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McCARTNEYS' annual award ceremony took place at The Luctonians, Kingsland when the recipient of the Negotiator of the Year was Beth Jones of the Kidderminster office.
She was described as a powerhouse amongst the team based in Worcester Street, arranging single-handedly 326 viewings, adding 133 new applicants and taking 86 offers between April and September.
Long Service Awards were presented to Sandra Skirving of the Kidderminster office and Julie Reynolds of the Stourport office. Both joined the firm as teenagers and have over 60 years of combined service.
Unsung Hero recipient was Richard Gwilliam, former chairman of McCartneys who had earlier this year selflessly stepped up to the plate in difficult times following an injury to partner Chris Jones of Brecon Market, who was out of action for some considerable time and continued to move the business forward.
The Livestock Market Award was presented to Amelia Illingsworth who is based at the Kington office. Other awards were Most Promising Newcomer which went to Hattie Alderson and Drover of the Year went to Luke Bowen The Office of the year prize went to Newtown following a productive 2012 which saw the office transformed.
The recipient of the Customer Service Award was Marian Pinches of the Ludlow Office. Alongside her colleagues, Marian is a driving force with a passion for precision of client handling and attention to detail when it comes to customer service, a dedication which has led to a wealth of praises.

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Oregon man who put dog in oven gets jail time, probation
SALEM, Ore. - A man who pleaded guilty to a shocking animal abuse crime will serve time in jail followed by a long probation period, a judge said Thursday.
Kevin Dean Parrish, 20, pleaded guilty to aggravated animal abuse charges on Wednesday after putting his grandmother's dog, a small Chihuahua-Pincher named Kudo, into an oven that was heated to 350 degrees.
Parrish will serve 30 days in jail and then be placed on probation for five years.
Parrish said he had heated the oven to cook some food but became angry at Kudo when the dog nipped at him. He admitted to investigators that he hit and strangled the dog before putting it in the oven.
Kudo was rescued by Parrish's brother and father. The dog was burned but is expected to make a full recovery.
Parrish, who has no prior criminal record, admitted to Marion County deputies that he has anger issues and snapped when dealing with the dog.
In light of several recent local high-profile animal abuse cases, Democratic Rep. Brad Witt has introduced a bill in Salem that would require animal abusers to register with Oregon State Police in the same way sex offenders are now required to register their location.
"Often times, what we see is people who abuse humans got started abusing animals," Witt said. "Certainly it's intolerable to be inflicting that kind of abuse pain and suffering on animals."


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Legal interests: Criminal defense, public defense
Bachelor's degree: BA in Political Science and Spanish, University of Denver, Class of 2011
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
Dream job: Public defender
Quote: I went to law school because I want to make a difference. I want to help those who need it the most.
Q: What made you decide to come to USD School of Law?
A: I loved the location and the small private school environment with all the resources of a big school.
Q: During your first week here, what was one of the first things that impressed you?
A: The campus and the caliber of the professors.
Q: What activities have you been involved in at USD School of Law?
A: I have been involved in Mock Trial. I am president of La Raza, and a member of Phi Delta Phi.
Q: How hard is law school? Is it more or less work than you thought?
A: The level of difficulty is what I expected, but it's different at the same time. Law school can be mentally and emotionally draining, and yet it comes with great reward.
Q: What is the best thing that has happened to you here at law school?
A: The friendships I have made and the amazing job opportunities.
Q: What is some of your previous professional experience? How did that experience help you decide to go to law school?
A: Before law school I was a server. Working in the service industry made it clear I needed a good education. I was also an intern at the Colorado State Capitol; that experience encouraged me to go to law school because I noticed that everyone in power has a law degree.
Q: What advice would you give to a prospective student? What things might you have done differently?
A: I tell incoming law students to enjoy your first year. It goes by quickly. While it is terrible in some ways, it is something you will look back on fondly. I also recommend 1Ls interested in criminal law become certified legal interns as soon as possible. As a certified legal intern, you can appear on the record, thus gain more hands-on experience during your internships.


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GLORIA-AF Registry Program (Phase II/III - EU/EEA Member States)
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified September 2017 by Boehringer Ingelheim
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First received: August 20, 2012
Last updated: September 18, 2017
Last verified: September 2017
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|August 20, 2012
|Last Updated Date
|September 18, 2017
|Actual Start Date ICMJE
|August 22, 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|January 14, 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01671007 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|GLORIA-AF Registry Program (Phase II/III - EU/EEA Member States)
|Official Title ICMJE
|GLORIA - AF: Global Registry on Long-Term Oral Anti-thrombotic TReatment In PAtients With Atrial Fibrillation (Phase II/III - EU/EEA Member States)
|Brief Summary
|In this part of the Registry Program patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) at risk for stroke are enrolled to characterize the target population and to collect real world data on important outcome events. For administrative purposes the study is divided into two protocol numbers: 1160.129 for non-EU (European Union) and non-EEA (European Economic Area) countries, and 1160.136 for EU and EEA countries. The total number of patients enrolled in both protocols is estimated to be 48,000 patients, and all these patients will be included in the data analysis for study 1160.129.
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|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Huisman MV, Lip GY, Diener HC, Dubner SJ, Halperin JL, Ma CS, Rothman KJ, Teutsch C, Zint K, Ackermann D, Clemens A, Bartels DB. Design and rationale of Global Registry on Long-Term Oral Antithrombotic Treatment in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: a global registry program on long-term oral antithrombotic treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation. Am Heart J. 2014 Mar;167(3):329-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2013.12.006. Epub 2013 Dec 19.
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|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Estimated Completion Date
|January 14, 2020
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|January 14, 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Other inclusion criteria apply.
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|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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|Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
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|Czech Republic, El Salvador, Lithuania
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|Boehringer Ingelheim
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You taste chocolate right away when you bite into these meringue cookies, but the appearance of a snowy white "kiss" shape atop a short tender cookie gives no clue. A creative baker can have fun with these cookies: Rather than a kiss, pipe the chocolate-flecked meringue into any shape on the cookie bases—hearts, butterflies, rosebuds, leaves, latticework, even a family coat of arms.–Flo Braker
LC Family Coat Of Arms Note
Meringue cookies in the shape of a family coat of arms. Perhaps this is what Game of Thrones has been missing?
Special Equipment: 1/2-inch plain decorating tip (such as Ateco #6)
Meringue Cookies Recipe
- Quick Glance
- Makes 4 dozen 1 1/4-inch cookies
- For the dough
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsifted all-purpose flour
- For the meringue
- 1/4 cup (about 2 large) egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely grated
- Make the dough
- 1. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter at medium speed just until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in the sugar and salt until well combined and slightly fluffy, scraping down the sides. Lower the speed and gradually add the flour, mixing just until thoroughly combined.
- 2. Divide the dough in half. Roll out each portion of dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper to form a circle 6 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick. Leave the dough between the waxed paper and transfer the circles to a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. (You can also tuck the dough into resealable plastic bags and freeze for up to 1 month.)
- 3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and adjust the oven rack to the center position. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 4. Remove 1 portion of dough from the refrigerator. Remove the top sheet of waxed paper and then place it loosely back on the dough. Turn the dough over and peel off and discard the second sheet of waxed paper.
- 5. Using the wide end of a 1/2-inch plain decorating tip (such as Ateco #6) as a cutter, cut out circles of dough. It they stick to the decorating tip, use a chopstick or wooden spoon handle to gently push through the decorating tip to release the circle of dough. Place the circles 1/2 inch apart on a baking sheet. Partially bake the cookies, 1 sheet at a time, for 6 to 8 minutes only, or until the cookies are just set. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough. Reduce the oven temperature to 225°F (110°C). When the cookies have cooled to room temperature, place them on a single baking sheet lined with parchment, leaving about 1/4 inch between cookies.
- Make the meringue
- 6. Using an electric mixer, preferably with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites in a large bowl on medium-low speed until the surface is frothy. Increase the speed to medium, pour in 1/2 the sugar, and whip until soft white peaks form, about 30 seconds. While continuing to whip, slowly add the remaining sugar and the vanilla and continue whipping until the egg whites form stiff, shiny peaks, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, fold the grated chocolate into the meringue. Immediately scoop all of the meringue into a 16-inch pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain decorating tip (such as Ateco #6). Pipe a bulb of meringue onto each cookie in a candy "kiss" shape. The bottom of the meringue "kiss" should be the diameter of the cookie circle.
- 7. Bake the meringue cookies for 60 minutes, until the meringue is firm to the touch. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool. Lift the cookies from parchment when cool so they don't stick. The meringue cookies are best eaten the same day.
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I initially fell in love with Carmex about ten years back, when I was acting as a peace corps task in the Republic of Armenia. The air in Armenia is really dry and it gets very hot there in the summer seasons. I began utilizing lip balm as a way of keeping my lips from getting parched by the extreme sun. Eventually, I got my hands on a pot of Carmex and instantly fell for the method it prickled on my lips. I likewise enjoyed the fact that the lip balm has staying power. I can use it and still feel it on my lips an hour later on.
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Because I was open and fulfilled these people I found out about Jordan and Aqaba. I also discovered the American peace corps volunteer Corps (since I was Googling about Jordan) and so I encountered a wealth of material to study my target language, but not only that, however likewise Kazakh Russian, Bambara in Mali, French in Mali, Mandarin Chinese, Thai, and Ukrainian. All which I will leave for another chance, however I mentioned them right here because you or some other reader of this post may be looking for help in some of them, right? I likewise discovered that numerous Americans go to study Arabic in Jordan.
One day, we took a ski lift to the top of Mount Vitosha, and treked the stunning trails surrounding the borders of Sofia. This was one of my preferred activities in Sofia, since Vitosha was so rather and green and it was cool at the top of the mountain. In the mornings, Elaine and I would look on in surprise as men sat in bars and consume a few of Bulgaria's powerful beer for breakfast. We likewise saw plenty of gypsies with dancing bears. I recently heard that the dancing bears are no longer allowed in Sofia. That's a good idea.
My other half sent me an email, asking me if I thought the temperature in our residence was cooler than regular. He stated he 'd tried to take a shower that morning and there seemed to be little warm water. I went and examined the water and, sure enough, it was hardly lukewarm.
He didn't stop there. No sir! He would look the video camera, directly in the eye, and started reciting poetry, mentioning to the world how wonderful he was and what terrific things he was going to do.
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Love the sweet bird on my kitchen counter. Fragrance is light and fresh.
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My new favorite Thymes fragrance
I love this fragrance and it's all over my home with the spray, candles and I love the sample dishwashing soap! It's light and the mandarin gives it a clean, citrus feel. The candle lasts forever and I love the bird on the front, such a nice touch. The best part of Thymes is that they are cruelty free and do NOT test their products on animals!
Awesome fragrance!
My candle has been used for a couple years and still produces wonderful scent! I didn't know it was discontinued at one point but now that I need ANOTHER, I'm surely glad it is available! Only question I have is why others say it's only a "spring" scent? I use it year round to make the house smell fresh again! It's a very soothing scent to me. Thank you Thymes!
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Rare port calls and cold-climate cruising? Just another week in the life of Northern Star, which goes where other yachts dare not tread.
By Diane M. Byrne — May 2006
You know you're on no ordinary yacht when you approach a door and see a sign that reads, "Beware of Attack Engineer."
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Robertson and Delsing re-elected chair, vice chair of NWB
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The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska will hold their seventh annual gathering in Broken Bow on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Huckleberry Hideway restaurant.
A panel of state senators will speak at 9 a.m., including Sens. Annette Dubas of District 34, LeRoy Louden of District 49 and Ken Schilz of District 47. Others are pending.
The ICON membership will have the chance to visit with senators in a one-to-one situation.
After a dinner at noon, a presentation on drought issues will be made by ICON member Scott Cotton, UNL Extension Educator.
Other presentations are planned in the afternoon, followed by the ICON business meeting, when resolutions will be discussed for the upcoming year.
A social hour will precede a prime rib evening banquet and auction for the Jim Hanna Memorial Scholarship.
The convention fees are $50; the banquet is $25 and the day meeting also gives ICON members a chance to renew ICON membership for $50 and update their brand ads. ICON offers members a $10 discount at the convention if dues are paid at they registration.
Pre-registration for the evening banquet is required. All members are encouraged to participate in the silent auction so ICON can continue to support the Hanna Memorial Scholarship. A bidding auction will also be held to raise money for ICON expenses.
This past year. ICON was deeply involved in writing a bill to support branding as a form of animal identification and disease traceability. It did not reach the Unicameral floor this past session but it did encourage the Agricultural Committee to conduct a study about branding in Knox County a county which is half in and half out of the branding area.
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Macro Tuesday
Today is Macro Tuesday. The macro setting is usually used to take pictures of insects, flowers and other objects close up.
My camera uses the flash when it's in Macro mode even when there is ample natural light. To fix that "problem" I just held the flash down when taking these photos.
Does anyone know what these are? There were 2 trees filled with these little guys at the park by our place.
I saw these flowers on the way home. There was actually a bee buzzing around but by the time I get my lens changed on my camera, he was gone.
This is the chess/checkers table at the playground near our place. I love that we have so many parks in our neighborhood!
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I am totally addicted to learning anything/everything about cameras now. I blame you! haha. I think macro is my favorite setting. Do you have a macro lens or do you use your kit lens+macro setting? Thanks for putting up with all my questions!
Ha. Sorry or You're Welcome 🙂 I used the Macro setting with the kit lens. I think for the middle picture I used my 55-200 lens. The others are with the 18-55 lens.
I find myself not using Macro as much as I thought I would. Since the flash goes up. Based on what I learned yesterday I might start using Landscape for food pictures.
Probably 90% of the time, I just use the Auto setting or Auto w/o flash and let the camera do all the work. Sometimes I use Shutter priority or Aperture priority. I'm glad this week's photo week is causing me to try out all the different options.
Jen! I took the same picture of the seed on a dogwood tree, mine didn't turn out that great though… We are always on the same wave length. Nice job!
Thanks for the insight, Jen! I don't know squat about taking pictures, so I appreciate your words of wisdom. That checkers set is so cool. Great angle!
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Astros feel time is right for Appel to hit Double-A
HOUSTON -- Before he headed down the coast to Corpus Christi to join the Double-A Hooks, former No. 1 overall Draft pick Mark Appel stopped by Minute Maid Park early Sunday and did some work in the bullpen.
Appel, who is coming off a strong outing at Class A Lancaster that didn't reflect his season-long struggles, threw for about 15 minutes while being watched by pitching coach Brent Strom and farm director Quinton McCracken. The Astros are hoping a change of scenery will help Appel get his season fully back on track.
"It was a normal bullpen session for him," McCracken said. "He has a home here and resides here and is in transit to Corpus, and we wanted to get him out so he could get his bullpen in."
Appel is scheduled to make his first start for the Hooks on Wednesday. McCracken said the hurler would be in the modified tandem rotation -- two starters in one game -- being used at Corpus Christi, pitching at the front end of the piggyback and occasionally on his own day.
The struggles of Appel, who was taken with the No. 1 overall pick out of Stanford in 2013, have been well-documented. He didn't take to the tandem pitching configuration at Lancaster and wound up spending a month at extended Spring Training, battling some nagging injuries along the way.
He went 2-5 with a 9.74 ERA in 12 starts for the JetHawks, but posted his first quality start Thursday by allowing five hits and two runs and striking out seven batters in six innings. The Astros' goal for Appel was to have him pitch a bulk of the year at Corpus Christi, but that was before his missed Spring Training following an appendectomy.
"The early struggles, having to go back to Florida and going back to Lancaster and having some rough outings, that delayed the timeline," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "We were very encouraged by what we saw the last outing. The pitches were where they need to be in terms of effectiveness, and he was able to go out there and dominate for that start, and we figured it was a good opportunity to get him up to Corpus -- where we intended him to be all long -- and let him continue his development there."
More than anything, the move to Corpus gets Appel away from the hitter-friendly environment of the California League, especially in Lancaster, where the wind blows out regularly. He'll also get a chance to work with senior pitching adviser Doug Brocail, who's in Corpus Christi.
Luhnow said in at least two of Appel's starts, there were 20-mph winds blowing out, but he maintains the stuff is there. The prospect's average fastball velocity in his last start was 95 mph, and he touched 97. His final two pitches of the game were 96 mph.
"The arm strength is there," Luhnow said. "It fluctuated a little bit last year, but we haven't been concerned about arm strength. His secondary pitches, his slider and change, at times have been working and at times haven't, and they were both working the other night."
McCracken said he wasn't concerned Appel's promotion would have a negative effect on other pitchers who had pitched well at Lancaster, such as left-hander Josh Hader.
Hader, acquired in the Bud Norris trade with the Orioles a year ago, is 9-1 with a 2.46 ERA in 20 games. He's allowed only 69 hits and struck out 105 batters in 95 innings. McCracken said Hader could find himself in Double-A soon.
"All those guys are going to get their opportunity as long as they perform well," McCracken said. "They can't get caught up in the peripheral stuff, as they say. Those guys have been spoken to, they know they're going to get their opportunity. We have a plethora of pitching arms in our Minor League system. It's well-noted. You can't promote them all. You've got to do it in a systematic, pragmatic way, and that's what we're doing. Mark is one of our priority guys, and he's throwing the ball extremely well, and we're going to ride the momentum with him and hopefully get him here to Houston in upcoming future."
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Rachel Zoe Previews New Signature Collection, Confirms She's Having a Boy
Rachel Zoe Previews New Signature Collection, Confirms She's Having a Boy
>> Rachel Zoe is in New York one last time (before grounding herself in Los Angeles for the birth of her baby) to preview her new Rachel Zoe collection, her first real design effort.
The collection, done in a deal with Li & Fung, will be aimed at a contemporary level ($250 for a day dress going up to $700 for a full tuxedo look), and encompasses everything from shoes (suede boots and matte croc pumps with super-high heels and platforms, riding boots, flats) to handbags, suiting galore, and Zoe's current "obsession," outerwear. "I'd imagine everybody is expecting something from me that's kind of a Seventies, uberboho-glam kind of thing, and, you know, very accessorized," Zoe noted of the collection. "And it's not."
Although no retailers have been confirmed yet, Li & Fung is targeting specialty stores and better department stores; Zoe ideally sees her collection sitting alongside Diane von Furstenberg, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang.
Zoe, never one to have a single project on her plate, had a Bravo camera crew filming for season four of The Rachel Zoe Project during the preview. "I've been asked to slow down," she told WWD. "But to be totally honest, it's kind of next to impossible when you're planning your show and launching your collection, and in the middle of award season." However, it sounds like the upcoming RZP season won't have any Fashion Week coverage — Zoe, at seven months pregnant, is sitting out the Fall 2011 shows.
Her client Anne Hathaway is hosting the Oscars this year, though, and Zoe says she fully expects, at eight months pregnant, to be supervising every outfit change. "It all depends on his arrival," she adds, patting her stomach. Her husband, Rodger Berman, confirms: "It's a little boy."
Berman tells Harper's Bazaar in the magazine's February 2011 issue: "While I don't know how things are going to change when the baby comes, I know that they will change. But I think it's entirely possible to have a career in fashion and raise a child. Stella McCartney is on her fourth child and remains both a fashion icon and a great mom. All I know is, Rachel and I will figure it out. And if she wants to take the baby to Fashion Week, I say, why not? But we'll probably need an extra hotel room for all of the baby clothes."


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Awards for excellence in teaching, scholarship and faculty service granted at Annual Convocation
At Muskingum College's Annual Convocation, held August 26 on the campus, three faculty members were recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The awards were presented by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Paul F. Reichardt.
The William Oxley Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching was awarded to Associate Professor History Dr. Laura J. Hilton. This award is named in honor of an alumnus whose career combined teaching, ministry and service as president of Miami University and The Ohio State University.
Dr. Reichardt said of Dr. Hilton, "Her commitment to rigorous standards and creative teaching is recognized by faculty colleagues and students alike. The measure of students' respect for her teaching is reflected in their evaluations of her classes, which are always among the highest in the college."
Dr. Hilton joined the faculty in 2001. She earned a bachelor's degree summa cum laude from The College of New Rochelle, a master's degree in early modern history from Fordham University and a doctorate in history from The Ohio State University.
The William Rainey Harper Award for Outstanding Scholarship was granted to Associate Professor of Art Yan Sun. This award is named for an alumnus who was a renowned scholar, educator and the founder and first president of the University of Chicago.
Dr. Reichardt noted that Professor Sun has been, "dedicated to exploring the creative potential of the artistic mediums of drawing, painting, and photography. Your creative works have been exhibited nationally and your art works have been presented in two book-length volumes."
Professor Sun joined the faculty in 1997. He earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from Northwest Normal University in Lanzhou (Lon-Joe), China, a master of arts degree in art history from Xi'an University, and a master of fine arts in painting and drawing from Texas A &M University - Commerce.
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This is something a lot of people don't seem to get -- CPU and disk are all but free in our era of 2GHz+ chips and terabyte drives, but memory (and cache) are a huge bottleneck. The limiting factors in many programs I write (bioinformatics) are memory and sometimes address space, not CPU time or disk space; and my most frequent source of UI irritation is not waiting for the CPU, but waiting for an application that has been paged out. Yet we see man-years devoted to ever-more-complicated CPU schedulers and
I think this just goes to show you how different problems needs different optimizations. I mainly work on web applications and in those instances we are mostly concerned with Disk performance, CPU and network, not memory. Withy 64bit boxes all over the place having 16GB+ memory is pretty common. So memory is never my problem and I appreciate all the work that's been put into making CPUs faster.
This really surprises me. From my admittedly outdated experience, I would have guessed that you would either be network-bound or, with too many simultaneous (slow) connections, memory-bound. What's sucking up all that CPU? Is it the kernel copying buffers around, or your app generating a bunch of dynamic content?
We do have a lot of IO bound issues (especially with the DB) and most of our content is dynamic. Since we try to minimize the load on the shared resources (the DB) it means we push the computation into the web servers as much as possible, so having fast executing code is nice.
Memory is so cheap so throwing a few extra gigs into a box is a non-issue. I've never found myself thinking "wow I wish Perl used less memory". Again, this is just my experience with the kinds of applications I develop.


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HOUSTON - Police say they found two people dead inside an apartment after a SWAT standoff in the Ashton Wood complex in northwest Harris County.
Authorities said a man was barricaded in his apartment on Butte Creek after deputies tried serving a mental health warrant.
When precinct deputies arrived, they heard several gunshots coming from inside and believed the suspect had just shot his mother, authorities said.
When deputies were unable to make contact with the suspect, the HCSO was called to make the scene, authorities said.
HCSO deputies said two persons were found deceased inside the residence. It is believed that the victims are the suspect and his mother. No other information is available at this time.
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Black Bean Burgers
I wanted to be sure to include a vegetarian option during this week of burgers. Hubby and I eat vegetarian about once a week. It's not necessarily something we plan on, it just happens with all the various recipes we are trying out. I set out to find a tasty looking black bean burger recipe and this one was in my Google Reader with a star next to it.
Hubby actually made these burgers the other night when I was doing some chores around the house. I like that the recipe makes 8 patties so we have leftovers (I popped 4 of them in the freezer for a quick meal at a later date). You could definitely cut the recipe in half if you only want to make 4 patties though.
I topped mine with mustard, lettuce, and tomato. It was delicious this way. The burgers had a great depth of flavor. If you like spicey food, be sure to check out Katie's original recipe. After omitting the spiciness, we also subbed grated zucchini for the green pepper because that's what we had on hand. The zucchini helped to keep these burgers moist.
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Black Bean Burgers
Yield: 8
2 (14oz) cans low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed well
1/2 medium yellow onion
1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
1 clove garlic
1 medium carrot
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
pinch salt and pepper
1 egg
1/4 cup herbed bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment.
In bowl of food processor, add onion, green pepper, carrot and garlic. Pulse to combine well and mince ingredients.
Remove from food processor bowl and place in fine mesh strainer to strain off excess liquid.
In medium to large bowl, place rinsed and dried black beans. Smash into paste with fork. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine well.
Using hands, place bun-sized patties onto baking sheet.
Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges have crisped up and burgers are cooked through.
Recipe adapted from Good Things Catered
7 Responses to "Black Bean Burgers"
I LOVE the addition of zucchini! Great idea!
How nice of your husband to make these for you guys=) I'm glad you took down the spice and added zucchini. We've had a surplus around here and I can't handle very spicy things. I might be trying this one out!
Ahhh, I'm in love with Black Bean burgers right now. I love the you added zucchini as well, it gives it a nice moist flavor! Very sweet of the DH to cook for ya, too!!
I never thought to add zucchini to black bean burgers, but agree that it would help them stay moist – I'll be adding the spicy though! 😀
Yum!!! I love black bean burgers!
I'm always looking for new, tasty bean burger recipes! I bet the zucchini makes them stay super moist, which is great because many times bean burgers turn out dry…thanks for the recipe!
Mmm I love a good black bean burger! Sounds great!


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These guys paid $65k to tour the world, they made $68K. thats 3k, split 6 ways hahahaha, $500 for like a years work, still they had fun and saw the world.
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Description: Each Department at WIU has their own criteria for tenure, including publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals. Finding an appropriate journal can be difficult, because of the growth of "predatory" journals and publishers, which publish anything submitted (for a fee) without adequate peer-review. This session will provide information on identifying and choosing a journal for publication, including the possibility of publishing in Open Access journals.
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Laser Speckle Imaging for Wound Perfusion Monitoring (WoundImager)
This study has been completed.
CW Optics, Inc.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: August 28, 2012
Last updated: June 28, 2013
Last verified: June 2013
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of an optical device designed and developed to quantitatively monitor blood flow velocity of wound sites. It is hypothesized that the blood flow velocity of the wound site will provide critical information on the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
|Wounds and Injuries
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Retrospective
|Official Title:
|Laser Speckle Imaging for Wound Perfusion Monitoring (WoundImager)
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MedlinePlus related topics: Wounds and InjuriesU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by CW Optics, Inc.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Blood flow velocity measurements [ Time Frame: 5 months ]Effectiveness of blood flow velocity measurements of wound sites to assess tissue viability with a novel optical device. Comparison between the responses of patients treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and those treated by other means will be made.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|August 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Standard Care Group
Subjects who will undergo only standard wound care management.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Group
Subjects who are selected for adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy in addition to standard wound care intervention.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|21 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Adult patients who have chronic lower extremity wounds will be recruited from the patient population at Winchester Medical Center for enrollment in the study.
Inclusion Criteria
Subjects age 21 or older with the following types of wounds and who are able to comply with the study requirements:
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Compromised/failed skin grafts/flaps
- Chronic refractory osteomyelitis
- Soft tissue radiation necrosis
- Diabetic wounds, lower extremity
- Acute peripheral arterial insufficiency
- Crush injury
- Venous leg disease
- Pressure ulcer
- Other chronic, non-healing wounds
- Subjects must have signed the Informed Consent Forms.
Exclusion Criteria
- Female subjects who are pregnant or nursing.
- Anyone who is unable to give written informed consent
- Subjects with end-stage renal disease or who require peritoneal or hemodialysis.
- Subjects with current malignancies.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01675583
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01675583
|United States, Virginia
|Winchester Medical Center
|Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22601
Sponsors and Collaborators
CW Optics, Inc.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|CW Optics, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01675583 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
5R44HL059807-06 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|August 28, 2012
|Last Updated:
|June 28, 2013
Keywords provided by CW Optics, Inc.:
Diabetic Wounds
Hyperbaric Oxygen
Laser Speckle Imaging
Hyperbaric Oxygenation
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Wounds and Injuries
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Before her death in 1993, legendary contralto Marian Anderson had a more than 70-year association with Carnegie Hall. Following her debut at the Hall in 1920, she appeared more than 50 times until the mid-1970s. In 1960, she became one of the original board members of The Carnegie Hall Corporation when the Hall was saved from demolition in a campaign led by Isaac Stern. She remained on the board until her death.
Here, Carnegie Hall's Archives and Museum Director Gino Francesconi recounts some of the traits and events that made Marian Anderson such a trailblazer and shares some of the Marian Anderson-related items that we preserve in the Archives and Rose Museum.
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Photo Gallery: Celebrity Homes
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A rented East Side Victorian.
Star of AMC's The Killing and CTV's Motive, Kristin Lehman rents this East Vancouver home with her husband, filmmaker Adam Reid, and their son. Drawn to both modern and vintage, the home mixes styles but remains unified.
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Look for worthwhile places to splurge in a rented home.
The rental kitchen came with great appliances (a Wolf range and Sub-Zero fridge) and built-in shelving that nicely defines the space, but aside from those elements it was bland. A custom-made window treatment in a fun pattern ties into the tilework and adds colour and personality. Even though it won't necessarily work in future homes, it was worth the money.
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Kristin mixes old and new furnishings.
Kristin built the living room around pieces she already owned, shipping the art and vintage daybed to the Vancouver rental from her Toronto home. The daybed's backrest was re-covered in an exotic fabric to balance the mid-century hits: Kristalia tables used in lieu of a coffee table, a Poul Kjærholm chair that Riesco brought in to break up matching vintage armchairs, and a Saarinen side table.
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The headboard is upholstered in a colourful suzani and centred below the high window to give the bed more presence. The wallpaper on the feature wall picks up on the bedding, which was made from Israeli linen that served as tablecloths at Kristin's wedding.
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Run with a theme in a child's room.
Kristin's son's room was inspired by his love of all things British. The Union Jack was a lucky eBay find that fits into an awkward nook, while the spool bed keeps things charming.
The Olympic gold medalist shows off his Palm Beach style.
Eric shares a glass of wine with fellow Olympian Tiffany Foster in his kitchen. The room was inspired by European kitchens with a brick backsplash and open shelving.
Create a rustic feel with lanterns and burlap.
The reclaimed barn beams — shipped in from South Carolina and Kentucky — were a key addition to show jumper Eric Lamaze's home, lending it a modern rustic vibe. Marble floor tile was replaced with greyed wood for a mellower look. Oversized lanterns enhance the outdoor vibe.
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Get balance in a long room by creating a symmetrical space.
A bench serves as a narrow coffee table in this long space. Four wicker chairs surround the bench for a symmetrical look. The metal artwork, by artist Amber Denison, punctuates the warm white wall colour that is used throughout the house.
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Greens are impactful when next to a natural, dark wall.
A decadent rain showerhead, tropical palms, teak ladder and live-edge bench give the outdoor shower a Balinese flavour.
Large lounge chairs add a touch of luxe.
Palm Beach's year-round warm weather allows for gorgeous pools "We tore the landscaping down and started over," says Eric. "We do it very simply. Here in Florida there are lots of flowers and colours to choose from, but we like it plain green — really simple and clean."
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Offset high ceilings with an art wall.
The art wall is the focal point in this open living room, and includes some of the Gemini Award winner's own paintings (large red and black works). An industrial shelving unit from RH Restoration Hardware and a concrete floor suit the artist-loft vibe: the paint-splattered floor was reground and polished during the renovation.
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Repeated finishes unify Callum Keith Rennie's space.
The warm wood grain of the walnut-backed leather Eames chair was the jumping-off point for everything, says designer Jamie Hamilton of Oliver Simon Design of this Vancouver artist loft, owned by actor Callum Keith Rennie. The leather sofa, wood beams, stair treads ?and industrial-style coffee table all complement the chair's honey-toned wood frame. A wool-jute rug softens the concrete floor.
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Custom details lend an intimate feel.
In the Vancouver home of actor Callum Keith Rennie, designer Jamie Hamilton of Oliver Simon Design had shelves built behind the raised bed for extra storage, and the platform doubles as a side table. Neutral linens, a cowhide rug and reclaimed wood floors create a natural aura.
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A small bathroom is filled with vintage finds.
Scissors hung from a dish rack resemble an arresting art piece in actor Callum Keith Rennie's Vancouver bathroom. "It is a little creepy, but it makes you look twice," says designer Jamie Hamilton of Oliver Simon Design. Callum occasionally uses them to trim his hair. The tub exterior was sprayed black to mimic other vintage finds and add contrast, while the chrome feet match the cool metal fixtures.
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The former Vancouver Canuck captain's Whistler home.
Nestled in British Columbia's Coast Mountains, Trevor Linden's townhouse is in an ideal location for skiing and relaxing. When it came to renovating, "Captain Canuck" relied on his brother, contractor Jamie Linden, and designer David Nicolay of Evoke International Design to turn the property into the modern yet rustic home-away-from-home he envisioned.
See more of Trevor's hilltop retreat, and other celebrity homes, in our photo galleries.
Green chairs add a pop of colour in a natural-toned space.
Designer David Nicolay transformed the kitchen from builder-basic to contemporary hideaway by concealing the double fridges and freezer drawer within white lacquer cabinets and using natural hues with clean lines. Green chairs and accessories add a fun hit of green in an otherwise neutral area.
See more photos of Trevor Linden's Whistler townhouse in our photo gallery.
A built-in sofa with clean lines.
Designer David Nicolay recessed the TV in hockey player Trevor Linden's living room to save space. A built-in sofa seats ten, making this room a perfect gathering place for friends and family. The Brent Comber coffee tables lend an elegant rusticity to the space, while a painting by celebrated B.C. artist Gordon Smith visually links the interior with the outdoors.
See more photos of Trevor Linden's Whistler townhouse in our photo gallery.
Mirrors and light colours create an open-air feel.
Designed as a wet room, this main bathroom has an airy style. The mirrors, neutral colours and high ceiling make the room appear larger than it is, and no-fuss cabinets corral toiletries. The floating vanity and toilet have visual lightness and are practical when cleaning the floor.
See more photos of Trevor Linden's Whistler townhouse in our photo gallery.
The Canadian singer's modern kitchen.
In Bublé's Los Angeles home, thick countertops add weight to the kitchen island, and dark-framed windows enhance the room's contemporary lines.
A soft colour palette enhances this room's ample light.
The open living space, which was decorated by Bublé's mother, Amber, has an enduring neutral palette with subtle accents of pale blue. His favourite piece is the coffee table, for its blend of modern and rustic styles.
See all of Michael Bublé's L.A. Home in our photo gallery, plus more Celebrity Homes.
The sweeping staircase surrounds an antique Baccarat chandelier.
After this Bel Air residence was completed by architect Paul R. Williams in 1938, it was "home" to a number of actors who came to Los Angeles for film projects. Among these were Audrey Hepburn (when she was shooting My Fair Lady), Frank Sinatra, Mia Farrow and David Niven.
Get more design and decorating ideas in our Paul R. Williams photo gallery.
A cosy and personalized sitting area.
The living room's leather furnishings and hits of red complement the pine walls. Large-scale photos of Kenny G's sons, Noah and Max, recall a memorable fishing trip. A double-faced stone fireplace opens to the kitchen on the opposite side.
Granite countertops, a stainless steel apron sink and a brightly coloured rug add character.
The cabinetry's dark finish contributes to the lodge theme of the home. A pale green ceramic tile backsplash features accent tiles with subtle pine cone and leaf motifs.
A muted area rug and detailed transoms add character and charm.
Crisp white bedding, pine walls and a softly draping mosquito net add a sense of adventure and a well-travelled feeling to this exotic bedroom.
An informal oak island is a perfect perch for dining.
"Meg Ryan has certainly made a great comeback," says House & Home editor Suzanne Dimma. "After her beach house at Martha's Vineyard was featured in the June 2010 issue of Elle Decor, she was top of mind for design lovers everywhere. All of the editors here at House & Home flipped when we saw the feature. Her interior style mimics her casual, enthusiastic persona as her kitchen shows with its old cottage feel balanced by a sophisticated edge. The windows keep the room visually open to the space beyond but allow the possibility to block out noise. I've been dreaming about her massive Dean & Deluca-style, glass-front fridge."
See more of Suzanne's favourite kitchens in our gallery, plus more Celebrity Homes.
For more island inspiration, see our Kitchen Tables As Islands photo gallery.
A laid-back space for entertaining.
Meg Ryan's retreat is the perfect place for entertaining and escaping Hollywood from time to time. The high ceilings and white walls make the space seem more like a loft than a cottage, while slipcovered dining chairs add a formal touch.
Dark floors contrast nicely with white walls.
The simplicity of this room caught the attention of Toronto designer Sabrina Linn. White panelled walls and dark-stained floors lend a gallery feel to the space. A ledge for art allows the model/actress to add and subtract pieces easily. "A classic palette, great quality craftsmanship and simple furniture make this room," says Linn.
See more of Sabrina Linn's favourite interiors in our photo gallery.
Upholstered chairs invite guests to relax and linger.
Brooke Shields' round pedestal table is a classic choice. The console beyond is layered with a pair of lamps, creating a symmetrical vignette set against the gorgeous wall mural.
Dark walls layer in drama and warmth.
This cosy dining room inspired Toronto blogger Jen Selk to experiment with dark paint and rustic wood. "A lot of celebrity homes leave something to be desired design-wise — so many pool tables, big screen televisions and hideous leather sofas — but Private Practice's Kate Walsh is one of those celebrities who seems to care about style as much as cost," notes Jen. "I love those coral-like sconces — they're such a great detail. And the details matter."
For more of blogger Jen Selk's favourite rooms, see our photo gallery.
The actress, known for her roles in Beverley Hills, 90210 and Scary Movie 2, shows off the contemporary interior of her Palm Springs post-and-beam home.
Guests love Kathleen's living room Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio. Palms and desert grasses outside the floor-to-ceiling window act as a natural mural.
An all-white room makes everything sparkle.
In the Palm Springs home of actress Kathleen Robertson, the only non-white touches come from temporary decorative items. Meanwhile, the cabinets, countertops, walls and stools keep the design stark and bright. Linen drapes add a soft touch to the otherwise streamlined room.
See more of Kathleen Robertson's home in our November 2008 issue.
A wood-and-glass door and Jonathan Adler light fixture nod to this home's mid-century design.
This entrance strikes a beachy, minimalist note. Vintage shoe forms and paintings add whimsy while the windows look onto waving grasses.
Fashion plate and actor Tricia Helfer's L.A. pad boasts sleek style and comfy vintage finds.
Helfer's known for her roles on shows such as Battlestar Galactica and Canada's Next Top Model. But at the end of a long day on set, she simply wants to unwind in her Laurel Canyon home. The focal point of her living room is a large-scale print of Andy Warhol's famous Elvis Presley silkscreens, which she purchased at a gallery on Los Angeles' Beverly Boulevard. Rich-toned walnut flooring runs throughout the house. Vintage yellow-upholstered armchairs, meanwhile, are a vibrant counterpoint to the red-painted wall.
See more of Tricia Helfer's home in our September 2008 issue.
Colour punctuates an otherwise neutral space.
In Helfer's office, a modern green Eames chair pairs gracefully with a Victorian desk. In the background, an Andy Warhol-inspired print of Helfer adds a sense of fun.
Architectural wall moldings help highlight works of art.
Homeowner and silver screen star Julie London found the fireplace in France, and designer Paul R. Williams incorporated it into her 1958, Hollywood Regency-style residence.
Peek inside the home of Rana and Richard Florida — economist, urbanist and author of bestsellers The Rise of the Creative Class and Who's Your City?
Their contemporary, light-filled Toronto house is as convention-bucking and casually grand as its occupants. The Floridas moved from Washington, D.C. when he took the helm of the University of Toronto's Martin Prosperity Institute at the Rotman School of Management.
Watch a video tour of this house, plus see more Celebrity Homes.
Dynamic art and furniture pop against a neutral sofa and rug.
The living room's traditional architectural features are offset by author Florida's collection of iconic modern furnishings, including Le Corbusier's LC4 Chaise Longue and Noguchi's Akari Freeform floor lamp.
Modern DWR loungers and a sparkling pool give a hotel-chic, LA vibe to this outdoor space.
Landscape architect Mark Hartley designed the flagstone deck to look rough and natural, like it had been there for years.
Watch a video tour of the house and see even more pictures in the April 2009 issue.
See the modern-rustic home of retired NHL star Gary Roberts and his wife, Michelle.
An uninterrupted 20-foot-long wall in Gary Roberts' living room was sized to fit a triptych by Marian Wihak, a piece that interior designer Jeffrey Douglas found for their old condo. A low built-in below it grounds the artwork and stashes the stereo and poufs used for extra seating. The copper and caramel chenille on the sofa and chairs is invitingly soft.
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A bold, espresso-stained maple island with recessed horizontal banding dominates the kitchen.
A huge side-by-side fridge and freezer, plus extra fridge and freezer drawers, are integrated into the flat-panel cabinetry of retired NHL star Gary Roberts' kitchen. Chocolate brown granite counters with pearlescent inclusions and a mosaic tile backsplash with steel accents provide sparkle.
All-weather resin furniture with generous cushioning invites lounging long into the evening on warmer nights.
This covered porch, just off of Roberts' kitchen, boasts electronic retractable screens, a gas fireplace and two gas barbecues.
The TV host scaled back in her urban retreat.
One of Canada's most beloved on-air personalities decided to sell her suburban Toronto home and relocate downtown. Minimal furnishings and accessories allow her art collection to stand proud, and designer Lisa Rogers added pops of contrast with the lamps and throw pillows.
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Fruit trees planted in antique blue-and-white jardinieres make a porch both lush and luxe.
In her own home, Los Angeles-based designer Mary McDonald created a restful, cosy loggia by hanging atmospheric curtains from a custom-made iron rod. The English-style furniture is upholstered in white canvas and blue-and-white Ralph Lauren fabrics.
See more of Mary McDonald's interiors in our photo gallery.
A real housewife with real style.
One of The Real Housewives of Vancouver, Zilba's woodsy weekend home boasts gorgeous views from nearly every room. This cosy outdoor patio is furnished with heavyweight wicker sofas with durable, washable fabrics that withstand B.C. elements. It's the perfect spot for sons Chad, Cole and Chase to lounge with friends.
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Soft green walls are perfect for a bedroom.
Zilba's home accommodates several guests for relaxing weekends away. Shades of grey and brown in the furniture, linens and artwork play off the natural palette. A large picture window and door flood the room with light.
The host of Global Television's ET Canada shows off her condo.
Although Hickey gets to chat on the red carpet with Angelina Jolie and Nelly Furtado, and enjoys access to exclusive hotspots, her favourite spot is on the sofa with her partner, Kevin Foley. Even more so since their condo was redesigned by Allen Chan, Anwar Mekhayech and Matt Davis of HGTV's Designer Guys.
Find more Celebrity Homes in our photo gallery.
Use grey, brown and taupe hues to create a zen vibe.
Toss pillows and a fur throw add a luxurious touch to a modern linen sectional in Hickey's living room. The low profile of the sofa creates the illusion of higher ceilings in the space.
White linens look fresh on a dark white table.
In the dining room, a rustic harvest table made by Hickey's dad is juxtaposed with sleek chairs. Three light fixtures add a bohemian touch.
Rustic details meet sleek furnishings in this contemporary space.
The ample Barcelona ottoman in Joe Fresh owner Joe Mimran's living room echoes the raised linear motif in the white wool rug. Leather and cowhide lend natural elegance.
Deep, richly-coloured herringbone flooring is the perfect complement to a walnut Art Deco pedestal table.
Curvy mid-century modern leather chairs with polished-metal trim make a style statement; a painting by Hideaki Kawashima completes the look in this ultra-chic dining room.
See more photos of the Joe Fresh Style and Pink Tartan designers' house in our gallery and in the September 2008 issue.
Danielle Nicholas and Greg Bryk — of the W Network show Building Bryks — with their kids Dempsey, Ella and Billy, and their boxer, Lucky.
Danielle uncovered the hallway's original brick wall during the renovation. She loved the texture, but painted it white for a crisp look.
Exposed wood floors are easy to keep clean.
This living room's casual sectional seats a crowd. Instead of a standard coffee table, two occasional tables can be moved around to accommodate extra guests and impromptu dance parties.
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Tulowitzki expects to return to lineup Wednesday
LOS ANGELES -- Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki's strained left rotator cuff felt better taking batting practice Tuesday than it did Monday, and he expects to return to the starting lineup for Wednesday night's final game of three against the Dodgers.
Tulowitzki was not available to play during Monday night's 12-2 victory. Rockies trainers recommended he not be in the lineup for Tuesday's game, but he said he was available for pinch-hitting duty.
"Compared to yesterday, today was a lot different," Tulowitzki said. "I'm looking forward to getting back."
Tulowitzki talked to the media after taking batting practice in the indoor cage. He also took swings on the field, and knocked homers into the Dodgers bullpen in left and into the left-field bleachers -- further proof that he is ready to swing at full strength.
Tulowitzki, who suffered the injury sliding to home plate during Sunday's 4-2 loss at Arizona, joked that Monday's victory over the Dodgers made it easier for the team to tell him to sit one more day.
"I was talking to some guys and said, 'Yesterday was a bad win for us,'" Tulowitzki said. "I was obviously joking. But I think it would have been a little different if we would have lost.
"But I think I can talk them into making sure that I'm in there tomorrow. I can't handle watching any more games."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Hardball in the Rockies, and follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Agriculture remains one of the strong parts of the economy in the eyes of the Federal Reserve.
For the past two months, Fed economists have generally given agriculture high marks across its districts.
"Strong crop yields were reported, while in general, agricultural commodity prices fell and drought conditions stabilized or improved. Richmond, Chicago, and Kansas City reported strong crop yields for fall harvests. Contacts in the Kansas City District noted decreases in farm incomes and increases in the demand for farm operating loans, as prices softened in response to rising yields. The Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas, and San Francisco Districts indicated strong demand and increased profitability in livestock due to lower feed costs. Atlanta contacts reported making investments in various types of agricultural equipment as a means to further improve production and contain costs. Prices paid to farmers for wheat, corn, and soybeans fell in Atlanta, Chicago, and Minneapolis. However, in Chicago, higher exports cushioned the decline. The Kansas City District indicated rising farmland values, although the rate of increase slowed."
That is the summary of the Fed's latest Beige Book, but what does the rest of it say?
The Beige Book is prepared by Federal Reserve economists across the twelve Fed districts and the primary focus on agriculture is in the Cornbelt and regions that have substantial crop and livestock production activity.
Harvesting took longer this fall than a year ago given the larger size of the crop and delays from precipitation. Crop yields remained higher than expected across the District, even in areas that experienced yield losses from drought. In general, farmers tended to sell soybeans and store corn. Pastures and winter wheat fields were in better shape than they were last year. Crop prices fell over the reporting period, though higher exports of corn, soybeans, and wheat cushioned the decline. Lower fertilizer prices relieved some concerns about 2014 crop production costs. Milk and cattle prices were a bit higher; hog prices fell, although they remained above the level of a year ago. The prospects for livestock producers improved due to reduced feed costs.
As of mid-November, over 90 percent of the District corn, sorghum, and rice crops had been harvested, while harvest progress of the District cotton and soybean crops was 81 and 89 percent complete, respectively. Winter wheat planting was 87 percent complete, on average, across the District.
The agriculture sector saw slight contraction. In the Minneapolis Fed's third quarter (October) survey of agricultural credit conditions, 28 percent of lenders reported that farm incomes decreased from the second quarter, while 15 percent reported increases; nearly half expect incomes to decrease in the final three months of 2013. October prices received by farmers decreased from a year earlier for wheat, corn, soybeans, milk, eggs, turkeys and cattle; prices increased for chickens, calves, hogs and dry beans. An early-October blizzard in western South Dakota killed an estimated 15,000 cattle there. Drought conditions abated in most of the District in late fall.
A steep drop in crop prices, which partly reflected better-than-expected corn and soybean yields, lowered District farm income and boosted demand for farm operating loans since the last survey period. Some livestock operators in Western Nebraska also faced significant herd losses due to a severe October snowstorm. Farm income was expected to remain weaker than last year despite some support from crop insurance and a gradual improvement in livestock sector profitability resulting from lower feed costs. With reduced incomes, agricultural bankers reported the number of requests for loan renewals and extensions edged up and demand for new farm operating loans also increased. Farmland values rose further, but the pace of gains moderated and most contacts expected values would hold steady through the end of the year.
Drought conditions continued to ease, although the Texas panhandle area remained particularly dry. Corn and sorghum production was higher, while cotton production was down. The livestock sector continued to benefit from improved pasture conditions, lower feed costs, and high selling prices for cattle.
Recovery from the drought in most locations allowed improved crop production across the agriculturally-based Federal Reserve Districts in 2013. While some areas were challenged from weather conditions, the majority of production returned to normal and above normal levels. Prices of commodities responded at lower levels, creating better economic conditions for end users, including exporters. Due to lower outlooks for grain prices, land values have softened and slowed their rate of upward movement. Farm income and farm debt conditions are being monitored.


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As of Thursday, Bob Scucci, sports book director for Coast Casinos, had taken twice as many bets on the New England Patriots as he had on the Houston Texans.
However, the total money bet on Sunday's second divisional playoff game was almost even.
"The public loves the Patriots, but the bigger money is on the Texans," said Scucci, a respected Las Vegas veteran, who oversaw the Stardust sports book during its prime in the 1990s.
Scucci was one of the few Vegas books offering Patriots minus-10 heading into Friday. It is a calculated move, based off of a new betting trend Scucci has noticed this season.
"We've found that most of our (bigger) money on the favorite has been coming in late," he said. "That's out of the ordinary. Usually, you bet the favorite early and the dog late. So we went ahead and moved it up to 10. What we don't want is the sharps and public being on the same side. We know we'll get public money on New England eventually anyways."
Live odds: Check here for up-to-date NFL lines
That's exactly how the betting market reacted in the first meeting between these two teams, a hyped Monday night game in early December that featured significant line movement and delivered one of the worst single-game losses of the year for sports books.
New England was as a 5.5-point favorite when the Texans visited Foxboro on Dec. 10. The Patriots ran out to 28-0 lead, and the Texans had no answers in a 42-14 loss.
The point spread in that game opened at New England minus-4. Professional money came in on the Texans, trimming the number to as low as minus-3. But a surge of late money came in on the Patriots and drove the line all the way up to its high point of 5.5.
With the Patriots covering and the game going over the 52-point total, it was not a pretty result for the sports books in a season full of big NFL losses.
"It might have been one of the top 10 worst individual game results for us this season," Chris Bennett, assistant manager for the LVH SuperBook said in an email. "But that's not surprising, when you have arguably the best team in the league covering on Monday night."
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How much should bettors take from that first meeting?
Down 7-0 early in the first meeting, Texans quarterback Matt Schaub forced a ball into double coverage in the Patriots' end zone and was picked off by Devin McCourty.
It snowballed from there and changed the perception of the Texans for the rest of the season. The downgrading of the Texans in Vegas is very evident in a point spread that is 4.5 points higher than it was in the first meeting.
"Usually, the betting market overreacts to something like that; they put too much credence into one game." said Scucci. "Every year we see big turnarounds in the second meeting between two teams."
Look no further than the Patriots' playoff rematch with the New York Jets in 2011.
New England hammered the Jets, 45-3, in an early December game on Monday night. A month later, the Jets knocked the Patriots out of the playoffs with a 28-21 win in Foxboro.
In order for the Texans to produce a similar turnaround, Arian Foster must deliver a defining performance. If it becomes a battle of quarterbacks, Houston's status as a huge underdog will be justified.
Foster had a measly 46 yards in the first meeting. But there have been signs of improvement. In his last four games, Foster has been a more physical and elusive running back. According to stats from ProFootballFocus.com, his yards per carry are up from 3.9 to 4.9, his yards after contact per carry are up from 1.9 to 3.5, and he has increased the frequency with which players miss tackles on him from 6.4 percent to 14.1 percent of his carries.
The over/under on Foster's rushing yards Sunday is 82.5 at the LVH SuperBook.
Prop bets: Texans-Patriots | Ravens-Broncos | Packers-49ers | Seahawks-Falcons
While Foster is surging, Schaub is not. He's thrown one touchdown and four interceptions in his last five games. Schaub did not attempt a pass of more than 20 yards against in the Texans' wildcard win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Meanwhile, Tom Brady is 95-68-6 against the spread as an NFL starter.
The Linemakers' lean: This line is inflated, as it has been with the Patriots in the playoffs for quite some time. It seems crazy, but New England is on 1-8 against-the-spread run in the playoffs, dating back to their loss in the AFC Championship Game in Indianapolis in 2006.
The Linemakers Power Ratings have New England at 101.1 and Houston at 98.6. Even giving the Patriots some home-field advantage, this line is more than a field goal too high.
"Ten? I can't imagine it. Ten has to be take in this spot," said veteran Vegas pro Richie Baccellieri, a former MGM sports book director. "Win or lose, you're getting a lot of points with a very good football team."
The Linemakers break down the rest of this weekend's playoff action
Ravens at Broncos: The Ravens are 3-4 straight up and just 2-5 against the spread in the seven games they've played against playoff-caliber competition this season. But their average margin of defeat in those games was just six points. That makes us take a hard look at the points here. Based on the line when these teams played in Week 15 – the Broncos were a 3-point favorite on the road – this number seems to make sense. But we're not so sure it does. Also, the Broncos' 11-straight wins have come largely against weak competition — there was only one playoff team in that run. Denver is 2-3 SU and ATS against playoff teams, and lost those games by an average of 27-25. They are 4-1 to the OVER in those games. This line is inflated, and the total feels low.
Richie Baccellieri and Kenny White discuss Saturday's early game.
Packers at 49ers: A case can be made for either team – the Packers are getting healthy and their defense is playing well; the 49ers, on the other hand, boast an impressive resume, with road wins at Green Bay and at New England. We like Colin Kaepernick, but love the opportunity to get points when backing Aaron Rodgers. As far as the total goes, when Colin Kaepernick starts, the 49ers are 6-1 to the OVER, and Aaron Rodgers is on the other side of the ball – this has us leaning to the OVER here.
Richie and Rick Herron offer their analysis on the Saturday primetime offering.
Seahawks at Falcons: We thought the opening number of Atlanta -3 was cheap. Well, the public is all over Seattle right now, and that line was immediately bet down to -2.5. And the spread may not be done moving — you may see it close at a pick 'em. The physical brand of defense the Seahawks cornerbacks played against the Redskins receivers last week won't work against Roddy White and, especially, Julio Jones. Russell Wilson, meanwhile, is much more effective at home than he is on the road, and we expect the rookie to struggle in the noisy Georgia Dome. We've also identified some key trends that have leaning to the UNDER.
Kenny and Brian Blessing offer their analysis.
The Linemakers staff writer Larry Hartstein contributed to this article.


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In the first public photos to emerge since she accidentally walked into a plane propeller six weeks ago, Dallas-area model and fashion blogger Lauren Scruggs is a vision of hope.
The 23-year-old from Plano, Texas, was photographed while leaving her rehabilitation center in Dallas Tuesday, walking without assistance and appearing relaxed with her blonde hair tucked under a Dallas Cowboys hat. She had a white patch concealing the removal of her left eye as a result of the accident, and had her jacket pulled down over her left arm. (Scruggs' left hand was severed in the accident, and she also suffered head and shoulder injuries.)
The model nicknamed "Lo" walked with her parents, Cheryl and Jeff, and her twin sister Brittany outside the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas and was seen smiling and joking with her family.
"I don't know how to thank each one of you, properly, for so much love during this difficult incident in my life,'' Scruggs wrote on her blog on Jan. 9. "My heart is so grateful beyond what I could ever imagine. So thank you dearly for the sweet encouragements, the precious words in letters and messages, the beautiful grace in pretty presents, but mostly I am so SO thankful for you and your loving hearts and sweet spirits.''
'Stop! Stop!'
The creator of the fashion-based LoLo Magazine, Scruggs had gone on a plane to view Christmas lights in the Dallas area on Dec. 3 and accidentally walked into the propeller in darkness after the plane landed. The pilot, Kurt Anderson, a friend of Scruggs, told investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board in a report that he warned her to walk in the other direction from the spinning propeller in the front of the plane.
"Upon noticing that she was exiting in front of the strut, the pilot leaned out of his seat and placed his right hand and arm in front of her to divert her away from the front of the airplane and the propeller," the report states.
Anderson had left the propeller running because he was waiting for another passenger. When Scruggs walked beyond the wing, Anderson asked who was flying next before hearing someone yell "Stop! Stop!'' and then seeing Scruggs lying on the runway, according to the report.
While Scruggs has made remarkable progress, her grueling rehabilitation has been difficult for her family to witness. Her mother has been posting regular updates on the site CaringBridge.org that have received more than a million pageviews.
'I'm burdened'
"I hesitate a bit, as I want to appear upbeat and positive, but I'm burdened,'' Cheryl Scruggs wrote on the site Wednesday. "More burdened than I have ever been. I'm burdened for my sweet girl.
"It's hard to watch the reality face to face, even though we KNOW that God will never leave us or forsake us. We know all of the 'right answers.' But it doesn't change what happened, and it is just plain hard to watch Lo come to grips with the fact that she has lost her hand and lost her eye. It's hard to hear her tears.''
While Scruggs continues to improve, she still has a long road ahead, physically and mentally, according to psychiatrist and TODAY contributor Dr. Gail Saltz.
"She's still a beautiful girl but she's lost sight in one eye,'' Saltz said. "She's lost one hand. It means a lot of work ahead in terms of accepting these losses and figuring out how you're going to function both physically and psychologically going forward. Being a model, this has been her identity, and what is in store for her is a lot of work to find a new identity and a new source of success and feeling good about herself.''
Emotional support for the recovering Scruggs continues to build. On Wednesday evening, People.com reports, E! host Giuliana Rancic tweeted encouraging words for the model. "Inspired by you @Lauren Scruggs," Rancic wrote. "You will come out of this stronger w/more meaning to ur life." Scruggs replied in kind, tweeting "Thanks so much @Guiliana Rancic. I really appreciate it." Scruggs also alluded to Rancic's battles with breast cancer, adding "I believe your sweet words. Hope you are doing well too."