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Voices of finance
This series is part of the Joris Luyendijk banking blog.
Joris Luyendijk: As the banking blog comes to an end, here are some choice quotes that epitomise the series from people I interviewed in the finance sector
Joris Luyendijk: A woman who worked in PR for major banks explains how media training of bankers keeps information out of the press
Joris Luyendijk: Kilian Wawoe says that as long as the bonus culture exists, bankers cannot be blamed for being 'immoral', as they are forced to operate with a different set of rules
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Former senior managing director (quant): 'Trading is no longer a balls job, it's a brains job'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: Today's interviewee – a quant, or maths 'genius', who worked at managing director level, says bankers are not self-serving idiots
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog 'The top at your bank has no idea what's going on, how could they?'
Joris Luyendijk: How can you make a bank safe when staff can run up gigantic losses while having seemingly zero loyalty towards it?
'The most dishonest bankers walk away with the most money'Joris Luyendijk
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A former trader speaks about the 'mesmerising' trading floor and the sense of competition that pervaded everything
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A group financial reporting manager gives her perspective on banker-bashing, the 'too big to manage' question and external auditors
Group financial reporting manager: 'We need to allow people to work in banks without being made to feel like villains'Joris Luyendijk
Joris Luyendijk: An accountant who compiles annual financial reports for a bank talks about being tarred with the same brush as bankers
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Happy banker, post-redundancy: 'I still don't think investment banking is a terrible environment'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: The banker was made redundant soon after we met the first time. Here, he remains optimistic about a new job in the sector
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Happy banker: 'There's something narcotic about landing a big deal'
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A man working in treasury at a major bank tells Joris Luyendijk about the moment he fell in love with the financial sector
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog 'It's a proto-fascist ideology. Top bankers as predators and us as prey'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: Nyla Nox worked in the graphics department of a major bank and talks of the abusive survival-of-the-fittest culture. Share your experiences in the thread below
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Graphics worker: 'The shouting of the bankers resembled constant gunfire'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A woman working night shifts in graphics for a major bank, talks of the systematic abuse and poor working conditions she faced
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: This interviewee, with experience of the back-office of investment banks, suggests they aren't coherent entities but a series of poorly managed fiefdoms
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: The back-office and the front-office of an investment bank are worlds apart. The first lesson? See through the facade
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Product controller: 'If you've been there for a while, it becomes harder to suddenly say: by the way, I am gay'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A product controller discusses being gay and working in finance, as well as his role in the 'middle office' of his firm
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A migrant derivatives trader working in London talks of how he trades on volatility to buy himself financial security
Joris Luyendijk: Karin Peeters, a life and executive coach working with bankers, talks about low self-esteem in the sector – and the problem with banker bashing
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Equity sales director: 'Something happens to your brain after a big bonus'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: An employee at a global bank tells Joris that working in the City can challenge one's ability to be level-headed
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A woman who worked in a global bank says the pay is not worth the stress of being treated as a resource, not a human being
Joris Luyendijk: Since beginning this blog I have realised that among the wildest non-bank niches in finance are brokerage firms, making this interview particularly interesting
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Head of operational risk at a brokerage firm: 'Things would change if we linked bonuses to mistakes'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: 'The brokers project this image of being untouchable. Yet when I talk to them, individually, they are normal people'
Joris Luyendijk: Two charity sector workers speak about the difficulty of leaving the City, and the untapped potential of those they left behind
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog 'People become traders without ever having seen what banking actually is'Joris Luyendijk: A banker from Africa has a revolutionary idea about how to reform high finance – ask him a question in the thread below, or tell us your views on how to reconnect the City with reality
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Banker with African experience: 'Send everyone into real banking first'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A man who worked in major British banks across Africa says banks have lost touch with simple financial transactions
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Ex-compliance officer: 'I had to tell the trader what to do – I had two minutes'
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: A PhD graduate who used to work in a bank and brokerage firm explains what it feels like to be the regulators' in-house man
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog 'The rating agencies have been the all-purpose bogeymen for the crisis'
Joris Luyendijk: William J Harrington was a senior analyst at Moody's. Whether you're an insider yourself or just want to know more after reading this rare interview, he's here to answer your questions
Ex-Moody's analyst: 'By 2006 it was toxic everywhere'Joris Luyendijk
Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: William J Harrington talks to Joris about what he loved and hated about the rating agency, and why the system broke down
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Banking risk and compliance: 'We should have let more of the banks fail'Voices of finance: The power to look after huge sums of money is entrusted to so few people. We need more financial literacy in the general public, a City veteran tells Joris Luyendijk
Joris Luyendijk: How to stop the 'master of the universe' bankers - put your questions to a veteran risk and compliance officer in a major bank
Joris Luyendijk: A handy list, broken down by activity of the 70+ interviews so far with those working in and around the City of London
Joris Luyendijk: How do I find my subjects, and how do I know they're telling the truth? It isn't an exact science but it's improving – thanks to you
Voices of finance: Joris Luyendijk speaks to a young banker about the backgrounds of traders and the rewards and pitfalls of being 'plugged in'
The Joris Luyendijk banking blog Internal auditor at a major bank: 'In the US they can be very uncooperative'Joris Luyendijk: Voices of finance: Joris talks to an auditor about long hours – and how seniority and levels of job security affect levels of co-operation


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Boundless Readers, formerly the Rochelle Lee Fund, exists to develop readers: children who not only know how to read, but do read -- frequently, widely, and willingly.
Four core beliefs guide our pursuit of this mission: 1) becoming a reader is critical to lifelong learning and success; 2) every child deserves the opportunity to become a successful reader; 3) teachers are vital to developing students who are readers and, more broadly, improving urban education; 4) the most effective teachers are professionals, readers, and leaders.
Metro Chicago
Ms. Mary A. Hicks
literacy, Chicago public schools, reading, readers, books, teachers, educators, students, children, professional development, professional learning
Also Known As
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Main Address
5153 North Clark St Suite 206
Chicago, IL 60640
Primary/Elementary Schools (B24)
Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement (B92)
Management & Technical Assistance (B02)
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This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
How does this organization make a difference?
Self-reported by organization
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Program 1
Rochelle Lee Teachers Awards (R.L.T.A.)
The Rochelle Lee Teacher Awards (RLTA) are named in honor of Rochelle Lee, the inspirational founder of Boundless Readers. Each year our Selection Board chooses several hundred Chicago public elementary and middle school teachers from across the city to receive this professional development award. Teachers are selected through a competitive application process. Teachers participate in RLTA as an individual or as a study group participant.
Teachers choose from over 600 hours of professional development workshops about literacy to fulfill RLTA program requirements. This broad choice allows them to select workshops that are relevant to their professional needs. Participation in sessions that focus on teacher as reader is also required for every teacher. RLTA programming includes: summer workshops, monthly study groups, teacher book discussion groups (TACAR), and ongoing support from Boundless Readers.
Teachers also receive between $500-$850 worth of new children's books for their classroom libraries. Teachers are not given a specific book list; rather they select books that best meet their students' interests and needs. To enhance the selection process, teachers spend at least four hours in the Rochelle Lee Review Library reviewing books prior to placing their order.
RLTA is rooted in the belief that providing children with classroom libraries of high quality, relevant books, the time to read and be read to every day, and the opportunity to take books home, are essential to developing their reading ability, habit, and independence. To foster development of a regular reading practice among their students, RLTA teachers agree to read aloud to their class for 20 minutes each day and to provide another 20 minutes for independent reading. Students have daily access to their classroom library so they can choose the books they want to read.
Program long term success
While student standardized test scores are not the primary method by which the organization assesses its impact, we know test scores matter to people. From 2003 to 2007, schools across the city with high concentrations of Boundless Readers teachers achieved 12% higher gains in test scores than all other Chicago public schools.
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
Program 2
Building Exemplary Schools through Teams (B.E.S.T.)
Study groups transforming schoolwide literacy. Pilot program to launch in 2010.
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Term: July 2009 - June 2011
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Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year?
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?

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Ford is partnering up with Zipcar to deploy 2012 Ford Focus and 2012 Ford Explorers for rental on U.S. college campuses.
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Company looks to remain on the cutting edge of in-car technology and grow its brand
It was a busy week for Ford Motor Company (
) at the
technology show in Berlin, Germany. The company late Wednesday made two major announcements public.
I. Ford Targets College Rental Market With Zipcar Deal
The first announcement dealt with a new deal with Zipcar, Inc. (
), the world's leading car sharing network. If you're unfamiliar with the concept of car sharing, it's a business model that first appeared in urban areas where people without cars will rent one for short amounts of time. This differs a bit from the traditional car rental model, which focuses on rentals by number of days, not number of hours.
Back to the deal, Ford is teaming up with Zipcar to become the primary supplier of rental vehicles to locations in the company's University program. The deal begins this week with Ford shipping
2012 Ford Focus
and the 2012 Ford Escape vehicles to these locations. Ford says it plans to add 650 vehicles to Zipcar's fleet this academic year, and up to 1,000 over the life of the deal.
Zipcar currently has a bit over 8,000 vehicles so that's approximately a 10-12 percent increase from current levels.
II. Meet the Evos
In addition to the Zipcar news, Ford was showing off a slick new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) concept sports sedan dubbed the "Evos". The car was unveiled at the nearby
Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung 2011
(IAA), better known by its English name -- the Frankfurt Auto Show.
The Evos showcases some of Ford's developing
"smart mode" hybrid electric vehicle technologies
, which predict common routes and combine them with current vehicle information to adjust performance to deliver the best fuel economy. The vehicle uses the cloud-based Google API, which we covered back in May. It now can assess weather conditions and factor that into its driving decisions.
The car also has a smart health seat that monitors driver physical workload and adjusts in-vehicle services automatically. For example, if the driver is overly stressed, the car might pre-brake when approaching other vehicles or turn the volume down slightly on the radio to minimize distraction. Ford showed us this technology at their
MyFord Touch health-related event
in May.
One item not previously discussed, though, is that the smart health seat is now capable of sending collected data to the cloud, for predictive adjustments based on driving history. While this sounds a bit scary from a privacy perspective, it could provide a more pleasant driving experience for willing customers.
To top off the cloud-driven experience, the car streams music and news into the car based on what you watch/listen to in your home. Cloud-based software identifies your tastes and adjusts the in-car stream accordingly.
For example, if you always
, it will play similar news station -- or even grab podcasts directly from
. Or maybe you like
Fox News
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BBC News
The vehicle itself is pretty slick. In the front (though not so much in the back) it looks somewhat similar in styling to the
SLS electric vehicle super-car
showed off by Daimer AG's (
) Mercedes-Benz. And that's not a bad thing.
It sports four gull-wing doors. The cockpit looks quite distinctive, taking Ford's infotainment systems and extending them with a futuristic look.
As with all concepts, there's always a shred of hope that it could
one day see production
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Governor Christie won't sign on to multistate petition to protect New Jersey's air quality
Governor Christie has refused to join a coalition of eight Eastern states seeking to curb air pollution blowing in from Midwest and Southern coal-fired power plants that help make New Jersey's air quality among the worst in the nation.
The move to reject a petition filed Monday with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency follows a series of similar actions by Christie to withdraw from multistate initiatives designed to address environmental problems. It also adds to criticism that Christie, a potential Republican presidential candidate, makes some decisions based on appeasing red and swing states rather than looking out solely for the interests of New Jerseyans.
All eight governors who signed on to the coalition are Democrats. The three who did not are Republicans.
"He's turning his back on the lungs of New Jersey residents," said Doug O'Malley, director of the advocacy group Environment New Jersey, about Christie. "It's clear Midwest power plants contribute to the poor air quality here. And it's clear Governor Christie is not doing his job if he's not protecting New Jersey residents from this."
Both a Christie spokesman and a state Department of Environmental Protection spokesman did not return repeated requests for comment on Monday.
The petition seeks commitments from nine upwind states — Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia — to protect the health of downwind residents and to level the playing field for businesses.
"We're paying a steep public health and economic price for the failure of upwind states to make investments needed to operate power plants and industrial facilities in a clean and efficient manner," said Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy, who is spearheading the petition. "Now is the ideal time to get the upwind polluters to take action."
The petition was signed by the Democratic governors of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont that belong to the Ozone Transport Region, a group of 11 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states under EPA orders to reduce air pollution. Along with Christie, the Republican governors of Pennsylvania and Maine refused to sign.
A spokesman for Malloy said he didn't know why Christie, who suffers from asthma, or the other governors did not join the petition.
"New Jersey is a member of Ozone Transport Commission and, as such, they were aware of the petition and they were invited to be part of it," said David Bednarz, a spokesman for Malloy. "You would need to speak with them to find out why they took the position they did."
All of this comes as Christie continues to raise his national profile. As the new chairman of the Republican Governors Association, he is expected to crisscross the country next year raising money and supporting GOP candidates in the 36 states with gubernatorial races.
But some Republicans like U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., continue to attack Christie for not being conservative enough to merit the GOP nomination in the 2016 primaries. Joining a coalition that seeks to curb fossil fuel use in states heavily dependent on them could further increase those criticisms.
Politics aside, the petition asks the EPA to force the nine states to join the Ozone Transport Region, which would compel power companies to install cleaner technologies at their plants while using cleaner fuels to generate power. The petition says the Eastern states have spent billions retrofitting their power plants while the nine other states have done little to make their emissions cleaner.
In New Jersey, PSEG Power has overhauled its coal-burning power plants in Mercer County and Jersey City to reduce soot emissions by 99 percent in recent years. The state also launched a program to retrofit diesel engines in trucks, buses and locomotives.
Initiatives like that helped New Jersey reach a milestone this year when the EPA announced that every county in the state had met the federal standards for soot, a form of pollution that leads to increased asthma and heart attacks as well as premature deaths and cancer rates.
But the latest air quality survey by the American Lung Association showed that all of New Jersey still suffered from high ozone days despite declines in soot.
All 21 counties surveyed received a D or F for an excessive number of high ozone days from 2009 to 2011, according to the association's "State of the Air" report in April. Ozone, or smog, is created when volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen react with each other in the presence of sunlight. Diesel- and gasoline-burning vehicles produce both types of pollutants.
Despite the poor air, Christie has pulled New Jersey out of multistate initiatives and lawsuits begun by his predecessors.
In 2011, Christie withdrew New Jersey from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a nine-state cap-and-trade system to limit power plant emissions associated with climate change. He argued the plan did not work and increased electric costs for state residents.
Last year, he withdrew New Jersey from a lawsuit filed by environmentalists and other states that argues the federal standard to restrict ozone emissions is too weak. A spokesman at the time said the state didn't want to waste resources on litigation when the Obama administration was planning to roll out new ozone standards in 2014.
Christie also pulled New Jersey out of another multistate lawsuit to defend an EPA rule that restricts carbon emissions that cross state lines from coal plants in the Midwest.
Despite those moves, Christie has targeted a few dirty plants for a reduction in emissions. New Jersey appealed to the EPA to force a coal-fired power plant in Portland, Pa., to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide. And the DEP has participated in lawsuits against the owners of a plant in western Pennsylvania and against Allegheny Energy Inc. to cut emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide that blow into New Jersey.
But O'Malley said cherry-picking power plants does not solve the problem. "If [Christie] really cared, he would not call for one or two to be cleaned, he would call for all of them to be cleaned," he said.
Monday's petition is a formal process allowed by the federal Clean Air Act. States can ask the EPA to add any state to an air quality region such as the Ozone Transport Region if there is reason to believe it is causing violations of air quality standards elsewhere. The EPA administrator is required to address a petition within 18 months.
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Lear took another turn at speaking. "Gabriel, the Atwans prepare the dead and the dying so that they do not make the transition to werewolves. You hunt the ones they don't get to in time." He paused to let the notion sink in.
"You mean I fight werewolves? When Renault came back, is that what did that to him?"
"Yes, he had been attacked by a pack. By his account, he killed five of them before the sixth did that too him."
Jaw open in awe, Gabriel asked the only question that came to mind. "He killed five of them?"
"No, he killed all six, the last one cut him up some."
"He had his stones didn't he? Why couldn't he have just healed himself?"
"Do you remember how spent you felt after lighting the hay bale on fire? Using the stones takes energy, energy your body needs to heal. Small cuts and bruises are one thing, but as bad as his wounds were, he was lucky he made it to us in time."
"So how do I kill a werewolf?" The thought was beginning to excite Gabriel.
"Just like any other man, but it is not the killing them that is the problem. If you do not dispose of them properly, they just come back," Lear said, a smile upon his face.
"Why are you smiling Master Lear?" Father Meinos asked, using the retired Paladins official title to show that he was irritated.
"Calm down Father, I just asked these same questions of my mentors."
"What do you mean, dispose of them properly, and is there a way to cure them?" Gabriel asked, drawing the focus back to him.
"No, there is no way to cure them. And you dispose of them in much the same way as we do the bodies of the plague victims, and if you are near a Church, Atwans will even come out to collect the final remains."
"What do you mean final remains?"
"One of the steps of final purification is to burn the body. The ashes are then committed to the ground in the orchard, and a new tree planted to signify another rescued soul."
"Rescued soul? Why go to all of that trouble for werewolves?"
Cailin interrupted the conversation that Lear and Gabriel were having, laying a hand on the boy's shoulder. "Remember, the werewolves were people once too. They are tortured souls that are trapped in the bodies of those foul beings. Besides, it's not just the werewolves we commit to the orchard. Any plague victim that dies and we successfully rescue them from becoming one of those terrible beast gets a tree as well."
"You mean my sister is out there somewhere? Do you know where?"
"Yes, we do know there, and we will take you there soon. Right now, unless you have any further questions, Lear needs to take you to start working with Drisbin. By chance do you have the pouch that Gavin gave you?"
Gabriel patted down his pockets before remembering that he had on fresh robes. He sprung up and ran to the room where the bath still stood, the scents somewhat muted, but still assaulting to his sense of smell. Grabbing his old robes, which he realized were dusty, he could not remember the last time he had changed them, he rifled through the pockets. Panicking when he came up empty, he rand back into the room he had been sitting with his mentors in. "It's gone," he said frantically.
"Calm down," Cailin said coming out of the room that Gabriel called his own. "Here." Cailin draped the Star necklace over his head, the symbol coming to rest low on his sternum. "You'll grow into it," he commented. He then handed Gabriel the a coin purse that was fuller than he remembered it being. "I dumped the coins that Jameson gave you into yours," Cailin stated, noticing the stare the pouch had earned. Next he handed the large leather bag, folded in half, to Gabriel, who took it. "That will hold all of our satchels well. Take good care of it.
Looking closely, Gabriel had time to admire the craftsmanship that went into the Star that adorned the bag. Not only had it been expertly pressed into the leather, but a darker dye had been used to cause the Star to look like it was coming out of the leather.
Finally, Cailin handed over the small leather pouch that the tavern owner, Gavin, had given him. Undoing the drawstring, Gabriel upended the small sack and let a small item drop into his open palm.
Lear let out a sharp breath when he saw what it was that Gabriel held. "That is flawless, it will go great in the handle of your Dai'sana."
Gabriel looked at the gem, a deep crimson ruby to match the one that was in the pendant he now wore. The gem was a perfect tear drop shape, the point looking sharp enough to draw a spot of blood if it was drawn across the skin.
"I went to get the materials for my pouches and the Dai'sana last night, but no one would let me have them."
"We knew you would try. Renault did so, and so did Sarin. It is how we really knew you were ready."
"But will they help me now? I mean if I go and talk to Drisbin, he said the ore I needed would be in, do I get to start making my Dai'sana?" The three men could sense the excitement beginning to rise in Gabriel.
"I don't think so, let us go see what Drisbin has in store for you." Lear said, smiling at the other two men as he guided Gabriel by the shoulders out the door.
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A loonie was a type of coin, equal to one dollar, that was used in Canada during the 20th century through the 22nd century. First issued in 1987, it features the image of a loon on one side, and the head of the current monarch of Canada (one and the same as the monarch of the UK) on the reverse.
Michael Eddington kept what he referred to as a "lucky loonie." It had been a family heirloom for over two hundred years. He left the loonie, along with other personal items, on Deep Space 9 when he joined the Maquis. Benjamin Sisko believed it might have been placed in an Assay office locker after his defection. (DS9: "Blaze of Glory")
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You think you are stepping into a world of your own idealities, a world that you are in control of - but nothing is ever perfect. The feelings of one boy is outlined by the screen at which he faces perhaps not his greatest moments, but his most prefered - or so he thinks. The question is, where do you draw the line between virtuality and reality?
Half a meter away, he could admire the golden trees, the glimmer in the air of absent rain that never actually fell, the crunch of fallen leaves as Master walked towards the large maple tree. A glorious sun set in the distance and the faint outlines of moons varying in size began to graze the surface of the sky.
He sat in a crouch, chewing on his lower lip with his fingers hovering in front of him, shaking slightly. Perhaps it's just the cold, perhaps it's something else.
"What are you afraid of?"
The vibration of the speaker startled him a little; he had been detached from reality - or whatever this was - for minutes and his eyes had begun to glaze over, but now he was brought back down to Earth. One hand made its way towards the speaker and turned up the volume a fraction.
The word sounded cracked as it fell from his lips and he realised his mouth was dry and that he needed a drink, but right then he felt he was too rooted to the spot to get up and go downstairs. His hair was short and dark and fell in waves, stopping just before it reached his water eyes. Yet when he sat here, where his face was illuminated, his soft facial features became jaunty and angular, his hair straight and spiked upwards, his eyes simply black. His legs and torso were longer, more idealistic to the users' standards.
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Master turned around, the underfoot crunch now a little more audible than before, and she came into view. First he noticed her pink hair clashing against the reds and golds of Autumn's remains and for a minute the two said nothing. Then she walked towards him until she was close enough to kiss.
He imagined her placing her hand on his face and he blinked hard and wedged his hands into his armpits in an attempt to warm them up and keep them out of...sight?
"Is this goodbye, Marc?"
The water eyes lowered and the brow that sat above them furrowed slightly. Master turned away so that she was out of sight again. He walked past the maple tree, to the cliff's edge and stood alone before the huge, darkening sky.
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"I don't want to talk to you."
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"No, I don't! I come here to...to..." He searched desperately for an excuse that wouldn't ruin his disregarded presence that he thought he longed to retain. Those water eyes glazed over again as the stars sparkled above Master's silhouette and his spiked hair swayed in the gentle, silent breeze.
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For once Donna was speechless as she stood up and stared at her two doppelgangers. It was like looking into one of the sectioned mirrors they had in dressing rooms back on Earth. She was about to suck in a breath to shout for the Doctor, but he was already pounding down the aisle, apparently having heard the tumult.
Donna had never been so relieved to her the slapping of his Converse against the cold smooth floor. He had to know how to reverse this situation... because frankly, it was just too bizarre. There couldn't be three Donnas.
She avoided eye contact with her other two triplets. Acknowledging their existence would be like acknowledging that she wasn't the only Donna and so she somehow mattered less.
She smiled weakly at the Doctor's stunned expression and disbelieving tone. He ran his long-fingered hands through his already messy hair, mussing it up even further so that it stuck up all over the place.
"Five minutes," he declared, seizing her by the upper arm and dragging her along in the direction of the TARDIS, indicating to the clones that they should follow, which they did obediently, almost like robots. "Can't I leave you alone for five minutes? Honestly, Donna, you're like a child sometimes."
He pushed her between the shoulder blades to get her through the doors and ushered the two Donnas inside as well, pulling the door closed behind them.
Donna closed her eyes and blanked out the lecture; she was too busy choking back laughter at the Doctor's hypocritical comment on her behaviour.
"Well, Donna? What are we going to do?"
"Ummm..." she said, eyes flickering open. "I thought you could fix it!"
He stared her out for a minute, then his stone face cracked and the corner of his mouth curled upwards.
"Donna, you really shouldn't rely on me all the time," he shook his head, but pulled her into a crushing hug. "Though you're right to, of course."
Strutting around the console with an air of self-importance, the Doctor scruitnized the clones. He had whipped his glasses from somewhere and they perched on his nose and he went closer to each clone in turn until they were practically nose to nose.
"They aren't robots," he declared. "They are identical human clothes, except..."
"Except what, sugar?" the clone closest to Donna said, with a saucy wink which left Donna cringing. The other clone just smiled peacefully, looking up shyly from under her eyelashes.
"Yup," the Doctor turned away with a raised eyebrow. "These clones have each taken one side of you. They're the versions of you if you were bol, and - well..." he pursed his llips and moved on instead, "... or shy and sweet."
"Great," Donna enthused, voice dripping with sarcasm like acid. "Now you've figured that out, how do we get rid of them?"
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I stopped a mile from the café, almost kicking myself. The girl hadn't done anything to me, she'd just been in the wrong place at the wrong time. The music from my headphones fell to a soft and sad melody, there goes my soundtrack again. Agitated, I sat on a nearby wooden bench. It was mangled and tortured with graffiti.
"May indifference bleed us all dry," I whispered remembering my grandfather's quote. Tears bordered my face as I pulled my zip-up sweater's hood atop my head. My teeth clenched as tears soaked the pavement. Grandfather had been the only one in my family to understand my interests, to the rest of the family I was a freak.
"An outcast," I growled quietly as people passed by, unnoticing. I glanced back to the Café. Should I go back and apologize, she's a Brit after all. A small smile creased my lips; grandpa had been a Brit before he moved to the states. I was always fascinated by his accent and hilarious slang. Fine! I sighed and stood. I'd go but only cause my tiny conscience got the better of me.
My footsteps echoed on the pavement, half drowned out by car horns and the squeals of tires. It took me about 15 minutes to walk back to the old café. Sunlight bounced from its glass sign, showing the outdoor seating area in a kaleidoscope of colors. It was like being a kid all over again, I felt as if I should jump amongst the colors and laugh.
But my darker personality reminded me of my past again, stabbing a stake into my heart. My eyes shut and I gritted my teeth. People in this world were cruel; they looked for every shred of joy and turned it into pure fiery hate. Rage boiled in my blood as I pushed open the café's door. I noticed both of the girls from earlier were inside. The British girl stood in the front of the line, she ordered and tried to blend in as best she could.
The other girl, the one with purple highlights now had a friend. He was a tall blonde who looked like the next pick for Mr. Popular. I gagged silently as the smell of alcohol oozed off him. Why was a girl like her with trash like him. The two were arguing, as silently as they could, about the British girl. It didn't look like they were resolving either.
"Ow!" The guy yelped and slapped a bloody hand across the girls face. She stood dumbstruck at his malicious gesture. In a huff he stepped outside. Saying sorry will have to wait! If there's one thing I hate more than humanity itself, it's assholes that treat women like possessions. I followed the jock outside and tapped his shoulder. Drunkenly he spun around and connected with a full force fist. Being beat up my entire life had molded me into a dangerous fighter, especially with nothing to lose. Blondie fell to the stone ground and yowled in anger and pain.
"The HELL?" He yelled shakily standing. I glared at him, pulling off my hood and headphones as he clenched his fists.
"Anthony!" I head a female voice squeal behind me. I turned to see the girl with purple highlights staring on in horror. I was frozen, what do I do? Unfortunately, Anthony had already thought of something. His fist slammed full forced into my right shoulder blade, sending me crashing into a set of tables and chairs. Disoriented, I lazily gazed around. Blank stares looked on at us taking in the fight, all their ambitions gone.
"Freak," Anthony slurred staggering towards me. "I can treat that bitch however I please." He crouched next to me, leaning near my ear. "There's not a thing you can do about it." He chuckled and stood.
"Wrong," a darkness in my voice pierced the surface and made him stop cold. His eyes flashed back to me, but I was already on the offensive. In moments Anthony was on the ground, my converse stamped into the back of his neck. The girl just stood there, aghast.
"Apologize!" I snarled. Anthony glared at me but made no move to speak. Need encouragement? I pressed my other shoe hard on Anthony's hand. He screamed and conceited.
"Ok, Ok, Dinah…I'm sorry." He flashed a hateful glance up at me. "Can I go?" I bared my teeth in a menacing smile and lifted my foot from him neck.
"Yes," my voice said venomously. Anthony scurried from the stone and to the street. He shot a look over his shoulder before taking off down the sidewalk. My body suddenly felt tired as I released my breath. The brown haired foreigner appeared at the other girl's side, her eyes wide in surprise and fear. I gave a weak smile to the two before looking to the brown haired girl.
"Listen, I'm sorry for being…well…a jerk. Could I make it up to you by buying you a drink?" I glanced to Anthony's companion.
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The Amur tiger, Panthera tigris altaica, is a highly endangered felid whose range and population size has been severely reduced in recent times. At present, the wild population is estimated at 490 individuals, having rebounded from the 20–30 tigers remaining following a severe bottleneck in the 1940's. The current study presents preliminary data on the patterns and levels of genetic variation in the mitochondrial DNA control region using DNA extracted from non-invasively sampled faecal material, collected throughout the entire range of P. t. altaica in the Russian Far East. Analysis of 82 scat samples representing at least 27 individuals revealed extremely low levels of CR haplotype diversity, characterized by a single widespread haplotype (96.4%) and two rare variants, each differing by a single step within the hypervariable I (2.4%) and central conserved regions (1.2%), respectively. A comparison with previous data on cytochrome bvariation in 14 captive individuals revealed a potentially greater amount of genetic variation represented in captivity relative to that found in the wild population. The extremely low levels of mitochondrial DNA variation in the wild population is discussed in light of the demographic processes that might have shaped these patterns as well as the potential bias introduced through analysis of fecal samples. These results highlight the continuing need to assess levels of genetic variation even in recovering populations that are increasing in number and underscore the important role that captive breeding programs may play in preserving remnant genetic diversity of endangered species.


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Although he started acting when he was 11 on "Little House on the Prairie," Jason Bateman found time to enter one spelling bee when he was a kid. He didn't make it past the first round when he left the "w" out of "answer."
"Spell check is a great friend," Bateman says of his spelling skills.
Bateman, 45, didn't worry about spelling with his new dark comedy, "Bad Words." He stars in and directs the film about a 40-year-old who uses a loophole to enter a national spelling bee for elementary school contestants. Bateman left the writing to Andrew Dodge.
The script has Bateman portraying a foul-talking, assault-throwing, ego-breaking speller who will do anything to win. That anything means humiliating children who get in his way. The role might look like it's a long way from the years Bateman spent playing the nice guy in "Arrested Development," but he spells out the similarities of the characters.
"I certainly like stories about people who are less that bulletproof. That's a fun thing for an actor to get to play," Bateman says. "I like to build an environment around the character and then either support it or juxtapose it with what's going on.
"I always try to build a vulnerability into any role I play. If you don't do that, then the audience won't go on the journey with you. If you can find the relatable thread, the humanity of the character, then you will have the audience's attention. Whether you are playing an (expletive), murderer or saint, you need to be relatable enough to communicate what you're trying to do with the role."
The humanity in many of his characters is apparent, but it takes some close scrutiny to find it in his "Bad Words" role of Guy Trilby. He saw, both as the actor and director, that this was a character who has major problems and who clearly isn't addressing adult issues.
Bateman wasn't immediately certain about casting himself in the lead role. Because this was his feature film directorial debut, he wanted to be able to concentrate on what happened behind the camera. As the list of actors to star in the film dwindled because they either weren't interested or not available, Bateman decided he would do the double duty.
It was actually triple duty since Bateman also was busy getting the NBC comedy "Growing up Fisher" off the ground. He's both an executive producer and the narrator for the comedy about the relationship between a young boy and his blind father.
Starring in and directing "Bad Words" was a lot of work, but Bateman's glad he made his film directing debut after guiding several TV shows.
"When you direct a TV show, it's all about the producer and writer. It's much less of a director's medium," Bateman says. "But, with film, you are able to participate is every department from which lens to use to costuming. I look forward to directing more films."
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Making chicken recipes on your Foreman Grill is easy and provides healthy and delicious meals anytime. Chicken can be prepared any number of ways but the most popular method for cooking chicken on your Foreman Grill is using boneless skinless chicken breasts. They can be prepared using our basic Easy Grilled Chicken recipe or with any number of other flavorful combinations of herbs, spices, sauces, etc. Boneless skinless chicken breast is low in fat, high in protein, and provides an excellent main course for any meal. There are a few things to keep in mind when preparing chicken on your Foreman Grill:
Thinner is better. Purchasing boneless skinless chicken breast that are already cut thin will make the process even easier. The ideal thickness is 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick. If you have thicker chicken breasts, use a meat mallet and pound them thin. This will also help to tenderize the meat.
Marinate! There are many marinades available in your supermarket and they are often very affordable. Try placing the meat in the marinade in the morning and they'll be nice and flavorful by the time you're ready to grill for dinner. Use a glass baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator. You can also make a simple marinade using equal parts olive oil and vinegar. White wine vinegar is ideal and brings out a wonderful flavor in the chicken.
Don't over or undercook. It is important to make sure chicken is cooked thoroughly. If unsure, use a meat thermometer and cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Cooking times for boneless skinless chicken breasts is usually 4-6 minutes, depending on how hot your grill gets.
Use the hottest setting and make sure to preheat your Foreman Grill. The hotter the grill, the better chance you have of getting nice grill marks. Always preheat the grill for at least 5 minutes with the lid closed.
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Okinawa Electric Power Company
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|Public KK (TYO: 9511)
|Ryukyu Electric Power Corporation
|Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan (May 15, 1972 )
|Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan
Area served
|Okinawa Prefecture
|¥162,501 million (2010, consolidated)
|¥17,397 million (2010, consolidated)
|¥8,950 million (2010, consolidated)
|Total assets
|¥365,299 million (2010, consolidated)
|Total equity
|¥119,651 million (2010, consolidated)
Number of employees
|2,495 (2010, consolidated)
The Okinawa Electric Power Company, Incorporated (沖縄電力株式会社? Okinawa Denryoku Kabushiki-gaisha), OEPC or Okiden (沖電?) for short, is an electric utility with its exclusive operational area of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the smallest by electricity sales among Japan's ten regional power utilities, indeed, its electricity sales is approximately 1⁄40 of that of The Tokyo Electric Power Company,[1] though it is the largest by revenue among companies headquartered in Okinawa.[2]
- ^ "Lighting & Power Demand Volume and Change by Company and Use (FY2009)" (PDF). Electricity Demand in FY2009 (Confirmed Report). Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan. 30 April 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2010.
- ^ 県内企業売上高ランキング [Ranking of companies in Okinawa Prefecture by revenue]. Ryūkyū Shimpō (in Japanese). 6 August 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2010.
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This quality budget hotel offers luxurious accommodation as well as other facilities and services to its guests. The hotel consists of beautifully decorated rooms and is an ideal choice for leisure as well as business travellers. Facilities on offer to guests include a spacious lobby, a hotel safe, a restaurant and a conference room for 20 persons. Guests can also take advantage of the laundry service and there is parking for those arriving by car.
This hotel is located in Sakinaka, Andheri (E) in the heart of the city of Mumbai surrounded by the IT and BPO hubs. This hotel offers guests the convenience of good transport connections. It lies just 3 km away from Mumbai International Airport and 6 km from Mumbai Domestic Airport.
This hotel offers rooms which are comfortable and spacious and guests can choose between Standard and Deluxe categories. All come with a private bathroom with modern fittings and hot/cold water. They are equipped with all modern amenities such as a telephone, a TV, a work desk and Internet access.
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Indian flavours spice up scrambled eggs for a quick weeknight supper dish
- Yield
- 2 servings
- 25g margarine
- 2 spring onions (sliced)
- ½ tsp finely grated root ginger
- 1 chilli (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 10 cherry tomatoes (seeds squeezed out and roughly chopped)
- 4 eggs (beaten and seasoned)
- a small handful coriander (chopped)
- 4 slices wholewheat toast (to serve)
- 1. Melt the margarine in a non-stick pan. Cook the spring onions, ginger and chilli for a couple of minutes, add the garam masala and tomatoes, cook for another minute and scoop out. 2. Softly scramble the eggs in the same pan until creamy. Stir through the tomato mix and coriander. Serve with the toast. 290 kcalories, protein 15.9g, carbohydrate 2.3g, fat 24.1 g, saturated fat 10.1g, fibre 0.5g, salt 0.64g
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Nutritional Info
- Calories394
- Carbohydrates34 g(11%)
- Fat21 g(32%)
- Protein19 g(37%)
- Saturated Fat5 g(26%)
- Sodium501 mg(21%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat6 g
- Fiber4 g(17%)
- Monounsaturated Fat9 g
- Cholesterol320 mg(107%)


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We're delighted to introduce you to the winners of The Z Factor, a talent contest in which we've been searching across the globe for some fantastic new voice over artists to help bring our awesome characters to life. We had so many wonderful entries but we've narrowed it down to these 9 lucky voices! Click on their picture for more information.
Christopher Williams is an American 33 year old voice over artist. Originally born in Asheville, North Carolina, he has spent a lot of his free time since he was a child doing impressions and making his friends and family laugh. He is now trying to seriously achieve his dream of becoming a voice actor. Last year, he won "Most Creative" in the Zoobe Voice of Slimer contest and his Zoobes have over 22,000 combined likes.
Irada was born in April 1968 and lives in Azerbaijan. She speaks English, Russian, Azerbaijani, Turkish and Talysh.
Katharina is 24 years old and was born and raised in Thuringia. "Using my voice has always felt right to me, singing, poetry, stories, plays, everything that's part of it" Due to her masters in Speech Science, Katharina ended up in Leipzig and step by step she's getting closer to her goal of earning a living with her voice. "Now I have this great opportunity to gain experience with Zoobe –and have loads of fun simultaneously".
Em is an unashamedly brash 33 and 3 quarters year old from Brighton, UK. She lives with her significant other, Daz and their beloved Cat, Wesley Stripes.
Em has been a singer since Opal Fruits, Marathon Bars, Oil of Ulay and White dog poos were all the rage and has performed on stage regularly throughout her life, more often since having her dummy removed by force at the slightly worrying age of 6!
Over the years, her irrepressible desire to mimic, entertain and amuse has left her with an ability to deliver a wide variety of dialogue with comical exuberance and with over thirty accents in her repertoire, Em is sure to entertain (and exasperate) for many years to come!
Sam has been doing impersonations and voices since he was twelve years old. This has served him well as an actor for: stage, film and voice over work. He loves entertaining others with his impressions but also enjoys creating new characters as well!
Roman is a very enthusiastic Zoobe user whose videos have already received 57497 likes in the Zoobe app and his Zoobe devoted YouTube channel has 26,247 subscribers and 12,666,360 views. "I love to make videos with the Zoobe app and to give pleasure to people who watch these videos in Russia".
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Harald Laas is 54 years old and he lives in Rhineland-Palatinate, in the west of Germany. He's happily engaged and loves to be creative in his work as a web designer.
Based in the UK, Stuart J Smith is a comedy impressionist. He is the voice behind many of the Sat Nav Voices on the market. Stuart also produced his own range of Birthday Cards that were on sale nationwide in Sainsbury's stores in the UK and has also voiced many apps and Bingo machines. He has lent his voice to Radio and TV on shows like former The Virgin Radio (now Absolute Radio) Breakfast Show and TV shows like 10 O Clock Live on Channel 4. Stuart can do over 100 impressions including movie stars like Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken and Nicolas Cage, as well as TV stars like Ozzy Osborne, Simon Cowell and Gordon Ramsay and many accents.
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Though some would argue he's touched in the head, Chris Heady is an artist, actor, writer, and recovering puppeteer!
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text: A step-by-step guide for rearing and managing bumble bees, mason bees, leafcutter bees and other bee species that provide pollination alternatives to the rapidly declining honey bee. Includes expert information on the business and biology of pollination using the most sustainable, sanitary and sensitive practices possible. Detailed information on each alternative pollinator's biology, disease, pest and chemical susceptibility as well as how to rear and manage them. Careful and thoughtful bee management information on alternative pollinators for beekeepers, growers and concerned citizens. Copyright 2010, softcover, 162 pages.


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Goldenglowinc.com is a 1 year old domain, situated in United States. The domain is linked to the IP address 184.108.40.206 which is provided by the hosting company Media Temple.
It was registered by Jerry Elfassy . The site is owned by Progressive Consulting. Registration details show that it was registered on 30 Nov 2015 through Go Daddy and will expire on 30 Nov 2016.
The site returns a status code of 200. It is being generated using RapidWeaver. The site is being served through Apache/2.2.22.


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Facebook has announced it will be monitoring for and notifying users if it spots signs of nation-state-sponsored targeted attacks.
Users suspected of being targeted will get a pop-up message in their feed explaining what has happened and asking them to switch on Login Approvals.
With that feature enabled, whenever the account is accessed from a new device or browser, Facebook will send a security code to the user's smartphone.
"While we have always taken steps to secure accounts that we believe to have been compromised, we decided to show this additional warning if we have a strong suspicion that an attack could be government-sponsored," said Facebook chief security officer, Alex Stamos.
"We do this because these types of attacks tend to be more advanced and dangerous than others, and we strongly encourage affected people to take the actions necessary to secure all of their online accounts."
Stamos was at pains to point out that any notification of a possible nation state attack indicates a compromise via the user's PC or mobile device rather than the Facebook platform.
"To protect the integrity of our methods and processes, we often won't be able to explain how we attribute certain attacks to suspected attackers," he added. "That said, we plan to use this warning only in situations where the evidence strongly supports our conclusion."
The move brings Facebook in line with its Silicon Valley rival Google, who began sending users alerts like these a few years back.
This article has been extracted from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com, please click on this link to read the article in full http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/facebook-flag-nation-states-access/
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Montash is headquartered in Old Street, London, in the heart of the technology hub. Montash has completed assignments in over 30 countries and has appointed technical professionals from board level to senior and mid-management in permanent and contract roles.


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4 Day Alice Springs Stopover from $389*
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- 3 nights Alice Springs, choice of accommodation
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Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) results from pressure on the rotator cuff from part of the shoulder blade (scapula) as the arm is lifted. This pressure is a common cause of pain in the adult shoulder.
The major joint in the shoulder, called the gleno-humeral joint, is between the cup of the scapula (glenoid) and the ball of the arm (humeral head). This cup and ball are surrounded by the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles (the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) which work together to lift and rotate the arm at the gleno-humeral joint.
Above the rotator cuff is a projection of bone from the scapula called the acromion. Between these two structures lies a collection of cushioning fluid called a bursa. As the arm is lifted the space between the acromion and the humeral head gets smaller and the two structures in-between, the rotator cuff and bursa, get compressed or "impinged". This causes pain and limits movement.
The pain may be due to a "bursitis," or "tendonitis". Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, while tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff. This inflammation is painful. In some circumstances, repetitive impingement of the rotator cuff can cause a partial tear in the cuff. This can also cause pain, especially with movement of the shoulder.
Repetitive movements of the arm, particularly those performed overhead, such as swimming, volleyball, and tennis can increase the likelihood of developing SIS. Pain may also develop as the result of minor trauma, such as a fall onto the out-stretched hand or shoulder, or seemingly develop spontaneously with no obvious cause.
Weakness: Decreased shoulder strength. Difficulty with brushing/washing hair.
Decreased Range of Motion: Unable to lift the arm as high either forward or to the side
To diagnose SIS, a doctor will review your symptoms and perform a physical examine. An impingement test, which involves injecting a local anesthetic into the bursa, can help to confirm the diagnosis.
He or she may also request X-rays or a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the shoulder. MRI can show fluid or inflammation in the bursa and rotator cuff. In some cases, partial tearing of the rotator cuff will be seen.
As with other arthritic conditions, initial treatment of arthritis of the shoulder is nonsurgical and may involve physical therapy. In addition, some therapies you may try include:
Resting the shoulder.
A course of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as Ibuprofen. Supervised physical therapy and/or home stretching and strengthening exercises. Injection of a local anesthetic and cortisone into the shoulder.
Surgical Treatment
If nonsurgical treatment does not reduce pain, there are surgical options. As with all surgeries, there are some risks and possible complications. Your orthopaedic surgeon will do all that is possible to minimize these risks.
Operations are usually only performed if non-surgical treatment has failed. The goal of surgery is to remove the impingement on the rotator cuff and bursa by creating more space between the humeral head and the acromion.
The most common surgical treatment is sub-acromial decompression. This may be performed by either arthroscopic (small incisions with cameras) or open techniques. In this procedure the portion of the acromion causing impingement is removed along with some of the bursa. The surgeon may also treat other conditions present in the shoulder at the same time, including repairs of any rotator cuff tears.


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Science Bricktion
Star Wars: Rogue one, amazing mechs and Sci-fi madness, issue 17 of Bricks looks set to be out of this world
Time to hit the hyperdrive, bake the boosters and join Bricks on a sci-fi mission. This month we enter into the world of the future, as we explore the darkest corners of the universe in search of those extra-planetary creations. Mechs, machines and spaceships play a vital role in the rich fabric of LEGO sci-fi, all of which we look to celebrate.
As the year speeds towards another instalment from the Star Wars franchise, the logical first stop is a look at the newly-released Rogue One offering. Loaded with some of the best minifigures yet these new craft are worthy of your attention and who better to show you round than secret agent Chris Pearce. Join our Star Wars stalwart as he examines and explains the roles these new characters and vehicles will play in the expanding universe before heading off to give you the full lowdown on Star Wars Rebels and Freemaker Adventures ranges.
The world of Sci-fi continues as Bricks delves into the world of mechs. A popular genre that can spawn the most amazing mechanical creations and with ace builder Marco Marozzi on hand to guide you through the dos and dont's spawning a two-legged mechanoid has never been easier. Also inspiration South Korean-based Simmon Kim has compiled a selection of his ten best mech creations.
On top of all this sci-fi goodness, we have the second part of our interview with Rod Gillies as we talk about his latest DK Books release and travel to a galaxy far away to visit Luigi Priori, as he illustrates the adventures of Benny the Spaceman on his remote outpost. Peter Reid takes us through the evolution of his Space Turtle and its ever-growing arsenal and has included a set of free instructions, exclusive to Bricks, to make the new heavy cannon version.
Even James Pegrum is getting in on the Space vibe, as he shows us how to greeble a hangar. In Club Creations, Swebrick shows us its bobblehead creations while Li Li gives us a tutorial on fencing techniques.
There's reviews, masterclass builds, collecting guides and much, much more.
With 124 pages packed full of inspirational models and exclusive features Bricks is the premier LEGO fan magazine. With a price of just £4.99, why accept anything less?
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Fun For All In Barbados!
I've just returned from my fifth visit to Barbados and I can honestly say that each time I go I see more beauty and find more fantastic ventures to endeavour than my previous trips! This visit was courtesy of the Barbados Tourism Authority Board trip and upon arrival at Grantley Adams International Airport (on yet another gorgeous June afternoon might I add) I instantly felt myself settle back in to the laid back Caribbean way of life.
Our first evening started the five night visit off with immense WOW factor, entertainment from local dancers and steel bands to male stilt walkers - the island was alive with culture and the Bajans (as those local to the island are known) certainly didn't disappoint!
We were lucky enough to take part in the Bajan Carnival or 'Jump' as the locals call them, and I can certainly recommend this event for all families seeking fun! You can join in with the crowd and design your own festive t-shirts, or take part in a two hour 'dance festival' from one end of St Lawrence Gap to the other. Most of the locals also join in along the way and we even hit the front page of the local newspaper the next morning!
The famously renowned Harbour Lights is the place to go for a party and that's just what we did on the third evening! The entertainment was amazing and animated with fire throwers and limbo dancers and once they had finished everyone kicked off their shoes and danced the night away to a sensational local band 'Masala'; I can only describe this place as a mini beach party and the open air beachfront there is recommended as suitable for all ages.
My fondest memory from this trip was the catamaran cruise - after sailing up the West Coast on a lovely Sunday morning we reached our first port of call, a stunning location where we jumped at the opportunity to swim with the Turtles, certainly not shy, these beautiful marine creatures came so close it was an exhilarating experience and one not to be missed. On to the next location, which was a man-made shipwreck where we jumped off ship and snorkelled with the fish; I have never seen so many colours underwater, it was like a tropical montage! Lastly we anchored just off the shore of one of the most famous hotels in Barbados, 'Sandy Lane' , and swam ashore to take a stroll along the beach before swimming back to the boat and sailing in leisurely fashion back to the Harbour.
Unfortunately the last day came along too fast but you know what they say about saving the best till last - I took park in the Fun-Fari and trekking experience that allows four passengers to travel across the island in a mini-moke. After being given our directions we were on the road, heading from the West Coast along to the South Coast. During this fun filled four hour island adventure we had been given orders to collect a number of items, whilst sometimes cheating to stop and ask the locals if they could help us! My tip to you is to see the East Coast whilst you are there, as this area has some of the most beautiful, unspoilt scenery I've ever seen and is a complete contrast to the West Coast.
On top of all the above, I also had the pleasure of visiting the hotels we feature within our Barbados portfolio - what a fabulous choice of high quality accommodation. This trip was simply amazing and one I'll treasure for many years to come!


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5. The Prophecy and the Stowaway (Page 5)
"Ohh... Ow." The princess crumpled into the captain, knocking them both to the ground.
Wincing, he groaned, a throbbing knot forming on the back of his head. "I tried to warn you." When he blinked eyes back into focus, Levi jolted his head back, hitting his head a second time ─ the princess' face just inches from his own, her eyes as wide with surprise as his own.
"Sorry!" she struggled to scooch away like an infant just learning to crawl. "I─ OWW!" Seering steel wires shot through her right leg. When she glanced down, instead of her foot, she saw a bundle of white bandages. "What's that?"
"You have four or five puncture wounds in your foot. Firious says it'll heal, you just shouldn't put weight on it for a couple of days. What did you do? Step on a nail repeatedly?"
"I stomped on Kosu's boot, actually," the princess admitted, winning her a look of approval from the captain.
"Let's get you back in that bed, eh?"
Just as she settled into the pillows, Firious came barging in. Two crewmen dragged in a young boy, bound in rope, and dropped him on the floor. The first mate reported,"We've found a stowaway, Captain! I think his pals left him behind."
The boy's big brown eyes shined with a kaleidoscope of emotion ─ terror, mistrust, devastation, and… loathing. Filth caked his skin thicker than the children of Mahgnitton, making his blond hair appear brown. Despite a family-crested ring on his finger ─ adorned with gilded rabbits ─ the lad's clothes were stained, tattered, and torn, and his feet were bare and calloused.
Gently, Levi kneeled down and removed the ropes from the boy's wrists. After glaring at Firious as if to say Was that really necessary? he smiled kindly to the boy, "My name is Captain Levi. What's your name?"
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Internal Hernias After Gastric Bypass Can be Prevented Safely With Primary Closure of All Mesenteric Defects With Clips
This study is currently recruiting participants. (see Contacts and Locations)
Verified October 2016 by Sara Kristensen, Region Zealand
Region Zealand
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Sara Kristensen, Region Zealand
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: May 9, 2012
Last updated: October 4, 2016
Last verified: October 2016
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|May 9, 2012
|Last Updated Date
|October 4, 2016
|Start Date ICMJE
|May 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|January 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|To avoid the risk of Internal Hernias in patient with a Gastric bypass [ Time Frame: 5 year ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01595230 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|30 days complication [ Time Frame: 3 years ]
30 days complications:
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Internal Hernias After Gastric Bypass Can be Prevented Safely With Primary Closure of All Mesenteric Defects With Clips
|Official Title ICMJE
|Randomized Controlled Trial: Internal Hernias After Gastric Bypass Can be Prevented Safely With Primary Closure of All Mesenteric Defects With Clips
|Brief Summary
|The purpose of this study is to determine whether closure of all mesenteric defects with clips at the time of Gastric bypass, can avoid the complication of late bowel obstruction- internal hernias
|Detailed Description
|Not Provided
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Phase
|Not Provided
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Condition ICMJE
|Internal Hernias
|Intervention ICMJE
|Procedure: Closing the mesenteric defects with clips during opration
The laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery will be performed as usual. The patient will receive the closing of the mesenteric defects (the Petersen´s space and the entero-enterostomy site).The closing will happen at the end of the operation, using clips (herniestapler).
Other Name: Clips, Herniestapler, Internal hernia, Gastric bypass
|Study Arms
|Publications *
|Kristensen SD, Naver L, Jess P, Floyd AK. Effect of closure of the mesenteric defect during laparoscopic gastric bypass and prevention of internal hernia. Dan Med J. 2014 Jun;61(6):A4854.
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Estimated Completion Date
|December 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|January 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|18 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|Plan to Share Data
|Not Provided
|IPD Description
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|Sara Kristensen, Region Zealand
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|Region Zealand
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Investigators ICMJE
|Information Provided By
|Region Zealand
|Verification Date
|October 2016
ICMJE Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP