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In the center of the oldest part of the Urbana High School is a small portion that is one story taller than the rest of the building, as seen in the photograph above. This area is commonly referred to as the "tower." Originally, it was accessible by a small staircase (see the photograph at left) on the third floor, across from the auditorium balcony. As in the floor-plan diagram below, the tower consisted to a total of two classrooms: an art room and a music room. When the building was built, in 1913, the Urbana High School only had a small orchestra, but by the twenties, that had grown into a larger music program and the room indicated as a music room was probably not used as a music room for long. There is significant photographic and first-hand evidence to suggest that the room which is labeled 'freehand' drawing was used as it was intended: for an art room.
The dashed lines indicated on the blueprint in the middle of the freehand drawing room and the staircase show were the skylights were located in the ceiling.
The photographs above are of the art class that met in the tower, if first hand reports and other sources can be believed. The discrepancy comes from accounts that speech classes met in the tower and that at one time, it may have even been used as an in-school detention room.
What is for certain, however, is that renovations in the eighties, combined with certain building codes, made the tower unfit for education, as it is inaccessible to handicapped persons. The tower was converted to a utility room and any hint that it once was two classrooms vanished. The wall that divided it is long gone, the wood floor has been replaced with cement floor, the front windows have been tastefully boarded over (to hide the unsightly machinery from outside view), and the humidity from the machinery causes the paint to peel everywhere.
At the very back of the tower, behind some machinery, there is a small door, no taller than two or three feet. This is access to the attic space directly above the auditorium. In the attic, there are catwalks that were once used by the UHS drama club to hang lights through portholes in the ceiling of the auditorium for theatrical productions. The renovations of the auditorium in the eighties made that technique obsolete, but the catwalks remain.
Many a rumor has been made about the tower being haunted. The generally accepted story is that a love-struck teacher hung herself in the tower, haunting it forever.
None of the story, however, is true (according to Jean Gordon: "no one ever died in the tower"), but conditions in the tower's later years would seem that the tower is in fact haunted. Penny Hannah, an Urbana High teacher who taught in the tower, recalled that it was quite drafty in the tower, and on windy days the false ceiling would blow upwards suddenly and reveal the real ceiling above it in a frightening manner. Hannah also related an indoor fire-escape that led out of the tower into another part of the school. Constructed in the 1960's, it made fire drills a harrowing experience because the stairs were of a metal tread that one could see through. Students were quick to say that fire escape was where the ghost hung herself.
A visit to the tower provides no answers to the haunting issue. Perhaps it is all the better that there is no explanation. The myth of the tower ghost will live in infamy.
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With the software giant is all set to launch the next generation of its tablet, Microsoft is likely to launch Surface 2 on Sep 23.
The launch is most probably to be made at the Microsoft's event in New York on Sep for which it has sent press invitation.
The Surface tablet will be running on Windows RT, the latest operating system from the company; however, the word 'RT' will not be the part of the device.
The invitation shows a screen of a tablet, which is rumoured to be Surface 2, the tablet which Microsoft hopes to compete with Apple's and Samsung's tablet range.
The first generation tablet from the company, Surface, was launched in June last year and later on Surface RT in October, but both had failed to give any type of the resistance to growing popularity of Samsung's tablets and to resist against Apple's iPad series.
Some reports claim that the failure could be caused by the higher price tag from the firm and even the company had to cut the price by 150 dollars later on.
So far following specs have been reported in the tech arena:
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Arthritis & Rheumatism, Volume 63,
November 2011 Abstract Supplement
Abstracts of the American College of
Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
Annual Scientific Meeting
Chicago, Illinois November 4-9, 2011.
Body Mass Index Is Associated with Decreased Response to Initial and Delayed Treatment with Dose Escalated Infliximab in Patients with Recent Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Heimans1, L., van den Broek1, M., Dirven1, L., Schouffoer1, A.A., Speyer2, I., Kerstens3, P.J.S.M., Huizinga4, T.W.J.
Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
Bronovo Hospital, Den Haag, Netherlands
Jan van Breemen Research Institute|Reade, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
VU University medical center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Patients with established RA with a high Body Mass Index (BMI) respond less well to delayed treatment with a fixed dose of TNF-blocker infliximab (IFX).1 The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between BMI and the response to initial and delayed treatment with IFX with dose escalation to a maximum of 10 mg/kg in recent onset RA patients treated according to a disease activity score (DAS) steered treatment protocol.
In a post-hoc analysis of the BeSt study, outcome of treatment with IFX and methotrexate (MTX) was assessed and compared between BMI-categories. (table 1) Initial treatment with IFX (3mg/kg/8 weeks, after a loading dose) and MTX was started in 120 patients. In addition, in 109 patients, IFX and MTX were started after they had failed on 3 treatment steps with disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). In case of insufficient response (DAS >2.4), the IFX dose was increased to 6, then 7.5 and a maximum of 10 mg/kg. Adequate response to IFX was defined as having a DAS <=2.4 for at least 6 months on the IFX initial dose of 3 mg/kg. Failure to respond was defined as being assigned to another treatment regimen because of insufficient response to the maximum IFX dose. Response could be defined as adequate or insufficient in 143 patients. The association between BMI and failing to respond to IFX was assessed with multivariate regression analyses, adjusted for baseline DAS, age, sex, smoking, and anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA)-status.
Outcome of treatment could be defined in 143 patients, of whom 96 received IFX as initial treatment. Patients were categorized as having a normal BMI (<25), being overweight (BMI >25 but <30) or being obese (BMI >=30), according to the WHO classification criteria. No statistically significant differences were found in other baseline characteristics between the three groups. The proportion of rapid responding patients was significantly lower in overweight patients (68%) and obese patients (64%), compared to patients in the normal BMI category (84%). BMI was an independent predictor of failure to respond, with odds ratios (OR) of 2.9 (95% CI 1.1;8.0) for the overweight group and 3.6 (95% CI 1.0;12.6) in the obese group. (table 1) Other independent predictors of failure to respond were female gender (OR 3.4 (95% C.I. 1.05;11.3)) and high baseline DAS (OR 2.1 (1.3;3.6)).
Table 1. BMI and failure to respond to IFX
These results confirm that BMI is associated with response to IFX, with overweight and obese patients more often failing to treatment with IFX than patients with normal BMI, even when IFX is increased to the maximum dose (10mg/kg).
1.Klaasen, R et al. Body mass index and clinical response to infliximab in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheum 2011 Feb;63(2):359364.
To cite this abstract, please use the following information:
Heimans, L., van den Broek, M., Dirven, L., Schouffoer, A.A., Speyer, I., Kerstens, P.J.S.M., et al; Body Mass Index Is Associated with Decreased Response to Initial and Delayed Treatment with Dose Escalated Infliximab in Patients with Recent Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis. [abstract]. Arthritis Rheum 2011;63 Suppl 10 :416


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The College Level Entrance Examination Program, or CLEP, includes general and subject exams. The general exams cover materials in broad areas such as Natural Science, Social Science, and Humanities. The tests allow an individual to demonstrate his or her level of competency no matter when or how the knowledge was acquired. CLEP subject exams cover material included in a number of relatively standard courses taught in colleges and universities throughout the United States. Some of these exams are accepted at Chemeketa Community College, as well as other colleges across the United States, in lieu of course requirements.
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Free-agent designated hitter Luke Scott has agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Scott batted .229 with 14 homers and 55 RBIs in 96 games in a disappointing debut with the Rays last season, when he spent two stints on the disabled list due to back stiffness and a mild strain of his right oblique.
The Rays announced the deal on Wednesday. It includes $750,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances: $50,000 for 400, $150,000 for 450, $250,000 for 500 and $300,000 for 550.
Scott has spent parts of eight major league seasons with Houston, Baltimore and Tampa Bay. He's a .260 career hitter with 126 homers and 396 RBIs.


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I'm pretty sure code readability (doesn't have to be perfect, but at least some organization in there) is one of the requirements. If not then in my opinion it should be.
Would like to hear from a reviewer about this.
You can make the code more readable, but I don't see any reason it should've been rejected based on that file.
I know this isn't what you were asking, but PLEASE stop naming themes "metro" whatever. Maybe the reviewers can start rejecting themes with the name "metro" in them. How many can we have? Does anyone really want to find out?
This isn't the reviewers fault, it's the lack of originality from authors not differentiating their items from the plethora of other "metro" style AND named themes, but you have the power to make the madness end! You could use "metro" in your description, tags, etc.. but the name… again?
Maybe you could name it "[original name] – A Metro Inspired WP Theme" or just put it in the tags, description, whatever. It's really driving me crazy each day to see 10 new themes named "metro" show up on the home page.
Look at it this way. When someone searches for "metro" you get results for 70+ items. Now you have to compete with all of them, plus how ever many new items with that name show up each day. Wouldn't it be smart to come up with an original name that is memorable, stands out and brands your theme uniquely?
Ok, my time on the soap box is almost up. Final plea… help me Obi Wan Reviewer, your my only hope!
Smartik said
@TheMetroGuy, separate styles in more .css files. I see that you have media queries in the same .css file which of course is a bad practice. Responsive design should be optional.
lol .. i have all the stylesheet in only one file.. Never heard that media queries in the main stylesheet is a bad practice
Of course they are optional, since they can be deleted
There also seems to be a fair bit of inline CSS, could have been the issue.
PS, this is an easy tool to make the CSS more readable, especially if you have been moving things around etc. – http://tools.arantius.com/tabifier
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ul is overkill, element id is enough
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This is an error:ul#portfolioul is overkill, element id is enough
Stylesheet Guidelines
- Follow CSS coding standards when authoring your CSS.
- Use valid CSS when possible. As an exception, use vendor-specific prefixes to take advantage of CSS3 features.
- Minimize CSS hacks. The obvious exception is browsers-specific support, usually versions of IE. If possible, separate CSS hacks into separate sections or separate files.
- All possible HTML elements should be styled by the Theme, both in post/page content and in comment content.
- Tables, captions, images, lists, block quotes, et cetera.
- Adding print-friendly styles is highly recommended.
- You can include a print stylesheet with <tt>media="print"</tt> or add in a print media block in your main stylesheet.
This line of code is a bad practice:
div.empty_image{width:100%; height:200px; background: #777; display: inline-block;}.
You should use this one:
.empty_image { width: 100%; height: 200px; background: #777; display: inline-block; }
This also would be helpful http://csscomb.com/
is a bad practise giving prefix identity of css?
prefix identity like
.<theme-prefix>-content { ... }
#<theme-prefix>-wrapper { ... }
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is a bad practise giving prefix identity of css?
prefix identity like .<theme-prefix>-content { ... } #<theme-prefix>-wrapper { ... }
There's no need to prefix classes and IDs in a theme.
For plugins, it's a different story. In that case it's best to prefix them to avoid clashes with other plugins or themes.
billyf, Yes, that's my first step, removing all the commented code.
rvisio_, Pixelous, Thanks friends, I guess these kind of changes are what reviewers expect, as the increase the performance.
Parallelus, Actually, when I submitted my HTML template 7 months ago, there were just 1 or 2 other metro inspired items. Since this is a WordPress version of that template, I have to keep the name. Of course, I reserved some other names for future themes


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Cheese Crisps
These cheddary wafers get their pleasing crackle from a secret ingredient: Rice Krispies. Courtney Waddell's grandmother may have snagged the recipe at her bridge game.
Slideshow: More Tasty Snacks
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- Total Time:
- Servings: 4 dozen crackers
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
How to make this recipe
Preheat the oven to 350°. Position 2 racks in the middle and lower thirds of the oven. In a bowl, beat the butter and cheddar at medium speed until combined. Add the flour, cayenne and salt and beat until a crumbly dough forms. Add the rice cereal and beat briefly to combine.
Form level tablespoons of the dough into balls; place on 4 large baking sheets. Using a fork, press a crosshatch pattern into the balls, pressing them into 2-inch rounds.
Bake the crisps 2 sheets at a time for about 25 minutes, until they are lightly browned; shift the pans from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking for even cooking. Let cool completely.
Make Ahead
The crisps can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.


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Kim Kardashian: All Twisted & Braided Up! (PHOTOS)
Kim Kardashian can't work? The reality star got a whole new look for her very first music video.Is there any look
Kim says on her blog she loves to play with her look:
Hype Williams came up with this Bo Derek braids look for the music video and I loved it!
It took about four hours to do, and believe it or not I fell asleep! I wish I could have worn it longer. We tried out a number of different looks in the video, and I'll be sharing the other looks with you guys here on my blog.
I'm excited (and a little nervous) for you all to hear the song and watch the video. I really hope you all like it!
What do you think of Kim's braids? Tell Celebuzz in the comments!


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The whole team did not rally around him to get him the championship. At Andretti they used every sources they had to get Hunter-Reay the title.
Andretti was more like ferrari and Penske more like Mclaren, in team dynamics.
Had it been JAmes Hinchcliffe who took the lead from Ryan Hunter-Reay at Infineon the team would have made him give it up lead. Yet at Penske they let it go. Bad decision.
The team should have realized that he needs all the points he can on road courses. I just couldn't bear watching Briscoe finishing in front of him at Infineon, I almost knew his title was in jepopardy.


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So funny story… Remember that one time I said I'm not buying anymore yarn? Hahaha, hohoho, hahah heehee…. ahem.
So, uh… ya. Can we skip past the part where I apologize for not being a better person and knitter and stashbuster and can we also skip the part where I try to justify it? Good! I'm glad that's settled and we can put that all behind us; I can tell that we're going to be great friends.
Friends! I want to show you something I just finished making with newly purchased yarn.
I give you Sabrina: an infinity scarf of my own devices. Named so, because that's whom I'm gifting it to and because I'm terrible at naming anything but plants (at least I think my plant names rock). It's a soft and lacy little number that you can easily wrap around twice (or even thrice, if you make it long enough, which I did). I love combining lace motifs almost as much as I love twisted stitches. Do you know about the magic and beauty of twisted stitches? I might make a few mods for future iterations. Like maybe pick up stitches along the edge to add a border of sorts. And I'd probably make it a little shorter since this cowl has a lot of stretch lengthwise when you wear it. But otherwise, I love how it turned out.
Also, this is my first time knitting with Malabragio. Whahahahahaaaaa?!?! I know. I don't know why it's taken me so long to jump on the Malabrigo band wagon. Maybe because most of their colorways disturb me. But this one. This one is a gem. And so nice to work with. So nice that I didn't want to stop knitting with it.
I would really love to write this pattern up and put it up on ravelry. It's kind of late and I'm in a rambling mood, so I'm just going to air my apprehensions and fears for a moment, so bear with me… I'm really nervous and afraid of venturing out there as a designer. Am I good enough? Are my patterns good enough? Are my ideas different enough to stand out? I have to admit that I'm pretty judgmental about other patterns. What I would pay for which patterns and so on. So I think that's how other people are as well. And being rejected is a terrible thought. But I guess we'll never know until I try, right? I'd like to know what you think, as knitters and readers and craft lovers alike: Could you see yourself knitting this? Could you see yourself wearing this? Would you think differently about it if it was a free versus a paid pattern?
Thanks for letting me air my thoughts. And thanks for letting me get away with buying more yarn when I said I wouldn't. You guys are all amazing and I love you.


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Guacamole for a Crowd
Slideshow: Party Dips and Spreads
- Total Time:
- Servings: 40
- 18 Hass avocados, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 2 small tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Tortilla chips, for serving
How to make this recipe
In a large bowl, combine the avocados with the lime juice. Gently fold in the jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro and hot sauce and season generously with salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.
Make Ahead
The guacamole can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours. Serve at room temperature.
Contributed By Melissa Rubel Jacobson Published April 2014


text: Many of the victims were dressed in ceremonial robes; the heads of some were covered with plastic garbage bags and had bullet wounds in them. About half the bodies were found in the village of Cheiry, among the charred remains of a farmhouse, rigged to be blown up by propane canisters using a telephone trigger, reported Kroon, who visited the scene. While there was no explosion, the structure was set on fire around midnight last night. The other victims were found in three chalets 50 miles away.


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Local shares closed flat as the market shadowed a fall in Japan's Nikkei in afternoon trading amid thin volumes.
On Friday, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index edged down 3.1 points, or less than 0.1 per cent, to 5324.1, as earlier gains dissipated.
The trading period between the Christmas and New Year's holidays is traditionally the quietest week of the year for the Australian market as most professional brokers and investment managers take a break and there is little company news.
The Australian market opened higher on a strong lead from the US, where stocks on Wall Street rose after a weekly reading of first-time claims for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest reading in a month. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial both closed at record highs, while the Nasdaq Composite was at a 13-year high.
US President
IG chief market strategist
With only one-and-a half trading days left for 2013, the Australian benchmark index is ahead 13.2 per cent year-to-date and most strategists have more modest expectations for the market's returns next year.
Auscap Asset Management portfolio manager
'Appropriate to maintain flexibility'
"The market is more fully priced now than a year ago, so it is appropriate to maintain flexibility and liquidity to take advantage of opportunities as and when they arise."
Information technology was the worst performing sector, down 0.8 per cent as
Several big stocks with strong exposure to US dollar denominated earnings dragged the bourse down despite a depreciation in the dollar to US89.02¢ at the Australian close, down from US89.11¢ when the stock exchange closed early on Christmas eve. The dollar hit a three-year low at US88.60¢ last week.
Vaccine exporter
The big four banks were mixed.
Boxing Day sales better than expected
Morningstar updated its forecasts for
Food and liquor stocks were mostly higher as Woolworths edged up 1 cent to $33.71, while
Retail stocks were mixed despite bargain hunters flocking to the shops.
Australian Retailers Association boss Russell Zimmerman said forecasts for $15.1 billion to be spent nationwide in January might be surpassed, after members reported the Boxing Day sales had got off to a better-than-expected start.
Australia's largest department stores were both ahead as
"We have been cautiously optimistic on the retail sector for some time," Mr Carleton said.
"The pre and post Christmas period is a critical one for retailers, so evidence of year on year trends will be important. It appears that discounting has been a more significant this year, especially prior to Christmas, so it will also be necessary to understand what impact this has had on margins."
Forge Group forges ahead
Metals and mining was the best-performing sector as
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Giving a look at plenty of funny scenes, the promo video highlights the fair-skinned princess as she is transformed into a warrioress and taught some fighting skills by the seven dwarves.
Relativity Media has unveiled a brand new sneak-peek video for Tarsem Singh's upcoming Snow White film "Mirror Mirror". Making its way out via Parents Connect, the clip offers plenty of never-before-seen hilarious scenes that are not featured in the first trailer. It also shows some testimonies from lead actress Lily Collins.
In it, Collins' Snow White is seen getting trained by the seven dwarves to be a leader of bandits. The dwarves change the princess' classy signature into a pirate-like look, and give her some physical training like walking on a giant stone ball. It additionally sees some funny moments involving Armie Hammer's Prince Andrew Alcott as he is "tortured" when taken hostage by the dwarves.
Instead of presenting a dark twist of the classic Grimm tale, the movie will eschew the traditional story in favor of a more modern tale full of comedy and adventure. After her evil stepmother kills her father and destroys the kingdom, Snow White bands together with a gang of seven quarrelsome dwarves to reclaim what is rightly hers.
"Mirror Mirror" is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. theaters on March 16. While Singh works behind the lens, Melisa Wallack and Jason Keller serve as the screenwriters. Joining Collins and Hammer in the cast ensemble are Julia Roberts, Sean Bean, Nathan Lane, Mare Winningham, Michael Lerner and Robert Emms.


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People say that I'm not fat. My husband shut me up if I go into a long monologue about how I need to diet and how I don't feel pretty anymore. I think, women oftentimes go through this phase, and they go through it a lot. We are worried more about getting fat than not finding mr. right. I think I am going through this phase of wanting to look better and wanting to look great.
I am 139 pounds. I am 5 feet and 4 inches tall. I am a medium and my UK size is 10. I have normal BMI. I'm not overweight. People don't really consider me fat. I think people would see me as someone with a normal built. Even if this is so, I still want to go on a diet and want to shed off some weight.
Recently, my dad and sister went through this diet. My dad lost 10 pounds in two weeks and my sister lost 6 pounds. I think I would be happy with ten pounds, but more would make me happier. Before I started, I wanted to understand how South Beach worked. I browsed through this site: South Beach Diet
Now, who would make my meal. Basically, our household help went through a cooking class for South Beach. This was a class by 25 Mushrooms Kitchen. You can visit their facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/25-Mushrooms-Kitchen/265457242131
So great, now that you have all been oriented as to how I am, now let me take you through this journey.
Breakfast was not bad… not bad at all.
This was breakfast, and I was not being sarcastic about my comment. It was scrambled egg with cheese, spinach and mushrooms mixed into it. I thought it would not last me until lunch, but it did! I had my breakfast at 7am.
For lunch, i had grilled chicken breast with vinaigrette mixed with tomato and basil. It was again so delicious. I had lunch at 12 noon. At around 2, I had a little bit of a headache. It is very important to hydrate. I think I was a bit dehydrated during that time. I bought lite greaseless peanuts for my mid-afternoon snack. I just had a few, since I was busy working.
At 6:00 pm, I wanted to go out for a run, but just couldn't. I felt weak. I just went home and rested. I might jog tomorrow morning though. Dinner was lean meat with an amazing tomato based sauce with mushroom. I ate at 8pm. It is now 9:30 pm and I feel pretty weak. I think i'm still not used to this diet. I'm too tired to think. I think I better rest.


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Big splash for small-market Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota never has been "flyover country" to Zach Parise.
The star forward grew up here, honed his hockey skills here and built a house here to make sure his roots remain in Minnesota for the long term.
Yet even in hockey-mad Minnesota, where the passion for the sport may only be rivaled by the country on its northern border, the Twin Cities always has been considered a medium-sized market that doesn't have enough sizzle to lure the biggest names in the game.
When Parise and fellow blue-chip free agent Ryan Suter decided to sign matching 13-year, $98 million contracts with the Wild, part of their aim was to turn Minnesota into a destination for the best pros in the league.
"At the end of the day, hopefully, with Ryan and I coming here, good players want to play with good players," Parise said Monday when he was introduced with Suter at a news conference. "Hopefully, that helps influence some people."
There's a chip on the shoulder of sports fans in these parts who have grown tired of being overshadowed by the big cities and seeing their teams passed over time and again.
So to see a team in their state score the two best players on the free-agent market — and spend a ton of money to keep them away from the deep pockets in New York and Chicago — stood as one of the bigger days in Minnesota sports history.
"Free agents of Zach and Ryan's caliber are often attracted to the major markets where there is more attention, brighter spotlights, and frankly, more money," owner Craig Leipold said. "These two chose Minnesota over those things and, in doing so, they have transformed our franchise. We've all walked a little taller since July 4."
The goal is to keep that swagger going. The Wild lost the only other true star the franchise has had when Marian Gaborik left in 2009.
Since then, the Wild have spent good money on winger Martin Havlat, who never fit in with the team and was traded to San Jose, to extend center Mikko Koivu and keep the franchise building block from leaving and added Dany Heatley in a trade last summer.
But nothing like this. Parise, the captain of the New Jersey Devils, was the most sought-after forward on the market. Suter was the most prized defenseman available. And the Wild got 'em both.
"This," general manager Chuck Fletcher said, "just takes it to a whole new level."


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I'm on my third batch of Rose's Pumpkin cake in one week. It's so good I can't stop making it. I use a 15 oz can of pumpkin puree and I can't help feeling bad for the 2 oz of pumpkin that don't make it into the batter. And I hate to waste things. What on earth can I do with 2 oz of pumpkin? Any thoughts?
As a side note I have made cupcakes with the recipe and they turned out great. I've also frosted with cream cheese frosting, and it's out of this world (Rose's recipe on pg 85 of RHC for the "whiter frosting" made with powdered sugar). I have made the burnt orange silk meringue buttercream, and others adored it, but I have some strange aversion to anything orange. The fruit, not the color. I'd like to say I'll try to post a picture of my cakes, but frankly, with two toddlers I'm lucky I have time to shower.


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Canyon Concert Ballet is very proud of our talented and specialized staff. We currently employ 22 permanent faculty members who teach approximately 100 classes each month. In addition to our resident instructors we often welcome guest faculty such as Professor Carol Roderick, Katherine Lawrence, and David Taylor, to teach Master Classes or assist with specific choreography needs. Many of our dedicated instructors have attained graduate degrees in dance education and some have won teaching awards. All are committed to our philosophy of excellence in dance education, quality performance, and helping students reach their full potential.
Current Canyon Concert Ballet Faculty
Judy Bejarano
Advanced Modern Instructor & Choreographer
Judy Bejarano teaches Modern Dance Technique for Canyon Concert Dance Center. She has also staged contemporary works on Canyon Concert Ballet's Company. Bejarano received her Master of Fine Arts from C.U. Boulder in dance with an emphasis in choreography. She also teaches Improvisation, Choreography and Modern Technique at Colorado State University. Bejarano is the artistic director of IMPACT Dance Company, a dance/theatre company whose performances speak to issues in our everyday lives. She collaborates and creates custom events with area art groups as well as for private events. Bejarano is increasingly interested in redefining the relationship between performer and audience, therefore; IMPACT's work can be found in nontraditional spaces, from art galleries, to storefronts, to airplane hangars. Bejarano is also interested in exploring the use of dance as a collaborative outreach tool and has a long term relationship with the arts programs at Pathways Hospice. The company also has a well established integrated arts outreach program called Every Voice Matters. Bejarano's work has been selected for many regional and national festivals including National American College Dance Festival, Colorado Choreographers Showcase, and Gala Concert for the National Dance Association Festival. Her "topic driven work" often uses original text, dance and projection, and continues to be commissioned at the university level and by independent dance, theatre and music groups. Bejarano, an enthusiastic and demanding instructor, teaches workshops and residencies throughout the region.
Laurel Brubacher
Ballet Academy Program Coordinator & Advanced Ballet Instructor
Laurel Brubacher has been a student at CCB since 1991 and joined the company in 1999. In 2000 she attended the World Masters at Vail Summer Intensive where she had the privilege to study with Marina Leonova of The Bolshoi Ballet Academy and Francesca Zumbo and Jacques Namont of The Paris Opera Ballet. She has also studied ballet with Lorita Travaglia, Galina Yordanova, Gabriella Komleva, Stanislav Issaev,Sergey Kozadayev, David Taylor, Melissa Corr, and many other distinguished teachers. Some of her favorite roles with CCB include: Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Tinkerbell in Peter Pan, Nikiya in excerpts from La Bayadere, Giselle in excerpts from Giselle, an Ugly Stepsister in Cinderella, and The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. Laurel holds a BA in Arts and Humanities from CSU and will complete a second Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition in May 2015. She enjoys teaching Advanced Ballet at CCB and currently serves CCB as the Dance Theatre Division Coordinator, as well.
Melissa Corr
Ballet Mistress, Advanced Ballet Instructor & Artistic Advisor
Melissa Corr, a native New Yorker, has been a leading figure in the training of classical dancers in our tri-state region for over 35 years. Her rigorous Russian based training system provides her students with the discipline, technique and motivation to pursue professional careers in dance. Her students are involved in companies throughout the United States and abroad. Ms. Corr is currently the Ballet Mistress and an Advanced and Company ballet instructor. She recently retired from the Dance Department at Colorado State University, where she instructed ballet technique and staged classic works, along with her own contemporary choreography. She lives in Fort Collins with her husband Jim. She is an avid hiker and loves to garden.
Vanessa Hearn
Ballet Instructor
Vanessa Hearn began her dance training at CCB at the age of 3. A dedicated student, she became a member of the CCB company at age 15 and has taught ballet focusing in the Vaganova and RAD techniques for 6 years at CCB. In addition to teaching, Vanessa has also choreographed numerous dances and set pieces for the CCB company. Vanessa is trained in several dance disciplines including: Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, Swing, and Salsa, and has performed in over 50 productions. She enjoys teaching children and adults alike. She trained under Mia Michaels of So You Think You Can Dance, Misha Tchoupakov of Salt Lake City Ballet and Regional Dance America, and Lorita Travaglia of Colorado Ballet. Vanessa graduated with honors from CSU and served as CCB's Interim Director during the 2014 Fall Semester.
Amy Hughes
Ballet Instructor, Choreographer & Artistic Advisor
Amy joined Canyon Concert Ballet as a Company dancer in 1993. She began teaching for the school in 1995, and loves working with students and helping them to be the best dancers they can be. In fact, many current Company dancers started in her Ballet 1, 2, and 3 classes. She received her dance training from Colorado Ballet, Boston Ballet, and Ballet West, and has received instructor training in both the Royal Academy of Dance and Vaganova styles. Amy also choreographs ballets, solos, and contemporary ballet pieces for CCB's Youth Ensemble. As well as teaching dance, Amy teaches sixth grade English at Lincoln Middle IB School.
Teal McConnell
Young Dancer Program Coordinator
Teal grew up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where began dancing at the age of six at The Dancers Workshop. She was first introduced to Modern but then opened up to Ballet and Jazz. While training at Dancers Workshop she participated in productions of The Nutcracker and The Art's on the Hill Festival. In 2000, she moved to Fort Collins with her family and continued her training at Canyon Concert Ballet. Teal has performed in many CCB productions, including: The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and The Wizard of Oz. By far, her favorite roles were in Across the Tracks which allowed her to explore different dance genres in one production. Teal began teaching at CCB in 2005 and grew her position to become the Young Dancer Program Coordinator and Queen of the Fairy Princess Kingdom each Summer. She is also the Harmony Studio Manager. Currently Teal is finishing working on a degree in Elementary Education at the University of Northern Colorado.
Erica Mugoye
Ballet Company Manager, Instructor, Choreographer & Artistic Advisor
Erica Mugoye started dancing at Canyon Concert Ballet in 1990, and has performed in more than 50 CCB productions. She has been teaching at CCB since 2000, and is currently the Assistant to the Artistic Director as well as the Company Manager and Ballet Instructor. Ms. Mugoye trained under well known dance instructors Gabriella Komleva, of the Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, Galina Yordanova, resident guest teacher and choreographer for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Canada, Carole Roderick, Director of the CSU Dance Teachers' Institute, and Lorita Travaglia, Ballet Mistress for Colorado Ballet. In addition to ballet, Ms. Mugoye has studied many forms of dance including Jazz, Modern, Contact Improvisation, Spanish, Swing, Salsa, Character, Tap, and Hip-Hop.
Alicia Laumann
Interim Artistic Director, Advanced Ballet and Modern Instructor, & Choreographer
Bio and photo coming soon
David Taylor
Advanced Ballet Instructor & Choreographer
Bio and photo coming soon
Raoslaw "Radek" Kokoszka
Advanced Ballet Instructor
Bio and photo coming soon
James Wallace
Advanced Ballet Instructor & Choreographer
Bio and photo coming soon
Abby Behm
School Director & Ballet Instructor
Bio and photo coming soon
Bre Prentice-Griffin
Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical & Tap Instructor
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Melissa Cody
Ballet & Lyrical Instructor
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Sarah Bailey
Young Dancer Program Instructor
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Nicole Ferreri
Young Dancer Program Instructor
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Brenda Van Fossen-Moore
Ballet Instructor
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Maggie Jung
Hip-Hop & Musical Theater Instructor
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Meaghan Suchomel
Ensemble Director, Jazz & Lyrical Instructor
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Alta Thuesen
Lyrical, Modern & Musical Theater Instructor
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Washington: The New York Times has called for the legalisation of marijuana, comparing the federal ban on cannabis to Prohibition.
In an editorial on Saturday, the prestige publication said marijuana laws disproportionately impacting young black men and that addiction and dependence are "relatively minor problems" especially compared with alcohol and tobacco.
"It took 13 years for the United States to come to its senses and end Prohibition, 13 years in which people kept drinking, otherwise law-abiding citizens became criminals and crime syndicates arose and flourished," the newspaper said.
"It has been more than 40 years since Congress passed the current ban on marijuana, inflicting great harm on society just to prohibit a substance far less dangerous than alcohol. The federal government should repeal the ban on marijuana."
Noting that the editorial board reached its conclusion after much discussion, The Times described the social costs of marijuana laws as "vast."
Citing FBI figures showing there were 658,000 arrests for marijuana possession in 2012 - far higher than for cocaine, heroin and their derivatives - it said "the result is racist, falling disproportionately on young black men, ruining their lives and creating new generations of career criminals".
While advocating for a ban on marijuana sales to those under 21, because of "legitimate concerns about marijuana on the development of adolescent brains," the paper also said the "moderate use of marijuana does not appear to pose a risk for otherwise healthy adults".
The influential newspaper said: "There are no perfect answers to people's legitimate concerns about marijuana use.
"But neither are there such answers about tobacco or alcohol, and we believe that on every level - health effects, the impact on society and law-and-order issues - the balance falls squarely on the side of national legalisation."
The editorial, titled Repeal Prohibition, Again, kicks off a series of stories about the issue and invites readers to weigh in.
The call comes just weeks after recreational pot sales began in Washington, making the western US state just the second after Colorado to allow people to buy marijuana with no medical requirement.
Also earlier this month, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill making New York the 23rd state to legalise marijuana for medical use.
Harsh anti-drug laws have a long history in the US, with the presidential administration of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan pushing for aggressive prosecution and stiffer sentencing.
The reconsideration of drug laws comes as debts have forced US states to consider the high cost of incarceration for non-violent criminals, as well as how evenly drug sentences have been applied across different racial groups and income levels.
AFP, New York Times, Fairfax


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Visionary Film #24
Signs and Meaning in Cinema #34
Signs and Meaning: White of the Eye
(Donald Cammell; 1987)
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- Inquiring Camera Girl said...
This is just beautiful... creepy... amazing.
- September 28, 2009 10:19 PM
- marietta said...
Aber auch verstörend und faszinierend zugleich.Stanley Kubrick?
- September 29, 2009 10:17 AM
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Beautiful, creepy, amazing pretty much describes almost any film Cammell directed.
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Hello everyone,
I'm not finding much in the way of direct comparisons between these models.
Elph 520 HS
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PowerShot SX260
I wanted the 520 because of the small size relative to the zoom (and price) but then read where PC Mag gave it a bad review, claiming it has a tiny sensor and poor low light performance.
I though that these new back-illuminated CMOS's were studs at low light?
PC Mag then gave the 330 high praise. Which confuses me.
I really like the PowerShot SX260 and its zoom, but the 330 is newer (may have newer features?) and this is for my 70 year old mother who currently uses a Powershot A540 and will likely appreciate bells and whistles over minor differences in picture quality (minor to her, maybe...that's what I'm here to find out).
She rarely ever prints anything out, but her A540 let us down in a large way today. We were taking an important photo in mid light conditions with no flash and everything looked good on the camera itself, but when uploaded to laptop screen, the resolution was horrible.
She wants zoom, small size, good image quality (will likely never use anything but auto) and bells and whistles that she will likely never use. And of course battery life is nice too.
I have read that some of the new Elph's almost never need a flash their low light is so good. Is that true with any of the above?
In short (TL/DR) taking price out of it and the fact that the PowerShot SX260 has been a stud for so long, out of the three (or maybe there's a 4th option), is one head and shoulders above or below? Or should I just get here the most feature rich out of the three?
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Result: Settlements valued at over $700 million
Year: 2003, 2004, 2006
Representing businesses and consumers, Lieff Cabraser prosecuted multiple private antitrust cases against Microsoft Corporation in state courts across the country, including Florida, New York, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Plaintiffs alleged that Microsoft had engaged in anticompetitive conduct, violated state deceptive and unfair business practices statutes, and overcharged businesses and consumers for Windows operating system software and for certain software applications, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office.
In August 2006, the New York Supreme Court granted final approval to a settlement that made available up to $350 million in benefits for New York businesses and consumers. In August 2004, the Court in the North Carolina action granted final approval to a settlement valued at over $89 million.
In June 2004, the Court in the Tennessee action granted final approval to a $64 million settlement.
In November 2003, in the Florida Microsoft litigation, the Court granted final approval to a $202 million settlement, one of the largest antitrust settlements in Florida history.
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Before practice several Mets posed for pictures for the Mets Cook Book that will be out in May. Carlos Beltran made a salad and joked they don't trust him with a stove.
Damion Easley said his specialty is eating.
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Published: August 1, 2006 at 8:42 AMIron Eagle is so plain, it is so not Busch Gardens. I like Griffon & Voltare. Something exotic or mystical. Iron Eagle is something for other places/parks.
Published: August 1, 2006 at 10:07 AMI vote for Griffon.
Published: August 1, 2006 at 12:00 PMIt could be that they are trying to throw people off, but it could also be that maybe they have more than one ride in the works...not next year, but perhaps down the line somewhere.
Published: August 1, 2006 at 1:34 PMsmart thinkin Erik.. What BGE needz to do is tear down the Wild Reserve & put new country(they got plenty of space)
Published: August 1, 2006 at 5:31 PMI like the name "OptimusPrime".
Thats got a certain ring to it, maybe I'll get the email address!
Published: August 2, 2006 at 5:02 AMActually, "Griffon" is just a diversion. The new ride's name will be, in reality, "Merv."
Published: August 2, 2006 at 5:31 PMI'm sure you all know this is the same ride that's down in Tampa; Sheikra. From what I've heard, it's called the Griffon. But who knows...things change on a daily basis down there.


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Disney Wonder - July 2012 - Alaskan Adventure: Disney Wonder Cruise Review by Jaymndad
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Disney Wonder - July 2012 - Alaskan Adventure
Destination: Alaska
Embarkation: Seattle
TRANSPORTATION - We flew into Seattle from Southern CA. We used the transportation company that the hotel recommended and it worked out great. Since their were 17 of us, we had a large group, we reserved two of their vans. They took us from the airport to the hotel. Then on the day of the cruise we had two vans pick us up at the hotel and take us to the Pier. Then following the curise we had the same company send two vans to the Pier and take us back to SeaTac. More Everything worked out great with the transportation.
HOTEL - We began our adventure to Alaska, and this was our second cruise there (first on Disney), by arriving a couple of days early to look around Seattle. We stayed at the Hampton Inn-Downtown Seattle. It is in a great location. We walked to the Space Needle. Took the monorail to downtown area and walked around PIKE PLACE. You have to visit TELLOW LEAF CUPCAKES if you ever find yourself in the area. The breakfast at the Hotel was very good and the rooms were clean and comfortable.
SHIP INFO - We were booked on the DISNEY WONDER. It is not their newest ship, nor is it their biggest ship. But having said that, we found it very clean and well maintained. We did a ART OF THE THEME tour and found it very informative. They told you about the different art work, different carpeting and all the different DISNEY artifacts on the ship. Again this was very INFORMATIVE and well worth the time.
ACTIVITIES - Since DISNEY owns a major motion picture company they have a theater on board that shows first run films. BRAVE had just been released shortly before the cruise and we were able to watch it for FREE on board the ship. As well as CARS 2, AVENGERS, JOHN CARTER..etc.
KIDS CLUB (Oceaneers Club) - The kids club was open from 7:00am - 12:00midnight daily. Our 4 year old LOVED it. There were lots of activities going on through out the day for them. As well as the pool. We were in Alaska in July so it was not to warm, but put children around a pool and they will definitely want to jump in. Especially with a slide! The kids were kept busy, we did not see any children running the halls or playing elevator tag, something we experienced on Carnival.
ROOM STEWARD - Our room steward was excellent and very attentive to whatever we needed.
DINING ROOM STAFF - The dining room staff was on top of every detail. They learned our names and what we liked to drink. After the first day, every time we entered the dining room our four year old had his favorite drink waiting for him. They knew to feed the children first and keep them entertained so not to bother the other passengers. DISNEY has a policy where you eat in a different restaurant each night and your wait staff rotates with you. This is a great idea. It was fun to see our same servers each night.
ENTERTAINMENT - Whether it was the live stage show, movies or entertainment in the lobby/bars there was something for everyone in our group.
PHONES - Each stateroom on DISNEY comes with 2 wave phones. These are cordless phones that work anywhere on the ship. They even work on the dock at some of the ports, BUT keep in mind if you lose it - THEY CHARGE YOU. No, we did not lose it, but we were very careful with it. The phone not only call, but also have the ability to text - YEAH!!
SUMMARY - Hands down if you can afford the cost, and they do tend to run on the high end, I would not hesitate to re-book another cruise on DISNEY. With or without children it was a very enjoyable cruise and Alaska is beyond BEAUTIFUL! We are consdiering another trip there next summer. Less
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Some bacteria can synthesize cellulose when they are cultivated under adequate conditions. These bacteria produce a mat of cellulose on the top of the culture medium, which is formed by a three-dimensional coherent network of pure cellulose nanofibers. Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been widely used in different fields, such as the paper industry, electronics and tissue engineering due to its remarkable mechanical properties, conformability and porosity. Nanocomposites based on BC have received much attention, because of the possibility of combining the good properties of BC with other materials for specific applications. BC nanocomposites can be processed either in a static or an agitated medium. The fabrication of BC nanocomposites in static media can be carried out while keeping the original mat structure obtained after the synthesis to form the final nanocomposite or by altering the culture media with other components. The present article reviews the issue of biocompatibility of BC and BC nanocomposites. Biomedical aspects, such as surface modification for improving cell adhesion,
Cellulose is the most abundant biomass material on earth [
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a type of cellulose synthesized by some bacteria. In stationary culture conditions, these bacteria produce a thick gel or pellicle of cellulose on the surface of the liquid medium. BC differs from plant cellulose in its higher purity, crystallinity, degree of polymerization and tensile strength [
Traditionally, BC is used as raw material for a Filipino dessert called "nata-de-coco" [
In this paper, we review the use of BC and BC-based structures as biomaterials and discuss issues related to their biocompatibility. First, we present the main characteristics of BC structures, including their morphology, their mechanical properties, as well as the processing routes used for their production. Then, we discuss the properties of BC as a biomaterial, including its rheological properties in the humid state, biocompatibility and biodegradability. The following section deals with the techniques used for improving the biocompatibility of BC. Some examples of surface modification and preparation of BC composites are given. Finally, we give several examples of BC-based structures for biomedical and clinical applications, with details concerning the biocompatibility achieved in each case.
BC structures are formed by extracellulary-excreted nanofibers produced by various species of bacteria, including
The nanofibers of BC are ribbon-like structures of around 100 nm in diameter and around 100 µm in length. These ribbons are made up of bundles of cellulose microfibrils of 2–4 nm in diameter [
The mechanical properties of these structures strongly depend on the properties of the network. Grande
SEM micrograph of a bacterial cellulose sample showing a coherent 3-D network formed by cellulose fibers connected by physical joints [
These remarkable mechanical properties are due to the uniform ultrafine-fiber network structure, the high planar orientation of the ribbon-like fibers when compressed into sheets and the good chemical stability of BC [
BC networks can be used in its native state as a gel-like material, hot-pressed as a dry sheet or freeze-dried. They can also be used as part of a composite with another material. There are several reported processing routes for the production of BC composites. Some authors have tried to disintegrate the cellulose network structure in order to blend it as standard nanofiller [
Other routes consist in introducing a second phase during the development of the BC network. Touzel
Scheme of the BC-starch Bottom-Up process: (
BC is used in the humid state for most biomedical applications. In this state, the BC network resembles a gel. BC gels are not easily rehydrated once they have lost water. Due to their irreversible nature, native BC gels have been named "never-dried BC" [
According to Gatenholm and Klem [
Biocompatibility is the ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific application [
Due to its biocompatibility, BC has been used as a scaffold for tissue engineering application [
Of all the requirements listed by Hutmacher, biodegradability seems to be the most difficult to meet for BC-based biomaterials. Cellulose has a high degree of crystallinity and a compact structure. Cellulase enzymes capable of performing cellulose hydrolysis are not present in animals, but are produced by fungi and bacteria. Li
BC and BC-based composites have been used as scaffolds for cell seeding. Several studies have confirmed that different cells, such as human embryonic kidney cells (HEK) [
It seems that the surface of native BC does not promote cell adhesion. The interfacial characteristics of biomaterials play a key role in cell adhesion. The surfaces should promote the specific absorption of proteins and subsequent cellular interaction [
Optical micrographs of HEK cells for one day of culture in a composite of BC-Hidroxyapatite [
Experimental evidence shows that surface modification of BC by nitrogen-containing plasma improves cell adhesion in the case of microvascular and neuroblast cells, but has no effect on fibroblast cells [
A different approach to improve BC biocompatibility consists in preparing BC composites with various biomaterials. Wang
Collagen has also been used to improve BC biocompatibility. Collagen has been used in biomedical applications due to its biodegradability, low antigenicity and cell-binding properties [
BC-chitosan composites have been prepared in order to improve some of the properties of native BC structures. Kim
Also, chitosan has been shown to improve some other important characteristics of BC. Ul-Islam
Other biomaterials used to improve the biocompatibility of BC include starch [
Biocompatibility can also be improved by controlling the properties of BC-based structures. The porosity of BC networks can influence the response of cells. The density of the mesh of the BC networks could prevent cell migration into the biomaterial [
The control of porosity can also be used to modify the water holding capacity (WHC) and water release rate of BC structures (WRR). Both WHC and WRR determine the usefulness of BC as a dressing material [
Bone is a composite material with an organic phase (collagen and noncollagenous proteins) and an inorganic mineral phase (calcium hydroxyapatite). Among the different materials used in bone tissue engineering and bone grafts, ceramics have been used extensively [
It has been proven that BC nanofibers can mimic collagen nanofibers for Ca-P minerals deposition via biomineralization. The resultant Ca-P minerals are platelet-like calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite (Hap), similar to the hydroxyapatite found in natural bone [
In order to improve the biocompatibility and osteoconductivity of BC in bone-related biomedical applications, Grande
Synthetic blood vessels of other materials, such as Dacron® and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene are available at large diameters (6–10 mm). By contrast, small diameters vessels (<6mm) for coronary, carotid and femoral arteries are still under investigation [
The biocompatibility of such BC-based blood vessels has been evaluated by
BC-based blood vessels, known as BASYC®, have been tested in five mice. The BC implants were attached in an artificial defect of the carotid artery for one year. These BASYC® vessels were shown to be stable vascular conduits [
The potential use of BC-based composites for the production of heart valve replacements is currently under study. Milton and Wan [
Hemocompatibility of surfaces that are in contact with blood should be further studied. It is well known that blood-contacting surfaces may activate coagulation and thrombus formation due to the interaction of such surfaces with blood proteins and platelets. Fink
BC gels have been used for wound dressings. According to Czaja
There are three commercially available BC-based coverings, namely Xcell®, Bioprocess® and Biofill®. Legeza
Advanced degeneration of articular cartilage is often treated with the total replacement of joints by prostheses. Due to wear and osteolysis, the lifespan of these prostheses is limited. Some studies have shown that BC composites could be used as cartilage replacement material. Azuma
Other less-documented biomedical applications include the use of BC for the production of contact lenses [
Bacterial cellulose-based structures have been used for many biomedical applications, including bone tissue engineering, blood vessels and wound dressings, among others, since BC has proved to be a nontoxic biocompatible material. Some properties of BC, such as porosity, density, water holding capacity and its high strength make BC-based materials suitable for such biomedical applications. However, unmodified native BC is not always suitable for biomedical applications. For instance, cells tend to grow in the presence of native BC, but they do not attach themselves to an unmodified native BC substrate. In order to improve BC biocompatibility, several strategies have been proposed, including surface modification, porosity modification and preparation of BC composites. However, the physical stability and relatively low degradation rate of cellulose inside the human body could present challenges for BC to be able to be used in certain biomedical applications (such as scaffolds for tissue engineering). Further studies are needed in order to elucidate the way of promoting and controlling the biodegradation of cellulose. This could in fact facilitate the use of BC-based structures in other biomedical applications.


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How big is the swelling? Is it on the upper or the lower eyelid?
Hi Dr. A.S.Desai, thank you for taking my question.
It is on the upper eyelid.
It doesn't seem similar, because there is no redness on my eyelid. I've taken a photo of my eyelid, how can I upload?
Yes, please do so.
Unable to open the image
I'll try to upload it again..
Can you see a paperclip logo on this box where you are typing your responses?
Normally, I have single eyelid, but the swelling causes my eyelid become double..
Yes, I used the clip to upload
but unfortunately the only thing which is displayed is -" full size image" but nothing opens on clicking it.
can you open this link? DANGEROUS URL REMOVED/JACUSTOMERf1zk2bz1/2012-06-07_011214_photo_jun_06,_20_46_40.jpg
this is the link that I clicked on the "full size image"
No even that is not working. Nevermind I guess we will have to do without the picture for now.
there is not any signs of infection, just pure swelling
One of the possibilities for such a painless swelling on the upperlid is a chalazion.
A chalazion is a painless inflammation of the meibomian gland( modified sebaceous gland) present in the lids.
but there is no signs of chalazion on my eyelid, like if I close my eyes, you won't see anything on the eyelid
It can occur at any age group for no specific reason but is more often seen in those with refractive errors( short sighted or far sighted) as they tend to rub their eyes more than others.
When you close your eye , you mean the swelling disappears?
I have seen 3 doctors, they flip my eyelid, and it is normal
no, the swelling is there, but it doesn't show, it shows when I open my eyes because I have single eyelid, so it becomes double
Is the swelling diffuse all along the eyelid or is it localised ?
more localised, it only appears at the very edge near my eyelashes
Is it only in one eye or both eyes?
only one eye
Were all the 3 doctors you approached ophthalmologists?
no, they are general doctors
Well In that case it would be better to get the eye examined in detail by an ophthalmologist as a closer first hand look could help. If a chalazion is not a possibility then we have to rule out if there is any cystic swelling there ( as it disappaers on closing the eye).
Dermatochalasis is what doubling of the lid means but is usually bilateral and is seen in older age group.
the swelling is more like a line than round shape though
no, I'm not having dermatochalasis.. I think it is better if I show you the picture
Looks like the skin is folded over and is giving the appearance of a double lid when the eye is open but disappears when closed.
Ok I'll wait
can you try to click on the "full size image"?
Click on the paperclip, then on the logo along image URL box, then click on browse in image upload box, then just press insert at each box. I think something is missing as we are unable to see the picture you are trying to send inspite of attempting.
that's what I did...
can you see this? http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums/z347/iCosmo/?action=view¤t=PhotoJun06204640.jpg
Yes i can finally see the image now
great :)
I can see a lid crease on the right side but not on the left side.
that's right
Is it the right eye crease you are mentioning bout as the linear swelling?
yes, that is the right eye
It looks more like blepharitis.
Inflammation fo the lid.
one of the doc give me polymyxin B eyedrop for that, b/c she couldn't think of a reason, so she cures my eyelid according to blepharitis, but the drop doesn't work..
No, eyedrops would have no effect here. Initially you can try giving war compresses twice a day( 10 mins each).
during the first 3-4 days, the swelling was on and off during the day, not always stayed like that until last friday
Excuse my spelling error- typing mistake- it is warm compresses.
I tried warm and cool compresses, but it doesn't work at all..
Have you tried oral anti-inflammatory medicines so far?
No. I only tried Loratadine, Cetirizine and the eye drop
are anti-inflammatory medicines OTC?
If none of these measure help then symptomatic treatment in the form of anti-inflammatory medicines can be tried. Such as Tab. Acetaminophen 500 mg + Tab.Diclofenac 50 mg, 1 tablet twice a day for 3-4 days. This is purely for the swelling ( even in the absence of pain or fever this can be taken).
If not the combination , then plain acetaminophen can also be taken.
they are available over the counter.
I tried asprin though..
If the swelling subsides then you can stop the medicines. If it persists then it is better to get the eye examined by an ophthalmologist.
Do you think Aspirin would help just as Acetaminophen?
My concern is that I might never find the cause and the swelling would keep on forever..
Well then it is time for a closer look by an opthalmologist. May have to look for causes deeper than just the lid.
No, surely the cause can be determined.
But so far none of the doctors know why...
and it has never happened to me
usually I get swollen eyes in the morning, but they disappear within 1 hr at most..
That is quite typical of blepharitis or meibomitis.
Meibomitis occurs due to inflammation of the meibomian glands.
Warm compresses and lid scrub with 50:50 diluted baby shampoo is very effective as it helps to drain the pent secretions of these glands.
After a closer look the ophthalmologist may want to start a steroid eye ointment to bring the swelling down.
I tried warm compress, nothing changed...
One doctor told me there is no drug that can reduce the swelling...
because I was asking for medicine to reduce it
if this continue to last for a month, do u think it could be something more unusual and serious?
No, it certainly is not something serious.
But I'm afraid that it is not going away
Try the lid scrub and analgesic for another few days and consult an ophthalmologist in the meanwhile. I am sure it will subside with symptomatic treatment.
You need prescription for steroid eye ointment, so I guess going to an ophthalmologist makes sense.
Ok, I'll do that. Do you think I should see a skin doctor too?
The skin appears to be normal in appearance.But a dermatologist can be approached if the ophthalmologist thinks so.
Please let me know if I can answer anything else in this regard.
Do you think it is some kind of allergy?
Since anti-allergy medicines have shown no effect, it could be non-allergy cause.
I see. Thank you for your time, I'll do what you advised. :)
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It was almost a haiku


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CAMBRIDGE – Capitalism is in the throes of its most severe crisis in many decades. A combination of deep recession, global economic dislocations, and effective nationalization of large swathes of the financial sector in the world's advanced economies has deeply unsettled the balance between markets and states. Where the new balance will be struck is anybody's guess.
Those who predict capitalism's demise have to contend with one important historical fact: capitalism has an almost unlimited capacity to reinvent itself. Indeed, its malleability is the reason it has overcome periodic crises over the centuries and outlived critics from Karl Marx on. The real question is not whether capitalism can survive – it can – but whether world leaders will demonstrate the leadership needed to take it to its next phase as we emerge from our current predicament.
Capitalism has no equal when it comes to unleashing the collective economic energies of human societies. That is why all prosperous societies are capitalistic in the broad sense of the term: they are organized around private property and allow markets to play a large role in allocating resources and determining economic rewards. The catch is that neither property rights nor markets can function on their own. They require other social institutions to support them.
So property rights rely on courts and legal enforcement, and markets depend on regulators to rein in abuse and fix market failures. At the political level, capitalism requires compensation and transfer mechanisms to render its outcomes acceptable. As the current crisis has demonstrated yet again, capitalism needs stabilizing arrangements such as a lender of last resort and counter-cyclical fiscal policy. In other words, capitalism is not self-creating, self-sustaining, self-regulating, or self-stabilizing.