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Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, with a lifetime prevalence of about 6%, yet it is estimated that only about half the number of adults who meet the criteria for 'major depression' receive treatment. Many die as a result of their own actions before contact with health- care services, and many die in a similar manner despite contact with the services.
Peter Melia, MA, BA (Hons), PGDE, RMN, FETCert.
Nurse Consultant (Forensic Mental Health), Tees and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust
The White Paper Saving Lives: Our healthier nation (DH, 1999a) set a target to reduce the death rate from suicide and undetermined injury by at least one-fifth (20%) by 2010 (see Policy box, below). This target is reinforced in the National Service Framework for Mental Health (DH, 1999b).Suicide rates are highest in young people aged 25-35 years, an age at which individuals are at their peak potential in terms of work and family commitment. The consequence for those left behind is considerable (DH, 2002). In England, one person dies every two hours as a result of suicide. It is the most common cause of death in men under age 35.
The National Confidential Inquiry into Homicides and Suicides (Appleby et al, 1999) noted that, nationally, of those people who died through suicide (as recorded by coroners' offices), 24% (more than 1000) had been in contact with health services in the year before their death. Half of them had had contact with health services in the week before they died.The most common method of suicide among men was by hanging; among women it was poisoning by overdose, usually using the psychotropic medications (especially tricyclic antidepressants) prescribed for their mental health problems. More than half of both men and women (63%) had a history of self-harm and almost one-fifth (19%) had a history of violence towards others. There was a high prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse, and again almost a fifth (17%) had a history of abusing both alcohol and drugs (Appleby et al, 1999). The most commonly recorded diagnosis was depression.
Clinical pathology
Depression is a disorder of mood (the internal experience of emotion) rather than affect (the external presentation of emotional experience). We all display changes in mood as part of our ordinary interpersonal styles and social interactions, and most of us have a broad range of moods and associated expressions of affect.Mood disorders, however, are a group of clinical conditions characterised by the inability of individuals to exert control over their mood. In the case of depression, this can lead to a disabling degree of subjective distress and functional impairment (American Psychiatric Association, 1994).The major clinical characteristics of depression are low/sad mood and a loss of interest in activities from which the person previously gained pleasure (anhedonia). It is also common for the person to experience a range of associated symptoms, which are listed below.The person will also commonly have thoughts of suicide or death, sometimes unwanted (intrusive negative thoughts) and may become increasingly irritable and aggressive. Depression nearly always results in impaired interpersonal, social and occupational functioning.
Diagnostic features
To make a diagnosis of depression, the person must have exhibited specific characteristics continually for a period of at least two weeks. The essential criteria for making a diagnosis are:- Low mood/sadness- Loss of interest in pleasurable activities.The person will also need to exhibit at least four of the following:- Disturbed sleep- Loss of appetite- Agitation, irritability, aggression- Guilt or low self-worth- Pessimism or hopelessness- Fatigue or loss of energy- Slowing of movement or speech- Diurnal variation in mood- Poor concentration- Suicidal thoughts or acts- Loss of confidence- Reduced libido.The intensity of symptomatology can and often does vary throughout the day (diurnal variation) and it is important for the clinician to establish a clear picture of the individual's experience of depression and its impact on his or her ability to function independently.
Similarly, it is necessary to establish whether the patient has been continually depressed for a period of two weeks or more so as to rule out a recent (normal) grief/loss reaction or adjustment disorder due to personal circumstances. In establishing this, the nurse can elicit the change in mood state across the day (better in the morning, worse in the evening or vice versa).Frequently, depressed individuals will have a sense of complete hopelessness and will feel that their perspective on the futility of life is true and accurate, and this can cause difficulty in establishing any sense of hope and interfere with efforts to build a therapeutic alliance.
Estimates of the prevalence of depression in the UK is 21 per 1000 of the population, with a gender ratio of 17 men to 25 women (Meltzer et al, 1995a; 1995b). The same studies show that the figure rises markedly to 98 per 1000 population when the broader category of mixed depression and anxiety is considered, with an even greater bias towards women (71 men to 124 women).
Age, ethnicity and marital status also affected the figures, with a higher prevalence of depression among widowed and divorced/separated individuals. Women with Asian or Oriental backgrounds had a markedly higher suicide rate (51 per 1000 population) than those from white European (24 per 1000) or West Indian and African (6 per 1000) cultures. (These figures are per total population.) The prevalence of depression in both men and women was low among those in employment, but rose significantly among the unemployed, with the number of women more than double the number of men (56 women to 27 men per 1000 population). Similarly, those living in rented accommodation were significantly more likely to take their life than those who lived in their own homes. Among the homeless and those living in hostels, the prevalence of depression is estimated to be as high as 60% (Gill et al, 1996).
The voice of the patient
There was considerable patient input in the compilation of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guideline on depression (NICE, 2004), which highlights important points, including the use of the term 'patient' to refer to people with depression.The document includes various accounts of living with depression. One person recounts: 'The really effective treatment only began when I consulted a GP who … took time to explain what was happening, described the possible side-effects, the interaction with alcohol and other medications but, most importantly, assured me that depression did not necessarily have to be a 'life sentence' … .'It is important actively to involve patients in their treatment and to provide them with good information regarding both their clinical condition and the treatments available. The patient consensus is that health-care professionals have traditionally relied too heavily on prescribing antidepressant medication without offering concomitant psychological support (Smith, 1995; Singh, 1995).
Treatment options
Pharmacological treatmentA number of medicines that have been proven to have so-called mood-lifting effects are used in treating depression. Broadly speaking, they work by blocking the synaptic reuptake of monoamines such as noradrenaline, 5-hydroxytryptymine and dopamine.Traditionally, these medicines fall into the class of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and have significantly benefited patients when taken regularly over a period (normally four to six months) (Geddes et al, 2003a). However, the beneficial effects do not become evident to the patient for some time (normally three to six weeks) and the side-effects can be unpleasant. As a result, patient concordance can be sporadic and difficult to ensure. Even then, there is a high mortality rate associated with the overdose of tricyclic antidepressants, and patients who present as suicidal need very close monitoring until they are well recovered.This is especially important for those who have been severely depressed, as they are often at greater risk of suicide when they begin to recover and their volition increases (and, thus their ability to act on the wish to be dead). This is particularly relevant for nurses looking after such patients, who will need to monitor closely progress and concomitant changes in risk .
A relatively new class of drugs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - has been shown to have good mood-lifting effects but with significantly fewer unpleasant side-effects and less risk of toxicity if taken in large doses, thus reducing the risk of overdose (Montgomery, et al, 1994). These medications inhibit the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic neurone, thereby increasing neurotransmission. They have a reduced effect on noradrenaline and dopamine, and they are less cardiotoxic and much safer in overdose than TCAs or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). These factors have contributed to SSRIs becoming the first choice of prescription antidepressant.Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a group of drugs that have been available for more than 50 years, and are effective in the treatment of depression. However, they have the potential to induce hypertensive crisis if taken alongside foods containing tyramine; consequently, this class of drug is rarely prescribed, even in in-patient settings.
So-called third generation antidepressants were developed after the introduction of SSRIs to offer the benefits of both the long-term mood-stabilising effects of the TCAs and the low risk of toxicity and fewer side-effects of the SSRIs. Their action is on monoamines other than serotonin but they avoid the toxic side-effects of TCAs. In particular, venlafaxine is notable as the first of the new generation of dual-action antidepressants, which inhibit reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline in the same way as TCAs while also inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine at higher doses. Recently, a third generation antidepressant, duloxetine (Cymbalta), has become available for treating depression. It is a serotonin (5-HT) and noradrenaline (NA) reuptake inhibitor.
Psychological treatment
A number of psychological approaches have proven to be effective in helping individuals reduce the distress associated with depression and increase their ability to lead an independent life. The range and complexity of these is great, and the focus differs according to the approach.
Cognitive behavioural therapy - This therapy explores the link between behaviour, thought and mood, and examines the thinking processes that maintain the individual's negative view of life. By modifying or adapting these thinking styles, it is possible to reduce the associated level of distress and increase activity. For example, consider someone who says: 'I'm so fat and ugly no one could ever love me.' In this case, it is neither the individual's weight nor their physical features that cause the distress but the thoughts and beliefs associated with how they compare themselves to a culturally constructed ideal. The distress emanates from the person's own thoughts and the impact of these thoughts on mood.Therapy aims at understanding and deconstructing the 'faulty' beliefs behind this reaction, which is probably something like 'People will only love me if I'm physically attractive', although establishing an accurate understanding of the patient's thinking, rather than the therapist's assumptions of what the patient is probably thinking, is probably crucial.This model depends on the clinician having a sound therapeutic alliance with the patient to facilitate exploration of the individual's 'schemas' (sometimes referred to as core beliefs or character traits), so as to identify thinking styles or patterns that contribute to negative thoughts, establish how these are activated and understand the impact on mood. By so doing, we are able to work with patients to modify or make sense of their thinking style and how it maintains their depression.
Behaviour therapy - This focuses more on the symptomatology of depression and on learning to tolerate and cope with certain feelings and circumstances by employing relaxation or problem-solving techniques (Nezu et al, 1989). This links with problem-solving therapy in that the focus is not on the individual's previous experiences or the circumstances leading to the current depressive episode but on the aggregate of problems faced by the patient at this time (Lewis, et al, 2003). For example, the clinician may ask patients: 'If your problems vanished, what would be different about your life?' This will generally encourage patients to focus on specific aspects of their life that contribute to their distress; in answer they will often highlight material aspects, such as: 'I wouldn't be in this much debt' or 'I'd have a better job.' The focus is then on helping these patients to regain some sense of being in control of their life by making decisions about how to deal with these issues. These styles differ markedly from counselling and psychodynamic psychotherapy, which focus more on exploring the drives and early life experiences of an individual as being contributory to the way the person makes sense of the world.
Electroconvulsive therapy - ECT is possibly the most contentious treatment. Many clinicians believe it is an effective option in cases of severe depression and that it has been used to good effect for more than 70 years. Others, and some patient groups, consider it to be antiquated. Despite these concerns, the NICE Technology Appraisal Guide (2003) concluded that it is an effective treatment for depression, especially severe and life-threatening depression.The procedure involves placing electrodes across one or both temples to the side of the forehead and briefly passing an electric current through the brain. This is designed to induce a seizure similar in nature to that of an epileptic fit (Geddes, et al, 2003b). A muscle relaxant is also administered beforehand, to minimise muscular spasm during seizure.
The role of the nurse in detecting and diagnosing depression is crucial. It is even more vital in engaging patients to explore their experience and in establishing a therapeutic alliance that will allow supportive and therapeutic psychological intervention as the treatment of choice in mild depression and as an adjunct to medication in moderate to severe depression.Well informed and supportive intervention from the nurse can dramatically aid recovery and help others to understand the experience of the patient and the effects of the illness.Early and accurate detection, timely and appropriate intervention and support for the family and carers of such individuals will contribute significantly to reducing the number of deaths resulting from suicide, self-harm or neglect.
Latest policy
The White Paper Saving Lives: Our healthier nation (DH,1999a) set a target to reduce the suicide rate by at least one-fifth by 2010. This would be achieved by developing better understanding among those able to provide early detection, diagnosis and treatment, and by targeting high-risk groups, such as seriously mentally ill young men aged 15 to 24 and people who self-harm, for screening.The National Service Framework for Mental Health (DH,1999b) states that its aim is to ensure that health and social services play their full part in achieving the target in Saving Lives (1999a). Some primary mechanisms for doing this are:- Promoting good mental health- Providing high-quality primary mental health care- 24-hour access to care/help for people with mental health needs- Better training in risk assessment, audit and analysis to identify high-risk performance.
Author's contact details
Peter Melia, Nurse Consultant (Forensic Mental Health), Tees and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust, The Hutton Centre, St Luke's Hospital, Marton Rd, Middlesborough TS4 3AF. Email: email@example.com
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Department of Health (1999a)Saving Lives: Our healthier nation. London: DH.
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Department of Health (2002)National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England. London: DH.
Geddes, J. R., Carney, S.M., Davies, C. et al. (2003a)Relapse prevention with antidepressant drug treatment in depressive disorders: a systematic review. Lancet 361: 9358, 653-661.
Geddes, J., Carney, S.M., Cowan, P. et al. (2003b)Efficacy and safety of electroconvulsive therapy in depressive disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet 361: 9360, 799-808.
Gill, B., Meltzer, H., Hinds, K. et al. (1996)Psychiatric Morbidity Among Homeless People. OPCS Survey of Psychiatric Morbidity in Great Britain. Report 7. London: DH.
Lewis, G., Anderson, L., Araya, R. et al. (2003)Self-help Interventions for Mental Health Problems. Report to the DH R&D Programme. London: DH.
Meltzer, H., Gill, B., Petticrew, M. et al. (1995a)The Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Adults Living in Private Households. OPCS Surveys of Psychiatric Morbidity, Report 1. London: DH.
Meltzer, H., Gill, B., Petticrew, M. et al. (1995b)Economic Activity and Social Functioning of Adults with Psychiatric Disorders. OPCS Surveys of Psychiatric Morbidity, Report 3. London: HMSO.
Montgomery, S.A., Henry, J.A., McDonald, G. et al. (1994)Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - meta-analysis of discontinuation rates. International Clinical Psychopharmacology 9: 47-53.
National Institute for Clinical Excellence. (2003)Technology Appraisal Guide. London: NICE.
National Institute for Clinical Excellence. (2004)Depression: Management of depression in primary and secondary care. London: NICE. Available at: www.nice.org.uk/CG023fullguideline (accessed February 7, 2005).
Nezu, A.M., Nezu, C.M., Perri, M.G.Problem-solving Therapy for Depression: Theory, research and clinical guidelines. New York, NY: Wiley.
Singh, S. (1995)Treatment-resistant depression: causes and consequences. Psychiatric Bulletin 19: 11, 676-680.
Smith, A. (1995)Treatment-resistant depression: causes and consequences. Psychiatric Bulletin 19: 11, 680-685.
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Add yet another award to the vita of UO psychologist Michael Posner.
Posner, professor emeritus at the UO and adjunct professor at Cornell University's Weill Medical College, has been selected to receive the 2017 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science "for his central role in establishing the fields of cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience."
His work, the Franklin Institute noted in its Oct. 17 announcement, has helped increase the "understanding of the human mind through the pioneering use of reaction times and brain imaging in rigorous analyses to characterize attention, individual differences in attention and both typical and atypical attentional development."
Posner is one of eight scientists who will be honored with field-specific awards May 4 in Philadelphia, where the institute is located. Past winners of Franklin Institute's awards have included Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking, Jacques Cousteau, Jane Goodall and Bill Gates.
"I am very grateful for this recognition of what has been achieved at the UO in psychology, cognition and neuroscience over half a century and the wonderful collaborators I have now and have had in the past," Posner said.
His awards include a National Medal of Science, the John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science and the Dana Foundation Award for pioneering work in medicine. Posner is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences and the British Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences. He also is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and National Academy of Sciences. He was a Guggenheim Fellow in 1979-80 and chosen as the scientist of the year in 1995 by the Oregon Academy of Sciences.
Posner was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in psychology in 1957 and 1959, respectively, from the University of Washington in Seattle and a doctorate in psychology in 1962 from the University of Michigan. He served as head of the UO psychology department from 1995-1998.
The Franklin Institute Awards have publicly recognized and encouraged pre-eminent accomplishments in science and technology on an international level since its founding in 1824.

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As you might know by now, I have a somewhat unexpected love for small quirky buildings... I am utterly fascinated by people who let their inner child be so bold:-)
You might think this house (is it called house or hut?) in Wales is inhabited by small hobbits, but no, here lives an ordinary family with two children. Read more if you're interested.
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Andrew Hung and Benjamin Power of Bristol drone artists Fuck Buttons have concluded the recording phase for the follow up to last year's Street Horrrsing. Just over a month ago, Hung and Power went into the studio with artist/producer …
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Luis Diaz-Albertini has been named Managing Director of The Henegar Center for the Arts. He is a native of Havana, Cuba whose family immigrated to the U. S. in 1959 and settled in New York City. In 1969 the family moved to Miami, which he considers home. He has two daughters and two grandchildren who live in South Miami, Florida.
Mr. Diaz-Albertini is a 38 year executive of the radio industry who has worked primarily in Florida; however he has also built successful stations in Chicago, San Antonio, Los Angeles and Puerto Rico, both in English and Spanish formats.
He has been employed by Edens Broadcasting, CBS Radio, Clear Channel Communications and Spanish Broadcasting Systems, a public company, where he was the third ranking executive overseeing Sales and Marketing for 18 stations and managing a budget grossing $130,000,000 in revenues.
He is very confident that his professional experience and knowledge in the media industry and in selling advertising and sponsorships, along with his cultural awareness, will serve him well in his new role as Managing Director. He will develop an aggressive multi-faceted marketing program for artistic offerings at the Henegar, now in its 25th year of productions.
Luis strongly believes that the Henegar will become the epi-center for the arts in Brevard with highly recognized achievement in musical productions under the capable direction of Hank Rion. Also working with President Dr. Cliff Bragdon and The Henegar Board of Directors, he envisions a continuous showcase for notable productions such as the current show, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, (only performed three times in the United State and never before in Florida). Other initiatives will be in jazz, classical music and opera performances, along with "Tech Talks" and the summer theater for youth. This level of diverse programming will augment The Henegar's offerings and contribute to the reputation of downtown Melbourne as a growing center of cultural excellence.


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Today I share Paul Simon's radix horoscope and some auxiliary charts created by ISE, the unique astrology software displaying tropical and sidereal zodiacs with the constellations giving a never-before-seen view of the sky.
1. Radix - inside: tropical zodiac; in the middle: sidereal zodiac; in the outermost zone: constellations
2. Radix - Advanced Aspectaria
3. Auxialiary Graphs - focusing on the local determination (houses and quadrants)
4. Auxialiary Graphs - focusing on cosmical background
5. Radix - inside: tropical zodiac, in the middle: Xiu, the Chinese lunar mansions; in the outermost zone: Chinese constellational symbols
Short biography - Paul Simon
American singer, song-writer who teamed up with Art Garfunkel to become folk-rock music icons of the 60's with songs. Simon's parents, Louis and Belle, were a happily married couple who produced a secure home environment for him and his brother. Simon's first love was sports, particularly baseball, and he claims it gave him confidence and a certain male image. He began writing songs at 13.
In 1964 they released the album "Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M." but got nowhere. When Columbia saw the success of Bob Dylan's folk-rock records, Columbia took a song from the "Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M." album, over-dubbed the acoustic version with electric guitar, drums and bass and re-released "The Sound of Silence," 1964. It became a No. 1 single which Simon calls a turning point in his life. The duo continued to create hits including "The Boxer," "America," and "Mrs. Robinson," which was in the soundtrack of the movie "The Graduate" starring Dustin Hoffman. Simon and Garfunkel had a turbulent relationship and in 1970, after winning six Grammy's for the album "Bridge Over Troubled Water," they spit up. They had a reunion concert in New York's Central Park in 1981.
His first marriage to Peggy Harper produced a son, Harper James. After years of living with his significant other, novelist, screenwriter and actress Carrie Fisher, their relationship fell apart in three months after they married in 1983. In 1992 he married, Edie Brickell, the lead singer of New Bohemians and had a son, Adrian.
Edward, born on 12/28/1992, New York City.
Simon and Garfunkel have reunited for a tour, beginning with a performance in Wilkes-Barre, PA on October 16, 2003. This is only the second time they've officially toured together since their break up in 1970; their subsequent tour in 1983 ended badly. They've since publicly performed together only a few times in the intervening years: at the 1990 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony when they were inducted; in 1993 at some of Simon's shows in New York and at some charity events that year; and at the Grammy Awards in February 2003 where they were given a lifetime achievement award. The current tour is aptly entitled, "Old Friends in Concert." (From Wikipedia)


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GLEE Star Has Been Arrested On A Battery Charge
Naya Rivera has been arrested overnight on domestic battery charges after a fight with her actor husband, Ryan Dorsey.
The incident ocurred at the couple's West Virginia home, according to a report on WSAZ-TV, and allegedly involved Naya hitting him in the head and lip while they were taking their child for a walk.
Footage was posted online by local news reporter Jatara McGee, and shows Naya in handcuffs being arraigned at a local police station.
According to reports, police were called to their home at around 9:30pm local time, where Dorsey claimed that his wife hit him on the head and lip during the walk.
He also reportedly provided mobile phone footage of the incident to the police. Naya has now been released on a $1000 bond.
The couple filed for divorce last year after two years of marriage, but PEOPLE magazine reported that Rivera called off the separation earlier this month.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Pink and Purple..and some questions :)
Hi Everyone!!!! It's working!!!! I bought the Droid Bionic...Wheww! I have lots to show you this week too, so hello Verizon I need you! We have been with them since 1997 so I knew they would come thru for me :) ..I have been sewing like mad too..I'm obsessed with quilting, so forgive me but you will see more quilts here pretty soon :) ..do you think I should have a separate blog for my quilts or just keep them here?? I lost one follower probably got tired of my sporadic posts LOL! I'm sorry! my hand is in a lot of places right now, speaking of that I finally went out of my comfort zone and attended a Quilt Guild Meeting (Hi Sheila) and I will tell ya I had a BLAST!!!!! I am joining for sure :) ..it's been a long long time since I've been treated with kindness and courtesy, people usually take one look at me and write me off as a POS and walk away, so I don't bother BUT not this time :) ..I have NEVER done things by myself I usually have Tim or kids with me but some nice people invited me to this meeting and wow! I put my big girl panties on and went...boy o boy I'm glad I did :) ... I can't wait for the next one LOL!!!!..Sorry! can you tell I had fun LOL! Ramble ramble ramble hehe..anyways separate blog? or not? ...I made this card with my own sketch..All DP is from Basic Grey (Green At Heart) ..the image is from TGF and the butterfly, gems, buttons and ribbon are all from my "stash"...I will be back tomorrow with a Friday Funny..O! speaking of that are you all getting tired of seeing pictures on Friday's? should I keep on posting personal picts or stop? LMK what you would like to see..(changes: I.E. more posts, less personal stuff, craft stuff, tutorials? talk to me :0) ...See ya tomorrow
Thank You!!!! Come Again!!!!
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I'm glad you're able to post with the new phone, yay!!! Love the card, the DP is awesome!!! I say keep one blog for everything!! It's your blog and it should be about you and everything you do!!! Please keep the Friday funnies, I look forward to my laugh on Fridays with you and your pics!!! Have a great day!!ReplyDelete
I'm with Diana!! It's your party and you can cry if you want to! OOOHHH what? I mean you can put whatever you want on your blog and I'll still follow you!!! Friday Funnies are awesome I love Rock he's just the coolest! ;)ReplyDelete
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7. Cooking for a cause.
"Food Festival" continued this week with Chef Curtis Stone and philanthropist Hilary Gumbel cooking with the ladies on Wednesday, October 29 - watch the video clip here. From left, Hilary Gumbel, Curtis Stone and Julie Chen, shown. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2014 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved


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Until Forever Comes, by Cardeno C, is the second installment in the Mates Series. I have not yet read Wake Me Up Inside, but have been told that reading this book first is better, since it is set chronologically before the first book. Having read Cardeno's Home and Family series, I was looking forward to reading more of her work.
The book starts slow, until about chapter 8, 30% into the book, when I could get into the groove of the story. The background information about Ethan and the reasons he goes to town with his friends and how he is treated by everyone in his pack, other than his family, is cursory. But once Miguel accepts Ethan, the story seems to flow along.
What is most interesting about this novel is the description of the relationship between shifters and vampires. In most paranormal novels, it is the vampires that are portrayed and the ones feeling superior to humans. In this story/series, however, Cardeno C. portrays the shifters as the elitist and the vampires as the ones trying to assimilate into human society.
What I also enjoyed is that Cardeno C. portrays Ethan as a wolf with a host of issues, but the one who, according to his sister, would save them all. My favorite part of the story is the interaction between Miguel and Katherine. I see her as a petulant, inquisitive child, even though she is well over 300 years old.
Even though one of the lead characters in this paranormal LGBT novel is a Latin man, none of the story line actually focuses on that. The references to Miguel's heritage are minor. It is almost as if the fact that Miguel is of Latin descent is ancillary.
I have just begun reading the first installment in the series and will definitely continue to read Cardeno C's work.
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We love StoriesBig Finish produce great full-cast audio drama for CD and download, featuring many popular television fantasy series.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Thanks
As you may know, our 50th Anniversary Doctor Who story The Light at the End was launched a month early yesterday - because you deserve it! But within minutes, our website was experiencing difficulties because of the huge demand for digital downloads.
As some of you rightly pointed out, we had said we were all prepared and ready for the onslaught of demand that Doctor Who: The Light at the End would provoke. We were certain that we had all the bandwidth we needed. And we were right about that, at least.
'Unfortunately,' says exec producer Nick Briggs, 'What we weren't prepared for was the sheer number of you visiting the site at the same time! It was breath-taking!
'Luckily, our website people, Hughes Media, were on the case within minutes of the problems occuring, and within about half an hour, we had things under control. So I'd like to give a huge public thank you to Ed Hughes, our man on the spot, who dedicated his evening - and possibly most of his night - to keeping an eye on our server. Thanks, Ed! You did a great job!
'I'd also like to thank all our customers for their patience and understanding. I was personally overwhelmed by the positivity of all of you, even the ones who, quite justifiably, complained. We are very lucky to have such a lovely bunch of loyal followers. So I just want to make sure that you all know how much we value your support and your understanding. We may love stories, but we also love our audience equally as much.
'Everything is running smoothly now, so for any of you out there who were patiently holding off downloading or purchasing The Light at the End, feel free to come and get it.'
And just in case you'd forgotten, Doctor Who: The Light at the End is available as a Limited Edition, a Standard Edition and a Vinyl Edition. There's also a 5.1 stereo digital download available with the the Limited Edition, alongside the usual, stereo download. But be warned, there are only 500 of the Vinyl Edition available and well over half of them have sold already.


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Each Warmrails towel warmer comes with ample room & power to warm a full set of bath, hand & face towels. Warmrails towel warmer finishes & modern design go perfectly with any bathroom style. Dry & warm towels, clothing, blankets, etc. Uses less power than an average light bulb running on 110v. Reduce laundry & drying. Warmers are very safe (Filatherm dry element), containing no oils or liquids. Heats up quickly & are maintenance free. Helps eliminate smells & keep bathrooms mildew free.
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We work with clients to provide FAT & SAT protocols that can be leveraged for the client IQ/OQ protocols.
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TyBees Velvet Bucks May B Baybelline born
On 29 May at 23h30 Lucky Four Sucha Fancibuck gave birth. We call her TyBees Velvetbucks May B Baybelline . A beautiful bay girl ! The delivery went smoothly and Fanci showed as expected a good mother . This makes her the full sister of TyBees Velvetbucks Attila and SSF Velvetbucks Amazing Silver Moon. For us, a dream come true because we have now after losing our first horse Tybee, a full sister to her !


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The Gadget: The Drive GPS 250 from Pharos offers text-to-speech functionality, a SiRFStarIII GPS receiver, a 4.3" touchscreen display, 32-bit CPU, NAVTEQ map and automatic night view-switching. Not bad when compared to other mid-range devices released by more mainstream companies.
The Price: $299
The Verdict: The bottom line is that the Pharos Drive GPS 250 will get you from point A to point B. In my experiences, the device grabbed signals quickly and it worked fairly well in most normal situations—including an urban environment amid tall skyscrapers. Voice prompts were easy to follow, route calculations were generally accurate and recalculations were fast. That having been said, the route selections occasionally had me driving on some bizarre paths, the touchscreen functionality and the data input UI were ghetto, and the interpretation of road names often had me laughing my ass off. Still, the Pharos GPS 250 can hold its own amid more well known brands. All-in-all, not a bad choice for the price, and you could always sacrifice a little screen real-estate (3.5" as opposed to 4.3") and pick up the Drive GPS 150 for $200.


text: Not only today, but especially today we remember those who did not return. Our hearts are heavy and our souls are torn. We miss all of you. We miss your wisdom and your follies. Without your presence, we know, we will never be complete. You will always remain the missing piece. Your absence hurts anew day after day. Your names, who are so familiar to us and still so far away are our never healing scars. We will say your names aloud and teach them our children, who will teach their children and their children will know as we do. As for so many families, it is true for mine: not all names are known of those who were murdered, but none of you will be forgotten. We pray for you, we sing for you, we read the words you read all these years before us. We are inconsolable. There are not enough words to describe the silence you have left behind.The world is a sadder place without you.Our words feel like betrayal but not only today we think of you and cherish all of you in our memories and deep, deep in our hearts and minds.


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More than 500 homes and businesses in the flood-hit upper Calder Valley are still without power.
Northern Powergrid says its engineers have been working since Boxing Day to restore power to the 37,000 homes and businesses affected by Storm Eva, which caused devastation across West and North Yorkshire.
Flood water and damage has meant that around 560 customers, 551 in the upper Calder Valley, are still without power.
Northern Powergrid says the vast majority of those 560 are not ready to be connected due to either still being flooded or having not had the necessary internal safety checks.
The electricity distributor is continuing to work with the emergency services and local authorities to get homes and businesses back on supply as soon as they are ready.
A Northern Powergrid spokesperson said "We are continuing to carry out post flood inspections of our assets and completing necessary repair work in the Upper Calder Valley as quickly as possible.
"We're working with energy suppliers and their meter operators, who are carrying out repairs to their assets where they have been damaged. Our customer support vehicles will remain be in the area providing information to local residents.
"This support is being bolstered by our partners, the British Red Cross, who are also providing support to affected customers."
Northern Powergrid is warning local people who spot any damaged cables or equipment not to approach the area as equipment may still be live and pose a risk of electrocution.
Customers should immediately contact the company to report the damage on its 24-hour power cut enquiry number - 0800 375 675.


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Hi Gloria, thank you for your lovely comment on my blog. My daughter is also a CTMH consultant. We started the blog together but she is so busy working full time with 2 young children at home..she just couldn't post on a regular basis. Perhaps during the summer vacation?? I just ordered the philosophy cricut cartidge set. I am excited about using it soon. BarbaraReplyDeleteReplies
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Ayon AudioOrthos II XS Mono Amps Pure Class Anew0% Financing Available - 3 Years!Audio Oasis Award from Positive Feedback Axpona 2018 Show - Ayon Audio & Lumenwhite AXPONA 2018 - My Top Room for Sound 04-20-2018 | By Robert S. Youman |From ...27500.00
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From the moment I took my seat I was quite comfortable if not spellbound.
Bottom line, the sound quality was simply outstanding.
I was extremely impressed with the rich harmonic
presentation of this system. There was just a natural liquidity and flow
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Steven R. Rochlin of Enjoy The Music - " Best Sound" Ayon Lumenwhite - RMAF High End Audio Show 2017 Denver, CO.
Ayon Audio and Lumenwhite keep getting Best Of Sound at shows from not just us, but from other mags too and so once again they don't disappoint.
The 2017 Los Angeles Audio Show - The Absolute Sound
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RH's Best of Show
Best Sound (cost no object)
USA Tube Audio's demonstration of the new Lumen White 25 Generation 4 speakers driven by Ayon electronics was spectacularly great, with wall-to-wall soundstaging.
Close your eyes and you'd never know that you were in a hotel room.Ayon Audio
Ayon Audio distributor USA Tube Audio presented the world premier of several new Ayon products; I'll cover just the amplification. The system included the Ayon Spheris III preamplifier ($34,500) or alternately, the S-10 Network Streamer/Preamplifier ($8300). The all-tube components, housed in gorgeous chromed chassis, fed a pair of Ayon Orthos XS Gen 4 mono amps which drove the new Lumenwhite White Light 25 Gen 4 Anniversary speakers in one of the show's best-sounding rooms.
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Most Surprising was the stunning Lumenwhite "White Light Anniversary ($69,000).
Lumenwhite White Light "Anniversary"
Do blondes still have more fun? If it's a wood-veneer finish, Lumenwhite certainly thinks so. It premiered Generation 4 of its famous "White Light" speakers—the White Light Anniversary Reference ($69,000). The Anniversary Reference features the world's first all-ceramic driver array in a radically advanced "pressure-and-flow-dynamics-optimized cabinet," with numerous innovative technologies in an all-out assault on the state of the art in reference loudspeaker performance. Sonics were brilliantly fast and open. To my ear Lumenwhite's latest generation of ceramic transducers was uncolored and possessed terrific dynamic output as well as sensitive micro-gradients. Driving the White Light were all Ayon components including the vacuum-tube CD-35 SACD streamer, S10 vacuum-tube streamer, Spheris tube preamplifier, and Orthos II Gen 4 mono amps.
2016 - THE SHOW NEWPORT Robert Harley - The Absolute Sound The Show Newport 2016 - Irvine California "Best Sound" "Cost No Object" Ayon Audio Electronics with the Lumenwhite White Light Loudspeakers.
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The Show Newport 2016 - Irvine California "Best Sound" "Cost No Object" Ayon Audio Electronics with the Lumenwhite White Light Loudspeakers.
The Totally NEW Ayon Audio Orthos GEN 4 XS KT150 Tubes - is Here!
400+400 Watts of Pure Class A 10 x KT150 power tubes, 2 x 6SJ7 driver tubes, 1 x 12AU7 signal tube, 1 x 12AX7 signal tube.
Amplifier Ayon Orthos XS Pure Class A Operation Triode or Pentode mode, Class A Tube Complement 10 x KT150, 2x 6SJ7, 1 x 12AU7, 1 x 12AX7 Load Impedance 4 & 8 Ohms Bandwidth 8Hz-50kHz Output Power: Pentode mode KT88 / KT120 1 x 300W / 330W / 400 KT150 Output Power: Triode mode KT88 / KT120 1 x 200W / 220W / 300 KT150 Input Impedance at 1 kHz 47 K Input sensitivity 1200mV S/N ratio at full power 98 dB Hum 0,003 V NFB 0dB Inputs RCA & XLR
The NEW Ayon Audio Orthos II XS HEN 4 with the Tungsol KT-150 is explosive, dynamic, powerful, three dimensional. A total redesign, New Preamp Stage, New Output Stage. SET sound with a powerful three dimensional, holographic soundstage!
What do the Reviewers have to say: THERE IS NO BETTER TUBE AUDIO PRODUCT AT ANY PRICE! The Totally NEW Ayon Audio Orthos II XS, KT150 - More Powerful, New transformers, New power supplies, New direct stage, Totally New Design -
Stunning! THE ABSOLUTE SOUND MAGAZINE SAYS: "THE BUGATTI OF AUDIO" THE SHOW NEWPORT WINNER TAS EDITORS' CHOICE AWARD AWARDED CES "BEST OF SHOW" AWARD AWARDED "BEST OF SHOW" RMAF DENVER AWARDED "BEST SOUND OF SHOW" SALON SON IMAGE SHOW MONTREAL CANADA AWARDED "BEST SOUND OF SHOW" CALIFORNIA AUDIO SHOW ! AWARDED "BEST SOUND OF SHOW" THE SHOW NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA !
8 years Running - "BEST OF SHOW"
3 Year Warranty! Ayon Audio Orthos Mono Block Amplifiers - Made In Austria 400 Watts Per Mono Block -
Class A Granting Audiophiles around the globe, balance, clarity, perspective, dynamics, bloom, decay...The entire musical message for over 25 years. Ayon Audio offers a complete line of high performance audio components. Naturally flowing curves and sophisticated color schemes characterize the aesthetics of the Ayon Audio line-up, offering a timeless value of understated elegance.
Ayon Audio engineers are established leaders in their respective fields of high-end audio expertise. Our range of activities covers the development of high performance vacuum triode tubes, the design of sonically superior tube preamps, tube power amplifiers, tube CD Players, tube DAC's, state of the art cables and advanced technology speaker systems. The Ayon Audio Orthos Mono Block Amplifiers offer a true balanced operation or Single Ended Operation delivering more than 400 Watts Per Mono Block.
The Ayon Orthos have the ability to also drive difficult loads with effortless power. The solid deep bass with the high dynamic power, life-like realism and frequency extension open a new sound performance quality. Balance, clarity, perspective, dynamics, bloom, decay,.... the entire musical message. Pure Class A You will marvel at their construction and engineering. Whatever kind of music you play on the Ayon Orthos; this SET dual mono block Tube Amplifier will keep up regardless, we guarantee this to you.
The resolution is simply world class. The Ayon Audio Orthos, lets you hear all of the transient details of the music. You can also hear the full harmonic bloom of the instruments and their VERY long decay. What is more, these elements emerge within a truly natural perspective—they never run over each other and smear the sound. Very few amplifiers can walk this kind of fine line, Ayon Audio has engineered the Ayon Orthos to push the envelope to the maximum in technological design.
This dual mono block amplifier delivers all the speed, resolution, dynamic energy and bass control of the best solid state amplifiers, but retains the tonal and spatial sweet sound of a world class tube amplifier like none other. Visceral Bass, Warm Fluid Mids, Super Smooth Highs. Features Full-featured true balanced vacuum tube mono power amplifier Switch able between pentode and triode mode KT150 Tungsol power output tubes 10 x KT150 power tubes, 2 x 6SJ7 driver tubes, 1 x 12AU7 signal tube, 1 x 12AX7 signal tube Timer warm up circuit for all tubes, extends tube life Choke filtered power supply for ( KT150 ) Choke for pre and driver stage Automatic power tube protection circuit system 0dB negative feedback 3 separate power transformers (anode - high voltage and filament - low voltage) 3 separate high current filament-regulators for pre and driver tubes Power transformers are encased, excellent damped and RFI/EMI shielded Innovative power supply provides a high speed energy delivery on transients High performance & efficiency output transformer.
All transformers are sealed with an anti-resonance compound material Selected, premium quality passive components used in all applications New ceramic precision tube sockets with beryllium spring contacts (custom-made ) High speed MKP capacitors Shortest possible signal paths Gold-plated industrial grade PCB Teflon isolated - internal wiring Ground switch Gain input switch -6dB Cupper-silver matrix - internal signal cable Central one-point star earth grounding External static bias adjustment – rear panel Fully hand assembled to insure the highest level of craftsmanship Alu-brushed anodized anti-vibration-resonance and non-magnetic chassis Backlit ayon logo – front panel Triode mode – LED indicator – front panel Bias analog-instrument with mA scale All front & rear panel descriptions are engraved Gold-plated heavy duty binding posts and input jacks DC-Power filter AC phase polarity control indicator Chassis finish: black / chrome The bias setting controls the current, thereby the operating point of the tube and therefore is vital for its lifetime and sound.
With the bias the power amp can be tuned to cooler/cleaner or hotter/more impure; in the latter case the amp has more punch and can be overdriven more easily. However, too high a bias leads to faster wear of the tubes. For tube amplifiers an "automatic" bias control of the power tubes would be advantageous because differences, aging, or voltage shifting could be compensated more easily or reliably. Furthermore the customer needs not care whether setting of the bias value is correct. Unfortunately, this desirable automatic device has serious disadvantages such as significant deterioration of sound and power. Creating a new automatic "fixed bias" circuit controlling the operating conditions of the power tubes reliably in the specified way WITHOUT negative influence on the sound or output power respectively was a very serious challenge for the Ayon development team.
This intelligent Auto-Fixed-Bias system must not be mistaken for a semi-automatic or so called fully automatic bias fixture which can never achieve a result comparable with the new Ayon Auto-Fixed-Bias circuit. The Ayon Auto-Fixed-Bias circuitry delivers the best possible combination of sound properties, measured power and usability because it does not operate during music listening. This system does not result in deterioration of sound, loss of output power, or any other negative concomitants. Additionally the Auto-Fixed-Bias system is equipped with a sophisticated electronic two-way-protection circuit which is always active during the tube test program or the switch-on period respectively. In case of excessive bias current or a defective tube the high voltage is switched off immediately either by a photo coupler controlled "over-current-sensor" or by an analog-digital-converter.
These protection circuits are not in the signal path.
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Here's a video showing how to build a bedside table to go along with the bed I made with storage underneath. This is designed as a Mid Century Modern Nightstand. The design plans and material list are below so you can build along with me. Click this link to learn more about Mid Century Modern furniture.
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Dr. Trice married on June 1, 1921, Miss Louise Hester, of Clarkesville, Tenn. Mrs. Trice was educated at Walden University, Nashville, and was before her marriage an accomplished teacher. Young Trice laid the foundation of his education in the local public schools. The boy lost his mother at an early age; the father assisted what he could with his education, but he was largely self-supporting. He did his high school and college work at Walden University, Nashville, Tenn., after which he matriculated at Meharry Medical College, where he won his M.D. degree in 1915. He was active in college athletics, both baseball and football.
Following his graduation in 1915 he began the practice at Clarksville, Tenn., where he remained till the spring of 1921. At that time he came to Clarksburg, W. Va., where he is now firmly established in his professional work. He is active in the various organizations of the race, professional, social and religious. He belongs to the Masons and Pythians, for both of which is local examiner. In politics he is a Republican, in religion a Baptist. He is a member of the State Medical and Dental Association, also the National Medical Association. He is examiner for the Supreme Life and Casualty Insurance Company, and for the National Benefit Life Insurance Company. His favorite reading is history. Knowing that ignorance cannot compete with intelligence, he is of the opinion that the greatest need of the race is higher education.
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Larry Heard Will Reportedly Release a New Album Next Year
The LP would be the pioneering house producer's first since 2005.
Photo courtesy of the artist.
House pioneer Larry Heard is reportedly releasing a new album early next year, according to Resident Advisor. The as-yet-untitled project would be his first full-length since 2005's Loose Fingers (Soundtrack From The Duality Double-Play). The album is said to also be preceded by a 12-inch, titled Virtual Emotion / Supernova, due in September on Alleviated Records.
Fans of Heard will supposedly get to preview tracks from the album during his upcoming live set at London's Sunfall Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 12 at Brockley Park alongside performances from Ben UFO, The Black Madonna, Theo Parrish, and more. It will mark Heard's first such set in 20 years.
THUMP has reached out to Heard's team for comment.
Last month, we talked to Heard about the making of house classic "Can You Feel It."
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Found some knee to thigh high waves this morning in central PBC. Not what we were hoping for but there were some loggable waves to be had. The last 4 photos are from North Broward around noon. That session was really pushing the limits of what's rideable…lol
The forecast has the winds clocking NE in the 20 knots range tonight so I guess we can expect windchop from here on out. I'm still hopping for decent winds at the crack of dawn.


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Everything's Coming up Roses and Radishes, Even Rhubarb
By Terri Peterson
This year our San Miguel Garden Club's fabulous free flower show, "Flores y Frutas Mixta," will feature arrangements combining an unusual variety of vegetation grown in our personal gardens, along countryside roads, in orchards, forests, and the desert. We're mixing things up with fantastic, fun, and phenomenal arrangement combinations incorporating veggies, fruits, flowers, nuts, pine cones, cactus, driftwood, and more.
Free Flower Show
"Flores y Frutas Mixta"
Garden Club of San Miguel
Sat, Apr 11, 11am-4pm
Roof terrace Trinitate
Cuna de Allende 10
Enjoy and vote on close to 50 unique arrangements lovingly created by club members. Relax and mix with fellow gardeners, members, friends, and lovers of all things green, artistic, and beautiful. This year's free venue, open to the public, will take place on the enchanting roof-top terrace of Trinitate, Cuna de Allende 10. In the spirit of della Robbia and a salute to Mexico, "Flores y Frutas Mixta" will feature intriguing table-top arrangements combining a variety of things grown here in town and all over Mexico. Thanks to the generosity of Trinitate, you will experience a taste of San Miguel's streets from the sky, affording a beautiful view of distant vistas, close cobblestoned calles, and the famous Parroquia. Highlighting this year's popular event will be two arrangement demonstrations; one at noon in Spanish, the second at 2pm in English. Don't miss out on this year's most unique, beautiful, and educational green experience. A special thanks to Vivero Franke's Garden Center for providing greenery to enhance our exhibit.
The Garden Club of San Miguel was founded in 1968 and has expanded its horticultural education mission to include projects of civic interest both in town and surrounding villages. Projects have included planting shade trees in deprived areas, financial support to PEASMA for environmental education for elementary students, and certification courses to further training of both professional and amateur gardeners in San Miguel and the campo. Our continued efforts support budding gardeners and much needed green growth, be it small personal vegetable gardens or civic squares.
You won't want to miss out on this year's popular and free event. Mark your calendars for our exhibit, April 11, 11am-4pm, on the fabulous Trinitate terrace. See you there!


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Round Rock, Texas
Downtown Branding Study
For those who like to live local, Downtown Round Rock is a respite from routine (easy to find local/authentic places, easy for business and easy to enjoy) providing you a place to unwind and relax.
Leaders wanted residents of the community of Round Rock to view charming Downtown Round Rock as the natural choice for shopping, dining or playing. Rather than going head to head with nearby Austin's renowned nightlife, the key was to create a complementary identity that positioned this special place as the easy, comfortable and welcoming way to escape the everyday.
Like your favorite pair of jeans, Downtown Round Rock is something nearby residents can slip into at a moment's notice, instantly shedding the stresses of the day. Unpretentious but utterly captivating, this unique Downtown relies on its history for its architectural charm but the upbeat vibe and welcoming attitude are 100% the result of the merchants and restaurateurs who have located their one-of-a-kind businesses there. Downtown Round Rock feels like home, except everyone else is taking care of you.
The line "Right at Home" invites visitors to make themselves at home even as it touts the benefits of getting away from the stresses of everyday life without any of the hassles that a night out usually implies. After all, when things are so right in Round Rock, why wouldn't you stay right at home? The logo uses the historic water tower as its center piece and feels warm and inviting with a hint of vintage. The visual look for the brand uses vibrant photography with touches of denim, reinforcing that "comfortable as your favorite jeans" feel. The denim touch is carried through in places like pole banners and merchant aprons.


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Fellowship Holders 2010 -
Allanah Hunt holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from Central Qld University, excelling in her chosen field of Creative Writing and Literary Studies. She is currently enrolled in a PhD in Creative Writing at Anglia Ruskin University, UK 9formerly the Cambridge School of Art) that involves the production of a work of creative writing in addition to a thesis. Her focus is the role of affect and the dehumanisation of race and gender through the social lenses of media and politics.
Simone Maurer completed a BMus (Hons) in Flute Performance, followed by a MPhil in Music Studies at the University of Cambridge (UK). She has chosen to combine both musicology and music performance at the University of Melbourne. Her thesis focuses on the impacts of body movements in flute performance, taking a music psychology approach.
Commemorative Fellowships
Fiona Russo
Laya Matindoost
Sarah Kilcoyne
Freda Bage 3-year Fellowship
Hila Dafny received Magna Cum Laude for a Bachelor of Nursing from Hebrew University, Jerusalem and also has a Masters in Public Health from the same institution. She has just started a PhD at the University of Southern Queensland. While working as an ICU nurse in Jerusalem, Hila became aware of levels of verbal and physical violence that are directed at nurses by both patients and visitors. This experience has led her to develop a PhD study of how violence towards nurses affects their ability to interact with patients, visitors and colleagues. Despite worldwide recognition of violence against nurses, there has been little research in the Australian context. Hila's mixed-methods study thus has the potential to influence workplace practice for nurses and raise public awareness of this issue. Hila plans to use this study as a basis for directly influencing public health policy and to develop an academic career.
Molly Budtz-Olsen 3-year Fellowship
Molly Budtz-Olsen 3-year Fellowship
Levon Blue has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo, Canada and an MA in Training and Development from Griffith University. She is currently enrolled in a PhD at the School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. Through her history in financial services and as a consultant on managing financial resources, Levon has become a passionate advocate for better practices in Financial Literacy Education (FLE). Her thesis critically examines the role of FLE in a First Nation Community in Ontario Canada (of which she is a member) to explore the ways in which culture may influence financial decision making, and how an understanding of this may lead to better practices in FLE in general. Levon's aim is to give back to her own community in an area in which she is both passionate and knowledgeable, to develop the field of FLE, and to influence policy makers, especially in developing Financial Literacy strategies for Indigenous peoples more generally.
Commemorative Fellowships
Hillary Nye is a J.S.D. candidate at New York University School of Law, where she also received her LL.M. in legal theory, in 2011. She gained her LL.B in 2008 and B.A. in 2009, with majors in philosophy and political science, from the University of Queensland. Hillary works primarily at the intersection of the disciplines of philosophy and law. In particular, she is interested in methodological questions about the way in which we put forward and defend positions in legal philosophy. Her work questions the dominant place of conceptual analysis in answering jurisprudential questions, and draws on philosophical pragmatism for new ways to approach the core questions in the field. Her doctoral project uses this critical methodological approach to explore the connection between the Rule of Law, autonomy, and law. Her work has been funded by NYU, as well as the Institute for Humane Studies, which twice awarded her a Humane Studies Fellowship. The Rosemary Venton Commemorative Fellowship will enable her to focus full-time on finishing her dissertation and preparing to enter the academic market.
Jacqueline Murdoch is a junior doctor who has worked most recently in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. She has a BSc/BA (2004) and MBBS (Hons.) (2010) from the University of Queensland and is currently undertaking a Master of Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health. Jacqueline is enrolled in the Health and Social Behaviour concentration and is particularly interested in community women's health interventions and gender-based violence prevention. Her achievements at UQ include being awarded the Ben Adsett Memorial Prize for Community Health and the Eric W Peet Memorial Prize for Medical Ethics. She intends to return to Australia to complete general practice and public health training and to combine a clinical and academic/policy career. The fellowship will contribute to Jacqueline's tuition fees at Harvard.
Nisha Yadev - The potential to use one's knowledge for improvement and benefit of community, country and individual is the greatest significance of Education. My educational aspirations consist of Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics under guidance of the international researchers of University of Queensland. On the other hand, my career vision is to one day be able to deliver contribution towards improving global public health. I am a hardworking and passionate student and this passion for studies have always help to excel in my academics. I was among the top 5% students of my university during my bachelors however I topped my university for scoring highest score in my masters. I am also the few students who have qualified the national level entrance exam for masters. I have number of seminar, conferences and publications to my credit. After my masters, I started working as a Research Executive in Research and Development organization involved in development of novel drug delivery systems. During my Master's research and job, I have come to imbibe the virtues of determination and perseverance required in research. This desire and determination aroused my interest towards the ongoing research work at the University of Queensland. However being an international student, finance to take care of expenses during my study programme was biggest hurdle of my dream path. At that stage, I heard of Fellowship Fund Inc. (FFI) through an Australian scholarship website and applied for it. Although it is very competitive, the support and experienced personnel's of FFI made this competition very easy. Today I must say that my dream and hope are saved by Commemorative Fellowship offered by FFI. I am grateful to find opportunities like the one that Fellowship Fund Inc. is providing to women students like me who are so passionate and dedicated to receive an education. The kind of work FFI is doing is Nobel in real sense and is playing a crucial role in women empowerment. Hats Off….
Uzma Sehrish has a Mathematics degrees from the University of Punjab, Lahore and Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University, Quetta, Pakistan, where she lectured in Mathematics from 2006-2011. Since 2011 she has completed a coursework MSc at QUT and is enrolled in a Masters of Applied Science (Research), which she plans to articulate to a PhD. Her research is at the interface of Mathematics and Biological Sciences and involves the mathematical modelling of growth factor delivery to cutaneous wounds. Her work thus aims to provide theoretical insights into the design of a drug delivery system to improve wound healing. On completion of her studies at QUT, Uzma plans to return to a University position in her home province, Balochistan, which is particularly deprived of tertiary educators.
|Natalie Elms has a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) from RMIT. After a number of years working in the international corporate sector, Natalie returned to study and is currently enrolled in an MA(Research) in Business at QUT, studying selection processes for corporate board membership. She has been accepted into a PhD program at the same institution to continue her research into behavioural corporate governance through a qualitative study of the barriers to womens' participation on corporate boards. A PhD in this area will not only provide evidence for why women's participation on corporate boards is so marginal, but also will enable Natalie to switch fully into an academic career.
Morenikeji Akinlotan
Morenikeji is a BSc Mathematics graduate from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma from the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences which attracts academically excellent students. She is enrolled in PhD in the Science and Engineering Faculty of QUT commencing in 2013. Her proposed research integrates mathematical modeling and epidemiology with the aim of improving understanding of the immune response to infections of Chlamydia Trachomatis. Morenikeji is seeking support to cover tuition fees during her studies at QUT and intends to return to Nigeria to apply her research outcomes both in informing public health policy and identifying risk factors for preventative medicine. 2013 Freda Bage 3 year Fellowship.
Caitlin Goss
Caitlin is BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) graduate of UQ who is currently completing her DPhil at Oxford University. She is researching the implementation of interim constitutions in countries during the peace-building process after conflict. This area of modern constitution-making has received little academic attention and her research will be highly regarded. She aims to work in an advisory legal capacity to bodies such as the UN supporting states in constitution building before returning to academia in Australia. Her outstanding academic record resulted in the award of a 2009 Rhodes Scholarship (Queensland) which fully funded the first three years of her MPhil/DPhil studies and now just covers tuition for the remaining time. Caitlin is seeking support for living expenses for the final year of her studies.
Jennifer Fox
Jennifer is graduate of both UQ (B Commerce, 1979 & PGCert Nursing, 2011) as well as QUT (B Nursing, 2009). She recently converted from a MSc to PhD (QUT) and is researching the processes and practices around the transition to palliative care for people living with metastatic melanoma. Her studies to date have identified significant gap in practice relating to this specific but common and aggressive form of cancer. Her studies examine the transition to palliative care from the perspectives of both the patients and the medical practitioners. Jennifer's personal journey catalysed her career change and provide her with unique experience and passion to succeed evidenced in her excellent academic record. The fellowship will enable her to focus on her studies full time.
Onanong Thippimol
Onanong is graduate of Thammasat University (Thailand) and is currently enrolled in a PhD at UQ studying the implementation of Shariah law in Indonesia. She is a skilled linguist which enables her to access government records in Indonesia and ultimately in Holland. Her research will provide valuable understanding in the processes of implementation fo Syariah law in the Thai context but also more widely in the context of Islamic law across the South East Asia region. Onanong is already a high regarded academic at one of Thailand's leading Universities and this research will enhance her expertise and status as an expert in Indonesian history and Islamic law. She has a scholarship from her University which covers tuition and basic living expenses, the fellowship will provide remaining living expenses and the support field work required to access government records for her research.
Anne Whittingham
Anne is the current 2012 Freda Freeman Commemorative Fellowship recipient, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, she commenced an MPhil in Cultural Studies at UQ in 2012. Anne has a very strong academic record, strong linguistic skills and a background in Japanese literary studies and gender perspectives. She recently successfully converted to a PhD program which researching the appeal of 'boy's love manga' to female readers through analysis of graphic & semantic representations of dynamic relationships. The role of this form of manga in portraying themes related to sexuality has significance in social constructs. Anne is pursuing an academic career and the fellowship will contribute to international tuition fees and living expenses.
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Highly grogged plastic medium to high temperature sculpture body.M340 with 28% aggregate added (14% 20 mesh grog and 14% 75 mesh silica sand) to improve drying performance.
Process Properties
This body has a much coarser grog component than our other standard native grogged bodies like M332G, H440G and H441G (these other bodies contain a range of particle sizes from fine to coarse, whereas the grog in MSculp only contains large particles). Its design philosophy parallels that of our dark burning Sculpture Clay (a fine particled clay base having aggregate particles that span a narrow range of sizes).
When working with this keep in mind that while, on one hand the grog and silica sand particles terminate cracks and reduce shrinkage and vent internal water, they also reduce the dry strength.
Fired color at middle temperature is a straw color similar Buffstone. At cone 10 reduction it is grey. Pieces fired at middle temperature will resist warping during firing better but they will not be as strong and will be more porous (outdoor pieces will require some sort of sealant to prevent freeze-thaw damage.
Drying shrinkage: 5% Water content: About 17% Particle size distribution: +35 mesh: 15% +48 mesh: 2% +65 mesh: 5% +100 mesh: 5% Fired shrinkage (+/- 0.5): Cone 6: 3% Cone 8: 3.5 Cone 10: 4.0 Absorption (+/- 0.5): Cone 6: 6.5% Cone 8: 5.5 Cone 10: 4.0
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Budget Battles
A Bipartisan Plan to Lower Health Costs, End Surprise Bills
Chart of the Day: The High Cost of Employer Health Coverage
Chart of the Day: Health Insurance Inflation Hits 5-Year High
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Trump's Big, Uncertain Step to Lower Drug Prices, Explained
How the Bipartisan Secure Act Could Affect Your RetirementBy Kathleen Elkins, CNBC
On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Secure Act , a bill backed by both Republicans and Democrats that aims to improve the nation's retirement system. If it passes the Senate, it will...
Trump's Hikes Double the Cost of Tariffs to Consumers: ReportBy Michael Rainey
President Trump's recent increase in tariff rates on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports raises the overall cost of tariffs on Chinese goods for U.S. households to $106 billion a year, according to...
Would Elizabeth Warren's Wealth Tax Work?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has laid out an ambitious slate of proposals as a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination: universal childcare and pre-K, free college tuition and...
Democrats' Tax Plans Would Do More for the Middle Class: StudyBy Michael Rainey
Tax proposals from several Democratic lawmakers focus their benefits more on lower- and middle-income households and would cost less than the Republican tax bill passed in 2017, according to a new...
Trump Blows Up Infrastructure Meeting with Pelosi, Schumer
Infrastructure was supposed to be one of the few areas with some potential for bipartisan action before the 2020 election. So much for that. Any potential now appears to be all but extinguished after...
The Flip Side of Billionaire Robert Smith's Student Loan Surprise
The heartwarming story of billionaire investor Robert Smith's surprise announcement Sunday that he would repay the $40 million or so in student loans taken by the 396 men in the 2019 graduating class...
The Blue State SALT Apocalypse That Wasn'tBy Michael Rainey
Numerous Democratic lawmakers warned that the President Trump's tax cut package, which placed a $10,000 limit on state and local tax (SALT) deductions, would create economic havoc in high-tax states...
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The IRS Audit Rate Keeps Falling, Now Below 7% for Households Making $10 Million or MoreBy Michael Rainey
The IRS audited just 892,000 individual tax returns last year, for an audit rate of 0.59%, the IRS said Monday. That marks the seventh year in a row that the audit rate has fallen. The IRS Data Book...
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It's been just over a year since the Supreme Court opened the door for states to allow sports betting . Anticipating a budgetary boost from sports betting tax revenues, seven states rushed through...
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Some federal programs such as unemployment benefits and food stamps work as automatic stabilizers in a weakening economy, making recessions less severe by boosting incomes and consumption for...
Trump's Tariffs Equivalent to Largest Tax Hike in 25 Years: CNBCBy Michael Rainey
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Trump Tariffs Could Wipe Out Tax Cuts for Many HouseholdsBy Michael Rainey
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Trump Pushes Another Bailout for 'Patriot Farmers' Hurt by His Trade War
As he escalates his trade war with China, President Trump is pushing to provide some additional bailout funds to placate the U.S. farmers being hurt by his tariffs. "Out of the billions of dollars...
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ArchitectsAtxu Amann, Andrés Cánovas, Nicolás Maruri
LocationAv. de la Peseta - Av. Carabanchel Alto, 28054 Madrid, Spain
CollaboratorsGonzalo Pardo Díaz, Beatriz Amann Vargas, Ana Arriero Cano, Ignacio Díaz González, Sara de la Fuente Sanz, Susana Velasco Sánchez, Cristina Parreño Alonso, Ana López, Rafael Marcos, Carlos Ríos, Rafael Palomares, Javier Gutiérrez
ClientEMVS (Department of housing, Madrid Council Government)
Costs6.957.818 €
Area4441.33 m2
Project Year2009
Text description provided by the architects. Open to the Four Winds
The proposal is not built from the review of the traditional housing block but from the attributes of the slab of minimum width perforated with through holes.
This situation of minimum bandwidth allows an inner space of considerable size, a public space in the heart of the project, a space that is half open and connected to the whole sprawl, boldly assuming an ambiguous condition, exterior and interior at the same time.
The flat is a house with a yard. This small house garden is linked to the interior of the block, the street and the living room. The yard is a sunny place in the winter and cool place in the summer. With cross views of the inside and outside of the block, the garden and the street, light and shadow.
The clustering of dwellings is obtained from mechanical necessities. The interior is made with integrated furniture; versatile space with openings available in the wall. The exterior body is constructed of metal, therefore acts as a ventilated façade. The building is an ordered set of car bodies whose metallic colours are the choice for users.


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Five ingredients. That's all. This Eclair Cake is so lovely, and so so good. It's really light and heavenly. I made it for Easter a few weeks ago, took it to my sister-in-law's house and LITERALLY every man, woman and child loved this dessert. The men got huge plate fulls of it. The women loved it. The toddlers loved it. The older kids loved it. The Grandma's and Grandpa's loved it. Do you get the point? It is sooooooo delicious. I got asked for the recipe by everybody there, and was able to tell them off memory because it is truly that easy. If you want something that is so easy and that everybody in your family will love,
Here's what you need:
Well, and milk to make the pudding. Shoot. Do I need to add a picture of milk? If you want to see a picture with milk in it, look at the picture above. The glass of milk by this Oh So Delicious! ECLAIR CAKE. Yes it is good. Ok.... Here's the recipe:
1 box graham crackers
2 (3 1/4-ounce) boxes French vanilla instant pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1 can chocolate frosting (I recommend Milk Chocolate)
(I have since made this for just my husband, and I just halved the recipe and made in a smaller pan.)
Spray the bottom of a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with whole graham crackers. (You may have to break some to completely cover) In bowl of an electric mixer, mix pudding with milk; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Pour half the pudding mixture over graham crackers. Place another layer of whole graham crackers on top of pudding layer. Pour over remaining half of pudding mixture and cover with another layer of graham crackers.
Heat the container of prepared frosting, uncovered in the microwave for 1 minute. Pour over the top of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.
Once you pull out of the fridge the next day, the graham crackers will be softened and that is what will form your crust. And here is what it will come out like...... and you will love it. xoxoxoxo
I got the original idea for this recipe from Plain Chicken
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