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Art Offers a Refuge to Cancer Patients
"Healing with Art" program reinforces the healing process for cancer patients and their families
Rich Perry brought rotating art exhibits to NCCC to offer cancer patients a contemplative refuge that might help them find perspective on their experiences. He's found that these exhibits also stimulate people to engage with each other and with life.
As Rich Perry was hanging art for the "Healing with Art" exhibit in the waiting room of NCCC Lebanon's Radiation Oncology department, a patient approached for a closer look at the photograph of a lighthouse he had just placed into position. It was the lighthouse where she had her 40th wedding anniversary, and she shared the story of that happy event. Perry says he often has conversations like this while hanging the exhibits. Sometimes an image reminds people of a specific event, or brings them back to a place long forgotten.
"I love hanging these shows because I always interact with patients and caregivers," he says. "People can enter any of the pieces of art we hang—it's an opportunity to walk into a refuge that offers a chance to become contemplative in whatever way they want."
Nearly two years ago, Perry, a board member of the Friends of the Norris Cotton Cancer Center South, brought the concept of rotating art exhibits to fellow board members after he exhibited one of his own photographs in a similar program at Massachusetts General Hospital. He had experienced the difficult journey cancer patients and their caregivers face (his wife and daughter are both cancer survivors), and saw the powerful impact these art exhibits had on cancer patients, their caregivers, and the cancer center staff.
"I really believe that art can be a major part of healing," says Perry. "It brings comfort and humanity to a clinical setting that can feel very sterile."
Selected artwork helps with the cancer patient's healing process
The Friends board enthusiastically embraced the idea and worked with him to create a program for the NCCC cancer centers. Every four months the "Healing with Art" committee, a diverse group of artists, medical professionals, and community members, sends out a call for submissions to New England artists.
"We are really clear about what kind of art we are looking for," says Christine Pariseau-Telge, coordinator for the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center South. "Art that may work well in the living room may not be right for this exhibit. We want work that aids in the healing process—art with a specific goal for a specific audience."
The guidelines for submissions on the Healing with Art website explain that submitting artists must consider the perspective of the patients and caregivers in the waiting rooms and infusions suites where the art is hung. People who will be viewing the pieces often experience a heightened awareness of their surroundings, increased anxiety and fear, and may be coping with nausea and fatigue.
The most recent call for submissions, the fourth for the program, drew a record number of submissions (192) by a record number of New England artists (27). The three exhibits just hung in January 2014 showcase 59 works by 26 artists, including photographs, mosaics, and collages as well as paintings done in oil, pastel, acrylics and watercolors.
The "Healing with Art" exhibits can be seen at the Lebanon, Manchester, and Nashua Norris Cotton Cancer Centers:
Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Lebanon
Radiation Oncology Waiting Room, 2K
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Manchester
Notre Dame Pavilion, 4th floor
87 McGregor Street
Manchester, NH 03102
Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Nashua
Norris Cotton Cancer Center
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
2300 Southwood Drive
Nashua, NH 03063
The Healing with Art program was created and is sponsored by the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center South. For more information, please call Christine Pariseau-Telge, (603) 703-6955 or email email@example.com


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While the Philadelphia Phillies prepare to beat the San Diego Padres, they reactivated former closer Brad Lidge. He has not pitched due to elbow and shoulder injuries. Lidge is the reason the Phillies won the 2008 World Series.
To paraphrase Maurice Chevalier, "Oh yes, I remember it well."
It took 28 years for the Phillies to take the World Series Championship; they did it with a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on October 29, 2008.
South Philadelphia fans went nuts as Brad Lidge and the Phillies took out the Rays in a three-inning game, which had been suspended due to weather conditions. It is the first victory since 1980 for the Phillies and the end of the alleged Billy Penn curse.
The Billy Penn curse affected all of the major Philadelphia sports teams since the construction of the One Liberty Place skyscraper that had the audacity to tower over Billy's head atop City Hall. It was built in 1987. From 1987 to 2008, no Philadelphia sports team won a major league victory. Then in 2007, Comcast decided to put a Billy Penn statue atop the Comcast Center, the tallest building in the city. Billy liked that.
When the Phillies won in 2008, it ended the curse.
Tens of thousands of fans were celebrating in the streets, as South Broad Street was closed to traffic all evening. Seventy six arrests later, Police Commissioner, Charles H. Ramsey, was overheard saying "I got a touch of a hangover, don't push me," in response to a fan yelling "Where's the whiskey Mr. Macklin?"
Mrs. Giordano took off her usual black mourning attire for the occasion and wore a long red dress by Target. She was so excited over at Mama Mia's that she took the "evil eye" off of the Ray's Evan Longoria free of charge. Philly cheese steaks were on the house.
"Hey Vito, looka Joey! He looka just like that guy, Spencer Tracy, alone ina his boat," she said, refering to her favorite Tracy film "The Old Man and The Sea."
Vito Salerno took pity on Joey Maddon after he found out that the Rays got thrown out of their hotel after the last game was postponed and they had to find accommodations at a stable in Wilmington, Delaware. The fans had everything else booked within a 100-mile radius.
Vito bought Joey a few boiler makers, broke out his Castiglione, and sang "O Solo Mio."
Mayor Nutter was telling fans, who were planning to call out sick from work, to wait until Friday. The World Series Parade began at noon on Friday, at 20th and Market Sts. and ended back at the Sports Complex.
"You can be joyous, but you can't be a jackass," he told news reporters. I think he was referring to media behavior at the parade, especially pinhead Bill O'Reilly, who doesn't know Jack Schitt about the legal system or baseball.
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Thomas Whieldon, in the style of
English, 18th century
Platter, c. 1765–1775
1.9 x 25.5 x 21 cm
Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Acquired with funds from the Mrs. George H. Sellers donation
Ceramic, Decorative Arts Ceramic
The tortoiseshell decoration featured on this relief-molded platter was achieved by allowing semi-translucent coloured glazes (copper and manganese compounds) to stain the cream earthenware ground. Immediately after application, a clear glaze was applied to preserve the mottled effect. This type of surface decoration is typical of so-called Whieldon ware, named after Thomas Whieldon. The foremost potter of his day, Whieldon was in operation between 1740 and 1780. Among his apprentices were Josiah Wedgwood, Josiah Spode, and William Greatbatch, all of whom went on to operate their own potteries. Josiah Wedgwood worked in partnership with Whieldon between 1754 and 1759, and it is likely that Wedgwood was actually responsible for many of the innovations that earned Whieldon his leading reputation in the field.
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Sharpsburg initially incorporated into Coweta County in 1871, setting its limits a half mile around the railroad depot. In 1898, the town changed its center to its public well and extended its limits.
Town residents approved a prohibition on alcohol in 1877 and repealed it just two years later in 1879.
Notable people from Sharpsburg include athletes Janet Dykman and Keith Brooking; actors Allan Kayser, Josh Andrew Koenig and Rusty Stevens; and congressional district representative Lynn A. Westmoreland.


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Permanent Signal: a condition in which a POTS [plain old telephone service] line is off-hook withoutconnection for an extended period of time.*It's a term that Mauro Remiddi kept coming back to when reflecting on much of the time between last year'srelease of Strange Weekend, the multi-instrumentalist's debut full-length as Porcelain Raft, and this, its properfollow-up. "In a way, growing up in Italy, then living for 12 years in London, and now two-and-a-half years inNew York, made me realize that I have some dear friends that I rarely see," explains Mauro. "I was touringalmost non-stop for eight months and I started having these imaginary conversations in my head with peopleI wanted to communicate with, but for one reason or another it couldn't happen. So this idea of the album titlecomes with there being a signal that says the line is off."Mauro began working on Permanent Signal two months after returning from tour, a period of readjustmentin which he was beginning to enjoy normal everyday comforts such as frequenting his favorite coffee spot inhis Brooklyn neighborhood and connecting with friends again, even as the thoughts of those unrealizedconversations during his recent travels were still very fresh in his mind. Inspired by this surreal moment oftransition, where the reality of finally being home was still overshadowed by lingering feelings of detachment,he sold almost all of the instruments that he used for Strange Weekend in order to "start with a new colorpallet." It's immediately apparent in Permanent Signal's opener, "Think of the Ocean," where the densebasement-recorded haze of his last full-length has been traded for a spacious melancholy, as cello, piano anddrums gently spiral atop a faint pulsing tone that mirrors the album's title. And while layers of synths andelectronics still play a role, the new record is far more organic than Porcelain Raft's previous album and EPs,an intentional move according to Mauro; "I wanted to record in the studio just to capture the guitars anddrums properly, and to have some real input from musicians I respected and loved to hang with."Enlisting some support from YUCK's Jonny Rogoff on drums, Antlers bassist Darby Cicci (who alsocontributed double vocals and trumpet, and engineered the sessions in Antlers' Brooklyn studio), and cellistGaspar Claus (frequent collaborator with Sufjan Stevens and the National's Bryce Dessner), Porcelain Raft'sonce gauzy pop has now turned as vivid as a waking dream. During "Minor Pleasure," Mauro finds catharsiswhen conceding in his otherworldly tenor that "there's nothing hidden in what we see, sometimes you just haveto let it end," amidst the processed drone of an organ and a piano that taps into the gospel-dosed psychedeliaof Spiritualized, while the radiant lull of "Night Birds" reaches cosmic bliss, as crystalline guitars andsynthesizers echo the song's poignant sense of nostalgia. Elsewhere, tracks like the aforementioned "Think ofthe Ocean," "Cluster" and the haunting, Lennon-esque "I Lost Connection" deal directly with lives either onhold or in transition -- all universal themes of the human condition which allow the listener to fill in their ownpersonal experiences with a permanent signal.*"Permanent Signal." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia Wikimeida Foundation, Inc. 24 December 2012. Web
Porcelain Raft's "Drifting In And Out" is the opening track to his debut full length, Strange Weekend. It's the Italian born singer's anthemic, gauzy and chiming cavalry call to arms.
The 7"s b-side, "Chain", astutely balances melancholy and wistfulness. Remiddi does his best heart string pulling to date as he sings "and I feel something/something I cannot deny/half my life behind."
Porcelain Raft's thesis statement hits when side B kicks off with "Unless You Speak From Your Heart." Remiddi's enigmatic vocals carrying a hook so simple that you might think you sang it first; keys and bass that might make the needle jump off of your turntable; and a sense of raw sincerity that has come to trademark Remiddi's songs is what ultimately resonates.
The b-side, "Something In Between," with it's shimmering Cocteau Twins guitar line, cleft bass, and colorful reverb is the gentlest of tornados. One that's sturdy enough to pick you up & take you for a spin but at, the end, sits you back down leaving you feeling like you just had your first Summer romance.
Remiddi's androgynous vapor of a voice weaves like a ghost between Nick Gilder and The Alessi Brothers, Julee Cruise and Judee Sill. In more contemporary terms, Porcelain Raft stands confidently on a high hill between the sounds of M83 and Beach House. Lead track "Drifting In and Out" is loping and anthemic; gauzy and chiming. "Shapeless and Gone" follows with a heavy strum reminiscent of "Cosmic Dancer" — full of mood and style without all the wearying excesses and feathered boas. Porcelain Raft's thesis statement hits when side B kicks off with "Unless You Speak From Your Heart." Remiddi's androgynous vocals carrying a hook so simple that you might think you sang it first; keys and bass that might make the needle jump off of your turntable; and a sense of raw sincerity that has come to trademark Remiddi's songs is what ultimately resonates.
Porcelain Raft is the nom de plume of one Mauro Remiddi, Rome native, music/video mastermind and purveyor of some of the most exquisite, haunting and heartbreaking love songs you're likely to hear in a good long while. Unsurprisingly, for someone who started off in music scoring short films, the world of Porcelain Raft traverses deeply evocative and emotive terrain, gorgeously redolent of moments lingering just on the fraying edges of time and memory.
Together, these tracks serve to announce Porcelain Raft as an important new name to watch, and, as anybody who has caught him live recently (supporting the likes of Blonde Redhead on their recent European tour or at several showcase at CMJ 2010) will attest, a beautifully compelling live act as well.


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The End Times and Glad Tidings for the Ahlal-Sunnah
Our Prophet (saas) told us that the time preceding the Day of Resurrection will be one of an ever-increasing number of wars, conflict, chaotic situations, injustice, oppressive measures, and discord; a time when the whole world will be swept into tremendous chaos. This hard period, in turn, will be the harbinger of the coming Golden Age when justice, peace, security, love, tolerance, and prosperity will be supreme.
He has also announced that this time will be one of glad tidings for the Ahl al-Sunnah. The End Times, when Islam will be restored after a period of its wrong practice, is clearly being lived right now in a plain and open manner. Every tiding made by the Prophet (saas) over 1,400 years ago has come true and continue to do so.
According to the Prophet (saas), the first stage will be when great strife will occur among humanity due to the evils of atheism and various philosophical systems that encourage the denial of faith. Humanity will be removed from the purpose of its creation and thus enter a period of spiritual emptiness and moral degradation. Great disasters, wars, and pains will start happening, and everyone will look for an answer to the query of "How can we be saved?"
The signs of the End Times, which have been foretold in the hadiths, are all being realized rapidly in our own day. For example, the fact that wars, conflict, terror, violence, anarchy, and chaos are continuously on the increase is nothing but a manifestation that we are living through the first stage.
According to the hadiths, Allah (swt) will save humanity from this dark age and then usher in a great time of liberation. He will send a righteous servant of His, known as the Mahdi, who will guide humanity, now caught up in a state of degeneration and far removed from Allah's (swt) beautiful morality, to the right path. The explanations of Islamic scholars indicate that he will shoulder three great responsibilities: ensure that all philosophical systems denying Allah's (swt) existence and supporting atheism are intellectually defeated, turn Islam back to its essence as defined in the Qur'an and the Sunnah, and resolve the discord besetting humanity during this first stage of the end of times. In other words, he will be a means for ending all kinds of social difficulties and establishing peace, security, and a beautiful morality. Third, he will unify the fragmented Islamic world.
Another glad tiding of the End Times is the fact that Isa (as), a blessed prophet of Allah (swt), will return to Earth. His second coming is reported in verses from the Qur'an, the hadiths of the Prophet (saas), and in works by eminent Islamic scholars in such a way as to leave no room for doubt as to its veracity.
Isa (as) will call upon the Jews and Christians to abandon their superstitious beliefs and accept the life ordained by the Qur'anic morality. When the Christians obey Isa (as), the Muslim and Christian worlds will unite in one single faith and, subsequently, a golden age of peace, security, happiness, and prosperity will envelop the world.
Many hadiths state that Isa (as), in conjunction with the Mahdi, will defeat the perfidious system of ideas propagated by the Dajjal (the anti-Christ) and will, with Allah's (swt) help, establish a happy era when the Qur'anic morality will be all-enveloping. This era will last longer than half a century and will be a time comparable to the Age of Happiness, when the Prophet (saas) was alive. The fact that the Prophet (saas) described this era in terms comparable to the delights of Paradise is the reason why it will be called the Golden Age. With Allah's (swt) permission, during this period humanity will live in complete security. Every kind of collapse, confusion, and affliction experienced in the first stage of the End Times will disappear, and consecutive disasters, wars, and catastrophes will end. Philosophical systems that deny Allah's (swt) existence and thereby cause degeneration, moral emptiness, and spiritual decay will be replaced by a happy time during which the Qur'anic morality will rule supreme. All believing people have hoped for this era for centuries. Our Lord will save humanity from the great chaos of the End Times and bestow prosperity, affluence, and justice upon all people.
Glad Tidings of the Prophet (saas) Regarding the End Times
The Prophet's (saas) hadiths speak of the blessings that will arise in these years. For example, this will be a time of great affluence, prosperity, and wealth. All that one needs to survive will be available in such great numbers that it will be impossible to count them. Even the smallest problems will disappear, as well as any kind of want or poverty.
The abundance of products:
All of the planet's riches will appear, and the fields will yield a great surplus. Some of the hadiths that announce the abundance of blessings in this era are as follows:
"Allah will raise a man from my descendants. As a result of his untiring efforts, Allah's Earth, just as it was replete with cruelty and oppression, will be full of justice. Those in the heavens will be happy with it and those on Earth too. In fact, it will grow whatever crop it should grow. Similarly, the heaven will not retain rain drops as treasures, but will shower them down. And the brave man will live among the men for seven years, or eight years, or nine years." (Mustadrak Hakim, Kanz al-`Ummal [Kitab al-Qiyamat])
"During this (period), my ummah will lead a kind of comfortable and carefree life that they have never known before. (The land) will bring forth its yield and will not hold anything back." (Ibn Majah)
"The land will emit the treasures within." (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntazar, p. 45)
"The land will turn like the silver tray growing vegetation..." (Ibn Majah)
"Someone sowing a measure of wheat will find 700 in return ... A person will scatter a few handfuls of seeds, but will reap 700 handfuls … Despite an abundance of rain, not a drop will go to waste." (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar, p. 24)
The end of moral degeneration and the formationof an environment of peace and safety:
The prevailing moral decay and injustice will disappear. Such injustices as robbery, lying, cheating, not taking care of those who are in need, and having only a few people living in surplus will come to an end. Equality will prevail among every class of people, for the Qur'anic morality will hold sway. An environment of trust and security will be established, and so no one will be inclined to lie and engage in evil and prohibited actions. The hadiths describe these years in the following terms:
"The dwellers of heaven and Earth, even the birds in the sky, will be pleased with his Caliphate." (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntazar, p. 29)
"In this time, one is not awoken from sleep and not a drop of blood is shed." (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan, p. 11)
"In this time, neither a man will be awoken from sleep, nor will a person's nose bleed." (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar, p. 44)
"There would be a caliph in the last (period) of my Ummah who would freely give handfuls of wealth to the people without counting it." (Sahih Muslim, Book 041, Number 6961)
"If only one day of this time (world) remained, Allah would raise up a man from my family who would fill this earth with justice as it has been filled with oppression." (Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 36, Number 4270)
"... There will be no injustice or oppression under his [the Mahdi's] rule." (al-Dani)
"The earth fills with justice." (Imam Rabbani, Maktubat al-Rabbani, Vol. 1, Hadith No. 251)
"During the time of Mahdi, justice will prevail to such an extent that every possession taken by force will be returned to his owner; some other person's thing, even if it rests within one's teeth, will be given back to its owner… Security will permeate all over Earth and even a few ladies will be able to fulfil their hajj without the company of men." (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar, p. 23)
The end of wars:
According to the hadiths, the most distinctive characteristics of this era will be the lack of anybody who needs any kind of product; the existence of complete security, safety, justice, peace, and bliss; and the use of every type of material and spiritual means to ensure people's ease, comfort, joyfulness, and security. All of these will be given to everyone in copious amounts, without counting. In the Prophet's (saas) hadiths, there is a mention that in this period "the weapons will rest." In other words, humanity will be at peace with itself. The Golden Age will experience a great sense of brotherhood among those who had previously hated each other, and in place of conflict there will be peace, friendship, and love.
Prevalence of the Qur'anic morality:
All people will live in an environment of great well-being, security, and comfort due to the prevalence of the Qur'an's beautiful morality. In fact, this age's most important characteristic is that all people who are living at that time will live by the Qur'an and will apply its morality to their lives. They will refrain from egotism, hatred, anger, envy, and other negative characteristics, as well as from such evils as corruption, unjustified earnings, lying, wishing evil upon other people, and accepting bribes. All of this will happen because all people will understand that Allah (swt) sees them and will ask them about what they did on the Day of Judgment. As a result, honesty, helpfulness, love, respect, mercy, self-sacrifice, being mindful of other people's well-being, health, ease, and security will rule supreme. The hadiths describe this moral beauty as follows:
"Just like Allah began Islam with us, it will reach its conclusion in him [the Mahdi]. Just like with us people were saved from idolatry and enmity and friendship and love replaced them in their hearts, [with his coming] it will be the same." (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi `Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 20)
"The good become even more good, and the wicked ones are treated well." (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi `Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 17)
Developments in technology and arts:
In conjunction with these developments, technology will reach its peak during this time. All people will benefit from the ensuing great developments in medicine, agriculture, industry, and communication. (See The End of Times and the Mahdi by Harun Yahya.)
The abundance, wealth, beauty, and progress that will have enveloped every field of life during the Golden Age will also affect the arts. Works more beautiful than what has gone before will spring up in music, painting, and all other branches. The wide perspective and deep thoughts that faith in Allah (swt) bequeaths to humanity means that Muslims will lead the world in all artistic fields. People will always encounter beauty, like their morals, in their places of residence, gardens, clothes, and workplaces, as well as in all forms of music and entertainment, theaters and paintings, as well as conversations. All of these will become even more beautiful.
People will be so pleased with their lives that, according to one hadith, they will not realize how the time passes and will pray to Allah (swt) to prolong their lives in order to receive more benefits from these graces. Another hadith states that all people will want to live during the Mahdi's time:
"The younger ones wish they were grown-ups, while the adults wish they were younger…" (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi `Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 17)
Nu`aym ibn Hammad heard from Tawuj:
"I wish I would not die until the Mahdi were to appear." (Ibid., p. 17)
Nu`aym ibn Hammad heard from Ibn Abbas: "The Mahdi is a young man from the Ahl al-Bayt. Our old members will not live to see him, while our young people hope for him." (Ibid., p. 23)
As a matter of fact, the Prophet (saas) pointed to all of these blessings, saying that the blessed Mahdi, who will be a means for humanity's salvation in both worlds, should be adhered to even if one needs to crawl on the snow to reach him:
"A man from my family appears to fill Earth with justice, just as it has been filled with corruption. So whoever reaches that [time] ought to come to them, even if crawling on the ice/snow, since among them is the caliph of Allah al-Mahdi." (Ibn Majah)
All of the beauties that Allah (swt) mentions in the Qur'an will be experienced during this era. Allah (swt) has told Muslims that He will let them live a beautiful life in this world:
What is with you runs out, but what is with Allah goes on forever. Those who were steadfast will be recompensed according to the best of what they did. Anyone who acts rightly, whether a male or a female, being a believer, We will give them a good life and recompense them according to the best of what they did. (Surat an-Nahl, 96-97)
In the Qur'an attention has been drawn to the fact that those surrounding people who live according to Allah's (swt) commands will turn into a kind of "home of peace" and that people with such an understanding of morality will encounter even more beauty and be rewarded with an endless life in the next world:
Allah calls to the Abode of Peace and guides whom He wills to a straight path. Those who do good will have the best and more! Neither dust nor debasement will darken their faces. They are the Companions of the Garden, remaining in it timelessly, forever. (Surah Yunus, 25-26)


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Green Wintergreen: Love your mother (nature)
Now that winter's abundant snow has finally melted, there are more than a few good— and very green— reasons to pile the kids, dogs, bikes, and golf clubs (or just your nature-lovin' self) in the car and head for the mountains of Wintergreen. Here are just a few.
Brand new this year is the family-geared Mountain Envirofest. On Saturday, June 21, the mountain will be alive with a series of environment-sound workshops and activities, which aim to teach visitors about some of the unique ways this resort is trying to keep the Blue Ridge Forest as green as green can be.
At 9am, Wintergreen Nature Foundation Director Doug Coleman leads a moderate family hike titled "Projects of Promise." During this walkie-talkie, Coleman will discuss the 4,000-year history and ecological uniqueness of the Blue Ridge Forest, specifically the 11,000-acre parcel stewarded by the foundation, which is so green because it has never been under the plough. Coleman, like everyone at the foundation, believes that people have a tendency to take care of what they appreciate and understand. "Education is an essential part of conservation," Coleman says.
Besides lots of lighter, kid-friendly activities (sidewalk chalk painting contests, birdhouse and "trash-to-treasure" workshops) other educational opportunities at Envirofest include an 11am Family Stream Testing Workshop at the headwaters of the Rockfish River. Participants will not only have fun getting their feet and hands wet, they'll also learn how to monitor the cleanliness of the water by turning over and rubbing rocks to discover what kinds of bugs lie underneath— the dirty or the clean kind!
And how can you talk green without mentioning golf? Wintergreen is actually making some real headway in the environmental department and soon expects to receive its Audubon certification. At 6pm on the 21st, Fred Biggers, head of Golf Operations, will lead a Golf Maintenance Tour that will spotlight Wintergreen's new spraying system, as well as the course's native plant landscaping and "compost tea." If this sounds like too much education for the kids, why not have them practice their putting at Wintergreen's brand new mini-golf course?
The first Mountain Envirofest takes place at the Wintergreen Resort on Saturday, June 21. An educational family hike starts at 9am, with stream testing at 11am and a golf maintenance tour at 6pm. For a complete schedule of activities, which include creative workshops and sidewalk chalk painting contests, see www. wintergreenresort.com. All activities require advance registration and are free (except for the 2pm Birdhouse workshop -$12). To register, call 325-8180.


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Army of GOD wrote:I joined this game because it's so similar to Call of Duty.
Queen_Herpes wrote:It is comical to me that players vote against new options. Right now, the vote is 3 for and 3 against. if you're against it...it really shouldn't affect you. It will be a game OPTION, so you don't have to play it this way if you don't want to. I'd love to hear from someone who doesn't want this as to a reason that it shouldn't be implemented as it wouldn't be de riguer in all games.
Army of GOD wrote:I joined this game because it's so similar to Call of Duty.
837204563 wrote:I'm against it because it doesn't make the game better and implementing it would take time and resources that could be better spent on something else.
Army of GOD wrote:I joined this game because it's so similar to Call of Duty.
What?837204563 wrote:What zombie neutrals amount to is a very stupid computer player controlling the neutral armies.
Sorry...but I have to add...Doulbe WTF?!?!?! Maybe too drunk right now...but, what are you trying to really convey?837204563 wrote:The only way this could make the game better is if you a) thought there weren't enough players in eight player games, in which case you simply should ask for that or b) think adding a bad player makes for a better game, in which case you should simply invite some bad players into your games.
Army of GOD wrote:I joined this game because it's so similar to Call of Duty.
paulk wrote:*) Zombies are dead troops. Therefore the number of zombies per turn could be based on the number of armies killed each turn (divided with 3 for example), although I think it is better to just keep it capped at that the zombie army get territory troops (1 per 3 territories).
Don't worry this was never actually the idea; it was that the Infected Neutrals choose alphabetically by Territory Name but this has been superceded. See the FINAL PROPOSAL on page 22 for details.shanksdigs wrote:Only suggestion against your functions is the alphabetical choice" attack. This might make players come back to choose names like "zzzzzJim" so they are least likely to get attacked by the zombie.
frankiebee wrote:How crazy would this be on maps like Feudal War or AoR
cicero wrote:Such a territory will attack its largest neighbour(s) and continue until battle is won or the attacking territory has less than 4 armies remaining.
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SIDE ONE Who'll Be The Next in Line/The Kinks Who Do You Love/Quicksilver Messenger Service What Becomes Of the Brokenhearted/Jimmy Ruffin When Will I Be Loved/The Everly Bros. Where Did Our Love Go/The Supremes Why Pick On Me/The Standells Why/Lonnie Mack Are You Experienced?/Jimi Hendrix...
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Who? What? When? Where? Why? and Other Questions.
Mikail Graham on May 1, 2012
Tonight on The Other Side from 8 to 10pm PST"May Day! May Day!" It's May Day and time for a fun evening of God knows what! It could be a journey to the center of the mind, or maybe a Mad Men style dinner party soundtrack, hard to say. But one thing is for sure, it will most certainly be...
Mark Leviton on Apr 19, 2012
SIDE ONE Jingo (1968 Fillmore Auditorium)/Santana Light is Faster Than Sound (1968 Carousel Ballroom)/Big Brother and the Holding Company 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds (1966 Fillmore)/Jefferson Airplane Hoochi' Coochi' Man (1967 Fillmore)/Chuck Berry w/Steve Miller Band Don't Make My Baby Blue (1969...
Mark Leviton on Apr 18, 2012
New live releases from Big Brother & The Holding Company and The Move are part of our visit to the great San Francisco sixties concert halls, including The Fillmore, Carousel Ballroom, The Matrix and Winterland. Turn it up!
Mark Leviton on Apr 17, 2012
Join me for two hours of The Mars Volta: prog-sci-fi-psychedelic-a-go-go!
Mikail Graham on Apr 10, 2012
Tonight on The Other Side from 8 to 10pm PST"The music of legendary Turkish artist Barış Manço" Join guest host Julia Boorinakis Harper as she takes you on a tour of the music of legendary Turkish artist Barış Manço.His music, an alchemic blend of Anatolian folk and Western rock, took the...
Meri St. Mary on Apr 5, 2012
Ginger Coyote interviews KVMR's own Meri St. Mary from Hollywood for PUNK GLOBE!To read the entire interview go to Punk Globe http://punkglobe.com/meristmaryinterview0412.php Meri St. Mary has been a long time fixture in the California punk scene. Punk Globe interviewed her a few years ago and we...
Mark Leviton on Apr 5, 2012
SIDE ONE Up From the Skies/Jimi Hendrix Experience Who Are The Brain Police?/Mothers of Invention Double Yellow Line/The Music Machine Happenings Ten Year's Time Ago/The Yardbirds A Girl Named Sandoz/Eric Burdon & The New Animals I'm Waiting For the Man/Velvet Underground Action Painting/The...
Marc Cuniberti on Apr 3, 2012
How to Make Money In a Zero Interest Rate Enviroment: With saving rates at zero, investors have to use unique strategies to make a return on thier money. Learn some strategies on how to do so on todays show. Current market action will also be covered as well as listener call ins taken on air.This...
Mikail Graham on Apr 3, 2012
The Other Side April 3, 2012 - "Amon Düül Part 1"Primary tabsView(active tab)Edit Tonight on The Other Side from 8 to 10pm PST"Amon Düül Part 1" Amon Düül began in 1967 as a radical political art commune of Munich-based artists calling themselves, in part, after the Egyptian Sun God Amon. At...
Mark Leviton on Mar 22, 2012
SIDE SSIDE ONE SIDE ONEI Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)/The Electric PrunesRoadblock/The WheelsMaking Time/The CreationPushin' Too Hard/The SeedsYou're Driving Me Insane/The Missing LinksA Dream for Julie/KaleidoscopeFrosted Panes/The KytesGoing Down Fast/The Mark FourLost Girl/The TroggsI See...
Mark Leviton on Mar 21, 2012
Guaranteed to day-glo your third eye, freak your beat and blow your mind, tonight we reach into the archives for Nuggets, Pebbles and Rubble from the sixties. Obscurities and chart-toppers will battle it out!
Mikail Graham on Mar 20, 2012
Tonight on The Other Side from 8 to 10pm"Nels Cline - A Musical Chameleon" Guitarist and composer Nels Cline has been part of the jazz and experimental improvisation scene in Los Angeles for decades, contributing as well to rock bands including Bloc and The Geraldine Fibbers. Leading his own...
Tenali Hrenak on Mar 13, 2012
"Weeeeeeeee!!!'"Off we go to the tree house in the sky full of jump rope songs, nursery rhymes, folk songs, tongue twisters, ring games, eefing, 1920s & 30s, and more! Come out, come out, wherever you are and join guest host Tenali as he explores the imagnarium of childhood, wonder and awe.
Mikail Graham on Mar 6, 2012
Tonight on The Other Side from 8 to 10pmThe Other Side Of Country Part 3Raised on classic country and western music mixed with a healthy does of easy listening pop, Other Side host & producer Mikail Graham will take you on yet another journey into the world of old western style country...
Mark Leviton on Mar 1, 2012
SIDE ONE Respect/Aretha Franklin Wedding Bell Blues/Laura Nyro The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game/The Marvelettes Can't He Take a Hint/Kenni Woods I'm Gonna Destroy That Boy/The What Four Wow Wow Wee (He's the Boy For Me)/The Angels (I'm Not Your) Stepping Stone (demo)/The Pivots Hey, Big Boy/The...
Mark Leviton on Feb 28, 2012
It's Sadie Hawkins Day! Pet Sounds only gets to do a show on Leap Day once every 26 years or so, and we'll use this one to let the women have their say in music. A few marriage proposals might be included, so be prepared to shed a tear or two.


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Happy haze: Three bands and surprises all around
All of 15, Retisonic, and Bishop Allen
at Tokyo Rose
November 20
The basement of Tokyo Rose, that blood-colored musical refuge from the cares of modern life, was fairly well stocked Thursday night with various hip indie-rock types– even at 10:30, the official start time of most subterranean shows there.
All of 15 was first up, and though I've seen the band's name around town for a number of years– and written up their show listings in this very publication– before Thursday, I'd never seen or heard their stuff. The idea I had in my head from the band's name– which was something along the lines of quite noisy hardcore– proved to be incorrect, and instead I was treated to a set of well-written indie-pop/rock numbers.
None of the band's members really had that rock star look, though their singer- guitarist did have the requisite skinniness needed to make it big in the business. They have some solid material.
Composed of the aforementioned singer-guitarist, an excited bassist (he seemed to really get into the music) who also provided harmony vocals, and a capped drummer, the group shied away from long instrumental solos, replacing guitar hysteria with picking, but hardly leaving a break in their verse/chorus-repeat structures for anything but melodic vocalizations.
Retisonic was up next, performing at "the second show of a two show tour" from their home-town of New York City. Looking like you'd expect a punk-edged pop/rock band to look (tight t-shirts, cool, etc.), the group also had all the stage-components you look for when deciding where to sink your allowance money- kicks, jumping, guitar whipping, and scaling amplifiers all signified that what you were looking at was a band, not just a group of art students.
Oh, lest I forget, the music was fine too, an exuberantly steller example of the genre. The most interesting thing was their penchant for sabotaging their impending big op hooks by choosing off-kilter chord changes- this endeared the group to me more than anything else about them, actually.
Bishop Allen, the evening's headliners, took the stage next– their third appearance at the Rose, by my reckoning. Though their debut album was recorded by the four members who graced the stage for performance #1, by performance #2 the band had begun its member shake-up, and Thursday night saw only one half of the band's original four making their triumphant return.
Composed of two guitarist-singers, who more or less front the group (the two remaining original members), a bassist, and a drummer, Bishop Allen play a kind of jangly pop-heavy indie-rock the kids seem to like these days. The fact that the group has, for the most part, two singers, allows for added vocal complexity, something Bishop Allen seems to relish. The two gentlemen's complementary outfits for the evening– one wore a blue sweater with a red collared shirt, the other a red sweater with a blue collared shirt– added extra hilarity to the duo's penchant for calling and answering each other, and with the audience's beaming approval, the show went by in a haze of good feelings and pop.
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MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard on Tuesday, July 26, will open the time capsule recently found in the old municipal gym. And the ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the new municipal building might include a person who was present when the mystery box was first secreted in the southeast cornerstone of the gym back in 1939.
MIDDLEBURY — Animal lovers will often describe time spent around their beloved pets as therapeutic, calming, uplifting and stress-relieving.
For folks that leave their pets at home during the workday, there's often a sense of hurry when leaving the office so as to give a friendly hello to that familiar face that's waiting to greet one at the door.
Increasingly, however, workplaces are opening their doors and their policies to pets at work and are seeing some positive results.
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Between squirrels desperate to pack away enough food for the winter and dry leaves blowing across the sidewalk, fall is the most difficult time to walk our dogs.
Both Crown, a Lab/German pointer mix we've had four years or so, and Reina, a Lab/pit bull mix who's been happily chewing our belongings for two years, have what my wife calls "strong prey drives."
Our new dog is driving me crazy.
I don't mean "driving me crazy" in the sense of annoying me, like by stealing my socks or eating my flip-flops. He's a dog; it's what they do. I mean that the deceptively endearing little fur ball is playing head games with me.
"Are you a dog person or a cat person?"
I hate that question. There are days when I don't even consider myself a people person. Why bring pets into it?
Anyway, there is only one acceptable answer. While there are certainly people who prefer cats over dogs, we all know that it's social suicide to admit it.
If you say you're a dog person, people trust you.
VERGENNES — Two Vergennes Police Department members, one Vermont State Police trooper from the New Haven barracks and two police canines from those agencies are set to make cameos on this week's episode of "Golden Boy," a CBS show that debuted in February.
Vergennes Police Chief George Merkel and his dog, Akido; Vermont State Police Sgt. Eugene Duplissis and his canine, Argus; and Vergennes detective Jason Ouellette were all invited to New York City in October to film brief appearances in the show.
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Driver leads police on high-speed pursuit in Basin, Park City
A driver led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit through the West Side of Summit County Tuesday morning as commuters were heading to work and skiers were on their way to the resorts.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office described a pursuit through both Park City and the Snyderville Basin before the suspect left Summit County headed westbound on Interstate 80.
Ron Bridge, a Sheriff's Office sergeant, said a deputy saw the vehicle, a burgundy Nissan Maxima, passing another driver on the shoulder of the road on eastbound Interstate 80 just west of the U.S. 40 interchange as it parallels Highland Drive.
The deputy turned on the emergency lights and attempted to pull over the driver of the Maxima, Bridge said. He said the driver did not pull over, the deputy turned the siren on and contacted dispatchers.
The early moments of the pursuit involved Trailside Drive, Old Ranch Road and Highland Drive. Bridge said the driver headed westbound on Highland Drive, past Newpark Town Center and onto Ute Boulevard.
The driver then turned southbound onto S.R. 224 and followed the state highway into Park City, Bridge said. The driver reached speeds of approximately 95 mph along the S.R. 224 entryway into Park City, he said.
Two deputies trailed the driver on S.R. 224 but lost visual contact with the driver prior to reaching Park City, Bridge said. Park City police officers pursued the Maxima inside the city limits.
The driver backtracked onto S.R. 224, exited the city and the deputies restarted their pursuit. The Maxima reached Kimball Junction and turned onto Interstate 80 westbound, Bridge said. The Utah Highway Patrol pursued the vehicle once it reached Salt Lake County on the interstate.
Justin Martinez, a Sheriff's Office captain, said the Highway Patrol terminated the pursuit once the Maxima exited Interstate 80 at Foothill Drive. The police in Salt Lake City did not pick up the pursuit, he said. Bridge said the driver was the only person inside the Maxima. Martinez said the vehicle had a temporary tag in the back window that appeared to be from Utah.
Other Sheriff's Office deputies assisted in the attempt to stop the driver. Bridge said the deputies wanted to put tire spikes on the road in front of the Maxima. Approximately four attempts were unsuccessful, he said. The deputies either were unable to get into position in time or the driver swerved to avoid the tire spikes, Bridge said.
Martinez said the pursuit started at 8:40 a.m. and the Sheriff's Office stopped its chase at 9:05 a.m. at the Summit County-Salt Lake County line on Interstate 80.
The vehicle is a 1997 model that was reported stolen in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6.
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Utah Open Lands, short $1 million-plus, seeks City Hall help on deal
Utah Open Lands, short approximately $1.1 million with just days left to finalize a Thaynes Canyon conservation agreement, has requested financial assistance from City Hall. The organization has asked to put additional monies toward the deal above the $3 million already pledged by Park City voters.


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South Dakota Flu Deaths Make It Deadliest Winter in 8 Years
SIOUX FALLS - South Dakota Department of Health officials say 30 people in the state have died from the flu, making it the deadliest winter in eight years.
Lon Kightlinger, the state epidemiologist, says the worst of the flu season is over but the virus is still circulating and people are still getting sick. Five people died from the flu last week.
The number of deaths is the highest since the 2004-05 season, when 42 South Dakotans died from the flu. All but two of the victims have been 75 or older.
Kightlinger tells the Sioux Falls Argus Leader there have been 821 confirmed flu cases this year. He says the total number could be 100 times greater because doctors are not required to report cases that don't result in death.
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Cant see is well but this is my AWESOME nerd rage shirt!
Say what you will about his vulnerability to snack cakes, but the arch-villain Dillzor is clearly the superior martial warrior. You must be under the influence of some nefarious pharmaceutical if you are delusional enough to believe the limp-wristed hero Mantastic could ever gain the advantage in hand-to-hand combat! Clearly, you are an idiot! And here I thought you were educated in the mechanics of close-range majiks! Your thoughts are not even worth my contemplation, let alone my consternation! Begone, foul malefactor, lest I pepper you with invective a second time!


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Lawyers and detectives may be the roles most commonly depicted on TV, but the jobs that get high ratings in real life are often lesser known. According to salary research from Robert Half, demand for positions such as mobile application developers, data warehouse analysts and user experience (UX) designers is expected to grow in the coming year as companies look to invest in their information technology (IT) infrastructure and digital presence.
"A common feature of high-demand jobs is a large degree of specialization," said John Reed, executive director of Robert Half Technology. "Professionals with the best prospects have finely tuned abilities that enable their companies to take advantage of new technology and the increasing amount of information available to them."
The following is an overview of seven high-potential jobs identified by Robert Half for 2012, as well as six more in-demand skills identified by Susan Hall.
Ten Tips for Better BI Reporting As more employees in a company become responsible for decision-making, easy access to reporting and analysis has become paramount.
Five Innovations That Will Change Our Lives Within Five Years Five innovations that will change how we live, work and play.
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I received this pictures a while ago and if you follow me on facebook, you may already seen them. Were made 2 months ago for a tv spot for Wella here in Romania. I was also part to another project and i`ve attended to a great photoshoot with some great people and i hope that soon i will have the pictures to share them with you ♥
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Crop conditions across the Midwest vary in early August, depending on planting date, as well as impacts from heavy rainfall and severe storms in June and July. Overall, across southern Minnesota, a large percentage of corn and soybeans are in good to excellent condition; however, excessive rainfall, along with wind and hail, in some locations could reduce 2011 yield potential. The combination of adequate soil moisture, together with above-normal temperatures during July, has helped the 2011 corn and soybean crop make up for later-than-normal planting dates in many areas, which should help improve the 2011 yield prospects.
July 2011 was ranked as one of the warmest Julys on record in many areas of Minnesota. As of July 28, a total of 1,537 GDUs had been reported since May 1 at the U of M Southern Research and Outreach Center at Waseca, which is about 6%, or four days, ahead normal for July 28. On July 1, the 2011 GDU accumulation at Waseca was 869, which was about 20 GDUs behind normal, while on June 1 the GDU accumulation was approximately 40 GDUs behind normal. Total precipitation for the month at Waseca as of July 28, was 7.13 in., compared to a normal total July precipitation total of 4.47 in. The adequate and frequent rainfall events have helped the crop avoid significant stress from the very warm temperatures that have existed throughout most of July.
Interestingly, a total of 1,505 GDUs had been accumulated at Waseca by July 28, 2010, so 2011 GDU accumulation is actually ahead of the 2010 rate. Of course most corn and soybeans in southern Minnesota were planted two to three weeks earlier in 2010, as compared to 2011. A majority of the corn and soybeans in the region were planted seven to 10 days later than normal in 2011, so the warm temperatures in July have helped the crops make up for the late planting. As a result, most corn and soybeans are now near normal development for early August. Crops are further behind in some areas of central Minnesota that had later planting dates and have had higher incidences of heavy rains and severe weather during June and July.
Corn takes about 60 days from the time of tasseling until the corn kernels reach physiological maturity (black-layer), with normal accumulation of GDUs. Once the corn kernel is black-layered, it is usually free of significant damage from a killing frost. Much of the corn in southern Minnesota tasseled and pollinated from July 10 to 20, and should adequately mature in 2011, assuming fairly normal GDU accumulation in August and early September – and a normal date for the first killing frost. Some of the later-planted corn in central Minnesota, which did not tassel until late July or early August could have some challenges being fully black-layered by the first frost, especially if temperatures turn cooler or if the first killing frost is earlier than normal.
Many growers in Southern Minnesota have been spraying for soybean aphids in the past couple of weeks. Soybean aphid populations have been on the rise in recent weeks in many areas. With the current high commodity prices for soybeans, the economic threshold level for applying soybean aphid treatments is quite low.
Heat Stress on Livestock
The near-record temperatures and high humidity during mid-July caused considerable heat stress on livestock, with many reports of significant animal losses to cattle, hogs and poultry in some areas. The heat also led to reduced weight gains in market livestock, reduced mild and egg production, and lower production in breeding herds.
Producers who lost livestock from the July heat might qualify for the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) through the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which may provide some partial compensation for the financial losses that were incurred. Losses must be filed at the County FSA offices within 30 days of the date(s) that the losses occurred, and losses must be verified by a third party not directly associated with the farm operation. For more information on the LIP program producers should contact their county FSA office or download the following LIP Fact Sheet (pdf).
Editor's note: Kent Thiesse is a former University of Minnesota Extension educator and now is Vice President of MinnStar Bank, Lake Crystal, MN. You can contact him at 507-726-2137 or via e-mail at email@example.com.


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I'd describe it as Miami Beach Art Deco Chic. Maybe it's the color scheme or perhaps, the fact I wore it to stroll down Miami Beach. Although I didn't spend it laying out under the sun, I did however enjoy a great Easter afternoon with my husband and goddaughter. After a few drinks, I let loose in a more quiet part of town to make this mini-shoot happen. I'll confess posing alone was a bit awkward at first, but thanks to many fashion blogger inspirations I pulled myself together and came up with these.
Top: Forever 21
Pants: Forever 21
Shoes: Zara
Necklace: gifted by mom
Bangles: Charlotte Russe and Forever 21
Polish color: Essie's School of Hard Rocks
**Shotouts to the style gurus and creative minds in the fashion world for making girls feel pretty one clothing article at a time, and to the new wave of style inspired women like me helping great fashions come to life via the blogosphere, but most importantly to my mother for showing me the potentials of great fashion without the hefty price tags. Because until I splurge on a classic Chanel or LV piece, I've learned chic can still be cheap ;)


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Miami Beach Luxury Condos Provide Modern Dwelling Spaces For Those Who Want To Have Stars As Their Neighbors
August 15, 2011
Florida has always been a hot spot for people who wish to be able to spend their vacation time in the most fabulous way possible; when it comes to a particular the locale that people tend to choose among the many neighborhoods in Florida, Miami Beach is probably the hottest.
Famous people are a staple in the Miami Beach area; when you head out to explore the roundabouts, you should not be too surprised to actually bump into several of them. They are usually found just having a good time like everyone else. Some of them might be active with friends doing high-energy things with their family and friends; some of them might be doing something really simple such as lying down by the beach, catching a tan while reading a good book.
For those who have seen and experienced the amazing energy that Miami Beach has to offer, you will find that this part of the city is truly one of the finest that Florida can offer. For those who wish to make every single day of their lives feel like one extremely long summer holiday, you might just like the idea of being able to establish yourself in such a trendy setting. Put the two together and you actually come up with a great mix that can evolve into one of the most satisfying quests that you can be faced with: looking for the perfect living space for you can be done right here in the heart of Miami Beach.
When it comes to living space options around Miami Beach, you are guaranteed to find all the selections being above par in terms of lifestyles being above par. Condominium units are proving to be one of the most excellent options available to people who come here, and when it comes to Miami Beach luxury condos there is certainly so much proof in the pie. If you conduct your own research, you'll find out how many rich and famous people come here to live in one of these similar spaces. This is why there is a great chance that you will have a few celebrities living in the same building as you.
With the finest view being made available to those who choose it, the breath-taking view of the Miami shoreline is sure to win your heart over in a snap. And speaking of snap, you are going to want to pinch yourself every now and then to make sure that you aren't just dreaming, because one thing for certain is that the view is so spectacular that you might think you are looking at a postcard. You can practically sign it off with a note saying "wish you were here!" at the corner of it.
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Advice For People Selling Their Miami Real Estate — Keep An Eye Out For These 2 Major Deal-Breakers
August 15, 2011
There are quite a number of Miami real estate owners that hope to sell their property due to the fact that they have become less complacent about the current start of the market despite all the signs which indicate otherwise. Nevertheless, these real estate owners should be able to get valuable advice on how to make sure that they home properties find their way off the market and into the hands of wonderful new owners.
These days, real estate buyers tend to be more careful about the real estate deals that they engage in. Not only are they looking to buy Miami real estate for cheap, they are also looking to make sure that they are able to inspect every single detail right down to the nitty-gritty. Here are two of the most common deal-breakers that people need to look out for, especially when the real estate property that is being under inspection happens to be yours:
FPE Breaker Boxes
People tend to be quite wary when it comes to FPE breaker boxes because of all the known performance issues that have been recorded over the years. In fact, these breaker boxes are no longer being produced. But being such a big hit among home owners during the past few decades, it seems that many of the homes around Miami still have these breaker boxes installed on the property and this is something that a professional real estate inspector is not going to overlook.
Aluminum Wiring
The nature of aluminum wiring is known to cause it to expend and contract more than other wiring materials such as copper which is often the material of preference for components that are installed around the property. Now, the problem with aluminum is that its characteristics make it prone to become loose over time and this can become a major problem whenever excessive heat is created which may lead to fire. Having to rewire a Miami real estate home property completely can be very expensive, but this is the only way that this problem can be addressed and real estate buyers are less than keen about having to pay for such expenses.
If you are looking to place your real estate home property for sale on the market today then you should make it a point to conduct your own form of inspection before potential real estate buyers come in with their own professional real estate inspectors.
Joan Vonnegut
Real Estate 101 – Owning A Condo in South Beach Can Save You Up To 100% In Total Tax Deductions
August 12, 2011
If you ask a person in South Beach about their opinions about buying a property or renting one, most of the time you will hear the same answer over and over: buying is better. Yes, it costs more money and you might not be able to afford it as of yet, but the truth is that renting a property or a condo will most likely make you more bankrupt in the long run due to countless mortgage increase and tax.
What most people fail to understand when it comes to renting is the fact that you will never have an opportunity to actually call your place "home" because the minute you missed your payment, the landlords will either lock up your unit, or you'll be sued in court. We fail to see the benefits of having our own property like having no curfews, hosting parties and most importantly, saving money on taxes. In South Beach alone, more than 60% are homeowners whether condominium properties or deluxe houses, and 40% are stuck at paying rent and increased taxes.
South Beach alone has a lot of real estate properties up for grabs. Most of the properties are condos that are a lot better than its neighborhood counterparts. If you own a condo or a house in Miami Beach, chances are you are saving up to 128% on taxes and mortgage fees. Not to mention the money saved on not setting aside some of your salary for monthly rent.
There are certain payment plans for people aspiring to own a property someday. Several real estate developers set up payment plans ranging from rent-to-own schemes, to annual payment options. Most of these properties are luxurious condominiums overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The key to having a nice South Beach condo without the pressure of paying much taxes and mortgages is to know more about the said payment options stated earlier; if you plan ahead, save up and think practical, you will get to own your very own property.
Whether you are looking for a second home or decent beach property, Miami Beach is the right place for you. Not only do they offer quality sceneries, and great people, but they also have lots of amenities that are great for you, your loved ones, or even your whole family! As of 2011, there are literally hundreds of available South Beach condos up for grabs handled by several real estate developers. Try to check the rates they offer so that you will be a few steps ahead from achieving a great life.
Joan Vonnegut
Coral Gables Homes — Three Useful Points Of Reference To Help Buyers Find Suitable Home Properties
August 12, 2011
There are a large number of real estate buyers who completely understand the benefits of having a home in the beautiful City of Coral Gables. Life in a city where a truly vibrant community thrives can be such a wonderful experience to have, especially if it is one that can last an entire lifetime, but many of these real estate buyers can be quite meticulous about the home properties that they keep in consideration.
Real estate purchases are definitely the type of transactions that require much though prior to making any final decisions. And as much as life in Coral Gables can be such a marvelous thing, many smart real estate buyers will not easily be persuaded into buying Coral Gables homes without first going through the small details which can make or break the deal for them. Here are some of the things that people tend to look at when it comes to the home properties that they are looking at:
The State Of The Roof Nobody wants to have to go through the hassle of having roof repairs — or in worse cases, having the roof replaced — after the deal on the home has already been settled, and that is why smart people who are looking to buy homes in Coral Gables tend to pay close attention to the condition of the roof to see if it is in tip-top shape.
Electrical Issues As an important aspect of home-buying, the general safety of the people who are going to live in these Coral Gables home is a top priority, and electrical problems should be looked into in full to make sure that there are no hazards posed whatsoever. In making sure that the real estate property is going to be a rewarding transaction, smart buyers always make sure that there will be no potential threats to the safety of those who will live in the home.
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems Since many Coral Gables homes make use of such beautiful stucco exteriors, it would be no surprise to find out that many of them take advantage of the economical option of using exterior insulation finish systems which are just as effective as traditional stucco. However, smart real estate buyers can be quite particular about the installation methods that have been used in these finish systems because of the fact that improper installation can result in moisture being trapped behind the siding, which can eventually lead to mold and other structural damage that can cost thousands of dollars to have the damage corrected.
In order to make sure that a real estate buyer gets the fair end of the deal, these real estate buyers need to be smart about the choices that they make when it comes to Coral Gables homes because the best way to ensure the satisfaction that Coral Gables has been known to provide its residents, people need to have the full advantage of having homes that are not just beautiful but also safe to live in for many years to come.
Joan Vonnegut
Sunny Isles Real Estate For People Who Cherish Luxury In A Place Of Unique Style & Chic 50s Essence
August 11, 2011
Everyone who is familiar with the way that different parts around the Miami-Dade County region in Florida have managed to shift in and out of different shapes will know that Sunny Isles Beach is a city that was not always they way that we see it to be now.
In fact, so much has changed, but the fact that Sunny Isles Beach is such a pleasant place to be in is something that has definitely carved itself into the hearts of many people from around the world. Being a city bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and by the Intracoastal Waterway on the other, people can easily clue in on the intense panoramic pleasure awaits them in the beautiful area of Sunny Isles Beach.
Despite all the development and innovation projects that have taken place within the Sunny Isles Beach area, the city has managed to keep its authentic 50s vibe that people originally fell in love with back in the day. People that come to Sunny Isles Beach manage to find numerous modern structures and facilities around the area, but the remnants that hold such strong historical significance are still visible in the city.
Being such as pleasant place to stay in, it is without a doubt that Sunny Isles Beach also makes for a fabulous place to actually live in. Besides, who wouldn't want to be surrounded by such fantastic beauty that is unique in its essence and vibe?
To consider living in Sunny Isles Beach is to consider taking your entire life into a whole new level that is simply amazing in all possible aspects of the word! There are so many sumptuous real estate options found around the Sunny Isles Beach area that people will consider to be truly worthy of your time and praise.
Since many of the Sunny Isles Beach elements involve living in such comfort and style, people who are looking at Sunny Isles real estate options will find that these two features are dominant when it comes to properties found in the area. Being the sort of place wherein tropical splendor is enjoyed from just about any point in the city makes the real estate options in the area capable of bringing in all that beauty right inside these fabulous home properties.
The way of life in Sunny Isles Beach may have taken a rather interesting journey over the decades, but the fact that it is still a highly distinguished area in the United States makes it such a valuable option for people who are considering their options when it comes to the best real estate properties around the country.
Joan Vonnegut
Miami Luxury Condos Have Been The Leading Force In Pulling The Local Luxury Real Estate Market Up
August 11, 2011
The market for luxury real estate in the region of Miami has definitely been showing signs of improvement within the first few months of 2011 and this is something that goes very well considering that the rental market for the same region has been known to be giving off the same results so far.
People that have been keen on observing the Miami real estate market over the past 2 years will know how amazing it is for so much to take shape in a positive way after the big blow which has struck markets all over the nation. It seems too good to be true for many but the fact of the matter is that these things are really happening and there is no denying the fact that this is just the beginning.
Among the many luxury real estate properties that have been taking the spotlight for the early half of 2011, we find that Miami luxury condos to have been sold have managed to gain an average of 51 sales per month — and these Miami luxury condos went for sales of over $1 million per unit. As far as the home properties go on the luxury real estate market, the first half of the year has projected an average of 41 home sales for the similar price range as the luxury condos around the region.
Should these statistics be used as grounds for future projections, what we are looking at are sales of about 1104 by the end of the year. Given these projections, we could very well be looking at an increase in sales of up to 22 percent — a substantial figure that could further note how resilient the local market of Miami truly is.
Real estate experts that have looked into the activity for the first half of 2011 have observed that the aggressive activity has been driven largely by foreign buyers that have shown a massive interest in many of these Miami luxury condos that have been setting rise around the region. A great majority of these foreign buyers seem to hail from Latin American nations where people find that the weather conditions that are quite similar to that of home allows them to be in a setting that is as pleasant as it could possibly get.
As the demand for these Miami luxury condos has grown in notable numbers, we are likely to find that the prices for these high-end residential options are sure to rise in the months to come, especially now that the signs of positive reinforcement are looking very steady for the market as a whole.
Joan Vonnegut
Miami FL Real Estate Investments — Start Up Today By Learning About Your Options And Their Benefits
August 10, 2011
People that have taken on an interest in Miami FL real estate will find that there are many investment opportunities that are better taken now than any other time in the future. Naturally, these forms of investments will require a substantial purchase on real estate within the region in order to get one started.
Hopeful investors will find that there is a wide variety of options to choose from which include some of the more popular Miami FL real estate properties that are set in captivating oceanfront and beach-side locations. Nevertheless, many of the region's inland real estate home properties are also suitable selections for people who might feel more inclined to buying real estate in these types of settings.
Many find that a variety of single-family traditional home properties in Miami FL are excellent for use as vacation rentals for the myriad of tourists that come to enjoy the area for its brilliance. Also, due to the growing rise in popularity of the outstanding condominiums that are found on the Miami FL real estate market, these too are turning out be wonderful investment opportunities that also serve as superb rental options for people who wish to experience Miami FL in high-rise style and seclusion with all the fine amenities that come with each.
Being such a magnetic location among tourists all over the world, Miami FL has managed to haul in such a massive following that seems to keep adding up as the years go by. Others would expect things to fluctuate over time, especially since the fact that recent times have proven to be somewhat difficult on a global scale, but the Miami FL market has stepped up to prove otherwise as it continues to grow stronger as time passes.
In fact, the increasing popularity has come with an added incentive which comes in the form of one of the best opportunities that have been known to real estate buyers that are looking to purchase property in the region. Some of the best bargains on Miami FL real estate happens to be found among the growing number of options that are found on the foreclosure listings for the region which feature excellent Miami FL real estate properties that go on the market for generously marked down prices — a perfect steal for anyone looking to buy property under a tight budget!
Anyone looking to reach success when it comes to investments made on the Miami FL real estate market will surely meet their goals if they come armed with all the right resources and information necessary in this type of venture. Needless to say, these hopeful investors should also act fast to ensure that they can start to wade in the pool of rewards that await them on the Miami FL real estate market.
Joan Vonnegut
Brickell Condos — An Opportunity To Live In The Fine Residential Buildings Along The Miami Skyline
July 28, 2011
People coming from the Biscayne Bay will find a grand cluster of amazing high-rise infrastructures lined along the area which make for a beautiful sight for the modern eye. What lies among these infrastructures are some of the most phenomenal home spaces that you can find in Miami's new residential community which associates the financial strength of the United States with the luxurious essence of living in Miami.
Being such an excellent location for anyone to be in, Miami has managed to recreate the options that people are faced with and have presented them with an even more exceptional mode of living in comfort and style. Now, the tropical weather that so many people love about Miami can now be enjoyed from right within the heart of the region's financial capital with the amazing Brickell condos that are found lined up along the skyline of the city.
The superb execution in blending together an array of architectural styles has made it exciting for real estate buyers to go through the different Brickell condos that are found in the area. Aside from these residential options, the real estate market also offers people with a full range of commercial real estate options that can easily be monitored from these condo communities.
Many agree that Brickell has now branched out from being a calm city within Miami into being a phenomenal cosmopolitan haven in these modern times. There is so much that people can enjoy with the fascinating progress that has been made in the area, and that certainly includes the inclusion of Brickell condos that have more than just the features of architectural genius. There are unique features that can be observed in each of these condos, and the strength in each one runs through into each of the individual condo units that are found in these infrastructures.
With many residential options to choose from, people who wish to live in this action-packed district of Miami will now have a grand selection of Brickell condos to choose from, all of which offer chic home spaces that are suitable for today's modern needs, and that includes all of the features and amenities that anyone can expect from a well-balanced community that manages to transcend by providing world-class services to its residents and guests.
Learn more about the different Brickell Condos that are available on the market by speaking with a skilled real estate agent that can lead you in the right direction when it comes to finding the perfect condo home for you.
Joan Vonnegut
Key Biscayne Real Estate — Ideal For People Who Need To Shift Into A Much More Relaxed Pace In Life
July 28, 2011
There comes a time in the life of every person where it feels right to just take things slow for a change. After all, not everyone should be living life at full speed, especially once you have hit a certain age. There are many individuals that even prefer moving to a different type of setting in order to make these things even more worthwhile, and one of the particular areas that seem to work perfectly for these ideals happens to be Key Biscayne.
Key Biscayne is an upscale village located in the Miami-Dade County of Florida which is set on a beautiful island that lies south of Miami Beach and is connected to the rest of Miami by the Rickenbacker Causeway. Many know Key Biscayne for its relation to Richard M. Nixon as being the hang-out spot of preference for him and his friend, Bebe Rebozo. Being selected as a place of preference by the 37th president of the United States makes for a very substantial indication that Key Biscayne is truly an outstanding location for people who wish to relax and unwind.
Although there has been quite some time to have gone by since people have found presidential helicopters coming by the island village of Key Biscayne, people continue to understand the great joy and satisfaction that people can get by simply being in the area. Its quiet appeal is effectively soothing and the fact that there is a great abundance in natural beauty makes it even more ideal for a laid-back environment setting that anyone would surely want to indulge in.
In fact, there are a lot of people to take an interest in the various real estate options that are available in Key Biscayne. People from different parts of the world find comfort in the various Key Biscayne real estate options which are ideal for those whose needs include being in a community that is highly exclusive. Many of the real estate properties found on the local market serve as perfect second-homes for wealthy individuals, and people who enjoy coming to South Beach for holiday often find it to be a great idea to come to this beautiful island village as an alternative to the usual holiday package that is offered in other parts of the region.
If you wish to shift gears from living on the fast lane and moving into a much more relaxed pace of life, perhaps it's about time that you looked at your options on the Key Biscayne real estate to find out whether the home of your dreams could be right in the heart of this amazing island village where life is best enjoyed if you learn to take it slow.
Joan Vonnegut
Looking For Miami Condos In Locations Found Down South Are An Excellent Choice For Homebuyers
July 27, 2011
Miami, a beautiful city along the coast of Florida, is known for its dynamic culture, exclusive neighborhoods, fantastic beaches, and the NBA's most controversial team: the Miami Heat. Tourists all over the world visit the city looking for an experience of a lifetime. Whether it is shopping, food hunting, water sports etc… Miami will feed your urges. All you need is a map and you are all set!
There are some places in Miami that really stand out from the rest. So, if you are one of the thousands who are quite curious as to which is the best district in Miami in terms of accessibility and hype, then it is safe to say that you are looking to enjoy the South Beach area. In fact, people of all ages would agree that the best experiences in this city can be found right in the heart of South Beach, Miami.
South Beach is a well-respected district in Miami. Well, this is pretty much where all the action is happening. Here are some of the places you can visit:
The South of 5th Street or also known as SoFi, is where you can find the one of the exclusive Miami condos and neighborhoods. With the neighborhood being surrounded by crystal-clear waters, and the Biscayne Bay within eyes reach, SoFi is by far the fairest neighborhood in all of Miami.
The South of 21st Street or SoBe on the other hand is well known as a tourist hotspot, enticing attractions and activities are some of SoBe's powerful selling points. The Miami condos in this location are mostly owned by models and fashion gurus. With the Lincoln Mall and some historic buildings as a tourist attraction, the streets of SoBe never sleep.
22nd to 63rd Streets are more known as the Millionaire's Row, or Mid-Beach is the home of the most sophisticated and luxurious neighborhood in all of Miami. The Mid-Beach is the most accessible neighborhood, being the most envied place in all of Miami. Known for its elegance, the residents of the Mid-Beach is well known for their hospitality, and class. If peace and quiet is what you aim for, Miami condos here are your best bet.
If you are planning to move to Miami Beach, there are other neighborhoods available in the area like North Beach, Bal Harbour etc… which also offers Miami condos, so better make sure to invest on the right neigborhood, living without any worries is the secret for a full and happy life.
Joan Vonnegut


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One of the cakes that is most popular in my home is also one of the easiest to make– banana nut bread.
While I love making this delicious bread which my hubby craves more often than he'll admit, I also like to make little changes to the recipe to make the experience of both cooking and eating it even more fun.
Now I love cornbread, and when I picked up two overripe bananas from my pantry last week to get ready to bake, I thought- why not?
For this bread (which really isn't a cornbread as we know cornbread to be) I mixed a small amount of stone-ground corn, which is very nutritious and fiber-rich, with whole-wheat pastry flour, my preferred flour for almost any kind of baking.
The result was gorgeous to look at- the corn meal flecked the bread with tiny golden dots, and gave the crust a hearty crunch.
I used about 1/3 cup of applesauce in this nut bread which gave it an intense sweetness and dense moistness that I loved, but if you'd prefer to have a cakier nut bread, you could scale the applesauce back to just 2 tbsp or even skip it altogether.
One problem with the applesauce was it caused the bread to sink slightly in the center once it had come out of the oven- too much moisture, perhaps? One way to fight this might be to leave it in the oven for an extra five minutes.
So here it is, my banana "cornbread." Enjoy!
Banana "Cornbread"
Mix together-
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/3 cup stone-ground yellow corn meal
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cardamom
5 tbsp canola oil
2/3 cup sugar
2 tbsp molasses (can reduce to 1 tbsp or leave out altogether for a less sweet bread. I love the richness and also the beautiful color that the molasses contributes.)
Place the wet ingredients in a bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until well incorporated.
Add to it:
2 tbsp flax seed powder mixed with 4 tbsp water.
1/3 cup applesauce
2 small ripe bananas, mashed well
Beat until incorporated
Add the flour mixture gradually, stirring until it is well mixed in.
Add 1/2 cup pecans, toasted lightly
Pour into an oiled loaf pan and bake about 55 minutes at 350 degrees until the top is a rich brown.
Remove to a rack and cool.
I have made a change – or rather addition- to this recipe that I forgot to put in when I posted it yesterday. Cardamom. I love this wonderful spice that's a feature in many Indian sweets, and I must say it really punched up the taste factor.


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Military plane crashes in Mauritania, a local official says
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania – A Mauritanian official says that a military plane which was on a training mission crashed near the desert town of Aoujeft, located roughly 500 kilometers (300 miles) northeast of the capital.
The official said Monday that there were at least two people on board the plane, including the pilot and a mechanic. The official said one of the two was found alive, while the second has not yet been found, though he could not identify either. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he did not have permission to speak to the press.
In July 2012, a military plane crashed on the tarmac of the airport in the capital, Nouakchott, killing eight people.


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Home » Plan your visit » Accessibility
We try to make our railway as accessible as possible, given the nature of our heritage buildings, outdoor areas and rolling stock. However, accessibility is not always feasible and we offer a 'Free Carer' ticket* so that you effectively receive half price travel to compensate for the restricted access to our facilities.
*One FREE carer per registered disabled full fare paying visitor. Free Carer Tickets are NOT available on Real Ale Trains, Dining Trains or Santa Specials, as these are on board the train only and so every visitor receives the same offering and experience.
Our Trains
We have two wheelchair accessible carriages. Our new accessible Bulleid Brake S4211 carriage operates on the Alresford set and can accommodate 5-6 visitors in wheelchairs with room for carers and tables to eat at. Our other wheelchair accessible carriage can accommodate 2-3 visitors in wheelchairs along with their carers with two tables to eat at.
Our accessible Bulleid coach.
On standard travel days the adapted carriage is on the train departing Alresford at 11.00, 1.00 and 3.00, and departing Alton at 12.00, 2.00 and 4.00 but please note this will differ on special event days. Please contact us or phone on 01962 733810 for up to date information about which carriages are in operation.
All of our standard travel services are capable of carrying from 2 to 6 fixed wheelchairs in the brake compartment, reachable via ramps at any of our stations.
There is also the option for those who are able, to travel in any part of the train with their wheelchair stored in the brake compartment.
Ramps are available at all stations to aid boarding. Please remember that our volunteer staff are always more than happy to help, so do ask if you have the need!
Platform Access
Step-less access is available for entry to all platforms from the station building. Ramp access is in place to cross platforms at Alresford, Ropley and Medstead. Alton station has a new footbridge with lifts crossing platform 1 and 2 with platform 3 for the Watercress Line adjacent.
Disabled Parking
Disabled parking is available at Alresford and at Alton in the South Western Railway car park. For disabled parking at events please see specific event page.
Disabled Toilets
Disabled toilets are available at Alresford station in the Old Goods Shed, Ropley Station and Alton station.


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Nizmo357 wrote:pitbullmamaliz wrote:I have a dream...it consists of a world in which the NFL (or MLB, or NHL, etc) do not allow people to play again if they pick up a felony while employed as an athlete. I know it will never ever ever happen, but I think it would really clean sports up.
i dont. you can get a felony by tampering with fireworks. and when you have a felon employers or any one else can see what you felon actually is. so you could have messed with a firework, or could have murdered someone.
Well if you want to tamper with a firework, then you should get a license before you do it.


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Research at Mass General
Eighty percent of the risk of schizophrenia lies in a person's genetics-not in one telltale gene but large numbers of them operating in complex combinations. The Schizophrenia Program Genetics Lab's goals are to:
DNA collection
Several ongoing studies offer participants the option of contributing DNA to our database. This allows us to study promising genetic variants as possible predictors of how patients will respond to treatment. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the neuroscience behind schizophrenia.
Joshua Roffman, MD, Director
The effects of individual genes in schizophrenia are small. We are combining genetic tests with brain imaging, including MRI and PET scans, to "amplify" the signal of schizophrenia risk genes, and to determine how they affect brain structure and function.
Vitamin supplementation
Ongoing work is determining whether certain psychotic symptoms result in a deficiency in the genes that metabolize folic acid, and if so, whether folate or l-methylfolate supplements might help reduce those symptoms. We are also studying whether vitamin supplementation can help normalize altered patterns of brain activation that are caused by folate-related genes.
Brain genomics superstruct project
We are working with other investigators at Mass General, McLean, and Harvard to generate a large database of brain imaging and genetic information from patients with schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders. This large-scale study will help us to determine similarities and differences between schizophrenia and other illnesses, in the hope of developing better and more specific treatments.
Side effects of antipsychotic drugs
This study investigates whether certain genes can predict if patients taking antipsychotic drugs will experience side-effects such as high blood pressure and diabetes, and how those effects can be minimized.
View our most recent publications on PubMed.
Contact Genetics Lab
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