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To the Stars Through Difficulties: A Kansas Renga in 150 Voices
Publisher: Mammoth Publications, 2012, ISBN 978-0-9837995-9-7.
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Based on the renga unfolding at http://150Kansaspoems.wordpress.com, this 150-part poem brings together poets throughout and beyond Kansas with a connection to this state of mind and geographical mosaic of place. A "renga" is a collaborative poem based on the Japanese haiku form, often about nature. Poets in the chain take readers across the mythological as well as physical landscape of Kansas. Each poet begins with the seed of an idea from the poem before, writes, and leads the way for the next poet, all the way to the end. Mirriam-Goldberg explains, "The renga draws together descendants of pioneers, lovers of dogs or cats or both, attorneys and people who've spent time in jail, old hippies and young activists, social workers and psychologists, mothers and grandfathers, mathematicians and dancers, college professors emeritus and current students. In our poetic conversation, we celebrate Kansas and make community with readers."


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Give round one of Guernsey Countys battle on the volleyball court to Meadowbrook High, but give Cambridge credit for making the Lady Colts earn it.
Meadowbrook broke out to an 11-3 lead in game one, only to have Cambridge put together a dramatic 10-point rally to take the lead before the Lady Colts regrouped and gained a 15-13 triumph.
Game two was all MHS, as the visitors broke away from a 4-3 lead with the matchs final 11 points to complete the sweep and boost their early-season record to 4-1.
Obviously, Cambridge didnt give up, Meadowbrook coach Mike Rawlings said of the Lady Bobcats first game comeback. They were digging balls...playing great defense and outhustling us. I think we felt we were going to coast to 15 once we got ahead.
Once they got the lead, we stepped it up, though, the MHS coach continued, and we didnt do that against Coshocton. Its tough to turn intensity on and off. You have to be able to maintain it the entire match.
Its frustrating Rawlings added. I dont know how you can play your big rival and not be fired up to play your best all night.
Meadowbrook bolted to an early 4-1 lead behind a pair of service aces from sophomore Katie Lee. An ace by Cambridges Jessica Lynn had the hosts within 6-3 moments later, but senior Courtney Milton put together five straight service points, aided by a pair of kills from Lee, to extend the Colts lead to 11-3.
Cambridge regrouped behind solid serving from Kelsey Folkert, Jessica Johnson and Kelly Black to stun the visitors with a 10-point flurry, good for a 13-11 Lady Bobcat advantage.
Milton was back at the service line for MHS, however, and she earned four straight points, including a monster kill by Lee, a tip by Paige Diehl and a CHS mishit, to finish off a 15-13 victory.
In game two, another four-point run on Milton serves got the Lady Colts off to a 4-1 lead. Cambridge trimmed the margin to 4-3, but six in a row off of Milton serves; four straight by Amy Graham (two more kills by Lee); and a game-ending service point by Lee closed it out.
Milton finished with 15 points (four aces); Graham had nine points, 11 assists, five digs and two blocks; Lee collected seven kills and four digs; Jenn Woodby dished out seven assists; and Tiffany Capers added three kills.
Rawlings was pleased with the efforts of Milton and Lee in particular.
We changed our rotation and that doesnt put Courtney at the service line enough, the MHS coach related, but she has a devastating service when shes on.
If there was a bright spot, it was Katie Lee, Rawlings stated. She served well, passed well, covered well and hit some great shots. Its nice to see her coming back (from the injury) so well.
Statistically for Cambridge (1-4), Folker collected five points, had four kills and two blocks; Samantha Lilienthal drilled six kills; Whitney Milligan had four blocks and three kills; Johnson had three points, three kills and three blocks; and Lynn added three points and four kills.
Meadowbrooks reserves improved to 5-0 with a 15-3, 15-10 win. Katie Sichina topped the MHS jayvees with 17 points and four kills; Tabi Thompson had 13 assists; Kelli Coulter had seven points and three kills; and Shelly Wilson added four kills.
NEXTBoth teams are in action Saturday, Meadowbrook hosting Martins Ferry and Harrison Central in a triangular starting at 10 a.m. and Cambridge at Dover at 5:30.

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The Data Report Episode 12: Malicious Tools
Compliance into the Weeds-Episode 50, Where's the Upside?
Day 12 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-Keeping Track of Current Events
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Across the Board-Episode 4, Why Wells Fargo Needs Compliance Expertise on its Board
Day 11 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-the Desktop Risk Assessment
Leadership Lessons from Dunkirk
Day 10 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-Controls Testing
FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 345-Mike Volkov on Linde Gas and CDM Smith declinations
The Data Report Episode 11: Don't Be an Easy Target
Day 9 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-the Fraud Audit
Cloud computing security
Day 8 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-the Culture Audit
Compliance into the Weeds-Episode 49, Mattis Memo on Ethics
Day 7 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-the Supply Chain Audit
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Day 5 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-Auditing of Third Parties
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Justin and Shawna Wrisinger, Bethany, formerly of Richmond, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jackson Chad Wrisinger. Jackson was born at 2:19 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8 at North Kansas City Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz., and was 20 inches long. Jackson joins brother Reece, 6, and sister Kennedy, 5.
Maternal grandparents are Robert and Kelly Bilton, Orrick. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Laura Wrisinger, Richmond. Maternal great-grandmother is Mary Bilton.
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Diane Hirakawa
You could say that swimming saved Diane Hirakawa's life.
Diane has polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic disorder that eventually (and almost always) leads to kidney failure in the absence of a transplant. Until recently, Diane was close to end-stage renal failure. Throughout this years-long process, she has been a regular on Mission Valley YMCA's Masters swim team. Between dialysis and other testing, she managed to drive four times a week from Chula Vista to swim and connect with her friends in the Masters program.
Diane waited, patiently at first, and then, desperately, for eight years on both UCSD and UCLA's kidney transplant lists. In the meantime, several Y members attempted to be donors. Then, in January 2014, something special happened. The wife of a Masters swimmer came up as a match on "the chain," an organ-donor exchange program. Thanks to friendship, a sense of community, and complete selflessness and altruism, she donated her kidney to a patient in another city, allowing Diane to move up the transplant list and receive the organ she desperately needed.
Diane's transplant was successful, and both Diane and the wife of our Masters swimmer (who asked to remain anonymous) are recovering and doing well. To date, there are 34 Masters swimmers and Y members who pick up Diane at 3 a.m., twice weekly, and drive her to 6:30 a.m. follow-up appointments at UCLA Medical Center.
Our Masters swimmers prove, once again, that the Y is far more than a gym. The "teams" of people within are making connections and finding common ground in a passion for healthy living and looking out for others.
See below for the original story we posted about Diane, from 2011.
Meet DIANE HIRAKAWA
pASSIONATE ABOUT LIFE
Some people like to swim. Others, like Diane Hirakawa, are passionate about it. But it wasn't always that way. When exercise-induced asthma forced her to cut back on running and dancing, her doctors suggested swimming. She's currently a member of the Masters Swim program at Mission Valley YMCA. And while many team members compete throughout the United States, Diane also swims for her health.
Diane has polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic disorder that eventually leads to kidney failure. Unfortunately, her condition is very close to end-stage renal failure, and she's currently on the University of California–San Diego kidney transplant list for a living kidney. The wait for a cadaver kidney is eight years and, as Diane put it, "I can't wait that long."
Of course, people who know Diane or have interacted with her at the Y know that she's not slowing down. An energetic retired teacher, she continues to drive more than 40 miles, six days a week to lift in the weight room and swim in the outdoor Hazard Pool at Mission Valley because she loves the Masters Swim coaches and the camaraderie.
But she's not stopping at the pool. Says Diane, "I can't wait for the indoor spin cycling studio to open up at Mission Valley!" Outside of exercise, she tutors 4th-8th graders in math and volunteers with the Armed Services YMCA at Balboa Naval Hospital.
Diane's dedication in the pool has paid off. Her doctors continue to be amazed, with one suggesting that she's is the "poster-child" for people with PKD, the most common, life-threatening genetic disorder in the world. And because it's genetic, Diane has already made it clear to her sons: "Most people with this disease give up; I can't, and I won't let my kids give up either."
If you're ever looking for Diane Hirakawa at Mission Valley YMCA, start at the outdoor pool and keep an eye out for boundless energy and an inspiring outlook on life. You can't miss it.
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It's got to be somebody.
Soon, the Chargers must name who.
The team signed veteran cornerback Chris Carr to a one-year contract Tuesday, a move that won't be processed until Wednesday. When it is, the Chargers must clear a roster spot with a corresponding transaction.
Someone has to go.
So, who's it going to be?
The difficult decision seems unlikely to fall on the defensive side of the ball on a week building toward a Sunday night tilt with the Saints. Their spread passing attack figures to leave the Chargers all hands on deck.
A couple more likely options stand on offense, but perhaps the first place, or at least the most intriguing, to look is on special teams.
Kicker Nate Kaeding suffered a right groin strain last week, forcing him to miss Sunday's game. He visited a specialist Tuesday and is considered week to week.
Coach Norv Turner conceded during his Monday media conference that he "would not anticipate him kicking for a while." On Tuesday, after checking his watch to tell Kaeding's visit with the specialist was happening at that moment, Turner said he didn't anticipate the injury's severity would warrant placement on injured reserve.
Still, to keep two kickers on the roster would be a burden.
If "week to week" becomes three or four, the injury would string the team along, costing it a piece of valuable depth elsewhere in the interim.
They could hang with Kaeding at least another week and monitor his progress. Or, similar to how they did with Shawne Merriman in 2010, they could place Kaeding on injured reserve with a minor-injury designation — applicable to ailments with a recovery timetable of less than six weeks.
Once Kaeding passed a team physical, he would be released, and the two-time Pro Bowler would seem certain to quickly catch on elsewhere, unlikely to kick for the Chargers again.
Or an offensive player could be the choice.
Wide receiver Micheal Spurlock, despite being so valuable for his depth and versatility, may make the most sense.
He has played seven offensive snaps in four games while staying active on special teams. He's been the primary reserve to punt returner Eddie Royal, fielding six punts, five of which were fair caught, and lines up off Richard Goodman on kick returns. He also has a special teams tackle.
But Carr has 146 career punt returns. His experience in the area could make Spurlock the closest thing to a survivable loss if the team must cut.
Elsewhere, the offensive line, thin already with three players backing up five spots, can't afford to go much thinner.
A running back position that used four different starters its first four games had Curtis Brinkley inactive Sunday against the Chiefs. It has an ideal five-man backfield size, between four running backs and fullback Le'Ron McClain.
With Ronnie Brown proving solid in the passing game, Brinkley could perhaps be a possibility at the spot, but the team would have to feel comfortable in practice-squad rookie Edwin Baker or the state of the free agency market.
It'd stand one injury way from turning to either.


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Island Escape- we couldnt wait to escape from this ferry: Island Escape Cruise Review by carol bell
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Island Escape- we couldnt wait to escape from this ferry
Destination: Europe - Western Mediterranean
Embarkation: Other
We embarked on the 16th august 2011 and nothing could have prepared us for the squalour we were to endure for the next fortnight.The cabin was so small we both could not side by side in it.The whole room had water damage which ment the walls were brown with water stains. The carpet was covered in red wine and was so thread bear you could see the hessian backing.When i opened the bathroom door i was greeted with the most disgusting bathroom id ever seen. The whole place stank of sewage and was thick with damp and mould. After two weeks of being subjected to this filthy bathroom my husband and myself came home with skin infections on our feet from the unsanitary More conditions from the bathroom floor and rancid carpet. i broke into tears this was not what what me and my husband had saved and worked so hard for.We went to reception to complain but were told there were no other cabins so we were stuck with the hovel.
Over the next fortnight we found out lots of rather unsavoury things about the boat.It is in fact an ex ferry thomson own it and make money on it but wash their hands of any responsibility of it. I booked a thomson cruise on the advise of one of their travel advisors and this is not a thomson cruise.The whole ship is dirty,tired and scruffy. and in need of a complete refit.The refit i had been told about by the thomson advisor was actually on the boats engines and not on the ship itself. If you go to thomsons website this ferry/ship is advertised alongside their other ships and unless you are told it isnt a thomson ship you wouldnt know.The price was suppose to include tips so you didnt have to pay any extra but after paying thousands of pounds for a squat i think they should be included.The bar staff do not get paid a proper wage so have to sell as much alcohol or ciggeretes as they can that means they are constantly harrassing you to spend money. To be honest i was infuriated by this pushy selling until i found out that for a 90hr week they had been paid around ?71. These are poor people from poor countries working to send money home to their families i felt so sorry for them.Jobs are hard to find in there countries and this cruise firm has totally taken advantage of there situation i am disgusted.
The ports of call were ok but some were so far away from the main points of interest i.e rome or monaco you have no choice but to pay for ship excursions most of which are really expensive.A word of advice unless you,ve gone it alone before and you know where you are going do not do it.We did and it was the most stressful few hours of our lives if your late the boat will leave without you unless of course, you booked the expensive ship excursion then the boat waits.The food was nothing to write home about and the same food seemed to be trotted out on a rota.In summary do not book this cruise unless you want to throw your money away.Me and my husband are in the process of putting in a complaint against thomson we want a refund and we will not shut up and go away untill we do. Less
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6543 disgusting, avoid at all costs. Do yourself a favour do not book any cabin just avoid this ferry.
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'Casa de Abuelos' has been in our family for five generations and holds many happy memories for us. An ideal retreat, our house features beautifully traditional interior decor and has just been lovingly restored in the authentic Mallorquin style with original wooden beams, real terracotta floors and a mix of contemporary and antique furniture. We have furnished the house to a very high standard, including all modern facilities and appliances.
Although the house sleeps up to 6 people and a baby (in 3 large bedrooms, 2 of which are doubles and a third with two single beds and a cot), in our opinion the ideal number of guests to get the best from the house is 4. There is a lovely, fully equipped kitchen and separate utility room, a comfortable and informal dining area and inviting living room with a wood burning stove, TV and DVD player. There is one bathroom on the first floor and off the master bedroom there is a pretty terrace overlooking the town square and mountains beyond with room enough for a table and a couple of chairs, perfect for a romantic dinner for two. In front of the house there is also space for al fresco dining.
All linen and towels (not including beach towels) are provided and there are oil filled radiators and fans on each floor. There is a washing machine, dishwasher and microwave in the utility room. The bathroom has a large shower and there is plenty of hot water. We have a small library of Spanish and English books, boardgames and there is free wifi available in the beautiful terrace cafe over the road.
I'm a Mallorcan / Brit who grew up in Mallorca and visited my grandparents in this house in Estellencs every weekend of the year.
Grace Alemany purchased this house in 1900
Its been in my family for 5 generations... possibly longer. Its a beautiful village with a friendly community and a slow, rural pace of life... unless it's fiesta time!
Sitting right in the heart of the village, my grandparent's house put you in the centre of whatever action there might be. Restaurants on the doorstep, there's nothing better that sitting out all evening with a bottle of wine and watching the world go by.
In the house, I love the top bedrooms with their original wonky beamed ceilings and low windows. For decades, the room that's now the twin bedroom was my grandmother's larder, always with big bunches of fresh tomatoes, drying herbs and hunks of sobrassada hanging from the beams.
Four of us stayed in this old village house which has been restored with care and taste. The beds are comfortable and it is well-equipped. None of us had visited Mallorca before and spending time here in Estellencs, in such a breathtakingly beautiful landscape, could not have been a nicer introduction. A good place from which to make day trips – exploring more of the Serra de Tramuntana – and a world away from the overdeveloped south coast. We never tired of the last few kilometres along the coast road in either direction. Several nice eating out possibilities in the village, though you need to buy provisions for self-catering in a larger place.
We stay 17 days,and it was great,the house are very beautiful,and Estellencs are a Nice little village with friendly People. If you don,t like the mass tourism than this are a good place to stay. We enjoy our stay very Much.
We loved everything about our stay at Casa de Abuelos. Its a really beautiful little house (with very comfy beds!) sitting just on the edge of the square, next to a lovely little restaurant.
The house had everything we needed, was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. A great mix of antiques and modern furniture. Grace, the owner, has done a fantastic job. There's even a wood-burning stove that makes me want to go back in winter.
Estellencs village is stunning... love Montimar restaurant and Sa Tanca bar but taking in the views over the sea at sunset from Val Hermos, cold beer in hand, can't be beaten.
Its a short walk down to the sea and a little beach with a natural waterfall / shower and there's even a tiny beach bar down on the rocks. Other than ourselves, not a tourist in sight!
Definitely rebooking this house for next summer.
This was our first visit to Mallorca and it appeared to be a very nicel island with wonderful nature, great restaurants and bars and friendly people. The house is situated in Estellencs which is a lovely small town in the mountain area. The house is well equipped and nicely decorated. Everything was as agreed and expected. The cards with places to visit were very useful and we used them a lot. We had a great stay and we do recommend this house.
We had a great stay at this lovely property.The house was clean ,tastefully decorated throughout. The kitchen was well equipped.on the ground floor. Cosy sitting room with woodburner. Our bedroom had a little balcony to sit out on an evening. Centrally located in the village for the restaurants and lovely cafe across the road. Local info available on handwritten cards in the house proved very useful.Would recommend to family and friends .
Although it has been a few weeks since we came back from Estellencs, the memory of our wonderful stay is still with me. The house exceeded my expectations and I felt instantly at home. We followed the owner's suggestions and bought fish at the local market in Port Andratx which we prepared in the kitchen, using proper paella pans (!) and then ate on the balcony looking out over the village. It was glorious and the perfect way to end our days at the beach, which was in easy pottering distance of the house. We also made the most of the local bar, which had a beautiful terrace, perfectly positioned so that you can watch the sun set over the bay.
I can't recommend this place highly enough and will certainly be back in the Spring to explore the area better. Thank you so much!
Situated in the foothills of Mount Galatzó in the UNESCO World Heritage Tramuntana mountains, the predominantly stone built village clusters around the picturesque town square and 17th Century church. Surrounded by pine forests and olive groves, the area is world renowned for walking, hiking and cycling but village life has remained remarkably untouched by tourism. Estellencs boasts 5 family run restaurants and 3 bars as well as a small convenience store and local vineyard which is open to visitors. A breathtakingly beautiful 45 minute drive from Palma centre along the mountainous coastline, the village has its own 'calita' – a lovely secluded pebble beach with crystal clear water and a little local bar. It is possible to do day trips along the coast visiting many of the island's other stunning villages, including Valldemossa, Deia and Soller. Towards Andratx, many of the sandy beaches offer watersports and sailing facilities as well as an impressive selection of restaurants, cafés and shops.
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A clinic worker testified on Thursday a Philadelphia abortion doctor cut the necks of babies born breathing, including one the physician described as "big enough to walk me to the bus stop."
The prosecution rested its murder case against Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 72, after calling its final witness, Kareema Cross, who worked at his Women's Medical Society clinic in urban West Philadelphia.
Gosnell is charged with eight counts of murder in the deaths of a female patient and seven infants who prosecutors say lived through abortion procedures but had their spinal cords severed by Gosnell. He faces the death penalty if convicted.
Cross told the jury at Common Pleas Court in Philadelphia that she saw babies born breathing, moving and making sounds at the clinic.
One woman delivered the biggest infant Cross had ever seen at the clinic, and Gosnell followed his standard practice of snipping the spinal cord, she testified.
"The baby was big," Cross, a $10-per-hour medical assistant, said of the July 2008 incident. She quoted Gosnell as saying, "The baby was big enough to walk me to the bus stop."
Gosnell has been in jail since he was charged in January 2011 after a grand jury probe. He is on trial on 26 charges, including the eight counts of murder.
The case has rekindled the debate in the United States about late-term abortions. Under Pennsylvania law, abortions can be performed up to 24 weeks.
Cross said she took photos of the baby after the abortion, which were displayed in the courtroom on a large screen. The infant moved its arms after being placed by Gosnell in what she called a shoe-box size plastic container.
She testified that Gosnell would tell his staff that the bodies were not live and moving, but showing reflex responses.
"The baby moved, he cut the neck, and the baby kept moving," she told the jury.
Cross also testified about another infant, born in a toilet bowl at the West Philadelphia clinic.
"The mother was sitting on the toilet and the baby came out," she said. "The baby was moving, trying to get out of the water."
She said she could not see if that infant was breathing.
Cross told the jury that she had seen about 10 other aborted babies breathing when they were delivered at the clinic.
On another occasion, she said, she heard a newborn make a sound.
"It was not a real cry, it was like a whine," she said.
The defense was expected to open its case when the trial resumes on Monday. Defense attorney Jack McMahon declined to say whether Gosnell will testify.
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What the heck happened to the remastered image of the Orion scout??? Not canon enough for you? --Babaganoosh 19:31, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
- It was not a screencap, and in fact was taken from StarTrek.com, making it a copyright violation. If someone wants to take an actual screencap from what aired, we can use it, as that would both be a canon image, and be fair use. --OuroborosCobra talk 19:56, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Uh, it wasn't from StarTrek.com, it was from YouTube.--Babaganoosh 22:48, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
- That doesn't help things. Where did the Youtube video get it from? --OuroborosCobra talk 02:07, 29 March 2007 (UTC)


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Pounding the pavement will make these ISU students better landscape architects
It's summertime and the learning is easy. But the work is hard for nine Iowa State University landscape architecture students who are finishing their internship project at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) in Mitchellville. For them, pounding the pavement has taken on a whole new meaning.
What kids can teach architects about design | Maria Patsarika | Washington Post
"The architects we interviewed overwhelmingly thought that children brought fresh perspectives and uninhibited curiosity, leading them to explore alternative scenarios."
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"In its most recent announcement, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects says that compared with May and June, the number of advertised positions on its web site was up by 50 percent in July and August."
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"Some are starting to say it's not, for both practical and environmental reasons, and are converting a part or all of their lawns to a combination of gravel, "green" ground cover and food or flower gardens."
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The idea started in 2005, when the Amigos de Los Rios laid out a 17-mile loop of parks and greenways (often underutilized spaces owned by public agencies) along the Río Hondo and San Gabriel Rivers on the east side of Los Angeles.
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Chocolate Chip Blondies Recipe
- 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla just until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.
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"This recipe is terrible. I followed it exactly. My bars are flat & greasy. I read the pompous reviews about people who attended culinary school & claim this is fine, but is something missing from this version? Should there be baking soda as well as baking powder? This was a waste of time, money & dirty dishes. Trash is where these are going. Taste of Home, please take a look at this and make sure it's correct.**Taste of Home has another recipe, basically doubling the recipe and it calls for baking soda & some white sugar. Is that the problem with this one? No baking soda & no white sugar?"
"Well I inadvertently tried to screw this recipe up and I did not. After reading a couple of "cry baby" posts, I set out to make this. Did not have AP flour so I used bread flour, and added an extra egg. Used a thick metal 9x9 to bake, and added another 1/2 cups of chocolate chips. I turned out perfectly cooked, perfect texture, and my hubster is happy."
"One of my favorites for blondie recipes! I used dark brown sugar and it gave it a butterscotch flavor! I also sprinkled toffee bits on top! So good! And yes it DOES make enough batter for a 9x13!!!"
"Did not come out at all! They were not cooking through, and even though I kept increasing the cook time, they were raw and stuck to the pan. Could the baking powder be a mistake??? I believe it should be baking SODA. Compared to the Nestle recipe for the same thing, measurements are incorrect, as well as the baking powder. A complete waste of money and time!!!!"
"I have been making these brownies for years! I love how quickly they go together. They always turn out and are always a hit. I tend to bake mine a little less than they say, because I like my brownies to be a bit softer. (13-15 minutes)"
"I was short on light brown sugar the first time I made these, so I used 1 1/4 c. light brown sugar & 1/4 c. dark brown sugar. The bars came out with a great toffee flavor, so I continue to make them this way. I use a 9x9 pan and the batter just barely covers the pan. They are quick, easy and delicious. Thanks for a great recipe!"
"Good recipe. I followed the ingredients and method exactly, but had to cook them 30 minutes. At 30 minutes, they were chewy and perfect served warm with ice cream! They would have needed longer though to look more like the picture."
"I followed the recipe almost to the letter - baking time was more like 28-30 minutes. it yielded 24 bars in my 13x9 pyrex pan, but I guess I could have cut smaller ones. For that quantity they are more like 150 calories each. The consistency of the batter is more like cookie dough, so a bit different that way. I'd make them again but maybe add pecans."
"This is my go-to recipe for chocolate chip blondes. Have made them several times and they are always a hit! The amount of batter seems like it would not be enough for a 9x13 pan but they bake perfectly and look just like the picture if you follow the directions. Have used mini chocolate chips and added M&Ms which is great too!"
"This recipe is good and definitely one of the better blondes I've tasted. There's nothing wrong with the ingredients or instructions. I also attended culinary school for baking and pastries and this recipe is much better than the one given in school. I substituted white chocolate chips for the regular chips and it was delightful. Another reviewer claimed that he/she went to culinary school and that the flour and sugar should never be equal. That's simply untrue. Many brownie recipes have the sugar and flour equal or have the sugar be more. I have a chocolate cake recipe that has more sugar than flour so the baker's percentage is over 100% for the sugar. It's taken two gold medals in two different professional competitions."


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HOUSTON - A woman recovering from foot surgery accidentally crashed her car into a southwest Houston office Wednesday.
Officials said the driver tried to park in a handicapped spot in the 4000 block of Bellaire Boulevard at Stella Link, but her foot hit the gas instead of the brake, causing her car to plow into the Preferred Homecare office at 1:30 p.m.
No one was injured.
The front of the office sustained major damage.
The woman was going to another office for physical therapy when the crash occurred.
Police said no charges will be filed.
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New Frontier Resort is one of the areas most beautiful resort properties on the shores of Long Lake. Cottages are spaciously separated to provide you with a peaceful and quiet vacation. There's more than just quiet, though. You'll find plenty of fun activities on the shore of Long Lake, from a bit of friendly competition in a game of tetherball to paddleboating on the lake to casting your line to catch a fish!
- Wifi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Pets Allowed
- Property Size N/A
- Conference Facility
- Kids Allowed
- Nearby City N/A
- Nearby Water N/A
- Open Dates All Year
On the sandy beach at New Frontier Resort, you can build a sandcastle, splash in the cool waters of Long Lake, or just lounge on the sand and enjoy the breeze.
Looking to spend a day on the lake? Long Lake offers excellent fishing for walleye, northern, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, perch, and more!
Nearest Airports
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) / 53.5 miles
- Chandler Field (AXN) / 72.9 miles
- St Cloud Regional Airport (STC) / 103.3 miles
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16m. The direct start to the finishing groove of Storm.
A good route with plenty of gear, the overhang is easier than it looks, the groove harder, requires commitment. Care is required on the sloping mud after topping out.
Up to the overhang it's nice 4a climbing. Then it gets hard, certainly harder than 4b. Impossible to avoid sending stuff down from the horrible finishing slag heap.


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This Thursday: The Essential 99 Restaurants Edition
Mark your calendars and, I don't know, camp out in front of those grungy sidewalk newspaper boxes: this Thursday marks the publication of the Weekly's annual compendium of Los Angeles' Essential 99 Restaurants. Otherwise known as Jonathan Gold's dining cheat sheet, or, more accurately, ours. It's a pull-out. Which means you'll be able to stow it in your car alongside your Zagat, your (now-defunct) Michelin, and, doubtless, your collector's edition Counter Intelligence, published in 2000. And all those forks and chopsticks and whatever it is you stow in your car. Jumper cables. Chinese language telephone directories. Bottles of Sriracha.
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One-Dish Meals
The bright yellow cover has a large blue platter of asparagus and Carnation Tuna Puffs below caricatures of a man with a fork and a woman in a white apron with a serving spoon. The yellow back has a large can of Carnation Evaporated Milk to the right of "For better results at less cost, cook with Carnation Milk." Below are three recipe cards promoting the TV shows, "Burns and Allen" and "The Bob Crosby Show," and the cook book, "The Cook's Handbook" (send in 35¢). The front end page has an Introduction by Mary Blake, Home Service Department, Carnation Company below a color drawing of a chef holding a large cornucopia of food. Amid the recipes for Easy Main Dishes, Casserole Cooking (including "Husband-pleasing" Chicken-Rice Bake) and Make Mine Creamy are illustrated instructions for Juicy Meat Balls, color photographs of two dishes and color drawings.
Donor: Sliker, Shirley Brocker
Author: Blake, Mary
Brand Name: Carnation Milk
Publisher: Carnation Co. (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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Language: English
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Citation: Blake, Mary. One-Dish Meals. The Alan and Shirley Brocker Sliker Collection, MSS 314, Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries. Available at http://www.lib.msu.edu/exhibits/sliker/detail.jsp?id=869


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Despite mounting pressures on the auto industry from rising gas prices and growing concerns involving the production delays and the earthquake in Japan, car shoppers still bought new vehicles in droves in March.
While all automakers generally did well, Hyundai (up 32%), Ford (up 28.2%) and Nissan (up 26.9%) performed above average. Ford (selling only Ford and Lincoln models) with 212,777 cars sold, outsold all four brands at GM (206,621 cars sold, up 11.4%) to become the best-selling automaker in the United States in March. GM is still the best-seller year-to-date.
Ford has three vehicles in the top 10 for March, the most of any automaker. That's an accolade typically reserved for Honda. Toyota was the only major automaker with losses compared with March 2010 (down 9.2%). The Toyota Camry and the Toyota Corolla were the only vehicles showing falling sales in the top 10.
Seven vehicles on the list sold more than 30,000 units in March, compared with only three that did that in the first two months of 2011.
The list also shows significant gains in the midsize sedan category. Typically, the top two spots are pickup trucks, but the Honda Accord managed to wrestle the second spot from the Chevrolet Silverado, a perennial favorite. The Camry, typically the best-selling midsize sedan, fell behind both the Accord and the Nissan Altima in March. The Hyundai Sonata rejoins the top 10 after a four-month abscence, with sales up 63.4% for the year.
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" Brand: Weight Watchers / Type: Yoghurts "
A guilty pleasure without piling on the extra pounds, yes I know that's what all of us girls want. I recently found these for £1.15 for 2 from Sainsbury's.
Not only are these little diamonds sweet yet tangy but they are a fitting end to a meal. They are tangy, but light as a feather and I found myself dipping my spoon in searching for that last drop. It cleansed my palette as well and believe me when I say I have tried many a weight watchers dessert but this is up there with the best of them.
I even managed to tempt my husband to have one and he enjoyed his even after he had demolished a roast dinner with 500 sprouts...basically I mean he was stuffed but because this was so light and fluffy like a 4lb bunny he squeezed it in and left with a smile - genius.
I found these in the fridge at home and so someone had obviously bought them on the last shopping trip.
I'm not sure how much they cost per pack (there are 2 in a pack) although having done my research I think is around the £1.30 mark.
To look at the mousse looks very artificial; the top is a white fluffy cream and the bottom is a smooth, pale pink colour.
When I first tasted this mousse, I was quite shocked at how sickly-sweet it was. I have a very sweet tooth yet I found this to be a bit too sweet. However, I carried on ploughing through the cream on the top in order to get to the strawberry bit at the bottom.
Whilst the bottom is not completely 'sharp' but has a sharper taste compared to the cream. It does taste a little bit like strawberries, yet still tastes artificial. I could still taste the strawberry a few minutes after I had finished eating the desert.
The cream on the top is very light and has a very fluffy texture. Although it is very artificial. You only have to look at the ingredients list (below) to see how artificial is actually is.
Water, Sugar, Skimmed Milk Powder, Strawberry Jutce from Concentrate (4.5%), Modified Maize Starch, Gelatine, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Vegetable Fat, Stabilisers (Sodium Alginate, Pectin, Guar Gum), Glucose Syrup, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate), Emulsifier (E472b), Flavourings, Colours (Anthoycanins, Norbixin), Preservative (Potassium Sortate).
There are 87 calories per pot and so this is good for those on a diet. There is a lot of sugar (7.6g per pot) however, and 1.3g of saturated fat. A pot will provide you with 3.0g of protein, 0.3g of fibre and 0.04g of sodium. So all, in all, it is low in fat - great if your on a diet, but judging by the ingredients list and the taste, it is full of chemicals.
I have a huge appetite yet I was surprised that this desert was actually very filling even though it is only a mousse. I guess this is a good thing if you are on a diet.
I would not recommend this desert unless you really like sweet deserts.
Thanks for reading!
October 2011
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At the moment I'm on a bit of a healthy eating regime. I've been eating far too much unhealthy foods and eating at the wrong time etc and have gone up from a size 8 to a size 10 over the past month or so. I realise writing that it doesn't seem much but I'm at my most comfortable being a size 8 and now I'm in trouble cos I'm bursting out of my clothes!
Having originally lost about 6 stone with Weightwatchers (to get to size 8) I decided to simply go back on the regime as its one I am very familiar with, just for a while at least and I can follow the plan with my eyes closes and my brain switched off with total ease!
However I know when healthy eating how important it is to vary my diet and the things that I eat or I lose interest fast. I wouldn't say I particularly have a sweet tooth but when I was on Weightwatchers before I usually sat down and had some sort of dessert to finish off my meal so when I spotted these in a pack of 2 costing £1.38 in Asda I decided to give them a go!
The Packaging:
Well the 2 pots comes in a cardboard sleeve that tears off with ease. On the front and on the top of the sleeve there is a photograph of the mousse and some strawberries and I'm told that they are Weightwatchers Strawberry & Vanilla Mouse 'A soft duo of strawberry and vanilla low fat mousse' and I'm told they contain 1 1/2 points per pot. Other information given on the sleeve includes the best before date being clearly stamped on and the size is stated (160g, 2x80g), ingredients and allergy advice is listed as is a full nutritional chart and contact details for Yoplait are given (the manufacturer of the product). The pots are tall and clear plastic with a pull off silver foil backed lid and on that, again I'm told what it is, how many points are in it and the best before date is clearly stamped on.
The Mousse Itself:
Through the pot your can see 3/4 of the pot is filled with a mousse looking light pink mixture and then sat on the top of that an off cream coloured looking mousse is there. Peel back the lid and you get a real smell of strawberries to it which is really natural and fresh.
The texture of the mousse is really light and fluffy. Dig your spoon in and you come out with both pink and creamy coloured mousse and both me and my flatmate had one of these each and felt it sort of tasted like a marshmallow (well at least a pink coloured one!). Yes the pink mousse tasted of strawberries but it really was sugary and the creamy coloured mousse did taste lightly of vanilla and on the whole this was a rather moist and creamy offering but with only one let down.....
It was incredibly sweet. too sweet. I mean to be fair not in an artificial sweetener way and it doesn't leave any weird after-taste after consumption but for me and my flatmate we just felt it was totally overpowered by sweetness though the flavours were good!
If you like really sweet desserts that are not unhealthy this could be for you. For me however it got sickly fast and I wouldn't want to consume it again to be honest with you!
Nutritional Information Per Pot :
Energy: 87 Kcal
Protein: 3.0g
Carbohydrate: 14.5g
of which sugars: 7.6g
Fat: 1.9g
of which saturates: 1.3g
Fibre: 0.3g
Sodium: 0.04g
Available in all good supermarkets etc.
I have been doing Weight Watchers online for a few weeks now and am working my way through lots of their ready meals, sauces and desserts.
I purchased this dessert from Asda where they are currently on offer at 2 for £2 along with a few other Weight Watchers Desserts.
~ Packaging & Instructions ~
The strawberry and vanilla mousse are in packs of 2 and are found in the chilled section and come in tall, clear plastic pots with foil lids and a cardboard outer packaging. The cardboard outer has a picture of a spoon full of the mousse along with a few scattered strawberries which looks very tasty! On the back is all the various Weight Watchers information such as contact information and points values, nutritional information and ingredients.
When you want to eat one of these mousses you simply remove from your fridge, peel the lid off and away you go. No waiting around required.
~ My Opinion ~
Described on the box by Weight Watchers as 'A soft duo of strawberry and vanilla flavour low fat mousse'.
When I peeled back the foil lid from my pot of mousse I instantly noticed how delicious and sweet it smelt. Most of the mousse is the pink strawberry and there is a vanilla layer on the top which looked nice and fluffy.
I love mousse desserts as long as they are not too thick and heavy like some of the value mousses you can buy. This mousse was very light with a nice fluffy texture with a lovely tangy strawberry taste to it and it is not in the slightest bit sickly tasting.
I really enjoyed this dessert but it is not very filling at all and I could easily have eaten another one even after I had just had my dinner too! They are great if you need to eat something sweet though... which I do a lot.
I really enjoyed these mousses and will definitely be buying them again next time I see them on offer.
~ Boring Bits ~
The Weight Watchers Strawberry and Vanilla Mousse has 1.3g of saturated fat and 87 calories per 80g pot..
Each pot is 1.5 points if you are following the Weight Watchers diet.
Nutritional Information (per pot):
Energy kJ: 364kj
kcal: 87kcal
Protein: 3.0g
Carbohydrate: 14.5g
of which sugars: 7.6g
Fat: 1.9g
(of which saturates): 1.3g
Fibre: 0.3g
Water, Sugar, Skimmed Milk Powder, Strawberry Jutce from Concentrate (4.5%), Modified Maize Starch, Gelatine, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Vegetable Fat, Stabilisers (Sodium Alginate, Pectin, Guar Gum), Glucose Syrup, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate), Emulsifier (E472b), Flavourings, Colours (Anthoycanins, Norbixin), Preservative (Potassium Sortate).
Weight Watching is hard, whether you're attending meetings, following the plan alone, or just trying to maintain weight. I've been at it on and off for two years now, mainly on for the entirety of the past year, and there have been times where I've felt like giving up. My problem is that I like to snack. I like all things laden with sugary goodness (or badness, if you're watching your weight..) and crave desserts almost constantly. Finding something low fat and tasty to soothe my needs can be tricky, but thankfully Weight Watchers provide me with numerous sweet treats that leave me feeling satisfied and keep my sugar demons at bay. These Strawberry and Vanilla Mousses are one of them!
Weight Watchers has fast become a favourite with men and women alike all over the UK that need a helping hand to lose a few pounds, or reach a long term goal. Most 'Weight Watchers' choose to attend meetings that are local to you to help you keep on track with your weight loss and provide you with tips and ideas on making changes to your day to day diet. Weight Watchers also supply the supermarkets, grocery stores and corner shops with edible food products that are low in fat and calories to help with your personal weight loss, meaning it is not compulsary to attend meetings (if you have the will power) - I don't, and I'm doing just fine!
I picked up these Weight Watchers 'Strawberry and Vanilla Mousse' in Asda for £1 a pack. They're usually a little bit more expensive than this, but Weight Watchers yogurts and chilled desserts seem to be forever on offer in supermarkets for £1 a pack, or 2 for £2.50 on the larger yogurt pack products. At £1 a pack, it's a weight loss bargain for me, so I make sure I stock well up on these products when they're on offer.
These 'Strawberry and Vanilla Mousse' can be found in the chiller section of all good supermarkets. They're located in the yogurt aisle and are generally to be found somewhere between the yogurts and the chilled mini single serving desserts along with the rest of the Weight Watchers yogurt/chilled dessert range. I've seen these stocked in Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsburys so they're not entirely difficult to get your mitts on!
Weight Watchers 'Strawberry and Vanilla Mousse' come in 2 packs and are housed in a cardboard sleeve which is open at either end allowing you to see the product within. The front/top of the cardboard sleeve tells you exactly what the product is - Strawberry and Vanilla mousse - below the recognisable Weight Watchers logo. The sleeve has a large photograph of a spoon containing a lovely whipped dollop of the product itself surrounded by super fresh looking strawberrys which dominates most of the space. This photo alone is enough to sell the mousses to you, all frothy and light and begging to be purchased! Yum. The front of the packaging also tells me at a glance that there are only 1.5 points in a single pot of mousse, which makes purchasing these sweet treat desserts even more attractive!
The back of the cardboard sleeve houses all the usual information you would find on dessert products, especially those that fall under the Weight Watchers brand - ingredients, nutritional information, storage methods, contact information and finally the bardcode. Everything you need to know, and probably won't ever read! (Unless you're looking for the contact details in which to send a letter of complaint to the heads of Weight Watchers to rant about how suprisingly tastily addictive these mousses are!)
The mousse itself is packaged inside slender, tall transparent plastic pots - somewhat similar to a minature sundae glass to look at - meaning the product can be seen within the plastic pots, and from either end of the cardboard packaging. The top of the pot is sealed with a foil lid which has the same spoon and mousse photograph printed on the top. From the outside you can see that the mousse is layered, the bottom being a lovely baby pink in colour, and the top being a rich looking creamy colour. I must say, for a mousse these things sure look mighty tasty!
Upon peeling back the foil lid the cream layer is peaked into little points ontop as if it were piped on like cream would be. I find this rather cute, but it doesn't stop me diving in quickly everytime and devouring the contents within moments! Both the cream and pink layers of mousse are soft, fluffy and frothy in texture. Once in the mouth the mousse creates an almost melting sensation. The fluffy texture is pleasant on the tongue and light enough to be enjoyed thoroughly. For the record, I'm not a fan of thick mousse, especially the chocolate flavour ones I used to eat as a child that have a thick, gloopy consistancy and clog your mouth up as they refuse to be swallowed! Yuck!
The smell given off by these mousses is divine. The whole pot smells absolutely delicious - creamy and rich with a lovely strong, sweet strawberry scent. It's a shame they don't make a bath/body product that smells like this because it is close to heavenly (however this is coming from a woman who is desperate to get her hands on anything sugary, sweet and delicious!). I do love the smell of strawberry, and this mousse never lets me down. The scent is very sweet, but not too overpowering. There comes a point where 'sweet' becomes 'sickly' - but these do not overstep the mark on that front. Strawberry scents that are overpowering and sickly give me a mighty headache, but these are just right!
I spoke about how fabulous the light, foamy texture is on the tongue, but the taste is somewhat of a marvel! I hate those strawberry desserts that are out there that carry a synthetic almost mechanically processed taste. Ugh! Chemical strawberriness does not tick the boxes for me. I need sweet and fresh! And the mousse definately delivers. The pink layer is a heavenly creamy strawberry flavour that is strong, but not too overpowering. The creamy layer is just that - creamy! Sweet and light again with no overpowering chemical flavour - just pure delight for the tastebuds!
I will make a point of saying that these 'Strawberry and Vanilla Mousse's are definately not filling in anyway - they're not going to stop you feeling hungry as they are so light, but they do make a fantastic snack, pudding after a heavy meal or sweet treat. They are light enough to follow a meal, but substantial enough to stand alone. I choose to eat these mousses if I've eaten a large meal at night but want a sweet little something to follow, or as a snack between meals. They definately don't fill a gap, but they do curb the urge to munch on all things bad and sugary!
The only downside of this product for me is that they don't seem to last me two minutes! I can have eaten the whole pot within a minute or two and then wonder where it went. As I said, they don't fill a gap, and with them being so light it is easy to devour them swiftly. I'd suggest taking it slow and savouring every spoonful - *note to self: follow own suggestions..*
For 1.5 Weight Watcher points you can't really go wrong with these! Whether you're following the Weight Watcher way, trying to lose a few pounds alone, or simply looking for a low calorie sweet treat, these mousse pots are fantastic!
Nutritional Information:
87 calories
3g protein
14.5g carbohydrates (7.6g sugars)
1.9g fat
0.3g fibre
water, sugar, skimmed milk powder, strawberry juice from concentrate, modified maize starch, gelatine, glucose-fructose syrup, vegetable fat, stabilisers (sodium alginate, pectins, guar gum), glucose syrup, acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrate), Emulsifier (E472b), flavourings, colours (anthoycanins, norbixin), preservative (potassium sorbet).
Allergy Warnings:
contains milk
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Klea Blackhurst Heads Amas' Musical Theatre Song Salon, 11/7
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Artistic Producer) announced the next in its ongoing series "The Amas Musical Theatre Song Salon", with Special Guest KLea Blackhurst. The Salon event will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:00pm and the program will begin at 7:30pm, at a private midtown Manhattan location. A limited number of tickets will be available for $100 each, in support of Amas theatre and education programming.
"I'm so pleased to welcome the amazing KLea Blackhurst to our series of special soirees" says Amas Artistic Producer Donna Trinkoff. "I had the great pleasure of working with her recently and she is one of our great treasures. She is a singular performer, a special talent, and a very funny woman. Klea is someone that friends of Amas will adore getting to know", she adds. "This will be a very special evening".
Currently starring on IFC's Onion News Network broadcasts as former prosecutor Shelby Cross, veteran cabaret and television performer Blackhurst is perhaps best known for her live and recorded tributes to Ethel Merman, Everything the Traffic Will Allow which garnered her two MAC Awards. She has also recorded her collaboration with Billy Stritch, Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael, and Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke's Broadway on Ghostlight Records. Other recordings include Jule Styne in Hollywood, Lost in Boston IV, Unsung Irving Berlin and the original cast recordings of Radio Gals and Bingo.
The Amas Musical Theatre Song Salon is a periodic series of informal evenings exploring the American Songbook, including conversations with some of its foremost practitioners and performances by guest artists. Last year's inaugural Salon guest was Gerard Alessandrini, Tony Award-winning creator of Forbidden Broadway. The evenings feature limited attendance in informal and elegant environments, including private homes and apartments. Guests receive the address upon ticket confirmation. Ticket purchases are tax deductible as allowed by law. Future Salon events will be announced on an ongoing basis.
The Amas Musical Theatre Song Salon with guest artist KLea Blackhurst is directed by David Armstrong and music directed by John Bell.
Amas Musical Theatre is New York City's award-winning pioneer in diversity and multiculturalism in the performing arts since 1968. Amas ("you love" in Latin) is devoted to the creation, development and professional production of new American musicals through the celebration of diversity and minority perspectives, the emergence of new artistic talent, and the training and encouragement of under-served young people in the New York metropolitan area. In recent years, Amas has emerged as a leading not-for-profit laboratory for new musicals, including Me And Miss Monroe, Aesop & Company, Signs Of Life, Wanda's World, Shout! The Mod Musical, Lone Star Love, From My Hometown, Zanna, Don't!, 4 Guys Named Jose, and Stormy Weather, Imagining Lena Horne. Amas education programs include the Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy, the Immigration Experience for middle and high schools, and Lens on Live Theatre. Visit www.amasmusical.org.


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Phase 2 study of Macugen in diabetic macular edema (DME) published in the
October issue of Ophthalmology
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ .- Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 3 randomized, controlled, double-masked, multi-center, comparative dose-finding trial that will compare the safety and efficacy of Macugen(R) (pegaptanib sodium injection) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). Diabetic retinopathy score is a pre-specified secondary endpoint of the Phase 3 study. Patients in the Phase 3 study will receive intravitreous injections of 0.3, 0.03, or 0.003 mg of Macugen, or sham injections, every 6 weeks for 3 years. Total planned enrollment for the trial is 900 patients. Enrollment is anticipated to be complete by February 2007. Macugen is indicated in the United States for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (neovascular AMD) and is not approved for the treatment of DME or diabetic retinopathy.
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This Phase 3 study follows the prospective analysis of the Phase 2 Macugen DME study, now published in the October 2005 issue of Ophthalmology. DME is a complication of diabetic retinopathy, in which damaged blood vessels in the retina leak fluid into the macula, the part of the retina that provides sharp, central vision, causing it to swell. A retrospective subgroup analysis of this study, which suggests that Macugen may have potential in treating patients with retinal neovascularization associated with diabetic retinopathy, is being presented on October 18th at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
"With millions of diabetics at risk of losing their vision, there is a significant medical need to find more safe and effective ways to treat diabetic retinopathy and DME," said Michael Altaweel, M.D., Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin. "In limited Phase 2 studies, Macugen, the only anti-VEGF therapy being studied in DME and diabetic retinopathy in large clinical trials, has shown potential in treating these conditions."
Macugen is a pegylated anti-VEGF aptamer, which binds to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Macugen is indicated in the United States and Brazil for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (neovascular AMD) and in Canada for the treatment of subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to age-related macular degeneration. In September 2005, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), the scientific committee of the European Medicines Evaluation Agency (EMEA), issued a positive opinion recommending approval of Macugen for the treatment of neovascular AMD in Europe. Macugen applications have also been filed in twelve additional countries. Eyetech and Pfizer Inc co-promote Macugen in the United States. Eyetech granted Pfizer the exclusive rights to commercialize Macugen in countries outside the United States pursuant to a royalty-bearing licensing agreement.
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness in people 20-74 years of age. An estimated 18 million people diagnosed with diabetes are at risk of vision impairment and vision loss due to diabetes complications. Diabetic retinopathy affects 5.3 million adults in the United States and as many as 24,000 people go blind from the condition each year. Nearly sixty percent of diabetes patients are expected to develop diabetic retinopathy within ten years of their diagnosis, and eighty percent of patients within 15 years of their diabetes diagnosis. Additionally, approximately 75,000 new cases of DME are recorded each year in the United States. There currently is no approved drug treatment for diabetic retinopathy or DME. Currently the only available treatment to minimize vision loss in patients with these conditions is periodic laser surgery, which is not a cure, usually does not restore vision that has already been lost, and may be associated with side effects, such as diminished peripheral and night vision.
About Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease affecting the blood vessels of the retina, resulting in multiple abnormalities including impeded blood flow (retinal ischemia) and excessive leakage of fluid from blood vessels that can cause retinal thickening or edema and hemorrhages. When the blood vessel leakage causes swelling within the macula, it is referred to as diabetic macular edema (DME). Patients may also present abnormal blood vessel growth (proliferative diabetic retinopathy) that can lead to profuse hemorrhages and severe retinal damage.
About Macugen
Macugen is indicated in the United States for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (neovascular AMD) and is administered in a 0.3-mg dose once every six weeks by intravitreal injection. Macugen is a pegylated anti-VEGF aptamer, which binds to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). VEGF is a protein that plays a critical role in angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and increased permeability (leakage from blood vessels), two pathological processes that contribute to the vision loss associated with neovascular AMD.
For full prescribing information about Macugen, please visit www.macugen.com.
Important Safety Information
Macugen is contraindicated in patients with ocular or periocular infections.
Intravitreal injections including those with Macugen have been associated with endophthalmitis. Proper aseptic injection technique -- which includes use of sterile gloves, a sterile drape, and a sterile eyelid speculum (or equivalent) -- should always be utilized when administering Macugen. In addition, patients should be monitored during the week following the injection to permit early treatment, should an infection occur.
Increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) have been seen within 30 minutes of injection with Macugen. Therefore, IOP as well as the perfusion of the optic nerve head should be monitored and managed appropriately.
Serious adverse events related to the injection procedure occurring in <1% of intravitreal injections included endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, and iatrogenic traumatic cataract.
Most frequently reported adverse events in patients treated for up to two years were anterior chamber inflammation, blurred vision, cataract, conjunctival hemorrhage, corneal edema, eye discharge, eye irritation, eye pain, hypertension, increased IOP, ocular discomfort, punctate keratitis, reduced visual acuity, visual disturbance, vitreous floaters, and vitreous opacities. These events occurred in approximately 10% to 40% of patients.
About Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat diseases of the eye. Eyetech's initial focus is on diseases affecting the back of the eye. Eyetech is commercializing Macugen(R) (pegaptanib sodium injection) with Pfizer Inc for the treatment of neovascular AMD. Macugen is also being studied for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion.
Eyetech Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding our plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we make, including risks related to successful recruitment of patients for the clinical development of Macugen in DME and diabetic retinopathy; successful outcomes in the further clinical development of Macugen; regulatory approval of Macugen for DME and diabetic retinopathy; continued acceptance of Macugen by the medical community, by patients receiving therapy and by third party payors for neovascular AMD; supplying sufficient quantities of Macugen to meet anticipated market demand; our dependence on third parties to manufacture Macugen; the impact of competitive products and potentially competitive product candidates; our dependence on our strategic collaboration with Pfizer; obtaining, maintaining and protecting the intellectual property incorporated into our product candidates; new information arising out of clinical trial results; and the success of Macugen's launch for use in neovascular AMD. These and other risks are described in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, including Eyetech's planned acquisition by OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: Chris Smith, Public Relations and Corporate Communications,Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Office: +1-212-824-3203, Mobile: +1-973-489-5076, email@example.com
Web site: http://www.eyetech.com/http://www.macugen.com/


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Position description:
I currently serve as the Director of Operations at Rick's Cleaners in Austin with 15 locations. I strive to continuously learn the dry clean industry with a hands on approach in order develop necessary skills, industry knowledge, and a stronger company. An example of my day-to-day basis includes improving quality control at our plants, personnel improvement, in-store visits, website, social media, mailing list upkeep, and shedding company "fat."
Undergrad degree: Economics
Favorite class in college: Financial Economics
College to career: After graduating a semester early, the first thing I did was get out of the country. I spent three months backpacking Southeast Asia. I recommend traveling abroad to any recent graduate if they do not already have a job lined up. Traveling makes you grow as a person, and once you get settled in your career, it becomes difficult to take time off.
Career influences: Rick's Cleaners is a family business. I was born and raised around it. Although I wasn't sure coming out of college if I would try it out, I quickly grew to love it.
- Competition is fun and challenging
- No dry cleaning bills
- Being my own boss
- Small businesses give you a chance to do almost everything associated with the company and learn a broad variety of skills (not always the case in large corporations)
- Management can be a 24/7 job
Regardless of your undergraduate major, go into your job search with an open mind. Many people have already made up their mind that they will work for one of the "The Big Four" or become a teacher, but don't close off other options too quickly.
The more successful people you take advice from, the better. They know what it takes to make it, and can provide better insight than most.
The Small Business Bible (2nd Edition) ( Book )
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By HANNAH KENNEDY
Staff Writer
Georgetown College offers an amazing education program. However, the program would not be worth a dime without the hard work and commitment of the instructors of the education department. Today I spoke with Dr. Lisa Eddy from the education department. She has been a proud member of the department here at Georgetown for two years now. She loves what she does and it shows.
Q: What led you to your decision to work here at Georgetown College?
A: I moved here at the end of July a few years ago with my husband. He had just been offered a job here. Unfortunately, he became very ill shortly after. He was a non-smoker with Lung Cancer. As his condition got worse I wanted to be closer to my son who was enrolled here at Georgetown College. I took a teaching job in Fayette county. I was a middle school math teacher and I really loved it. I have taught high school as well but I have to admit that middle school was my favorite. I was really interested in why the brain works differently, how some students simply believed that they could not do math, while others loved it. I began working toward my doctorate at UK. With the loss of my husband and balancing school and a job, the work felt like too much at times. I almost quit, but with some encouragement from my professor I decided to stick to it. I knew that was what my husband would have wanted me to do. While at church I unexpectedly ran into a faculty member here at Georgetown. I was offered the job, and luckily it worked out. I am very thankful. It is funny though, how things turned out. I came here originally because of my husband. I have now worked here longer than my husband did. My office is right down the hall from where his was. It is really interesting to look back at your life and see how it turns out. It's really funny isn't it?
Q: I noticed that you were at the last showing of "Wonderboy" Sunday night. Did you enjoy the play?
A: Oh I loved it! It was delightful. I thought they were hilarious. It was not what I expected at all. I expected something extremely syfy based on the posters I had seen. But it was just so good! They were all just so engaged in what they were doing. I've been to a lot of his other plays here at Georgetown College. The best Shakespeare production I have ever seen was right here on this campus. It was "A Midsummer Night's Dream." I had seen many before, but it topped them all.
Q: What is the best thing about working at Georgetown College?
A: When I was planning to go back and get my doctorate, I would drive through the campus all the time and just dream about it. Could it be possible? Could I really get my doctorate? So I know I got really lucky. My favorite thing about the college is the students. They are so accessible, and by that I mean open. They are open to sharing opinions, to challenges, to talking, experiencing new things and more. I think that they are smart, which makes them accessible. It makes them interesting. I have learned a lot from them. I love the kind of students Georgetown attracts and keeps. I am also so very impressed by all of the people in our department. There is a high level of commitment and thinking outside of the box. It is a very hopeful place.
Q: Do you have a favorite movie?
A: My favorite movie is "A Room with a View." It is based on a book written by E.M. Forster. It was one of Tim Burton's wife's first roles in a movie. It has everything in it. It is long, and if you like action and modern themes you may not like it. But I laugh and I laugh. It's about how she figures out who she is and who she isn't, while coming to terms with an engagement. It's about staying true to who you are.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: My favorite is Joan Didian's "A Year of Magical Thinking."
Q: What is a favorite memory of yours?
A: It was tradition for us to watch "The Muppet Christmas Carol" every Christmas Eve. My kids still watch it with their families. They say it's tradition.
Q: Do you have any goals for the Education Department this coming semester?
A: I have been working on making meaningful partnerships with the schools. It is a goal in my class to develop that more. It is meaningful for our students and our schools. We already have it and it is wonderful. This semester it went great. It was a great experience across the board for everybody. But there are flaws to work out and make it stronger. It is really important to me. We are all working on it together. We want to not only help the students find a job but also a career that they find a appreciation in and are appreciated.
Dr. Eddy is looking forward to spending time with her family over Christmas break. She will be helping her daughter and son-in-law move, and she cannot wait to see her two granddaughters. "I may be a little biased, but they are adorable," she says. Dr. Eddy showed me pictures as she spoke about them. She is a proud grandmother. She is the only grandparent that they have still living, and she does her best to visit often. I really appreciated Dr. Eddy sharing her time with me on such short notice. She was really fun to talk to and very sweet. If you are a student in the education department she would be great for getting some pointers.