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James A. Donahue is Saint Mary's College's new president as of July 1, 2013. He has been committed to the public role of ethics and theology throughout his career, and has served as an ethics consultant to various organizations, including the Levi Strauss Corporation, the Department of Defense, and the Catholic Health Association. He is author of Ethics across the Curriculum: A Practice-based Approach, and co-editor of Religion, Ethics and the Common Good. Just prior to joining Saint Mary's, President Donahue was President and Professor of Ethics at the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) for thirteen years. As President of the GTU, Dr. Donahue witnessed an evolution from an ecumenical model for theological education to an interfaith model in a religiously diverse world. Under his leadership, and with a growing media presence and recognition for the breadth and excellence of its scholarship, the GTU, as a community of scholars, embraced its role as a public voice in an interreligious world. Prior to his work at the GTU, Dr. Donahue served as professor of theology and ethics, dean of students and vice president of student affairs at Georgetown University for fifteen years. He also held faculty and administrative positions at Boston College and Santa Clara University. Dr. Donahue holds a B.A. degree from the College of the Holy Cross, a M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the Graduate Theological Union.
Diana L. Eck is Director of The Pluralism Project and Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies and Frederic Wertham Professor of Law and Psychiatry in Society at Harvard University. She serves on the Committee on the Study of Religion in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She is also a member of the Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies and a member of the Faculty of Divinity. She received her B.A from Smith College (1967) in Religion, her M.A. from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (1968) in South Asian History, and her Ph.D. from Harvard University (1976) in the Comparative Study of Religion. In 1996, Diana L. Eck was appointed to a State Department Advisory Committee on Religious Freedom Abroad, a twenty-member commission charged with advising the Secretary of State on enhancing and protecting religious freedom in the overall context of human rights. In 1998, Eck received the National Humanities Medal from President Clinton and the National Endowment for the Humanities for her work on American religious pluralism. In 2002, she received the American Academy of Religion Martin Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion. In 2003, she received the Governor's Humanities Award from the Montana Council for the Humanities in her home state of Montana. Diana Eck was President of the American Academy of Religion, 2005-2006. (Source: www.pluralism.org)
Eboo Patel is the founder and Executive Director of the Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago- based institution building the global interfaith youth movement. He was recently appointed by President Obama to the Advisory Council of the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Initiatives, where he is working to realize the President's priority of interfaith cooperation. He is the author of Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation. Eboo holds a doctorate in the sociology of religion from Oxford University, where he studied on a Rhodes scholarship. He writes "The Faith Divide", a featured blog on religion for The Washington Post and has also written for the Harvard Divinity School Bulletin, the Chicago Tribune, The Clinton Journal, The Review of Faith and International Affairs, The Sunday Times of India and National Public Radio. Eboo serves on the Religious Advisory Committee of the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Committee of the Aga Khan Foundation USA, and the National Board of the YMCA. He has spoken at the TED Conference, the Clinton Global Initiative, the Nobel Peace Prize Forum and at universities around the world. Eboo is an Ashoka Fellow, part of a select group of social entrepreneurs whose ideas are changing the world; was named by Islamica Magazine as one of ten young Muslim visionaries shaping Islam in America; was chosen by Harvard's Kennedy School Review as one of five future policy leaders to watch; and was most recently selected to join the Young Global Leaders network of the World Economic Forum. (Source: www.ifyc.org)
Brother Gerard is an Australian member of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Following his years as a high school teacher of English and History, he completed post-graduate studies first at London University and then doctoral studies at Lancaster University, specializing in the study of world religions. His doctoral thesis, directed by the late Ninian Smart, looked at the development of catechetical and religious education in Europe following the Second World war. In his years of residence at Lancaster University, he developed a deep interest in the major world religions. Fluent in French, Spanish, Italian and German, he served two periods on the staff of the International Lasallian Center in Rome which he directed from 1983-1986. Twice elected to the General Council of the De La Salle Christian Brothers (1986-1993 and 1993-2000), he has worked with displaced members of his congregation in Czech, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania prior to 1989, and subsequently in many others of the 80+ countries in which the Christian Brothers have established themselves. In the United States, he is a foundation presenter of the Buttimer Institute and of the Lasallian Leadership Institute. Since 2000, he works mainly with educators as a presenter for Lasallian Education Services in Australia and as an Adjunct-Professor at the Australian Catholic University.
The Reverend Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, Ph.D., is Professor of Theology at the Chicago Theological Seminary. From June of 1998 until June of 2008, she served as the 11th President of CTS. Prior to the Presidency, she had been a Professor of Theology at CTS for 20 years and director of the Ph.D. Center for five years. She has a Ph.D., from Duke University, a Masters of Divinity (Summa Cum Laude) from Duke Divinity School and a B.A. from Smith College. Thislethwaite is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress. She also serves on the board of the Center for American Progress and the board of the Interfaith Youth Core. An ordained minister of the United Church of Christ since 1974, she is the author or editor of thirteen books and has been a translator for two different translations of the Bible. Thistlethwaite is currently working in a new area she calls "Public Theology." She writes a weekly column for the Washington Post online edition in the "On Faith" section. Her most recent publication, Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Alternatives to War, edited with Glen Stassen, was published Oct. 15, 2008 by the United States Institute of Peace. She is currently working on a book called Between the Devil and Politics: Reinventing Religion in American Public Life. In addition to her online column, Thistlethwaite is a frequent media commentator on religion and public events, appearing on television and radio venues in the U.S. and abroad. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Religion and Politics Section of the American Academy of Religion.
Kenneth D. Wald is Distinguished Professor of Political Science and a former director of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida. He writes about religion and politics in the United States, Great Britain, and Israel. His most recent books include Religion and Politics in the United States (Rowman & Littlefield, 2007, 5th ed.) and The Politics of Cultural Differences: Social Change and Voter Mobilization Strategies in the Post-New Deal Period (Princeton University Press, 2002, co-authored). As part of a book in progress on the American Jewish voter, his current scholarship examines the importance of citizenship in forging the political identity of Jews in the United States. Wald, who co-edits the Cambridge Studies in Social Theory, Religion and Politics for Cambridge University Press, has been a Fulbright Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a visiting scholar at the University of Strathyclyde (Glasgow), Haifa University (Israel), Harvard University, and the Centennial Center for Political Science & Public Affairs in Washington, DC. He has lectured widely at academic institutions in the United States and abroad.


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The Australian government agency charged with classifying movies and video games has reportedly been hacked in protest of the nation's controversial ISP-level Internet filtering scheme. The culprits replaced the website's introductory text with a comical message which characterizes the government's censorship program as an attempt to "control and sheepify the nation."
In the all-important war against pictures of boobies on the Internet, the government of Australia has spared no expense. In 2006, after conducting a study which determined that ISP-level filtering was not feasible, the nation spent $116 million to develop Internet filtering software that parents could install on computers. When this software was easily circumvented by children, the government decided to try again with an $89 million ISP-level filtering scheme based on a blacklist devised by the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA).
The ambitious filtering plan, which was announced in 2007 at an event hosted by the Australian Christian Lobby and televised live to 700 churches across the country, looked like a costly way to appease conservative voters rather than a practical approach to shielding children from seeing unclad naughty bits.
The filtering scheme is designed to have two tiers, a mandatory level of filtering that blocks "illegal" content and an optional (opt-out) level of filtering that blocks content which ACMA has determined is only suitable for an adult audience. Concerns about the scope of filtering were raised last year following a call by Australia's conservative Family First party to expand the mandatory tier so that it encompasses legal content.
The filters have consistently been shown to be problematic and suffer from a high volume of false positives. The government has ignored the issue and has attempted to stifle critics. The latest embarrassment for the program came when ACMA's blacklist was published on Wikileaks. A number of legitimate, non-adult websites—including the website of a dentist—were found on the list alongside links to child pornography distributors.
The government initially denied that the leaked lists were legitimate, but later reversed that claim and acknowledged that some items were erroneously included as a result of technical errors.
The hackers hit the classification board's website on Thursday and changed the homepage, leaving the message below, captured by the Australian gaming site Atomic MPC:
This is the text of the message inserted by the attackers:
This site contains information about the boards that have the right to CONTROL YOUR FREEDOMZ. The Classification Board has the right to not just classify content (the name is an ELABORATE TRICK), but also the right to DECIDE WHAT IS AND ISNT APPROPRIATE and BAN CONTENT FROM THE PUBLIC. We are part of an ELABORATE DECEPTION from CHINA to CONTROL AND SHEEPIFY the NATION, to PROTECT THE CHILDREN. All opposers must HATE CHILDREN, and therefore must be KILLED WITH A LARGE MELONS during the PROSECUTION PARTIES IN SEPTEMBER. Come join our ALIEN SPACE PARTY.
The board's website, which resides at classification.gov.au, was quickly taken down. At the time of publication, it is still displaying a "Bad Request (Invalid Hostname)" error message.


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Over a month ago, our indoor cat escaped and has not been seen since. After weeks of walking the woods and streets and checking the shelter we've decided to open our home back up to cats.
We'd like to take one from some family members who have a few too many cats. She's a lovely cat and greatly enjoys the other cats (more so, I think, then they enjoy her). We're worried she'd be bored without other cats to keep her company, so we'd also look into adopting a homeless from the shelter. This would also help make us feel less guilty.
Our initial plan had been to take the cat from the family members, let her get used to our place and then adopt a cat from the shelter in a few months time.
The alternative idea has been that maybe bringing two cats in together might be best, since our place would be neutral ground and there may not be territorial issues.
Any ideas which might be best?
I am so sorry you lost your cat. It is very heartbreaking. Thank you for wanting to bring in other kitties. You will be thanked many many times over.
What ages of cats are you looking to adopt? Is your girl you are getting from relatives just overly affectionate with the other kitties or is she aggressive with them? Not necessarily a bad aggression but rather she is so aggressive in playing that the other kitties get irritated easily by her?
If she is play aggressive it would be wise to adopt a kitty with the same personality. It would not do to adopt a kitty that is older, quieter, and has no interest in play as this would lead to a lot of stress on everyone's side.
My suggestion, and I know others will have differing ones, is to bring them both in at the same time but, and this is a big but, put them in separate rooms that are close together. This way they can sniff each other out, they are aware there is another cat around but they can't hurt each other. The absolute worse thing you can do is to put two cats together from the get go and expect them to get along. It very rarely works out.
You can keep one in a room separate, the other allowed free run of the house for a day or so. Then switch. Allow them to get used to each others' smells and sounds before introducing them face to face. Seeing as one comes from a multi cat household and another one will be coming from a shelter environment they will both be used to having other cats around. This should only help to smooth over the introductions.
My favourite site for introducing cats is:
Good luck and ummm....... we like pics here.
One more thing. You may want to give your house a total cleaning to rid it of your lost kitty's smell before bringing home the other kitties. It will only lead to confusion. They will be looking for a kitty who isn't around. Please don't be surprised if your original one does eventually surface.
Assumptions do nothing but make an ass out of u and me.
We can stick our heads in the sand for only so long before it starts choking us. Face it folks. The pet population is bad ALL OVER THE WORLD!
I could tell you about my introduction experiences but I checked that link in the past and it's pretty good.
Sometimes is really easy, sometimes it takes longer and more work and patience, depending on the cats.
Try not to let them lose face each other since day one, but keep them in separate areas and let them be curious about each other and getting used to each other smell.
I'm so sorry about your kitty I can relate
Well now you'll be saving a life and changing a kitty's world from the shelter <3
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Etsy Find: Evajuliet's Fantastic Prints
Etsy really has some phenomenally artistic and gorgeous stuff (once you search through all the crocheted cup warmers and other such stuff.) I get so excited when I see boutique-worthy goods like the prints in Evajuliet's shop. Specifically, I'm adoring her stylish play on family trees! A great gift when framed in something sleek and modern (like these frames from Room & Board or these from West Elm (but splurge on a custom cut mat for a professional look! ) I adore the black background on this one reminiscent of vintage scientific botanical prints:
(I'd mat this in white with a gold frame or use a linen mat with a black frame!)
Want something more simplistic and pen & ink style? This one is so gorgeous and would be great worked into a gallery wall!
This one cane be done all black and white or add in a little pop of color as shown here.
SO fabulously adorable in a modern nursery!
A pretty, feminine version (amazing mother's day gift).
Not into the family tree thing? No problem- check out her gorgeous art prints! Love these herb and plant illustration!
These black and white herb prints would be fabulous in a kitchen or breakfast nook.
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Keep Your Fitness Resolutions: 10-Minute Exercises to Do While Baby Naps
Mar 2017
Sure, you can nap while baby naps. But if this is the year you're really going to stick to your fitness resolutions, baby's nap time might be the perfect window for squeezing in a workout. We've got three super easy, equipment-free workouts that take just about 10 minutes. This isn't CrossFit, and you probably won't be in marathon-ready shape next month, but remember: Slow and steady wins the race.
Feeling-Zen Workout
Yoga is an excellent way to energize, relieve stress and regain the flexibility and strength you had pre-baby. Try this routine from prenatal and postpartum yoga instructor Jennifer Wolfe.
What you need: A flat surface
The moves:
Start in a hands-and-knees position with your hands directly under your shoulders, and hands, knees and feet hip-width apart. Make sure your pelvis is in a neutral position (not tilted too far forward or arched back) and your chest and hips are at the same height. Then gradually lift up your knees until your torso is parallel to the floor. While you hold this position for as long as you can, pull your navel into your spine to engage the abdominal muscles. If you have a hard time holding this position on your toes, drop to your knees until you get stronger.
Downward Dog
From plank, shift back on your heels as you lift your hips up and press your chest toward your thighs, making an upside-down "V" with your body. Gently press your heels toward the ground and take five long, deep breaths.
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Move in smooth alternating motions from plank pose to downward dog, back to plank and so on, until you're ready to finish. At that point, hold plank for a couple of breaths, then gently drop your knees, sit back on your heels and stretch your upper body forward along the floor into a child's pose, and rest for a few moments.
Back-to-Basics Workout
Fitness expert Carla Birnberg, who founded MizFitOnline.com, shows you how you don't need a gym to get active.
What you need: Two soup cans or water bottles.
The moves:
If you typically loathe push-ups, try doing them against a wall, allowing it to take most of the weight. With your hands resting on the wall in front of your chest, arms shoulder-width apart and extended, and your body making a straight line, bend toward the wall slowly and then return a little quicker, inhaling on the way "down" (or toward the wall) and exhaling on the way "up" (or away from the wall). "Think about form, form, form—really focus on where you're feeling your muscles work," says Birnberg.
Do 12 reps, focusing on working your chest muscles. Rest for 30 seconds in between sets, stretching your arms behind you to open the chest. As you get stronger, you can work up to 15 reps per set.
Once the wall push-up becomes easy, try one with your knees on the floor. Got that down? Get up on your toes, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
However you do your push-ups, remember to concentrate on your form.
Back Row
With a water bottle or soup can in each hand, bend over at the waist, keeping knees a little bit bent and letting arms hang down at your sides. Now, with your palms facing in, pull your arms directly toward your chest, letting your elbows bend behind your shoulder blades. Your arms should remain close to your side throughout the movement, and you should feel this exercise in your side-back muscles. Make sure your hands are grasping the bottles loosely—think of them as hooks connecting your back to the weight. Do 12 reps per set to begin with, working up to 15 reps.
With your legs a little wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet pointing out at 45-degree angles, squat slowly down as far as you can comfortably go. Keep your back straight and make sure that your knees don't extend beyond your toes. (Tip: Try this in front of a chair so you have something to grab in case you topple over.) Exhale as you rise back up, engaging the muscles in your inner thighs and keeping knees gently bent. Pause at the top and inhale as you lower slowly. Do 20 reps per set, with a 30-second rest in between.
Paper-Plate Workout
This routine from Metcalf offers a fun twist on resistance training, using paper plates rather than expensive equipment to slide your way to stronger muscles.
What you need: One paper plate
The moves:
Side Slide
Wearing athletic shoes, stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart on a carpeted surface and your right foot on a paper plate. Slide your right leg out to the side, bending the knee into a lunge. Then slide back in to your starting position and repeat. Work your muscles in all directions by sliding out to "12 o'clock," "3 o'clock" and "6 o'clock" and back. Do 10 sets on one side, and then switch the paper plate to your left foot and repeat on the other side.
One-Handed Plank
Get into plank position, as described earlier in the Feeling-Zen Workout. Place your right hand on a paper plate, and then slide that hand out to the side as far as you can and back in. Repeat 15 to 20 times; then switch to the left arm.
Core Reach
Now get into a hands-and-knees position, with both hands on the paper plate. Continually pressing into the floor, slide the paper plate as far forward as you can, and then slide it back with your back in an arched position, as if you were a cat stretching. Use your chest muscles when you do this routine to protect your lower back.


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A measure that in some cases could extend what is already the longest abortion waiting period in the U.S. won final approval Thursday from the South Dakota Legislature.
The GOP-controlled Senate voted 24-9 to pass the bill, which was approved earlier by the House. The measure will become law if signed by Republican Gov. Dennis Daugaard, who has not commented on the bill but is a long-time opponent of abortion.
Women seeking abortions in South Dakota currently must wait three days after seeing an abortion clinic doctor before they can have the procedure. The bill would make it so that that weekends and holidays do not count in calculating the three-day waiting period.
Supporters said the change would make sure a woman has time to reflect and receive counseling before ending a pregnancy, but opponents said it would place additional restrictions on a women's right to get an abortion.
South Dakota is among states with GOP governors and Republican-controlled legislatures that have enacted tough anti-abortion measures in recent years.
The 2011 law establishing the state's three-day waiting period also requires women seeking to terminate a pregnancy to undergo counseling at pregnancy help centers, which discourage abortions. However, that part of the law hasn't taken effect because of court challenges.
Supporters of the counseling requirement contend it will prevent women from being pressured into abortions they don't want. Opponents contend the counseling sessions would be used to pressure women out of getting abortions.
The only abortion clinic in South Dakota is in Sioux Falls, the state's largest city. The clinic is run by Planned Parenthood.
Sen. Phyllis Heineman said the measure will make sure women can get counseling without being rushed. Otherwise, the abortion clinic could have a woman meet with a doctor on Friday and schedule her abortion for Monday, meaning she would have to visit a pregnancy help center on Saturday or Sunday, when counselors might not be available, the Sioux Falls Republican said.
"It's really about making sure women have access to vital information before they make the decision that could be the most profound decision in their lives," Heineman said.
But Sen. Angie Buhl, a Sioux Falls Democrat, said an additional delay could harm some women who need abortions for serious medical problems.
However, Heineman said women facing medical emergencies are not subject to the three-day waiting period.
Planned Parenthood did not testify at any of the legislative hearings on the bill. The group issued a statement after the Senate vote, criticizing the measure and saying it caters to the weekend and holiday plans of staff at pregnancy help centers.
"This bill has absolutely nothing to do with helping women. Instead, this bill is about further delaying women from having an abortion and protecting the convenience and schedules of crisis pregnancy centers - a stunningly cynical use of the Legislature and of taxpayer dollars," Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota President Sarah Stoesz said in the statement.
Opponents also have said that extending the three-day waiting period could cause hardships for some women who live far from the clinic and have to make separate trips to Sioux Falls for the initial clinic consultation, counseling session and abortion procedure.
Sen. Craig Tieszen, a Rapid City Republican, voted against the measure because he said the counseling should be done quickly, not delayed. "I think this bill moves in the wrong direction," Tieszen said.
But Sen. David Omdahl said the delay makes sense. "This is about capital punishment, but it's an innocent life," the Sioux Falls Republican said.
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Common Sense California, an organization that works to improve civic engagement, has just posted the latest Civic Health Index for California.
The report is full of interesting survey data about Cailfornians' engagement in civic life. Survey data in the report shows Californians lagging most other states in various measures. In particular, the percentages of Californians who consume news, discuss politics with friends and family, eat dinner with their family a few times a week, or work with neighbors to fix a problem -- was less than the national averages of each measure.
In other measures, Californians "seem to be mirroing the national average." A PDF of the full report is available here.


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In order to keep your clothes looking their best, take the time to read the care label. Don't feel the fabric and guess, "gee, this looks and feels like denim, I think I'll wash it!" That garment may have something else like wool or silk in it that is totally unwashable unless specially treated. The label would state all that.
Also, take the time to properly store your garments. Don't roll and stuff into a drawer - do you think the stuff is going to look good when you pull it out again? If folding fails you and you want to hang everything up - just take precautions with your knits - place on a padded hanger, but if you are not using for a few months, not matter what - fold and put in a drawer. The pulling pressure on the same area of the sweater over time can cause stretching, ripping and holes. Use broad hangers for jackets and blazers and if you are not using for awhile, cut an old pillowcase and put over so dust doesn't settle on the shoulder seams.


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I have a new company offering personal safety and self-defense products and services aimed at university women. Services will include live workshops, instructional video, articles, interviews, and video updates (tip or "technique of the week.")
I am a martial arts instructor at a college campus and want to help college girls avoid and, if necessary, survive a physical or sexual assault, whether by stranger or date rape situation.
2 audiences:
1) University adminsitrators who will be writing the check for my services. They will be people in charge of things like Student Affairs, Residential Life, Greek Life, Freshmen Orientation, Safety & Security, Risk Management, Women's Programs, etc.
2) College-age women who may also visit the site.
Clean, professional, not too busy.
Should have informational/educational feel, but a little edgy (appealing to both audiences listed above)
May include image of college-age women walking, maybe with earbuds or phone with concerned look at she realizes guy in the background is checking her out - or girl walking appearing very confident (bold) who notices, but is not concerned about the guy checking her out. Stock image is OK, but be sure to declare that.
Or surprise me with something else!
May include tagline, "Self-confidence, self-defense, self-mastery" near the "Bold Step" logo
Adjectives I have in mind for the website and service I provide are:
Professional, but cool enough to relate to college students
Established authority on the subject
Need design, plus all images broken out to individual graphics, preferably in PNG format, for final delivery
Incorporate provided logo. No color preference, but they should complement logo and speak to audiences listed above.
Tabs should include Home, Administrators, Students, About Us, Contact Us
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What is slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a hip problem that starts if the epiphysis (growing end) of the femur (thigh bone) slips from the ball of the hip joint. SCFE may develop in one leg or it may occur in both legs.
What's the difference between stable and unstable SCFE?
A child is considered to have "stable" SCFE if he or she can walk with or without crutches. More than 90% of cases of SCFE are stable.
A child who can't walk, even with crutches, has "unstable" SCFE. Unstable SCFE often happens after a trauma, such as a sports injury or a fall. Falling can also cause a stable SCFE to become unstable.
What are the symptoms of stable SCFE?
A child who has stable SCFE may first have stiffness in the hip. The stiffness may get better with rest. After a while, the stiffness may turn into a limp, and the child may have pain that comes and goes. The pain is often felt in the groin, the thigh or the knee, and not necessarily in the hip itself.
In the later stages, the child may lose some ability to move the involved hip. This leg will usually twist out. It may look shorter than the other leg. He or she may not be able to play sports or do simple tasks such as bending over to tie his or her shoes. The symptoms may change gradually or rapidly.
What are the symptoms of unstable SCFE?
A child who has unstable SCFE has extreme pain. The pain is similar to what might be felt with a broken bone. The child probably won't be able to move the injured leg. If you think your child has unstable SCFE, don't force the leg to move. That could make the thigh bone slip even more.
Causes & Risk Factors
Who gets SCFE?
SCFE usually affects children between the ages of 8 and 15 years of age. SCFE often affects children who are overweight. More boys than girls get SCFE, and it's more common in blacks than in whites. Doctors don't know the exact cause of SCFE.
Diagnosis & Tests
How can the doctor tell if my child has SCFE?
To check for stable or unstable SCFE, your doctor will want your child to get X-rays that show the pelvis and thigh area from several angles. Your doctor will then decide which tests are needed and explain each test to you.
How is SCFE treated?
Once SCFE is diagnosed, your doctor will probably refer your child to an orthopedic surgeon (a doctor who fixes bone problems). Surgery is usually the treatment of choice. It's important to get treatment right away.
The most common treatment of SCFE is called "in-situ fixation." With this treatment, the bone is held in place with a single central screw. This screw keeps the thigh bone from slipping and will close the growth plate. The results of this treatment are good. It has few complications.
Other surgical treatments (including in-situ fixation with more than one screw) are used less often. Ask your doctor to explain the potential benefits and risks of the treatment options.
When can my child get back to normal activities?
Getting better takes time. For 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, your child will need to use crutches to walk. Then your child can slowly get back into normal activities, possibly including running and contact sports.
Will my child recover completely?
If SCFE is caught early, there is a good chance for full recovery, especially if SCFE is stable. Some children who have had SCFE may get arthritis in the hip later in life.
What are the complications of SCFE?
The most serious complications of SCFE are avascular necrosis (a lack of blood flow to the bone) and chondrolysis (decay of cartilage). Avascular necrosis is more common in patients who have unstable SCFE.
The risk of these complications increases as the severity of SCFE increases. This is why it is important to get treatment right away.
What are the complications of SCFE?
The most serious complications of SCFE are avascular necrosis (a lack of blood flow to the bone) and chondrolysis (decay of cartilage). Avascular necrosis is more common in patients who have unstable SCFE.
The risk of these complications increases as the severity of SCFE increases. This is why it is important to get treatment right away.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- What is the likely cause of my child's hip problems?
- Is my child's SCFE stable or unstable?
- Will my child need surgery?
- What risks are associated with this surgery?
- How long will my child need to be on crutches?
- Will my child need physical therapy?
- Are other treatment options available?
- My child only has problems in one hip. Is he/she likely to have problems in the other hip?
- When can my child return to exercise/sports? What kind of exercises are ok?
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis by RT Loder( 05/01/98, http://www.aafp.org/afp/980501ap/loder.html)
Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians
This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject.


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Spaceport wants protections from tourist lawsuits
Spaceport America has been urging legislators to limit potential lawsuits from wealthy outer space tourists who take off from New Mexico, saying such a bill is crucial to the future of the project.
At issue is liability for passengers who pay to take spaceflights like those planned by Virgin Galactic for $200,000 a head.
New Mexico lawmakers several years ago passed a bill that exempts Virgin Galactic from being sued by passengers. Officials have refused, however, to follow other states in expanding that exemption to suppliers.
Experts, meanwhile, say there is no way to know if the so-called informed consent laws will actually offer protection in the event of an accident because there is no precedent.
The spaceport project was intended to boost the economy in mostly rural New Mexico.
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Commercial Rental Property
In large cities if a business needs to take space it will invariably be a lease which is available which brings me onto commercial rental property. It is rare for freeholds to be available at affordable prices. It is the preserve of investors, wealthy landowners and financial institutions looking for secure rental income. Most businesses will be looking at commercial rental property. So what are the disadvantages of rental property as opposed to freehold properties?
Commercial Rental properties are granted for varying terms. 25 year leases used to be the norm. This was the length of a so-called "institutional lease" ie. A lease which would be suitable as an investment vehicle for a financial institution. However, the length has been steadily decreasing and the recent credit crunch has given potential tenants the bargaining strength and brought rental terms crashing down.
Most tenants are now looking for no more than a 5 to 10 year commitment and sometimes they want shorter break options within that term. In strict terms a lease should only be regarded as the length to the earliest break option. So if a 10 year lease contains a tenant's break option at year 3, then this should be regarded as a 3 year lease. The tenant may not exercise his break but you cannot rely on more than 3 years rental income as a landlord. There is a glut of office premises in most cities especially the secondary properties ie. Not new built offices but existing offices. Landlords are open to negotiation.
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Established in 1851, we are the fifth oldest college in California. NDNU is a Catholic, not-for-profit, coeducational university, located on the San Francisco peninsula in Silicon Valley. With more than 2,000 students from 32 states and 28 different countries, NDNU exposes students to broad interests and perspectives through others with diverse backgrounds.
Notre Dame de Namur University offers a rich variety of programs for traditional undergraduates, adults returning to complete their undergraduate degrees, and graduate students.
The Financial Aid Office at Notre Dame de Namur University offers a complete array of financial and support services which are designed to help you with the education-related expenses involved in obtaining your educational goal.
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The Traffic Barrel Monster is one of our favorite stories this year, so when we saw him hanging out at the North Carolina State Fair we had to stop for a picture.
Not only is the original on display at the state fair, but he's joined by a female monster friend at one of the fair's entrances. Then there's the Monster couple above shops near the NC State campus. It's kind of amazing how far the artist behind this has come; from a wanted man to a local hero.


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This is tradition in our house.
Two years ago we started a tradition on our house. A tradition of french toast on New Years day. The first we we had several friends staying with us. I was sick in bed with a bad cold so Zack and our dear friend Nick manned the stove and made french toast for everybody. It was delicious, but very time consuming. Last year we decided to change it up a bit with an overnight french toast and it was amazing! We threw it together before we went to bed and popped it in the oven in the morning. We were all able to sit down together and eat at the same time to a DELICIOUS meal. On New Year's Day last year we actually had an overnight Eggnog French Toast. Zack and I decided to make a variation of it with some fresh Gingerbread we picked up at a local grocery store (Harris Teeter) and it did not disappoint. I have left both recipes here for you. I think either would be perfect for Christmas morning when everybody is opening presents. Jut pop it in the oven before you open gifts and when you are done, it will be ready.
Overnight French Toast (Eggnog and Gingerbread)
recipe from Baked Perfection
Eggnog French Toast
1 loaf hearty white bread (Italian, Challah, Brioche)
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups eggnog
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Gingerbread French Toast
1 loaf Gingerbread
5 large eggs
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Generously butter the sides and bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Slice the loaf into 1 inch slices and arrange them in the pan, overlapping.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the eggnog (if using), milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until combined. Pour the mixture over the bread slices. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Flip bread and rearrange in the pan, making sure to coat the entire surface with the liquid. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until the French toast is golden brown and puffy.
Set aside to cool slightly, serve warm with maple syrup and butter.


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Derek Sherinian – Molecular Heinosity (2009, Inside Out/SPV)
- Antarctica
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- Primal Eleven
- Wings Of Insanity
- Frozen By Fire
- The Lone Spaniard
- Molecular Intro
- Molecular Heinosity
- So Far Gone
Derek Sherinian- Keyboards
Zakk Wylde – Vocals, Guitar
Tony Franklin- Fretless Bass
Jimmy Johnson – Bass
Virgil Donati- Drums
Brian Tichy- Drums, Guitar
Rob Mules- Bass
Tina Guo- Cello
Taka Minamono- Guitar
Brett Garsed- Guitar
Producer: Derek Sherinian
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Derek Sherinian should be no stranger to fans in the Metal world being a part of Progressive Metal legends Dream Theater from 1995 through 1998. Sherinian has also worked with many other high profile artists including KISS, Alice Cooper, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Billy Idol, as well as, carving his own solo career and being involved in superstar projects Planet X and Platypus. MOLECULAR HEINOSITY is the fifth solo album from Sherinian, and an all-star band of musicians including Zakk Wylde and Tony Franklin, and it is another spectacular album to hear.
The music on MOLECULAR HEINOSITY is a mix of Rock, Progressive Metal, Jazz and Fusion all mixed together to create an auditory soundscape for the listener to travel through. On previous albums, the music tended to be more along the lines of Jazz but the songs on this album have a more Metal bite to them and that is what really got me into it. It sounds heavy! The album is completely instrumental except for the final track, 'So Far Gone', that features Zakk Wylde on lead vocals. I've never been a fan of Zakk's Ozzy-like vocal style so I think 'So Far Gone' is the weakest track on the record, I would have preferred it stay an instrumental, but it's still very heavy in a Black Label kind of way. The first 8 songs are where the prime music is with Sherinian weaving his bombastic keyboard style in and out of the perfect performances by his all-star cast. You play this album and the whole thing sounds like one complete piece of music like a symphony. That's how I like instrumental albums (and I have a ton of them), the music should be so good that it sounds effortless and takes your mind on a journey…..that's what MOLECULAR HEINOSITY does.
Bottom Line:
If you like Progressive Rock/Metal, then you should really like this record. If you have heard what Derek Sherinian has done in Dream Theater and in his solo career, then you should like this record. If you're a fan of Zakk Wyldem then you should like this album for it's meaty guitar. I like this album because it sounds so good, it takes my mind to another place, and I am disappointed when it's over…..that's the mark of a good album!
Favorite Songs:
I like all of them except for 'So Far Gone' just because I'm not a fan of the vocals and I would like it better as an instrumental.


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A few years ago at San Diego Comic Con, during a Q&A in ballroom 20, someone asked Joss Whedon a question about his favorite fan art. During a very awesome and thoughtful answer, he mentioned that he hoped Gallery 1988 would one day do a tribute to his work with an art show. Well everybody... get ready.
It's no secret that i'm a huge fan of the man. A few years ago I created this tribute to the crew of the Serenity with "River Tam & The Fireflies". That piece really kickstarted my career as a pop-culture artist. As I was working on that idea, I never imagined the places it would take me... The following year for the next Crazy 4 Cult show, I made another one for "Dr. Horrible". And Then... my amazing wife (girlfriend at the time), Kristin got me hooked on Buffy. I created this "Buffy and the Scoobies" piece for her.
I'm so happy to be a part of this show. I've been a Joss fan for years, and I can't wait to see all of the artwork at the show! When I was planning out what to do for my solo show "Storytime", the first three things I wrote down on my list of MUSTS for the show was Firefly, Buffy, and Dr. Horrible. When I presented my list to the gallery, they suggested that maybe I put those aside as they had something in the works that those would be perfect for. I got VERY excited, and i'm happy that I finally got to do them. Without further ado (about nothing)... here's my artwork for the Tribute to Joss Whedon show at Gallery 1988!
Balls! Get this print by clicking HERE!
Also... though it's not a part of this show, my "Avengers" print from my solo show "Storytime" will also be available to purchase at the gallery! Again, this piece is only available through the gallery (at Marvel's request) and not online. So if you're coming out to the show, you can pick one up (unless they're sold out).
The show opens this Friday, September 5th from 7-10pm. I'm sure the turnout is going to be insane, so don't miss out on the fun!
"Joss Whedon X Gallery1988"
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The 15th annual TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art gala dinner and auction at The Rachofsky House on October 26 was a spectacular success, raising more than $5 million for amfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art. Highlights included a mesmerizing performance by eight-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight and the presentation of amfAR's Leadership Award to Kiehl's President and longtime amfAR supporter Chris Salgardo, fresh from the Kiehl's Texas Run for TWO x TWO—an awareness raising motorcycle ride from Austin to Dallas. The weeklong series of TWO x TWO events culminated in a Sunday Brunch where Belgian artist Luc Tuymans was presented with the amfAR Award of Excellence for Artistic Contributions to the Fight Against AIDS.
Thanks to the phenomenal support of the dealer and artist community the world over, to date, TWO x TWO has raised over $45 million in its 14-year history supporting amfAR's AIDS research initiatives and the DMA's contemporary art acquisition program. TWO x TWO is amfAR's largest domestic fundraiser and is the DMA's largest annual benefit event.
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amfAR's 2013 HONORED ARTIST
Luc TuymansamfAR's LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT
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OTHER TWO x TWO EVENTSFirst Look Presented by Michele by FossilThursday, October 24th
7:00–10:00 p.m.
The Rachofsky House (Ages 21+) Brunch and Award Presentation
Sunday, October 27th
The Warehouse
DATESaturday, October 26, 2013
LOCATIONThe Rachofsky House
Dallas, TX
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Standard antiretroviral therapy (ART) consists of the combination of at least three antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to maximally suppress the HIV virus and stop the progression of HIV disease. Huge reductions have been seen in rates of death and suffering when use is made of a potent ARV regimen, particularly in early stages of the disease.
Furthermore, expanded access to ART can also reduce the HIV transmission at population level, impact orphanhood and preserve families.
In 2011, an estimated 34 million people were living with HIV.
WHO and UNAIDS estimate that at least 15 million people were in need of antiretroviral therapy in 2011. As of the end of 2012, 9.7 million people had access to ART in low- and middle-income countries. WHO is providing countries with ongoing guidance, tools and support in delivering and scaling up ART within a public health approach.
In 2010, WHO and UNAIDS launched the Treatment 2.0 strategy, which promotes radical simplification of ART, with accelerated treatment scale-up and full integration with prevention, in order to reach Universal Access.
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05 January 2010
MacDougall wr567r; courtesy of Scottish Tartans World Register
Nostalgia ruled when I dug my old "Christmas" skirt out of mothballs in the cedar chest to savour the MacDougall tartan. Once it attended a reception for Coline MacDougall of MacDougall, 30th Chief of the Clan. Lately, the zipper has decided it won't quite close. That made me think fondly of the Hunting Fraser jacket and skirt that I wore to rags as a young teenager.
What is the protocol these days about choosing or wearing a tartan? Is there a protocol? King George III and Queen Victoria did their bit to restore some tartan pride after the crushing defeat of the '45. For a time there was a notion that we are only entitled to wear "our" clan colours. No doubt those clever little pocket clan books are still being sold—the ones where you looked up your surname to see if it qualified as a clan or a sept!
In their day, I'm sure our ancestors felt no restrictions on their warp and woof, slavishly matching their cloth with their clansmen neighbours. Historian and weavers are thankfully having their say now. There are at least two authoritative-looking websites for searching and learning about tartans: Tartans of Scotland (including "the Scottish Tartans World Register, to bring you the complete Register of all Publicly Known Tartans online, which includes details and images of over 2800 tartans.") The Scottish Tartans Authority is another, but this site played havoc with my Internet browser so I gave up and used the former. Each site illustrates variations with the sources of their samples from ancient to modern.
Maybe we've come full circle. Now you can even have a personal tartan created and woven to order. The RCAF has a familiar one; so does Nova Scotia. There was a recent contest for designing a tartan for the City of London, England. The Isle of Coll was not to be outdone:
Visit Coll: http://www.visitcoll.co.uk/ >> "Coll" >> "Coll Tartan."
The MacDougall search reveals 18 samples. Some of them vary wildly! MacFadyen offers three choices. And out of 22 Fraser designs, not one looked like my old brown hunting pattern! How much fun did you have on the site?
MacFadzean wr744r; courtesy of Scottish Tartans World Register
Did I ask what could be more Scottish than tartan? Don't get me started on the bagpipes ...
2 comments:
- Steve Danko said...
OK, Brenda, you've now forced me into this...
Q. Why do bagpipers always march while they play?
A. They're trying to get away from the noise.
- Friday, 08 January, 2010
- BDM said...
Can't let you get away with that "always march," Steve!! Pipers have been known to stand for hours (how do they do it without passing out?) at funerals and solemn memorial services. In the olden days in the Highlands, I have one story---it was traditional to have a tot of whiskey almost every step of the procession toward the burial ground---when a well-fortified piper inadvertently broke into a brisk dance reel instead of the expected dirge/lament. It's said in the Old Statistical Account of Scotland that piping was then banned at funerals by the horrified Presbyterian incumbent. OMG another blog in the making.
- Saturday, 09 January, 2010


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(Editor's note: As part of Women's History Month, we asked The Women's Museum in Dallas to share what's in its collections concerning famous women speakers in history. Marketing Assistant Alyssa Gardina contributed this post and the photo of the exhibit.) In honor of Women's History Month, I've put together a selection of great women public speakers from history. All of them are honored in the "Unforgettable Women" exhibit at The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future in Dallas, Texas.
At the top of our list is Barbara Jordan, a Texas politician who served in the House of Representatives in the 1970s. Barbara began her remarkable career as an orator encouraging voters at home in Harris County, Texas. After her voter registration drive, Harris County saw a record 80% voter turnout. Barbara is most remembered for her 1976 Democratic National Convention keynote address, "Who Then Will Speak for the Common Good?" She was the first African-American woman to deliver the keynote speech, which is ranked 5th in the "Top 100 American Speeches of the 20th Century".
Jane Addams, best known for founding the Hull House in Chicago, was also a noted public speaker. In this image, she is seen speaking to a crowd after arriving home from an international peace conference in the Netherlands. She was also the first woman to speak at a political convention, taking the floor to nominate Theodore Roosevelt in 1912.
A public-speaking dynamic duo, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were responsible for making some of the most memorable speeches of the suffrage movement. Susan wrote many of the speeches, which then would be delivered by the more outgoing Elizabeth. They wrote and spoke on topics including marriage, divorce, the Bible and women's rights.
These are only a sampling of the incredible women public speakers who have had an enormous impact throughout history. Through the multimedia exhibits at The Women's Museum, we honor these women and their contributions to our country.
(You can find out more about The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future on its blog, on Twitter, on Facebook and on Flickr.)
Inspiration, ideas and information to help women build public speaking content, confidence and credibility. Denise Graveline is a Washington, DC-based speaker coach who has coached nearly 200 TEDMED and TEDx speakers--including one of 2016's most popular TED talks. She also has prepared speakers for presentations, testimony, and keynotes. She offers 1:1 coaching and group workshops in public speaking, presentation and media interview skills to both men and women.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Museum: unforgettable woman speakers
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Labels: Barbara Jordan, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, inspiration for women speakers, Jane Addams, keynotes, speaker history, Susan B. Anthony, The Women's Museum, Women's History Month
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic problem that affects the bones. The most common effect is weakened bones that break easily. There are at least 8 types of OI. Some are mild with no obvious signs, while others are more severe.
OI is caused by a problem in:
The gene that controls the making of collagen—an important element in bones and connective tissues:
- Most common cause of OI
- Most often caused by a random change in the gene; not often associated with a family history
The gene that controls proteins in cartilage:
- Less common cause of OI
- An inherited genetic change from parents; there is often a family history
Risk Factors
A family history of OI may increase your risk of certain types of the disease. There are no known risk factors for most types of OI.
In the 4 most common types of OI, symptoms may include:
- Bone pain
- Hearing loss
- Whites of the eyes may have a blue, purple, or gray tint
- Bone deformity
- Short height
- Loose joints and muscle weakness
- Triangular face
- Brittle teeth
- Breathing problems
- Bruising easily
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. OI may be diagnosed based on your history of fractures or appearance alone.
Your bones may need to be examined. This can be done with:
Genetic testing may be done. This can help determine the type of OI. Genetic testing can be done through a blood, saliva, or skin biopsy.
If you are pregnant and have a family history of OI your doctor may do:
- Ultrasound —to look for skeletal problems before birth, which will only show in certain types of OI
- Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)—for genetic testing
There is presently no cure for OI. In general, treatment is directed toward:
- Preventing health problems
- Improving independence and mobility
- Developing bone and muscle strength
Some supportive treatment options include:
- Medication called bisphosphonates—to increase bone mineral density
- Physical therapy—for range of motion and muscular strength exercises
- Surgical implant of rods into long bones—to provide strength and prevent or correct deformities
- Monitoring for fractures or scoliosis
- Assistive devices like braces, canes, or wheelchairs—may be needed with certain types of OI
- Dental procedures
Problems related to OI, such as fractures, can be reduced or prevented by a healthy lifestyle. This should include:
- Exercise—swimming is often an ideal and safe activity
- Good nutrition
- Not smoking
- Avoiding excessive amounts of alcohol
OI is caused by a genetic defect. There is no known way to prevent it.
Genetic counseling may be useful if you are planning to have a child and you have OI or a family history of OI. The counselor can let you know the risk your child may have of developing OI.
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