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Plus, whenever I'm annoyed, I can always look back at this list and smile! So without further fanfare, Nilda's Happy List!
This guy. I get to marry this guy in less than 60 days! CRAZY! I adore him and it sounds completely cheesy to say, but I know he will always be there for me. No matter what.
My family. My immediate family is AMAZING but my extended family is just as wonderful. And with the exception of my dear grandpa, they are ALL coming for my wedding. From Puerto Rico. Not cheap yo!
One of the best decisions EVER was adopting this little one! She brings a smile to my face at minimum once a day!
Source: bookfessions.tumblr.com via Nilda on Pinterest
Reading. No matter what I'm going through, books take me somewhere magical and freeing. I sound like a complete NERD but hey that's who I am.
Even though it can be a stressor, I love my job. Mostly for moments like today where my kiddos were completely ENTHRALLED in watching these two squirrels chase each other around the huge trees in our courtyard.
Source: fromfatty2fit.tumblr.com via Nilda on Pinterest
Who'd thought the GYM would make it to my happy list? Not only is it a place where I get to see on of my newest favorite people, but also it just makes me feel better. Even at 5 a.m.
Clothes. Whether I'm buying them for me or for someone else, new clothes make me happy. Silly? Maybe. But I've learned to not buy when I'm feeling down.
Not sure when or how this started but pretty nail polish is my thing. Maybe from all the compliments I get now? Plus it's just straight up FUN to change colors.
FOOTBALL. Going to the Jaguars Rookie Camp last week was a TOTAL tease. September needs to get here ASAP.
Cooking and baking. I love following a recipe or twisting one and making it my own. I especially love doing this for other people. I think it's the Latin in me. :)
Any of these things make it on your happy list? What would go on your own happy list?

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Premiere: Qwasa Qwasa – "Simba" for LowUp Records :.
Belgian party inflammatory crew and record label LowUp have been championing the young generations exploring thier cultural roots or influences under an electronic music bed as we witnessed last year with Gan Gha promising rise. Now another young member Qwasa Qwasa is showing solid skills to enter the danceflor premiere league with the new "C'est quoi ça?" EP. After the splendid "Kiss Me" with a beautiful sample of Ladysmith Black Mambazo premiered by Couvre X Chefs, we now have the blog premiere of "Simba" track where he explores West African chants together with its urban diaspore interpretations by sampling Enzo Siffredi´s "She Babao", perfect incorporation of Likembés/Mbira percussive harmonies and a contemporary electronic rhythm that escapes from the obvious construction patterns provided by nowadays trendy genres, instead opting for blending his powerful basslines with expanding and intelligent groove construction. Grab "C'est quoi ça?" EP on Bandcamp, Beatport and next days in all digital stores and streaming services.
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I'll be posting more regularly about things other than Captain Abu Raed.
Writer, Director, and Producer - an account of my transformation from businessman to making short films to AFI graduate and now feature filmmaker. Here I share my journey and my thoughts.
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Well, I have to say, Doha Tribeca has been one incredibly impressive and inspiring film festival. The soul is focused on nurturing local filmmakers from Doha, but the context is within a global stage. Between Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Mira Nair, Ben Kingsley and Adel Imam, there were new surprises everyday. For me, there were two really special discoveries. One is Elia Suleiman's powerful Palestinian film The Time That Remains which is just a beautiful and powerful comedy about Elia and his father in Palestine, and the second is Amir Ghonem, a young talented Egyptian actor and up and coming filmmaker who played a hilarious Haggler in one of the shorts introducing the films at each screening. This guy is a new talent who will shine, and one day I'll come back and ask him to be in one of my films. He's brilliant.
There's something very exciting happening in the Arab world right now. A powerful force of artistic voices is coming to life like the sound of an orchestra tuning up, getting ready to explode into a grand overture. Quality Arabic films are starting to emerge on the world stage. Local voices are coming together. A sense of artistic film community is growing and spreading. Film schools and film festivals are bridging cultures between continents. We have Arabs telling Arab stories and preserving portraits of time through cinema that will stay around for future generations to discover.
In the lead up to the Doha Tribeca Film Festival, I've been asked to write a blog focusing on the position of my film in this new rise of cinema in the Arab world.
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Dodge departing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2013
Ralph Gilles, head of SRT Motorsports, announced today that Dodge will not campaign its new 2013 Charger in next-year's NASCAR Sprint Cup. The ambitious factory program suffered a major competitive blow in February when current partner Roger Penske announced that he had signed a long-term deal with Ford to race the new Fusion in the Sprint Cup starting next year. Penske, whose relationship with Dodge's NASCAR effort began in 2003, offered a literal one-stop shop that could do it all. According to Gilles, replacing that level of experience and expertise with a competitive alternative plus signing suitable drivers in just a seven-month period simply was not in the cards.
Calling it "an extremely difficult decision," Gilles stated that it had nothing at all to do with budget issues but was simply a matter of being able to meet stated goals. "We've spent an intense five months working to identify and evaluate all options for our future involvement in NASCAR," Gilles said. "A number of opportunities emerged, and our team worked diligently to put a structure together to fit our overall business and competitive objectives. While we have been pleased and enthused with the amount of interest from teams and sponsors over that time, in the end, we simply couldn't develop the right structure." As for words of consolation to the legion of Dodge NASCAR fans, he noted "We're just as devastated as everybody else. But we didn't want to just show up, we want to win."
Revealed this spring, development work on the all-new 2013 Dodge Charger Cup car remained ongoing until last Friday, when the final decision was made at the committee level to withdraw factory support. According to Gilles, pending NASCAR's approval, there might be a possibility that one or more Chargers could be entered in a limited number of 2013 Sprint Cup races by privateer teams. As for 2014 and beyond, Gilles remains cautiously hopeful. "Time changes everything. We'll never say never, but for the moment, we'll have to reassess everything."
Gilles also hastened to note that from now until the end of the year, it will be business as usual, but with even more enthusiasm. "We have not lost focus on 2012 or the commitment to our partnership with Penske Racing in both the Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series this season." That effort involves helping Penske's Sprint Cup driver Brad Keselowski - already a three-time winner in this year's competition -- make the 12-driver Chase for the Cup field as well as doing all it can to support Penske's Nationwide driver, Sam Hornish, in his quest for a championship in that high-profile feeder series.


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A modified Essen stroke risk score for predicting recurrent cardiovascular events: development and validation
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The Essen stroke risk score is widely applied to predict the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke. We developed a modified Essen stroke risk score and validated it using a large prospective Effective Vascular Event REduction after STroke (EVEREST) registry including 3588 patients with ischemic stroke in Japan. Patients with cardioembolic stroke were excluded, and follow-up was one-year.
The modified Essen stroke risk score was calculated from scores for waist circumference, stroke subtype by etiology, and gender in addition to age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, previous myocardial infarction, other cardiovascular diseases except myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation, peripheral artery disease, smoking, and previous stroke or transient ischemic attack. A multiple logistic regression model identified the predictors (each assigned one or two points) and provided c-statistics for the modified Essen stroke risk score. We considered two outcomes, recurrent ischemic stroke and cardiovascular events (defined as the combined outcomes of fatal or nonfatal stroke, myocardial infarction, nonfatal unstable angina, and cardiac death). Read more


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Experts say that even though it is no simple task, helping young children develop healthy eating habits is essential and definitely worth the effort involved. Medicine Net added that good nutrition is key and can help to prevent children from being overweight and obesity in general. The article also said that children who are obese are at risk for developing diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and even asthma.
Research shows according to this article that obese children have to deal with bullying, feeling like an outsider, and even feeling sick. The article added that no parent should want their child to endure these things due to their weight. It was also pointed out that one in four children in the United States between the ages of two and five are overweight or obese based on studies, so it is important to teach children healthy eating habits and behaviors at an early age.
Exposing children to healthy foods and letting them choose which ones they want to eat and how much is a good idea that article mentioned. This will help them to identify when they are hungry and when they are full and learn the concept of moderation. It is important to provide foods that are rich in nutrients rather than just calorie dense foods. The article suggested giving children fruits and vegetables as a snack choice as opposed to cookies or other sweet things. Also 100 percent juice is a better option than soda.
Food should also never be used for reward purposes. It is better to play a game with them or do some type of fun activity for rewards. Parents should serve as an example for their children especially when it comes to healthy eating habits. They learn about good food habits by watching the adults that are in their lives. The article also advises parents to monitor what their kids are eating outside of the home as well. It went on to say that diets are never a good idea for children even if the child is overweight. This can lead to eating disorders and other issues later in life. If you provide them with healthier food options and increase their activity level it can help them in a more positive way.
Parents can also promote healthy eating habits by cooking with their kids, involving them in grocery shopping and planting a garden, and ultimately serving as a positive role model. Kids learn through the actions of others and if they see adults eating healthy it can influence them in a good way. You want to encourage children not set them up for failure or ruin their self esteem. Obesity should be a concern for parents as well as ways that they can prevent this from happening.
Dr Carina Norris who is a nutrition expert explained how there is a ton of sugar in foods such as cereal, ketchup, and ready made meals. She added that people do not realize the amount of sugar that is in these common foods according to Pulse. She added that children who are exposed to these types of foods on a large basis are at risk for diabetes and heart disease. If they they are dealing with obesity or have become overweight their risk is even more serious. She continued that parents really need to closely monitor what their children eat in that there are serious health risks involved.
KHOU stated that the rising rate of obesity in kids may be causing more than just physical harm. Research shows that obesity can negatively impact academic success as well. The article said that our nation's economic and intellectual future may be at risk because of the ever rising obesity epidemic. Millions of students and their academic success could be at risk if something is not done about obesity. It is a serious issue and the mental health and well being of these kids are being threatened by obesity. Obesity can lead to major health problems and interfere with the education of our youth. It can negatively affect the lives of our nation's youth and the youth all around the world unless an intervention occurs and parents can help by being positive role models.
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Hey guys!
Sorry it's late.... I just KEEP running out of time...
BUT.. I did have time to make this weeks wookies..
Sticking with the shark week theme... Here are my SHARK WOOKIES!!!
Complete with scary fangs and fins..
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Again it's been so busy that the only hamster I've had time to hang with is Walter!
But I have done some hamster doodles on my iPad..
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January B'days
By Tiffany
Whenever I think of bdays I think of Beyonce's album, B'day. Which I may or may not have mentioned in a GLCO company newsletter at one time... #throwback
Aaaaanyway, speaking of the company, last week we decided to gather 'round and celebrate our January birthdays for Amber, Adrian, and Courtney!
The decked out cake, in GLCO colors. Bomb.
Angie, who planned this whole party solo. Geez, talk about TALENT. A huge thank you.
The inevitable choice you'll always come across in SoCal: red sauce or green sauce? Both?
LOS TACOS HERMANOS. An absolute godsend of a place, only a couple blocks from us and serving up killer tacos, mulitas, and even burgers (though we've yet to try those).
Charisse proudly sporting her pins, which rightfully include a taco for the occasion as well as a custom, DIY'd-by-Charisse "KILL YOURSELF!!" pin. Sass master.
Fun fact: we usually do a birthday quiz with trivia from all the birthday folks. This time around we learned that Amber's childhood aspiration for when she grows up is to be a kind person. I think all our hearts melted.
On another note, here we see Garrett & Elena's new pup, Happy! Every day he comes in becomes a Happy one. Haha in this photo he looks kinda...smug and smirky, like he's pushing himself away. But really, he's a super sweet pup.
Proof that Jen Diaz was pretty much nailing a lot of the questions on the quiz. I mean, she's fist-pumping in both photos. As for myself, I only got like 6 questions right. Sorry. Some of them threw me off, okay??
Adrian, the bday boy of the day. (Who will never talk behind anyone's back, as we learned from the bday quiz.)
Victor, who started with us only a couple months ago, ended up taking home the (figurative) cake and won for most answers correct. Dude, you're a boss.
Because you know what? We ended up having a part 2 of the quiz, which was ridiculously hard because you had to match up historical events with people's birth dates. I didn't even try for that one. And even Adam, our resident historian (and Marketing Manager) didn't win...... but guess who did? Victor – AGAIN. Told you he was a boss.
Here's Elena freaking out in disbelief:
We ended up doling out the second prize to the runner ups, in which Garrett & Darroll were tied for. What followed was an intense rock paper scissors match. Also pictured below are our new team members, Courtney (left) and Carla (right) – welcome btw!
Well that's it for this month. Stay tuned for next month's edition of Bdays. Not by Beyonce, though. (Though Beyonce, if you're reading this, you're totally welcome to come by. Anytime.)


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This memorandum is submitted in support of the Motion of the United States to Extend the Term of the Trustee's Appointment. The United States requests that the Court extend the term of the Trustee for an additional 60 days. The Court granted an earlier motion on October 11, 2006 (docket # 22) to extend the term of the Trustee for 90 days. Section V of the Final Judgment in this case specifically provides that the Court has authority to take such action.
On February 17, 2006, this Court appointed Louis M. Phillips as Trustee to effectuate the divestiture of the Seaway Defender ("Defender"), a dynamically positioned vessel with a built-in saturation diving system, and the Midnight Carrier, an anchor-and-chain mooring vessel capable of accommodating a portable saturation diving system.(1)
As stated by the Trustee in his Fourth Report Pursuant to Final Judgment and Report and Recommendations Pursuant to Subsection G. of Article V. of Final Judgment ("Trustee's Fourth Report") (attachment #1 to docket #19) the Trustee elected to focus initially on divesting the Defender, which he believed could most immediately be placed into competitive service in the United States Gulf of Mexico as a saturation diving support vessel. The Trustee effectuated a purchase agreement for the Defender on March 17, 2006, and an amendment thereto on April 20, 2006. Closing notification was provided on May 26. Thereafter, the Trustee engaged in numerous discussions with the acquirer of the Defender and Cal Dive International, Inc. ("Cal Dive")(2) about issues surrounding the sale of the Defender, including discussions concerning whether certain equipment was included in the sale of the vessel. The Trustee's Fourth Report indicates that these issues were resolved on approximately July 10, 2006.
After these issues were resolved, the Trustee focused on marketing the Midnight Carrier to appropriate acquirers. The Trustee communicated with Cal Dive concerning the steps Cal Dive needed to take to maximize the marketability of the vessel and discussed marketing the vessel to prospective acquirers with a company specializing in ship brokerage services. The Trustee also communicated with several persons who expressed initial interest in purchasing the vessel. However, because the Trustee was required under the Final Judgment to sell the Midnight Carrier -- which does not have a saturation diving system -- to a company that would use the vessel to compete for saturation diving services in the United States Gulf of Mexico, the Trustee experienced some difficulty finding an acceptable acquirer before his first term expired on August 17, 2006. Therefore, on August 28, 2006, the United States moved this Court to extent the Trustee's term to effectuate the divestiture of the Midnight Carrier.
On October 11, 2006, the Court approved the United States' motion to extend the term of the Trustee for an additional 90 days. Since that time, the Trustee has made considerable progress finding an acceptable purchaser of the Midnight Carrier and may in fact be close to concluding and agreement.
In the Trustee's Fifth Report Pursuant to Final Judgment and Report and Recommendations Pursuant to Subsection G. of Article V. of the Final Judgment ("Fifth Report") (attachment #1 to docket #23), filed November 15, 2006, he described his communications with six companies representing seven different parties interested in the Midnight Carrier. The Trustee also described his additional discussions with the company specializing in ship brokerage services to assist in marketing the Midnight Carrier to prospective purchasers. In the Trustee's Sixth Report Pursuant to Final Judgment and Report and Recommendations Pursuant to Subsection G. of Article V. of the Final Judgment, filed January 9, 2007, the Trustee reports continued communication with the parties identified in his Fifth Report, as well as with one additional party. Those discussions have led to three written purchase offers for the Midnight Carrier. The Trustee executed a purchase and sale agreement with Offshore Holding, Inc. on January 8, 2007, and on January 9, 2007 received a representation/notice that the Earnest Money required by the purchase and sale agreement had been wired in accordance therewith. The Closing Deadline set forth within the purchase and sale agreement is fourteen (14) days after execution of the purchase and sale agreement, or January 22, 2007.
The United States believes that the Trustee should continue in his position. The Trustee's work in effectuating the sale of the Defender and his progress towards selling the Midnight Carrier make the Trustee the most appropriate person to accomplish the divestiture of the Midnight Carrier, and it appears likely that the Trustee will be able to divest the Midnight Carrier to an appropriate purchaser relatively soon, should he be permitted to continue in his position.
Section V(G) of the Final Judgment gives the Court authority to extend the term of the Trustee's appointment and to make such other orders as appropriate. The United States submits that it would be appropriate to extend the term of the Trustee for an additional 60 days, subject to further order of the Court.
The United States has notified the defendants of this motion. Pursuant to Section V(G) of the Final Judgment, the United States makes this motion in its sole discretion.
I hereby certify that on January 10, 2007, I caused a copy of the foregoing United States' Memorandum in Support of the Motion to Extend the Term of the Trustee's Appointment to be served by electronic mail to counsel for defendants listed below:
Counsel for Defendant Cal Dive International, Inc.
Counsel for Defendants Stolt Offshore S.A., Stolt Offshore, Inc.
1. The Final Judgment requires divestiture of three assets: the Seaway Defender, the Midnight Carrier and the Torch Saturation Diving System. Cal Dive International, Inc. was able to find a suitable acquirer for the Torch Saturation Diving System, a portable saturation diving system, prior to appointment of the Trustee.
2. Cal Dive has changed its name to Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.


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We are getting more savvy about online privacy but are still worried about the way our kids are using it, a survey by the Privacy Commissioner's office suggests.
Eighty five per cent of the 750 people surveyed were concerned about what children were posting about themselves on the internet. Privacy Commissioner John Edwards said there could be a disconnect between the level of concern and children's use, but there was some cause for worry.
"The cyber-bullying, the revenge porn, nude selfies and things like that – it's been featured in the media but it is real also – the technology is being used for some of these anti-social purposes."
The level of concern was on par with the March 2012 numbers, and it was older people and parents who were most likely to be worried.
"I think older people are concerned because they don't believe children are fully cognisant of the permanence of their posts and that it'll still be there in 10, 15 years time when they're looking for a job."
The survey showed nine out of 10 of those aged 18 to 30 had a Facebook account, compared to 7 out of 10 aged 30 to 44.
Despite the increase in use, Edwards said there appeared to be a declining level of trust in social networking platforms – only 18 per cent believed they were trustworthy.
"More people than ever are using Facebook, for example, but more people don't trust it as a platform. So I guess people are being a bit smarter about how to use it, about their privacy settings."
Those aged 18 to 30 had a higher level of trust of the platforms.
The survey showed that more than half of people considered them a public rather than private space, and people were getting more savvy about how to use them."
People's understanding is going to get more sophisticated and us, as consumers of these services, are going to demand a greater level of control and autonomy over these services and that information."
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Some physicians at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center located in Houston, Texas are Drs. Cindy Schwartz, David Sandberg, Winston Huh, Nidale Tarek and John Slopis, states MD Anderson Cancer Center. These doctors are affiliated with the Children's Cancer Hospital at this hospital and are involved in different specialties, including leukemia and lymphoma, cell therapy, neuroblastoma and neurology and neurofibromatosis. However, there are many other doctors that practice at the hospital in a variety of other different specialties, such as radiation oncology, pediatric nephrology and gynecologic oncology.
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The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is a facility with 631 beds, states U.S. News & World Report. This is a teaching hospital that has specialties, which range from cancer to gynecology and urology. There are more than 800 physicians affiliated with this hospital. There is an extensive listing of doctors working at this hospital that may be found at the U.S. News Doctor Finder. Doctors can be located by using the search function that lists a variety of specialties at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. For example, Dr. Eddie Abdalla is listed under the specialty of surgery, and Dr. Beatriz Adrada is listed under radiology.


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Monthly Archives: February 2009
A two-novelist affair
Not for nothing, but my girlfriend of the past five years is a novelist, too. Katy King.
She writes a series of murder mysteries set here in Portland, Oregon, featuring a female P.I., Jane Lanier. They're very good. She's working on a re-write of her third novel right now.
She's also a lot smarter than I am, which is pretty fun. This is her.
Hi. My name is Dana Haynes. I used to be a novelist, a very long time ago and, come 2010, I will be again.
Back in the day — and I'm talking the late 1980s, early 1990s, I had three mystery novels published under the name Conrad Haynes. They were published by Bantam Books in the U.S. and by Severn House in England.
Then I hit a dry spell. Calling the last 20 years "dry" is like calling the Pacific Ocean "wet."
But I got through it. I kept writing. And St. Martin's Press is going to publish two of my novels in 2010.
Which explains this blog.
Yes, I am a novelist. But perhaps more importantly, I've been a failed novelist. I've had more than my share of rejection slips. So I thought, maybe, I could share some of that experience with other would-be novelists. I've invented so many wheels, maybe what I went through can help other writers.
So I'm blogging. I can't help myself.
Seriously. Who doesn't have a blog? Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran has a blog, for Pete's sake. Al-Qaeda has a bloody blog. I may be the last man standing not to blog, so, you know, what the hell.
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Well, we survived the six hour (each way) drive to visit my family for my grandmother's memorial with a toddler. Our secret? Sticking one of us in the back with the toddler so she wouldn't scream the whole way, and a couple of Terry Pratchett audiobooks so we adults wouldn't feel like screaming the entire way. We didn't do that last time we headed south and E. ended up screaming for the last two hours on our trip to Seattle (her way of saying Happy Thanksgiving, perhaps?).
It was a strange visit. Visits to Portland are typically filled with visits to Powell's; a wander through Saturday market to admire all the breakable pretty things; a journey to my favourite tea shop, the Tao of Tea; a trip to one of the McMenamin's movie theaters if they have anything good playing; spending time with family and friends that we don't see very often; and usually a pilgrimage to Mill End (as much as I love Fabricana, Mill End was where I first started fabric shopping on my own and holds a special place in my heart). Next Christmas we plan to take E. to the Oregon Zoo. J. and I tend to go for walks in downtown or around Hawthorne and play Hipster Bingo (yes, it's probably rude, but there are so many people with spectacular beards and glasses).
This journey was different. Oh, we made it to Bob's Red Mill and Dave's Killer Bread, since my parents live nearby, and I stocked up on a few alternative flours (more on that later, once the batter for the injera finishes fermenting), but most of the time wasn't about having fun playing tourist in the city where I grew up. My youngest brother was off at university most of the two weekdays we were there, though he was around on the weekend days; my oldest younger brother was busy working and we only saw him briefly a couple of times; and my middle younger brother was only able to come for the memorial service and had to run back up to Seattle for work before the reception had ended.
J. and I usually go to my grandparents' house for dinner one of the nights we're visiting. Last time we brought a tiny four-month-old E. over to their house. This time, my grandfather came over several times, and it was strange to see him without my grandmother, because they are always together. Just not anymore.
As it became more real to me, I started to cry more. I cried through most of the service. I kept crying at the reception because it felt like all I had to do was turn around and she would be there, except she wasn't. I muddled my way through an anxiety attack that night, one that kept me up well past midnight, and then stumbled through another one at my parents' church the next morning.
I was pulled together enough to drive part of the way home and not succumb to anxiety about driving, and I feel on a slightly more even keel now that I'm a bit removed, but as always, it's taking a few days to settle back into routine here at home. Everything seems a bit off, and I think most of that is related to the grieving process, however long it's going to take. I'm back to feeling a bit sad, a bit flat, and unsure what to do about that.
While we aren't exactly horrendously busy, life does feel strangely chaotic. I suppose it will sort itself out, but in the meantime, I'm finding ways to cope with the weirdness.
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As controversy surrounding the burkini bans in France continue, many are working to show others why the law is oppressive and dangerous to the very framework of a democratic society. One artist contributing to this is Marie-Shirine Yener, otherwise known as Maeril, who lives in Paris.
Throughout her illustrated guide, she explains to others how they should react when they see Muslim women being harassed. In order to do this, she offers peaceful instructions that one can follow -- which work to help those being harassed to get their minds off the damaging behavior. In the cartoon, Marie-Shirine Yener depicts a woman on public transit watching a man yell at a stranger who's trying to ignore him. Following the steps, the bystander approaches and introduces herself to the woman and helps her to build a safe space by generating a more friendly atmosphere.
At the end, the guide encourages bystanders to continue the conversation until the harasser leaves, or to alternatively escort the person being attacked to a safe place. With this, the illustrator offers her viewers a simple way that everyone can help fight Islamophobia in a time when its especially needed given the discriminatory burkini bans in France.
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Development of the Hunter began with the Royal Air Force's search for a replacement for the Meteor in 1947. The first prototype was ready in mid-1951. The initial versions of the Hunter suffered from numerous problems with their aerodynamics, range and weapons. However development continued and most of the problems were fixed in the Mark 4 and Mark 6 versions of the aircraft. Hunters served as the primary fighter for the Royal Air Force well into the 1960s while two-seat trainers and ground attack variants were used until the 1970s. The Hunter was also an extremely popular export fighter eventually serving with twenty-one air forces outside of England. The Hunter Mk. 58 is the export version of the Mk. 6 fighter built for Switzerland. The Swiss Air Force used the Hunter from 1958 to 1994.
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In the Pacific there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it, blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea elephants and sea birds abound. Once, Indians also lived on the island. And when they left and sailed to the east, one young girl was left behind.
This is the story of Karana, the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Year after year, she watched one season pass into another and waited for a ship to take her away. But while she waited, she kept herself alive by building a shelter, making weapons, finding food, and fighting her enemies, the wild dogs. It is not only an unusual adventure of survival, but also a tale of natural beauty and personal discovery.
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The Newberry Medal-winning story of a 12-year old girl who lives alone on a Pacific island after she leaps from a rescue ship. Isolated on the island for eighteen years, Karana forages for food, builds weapons to fight predators, clothes herself in a cormorant feathered skirt, and finds strength and peace in her seclusion. A classic tale of discovery and solitude returns to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for its 50th anniversary, with a new introduction by Lois Lowry.
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As these little dogs are used solely for running it is readily understood that in order to make a good showing they should be well built and on true Greyhound lines. When being prepared for a race they are handled the same way as their larger brothers, and subjected to an equally severe strain, so if the dog is not possessed of sterling qualities his success is not likely to be a very brilliant one, however well he is handled or conditioned. Good and well-placed legs are essential, well-sprung ribs a sine qua non, and a stout heart as necessary as in a racehorse. Without these qualities fully developed it is useless to expect much sport from your dogs. As a rule 15 lbs. is taken as a basis of handicaps, an allowance always being made to the smaller dog.


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Study of GRN163L With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00510445
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 2, 2007
Last Update Posted : December 24, 2015
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|Condition or disease
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|Drug: Imetelstat Sodium (GRN163L)
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|A Phase I Study of GRN163L in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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|July 2007
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|April 2011
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Experimental: Single Arm Trial
Patients will be enrolled in the order of confirmation of eligibility. Dose cohorts will be filled sequentially with a minimum of 3 patients. Once assigned to a dose cohort, each patient will continue to be treated at the same dose level throughout the course of the study.
Drug: Imetelstat Sodium (GRN163L)
The starting dose of GRN163L for this study will be 3.2 mg/kg. Subsequent dose levels will be 4.8, 6, 7.5, 9, 11, and 13.5 mg/kg. The maximum dose to be administered will not exceed 13.5 mg/kg.
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- Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of NSCLC
- Stage IIIb with pleural effusion, Stage IV, or recurrent disease
- Measurable or evaluable disease by RECIST criteria
- ECOG performance status 0-1
- Adequate hepatic/renal function and platelet count
- If previously treated with an anthracycline, anthracenedione, or trastuzumab, must have left ventricular ejection fraction > 50%
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- More than 2 prior chemotherapy regimens for metastatic disease (prior adjuvant chemotherapy is allowed)
- Tumor progression during treatment with paclitaxel (refractory to paclitaxel)
- Taxane-based regimen within 12 weeks
- Any systemic therapy for cancer within 4 weeks
- Anti-platelet therapy within 2 weeks, other than low dose aspirin prophylaxis therapy
- Therapeutic anticoagulation therapy except for low dose warfarin (eg, 1 mg by mouth per day)
- Radiation therapy within 3 weeks
- Major surgery within 4 weeks (central line placement is allowed)
- Prolongation of PT or aPTT > the ULN or fibrinogen < the LLN
- History of or active central nervous system metastatic disease
- Any other active malignancy
- Active or chronically recurrent bleeding (eg, active peptic ulcer disease)
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|University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201
|United States, Texas
|The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
|Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390
|UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|United States, Wisconsin
|University of Wisconsin, Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center
|Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53792
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|August 2, 2007 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|December 24, 2015
|Last Verified:
|December 2015
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Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Lung Neoplasms
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Respiratory Tract Neoplasms
Thoracic Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
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Yoda Uses the Force in Clever Ramen Noodles Ad [VIDEO]
Japanese advertisers are famous for paying celebs big bucks to endorse a variety of products. But we never thought we'd see Yoda from 'Star Wars' endorsing Ramen noodles. Darth Vader as a corporate shill, maybe. But Yoda?
In this commercial, Yoda levitates a boiling teapot and cup of dried Ramen by using the Force. Oh well, even a Jedi master needs to pay the bills. Watch Yoda's clever new ad below.


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Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and has been successfully running online for more than eight years. It is one of our most popular and established online degrees. Completing an accredited degree is an essential first step to becoming a qualified psychologist. But even if that isn't your career goal, this is still a fascinating subject to study.
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You have many choices in selecting an attorney – there are attorneys on television, attorneys on billboards, and attorneys that have been practicing law so long they see their clients merely as a "file" or a future settlement. At our law firm, we don't spend our time and resources on advertising, nor have we grown numb to the plight of our clients. Our focus is simple – helping our clients win their case and get their life back on track.
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I have not had implants and if you have been following me you know I, myself, have not had breast cancer so do not have first hand experience with reconstruction. I have, however, been witness to my mothers journey with it and prior to her getting cancer in her liver and bones 5 1/2 years later we went through quite a bit with her reconstruction.
The first thing I can say is, ALWAYS check out the surgeon you have chosen. Ask them for references of patients willing to share their experience. Whether you are getting your surgery done with the NHS or privately you certainly have the choice and don't let them tell you otherwise. I learned through my mothers experience the price we pay for making a hasty choice. My mother did not do any research and chose the very first surgeon on the list. This later turned out to be a massive problem. That surgeon was very bad at his craft and proved to make the implant look considerably different than the natural side, notable even when wearing her clothes.
When my mother called me sobbing uncontrollably about being 'deformed' I thought she was being dramatic but when I arrived to her home a few days later (I lived 9 hours away and needed to arrange leave from my military job as an aircraft mechanic) I realised that she was very accurate in her description. My mum later described it as having a water balloon on one side and a natural breast on the other. So if you take away anything from this post, please make your decision carefully and look for these surgeons on a Google search. You'd be surprised how much you can find out about a surgeon gone wrong that way!
I am posting a link to an article by my, of late, a popular article writer: Professor Kefah Mokbel, Consultant Breast Surgeon
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He has a very simple way of explaining and I like that. I work with breast cancer survivors one to one helping them regain confidence after having been through mastectomy. At any stage during or after. Please feel free to comment, share or even contact me if you would like to speak further about my offering. I am very very focused on helping women to feel confident and vibrant again. Have a wonderful day!


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10 Secrets To Decreasing Car Insurance Expenses
The holidays are almost here. Soon we will be beginning to start all the house work. First, on the list is the obtaining gifts. That is not always the easiest of tasks. But second on the list are the Christmas Cards.
How sound is job? Is this activity you is constantly for quite some time? Is your employer and your own position for the company good? Taking on a bank loan is a major decision getting money with regard to the loan for lengthy term is a point to take into consideration.
Avoid perming, dyeing or using any chemical treatments on flowing hair while you are pregnant or planning to obtain pregnant. Earth from these treatments can soak though your skin and within the bloodstream. Once these chemicals leak towards your bloodstream, it may perhaps cause problems with your developing baby.
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Neetu has special role in One Two Three
"As you can already see from the promos, all the three girls in the film - Esha Deol, Sameera Reddy and Tanisha Mukherjee are required to have a glamorous look. On the other hand, my character of a rough and tough Jat cop gives a unique flavour to the film", says Neetu who made a spicy debut with Garam Masala and got a different flavour on in Traffic Signal.
"My role of Mayawati is fun as she is on a prowl for the character played by Suniel Shetty. I have numerous hilarious scenes with him and it was so difficult to control my laughter, keep a straight face and mouth those outrageously funny life."
There have been murmurs around her being in the film only for a special appearance, just like Upen Patel and Tanisha Mukherjee. "I really don't have any idea where do such reports originate from", wonders Neetu, "I always had a full length role in the film though, as I said earlier too, different from the rest of the girls. Once the film releases on 28th March, you would see for yourself."


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Drought Effect On Food Prices Yet To Come
The latest consumer price index shows a tiny hike in overall food prices last month.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Price Economist, Ricky Volpe says the drought won't effect prices for another two to three months. Right now he says, "All food is up 2 percent. Food at home is up 1 and a half percent."
However, the price of poultry, meat and eggs are increasing more and faster. One bright spot, he says; fresh vegetables are down this fall by about 4 and a half percent over last year. Volpe says the effect of this year's poor corn and soybean crops and reduced pasture for livestock may not be apparent yet, but for next year, he says, look for above normal food price inflation.


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"HUMILITY attracts. We usually feel drawn to those who have a humble spirit. Sadly, though, genuine humility is hard to find in today's world
—especially in those who have power or authority over others."
(Unless i bow low, cannot be raised up…(Nor can i attain accurate knowledge without humility.))
an interesting/comforting Psalm 113…
Who is like Jehovah our God,
The one who dwells*(enthroned) on high?
6 He stoops down to look on heaven and earth,
7 Raising the lowly from the dust.
He lifts up the poor from the ash heap*(garbage dump)
pride sadly causes us to be insensitive and stubborn and self-centered and unwilling to help Others, etc. (or to bow low enough to elevate another's needs)…so, Yeah! i will (try)/continue cultivating humility/to bow low to compassion and the Only True God of Compassion!
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Kids Grow Best in Families
Adoption gives a child the ultimate gift – the chance to be loved and cared for in circumstances their own parents are unable to provide at this time in their lives. Weather you are considering adopting a child or considering placing your child for adoption, you've come to the right place.
At Child & Family Services, we believe there is a perfect family for every child. We help by connecting adoptive parents with children who need them, and by providing support to the child and parents throughout the entire process. We offer in-depth support including free training, counseling, support groups, referrals to community resources, respite activities, and mentoring to make adoption the most beneficial to the children and families we serve.
We regularly hold group and individual orientation sessions where you can learn all the basics and get your questions answered. Call now to schedule your orientation.
(231) 946-8975 Traverse City
(231) 347-4463 Harbor Springs
Pregnant and need help?
You've come to the right place.
Life doesn't always go as planned. When it doesn't, we're here for you. Child & Family Services offers free pregnancy support to expectant mothers. We'll talk through all of your options, help you make a plan, and be there throughout the entire process to make sure you're safe, well, and comfortable, no matter what you decide. Our counselors are compassionate, non-judgmental, and very knowledgeable about your options.
Click here to learn more about pregnancy support at CFS.
Click here to learn more about placing your child for adoption.
Who Can Adopt a Child?
Adoptive parents come in all shapes and sizes, just like the children they adopt. You probably know an adoptive family. They may be your neighbors, friends, coworkers, or kids at your children's school. Adoptive parents may be married or single; they may be childless or have kids living at home. Still other adoptive parents have already raised their own children to adulthood, but feel the desire to continue parenting. Some are parenting their relative's children–nieces, nephews, or grandchildren.
Being an adoptive parent requires a natural love of children and an ability to set guidelines, provide direction, and work with CFS staff as part of a treatment team. Stamina, a healthy attitude, and special skills (which we will help you obtain) are all important requirements of adoptive parenting.
Couples and single adults over the age of 18 years old with good character and a safe and stable home are eligible to become foster or adoptive parents. Prospective foster and adoptive parents come from all walks of life. They may rent or own their own homes. They may devote all of their time to caring for their children, or work at home, or work outside the home.
At Child & Family Services, we believe there is a perfect family for every child. While it is important that you can provide a safe and stable environment, we do not discriminate because of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, or disability.
Are You Considering Adopting a Child?
Many things can lead a child to adoption, just as there are many reasons one chooses to be an adoptive parent. Some people adopt a child because they want to be parents but are dealing with infertility or they don't have a partner. Some adopt because of religious reasons, environmental concerns, or pregnancy complications. Some just want to help a child in need.
No matter your reason, we'd love to talk with you about adoption. We're here to explain the adoption process, answer any questions you may have about adoption, and prepare you to be the best adoptive parent you can be. Call us today, we're here to help.
(231) 946-8975 Traverse City
(231) 347-4463 Harbor Springs
Click here to learn more about adoptive parenting at Child & Family Services.
Foster Care Adoption
When the rights of birth parents are terminated because they are unable or unwilling to care for their children in love and safety, Child & Family Services turns to adoption as the path to permanency. We strive to facilitate good matches between children and prospective adoptive parents, and have created hundreds of "forever families" since our beginning in 1937. Children who are adopted from foster care are often (but not always) older kids, members of minority ethnicities, or part of sibling groups. It's thought that each of these factors may make the children harder to place. At any given time up to 600 Michigan children are waiting for an adoptive family.
"I get all the arguments against it. I even get the one that says I don't
know if I want to bring another kid into this world. But how do you
argue with the logic of loving one that's already here?"
– John Cusack as David Gordon in the movie "Martian Child"
Infant Adoption
At Child & Family Services, we believe in open adoption, the notion that birth parents and adoptive parents choose some level of contact between them–whatever is most comfortable. Research shows that adopted children who have this contact with birth families through open adoption are less depressed, more open and comfortable with themselves and others, and healthier in that they have access to important medical information.
Legal paperwork and court processing are handled by our agency for both the birth parents and adoptive family. Prospective adoptive parents meet with our staff, attend training classes, compile a family book to be reviewed by birth parents, and receive a home study. We work with everyone involved as long as necessary for new adjustments and healing to take place. Adoptive families who are selected may go through pregnancy with the birth mother. Couples with good moral character and safe, stable homes are eligible to become adoptive parents. Adoptive parents must be childless or have only one adopted or biological child.
Get in Touch
Please contact us today for information about adoption at Child & Family Services! We strive to return calls and emails within 24 hours.
Traverse City
3785 Veterans Drive, Traverse City
(231) 946-8975 ext. 1034
Petoskey/Harbor Springs
3434 M-119, Suite F, Harbor Springs
(231) 347-4463
Click here for more information about Foster Care at Child & Family Services.
Click here for more information about foster and adoptive parenting at Child & Family Services.
Click here if you are pregnant and need help.
Orientation Meetings
for Prospective Foster & Adoptive Parents
First Thursday of the month from 12pm-2pm
Other appointments available upon request.
3785 Veterans Drive, Traverse City
Are you thinking about becoming a foster or adoptive parent? Do you have questions about the process and how it works? Call us today to register for a Foster & Adoptive Parent Orientation information meeting. We are flexible with your schedule, wants, and needs! Crisis and planned respite (very short-term care) opportunities are available, too.
For more information about how YOU can become a foster or adoptive parent:
(231) 946-8975 Traverse City
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I recently started a habit of popping over to Union Square Farmers Market midweek after witnessing the great abundance on a whim a couple weeks back. I've been missing out on my own little neighborhood market lately because it's held on Saturday's (at Grand Army Plaza), which is the day I learn the wonders of permaculture.
The abundance of food and sunshine at Union Square is often overwhelming. Today I tried to take it slow by scanning the whole shebang to compare goods before making any hard and fast decisions. Here's what I came up with:
Escarole, dandelion, frisee, black & purple peppers, eggs, chanterelles, husk tomatoes, strawberries, blueberries, and a loaf of hazelnut sweet rye sourdough bread
Psst, thanks to Alison for inspiring this post, here's the bounty she brought home from the market:
Subsequently, my sweetheart sent over these two videos from The Atlantic's new From Farm to Table series (not to be confused with Zach Cohen's Farm to Table blog & show). These really make farming look romantic (& the yield delicious). They also give us a sense of distinction between 'real' food and the stuff you'll find at the supermarket which has been picked many days (or weeks) ago and shipped many miles to get to your plate.
And then to round it all out, an article from, once again, The Atlantic about how 'organic' has grown too big for its britches. Here, I'd like to point out that the author is talking about big organic vs small scale locally distributed organic like you'd find at the farmers market.
Find a farmers market near you!