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Assessment of tibial rotation and meniscal movement using kinematic magnetic resonance imaging
- Hai-Nan Chen1,
- Kan Yang2,
- Qi-Rong Dong1Email author and
- Yi Wang1
© Chen et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2014
- Received: 30 September 2013
- Accepted: 15 July 2014
- Published: 21 August 2014
This work aimed to assess tibial rotations, meniscal movements, and morphological changes during knee flexion and extension using kinematic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Thirty volunteers with healthy knees were examined using kinematic MRI. The knees were imaged in the transverse plane with flexion and extension angles from 0° to 40° and 40° to 0°, respectively. The tibial interior and exterior rotation angles were measured, and the meniscal movement range, height change, and side movements were detected.
The tibia rotated internally (11.55° ± 3.20°) during knee flexion and rotated externally (11.40° ± 3.0°) during knee extension. No significant differences were observed between the internal and external tibial rotation angles (P > 0.05), between males and females (P > 0.05), or between the left and right knee joints (P > 0.05). The tibial rotation angle with a flexion angle of 0° to 24° differed significantly from that with a flexion angle of 24° to 40° (P < 0.01). With knee flexion, the medial and lateral menisci moved backward and the height of the meniscus increased. The movement range was greater in the anterior horn than in the posterior horn and greater in the lateral meniscus than in the medial meniscus (P < 0.01). During backward movements of the menisci, the distance between the anterior and posterior horns decreased, with the decrease more apparent in the lateral meniscus (P < 0.01). The side movements of the medial and lateral menisci were not obvious, and a smaller movement range was found than that of the forward and backward movements.
Knee flexion and extension facilitated internal and external tibial rotations, which may be related to the ligament and joint capsule structure and femoral condyle geometry.
- Tibial rotation
- Meniscal movement
- Magnetic resonance imaging
The knee joint, a weight-bearing structure with complicated movement patterns, is composed of the patellofemoral joint and the medial and lateral tibiofemoral joints. The functions of the knee joint include flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and rotation, which is the most complex [1],[2]. The knee joint can maintain stability even when bearing a load 5 to 10 times its own weight. The meniscus, which is attached to the tibial plateau, has an important role in knee joint function. The meniscus can increase the contact area between the femur and the tibia to effectively distribute the load on a wider joint surface. Thus, damage caused by stress concentration on the joint cartilage is avoided. In addition, the meniscus can transfer stress and adsorb concussion while bearing a load, increase knee joint stability by deepening the tibial plateau, lubricate the joint, and nourish the cartilage [3],[4]. These functions are exhibited during knee joint activities.
Numerous studies are focused on investigating the three-dimensional motion of the knee joint by measuring tibial rotation and meniscal movement, which has certain advantages and disadvantages [5],[6]. In the present study, kinematic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to study tibial rotation, meniscal movement, and morphological changes. Tibial rotation and meniscal movement as well as their clinical significance are discussed.
Materials and methods
General data
Thirty healthy volunteers with ages ranging from 25 to 66 years with an average age of 41.2 years were enrolled in this study. A total of 30 knees (left knee, seven males and eight females; right knee, eight males and seven females) were examined. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) no history of knee injury; (2) no history of knee surgery; and (3) no history of knee disease or existing knee disease. This study was conducted in accordance with the declaration of Helsinki. This study was conducted with approval from the Ethics Committee of Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants.
Inspection methods
An Artoscan M dedicated-extremity MRI system (0.2 T, Esaote Company, Genoa, Italy) was used to measure tibial rotation and meniscal movement. The imaging parameters were as follows: T1 weighting, spin echo, transverse section imaging, time repetition (TR) of 230 ms, echo time of 24 ms, layer thickness of 5 mm, field of view of 20 cm × 20 cm with an average frequency of 1 for the signal, matrix of 192 × 192, signal obtaining time of 28 s, and a total inspection time of 15 min.
Volunteers were asked to lay supine. The foot on the inspection side was fixed on a lockable mobile device, and the knee was placed in a soft rectangular coil. Flexion and extension of the knee were conducted to obtain different knee joint positions. The knee joint was flexed from the extended position with transverse section imaging conducted at 0°, 8°, 16°, 24°, 32°, and 40° angle positions. Then, the knee joint was extended from the 40° angle position, and transverse section imaging was conducted at 40°, 32°, 24°, 16°, 8°, and 0°. At the same time, sagittal imaging and coronal imaging were conducted on the medial and lateral menisci, respectively, to investigate the meniscal movement and morphological changes during knee flexion. Six physicians, from the three groups (with one physician from the imaging department and one from each clinical department, in each group) participated in the MRI reading independently. There was no intergroup correlation among the doctors.
Relationship between tibial rotation and knee flexion angle
Flexion angle
Tibial external rotation
11.40° ± 3.00°*
3.10° ± 0.85°
3.10° ± 0.91°
2.35° ± 1.04°
1.45° ± 0.60°
1.35° ± 0.49°
Tibial internal rotation
11.55° ± 3.20°
2.95° ± 1.05°
2.65° ± 0.93°
2.45° ± 1.00°
1.95° ± 0.83°
1.55° ± 0.60°
Relationship between tibial rotation and gender
Tibial external rotation
Tibial internal rotation
11.22° ± 2.54°
11.33° ± 3.32°
11.55° ± 3.45°
11.73° ± 3.26°
Relationship between tibial rotation and knee position
Knee position
Tibial external rotation
Tibial internal rotation
Left knee
11.18° ± 2.75°
11.00° ± 2.93°
Right knee
11.67° ± 3.43°
12.22° ± 3.56°
Relationship between tibial internal rotation and knee flexion angle
Flexion angle
Tibial internal rotation
3.14° ± 0.85°
6.24° ± 1.48°
8.62° ± 2.36°
10.05° ± 2.67°
11.40° ± 3.0°
Relationship between tibial external rotation and knee extention angle
Extention angle
Tibial external rotation
1.55° ± 0.6°
3.5° ± 1.19°
5.95° ± 1.88°
8.65° ± 2.41°
11.55° ± 3.2°
Meniscal movement and height changes during knee flexion (mm)
Medial meniscus
Lateral meniscus
Movement of anterior horn
5.96 ± 1.88
8.98 ± 2.13
Movement of posterior horn
4.76 ± 1.40
6.68 ± 1.71
Height change of anterior horn
2.26 ± 0.51
2.92 ± 0.44
Height change of posterior horn
1.81 ± 0.49
2.28 ± 0.44
Change of anteroposterior diameter
4.23 ± 0.91
5.28 ± 1.20
Side movement
1.75 ± 0.18
2.02 ± 0.26
The knee joint has a special structure, a complex composition, and important functions. It is composed of the femoral condyle, tibial plateau, and patella, combined with a joint capsule, ligament, meniscus, and surrounding muscle tissue. The knee joint implements internal and external rotation through flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction. The knee joint has a screw-home mechanism [8],[9], where the joint is locked by tibial external rotation during the process of extension and is then unlocked during the process of flexion. Therefore, the knee joint is highly stable during full extension, with no rotation and side movement. The tibial intercondylar eminence can limit inward and outward knee movement and can elevate the femur during tibial rotation because the anterior and posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments restrict excessive tibial rotation. The joint ligaments are tightened, which further limits tibial rotation and enhances knee joint stability. Some scholars [8],[10] believe that the vertical axis for knee joint rotation is located in the medial femoral intercondylar eminence. With increasing flexion angle, it gradually shifts rearward and closer to the posterior cruciate ligament. Tibial rotation can occur during passive knee flexion and extension. During daily activities, many muscles are used in tibial internal rotation, such as the popliteal muscle, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, sartorius, and gracilis, and in external rotation, such as the biceps femoris and vastus lateralis [10],[11]. Therefore, the knee joint is more stable during extension than flexion, but it can rotate with sideward movement during flexion to adapt to different motion states.
The meniscus is a semilunar fibrocartilage pad in the knee joint between the femur and the tibia. The wedge structure of the transverse section deepens the articular surface of the tibial plateau. Therefore, the prominent femoral and tibial condyles are well matched. Only a loose ligament exists between the lateral meniscus and the tibia and joint capsule, and a popliteal tendon exists between the lateral meniscus and fibular collateral ligament [12]. A total of 70% of the posterior horns in the lateral meniscus are connected to the medial femoral condyle through one or two meniscofemoral ligaments (the posterior meniscofemoral ligament or Wrisberg ligament, and the anterior meniscofemoral ligament or Humphrey ligament). The Wrisberg ligament is found in most knee joints, and 6% of knee joints have both kinds of ligament [12],[13]. The medial meniscus presents as a 'C' shape. The anterior and posterior horns are attached to the anterior and posterior areas of the tibial eminence but are distant from each other. A stronger connection exists between the medial meniscus and the tibial plateau and joint capsule. The medial meniscus is also closely attached to the tibial collateral ligament. Therefore, the flexibility of the medial meniscus movement is less than that of the lateral meniscus. The anterior horns of the medial and lateral menisci are connected by a transverse ligament, which obviously limits the rearward movement of the anterior horn. Muhle et al. [14] studied the effect of the transverse ligament on meniscal movement and found a significant difference in the meniscal movement range before and after cutting the transverse ligament. This result further confirmed the limiting effect of the transverse ligament on meniscal movement. The main function of the meniscus is to transfer the load. The meniscus must bear the thrust force toward around, leading to meniscal movement. The popliteal muscle contracts and causes a backward movement in the meniscus during knee flexion, because the hamstring tendon attachment is in the posterior horn of lateral meniscus. The meniscofemoral ligament, which is attached to the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, can cause a backward movement of the posterior lateral meniscus during knee flexion and tibial internal rotation [15],[16]. The attachments of the medial and lateral menisci with the tibia and joint capsule as well as the annular structure in the transverse ligament can limit the excessive external movement of the meniscus [17].
Many studies were conducted on human knee joint kinematics and kinetics. However, most were cadaveric studies, lacking the in vivo environmental tension of muscles and ligaments. Thus, in vivo knee joint movement is not accurately reflected. In vivo research using fixing belts or skin-marked sensors is a non-invasive method, but the influences of skin and soft tissue cause large errors [5]. In Eberhart's study, drift bolting was performed on the femur and tibia of 11 subjects, and the spectrophotometric analysis results revealed that the tibial rotation angle ranges from 4° to 13.3° with an average of 8.7° [6]. Kettelkamp used an electronic goniometer to measure the tibial rotation angle and found that the tibial rotation range was from 5.7° to 25.3° with averages of 12.9° (right knee) and 13.3° (left knee). Tibial rotation during walking was also studied. The results showed that maximum extension and external rotation occur before heel touchdown. Flexion and internal rotation occur before heel touchdown and continue until an absolute standing position is reached [7]. In Nilsson's study, 0.8-mm tantalum beads were implanted in the tibia and femur, and radiographic stereo photogrammetry was conducted on tibial rotation [5]. These methods improve measurement accuracy but are invasive and difficult to apply clinically.
In this study, the internal and external rotation of the tibia during knee flexion and extension were measured using magnetic resonance technology. The results revealed that the tibia internally rotates (11.55° ± 3.20°) during knee flexion and externally rotates (11.40° ± 3.0°) during knee extension, which are the same as the results obtained by Ahrens et al. [6]. No significant statistical differences in the rotation angle between males and females and between the left and right knee joints were observed because the small difference between the internal and external rotations cannot be measured. The tibial rotation with a knee flexion angle range of 0° to 24° was also stable and regular with obvious and irregular changes for flexion angles exceeding 24°.
MRI was used for transverse section scanning on the upper tibia rotation. MRI is not affected by the surrounding muscles, ligaments, or soft tissues and is highly accurate and non-invasive. Therefore, MRI provides a useful index for clinically evaluating knee joint diseases. If tibial rotation can be measured during routine examination, the surgical process can be simplified and useful clinical data can be obtained.
The meniscus has an important function in knee extension and flexion. Previous studies on meniscal movement were performed on corpses, which required joint incision. These studies were unable to reflect the actual situation of the meniscus because of poor accuracy [18]. MRI can clearly show the condition of the meniscus because of good tissue resolution. In addition, MRI is suitable for studying the movement and morphologic changes of the meniscus. The results of this study show that the medial and lateral menisci move backward with knee flexion, and the movement range of the lateral meniscus is larger than that of the medial meniscus (P < 0.01). The movement range of the anterior horn is also larger than that of the posterior horn, while the posterior horn of the medial meniscus has the smallest range. This result may be caused by the relationship of meniscal movement with femoral condyle shape and motion. The convex femoral condyle slides and rolls on the tibial plateau with knee flexion and inevitably pushes the meniscus to move backward. The meniscus is gradually pushed to the side during flexion to match the meniscus with the femoral condyle and tibial plateau as far as possible because the posterior width of the femoral condyle is greater than that of the anterior femoral condyle [12]. The meniscus is always embedded between the femoral condyle and the tibial condyle, which increases the stability of the knee joint and prevents femur movement and the embedding of the synovium and joint capsule. During the process of flexion, the meniscus moves backward and the anteroposterior diameter gradually decreases. This result may be related to the shape and position of the femoral condyle. The tibiofemoral contact area gradually decreases during flexion because of the large curvature radius at the femoral condyle top and the reduced rearward radius. Therefore, the load can be uniformly transferred, and damage to the meniscus can be prevented. The movement range of the lateral meniscus was also greater than that of the medial meniscus, and the movement range of the anterior horn was larger than that of the posterior horn. The smallest movement range was found in the medial meniscus; it is immovable and vulnerable to injury. This finding is consistent with the results of previous studies [19],[20].
Tibial rotation is influenced by the knee joint bone morphogenetic structure combined with ligaments. The tibial collateral ligament, anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and joint capsule are involved in tibial rotation and control excessive rotation. Therefore, excessive tibial rotation caused by trauma can damage the bone morphogenetic structure and lead to rotation instability. The rupture of the tibial collateral ligament can cause a significant increase in tibial external rotation but has little effect on tibial internal rotation [21]. However, anterior cruciate ligament rupture can lead to an increase in tibial internal rotation, and posterior cruciate ligament rupture can cause excessive external rotation. Ruptures in both the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments can significantly increase tibial internal and external rotation. Therefore, the tibial rotation angle can be used as an important metric in evaluating knee ligament injury. Stress distribution on the patellofemoral joint is affected by tibial rotation. Excessive internal or external rotation can lead to excessive load on the medial and lateral patellofemoral joint surface with insufficient stress stimulation on either side. This can cause a series of injuries to the joint cartilage and subchondral tissue and could aggravate patellofemoral joint degeneration [22].
In this study, the height of the meniscus was also studied. The results showed that meniscus height gradually increased with knee flexion. The meniscus undergoes morphological changes to adapt to the smaller curvature radius of the posterior femoral condyle. The meniscal matrix also contains a large number of type I collagen and proteogly can, both of which have a strong absorption ability and the capability to enhance the resistance compression of tissues and the elasticity of the meniscus [23]. The hardness of the meniscus is half that of the cartilage under compression. Therefore, the meniscus has a strong ability to disperse stress and fully absorb the concussion [23],[24]. The morphological changes of the meniscus may be related to nutrient absorption. With knee joint movement, the meniscus can present forward, backward, and sideward movements with morphological changes to adapt to the load and exert important functions. Meniscus injury or resection has adverse effects on the knee joint. Injury or resection can significantly change the load-transferring mode of the knee joint and cause an overload on the joint surface and subsequent degeneration of the joint cartilage. Kim et al. [25] found that the severity of these changes is related to the resection amount of the meniscus tissue. When treating an injury, the peripheral portions of the meniscus should be retained as much as possible and should be combined with meniscus repair, allografting, and prosthetic replacement. This method can aid in full recovery of the meniscus function.
Normally, as the knee extends and flexes, the tibia rotates externally and internally. At this time, a screw-home mechanism occurs. This increases the stability of the knee. Rotatory stability of the knee joint is provided primarily by the ligamentous and capsular structures and by the geometry of the condyles, with muscle activity also playing a role. From our research, we know that as the knee flexes, the menisci move posteriorly and change their shape, which may be related to the appearance of femoral condyles as well as the ligament and knee joint capsule.
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Hainan Chen and Kan Yang are the co-first authors.
Thanks to all the players who participated in this study and all the support staff at Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University.
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Mid-Term Break
I sat all morning in the college sick bay
Counting bells knelling classes to a close.
At two o'clock our neighbours drove me home.
In the porch I met my father crying–
He had always taken funerals in his stride–
And Big Jim Evans saying it was a hard blow.
The baby cooed and laughed and rocked the pram
When I came in, and I was embarrassed
By old men standing up to shake my hand
And tell me they were "sorry for my trouble,"
Whispers informed strangers I was the eldest,
Away at school, as my mother held my hand
In hers and coughed out angry tearless sighs.
At ten o'clock the ambulance arrived
With the corpse, stanched and bandaged by the nurses.
Next morning I went up into the room. Snowdrops
And candles soothed the bedside; I saw him
For the first time in six weeks. Paler now,
Wearing a poppy bruise on his left temple,
He lay in the four foot box as in his cot.
No gaudy scars, the bumper knocked him clear.
A four foot box, a foot for every year.
– Seamus Heaney
Dulce Et Decorum Est
Bent double, like old beggars under sacks,
Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,
Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs
And towards our distant rest began to trudge.
Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots
But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind;
Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots
Of disappointed shells that dropped behind.
GAS! Gas! Quick, boys!– An ecstasy of fumbling,
Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time;
But someone still was yelling out and stumbling
And floundering like a man in fire or lime.–
Dim, through the misty panes and thick green light
As under a green sea, I saw him drowning.
In all my dreams, before my helpless sight,
He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning.
If in some smothering dreams you too could pace
Behind the wagon that we flung him in,
And watch the white eyes writhing in his face,
His hanging face, like a devil's sick of sin;
If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood
Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs,
Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud
Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues,–
My friend, you would not tell with such high zest
To children ardent for some desperate glory,
The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est
Pro patria mori.
– Wilfred Owen
My Best Friend
I never really told you,
How much you mean to me,
I guess I kinda forgot,
How much you really mean,
When life seems to get hard,
You never run away,
You stay beside me,
And help me all the way.
The memories I have,
Will stay with me always,
Until the day I die,
I'll remember your face,
And even after that,
I hope we meet again,
Because you truly are,
My very best friend.
(Re-write this poem adding at least two new poetic techniques)
Poetic Devices
'Poetry is the kind of thing poets write.' — Robert Frost
'Man, if you gotta ask, you'll never know.' — Louis Armstrong
A POET IS LIMITED in the materials he can use in creating his works: all he has are words to express his ideas and feelings. These words need to be precisely right on several levels at once:
• They must sound right to the listener
• They must be arranged in a relationship and placed on the page in ways that are at once easy to follow and assist the reader in understanding
• They must probe the depths of human thought, emotion, and empathy, while appearing simple, self-contained, and unpretentious
Fortunately, the English language contains a wide range of words from which to choose for almost every thought, and there are also numerous plans or methods of arrangement of these words, called poetic devices, which can assist the writer in developing cogent expressions pleasing to his readers. Even though most poetry today is read silently, it must still carry with it the feeling of being spoken aloud, and the reader should practice "hearing" it in order to catch all of the artfulness with which the poet has created his work.
Some of the poetic devices used by poets to convey the above include:
Alliteration: Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words placed near each other, usually on the same or adjacent lines. A somewhat looser definition is that it is the use of the same consonant in any part of adjacent words.
- Example: fast and furious
- Example: Peter and Andrew patted the pony at Ascot
Assonance: Repeated vowel sounds in words placed near each other, usually on the same or adjacent lines. These should be in sounds that are accented, or stressed, rather than in vowel sounds that are unaccented.
- Example: He's a bruisin' loser
Consonance: Repeated consonant sounds at the ending of words placed near each other, usually on the same or adjacent lines. These should be in sounds that are accented, or stressed, rather than in vowel sounds that are unaccented. This produces a pleasing kind of near-rhyme.
- Example: boats into the past
- Example: cool soul
Cacophony: A discordant series of harsh, unpleasant sounds helps to convey disorder. This is often furthered by the combined effect of the meaning and the difficulty of pronunciation.
- Example: My stick fingers click with a snicker
And, chuckling, they knuckle the keys;
Light-footed, my steel feelers flicker
And pluck from these keys melodies.
—"Player Piano," John Updike
Apostrophe: A figure of speech in which a person not present is addressed.
Personification: Giving human attributes to an animal, object or idea.
- For example, the bike stood up against the wall.
Irony: -A literary device which reveals concealed or contradictory meanings.
Repetition: The purposeful re-use of words and phrases for an effect. It has been a central part of poetry in many cultures. Many of the Psalms use this device as one of their unifying elements.
- Example: I was glad; so very, very glad.
Allusion: A brief reference to some person, historical event, work of art, or Biblical or mythological situation or character.
Hyperbole: An outrageous exaggeration used for effect.
- Example: He weighs a ton.
Simile: A direct comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as."
- Example: He's as dumb as an ox.
- Example: Her eyes are like comets.
Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things, stating that one is the other or does the action of the other.
- Example: He's a zero. Example: Her fingers danced across the keyboard.
Oxymoron: A combination of two words that appear to contradict each other.
- Example: a pointless point of view; bittersweet
Enjambment – A run-on line of poetry in which logical and grammatical sense carries over from one line into the next. An enjambed line differs from an end-stopped line in which the grammatical and logical sense is completed within the line.
- For example:
That's my last Duchess painted on the wall,
Looking as if she were alive. I call
That piece a wonder, now….
Archaism – The use of deliberately old-fashioned language to make something feel old
Euphemism – A word or phrase that takes the place of a unpleasant, or impolite reality. The use of passed away for died.
Onomatopoeia: Words that sound like their meanings.
- Example: boom, buzz, crackle, gurgle, hiss, pop, sizzle, snap, swoosh, whir, zip


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Nowadays, IT-systems are replacing more and more segments of daily life. One of the recent examples is the mass closing of brick-and-mortar shops in the USA because of Amazon's popularity. Social and economic progress now depends on digitalization. Max Polyakov, who is the managing partner of Noosphere Ventures, considers innovation the essential factor of increasing business profit in the 21st century.
In the digital business sphere, there are strong associations with the Silicon Valley concept in the context of innovation success. But what exactly has made Silicon Valley's creativity that notable? In his study of Innovation clusters, Max Polyakov underlines three major features necessary for capitalization and economic tenability.
At the forefront, the author mentioned investments. It's never been a secret that Silicon Valley projects attract billions in investments. But, every time someone agrees to invest in a project, someone agrees with a particular amount of risk. Also, the investor should never forget that even the biggest amount of invested resources doesn't guarantee a success.
As a second point, Max Polyakov named innovation management. When a business creates an already existing product, it is forced to enter an established market. But an innovative product can create its own market and be the first among its competitors, or even have no competitors for some time.
The last thing is the practicality of the idea. The product or the service should definitely have a practical purpose. Even the most innovative product with all the necessary resources won't bring any profit if it is useless. Inventions are made to be used, not just to exist.
Max Polyakov considers trial-and-error in business development as the most common for creating innovations. To stay competitive, businesses should apply the uniqueness approach in tasks solving. Even a crew of engineers, scientists and students from a younger generation with not that much experience can generate innovations and for a sustainable information economy with this approach.
Max Polyakov concludes that the Silicon Valley business model can be recreated in any business environment with the help of the uniqueness concept.


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I want to extend a HUGE thanks to all of my wonderful followers who helped me exceed my goal. I am nearly to 200 and that is just incredible and I couldn't of done without all of ya'lls support! Wish I could give everyone something... but dont worry there will be plenty more giveaways to come!
Before I announce the winner here's a thank you card I made to show how much I appreciate all of you!
Card Size - 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" (Scored at 2 1/4" & 4 1/4" to make it stand up!)
Cardstock - Stampin Up!
Stamp - Michael's
Black Embossing Powder - Zing!
Punch - EK Success
Flower Embellishment - K & Company
ATG gun & Scorer
So are you ready for me to reveal the winner?... Drumroll please!....
The WINNER of the Cuttlebug v2 is:
#55 - Mrs. Debbie
Here's what she had to say:
Congratulations Debbie! I will be contacting you soon! Thanks again for helping me surpass my goal of 150! Ya'll are the BEST! Have a Terrific Tuesday!
P.S. - I now have a facebook page, YAY! Click here to go there now and be sure to "like" my page!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thank you!
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Congrats Asley on nearing 200, wow........:))ReplyDelete
Congrats to Debbie too on her win, enjoy!!
lotsa luv
Dear Ashley, I gave Debbie the most expensive gift. Debbie became the richest woman in the world. It will assess your very gesture. Kisses-ReplyDelete
Congrats Debbie! And delighted you reached your goal too Ashley. Gosh you made a card too! That was so lovely to see! Enjoy, Judy xReplyDelete
Great card...Look forward to seeing more of your creations. I found you through Made by Momo's blog followers post. Following now! =) Also congrats you are almost at 200!ReplyDelete
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Even if you haven't had a substance abuse problem and don't know anybody personally who has struggled with them, chances are that you have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. People who struggle with addictions or have loved ones with addictions may have heard of the more specific groups like Heroin Anonymous.
But do you know about the social support groups that are made not for addicts, but the people who are close to addicts? Groups like Nar-anon intend to help the families, spouses, friends, or other loved ones of people struggling with addictions.
What is Nar-anon? What are group support therapies?
Nar-anon, in particular, is a group support therapy for the families and loved ones of someone who has an addiction. These people are often negatively affected by the addiction, and it can be difficult for them to cope with the problem.
Alcoholics Anonymous and other group supports intended to help out the addict are fantastic, but they are not very comprehensive for the other people affected by the addiction. While it is possible for someone to attend an AA group even if they don't have an addiction, the way the group is run makes it a bit more difficult for non-alcoholics to take part and contribute.
The subject matter and the stories told will be more beneficial for addicts trying to walk the road to recovery than they will be for a family member of loved one seeking support. This is why groups like Nar-anon came into play.
Do I need to go to Nar-anon?
Nar-anon will never be a requirement, like AA and NA sometimes are required for somebody to complete a rehabilitation program. It is completely up to you if you want to attend these meetings, but if youre not sure whether or not you would benefit from them, consider the following.
It has been known for many years that addicts are not the only people who suffer during an addiction. Anyone who is close to an addict might have to cope with any of the following.
- Anger and emotional instability may be common occurrences in the life of an addict, and this can make it difficult for them to open up or understand who they are.
- Someone who cares for an addict may experience financial problems as a result of their compassion and generosity.
- The loved ones of addicts may be traumatized by physical violence that occurs as a result of addiction.
Many families and friendships have been irreparably damaged by drug addictions, and the people who have been damaged don't always have the necessary outlet for the stress and anxiety that comes with caring for an addict.
If you dont have as big of a support group as you would like, you would probably benefit from going to a Nar-anon meeting. Even if you do have a good, caring support group, but find it difficult to open up due to the embarrassing or distressing nature of the things that you have to live with, you will probably benefit from Nar-anon.
Nar-anon helps people because it makes it easier for them to open up and share things that they might not be able to share otherwise. Addiction is fit with a very bad stigma, and talking about the trauma and danger of addiction isnt always the easiest thing to do in polite company. Besides, most people dont want to stress others out with their problems.
Nar-anon will allow you to become a part of a group of caring, hard-working, persevering individuals who have experienced similar problems as you. You wont have to worry anymore about meeting the right person, or having to get to know someone very well before talking to them about your addiction. You might even be able to prevent needing to go to a therapist by attending Nar-anon meetings.
These people are all a part of the group in order to support and help themselves and others overcome these issues. Many members of groups like these have actually managed to overcome their problems, or no longer have to care for an addict. They can still share and impart the wisdom and knowledge they've learned from their difficult experiences to others, though.
Getting to a Nar-Anon meeting
Even if you think that you have overcome the issues caused by caring for a drug addict, or i you are currently struggling to manage your life thanks to the care you have to give someone struggling with addiction, you should look up where you can go to a Nar-anon meeting.
Nar-anon has a web page online that outlines the support group and can provide you with information on where you can find local chapters. Nar-anon is not nearly as popular as AA or NA, so you won't be able to find as many groups as easily as you would with the other more popular support groups.
If youre having no luck looking online for Nar-anon, consider going to any local rehab facilities or giving them a call. Since many rehabs require that their patient's go to a group support after leaving the facility as a form of aftercare, they usually have information about local support group meetings.
Most meetings dont require you to formally register to be a part of. Most often, you can just show up at the building at the time of a scheduled meeting and sit down. Each person will introduce themselves once the meeting begins, and you'll be able to share your story with others. Or you can just sit and listen to the experiences of other strong individuals who have had to make sacrifices for their loved ones while they battled addictions.
Whatever your intention is, you could probably help yourself, or help somebody else, by attending a Nar-anon meeting.


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Bulletin for Monday, February 26, 2018
Happy Birthday To... Denny Frese!
Today's Lunch Menu Is... Cheeseburger, potato wedges, green beans, pears and salad bar.
Wrestling.... Great Season Wrestlers! Congratulations to: Jesse Thompson for breaking the school record of escapes in a season with 105, Layne Heese for breaking the most wins in a career with 156 and for tying the school record of pins in a career with 91. Wrestlers check-in by Wednesday, February 28th. If any wrestler is interested in a wrestling camp they should talk to Mr. Oliver.
Boys Basketball... All boys basketball players need to turn in their uniforms to Mr. King's office.
February 26th - March 2nd - FFA Week
February 27th - FFA District CDE @ NECC; JH Wrestling @ Logan View 4:30 pm
February 28th - Conference Speech Meet @ Nielson Center in West Point 8
am - 4 pm; 2:30 dismissal for K-12th; 3:30 dismissal for preschool
March 1st - GBB State @ Lincoln; FFA Elementary Ag Day 1 pm
March 2nd - GBB State @ Lincoln; FFA Hoe Down 7 pm
March 3rd - GBB State @ Lincoln
March 5th - USD Admissions Rep. 1 pm; JH Wrestling @ West Point 4 pm


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Start in/near Cape Henlopen State Park and head southwest on Hwy 9 down to Route 1 (AKA Coastal Highway) where you want to take a left & begin to head south down the coast. Take this all the way down to Ocean City and the end of the route.
This route covers the gorgeous Delaware Coastline into Maryland's famous Ocean City.
The route starts out in Lewes, Delaware at the ferry terminal that connects the Delaware Coastline to Cape May, New Jersey.
The route CAN start out pretty congested on the weekends in the summer on Delaware's Highway 1, but plenty of shopping, the Tanger Outlets, and some of the best restaurants in the state are right along the way!
Once through the beach towns of Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, the road opens up wide traveling down the coast on one side, and the bays on the other... Watch for turtles crossing the road, however, as this is part of the Delaware Seashore State Park, where plenty of coastal wildlife lives...
Shortly after crossing over Indian River Inlet Bridge, you will come into the quaint coastal beach town of Bethany Beach, with plenty of shops and restaurants and yet another world-class beach.
You will see some of the most beautiful coastal rental properties, where many of the society elite from Washington DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia come to play in the summer. Then you will arrive in the Fenwick Island / Ocean City area, where the parties never die in the summer. Attractions here are the boardwalk, the many shops and restaurants, and the events scheduled all summer long like OC Bike Week and Jeep Week, along with the annual Air Show.
There is NO Shortage of things to do along the coast...
Road Quality
Well maintained 4-lane highway, traveling down the coast of Delaware into the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Roadside Amenities
Plenty of coastal restaurants, some of the best food in the state! Coastal towns of Lewes (first city in the First State), Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City, MD. Each of the towns have all the usual fare, gas stations, bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, and plenty of premium beaches!
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General Membership Meeting
With a "Southern " exposure !!
Tuesday, October 23rd 5:00 - 7:00pm
HoBeau's Restaurant in Homer
HoBeau's is on the east side of Route 281, approx. 500 feet north of the intersection w/ Route 90
Pizza, Wings, Caesar Salad
No admission will be charged, but you
must contact a Steward by Friday, October 19 to make a reservation for
this meeting.
Anyone attending without a reservation will be charged $5
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Jeff Rice, PIR, PRS, PCS
Decor Designs, Inc.
(815) 245-2433
We do our best to be as prompt and responsive as possible. The majority of calls, emails and texts are returned during normal business hours as follows:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M
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Have a Question? Need a Design Consultation?
We would love to hear from you! If you reach out and do not hear from us in 24-48 hours, please try us again at 815-245-2433. As much as we love to depend on technology, sometimes messages disappear or we miss them. Thank You!
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A Simple Sense of Delight
David Akiba:
"In my childhood bedroom I set up a makeshift darkroom. The enlarger and chemistry came from the camera stores that lined Bromfield Street in the 1950's. The smell of developer and fix mixed together like a diluted version of smelling salts and honey. Each step in the process of making a black and white print had its own simple delights. But, the most wondrous and magical was watching the image appear in the developing tray. Forms slowly appeared on a blank sheet of paper until the light-struck space was shimmering with details only the camera could render. I have retained that simple sense of delight for forty years. I return to the darkroom with anticipation, trepidation, and a sense that something new is about to be discovered. The camera catches a glimpse of the places and people I choose to photograph. There are many disappointments. But, so much can happen in the fraction of a second the shutter is open. Intent and chance may link up, and the fusion of the two creates surprising and thrilling results. It is the thrill that keeps me going out with the camera and returning in haste to develop the negatives. As a musician treasures the unique qualities of his instrument, I have come to deeply appreciate the camera's singular way of rendering space on a flat surface. It has taught me to see the world more acutely, more joyfully. If the photograph is honest, the viewer may travel on a parallel path to its axis of feeling. There is no certainty of meaning, only the possibility of sharing a living moment."
David Akiba, Arts & Humanities Division at Babson College


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Opportunities for Gifts in Kind
We are currently looking for office space to run our organization and would gladly accept an in kind donation of space! Please Contact Us if you might be able to help.
Some donors choose to contribute personal property such as
- historical artifacts,
- personal journals and documents
- photographs
- computing and technical equipment, jewelry
- even automobiles.
In some cases, the gift to the interpretive center may be sold and the money invested in endowments or used for capital and operating funds. In other instances, gifts of property - such as computers and furnishings - may be used immediately in the interpretive center.


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- About
- Club Documents
- Club History
- The MCC Board
- Board Meetings for 2018/19
- Annual General Meetings
- Club Awards & Trophies
- Life Members
- Contact
- Interest Groups
- Analogue Photography Group
- Audio Visual Group
- Digital Editing Group
- Grace Lock Discussion Group
- History & Archives Committee
- Mid-Week Outing Group
- Monthly Photowalk Community
- Nature Photography Group
- Photo Discussion Group
- Photographic Lighting Group
- Portrait Group
- What's On
- Exhibitions
- Join
- Courses
- Members
- New Member FAQ
- Competitions
- Rules for Monthly Competitions
- Print Competition
- Projected Digital Image Competition
- Competition Set Subjects - 2019
- End Of Year Competition Rules
- End of Year Competition Results
- Photo-book Competition - 2018
- Competition Scores
- Accessing club facilities
- Exposure
About the Analogue Photography Group
Group meetings range over topics related to film, printing, alternative process and any topics members would like to discuss. A meeting tries not to talk at you but to get your input and your experience.
We also have workshops. These are usually at the weekend. Each year we try to have 5 or 6 excursions that are mainly at weekends.
The details of this range of activities can be found on our program page.
Like all MCC special interest groups, meetings are open to every MCC member and visitors are welcome.
The Analogue Photography Group Coordinator can be contact him through analoguegroup@....
Online Communication
The Analogue Group has a general announcements list for everyone who would like to know what we are up to (1-2 emails per month). To subscribe, use the Edit tab under 'My Account' and choose 'Name and Address'. At the bottom of the page you will find the Club's special interest groups. Check the box for the Analogue Group to get access to the mailing list.
The Melbourne Camera Club has a B&W Darkroom for its Members to use. Facilities include several enlargers, digital timer, all trays, tongs, jugs, drying cabinet (film), print dryer, and various other bits and pieces. Members need to supply their own consumables ie. paper and chemicals.
MCC Darkroom bookings require a $50 deposit for the key, which can be arranged on any Thursday Club night.
Sessions in the MCC Darkroom can be booked in blocks of 3 hours up to a total of 12 hours for the very reasonable price of $10 per 6 hours.
Membership forms are available here or in the MCC Office (upstairs) any Thursday evening from 8pm onwards.
Please note that new members are requested to meet with the Facilities Coordinator and/or Analogue Basics course leader in the darkroom (one way to do that would be by attending a printmakers meeting) before being enabled to make their own bookings using the online booking system.
Details on how to access the Darkroom and the Booking System are available on-line


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We're delighted that you are interested in sharing your employment opportunities with The University of Tampa students and alumni. The Office of Career Services is dedicated to facilitating that connection through a variety of services, programming and partnerships with the UT campus and external communities to enable your success.
All employment professionals wishing to recruit on-campus are required to work within the framework of professionally accepted recruiting, interviewing and selection techniques and guidelines. These include the recruiting and offer policies detailed below by The Office of Career Services, the Nondiscrimination Policy of The University of Tampa, the NACE Principles for Professional Practice for Career Services & Employment Professionals and the United States Department of Labor FLSA Guidelines (as it relates to paid vs. unpaid internships). If it is determined, through observation or student complaints, that an employer's actions are in violation of these policies, the Office of Career Services reserves the right to suspend an organization's access to campus recruiting services and support pending the result of an investigation.
All employers must be deemed legitimate organizations with a verifiable business name, physical address, email address, phone number, website (if applicable), and the name of a contact who can be reached at the address(es) provided. Florida-based businesses may be verified by the state's Division of Corporations while foreign-based organizations may be verified by the U.S. Department of State.
In addition to the aforementioned policies and guidelines, note that we do not accept postings from the following:
Employers posting with us must also be aware of the following with regards to 1099 positions:
All job and internship postings are subject to approval. The Office of Career Services reserves the final right to determine which postings are appropriate for inclusion in its database of listings.
The campus recruiting season at The University of Tampa is approximately 12 weeks long and occurs only during the fall and spring semesters. Generally, the fall semester season begins prior to the Labor Day holiday, while the spring semester season begins the week of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Refer to the Campus Recruiting Calendar (pdf) for the most updated list of major events and campus activities for your consideration and planning purposes.
The Office of Career Services uses the NACE definition of third-party recruiters as "...agencies, organizations or individuals recruiting candidates for temporary, part-time or full-time employment opportunities other than for their own needs. This includes entities that refer or recruit for profit or not for profit as well as agencies that collect student information to be disclosed to employers for purposes of recruitment and employment."
We follow general NACE guidelines in working with third-party agencies as published in the Principles for Professional Conduct for Career Services and Employment Professionals.
We provide direct assistance to third-party agencies that meet the following criteria:
Network Marketing Organizations are not considered to be "employers" by the Office of Career Services and are not eligible to participate in on-campus interviewing, resume referrals, job postings, employer presentations and/or sponsorships for on-campus activities. Career Services considers organizations that engage in the following to be Network Marketing Organizations:
Another characteristic of a Network Marketing Organization may be that compensation is in the form of straight commission, fees from others under their sponsorship in the organization and/or a percentage of sales generated by others.
The Office of Career Services strives to provide information that will connect University of Tampa students and alumni to the best possible employment opportunities offering training, support and structure in internships, entry-level and experienced-hire positions appropriate to recent graduates and alumni. To the greatest extent possible, we seek opportunities that offer our talent work experience that is aligned with their field of study or career goals AND provides the opportunity for continued professional development and skills-building while on-the-job. Due to varying employment, business and compensation models used by employers, the Office of Career Services will exercise discretion in working with employers that wish to post commission-only positions.
Commission-based sales, full-time opportunities and paid summer/internship opportunities must comply with the following criteria:
The University of Tampa is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status (as defined under the Immigration Reform and Control Act), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The University of Tampa is also committed to provide all of its programs and activities to its students and alumni on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, recruiting, interviewing, selection, transfer, promotion, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
The University of Tampa expects that any employer or third-party organization representing an employer that uses its facilities, including but not limited to the Career Services Office, for the purpose of recruiting full-time, part-time and temporary employees or interns and cooperative education students, complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws in its recruiting and hiring. The University of Tampa also expects that employers, third-party organizations and their representatives strive to eliminate all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment in their recruiting, hiring and selection process.
To read more Student Life Policies that may be applicable to employer on-campus recruitment at The University of Tampa, visit ut.edu/studenthandbook/.


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Minor Figures Oat M*lk Multipack (12x1L)
- Created especially for baristas
- Foams to a silky smooth texture, making it ideal for latte art
- Dairy free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans
- No added sugar. No stabilisers or preservatives
- Once opened, stays fresh for 7 days in the fridge
No VAT on this product
A dairy-free, milk alternative created especially for baristas. This oat milk is all natural and is so delicious, foaming to a silky smooth texture, making it ideal for latte art!
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, with no added sugar, stabilisers or preservatives.
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On July 3, a grad. student in Chicago was arrested for praying the rosary outside a Planned Parenthood clinic. While I don't agree with the rosary and with what Catholicism represents, this just shows how America is treating "religion" as a whole. According to reports, Holland was violating the new city "Bubble" law that requires verbal consent from 8 ft. away before you approach a person to hand them literature or to speak to them. Holland's defense is that he was not speaking to anyone and did not approach anyone. People approached him, but that's not what the law states.
This new law does not make any provision for arrest, only a ticket. However, in this case and in others, police have taken the liberty to arrest (which goes on their permanent record) and hold for even a short period of time. Abuse of power? I think so.
For more on this story, go to Praying Outside Clinic Gets Man Disorderly Conduct Charge
It reminds me of the experience Wendy Wright told us about at LTIA. She also has been through many of the same things, except spent a longer time in jail.


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Recent studies show that there are currently over 360 million people in the United States who own a mobile phone. With so many Americans owning mobile phones and the rapid expansion of the smart phone market comes the realization that mobile phones continue to grow in popularity with every passing day.
Since the internet began, PC's were the primary device used to surf the World Wide Web. But that is rapidly changing as more and more individuals are relying on their mobile phones for information that they want now not when they get home and fire up the computer. Not having a mobile website to accommodate all these internet users is not smart business and can leave you in the cold.
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- GPS systems are utilized by smart phone users to find businesses and attractions – if you don't have a mobile site it may be difficult for your customers to find you.
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Show 46 ~ Anila Ali (interview)
Ari Grayson shares a very in-depth and poignant conversation with Anila Ali about her work and about the life of her father Qutubuddin Aziz – a man who was a writer of international repute, a former diplomat, a lecturer, broadcaster and social worker. Anila Ali a Pakistani-born educator, author, activist, and politician. In February 2015, Ms. Ali served on the "White House Panel on Countering Violent Extremism," she's president of the American Muslim Women's Empowerment Council (AMWEC), and she serves as a member of the highly acclaimed Los Angeles Pilot Program. This interview immediately became among Ari's personal favorites.


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I decided to be a risk taker and try blackout poetry with my fourth grade classes. I saw this several years ago but wasn't sure how it would work and whether they would "get it". Previous examples used newspaper or magazine articles and I just didn't think this would excite our students. But I think it was a success with most of them really enjoying it and excited by the process.
Finding the Right "Hook"
Somewhere I read about a librarian who used photocopies of the first page of chapter books for the basis of the poems (I would attribute this idea if I could remember where I saw it). I browsed our fiction section to choose ones that really grabbed the readers attention. This group also needs motivation to pick out chapter books and actually read them. I thought this activity might inspire some of them to check out the books. I didn't reveal what books they came from until after the had completed the poems and they were excited when they recognized their page.
Introduction and Examples: Google Slides and YouTube
I created a brief Google Slides that contained examples of blackout poetry and then I showed the students a video about Austin Kleon, a writer who is well known for his newspaper blackout poetry.
Then I randomly gave out the copies of first pages along with pencils.
The Creative Process
Some students struggled a bit at first, but after they relaxed and were assured there really wasn't a "right" way to do, they made progress. This activity was completed over two library visits with instruction and creating taking about 20 to 30 minutes each time.
Sharing Using Padlet
I wanted a way for the students to be able to read each others poems so decided on Padlet. After taking photos of each completed poem I uploaded them. I emailed the classroom teachers the Padlet link and asked that they share with their students. In the case of one of the teachers this will be her only opportunity to see her students' work as she nearly always sends her para to the library while remaining in her classroom!
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At Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar—a destination spot in Hawai'i for locals and tourists alike—Chef Dave "D.K." Kodama's exciting culinary style wins rave reviews and attracts fans in ever-increasing numbers. In this collection of popular restaurant dishes, D.K. begins with a primer on making sushi at home, describing basic ingredients and techniques and presenting easy-to-follow instructions for combinations familiar and new. Small- and large-plate recipes follow, with award-winning favorites such as Mango and Crab Salad Hand Roll with Thai Vinaigrette, Japanese Calamari Salad, and Asian Rock Shrimp Cake with Ginger-Lime-Chile Butter. A selection of sweet plates includes restaurant classics as well as timeless dessert recipes from D.K.'s mother. With recipes that are uniquely multicultural and wonderfully original, D.K.'S SUSHI CHRONICLES FROM HAWAI'I presents a fun, friendly, and very personal look at a brilliantly conceived facet of Hawai'i regional cuisine. More than 125 recipes emphasizing fresh local ingredients. Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar is the winner of six consecutive Honolulu magazine Hale 'Aina Awards. It's also one of Bon Appetit's Favorite Asian Restaurants and Travel + Leisure named it one of the Best Sushi Bars in America. D.K. worked and trained with notable chefs, including Nobu Matsuhisa, before opening his own restaurants.
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I have never been a fan of sushi. Or sashimi. Or whatever you want to call nori, sticky rice, roe and fish, vegetables or some combination thereof. Not for lack of trying, mind you. I have experimented with salmon rolls, California-style I was told. Well, one roll to be exact. There was the requisite wasabi and pickled ginger. There was even a cute little dish for smearing some of that wasabi into a splash of soy sauce. Not for me. There were just way too many textures going on. Not to mention the twang of the vinegar spiked rice up against the salinity of the fish eggs. I discretely expurgated my "eat it in one bite" wad into the nearest polyester napkin that, incidentally, was on the lap of the young lady sitting next to me. Good first impression. I also tried a slice of really nice looking tuna nestled on top of a half-candy bar sized mound of sticky rice. It just was not for me. I hate to resort to cliché, but it struck me as ingredients awaiting the next stage of cooking, or more aptly, like bait for luring other fish.
I am not ignorant, if that is what you think I can appreciate the artistry that is requisite to deliver exceptionally fresh seafood, cut with surgical precision and presented in an "ooh and ahh" fashion, neatly placed on some eclectic platter or wooden tray. I can even half comprehend why other people might like to eat this stuff. For one, it is rather macho to eat something that does not necessarily look appetizing. After all, it had to be a brave soul that first popped open an oyster and said "yum"!
In which I ask two 'pros'
A fellow teacher rather enjoys bringing in offbeat, exotic ingredients and consuming them in front of an audience. There is a certain machismo, he will deny of course, that comes from slurping down a half-dozen just shucked oysters in front of an audience of impressionable, teenage culinary students. Or dropping into class when we are discussing beef cuts and noshing on a piece of raw filet. So it would follow that he is the sushi fan amongst the faculty. Any time there is opportunity for Pat to bolt to one of the sushi joints, he makes quick work of the distance between school and House of Sushi. And given that are almost as many sushi places as there are Starbucks, he has little problem making the round trip in the 25 minutes allotted for teachers to eat. But, is there more? Is there more than keeping up appearances that would make somebody subject themselves to devouring smoked eel, flying fish eggs, raw shark and octopus? I asked Pat, but he insisted it tastes good and fish is best enjoyed when served "au natural". I am a skeptic. This is also the same person that offered me road-kill venison as "pre-tenderized minute steak". And sushi it is not cheap. So, when something is expensive and inexplicable, my sister is my next resource.
Suzie has always been one to fancy anything off the beaten path. And if costs more than the average person is willing to spend, then she is sure to be waiting at the door. So, I inquired.
"What is it about sushi?" I asked,
"Sushi is great!" she expounded, "We just went for it last night. It was great."
"Well, that doesn't really help me, Suz."
"It's just good"
So elaborate, my sister. Ever since I can remember she has been a devotee of expensive fish dishes that lacked cooking. But, alas, she was no resource to answer my "why".
As any good inquisitive cook worth his salty fish eggs, I turned to more formidable research for answers. I want to know what is the allure and what other varieties of sushi dishes are out there that I might enjoy. Embarking on worthwhile research means gathering the latest information available that appears to be the most relevant. Also important is the position of the originator of the data. Specifically, I want information from an expert, which Pat and Suzie are obviously not. Lastly, I want information that is practiced and not just theoretical. I want sushi information from a sushi chef running a successful restaurant in an area known for its sushi. Well, the scope of my research is defined. Or did I create a quandary more allusive than the original question?
A stroke of luck with a knock at the door
It was with the latest delivery of books that I was lucky enough to have my scope of research narrowed. My need for information quite literally fell into my lap. D.K.'s Sushi Chronicles from Hawai'i appeared to be the answer to all my questions, without even cracking open the cover. You see Hawai'i does seem to make sense as the epicenter of sushi eating. There is probably the most readily available seafood selection in Hawai'i than just about anywhere else in the world. Not to mention the climate is well suited to make things grow there that would probably belong in sushi. Also, Dave Kodama has a reputation about him that reeks of sushi know-how. The "D.K." in D.K.'s Sushi Chronicles from Hawai'i is well known in culinary hierarchy for his Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar on the big island. The likes of Nobu Matsuhisa and Ming Tsai both give nods to D.K.'s style and innovation. That said, I still needed to dig deep to get answers.
D.K. does well to explain his position of authority on the topic. For me, you see, that gives some credibility to the research I am doing. His family goes back in Honolulu to 1894. He gives due respect to Grandma Tsuwa and Grandma Kodama with offering up some non-sushi dishes. But, hey, that ensures that not only am I getting a better understanding as to why sushi is "it", but also a lesson grounded in rich history. There is a brief tale of D.K.'s travels to the mainland and his venture into the restaurant realm. I came here seeking knowledge and I am sure this is the place for where I can get it. D.K. uses his colorful history, fruitful surrounds and the treasure that lurks behind the kitchen doors at his Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar.
Here's a good place to start& Ikimashoo (let's go!)
The basics. As good of a place as any to start my journey. D.K.'s Sushi Chronicles from Hawai'i comes complete with the tools necessary for which to build a proper understanding of what goes into, around, on top of and otherwise near sushi. D.K. meticulously lists ingredients that you will find in his recipe collection. Carefully, he details the characteristics of each ingredient that can go into his formulas. Take "Cucumber - Japanese cucumber is best. It's light, crisp refreshing, doesn't need to be peeled and has very few, if any, seeds. English, or hothouse, cucumber is a fine substitute. Good old-fashioned American cucumbers should be your last resort - they have a thick, waxy skin that needs to be peeled and lots of seeds that really should be removed. That's too much work." In his "Advanced Ingredients" culmination, his details about the fish specimens he selects is only paralleled by the vegetable diatribe he offers. There is a rather lengthy discourse on tuna (of course) as there is on shellfish, including abalone, eel and tobiko. The vegetable descriptions are Trotter-esque. Flavor profiles, characteristics and application all accompany his listing. Of course, for us sushi-divergent, there is a comprehensive explanation of all the 'stuff' that goes into making sushi the experience that it is. The fish sauce, ponzu, sake and sansho all get a mention for us novices. To round out the prelude to my sushi exploration, cleverly crafted pictures of techniques used to build Nigiri and conical roles are sprinkled amidst the directions for constructing Makizushi, tatemaki and futomaki. I already feel like I am in good hands. His directions are simple, clear and not at all condescending for those of us not in the know. I am ready to build and discover.
The Yellow Submarine
What I remember most about my ventures into the underworld of sushi eating are the trademark names of the particular sushi chef's signature presentation. Each creator had a particular roll that was his original concept and wore it like a glistening badge for the world to see. At one of the outings that I was dragged along to with Suzie, I recall the Pittsburgh roll. This particular fish handler in the affluent Shadyside area of town crafted a roll comprised of asparagus, krab and other ingredients I do not recall. I do remember, though, that once cut and each roll placed vertically next to one another, this namesake roll resembled the Pittsburgh skyline. In Philadelphia, there is, if course, the Philadelphia roll. Capitalizing on the Philly Brand® cream cheese, this roll is an amalgam of the soft spreading cheese, smoked salmon and scallions nestled into the dried seaweed sheet amidst sticky rice. So, I expected as much from D.K. What I did not anticipate was his astonishing application of the many fishes at his disposal or amazing construction of each dish. The chapter opens with an amazing Caterpillar Roll. Now, I would have to draw a line at eating caterpillar. It is the look, not the lunch that gives this distinctive specimen its name. Eel and Japanese cucumber covered in 'scales' of avocado with salmon roe eyes in one continuous, serpentine shape. The Rainbow Roll, with its striking appearance graces the cover of D.K.'s Sushi Chronicles from Hawai'i is comprised of no fewer than 4 varieties of seafood, layered in a spectrum of colors. My favorite, though, is D.K.'s Yellow Submarine. Granted, great song from the Beatle's best album, but a fish dish as well? I was suspect of this creation. But with cooked shrimp, seasoned gourd and pickled ginger nestled in a yellow soybean wrapper, this piece of D.K.'s handiwork cracked open the door to allow the light to shine on a path away from my dubious beliefs about the appeal of sushi.
But is this enough to raise the level of appeal that I need to make me a convert? Can I relish a trip to D.K.'s Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar and not look like an ass? I dug deeper in D.K.'s Sushi Chronicles from Hawai'i to unearth treasure. Not to say that the Spicy Japanese BLT Roll and Grilled
Veggie Roll are not treasures, but for me gold is in the Asian Rock Shrimp Cake with Ginger-Lime-Chili Butter and the Restaurant Row Escargot. Spinach and pancetta spiked with garlic dresses the escargot with a flavor that, this far into the book, you expect! Cooked, yes. Artful as the sushi that preceded? You bet! After all, it was part of the 240+ pages, so its fair game. My students got a kick out making the Tempura Fried Ice Cream now that's good sushi!
What's Next?
I liked reading D.K.'s Sushi Chronicles from Hawai'i. It made the experience known as sushi fun for me. And I think, ultimately, that is what gives sushi its appeal. It is, first and foremost, fun to eat. There is the element of being slightly bizarre that makes it popular enough to attract folks. It is also appeals, on many levels, to health conscience eaters the raw-terians are in heaven! And sushi eating is a visual as well visceral experience. The presentations I was witness to in D.K.'s tale does, with reluctant reserve, hold appeal to me. The arrangements are beautifully creative and are obviously the amalgamation of history, hard work and a heroic amount of chutzpah (or calculated risk) to deliver such an array of food. The combination of ingredients makes for good eating, regardless of my own reservations. So, perhaps, D.K. will make a convert of me yet. I do not know if I will make a mad dash to the 24-Hour-All-night-sushi-rama, but I may consider not making fun of Pat anymore.
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Last weekend, DARPA international competition called SCHAFT, a bipedal robot created by a Japanese team, the winner of the contest. The robot, that was created to rescue victims out of natural disasters, scored 27 points out of the possible 32.
IHMC Robotics (20 points), Tartan Rescue (18 points), MIT (16 points), RoboSimian (14 points), WRECS (11 points), TracLabs (11 points) and Trooper (9 points) filled out the next seven spots, the international press reports.
The Japanese robot managed to accomplish all of its tasks except for driving a car. It was made by a team of Japanese roboticists who were students in the laboratory of a pioneer in the design of intelligent humanoid machines.
The students recently left the university to enter the Darpa contest and created the company Schaft. It has since been bought by Google as part of the company's new robotics initiative.
16 teams competed in the trials that were held on the infield of the Homestead-Miami Speedway. The final prize of $2 million will be awarded in 2014, and eight teams were now selected to move on. The eight are now eligible for $1 million in support to help them prepare for the final event, according to the media.


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Holiday Laptops for Foster Youth Drive:
Holiday Wishes
Dear Neighbors:
I hope that you are well and happy this holiday season. My wife Kelly and I wish you health and happiness during this season and in the coming year.
The holidays remind us of core values we share: those born with misfortune should have an equal and fair shake in life; the chance to succeed; and the same chances for happiness and success as those born to safe, healthy homes. Here is something you can do to give a young person a fair chance at success in life.
The mark of a person is not how they've helped those with much; it is how they have helped those who have little.
In conjunction with Facing Foster Care in Alaska, our office started a drive to get new laptop computers (and new workbooks) to foster youth, who daily battle extra hurdles and deserve the same chance of success as the rest of us. We've matched roughly 1,000 computers with youth who need laptops for school, for college, and to stay in touch with friends and those who care about them. Some use their laptops to carry around pictures of loved ones they do not get to see enough.
If You'd Like To Help…
This effort has grown and become more successful as we've figured out ways to move it forward. The Ethics Office has allowed me to keep promoting it and working on it on my free time, and to find donors as a legislator. But legally, donations cannot come to my office. So we have arranged that they go to the non-profit, Facing Foster Care in Alaska (FFCA), which is Alaska's most effective and main peer support and advocacy group in the state. We try to make matches around the state. FFCA then works to match laptops with those youth in need, especially youth who need a laptop or workbook for school.
If you'd like to help, your donations are tax deductible. We accept ONLY NEW laptops, or NEW WORKBOOKS, and accept monetary donations that will go towards laptops (just write that in the memo part of your check). You can donate enough for a new laptop (we get discounts at about $300 per computer), or if you don't have $300, then an amount you can afford that will go towards a purchase of a new computer.
In the early days when we were getting this effort off the ground, we accepted used laptops. However, there is now enough community interest that we can focus on new laptop/workbook matches. Just as with the new clothing discount we started in this office for foster youth (thanks to the many stores around the state who offer discount quality clothing in our FosterWear program), we want to make sure foster youth, who are first-class citizens, are treated that way.
To make a donation of funds for a new laptop/workbook, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com, respond to this e-mail, or call me on my cell, 250-0106, if you have questions.
One of our highest callings is to make lives better, one life at a time. If you are able to help, that is exactly what your donation will do.
As always, contact us with any questions or comments.