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[color=#000000]Relations between North Yemen and South Yemen grew increasingly conciliatory after 1980. Border wars between the two countries in 1972 and 1979 both had ended surprisingly with agreements for Yemeni unification, though in each case the agreement was quickly shelved. During the 1980s the two countries cooperated increasingly in economic and administrative matters. In December 1989 their respective leaders met and prepared a final unification agreement. On May 22, 1990, North and South Yemen officially merged to become the Republic of Yemen. Ali Abdullah Saleh, then leader of North Yemen, became president of unified Yemen, while Ali Salem al-Beidh and Haydar Bakr al-Attas of South Yemen became vice president and prime minister, respectively. Sanaa was declared the political capital of the Republic of Yemen, and Aden the economic capital. By the summer of 1990 more than 30 new political parties had formed in Yemen. Rising oil revenues and financial assistance from many foreign countries, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, brought hope that Yemen could begin to strengthen and expand its economy.
Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and the events that followed in the Persian Gulf took a serious toll on Yemen's economy and newfound political stability. Yemen's critical response to the presence of foreign military forces massed in Saudi Arabia led the Saudi government to expel 850,000 Yemeni workers; the return of the workers and the loss of remittance payments produced widespread unemployment and economic upheaval, which led in turn to domestic political unrest. Bomb attacks, political killings, and violent demonstrations occurred throughout 1991 and 1992, and in December 1992 a rise in consumer prices precipitated riots in several of Yemen's major cities. Concern arose that declining economic and social conditions would give rise to Islamic fundamentalist activities in Yemen. Political turmoil forced the government to postpone general elections, which were finally held on April 27, 1993, completing the Yemeni unification process begun three years earlier. The General People's Congress (GPC), the former ruling party in North Yemen, won 121 seats in parliament; the Yemen Socialist party (YSP), the former ruling party of South Yemen, won 56 seats; a new Islamic coalition party, al-Islah, won 62 seats; and the remaining 62 seats were won by minor parties and independents. The president and prime minister remained in office after the election, and the three major parties formed a legislative coalition.
Civil War and its Aftermath
The successful elections quickly gave way to political turmoil. In August 1993 Vice President al-Beidh withdrew from Sanaa to Aden and ceased to participate in the political process. This followed his visit to the United States, where he had held talks with Vice President Al Gore, apparently without the consent of President Saleh. From his base at Aden, al-Beidh issued a list of conditions for his return to Sanaa; the conditions centered on the security of the YSP, which, according to the vice president, had been subject to northern-instigated political violence since unification. al-Beidh also protested what he considered the increasing economic marginalization of the south.
The deadlock persisted into the later months of 1993, despite extensive mediation efforts by representatives from several foreign governments. In January 1994 Yemen's principal political parties initialed a Document of Pledge and Agreement, designed to end the six-month feud between Yemen's president and vice president; the document called for a thorough review of the constitution and the country's economic programs and goals. The document was signed by the two leaders in February, but military clashes occurred almost immediately thereafter. In April Oman and Jordan halted mediation efforts aimed at getting the two sides to adhere to their peace agreement. Later that month, heavy fighting broke out between northern and southern forces at 'Amran, north of Sanaa; the fighting signaled the disintegration of the Yemeni union.
Yemen exploded into full-scale civil war in early May. Both sides carried out missile attacks in and around Sanaa and Aden. On May 21 al-Beidh announced the secession of the South from the Republic of Yemen and the formation of a new southern state, the Democratic Republic of Yemen (DRY). The DRY assembled a political structure similar to that of unified Yemen, and al-Beidh was elected president by a five-member Presidential Council. Meanwhile, Saleh dismissed a number of YSP party members from Yemen's government in an attempt to remove the influence of al-Beidh.
Fighting continued throughout June, much of it centered around the port cities of Aden and Al Mukalla. Both sides launched attacks on oil installations, and a great deal of infrastructure was damaged or destroyed. Following the failure of a Russian cease-fire agreement, Saleh's northern forces launched a final drive on Aden and Al Mukalla in early July, ultimately defeating the DRY army. By mid-July all of the former South Yemen was under Saleh's control.
After the collapse of the DRY, Saleh's government was faced with the task of rebuilding Yemen's economy and government. The infrastructure in and around Aden had sustained the most damage, from water systems to oil refineries and communications centers. In July more than 100 cases of cholera were diagnosed in Aden, due in part to water shortages in the city.
In September 1994 the Yemeni legislature approved a number of major reforms to the country's 1990 unification constitution. Saleh was formally reelected president on October 1, and he appointed Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi as his new vice president. In an attempt to revive the country's economy, Yemeni leaders made efforts to devise and implement an economic austerity program called for by several international economic agencies; this was achieved with a great deal of difficulty in the spring of 1995.
In February 1995 the governments of Yemen and Saudi Arabia agreed to negotiate a settlement to their long-standing dispute over their shared border. The agreement defused a potentially explosive situation, as Yemen and Saudi Arabia had skirmished in the region only a few months before. As of May 1996 negotiations continued but the two sides had not agreed on a formal border.
In December 1995 Eritrea, which lies across the Red Sea from Yemen, seized Hanish al Kabir (Greater Hanish Island), strategically located at the mouth of the Red Sea, from Yemeni troops stationed there. At least 12 people were killed in the fighting. Both Yemen and recently independent Eritrea claim the Hanish Islands; Yemeni plans for a resort on Hanish al Kabir reportedly sparked the attack. By May 1996 the two countries had reached a truce and agreed to submit the question of sovereignty over the islands to arbitration.
Government :Before unification, North Yemen was governed by a benign authoritarian regime dominated by the military, and South Yemen functioned as a centralized socialist party-state. Politics opened up with the creation of the Republic of Yemen in 1990, and the number of freely functioning parties, lobbying groups, and communications outlets multiplied. During a 30-month transition period, the unification regime was based on equal power sharing between the General People's Congress (GPC) and the Yemeni Socialist party (YSP), the former ruling parties of North Yemen and South Yemen, respectively. An open, hotly contested national election in April 1993 marked the end of the transition period and yielded a coalition government consisting of the GPC, the YSP, and the conservative Islamic Reform Grouping (al-Islah), with the GPC holding nearly a majority of the cabinet posts. The 1993 election was the first multiparty election on the Arabian Peninsula, and the first in which women could vote; the vast majority of Yemenis participated.
The constitution adopted in 1990, which was similar to North Yemen's 1970 constitution, provided for a 301-member elected legislature, called the Council of Deputies. In addition to its legislative tasks, the council would select a five-member Presidential Council and vote on the composition and program of the cabinet. The Presidential Council would choose from its membership a president and vice president, and also nominate the prime minister. The members of the Council of Deputies would be selected for five-year terms, as would the president and vice president. In September 1994, at the end of the country's civil war, the Council of Deputies voted to adopt major reforms to the unification constitution. The amended constitution declares Islamic Sharia (basic law) as the basis of all legislation and describes the economy as market-based. The reforms also abolished the five-member Presidential Council, and stipulated that the presidency be decided by universal suffrage, with no one permitted to hold office for more than two terms.
[color:4f07=#000000:4f07]Since 1990 the president has been Ali Abdullah Saleh, the former leader of North Yemen; Saleh was most recently reelected in 1994, following Yemen's short civil war. At the end of Saleh's five-year term in office in 1999, the president will be directly elected according to the terms of the amended constitution. From 1990 to May 1994, Ali Salem al-Beidh, the former top leader of South Yemen, was the vice president of unified Yemen. Following the civil war, in which al-Beidh led the losing secessionist forces, Saleh replaced him with Major-General Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi. Saleh also appointed a new cabinet comprised of members of the GPC and al-Islah parties to replace the three-party coalition formed in 1993 that had included the YSP.
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Manafi Rasi, A., Kazemian, G., Omidian, M., Nemati, A. (2013). Syndesmotic Malreduction after Ankle ORIF; Is Radiography Sufficient?.
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
, 1(2), 98-102. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2013.2082
Alireza Manafi Rasi; Gholamhossein Kazemian; Mohamad M Omidian; Ali Nemati. "Syndesmotic Malreduction after Ankle ORIF; Is Radiography Sufficient?".
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
, 1, 2, 2013, 98-102. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2013.2082
Manafi Rasi, A., Kazemian, G., Omidian, M., Nemati, A. (2013). 'Syndesmotic Malreduction after Ankle ORIF; Is Radiography Sufficient?',
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
, 1(2), pp. 98-102. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2013.2082
Manafi Rasi, A., Kazemian, G., Omidian, M., Nemati, A. Syndesmotic Malreduction after Ankle ORIF; Is Radiography Sufficient?.
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
, 2013; 1(2): 98-102. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2013.2082
Syndesmotic Malreduction after Ankle ORIF; Is Radiography Sufficient?
Article 14
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, December 2013
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Document Type: RESEARCH PAPER
Alireza Manafi Rasi
Gholamhossein Kazemian
Mohamad M Omidian
Ali Nemati
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Imam Hossein Hospital Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Imam Hossein Hospital Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran
Ankle fractures, especially those resulting from external rotation mechanisms are associated with injury to
the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. Some authors have recommended performing CT scanning after open ankle surgery to evaluate the reduction of syndesmosis. In this current study, we aimed to investigate the sensitivity of plain radiography in diagnosing syndesmosis malreduction after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in patients with ankle fractures.
Thirty patients with ankle fractures participated in this prospective study. ORIFs were performed with respect to all of the technical guidelines shown in orthopedic literature for exact syndesmosis reduction, such as fibular length and proper settings. In the operating room, plain radiography was performed in anteroposterior, mortise and lateral views to assess whether syndesmosis was malreduced. If malreduction was detected, the patient was revised. As the gold standard, patients underwent postoperative bilateral CT scanning to investigate the syndesmosis reduction which was then compared to the healthy side. Finally, the sensitivity of plain radiography in the diagnosis of syndesmosis malreduction was determined by comparing this method to CT scanning.
In both of the methods we did not find any patient with syndesmosis malreduction. Hence, the sensitivity of plain
radiography was determined 100%.
Based on our findings, there is no need to perform CT scanning to evaluate syndesmosis reduction after ankle ORIF in patients with ankle fractures. Plain radiography is sufficient and has satisfactory sensitivity in these patients.
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The economic calendar, however, will be nearly empty with only the Richmond Fed's regional manufacturing survey set for release.
Top news
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- Beth Kozel, M.D., Ph.D. Research
As a matrix biologist, vascular biologist, and geneticist, Dr. Kozel seeks to better understand the factors that influence vascular disease severity in patients with rare connective tissue disorders. The majority of Dr. Kozel's work is focused on the study of two elastin insufficiency-related diseases: the neurodevelopmental condition known as Williams syndrome (WS) and isolated supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS), a narrowing of the aorta, the vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
As its name implies, elastin is an elastic protein — it helps blood vessels as well as other tissues in the body stretch and recoil. Individuals with WS are missing one copy of 26 to 28 genes, including the elastin gene — usually there are two copies of each of these genes. Those with SVAS have genetic mutations affecting only elastin. With only one good copy of the elastin gene, persons with WS and SVAS make inadequate quantities of elastin, which predisposes them to stiff blood vessels that are prone to stenosis (or vessel narrowing), restricting blood flow. However, some patients with WS (up to 20 percent) have no appreciable vascular abnormalities. Approximately 30 percent of affected patients have severe WS disease requiring surgical intervention to correct areas of stenosis and other abnormalities. Patients in the middle of these two extremes of WS have moderate vascular problems.
The variability of the clinical signs of WS suggests that other genes work with the elastin gene in determining disease severity. To investigate this further, Dr. Kozel used a genetic screening technology known as quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping to identify regions of the mouse genome where genetic variation correlates to stenosis and hypertension severity. By looking under the "QTL peaks" in the data, she is identifying genes and pathways that, when combined with elastin insufficiency, change the severity of vascular disease outcome. Work to date has identified a role for a certain class of enzymes called oxidases as well as inflammatory cells in magnifying the elastin insufficiency clinical signs. Understanding these modifiers will allow the identification and study of new non-surgical treatments for diseases of elastin insufficiency. Several candidate drugs impacting ion channel function are currently under investigation in mouse models.
In addition to genetic traits, Dr. Kozel's laboratory investigates the role of epidemiological factors and environmental influences on WS and SVAS disease severity. Her research group maintains a secure database that contains medical and genetic information from patients who have agreed to participate in her research, allowing investigation of how different aspects of these diseases interact. (For example, in addition to vascular concerns, individuals with WS might also have endocrine abnormalities, slower growth and development, and specific neurodevelopmental differences.) Dr. Kozel's group collaborates with other groups whose work focuses on other aspects of WS and SVAS.
In her NHLBI/Clinical Center research, Dr. Kozel will continue to extend her basic laboratory research to human studies of WS, using noninvasive techniques to shed light on the clinical effects of the disease, including its progression over time. She will examine whether the genotype and disease traits she has identified in her mouse models correspond with the human version of the disease, which she has already found is the case with at least one gene associated with WS. She then aspires to translate the drug therapies she developed for the mouse models into medications for patients. As some drugs may have a different impact for different aspects of the disease, she will seek to target the right drug to the right patient, monitoring for any side effects.
Dr. Kozel is also interested in the effect that blood vessel changes in WS and SVAS have on organ function due to abnormal blood flow — particularly brain function, as WS is associated with neurocognitive disabilities. Increased knowledge in this area could potentially have an impact on other mental health matters as well. Additionally, WS and SVAS research might help shed light on hypertension and any other conditions associated with impaired blood flow as well as the aging process, in which elastin breaks down very slowly over time. Although she is studying rare diseases, Dr. Kozel's work has the long-term potential of leading to improved clinical outcomes for many others.


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Eclipse (Meyer novel)
First edition cover of Eclipse
|Stephenie Meyer
|United States
|Twilight series
|Young adult, Fantasy, Romance
|Little, Brown
Publication date
|August 7, 2007
|Media type
|Print (Hardcover, Paperback)
e-Book (Kindle)
Audio Book (CD)
|LC Class
|PZ7.M5717515 Ec 2007
|Preceded by
|New Moon
|Followed by
|Breaking Dawn
Eclipse is the third novel in the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. It continues the story of Bella Swan and her vampire love, Edward Cullen. The novel explores Bella's compromise between her love for Edward and her friendship with shape-shifter Jacob Black, along with her dilemma of leaving her mortality behind in a terrorized atmosphere, a result of mysterious vampire attacks in Seattle.
Eclipse is preceded by New Moon and followed by Breaking Dawn. The book was released on August 7, 2007, with an initial print run of one million copies,[1] and sold more than 150,000 copies in the first 24 hours alone.[2] Eclipse was the fourth bestselling book of 2008, only behind Twilight, New Moon, and Breaking Dawn. A film adaptation of the novel was released on June 30, 2010.[3]
Eclipse received generally positive reviews. Critics noted its exploration of more mature themes than those of its predecessors, while praising the novel's love triangle and plotting.
Plot summary[edit]
The story begins with the revelation that Seattle, Washington is being plagued by a string of murders, which Edward suspects is caused by a new vampire that is unable to control its thirst for human blood. As Edward and Bella apply to colleges, Bella explains to Edward her desire to see her friend, Jacob Black, a werewolf. Although Edward fears for her safety, Bella insists that neither Jacob nor his werewolf pack would ever harm her, and she begins visiting him occasionally. On one of these visits, Jacob tells Bella that he is in love with her, and wants her to choose him instead of Edward, but Bella says she just sees him as a friend. Meanwhile, Alice Cullen has a vision that Victoria, a vampire who is hunting Bella for revenge for the death of James, has returned to Forks. Alice takes Bella away against her wishes for a sleepover. During the sleepover, Bella learns more of Rosalie's past that led to her eventual transformation to a vampire and her real reasons for treasuring humanity. While being a vampire is still her wish, Bella eventually agrees to rethink her decision. A few days later, Edward proposes to Bella and, despite harboring an aversion to marriage, she accepts on the condition that he will make love to her while she's human.
Bella and the Cullens soon realize that the Seattle murders are being committed by an "army" of newborn vampires, controlled by Victoria. The Cullens join forces with the werewolf pack to combat this threat, after failing to get their longtime allies, the Denali Coven to help them. As everyone else prepares for battle, Edward, Bella and Jacob camp in the mountains, hidden during the battle, where they are later joined by Seth Clearwater, a young wolf pack member, to wait out the fight.
In the morning, Jacob becomes upset when he overhears Edward and Bella discussing their engagement and threatens to join the fight and get himself killed. Bella stops Jacob by kissing him, and she comes to realize that she is in love with him as well. During the battle, Victoria tracks Edward's scent to Bella's forest hiding place, and Edward is forced to fight. Edward manages to kill Victoria and her vampire army is destroyed by the Cullens. Afterwards, Bella explains to Jacob that while she loves him, her love for Edward is far greater. The book ends with Bella proceeding to tell Charlie of her intentions to marry Edward.
The epilogue reveals that Jacob is heartbroken and has run away in his wolf form. Leah feels sympathy for him, since she had gone through a similar heartbreak with Sam, and reveals her own disgust and hatred for Bella.
Development, inspirations and influences[edit]
Meyer finished the rough draft of Eclipse before the release of Twilight in October 2005; however, she said that the final manuscript did not differ much from the rough draft.[4] Originally, the book had a different ending when Eclipse was intended to be the final book in the series, as Meyer was signed to a three-book deal with Little, Brown and Company.[5] Meyer stated that the events of Eclipse are centered on Bella's choice to become a vampire and fully comprehending the price she has to pay to undergo the transformation, which she didn't understand in Twilight and New Moon. She said that "every aspect of the novel revolves around this point, every back story, every relationship, every moment of action."[5]
According to Meyer, the book was inspired and influenced by Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, although she does not like the book. She said that characters of the book fascinate her and she enjoys reading certain parts, but does not enjoy the book as a whole because she finds it very depressing—an opinion expressed by Edward in Eclipse. When comparing Edward and Jacob to Heathcliff and Edgar Linton of Wuthering Heights, she said, "You could look at Edward and Jacob from one perspective and say: Okay, this one is Heathcliff and this one is Edgar. And someone else might say: No, wait a second. Because of this reason and that reason, that one is Heathcliff and the other one is Edgar...I like that confusion, because that's how life is."[4] In August 2009, The Telegraph reported that HarperCollins' Wuthering Heights edition—which has a "gothic" cover similar to the Twilight covers—has sold more than 10,000 copies since May of that year, more than twice as many as the traditional Penguin Classics edition, and topped the newspaper's classic books chart for the first time due to Meyer referencing the novel.[6]
The book jacket features a torn red ribbon. Although it was supposed to be disclosed to the public in May 2007 at the Eclipse Prom, Barnes & Noble and Meyer's official website premiered the newly released cover in March 2007, along with a preview summary of the book's plot.[7] The broken ribbon represents choice, as in the book Bella must choose between her love for the vampire Edward Cullen and her friendship with the werewolf Jacob Black. Meyer also stated that the ribbon represents the idea that Bella is unable to completely break away from her human life.[8] Movie tie-in covers featuring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner who portray Bella, Edward, and Jacob, in the feature film, were released in May 2010.[9]
Marketing campaigns[edit]
A few months prior to the release of Eclipse, Meyer hosted an "Eclipse Prom" event at Arizona State University with the help of a local bookstore and ASU's English department. The tickets sold out in seven hours, resulting in Meyer holding a second prom on the same day for which tickets sold out within four hours.[10] At the event, Meyer read the first chapter of Eclipse, which was released in the special edition of New Moon that same day. In addition, Meyer embarked on a 15-city tour to promote the book.[11] She also released the first chapter on her website and posted a "Quote of the Day" from the novel on each of the 37 days leading up to its release.[12]
Prior to the book's release, Meyer also made an appearance on Good Morning America.[13]
Early release[edit]
On July 25, an incident similar to the early release of the seventh Harry Potter book occurred with shipments of Eclipse.[14] Barnes & Noble Booksellers accidentally shipped advance copies of Eclipse to some of the customers who had pre-ordered.[15]
To prevent any spoilers from popping up online, many fansite forums for the Twilight series were shut down.[16] Stephenie Meyer also locked her MySpace comments in an attempt to avoid spoilers.[15] In an open letter to the fansite the Twilight Lexicon, Meyer pleaded with these "lucky readers" to keep the ending to themselves until the rest of the Twilight fans had the chance to read and enjoy Eclipse as well.[16]
Publication and reception[edit]
Eclipse was published with an initial run of one million copies[13] and sold 150,000 copies in its first day of release.[2] The book knocked J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows off the top of bestseller lists around the globe, including The New York Times Best Seller list, even though Deathly Hallows had been released only two and a half weeks earlier.[17] Eclipse peaked at #1 on USA Today's top 150 best sellers list and went on to spend over 100 weeks on the list,[18] and was later ranked #45 on their list of the best-selling books of the last 15 years in October 2008.[19] Eclipse was the fourth bestselling book of 2008, only behind Twilight, New Moon, and Breaking Dawn,[20] and the second bestselling of 2009 behind New Moon.[21] It also ranked #1 on Publishers Weekly's list of "Bestselling Hardcover Backlist Children's Books" in 2008 with over 4.5 million copies sold.
Critical reception[edit]
Eclipse received mostly positive reviews. Anne Rouyer of School Library Journal gave the novel a positive review and said that, "Meyer knows what her fans want: thrills, chills, and a lot of romance, and she delivers on all counts." Rouyer also thought that as in the two previous installments, "it is Meyer's effective and intense portrayal of first love in all its urgency, passion, and confusion that drives the story along with the supernatural elements coming in a close second", and said that the "injection of heightened sexual tension and sensuality that hasn't been present in the series before" contributed well to the emotional atmosphere of the novel. However, she found that the werewolves' and vampires' histories slowed the book's pace and called the newborn army's story a "convoluted add-in", while noting that they "contribute in some way to Bella's epiphanies about her future."[22] Katie Trattner of Blogcritics praised the characters and their development throughout the novel, particularly the histories of Rosalie and Jasper—contradicting Rouyer—stating, "The history that formed them and their reactions towards Bella become clear and the characters much more solid because of this knowledge. I think that is part of the appeal of these books—the fact that you do become so wrapped up in the characters, that they touch places deep inside yourself." She commended Meyer for painting a good emotional image, as well as Bella's emotional growth, and went on to say that she "writes so fluidly and propels the reader forward so effortlessly."[23] Selby Gibson-Boyce of Tulsa World wrote, "I read without stopping until I finished. Meyer's book would not detach itself from my hand. Exactly the same thing happened with Twilight and New Moon."[24] Publishers Weekly wrote, "The legions of readers who are hooked on the romantic struggles of Bella and the vampire Edward will ecstatically devour this third installment of the story", while noting that, "it's unlikely to win over any newcomers."[25] Kirkus Reviews concluded its review stating that the book's "unsettling racially charged characterizations are offset by messages of overcoming difference and working together. Fans of Bella's angst-drenched love triangle will gobble this entry up, and the open-ended conclusion paves the way for Jake's story to come."[26]
Laura Buhl of About.com gave the novel a more mixed review, giving it 3.5 stars out of 5. She found "the first several chapters stifled by issues of jealousy which are slow to develop", and said "Meyer's new sources of conflict feel heavy-handed at some points and over-the-top at others." Despite praising Meyer for uncannily understanding and writing the workings of the teenage mind, she noted that Bella is slow on the uptake of some obvious aspects of the plot. However, she went on to praise the final climatic battle for bringing plenty of thrills and excitement.[27] Novelist Elizabeth Hand wrote a negative review of the book for The Washington Post, calling it a "disappointment" and criticizing it for "never delivering an epic werewolf-bloodsucker smackdown", as well as for Bella remaining "an insufferable bore".[28]
The New York Times picked the book as an Editor's Choice.[29]
Film adaptation[edit]
A film adaptation of Eclipse was released on June 30, 2010.[3] It is the third installment of the Twilight film series, following 2008's Twilight and 2009's New Moon. Summit Entertainment greenlit the film in February 2009.[3] Since New Moon director Chris Weitz was in post-production for New Moon when Eclipse began shooting, he did not direct the third film.[30] Instead, Eclipse was helmed by director David Slade,[31] with Melissa Rosenberg returning as screenwriter.[32] Filming ran between August 17 and October 29, 2009 at Vancouver Film Studios.[33][34] It was the first and only Twilight film to be converted in IMAX.[35]
- ^ Bob Minzesheimer (2007-08-15). "Vampire tale takes bite out of 'Potter'". USA Today. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
- ^ a b Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg (2007-08-10). "Booksellers Find Life After Harry In a Vampire Novel". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
- ^ a b c Joshua Rich (2009-02-20). "'Twilight': Third film in series, 'Eclipse,' set for June 2010". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ a b Meyer, Stephenie (April 2011). "A Conversation with Shannon Hale, On Eclipse". The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide. Little, Brown.
- ^ a b "Eclipse FAQ". StephenieMeyer.com. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ Stephen Adams (August 28, 2009). "Stephenie Meyer's vampire pushes Wuthering Heights to top of Waterstone's classics chart". The Telegraph. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ StephenieMeyer.com | Twilight Series | Eclipse
- ^ Stephenie Says - Q+A at Fairless Hills
- ^ Hanh Nguyen (2010-04-02). "'Twilight: Eclipse' new book covers: Which is the best?". Zap2It. Archived from the original on 2010-04-05. Retrieved 2010-04-09.
- ^ Megan Irwin (2007-07-12). "Charmed". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2008-10-01.
- ^ "Stephenie Meyer". Waterstone's. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ^ StephenieMeyer.com | Eclipse | Quotes of the Day
- ^ a b Cecelia Goodnow (2007-08-06). "Stephenie Meyer's Forks-based saga of teen vampire love is now a global hit". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ^ Stephenie Meyer (2008-07-07). "Breaking Dawn". StephenieMeyer.com. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
- ^ a b "Eclipse Quiz". ReelzChannel. Archived from the original on 2010-04-06. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
- ^ a b "Important News!! Everyone Please Read!!". Twilight Lexicon. 2007-07-25. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
- ^ "Profile - Stephenie Meyer: the million-dollar vampire mom". The Daily Telegraph. 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ^ [1] USA Today
- ^ "USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books List Top 150 books of the last 15 years (Oct. 28, 1993 through Oct. 23, 2008)". USA Today. 2008-10-30. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
- ^ "The top 100 titles of 2008". USA Today. 2009-01-14. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
- ^ "Best-Selling Books: The top 100 of 2009". USA Today. January 6, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2011.
- ^ Anne Rouyer (2007-09-05). "Eclipse". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2008-12-17. Retrieved 2008-11-16.
- ^ Katie Trattner (August 27, 2007). "Book Review: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer". Blogcritics. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ Shelby Gibson-Boyce (2007-08-10). "Free radical: J.K. who? Hottest new series is vamp fantasy". Tulsa World. Archived from the original on 2008-12-17. Retrieved 2008-11-16.
- ^ "Children's Books: Week of 8/20/2007". Publishers Weekly. 2007-08-20. Archived from the original on September 5, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ^ "ECLIPSE By Stephenie Meyer". Kirkus Reviews. September 15, 2007. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ Laura Buhl. "'Eclipse' by Stephenie Meyer - Book Review". About.com. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ^ Elizabeth Hand (August 10, 2008). "Love Bites". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "Browsing Books: Editor's Choice". The New York Times. 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ^ Brandon Gray (2009-02-20). "Third 'Twilight' Dawns Summer 2010". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ "David Slade To Direct 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'". Access Hollywood. 2009-04-23. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
- ^ "David Slade to Direct Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" (Press release). Summit Entertainment. 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ^ Adam Rosenberg (2009-06-30). "'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Shoot Dates Revealed!". MTV. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- ^ Debi Moore (2009-10-29). "Eclipse Wrapped, a Trio of New Moon Stills & Wallpaper, Twilight Returning to Theatres". Dread Central. Dread Central Media, LLC. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ Amy Eisinger (2009-12-09). "'Eclipse,' third film in 'Twilight' series, is first to be converted to IMAX". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
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Today, just a few hours back, I was casually flipping through the pages of The Times of India and I learnt through an article that a rock art, 38,000 years old — the oldest rock art discovered till date — has images carved using the technique of Pointillism! It was found in France, and until this discovery it was thought that Pointillism had its origin in the 19th century! Here's a link to that. Wow! I felt a bit strange when I read this today. Why do these kind of strange coincidences happen in life? It is said that there are no coincidences and that everything happens for a reason. If that is the case, why did this little "insignificant" coincidence happened in my life? Obviously this is a major discovery for the person who did this, it is a major discovery for rock-art enthusiasts, archaeologists, and maybe many other art enthusiasts. But for me, personally, this is insignificant. Maybe I should just dismiss it and move on with my life, or maybe I should think that life is telling me something and I should try my hand at Pointillism, or maybe, it was me who made this art in a previous life and life is having a little fun with me. I don't know.
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There I was, leaning against the concrete ledge of the winner's circle, only ten feet away from what might be the next Kentucky Derby winner. As I Want Revenge worked below the hallowed twin spires of Churchill Downs, a crowd of spectators leaned against the rail, snapping pictures and marveling at the dark bay horse and his 19-year-old jockey. They're just kids, both of them, and here they are, about to take on the world's best 3-year-old colts and jockeys for a purse of $2 million dollars and a chance at immortality.
The jockey is Joe Talamo, a native of New Orleans who most recently became a star on Animal Planet's reality show Jockeys. They call him a wunderkind, born with a natural talent some jocks take years to perfect. If there was any doubt of his maturity, validation came in Talamo's brilliant ride of I Want Revenge in the Wood Memorial, when the horse got a late start and weaved through traffic to conquer the field by 1 1/2 lengths. Though Talamo's still got a lot to learn, you can't help but think of Steve Cauthen, the youngest jockey ever to win the Triple Crown, when on Affirmed at 18 years old. Theirs is just one of many inspirational stories.
This year's Derby has been hailed as one of the most talented fields in recent memory, even with the deflections of several good horses throughout the week. On Monday, the Florida Derby-winning Quality Road, ended his Derby bid when his recently patched quarter crack began to bleed. Tuesday, word came that Square Eddie, who won the Coolmore Lexington Stakes two weeks ago, would not enter the Derby as he came up with heat in one of his shins. On Wednesday, just before the post position draw, Rebel winner Win Willy was found to have the start of a hairline fracture in his left front ankle and was withdrawn from contention. Up jumped the predestined longshots, Join in the Dance and Nowhere to Hide.
The field is half and half for talent and complete duds, though a couple teeter on breakout performances. As I watched the works this week, I was impressed by two horses I previously hadn't given much thought: General Quarters and Mr. Hot Stuff. While GQ comes with a packaged story worthy of a Hollywood movie, I wasn't ready to warm up to a horse who'd won the Blue Grass Stakes on Polytrack and was beaten by Musket Man in the Tampa Bay Derby on dirt. But looking back on it, GQ has got a lot going for him, and seems to be improving with each day. Mr. Hot Stuff, a full brother to Colonel John, looks like Black Beauty, and his name really suits his attitude on the track. Both of these horses look on the improve, so they may well be around to pick up the pieces should one of the contenders with better credentials falter.
That being said, the horses to beat are I Want Revenge, Pioneerof the Nile, Friesan Fire, Dunkirk, Chocolate Candy, Papa Clem, Regal Ransom, and Desert Party. There's really not anything you can fault I Want Revenge for, except that he's been beaten twice by Pioneerof the Nile-but that was on Santa Anita's Pro-Ride. The son of Steven Got Even has blossomed into a different horse since his transfer to the dirt. He can come from behind or off the pace, can weave through traffic, and is a grinder with heart. In short, he is deserving of being the morning line favorite at 3-1.
Pioneerof the Nile has taken to Churchill's track well, but until he's raced on it, there's just no telling how he will fare when he's getting dirt thrown in his face for the first time. Baffert drew post 16 for him, so the colt will break from the auxiliary gate and may have a chance to stay on the outside of the dust storm. He's won five in a row, a working man's horse, and will pose a real threat should he find good position about five off in the early goings.
Friesan Fire has got an advantage to the other horses in that he loves the dirt, no matter if it's fast or a muddy river. There's a 50/50 chance for rain on Saturday, so if the clouds start to gather, place your bet on this winner of the Louisiana Derby. His only drawback is the distance factor-he's never gone 9 furlongs; but if his winning margins are any indication (won his last two by a combined margin of 9 1/4), he should be able to handle the extra furlong. Friesan Fire may very well be Larry Jones's last shot to win the Kentucky Derby; his horses have finished second two years in a row. Forecast is bright.
If you've been paying attention to the Derby prattle, then you've heard Dunkirk's name thrown about like a hot potato. Everyone seems to think he's the next Big Brown, going into the Kentucky Derby with only three previous starts. The difference is, Brownie had never lost a race before the Derby and won each race by resounding margins; Dunkirk was soundly beaten with no chance of getting past Quality Road in the Florida Derby, though he did run wide and lose some ground. There's no doubt Dunkirk is a good horse. He won an allowance at Gulfstream after being pushed about seven wide into the first turn, managing to dominate the talented field, but he doesn't have the 2-year-old experience, and this year's field is packed with quality Brownie didn't have to contend with. I can see him drowning under the pressure of I Want Revenge, Pioneerof the Nile, and Friesan Fire, though he may show up to his parade yet.
Chocolate Candy is the under-the-radar contender that's seeking a breakout performance. He's another of the never-raced-on-dirt crop, but his late-running style would suit the Derby stretch nicely. Several of the solid contenders in this field are off-the-pace horses, and they may all start their bid for the wire at the same time. Chocolate Candy fits into this group, but it's possible, if he does take to the dirt, he will have the extra leverage that will propel him unlike the Pro-Ride can (of course, the same goes with Pioneer, who's beaten him twice). When I Want Revenge first tried dirt, he exploded as he never had in California. Candy will bring a nice price if he should pull off the victory.
Papa Clem is a California transplant who has taken to the dirt like a pig to the, well, slop. He was second to Friesan Fire in the Risen Star, where the track was a river of mud, and wore down Old Fashioned in the Arkansas Derby to win by a half length. He's by Smart Strike, the sire of such notables as Curlin, English Channel, and Fabulous Strike, so he should feel at home at Churchill. But he's never shown the brilliance of the aforementioned and may not have the talent of some of the others.
As for the two Dubai horses, Regal Ransom and Desert Party, it's hard to know how to compare them to our American runners without the knowledge of the talent they've been pitted against. While Desert Party beat both Vineyard Haven and Regal Ransom in the UAE 2000 Guineas, Haven was spent from the long layoff and didn't put forth the usual effort. Regal Ransom came back to defeat Desert Party in the UAE Derby at a 1 1/8 miles, a distance which Desert Party has never won at. But judging from the huge run Desert Party was putting forth after being swung wide late, it seems he may be able to handle longer distances. Regal Ransom will serve as a competent speedhorse in the Kentucky Derby, and it's perceivable he will get the 1 ¼ distance, as well. He will have a wall of horses charging after him, and it will be a test of his stamina to keep the lead once they head for home. The bad news for Desert Party is that he's breaking from post 19, which suggests he will have to come from either way back, or wide around the turn. It's a long way around for a horse that may be pushing 1 1/4 miles.
There can only be one winner, and with such a talented field for this year's Kentucky Derby, it's a shame so many horses will have their records marred in the packed jumble of horses. I wouldn't be surprised if any of the aforementioned "serious" contenders took the roses this year; factoring in the synthetics horses, who may be witnessing a sloppy track for the first time, and all the late-entering duds, it's truly anyone's game. So will the tenacious I Want Revenge finally beat Pioneerof the Nile, or will the longshot General Quarters complete his rags to riches story in crowning victory? Here, the champions will be put to the test. It's the Kentucky Derby, the marquee event in the Sport of Kings. There's nothing like it in all of sports, a time when the rich and the poor can come together and celebrate a long-standing tradition that is purely American. All of Louisville is humming with the thousands of fans who have descended upon their city from all parts of the world, here to see twenty horses run the greatest two minutes in sports. Hold your breath and try not to blink, because you don't want to miss a moment.
Post Positions, Morning-line Odds, and Notes
1. West Side Bernie (30-1) - Wood proved improved performance, but I'm not convinced.
2. Musket Man (20-1) - Solid horse, but hasn't faced this talent yet. Late stretch run will prove useful.
3. Mr. Hot Stuff (30-1) - Steadily improving, big colt will be better with age.
4. Advice (30-1) - Weak on dirt, not a real threat.
5. Hold Me Back (15-1) - Synthetic specialist; you can find better than him.
6. Friesan Fire (5-1)* - Top candidate will run 10 furlongs for first time. Like his chances.
7. Papa Clem (20-1) - Don't count this one out. Nice last work has sharpened him.
8. Mine That Bird (50-1) - Why? Would be surprised if he finishes in top 10.
9. Join In The Dance (50-1) - Speedball will burn out before final turn.
10. Regal Ransom (30-1) - Will take over where J.I.T.D. left off, but may not be able to sustain lead.
11. Chocolate Candy (20-1)* - Coat is dappling out, like this guy for show. Patient Mike Smith knows when to fire the gun.
12. General Quarters (20-1) - Hasn't faced this talent before, but looks great in workouts. Ran away with Blue Grass, and might be peaking just in time.
13. I Want Revenge (3-1)* - No horse has won the Derby after winning the Gotham and Wood, but he could be the first. Versatile horse in capable young hands.
14. Atomic Rain (50-1) - How many ways can you say "does not belong?"
15. Dunkirk (4-1)* - Talented colt can stay out of trouble on the outside, but may be winded from Florida Derby grinder.
16. Pioneerof the Nile (4-1)* - If he's as good on dirt as he is on synthetics, he's only got to worry about speeding up.
17. Summer Bird (50-1) - He's better than 50-1. Impressive 3rd place run in AK Derby.
18. Nowhere To Hide (50-1) - Another speedbump to better horses.
19. Desert Party (15-1) - Could prove to be a challenger, but outside post and record shows this will be a stretch.
20. Flying Private (50-1) - Would be a big upset, but it's a Wayne Lucas horse, so maybe he's got a bit of his daddy's Pegasus wings on reserve.
*My top 5 picks: 13, 6, 16, 11, 15
The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby airs this Saturday on NBC at 4pm ET. The undercard races can be seen live on HRTV starting with the Churchill Downs Stakes at 1:21pmET.
Don't forget today, Friday May 1st, is the Kentucky Oaks. Bravo will air the Kentucky Oaks at 4:00pm CT.


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Honeymoon from 2005
- I've had type 1 a little less than a year. Recently, I've need less insulin and my blood sugars are in range. Am I still honeymooning? (9 Dec 2005)
- For three weeks, my daughter's blood sugars have been running very high, with no ketones. Should we be concerned? What does this mean? (28 Nov 2005)
- After a year and half with type 1, my daughter's insulin needs were reduced. I expected her to need more insulin, not less. Is she still honeymooning? (16 Nov 2005)
- How long is a child's honeymoon and when will you know the honeymoon is over? How much R and NPH should a child be taking? (2 Nov 2005)
- When is the best time to put a child on a pump? Should I wait until my daughter is out of her honeymoon? (29 Oct 2005)
- When my son was diagnosed, I was told it would take a few weeks to get control. It's been four months. How can I achieve better control? (17 Oct 2005)
- Taking only one unit of insulin, my daughter has mostly in range blood sugars. Should we discontinue the Lantus? Is it possible she doesn't have diabetes? (14 Oct 2005)
- I was recently diagnosed. When I attend a carnival, what might my blood sugars to do? How do I prevent lows? With in-range blood sugars, am I in my honeymoon? (23 Sep 2005)
- Ten days after his diagnosis with diabetes, my son no longer required insulin. Is this his honeymoon? Are there any new treatments for this? (31 Aug 2005)
- I was diagnosed with diabetes in January 2004. I took one pill a day and got my A1c down by May and stopped the pills. Is this my honeymoon? How long will it last? (22 Aug 2005)
- Since I am having higher blood sugars, over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L], several times a day, is my honeymoon over? I was diagnosed two months ago. (7 Aug 2005)
- Newly diagnosed with type 1, what would happen if I were to miss a shot? If I were to lose health insurance, could I go a month without insulin? (2 Aug 2005)
- Since his diagnosis a week ago, my son's insulin needs have decreased, almost to none required. Could he have been misdiagnosed? (15 Jul 2005)
- Does the end of the honeymoon have a rapid or gradual increase in insulin? With stubborn highs, should we still wait three days before making adjustments? (29 Jun 2005)
- Can you help me understand why my son is having some higher blood sugars? Is he coming out of his honeymoon? (15 Jun 2005)
- I have a newly diagnosed six year old patient. Are there any studies that might prolong her honeymoon phase? (14 Jun 2005)
- Although my recently diagnosed daughter is eating the proper amount of carbohydrates, her blood sugars are going up; why is this? (8 Jun 2005)
- My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 and mononucleosis. Is she in her honeymoon or has the mononucleosis caused pancreatitis from which she will recover? (7 Jun 2005)
- My son has had hyperglycemia since birth. His A1c is mostly normal, even though he takes no insulin. What is your opinion? Could this be a long honeymoon? (31 May 2005)
- I am in my honeymoon so I have been reducing my insulin. I am not taking any at this time, but I still have lows. Is my body overcompensating? (24 May 2005)
- Could my son still be in his honeymoon after three years? He has been taking the same amount of fast-acting insulin since diagnosis. (23 May 2005)
- I was diagnosed with type 1 two and a half years ago. I take less than 10 units of insulin. Is this a proglonged honeymoon? Could I skip my Lantus? (22 May 2005)
- Is my daughter in her honeymoon? What signifies the end of the honeymoon? How can we determine if she has type 1A, 1B or MODY? (14 May 2005)
- After one month with type 1, my son has lows in the early morning after his bedtime shot of Insulatard. Could he have type 2? How long will he be in "remission?" (14 May 2005)
- My daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1. Should I pursue finding a specialist to care for her? What can you tell me about ketone testing? (27 Apr 2005)
- My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 almost two years ago. How is it possible that she is still in her honeymoon phase? (12 Apr 2005)
- I am in my honeymoon, a year after my diagnosis with type 1. Why do I have low blood sugars 18 hours after my injection of intermediate acting insulin? (9 Apr 2005)
- Is it common to have protein in urine only three months after being diagnosed? I am concerned about my recently diagnosed four year old. (7 Apr 2005)
- Is there any benefit to entering my newly diagnosed son in a study to try to prolong his honeymoon? (25 Mar 2005)
- Eight weeks after diagnosis, my son's blood sugars are in range without insulin. Could he control his diabetes by diet? Or, is this the honeymoon? (20 Mar 2005)
- Since my son's recent diagnosis, we have eliminated NovoRapid and reduced Lantus to prevent lows. Is it okay to give Lantus only during his honeymoon? (13 Mar 2005)
- Three months after my August 2003 diagnosis with type 1, I did not require insulin and I still don't. How can I determine how long this "honeymoon" will continue? (6 Mar 2005)
- Since diagnosis, my son needs only NPH. His is consistently around 100 mg/dl [5.6 mmol/L]. Could he have type 2 or could it just be the honeymoon? (1 Mar 2005)
- Three years ago, I was diagnosed with MODY. After a month, I was able to stop taking insulin. Is it possible I'm still in my honeymoon? (23 Feb 2005)
- My son was diagnosed type 1 with a high blood sugar, negative antibodies. Fasting blood sugars are mostly "normal." Is he just honeymooning? (23 Feb 2005)
- Diagnosed with type 1 in July 2003 when sugar was detected in his urine, my son has great control. Could he just be having a long honeymoon? (22 Feb 2005)
- During her two month honeymoon, my daughter has had no insulin injections. Is a cure possible? Is a natural recovery possible? (17 Feb 2005)
- My daughter has type 2. When ill, her blood sugars skyrocket. Is this common for people with diabetes? Could she really have type 1 and be in her honeymoon? (8 Feb 2005)
- Does the honeymoon period end quickly or gradually? My son suddenly needed a lot more insulin and I suspect his honeymoon has ended. (11 Jan 2005)
- During a stomach virus, my daughter's blood sugar was in range a week, then soared. Is this the end of her "honeymoon?" What else may have caused this? (6 Jan 2005)
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Josh is 8 and the oldest of the boys. He is a great big brother and quite the little model. We had a ton of fun at the park. Josh was way too cool for this tube but I made him go through anyway ;) Josh climbed all the way to the top!
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Tom Burton: fake news and Canberra's alternative reality
The challenge of what to do about fake news reveals a paucity of policy and regulatory smarts across the wider digital economy.
The widespread debate about fake news and what to do about it exposes a large gap in Australia's regulatory and policy machinery, and points to a broader issue around the lack of concentrated and deep digital policy and technical capability in the Australian government.
In front of the government there are major national policy questions around data integrity, sovereignty and ownership, privacy and security, algorithmic oversight and a dozen challenging issues ranging from fake news, tax and custom collection, cyber-bullying and digital identity. Each are complex challenges in their own right, but come to a government where there are precious few expert skills and experience in systems, technical execution or the marketplace to guide policy.
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Since we have had our Visa's come through we have been busy trying to pick a date that suits both of us and have started packing up some stuff.
After much deliberation Paul has got a date for his trip.
He will be going without us first for a couple of weeks to look for a house and get some other stuff sorted. We decided this would be the best option for us as the thought of me staying alone in a hotel with Calleigh for too long is a little daunting and not fair on Calleigh.
Whilst he is away it would of been my job to pack everything up ready to ship over. However, this is a massive job, especially with a 15 month old baby around, and so Paul decided it would be best if we started doing some of it now.
It seemed like such a good idea at the time but now not so much.
It's hard to pack up a house you are still living in, add that to the fact that Paul hardly wants to take anything and I want to take everything and cue arguments over sentimental items and whether pretty candles are necessities.
The house is a mess with bubble wrap and boxes everywhere I step. Which is made worse by the fact the house was already a mess with baby toys anyway.
Calleigh just wants to play with the bubble wrap.
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Two reports laying out the case for water valuation by business has been published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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29 October 2012: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) published two reports outlining the importance of water valuation for companies and presenting business case studies. The report on water valuation notes that while business often takes water for granted, the valuation of water helps manage risks, reduce costs and increase revenues.
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"We become the books we read." —Matthew Kelly
From my teens until about age 30, I was not a reader of books. A year could easily go by (and many did) without me reading a book (that wasn't required for school). I may still not be a prolific reader, but in 2012, with a growing desire to know and live my Catholic faith more fully, I read more than 20 books (not counting books like Harry Potter or The Chronicles of Narnia that I read with my kids)—by far the most books I've ever read in one year.
The first book I read that year was Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe which really set the tone for me for the year.
With regard to choosing what to read, Saint Josemaria Escriva, in #339 in The Way, gives this advice:
"Books. Don't buy them without advice from a Catholic who has real knowledge and discernment. It's so easy to buy something useless or harmful.
How often a man thinks he is carrying a book under his arm, and it turns out to be a load of trash."
With that in mind, here are 3 book recommendations I received from priest who I talked to about spiritual direction.
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis
The Faith Explained by Leo J. Trese
Reasons to Believe by Scott Hahn
Having read these three books, here is my far-from-perfect description of how I perceived them to be connected. Reasons to Believe is both like directions to a house and the foundation that the house is built on. The Faith Explained is all the details about the house itself, including details about all of the appliances, furnishings and everything else that makes it useful, meaningful, and beautiful. The Imitation of Christ is the house full of activity, an example of what it looks like to live inside that house.
Briefly about some other books:
- A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Edward Sri helped me understand, appreciate, and ultimately love Mass more deeply.
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, Catholicism by Fr. Robert Barron, and How to Be Holy by Peter Kreeft are three books that I think everyone should read.
- Happy are You Poor by Fr. Thomas Dubay, Good News about Sex and Marriage by Christopher West, and Jesus Shock by Peter Kreeft are three more books I think everyone should read to understand how to have a proper relationship with two of the world's biggest driving forces (money and sex), and with the person who should be the world's biggest driving force (Jesus).
- May Crowning, Mass, and Merton is a beautiful collection of the objects, people, devotions, etc. that author Liz Kelly lists as 50 reasons she loves being Catholic. It's steeped in Scripture, Tradition, the Catechism, and her personal experience and love for each topic she writes about.
- 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley is a self-directed retreat guided by the teachings of St. Louis De Monfort, St. Maximillian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa, and Saint Pope John Paul II to help prepare readers for consecration to Jesus through Mary.
I also think there's a genius to the way Matthew Kelly is able to engage so many people and share the Genius of Catholicism (to borrow his phrase), and so his books Rediscover Catholicism and The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic are also both great books to read.
On the lighter side of things, I really enjoyed Lino Rulli's book, Sinner: The Catholic Guy's Funny, Feeble Attempts to Be a Faithful Catholic as well as his follow up, Saint.
And from Mathew Kelly's Mustard Seeds, which I read quotes from in emails from Dynamic Catholic, comes this wake-up call of a recommendation:
"You asked me to suggest a book for you to read. Read these: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Then, when you are finished, read them again"


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Blog confession: I used to be a huge Star Wars nerd. I had all the action figures, watched the movies more times than I'll admit in a public forum, had the trading cards, the books, the bedspread, the drinking glasses… well, you get the idea. While years later I still enjoy the films, I gave up all the merch and headed to greener pastures. So while I am not really a collector of this sort of thing anymore, I can completely understand why people go nuts over Comic Con. It's Woodstock for freaks, geeks, outcasts, comic, video game and sci-fi lovers to get their nerdy groove on. The 3-day festival concluded on October 10, 2010 and I was there to check out all the action. I saw a demo of the new Michael Jackson video game, every type of comic book ever created for sale (with a lot of the artists on hand to sign autographs), t-shirts, posters, protective sleeves and pretty much any and every kind of merchandising you can imagine relating to comic series franchises for sale. The true highlight though was the people who packed into the Jacob Javitz Center, the largest convention center in Manhattan. People of all shapes, sizes, colors dressed as their favorite characters and the best way to describe the cast of characters (other than what you see in the pictures) is that it is like the Mermaid Day Parade, but without the nudity. World of Randsom has a ton more photos from Comic Con, so check them out here.
You think I just meet celebrities and rock stars? Well, you are half right. After the jump, see some of the friendly faces I met at Comic Con.
mara jade said,
you were a star wars fan?? and managed to not find on single person in star wars costume??? =P
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It's true! I looked!


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exercise 1 - Fat Fantasy
* This is part one of an exercise is designed to help you understand how you use your body to express your different emotional states . . .
Please make yourself comfortable, close your eyes and relax . . . imagine that you are at a party . . . Imagine the type of party it is . . . It might be a dancing party, a talking party, a small intimate party . . . how you are feeling? . . What are you wearing? . . . How do you feel in these clothes? . . . Try and feel yourself in your body . . . Now notice your behaviour at this party. Are you an observer? . . . Are you actively mixing with other people; do you feel withdrawn? . . . As you observe yourself at this party; I'd like you to imagine that you are getting fatter . . . You are now quite large . . . How do you feel at this size? . .You may have both negative and positive feelings about being this size . . . What are you wearing and how do you feel about your clothes? . . . how are you interacting with the other people there? . . . Are you on your own or are you talking, dancing, eating with others? . . . Do you feel comfortable or would you like to leave? . . . Can you initiate contact or do you feel you must wait until you are sought out? . . . Now I'd like you to imagine your fat is communicating with the people at the party . . . It is saying something that I'd like you to put into words . . . What is your fat saying to others? . . Is there any way in which you feel it helps you to be this size in this situation? . . . When you are ready, turn to the questions below.
1. What positive aspects of fatness emerged that you hadn't realised you felt?
2. What emerged about aspects of your personality that you express through your fat?
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Joanna is a CERT Five content writer and digital marketing specialist on a world travelling adventure! Read more about her fantastic lifestyle, made possible with a little help from PPH.
Tell us a bit about yourself. How did you get into freelancing?
When I went on maternity leave with my daughter, now six, we were broke! My husband had gone back to university and wasn't earning any money, and the baby was a bit of a surprise. I decided to see if I could earn a little money while I was at home.
I started writing for pennies. Literally. I would earn about five pounds for a 500-word article, sometimes less, but I knew I wouldn't get anything better until I'd proven myself. After several months of blood, sweat, tears and a lot of wine I finally started getting decent job offers.
It was just about time for me to return to my full-time job, so I had a decision to make. My daughter was just adorable and I didn't want to miss all her magical moments by putting her in day-care. Plus, I was starting to like being able to work in my pyjamas with no make-up on. So, I took the plunge and quit my 'proper' job for a life of freelance freedom.
My business was thriving, and in May 2014 we made a decision that has changed our lives forever. My son was incredibly unhappy at school, and my husband's job as a dentist was giving him a bad back (and a bad temper). Not ready to accept that this was how life should be, we took the drastic step of selling everything we owned, giving up our house and taking the kids out of school to travel the world.
For the first year, we toured Europe in a motorhome. The trip was a huge success, and we watched our kids flourish and grow as a result of their 'worldschooling' lifestyle. After returning home to visit family in the summer of 2015, we decided to continue this lifestyle further afield.
In September 2015, we left the UK for South East Asia and have not been home since. We have visited Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and we are currently in Indonesia. We have agreed to go home to see our families for Christmas, but we are fully expecting to continue our adventures throughout 2017.
Living this way costs less, so we can work less and do more. I am eternally grateful to PPH and to myself for having the courage to take that first shaky step on the road to self-employment.
What was your previous job before deciding to go freelance?
I worked in sustainability. Mostly I talked to small businesses and homeowners about being more energy efficient and making sustainable alterations to their properties.
How did you come across PPH?
I was on Netmums hunting for ways to make money from home, and someone on there was singing PPH's praises! I did try some other freelance platforms, but the interfaces were clunky and the jobs low quality.
What was your first job like on PPH?
Horrible. It was a data entry job that paid peanuts. I must have worked for around 20 hours to get it finished, but it was so important to get that first positive feedback. It was worth the sacrifice.
What is a typical day like for you?
We live in hotels and Airbnb's all over the world, so usually we'll wake up early and eat breakfast together as a family. After breakfast, my husband will supervise the children's schooling while I catch up on emails and any loose ends from the night before. We'll usually head out mid-morning to a museum, beach, park or gallery then grab some lunch before heading back to the hotel. It tends to get very hot in the afternoons so we usually rest or play in the pool until it starts cooling down again. In the early evening, we'll pop out for dinner, then once the kids are in bed I can get on with some work for a few more hours.
It's not always like that. Sometimes we're out all day, sometimes we're travelling all day. Some days I just need to get my head down for a good few hours so either my husband will take the kids out or I'll pop off to a café to get some serious work done. We take each day as it comes, and have a fabulous work-life balance.
How does freelancing compare to a 9-5?
I could never, would never, go back. The thought of being apart from my family for all those hours every day would kill me! Plus, I'm yet to find a 9-5 job where you have the option to work on a beach in Thailand, on a balcony overlooking the sprawl of Kuala Lumpur or in a café in Hanoi as you wish.
What benefits have you found by using PPH?
Great jobs, great clients and great colleagues. I've made some amazing contacts through PPH, some of which I am grateful to call my friends. Freelancing can be a lonely place, and having the Facebook group and community pages to bounce ideas around is very welcome.
What does your future hold? Where would you like to take this?
I just want to keep doing what I'm doing. We've just finished a 14-month tour of South East Asia, which has been incredible, but the world is a big place and we've only just scratched the surface. We're going back to the UK for Christmas but we are already planning the next leg of our adventure. South America? Australia? Russia? As long as there's WiFi, the world is my office!
What are your top 5 tips for freelancers who are new to PPH?
- Keep trying. Every "no" is one step closer to a "yes".
- Be reliable. There's nothing worse than a flaky freelancer and a bad reputation is hard to repair.
- Do your very best. Whether the job pays pennies or not, always show your best work because you never know where that job could lead.
- Apply for jobs. Don't just post hourlies or wait to be contacted. Get on and proactively apply for jobs. Don't copy and paste your application!
- Don't give up. It can be hard, it can be lonely, but freelancing can also be the greatest thing you've ever done.
What are your top 5 writing tips for small businesses?
- Make time for it. Quality content is so important in today's marketplace, it deserves your time, attention and investment. Don't rush it or shove it down your list of priorities.
- Find talent. Don't give your blogs to the office junior to do. Either find a team member with a flair and passion for writing or hire a professional.
- Be consistent. If you're doing a weekly blog, do it every week. Content marketing will struggle to be effective if you're unpredictable with your contributions.
- Make it easy to read. Writing for the web is not like writing a novel. Use bullet points, sub headings and short sentences to make it easily digestible for the time poor surfer.
- Proof read! Proof reading is so, so important. Not just to pick up grammatical or spelling errors either. Sometimes you'll have made a mistake in your tone of voice or a stylistic error, so give yourself a breather and have a good read of your work before it reaches your audience.
What web browser do you use?
Google Chrome. I love that it saves all my passwords.
If you were an animal, which one would you be and why?
Ummm… maybe a cat? I truly love my sleep and always look at cats with a pinch of envy as they luxuriate in bed while I must get up and do stuff.
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[CC][R:L10][RESULTS 1/14] Classical Dressage
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Ashford Estate's Dance of Silence I
Judged by Nebriniel Saralonde
- All entry fees must be paid in full to the CC CLASSICAL DRESSAGE account on the main site for your entry to be processed.
- The system does not accept punctuation in payments at this time. If you put, for example, $50.00 when you send payment, you will be sending $5,000! Just type in $50 with no decimal places. Please pay once for your entire entry, not per horse!
- Payments must be made by the same member who entered the horse.
- Horses may not be cross-entered in different levels at the same show.
- Riders may compete up to two horses in each class.
- Horses must be registered with the appropriate discipline to be eligible to compete.
- Member can enter up to 5 horses per level with 50 horses total.
- If there are more than 14 participants in one class, it will be split. Classes with fewer than 10 participants will have phantom horses added to meet the minimum requirement.
- Go to the CLASSICAL DRESSAGE Leaderboard to check your horse's current level. Horses may enter below their level but those entered above will be disqualified and entry fee confiscated.
- Error change requests/discipline declarations are not guaranteed to be completed by end of show, especially those submitted on its final day.
- Undeclared horses will be disqualified and entry fee confiscated.
- Duplicate entries will result in a DQ and will not be refunded. If the same horse is entered by multiple members, only first entry is taken into account and any following entries will be disqualified.
Classes & Fees
- INTRODUCTORY (1): $75 entry fee
- TRAINING (2): $150 entry fee
- FIRST LEVEL (3): $225 entry fee
- SECOND LEVEL (4): $300 entry fee
- THIRD LEVEL (5): $375 entry fee
- FOURTH LEVEL (6): $450 entry fee
- PRELIMINARY (7): $525 entry fee
- INTERMEDIARE I (8): $600 entry fee
- INTERMEDIARE II (9): $675 entry fee
- HAUTE ECOLE (10): $750 entry fee
Entry Card
Raw entry list
Questions, comments, and entry corrections should be posted as replies to this thread.
Lidija Rotherford
Celeridad Clodoveo somehow got marked as retired, I've reported the error so hopefully by the end of the show he should come up correct
Idoya Cinta
It would be fantastic if you could remove my entry of OCN Isfryn Meredith
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DRIVING FORCE is committed to making your car, van, SUV, or truck-buying experience exceptional. We have a large selection of quality, fully reconditioned pre-owned inventory available for purchase. Many of these vehicles are lease returns or buy backs with factory warranty.
All prices include Carfax report, lien check, 120-point vehicle inspection, complete mechanical fitness assessment, reports and summary of any repairs completed, commercial inspection (when required), two sets of keys, owner's manual and a full tank of fuel.
In addition to the balance of factory warranty, all our vehicles are DRIVING FORCE CERTIFIED. This insures that you receive the best quality and value for your dollar.
We offer a range of financing options, and we work directly with major banks to arrange both prime and non-prime solutions. Whether retail or commercial, we offer options that best fit your needs. All transactions are subject to approval. All trades are welcome.
Dealer ID: 40128
Ad #32453578
PostedOctober 12, 2018
ExpiryJanuary 10, 2019
DetailsCommercial Seller
CategoryAutos › Trucks
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SellerDriving Force, Prince George
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