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Specialist in Oncology and Pediatric Neuro, Dr. Cruz Martinez is currently Director Clinic of Hematology and Oncology Area Hospital Sant Joan de Deu de Barcelona. Since 1994, he is an associate professor at the University of Barcelona and since 2005, Director of the Master of Pediatric Oncology at the same university. She has participated in conferences and national and international conferences convened by the major medical specialty societies. In addition, he has participated in several clinical research studies on pediatric oncology and neuro-oncology and has authored several book chapters and more than 50 publications.
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Professional experience
• More than 30 years of experience• Area Director Clinical Hematology and Oncology at the Hospital Sant Joan de Deu de Barcelona
Positions in public associations
• Coordinator of the National Brain Tumor Group of SEHOP ( since 2013)
• Associate professor at the University of Barcelona (1994-present)• Director of the Master of Pediatric Oncology at the University of Barcelona (2005-present)
• Degree in Medicine from the University of Barcelona ( 1984 )• Specialist Pediatrician via MIR at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona ( 1988) • Doctor of Medicine from the University of Barcelona ( 1992) ...
Publications and conferences
• Participation in national and international conferences and congresses ( AEP, SEHOP, SIOP, ISPNO, EANO )• Reviewer of scientific articles of pediatric oncology ( Spaniards Annals of Pediatrics. Neurology and Clinical Translational Oncology, conferences ASP, SEHOP, EANO ) • Participation in studies of clinical research in oncology and pediatric neuro-oncology• Author of book chapters and more than 50 publications ...
Professional membership
• Member of the Catalan and Spanish Society of Pediatrics (1990 )• Member of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology ( SEOP-SEHOP ) (1992 ) • Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology ( SIOP ) (2000 )• Member of the European Society for Neuro-Oncology ( EANO ) (2008 )• Member of International National Brain Tumor Group ( SEHOP since 2000) and ( SIOP since 2002)• Member of the expert group of brain tumors OncoGuia Oncology Master Plan in Catalonia (2004 ) ...
Languages spoken
- Catalan
- Spanish
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Brain Cancers
Brain tumors are formed because of the proliferation of cells that grow and multiply abnormally in the brain, being able to give blood vessels, c Brain tumors are formed because of the proliferation of cells that grow and multiply abnormally in the brain, being able to give blood vessels, cranial nerves, glands, bones, brain parenchyma and embryonic remains. It also may occur in two ways: by pressing brain areas for growth or invade surrounding tissue, in which case it is a malignant brain tumor. Symptoms of brain tumors include hand tremors, changes in mood, dizziness, unsteadiness and impaired alertness. Regarding treatment, absolutely it depends on where the brain tumor, degree of involvement and the patient's health are. Surgery is one of the most common measures to reduce the pressure that is suffering the brain. Also, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are used when surgery has been ruled out or have not achieved the desired results with the same benefits. ...
Cancer Surgery
Cancer surgery is to remove the tumor and surrounding tissue
Malformations of the nervous system
Congenital malformations of the central nervous system are related to alterations in the neural tube, which most institutions neurosurgical treatment, Congenital malformations of the central nervous system are related to alterations in the neural tube, which most institutions neurosurgical treatment, disrafismos and craniosynostosis, abnormal neuronal proliferation and megalencefalias microcephaly, abnormal migration include neuronal, lissencephaly, pachygyria, schizencephaly, agenesis of the corpus callosum, heterotopias and cortical dysplasias, spinal cord injuries and spinal malformations dysraphias. ...
Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric oncology refers to childhood cancer. The most common childhood cancers are leukemias, brain tumors, lymphomas and bone tumors, among others Pediatric oncology refers to childhood cancer. The most common childhood cancers are leukemias, brain tumors, lymphomas and bone tumors, among others. ...
Bladder Cancer
The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen whose main function is to store urine before it is expelled from the body. Bladder cancer occurs when cells cancersosas in the inner membrane of this body are formed, and its symptoms are painful urination or lower back, frequent urination and blood in the urine. The main risk factors are smoking and exposure to certain chemicals, along with a family history of the disease. This type of cancer can be limited to the lining of the bladder, and then called surface or spread through the lining of the bladder and even to nearby organs, which are called invasive in this case. Treatment depends on the severity and type of cancer, but may generally include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and / or surgery. ...
Bone Cancers
Bone tumors are growths of new bone tissue that develops through the progressive multiplication of cells. Such tumors are divided into benign and malignant tumors. Benign tumors are composed of cells of normal tissue, they are slow growing and do not invade neighboring structures. Malignant tumors the cells are different from normal tissue to grow rapidly, invade nearby structures and can be played remotely by metastases. As for the symptoms, the pain can be intense, localized bit. When symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue and fever appear, you have to think about the existence of a malignant tumor. Surgery is the primary treatment in most of the tumors and may be accompanied by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. ...
bowel cancer
Bowel cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the colon or rectum. For this reason, also it called colorectal cancer. It is very rare for cancer events in small intestine. Usually, due to chronic intestinal diseases such as ulcerative rettolite or Crohn's disease, as well as some familial predisposition. Often it is a cancer that does not apparent symptoms, and therefore the mortality rate is very high. Early diagnosis increases chances of survival. ...
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that occurs when cancer cells develop in the tissues of the breast. It can affect both women and men and has a very small impact. There are certain factors that can influence the development of this disease, the most important of which are family history, age and unhealthy life style. The most effective prevention is early detection, so doctors recommend that women do breast self-examination regularly. Periodicals from 50 years to detect possible tumors mammograms also have to be made. Treatment of breast cancer depends on the stage of extension, as well as the patient's health, but is commonly used hormone therapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, along with the breast cancer surgery to remove the tumor. ...
Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that aims to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy treatment depends on type of cancer and tumor size. The patient may undergo chemotherapy treatment in different ways: intravenously, orally, by injection, intraperitoneally or topically. ...
Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer is a malignant tumor in one of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. These tumors are usually slow-growing and do not metastasize quickly. However, most are very advanced when detected. The colangiocarciona affects people of both sexes and most patients are over 65 years old. It is, however, a rare disease that only occurs in 2 out of every 100,000 people. ...
Colon cancer
Colon cancer is the proliferation of malignant cells in the colon, which, along with the rectum, is in charge of storing faeces which are then expelled through the anus. That is why this is a very favorable area for the development of a cancer, since accumulated waste substances. Also, its causes are also determined by genetics, sedentary lifestyle and previous illnesses, such as polyps, ulcerative colitis and other cancers. The most obvious symptoms of the disease begin to make visible when the disease is advanced: alternating between diarrhea and constipation, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss and fatigue. If detected early has a good chance of healing, and its most common treatments radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy to strengthen the body's defenses, and surgery. By the operation of the affected colon cancer if you are well localized part is removed. ...
colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the formation of fatty tissues of the colon. The colon cancer starts with a polyp that develops in the colon or rectum. When you overlying adipose tissue can lead to adenoma, a specific type of polyp, or adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that contains mucus and other fluids. Tests to detect colon cancer usually performed through colonoscopy, a test that introduces a thin flexible took with a camera (endoscope ) through the anus, and virtual colonoscopy a radiological examination that obtains images inside the body through a computerized tomography (CAT or CT. the objective of these tests is crucial to locate the presence of adenomas and polyps in the colon and remove by surgery before they become cancerous. ...
Diseases of the penis
Penis diseases are those that affect the male reproductive system. In addition to causing pain, can affect sexual functioning and fertility of men. The disease most common penis is erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Other common diseases are priapism, Peyronie's disease and balanitis. Although it is a rare form of cancer, penile cancer it may also appear. ...
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is the most common within the different types of uterine cancer. Currently, the exact cause is not known but may be related to increased levels of estrogen. It is given type of cancer among women in their 60s and 70s, still very rare in less than 40. The symptoms presented endometrial cancer are abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause, low abdominal pain or cramping in the pelvis and white vaginal discharge. ...
Gynecological Cancer
Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that begins in the female reproductive organs. Although we refer to them as a group, in fact each has its own symptoms and risk factors. The can get any woman, but it is known that the risk increases with age. Major gynecological cancers are cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers; less frequently, cancer of the fallopian tube and primary peritoneal. Treatment depends on various factors such as the type of cancer, its stage and location. You may be required to perform surgery to remove it gynecologic cancer, and / or radiotherapy or chemotherapy. ...
Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor that involves the uncontrolled spread of cancer cells in the renal tubules. It is a disorder that affects mainly to adults over age 50 and men generally. The most common risk factors include smoking, hemodialysis and other genetic reasons (the exact causes are unknown). Symptoms of a kidney tumor usually the appearance of blood in the urine, pain in the lumbar area (near the diseased kidney), weight loss and abdominal weight gain. However, the majority of renal tumors are asymptomatic and tend to randomly detected from an x-ray test done for other reasons. It is a cancer that is detected early can be cured, and that because humans can live with one kidney, you can proceed to the removal of the malignant tumor organ to stop. But, when it is detected metastases (tumor spread to other organs) other specific treatments should be made to halt the spread of cancer cells. ...
Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is a disease in which the liver cells become abnormal and grow out of control form a cancerous tumor. This type of tumor is called primary liver cancer (malignant hepatoma or hepatocellular carcicoma). In contrast, metastatic liver cancer begins elsewhere and spreads to the liver. The liver is the largest organ in the body. Filters out harmful substances from the blood, digests fats from food and stores the sugar that the body needs for energy. The main risk factors for developing this primary liver cancer are hepatitis and cirrhosis or liver scarring. Treatment options include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a liver transplant. ...
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the progressive growth of malignant cells in this vital organ, causing problems in other lung structures, such as the bronchi. It is diagnosed in a very high percentage among the smoking population and almost always to present an excess of cough, which may be associated with coughing. The presence of a primary tumor can be characterized by dyspnea or shortness of breath, hemoptysis or bloody sputum, and other less common symptoms, such as chest pain, ringing in the side of the chest, and weight loss hoarseness. There are, however, other conditions that could suggest the spread of the cancer to other organs (metastasis). The diagnostic examination is to conduct a series of tests such as chest X-ray, CT (scan) of the chest and abdomen, respiratory function tests (spirometry), blood tests, and some form of biopsy (bronchoscopy, CT-guided percutaneous puncture, VATS, and toratocomía). The treatment to be applied depend on the stage of the cancer extension and the type and size of the tumor is found. According to each case, the treatment will be surgery to remove the tumor, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or a combination of all. ...
Lymphoma is a type of neoplasm (tumor) that affects lymphocytes. It is also known as hematologic solid tumor, to differentiate it from leukemia. There are two types of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. They are classified according to their cellular origin, evolution, treatment and prognosis. ...
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, the most serious. The first singo melanoma is a change in color, size and shape of a mole. Melanomas usually have a black or blue area. It may appear as a new mole, black abnormal or unsightly. It is important to prevent and monitor moles time thinking about the "ABCDE" Asymmetry contours are different Ragged edges different colors Diameter, moles enlarged Evolution: any changes in a mole Surgery is the first treatment of melanoma. ...
Palliative Care
Palliative care aim to help people with severe disease to feel better. Palliative care treat the symptoms and side effects of a disease and its treatments. ...
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a disease that causes the formation of malignant cells in the tissues of the body that would produce juices that help digest food and hormones to control the amount of sugar in the blood. It is a very aggressive type of stomach cancer, overtaking at dangerous only colon cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer. Among risk factors include smoking, diabetes, chronic pancreatitis and some hereditary conditions. It is a disease whose early symptoms are quite subtle, so often diagnosed when it is in an advanced stage. Still, the loss of weight and appetite, fatigue, pain in the abdomen and back and jaundice may be warnings of this ailment. Treatment depends on the degree of involvement of the disease and if that affected only the pancreas, removal of malignant cells by surgery is possible, although it is very common to return to play. If the cancer is in an advanced stage, it can resort to chemotherapy or chemoradiation. Finally, if it has also spread to other parts of the body (eg causing stomach cancer or other organs) is well advanced and palliative treatments exist to slow the rate of disease progression. ...
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the prostate, which is a male sex gland located below the bladder and above the rectum, responsible for producing seminal fluid. It is one of the most common cancers in men, and the odds of suffering increases with age. In its initial stage, symptoms such as difficulty and pain when urinating, frequent urination, inability to urinate, blood in urine, painful ejaculation, pain in the lower back and pelvis that does not go away with time, loss Unintentional weight, etc. Treatment options depend on the stage of the cancer and health status of the patient, but usually include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. ...
Radiation therapy uses X-rays to destroy cancer cells. It prevents them from growing and dividing. It is also used to shrink a tumor before surgery to prevent cancer from appearing or to treat tumors that are inoperable. ...
rectal cancer
Rectal cancer is the formation of malignant cancer cells in the rectal tissues. Symptoms of rectal cancer include changes in bowel movements (diarrhea or constipation) and blood in the stool. ...
Sarcoma is a malignant tumor in the bone or soft parts of the bodies. Among the different types of cancer, sarcomas are rare, about 1% of such cancers are diagnosed each year and only 4 or 5 people in a hundred thousand. ...
Testicular cancers
Testicular cancer occurs when cancer cells in the testes, which are oval glands that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone in men between 15 and 35 are formed. It can occur in one or both testicles, and is more common in young men and those who had an abnormal testicular development and undescended testicle at birth, or if there are genetic background. Symptoms of testicular tumors are: a lump in the testicles or groin, pain and tenderness in the breast area. The main causes of the appearance of testicular cancer are genetic, because the testicle has not moved properly from the abdomen into the scrotum during their training. Furthermore, it also occurs in patients who have been subject to aggressive or toxic for long periods because of their work substances. This type of cancer has a cure statistics more than 90% if it is found early and treated by chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. ...
Throat and larynx cancer
The throat and larynx cancer is a malignant tumor that affects the cells of the larynx where the vocal cords are located. The snuff and alcohol are the two main causes of the development of this disease. Depending on your location can be classified in supraglottic tumor ( above the glottis ), glottic and subglottic tumor tumor ( below the glottis ). Symptoms of throat cancer are often changes in voice, difficulty breathing and swallowing, hoarseness, cough, swelling and pain in the neck or neck expectoration. Early detection of disease is essential to increase the life expectancy of patients. The treatment is based on the extirpation of the tumor, while avoiding its extension to other parts of the body. Depending on the case, surgery may involve partial or total removal of the vocal cords, and sometimes you can choose one by treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. ...
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is the abnormal growth of cells of the thyroid gland to produce a tumor. Through a medical test can diagnose whether the gland has increased in size, and if there is a cancerous nodule or more. For the identification of cancer varied tests by puncture biopsy of thyroid nodules or ultrasound are usually carried as blood tests. Treatment depends on the extent of the tumor in each patient. In most cases you opt for surgical removal of nodules, but other treatments include the application of high-dose thyroid hormones or surgical removal of the nodules. In thyroid cancer symptoms can be mainly swelling or tumor in the neck, hoarseness and coughing, voice changes, difficulty swallowing, and so on. ...
Tumors of unknown origin
Tumors of unknown origin are those that are located in an organ but its features and appearance are typical of other undetermined different organ. Or exploration or laboratory testing, or radiogradías, or biopsy, allow to know and specify the origin of cancer. ...
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Paul McCartney will make his first visit to "The Late Show With David Letterman" next Wednesday, July 15, CBS announced Friday.
McCartney, who as a member of The Beatles made his U.S. live television debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on the same stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater now used for the Letterman show, will be interviewed by Letterman and also perform on the show.
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Allan 'Al' Martin Jokela Sr.
ROCK – Allan "Al" Martin Jokela Sr., of 15111 North Rock Road in Rock, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. He was 80 years old.
Allan was born on March 6, 1933, in Escanaba, the son of Bertha and John Jokela of Rock. He graduated from Rock High School in 1951 as valedictorian and class president. He married the former Nancy Koski on Aug. 13, 1955 at Faith Lutheran Church in Rock.
He received a Regents Alumni Scholarship to the University of Michigan where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Speech in 1955. He was a loyal Wolverines fan. He earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from George Washington University in 1967.
Allan entered the United States Air Force in 1955 as a second lieutenant graduate of ROTC. He was a distinguished ROTC graduate and a distinguished graduate of squadron officer school and the Air Command and Staff College.
During his 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force, Allan served as a master navigator, instructor and personnel officer. He was an Air Force ROTC instructor at Michigan State University for four years. He and his family were stationed in Texas twice, Japan, Virginia twice, Michigan, and Alabama twice.
Allan logged 3,985 hours of flying time during his military career. In addition to Japan, he flew to the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Wake Island, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, the Azores off Portugal, Chile, Peru, Argentina, and the Panama Canal.
Allan flew 181 combat missions during his one-year tour in Vietnam. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1975 from Air Force Headquarters at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
Following his retirement, he and his family moved to his hometown of Rock where he worked as coordinator for the Rock-Perkins-Cornell Senior Center. He later was employed as production manager for EIMCO K & K Manufacturing Company of Rock. He also worked as a grant writer for Bay de Noc Community College.
Allan was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Rock. He was the former tail twister and past president of the Rock Lions Club. He was a former member of the Mid Peninsula School Improvement Team.
He was a past player on the Mid Pen Merchants Softball Team which earned a state championship. He also was a past player on the Rock Merchants Basketball Team. Al was thankful for his teammates allowing an old man to play on their teams.
For nearly four decades, Allan was very active in Rock American Legion Post 559 and was a life member. He served as past president, past vice commander, and past adjutant, a position he held for 24 years.
He and his fellow legionnaires organized several youth and community programs including the Punt, Pass and Kick Contest at Mid Peninsula School, the Boys State Program, the Veterans Day Program at the school, the Memorial Day and Flag Day programs in Rock, and the post installation ceremonies.
Allan had served on the following state offices for the American Legion: assistant membership director for the U.P.; 11th District service officer; district committeeman; zone commander; and chairman of the Department of Michigan's Education and Scholarship Committee.
He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 237 of Munising, a life member of Amvets Post 122 of Ishpeming, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Gwinn.
In 2011, he was named Honorary U.P. Veteran of the Year for his outstanding service to the community and veteran organizations.
Allan is survived by his wife, Nancy; their five children: Yvonne Jokela of Rock, Heidi (Steve) DeLongchamp of Ishpeming; Allan Jokela Jr. of Rock, Jenny Lancour of Gladstone, and David Jokela of Rock; six grandchildren: Erik DeLongchamp, Maija (Steve) Veihl, and Sara DeLongchamp, all of Ishpeming, Issac DeLongchamp of DeWitt, Mich., Earl (Tamara) Lancour of Raymore, Mo., and Elle Lancour of Gladstone; a great-granddaughter, Jenny DeLongchamp of DeWitt, Mich.; a brother, Paul Jokela of Antigo, Wis.; brothers-in-law Robert (Marlene) Koski and David Koski, all of Rock; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Allan was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and John Jokela, and two brothers, George Jokela and Harold Jokela.
Visitation for Allan M. Jokela will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military services will be conducted at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel at 3:45 p.m Tuesday. Funeral services celebrating the life of Allan Jokela will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church in Rock with Pastor Kris Ertl presiding. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in the Rock Cemetery. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.


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Watching corn grow can be nerve-wracking
A few weeks ago, I went with friends to Cedar Rapids for some minor league baseball. The bar-hopping was major league. And on Sunday morning, as we headed home, I was in the back seat sleepily watching Iowa corn fields roll by.
Field after field looked splendid. Deep, vibrant green, table-top even. They were just starting to tassel, and every tassel was going to pop out the same day followed by every silk a day later. They were as perfect a corn fields as I have ever seen.
During a lull in the front seat conversation, I said to Messrs. Schmid and Miller, "Boys, look at those corn fields. At this age, a field of corn like that is at least as exciting as a gorgeous, scantily-clad woman."
Those of us who grow corn pay attention to the crop all over. The price we'll get and our bottom line are in the balance. By all accounts, the heart of the Corn Belt has had near perfect conditions this year. This is from central Iowa across into Illinois. Their crops went in early; temperatures and rains have been as if they were scripted since then.
Every year I plant 300 bushel an acre corn in my mind. Unfortunately too-hot, too-dry, too-cold, or too-wet days chip away at that number. A perfect season is my dream. It is an ephemeral and elusive dream.
I can't complain much, though. There have been recent summers when we here in the northern Corn Belt have grown the best crops in the nation. Any time the Midwest is hot we do better than our farming brethren closer to the equator.
I don't know what to make of global warming. (As for "climate change," yes, it does. It always has.) But if you just took the middle of North America and raised the average temperature five degrees, we would be the new center of the Corn Belt. I suppose that would be until the temperature rose ten degrees and Fargo would take our place.
That may be in our future. But this year three distinct cold fronts came through in July giving us September-like temps. It was refreshing for members of our species, almost too cool for members of the corn species. Down in Illinois our cool temps meant spot-on, bull's eye perfect days for corn pollination and kernel development. There are rumors that several counties there will AVERAGE 300 bushel an acre. Oh my.
For American farmers, that means we're looking at a surplus. That would not be unusual for any farmer over thirty. Or for their fathers. Or for their grandfathers. Cycles of price-oppressing surpluses are a constant in the history of American agriculture.
Two quotes I heard long ago help explain the phenomena. Writer Wendell Berry said at a talk in the early eighties, "There are two things that will cause a surplus: high prices and low prices." A few years later I heard marketing guru Al Kluis say, "The best way to market well is to grow the biggest crop you possibly can."
Those quotes imply that the only thing any farmer can do in the face of low prices caused by too much corn is to grow as much corn as possible. I suppose that is like continuing to dig in order to get yourself out of hole.
The fact that a burdensome surplus appears imminent is amazing when one looks at where we were just a few years ago. Then we were looking at record usage and a growing world population that seemed to guarantee tight supplies for years to come.
I'm not very good at marketing. Over the years, you could have made lots of money doing the exact opposite of me. But there was one time I was prescient. In 2005 and 2006, ethanol plants were breeding like cottontail rabbits. Ethanol went from skimming off the top of the corn supply to ravenously consuming a third of the nation's crop.
The corn market continued to float along in the low twos (dollars) as if that li'l ol' ethanol thing would pass like 1970's gasohol. When the trains finally did collide, corn ran up to record prices.
Not to say I saw it coming. But, I saw it coming. Did I go buy a bunch of corn futures to cash out and retire filthily rich? Nah, I'd probably be living in a gated community sipping fruity rum drinks by the pool right now if I had. And I'd much rather be here writing this column. Ahem.
The period of tight supplies was going to end someday, but it's surprising how soon we filled that gap with more corn. How did that happen?
Much credit has to go to the corn breeders and the magic things they are doing with genetics. (Some would call them "scary" instead of magic. Notice I am gingerly side-stepping the debate over first, ethanol and now, GMO's. Call me a wuss.)
There are other sources of our new found corn glut. The Conservation Reserve Program had succeeded in taking a lot of marginal acres out of production over the last 20 years. Marginal for crops, much of this land was benefitting native plants and all sorts of critters. Sadly, thousands of those acres are back in row crops.
Worse are grasslands out in the Dakotas that never were plowed before. Friends that hunt out there report great swaths of land growing crops that never had before. If that were strictly a function of the marketplace, well, fine. But much of the incentive to plow those acres came from the farm program and subsidized crop insurance that removed much of the risk. That's not the marketplace; that's unintended consequences from a dysfunctional Farm Bill.
Maybe we need to look at this biblically. You'll recall that Pharaoh had a dream about seven fat cows followed by seven scrawny cows that ate the fat cows. Joseph told Pharaoh that his dream was portending seven years of abundant crops followed by seven years of abject drought and famine. Joseph went on to head the Egyptian Department of Agriculture and wisely guide the nation through their rough patch.
So. We've had about seven years of high prices. Joseph, are you out there?


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|Historical Art
The study of paleontology at the Smithsonian Institution has yielded a great deal of artwork. Each illustration, beautiful in its own right, has a fascinating story to tell about the history of paleontology, the history of paleontological illustration, the history of printing techniques, and the history of art. Fossils are often fragmentary and never show the animal, plant or environment as it appeared in life. Additionally, artifacts of age often obscure important diagnositic features of fossil specimens. Therefore, illustration will always be important to portray ideas that cannot be photographed.
The historical art project in the Department of Paleobiology is in progress under the supervision of Mary Parrish, scientific illustrator, and Jann Thompson, deputy chair and collections manager. This is a grassroots project that has been completed mainly through the efforts of volunteers and student interns. Sarah Pelot, a long time volunteer turned contractor, has done most of the hands on work to care for the collection and much research on the collection.
Most illustrations were found without documentation. Research is ongoing to learn the identity of illustrations, the publication they appeared in (if any), artist, scientist, and other information of interest.
Vertebrate Paleontology
David Starr Jordan with Leonhard Stejneger and Frederic Lucas
Charles W. Gilmore
Remington Kellogg
James W. Gidley
Louis Agassiz
Charles R. Knight
Oliver Perry Hay
Jay Matternes
Zdenek Burian
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Charles D. Walcott
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No government in the world has been willing to place a high price on carbon.cap-and-trade is a superior approach, because it guarantees certainty of actual emissions reductions, and a more pragmatic one, because it does not require politicians to vote for a new tax on pollution. They say taxes are just as prone to manipulation by politicians and polluters and that simple carbon taxes exist only in the ivory tower equations of academic economists, not in the real, rough-and-tumble world of politics and legislating.
Environmentalists must look to low carbon prices to fund public sector research into clean energy.that most political economies are highly resistant to high carbon prices. Yet when confronted with this reality, proponents of traditional cap-and-trade or tax schemes have had three responses. The first has been to produce a blizzard of economic models that downplay the economic impacts of high carbon prices. But even when these models show that long-term benefits outweigh the costs, someone will still have to pay in the short-term, and those interests — whether consumers or industries — are well-represented in the U.S. Congress.
Far better to set a low carbon price and implement a simple and transparent program.establishing very modest and politically sustainable carbon prices in developed economies to fund very large public investments in technology innovation and to help bring competitive technologies to market. Rather than viewing private interests and markets as the primary driver of technology innovation, this framework recognizes public investment as the most effective method of driving technology innovation. Rather than insisting that developed economies "go first" by achieving symbolic but largely irrelevant emissions reductions, the new framework sees developed economies as critical laboratories that will finance and invent the low-cost technologies that will make deep global emissions reductions possible.


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- PHOTOSNYTH: How many times have you said, "A picture just wouldn't do this justice?" Well, this free app wants to change that. The app allows you to stitch together your photos to make a 360-degree view (horizontal or vertical) of your favorite location, people or event.
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#17526 - 1967 CHEVROLET® CORVETTE® BODY (200mm)
1/10 Touring Car Size/Use 3mm offset wheel for 190mm width chassis. Corvette, the Cross Flags Emblem and the related vehicle body design(s) are General Motors Trademarks used under license to HPI, Inc
Add some muscle to your 1/10th scale touring car with this replica of the iconic 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray! When the '67 Corvette was first shown to the public, it was such a departure from the standard sports car of the day that it immediately became a legend in its own time. Since then, it has become a highly desired piece of automotive history, worthy of inclusion into the most treasured collections and automotive museums. Now, you can drive your own example mounted on your 190mm or 200mm wide touring car!
The 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray comes with a clear protective overspray film, window masks and a large photo-realistic decal sheet. Made of flexible vinyl to fit every curve on the body, the decal sheet includes tail lights, window trim, door handles and more, plus official Corvette Stingray and HPI Racing logos! The body also has drill locations marked for HPI touring cars, making it easy to line up the body mount and antenna holes.
- Premium vinyl decals include window frames, headlights, grille, tail lights, official logos and more - For a perfect finish with a lot of details
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- Fits most touring cars - use wide offset wheels when mounting a 200mm body on a 190mm chassis
The wheels shown are our Vintage-series replica wheels in satin chrome, with Vintage Racing Tires installed. HPI Vintage tires and wheels are available in 26mm and 31mm widths, and the wheels are available in various offsets so you can fit 200mm bodies on 190mm chassis easily.


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Trademark Games New York Rangers Pub Table
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Make the Trademark Games® New York Rangers Pub Table the next addition to your Rangers-themed room. The Rangers logo on the 28" round tabletop shows your team spirit while the 1/8" scratch-resistant UV protective acrylic on the tabletop and trimmed chrome-plated banding keeps it in pristine condition. Enjoy the adjustable footrest on the 42" high-chrome base, making this ultimate hockey pub table.
- Trademark Games® New York Rangers pub table
- Features full-color Rangers printed logo on tabletop
- Tabletop trimmed with chrome-plated banding
- 1/8" scratch-resistant UV protective acrylic top to protect against wear
- 42" high-chrome base with footrest and adjustable levelers
- Diameter: 28" and 1" thick solid wood
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Well I was hanging around in my local HEB, took a stop by the ol' tea section and was honest to God suprised to see the amouth of loose leaf tea i found. I'm not saying the selection was good or not, i honestly have not heard of most of the brands, but one of the ones they did have was our favorite, Adagio.
Iron Goddess of Mercey is one of those teas that I either drink and love or drink and hate. So needless to say, i was skeptical about dropping the ten to get it. But seeing as I'm an impulse shopper and didn't want to wait for an online order, i bought it then and there.
I ran home, well, drove home, brought some water to a few hundered degrees, threw down my lovely oolong leaves, let steep for about 4 minutes (the whole time watching the leaves unfurl) and then drank up.
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Delicious. =] I will buy more....but I have one complaint.
The leaves seemed a little shredded and not as whole as other TGY or other Oolongs for that matter.
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Under a brilliant blue sky, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton landed in Manila. After a red carpet welcome at the airport, she headed straight to historic Goldenberg Mansion to meet with her counterpart, Alberto Romulo, the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Goldenberg Mansion was built nearly 100 years ago and was furnished by former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos with gorgeous antiques and paintings from all over the world – including some original art works by renowned American artist "Grandma Moses." The Government of the Philippines now uses it as a meeting and event venue. In this lovely setting, Secretary Clinton and Secretary Romulo were joined by their delegations on the second floor for a wide-ranging and friendly discussion that included the upcoming meeting in Singapore between President Obama and the leaders of ASEAN, U.S.-Philippine counterterrorism cooperation, and the December climate change conference in Denmark. Secretary Clinton congratulated the Philippines on the safe release earlier in the day of kidnapped Irish priest, Father Sinnott.
After their meeting, Secretary Clinton and Secretary Romulo met with members of the press to share their meeting conversation and answer questions. Secretary Clinton started the press conference highlighting the exceptional partnership between the Philippines and the United States. She focused on the people-to-people nature of our friendship that has endured over decades. She told the crowd of her sympathy and compassion for those who had suffered in the wake of recent typhoons and storms. And said she was proud that Americans and Filipinos had worked together to bring immediate relief to suffering communities.
No lunch time for the busy Secretary of State as we jumped in cars and drove across town to Marikina, a city within Metro Manila that was heavily devastated by flood and typhoons in recent months. We stopped at Malanday High School, which served as an evacuation site for flood victims despite being flooded up the second floor itself. But today, desperation gave way to celebration, with balloons flying, flags waving and bands playing. Thousands of cheering students greeted Secretary Clinton from every floor of the three-story building circling the center courtyard. Secretary Clinton toured classrooms, together with the Philippine Secretary of Education and the Vice Principal, and heard from the city mayor of the devastation suffered by residents.
Secretary Clinton then opened a "Book Fair" where teachers from flood-affected schools selected from among tens of thousands of books those that would best compliment their education program. The books were donated by a partnership between U.S. NGO "Brother's Brother" and USAID. Addressing the students and teachers, the Secretary praised them for their resiliency and their spirit of helping each other. She announced a new U.S. relief donation of $5.2 million to assist schools and health clinics as they recover from the flooding and typhoon damage.
Not surprisingly, Secretary Clinton was unable to resist the energy and excitement of the students. Despite the mid-afternoon heat in the open courtyard, she stayed to talk with students, book shop with teachers, and posed for photos. She clearly would have stayed for hours despite the heat if her Ambassador (me!) hadn't pulled her away. But I knew we had other events and more people waiting to meet Hillary Clinton.
Normita in California writes:
I am so proud about Secretary Clinton's visit to the Philippines. Her natural ability to touch, connect and empathize with the people is very inspiring.
Her commitment to help the Filipinos who were devastated by the recent typhoons are greatly appreciated. The Filipino communities around the world are doing everything to help their relatives, friends and neighbors at home, with hopes that amid the devastation, a bright light will shine, bringing peace, love and joy.
Salamat po at Mabuhay!
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Hello, Ladies And Gentlemen of the Department..OF...:)
I'm happy to see Hillary's Trip is going well. I enjoyed hearing and seeing some of the events she was a Mabuhay in, or participant in . :)
On the suject at hand, the (Philippines Typhoon Relief). After seeing the flooding there and in neighboring countries,i'm amazed how fast thy were able to get things cleaned up and running again .I hope the support their getting ,will help their recovery from the months of storms. The school reopening and "Book Fair" was a great place to have Hillary visit. :)
I wish the people of the Philippines a Speedy Recovery..
Thanks, for writing in Ambassador Kristie....Cya...:)
Normita in California writes:
Thank you, Patrick in Maryland, for the best wishes extended to the Filipinos who suffered from the devastating typhoons. The Filipinos are strong and will survive this catastrophe.
I am proud to be a part of the community who stood up to extend a helping hand. The images were heartbreaking but the spirits of the people are determined to rise and move on to a better tomorrow.
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"Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning. "
Marquis Jet's Kenny Dichter
In 1999, when Kenny Dichter took his first private jet ride on a friend's Hawker 800XP from New York to Boston, the airplane wasn't all that took wing. Dichter spotted an untapped market. Less than a decade later, he helms a jet-card subsidiary to industry giant NetJets that had sales of approximately $800 million to $900 million last year.
The company's jet cards-good for 25 hours of flight time and starting at close to $130,000-give purchasers access to the Berkshire Hathaway-owned NetJets fleet and operations infrastructure without the commitment and higher upfront cost of fractional jet ownership. The cards are popular with those who need airlift efficiency and prefer a no-strings-attached, short-term deal.
A self-described "team organizer," Dichter partly credits his entrepreneurial acumen to lessons learned on the baseball field and basketball court while growing up in Merrick, N.Y. (Neither he nor Marquis Jet cofounder Jesse Itzler has an MBA.) He runs the company with a scant 120 employees, an owner base of nearly 4,000 people-about 3 percent of whom are flying on any given day-and a 10- to 15-percent markup on NetJets' fleet.
With 20-percent growth in the past year alone, the still-nascent, Manhattan-based company is poised for expansion. "We are in the first or second inning of this whole game," Dichter said.
You have some major competitors. How do you differentiate yourself?
I'll give you two words: Berkshire Hathaway. And NetJets. We have the best partner we could ever have as it relates to the delivery of a product. Our business is not a commodity business. If you boil down Marquis Jet to its essence, it's NetJets 25 hours at a time. It's a totally different product when we sell against competition. It's not Coke and Pepsi.
How many people who start flying with Marquis Jet move on to NetJets?
I would say on an annual basis, between 5 and 10 percent of our owner base is graduating up to NetJets. On the other side of the coin, the NetJets sales force actively sells Marquis cards to prospects that aren't quite ready for the fractional commitment.
One thing that strikes me when I look at the inception of Marquis Jet is that you had everything to gain from a partnership with NetJets-you weren't really risking anything. But NetJets CEO Richard Santulli had a lot at stake.
I give Richard all the credit in the world. He had more risk in the beginning than we did. He had brand risk and he had operational risk by putting a new product in. We didn't have aviation experience. We were young guys. Richard says he saw a young Richard Santulli and [NetJets vice chairman] Jim Jacobs in me and [cofounder] Jesse [Itzler]. I think he gave us the opportunity because to develop something from scratch, he needed a different DNA than a company that had 20 years under its belt.
How long did it take to start Marquis Jet, from idea to implementation?
June 2000 was when we took meeting number one with Richard and Jimmy and it took five or six or maybe seven meetings. February 2001, we shook hands and said, "Let's go." It took us four months from there to actually sell the first card.
The opportunities you've gotten in your career seem very serendipitous.
Serendipitous by design. We have had lightning strike a couple times, but I always tell my salespeople lightning can't strike unless you're in the way of lightning. Half of it is great timing and being lucky, and half of it is being in position to be lucky.
How much growth do you foresee for Marquis Jet?
This could be a $2 billion business five or six years out. I don't know if we want to take it to there, but that is a discussion we'll have with NetJets about how big the fleet should be, what the U.S. aviation infrastructure looks like. At some point, we may use the Studio 54 model, put up the velvet rope and slow down, so that it remains a club and doesn't get too big.
Is the souring economy affecting your business at all? I read an article that said very affluent people in tough economic times try to appear sympathetic.
I think that sympathy ends between Teterboro [Airport in New Jersey] and [New York's] LaGuardia. We market to the top one-tenth of 1 percent of households in America. In the last 10 or 15 years, that one-tenth of 1 percent has acquired a tremendous amount of wealth versus the field. We haven't seen the slowdown that the economy in general has seen. How do you build your customer base?
Word of mouth is huge. And our advertising and marketing teams put the message out there that it's not a luxury-it's an efficiency.
How much do celebrities help sell Marquis Jet?
Eighty percent of our owner base is self-made [millionaires]. So sports and celebrity marketing is a small piece of it. We really want to market to the self-made millionaire next door. Our target is overachievers-the working wealthy. The average owner is in his or her late 40s to early 50s, net worth of $5 million or greater all the way up to people on the Forbes list.
How does that differ from NetJets?
It's relatively higher on the net-worth piece, but it's really determined by how many hours you fly in a year. You might be worth $1 billion, but fly only 35 hours a year. Although you could buy three airplanes, it's smart for you to buy a card and a half on Marquis. We may be 10 or 15 percent more expensive than NetJets on an hourly basis, but you pay that little premium for the convenience of not having to be committed beyond the 25 hours at a time. We're also 80 percent personal to 20 percent corporate while NetJets is 50-50.
What happens when a passenger has a complaint? Are you going to get on the phone?
You bet-I will take that call any day of the week. And I tell you what, Richard Santulli and Warren Buffett would also take that phone call.
What kind of complaints do you get?
I would say 90 percent of the complaints are for safety stuff-a weather condition or mechanical issue. We remind owners that they signed up with us to not take that chance.
What do NetJets' fractional owners think about the jet cards? Aren't the airplanes getting more wear and tear?
There is no additional wear and tear because for every 25 hours we sell, we have to buy 25 hours just like any fractional owner. So we're not taking any hours from any NetJets fractional owner. We have our own fleet within a fleet.
What is Tour GCX?
It is a golf version of Marquis Jet-access to private golf without making a long-term commitment to the golf clubs. And it's a network versus joining one club. We think it's the future of golf and how people are going to join golf clubs.
This Marquis Jet formula has endless possibilities.
I think it's generational. If you think about the generation between age 30 and 60, long-term commitments are not in the DNA like they used to be. Short-term commitments, but best of class, exist today where they didn't exist 20 years ago.
Do you ever get in a situation where you don't have enough airplanes and have to use charter?
One to 2 percent of the time, we need extra lift. We go to the 200 approved charter operator partners that have been audited. We know the pilots, we know the planes and we're only allowed to choose from those.
Don't you rail against charters on your Web site, though?
Open charter is very different from our approved vendor list. There are companies out there that are much smaller than NetJets that operate with the same safety standards that we operate under. We have groups of people who go and audit those 200 houses out of the 5,000 charter operators in the world. We explain to our owners that on a busy day they may end up in a partnered plane, but that plane is checked eight ways to Sunday and we're very stringent in our selection of those surplus airplanes.
To what degree do you owe your success to NetJets?
They gave us an incredible opportunity. In the beginning of our business, they had to run a lot more cover for us than they do today. They had to make sure we were integrated properly, so they were more hands on. It's like raising a child. In the beginning, you have more physical responsibility and then, toward the end, they want to borrow the car. I think we're up to the borrow-the-car phase.
Where do you see yourself in five to 10 years?
Hopefully, at Teterboro Airport and not LaGuardia. I think this business has tremendous growth opportunity. I think that our partnership with NetJets is going to be even closer than it is today. We're very involved in a lot of charitable efforts and I hope to step that up. And I hope to remain a good family guy and have a great time watching my daughters grow up.
Résumé: Kenny Dichter
Positions: CEO and cofounder, Marquis Jet; founder and board member of Tour GCX Partners.
Past Positions: Cofounder of Alphabet City, a production and distribution company specializing in sports. In college, ran an on-campus retail store.Education: B.A. in sociology from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Personal: Age 41. Lives in New Jersey with wife Shoshanna (his college sweetheart) and three daughters.
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published: 11 May 2012
A new community radio station will launch at the exclusive Roxbury nightclub on Croydon High Street tomorrow [12 May].
Organisers are bringing together music and social action as Sounds of Urban London Radio (SOUL Radio) will hold its launch party as a fundraiser for the Campaign 4 Justice, a campaign seeking justice for those who have died in police custody.
The event will feature well known UK talent such as reggae outfits Saxon and Coxsone, former BBC Radio 1 disc jockey Chris Goldfinger, producer Commander B, R&B band Loose Ends, UK Garage legend Sticky and reggae singer Maxi Priest. It will celebrate the lives of Smiley Culture, Mark Duggan, Sean Rigg and others who have lost their lives in controversial circumstances.
The driving force behind SOUL Radio is Merlin Emmanuel, nephew of David Emmanuel, the latter being known to most Britons as the reggae singer Smiley Culture. The performer, who had hits in the 1980's with the songs 'Cockney Translation' and 'Police Officer' died during a police raid at his home in Surrey last year. Emmanuel had been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and was due in court shortly after his death.


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Hunt 4072: Antlerless elk
North Slope, West Daggett
Season dates
12-20-2014 to 1-4-2015
- Nonresident permits: Yes
- Resident permits: 45
- Nonresident permits: 5
- Total permits: 50
New hunt; Public land
Species: Antlerless elk
Weapon: Any legal weapon
North Slope, West Daggett
DescriptionDaggett and Summit counties---Boundary begins at the Burnt Fork drainage and the Utah-Wyoming state line; east along this state line to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir west shoreline; southeast along this shoreline to Cart Creek; south along this creek to US-191; south on US-191 to the Uintah-Daggett County line (summit of the Uinta Mountains); west on this county line to the Burnt Fork drainage; north along this drainage to the Utah-Wyoming state line. Excludes all CWMUs. USGS 1:100,000 Maps: Dutch John, Kings Peak. Boundary questions? Call Vernal office, 435-781-9453. This map is provided for general reference only and does not constitute a legal hunt boundary. The Division does not guarantee access to any private or public land. Hunt unit boundaries may include private property or other excluded areas.
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About the Author: Kelly McCaleb is a Foreign Service Officer currently serving in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.
Landmine use in Iraq, most significantly during the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s, has resulted in a staggering number of civilian amputees in need of prosthetics. The Iraqi Ministry of Health has estimated that the country has more than 50,000 amputees, many of whom were injured as a result of accidents involving mines or unexploded ordnance. In response, the U.S. State Department is partnering with Rotary International to deliver advanced training and supplies needed by Iraqi doctors to provide essential care in communities recovering from decades of conflict.
The Basra Prosthetics Project was founded in 2003 with the aim of enabling the Iraqi Ministry of Health to make a greater impact among amputees by providing training to doctors and prosthetic technicians who work in the Basra Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Center. The project, supported by Rotary International and the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, sends prosthetic devices and supplies to Iraq and trains doctors to fit people with artificial limbs.
The Basra Prosthetics Project was designed to meet the unique and demanding needs of amputees, and the training prepares the Iraqi medical team to provide appropriate and advanced treatment to landmine survivors.
In countries recovering from conflict, lingering threats from landmines and unexploded ordnance can continue to claim lives and hinder development long after the end of a conflict. The United States is the world's single largest financial supporter of efforts to clear these hidden killers, providing more than $1.8 billion in aid in 80 countries since 1993.
Survey and clearance operations are only half of the story; our humanitarian mine action programs also support victims' assistance and rehabilitation programs such as the Basra Prosthetics Project, which help survivors of past conflicts acquire job skills, receive medical services, gain a sense of community, and a more hopeful future.
Drs. Kamal Y. Yousif and Muslim A. Yousuf from the Basra Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Center are currently participating in a three-week training program hosted by St. Petersburg College in Florida. The two physicians are also accompanied by two technicians from the clinic. This is the first U.S.-based training mission for the Iraqi team, which will gain exposure to new technology, materials, and methods to take home to their state-run clinic.
Dr. Kamal helped establish the Basra clinic in 1994 to provide service to patients suffering from mine injuries, amputations, and other deformities. The clinic is the only one of its kind in the region and services the four surrounding provinces, Basra, Maisan, Thiqar, and Simawa.
While the Basra clinic currently designs prosthetics for 45 to 50 patients every month, Dr. Yousif, the clinic director, hopes to expand the clinic's capabilities by creating the first Iraqi training program for technicians in Basra. He also dreams of eventually opening smaller clinics in remote communities that will serve patients who are unable to travel hundreds of kilometers to Basra for treatment.
The U.S. Department of State granted $1.7 million to support the Basra Prosthetic Project and continues to encourage the development of the clinic's capabilities. Future plans envision connecting Dr. Kamal with the State Department's Provincial Reconstruction Team in Basra to support the clinic's important work for many years to come.


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We are in the midst of spring training and there are quite a few impact players who are out with injuries. I will examine some impact players and their injuries for this fantasy baseball season. I will give an outlook on what to expect when they come back from their injuries and whether it is worth it to pick up these players.
Curtis Granderson and Mark Texiera (NYY) – A double whammy for the beloved/hated New York Yankees. Granderson got hurt in the very first Yankees spring training game and his very first at-bat. A J.A. Happ pitch fractured his right forearm and he is out for 10 weeks. He is scheduled to come back some time in May.
Outlook: I would gamble on him. I think once he knocks off the rust he will be a solid addition to your team. He may not hit 40+ HRs missing 2 months but he can hit 30+ HRs after he comes back, which makes him a nice bargain in daily fantasy baseball leagues.
As for Teixiera, I am more worried about him than I do about Grandy. Why? (more…)


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Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey D. Feltman traveled to Tunisia, January 24-26. During his visit, he met with government officials, political party leaders, and civil society advocates in order to convey U.S. support for the Tunisian people.
On January 26, Assistant Secretary Feltman met with reporters in Tunis. He said, "The United States stands with the people of Tunisia. This is an exciting and unprecedented moment in Tunisia's history. With great challenges but also great opportunities for the Tunisian people to chart their own course. And Tunisians, with us, have been clear: for that to happen Tunisia needs free, fair and inclusive elections that usher in a new government and a new system. But clearly there needs to be careful preparations for elections. And we urge all parties to use this interim period to prepare for these elections and to shape their vision for this country's future. The United States, and the international community, stand ready to assist as appropriate and as requested.""There are a heck of a lot of challenges that Tunisia faces right now. Of course expectations are very high. Look at what you have achieved already. This would have been almost unimaginable just a few weeks ago. So I know that the expectations in terms of economic progress, in terms of investment in terms of job creation, in terms of getting to these free and fair elections, the expectations are very high.
"Yesterday, when Ambassador Gray and I went to our ministerial meetings downtown, we went through the demonstrations and I find that a symbol of the new Tunisia that people are able to exercise their right to peaceful assembly. I don't think any of us should be frightened by the thought of peaceful assembly. It's a right that we recognize around the world. What happened in Tunisia strikes me as uniquely Tunisian. That the events that took place here over the past few weeks particularly Tunisian grievances, from Tunisian circumstances by the Tunisian people. But the challenges that are faced here are in some cases shared."
You can read the Assistant Secretary's complete interview here.
Helmi in California writes:
Dear Secretary Clinton, The Egyptian government has cut off internet and short messaging services in efforts to isolate the people, which makes it very likely that violence of massive proportions will take place in tomorrow's protests. We strongly call on you to unequivocally condemn the actions of the Egyptian government. Failing to condemn the actions of the government and to pressure them to return internet and phone service is not a matter of supporting U.S national security, but is a matter of being a potential accomplice to crimes against humanity.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
i`m never been there but my opinion is Tunisia is a reform that is required, but the economic problems are still the most important issues, and unemployment - if not Europe's economic crisis continues, the French? Tunisia's (economic) crisis did not start to think. Achieved good results, bet the crisis, but a new Cabinet to draw the attention of the American people, if it fails, another rebellion? Think there is likely to occur. Although generalizations, almost common and unavoidable reality, I think. Belts, with foreign support, and a little exaggeration to think that the economic stabilization policies are needed.
"Grassroots democracy" is important, but "grassroots economic independence movement" to reform and develop the consciousness of the people, while democracy and capitalism, the concept of definite settlement, so that external support to be ready for that now think it is important. Ignoring the traditions of Islamic countries, a very strong western style policies in place, you will lose this great chance to possibly be shown by the possibility of Islamic suicide note I think. - Anyway, economic development, the back would have to cling to the traditional one, but the Islamic terrorist suicide note in conjunction with the thousands of years ago, unlike other regions, support policies, such as a shadow at first, is considered stable.
And Egypt - is considered attractive. Vast territory and large population, buffer areas between Africa and the Middle East yimyeonseo, As far as my interest in economic issues rather than religion, ideology, and where a lot of passion in the youth class, I think. Intensive national training base for hagieneun a good place to think. Appears as an effective investment.,,, Britain's influence is still strong and I think that the UK is interested.
However, starting from Tunisia, Egypt is considered as a good way to go. Represent a very unpleasant, but anywhere in the test bed is considered a necessary evil.
They would not know, but I think what needs to be inspired. Very powerful and continuous ...
And saw the story, everyone knows the story was typical.
To summarize briefly, "grassroots economic independence movement" is needed, I think. Reforms, including awareness / / /
Thank You.
bit too embarrassed. Because the story is too stupid
Pam in West Virginia writes:
We commend the people of Tunisia on their elections.
Dr. G. in West Virginia writes:
Will we do the same for Egypt if Mubarak steps down? We've been very strong supporters of Egypt.


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I loved this drummer. He was a hippy and an American but he killed on drums. I dug his whole feel and seeing him beat them drums during "jet" was intense.
Where is he? What is he doing?? And was Paul paying tribute to him in the Coming up video when he played the hippy???


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Welcome everyone to TeaDay, where TeaFriends gather and share what is in their cup throughout the day ... and to discuss the topic of the day.
Yesterday we discussed reas that we may have grown tired of. Please continue to discuss yesterday's topic.
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. "Inspired" by another topic on the forum, would you say you have found your fave teas via taste (and other senses) or via the influence of others. Think before answering, then share.
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PRINCESS ANNE, MD – (Jan. 26, 2011)Tanya Murphy Dodd, a multi-media fine artist with southern roots, will exhibit "Embracing Light" at the Mosely Gallery in celebration of Black History Month.
"We are very excited to have an artist of such great standing at the Mosely Gallery and are honored to exhibit her work for all to see," said Anke Van Wagenberg, director of the gallery, located on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus.
A reception for Dodd will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, from 4-6 p.m. at the gallery, where she also will sign books featuring her work. The "Embracing Light" exhibit will remain on display until Friday, March 18.
Dodd's collection of photographs and mixed media often focuses on themes of African-American history, southern culture and feminism, Van Wagenberg said.
Throughout her career, Dodd's work has been used to create "socially conscious portraiture and environmental documentations" inspired by photographers Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange and Gordon Parks of the Farm Security Administration, a federal agency that chronicled the plight of the poor during the Great Depression.
The Philadelphia native's vast photography techniques utilize traditional film, vintage processes, contemporary digital technologies and hand-made box cameras.
In the past six years, her extensive training as a painter became a distinct asset for her imagery while combining media.
"She forged a very unique style of photo-based, collage-mixed media paintings," Van Wagenberg said.
In 2008, Dodd opened her first major solo exhibit at the African American Museum of Philadelphia. The exhibit then toured the United States for an additional two years and inspired a book and a DVD documentary. That same year, she co-founded "Salon Joose," an artist alliance that encourages professional self-empowerment.
A year ago, Dodd won a residency at the Brandywine Workshop in Philadelphia, which placed her among such esteemed artists as Benny Andrews, David Driskell and Howardena Pindell.
Dodd has worked as an art curator, gallery director, advisor and mentor for many artists. Her studio-gallery is located in Philadelphia's Center City, Northern Liberties district. She is represented by galleries in Philadelphia, Detroit and Boston.
The Mosely Gallery, located in the Arts and Technology Center on the UMES campus, is free and open to the public: Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 410-651-7770, email email@example.com or visit www.umes.edu/arts.
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IAJE Evening 3 - Q Music, Roll Orchestra On 2
January 13, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.Add new comment | Filed under: air water, element earth, fifth element, game, IAJE 2008, jazz master, jazz masterworks orchestra, Live Music, ludacris, Masters, no doubt, quincy jones, quincy jones music, quintessence, smithsonian jazz, soul bossa nova
Let's welcome back to the stage at the NEA Jazz Master Awards Concert (blog version), the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, as they perform more of Quincy Jones' music. Here we go:
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra - Pleasingly Plump
No doubt you'll recognize the next song:
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra - Soul Bossa Nova
That was Shagadelic. Possibly even Ludacris...or if you're Canadian, a theme to get your game on...
Now back to the show. Next up - the fifth element. Earth, Fire, Air, Water, Quincy Jones...