a video of each of the steps I use leading up to the bake. The resolution of these videos might be inadequate, but I'll give it a try.
Could you please outline your procedure and recipe here. I know that most of your success is due to your oven, but your crusts always look so good and I am sure many of the people on this site could benefit from a tutorial by you.
Here are some more photos for tonights dinner.First two are of the San Marzano tomatoes I just picked. They are so sweet and full of flavor, I decided to just slice them, sprinkle with a little sea salt for the topping. I also have so many other tomatoes, I made a salad.
I love the salad with that salami or whatever you put in there... never thought of doing that ! but what a great idea !
.... I preferred the less hydrated starter because it promotes the production of acetic acid over lactic acid. So, I guess I like acetic acid in my dough.


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Beef Swellington
- 1 bone-in rib-eye steak (about 2-inches thick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup English mustard (recommended: Colman's Mustard)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sauteed Wild Mushroom Sauce, recipe follows
- Sauteed Wild Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, wiped clean, stems removed and sliced (recommended: shiitake, oyster, cremini)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons English mustard (recommended: Colman's Mustard)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and preheat grill to medium.
Season beef with salt and pepper and set aside.
Unfold puff pastry and evenly brush 1 sheet with mustard, covering entire surface. Fold over and cut into 4 equal pieces. Press the pastry edges with tines of a fork to seal and cut 3 small slits halfway deep in the center of each pastry rectangle to allow steam to escape when it cooks. Set pastry rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment. In a small bowl whisk egg with 1 teaspoon water. Brush pastry rectangle with egg wash and bake 25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Brush beef with oil. Season with salt and pepper and grill until it's nicely caramelized, turning only once, approximately 3 minutes each side. Transfer beef to a sheet pan and place in the preheated oven. Roast until medium-rare, another 10 to 12 minutes. Remove beef from the oven and place on a cutting board. Let meat rest 10 minutes before slicing. To serve, place a puff pastry rectangle on each serving plate. Drizzle with Sauteed Wild Mushroom Sauce and top with beef slices.
Heat a saute pan to medium heat. Add butter and olive oil. Add garlic and thyme leaves and saute for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper, saute until golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Cook in batches, if necessary, so that the mushrooms don't steam. Return all mushrooms to pan, if working in batches. Add heavy cream and mustard and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 21, 2011) – The U.S. team of Emily Day (Torrance, Calif.) and Heather Hughes (Fallbrook, Calif.) has been named the USA Volleyball Beach Team of the Year for 2011.
Day, 24, and Hughes, 25, who both played indoor volleyball at Loyola Marymount University, spent the summer of 2011 barnstorming beach volleyball events around the United States and the world.
In total, the team played in 11 domestic tournaments – including a USA Volleyball International Development Qualifier, which it won – and five international. All the efforts of the young team were focused on making up the USAV Beach pipeline to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
"Being able to play internationally and domestically this year was awesome," said Hughes, for whom 2011 was the first full season on the beach. "Being able to get that experience; it helped out a lot. We're appreciative that we were able to go to as many tournaments as we did.
"Definitely our ultimate goal is 2016. Everything we do is geared toward getting ready for 2016."
Both players agreed that the highlights of their season were a silver medal at the World University Games in China, a third-place finish at the Manhattan Beach Open (part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Tour) and making it to the Pan American Games, where they finished fourth.
"I'm so glad we did what we did," Day said. "For us, experience is something we both need to get, especially internationally. Our bodies held up and we had the time of our lives."
The pair came close to playing in the final at Manhattan Beach, losing to Jennifer Fopma and Tracy Jones in the semifinals, 18-21, 21-18, 15-10. Manhattan Beach was not the team's only domestic podium finish. It also finished third at the Corona Light Wide Open event in Chicago and at the National Volleyball League tournament in Malibu.
Internationally, Day and Hughes finished second at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event in Puerto Vallarta. They also came very close to a bronze medal at the Pan American Games, falling to Puerto Rico's Yarleen Santiago and Yamileska Yantin, 21-16, 16-21, 15-7 in the third-place match.
Day credited the team's good communication for its 2011 success.
"In general, Heather and I work really well because we're good friends and communicate really well. Our work ethic is just the same," she said. "It's hard to find a partner who wants it as badly as you and is willing to do what it takes."
Hughes added that each player also brings different strengths to the pairing.
"Off the court, Emily has exceptional organizational skills," Hughes said. "She does a great job with time management and organizing the practice schedule and all those logistical things.
"On the court, I think she is more of the thinker. She focuses on what the other team is doing and how we should respond. I look at what our team is doing and what we can do better."
Instead of being burned out from all their travels in 2011, both players are eager to get back to the beach.
"We're looking forward to getting back out there," Day said. "I'm super stoked to be in California and training. We want to hit the FIVB as much as we can. Any tournaments we can get into, we want to go play."


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GHEC wins big; Maple River nips MCW in 2 OTs
TRUMAN – Josh Johanson and Logan Pytleski each scored 19 points to help the Granada-Huntley-East Chain Mustangs stampede to a 75-47 victory over the Cleveland Clippers during Valley Conference Showcase basketball action on Saturday in Truman.
Trent Stensland contributed 11 points to the Mustangs' winning ways, while teammate Konnor Kristenson supplied eight points, eight rebounds and four assists.
Dylan Petrowiak garnered 10 rebounds and distributed nine assists for GHEC, which connected on 29 of 53 shots from 2-point range. The Mustangs also made 3 of 10 shots from 3-point distance and only 8 of 25 at the free throw line.
Petrowiak's double-digit boardwork helped pace GHEC's 49-32 rebounding advantage.
Tommy Kraft produced a game-high 20 points to top Cleveland.
Granada-Huntley-East Chain (6-13) plays host to United South Central tonight at East Chain School.
Maple River 63, Martin County West 62 (2 OTs) – Jonah Breiter sank the game-winning free throw with 1.5 seconds remaining in the second overtime to help the Class 2A, No. 5-ranked Eagles fend off the Mavericks, 63-62, during Valley Conference Showcase action Saturday night in Truman.
Breiter and Zach Krengel each finished with 16 points to pace Maple River, while Jaron Denn – who was held scoreless in the opening half – netted 14 points on the game.
Austin Krumwiede and Kyle Brolsma each produced double-double performances to top MCW. Krumwiede scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 11 boards to complement four assists, while Brolsma pulled down a game-best 15 rebounds to go with 13 points.
Mitch Sitzmann tallied 12 points and doled out three assists for the Mavericks, while Jake Faber chipped in 11 points.
MCW made 16 of 28 shots from 2-point range, 6 of 14 from behind the 3-point line and only 12 of 22 at the free throw line.
The Eagles connected on 14 of 31 shots from 2-point distance, 9 of 22 from the bonus arc and 8 of 13 at the charity stripe.
Martin County West (17-5) plays host to Worthington on Tuesday night in Sherburn, while Class 2A, No. 5-ranked Maple River (20-4) travels to Class 2A, No. 4-ranked St. Peter on Thursday night.
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St. Clair 90, Truman/Martin Luther 67 – Ryan Kruse delivered a game-leading 23 points to steer the Cyclones to a 90-67 triumph over the BluejayKnights during Valley Conference Showcase action Saturday in Truman.
Austin Nagel and Mike Nett each scored 13 points for St. Clair, which hit 31 of 66 field goals and 13 of 22 free throws on the game.
Sam Geistfeld neared double-double territory by netting 21 points and nine rebounds to complement three steals to pace TML.
Alex Weihe delivered 13 points, Jeremy Smith supplied 10 points and four rebounds, while DaMarko Thomas hauled in 11 rebounds for the BluejayKnights.
TML hit 29 of 64 shots from the floor and only 6 of 17 at the line.
Truman/Martin Luther (12-11) travels to Madelia on Tuesday night, while St. Clair (17-7) hits the road to Springfield on Tuesday night.


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Not very scarey but well-organizedIn full: A bit of tarmac and a lot of trails. Very well-marked (LED lights at regular intervals) and well signed/marshalled. All the marshals very friendly and encouraging. Mile markers and one water station with bottles, which is very useful. Chip timing for accurate and fast results. Not particularly scary, unless you'd never run off-road or in the dark. The only gripe was the lack of signs for car parks when you turned off the main road.Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Definitely not flat, but excellent scenery!In full: Brilliant organization, everything went very smoothly. Lovely scenery, with a lot of the race through Clumber Park. First mile uphill, but at least that's the last mile downhill as well (and lots more undulations in between). Lots of friendly marshals, name checks for most finishers as they crossed the line, and a technical t-shirt as part of the price.Date of review: October 31, 2011
In short: Flat, good mix of trail and road, nicely scenic - fantastic mug to bootIn full: Overall a very nice race, well-organised with friendly organisers and enthusiastic marshalls. Unfortunately wo things spoiled it for me. You could only hear the starting gun if you were right at the front (although the race organiser will add more speakers towards the back next year), so not the best motivation at the start of a race. The race is also chip timed, and this is publicised as being for the benefit of the runner, but it's only gun to mat, not mat to mat, and we're still waiting for the results nearly 24 hours later. I can't really see how this is for the benefit of the runner! I got a PB, however, and I'll probably be back next year for another go.Date of review: September 12, 2011
In short: Good mix of terrain, excellent views, very friendly marshalsDate of review: August 2, 2009
In short: A great way to get back into enjoying running,Date of review: August 3, 2008
In short: like running in an oven!In full: Tough but different. A lot of running in water/very rippled sand, and the Kent crossing was interesting. Fantastic marshals and great water provision, except for one stretch near the Kent crossing.Date of review: July 2, 2006
In short: Killer hills but great scenery and friendly organisationIn full: It's shorter than the advertised 10 miles (9.35 by my Garmin), but the course was well-marked and scenic. Killer hills, but nice downhills to balance them out. Couldn't find the advertised post-race refreshments though (maybe I was too slow?).Date of review: March 27, 2006
In short: Great way to finish off the year.In full: Better organisation than last year, especially the start. Finish seems less hectic, although some of the people handing out t-shirts were a little over-zealous in checking people's sizes! Traffic wasn't as hazardous, marshals were friendly as ever. Entry price is a bit steep now, and chipping it but making you pay for the results is rather cheeky.Date of review: November 28, 2004
In short: Excellent - just missed a pb and thoroughly enjoyed myself.In full: I'll definitely be back next year to beat my time, and the t-shirt with my name on the back is a really nice touch.Date of review: November 1, 2004
In short: Hard work, glorious scenery, well organised and great atmosphere.In full: Never done a fell race before, but ran this one with a friend. We were the last two runners, and the guy collecting up the marking tape caught up with us on the way round, but was incredibly encouraging and supportive, and we got a big cheer from the welcoming committee at the Fleece. The route was well-marked, the organisation and support was brilliant - I'd recommend it for anyone trying this kind of run for the first time, and we will be back next year. Full marks to Keighley and Craven!Date of review: October 10, 2004
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Someone gave me some yamamotoyama "special occasion green tea bags" which actually weren't so bad. I looked up their website and apparently they offer loose leaf tea as well. I imagine this stuff ends up in grocery stores in California or something. Looks like it might be some decent daily sencha. As I am always looking for new bargain senchas, has anyone tried any of their loose leaf offerings? You have to order old school with a form and such, but i may give it a whirl out of curiosity.


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Blue Earth eyes street repairs
BLUE EARTH – City Engineer Wes Brown told the Blue Earth City Council on Monday that Eighth and Sailor streets have more pavement on them than the Minnesota Department of Transportation originally believed.
Before the state began working on Highway 169, it agreed to repair the streets used to detour traffic around construction. Two of those streets are Eighth and Sailor. Traffic was re-routed for about a block on each and both have sustained quite a bit of surface damage.
The state thought the streets had an inch of pavement, but Brown reported that Jamie Holland, director of Public Works, had his crew cut blocks out of the two streets Monday and found that the pavement goes down about 4 inches.
"What we're going to repair the pavement with has changed because MnDOT wants to pave it in kind," Brown said.
Councilman Glenn Gaylord asked if the city can make the pavement thicker.
"We could add base to it at the city's expense," Brown said.
It would cost $4,450 for each street, or $9,000 for an extra inch of depth.
Brown's goal is to have the streets repaired so they last at least five years, when the next scheduled reconstruction takes place. He is confident the depth of base already there could last for five years because the original pavement has lasted for decades.
City Administrator Kathy Bailey said her office was unable to find a contract for the last time the streets were fixed, but she suspects it was in the 1970s.
Brown said MnDOT is contractually obligated to put the street back to the way it was before the detour, with the same depth of pavement.
"If they're willing to go with that average and we think we can get five years out of it, I'm OK with that," Gaylord said.
Brown expects the state to finish Highway 169 before it paves Eighth and Sailor.
"As long as the weather holds up the next couple weeks, they should make it," he said.
Moving on to another topic, the council heard from Fire Chief Roger Davis, who explained repairs that need to be made to the platform of the aerial ladder truck purchased two years ago.
The truck went to Emergency Apparatus Maintenance Inc. with a leak in the hydraulic system. While undergoing those repairs, it was noted that the welds holding the platform at the end of the extendable ladder are cracked.
Hanson's Auto gave the fire department a quote of $23,000 to repair the platform.
"Is there a chance somebody would've gotten hurt [while using the defective equipment]?" Gaylord asked.
Davis admitted it was a possibility.
"Then I think this is pretty cheap," said Gaylord, comparing the cost to someone being injured.
All totaled, the fire department has spent about $60,000 on repairs and will overrun its budget by about $65,000 this year. The entire budget for the fire department is $230,000, which means it will be over-budget around 31 percent.
Bailey explained this is all a glitch in a normally well-run system.
"We're pretty frugal," she said, noting that since 2008, Blue Earth has maintained a budget in the black. She expects other departments to come in under budget.
"People need to keep in mind it is expensive to run a fire department and it's all about community safety," she said.


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Skip to comments.U.S. warns health officials to be alert for deadly new virus
Posted on 03/08/2013 8:10:13 AM PST by BenLurkin
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday warned state and local health officials about potential infections from a deadly virus previously unseen in humans that has now sickened 14 people and killed 8.
Most of the infections have occurred in the Middle East, but a new analysis of three confirmed infections in Britain suggests the virus can pass from person to person ...
According to the CDC's analysis, the infections in Britain started with a 60-year-old man who had recently traveled to Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and developed a respiratory illness on January 24, 2013. Samples from the man showed he was infected with both the new virus and with H1N1, or swine flu.
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We are treated to a continuous flow of supporting evidence for the doctrine "Our Diversity Is Our Strength."
BOYD ping?
The middle east is the gift that keeps on giving.
The middle east is the gift that keeps on giving.
Mother Abigail said the next deadly one would come from the middle east. Specifically, Egypt, if I remember correctly.
Sometimes I just sit back and say: Ok you win, let's just have the Zombie Apocalypse now.
Ain't THAT the truth!
Post to me or FReep mail to be on/off the Bring Out Your Dead ping list.
The purpose of the Bring Out Your Dead ping list (formerly the Ebola ping list) is very early warning of emerging pandemics, as such it has a high false positive rate.
So far the false positive rate is 100%.
At some point we may well have a high mortality pandemic, and likely as not the Bring Out Your Dead threads will miss the beginning entirely.
*sigh* Such is life, and death...
Public Skool kids. Face Palm!
It also suggests that he was intentionally infected for the purpose of traveling back to England as a walking bio-weapon.
How many more of such walking bio-weapons are there, I wonder. And to where have they been sent?
People who have been on this for a while think it is currently circulating in the US> I've been as sick as a dog for 2 weeks, worse than the flu I had in December, and it is different from flu.
I am not getting really any better. It's horrible and obviously a virus. I did get bacterial pneumonia on top of it and took antibiotics so that's sort of ameliorated. But this thing is rough and nasty, the virus is still beating me up.
The fact that he was infected with both the new virus and with H1N1 (swine flu) suggests to me that he was intentionally infected.
It also suggests that he was intentionally infected for the purpose of traveling back to England as a walking bio-weapon.
How many more of such walking bio-weapons are there, I wonder. And to where have they been sent?
I thought of that too, I'm sure that that scenario has been used by a novelist before now. The truth is that Bio-warfare is relatively cheap compared to Nuclear or chemical warfare and it's more transportable too. The problem of course is that it can also get away from the creators more easily to attack them too.
And I believe she also said as soon as you hear about it to head for the hills. Literally. Not to wait a week, etc.
It was a pretty dire warning, on the order of the 1918 pandemic. I believe she also said it would be a version of the H1N1.
YES...that thought crossed my mind too....bio-weapons on foot
I'd forgotten about Mother Abigail.
Hmmm, the "intentional" thing flashed across my mind but I thought that was too far fetched. Ok, adding tin foil to the shopping list along with lysol, soap, hand sanitizer, vitamins, etc.
I'm becoming more isolationist by the day. Maybe there are oceans between continents for a reason...like keeping us home so we can't spread crud all over the world and wipe out the entire human race.
"I am not getting really any better. Its horrible and obviously a virus. I did get bacterial pneumonia on top of it and took antibiotics so thats sort of ameliorated. But this thing is rough and nasty, the virus is still beating me up."
Me too, jeremiah. Two months of this crud...now it's turned into vertigo. A dozen people around here, same thing. My doctors insist it's 'viral'. Not fun! I even finally got a flu shot but I'm not going to get a flu shot next year.
I'm so sorry, lj. This has been a tough winter.
Im sure that that scenario has been used by a novelist before now.
Tom Clancy, Executive Orders
Yes, this is a nasty, nasty virus. It lasts and lasts. I am also dizzy, head spins around - I think it's more than jsut from the head congestion, it may be affecting the CNS, just as swine flu H1N1 also affected the CNS.
In some ways this is worse than when I had swine.
Trisham - if you have not had this, be careful and don't be around anyone coughing, sneezing, hacking or otherwise looks sick. Most people around here also had vicious running nose, and often red/peeling/aggravated nose etc. So anyone who looks like that - run - run away~!!!
I got mine from the neighbor...didn't think about 'vertigo' being contagious! She was past the sneezing, etc. My doctor insisted I start taking the Z pac antibiotics she prescribed, so I started them at noon today, then on the news tonight they say they are killing people....I have SUCH good timing! LOL...if I disappear one day soon, you'll know why.
[snip]Azithromycin, a commonly-prescribed antibiotic, may trigger a potentially deadly irregular heart rhythm for some patients, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned Tuesday.
The antibiotic that's sold as Zithromax, Zmax or sometimes referred to as a "Z-Pack" is prescribed to treat bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or ear infections.
Do you have a secondary lung infection? I took Zithro because I determined I had a secondary bacterial lung infection. If I had not figured that, I would have avoided antibiotics since they don't do anything for viruses.
I did have irregular and fast heart episodes but I attributed it to the pneumonia which can also cause that. THEN I read about the Zithro the other day.
I guess I won't be getting any to have on hand!!! I did read that Zithro does that for people who have already slow heart rate (yup, me) and/or low potassium in the blood. So maybe get some potassium to take? Live on bananas? Or maybe there are potassium tablets or something?
I'm taking some extra potassium pills along with smart water that has electrolytes. I'm SO tired of trying to take care of this body, it gives me no break! lol
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One could easily miss the bryozoans (entoprocts) or mistake them as an algae or coral. Bryozoans are microscopic individuals (termed zooids) that live in sessile colonies of genetically identical members. Having said that, there are several notable exceptions: a genus of solitary species (Monobryozoan), and a genus of mobile species (Christatella), and a recently found planktonic species (in genus Alcyonidium) that floats as a ball (Peck et al. 1995). Known also as "moss animals," there are somewhere between 4000-6000 living species. About 15,000 fossil species have been found, dating from the early Ordovician. The fact that no fossils exist from the slightly earlier Cambrian period (in which almost all other invertebrate phyla are found) together with molecular phylogenetic analyses suggest that the earliest bryozoans were non-calcified and thus did not fossilize (Fuchs et al. 2009), but may have in fact originated during the Cambrian.
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"Because of [the band's] 747's colossal size and freight capacity, we can carry our stage production and all our stage equipment in the cargo hold. "
Jeppesen's Mark Van Tine
If 10 years ago you had peeked into the cockpit of almost any business aircraft or airliner in the world, you would have seen a large, boxy flight bag holding several thick leather binders with the words "Jeppesen Airway Manual" embossed on the cover. These held hundreds of thin-paper pages of airport diagrams, route charts and text critical to navigation-all information gathered, processed, checked, printed, collated, packaged and mailed by the company founded by former barnstormer, airmail carrier, aviation pioneer and eventually long-time airline pilot and millionaire Capt. Elrey B. Jeppesen.
At the peak year of its paper business, Jeppesen printed 2.5 billion pages covering procedures at 14,700 airports. Every week from its headquarters in Englewood, Colo., the company mailed up to a half million envelopes of updates and revisions to its customers worldwide.
"Captain Jepp," as everyone called him, sold his company for $5 million in 1962 to the Times-Mirror Corporation, which held it for 38 years. The Tribune Company bought Times-Mirror-and along with it Jeppesen-in March 2000 for $8 billion. Five months later, it sold Jeppesen to Boeing for $1.5 billion. Jeppesen now generates about $600 million a year in revenue. Captain Jepp died on Nov. 26, 1996, at age 89.
Today, if you look in those same business aircraft and airliner cockpits, you won't find as many with the formerly ubiquitous Jeppesen flight bags and binders. But the Jeppesen navigational charts are there still, in electronic form, available to pilots on multifunction cockpit displays or separate handheld computer notebooks, called electronic flight bags. That's not to say the aviation world has gone completely digital. In 2006, the company still shipped 1.5 billion of its familiar hole-punched pages.
"Every week when our shipment of revisions goes out," Mark Van Tine, president and COO of Jeppesen, told me, "in my mind I hear pilots opening and closing binders all over the world."
Though the transition from paper to electronic has taken longer than the Jeppesen people originally thought it would, it has nonetheless provided the impetus for the 73-year-old firm to transform itself from an aviation information printing company to "an information solutions provider in transportation."
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by Anton Shilov
Even though Apple is particularly unknown for low-cost personal computers, there are some evidences that the company is indeed preparing a system that is larger than iPhone, but is still smaller than MacBook. At least some believe that Apple is working on a netbook.
According to a news-story at The New York Times, a search engine company has spotted Web visits from an unannounced Apple product with a display somewhere between an iPhone and a MacBook. It is suggested that the device is the rumoured netbook by Apple, or, at least, a device that resembles a netbook. Theoretically, this may be a tablet PC-like device aimed at sub-$1000 (or higher) price-points, not sub-$500 price-points.
Apple itself has not confirmed or denied plans to release a netbook. During the most recent conference call, Apple's chief exec Steve Jobs said that the company had certain ideas about netbooks, but did not elaborate.
"We'll wait and see how that nascent [netbook] category evolves and we've got some pretty interesting ideas if it does evolve," said Mr. Jobs.
Apple has always sold its products at price-points higher compared to rivals and its customers have been more than willing to pay premium for Apple computers or portable digital media players. Therefore, it will hardly be logical for Apple to introduce something aimed at consumers in budget for many reasons.
Still, Apple has numerous products that hardly fit into the company's vision in its lineup: iPod shuffle is a typical example of a low-end music player, Time Capsule is a product aimed at a very small group of customers, XServe servers are hardly important product category for the company.


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Since the dawn of time women have thought, "This color brings out my eyes!" or "That color suits you!" and there is a very good reason why… Color Me Beautiful was a concept in the 1980's created by Carole Jackson, that gave women four seasonal color pallets based on their natural look. I can even...read more