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"You can chase the dragon, but you'll never catch it."
This is the 2011 Asia Open "Chain Dragon" design. Mark at DGV gave me the opportunity to do an AO stamp a few months back, and after painstaking pixel-clicking and revision, we ended up with this pair of dragons. The detail work doesn't really show in this pic; I put an intense amount of time into this one and it's full of clean, sharp lines. I'm so pumped to see them live and for sale, and my treasure box should be arriving soon
image borrowed from DGV until mine arrive >>>
i'll shoot some detail shots of the discs when i get 'em
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Flan Cake. Totally worth it !
24 comments:
- Federica said...
una vera squisitezza!buona domenica!!baci!
- April 3, 2011 at 2:42 AM
- ButterYum said...
Say no more, you've got me convinced!! I am sooooo going to make this cake!!
- April 3, 2011 at 11:27 AM
- I Sing In The Kitchen said...
I LOVED reading about your triumph. Woo HOO!! That is the best looking flan cake I have seen around the net. I can't wait to try it.
- April 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM
- Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets said...
My friend's made this before and it's splendid!
- April 3, 2011 at 11:00 PM
- Joelen said...
So glad you liked it! It's definitely one of my ultimate faves where I can have creamy flan & my yellow cake too. BTW, it's even more amazing with devils food cake (if you're a chocolate lover!)
- April 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM
- Carolyn Jung said...
Flan WITH cake? OMG! Now, how can anyone resist two desserts in one? Yum!
- April 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Medifast Success Stories said...
Well with all the praise of this flan cake how can I not try and make. To the kitchen we go. Thanks so much!
- April 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Holy moly, this looks AMAZING! The photo alone makes me want to make it right now. Saw this post on foodgawker and knew I had to get the recipe. Thanks for sharing! (PS- I think the "tres leches" come into play with the 3 milks used in the recipe. Condensed milk, evaporated milk, and caramel sauce. Sounds divine!)
- April 4, 2011 at 9:49 PM
- Jules and Ruby said...
Anonymous...hey, i never thought of counting the caramel as one of the milks...then "Tres Leches" it IS. thanks for stopping by a clearing that up...jules
- April 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM
I cant seem to pull up the receipe. Would you be able to email me: email@example.com I really really want to try making this onolicious receipe :) Thank you!
- September 9, 2011 at 4:52 PM
- Jules and Ruby said...
Hi Anonymous sure I'll email you. I'm out of town so let me try from my iPad
- September 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM
- Ambika said...
OMG!! That is soooo delicious, and love the lighting in your photographs! Do you use artificial lighting??
- October 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM
- Jules and Ruby said...
hi Ambika...i try to use natural light whenever possible, but now that the time changed i'll probably use more artificial...or maybe just wake up and cook earlier?
- November 7, 2011 at 11:08 PM
- Rina said...
Jules: What size is your bundt pan? I had a little trouble with a volcano of cake.
- November 12, 2011 at 7:10 PM
- Jules and Ruby said...
RINA...hi...what happened?...i just went and measured. it's 10 inches across and is a 12 cup heavy Nordic Ware pan. i actually poured 12 cups of water in to make double sure for you. i hope it wasn't too big of a mess and i hope you try again. like i said...it's TOTALLY worth it.
- November 12, 2011 at 9:07 PM
- Rina said...
Thanks Jules. I'll double check once I pull it off the top. We are still in salvage mode (I don't give up easily). Fortunately the bain marie caught all the droppings. I turned it over this morning and am now waiting for the caramel to come to room temp. I've peeked and it looks normal so far. A good sign....
- November 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM
- Jules and Ruby said...
HI RINA...i'm crossing my fingers...did you happen to see the post i did on my first attempt ?...i named it "the failed flan cake" look for it a few posts before this one. you'll see i DID have a big disaster on my hands.
- November 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM
I just stumbled across the blog post and had to laugh. I tried the same recipe from Joelen's blog and it was a complete mess/failure! I've been wanting to try the recipe again but didn't want to waste ingredients and make a huge MESS! You may have given me the encouragement I needed.
- January 27, 2013 at 8:30 AM
- Jules and Ruby said...
Anonymous...all i can say is i feel ya. that first one was a disaster. you must try this one because it works! i've made it about 4 times. thanks for the laugh...J
- February 5, 2013 at 8:58 AM
hi there! just found your blog and this post (great stuff you've got here, btw) because i'm thinking of making a flan cake for my boyfriend's birthday this weekend. he loves flan, but cake seems better for a party, so this is a perfect combo! one question though--i would expect it to be sweet (it is cake, after all), but with ALL the sweetening ingredients in there (cake mix, which i believe already has sugar, sweetened condensed milk, the caramel toping AND coke) it isn't overly, sickeningly sweet? is it along the sweetness level of pecan pie or pralines? i love desserts but sometimes am not a fan of the super sugary sweet. it sounds amazing but also potentially overly sugary. if you or any of your followers who have made it could give their opinion (and asap!) that would be a huge help! thanks so much!!!
- March 21, 2013 at 10:18 AM
- Jules and Ruby said...
hi Anonymous...yes this is a sweet cake, BUT like i said...it's TOTALLY worth it. i don't know your taste, but i bet you'll be happy with this one. i make it when i know there's enough people, because i could eat it all and go into a sugar coma all by myself. if you do decide to make it, don't rush it. read through my comments. i usually give myself at least 2 days for the baking and waiting and refrigerator setting and then more waiting for it to release. if you have any question along the way let me know...i'll try to get back with you ASAP...thanks jules
- March 21, 2013 at 10:58 PM
I'm so angry! I just attempted this and followed the directions exactly and thought it was going to turn out. When I went to take the cake out of the fridge I noticed that the flan part was very runny still. I left it in their over night so I thought that was odd. As soon as I flipped over the cake onto a plate, all of the flan oozed everywhere. Any ideas what I did wrong?? Haha
- April 16, 2014 at 11:30 AM
hey! how much water are you supposed to use for the bain marie??? I too had an epic FAIL making this cake. to be honest I don't know what I did wrong:(((( do I need to use more cake? cuz the cake I used was 15.25 oz. did I need to refrigerate it longer?? bake it in the oven longer? the main thing that messed up was the flan. I Need Help Please! *actual tears*
- March 13, 2017 at 8:46 AM
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Youth/Teen and IT at Lansing Public Library teamed up again in 2007 for a Science Project (Science Fair) Strategies presentation highlighting how to choose a topic, how to begin your research, and how to use the catalog & online databases, why Google isn't the best place to start, and also covered using the ILL catalog for additional items. Slides & audio available! Science Project Strategies
Great Ideas for Young Adult Programming
- Programming for Tomorrow's World
- A powerpoint presentation highlighting cutting edge program for teens that incorporate use of technology for traditional library activities such as book discussion, summer reading programs, and author visits, as well as non-traditional programs such as video game tournaments and cell phone reference.
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Student Life at PNCA
In the close-knit community of PNCA, academic and student services are personalized. Students can take advantage of academic advising, housing services, and career services; they can also investigate study abroad and student opportunities at other art colleges. Personal counseling is offered, with special workshops focusing on issues like life transitions and coping with stress.
As a PNCA student, you'll belong to an active community of artists with the opportunity to exhibit your work in numerous campus galleries, participate in collaborative installations, and host opening receptions for your shows. Students can study abroad, travel, or join campus activities from yoga classes to art clubs.
As an active student you may find yourself on a trip to Seattle museums, at a design conference in Canada, or at a Native American printmaking seminar in Eastern Oregon. Field trips may take you kayaking on the Willamette River, painting on Sauvie Island, or to numerous artist studios and galleries. Perhaps you'll take an intensive workshop with a renowned visiting artist or create coursework for offsite exhibition, such as recent projects showing intermedia work at a vacant apartment complex and broadcasting student audio work on the radio.
Student activities and organizations include Student Council, Print Club, Focus Group, Open Figure Drawing, and leadership meetings. Yoga classes are held regularly, and students gather for broom hockey at Lloyd Center ice rink. The Student Art Promotion Group will put you behind the scenes of curating, promoting, and understanding the exhibition of art. As one student puts it,
involvement in Print Club brings her "absolute joy."
If you prefer to make your own way outside of established programs, PNCA's supportive environment will help you develop your initiative and leadership capabilities. Students have formed discussion groups, film nights, drawing sessions, and other groups to match their interests.
Primary to the PNCA student experience is the main opportunities to exhibit work both on the College campus as well as in the larger community.
Student Exhibition Opportunities:
- BFA Gallery
- Higgins Gallery
- Stevens Studios
- Manuel Izquierdo Sculpture Gallery
- Interactive Media Arts Gallery
- Annual BFA Juried Exhibition
- Visage Window display
- Lunchtime Series
- Annual Senior Exhibition
- Holiday Art Sale
- Mezzanine Critique & Commons spaces
- PNCA website
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Together with economic pride in the 1920s, there was the need for more progressive educational institutions than those existing in town until then. The values of cultural and linguistic autonomy for national minorities penetrated society. This originated in all kinds of international within the League of Nations at the time. All over Jewish Bessarabia all types of educational institutions sprouted up, both elementary and high schools, where the students were taught in Hebrew. Yedinitz was not one of the fist towns in this field.
|A group of gymnasia graduates of 1923 graduating class.
|1. Batya Sternthal Marishkan 2. Clara Bromberg 3. Lydia Mizrach-Mautik 4. Fanya Bromberg-Todor 5. Tsilia Rosenbaum 6. Menucha Nelman-Meller 7. Adella Gukovsky 8. Manya Feldberg 9. Rosa Goichberg-Horvitz 10. Chanake Fichman 11. Henya Gershel 12. Leah Styop 13. Manya Korman 14. Dina Rosenberg 15. Chantsya Ludmir-Fishman.
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It's possible to now state without any exaggeration that the studies at the gymnasia were at a relatively high level in comparison with other similar schools in surrounding towns. It's possible that the external exams that the graduates were required to pass every year in the presence of the examining teachers at the government gymnasia in Khotin were a primary factor in preserving this level.
|Departure photo for teacher Dubrow, who left the school.
|From right to left: Breina Parnas (South America), Yisrael Steiff (died in Israel), Mendel Rabin (Israel), Moshe Rosenthuler (doctor, emigrated to Israel in 1972), Yitzchak Gertzman, Mendel Shorr (Israel), Esther Gandelman (Israel), Asher Rosenblatt (escaped to Russia before the war and disappeared), Peretz Kliger (Israel), Yechiel Bronstein, Zina Bronstein, Chayka Mayansky (Israel).
Seated: Hadassah Dubrow (Israel), Mina Parnes (Israel), Rosa Teman (Israel), Hillel Dubrow, Hemda Snitcovsky (Israel), Sonya Greenberg. Bottom: Moshe Dubrow (Israel), Fima Tolfoler (Chernovitz), Sioma Tolfoler, Chazin, Chayka Gukovsky.
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Eight senators voted to block the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which is a bill that protects victims of domestic violence. The senators who voted against the bill were: Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mike Lee (R-UT), Tim Scott (R-SC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Rand Paul (R-KY), Pat Roberts (R-KS), and James Risch (R-ID).
VAWA's reauthorization has been caught up in partisan gridlock over added provisions that would protect undocumented immigrants, as well as LGBT and Native American victims of domestic violence. Congress failed to reauthorize the bill by the end of 2012, and the Senate is now considering the same legislation again, in its new legislative session.
All of the women in the Senate, with the exception of Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE), co-sponsored the legislation.
Once Senators consent to take up the measure, it will be voted on in its entirety. It is expected to pass, but will face a tougher battle in the House. Source


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Keith [Sherin, Vice Chairman & CFO, GE]—thank you for that kind introduction, and my thanks, as well, to Jeff Immelt for hosting this Veterans' workshop and for inviting me today. There are good things going on at GE for Veterans, and I am honored to be here. Let me also acknowledge:
Let me thank GE for what it's doing here today—renewing its support for the Guard and Reserve, joining the Chamber's "Hiring Our Heroes" initiative, and, especially, pledging to hire 1,000 Veterans and Reservists every year for the next five years. GE knows the business value of military service, with some 10,000 Veterans and reservists already on its rolls. Now, it's stepping up to hire 5,000 more—that's good for America, good for Veterans, and good for GE. Congratulations, and thank you!
President and Mrs. Obama greatly appreciate your efforts and applaud your successes. They have both led on issues of caring for our men and women in uniform, their families, our Veterans, and our survivors. As the President remarked during the State of the Union Address, "Our freedom endures because of the men and women in uniform who defend it. . . . We must serve them as well as they served us."
Nearly three million Americans have volunteered for military service since the attacks of 9/11—knowing full well they could be headed to combat. Their accomplishments have been extraordinary. You've heard them before, but let me review their stunning achievements—they unseated the Taliban, pushed al Qaeda from its sanctuaries, captured Saddam Hussein, delivered justice to Osama bin Laden—and are now training Iraqi and Afghan forces to defend their own countries, and rescuing hostages from the hands of petty criminals, pirates, and terrorists.
This is what warfighters do—they take on the tough missions, no matter how difficult or dangerous, without fanfare or complaint. They are no admirable examples of selfless service. They stepped forth in time of need, to serve our country after it had been attacked on our home soil. In my book, they are the face of American exceptionalism.
Throughout our military's near 237-year history, missions have changed, but our people have not. Fundamentally, the character, courage, creativity, and determination of our Nation's warfighters—and the leadership and teambuilding skills they learned by being on the very best teams in the world—are what they have to offer when the uniforms come off. The skills, knowledge, and attributes that made them prudent yet decisive, and practical yet dominant on battlefields where uncertainty reigned, are what they bring home to help us stoke our economic engine.
Over 316,000 good people come to work at VA every day. One third of them—over 100,000—are Veterans. The courage, determination, initiative, perseverance, and leadership they demonstrated in uniform continue to define their performance and enable our successes at VA today. We hire 40,000 people annually. We are committed to taking our 30 percent Veteran-workforce and increasing it to 40 percent. We will achieve that goal.
Most people see VA as a large healthcare provider, and for the most part that is true—the largest integrated healthcare system in this country: 152 medical centers, each affiliated with at least one of the top 104 medical schools. Additionally, there are over 800 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, 300 Vet Centers, and a number of outreach and mobile clinics that reach the most remote of our rural Veterans—all tethered to one of our 152 medical centers. But here's what's also true about VA:
In size and scope, VA looks like a Fortune 15 company, and our Veteran-heavy workforce is a large factor behind our performance. Nearly three-quarters of our cemetery employees are Veterans [73.5 percent], and for the past 10 years they have been, hands down, the top-rated public or private organization in customer service, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index—outperforming Google, Lexus, Apple, all the others.
Some wonder, how much can there be to burial operations? Well, if you abide by the philosophy that our cemeteries are shrines honoring our Nation's heroes and you commit to getting it right on the one, most painful day for families—you strive for perfection over 117,000 times a year, every year, for 10 years to earn ACSI's top ranking. That's what Veterans deliver for us.
Three years ago, we were meeting only 30 percent of our IT delivery milestones—huge investments with little to show for it. So we beefed up our IT operations with qualified Veterans—people who know how to "get on the objective at 2:00 in the morning in the driving rain." We also reached out to Veteran-owned IT businesses to partner with us. And today, nearly two-thirds of our IT developmental work is done by Veterans. Their discipline, teambuilding skills, and leader instincts have helped our IT product development group meet nearly 90 percent of its delivery targets last fiscal year. I am told the industry average is 32 percent.
VA's Veteran-heavy workforce also performs well in our Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy, which filled over 111 million prescriptions last year. J.D. Power and Associates recognized it as one of their 2011 customer-service champions—one of only 40 organizations that earned of more than 800 evaluated.
And in 2009 our Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center received the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige quality award—America's highest honor for innovation and performance excellence presented annually by the President—only the second federal agency to be so recognized in the last 23 years.
Historically, we know that Veterans hire Veterans—they know their value. So VA encourages Veteran entrepreneurship. To bolster Veteran-owned small businesses, we follow a "Veterans first" contracting policy for verified Veteran small business owners. Last year, we awarded seven out of 15 major IT contracts to Veteran-owned small businesses. The eight other contract awardees were also required to meet aggressive subcontracting goals for Veteran-owned small businesses.
Last month, VA sponsored a major job fair here in DC, connecting Veterans to some 6,400 job opportunities in the public and private sector. More than 20 major private-sector employers participated, in addition to seven federal agencies—VA, Defense, Homeland Security, Interior, Agriculture, Labor, and the Environmental Protection Agency. In June, we will host a similar job fair in Detroit, in conjunction with our Veteran-owned small business exposition.
The Obama administration is committed to moving Veterans quickly from the battle space into the workplace, using tax incentives in the Vow to Hire our Heroes Act and other salary reimbursements for employers who hire our unemployed Veterans.
The president and the congress have also provided us the Post-9/11 GI Bill—the largest student aid package of its kind since the original GI Bill in 1944, which only lasted for 12 years. Historian Milton Greenberg wrote that when the original GI Bill expired in 1956, "the united states was richer by 450,000 trained engineers, 240,000 accountants, 238,000 teachers, 91,000 scientists, 67,000 doctors, 22,000 dentists, and more than a million other college-educated individuals."
In the second half of the 20th century, those graduates went on to provide the leadership that catapulted our economy to world's largest and our Nation to leader of the Free World and victor in the Cold War.
Lightning is about to strike a second time. At the end of 2011, we had over 950,000 Veterans and family members enrolled in college. On 1 October 2011, the GI Bill was expanded to include non-college degree programs, on-the-job apprenticeships, correspondence courses, and flight training programs, so Veterans who don't want to sit in a classroom can gain the crucial skills needed to transition their military experience into civilian occupations.
On occasion, I sense concerns about the fragility of Veterans coming home from the current conflicts. To be sure, they are carrying loads, none of the rest of us had to carry. I am proud and confident that they will transition home just as others before them have. It's a matter of time, patience, and support.
I want to tell you about one such soldier and why it inspires me. His name is Evan Cole—Sergeant Evan Cole, US Army, retired.
In his application essay to Catholic University in 2009, Evan wrote, "On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center and Pentagon were attacked. My best friend and I talked to an Army recruiter right away. By December, we were both enlisted in the United States Army as tankers. Our parents had to sign for us since we were still only 17. I knew I wanted to eventually go to college, but decided to put it off to serve my country. I figured one of the benefits of joining—the GI Bill—would help me pay for a school that I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford.
"After graduation, I completed basic training and was sent to Germany. In February of 2004, we deployed to Samarra, Iraq. I remember my first combat patrol, proudly heading into the city on our tank. I was 19 years old, thinking it was exactly like the photo in the book my dad had given me when I was seven. There were no pictures in that book of what came next. We were ambushed. Two roadside bombs and a landmine hit vehicles in which I was patrolling. Halfway through the tour, I accepted the fact I would be going home in a box. But the tour finally ended and I returned to Germany—alive.
"We refitted and trained, then deployed to Iraq for a second time to Camp Ramadi in the western al Anbar province. Though the violence was nothing compared to the first tour, it only takes one blast. Six months into the tour, I was serving as turret gunner on a humvee when we drove over a roadside bomb. My truck commander, and another soldier running up from behind to help us, were both killed. I was thrown . . . straight up into the air and flew about 50 feet away from the vehicle before landing, with a large piece of the truck on top of me.
"The initial radio report listed me as killed in action. Once they found me, I was immediately evacuated, eventually to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I had broken every bone in my right leg, had a piece of it blown off, shattered my knee, cracked and ripped my pelvis open, had shrapnel punch through my left leg, shrapnel through my liver, broken my right arm, left hand, shattered most of my teeth, and had a traumatic brain injury. Two years and more than 15 surgeries later, I'm ready to start down a new path.
"I don't regret my decision to join the Army. I'm proud of my service and I know I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for the friends who were with me in Iraq, and even more than that, if God had not been with me. I made a promise to God and my friends that I would succeed and make something of myself. I can never get my friends back, but I can honor their memory and sacrifice by doing something worthwhile and meaningful with my life.
"I do have trouble remembering things sometimes. All that means is that I will have to work harder to reach my goals. But, I am no stranger to hard work. I manage to succeed at whatever I put my mind to because I absolutely refuse to give up, quit, or fail. I would like the opportunity to study architecture at Catholic University—for myself, to fulfill my potential—and to fulfill the promise I made to God and to my friends who never left the combat zone. I hope you will give me that chance." Signed, Evan Cole.
Sergeant Cole's college application essay carried the day. He was accepted to enter Catholic University in 2010. He completed his first semester with a 4.0 average. He continues to excel at the School of Architecture, maintaining a 3.92 cumulative GPA. He married a beautiful lady this past summer. Life is good. I have no doubt that, together, they will meet every challenge life thrusts at them—and, in William Faulkner's words, "not merely endure [but] prevail."
Many years ago, as a young officer in Europe, I listened to one of our senior officers use a quotation in a speech—one that I've remembered all these years and used myself from time to time. It goes like this: "I know that when I die, I will die a free man, on my feet, not on my knees, with my head up, not bowed." Standing then only miles from the Iron Curtain, I realized that I had been taking a lot for granted. You see, I could utter those words, and you can as well—it is the legacy of all free people everywhere. Because we share that in common, our children and grandchildren have that legacy—the right to make the same statement boldly. As free people, we bequeath that legacy to them. Only the free who cherish freedom and love liberty enough to fight for it can bequeath it to others. The shackled cannot, and the free who are not willing to fight cannot. Only the free who cherish freedom and love liberty enough to fight for it can bequeath it to others.
My thanks to GE for its commitment to hiring thousands of Veterans, who cherish freedom and love liberty enough to fight for it. I congratulate you for your dedication and devotion to them.
Veterans are among the finest people I know—among them walk the Evan Coles, and the Veterans in this room—all of whom have so much to offer, not just to corporate America, but to all of America.
God bless those who serve and have served the Nation in uniform. And may God continue to bless this wonderful country of ours.
Thank you.


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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Alzheimer's Disease
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Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) is a debilitating brain disorder that affects over 4.75 million people in the US and Canada. People with AD have difficulty remembering general facts and previously experienced autobiographical events. Animal and human research demonstrates that this type of memory depends on neural function within specific brain areas, and that it may be possible to enhance memory with electrical stimulation of these brain areas. We have recently shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of a brain area called the fornix enhances memory in a human.
Hypotheses: We hypothesize that fornix DBS will safely enhance memory in early AD patients by activating memory circuits in the brain.
Methods: Six early AD patients will take part in a phase I clinical study over a 1-year period. The study involves bilateral fornix DBS implantation, detailed neuropsychological and neurological testing, and brain imaging to detect alterations in brain activity induced by stimulation. These assessments will occur one month before surgery, then again at one month, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery.
|Alzheimer Disease
|Procedure: Deep Brain Stimulation (Fornix DBS)
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Modulation of Cognitive Function Using Electrical Brain Stimulation in Patients With Early Alzheimer Disease
- memory performance on neuropsychological tests [ Time Frame: one year ]
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|Study Start Date:
|March 2007
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2010
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Procedure: Deep Brain Stimulation (Fornix DBS)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women aged 40 to 80 years old, who
- Satisfy the diagnostic criteria for probable AD,
- Have received the diagnosis of AD within the past 2 years,
- Have a CDR of 0.5 or 1.0, and
- Score between 20 and 28 on the Mini Mental State Examination
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-existing structural brain abnormalities,
- Other neurologic or psychiatric diagnoses, or
- Medical comorbidities that would preclude them from undergoing surgery
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00658125
|Canada, Ontario
|Toronto Western Hospital
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 2S8
|Study Director:
|Adrian W Laxton, MD
|Toronto Western Research Institute
|Principal Investigator:
|Andres M Lozano, MD, PhD
|Toronto Western Research Institute
|Principal Investigator:
|David Tang-Wai, MD
|Toronto Western Research Institute
|Responsible Party:
|Andres Lozano, Professor, University of Toronto
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00658125 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 9, 2008
|Last Updated:
|April 7, 2010
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Alzheimer Disease
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurocognitive Disorders
Mental Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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It was Shelby Humphrey's birthday wish to attend a Quakes home game to see her favorite player, Chris Wondolowski.
To make this happen, she saved her allowance and any extra funds she could find since March of this year, naming it the "Wondo Fund." Shelby ended up collecting the funds needed to purchase a ticket for her and was able to celebrate her special day with the Quakes at Buck Shaw Stadium. Shelby's friend wrote a poem for her about her favorite Wondo.
It was a night to remember - not only was she able to see her favorite team dominate on the field, but after the game, Wondo signed the poem and posed for a photo.
Happy birthday, Shelby!


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Dairy producers have options for pregnancy diagnosis, Matt Lucy, University of Missouri dairy reproduction specialist reminded audiences at the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council's 2011 Annual Meeting. For example, the traditional method of manual palpation is widely practiced. In some areas, ultrasound is performed so that more information is collected and pregnancies are detected sooner after insemination.
The use of blood pregnancy tests to measure pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) is also a viable option for pregnancy diagnosis that can be used after the fourth week of pregnancy. Johan Vosloo of Country Dairy, New Era, Mich., shared his on-farm experiences with using these tests. The PAG tests are based on well-understood physiology, and are commercially available from at least three suppliers at competitive prices.
An appropriate method for pregnancy diagnosis depends on the objectives of the reproductive program and considerations that are unique to each individual farm.
Source: August 2012 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Newsletter


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Find The Author VILanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
In each of these two quotes, the missing letters make up the author's name. There are more letters missing than there are for each name. The first quote is missing letters from the first name and the second quote is missing letters from the surname. Can you decipher the author?
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tidathep wrote:Hi Yawares,
I have beautiful pictures of Guan-yin temples in Singapore.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/i ... +singapore
In Taiwan
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In Korea
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I'm a new member
tidathep wrote:Guan-Yin, Korea
yawares wrote:Dear Pegembara,
Thank you very much for the lovely photo...In Thailand too, temples near many beaches have Guan-Yin statue face to the sea. People around the world love Goddess Guan-Yin.
yawares Guan-Yin
GraemeR wrote:Hi Yawares
How are you today, not seen you write much recently.
I think Guan Ying is popular with Thai Chinese as many were nautical traders who relied on the sea. Hence we see her and the Chinese community around the Thai coast.
I think the biggest one was being constructed in Surat when I lived there.
With metta
alan wrote:Rituals and reverence for this type of thing are not really Theravada.
One must venerate the omniscient (or nearly so0 god Google:alan wrote:Venration of nats? What is that?
alan wrote:Rituals and reverence for this type of thing are not really Theravada.
yawares wrote:Dear Members,
When I was very young , my family went to Bang-Saen Beach, Cholburi. Our first stop was Guan-Yin Temple on the hill that look over the sea where we often saw a few big whales jumping above the sea-waves.
My mom so loved beautiful Guan-Yin "Metta Goddess" that stood right by the hill surrounded with cute monkeys.
A monkey snatched my silky red baby-blanket and ran away up on the hill. My mom gave a big bunch of bananas to those monkeys by put them under a big tree.[/color]
[color=#0000BF]That day was an important day of Guan-Yin Temple, people came to pray and eat vegetarian, as the temple cooks vegetarian to share with the prayer. So they invited us to have brunch with them..oh so yummy. I was the youngest kid in there..a Chinese nun liked me enough to sit me on her lap and kissed me, gave me a small jade bracelet, I loved it alot..it made me forget the silk blanket that the monkey snatched away.
Love Goddess Guan-Yin,
yawares wrote:
Dear Graham,
What is Feng Shui mirrors??....Oh I've been to 3 Guan-Yin temples BUT never witness anything that you described
When I was young, I went to Chinese temple with my Chinese friend( his parents rented a place that belonged to my family as his dry-cleaning shop), he wanted Green Cadillac , so he bought a Cadillac car toy and put it in front of Guan-Yin and made his wish.
NO...Yee (my childhood friend) 's wish never came true
yawares wrote:Dear Graham,
Thank you so very much for the pictures...I've never seen them before...I only saw Chinese lion statues/Dragon statues/Chinese gods statues at Chinese temples/Chinese restaurants:
Chinese gods:
PS: The monkey in the picture might be great great great grandson of the monkey that snatched my silky blanket.
Love all the pictures
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Rancho Cucamonga: A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. on the front steps of Alta Loma High School, 8880 Base Line Road. Hosted by the Alta Loma High Alumni Association, there will be a flag ceremony, color guard, rifle salute and speakers. Participation will include members of VFW Post 8680 and Chaffey High NJROTC. Information: 951-505-6340 or 909-981-5092
Chino: Boy Scout Troop 205 will host a spaghetti dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. at American Legion Post 299, 13759 Central Ave. Information: 909-628-2080
Riverside: San Jacinto resident and former prisoner of war Cecil Davis will be the keynote speaker at the 34th Riverside National Cemetery Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Davis will recount his experience as a POW after his B-17 was shot down and being freed when Allied forces liberated the Dachau prison camp.
Rancho Cucamonga: The city will have a celebration and community picnic from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Central Park. The Girl Scouts of Rancho Cucamonga are sponsoring a blood drive at the event the first 50 donors will receive two coupons from Chick-fil-A for a free sandwich and a coupon for a free Handles Ice Cream cone. The Girl Scouts will also be collecting aluminum cans and plastic bottles for recycling, flags for retirement and items for the USO.
Ontario: Ontario American Legion Post 112, in conjunction with Sons of the American Legion Squadron 112, will host Veterans Day commemorations at the post, 310 W. Emporia St. The event begins with a special brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a $10 donation. Personal tributes to veterans will be given throughout the day, and at 2:30 a flag disposal ceremony will be held. Information: 909-984-381, or www.webstarts.com/sal112
Fontana: The Veterans Day event will be in front of the new Veterans Resource Center, 16799 Spring St., at 11 a.m. It will be followed by essays and poems recited by the winners of the Veterans Day Essay Contest. From 2 to 4 p.m. will be the grand opening and open house at the resource center. Lunch will be served at American Legion Post 772 following the program. Information: 909-349-6946
La Verne: The city and Band of Brothers VFW Post 12034 will hold a dedication ceremony for the La Verne Veterans Memorial at Bonita and Wheeler avenues. The event will begin at 11 a.m.
Chino: Chino American Legion Post 299 Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion will host a soup and sandwich lunch for veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post, 13759 Central Ave. Information: 909-628-2080


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The Hahns have owned their property in Decatur County for about five years. And in all their time there, they've never experienced anything quite like this.
"I've often wondered if this building would stand-up to a tornado, now I know," says Christopher Hahn.
This is all that remains. Twisted pieces of siding and glass liter the lawn. Shingles from the roof are scattered about. A home in ruins. All after a possible tornado rolled through Decatur County Georgia Saturday(3-3-12), tearing apart the Hahn's home while they were inside.
"Car is upside down. The camper is gone. Absolute devastation," says Hahn.
Hahn had gone outside for a cigarette when he saw the storm approaching.
"There was a light colored section and a debris field in the air. And I come inside, I grab my wife. We dove into the bedroom and I said get on the floor now," says Hahn.
Within seconds, Hahn says it was over. Leaving him and his wife untouched. But not their home.
"It is so fast, there is no thought. It's when you go out and actually see the devastation that it hits you," says Hahn.
But it wasn't just the devastation that hit Hahn. But also how fortunate he and his family were.
"I'm alive. My wife and I are unscathed.Not a scratch. I can fix this. I built this to begin with we can do it again," says Hahn.
For now, Hahn says his family will stay in a camper a neighbor gave them


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On Monday morning, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reported that former Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde was close to signing a one-year deal with the Miami Marlins.
An hour later, the the Miami Herald's Clark Spencer talked to a source who called the report "utterly false." Clark eventually talked to multiple sources who shot down the Valverde-to-Miami rumor.
So what happened?
Scott Boras happened, at least if you believe one of Clark's sources.
"This is a typical ploy by Scott Boras to attempt to create a market that doesn't exist for his players, trying to drum up attention when no market exists," the source said.
Boras, perhaps baseball's most infamous super agent, rarely does business with Miami. And he is thought to be looking for $4 million to $7 million a year for Valverde, likely too steep for the bargain basement Marlins.
The market for the 34-year-old Valverde has not been strong after his 2012 struggles. He blew five saves during the regular season and lost his ninth-inning duties in the postseason as Detroit advanced to the World Series.
Overall, the former All-Star was 3-4 with a 3.78 ERA and 35 saves in 67 appearances in 2012. His late-season fade (5.02 ERA in September/October) and postseason struggles (nine earned runs allowed in 2 2/3 innings) spelled the end of his time in Detroit, where he pitched for the three seasons.


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Updated from 12:52 p.m. to include comments from The New York Times spokeswoman.NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Elon Musk wants The New York Times to eat his proverbial dust. In a blog post, the Tesla Motors ( TSLA) CEO has hit back at The New York Times ( NYT) writer John Broder, accusing the journalist of bending the truth in a recent controversial test drive. "You are a news organization where that principle is of paramount importance and what is at stake for sustainable transport is simply too important to the world to ignore," Musk wrote in his scathing retort. Last week, Broder published an article saying that, in a test drive, Tesla's Model S did not perform well under harsh weather conditions. Musk, a one-time executive at PayPal (now a division of ( eBay ( EBAY)), sent out a series of tweets soon after the report was published, deriding the test drive was "fake." In his subsequent blog post on Wednesday, Musk cited data logs from the car's test drive, noting that Broder did not in fact run out of energy, among other charges, as the reporter claimed. In an emailed response, The New York Times spokeswoman Eileen Murphy said, "As we have said previously, our story was fair and accurate. We plan to post a more detailed response to Tesla's latest assertions after we have had an opportunity to review them in detail." TheStreet has reached out to Tesla to do its own test drive of the Model S. Here are Musk's key points, as they appear in his blog post: As the State of Charge log shows, the Model S battery never ran out of energy at any time, including when Broder called the flatbed truck. The final leg of his trip was 61 miles and yet he disconnected the charge cable when the range display stated 32 miles. He did so expressly against the advice of Tesla personnel and in obvious violation of common sense. In his article, Broder claims that "the car fell short of its projected range on the final leg." Then he bizarrely states that the screen showed "Est. remaining range: 32 miles" and the car traveled "51 miles," contradicting his own statement (see images below). The car actually did an admirable job exceeding its projected range. Had he not insisted on doing a nonstop 61-mile trip while staring at a screen that estimated half that range, all would have been well. He constructed a no-win scenario for any vehicle, electric or gasoline. On that leg, he drove right past a public charge station while the car repeatedly warned him that it was very low on range. Cruise control was never set to 54 mph as claimed in the article, nor did he limp along at 45 mph. Broder in fact drove at speeds from 65 mph to 81 mph for a majority of the trip and at an average cabin temperature setting of 72 F. At the point in time that he claims to have turned the temperature down, he in fact turned the temperature up to 74 F.
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Perfect Room Near Tsim Sha Tsui
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|Mody Rd, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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This is a single bedroom for 2 guests with private washroom which is perfect for budget travellers. Basic amenities include TV set, towels, water boiler, toothbrush and toothpaste. Our rooms are comfortable and all our guest are greeted with kindness and great hospitality.
Transport is extremely convenient at our place, located right next to the Tsim Sha Tsui station Exit M2. You can get to Central downtown in 5 mins and Mongkok in 10. You can also walk to the star ferry pier in less then 5 mins.
Tourist spots:
Located within 10 minutes away, you can find the very cultural Temple Street, here you can truly experience the local culture.
The well-known shopping malls K-11 and Harbor City is located several blocks away, you can find many famous brands and also restaurants and cafes around here.
Most attractions in Hong Kong are also located near our place, the space museum and the Hong Kong history museum is definitely worth for checking out!
When you stay with us, don't forget to check out the infamous HK Light Show!!
HázirendJust be nice to the room.
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Excellent location in Hong Kong, very central. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room is quiet.
The room has no window and the air conditioning is very loud.
Nice stay : clean and well located in Kowloon.
Room is quite big (for Hong Kong), definitely better than any room in Chunking Mansion.
Quiet place but the air con is too noisy.
It is a wonderful place for people who are going to visit Hong Kong for travelling. Location is perfect and host is very helpful. Room is clean. Only one thing I'd like to mention there isn't a wardrobe.
The room is large and comfortable for two persons and it's located in Lyton Building, Mody Road, TST, a few steps from N1 exit of TST East MTR station (Hanoi Road). Shower and hot water work well (no hot water for the lavatory), air conditioning, television, wifi are also provided. During my stay a shelf has been mounted on the wall in front of the bed to be used as desk, I found it very convenient to use.
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I stayed at this establishment on new year's eve, 2014. Yes, it was winter terribly cold especially at night. The water heater wasn't in a working condition at all - hot for maximum 3-5minutes. Granted that the location of this guesthouse is ideal but the noise WOW! clubs and bars were going BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Till like 4am! Oh did I mention cockroaches in the room? I had the privilege of killing 2 :) Did the host or employee do anything about it? Nope. I emailed and texted her during my stay, not a single reply. So is this the place for you? Well yeah, if you're desperate-like really desperate and have been living in the jungle in the depths of the Amazon. Thank you & have an amazing stay :)
-good price
-great location
-everyday room cleaning and fresh towels
-very nice host helped us, gave us some good advice
we enjoyed our trip, thank you!
- easy to locate
- near MTR exits
- friendly neighbours at ground floor
- near lots of attractions
The room is very clean. The bed and spaces is enough for four people.
The maid is very nice and friendly.
The room is clean and well maintenance. Walking distance to MTR station. The host is friendly.
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We love looking to stylish celebs for wardrobe inspiration, and with Summer on the horizon — think beaches, rooftop parties, and days spent in the sun — we're giving you an exclusive look at what some of our top fashion stars are shopping for right now. Our first Summer stylist is So You Think You Can Dance superhost Cat Deeley, who chatted with us about her Summer fashion must haves. We've been admiring her penchant for bright colors, fun embellishments, and cool-girl accoutrements from afar, and we're so excited by her picks. Not only does she have a keen eye for covetable brands like Isabel Marant and Matthew Williamson, but we also love how Cat mixes up her style profile with affordable, high street fashion. Just click the slideshow to see, and shop, Cat Deeley's ultimate Summer shopping list right now.
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We've been a couple times. The first time my husband and I both got the GF sticky fingers. They were a little over cooked and tough but still good. I didn't get sick. The second time my husband ordered the GF wings. He said they were really good. The last time we went we ordered the sticky fingers. The waitress brought them and there was a breading on them. I got nervous because I get really sick if crossed. She said it was just a cornstarch breading and that it was fine. They were tender and amazing!
Salads were so so but the gluten free wings were incredible! The steak fries were also very good. We were a little hesitant with the staff but they assured us that they were careful about avoiding cross contamination and they were right. We will certainly be back.
Service was great, my non-gf meal was really good (sticky finger wrap). My husband ordered the gf mahi mahi and he said it was fishy and gross. The gf ones at Costa Vida are the best. We went back and he ordered the gf wings--happy hubby! ;)
1165 E Jennings, Elko, NV 89801
Staff was very friendly! Food was delicious and no concerns of contamination. Servers were very knowledgeable. Clean and comfortable environment. Much needed after two day of traveling!
696 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
Was not what I was expecting and you will need to ask the server what can be made gluten free but the wings were amazing. The breaded wings are gluten free made with a tempora batter that was nice and crispy and the original sauce was fantastic. And do not forget the homemade ranch.
1255 Southeast 1st Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914
When the manager comes out to go over your allergies and the items that you are interested in, that's customer service!
9175 Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088
Great service and yummy wings! All of their wings are gluten free! And a good variety of gf wing sauces and a few entrees too.
696 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
They can do almost anything gluten free! The manager can out and talked to us and said they have been trying to do everything to make it so they can make the wings, sauces, buns available. She has been working at educating herself and the staff at being better for the gf people.
3816 West 13400 South, Riverton, UT 84065
Tried to get the GF sticky fingers to go. The service promptly told me that they did not do the wings GF here or at any other wingers as a matter of fact. Guy must've been new.
1555 Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
Some of them know what gluten are, as we came in they told me the glutenfree fryer was out of order. But some of them have no clue. I got a salad with croutons on it (after my extensive explanation). I doubt if they made me a new one or just took the croutons off... definitely not celiac-friendly.
1555 Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
Decent food and good service but not much more. GF items on the menu and I didn't feel any ill effects after eating but the choices are limited.
1200 Towne Centre Blvd, Provo, UT 84601
Steak, mashed potatoes, and veggies were prepared gluten free and my daughter is super sensitive. Good food and service!
1555 Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
Food was great and the staff was friendly.
4790 South State Street, Murray, UT 84107
The food isn't so bad, but other locations are better. There's also a 50/50 chance of getting sick from gluten. I prefer other locations for Winger's amazing wings and other food.
1555 Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
Great menu options and knowledgeable staff! The menu at Wingers is clearly designated with GF options.
188 South River Road, St. George, UT 84790
I mentioned at least 3 times that I needed my meal to be gluten free, and made sure what I ordered was. The waitress checked twice to make sure that it was and yet I still got more sick than ever the next two days. Very disappointed because this had always been my favorite place before my diagnosis.
696 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
I had fries and wings and they tasted so good. They have a dedicated fryer. The waitress was knowledgable. Will definitely be back.
7269 Union Park Avenue, Midvale, UT 84047
This location had been closed for several years.
610 South State Street, Orem, UT 84058
Recently discovered that I am able to eat here as a celiac! Recommended by a fellow celiac. I got the sticky finger meal and it was delicious!! I love that they have a gluten free fryer, it was the most "fried" thing I've had since being celiac. I think it also very much depends on the waiter on the type of experience you have. Some of them understand what you need and others aren't so sure so be sure to specify the GF fryer (and no seasoning salt on fries)
188 South River Road, St. George, UT 84790
I'd give this place negative stars if I could. My server took my order and seemed totally fine when I mentioned it had to be in separate oil and everything but came back 5 mins later and said:"what's with the gluten thing again??" Since I explained it again and he seemed confident I ate it anyways and holy hell do I regret it. I have been sick for three days My sister and o ordered two different kinds of wings one being GF and the other not. They both looked the exact same and had the same sauce. So I have no idea what they served either of us. Do NOT go here if you are actually allergic. Even though they have "GF" labeled items they are clueless.
188 South River Road, St. George, UT 84790
really great food I lives before diagnosis and can still enjoy now! the management. was very knoweledgable and explained their precautions!
696 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
Staff is very knowledgeable. Gluten free buns and dedicated fryer!! Great place!! Popcorn while you wait for your food. My burger was delicious! Best fries, too!!
1555 Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
Daughter really liked the gluten free naked wings with the sauces on the side. Everyone else enjoyed the non-gluten free food too - fish tacos, quesadilla, grilled cheese and popcorn!
592 Kirby Ln, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
I have a wheat allergy , and I eat at Wingers in Moscow a lot. They do use a different fryer for gluten free foods.And I have never had an allergic reaction to anything I have ordered there.
329 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Warning: went here for dinner and had to go somewhere else. Grateful for a helpful and honest waitress. They are "gluten friendly", not gluten free. True, sauces and ingredients are GF, but she told us that everything (including wings) is cooked in the same oil/fryers. Items on menu are clearly marked, but they don't take any extra precautions beyond that. She was concerned that we would have problems since my wife is really sensitive.
1165 E Jennings, Elko, NV 89801
We were driving across the state and I saw that Wingers was listed on the ap so we tried it out. They don't have many options for gluten free, but they were very helpful. The manager came out and spoke with us. she had the cooks clean a section of the grill and only cook our burgers in that section and change his gloves of he touched anything else. My children were happy and neither one got sick. I would go there again to at least get them a warm bunless cheeseburger
610 South State Street, Orem, UT 84058
The food was very tasty, but the next day I got sick :/ I asked them to fry everything in the gluten free fryer, so I don't know what it was that made me sick, but I ordered the sticky fingers plate with salad and fries. My family also has celiac, and they get the wings all the time the no problem. We also had chips and salsa and the popcorn.
188 South River Road, St. George, UT 84790
Very good food. I had the loaded bird and wings and they were great. Came out marked gluten free.
610 South State Street, Orem, UT 84058
The menu does not have very many options but if you get the right waiter they will go the extra mile and have anything that they can fixed for you. I have never had a problem eating here.
1555 Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
If you like wings and need GF, this is the place for you. Their BBQ sauce rocked my sons socks off and even the ranch is GF! My salad was super fresh and our server Jared did a great job insuring my sons food was safe for him to eat! We will definitely eat here again while in Cedar City!
1200 Towne Centre Blvd, Provo, UT 84601
I got take out. Once I got home I realized they mixed gluten free wings with regular wings. So disappointing!! Be careful!!
1555 Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
Waitress was very conscientious about ensuring I was getting GF food- she was great. Overall food was decent, but not great. Chicken was a little dry and fries were not real hot and fresh. They use lots of sauce if you like that.
610 South State Street, Orem, UT 84058
Not too happy. Ordered the Blackened Maiamai and it and the veggies were completely bland. I much prefer to eat at the Wingers in Price over Orem. Will not be coming back.
260 West 200 North, Kaysville, UT 84037
small menu. horrible service.
743 North Main Street, Clearfield, UT 84015
Eaten here twice without getting sick. We'd love it if they would offer gf buns for their burgers, though.
743 North Main Street, Clearfield, UT 84015
do have GF options but their service is horrible. we will NEVER go back.
329 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
I had great wings here! They clearly list all the gf sauces and meals. The servers I had were very knowledgable. I am Incredibly sensitive and have not gotten sick from the many meals I've had here. If you missed eating wings since you were diagnosed, I'd highly recommend this place.
1555 Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
I have Celiac disease and Wingers was so amazing at making sure my dinner would be safe for me to eat. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer and also got me fresh salad from the back that hadn't been touched by anything else. My server, Taylor, was very kind, answered all my questions, and even triple checked with the cooks that everything was done according to their policy when it came to gluten free food for me. To top it all off, the food was amazing! I had the wing dinner with salad and steak fries. Delicious! I loved the sauces and the dressings. I would definitely eat there again.
1675 Sunset Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901
Food was "ok". Service wasn't bad, but was a little slow for there not being a crowd at the time.
1675 Sunset Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901
Do they have some "gluten-friendly" options? Yes. Is it mediocre bar food with slow service? Also yes. (The salad looked like it came out of a plastic bag from the supermarket).
1675 Sunset Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901
Pretty good breakfast a few gf dishes ...... Not sure if they are celiac friendly ......I was just lookin to go gf
1675 Sunset Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901
Lots of GF options stated right on the regular menu. Good service and no adverse affects. Would recommend.
610 South State Street, Orem, UT 84058
food was great. staff was knowledgeable and helpful. love it love it love it😄. so happy to find a good place while on the road
469 North 2nd East, Rexburg, ID 83440
On their menu they have a gluten free symbol that makes it easy to find gf options. The server was pretty knowledgeable, and he checked on anything he wasn't sure of. Also gf fries!
1165 E Jennings, Elko, NV 89801
Gluten-free items are identified on the regular menu. Mostly salads and bun-free burgers; 2 or 3 other menu items. I tried the ribs. The service was slow and the food was OK. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again, but it's great to have gluten-free options while on the road, and this place is just off the freeway.
9175 Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088
I go to Winger's about once a month in Riverton, UT and always have a good experience there. Haven't ever gotten sick.
3430 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
OK gluten free menu, servers don't know much about dish contents, and gluten free options are bland.
260 West 200 North, Kaysville, UT 84037
Lots of gluten free options but food is lousy and service is mediocre
1255 Southeast 1st Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914
Very knowledgeable staff and they use a dedicated fryer and dedicated grill! I was very impressed and highly recommend. if only they had one in my local area (I was just passing through)
469 North 2nd East, Rexburg, ID 83440
Gluten free fries, gluten free wings, so many options... I was in heaven!
188 South River Road, St. George, UT 84790
Dedicated fryer for fries, tortilla strips, etc but you have to ask your server.
1200 Towne Centre Blvd, Provo, UT 84601
Really good GF wings. If you go on one of the endless wings days, make sure you tell them GF every time you get another round of wings.
1701 East Fairview Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
Friendly staff and good food I will be back
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Malcolm wrote:From a Dzogchen point of view, such a samanyārtha (spyi don) is an intellectual analysis, an conceptual contrivance.
Of course, you can play with words if you like, and argue that concepts are experiences, but that is not the distinction that is being drawn here.
The experience of vidyā Longchenpa is referring to is not a samanyārtha, a generic image, even for a commoner. It is also never a result of conceptual analysis of any kind.
In other words, to tease it out for you further, as you admit, the object for a commoner meditating emptiness according to any system of Madhyamaka is a conceptual object which in truth is conceptual abstraction based on an intellectual analysis.
The "object", for a commoner meditating according to the system of Dzogchen, is always a non-abstract non-conceptual pratyakṣa [mngon gsum] of dharmatā.
The ultimate meaning of both systems is the same, but the means and praxis are quite different -- thus providing the reason why Madhyamaka, being a sutrayāna path, requires three incalculable eons to traverse the paths and stages; whereas the path of atiyoga possesses only a single stage, traversable immediately.
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"The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, book by John Kane, music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, directed by Jonah Hagans, will be presented on Tokyo International Players' mainstage tonight, May 17 through May 20.
TIP presents a unique new staging of the classic MGM screen musical "The Wizard of Oz". Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept up in a tornado and carried to the magical land of Oz. There, Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, who help her in her quest to return home. Together, they follow the Yellow Brick Road, pursued by the Wicked Witch of the West. Dorothy is truly "not in Kansas anymore" in this dark, "steampunk" Victorian futuristic interpretation of the beloved show. Featuring such popular songs as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Merry Old Land of Oz," and many more.
The Wizard of Oz is the high-impact finale in the current Main Stage season for TIP, which has been providing English-language theatre in the heart of Japan for over 115 years.
The show plays tonight, May 17th @ 7pm, Friday, May 18th @ 7pm, Saturday, May 19th @ 1pm AND 7pm, Sunday, May 20th @ 1pm AND 7pm at the Theatre Sun-Mall in Shinjuku. For map and directions, pleasae visit TIP's website at: http://www.tokyoplayers.org/?lang=1&page=63.
Tickets: Earlybird: 3,800 JPY (only available for online bookings paid by credit card until May 3rd; incudes 300 JPY booking charge); Advance reservation: 4,000 JPY; At door (no reservation): 4,500 JPY; Students & Children: 2,500 JPY
Visit TIP's box office at http://www.tokyoplayers.org/?lang=1&page=96 to buy or reserve tickets.
TIP Youth will also feature "Honk! JR," May 31-June 3. With book by Anthony Drewe, music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe, based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling," the show will be directed by Linden Wint.
This is a musical version of "The Ugly Duckling" in which Ugly is tormented by everyone in The Farmyard, falls into the hands of the Cat and finds himself lost in a blizzard. Will he ever find his way home safely? Will he ever make any friends?
"Guys and Dolls JR" comes in for Act II, with book by Abe Burrows, lyrics by Frank Loesser, music by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling, based on "The Idyll of Sarah Brown" and characters by Damon Runyon, directed by Dale Geyer.
A rollicking musical comedy full of hilarious and lovable New York characters. Follow along as missionary Sarah Brown navigates her conflicting feelings for slick gambler Sky Masterson, while showgirl Miss Adelaide tries to pin down her fiancée, Nathan Detroit, after 14 years of engagement.
TIP Youth is a program from Tokyo International Players designed for teaching students all about theatre and performing. This six-month program is just for students, to give them a firm grounding in all things involved in acting on stage, being part of a production and belonging to a theatre community.
TIP Youth aims to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and practical techniques in theatre and performing in a professional-level show, so that they may carry and use this experience in many aspects of their student and adult lives, whether they perform professionally or not.
The students, aged eight to seventeen, have been attending workshops and rehearsals since January, learning through practice what it is to be part of a professional theatrical production. Come and see the results of their hard work and dedication to the craft.
Intake for the 2013 program will open November 1st, 2012. Information will be posted in October.
"Honk JR." (ACT I) plays Thursday, May 31st @ 7pm and Saturday, June 2nd@ 1pm AND 4pm. "Guys and Dolls JR." (ACT II) runs Friday, June 1st @ 7pm and Sunday, June 3rd @ 1pm AND 4pm. Both play at the Bonbon Theater in Nakano. For map and directions, please visit TIP's website at http://www.tokyoplayers.org/?lang=1&page=102. All tickets are 2,000 JPY.
Additionally, "Intimate Apparel" by Lynn Nottage will be featured on the Second Stage June 15-17, under the directon of Sonja Inge.
"Intimate Apparel" is the story of Esther Mills, the daughter of slaves, who is a highly-skilled lingerie seamstress in New York City in 1905. She saves all of her money in a quilt in the hopes of one day opening a beauty parlor where black women will be treated like royality. However, she is also very lonely and and after celebrating a milestone birthday, is desperate to be married. Through a mutual friend, she strikes up a long distance relationship with a Caribbean laborer.
Originally a co-production and co-commission between Center Stage, Baltimore, Maryland, and South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa, California. It was also performed off-Broadway starring Viola Davis.
Featuring Trenetta Jones, Ann Jenkins, Ra'Chelni M. Weir II, Lucy King, Nami Miyasaki and Matt Rac.
The show runs Friday, June 15th @ 7pm, Saturday, June 16th @ 1pm AND 7pm and Sunday, June 17th @ 1pm AND 7pm at the Theatre Rapport, Higashi-Nagasaki station (2 stops from Ikebukuro on the Seibu-Ikebukuro line). For map and directions, visit their website at: http://www.t-rapport.com/.
Tickets: Advance reservation: 2,500 JPY; At door (no reservation): 3,000 JPY
Hot on the heels of TIP's critically acclaimed 115th season comes an exciting 116th season. Check out what TIP has to offer in 2012-2013 below.
ONE-ACT COMEDY PLAY FESTIVAL - 5 plays for the price of 2 (September 20th-23rd, 2012, Echo Theater, Ebisu)
"The Real Inspector Hound", by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Jonah Hagans.
"Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead", by Bert V. Royal. Directed by Lou McLeod.
"The Actor's Nightmare", by Christopher Durang. Directed by Ron Scott.
"15-Minute Hamlet", by William Shakespeare, comedic abridgement by Tom Stoppard.
"Controlling Interest", by Wayne Rawley. Directed by Ed Gilmartin.
"ALICE IN WONDERLAND," based on the book by Lewis Carroll. Directed by Liam Shea. (December 6th-9th, 2012, Echo Theater, Ebisu)
"WAITING FOR GODOT," by Samuel Beckett. Directed by Andrew Robinson. (February 28th-March 3rd, 2013, Pocket Theatre, Nakano)
"INTO THE WOODS," Book by James Lapine, music by Stephen Sondheim, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Based on Classic Fairy Tales. Directed by Jon Reimer. (May16th-19th, 2013, Sun-Mall Theater, Shinjuku)
*All plays are subject to change based on the availability of licensing rights.
Finally, auditions will be held for the first two Mainstage shows in June. More details to come.


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C.H. Robinson repeats Pink Ribbon program
Eden Prairie, Minn.-based C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., will continue its Pink Ribbon program, which has allowed the company to donate $680,000 since 2008 to breast cancer research organizations, according to Josh Knox, strategic category manager for the C.H. Robinson melon office.
"We try to keep the donation local and send $2 per bin to the retailer's choice of organization in that area," Knox said.
The company hopes to reach their goal of $1 million in donations before the end of 2013, after which they will continue the program.
"We know how many people breast cancer affects, and we want to help support the search for a cure," Knox said.
The company's new mobile app, Watermelons that Wow, will help fund these research efforts as well, with all proceeds going to charity.
Dixondale celebrates a century in business
Dixondale Farms, Carrizo Springs, Texas, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The company markets cantaloupes under the Carrizo Cantaloupes label.
To go along with this milestone, the company plans to roll out a new box design and provide a point-of-sale placard that includes a quick-response code to direct consumers to the website for more information on the family farm, and a link to the company's Facebook page and other information, according to president Bruce Frasier.
The company also just added a 5,000-square-foot facility to isolate the cantaloupe portion of its business and is increasing their cantaloupe acreage in an attempt to lengthen the growing season for their product.
"Now we're the only Texas shipper of cantaloupes, so there's no deterrent to have them earlier," Frasier said.
"We're trying to increase acreage, not necessarily to increase our volume during the entire time, but to try to extend it out."
Dulcinea Farms boosts its variety lineup
Monique McLaws, marketing and new products director for Dulcinea Farms LLC, Ladera Ranch, Calif., reports the company is expanding its seasonal melon offerings this summer.
Last year, the company introduced yellow miniature watermelons called SunnyGold Minis.
"We are expanding this program from July through August to provide retailers with a broader range of varieties to promote during the summer," McLaws said.
Dulcinea also is test-marketing an orange-flesh honeydew this summer called Orange Bliss.
"This new honeydew has a really great product profile: taste, texture and sweetness. It will be a small trial program but we are excited to add this to our product lineup," McLaws said.
"Our strategy is to offer several specialty items during the peak of melon season to create excitement and offer consumers lots of great-tasting choices," she said.
Nunhems takes over Abbott & Cobb melons
Monheim, Germany-based Bayer CropScience purchased the watermelon and melon seed portion of Feasterville, Pa.-based Abbott & Cobb Inc.'s business in July of last year.
The acquisition will broaden Bayer CropScience's existing seed portfolio and will provide potential for new hybrids in the future, according to a company statement.
In addition, Rafa Mora, has moved from Europe to Florida as crop sales manager. Mora has 25 years of experience with Nunhems in the seed business.
"I'm always focused on creating value and satisfaction for customers," Mora said.
With the transition came the addition of staff for Nunhems.
"With the integration of both teams, we have hired 23 new colleagues from Abbott & Cobb. This brings us tremendous expertise that fits perfectly with the Nunhems philosophy of crop specialization and customer orientation," Mora said.
The staff positions also shifted a bit, according to Travis Estvold, marketing and communication specialist.
"The team has been structured with added responsibilities for melon or watermelon and every customer has been allocated to one single account manager that will take care of the needs of each customer," he said.
Pandol adds to Sweet Babies honeydews
Pandol Associates Marketing, Delano, Calif., plans to expand the honeydew portion of its Sweet Babies program.
The company did a small test last year with honeydews developed to maturity and flavor. After their success last year, the company is increasing the volume this year.
"Outside of having more volume in the program, we will do special labeling and stickering on the melons to identify to the consumer retail that the melons are especially good eating," president Jim Pandol said.
The program will focus on providing great flavor to consumers.
"We're looking at ways to get beyond selling 'food' and create an area where we're giving them an 'experience,'" Pandol said.
The honeydews will be coming out of Sonora, Mexico, and Pandol said he expects the deal to run from
June through August this year and is estimating 30,000 to 50,000 cartons.
Progreso Produce adds second sorter
Boerne, Texas-based Progreso Produce added a computer sorter, according to Curtis DeBerry, chief executive officer.
"The new sorter helps identify sugar to have better flavor," DeBerry said.
It also sorts melons by size and interior quality.
This is the second sorter Progreso has added, the first in January, and DeBerry said the company can now run two sorter lines.
Pura Vida Farms adds melon acreage
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Pura Vida Farms has expanded its melon production.
The company's spring western melon program has increased to 700 total acres of watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and variety melons in Yuma, Ariz. The product ships from mid-May through June, vice president of East Coast sales Mike Martori said.
The company also increased its eastern watermelon program to 1,200 acres of seedless and seeded watermelon grown in seven states from April through September.
In addition, three new employees joined the company to support this growth, according to Martori.
Shawn Avera started in August as director of eastern watermelon growing. Avera is based in the Moultrie, Ga., office.
Jake Erickson started April 1 as watermelon supply chain coordinator.
Martori joined the company in December. Martori, former sales manager for Scottsdale-based melon grower-shipper Martori Farms, oversees Pura Vida's expanding eastern watermelon program and its Costa Rican pineapple program.


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Will my orgasms change after my surgery iv`e aways had great sex and orgasm. Just curious
There are a number of considerations and I can't give you a definitive answer. But all of these things can make a difference. First, it sounds like you haven't had the hysterectomy yet.
So, will you have your ovaries removed also? And how old are you? That is, have you experienced any menopausal changes? If you are pre-menopausal and you will have your ovaries removed, you may have more of a difference in your orgasm than if you do not have the ovaries removed.
Nonetheless, your orgasm may feel different after a hysterectomy, because typically during sexual arousal the uterus can "rise up," and if you know what that feels like (not everyone does), you may "miss" that sensation after the surgery.
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