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Autism Science Foundation president Alison Singer is well known in the autism community for her formative role at Autism Speaks, for her controversial participation in their Autism Every Day video, and for leaving Autism Speaks to found the Autism Science Foundation.
She a role model for autism parents struggling to balance advocacy with positivity and work with family, especially those who tirelessly investigate ways to help our children lead fulfilling lives, actively respect neurodiversity, and continue to educate ourselves and others about autism perspectives and attitudes.
Read on to learn about the founding and goals of the Autism Science Foundation, how "We [at The ASF] are really going to follow the science and not let the politics trump the science," why she thinks parents support questionable autism cures and causes, how her relationship with the Neurodiversity community has evolved, and what our primary message about autism should be.
SR: Why was the Autism Science Foundation (ASF) founded? What gaps will it fill?
AS: The Autism Science Foundation's mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other support to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. We also provide information about autism to the general public and work hard to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.
ASF adheres to rigorous scientific standards. We believe that outstanding research is the greatest gift we can offer our families. Every research dollar needs to count. We are thrilled that after only five months of operations we have already released our first request for scientific grant proposals. Our first round of grants will support graduate and medical students interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical scientific research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. The grants will provide funding for them to begin their research and thus their careers in this field. This is really a critical part of the process. Just last week at the IACC (Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee) Scientific Workshops the concept of recruiting young, energetic scientists with new ideas into the field was highlighted as a critical priority.
SR: How will the ASF efforts differ from those of organizations like the Boston Autism Consortium or the M.I.N.D. Institute?
AS: ASF is committed to supporting outstanding science and scientists but we don't do research ourselves. We have great respect for the work being done at the MIND Institute, by the Boston Autism Consortium and by other centers and universities across the country and around the world. As a public charity, our focus is on raising money from the public to support the type of work being done by these groups and other groups that are taking a scientific approach to understanding what causes autism and to developing new treatments for kids, teens, adults, and senior citizens. Raising money is not easy, especially in the current economic climate. Our families are often tapped out because they have huge expenses for therapy that are not covered by insurance. Our goal is to broaden the base of donors so that we are able to provide more funds to scientists and support their research efforts.
That said, the response from the parent community has been extremely supportive. The response from the scientific community has also been very supportive. People are just very enthusiastic about the idea that we are really going to follow the science and not let the politics trump the science.
ASF is also very committed to sharing and disseminating information about autism research and treatments. Our website has a very popular "Autism Headlines" section where we post the latest news about autism research. Our "Autism Science" section publishes links to the latest studies and provides commentary and analysis from the investigators themselves. We also run a bi-monthly program called "Science and Sandwiches" that brings scientists and family members together to talk about research. These have been great opportunities for information to flow in both directions. It's critical for scientists to hear from families as well as for families to understand the latest research discoveries. The information that scientists glean can't help families if families don't know about it.
SR: Does the ASF plan to support research into the heterogeneity of autism, i.e., on whether individuals at opposite ends of the autism spectrum should be given the same label?
AS: In our current RFA (request for applications) we are inviting applications in all areas of related basic and clinical research. We are particularly interested in human behavior across the lifespan, which would include language, learning, communication, social function, epilepsy, sleep, repetitive disorders and caregiving. Caregiving is a critical area for us to understand better. We know our families are highly stressed and we need to find betters way to understand how we can support families so that they can support their members with disabilities. We are also interested in neurobiology (anatomy, development, neuroimaging), neuropathology, human genetics/genomics, pharmacology, immunology, molecular and cellular mechanisms, and studies employing model organisms and systems.
SR: Autism research funding is sometimes criticized for helping future generations at the expense of existing in-need children and adults, like your daughter and my son. Will the ASF be putting energies into community support, outreach, or education?
AS: Our focus is on research and on research dissemination. There are lots of groups that do wonderful work in community support, education, and lobbying and we will work with them to help support their efforts whenever we can by partnering in local events. But the focus of our organization will be on raising the funds necessary to make meaningful advances in research.
SR: The Neurodiversity community has been critical of both the ASF and your own diplomacy efforts. What concerns have they voiced to you?
AS: I have spent a lot of time in the last year or so speaking with members of the neurodiversity community and have learned a lot from these conversations. These relationships have been very productive for me, and I have a much better of sense of the issues now. I have changed my behavior and rhetoric in response to some of the very good points people have made, and continue to speak frequently with many of the leaders of the neurodiversity community. There is still one big issue, however, on which we disagree. I do still feel that genetics research is the best chance we have for understanding the mechanism of action of autism and creating targeted therapeutics. Genetics research is not about creating a prenatal test and eliminating people with autism from the planet. It's about understanding the pathways that cause the most disabling symptoms of autism and figuring out how to develop treatments that provide relief from these debilitating symptoms [emphasis mine SR]. Our belief in the importance of genetics research in no way detracts from our eagerness to support research into supports and services and expansion of funding for this critical area. I have been extremely vocal on that issue at the IACC meetings.
I also think a lot of these issues stem from the heterogeneity of the autism diagnosis. I truly pray for the day to come when my daughter can blog or self advocate. She and so many kids like her still have a long way to go in overcoming significant cognitive and behavioral challenges. I realize that concepts like self determination are important for certain individuals with autism, but right now in our family we are still working on preventing our daughter from banging her head against the wall and hurting herself, or running out of the house into traffic and getting run over by a car. Issues like preventing pain and protecting safety are still front and center for many of our families.
SR: Why do you think scientifically refuted claims of autism causes (vaccinations) and cures (chelation, etc.) find such a wide audience?
AS: I think it's because parents love their children so much. It's very hard to accept that your child is going to struggle and have these tremendous challenges. It's natural to want to blame someone or something. Believe me, I've been there. But parents need to look at the data. You can't be so focused on anger that you lose sight of what the science is saying because that's really not in the best interest of the kids. I would encourage parents to look at the science and make decisions based on the science. And the science is clear in the case of vaccines and autism. Vaccines don't cause autism. I think families were right to ask that the vaccine studies be done in the late '90s and the early part of this decade, but our public health community really responded to that. And we now have dozens of studies looking at vaccines and vaccine components, all of which have yielded the same answer that, no, vaccines do not cause autism. I think we owe it to our families, we owe it to people with autism, to fund studies that are likely to yield new information. If you keep asking the same question, you're going to get the same answer. We have to ask new questions and try to find out what really is causing autism.
It also scares me to see children with autism being put at risk by therapies that have no evidence of efficacy and can do real harm, especially when they divert time and energy away from proven therapies like Applied Behavior Analysis. One thing I find so interesting in our community is the huge placebo effect in so many treatment clinical trials. Parents say the kids are benefiting from treatment, but often the parents of the kids on placebo report even better outcomes. Again, I think this is because we love our kids so much and want them to improve. But this is why it's important to have rigorous, double blind, placebo controlled testing of various interventions.
SR: If you could communicate one message about autism to those outside our community, what would it be?
AS: The message I constantly try to communicate is that our family members can learn and improve. They can make meaningful progress at all ages. The learning window does not magically close at age 5, 13, or 21. My brother with autism, for example, wasn't toilet trained until he was in his thirties but now is able to participate in a program delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound senior citizens. He is a contributing member of our community, but he wouldn't have had that opportunity if we had given up on teaching him new skills. Likewise, my daughter Jodie is doing things now that we never would have expected. It has taken 6 years to teach her to ride a bike, but she's almost there. Jodie has benefited tremendously from applied behavioral analysis therapy. She has learned to have some actual functional, communicative speech. She's able to make her wants and needs known. That's really a breakthrough. And as her speech has improved, so have some of her most difficult behaviors. We owe so much to the amazing teachers and therapists who work with her.
Those who need resolution regarding Alison Singer's statement in the 2006 Autism Every Day video, in which she "contemplated driving off the George Washington Bridge rather than put my daughter in a school for kids with autism," should read Ms. Singer's own thoughts on the matter. It is my hope that we can listen to and take action on what she has to say now, and move forward, rather than clinging to old resentments which in no way benefit our children, peers, or families.
To see how Shannon Des Roches Rosa's attitudes about autism have changed over the past six years, sift through the 2,000 blog posts at www.Squidalicious.com. To see how she supports and advocates for local families of children with special needs, visit The Can I Sit With You? project.
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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls pulled off a rare feat in Friday night's 97-73 win over the lowly Utah Jazz. They won a game by 24 points and still didn't play very well.
Don't let the final score fool you. Yes, some of the Bulls' final numbers look nice, but the Jazz are horrible.
The Bulls still appear to be a work in progress that needs a lot more than just a touch-up. They turned the ball over 16 times in the first half and continued to look lost at times offensively.
"Some of them are us trying to be unselfish," Bulls guard Derrick Rose said of all the turnovers. "That's what type of team that we have. Some of them you just have to play through it, man. I think I had like four or five. I could care less; we won the game. You can't dwell on that; as a basketball player, it's onto the next play."
The Bulls don't sound overly concerned about their carelessness with the ball, but it might come back to bite them against good teams. They can't expect to play the way they did in the first half Friday night and beat the upper-echelon teams in the league.
After only five games, it's no time to hit the panic button. But Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau should be concerned if his team doesn't start showing improvement soon. The Bulls are too talented to continue playing the way they have been over the first week and a half of the season.
"That is one of the areas we have to clean up," Thibodeau said. "I thought we did a lot of good things to get a big lead. We got a little careless and that is something that needs to be corrected. Overall, I thought there was a lot of unselfish play. Everyone was making a concerted effort to make the extra pass. We passed up a good shot to get a great shot. We want to get the turnover number down to 13 or less."
The issue for Thibodeau is that he and his team have set such a high standard over the past three seasons that it's strange to see them struggle so much trying to hang on to the ball. The Bulls have always tried to run crisp sets and have made it a point not to make repeated unforced errors in years past. But that has been an ongoing problem for his team this season.
"It's going to be something," Bulls forward Luol Deng said. "Right now that's what we got to focus on next. But as long as guys are turning the ball over trying to make aggressive plays, I think I'm OK with it. But it will come; it will all come together.
"Every team has something they got to work on, and right now we got to shift our focus and we want to get our defense right for 48 minutes. The next thing will be our turnovers and how smooth we can run our offense."
In the short term, the next step for Thibodeau will be to continue working with Rose so that he gets back into a rhythm quickly. He had four more turnovers Friday night, which brings his total for the season to 25 over the first five games.
The former MVP isn't too concerned about his numbers, especially on a night the Bulls picked up a much-needed win. But he knows he and his teammates must sharpen their game before they take a trip West next week.
"I'm not worried about it," Rose said. "I can't force anything. The worst thing to do is really try to go out there and force it. That's just not my game. I'm going to let it come to me naturally, do what the team needs me to do, play the way that I normally play and, trust me, it's going to come."


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A company that makes an ultraportable video camera called the Flip is aiming an even smaller version at young video enthusiasts.
The $179 Flip Mino (pronounced "minnow," like the little fish) extends Pure Digital Technologies' video line, which began in 2006. At the time, Pure Digital said it wanted to bring video to the masses with a camera that was easier to use, smaller and less expensive than most competitors'.
The upshot: The Flip has become the No. 2 best-selling video camera (after the Sony DVD610), beating other full-service models from Sony, Canon and JVC, according to market tracker NPD Group, which doesn't include Wal-Mart and Costco in its surveys. Nearly 1 million Flips have sold.
The initial video cameras were rebranded as Flips last June, and now, "We're approaching 20% market share," says Pure Digital CEO Jonathan Kaplan.
The new Mino, which can store up to one hour of video, is slightly smaller than the Flip. Kaplan thinks young video fans will find that appealing.
Videos from Flips can be uploaded directly to video-sharing site YouTube. Social network MySpace has been added to the mix for the Mino.
Ross Rubin, an analyst at NPD Group, says reaching young consumers can be a challenge. "They're a much tougher nut to crack than moms," he says. "They're more comfortable using their cellphones and digital cameras to capture video."
He thinks the smaller size will help, but the steeper $179 price (the original Flip 60-minute version lists for $149) will be a barrier. "They (the target audience) already own products to capture video," he says.
Paul Ryder, vice president of consumer electronics for Amazon, isn't worried. "Any time we make products smaller, it's always a win, because they're easier to put in pockets and purses. The new camera will continue to do well."
The Flip has been the No. 1 best-selling video camera at Amazon since its launch last year.
Kaplan knows young people might have a hard time paying $179 but says the Mino will get less expensive over time. "Given where the prices of cellphones and iPods are, we think we'll be successful."
Video camera sales had been flat for several years before the Flip's introduction. About 3.7 million video cameras were sold in 2005 and 2006 each. Sales rose to 4.1 million in 2007, which Kaplan attributes to the success of the Flip.
He predicts that many more small camcorders like the Flip and Mino will hit the market and that more traditional camcorders will actually get "bigger and bulkier, because they'll be adding more functionality to differentiate."
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Losing a cutivar is almost as sad as losing a species. In fact, for a plant lover, losing a cultivar is unbearable - especiay, if you have had this cultivar before. So, by 'losing it' I'm not talking about 'not having it now'. I am talking about gone. Forever. As in 'extinct'. I am afraid that Hygrophila difformis 'Variegated' is now extinct.
Last time I visited my friend Khim at South Island Aquarium, I had hoped to be able to take back some specimens of this very beautiful variety of Hygrophila difformis. The population I owned over ten years back had to be left behind when I was faced with long-haul house moving.
Unfortunately, when I arrived at the farm, it turned out that this plant was no-where to be found. 15 years back, Mrs. Shirley Lim, Khim's mother, gave me some specimens to take back to Germany. She had found them among a bunch of 'ecapees', growing mixed in with some Myriophyllum.
I did at least find some old photos of it to prove that it existed and I'm not imagining all of it:
Here is a close-up of it, just after cutting.
H. difformis 'variegated' displays true variegation. It is strikingly different from the white-veined variety.
Submerged plant, growing in the Aquarium. Image taken from above. Note that the more serrated submerged leaves actually retain the variegation.
I really hope this plant is not lost. It is probably hard to market because the variegation is less pronounced than that of other variegated plants due to the fine serration of the leaves and therefore it is not propagated actively. But it is a beautiful collector's plant nevertheless with true variegation (as opposed to white veins caused by a virus).


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By Debbie Brooks, Volunteer ServicesVolunteer Joan Schultheis welcomes visitors with a cheery "hello" and warm smile each Thursday at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Her friendly personality is just right for prepping guests for their Fullersburg Woods' experience, whether they're explore the exhibits or the forest preserve's trails."I just love Fullersburg and look forward to coming in every week. I enjoy meeting new and interesting people as well as learning something new about nature from the friendly and knowledgeable staff," she explains.When Joan retired after 32 years in elementary and college education, she wanted to continue to feed her passion for teaching and love of botany and found that Fullersburg Woods was a perfect fit. She started assisting with school tours in 2012 and currently help outs in the nature center. She particularly enjoys introducing children to nature through fun, educational activities, believing that exposure at an early age is vital to building a strong appreciation for the Earth. She not only enjoys spending time with the children but also likes talking about nature with all of the center's visitors."I may not know the answer to all of their questions, but I sure know how to find them," she quips. Joan has met many nice people and has made friendships with regular walkers and runners who stop in to say hello every week."When she's not here, they're looking for her," says Elissa Fink, the center's staff assistant. "Joan is a pleasure to have here at Fullersburg Woods."In her spare time, Joan takes art lessons, using nature as her subject matter. In winter she's a snowbird in Naples, Florida, where she explores the area's nature preserves as she learns about native flora and fauna.Interested in joining Joan at Fullersburg Woods? The center has several seasonal and year-round volunteer opportunities. Visit its volunteer page to learn more, or stop by the District's "'Pitch In & Volunteer' Open House" Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at District headquarters in Wheaton.
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I dislike rubber corks. Sure, I appreciate their usefulness, (rubber corks protect against tainted or "corked" wine) but I simply can't stand them. Rubber corks are much harder to remove than their natural counterparts; I've broken more than one wine opener while trying to pull a rubber cork out; and after the bottle is open, the rubber corks never slide easily back inside. Am I overreacting? Does anyone else have a problem with rubber corks?
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The rabbit ones are pretty cool, I imagine there aren't many corks that would give it an issue! :) I have a really nice waiter's corkscrew from a winery that's never given me problems.
I have a fancy rabbit corkscrew that gets most out easily, and I never re-cork, I use a bottle stopper, so I guess if I had to pick I'd choose rubber corks because of the cork tree issue.
I actually think they are easier to get in and out of the bottle!! Never had a problem ith them.
I've never broken a wine opener because of a rubber cork, so I'm thinking people are just using cheap utensils. :) If recorking is an issue, just go buy some pretty bottle stoppers. I have so many that I never think twice to toss the cork.
I like the regular corks better, but it's just a more traditional preference, not because i find them easier to remove.
i don't mind the rubber ones in the least. they never break in half because they're to dry like regular corks do.
I've been trying hard not to be a cork elitist ;) just because it's silly and can come off as snobby — plus alternate corks are better for the environment since there are only a limited supply of cork trees (or as far as I know this is true). Though to be honest, I like screw tops more than rubber b/c the rubber ones are so hard to get back into the bottle.
littlemzfit they definitely don't look the same as the natural cork! :)
I'm pretty indifferent to cork vs rubber, there are benefits and problems with both. If you've ever had a "corked" bottle of wine, you know what I mean. And rubber corks can compromise the longevity of wine. It sounds like the issues people are having with rubber corks has to do with the bottle opener they're using, rather than the cork itself. And I can't remember the last time I re-corked a bottle of wine. :shrug: As far as screw caps are concerned, I've noticed they're becoming more and more popular with winemakers. Most people don't store their wine for long periods of time, and since screw cap bottles have only been stored for 10 years or so, people shouldn't be so freaked out by the concept. My wine collection has a mixture of all three. And I don't have a problem opening any kind!
At first, I didn't like the rubber corks. Then, I saw a documentary on how the trees were scarce for natural cork. I don 't see a difference in removing or replacing the cork & I've not ruined any wine openers. I just don't think they'd look as pretty in one of those home-made wine cork trays that you can make w/ used natural corks. I like the nostalgia.
I don't drink wine, and I didn't even know that they make rubber corks! I'm an old-school girl though, I like the idea of cork much better!
I hate them. I've broken 3 travel openers on them. Plus I don't like putting them back in the bottle. I like screw cap wine bottles the best. Easiest to open ;-)
i really haven't seen any difference in how easy cork and rubber are to remove, and how hard they are to get back in the bottle. In fact, I like that rubber can't break up when my less than suave boyfriend opens the bottle wrong.
I work in a wine-heavy restaurant and open many, many bottles of wine in a week. Our bottles have both rubber and natural corks, and I really don't find one easier or harder to remove or get back into the bottle.
I've broken a few corkscrews on them too. Now I have an industrial-strength one that is ok so far. Also, cork is sustainable, and even recyclable at some places. Viva la natural cork!
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The nek'sed, or lightning cannon, was an energy weapon developed by the Goa'uld Empire. It was a two-pronged device the size of a Death Glider cannon. The nek'sed was attached to a portable Naquadah generator. When activated, the device hummed and electrified the air between the two prongs. When firing, a blue arc of electricity fires from the end of the cannon and would strike the target location with such a massive amount of energy that even the toughest of Jaffa would be killed.
The weapon was a suitable defensive weapon as it killed groups of enemy infantry, particularly Jaffa whose metallic wearing armor conducted the electricity even further. Goa'uld engineers designed the weapon for the System Lords. However, it was rarely used due to its size and the need for a portable Naquadah generator. Furthermore, Jaffa warriors tended to favor close quarters combat, and the use of the weapon would kill both loyal and enemy Jaffa alike. (RPG: "Fantastic Frontiers: Stargate Season One")
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Situated at the banks of the River Machhu, Morbi provides a marvellous example of the fusion of traditional and the European style of architecture. The Suspension Bridge through which one approaches the city was built during the British era and is an example of the technological advancement of that era.
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The city has three gates, and from all these three, the city-centre Green Chowk can easily be accessed because the city planning was done by imitating the European style. Right across the bridge is the Darbargadh or the Old Palace which has a beautifully carved front gate and has been currently converted into a Heritage Hotel. Other than this is the Mani Mandir which is a Hindu temple where idols of Laxmi Narayan, Mahakali, Ramchandraji, Radha-Krishna and Shiva are worshipped. This temple is made of Jaipur stone and has many carvings done in Rajasthani style.
The Wellington Secretariat also has the influence of the Rajasthani style in its architecture. Then, there is the Art Deco Palace which reflects the influence of the Art Deco Movement of Europe.
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If you understand courier services versus postal services, then you should know that courier services are one level higher than postal services, in terms of delivery speed, convenience and accountability to customers. Courier services are seen as premium delivery solutions for retail and commercial customers. There are different levels of Singapore courier service which are segmented by their delivery speeds.
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Enjoy Tahoe in Grand Style! This private 2,600 sq. ft., features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, comfortably sleeps 8, including children, and is perfect families, adults, ski vacations and corporate retreats. ***Bookings made over four months in advance please contact owner for payment schedule. From the moment you enter this clean like new home, you will know you're in a special place. Characterized by breathtaking charm, attention to detail, and meticulous craftsmanship, you will be surrounded by luxury, warmth, comfort and elegance, truly the best Lake Tahoe has to offer.
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Great Room with Vaulted Ceiling and Immense Stone Gas Fireplace, Flat screen TV with Blue Ray DVD
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"The Dollbergs-from the Bay Area and the Cotes from New Jersey have spent delightful days enjoying your beautiful home. The late summer weather has been warm and sunny after foggy few months in the Bay Area...Thank you for providing a home away from home." Susan Dollberg
We even took a di[ in Marla Bay!!! What a beautiful section of the lake to stay at!It was wonderful coming back to your beautiful, comfortable home. Wish we could have stayed longer.....Next time we will! Thanks again.
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We walked in the door and were amazed at the spaciousness of this beautiful home! The pictures are good but the real thing is so much better! We brought our son, daughter and 3 grandchildren for a vacation in Lake Tahoe and had an amazing time! John left a couple of sleds for the kids (who had never seen snow) and they had the time of their life. From the gourmet kitchen with everything you could possibly need to the beds and bedrooms, roomy beautiful bathrooms, games in the closet, views and a quick walk to the lake everything is just perfect! We have discovered a wonderful yearly retreat with our children. Judith and John are amazing hosts who attended to the smallest need. We highly recommend this perfect home!
As advertised, beautiful home right on the lake and easily fit our group. Judi, the owner was incredibly responsive and worked with my party to make our stay easy despite weather delays on the way in. The open layout was perfect for a large family or group of friends to cook and hang out. I definitely plan to stay here on future trips to Tahoe!
The Tallac house is absolutely beautiful and comfortable. So much room and had everything we needed for cooking, relaxing and enjoying Lake Tahoe. The location is perfect for hitting the beach, hiking or visiting the casinos. We had a great vacation and recommend this home to anyone who enjoys what the region has to offer. Judith was great to work with and we had no issues at all.
We have been coming to Lake Tahoe for many years on vacation and this is one of the nicest vacation homes I've stayed in. Very clean and comfortable. Very well laid out, kitchen well stocked with everything you need for cooking, nice quality bedding and towels. It's only a short walk to the beach, which is beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property as a great vacation spot. The owner checked in with us to make sure all was as we expected and needed. You can tell they really want you to be happy and enjoy your stay.
What a beautiful home located so conveniently to the lake as well as casinos and activities in Tahoe.. We can't wait to return to this lovely home for our next vacation........highly recommend it
We had a great time. The house was nice and well maintained. We loved how close it was to the private beach (just a short walk away). We enjoyed horseback riding just down the road and two great meals near Zephyr Cove. Judi was very helpful and responded right away to our questions. We would definitely consider this house again on our next visit to Lake Tahoe.
Every aspect of the outdoors are minutes away or just out the front door. The shores of Lake Tahoe are five houses away, skiing/golf/casinos 5 minutes away. Biking (trails near by), mountain biking, hiking (The Rim Trail,), boating, shopping, scenic drives, golf, tennis, recreation center, library, skiing, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, (Heavenly Valley, Northstar, Diamond Peak, Sierra at Tahoe, Kirkwood, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows)pee wee golf, public library, water sports with rentals, hot springs short scenic drive, white water rafting on the Truckee River, Virginia City and numerous other adventures await you.
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Recently a lot of companies are looking to old clients, offline customers or otherwise 'cold' contacts to drum up new business. This is a great idea, but can seriously harm your company's reputation if not done well. Here are some guidelines from our recent experiences. DO: Put yourself in their shoes This is the key […]
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I've just recently joined the Datadial team, and one of my key responsibilities will be to manage the ever-growing need for email marketing. But often it can be hard to think about where to start, so here are my 3 points for growing your email newsletter. How often will I need to send? You should […]
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I have had the pleasure of tasting cigars from all over the planet. I absolutely love authentic Cuban cigars... however... yes, in this case there is a however, the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel cigar has got to be one of the best cigars I have ever smoked. It is a bit pricey for a Dominican, but it is well worth it. I usually end up smoking these till they literally burn my fingers... yes, that good. These cigars go way beyond full-bodied and should be smoked outside with a nice breeze going, preferably in the evening, with a nice glass of peaty Scotch and on a full stomach. It should take a few hours to smoke one of these, do not rush it or you won't be able to finish it. It takes me 2 1/2 hours roughly to smoke one of these and I enjoy every hit. This is absolutely an astounding cigar. Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to buy a box of 10.
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Yet another iPhone 6 leak has appeared online, showing off the handset's front panel in its most complete state yet.
Appearing in both white and black, the front panel includes the screen, bezel, and various connections for the front-facing camera, Home button and other sensors.
Leaked to Taiwanese website Apple Club, the images offer the best look yet at a semi-assembled iPhone 6. Last weekend photos claiming to show a completed phone and its retail box were published by TechRadar, but have since been discredited due to the new Home app not appearing on the box, as it is expected to, being a major feature of iOS 8.
Although not clear in the photos, Apple Club claims the corners of the iPhone 6's screen are slighted curved, tapering down to the edges of the phone; this is a feature previously described in older leaks, and would help to make the handset more comfortable to use one-handed.
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 6 at a media event on 9 September; the new handset is said to have a 4.7-inch display - larger than the 4in iPhone 5s - and a slimmer profile. It will run Apple's new iOS 8 software, which includes a fitness-tracking application called Health. This is believed to work alongside a wearable dubbed the iWatch, although it is unclear as to whether the iWatch will arrive this year or not.
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I have $2000 that I am considering investing in Focus Fusion. Who should I contact to further explore this possibility?
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LPPF was issued U.S. Patent #7,482,607 (see pdf document) in 2009, with international patents pending.
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Sue is the Business Manager for the Center for Health & Wellbeing. She has worked in the Center since 2002 and previously in the UVM Student Loan office for 17 years. She is responsible for the Financial and Human Resource operations for the Center. Sue earned her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Lyndon State College.
- Tricia Frazer
Tricia is the Center's Business Support Administrator. She provides financial and administrative support to the CHWB Business Manager, and is a member of the UVM NCHIP Team (National College Health Improvement Project). Before coming to UVM, Tricia worked at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, and Champlain College, in Burlington. She has two sons, one who is a UVM graduate, and one who is a graduate student at the University of North Carolina.
- Jackie Hayes
Jackie is the Administrative Assistant to the Director, Dr. Jon Porter, and joined the Center for Health & Wellbeing in the fall of 2013. With her degree from UVM, she has been employed by Plymouth Rock Assurance in Boston, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Vergennes Elementary. In any spare time that she has, Jackie enjoys practicing yoga.
Chris Lamson
Chris is the manager of the IT Team and supports the CHWB electronic health record system. Chris is responsible for information security and privacy at CHWB. He has over 15 years experience in healthcare IT administration including GE HEalthcare, Copley Health Systems and the University of Vermont Medical Center's Radiology Department. He and his wife Heather met at UVM and are both UVM alumni. Chris enjoys local craft beer and anything to do with motorcycles.
Ty Pratt
Ty is the primary technical support contact and is a system administrator for Point and Click at the CHWB. He has strong experience in PC deployments, technical support, security, networking and has supported many proprietary systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and a minor in Business from Castleton University. You can find Ty on the sidelines as a Varsity Soccer Coach at Colchester High School. In his free time, Ty enjoys spending his days being active with his wife and two kids. And although he's not from Chicago, you're more than likely to see Ty sporting Blackhawks or Cubs apparel.
- Rob Ryan
A self-described "Technology Utility Player" Rob came to the CHWB in 2000 from the University of Washington in Seattle. His background includes grantwriting, software development, and (!) bloodmobile-driving. At UVM he ensures that technology supports the overall goals of the Center for Health & Wellbeing. Rob keeps chickens, reads a lot, and has notably eclectic taste in music. He has seen Nirvana play "Safety Dance," and favors a good hotdog in Reykjavik.
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Hi Avatar wiki This is Plasmabender117 and this is my first review of a fanon. So I will get this point across right now to everyone. (The Statement that I call "MY Point" below will be added on to all my fanon reviews so don't fell like I'm singling you out Lightningthief9 because I'm not)
My Point
I am not your friend nor your enemy when I review you fanon. I am simply telling you what I see and if what I see is a project that really really really really needs work then I will tell you. I will not cuddle you in the warm blanket that so many good reviews from those before me created. I am here for those who are prepared to better their fanon and themselves. And the best way I think to do that is to tear away that blanket and tell them the cold reality of their fanon. That is why I have the system of potential that ranges from (1-10). And the meh scale this scale represents the meh levels in me this ranges from (you really need work-1-10). These will be added to my reality scale and my perfection scale which ranges (1-10- impossible). And if this system and I fail to do what I promise then you have all rights to disown me a a review critic. And make a formal letter stating the reasons that you think I should resign from the my duties as a fanon review critic."
Now that that's over whose my first victim... I mean review subject. Oh it is the fanon Darksome Knights: Resurrection by Lightningthief9.
Summary and My Views of the Three Books in Darksome Knights
The plot is quite simple if by simple you mean the world of Avatar is somehow connected to the world of Pokemon ,Kingdom Hearts, Star Wars, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter by something called the Five pillars. This is what I call a classic "Mutliverse case" where the writer takes several different stories and Mashes them together to get an end result. Let me be clear that this is a good idea "in theory". But then again communism is a good idea "in theory". The way these "Mutliverse cases" go it is decided by the execution of the story, not the stories that make up the story. Let me tell you my first problem with this fanon it was when I first looked at the text the one above the contents box and it said as I quote "Darksome Knights is a fanon created by Lightningthief9. It was originally created as a fanon for Kingdom Hearts" my first words then were 'oh $#*%' the reason I said that was because I have no clue what Kingdom Hearts was so I did what any sensible person would do In my position. I looked at the summary on Wikipedia. I would like to say that I came back with an understanding for Kingdom Hearts but I honestly can say I came back with more questions then answers but in a whole I understand why the concept Kingdom Hearts eludes me when I was reading the summary of it I caught text that said it takes characters from Final Fantasy and Disney and puts them together and forms the story. And then I realized this is a Multiverse case of another Multiverse case. To simplify it, no human mind should try to understand it because all your going to do make you brain fell like it tried to figure out the movie inception.
So with my first problem going unsolved here is my next problem ... Book 1 yep the entire book 1. Let me explain , book 1 just feels so much like its one chapter that was broken up into tiny sections that you could have just made into one giant prologue. Although the author probably put a lot of thought and effort into the introduction of characters. Don't get me wrong the writing is decent and the Ideas are good these are great features in a writer but . In these chapters it just feels like a stretched out prologue.
Book 2 is when the five pillars who are people go to the avatar world to recruit the main characters and some side characters too there is some action involved and most of it is fairly good.
Now book 3 is where the Five pillars plus some of the characters from the world of Avatar split up. And try too recruit some of the characters from the other various worlds that make up this fanon. To form one giant army to fight some bad guy that I think is based in the plot of Kingdom Hearts. But I'm not sure on that so don't quote me on that. Also in the third Book there is some Multiverse character interaction in the end that I was hoping for like the child that wanted his scooter that his parents wouldn't let him have until he got good grades. So the action that I felt as a reader was needed was really really really delayed. And I dont like that not one bit.
My views
For those of you who cant tell whether I am praising or insulting The Darksome Knights: Resurrection let me be very clear about the questions I answered
Is Darksome Knights: Resurrection good? Yes
Is Darksome Knights: Resurrection a compelling story for all? NO
Should we destroy Darksome Knights: Resurrection with a burning hatred, if it is not for us? NO
Who do you recommend Darksome Knights: Resurrection too? I recommend it too people who know common knowledge of all the subjects put in this fanon (especially Kingdom Hearts)
I would not like to comment on characters due to my unbiased opinions on all of them. Also character development seems to be a bit slow in this fanon I would wait for more chapters to come out before I elaborate more on this later. But I will say character interaction through the last couple chapters was quite good.
The Score
This is the part where I put Darksome Knights: Resurrection on the my scales of review
Reality - 5 (this is not a bad thing for a fanon. It just needs to be a little more realistic.)
Potential - 10 (A lot of multiverse scenarios have a ton of potential you just need to find a way to figure out how to reach that potential)
Perfection - 5 (Never feel sad if you get low in this scale. Humans are imperfect beings so be glad you got further than some might get.)
Meh - 5 (you don't need work on the plot you just need work on the relatability of the stories to average people :Ps this score is mostly due to my troubles understanding Kingdom Hearts)
Total score is 25/40 Average score is 6.25/10
Notes to Lightningthief9
- You ideas are creative but you do need to keep a better idea of relatability for those who don't understand All these stories.
- Also consistency in your fanons chapter setups is a make or break thing for people. Sometimes in a chapter I could go to the next one when I was done. but other times I had to go to the main page to get to the next chapter to read. It is just the inconsistent that was really was annoying.
Ending Statement
In all this was a pretty good fanon not the best mind you. But great in its own way. I would Like to state to Lightningthief9 that I in no way meant to personally attack you or your fanon by any means. I hope that you got as much out of this experience as I did. And I hope you will take this review and better your fanon because of it.
Sincerly Plasmabender117


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My favorite trailer is this:
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