text:
We moved to Alabama from Minnesota when I was a kid. It would have been less of a culture shock to move to Canada. Among the many things I found different about Alabama, aside from the sometimes incomprehensible accents and inability to call pop of any variety anything but "Coke," was the more formal way everyone dressed, especially for school and church. Mothers and grandmothers were always in full makeup, perfectly coiffed, with their daughters sporting huge hairbows and the equally huge bangs so popular during the early 90s. The one exception to this rule seemed to be the grocery store, where you'd occasionally bump into those same women, especially the grandmothers, wearing curlers under a brightly covered scarf to pick up a gallon of milk. This was a sight you'd never see up north—whatever primping Midwesterners did happened in the privacy of the home. Not so in the South, where tempers, opinions and, apparently, hairstyling techniques, were never kept hidden. They didn't seem to mind being caught in what was, to my eyes, something of a state of undress. And they had a point: after all, did we think looking that good was effortless?
All this is a rather long way of saying that, while I came to admire that attitude and their confidence, there is too much of the Midwesterner in me to ever pull it off myself. I'll never be quite as well-groomed as those stylish Southern ladies, but I'll never show up at the grocery store in curlers, either. You never know who you might run into—especially in Nashville. Don't believe me? Check out what Le Peug and I saw at Kroger after picking up some tortillas to make this recipe:
Since there were no crowds gathering in the store, I'm assuming we didn't miss seeing Loretta herself (who is working a new album!), but I waved just in case she was waiting on the bus.


text:
Additional Images
- Overview
- Specs
- Reviews
Giro Trans Road Shoes - Performance ExclusiveEvery aspect of the Trans road shoes is meticulously designed to maximize performance on long-distance rides. Now updated with the new SuperNatural Fit System to improve pedaling efficiency and fit without the aches and pains. Carbon weave outsole transfers power directly to your pedals for excellent speed and performance. Supple microfiber upper conforms to your foot, antimicrobial treatment absorbs odors and ratchet closure with wide offset straps provides a custom fit. Exclusive outsole and color only available at Performance Bicycle.
- Exclusive carbon weave outsole is super-lightweight, rigid and powerful
- Precision Fit last hugs the foot closely without binding, crowding or discomfort
- High quality, microfiber upper is breathable, supple and water-resistant
- SuperNatural Fit Kit combines a cycling-specific footbed with an adjustable arch support kit to enhance fit and pedaling efficiency
- Aegis footbed treatment uses an antimicrobial barrier to eliminate odors, discoloration and fading
- Wide offset straps, including "D-ring" mid-foot strap, eliminate pressure points
- Strong and secure ratcheting buckle closure (replaceable)
Giro Trans Road Shoes - Performance Exclusive
- cleat compatibility:
- 3-bolt
- closure/straps:
- 1 Ratchet/2 Velcro
- material (sole/upper):
- Carbon Composite; Microfiber
- video:
- udhcVpGHRKk
- CiiCKICBs_U
- weight:
- 550g/pair (size 42)
- rating:
- 4.5
? Place an order in the next Hours Minutes . Overweight charges may apply to some items.Based on delivery to . Change location
Not the correct shipping zip code? Update your information below.
Enter a valid zip code
Please select options for this product
Find in Store Check availability for
Item availability can change quickly and is not guaranteed.
Stores Within 50 Miles of:
Enter a valid zip code
Please select options for this product
Item availability can change quickly and is not guaranteed.
Please contact your local store to confirm status.
Shipping See options for delivery
Estimated Delivery for
Type Estimated Arrival Date
Two Day
Next Day
Next Day Saturday
Change Shipping Destination
Enter a valid zip code
Please select options for this product
- Important Shipping Information
- Shipping to some countries is not available for this item.
- Additional processing time may be required prior to shipping.
- Learn more about shipping

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Dubai. Yesterday morning at about five a.m. a gas explosion occurred in the paint shop of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, at the main factory in Zuffenhausen. According to first investigations, it seems that gas had escaped from a PVC fusion oven which is used in the drying of paints. At present it is not yet possible to put a figure on the material damage. As the sprinkler system was activated, parts of the production line were under water as well as the paint shop. The police and the fire service as well as the Porsche factory safety unit came immediately to the site of the accident. Two employees were taken to hospital with slight injuries, but were able to be discharged in the meantime.
Porsche is forming a crisis management team headed by Production Manager Michael Macht and Staff Association Chairman Uwe Hück. Both already gathered first on-the-spot impressions of the damage a short time after the accident occurred. A works meeting was immediately called, at which the crisis management team informed workers on the early shift about the accident. The Chairman of the Board, Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, was also continuously informed on the progress of the investigations.
According to present estimates, production of the 911 series will be at a standstill for at least two to three days. Daily production capacity at present is approximately 160 units. Since the body shell assembly, upholstery and engine assembly at the Zuffenhausen factory have not been affected, production of the Cayenne in the Leipzig factory and production of the models in the Boxster series by the Finnish Partner Valmet can go ahead as planned.
Note: Picture material can be downloaded by accredited journalists from the Porsche Press Databank at http://presse.porsche.de/
For additional information on Porsche, please visit the website www.porsche.com or contact Ghada El-Kari, Tel: +9714-2997243,
Fax: +9714-2994911 or e-mail: email@example.com.
© 2017 Porsche Centre Oman SATA LLC. Legal notice.


text:
The Female Detective: The Original Lady Detective, 1864
Alice Spawls writes:
Little more than forty years separate Poe's Dupin, the original fictional detective, and A Study in Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes's first outing, but by the time Conan Doyle put pen to paper everyone was reading detective stories. In the intervening years they multiplied out of sensation and mystery novels, gothic melodramas, feuilletons, casebooks and crime reports and became a genre of their own. Few of the early works are read these days; fewer still are in print, overtaken by their more successful descendants in the two great schools of British detective writing. The late Victorian analytical style of Conan Doyle established the single-problem format: the case is presented, investigated – usually at some risk – and then solved; the explanation of its many subsidiary enigmas withheld until the dénouement. Like Dupin, Holmes is a gentleman amateur whose reasoning invariably outstrips the capabilities of the police. 'All other men are specialists, but his specialism is omniscience,' Holmes says of his brother Mycroft, but he could just as well be talking of himself. The reader can't hope to match his deductions, only marvel at the performance. The era of cold Victorian logic was succeeded by the golden age of the 1920s and 1930s, with its cleverly arranged clues and psycho-social unravelling. In 1928 S.S. Van Dine, the creator of Philo Vance, the American gentleman amateur, laid down Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories for the American Magazine. 'The reader must have equal opportunity with the detective for solving the mystery' was the first rule. The Detection Club, whose members included Agatha Christie, Chesterton and Dorothy L. Sayers, agreed. Their protagonists mix deduction with intuition and observation, making the impossible seem not only logical but obvious.


text:
'I think it's more of a respectful thing'
ROSEBURG, Ore. -- The Oregon State Board of Education is re-examining an issue that could cost the Roseburg School District thousands of dollars.
Students who go to Roseburg High School are known as the Indians, but that could soon change.
The state education board will be discussing school mascots with Native American names this week. That includes the Roseburg Indians, whose logo is a feather.
The district superintendent Larry Parsons, believes changing the mascot would be a hard sell. "We've had 80-90 years of being the Roseburg Indians, and to ask this community to stop being the Roseburg Indians, I think it borders on being cruel."
RHS is one of 16 schools in the state with mascots that could be in jeopardy, including the North Douglas Warriors and Reedsport braves in Douglas County.
Susan Ferris, spokesperson for the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians says the school and the tribe have a good relationship and a mutual respect.
Oregon Department of Education Communication Director Christine Miles, says that the board is looking at the issue because of new research from the American Sociological Association, that shows the use of Native American images as mascots is, "not healthy for children."
Students at Roseburg High told KPIC News on Tuesday that they didn't see anything wrong with the Indian title. "I don't see it as being culturally insensitive," said Sarah Burdett, a senior at the school. "I actually see it as kind of nice because we're representing the Umpqua Indians, that have been around for a long time. If anything, I think it's more of a respectful thing."
There is also the matter of cost: Uniforms, logos throughout school buildings and signs would all have to be changed. This, while school districts already burdened financially would have to foot the bill.
At a time when schools are struggling to make ends meet, Parsons says a mascot change could be an incredibly costly move. "If we were to be forced to eliminate the Indians from our name at the high school, we don't know how much money it would cost, but it could be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars."
Miles says they will decide at Thursday's meeting in Salem whether or not to force a change for the schools' mascots.
Larry Parsons says he will be there, hoping to convince the board to let the school remain the home of the Indians.
The following is the topic summary from Thursday's agenda for the meeting:
ISSUE BEFORE THE BOARD: Discussion on the use of Native American mascots and logos by all schools which receives state funding in Oregon.
On December 7, 2006, Che Butler, Siletz Tribal member and senior at Taft High School, and Luhui Whitebear, Coastal Band Chumash Tribal member, gave a presentation on the use of Native American mascots by Oregon public schools before the State Board of Education. In 2007, the Superintendent of Public Instruction Advisory Committee on Native American Mascots asserted the dignity of every human person and recognized the importance of respecting the cultures and sacred symbols of all Peoples. They recognized the harmful impacts of racial stereotyping of sports mascots in the social identity development and self-esteem of Native American young people. The advisory group publically opposed stereotypes, policies and practices that demeaned and degraded people.
As the Native American Mascot Advisory Committee for the Oregon Superintendent of Instruction, they recommended the following actions:
Eliminate the use of Native American Mascots and logos by all schools receiving state funding in Oregon.
Educate all students about Native American stereotyping and its negative effects.
Use culturally accurate education, materials, curriculum and resources.
They recommended that the Superintendent of Public Instruction propose an administrative rule to the State Board of Education that would mandate a ban on the use of all Native American names, mascots and logos by Oregon Schools that received public funding. In complying with this mandate, they recommended that the school district's use a public involvement process in choosing their new mascot and logo. This recommendation enables the State Board of Education to be in compliance with ORS 326.051(1)(e) which charges the State Board of Education to ensure discrimination practices do not occur in school programs or interscholastic activities. Further clarification of the Boards responsibilities are defined in ORS 659.850 (2) which states that a person may not be subjected to discrimination in any public school or interschool activity. The prohibition of discrimination is additionally stated in OAR 581-021-0045. Subsection (1) this rule says "Discrimination" means any act that unreasonably differentiates treatment, intended or unintended, or any act that is fair in form but discriminatory in operation, either of which is based on age, disability, national origin, race, color, marital status, religion, sex or sexual orientation. ORS and OAR are clear on the prohibition of discrimination. Research findings link the use of Native American symbols as mascots, logos and team names and the detrimental effect on the achievement, education, self-concept, and self-esteem of Native American students and send an improper message to everyone of the true meaning and spirit of being of American Indian heritage. That being said, the school district obligations stated in OAR 581-022-0606 cannot be ignored. This OAR requires School districts to have Continuous Improvement Plans which provides safe educational environment to promote student achievement.
The recommendation to ban the use of all Native American names, mascots and logos by Oregon Schools that received public funding was broadly reported in the media. The Superintendent also sought input from tribal leaders on the recommendation. Some schools have made progress in relation to the recommendations and some have not.
The perpetuation of derogatory images of any one individual or group leads to misinformation and contributes to a hostile learning environment. The elimination of Native American mascots can lead to the end of culturally abusive behavior and this piece of institutionalized racism towards Native American people. The Advisory Committees recommended action will benefit all students and supports the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The United States Commission on Civil Rights on April 13, 2001 issued the following statement:
"The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights calls for an end to the use of Native American images and team names by non-Native schools. The Commission deeply respects the right of all Americans to freedom of expression under the First Amendment and in no way would attempt to prescribe how people can express themselves. However, the Commission believes that the use of Native American images and nicknames in schools is insensitive and should be avoided. In addition, some Native American and civil rights advocates maintain that these mascots may violate anti-discrimination laws."
The use of Native American names, images and symbols are based upon stereotypical qualities or traits often attributed to ethnic groups in the past. While originally justified as "honoring" Native Americans, Native Americans feel marginalized instead. In a published article, Dr. Cornel Pewewardy asserts the following:
"As long as such negative mascots and logos remain within the arena of school activities, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children are learning to tolerate racism in schools. Finally, I challenge educators to provide the intellectual leadership that will teach a critical perspective and illuminate the cultural violence associated with Indian mascots used in schools. Inaction in the face of racism is racism. As culturally responsive educators, we must understand that 'enslaved minds cannot teach liberation.' That's why educators can't ignore Indian mascots.
All students, without exception, have the right to an educational environment that is free from any form of harassment or distortion of Native American people. The use of Native American mascots can prevent the achievement of this goal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution and administrative rule that eliminates the use of Native American mascots and logos by all schools that receive state funding.


text:
Big Girl in a Skinny World: Swan by Clements Ribeiro
Art history is always more fun when studied through the lens of fashion. This fall's curriculum calls for an intro to Baroque, the art movement of the late 1500s to 1700s marked by ornate details and gilded, decorative motifs. Using textured fabrics — think velvet and silk tapestries — designers like Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi manipulate light and shadows to dramatic effect (not unlike Rembrandt or Rubens). When worn, the resulting masterpieces render each day a grand exhibition.
RINGS $165 each, Tom Binns Design; (917) 475-1412.
Even More Plus Size Trends for Fall


text:
Fertility Preservation by Ovarian and Oocyte Cryopreservation (HFPP)
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
- Full Text View
- Tabular View
- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
|Female Patients Aged 5-35 Prior to Systemic Chemotherapy With Significant Risk of Ovarian Toxicity
|Procedure: ovarian transplantation
|Phase 2 Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Study That Establishes the Potential of Fertility Preservation in Young Female Patients by Oocyte in Vitro Maturation and Cryopreservation and Ovarian Cortex Cryopreservation and Transplantation
- risks involved in laparoscopic oophorectomy [ Time Frame: 10 years ]
- Ability to restore fertility by ovarian cortex transplantation [ Time Frame: 10 years ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 2000
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|January 2010
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: OCCT
Patients referred to ovarian cryopreservation.
Procedure: ovarian transplantation
Patients will undergo laparoscopic oophorectomy, aspiration of oocytes and maturation followed by cryopreservation. In case of ovarian failure and approval by treating physicians, restoration of fertility will be attempted by thawing of oocytes or by transplantation of ovarian cortex to induce ovulation and obtain oocytes for fertilization and embryo transfer.
Detailed Description:
Advances in early detection and increasing success of chemotherapy have made cancer therapy a curable disease. In children and adolescents with cancer, cure rates approach 75%. These cure rates are achieved in great part due to the use of intensive chemotherapy, and in some cases, radiation. The use of these treatment modalities is associated with significant toxicity, including the potential for gonadal damage and subsequent reduced fertility. Aggressive chemotherapy is, however, usually gonadotoxic and results in infertility in many pediatric patients. Ovarian damage is drug and dose dependant and increases with patient age at treatment. Increasing numbers of young cancer survivors are therefore experiencing infertility related to their past cancer treatment. Having children thus becomes an important issue for young cancer patients.
Cryopreservation of sperm is an effective method that is offered to pre- and post-adolescent males. Female gametes were however, not readily amenable to cryopreservation though the use of vitrification recently resulted in improved results. Nevertheless, this method is not applicable for young girls as it requires prolonged induction of ovulation and vaginal sonography to complete aspiration of oocytes. Similarly, In vitro fertilization (IVF) may be offered only to patients beyond adolescence. Ovulation induction requires a few weeks delay in the initiation of cancer treatment.
Since ovarian stimulation is generally not a feasible option for young girls and adolescents, strategies for preserving fertility in these patients usually include ovarian cryopreservation, an experimental technology with some success in animal studies, recently resulting in few deliveries following human transplantations. Although the technique remains investigational, it is being increasingly offered to women undergoing cancer treatment. In prepubertal girls ovarian cryopreservation is the only option for potentially preserving ovarian function. As we and others have shown, it is probable that methods of ovarian transplantation with vascular anastomosis will be applied in the future.
We have recently recommended that following individual consultation by a multi-disciplinary team, all female pediatric cancer patients and their families should be counseled regarding side effects of chemotherapy and be offered ovarian preservation.
The methodology of ovarian cortex preservation, pioneered by Gosden is currently routine in many centers in a few countries. Nevertheless, it is realized that the future use of this cryopreserved ovarian cortex may be limited due to cellular injury during cryopreservation and due to the tissue ischemic damage following transplantation.
Furthermore, cryobanking of ovarian cortex preserves only the smallest (primordial and primary) follicles, since all preovulatory antral follicles, which contain GV stage oocytes will not survive the procedure. We thus currently propose to all patients undergoing ovarian cryopreservation to perform integrated oocyte aspiration from antral follicles of the tissue, followed by in vitro maturation (IVM) and oocyte cryopreservation as an additional fertility-preserving method. The aim of this study was to analyze oocyte detection and IVM success rates in young girls and adolescents using this combined method.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|5 Years to 35 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients before chemotherapy with significant risk to future fertility
Exclusion Criteria:
- high operative risk
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00578500
|Contact: Ariel Revel, MD
|Contact: Assaf Ben Meir, MD
|Hadassah University Hospital
|Jerusalem, Israel, 91128
|Contact: Ariel Revel, MD 97226776424 email@example.com
|Contact: Assaf Ben Meir, MD 97226776424 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator:
|Ariel Revel, MD
|Hadassah university hospital
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Ariel Revel, Hadassah Medical Organization
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00578500 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 19, 2007
|Last Updated:
|December 19, 2007
Keywords provided by Hadassah Medical Organization:
chemotherapy, female, fertility preservation, gonadotoxicity
oophorectomy, in vitro maturation, ovarian cryopreservation,
oocyte cryopreservation, ovarian transplantation
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


text:
First off Jack would need to be resigned before I would even think about this.
TJ Ford for Marvin Williams of the Hawks (sign and trade)
This would give us a great young wing rotation and get rid of Ford which seems to be popular on this forum. It would give the hawks a decent PG which they seem to need.
a 4 team trade (very realistic I know ) with NYK, Cle, and Den
Pacers send
Troy Murphy 11mil
Pacers Receive
Ty Lawson 1.9 mil (once he is signed)
Steven Hunter 3.7 mil
Jared Jeffries 6.5 mil
We get Lawson to learn behind JJ and some filler that will save a little bit of money over Murphy in the next few years. Plus it would force JOB to play Hans and McBob more at PF.
Cleveland sends
Zydrunas Ilgauskas 11.5 mil
Cleveland receives
Troy Murphy 11 mil
this makes sense to a lot of people...... I think so anyway.
New York sends
Chris Duhon 6 mil
Jared Jeffries 6.5 mil
New York receives
Zydrunas Ilgauskas 11.5 mil
they unload one of their hindering contracts in Jeffries and improve themselves talent wise as well.
Denver sends
Steven Hunter 3.7 mil
Ty Lawson 1.9 mil
Denver receives
Chris Duhon 6 mil
since Denver is a title contending team Duhon is a much better option than Lawson and is low risk since he is in the last year of his deal.
Maybe the Pacers don't get enough back in the trade, I was trying the make the trade make more sense for the other teams. But the deal would give us a potential starting PG and more financial flexibility.
Both deals would leave the roster like this
PG: Jack / Lawson
Wings: Granger / Rush / Williams
PF: Hansbrough / McRoberts
C: Hibbert / Foster


text:
Kurt Russell Photo 340x449
Kurt Russell
Kurt Vogel Russell (born March 17, 1951) is an American television and film actor. In 1979, Russell was nominated for an Emmy Award for the made-for-television film Elvis.
Kurt Russell & other news
Kurt Russell will replace Kevin Costner in 'Django Unchained'
Selena Gomez Needs Help to Find Australian Boyfriend
Halle Berry is Fine after Divorce
Subscribe to our weekly celebrity newsletter and receive the week's trending celebrity photos and wallpapers.


text:
Tigers, Royals set makeup game for August
DETROIT -- The Tigers and Royals have officially scheduled their makeup game from last month's rainout, as the clubs will play a day-night doubleheader on Friday, Aug. 16, the next time Kansas City is in town.
The afternoon game, scheduled for a 1:08 p.m. ET first pitch, is the makeup game. Tickets from the April 23 rainout are good for that game, with no exchange necessary. The nightcap, starting at 7:08, is the regularly-scheduled game, requiring a different ticket.
Both games will be televised locally on Fox Sports Detroit and MLB.TV.
The teams opted for a day-night doubleheader to create a five-game, four-day weekend series, rather than play on a common off-day the following Monday, Aug. 19. Both sides have so few off-days in August that it would have left them in a long stretch of games.
For the Tigers, Aug. 19 is the only off-day from Aug. 2-Sept. 4. For the Royals, it's their lone day off between July 30 and Aug. 25. Any makeup game that leaves a team playing more than 20 days in a row requires a vote of the players.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text:
Company acquires their first licensed property...
For a great selection of action figures and collectibles, check out BigBadToyStore.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, SmallJoes.com, PastGenerationToys.com, SuperHeroToys.com, MonkeyDepot.com, HobbyLinkJapan.com, and Sekaido.com.
For a great selection of pop culture t-shirts and apparel, check out TShirtGurus.com and 80sTees.com.
Forty-two years ago the space race between the United States and Russia was in full swing, and a full wave of action figures known as The Outer Space Men was released that caught the imagination of a generation. Although the initial salvo of characters was well received, the characters that were to be part of the second wave, collectively referred to as "The World of Tomorrow," never made it into production and currently only exist as elaborate prototypes/ production samples in the homes of a couple of fortunate collectors.
Fast forward to today... Four Horsemen Toy Design Studios have been able to have a hand in the successful re-launches of many of their favorite toy lines from their childhood, but a few of their favorite properties have so far been unobtainable to them – until now.
Collaborating closely with the property's creator, Mel Birnkrant, the Four Horsemen their first venture into licensed properties - The Outer Space Men! Already well into production, the first two 3-3/4 inch scaled waves of The Outer Space Men will consist of two characters per wave.
Wave one will be:
Astro-Nautilus: the Man from Neptune
Featuring four articulated tentacles and his regal undersea trident.
Inferno: the Flame Man of Mercury
Wielding his fiery flame blaster and removable helmet.
Wave two will contain:
Xodiac: the Man from Saturn
Will come armed with his Saturnian scepter, disintegrator pistol, and removable helmet.
Metamorpho: the Man from Alpha Centauri
Brandishing his morpho-gun, alpha sensor, and transforming facial features.
The Outer Space Men creator, Mel Birnkrant has given the Four Horsemen full access to all of the OSM archives in order to assure the highest quality and coolest new interpretations of the characters possible, but the collaboration doesn't end there.
In an effort to re-introduce The Outer Space Men to as wide an audience as possible, new play features have been added into this new version of a classic toy line. Working directly with Matt Doughty, owner of Onell Designs, the Four Horsemen have incorporated Onell Designs' innovative Glyos joint system into The Outer Space Men, making them almost 100% compatible with all of Onell designs' releases. The Outer Space Men is something that both the Four Horsemen and Matt have been discussing for years now, and it just seemed like the perfect property in which to incorporate the phenomenal Glyos "fit function".
As production nears completion, more images and product availability info will be released. The release of The Outer Space Men marks a new approach to action figure production for the Four Horsemen, and more info about this, other announcements and what role the Horsemen's FANtastic Exclusive venture will play in all of this will come next week.
Source: Edited Four Horsemen PR


text:
Tomorrow night my gorgeous niece Alyson (who's a special ed teacher and only been teaching a few years) will come to get some of the more prized things I've been saving for her. Her mom, my generous sister Pam, is also coming with her SUV to help me move the things home that I'm keeping (plus the refrigerator that I saved a spot for in my new blogging office.)
Cook a minute or so, then crumble the feta over the top of the avocado and cook 2-3 minutes more. Then cover pan and cook until the frittata is starting to brown on the bottom and barely set on top, about 10 minutes covered.
Feta Cheese and Avocado Mini-Frittata for Two
(Makes two servings, recipe created by Kalyn.)
1 T olive oil
1 T + 1 T thinly sliced green onions
4 eggs
1 T low-fat milk
1/2 tsp. Spike Seasoning (optional but recommended)
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 avocado, diced into pieces about 1/2 inch
3 T crumbled Feta cheese (or less)
South Beach Diet / Low-Carb Diet Suggestions:
Find More Recipes Like This One:
Nutritional Information?
More Recipe Ideas with Feta Cheese and Avocado:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Salad with Tomato, Avocado, Feta, Shrimp, and Caper Vinaigrette from Kalyn's Kitchen
Avocado, Feta, and Spinach Salad from Thyme for Cooking
Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime, Mint, and Feta from Kalyn's Kitchen
(Want even more feta cheese and avocado recipes? I find these recipes from other blogs using Food Blog Search.)


text:
The Hamburger Hop is the kickoff event for one of the biggest annual food events in Chicago: Chicago Gourmet, sponsored by Bon Appétit. It took place last Friday, bringing 15 chefs from across the city in a massive battle of the burger. Judges included Lin Brehmer from WXRT; Molly Each, managing editor of Chicago Sun-Times Splash magazine; Graham Elliot, judge on FOX's MasterChef; Yoshi Katsumura, owner/chef of Yoshi's Café (Judge's Winner, Hamburger Hop 2012); Hubert Keller, owner/chef of Fleur de Lys; and Keith Villa, founder of Blue Moon Brewing Company.
After all the charcoal smoke cleared, two winners emerged. The People's Choice award went to Food Network star Jeff Mauro for his burger featuring engine sauce, crispy cherry pepper, and jalapeño Havarti. The Judge's Choice award went to chef Scott Walton for the Howells & Hood Kimchi Burger.
The 15 participating restaurants were:
- Cortland's Garage
- The Gage
- Rockit Burger Bar
- Phil Stefani's 437 Rush
- Rosebud Restaurants
- Keefer's Restaurant
- Benny's Chop House
- The Park Grill
- Stanley's Kitchen and Tap
- "Sandwich King" Jeff Mauro
- RL Restaurant
- Haray Caray's Italian Steakhouse
- Three Aces
- Hackney's
- Howells and Hood
Check out all the fun burger action in the slideshow, folks!
About the author: After a failed attempt at starting a chain of theme restaurants called "Smellen Keller," Dennis Lee traveled the world to discover his true passion. Sadly, midwifery didn't pan out. Now he works in a cubicle, and screws around as much as possible. Follow his shenanigans on Twitter.


text:
Now this is how you "staycation" in style.
The Latest
Quiksilver presents: "Depth Perception" - Official Trailer
Deep in winter, and even deeper in British Columbia, you'll find more than just one of the world's best places to ride — around every corner, some wild natural phenomena seems to be taking place… Quiksilver proudly presents Depth Perception, Travis Rice's latest (…)
Catching Up with Alex Sorgente
Follow Alex Sorgente live on Red Bull TV this weekend: http://win.gs/VansParkSeriesShanghai at Vans Park Series World Championships in Shanghai, China. Alex Sorgente has been traveling the world to skate since he was 10 years old, he has won or finished on (…)
Riding the Black Pearl on a BMX
Kenneth Tencio, Daniel Dhers and Drew Bezanson ride Black Pearl skatepark – the largest skate park in the Western Hemisphere.
Vans and Pyramid Country Create Limited Release Glow-in-the-Dark Half Cab Pro
Costa Mesa, CALIF. (September 20, 2017) – Vans Pro Skate presents a special, limited-release glow-in-the-dark Half Cab Pro inspired by Arizona-based skateboarding collective, Pyramid Country. Spawned from the psychedelic Sonoran Desert in the summer of (…)
BNQT Babes: 15 sexy, fit shots of Maayan Peri
Maayan Peri will be the easiest Instagram follow you'll ever make. Enjoy the view… 5 more fit photos of Maayan Peri on the next page. 1 2 …3
Radical Times in Southern California
Radical Times SoCal – Your Boardrider's Guide to a great slice of the Golden State. Allure. That's what it is! When gold was discovered in California in the 1800s, it resulted in a population boom that saw tens of thousands of runaways, castaways, rebels and (…)
YETI Presents: Arctic Red
Before the kill, there is the hunt. Through fair chase hunts, Tavis Molnar protects the opportunity for his hunters to test their own capabilities and create an experience in those chapters that precede the kill.
Van's presents its first global snowboard film - LANDLINE.
Vans is proud to announce the brand's first-ever full-length snowboard film, LANDLINE. Shot primarily on Kodak 16mm film, LANDLINE. conveys a raw, behind the lens perspective of the Vans snowboard team as they travel the globe showcasing their creative (…)
BNQT Babes: Model Thais Vieira shows off her perfect body
It doesn't get better than the perfect body of model Thais Vieira. Enjoy the view… 5 more perfect shots of Thais Vieira on the next page. 1 2 …3


text:
Posted 6 years ago
(124 items)
I got this from a guy that was trying to empty his parents' estate. He didn't know anything about it and said it didn't work... but it does. It will ring up a sale and open the drawer just like it's supposed to. Works great. I haven't taken it apart to try to get the receipt mechanism to work, and the original walnut finish is in Fair+ condition. The provenance we have been able to establish indicates that this was used at a pharmacy in Tulsa, OK until the early '70s.
I know this sample isn't as valuable as the older models, especially those in excellent condition; but, for what I paid the guy, I got a steal.


text:
StudioJC Blog
A Trip To The South!
Friday, August 19, 2016
Jack Crosthwaite
RECENT Posts
27 Apr, 2017
Our Top Nomad Products!
If you are wanting the perfect stylish stand for your Apple Watch, then look no further...
02 Apr, 2017
For a chance to win an Phinexi Battery Case click here! See our blog post on the battery case! Submit entries by 30th April 2017 for a chance to win.
19 Mar, 2017
Phinexi Battery Case
When we think of battery cases for our phones, we automatically think of the large brand Mophie as the industry standard. I'm guilty of this myself. However...
12 Mar, 2017
Using HTML & CSS Part 2
This blog post is part 2 of a brief guide on HTML and CSS, why not have a read?
05 Mar, 2017
Using HTML & CSS Part 1
This blog post is part 1 of a brief guide on some HTML and CSS codes that you can copy and paste for use on your own blog or website. Although, I insist on taking the time to learn how to write HTML & CSS and understand what each code's function is, sometimes when learning you need a code in which you're able to pinch!
30 Jan, 2017
UniBox Review
The UniBox is an innovative subscription box aimed at students, primarily university students. The subscription box comes packed with handy goodies and also snacks & treats...
19 Jan, 2017
Never Buy Ink Cartridges Again?!
Gone are the days having to spend an absolute fortune on Ink Cartridges, only to replace them a couple of months later...
06 Jan, 2017
Top 10 Tech January 2017!
1. Chipolo Plus 2. Logitech Z200 Speakers 3. Lumsing Harmonica Battery 4. Philips Hue 5. Audbos Earbuds 6. Logitech MX Master 7. iHome Smart Plug 8. Chromecast Ultra 9. HooToo Shuttle USB-C Hub 10. Google Home These are our January 2017 top tech, if you would like to purchase any of these items or find out more information, please visit this link!
29 Dec, 2016
Olixar 4-in-1 Power Up Kit
The Olixar Power Up Kit 4-in-1 Charging Pack is an incredible pack for voyagers and especially handy for...


text:
The Outbreak Has Been Contained...
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, Toynk.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.
The Walking Dead Minimates Series 2, based on the hit comic book by Robert Kirkman, will arrive later this month from Diamond Select Toys, and we've got packaged pictures of the entire assortment. Andrea and her short-packed sister Amy (with zombies) will only be at comic shops and specialty stores, while Lori and Morgan (with zombies) will only be at Toys"R"Us and toysrus.com. Shared between both markets will be a two-pack of zombies and the sword-wielding Michonne (with zombie). Each Minimate is 2 inches tall and comes with multiple interchangeable parts and accessories.


text:
Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Conditioner Reviews
Tousle Me Terrible...........My family has gone through every formula offered by Herbal Essences. We run into the same problem every time...build up. The first 2 or 3 times the shampoos and conditioners worked great and then they starting building up and giving all 4 of us (2 adults, 2 teenagers) oily roots and frizzy ends. I know a lot of people love Herbal Essences but we don't anymore based on experience. — 5 years, 6 months agopowerwoman033 | 509 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 4 people said helpful
smells greatthick, rich and creamy it didnt leave a heavy residue on my thick hair. unfortunately i didnt end up with glam rock waves like in the commercial but my hair was soft and a shiny. — 7 years, 8 months agocorizotti | 550 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 6 people said helpful
Tousle is the best!I've used all kinds of conditioners costing me anywhere from $.99 to $35.00 a bottle and it seems this works best for me. My hairdresser commented on how healthy my hair was - she was amazed considering I color my hair at home. I always ask about shampoo/conditioner recommendations and my current hairdresser told me "it's a personal choice" and she couldn't be more right! I LOVE this stuff! It...read more leaves my hair smelling wonderful and it provides my hair with volume regardless if I curl, diffuse or straighten it. Thank You Clairol! — 6 years, 7 months agoSwoldierGirl72 | 342 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 8 people said helpful
smells goodThis product smells good, and I really like some of the styling products in this line. However, my fine, color treated, damage-prone hair really needs a conditioner that is a bit more heavy-duty than this one. I'd say this is a fine product if you have normal hair and want something that will give you a bit a volume and smells great. — 6 years agoLaurelJ | 153 reviews
too heavy...I have been using this conditioner, along with the shampoo, for several weeks now. At first I was pretty happy with them, but for the last couple of weeks my hair never seems like it's totally clean. I'm wondering if this conditioner is leaving some funky residue behind, because my hair doesn't look or feel completely clean right after my shower, even though I know I rinsed the crap out of it, and...read more my roots and bangs are also getting greasy wayyy faster. I love the smell and the concept, but something's not working quite right for me. — 7 years, 11 months agoNotQuiteGlam | 190 reviews
Perfect partner to a great smelling shampoo!Okay, so maybe I'm not even in the ballpark of perfect like the model! But I did really like the products, it was pretty easy to achieve a more soft and tousled look so it's an appropriate name for the collection. I used the Tousle Me Softly shampoo & conditioner then towel dried my hair until it was closer to damp than wet. I applied the Tousle Me Softly mousse all over my ha...read moreir and lightly combed through my hair with my fingers. I also sprayed a little bit of the collection's spray gel onto my roots just for good measure! I twisted parts of my hair up (about 5 sections) and away from my face and clipped them into place, letting them down as I dried that section with high heat, keeping the shape of the twist intact as I was drying it. You can cup the twist in your hand and lightly unwind it as it gets drier, I find that helps define more of a wave pattern instead of a curl– it's all about the waves! Once my hair was dry, I lightly broke apart some of the tighter twisted sections into place with my fingers, almost raking them through then sprayed a decent amount of the Tousle Me Softly hairspray, and wah-lah! I was happy with the result, beach waves for a girl with shorter hair! It looks totally gorge on you girls with longer hair, I'm totally envious by the way. — 8 years, 3 months agoBeautyJunkieAmber | 231 reviews
Okay conditionerThis is a lightweight conditioner that doesn't leave a residual feeling in your hair. Recommended for those who have healthy strands which do not require much moisture. — 6 years, 7 months agoPsy1ocke | 155 reviews
Disappointing.I love Herbal Essences! But this product was really bad for my hair. I have long and dry hair, so I wanted to get a tousled look without pumping a ton of products into my hair. I tried this and after a week, I had a crazy amount of split ends and the beginnings of a dred head. I brushed and brushed my hair but it was still knotty. I don't recommend this to anyone with dry hair, it will drive you crazy! — 3 years, 7 months agokbbb22 | 3 reviews
God awfulThis conditioner doesn't moisturize or reduce frizz any more than the $.99 vo5 conditioner. I'm glad I bought it on clearance because I threw it out after one use. It completely dried out my hair in the worst way. Will never buy it again. — 3 years, 7 months agodaniel_bennett | 37 reviews
herbal essences tousle me softly conditioneri love this conditioner bought it at a really good sell. and it works great. smells really good made my hair soft and completely detangled my hair. really good conditioner. — 3 years, 7 months agocharlotte_jacobs | 4 reviews
to top
My Reasons for Reporting This


text: I never have. Several reasons I guess. One, I spend enough time and money at Conseco during the Pacers season. Two, I fear the whole time sitting there, I'd be comparing to the Pacers (OK insert joke here). Three, Never have been offered a free tickets. Fourth, I don't like womens basketball - heck I don't even like mens college basketball - so I doubt I'd like womens pro ball


text: I looked through this forum, and didn't see anything like this here, so thought I would ask. What are some of the key differences between Theravada and Mahayana? For instance, one that I actually know of is that Theravada believes that one brings about their own enlightenment, rather than depending on Bodhisattvas as most Mahayana traditions.


text:
US Soliders Break it Down to Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe'
My mind was totally made up. The corgi version of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" was hands down the best-- surpassing Sparty, President Obama, this random guy, and even Cookie Monster. And then, I watched these US soldiers break down it military style at a Kandahar base in Afghanistan. I've got a new a favorite! Check out the video after the jump!


text:
Better to make decisions for the long-term rather than short-term gains.
I note that practically all leaders make decisions based on short-term gain rather than consider the long-term impacts of how such decisions impact future generations. What is being left for future generations is a toxic legacy which will result in a harsh life for them.
How sad it seems that future generations will never see living species we take for granted today; or that they will be paying the accumulated public debt we have left for them; or that the world will be reduced to a bloody battleground of war; or all the land, water and air will be polluted; or that instead of abundance future generations will suffer shortages of water, food and energy.
Until decision makers change their attitude… fast… then the legacy we are leaving to future children, it would be an act of kindness to have no children at all, so they won't suffer its consequences.
Sustainability Action 9 : conserve electricity.
I have from today made a point of making sure that all lights, gadgets and equipment are switched off when not in use, thus to conserve energy. Such action saves money, but also prevents wastage of energy.


text:
Patrick Hajovsky
Associate Professor of Art History
Areas of expertise
Pre-Columbian and Colonial Latin America
Patrick Hajovsky researches pre-Columbian cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andes as well as the Spanish colonial Viceroyalties of New Spain (Mexico) and Peru. He teaches courses in the Arts of Mesoamerica and the ancient Andes, indigenous manuscripts and literacy, colonial Latin America, and Medieval and Golden Age Spain.
Ph.D., University of Chicago 2007
Newsletter Editor and Webmaster
Association for Latin American Art
January 01, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching is a process of immersing students in new ideas while equipping them with the necessary skills to communicate effectively about art and its history. My courses in pre-Columbian and colonial Latin American art not only provide a broad appreciation for art, but they also teach how to appreciate ancient and foreign objects according to their own aesthetic values, and, more importantly, how to relate these values to modern contexts. Class activities range from lectures and discussions about texts and images that develop ways of looking at different cultural practices, to writing assignments that develop strategies of describing context and providing relevant interpretations.
Previous Courses
Art of Mesoamerica; Art of the Andes; Aztec & Inca Imperial Arts; Native Books, Images & Objects; Latin American Cities & Frontiers; Painting a New World; Art of Spain, 711-1700
Hajovsky researches on the intersections of Aztec ritual spaces, verbal metaphors, and materialism, especially as interpreted through sculptural iconography and transformed in colonial-period texts and images. His recent work focuses on Moteuczoma, the last Aztec sovereign, including the king's representation and reputation as Great Speaker in Aztec monuments and rituals, and their transformation under Spanish colonialsm.
His first publication, "André Thevet's 'true' portrait of Moctezuma and its European legacy" (2009) explores European prints of Moctezuma from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century, and shows how truth was constituted in European portraiture and how it was contested across political divides. Download article here. He contributed to the British Museum exhibition catalog Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler (2009), and is advancing research into posthumous, colonial-period portraits of Moctezuma and their relationship to Baroque theater in New Spain and in Europe.
He is author of "Without a Face: Voicing Moctezuma II's Image at Chapultepec Park, Mexico City", which explores the construction of the antique image of Moctezuma and its transformations by various colonial authors. See Newstory here. Download article here.
His first book, On the Lips of Others: Moteuczoma's Fame in Aztec Monuments and Rituals, will be published by University of Texas Press in June 2015. In it, Hajovsky explores the politics of Moteuczoma's fame through hieroglyphic inscriptions, portraiture, and ritual behavior in and around the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, to show how the king's presence operated in a duality of sound and image to convey his role as Great Speaker, the Aztec title analogous to 'king'. Copy available from UTP.
Hajovsky is completing a monograph project that examines the patronage of miraculous images in Cuzco, Peru, in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. During this time, the popularity of Our Lady of the Remedies waxed and waned before and after the great earthquake of 1650, while another miraculous image known as Our Lord of the Earthquakes eventually shadowed her renown. Hajovsky posits that through civic rituals, especially Corpus Christi, indigenous cofradias (brotherhoods) shaped and transformed the social memory of this patriarch.
Current and future projects include studies in Aztec luxury and sacrifice, Baroque representations of Moteuczoma, Aztec style and chronology, and a comparative hermeneutics of Aztec and Inca aesthetics.
Professional Work
Editorial Board member for Oxford Art Online and Grove Encyclopedia of Latin American Art and Architecture
On the Lips of Others: Moteuczoma's Fame in Aztec Monuments and Rituals. Austin: University of Texas Press (forthcoming, June 2015).
"Without a Face: Voicing Moctezuma II's Image at Chapultepec Park, Mexico City." In Seeing Across Cultures in the Early Modern World, edited by Jeanette Peterson and Dana Leibsohn. Ashgate Press (in press, 2012).
"Portrait(s) of Moctezuma." In Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler. London: British Museum Press, 2009. Catalog numbers 126, 127, 129, 130, 131.
"André Thevet's 'True' Portrait of Moctezuma and its European Legacy," in Word & Image 25:4 (2009), 335-52.
Groups & Affiliations
College Art Association
Association for Latin American Art
Latin American Studies Association
Renaissance Society of America
American Society for Ethnohistory


text:
Tonight a boat will crash into Kingston riverside, injuring several passengers on board.
But fear not, for it is only a training session for the RNLI life boat crew.
Teddington RNLI will carry out a practice rescue mission with Turks Launches near Kingston Bridge, starting at 7pm.
The exercise, used as a training method for the lifeboat crew, will simulate a collision of a boat with passengers on board.
The crew will pretend the passengers are injured and will handle the exercise as if it is a real scenario.


text:
Dr. Jean Compas MD
- Internal Medicine Brooklyn, NY
Vitals cannot verify whether or not this professional is currently practicing. We recommend that you attempt to contact the provider to verify their status. Please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any additional information.
Dr. Jean Compas, MD is a Doctor primarily located in Brooklyn, NY, with other offices in Jamaica, NY and Brooklyn, NY (and 4 other locations). His specialties include Internal Medicine. Dr. Compas is affiliated with Brooklyn University Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He speaks English.
Find out the languages this doctor/ or staff may speak.
View all
Specialties & Expertise
Dr. Jean Compas has the following 1 specialty.
Internal Medicine
An internist is a physician who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the adult population—both acute and chronic.
These doctors are often who adults see as their primary physicians because they treat a broad range of illnesses that do not require surgical or specialist interventions. They also work to help a patient maintain optimal health in order to prevent the onset of disease.
In addition to treating the common cold and flu, internists also treat chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
Health Guides
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which your body is unable to maintain a normal blood sugar (glucose) level.
more health guides
Locations & Directions
Nearby Doctors
Dr. Jean Compas, MD is similar to these 3 Doctors near Brooklyn, NY.


text:
Braves make spring roster moves
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Atlanta Braves trimmed their spring roster by six players today, as three players were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, two were re-assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and one was given his unconditional release.
Left-handed pitcher Ryan Buchter and outfielders Jose Constanza and Joey Terdoslavich were optioned to Gwinnett, while infielders Tyler Greene and Tommy La Stella were re-assigned to Gwinnett. In addition, right-handed pitcher Freddy Garcia was given his unconditional release.
Atlanta now has 29 active players remaining in its Major League camp. The Braves begin the 2014 campaign on Monday, March 31, at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m., SportSouth).


text:
|Trad, 5 pitches, Grade III
|YDS: 5.11a French: 6c Ewbanks: 22 UIAA: VII+ ZA: 22 British: E3 5c [details]
|Chip Chace & Pat Ellingwood, 1984
|Page Views:
|Submitted By:
|Ben Folsom on Oct 25, 2001
|RAIN, WET ROCK and RAPTOR CLOSURES: The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Also please ask and be aware of Raptor Closures in areas such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek MORE INFO >>>
|Comments on Fine Jade
|Add Comment
|Show which comments —
Comments displayed oldest to newest — Skip Ahead to the Most Recent Dated May 20, 2017
By Anonymous Coward
Nov 1, 2001
|It should be stated that on your first time up this route, you should definitely do the original finish. It can easily be dismissed due to the "5.7" grade but it is FAR more adventuresome and, I would argue, higher quality than the bolted finish. Description: belay from the base of the bolt ladder. Hand traverse the ledge with no feet and lots of exposure straight left and belay just around the corner. A #4 Camalot helps protect the traverse for the 2nd. The final pitch heads up the obvious feature around the corner. I won't give the beta for the finish, but it isn't as weird as many of the guidebook route descriptions make it out to be.
By Aaron Shupp
Feb 5, 2002
|I also like the old finish.I was able to do the hand traverse and the corner to the top in one pitch. If you don't place much pro on the traverse (there isn't much to speak of anyway), the rope drag isn't bad at all. So, three pitches including the historical finish are possible with a 60m rope.
By Frank Stock
Apr 8, 2002
In the for what its worth catagory:
With 2 - 200 foot ropes, you can get down in two raps. The first rap takes you to the nice belay just below the crux with 5 feet to spare, and the second rap puts you on the ground with perhaps 40 feet to spare. I wish I had paid more attention to the midpoint going up, because I think you probably could get off the top with 1 200 footer, but I wouldn't want to bet my life on it.
Very nice stuff, fun summit. Agree with all of the above, the traverse pitches are a kick.
Cheers, Frank
By M. Morley
From: Sacramento, CA
Mar 30, 2003
|First off, frickin' incredible! Hats off to Chip and Pat for spotting this beauty! An elegant line combined with exposed, varied climbing. Every pitch is a winner. Don't bother hauling up a #4 Camalot to protect the 4th (traverse pitch), as it isn't necessary. The only #4 placement I made on the entire route was about 20' up on the first pitch, but there is good gear directly above and below. My gear recommendation: doubles from blue TCUs to #3 Camalots, with an extra red (#1) and gold (#2) Camalot. Enjoy!
By Anonymous Coward
Mar 31, 2003
|Most, if not all, 5.11a desert leaders will want the #4 Camalot for the pod on the first pitch. Most people will find this section to be the crux of the climb.
By Charles Vernon
From: Tucson, AZ
Sep 16, 2003
Here's another vote for bringing the #4 on P1. Put it this way: you don't need it for safety, but if the climbing is at your limit, it may give you the peace of mind to make the difference between sending and hanging. Plus, it frees up the good hand jams, where you would otherwise have to place pro after the wide stuff.
The bolt is not only old and scary, but is next to a good #2 Camalot placement rather than the wide section.
By Jakester
Nov 24, 2003
|The #4 could go either way--if you place it on the first pitch, you can then clip it to an anchor above and grab it on the way down. The climb can be done in three pitches: from the ground to just below the "crux" 5.11 fingers, then to just below the bolts, then the top. Amazing route, tough and pumpy from the get-go.
By Max Schon
May 13, 2004
|First of all, the bolted line at the end of Fine Jade is actually the proper finish to Coyote Calling. Second, that section is not .11a, more like .10, the 5.7 finish is WAY more fun. Third, a #4 Cam on the first pitch!? Fine Jade is one of the few towers you don't need such a big piece.
By Aimee Rose
From: Bend, or
Mar 23, 2006
|Wow, more like 5.10, for the bolted finish? Were we on the same route? I regularly climb 5.12 sport and I couldn't make the moves on the 5.11 final pitch. I took a whipper on the first bolt (coming close to the ledge) and then not wanting to hit the ledge, actually put my fingers through the second bolt- scary, but effective. You must be about 6 foot tall for that pitch to feel easy! In retrospect, I wish we would have done the traverse finish.
By Mike
From: Phoenix
Oct 17, 2006
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|What a wonderful route. IMHO the pod low on the 1st pitch was harder than the "crux" second pitch finger crack. I actually thought it was harder to follow the 1st than it was to lead the second. As for the last pitch, I thoroughly enjoyed the classic finish.
By Luke Malatesta
From: Moab Utah
Aug 15, 2007
|Just did this route on Aug 12.....Amazing...nobody around, super quality and sustained for the most part.
By James Tucker
Apr 29, 2008
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
We just climbed Fine Jade yesterday. I agree with Mike's comment about the first pitch being harder than the technical crux in some ways. The individual moves are probably easier, but it's a little awkward and it's right off the ground. Maybe I just wasn't warmed up yet. I also found the last pitch to be honest 5.11 sport, but in a tricky way, not a pumpy way. I'm tall and found it a little reachy, but my partner found a totally different way to do it so maybe I just didn't look hard enough. I'll try the original finish next time.
Don't forget to bring enough small stuff. I would bring two or three of both blue and yellow TCU-sized cams for the thin crack parts. Also, don't worry about starting up the route with another party above you, as there is an entire second set of rap stations that will allow parties to pass one another easily. I recommend two 60s as the pitches are all longer than 100 feet. All the anchors on the route are fantastic, as is the rock quality. Hands down one of the best desert free routes I've done to date, and one I suspect I will return to do many times.
By Dean Hoffman
Aug 24, 2008
|Possible to Rap with one 70M?
By Charles Vernon
From: Tucson, AZ
Aug 24, 2008
|Dean, I rapped this route with a 60 meter one time. One rap (I can't recall which as it was several years ago) took all the rope, but with a 70 you'll be able to do it comfortably.
By Monty
From: Golden, CO
Dec 2, 2008
70m works fine, dont take a #4 camolot, take only one #3, four #.4's, three of everything from #.5 - #2, and one blue tcu.
great route every pitch is stellar and definately do the face finish.
By mtoensing
From: Boulder
Oct 12, 2009
rating: 5.11- 6c 22 VIII+ 22 E3 5c
We didn't bring a nut tool with us yesterday on fine jade and got a hex stuck on the first pitch and a cam stuck on the second pitch. Sorry kind of lame but it happens. If anyone happens to retrieve those pieces I am willing to pay for shipping. I talked to some of you out there who were going up there today so hopefully you guys got those pieces.
Thanks a lot everyone,
By Spencer Weiler
From: Salt Lake city
Jul 14, 2010
|Best aesthetics of any desert route in the area. Being that I suck at crack, the 11a sport finish felt like a breeze compared to the 2nd pitch finger crack. There isn't any feet! At least 4 .5 camalots for that pitch, and possibly that many .4's as well. It felt like that was all I placed on that pitch. The 2nd two roofs on pitch 2 are much easier(and therefore felt more fun) then the first.
By Terence
From: Almont, CO
Oct 18, 2010
Amazing is all I have to say.
We hauled gear and camped on top. Sunrise was gorgeous. A must do for the grade.
By Mike Tsuji
From: Boulder, CO
Nov 24, 2010
|My partner and I got our ropes stuck coming off in some crazy winds. $100 reward for their return, we will pay shipping to boulder!!!
By Tommey-James
From: Boulder,Colorado
Nov 24, 2010
rating: 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
|Hey so I dont know how one could possibly say that any move on pitch one is more diffcult then the so called finger crack on pitch 2. The crack on pitch 2 is .5 size and is ring locks for me, I didnt find a solid finger lock (.4) anywhere on the buldge crux on the second pitch. Overall great route, well worth doing if you are in the area.
By Ryan Williams
From: London (sort of)
Jan 6, 2011
rating: 5.11- 6c 22 VIII+ 22 E3 5c
@ Tommy:
I could be wrong but I thought .5 was perfect fingers for most people? I like .4's better but if .5's are ring locks for you then you have TINY fingers. I remember placing two .4's and getting solid locks, as well as a few .5 sections.
That was the first finger crack I've ever lead and my first desert lead as well. We don't have many cracks like that here. My partner stopped at the first belay on P1 so I lead the hands/fingers part of P1 AND all of P2. Still easier than the OW move to the right on P1.
Excellent climb.
By Kurt Prond
From: Bozeman, MT
Feb 23, 2012
|No, I think BD .4s are typically good finger locks, .5s are rattly fingers. Depends on the size of your fingers. I also thought pitch 1 was just as hard(more sustained) than the finger crack. We did this route an a very windy day in 2010. Made rappelling tough. At one point, we coiled our ropes and tossed them, and they blew straight up!
By JayJ
Feb 24, 2012
|Great climb! OW, thin, and face cruxes.
By Kirsten KDog
Oct 23, 2012
|Just my opinion, but I would highly advise NOT doing a double rap from the very top (down to the 2nd pitch anchors, if I remember correctly.) I've gotten my ropes stuck doing this rap 2 different times now. If I were to do it again I'd do a single rap down to the 3rd pitch anchors---where you belay for the 'sport pitch' going to the top---and then go from there. Kind of annoying since it's a short rap, but it might save you a lot of time and energy from having to climb back up to untangle your ropes!
By Jeff Scheuerell
Mar 20, 2013
Great route!
This is what I wish I had brought
(1)70m rope
I did not place a single 3 or 4. Most descriptions lead one to believe that you will be fist jamming and doing OW moves. I did neither. I remember tight hands to perfect hands, reach past the wide, back to tight hands.
Great .4 finger locks through the crux but the feet suck.
I did the bolted finish. I found it thought provoking but very doable, but not easy.
By Ball
From: Oakridge, OR
Oct 15, 2013
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
Did this route sick (fighting Montezuma) but thankfully drew a short straw for the first pitch which I found to be 10-. Second was the crux 11a and did the bolted finish which was very balance-y.
I did use the #4 in the pod, but it really wasn't necessary. Used KDog's beta for raps
By Furthermore
Nov 2, 2013
About 15-20 feet up pitch 3 is a loose dinner plate sized rock. It should be removed. There was a party behind us so we didn't want to mess with it. Also, our rope got stuck on that same rock while pulling our ropes on our descent. What a f*#K fest.
For the descent, I would recommend doing a single rope rappel from the summit to the top of pitch 3 and then a double 60M rope rappel to the intermediate anchor on pitch 2 and then another double 60M rope rappel to the ground.
I would highly recommend NOT rappelling west off of the rappel anchors at the top of pitch 2. The intermediate rappel anchor, which is required to get to the ground, is hard to get to since the rappel anchor is in an alcove. We needed to swing on free rappel to get to that ledge. If you do rappel that way, make sure you have nothing short of 2 60M ropes. From that hard to get to intermediate anchor, it is exactly 200 feet to the ground. Again, our ropes got stuck on various ledges and rocks via that west face descent.
Oh, and that first pitch is most definitely not 10-. wtf???
By Peter Lewis
From: Bridgton, Maine
Nov 5, 2013
Alex Honnold recently sent the route in 8:10, yeah, as in 8 minutes and 10 seconds. It often takes me that long to put on my shoes (I chalk my feet heavily, which takes longer LOL).
Here's the link to the video: goalzero.com/alexhonnold/?utm_...
By Kevin Kent
From: Flagstaff, AZ
Nov 12, 2013
After climbing this on beautiful day in November 2013 I returned to my pack I had left at the base to find a hole chewed in the top of it and through a sealed ziplock bag inside to some homemade granola bars.
I had never heard of anyone having a problem with varmint chewing into packs in the desert, so I thought I'd leave a little warning for others.
By DennisL
From: Bishop, CA
Apr 23, 2014
|Super high-quality route. First 2 pitches are varied and steep on excellent rock. Do NOT do the original 5.7 traverse on the last pitch - once you go left around the corner, rope drag becomes a serious problem. The bolt ladder is fun, quick, and probably 11-.
By Brandon Gottung
From: Moab, UT
May 3, 2014
|Rap beta with 80 m rope: From top, down to anchor on top of sugar pitch. From there, an 80 gets within 1-2 feet of the anchor on top 1st pitch, so it's best to stop at the anchor on top crux pitch. From there, an 80 just gets you to the intermediate on pitch 1 - knot the ends! Then to the ground.
By b Light
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Aug 4, 2014
First bolt on Coyote Finish is a bit high. The traverse pitch is fun and cool to watch your partner turn the corner with Castleton in the background.
Rap with a single 70.
Favorite desert tower??? Possibly :)
By Aaron Livingston
From: Moab, UT
Jul 16, 2015
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|Simul climbed the whole thing in a single pitch w/ my buddy Richard yesterday. Summitted in around 1 hour :) Linked w/ Sacred Ground and then followed it up w/ North Chimney which went down in 33:57. Best day of climbing I've ever had in the desert and I still made it to work :) single 70m rope rap to the anchors above the crux, then the intermediate 1st pitch anchors then the ground, tie your ends! Single rack of micro cams from grey to blue metolius, doubles from .3-2.0 black diamond,one #3, draws.
By SummitSender
Oct 15, 2015
Gear List For Solid 5.11 Climber:
BD Sizes
Nuts BD #6-14
NO #4 or larger (the one pod low is tight hands in the back and short enough to reach past the pod with good jams. My 5'6" girlfriend lead it no problem with out the #4)
(7-10) Runners (Pitch 2 Needs A lot!)
5 Draws
1 70m Rope
Sport Finish is Rad!
Amazing Route!
By Alex Vidal
From: Boulder, CO
Oct 26, 2015
|If you really want to enjoy Fine Jade, be sure to do it directly following Honeymoon Chimney.
By Derek West Newman
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Nov 22, 2016
This is certainly the best climb I've ever been on. The first and second pitches really feel equally difficult, but I'd argue that the first pitch is more physical, whereas the second pitch is more technical. In regards to gear, I'd recommend a #4 Camalot if 5.11 is at your limit. You can find #2 and #3 Camalots above and below the first pitch's wide section. The #4 also protects right off the first set of anchors, but again, there are placements above that other wide section. Gear goes everywhere on this beautiful route. As for the final pitch, we went up the bolted line, and didn't regret it.
By Adam Fleming
From: Moab, Utah
May 20, 2017
The bolt on p1 has no hanger. You could rig a nut on it, but there's stellar pro right by it.
The "OW" on p1 is just a pod where you reach up into thin hands. Maybe it's OW if you're really short (5 foot or so). No need to bring the #4 for this pitch or the traverse pitch.
2 double 70m raps are perfect. Skip the party ledge with the two anchors and head to the much smaller ledge with three bolts (2 rap hangers, 1 standard hanger). There is potential for your ropes to get eaten by the finger crack when you pull them.


text:
Used Perodua for sale in Hebburn
We currently have 0 used Perodua cars available in Hebburn. With the widest range of private and trade Perodua cars available in Hebburn, you have access to the biggest choice and the best prices.
Feel free to browse our selected vehicles, further refine your search, and find your perfect car.
Latest second hand Perodua cars for sale in Hebburn
Sorry, it looks like we have no used Perodua cars available in Hebburn
However we currently have: 1 Used Perodua car available in Tyne And Wear on Auto Trader
Selection of the latest second hand Perodua cars for sale in Tyne And Wear
|Showing 1 result
Perodua Myvi 1.3 SXi 5dr
2010 (59 reg) Hatchback
Extended warranty available mot for life ideal 5 door family runaround, …


text:
Jamal Suleiman marries Basma
The famous Syrian actor Jamal Suleiman arrived in Cairo from France where he filmed the first scenes for the new television drama series "Thakirat Al Jasad" (Body Memory). Filming lasted for four days in the streets of Paris.
Suleiman plays the role of 'Khaled Bo Tobal', a revolutionary that fought during the Algerian war until he lost his arm. Other scenes from the drama will be filmed on location in Syria, Lebanon, and Spain.
According to the London daily Elaph, "Thakirat Al Jasad" was written by Algerian writer Ahlam Mistigani and Reem Hana, and is directed by Najdat Anzoor. The series is a production of Abu Dhabi television channel.
Suleiman will also finish filming the Egyptian television drama series "Qisit Hob" (Love Story) in which he plays the role of a high school principle. During the second half of the series he marries the actress Basma, who plays the role of 'Rahmah'. She is the mother of one of the students at the school and a strong romantic relationship develops between the couple.
The television drama series "Qisist Hob" is written by Midhat Al Adel, directed by Eman Haddad and produced by Jamal Al Adel.
The drama series "Qisit Hob" and Thakirat Jasad" will both be aired during the upcoming Ramadan season.


text:
Mattel Serves Up Some Unexpected Reveals During Preview Night...
As the Masters of the Universe Classics toy line approaches the end of a third successful year, collectors will be treated to the ultimate grail to the MOTUC collection Castle Grayskull. As its December release date closely approaches, attendees who visit the Mattel booth will be able to have a hands-on first look at the almost-final Castle Grayskull playset. Also on display on Preview Night were the following:
- Fan's Choice 2013 Figure Geldor
- Sky High With Jet Sled
- Club Filmation Nephtu Figure
- Weapons Pak 4 "End of Wars"
While several other MOTUC reveals are expected during this Friday's MattyPalooza panel, these newly revealed items are just enough to wet collector's appetites until Friday.
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, AlterEgoComics.com, PlasmaInfusion.com, Toynk.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.


text:
In case you haven't heard, anti-gay former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay was sentenced to three years in prison today for money laundering.
DeLay was convicted in November of illegally funneling corporate money to state legislative races.
Openly gay Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, whose office prosecuted DeLay, says she feels the sentence is fair, according to The New York Times.
Lehmberg's office had asked for a sentence of 10 years in prison, while the defense requested probation.
Lehmberg also again denied DeLay's claim that his prosecution was politically motivated, and she noted that he's likely to remain free pending his appeal since the sentence is less than 10 years. DeLay was taken to jail but was expected to be released after posting $10,000 bail.


text:
Category: earth day kids
Love style? Of course you do. That's why you're on Nameberry in the first place. Now we're moving beyond helping you find your style in baby names to looking at all things stylish in products for babies, kids, moms and dads. Today the new Nameberry Style column, by Elisabeth Wilborn of The Itsy Factor and You Can't Call It "It," turns its attention to baby products that are as green as they are good-looking.
Let's face it: We all want eco friendly products for our children, but they're not always that good looking. It's just the truth. While at times beauty may need to take a back seat when it comes to saving the Earth, it doesn't always have to. Lucky for us, companies are becoming more and more eco-conscious while preserving the integrity of design. Here are nine products that do just that.


text:
Internal Hernias After Gastric Bypass Can be Prevented Safely With Primary Closure of All Mesenteric Defects With Clips
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Region Zealand
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Sara Kristensen, Region Zealand
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: May 9, 2012
Last updated: June 28, 2017
Last verified: June 2017
- Full Text View
- Tabular View
- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
The purpose of this study is to determine whether closure of all mesenteric defects with clips at the time of Gastric bypass, can avoid the complication of late bowel obstruction- internal hernias
|Internal Hernias
|Procedure: Closing the mesenteric defects with clips during opration
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Randomized Controlled Trial: Internal Hernias After Gastric Bypass Can be Prevented Safely With Primary Closure of All Mesenteric Defects With Clips
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: HerniaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Sara Kristensen, Region Zealand:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To avoid the risk of Internal Hernias in patient with a Gastric bypass [ Time Frame: 5 year ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Postoperative pain score (VAS) [ Time Frame: 5 years ]
- Operative time consumption, the amount of clips, trocar and sutures used [ Time Frame: 3 years ]
Other Outcome Measures:
- 30 days complication [ Time Frame: 3 years ]
30 days complications:
- Anastomotic leak
- Bleeding (Hb)
- Blood transfusions (MAF)
- Ileus due to kinking, blowout of the bypassed stomach
- Intraperitoneal abscesses.
|Study Start Date:
|May 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|January 2023
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|January 2023 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Inertervention group_Clips to avoid internal herniation
LRYGB with closure of the defects with simple hernia stapler clips. Aim of this study is to evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of closing the mesenteric defects during gastric bypass in order to avoid internal herniation.
Procedure: Closing the mesenteric defects with clips during opration
The laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery will be performed as usual. The patient will receive the closing of the mesenteric defects (the Petersen´s space and the entero-enterostomy site).The closing will happen at the end of the operation, using clips (herniestapler).
Other Name: Clips, Herniestapler, Internal hernia, Gastric bypass
No Intervention: Control group
conventional LRYGB without closure of the mesenteric defects
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients who meet the requirements for a Gastric Bypass at Køge Hospital.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria
- Patients who converted to open surgeon
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01595230
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01595230
|Department of Surgery;Bariatric Clinic, Køge Hospital
|Køge, Sealand, Denmark, 4600
|Bariatric clinic, Department of Surgery, Køge hospital
|Køge, Denmark, 4600
Sponsors and Collaborators
Region Zealand
|Principal Investigator:
|Sara Kristensen, Doctor
|Department of Surgery, Bariatric Clinic, Koge Hospital
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by Sara Kristensen, Region Zealand:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Sara Kristensen, Doctor, Region Zealand
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01595230 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|May 9, 2012
|Last Updated:
|June 28, 2017
Keywords provided by Sara Kristensen, Region Zealand:
Internal Hernias
Gastric Bypass
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hernia, Abdominal
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


text:
Angela S. Haskins '96, Litigation Partner at Baker, Keener & Nahra, LLP and Former President of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
Q: Why did you move from Ohio to Los Angeles after graduating from The Ohio State University? What did you choose Southwestern Law School?
A: I announced to my parents at age 4 that I was going to be a lawyer in Los Angeles. After that time, everything else was simply preparation and hoop jumping to get here. I actually attended The Ohio State University because they were so kind and generous with scholarships that I could not afford to say no. It was a wonderful four years, and I would not change it for anything. However, the minute I was officially the holder of my BSBA, I loaded up the 1990 Chevy Cavalier and headed west. I had originally intended to go to another law school, but circumstances presented themselves which changed my fate. I landed a job at the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and through the fascinating people that I met there, I learned of Southwestern. I learned that more judges were graduates of Southwestern than any other law school, and I was sold. The fact that it was also located across the street from my office at the AAA and offered a night program made it a lock.
Q: What do you enjoy most about living in Los Angeles?
A: The answer to this question has changed dramatically over the years. When I first moved here, I was 21 and the excitement of the glitz and glamour, and possibility of running into a movie star in the super market was so cool. While at the AAA, I handled matters that involved many celebrities, and it was tremendously exciting. The nightlife, the weather, the amazingly attractive people and the ability to get to the beach with just a short drive made every day an adventure. Now, I think I truly appreciate the opportunities. While you can be a lawyer anywhere, LA offers up a variety of disputes that simply don't happen elsewhere. In addition, there are so many things to do for entertainment. If you are bored in LA - it's your fault!
Q: What was your favorite aspect of the evening program? What were some of your most memorable classes at Southwestern?
A: I'm not sure I liked the evening program so much as I needed it. I did not have the luxury of being able to attend school and also eat without a job, so I worked full time. I did very much appreciate the fact that several of the evening professors were real, live lawyers with actual practices and not just straight academicians. I enjoyed White Collar Crime and Criminal Law like everyone else because the cases were sexy. I also really enjoyed Trial Advocacy and Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiation. Bill Seki, Isabelle Gunning and Susan Martin all stick out in my mind even though it was a hundred years ago.
Q: Who were some of your mentors?
A: My mentors were the folks that I met through my job at the AAA. I was exposed on a daily basis to the most talented legal minds in California. Justice David Eagleson, Justice Campbell Lucas, Hon. George Dell, Hon. Richard Byrne and many others would let me sit in on their arbitrations, and then they would take me to lunch with them to answer my 4,000 questions about the case, the decision making process, what evidence was considered worthwhile, and which attorneys performed the best and why. That was truly invaluable information.
Q: What were some of the most important things you learned about the legal profession working for the LA City Attorney's Office while you were in school?
A: The opportunity that I was provided by the City Attorney's Office was amazing. I secured that externship myself through Marcia Haber Kamine who I had met at the AAA. She created the externship for me and convinced the appropriate Dean to sign off on it. I was working at City Hall when the O.J. Simpson case broke and was in the eye of the hurricane for that period. I also was given the chance to draft a complaint that I later used as a sample work product and am still proud of to this day. I even got to meet with the mayor at the time to discuss the complaint and my research regarding certain rather creative causes of action. I think that real-life experience like that is what sets up future opportunities and allows students to really understand what they are getting into.
Q: As a partner at Baker, Keener & Nahra, what have been some of your most interesting cases?
A: I am thrilled to say that I don't really have any boring cases. Specializing in medical malpractice means that in all of my cases, someone believes that they have suffered an injury as a result of care and treatment. Given that medicine is far from an exact science, there is not only the investigative aspect of the case, but the medical research, and working with your client and experts in the field to determine whether the plaintiff's outcome was acceptable (i.e. a known risk or complication) or simply an anomaly in spite of the fact that the healthcare practitioner acted within the standard of care. I often get to observe surgical procedures, autopsies and medical device demonstrations. I am privy to the deep, dark secrets that are recorded in people's medical records, and I get to make presentations to internal review panels comprised of some of the most accomplished medical professionals in the world. I am truly honored to be of service to these individuals who have chosen to dedicate their lives to saving the lives of others, and that makes everything that I do worthwhile and rewarding.
Q: Why did you initially join the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) while you were a law student? What inspired you to remain active in the organization for so many years?
A: I joined WLALA as a student at Southwestern because it seemed like a great way to get to know people. While I was awaiting bar results, I was asked by the incoming President to serve on her Board of Governors. I advised her that I was not yet a lawyer, and she assured me that I would be soon. I thought that anyone who expressed that sort of confidence in me deserved my service, and I joined the Board that year and never looked back. WLALA has provided me with some of my best friends, amazing contacts and the ability to participate in so many things that I would not have otherwise known existed.
Q: How has your involvement in a professional organization impacted your career?
A: I am an active member in WLALA, LA County Bar Association, the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC) and Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM). I find that each of these organizations offers a unique set of benefits. All of them offer networking and the ability to introduce myself to people who may determine that I am worthy of a business referral. I also believe strongly in the fact that the profession needs leaders to voice concerns and suggestions to government and the judiciary. You cannot properly participate in this profession without contributing to the community, and being aware of what is going on that impacts you and your clients. Membership in appropriate organizations provides you with resources to access information and garner knowledge.
Q: What are some of the goals you hope to accomplish as the president of WLALA?
A: My theme for WLALA this year is Empowerment. If I could do anything for young lawyers, it would be to give them the confidence and the tools to succeed. Often we have the ability but not the awareness of that fact. Through WLALA's various mentoring programs, we provide women access to other women. We talk about things and together we figure out ways to make the practice of law more friendly and rewarding. Together there is really nothing we can't do.
Q: Have you found that Southwestern students and alumni have a significant presence in WLALA and other professional organizations?
A: Since WLALA has begun offering free student memberships, we have seen a dramatic rise in student membership. I personally attended last year's Bar Fair at Southwestern and signed up 35 students. Unfortunately, only a few have followed through with actual participation by joining committees or sections and seeking mentors. I know that there is an overwhelming sensation associated with every aspect of being a student, but if you reach out and secure a mentor or several, you will find that things get a lot easier. A true mentoring relationship is better when it is organic. I find that the women who simply took me under their wing when I was younger have stayed in the periphery of my life, and while I may not see them or speak to them often, they are always there. Judge Morrow performing my installation for WLALA was a great example of someone who just let me hang around when I was younger, and has always accepted my phone calls, and introduced me to whomever she was speaking to when we were at the same event. That means more than most appreciate. When you walk into a crowded room at an event and Judge Morrow hugs you and introduces you around, people wonder who you are, and then the opportunity to shine is presented.
Q: What are some of your hobbies outside of the legal profession?
A: I don't have hobbies - I simply do not have time. However, I pride myself on the fact that I spend every possible free moment with the people that I like and care about, and I make that time count. I put away the blackberry and concentrate on a good bottle of wine or a perfectly crafted martini and the conversation at hand. I also make it a point to spend time with my parents. I am here today because of them and the confidence that they installed in that little girl who was cogent enough at age 4 to state what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. I took my Mom to Washington, D.C. in October because she had never been to our nation's capital, and I find that unacceptable. My best friend from The Ohio State University joined us for the weekend as I learned that she had not been there either. My birthday is on October 20, my friend's is on November 1 and my Mom's on the 3rd. So it was a trifecta of a celebration in D.C., and I had very much looked forward to stepping away from my caseload for a week and soaking in the fall beauty - that is the one thing that I miss most about living east of the Mississippi.


text:
California's Proposition 65 Warning: May This item contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Reference by California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) at: www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html.
Formula 409 All Purpose Cleaner Spray - 32 Oz
Our Price:$3.40
Clorox Bleach Bathroom Foamier, 30 Oz
Our Price:$4.52


text:
18 of Marvel's greatest superheroes...
Following their Golden Avengers (see HERE) and Deadpool Resin Bust Bank (HERE), Monogram reveals their third exclusive item for this year's San Diego Comic-Con: Marvel 18 Eraser Boxed Set.
This collection of vibrantly colored 1-inch tall collectible erasers includes the following Marvel characters: Iron Man (and Gold Iron Man), Thor, Hawkeye, Wolverine, Cyclops, Magneto, Captain America (and Silver Captain America), Dr. Doom, Hulk, Deadpool, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, Green Goblin, Thing, Silver Surfer, and Spiderman
This set will retail for $35 and will be available July 11-15 of the show at Monogram's booth #3744. Only 100-150 sets will be sold.
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, RedfordFilms.com, Toynk.com, PastGenerationToys.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.


text:
Making The Film
Using The Film
Celebración del Matrimonio
Celebración del Matrimonio begins with an historical overview of Hispanic marriage customs, noting how they mirror customs in Spain, Mexico, and North Africa that were brought to the Southwest by the region's first colonists in 1598. Then in the village of El Rito the film follows the entire nuptial sequence - from betrothal through the grand celebration - and shows how it incorporates forms of cultural, artistic, and religious expression unique to the region. The beautifully restored Church of San Juan Nepomuceno, with its painted altar screen, retablos, and carved saints; the ritual of the marriage ceremony itself; and finally the entriega, sung to guitar accompaniment and welcoming the couple into the community, are all aspects of the wedding that reveal the essential values of the culture.
The perspectives of different generations—the viejos, who remember the old ways from their youth, and the bride and groom of 1983—offer insight into differences in ways of celebrating marriage in a traditional mode. The wedding forms a bridge between past and present, balancing tradition with change.
Margaret Hixon's other film—"Old Believers"—is also recommended.
Beautifully expresses the inner values of the culture concerning marriage, family, community, and religious faith.


text:
ARTICLE VI. Sections
Section 1. Members who share interests in a sociological specialty may seek to become a section. Council has the authority to form sections in accordance with standards it adopts from time to time and as set forth in the ASA Manual on Sections. A Section shall remain in operation as long as it operates according to the policies and procedures set forth in the ASA Manual on Sections and it is determined to be in good standing as periodically reviewed by the Council.
Section 2. Sections shall adopt Bylaws subject to approval by the Council. These Bylaws shall include provision for a committee of the Section for the purpose of cooperating with the Program Committee in planning the presentation of its field of interest in the Annual Meeting of the Association.
Section 3. A Section shall be entitled to cooperation from the Executive Office in matters of communication to its members, and from the Program Committee in matters related to the Annual Meeting, and from the Association in such other ways as the Council may decide.


text:
The 43-year-old realises the Old Lady currently lack the spending power of their European rivals but has every confidence that they can eventually close the gap
General manager Giuseppe Marotta has repeatedly stressed that the Bianconeri presently lack the economic resources to sign big names, but their coach is optimistic they will one day regain their spending power in the transfer market.
"I hope that one day we'll be able to purchase players worth €35, 40, 45 million," Conte said at a press conference.
"Then we'll be able to start looking at the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, the two Manchester sides and Bayern Munich.
"This year we dipped into the transfer market without splashing money around, looking to reinforce the foundations we had in place with players such as [Kwadwo] Asamoah and [Mauricio] Isla, bringing [Sebastian] Giovinco back and acquiring free transfers like [Paul] Pogba.
"Now we need to remain calm and continue on this path. It's important to follow up last year's Scudetto achievement, whilst maintaining our Champions League run to continue the project started by the club."
Juventus are currently preparing for Wednesday's Coppa Italia match against Cagliari.


text:
MELKSHAM mum Julie Feltham believes that Trowbridge children's charity Stepping Stones is a great asset and the community should rally round to keep it going.
Miss Feltham's three-year-old son Liam Collins has been going to the centre, which serves west Wiltshire children with learning difficulties and disabilities, since September 2012.
Liam has a life-threatening condition called hydrohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, which means he cannot sweat. He also has vision problems and epilepsy.
Last month Stepping Stones lost £10,000 of funding from Wiltshire Council after central government withdrew its Aiming High For Disabled Children grants.
The Wiltshire Times started the Give Us a Chance campaign to help the charity make up the shortfall and last week it reached the £10,000 target. Overwhelmed by the public support for Stepping Stones the Times has decided to continue the appeal for the charity, which needs to raise £50,000 a year, with the tally currently standing at £11,314.
Mother-of-six Miss Feltham, who lives with Liam's dad Richard Collins, said: "The support from Stepping Stones has been brilliant and in the last six months Liam has come on so much.
"One of the big things is that he can now roll over by himself, which doesn't sound like much, but it is great progress.
"Having a child with special needs really makes you feel like you're taking on the whole world alone, but it is good to know that Stepping Stones is there for you."
Liam comes to two sessions a week at the centre in Broadcloth Lane to work on his mobility and communication.
Playroom manager Judy Hennessey said: "We love Liam and it is great to see how he has developed.
"With children who have complex needs like Liam we work in repetition offering them routine activities over and over to build their confidence and knowledge.
"Looking at each child's needs is our highest priority and we ensure that sessions are in the best interests of each individual."
To fundraise, call 01225 350004 or email barbara@ steppingstones.plus.com


text: Windy City Readies Show for Big Impact November 20, 2006 05:11 PM In February, the colossal Chicago Auto Show will open its doors to the public for the 99th time. "The nation's largest auto show will again prove to be exactly what the industry needs at this time: a sales sparkplug for one of the country's most important consumer regions," said Terry D'Arcy, chairman of the event that has been produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) since 1935. "Our focus is to bring mass numbers of consumers to McCormick Place and then turn them into new-vehicle buyers. The recipe is tried and true: We'll pack the house, the manufacturers will again build their magnificent displays and we'll watch the consumer magic happen. It's what we do best." The 1.3 million sq. ft. show will feature more than 1,000 vehicles, augmented with numerous allied vendors and special displays. Preceding the 10-day public run of the show will be a two-day media preview where already more than 20 world and North American introductions are scheduled to be revealed. Media from all over the world will gather to see what the industry has in store for its long-range and short-range futures. The show's First Look for Charity benefit will be held Thursday evening, Feb. 8 from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. "'First Look' has become a must-do night on the calendars of Chicago's social set," said Bob Loquercio, co-chairman of the 2007 Chicago Auto Show and CATA chairman. "We're thrilled to be able to raise a boatload of money for 19 very worthwhile organizations. The 2006 event brought in $2.7 million for them and we couldn't have been happier." Show Chairman D'Arcy is pleased to announce that at this year's event, three attendees will find out that sometimes giving has special rewards. "Through the courtesy of their dealer groups and manufacturers, we will be sending three winners home with a GMC Acadia, Hyundai Azera or Volkswagen GTI," said D'Arcy. "The anticipation of having three vehicles to give away that night will make a special night even more exciting." The Chicago Auto Show will open to the public Feb. 9-18. Hours are daily from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. with the exception of closing day when the show will end at 8 p.m. Back to News