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The more vigorously the primacy was displayed, the more the question came up about the extent and and limits of [papal] authority, which of course, as such, had never been considered. After the Second Vatican Council, the impression arose that the pope really could do anything in liturgical matters, especially if he were acting on the mandate of an ecumenical council. Eventually, the idea of the givenness of the liturgy, the fact that one cannot do with it what one will, faded from the public consciousness of the West. In fact, the First Vatican Council had in no way defined the pope as an absolute monarch. On the contrary, it presented him as the guarantor of obedience to the revealed Word. The pope's authority is bound to the Tradition of faith. … The authority of the pope is not unlimited; it is at the service of Sacred Tradition.
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"We as Catholics have not properly combated (the culture) because we have not been taught our Catholic Faith, especially in the depth needed to address these grave evils of our time. This is a failure of catechesis both of children and young people that has been going on for fifty years. It is being addressed, but it needs much more radical attention... What has also contributed greatly to the situation is an exaltation of the virtue of tolerance which is falsely seen as the virtue which governs all other virtues. In other words, we should tolerate other people in their immoral actions to the extent that we seem also to accept the moral wrong. Tolerance is a virtue, but it is certainly not the principal virtue; the principal virtue is charity... Charity means speaking the truth. I have encountered it (not speaking the truth) many times myself as a priest and bishop. It is something we simply need to address. There is far too much silence — people do not want to talk about it because the topic is not 'politically correct.' But we cannot be silent any longer."
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Joseph Ratzinger - The Feast of Faith"In those situations where homosexual unions have been legally recognized or have been given the legal status and rights belonging to marriage, clear and emphatic opposition is a duty. ... If all Catholics are obliged to oppose the legal recognition of homosexual unions, Catholic politicians are obliged to do so in a particular way, in keeping with their responsibility as politicians." CDF 2003
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Grant unto thy Church, we beseech Thee, O merciful God, that She, being gathered together by the Holy Ghost, may be in no wise troubled by attack from her foes. O God, who by sin art offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of Thy people making supplication unto Thee,and turn away the scourges of Thine anger which we deserve for our sins. Almighty and Everlasting God, in whose Hand are the power and the government of every realm: look down upon and help the Christian people that the heathen nations who trust in the fierceness of their own might may be crushed by the power of thine Arm. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. R. Amen.
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"One of the most dangerous errors is that civilization is automatically bound to increase and spread. The lesson of history is the opposite; civilization is a rarity, attained with difficulty and easily lost. The normal state of humanity is barbarism, just as the normal surface of the planet is salt water. Land looms large in our imagination and civilization in history books, only because sea and savagery are to us less interesting."
- C.S. Lewis
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"I expect to die in bed, my successor will die in prison and his successor will die a martyr in the public square. His successor will pick up the shards of a ruined society and slowly help rebuild civilization, as the church has done so often in human history."
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St. Gregory Nazianzus ep. 131 - AD 382"We will conquer your Rome, break your crosses, and enslave your women. If we do not reach that time, then our children and grandchildren will reach it, and they will sell your sons as slaves at the slave market."
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Tom Lane <tgl(at)sss(dot)pgh(dot)pa(dot)us> wrote on 21.12.2004, 05:05:36: > Bruce Momjian writes: > > I am confused. If we change the percentage to be X% of the entire > > buffer cache, and we set it to 1%, and we exit when either the dirty > > pages or % are reached, don't we end up just scanning the first 1% of > > the cache over and over again? > > Exactly. But 1% would be uselessly small with this definition. Offhand > I'd think something like 50% might be a starting point; maybe even more. > What that says is that a page isn't a candidate to be written out by the > bgwriter until it's fallen halfway down the LRU list. > I see the buffer list as a conveyor belt that carries unneeded blocks away from the MRU. Cleaning near the LRU (I agree: How near?) should be all that is sufficient to keep the list clean. Cleaning the first 1% "over and over again" makes it sound like it is the same list of blocks that are being cleaned. It may be the same linked list data structure, but that is dynamically changing to contain completely different blocks from the last time you looked. Best Regards, Simon Riggs
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I had a breast augmentation 3 months ago, 350cc filled to 400cc (Saline) under the muscle. My right breast was larger to begin with, so my surgeon did liposuction and a Circumareolar Mastopexy on that breast.
As of right now, it is still significantly larger and higher up. Is this normal 3 months later? They are very uneven in a swimsuit and I am getting very worried because summer is coming soon. Help!


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I don't have any answers for you but thought I'd bump your question up for attention. Also, you might want to cross post this in Health and Healing which is a more active forum.
I am going through a similar thing, but my LO is about to turn 2. My older DD was just diagnosed and as I started reading about ADD/ADHD in girls I could not believe it. It was written about me! I have an appointment in 3 weeks to be evaluated. I am very nervous but am hoping I can get some help. However, I am still nursing my LO. From reading, I believe that there are some meds that can be taken while bfing, but they seem to be some of the less effective ones (though obviously that is not the case for everyone!). I really don't want to have to wean her, but since it has been 2 years, it is a different story for me - and I think the benefit to my entire family will outweigh the continuation of bfing, if it comes to that. For you, it's a much harder decision. Good luck. I will try to remember to post on here and let you know how the eval goes.
well you can count me in on this same crazy ride. How could i really just be putting 2 and 2 together for the first time??!!
My twins are 21m and i know that they would live without breast-feeding, but I fell a lot of guilt about thinking about what a dx for me would mean for that relationship. I worry that I'm good at handling twins cause i can just whip a boobie out and fix everything and I'm not sure what i have left in my toolbox if i were to take the boobies away. But I also know that I could never live with the worry that something i was taking was affecting their brains.
more about my dx
I'm not even sure what got me researching things, but a few weeks ago after years (like 15-20) of feeling like i have totally failed myself in life and have had little or less control over who i am; I finally read about how Adult ADHD looks and realized that I am probably a completely classic case.
So I talked to my primary (who agreed) and am waiting for a appointment with the psychologist on 10/22. I'm already dealing with so many jumbled feeling is relief and frustrations, hope and anger.
But I can barely get to any of it because I just keep thinking that one of the first things i will be asked to face is a choice about meds and breastfeeding.
how are both of you, has anything come of things?
So what if I don't fit cleanly into a defined parenting style, my kids don't fit into a personality archetype either!
Ok Ladies, forgot about this post, so I'm glad it got bumped.
I saw the doc, said yes sounds like probably ADD, but he thought potentially a mood issue also - but that's on hold as we work with the ADD.
He prescribed me Adderall XR and told me to wean. I weaned LO (now 26 mo) down to one nursing a day - morning. That is one of our most precious times anyway, and DH puts her to bed, so I knew nighttime would be okay. THEN, I wrote to Dr. Thomas Hale who you may know as the author of Medications and Mother's Milk, probably the foremost authority on medications and breastfeeding in the world. (My psychiatrist wanted me to wean, but I wanted more specifics - a toddler nursing lightly is different than and infant!) You can contact Dr. Hale via a forum on his website. He wrote back to me, saying that given the age, medication, frequency of nursing, and the fact that I would be nursing her in the morning (24 hours after taking the med & prior to the next dose), he felt that it would be fine to take it.
!!!!!!!!!!! I was very jazzed about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I started the Adderall - seems like the 15 mg is right for me - and I feel SO MUCH BETTER. I am not depressed. Why???? because I can do things. I can initiate projects and actually do them. I could never figure out why I could not DO anything. Now I can. I mean, the screaming toddler gets in the way, but my own brick wall does not. I am clearer. I felt like I was in a fog all day before. I feel better about myself, because I can have an intelligent conversation. I can address a conflict with a friend. I feel like I have something to contribute to the world.
And I feel lucky the medicine worked for me very clearly right off the bat, as I don't know if it's the same for all the meds. Knowing what I know about how much better I feel, I would wean her if I had to. But glad I didn't!
Good luck ladies. Keep updating - go to the doc - write to Dr. Hale about the nursing - don't give up. Hope you can get some help also!!
thanks so much for the update! yeah i am also thinking it the early morning nursing that is the big bond between my twins and I, and i always figured it would be the last nursing session to go, whenever that happens. i do nurse down to nap and night bedtime, but i have skipped the nursing or done it 30 min beforehand and they didn't seem to particularly care either way, so i know that when i do ween it will be a smooth thing.
i more worry about the toddler emotional things that brings them to me randomly thru the day looking for the reassurance of a quick nursing, they rarely take more than a few sips but it does seem to mean a lot to them. I think just being out of the ouse more will help, since they done seem to think of nursing as much when we are out and doing other things (i have NIP with no limitations from birth on, so its not about that, i think they just want a drive by cuddling for their booboos so they can get back to playing)
have you done any complementary care for yourself?
did Dr. Hale say that he preferred one of the common ADHD medications over another? or that there was some particular ones to avoid? i would think that once a day things would be better than things you take 3,4 or more times a day. for the reason you give of being able to take it right after your only nursing session. but i have also heard to take the short fast asking versions of some drugs over the XR, like cold or pain meds so that they left the body quicker, (maybe a totally moot point cause in this case you keep taking them)
I also was reading last night the recomendation that even if you think you found the right medication and the right dose, that you try maybe 3 diferent things and maybe other dosages, just so that you find out if it can be even better. that so many of us would be so thrilled with 50% improvement that we wouldnt even know what 75 would look like till we got it. i think it is good advice in general.
So what if I don't fit cleanly into a defined parenting style, my kids don't fit into a personality archetype either!
that may be true about different meds.... but I only asked Dr. Hale about the one I was first prescribed and you're right, it's great and I don't want to switch. I did however have to play with the dosage - went up, that was too much as I felt agitated (even though symptoms were improved) now I am in the middle and it seems good. I may play around with it later but while nursing i will stay with this if it works for now.
what do you mean by complementary care? therapy? I do need some therapy as it's been very rare since DD2 was born, but DH & I are already seeing DD1s therapist for her issues & I'm not sure how to fit it in. This is all still new and right now I'm just excited to be able to do basic stuff! I don't think medication is usually the sole solution but I think it may have to tide me over until I have a little more time, a little more handle on my older daughter's problems, and maybe am done nursing.
I tried to read a lot about how to wean gently and I removed one nursing session at a time about a week apart. I called "nursing for sadness and boo boos" one session. For each one I eliminated I had one or two times of crying but she didn't cry nearly as much as I expected so although it was hard, I think she was closer to ready than I realized. I also talked to her a lot about it. At this age she is understanding a lot so I know much of it was sinking in. I redirected her a lot and tried to have something super fun, for example, upon waking from her nap, to distract her. I also used DH since he had a bedtime relationship with her and they are very close, so she is used to being comforted with out the boob by him.
All that said, I am very glad she did not have to wean completely, although I do feel that it will not be long, and I'm sad for that. But any growing up transition is a little sad, and just like sending them off to Kindergarten, it doesn't matter if I'm sad as long as she is ready!
sounds like you are doing really good. oh by complementary care i was wondering about anything like acupuncture, diet changes, structured physical activity, and those sorts of things. but yeah counceling is very good too.
So what if I don't fit cleanly into a defined parenting style, my kids don't fit into a personality archetype either!
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Supralimus-Core™ Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study
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The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety associated with Supralimus-Core™ Sirolimus Eluting Coronary Stent system in the treatment of single de novo lesions in native coronary arteries between 2.5 to 3.5 mm in diameter.
|Coronary Artery Disease
|Device: Supralimus-Core™ Sirolimus eluting Coronary Stent
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Supralimus-Core™ Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study: Evaluation of Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Safety of the Supralimus-Core™ Sirolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System in De Novo Native Coronary Artery Lesions
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Drug Information available for: Sirolimus Everolimus TemsirolimusU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Cmax, Tmax, AUC24h, AUClast, AUC∞, λz, t½term, CL [ Time Frame: Up to 48 days ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Major Adverse Cardiac Event (MACE) [ Time Frame: Up to 48 days ]
|Study Start Date:
|April 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|November 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Intervention Details:Detailed Description:
Device: Supralimus-Core™ Sirolimus eluting Coronary Stent
Supralimus-Core™ Coronary Stent System consisting of the Coronnium® coronary stent (CE approved) having Biodegradable Polymeric Matrix on a Co-Cr alloy Platform. Sirolimus Drug concentration is 1.4 µg/mm2.
Other Name: Drug Eluting Stent (DES)
This is a multi-centric, interventional, non-randomized, open label, Uncontrolled, single group assignment, Pharmacokinetics study. Approximately 20 patients will be enrolled in the study. Patients will be followed for 48 days post-procedure.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Patients with de novo native coronary artery lesions located in epicardial vessel who qualify for percutaneous coronary intervention will be included according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria specified below:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥18 years.
- Eligible for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Acceptable candidate for CABG
- Clinical evidence of ischemic heart disease and/or a positive territorial functional study. Documented stable angina pectoris ((Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Classification 1, 2, 3 or 4) or unstable angina pectoris with documented ischemia (Braunwald Class IB-C, IIB-C or IIIB-C), or documented silent ischemia.
- The target lesion is a single de novo coronary artery lesion with ≥ 50% and < 100% stenosis in one of the major epicardial territories (LAD, LCX or RCA). A second target lesion in another major epicardial vessel could be treated and this second lesion should fit with the inclusion/exclusion criteria and will receive the same type of stent.
- The target lesion must be covered by one study stent, preferably with a margin of 3 mm on each side of the lesion.
- The target lesion must be ≤ 34 mm in length by visual estimate.
- The target reference vessel diameter must be ≥ 2.5 mm and ≤ 3.5 mm.
- Patient or patient's legal representative has been informed of the nature of the study and agrees to its provisions and has provided written informed consent as notified / approved by the Institutional Review Board/Ethics Committee of the clinical site.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Female of childbearing potential
- Documented left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 25%
- Evidence of an acute Q-wave or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction within 72 hours preceding the index procedure
- Known allergies to the following: aspirin, clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix®, Ceruvin) or ticlopidine (Ticlid®), heparin, sirolimus, cobalt chromium, contrast agent (that cannot be adequately pre-medicated)
- A platelet count <100,000 cells/mm3 or >700,000 cells/mm3 or a WBC <3,000 cells/mm3
- Acute or chronic renal dysfunction (creatinine >2.0mg/dl or >150µmol/L)
- Target vessel has evidence of thrombus
- Target vessel is excessively tortuous which makes it unsuitable for proper stent delivery and deployment
- Previous bare metal stenting (less than 1 year) anywhere within the target vessel
- Previous drug-eluting stenting anywhere within any epicardial vessel
- The target lesion requires treatment with a device other than PTCA prior to stent placement (e.g. but not limited to, directional coronary atherectomy, excimer laser, rotational atherectomy, etc.)
- Significant (>50%) stenosis proximal or distal to the target lesion that might require revascularization or impede run-off
- Heavily calcified lesion and/or calcified lesion which cannot be successfully predilated
- Target lesion is located in or supplied by an arterial or venous bypass graft
- Ostial target lesion
- Patient is currently participating in an investigational drug or device study, including its follow-up period
- Within 30 days prior to procedure, patient has undergone a previous coronary interventional procedure of any kind
- Within 48 days post-procedure, patient requires planned interventional treatment of any non-target vessel. Planned intervention of the target vessel after the index procedure is not allowed.
- CVA within previous 6 months
- Unprotected Left Main (LM) coronary artery disease (stenosis >50%)
- In the investigator's opinion, patient has a co-morbid condition(s) that could limit the patient's ability to participate in the study, compliance with follow-up requirements or impact the scientific integrity of the study
- Planned surgery within 48 days after the index procedure
- Life expectancy less than 1 year
- Any contraindication to blood sampling
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|Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 380014
|Baroda Heart Institute & Research Center
|Baroda, Gujarat, India, 390007
|Shree B. D. Mahavir Heart Institute
|Surat, Gujarat, India, 395001
|Bankers Heart Institute
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Thakkar AS, Abhyankar AD, Dani SI, Banker DN, Singh PI, Parmar SA, Mehta AA. Systemic exposure of sirolimus after coronary stent implantation in patients with de novo coronary lesions: Supralimus-Core® pharmacokinetic study. Indian Heart J. 2012 May-Jun;64(3):273-9. doi: 10.1016/S0019-4832(12)60086-8.
|Responsible Party:
|Dr. Atul Abhyankar, Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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|NCT01121744 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
SC001:V.1.0:Dated 12/12/2008.
|Study First Received:
|May 10, 2010
|Last Updated:
|July 3, 2012
Keywords provided by Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.:
Coronary Artery Disease
Drug Eluting Stents (DES)
Pharmacokinetic (PK)
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial Ischemia
Coronary Disease
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
Antineoplastic Agents
Antifungal Agents
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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Robinson Helicopter dealers who attended yesterday's press conference said they are ready to place orders for the turbine-powered R66 currently under development at the Torrance, Calif. company's headquarters.
Michael Russell, president of Prestige Helicopters of Chamblee, Ga., for example, said he could sell 20 R66s right away, to both individual owners and business operators. And Eric Gould of Canadian Robinson dealership Aerial Recon said he also could sell dozens of R66s, if they were available. However, Robinson Helicopter is not yet taking orders for the new model.
The R66, which first flew late last year, is now flying once or twice a week in preparation for FAA certification. Robinson is building two more flight-test R66s and one for static ground testing.
Frank Robinson, company president and CEO, who has flown the R66, said, "It flies very similar to an R44, with a few minor procedural changes." Although the company hasn't released any performance numbers for the R66, it performs much like the R44, he said, with similar range because the R66 will carry more fuel but will burn more, too. The R66 should have much better hover performance with the greater power output available from the turbine engine, Robinson said.
The flight-test R66 is powered by a preproduction version of Rolls-Royce's new RR300 engine. "It is very close to what will be final," Robinson said. (Earlier flight tests were conducted using a Rolls-Royce 250 engine.) The new engine, he added, "is a very good engine." The biggest difference between the 250 and 300 models is the change to a centrifugal compressor, eliminating the many small blades and complexity of the 250's axial compressor. The RR300 installation in the R66 should be much easier for technicians to access, Robinson said, making maintenance more efficient.
Robinson still won't commit to a firm price for the R66, saying only as he has before that it will cost more than a piston-powered R44 but less than a Bell 206B3 JetRanger III. After hearing the news that Bell will halt production of the 206B, Robinson said that he welcomes that move. "The JetRanger is a good helicopter," he said, but there are many JetRangers in operation and many of them are getting old. "Just replacing all those JetRangers will be a good enough market to justify designing the R66," he said.
Obtaining FAA certification of the R66 after the design work and flight testing that has taken place thus far should take another one to two years, Robinson said. He also said he doesn't expect any surprises during the rest of the certification process and noted that cash flow to pay for certification won't be a problem. "This time we have the luxury to take everything in stride," he said–and he doesn't need to get creative to figure out ways to get buyers to pay for their helicopters before delivery as he did with the R22 development program.
Robinson hasn't revealed the avionics planned for the R66 but insists that he will consider a modern glass cockpit. "I have mixed emotions on glass," he said. "Anything that distracts the pilot, I feel strongly about." Robinson conceded that if glass cockpit design reaches the point where the pilot can safely get everything he needs with one glance at the display, then he would consider a more modern avionics package. "I have an open mind," he emphasized, "I really do."
One change that buyers will not see on the R66 or any other civil Robinson helicopter is composite rotor blades. Composites make sense for military helicopters, Robinson said, because military users value the lower radar reflectivity offered by composites and composites are more tolerant of ballistic damage than metal blades. But composites are much more susceptible to erosion damage from sand and rain and also are harder to keep to high quality standards during manufacture, he said. "We want more radar reflectivity," he said, "and we don't plan on flying where someone will be shooting at us all the time."
Robinson Helicopter delivered 823 helicopters last year, 70 percent of which were exported from the U.S. A few helicopters still on the production line were promised to bankrupt Silver State Helicopters, some painted in Silver State colors. "We lost some money on that, too," Robinson admitted, adding that he may have to offer free paint jobs to buyers of helicopters already painted in Silver State's livery.
"Many of us had thought that Silver State was built on a house of cards," Robinson said, but it has long been his policy that nothing leaves the factory unless it's fully paid for, so the training company's demise shouldn't affect Robinson Helicopter. "Those I really feel sorry for," he said, "are all the students [who lost money when Silver State went bankrupt and whose student loans may have been siphoned off by Silver State's owner]. That was wrong, absolutely wrong."
Asked if there are other helicopter types on which he would like to flex his engineering muscles, Robinson said, "I would like to design a utility helicopter, but it's not easy to do. Right now we have our hands full with the R66."


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MAGNOLIA -- Alma Christine Wells Martino, 92, died Tuesday at Carolina East Hospice Care Center in Kenansville.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Baptist Church. Burial will be 3 p.m. Thursday in Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville.
She was born in Sampson County to the late Johnny Wells and Sally Meda Vann Wells. She was married to the late Henry James Martino.
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Sunday 29th July 2012 Toysa, Finland
Well we are now on our way heading north-west towards the Ferry crossing to Sweden from Vaasa, Finland. We have booked our journey for Tuesday morning 8.00 am.
It's been busy and I haven't had much time to write up our blog so I will try and fill in the last week or so's activities and impressions the best I can.
After Latvia we travelled up to the coast of Estonia and decided to catch the ferry to the large island of Saare and at 11 Euros for the crossing we thought it might be a change of scenery.
We drove straight across the island to Kuressaare, a well known holiday town with lots of wooden buildings and a small castle, we arrived late in the day and found a small campsite close to town. The next morning we rode our bikes into town to see the sights., it was relatively quiet and we found our way to the very old castle that is the highlight of the town. It wasn't open yet so we went for a short ride to the marina and had a look at the coast. We enjoyed looking through the castle, it had a museum set up that displayed not only the ancient history of the castle but also the Tzarist period and communist era. We found it very interesting, but after we had a coffee we decided we had better move on. After leaving Kuressaare we visited the meteorite crater at Kaali, the windmills of Angla and the cliffs of Panga. We found a lovely secluded beachside spot to stay for a night and woke up to the peaceful sight of the Baltic sea.
We now had to drive to Tallin as we had booked our ferry crossing to Helsinki and this gave us one day to see the sights of Tallin. We found the city campground behind some office/commercial buildings, again it looked like they decided to use the carpark of these commercial buildings, but as we were only there to see the city and then catch the ferry it was the most convenient place to stay. (they also had free wifi, a bonus for us) We again took to our bikes to visit the town, Tallin has some good bike ways but they sometimes disappear and you are left with a choice of riding on the busy road with all the cars and trucks or riding down the narrow walkway and having to stop and start for the pedestrians. Still we have found it a mostly easy place to get around and we had a nice time wandering the streets and looking at the sights. We did decide to have lunch at a really nice African restaurant and sat on the roof enjoying the views to the harbor and the sunshine. The food was really good with enough spice in it to satisfy our need for a little something with some zing.
We had to catch the ferry early and so we decided the last night in Tallin would be spent in a carpark near the ferry terminal, so fortunately we were able to leave the campground late in the day, do some shopping and move to the carpark when things in town were quietening down. Luckily for us this was a peaceful carpark and after having dinner, watching some TV we had a good night's sleep ready to cross the Baltic sea first thing.
We arrive in Helsinki and drove off the ferry quite near to the centre of town. As in most cities, the roads aren't always straightforward and as we were planning to go west, it seemed east we must head. We needed to get onto the city ring road and unfortunately missed the turn off, but just as well our trusty Tom Tom succeeded in rerouting us in the right direction. Our plan for that night was Hanko, the most southerly tip of mainland Finland and a nice seaside resort town.
We had one day until our planned trip to St Petersburg, this we had booked a few weeks ago and was our main reason for hurrying though the Baltics to get to Finland. What to do with our camper while we were away for the 3 days was something we were not really sure about until Riga. While camping at the City Camping there we were approached by a Finnish Man called Ari and he was interested in what we were doing and when we talked about St Petersburg he kindly offered to look after our van at his home 30kms north of Helsinki. A very generous offer and something we had to think about but as the time came closer we decided that if the offer was still valid we would take him up on it. Nice to have it parked out of the city and in someones yard rather than a city car park. We couldn't have been made to feel more welcome when we drove in to Ari's yard. He quickly made us feel at home, introduced us to his lovely wife Eija and later to his son. We had a lovely evening with them, Ari cooked some salmon in his homemade baking oven, and after a very satisfying meal we were asked if we would like to use their sauna. I think every finnish home has one, I think I heard there is 1 sauna for 3 people in Finland so they take their sauna's seriously. Well what to do? Ewout quickly agreed and as it was going to be men first then later ladies I thought why not. One thing I have to mention, they do it with no clothes on and it is a quick way to get to know people when you sit naked with them in a sauna. I swallowed my reservations and took a turn with Eija and she was so relaxed and nice about it, that it made it easy.
The next morning we were going to catch the bus into Helsinki, do some sightseeing before we caught the ferry in the late afternoon, but as it had started raining Ari decided it was too wet to work in the yard and took us in and gave us quick "tour" of the town. I'm amazed at peoples generosity and we were very grateful to Ari for doing this as he made sure we knew where to get the ferry and dropped us off there so we could be sure we were at the right place. We had a few hours to wait before check in and so we put our bags in a secure locker and took the bus into town to have some lunch and see a bit of Helsinki.
Our ferry ride to St Petersburg was pretty uneventful, after having a drink in the lounge as it pulled away from the dock we had a walk around the other decks and retired early to our cabin for a quiet night in.
Tuesday July 24th, (my birthday) Welcome to St Petersburg
We arrived at St Petersburg at 9.00 am, we left our cabin to wait patiently to disembark. We couldn't see the point of jostling to get to the front of the line so we held back while others made the mad rush down the step and into the line of the customs. Well maybe it is an advantage to be one of the first, but after that it is a long wait in the queue to get though immigration for Russia. I don't know why it takes so long, but of course it seemed we got on the wrong queue and as we watched people push in ahead, other people in other lines passing us by the frustration just mounted and I was starting to feel quite cranky.
After an hour and a half we made it through and then had to wait for our transit bus to arrive, which dropped us off in front of one the iconic sights of St Petersburg, St Isaac's Cathedral. We had an address for our hotel "The Northern Lights" but couldn't understand the street signs so we had to ask friendly bus helper who pointed us in the direction. It was the direction, but we didn't quite understand the instructions and as we don't read Russian we were still confused and frustrated until a friendly English couple recognise our body language as lost and suggested we ask the staff in the hotel where they were staying as they spoke english well. We did and they helped us, we were almost there, but we had to go out the back of their hotel and turn right and it was two doors down. We made it, we had booked this hotel on line, as it looked pretty good, had some good reviews and it was pretty central to the city. Our first impression wasn't good, admittedly that had nothing to do with the hotel, but unfortunately it is situated on the 3rd floor of a pretty run down building and the stair well was pretty awful, damp, musty and very depressing. In my tired and emotional state I wasn't prepared for the 3 flights of stairs hauling our luggage. Well we made it, and found the hotel to be very nice in the end, a small boutique hotel you might call it, with no extra's like restaurants or cafe's but it has comfortable clean rooms, friendly staff, and really good wifi. (I might go on a bit about this but for some of you who won't know, our daughter Jade is about to give birth ; due 27th July, and we want to be able to skype them when it happens and it is a great way to keep in touch with all our family) Unfortunately we couldn't check in until 1.00 and it was only 12, so we were directed across the road to a cafe which the receptionist recommended as good food and good price. Another disappointment as unfortunately, they were booked until after 1.00 so we went looking further down the road for another cafe, we came across a very basic eatery which served pretty basic food but good value and all we needed for now Then it was back to the Hotel up the 3 flights of step to check in to our room.
To cut a long story short, we had a very busy couple of days in St Petersburg, we had drizzling rain, bright sunshine and everything between. We did the hop on hop off bus to get our bearings, but the English tour information was pretty sparse and sometimes didn't really co-ordinate with what we were seeing. We walked the streets and found that consumerism is alive and well in modern Russia, McDonalds, Subway and Kentucky Fried have found their way here as well as the trendy boutiques and expensive accessory shops and seem to be embraced by tourists and locals alike.
We ate some amazing meals, we had dinner at the Restaurant across from the hotel and it was very good.. (a pity my mood wasn't, I have to admit to a mid trip melt down, probably caused by homesickness, concern for my pregnant daughter and the overwhelming feeling of being in a country where even a simple sign is hard to understand)
We also had dinner with a wolf, well a dummy one, it was the only table available in the non-smoking section and at least we had a window view. Oh yes we were the window view too.
The highlights of the trip to St Petersburg were: The Hermitage museum (who could not we awestruck by the Summer Palace of the Catherine the Great, and her amazing collection of art work and artefacts.) the Church of the spilled blood, (even from the outside it looks amazing, but it was closed the day we stopped by. Finding a display of Buddy Bears in the park all lined up and in a myriad of designs from all over the world. For those who don't know Buddy Bears are a series of painted, life-size fibreglass bear sculptures originally developed in Berlin, Germany, the United Buddy Bears, is an international exhibition that travels around the world and gives a message of peace, international understanding and tolerance among the nations, cultures and religions of this world.
We said farewell to St Petersburg on the Thursday evening and took the ferry back to Helsinki, another overnight trip and then an easy passage through customs into the Euro zone. Then it was catch a bus back the 30 kms to Nurmijarvi where Ari picked us up and brought us back to his home and our van. We didn't stay again with them as much as we probably would have liked it, so we said our thanks and goodbye as we have still a lot of kms to go and the weeks are flying by. There is still Sweden, Denmark, Nth/West Germany and Holland to travel though until we fly home in early September.
After we said farewell to Ari we took his advice and drove north east towards the Russian border where there is a lot of lakes and a interesting old castle. Finland so far has been an easy and comfortable place to visit, pleasant to drive through, endless forests, farmlands and lakes scattered everywhere. It's so green and the wildflowers are beautiful on the sides of the road, but why wouldn't it be lush and damp when even in the middle of summer a sudden thunderstorm can send a downpour of rain and catch you unawares. So now we drive a few days in an north west direction, stopping in campsites or secluded parking areas, so that we are able to catch the ferry on Tuesday for our next destination Sweden.


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At 12 months, those receiving cytisine had an 8.4% rate of biochemically verified smoking abstinence, compared with 2.4% in the placebo group. The cytisine users did report more gastrointestinal side effects (5.7% more reporting stomach pain, dyspepsia, nausea, or dry mouth).
Since cytisine only costs $15 for a treatment course, it could become a great option for low-income people who want to quit (who make up a disporportionate amount of smokers, and are less likely to be insured or able to afford pharmaceutical smoking cessation aids).
West R et al. Placebo-Controlled Trial of Cytisine for Smoking Cessation. N Eng J Med 2011; 365:1193-1200.
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Agency withdraws bid for distressed property after Como neighborhood rejects the agency's proposal
FORT WORTH — Samaritan House has withdrawn its bid to purchase property in the Como neighborhood in West Fort Worth for a new facility that would house low-income people, including those with HIV.
The decision came after residents of the neighborhood objected to the agency's proposal and voted against bringing the facility to the area. Como residents voted 365-41 against Samaritan House's plan during a meeting of the Como Neighborhood Advisory Council.
The issue was to come before the Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday, but Samaritan House Executive Director Steve Dutton said his agency had the item removed and will look for another location.
"It's taking a little bit of time to accept," Dutton said of the rejection by the neighborhood.
Dutton said the Como neighborhood was an ideal site because it offered a stable community that was near medical facilities, good schools, community resources and transportation. But, he said, the agency will find another location in a different neighborhood and they will move forward with the project.
Other neighborhoods have contacted him already to talk about bringing the new housing to their areas, but no specific proposals are pending, Dutton said.
Once a property is found, he said, it would take about three years to secure the federal grants and for construction to be completed.
The new complex would have replaced Motel Vickery, a dilapidated 1940s-era cinder-block motel on Vickery Street facing railroad tracks that divide the neighborhood from the Trinity River.
Last year, the motel was on a list of properties that the city of Fort Worth threatened to close that were filthy and dilapidated. City officials said drug paraphernalia was found on the site, and that it was a breeding ground for crime.
That property sits on two acres, but Samaritan House had proposed buying an additional acre for a $15 million development that would house 150–200 people.
The new construction would incorporate solar panels and other green technology to keep utility costs as low as possible for residents, Dutton said. Trees and landscaping would be integrated into the design as in the current facilities on Hemphill Street.
Opponents told the Fort Worth Star Telegram that the neighborhood had its own issues and didn't need additional problems brought into the area. They preferred development that would bring jobs to the neighborhood.
As part of its mission, Samaritan House has always put people to work, Dutton said, adding that the agency has always been a good neighbor.
Last year, the agency had more than 1,000 volunteers and most came from the immediate neighborhood. Dutton said that the community wouldn't step up to help a bad neighbor.
Samaritan House has provided housing for homeless, low-income people with HIV since 1993. In 2001, the agency relocated to its current location, operating as a transitional care facility.
The Villages at Samaritan House was built in 2006. That complex includes one- two- and three-bedroom apartments for low-income people, not all with HIV.
When Samaritan House first opened, the facility operated mostly as a hospice dealing with end-of-life care.
"Now we have a literacy program," Dutton said. "People are going to college. We're rebuilding hope. This is a happy place to be. People are dreaming and building for the future."
Samaritan House currently serves 370 residents in Samaritan House, The Villages at Samaritan House and an off-site program that has landlords around the city housing about 25 families living independently in the community.
The new facility would have housed an additional 250 people.
In addition to construction jobs that Samaritan House would have added to the Como neighborhood, permanent jobs for caseworkers and other staff would have been added, Dutton said.
He said that the planned project is not a place to warehouse the homeless. Instead, the agency incorporates job training and employment skills classes into its program.
"We provide a means by which people can go back to work," Dutton said.
Not only do they encourage their residents to enroll in job training programs, they have collaborated with for-profit business to generate jobs.
Dutton said 17 current residents work at Z Café at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center.
Carlo Capua is the general manager of Z Café. His mother is the chef.
He said that after his mother was laid off from her job and he returned from teaching abroad, they started a home-based catering company. They needed a commercial kitchen and worked out a barter agreement with Samaritan House.
"The arts center gave space to Samaritan House," Capua said.
The non-profit agency didn't know what to do with it, so they called Capua who opened Z Café.
"We hire residents from Samaritan House," he said. "Some are HIV-positive. Some are their caretakers."
He said over the past few years they have employed 33 residents and have expanded their catering business as well. The Super Bowl committee recently named them as an approved caterer.
"We've catered for more than 100 non-profits," Capua said. "We donate to all sorts of fundraisers."
Dutton said that the partnership worked well.
"We seek to do more things like that," Dutton said.
Dutton said that among the 370 residents served by Samaritan House, 75 children are in the program.
"It's always fun to help families grow and succeed," he said. "It helps keep you focused on the future.
That focus is reflected in his motto: "Rescue, nurture, launch."
Samaritan House officials insists that its residents are compliant with their drug regimens. They provide transportation to medical appointments and work with AIDS Outreach Center to provide dental care.
A full range of psychological services is offered to residents; nutritionists on site see that special dietary needs of residents are met, and substance abuse and other wellness issues are also addressed, Dutton said.
Once stabilized, residents are offered a full range of opportunities to help them return to work. Workshops in interviewing, computer skills and financial management skills are offered. Opportunities to continue their education are backed with scholarships.
Dutton said that as the economy slumped, the need for affordable housing soared. In addition, as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue, the problem of caring for veterans grows.
"About 20 to 25 percent of our residents are veterans," Dutton said. "Many have HIV. Some are dealing with PTSD."
In addition to post-traumatic stress disorder, he said that some return to families that have moved on and split up and they have no support. And in this economy they return with no jobs.
Dutton said that while the new facility is on hold temporarily, they will find a new location.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition June 11, 2010.


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I would like a website, where the audience pays 25 NOK for advertising Space for selling and buying used books. Also I would like for it to be possible to log in With Facebook.
We are a publisher of reference materials converting to print on demand. We need one or more freelancers to take scans that we provide, crop, straighten and in some cases enhance them and reassemble them into a print ready pdf.
Character and scene illustrations for children's books. Simple, child friendly characters. Face and body, scene and motion
Basic books collecting system needed in Java Swing. OOP. See project description word document. Need this project within 4 days. navigation through panels with buttons needs to be possible. payment when tested and satisfied.
I'm looking for a ghost writer to write some children books for me. I will be catering to teens between the ages of 14-18. The word count is going to be around 10,000 words/fiction
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I want somedody who can type books on Physics & Maths. It requires drawing diagrams and also typing mathematical equations. I want somebody who has a good speed and experience on relevant field. I would prefer some body who is willing to work long term.
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both books are 10 -15 pages not including covers front and back
I am looking for designer who can add the words to the already designed book, so, we will give the book design as file created on indesign and the text as word documents or PDF. The text is in Tamil Sri Lanka . We need designer who read and write the language. the design link: [url removed, login to view]
I have written 34 books and self published 5. I would like to be able to print the rest over time and promote the books.
The goal is to draw a dozen illustrations for a children's book (in the style of Jim Kay, the guy who illustrated the last Harry Potter books). Thanks!
I am a professor and I need a person who can help me in writing books and research papers. He should have good flair of writing English, an analytical mind, good at understanding subjects related to management
School related ...choose their subject and then only the books for those subject will display. Receipt must be generated immediately No online payment necessary (at the moment) Backend must keep track and summarize everything Chances are to be made on data in necessary, backend must also be used when kids come and pick up books (stock / delivery)
I am looking to h...a Writer to write a few different children's books relating to animals and I would like the Writer to be from AUSTRALIA ONLY. I would also require illustrations within the books, so I require someone that can draw or a great graphic designer. I need you to be skilled in the area of children's books, animals and illustrations.
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There are some copyrighted books that I wish to give away. Most can be read, and downloaded, at no cost on the website www.SevenSegmentSolution.ORG. Do you have any experience writing sales copy for an email? The texts can help students, teachers, and people who advise others...especially on conduct. How to Study More Effectively (&
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Zurich (Aug. 25)
The Zionist Actions Committee meeting here today issued a call to the 4,400 Exodus refugees aboard three British vessels returning them to Germany to stand firm until they are admitted to Palestine.
Zalman Rubashov, editor of Davar, read a declaration calling on the Exodus refugees to remain steadfast in their determination to enter Palestine. He termed Britian's behavior "a crime against humanity and against the Mandate." Thanking France for the sympathy it showed the refugees, Rubashov said its "behavior was a sign that the spirit of humanity in Europe" was not dead.
Praising the "heroic, forty-day" struggle of the Exodus Jews, Rubashov denounced the inhuman conditions under which they were forced to live. Torming "thier unbreakable will" a symbol of the desire of the Jewish people to reach Palestine, he said: "Notwithstanding any difficulties or laws which may result, we do not recognize the country which has lost all right to be the power in Palestine."
Expressing "joy over the unity of the East European immigrants, with American seamen and French Jewish youth," Rubashov denounced Britain not only for driving the Exodus Jews from the shores of Palestine but also for threatening to use force to drive them back to "the land of blood and hate" from which they came.
A Revisionist statement issued here declared that Zionist leaders, as well as the British, were responsible for the present situation. Asserting that Zionist leadership "by its politics paved the way for the Exodus catastrophe," the statement which was released by the Revisionist faction at the meeting, accused the leadership of answering the "Bevin offensive" with appeasement.
Denouncing Zionists who throw all their weight on fighting only for immigrants, the statement said fasting days and expressions of sorrow were "an ineffective means of combat," and called for breaking political relations with Britain and the setting up of a unified Zionist front to act as a "counter-offensive."
The members of the Actions Committee expressed doubt, during private conversations, that the writ of habeas corpus served today on Bevin and Creech-Jones will halt the return of the Exodus deportees to Germany. Several members felt that the move would strengthen Britain's determination to take the refugees to the British zone.
The fifty-year jubilee of the Zionist Organization, which is scheduled to be held in Basle on Aug. 31, will be addressed by Dr. Chaim Weizmann, it was announced here.


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Peter Gutierrez's review published on Letterboxd :
Of those films that I've seen in 2012's New York Asian Film Festival lineup, this is one of the few undeniable must-see's... especially if you're a fan of Korean gangster movies like I am. No, don't expect star (and festival guest) Choi Min-Sik to show up in ruthless, larger-than-life alpha-male mode. In fact, the opposite is true, as you might have guessed from the title, which actually might reflect the story better if it were "Anonymous Gangster" since its protagonist is a master of under-the-radar machinations during his rise to power. In a performance mesmerizing for its subtlety, Choi delivers the kind of character study whose subject is-- well, you honestly can't tell if he's an opportunistic weakling, or if he's "crazy like a fox" and is in reality the most ruthless of all the lowlifes on screen. Choi's perfectly complemented by the always-good Ha Jung-Woo, who uses his sleepy-eyed menace to best effect. Not an action thriller, not a legal thriller, but a "crime drama" in the best, deepest sense of the label, Nameless Gangster is the kind of smart genre pic that you just can't take your eyes off of. Every scene is just so well crafted, each a self-contained mini-drama, that you don't want the overall saga to end, but to continue on and on. A real triumph.


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Darlene Cates, the American actress who played Johnny Depp and Leonardo Dicaprio's morbidly obese mother Bonnie in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape', is looking to make her movie comeback after losing 250lbs in weight, reports the Dallas Morning News.
Almost 20 years after that movie, Cates, now 64, is feeling optimistic that she might act again after a slew of health problems. She said, "I can do moms real well. I don't have to delve very deep to find Mom in there". The actress has lost almost half her original body weight, and hopes to lose another 100lbs before appearing on-screen once again. DiCaprio earned an Oscar nomination for 'Gilbert Grape', and sent Cates a note praising her acting ability which remains one of her most cherished possessions. The actress said the note read, "I'm not really the best in expressing my words in writing but you are the most special person I have ever [met] I'll always remember you as the best acting mamma I ever had. You triumphed in your role". Cates - who is down from 575lbs to 331lbs - remains housebound but is looking to star in one or two projects a year.
For now, the actress is happy to bask in the glory of her most famous role, saying, "I can always tell when [Gilbert Grape has] been on TV.There'll be a rush of [Facebook] 'friend' requests".


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Murphy is an adorable boy. He's about 60lb and 14 months old. He is a handsome toasted marshmallow colored retriever mix.
He is housebroken and knows the words "sit" and "no". He can play fetch and tug of war. Murphy's not the biggest fan of kennels, but his foster mom puts a blanket over it so he knows it's time to be quiet-- Murphy just really wants to be with people.
He likes other dogs, but ah, well the cat at his foster's house may look more like a squeaky toy to him-- so cats maybe something to avoid in his forever home, along with geese, or chickens, Murphy says that chickens are more like dinner...
But he LOVES the couch and hanging out with his foster family.
Murphy is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He also has a heart murmur and we can provide you with the cardiologist report. Right now he does not need medication or care for it and just needs to be re-evaluated as he grows older. He's just happy go lucky Murphy!
If you'd like to welcome him into your home and couch please apply at www.luckylabrescue.com
Most Labs that come into Lucky Lab Rescue are from shelters. Most are at risk of euthanasia, usually due to overcrowded shelters. Labs are one of the most popular breeds of dogs due to their loyal and family-oriented personalities. Labs are also one of the most overbred breeds and are the number one breed to be found in shelters. They also have one of the highest euthanasia rates. Some find it difficult that rescues can be breed specific, however, Lucky Lab Rescue and other Lab rescues make a huge impact on euthanasia rates just by rescuing Labs and Lab mixes alone.
The most popular color of Labs are yellow and chocolate. They tend to get rescued and adopted more often than black labs. Some shelters will automatically euthanize black Labs and some rescue organizations will accept the yellow and chocolate over the black Lab. We at Lucky Labs love our yellows and chocolates, but also feel very committed to rescuing black Labs due to their plight.
"The plight of the black dog refers to the low adoption rate and high
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Wellington ease past Gold Coast
Wellington Phoenix went third in the A-League as they beat Gold Coast United 2-0.
Andrew Durante opened the scoring after 28 minutes and substitute Nick Ward added the second moments before the final whistle.
Wellington move above Perth Glory, while rock-bottom Gold Coast captain Michael Thwaite was still happy with his side.
It wasn't until late Friday night that the United players knew they would even play the game, when the Queensland Supreme Court dismissed owner Clive Palmer's application for an injunction after Football Federation Australia revoked his A-League licence.
"We just want to play, and get paid. Both of those things are happening at the moment, which is a positive sign," said the Gold Coast skipper.
Thwaite says the testing times have brought the players closer, and provided plenty of encouragement for the future of football on the Gold Coast.
"If they can get through this time, they can get through anything. To show character, turn up, and play the way we do ... Whether it be next year, or in the last three games, the results will start turning our way."
The future of the franchise on the Gold Coast is up in the air, but Thwaite believes the potential is there for football to thrive.
"If I was the owner, I'd be laughing because we don't really need to look anywhere, we've got the next generation here," he said. "All you need to do is fill it in with a core of experienced players, and you've got a club.
"Imagine when they get through these hard times and these last games, imagine what steps they can make in the next year."
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Rachel Bilson's recently-launched handbag collection for ShoeMint—the line she designs with stylist pal Nicole Chavez—now offers 100% vegan options that don't sacrifice style. "Bags and shoes are my obsession," the Hart of Dixie star told InStyle.com at Piperlime's BFF night. "They are the two best accessories ever." So it makes perfect sense that the fashion-conscious actress created a collection with something for everyone. For those who are vegan or choose not to support the leather industry, Bilson wanted to incorporate on-trend, animal-friendly designs. Her vegan handbags include the Dive Crossbody, which comes in several different color combinations, and the Fold-Over Clutch, each available for $80. "It's nice to have luxury items that are affordable," she said of her products in the video above. Watch Bilson and stylist Nicole Chavez talk about their vegan design initiative in this exclusive video from ShoeMint. Then snag one (or more) of the bags on member site, shoemint.com.
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Antonio Conte's men have started the season well, and will be looking to claim three points to stay at the summit of the league
Ferronetti, Canini, Granqvist, Antonelli
Kucka, Seymour, Merkel
Jankovic, Immobile, Borriello
Caceres, Barzagli, Chiellini
Lich'nr, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Giaccherini
Matri, Vucinic
Juventus will look to make it three wins from three as they travel to Genoa in what could be a tricky post-international fixture.
With the spectre of Chelsea looming, Antonio Conte may opt to shuffle his pack and rest Sebastian Giovinco, despite the diminutive attacker's brace against Udinese last week.
Elsewhere, Leonardo Bonucci could also be rested, allowing Martin Caceres to return following his recovery from a knee ligament injury. Mauricio Isla, meanwhile, is likely to be named on the bench.
Genoa, meanwhile, have had plenty of time to digest their late capitulation against Catania. Back on home soil, Luigi De Canio may be quietly confident in his team's ability to stop the Bianconeri juggernaut.
This belief is no doubt boosted by the return of Marco Borriello after a four-year absence. Borriello is likely to be paired alongside Ciro Immobile (a player co-owned by Juventus) and they will be supplemented by a near full-strength squad with new recruit Juan Vargas the only notable absence.
- In the last meeting between the teams, Juventus were held to a 0-0 draw.
- Juventus are the highest scoring team in Serie A so far this season, with 6 goals from 2 games.
- At the other end of the pitch, their defence conceded just 20 goals in the whole of last season, an astonishing 13 goals fewer than their nearest rival.
- Conversely, Genoa had the ignominy of finishing last season with the worst defensive record of any team in Serie A, leaking 69 goals.
- Genoa are the oldest football club in Italy, tracing their roots back to 1893.
- Genoa have won 9 Serie A titles, the latest being in the 1923-24 season.


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Macquarie shares surge on profit rise
Macquarie Group has unveiled a 17 per cent rise in its full-year profit, as market conditions improve and the investment bank slashes costs.
The Australian investment banking giant posted an $851 million net profit after tax, with its second half profit of $490 million up 36 per cent on its first half result as global share markets surged.
The market consensus estimated was centred on only an $815 million profit, triggering a 10 per cent jump in Macquarie shares when they started trade this morning.
Macquarie's chief executive, Nicholas Moore, says the result was due to a combination of rising market-related income and significant cost cutting.
"Global market conditions generally improved during the year to 31 March 2013 which, together with strong cost control across the group, led to the improved result," he noted in the report.
"Client activity remained subdued for Macquarie's capital markets facing businesses and affected the performance of some groups."
The investment bank says continued weakness in mergers and acquisitions was still dragging on profits in its capital and securities businesses.
Overall, Macquarie's operating income was down by 4 per cent on the previous financial year to $6.7 billion.
However, the company's profit was boosted by a 10 per cent fall in costs to $5.3 billion - the investment bank says its staff numbers fell by 3.8 per cent from 14,202 at the end of March last year to 13,663 as at March 31 this year.
Macquarie says it expects its financial year 2014 profit to be higher again, provided market conditions are no worse than those experienced in 2012-2013.
The investment bank's final dividend is $1.25 a share (40 per cent franked), bring its total dividends for the year up to $2.00, compared to $1.40 in the 2012 financial year.
Macquarie Group shares were up 10.1 per cent to $42.80 by 10:18am (AEST).
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Casa Quickie: Shiny Copper
Copper verdigris is beautiful on rooftops, but the corroded metal doesn't look so good on your pots and pans. So it's important to keep them polished and in shipshape. As it turns out, it's not so difficult to do so. First, cut a lemon in half. Then, make like you're whipping up a margarita and dip the exposed face of the lemon into a plate of course grind salt (like sea salt). Take the salted lemon and apply it to your copper, giving it a good, hard grooming. Your pots and pans should shine like the top of the Chrysler building in no time! If you happen to make yourself a margarita while you're at it, don't worry: I won't tell anyone.