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A story to tell: Coffee with Joe Biden
"I got up early, around six, and I was actually pretty nervous. I was just pacing, thinking 'Oh man, I can't believe I'm doing this.'"
—Luis de la Cruz gave four dollars to this campaign, and on Monday morning he found himself on the verge of meeting Vice President Biden for coffee in Durham, North Carolina. A firefighter from Texas, he brought along his wife, who he met while she was auditioning for American Idol.
"If I had a bucket list, this would be on it: getting to meet the Vice President of the United States."
—Carolyn Gigerich has been following Joe Biden's career since he entered the Senate in 1972. She brought her daughter, Lisa, who she helps run a children's shoe store in Indianapolis.
The two winners of the Cup of Joe contest were flown out to North Carolina along with their guests, where they watched an energetic campaign visit by Vice President Biden at the Durham Armory. Just a few minutes later, they got their own private audience with Joe—over a cup of joe (or, a cup of iced tea) at the Blue Coffee Café. They went back home with quite a story to tell:
LD: When he finally came in, it was like talking to family. He got to know us, and answered any questions we brought up. It was super, super relaxed.
CG: We were all a little jittery. I mean how could you not be? But he was so calming. My daughter and I were taken aback because the first thing he said to Lisa was, "How's your children's shoe store business?" And he just made that personal connection. He knew I was her mom, so he said, "Hello, mother" and comes up and gives me a big hug. Who does that? Who gets to hug the Vice President?
The Vice President and Luis had coffee—we ladies had iced tea. He said, "Those cakes look really good, could you bring us some of those?" Then he served all of us, and gave us napkins and forks. Everything was delicious and homemade, and we were all so impressed that he served us.
LD: He served all the women first, then he looked at me and jokingly said, "Go get your own."
CG: I had to brush a piece of cake crumbs off his cheek. I said, "Okay, I'm not getting fresh with you, but there's a piece of cake on your cheek that I have to get off." And he says, "That's okay, my sister still does that to this day." I've told a lot of my friends that story now, and they're like, "Are you serious?"
LD: He's a funny guy. I was the last one to order and he said, "What are you gonna get?" I said, "I'll just have a coffee, black." And he goes, "I knew you were gonna say that!" Then he was giving Abby grief about not making it on American Idol. He said something like, "I'm sorry, this is your consolation prize for not getting on American Idol. You get to meet me." And he joked that we eat really well at the fire stations—he said, "You guys don't starve." I said, "No sir, we don't!"
When it ended, I couldn't believe it. I was like, "Oh no, give us another hour!"
CG: We didn't want to leave! It was really nice in there, and I think it was some nice, quiet downtime for him.
LD: The café was a great little place with lots of pictures of the President. Joe cracked a joke before leaving, that "next time I want a picture of me, and not just a 3-by-5!"
When he left, he looked really cool in those sunglasses. He gave me the "see ya later" look and said, "Stay safe out there." And then he stopped and said, "I mean it." I said, "Yes, sir." I mean, a lot of people tell us that. But when he came back and said that, I was like, wow, he really does mean it. That was really cool.
CG: It was just a phenomenal thing, and the plane ride home was kind of a downer because we didn't want it to end.
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Everybody Loves a Nut!Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
We're all nuts .. can you name us?
1. Big country in South America.
2. A pod is my pad.
3. This came down in Germany.
4. Confection ingredient.
5. Sneaking a look-on.
6. Gorillas show dominance by beating this.
7. May be found in the company of a witch.
1-3 right. Sorry, you're normal.
4-5 right. I'm beginning to worry about you!
6-7 right. Definitely certifiable nut expert!
HintTrouble getting into the meat of this? Almond is not on this list.
Answer1. Brazil
2. Peanut
3. Walnut (The Berlin wall)
4. Coconut
5. Pecan (Peek on)
6. Chestnut (Gorillas drum on their chest as a threat)
7. Hazelnut (Witch Hazel)
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Kalamazoo College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Comission. It is an institutional member of the American Council on Education, the College Entrance Examination Board and the Association of American Colleges.
The College is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.
An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. The College administers its programs, activities, and services without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, disability as protected by law, or sexual orientation. The College's definition of sexual orientation proscribes discrimination based on a person's heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality or gender identity, actual or presumed. Inquiries should be addressed to the Direcot of Human Resources, Renee Boelcke.
The Academic Catalog (http://www.kzoo.edu/catalog/) contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the catalog's offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College reserves the right to change, without specific notice, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees and other conditions.


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Eurogamer has reported that Microsoft sources have said that the recently revealed Xbox One was specially designed to last for 10 years at the minimum. Not just that. They were quoted saying that you can leave the Xbox One powered on throughout the entire 10 years, and it will still run fine. The hardware inside was designed to work this long, but it will be interesting to see if the console really is that robust!
Wired's internal photography of the Xbox One (above) reveals a decent-quality heat sink (note the copper heat pipes) and a relatively large fan. The larger the blades of the fan, the slower they need to spin in order to displace the same amount of air as a smaller fan, meaning a quieter unit. Also consider the technological make-up of the AMD processor. The closest match we have in terms of PC hardware to the Xbox One graphics core is the Radeon HD 7790, which draws 85W at peak. The Xbox One version runs at lower frequencies and has two fewer compute units. AMD's Jaguar CPU architecture is also highly energy efficient – it's designed with tablets in mind. Even factoring in the DDR3, ESRAM and custom silicon, we should expect see a complete system power draw that's a world away from the 'power at all costs' approach to the launch versions of the Xbox 360 and PS3, which used in the region of 170-200W.
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A CAMPAIGN has been launched to honour those who lost their lives during both world wars on a new memorial in a Blackburn park.
George Harman, 80, from Whalley, called on Blackburn With Darwen Council last year to erect a new monument listing the names of all the local soldiers killed in both the First and Second World Wars to be erected in Corporation Park, Blackburn.
Private Daniel Ashton, Mr Harman's uncle, died aged 18 in May 1915, and was the son of John James and Catherine Ashton who lived in Whalley Old Road, Blackburn.
Now the council has backed his call, which he made alongside his friend and neighbour, Mel Diack, as well as the British Legion.
The two men are appealing for the community to help in their bid to build a larger monument in the park which lists the names of more than 3,000 men and women who fell in the Great War. The new memorial would be added on to the existing remembrance garden and memorial.
Mr Hardman said: "I was doing my family tree and I found that my mother's brother, my uncle, had been killed in the First World War.
"I came to look at the memorial at Corporation Park and I was amazed to see there were no names there. I went to the library to ask where a full memorial was and was told that the borough did not have one. Thousands of local men, and women as well, gave their lives in this war, and we feel there should be a more full and fitting tribute to them, with all the names of the lives lost."
Mr Diack, 61, said: "These men and women gave their lives for our country and they deserve their names to be read and remembered, and to be a full part of the remembrance garden in the park."
Council leader Coun Kate Hollern said: "It is extremely important that we remember those brave men and women who made such huge sacrifices for our country.
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A Study to Evaluate ITCA 650 for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
This study has been completed.
Intarcia Therapeutics
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Intarcia Therapeutics
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First received: October 18, 2011
Last updated: July 28, 2015
Last verified: July 2015
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Phase 3 study to examine whether treatment with ITCA-650 60 mcg/day or 40 mcg/day is superior to placebo when added to current therapy in reducing HbA1c in patients with type 2 diabetes.
|Type 2 Diabetes
|Drug: ITCA 650 Other: ITCA placebo
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of ITCA 650 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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Drug Information available for: ExenatideU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Intarcia Therapeutics:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change in HbA1c [ Time Frame: 39 weeks ]39-week Treatment Period
|Study Start Date:
|March 2013
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: ITCA 650 40 mcg/day
Drug: ITCA 650
ITCA 650 is exenatide in DUROS
|Experimental: ITCA 650 60 mcg/day
Drug: ITCA 650
ITCA 650 is exenatide in DUROS
|Placebo Comparator: ITCA placebo
Other: ITCA placebo
Formulation in DUROS (no exenatide)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HbA1c between 7.5% - 10%
- On diet & exercise, metformin (MET), sulfonylurea (SU) or thiazolidinedione (TZD) alone or in combination or combined (SU + TZD) or in combination with Met + SU, Met + TZD, Met + TZD + SU
- BMI between 25 & 45 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
- taking DPP-4 inhibitors, exenatide, liraglutide, alpha glucosidase inhibitors, meglitinides or insulin within last 3 months
- history of pancreatitis
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
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|October 18, 2011
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|July 28, 2015
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
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Hypoglycemic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
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Boeing engineers appear to have kept themselves busy refining the design of the 737 Max since the company announced its intention to re-engine the ubiquitous 737NG with CFM Leap-1B turbofans. Apparently, the laws of physics have challenged Boeing's ambition to minimize airframe and systems changes, judging by the extent to which it now expects to refine the design to achieve the fuel burn and performance targets it set for itself when it launched the Max last August.
Changes to the design announced just last week include aerodynamic improvements to the aft body section, on which designers have extended the tail cone and thickened the section above the elevator to improve the steadiness of airflow. Boeing expects the modifications to eliminate the need for vortex generators on the tail and result in less drag.
As expected, in an effort to maintain about the same engine ground clearance of the NG, Boeing plans to use a new engine pylon and strut, along with an eight-inch nose-gear extension and a change to the nose-gear door design. Meanwhile, designers have integrated the engines with the wing to produce aerodynamic lines similar to those seen on the Boeing 787.
A change to the flight control system involves a switch from mechanical to fly-by-wire spoilers to save weight, while an electronic, rather than pneumatic, bleed-air system allows for increased "optimization" of the cabin pressurization and ice protection systems, resulting in better fuel burn.
Of course, Boeing will also need to strengthen the main landing gear, wing and fuselage to accommodate the increase in loads due to the larger engines, which have a fan diameter of 68 inches. Boeing also continues to conduct wind tunnel testing on a possible revision to the wing tips. The company said it will continue to conduct aerodynamic, engine and airplane trade studies as the design team endeavors to finish its work by mid-2013.
"Any new technology incorporated into the Max design must offer substantial benefit to our customers with minimal risk for the team to pursue it," said Michael Teal, chief project engineer and deputy program manager. "On the 737 Max we are following our disciplined development process and continue to work on an airplane configuration that will provide the most value for our customers."
Boeing promises the Max will deliver a 10- to 12-percent fuel-burn improvement over today's 737 and a 7-percent per-seat operating cost advantage over the Airbus A320neo.
eric (not verified)
April 17, 2012 - 2:23am
Well, it took Boeing a long time to actually use fly by wire instead of criticising it, as they did all this wasted time. As the saying goes if you can't beat them join them, meaning Airbus
Joseph (not verified)
April 19, 2012 - 7:26pm
They only went to fly by wire spoilers. Still primary controls are mechanical.
keesje (not verified)
April 20, 2012 - 6:01am
It think there might be some doubts if the MAX can be as good as Boing claims it will be.
"Boeing promises the Max will deliver a 10- to 12-percent fuel-burn improvement over today's 737 and a 7-percent per-seat operating cost advantage over the Airbus A320neo."
Few people believe the last bold claim. Sales don't seem to support it.
Larry Walters (not verified)
April 20, 2012 - 6:57am
Many new players in the Fly By Wire group are not confident in their teams to be able to handle the new challenges. You could always take the bull by the horns and go get the people you need from other companies to make them part of your team, oops sorry HR would never let you do that. HR runs businesses and is the boat anchor to progress.


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WHILE the wet weather washed out all four of Droitwich's Saturday fixtures, it also put a dampener on Spa's efforts in the Worcestershire Sunday League.
Chasing a revised target of 134 in 26 overs to beat Worcester, the Firsts were cantering to victory after Kris Corbett blazed 68 to take them to 91-3 in the 11th over.
However, a deluge forced a premature abandonment and a no result ensued.
Rainfall also affected the seconds' reply at Worcester Nomads, where a chase of 260 was reduced by six overs.
James Thomas and Keiran Wilkins got the innings off to a rapid start and ensured Spa were well on course, however, their departures in quick succession and a rain interruption saw Droitwich eventually fall 50 runs short of their 220 target.
Scott Fenn top-scored with 31, although the match highlight was 14-year-old Leon Payne's haul of 6-41 with Wilkins also claiming two scalps in a tidy spell.
Meanwhile in Worcestershire Division Three, Chaddesley Corbett and Avoncroft saw their matches abandoned without a ball bowled in anger last Saturday.
Promotion chasing Corbett entertain Bredon on Saturday, while mid-table Avoncroft travel to pacesetters Harborne (both 1pm start).


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Thursday, September 21, 2017
Skin Care and Diseases
Embarrassing flushing
I often have embarrassing flushing of ears, sometimes one, sometimes both. Also on my cheeks and across my nose. I also, most of the time have, and have had for many years red palms and soles of my feet. I also sometimes have a fine tingling of the nose, and now am having tingling in my left ear, just inside it. Also ofen have red, peeling skin over ear cartiledge areas.
The issues that you raise are important, and you should be carefully evaluated by an internist. There are a number of medical conditions associated with hormones that may cause flushing and these processes should be looked at carefully. There are several people who have studied flushing from a dermatology standpoint and Jonathan K. Wilkin of Columbus, Ohio has written extensively on that issue. I do not think he is seeing patients, but he might be willing to share his expertise with you or your physician.
Please see your board certified internist and/or endocrinologist at your earliest convenience.
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College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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Norris day to day, status for next start uncertain
DETROIT -- Astros starter Bud Norris remained sore on Tuesday after tweaking his back throwing warmup pitches prior to the sixth inning and exiting Monday night's game against the Tigers.
"It's pretty sore still," he said. "But [the trainers] said the next couple of days it will be painful."
As it stands, it's still uncertain if Norris, who was officially diagnosed with lower back spasms, will make his next scheduled start, which would likely come Sunday in the finale of a three-game series against Pittsburgh.
Norris classified his availability as "to be determined," but he also hopes to benefit from Thursday's off-day, meaning he will get five days' rest instead of the usual four before taking the hill.
Manager Bo Porter said it's a day-to-day injury, and the right-hander will continue to undergo treatment over the next few days.
"Whenever you're talking about back spasms, it's something that the next day is probably going to be worse than it was when it first happened," Porter said. "So he'll continue to get treatment, and hopefully the prognosis gets better each and every day."
Norris entered Monday with a 3.40 ERA, but after getting roughed up for seven runs in five innings, it rose to 4.32.
Anthony Odoardi is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Memorial Day Service – Monday, May 27, 2013
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The St. Joseph American Legion will have a ceremony at 9:45 am at the old cemetery. The cemetery is located on College Avenue, which is south of St. Joseph Catholic Church. A second ceremony will be held at St John's Abbey cemetery at 11:00 am.


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UM Gusman Concert Hall
Christian McBride, bass
Christian Sands, piano
Ulysses Owens, Jr., drums
Stamps Jazz Quintet
Aidan Lombard, trumpet
Sam Hart, saxophone
Quinn Sengupta, piano
Robert Bruya, bass
Marcelo Bourque-Perez, drums
Bassist extraordinaire Christian McBride has been one of the most important and omnipresent figures in the jazz world for 20 years…and he isn't even 40 yet! His audience-friendly jazz trio is described as "one of the most intoxicating, least predictable bands on the scene today." McBride is a three-time Grammy Award winner and co-director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. An in-demand performer, arranger, composer, and educator, he has worked with the best of the very best in jazz, R&B, and pop including Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Isaac Hayes, Natalie Cole, James Brown, Sting, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby and Queen Latifah, to name a few.
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Keep kids learning
Worried your kid forgets everything they've learnt when not at school? Here's how to keep their brain sharp. more
Egg allergies are one of the most common allergies in children. Nearly one in 20 children has an allergy to eggs. Any allergy, including an egg allergy, can result in anaphylactic shock, a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
All allergies are the result of an immune system error. For some reason, the immune system views certain proteins, in this case the proteins found in eggs, as dangerous to the body and releases a substance called histamine as a way to combat the danger. It is histamine that causes the symptoms of allergies.
Kids who are allergic to eggs are more likely to develop allergies to other foods. Additionally, many vaccines are manufactured using egg proteins, so parents of children with egg allergies need to make healthcare providers aware of the allergy. Any allergy can result in a condition called anaphylactic shock. Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
There is no way to prevent the allergy from forming, but you can help your child by avoiding products that can cause a reaction. This can be challenging because there are many products that contain eggs so it's important to be vigilant at all times.
Kids with egg allergies generally experience the following symptoms:
The best way to avoid triggering an allergy is by avoiding the allergen (the substance causing the reaction). Make sure that you read food labels so that you can keep your child from accidently eating anything with eggs in it. Sometimes, your doctor might advise you to use antihistamines to relieve the symptoms of the allergy if your child is accidently exposed. Anaphylactic shock requires immediate medical treatment. An injection of adrenalin can be life-saving in this situation.
Your doctor can help you diagnose and treat your child's allergies. However, if your child has any of the following symptoms, seek emergency care immediately as these can be signs of anaphylactic shock.
Written by Rebecca Stigall for Kidspot, Australia's parenting resource for family health. Sources include Better Health Channel, NSW Health and Health Insite.
Last revised: Wednesday, 20 January 2010
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System Reviews
Mama Mia, What a Difference!I have always been meticulous about cleansing my skin (except for the few times I have fallen asleep still wearing makeup, but those are far and few between). I use an oil or cream to whisk away makeup, oil, and grime, and then I follow with a good cleanser or DHC's "White Soap" for a really thick lather. I was happy with the routine for a long time--until Clarisonic's "Mia™ Sonic Skin Cleansi...read moreng System" hit the shelves and the magazine ads. Shortly afterward, my husband wanted a hint about what to buy for me for Christmas. Normally I hem and haw and ask him to pick something out which he thinks I'll like, but I was more forthright. I was downright gutsy. I said, "Sweetheart, I would love a Clarisonic Mia.™" His initial response was, "A WHAT? I have no idea what you're talking about." So I took him into Ulta where there was one left in pink. "You can have whatever you want, you know that," he told me, "but I thought you had a lot of facial brushes in the bathroom." "I do," I explained, "But this is sonic, like our toothbrush. It has penetrating waves which will clean our pores more thoroughly (note my clever use of the word "our" here)." I went on to explain the other benefits: The soft, gentle brush moves back and forth at more than three hundred times per second, sloughing off old, dead, dry skin cells and allowing new ones to appear. It removes makeup six times more effectively than traditional methods. The cleansing is so thorough that serums and creams you use to avoid or fight wrinkles sink in thoroughly and work more efficaciously. Well, I did receive my wish, and I'm thrilled that I did. My pores are noticeably smaller. Blackheads are just about a thing of the past. My skin is softer, and the products I use seem to be more potent at keeping my skin young-looking. I'm not the only one hooked on Mia™--my husband now uses it as well. Just a tip: Wash the brush frequently and change the head when needed for optimal performance. — 4 years, 6 months agoGigiSD | 1102 reviews
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It's true - It WorksAfter a year of fooling around with products to get rid of wrinkles caused by weight loss, I bought the Mia (20% off and free shipping), and I can't believe the difference in my skin. The say the sonic waves deeply penetrate the skin allowing your serums and moisturizers to penetrate deeper. I bought a Lancome anti aging serum and anti aging cream to use after using the Mia. In just ONE WEEK, I...read more saw a difference. The lines are not deep and they actually are going away!. If there is one product you need, this is it. You will be surprised how deeply it cleans and leaves your skin extremely soft! I strongly urge everyone to get this product! (I had tried the Olay brush, which did absolutely nothing.) The Clarisonic is the way to go. — 5 years, 10 months agoCaroleVonAllten | 1401 reviews
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Love at first use.I know many women who owned Clarisonics and I was always slightly jealous. Yeah, for many people, $119 for a Mia system might be a little too much, so it's essential to save up if you're a little tight on cash like me. To my fortune, Clarisonic released a Mia system in time for the holidays which contained an ADDITIONAL deep pore cleaning brush and a 2 oz bottle of the Purity cleanser by Philosoph...read morey (which happens to be one of my favorite cleansers EVER). Prior to purchasing this system, I would use those cheap $5 face brushes to manually scrub my face which wasn't nearly as effective as cleaning (but I was on a budget). First off after opening the package--charge the battery. The clarisonic system has a rechargeable battery that you clip on a magnet that is plugged in. Allow the battery to charge fully before disconnecting it. A fully charged battery will allow about 20 uses before it needs to be recharged. Do not try to charge it every night--this kills the battery faster and you must know that Clarisonic rechargeable batteries are not covered under warranty and are quite expensive to replace. I like to apply a foamy cleanser on my face immediately prior to starting the Clarisonic device. They recommend 10 seconds on each cheek, 20 seconds on the chin and forehead. The Clarisonic will instantly shut off after a minute. You ought to know that the outer ring will not spin--although it vibrates from the mechanism, it will not spin because this is to keep your skin in place and allow the inner spinning ring to better cleanse your face in a concentrated spot. The brush can be used up to four months before being replaced, but I recommend replacing it as often as your toothbrush--every 2-3 months. Even though the Clarisonic is waterproof, make sure when you are finished to lie it on its side to dry so the water doesn't submerge. Here's a COOL tip--obviously you can remove the brush,but you can pop out the inner ring and pop that back into the Clarisonic. This will allow you to clean the area around your eyes, nose and cupid's bow area more easily and comfortably. For those who begin to use the Clarisonic, you may experience an initial acne outbreak because the Clarisonic is bringing dirt, oil and bacteria up to the surface that was buried deep in your pores. After continued use, this will go away and you will be left with much smoother and cleaner skin. What I love about using the Clarisonic is that it makes my skin softer and brighter. Using a Clarisonic will make your cleanser up to 6x more effective and any treatments or serums you use will penetrate up to 60% deeper so expect to see better results when you use a Clarisonic! The only difference between the larger system and the Mia system is that the larger system has an additional speed. To some people that might be useful, but to most people, one speed is more than adequate enough. The Mia is perfect for travel too! — 5 years, 9 months agovolta | 566 reviews
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Join the Revolution!I have had my Clairisonic Mia for over 2 years and have used it every night. I use this with the deep pore brush head and Proctiv cleanser every night. My skin has never been cleaner! Hands and washcloths Do Not Compete! The Mia is FANTASTIC and for an affordable price. Join the skincare revolution and get the Clairisonic Mia! — 5 years, 6 months agopowerwoman033 | 509 reviews
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awesomethis clarisonic works just like the bigger size! it has only one speed, which is the main difference. but the speed on the Mia is perfect! i love it! the brushes are very gentle and exfoliating. you can really feel the clean and no matter how many times you wash your face, this is always gentle on your skin.i have suffered from acne before. i always dreamed of owning the clarisonic and when my mom...read more got it for me i was thrilled! i have been using it for over a month now and i have seen a MAJOR decrease in my acne. the clarisonic brush head cleans so deeply, the acne cleansers and acne toners i use really sink in my skin better and cure my acne. i love this so much and it has given me the confidence to feel less self conscious when i dont wear makeup to school. and when i do wear makeup, my skin is smoother and it goes on easier. this product is truly life changing! — 6 years, 9 months agokenya | 504 reviews
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Hooked!After at least a year of faithfully reading reviews and talking to friends, co-workers, and clients about their Clarisonics and how much they love them, I finally bit the bullet and bought one. I am SO happy I finally did! After looking and looking I could not find a less expensive price than $99 and I just figured with a wonderful product like this that always receives excellent reviews, it wou...read moreld never be on sale. I purchased mine from my local Ulta and they gave me a free travel bag and trial size cleanser. I was only willing to purchase it if they had the baby pink one, and they did so I purchased it and was ecstatic to take it out of the box and charge it. It comes with a charger, trial size cleanser, and a one year warranty from the date of purchase so be sure to keep your receipt no matter where you purchase it from. My first impression upon opening the box is my Mia is so beautiful and feminine!! Pink is my favorite color so I had to pick that color but they have such a beautiful array of colors for the Mia and they are all unisex as well. My Mia felt pretty lightweight, not very light nor very heavy, and sleek all over. It has an on button in the center of it that has a 1 minute timer on it so it takes the guesswork out of figuring out how long to cleanse your face. The instructions in the manual say to charge the Mia for 24 hours before using and than you can unhook it and use it until it needs to be charged again. The manual says to wet the brush with warm water and apply cleanser onto the brush; my friends and co-workers told me to just put a small amount right in the hole in the center of the brush head and that is more than plenty to wash my entire face, neck, and decollette. I use my Philosophy purity cleanser and get that squeaky clean feeling from it and my Mia while still having super soft skin afterwards. Upon cleansing my skin with my Mia I begin on my cheeks and work all over my face onto my neck and decollette. As everyone told me and having read information on it, the brush head oscillates all over and is so gentle. It does not irritate my skin, and penetrates my makeup and takes it all off. The only thing that I knew I had to do was remove my eye makeup which makes sense but any makeup above my eyebrow bone comes off and also underneath my eyes. As I cleanse I can see the makeup melting off my face and my skin feels super clean!! After a minute of cleansing the Mia will turn off because it's on a timer but you can press the button as many times as you'd like if you feel like you didn't get your whole cleanse in. After I'm finished I rinse off my brush head and gently use my fingers to get anything off the brush head I missed with just the water. I use a towel and dry the entire Mia and lay it face down with the little clear cover over it so it does not bend my bristles. After patting dry my face and neck with a towel and rubbing it a little I am in love with my Mia even more!! My skin feels clean, soft, and is makeup free!! I am BEYOND happy I finally purchased this; it is truly worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!! The morning after I used my makeup and went into school my friends complimented me on my great skin looked and I told them I was using my Clarisonic! My oil and moisturizer go on better, and my makeup looks 10x better!! I HIGHLY recommend buying this, you will not regret it!! If you aren't able to get it for some reason, put it on your birthday wish list or Christmas list!! I love my Mia!! — 3 years, 2 months agoLamexicana1 | 221 reviews
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Not for everyoneI had heard rave reviews about this product and couldn't wait to try it. Unfortunately, it seriously messed up my skin. I had really good skin to begin with - few breakouts, religious cleansing routine, etc. I thought this might help give a better clean, since it really is an exfoliator (not a cleanser as advertised). I also have never ever had sensitive skin and was very careful to use the produc...read moret appropriately. Within the first week of use (using it every other day), I found that my skin felt smoother, but that I started getting bumps on my forehead. I reduced my use to 2 times a week and tried a more gentle cleanser. I then started seeing a lot of redness all over my T-zone and found some broken capillaries along my nose. I also got these huge cysts along my nose and my blackheads were actually worse. I thought this might just be part of the so-called "purging" period people often claim is associated with this product. Finally, after speaking with a dermatologist, I discontinued use of the brush. He informed me that there really is no such thing as a "purging" period - which has also been confirmed by other doctors I have spoken with. Within 2 days my skin was healing. I honestly felt like something was wrong with me as everyone raves about their clarisonic, and some how I felt a bit ashamed that it didn't work for me. The reason I am writing this review is not to bash this product, but to let other people know that it is okay if this doesn't work for you. It didn't work for me, and not because I used it too much or too harshly or with the wrong product. So if it works for you, great, but if it doesn't, don't hesitate to return it. — 3 years, 7 months agoTheLacqueredLady | 751 reviews
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Deep clean baby soft skinAfter much deliberation I bit the bullet and purchased a Clarisonic Mia. I have not once regretted it. I don't have major breakouts, but I do have blackheads and enlarged pores. I got the Clarisonic with the high hopes that it would clear out my pores and make my blackheads disappear, just as many reviewers said it did for them. While this did not perform the miracles that many said it would, ...read moreI do think that the overall appearance of my skin has improved and that my pores do appear smaller. It is very apparent that my pores are less clogged and that my skin is much more clean than it has ever been. This isn't going to fix every skin issue you have overnight, but I do believe that it will greatly improve your skin over time. Before using the Clarisonic, my skin would often feel like it had a gross film on it even though I washed my face every night and used an exfoliating product a couple times a week. It was getting to the point that I wanted to use a scrub on my face everyday (not good!). The Clarisonic removes that "film" in a gentle, effective way that leaves you with much more radiant and healthy looking (and feeling) skin. I did not experience much of a purging phase like many reviewers have mentioned. I think the experience will vary for everyone though. A few weeks after using I went though a slight breakout (2-3 pimples at the same time) but that was it. I was preparing myself for much worse. If nothing else, the Clarisonic forces you into using a regular skin regime. This alone should improve the appearance of your skin. Knowing that you shelled out over $100 for a face brush should be enough to shame you into washing your face every night. I use this nightly with the delicate brush head and although Clarisonic claims that this is gentle enough to use twice a day, I think that is overkill. Several people only use this a few times a week and they say they still notice results. The choice is yours, but I think incorporating the Clarisonic into your regime can only do great things for your complexion, both short and long term. — 5 years, 1 month agoHeathRene | 285 reviews
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USE AT YOUR OWN RISKAfter spending huge amounts of money on this system, I believed I was going to have professional, safe results. I was VERY disappointed after a few uses, small red veins appeared on the sides of my nostrils. I never used the product harshly, but is not very sensitive to skin. It is rough, and unforgiving. I never had these lines before, and they are very bothersome even though you can only see the...read morem close up. I caution people to use this product: it can damage sensitive skin! It did not even clean my skin very well, I do just as fine with my hands, and that way I know I am not applying too much scraping pressure! — 4 years, 3 months agojessicaviolett | 73 reviews
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From day one, I have LOVED my Mia!I've been using the Mia (the exact one in the photo, same color) for two years. I was skeptical at first, like so many others. I'd seen it at the dermatologists office and walked away thinking "Wow! Women will really buy ANYTHING these days." I thought it was just another useless product that would get relegated to the back of a closet somewhere after several months of no results. Instead I decide...read mored to give it a shot and because I love it so much, I have since purchased a Clarisonic Plus that I've had for about a year. You haven't truly had clean skin until you've used this. No matter what cleanser I choose to use with this, my skin looks and feels amazing thanks to this brush. If it died on me tomorrow, I would replace it in a heartbeat. I don't leave town without this brush, and thankfully the Mia is easier to take on 2+ week trips without needing to be recharged. I use this at least once a day, at first I was using it twice a day, but now that my skin is used to it, once a day is all it really needs. I do switch off between cleansers, but this brush will work with anything so long as there aren't walnut shells or something too heavy in the bristles. It seems to be very popularly used with Philosophy's Purity Made Simple (I've done this and it's a nice combination.). I was breaking out insanely before getting this brush, and now I only break out here and there. I am a firm believer that this brush got my skin balanced enough so that my pores weren't constantly at war with themselves. Not only is my skin clean, smooth, and clear, but everything works better now. Moisturizers sink right in, serums work properly, eye cream does what it's supposed to do. The brush is gentle enough to be considered a form of exfoliation, especially since it helps your skin turn over more quickly, but if you're big on exfoliation to really keep your skin in great shape, you don't have to worry because this brush is gentle enough not to make additional exfoliating an issue. The brush heads last a long time. A system usually comes with 2-3 and that will last you at least a year unless you decide that only one brush type is what your skin needs (I highly recommend removing your make-up completely before using this. That way you're prolonging the use of the brush, and not mucking the bristles up with foundation, etc.). I switch off between Sensitive, Delicate, & the Deep-Pore Cleaning brush based on the time of year and what my skin needs. They pop out easily and pop right back in with just a turn and a click. They're easy to clean and there is one for every skin type. The Mia's are affordable and most of them come with an array of cleansers for you to use with your brush right away, and Clarisonic's cleansers are very nice, and paraben free. All in all, this is a worthwhile purchase. I will continue to do business with them as long as I have a face. LOL. — 5 years agoMissPoison | 249 reviews
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As many of you know, I'm trying to navigate mommy-hood while running my business. It's not easy. It's not that fun (stress sucks). And, I'm still trying to figure it out. The time I dedicate to work is so haphazard that's it's a wonder I can even put more than three sentences together. And, writing something really meaningful? Forget it.
That's okay, though. Although I get a lot out of working, my real focus is Kamea and my family. I don't have to pick one totally over the other, but I do need to find better ways to fit it all in. So, I'm streamlining. Doing this means less fragmentation for my mind, more peace for my soul, and being a better mommy and wife.
What does this mean for my workload? It means that I'm keeping my Green Mommy Blog up, but I won't be posting here (at least not for now). I'm going to post all things green, mommy, and food related over on my Kristen's Raw Blog. It's all related anyway, right? Maintaining one blog will (hopefully) help in more ways than one. See you over there!


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ChUcK wrote:This 175 Star Destroyer came out nice:
I swear it's a disc and not just a picture of a disco ball!
My Discraft Nuke:
It took a ton of patience to not just cut out the vinyl but mainly the weeding and removing of vinyl after dying, I basically pulled off the entire surface of the disc with a couple pair of tweezers in tiny little pieces KUDOS CHUCK
My NEW DISCRAFT NUKE!:
My next post will either be a "saran wrap" job or a "fade" dye, I've only found a little info on the saran process ex. "NIN" disc, but still am unsure on how to go about getting the right "Marbled" effect. any other links to info or video of this method would be greatly appreciated! And I haven't found any posts on the "fading" process, just neat pictures!
Also with those of you that "paint" your RIT dye on, I was wondering the ratio and amount of RIT powder and acetone? Would it help to mix in a little bit of liquid RIT of the same color?
I read the post on thickening up the dye using a little bit of washing detergent to help it hold better to the disc. What's the best method for the boldest colors?
THE MISSION: To get TASTEFUL art flowing on the disc golf courses
PS CHUCK, that sick "Beachball" disc that's your avatar, Did you paint that one or dip or both? How long did you leave the dye on before you cut out the pieces to create the 3-D look?


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NEWPORT boxer Craig Woodruff is set to get a shot at Olympic champion Luke Campbell in Liverpool next week, writes Andrew Penman.
Woodruff, the former Welsh lightweight champion, is being lined up to take on London 2012 gold medal winner Campbell in Liverpool on Saturday, July 12.
The fight over six rounds will take place on the same bill as Nathan Cleverly's cruiserweight clash with Argentine champion Alejandro Valori and Tony Bellew's showdown with Brazil's WBO Latino champion Julio Cesar Dos Santos.
The show, promoted by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, is live on Sky Sports from the Echo Arena in Liverpool.
Hull fighter Campbell, aged 26, is unbeaten in five fights since turning pro just under a year ago and is seen as one of the next big talents in British boxing.
Woodruff has had some notable successes in his eight professional bouts, beating Konrad Dobrowski, Carl Johanneson, Tony Pace and Dai Davies.
But he has lost his last two fights – against Mitchell Buckland of St Joseph's gym for the Celtic lightweight title last September and to Martin Ward in March – and will be a big underdog against Campbell.
Trainer Steve Sims believes the 21-year-old can cause Campbell problems, however.
"It's a great opportunity for Craig and one he couldn't turn down even if it has come at short notice," said Sims from his Alway gym.
"Craig has kept ticking over at the gym and I believe he can surprise Campbell.
"He wasn't well before the Ward fight but he'll be in top condition come a week on Saturday and ready to show people what he can do."


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This is the year to be tweeting at PMA. With the hashtag #freshsummit, you can keep apprised of what is going on, real-time throughout the exhibit hall.
This morning I have been following #freshsummit tweets about the 5K race for talent, the pending speech by Eric Wahl, and more.
Kudos to PMA for making free wifi available throughout the exhibit hall, greatly enable easier tweeting and social media buzz.
The #freshsummit tweets are also a great way to pick up new Twitter accounts to follow. My twitter account is @tckarst.
Saw a couple of guys from Wal-Mart at the opening reception last night, discussion the recent moves within the produce division leadership of Wal-Mart and also the company's work on sustainability.
Check out the recent Wal-Mart announcement on the global sustainability index here. From that Oct. 25 release:
The commitments outlined today include:
By the end of 2017, Walmart will buy 70 percent of the goods it sells in U.S. stores and in U.S. Sam's Clubs only from suppliers in the United States, China, and around the world who use the Index to evaluate and share the sustainability of their products. This change will involve suppliers who produce goods in categories where the Index is available.
Beginning in 2013, Walmart will use the Sustainability Index to influence the design of its U.S. private brand products.
Walmart will change the way its key global sourcing merchants are evaluated so that sustainability becomes an even more important part of buyers' day-to-day jobs. Beginning in 2013, these buyers will join key buyers in Walmart U.S. and Sam's Club who already have specific sustainability objectives on their annual evaluations.
The Walmart Foundation will grant $2 million to fund The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and assist in its efforts in launching TSC in China. TSC is an independent research organization. Using the Walmart Foundation grant, TSC China will engage industries, universities and other experts to form a global network of leaders improving sustainability in consumer goods, and will provide tools and resources to help suppliers become more sustainable and competitive. Walmart will use the results of TSC's independent work to refine its Sustainability Index for use in China.
Later in the release:
Walmart has rolled out the Sustainability Index, which measures product sustainability using metrics developed by TSC, to more than 100 categories. Merchandise buyers from Walmart U.S., Sam's Club, Walmart.com and Walmart Canada are now using the Sustainability Index in regular buying decisions. More than 500 suppliers have participated in the Sustainability Index, representing an average of 70 percent of sales within the categories Walmart is currently evaluating with the Sustainability Index. Walmart expects to expand the use of the Index to an additional 100 product categories by the end of 2012.
And from the fact sheet on sustainability:
Walmart is using the information from the produce Index to help growers increase crop yields, reduce inputs, lower costs and strengthen sustainable farming practices.
Suppliers are using the Index to monitor their year-over-year progress in their sustainability efforts.
TK: I'm curious as to the amount of "buy-in" for measuring sustainability there is in the fresh produce growing community, especially relative to use of the Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops - and how that data may be useful for Wal-Mart. Still a tremendously long way to go in my view, an extended period of time before buyers will be judged on how their produce suppliers meet sustainability goals.


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Back in the days before digital photos, all film had to be processed at a lab. Ansco, of Binghamton, NY, provided such service as well as cameras, film and other photographic needs.
I have a few Ansco cameras, but sadly, though the cameras are operable, film is not produced in that size anymore...
These images are of one of Ansco's folios in which the finished photos were received.


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Without naming the paper, that's the thought that came to me a few days ago as I was reading a PhD thesis. While I was pleased that the author did not (generally) resort to big words for simple concepts, I did note that he spent an awfully long amount of time justifying his approach to his thesis. After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that I could reduce the first 20 pages of his thesis down to a page or two.
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I was pulling for a undefeated season last year, and I am very happy to see the city of Indianaplois get this championship.
First the Colts, here is to the Pacers winning one this year as well
Once again Congrat and enjoy
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I was pulling for a undefeated season last year, and I am very happy to see the city of Indianaplois get this championship.
First the Colts, here is to the Pacers winning one this year as well
Once again Congrat and enjoy
Winning in the trenches - who are these guys anyway?
Ugly game and Rex is gonna take some serious heat. I imagine Manning gets the MVP just because there's really no one person to give it to - might as well be him.
Good stuff.
The poster formerly known as Rimfire
Pretty sweet that it was tough to pick an MVP...Goes to show you what a great team the Colts are....
This is amazing and feels great.
Super Bowl XLI Champions
2000 Eastern Conference Champions
Wonder if theres a big party in the streets... its O degrees out in indy right now.
"He wanted to get to that money time. Time when the hardware was on the table. That's when Roger was going to show up. So all we needed to do was stay close"
Darnell Hillman (Speaking of former teammate Roger Brown)
Congrats to the Colts and their fans! If the Bears had to go down, at least it was the Colts winning. A class team all the way.
Tony Dungy is a good man.
I don't remember his words verbatim, but he said something like: "We could have gone out and won the game, but we wanted to win it the right way...to win it with class."
And that is exactly what they did.
Congrats to the team and to Indianapolis.
And I won't be here to see the day
It all dries up and blows away
I'd hang around just to see
But they never had much use for me
In Levelland. (James McMurtry)
I have grown to watch, respect, and love the Colts. Not because they are so good, it's the way they represent themselves. Wouldn't you like to have a boss like Tony Dungy? Wouldn't you like your co-workers to be like Marvin Harrison? They are just one classy team. I use to never watch football but over the past 3 or 4 years I have watched more and more football and it's because of the Colts. It's so easy to root and love that team.
The Colts have fought through adversity. They showed all the doubters wrong. They overcame great odds. Tony Dungy has coached through his son's tragic death, Reggie Wayne played through his brother's death. The Colts really seemed to bond together and are like a family. You can see it.
Not only those tragic events but how about injuries to key players? Corey Simon, Mike Doss, Brandon Stokley, and I don't believe that Nick Harper played in the second half.
Also, give some credit to not only Joseph Addai, but how about Dominic Rhodes. Losing EJ in the off-season and then having a rookie being the only other back you don't know what to expect. There was a lot of pressure on DR, atleast in the beginning until Addai really proved himself, and he did a great job all year long. Say it's the system that makes DR, I don't care, DR did some great running for us this year especially in the playoffs. Against Baltimore in the 4th, against New England, and then he had a fabulous game against the Bears today. On a side note I wonder how Edge James feels right now.
This was a total team effort. The defense stepped up in the playoffs. Manning showed everyone that he can win the playoffs. Addai and Rhodes were just excellant this year stepping up and more than filling the void left by EJ. Harrison, Wayne, and Clark were awesome like always, the o-line did a great job of giving Peyton time. Vinitari was great at kicking like always. You just can't stop giving players complaments. This was a great team. Period.
This was a great year. I don't think that there is a more deserving team than the Colts. Win or lose, they are a great example of how to act and represent yourself.
Congrats to the Colts. That was a great season.
Oh and one last thing, anyone else find it ironic that Ohio State returns the opening kickoff of the Rose Bowl for a touchdown and loses that game badly, and the Bears do the same thing this Superbowl and although they didn't lose that badly they never played well, the Colts just couldn't complete a couple drives for touchtowns. Anyways I just found that a little ironic.
Congrats Colts, Indy, Tony, Peyton and the rest of the squad!!! Great game, great win!!
Whoooohooooo!!! Yeah!
No Linking to your own site if it sells something.
Congrats to Indy.
It will be very interesting up here for the next few days.
I'm sure they'll blame Grossman, but I think only one of his turnovers was his fault.
Meanwhile, the O-v-e-r-r-a-t-e-d LB wearing #54 was MIA all game long. Its much more fun to annoy the Bears' fans when he tries to make tackles and gets run over backwards than when he's just nowhere to be found.
(PS, Rhodes should've been MVP, hands-down. That was Trav-sham-mockery of the SuperBowl MVP Process.)
Again, congrats. As I've said for months, there were ten AFC teams that could've won this game against any NFC team, and the Colts were the class of the AFC playoffs this year.
Why do the things that we treasure most, slip away in time
Till to the music we grow deaf, to God's beauty blind
Why do the things that connect us slowly pull us apart?
Till we fall away in our own darkness, a stranger to our own hearts
And life itself, rushing over me
Life itself, the wind in black elms,
Life itself in your heart and in your eyes, I can't make it without you
Thanks, Jay.
Super Bowl XLI Champions
2000 Eastern Conference Champions
Congrats to Indy, the Colts and their fans!
2012 PD ABA Fantasy Keeper League Champion, sports.ws
2011 PD ABA Fantasy Keeper League Champion, sports.ws
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Congratulations. Enjoy being the NFL champions for as long as you can because you never know when your team may get back to it again. Can't wait for the next NFL season now..so much competition in the AFC.
I'm so incredibly happy about this! It's the first championship I've ever seen one of "my" teams win, and it's certainly everything it's cracked up to be! So happy for the Colts organization, Polian finally gets one, Peyton quiets his critics, Dungy winning is huge on different levels, and my boy BOB SANDERS showed the world just who he is!!!
Sounds nice, doesn't it?
It's a new day for Pacers Basketball.
Congrats Colts!
By the way, anyone hear how Harrison is doing? He took quite a spill on his knee towards the end there. That was a nasty bend backwards. Thats gotta hurt this morning.
The Colts owner thanking God for this championship.
I never heard an owner(even other sports) who won a Championship thanking the creator.
I Love Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith. Classy people.
I Love Peyton Manning the way he handle himself winning the Championship. He looks relax and as if he won it every year.
Hey, we get to purchase one of those championship videos for the first time.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
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Mark Heisler:
The NBA
Looking to Find Some Loose Changes
July 9, 2006
Showing what anyone knows, the locks weren't all locked up and the NBA's balance of power, which wasn't supposed to change much this summer, did.
While still waiting for Allen Iverson and his shoe to drop, here's what we've seen to date:
The Lakers kiss their salary-cap strategy goodbye.
This must have been the summer of their discontent for them to make their big move for Vladimir Radmanovic?
They will insist nothing has changed, but everything has. The Lakers are no longer hoping to sign a star in 2008 but trying to improve, one veteran's exception at a time.
For two seasons they carefully preserved cap space, first for 2007, then 2008. It cost them Antonio Daniels last summer, but that's the point. Does anyone think the season would have been a lot different with Daniels?
The key was bearing the pain, but that was hard for owner Jerry Buss, who had such high hopes two seasons ago, giving Rudy Tomjanovich a $6-million salary, which was what he paid Phil Jackson the first time around who won three titles for them.
In this year's playoffs, the Lakers were whipsawed emotionally, blowing that 3-1 lead in the first round, then watching the Clippers take over the town in the second and, for the crowning indignity, seeing Shaquille O'Neal win a title with Miami.
The Lakers might be better next season, but they'll have to be, just to do as well as they did in 2005-06. The Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets and New Orleans Hornets, who finished below them, will be better too.
I'm not even sure Vic the Brick has the Lakers as a lock to make the playoffs next year. In other words, the good times are over.
The Detroit Pistons say goodbye to elite status.
Standing on principle, they just kissed off Ben Wallace, the linchpin of their vaunted defense. Unfortunately, it was some puny principle.
Wallace did the right thing, agreeing to take four years. The Pistons, whose profit in the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons was estimated by Forbes magazine at $48 million, let themselves be outbid by offering Wallace $48 million and never budging while the Bulls offered $60 million.
After going through two coaches in three years and seeming to warm up on No. 3 when all the second-guessing of Flip Saunders surfaced, it suggests continuing palace intrigue in Detroit.
It goes all the way up to owner Bill Davidson, the beloved "Mr. D," who's so imperious he exiled Isiah Thomas, his favorite of favorites, for telling a newsman that Davidson was about to turn the front office over to him.
Wallace, whose occasional outbursts had always been forgiven (like Shaq's here), was ostensibly in the doghouse for refusing to go into a game. They also thought Ben was slipping, that the new rules didn't let them play their old defense and they had to retool.
Meanwhile, Rasheed Wallace made his silly guarantees as the Cleveland series went from a romp to a nightmare, refused to join a timeout huddle to glare at the referees, played badly and was forgiven because he had a sprained ankle.
Now the Pistons will merely be good and it will be between Flip and Rasheed to see who goes next.
The Chicago Bulls are back. Well, in the East.
Not that anyone is grieving for Plan A, building around preps Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry, but they just went to B, as in Ben Wallace.
Joining Wallace, 31, is P.J. Brown, 36. Leaving is Chandler, following Curry, both 23.
Under hardest-nosed Scott Skiles, they were the scrappiest little team around. Now their defense will be even better, which should get them into the top four in the East.
Where they go beyond that remains to be seen. The Bulls are still just jump shooters with no one who can post up, draw fouls or score a lot of points. As Dwyane Wade showed the Dallas Mavericks, it's still a superstar's game.
The Hornets put themselves on the map.
This was a major upset, because "player movement" had always meant they were leaving until owner George Shinn became the toast of Oklahoma.
Last season's amazing rise (29-23) was followed by the expected fall (9-21) after which they were expected to go back under their rock. However, adding Chandler, Peja Stojakovic, Bobby Jackson and drafting Hilton Armstrong and Cedric Simmons, they're bigger and deeper. If wonder-rookie Chris Paul keeps coming, they'll be fighting for a playoff slot.
The league is starting to tilt west again.
Despite winning the last two NBA titles, the Eastern powers seem to be slipping as the Western ones retool.
Miami, which just pulled off O'Neal's favorite trick, lying in the weeds all season, will try it again. As in Shaq's Laker days, it gets harder every time.
The Heat is now standing pat to avoid paying luxury tax, which means bringing back venerable Gary Payton to play the fourth quarter when Jason Williams sits.
Coach Pat Riley has yet to say he's coming back and if he's smart, he won't.
Detroit's sun is setting, and Chicago's hasn't risen yet.
The San Antonio Spurs, Mavericks and Phoenix Suns look as if they'll be better than any team in the East. For that matter, the Clippers might be too.
The line for Iverson starts here, or should.
Right now, the leading bidders look like Boston (offering Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, Sebastian Telfair, or anyone but Paul Pierce), Atlanta (Josh Smith, Marvin Williams and/or Al Harrington) and Golden State (pick any three).
Having sat out the Ron Artest fire sale, the Lakers should consider Iverson. His playing for Jackson and alongside Bryant may sound wrong, but they'd better get into the habit of thinking the unthinkable.


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The recipes? Check. The ingredients? Check. The set table? Check. Hours in the kitchen toiling over a hot stove? No problem. Your guests' smiles upon finishing the feast? It is those responses that will make you do just about anything to carve out this holiday as your own.
"Nurturers can even get mad if someone else steps up to the plate to prepare the meal," Yarrow says. "For a nurturer, their pride in their identity is associated with caring and what they can provide to their family and friends. They love having a lot of stuff to do, putting all of those dishes on the table, and getting feedback."
Who else enjoys fall's biggest banquet? Nurturees, of course. "It's also the lazy holiday," Yarrow adds. "You can also be that person who just loves to sit back, be served, eat, and watch TV."
Santa Claus is not the only one making a list and checking it twice. You also have diligently gathered the gifts, the goodies, the wrapping, the ribbons, the lights, the candles, and all the tokens and trinkets that have come to symbolize the end-of-the-year holidays, no matter how you celebrate them. "I interview consumers all the time who collect stuff for Christmas and Hanukkah year-round," Yarrow says. "For them, they are obsessed with taking the time to hone and perfect the collection. Then they finally get to put it on display, which is very much like putting their own personality on display."
Collecting isn't confined to material objects, either. "For most families, every year introduces new traditions," Yarrow explains. "For many people, they can't celebrate without these traditions. It's one of the ways they honor the fundamental values of family."
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I wonder how the Second Amendment might have been written if our Founding Fathers could have imagined the kind of firepower that future generations would have, or if they could imagine how one unstable individual could completely wipe-out dozens of people in a public place such as a school or theater or shopping mall, in just a few minutes with an automatic weapon.
The Second Amendment made perfect sense for the time when people owned simple muskets and our way of government was still being formed and tested. But that was more than 200 years ago.
Today an individual can have access to more firepower than any militia would have had back in the day the Amendment was written.
I think the time has come for our country to strengthen our gun control laws.
I am not opposed to people owning guns for sport or to protect themselves and their property, but do they need to have high power assault weapons?
We also need to make it extremely difficult for mentally-ill or mentally disturbed people to have access to guns of any kind. And what is being done to help the mentally ill and keep guns out of their hands?
If someone is diagnosed with a mental illness or some form of mental instability shouldn't that trigger some sort of gun ownership review of that individual or perhaps even the household where the individual lives?
If someone is deemed mentally ill and they own firearms, then those firearms should be confiscated to protect society.
Will we ever learn or will we digress as a society and look more like something out of an old Western movie or Call of Duty video game where everyone is packing weapons in public?
It's time for change and to take responsibility.
Having an armed guard at every public schools is not a solution to our problem. We never needed that when I was a kid.
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Endothelial Cell Loss After Cataract Surgery
This study has been terminated.
(Stopped for lack of funds)
University of California, San Francisco
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First received: July 1, 2009
Last updated: August 21, 2014
Last verified: August 2014
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The purpose of this study is to compare two cataract surgical technique variations for removing the nucleus of the lens (central part of the lens) in terms of damage to the inner layer of the cornea which is called the endothelium. One variation uses more ultrasound energy and the other more mechanical force to break up the nucleus.
|Procedure: Standard phacoemulsification Procedure: Reduced ultrasound phacoemulsification
|Phase 2 Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Endothelial Cell Loss After Cataract Surgery: Comparison of a Reduced Ultrasound Technique Versus Standard Ultrasound Technique
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Cataract UltrasoundU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University of California, San Francisco:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Corneal endothelial cell loss by specular microscopy after cataract surgery [ Time Frame: 3 months post-operatively ]
|Study Start Date:
|July 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Ultrasound phacoemulsification
Cataract nucleus is removed using standard amounts of ultrasound energy.
Procedure: Standard phacoemulsification
Cataract nucleus removal using standard amounts of ultrasound energy
Active Comparator: Reduced ultrasound phacoemulsification
Cataract nucleus removal using less ultrasound energy and more mechanical energy.
Procedure: Reduced ultrasound phacoemulsification
Cataract nucleus removal using less ultrasound energy and more mechanical energy.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Visually significant moderate density cataract
Exclusion Criteria:
- Corneal or retinal pathology limiting visual potential to worse than 20/40
- Lens pathology including pseudoexfoliation or lens dislocation
- Prior intraocular surgery
- Age less than 40
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|University of California San Francisco
|San Francisco, California, United States, 94143
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|University of California, San Francisco
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Corneal endothelial cell loss
Ultrasound power
Corneal endothelium
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Lens Diseases
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This truly is THE authentic Vans shoe. And not just because that's its name (although, it does help). This low-topped stitched canvas body takes on Van's usual low-profile design, with a side wall that drops to 2.75" from the base on the ankle scoop. The top slopes gently down to the flat toe, and contains a Vans logo flag so no one will think you're wearing imposters. Stitched canvas body Low profile top Reinforced lace eyelets Rubber walls and soles Approx. 11.5" long, and 4" wide 3.5" high top at heel 2.75" ankle cutout height Size 10 pictured and measured


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London Welsh wing Phil MacKenzie's quest for more tries will have to wait after he wasn't selected to face Stade Francais today.
The Canadian international, who joined from Esher this summer, broke his duck for the Exiles during Sunday's 28-23 defeat to Saracens.
He was hoping to get the chance to add to his tally today, but now finds he must sit it out. "I was just hoping the run didn't go on much longer," said McKenzie reflecting on his first try.
"Now that I have got my first, I hope a few others will come.
"We just put pressure on them in defence and Charlie Hodgson threw a bad pass.
"I managed to get a foot to it and won the race to score."
Although they are facing French rather than English opponents this week, MacKenzie said training had been no different.
"We have stuck to the same patterns, trying to figure out what we have got to work on in our own game," he said.
Welsh have enjoyed something of a plucky underdogs role this season, and surprised many with their form.
But MacKenzie said there had been less shock inside their confident camp.
"To be honest, we were a little bit disappointed that we lost the last two games," he added.
"It is a great group of players. I am loving every minute of it."
Canada play Samoa, Russia and New Zealand Maori in their autumn internationals, and MacKenzie hopes to be involved.
"The plan is to play a couple of games for Canada because they don't really come around that often," he said.
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Anybody here got a copy of the Kalama Sutra?
I love this one.
Ben wrote:Online version of the kalama sutta: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .soma.html
Kalamas, when you yourselves know: "These things are bad; these things are blamable; these things are censured by the wise; ...
Kalamas, when you yourselves know: 'These things are good; these things are not blamable; these things are praised by the wise; undertaken and observed, these things lead to benefit and happiness,'


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RECIPES: Recipe Details
Sweet Sambal Masala Mumbai Burgers with Strawberry-Mango Cuke Salsa and Roasted Ginger Chili Citrus Mayo with Grilled Pretzel Buns
This burger celebrates the collaboration of the American Beef Burger with the bold and flamboyant flavors of Mumbai. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of Indian State of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the sixth most populous city in the world. The cuisine of Mumbai is famous for its hot and spicy taste. The sambal hot sauce makes this very prominent in these burgers. The Sambal hot sauce is available in most local supermarkets. These Mumbai inspired beef burgers are spicy, sweet, tasty, saucy, and exotic-a combination that will take you on a delicious exotic Mumbai adventure!
Roasted Ginger Chili Citrus Mayo:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek Chili Sauce
1 teaspoon roasted ground ginger (prefer McCormick)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3/4 cup mayonnaise with olive oil
2 pounds fresh ground beef chuck
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onions
1 teaspoon roasted ground ginger (prefer McCormick)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
3 tablespoons sweet mango chutney (larger pieces chopped)
1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek Chili Sauce
2 teaspoons garam masala seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon roasted ground cumin (prefer McCormick)
Strawberry Mango Cuke Salsa:
1 medium mango, seeded, peeled and diced
1/2 English seedless cucumber peeled and diced
2/3 cup jicama, julienne
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium red onion, diced
5 strawberries, chopped
1 Roma tomato, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Other ingredients:
2 tablespoons Colavita extra virgin olive oil, for brushing on grill
6 pretzel rolls, halved lengthwise
1 bunch of watercress, stems trimmed, well-washed
To make the mayo, place the cilantro, sambal, ginger, lime juice, garlic in small food processor and puree. Move the mixture to a small bowl and fold in the yogurt, lemon zest, and mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To make the patties, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together well while handling the meat as little as possible; this prevents a dry burger. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form into patties leaving a slight indention in the center of patties; this allows the final product to be more equal in thickness when finished. Set aside until grilling.
To make the salsa, combine chopped mango, cucumber, jicama, jalapeno, onion, strawberries, tomato, garlic and cilantro. Pour lime juice over ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to assemble burgers.
Heat the grill to medium-high. When the grill is ready, with a paper or cloth towel, rub the grill rack with extra virgin olive oil. Place the patties on the rack and cook until done to preference, 3 to 5 minutes. The top of the patty should look like it has cooked a little. Flip once and cook another 3 to 5 minutes. Do not push down on the patty because this will release the juices. During the last few minutes of grilling place the preztel rolls, cut side down, on the outer edges of the rack to toast lightly.
To assemble burgers, spread the cut sides of the pretzel rolls with equal portions of the Roasted Ginger Chili Citrus Mayo. On each bun bottom, top with equal amounts of watercress, a beef patty and equal portions of the Strawberry Mango Cuke Salsa. Add the pretzel roll tops and serve. Serves:6, prep time: 2 hours, grilling time: 10 minutes
What better way to celebrate a Moonlight Mumbai Mystique than with my Sweet Sambal Masala Mumbai Burgers! You may want to create a mystic tent around the patio area and play some Indian music to set the evening. To add a special touch let the kids perform there version of Mumbai Indian belly dance. Go as far as you wish in creating this Moonlight Mumbai Mystique but don't forget to serve the burgers! These burgers are filled with fresh ingredients and inexpensive to make. Most of the ingredients in these burgers are found in most households and local supermarkets. Also the ingredients that are used in making the burgers are found in the mayo and the salsa. So don't worry about the wallet and use the money you save on creating a fun Moonlight Mumbai Mystique for your friends and family!


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Will fully evaluate the patients needs with medical history and physical photography, computer imaging and upon request a discussion with previous patients.
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- D.M.D. - Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, 1978
- General Surgery Residency - St. VIncent's Hospital and Medical Center, 1980
- Otolaryngology Head & Neck Residency - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Harvard Medical School, 1983
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EURASIA's Only Cross-Country Bike Race on the Olkhon Island of the world's deepest Lake Baikal!
4-th edition, "For preservation of clean water" series and within the Green Cup world series
Dates: August, 18 – August, 24, 2013
Baikal Bike Trophy event takes place every year in August on Olkhon Island – the largest island of the world's deepest, largest and oldest freshwater Lake Baikal. The race is held over 6 days and includes a time-trial prologue of nearly 30 km and XCM races from 60 to 90,5 km, with nutrition and drink points, technical assistance provided. With some 7000 m of climbing, its massive and, probably, Russia's most scenic cycling route, the Baikal Bike Trophy race around the Olkhon Island traverses through the land sections of various landscapes – from sand dunes and steppe with taiga-woods to rocks and gorges – in the premises of Baikal National Park accessible to the public for mountain biking. The climbs are not that high, although still reaching more than 1,000 meters, and are in some places a bit steep, often making for more spectacular racing.
Every year the organizers do their best to deliver an unforgettable mountain bike and Siberian travel-experience in the Baikal stunning environment. It has become a tradition that the riders and supporters in the Baikal Bike Trophy Race plant fir and cedar tree seedlings to help the island's unique environment, every evening during the race events they hold briefings and lectures on nutrition, training and bike technology to provide insider 'Baikal-specific' knowledge, the video shot during each day of the race is shown, local folk lore entertainment is arranged, as well as camp fire that bringing together people of different nationalities provides for great opportunities of intercultural exchanges.
Male and female riders 19 years old and over, physically fit, able of pedaling for 7 hours through cross-country terrain are eligible to ride individually or in teams of two in the Baikal Bike Trophy. If you're a first timer, seasoned pro or just out to have some fun we would love to see you experience bike racing on Olkhon Island of the Glorious Baikal! Recreational and family tracks of 15 and 10 km to local nature landmarks ( such as the Holy Mountain of Zhima) and archeological sites are available for those who may be new to mountain biking and who just want to enjoy the ride without the pressure of racing. Also offered are special pre-race and post-event tour packages as well as the supporter package allowing riders to bring along their supporters to share in their Baikal Bike Trophy one-of-a-kind experience.
The Baikal Bike Trophy will most likely to become one of cycling's most important pilgrimages in Russia, at least, and we invite you to join us for many more years of racing. Race or ride on the sacred island of the local Buryat people, amidst tremendous energy grid of water that Lake Baikal holds…
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Photo: Major Häfeli poses with current College Verena students in Haiti. More photos can be found by clicking here.
Haiti – Some 42 years ago, 33 year-old Rosemarie Häfeli arrived in Port-au-prince, Haiti ready to fulfill God's plan for her life. Marching orders in hand, she was greeted by Major Alfred Townsend, the Divisional Secretary, and asked to see the dispensary she had been appointed to in a place called Fond-des-Nègres. "Take it easy," was his response.
A Lieutenant in The Salvation Army for three years, Häfeli seemingly waited until the last possible minute to become an officer -the cut off age for training was 30 at that time. But God had spoken to her heart so strongly about Haiti when she was only 14 that she spent the next 16 years working toward that goal. Officership was the last piece of the puzzle. "I never wanted to be an officer," she said. "I wanted to be a volunteer, but The Salvation Army said they weren't sending volunteers to Haiti; I would have to be an officer."
Dr. Kuntz, an Envoy of The Salvation Army Switzerland Territory, had recently visited the work in Haiti and planned to give a Saturday afternoon film presentation at the corps Major Häfeli attended. "I wasn't allowed to go to the Army," she said. She often told lies to get out of the house. "I don't know what lie I told, but I told something so I could go." The film featured pictures of the Army in Delmas 2, "I can still see it," she said. When Dr. Kuntz finished he said, "So children, when you are grownups, you become something and go and help these people." That was Major Häfeli's call. She decided not to lie about her involvement with the Army anymore and shared her plan with her family. "When I grow up, I'm going to be a nurse and go to Haiti," she said. "[My stepmother] told me I was crazy."
Major Häfeli was determined to be the best nurse she could. She left home to attend nursing school and specialized in gynecology. She then spent ten years working in a hospital before entering training and serving The Salvation Army in Switzerland for three years before being appointed to Bethel Clinic in Fond-des-Nègres, Haiti. Her family was not accepting of her decisions but, "I had to do what the Lord asked me to do," she said.
Major Häfeli arrived in Port-au-prince at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 1969, ready to carry out the Lord's plans; or so she thought. The appointment she was supposed to take was no longer vacant. When she asked Major Townsend, who she affectionately refers to as "Mr. Take It Easy," what she was to do, he told her she could start a school.
This school, later to become College Verena, with 100 students and two teachers was set to start the following day. In true Haitian fashion, Major Häfeli took what she was given and made the best of it. On October 12, 1969 two classes were held, with 50 students each, in a wooden shack on the Delmas 2 compound. This was the beginning of Major Häfeli's trailblazing work with the Army in Haiti.
Over the next 31 years, Major Häfeli would establish 40 schools throughout the country, including both College Verena and Fort National schools in the Delmas 2 area. She was also responsible for establishing the Army's 30-year relationship with Kindernothilfe (KNH) as sponsors of College Verena and La Maison du Bonheur children's home.
"I always felt it [wasn't] enough," she said. "The need is so big that you feel helpless." But her efforts were quite the contrary. So much so that President Jean Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier conferred Major Häfeli with the title of Chevalier for her outstanding work in Haiti. Chevalier is a title given to few foreigners, which put her in a category with Mother Theresa, who also received the honor. The work that Major Häfeli began was not only recognized by the president of the country at the time, but continues to have a profound impact on the lives of children and adults alike.
Major Häfeli returned to Port-au-prince in August 2011, for the first time after the earthquake. She was met with an overwhelming reception and a few tears by many former students and friends on the Army's Delmas 2 compound. She was able to see the progress that was made with the demolition and temporary classrooms and Major Jean Volet, fellow Swiss officer and HRD Construction Manager, reviewed the plans for the new College Verena buildings with her.
The last of the original buildings will soon be gone, but because of the hard work Major Häfeli put into its humble beginnings, College Verena will continue to have a meaningful impact on thousands of lives. "It's overwhelming for me to see the progress of The Salvation Army," she said. "It's really something."
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