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Hepatic Arterial Infusion of Floxuridine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, and Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Liver Metastases in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Previously Treated With Surgery
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00645710
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : March 28, 2008
Last Update Posted : February 20, 2018
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RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as floxuridine and gemcitabine hydrochloride, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Hepatic arterial infusion uses a catheter to carry cancer-killing substances directly into the liver. Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies can find tumor cells and carry tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells. Giving hepatic arterial infusion of floxuridine together with gemcitabine hydrochloride and radiolabeled monoclonal antibody therapy after surgery may kill any tumor cells that remain after surgery.
PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of floxuridine when given as a hepatic arterial infusion together with gemcitabine hydrochloride and radiolabeled monoclonal antibody therapy and to see how well it works in treating liver metastases in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
|Condition or disease
|Liver Metastases Recurrent Colon Cancer Recurrent Rectal Cancer Stage IV Colon Cancer Stage IV Rectal Cancer
|Drug: gemcitabine hydrochloride Drug: floxuridine Genetic: proteomic profiling Other: matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry Other: liquid chromatography Radiation: yttrium Y 90 anti-CEA monoclonal antibody cT84.66 Other: laboratory biomarker analysis Other: mass spectrometry Other: pharmacological study
|Phase 1 Phase 2
I. To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and associated toxicities of concurrent hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) fluorodeoxypyrimidine (FUdR)/Decadron and intravenous gemcitabine combined with intravenous yttrium-90 (^90Y) chimeric T84.66 (cT84.66) in colorectal cancer patients after hepatic resection or maximum surgical debulking (to < 3 cm) of liver metastases.
II. To study the feasibility and toxicities of such adjuvant therapy following resection and/or ablation of liver metastases.
III. To evaluate the biodistribution, clearance and metabolism of ^90Y and ^111In (indium-iii) chimeric T84.66 administered intravenously.
IV. To estimate radiation doses to whole body, normal organs, and tumor through serial nuclear imaging.
V. To correlate proteomic profiles pre and post-therapy with toxicities and anti-tumor effects.
OUTLINE: This is a phase I, dose-escalation study of floxuridine followed by a phase II study.
Patients receive floxuridine as a continuous hepatic arterial infusion on days 1-14 and gemcitabine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 9 and 11. Patients also receive yttrium Y 90 anti-CEA monoclonal antibody cT84.66 IV over 25 minutes on day 9. Treatment repeats every 6 weeks for up to 3 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Patients may receive an additional course of floxuridine in combination with systemic therapy at the discretion of the treating physician.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 3 and 6 months.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|16 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase I/II Trial of Radioimmunotherapy (Y-90 cT84.66), Gemcitabine and Hepatic Arterial Infusion of Fudr for Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma to the Liver
|Study Start Date :
|February 11, 2005
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|February 7, 2018
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|February 7, 2018
Experimental: Arm I
Patients receive floxuridine as a continuous hepatic arterial infusion on days 1-14 and gemcitabine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 9 and 11. Patients also receive yttrium Y 90 anti-CEA monoclonal antibody cT84.66 IV over 25 minutes on day 9. Treatment repeats every 6 weeks for up to 3 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Patients may receive an additional course of floxuridine in combination with systemic therapy at the discretion of the treating physician.
Drug: gemcitabine hydrochloride
Given IV
Other Names:
Drug: floxuridine
Given via hepatic arterial infusion
Other Names:
Genetic: proteomic profiling
Correlative studies
Other: matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry
Correlative studies
Other Name: MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
Other: liquid chromatography
Correlative studies
Other Name: LC
Radiation: yttrium Y 90 anti-CEA monoclonal antibody cT84.66
Given IV
Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
Correlative studies
Other: mass spectrometry
Correlative studies
Other: pharmacological study
Correlative studies
Other Name: pharmacological studies
- Progression-free survival [ Time Frame: At 2 years ]
- Overall survival [ Time Frame: At 2 years ]
- Sites of recurrence [ Time Frame: At 2 years ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Patients must have a Karnofsky performance status of >= 60%; this must be met pre-surgery and pre-study therapy
- Patients must have histological confirmation of colorectal carcinoma and present with potentially resectable or abatable metachronous or synchronous hepatic metastases
- Patients must have colorectal tumors that produce CEA as documented by either immunohistochemistry or by an elevated serum CEA
- Prior radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or chemotherapy must have been completed at least four weeks prior to start of FUdR/RIT therapy on this study (6 weeks if mitomycin-C or nitrosoureas were part of last therapy) and patients must have recovered from all expected side effects of the prior therapy
- Laboratory values must be met pre-surgery and pre-study therapy
- Hemoglobin > 10 gm % (patients may be transfused to reach a hemoglobin > 10 gm %)
- WBC > 4000/ul
- Absolute granulocyte count of > 1,500/mm^3
- Platelets > 150,000/ul
- Patients may have history of prior malignancy for which the patient has been disease-free for five years with the exception of basal or squamous cell skin cancers or carcinoma in situ of the cervix
- Patients must have no prior history of radiation therapy to the liver
- Total bilirubin < 1.5 (unless reversibly obstructed due to the metastatic tumor)
- Serum creatinine of < 2.0
- Patients must have evidence of intrahepatic metastases involving < 60% of the functioning liver
- Patients cannot have evidence of extrahepatic disease with the following exceptions: patients known to have a resectable "anastomotic" or local recurrence of their tumor; patients who undergoing their initial surgery for resection of their primary colorectal carcinoma can have potentially resectable porta hepatis and/or mesenteric lymph node involvement in addition to liver metastases; patients who have disease extension from the liver metastasis that can be resected en bloc (e.g., diaphragm, kidney, and abdominal wall); patients who have minimal, potentially resectable to less than 3 cm extrahepatic disease
- The pre-operative eligibility checklist must be completed
- If a patient has previously received murine or chimeric antibody, then serum anti-antibody testing must be negative (This must be met pre-surgery if possible)
- Serum HIV testing and hepatitis B surface antigen and C antibody testing must be negative
- Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test prior to entry and while on study must be practicing an effective form of contraception (This must be met pre-surgery and pre-study therapy)
- Patients must have resectable or abatable liver metastases as determined by the attending surgeon
- Colorectal carcinoma must be confined to the liver except as noted above
- Patients with limited extrahepatic disease as defined (primary, lymph node, or anastomotic recurrence) must have disease resected or debulked to less than 3 cm in greatest dimension
- To receive study therapy, patients must be at least 3 weeks post-surgery but no more than 16 weeks post surgery and without evidence of post-operative complications, such as infection or poor wound healing
- Patients must have < 40% liver resected at the close of completion of the hepatic resection
- Patients that have received radiation therapy to greater than 50% of their bone marrow
- Patients with any nonmalignant intercurrent illness (example cardiovascular, pulmonary, or central nervous system disease) which is either poorly controlled with currently available treatment or which is of such severity that the investigators deem it unwise to enter the patient on protocol shall be ineligible
- Biopsy-proven chronic active hepatitis
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00645710
|United States, California
|City of Hope
|Duarte, California, United States, 91010
|Principal Investigator:
|Jeffrey Wong
|City of Hope Medical Center
|Responsible Party:
|City of Hope Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00645710 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
CDR0000590335 ( Registry Identifier: PDQ )
|First Posted:
|March 28, 2008 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|February 20, 2018
|Last Verified:
|February 2018
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasm Metastasis
Rectal Neoplasms
Colonic Neoplasms
Liver Neoplasms
Neoplastic Processes
Pathologic Processes
Colorectal Neoplasms
Intestinal Neoplasms
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Digestive System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Rectal Diseases
Colonic Diseases
Liver Diseases
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors


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This new Workshop on the Go Scrapbooking Kit features another new Paper Pack called Tommy. With a definite nautical theme this paper is great for summer.
This Workshop to Go is one of the first kits that will be featured in my new Monthly Workshop on the Go Crop Club. There is a new page here at my blog that will explain all the details about this new club. This is going to be a great way to keep those scrapbook pages flowing. Call or e-mail me with any questions and to sign up. You don't want to miss out.
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Here is a simple card that I put together with the Tommy Paper, an embellishment from the Tommy Assortment, and the exclusive stamp set from the Workshop on the Go Kit.
I started working on a two page layout using the papers and items from this kit, but I need to leave it sit for a bit, and take a look at in the morning see what wonderful ideas pop right into my head.
Leave me a comment below and let me know if you think I am on the right track with this one!
Like the card says - Follow Your Dreams!
Happy Sailing,

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text: NASA announced Thursday it is inviting people from around the world to submit a new name for the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, known as GLAST, before the satellite launches in mid-2008 to observe some of the most powerful forces known in the universe. "The idea is to give people a chance to come up with a name that will fully engage the public in the GLAST mission," said Steve Ritz, the mission's project scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. The GLAST mission is an astrophysics and particle physics partnership developed in collaboration with the US Department of Energy, along with contributions from academic institutions and partners in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, and the US. The mission's scientific objectives are to: Explore the most extreme environments in the universe Search for signs of new laws of physics and what composes the mysterious dark matter Explain how black holes accelerate immense jets of material to nearly light speed Help crack the mysteries of the powerful explosions known as gamma-ray bursts Answer long-standing questions about a broad range of phenomena including solar flares, pulsars, and the origin of cosmic raysArtist's rendering of the GLAST spacecraft in orbit above Earth. (Image courtesy General Dynamics) "We're looking for name suggestions that will capture the excitement of GLAST's mission and call attention to gamma-ray and high-energy astronomy. We are looking for something memorable to commemorate this spectacular new astronomy mission," said Alan Stern, associate administrator for science at NASA headquarters in Washington. "We hope someone will come up with a name that is catchy, easy to say and will help make the satellite and its mission a topic of dinner table and classroom discussion." Suggestions for the mission's new name can be an acronym, but it is not a requirement. If you're thinking of suggesting one to honor a scientist, he or she has to be deceased and can't have been so honored by any other NASA mission. To submit a suggestion, visit: http://glast.sonoma.edu/glastname; participants must include a statement of 25 words or less about why their suggestion would be a strong name for the mission. NASA said suggestions will be accepted until March 31 and multiple submissions are encouraged.NASA said it will announce the new name approximately 60 days after launch of the telescope, which is currently scheduled for May 16 according to the launch schedule on NASA's Web site. For more information, visit: www.nasa.gov/glast


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|The Method Pilates - All in One Workout
Actor: Jennifer Kries
Genres: Educational, Exercise & Fitness
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Goddess Workout
Rebecca Johnson | Washington State | 01/16/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In-between whipping up magic in the kitchen (cooking), keeping your life organized (cleaning, errands), securing a paycheck (work), and making everyone happy (family responsibilities), it may sometimes feel like you are much less than an exercise goddess. After all, who has 90 minutes to exercise?
My solution has been to make time to escape to the workout room. I've found that I can get more done because of the increase in energy. So, technically, I don't have time "not" to exercise.
Once I start the "All in One" workout, I know I am going to feel like a goddess, move like a dancer and feel like I really did work every muscle group in my entire body.
The precise movements in this video do take time to master, yet are fun and creative. With three instructors and constantly changing exercises, you will never be bored. You will in fact experience a new dimension in total physical conditioning. A combination of yoga, T'AI Chi, classical and aerobic dance, and exercises inspired by Joseph Pilates will encourage the integration of the entire body.
You will also find yourself feeling more balanced. Of all the workout videos I have tried, this one excels in developing balance. Improving strength, endurance, suppleness and flexibility are also included in the game plan.
There are three sections or if you add "lengthening," there are four sections.
1. Warm-Up Conditioning is an innovative variety of dance-based movements to firm every major muscle group. This is one of my favorite segments and is 15 minutes.
2. Aerobic Cross-Training (30 minutes) warms your body to fat burning intensity. You alternate between aerobic dance and weight exercises which are not overly challenging, but seem to work well.
3. Centering Makeover (35 minutes) helps you to become more aware of your body's center of energy, balance and strength. It encourages good posture, balance and poise. The anti-gravity techniques help to defy aging.
4. Lengthening (10 minutes) is a cool-down segment, which is reminiscent of yoga. I would have enjoyed another 10 minutes in this section if it had included more yoga stretching. At this point, I was not going anywhere and was flat on the floor anyway! This is a tough workout, but you will love the challenge.
Overall, you will enjoy the variety. The dance segments evoke a "from the beginning of the earth" tribal feel (drums alternate with a more Jazzy track) and make you feel centered. The footwork is challenging at first.
If you keep your feet moving you can work your way past the more complex routines which are not that complex on your third use of this video. They are actually quite fun and the dance is alternated with weights so you get a break from the dance segment to catch your breath. The dance steps do demand your full attention.
I rate this an intermediate to advanced workout. If you have been walking on a treadmill a few times a week, you will have no problem completing the 90 minutes.
Jennifer Kries makes her appearance in the beginning and end of this video. If anyone is a fitness goddess, she is! Soon after she begins instructing you in the Method Techniques, you will realize why. She also seems to have a subtle humor and enjoys encouraging you to push your limits. I especially enjoy the Method workouts when she is the instructor. All the instructors in this video are easy to listen to and inspire you to keep going.
I give this my highest recommendation for all over body conditioning and enjoyment. I am very picky about workout videos, so you know this one is going to be good! The dancing in this video will really make you feel like a goddess and you don't have to have a perfect figure. Dance away and enjoy life, that is what is important!
~The Rebecca Review"
Good workout, but not for beginners
not telling | Philadelphia, PA United States | 11/25/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"AFter I gave birth to my daughter I had some extra weight to lose. I have been going to yoga classes on and off for two years but I had never tried pilates before, so I got this workout dvd and decided to give it a try. Starts off with 15 minutes of warm-up conditioning (basic stretch movements).
Next is 30 minutes of aerobic cross training to burn fat and firm major muscle groups.
Centering Makeover - 35 minutes of abdominal and back exercises that I think really do work.
Lengthening - a 10 minute cool down to stretch all the muscles out again to keep you from cramping and from bulking up.I thought the warm-up was very basic and as extensive as it should have been for the exercises that follow.
I hate aerobic exercise, but realize that it's part of losing weight... the 30 minutes of dancing around isn't exactly my favorite, but it's not bad. Every once in a while I have to walk in place to take a breather.
The Centering work out is difficult. Luckily I've had the yoga training, but even I wasn't able to do everything so I don't know how someone with no dance/pilates/yoga experience would be able to pull this off. NOT for beginners! You will be discouraged and annoyed -or even hurt yourself!- with this and never use it again if you are not in good shape.I kept up with it, though, and gradually got better. I lost 13 pounds and three and a half inches by doing pilates and barely cutting down my calorie intake in about three months time (I did the pilates work out 4-5 times a week). So it definitely does work. It's just extremely difficult. Even after three months of doing it almost daily, I still have trouble with the moves.
The strength training part with 3-5 lb weights is pretty good if you're looking to tone but not bulk up. I don't like looking bulky, I just like not having that extra flap of skin hanging under my arms!! So this workout is pretty good for that.I'm giving it four stars because it succeeded in helping me lose the weight that I wanted to lose. It's great for your abs and back strengthening. Picking my daughter up all the time really does a job on my back, so these exercises help with it a lot. I didn't give it five stars because of how difficult it is and it can get boring if you're planning on doing this video all the time."
Enjoyable Excercise, wonderful for strengthening weak backs
coolzephyr | MI USA | 01/11/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"As a newcomer to Pilates, I found this DVD to be entertaining as well as a good workout. I also found that Pilates is helping strengthen my easily-injured back. On this DVD (my first and only Pilates DVD), the instructions, when combined with the video, are usually quite good, though some better verbal descriptions of some of the movements would have been helpful. There are times when the instructor tells you to make sure to look straight ahead for a movement, or at your belly button, but doesn't provide enough verbal cuing for you to continue the excercise as she does. There are also several segments where the demonstrators are confused about how to do a movement, and until the camera shifts back to the instructor, it's unclear how to do that movement. Once you've been through the dvd a few times you figure it out, but one would wish for more careful editing and more practice from the producers before they release the dvd.The dance segments are fun and the weights introduced in the cross-training segment a nice change (and a good introduction to using light weights). I've found that doing the warmup + cross-training one day and warmup + centering the alternating day makes it very easy to fit excercise into my busy schedule, and the variety is welcome too."
Only for ballerinas!
Tiffany Hayes | Austin, Texas | 01/18/2005
(2 out of 5 stars)
"As a special education teacher, I really appreciate when workout videos demonstrate quality instruction. If you have never had any formal dance training, skip this video. Not only are the steps complicated and hard to follow, but the cueing is poor. The instructors offer little guidance on how to perform the steps properly, nor do they warn viewers when the steps change. I am not the most coordinated person on the planet, but I like to challenge myself. However, I gave up on the cardio portion of the workout after 3 or 4 attempts. It's hard to get through without falling down! Negatives aside, I do enjoy the warm-up portion of the tape, which is only 15 minutes long. I do that on days when I don't want to do a heavy workout or to add some stretching after jogging or a session on the elliptical trainer. During the warm-up section, the moves are not complicated and are quite fun. The live drummers in the background are a refreshing change from most generic workout video music. For me, this video is not worth the price given that I find only the first 15 minutes are actually useful."


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The 2017-18 Board of Trustees
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Pat Eddery
Yesterday brought the sad news of the death of Patrick James John Eddery at the age of 63.
Born in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland on 18 March 1952, Pat Eddery became one of the greatest flat racing jockeys of all time. In a riding career that spanned 36 years, he became champion jockey 11 times and won every 'Classic' in both England and Ireland.
Eddery also found success overseas with major victories in France, America, Italy and Japan. He rode some of the sport's greatest racehorses, winning the Derby on Grundy and Golden Fleece, the 2,000 Guineas on El Gran Senor and Zafonic, and of course the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Dancing Brave.
Born to ride, his father Jimmy had won the Irish Derby in 1955, and Pat became an apprentice jockey to Seamus McGrath in Ireland back in 1966. His first competitive ride came in 1967, and the same year he was to move to England becoming apprentice to Frenchie Nicholson. In 1971 he won the title of Champion Apprentice Jockey.
He won his first jockey's title in 1974 and the following year won his first Epsom Derby on Grundy. He formed a stunning partnership with Peter Walwyn's powerful colt, winning eight times in 11 career starts. As a two-year-old Eddery rode him to victories in the Champagne Stakes and the Dewhurst. He met with defeat in the 2,000 Guineas but made amends in the Irish 2,000 Guineas before attention turned to the Derby. At Epsom he stormed to the front over a furlong out under a stylish drive from Eddery. The result was never in doubt.
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes proved to be Grundy's most memorable performance. In a race that for many is seen as one of the all-time greats, Eddery and his Derby winner met Bustino, the winner of the previous season's St Leger. Joe Mercer rode an aggressive race, sending Bustino to the front before turning for home. Eddery was quick to react and a thrilling battle ensued.
Grundy got on top late on under a power-packed ride. The course record was shattered, as were the two protagonists. Walwyn's charge ran just once more before being retired to stud. Bustino never raced again.
If his partnership with Grundy was special, many would view his rides on Dancing Brave to be his most thrilling. Ridden earlier in his career by Greville Starkey, the colt had missed out in the Derby by a whisker before a stunning victory in the Eclipse. When Starkey was unable to ride in the King George, Pat Eddery stepped in. He reversed the Derby form with Shahrastani in a thrilling finish and Eddery was retained for the remainder of the season.
It was the colt's final European appearance that defined Pat Eddery's career. In one of the strongest fields ever assembled the jockey swooped late and wide to win in thrilling style. Brough Scott writing in the Racing Post commented on Eddery's memorable ride, saying: "He produced the finest high pressure waiting race ride I have ever seen when he actually put Dancing Brave back in behind the field before pulling out wide to mow down a string of Classic winners in the unforgettable Arc de Triomphe of 1986."
Others, far better qualified than me, have paid tribute to the great jockey over the past 24 hours. Lester Piggott spoke of his old rival, saying: "Pat was as fierce an opponent on the racecourse as he was a loyal and dear friend off it. He was a natural horseman. He exuded class and always knew what to do in a race. He was a huge personality in the weighing room, and wasn't slow to keep us all grounded with his wit and sense of humour. He will be sorely missed."
Another who fought many a battle with Eddery during his illustrious career was Willie Carson. He said: "It's a very sad loss. He was a huge part of my life because we were together and friends for a very long time. An absolute gentleman, one of the greatest jockeys ever to ride a horse and you could go on forever about all the great horses he rode."
Trainer John Dunlop described Pat Eddery as a 'delightful man'. He added: "Pat rode his first winner for me in 1973 at Bath and in all had nearly 400 winners for me. I was lucky to be training in a vintage era of jockeys and the fact Pat rode for me on and off for 30 years tells you everything. He was a delightful man to spend time with, he had huge success but was great company at the same time. Above all, he just worked harder than the others I think."
Clive Brittain trained Pebbles and used Eddery when he was an up-and-coming apprentice. "It's a sorry day. He was a great friend and an integral part of my success at Carlburg. He was at the top of the tree for so long, but he was a green kid when I first started using him. You always got 100 per cent from Pat, be it in a Classic or a Brighton seller. I never used to discuss tactics with him really and I certainly didn't with Pebbles. She was drawn 14 at the Breeders' Cup and it was all people were talking about. Pat just said 'it's a race, the best horse will win' and she did. He never panicked and gave her a brilliant ride. He was just so confident in everything he did."
Guy Harwood trained Dancing Brave, and believes Eddery was at the peak of his powers when he won the Arc. "Clearly that was a very exciting day when he won the Arc de Triomphe. It was a fantastic ride. It was Pat at his very best and probably one of his great rides, amongst many. Pat knew how to use the speed Dancing Brave had and the best way in the Arc was to come from behind. He had tremendous natural talent."


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busy doesn't equate success
Sorry for the radio silence. Moving back into the house is awesome, but at nights (when I normally blog) I'm painting ceilings, tidying up, and focusing on getting my shop open. Hopefully that will end soon and I can just sit and enjoy everything.
You may have seen this New York Times article on "The Busy Trap" where Time Krieder writes about society relishing in being "busy" and Krieder advocates a more balanced lifestyle. Reading it last night I felt some comfort - I've just recently come to realize that being busy doesn't equate success. Something that I think I really believed up until this past month.
I think I have to keep reminding myself that one doesn't have to always be "busy". I haven't been bored in a long time and I think I need to make an effort to be bored. I'm cutting back a bit on work that pulls too much from my family, and putting more effort into my little shop that I adore. I'm also going to make an effort to just chill out. :) Anyhow, the New York Times article was worthwhile to share, so I thought you may enjoy. xo Lindsay
Ps., This list that I read found it via Nicole's Blog was also a refreshing reminder as a blogger.
Photo via Mimi + Meg's Blog.
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Ricky Allen
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Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Ricky C. Allen Jr.
• Averett University: Bachelors in Business Administration, 2008- *Will graduate June 2012
• London School of Journalism Diplomas (2) - Journalism and News writing, Sub Editing and Design, 2001-2003
• U.S. Navy Training (Journalism, Photography, Public Affairs) 1997 – 2010
Professional Experience
Gannett Media Technologies International August 2011 – November 2011
Knowledge Management Specialist
• Wrote technical articles for Knowledge Centered Support.
• Created Marketing materials for the promotion of GMTI's Knowledge Centered Support. Marketing Initiatives included:
o More exposure for GMTI's Knowledge Centered Support to employees and markets serviced
o Greater metrics for analyzing effectiveness of Knowledge Management articles being created
o More information to provide to senior staff at monthly meetings to bring awareness of the progress of KCS and its ongoing initiatives.
Allied Technology Group, Inc. March 2009 – June 2011
Technical Writer/Marketing Specialist
• Wrote technical user manual for imagery/video uploads to USCG Visual Imagery, Defense Imagery and Video Distribution (DVIDS).
• Developed public affairs study guide that included Information about USCG districts; CG aircraft and ship information; and the layout of public affairs guidelines for imagery approval.
• Utilized PIER tools to manage command website, upload photos, videos, and press releases.
• Provided Knowledge Management support.
• Assisted in writing documentation for the watchstation.
• Dispatched various news alerts on information regarding the U.S. Coast Guard that requires viewing by supervisors and senior staff as soon as it's released by media.
• Contributed to the U.S. Coast Guard and Blog Summary Report, comprised of news clips gathered from the internet and distributed throughout the U.S. Coast Guard community. Circulation= 4,000.
• Helped establish and maintain the Public Affairs Watch for U.S. Coast Guard's Atlantic Area Command Center until contract's expiration.
• Provided input for Admiral's daily morning brief via the Public Affairs Slide.
• Coordinated with the different watch stations in the Atlantic Area Command Center (Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, Maritime Pollution Prevention, etc…) to ensure a cohesive workplace in regards to information sharing and dissemination.
• Utilized social media tools and HTML for embedding video and imagery for senior staff viewing.
Previous Work Experience
Scotland County Parks September 2007 – March 2008
Marketing Specialist
• Provided Website development and management.
• Utilized HTML coding that also included generating forms, web effects imagery placement.
• Consulted with the Board of Supervisors.
• Wrote press releases, took photographs, and managed department newsletter in support of parks and recreation activities.
• Created website using HTML to provide an online presence and provided public affairs guidance to the Scotland County Board of Supervisors.
Laurinburg Exchange/ Community News-Advertiser January 2005 – August 2007
Managing Editor
• Served as Managing Editor of the Laurinburg Exchange (daily) and Community News-Advertiser (weekly).
• Managed newspaper operations, layout, and design and a staff of eight reporters. Uploaded newspaper to company website each night using HTML. Oversaw updated material to website.
Military Experience
U.S. Navy (Active and Reserves) March 1997 – January 2010
Mass Communications Specialist
• Provided public affairs and visual communication to various U.S. Department of Defense installations.
• Presented the U.S. Navy to Naval and civilian audiences, through a variety of media.
• Wrote and produced both print and broadcast journalism, including news and feature stories for military and civilian newspapers, magazines, and television and radio stations.
• Recorded still and video photography of military operations, exercises, and other Navy events.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
TWD: Vanilla (Heath Bar) Ice Cream
It was during my junior year of high school, and I was in Chemistry AP. (Yeah, I'm a nerd.) Anyways, we were doing an ice cream lab, which was basically my teacher's cover-up for "let's make ice cream and eat it" and we weren't going to complain.
So we were split up into lab groups, and we choose what ice cream flavor we would make amongst us. I was leaning toward a mint chocolate chip, since that was my favorite at the time, but I got beat out by the heath bar option. I am so glad that we did.
We made the ice cream, and then, I fell in love. What a simple but oh so perfect combination! How did I go through those initial 16 years without knowing it?!?!
And now I'm obsessed. I always pick it at ice cream shops because I just can't resist it. So when Tuesdays with Dorie came up with Vanilla Ice Cream, I knew I had to make it Heath Bar. Thanks Cafe Lynnylu for picking it. If you want to check out other people's creations, see the blogroll, of which I am not yet a member because I don't know why. They won't respond to me. I've decided to pretend that I am anyway because I have the book, and I'm not really that good at waiting.
My first ice cream made at home ever! I think it turned out pretty well. I don't have an ice cream maker, so I used David Lebovitz's method. I initially had some trouble with it freezing, since I had put it in the freezer with a lid on the container. So when I went to check on it, it was just cold mixture. This happened a few times, i.e. after two hours it still wasn't freezing. Then I thought, "Maybe I should take off the top." And then magic occurred. Only, I really had to go to bed, since it was already 1:30 in the morning, so I know better now, and I think I can make an even better batch of ice cream next time.
My hand-packed pints.
A delicious bowl of yum.
I think next time I'll either try my first ice cream love mint chocolate chip or maybe a peanut butter cup. We'll see. :)
Monday, July 27, 2009
Curds and Whey
You can make it a little smoother with some stirring or the addition of some whey, but I'll get to the whey in a minute. Here's the recipe for making yogurt. I don't remember what website I got it off of, but there are plenty out there. Here's the one I make from memory.
Plain Yogurt
1 quart milk (any percentage)
3 tablespoons already prepared yogurt (you can use store-bought or homemade)
1. Pour the milk into a large saucepan and scald. This means to heat up but not boil. Do not boil. I tell when to turn the heat off by looking at the surface of the milk. By then it will have formed a thin skin, and when it's ready it will have reached the "alien stage" as I like to call it. The "alien stage" is when you can see ripples under the skin moving, like something is trying to get out of the milk. After it is doing that steadily, turn off the heat.
2. Let the milk cool down some. This is an important step. If you skip this, you'll kill the yogurt starter and just have some warm milk. I usually let it cool for about 45 minutes to an hour. It needs to just be warm to the touch.
3. Spoon out the skin. You need to take this off, or else you'll be eating it in your yogurt. Mmmm, plasticky yogurt pieces.
4. Stir in the tablespoons of yogurt.
5. Place the mixture, covered, in a warm spot. I like to use the oven with the oven light on. It's warm enough, controlled enough, and enough out of my way. Let it sit in that environment for at least 4 hours. I shoot for 4-5 hours.
6. Refrigerate the yogurt (yes, it's yogurt now) until cool. Then strain if desired. I do suggest a little straining, because it does have a lot of whey produced.
7. Eat and enjoy. Flavor however you want!
This is what I use to strain my yogurt. A sieve over a measuring cup with some cheesecloth. I spoon some of the yogurt in there, put it in the fridge and forget about it for a few hours or overnight...depending on how well I have forgotten about it. The cheesecloth will have your thicker yogurt, and the measuring cup will have caught all of the whey.
When you're done making yogurt, you'll have about this much whey as a by-product. People say you can just drink it. I tried it. It tastes like liquid yogurt. You also can use it in recipes whenever it calls for water. If you do that, you get a more flavorful whatever your making, and it's more nutritious as well, since the whey has a lot of protein and nutrients in it. I've been looking into making some recipes, and I'll post about them later.
But the best thing about making your own yogurt is that you get to flavor it however you want. I've tried honey, jam, lemon curd, and now...
Blueberry Curd! I didn't even know there was such thing as blueberry curd. But blueberries were on sale, and I found this recipe for red currant curd here and thought, why not try, so I did. Here's what I did.
Blueberry Curd
adapted from The Daily Spud
1 pint of blueberries
1/3 cup of water
mounded 1/4 cup of sugar (add more or less to your taste)
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 egg yolks
1. Rinse the berries and put them in a saucepan with the water. Boil for 10-15 minutes until dark purple and pulpy. I squeezed the blueberries that did not pop with the back of my spoon to get an even mixture.
2. Run the mixture through a sieve to remove stems and casing that did not boil down.
3. Return to saucepan and mix in sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Taste and adjust sugar if needed. Add pinch of salt.
4. Whisk egg yolks and add a spoonful of the blueberry mixture to heat the eggs. Then add to the rest of the blueberry mixture, whisking until desired thickness is achieved.
5. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted.
6. Let stand or store to let it set up before using.
Now you may remember that I made some biscotti that landed me a gig making a birthday cake. Well, I was experimenting around with cake to find one that would work for the party. I first made a white cake, and it was sooooooo dry. So I did some searches for a more moist cake. Here's one of the cakes I found.
A lemon curd cake. It was pretty easy to make, but I wanted to see if I could make it into a layer cake. The cake was very dense, but I did manage to split it, and I put the blueberry curd I had made earlier in between the layers. Then I covered it all in a cream cheese frosting. The cake was really good. Really lemony, but really heavy and sweet. Definitely a grown-up cake and not a little kid's birthday cake. Darn.
Anyway, here's a cross section.
You may be wondering what that blue thing is at the top of the cake. It was one of my experiments for decorating the birthday cake.
Here's the top view of the cake.
So that blue was a little portion of Cinderella. The part is supposed to be a Disney Princess theme, so I was working on tracing those characters in chocolate to put on the cake. I think it turned out pretty well.
Here's a close-up of Cinderella.
She broke in some places putting her on the cake, so I'm going to reinforce the back with some more chocolate. I'm not exactly sure how many princesses I'll make. We'll just have to see what happens. And pray that I find a cake that's moist and kid-friendly. Pray hard!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Brownies and the Biscotti that got me a job
First off, we have Brrownies, which are basically brownies with York Peppermint Patty pieces thrown in. Sticky gooey and delicious. And again, they are from Baking from My Home to Yours.
The recipe said to fold the peppermint pieces in, but that resulted in some pieces at the bottom of the brownies, which then proceeded to fuse to the foil I had covered my pan with. Also, having some of the pieces on top ended up in a marshmallow like goop on top. So to avoid both of these problems, I would suggest putting down half of the brownie mixture in your pan, sprinkling the pieces of York, then covering with the other half of the batter.
Whether it was a pain to get out of the pan, they were worth it. See for yourself.
I sacrificed so that these pictures could be taken. How noble is that?
Next, I made Lennox Almond Biscotti. And they were an unexpected hit. I got requests for them again. That's the first time that's happened since baking for Jacob's work.
And besides being requested, I got an offer to make a birthday cake for a 3-year-old birthday party. Like a real life client and everything. I've never done it before, but it is my dream to be doing this some day, so I accepted. I'll keep you posted on how things turn out with that.
But so that you can meet with as much success as I did, I'll include the recipe.
Lennox Almond Biscotti
from Baking from My Home to Yours
by Dorie Greenspan
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract (maraschino cherries...mmm)
3/4 cup sliced almonds, blanched or unblanched
Center ad rack in the oven and preheat the over to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silcone mat.
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add the cornmeal and whisk again to blend.
Wokring with a stand mixer, preferably fitted with a paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar togethre at medium speed for 3 minutes, until very smooth. Add the eggs and continue to beat, scraping down the bowl as need, for another 2 minutes, or until the mixtrue is light, smooth and creamy. Beat in the almond extract. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing only until they are incorporated. You'll have a soft stick-to-your-fingers dough tha twill ball up around the paddle or beaters. Scrape down the paddle and bowl, toss in the almonds and mix just to blend.
Scrape half the dough onto one side of the baking sheet. Using your fingers and arubber spatula or scraper, work the dough in to a log about 12 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. The log will be more rectagular than domed, and bumpy, rough and uneven. Form a second log with the remaining dough on the other side of th baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, or utnil the logs are lightly golden but still soft and springy to the touch. (This took me longer than 15 minutes, probably closer to 25.) Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and cool the logs on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
If you turned off the oven, bring it back up to 350 degrees F.
Using a wide metal spatula, transfer the logs to a cutting board and, with a long serrated knife, trim the ends and cut the logs into 3/4-inch-thick slices. (I cut mine a little thinner.) Return the slices to the baking sheet--this time standing them up like a marching band--and slide the sheet back into the oven.
Bake the biscotti for antoher 15 minutes, or until they are golden and firm. Transfer them to rack and cool to room temperature.
Happy Baking!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Iron Cupcake: Herbs--and my way out
I wanted to do something a little different though, so I tried to do zebra cupcakes. However, the zebra stripes didn't quite turn out. I think this is due to the fact that my layers must have been too thin. Next time, I think I'll try for fewer stripes and use more batter in each dump.
Nevertheless, the cupcakes turned out yummy, which is always a good thing. So here they are!
Minty Zebra(ish) Cupcakes
inspired from here
2 c. of all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. of baking powder
1/2 tsp. of salt
4 large eggs
1 c. plus 1 tbsp. of white sugar
1 c. of milk
1 c. of vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. of mint extract
1 tsp. chopped mint (more if you want more mintiness)
1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Preheat the oven to 350oF.
Line muffin tin with paper liners.
Stir the flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the eggs and sugar until smooth and light colored, about two minutes on high speed of a hand mixer. Add the oil and milk, and mix for another minute.
Add the flour mixture and mix just until blended. The batter will be of pouring consistency but not thin.
Pour half of the batter into another bowl. In one portion, add mint extract and chopped mint. Stir to blend. Add the vanilla and the cocoa powder to the other portion and stir lightly to blend.
Assemble the cake. Place the baking pan in front of you. Place the bowl of white cake batter to the left of the pan and the bowl of chocolate batter to the right of the pan. Take two small cups of equal sizes (I used two tablespoons; however, if you want to get stripes, you might want to try a bigger size, like a scant 1/4 cup). Pour a cupful of the white cake batter onto the center of the pan. Then, pour a cupful of the chocolate batter directly at the center of the cupful of white cake batter. Repeat until all the cake batter has been poured into the pan.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Mine took 20 minutes to bake.
Then frost with chocolate ganache. Garnish with mint leaf if desired.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy cream
Warm cream up in microwave and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Dip or spread on cupcakes.
And here are the prizes.
Our June ETSY PRIZE-PACK is from artists:
- A sweet cupcake ID bracelet by INSANEJELLYFISH, http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5021935
- A delicious treat from CIRCLEMONKEY http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5335273
- a sweet surprise from Sweet Cuppin' Cakes Cupcakery, http://www.acupcakery.com/
- PLUS, IronCupcake:Earth can not forget our good friend, CAKESPY, http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5243382, who is now going to be doing a piece for our winner each month until further notice - sweet!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
TWD: Brioche Plum Tart
You can view the recipe at Denise's blog, Chez Us. Also, check out the TWD blogroll.
You had to start with a brioche tart shell. Here's mine.
Then you had to lay plums in concentric circles in the tart, after a layer of jam was laid.
And then you baked it. It surprised me though, how the brioche pushed up between the plums. I wasn't expecting that.
It was yummy, and fun!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Of Lemons and Cookies
This time I chose to make Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins and Espresso-Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, still from Baking from My Home to Yours.
I really, really enjoyed eating the lemon poppy seed muffins. So much so, that I'm going to include the recipe here. Right after you fall in love with them.
They were so darn delicious. And that was even eating them after they had sat out for a few days, I bet they're even better the first day.
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
For Muffins
2/3 cup sugar
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For Icing
1 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter or spray the 12 molds in a regular-size muffin pan or fit the molds with paper muffin cups. Alternatively, use a silicone muffin pan, which need neither greasing nor paper cups. Place the muffin pan on a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingertips until the sugar is most and the fragrance of lemon strong. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, which the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and melted butter until well blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and, with the whisk or a rubber spatula, gently but quickly stir to blend. don't worry about being thorough--a few lumps are better than overmixing the batter. Stir in the poppy seeds. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a thin knife inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing each muffin from its mold. cool the muffins completely on the rack before icing them.
Put the confectioner's sugar in a small bowl and add about 1 1/2 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Stir with a spoon to moisten the sugar, then add enough additional lemon juice, a dribble at a time, to get an icing that is thin enough to drizzle from the tip of the spoon. You can then drizzle lines of icing over the tops of the muffins or coat the tops entirely, the better tot get an extra zap of lemon.
For the Espresso-Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, on page 125, they turned out all right. I made two batches of them, since they were going to a crowd. One batch I used mini chocolate chips, the other I used chopped chocolate, so I got two very different looks.
I found it really difficult to take pictures of these. I still have loads to learn, I suppose.
Berries in the Fridge
I was originally going to do a tart, but I didn't have enough eggs. So I had to find a recipe that fit my berries and my number of eggs. I finally did, but it required making two desserts instead of one. Oh darn! I was soooo disappointed. :)
For the raspberries, I made Berry Surprise Cake from Baking from My Home to Yours, page 273. I know...but I like the book, and I still didn't have internet at this time.
The cake was almost a sponge cake, and the filling was a mixture of cream cheese and whipped cream. Overall, the cake was very light, which was nice. The recipe called for a syrup to be spread on bottom layer of the cake, but if I did it again, I would omit this. It just made the bottom a little weird to me.
So with no further ado, Berry Surprise Cake!
Here's a bite.And here's the whole cake.
I tried to get a picture of the inside, but it didn't turn out great. But here is anyhow.
And then with the blueberries, I made Double-Crusted Blueberry Pie, on page 361.
The only thing was, I didn't realize until a few nights after that I only had 2 half pints, not 2 pints of blueberries. The recipe called for 2 1/2 pints of blueberries, so I thought I'd be just a little short, but how wrong I was. It still tastes okay, but it's much flatter than it was supposed to be and not all of the sugar got incorporated. Hee hee.
Here's the whole pie.
All in all, they were fun to make a fun to eat. Good thing, cause I'm still eating them!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Twice a Week
So, for last week (remember, I'm behind), I made Allspice Crumb Muffins and Chunky Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Chocolate Chipsters. Both of these are from the Baking from My Home to Yours book, because at this time...no internet, and I really enjoy reading and picking out recipes from that book, although I probably should branch out a bit. But if you have the book, the recipes are found on 16 for the muffins and 73 for the cookies.
For the allspice muffins, I decided to make them mini muffins so that there would be more to go around in the office. I was certain that I had ground allspice, but much to my dismay, no, I only had whole allspice. So I took the length of a movie (I've been going through our collection) to grind enough for a double batch, which was pretty hard with a mortar and pestle. I guess it's good forearm exercise though? Whatever. So here are my mini muffins. I don't think I took that great of a picture though. I think I was tired, and then I got attacked by a spider in my kitchen. It was dangling from a thread right by my face. Me and bugs don't get along, and I'm not even good a killing them. So, after I had a good wig out and finally managed to kill the beast, I was not quite in the mood for photo shooting, so you get what you get.
And here are my peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Jacob really hated the name that came in the book. He thought it was pretty dorky, so I'm just going to call it what it is, minus any frills. These were like three cookies rolled into one, oatmeal cookies, peanut butter cookies, and chocolate chip cookies. I used smooth peanut butter in this recipe because that's what I had on hand, but if I were to do it again, I'd use chunky because the peanut butter flavor was a little lost and I think the chunks of peanut would have helped.
These were great with a glass of milk, but then what cookies aren't?
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I've got a lot of catching up to do
So with the move, I have gotten a serious baking bug. I've been baking and baking and baking and baking. And I have so wanted to post about them, so I've been taking pictures waiting for the time when our internet would be working. And now it is.
Just before I left for Texas, my "lunch bunch" buddies got me a gift certificate to Barnes & Nobles, for they wanted to get me a cookbook, but didn't know what I already had. So I took the opportunity to get Baking from My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan, since I had heard so many good things about it. So I've been doing a lot of my baking out of that book, since all I had were books to bake by when I got here.
I'm just going to look at two things I've made kind of recently.
First, is Caramel Crunch bars from the aforementioned cookbook. I'm not going to be including the recipe, but it's on page 112 if you have the book.
These were pretty good, but I wish they made a little more. I made these for Jacob's office, and although the recipe says it makes 54 bars, the are very very very small bars (2 in by 1 in). But here they are.
Next, here are some cupcake ball pops I tried making for the end of school. My last hurrah, so to speak. I made two different kinds of cake balls, one chocolate and cream cheese icing, the other red velvet and strawberry icing. I had originally wanted to do chocolate with strawberry and red velvet with cream cheese, but I mixed the wrong ones and didn't realize until it was waaay too late.
These pops were incredibly difficult to make, and very time consuming. I've made cake balls plenty of times before, but the double dipping, and shaping, and freezing, and sticking took soo long. I stayed up half the night and some of the morning finishing them. And in the end, they hardly looked like cupcakes. I have no idea how Bakerella does it. I think it'll be a while until I try again.


text: Afton Thornton Werner1917 ~ 2012Afton Thornton Werner quietly passed away at the age of 94 on January 23, 2012 in Bountiful, Utah. Afton, the youngest of 14 children, was born in Parowan, Utah, November 4, 1917 to William Uriah and Adalinda Orton Thornton. Afton enjoyed growing up in a large, loving family where she learned to work hard and have fun. She attended school in Parowan and graduated in a class of 40, the largest graduating class to that date, from Parowan High in 1936. Several of her first grade classmates remained close friends throughout her life. She played the clarinet, was active in school government and was editor of the high school newspaper. She received a scholarship to and graduated from Excelsis Beauty College in Salt Lake City where she lived in the historic Beehive House.Upon graduation from high school she went to Las Vegas to work, where she met Theodore (Ted) Werner, a handsome young man from Minnesota. They were married December 17, 1937 in Parowan. Ted investigated and joined the LDS Church and they were later sealed in the St. George LDS Temple on November 18, 1941. In all they shared more than 60 years together. Ted and Afton made their home in Las Vegas and were blessed with three children. They lived for the next 30 years in Las Vegas, except for two years while they lived in Santa Monica, California. Afton belonged to a horseback riding club and trained her own Arabian to ride in the Vegas Helldorado parades and the Grand Entries of the Helldorado rodeos. She initiated early morning rides with their children out into the desert and on occasion Ted would be there waiting with a sourdough pancake breakfast. Ted and Afton were members of the Civil Air Patrol. Ted developed a successful business on North Main Street in Las Vegas which included a car dealership, tire shop and apartments. Ted had been a licensed pilot for several years and encouraged Afton to do the same. Afton remembers soloing in the airplane as one of the big thrills of her life. Ted retired when their property in downtown Las Vegas was acquired to make room for I-15.They moved to Bountiful in 1967 to be close to family. During his retirement years he worked during summer months for the Yellowstone Park Company driving bus tours through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Afton also worked as a travel agent during summer months at Grand Teton Lodge. They loved to travel in their motor home and were avid readers. Afton would read as Ted would drive the motor home.Afton was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her testimony of the gospel has guided her life. She served in many callings including primary teacher, relief society president, and loved being a visiting teacher. She sang with the Las Vegas Stake singing mothers and served as a Stake Missionary for over three years. Ted and Afton were ordinance workers in the St. George Temple and served a mission together in Independence, Missouri. Afton was also a temple worker in the Bountiful Temple after Ted's death. Afton was a dedicated genealogist and was instrumental in obtaining life histories from family members resulting in a treasured family history book of nearly 1000 pages with 200 photographs! In doing so Ted and Afton would often travel to one of Afton's relatives to obtain their family and personal history. They also loved to travel abroad and their trip to Israel was one of the most memorable. Ted passed away in Bountiful on March 18, 1998; and their son Bryant passed away on October 9, 2010. Afton is survived by one living sister, Harriett T. (Charles E.) Hicks, (Las Vegas, Nevada); her daughters Harriet Louise (Ray) Westergard (Bountiful, UT); Afton Linda (Mel) Pollard (Salt Lake City) and 20 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great-grandchildren.Afton's family would like to thank the staff at the Inn on Barton Creek and the South Davis Hospice for their loving care of our mother.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bountiful 26th Ward, 200 North 200 West in Bountiful, Utah. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, February 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 North Main Street and one hour prior to the services at the chapel. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery, 2200 south on 200 west. Online condolences may be shared at www.russonmortuary.com


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Doug Chaplin's sequel was worth the wait. In particular I think this sentence is important: "This is what will have happened by the time the story ends."
I have left a question on several blogs recently - why is 'the likeness' not repeated in the creation of the human? Two responded with 'form critical' suggestions. One with a caution not to build too much on the omission. Why? Isn't everything a house of cards - why not build another on a gap in the table?
The gap in the table is really obvious. With all the careful repetition in the first chapter of Genesis, this omission sticks out for me like a sore thumb. Repeating myself:
Have you noticed this?
ויאמר אלהים נעשה אדם בצלמנו כדמותנו
And God said - let us make a human in our image after our likeness
וירדו בדגת הים ובעוף השמים
to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of heaven etc
ויברא אלהים את־האדם בצלמו
So God created the human in his image
בצלם אלהים ברא אתו
In the image of God he created it
זכר ונקבה ברא אתם
male and female he created them
God says - let's make the human in our image according to our likeness
But then God creates the human in his image
What's missing? In a poem where repetition is a pattern closely followed, this 'after our likeness' is not repeated.
Likeness without image is used in Genesis 5 - image without likeness in Genesis 1. How are we to understand the missing words? The use of likeness with respect to the human is not taken up again till the visions of Ezekiel.
My self-discipline is not adequate at the moment to this question. John Hobbins may be right - maybe it is just a synonym.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Clayboy has pointed the way
Doug Chaplin's sequel was worth the wait. In particular I think this sentence is important: "This is what will have happened by the time the story ends."
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- Joel said...
Dr. Ellen van Wolde addresses this specifically. Her answer is that the "likeness" (dmut) only applies to the plural concept represented by "our," while the "image" (tzelem) applies both to the plural concept and singular God. She cites "Garr, W. R. (2003), In His Own Image and Likeness. Humanity, Divinity, and Monotheism (Culture and History of the Ancient Near East, vol. 15), Leiden: E.J. Brill," which I haven't read.
- October 18, 2009 at 2:36 PM
- Bob MacDonald said...
Thanks Joel - though I might not agree with her attempt to re-apply the conceptual map over the ancient language with respect to create and make and distinguish, this suggestion of hers seems promising. I have always had issues with governance and the ambiguity of plural - is it a several plural - many individuals taken individually but addressed together or is it only corporate, all individuals taken together as one? My previous post on Malachi 1:2 gives me a problem - what is אהבתי אתכם - is it that God loves Jacob or that God loves all the individuals in Jacob severally and individually?
- October 18, 2009 at 6:09 PM


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Today, I am going to the circuit court of appeals to find the 911 phone number that was used in State Vs. Oregon. It is too bad, that Judge Janis Wilson does not have audio in her court room. Because if she did, I would load the transcript on line. I have read it extensively, and clearly know what happened on November 12, 2007.
Some will say that I am brilliant, like a servant in the legal research arena. But at the same time, I am having flash backs on being in jail, lying on the cement, and being refused phone calls from my lawyers. TODAY, is the day, I believe I am going to call Metro Watch at the Circuit Court of Appeals. But their is an uncertainty, maybe the District Attorneys office and my former criminal attorney, Robin Runstein, made sure that number would not exist. We shall see, we shall see, we shall see... The uncertainty is all I can count on.
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A long term project to equip my N gauge 'Dudley Heath' (DH) with 1960s West Coast Main Line Mark-1 series OHLE is finally coming to a conclusion. It has been eight months since the project was started and the first portals were dropped into place in time for last years' Perth show. Each portal has turned into a detailed model in its own right and a single portal can take several hours to complete depending on its complexity.
The long and complex portals over the double junction are nearing completion and those on the opposite scene to the one above are being further detailed (DH is a double-sided layout with scenes on both sides of its long axis).
The portal etchings for Mark 1-series OHLE are produced in N and OO gauge by N-Brass Locos which offers a wide range of portals, masts and fittings for this type of electrification. They can be built as they come or extensively modified as appropriate. The double junction above took a little working out and the portal shown remains to be detailed with the rest of the isolation gear for the diverging line. I used a lot of digital images to help me install the portals as level and upright as humanly possible. What the eye misses, the camera does not and a few of them turned out to need adjustment after pictures were closely examined.
I love the Dapol Class 86 model and being able to operate them on DH at last is great – electrification is an added dimension to the layout. Once the OHLE portals are all fitted, some tidying up will be needed and some areas of the layout further detailed. Whilst I am keen not to crowd the layout with too much detail, a little more in the yard and in some other areas is needed. otherwise, I like the minimalist appearance of the layout where the emphasis is on operations.
Another project to start this spring involves the intermodal service as seen in the picture above. I wish to replace many of the stock Graham Farish 45-foot containers that came with the intermodal twin wagons and replace them with a mix of different boxes and tank-tainers to vary things up a little – with due regard to the era in which certain intermodal units were operated. I also have an MOD service in mind with KFA flats, VGA vans, C-Rail MOD containers and a couple of other wagons to make up something a little different.
I have a little work to do on the traction front including the renumbering of the Dapol Class 86 model of No. 86 261 to No. 86 401 together with weathering to match the condition of the full-size loco shown in 2002 condition in the picture above.
Electrification has opened up opportunities to model EMUs such as a Class 310 or 312 together with a more modern Class 322. They were signature trains of the West Midlands and operated local passenger services over the Grand Junction Railway, the line through the Black Country on which the DH layout theme is based.
Hopefully, some of these projects will be completed in time for the Glenrothes Model Railway Exhibition 2016 (14th and 15th May) to which DH has been invited. An invitation has also been received for the Falkirk MRC later in 2016. Lot's to do!


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Primary consideration is the capital availability. If the firm has unlimited access to capital and no other investment options, Net Present Value would become recommended quantitative method. On the other hand, if the time horizon and payback period matter, the company should use Internal Rate of Return Calculation. 1.Looking at the cash flows doesn't really say much. The assumption is that the firm is in the business to make profit. Profit is equal return on investment cost of borrowing. If the WACC is 10% or higher, firm should make more than 10% as return on investment. Looking at the cash flows only gives an idea of how much excess of cash flow over initial investment is made. Implementing the time value of money, larger cash stream in first years are better. The year in which payback was accomplished plays key role in this case. Sooner the payback is accomplished, sooner the company can free up capital investment, use funds on different projects, and benefit from excess CF to be provided. Just by looking at CF I would rank investments in following order: 3, 4, 7, 1, 5, 8, 6, 2. This already involves some consideration of timeliness of cash streams. If we have only considered biggest cash flow yields the rank would be: 3, 5, 8, 4, 1, 7, 6, 2.
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For an alternative view of Hvar, why not commune with the land and help the locals with a day in the fields during the September grape harvest?
There is a marked change in the traffic from August to mid-September, as local residents reclaim the roads towards the end of another busy tourist season. Italian caravans, German Mercedes and expensive SUVs from Central Europe are much less visible than the Renault 4s, Golf 1s and Zastavas which meander slowly to the fields and park up at the roadside. For September is the wine harvest time on Hvar, as important to the island's culture and identity as tourism is to its economy.
The Wine Harvest on Hvar
Wine has been a mainstay of island life since vines were introduced by the Ancient Greeks more than 2000 years ago, and the island's wines are undergoing a resurgence after the devastating attack of phylloxera in the early 20th Century. Farming practices are similar to those first introduced and nowhere is this more apparent than on the Stari Grad Plain, an 80-hectare agricultural colony introduced by the Greeks and still thriving today.
While there are cooperatives and a handful of local producers with international reputations, such as Zlatan Penkovic and Andro Tomic, the majority of wine produced is by individual families on private plots. The picked grapes are noisily transported in aging motorised trailers through the small streets of the island's towns and villages, where they are crushed in the ground floor "wineries" in private houses, the smell of the freshly crushed grapes pervading through the streets.
A day's grape picking is a lot of fun, a chance to mix with the local population and, particularly if the vines are on the south of the island, a chance to enjoy the spectacular views of vineyards sloping down to the Adriatic.
How to Find a Grape-Picking Opportunity
It is easy to find a grape-picking party to join for a fun day. There is no payment, but help is usually rewarded by a slap-up meal with wine prepared in the fields. With the main season over, the island relaxes and waiters in cafes have more time. Simply ask where you might find a grape-picking contact, and one will appear!
Grape-Picking at a Dalmatian Pace
This being Dalmatia, things happen at their own pace, as this correspondent learned in his first season. The early reporting time of 7 am at the local cafe was taken as a sign of a long day ahead, but as the fourth round of bevanda (wine and still water, a popular beverage) was brought to the table at 9 am, the realisation that rural Hvar is indeed far from the Western rat-race was beginning to take root. Finally underway at 10 am, four hours of leisurely picking high above the Adriatic, was followed by a hearty and extended lunch of grilled fish, vegetables and more than a glass or two of the local red.
As a break from days at the beach, a day's grape picking is a rewarding experience, a chance to experience a little of local life, foster local friendships and sample some of the decent home-made wines in a picturesque setting.


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A question came up today in my beginner class. What are your favourite dance videos? This is a topic worth devoting a bit of time to, but I might start with a flow of conciousness response. I'll look at videos specifically for beginners in another post.
Suzanna Del Vecchio's 'Precision Motion Workout' is great. A belly dance hall of fame video. I got it when it first came out and I've been using it fairly regularly ever since. You will certainly see some improvement if you use it regularly. The other two in her set are also very good. I found 'Dynamic Combinations' quite challenging when I first got it. Modern American with a Greek/Lebanese influence.
Another one that I really like is Baraka's video 'Dancer's Toolkit'. I belive that this is currently out of print, but have heard that it might be rereleased. This one is great because it talks about posture, dance space and turns. American - influenced by folk like J. Salimpour.
Katia's 'Oriental Arms' is excellent for using your arms well. Mahisha's 'This is your hip 101' also has a good reputation.
I also like the Fat Chance Bellydance instrucional videos. They also have a mainstream media set - it's a nice cheap starter kit with a DVD, CD, Book and Zills - better than all the other cheap ones that I've seen. The zills are reasonable beginner zills unlike most cheap sets that one sees. The DVD has extracts from the FCBD instructional series, and Carolena is an inspiration! Her beginner video was the first one that I ever bought. It has now been re-released. Great if you like tribal style. The posture is rather different to modern egyptian, the musical interpretation is very different.
I like Jillina's Instrucional Belldance 3 DVD set too - very good value for money, and much better content than some of the mainstream videos. Modern American with a strong modern egyptian influence. Very heavily influenced by jazz. It's good for people who have a few moves and want to learn how to link them together... I quite like her drum choreo dvd too - nice teaching even though I'm not a huge fan of the style.
For serious intermediate++ dancers (those making the transition to advanced) I recommend Shareen El Safy's videos. Modern Egyptian - Shareen studied and performed with many of the greats like Souhair Zaki. These are advanced - the choreo may take a while for an intermediate+ to get but Shareen teaches a lot of subtle stuff about modern Egyptian posture that really makes a difference for most dancers. Bear in mind that you have to work hard with these - you are not spoonfed like many of the more commercial videos. The production values are rather home made but the content is fantastic. The dance history and explaination of how the greats did the steps that they became famous for are worth every penny! Not really suitable for beginners - may prove too frustrating because of the complexity and subtlty of the moves.
Raqia Hassan is another favourite - Modern Egyptian all the way. Suitable for advanced as choreography/technique is not broken down in the typical western way. You need to be able to "follow the bouncing butt"! She is Egypt's most famous female choreographer. Yowza! Again rather homemade production but priceless if you like modern Cairo style.
Another teacher who I really like is Zahra Zuhair. Her beginner tape is excellent for serious students-"Middle Eastern Dance Basics"- one of my friends has it. I love love love her "Advanced Oriental Dance class". Nice Combos. Fantastic shimmy drill!!! You WILL sweat! You'll grow as a dancer with this one!
Sahra Kents's "Sahra's Signature Series: Volume 1 - Arms and Torso" is another favourite - excellent technique work for real Egyptian style dance. I like her postural work. This builds real core (including back) strength for dance. Wonderful. Great for fixing sloppy arms. Her performance vids are nice too. I really really wish she would put out more videos!
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