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The Gyroball: Miracle or myth?
Could the land of Bigfoot be getting its baseball equivalent?
You've probably never heard of the gyroball. Don't feel bad -- Mariners manager Mike Hargrove and pitching coach Rafael Chaves haven't either.
But as American suitors, likely including the Mariners, court Japanese superstar right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka this winter, expect to start hearing about the mystery pitch that might be in Matsuzaka's repertoire, but then again might exist only in legend and computer models.
"It's kind of like an inside joke for baseball, except it's actually real," said Will Carroll, a columnist for Baseball Prospectus who has been chasing the legend of the gyroball since running across an obscure Japanese book in 2002.
That book, roughly translated as "The Secret of the Miracle Pitch," describes computer simulations developed by Japanese scientists Ryutaro Himeno and Kazushi Tezuka. They theorized that if a ball could be thrown with the spin they envisioned, it would be a breaking pitch that could revolutionize the game.
From the batter's perspective, baseball pitches have either a backspin (as with a fastball) or a forward spin (as with a curveball). The gyroball spins like a bullet or a football spiral. In fact, the throwing motion -- witnessed only in unclear or strangely off-kilter online videos, just like Sasquatch -- looks a lot like the way a football is thrown.
The gyroball is thrown a few miles per hour slower than a four-seam fastball, at about the velocity of a two-seamer. The visual effect is tough for the batter to track, but the ball's path is what makes the gyroball work. It starts on a flat plane like a hanging curve, then takes a drastic dive away from the batter (with a right-hander pitching to a right-handed batter). Supposedly the break can be measured in feet, not inches.
"If they start throwing a ball that breaks 3 feet," Chaves said, "they're going to have to lower the mound 4 inches."
"This idea that it is a game-changing Bugs Bunny pitch is a little out there," Carroll said. "It's just a really good breaking ball, and it really, really moves."
Himeno and Tezuka's model uses a "double-spin" technique that coordinates two circular motions -- that of the hips and that of the upper arm. The upper arm rotates at the end of the delivery such that the palm faces outward and the arm travels away from the body, as opposed to directly across the body, as is seen with a fastball.
The release looks unusual and recalls the screwball, a pitch that is all but extinct after wrecking countless arms. One of the contentions of the Japanese researchers, however, is that the gyroball is considerably less stressful on the arm than other breaking balls.
"(The pronation) is only at the release," Carroll said. "And it's no worse than what people are doing already. Watch (Tigers pitcher Jeremy) Bonderman's fastball. He pronates harder than anybody would throwing the gyroball."
The gyroball also is theoretically a lower-risk pitch in another way. If it doesn't break like it's supposed to, it just looks like a slider. If a slider doesn't break, it's a home run waiting to happen.
The question is, does the gyroball exist outside theory?
In practice, it might just be an amalgam of other pitching motions. Those who teach pitching generally say there is a continuum that runs between the release of the fastball, in which the ball is last touched at the top, and the release of the curveball, in which the bottom of the ball rolls out from the outside of the index finger. Along that continuum are the cut fastball, the slider and the in-betweener known as the slurve.
Using what he's learned about the gyroball, Carroll has actually taught it to two pitchers: Steve Palazzolo, a one-time independent league pitcher who last year was with the Class A Helena Brewers, and Indianapolis-area high-schooler Joey Niezer. Both achieved a large break, but video makes it difficult to tell exactly how the ball is being released. CBS news taped Palazzolo learning the pitch, but the piece has not yet aired.
There hasn't been a truly new pitch brought into the major leagues since Bruce Sutter introduced the split-finger fastball in the late 1970s. Baseball isn't quick to embrace change, and so far nobody inside the game -- at least among the few who know about it -- seems ready to lead the charge for the gyroball.
"I've had GMs and pitching coaches ask me, and I tell them it exists, and that is about the end of the conversation," Carroll said. "I'm waiting for one of them to say, 'Show me.' I don't own it -- if anyone does, it's the two scientists -- and anybody who wants me to show it to them, I would show them how it works.
"You just need some major league coach to say, 'Hey, let's take a couple of guys and go out there and see if this thing works.' "
With big money and big reputations on the line, major leaguers and their coaches are not going to be eager to mess around with such a radically different delivery -- and one whose effects on the arm are unknown. A Japanese reporter this season described the pitch to Mariners closer J.J. Putz, who said there was no way he'd try it during the season.
"I don't think I'd be trying to teach players that unless I was very sure what I was doing," Chaves said.
That means that if the gyroball makes it onto the big-league scene, it will likely be in the hands of an unsuccessful pitcher who uses it to resurrect his career -- such as what Sutter did with the split-finger -- or will be imported.
Which brings us back to Matsuzaka, the only accomplished pitcher believed to throw the gyroball (though some think longtime Hanshin Tigers pitcher Nobuyuki Hoshino might as well). The trouble is, nobody really knows whether Matsuzaka does or not, and the Japanese superstar is famously vague on the subject.
"He says he doesn't throw it, but I'm not sure he's telling the truth," Carroll said. "If we can get him to admit to it, then yeah, he's the pioneer."
"I have done it in a game. But not too much. Sometimes accidentally," Matsuzaka this spring told Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, apparently the only time Matsuzaka has spoken about the pitch to an English-speaking reporter. "I would like to make it my out pitch. But it's not a miracle pitch."
Maybe it's not a miracle, but it's intriguing, and interest in it is spreading. It even appears as an option in the 2007 version of the computer-simulation game Baseball Mogul.
"It's a quirky little thing, I know," Carroll said. "I really have no interest in being some guru. I'm not trying to sell this thing, but now it's like I'm the guy who sees Bigfoot."
If and when Matsuzaka arrives in America, it could be Bigfoot's coming-out party.


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The Ohio Bobcats played rivals Miami in the MAC softball tournament yesterday. Ohio, up 3-2, was fielding with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Miami had a runner on first base when freshman Jenna Modic stepped up to the plate.
Modic hit a deep ball to center field that appeared to be a walk-off home run, but junior outfielder Alyssa Wolfe chased after it, tracked the ball back all the way back, and ran through the fence to make the ridiculous, game-winning catch.
Ohio moved on in the tournament and play Kent State today at 1 p.m.

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Written By: NM State Athletic Dept.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A total team effort by the New Mexico State men's basketball team (9-5) lead to a 67-61 road win over in-state rival New Mexico (7-3), Tuesday, Dec. 17 in The Pit to give the Aggies their first win over the Lobos since Nov. 16, 2011.
Junior guard K.C. Ross-Miller shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line, showing his composure in front of 15,411 loud Lobo fans, and senior forward Renaldo Dixon came up with a huge block on UNM star Kendall Williams with just :11 seconds remaining on the clock to help the team to victory. Six of Ross-Miller's free throws were made at or under the :30 second mark in the second half.
Junior guard Daniel Mullings was great on both ends of the court posting 14 points while going 5-of-6 from the free throw line and adding five assists and four steals. Tonight marked the 12th time Mullings tallied double-figures in scoring and the fifth time he has dropped at least five dimes.
The Aggies narrowly outshot New Mexico 37.5 percent to 34.6 percent but the Lobos had one more rebound than NM State (37-36). Three different Aggies scored in double figures and sophomore center Sim Bhullar was huge on the defensive end with five blocks.
NM State started the second half allowing the Lobos to score the first two points but bounced back scoring the next four to take a 43-28 lead. UNM went on a 6-0 run to pull to within nine at the 16:11 mark but the Aggies would not let up holding that nine point lead through the 11:30 mark at 51-40 when Mullings took it to the basket making another lay-up.
The Lobos would take advantage of their home crowd and eventually pull to within four points when Aggie forward Chili Nephawe picked up his fourth foul to send UNM guard Kendell Williams to the line. Williams made both free throws making it a 56-52 game with 6:40 remaining. Neither team would score until Bhullar hammered down a dunk at 3:29 mark putting NM State back up by six. The Lobos made it interesting in the final minute of play, pressuring the Aggies into two turnovers, which led to UNM points. The Lobos got to within two points at 61-59 with :51 seconds on the clock but great free throw shooting by Ross-Miller and the huge Dixon block put the home team away.
The Aggies held UNM without a 3-pointer, which is the first time a team has held the Lobos without a three in 23 years.
"We kept the crowd at bay for most of the game, but they stepped up there at the end, which made it hard for us," said head coach Marvin Menzies. "It was good that we had some guys step up and that is because we have experience on our team. It is great to come out with a win like this one."
The Aggies started out on fire taking a 14-2 lead that was capped off with a Bhullar lay-up at the 15:40 mark. After three free throws by the Lobos, Aronis hit a three to put his team up 17-5 with 14:49 left in the half. Both teams exchanged buckets for the next six minutes of play before Dixon hit his first 3-pointer of the season to give the Aggies a 29-17 lead. UNM pulled to within eight at 32-24 with 3:01 in the half but a 7-2 run over the next 1:12, which included five points by Ross-Miller gave the Aggies a 39-26 lead going into the locker room.
NM State shot an outrageous 7-of-12 from behind the 3-point arc in the first half that helped the Aggies take a lead in The Pit for the first time since the 2005-06 season. Aronis led the Aggies with nine first half points going 3-of-5 from 3-point land. Junior Tshilidzi Nephawe added eight points in the first half that included 4-of-6 free throw shooting.
The Aggies return home for two games during the holiday season. NM State plays Northern New Mexico, Saturday, Dec. 21 and then has a week off before taking on South Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 28. Both games start at 7 p.m. (MT) and are scheduled to air on the radio with 'Voice of the Aggies' and Hall of Famer, Jack Nixon giving the play-by-play action.


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This evening I received an email from Microsoft Learning, congratulating me on earning my Microsoft Certification:
Congratulations on earning your Windows Server® 2008 Core certification! We hope you enjoy the benefits of your certification and of membership in the Microsoft Certified Professional community.
Visit the MCP member site (www.microsoft.com/mcp) to download your new logo, certificate, view and share your transcript, and access additional MCP resources.
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I'm not quite sure what the "Windows Server 2008 Core" certification is, but when I checked my transcript I see that I earned the MCSA certification today.
On a side note, the logo builder on the MCP site added a new logo to profile, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator. I hope they get that fixed soon. I already have one of those.


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Brian Frons, President, Daytime, Disney ABC-Television Group is happy with the choice.
David and Donna are the perfect team to bring new ideas to ALL MY CHILDREN while remaining true to its core by telling stories with a focus on the integrity of the show's history, its characters and families on the canvas.
Swajeski is excited to return to her roots at AMC.
Working with Agnes Nixon was a highlight of my career. My first job in soaps was as Director of Daytime at ABC. I was assigned to, among other soaps, AMC. I remember sitting next to Agnes in meetings and marveling at how she always went right to the heart of scenes. How she brilliantly crafted the dreamers, the strivers, the connivers, the heroes -- so that we loved everyone of them. At times, Pine Valley was more real to me than Manhattan. I was lucky to learn how to tell story at the feet of a true Master.


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Here is an article I wrote for Mid Day.
The SSC results are about to be announced and this takes me back to my school days. I remember being petrified of exams, even more petrified of the results. The red lines on my report card were demeaning, disheartening, and most discouraging. How could I face my friends and family? Shame! Broken self-esteem.
I remember I used to have nightmares. In fact, after having put in a distance of more than 20 years between myself and my last exam, I still havent managed to escape the cold fear of exams and results. I still wake up with the shivers after a nightmare about going blank in front of a question paper with time running out.
I am sure there many children out there who go through similar emotions and are currently in a state of panic about the impending SSC results. Kids, dont be afraid. Just chill. All izzz well!
Dont look upon the SSC Boards as a milestone in your life, its just another stone with many miles on it! You have a long way to go and many more important exams to face. Not the school or college exams, but the exams of life. And those are the ones to be prepared for. The mark sheets to look out for are not the ones printed on some paper, but the ones on the faces of the people you love. Those are the mark sheets that matter. Bring a smile on the face of your mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, friend, and you have done well in the exam of life.
I remember that the one person who always gave me strong support and encouragement even after bad results was my father. My mom would complain and tell him that I had failed in Marathi or History or something and he would laugh it off and say What? You failed in only 2 subjects? I always failed in at least 4! Dont worry about exams, he always said, just have a good time in school and be honest. Honesty was always a big one for him. It genuinely never bothered him that I had done badly. And when I look back now I realize that it was probably because of his utter and absolute belief in me, and his strong support, that I grew up with confidence in myself. Had he lost faith in me I would NEVER have been able to reach where I have in life, and achieve what I have.
Parents, there is a strong lesson here for all of us. Tomorrow the SSC results will be out. I want each of you to remember that we need to accept our children as they are. Your child might fail, or get average marks, or might miss by half a percent the result that you may desire, either way, I want you to accept him/her as he/she is. Is the mark sheet more important or is your child more important?
Do not be disappointed with one exam. Life has so much to offer. Each one of us is special. And for each one of us to do well in life we need the encouragement and support of the people who love us, especially our parents. REMEMBER THE MARK SHEET OF LIFE. And this mark sheet has only 3 subjects love, caring and happiness. Fame, success and money are calculated on some other mark sheet, and they cannot compete with the value of love, caring and happiness. Let us, as parents, not to fail in the exam of life. Remember our face is also a mark sheet, as is the face of our beloved child. Let us see really high scores on each and every face this time!
This exam, no matter what the marks of the child, I want every parent to hug his/her child when they come home with their results. Try it, and see the power of love. See what it did to me when I came home to my father.
This exam I would like teachers and principals to click photos NOT WITH THE TOPPERS but with the students who have not done as well. Reach out not to the toppers but to the ones at the other end. Give them your encouragement and support, they need it much more.
Kids, any problems with your parents, show them TZP and 3i. You have the power to change the world no matter how much you have scored in your exams. The whole wide world is ahead of you to enjoy and contribute to in small and big ways.
By the way, did any of you know what Gandhiji scored in his Matriculation Exams (which is equivalent to our SSC boards today)?
Now do you believe me?


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An index measuring the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes in October jumped to nearly its highest level in almost six years. Steady job gains and record-low mortgage rates have made home buying more attractive.
The National Association of Realtors says its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 5.2 percent to 104.8 in October. Excluding a few months when the index spiked because of a homebuyer tax credit, that is the highest level since March 2007.
Contract signings typically indicate where the housing market is headed. There's generally a one- to two-month lag between a signed contract and a completed sale.
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Ok, Ok, I'm sorry for my little porky pie over the past few days! I obviously didn't get my fringe cut! I was going to come clean on the day but I thought it would be fun to post it on my blog and see what people said about it! I've had full fringes in the past, its taken about two-three years to grow my last one out! I used to always say I looked like Caleb Followill circa Youth and Young Manhood with a full fringe! Victorias Boyfriend says I look like Claudia Winkleman, hahaha!
I've always been curious, ever since my emo days about fake fringes, and exactly how fake they may look in real life. This one was a fiver, so I thought why not! Its not really a serious thing, I doubt I'd wear mine out of my house as the top bit is very noticeably faux. Its taken me forever to get my center parting right so I dont think I can bring myself to change quite yet! I was surprised that I had a many positive comments about getting a fringe, and I do actually quite like the rockier full fringes a la Daisy Lowe and ma homegurl Rumi Neely! Maybe one day I'll take the plunge! Baby steps!
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Getting Avila hot is crucial for Tigers' lineup
DETROIT -- The Tigers returned to the comforts of their American League lineup Wednesday, designated-hitter spot and all, which meant moves up in the order for Ian Kinsler, Torii Hunter, Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez. It did nothing for catcher Alex Avila, who remains in the seventh spot as he tries to work his way out of his rough start.
It's nothing new for Avila, who hit .183 (13-for-71) last April on his way to a .177 first half, and .220 (13-for-59) in April 2012. At 3-for-23 with 14 strikeouts, though, it's a rougher start than he had through eight games of those previous seasons.
The slump has countered what manager Brad Ausmus said has been an excellent effort behind the plate, notably in terms of calling games.
"He's done an excellent job behind the plate calling the game. He's a smart catcher," Ausmus said. "That's hugely important at the Major League level, especially over the long haul. He's scuffled a little bit with the bat.
"He's obviously a much better hitter than he's shown so far, so we're hoping he can snap back into some better at-bats. But his defense, really his game-calling, has been outstanding."
Avila's approach has been somewhat different, even if the numbers so far are similar. He has been more aggressive at the plate early in counts, swinging at 14 out of 30 first pitches, according to STATS. He has put just five of those pitches in play, though, resulting in two of his hits, two outs and a sacrifice bunt.
It's a small sample size, but Avila's rate for previous seasons has been about a third or less.
Ausmus said aggressiveness has to be situational.
"There's times to be aggressive," he said, "and there's times to be a little bit more passive. With men on base, men in scoring position, that's obviously a time to be more aggressive, because it might be the one pitch you get to drive and drive the runner in. But it varies from at-bat to at-bat. There are other times you prefer hitters to be more selective."
Avila's drop to the seventh spot in recent days coincides with the rise of Nick Castellanos. When the season began, Ausmus didn't want to put his rookie third baseman in a high-pressure spot, keeping him more in the bottom third of the lineup.
"I don't want to throw Nick in the heart of the lineup," Ausmus said, "but I just think Nick's handled himself pretty well, so I don't feel as uncomfortable putting him in the sixth spot."
There's a vested interest in getting Avila's offense turnaround, beyond simply getting production out of the catcher's spot. Avila's slump coincides with the Tigers' struggles with a righty-lefty balance in their lineup. The only other left-handed batter in Wednesday's lineup was switch-hitting designated hitter Martinez.
The Tigers have left-handed bats on their bench, including Don Kelly and Tyler Collins, but an Avila turnaround would by far have a greater impact on the lineup.
"He would be a huge asset if we could get Alex hot with the bat," Ausmus said. "He will get hot with the bat at some point. We're hoping it's sooner than later, though we have a stretch I think of five lefties in six days coming up pitching against us. …
"He's important offensively. As much as the defense of the catcher and the game-calling of the catcher adds to the team's success, we need Alex to swing the bat."


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This polypropylene based roll of Chalkboard Sticker has been specially designed to be laser safe and easy to process. Pre-packaged with coloured chalk and a powerful adhesive backing, it can be effortlessly applied to a multitude of creative, reusable applications.
This 4 lbs polyethylene foam is a firm, closed-cell foam mostly used for packaging, lettering, product spacing and shock absorption. It has a rigidity and quality that allows it to hold its form when laser cut and engraved.À
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Smart-X is a lightweight, all plastic sheet material with surfaces of UV and weather resistant solid polystyrene (HIPS)
Being suitable for digital printing and laser cutting, SMART-X® is a lightweight, all-plastic foam board. It is especially suitable for sophisticated applications through combination of printing and laser cutting applications, offering new possibilities in the field of visual communication. Temperature resistance from -10°C up to +70°C. SMART-X® is made from 100% polystyrene (no adhesive between core and cover layers).
Our innovative stamp rubbers and delrin, with their excellent engraving and impression quality, can be engraved quickly. We know our rubbers and delrin since Trotec is part of Trodat Stamps, which revolutionized stamp making with over 100 years of experience.
Laser Rubber has an excellent engraving and impression quality and can be engraved particularly quickly.
Delrin is a laser engraving material used for the production of seal plates.
LaserPaper Colours is especially suitable for laser processing and laser cutting and available in a variety of different shades and thicknesses.
LaserPaper Colours is especially suitable for laser processing, it is non-fading and easily folds and bends to create shapes. This LaserPaper is available in a variety of different shades and thicknesses.
Cutting this paper with a laser allows for filigree patterns and fine details to be created without any burn marks.
LaserPaper Wood is a real wood surface with white cardstock backing for perfect laser engraving and laser cutting processes.
LaserPaper Wood features a real wood surface with a white cardstock backing. This combination allows for applications where the look, feel and processing characteristics of wood are combined with the flexibility and printing characteristics of heavy paper.
LaserPaper Synthetic is polyester based and combines maximum strength and durability with excellent laser cutting properties.
LaserPaper Synthetic is polyester based and combines maximum strength and durability with excellent laser cutting properties.
With a thin foiled surface, intricate details can be produced quickly
TroPly 's preeminent feature is its thin foiled surface which will enable you to produce intricate details swiftly without shadow effects. With a reflection free finish it is an ideal choice for an array of interior applications, particularly when a high degree of detail is required.
The lustre of real metal with a thin top layer for fine line details
TroPly Metallic provides the lustre of a real metal with a contrasting core. The foil surface enables fine line detail and cost effective processing, it is therefore perfect for trophies, gifts and awards.
Metallic effect laminate with a scratch resistant top coating
TroPly Metallic Plus has the added advantage of a clear seal application which creates a highly durable scratch resistant laminate maintaining the elegance of gold and silver, also highly suited to personal identification.
An interior laminate available in an extensive colour range
TroPly Satins is supplied as standard with a brushed finish. An interior laminate with an extensive colour range, it is ideally suited to internal signage, nameplates, key tags and personal identification. The solid cap offers a highly durable and scratch resistant surface.
The perfect solution for harsh environments with a thicker non-glare cap
TroPly Ultra is a UV non-glare modified acrylic laminate for internal or external applications. The thicker cap increases protection providing an ideal solution for harsh environments or external professional signage and directories.
A matt clear acrylic over a rich colour for reverse engraving. Easy clean and perfecf for signage
TroPly Ultra Reverse comprises of a matt clear acrylic fascia over a rich colour. An extensive colour range enables co-ordinated interior and exterior signage. Resistant to external influences, it is easy to clean and ADA compliant. Highly suited to directory signage and back-lighting.
Highly polished and lustrous in colour, the thick cap offers resistance to abrasion
TroPly HiGloss is highly polished, lustrous in colour and UV stable, suited to both internal and external applications. A thick cap offers resistance to abrasion and whilst suited to mechanical engraving, its modified acrylic composition enables the added advantage of being able to cut intricate shapes using a laser.
A glossy finish with clear acrylic glass with coloured backing layers for reverse engraving
TroPly HiGloss Reverse is sleek and rich in depth of colour. A UV stable material, it lends itself to external signage and back-lighting, with the added benefit of the ability to produce 3D engraving effects.
MDF fiber board panels with perfect laser cutting characteristics thanks to a high surface quality and homogenous fiber structure.
The laserable and engravable MDF fiber board panels feature a high surface quality and homogenous fibre structure. The high fibre density allow for great results even in fine-detail laser cutting.
Available in five luxurious finishes our solid wood panels are ideally suited for laser processing.
Available in five luxurious finishes our solid wood panels are ideally suited for the requirements of laser processing. A sanded, matte and varnished surface offers an authentic high quality appearance and durability. Incredibly versatile our panels can be used for a multitude of applications such as small interior signage, interior decorations, fashion accessories and promotional giftware.
Our engravable and laserable veneered wood panels are suitable for a wide range of applications.
Our laserable and engravable veneered wood is supplied with a formaldehyde free fiber board core with real wood laminated on either side. Sanded smooth and semi-matt varnished, they are suitable for a wide range of applications.
Our plywood panels made from softwood are perfect for laser marking or engraving and available in different sizes.
The laserable and engravable Plywood panels are made from softwood, combining lightweight characteristics with improved dimensional stability.
The untreated, bright surface is ideally for laser marking or to be painted on.
Our line of cork sheet material for laser engraving and cutting comes in four thicknesses: 0.8mm, 1.5mm, 3mm, 6mm.
A fine grain composition cork suitable for many different applications that can be used around the house, office or industrial environment. This cork can be used to create bulletin boards, coasters, gasket applications and more. It engraves a beautiful dark brown and can easily be cut with a CO2 laser..**Please make sure to have proper ventilation when cutting and engraving**
TroCraft Eco is an environmentally-friendly material made from pure wood fiber. It is is optimally suited for laser processing.
Made from pure cellulose fiber, TroCraft Eco is a fully biodegradable material, completely additive and emission-free. Due to its low weight and easy processing, TroCraft Eco is a perfect option for interior design, model making or product and industrial design. This durable material can also be used for customized modern designs, given its stability, flexibility and reliable durability.
Aluminum with coloured anodic coatings for laser and mechanical engraving.
Anodized aluminum is suitable for engraving both with a CO2 laser and with mechanical engraving devices. The protective anodized coating remains intact during laser processing. The image contrast is caused by the removal of the coloured coating and near-photographic qualities can be achieved. An extremely detailed, white engraved image is created.
Aluminum sheets allow for laser marking and engraving to a bright silver finish. It is very lightweight and easy to cut, providing an economical solution for industrial applications and the awards industry.
Coated aluminium in different colors for laser marking in black.
AlumaMark is a coated aluminum that can be marked with any CO2 laser. Unlike other laser markable products, AlumaMark is not etched or engraved, but is actually imaged by the heat of the CO2 laser. The result is photographic quality images, including halftones, on real aluminum that differentiates one from the competition. AlumaMark allows one to create black, positive marks on silver, gold, bronze, brass or colored backgrounds. Designed so that it may be marked using low power settings
Aluminum with coloured anodic coatings for laser and mechanical engraving. Brass-coated stainless steel. Sublimation white gloss covered aluminum.
If class and durability are part of your customer's objectives, let them leave behind a card that is unique in recalling those attributes. These beautiful metal business/membership cards will stand out in every situation. They can also work great for simple industrial metal plates and tags.**ONLY AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLES OF 10**
Brass is a premium material that results in a lustrous gold finish when engraved. The metal is made from a combination of copper and zinc, it can be oxidized to produce rich black text. Premium Leaded Brass has a small amount of lead and a much higher copper to zinc ratio which makes it easier to engrave and oxidize to a truer black.
Coated black aluminium for laser marking in white.
DuraBlack® is a CO2 laserable matt Black non-reflective aluminium benefiting from an urethane protective top coat. Resistant to weathering, salt water, chemicals and high temperatures, it conforms to various industry and military standards including MIL-STD 130N, A-A-50271 (MIL-P-514D) and MIL-STD-15024F, Type L. Engraved, it produces an "A" grade high resolution White metallic contrast suited to bar coding and graphics.
Cast acrylic glass with a glossy finish, available in a variety of different colors and grades of transparency.
TroGlass Color Gloss is a cast acrylic glass, both material sides have a glossy finish. The transparent, fluorescent and translucent colors offer constant light transmission superior to similar glass colors. TroGlass Color Gloss features all advantages of cast acrylic, especially in terms of impact resistance, light diffusion and handling capabilities.
Cast acrylic glass with one matte and one glossy side. The "Night and Day" color variation allows for a change in color from black to bright when being backlighted in the dark.
TroGlass Duo is a cast acrylic glass with one matte and one glossy side. These engraving acrylic sheets have a perfect light transmission and a high resistance to external agents, are UV-stable and weatherproof. They are very easy to work with, when laser cut, the product has elegant, polished edges.
TroGlass Frosted is a heavy-duty cast acrylic glass with a matte, roughly structured surface on both sides ("sandblasted finish").
TroGlass Frosted is a heavy-duty cast acrylic glass with a matte, roughly structured surface on both sides ("sandblasted finish"), and this allows an anti-reflex surface. The frosted surface, combined with the intrinsic hardness of cast acrylic, allows applications where higher material strength and robustness are required. Our laserable acrylic sheets are easy to work with and UV-stable and weatherproof.
TroGlass LED is a cast acrylic glass, optimized to LED light waves.
TroGlass LED is a cast acrylic glass, optimized to LED light waves. This allows high light transmission and strong light diffusion while typical "spot effects" of LED lights are eliminated. These laserable acrylic glass sheets bring the light source nearer to the material, allow elegant, polished laser cut edged and are UV-stable and weatherproof.
Cast acrylic glass with a particularly pleasant and elegant appearance due to a satin surface on both material sides.
TroGlass Satins cast acrylic glass is available in a wide range of colors, in variations of transparent, translucent and non-transparent. All products have a matte, anti-reflective surface. Both engraving sheet sides have a satin surface that gives an elegant and soft feeling and appearance. Our acrylic sheets are US-stable and weatherproof.
A clear cast acrylic designed to be reverse engraved and infilled or backlit for an elegant finish
TroGlass Reverse is a transparent, cast gloss acrylic with a coloured coating on the reverse side. By reverse engraving the back and infilling the engraved areas with colour or backlighting an elegant finish can be created. As an additional feature the reverse has a third layer of black backing which significantly reduces the cleaning time and enhances the depth of colour.
TroGlass Clear sheets are a great alternative to glass and Plexiglas as they offer perfect optical clarity.
TroGlass Clear sheets are a great alternative to glass as they offer perfect optical clarity. At the same time they provide the physical benefits of acrylic such as being formable, UV-stable and hard-wearing. Laser engraving produces a white or clear engraved image, depending on the chosen settings. The laser cut produces polished cutting edges and inner contours, no additional post-processing of the material is required.
Cast acrylic glass with a glossy metallic finish, available in a variety of different silver colours and gold.
TroGlass Metallics is a cast acrylic with both sides of the material hold a glossy metallic-looking finish. TroGlass Metallics feature all advantages of cast acrylic, especially in terms of impact resistance, light diffusion and handling capabilities.
TroGlitter is easy to cut and can also be engraved. The material is color stable with no bleaching or fading.
TroGlass Glitter is a cast acrylic that is mixed with glitter particles. TroGlass Glitter offers massive opportunities for creative minds and designers, they can explore many different and interesting new visual effects. The base material consists of cast acrylic, similar to the TroGlass Glass series, which means processing is very similar to our existing acrylic.***PLEASE NOTE that these only come in full sheets, please do not request 1/4 sheets***
TroGlass Mirror is the perfect alternative for glass. It has a higher resistance to breakage and is light.
TroGlass Mirror is an extruded acrylic glass with a reflective surface. TroGlass Mirror is the perfect alternative to real glass because they are lighter and have a higher breakage resistance than glass, which means the material has a lower risk of falling and breaking when attached to a wall. Engrave designs on the front or even reverse engrave for a different finish!
These compounds can be used to allow easier marking and higher contrast marks with a CO2 laser. The metal marking compounds produce permanent black markings, which are highly resistant to mechanical and chemical stresses as well as high temperatures.
Laser Marking Compounds are available as a paste, spray or tape.The most convenient method is to apply it using a spray can. Brush application is appropriate whenever the entire surface can be coated with a single brush stroke. Spraying the paste, e.g. using an airbrush, is suitable for coating larger areas in a single step. The tape, however, is a particularly clean solution for smaller areas. The plastic marking compound allows for black marks on thermoplastics, while the compounds for ceramics and glass produce coloured marks on these materials (YAG or Fiber laser recommended).
Wall distance holders made of solid stainless steel in different sizes and shapes.
Wall distance holders are made of solid stainless steel for durability and long-lasting quality appearance. Alternative sizes and fixing options offer a wide range of sign- and mounting options. Screw caps are the easy-to-use alternative to give a high-quality appearance to a regular screw. A simple cap holder is applied together with the sign using a standard screw. The elegant cap made of solid stainless steel provides for an elegant cover.
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|With a live show worthy of everyone`s envy and with 10 years of experience behind them, the cosmic minstrels combine in a unique way hardcore with Moldovan folklore, call them ethno-rockers if you will. Add a touch of hip-hop, drum`n`bass, jungle, disco? this is a happen` musical cross-over act. Don`t even try to put them in your boxy world, they`re unclassifiable.
They`ve been called shamans as whatever they do they continue to use their magic and beauty. They hypnotize.They always keep the balance between riffs that go straight to your heart and play with carefree metaphors that make them a unique experience. Their lyrics are written in a new dialect of rock music.If ZsZ never existed they should be invented. Obsessively talented. Incredibly melodic. The Zdubs amaze, every time.
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text: Alopecia Areata - Maria Hordinsky, MDAlopecia areata is a hair loss disorder that is mediated by the immune system. Both males and females of all ages and ethnicities may develop alopecia areata. Any hair-bearing region of the body can be affected. The most common clinical presentations are called alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis. The term alopecia areata is used when there are round to oval patches of hair loss present. Alopecia totalis refers to loss of all scalp hair and alopecia universalis to loss of all scalp and body hair. Nail abnormalities are commonly seen in association with hair loss. Abnormalities may range from pitting (small dot depressions in the nail plate) to thinning of the nail plate, and very rarely, shedding of the nail plate. The prevalence of alopecia areata in the United States is estimated to be 1.7% for a total of approximately 4.6 million affected individuals.The hair loss that occurs in alopecia areata may appear suddenly with no symptoms or there may be mild itching or tingling. Hair fibers usually fall out by their "roots," an event that occurs with normal daily hair loss but in alopecia areata, the numbers of fibers in the loss phase are significantly increased especially in the involved areas. After shedding occurs, regrowth usually does not proceed quickly and the involved areas may remain bald for some time. This is not because the hair follicle has been destroyed but rather either an "arrest" of hair growth or a prolongation of the resting phase in the hair cycle occurs.Dermatologists have learned over the years that a characteristic feature seen under the microscope in scalp biopsy samples from patients with alopecia areata is the presence of inflammatory cells (immune cells) around the bottom part of affected hair follicle. The most common cell present is a white blood cell called a T lymphocyte. Many researchers have focused their attention on studying the interaction of these inflammatory cells, and in particular, the T lymphocyte with the hair follicle. Researchers continue to study how immune cells "effect" the hair follicle to interrupt hair growth and what triggers this aberrant behavior.Genetic factors have also been shown to be important in the susceptibility, development , and severity of alopecia areata. Alopecia areata affecting more than one family member has been reported to range between 10 and 50 percent in published studies. Alopecia areata has been reported to occur concurrently or sequentially in both identical and fraternal twins. The concordance rate or genetic effect in alopecia areata is believed to be 55 per cent, which means environmental factors have the potential to also play a significant role in this hair disease. Current data also suggest there are differences in a major locus on chromosome 6 between patients with long-standing extensive alopecia areata and those with limited, patchy disease of short duration. Researchers continue to conduct family studies of alopecia areata to better understand the genetics of this disorder. Patients and families now also have the opportunity to participate in the National Alopecia Areata Registry. A major goal of the Registry is to create a database where researchers can obtain epidemiologic data and blood samples from patients and families with alopecia areata. Data will be used to identify genetic and environmental factors important to alopecia areata. In the future, the Registry will also be a resource of biologic research samples and clinical data for other studies of alopecia areata.Therapy for alopecia areata must be considered against the background of the normal course of the disease. Ninety percent of patients with limited (<25%) scalp involvement with alopecia areata experience spontaneous regrowth within 2 years. This group also generally responds favorably to a variety of treatments. On the other hand, the presence of severe nail abnormalities, atopy (asthma, allergic rhinnitis, and atopic dermatitis), and onset less than 5 years old with extensive hair loss, have all been implicated as negative prognostic factors. Alopecia totalis or universalis which lasts for > 2 years is believed to have a particularly low chance of spontaneous regrowth and is less responsive to therapy.The most commonly prescribed medications for limited patch stage alopecia areata include anti-inflammatory medications, including topical or intralesional steroid injections. Topical 2% or 5% minoxidil may also be prescribed to promote hair growth. Unlike its use in male or female pattern baldness where one has to keep using the drug to maintain hair growth, topical minoxidil need only be used for as long as it is needed in the management of alopecia areata ie discontinuation of the drug after full regrowth is not commonly associated with renewed hair shedding.The management of extensive alopecia areata is more challenging as patients may or may not respond to therapy. Different treatment options include the aforementioned medications as well as oral corticosteroids or psoralen plus ultraviolet A light (PUVA). Topical immunotherapy with diphencyprone and squaric acid dibutylester is used extensively in some parts of the world: these are not drugs per se but rather chemicals and thus there are not FDA approved preparations. For this reason, many of the dermatologists in the US do not feel comfortable using them. Many new drugs are currently being investigated for the treatment of both extensive and patchy alopecia areata. Overall, the future looks bright for the development of new, effective treatments for alopecia areata.Patients and physicians can keep informed about alopecia areata and advances in this disease at the NAHRS web site as well as through the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) (NAAF.org). Support groups and tips on wigs or other means of camouflaging hair loss are available through NAAF. Individuals with alopecia areata interested in participating in the Registry, should log on to www.alopeciaareataregistry.org and complete the Tier 1 questionnaire. Information in the questionnaire is then entered into the central database at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Selected participants will be invited to one of the five participating Registry sites - MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, the Universities of California (San Francisco), Colorado (Denver) or Minnesota (Minneapolis), or Columbia University in New York City. At this visit, a detailed history and clinical examination will be done, a more detailed questionnaire completed and blood samples obtained.


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Ala. prisons end segregation for HIV-positive females
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- In 2007, an inmate at the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women wrote a letter to the American Civil Liberties Union detailing the struggles she was experiencing in segregation.
Dana Harley, 40, was segregated because she is HIV positive. For years, she couldn't eat with other inmates, go to religious services with other inmates or participate in trade school programs.
"Being segregated because of your medical status is like saying you're overweight so you can't eat at McDonald's," Harley said. "We were considered contagious not only by inmates, but by staff too."
Because of Harley's letter, the ACLU is close to ending a 26-year-long battle with the Alabama Department of Corrections to eradicate a policy that segregates HIV-positive inmates and excludes them from certain rehabilitation programs.
On Tuesday, the first of two fairness hearings — a process required by law when a class-action lawsuit is settled — will be held at the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Ala. On Thursday, a second hearing will be held at Limestone Correctional Facility.
Since 1987, the ACLU has made several attempts — through litigation and negotiations — to put an end to a policy that segregates inmates with HIV/AIDS, said Margaret Winter, associate director of the ACLU National Prison Project.
Over the years, multiple judges have upheld the 1990 decision that said the segregation policy didn't violate the law. A panel of 12 federal judges from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also upheld the decision in 1997, and review from the Supreme Court was denied in 2000, Winter said.
"(Harley) played a critical role in reminding the ACLU that we shouldn't be satisfied with the reforms we were getting through negotiations," Winter said. "We wanted to keep this going until the segregation policy was completely gone. There were people writing and pleading with us to keep going."
In 2011, after years of negotiations with multiple ADOC commissioners, the ACLU filed another lawsuit, arguing the case should be heard because of significant changes in the case's facts over the years, Winter said.
Last December, U.S. District Court Judge Myron Thompson ruled the segregation policy violated the Americans With Disabilities Act. Female HIV-positive inmates were integrated into the general population at Tutwiler last month, and male inmates will be integrated next, from June to November of next year.
Winter said Thompson didn't decide how many facilities would be integrated and didn't decide on what criteria would be necessary for HIV-positive inmates to be eligible for work release. But after months of negotiations, the ADOC agreed that all HIV-specific work release criteria would be eliminated and all HIV-positive inmates would be integrated.
A decade of segregation
Harley was incarcerated from 1999 until 2001 for writing forged checks, and returned in 2002 to serve a 20-year sentence for second-degree theft and for writing forged checks.
She was diagnosed with HIV in 2002 while in Geneva County Jail. Harley said she contracted it by sharing needles with her ex-girlfriend.
"I've never been ashamed," Harley said. "I've always been outspoken about my status."
Harley said she told her oldest son, who is now 23, about her disease when she first found out. She said her family was supportive, and her son's response was, "You're like Magic Johnson." She told her youngest son, who is 13, more recently.
Harley said she was able to tell her family right away, but some HIV-positive inmates didn't get to choose how to break the news to others because the segregation policy makes their condition known to the entire staff and inmate population. HIV-positive inmates were required to wear white armbands.
Until last month, all HIV-positive inmates at Tutwiler were confined to a separate dormitory. They were each assigned a cleaning job within their dorm or in the yard, and had to eat in their living space instead of with other inmates in the dining hall, Harley said.
In 2007, inmates were allowed to attend segregated chapel services, trade school classes and substance abuse programs, she said. But those programs sometimes extended an inmate's sentence because they had to wait until a segregated program was offered, she added.
Harley said inmates were made to feel like something was wrong with them. She said nurses would make comments about drawing blood during routine labs, and comments from other inmates were endless.
"You could ask a simple question and the reply might be, 'why, you're going to die anyway,' " she said, adding that she's heard everything from general comments about HIV/AIDS to jokes about the walking dead.
Harley, who began working with the ACLU in 2007, said she stood up for what she believed because she didn't want other inmates to go through what she had to go through.
"It wasn't for me," she said. "It's for the people behind me coming in who aren't as comfortable (with their condition)."
Winter said Harley's testimony that she was being retaliated against for her medical condition was affirmed by the judge in the case.
"She was a powerful advocate and the warden hated her for it," Winter said.
Harley said testifying made her realize that there were a lot of feelings she kept bottled up since she was diagnosed.
"When you're leading people, you have to be the rock," Harley said. "You're the shoulder they cry on. I was the one (other inmates) came to for family problems and medical problems. During my testimony, it hit me that I had a lot of emotions I never got out."
Harley said she is pleased with the transition and how smooth it's been. She said other inmates were excited, but scared at the same time.
"Even though people say they're OK (with the integration), you don't know until you actually get out. Once you get out and sleep beside them and shower next to them and use the bathroom, that's when you see how you're going to be treated," Harley said.
The eight female HIV inmates at Tutwiler have been blended into the general population since Aug. 1, Thomas said.
"It's worked relatively well," Thomas said.
Winter said the men will be integrated next year, in part because of education and training that needs to occur with both inmates and staff, so the process can be done safely and carefully.
"We've got a good plan and we want to execute the plan," Thomas said. "And if everybody is on board on the execution of the plan, I don't foresee it will be a problem."
Winter said the case overwhelmingly showed that it is safe for HIV-positive inmates to be integrated with the general population. Today, it's treated like a chronic disease if it's properly treated.
"With existing HIV therapies, people can live normal lives. Treatment is relatively simple — one pill a day," Winter said. "And when people are treated, the virus is suppressed and they cannot transmit the virus."
Winter said all male HIV-positive inmates are confined to Limestone and Decatur Work Release. When integration occurs, inmates may be able to move to facilities closer to their families.
"They generally take into consideration where their families are," Winter said. "It's enormously significant for many of the prisoners, especially the men. There are very few women's facilities in the state anyway."


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Relay 2 click carries two LCA717 single-pole OptoMOS normally-open solid-state relays and two screw terminals for connecting the wiring. These relays have a load current of 2A, low maximum on resistance of just 0.15 Ohms, and a blocking voltage of 30V. The LCA717 have optically coupled outputs that use the patented OptoMOS technology.
Solid-state relays enable fast, silent and bounce-free switching. Each relay is coupled with an on-board signal LED. The relays are controlled by your host board's microcontroller through the RL1 and RL2 pins, which are in place of the default mikroBUS AN and PWM pins.
Use this module to turn on and off things like lights, motors or other devices that don't exceed the relays' specified voltage and current levels. If you need relays that can handle higher voltage/current, consider the original Relay click.
This board is designed to use a 3.3V power supply only.
Note: The picture shows the board with through-hole headers. The board now comes populated with male pin headers already soldered for your convenience. The board's user manual has yet to be updated to remove the soldering instructions.
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I wrote about my unhappiness over this nearly a year ago and, other than some minor things, I did not do much to work on it over the past year. However, in 2009, I am swearing I will do something. I can't keep ignoring my problems and my past and treating the people I love in a way that goes against everything I believe in. I am going to seek out a counselor/therapist/psychologist/head shrinker/whatever you want to call it and start therapy.
Yes, my big goal for 2009 is to take care of my mental and emotional health. I have shied away from seeking therapy in the last few years because I don't want to dredge up old memories, feelings, etc. It's so much easier to repress them and live in denial, but it's taking it's toll on the little people who matter the most to me – my children. I've also had logistical
excuses issues – who will watch the kids while I saw a therapist?
But that's it – NO more excuses. I don't want to be that person. I know I can do better. I think that by dealing with the past rather than forgetting it I can be a better mom, a better wife, a better sister and daughter and a better friend.
It will likely be a slow process. One day at a time. One step at a time. But the important part is that the process is started. I'm ready.
And I figure by documenting it here, you all can hold me accountable. If I don't write about my new therapist in another month or two, feel free to get on my case. 😉
What is YOUR big goal for 2009?
I want to wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thanks for sticking with me and being a part of Crunchy Domestic Goddess! 🙂


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With director Jon M. Chu's G.I. Joe: Retaliation opening June 29, Paramount and Hasbro are starting to amp up the promotion of the movie by releasing a great new trailer and by having some of the cast (Dwayne Johnson, Adrianne Palicki and D.J. Cotrona) talk about the film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Prior to doing the interviews, I got to watch an impressive five minute sizzle reel and the new trailer with a group of reporters. If you were disappointed with the first G.I. Joe movie, the sequel looks to be a big improvement, as it's going for a more real world approach while still trying to be a fun action movie. Also, with the majority of the Joe's possibly getting killed in the first ten minutes (which is why it's called Retaliation), the sequel could almost be considered a reboot. The sequel also stars Bruce Willis, Channning Tatum, Byung-hun Lee, Ray Park, RZA, Ray Stevenson, Joseph Mazzello, Elodie Yung, and Walton Goggins. Hit the jump for more.
Shortly after watching the footage, I recorded a video blog with Peter from Slashfilm and Alex from FirstShowing. We talked about the sizzle reel, the new trailer, and our thoughts on the films. While the sizzle reel and the trailer shared some of the same footage, the sizzle reel offered us brief looks at RZA as Blind Master, Walton Goggins as Warden Nigel James, Ray Stevenson as Firefly, and a whole bunch of cool looking action. The sequel to Joe really looks like the comic book come to life.
With CinemaCon starting today, this is the first of many video blogs that we'll be posting from Las Vegas. Tomorrow we're most likely going to see the new Dark Knight Rises trailer and possibly the first footage from Peter Jackson's The Hobbit in 48fps. Expect our reactions shortly after seeing the footage. Until then, here's what we thought about G.I. Joe 2.
For more on the Joe sequel, here's 9 character posters, new images, all our previous coverage., and my brand new exclusive video interviews with Dwayne Johnson and director Jon M. Chu.


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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Are You an Effective Teacher?
By Tamara Jones
EAL Instructor, British School of Brussels
I just love attending teaching conferences. I love getting together with former colleagues, bumping into the "superstars" of our profession in the hallways, sharing ideas with enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers, checking out the publishers' latest offerings, and, best of all, attending informative and motivating sessions. This year, I attended the TESOL 2012 Convention in Philadelphia. One of the best sessions I attended was a plenary led by the former TESOL president, Christine Coombe, called "Teacher Effectiveness in ELT." (Dr. Coombe is an expert in this area. In fact, she even co-edited the book, "Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness in EF/SL Contexts" in 2007 with Peter Davidson, Mashael Al-Hamly and Salah Troudi.) Now, I am always looking for ways to be a better teacher. Aren't we all?
In her plenary, Dr. Coombe suggested that many of the things that we would expect to impact teacher effectiveness actually don't. Things like the age of the teacher or the reasons why we became teachers don't have any impact whatsoever on whether a teacher is effective or not.
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Describes death march from Auschwitz to Bergen-Belsen [Interview: 1990]
Germany invaded Belgium in May 1940. After the Germans seized her mother, sister, and brother, Lilly went into hiding. With the help of friends and family, Lilly hid her Jewish identity for two years. But, in 1944, Lilly was denounced by some Belgians and deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau via the Mechelen camp. After a death march from Auschwitz, Lilly was liberated at Bergen-Belsen by British forces.
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What Is Championsgate?
Comprising a core cadre of prominent and prolific thinkers and doers of the Jewish world, the ChampionsGate community of leaders serves as a year-long think-tank and action-center for the Yeshiva University world, centering around an annual summer conference in Orlando, Florida.
Extending far beyond the conference itself, the ChampionsGate experience addresses the major opportunities and challenges facing our community. ChampionsGate Ambassadors participate in a series of conference calls and follow up conversations together with Yeshiva University administration to guide and implement exciting new initiatives that advance our values and communities.
Who Is Championsgate For?
Invited by former President Richard M. Joel, participants from a variety of fields and locations assemble to make a significant impact on the Jewish community. Many of the ideas formed and discussed during past conferences have directly influenced Jewish communities in North America and beyond. Participants are primarily lay leaders, joined by select Jewish Community Professionals, Heads of School, and Rabbis, who shape the Jewish community on both the local and national level. Participants are always invited as a couple.
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Terri is a 37-year-old mother of two who lives on Long Island. Before she first experienced psoriasis, she and her husband ran an electrical contracting business out of their home. Though it took her more than eight years to get the itchy, scaly skin condition under control, today she lives nearly symptom-free.
What was your first sign that something was wrong? What symptoms did you experience?
In 1991, after the birth of my first child, I started getting psoriasis. It started out as a dime-size, dry, patchy area on my elbow—white, scaly, itchy, flaky skin. When the dry flakes came off, it left a red rash. I also got small patches on my legs and stomach, but it was never really bad on my body. Then it got onto my scalp. It covered my scalp and started coming down my hairline. I also got it in my ear. It was really uncomfortable.
What was the diagnosis experience like?
I went to a dermatologist and he diagnosed me right away. It was kind of odd, because even though it's typically a hereditary condition, I'm the only person in my family that has psoriasis.
What was your initial and then longer-term reaction to the diagnosis?
Once something happens to me, I research it until I know everything I can about it. I joined the National Psoriasis Foundation and in their newsletters, I saw pictures of people that have it from head to toe. I felt like I was lucky. In the beginning, I had it in areas that were hidden. What really bothered me was when it went on my scalp. I didn't want to go out in public. I was very self-conscious. I didn't feel good about myself at all, but I never gave up trying different treatments.
How do you manage psoriasis?
My dermatologist started off by giving me topical steroid creams. They helped the patches on my body. One would go away on my elbow, but then another would pop up someplace else. But once it got on my scalp, during my second pregnancy, nothing helped. It never went away. During the pregnancy, I tried UVB light treatment. After a while I stopped going to dermatologists because nothing they did gave me any relief.
A lot of people in the National Psoriasis Foundation would write in with strange things that worked for them. I tried every single one of them—special shampoos, certain moisturizing products. You name it; I tried it. Nothing gave me relief, until I developed psoriatic arthritis in every joint in my body a couple of years ago. I couldn't walk, I couldn't move. I started an oral chemotherapy medication once a week, and later shots of Enbrel (etanercept, the only FDA-approved drug for psoriatic arthritis) twice a week. All of my psoriasis cleared up within 60 to 90 days of taking the shots. I was a normal person again.
Did you have to make any lifestyle or dietary changes in response to psoriasis?
When the psoriasis was bad, I didn't want to go out at all. But the doctor didn't tell me that I should cut anything out of my diet. I found out what vitamins, minerals, and herbs helped some people—I tried everything I heard about. I went out on my own and got herbal remedies. Nothing at all I found helped. Now I don't drink any alcohol because of the medications that I'm on.
Did you seek any type of emotional support?
The National Psoriasis Foundation has helped me so much. I subscribe to their newsletter and read about other people who have psoriasis and what they do that helps. It makes me feel better to see that I'm not alone.
Does psoriasis have any impact on your family?
I worked out of my home so it was very easy to manage at first. Nothing really changed; I just didn't like to go out. My kids went to a school near our home, so I only got out to take them to school and pick them up each day. I felt that everybody could see right through my hair. It totally killed my sex life, too.
What advice would you give to anyone living with psoriasis?
Don't give up. Subscribe to the National Psoriasis Foundation and you'll see that there are people just like you. Keep trying everything. I never thought I would find anything that would work for me, but I never gave up. I'm still looking into everything. Even though my psoriasis is taken care of, I still read up and see what works for other people.
Interviews were conducted in the past and may not reflect current standards and practices in medicine. Talk to your doctor to learn more about how this condition is diagnosed and managed today and what treatment approaches are right for you.


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It's Ski Time in Vermont's Mad River Valley!
Sugarbush opens today, November 25th, with a few runs, and both it and Mad River Glen will be fully open by early December.
The Mad River Valley, encompassing the picturesque towns of Warren and Waitsfield, is the perfect place to ski in the North East. We have three amazing ski hills, Lincoln Peak and Mt Ellen at Sugarbush, and Mad River Glen. The two high speed quads at the base of each of the Sugarbush hills mean short lines even on busy days, and at Mad River Glen – while you may have to wait a bit longer on weekends and holidays – you get to ride the legendary single chair and enjoy skier only slopes. (There's lots of variety at Sugarbush for riders.) Plus we have great cross country skiing, including right outside our door on the golf course, as well as two extensive networks of groomed trails nearby.
And there's more. We are privileged to offer a wide selection of excellent owner-operated restaurants here in the valley. No chains, no franchises, no fast food. One of our favorites is Mint, a boutique vegetarian restaurant that even meat eaters will love. Then there is The Hyde Away with a wide menu selection of good value home cooking open 7 nights a week. The Terra Rossa Ristorante will more than satisfy lovers of Italian food, and you can watch pizzas being cooked in front of you in the classic brick oven. Then of course there is The American Flatbread, the mecca of taking pizza to another level, which is so popular you almost always have to line up to eat there, but it's always worth it. Our overall favorite? The Common Man where you will always enjoy great food, great service and a unique atmosphere.
For non-skiers, our Artisans, anchored by the beautiful Artisans' Gallery in Waitsfield, are almost always open during the day and welcome your visits, we have Vermont classics to visit like Ben & Jerry's and Cabot Cheese, and to relax we can arrange a soothing massage at Mad River Massage.
If you've never been here, you are missing out! If you have, it's time to come back. Call us and we'll help you plan your visit, tell you about specials, and get you booked into the top rated B&B in the area (guess where!). Ask us about the newly opened Logan's Loft in the barn for a one-week stay.
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Anti-monarchist Morrissey has taken aim at Britain's royal family again - blaming the Queen's brood for the suicide of the nurse caught up in the Duchess Of Cambridge's pregnancy prank scandal.
Jacintha Saldanha took her own life after she was duped into giving up information about Prince William's wife, Catherine, to two Australian Djs, who fooled her into thinking they were the Queen and Prince Charles live on air.
The stunned radio hosts have since stepped down from their show following the tragedy, and now the former The Smiths frontman is calling on the royals to show some remorse.
He tells New Zealand's 3News, "Even with the recent story about the nurse killing herself in King Edward Hospital, there's no blame placed on Kate Middleton (Catherine), who was in the hospital as far as I could see for absolutely no reason.
"She feels no shame about the death of this woman, she's saying nothing about the death of this poor woman. The arrogance of the British royals is staggering, absolutely staggering. And why it's allowed to be I really don't know."
The Duchess checked into the hospital earlier this month (Nov12) with severe morning sickness - but Morrissey is convinced the visit was unnecessary.
He adds, "Does she have a health condition...? What is the health condition? I mean morning sickness already? So much hoo haw and then suddenly as bright as a button as soon as this poor woman dies she's out of hospital? It doesn't ring true.
"And I'm sure the Palace and Clarence House (Princess of Wales' residence) put maximum pressure on this poor receptionist and nurse, and of course that's kept away from the press. I'm sure the British press hounded this poor woman to her death, that's kept away. And by this time next week she'll be forgotten. And that's how the British royals work."