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Bahia - Visiting Salvador
Bahia, a region along the Atlantic coast, in the northeast of Brazil, is known for its laid back lifestyle and friendly people -- a natural place for us to unwind in the last two weeks of our trip. We begin our visit in the city of Salvador, a port on the
Bahia de Todos os Santos, the largest bay on Brazil´s coast. A very old city that was at the hub of the Portuguese sugar cane trade, it now has a population of 3 million and continues to be an important port as Brazil develops its sugar cane-based ethanol industry.
We have chosen to stay in the district of Pelourinho, the heart of the old city that lay derelict for many years before its recent renaissance (that is only partially fulfilled). Accessible only to pedestrians, it has become a lively center of entertainment, arts and tourism. During the centuries of sugar cane production, the Portuguese enslaved approximately 4.5 million African people and transported them to Brazil. At the center of this, and with a population that is 80% Afro-Brazilian, Bahia has developed a culture based on African influences and traditions.
African traditions and religion meld with Brazilian catholicism, music and food have their roots in African traditions that have been preserved in spite of the peoples´ captivity. Capoeira, an Angolan martial arts practice is a popular form of sport/recreation that we see almost everywhere we go. The food here is delicious (and spicy, unlike everywhere else we have been). The image below was taken while Rob and Amy were buying Bahian delicacies to share at their respective offices.
The streets at night are filled with people out to enjoy neighbors and friends and to meet new. Music - rock, reggae, drum corps (below) of all ages and descriptions, church events - seem to occur at every corner. Going out at night is very entertaining and we have met the friendliest people.
To digress, Bahia is also blessed with beautiful beaches and rainforest. On a break from the energy of the city, we visited a beach to the north where they have established a project to help preserve the sea turtles that nest on Brazilian beaches. Just thought you might like to see some baby turtles - nine million were born last year.


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What good is long life?
Nothing but end of all strife
living on dole dragging life.
Disease, medication, sickness
Isolation from work and family
nothing to do but wait
wait until the sun rises and sun sets
idling out time in futile pursuits
every day the same
every night the same
No new moon augurs pleasure
that was one-time treasure
Leisure has nothing to give
nor rusted mind has nothing to gain
pain and suffering quietly
flesh loosened at the bones
bones that crackled
breath gone heavy
tiresome even in thin air
old age is all winter
a long long winter for older age
reflex gone weak
heart turned meek
brain no more brainy as 'twas
countenance jittery
tongue erratic
legs shaking
zest for rose buds gone
energy lost for making
roses bloom!
Most friends gone
or lost for good
Nothing new mattered
Old age is Old clutter
Of human flesh and finds
Old age only cherishes thought
of the past and weeps
with rivulet of tears
unseen, within the heart
which other can seldom feel
spirituality shoots up
Buddha or Rumi impresses
or nothing hits the mind
the darned mind
and as Old age proceeds
Like cancer cells
the nearer it approaches Death
and finally gets eternally lost in oblivion!
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The first Gold coin minted in South Africa was the Burgers Ponde. There were two coins minted in 1874, the Fine Beard and the Coarse Beard (another indication of the Coarse beard is the double 8).
Half Pond.
In 1892 the first half pond was minted. 20 were Proof and the remaining were normal coins. Half Ponds were minted through to 1897.
Kruger Ponds.
Also in 1892 Ponds were minted again. In 1892 there were two versions, the Double shaft and the Single shaft. The main difference between the Single Shaft and the Double Shaft is the shafts on the wagon. Another indication of the Double shaft is the signature of Otto Schultz, O. S. on the shoulder of President Kruger. It is estimated that only 10 Double Shaft Pond were Proofs.
Kruger Ponds were minted in this form till 1898.
1898/9 The Single "nine"
The was a 9 stamped onto the shoulder of President Kruger on the obverse side of the 1898 Kruger Pond.
The Double "nine" was a 99 stamped on to the shoulder of President Kruger on the obverse side of the 1898 Kruger Pond. There were 130 double nines stamped into the 1898 Kruger Pond.
1900 Kruger Pond
The 1900 Kruger Pond was again produced in large quantities. In fact it was the largest mintage of any gold coin in the whole Kruger series.
In 1900 there was only rim versions of the half pond blank minted. It is not known how many half blank ponds were produced but it could have been part of the Kruger millions.also Known as Kaalpond
In 1900 there were two blank versions minted, the rim and the rim less. It is not known how many were produced but it could have been part of the Kruger millions.
The Veld pond was made out of 24 Carat gold. The Veld Pond was stamped in the Veld using equipment from Transvaal Gold Mining Estates. The TGM was still operating as a Gold Mine in the 1990.
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It's that time of year. New Year's Day is just a few days away, and that implies that it's time to start planning for 2013. What do we want in the new year? What are our goals? What will it take to finally reach true happiness? Well, all of those things can include a healthier body, mind and spirit. Yes, we all know that most resolutions don't stick. In fact, by the end of January, a third of us will have let our resolutions lapse. The reason? Our goals and strategies are often based more on willpower than on small, simple changes. So, to help you become healthier, happier and more fit in 2013, here are some New Year's resolutions you can actually stick to:
1. Only eat when sitting down. It's true, we tend to eat mindlessly and "graze" more when standing up. Sitting down encourages us to be present and eat with more focus–things that can prevent us from overeating.
2. Use small dinner plates. Using a smaller plate, research has shown, leads to taking smaller portions. If you're trying to avoid overeating, this is a simple trick. Read more…


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Scalia, Breyer weigh in on value of televised arguments
WASHINGTON – In a rare and expansive session with senators Wednesday, Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer talked about their work on the Supreme Court, including why they oppose televising oral arguments.
"I was initially in favor of televising," said Scalia, appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1986. "But the longer I've been there, the less good idea I think it is. … If I really thought the American people would get educated, I'd be all for it." But, Scalia insisted, people would see only brief, illusory exchanges. "For every 10 people who sat through our proceedings gavel to gavel, there would be 10,000 people who would see nothing but a 30-second takeout … which I guarantee you would not be representative of what we do."
When Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said televising proceedings would show "gripping" debate and a sense of the drama of a dispute, Scalia scoffed that it is not all that dramatic and the justices "sit there like nine sticks on chairs."
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Breyer, appointed by Bill Clinton in 1994, said he worried that televising proceedings would hurt the court's institutional reputation.
The justices' appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which focused on the role of judges under the Constitution, produced no bombshells. Scalia, 75, and Breyer, 73, were careful in what they said, and senators asked mostly friendly questions. Yet the two-and-a-half-hour hearing provided senators and a large student audience a rare opportunity to see two justices outside their usual marble confines and watch them interact.
Conservative Scalia and liberal Breyer differ on their constitutional approaches, yet they both like to talk about the law and fell easily into their usual banter and joking.
Scalia, as is his way, got off the sharpest lines. "I'm hopeful that the 'living' Constitution will die," he said, referring to Breyer's view that the Constitution should be interpreted to meet the needs of changing times. Scalia believes the Constitution should be interpreted in its 18th century context.
Both justices stressed that the justices generally do not intervene in a dispute unless lower courts are divided on the issue. "We don't go prowling around, looking for congressional statutes that are unconstitutional," Scalia said. "We let sleeping dogs lie, which is the way one should lead his life."
Scalia dismissed questions related to public complaints about "dysfunctional" Washington and legislative gridlock. He said it should be difficult to pass legislation that may not be embraced by a majority. "Americans should appreciate that," Scalia said. "They should learn to love the gridlock."
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Green and Gold Stars Light Up All-Star Rosters
The Oakland A's have the best record in baseball, and now they can stake claim to the most number of All-Stars. Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the All-Star game on Sunday and seven current A's players were among those named.
Josh Donaldson became the first A's player to be voted in as an All-Star starter since Jason Giambi earned that honor in 2000. Left-handed starter Scott Kazmir and left-handed closer Sean Doolittle were named to the American League pitching staff by Red Sox manager John Farrell, while outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, first baseman Brandon Moss and catcher Derek Norris were added to the roster as reserves. Newly acquired right-handed starter Jeff Samardzija earned a spot on the National League's starting rotation for the work he did with the Cubs. MLB announced that Samardzija will be able to participate in all of the All-Star game festivities but will not be eligible to pitch in the game. The six AL All-Stars are the most the A's have had since 1975, when the team was coming off of three straight World Series titles.
In addition to the seven current A's heading to Minneapolis, three players who played with the A's as recently as 2012 will also participate in the game. Oakland native and A's 2008 second-round pick Tyson Ross, a right-handed starter, was named to his first All-Star game after a breakout first half with the San Diego Padres. A's 2004 second-round pick Kurt Suzuki also made his first All-Star game. The veteran backstop will be the hometown Twins' sole position player All-Star representative. Suzuki played for the A's at the major league level from 2007-2013. Right-handed reliever Pat Neshek, who spent parts of the 2012 and 2013 seasons with the A's, was named to his first All-Star game, as well. He has a 0.77 ERA for the Cardinals in 35 innings. Neshek and Suzuki were parts of the A's 2012 and 2013 division championship teams, while Ross was on the 2012 squad.
The All-Star news came at the end of a wild weekend for the A's. Oakland swept the Toronto Blue Jays in a four-game series. A's pitchers allowed just four runs in the series. In the middle of that series, the A's acquired Samardzija and right-hander Jason Hammel in a trade with the Cubs that was easily the biggest deal completed since the start of this season. Samardzija made his Oakland debut on Sunday and earned the win in the A's 4-2 victory. He tossed seven innings of one-run ball. Samardzija walked one batter and he struck-out five.
Milone Sent Back to Sacramento
After the A's acquired Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Cubs, it was clear that there were going to be tough cuts from the A's rotation. With Hammel not expected to report to the team officially until Monday, the A's had to make just one move over the weekend. That move wound-up being the demotion of Tommy Milone to Triple-A Sacramento. Milone was demoted despite throwing seven scoreless innings on Friday and posting a 3.55 ERA in 16 starts this season.
Milone's turn in the rotation fell on the same day as Hammel's and Milone was the only one of the bottom three members of the A's rotation (the others being Brad Mills and Jesse Chavez) to have minor league options remaining. Chances are Milone will return to the A's rotation at some point in the coming weeks, perhaps when the A's decide to move Chavez into the bullpen. The A's are likely to want to limit Chavez's innings after he threw 87.1 innings last year. Chavez has already thrown 103 innings this season. Mills is likely to be designated for assignment when Hammel is added to the roster officially.
Roster Moves Throughout the Organization
The transaction pages were busy for the Oakland A's minor league affiliates this weekend, and wasn't limited to saying goodbye to three prominent members of the A's system (Addison Russell, Billy McKinney and Dan Straily).
In Sacramento, the River Cats lost Straily to the trade to the Cubs and lost starter Josh Lindblom to the disabled list. Tommy Milone will replace Straily in the River Cats' rotation (at least for now) and Drew Granier was promoted from Double-A Midland to replace Lindblom. Tim Atherton was sent from Stockton to Sacramento to make an emergency start for the River Cats on Saturday. Austin House also joined the River Cats from Stockton to reinforce the Sacramento bullpen.
Infielder Colin Walsh also returned to Sacramento after a brief stay with Stockton last week. Walsh had an unusual return to Sacramento, as he collected two hits and tossed two innings in relief in a blowout loss on Saturday. The River Cats lost, at least temporarily, outfielder Nick Buss. Buss was designated for assignment by the A's to open a 40-man roster spot after the trade with the Cubs. It is the second time Buss has been designated for assignment this season. He has a 685 OPS for the River Cats this season.
The River Cats won two-of-three over the Reno Aces this weekend. Sacramento currently leads Reno by 3.5 games in the Pacific Northern Division.
The RockHounds lost two of their more high-profile prospects over the weekend in Russell and Granier. The A's have yet to replace Granier on the RockHounds' roster. Reliever Deryk Hooker made the spot start in Granier's place on Sunday. Dusty Coleman has assumed the shortstop role since Russell's departure. Russell made his Cubs' organization debut on Sunday with Double-A Tennessee. The RockHounds are currently riding a four-game winning streak. They are 1.5 games out of first in the second-half standings in the South Division and are 47-39 on the season.
The Ports played a little short-handed this weekend, as Atherton, House and Walsh were promoted to Sacramento and no immediate reinforcements were sent to Stockton. The A's have also not yet officially replaced Billy McKinney on the Stockton roster. However, after Sunday's game, outfielder Jaycob Brugman was told that he is being promoted from Low-A Beloit to Stockton. Bruggman hit .278/.371/.484 with eight homers in 70 games for the Snappers.
Despite the lightened roster, the Ports took two-of-three from San Jose over the weekend. Stockton has a 12-5 record in the second-half this season and a 1.5-game lead in the Northern Division. The Ports also have a comfy six game lead in the wildcard race and an overall record of 49-38.
In Beloit, starter Dylan Covey returned to the active roster after a two-week absence with dead arm. Covey allowed two runs in three innings in his first start back. He struck-out three and walked one. Covey has had a strange season filled with runs of dominance followed by a start or two where he was lit up. His ERA is 5.02, but his FIP is 3.37. Covey's groundball rate is 57.4% this season. The Snappers broke a 10-game losing streak on Saturday with a 6-3 win over Cedar Rapids. They followed that up with another win on Sunday.
The A's continued to add members of their 2014 draft class to the roster of the Vermont Lake Monsters this weekend. Pitchers Koby Gauna and Corey Walter were added to the Vermont roster from Arizona, while Kevin Ferreras and Victor Veliz were sent back to Arizona. 2014 draftees John Nogowski and Max Kuhn have already made a significant impact on the Lake Monsters. Nogowski is seven-for-his-first-12 with two walks and two doubles. Kuhn is four-for-his-first-10 with two doubles and a walk.
Quick Hits
-- A's 2013 second-round pick Dillon Overton moved another step closer to joining a non-complex league affiliate. The left-hander struck-out eight in three shutout innings in his latest start on Sunday. Overton has made three starts for the AZL A's in his return from Tommy John surgery. In those three starts, Overton has struck-out 17 and has walked none in nine innings. He has also allowed just six hits and two runs.
-- Outfielder Boog Powell continues to rake. He has hit safely in all 11 games since he made the jump from Low-A Beloit to High-A Stockton. Powell is 19-for-48 (.396) with three doubles, one triple and six walks in 11 games. He has 10 RBI and has struck-out just three times. He is batting .344/.453/.440 between Beloit and Stockton this season.
-- Shane Peterson collected two more hits (including a double) and three more RBI on Sunday in the River Cats' blowout win over the Reno Aces. The PCL All-Star is batting .308/.381/.429 with five homers and 11 stolen bases this season.
-- RHP Blake Hassebrock picked up the win in relief for the RockHounds on Sunday night. He tossed two scoreless innings and has a 3.12 ERA and a 12:4 K:BB over his last 17.1 innings. Since allowing 11 runs in 8.1 innings in April, Hassebrock has allowed just seven runs in 19.2 innings since (3.20 ERA). RHP Ryan Dull earned the save in that game. He has allowed just one run over his last 11.2 innings pitched.


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- 5/3/16
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- 4/2016
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- We partnered with a wonderful real estate company, Smarter Agent to plant trees with us throughout the month. Everyone should plant a tree this month!
- 2/14/16
Happy Valentine's Day!
- Planting 2 trees side by side for another loved one and growing roots together! This is always an amazing time for PT4L to create roots together.
- 12/2015
Happy holidays and a wonderful new year!
- Thank you for all who have planted tress this holiday season. A tree is the BEST gift, to give another and our environment.
- 9/1/15
PT4L had a wonderful planting with the Independence Pass!
- We planted saplings and re-vegetated a new area to create a nursery along The Independence Pass at Mile Marker 59. We planted lodgepole pine, douglas fir and engleman spruce seedlings.
- 4/22/15
Happy Earth Day.
- We are proud to announce our partnership with Colby June in Carbondale Colorado. For each item purchased during the week of Earth Day goes towards our tree plantings!
- 2/14/15
Happy Valentine's Day!
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- 1/9/15
Way To Grow!
- Happy New Year to all. Thank you for continuing to send all your loved ones for many reasons, tree plantings.
- 12/15/14
- Orders for the holidays being filled for customers all over the United States. Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year.
- 9/19/14
- The Independence Pass Foundation planted approximately 400 seedling trees in a number of locations.
- They are an incredible nonprofit and we are so lucky to have the opportunity to plant with them!
- 7/14/14
- We have reached 10k Facebook Likes This is a huge, organic accomplishment from others who love trees like us!
- 5/20/14
Amazing partnership!
- Sugar Pine Foundation planted over 300 seedlings with the Pasadena school children in North Tahoe. With over 50 students and 10 adult volunteers.
- 4/22/14
Happy Earth Day, Every Day!
- 3/3/14
- We are excited to have new planting partnerships in 2 other states, to support non profits and their mission.
- 2/14/14
Happy Valentine's Day!
- Planting 2 trees side by side for another loved one and growing roots together!
- 12/2013
Orders for the holidays being filled for customers all over the United States
- Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year!
- 10/26/2013
Planting with The Sugar Pine Foundation, North Tahoe
- A total of 450 trees were planted
- 9/1/2013
PT4L had 2 separate plantings with the Independence Pass
- A total of 905 trees were planted on the pass
- 7/15/13
Once again, EverGreen Events included Plant Trees 4 Life at their event incredible event.
- Boulder Triathlon Series and Tri-Sustainability program. We will be planting their dedicated trees in October. Thank you EverGreen Events for all you do in our communities
- 7/1/13
Reached 7500 Facebook Likes
- 6/16/13
Fathers Day was fantastic and a thoughtful gift for all
- 5/12/13
Mothers Day 2013
- Our most successful Mother's Day holiday yet! Thank you for all who have planted in honor of their Mothers
- 5/9/13
Celebrating 4 amazing years with Plant Trees 4 Life and grateful to all that have made this possible
- 2/14/13
Valentine's Day "Couples" of trees planted side by side was great
- 12/25/12
Orders for Christmas and Hanukkah filled for customers all over the country
- Happy Holidays and a Wonderful 2013
- 10/12/12
Planting 550 Trees
- Planting 550 Trees on the Independence Pass with local volunteers and the foundation
- 8/2012
Weddings and events were filled with trees and gifts of trees being planted!
- Thank you to all the event planners local and in the states!
- 7/15/12
EverGreen Events included Plant Trees 4 Life at their event
- Boulder Triathlon Series and Tri-Sustainability program. We will be planting their dedicated trees in October. Thank you EverGreen Events for all you do in our community!
- 6/2012
Aspen Magazine shares PT4L
- Aspen Magazine shares PT4L is a FANTASTIC idea for an ECO friendly summer gift for any event
- 4/11/12
Created partnerships in 3 other states to support non profits and their mission
- 3/12/12
Partnership with Kids Against Devorce
- Announced proud partnership with Kids Against Divorce and dedicate to plant 1 million trees together http://www.kidsagainstdivorce.org/
- 2/14/12
A Fantastic Valentine's Day!
- Thank you for all your orders. Planting 2 trees side by side for another loved one and growing together is pure love!
- 1/1/12
Happy New Year and thank you for all your holiday orders!!
- 12/16/11
Orders for Christmas and Hanukkah being filled for customers all over the country!
- Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year!
- 11/11/11
- Promoting and marketing with a new team to prepare for the holidays of 2011
- 9/25/2011
PT4L has two separate plantings on The Independence Pass
- A total of 750 trees were planted for 2011.
- 9/2011
PT4L Featured in EdibleAspen Magazine
- Click for article - Page 9, left side "GIFT THAT TAKES ROOT".
- 8/2011
Aspen Magazine MidSummer issue pg42
- "Power Plant" Super charging our forests! That is our goal.
- 7/15/2011
PT4L Sponsors the Aspen Animal Shelter Event
- PT4L was a proud sponsor of trees for an event at the Aspen Animal Shelter. Victoria Stilwell, the star of Animal Planet's, It's Me or the Dog was a speaker to raise money for its Spay/Neuter & Rescue Campaign.
- 6/2011
PT4L was a vendor at the 2nd Annual ECOFEST in Aspen, Co.
- Blending Lifestyle, Business and the Environment
- 4/20/11
Earth Day Dallas
- PT4L was part of the largest Earth Day festival in the USA! 250 vendors, 35,000 people!
- 3/28/11
KNFO, Aspens local radio interview
- David Bach interviewed Pamela Hart: A detailed, 45 minute interview about PT4L
edible Aspen announces PT4L company courtesy of BlueBird Events!
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- 3/7/11
Laura Duksta, New York Times Bestselling Author, in Partnership with Plant Trees 4 Life, Announces Aspen Launch of New Picture Book this April
- Press release here.
- 3/1/11
Partnership with the Sugar Pine Foundation
- Announcing the proud partnership with the Sugar Pine Foundation. Please see our FAQ page to learn more about their organization or go directly to their site.
- 2/11/11
PT4L Mentioned in Denver Daily News
- Check out this mention in the Denver Daily News-Town Talk. Fantastic!
- 2/10/11
A Valentines Day Thank You
- Orders for Valentine's Day were fantastic! What a great way to spread the Love with others to plant 2 trees side by side! Thank you for all your orders.
- 1/28/11
Collaboration with Flying Dog Brewery.
- Announcing the collaboration with Flying Dog Brewery for 2 events by Earth Day!
- 1/14/11
Collaboration with Bluebird Events in Aspen, CO.
- Plant Trees 4 Life collaborates with Bluebird Events in Aspen, CO. Please visit their website. An amazing Eco friendly company, for all your event needs.
- 12/23/10
Business partnership with NY Times bestselling book author Laura Duksta
- Business partnership with NY Times bestselling book author, Laura Duksta, announces their national launch will be in Aspen, CO in April. PT4L is in the back of every book that will be sold. "The World is a Gift to You and You are a Gift to the World"
- 12/21/10
New product launched
- New product launched before the holiday season. A live tree wrapped in burlap and sent to your recipient, as they plant at home and create their own roots, for only $18.99.
- 12/19/10
Holiday orders being fulfilled. An amazing end to an incredible year of growth!
- Happy and Healthy New Year to All. Plant a Tree for any occasion!
- 11/25/10
PT4L partners with major national company, adds Live Tree Gift
- Plant Trees 4 Life is parterning with a major national company, to be announced before Earth Day 2011 and proudly added a Live Tree gift option sent directly to you or your recipient.
- 10/28/10
PT4L featured in Groupon for 4th and 5th time in less than one year!
- 10/10/10
Planting with volunteers, the IPF for 350.org.
- We planted many trees organized by Mark Fuller on the Pass in Aspen, CO!
- 9/16/10
PT4L & Canary Initiative Planting Trees with Colorado Kids
- Articles of this event on the Huffington Post , The Aspen Times and Owl Farm Blog
- 8/21/10
Partnership with The Canary Initiative, Aspen, Co
- The Canary Initiative raises money to offset Carbon Emissions in Aspen, CO
- 8/20/10
Press Release for PT4L and Groupon
Side-by-Side tree planting FOR $21, featured as the Side Deal of the Day on Groupon Fresno, California ASPEN, COLO. August 20th 2010 Plant Trees 4 Life based out of Aspen , CO whose mission is to plant trees which supports the future of our planet for our children will be featured as a Side Deal of the Day on Groupon Fresno on Monday and Tuesday August 23rd and 24th.
We are thrilled and excited to have a 3rd feature on Groupon. A company that takes small businesses and puts them in front of more people than imaginable. We have the ability to plant trees in all 50 states and are excited Groupon believes in Plant trees 4 Life and the goal to plant 1,000,000 trees in 10 years. They are on the cover of Forbes this week and we feel honored they picked our company to be on Groupon for the 3rd time this year! Pamela Hart owner of Plant Trees 4 Life
Wow!!! What an amazing feat for Pamela and her company. This is a very big deal and will create some big momentum for Plant Trees 4 Life. We are stoked to be working with this dynamic company. Casey McConnell CEO of Qittle
- 8/15/10
Partnership with Author, NY Times Bestseller Laura Duksta
- I Love You More - Over 350,000 Copies Sold!
Generating the conversation of love around the world...
- 7/2010
1st YouTube videos released for Plant Trees 4 Life
- http://www.youtube.com/planttrees4life
- 5/28/10
Aspen Middle School Basecamp. Many thanks to Brandy, The Basecamp kids and the management at the Aspen school district!
- 5/23/10
- Preparing and planting Basalt Elementary with PIE.
2 days.
20 man hours.
4 Maple Flames 2" caliber.
A huge success to be a part of!
- 4/24/10 and 4/25/10
- PT4L joined The 1st Annual Aspen Eco Fest
A celebration of Earth Day with 40 vendors at the base of Buttermilk Mountain.
What an amazing success for all!
- 4/21/10
- Basalt Elementary Fundraiser for Earth Day
A program developed with P.I.E. to raise funds to donate to the school and plant trees.
We will update you on the amount of trees planted the end of May! What an amazing chance to help bring awareness to the generation that will make all the difference in our world!
- 4/19/10
Lynn University, Boca Raton
- Plant Trees 4 Life partners with Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida to create a sanctuary on campus for the lives lost in Haiti.
- 4/19/10
- PT4L joined Rockland Community College Earth Day Festival
Bringing awareness to the students and community.
- 4/10/10
- Aspen Daily News Ad in the "GREEN" section for Earth Day week.
- 3/10/10
- Joined Twitter and Facebook to reach a wider audience in the Social Media World.
- 2/11/10
Benefit Concert
- Benefit Concert for Mercy and Sharing foundation and the Children of Haiti at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO.
- 2/5/10
- Tonight-Revolutions Skating Club presents "Winter Showcase" A free skating show. Donations from PT4L will support the Revolutions Skating Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to area children and figure skating.
- 2/4/10
- Radio Interview with KSPN, Aspen CO
- 2/3/10
- If we were two trees, I would totally tree-date you
BigGreenBoulder.com Boulder, CO
- 2/3/10
- Qittle Mobile Marketing Client PLANT TREES 4 LIFE has biggest day yet! — doyouqittle.com
- 11/25/09
- Announcement on GonzoStore.com and OwlFarmblog.com
Every tree planted through PlantTrees4Life.com in memory of Hunter S. Thompson will have a portion of all proceeds donated to the Gonzo Foundation
- 11/25/09
- Plant Trees 4 Life in The Aspen Times.
Click on thumbnail below to view the article as a PDF. Courtesy of The Aspen Times
- 10/15/09
- PT4L with Independance Pass Foundation Executive Director Mark Fuller & Volunteers
- 10/15/09
- PT4L Founder Pamela Hart with kids and friends planting some more trees on Independence Pass.
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Project DescriptionMorehouse School of Medicine (MSM) needed a research lab that would centralize its four biomedical core research areas – Analytical Chemistry and Protein Profiling; Biomedical Technology Service Laboratory; Cells and Tissues; and Gene Profiling. Previously, the four core research labs had been in scattered locations on MSM's original Westview campus, so consolidating them would optimize utilization of space for equipment, prep facilities and human and technical resources.
The 17,603-square-foot, $10 million core research lab, comprises one large open research lab, eight support labs, administrative spaces and restrooms updated to meet ADA standards.
The Lord, Aeck & Sargent (LAS) design team maintained a corridor, which had existing interstitial space for utilities. They added to the interstitial space a cylinder storage room that pipes CO2 to the benches in the open lab and to incubators throughout the space, allowing vendors to refill the cylinder without having to enter the lab.
Located on the second floor of the MSM's Medical Education Building, this renovation project is targeting LEED silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Sustainable design strategies include electrical and mechanical upgrades, including chilled beam technology for cooling; daylighting from the east all the way into the open lab through the use of glass walls; water use reduction; low-emitting materials and finishes; construction waste management; recycled construction materials; and more.
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The laboratory provides training, guidance and mentorship to the university's students, conducts research towards the development and improvement of new generation robots, and maintains cooperation with industry in projects of mutual interest and benefit. Facilities The Robotics Laboratory at the present time has a staff of about 20, including regular and visiting faculty, visiting researchers, graduate students, and other support personnel. Its funding comes from the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, various government agencies and industrial sponsors.


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Thanks for the friend request. Good to meet a gentleman from Kentucky. I have relatives in Louisville and I have visited there. Keep in touch.
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The number of cloned genes and genetic loci associated with inherited retinal disease as a function of time. Data and figure courtesy of Stephen P. Daiger, PhD, the University of Texas Health Science Center (http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/retnet/sum-dis.htm#D-graph).
Example of somatic mosaicism for a cytogenetic abnormality in a 4-month-old boy seen at the ophthalmology clinic for evaluation of bilateral uveal colobomata. He had a history of failure to thrive, agenesis of the corpus callosum, conductive hearing loss, dysmorphic facial and skeletal features, small kidneys, and hypospadias. Although a karyotype of peripheral blood lymphocytes was normal (A), a repeat study on a skin biopsy specimen revealed almost complete absence of 1 homologue of chromosome 13(B). Because this abnormality would be predicted to delete the retinoblastoma gene locus on 13q14, the patient began surveillance for the presence of ocular tumor. Karyotype images courtesy of Children's Hospital of Oakland.
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) can be used to detect chromosomal deletions too small to be resolved using classic cytogenetic techniques. In the technique, fluorescently labeled DNA sequences complementary to chromosomal areas of interest are hybridized to patient DNA. In this example, the green probe hybridizes to the center (centromere) of chromosome 11, while the red probe hybridizes to an area that includes the PAX6 gene. Although a cytogenetic abnormality was detectable with G-banding in patient A, this deletion was too small to detect in patient B without the aid of FISH. Arrows indicate the deleted chromosome 11 (absence of red signal). Because the Wilms tumor suppressor gene, WT1, lies in the same genomic region as the PAX6 gene, patients with such cryptic deletions also could have WT1 deletion and require tumor surveillance. Images have been digitally enhanced to show banding patterns of chromosomes in addition to FISH signals. Karyotypes were kindly provided by John Crolla, PhD, and Veronica van Heyningen, PhD. Images were prepared by Viv Maloney, "PhD."
A hypothetical, 3-exon gene. Recall that genes are composed of exons (light gray boxes) and intervening DNA sequences are removed by the splicing process (introns, double lines between exons).The rate of transcription of messenger RNA from DNA is regulated by other noncoding sequences of DNA (eg, promoters and enhancers). Specific DNA sequences can be amplified using specific primers (denoted by open arrows) via the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). In most cases, the sequences that are amplified in molecular diagnosis are exons and the exon-intron boundaries (dark gray rectangles).These PCR products are then either directly sequenced or screened for mutations using technologies such as single-strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP)analysis or denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography (dHPLC). Any abnormality detected with these screening methods is then confirmed by direct sequencing. If a mutation were to occur deep within an intron or in the promoter region, it would go undetected. Therefore, negative results from this kind of molecular analysis need to be interpreted with caution. UTR indicates untranslated region.
Blain D, Brooks BP. Molecular Diagnosis and Genetic Counseling in Ophthalmology. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007;125(2):196-203. doi:10.1001/archopht.125.2.196
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The science of genetics is impacting medicine at a rapid pace. Through efforts such as the Human Genome Project and the HapMap Project, our knowledge of the human genetic landscape is rapidly evolving.1,2 The number of genes known to cause mendelian genetic disease in ophthalmology has greatly increased over the past decade (Figure 1).3 With the identification of mutations in complement factor H as a major risk factor for age-related macular degeneration,vision science is also at the forefront of tackling the problems of more common,complex diseases.4- 6
The tools of genetic diagnosis, however, are not just for the laboratory scientist; they have the potential to revolutionize the way ophthalmology is clinically practiced. Consider a family who has just had a child affected by what appears clinically to be Leber congenital amaurosis. Molecular diagnosis may offer this family a confirmation of the diagnosis, a definition of the recurrence risk, the possibility of future prenatal diagnosis, and even potential treatment trials.
However, like any other tool in medicine, genetic tests have to be ordered and interpreted correctly and responsibly to avoid doing harm. This requires a thorough knowledge of the capabilities and the limitations of genetic testing,as well as a compassionate understanding of the counseling principles that go hand in hand with genetic testing. We will begin by reviewing select laboratory tests and their relevance to clinical practice. Before a tube of blood is drawn or a sample taken, however, patients must be counseled as to the indications,ramifications, and alternatives to genetic testing. We will therefore proceed with a discussion of the role of genetic counseling in ophthalmology and end with suggestions on how to integrate molecular medicine into your practice.
Humans have 22 pairs of homologous autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes (XX in females, XY in males) for a total normal chromosome number of 46. During the process of meiosis, these chromosomes pair, recombine, and segregate such that each gamete normally receives 1 homologue of each autosome and 1 sex chromosome. The process of fertilization restores the amount of genetic material to the normal state.
During mitosis, chromosomes can be visualized microscopically after staining with an agent such as Giemsa (G-banding). Each chromosome has a characteristic banding pattern, consisting of alternating light and dark bands. The resolution of this cytogenetic technique, known as karyotyping, ranges from approximately 450 to 850 bands, depending on the exact phase of mitosis examined. Even at its highest resolution, however, karyotyping only provides a broad overview of the genetic landscape; each chromosomal band represents large segments (megabases) of DNA and multiple genes.
Occasionally, the nature of the genetic material in a gamete (sperm or egg) is not normal and the fetus/child who inherits this genetic material may, therefore, have disease. Abnormalities range from aneuploidy (a chromosome number not a multiple of 23) to more subtle abnormalities, such as partial deletion or duplication of chromosomes, insertions, and translocations. Occasionally,individuals have chromosomal abnormalities in some, but not all, of their cells (mosaicism, Figure 2).
A more detailed view of chromosomal structure can be obtained by probing for specific genomic DNA sequences with fluorescently tagged probes (fluorescent in-situ hybridization). Fluorescent in-situ hybridization enables for the detection of smaller abnormalities that cannot be detected using traditional karyotyping. For example, in their recent review of chromosomal abnormalities in patients with aniridia, Crolla and van Heyningen7 found that 13 of 30 patients studied had chromosomal abnormalities on the short arm of chromosome 11 (11p13) that were only detectable by fluorescent in-situ hybridization. Because 3 of these cases involved the WT1 tumor suppressor gene, this test had tremendous clinical impact on clinical tumor surveillance (Figure 3).
Newer technologies are allowing the interrogation of smaller and smaller pieces of the human genome, blurring the traditional boundaries between cytogenetics and molecular biology.8 Methods such as comparative genomic hybridization are useful for detecting small deletions and/or duplications in chromosomes. Because tumor progression is often accompanied by such chromosomal abnormalities, comparative genomic hybridization arrays may potentially be helpful in assessing prognosis and treatment in ocular oncology.9,10 These "array-based" techniques are generally not as useful in detecting complex genomic rearrangements (eg, inversions).
Many times, however, genetic disease is not caused by the relatively large changes in DNA content or arrangement amenable to cytogenetic analysis;the changes in DNA responsible for disease may be as "small" as a change in a single DNA nucleotide base pair. These changes are best analyzed with DNA sequence analysis.
Genes are composed of several functional components (Figure 4).11 The DNA sequence that is initially transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA) is composed of both intron and exon sequences. Through a complex, regulated process of splicing, the intronic sequences are removed and a mature mRNA results. This mRNA is, in turn, translated into protein. The transcription of these sequences is regulated by other DNA sequences (ie, promoter and enhancer sequences).
A typical scenario for molecular diagnosis is presented in Figure 4. Primer sequences complementary to sequence flanking the exons of a gene suspected to cause disease are used in the polymerase chain reaction to amplify exonic sequences (ie, transcribed and translated into a protein product) and the area of the exon-intron boundaries (ie, the areas where splicing of the mRNA occurs). These sequences are chosen to pick up changes that might affect the corresponding protein sequence or mRNA splicing.Mutations (changes in the normal DNA sequence of a gene) can then be detected in the amplified DNA segments directly with standard DNA sequencing techniques.Alternatively, if a large number of polymerase chain reaction products are to be analyzed, screening (indirect) techniques such as single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis or denaturing high-performance liquid chromatography analysis can be used to screen for a change; direct sequencing can then determine the exact nature of the change. While convenient for handling a large number of samples, these indirect sequencing methods are neither as sensitive nor as specific as direct sequencing. Typically, promoter, enhancer, and deep intronic DNA sequences are not amplified and are therefore not analyzed. Reasons why a pathological sequence change is not detected using this technique could therefore include: (1) the gene studied is not the gene responsible for the condition; (2) the sequence change is outside of the region of the gene that is ascertained; or (3) the patient is heterozygous for a chromosomal deletion or rearrangement, such that 1 allele (ie, the specific DNA sequence at this position on one of the chromosomes) does not amplify with the polymerase chain reaction primers used.
Once a sequence change has been identified, how do we know that it is truly causative of the disease in our patient?12 In general, sequence changes that are predicted to result in premature truncation of the corresponding protein (ie, nonsense or frameshift mutations) are pathological.Changes that are predicted to change 1 amino acid to another without otherwise affecting protein primary sequence (missense mutations) and those that are around splicing junctions can be more difficult to interpret. Supportive evidence that a missense sequence change is pathological includes:(1) it cosegregates with the disease in a family where more than 1 member is affected, such that those who are affected have the sequence change and those who are unaffected do not have the change; (2) the protein primary sequence is well conserved across different species and/or across other members of its protein family, suggesting that evolutionary pressures have preserved this residue; (3) it is not found in unaffected controls of the same ethnic population; (4) it has been previously reported in other unrelated affected individuals; (5) it changes the nature of the amino acid drastically (eg,from an amino acid with a small side chain to one with a bulky side chain);and (6) it has been shown to have functional significance in a cellular or animal model system.
Direct sequencing to identify mutations can be quite time-consuming and costly, especially if a disease can be caused by mutations in any one of a number of genes (eg, retinitis pigmentosa or Leber congenital amaurosis).Hierarchical testing strategies have been proposed for genetic testing to improve efficiency and reduce cost.12 As mentioned previously, screening methods such as single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis and high-performance liquid chromatography are useful when screening the same exons repeatedly in multiple samples. The use of high-throughput microarray technology also allows for the interrogation of multiple genes for a disease (eg, retinitis pigmentosa or Leber congenital amaurosis) in a single experiment.13,14 Some microarray technologies test for the presence or absence of specific, previously identified mutations, whereas others test for any change across the entire sequence of a gene (resequencing chips). Because the former may miss new mutations,negative results on this platform should be interpreted with caution.
The diagnosis of an inherited and/or congenital ophthalmic condition often comes "out of the blue" for families. Such diagnoses generally evoke powerful feelings, such as fear, anxiety, helplessness, fatalism, loss,and guilt. Even with a long-standing diagnosis or a known family history,deciding to pursue genetic testing comes with emotional and practical ramifications.These should be addressed prior to and as a follow-up to testing, as part of genetic counseling.
According to the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Genetic counseling is the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical,psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease.This process integrates the following: •Interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence. •Education about inheritance, testing,management, prevention, resources and research. •Counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition.15(p77)
It may first be useful to review some guiding principles of genetic counseling because these provide the framework in which genetic testing is offered to date. Walker16 cites 7 genetic counseling principles, many derived from principlism—an ethics theory based on the principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice, used as guidelines to analyze specific ethical cases. While testing may be a favored option for a health care professional, the first principle remains that of voluntariness: patients ought to decide for themselves and their families whether genetic testing is indeed their best option. Two other related principles are those of education—patients should have sufficient information at hand to make a reasonable decision for themselves—and complete disclosure of all relevant information by the health care professional since selectively withholding information is viewed as going against a patient's autonomy. In the same spirit, counseling should be both nondirective and empowering: options should be presented in a neutral manner, and patients should be given the ability to best use this information by the health care professional eliciting and exploring the patient's personal circumstances. The last 2 principles of Walker are more universal, namely equal access to genetic services and protection of patient privacy and confidentiality.
Genetic testing may be carried out for different purposes.These include to (1) confirm a diagnosis in an affected individual and sometimes assess the prognosis for that individual when phenotype (the observed characteristics of a person)-genotype (the genetic makeup of a person) correlations have been recognized; (2) determine the carrier status of an individual, either for an autosomal recessive or an X-linked condition; (3) ascertain a predisposition to a late-onset disease or establish a presymptomatic diagnosis; and (4) assist with preimplantation diagnosis, prenatal diagnosis, and newborn screening.17 In the next subsection are considerations common to all testing purposes and a few topics circumscribed to specific forms of testing. Such considerations ought to be discussed with the patient prior to testing because genetic testing generally requires informed patient or parental consent (newborn screening being an exception). The extent of the discussion with the patient will, however, depend on factors such as information availability, receptivity and interest of the patient, and time constraints.Some of this information should be revisited with the patient when results become available. Because of these complexities, we recommend that a professional well versed in genetics and genetic counseling (eg, a clinical geneticist,a genetic counselor) be involved when molecular testing is being considered.
The discussion should first establish what will be tested (gene[s],chromosomes, biochemical marker) and the rationale for doing so. This should include a clear explanation of whether and how test results will influence disease management. It should address which method will be used and what its benefits and limitations are. A piece of information sometimes requested by patients is test sensitivity (the proportion of individuals with a specific diagnosis whose test results are positive). When available, such information is important in anchoring patients' expectations as to possible test results.A different concept, the positive predictive value of a test (the probability of being affected given a positive result), is equally useful in setting expectations.What these results may be (positive, negative, of unknown significance) and when they may become available should also be provided to the patient. Patients should understand that not all genetic tests can give immediately useful information;in some cases, patients may be handed a result that cannot be interpreted.Even in the presence of a known mutation, it may be difficult to predict disease severity in an individual (variable expressivity). Testing costs and whether they are covered by insurance should be clearly ascertained because some genetic tests can cost several thousands of dollars. Patients should be aware that if an insurance company pays for a test, that company is entitled to the test results. The risk for human error or possibility of test failure should be raised, however small it may be. This may prevent patient confusion if a new blood sample is needed, for instance. Finally, alternatives to genetic testing,whether they be clinical testing or no testing at all, should be presented to the patient; this should include the right to change one's mind and not receive test results in the end.
Patients and their families should be made aware of the possibility to uncover nonpaternity and adoption in cases of linkage analysis or DNA testing involving several family members. These are nontrivial issues not only involving family dynamics but also influencing test usefulness and interpretation. The commonly quoted nonpaternity rate is 10% to 15%, with estimates ranging from 1.4% to 30%.18 From 2% to 4% of American families include an adopted child.19
Patients may be interested in testing and sharing results with close relatives, but at the same time, patients may be concerned with the privacy of their genetic information and fear discrimination from employers or insurers.20,21 This issue may be particularly salient for patients seeking testing for predictive purposes. The current policy landscape provides inconsistent protection against genetic discrimination.22 At the federal level, the Americans with Disabilities Act,23 the Social Security Act,24 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act25 offer limited and often untested protections. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act prohibits health insurers in the group market only from using genetic information in determining insurability. Federal employees are protected against employment discrimination based on genetic information under Executive Order 13145.26 At the state level,laws are diverse, with 41 states having enacted laws related to genetic discrimination by health insurance companies and 32 states having laws against discrimination in the workplace.27 Comprehensive federal legislation is being considered; in February 2005, the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 200528 passed 98 to 0 in the Senate.An identical bill was introduced in the House in 2005. This bill, which now has more than 240 sponsors, is currently under consideration by 3 committees.29 The National Society of Genetic Counselors has created a brochure for patients about genetic discrimination, which can be downloaded from their Web site (http://www.nsgc.org/consumer/genetic_discrimination_resource.cfm).
Learning about one's genetic makeup may evoke many feelings in patients and, in the terms of Rolland and Williams, raise "developmental challenges."30 It is not uncommon for patients and their families to express their eagerness to learn as much as possible about themselves;information gathering is a known coping mechanism to regain personal control over a situation seen as uncertain and threatening.31 Others,however, may see little value in knowing the molecular underpinning of their condition. It is the health care professional's role to "cue in"on some feelings patients may have or may develop and offer anticipatory guidance.The following are possible reactions to test results that may be discussed either during pretest or posttest counseling. This is not implying that they are always present; rather, these examples serve to raise awareness of reactions that will need attention. Determining that a mother is a carrier for an X-linked condition or has a mitochondrial disease or that a parent has a mutation causing a dominant condition can evoke powerful feelings of guilt and shame.32 Obtaining a positive test result may make a diagnosis concrete for patients, thereby eliminating any hope that they might have a more benign condition; denial and its variations, disbelief, deferral, and dismissal, are coping mechanisms commonly used by patients reacting to the bad news of a clinical diagnosis.33,34 Test availability may change family dynamics; there may be those who want to know and those who do not want to know but feel obliged to take action, and resentment may emerge. Test results may reveal information on many other family members,such as those with a mitochondrial DNA mutation, and issues of communication with relatives may be at stake. Given issues of confidentiality, deciding who should provide information to other family members is a complex matter that should be handled with care in collaboration with a genetics professional.Finally, the pretest discussion may uncover signs of maladjustment or depression in the patient. This is to be expected in the realm of ophthalmology because low vision has been associated with lower quality of life and emotional distress.35,36 In such a context, a discussion should be engaged with the patients as to their readiness for genetic testing. Indeed,studies have shown that pretest emotional state is a strong predictor of posttest distress for predictive testing.37
In conditions with incomplete penetrance or variable expressivity, testing may bring to light that an apparently healthy individual nonetheless carries a pathogenic dominant mutation, such as in some forms of retinitis pigmentosa.In other circumstances, testing may reveal that one carries a genetic change that may make one more susceptible to developing a condition, like with complement factor H and age-related macular degeneration, or that one will almost certainly develop a disease later in life, like spinocerebellar ataxia 7.38 Predictive genetic testing has clear benefits, such as reducing uncertainty, creating knowledge and therefore a sense of control, or avoiding unnecessary surveillance.Research consistently indicates that individuals undergoing predictive testing within an adequate testing protocol do not seem to have long-term emotional distress,39- 41 provided they do not come to testing with psychological issues.37,42- 44 Such testing can sometimes pose challenges, however. Concerns about privacy and potential discrimination may arise because a positive result could be defined as a preexisting condition. While some may specifically seek testing for planning purposes, others may feel pushed into unanticipated decision making about their lifestyle or profession or communicating potentially life-altering information to siblings and/or children. Patients might also wrongfully construe positive results to predisposition testing as a certainty to develop disease, since it has been shown that individuals tend to see risk in a binary fashion.45
Testing in children and adolescents raises several ethical and legal considerations. When is a child mature enough to have a say in testing? How do you balance the right of the parents and the future right of the child to make an autonomous decision? How can you reconcile helping a child know about and adjust to genetic risk and preserving that child from possible stigmatization?46 Guidelines by the American College of Medical Genetics47 and the National Society of Genetic Counselors48 recommend testing only in cases where an obvious medical or psychosocial benefit exists. Some have argued that, while medical benefit can generally be easily sorted out, the psychosocial benefit is often reduced to autonomy issues. Consequently, a more global, family-centered approach may be more beneficial in determining whether testing is justified in a minor rather than strictly following guidelines.46,49
Prenatal testing is available for a subset of eye conditions regularly tested in clinical and research laboratories. When faced with a request for prenatal testing, the health care professional ought to first verify testing availability and modalities; custom testing may be available when a mutation has been ascertained in a family. GeneTests,50 a reference Web site funded by the National Institutes of Health and sponsored by the University of Washington, offers an easy way to determine testing availability for a large variety of genetic conditions. It is also essential to have a discussion with the parent(s) to clarify the reasons for requesting prenatal testing and explore the possible decisions the parent(s) may face with a positive result, such as financial planning or abortion. The goal is not to encourage or deter testing; rather, it is to help parent(s) make as informed a decision as possible and be comfortable with their choice.
Studies have shown that patients receiving positive test results not only expect some information about what the test results mean but also want social support and a discussion of options.51,52 In other words, patients want the health care professional who delivers the test results to show some empathy and acknowledge any painful news. They also want suggestions for next steps. These may include a roadmap for screening or preventive measures, meeting with a counselor or receiving referral to psychological services, or being given contact information for support groups. The latter information may be found on the Genetic Alliance Web site.53 The Genetic Alliance is a nonprofit organization that represents many advocacy groups in the genetics community.
We would like to end with a few practical suggestions for integrating molecular diagnosis in your practice. First, identify and develop a relationship with local genetics professionals; their familiarity with the counseling issues and the mechanics of testing will expedite the process. A list of board-certified geneticists can be found at http://genetics.faseb.org/genetics/abmg/abmg-listings.html. Similarly, directories of genetic counselors can be found at http://www.nsgc.org/resourcelink.cfm and http://www.abgc.net/genetics/abgc/abgc_diplomates.htm. The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database54 provides a current overview of genes, clinical syndromes, and mutations. Fan et al55 provide a useful table of additional Web-based resources in their recent review of molecular diagnosis of eye disease.
As previously mentioned, the GeneTests Web site50 provides links to current review articles about a broad range of inherited diseases,lists of research and clinical laboratories performing molecular testing,and links to patient resources. Testing laboratories often provide useful links that describe the details of sample collection, cost, and shipping.For a test to be used in the clinical care of a patient, the laboratory must have been accredited by a government organization known as CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). Tests done on a research basis are generally considered preliminary and must be confirmed before results can be given to a patient. One such CLIA-approved laboratory, The Carver Laboratory at the University of Iowa,56 is specifically dedicated to providing nonprofit genetic testing for a broad range of inherited eye diseases.
The National Eye Institute has recently established The National Eye Disease Genotyping Network.57 The purpose of The National Eye Disease Genotyping Network is to create a repository of DNA samples from patients with specific inherited eye diseases that is coupled with anonymous phenotypic information; this effort will hopefully accelerate the pace of our molecular understanding of these diseases. As part of this endeavor, patients will have the option to have CLIA-approved molecular genetic testing for numerous disorders. It is our hope that a "side effect"of this project will be to make molecular diagnosis an integral part of the practice of ophthalmology and that it will provide an entrée to patients with inherited eye disease into important clinical studies.
Correspondence: Brian P. Brooks, MD, PhD,National Eye Institute, Bldg 10, Room 10N226, MSC 1860, 10 Center Dr, Bethesda,MD 20892 (email@example.com).
Submitted for Publication: August 8, 2006;final revision received September 25, 2006; accepted September 26, 2006.
Financial Disclosure: None reported.
Funding/Support: This work was supported by the intramural program of the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
Acknowledgment: We thank Meira Meltzer, MA,MS, Rafael Caruso, MD, and Nizar Smaoui, MD, for careful review of the manuscript.


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Kris Moore said:

Yep! I've already got a build of PC-BSD 7.1 here with KDE 4.2beta2. I'm
 waiting until KDE 4.2 is released in a few weeks and then plan on
 releasing some beta ISO's for you to begin beating it up a bit :)

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I'm salivating already. I knew that Kris would be there for us putting it all together at the earliest opportunity.

KDE.org says, "KDE 4.2.0 will be released on January 27th and is considered a significant improvement in nearly all aspects above the KDE 4.1 series." Elsewhere KDE.org explains that the "significant improvements" are

 The KDE 4.2 series will offer considerable improvements in stability, feature-completeness and performance over its predecessors in the KDE4 series.

 The Plasma desktop shell has gained many feature that users were still missing in earlier KDE4 revisions.

 Applications shipped with KDE 4.2 Beta 2 have many features added and bugs fixed

 The KDE development platform has seen significant improvements on non-Linux platforms such as BSD . . . .

When you continue to read about the "other improvements" @ http://kde.org/announcements/announce-4.2-beta2.php you will conclude that things look great for the PC-BSD desktop, thanks to Kris' foresight and decision to transition to KDE 4 ahead of the pack.

Yea.

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NHL, union reach tentative deal to save season
It is game on for the National Hockey League.
The NHL and Players' Association have agreed to terms on a new labor contract, ending a 113-day lockout.
"It's exciting to know we will be back playing hockey," Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said.
A shortened regular-season schedule was being finalized, but the NHL hoped to play as many as 50 games starting no later than Jan. 19.
Training camps will open within a week.
Evgeni Malkin, the reigning MVP and scoring champion, was in Bratislava, Slovakia, when he received word of the agreement.
"Of course, I'm very excited," he said.
Malkin had spent the lockout playing for his hometown Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. Former Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar was his teammate with Metallurg.
As of Sunday morning, Malkin and Gonchar planned to play for Metallurg against Slovan Bratislava, then head to Moscow to prepare for returning to North America.
"It is great news," Gonchar said, projecting that he and Malkin will be in North America "in a few days."
The deal was struck around 4:45 a.m. Sunday after a marathon, 16-hour bargaining session that began Saturday afternoon in New York. Top NHL and union officials and federal mediator Scot Beckenbaugh worked to find common ground on the remaining issues: players' pension, a Year 2 salary-cap and contracting rights.
Penguins union rep Craig Adams rejoined the negotiations in New York late Saturday.
The new deal is for 10 years, with mutual opt-out clauses after Year 8.
The contract must be ratified by the 30 club governors and approximately 740 players.
Players will receive a defined pension program for the first time.
Owners get the financial relief they said was necessary.
There will be a 50/50 split of revenue, with $300 million outside of that to honor current players' contracts.
Players received 57 percent of revenue in the last labor contract.
The agreement will allow clubs two amnesty buyouts prior to the 2013-14 season, and those buyouts will not count against that Year 2 cap of $64.3 million.
The cap for the shortened 2013 season will be $60 million, but clubs can spend up to $70.2 million on payroll as part of honoring current contracts.
Owners also wanted to build into the new deal restrictions for front-loaded contracts that have negatively impacted franchise debt ratios – and the NHL made gains on that objective.
The deal calls for a season-to-season variance of 35 percent on multiyear player contracts, and the lowest season cannot be less than 50 percent of the highest.
The variance formula will prevent clubs from signing deals such as the extension the Penguins awarded Crosby in July. He will be paid $60 million over the first five seasons of the 12-year, $104.4 million contract that picks up next year.
The Penguins' plan to keep Crosby and Malkin together through the duration of their careers looks more like a sure thing.
Free agents will not be able to sign a deal for more than seven years, though a club can sign its own player for eight years.
Malkin is eligible to sign an extension this summer, and under the new labor deal, the Penguins can offer him an extra year of guaranteed money.
The league and union, led by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, often went weeks without face-to-face negotiations once the lockout began Sept. 15 after the last labor contract expired.
Players hired Fehr in December 2010 after two years of tumult with union leadership. Players sought strength at the top after the rank-and-file were dissatisfied with the end to the 2004-05 lockout that ushered in a salary-cap era and a 24 percent rollback of salaries.
Fehr had made his name over three decades with the Major League Baseball Players Association, a tenure that included multiple work stoppages and an in-season strike that wiped out the 1995 World Series.
This lockout was the third of Bettman's two-decade tenure, and he faced pressure from corporate partners and moderate owners to save the season.
At one point in early December, owners and players met for two days in New York without Bettman or Fehr. Those meetings were sparked by Penguins ownership and Crosby teaming with influential agent Pat Brisson to bring moderate voices into the negotiations.
Even Penguins icon Mario Lemieux could not make this save.
A deal was close on Wednesday before negotiations stalled over the pension plan, contracting rights and salary cap.
Beckenbaugh, the federal mediator, spent Thursday through Saturday morning working separately with the NHL and NHLPA to try and spark another round of bargaining.
He became the lockout version of former Penguin Max Talbot, the unexpected Game 7 hero.
Though the season was saved, the NHL canceled its two signature regular-season events -- the New Year's Day Winter Classic outdoor game and the All-Star Game. In all, the league lost 625 games from Oct. 11-Jan. 14, or about 51 percent of the season.
The Penguins lost 42 games, including 20 at Consol Energy Center.
A Penguins home game was projected to be worth about $2.1 million to the region.
Of course, as was the case with the 2011 NBA lockout, a lot of the damage from this work stoppage could be undone if the NHL stages a memorable postseason.
For that, the league may look to Pittsburgh, where the Penguins will welcome back a healthy Crosby, the face of the NHL. He has missed most of the past two years with concussion symptoms, and he will be joined by Malkin.
The Penguins are better suited than many clubs coming out of the lockout as they try to win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2009.
Their major offseason losses were center Jordan Staal and defenseman Zbynek Michalek, each traded.
However, coach Dan Bylsma believes center Brandon Sutter, who was acquired in the Staal trade, is an ideal No. 3 center to play behind Crosby and Malkin. Also, management has high hopes that top prospect Simon Despres can win one of the top-six defense spots.
Goaltending will be a key in a short season, and the Penguins bolstered depth at that position over the summer by signing former NHL starter Tomas Vokoun for two years.
Though Marc-Andre Fleury remains the franchise player in goal, Vokoun will be called upon more than a No. 2 goalie normally would because of the compressed schedule.
The Penguins are coming off a disappointing first-round playoff exit, a loss to rival Philadelphia.
"We are mad," Malkin said. "We will be hungry to win the (Stanley) Cup. It has been too long."


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It's big, it's bright, it's fast — but is it worthy of the Droid name?
How many 4.3-inch 4G LTE smartphones does Verizon need? How many you got? Because with the launch of the Samsung Droid Charge, Big Red now has a pair of large, fast Android 2.2 smartphones.
The Droid Charge finds itself coming into existence at a weird time. It was announced at CES in early January 2011. And now, four months later, finally is coming to market. And in that time we've seen Samsung unleash the likes of the Galaxy S II which is, in a word -- sexy.
So we've got a few reservations. A few worries. One is in Verizon's LTE network and its ramifications on hardware. While it's blazing fast, it'll drain a battery faster than a blogger drains a beer. And another is in Samsung's perceived inability to update the software on its phones in a timely fashion. Whether or not that's true, well, that's another matter.
So join us after the break as we dive into the Samsung Droid Charge.
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Kizzy Sees the Exorcist — Or, "Exercist" — For the First Time
Kizzy called in this morning and told us Clarence made her watch "The Exorcist" for the first time. The scariest movie of all time is not so frightening anymore.
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The Amazing Howard Hughes
1977 (2002) - EMI/Studio Canal (Anchor Bay)
review by Adam Jahnke of
The Digital Bits
Film Rating: C+
Disc Ratings (Video/Audio/Extras): B/C/C-
Specs and Features
123 mins, NR, letterboxed widescreen (1.78:1), 16x9 enhanced, keep case packaging, single-sided, single-layered,
Spruce Goose
Movietone newsreel, poster and still gallery, Tommy Lee Jones bio & filmography, film-themed menu screens with music, scene access (27 chapters), languages: English (DD 2.0), subtitles: none
Howard Hughes, aviation pioneer, filmmaker, poster boy for Eccentrics 'R Us, has been portrayed on film several times, most notably by Jason Robards in
Melvin & Howard
and Dean Stockwell in
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
. But as memorable as these appearances are, they're small, supporting roles, in and out in one, maybe two scenes. Hardly anyone has attempted to give Hughes the full-blown biopic treatment (although Martin Scorsese means to give it the old college try with
The Aviator
, now in pre-production with Leonardo DiCaprio slated to play Hughes). One of the few to date is the made-for-TV
The Amazing Howard Hughes
, recently issued on disc by Anchor Bay.
Despite its Marvel Comics Group title,
The Amazing Howard Hughes
is a remarkably straightforward effort. The film traces Hughes' life from an ambitious but spoiled rich kid in Texas to his final days sporting Fu Manchu fingernails and hotel-hopping from Vegas to Acapulco, trying to stay one step ahead of the microscopic germs he was so deathly afraid of. Along the way, we glimpse his attempts to build a steam-powered car, his dalliances with Hollywood movie stars, his productions of such films as
Hell's Angels
The Outlaw
, and his fight with the government over his aviation business.
And there's the problem with this movie. We glimpse these things. Originally a two-part TV-movie airing on CBS, Anchor Bay has released the edited, feature film version released theatrically overseas. The result of this editing is a narrative abruptness that introduces characters and incidents with little fanfare or warning, then abandons them without ever really resolving anything. Look at Hughes' relationships with women, for instance. In one scene, he meets and is smitten by Katharine Hepburn (imitated reasonably well by Tovah Feldshuh). In the next scene, they're riding horses on the beach, their relationship beginning to develop. Then Hepburn, aware of Hughes' reputation as a playboy, announces she's going home to Connecticut, partly to test Hughes and see who ends up missing whom. And that's the last we see or hear of Kate. If anything did or didn't become of their meeting, we don't find out and it certainly doesn't seem to have any demonstrable effect on Hughes. This lack of resolution makes the whole sequence utterly pointless.
While some of the film's flaws might be resolved in the full-length version, not all of them would be. Like a lot of TV-movies, the performances are wildly uneven. Tommy Lee Jones plays Hughes very well, showing subtle hints of his obsessive-compulsive behavior early on. Likewise, Ed Flanders is quite good as Hughes' business manager Noah Dietrich (whose book served as the basis for this screenplay). But many of the smaller roles are filled by actors delivering stiff, unnatural line readings. And while Jones does bear a striking physical similarity to Hughes for much of the film, the old age makeup he's forced to wear later turns his head into a wax sculpture. The final makeup appliance is best, but Jones' face is partially covered by an oxygen mask by this point so it doesn't have to bear the scrutiny that other, earlier appliances are subjected to.
Technically, Anchor Bay's presentation of
The Amazing Howard Hughes
is decent, no better or worse than the movie deserves. The print used is clean and the transfer, while soft and gauzy, is free of digital flaws. The mono sound is no more than you'd expect. It's flat and occasionally artificial sounding but, if nothing else, the dialogue is audible. Extras are slim but considering this is a movie virtually nobody was clamoring to see released on disc, they're fairly satisfying. A two-minute Movietone newsreel (narrated by a very young Mike Wallace) shows Hughes himself and his infamous "Spruce Goose". A poster and still gallery is comprised primarily of publicity photos and also includes the print ads used for the original CBS airing. Finally, Anchor Bay includes one of their typically in-depth biographies for Jones.
The Amazing Howard Hughes
is an all-but-forgotten TV-movie with at least some mild curiosity value. Jones acquits himself well in the title role and interest in the movie may increase if Scorsese's
ever gets off the ground. It's very possible that Hughes lived too much life for any one movie to convey. But it's difficult to tell from this truncated version, which is a lot less amazing than its subject deserves.
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Pickled Pepper Relish
This sweet-tart relish was passed down to John Fleer from his great-grandmother. Besides being a refreshing addition to salads, it's also wonderful on grilled or roast chicken or pork chops.
Slideshow: Delicious, Quick Side Dishes
- Servings: MAKES 1 PINT
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of turmeric
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, cut into 1/3-inch dice
How to make this recipe
In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, salt and turmeric and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Stir in the bell peppers and onion and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Let cool before serving.
Make Ahead
The relish can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.


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Loren Avedon
The Circuit
The Circuit is a boxing tournament that knows no bounds, a fight club that rewards ruthlessness and killer instincts with money … and punishes the loser with death. When Dirk Longstreet (Olivier Gruner) opted out of The Circuit, he made many enemies, some of whom have abducted his brother and want Dirk to enter the ring again as ransom. Who will be the last man standing in this bout?


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The dec library is a great resource for Christian books and videos/DVDs of all kinds! We have an extensive selection of adult fiction, resources for teachers and small group leaders, books on parenting, marriage, Christian living, prayer, missions, finances, evangelism, biographies, dating; picture books, and chapter books for children and teens; family movies, children's movies and even some audio books and music.
The library is open whenever the church is open. Books/videos can be checked out for two weeks, just put your name on the card in the back, mark the return date in the back of the book with date-stamp on the table, and leave it the card in the basket by the door. To return, just place the item in the "return box".
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Iced Berry + Cream
Tuesday morning... after a wonderful and full weekend, I am prepared to charge into this new week with new inspiration and ideas. Though I've been quite drawn to this year's neutrals of camel, beige, and such, I will always have a liking to cool palettes, especially mixed with such neutrals. Chilled shades of berry, denim, lavender, and concrete mix with warm, buttery cream... the combination is just beautiful, isn't it?
Some other inspiring finds: beautiful perfumes by Mary Jo Matsumoto— I want to purchase a few to keep and a few to give / gorgeous details / simple, handcrafted pieces for the home / a back–to–work bag / a great brand + marketing direction / a super soft cashmere sweater to cozy up with / a lovely boutique in Stockholm / LV pieces to treasure always / a lovely, four–person basket / rose + gold = wonderful! / stunning outfits / and, lastly, a lovely vignette for Autumn...
images: 03, 04, 06 Shabby Chic here + here, 02, 05, 07 link, 04 Coté Sud Oct./Nov. '02, by Bernard Touillon
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Hey love! This is so my style. So lovely! I love the icy blue colors! Hope you had a fab weekend!!ReplyDelete
Love these dreamy photos. Definitely a soothing color palette. Enjoy your inspiring week!ReplyDelete
Beautiful, but would make me feel cold on a typical winter day here in Britain... :)ReplyDelete
Love this gorgeous post! Makes me long for chilly days ...ReplyDelete
They're beautiful! Such a lovely dreamy color palette. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start! xoxoReplyDelete
SUch beautiful images. The first bed and the chandelier are my favorites. Such beautiful colors.
Always comforting to visit your blog... inviting, superbly written and so inspirational... this post is stunning!ReplyDelete
Have a lovely week, Sarah!
Linda, xo
aw that bedroom is dreamy! also that chandelier from the 3rd picture is swoon-worthy!ReplyDelete
Sarah these photos are just delicious, the bedroom just looks so plush I could sink right in...ReplyDelete
that first bedroom is a dream!!ReplyDelete
and those cute perfume bottles would make a great gift, thanks for sharing Sarah!!
stunning images sarah - just gorgeous xxReplyDelete
The images are lovely...thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
What an unexpectedly lovely combination of colors!ReplyDelete
Such pretty pics- that bed looks so comfy!ReplyDelete
Jaime -- which one? I adore the one near the bottom with the antique linens most of all :)ReplyDelete
Helena -- Mary Jo always creates the most beautiful pieces and items -- I want to buy them all!
Hi Sarah,ReplyDelete
I love all the pictures and that 3rd one is a dream....
Thank you so much for including me in your wonderful inspiring finds ... I am truly touched by your kindness. Merci!
I am loving this palette! Gorgeous... Thanks for the link too :)ReplyDelete
Those images are beautiful and oh so dreamy!ReplyDelete
Very beautiful post Sarah,I like the shades of light and color,
Have a lovely day,
Such gorgeous pics, Sarah!! Love #1 and #3, so beautiful!xReplyDelete
So pretty, soft and delicate Sarah! I adore the chandelier in the third shot - utterly gorgeous xxReplyDelete
I was enjoying this post so much--those icy hues are on my mind for Fall '11. And then the sweet mention! Thank you Sarah! {let me know if you do want a few & I will keep shipping low as possible}ReplyDelete
love these shades Sarah, such a beautiful post with lots of eye candy;)ReplyDelete
Can you let me know where I can find that headboard in the first picture?ReplyDelete
Is there a source for the 1st picture of the bed?ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh yes, it is by Rachel Ashwell :)Delete
From this book of hers: http://www.amazon.com/Shabby-Chic-Interiors-Treasures-Trinkets/dp/1906525749/ref=pd_sim_b_4
- AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 6:54 AM
Hi Sarah!ReplyDelete
Where is the wood kitchen table from in the 2nd pic? I saw a pic of your table in a blog- love that too! Is it easy to keep clean???
- AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 1:26 PM
Where did you get the soft blue padded headboard?ReplyDeleteReplies
I believe you can purchase this headboard through Shabby Chic:Delete


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Lost & Found
Many lost animals are soon found and sheltered by someone - Mendocino County Animal Care, your local Humane Society or an animal loving person. Traffic fatalities or wild animals unfortunately claim some animals.
What you Can Do
If you have lost your pet, the best thing to do is come to Animal Care Services (707) 463-4427 at 298 Plant Road, Ukiah, look for your pet, and file a Lost Pet Report. The shelter has great pamphlets with useful information to help you find your pet.
- Contact other shelters:
- Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County - (707) 485-0123
- Mendocino Coast Humane Society - (707) 964-7729
- Redwood Coast Humane - (707) 884-1304
- Contact local rescue groups:
- MILO Foundation - (707) 459-4900
- Post flyers in area where pet was lost / talk to people living in the area
- Contact newspapers & radio
- Search for lost pets online at www.petharbor.com Remember: This is not a substitute for coming to the shelter and looking for your pet yourself.
- Never give up! Some lost pets are found months, and even years after they "lose their way".
- Microchipping your pet is the first line of defense if your dog or cat should "lose their way". Animal Care Services offers low cost microchipping services any day that the shelter is open.
Good Luck. Please call (707) 463-4427 if you have any questions
Return to the Animal Care page