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In the most recent cycle—spring 2006—of Penn's internally-funded University Research Foundation, and URF Conference Support (noted with *), the Office of the Vice Provost for Research has announced awards to the following members of the Penn faculty for the projects listed below.
The deadline for the fall Research Foundation proposals is November 15, 2006.
Kelly C. Allison, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine; Studies of Night Eating Syndrome in a Swedish Twin Population
Maren Aukerman, Department of Language & Literacy in Education, Graduate School of Education; Content Literacy as Investigation: Professional Development for Math and Science Teachers
Paul H. Axelsen, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine; Nonlinear Infrared Spectroscopy of Amyloidogenesis
Tracy L. Bale, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine; Genetics of Maternal Stress Sensitivity: Effects on Fetal Development
Kendra K. Bence, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine; Central Role of PTP1B in the Development of Obesity and Leptin Resistance
Charles C. Branas, Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, School of Medicine; Pilot Trial of Alcohol Consumption and the Ability to Appropriately Use a Firearm
Eugene Buckley, Department of Linguistics, School of Arts and Sciences; Digitization of the Grachtenberg Manuscript Corpus of Alsea Data
Jason A. Burdick, Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science; Electrospinning of Photopolymerizable Networks for Meniscal Tissue Regeneration
Thomas M. Callaghy, Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences; The Evolution of the International Sovereign Debt Regime: Paris Club, London Club, and the Bond Lacuna
Russell J. Composto, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science; A Fluorescence Microscope Coupled with AFM for Probing Cell Adhesion, Bacteria Adhesion, Cytoskeletal Organization and Molecular Recognition
Norma G. Cuellar, Department of Behavorial Health Sciences, School of Nursing; The Use of Alternative Medicine for the Sleep Disorder RLS
Mirjam Cvetic*, Department of Physics & Astronomy, School of Arts and Sciences; Symposium in Honor of Prof. Paul Langacker's 60th Birthday
Julie Nelson Davis, Department of History of Art, School of Arts and Sciences; Publication Support for Book, Utamaro Draws Their Ravishing Features: Images of Women in Late Eighteenth-Century Japan
Harold L. Dibble, Department of Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences; New Excavations at the Middle/Upper Paelolithic Site of Smuggler's Cave (Temara, Morocco)
Antonio Feros*, Department of History, School of Arts and Sciences; International Symposium. The Power of Images: Images of Power in Colonial Latin America
Douglas Frye, Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, Graduate School of Education; The Effects of Theory of Mind and Understanding of Teaching on Preschoolers' Learning
Barbara Fuchs, Department of Romance Languages, School of Arts and Sciences; Exotic Nation: Maurphila and the Conflictive Construction of Spain
Helene Furjan, Department of Architecture, School of Design; "Glorious Visions": John Sloane's Spectacular Theatre
Linda Greenbaum, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine; The Role of the Coactivator PGC-1a During the Hepatic Growth Response
Peter J. Gruber, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine; Epigenetic Regulation of Cardiac Injury and Performance
James G. Hecker, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, School of Medicine; Prediction of Spinal Cord Ischemia by Measurement of HSP70 and HSP27 in Human Cerebral Spinal Fluid Intraoperatively
Nancy H. Hornberger*, Department of South Asia Studies, Graduate School of Education; Symposium Honoring Joshua A. Fishman on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday
Christian Kohler, Department of Psychiatry/Nueropsychiatry, School of Medicine; Social Cognition in Asperger Syndrome and Schizophrenia
Hans-Peter Kohler, Department of Sociology, School of Arts and Sciences; HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) in Mchinji District, Malawi: A Complete District Evaluation Surveillence Study on Uptake and Attitudes
Lin Li, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine; Prediction of the Breast Tumor Aggressiveness with MRI and Optical Imaging
Mingyao Li, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Medicine; Statistical Methods for Genome-wide Association Studies of Complex Diseases in Humans
Nigel Lockyer, Department of Physics & Astronomy, School of Arts and Sciences; International Linear Collider Accelerator Control
Francis C. Luca, Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine; The Role of the Mob1-Dbf2 Kinase Vomplex in Mitotic Checkpoint Signaling
Julia Lynch, Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences; What's Fair in Health Care?
David R. Manning, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine; The Role of Heterotimeric G Proteins in Sonic Hedgehog Signalling
Robert Maxwell*, Department of History of Art, School of Arts and Sciences; Representing History in the Middle Ages: Art, Music, History
Madesh Muniswamy, Department of Cancer Biology, School of Medicine; Selective Role for Superoxide in Tumor Cell Apoptosis
So-Jung Park, Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Sciences; Enhancing Photoluminescence Radiative Decay Rates of Quantum Dots by Using Gold Surface Plasmon: A Unique Way to Solve a Surface Problem of Nanomaterials
Mark Vincent Pauly, Department of Health Care Systems, The Wharton School; The GS3 Model for Health Care Systems: An Application for Brazil and the United States
Mechthild Pohlschroder, Department of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences; Identification of Archaeal Sec Protein Translocation Mutants
Rosemary C. Polomano, Department of Biobehavorial Health Sciences, School of Nursing; Nuerophysiological, Pain and Quality of Life Outcomes with Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Nueropathy
Courtney Schreiber, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine; A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Advanced Supply of Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraception vs. Routine Postpartum Contraceptive Care in the Teenage Population
Peter J. Snyder, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine; New Imaging Technology for the Assessment of Trabecular Microarchitecture in Response to Treatment with Teripartide
Claudia Valeggia, Department of Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences; Biparental Care and Social Monogamy in Primates: Behavioral and Hormonal Correlates
Julia Verkholantsev, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, School of Arts and Sciences; Lingua Ruthena in Polonia Usitata: Fifteenth-Century Ruthenian Translations from Czech
Richard L. Zettler, Museum, School of Arts and Sciences; Tell es-Sweyhat and the Genesis of Syro-Mesopotamia's Early Bronze Age Cities


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Mr Albert Vale Barker
Mr Albert Vale Barker (Assistant Baker) was born in Abbots Worthy near Winchester, Hampshire, England in 1893.
He was the son of Wallace Barker (1863-1935), a flour miller, and Emily Vale (b. 1865), both natives of Essex who were married in 1883. One of six children, Albert's siblings were: Lancelot Wallace (1886-1970), Elsie Louise (b. 1889), Ethel (1891-1970, later Mrs Thomas William Paine), Donald William (1899-1985) and Cecil (1900-1992).
Albert and his family appear on the 1901 census living at an unspecified address in Kings Worthy, Hampshire. When the 1911 census was conducted Albert was absent, apparently already at sea, but his family were listed as living at an address in Abbots Worthy, Hampshire.
When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 6 April 1912, he gave his address as Kingsworthy, Winchester. His last ship had been the Oceanic and as an assistant baker he received monthly wages of £4.
Barker died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259
Craig Stringer (2003) Titanic People CD ROM
1901 Census
The miller's son
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West Ham United face competition for Juventus forward's signature
West Ham United are pressing hard to sign Juventus hit-man Fabio Quagliarella.
With several clubs battling it out for Quagliarella's signature, a lot will be dependant on Alessandro Matri and his proposed move to AC Milan.
While the Hammers are keen to bring the former Napoli man to England, alfredopedulla.com reports that they will face stiff competition from Schalke and Arsenal as they have also made their interest known.
However any move for the striker will be dependant on Matri's reported €11 million move to Milan on Friday, as the Bianconeri may opt to keep Quagliarella at the club and thus making his future even murkier.
Italian international Quagliarella signed for Juventus from hometown club Napoli in 2010 and has managed 26 goals in 79 appearances for the Turin giants.


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The EK Success Disney Inside Out scrapbook kit is the perfect kit to help your kids develop their creative skills. This Disney craft kit lets your kids use their imagination to create attractive scrapbook pages, birthday crafts, or other craft projects. Popular characters from the Inside out movie and fun captions fill up this multi-color EK success kit. It includes a range of paper sheets, stickers, and die-cut pieces to create unique and fun-filled pages.
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Pears
Elegant and simple to make, this dessert combines the delicate flavors of cream cheese-filled pears with chocolate and raspberry sauces.
- 2 cans (29 oz. each) pear halves in juice, drained
- 2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 bottle raspberry juice or syrup (optional)
Directions, Reviews, Nutrition
PLACE pear halves, cut side down, on paper towels. Combine cream cheese and sugar in small bowl until smooth. Match pear halves by size. Spread about 1 rounded tablespoon cream cheese mixture on cut side of one pear half; press cut side of second pear half into cream cheese. Repeat with remaining pears. Cover; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
HEAT evaporated milk to boiling in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Stir in morsels. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in sugar, vanilla extract and salt.
PLACE pears in pool of raspberry sauce; drizzle with Chocolate Sauce.
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44 Reviews
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Yummity Yum Yum!
Incredible dessert! This is a great combination of flavors!
Wonderfully delicious
These were great for a weeknight dessert. We very much enjoyed them.
This was soo easy to make, but yet so elegant and delicious, I tried a cinnamon cram cheese for the filling, it brought all the flavors together. Excellent!!!
cream cheese stuffed pears
Worth the time to make. These pears are sooo delicious. Fantastic enough for everyday, yet very elegant for special occassions. Make some today and enjoy!!
Cream cheese stuffed pears
The WOW factor in the recipe is enormous. This is a do again recipe.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 467
- Calories from Fat: 206
- Total Fat: 22.9g (35% of DV)
- Saturated Fat: 12.5g (62% of DV)
- Cholesterol: 36mg (12% of DV)
- Sodium: 152mg (6% of DV)
- Carbohydrates: 63.8g (21% of DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4g (14% of DV)
- Sugars: 26.2g
- Protein: 5.2g
- Vitamin A: 10% of DV
- Vitamin C: 7% of DV
- Calcium: 18% of DV
- Iron: 9% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


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3 Bedroom modern apartment at Zell am See / Kaprun
Kaprunblick is a modern self catering apartment situated near Salzburg and built in the traditional Austrian style. Just minutes from the ski slopes of Kaprun (Kitzsteinhorn glacier) and Zell am See, Kaprunblick (Kaprun view) is the perfect base for a skiing holiday or a family break anytime of the year.
All-year round there are outdoor activities nearby including a 36-hole golf course, mountain biking, hiking, parascending, swimming, sailing and windsurfing - this Austrian apartment is perfect for a holiday with friends or a family break. The apartment is situated on the sunny southern slope of Fürth, a small village situated between the picturesque Austrian towns of Zell am See and Kaprun and just a couple of minutes away from pristine skiing territory on the free ski bus.
The lounge and south facing heated balcony offer fantastic views of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, Kaprun and the Grossglockner (Austria's highest peak).
The total size of the apartment is just over 80sqm.
Travel: Salzburg airport is just over 1 hr away by car. There are numerous direct buses from Salzburg airport to Zell am See centre, the journey time is 1 hr 45 mins. There are numerous taxi services direct from Salzburg airport direct to Kaprunblick. The charge is around 125 euros to take up to 8 people. Regular trains run from Salzburg station to Zell Am See. Then 5 mins taxi ride to Kaprunblick.
Munich airport is about 2 hours 15 mins away (assuming no traffic or snow) and receives lots of flights.
Salzburg has daily flights with Ryanair from London Stansted. Also Flybe fly from Southampton & Exeter and Thomson fly from Bournemouth, Coventry, Doncaster, Gatwick or Manchester. Plus First Choice fly from Bristol, Glasgow, London Gatwick, Manchester and East Midlands during the winter only. There are also daily flights from London Gatwick to Salzburg with British Airways.
Innsbruck (under 2 hrs drive) has Easyjet flights from London Gatwick, Bristol,Liverpool or Manchester.
Ski Bus: Summer Activities: As well as every conceivable alpine activity, the large lake in Zell am See is used for ice skating and other adrenaline sports in both summer and winter.
The paragliding landing zone is in fields in front of the chalet and a small airport is located approximately 2 km away.
Other popular activities include biking, climbing, hiking, horse riding, racket sports and swimming and spa. The Hotel Select next door is usually happy to offer Kaprunblick guests the use of their pool and sauna for a small charge.
In the summer the Zell am See lake and water ways around come alive with all imaginable water activities including boat trips, sailing, windsurfing, rafting, swimming and fishing. Some of the activities available in the winter such as horse riding, climbing and hiking in the mountains, (real) mountain biking and other outdoor sports are very popular and the whole region is buzzing with people who enjoy the outdoors. A fantastic day out is a drive along the grossglockner pass.
Top Traveller Review
Trendy apartment with stunning view
About the Owner
Guestbook comments from the owner
eine sehr schöne Wohnung mit toller Aussicht. Mit der Anreise hat auch super geklappt! Und mit der Buchung ja auch. War schön dass wir Ihre Gäste sein konnten.
Guestbook comments from the owner
eine sehr schöne Wohnung mit toller Aussicht. Mit der Anreise hat auch super geklappt! Und mit der Buchung ja auch. War schön dass wir Ihre Gäste sein konnten.
37 Reviews
4.5/5 -
(37 traveller reviews)
Trendy apartment with stunning view
We had the pleasure to stay in this apartment during our skiing-week for the third time and did enjoy it again very much. It is spacious for 4 adults and two children, comfortable and nicely furnished. By car you can easily reach skiing-areas Kitzsteinhorn, Maiskogel and Schmittenhöhe within 10 minutes and Saalbach-Hinterglemm and Kitzbühel within 30 minutes - thus you have almost unlimited kilometers of slopes!
lovely appartment
lovely apartment with ample space for 6, nice and clean, lovely views, easy to find using sat nav, had a great time skiing
Beautiful apartment at a good location.
We had a great week. We went skiing with 4 adults and 2 children. It's a comfortable apartment. Everything uou need is around. The owners are kind and helpfull. I recommend this apartment when you want to go skiing in Kaprun or Zell am See.
Good location, lovely views
The apartment is in a great location between Kaprun and Zell Am See, a bit far to walk so a car is recommended. The views are stunning from the balcony. The apartment is well equipped although we were out and about most of the time as there's so many nice places to visit so we really only slept there.
The owner was very helpful and the booking was via email, the deposit was refunded without any problem.
Wonderful Christmas Break
Nice Appartement with great view on a hill. Not far away to Ski area and city.
Goed appartement, prima communicatie
Appartement is gelegen op enkele kilometers van de skigebieden in Kaprun en Zell am See.
Beide skigebieden zijn per auto en bus erg goed bereikbaar. Prima locatie.
Appartement in zit in een huis met enkele andere appartementen. Geen last gehad van de buren.
Het appartement bestaat uit één grote woonkamer met keukenblok en ruime eettafel.
Het keukenblok/aanrecht is aan de kleine kant.
Verder is alles aanwezig. De pannen zouden een keer vervangen kunnen worden.
Slaapkamers prima in orde.
Twee douches aanwezig, handig als 6 mensen willen/moeten douchen na het skiën.
Tijdens piekuren ('s ochtends en 's avonds een uur) werd het warme water niet aangevuld. Hierover waren we vooraf ingelicht.
Paar keer last van gehad met douchen, geen groot probleem.
Op vragen/e-mails werd snel gereageerd.
TL;DR: Goed appartement, prima prijs, prima contact met verhuurder en goede afhandeling voor en na de tijd. 8/10
Activity and Interests
The nearest and largest ski area is Schmittenhohe just above the town of Zell am See. The Areitbahn ski lift to the top of the mountain is 6 minutes away on the free ski bus. The bus stop is a 10 minute walk down the hill. The Maiskogel and Kitzsteinhorn ski areas are both above Kaprun. Maiskogel is the smallest of the three ski areas with lifts starting at the outskirts of Kaprun, 5 minutes away from the chalet on the free ski bus. The Kitzsteinhorn ski area is high at 3203m and includes a glacier, it's open 50 weeks a year and is a further 10 minutes up the valley on the free ski bus. There are extensive cross country routes (some of which are open 24 hours), fun parks and sledge runs, the closest and most extensive being the NagelKopfel in Piesendorf/Niedernsill.
The large lake in Zell am See is used for ice skating and other adrenaline sports in both summer and winter. Other popular activities include biking, climbing, hiking, horse riding, racket sports, swimming & spa.
Golf: The Zell am See Kaprun golf club with two 18 hole courses is about 1 km away towards Zell am See. There is also a smaller course a little further on. Throughout the region there are about a dozen other golf clubs and KaprunBlick is situated in the heart of the Europa sport region. For flawless greens, perfectly primed fairways, and an unparalleled lake ambiance: both of the 18-hole championship courses of the club will captivate you with their one-of-a-kind picturesque scenery. This blend of unspoiled nature and optimally constructed golf courses is appreciated by professional players and inexperienced beginners alike.
Ski: The nearest and largest ski area is Schmittenhohe above the town of Zell am See. The Areitbahn ski lift to the top of the mountain is 6 mins ride on the free ski bus.
The Maiskogel and Kitzsteinhorn ski areas are above Kaprun. Maiskogel is the smallest of the three ski areas; the lifts are at the outskirts of Kaprun, 5 mins ride away from the apartment on the free ski bus. The Kitzsteinhorn ski area is high at 3203m and includes a glacier; it's open 50 weeks a year and is a further 10 mins up the valley on the free ski bus. All the major lifts have free parking, ski hire and information by the base station. There are plenty of mountain restaurants and bars to enjoy après ski.
For those who like to explore different ski terrains there are 22 ski areas within driving distance. Both Saalbach and Kitzbühel ski areas are accessible within 20 mins drive.
The area also includes extensive cross country routes some of which are open 24 hrs, and fun parks and sledge runs.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
Summer 2017
15 Apr 2017 - 15 Sep 2017
5 night minimum stay
for 5 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add £5 per night, per additional guest
Autumn Deals
16 Sep 2017 - 15 Dec 2017
5 night minimum stay
for 5 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add £5 per night, per additional guest
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Additional pricing information
|Local Tourist Tax
|Refundable Damage Deposit
Prices are for the property per week in Euros. 20% deposit to confirm your booking. Balance 6 weeks prior to departure along with €200 refundable damage deposit. You should arrange your own cancellation and holiday insurance.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 12
- Available
- 12
- Unavailable
Property Type
- apartment
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- not suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
- mountain
- village
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- horse riding
- sight seeing
- walking
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- rafting
- roller blading
- sailing
- ski
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
- wind-surfing
Floor Area
- 80 m²
- Bathroom 1 - Bath with Shower
- Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
- There is a family bathroom with bath and shower plus a separate shower room with WC.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 1 - 2 Single Bed
- Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
- Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, bunk beds
- The apartment comprises of two good-sized twin bedrooms and one small internal room with bunk beds. It accommodates 6 people very comfortably.
- Balcony
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 6
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- The well equipped kitchen includes oven, hob, extractor, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kettle. Spacious open plan living area includes TV lounge and dining area. Satellite TV and DVD player, music system. Dining area contains large table with 6 seats. Patio door opens onto balcony with heater and fantastic view. Table and chairs on balcony. There is underfloor heating throughout the property. Care should be taken with small children as the balcony has a drop. Smoking and pets are not permitted inside the property.


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Feminism | Posted by Sharmee S on 04/13/2015
Why I Bought Skin Lightening Cream At 11 Years Old
I was 11 years old when I succumbed to buying my first tube of "fairness" cream. It was right after a popular boy teased me by calling out "Weh blackie" to me.
Before he teased me, I internalized most of my negative feelings about my dark skin. As a second generation Indian, I felt the influence of the inhumane Indian caste system which idolizes those with fairer skin. Lighter skinned individuals are considered superior within this system and those with darker skin are regarded as dirty, useless and — especially in the case of darker women — less desirable. This boy's remark, though, was the first time I felt so deeply humiliated. I felt hatred and disgust towards my skin.
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Holland Symfonia
The Holland Symfonia, now called Het Balletorkest, was a Dutch symphony orchestra, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The term "Symfonia" derives from an amalgam of the Dutch word symfonie and the Italian word sinfonia. The orchestra had administrative offices in both Haarlem and Amsterdam.
The Holland Symfonia was established on 1 January 2002 after a merger of the Dutch National Ballet Orchestra and the North Holland Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra primarily gave symphonic concerts at the Philharmonie Haarlem, and continued as the principal orchestra for Dutch National Ballet at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam. The orchestra also accompanied touring opera productions in various cities by the Nederlandse Reisopera. The orchestra numbered about 120 regular players, but due to major cuts in subsidies this number was reduced to 45 in 2013.[1]
In addition to its symphonic concerts in its home base city of Amsterdam, the orchestra performed in several other Dutch cities such as Alkmaar, Haarlem, Leiden, and Hoorn. It also collaborated in ballet/dance productions in many cities.
Roy Goodman was named the orchestra's first chief conductor in December 2003,[1] and held the post from 2004 to 2006. From 2007 to 2012 Otto Tausk was chief conductor of the orchestra. Since the 2006-2007 season, Boris Gruzin has been principal guest conductor.
In 2014 the orchestra was renamed Het Balletorkest, symbolizing its reduced tasks. It is now primarily the ballet orchestra for the Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Chief conductor is Matthew Rowe.
The orchestra has commercially recorded for the Cobra label, including the CD "Dutch Sessions".
Chief Conductors[edit]
- Roy Goodman (2004-2006)
- Otto Tausk (2007–2012)
- Matthew Rowe (2014-present)
- ^ a b "Holland Symfonia benoemt Goodman tot chefdirigent". De Volksrant. 2003-12-06. Retrieved 2011-02-13.


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WootAGuy wrote:This Woot is so bad I just had to post my first comment. Woot is becoming irrelavent. With the products I've seen for sale lately, I'm about to remove the Woot icon from my desktop and the Woot app from my smart phone. They're just not worth my time to check any more.
Wonder if you'd feel that way if it were a men's pro shaver that shaved your backside.
Girls like stuff, too!
lbcoop wrote:Why does Woot only offer a one year limited warranty and on Folica.com (featured on Woot) same item has a four year warranty? Of course it cost $130 on Folica.com
It seems to me that you answered your own question. Is circa $80 worth the extra three years' warranty?
ThunderThighs wrote:Sorry you feel that way. However, this item sold over 1000 units before noon the last time it was offered.
Previous Offer from December
My observation is that 'sadly' WOOT IS BECOMING ORDINARY..the dedicated fan base (which was responsible for a LOT of purchases and most importantly 'publicity'--word of mouth, etc) is eroding...and I am sorry to see that happen.
You can go here for a reasonable alternative.
My wife wants to know...
Do the plates swivel/rock or are they solidly locked in place?
Does the handle get too hot to handle?
This is an incredible product! Bought one on here before and I LOVE it!! Getting one for my daughter today. And yes, it does have a dial for temp setting
girlfriday98 wrote:There is a way to curl with a flat iron that I have heard lasts for days. There are videos on youtube, but I haven't tried it yet. Maybe I will after I buy this bad boy flat iron.
It works great. My hair doesn't hold a curl at all--well, it didn't until I tried this method. I couldn't believe how well it held up. It's a little tricky at first but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy.
rjkoch wrote:My wife wants to know...
Do the plates swivel/rock or are they solidly locked in place?
Does the handle get too hot to handle?
Plates are fixed - no swivel. Handle does not get too hot. She will love it.
I don't have this particular model, but I do have a Babyliss flat iron that I got Christmas about 7 years ago and still works great. Handle never gets hot at all, the plates are firmly in there, and I love that I can adjust the temp.
I have thick wavy, almost curly hair naturally and when used with the right shampoo (ironically Herbal Essences scrunch type) it takes me 15-20 minutes to do my whole head. If I had $45 I would be all over this.
I bought one when it was on home woot. I don't like it. The case is very thin, which you think is going to be nice, but I just ended up burning my fingers on the outside of it. I'm back to using my fhi.
Not a great deal, can purchase the exact same iron from Amazon for $5.00 less. When I got ready to check out on Woot using PayPal they added another $4+ for something called Woot Tax.
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Awww shucks, IFO. Couldn't help myself, now tomorrow, how 'bout a nice hair dryer? :D
I have a high quality straightener - but that storage/carryng case ... Now THAT's another story!
When I saw this text line in my email I imagined a golf club that would help my handycap... Boy was I surprised when I clicked on the link.
kmontrose wrote:I'm not so sure... the latest link you posted from Amazon is for model BABNTSL3072. The one Woot is offering is model BABNT3072, which is the same one you posted originally, offered on Amazon at $90 with a list price of $159 (for whatever that's worth). Not sure exactly what the "SL" adds (or detracts),but now I'm wondering which one we're really going to get...
Woot! Staff - can we get a clarification on this?
I'm not going to weigh in on the appropriateness of product for the woot site it's on - but Amazon beating the Woot price would be tragic.
The last time this was on woot I was super tempted to buy it. I loved the case and the price was much less than I paid for my chi. This is titanium instead of ceramic. I didnt know if the difference would be worth switching.
I talked it over with my friend and she asked me if there was anything wrong with my Chi. I told her no. Then why do you need to change she replied. Well if this one is better then maybe I dont know what Im missing out on.... We both read the discussion board and found the biggest comment was titanium doesnt pull your hair while straightening. Well I never noticed the ceramic iron pulling my hair. I just couldnt decide. Then it sold out so there was my decision.
Two weeks ago I decided I needed a new curling iron, mine was very old and dated. I found a great deal on a titanium curling iron. I was curious about it and thought NOW I can see what this titanium business is all about. Holy Cow the curling iron was so slick on my hair. It made styling very easy. My hair took the curl immediately. Problem is I immediately regretted not buying the titanium flat iron from woot. If the curling iron was that slick on my hair I know a flat iron with the same titanium would be amazing at straightening and would only need one pass to do the job.
This morning I woke up and here it is!! Sometimes we dont get a chance to make up for passing on an item but today I did.
Ill consider it good Karma for being sweet to the woot staff yesterday for their little audio line in mishap. While the Otter photo was fantastic and made me smile, this is so much better! Everyone makes mistakes, whether it be a wrong item discription or passing on an item and then regretting it, but the world is a better place when we are able to correct it. Today is a good day!
Oh and to Mr. where is my Sansa woot has changed, blah blah blah. Give it a rest. One guy will complain why dontt you post more Sansas, ipods and dysons. Come on Woot youve changed! But if they do the next guy will say all woot does is post the same ol stuff, Sansas, ipods and dysons. Woot is boring! Dude when items are posted at great prices, and things even sell out, this should clue you in...the world doesnt revolve around you. There are many others out there that need things you may not. So check your woot, if you dont like the item, just come back tomorrow. Patience is a virtue.
I bought this exact straightener a few months ago, and spent over $100. It is much better than the Chi straightener I had used for years prior. This one heats up fast and straightens my thick hair well. I highly recommend this product.
I am a professional hairdresser and use Babyliss flat irons and blow dryers exclusively. The flat irons usually cost around $130 professional price but my distributors run a special at least once a year where you get a blow dryer free (a $100 value) when you buy an iron. Still at $45 Woot's price is pretty damn good.
I bought a new straightening iron, but I live off the grid and it won't work with my modified sine wave inverter. I can only use it at work. Bah. I would like to get this, but there's no way I can tell ahead of time whether it will work at my house.
I have 2 different BaByliss PRO straighteners and I LOVE THEM BOTH, nothing has EVER made my hair so silky smooth and straightens as fast as them. why not make it 3!!
anyone else a little perplexed that Utah is a wooting hotspot for this? >=S
on one of mine the swivel, and on one they do not. but no, the handle does not get hot. this is a GREAT flat iron, at a GREAT price
What has two thumbs and just vindicated himself for his years of Wooting? This guy right here! Thanks, Woot! Now that I have replaced my beautiful bride's broken Chi with this, it's buy one Woot, get two FREE! Not that I'd expect you to give me two Woots free. I mean that I get the next two without condescending looks. You understand.
I got this when it was offered last time and I LOVE it. I get so many compliments on my hair now and it's so smooth and shiny. Well worth every penny.
I bought one at the last woot after my CHI had just pooped out (after 6 months), and this straightener is AMAZING! Way better than the chi. I love this straightener. Cuts my morning routine in half!
rickeysue wrote:I'm bald so I guess I shouldn't get this?
Ditto. But maybe it would work on my spine...
Picked one up for the wife and maybe Molly, our curly-haired mutt. She would look so much more sleek with straightened hair...Molly that is.
I've used Babyliss products, blow dryers, not the straightening Iron. I have a daughter who bought the iron at Marshalls, same place I got my blow dryer. Both work great, company is supposed to make professional items for salons.
I can only go by my dryer. It works very well, have it 4 years and it's working as well as the day it came out of the packing. Marshalls or TJ Maxx do carrying them priced well but YMMV.
nano titanium, is this an iIron?
lstaff wrote:My friend has this. She states "It heats up in less than five seconds and the ceramic plates straighten without static buildup. It gets your hair so straight it looks sleek. She spent a lot more money than this. She's used it for at least two years, and it works as well as the day she got it."
That's pretty amazing considering this is NOT a ceramic iron...but a titanium one...
I own a BaByliss straightener (bought for much more than this) and I LOVE it. It is so much better than the cheap ones.
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I will also ditto that!!
ThunderThighs, where is a list of how to create emoticons or is there one? Is there a woot url? Thanks so much for any info you can provide.
rolandclark wrote:Not a great deal, can purchase the exact same iron from Amazon for $5.00 less. When I got ready to check out on Woot using PayPal they added another $4+ for something called Woot Tax.
Cut and paste into browser
I never get Woot tax and just added 1 until the click the gold button and still no tax of any kind. It must be your state, blame them and you'll get the same tax from Amazon more than likely.
It was nice of you to copy and paste the url but do you know how to create a clickable link? We can teach you how, it's easier for others and takes an extra 30 seconds for you.
Robearlbms wrote:I can't imagine what that would look like"downstairs". It's kinda creepy.
Yeah, after reading the story line my reaction was "E-e-e-w! Who'd want to put that in their own hair now?"
But then I got to thinking... would it work just as well for armpit hair?
kittymac wrote:Last time it sold out before I decided what to do... now temptation rears its head again.... Woot why do you tempt me so...
Girl me too even though I already broke bown and bought a brand not as good as this since I was desperate
Got this last woot for the wife. The case is useless in my opinion. But she really liked the iron itself. She said it works better than the CHI brand one she has.
scary part of this deal "smart post". for the uninitiated, that means woot ships fedex or ups, to a hub(usually past your house 3 days, then the package is handed over to usps to crawl back home to you. entire process usually takes 7-10 days. it will infuriate you.Especially when you look at tracking info and the package went past your house once.
I think some of the men folk need to simmer down with the antiwoot whining.
In for one - my iron burnt out last week
Went in for one this morning. My old Conair cost the same to replace, so I think I'll up grade for the same price. I just hope the cord doesn't curl up like the Conair did.
Now to wait for hot bliss in my bathroom!
In for one. Let's see if this can tame my thick, wavy hair.
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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
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|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
It would not be a bad thing if Boston gets these guys in the first round. In what could have been a preview of a potential first round matchup between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night, the Celtics showed why they would be in favor of that matchup. The Celtics came away with the 99-82 victory after pulling away in the second half led by Rajon Rondo.
After being up by only four points at the half, Boston out-scored Philadelphia 45-32 in the second half to get it's 54th win of the season. The Celtics are now 54-23 on the year and are 31-8 at home. The 76ers fell to 40-38 on the year and 15-26 away, but the team's playoff spot is already secured.
Aside from the victory, Boston also got some more good news as Nenad Krstic was able to return from a knee injury suffered last week. Krstic had eight points (4-for-5 shooting) and six rebounds in 14 minutes of action. The Celtics are without Shaquille O'Neal for the time being so it was encouraging to have Krstic back in the lineup. It also doesn't hurt to have Jermaine O'Neal back as well. Head Coach Doc Rivers knew before the game that without Shaq he needs for Jermaine and Krstic to contribute in the frontcourt in order for the team to do well.
"We have to have one of the O'Neals," Rivers said. "And then Krstic has to be healthy. If we have that, we have size."
Shaq's calf strain could potentially keep him out for the rest of the regular season, but Rivers knows that it's also important for him to get some playing time before the playoffs start. If the Tuesday's contest is any indication on how the first round is going to go, then the Celts might be pretty well off, even if the team isn't fully healthy.
Rondo had another great game and really got the team involved. Since sitting out the game against Minnesota a little over a week ago, Rondo has had assists of 8, 14, 5, 14, and 13. The 13 assists came Tuesday night along with the 16 points on 6-for-14 shooting and four rebounds. When Rondo is sharing the ball and really controlling the tempo of the game is when the C's are most dominant, and that was shown yet again against the 76ers. In the three games that Rondo has had 13 assists or more the team has won the game. Boston lost the other two games when he only had eight and five assists.
Also having a good game was Paul Pierce with 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting while adding seven boards and four assists. Kevin Garnett only played 21 minutes but had 14 points off 6-for-10 shooting and three rebounds. Ray Allen quietly chipped in 13 points in 35 minutes.
Evan Turner had the big night for the 76ers, and it came from off the bench. He was able to score 21 points off 9-for-14 shooting while adding five assists and three rebounds in 33 minutes. Turner has struggled in his rookie season to earn minutes after he had a hard time finding his shot in the beginning of the year but seemed to have felt comfortable shooting in Tuesday's contest. The last time Turner scored in double figures was on March 12th against the Milwaukee Bucks (10 points).
Passing the ball! The Celtics had 29 assists to the 76ers' 17, and that made all the difference. That all started with Rondo and it really translated in good team basketball. Since the C's passed the ball so well, each player was able to get the easy shot and that is why as a team Boston shot 52.6%. Philadelphia shot 39.3%.
Allowing offensive rebounds. The Celtics didn't do much wrong in this game but the team did allow 14 offensive boards while collecting only nine themselves. Also, turning over the ball 15 times in a game isn't bad but it's not good either. In comparison, Philly only turned it over 11 times. Excluding J. O'Neal, the Celtics' starters turned it over 12 times between the four of them. O'Neal didn't have any turnovers in his 12 minutes.
Boston will have a tough test awaiting, as the Celtics will head to Chicago to take on the Eastern Conference-leading Bulls on Thursday night. The C's are 2-1 against the Bulls this season, but those two wins both came while at home. The two teams last met on January 8, when MVP-Candidate Derrick Rose dropped 36 points on the Celtics for an 11-point victory for Chicago. Rose isn't slowing down, as he is averaging 25.1 points per game for the year to go along with 7.9 assists. The Bulls are also healthy for what seems like the first time all season, so it's going to be a tough test for the Celtics. Boston is currently three games behind Chicago for best record in the East.
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The answer is a definitive YES!
During the past 4 weeks we tested this hypothesis as follows:
MacGyvrBot, a Personal Manufacturing Robot (also known as a table-top 3D-Printer) and Skip Meetze (both affiliated with INTERLOCK) volunteered to be part of the team teaching 4th, 5th and 6th Graders at School No. 52 in the Rochester City School District. The 4 weeks of Tech Camp ran 3 mornings per week. Michael Slade (another volunteer) and Susan Reuter (the teacher) rounded out the instructional team, and 20 students developed their skills at rapid prototyping while having fun learning some principles of physics.
The students each constructed an America's Cup Toy Boat Kit (an STL file for the design can be downloaded at America's Cup Toy Boat Kit by MacGyvrBot - Thingiverse) with soda straws and parts made on a Printrbot LC (Printrbot LC (v2) | printrbot). Then they conducted a "shoebox regatta" where the sailboats were each sailed in a plastic shoebox half full of water. The boats successfully (1) sailed on a reach (with wind from the side) (2) from one end of the box to the other, (3) without touching the side of the box, and (4) under the power of a student gently blowing through a straw from the side of the box. This activity taught the students the basic principles of sailing while they developed confidence in their new skills of measuring materials (the straws) and assembling rapid prototypes (the boats) as MacGyvrBot chugged out the plastic parts right before their eyes.
Subsequently the students learned some basic skills in CAD using Tinkercad (Tinkercad - Mind to design in minutes) and Sketchup (SketchUp | 3D for Everyone).
At the end of the camp, students evaluated their experience by **(anonymously) rating some of the lessons presented.**
The Students' ratings clearly show that using the 3D Printer and CAD are at the top of the list of things they would like to do again.
A warning about Tinkercad:
There were special work-around requirements that we encountered for safely using the current version of Tinkercad with young students, and they will be further discussed in a later posting. Tinkercad is resident on the internet cloud and not on the local computer, so continuous adult supervision is required (with an adult logged into the website) for Tinkercad to be safely used by kids (else the child's access to sharing on the internet will be unsupervised). Autodesk, the new owner of Tinkercad, is working on eliminating this requirement.
Parents and teachers, stay tuned…
More about what we learned from participating in the Tech Camp will be discussed in later postings. One of the neat things about rapid-prototyping in the classroom is the ease with which teachers, parents and designers can share their designs and ideas with each other.


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Wise giving after a weather emergency
The recent outbreak of tornadoes and other violent weather that took lives and pulverized homes and businesses from the Midwest to the Deep South is a sad reminder that extreme weather can occur with little warning.
As we know, when a disaster strikes, bogus charities aren't far behind. The FTC urges you to be on guard against scam artists who try to take advantage of someone else's tragedy.
If you're donating money to a charity, here's how to make sure your dollars go to the causes you support.
- Donate to charities you know and trust. Find a charity with a track record of dealing with natural disasters. Be alert for charities that seem to have sprung up overnight in connection with current events. Check out the charity with the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, or GuideStar.
- Designate the disaster. Charities may give the option to designate your giving to a specific disaster. That way, you can ensure your funds are going to disaster relief, rather than a general fund.
- Ask if a caller is a paid fundraiser, who they work for, and what percentage of your donation goes to the charity and to the fundraiser. If you don't get a clear answer — or if you don't like the answer you get — consider donating to a different organization.
- Don't give out personal or financial information — including your credit card or bank account number — unless you know the charity is reputable.
- Never send cash: you can't be sure the organization will receive your donation, and you won't have a record for tax purposes.
- Find out if the charity or fundraiser must be registered in your state by contacting the National Association of State Charity Officials.
For more on the questions to ask and for a list of groups that can help you research a charity, go to Charity Scams.
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When done well, social media is a powerful extension of your overall marketing strategy. When done poorly or ignored, social media is a hazard that can damage your organization permanently. There's often the perception that engagement on social media happens easily (and cheaply!) for businesses because we all know what social networks are. We use them in our personal lives, so there's an assumption that posting family photos and updating our statuses on Facebook easily translates to being social media experts for our businesses.
Social media also seems to get the short end of the stick when it comes to marketing budgets, because writing in 140-character spurts and sharing information on Facebook seems simple. But it's not. The quality difference between hiring your golf buddy's kid for $50/week to post for your business and hiring an actual agency or in-house social person is significant — and it's very obvious to your potential customers when you cheap out on social.
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New Zealand is taking their role as Middle Earth quite seriously: they are advertising The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in an overzealous fashion. I love it.
The latest advertisement to join their existing campaign – which includes stamps and coins featuring characters from The Hobbit, an in-flight safety video and a giant Gollum greeting visitors at the airport – is wrapping Air New Zealand planes with all the dwarfs.
All of these ads undoubtedly have ties to cash money, but I also think the country is proud to be host to the films. The movies of the Lord of the Rings trilogy were blockbusters, and The Hobbit is likely to deliver a repeat performance. No other place will ever be Middle Earth as much as New Zealand and even if they get weary of it from time to time, it's got to be good for tourism and business.


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Each day we offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
UK, Guardian: "Cheney: Don't Repeat Palin Mistake"
Definitely, make the Cheney mistake.
USA, Newsday: "Check Resume For Lost Swimmer"
I assume there are now job applicants for swimming.
USA, aol: "Man Arrested For Gun In Theater"
Another example of the Obama Socialist effort to take away our guns!
USA, NY Post: "Bloomberg Announces New Breast Feeding Initiative"
He, personally, will breast feed New York babies!
Turkey, Hurriyet: "Pig's Head Dumped At Mosque"
Another attempt to bring home the bacon?
Sweden, Local: "Heir Gets Suspended Sentence"
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Some readers may have sympathy with Baroness Scotland, who has denied knowing that she was employing an illegal immigrant as her housekeeper for several months. The UK Border Agency has confirmed it is to investigate the situation – which was revealed in this morning's Daily Mail. Read more
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Cup-A-Cake Cupcake Container
It's always a hassle carrying around cupcakes to work or to give to your friends without smearing the frosting all over the place. This cupcake container keeps it clean and neat!
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Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett's "Lady and the Tramp" Duet
Posted Friday September 16, 2011 8:35 AM GMT
She's always up for a cool collaboration, so when Lady Gaga got a call to work with Tony Bennett, she was thrilled at the invitation.
The "Born This Way" babe and the classic crooner recorded their own version of the 1937 show tune "The Lady is a Tramp" by Rodger and Hart.
Of the experience, Tony told press, "She was so warm and friendly and sweet. I said, 'I'd love to make a recording with you.' And she said, 'Anything you want, I'll do it.'"
Bennett added, "I was thrilled by her reaction, because she's in such great demand, so I didn't know what her response would be... Some people are on tour or can't make the date, so you never know."
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Taking her little boy out for some one-on-one time without the baby, Kourtney Kardashian and Mason Disick saw "Monsters Inc." in 3D at the Edwards Cinema in the Calabasas Commons on Friday (December 28).
The eldest Kardashian sister looked cute in a black and white top, leather jacket, and knee-high leather boots as she held her adorable 3-year-old son's hand who clutched his Grinch stuffed toy.
It was a good year for the Kardashian clan and Kylie and Kendall Jenner's lavish Christmas gifts seem to show just how good it was for the reality TV family.
The 15-year-old shared her haul on Twitter posting photos of her Céline handbags, which retail upwards of $3,000, with the caption, "So Mean Céline." Meanwhile, her 17-year-old sister was given a chance to strut in style in new $1,200 "Fifi" spiked patent leather Christian Louboutins from older half-sister Khloe Kardashian.
Returning home for the holidays, Kourtney Kardashian and family spent a fun-filled day at The Commons at Calabasas on Saturday (December 22).
The eldest Kardashian sister looked lovely in all black as she pushed baby Penelope in the stroller while Scott Disick and 3-year-old Mason Disick walked along beside.
Getting into the holiday spirit, Kim Kardashian posted a picture of her family's annual Christmas card on Monday (December 17).
The photo features the members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan all decked out in white while being surrounded by falling confetti.
Making their west coast return, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian showed up at LAX International Airport in Los Angeles yesterday (December 16).
The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" cuties were joined by Scott, Penelope, and Mason Disick as they strolled through the terminal to find fans and paparazzi eagerly waiting.
Headed out for an evening of fun to celebrate their son's third birthday, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick arrived at Serendipity's in Miami on Friday night (December 14).
The 33 year-old mom of two toted in her adorable new daughter, Penelope, while sister Khloe followed closely behind with the fashionable birthday boy in tow.
Celebrating their son Mason's 3rd birthday, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick headed out to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum today (December 14).
The E! reality television stars hopped on a train ride and looked to be having a marvelous time together as a family at the Miami, Florida theme park.
Enjoying some fun in the sun, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian hit the beach with Kourtney's son, Mason, on Sunday (December 2) in Miami.
Dressed in star-flecked cropped jeans and a grey-and-tan baseball shirt, Khloe helped her young nephew gather a pail of sand to make a castle.
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The Foundation's Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program was designed to provide four-year postdoctoral research awards offered to historically disadvantaged physicians who are committed to developing careers in academic medicine, to improving the health of underserved populations, and to furthering the understanding and elimination of health disparities.Sharon A. Austin, M.D., began her fellowship at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in January 1993 and demonstrated satisfactory progress in her investigation of studies of the alternative splice variant of the human insulin receptor gene. This grant was renewed at the same institution. Dr. Austin is now transferring her grant to the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine, to investigate major histocompatibility complex genes and aging under the mentorship of Roy L. Walford, M.D.
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This sports medicine course is offered to both licensed acupuncturists and acupuncture students to build a stronger foundation of anatomy, kinesiology, assessment and treatment protocols. Sports Medicine Acupuncture incorporates principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Sports Medicine to view the patient's injury from a truly integrated perspective. The TCM practitioner will learn how to assess crossed syndromes through postural alignment, manual and muscle length testing techniques, to treat particular channel correspondences that contribute to crossed syndrome postures, diagnose and treat some common musculoskeletal injuries that are associated with these postural distortions such as thoracic outlet syndrome and low back pain.
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OFT fines Leicester-based estate agent almost twelve thousand pounds
The OFT has fined Leicester-based IPS Estate Agents Limited £11,844 for failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
IPS failed to comply with a number of requirements under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, including those relating to:
- verifying the identity of customers
- keeping appropriate records
- ensuring that relevant staff are aware of the law relating to money laundering and terrorist financing
- establishing and maintaining appropriate, risk-sensitive policies and procedures.
The failures relate to the period between March 2010 and October 2011. The OFT visited IPS premises to check compliance with the Regulations in June 2011 and again in October 2011.
Kate Pitt, OFT Deputy Director of Anti Money Laundering, said:
"This fine sends out a message to all estate agents that they need to have appropriate measures in place to prevent their business from being used for money laundering or terrorist financing purposes."
The OFT has a role under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 to supervise the anti-money laundering controls of estate agents and consumer credit financial institutions (CCFIs). The Regulations seek to reduce businesses' vulnerability to being used for money laundering or terrorist financing by, for example, having to apply risk-sensitive policies and procedures on the verification of customer identity, record keeping, training staff and reporting suspicious activity to the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
The OFT's decisions to impose fines may be appealed to the First-tier Tribunal (Consumer Credit) within 28 days of the decision being sent.
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Estate Agents Act 1979 (this includes property finders and property auctioneers) as well as those involved in buying or selling overseas property.
Money laundering is the process by which criminally obtained money or other assets (criminal property) are exchanged for money or assets with no obvious link to their criminal origins. It also covers money, however come by, which is used to fund terrorism.
The Home Office estimates that serious organised crime in the UK generates proceeds of approximately £20 billion a year. Purchasing property in the UK and overseas continues to be a common method used by serious organised criminals to launder the proceeds of criminal activity. The advantage of doing so is that large amounts of criminal funds can be 'cleaned' in a single transaction.
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Police Blotter Week of 6-18-12
Outsmarted by the register
An unknown suspect broke into a store on the 8900 block of 14th Ave S.W. around 4:30 a.m. on June 11. Surveillance footage reviewed by the business owner the next morning revealed the suspect breaking out a panel of glass on the door to gain access. Once inside he pulled his hood off to reveal his face and started fidgeting with the cash register, trying to get it opened. After repeated failed attempts, the suspect grabbed six packs of "Red Cap" tobacco, five disposable e-cigarettes, and fled. Police were working with the owner to obtain a copy of the surveillance footage for their followup investigation.
A robbery ... maybe
A woman flagged down a police officer on the 8300 block of 10th Ave S. in South Park on June 11 to report she was robbed the day before. She said she was punched several times by the aggressor and had her keys stolen from her pocket. She said she tried to call 911, but no one answered. The alleged victim said her aggressor was a known prostitute in the area, and went on to demand police file a report against the attacker because she (referring to herself) is a "Stabber." When asked to elaborate, the woman said she had been arrested in the past for stabbing someone and "patted on her chest as if she had a knife on her chest." Police said the woman had no visible injuries from the alleged robbery, so she told them she was going to the hospital herself.
That was not the police
In the early afternoon of June 12 a woman living on Olson Pl S.W. was relaxing on her bed when she heard a male voice boom from the door, "Police!" She heard her front door being kicked down and moments later the door to her bedroom blasted open. A suspect she described as an East African appearing male in his late 20s, tall, slender wearing a black and white polka dot hoodie began yelling at her, but, since she only spoke Spanish, she could not understand him. She said the lack of communication seemed to "alarm" the suspect, so he turned around and ran out of the house. The victim's son was also home and followed the suspect out the door. In their driveway he saw witness #2, an East African appearing male in his late 20s, short in stature with a green and black checkered sweater. Both men took off running.
Botched burglary followed by gunshots
Police responded to a call of "shots fired" on the evening of June 12 on the 8100 block of 9th Ave S.W. They contacted a resident who said he was sleeping alone in his home when he heard a noise at his front door and a loud crash as his back door was kicked down. The man went to investigate and saw four teenagers running from behind his house. He yelled at them, and said one of the males turned around and pointed his arm at the victim. He couldn't see a gun, but saw two to three flashes and heard gunshots. The suspects were not apprehended, but two shell casings were recovered from the scene and placed into evidence. The victim was not injured.
Antique bike theft
On June 6 a man called police to report a "transient type" white male had just stolen his classic World War II bicycle with brown and red saddlebags from the shared garage of his Alki Ave. apartment complex on the 2100 block. Police were unable to track the suspect down at the time, so keep an eye out for the unique bicycle.
Robberies by block: 9200 15th Ave SW, 9200 29th Ave SW
Burglaries by block: 3100 SW Roxbury St, 9000 35th Ave SW, 9000 9th Ave SW, 8400 18th Ave SW, 9200 Olson Pl SW, 2900 SW Cambridge St, 7500 11th Ave SW, 6600 Beveridge Pl SW, 6300 38th Ave SW, 4000 SW 106th St
Car prowls by block: 9000 13th Ave SW, 4200 SW Morgan St, 6000 16th Ave SW, 8000 Fauntleroy Way SW, 9000 35th Ave SW, 8800 8th Ave SW
Vehicle thefts by block: 7500 30th Ave SW, 8600 25th Ave SW, 10400 2nd Ave SW, 2200 Bonair Pl SW, 6300 42nd Ave SW, 3000 Harbor Ave SW, 7700 Delridge Way SW
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Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a type of depression that occurs in countries that are far away from the equator during the winter months.
SAD is sometimes called winter depression. As the mornings start later and evenings begin earlier when winter approaches, there is less total sunlight each day.
Experts say SAD is most likely caused only by lack of sunlight and not cold temperatures. Depressive symptoms usually build up slowly as days start getting shorter, and gradually subside in early spring, as the amount of environmental sunlight each day rises.
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You will also see introductions at the end of some sections to any recent developments that have been covered by MNT's news stories. Also look out for links to information about related conditions.
Fast facts on seasonal affective disorder
Here are some key points about SAD. More detail and supporting information are in the main article.
- SAD did not receive a clinical name until the early 1980s.
- The symptoms of SAD are similar to those of depression.
- Common symptoms include low mood, lethargy and social withdrawal.
- Females are more likely to experience SAD than males.
- People with close relatives who have had SAD are also more likely to develop the condition.
- SAD is diagnosed through consultation with a doctor.
- Raising exposure to sunlight may alleviate the symptoms of SAD.
- Antidepressant medication and psychotherapy can also help treat the condition.
What is SAD?
SAD was first mentioned, in any literature we have access to today, in 1845. However, the condition did not have a clinical name until the early 1980s.
We know that seasonal variations in sunlight intensity can have an impact on what animals do, from hibernating, reproducing and seeking out a mate. These seasonal changes in sunlight affect our circadian rhythms (biological internal clocks).
SAD is thought to affect about 7% of people in the UK, and is more common among young adults. It is more common in females than males. Approximately 8.9% of people in Alaska are believed to be affected by SAD, and 24.9% with subsyndromal SAD.
According to the British National Health Service (NHS), some people may have SAD during the summer, but this is very rare.
Symptoms of SAD
The symptoms of SAD are similar to those of depression and typically recur at the same time each year.
A symptom is something the patient experiences and describes, such as a headache, while a sign is something other people, such as doctors and nurses, may detect, such as a rash or inflammation.
The signs and symptoms of SAD are similar to those of depression, but they typically come on as winter approaches, and gradually go away during springtime.
In the majority of cases, symptoms come back each year, at around the same time. Symptoms are usually mild as autumn advances, and gradually worsen as the amount of daylight goes down. SAD severity, characteristics and patterns can vary considerably from person-to-person.
About four-fifths of SAD patients develop unipolar depression, while the rest have bipolar. Unipolar means there are persistent depressive symptoms, while bipolar involves swinging from high (manic) to very low (depressive) periods.
The signs and symptoms related to SAD include:
- Anxiety
- Feeling guilty and worthless
- Feeling stressed
- Indecision
- Irritability
- Low moods and despair
- Reduced libido
- Crying
- Lethargy and fatigue
- Increased appetite
- Social withdrawal
- Difficulty concentrating
- Weight gain.
The signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder are covered in our article, Seasonal affective disorder: could you spot the signs?
Who has a higher risk of developing SAD?
Sex: females are more likely to suffer from SAD than males. However, males tend to have more severe symptoms
Geography: the further you live from the equator, the higher are your chances of developing SAD. Put simply, those who live in places where days are considerably shorter in winter have a higher risk of developing SAD
Genetics: if you have a close relative who has or had SAD, your risk of having it yourself is greater
Having, or having had depression: patients with a history of depression or bipolar depression are more likely to suffer from SAD, that those with no such history.
Causes of SAD
Experts are still not sure what the exact causes of SAD are. However, studies have pointed to the following:
- Circadian rhythm - our body clock. Each of us has an internal body clock which tells us when to be awake and asleep. Less sunlight in the winter is thought to disrupt our circadian rhythm, which most likely results in depressive symptoms
- Melatonin levels - melatonin is a hormone which influences our sleep patterns and mood. Experts believe that reduced exposure to sunlight (shorter days) disrupts our melatonin balance. SAD patients produce higher amounts of serotonin during the winter months
- The hypothalamus - it is believed that sunlight stimulates the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that controls sleep, mood and appetite - three things that have an impact on our moods. Apart from disrupting melatonin levels, lack of sunlight may also affect the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) that affects mood. People with SAD during the winter months are said to have lower serotonin levels.
Recent developments on seasonal affective disorder (SAD) causes from MNT news
Seasonal depression 'caused by increased levels of serotonin transporter protein'
Researchers have hypothesized that reduced exposure to light can cause imbalances of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, which affect mood. A University of Copenhagen research team builds on this theory and claims they have confirmed the biochemical cause of SAD.
Researchers link vitamin D deficiency to seasonal affective disorder
A new study led by researchers from the University of Georgia associates low vitamin D levels with greater risk of seasonal affective disorder. The research team publish their findings in the journal Medical Hypotheses.
Seasonal affective disorder: first human gene mutation discovered
Seasonal affective disorder is believed to be triggered by seasonal changes in daylight, with the condition most prevalent during winter months. But what makes certain people more susceptible to such changes? Researchers say they have uncovered a gene mutation that could be responsible.
On the next page, we look at the diagnosis of SAD and the available treatment options for the condition.


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|Beautiful Display of Pakistani Cuisine at Triology
Trilogy - Great Pakistani and Western Cuisine
Words by Sungeeta Singh
Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall)
If you enjoy flavoursome, mouth-filling cuisine inspired by grandma's best Pakistani recipes, and some comforting Western meals, you are in for a treat at Trilogy! An inviting, family run restaurant, bar and hostel combine to create a trio of services. Food and beverage can be enjoyed in a comfortable indoor air-conditioned environment or outside in a casual al fresco setting. Sports lovers can have a game of pool or darts, or watch a match on the big screen in the upstairs bar, and backpackers will be very pleased with the inexpensive beds found in the accommodations next door. Located on Jalan Raja Abdullah, it's an easy two minute walk from Dang Wangi LRT station and also benefits from easy parking with numerous lots across the street and around the block.
|Trilogy - Hostel, Restaurant and Bar
|Trilogy Bar Area
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Owners, Sunitha and Puran are inviting, hospitable hosts who enjoy crafting their extensive menu of authentic Pakistani and Western food. It is not often that one can be equally wowed by both cuisines. The Pakistani chef has over 20 years experience, and the management's many years of living abroad ensure a refined sense for international flavours. Sunitha's own passion for good quality food allows her to work closely with the chef and to include her own secret family recipes into the menu. While Trilogy is the only Pakistani restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that serves alcoholic drinks, all meats are halal and no pork is served so the kitchen is friendly to many dietary preferences.
Happy Hours at Trilogy must be the longest running in the city. Starting when the restaurant opens at 12 noon and continuing through to 9pm, guests receive 30% off both beer and cocktails. Even better news is that if you arrive before 9pm you are entitled to the discounted prices all night long! Spirits and beer are the focus of the drinks selection, with Australian Alice White Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay as affordable house wines. Wine lovers need not be disappointed however with the compact selection as there is currently no corkage charge if you'd like to bring your own. Both the red and white wines proved smooth easy drinking, and a refreshing Mojito was well executed with loads of mint leaves and only a mild sweetness.
|Very Happy Happy Hours
There are a number of non-alcoholic refreshments. Of note are sweet and savoury Lassi, and a local brand of iced drinks by Gems. Bottled iced latte, double chocolate mocha, green tea latte and iced peach tea (RM10) make rich delicious treats. But, the true drawcard at Trilogy is its menu of flavoursome dishes.
|Brewed Coffee
We began our culinary journey at Trilogy with a BBQ Platter (RM30++), showcasing open fire grilled meats as one of their specialities. Meat is marinated in exotic spices and yoghurt, and then cooked over hot charcoal. Chicken Tikka, Mutton Kebabs and Chicken Malai Boti were all very tender with a subtle smokiness infused throughout. The accompanying tamarind and yogurt sauces were equally delectable and made perfect accompaniments.
|Barbecue Platter
When ordering, you can mix-and-match the meats to cater to individual taste. You can ask for boneless or bone-in meats and the amount of spice can be adjusted too. Lamb and beef are imported from Australia. A glass of cold beer is a perfect match with this amazing platter!
Fish Tikka (RM14++) was tender, succulent pieces of John Dory, marinated in spices and yogurt and gently cooked on hot coals. Dipped in yogurt and mint sauce, it just melted in our mouths in a surge of flavours!
|Fish Tikka
Mutton Dagar Kebabs (RM5.00++) was another unassuming dish that just screams flavour and tenderness. Finely ground spiced mince is shaped on a skewer and held by fine thread. The great blend of spices, with good quality mutton gives this dish it's unique flavouring. We will go back for more!
|Mutton Dagar Kebab
We tasted the Coconut Fish Curry (RM16++) and a Fish Hara Masala (RM17++). While both dishes had wonderful flavours, the Coconut Fish curry is a less spicy option. Fish Hara Masala is an infusion of spices, tomatoes and tender pieces of fish. We enjoyed the heat and appreciated that it was not overly done, enabling us to appreciate the many flavours in this dish. Rice or naan are perfect accompaniments with these curries.
|Coconut Fish Curry
Kadai Chicken (RM14.80++) was delicious pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. Again, the blend of spices, onions and tomatoes make this a great curry. The flavour of this recipe sets it apart from traditional chicken curries we've tried in Kuala Lumpur. Chicken Kada Masala (RM16++) was a dish of tender pieces of boneless chicken, cooked with whole spices, onions, green peppers and tomatoes that left us wanting more! The spices are more subtle, and it's great with warm naan.
|Chicken Kada Masala
The Naan (RM4 - 6++) at Trilogy is a bit different from the regular type offered in other North Indian restaurants around the city. Its elongated oval shape is toasted until it just begins to take on a golden glow. Cooked in the tandoor oven and not too greasy, it's topped with sesame seeds before serving.
|Khandari Naan
Biryani (RM14.90 -16.90++) is a unique rice dish that can have a mutton or chicken base. The meat is marinated in spices, saffron and yogurt for a few hours. Then it is layered with soaked rice and cooked over low heat until the flavour of the meat and spices infuse the rice. The result is tender meat and flavoursome rice mixed together. The accompanying curry sauce and raita (fresh cucumber, tomatoes, onion and yogurt) greatly enhance the dish.
|Mutton Biryani
Vegetarian Meals
Trilogy offers an extensive range of Pakistani and western vegetarian food. We tasted a few that we were very impressed with.
Okra and Eggplant Curry (RM14++) was our favourite! Besides being an unusual combination of vegetables, the delicate blend of spices made it a curry we wanted more of. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and garnished with fresh coriander. Delectable!
|Bendhi Bengan Shabji
Palak Paneer (RM15.00++) is a dish that can be ordered again and again. Generous pieces of paneer are sauteed and seeped in a thick, rich sauce of spinach and spices. Again, Trilogy showcased their uniqueness as they make their own paneer with fresh buffalo milk. Although this dish is seen often on menus in Indian restaurants, this is a vegetarian's delight!
|Palak Paneer
Tadka Dal (RM9.00++) is a delicious accompaniment with almost any dish, or also enjoyed by itself! Lentils are simmered with spices until soft and creamy, giving it a unique flavour. This has to be one of the best comfort foods of the east!
|Tadka Dal
Western Dishes
The menu offers great choice for diners who may want a combination of spicy and western food! The Farmhouse Pizza (RM19.90++) has a thin crust, topped generously with mushroom, turkey ham, onion and mozzarella. Apparently this one often gets repeat orders.
|Farmhouse Pizza
Mushroom Bruschetta (RM15.00++) is an ideal starter, light meal or appetizer with drinks. Lightly toasted bread, sauteed mushrooms and grilled cheese blend to give a satisfying mouthful.
|Mushroom Bruschetta
The Cafe de Swiss (RM48.00++) consists of succulent slices of Australian tenderloin, creamy mash, garlic broccoli (or other seasonal fresh vegetables), served with a delectable sauce that includes 13 herbs. This sauce was created over 20 years ago by Sunitha's grandmother and the recipe remains a family secret! The dish is a very generous portion and can easily be shared.
|Cafe de Swiss with Australian Tenderloin
Kesar Kulfi (RM9.00++) is a saffron infused Indian ice-cream, made on-site and presented in beautiful, miniature clay pots! A spoonful of kulfi in the mouth is an indulgence of cream, saffron and sliced almonds. Just delicious!
|Kesar Kulfi
Gajar Ka Halwa (RM9.00++) is a dessert made with grated carrots cooked for hours in milk and butter, flavoured with cardamom and garnished with sliced almonds - that says it all! Authentic and decadent!
|Gajar Ka Halwa
The taste and flavours of the Pakistani food are the closest you will get to home cooked cuisine! I was amazed that each dish had distinctly different flavours - something that's easy to overlook when preparing for a crowd.
Reasons to visit: Barbecue Platter, Dagar Mutton Kebabs, Fish Tikka, Okra and Eggplant Curry, Cafe de Swiss, Kesar Kulfi, and the longest Happy Hour in town!
Trilogy - Hostel, Restaurant and Bar
50 Jalan Raja Abdullah
Kampung Baru
Kuala Lumpur
+60-3-2602 3411
+60-12-277 7677