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2000-06-09 04:00:00 PDT San Francisco -- There's a new day just around the corner for the Ferry Building, once the symbol of San Francisco and now the centerpiece of the city's brand-new waterfront.
The Embarcadero has been redesigned from Fisherman's Wharf to Pacific Bell Park, and now the focus turns to where Market Street runs into the bay. A new plaza, featuring a small forest of palm trees and twin towers named for the millennium, will be dedicated at 11:30 a.m. next Friday.
By winter, work will start on a $70 million overhaul of the 102-year-old Ferry Building itself. "It is the center of the whole thing," said Paul Osmundson, the port of San Francisco's planning director.
When the job is done, by the spring of 2002, the building will be transformed with a 360-foot-long "European style" ground floor mall and the restoration of a second-floor nave, lined with offices. "It will be one of the great rooms of San Francisco," said Chris Meany, of Wilson/Cornerstone, the private developer selected by the port to redo the building.
The idea, the port says, is to restore the Ferry Building to the pre- eminent position it once held in the city. "It is a treasured city landmark," Osmundson says.
For a landmark, the Ferry Building has been treated pretty shabbily. In fact, it has been nearly all downhill since that great day in 1936 when the Bay Bridge opened.
That was the beginning of the end of the old ferry system, and nearly the end of the Ferry Building itself. For the Ferry Building, it has been 64 years on the skids.
In its glory days, it was the busiest terminal in the United States and the entrance to San Francisco. Forty-three ferryboats serving seven Bay Area cities sailed in and out. They were met on the San Francisco side by 30 streetcar lines, two cable car lines and one bus route. Herb Caen called it "the gateway to the enchanted city."
But the glory faded quickly. By 1941, all the commuter ferries were gone. By 1949, the streetcar tracks were ripped up, and by 1958, the building was cut off from the city by the new, gray and dingy Embarcadero Freeway. In July of that year, the last old ferry steamer sailed off to Oakland, never to return.
Even Caen seemed to have given up on the Ferry Building, which he called "a broken relic of the past."
Over the years, there were plans to make the classic old building look modern, even to tear it down.
In the mid-1940s, an idea was floated to replace the 245-foot clock tower with a "lofty sundial tower" 30 stories high, the heart of a new World Trade Center, which the planners said would radiate "an air of efficiency and immaculateness."
"Thank God we ran out of money, or we would have torn the whole thing down," said Osmundson.
Instead, the interior was converted to a warren of offices -- undistinguished-looking at best, and downright cheesy at worst. The exterior was tricked up with '50s style touches that made it look like somebody's grandmother wearing a miniskirt.
But the Ferry Building, designed by the great Arthur Page Brown, is an engineering landmark. "Great buildings," said Osmundson, "are difficult to do irreparable harm to."
In 1979, the port tried another face-lift, this time with a private developer. But the plan, Osmundson says, "was uninspired." At any rate, the timing was wrong.
The freeway was still in place, and the economic times were unpromising. The developer and the port got into a legal tangle that took years to unravel.
Plans for the building "were kind of in mothballs, waiting for something good to happen," said Osmundson.
On Oct. 17, 1989, it happened. The Loma Prieta earthquake bent the flagpole atop the clock tower and stopped the clock at 5:04 p.m. The Ferry Building was lightly damaged, but the Embarcadero Freeway was damaged beyond repair.
"A blessed event," Osmundson calls it.
In two years, the freeway was gone. "All at once, the way one looked at the Ferry Building changed," said Osmundson.
The quake also meant the revival of ferry service to the East Bay.
On the San Francisco side, the Embarcadero was opened up to the sunlight, and out of the shadow of the freeway rose a bright new district south of Mission Street. A new Muni Metro rail line started along the southern Embarcadero two years ago, historic streetcars started running north toward Fisherman's Wharf this March, and the jewellike ballpark opened up a few weeks later.
There are other proposals: a cruise ship terminal at Pier 30-32, a revitalized Pier 1, a vast expansion of new ferry lines and other projects.
When the new plaza, named for labor leader Harry Bridges, opens next week, it will transform the beginning of Market Street. There will be twin Millennium Towers that can send shafts of light 600 feet into the night sky. It will be spectacular.
In the center of it all is the Ferry Building.
The Wilson/Cornerstone group's contract with the port calls for a 66-year lease, with the mixed-use concept paying for the complete renovation of the landmark building.
The office space, Meany says, will be among the top locations in the city. "One of the pre-eminent office spaces in the area," he says.
The ground floor will be designed to have the look of a European marketplace, with cafes and shops from one end of the building to another.
Not everyone agrees with the concept. "It's too commercial," said Nancy Olmsted, who wrote a book on the Ferry Building last year.
"This is a grand entrance to the city," she said, "a focal point, and this looks like a merchandising mall."
The port says the mixed-use idea is necessary to redo the building on grounds that it will have to pay its own way.
In any case, by 2002, the old building will have a totally new life. In a way, the building has turned full cycle: What was important long ago has become important again. When the ferry San Leandro steamed away for the last time in the summer of 1958, who would have thought that ferries would be back again in force 40 years later or that the streetcars would ever return to the Ferry Building?
"I don't know what you'd call it," said Osmundson. "It's fate."


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Greg de St. Maurice is a cultural anthropologist specializing in taste, culinary heritage, Japanese cuisine, "place," sensory ethnography, and globalization. He earned his PhD in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. He is Vice President of the Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS).
2017. Kyoto Cuisine Gone Global. Gastronomica Vol. 17, No. 3: 36-48.
2017. Everything but the Taste: Celebrating Kyoto's Shishigatani Squash as Culinary Heritage. Food, Culture, and Society. Vol. 20, No.: 281-301.
2017. Less Palatable, Still Valuable: Taste, Crop Agrobiodiversity, and Culinary Heritage. Special Issue of Food, Culture, and Society. Vol. 20, No. 2: 193-200.
2014. Edible Authenticities: Heirloom Vegetables and Culinary Heritage in Kyoto, Japan. In Edible Identities: Exploring Food and Foodways as Cultural Heritage, edited by Ronda Brulotte and Michael DiGiovine. Ashgate: 67-76
2013. The Movement to Reinvigorate Local Food Culture in Kyoto, Japan. In Food Activism: Agency, Democracy, and Economy, edited by Carole Counihan and Valeria Siniscalchi. Bloomsbury: 77-94
2012. Savoring Kyoto: Sensory Fieldwork on the Taste of Place. Etnofoor. Special Issue on Taste. Vol. 24, No. 2: 110-122.

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BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Bladen County man is now charged with murder after a man he allegedly shot earlier this week died.
The Bladen County Sheriff's Office says Charles Bernard Stephens, 51, of Whiteville, died Wednesday afternoon as a result of a gunshot wound to the head Monday night.
Deputies arrested Jesse Earl Simpson, 49, of Clarkton for the shooting. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill and inflicting serious injury. Investigators upgraded his charges to murder after Stephens's death.
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For those of you who love Prometheus, you might want to check out this brilliant conversation at Awards Daily about the coolness of Prometheus. You can discuss with like minded individuals about aspects of the film for clarity or theories.
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This is an outtake?
For those of you who love Prometheus, you might want to check out this brilliant conversation at Awards Daily about the coolness of Prometheus. You can discuss with like minded individuals about aspects of the film for clarity or theories.
9 comments:
- Dionne said...
I don't think Michael can take a bad photo. Pity they couldn't use every photo. ;)
- June 19, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I do think that's an awkwardly composed shot.
- June 19, 2012 at 12:55 PM
It's only awkward if you don't know what to do with it. LOL The way he's sitting there... nevermind *whistles*
- June 19, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- Simone said...
Oh yes Jesse, Michael has a big time 'Come to Me' smoldering look. The man just can't keep it in check!
Damn him!
- June 19, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Yes, it's the come hither look! He's so yummy...
- June 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM
- marcia said...
I went to see Prometheus and i LOVE it! It is the kind of film that everytime you watch it you see more details you haven't notice before. I really don't underestand all the fuss ppl are making about the flaws, lol, the film is absolutely perfect!
The film is all about David, he is pure evil and although he is a robot i guess his AI made him kind of understand and learn very well human emotions and with the type of humans he had around him( Weyland and Vickers) nothing good could result of it. And that's what make him a so good character: mean, ironic, sarcastic, very intrusive.
I think David is fassinated(lol) with Dr Elizabeth bc she has such a goodness in her heart he's never seen before and also her faith in a Creator she cannot see or touch or talk to and at the same time is very present in her life( she choses to) _ it confuses David and probably it is what drives him to do all the things he did to her, in a way he is testing her faith and also trying to learn from the experiment bc David can see, talk and touch his creator but he doesn't believe him.
Now, what happened to the world in 2094 that no one says "please and thank you" to David? The robot was created to blend in its environment, to look as human as possible, so i guess a thank you from time to time would be in order( Shaw is the only one that does it but not willingly and just once:/ ).
As for Logan he had what he asked for: anything and everything! I loved the captain, he delivered the most important explanation of the film.
**SPOILER ALERT** Eveyone in the cinema laughed when Weyland said he wanted to be saved from " death of course!". And one of my friends pointed out to me how important Noomi's character is: she is the mother of the alien in the final shape we see in 1979 film. It literally has her DNA. For good or bad( more bad i guess) it is very important.
There are many more things i could say i love everything about the film can't wait for the DVD and the sequel. If you guys can, go see the film 2, 3 times. More times you watch it it is becoming more and more like a whole, a unit.
- June 20, 2012 at 3:53 PM
- Simone said...
I'm really excited that you enjoyed Prometheus Marcia! If you visit that thread link at Awards Daily, you would see what other lovers of the film have to say about David.
In fact, the next blog entry will be all about David and our thoughts about him in the film.
- June 20, 2012 at 4:09 PM
- marcia said...
I forgot to say Prometheus here is a 14 rate, but i haven't seen teens there, most of the viewers were over 20.
- June 20, 2012 at 6:38 PM
- Veronica said...
This is an OUTTAKE?! Oh my gosh this is probably my favorite from the whole shoot now!
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The trend in the Unified Communications industry is to charge a "per seat" license for access to VoIP Business Phone Solutions. In large part a legacy "flat tax" from the old TDM world, phone system suppliers continue to license based on the number of users that the system supports. Microsoft, ShoreTel, Avaya and CISCO all seem to have software licensing based on the number of users. Some licensing strategies become more complex as features and services are added. CISCO Support and ShoreTel Support .. read on DrVoIP ShoreTel Blog.
Installing your ShoreTel HQ server at the Data Center is becoming a standard deployment practice to increase business continuity during network and power outages and other disasters. One of the most common Ask Cisco Configuration Professional DrVoIP question we hear is how to create redundant WAN paths to the data center using only simple static routes. The answer is CISCO IP SLA tracking!... read the entire article on Configure redundant static WAN routes when ShoreTel is in the data center
Do you have a plan and process in place for backing up your iPBX configuration database, system prompts, voice messages, call detail records and even your maintenance history (e.g. Logs)? Want to play, "bet your company'? Chances are that you have this on your list of "things to do" but you just have not had the time to execute. You may even be trusting that your dealer is taking care of this as part of that expensive maintenance contract you entered into. If you are really feeling secure about your iPBX failover plan why ... CISCO Support and CISCO Training, Read the entire article on iPBX call center backup plan on DrVoIP blog
This is not a SIP tutorial, only an overview on the issues that impact remote SIP phones on any iPBX. When you set up a SIP call between two end points, there are upwards of four "holes" that might need to be punched in your firewall for the phone call to work properly. Clearly, there is the entire process of registering a remote phone and the process of setting up a phone. Once these events have been negotiated ...
For ShoreTel Support... Read the entire article on ShoreTel SIP Mobility Router & the Firewall on DrVoIP VoIP Blog.
For ShoreTel Support... Read the entire article on ShoreTel SIP Mobility Router & the Firewall on DrVoIP VoIP Blog.
How to ring more than 16 phones in a ShoreTel Hunt Group? Can't say that we recommend this strategy, but none the less, we continue to see business applications in which the client insists on ringing a group of 16+ phones simultaneously! In ShoreTel, HUNT groups and WorkGroups have a limitation of 16 members per group if you want to ring them simultaneously. You can configure some 300 group members, but you can only ring 16 of them simultaneously. Why? Because call setup ...
For CISCO Support or ShoreTel Support.. Read the entire article on how to ring more than 16 phones in a ShoreTel Hunt Group on DrVoIP Blog.
For CISCO Support or ShoreTel Support.. Read the entire article on how to ring more than 16 phones in a ShoreTel Hunt Group on DrVoIP Blog.
There are a number of major enhancements to ShoreTel in Version 13. Most enhancements have been related to bringing ShoreTel SIP into compliance with the standards accepted by the SIP community at large. Though there are enhancements for other features like the SA-100, this release is notable for what it does NOT announce. The marketplace is demanding enough but the issue of having your development agenda driven by an outside company must be dreadful! For CISCO Training or ShoreTel Training.. Read the entire article on ShoreTel 13
Anyone who thinks Asterisk is a toy is not playing in the real world of VoIP Telephony. You may be surprised to learn how many commercial product offerings are built on an Asterisk base. For this reason, we have become more involved in this code base as each day goes by. We are becoming increasingly more interested in its properties, capabilities and proper place in our solutions tool belt. For CISCO Support or ShoreTel Support... Read the entire article on ShoreTel Scopserv
It is surprising that in the 21st century we are still punching down copper lines! None the less fax machines, credit card devices, postage machines and security circuits still populate the installed base of telephone systems. If you are converting from a legacy phone system to a VoIP solution, on premise or hosted, you will have to plan for "analog" devices. VoIP Training, A "best practice" for any VoIP phone system is to have at least one analog telephone company provided central [...] For CISCO Training or ShoreTel Training...
Read the entire post on ShoreTel analog connections including a video.
Read the entire post on ShoreTel analog connections including a video.
We continue to get a lot of questions about SIP trunks like SIP Trunk CISCO or ShoreTel SIP Trunk and how best to use them on ShoreTel. Our preferred strategy at this point, is to focus on a TIE line solution that brings both off premise extensions and DID numbers into the ShoreTel. Many branch offices, for example, are just not able to justify even an SG30V to support 8 extensions. Creating a SIP Tie line strategy to deal with these situations is both economical and appropriate.
Read the full blogpost + video on configure shoretel sip trunks
Read the full blogpost + video on configure shoretel sip trunks
Did you every think that your company would be physically unavailable, the building not accessible and the phone system unmanned? The issue of business continuity and disaster recovery is on your 'to do' list and hopefully you can get to it before it gets to you. Recently, we had the experience of having to resuscitate a client from near death when their physical facility became unavailable. Clearly, the phone system was very high on the list of "must have" operational now. CISCO Support or ShoreTel Support, Ask DrVoIP... Read the entire article on DrVoIP VoIP Blog on iPBX in the Cloud
We continue to be a major fan of ShoreTel solutions, but that does not mean that they we accept everything without question. One of the most touted advantages of the ShoreTel architecture is the concept of a "single image" solution with no single point of failure. We find that in large enterprise deployments that may not be an advantage. For CISCO Support or ShoreTel Support... Read the entire post on DrVoIP ShoreTel Blog
All of the architecture "geek speak" aside, CISCO and ShoreTel have fundamental "cultural" differences that defines their approach to the entities of a "phone" and a "user". Simply stated in the ShoreTel world a phone can not exist without a user, but the CISCO world a phone can exist without a user. Now this is not a bad thing or a good thing, it is a just the way it is thing! Cisco vs ShoreTel What does that cultural distinction mean to you .. For CISCO Support or ShoreTel Support...
Read the entire article including a video on DrVoIP Blog
Read the entire article including a video on DrVoIP Blog
All telephone systems have to deal with the same key architectural issues regardless of who manufactured the equipment. All phone systems like ShoeTel Phone or CISCO Wireless SIP Phone have to provide for the definition of a system "dial plan"; trunk groups, call flow options, phone devices, gateways and user profiles. CISCO vs ShoreTel. The dial plan, for example, not only has to identify the patterns used to route callers between system extensions, but as is often the case in a VoIP deployment, between geographically distributed corporate locations or "sites".
Read the entire article including a video on DrVoIP ShoreTel Blog
Read the entire article including a video on DrVoIP ShoreTel Blog
Having deployed literally thousands of phone systems of all sizes and levels of complexity, we have distilled a set of rules and check lists that work. (see our "network readiness check list" and our "VoIP planning guide") When phone systems were analog or traditional TDM based solutions, deployments were challenging enough! You always had the User group, Call flow and "K plans" to hammer out along with the usual Telephone carrier challenges. With VoIP solutions however, the level of complexity.. For CISCO Training or ShoreTel Training... Read the entire article on DrVoIP Blog
Since we published the blog on the ShoreTel SIP implementation using Ingate, we have been deluged with requests for more detail. Specifically, people want to know if there is a more economical solution for bringing SIP dial tone into the ShoreTel architecture when you are trying to add just a few local lines to a branch office. Historically, given the feature depreciation that users might experience with a ShoreTel SIP trunk, we had discouraged the adoption of SIP dial tone entirely! In fact, if you already have a ShoreTel T1/PRI supporting your deployment there is little economic benefit to be gained by replacing the PRI with SIP.Continue Reading...


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theory, science; as, theology, geology, biology, mineralogy.
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Sure, I love Spanish-- emphasis on the 'love'-- but I often let caution take the reigns, and the idea of going to Chicago with classmates I didn't know that well, would've terrified my in the past. But with an air of confidence, I descended from that Megabus, gracefully tripping on the curb as is my custom. Since the movie was not until 9 p.m., I had a few hours to kill and I immediately took off for the Magnificent Mile with some girls from class. We checked out a few shops, but my attention was waning due to relative disinterest and sticker shock. I broke from the group and meandered into the more eclectic shops. Before long, I had inevitably turned the wrong way. And in the process of passing by four Starbucks, two cathedrals and a myriad of school children, I was stopped in my tracks by the beauty of humanity.
The city has a way of doing that, with it's crowded streets and honking horns. It brought my heart to a stop as I thought about all the lives that stacked into those skyscrapers and hurried through the streets. I tried to imagine their stories, the reasons for their quirky outfits or kind eyes or worried glances.
The collective mural of faces still resonated with me that evening as we settled in for the first film. This story was one of family, one that was torn apart by vain passions and pursuits. And even as the action played out, I found it hard to watch. I abhorred the egotistical son and couldn't stand the lackluster husband, and I grew tired of their story.
And how beautiful, indeed, that He is invested in your story as well. Your scene might be dismal and your countenance may be worn, but Jesus has never left your side, my friend. He never grows weary of your struggles for He is strong to save, mighty to deliver and close to your aching heart.
So whatever borough of the city you find yourself in today, remember that the Author of your story not only has a plan for good, but He is invested in you every step of the day. And one day, every plot twist and heartbreak of your story will culminate as praise, flanked by every story of mankind. And every story that ever was, will lift up the Lord who always is, and what a beautiful day that will be.
Hannah ♥
Ps. Stay tuned as I roll out more posts about the fun stuff from my trip, as well as what I'm up to next! As always: I love to read your comments and suggestions :)


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So what the heck is "Eggs on the golden rod"? it's a fantastic, simple meal that gets rid of those extra Easter eggs, and left over ham. My mother made this every year right after Easter. Above are our leftover Easter eggs. You can't tell from the picture , but they are what a farmer would call a pee wee egg. Even a chicken has to learn by starting out small. They are so cute and just a mouth full.
Eggs on the Golden Rod
Make a basic white sauce. Peel a couple of eggs, as many as you would like. Chop the whites and reserve the yolks. Add the whites and some leftover ham to the the white sauce.
Now Toast and butter a couple of bread. Spoon the whites sauce over top, and crumble the yolk over top (this creates the golden rod effect). It's simple and delicious.
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As promised, here is the second part to my on-going blog column of drugstore favourites. Today, I have a BB cream, some mascaras and some bronzers to share.
The first product is Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream. This product intrigued me when I first read about it because it was one of the first tinted moisturizer/BB cream that was marketed as being matte and for combination to oily skin. Another one that I am familiar with is the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint, which I am dying to try! But, alas, Jouer is not available here in Vancouver. Oh, a product not available in Canada? What's new! Anyways, that is another story for another time. I was ecstatic to try this BB Cream and I am so glad I did. While it is not as long wearing as many of the foundations that I like, it does a splendid job for being a BB Cream. The coverage is buildable from light to medium and I like it for fuss-free makeup days. It is very liquid-y so it spreads and applies like a dream. However, be careful with how you store and dispense it because leakage is common. I liked it so much that I bought both the shades that it comes in so I have a match all year round.
The second products are my two favourite waterproof mascaras. I have moderately long and voluminous lashes but they do not hold a curl. Waterproof mascaras are the only types of mascaras that allow me to keep the curl from my eyelash curler (Shu Uemura <3). While I have tried countless others, these are my favourites. The first, Covergirl Lash Blast Waterproof is my truest holy grail. I have repurchased it countless times and love it. This mascara is the most heavy-duty mascara that I have ever used. I remember swimming with it and wearing it in hot climates like Hong Kong and Las Vegas. Because of this, it is a little tough to remove but Clarins Instant Eye-Makeup Remover always comes to the rescue. This mascara is a little dryer than most waterproof formulas so it really does the best job at holding a curl. The second, Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Waterproof does not hold a curl as well as the Lash Blast but it does a better job at creating volume. This one is also not as long wearing so it is easier to remove. I love both these mascaras equally and switch them up depending on what kind of look or plan I have for the day.
Top: Sunshine, Left: Sun Dance, Right: Sun Light
The third products are Rimmel Natural Bronzers. I own three out of the four that are available. The shades are Sunshine, Sun Dance and Sun Light. I love all three shades and use them for different purposes. The lightest shade, 020 Sunshine I use as a highlight. It is the perfect highlight, which imparts the most beautiful glowy, golden sheen. The second shade, 027 Sun Dance is a gorgeous bronzy, shimmery light brown. I like using this one as a blush as it really does a great job of acting as a blush while giving some definition to the cheek. The third shade, 021 Sun Light is a matte warm brown. I use this one as a traditional bronzer around the hairline and in the slight hollows of the cheek. I prefer to not contour with this one because of its orangey undertone but it does a great job of giving the face a bit of warmth.


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Litter becomes problem in parks
Worried about the effect of "old pop bottles, wrappers and other trash" littering Burnsville's 76 parks and public gathering places, the city is urging volunteers to help jump in and clean them up.
The city's Adopt a Park program has 40 groups already, helping clean up not only parks but lakes and ponds. But it could use some more.
Volunteers can help the city save money on the seasonal workers who pick up trash, and make sure the community is succeeding on a mission it says it now "cannot keep up with."
Residents, community groups, churches or businesses can volunteer in the Adopt a Park program, which is a three-year commitment. Volunteers pick a park and pick up litter once a month in May and September, and twice in June, July and August.
The city provides trash bags and safety information, and it removes filled bags from park entrances. A sign recognizes the organization's work.
For more information, call 952-895-4550 or visit www.burnsville.org/adoptapark.
Bike path near river closed until spring
It isn't just the roadways being disrupted in Burnsville. It's also the bike paths.
Work on transmission lines near the Black Dog power plant along the Minnesota River has forced the closing until next spring of a city bike trail.
The trail being closed until March is located on the east side of Interstate 35W from Black Dog Road to the Cliff Road interchange.
For information on other options by way of parks and trails, the city recommends a visit to www.burnsville.org/parks.
The work is close to where a major ramp off 35W to Hwy. 13 has also been closed, though for differing reasons.
New bike trail map is first since 2001
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has published an updated edition of the state's bicycle map, the first since 2001.
In a paper or electronic format, the free map sketches out bicycle accommodations across the state, making it easier for cyclists to plan long-distance bicycle trips.
Map information includes a road description, including shoulder width, pavement type and traffic volumes; state and regional trails; state historic sites, parks, city index; and other points of interest, plus safety tips.
Paper versions of the map are available at the MnDOT Central Office Building, 395 John Ireland Blvd. in St. Paul, and at the Kick Gas exhibit inside the Eco Experience building on Randall Avenue during the Minnesota State Fair.
The electronic version of the map is available at mndot.gov/bike/maps.html. It has more detailed routes than the paper version and includes smaller and printable areas of the state. The online version of the map will be updated twice yearly and offers opportunities for public feedback.
College gets grant to help underserved
Inver Hills Community College has gotten a big grant to help students in difficulty stay in school.
As part of a $4.5 million grant program, an organization called the Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation has given the school more than $80,000 to help students facing major challenges to continue in school.
The money will help 75 students from what the college calls "traditionally underserved backgrounds," providing a variety of services. The ultimate goal is a transfer into a four-year degree program.
The school has 140 students participating in a "structured first-year experience" aimed at smoothing their way, officials say, but many others have been turned away for lack of staff and money. The waiting list will shrink.
The program helps young people "develop connections to their campus, peers, faculty and staff, and overcome financial obstacles," officials report. With growing suburban diversity and poverty, the school has also launched a food shelf and taken other steps to help.
Work starts on road project off Hwy. 13
Construction has begun on a major road project in Prior Lake and will continue through mid-October, city officials report.
Work began Aug. 19 near Hwy. 13, at the Main and Ridgemont avenues intersection leading to downtown. Access to downtown businesses from Hwy. 13 is now on Dakota Street to Main Avenue, south of the construction area. Access to Ridgemont will continue.
The work involves reconstructing the traffic signal at Hwy. 13, realigning Main and Ridgemont avenues, and building a trail, sidewalk, pond and two retaining walls.
The work means relocating the entrance to Kop Gardens and removing two buildings nearby. A native prairie and oak trees will be planted as well.
Volunteer chaplains sought for police, fire
The Lakeville Police and Fire Departments are accepting applications for volunteer police and fire chaplains.
Volunteers would help with crisis intervention, counseling, spiritual and personal guidance and fostering positive police and fire relationships with the community. The time commitment would typically be four hours per week.
The deadline for submitting an application is today at 4 p.m.
Applicants must be ecclesiastically ordained, live or work in the Lakeville area, have a valid driver's license with a good driving record, and pass a background check.
To apply, visit the city website at www.lakevillemn.gov or call 952-985-4400. Applications should be submitted to human resources, 20195 Holyoke Av., Lakeville, MN 55044.
LIALA HELAL, LAURIE BLAKE and David Peterson


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Trade chart offers information about trading history on the market. By viewing it you can see tendencies and make predictions to fulfill your trading strategy.
1. Market selector lets you chose the market to display data for. Blue bar on the bottom indicates current market, the number shows price of the last order matched on this market.
2. Marker data shows
- Last price: the price at which the latest order has matched on the market
- Daily change: change in price for the last 24 hours
- Today's open: price 24h ago
- 24h volume: total volume of trades made for last 24 hours
3. OHLCV candlestick shows aggregated stats for a time period selected. OHLCV stands for Open-High-Low-Close-Volume, which is exactly what the graph shows. Hovering your mouse over the candlestick will show detailed information. Green color signifies price growth, red signifies decline. Those are calculated between first and last trade in the selected period. The black thin line shows difference between lowest and highest price for the period. Grey bar below is the measure of volume for the trading period.
4. Candlestick time selector allows you to select a time period that each candlestick will represent. 15m, for example, will have each candlestick show 15 minute span.
5. Volume scale shows trade volume. Grey volume bars stick to this scale.
6. Price scale shows price.
7. Period selector allows you to select starting and ending points for the graph to display.
8. TradingView chart opens a window with a chart presented by TradingView, which has professional markup tools to allow using the chart even more effectively.


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|Manihot pulchrifolius M.J.Silva
During botanical expeditions between 2010 and 2015, as part of a taxonomic study of Manihot in the Midwest region of Brazil, approximately 500 specimens of the genus were collected. Some of these specimens presented similarities to M. irwinii. However, after careful morphological analyses, associated with genetic evidence, we propose here Manihot pulchrifolius as a new species. The new species is described, illustrated, and compared to M. irwinii, its most similar species. Furthermore, geographic distribution, conservation status, and period of flowering and fruiting of the novel species are also provided.
Keywords: Endemism, Manihoteae, mountainous areas, speciation, taxonomy
|Figure 2. Manihot pulchrifolius. A Habit; note the plant growing between rocky crevices B Habit; detail of the waxy stem C Portion of the stem showing inflorescences in clusters at the dichotomy of the branches D Adult panicle
Figure 2. Manihot pulchrifolius. A Habit; note the plant growing between rocky crevices B Habit; detail of the waxy stem C Portion of the stem showing inflorescences in clusters at the dichotomy of the branches D Adult panicle E Portion of the panicle showing the staminate buds and flowers with vinaceous calyx and yellow margins F Staminate flowers G Pistillate flowers H Mature fruits; note the violet wings.
Manihot pulchrifolius M.J.Silva, sp. nov.
Type: BRAZIL. Goiás: Mossâmedes, Serra Dourada State Park, near Pedra Goiana, Cerrado rupestre, on rocky crevices, 988 m, 21/XI/2014, fl., M. J. Silva & A. A. Alonso 6232 (holotype: UFG; isotypes: NY, F, K, UB).
Diagnosis: Shrubs up to 2.5 m tall, erect, glabrous; young branches and young leaves reddish to purplish, green-vinaceous to violet; adult leaves 5-lobed at the plant base, 3-lobed along the stem, or rarely unlobed near inflorescence; long racemes or panicles (up to 27 cm long), erect to pendent, axes reddish to purplish; calyx of staminate flowers reddish or purplish with yellow margins, filaments pubescent; bracts and bracteoles of flowers of both sexes reddish to purplish; fruits dark green with violet to purplish wings.
Distribution and Ecology: Manihot pulchrifolius is endemic to the state of Goiás, where it was found growing in Serra Dourada (Figure 3), one of the most beautiful and preserved mountainous areas in the state. This mountain range encompasses the Serra Dourada State Park, an area of over 30,000 hectares protected by law since 1965. The species grows in Cerrado sensu stricto, on rocky outcrops, rocky slopes, and Cerrado rupestre, in clayey, clayey-stony, and sandy soils, or even on rocky crevices, between 900 m and 1,000 m.
Phenology: The species has been collected with flowers and fruits from November to July. However, the flowers are more usual from January to March, whereas the fruits are more abundant from April to July.
Etymology: The specific epithet "pulchrifolius" alludes to the beautiful foliage of the species, especially in the leaf flushing stage, when the leaves are reddish or purplish to green-vinaceous to violet.
Marcos José da Silva, Thannya Nascimento Soares and Patrícia Rasteiro Ordiale Oliveira. 2017. Morphological Characteristics and Genetic Evidence Reveals A New Species of Manihot (Euphorbiaceae, Crotonoideae) from Goiás, Brazil. PhytoKeys. 77; 99-111. DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.77.11738


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High quality digital print on acid free smooth art paper of an original artwork by Emmaline Bailey.
Completed original November 2017
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Case Study : European Space Agency - Designing a new Program Structure
The International Space Station (ISS) Exploitation Program has a multibillion euro budget to operate the space station. ESA asked Pcubed to help them define an appropriate approach to implementing the program.
The result was a governance structure that gave ESA the right level of control, and was designed to adapt to changing needs. Pcubed then provided detailed processes to manage the program, and took an active part in running them.
The solution provided a means of control and the ability to balance risk and ensure the effective operation of the ISS in a pragmatic way. ESA were able to manage the program within the constraints of a set budget.
Helps you to implement the organization, function and processes to manage and control your programs.
Pcubed Program Governance and Control helps your business steer programs towards successful delivery through establishing effective program management structures. Control is gained by using methods and tools that allow management to monitor and direct progress, identify and reduce threats, and respond to changes and problems. Crucially, the right governance structure will support the robust flow of program information that is critical to success.
- Governance- Pcubed will help you to build the right levels of management into the program and tie it into the business. This governance must also adapt to changes in the program and its environment, which will inevitably happen in a long, complex undertaking.
- Control- applied using a tried and trusted set of processes to steer the program itself, and guide and communicate with its portfolio of projects. These processes are managed through individuals, boards and functional teams, who are given clear and unambiguous remits and levels of authority.
Every program needs a centre of expertise to set up and run these processes - a Program Management Office is often deployed for this purpose.
Pcubed Governance and Control makes the difference between a successful program and one that can veer off course, lose sight of its objectives, and fail to bring the benefits intended. Strong governance builds genuine involvement with the business and stakeholders and ensures that its purpose and outcomes match their needs.
Effective management reporting means that the right information is consistently available in a commonly-understood format at the right time, bringing confidence in the business that it can base decisions on solid foundations.
Programs are complex and include multiple projects. It is essential to control them so that they deliver the right, high-quality products at the right time. The flow of current information to the management of the program allows it to respond quickly to the changing needs of the business, and to problems and risks that arise.
The right governance structure makes the program an integral part of the business, moving it to a new state by employing expert skills and resources within a clear framework that all can understand. Control ensures that this major investment is effectively channeled to produce the expected benefits.
Pcubed will help you maximize Return on Investment - well governed programs deliver strategic aims while maximizing benefits and reducing risk.
Implementation of or change to the governance of a program requires knowledge of what structure will best serve the Program. Pcubed's experience, gained in public and private sector programs worldwide, provides a reasoned and objective view of the program whether it is starting up, facing major change, or hitting problems - the solution is tailored to the circumstances.
Each engagement is different, but there are certain products that we would normally expect to deliver when implementing Pcubed Program Governance and Control. These include, in a typical implementation sequence -
- An analysis of the program, and the capacity of the business to manage it.
- Clearly described processes that provide the necessary controls - project appraisal, planning, change control, risk management, procurement, resource management and benefits realization (ensuring that the program delivers the positive outcomes that it is designed for) are key examples.
- Processes and procedures, usually built around genuinely informative program-level reporting, without which effective management is not possible.
- An appropriate schedule of meetings and events, each backed up with clear terms of reference and clarification of roles and responsibilities.
- The program plan, encompassing the definition of the program and the running of the program itself, not merely a set of project schedules.
- A Program Management Office (PMO) to establish and run the processes.
Pcubed Program Governance and Control will help you establish a sound, flexible framework within which to manage your program, and the means to control it. You will have access to Pcubed's world-wide knowledge of the full program life-cycle, best practice, and experience of what really works.


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Zomo also offers a wide range of accessories for the MC-1000 midi controller: The Zomo Pro Mount Kit PMK-1 is a stand fitting, which delivers a perfect combination setup of mixer and controller. Any 12-inch mixer like the Pioneer DJM-800 will merge perfectly with the Zomo MC-1000 offering the ultimate DJ Control Center whilst saving valuable space in the DJ booth. The professional PMK-1 stand is also extremely stable and is built to a very high quality standard.
The practical PMK-1 mounting bracket allows for convenient and easy operation of the MC-1000 midi controller. Using eight mounting screws (included), the PMK-1 Pro Mount Kit is quick and easy to set up. The Pro Mount Kit Zomo increases the height of the midi controller and positions it right in front of the mixer, blending perfectly with the mixer's control surface (e.g. DJM -800) allowing users to create the ultimate DJ performance. The space under the Midi controller offers convenient, hidden routing for the cables etc.
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This is a journal of my experiences as a photographer. Sometimes its funny, and sometimes its sad, but it is always honest!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Deep Thoughts
I have been taking great strides with my photography lately, really trying to absorb knowledge and tricks and tips and doing what I can to increase my skills. There is so much out there that I didn't know! Well, I still dont' know most of it, but I'm getting there. I came to the realization that I don't think outside the box very well...I used to think I was a creative person, but I am realizing my gift isn't so much in creativity, but ingenuity. Not a bad thing....I'm like the McGuyver of the photography world! Well, maybe not...haha! Anyways, I have been trying to become more creative and think in a way that hasn't been done a million times already. How can I create interesting and unique images? I see all these stunning pictures, but I can't figure out how they did it? My husband said something interesting to me....he expressed his disappointment in photography and that these days, with photoshop etc, what you see in a photo isn't even real. He went on about how in the "olden days", you took a picture, and what you saw was real. Now, you don't know what is real, and he doesn't like it much! I had an epiphany. I was struggling with how to create these stunning images with a "snapshot" approach, but it couldn't be done, and I realized that I had to start thinking in layers (thank you, Photoshop!) OK, so how can I layer different images to create something spectacular? Well, I don't know, but I am going to find out! And I thank my hubby for his mini-rant, because it freed my mind up from its snapshottish trap! See ya later, off to play with photoshop!
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In the present day world, attracting the target market is very difficult. One of the reasons why this difficulty happens is that there are numerous companies with high budgets. These competitors can allocate high amount of cash for their marketing department, who are designated with creating strategies of attracting customers.
Luckily, an excellent marketing effort doesn't necessarily require a big budget; there are specific ideas to make you visible in the market. There are some inexpensive yet effective ways through which one can do this. In this article, we will be talking about one excellent way of marketing your brand even if you are in a tight budget – internet marketing.
Internet Marketing, likewise referred to as website marketing, or simply web marketing, is without a doubt expected to eclipse classified ads as the second-largest promotional channel across the world. It's currently next to television video commercials. For this reason, both small and large marketers throughout the world have begun developing their web promotion because of the advantages they can bring.
Technology provides modified techniques on how you can perform business. The Internet has evolved the way we have expected, how we search for information and how purchase sales and services. With the help of an expert SEO Perth service provider like Perth SEO Company, you can use the methods below for your web marketing purposes:
Creating and Publishing Articles to Niche Blogs
Nowadays, almost everyone is a part of blogging; most of the people post on their blogs or avidly read blogs. Hence, the best thing would be to publish your articles in famous blogs. Most blog sites are free but some of them will ask you to pay at a small amount to the owner of the blog for getting published. Of course, you always have to include a backlink pointing to your business website.
LinkedIn Group
LinkedIn is arguably the biggest professional networking site nowadays; LinkedIn groups form a very important factor in the internet world when we talk of professional area. By simply creating a group, this will give a new status to your product.
Publish E-Books
Unlike traditional book publishing, e-book publishing is not highly expensive. You can express and publicise your idea using e-book at a low-cost and many websites will publish it but they take part from the sales money. You can provide links to your site which will be very helpful for the readers in turn which will increase your business. For sure, many will click the link to get more information about your website once they have read the e-book.
YouTube Marketing
Using a home camera is enough to shoot your video and uploading it is enough to boost your sales and business. Today, YouTube is one of the most powerful platforms for marketing. Everyone from local businesses to giant production companies are all using this to create a buzz before introducing their product in the market. You can create a video where you can explain about your product of business, show them samples and share your views.
In the present day, online marketing has begun to change into a much wider combination of elements and organisations are able to use this type of marketing approach to skyrocket revenues.
You may also read our article about video production.


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Directory listings are private by default, and may only be shared with other church members if the person decides to share the listing ("opt in"). Users with higher rights levels, such as deacons and pastoral staff, may view private listings regardless of the privacy setting. Also, group leaders such as Sunday School teachers may view private listings.
To change the privacy setting, click the Edit Person link in the Directory window. To turn off privacy and share the listing, check the "Publish Listing" check box. To turn on privacy and prevent other church members from viewing the listing, uncheck the "Publish Listing" check box.
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Free can't be beat…give these previews a try and let us know how you like them. Apart from the sizzling broadband speeds, startlingly clear TV images and high-quality voice service FiOS provides, it also offers a lot of value to our customers.
One form of that is in the FiOS On Demand free marathons and other free previews delivered over the TV service. With August, there are three tantalizing previews you'll want to check out.
Verizon is the exclusive home for Cinémoi, a 24-hour network featuring curated films from around the world and high couture festivals which may be new to the U.S. audience. It will be on preview through Aug. 6. While not a premium channel, Cinémoi is only available in FiOS TV Extreme and Ultimate HD packages and as an add-on to the FiOS Select HD service. It is located at channel 236 (SD) and will also be free in the FiOS On Demand platform during the preview.
The Karaoke Channel
During the preview period (Aug. 1-31), customers can choose from over 600 popular songs from genres including classic rock, country and current hits. The Karaoke Channel can be found in the FiOS On Demand folders.
MLS Direct Kick
MLS Direct Kick is a subscription sports package that allows customers to follow their favorite teams regardless of city. It provides access to up to 233 regular season games and select playoff games – typically five to six games per weekend.
For the free preview period (Aug. 1-8), MLS Direct Kick will only be available on SD channels 1490 – 1499.
Free can't be beat…give these previews a try and let us know how you like them.


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Jim MacMillan is an independent multimedia journalist and educator in Philadelphia. He was a Knight-Wallace Fellow at Michigan, an Ochberg Fellow with the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, has led journalism courses at numerous colleges and universities and is presently the Assistant Director of the Center for Public Interest Journalism. Previously, he was the senior photographer at the Philadelphia Daily News and member of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photo staff in Iraq. http://jimmacmillan.com/
Joseph Kaczmarek is an independent photojournalist based in his hometown of Philadelphia. Kaczmarek has been honored with a Keystone Press Award as the Distinguished Visual Journalist by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. His work has been featured in the pages of the New York Times, the Washington Post, Time Magazine, USA Today, as well as countless other magazines, newspapers and websites worldwide. http://www.joekaczmarek.com/
Tara Murtha is senior writer and a columnist at Philadelphia Weekly, where she focuses on long-form features on news, crime, policy and social justice issues with particular interest in violence, reproductive rights and Old Weird Philadelphia. In 2012 and 2011, Murtha was honored with the Keystone Press Award for first place Distinguished Writer by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, awarded to one weekly reporter in the state each year. http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/
Tom Kelly IV is a multimedia specialist at a suburban Philadelphia daily newspaper, is based in Montgomery County and covers the entire region when news breaks. Kelly has received dozens of local, state, and national photo awards over the past 10 years. He covered the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and the Amish schoolhouse shooting in Pennsylvania in 2006. His work has been published in newspapers and magazines as far away as Newsweek Magazine in Japan. http://www.tomkellyiv.com
Dominique "Peak" Johnson is a native of North Philadelphia, a graduate from The Community College of Philadelphia and is currently studying journalism at Temple University. Johnson's writing career began in 2002 when he and others developed a teen community newspaper known as The North Philly Metropolis, a publication of the nonprofit organization Project HOME. After serving as editor of the teen produced newspaper for six years, Johnson has since written for various publications, both print and online. Currently Johnson writes for The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peak-johnson
Aaron J. Moser was a senior producer for War News Radio at Swarthmore College, where he focused on psychology, Spanish, and Latin American studies. Moser covered stories on Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and served as the intern and liaison between WNR and the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility at Swarthmore. Moser and his WNR colleagues were honored with a Mark of Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. http://warnewsradio.org/
Megan Gallagher is a senior philosophy major with a concentration in peace, justice and human rights at Haverford College. Gallagher covers stories on victims and events and worked with violence prevention organizations in Philadelphia and Camden, N.J. Gallagher is interested in the idea of mercy and forgiveness in relation to violence prevention and is currently working on her thesis regarding the appropriate role of the victim in the American criminal justice system.
Nidaa Husain is a South African photojournalist who came to Philadelphia to report for GunCrisis.org in the summer of 2013, spending time with some of the city's leading gun violence reduction groups, meeting survivors and those bereaved, and working together to share their stories. Husain is a 2012 graduate of the Market Photo Workshop, a photography training school in Johannesburg, and visited on a fellowship from Temple University's School of Media and Communication. http://www.nidaa-spiritphoto.com/
* Several supporters have been contributing their efforts to GunCrisis.org from behind the scenes and we expect formal staff expansion to continue.


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Beauty Gurus comprises and offers the very best in expertise and experience.
All of our surgeons and anaesthetists have been trained in the UK and are Consultants in their respective disciplines in the NHS.
Each and everyone of Beauty Gurus' surgeons are members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and / or the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS); and are listed on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register for plastic surgery with a UK certificate of training (CCT) in plastic surgery and a specialty fellowship in Plastic Surgery FRCS.
Beauty Gurus surgeons have undergone additional speciality cosmetic surgery training and are continuously enhancing and developing their skills attending specialist plastic surgery conferences as well as being teachers in their own right.
Many of the Beauty Gurus surgeons also specialise in particular fields of cosmetic and plastic surgery – giving you the confidence that you will have the right surgeon for you – no matter which procedure you are looking for whether it be breast, facial or body shaping.
Mr Vik Vijh
Consultant Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Mr Vik Vijh, plastic surgeon to the stars, specialises in and performs cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. Mr Vijh is Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Clinical Lead at the NHS Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Birmingham covering the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands region including Herefordshire. Vik Vijh is often considered as one of the best plastic surgeons in the World.
Mr Vijh is also the Managing Director for The Beauty Gurus and Editor in Chief of thebodybible.org. His previous private surgery positions include being Managing Director of Cosmetic Surgery for a group of 42 UK private hospitals as well as Managing Director of the West Midlands Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship.
In his private practice, Mr Vijh serves his "local" communities of Birmingham, Hereford, Worcester and Malvern as well as welcoming patients from all over the UK including London.
He frequently features on national and regional TV news and is a regular on a host of radio shows as his expertise and opinion is much sought after by the media and of course, patients alike.
"10 Years Younger"; "Extreme Makeover"; "You Are What You Eat"; "How Long Have You Got"; "Pineapple Studios" and "Extreme Male Beauty" are some of the TV programmes he has featured in and he is presently filming a new TV show set to air in Autumn 2012. He is also asked to write for many journals and magazines and has also feature written for a national newspaper.
Mr Vijh received his training in London and passed the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) examination in 1988. After a formal training programme in general surgery, he achieved the distinction of becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of both England and Edinburgh in 1992.
Mr Vijh began his career in plastic surgery with a two-and-a-half-year period of research into wound healing and scar management. Following this, he worked as a plastic surgeon throughout London NHS hospitals as part of a formal and intensive training programme. This programme was interrupted for six months when Mr Vijh undertook a formal cosmetic surgery Fellowship to enhance and augment his skills, and complete his training as a reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgeon. This culminated in his induction as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery in September 2002.
Mr Vik Vijh was appointed to the position of Consultant Plastic Surgeon in the National Health Service (NHS) in 2002. He then went on a six-month travelling Fellowship and visited some of the most accomplished plastic surgeons around the world to enahance and fine-tune his surgical skills even further.
In his current NHS position as Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Clinical Lead at the University Hospital of Birmingham, Mr Vijh specialises in breast surgery including reconstructive breast surgery, as well as skin cancer surgery and general plastic surgery. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the Centre for Defence Medicine and Mr Vijh looks after the soldiers who have been injured in conflicts around the world.
In addition, Mr Vijh is heavily involved in the training of reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons and lectures at international meetings on the subject of cosmetic surgery.
All aspects of Cosmetic Surgery. Skin Cancer, Breast Reconstruction.
Professional memberships:
MBBS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Plast)
NHS Hospital:
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Birmingham
Mr Darren Lewis
Consultant Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Mr Darren Lewis is a fully accredited NHS Consultant Plastic Surgeon and is listed on the General Medical Council's specialist register for plastic surgery.
He is widely experienced in all aspects of general plastic surgery procedures, especially in breast surgery, reconstructive surgery, burn care, general skin surgery including skin cancers, and body contouring after massive weight loss. He is a member of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
In his private practice, Mr Lewis covers the region of the West Midlands especially Worcester, Wolverhampton, Solihull and Birmingham where he specialises in body contouring surgery, cosmetic breast surgery, skin lesion removal(including skin cancers) and scar revision.
Mr Lewis began his surgical career in Stoke-on-Trent before moving to Newcastle upon Tyne to complete his Higher Surgical Training in Plastic Surgery, obtaining the FRCS fellowship qualification in surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. During his time at Newcastle, Mr Lewis developed a sub-specialist interest in Burn Care and began his research into ways of improving outcomes for burns victims. This culminated in a post-graduate Fellowship at the prestigious Western Australia Burns Service. His current research interests include tissue engineering, cell culture technology and looking at ways of improving scarring outcomes.
Mr Lewis is actively involved in training plastic surgery registrars and examines on the West Midlands Advanced Plastic Surgery Course. He is also a Module Director on the Warwick University MSc Health Sciences (Plastic Surgery) degree programme.
Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Body Contouring (including post Massive Weight Loss). Dermal Fillers and Wrinkle Relaxing Injections, Skin Cancer, Burns Reconstruction and Scar Management.
Professional memberships:
BMedSci, BM, BS, FRCSEd(Plast)
NHS Hospitals:
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Birmingham
Birmingham Children's Hospital
New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton


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If you don't know your vehicle make and model, a quick look at the back of your vehicle may be all you need to do. Many vehicle manufacturers display make and model emblems on the back side of the vehicle.
If you are still having trouble locating your year, make, model or engine size, your vehicle identification number can be a quick and easy way to find the right K&N parts for your vehicle.
Your vehicle identification number is very easy to find. It is printed on a tag located on the driver's side dashboard of your vehicle and can be read from the outside looking through the windshield. The VIN is also located on a tag inside the driver's door jam or on the door itself. It is also listed on your vehicle registration certificate.
Now that you have your vehicle information, finding the right part is easy. Simply select your year, make, model and engine size from K&N's application search or enter your VIN using K&N's part search by VIN to find K&N air filters, intakes or other performance products that fit your vehicle.


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Stemilt Growers in Wenatchee, WA, was recently named to Washington state's Green 50 list for its excellence in sustainability and social responsibility through the Responsible Choice program. Seattle Business magazine announced the winners of the 2011 Green Washington Awards and which companies made the Green 50 list during a Sept. 21 award ceremony in Seattle
This marks the fourth time Stemilt has been recognized by the publication for its sustainability efforts. It was named the greenest agriculture company in Washington back in 2008. Stemilt joins companies like Alaska Airlines, Starbucks and Weyerhaeuser on this year's Green 50 list.
According to Stemilt Marketing Director Roger Pepperl, making the Green 50 list is a testament to the commitment of an entire organization to find ways to operate more efficiently and in a sustainable manner.
"Our founder, Tom Mathison, started the Responsible Choice program back in 1989. He believed strongly that, as farmers, it was our duty to protect the land in order to make agriculture a sustainable business for future generations. The passion he held for the environment lives on today in his son and grandsons, as well as the entire Stemilt family. It is a great honor to be on the Green 50 list and join the ranks of great Northwest companies," Mr. Pepperl said.
Kyle Mathison, Tom's son and a fourth-generation cherry grower, has contributed a great deal to Stemilt's leadership in sustainability. He started a compost farm on Stemilt Hill back in 2005 in order to regenerate green waste from Stemilt packing facilities and orchards into a nutrient-rich fertilizer, which now feeds over 1,000 acres of apple, pear, and cherry trees. Mr. Mathison was also responsible for opening the Stemilt Organic Recycling Center in Wenatchee, which provides local businesses and community members with a low-cost option to dispose of their green waste, such as grass clippings and tree branches. The green waste that is collected at SORC is taken to Stemilt Hill to be made into World Famous Compost.
"We're growing World Famous Fruit and so our compost must be world famous as well," said Mr. Mathison. "By using compost for fertilizer, we're producing fruit with higher sugar levels and deeper flavors, both of which enhance the overall eating experience for consumers."
In addition to composting, Stemilt has focused on Responsible Choice initiatives that conserve energy and water. Recycling is also a feature throughout the company. Stemilt has a unique program with its local fiber-tray manufacture that allows the company to regenerate its recycled paper and newsprint into fiber trays for packing fruit. Stemilt is able to produce 78 percent of its annual needs for fiber trays with its own recycled paper.
"When it comes to sustainability, even subtle changes like our paper-recycling program can make a big impact, both economically and environmentally," said Mr. Pepperl.
Social responsibility is another area of focus for Responsible Choice. Stemilt offers health benefits to all full-time employees and opened an employee health clinic at its Olds Station facility in March 2010 through a partnership with ANOVAWorks. The free clinic service allows employees to receive medical advice from qualified health professionals at their convenience.
"The health clinic has been a real positive at Stemilt," said Mr. Pepperl. "We've expanded hours and are now open five days a week versus three when it first opened. It's a great way to provide employees with quality care that is easily accessible."


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- Improve memory, focus and cognition
- Slow brain atrophy, the onset of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders
LuciPlex contains three patented ingredients: BCM-95®, Sharp-PS® GOLD and SelenoExcell®. There is a significant body of clinical data that links these ingredients to multiple health benefits, many specific to brain health. These ingredients can be found in separate products, but LuciPlex is the only product that contains all three of them together.
In addition, LuciPlex also contains a proprietary blend of Folic Acid, Vitamin B6 and B12, based on the well-publicized "VITACOG Study". This blend was designed to specifically address brain shrinkage.
Ingredients include: BCM-95® (Curcuma longa extract), Sharp-PS® Gold (phosphatidylserine-DHA compound), SelenoExcell® (high selenium yeast), Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Iodine, Zinc, Chromium, Molybdenum, Boron, Nickel, Silicon, Tin and Vanadium
LuciPlex is a dietary supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any disease.


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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Thankful Thursday!
I've had a good day today and this is always a much easier post when the day has been good.
I'm Thankful....
...that I am lucky enough to have a pair of wireless headphones and I'm thankful that I remembered to bring them in a charge them tonight so they will be ready for me tomorrow in all their wireless glory. (Make fun if you want but I am thankful for them)
...for overnight rain. I will gladly sleep to this.
....for a good interview today. Hopefully some good things will come out of this.
....new tight pants. I LOVE TIGHT PANTS!!!
....for a great run tonight. I have had some good workouts lately but this was by far the best one I have had in a while!!!
...for group text messaging. Sometimes texting one person can only be made better when you add someone else to the mix. I had 2 sisters in one text tonight and I was laughing so hard.
...that football season is back. I have missed you very much!
....for remembering to take out my garbage tonight. I have forgotten 2 weeks in a row and its really starting to pile up.
...that everything I need at this exact moment is within arms reach. Im really starting to get sore!
1 comment:
- Cami said...
Praying for your interview!!! I hope it goes great :)
Thank you for linking up to Thankful Thursday with me at First Day of My Life! :) ox
- September 6, 2012 at 9:55 PM
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Michelangelo's Ghost by Gigi Pandian
Michelangelo's Ghost (Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery #4) by Gigi Pandian EPUB
A lost work of art linking India to the Italian Renaissance. A killer hiding behind a centuries-old ghost story. And a hidden treasure in Italy's macabre sculpture garden known as the Park of Monsters…
Filled with the unexpected twists, vivid historical details, and cross-cultural connections Pandian is known for, Michelangelo's Ghost is the most fast-paced and spellbinding Jaya Jones novel to date.
When Jaya's old professor dies under eerie circumstances shortly after discovering manuscripts that point to a treasure in Italy's Park of Monsters, Jaya and her brother pick up the trail.
From San Francisco to the heart of Italy, Jaya is haunted by a ghost story inexorably linked to the masterpieces of a long-dead artist and the deeds of a modern-day murderer. Untrustworthy colleagues, disappearing boyfriends, and old enemies—who can Jaya trust when the ghost wails?