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How has the festival evolved over the years?
When people showed up in [1997], we realized that African Americans had an amazing interest in film and that we could be the conduit to people who had very little access to Hollywood and create a platform for future filmmakers. Over the years, hundreds of folks have come out and met people that they're working with now, parlaying those relationships into fruitful careers in TV and film.
So education represents a vital component?
We're clear why we're valuable: We nurture filmmakers. This year, Robert Townsend conducted a class on producing and pitching; Bill Duke did an amazing acting class; and in the past, Spike Lee, Lee Daniels, and John Singleton have all taught. Now we're in the process of finding a sponsorship source so we can offer a master class series in cities around the country.
What are some films that have earned their wings at ABFF?
This festival is about giving filmmakers an opportunity to tell their stories, and giving audiences a chance to share in that experience. The film on the screen may not ever get distribution, so when people ask me about my breakout movies, I say, 'Nope, I'll tell you my breakout people.' Obviously the Rainforest folks: Will Packer and Rob Hardy [producers of Stomp the Yard, Obsessed, and Takers]. There's Roger Bobb, who's the only person to win best film at ABFF twice. Bobb met Tyler Perry through a connection made at our fest about seven years ago, and got hired when Tyler Perry set up his studio, so he's been a producer on all his movies and TV shows. He's now leaving Tyler Perry Studios to start Bobbcat Films in Atlanta. Sylvain White [the director of Stomp the Yard and The Losers] also came out of this festival. He's now working in TV and film as is Saladin Patterson [who served as the producer of The Bernie Mac Show, Frasier, and The Fighting Temptations].


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Queen leads tributes to First World War volunteers
The Queen led tributes to First World War volunteers today, marking the 100th anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which precipitated the conflict.
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Potter mania
As the details slowly leak out about the latest Harry Potter book, Pundit Nation has been gathering predictions. I'm predicting Tim Rock missed on this one:
4)James Wigderson plays the role of Neville in the final movie (that's why he's been absent from blogging, you know).
Who's Neville?
Will Collier who guest blogs at Vodka Pundit has a Harry Potter tale of his own.
I never understood the whole fuss about Harry Potter, but then I never knew his first name was Harry. I thought that was George's brother.
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Breaking from the Shadows
- Artist: Katiebeth
- Format: CD
- Release Date: 4/7/2009
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If you're here to hear some kick ass rocking country music, you came to the right place. Since 2004 Katiebeth has been rocking it out in WI, and TN with her band, and at the Colgate Country Showdown where in 2005 she took 2nd place out of 1400 contestants in at the WI State Finals. With her powerful, raw talent of twenty years and energy to get y'all pumped, Katiebeth is a new, fresh talent ready to make her own blazing trail the music world. ~ I am a singer, songwriter, I grew up in Merton, WI and have been singing and dancing my whole life. My family and friends have always been behind and supported me chasing my dreams and I wouldn't have come this far without them! (FFTDS) I lived in Nashville, TN to follow my dreams, loved it and have since moved back to Milwaukee. The music I am inspired to make is rock all the way, with influences from Keith Urban, Heart, Bon Jovi, Saving Jane & Sugarland. This album/my music is rock, with the hints of country throughout. It is something different, and new, and I am so proud of this music, it is me in every line and guitar lick.


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I have never heard of this band before in my life
based on this review I probably never give them a proper listen
Album Rating: 3.0 | Sound OffAgree 100%
Cover is a little bit scary. Good review Xeno!
Digging: Chelsea Wolfe - Hiss Spun
dug this a lot more than i thought i would judging from your review... i kind of hope these guys put out more stuff because i agree with the 'almost there' aspect, but i'd give them more credit, because unlike most 'ambient noise' stuff, my attention's actually kept here.
nice review!
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this is probably a 4.5 - 5 for me
Your review sums it up perfectly.
This album is so close to being a keeper, but there's something key missing, something to hold it all
I haven't heard so much potential from a band in a long time; COME ON MAMALEEK, YOU'VE ALMOST GOT IT.
There are some really great things to this but then there are some really low points, if they direct their music towards bm then this will be so fucking awesome
this is slowly becoming my favourite album ever
eh, after the initial delirium wears off this is kind of tedious and overkill-y. my stokedness over this was good while it lasted but band needs to bring back some of the weird shit from fever dream.
this is how you do black metal was hapenin nigas
Album Rating: 4.5This is totally more than a 3. I dunno what you guys are talking about.
Digging: Delta Sleep - Management
it wears off, having a lazy, out-of-place drum machine in black metal and a bunch of lame burzum-y tracks really kills it imo. really neat concept they've got going though.
Album Rating: 4.5Ah, I just started listening to it a few days ago... So it might wear off. This seems like one of those albums that I'll just indefinitely love, though.
It has all the things in it that I love, crunchy guitars, weird little acoustic and ambient sounds now and again, and unintelligible vocals.
If Tweez was BM, I think it'd definitely sound like this.
Album Rating: 4.5Listened to this all day yesterday.
Album Rating: 4.5Listened to this all day today.
Still loving it.
Album Rating: 4.5Grew on me massively. I love this thing.
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I use these at work and find that they are considerably better than the single ear piece version, the reason for this is i work in aloud call centre environment.
I have only recently switched from my single ear piece setup and can say the sound quality is a lot better, maybe that is due to the surrounding noise is not a distraction as much now. They fit my head comfortably and are adjustable to suite most size heads. The foam on the ears is nice and soft and doesn't become to uncomfortable whilst wearing them for a long period of time.
The headset is also nice and light which is a bonus.
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Say hello to WaPo's poverty and wealth reporter Annie Gowen. A few things to note about her: She's a Bachelor junkie, as in the reality show starting back up again on Jan. 3. In addition, she's got a screenplay about a cancer survivor that's currently being shopped around Hollywood. It isn't easy getting Annie to meet a FishbowlDC deadline — a little sharpness (on our part, not hers) shifted her into high gear and she got it done, with flying colors we might add. One more thing…we're sure your big boss Steamed Marcus Brauchli won't take offense that you ditched him for MSNBC's Chris Matthews as a dinner companion. At least we hope not.
If you were a carbonated beverage which would you be? Diet Dr. Pepper – the ultimate Midwestern drink.
How often do you Google yourself? Hardly ever, but I check Google "Images" sometimes to make sure it looks like I'm behaving in party pix.
What's the worst thing you've ever said to an editor (or vice versa)? "You're throwing me under the bus!"
Describe the unforgettable story of your career. Troop drawdown in Iraq, Summer of 2011
Who is your favorite working journalist and why? George Packer of The New Yorker. He writes with an eye toward history in unbelievably lean and muscular sentences.
Do you have a favorite word? Hmmm..that's a toughie. Sometimes I say "Hi Foxy" to my female friends.
What word or phrase do you overuse? See above.
Who would you rather have dinner with – MSNBC's Chris Matthews, FNC's Chris Wallace or WaPo's Marcus Brauchli? Since I see MB at the office, I'd have to say Chris Matthews, because we've never met and I'm a fan.
You are ordered to go on a road trip to an undisclosed location. You can go with White House Spokesman Jay Carney or Bo, the President's Portuguese Water Dog. No ones feelings will be hurt. Who do you take? Jay.
What's the name of your cell phone ring? Beyonce's "Irreplaceable".
It's 3 a.m. and you get up to use the bathroom or get a drink of water. Do you check your BlackBerry? Yes, alas.
What word do you routinely misspell? Attach…always seems like there should be an extra "t." Is there?
What swear word do you use most often? The S word.
If you weren't a journalist what would you be? Vintage clothing merchant or large animal veterinarian.
You've just been told the big news: You get to have your own Sunday morning talk show. Who will be on your roundtable? (Pick four journalists or pundits types.) Noonan, Buchanan, Toobin, Brooks.
When you pig out what do you eat? When I was in Iraq I missed nachos so I have had nachos a few times since I have been back, I am sorry to report.
When did you last cry and why? I recently cried watching the 60 Minutes show on homeless kids – very touching.
What TV show is your guilty pleasure? ABC's The Bachelor.
What is the best vacation you've ever taken? Provence.
What is your absolute favorite item of clothing in your closet? We want the fabric, the brand, the store and the price if possible. I have a vintage black leather Lord & Taylor jacket that I bought at the Salvation Army in Hyattsville for $34.99. I've had it reconditioned twice and worn it all over the world. It has never failed me.
Do you read your astrology? No.
Ever been arrested? No, but I've been handcuffed. I was "detained" by the Maryland State Police while covering a hostage situation in Southern Maryland in the late '90s. It was all a big misunderstanding. I'll tell you more about it later.
Tell us a secret not many people know about you. I've written three screenplays, and one, about the experiences of a young female cancer survivor, is being shopped in Hollywood.
Who is your mentor? Two: Mary Hadar, formerly WaPo's Style and A1 features editor, and Judith Olney, the food writer.
What and where was your first job in journalism? Typing agate for the Washington Times weekend section, circa 1990s.
What's your most embarrassing career moment? Somehow I ended up covering a Clinton inaugural event at the Kennedy Center wearing a fluffy pink sweater, black skirt and running shoes. I still cringe when I think of it.
Have you ever been fired? I don't think so.
When and why did you last laugh so hard you had tears in your eyes? During dinner out with three high school friends earlier this month, talking about old times.
When and why did you last lose your temper? It was about two weeks ago, a guy thing. 'Nuff said.
Who would you want to play you in a movie? Someone way thinner than me!
Name jobs you've had outside of journalism. (Can start as young as teenage years): Waitress, stable hand and casino worker (for about three ill-fated weeks in college)
Do you have a me-wall? If so, who's on it? No, I don't, but if I did I would put up a picture of me having lunch with Hillary Clinton, Ann Landers and Cindy Adams of the New York Post. In it, my eyes are closed.
Who should just call it a day? Ralph Nader and Dan Snyder.
Finally, please come up for a question for our next FishbowlDC interviewee. Make it good. Name a book you read recently that you could not put down.


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Non-bailable warrant issued against Vijay Mallya
In a double whammy for beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya, the Special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court yesterday not only rejected the claims made by his lawyers that he did not use Rs 423 crore of the loan amount to invest in properties abroad, as claimed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), it also issued a non-bailable warrant against him.
The ED had moved the Special PMLA court on April 15 and filed an application seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant against Mallya for failing to show up despite being summoned repeatedly. During the previous hearing, Mallya's lawyers had submitted an application in the court stating that their client never misused the loan amount to buy international properties. However, the matter was adjourned till yesterday after the prosecution countered the claims made by the defence.
Arguing in favour of Mallya, senior lawyer Amit Desai told the court that A Raghunathan, former chief financial officer (CFO) of Kingfisher Airlines (KA) and Ravi Nedungadi, CFO, UB Group, ensured their presence every time the ED summoned them for questioning. He also requested the court to wait for a while, as submissions of documents and information would be done in the next few days and requested the court to consider those papers before passing any order.
Unimpressed by Desai's arguments, Special PMLA Judge PR Bhavake rejected Mallya's application and issued a non-bailable warrant against him. While issuing the warrant, Judge Bhavake observed: "It is found that accused Mallya was served summons on three occasions. However, he failed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate or the investigating officer, and gave evasive reply. Thereby avoided appearing before the investigating agency."
The judge also made another observation while rejecting the application debunking the allegation of money laundering. "The offence of money laundering involves a huge amount of Rs 9,000 crore and the present accused (Mallya) is responsible for laundering of the said amount obtained from crime. Hence Mallya's presence is really necessary and he should secure his presence before the ED," the judge stated.


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My blog has come a long way since then. I have written a lot more frequently, and I like to think I am getting better at it. I have started using Twitter, and Google + and Pinterest. I have even made a little money - who'd have thought. Still, I wanted to go back to Blogfest 2013 for another great day, to meet more brilliant people, to be inspired and entertained.
All of this occurred - and more. Having been to a couple of blogging conferences before and attended the practical 'how to' sessions, my focus now is on developing my writing skills, so the sessions I chose reflect that.
Here are some of the things I will remember from the day:
- I personally found the first keynote session, The New Wild West, a bit of a strange way to start the day. If I had organised the agenda, I would have started with a more positive and uplifting topic than internet trolls, bullying and rape threats. Still, I enjoyed the session and the stand out speaker for me was most definitely Stella Creasy, what an amazing and articulate woman.
- Writing Funnier Stuff was a very entertaining session - I am not sure that I will become a comedian as a result, but I did enjoy the session a lot. Viv Groskop for me is one of those people you feel like you know - I'd probably say hi in the supermarket and be thinking, now where do I know you from, and I'm sure if she did know me we'd be mates! Andrea Mann was new to me, but definitely someone I will be looking out for in the future. I also got to meet Kate who writes London with a Toddler, a blog I have read several times, and it was great to say hello
- Future Minds: How will technology shape the way we think? was one of my favourite sessions. All the speakers were brilliant, it was thought provoking, inspiring and funny - why didn't the day start with this?
- How blogging and social media can change the world I had never heard of Helen Lewis before this, but she was an amazing chair and I will definitely be looking out for her work in the future. I also loved how all the bloggers were just ordinary people who did an ordinary thing, which became something quite extraordinary.
- Cracking yarns and tall tales, how to tell a better story was another excellent session - things that will stay with me are a few quotes from AL Kennedy - 'as a writer you have the utmost privilege of being in someones head' and 'bad writing is like having a little piece of shit in your stew'
- Other thought provoking things I wrote down but have no idea who said them:
What are people going to get out of reading your blog posts?
Always write in a way that you are practicing writing at your best!Write as if you respect the person who is going to read it
Write lots and lots, but only put a small amount out into the public domain
Remember there is always a gap between what you write and what other people perceive
Stick to one topic per post
- Can you be a Mummy Blogger and still be a feminist? Could you ask a more stupid question? We touched on this last year and it annoyed people then, so a whole session was dedicated to it this year. It was a debacle. I don't really want to give this too much space, but it has to have some as it really p*$$ed me off! The way the question was worded ensured that everyone entered the room in defensive mode, having already been insulted by the title (unless you are a man of course, then you were just excluded from the outset). Things like this annoy me as they make women look stupid. It makes a mockery of feminism, dividing women and pitching them against each other, and sets the debate back rather than furthering our cause. Hmph!
- Whilst I'm having a grump, the food was rubbish, signing in took forever, we queued a lot, and the drinks reception room was too small. The location was great though!
- And Jo Brand was great - we were all extra pleased to see her after the 'heated discussion'. She actually squeezed past me in the drinks room and for a brief second out bottoms touched - that can be my new claim to fame!
- As for whoever it was that said that all 'Mum's' that blog write the same thing, here are the blogs I discovered as a result of my trip to Blogfest 2013
Quite diverse, don't you think?
Reflections -
I do need to think more about what I write on here. I write for me mostly, but now quite a lot of other people read it, which still seems a bit odd, but perhaps I should make some changes.
Am I happy to direct someone to this site to see examples of my best writing? No, probably not!
I really really want to read more - I need to find a way to make time for that.
This post breaks the rule of only publishing your best writing - this is far from it I know - but I need it done and to free my brain for the next thing - I have a 2 day training course this weekend and I need all the brain capacity I can muster.
This post breaks the rule of only publishing your best writing - this is far from it I know - but I need it done and to free my brain for the next thing - I have a 2 day training course this weekend and I need all the brain capacity I can muster.
An overriding thought of the day was how young some of the presenters are. How can these people be so brilliant and so young? And why didn't I get to that point yet when I am older than they?
And now to break the rule about one topic per post, here's my Top Tip for Family Holidays
If you maintain their eating and sleeping routine, you can do pretty much what you like in between.
On trips with BB I always make sure that the thing we do in the morning provides him with lots of running around and activity time, then after a good lunch we do something he's less interested in so that he sleeps. Happy child, happy Mum, happy holiday! There's more in my Paris with a Toddler post.


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SPRING, Texas - It's no secret that Klein (Texas) Collins running back Michael Goodson is still perusing a couple of college options since committing to Oklahoma State in early July. After trying to take a break from answering questions about his recruitment, the Rivals100 member is ready to come clean about his future intentions.
Goodson says that he is planning on three official visits currently, with one already set up. Of course, Oklahoma State is the first school that he names off as a trip and the No. 5 rated player in Texas says he's still committed. However, one team will host him for sure early next month.
"Right now, it's still Oklahoma State all the way," Goodson said. "I've also been talking with Texas A&M and USC and those guys aren't out of it yet. I've set up my USC visit. I'll be heading up there on Dec. 2. I'm also going to visit OSU and A&M for sure. I just don't have anything set up dates-wise."
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The two teams trying to get Goodson away from OSU have been peaking his interest for months, but for different reasons.
"USC, I mean, they're just USC," Goodson said. "There is nothing more you can say about them. It's rich tradition just like A&M. Both also have great running backs. Plus, Texas A&M is right up the road and they're not that far."
However, Goodson is still committed to the Cowboys for the same reason that came to his mind when he first got a glimpse of his possible college future on a visit.
"My dad and I were heading to Oklahoma and we decided, hey, let's go visit Oklahoma State," Goodson said. "They embraced me like family. All the players were great and the facilities were amazing. It's just a place and a team that you really want to play for."
One thing that has kept things quiet on the Goodson front lately has been his exhaustion from all the attention. In the beginning he was excited about the process, but soon enough things got a bit hectic.
"Its fun at first," Goodson said about the recruiting process. "Then, you get settled in, and you can't sleep with people calling you at all times of the night. It's pretty crazy."
Goodson, the No. 47 rated prospect in the country, will make things clear when he plays in the U.S. Army All-American game.
Even though his Collins team did not make the playoffs, he still likes to look back on what he calls a very successful career at the high school level. However, as Signing Day approaches and college is around the corner, he remembers where it started.
"The high point was my junior year," Goodson said. "We were good, made the playoffs for the first time, and it made me feel real good being around my coaches and those players. This year it's different because we had a lot of people graduate."
"Now, I'm just looking forward to stepping foot on a college campus. That's the next big thing for me."


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Major Garrett at National Journal has a good post-second debate column in which he reports that the Obama campaign seems to have abandoned most of its three-state (Florida-Ohio-Virginia) firewall. Those are the three states with 60 electoral votes—Obama's weakest 2008 states except for Indiana and North Carolina—which the Obama campaign has been pummeling for months with anti-Romney TV spots. The idea is that if they could hold these three states and all those Obama carried with higher percentages in 2008 Obama would have 332 electoral votes, and could afford to lose a small state here or there. That's why they were constantly saying that Romney had only a narrow window to get to 270.
My Oct. 7 Examiner column. written after the first presidential debate, I said that early post-debate polls suggested the firewall may be crumbling. Now Major (he used to have an office across the hall from me at U.S. News, next to Mike Gerson) suggests that the Obama strategists have reached the same conclusion. Here are the key paragraphs:
"What also became clear after the dust began to settle from the rumble on Long Island was the electoral map has narrowed and Obama's team, while conceding nothing publicly, is circling the wagons around Ohio, Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada. Plouffe said that Obama remains strong in all four states, but he would not discuss the specifics of internal polling or voter-contact analytics, saying only that Obama has 'significant leads' in all four places.
"It is uncharacteristic of Team Obama to concede any terrain, but Plouffe offered no such assurances about Obama's position in North Carolina, Virginia or Florida. Romney advisers have seen big gains in all three states and now consider wins likely, although not guaranteed, in all three. They are similarly upbeat about prospects in but not confident enough to predict victory in Colorado. That Plouffe left Colorado off his list of states where Obama's leading and can withstand a Romney surge might be telling."
Do the Obama strategists think that Romney has North Carolina, Florida, Virginia and Colorado in the bag? I doubt it. But the implications are pretty staggering. Give Romney those states and he's at 257 electoral votes. And with a number of places to get them, maybe including (as Major suggests) Pennsylvania or Michigan.


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Lady Huskers top Penn State 71-63 in Big Ten debut
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.—Jordan Hooper scored 31 points, including a clinching 3-pointer with 17 seconds left, and No. 23 Nebraska won its Big Ten debut with a 71-63 victory over No. 16 Penn State on Friday night.
Hooper also had 12 rebounds and Lindsey Moore added 16 points for the Cornhuskers (12-1, 1-0), who trailed by nine points in the second half but rallied by holding the Nittany Lions to just one field goal over a 8:18 span. Nebraska used a 13-2 run to take a 60-58 lead with 4:39 left.
The game was tied twice more in the late stages and Penn State still trailed by just one point after a made foul shot by Alex Bentley with 1:58 left. The Cornhuskers sealed the victory by scoring the final seven points of the game.
Bentley led the Nittany Lions (10-3, 0-1) with 22 points and eight steals. Maggie Lucas added 18 points and Nikki Greene had 15 rebounds.


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Operators in Canada and the U.S. were warned to be sure ELTs secured by hook and loop systems are appropriately retained. Air Tindi issued several company directives including these:
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Trespass incident being probed
State police at Lehighton are investigating a criminal trespass incident.
Troopers said Joe Farruggio, of 1814 Upper Smith Gap Rd., in Wind Gap, Ross Township, Monroe County, reported observing two persons in the area of a detached wooden garage on his property about 1:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23.
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The Rig Veda and the History of India | Author: David Frawley | Foreword: N.S. Rajaram | Pages: 364 | Type: hardcover | Publisher: Aditya Prakashan 2001, 2003 | ISBN: 81-7742-039-9
Extensive hardbound book on ancient India, reflecting David Frawley's deeper research into Vedic texts. Semi-technical in nature, developing the views found in Gods, Sages and Kings and Frawley's other books, adding much more detail relative to David Frawley's more than thirty year study of Vedic texts in the original Sanskrit.
Emphasizes the southern origin of the Vedic people and the maritime nature of Vedic culture, with its spread from the Sarasvati region, including analyzing the lists of kings and rishis and the role of various dynasties. It contains special studies of the connections of the Vedic people with those of the ancient Middle East and Europe and an examination of the role of linguistics. It is the most detailed of Frawley's book on the subject and contains extensive references and research.
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World Languages K-12 Learning Standards (2015) (16 pages, .6 MB)
The Grade Level Standards & Resources Web site provides quick access to all content standards along with aligned resources to support curriculum development, instructional practices, and assessment of student learning. Choose "World Languages" from the homepage menu.
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Included are professional development presentation materials that can be used for implementation of the Washington State World Languages K-12 Learning Standards. These materials include Leader Guides, PowerPoint presentations, and other supporting documents.
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The four strands of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language) have been aligned to the National Standards for Learning Languages by the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages. View:
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Cryptococcosis in Cats – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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Cryptococcosis is a common infectious disease caused by the yeast-like fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. This fungus is widespread in the environment and cats, humans, dogs and other animals can also become infected.
The disease is acquired by inhaling spores from the contaminated environment. It is the most common systemic fungal disease to affect cats.
The organism has worldwide in distribution but is most prevalent in temperate areas such as Australia and North America. It is found in areas contaminated with bird (especially pigeon) droppings, although many infected cats will have had no known contact with pigeon droppings. Pidgeons themselves don't become affected due to their higher body temperature which doesn't support growth of the fungus, it passes through them and out via the feces. The fungus can survive in the environment for up to two years if it is protected from sunlight, which dries it out.
Immunocompromised cats such as those infected with FeLV or FIV are especially vulnerable to infections such as cryptococcosis due to their weakened immune status. Infected cats do not pose a risk to humans. Inhalation is the primary route of infection, less common modes of infection include inoculation or ingestion of the yeast cells.
Pathophysiology of cryptococcosis:
Dry yeast cells (known as basidiospores) are inhaled, they may remain localised in the nasal cavity and/or the lungs. In healthy animals, the fungus may remain isolated without causing the cat any problems. However, in immunocompromised cats (such as those with FIV or FeLV), the fungus may spread locally to the CNS or through the body via the bloodstream. Affected areas may include the eyes, brain, skin, central nervous system, and bones.
What are the symptoms of cryptococcosis in cats?
The incubation period is unknown. Symptoms vary depending on the organ systems involved. If the infection remains localised in the nose your cat may have no symptoms. If dissemination occurs, symptoms will vary according to the location of infection. The most common areas include the lungs, eyes and brain/CNS. The nasal form is the most common to occur in cats with nasal discharge being most often seen in cats with cryptococcosis.
Generalised symptoms:
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Sneezing and snuffling
- Nasal discharge which may be thick and yellow or bloody
- Facial swelling
- Swelling or mass over the bridge of the nose
- Ulcerated lesions on the nose and face
- Nasopharyngeal granulomas, fleshy (polyp-like) mass protruding from the nasal cavity
- Open mouth breathing
- Nasal turbine bone loss
- Pneumonia
- Increased respiration rate
- Uveitis
- Chorioretinitis (inflammation of the choroid and retina of the eye)
Skin (cutaneous form):
- Non-pruritic (non-itchy) , hard, nodular skin swellings on the skin. Singular nodules may be indicative of direct inoculation
- Ulceration may occur with larger lesions
- Seizures
- Sudden blindness
- Paresis (weakness of voluntary movement)
- Incoordination (ataxia)
- Circling
- Behavioural changes
How is cryptococcosis diagnosed in cats?
Your veterinarian will perform a complete physical examination and obtain a medical history from you. Diagnosis is based on identification of the organism. Cryptococcal infection should be considered in cats with chronic nasal discharge which doesn't respond to antibiotics.
Tests your veterinarian may perform include:
- Cytology of the nasal discharge or cerebrospinal fluid.
- Histopathology (examination of biopsied tissues) of skin nodules, lymph nodes, nasal mucosa.
- Latex agglutination test (LAT) to detect antigens from the capsule of the fungus in the blood. False negative tests may occasionally occur in cats with localised infection. False positives also occasionally occur.
- Culture may be required if a negative antigen test occurs.
- Radiography of the nasal cavity may be useful.
Your veterinarian may also wish to perform CBC/biochemical profile/urinalysis, FIV and FeLV tests to gain an insight into the general health of your cat.
How is cryptococcosis treated in cats?
Itraconazole, fluconazole or ketoconazole are the drugs of choice for treating cryptococcosis. They should be given with a fatty meal to enhance absorption. Treatment with anti-fungal drugs can take several months and up to a year. Cats with the CNS form may require lifelong medication. Liver and kidney function need to be regularly monitored while your cat is on these drugs. Side effects such as anorexia and vomiting may occur.
Amphotericin B may be prescribed in cats where the fungus has spread to the CNS or disseminated through the body. This drug is extremely potent and careful monitoring is necessary due to its potential side effects on the kidneys. The drug is administered subcutaneously in fluids.
Surgical removal of the lesions in the nasal cavity.
Removing discharge from the nose and eyes with a damp cloth.
Supportive care such as a feeding tube and IV fluids if necessary.
Your veterinarian will want to perform repeat antigen tests on the blood to monitor your cat's response to treatment.
The prognosis is generally good for immunocompetent cats where the infection hasn't disseminated, however, those with systemic disease and/or cats with FIV or FeLV don't respond as well.
There is no vaccine for this disease, the only way to reduce your cat's chances of infection are by limiting his exposure to potentially contaminated environments. The best way to do this is to keep him indoors or give him access to a cat enclosure.


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Sticks & Stones Hurt Bones...But Biting & Scratching Feels Good!?
Well one thing's for sure...I know this question came from a human, because a cat would never complain about this.
The scratches on your arms reflect the million years or so of evolution looking out from behind a cat's eyes. In cat culture, claws and teeth deliver cattishly affectionate embraces....or they can serve as lethal weapons.
First you have to start with the fact that cats have a sturdy top layer of hair (fur) while humans have only a light layer of hair. But the skin underneath this top layer is different too. Human skin is relatively tender, and highly charged with nerve clusters that signal pain, pressure and temperature. Cat skin has a different arrangment of nerves, making a cat's brain interpret bits and scratches very differently from how a human brain would interpret them.
For example, in cat courtship, there is often a period of swatting between the tomcat and the "queen" cat, often with claws out. The pricks of this mutual clawing stimulate the cats to take things up a notch including the tomcat planting a big ole forceful bite to the queen cat's neck. Although this bite applied to a human neck would have you humans howling in pain, the queen cat tolerates it and derives pleasure from it.
If you pet your cat long enough, it can trigger the cat to respond in a frenzy of swats and what we like to call "love bites." To him, this is just a natural thing to do. To you, a human, it's a session of petting your cat morphing into a lapful of teeth and claws...ouch.
The good news is that you can usually diminish the behavior through some training. Part of the training is disciplining yourself to stay alert when petting him so you can recognize his body signals and know when to stop. Stop petting him BEFORE he starts getting too restless and frisky. A real simple body signal to watch for is the tail. When it starts twitching and thumping around, he's getting ready to be a little wild.
The other part of the training is reinforcing his good behavior with praise rather than pats and strokes. If he's on your lap, talk to him in soothing, loving tones instead of petting him. We cats LOVE to be talked to; we don't know every word being said, but we sure know tone of voice. With time, your cat will learn that you...and your lap...are no place for him to let his wild side out.


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The great ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev was born in the tiny Soviet town of Ufa. He leaped and pirouetted his way out of peasant life, defecting to Paris in 1961. In a fictionalized biography that spans four decades, McCann recreates Nureyev's dreary roots and his decadent celebrity lifestyle (John Lennon pops by for a scene, as do Jackie O. and Mick Jagger). The story is told in a patchwork of voices, from his dance partner Margot Fonteyn to his coked-up sex partner at a Manhattan gay bathhouse. Unfortunately, the weakest sections are Nureyev's own. The man, spoiled by his own mythology, is a thinly drawn brat. More compelling are minor characters, like the shoemaker whose father warned him against the ballet: "Stay out of the theaters, son…no point in seeing your shoes ripped to pieces…."


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About This Activity
The second annual Marin County Swim takes place Saturday morning, July 19, 2014 at McNear's Beach in San Rafael.
New this year will be the Splash & Dash, which consists of a Sprint swim and 5k run, all within the park.
Produced by the Sustainable Sports Foundation, organizers of the Marin County Triathlon Weekend and the Marin County Half Marathon, 10k & 5k, now in its sixth year of successful environmental and family friendly events.
The Sustainable Sports Foundation funds a special program which gives children from low-income families in our community the opportunity to learn to swim and be safe in the water, and all proceeds from this race go to this program.
Not only will you be supporting this effort at our event through your participation, but you will also be witnessing and swimming alongside some of our proud home-grown athletes !!
Besides the Splash and Dash race, the Marin County Swim features two race distances: a Sprint which is 500 meters, and an Olympic consisting of 1500 meters.
Both distances begin and finish at the beach wall located across from the swimming pool area at McNear's Beach Park, 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael.
These open-water swims in San Pablo Bay will be an in-water start (no running or diving in) and will finish at the big red arch, just along the carpeted exit area.
All races are open to everyone 12 years and older with no maximum age limit!
Anyone under 18 will need consent from a parent or legal guardian including a signed liability waiver, like everyone else, which is found when registering for the event.
Wetsuits are highly encouraged.
All participants will receive a technical race t-shirt, stainless steel water bottle, lots of goodies in their race packet, great foods and drinks, live entertainment, a very cool one of a kind finisher medal .... and one heck of a good time !!!
Event schedule and times
Saturday, July 19, 20148:00 am - Splash and Dash (sprint swim/5k run) 8:30 am - Sprint distance Swim (500 meter) 9:00 am - Olympic distance Swim (1500 meter) 9:45 - Awards!
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Kenno Tea Towel
by Sylvain Willenz
Joyful, deliberate imperfection: Sylvain Willenz' extended kitchen linen range exudes charm and delight. Each piece is a direct translation of his own geometric hand sketches, brought to life with silkscreen. The Scribble tea towels are playful for everyday kitchen use—or complement a bigger vision when paired with the tablecloth and napkins. Available in three mix-and-match patterns (Rain, Grid, Kenno) and four mix-and-match colours (peach, black, ultramarine blue, contra black)
Designed by Sylvain Willenz
A winner of multiple awards, including Belgian Designer Of The Year 2009, Sylvain Willenz founded his own design studio in 2004. Drawing on a love of cartoons, his charming range of designs includes the unique Scribble family, a set of patterns created exclusively for Hem, that walks the line between studied imperfection and elegance.


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One of the most beloved brands in baseball gaming is coming back. MLB Advanced Media announced it will release RBI Baseball 14 on next gen, current gen consoles, smartphones and tablets. MLB Advanced Media is Major League Baseball's own interactive entertainment division.
For those scoring at home, this is that group's second mind blowing announcement in as many weeks. They are providing the technological expertise for the WWE Network. I couldn't have told you a thing about this company a week ago, and now they are poised to define my 2014.
This is welcome news for those in the Microsoft console family. With 2K Sports abandoning its lackluster baseball efforts, it looked like we weren't getting a game. There aren't a lot of details right now. But a pure update of the NES version with new rosters would still find a home on multiple devices in my house. That game was just pure fun. My little sister hates baseball, but she found herself sitting down to hurl 100 mph Nolan Ryan heaters. It was the Tecmo Bowl of baseball games, and I don't throw that kind of affection around lightly.
The last new installment in the series was RBI Baseball 95 on Sega's ill-fated 32X. Can RBI still bring them into the stadium after two decades? Nobody will work harder to promote pro baseball's product than pro baseball itself. There may be initial stumbles, but they're thinking about the long game. Video games are a huge tool for reaching younger fans. This is an area baseball has been struggling in.
RBI Baseball was always more of an arcade offering than a true simulation. That's the best thing for attracting a more casual fan. The original's cartoony style screams mobile game. I'm very excited to see if this veteran can still swing for the fences. Keep your eyes locked on GamerTell as we scout this new version's fastball.
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Kristen Stewart in Sexy Dress With Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in Breaking Dawn Part 1 London Premiere
Kristen Sparkles in a Sexy Gown With Robert in London
Kristen Stewart wore a sexy sequinned Roberto Cavalli gown for the premiere of Breaking Dawn Part 1 in London today. She posed with leading men Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner on the white carpet just days after the trio stepped out together for the film's world debut in LA. Rob and Kristen shared sweet moments at the West Coast event, which brought out thousands of fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the Twilight stars. Rob stopped to sign autographs for a few lucky ladies on his way to the after party, where Taylor, Kristen, Peter Facinelli, Kellan Lutz and more let loose to celebrate the film.
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The Breaking Dawn Part 1 cast is in full press mode ahead of the movie's release in just two days. Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone and Nikki Reed are currently promoting the project in NYC while their co-stars are overseas. The fun will continue on Friday when Rob, Kristen and Taylor's episode of The <nobrand>Ellen DeGeneres</nobrand> Show airs just in time for the fourth instalment of the series to hit cinemas in the US.


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(This is the same report/review I did for Yelp (with a few additions)...I didn't see any prohibitions against reposting a review of my own from another site when I checked the etiquette page..so if I am breaking a "Chowhound rule", please let me know! (-: ) This is my very first chowhound review, so be gentle!
After hearing so many good things about the SEA Thai restaurant in Petaluma, but not having had a chance to check it out, I was excited to learn that another "outpost" had opened up closer to home. As of this evening, they have been open less than a month. Based on the fact that it was a Monday evening, and the place was full, I think they will be quite a success.
The interior design is beautiful and calming. What was once a not-so-pleasant and oftentimes dumpy feeling spot (when it was the EastWest Cafe)has been transformed...walking up to the front entrance, we were greeted by a beautiful fountain, gurgling away peacefully, and once inside, the dark burgundy walls decorated with art brought in from the natural world (driftwood-coloured twigs, with seed pods and moss scattered throughout), candles, and warm but not overly bright lighting created a sense of cozy, clean, refined elegance. The space is a bit odd...shaped like a backwards "L", and with the high ceilings it can get a bit noisy when there is a full crowd within. I didn't find it too obnoxious though, and was able to have a decent conversation with my tablemates without having to yell or even raise my voice that much.
We were seated promptly, and even though they were quite busy for a Monday night (the waitress mentioned that they weren't expecting such a crowd) the service was prompt and efficient. We were sitting towards the back of the restaurant and I never felt ignored...waters were refilled often, the waitress checked in on us enough to be helpful and not obnoxious.
We decided to order the "Starter's Parade" appetizer ($18, but you get twelve things) to get a good taste of everything. It included golden spring rolls, crispy prawns, chicken satay, lamb satay, mummy chicken, and "little basket" which is crisp egg noodles, shallots, cilantro, tomatoes, carrots and cashews all wrapped up in a lettuce leaf. A bit of peanut sauce, some sort of house-made sweet clear sauce, and a bit of cucumber "relish" were included for dipping. It was presented beautifully and tasted even better. The satays were cooked perfectly...chicken was a bit juicy and not too dry, the lamb was a treat (I've never had lamb satay before). The fried things (rolls, prawns) were light and not oily at all, and perfectly crisp. The flavours were crisp and clean. Next up was the Princess Green Papaya Salad: tomato, green bean, tamarind, pam sugar, romaine lettuce ($8). Large portion. Wonderful. Yummyummy in my tummy. The tamarind flavour was not overpowering...all the flavours were very balanced...the whole thing was clean, refreshing and fun to eat! Presented with two lettuce leaves, you piled the salad into the leaf, and ate it, taco-style, with your hands. Nearly as good as getting to play with your food. Two main dishes for the table were ordered with brown rice: Pad Thai ($13) and Garlic Delight Beef: in spicy asian soy glaze with onion, green onion and cilantro ($12). Both were excellent. Again, nice portion size, beautiful presentation, well-balanced flavours. Everything was dancing across my taste buds. Nothing felt too heavy or oily or overpowering.
Dessert is a must-have here. We had four choices of sweet delights(all $6): sauted pineapple slices with coconut ice cream, banana fritter with coconut ice cream, raspberry pinot noir sorbet and..bah..I'm completely blanking on the fourth dessert. Among our table, we tasted the three I can remember...and they were all amazing. Portions were perfect. The sorbet was an intense spoonful of dark red berry and pinot heaven. The coconut ice cream melted in my mouth and took me to another place. The banana fritter was light and creamy and the batter was crispy and not too oily or thick. Apparently both the sorbet and the coconut ice cream recipes are the chef's creation, but not made inhouse at the moment. He has a San Rafael ice cream and sorbet maker creating his lovely recipes.
The wine/beer/drink list was impressive. Quite a few wines available by the glass and even more by the bottle. Thai iced coffee and tea are available as well as lychee nut tea which I have never heard of before. They have a nice selection of loose leaf tea (I think at least seven), which is unusual to see and a pleasant surprise. I saw a drink that I hadn't heard of before, "Dry Soda"...which is, according to their website: "all-natural, non-caffeinated, flavored with fruit and herb extracts, and sweetened with a small amount of pure cane sugar." SEA Thai had three flavours available: lavender, lemongrass and kumquat. I tried the lavender. Tasty, light, refreshing and it went very well with the thai food flavours. Coffee is available too (served in a french press, which always brings a smile to my face) and apparently they get their beans from Sleepless Coffee which looks to be out of Seattle (when I did a websearch). I let them know about Ecco Caffe (http://www.eccocaffe.com), which is a local (Sonoma county) roaster who does amazing things with organic and fair trade beans. Maybe they will take a look at switching to an even more local business with great product.
I asked our waitress if there was a difference between the two restaurants, and apparently SEA Thai in Petaluma is focused more on simply Thai food, and this spot has a focus on Thai influenced by the places nearby, such as Japan. They also use organic and sustainable products whenever possible.
Excellent, beautiful and tasty experience. I plan on being a regular.
Hopefully they will have their website up soon so people can take a gander at their menu. Another review of the place (before they had their liquor license and right after they opened) can be found here: http://biteclub.pressdemocrat.com/def...
Sea Thai Bistro
2323 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405


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