text:
Pohang University of Science and Technology, Center for Biofluid and Biomimic Research, San 31, Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 790-784, Republic of Korea
Pohang University of Science and Technology, School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, San 31, Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 790-784, Republic of Korea
Pohang University of Science and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, San 31, Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 790-784, Republic of Korea
Pohang University of Science and Technology, Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology, San 31, Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 790-784, Republic of Korea
* Contributed equally to this work.
† Address all correspondence to: Sang Joon Lee and Ki Hean Kim, Pohang University of Science and Technology, POSTECH, Department of Mechanical Engineering, San 31, Hyoja-dong, Pohang, 790-784 Republic of Korea; Tel: 82542792169; Fax: 82542793199; E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com and firstname.lastname@example.com.
Light reflectance of blood is a complex phenomenon affected by hematocrit and red blood cell (RBC) aggregation (rouleaux formation). According to the hypothesis that RBC rouleaux are aligned with the direction of blood flow, the spatial alignment of RBC rouleaux, as well as their size and quantity in the blood, may also affect light reflectance. The present study aims to investigate the effect of the spatial alignment and distribution of RBC rouleaux on light reflection using optical coherence tomography (OCT). Blood flow velocity and reflectance profiles in a rat jugular-femoral bypass loop were simultaneously measured using a Doppler swept-source OCT system at various incident angles from −30 to +30 deg. The reflectance profiles of flowing blood show nonmonotonous decay with a local negative peak at the center of the tube. The profiles vary depending on the incident angle. This angular dependence is stronger at a higher angle of incidence. The anisotropic reflectance of flowing blood is consistent with the hypothesis on the spatial alignment of RBC rouleaux.
Light reflectance or transmission measurement has been commonly used to quantify the level of red blood cell (RBC) aggregation.1 However, conventional photometric methods do not provide the information about a depth-intensity relationship but only measure the total light intensity transmitted through or reflected from the blood. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has been suggested as a promising modality for measuring RBC aggregation in submillimeter-sized blood vessels because OCT has high spatial resolution. Although most of the OCT measurements of RBC aggregation have been performed to study optical clearing2 or to noninvasively measure hematocrit,3 based on the fact that the increase of RBC aggregation reduces light scattering and enhances light transmission, it may be possible to estimate RBC aggregation by analyzing the OCT depth reflectance profile. In addition, the reflectance profile may imply the information about the spatial alignment of RBC rouleaux in flowing blood as hypothesized in previous studies.4- 5 According to this hypothesis, RBC rouleaux are aligned in a cone-shape with a tilted orientation at the central region of large-diameter tubes as schematized in Fig. 1.
Experimental setup. (a) Schematic representation of the hypothesized alignment of RBC rouleaux across the tube, where θ denotes the angle of incidence from a line perpendicular to the flow direction. (b) Schematic diagram of the OCT system and the rat jugular-femoral bypass model (PC: personal computer; PDBD: polarization-diverse balanced detection).
The objective of the present study is to evaluate the feasibility of OCT intensity imaging in investigating the orientation of RBC rouleaux and their spatial distribution in a submillimeter-scale tube. In situ measurements were performed in a rat jugular-femoral bypass loop. Variation of OCT depth reflectance profile of blood under static and flowing conditions and its dependence on the incident angle of OCT illumination were obtained and discussed.
The OCT system employed in a previous study6 was adopted to acquire blood reflectivity images and velocity information [Fig. 1]. The OCT system used a custom-built wavelength-swept source with a polygon wavelength filter and a semiconductor optical amplifier as a gain medium. The wavelength-swept source had a central wavelength of 1312 nm and a bandwidth of 107 nm. The sweeping rate and the output power were 47.6 kHz and 45 mW, respectively. The measured sensitivity of the OCT system was 107 dB. The image resolutions were 8 and 20 μm in the air in the axial and lateral directions, respectively. These were determined by measuring the full width at half maximum intensity of a mirror image, and as the width of the Gaussian beam waist. Lateral scanning was performed at a rate of 95.2 frames/s during measurements using 500 A-scans over 800 μm with ×12.5 oversampling. An OCT intensity image was obtained by squaring the measured interference spectrum. Blood flow velocities were calculated from the phase difference between two successive A-lines by assuming a constant refractive index of 1.38.
To avoid measurement difficulty and inaccuracy caused by tissue motion from breathing and heart beating in vivo, as well as the possible deformation of RBC rouleaux in in vitro experiments, a rat jugular-femoral bypass loop model was used in the current study. An 8-week old male Sprague-Dawley rat was anesthetized with an intramuscular injection of ketamine (100 mg/kg) and xylazine (10 mg/kg). A heparin-filled PE-50 catheter (ID = 0.58 mm, OD = 0.965 mm, Intramedic polyethylene tubing, Becton Dickinson, Sparks, Maryland) with a length of 50 cm was cannulated into the right jugular vein, and the other end of the tube was inserted into the left femoral artery. The middle part of the jugular-femoral bypass loop was straightened and placed horizontally on a manual goniometer. The angle of incidence varied from −30 to +30 deg at an interval of 10 deg by adjusting the goniometer (Fig. 1). Cross-sectional OCT images were acquired at each incident angle for further analysis.
Figure 2 shows the variation of centerline blood velocity during a cardiac cycle in a rat jugular-femoral bypass loop at an incident angle of 10 deg and the velocity profiles at systole and diastole are shown in Fig. 2. The systolic and diastolic velocities were 9.1 and 5.2 cm/sec at the center of the tube, respectively. No reverse flow was observed because there was no peripheral vascular resistance in the bypass model. The velocity profiles were the same regardless of the incident angle.
OCT measurements of blood flow and depth reflectance. (a) Temporal variation of flow velocity at the center of the rat jugular-femoral bypass loop during a cardiac cycle. (b) Velocity profiles at systole and diastole. (c) OCT depth reflectance profiles of blood at systolic and diastolic phases, and (d) reflectance profiles at 1 and 5 min after the complete stoppage of blood flow. The solid and dashed arrows in (c) and (d) represent the inner and outer boundaries of the tube, respectively. All the measurements were performed at the incident angle of 10 deg.
The A-lines across the center of the tube in the two-dimensional OCT images were used to obtain depth reflectance profiles instead of M-scans. This is because M-mode scanning requires precise alignment of the OCT sample beam and the tube centerline to avoid intermeasurement variability. Typical OCT depth reflectance profiles at the systolic and diastolic phases are shown in Fig. 2. As can be seen, OCT reflectance decreased with penetration depth due to light attenuation in the blood. A local negative peak was observed in the central region. The negative peak resulted from high RBC aggregation because a low shear rate in the central region facilitates the formation of RBC rouleaux. The slope of depth reflectance and the amplitude of the negative peak in the central region did not significantly vary during a cardiac cycle at the same incident angle. The differences in OCT depth reflectance at systolic and diastolic phases were less than about 1 dB at all incident angles ranging from −30 to +30 deg. A complete stoppage of blood flow by clamping the bypass loop with a hemostatic forceps caused a significant decrease in the slope of depth reflectance [t = 1 min in Fig. 2], and the negative peak at the tube center disappeared. These phenomena can be explained by the overall increase of RBC aggregation level inside the tube under static condition.7 After 5 min from the flow stoppage, a low-reflectance layer appeared on top of the blood due to the sedimentation of RBCs [Fig. 2].
To investigate the effects of the incident angle on OCT depth reflectance in flowing blood, cross-sectional OCT images were taken at six different incident angles from −30 to +30 deg. At each incident angle, a total of 300 OCT images during eight cardiac cycles were obtained and averaged. The A-lines across the tube center were used to calculate depth reflectance. The results at incident angles of −20 and +20 deg are shown in Fig. 3. With the assumption that RBCs do not aggregate at a high shear rate along the nearest wall region,4 initial reflectance was set to 0 dB. OCT reflectance decreased linearly in the top area showing the same slope at both incidence angles. As the penetration depth increased, declination of reflectance became greater at +20 deg. A significant difference in reflectance at the two opposite angles was observed in the central region, with a difference (ΔR) of approximately 5 dB. ΔR increased in proportion to the angle of incidence, which was mostly caused by the variations in the central area of the tube as shown in Fig. 3. Since the angle of incidence affects reflection loss of light on the tube surface and depth of blood layer, only ΔR between the same incidence angles at opposite directions was calculated in this study. OCT reflectance was observed to be higher at negative (or lower at positive) angles of incidence throughout the measurement range, and ΔR was found to be dependent on the magnitude of the incident angle. Based on the hypothetical model in Fig. 1 and the experimental results in Fig. 3, it can be conjectured that RBC rouleaux aligned more perpendicular to the OCT beam have a larger scattering cross-section compared to those aligned less perpendicular to the OCT beam.
Incident angle dependence of OCT reflectance as a function of diameter. (a) OCT depth reflectance profiles averaged over eight cardiac cycles at the incident angles of ±20 deg. (b) Comparison of the depth reflectance difference (ΔR) between the same incident angles with opposite directions (ΔR = Rpositive angle − Rnegative angle).
It has been known that multiple scattering leads to nonsingle exponential decay of OCT depth reflectance.8- 9 Since whole blood contains highly dense scatters (RBCs), the multiple scattering from RBCs may cause the OCT signals at both boundaries to have an unequal slope as shown in Figs. 2- 3. According to the hypothesized model depicted in Fig. 1, the size of RBC rouleaux in flowing blood is increased with approaching the tube center and their orientation is symmetric about the tube axis. In this case, the OCT beams having the same incident angle in the opposite directions travel different paths. Assuming a single scattering model, the reflectance difference ΔR is expected to be zero at both walls due to their symmetric travel path. However, for the multiple scattering in whole blood, the combined effects of the nonsingle exponential decay of OCT depth reflectance and the anisotropic scattering of RBC rouleaux caused by the different orientation along the depth direction may result in the reflectance difference at the far-side boundary as shown in Fig. 3.
Other effects, such as alignment of individual RBCs and RBC density variation caused by inertial migration, may affect the OCT depth reflectance. However, the evidence of inertial migration was not observed in the present results. This may result from the relatively large diameter (580 μm) of the bypass loop tested in this study, which is supported by the results of a previous study performed with flow cells of two different widths, 2 and 0.2 mm.9 Individual RBCs may align under a well-controlled steady flow condition and this may affect the OCT reflectance in a near wall region. Although it is doubtful whether this phenomenon occurs under pulsatile flow in our flow model, we cannot completely rule out the possibility.
We suggest that OCT intensity imaging is a useful modality for investigating characteristic behavior of RBC rouleaux in submillimeter-scale blood vessels using the anisotropic nature of OCT depth reflectance in flowing blood. Further studies will be necessary to better understand the mechanisms of anisotropic reflectance of OCT in flowing blood.
This work was supported by the Creative Research Initiatives (Diagnosis of Biofluid Flow Phenomena and Biomimic Research) of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology/National Research Foundation (MEST/NRF) of Korea. This research was also supported in part by the National Research Foundation Grant (Nos. UNSPECIFIED 2010-0028014 and UNSPECIFIED 2010-0014874 ) and World Class University (WCU) program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology ( UNSPECIFIED R31-2008-000-10105-0 ).
Kweon-Ho Nam ; Bosu Jeong ; In Oh Jung ; Hojin Ha ; Ki Hean Kim, et al."Measurement of anisotropic reflection of flowing blood using optical coherence tomography", J. Biomed. Opt. 16(12), 120502 (November 22, 2011). ; http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.3660299
Some tools below are only available to our subscribers or users with an online account.
Download citation file:
Customize your page view by dragging & repositioning the boxes below.
Shibboleth is an access management service that provides single sign-on to protected resources. It replaces the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.
Access to SPIE eBooks is limited to subscribing institutions and is not available
as part of a personal subscription. Print or electronic versions of individual SPIE
books may be purchased via SPIE.org.
Shibboleth is access management services that provide single sign-on to protected resources. It replace the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.


text:
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsychotic drugs, revealed a risk of death in drug-treated patients of between 1.6 to 1.7 times the risk of death in placebo-treated patients. Over the course of a typical 10-week controlled trial, the rate of death in drug-treated patients was about 4.5%, compared to a rate of about 2.6% in the placebo group. Although the causes of death were varied, most of the deaths appeared to be either cardiovascular (e.g., heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (e.g., pneumonia) in nature. Observational studies suggest that, similar to atypical antipsychotic drugs, treatment with conventional antipsychotic drugs may increase mortality. The extent to which the findings of increased mortality in observational studies may be attributed to the antipsychotic drug as opposed to some characteristic(s) of the patients is not clear. GEODON (ziprasidone) is not approved for the treatment of patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]).Preparations of Celecoxib Capsules: Celecoxib 100 mg (white with a blue band), Celecoxib 200 mg (white with a gold band),Celecoxib 400 mg (white with a green band)Cheap Trental 400mg
Benzodiazepines frequently cause drowsiness; therefore, care should be taken when operating machinery or motor vehicles.
Crystalline warfarin sodium is an isopropanol clathrate. Its empirical formula is C19H15NaO4, and its structural formula is represented by the following:Deltasone 5mg Price
Beta-blockers can mask signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and overactive thyroid disease. Dizziness and drowsiness can occur with beta-blockers.high or low blood pressure
ABILIFY Injection is available in single-dose vials as a ready-to-use, 9.75 mg/1.3 mL (7.5 mg/mL) clear, colorless, sterile, aqueous solution for intramuscular use only. Inactive ingredients for this solution include 199.5 mg of sulfobutylether b-cyclodextrin (SBECD), 10.4 mg of tartaric acid, qs to pH 4.3 of sodium hydroxide, and qs to 1.33 mL of water for injection.Buy Zyprexa 15mg
easy bruising or bleeding, pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid...Allergy sufferers recognize histamine effects as a runny nose and swollen nasal passages. Histamine is released from histamine-storing cells (mast cells) and then attaches to other cells that have receptors for histamine. The attachment of the histamine to the receptors causes the cell to be \"activated,\" releasing other chemicals that produce the effects that we associate with allergy, e.g., sneezing.
100 mM sodium chloridePrev page:Elavil 25mg Side Effects

subset: commoncrawl


text:
"can not say , What should I say? "Zhao Mu Shuangshouyitan,cub porn," both brother, you and I are a businessman,Cub porn, you should respect the objective facts, respect for the value of technology,fuck google, not the dead eyes staring at the cost,fuck you, but also to see the hidden Behind the cost of things, including you and me, if a businessman doing business, including the light when the cost price to sell,cub porn, how to make money? how to sustain further development? " escarpin plateforme Mouping do not know, because he's the self-righteous hard sell, so Zhao Mu Tong Chi for Paul left a very bad impression, After more than two years later, Paul Shido opened across a larger area, more complete varieties, the price is lower than Paul Tong Chi Jin Yicheng pharmacies, pharmacy owner is Paul Shido just had a unpleasant shopping experience Zhaomu, and that name is Wenxiu Xuan pharmacy drugstore. chaussures de marque femme Zhaomu snapped the lid down," This is not the five elements Dan, Dan is multicolored. I see you do not gnaw Liu's shop, you still shop dispensers, even a immortality can not recognize, forgetZhaomu glance and said:." This I know you like to hold the wood and paper breaks Square Square inform them cry, let them cool character appropriate reduction and air conditioning. The yield, yield gradually expand fire breaks "
Kam-day ancestors, said:."? imam, I careful thought, we both still unfit to Shennong star, you and me in when crossing the robbery, all sacrificed a lot of magic, I do not know if you still do not have stock, anyway, I was a complete fairy device are no, although I am now the second robbery San Xian to repair almost impossible to encounter opponents with a star in this domain, but be careful of is the boat driving, or use for some time, re-cultivation twelve cents conveniently compares Some properly. we do not need this delay time is too long, crossing in front of the robbery, I also practice some semi-finished cents, you need only a month or so, you can put them to practice is completed, you can also just use it period of time pondering the meaning of what is left of your inspiration crossing the robbery, I hope you can multi- site de chaussures en ligne time, Kam-day ancestors have come to a double-edged ax-shaped fairy starts to practice together, Kam-day ancestors using a heart refining the method, the direct use of their own practice fire burning out to Sin double-edged ax, Zhao Mu point of interest is not currently refining system treasure above, looked for a moment, I feel there is not much to mean. Moreover, in view of refining things better days ancestors. cents devices is that he takes too much effort got it possible to manage, but also can not be one hundred percent Sin's power play. their case, might as well look for a few jewels to conveniently appropriate multi. marque chaussureZhao Mu said:" In fact, I just thought of this proposal, I Wenxiu Xuan purely for publicity, most of those characters are not all sales of home appliances to the comprehension martial yet? Each of them;Therefore, the occurrence is inevitable.
"Do not worry, the small shopkeeper, said slowly, I'm listening carefully." said Zhao Mu sincere. soldes escarpins "Well, since Zhao family agreed, we would clap for the oath." Kung Jing red raised palm. magasin en ligne pas cher ;Let Wenxiu in Xuan jade mine? "contempt Shen Ying Heng said:." .. Sung Man Cho, you give me a little banner pull tiger pulled me in Fuming Yangcheng mixing time is not short, who does not know the secret of these amendments is the highest head Geng Sunshine previous generations, he saw me, I had to shout loudly predecessors. hum, even if he comes, it is impossible to To you this is already out the door division of the abandoned child succeed. you acknowledge your fate. "
iron Canton him chuckled," Zhao home. Do not be discouraged. Refining the Road First and foremost is calm, you do arrogance and rashness is difficult to make progress. " chaussures kaporal Zhaomu the fairy garden to take the spirit out of control, "the old patriarch, wood Xin. We are not stunned, quickly put these breeze grass come away. So wait a minute just in case something happens to leave when the time is too hasty, and to cause unnecessary damage to the grass breeze. " louboutin femme site officiel Zhaomu put out the soul, green is the soul, but also a kind of energy, with a soul scan should be able to find it. Did not wait Zhaomu out far, I heard shouted Venerable Huiyun : "I find it, and you come here to help me catch it. ";Crack, and flowing out of the blood. Even the scorching temperatures outside, nor can Zhaomu steady stream of blood to stay out of the dryer.
;That should permit himself learned, Ling had to use his war college students in East St. identity in a mech repair shop to find a job, the content of their work is broken mech recovery. chaussures de mariee took a while, Zhao Mu soul was retired from the ring of fire Samadhi. chaussures christian louboutin homme pas cher and Grandmaster level of comprehension is a master, but the ability to do business, but they can only be considered an apprentice level. Disciple pond door has never been a star of the Shennong, naturally do not know magic emanation Xiuyu precious to what extent. course, more important is the magic emanation Xiuyu mine in Sunrise star and its eight satellite earth reserves are abundant, especially on one satellite. simply just like mine on Earth, anywhere Visible magic emanation Xiuyu able to sell such a high price for the mine, is that they never thought of;Jinjun Ming is still in a very short period of time, to determine clearly the situation and what to do, he made up his mind. He humbly said: "The older I admire for Shitai also very high honor for her elderly being prepared, please rest assured that you and Shitai, never less than your share of the child."


text:
..And this is why. We welcomed our sweet number eight, Thomas Everett, on March 9th. He is perfectly perfect and I am spending a lot of time enjoying all of the newborn snuggles.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Back to School
The kids were so super excited. We had a very nice ten week summer, but the kids were ready to be back seeing their friends and being back on our very comfortable school year routine. This year, we celebrated Libby starting kindergarten. Anne started this school year at a new preschool and has loved every minute meeting new friends!
Posted by Meg Barry at 10:18 PM No comments:
Labels: back to school 2011
A Little Late
Our 35lb Bulldog turned two July 13th. He rocks our world, but is the coolest little boy that walks (or runs) the earth.
Posted by Meg Barry at 10:10 PM No comments:
Labels: Evan
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Shut Your Mouth When You're Talking to Me
Meg's favorite line from mother's who find out we have seven children...
"I don't know how you do it! I can't even handle my one (or two, or three, or four)!".
Who admits to a total stranger that they can't handle their own children? So my favorite response to this comment is....
"I'm sorry to hear that".
I just wonder why people say that. Makes them appear silly.
Posted by Meg Barry at 10:06 PM No comments:
Labels: i'm just saying..
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Family Pride
T.P Barnett Co
One of the many, many building in St. Louis designed by my great, great, great grandfather.
Posted by Meg Barry at 5:44 PM No comments:
Labels: family
Fun at the St. Louis Zoo
Have I ever mentioned that we have, by far, the best Zoo in the country?? Well, we do. It's free and it's beautiful and our city pours a lot of money into it. It's an amazing place where children can learn, abd explore, and have a lot of fun with the endless exhibits. There is a bit of family history at the St. Louis Zoo on my side of the family, so it is an extra special place for us. Needless to say, Dan and I had such a fabulous time with our three youngest this morning. (Have you all figured out that Evan just loves water?!)
Posted by Meg Barry at 5:34 PM No comments:
Labels: summer fun
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Eleven Years....
Dan and I celebrated eleven years of marriage on June 9th. The past few weeks have been so busy that our anniversary sneaked up on us quickly. What can I say? There are seven children in our house, life moves pretty quickly. Just adding some some pics of the kiddos with this post. After all, they wouldn't be here without Dan and I having a strong, loving marriage.
Posted by Meg Barry at 10:50 PM No comments:
Labels: Eleven Years...
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Services that offer secure Web browsing and search have been enjoying a surge in popularity since the revelations about National Security Agency monitoring of domestic phone calls, email and Internet activity.
"We always knew people didn't want to be tracked, but they didn't know what to do about it," said Gabriel Weinberg, founder of the Pennsylvania-based DuckDuck-Go, which allows users to search the Internet anonymously. "Now there are private alternatives you can switch to and never look back."
Experts say while sites offering online anonymity can conceal part of your Internet activity from prying eyes, they can't hide all of it. Even when you use a secure Web searcher, by clicking on one of the links it displays, you leave privacy behind, and your information is visible to whatever Web page you land on.
"There are limits to what they can do," said Seth Schoen, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's senior staff technologist.
Jeff Chester, executive director for the Center for Digital Demo-cracy, says most Americans "have already sacrificed their privacy" by shopping, signing up for discounts and engaging in other online activities people take for granted.
That makes it easier for the government to spy on us, Chester said, if that's what it wants to do.
Still, there are many ways to increase your online privacy. You can tinker with the privacy settings on your browser; add encryption and ad-blocking extensions to it, and search anonymously with several search engines. You can encrypt emails and mobile phone calls and the data you store in the cloud.
For browsing, for example, Chrome's "incognito mode" does not save a history of where you have been, and deletes cookies after you're done with a Web page. Firefox and Internet Explorer have similar settings.
A browser extension called HTTPS Everywhere defaults to the encrypted version of a Web page if it's available.
The Tor Project is considered by some to be the ultimate in protecting your identity on the Internet. The project provides a free bundle of software, including a special browser, that it says prevents the tracking of the source and destination of your Internet activity, which could be used to track your behavior and interests. Tor routes your activity through three randomly selected computers around the globe out of a total of more than 3,200 staffed by volunteers. HTTPS Everywhere is built into the browser.
For searching, DuckDuckGo provides anonymous Web searches and Blekko has its own proprietary "spam-free" search engine so it doesn't send your queries to other search engines, as many "anonymizing" platforms do.
The Netherlands-based Surf-board Holding's Ixquick and Startpage let you continue to Web pages via a proxy server, which substitutes its address for yours, masking your identity.
But Jeremiah Grossman of WhiteHat Security says "proxies and Tor are the way to go" but warns "the value provided by proxies is completely voided when using sites like Gmail and Facebook when you voluntarily hand over your data - something that pretty much everyone does."
If you're worried about government snooping, the Dutch company that makes Ixquick and Startpage is beyond reach of a U.S. court subpoena and doesn't save your data anyway.
"It's a lot harder to force a Netherlands-based company to cooperate with programs like PRISM than it would be with a U.S.-based company," said Ixquick CEO Robert Beens.
For phone calls and emails, PGP by Symantec and the free GPG offer public key encryption for email and data, while RedPhone and TextSecure by Whisper Systems encrypt your mobile Android phone and text messages. Both people have to be using the software.
Online security tips
Here are a few ideas for specific situations where you want more privacy than is afforded by your native software and system, courtesy of Seth Schoen, senior staff technologist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
1. You want to keep your browsing private at work: Use a browser made by the Tor Project or a paid VPN (for virtual private network) link, or a personal hotspot. Don't use an employer-provided or administered computer if company policy allows surreptitious monitoring.
2. You want to avoid government surveillance: Install HTTPS Everywhere on your browser and consider the Tor Browser Bundle.
3. You want your mobile calls to be shielded from eavesdroppers: Install an encrypted VoIP application such as RedPhone or Silent Circle.
4. You want your information in the cloud secure from snooping: Encrypt your data before uploading it. Some services actually require data to be encrypted before it is uploaded: SpiderOak, Wuala and Tarsnap.


text:
The Hollywood stars who will also help present the awards include Jimmy Fallon, Colin Farrell, Uma Thurman and Reese Witherspoon.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announces the first set of presenters for the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. "American Hustle" actress Jennifer Lawrence, "Iron Man" hunk Robert Downey Jr. and "Jupiter Ascending" beauty Mila Kunis are among the stars to present awards at the event.
They are joined by Julie Bowen, Laura Dern, Jimmy Fallon, Colin Farrell, Uma Thurman, Reese Witherspoon and Kevin Bacon. Serving as Miss Golden Globe to assist in handing out the trophies to the winners is Bacon's daughter with actress Kyra Sedgwick, Sosie Bacon.
The 71st ceremony, hosted by comedienne duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the second year in a row, will air on Sunday, January 12. "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" lead nominations in movie category with seven nods each, while "Behind the Candelabra" and "House of Cards" dominate the TV list with four apiece.
Woody Allen will be feted with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his lifetime achievements.


text:
Israel on Wednesday strongly warned world powers [2] against what said was an Iranian offer to cut back on its nuclear program in return for an easing of its Western-imposed sanctions [3].
"Israel in the last few hours has learned that a proposal will be brought before the P5+1 in Geneva in which Iran will cease all enrichment at 20 percent and slow down work on the heavy water reactor in Arak, and will receive in return the easing of sanctions [4]," an Israeli official told Agence France Presse on condition of anonymity."Israel thinks this is a bad deal and will oppose it strongly," the official said, AFP reported.
The so called "P5+1" group of the major world powers are set to meet Iran's nuclear team later on Thursday and on Friday for the latest round of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. The talks were revived after the June election of moderate new President Hassan Rouhani.
Iran's continued enrichment of uranium [5] to 20 percent has been a particular source of concern for Western states as they see it as a key move made by Iran in its alleged bid to develop nuclear capabilities [6], according to AFP.
[1] http://www.syndigate.info
[2] http://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-bibi-528471
[3] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24845829
[4] http://www.albawaba.com/news/us-iran-sanctions-531993
[5] http://www.albawaba.com/news/iran-uranium-enrichment-nuclear-525508
[6] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enriched_uranium
[7] http://www.albawaba.com


text:
Home Of Corporate Gifts
Promotional Products
About Us
Contact Us
Our Policies
Best selling budget golf promotional umbrella. Steel stem with twin fluted ribs. Wooden handle. Large range of stock colours available. Full...
The sophisticated Bailey collection delivers executive quality at exceptional value. The deep cut engraved centre band and rich lacquer finishes...
76cm, 8 rib golf umbrella. Metal frame, fibre glass solid ribs, nylon panels. Black plastic pistol grip handle.
Also available in these colours...
The stormproof Pro-Brella has been improved to offer more benefits and colourways. The only decision you need to make is whether to use the...
Sturdy 16mm fibreglass frame with high quality ergonomic spring loaded tip cup.
Stormproof fibreglass ribs for increased flexibility and stability...
75cm rib length lightweight stormproof golf umbrella with fibreglass 14mm diameter shaft and 3.5mm diameter ribs. Choice of 10 different pole and...
Stormproof fibreglass stem and ribs for increased flexibility and stability in windy conditions, 11 stock canopy colours as standard or upgrade to...
Sleek and impressive silhouette in a range of chrome finishes, designed and engineered by Cross. Supported by a lifetime
mechanical guarantee...
Sheaffer ball pen with stylus function.
Twist action movement ball pen with stylus top, you can switch from writing to technology quickly and efficiently.
Sleek ballpen with chrome accents and a bold profile backed by a lifetime mechanical guarantee. Supplied in a gift box.
New for 2017. This modern and stylish alternative to the classic resort folk in sure to be a big hit this year. Available in 6 colours and printed...
A stylish valuables bag with leather feel to outer and fur to inner. Made from luxury PU, this bag can be used to hold tech items as well as...
Match ALL keywords
Match ANY keyword
Match EXACT PHRASE
Writing Instruments
Bags and Travel
Sports and Outdoors
Tools and Adventure
Diaries and Calendars
Upload a new LogoUpload
Manage LogosUpload
Home Of Corporate Gifts
About Us
Contact Us
Our Policies
Copyright © 2017 ADVERTISING GIFT CONNECT All Rights Reserved.


text:
Please enter the location name or STD code
If you want to help increase business then we recommend taking a Devizes phone number. Most people prefer calling local phone numbers when dealing with businesses, especially new ones.
Buy a 01380 number and have it pointed to your existing landline or mobile phone.
01380 number online by clicking
Have a question? Call us or view our Frequently asked questions here
Pence Per Minute: If to a landline: 3p
Pence Per Minute: If to a mobile: 9p
Set up Fee: FROM £15.00
Monthly Rental: £5.00
The minimum contract term is just 30 days
International Routing - Charges
Order your Number Below
* - Monthly rental
All prices exclude VAT.
loading ...
Back to Top


text:
Students from Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering visited Kyrene Altadeña Middle School and assisted with a project promoting interest in the field of engineering.
There were five different engineering-based learning experiences hosted by students from Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering throughout the year from Paper Engineer Pop-Ups at Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School, hosted by undergraduate students Rachael Tjahjo and Zachary Ross; Sparking the Light at Kyrene Centennial Middle School, hosted by Alison Llave and Sage Santos; Engineering a Solution to Oil Spills at Centennial, hosted by Alec Chamberlain; Robot Arm at Altadeña, hosted by Zachary Burnham and Rebecca Mercer; to Solar Mirror: Engineering Light at Altadeña, hosted by Sanketh Kamath and Jenna Moore.
During the Solar Mirror: Engineering Light project both freshmen visitors, Kamath and Moore, gave students a brief presentation on what they would be working on.
Kamath said the Solar Mirror: Engineering Light started as a project he completed in his first semester at ASU, and was given a chance to teach it to students at Altadeña.
"It's to help them understand what engineering is and getting a better idea of engineers because what they do is solve problems. We try to use a simple, real-life example," Kamath said. "We just want to show them that it's really easy to come up with solutions to solve problems and pretty much anyone can do it."
The Solar Mirror: Engineering Light project consisted of designing a device to focus or concentrate light using the provided materials to light up a dark area.
Students, who worked in small groups, were given pieces of mirror, tape, Popsicle sticks and a flashlight as tools to find a way to shine light into a small box.
JoAnne Skoglund, a seventh-grade science teacher, said her students were given the chance to learn from other students who are not much older than them, and helped them envision themselves learning engineering at a university level.
"I love that it's hands on and they have to work with real-world problems together," Skoglund said.
Moore said she enjoyed participating in the engineering-based learning because there was a similar project that visited her school when she was younger, and was one of the main reasons she showed interest in pursuing her engineering education.
Dr. Tirupalavanam Ganesh, assistant dean of engineering education, said the engineering-based learning was a way to get young minds interested in the field of engineering.
"In my role as assistant dean, engineering education at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, I am working to create opportunities for undergraduate students in engineering to engage in Pre K-12 engineering education efforts. This semester, through the FSE 194: Pre K-12 Engineering Education Internship Experience offered for the first time, students are engaged in a pilot effort that is designed to offer the opportunity to serve as ambassadors of engineering to area schools," Ganesh said. "Engineering practices are an important way to experience the built environment and products we often take for granted and by serving as mentors, our undergraduate students have the opportunity to share their own passion and interests that led them to engineering career pathways with Pre K-12 students."
• Contact writer: (480) 898-4903 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
vendredi 10 Février 2012 — lundi 13 Février 2012
Carnival Imagination
Miami, United States
Acheter des billetsSeatGeek
You may have seen the photos, heard the rumors, and maybe you even know one of the lucky few who were actually on board. Well, here's your chance to live the dream and experience the best vacation of your life.
Bruise Cruise is a three-day tropical rock extravaganza. Back for an even wilder year, BC2 will take place on Feb 10-13, 2012, on board the Carnival Imagination® cruise ship, sailing from Miami, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas, and back.
Vivian Girls play a DJ set, not a full band show.


text:
Schwarzenegger told a cheering crowd at the state GOP convention that "in San Francisco, the courts are dropping the ball."
"It's time for the city to stop traveling down this dangerous path of ignoring the rule of law. That's my message to San Francisco," he said Friday night.
Schwarzenegger's directive to Attorney General Bill Lockyer was prompted in part by a judge's decision not to impose a temporary restraining order that would have halted San Francisco's weeklong parade of 3,175 same-sex weddings, said Rob Stutzman, Schwarzenegger's communications director.
Lockyer, an elected Democrat who is a potential candidate in the 2006 governor's race, has said he plans to vigorously defend state laws barring gay marriage.
Peter Ragone, a spokesman for San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, scoffed at Schwarzenegger's directive.
"The truth is, thousands of people are involved in loving relationships and having them recognized for the first time," Ragone said. "We urge the governor to meet with some of the couples because what's happening is both lawful and loving."
Earlier Friday, Judge Ronald Evans Quidachay denied the Campaign for California Families' request for a temporary restraining order, saying it failed to prove same-sex weddings would cause irreparable harm. In a separate case, another judge declined to order an immediate stop to the marriages Tuesday.
The Campaign for California Families argued that the weddings harmed all the Californians who voted in 2000 for Proposition 22, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman.
The judge suggested that the rights of the gay and lesbian couples appeared to be more substantial.
"If the court has to weigh rights here, on the one hand you are talking about voting rights, and on the other you are talking about equal rights," Quidachay said.
Quidachay consolidated the Campaign for California Families' lawsuit against the city with one filed by another conservative group, and told lawyers for both sides to work out between themselves when the next hearing would be held.
Mathew Staver, a lawyer representing the Campaign for California Families, said he believes the court ultimately will find that Newsom acted illegally when he began allowing gay marriages last week.
"He can't decide to grant same-sex marriage licenses any more than he can declare war against a foreign country," Staver said.
But chief deputy city attorney Therese Stewart said the failure of conservative opponents to win emergency injunctions demonstrates that the city has a strong case.
"Both judges really recognized there is nobody who is hurt by allowing gay people to marry," Stewart said.
Newsom remained defiant before the ruling, officiating at the wedding of one of California's most prominent lesbian politicians inside his offices at City Hall.
About 25 anti-gay-marriage protesters later blocked the door of the county clerk's office, lying down in front of the line and singing religious songs. Gays and lesbians responded by belting out "The Star-Spangled Banner" until sheriff's deputies escorted the protesters out. No arrests were made.
While defending its new marriage policy in court, the city also is suing the state, challenging its gay-marriage ban. The city contends the ban violates the equal protection clause of the California Constitution.
In Bernalillo, N.M., dozens of gay and lesbian couples arrived to get married Friday after a county clerk announced she would grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
The Sandoval County clerk's office granted licenses to 26 same-sex couples before New Mexico attorney general Patricia Madrid issued a late afternoon opinion saying the licenses were invalid under state law.
The clerk's office stopped issuing licenses and told newly wed couples their licenses were invalid.


text:
Viewers become comfortable watching great content with no commercials
do you dilute zofran iv push
"The outpouring has been amazing
zofran dosage iv pediatric
fda warns against zofran use in pregnancy
He spent the last two seasons with the Vikings before the Bills acquired him via trade in March
ondansetron odt safe during pregnancy
So how do we explain this contradiction? All of us have some things we know a lot about and some things of which we're ignorant
zofran 4 mg dosage pregnancy
ondansetron hcl 8 mg during pregnancy
zofran odt dosage for pregnancy
zofran pregnancy birth defects
zofran dosage for 2 yr old
It is only when he approached puberty that his penis grew and testicles descended.
ondansetron odt 4 mg tabletas para que sirve
risks zofran during pregnancy
ondansetron 4 mg dosage for adults
The highly unexpected sightings began in May, when three belugas were spotted off Fairfield, Connecticut
ondansetron hcl 4mg tablet price
Mr Farron later said that he was not a "home wrecker" for Labour MPs
ondansetron odt dosage for adults
is generic zofran expensive
Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the EU's executive commission, jokingly greeted him as "Dictator" at an EU summit in May, offering a smile and a slap on the neck.
ondansetron orally disintegrating tablet usp 8mg
zofran 4mg odt price
zofran online no prescription
"He knows that there are some things that he needs to get cleaned up
ondansetron odt 4 mg for pregnancy
zofran cost cvs
cheap zofran
"We've put ourselves in position to have flexibility next season.
cost of ondansetron odt 8 mg
So Woody ended up with Bowles as his coach and Mike Maccagnan as his general manager
ondansetron odt 8 mg while pregnant
zofran odt 4 mg oral tablet
zofran odt 8 mg side effects
how much does ondansetron cost at walmart
ondansetron odt 8 mg during pregnancy
can iv ondansetron given orally
isn't working is because member states do not apply it," said Juncker's deputy, Frans Timmermans.
zofran 4mg uses
"We paid a very, very large amount to buy an unprofitable medicine
ondansetron 4mg
"He was doing his job, and I had made a mistake in trying to hurry home to get started moving that led to our path's crossing."
buy ondansetron wafers
zofran pharmacy prices
Even the most determined reformer can be stymied by collective stonewalling from VW's myriad vested interests entrenched deep within the company.
ondansetron odt side effects
"What this suggests is a possible opportunity to build stability by conserving this kind of structure in populations
zofran 8 mg side effects
Summy Co, later known as Birch Tree and acquired by Warner in 1988
ondansetron hcl 4 mg tablet side effects
zofran fda pregnancy category
"A new model is to put users of the internet in control of their own data
zofran dosage for adults iv
The Yankees signed Berra for $500 in 1942 and assigned him to the team's minor league affiliates
zofran dosage for 4 yr old
generic zofran names
Hao received a master's degree in electronic engineering atTsinghua University and most recently worked as an analyst atboutique fund manager Prime Capital Management
generic zofran price
zofran generic brand name
18 while entering a Wal-Mart store after police said they were able to "forensically link" four of the shootings to his handgun, which was found later by investigators at a local pawn store.
can you give iv zofran po
She's been featured in roughly 450 fashion shows and graced the cover of more than 1,000 magazines since bursting onto the scene two decades ago.
zofran safety in early pregnancy
Even this would be "a real seismic change," according to Dean Nicholls, a partner at law firm Gordon Dadds
ondansetron odt 4 mg side effects
ondansetron 4 mg safe during pregnancy
She campaigns for rights of mothers worldwide.
effects of taking zofran while pregnant
over the counter nausea medicine like zofran
purchase zofran
ondansetron 4 mg tablet
And since most people aren't saving enough for emergencies, Szapiro adds, aiming for a specific target can make it easier and less overwhelming to set money aside.
zofran odt 8 mg
"And I thinkit would have been too much of a risk to unilaterally decide inBritain to be the only newspaper that went ahead and published."
side effects of ondansetron when pregnant
can you buy zofran online
Jerusalem has seen days of clashes after Israeli police fired stun grenades and tear gas at rock-throwing Palestinians who barricaded themselves inside al-Aqsa mosque.REUTERS/Ammar Awad
ondansetron hcl 4 mg tablet drl
The news came just ahead of a state visit to Washington byChinese President Xi Jinping
ondansetron hcl 8mg price
He then received a revelation that his sacrifice had been fulfilled by his willingness to submit, and his son was spared
zofran 4 mg uses
Whitney Wolfe, founder of the new dating app Bumble and Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie will be on the next two nights.
zofran expiration date
zofran odt safe during pregnancy
Now teams seem to be letting their playmakers try to do something more.
zofran 4 mg iv push
ondansetron odt 4mg tablets uses
cost of ondansetron 4 mg
do you need a prescription for zofran
zofran odt in pregnancy
It never plays the same way twice.
ondansetron odt 4mg tablets
zofran odt 4 mg side effects
zofran price without insurance
And so, that's what I'm going to be working on.
order ondansetron online
ondansetron hcl 4mg side effects
Then comes the work, the labor, the hammering away
ondansetron tablets 4 mg
zofran iv duration of action
Clinton is seeking the Democratic nomination for the November 2016 presidential election.
online pharmacy how can i get zofran
ondansetron 8 mg cost
is there an over the counter medicine like zofran
ondansetron 4 mg odt tab
ondansetron hcl 8mg oral tab
"He has a photographic memory
zofran during pregnancy 'and birth defects
The HFEA will now consider the application, but no decision is expected for some weeks or months
cheap zofran online
When they insist they deserve attention they remind us that they won a million more votes than the SNP at the election
zofran iv during pregnancy
zofran purchase online
"I'd say, "Sure you're not going to get in trouble with George (Steinbrenner)?' Randolph said
zofran odt
zofran mg/kg
vehicle emission tests as investorsbelieved it could affect demand for diesel cars
zofran 4 mg safe for pregnancy
ondansetron odt expiration
zofran buy online
ondansetron online
Some callers have longstanding mental issues with long histories of psychiatric care," she said.
zofran dosage for 5 yr old
ondansetron hcl 8mg tab
zofran cost at walmart
"Commercial attacks on companies like ours are real," Dow Chemical Co Chief Executive Andrew Liveris, who attended the event, told financial news channel CNBC
zofran birth defects heart
zofran odt dosage for infants
It targets foreign journalists the minute they set foot in cities near Syria's border
side effects of ondansetron in pregnancy
zofran generic cost
I'm going to have the pen in my pocket
zofran iv side effects
ondansetron odt tab 4mg cost
But otherwise, am I going to be really upset? No.
ondansetron odt pediatric dosage
"There's a sickness in our country
zofran during pregnancy risks
ondansetron zofran pregnancy
zofran side effects lawsuit
"But then he'd shake your hand and you'd be on your knees
ondansetron 4mg tablets dosage
Despite the discrepancies, a fix shouldn't involve major changes
zofran in pregnancy side effects
ondansetron zofran
Unable to do the normal things that people take for granted like watching TV and reading a book I had no choice but to leave my job
Viewers become comfortable watching great content with no commercials


text:
|Next book >>
Unholy Lies(2012)
A novel by Sandra Bretting
This heartfelt mystery offers readers an unforgettable journey through small-town Texas and everything that entails. When a beautiful young church worker disappears from the rural town of Enterprise, Texas, local newspaper reporter Kelsey Garrett latches onto the story. Used to covering 4-H fairs, booster-club bakeoffs and the Miss Fancy Pecans pageant, Kelsey knows this story could propel her from the bowels of the Enterprise Country Caller to the shoulders of a major Texas daily. Her priorities change, though, when she becomes involved with one of the suspects and develops friendships in the rural community. Suspects include a fallen pastor on the path to redemption; his wife, an eccentric woman with her own predilections; and a church secretary fiercely protective of her pastor. Each of the suspects is eliminated until only the good reverend and Kelsey's newfound love interest remain.
Similar Books by other authors...
Used availability for Sandra Bretting's Unholy Lies
See all available used copies of this book at Abebooks UK or Abebooks US
Hardback Editions
October 2012 : USA Hardback
|Title: Unholy Lies
Author(s): Sandra Bretting
ISBN: 1-4328-2597-6 / 978-1-4328-2597-3 (USA edition)
Publisher: Five Star
Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA
Kindle Editions
October 2012 : USA, Canada, UK Kindle edition
|Title: Unholy Lies
Author(s): Sandra Bretting
Publisher: Five Star Publishing
Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA
Genre Pages


text:
When the Moto Z and Moto Z Force were launched, Lenovo introduced a number of accessories named Moto Mods™ like a Moto Insta-Share projector, a JBL SoundBoost speaker and Incipio offGRID™ Power Pack which could seamless work with the phones. According to TechDroider, yet another Moto Mod- a portable camera module will be released by Lenovo soon. The site adds that the module will arrive with 10x optical zoom, a physical shutter, a zoom lens and a xenon flash which is much brighter than generally-used LED flash.
Like regular cameras, the shutter button in the camera module can be rotated to zoom in or zoom out subject images and the module will also carry a power button to turn it on or off. This won't be the first time that you'll get to use a phone camera/accessory with 10x optical zoom as Samsung and Sony have previously launched phones with such zooming capabilities.
With IFA in Berlin a couple of weeks away, we are hopeful that Lenovo will announce the new modular accessory along with its new devices. Recently, Lenovo released a teaser video about several products it is expected to make public at IFA next month. Apart from nearly-announcing a new tablet and a successor to the Moto 360 2nd Gen, the video also gave a glimpse of a few MotoMods that the company may announce at a press event on August 31st.
Image source: Techdroider


text:
The unique features of The Sundials community are the private and spacious living that is captured in the distinctive clusters along with the opulent Mediterranean influences within the tranquil and breathtaking setting of water features, lush landscaping and golf course views.
Project Status and Details:
Downstairs offers a large basement with room for a pool table, a bar or even a private cinema.
guest bedroom in first floor, kitchen leads through to maid room and laundry. After the guest room, there is an up / down staircase, the 3 reception rooms sweep around into the large kitchen dining area.
Upstairs offers 4 en-suite bedrooms all with balconies, family living room and pantry area. The large master bedroom has a private balcony large en-suite bathroom and dressing room.
– Ready project
– 39 Corner Villa
– Brand New/ready to move in
– Villa view: Landscape and Community View
– Covered parking: double garage ( 2 cars) with remote control and there is place outside the covered parking for 4 cars.
– Plot Area : 900 m2
– Villa Style: Primavera
– Floors : Basement, Ground floor and first Floor


text:
The information found here is to just get you thinking of all the possibilities you have with a degree in chemistry. These companies (and many others) hire individuals with chemistry degrees.
Career Resource Categories Potential Employers
is a fundamentally a science-based company. We produce thousands of imaginative products, and we're a leader in scores of markets – from health care and highway safety to office products and abrasives and adhesives.
a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and
Through expertise in scientific information management, microscale, parallel experimentation, and contract research,
a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies,
offers a broad range of analytical services and reporting methods to our clients with a proven commitment to customer service, quality, and accuracy.
ACON Laboratories leads the way in making point of care medical diagnostics more affordable to people all around the world. We provide rapid diagnostic and healthcare products based on a philosophy of high quality, low price, and superior flexibility
ADial is a leading developer of prescription medications for treatment of addiction and related disorders.
a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel prescription pain management products.
mission is to promote the development and wide adoption of 'Green Chemistry', which focuses on the design and production of materials and products that are inherently benign, where toxicity is deliberately reduced or eliminated.
is a provider of scalable, innovative genomic analysis tools and reagents for discovery, exploration, validation, and genetic testing.
Afton Scientific operates a state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facility in Charlottesville, Virginia that offers Grade A/Class 100 processing fully compliant with FDA and EMEA regulations
works in close collaboration with engineers, scientists, and researchers around the globe to meet the communications, electronics, life sciences, and chemical analysis challenges of today and tomorrow.
the leader in eye care, this mission means that we strive to make significant contributions in the fight to prevent and, one day, eliminate blindness.
a nonprofit health systems research and consulting organization serving government and private-sector clients. We provide objective research and tailored consulting services that help our clients understand and solve the complex systems problems
a global nonprofit bioresource center and research organization that provides biological products, technical services and educational programs to private industry, government and academic organizations.
offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups.
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.
a technology-focused custom manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients and registered intermediates.
Understanding that satisfied clients not only need reliable science, they depend on reliable service, our corporate mission is based upon helping you succeed–by delivering quality data, timely reports and expert solutions to those non-routine problems
is your source for high quality laboratory services in the areas of environmental testing, industrial hygiene, and on-site field services.
ANSYS, Inc. develops, markets and supports engineering simulation software.
ARA is an employee-owned scientific research and engineering company founded in 1979 and dedicated to producing innovative solutions that tackle critical national problems in National Security, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment, and Health Solutions. We are committed to solving our customers' toughest problems with innovative yet practical and technically sound solutions.
Aragon Pharmaceuticals is a San Diego based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of new anti-endocrine therapies targeting the biology of hormone resistant cancers.
As a key partner of public and private medical biological analysis laboratories, the in vitro diagnostics industry provides the reagents and materials required for the analysis of blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid or any other biological sample. A
global specialty chemicals company, provides innovative products, services and solutions to customers around the globe. Ashland has sales and operations in the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide.
is the leading global supplier of high quality, well characterized human tissue and human tissue-based research services to drug discovery scientists.
One of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, where our business is focused on turning good ideas into innovative, effective medicines that make a real difference in important areas of healthcare.
the world's leading chemical company.
is an international science and technology enterprise that explores emerging areas of science, develops and commercializes technology, and manages laboratories for customers.
Bausch & Lomb is the eye health company dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life. We offer the world's most comprehensive portfolio of eye health products
develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global, diversified healthcare
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Our products can be found in nearly all areas of life.
is prominently recognized as a unique scientific consulting firm. We bring sophisticated judgment and expertise to the challenge of developing and marketing innovative healthcare products.
The Bettis Laboratory is dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, a joint Navy-DOE program responsible for the research, design, construction, operation and maintenance of U.S. nuclear-powered warships.
Bioline is an evolving international company, which develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of specialized bio-research reagents that simplify, accelerate and improve life sciences research. Our mission is to provide customers with a range of products which are fast and easy to use, guaranteed to work and developed by scientists who understand what our customers […]
Biotage offers solutions, knowledge and experience in the areas of analytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, peptide synthesis, separation and purification. The customers include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, companies within the food industry and leading academic institutes.
is a group of companies dedicated to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel products of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine. It is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies.
The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm and the world's leading advisor on business strategy.
Breakthrough Collaborative is a national non-profit that increases educational opportunity for high-potential, low-income middle school students and inspires outstanding college and high school students to pursue careers in education.
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global BioPharma company focused on discovery, development, and delivery of innovative medicines.
is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items.
Bruker is a leading analytical instrumentation company.
Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company
Cadence is a medical instruments components manufacturer specializing in incisional components and assemblies fro a range of surgical procedures.
Cara Therapeutics is a developer of novel therapeutics to treat human diseases associated with pain, inflammation and pruritus.
Cardinal Health is a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and surgical supplies and technologies.
Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.
Cavion LLC was formed in Aug. 2014 from the merger of Tau Therapeutics LLC and Xdynia LLC. Cavion is developing T-type calcium inhibitors for the treatment of various cancers and neurological diseases.
As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation makes products essential to everyday living. We are one of the world's largest producers of acetyl products, which are intermediate chemicals for nearly all major industries
is a multinational biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide.
The Center for Naval Analyses is a federally-funded research and development center serving the Department of the Navy and other defense agencies.
Cepheid is a leader in molecular diagnostic testing.
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world's largest and most respected centers for scientific research. Physicists and engineers at CERN are probing the fundamental structure of the universe using the world's largest and most complex instruments to study the basic constituents of matter.
Chevron is one of the world's largest integrated energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., we conduct business worldwide.
is a global biotechnology company developing early and late stage targeted therapeutics as well as genetic and pharmacogenomic tests that detect serious diseases and help predict drug safety, tolerability and efficacy.
growing product portfolio includes the world's greatest brands and beverages. We deliver them to the right place at the right moment with the industry's most effective marketplace execution. We are the largest nonalcoholic bottler in the world, and o
Cosmo Bio USA provides hard to find life science reagents and instruments from leading Japanese manufacturers to North American laboratories and research institutes.
one of the world's largest and most comprehensive drug development services companies — has the people, global resources and problem-solving culture to respond to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients' toughest drug development challenge
The DC Teaching Fellows recruits a range of diverse applicants who have shown a record of commitment and achievement in past endeavors.
With more than 16,500 military and civilian employees worldwide, DIA is a major producer and manager of foreign military intelligence. Our workforce is as diverse as our missions.
The overarching mission of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is discovering the solutions to power and secure America's future. The professionals here work together to advance national economic, energy, and security goals through scientific and technological innovation.
connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural production
DuPont has brought world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace through innovative products, materials and services. Our market-driven innovation introduces thousands of new products and patent applications every year, serving markets as diverse as agriculture, nutrition, electronics and communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.
the 10th largest pharmaceutical company in the world. We have steadfastly remained independent, but not isolated. Across the globe, Lilly has developed productive alliances and partnerships that advance our capacity to develop innovative medicines.
Environment America is a federation of state-based, citizen-funded environmental advocacy organizations.
Eppendorf develops and sells instruments, consumables, and services for liquid, sample, and cell-handling to life-science laboratories worldwide.
ERG is a multidisciplinary consulting group with skills in engineering, science, planning and energy management offering a broad range of services to public and private clients.
Estee Lauder is a leading developer and manufacturer of beauty products.
We hold leading positions in the business areas Chemicals, Energy, and Real Estate. Our operations are bundled within eight business units which report directly to the Group board of management. They act as 'enterprises within the enterprise'. We man
Exxon Mobil is the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company.
EZBiolab provides innovative products and research services for life science research.
Fluidigm creates and manufactures innovative technologies and life-science tools designed to revolutionize biology through a relentless pursuit of scientific truth. Its core technologies are based on microfluidics and mass cytometry, and enable the exploration and analysis of individual cells, as well as the industrial application of genomics.
is considered to be a world-leader in the formulation and production of the highest quality release agents and functional coatings available.
Fred Hutch scientists are producing some of the most important breakthroughs in the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Our scientists study the disease process from every angle – from the most basic, molecular and cellular level to a broad, population-based approach – to uncover the factors that influence a […]
Fuji Chemical Industries focus on three core businesses based on our philosophy that improving quality of life, even in an aging population, contributes to the development of society. Our APIs and Pharmaceutical businesses provide excipients and processing services, such as drug delivery system (DDS) technology to meet today's needs. Our Life Sciences business is developing […]
is a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world's toughest challenges. From everyday lightbulbs to fuel cell technology, to cleaner, more efficient jet engines
is the emerging leader in the sustainable chemicals revolution. Genomatica aims to transform the chemical industry through clean, cheap, bio-based production of intermediate and basic chemicals – a $1 trillion plus market
is one of the world's leading makers of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals.
a woman-owned, small business driven by the mission to contribute to knowledge and practice in health and homeland security. Our goal is to help build a healthier, safer, more secure society.
HemoShear develops and applies first-in-class human disease systems to create safer and more effective therapies for patients.
HemoSonics, LLC is a medical device company founded to develop and bring to market innovative diagnostics to quantify and characterize the hemostatic potential of whole blood. Our mission is to save lives and improve the quality of life while reducing costs through the use of our products in all applicable clinical settings.
The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology
is the world's largest IT and consulting company. Great opportunities abound. Build your portfolio while working on society's most pressing issues. They're at the top of our strategic agenda.
Indoor Biotechnologies provides products and services for indoor air quality, environmental sciences, and allergy and asthma.
We are Intel Sponsors of Tomorrow™, not only through our technical innovation, but through our endless efforts in education, environmental sustainability, healthcare, and much, much more.
Jefferson Prep provides comprehensive educational services nationwide. We reject the impersonal, "factory" approach of other companies in favor of private, personally-tailored instruction taught by expert instructors.
Life Technologies is a global biotechnology tools company providing premier systems, consumables, and services for scientific researchers around the world.
is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
develops and manufactures new-generation products for the healthcare, telecommunications, energy and defense markets. Our products are used to measure, monitor, protect and improve critical processes in the markets we serve.
Our products cover a broad range of areas, including heart and respiratory health, infectious diseases, sun care and women's health. And we focus our research on conditions that affect millions of people around the world – diseases like Alzheimer's,
MicroAire is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of powered surgical instruments, located in beautiful Charlottesville Virginia. Customer centric and driven for success, we're a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life.
combines the innovative science of a leading American biopharmaceutical company with the global assets – both intellectual and fiscal – of Japan's largest pharmaceutical company. We are focused exclusively in oncology.
Billions of people depend upon what farmers do. In the next few decades, farmers will have to grow as much food as they have in the past 10,000 years – combined. It is our purpose to work alongside farmers to do exactly that. To produce more food.
is unique among the U.S. defense agencies because of our government-wide responsibilities. NSA/CSS provides products and services to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, government agencies, industry partners, and select allies
As part of a worldwide company founded on the principles of nutrition, health and wellness, all of us at Nestlé USA understand the importance of giving our consumers food and beverages that taste great AND help them feel good.
Because effective teachers dramatically increase their students' academic success, the mission of the NYC Teaching Fellows program is to recruit and prepare high-quality, dedicated individuals to become teachers
– provides reliable unified communications products backed by a dedication to delivering Amazing Service to businesses across the country.
offers a wide range of healthcare products in pharmaceuticals, vaccines and diagnostics, generics and consumer health.
Novavax is developing a portfolio of vaccines to address a broad range of infectious diseases, with an emphasis on influenza. The vaccines are based on recombinant nanoparticle protein micelle technology.
Today store-brand infant formulas have become increasingly important to retailers, and an affiliate company, PBM Nutritionals, LLC, manufactures state-of-the-art formulas for PBM Products and its retail partners. Whether a store brand carries its own
designs, manufactures and delivers advanced technology solutions that address the world's most critical health and safety concerns, including maternal and fetal health, clean water and air, and safe food and toys.
PerkinElmer Informatics is a leading supplier of discovery, collaboration, and knowledge enterprise solution, desktop software, scientific databases and consulting services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical industries.
a global leader in health care and to helping change millions of lives for the better through providing access to safe, effective and affordable medicines and related health care services to the people who need them.
Directory of Pharmaceutical Companies
Phthisis Diagnostics is a rapidly growing biotechnology company with a range of innovative molecular diagnostic products designed for speed and accuracy.
PRA Health Sciences provides comprehensive clinical development services for clients developing life-saving and life-improving drugs.
We will provide branded products and services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of the world's consumers, now and for generations to come.
is an alternate route to teaching certification program that is designed to recruit and train socially-driven individuals who are motivated to close the achievement gap in Rhode Island by becoming teachers in some of our highest-need public schools.
is a leading provider of professional, technology, and management services focused on the federal government.
Siemens is a global leader in electronics and electrical engineering
provides a free service to candidates seeking jobs in private/independent schools in the South. We are the only agency dedicated to work in the South, and have placed more teachers in the South than any other service.
the leading generic pharmaceutical company, marketing products from a wide range of therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, oncolytic, antidiabetic, analgesic, dermatology, respiratory, & female healthcare.
Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.
is organized around scientific programs and platforms, bringing together biology- and technology-focused scientists to jointly build, apply, and share with scientists worldwide the cutting-edge tools and knowledge needed to revolutionize medical know
The Hershey Company is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery.
ThermoFisher Scientific is a leading supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services.
is a global pharmaceutical services organization that helps emerging and established life science companies gather and analyze evidence to develop and commercialize their medical products.
UTC is a dynamic global corporation operating at the leading edge of commercial and military aviation, aerospace systems, climate control, elevator design, security and fire protection as well as hydrogen fuel cell development.
the official job site of the US Federal Government. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.
is the world leader in environmental services. With operations on every continent and more than 336,013 employees, we provide customized solutions to meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers
a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases.
is a leading global pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device outsourcing company with operations in China and the United States.


text:
Are You Brave Enough To Face Your Biggest Fear?
I hate snakes and by hate I mean the second I see one on a TV screen I have to look away. Their beady eyes, flailing tongue and their slithering body ties my stomach in the most uncomfortable knot.
There are many people who feel the same, whether it is about snakes, spiders, diving, heights or getting a prostate check – we all have something that we fear.
The latter is a fear that men cannot afford to avoid, 600 Kiwi men are killed every year by prostate cancer.
This Blue September men are urged to get checked and face their fear. Once you have booked your doctors appointment check out Blue September Face Your Fear campaign.
Ambassadors like Monty Betham, Mark Hadlow, Mike Puru, Cuck Shelford and Sir Peter Leitch are going to face their fears during September with proceeds going toward the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The reason these guys and gals are facing their fear is to knock money off a brand new Mazda3 GSX worth $35,595. The car will be auctioned on September 26, with the proceeds donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
With more donations the reserve will get to ZERO.
Think you could raise more than these guys? Sign up, it's not too late.


text:
Tattyoo - Bow Ties temporary tattoos
Brand Tattyoo
Temporary tattoos featuring sweet bow ties! Super-fun idea for parties or gifts.
Each pack contains two sets of the designs shown.
Size: 5.1 x 7.6cm.
Designed by French illustrator Yumicha for Tattyoo.
Tattyoo temporary tattoos usually last 3-5 days. They are designed with love in Switzerland and printed in the US.


text:
by clicking the arrows at the side of the page, or by using the toolbar.
by clicking anywhere on the page.
by dragging the page around when zoomed in.
by clicking anywhere on the page when zoomed in.
web sites or send emails by clicking on hyperlinks.
Print Page
Email this page to a friend
Search this issue
Index - jump to page or section
Archive - view past issues
Voyeur : August 2009
BUSINESS AGENDA SUCCESS_ SAM has just launched her new website – take a look and let her know what you think! Alex123 Where is a good place to get a deal on a new mobile plan? M D uring a recent presentation for the University of New South Wales, Dr Geoff Dick, senior lecturer at the generation is going to come into the workplace using social media and employers have to be prepared." School of Information Systems, Technology and Management, showed a slide containing images of a mobile phone, a PC and a spreadsheet. When he explained that these three business tools had, at one stage, been banned from use within organisations, the audience laughed wholeheartedly, amazed that managers could have ever been so short-sighted. Then he reminded those in the auditorium that most organisations currently ban social networking sites. "My 18-year-old daughter told me that she and her friends don't use email any more – email is now only used by her generation for official purposes in much the same way that we currently view postal mail," Dr Dick says. "They communicate exclusively by social media or by text. What's important for businesses to recognise is that this YOU'VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT Matt Overington, head of digital (Australasia) at public relations and communications firm Hill & Knowlton, says social media is a moving target, a constantly evolving beast. "Social media is a category of websites built around user participation and user-generated content. It's a range of technologies, sites, forums, message boards, blogs, wikis, podcasts, video podcasts (vodcasts) and microblogging sites such as Twitter." In the recent past, websites such as Facebook and MySpace have primarily been used as methods of communication and networking for younger generations. Hence they were intentionally blocked by organisational firewalls, ensuring staff were not wasting time at work. But, interestingly, AUGUSTVOYEUR 065 E SPACE TWITTER FACEBOOK M FACEBOOK MYSPACE TWITTE BOOK MYSPACE TWITTER FAC C V0809_064_070_BUSINESS_AGENDA.in065 065 V0809_064_070_BUSINESS_AGENDA.in065 065 9/07/2009 10:19:57 AM 9/07/2009 10:19:57 AM ILLUSTRATION :: ISTOCKPHOTO
July 2009
September 2009
Previous Page
Next Page


text:
Christensen Fam
Monday, January 24, 2011
Valentines Day Prints
There are so many cute prints out in blog land right now. I'm going to have to go and get some printed today to go along with my 2 Valentines Day decorations.
Here are a few of my favorites...
Posted by
Valerie Christensen
2 comments:
Whipping my kids into shape!
Here are a few things we have started in the past month. Lately I have really wanted to make things better around our home--maybe because I know a third child in on
way (yep, pretty sure it is a boy). But all of the sudden I really want teach the kids to help out more and behave better.
We started with giving Devin chores. I tried chores months ago and it was a pain in the butt--I found it was more work than it was worth. But Devin is very motivated by money and being able to go to the store and get something by himself, so we started chores again. It is going well. There is a lot of teaching...and he doesn't do things perfectly, but he is learning and so proud of himself. He especially loves the chore chart--decorating it and putting an x when he finished something. I want to add more chores but I started small to see how things go. Adalynn is naturally more helpful, but I thought I might as well give her something as well. She helps me unload and load the dishwasher and she is getting really good at it.
I also started a reward jar. More out of desperation than anything else. Devin is a pretty good kid--but some days he just doesn't listen. And he is way, way too rough with Adalynn. Like punches-her-in-the-face and kicks-her-for-no-reason rough. He also will not sleep in his own bed! I have spent way too many nights with Devin sleeping horizontally in the middle (thus creating a letter "H" out of our family).
Therefore, I bought some pom poms and really explained to the kids that when they are good or make a good decision, they will earn a pom pom, but when they are bad, I will take one away. As soon as their jar is filled they earn a toy or some reward. So far, this is working really well.
We have been reading scriptures every night as a family. Sad to say it only took about 5 years to get in the habit. I always had some excuse---the kids are too young, they wont understand them, they wont sit still, blah blah. But a few things happened that changed my mind and we just started doing it. We read about 10 verses a night so we might not finish until Devin is 15, but I am loving it. As soon as we are done brushing teeth they say "Scriptures!" They both like reading their own verses also.
Lastly, I saw this idea on TV and thought it was genius! Usually my kids get super hungry while I am making dinner. But since I am making dinner and annoyed with them bugging me, I usually let them eat something that A. Ruins their appetite and B. Isn't that healthy (think fruit snacks). So I saw this idea where, while you are making dinner you set out a plate of veggies. Then when they come to the kitchen looking for food they can have those. Oh wow! This has been working like a charm. They are eating way more veggies--when that is the only option they gobble them up.
Now I just wish I could potty train Adalynn. She is just not ready. When I ask her about it, she gets so mad and says "I DON"T WANT TO BE POTTY TRAINED!" I'll ask her, "Don't you want to be a big girl?" and she practically screams "NOOOO! I dont want to be a big girl!!!!" Looks like we might have two kids in diapers. Lovely.
Posted by
Valerie Christensen
2 comments:
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
This and That
I have a few photos I wanted to put on here, so this post is a little random and all over the place!
Devin and Adalynn never seem to get sick. A few weeks ago, Adalynn woke up, felt fine and was acting normal. Then by noon she had a 103 fever and was miserable. I gave her a Motrin, let her watch cartoons in my bed, gave her lots of fluids, and I think by 5:00 she was back to her normal self. So it was over quick. It made me sad to see her so miserable and wished it was happening to me instead of her.
Waiting for Devin to get home from school. Addie is on this summer dress kick. She
to wear pants. She dresses herself, and I let her, but usually make her change if we are leaving the house.
It had been so nice lately--perfect weather! And after months of not leaving the house it has felt so good to get out and play with the kids!
Having fun with Bolt while I cleaned out his cage.
Monday (MLK) Jared stayed home and it was like the perfect day. Not that anything great happened. It was just one of those days where we spent all day together and had so much fun as a family. We had lunch here (love the chicken fingers!)...
...then stopped at the park on the way home. Jared and I just sat on the grass and talked and watched the kids play for a while. It felt good to take pictures again!
Later that night we went out for frozen yogurt.
Bracing herself for the tackle.
Posted by
Valerie Christensen
4 comments:
I had two different friends post how good this book was on facebook on the same day so I went out and bought it yesterday after my doctors appointment. Great book! It reminded me a lot of The Hunger Games and The Giver (both books I love).
Baby Update. I am about 16 weeks and I have been feeling the baby move this week. Love that. We find out the sex on Valentines Day. (I'm thinking boy since I'm still sick and that is what happened with Mr. Devin).
Posted by
Valerie Christensen
1 comment:
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Christmas 2010
Christmas was again spent in AZ. Devin and Addie were so excited to go to Grandma's house, although Devin was concerned about Santa finding us. All month he kept asking me, "How will Santa know where we are?" He had a lot of other questions about Santa this year. He wanted to know if Santa could see him ALL the time--I, of course, told him Santa could see him ALL the time so he better be nice. He wanted to know how Santa gets into houses that don't have chimneys (like ours). He wanted to know how they make all the toys. There were many more questions, but his curiosity was really cute.
I had planned on making stocking for the kids to match the ones Pam (Jared's mom) made for Jared and I, but I soon realized that was not going to happen. We bought the kids cheapo $1 stockings and Steph helped them decorate them with "sparkles" aka glitter.
While Devin was decorating his, he told Steph he wanted a heart. I told him hearts weren't that Christmasy (thinking he should stick to candy canes and Christmas trees and such). He told me "No. Christmas is about loving everyone." Almost made me cry to hear such a sweet explanation of what Christmas really is all about.
Decorating gingerbread houses. My family is so competitive and creative--ours always looks the worst (thanks a lot Devin and Adalynn). Jen and James made a pretty impressive castle. Steph and Emily had the "green" house (notice the solar panels), and Mom's was the pretty house.
Christmas morning! My parents bought Devin and Addie the car, which was a hit!
Addie would have been happy with anything this year. She loves the Wonder Pets and Barney so we got her a Barney doll and Wonder Pets boat thing. My family totally spoiled her and Devin though. Every one of my siblings got the kids a few things each so along with the presents from us and my parents it was a lot.
For months Devin had been telling us he wanted Nintendo DSI. We just couldn't justify spending almost $200 for a present we weren't sure he would like. Heck even if we were sure he would like it, that is a lot for a 5 year old! He told Santa that it was what he wanted so I started early to soften the blow. I told him it was too expensive and he told me, "No. It's not too expensive for Santa. He can just MAKE one." Hmm....I wasn't sure what to say to that one, so I just told him he wasn't going to get it. So we got him a Leap Frog Leapster instead. Devin and Adalynn love it and have spent hours playing games. Devin also got a lot of art stuff--something he seems to be really into lately.
We took a few family pictures since everyone was home.
Addie isn't too much of a girly girl, but she has started showing interest in make-up.
If you know my family, you know that a holiday isn't complete until a few guns are shot. I had mentioned to my dad that Jared and I were interested in getting a hand gun so he had me shoot a few different ones and taught me a lot of what I needed to know, even how to clean it. He ended up giving us one of his old revolvers--it is a 357 magnum (38 special?).
Checking out the Osama target.
Devin was more interested in collecting all of the shells that flew out of the gun then actually shooting.
This is our present. We really didn't buy each other anything and we got money for Christmas so we spent the week after Christmas looking around. After almost 10 years of marriage we were finally able to get rid of our cheap Shopko entertainment center and small TV. The only problem is now we have about 50 more sports channels (including the mountain) so that is all we have been watching.
I'm again glad we were able to go home. My parents and siblings all love my kids so much and love playing with them. I can't tell you how many times I couldn't find the kids, come to find out Emily or Steph took them up to the tree house. Or coming down to the room and seeing James lying down with the kids trying to get them to sleep (after they were freaking out about a monster in our room). And seeing how excited Devin was to go to Walmart with my dad (my dad bought him all the treats he loves and I usually wont buy). It especially meant a lot this year after being so miserable and hormonal. Thanks to Jared and my family, it really ended up being a special time.
Posted by
Valerie Christensen
No comments:
Monday, January 10, 2011
Like I mentioned before, December was a rough month for me. There were a few nights I felt okay, so we tried to take advantage of those nights and do a few things together. Jared really did a lot with the kids by himself--made me sad to see my family going out and doing stuff while I stayed at home super sick, but I was happy that they at least were able to continue with some of our traditions.
Decorating the tree
Our community had a little Christmas event--it was really cute. Here we are on the horse drawn carriage.
With Santa. Addie hated him (again).
On our way to the cactus gardens. Despite Devin's expression, he was beyond excited.
This is inside the chocolate factory which is a part of the cactus gardens. This was the first time we've seen people making stuff--looks like peanut brittle.
After the gardens, we made a quick trip to the carousel.
Devin beating Jared at Wii bowling
Posted by
Valerie Christensen
1 comment:
Newer Posts
Older Posts
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)


text:
Pushkar Bisht
Pushkar Bisht (26.06.1985 / Pithoragarh (Uttaranchal))
» Click to list general statistics » OR, select a date :
Mother Teresa
O Mother,
After retiring from the world,
Tears were in the eyes of people
They just felt miserable,
read more >>
- Hits: Number of visitors who read the poem on the given date.
- Posts: Number of visitors who posted the poem to a friend (via e-mail) on the given date.
- Dates that have "0" hits may not be shown on the list.
- Dates, poems and poets that have "0" hits may not be shown on the list. Statistics are generated daily.


text:
The Mantis Lords are a group of human nobles who control 110 solar systems that formerly belonged to space controlled by the United Republic of Earth, the Horsehead Empire, and the Golems. Their politics are anti-democracy and human supremacist in nature. The Mantis Lords originated on the world of Severus Primus, a moon of a gas giant planet originally part of the United Republic of Earth over seven centuries ago. By military conquest and exploitation of human-supremacist sentinents, the noble-dominated ruling body of the Mantis Lords expanded. More recently (about 200 years ago), a rebellion by dissident Mantis Lords (who would become the nucleus of House Lionheart) who tired of the depotism and racism of their aristocratic body broke off a significant chunk of the Mantis Lords' imperium. Naturally, given their opposition to democracy, equality between humans and aliens, and artificial intelligence for computers and robots, the Mantis Lords have hostile relations with the United Republic of Earth, the Golems, and the Horsehead Empire. The Mantis Lords are ruled by their hereditary High Council which rules from Severus Prime. There are two ranks of nobles within the ranks of the Mantis Lords save for the High Council members themselves. The higher rank is called Boyar, and is granted to members of the immediate families of High Council members, military commanders, the heads of civilian agencies appointed by the High Council, and to local governors appointed by the High Council to oversee solar systems and planets in Mantis Lord space. The lower rank, composing most aristocrats of Mantis Lord affiliattion, is Bogatyr. The Mantis Lords police their subjects with a secret police called the Krypteia. Most of the economy in Mantis Lord space is controlled by so-called Cartels which are owned by the Mantis Lord-dominated government, privately by individual nobles, or a combination of the two. The dominate and official religion in Mantis Lord-controlled space (at least by the human subjects) is the United God Movement. Other noteworthy faiths in Mantis Lord space include alien religions (which are closely monitored by Mantis Lord governors and the Krypteia), and older human religions including offshoots of old Christian and Islamic sects. The Solar Church of the Unconquered Sun in all it's forms is outlawed by the Mantis Lords. All nobles in Mantis Lord ranks and 80 percent of subjects of the Mantis Lords are "normal" humans. The human-supremacist policy of the ruling aristocrats cause them to monitor and discriminate against Horsehead (see Horseheads outside the Horsehead Empire), Arvi, Kao Tun, Rikiari, Vilaki, Keiki, and variant humans (see variant human races) living under their rule, as well as support human-supremacist movements in the United Republic of Earth. The corporations of the Interplanetary Merchant League sometimes promote free trade with Mantis Lord space, even though the League officially condemns the racism of the ruling elites. By law, any robots and computers in Mantis Lord space have to be programmed to be non-intelligent, and A.I. machines when found are destroyed or reprogrammed to be mindless technology.
Note: the Mantis Lords are largely inspired by House Decados, a noble faction in the Fading Suns RPG [1]


text:
Epic Kill is published by Image Comics. Current price per issue is $2.99.
Publication DatesEdit
Last IssueEdit
- Epic Kill #9: 06 Mar 2013
Current IssueEdit
- Epic Kill #10: 24 Apr 2013
Next IssueEdit
- none
Monthly series. Final issue is #10.
- Song - Eighteen-year-old super assassin.
Main CharactersEdit
Allies - "Red-Hand" "Uncle Takahashi"Edit
Enemies -"Special Agent Hugo Paxton" "President Cannon" "Senator Rook"Edit
Minor CharactersEdit
Other Characters/Places/ThingsEdit
Recent StorylinesEdit
Epic Kill #10 Edit
This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.
Epic Kill #9 Edit
Trade PaperbacksEdit
- Epic Kill, vol. 1 - Collects #1-5. "Hitmen and mercenaries are ordered by the President to bring down an eighteen-year-old super assassin named Song– but she's going to turn the tables on them – and every kill is going to be epic! Song has trained since childhood to take revenge on the man responsible for her parent's deaths – the man who has just been elected President!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1607066289
Leftover Useful InformationEdit
Creative TeamEdit
Writer/Artist/Creator/Covers: Raffaele Ienco.
Publishing HistoryEdit
First published in 2012.
Future Publication DatesEdit
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.