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I had a previous contracture in both breasts about 10 years ago. Implants were placed under the muscle. They were removed a year later and did not replace them. I've seen 2 surgeons. One recommended fat grafting the other recommended placing a silicone implant over the muscle. Worried that the grafting will give uneven results. Also concerned about the higher possibility of contracture in over the muscle placement. Both doctors felt these possibilites were the best answer. Thanks!
Previous Capsular Contracture from Under the Muscle. Should I Go over the Muscle or Do Fat Grafting?
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I think your breast gland tissue has descended below the ideal position, more notably on the left than on the right. This gives the illusion that your nipples are too high, which they are in comparison to your fold under the breast, even if they are not too high with respect to your collarbones.
I think you would be well served by revising the lift component of your result by tightening the skin, reducing the excess on the lower pole of the breast, and, if necessary, lifting your nipple into a better position, followed by new implants in what is called a "neo-subpectoral" pocket. This means that the old capsule of your implant pocket would be separated from your muscle and sewn down and the new pocket made under your muscle from scratch. Sometimes this is supplemented by the use of acellular dermal matrix (like Strattice or other similar products) to support the lower pole and prevent the new implant from descending.
Fix the stretch deformity first
Your photo appears to demonstrate a "stretch deformity", i.e. increased distance between nipple and inframammary fold, especially on the left side. In addition, the axis of your nipples are laterally (outwardly)displaced. Like the other consultants, I think you would benefit from a breast lift (either primary or revisional) to tighten the skin brassiere first but also potentially improving both the lie of the nipples as well as the positioning of your native breast tissue. By staging this procedure, first, you may be able to assess whether this is sufficient to satisfy your aesthetic objectives.
Once the skin brassiere is optimized and you desire further volume, I would second Dr. Baxter's suggestion of a dual plane silicone gel implant with either Strattice or Alloderm. You'd get the dual benefits of implant stabilization as well as a protection against capsular contracture. Experience with structural fat grafting to cosmetic breast patients isn't as established as for breast cancer cases but the fact remains that the patient must have an adequate quantity of fat to harvest. I'm not sure that your body habitus would support this need. Good luck.
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I am not sure of your question. Fat grafting can help to increase volume or camouflage some irregularities. If you want to revise the lift, that can be done as well.
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Previous Capsular Contracture from Under the Muscle. Should I Go over the Muscle or Do Fat Grafting?
If you are happy with the volume of your existing breast tissue, I would recommend that you have a revision mastopexy where your own breast tissue can be moved to a higher position to give you the upper pole fullness you need, as well as decrease the distance from the nipple to the infra-mammary fold. If you want fuller breasts, you will still have risks of capsular contracture, as that is the nature of implants; you can consider fat transfer, however from your photo, you appear thin, so this would only work if you have the fat to transfer! Good luck.
Fat grafting and breast lift will work
You have mild Pseudo ptosis and also loss volume in upper pole of the breast, The combination of the fat grafting and mastopexy will give the best result. Please make sure that your plastic surgeon is qualified to do the large volume fat grafting . You will need about 300 cc of fat grafting each breast.
You have significant bottoming out of your breast tissue, to improve your breast you need a breast lift with or with out implant
Your breasts in the photos show a high ridding nipple areolar complex in relationship to your breast mound. Most of your breast tissue seems to have migrated below your nipple or as Dr. Baker has questioned, you have had a mastopexy, breast lift, with your nipple being placed too high. Fat grafting is a great new technique to enlarge your breasts but will not correct the position of your nipple. From what I see in your photos, you would be best served with a breast lift to reduce the breast fullness below your nipple, not to elevate your nipple and a breast enlargement with a textured silicone gel implant under your breast. If you are willing to under multiple procedures than may be you could be enlarged with fat grafting which precludes the need for an implant.
Prior Capsular Contracture
New implants will again be at significant risk for contractures, but one never knows.
If you choose to have implants again, I would place them below the pectoral muscle.
The picture suggests that you may have had a breast lift. Without or with an implant, your shape could be improved with further skin tightenting, i.e. a secondary breast lift, or a primary lift (if you never had one), esp. on your left side. You might try this first before taking another chance with implants.
New implants after previous contracture
Without seeing you personally, no one can make a definitive recommendation, but I do have another option that would be worth considering: go under the muscle and use Strattice grafts for an internal bra. My expreience is that Strattice is very effective at preventing capsular contracture, and it would add support for the implants as well.
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The first few weeks of the year are always a little rough for Blu-ray collectors. While niche distributors like Criterion consistently issue appealing catalogue titles, new releases worth buying are few and far between, thanks in no small part to the window between films' theatrical run and arrival on home video. (Most of the movies that turn up on Blu came out in September, a notorious dumping ground for studio dregs.)
But that's precisely the raison d'etre for Buzz on Blu: to parse through the good, the bad and the ugly home video releases and see which ones are worth checking out, and why.
Archer: Season 3 (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
The One-Liner: H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler and the title character's team of quick-witted colleagues come together again for another season of spy-themed hilarity.
Picture Perfect? The show's terrific animation looks amazing on Blu-ray, where the colors continue to pop and the clarity is impeccable. The original broadcast was great, and this maintains that quality perfectly.
What Else Is There? A couple of fun segments, including one where Food Network star Alton Brown hands Archer his ass, expands the show's global and pop-cultural approach to the spy game.
How Badly Do I Want It? Just as funny as its predecessors, Archer Season 3 is a hilarious collection of episodes, beautifully assembled in a set that provides satisfying extras.
Dredd 3D (Lionsgate)
The One-Liner: Pete Travis' franchise reboot was unfortunately a non-starter for the series, but it deserves to live on via Blu-ray thanks to a violent, well-told and well-executed adventure.
Picture Perfect? In 3D this film is absolutely unmatchable for clarity and vividness, perfectly capturing the saturated imagery of Travis' inventive visual style.
What Else Is There? The Blu-ray features not only the 2D version as well, but a collection of making-of featurettes, the most important and interesting of which is probably the one whch explains why you should probably watch it in 3.
How Badly Do I Want It? It was certainly a blink-and-you'll-miss-it movie in theaters, but it's actually a really fun, engaging little adventure that deserves to be seen, especially via this superlative presentation.
The One-Liner: Tim Burton's latest tale of an oddball who struggles to fit into his square community gains the added, uh, oddness of being stop-motion and in black and white.
Picture Perfect? Although there are a few little hiccups added here and there for the purposes of giving it a vintage vibe, the movie looks fantastic, perfectly capturing the spatial depth and the dimensionality of the stop-motion characters within their world.
What Else Is There? In addition to a bonus short film featuring Frankenwee—we mean, Sparky, there are some in-depth featurettes which explore the creation of the film and Burton's process of bring it back to life after serving as one of his first creative endeavors at Disney.
How Badly Do I Want It? For our money, no Burton animated adventure will ever outdo A Nightmare Before Christmas, but it's a largely effective little yarn featuring some very good production design and general execution.
Hannah & Her Sisters / Sleeper (Fox Home Entertainment)
The One-Liner: Two of Woody Allen's best come to Blu-ray, giving fans an opportunity to see the filmmaker's straightforward visual style come to life in high definition.
Picture Perfect? As suggested above, these aren't films that demand a whole lot of image detail, but the transfers are solid and effective, sprucing up the picture quality at least enough to make them an improvement over their standard-edition predecessors.
What Else Is There? Not much, but Allen has seldom offered anything of note on even his most successful films, so it's no surprise.
How Badly Do I Want It? Sleeper is one of the great comedies of the 1970s and Hannah & Her Sisters one of his best in the '80s, so they're definitely worth checking out, but it's up to your Allen fandom to decide whether to simply rent or buy them.
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Picture Perfect? Fox does a great job of preserving the film's stylish look, which basically means it has all of the gritty detail that you thrilled at in theaters.
What Else Is There? The disc comes with two cuts of the movie – the theatrical version and an unrated edition – so that's probably most important, but there are several featurettes showing audiences how they might be able to pick up at least a few of Neeson's character's skills.
How Badly Do I Want It? We suppose there are people out there who love these movies enough to own and watch them over and over, but at best this seems like a solid rentals, since the presentation is good and the extras add enough to make it a worthwhile use of your time.
The One-Liner: Woody Allen's latest turns up for the first time on home video, offering understated but effective charms from a filmmaker who's made so many great movies he can really just coast at this point.
Picture Perfect? SPHE's transfer does a great job of ensuring that the film's Italian locations look great on the small screen.
What Else Is There? "Con Amore: A Passion For Rome" featurette explores the making of the movie, but don't expect any great insights from Allen himself.
How Badly Do I Want It? Like his older films, ownership comes down to how much you really love the Woodman, but this film is definitely a lesser one in his really funny films, so many rent it before you make a blind buy.
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Unfortunately, in the case of a cruciate rupture, stabilisation of the knee joint with a brace is not really possible, and does not really help.
The dog's leg is built in such a way that the knee is virtually impossible to keep still. A built-in mechanism means that every time the hock moves, the knee automatically moves too, and so even with a brace you cannot keep it still. There is also no real value in bracing the joint, because this will not make it any more stable in the long run. Dogs who tear their cruciate ligament often damage the cartilage lining of the joint at the same time, and it is often the damaged cartilage that causes the pain rather than the instability by itself.
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I am looking for comic books/manga/graphic novels geared to the 8-12 year-old age group for girls. Basically, no superhero or violent material. My daughter loves the comic pages and animation and I would like to try something like this but don't know where to start.
I really like the people who work at Dr. Comics and Mr. Games on Piedmont Ave. in Oakland. They have given me excellent recommendations for graphic novels and comics that my kids have enjoyed. I would bet that they would be able to help you, and it has the added benefit of being a local independent store. Betty
Here are some things I've liked, in no apparent order: Bone by Jeff Smith (very funny, literate, inspired); Ranma 1/2 by Rumiko Takahashi; Hayao Miyazaki has quite an ouerve of comics and animation (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, NausicaC$ of the Valley of the Wind, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, just to name a few); Maus, Art Spiegelman's masterpiece about the Holocaust; Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is great but read it first to check your comfort level for your daughters age group (maybe the first book now, and the sequel tale of Satrapi's rebellious college years can wait); Joe Sacco while we're on this journalistic roll has amazing comics about Palestine and Bosnia; Gene Yang's ''American Born Chinese'' and ''Good as Lily'' by Derek Kirk Kim; Lynda Barry is a genius at capturing ''family life from the perspective of pre-teen girls from the wrong side of the tracks'' (got it from wikipedia when the words failed me); Love and Rockets by the brothers Hernandez is wonderful (again, now that i'm a mom albeit of a 3 y.o. daughter, I might pre-read to check age-appropriate-ness - I recall heavy stuff); Sara Varon's Robot Dreams is amazingly eloquent (Chicken and Cat is good for a younger set too), and I liked punky Julie Doucet (but not sure how it flies now on mom radar - amazing how parenting shifts your worldview). I am sure there is more, with a little digging. My firend Ludon Lee is publishing Super Stories - two short comics penned by Adrianna Tucker and Zach Toma (kids with leukemia) (buy the print comic as a fundraiser for the Leukemia Society or find it online for free.) yes, we need more good comics out there, for and by girls. hope you and your daughter get hooked! grrl comix fan
Check out Amelia Rules by Jimmy Gownley. http://www.ameliarules.com/home.html Rachel
My daughter loves the Bone series by Jeff Smith. Ellen
I can personally recommend several dozen comics/manga, but my best suggestion is for you to go into a comic book store. Dr. Comics & Mr. Games on Piedmont Ave in Oakland is my favorite. Their staff is super friendly and very helpful. You can tell them what you are looking for in a comic and they will point you in the right direction. (510) 601-7800. You may contact me for further suggestions, but please understand I do not get to my e-mail very frequently. kukana
My 11 year old daughter enjoys manga and other graphic novels and while I have not read everything along side of her, a few of the ones that have particularly caught my eye are the following:
Azumanga Daioh by Kiyohiko Azuma (series available at Amazon) Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma (series available at Amazon) Amelia Rules! series by Jimmy Gownley
There is also a new series of the old Babysitter's Club books that have been re-issued as graphic novels that are very cute (I think the first three are now available, also through Amazon). I will be interested to see other recommendations! Claire
You could ask in Comic Relief in Berkeley on Shattuck. They have an amazing assortment of comix, manga, illustrated novels, etc. Mostly for adults, but there are things there for kids too. It's a really cool place to visit and shop. And there is a real resident cat...
Also, stop into Bazaar of India on University Ave., they have a selection of Indian comics that tell stories of traditional figures in their pantheon of gods and goddesses. Pretty interesting and a great way to learn about that culture. anon
Try the Baby Mouse graphic novels pub. by Random House. Lots of fun. Kris
Run, don't walk, to Comic Relief in Berkeley. It is, far and away, the very best shop for comics, manga, graphic novels, and other such materials. The staff there are very experienced at finding just the right thing for a wide range of tastes and interests - ask for Todd or Uel if you're unsure.
The shop is on Shattuck Avenue, just south of University, so you can take BART if you want. You can also check out the Berkeley Main Library (comics supplied by, yes, Comic Relief) if you like, but it's worth stopping by the store to get ideas first. There are even a couple of store cats that might come over to greet your daughter! Kathleen
They Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco might be able to asssist you. A lot of their stuff is geared towards adults, but I've seen comics for younger folks there as well. Their website is: http://www.cartoonart.org/bookshop.html anon
I liked ''ElfQuest'' graphic novels when I was in Junior High School - it's sweet - they're little elves, like fairies - a total soap opera but nice - not too much violence (mostly swords) and maybe some kissing? Girl Books
Have you looked at any of the sailor moon graphic novels by Naoko Takeuchi, you can find them on amazon your best source would be to hit a comic book store they would be able to direct you to the right material. If you are near Alameda, there is a store on Park street just up from Starbucks. My son loves graphic novels he was really into the Bone Series by Jeff Smith more fantasy ala lord of the rings but a fun series and you can find them at most libraries
Joss Whedon (of Buffy the Vampire fame) writes great comics with a high school girl as the star. We love them. CJK
Comic books for 11 year oldOctober 2006
My 11 year old son is not reading as often as we would like, but has become interested in TinTin comics. I am glad for these, but don't know what to look for when he goes through them. What other similarly ''cool'' comic books can anyone recommend for an 11- year old? comic mom
My boys also loved Tin Tin, and spend a lot of time reading comics and graphic novels. I think that as long as they're reading, it's a good thing. Your son might want to try the Asterix series. Some of the graphic novels are very compelling and sophisticated, such as the ''Bone'' series. Go to Dr. Comics and Mr. Games on Piedmont Ave. in Oakland and ask for suggestions. Anon
The Sandman series from Neil Gaiman is exceptional. They are a bit darker than TinTin, but not much more violent. I would check out one first before you got your son the series. Your comfort level might be different from mine.
The Dark Knight Series by Frank Miller is excellent as well. It's a reimagining of Batman with a sensibility that's similar to the recent movies, especially Batman Returns.
If these are too edgy for your taste, try DC's Teen Titan series (there's also a TV cartoon). These aren't pandering but are not as dark as the other ones above. However, given that he is reading TinTin (colonialism, racial stereotypes) you may be comfortable with them. Good luck! gf
Asterix & Obelix by Uderzo and Goscinny. They are also tried and true; one of the due died a few years back, but the other one (I think the surviving one is Goscinny) soldiers on. Some of the Tintins are available on cassette, by the way, with Leo McKern as Captain Haddock. A are a lot funnier than Tintin, and are VERY well translated. Wendy
If your son likes TinTin, then he might like some of the other French (although TinTin is Belgian) graphic novels which have been translated into English. Asterix comes leaping to mind, as well as Boule and Bill, Lukey Luke, etc. Japanese Manga, at least the more benign ones are also a possible choice. The graphic novels are really popular now, so there are several to choose from. Go down to a place like Comic Relief, at Shattuck nr University, and check out the section that is oriented toward kids, or ask the always knowledgeable staff for guidance - let them know what your parameters are about violence, etc. The Tintins are not completely without that, nor are they always PC, so I'm sure you can find something that meets your standards. Good hunting! kim
I don't know if they are cool, but I think Asterix and Prince Valient comics are lots of fun! Love comic books!
There are so many good comics! The first two that spring to mind are BONE and ASTERIX, but really the best recommendation that I can offer you is Comic Relief. It's a comic shop in Berkeley on Shattuck Avenue; either Todd (the manager) or Rory (the owner) could give you a great range of choices for your son. Comic Relief has been around for nearly 20 years, supplying terrific comics to individuals, schools and libraries. Kathleen
Asterix is fun and there are a lot of them. Check out the comic book shop on Shattuck near Addison. You have to be with him/her because they have stuff for all ages. But, it is fun & quite diverse Tin Tin boosted my son's reading tremendously.
My 11-year-old, also a big Tintin fan, loves Calvin & Hobbes, the Far Side, Bloom County and Doonesbury books. He has learned a ton about 1980s politics from these. Recently he discovered a series called Bone, which he also likes. And he reads the funnies in the newspaper every day. Reader's mom
My son is also a Tintin fan. With a little help from our friendly public librarian, he's branched out to Asterix and Lucky Luke Adventures.
Asterix! Tintin and Asterix were pretty much the only thing I would read when I was 9-13. If he doesn't like Asterix, here are lots of ''graphic novels'' now - but be careful, the content can often be for grownups Asterix and Tintin fan
Comic books for a 7-year-oldMay 2004
My 1st grader is interested in comic books, thanks mostly to Captain Underpants. A brief trip to a comic book store revealed that most comic books these days are not for little kids. Can anyone point me in the direction of some age appropriate titles for a boy who's into Bionicles, good guys and bad guys, science fiction, aliens... you get the picture... the usual 7 year old boy stuff. I could do without the swear words and bulging breasts, but maybe that's asking too much. Thanks! Esther
You're right -- all the comic books nowadays are really too violent/graphic for a young child. My 5.5 yo son, a voracious reader, is also into comic books, especially superhero ones (also thanks to Captain Underpants). The librarian at the Berkeley Central Library gave me a few books that he liked: SparrowBoy (picture book), Wingman (chapter book). A long time ago he read a graphic novel called Burger, which he liked. I wish there were more of this type of thing. Oh yeah, he also LOVES Calvin and Hobbes, although it gives him many bad ideas :)
We have recently moved onto more traditional heroes, like Gilgamesh, King Arthur, etc. The library has child-appropriate storybook versions of those characters and we're enjoying them as read-alouds. Good luck! Laurel
I would suggest Calvin & Hobbes and Garfield. The vocabulary may be a bit above his level but the graphics are very inviting. Karen H.
My 7yo has just LOVED Calvin and Hobbes. The Far Side, although sometimes a bit too far, was also a hit. Find them in the library and used book stores. Ruthie
Both my kids learned to read using the Garfield immersion method. The library has them all and many used bookstores sell them cheap. The only downside has been that lasagna is now considered a major food group and must be eaten at least twice a month. lasagna master
My almost 7 year-old loves Tin Tin comic books. And, so do his Dad and I. They're entertaining, action-filled and really, really funny. For the most part, we read them to our son because the language can get pretty dense and elaborate. One word of caution: they were written in the 30s, 40s, 50s and cultural stereotypes rear their ugly heads in some of the stories, which you can talk about with your child. On the other hand, you won't find any DDD- breasted, empty-headed women in them. Tin Tin Fan
My mother-in-law recently bought some comic books for my 8 year old son at a book faire in LA. The series looks pretty age appropriate, no violence, sexism... RQW.. . the Continuing Adventures of Raymond Q Wonderful by Ray Friesen. The book states to visit www.donteatanybugs.com for more info. eve
I have been going through this dilemna for two years now. I have given in to the large chested women as long as they are butt kicking and of the hero persuasion. We had much better luck with two sets of books to begin with, both of which I got at Comic Relief. One was calle Bones (sorry I don't know the author), and we succeeded with a book of the Spiderman series). Buying the entire books is not only cheaper in the long run, but makes it easier for you to flip through quickly and get a good sense of the ''danger zones''. My son also read all the Tin Tin books. At this stage, we are into X-Men and Japanese animated novels...but that goes back to the large breasted woman debate. I suppgest you ask the comic book store employees. They really know their stuff and can tell you quickly what to stay away from. Can't wait to read the responses myself. B.
Where can I buy old-fashioned comics?Oct 1998
I have looked around casually for a while for comic books for little kids, of the Richie Rich & Casper variety. My son was given a Roger Rabbit comic book from a friend & he literally loved it to pieces. It was a bit on the violent side for us though, esp. since we had to read it to him a few times. (He's only 4!) So far I haven't seen a thing. I even tried the old 7-11 where I used to buy them as a kid & was told they were discontinued. Are the old-fashioned comic books still around, or have I missed something? Thanks very much. Leah
My son Jake, who is reading the digest over my shoulder as I assemble it, tells me that Collector's Realm on Telegraph below Dwight has a whole bunch of old comic books. He thinks they would probably have the old-fashioned comics there. Also try Comics and Comix on the corner of Dwight and Telegraph next to 510 Skateboarding, (news to me there's a skateboard store but apparently it's a landmark, per Jake.) Note: these two places also carry adult comics, although they seem to keep them cordoned off from the little kids' stuff, but you might want to check it out ahead of time without the little one. Ginger
Dr. Comix and Mr. Games on Piedmont Ave around 40th Street has a wide variety of comic books for all ages. Andrea
I need to put in a plug for a store I haven't seen listed here already: Comic Relief on University. This store, like most comic stores, is not aimed at young children. But the proprietor, Rory Root, is a friend of mine. Rory is very helpful if you need to locate unusual graphic art or comic book material of any sort. And of course the store is conveniently located to Campus (on University between Shattuck Square and Oxford). If you want to talk to Rory himself, your best bet is to go in the late afternoon; he's often schmoozing with other folks in the biz till late at afternoon; he's often schmoozing with other folks in the biz till late at night, so is rarely in during the morning hours.
And while we're at it, let me suggest, for slightly older children, the great line of illustrated books called either Classic Comics or (the more recent release) Classics Illustrated. These are great comic books that are beautifully illustrated versions of books from Classic Literature. I read many classics this way the first time, including the Cask of Amontillado (spelling?), the Black Tulip, the Deerhunter, Moby Dick, etc etc. They come around every ten or fifteen years or so, and were re-released about 5 or so years ago. They may be available in thrift stores or at yard sales. The most recent versions are too recent to have much collectibility, so they should be pretty cheap. I was fascinated by these when I was around 10 years old, and in some cases they inspired me to go find more books by the same author, or to go on to read the originals. I highly recommend them. Dawn
Thank you everyone for your advice! It turns out, if the guy at Comics & Comix is correct, that the Harvey company, which published Richie Rich, Caspar the Friendly Ghost & Little Dot, among others, has gone out of business. He recommends garage sales & flea markets. The good news is that these are not collectibles particularly, so they're still quite inexpensive. I was then referred by Collector's Realm on Telegraph, which hasn't got them, to Treasures of Youth in Hayward. The phone # is (510) 888-9675. Scott, the proprietor, gathered up a bunch of Richie Rich, took my credit card # (ok, I trusted him), and he's mailing them to me. It's not his usual thing, but he said he's willing to go to the post office for anything over $5.00 or so. Also, he told me about a comic book convention this weekend at the Oakland Convention Center w/tons of comic book dealers, not to mention the appearance of the old Batman & Robin guys (Adam West & ?) Leah


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The Ahwatukee Brass Quintet will play the National Anthem at its first spring training game this week in Scottsdale.
Though they've played for the Diamondbacks during season games, the five-member group based in Ahwatukee is on new turf as they get a taste of the spring training atmosphere at Salt River Fields this Friday, March 15.
"It's going to be fun, we hear it's a great stadium and a different environment," said trumpet player Skip Welch.
While the tight-knit ensemble started in 2008, they have rooted themselves among the Sunday crowds at Foothills Baptist Church and Mountain View Lutheran Church.
"It's really our genesis, we started out playing at churches," Welch said.
Aiming to maintain their community presence, Welch said teaching kids to appreciate the music style that surrounds brass instruments is important.
"It's really about not letting that genre of music fade," he said.
Remembering a time when we was inspired by seeing a music group play brass instruments, Welch said that exposure was the beginning of his journey playing trumpet.
"When we play sometimes there's a reaction from kids, but you don't know how deep it goes once the seed is planted," he said.
Though the group doesn't have any foreseeable plans for future gigs set in stone, Welch said they are hoping to participate in more school band concerts.
Salt River Fields is located at 7555 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale. The Ahwatukee Brass Quintet will be opening the game between the Diamondbacks and the Oakland Athletics at 1:10 p.m.
For more information, visit the group's Facebook page at facebook.com/AhwatukeeBrassQuintet.
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* Canadian dollar at C$1.4351 or 69.68 U.S. cents * Currency hit a fresh 12-year low at C$1.4398 * Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve TORONTO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar hit a fresh 12-year low against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday amid speculation the Bank of Canada will cut its key interest rate next week, although it pared some losses as crude oil prices climbed. The implied probability of a rate cut next week has increased to 50 percent from just 22 percent after a speech last week by Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz, while the market has nearly fully discounted a rate cut by April. Even so, a Reuters poll on Thursday showed that while forecasters think stubbornly low oil prices will weigh on the Canadian economy in 2016, a recession or further interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada are not expected this year. Oil prices rose, but remained near 12-year lows on the prospect of Iran unleashing its oil on an oversupplied market and with few signs of improving demand in a fragile global economy. U.S. crude prices were up 1.18 percent to $30.84 a barrel, while Brent crude added 0.6 percent to $30.48. An attack by suicide bombers and gunmen in the heart of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, weighed on sentiment, adding to headwinds for risk-sensitive commodity currencies. At 9:20 a.m. EST (1420 GMT), the Canadian dollar was trading at C$1.4351 to the greenback, or 69.68 U.S. cents, weaker than the Bank of Canada's official close Wednesday of C$1.4345, or 69.71 U.S. cents. The currency's strongest level of the session was C$1.4335, while it hit its weakest since April 2003 at C$1.4398. Recent developments have moved BMO Capital Markets to project a rate cut next week, according to a research note this morning. They include sub-$30 crude oil, evidence in the Bank of Canada's Business Outlook Survey that weakness in the commodity sector is spreading to non-resource parts of the economy and last week's speech by Poloz that mentioned the "tools" that the central bank had at its disposal. New home prices in Canada rose by 0.2 percent in November from October, pushed up by strength in the major regions of Toronto and Vancouver, Statistics Canada said. Canadian government bond prices were mixed across the maturity curve, with the two-year price down 1.5 Canadian cents to yield 0.316 percent and the benchmark 10-year rising 22 Canadian cents to yield 1.219 percent. It left the 10-year yield sitting just above the August 2015 record trough at 1.189 percent. The Canada-U.S. 10-year bond spread was 4.7 basis points more negative at -87 basis points as Canadian government bonds outperformed. (Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by Bernadette Baum)


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Switzerland submits to Tehran a proposal for solving crisis over Iran's nuclear program - over Washington's objections
1. Iran will be allowed to produce a predetermined quota of enriched uranium against its pledge not to exceed this limit or produce it up to weapons grade.
2. International nuclear IAEA inspections will be expanded to encompass nuclear weaponization activity.
3. In return for Tehran's acceptance of 1.and 2., the IAEA will supply Iran with advanced nuclear technology and Russia will release nuclear fuel rods to power its Bushehr atomic reactor.
4. UN Security Council sanctions against Iran will not be stiffened.
5. The US and Europe will promise to desist from any military attack on Iran.
6. America and Europe will close down their clandestine support programs for Iran's disaffected minorities, such as the Arabs of Khuzistan and the Kurds.


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Brotherly love is an idea that lends credence to being kind and lenient to others through charitable acts. The Kansas City Business Journal details the story of a man who goes by "Brother Love," but his fraudulent actions were anything but loving and more related to the love of money.
The article states that as part of a $100 million tax fraud scheme, the man and other co-conspirators filed 284 fraudulent tax returns over a three-year period. The fraudster received a fee for each fraudulent return filed. "Brother Love" directed the refund checks to be written to a ministry in his name. (There's the charity connection. Most likely, he was the only one receiving charitable benefits.)[continue reading]
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It had to end some time.
With four races to go in NASCAR's championship-deciding Chase for the Cup, it looks like only a miracle can bring a sixth straight crown to Jimmie Johnson.
After driving his car home in 26th place in Sunday's Good Sam Club 500 at the Talladega Speedway, the No. 48 Chevy driver now lies 50 points adrift of leader Carl Edwards, making another title a long shot at best. With drivers earning 47 points for a win, making up 50 in four races seems highly unlikely.
"We've just got to keep fighting and keep working on getting every point we can at every race," said Johnson who is seventh in points after six Chase races.
"We have no clue what's going to happen to all the Chase drivers and I want to finish as high as I possibly can in the Chase. That does mean the championship. If it's not there, I want to finish as high as I possibly can."
Then again, if anyone can pull off a surprise comeback, it's Johnson. History is on the Hendrick driver's side with his impressive 14 wins and 28 top-3 finishes in his last 56 Chase starts. The Chase is a 10-race championship showdown between the top-12 drivers after the first 26 stops on the NASCAR calendar.
On the other hand, Edwards may be tough to beat considering that his 11th place on Sunday was the first time he's finished outside the top-10 in the six Chase races so far. The No. 99 Ford driver has long been pegged as the one most likely to knock Johnson off his throne, but 2011 may finally see him fulfill that destiny.
Although Johnson may be fading, Edwards has three divers nipping at his heels as he tries to win his first Cup title.
A pair of former champions Matt Kenseth (2003) and Tony Stewart (2002, 2005) are 14 and 19 points back respectively, while rising star Brad Keselowski continued to impress by delivering his fourth top-5 finish in the Chase at Talladega. The result moved him from sixth to third in points, just 18 behind Edwards. The last driver realistically in the running is Kevin Harvick, who came into Talladega just five points behind Edwards but left Alabama 26 points adrift after getting caught up in a late accident.
Talladega was also not kind to the Busch brothers, Kyle and Kurt, who both fell out of contention due to crashes. Cup contenders before Talladega, Kyle went from being 18 points behind in fourth to 40 back in sixth, while Kurt is now eighth, 52 points out of first.
In the end, Talladega helped Edwards open a bit of a welcome gap after leading the standings for two weeks by five points or less over second place man Harvick.
"We get to come out of here extending our points lead, which is good," said Edwards.
"I am pleased that we are able to get out of here with the points lead intact because you just never know what can happen here and to extend it is just great."
Bernard faces united drivers
Several IndyCar drivers will meet with series CEO Randy Bernard in Indianapolis on Monday to discuss safety issues a week after the death of two-time Indy 500 winner and 2005 IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon.
It should be an interesting get together, considering that some drivers said they had concerns about racing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway prior to Wheldon's death.
Ganassi driver Graham Rahal said almost every driver had opinions to share on how to improve the series in light of Wheldon's fatal accident.
Unfortunately, he added, IndyCar hasn't always listened.
"You know what, it's sad to say, but up until this point, even the things that the drivers have said, it's almost as if we don't and now I think we have a little more power," Rahal said.
"Hopefully, we can stand up and make the changes that we all believe in. Everybody is saying the same thing everybody wants the same things and hopefully we can make it happen."
Tragedy strikes MotoGP
A week after IndyCar lost Wheldon, Marco Simoncelli, from Cattolica, Italy, died in a violent crash two laps into the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix.
The rising MotoGP star lost control of his Honda at Turn 11 and veered into the path of two other drivers. Hanging off the side of his bike as he swept back across the track out of control, Simoncelli was completely helpless as the two other riders closed in. His body was between the two bikes' wheels and his own mount as they hit and took the brunt of the impact, which knocked his helmet from his head. The 24-year-old died at the circuit medical centre.
The 2008 250-cc world champion, Simoncelli competed in the second tier championship, known as Moto2, before moving to the top MotoGP Series in 2010.
While his aggressive style sometimes irked other drivers, Simoncelli's speed and outgoing personality made him popular in the paddock and with fans. While Simoncelli didn't possess the talent of Italian motorcycle racing megastar and seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi, many thought he would mature into a rider who fans would want to carry his country's flag in the top echelon of two-wheeled racing.
In 16 starts this year prior to Malaysia, he took two poles and two podium finishes this season, including his best-ever result for a second in Australia a week ago. He was sixth overall in points, tied with Rossi.
Ladies and gentlemen, start your bidding
An eBay auction to benefit the family of the late IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon begins Monday with countless racing-related items up for grabs.
Wheldon died on Oct. 16 in a 15-car pile-up 12 laps into the IndyCar season finale at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The idea grew out of Ganassi driver Graham Rahal's offer to auction the race-used helmet, gloves and shoes he used in Las Vegas to raise money for the Dan Wheldon Family Trust Fund. The 33-year-old Wheldon had a wife and two young children.
In addition to Rahal's contribution, there are race-worn items up for auction from IndyCar drivers Marco Andretti, Dario Franchitti, James Hinchcliffe, Tony Kanaan, Oriol Servia, and Simona De Silvestro and NASCAR stars Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, and Jamie McMurray, as well as Formula One racers Rubens Barrichello, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, and Mark Webber.
Other racing-related items include a two-seat Grand-Am Daytona Prototype ride from Mike Shank Racing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and a spin at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the IndyCar two-seater.
In addition to the racers, several active and retired NFL and NBA players have donated signed items. Also adding to the auction are Tour de France winning cyclist Lance Armstrong, tennis legend Billie Jean King, actors Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett and professional surfer Kelly Slater.
A link to the auction site is available at http://www.danwheldonmemorial.com/donate.html, where fans can also donate to the Dan Wheldon Family Trust Fund and the Alzheimer's Association, a cause supported by Wheldon.Report Typo/Error
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Like some horrible highway mishap, you just can't look away though you know you should. Possibly the most disgusting photobook ever published, it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Note: these are only photographs and contain neither germs nor disease.
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- Category Fine Art Photography
Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
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- Publish Date Jun 01, 2009
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About the Creator
Photographer forever, Photo educator since 1977, Director of Photographic Education for Smithsonian Associates for 25 years, Workshops in Florida, Maine, Santa Fe, Ireland, Venice, Morocco, Cuba, and Turkey since 1989. Currently teaching at Newspace and Oregon College of Art and Craft in Portland. League photographer for Rose City Rollers since 2010. Represented by Kathleen Ewing Gallery, Washington, DC since 1980. Living in Portland, OR since 2008. Still looking for work!
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Cecily Caceu How did you find out about BGA???? I went to Cal Poly in SLO.
What a great project. Hope you are having a good summer!!
dmkilbride Haaaa...I did almost click away but the facination of what it was made me finish.


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I'm unbelievably tired of talking about losing. If I'm going to make it through the next 31 days in one piece, I need some kind of respite from what this season has been reduced to - counting losses. In order to try to maintain my sanity, I'm going to try to come up with something to root for as often as I can. First on the list: Jrue Holiday's three-point stroke.
When Jrue was drafted, the Sixers told us his jumper was not fundamentally flawed, simply that he needed reps to make his form consistent and the numbers would follow. I was a tad skeptical when I checked his college numbers (30.7%), even more so when I saw rushed jumpers from the kid, with what looked like poor balance early in the season.
Since then, we've witnessed a transformation. Jrue's shot has slowed down, his form has improved, his confidence has skyrocketed and the results have been nothing short of beautiful from three. The numbers really tell the story. Before he was moved into the starting lineup, Jrue was shooting a respectable 34.5% from three (20/58), slightly below league-average, but still a very good number considering my expectations for him in his rookie season. In the 25 games since he took over the starting PG spot, started getting regular minutes and sharing the floor with the starters more frequently, Jrue has shot 50% from three (27/54). All told, 47/112 is 42% and good for 11th in the league (among players who have attempted 100 or more threes).
For some statistical perspective, the Sixers haven't had a 40% three-point shooter (with over 100 3PA) since '06-07 when Kyle Korver did it. Korver was over 40% from '04-05 through '06-07, prior to him Aaron McKie was the last.
What does this mean going forward? Well, it could mean a great deal. If these numbers are legit, and we're nearing the point where the sample size is big enough to say it isn't merely a fluke, having a point who's a serious threat to stretch the floor opens up a host of options at other positions. Iguodala at the two works a whole lot better when you have a one who can drain it from deep. If Jrue is a threat to knock down threes, when we get away from this ridiculous Princeton Offense, and start running some high screen and rolls, teams won't be able to simply bounce underneath. If they do, it's going to cost them three points. Coupled with Jrue's feel for the position and great passing skills, a deep jumper completes the picture of an ideal pick-and-roll PG. Skilled bigs who can roll to the hoop (and catch tough passes on their way), or step out to 18 feet and knock down a jumper will become that much better. Finally, if Jrue is a legitimate threat to hit threes going forward, Andre Iguodala will become a better offensive player. The lane will unclog, to a degree, opening it up for Iguodala to penetrate and, if need be, kick out to Jrue for a wide-open look.
So if you really can't bear to root for losses, and I don't really blame you if you can't, root for Jrue to keep getting his reps from three, and keep hitting them at a high rate. This may be most important on court development over the final 16 games. Keep it above 40%, Jrue.
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The command-line import program is designed to allow you to execute any of the imports using a command-line interface. This program may be run either from the server running Unanet, of from a different computer that has standard TCP/IP access to the port (usually 80) on the Unanet server that is used to access Unanet. Basically, if you can access Unanet using a browser from a particular machine, then you can use the command-line import program from that machine.
The command-line import program is located in the unanet/tools/utilities directory, and is named Import.jar. To run the program, simply make the directory containing the Import.jar file your current directory and type:
java -jar Import.jar
This will simply give you a help message, since it doesn't include all the required elements.
You must have Java 1.3 or higher to use the command-line import program.
|java -jar Import.jar --help
|--url url
|The base URL for the Unanet application. For example: http://www.yourdomain.com/servlet/unanet
|--username username
|A Unanet administrator login username.
|--password password
|The password for the Unanet administrator.
|--import type
|The type of import. Available types are:
|--option var=value
An additional option that should be sent to the server when performing the import. May be used multiple times. Each option must include an equal sign. The left of the equal sign is the name of the option, the right side is the value. This will have no effect unless the Unanet import type understands the option. For example:
--option update_passwords=true
|--file file
|The file to import. This file must follow the appropriate format for the import type being performed. If no file option is used, then the program reads the standard input.
Currently, several Unanet import types support options:
|Import Type
|--option update_passwords=true
|Valid values for this option are true and false. false is used by default if no value was provided.
|--option updateMethod=append --option status=locked
|Valid values for updateMethod are replace and append. append is used by default if no value was provided. Valid values for status are inuse, submitted, completed and locked. inuse is used by default if no value was provided.
|--option method=person --option status=locked
|Valid values for method are people, project and item. person is used by default if no value was provided. Valid values for status are inuse, submitted, completed, locked and extracted. inuse is used by default if no value was provided.
You must copy two files to the machine from which you will run the command-line import program, and these files must be located in the same directory:
Also, you must have Java 1.3 or higher installed on the machine. You can obtain Java from java.sun.com.
The command-line import utility produces exactly the same output as the standard, interactive Unanet import screens. It simply dumps the output to standard output. If you are using the command-line import utility in an unattended situation, you should capture this output and e-mail it to someone who can check the results. Or, for a more ambitious solution, you could parse it and take conditional actions based on the results.
A sample session (using a one line person import file) might look like this:
C:\unanet\tools\utilities> java -jar Import.jar --url http://echo.unanet.com:8080/servlet/unanet --username admin --password admin --import person --file person.csv Person Import starting... 'GBARRETT' was updated successfully. Line1 Total People processed: 1 Total People added: 0 Total People updated: 1 Total People rejected: 0
The command-line import utility will return 0 if it runs successfully, and non-zero if it failed for a detectable reason. Failures will also output a reason for the failure on standard error output.
Java 1.3 does not natively support SSL/TLS, so it does not support the HTTPS protocol. Sun has made the JavaTM Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) available at http://java.sun.com/products/jsse/.
These instructions are intended to suppliment the instructions included with JSSE, not to replace them.
JSSE comes as a zip file for Java 1.2 and 1.3. JSSE support is already included in Java 1.4, but we have not tested that with our application since it is still in beta at this time. Once you unzip the file there is an INSTALL.txt file that details the installation procedure. These seem rather complex since there are many options. Here is what we did to make it work:
Install the JSEE jar files. (INSTALL.txt - Step 3) Add the three jar files (jcert.jar, jnet.jar, and jsse.jar) in your CLASSPATH, or just add them to the lib/ext directory in your Java installation.
Register the SunJSSE provider. (INSTALL.txt - Step 4a) Add this line to java.security:
HTTPS Support. (INSTALL.txt - Step 6) Tell Java to use JSSE for the HTTPS protocol by defining a system property. The easiest way to do this is to simply add it to the command line. So now your import command line will look something like this (all on one line, of course):
java -Djava.protocol.handler.pkgs=com.sun.net.ssl.internal.www.protocol -jar Import.jar --url https://machine.domain.com/servlet/unanet --username jdoe --password password --import person --file people.csv
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He tentatively suggested that the text is a pastiche compiled by a modern forger with an elementary grasp of Coptic.
I was very happy in elementary school, less happy in middle school, and very unhappy in high school.
They're shockingly becoming more common in elementary schools and playgrounds.
And between 2008 and 2010, Oakland has outpaced the rest of California in improvement at the elementary- and middle-school levels.
Unable to stand the thought of being a waitress another day, I decided to go to Hunter for my MA in elementary Education.
Sight, the highest of the senses, came last, and was an evolution of the elementary sensitiveness to light.
He is free from personal liability on elementary principles.
It will give a practical and experimental knowledge of elementary electricity, and thoroughly prepare students for advanced work.
Thus, multiplicity of nature is met by multiplicity of elementary operations.
When the last changes were made at Wells, these elementary questions seem not to have presented themselves to men's minds.
late 14c., "having the nature of one of the four elements," from Middle French elementaire and directly from Latin elementarius, from elementum (see element). Meaning "rudimentary" is from 1540s; meaning "simple" is from 1620s. Elementary school is 1841.


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Bloomington, Ind. • Cody Zeller had 24 points, Christian Watford scored 17 and No. 6 Indiana overwhelmed another undermanned opponent Friday night, routing Florida Atlantic 88-52.
Indiana has shot a combined 60.4 percent from the field in two games this week en route to a 29th consecutive nonconference win at home.
The Owls (5-7) were led by Greg Gantt, who finished with 25 points. He needs four more to break Earnest Crumbley's school scoring record (1,559).
No. 22 Notre Dame 89, Niagara 67 • In South Bend, Ind., Jack Cooley had 24 points and 15 rebounds, both season highs, to lead Notre Dame over Niagara.
The 6-foot-9 senior jumped out to a quick start, tying his season-high game total of 20 points by halftime.
Friday's Top 25 basketball scores
• No. 6 Indiana 88, Florida Atlantic 52
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GOP values voters say they'd back Romney, if they had to
WASHINGTON – With the field of conservative presidential candidates now known, attendees at the Values Voter Summit here say they have begun to accept that the race for the Republican presidential nomination will come down to former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and someone else.
Should Romney prevail, most said they would support him whether they like it or not, but they are not yet willing to give up hope that someone else will prevail.
It may take some time for them to get enthusiastic about Romney, if they ever do.
That showed in the straw poll conducted Saturday, which Rep. Ron Paul of Texas won handily with 732 votes, followed by businessman Herman Cain with 447.
Romney finished with 88 votes out of 1,983 cast. Only former House speaker Newt Gingrich and former Utah governor Jon Huntsman fared worse with 54 and two votes, respectively.
Tricia Galloway, who attended the conference from Trumbull, Conn., said she would love to see former senator Rick Santorum, R-Pa., elected president but she didn't think he would win the nomination.
In his absence, Romney would do.
"I think he's the strongest, he's the statesman and he has the executive experience and the economic background to pull together the best people and get us back on the road to prosperity," she said.
"I believe he's more conservative there than people believe," Galloway said.
Conservatives will back Romney but not with the same fervor that other candidates would create, said Colin Hanna, president of conservative non-profit Let Freedom Ring.
"I think if Romney is the last man standing, people will back him to support him, but I don't think you'll see at any point the kind of enthusiasm that Herman Cain is about to generate," he said.
Throughout the early part of the Republican race, Romney has tried to keep his campaign squarely focused on the economy. But values voters, a group that has been particularly skeptical of Romney's conservative credentials and of his Mormon faith, want to know more about social issues.
Romney's religion was thrust into the spotlight Friday when Robert Jeffress, a Dallas-based Baptist pastor who introduced Texas Gov. Rick Perry at the conference, told reporters he believed Romney was in "a cult" and was not a Christian.
Romney addressed a list of values issues during his speech to the conference Saturday and did not address Jeffress' comments.
"The blessings of faith carry the responsibility of civil and respectful debate," Romney said. "The task before us is to focus on the conservative beliefs and the values that unite us."
Tony Perkins,president of the Family Research Council, which put on the conference through its legislative and lobbying arm FRC Action, said there was a difference between the religions but "we are not here to discuss religions. That's not what the Values Voter Summit is about."
Romney must keep showing he and values voters have the same concerns, Perkins said, acknowledging that Romney has tried to do that for the last four years.
"I think he did talk more about the values of the social issues here than he has been, generally speaking on the campaign trail," Perkins said. "When he's asked, he talks about these issues, I think in a very forthright way, I think he's going to need to connect more with the values community."
That might be enough for Tom Green of Westminster, Md., who stood in a long line Friday with his son, also named Tom, to have books signed by Cain and Gingrich.
"Too fake," said the elder Tom Green of Romney.
His son nodded in agreement and said, "He flip-flops conveniently."
"In the last election we had to vote for (Sen. John) McCain and I hated McCain," the elder Green said. "This time we aren't looking for that polished guy."
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Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2005-39
September 26, 2005
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by Cross-Reference to Temporary Regulations Converting an IRA Annuity to a Roth IRA
Table of Contents
In this issue of the Bulletin, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations (T.D. 9220) under section 408A of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The temporary regulations provide guidance concerning the tax consequences of converting a non-Roth IRA annuity to a Roth IRA. The temporary regulations affect individuals establishing Roth IRAs, beneficiaries under Roth IRAs, and trustees, custodians and issuers of Roth IRAs. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.
Written or electronic comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by November 21, 2005.
Send submissions to: CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-122857-05), room 5203, Internal Revenue Service, POB 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Submissions may be hand-delivered Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-122857-05), Courier's Desk, Internal Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Alternatively, taxpayers may submit comments electronically via the IRS Internet site at www.irs.gov/regs or the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov (IRS-REG-122857-05).
Concerning the regulations, Cathy A. Vohs, 202-622-6090; concerning submissions and requests for a public hearing, contact Treena Garrett, 202-622-7180 (not toll-free numbers).
Temporary regulations in this issue of the Bulletin amend the Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) relating to section 408A. The temporary regulations (§1.408A-4T) contain rules concerning the tax consequences of converting a traditional IRA annuity to a Roth IRA. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. The preamble to the temporary regulations explains the temporary and proposed regulations.
These regulations are proposed to be applicable to any Roth IRA conversion where an annuity contract is distributed or treated as distributed from a traditional IRA on or after August 19, 2005. No implication is intended concerning whether or not a rule to be adopted in these regulations is applicable law for taxable years ending before that date.
It has been determined that this notice of proposed rulemaking is not a significant regulatory action as defined in Executive Order 12866. Therefore, a regulatory assessment is not required. It also has been determined that section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 5) does not apply to these proposed regulations, and, because these regulations do not impose a collection of information on small entities, the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. chapter 6) does not apply. Pursuant to section 7805(f) of the Code, these proposed regulations will be submitted to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration for comment on its impact on small business.
Before these proposed regulations are adopted as final regulations, consideration will be given to any written (a signed original and eight (8) copies) or electronic comments that are submitted timely to the IRS. The IRS and Treasury Department request comments on the clarity of the proposed rules and how they can be made easier to understand. Comments are specifically requested regarding the proposed additional guidance discussed in the preamble to the Temporary Regulations under section 408A (i.e., §1.408A-4T). The IRS and Treasury Department also request comments regarding whether the method used to calculate the fair market value of an annuity contract that is converted to a Roth IRA should also apply for purposes of determining the fair market value of an annuity contact under sections 408(e) and 401(a)(9). All comments will be available for public inspection and copying. A public hearing will be scheduled if requested in writing by any person that timely submits written comments. If a public hearing is scheduled, notice of the date, time, and place for the public hearing will be published in the Federal Register.
Accordingly, 26 CFR part 1 is proposed to be amended as follows:
Paragraph 1. The authority citation for Part 1 continues to read, in part, as follows:
Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *
§1.408A-4 also issued under 26 U.S.C. 408A * * *
Par. 2. Section 1.408A-4 is amended by adding, in numerical order, Q-14 and A-14, to read as follows:
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Q-14. [The text of proposed regulation §1.408A-4, Q-14 is the same as the text of §1.408A-4T, Q-14 published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
A-14. [The text of proposed regulation §1.408A-4, A-14, is the same as the text of §1.408A-4T, A-14, published elsewhere in this issue of the Bulletin].
Mark E. Matthews,
Deputy Commissioner for
Services and Enforcement.
(Filed by the Office of the Federal Register on August 19, 2005, 8:45 a.m., and published in the issue of the Federal Register for August 22, 2005, 70 F.R. 48924)
The principal author of these proposed regulations is Cathy A. Vohs of the Office of the Division Counsel/Associate Chief Counsel (Tax Exempt and Government Entities). However, other personnel from the IRS and Treasury Department participated in the development of these regulations.
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This issue is also pretty much a Jewish affair from start to finish. Now, the words "decadence" and "Jews" when paired make a lot of tribe members instantly nervous, but the people at Bucks clearly don't want to be taken all that seriously. What seems to be on display – except for the ads, which mean to be taken on face value – is decadence as fun.
For example, there's the cover illustration, which is the work of famed artist Arnold Roth. Those of you with long memories may remember that he executed the cover for the Exponent's special 100th-anniversary edition. Roth is himself a Jewish Philadelphian, a product of the University of the Arts – and the Troc Theater, as he reminds readers in the brief contributor's biography.
The bio, which surely must be self-penned, goes on: "He has freelanced since 1951 though for quite some time he was the only one who knew that. … Working closely with his wife Caroline, they produced two musician sons … . [Roth] presently lives in New York City, which can't seem to get over it."
In this comic spirit, the artist has put together a typically outrageous portrait of a woman who's the essence of decadence from head to toe. She sports a tiara and enough gold piercings to satisfy any rebellious youth. She's encrustilated with jewelry and dripping with accoutrements – cell phones, PDAs, pills. She smokes, drinks and eyes a luscious triple-dipped ice-cream cone. She's just oozing with the kind of comic decadence that the editors at Bucks have in mind.
The most obvious example in the edition is an article titled "Indulge Your Inner Sinner," which adheres to the philosophy, recently espoused in a book of the same name, that everything that's bad for you is good.
The author of the Bucks piece, Amy Aronson, looks at alcohol, coffee, sex, gaining weight, lazing around the house, chocolate indulgences and instant gratification – and then comes to the conclusion that the conventional wisdom on these subjects is all wrong.
"Americans are reared on a cultural curriculum admonishing pleasure and prescribing self-denial and self-control. In all aspects of life, we're fed the freighted moral equation, 'moderation is good; decadence is bad.' Indulging in pleasures will only make us weak, empty, unhappy wrecks. Well, thank goodness for modern science, because now we know its OK to get in touch with your inner lush. In fact, the latest news is decadence, in moderation, is good for you."
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First Unitarian Church
From Louisville Punk/Hardcore History
The "F.U.C.K." (First Unitarian Church of Kentucky) is located at the corner of 4th and York streets downtown, and has not only hosted some very good shows, but also hosted weddings of certain memebers of the "scene", and has some very interesting architectural details.
Bands to play there:
- The Vagrants (last offical show)
- Skam Impaired (Monster Themes for J CD release show)
- Bodyhammer
- G'Noggin
- Scallywagon
- Gunspiking
- Blue Collar Revenge Theory
- Breather Resist (Charmer CD release show)
- Coliseum (Ryan smashes his guitar show)
- Ayin (supposed to be Nothing Islands CD release... but wasn't show)
- Kings & Queens
- His Hero Is Gone
- Pocket Bomb


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What is it like Growing Up in a Frank Lloyd Wright House?
Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Kim Bixler's family owned Frank Lloyd Wright's 1908 Edward E. Boynton House in Rochester, New York from 1977 to 1994. Join Kim for an engaging multi-media presentation as she recounts the joys and pitfalls of living in a Wright-designed home. Kim will share family photographs, historical documents, personal anecdotes and explain the tumultuous history of the house. She just published her latest book Growing Up in a Frank Lloyd Wright House and is also featured in an upcoming PBS documentary Frank Lloyd Wright's Boynton House: The Next Hundred Years.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Library
150 E. San Fernando Street
Room 255/257
San Jose,
Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (PDT)
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Belize City and Altun Ha Mayan S
Explore Belize City and the ancient Mayan City of Altun Ha with an entertaining and knowledgeable local guide. This 4.5-hour group tour is a stress-free and comfortable way to visit both the city and the ruins. During your varied day, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the local foods and get a feeling for the people that live in this colorful corner of the world.
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Lamanai and the New River Safari in Belize
Discover ancient Mayan architecture on an excursion through Belize's exotic landscapes. You'll enjoy stunning views and spot diverse wildlife as you make your way to the Lamanai ruins, one of the most famous sights in Belize. Accessible only by water and a brief hike, this adventure is fun for the whole family.
• 9 hours
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Coba Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya
Leave Cancun and Riviera Maya behind and take a day trip to the stunning Mayan ruins of Coba. Climb to the top of the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula and learn historical and cultural facts about the ancient community that called Coba home.
• 10 hours
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Tikal Day Trip from San Ignacio
Take a day trip from San Ignacio to the Mayan ruins of Tikal, located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal). A professional guide leads you on a tour of the famous archeological site, once inhabited by the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. Step foot in the heart of the jungle and experience Guatemalan history, culture, and nature all in one day! Round-trip hotel transport, crossing the border from Belize, is included.
• 9.5 hours
Water Sports
Belize Snuba Adventure Tour from Ambergris Caye
Experience the thrill of SNUBA, exploring Belize's Mexico Rocks or Hol Chan Marine Reserve on this 2.5-hour tour from Ambergris Caye! Take your undersea adventure to the next level by combining the simplicity of snorkeling with the depth of scuba diving – no certification required. You'll explore the crystal-clear Caribbean up to a depth of 20 feet (6 meters) as you breathe underwater with ease. Hotel transport is included.
• 2.5 hours
Outdoor Activities
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Caves from San Ignacio
Explore the hidden chambers and crystalline waters of the Mayan underworld at Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM), featured in National Geographic! Swim into the mysterious cave, which the ancient Mayas considered to be a portal to the underworld, known as Xibalba. This day trip from San Ignacio includes a 1.5-hour round-trip hike in Tapir Nature Reserve and lunch at the cave entrance. Climb, crawl, swim and play in the water passage as you enter the caverns, and delight in the refreshing waters of the Roaring River before and after your spelunking adventure.
• 9 hours
Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley Sailing and Snorkeling Tour
Explore Ambergris Caye, Belize on this sailing and snorkel tour. Sailing on a 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat, you'll spend time snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, where you will be in awe of sea turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays and breathtaking coral reefs.
• 3.5 hours
Outdoor Activities
Private Belize City Adventure: Zipline Tour at Jaguar Paw and Crystal Cave Tubing
Soar like a bird through treetops and float through limestone caves on this private adventure in the tropical jungle of Belize! Zipline across the Jaguar Paw rainforest canopy and rappel down a steep wall of Crystal Cave, and then go cave tubing through ancient Mayan caverns along the Caves Branch River. If you've only got time for one activity, or if you want to do them on different days, you can book separately. If you choose the combo option, your half-day adventure includes a traditional Belizean lunch at the on-site café.
• 5 hours
Water Sports
Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour from Ambergris Caye
Enjoy a 3-hour snorkel tour by boat from Ambergris Caye. At Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, Belize's most popular snorkeling sites, you'll float along colorful coral reefs and see tropical fish. Swim with nurse sharks, stingrays and sea turtles for a unique underwater experience!
• 3 hours
Cultural & Theme Tours
Private Altun Ha and Belize City Tour
Enjoy this 4-hour tour of Altun Ha and the city of Belize with your own group of friends or family or in a standard group tour.Admire the Altun Ha Jewelry pieces which are on display at the site, many of which were found in the temple of the "Green Tomb".
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Alzheimer's disease health centre
This article is from the WebMD News Archive
Overeating could double risk of memory loss
13th February 2012 - New research suggests that eating between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older.
The new findings are due to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in New Orleans in April.
US scientists found that the more calories older adults took in, the higher their risk of MCI.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
While not serious enough to greatly interfere in their daily lives, people with MCI may have problems remembering recent events and/or new information, as well as have issues with other brain functions. People with MCI are at greater risk of developing dementia, but not all do.
Dr Marie Janson of Alzheimer's Research UK said in an e-mailed comment: "Although these findings are yet to be published, they touch on an interesting subject. The initial report suggests older people who consume a high number of calories may be at greater risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. It would be interesting to see how many of these people go on to develop dementia in the future, to see if there is link to Alzheimer's disease."
Risk increases with calories
The study involved more than 1,200 people between the ages of 70 and 89, including 163 who had signs of MCI. Participants described their diet during the preceding year in a food questionnaire.
One-third ate between 600 and 1,526 calories per day, one-third ate between 1,526 and 2,143, and one-third ate between 2,143 and 6,000 calories per day. The results took into account other factors such as age, sex, education level, history of stroke and depression.
Those who took in the highest number of calories per day had double the risk of MCI.
The study author, Yonas Geda, said in a press release: "Cutting calories and eating foods that make up a healthy diet may be a simpler way to prevent memory loss as we age."
Sam Gandy, of the Mount Sinai Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in New York said in an email: "We know that obesity increases risk for Alzheimer's, and we know that caloric restriction decreases risk for Alzheimer's, so the overeating story fits well."
However, Marc Gordon, an Alzheimer's researcher in New York says the new study can't tell us whether eating too much causes memory problems. It may be that memory problems cause us to eat too much. "To say that we should advocate calorie restriction is not warranted. More needs to be done to try and factor in the direction of this association."
Dr Janson of Alzheimer's Research UK also called for more research: "We know that age is one of the greatest risk factors for dementia, but adopting a healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet and regular exercise, is beneficial in protecting against dementia along with a number of other chronic diseases.
"With 820,000 people in the UK living with dementia, and this number expected to rise dramatically with the ageing population, there is a desperate need to understand more about the risk factors involved. To make real progress, we must invest in research."
These findings were presented at a medical conference. They should be considered preliminary as they have not yet undergone the "peer review" process, in which outside experts scrutinise the data prior to publication in a medical journal.
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ROTTEN EGGs employs the professorial couple, Hortense and Basil Killingsley, who are the amateur sleuths in All Booked Up (Dodd, Mead, 1987; Worldwide Press, 1989, Kindle Ebook 2012). In Rotten EGGs they get embroiled with a crotchety learning-in-retirement group whose gala social events are infested with poisonous potluck snacks. The EGGs, happy to boast their several sorts of intellectual vitality, must face the fact that one of them is rotten when the their indefatigable social director falls prey to hallucinogens in the Bird and Mushroom Hunt picnic salad. Several EGGs have opportunity, means and motive, so finger pointing is rife, but not confined to the retirees, as poison is stuffed into candies and tuna sandwiches prove lethal in other corners of the academy. Are the unauthorized ingredients coming from the biology department, where the refrigerator holds more than beverages and bag lunches? Is the homeopathic EGG responsible? The herbalist? Is the quest for publication—or the cover for plagiarism--at the heart of lethal matters?
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I was blessed to have previously met Deborah Lippmann and she impressed me beyond words. The only thing possibly more impressive than Deborah Lippmann is her amazing line of Lippmann Collection nail lacquers. They are phenomenal and quite possibly the biggest indie nail polish brand in existence. Every nail lacquer lover should have at least 1 of her nail lacquers in their lifetime. And now for those of you in USA or Canada, you are going to be stoked to hear that Deborah Lippmann's nail lacquers will be sold in Sephora.
From September Lippmann Collection nail lacquers and treatments will be sold in to Sephora's full USA and Canadian distribution, plus online at Sephora.com. Currently Lippmann Collection is available from Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, as well as online retailers like Revolve Clothing (available to ship internationally), Beauty Bridge (available to ship internationally), CUSP, Beauty.com and Zappos.
The entry in to Sephora is no easy feat. The indie brand was only created in 1999 and while it has had huge success it is not to say that getting stocked in Sephora is easy. "A lot of people think I'm already in Sephora, since it's the place to shop for indie brands," Lippmann said in an interview from the set of a fashion shoot in the Hamptons. "But given Sephora's reach, we wanted to prepare adequately to enter Sephora, to be able to fulfil orders properly and keep up with reorders. That required reaching a proper size and having a fair amount of visibility before entering such a big retailer."
Of course something this massive has to be celebrated, so Deborah Lippmann is doing it with four exclusive nail lacquers. The four exclusive nail polishes for Sephora are 99 Luftballons (a sparkle-heavy fuchsia), Chasing Pavements (a soft cream gray), She-Bop (a flirty pink cream) and Lilac Wine (a lilac cream). They will launch on Sephora.com in August and then move into brick-and-mortar stores in September. The cream shades will retail for USA $17 each, while 99 Luftballons will sell for USA $19. Obviously Lippmann lacquers are on the more expensive end of the nail lacquer price range but they are definitely worth it.
One reason I am especially happy that Lippmann Collection will be sold in Sephora is because of the Beauty Insider program. Sephora is one of the few retailers who have a reward program that really gives back. It is free to join Beauty Insider and once you do you will earn 1 point per dollar spent in-store or online at Sephora. You can then trade those points in for perks for either 100 or 500 points. You also get a special beauty gift on your birthday and if you reach VIP status (which is obtained when you spend $350 or more points in a a calendar year) you also get exclusive access to sales and offers. Now that Lippmann will be available that means I will just earn more points event quicker. Yay!
Are you a Deborah Lippmann fan? Are you excited they will now be sold in Sephora? Let me know by commenting below!
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Deborah Lippmann's own claim is that they do not test on animals, however they do not appear on any certified cruelty-free list. Their policy on animal use is briefly mentioned on their website.