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This is an invitation to those wishing to[B] Learn Garmin BaseCamp. [/B]
I have created several Tutorial videos that begin with a beginning level and move forward to more advanced levels, currently there are 15 videos. Should interest continue and with input from others...we will move forward with more advanced methods to use Garmin BaseCamp and your Garmin GPS to create data, routes, waypoints and POI for your motorcycle traveling adventures.
Garmin Mapsource was great, I loved it...but things change...Garmin has not updated MapSource since Oct 2010...and will be phrased out. As long as you continue to use your present computer, present GPS you can continue to use MapSource, however with any new updates, upgrades, new computer or GPS unit...one day you will find that it not longer works.
[B]Garmin BaseCamp is free download,[/B] works with Garmin GPS units....once connected it shares the technology of the connected GPS unit and deliver the proper data to that attached GPS. Many, including myself, feel there is a sharp learning curve to BaseCamp. [B]The only intend of these videos is get you over the learning curve.[/B]
For the past few months, I have presented these videos in select groups and forums... I find myself running from forum to forum to answer questions and replies. Therefore, four of my friends from the MTF (Motorcycle Touring Forum) who have great knowledge about Garmin BaseCamp have joined together to create a discussion forum.. [B]Learn Garmin BaseCamp[/B]. The forum is located on [B]Delphi Forums, a free use forum[/B]...the link below will direct you to that forum. [B][I]Please look at the Welcome folder to find information and tutorial video on how to use the Delphi Forum. [/I][/B]
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Is Chris Christie going to be asked about this on Morning Joe?How much can the cops really do? How many of the people in Camden are from fatherless families?
All your questions can be answered by Kelly Ripa´s dad........a looooong time Camden County Dem party big-wig.
I am not sure if fewer cops has that much to do with Camden´s murder rate. More likely because a certain group is getting more and more violent by the day.
Go, camden!! I knew you could do it. Lost a lot of Obama voters though.
Has King Rahm called a hasty press conference, to tell his subjects that their efforts are feeble, compared with Camden´s? Chicago better pick it up!
Sounds like a month in Chicago.
New Jersey must reinstitute the death penalty to help save the lives of many of its citizens.
"Nothin wrong with shooting as long as the right people get shot", Harry Callahan
Damn, Camden is giving Stockton, California a run fo it money.
Someone had better alert Eric Holder at Justice that "his" people are killing each other in Camden and that they are even breaking records.
Camden still a murder capitol even after corrupt police were laid off.
Camden, NJ - - LBJ´s model "urban renewal" town.Yup - - just give "urban renewal" a bit more time - - 50 years simply ain´t enough.
Gee... high crime in another Blue State. Go figure. How is Chicago doing.
59? I think Rochester, NY can beat that and I´m guessing it is a smaller town. In terms of losing population, I´ll bet Rochester can ´win´ that one too.


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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
11 comments:
- Olivia said...
Soooo adorable. Reminds me so much of my girls who love being cowgirls.
- April 25, 2012 at 8:34 PM
- Carol said...
Awww so adorable! Love the little cowgirl!
- April 25, 2012 at 9:10 PM
- Kathy said...
She's soo cute! I love seeing her colored up in all different color combinations! Great job everyone!
- April 25, 2012 at 9:51 PM
- Janine said...
woowwww..great stamps
- April 25, 2012 at 10:24 PM
- Mette said...
Love her, she's just too darn cute hehe. And the DT ladies are just doing fabulous creations.
Hugs, Mette - April 25, 2012 at 11:39 PM
- Jenn Borjeson said...
OK seriously, you must stop with all of the cuteness! I'm going to go broke here! ROFL She's my favorite so far, LOVE her!!!!!! :)
- April 26, 2012 at 4:46 AM
- Sara said...
She is stinkin' cute! I love her and the fact that she is blowing bubbles! The design team did an awesome job creating with her! Hugs and Have a wonderful day!
- April 26, 2012 at 4:54 AM
- Chelle (PhotoArt/MaybeCreative) said...
Absolutely adorable. I love how Barbara put the two images together.
- April 26, 2012 at 8:22 AM
- Bonnie said...
Cute little cowgirl. I just love the DT's cards, the all look so different but all great
- April 26, 2012 at 9:54 AM
- Stampi said...
aww she is a cute as a chick in the pen..lol..that is my cowpoke compliment I believe I failed ..lol..I do love this image though :)
- April 26, 2012 at 12:41 PM
- DK Spins said...
Yeehaw Ali is ca-yute! Love all the cards/projects with this little cutie. Awesome job DT ladies!
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I'm not sure if many of you guys realized this or not, but today Tech not only released Something Else, but he was also featured on two other albums. He was featured on Five Finger Death Punch's Wrong Side of Heaven and Righteous Side of Hell (Mama Said Knock You Out), as well as Crooked I's Apex Predator (Let Me Get It) album. Maybe It's just me, but that seems like a pretty cool feat for Tech.
Tags: Apex, Crooked, Death, Else, Finger, Five, Hell, N9ne, Predator, Punch, More…Something, Tech
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Not cool enough to start a discussion about, but that's just my opinion
Yeah man it's a great look for Tech but this has all been discussed in the "Something Else" thread.
GREAT DAY.. Hard Work Pays Off.. Tech Destroys Crooked I Feature.. WOW
That's not really an opinion it was more of an insult.
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Ryan said:Not cool enough to start a discussion about, but that's just my opinion
Ryan said:
Not cool enough to start a discussion about, but that's just my opinion
yea man that is super dope. I gotta go check those features
you are the biggest bitch on this site you make all of us with the name ryan look like ignorant punks, fuck off
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Before April 19, 2005, Cardinal Josef Ratzinger talked warmly of retiring. He was looking forward to a leisurely life, with his books, his brother and his beloved gray cat back in ancient Regensburg, Germany, where he owned a house.
But his plans changed when he was elected to head the Roman Catholic Church, becoming Pope Benedict XVI. Retirement was forgotten; the expectation was that Ratzinger, now Benedict, would die occupying "the chair of Peter," as the pope's throne is known.
Monday, Benedict shocked the world by announcing he would step down at the end of February, the first pope to do that in nearly 600 years. That the decision was so startling speaks more about the history of the church he led than his longevity, which was never expected to match the eight years he served. Benedict XVI became pope two days after his 78th birthday, having already survived a stroke. He admitted then that his reign might be short. Most popes die in their 70s.
When Benedict steps down at 8 p.m. Feb. 28 in Rome, age 85 years, 318 days, he will have lived longer than all but three of his 264 predecessors. Pope John Paul II was a full year younger when he died in 2005.
"After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry," Benedict said Monday.
He went on to note: "In today's world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005."
Global reaction was immediate and respectful. President Barack Obama thanked him on behalf of all Americans and said, "I have appreciated our work together over these last four years."
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "If the pope himself has now, after thorough consideration, come to the conclusion that he no longer has sufficient strength to exercise his office, that earns my very highest respect. In our time of ever-lengthening life, many people will be able to understand how the pope as well has to deal with the burdens of aging."
French President Francois Hollande called it "a humane decision and one tied to a desire that must be respected." A spokesman for Israel's Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger told the Agence France-Presse news service that under Pope Benedict XVI, Judaism and Catholicism "became much closer . . . leading to a decrease in anti-Semitism around the world."
The move makes him the first pope since Gregory XII in 1415 to retire. As that retirement came during a power struggle between Rome and France, when there were actually two and, for a short while, three popes, some church officials argue that the last pope to retire was Celestine V in 1294.
In fact, that it is possible for a pope to retire is thanks to Celestine V, a former hermit who served only five months and was imprisoned (and, legend has it, murdered) not long after leaving the office on orders of his successor. One of a handful of accomplishments by Celestine V was to write the canon that allows retirement, which noted ill health as a possible reason.


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Our Early Bird - Tabitha Faye
She wasn't due until August 2nd, but little Tabitha Faye decided she couldn't wait any longer to arrive and popped out on July 5th. Very small but otherwise perfectly formed, Nico is absolutely smitten with his little sister.
Just wanted to come online and thank everyone on here that helped us decide on her name, and I'm sure I'll be back asking for help if we have any more children. For now though, I'm just enjoying spending time with my beautiful little family.My two bundles of love, Dominic Joseph and Tabitha Faye
July 9th, 2013 04:12 PM #3
Congratulations! I absolutely love her name!
Loving right now:
Eulalie Catherine, Cordelia Iseult, Cosima Beatrix, Cecily Morgana
Ivo Marius, Euan Casper, Remy Nathaneal, Crispin Adair
July 10th, 2013 01:49 AM #5
I love the name Tabitha. Congratulations!
Mom to James Daniel (9), William Joseph (8), Elise Marie (6), and Zachary Allan (baby)
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July 10th, 2013 10:54 AM #7
Congratulations! You children have lovely names.
Constance Helena|Gwendolen Minerva "Gwen"|Victoria Wildrose "Vi"|
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HE WROTE/SHE WROTE: This Is The End
BOB: As the Door's song says: "This is the end." The last entry of this blog. I think I wrote that because I watched Apocalypse Now Redux yesterday. But, the good news is that on the 1st of January 2007, we begin the new blog over at http://www.crusiemayer.com/workshop/.
I can hardly remember the beginning of 2006. They say time goes by faster when you get older, but 2006 was a very long year. Many good times, some hard times, yada, yada.
That's Sentimental Bob.
JENNY: That's Accurate Bob, too. I had a wonderful time, but it's a miracle we're still standing. Well, I'm not. I'm in bed with hot tea and cookies, six hundred miles away. And he's shooting at pleasure boats from the dock. In other words, all is well.
BOB: We do very much appreciate your support. We never thought there'd be a group like the CherryBombs. Years from now, as you sit around the camp-fire in the smouldering relics of our doomed civilization, you can tell your grandchildren: "I was there at the very beginning." And mightily bored they will be.
2007 will be different. Fewer conferences. More writing. The writing blog. World Peace. Cats and dogs playing together. Two of the four horseman of the Apocalypse riding by and waving with glee. Five of the seven seals broken. A beast lurching out of the darkness. Little squirrels we've helped with our little tiny instruments, capering about happily.
That's Optimistic Bob.
JENNY: A sign of the Apocalypse if there ever was one.
BOB: Yepper.
JENNY: Happy 2007, everybody. We are not doomed.
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This time around will be a little different. Our new cookbook highlights some incredibly delicious-looking, but also seriously challenging, recipes profiled in Julia Child's PBS series of the same name. I confess that I've owned the book for almost 12 years now, since I received it as a wedding gift from a fellow Smithie (thank you, Elizabeth Winch, wherever you may be!), but I've made, oh, maybe one thing out of it. It's time to amend that situation.
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Let's get on to the bread, shall we? I've been slowly getting into bread-baking over the past few years, and while I don't do it as often as I'd like, I still love trying a new basic white bread recipe when I can find one. This is a tiny bit hypocritical, because when I buy "store bread" (which my children seem to prefer, no matter what I do), I always buy whole wheat. As for homemade bread, though, nothing beats a freshly baked slice of good white bread, toasted and slathered with jam or curd or Nutella or what-have-you.
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The recipe for these White Loaves comes from baker Craig Kominiak. While I found the mixing and kneading process to be a little more complicated than I was used to, the finished product was well worth the effort. My loaves rose super-duper high, which is probably due to the yeast I used (SAF Instant). They baked beautifully and evenly, and soon we were enjoying some superlative PB&Js, grilled cheese sandwiches, and toast. Even the "store bread" lovers admitted that it was great bread.
I can't wait to read some of our newer bloggers' posts on this bread. If you're new to the group, welcome! I hope you'll add my blog to your reader, and you can also find me on Twitter (sporadically) and Pinterest (constantly).
Next time (February 21), we'll be tackling Chocolate Truffle Tartlets, on pages 382-383 of Baking with Julia, hosted by Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon, Spike of Spike Bakes, Jaime of Goods Eats 'n Sweet Treats, and little ol' me.


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Spanish-American War (Great Events from History: North American Series)
Article abstract: The United States begins a colonial empire and becomes an international power.
Summary of Event
The United States entered the Spanish-American War to liberate its Cuban neighbors from foreign rule. It emerged from the conflict in possession of a distant Philippine empire whose inhabitants rebelled against U.S. dominance. The war with Spain marked a significant turning point in U.S. history. Acquisition of an overseas empire made the United States a major power on the world stage. Within a few years, however, the people of the United States decided that the expansion achieved during 1898-1899 should not be extended. Disillusionment about the results of imperialism characterized historical memories of the conflict with Spain.
Cuba became an issue for the United States after Cuba's residents staged a revolution against Spain in 1895. The Spanish regarded Cuba as an integral part of their nation. It was "the ever faithful isle," and no Spanish government could long remain in power if it accepted the loss of Cuba without a military struggle. A bitter war ensued, in which the Spanish controlled major cities such as Havana, while the rebels dominated the countryside. In 1896, the Spanish captain general in Cuba, Valeriano Weyler, announced a tough policy of reconcentration. Cuban civilians in certain parts of the island were to be herded into the Spanish-held towns, where they could no...
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Spanish-American War (West's Encyclopedia of American Law)
The Spanish-American War of 1898 lasted only a few months. It resulted in a U.S. victory that not only ended Spain's colonial rule in the Western Hemisphere but also marked the emergence of the United States as a world power, as it acquired Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. THEODORE ROOSEVELT's military exploits in Cuba catapulted him onto the national stage and led to the vice presidency and, ultimately, the presidency.
The conflict had its origins in Spain's determined effort in the 1890s to destroy the Cuban independence movement. As the brutality of the Spanish authorities was graphically reported in U.S. newspapers, especially Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal, the U.S. public began to support an independent Cuba.
In 1897 Spain proposed to resolve the conflict by granting partial autonomy to the Cubans, but the Cuban leaders continued to call for complete independence. In December 1897, the U.S. battleship Maine was sent to Havana to protect U.S. citizens and property. On the evening of February 15, 1898, the ship was sunk by a tremendous explosion, the cause of which was never determined. U.S. outrage at the loss of 266 sailors and the sensationalism of the New York press led to cries of "Remember the Maine" and demands that the United States intervene militarily in Cuba.
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Jurors said in interviews after last month's trial that they agreed the law school unfairly passed over Teresa Wagner for jobs on the faculty. But they said they wanted to hold the school, not former dean Carolyn Jones, responsible for the discrimination and thus reached an unusual mixed verdict in the case, the Des Moines Register reported Wednesday.
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Beauty Queens from various Pageant Organizations such as Bb. Pilipinas, Mutya Ng Pilipinas, Miss World Philippines and Miss Philippines Earth unite and took part in one of the biggest and grandest Fashion Charity Gala of the year, Beauties for a Cause - RUNWAY FOR HOPE 2, held last Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Grand Ballroom of ACE Hotel and Suites, Pasig City.
Organized last year by Ms. Czarina Gatbonton ( Bb. Pilipinas World 2010) and Ms. Diane Necio (Bb. Pilipinas International 2011) it was conceived then as one-time charity event with proceeds donated to CHILD HAUZ , a half-way house for cancer-stricken children.
With the onslaught and destruction of Super Typhoon Yolanda in the Visayas the two Bb.'s together with the people behind last year's event ( Events Director John Edward Dela Vega, Pageant Mentors Jojo Mangalino, Francis Calubaquib , Julius Ornum, Rose Ann Aguilar, Mr. Dennis Abanid and Mr. Breinard Bautista) banded together and share precious time, energy and creativity in organizing this year's charity gala as a humble contribution of Philippine Pageant to the suffering countrymen in Visayas.
Over forty professional ramp models, beauty queens and celebrities walk down the ramp wearing the fabulous collections of some of the country's top fashion designers that includes Jo Rubio, Joel Acebuche, Chico estiva, Shanon Pamaong, Michael Andrei and Oz Go of Fashion Institute of the Philippines, Sonny Boy Mindo, Julius Ornum, Dave Ocampo, Niccky Martinez, Edwin Uy, Jontie Martinez and the Philippines' Ambassador of Culture and Fashion Mama Renee Salud. Highlights of the event was the participation of reigning queens of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Pia Wurtzbach (First Runner Up), Mutya Johanna Datul ( Ms. Supranational 2013) and Ariella Arida ( Ms. Universe 2013 - 3rd Runner Up) wearing elegant gowns by CUMBIA.
The entire proceeds from ticket sales as well as on-site cash and in kind donations of RUNWAY for HOPE YEAR 2 will be turned over to NGO's and Socio Civic Organizations that are focused on rehabilitating calamity-stricken areas in the Visayas.
The Beauties for a Cause - RUNWAY for HOPE YEAR 2 is presented by ACE Hotel and Suites, Major Sponsors are Urban Spoon-A Taste of Asia, Wensha Spa, REBISCO, The Bgy. Pansol Youth Organization, ATC Health Care, Whoops, K Vision, MEGABUILD 101 and Spice salon. Supported in part by David's Salon, Loreal, Bavaria Beer, Etude, Skinlux Aesthetic Center, New Placenta by Psalmstre, Mutya's Kitchen, Mr. Ferdinand Abejon and Ms. Fiona Lava- Victoria and media partners The Manila Bulletin, Jam 88.3 and Wave 89.1
Alyz henrich from venezuela - Ms. Earth 2013
Katia Wagner from Austria - Miss Air
Punika Kulsoontornrut from Thailand - Miss Water
Catharina Choi from Korea - Miss Fire
Metro Gaisano Department Store in Market Market Bonifacio Global City held a private viewing/selling of their jewelry lines dubbed as " Jewels of Hope". The event started last December 5 and will last until the 8th. Merryll Gaisano, the store Merchandising Head was present during the occasion . " There will be a big discounts for the private sale duration on our jewelry collections. Up to 50% discounts on diamonds, South Sea Pearls, colored stones and gold jewelry and there is an additional 5% off with 0% easy installment plan up to 12 months. Portion of the sale that will be generated will be donated for the benefit of Typhoon Yolanda victims thru the Viscal Foundation."
Models and beauty queens participated the mini fashion show featuring the exquisite collection of Metro Jewelries; Hannah Ruth Sison, Parul Shah, Muriel Orais, Angelie Dione Gomez, Ladylyn Riva and Liezel Ramos modeled some of the store's finest gems to the delight of the customers. Former Bb. Pilipinas World Maggie Wilson-Consunji also graced the occasion. The event was hosted by Angelia Ong and conceptualized by beauty queen maker/director Rodgil Flores.
After the private selling, there will be a public sale starting December 9 until the 29th at the Metro Department Store, Bonifacio Global City.
As the year draws to a close, another Binibini is set to make waves in another international pageant. Binibining Pilipinas-International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago hopes to be another source of inspiration and joy for Filipinos who are still reeling in the aftermath of Yolanda. "I'm Bisaya, from Masbate, and my province was also affected by Yolanda. While I can't go there personally to help them, I want to dedicate my performance in Miss International for them. I'm going to Tokyo not as Bea Santiago, but as Miss Philippines, and I am hoping to win the crown for our country," Bea declares. The 23-year-old, 5'9" stunner from Masbate has undergone months of rigorous and expert training in preparation for the Miss International 2013 pageant. From personality development, Q&A, Japanese language lessons, social graces, gym, pasarela, hair and makeup, and one-on-one coaching with Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman, Bea has got more than enough help in preparing for her upcoming pageant stint.The former model has come a long way to achieve her dream of becoming a beauty queen. Her modeling experience helped Bea develop confidence onstage, since as a child, she was painfully shy. "When I started modeling at 17, I was so shy that I couldn't even look at a guy! The first time I interacted with a male fellow model was in a shoot, and I couldn't even look at him so in the end they had to replace me. It was awkward!" Bea shares with a laugh. The former shy girl from Masbate has come a long way from her wallflower days. Being a model has helped a lot in developing her confidence, "but nothing is comparable to being in a beauty pageant; you really grow as a person," she says. Now, Bea is more than ready to walk the Miss International stage. The statuesque beauty proudly reveals her "Miss International" walk, which she thinks is one of her assets. "I have a different pasarela for Miss International," Bea shares. "For Miss International, you have to be more feminine, more relaxed, more charming, more queenly." Bea also shares a tip she got from former Miss International Precious Lara Quigaman herself. "Before Lara left for Miss International, she cut out a picture of herself and the crown, and she pasted it on her mirror. Every morning she looked at it and said, 'Hi, Miss International!' A fan of mine actually did the same thing, and I have the picture saved in my phone so I can look at it every day," she says. While Bea asserts that her own brand of personality will make her stand out in the competition, she also admits looking up to Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez as her inspiration. "I look up to Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, because she is such a personality. I am just very fascinated with her as a person, not just as a beauty queen. I love how she's so real, how she loves to travel, and how she's not afraid to love." Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Johanna Datul thinks Bea will return to the Philippines victorious. "I am confident that Bea will win the Miss International crown because she is the perfect package. She's got a fit and well-proportioned body, a beautiful face, a good heart, and a smart mind. Ang advice ko sa kanya is i-enjoy niya ang experience, maging friendly siya sa mga co-candidates niya, and ipakita niya kung sino ang totoong Bea Santiago, para mahalin siya ng lahat," Mutya says.The 53rd edition of the Miss International pageant will be held in Tokyo, Japan on December 17, 2013. Ikumi Yoshimatsu of Japan is the reigning Miss International. Bea will be competing against 78 other contestants in the pageant. The Philippines has won the Miss International crown four times: Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, Melanie Marquez in 1979, and Precious Lara Quigaman in 2005. To vote for Bea and increase her chances of bagging the country's fifth Miss International crown, visit www.miss-international.org.
One of the advocacies of Ms. Earth Beauty Pageant is to generate millions of trees for the future generation. Last November 29, 2013, selected candidates of the twelve year old pageant went to Pontefino Hotel and Residences in Batangas City. One of the highlight of their visit was the planting of Fire Trees along the highway. Aside for environmental cause, the trees will serve as an attraction for the visitors in the coming years during its flowering season. Like the Cherry Blossoms in Japan, Fire Trees flower can easily attract people for its bright orange color during its season. For their part, Pontefino Hotel and Residences make sure that nature and progress stands side by side to balance the need for changes and development as well as maintaining its environmental friendly reputation. Miss Earth Beauty Pageant will culminates on December 7, 2013 at the Versailles in Alabang, Muntinlupa City and will be telecast live over Starworld Cable Channel. Pontefino Hotel and Residences is a proud supporter of Miss Earth Beauty Pageant.
For three years in a row, Pontefino Hotel and Residences hosted the Resort Wear Competition of Miss Earth 2013 (Group 2). The event was held last November 29 at the poolside of the posh hotel. Thirty of the ninety official candidates of the international pageant show-off their best during the Resort Wear parade attended by the crème de la crème of Batangas City. The ladies enjoyed the luxury amenities of the hotel. Five lucky candidates made it for the finals of the competition which will be held before the finals of the pageant, they are - Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich, Miss Serbia Andjelka Tomasevic, Miss India Sobhita Dhuplipala, Miss Sweden Denice Andree and Miss France Sophie Garenaux. The highlight of the event was the awarding of Miss Pontefino Hotel and Residences and Miss Resorts Wear-Pontefino. Both special awards went to Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich. Present during the occasion are the executives of Pontefino led by the Chief Operating Officer Ms. Fely Ramos and Chief Finance Officer Mr. Tommy Tantoco. Pontefino Hotel and Residences is the number choice of travellers in South Luzon. Miss Earth 2013 Beauty Pageant will culminate in a grand coronation on Dember 7, Saturday at Versailles in Alabang to be telecast live over Starworld Cable Channel.
Twenty-one hunks were presented to the members of media during the Press Presentation of Mister Global Tourism Philippines 2013 held at L'opera Ristorante Italiano , Bonifacio Glabal City, Taguig. The criteria of the selection is just not focused on the striking physical features of the candidates but more importantly on character, sense of self and heart. All of which radiates and is reflected on the contestants outward appearance. Under the slogan of " ON A MISSION TO EDUCATE CHILDREN", THE Mister Global Tourism Philippines 2013 is also an event where delegates compete not on the external charm alone bu also to display characteristics of their everyday life. The winner of the pageant is the country's official representative for the Mister Global Tourism Pageant in Johanesburg, South Africa from December 7 to 14. The national finals is slated on November 30, 7pm at the Music Museum.
Urban Spoon, A taste of Asia, the newest food lovers destinantion this side of metro tendered a well attended Victory Press Conference to the newest international pageant achiever, Ms. Annalie "Ali" Forbes., who recently won as 3rd runner-up at the first ever Miss Grand International Pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand last November 19, 2013."We are very happy and honored to be visited again by Ms. Ali Forbes after her successful pageant stint in Bangkok, Thailand. We wish her all the best in all her future endeavors". Says Ms. Michelle T. Defensor, the President and CEO of Urban Spoon."I feel so lucky and blessed to be honored as 3rd runner-up from among 71 candidates of Miss Grand International , at least naipagpatuloy ko ang winning streak ng Pilipinas this year sa international pageant competition. Inaalay ko ang tagumpay na ito sa lahat ng Pilipino, lalo na sa mga nasalanta ng Typhiin Yolanda. Now I'm back I'm very much willing to share my time in helping our countrymen in the relief operation and rehabilitation efforts". Quips Ali.The Victory Press Conference coincides with the Official media launching of RUNWAY for Hope 2, A Charity Fashion Gala for the benefits of Typhoon Yolanda victims. Organized and to be participated by top models and beauty queens, the second year of Runway for Hope is a collective effort of individuals who share time and resources in order to help calamity stricken areas of the Visayas. Fashion designers, Eventologist, Make-Up Artisits and Beauty Queens, from various pageant institutions will gather to support this event. Which will be held on December 8, 2013 at ACE Hotel and Suites in Pasig City.For ticket inquiries and other means on how you can help, just like the official FB Page of Beauties for A Cause, Runway for Hope 2 or call Francis Calybaquib, Promotion and Marketing at 09065127820 or Miss Czarina Gatbonton ( Bb. Pilipinas World 2010) Runway for Hope 2 project head at 09154203155.Runway for Hope 2 , a Charity fashion Gala for the benefit of typhoon Yolanda victims is presented by ACE Hotel and Suites, and supported by Urban Spoon, Hon. Breinard Bautista, Wensha Spa, ATC Corporation and BGY. Pansol Youth Organization.
The Send-Off Party of Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2013 winners Andrea Koreen Medina and Angeli Dione Gomez in their respective international competitions held at the lobby of Midas Hotel in Pasay City. Eighteen Year Old Koreen Medina of Quezon City is the country's official delegate to the 42nd Miss Intercontinental Pageant to be held at Maritim Hotel Madgeburg, Magdeburg, Germany on December 14, 2013. Sixty one delegates from around the world will compete for the crown currently worn by Daniela Chalbaud, Miss Intercontinental 2012 of Venezuela.
A Mass Communication Freshman of St. Paul University, Koreen earn the right to represent the Philippines by winning one of the top crowns of Mutya ng Pilipinas Pageant held last July 26 at the NBC Tent in Taguig City. She was also the recipient of five special citations namely Mutya ng Sheridan, Best in Talent, Mutya ng Zen Institute, Mutya ng Careline by Ever Belina and Mutya ng Lancaster Hotel Manila.
This five foot six charmer is the daughter of Mr. Jesse Philipp C. Medina and Esperansa L. Garcia Medina. In her spare time she dabbles in singing, dancing, acting and modeling and plans to enter the mainstream entertainment field if given the chance.
"I really do admire Miss Megan Young, our current Miss World, for she not only personify beauty but intellect as well, her successful transformation from an entertainment celebrity to an international beauty titleholder is amazing. I do hope that like her, I may also bring home the first Miss Intercontinental Title for the Philippines." says Koreen.
Meanwhile, , Angeli Dione Gomez, (2013 Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International) expressed her confidence in representing the Philippines and bringing home once again the crown at the Miss Tourism International Pageant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2013.
"I have prepared and trained very hard for this, I have been praying hard to win, and I'am thankful and feel blessed with the tremendous support I'm getting from my parents Albert Gomez and Gwendolyn Barbas, my friends and kasimanwa in Cebu and this motivates me to aim for a back to back win for the Philippines in the pageant," said the twenty year old stunner from Cebu City during the Send Off Press Conference given in their honor last November 27, 2013 at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City.
Prior to winning this year's Mutya ng Pilipinas crown, Angeli earlier won the 2012 Reyna ng Aliwan title representing Cebu. She is currently taking a film course at the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City and hopes to pursue a career as a film maker, producer and set designing. As a beauty queen, her main advocacy is to establish housing and rehabilitation centers for the homeless kids and victims of various abuses.
With her Mutya title comes the task of helping promote Philippine tourism, and Angeli is more than eager to play the part. She wants to begin bragging about Cebu specifically Moalboal which she hails for being a great dive spot.
The Philippines will once again grace the International Pageant scene as two College students vie for the first ever Miss & Mister Campus World titles to be held this year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia come December 5, 2013.
19-year old Maria Isabelle 'Marisse' Zaragoza Mendoza of Longos, Malabon and native of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur will wear the Miss Philippines sash while 23-year old Roland William Ayalde De Dios of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija will be this year's Mister Philippines.
Marisse is a 4th year student at San Beda College Manila taking up Human Resource Development Management and hopes to be a successful HR Practioner and Flight Attendant someday. This will be her first International Pageant after participating as finalist in the 2013 Miss Tourism World Philippines last May 19, 2013. When asked about her expectations from the upcoming competition, Marisse said 'I expect that I am going to give my best shot and that I will be successful in giving pride to our country'. This 5'6 beauty will be wearing wardrobes including National Costume and Evening Gown designed by Jontie Martinez.
On the other hand, William is currently on his 2nd year BS Education course at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology. His ambition in life is to have his own business and to be a teacher. He won the titles Mister Cabanatuan 2012 and Ginoong Filipinas Nueva Ecija Turismo 2011. 'Sa pagsali ko sa Pageant na ito, gusto ko sana na matupad ang mga pangarap ko para mabago ang buhay namin at makalaban dala ang bandila ng Pilipinas. Kilalanin ako ng mga tao na kahit minsan ay di ko naisip na magagawa ko' William said when being asked about his own expectations from the contest. This 6 footer and part-time model will wear a Rodell Salvador and Dennis Celestial creations for the contest.
The pageant will be participated by student delegates from all over Asia and will carry the mission to recognize the role of student as equal partners in development and promote youth empowerment.
Thirty-two out of 90 environmental savvy candidates for Miss Earth 2013 visited Yoshinoya Japanese Restaurant branch at the Robinsons Galeria in Pasig City last November 25, 2013. Yoshinoya is one of the most popular Japanese restaurant here in metropolis one of the sponsor of the 12 year old international beauty pageant.
Yoshinoya was born in 1899 under the ingenuity of its founder, a Japanese, named Eikichi Matsuda. Our story begins at Nihonbashi, a humble fish market in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, on the outskirts of Edo Castle where Mr. Matsuda created a delicious recipe of beef and rice known as Gyudon (beef bowl). Named for his birthplace of Yoshino-Cho, Osaka, Mr. Matsuda's restaurant featured delicious, affordable and fast meals. It was an entirely new concept in Japanese culture, and both the hard-working fisherman and market visitors embraced it. Yoshinoya was an instant hit. In 1923, Japan was hit by the Great Kanto Earthquake and Yoshinoya had to move to Tsukiji with the rest of the fish market and throngs of hungry patrons continued to enjoy Yoshinoya's original gyūdon, or Beef Bowl.
In 1946, Mizuho Matsuda, son of Eikichi Matsuda, turned the business into a 24-hour restaurant and rapidly gained wide spread popularity in Japan. In 1958, it became a corporate company operating on a chain store system. Yoshinoya boasts of more than 100 years of tradition. Yoshinoya has grown to be one of the most important brands in Japan and boasts of more than 1,000 outlets, making it one of the biggest fast-food chains in Japan. To date, there are more than 1200 outlets around the world, namely Japan, USA, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia and the Philippines. Soon, it will open in Thailand and Vietnam as part of its expansion program in the Asian region.
Yoshinoya's logo, the "bull horn" was invented by Yoshinoya's Mizuho Matsuda, with orange as its main color and has been adopted as Yoshinoya's log since 1899. The idea of the "bull horn" logo was derived from the initial letter of Yoshinoya "Y) while the rope surrounding the horn represents "Yokozuna" ranking (winner) in Japanese sumo-wrestling, also representing the Yokozuna quality of our food. The surrounding rope is made of 27 rice grains and the whole log means Yoshinoya sells the "best beef bowls"
Beef Bowl ( Gyudon ) is Yoshinoya's specialty. It is the same product profile where Yoshinoya operates in other parts of the world. The core product is prepared using premium beef with the special beef stock over steaming bowl of white rice.
Other than the Beef Bowl, the following are the product offerings ( prices may change without prior notice ). There are currently six branches in Metro Manila: SM MEGAMALL, SM MALL OF ASIA, SM MANILA, SM NORTH EDSA, ROBINSONS GALLERIA, AND GLORIETTA 1.
Yoshinoya is a proud supporter of Miss Earth 2013 Beauty Pageant!
The New Crown Jewels of Miss Earth 2013 by Ramona HaarReport by: Francis Calubaquib and Noli BeriosoOver the years, the Miss Earth Pageant proved to be a very effective channel, not just to promote the Philippines as top tourist destination but also its beauty and talented people and a leading force in echoing environmental concerns and issues.This year, aside from the ninety gorgeous delegates vying for the coveted crown currently worn by Teresa Fajksova of Czech Republic, a brand new attraction is in the offing with the introduction of three brand new crown jewels to be awarded to three elemental winners of Miss Earth 2013. (Miss Air, Miss Water and Miss Fire)These three brand new crowns will complement the existing Miss Earth Crown introduce last 2009 by noted Filipina Jeweler and Gemogolist based in Florida, USA, Miss Ramona Haar. The Miss Earth Crown has become a symbol of unpolished pulchritude and enduring advocacy through the years. It features various gemstones endemic to the countries participating in Miss Earth Pageant which they donated as a symbol of cooperation towards a universal goal of saving Mother Earth."It's always been my advocacy to promote the talent and ingenuity of our Filipino craftsmen, which can very well compete with other countries, that's why this year, I've decided to conceptualize and design a brand new elemental crowns for Miss Earth Court of Honors." says Miss Haar a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) at The Gemological Institute of America in San Diego California, during an interview at the Press Presentation of Miss Earth 2013 Candidates held last November 21 at F1 Hotel in Taguig City.The Elemental Crown Jewels designed and made exclusively for Miss Earth Pageant, are of the same size and weight and only varies in color depending on the type of elements in which it represent. Yellow for Miss Earth Air, Blue for Miss Earth Water and Red for miss Earth Fire. These crowns are handcrafted 100% in recycled sterling silver. The braided silver wire is used to form recurring spiral motifs and decorative curvilinear patterns. The entire crown is decorated with individually prong set multi-shaped citrine and zirconias and accented with pave set clear and cubic zirconias. The new Miss Earth 2013 and her court of honor will have a fashion pictorial with their respective crown jewels immediately upon their coronation. The photos will be included in a planned book by Miss Ramona Haar that will feature her finest jewelry design made by Filipino Craftsmen.Who are the lucky girls who will have the distinct honor of wearing these crowns? We will all find out come Coronation Night to be held at Verseilles, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, on December 7, 2013 at 8:00pm. It will be telecast live on FOX Network's Starworld Channel and will be aired at ABS CBN Channel 2 on December 8, Sunday at 10am.
Rizal, 20 November 2013 – Psalmstre Enterprises, Inc, maker of New Placenta and New Placenta for Men welcomed selected official candidates of Miss Earth 2013 at their manufacturing plant in Taytay, Rizal.
The delegates came in Carousel Productions coaster and were welcomed with flowers by no less than PEI CEO and Founder Jaime V. Acosta. During the brief welcome ceremony, Acosta bid the delegates good luck and thanked them for their memorable visit albeit their busy schedule. Pre-pageant activities are in full swing as the coronation night nears which is scheduled on December 7, 2013.
As delegates sat attentively for the product presentation, some have admitted to having known the product prior to their visit. Apparently, they follow the reigning Miss Earth-Air Stephany Stefanowitz, who is incidentally the New Placenta celebrity endorser.
After the tour of the plant, a sumptuous lunch awaited them at the premises where delegates enjoyed the local cuisine and mingled with the invited members of the press.
Stefanowitz, who came looking regal and classy, was very accommodating to the ladies. Braving the scorching heat that day, she led the equally gorgeous candidates in posing for photos with invited guests and PEI staff. Some were vocal in admiring the local hospitality and the food. All in all, it was a quite an experience for the ladies, who came to represent the different regions of the world.
"This is precisely how we want to welcome them. Year after year, we sponsor Miss Earth and we make an effort to give them a warm welcome when they come to visit our plant. Being environment advocates themselves, they appreciate how we value the use of natural ingredients in our products. Like we presented earlier, Psalmstre's New Placenta shares their legacy in promoting beauty with a cause," quips Acosta.
Ariella Arida, the stunning 5'8" beauty from Alaminos, Laguna, placed 3rd runner up at the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant at the Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia! Ariella's run continues the consistent top five finishes of Filipina candidates in the last four years, and has equaled Shamcey Supsup's feat in 2011.Gabriela Isler of Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2013. Since leaving for Russia last month, Ariella has been busy doing photo shoots and interviews, attending sponsor events, and bonding with her fellow Miss Universe candidates. Ariella was also one of the few lucky candidates to be picked out to model for the Tony Ward collection during the Moscow Fashion week, and was also among the few chosen to shoot a commercial for Mercedes Benz. Ariella also did very well during the preliminary rounds as she proudly showed off her national costume, sashayed across the stage in her red bikini, and walked with regal grace in her stunning yellow evening gown. For her Q&A, Ariella answered, "I do believe we should invest in education and that is my primary advocacy. Education is the primary source and the ticket to a better future." "I am very thankful and happy for my 3rd runner up win in the Miss Universe pageant. I'm glad that I got to continue the country's top five winning streak. I know I did my best, and I hope that I was able to bring joy to my fellow Filipinos," said Ariella right after the pageant. Ariella now shifts her focus to helping out her fellow Filipinos who were affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda. She has volunteered to join the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc.'s efforts to assist the victims of the typhoon. As a start, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. will donate P1 million for relief efforts. The Miss Universe 2013 pageant was held at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia. This is the 62nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant, and was participated in by 86 countries. Following Gabriela Isler is 1st runner up Patricia Yurena Rodriguez of Spain, 2nd runner up Constanza Baez of Ecuador, 3rd runner up Ariella Arida of the Philippines, and 4th runner up Jakelyne Oliviera of Brazil. Ariella was the only Asian candidate in the top 5.Rounding up the Top 16 were Amy Willerton of Great Britain, Manasi Moghe of India, Erin Brady of USA, Olga Storozhenko of Ukraine, Yaritza Reyes of Dominican Republic, Fabiana Granados of Costa Rica, Jin Ye of China, Whulandary of Indonesia, Monic Perez of Puerto Rico, Nastassja Bolivar of Nicaragua, and Dominique Rinderknecht of Switzerland. Ariella's top five victory is an impressive addition to Binibining Pilipinas' golden year, following Mutya Johanna Datul's Miss Supranational 2013 victory last September.
Rizalina Del Rosario Asa, a housewife and a business woman based in Portland, Oregon USA is the Philippines representative for Mrs. World 2013 in Guangzhou, China from November 14 to 23., Riza is not just another ordinary plain housewife living in the United States of America. Her hard working attitude and determination touched other lives set as bench mark to many Filipinas here and in abroad. Her resilient attitude towards about everything is her secret to a very successful life.Born under the zodiac sign of Capricorn fifty summers ago to parents Bartolome De Rosario and Marina Bonifacio in Santa Monica, Hagonoy Bulacan, Riza (as she fondly called by her peers) grew up in a humble home in her native province. Despite of many obstacles and life challenges, she finished her elementary education at the Tampok Elementary School and her high school at Hagonoy Institute with flying colors. "I can considered myself lucky at that time because our parents were supportive of our schooling in spite of the hard times due to economic recession". She took up B.S. in Custom Administartion at the Philippine Marinetime Institute in college. "My first job after graduation was at the Asian Pacific Brokers, It's a worthwhile job I can say, and I was able to help my family to have a decent living. Somehow, my position in the company honed my potentials to become a more responsible and dedicated not only as an employee but also as a private person". At the turn of the century, Riza met Frederick Asa from a well known political clan in Puting Kahoy, Lipa Batangas and in 2003 they got married. The couple decided to migrate in the United States. "My in-laws were based in Portland Oregon. They owned and operate a nursing home for aged citizens. It's a very challenging and stressful line of business, but I can tell you that the most rewarding part of business is not the monetary aspect. We are more concerned of the end result evaluation of each patients that went to undergo the therapy". Because of the very encouraging feedbacks, the couple decided to build their own version of private home for elderly. "Our main service is called "Traumatic Brain Injury" or TBA and we can proudly say that it's one of a kind in the US. Our entire team at the nursing home were all proud to be of service to elderly people who needs extra love and care to ease them up from their illness". In addition to her many accolades, Riza is also a beauty queen in her own right. She was proclaimed "Mrs. Portland Phil-Am 2010". "Actually, my title enables me to reach out to more Filipinos in Portland and in the Philippines. I was able to stand up with the title's advocacy to help our kababayans who were usually victims of natural calamities". Riza is also active member of different clubs in the Oregon (Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce, Kapampangan Organization of Portland and La Pieta Prayer Group International). "These clubs main purpose is to uplift the life of our fellow Filipinos here not only emotionally but more importantly in spiritual aspect". Her husband Fred was also elected President of Filipino-Amercan Association and Vicinity of Portland, Oregon. The couple became a household name to the Filipino Community in Oregon because of their worthy projects and undying support to their fellow Filipinos living there. "We even staged a huge fashion show here and we invited selected local designers to show their creations and at the same time to promote our local fabrics and the Philippine made couture". Riza was blessed to have two wonderful children. "My eldest is Maria,26 and she used to be part of German Moreno's show in GMA 7 until she got married to PBA player William Wilson of Barangay Ginebra. She is now a mother herself to a very beautiful and healthy baby girl. During the typhoon Pedring aftermath, she formed a group of volunteers to help our kababayans in Hagonoy, they brought basic needs there like water, food and medicines. "Parang namana ng anak ko ang aking pagiging matulungin and I am very proud of her good deeds. My youngest is seven year old Ashon and he's in Grade One back in Portland". During her spare time, Riza and her amigas goes to ballroom dancing session. "I really love dancing and it makes me feel energetic, pang alis ng stress ha ha ha…. I also goes to gym for my regular workout and occasionaly I jogged with my husband. I must admit na kailangan na natin yan, I am not getting any younger". She also has a passion in cooking. She told this writer that her version of Filipino dish Adobo is to die for. "The secret of my Adobo lies on the combination of condiments. I use a popular brand of sauce, apple sider vinegar, pepper and sugar. I am a healthy food buff so most of the time I prepared vegetables and fish based dishes". Riza looks every inch a successful and contented woman. "At this stage of my life, the only thing that I can ask from Someone up there is continues peace and love within our family and of course for the country to gain more respect from the rest of the world". Like many of today's strong women, Riza Asa will definitely continue to shine like a precious gem, exuding beauty and strength to inspire other people to make their life worth living for. Goddluck Riza in your quest for Mrs. World crown!


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- Geriatric dermatology
- basal cell carcinoma
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Administrative Appointments
- Director of the Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Clinic, Stanford Dermatology (2011 - present)
- Director of Adult Dermatological Clinical Trials, Stanford Dermatology (2007 - present)
Honors and Awards
- Research Scholar Award, American Skin Association (2013)
- Career Development Award, Dermatology Foundation (2009)
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (2007)
Professional Education
Residency: | Stanford University Hospital and Clinics - Dermatology Department CA (2007) |
Fellowship: | Stanford University Hospital and Clinics - Dermatology Department CA (2004) |
Residency: | UCSF - Department of OB/GYN and REI CA (2002) |
Internship: | UCSF - Department of OB/GYN and REI CA (2000) |
Medical Education: | Harvard Medical School MA (1999) |
Board Certification: | Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology (2007) |
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DERM 299 (Aut) - Medical Scholars Research
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Current Research and Scholarly Interests
Our current studies focus on aging and skin cancers in human beings and are translational in nature:
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2) genetics and epigenetics of skin cancers and drug resistance
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4) novel therapies for non-melanoma skin cancers
5) induced pluripotent stem cells for regenerative and therapeutic purposes
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- Not Recruiting A Study of Pharmacokinetic Drug Interaction Study of the Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor GDC-0449 in Combination With Rosiglitazone or Combined Oral Contraceptive in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors That Are Refractory to Standard Therapy or for Whom No Standard Therapy Exists
- Not Recruiting Vismodegib in Treating Patients With Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Recruiting An Observational Study of Treatment Patterns and Effectiveness and Safety Outcomes in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma and Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome Patients(RegiSONIC)
- Not Recruiting A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Vismodegib (GDC-0449, Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor) in Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Phase 1 Study of the Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor IPI-926 in Adult Patients with Solid Tumors Cancer Clinical Research, doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-12-3654
- Geriatric dermatology Part I. Geriatric pharmacology for the dermatologist JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY 2013; 68 (4)
- Rejuvenation of Gene Expression Pattern of Aged Human Skin by Broadband Light Treatment: A Pilot Study JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY 2013; 133 (2): 394-402
- Identification of genes promoting skin youthfulness Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2013
- Surgical excision after neoadjuvant therapy with vismodegib for a locally advanced basal cell carcinoma and additional resistant basal cell carcinomas in a Gorlin's syndrome patient JAMA Dermatology 2013; 149 (5): 639-41
- New onset of keratoacanthomas after vismodegib for locally advanced basal cell carcinomas: a report of two cases JAMA Dermatology 2013; 149 (2): 242-3


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she was forced to bow out to avoid revealing to the public during confirmation that obama is working for the saudis. ambassador and team were funneling libyan weapons to syrian rebels (muslim brotherhood) via turkey, and training them. you will soon hear about assad using chem weapons on his people, but it will really be the us trained rebels doing it. this will give obama the excuse to take out assad and install the brotherhood there. just as the saudis want him to.
#1, definitely Rice had a lot of beans to spill, wasn´t gonna happen. And I do think that obama gets his marching orders from overseas, but it´s likely be a much larger coalition that just the Saudis. Have to include the old school Soviets as his puppet handlers, maybe ChiComs also.
Bengazhi wasn´t Rice primary problem.She actually had no business commenting on it as a UN ambassador. This was in the state dept,pentagon and intelligence purview.What did Rice in was her willingness to lie for Obama on 5 different networks,well after it was known it was a terror attack.Nobody really knows what went wrong with the narrative about the video being blamed,which all Obama hacks were happy to embrace as the storyline.My guess is the Seals getting involved exposed the lie.When you look at an Egyptian being the main thug in the embassy attack,that tells me the riots in Egypt were coordinated with the Libyan attack to cover up the real reason Stevens was killed. He was killed by his own government with the aid of terrorists.You almost have to laugh at the fact Rice willingly went around lying about this for Obama´s sake and he winds up throwing her under the bus. If nothing was wrong here,she´d be up for the job.
She is a "documented" LIAR and needs to be run out of public life. It´s people like her who give us "all" a bad name.....!
anybody heard any media interviews with the 30+ survivors? why are they hidden?the embassy is in tripoli, not benghazi. that´s why it was undefended. just what were they doing there?
And her demeanor.
As usual, the American press continues to feign ignorance about this story, as we learn the facts from London. Just continued lies of omission from the NYY, WaPo and other pathetic newsies on this side of the pond..... How telling is that!Always willing to print accusatory tales of GOP racism when a black candidate does not receive congressional or national support, the silence of Old Media on this story is roaringly loud. Nobody bought the race card this round. Oooops.Thus, it appears that John Kerry, who served in Viet Nam, will replace Hillary .... so she can prepare her presidential campaign for 2016..... Dontcha love it when they go after each other. Pass the popcorn.
Rice is an inept puppet of another inept puppet. She was never nominated, just rumored for the position.Now, we´ll have to put up with the long-faced Brahman liar - Jane Fonda-like traitor. Thanks a lot zippy voters!
There was never any chance that Rice would be under oath anywhere in this universe. Kenya boy told her to decline and decline she did. It´s all theater.Another lackey gets thrown under the bus.
We the people are still waiting to hear the gory details, while all the Goobermint employees involved in this fiasco are still receiving paychecks without a single suspension.
Well, that and her love of murderous African dictators...
We seem to be forgetting that Susan Rice, on that fateful sunday morning, added a bit of nonsense to the ´video caused the riot´ by saying that Al Queada had been ´decimated.´I don´t think that was even offered by the dimwitted old man, Clapper, who is in charge of of the DNI operation.(decimated was being misused by Susan Rice - it does not mean nearly eliminated - instead, it means reduced by a tenth. Roman Emperor Caligula was the one who killed one tenth of his army each year to keep everyone scared. The former CEO of GE did the equlvalent to his managers every year - the bottom 10% were terminated.)
She was brought down by the bubbas.
She was raised by a father who blamed being black as the reason he was not successful in life. Her entire history has been one of being an aggrieved, pugnacious victim. In her mind (and she will shout it to the world)her not becoming sos was because she was black.


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A downtown Ann Arbor landmark will be losing some of its identity Monday when the signage is removed from the closed Borders flagship store "01" on East Liberty Street.
The owners of the building are donating the letters to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation for the purpose of raising funds.
The Binc Foundation, which Borders employees began in 1996 to help booksellers with emergency financial assistance, has expanded since the liquidation of Borders stores and now assists anyone working in bookstores nationwide.
The letters will be sold during the month of January, and anyone interested in purchasing any of the letters should email the foundation.
Pamela French, executive director of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, believes that this may be the last Borders signage remaining, since most of the other locations have been stripped.
"We are in contact with thousands of Borders alumni across the country, and although they have moved on to other jobs, their time and experiences at Borders provided very fond memories," said French. "Giving those people the opportunity to take home a small piece of the Borders they loved will be like returning these letters to their family."
Hughes Properties, based in Bingham Farms, acquired the long-term rights to redevelop the two-story, 44,000-square-foot retail space at 612 E. Liberty at Maynard, where Borders closed its doors in 2011. It was formerly the home of Jacobson's department store.
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Two days after "Presidio Habitats" opened in the Presidio of San Francisco, a stunning 1,491-acre national park in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, Hal Fischer took a visitor on a tour of the art installation. Fischer is the director of special projects for the FOR-SITE Foundation, the San Francisco arts nonprofit that spearheaded the show, for which 11 international architects, artists and designers created conceptual habitats for the park's animal residents. The first site-based exhibition organized for and presented in a United States national park, the pieces in "Presidio Habitats" will be up for a full year, until May 15, 2011 — unless furry and winged residents actually move into their new high-design homes, in which case their leases will be extended indefinitely, by decree of Presidio Trust naturalists. But will the Western screech owl actually find the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's glazed blue-and-white porcelain vessels hospitable, tethered in the branches of a cypress tree? Only time shall tell. Read more…
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Was thinking what title to write this time, I got a problem now every day since bought this piece of junk. Seriously this mobo starts to piss me off.. 1. XFast USB technology, driver installed OK, works fine AS IS on default settings --> when go click settings from Turbo to Normal mode --> BSOD :shadedshu tested few times and always the same bad bad result 2. Turbo 50 Technology --> set it in BIOS, computer booting alright but then total FREEZE after few seconds, tried few times always the same result These are probs which doesn't affect my normal usage of computer but anyway it does NOT work as designed! Anyone from Asrock here? I want to hear some happy users praising Ascock Pro3, maybe won't return it if it's up to certain drivers versions etc.
turbo 50 is overclocking = your overclock is not stable = overclock by hand xfast usb doesn't work with all devices
I'm having no serious issues at all with my ASRock Z68 Pro3-M. My only qualms with the board is its shoddy PWM fan control after updating to BIOS 1.40 I noticed tuning the speed of my PWM fan required more effort after the latest BIOS updated. There is still the "Target Fan Speed" and "Target Temperature" but it required more fiddling to get my PWM fan to ramp up at the appropriate temperature/time, instead of waiting until 55C to spin my fan at 3000 RPM... Now I have Target Fan Speed set to 7 and Target Temperature at 45C, this seems to work great, max Intel Burn Test temps of around 67C at 4.2 Ghz 1.26'ish volts (- Offset mode). I'm replacing the only 92mm fan on my Xigmatek cooler with 2 Scythe Kama Flex 92mm PWM fans and plugging them into a PWM Y splitter which is plugging into the only PWM header on this ASRock board. So far so good with this board for me. Its a Z68 Micro ATX board with good features and doesn't break the bank. /edit I haven't messed with the Xfast stuff and probably never will, sounds like BS to me. Though I will say the Asrock Extreme Tuning Utility seems more intuitive and friendly than the software Asus has. You might get more support from TweakTown forums, ASRock has an official tech support sub forum on there - http://forums.tweaktown.com/asrock/
List continues: 3. I also have smthg wrong with setting Fans speed.. PWM spins only at 900rpm, no other speed possible and Chassis 2 fan not even recognized by mobo. 4. New problem this morning - started computer from cold (it was off last night) and it gives "BOOTMGR is missing, press Ctrl+Alt+Del..". Went to BIOS checked everything is default, only RAM profile 1 loaded, Fan settings tweaked for more silence and SATA mode is AHCI as supposed to be - restart computer, it works fine. Shut down, cold start and again the same BOOTMGR... msg thanks for pointing me to asrock sub-forum there..
Sorry to thread necro but I have had issues with this board as well. OCing is very hard with this board. I can manually set the voltages and it will not boot but if I let the but auto everything and just set the multi then it is rock stable? Also With the newer bioses my mouse in the bios is inverted which makes it useless! This may all change when I get a decent set of ram in the board and try from there. There is a beta bios I am planning on testing tonight to see if it will clock any better.
You're not alone with your mouse being inverted on the newer BIOS. I actually ended up flashing back to BIOS 1.40 because of the mouse issue. I haven't really tried OC'ing at all on this board with my 2500K. I ran it at 4 Ghz for awhile, but I'm not sure how mine is with OC'ing. I imagine this board can't take my 2500K to 5 Ghz like my Asus P67 Pro did. Doesn't really bother me though, with BF3 and a 2500K 3.3 Ghz and 5 Ghz there is no difference - it's all up to the job of the GPU at high resolutions.
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