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Wave of #LGBTs Coming Out via #Facebook
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Approximately 800,000 people came out last year; Facebook defines 'coming out' as "(1) updating one's profile to express a same-gender attraction or (2) specifying a custom gender". In total, 6,000,000 Americans have used the site to proclaim their true sexual or gender identities. "Not only has the total number of Americans who have come out on Facebook risen dramatically, but so has the number coming out each day," Facebook said in the report, entitled America's Coming Out on Facebook. "The number of people on Facebook coming out per day is on track to be three times what it was a year ago."
Not only this, but support for LGBT groups on the site is also increasing. The statement by Facebook spoke of 5.7 million Americans who have 'liked' at least 1 of the 300 most popular sites promoting LGBT issues, with these figures again seeing a spike after the monumental Supreme Court ruling.
Due to the enormous reach of the social networking site, these figures can be interpreted to be demonstrative of society as a whole. You could be far-stretched to find someone without a Facebook account these days, so it's pretty fair to say that these figures represent real-life trends. There is no doubt that LGBT pride continues to grow as attitudes catch up with the times.
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Bollywood film on Osama bin Laden?
Producer Pooja Shetty Deora's forthcoming film, "Tere Bin Laden", is all about alQaida terror chief Osama bin Laden, but not exactly about his life and times. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the movie's cast includes Pakistani singer Ali Zafar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Nikhil Ratnaparkhi, Chirag Vohra and Piyush Mishra, among others. Theatre veteran Barry John will also be seen in the film.
The film tells the story of a young Pakistani reporter who wants to go to USA, but his visa keeps getting rejected. One day he meets an Osama bin Laden lookalike and decides to make a clip with the impostor, in a bid to sell it to a television channel as a scoop. But the FBI gets on his trail and the reporter is on the run from there on.

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Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
March 5 & 6, 2016
Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
March 5 & 6, 2016
Day-of Door Tickets: $20.00/film, limited to maximum of 256 attendees per film screening
Advance ticket sales ended at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 4. A limited number of day-of door tickets will be available for $20.00/film for "Dough," "Rosenwald" and "Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict." Please call Museum Store Box Office at (916) 653-0650 to check availability on days-of.
Newly relocated to the California Museum, the 2016 Sacramento Jewish Film Festival will feature contemporary films focused on the Jewish experience from around the world.
Examine the diversity of Jewish food and culture through selections "In Search of Israeli Cuisine" (2016) and "Dough" (2015) on Saturday, March 5. Then, explore the lives and legacies of visionaries embodying the Judaic concept tikkun olam ("repairing the world") through "Rosenwald" (2015) and "Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict" (2015) on Sunday, March 6.
All tickets and day passes include admission to view all current Museum exhibits, a $9.00 value, and parking for attendees. For more information or to buy tickets beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Mon., Jan. 11 on this webpage and SacJewishFilmFest.bpt.me.
A limited number of day-of tickets may be purchased through the Museum Store in person for "Dough," "Rosenwald" and "Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict." Please call (916) 653-0650 to check availability prior to arriving to ensure availability.
Proceeds will support the Museum's forthcoming Unity Center, an all-new 4,000 sq. ft. gallery scheduled to launch in spring of 2017. Initiated in response to a series of hate crimes committed against Sacramento's Jewish and LGBT communities in 1999, the project will promote mutual respect and appreciation of the state's diverse cultures through a series of multimedia exhibits and educational programs currently in development.


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When it is real that I commenced my health and fitness journey to get rid of pounds, my enjoy for exercise and healthier feeding on has evolved outside of impression and aesthetics. If I knew then what I know now, I would have begun living a healthier and active way of living a lot faster, since the added benefits surpass any "appears to be" related goals I have ever had.
5 Non-Aesthetic Reasons to be In shape and Healthy
1. Vitality
I had heard that exercise and right nutrition resulted in larger vitality amounts and the specialists were being not kidding! It is outstanding how meals like greens, nuts, entire grains and exercise can do for your all round amounts of endurance and stamina. Ahead of I modified my way of living I had to have a nap each day. These days, I can't slumber in the course of the day, even if I test. I have the vitality to exercise (occasionally two times a day), consider care of the household, go to do the job and do the job at home in the evening and even then, I seem to have vitality to spare!
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When it is real that losing pounds will make you sense improved and a lot less self-conscious about your system, a healthier way of living will make you sense great all close to and all round. There is the feeling of accomplishment. Shifting you way of living necessitates you to test new matters, find out how to cook and stage outside your convenience zone. All of these new matters aid us to grow and change in good approaches. Shifting your eating plan and exercise cleans your system physically and mentally. We are happier, a lot less pressured and far more efficient individuals.
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It is remarkable how being robust is undervalued in each day lifetime. Getting far more toughness is a significant benefit of exercise and eating plan. Getting robust bones, ligaments and tendons means we can be independent now, and very well into our golden many years. Remaining equipped to carry far more home and elevate matters close to the household or business will make far more efficient, independent and self enjoyable existence.
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When we exercise to get rid of pounds ordinarily it is a immediate or non immediate consequence of seeking to be far more desirable to the favored gender. On the other hand, aside from searching great, being healthier means being a a lot improved lover. With elevated endurance, toughness, adaptability, and self-confidence any associate would be thrilled to be paired with anyone with these kinds of remarkable sexual characteristics.
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Had this place on my list to check out whenever I was down on the south coast, as I can't recall ever seeing photos of it before.
Sadly, it was a bit of a disappointment, as the local kids have obviously used it as their hangout spot and a lot of it is trashed and tagged. But if you don't go, you'll never know right! It did have a few small plus points, one being it's literally a stones throw from the seaside and the second being the cafe at the other end of the promenade which does a brilliant Full English Breakfast.
The site comprises of nine buildings, it was built in 1943 as a signals research and development establishment operated by the Ministry of Defence developing radar, radio, night vision and optical fibre technology until 1980 when the Maritime & Coastguard Agency took it over and used it as a training centre for Coastguards. It closed around 2014 and has a current planning application in place for demolition of the site and construction of houses.
So overall not the best place ever, but it was part of a very enjoyable day down on the south coast seeing various things with @Landie_Man so not all was lost.
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A new economic miracle for Europe built on renewable energy
The common threat to the economic prosperity of every member state of the European Union is a breakdown in energy supply, because we have to rely on fossil fuels in the form of oil and gas imported from regions of the world where there are wars and human rights abuses. An even greater threat – to all citizens of the world and not just to those living in Europe – is climate change caused by global warming which itself is caused by the burning of fossil fuels. How could renewable forms of energy, such as solar and wind power be developed to meet the energy needs of every EU member state?
There is a problem with renewable sources of energy such as the sun and wind: electricity can only be generated by photovoltaic solar panels when the sun is shining; or by wind turbines when the wind is blowing. Unless energy can be stored, renewable energy is unable to meet the needs of consumers at other times.
A recent article by Jasper Sky published on 2nd July 2014 on DW's website, entitled: "'Power-to-gas' may solve renewables storage challenge", describes how renewable energy can be used to produce hydrogen and mythane in a process called 'power-to-gas'. See http://www.dw.de/power-to-gas-may-solve-renewables-storage-challenge/a-17754416 . Electricity generated by solar panels or wind turbines need not be transferred directly into a national grid, but could be used in the electrolysis process to convert water and carbon dioxide into gas.
In the article Jasper Sky said: "In principle, the technology proposition is straightforward. Germany, like most developed countries, already has a well-developed network of pipelines and storage tanks for natural gas. Natural gas, a fossil fuel, is used to heat homes and generate electricity in gas turbines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, also serves as a basic feedstock for the petrochemical industry, which makes everything from plastics to pharmaceuticals."
Two examples were mentioned in the DW article where the power-to-gas process had been put into practice in Germany: the Audi car manufacturer has opened a six megawatt e-gas plant at Werlte in Emsland. See the Audi World webite at http://www.audiworld.com/articles/world-premiere-audi-opens-power-to-gas-facility/ . According to Audi World the synthetic mythane produced at this plant: "is virtually identical to fossil natural gas and will be distributed via an existing infrastructure, the German natural gas network, to the CNG filling stations."
The other power-to-gas project mentioned in the DW article is the E.ON and Swissgas parnership at Falkenhagen near Berlin. At this plant electricity from wind power is used in the electrolysis process to produce gas that is then pumped into the existing gas network for distribution. See article on E.ON's website at http://www.eon.com/en/media/news/press-releases/2013/8/28/eon-inaugurates-power-to-gas-unit-in-falkenhagen-in-eastern-germany.html .
Gradually very small e-gas production plants using power from renewable energy sources, are being put into practice by companies such as ETOGAS in Germany. Similar power-to-gas plants could soon be providing the energy needs for consumers in villages, towns and cities across Europe, as a response to the economic, environmental, and security crisis caused by our reliance on imported oil and gas. For every member state of the European Union the investment in power-to-gas technology – as a means of capturing and storing renewable energy – could lead to a new sustainable economic miracle that would free Europe from its dependence on fossil fuels.
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With a slew of housing data due next week, have the homebuilders hit rock bottom?
Ara Hovnanian, CEO & President of Hovnanian Enterprises joins the panel for this conversation. Following is a summary of his main points.
What should we expect next week?
No surprises, replies Hovnanian. The market is slowing. Starts are coming down to a million a year. But, that's not a surprise.
Does that mean the data will be bad?
I wouldn't say bad, replies Hovnanian. Things will remain in this current slow state. Keep in mind, over the past few housing corrections, the housing market bottomed at around a million housing starts. That's probably a reasonable number.
What do you think about the pace of downgrades?
Write-offs are directly related to pace and price. I don't expect downside risk to pace. But price is the wild card. And I think there's more uncertainty in existing homes than new homes.
Karen, what are you expecting from Home Depot (HD) and Lowe's (LOW)?
I like both for the long term. But I hold put options too, says Karen Finerman, as downside protection.
Of all the economic data coming next week, what's most likely to move the market?
The numbers that measure inflation, replies Tim Seymour. PPI in particular, is important. Watch inflation.
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|McDonald's Taiwan Japanese Pork Burger (和風豬排堡)
|Not Chicken. Pork!
|Only available for just over a month.
Purchasrd on 14 April 2015
Location - Taipei, Taiwan
Combo Price - 99NTD = $3.12USD. 79NTD ala carte.
Calories - ~346kcal
I know I usually rant on this blog about how unlucky I am when it comes to McDonald's promo items, but during my last trip to Taiwan, I really did luck out. More often than not, items will finish right before I arrive, or start right after I depart. This last trip, I caught 2 promos on the day they finished (this review being the first), and another when it started the very next day!
The first item I was able to try was the (nearly impossible to translate), "Japanese Pork Burger" with special, "Japanese" sauce. It launched alongside the Japanese Curry Pork Burger, but strangely, the curry variant is going to run until September, and this version was only going to run for just over a month. No idea, and no explanation why this was the case. I have a number of Taiwanese friends, and not one was able to give me a straight answer about what this burger should be called in English, but the general consensus was the that it wasn't a donkatsu burger, since it didn't use the correct batter, but it was served with a pork patty. It was also served with the "typical" sweet Japanese sauce, which apparently is a standard on all "Japanese" style sandwiches in Taiwan. This wasn't the first time McDonald's Taiwan promotes their burgers a vague way, as I had the "Korean BBQ" burger a while back.
Since the burger was on the value menu, I expected it to be pretty simple. Apart from the McChicken sized Pork patty, it was only topped with decent squirts of sauce, and cabbage on a standard bun. Speaking of the patty, it wasn't just the same size of a McChicken patty, it also had the same batter, and same consistency of the meat inside. McDonald's pork burgers have been hit or miss for me in the past, but this was one of the better tasting pork patties I've had, not only was the meat lean, it wasn't oily like most of the patties in South East Asia. The quality of the patty reminded me more of McDonald's Japan, than say McDonald's Singapore (where pretty much all of the of the non-fish patties are oily). The cabbage didn't really add all that much excitement to the burger, and although I find cabbage actually adds a nice bit of flavour, this one was on the weak side and a bit of a letdown.
The biggest surprise on this burger had to be the sauce. Although I enjoyed the patty on it's own, the sauce was heavy on the ginger, and actually had small bits of garlic mixed throughout. Garlic really does make everything taste better, and this sauce made the already-tasty pork patty even better. This was one of those sauces, that if it was an option on every burger that's what I'd go for. I tried Googling for what this sauce might actually be and apparently there is something called Japanese Ginger Steak Sauce, which is a common sauce in Japan. I have a feeling this was the sauce they were trying to recreate, next time I'm in Japan, I have to find me a bottle.
|That is one very Taiwanese image. Bubble Tea + Oyster Noodles + Oolong Tea + Beef Balls + McDonald's
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Frilly bookmarks for your summer readings
Apr 4, 2018 |
Yarn of your choice
Thick printed card scraps of your choice
Separate piece of thick card about 3 inches wide and 2.5 inches tall
Small puncher
- Cut the printed card into a rectangle to form the bookmark.
- Punch a hole through the topmost center of the card.
- Loop the yarn around the separate piece of card length-wise, about 40 to 50 times, depending on how chunky you want the tassel.
- Cut another piece of yarn and tightly knot the top of the loop. Don't cut the string.
- Cut through the bottom part of the loop to free the yarn from the card.
- With another piece of yarn, tie a knot around the yarn, just below the top knot to form the tassel.
- Gently finger comb the tassel to smooth any tangles in the yarn.
- Cut excess or protruding yarn at the bottom, making the length as uniform as possible.
- Knot the top of the tassel through the punched hole.
This article was originally published in Northern Living, February 2016.
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The Hambourg Boutique 10th anniversary – September 2017
Hamburg, 29 September 2017 – Kiton, the Italian company that specialises in haute couture, celebrated the tenth anniversary of its boutique in Hamburg with a cocktail party devoted to its most faithful clients.
To underline its special bond with the city, Kiton presented a limited edition of two new models of bespoke thermal outerwear designed and produced to meet the needs of a public who adore exclusive, sober and functional elegance.
The boutique, which has a total floor area of 380 sq m in the highly central location of Jungfernstieg, houses the menswear, womenswear and accessories collections. It has confirmed its status as a key store for the Naples-based brand which regards Germany as one of its main markets.
Specially for the occasion, a tailor, a shirtmaker, a tie-maker and a shoemaker came to Hamburg from Naples and put on a live performance. The art of fine tailoring and craftsmanship were displayed by the four expert artisans who shared the secrets of their skills with the guests.
The standout items of the evening were two exclusive garments produced in a limited edition specially for the Hamburg store: a jacket and a lightweight jacket – both thermal – made of guanaco wool with only 4 being made of each item.
The structure of each garment consists of an outer fabric of guanaco wool with high quality cupro lining – a fibre of natural origin made from the purest cellulose contained in cotton linters – and Kiton's own patented silk underlining.
To underline its special bond with the city, Kiton presented a limited edition of two new models of bespoke thermal outerwear.
Guanaco fibre, which is second only to vicuna in terms of quality, is a natural material made up of a fibre with a diameter of just 13 microns. Its distinctive feature is its incredible fineness which ensures that a garment is extraordinarily light, providing it both with softness and thermal insulation.
The Kiton woollen mill has meticulously capitalised all the minute quantities of this yarn that exist in the world and has made a quality of fabric that is ideal for creating thermal insulated garments. It marks a further development of the Kiton project which has always focused on innovation and continuous experimentation.
The celebrations held to mark the tenth anniversary of the Hamburg boutique represent further proof of the importance of the German market for Kiton which also has stores in Dusseldorf and Munich where a flagship store was opened in 2016.<br />
Its importance is not merely strategic but also reflects historical and emotional ties since Germany and Hamburg were the first places where the Kiton jacket enjoyed an enthusiastic public reception outside Italy, enabling Ciro Paone to launch a policy of internationalisation of the company towards the end of the 1960s.


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The Galaxy Museum of Contemporary Art (GCA ) (Chongqing, China)
|Margareta Sandhofer
|Iris Andraschek, Herbert Brandl, Sevda Chkoutova, Georgia Creimer, Josef Dabernig, Judith Fegerl, Bernhard Frue, Franz Graf, Manfred Grubl, Grübl Elisabeth, Siggi Hofer, Leopold Kessler, Michael Kienzer, Florin Kompatscher, Kurt Kren, Märzendorfer Claudia, Rita Nowak, Ingo Nussbaumer, Sabine Ott, Helga Philipp, Elisabeth Plank, Rudolf Polanszky, PRINZpod, Werner Reiterer, Gerwald Rockenschaub, Martin Roth, Ruth Schnell, Christian Schwarzwald, Andrea Van der Straeten, Christoph Weber, Heimo Zobernig, Christina Zurfluh
The Galaxy Museum of Contemporary Art (GCA ) (Chongqing, China)
EXHIBITION SYNOPSISAbout DISCRETE AUSTRIAN SECRETS
32 contemporary Austrian artists are represented in the exhibition. It compromises spatial installations and interventions, sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, sound and video art. New media and fashion are also included. All media are united in a diverse but homogenous entity reflecting the heterogeneity of the vibrant Austrian art scene. Established artists are shown with a focus on the multifaceted nature of their art. Younger artists who – despite the high quality of their work – so far have not been attracting international attention are also represented. The works of all artists are perceptible in a thematically woven concept and in a precise aesthetic context.
- Margareta Sandhofer
About The Galaxy Museum of Contemporary Art
The gallery will regularly hold contemporary art exhibitions, academic forums, offer public education and cultural exchange of domestic and international artists every year to further cross-domain communication of contemporary art and different cultural fields, which will build a broad, international and professional platform.
GCA is a professional organization featuring exhibitions, public education, academic research and collection of art. GCA turns its focus on the Chinese contemporary art and display, as well as links of global art practice and puts the research and promotion at its forefront. At the same time, GCA focuses on the forefront practice of art and voice of present society with a professional cultural horizon and curatorial philosophy. Thus we hope to build and spread our cultural attitude and value of contemporary art within the diversified contemporary cultural scene of today.


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Hot Teacher Michela Roth (11 pics)
38-year-old American born teacher Michela Roth who lives in Italy for ten years was caught in the middle of the scandal in a small Italian town Castello di Serravalle near Bologna. Mothers withdrew their children from the local nursery school after they learned that Michela Roth was engaged in modeling photo sessions wearing see-through underwear. Here we've got several of those "dirty" photos.
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The DART station at Blackrock is just one mile away and is served by a feeder bus which passes White's Cross, a few minutes walk from the hospital. Access to the hospital can also be made via the M50 (Exit 14 Dun Laoghaire Southbound and Exit 13 Sandyford/Dundrum Northbound) and the LUAS terminus at Sandyford.


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We are only 26 days away from the release of this year's biggest event, Avengers: Endgame. And while the marketing for the movie has been scarce (in a good way) so has information about when we can finally purchase our tickets for the movie. In my experience tickets for blockbuster movies usually go on sale with a month and a half in advance. But not for Avengers: Endgame, they're doing it on their own terms. They have earned that right to be honest. However, it may finally look like we'll be able to purchase our this week, on April 2nd to be exact. ComicBook.com ran this story earlier and claimed the date was confirmed to them by an inside source.
So if all goes according to plan, we are all going to be purchasing our tickets on Tuesday. I swear this April is going to feel like one of the longest months ever!
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Cashman tosses opening salvo at Valentine in new era of Yankees-Red Sox war
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is practicing for his role as Santa's helper. Next year, he wants Bobby Valentine at his side.
Cashman spent Friday morning rappelling down the 22-story Landmark Building in Stamford, Conn. It's a dry run for Sunday, when he'll join Santa during the "Heights & Lights" event.
It will be the second straight year that Cashman has climbed down the 350-foot building. Last year, he dressed as an elf.
"I publicly challenge Bobby Valentine to join me on the building, Landmark Square, first week of December 2012. Be there," Cashman said.
Always up for a challenge, Valentine accepted.
"Anytime. Anywhere," the newly hired Boston Red Sox manager wrote in a text to The Associated Press.
Valentine certainly knows the location. He's a lifetime resident of Stamford and was appointed early this year as the city's director of public health and safety.
Rehearsing for his second straight appearance in Sunday's holiday event and before being strapped to a cable for a few practice runs, Cashman also took time out to praise Valentine, who will be managing in the majors for the first time since 1996-02 with the Mets.
"I know Bobby, and I know he's qualified to handle everything that's going to come his way in Boston," Cashman said. "I didn't like seeing Terry Francona in that dugout because Terry was outstanding at what he did, and at the same time I know what Bobby is and what he can do and what he will do."
At this time last year, Cashman had just finished re-signing closer Mariano Rivera, was negotiating with Derek Jeter on a new contract and was trying to sign Cliff Lee. This offseason has been quieter.
"We're making the calls," Cashman said. "We're talking to the agents. We're talking trades and stuff like that, but for the most part nothing has transpired yet."
The only Yankee offseason moves have been adding $30 million and another year to CC Sabathia's contract and agreeing to a $4 million, one-year contract with Freddy Garcia, a deal subject to a physical.
Cashman sounded doubtful the Yankees would sign a free-agent starting pitcher such as C.J. Wilson or Mark Buehrle. Trade talks are moving slowly.
"We're having our conversations," Cashman said. "We have prospects in Triple-A. If it makes sense, we're ready to rock-and-roll, and if doesn't make sense, we'll look at what we have and appreciate what we got.
"We're ready to move on something if it makes sense," Cashman said. "I'm going to go to Dallas and stay engaged."


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On course for December deadline
With less than a year to go before St Mel's Cathedral is due to reopen, the team behind the restoration are working hard to ensure they reach their deadline.
Site Project Manager Ronan Moore explains that though there will be a lot of long hours put in before the Cathedral reopens, he is confident that on Christmas Eve 2014, Mass will be celebrated in the iconic building. "We've got the team, we've got the will and we've got the skill" he adds.
Though visibility is somewhat obscured from the outside, inside the gates is a hive of activity, with people of all trades and professions working on the restoration.
Tasks currently being carried out include plastering the barrel vault ceiling and side aisle ceilings, erecting a scaffold to the bell tower for works there, and creating the steel structure for the new organ, amongst many others.
As the deadline looms, new and exciting milestones are also being reached. Next week, Ronan explains, some of the scaffolding will be taken down to expose the barrell vault ceiling for the first time since 2009. At the end of February, it is hoped that the new altar will be brought in. In March, Piero Ruffatti, the man in charge of designing a new organ for the Cathedral, will visit and the baptismal font will arrive.
In the following months, the first of the stained glass windows will arrive, and works will be completed on the lift structure and flooring, while the organ will arrive in the Autumn, ready to be tuned.
Since Ronan has started to work on the restoration, he reckons that approximately 300-350 people have worked on the project. Though workers have come from all ends of the earth, there is still a very high percentage of locals working on or contributing to the Cathedral's restoration. Ronan explains that he tries to keep track of local involvement. At one point in the restoration, 70% of those involved were local, while the level currently lies at more than 60%.
Ronan admits that there will be mixed emotions when the Cathedral reopens, adding that it's easy to form an attachment to the building and the people working on the project.
"I'll be one of the proudest people around, but I'll also have a great sadness – a great sadness for good reasons!"
Commuting each day for work, Ronan says he has been trying to calculate how many miles he will have travelled by Christmas Eve 2014. The Site Project Manager explains that he will have hit just under 90,000 miles, laughing, "Anyone that says they've travelled a long way to be there, I'll say I travelled further!"


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The peritoneum is the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs. Peritonitis is present when this tissue becomes inflamed or infected. Secondary peritonitis is when another condition is the cause.
Secondary peritonitis has several major causes.
- Bacteria may enter the peritoneum through a hole (perforation) in an of the organ digestive tract. The hole may be caused by a ruptured appendix, stomach ulcer, or perforated colon. It may also come from an injury, such as a gunshot or knife wound.
- Bile or chemicals released by the pancreas may leak into the abdominal cavity. This may be caused by sudden swelling and inflammation of the pancreas.
- Tubes or catheters placed into the abdomen may cause this problem. These include catheters for peritoneal dialysis, feeding tubes, and others.
An infection of the bloodstream (sepsis) may lead to an infection in the abdomen also. This is a severe illness.
This tissue may become infected when there is no clear cause.
Necrotizing enterocolitis occurs when the lining of the intestinal wall dies. This problem nearly always develops in an infant who is ill or born early.
Symptoms include:
- Swollen abdomen when your belly area is bigger than usual
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased appetite
- Fever
- Low urine output
- Nausea
- Thirst
- Vomiting
Note: There may be signs of shock.
Exams and Tests
During a physical exam, the health care provider may notice abnormal vital signs with fever, rapid heart rate and breathing, and low blood pressure.
Tests may include:
- Blood culture
- Blood chemistry, including pancreatic enzymes
- Complete blood count
- Liver and kidney function tests
- X-rays or CT scan
- Peritoneal fluid culture
- Urinalysis
Often, surgery is needed to remove or treat sources of infection. These may be an infected bowel, an inflamed appendix, or an abscess.
General treatment includes:
- Antibiotics
- Fluids through a vein (IV)
- Pain medicines
- Tube through the nose into the stomach or intestine (nasogastric or NG tube)
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outcome can range from complete recovery to overwhelming infection and death. Factors that determine the outcome include:
- How long the symptoms were present before treatment began
- The person's general health
Possible Complications
Complications may include:
- Abscess
- Gangrene (dead) bowel
- Intraperitoneal adhesions (a potential cause of future bowel blockage)
- Septic shock
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your provider if you have symptoms of peritonitis. This is a serious condition. It needs emergency treatment in most cases.
Alternative Names
Secondary peritonitis
Turnage RH, Badgwell B. Abdominal wall, umbilicus, peritoneum, mesenteries, omentum, and retroperitoneum In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 43.
Wyers SG, Matthews JB. Surgical peritonitis and other diseases of the peritoneum, mesentery, omentum, and diaphragm. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 38.
Review Date 4/11/2018
Updated by: Michael M. Phillips, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


text: del capo 269 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 9 hours ago, bbfaz said: The next stage is going through the applications and making sure they're viable/compliant. If that is the case and enough pass the appropriate vetting from Marc Lovering at RFL to form a competition then I believe NCL have offered to manage it for the RFL ( who simply can't - they are bereft of personnel). But that would be a rude awakening for our friends from the south whose club culture and structure remains so different to those ' up north ' whose NCL clubs bedrock the pro game and are turning out on average 10 sides each The NCL stands ready but someone needs to pass out the smelling salts. Certainly willing and able to administer if the participants ( and enough of them ) are serious ...... NCL however not in the least bit interested in administering clubs with a potentially shambolic existence - their management has more than enough on their own plate at present !!.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Campaign: Prism presents Galatea
Crowdfunding platform: Kickstarter
Goal: $3,500
Ends: 12 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014
More info: Galatea is an innovative, one-of-a-kind wordless movement show that uses paper, aerial silks, and weight-sharing to explore the story of an artist who is attempting to create the perfect girl as his one true love. In the process, he creates an entire world made entirely out of paper and populated by a vibrant plethora of characters who teach the girl what it is to be human.
Cover photo of Jeffrey Colangelo by Robert Hart for TheaterJones.
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New Wave Of E-Commerce Apps Have Facebook Built In
Copious, which launches this week, represents the next wave of E-commerce sites because it's had Facebook features built in from the get go.
A new company launches this week representing the next generation of online shopping because its had Facebook features and functionality built in from the site's inception.
Copious fancies its new commerce sitebecause all buyers and sellers use their authentic identities by logging in with their Facebook profile, according to Forbes.
The startup's founders include a former head of marketing at Facebook who hope that this feature will differentiate the site from E-commerce mainstays such as eBay and Craigslist.
Other Copious features include:
- When buyers make a purchase, they can see which of their friends have purchased from the seller and how many likes the product or seller has.
- Buyers potentially have more confidence in purchasing on Copious, particularly from smaller sellers who have been squeezed out of eBay by larger sellers. For example, if a photographer selling his wares on Copious has 1,000 Twitter followers, a well-read blog, and a high eBay seller score, a buyer might feel safer buying from this seller as opposed to in a totally anonymous environment like Craigslist.
- To boost social engagement, sellers can give a small discount (up to $5, for example,) to shoppers who like a product or seller, or become their fan on Facebook.
- Copious will also share products a buyer might be interested based on the person's social media interactions. For example, post about a recent Bruce Springsteen concert and you might not be surprised to learn about a signed Springsteen poster that's for sale on Copious.
- There is also a section that conveys how strongly connected the buyer and seller are, either through Facebook likes, Twitter or some other measurement, then rates that connection on a scale of one to five.
The site, which went live today, takes a fee equivalent to a 10 percent cut of the transaction cost — it's up to sellers whether to pass that on to buyers — which is trimmed to 3.5 percent during the launch phase.
Readers, what do you think of the Facebook features Copious is using on its site?


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Biomolecular Engineering for Genome Editing and Nanomedicine
Gang Bao, Ph.D.
Friday, October 21, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The integration of biomolecular engineering, nanotechnology and biology is expected to produce major breakthroughs in medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Due to the size-compatibility of nano-scale structures with proteins and nucleic acids, the design, optimization and application of nanoprobes, nanocarriers and molecular machines provide unprecedented opportunities for achieving a better control of biological processes, and drastic improvements in disease detection and therapy. Recent advances include the development of engineered nucleases and multi-functional nanoparticles for biological and medical applications. In this talk I will present the design and optimization of CRISPR/Cas9 systems for treating single-gene disorders, and the development and application of multi-functional nanoparticles for molecular imaging, cell tracking and biomolecule detection. The opportunities and challenges in nanomedicine and therapeutic genome editing are also discussed.


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WLR (Wholesale Line Rental)
- What are the criteria for considering a facility open for Wholesale Line Rental (WLR)?
- Is a list of sites open for Wholesale Line Rental (WLR) available?
- Do Customers who have ISDN have to continue paying rental to TIM for the socket or is it charged to the Operator?
- Where hosting (hosted WLR) is concerned, can hosted operators directly enter orders using OP_ID code, even if the host, in turn, has the WLR in operation?
In order to be considered available for Wholesale Line Rental (WLR), a facility (PCP Cabinet) must not have been "open" for unbundled access services to the local TIM network for over a year. In particular, PCP cabinets in which up to 50 lines are operating in unbundled mode are considered "open" for WLR. It is still possible to apply for activation of WLR in the 12 months after "opening" of the facility to unbundled access services.
Based on the regulations governing the Wholesale Line Rental (WLR) service, every quarter TIM is required to publish a list of its PCP facilities "open" for the unbundled access service with more than 50 lines operating (facilities closed to WLR). This list is available in the area of the Wholesale Portal restricted to Operators (Utility/Form and Documentation/Voice Services section) and gives the date on which each facility was "opened" to unbundled access services. The last year for which the facility in question is open to the WLR service begins from that date. Therefore, all the facilities not included in the list and those showing a date more than a year previous are "open" for WLR.
The Restricted Area of the Wholesale Portal, in the Utility section, provides a "Pre-sales Analysis", where it is possible to check whether WLR of individual lines (operating or not operating) can be sold.
Customers who have ISDN do not have to continue paying rental to TIM. In fact, as from the date in which the WLR service is activated with an ISDN-type access, the rental for the socket, when due, is charged to the Operator as the fee for WLR and charges to the end customer by TIM Retail cease.
Yes, on the following conditions:
a) the OP_ID_Hosted field is configured in the Host's Equipment Plan;
b) an extract of the WLR hosting contract (between the Host and Hosted parties), in which an agreement that the hosted party may enter its own orders is clearly stated, must be attached to the Hosted WLR agreement stipulated between the Host and TIM.
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7 Piece Toy Corral
Assemble this 7 piece toy corral to add to your farm or ranch collection. There are 6 fence panels and 1 gate that easily snap together to form this replica corral.
Set this toy corral up to house cows, horses, sheep, pigs and other animals. Each of these corral fence panels measures 6-5/8 inches long x 3/8 inches wide x 4-1/4 inches tall. There is one gate which operates like a real swinging gate. These panels are constructed from durable plastic and attach together easily. You can add more panels over time to create a larger corral, or disconnect pieces to form a smaller pen. Additional farm and ranch accessories are sold separately, and due to small pieces, this toy farm fence is recommended for children ages 3 and up.Specifications
- 7 Piece Coral Toy
- Construction: Durable plastic
- Dimensions: 6-5/8 in. L x 3/8 in. W x 4-1/4 in. H
- 6 panels and a walk-through gate
- Panels connect and disconnect
- Collectible or playable item
- Additional farm and ranch accessories sold separately
- Ages 3+
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STEM engagement is at the heart of what we do at the Science Museum Group, and we are using the concept of science capital to provide us with a research-based insight into what influences and shapes people's engagement with and attitudes towards science, and to understand what we can do to help our visitors to feel more at home in science related places like ours.
The Science Museum Group have been working with by King's College London and University College London on the Enterprising Science project since 2012, to better understand why and how people from all backgrounds engage with science and how their engagement might be increased through different formal and informal science related experiences – such as visiting museums and science centres.
We recently launched our Inspiring Futures 2017-2030 strategic priorities where our number one core priority is to 'grow science capital in individuals and society'. We see that through better understanding why and how different people participate in science related experiences, the concept of science capital can help us deliver to and achieve our ambitions and brand values. We are therefore putting an organisation-wide effort into translating the science capital research informed best practice into operational realities.
Applying science capital research to our practice…
Whether it is behind the scenes or in a public facing role, everyone in who works in our museums plays an important part in creating a welcoming, relevant and inspiring experience for all our audiences.
It is about looking critically at how we work every day to create an environment which reflects our visitors' perspectives and life experiences. By doing that, we hope that we will give more people, more chances to recognise that science is something that is useful and valuable in their lives, now and in the future.
Applying research into practice is work in progress, we don't have all the answers. But we want to support all our staff to recognise the value and impact this best practice can bring to our work and are rolling out workshops and communication and creating tools and resources that will help us to do that.
In summary we are using the research to:
- Reflect on our day-to-day practice using our science engagement reflection points which are based on the different dimensions of science capital.
- Audit and reflect on our current offer to help us recognise our strengths and to identify challenges and where there are new opportunities in our existing offer.
- Review and improve the support and information we provide for visitors to maximize the experience of a museum visits, including teacher CPD and our museum, home and classroom activities.


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18K WHITE GOLD anniversary band
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This unisex ring features two lines two lines of white diamonds which total 0.50 ctw set into a rose gold exterior. The interior of the ring is white gold.*Prices are subject to change based on fluctuations in metal prices and currencies
When it comes to making beautiful jewelry, no detail is too small to be ignored. All micro-set diamonds are hand set, and then inspected by an experienced artisan using a microscope. This ensures that they reflect light brilliantly, and that no one has to worry about losing a single stone. Each detail is sharp, and every piece has its own unique look and feel. The way Simon G sees it, making an heirloom takes a little bit longer than just making jewelry.


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Francis enlightens us as to just why you can't trust the government's line on climate change, and a host of other ostensibly scientific issues. For a long time, I've questioned the very scientific basis of man-made climate change. Science is a method, a very specific method at that, not some buzzword that describes the entire body of human knowledge.
I often point out the example of Roman concrete, which was actually better than most modern formulations until very recently. The Pantheon, after all, is still the largest non-reinforced concrete dome, and it's been standing for nearly 2,000 years. The Romans didn't used the modern scientific method. Though the origins of Roman concrete are lost to us, I imagine the discovery probably happened by accident, or through trial-and-error. Being consummate engineers, the Romans then quickly realized the utility of the substance and became prolific builders. In other words, they didn't formulate a hypothesis, test it through experimentation and observation, and so on and so forth. They had little to no idea of the underlying principles as to why concrete worked, they only knew that it did.
The reverse must be noted with climate change. The average temperature of the Earth is not a static, fixed thing. It will change on its own without the interference of man. So the very name of climate change is misleading. Of course the climate is changing. Any idiot can figure that out for himself. But the climate change community is making very specific allegations. Namely that man is primarily responsible for the change, that the change is invariably bad, and that the change can only be mitigated sufficiently through government action that limits individual liberty.
Remarkably convenient, isn't it?
But that's neither here nor there. The key takeaway is that climate change "science" isn't actually science in the strictest sense. How can they conduct a repeatable experiment with the whole Earth? How can they accurately measure all of it? How can they ensure that correlation is causation? There's a great meme floating around demonstrating the climate change is linked to the proliferation of piracy.
None of this is to say that I am certain they are wrong either. I'm not. I'm no climate researcher either. I simply don't trust them, primarily because they are claiming this is science, when it demonstrably is not science, and because they've been caught falsifying data in the past. That, and they've a history of attempting to repress the voices of climate skeptics, calling them deniers in the manner of Holocaust deniers. Bill Nye famously explained that skeptics should be silenced, presumably by government fiat. Governments of the world clearly benefit from climate change being deemed a great problem, because it justifies control of pretty much anything they desire. Everything from business, to how much you water your lawn, can be tied into this. They could use it to justify micromanaging every aspect of your lives.
In truth, I'm sure humans have some effect on the climate. How can we not? We are part of the ecosystem. Whether that effect is great or small, positive or negative, I cannot say. Perhaps if I had more faith in the climate researchers, I could put more stock in their conclusions.
Francis quoted another article on this matter:
In an exclusive interview, Dr Bates accused the lead author of the paper, Thomas Karl, who was until last year director of the NOAA section that produces climate data – the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) – of 'insisting on decisions and scientific choices that maximised warming and minimised documentation… in an effort to discredit the notion of a global warming pause, rushed so that he could time publication to influence national and international deliberations on climate policy'.
Francis finished with a brilliant summation of the affair:
Scientists whose livelihoods and researches depend upon the blessing of the State are beholden to that State. They can be coerced into supporting the State's agenda more easily than any other species of creature. Therefore, their pronouncements cannot be trusted until entirely private researchers provide peer review and confirmation of their results.
We would be far better off had the notion of government funded science never been conceived. It should have been treated as a hybrid between propaganda and witchcraft. The trap it provides for potentially honest, potentially productive scientists is attractive beyond belief. Worse yet, it snares the beliefs and attitudes of non-scientists with its veneer of "scientific authority" – yet another internally contradictory idea – more effectively with every passing year.
It's one of the most lethal weapons in the arsenal of the State. It must be brought to a halt before it destroys everything we hold dear.
And there were have it. If entirely private researchers (not, I should note, university researchers — they get their money primarily through government channels) were concurring with the climate change researchers, and if the government-paid researchers hadn't been caught in so many lies, I'd be more inclined to believe them. As it stands, I can't trust any of the researchers on this issue, and that's a real shame. Because, after all, if they are actually right, and it is a problem, they've cried wolf too many times for us to believe them.


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Located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, The EnV's central location boasts plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure. Check out Anne Kolb Nature Center for walking and paddling trails, an aquarium, and an observation tower. If you want a night off from cooking, head over to Sebastiano's Italian Restaurant for delicious pizza, pasta, and a little piece of Italy. No matter what you enjoy doing, The EnV places you exactly where you need to be.
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Former ICE Chief Counsel Gets 4 Years in Prison for Stealing Immigrants' Identities
Raphael A. Sanchez, who was chief counsel at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Seattle when he opened credit cards and took out loans using the personal information of vulnerable immigrants, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
He took a plea deal with the Justice Department, which was approved by a judge on Thursday. He has also been ordered to pay more than $190,000 in restitution.
Sanchez — whose responsibilities included overseeing immigration removal cases in several states — stole and exploited the identities of people who prosecutors say were "particularly vulnerable given their status as deported or otherwise excludable."
He also misreported his earnings in his IRS filings. And, the Justice Department said, Sanchez "claimed three aliens as relative dependents on his tax returns for 2014 through 2016."
More: Former ICE Chief Counsel Gets 4 Years In Prison For Stealing Immigrants' Identities : NPR


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God works in mysterious ways. At least, that's what one Glynn County family believes after they lost everything in a fire, except a Holy Bible.
The fire happened on Belle Point Parkway in Brunswick last Friday. A family friend, Stephanie Levy, said Rachel was living at the home with her aunt and uncle, Carol and Phil Reese, while she attended college.
According to Levy, the aunt woke up to a loud noise that day. When she went to check it out, she found the back porch engulfed in flames.
Fortunately, no one was injured, but the fire claimed the lives of one dog, two cats and a kitten. The house was also a total loss.
The fire destroyed all of their belongings, except for Rachel's Bible, a gift from her mom when she graduated high school, Levy said.
"The firefighter recovered it," Levy said. "It was in her room. He showed it to her. She was amazed by that... She was very moved by that."
Against the odds, the Bible was sitting on Rachel's dresser surrounded by other books that were destroyed and turned to ashes. The Bible was charred, but overall, it was still intact; wet after fire crews sprayed down the home to put out the fire, Levy said.
"She told me she feels that it was a way for God to get a message out from her to other people; to touch other people that she is hoping she could do that," Levy said.
Rachel also sent Levy her favorite Bible verse after the fire: "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised" from Job 1:21-1:22.
To Rachel, especially after the fire, this verse has meaning to her because "even though she lots material things and animals too, the Lord is still going to provide for them and that He is still there for it all," Levy said.
Levy said the Reese family is shaken from the fire and isn't ready to talk. Even so, they remain positive thanks to the community's support.
"As Christians, we should help other people," Levy said. "There are so many negative things... It's nice to see people reaching out to help one another."
Rachel, her aunt and uncle are currently living at a friend's house. Levy set up a GoFundMe page where you can help reach their $4,000 goal by donating here.
The Brunswick Fire Department is still looking into what caused the fire, but the family believes it started from an electrical issue.


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A bright and fun collection of jewellery using a range of decorative paper, old postage stamps and sheet music.
I have translated the patterns by using an image transfer film which is fused onto sterling silver to permanently adhere the design.
The papers have also been used directly into settings which have then been sealed in resin.
An everyday mid priced collection for the Gift Buyer.
Pattern & Ephemera
A bit of spangle to light up the ballroom floor. The romance and beauty of the 1930's with marcasite style and art deco influences.
Hollywood Glamour Puss, Film Stars, Chiffon and Waltzes, rhinestones and Rubies, Antique silver and gold.
A little bit of Luxury.
For this collection I have used an epoxy clay to embed a variety of gemstone crystals into Antique Silver and Gold settings. Each crystal is set individually to create a pattern.
This collection explores the use of the enamelling process for colouring and patterning metals.
I hav used both kiln fired and torch fired techniques for fusing the fine glass powder enamel onto the metal.
I enjoy the transformative results by using different colours together and stamping pattern before and after firing.
I find the process very creative as each colour is affected by length of firing time, thickness of powder and base metal so often results can be quite unexpected.
For this collection I have used both copper and sterling silver as a base.
Molten Colour
Mountains, Oceans, Beaches, Glaciers, Lunar Landscapes, Volcanic Eruptions and Mother Earth have all been starting points for this collection.
I have used a range of semi precious gemstones in rustic shapes and various sizes.
Natural metals such as gold,silver, copper and bronze have been used to create a collection with a sense of belonging and beauty in its purest form.
Highlighting the texture of a natural stone or the sheen of hammered copper I have combined colour and texture from nature to create a collection of jewellery with an intrinsic elegance.
I have taken Inspiration for this collection from Mystical Far Off Lands such as India, China, Japan, and Sri Lanka which are rich in intrigue, history and tradition.
I have taken influences from The Spice Trade, Buddhist Traditions, Origami and Wabi-Sabi.
I have incorporated traditional japanese wash papers with floral and geometric patterning. Shapes and styles of Indian culture such as Bindi's and intricate filigree decoration.
My designs evoke a sense of elegance and opulence.
Far East
I believe this collection has a particular vintage feel to it as I have used imagery reminiscent of old scraps and photographs.
It is a light hearted and nostalgic collection with swallows, butterflies, bees, insects, and various flowers throughout the theme.
Pieces range from large chunky rings to more intricate necklaces using beads and charms to create a more whimsical appeal.
Antique silver, copper, gold plated and bronze components have been used in this collection.
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Doctor Says Brain Cancer Deaths Should Be a Wake Up Call
Miami Neuroscience Center medical director says education is key to saving lives
SOUTH MIAMI, FL – June 24, 2014 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – Brain tumors are the second most common cause of cancer death for men ages 20 to 39. It's the fifth most common cause of cancer for women in the same age group. Those troubling statistics should be a wake-up call according to Miami Neuroscience Center Medical Director Dr. Aizik Wolf.
"Part of the problem is that too many people don't have the facts and still believe a diagnosis of brain cancer is an automatic death sentence. We have made great strides in developing treatments that are prolonging and saving lives"
Dr. Wolf is one of the world's leading authorities on radiosurgery and Gamma Knife®, a technologically innovative, non-invasive treatment for brain, head, and neck cancers. Dr. Wolf said doctors have to do their part to bridge the information gap, but public awareness is a partnership. Dr. Wolf explained, "Part of the problem is that too many people don't have the facts and still believe a diagnosis of brain cancer is an automatic death sentence. We have made great strides in developing treatments that are prolonging and saving lives."
A recent survey commissioned by the Miami Neuroscience Center in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama revealed that a surprising number of people are not educated about the symptoms of brain cancer or what treatment options are available when brain cancer is diagnosed. More than 54% of the general population and 63% of Hispanics cannot correctly identify the leading symptoms of brain tumors. A staggering 74% of general population respondents had no idea that there were non-invasive medical procedures available for removing or treating brain tumors.
The Miami Neuroscience Center is offering a free, downloadable tip sheet that is available in English and Spanish. The new pdf, Brain Cancer and You, should start a dialogue. Dr. Wolf explained, "An understanding of the symptoms is an important first step. You can't let fear guide you. Getting the information you need and acting quickly to understand your treatment options can save lives." The tip sheet is available at www.miamineurosciencecenter.com.
Internationally recognized for its groundbreaking work in radiosurgery, the Miami Neuroscience Center utilizes the Gamma Knife® Perfexion™, the only neurosurgical tool specifically designed for noninvasive brain, neck, and cervical spine radiosurgery. Led by Dr. Wolf, the Miami Neuroscience Center team has achieved national and international acclaim for its development of groundbreaking advancements in radiosurgery. The Miami Neuroscience Center is located at Larkin Community Hospital.
About Larkin Community Hospital:
Larkin Community Hospital (LCH) is a 146-bed acute care hospital located in South Miami. LCH is one of 12 designated statutory teaching Hospitals in Florida and the largest teaching hospital for Osteopathic physicians in the United States, offering the largest number of training programs (30 different specialties in total). LCH sponsors an allopathic residency program in Psychiatry. LCH presently offers an Associate Degree in Nursing at Larkin School of Nursing.
Our hospital is also the home of:
— The Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin, a state of the art facility which specializes in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. This 25-member team, led by neurosurgeon Dr. Aizik Wolf, has performed over 8,000 procedures during the past 20 years. Gamma Knife is a non-invasive state of the art neurological procedure used to treat brain tumors, head and neck cancer, and neurological conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia and arteriovenous malformations.
— The Center for Advanced Orthopedics at Larkin, which specializes in advanced orthopedic surgery using the latest multimodal perioperative pain management modalities and state of art technology and instrumentation with advanced robotic technology. The center, led by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carlos Lavernia, includes a robust outcomes-oriented research component with an ongoing prospective surgical registry and a comprehensive rehabilitation department.
LCH is the only hospital in Miami-Dade County with an Area of Critical Need designation by the Florida Board of Medicine.
Our facilities are a National Health Services Corps (NHSC) site designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program offers primary care providers the opportunity to have their student loans repaid for serving communities in need. The NHSC Scholarship Program awards scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in primary care. In return, students commit to serving for two to four years upon graduation and completion of training.
For more information about Larkin Community Hospital, visit www.larkinhospital.com.


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Here are the main recommendations from the Governance Review of the Press Complaints Commission chaired by former PCC member Vivien Hepworth and released today.
The review stops short of calling for fines for editors, or giving the PCC new investigatory powers (as The Guardian has demanded in the wake of the News of the World phone-hacking affair). But it does make a series of wide-ranging suggested changes to the way the self-regulatory body for the British press works
A more pro-active role for the PCC
The review suggests the PCC should be "contacting those at the centre of news stories to offer its services, when it becomes aware – either through intelligence from individual commissioners or the secretariat, or following complaints by third parties – of issues of possible concern".
It says the PCC should consider 'initiating investigations relating to possible breaches of the code of its own volition where there are no obvious first parties who might complain (for example in cases involving payments to witnesses or criminals".
Currently the PCC only acts when it has received a complaint from someone directly involved with the story in question.
Admitting that critics of the PCC believe it is 'toothless'because it does not impose fines, the review states: 'it is not within our remit directly to consider the issue of sanctions".
However it states that fines would 'introduce confrontation into a collaborative approach that generally works well".
However, the review states that "the PCC must do more to demonstrate the effectiveness of its current sanctions, and ensure that they are properly exercised and understood".
'The commission already has the power to use oral hearings should it believe this would assist its function; it should be willing to deploy this power in appropriately serious circumstances and to make public that it is doing so."
It adds: 'The Governance Review recommends that the commission and PressBof [the body which collects the industry dues which fund the PCC] should consider setting up a joint working group further to consider sanctions. We believe there are a range of creative ideas about how existing sanctions could be made more effective – and be seen to be so – and that these should be investigated."
It states that 'the PCC should consider revealing publicly when it has admonished an editor via correspondence".
And it it also says: "The PCC should engage in more direct follow-up with editors, once a breach of the Code has been established and a ruling made. This may mean: the Chairman or Director meeting with the editor to discuss the problem; acting to ensure that practices within a newsroom have changed; inquiring – in very serious cases – about whether disciplinary action has been enforced."
More power to lay (non press) members of the PCC
The majority of the members of the Press Complaints Commission are "lay members" from outside the industry.
The review suggests beefing up their role by ensuring that the deputy chairman of the PCC is a lay member.
The review said that its consultation had garnered little criticism of the Editors' Code of Practice itself, but it noted that the Editors' Code of Pratice Committee – chaired by Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre – has attracted "considerable criticism" because it has no lay members.
Stopping short of calling for non-industry representatives to sit on this committee, it said: "It is essential, however, to show there is an effective lay contribution to the workings of the code."
More widespread involvement of editors in the PCC
No mention is made of the long-standing gripe that there is no representative on the PCC from journalist organisations, such as the National Union of Journalists.
But the review does suggest that 'editorial service on the commission should become
more widespread, and be regarded as a duty of editors".
It suggests a rota system so all national newspaper editors serve on the PCC
The review recommends that the the PCC should publish the minutes of its meetings.


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Shane O'Neill hits late winner for St Kieran's
Clonmel Credit Union League Division 4
St. Kieran's of Cahir are the outright leaders of League Division 4 as they came from behind to make it two wins from two starts overcoming the challenge of Two Mile Borris B in Newhill Park, Littleton last Sunday.
Two Mile Borris B having been successful on the opening day were determined to take maximum points and dominated proceeding in the opening half. However, all that possession yielded just a single goal after 35 minutes. It came from a Tommy Colville corner-kick that saw Stephen Dorney rise highest and head powerfully home.
After the changeover St. Kieran's started taking control as Two Mile Borris Reserves attempted to shut up shop and hit on the break. However, as the hour mark was reached the Cahir side restored parity when Shane O'Neill's shot rebounded off a post, but quickest to react was James English who scored from close range. Two Mile Borris tried to regain the lead, but in the 83rd minute were caught ball watching as a long hopeful clearance found the unmarked Shane O'Neill who kept his composure to score and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Peake reserves best with second half Burke hat-trick
A Christy Burke second half hat-trick helped Peake Villa B get their League Division 4 campaign up and running hitting Tipperary Town B for five at the Tower Grounds, Thurles last Sunday.
Peake Villa with the wind in their sails dominated the opening half and had two clear goal chances before finally getting the breakthrough after 30 minutes when Dave Fitzgerald pounced on a loose ball inside the six-yard area. Tipperary Town came more into the game in the second half and Villa now had to soak up the pressure. On 55 minutes Tipp Town restored parity when the Villa defence only headed out to Michael Cromwell on the edge of the 18 yard box and he finished a fine shot to the top of the net. Tipp Town kept on the pressure and following a 20 yards free-kick which the Villa 'keeper spilled, but that ever alert poacher Brian Glasheen was on hand to finish to the net on 63 minutes to turn this tie on its head at 2-1. Peake Villa didn't panic and using the long ball over the top of the Town defence paid rich dividends with three goals in a 15 minute spell to turn the game back in their favour at 4-2. All three goals came from Christy Burke. With Tipperary Town still reeling from that three-goal blitz, it saw Tomas Rykalla head home to make it 5-2 to a relieved Peake Villa side with five minutes left..
Dualla and Ballyneale blow their chances
Both Dualla FC and Ballyneale FC blew the chance of going joint top in League Division 4 as they played out a scoreless draw in the Community Sportsfield, Dualla last Sunday.
From the kick-off neither side looked capable of scoring and over the ninety minutes there was very little goalmouth action. One would have expected a better competition from two sides that cruised to opening day victories and that this was going to be a battle for the three points on offer. However, with both side failing to find the net, it is a case where Ballyneale salvaged an away point where as Dualla dropped two.


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With interest renewing due to the upcoming follow-up to Carl Sagan's Cosmos, I was reminded of one of our more interesting sets of papers here at CFI, namely, some items donated by the family of Dr. Thornton Page.
Dr. Page (1913–1996) was an astrophysicist, professor, and scientist who was heavily involved with the U.S. government's investigations into alleged UFOs, beginning in the early 1950s through the early 1970s. Page was a member of the Robertson Panel, the Central Intelligence Agency's Scientific Advisor Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects, which convened in early 1953. The CIA was examining UFOs as a potential threat to the United States, not only trying to determine whether the UFOs were of extraterrestrial origin but possibly a Soviet threat as well. The panel quickly determined that there was no real threat to the United States but recommended that reports of sightings should be monitored closely.
Page worked with many of the luminaries in this field, such as James Oberg, J. Allen Hynek, and Carl Sagan. In December 1969, the American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conducted a symposium in Boston on UFOs. The symposium was organized by Page and Sagan and included experts in many different fields (including astronomy and physics but also psychiatry and sociology) and led to the publication of UFOs: A Scientific Debate (Ithaca and London: Cornell University Press, 1972). The lectures and the book led to a better understanding of the lack of scientific evidence for these phenomena and in some ways created the model for how science deals (or doesn't deal) with UFOs today.
Page's papers here at CFI include the notes, drafts, and other miscellaneous communications used to prepare the book. There is correspondence with everyone involved, including the publisher, the authors, and, of course, Carl Sagan.
Page worked for NASA in his later years and was very much like Sagan in keeping an open mind about such things as UFOs. After all, science takes us where the evidence leads.


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Triple J has announced it will no longer celebrate its annual Hottest 100 on Australia Day, moving the countdown one day later to January 27 after a public campaign to change the date.
The national youth radio station has counted down listeners' top 100 favourite songs of the previous on January 26 since 1998, bringing it in line with the national public holiday.
However, in recent years Triple J has been under pressure from Indigenous groups and musicians to not hold the celebration on Australia Day, as debate continues as to whether the national holiday should be moved to a date less antagonistic to Australia's first people.
On Monday, Triple J announced how the Hottest 100 would be run in 2018, saying that the countdown would happen on the fourth weekend of January each year instead of the strict January 26 date.
"It's fair to say there's been increasing debate around 26 January and there are a lot of perspectives on what it means to different Australians. As the public broadcaster representing all Australians, triple j and the ABC doesn't take a view in the discussions," Triple J said in a statement.
"However, in recent years the Hottest 100 has become a symbol in the debate about Australia Day. The Hottest 100 wasn't created as an Australia Day celebration. It was created to celebrate your favourite songs of the past year. It should be an event that everyone can enjoy together – for both the musicians whose songs make it in and for everyone listening in Australia and around the world. This is really important to us."
Triple J had resisted calls to move the date in 2016, but said the timing was under review.
"We want the Hottest 100 to be an inclusive and respectful event for all Australians, including all the incredible Indigenous artists making great Australian music, and the listeners from all cultural backgrounds who love it," the station said last year.
Triple J shared results from two surveys it had conducted, to find attitudes among listeners to keeping or changing the date of the Hottest 100. Nearly 65,000 fans responded to one survey, with 60 percent saying they supported moving the date, while another smaller survey of 759 people found 55 percent supported a change while 22 percent "don't care either way", while just 24 percent disapproved of a date change.
"Ultimately, our research and your feedback shows that most of you are behind a move for the Hottest 100. For those that don't want the date to move, we have heard you," Triple J wrote.
"We've listened closely to how all of you felt about the Hottest 100 and responded with what's the right choice, right now, that reflects the variety of complicated views. And it's a move backed up by more than those survey results."
Indigenous rapper Briggs, as part of his award-winning duo A.B. Original, has been one of the loudest voices calling for Triple J to reconsider holding the Hottest 100 on Australia Day, and changing the date of Australia Day itself altogether. In a popular 'Like A Version' cover of Paul Kelly's hit 'Dumb Things', he even predicted "the date's changing". On Monday, he marked the news quickly:
Key dates for Hottest 100, 2018:
- Tues 12 Dec 2017: Voting opens
- Mon 22 Jan 2018: Voting closes
- Fri 26 Jan 2018: Australia Day
- Sat 27 Jan 2018: Hottest 100
- Sun 28 Jan 2018: Hottest 200


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Padmasambhava & 25 Disciples
Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum
"The lotus born guru Padmasambhava is surrounded by his twenty-five disciples in this thanka. The lives of the twenty-five disciples privide us with rich examples of properly motivated activity -an aspiration for enlightenment unhampered by pretense.
To enter the mandala of the dynamic presence of the Guru, each of the disciples made a ritual offering of his body, speech and mind, indicated by the casting of a flower into the center of the mandala. Symbolizing a sacrifice of the whole of one's being, such an offering represents a priceless gift to the Guru. Each of the twenty-five disciples perfected a particular aspect of Padmasambhava's teaching that stimulates specific meditative abilities.
Each disciple, then, has come to be known by a specific gesture, as illustrated by the traditional line drawings in Crystal Mirror volume 4. The biographies that accompany them privide points of entry into the drawings: each pictorial metoaphor draws attention to the integral wholeness of the mind and its external manifestations -qualities that are neither easily expressed nor experienced." -back description


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After years of struggling to build a solid prospect base, the Carolina Hurricanes seem to have depth in about every position in their system. The key, of course, will be taking that depth and turning it in to NHL talent – a task that has seemingly proved difficult for the Canes.
Left Wing
Carolina lacks star power at left wing, but what they do have is a group that has consistently proved people wrong and achieved beyond what many expected. Drayson Bowman was a two-time 50-plus goal scorer in the WHL, and while he struggled to apply his scoring prowess through his first two professional seasons – just 29 goals in 107 AHL games, two goals in 32 NHL games – he started off the 2011-12 season with a bang, scoring five goals in 10 game before being recalled to Carolina to play on the fourth line. He was recently reassigned to Charlotte.
Chris Terry was also a big-time scorer in major junior, and his game has grown through two-plus pro seasons. He's gotten off to a slower start this season (two goals, six assists through 13 games), but Terry's emergence from fifth-round project to legitimate AHL sniper and potential future NHLer has been impressive
First-year pro Justin Shugg has bounced between Charlotte and the ECHL's Florida Everblades this season, but he has shown throughout his young career that he knows how to score. Through five games with the Everblades he has eight points. Now up with Charlotte due to recalls to Carolina, Shugg is yet to register a point in three games.
Mattias Lindstrom and Oskar Osala are both big wingers who are spending the season in Europe, albeit for different reasons. Lindstrom signed with Carolina this offseason but he and the team mutually decided that another season in the Swedish Elite League would be best for the oft-injured forward. Osala played for Carolina's top affiliate after being acquired from Washington at the 2010 trade deadline, but signed overseas in the KHL when his entry-level contract expired last summer.
Charlotte alternate captain Nicolas Blanchard has carved out a spot as an AHL grinder, but his future as an NHLer seems limited.
The Hurricanes look pretty deep down the middle, but at least a few of these players will make the permanent move to the wing if they make it to the NHL full time. Zac Dalpe and Zach Boychuk are both highly regarded, but neither has been able to bust through and earn a top-nine role in Raleigh. Dalpe's time was supposed to be this year, but he started the season on the fourth line before being injured, then recently returned and resumed his spot as a bottom-line wing. Boychuk is in the top nine right now, registering his first point of the season November 8th, after being recalled from Charlotte. But the clock is running on Boychuk, who will be waiver eligible next season and needs to find his way into a full-time role with Carolina soon.
Riley Nash and Brett Sutter have both made an impact in Carolina this season. Nash was the final cut in the preseason, impressing coaches with his improvement from training camp last season. Sutter earned a brief recall early in the year when Dalpe was injured. He has the makings of solid fourth liner.
Victor Rask came to North America this season and has been a standout for the WHL's Calgary Hitmen. His 10 goals through 18 games are four more than anyone else on the team and are tied for 16th in the league and second among rookies. His creativity and playmaking could be a great fit on Carolina's second line in the near future.
Cedric Lalonde-McNicoll rounds out Carolina's center prospects. He has two points in eight games with the Checkers this season.
Right Wing
Carolina's biggest weakness is at right wing – the reason players like Dalpe and Boychuk figure to make a full-time move there in the NHL – but there is some hope. Swiss forward Gregory Hofmann, a 2011 fourth-round pick, brings a mix of blazing speed, skill and defensive smarts. He is back in the Swiss league this season, and his biggest hurdle will be adjusting to the talent level and speed of the North American game. In training camp this year, he seemed up to the task.
AHL star Jerome Samson has scored in bunches with Carolina's top affiliate, but his NHL future is cloudy. He is a great player in the corners, especially with the puck, and never hesitates to shoot, but his other attributes are average and he is the type that needs minutes and opportunities to produce, two things he's unlikely to get with the Hurricanes.
Jared Staal and Matthew Pistilli finish up the depth at right wing. Both are projects that show some upside as possible bottom six contributors down the road. But each has holes in their game that need filling before they show up on Carolina's recall radar.
The Hurricanes can't help but be thrilled with their future on defense. Justin Faulk is NHL-ready, but is polishing his game in Charlotte and figures to be in Raleigh as soon as a spot permanently opens for him. He can contribute on the power play immediately. The same is true for OHLer Ryan Murphy, but he is spending 2011-12 back with the Kitchener Rangers. Murphy is a top-end offensive talent on the back end, but a recent concussion (suffered on a high hit from Niagara's Tom Kuhnhackl (PIT) that led to a 20-game suspension) has brought his season to a streaking halt. Still, Carolina expects him to make a run at a roster spot next season and he could immediately add a new element to the Carolina defense corps.
A stable of collegiate defensemen are also on the horizon, led by Boston College's Brian Dumoulin. The rangy defender could emerge as a Jay Bouwmeester-type, capable of shutting down the opposition's best while still contributing offensively. Minnesota's Mark Alt and Harvard's Danny Biega are both strong blueliners with offensive upside. Biega is stocky and rugged, but also a capable point producer. Alt is the son of a long-time NFLer and oozes athleticism, but is more of a project.
AHLers Michal Jordan and Bobby Sanguinetti each possess the ability to eventually make the leap to the NHL. Jordan is an all-around defender who can play some on the power play, whereas Sanguinetti, a former first-rounder selected by the Rangers, is a power play quarterback who is trying to recover from an injury-riddled 2010-11.
Big defender Brett Bellemore found success paired with Jordan last season, serving as one half of Charlotte's top shutdown pairing. Bellemore has gradually improved since being drafted in 2007, earning the trust of Charlotte coach Jeff Daniels.
First-year pros Rasmus Rissanen and Justin Krueger are also in Charlotte and could be a bottom pairing NHLers down the road. Rissanen is a tough-as-nails type who isn't afraid to muck it up in the corners, while Krueger is more of a cerebral defender who excels in a shutdown role.
Austin Levi and Keegan Lowe, 2010 and 2011 third round pick, respectively, both figure to play a part in Carolina's blue line future. The duo are both stay-at-home defenders with some offensive upside. Both are playing in major junior.
Tommi Kivisto (playing overseas this season), Tyler Stahl (major junior) and Kyle Lawson (Everblades) are long shots, but could fill depth roles in the future.
Carolina has a pair of capable netminders in Charlotte in Mike Murphy and Justin Peters. Peters got a taste of the NHL last year, serving as Cam Ward's backup for the season. But he's back in Charlotte this year trying to unseat Murphy as the Checkers' number one goalie. Murphy won the job late last season from Justin Pogge and, helped by an injury to Peters to start this year, as taken the reins of the top job by opening the season 6-4 with a .932 save percentage and 2.11 goals-against average. Peters has played well in limited action, plus is a former AHL All-Star, but he has ground to make up to catch Murphy and become Carolina's top option if Ward or Brian Boucher go down with an injury.
The team's most intriguing goaltending prospect might be Frederik Andersen. The Danish goalie upped his competition this season, moving from Denmark to Sweden and playing for Frolunda in the Swedish Elite League. He has dominated the SEL much like he did in the Danish league, putting up a 1.48 goals-against average and .933 save percentage in 15 games with Frolunda before being injured when ex-NHLer Ole-Kristian Tollefsen ran into him.
Plymouth Whaler goalie Matt Mahalak was chosen in the sixth round by Carolina and is off to a strong start in 2011-12. Through eight appearances, Mahalak is 5-2-0 with a .934 save percentage and 1.96 goals-against average while splitting time with 2010 Devils third round pick Scott Wedgewood.