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Monday, 4 February 2013
Baby carridge
Made two of these cards, will be needing one in a few months, no idea of the sex, so have gone for white and silver, rather than lemon colour.
This is the new memory box "Baby carriage" also "Felicity frame" and "Bali corner"
new Elizabeth crafts "Congratulations" and "Small Dragonfly".
available from oyster stamps
Finished cards size is 7x7, Martha Stewart (PATP) punch around the page size is, a card size 6 3/4" x 6 3/4", this was mattered onto silver mirri.
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New memory box
"Baby Carriage"
"Small Felicity Frame"
"Bali Corner"
Magic flourish
Elizabeth Crafts
Martha Stewart
"Double Hearts" PATP
Cuttlebug "Wicker Weave" embossing folder
glitter/liquid pearls/ribbon.
all available from
here oyster stamps
thank you calling.. pam
21 comments:
- Wendy L said...
So beautiful Pam, a real keepsake. xxxx
- 4 February 2013 at 08:25
- Marie-Louise said...
Fabulous card Pam and such a good idea to do it in silver/white. A very handy baby card to have in stock.
- 4 February 2013 at 08:59
- cuilliesocks said...
Wonderful card Pam, I do love the white and silver, makes it really quite special. Dies are gorgeous too, love it!! Kate x
- 4 February 2013 at 09:09
- Stamps and Paper said...
ANother fabulous card Pam, love the white and silver together and will do for a boy or a girl...
- 4 February 2013 at 09:32
- Sasha said...
Beautiful silver on white creation, Pam. I love all the dies you used...gorgeous layout! x
- 4 February 2013 at 12:11
- Sue - bearhouse said...
WOW!! Such a beautifully designed card Pam. I love the silver with the white and the MS heart punch looks wonderful.
- 4 February 2013 at 13:12
- Wilma Brown said...
Well Pam you have done it again, another wonderful card. Love the white and silver theme, when you don't know if it will be a boy or girl you can make the card in advance using this colour mixture.
Wilma x x x
- 4 February 2013 at 15:19
- Aquarius said...
This is beautiful with a great combination of dies and embossing - so effective in white with touches of silver
- 4 February 2013 at 16:13
- Hazel said...
Pam, I just love this card the white and silver are a great colour combination, and the dies you have used have made this in to a wonderfull card. Hazel
- 4 February 2013 at 18:10
- ChrisAndCat said...
Absolutely gorgeous, Pam. Love the white/silver combo too.
- 4 February 2013 at 19:27
- Patricia said...
I LOVE this, it is a great card love the white and silver. One for the box as it will do for Boy or Girl.
Love the Dies you have used.
Patricia xx
- 4 February 2013 at 19:31
- xxcalamityxx said...
Beautiful card Pam xhugsx Nikki
- 4 February 2013 at 20:58
- Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...
Pam, This is such a beautiful card...love the sliver with the white....stunning....joolsx
- 4 February 2013 at 21:59
- Marlene Atkinson said...
Stunning card Pam. Marlene
- 4 February 2013 at 22:49
- Donna Ellis said...
Hi, Pam. That silver mirror cardstock looks amazing with the elegance of your white features. So pretty. And the delicate line of glitter in the baby buggy looks really sweet. A beautiful, elegant card!
- 5 February 2013 at 03:03
- Ab Fab Designs said...
Lovely card Pam
hugs xxx
- 5 February 2013 at 07:11
- Karen B said...
Gorgeous card Pam. Love the silver and white combo. I've just got the baby carriage but not had a chance to use it so thanks for the inspiration.
Karen x
- 5 February 2013 at 07:11
- Linda Simpson said...
WOW Pam this is awesome! Love the silver and white together is looks to elegant.
Linda xxx
- 5 February 2013 at 10:27
- Patricia Howarth said...
This is so beautiful, Pam, loving the baby carriage die and how effective is the Martha Stewart punch around the page atop the silver mirri, absolutely beautiful.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
- 6 February 2013 at 08:20
- aussie aNNie said...
Love the gorgeous finish of this card and the PATP is sensational. I thank you for the measurement of this one as I seldom get mine correct. Gorgeous all around..luv annie
- 9 February 2013 at 02:15
- ollyfran said...
Stunning, I love it. x
- 2 April 2013 at 19:57

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As we begin – albeit slowly in the UK – to emerge from this recession, innovation is increasingly getting back on the business agenda. Whilst cost-containment remains an important focus, companies are seeking innovative ways to grow, deliver greater customer value, integrate acquisitions, make disposals and generally re-shape their business operating models.
IT has a unique role to play as not only is it the custodian of the IT installed base – changes to which often determine the feasibility of an innovation idea – but it can take a cross-enterprise, rather than a business-unit, perspective. This positioning in the enterprise requires it to fulfil three important roles:
Facilitator – Not only can people in IT identify and share ideas and best practices across the enterprise, they are also uniquely placed to 'look outside' to a variety of vendors and partners who are only too willing to share their technology-enabled innovations. The reality is that most long-standing innovations are technology-enabled and IT's role must be to identify, evaluate and facilitate their successful application for business value.
Enabler – IT has a unique role to play in enabling innovation whether it is through the introduction of Web 2.0-based collaboration platforms, access to cloud-based applications or implementing business platforms based upon integrated packages. For years, businesses have sought the ability to be agile and adapt quickly to new ideas. All too often, legacy systems prevent this and by implementing agile enterprise architectures business colleagues can get closer to this goal.
Guardian – The reality is that not all new ideas or 'innovations' are good ones – so IT has a 'duty of care' in terms of preventing bad things happening. Information access and security are obvious examples. Also, we can all cite examples of where business colleagues were allowed to 'go and innovate', acquired an IT application, got it up and running and then handed it over to IT, without any consideration given to service delivery, scalability or disaster recovery. Whilst business colleagues should not be discouraged from being innovative, sometimes IT has a legitimate right to say NO, not this way, BUT we could achieve the same outcome in a different – and safer – way.
All IT leaders need to assess how well their organisation is supporting innovation and whether their people have the ability to 'sense and respond' to key technology trends and innovative ideas emerging in the business.
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Some time ago I posted a blog on Missionary stress related to living in the same environment with snakes. On the African Horn its the green or black mamba that is terrifying. However the python can also cause havoc and ensure that the heart is beating fast and the adrenalin glands are kicking into overdrive when confronted.
Here's a true field incident where missionaries had to face down the feared python. This was shared by Brenda Lange, missionary in Mozambique, where she ministers to orphans and plants churches . . . and tries to protect livestock from pythons! Stress . . . FULL!
At 1:30am Saturday, my colleague received a call saying a large python (7ft. or 2.2. meters) had broken into the goal corral and squeezed to death the best baby goat twins in the nursery. There are three night guards in the corral each night, and they immediately spotted the snake when the goats sounded the alarm.
Sadly, the babies were already wrapped in its death squeeze in the few seconds it took them to grab their bamboos and get inside the pen.
The snake made a hasty escape, taking the men on a 45-minute "flashlight chase" before they could kill it. They tell me it was quite a scary fight in the dark against such a large snake with vicious teeth. Pythons are not venomous, but they are quick and very agile, packing a bite that can rip tissue and leave a deep wound with a severe infection.
In prevention, we are sealing the area under the two gates with concrete bricks, since that is how it entered the corral. The snake's tracks showed it tried to get though the tightly woven bamboo fence in several places, but couldn't. However, the space under each gate gets worn away by the many hoofs tracking through that small area, thus making an easy entry way for snakes and small animals. It upsets me greatly that these two little ones lost their life because none of us ever thought to block this off.
The saying goes: "Africa shows no mercy." When attacked by a snake or wild animal, rarely does anyone get a second chance at life."


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"Give us each day our daily bread"
God created us to depend on Him daily! Since we are in constant need and each day requires fresh provision, Jesus instructs us to bring our everyday needs to our Father. We glorify our Father when we come with so-called "little things."
Jesus' prayer is the only place in Greek literature where the word "daily" appears. It is best translated, "Our bread of tomorrow, give us today." Tomorrow reminds us of our eternal future with God. It's a picture of the bread we will one day share in heaven.
So when Jesus bids us to pray for the bread of tomorrow, He invites us to pray for the bread of eternity today. To pray for bread given freely and without cost. God delights to meet our needs today with His abundance, the ultimate bread being Jesus Himself!
Notice that we doesn't ask God to sell us our daily bread or to give it in exchange for our service. Rather, He gives gifts to provide for the needs of His people—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Bread of Life longs to give the riches and resources of His life. When you give yourself to Jesus, He gives Himself to you. We become one with Him in the privilege of sharing in His life.
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Moonshell Arts & Humanities Council presents this season's Munch & Learn Series, free of charge and held at the recently renovated Grand Theatre in downtown Grand Island, Nebraska. (316 W Third St) Each event is over the lunch hour, from 12:10-12:50pm. Concessions are available for purchase at the theatre.
The Life & Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, October 11th. Presented by Paula Nesiba of the Frank House in Kearney.
Watercolor with a Straw, January 10th, 2013. Presented by Dee Spencer Rodgers of the Prairie Winds Art Center.
Writing the Land, April 11th, 2013. Presented by Twyla Hansen of the Nebraska Humanities Council.


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Well the business cards are on the way ready for the exhibition should anyone wish to enquire after one!
Enjoyed putting some of my images together, and now waiting for the exhibition to finally come together.
Delighted that my lovely Anna and James are coming from Bristol for the weekend of the opening, be so nice to have their support. (I think the glass of wine persuaded her!)
After yesterdays ploughing excursion, today I ache.
Only to be expected, but I cannot help thinking of the horses and how hard it must have been all those years ago, in all weathers.
Often the films and photographs portray a 'romantic' time but it was far from that.
I would love to have another go and maybe I will, Roger has invited me to one of the big ploughing matches with several teams of horses in the autumn, it will be a fantastic photo opportunity to say the least.
I was lucky enough to sell two images yesterday for publication in a forthcoming history book on local farming.
It amazes me how many opportunities have presented themselves since my degree course, so many doors have opened and many new acquaintances and hopefully friends have been made along the way.
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A dark cloud looms over the Battery most Sundays. A red, white and blue cloud that has been the topic of debate in recent years. This cloud is the Confederate flag.
Walking along the water at the Battery one can't help to feel serene and content – as if there is not a worry in the world. Laughter and conversations among friends and family mingle with the waves crashing against the wall, creating an atmosphere that draws in tourists and locals alike. But this peacefulness is ruined each Sunday when individuals choose to station their Confederate flags at the heart of this beloved landmark. When individuals choose our country's horrifying past over what could be a promising future. When individuals choose hate over love.
These individuals are part of the South Carolina Secessionist Party who go to White Point Garden along the Battery every weekend to display the Confederate flag. Not only do they wave flags themselves while dressed in Confederate soldier uniforms as well as modern clothing, but they have a large, imposing flag mounted from a pick-up truck that is identifiable from blocks away. Viceland, a documentary series, recently released an episode on the debate over the Confederate flag called "Hate Thy Neighbor" in which this South Carolina group was featured (released in February 2018). The group gathers in front of the statue which holds the inscription "To the Confederate Defenders of Charleston" which was erected in 1932 and has also been the subject of much debate over the years in relation to the removal of Confederate monuments. While there are usually only a couple individuals at the Battery each weekend, their presence still brings an unsettling atmosphere to the otherwise serene setting.
March for Our Lives, #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, Education Reformation, Body Positive Movement, #YesAllWomen, Immigrant Rights Movement and rallies for the Flint Michigan Water Crisis are only a few social issues that have been addressed in recent years but there are countless others around the country and world. And while each of these social movements hold importance and value, a small but devastating problem arises with each new movement. With every door that opens to a new conversation, we close the door on another. We jump from one issue to the next and nothing is ever resolved as a result.
Every movement is calling for a change, so why aren't we all coming together to make a stand and demand that change? If every group, organization and individual involved in these movements worked together and supported each other is there any way that we could go unheard or unseen? Is there any way that we could be silenced?
Besides just calling for a change, however, these movements are all fighting for one simple thing – human rights. And though that should be enough, we've learned time and time again that apparently that doesn't mean much. The people are still being pushed to the sides. The people's rights are still not being recognized. Inequality is still winning. And hate is still being favored. If you don't believe me, walk along the Battery on a Sunday and see it for yourself.
You may be asking, "so, what are we supposed to do?" The answer is simple: we have to come together and make sure every conversation is heard just as loud. We have to support each other, and then the change will come.


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I am learning to illustrate - started with Illustrator but realized that Photoshop is a much usefull tool as well, so this is my first class for learning Photoshop. I enjoyed this class as it is starting from grounds up and quickly moves to usefull techniques for illustrating.
For the assignment, I started by drawing happy faces using ellipse. Then added body also using ellipse and rounded rectangles - resulting in a boy jumping rope in woods.. Used pen tool and fill path for showing the grass. Used ellipse and brush for drawing the bee.


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Anulika savoured every seed of rice Dozie's mother placed before her. She knew her mother-in-law could cook, but she out did herself today.
"Mummy, how did you learn to cook so well?" she asked just before she took a big bite of the piece of chicken.
"When you have lived as long as I have and cooked as many times as I have, you will have no option but to be good at it," Dozie's mother replied with a chuckle
"I disagree Ma, I think it's a gift. One that Dozie also possesses," Anulika countered.
Dozie's ease and skill in the kitchen was part of the things which endeared him to her. She was the official cook in the house, but Dozie helped her at every opportunity.
Thinking about his culinary skills, made her realize how much she had missed him these past few days. She was yet to even wish him a happy wedding anniversary.
"Mummy, I will be right back, I need to make a call," she said as she cleared the table. She couldn't wait to apologize and reconcile with Dozie. Though she could do better than a phone conversation, it was the best she could do for now.
She had just dropped the dishes in the sink and was on her way to get her phone when she heard Dozie's car arrive.
Dozie have always been surprised that she could know he was back by the sound of his car. He believed all cars sounded alike except there was a mechanical problem.
Rushing out she saw she was right. Mummy was back on the couch reading her book again, and only spared her a slight smile as a response when she sent a questioning gaze her way.
Stepping out to receive her husband, Anulika felt ashamed. A phone conversation would have been better, far better, as she wouldn't have had to face him just yet.
"Welcome," she greeted, unable to look her husband in the face. She wondered why he was home in the middle of the day, but she was just happy to see him.
"Thank you," Dozie responded, taking her hand with his gaze on her face. "I can see you are feeling better. Happy wedding anniversary to us," he said, placing a kiss on her cheek.
"I'm sorry," Anulika said, braving a look at his face as they walked into the house. "Happy anniversary to us,"
"Apology accepted, but we will still have to talk about it. I really don't want a repeat of … of this," Dozie said gesturing with his hands, and showing Anulika just how much confusion her withdrawal had thrown him into.
Anulika felt scolded. Talking was a way for Dozie to ensure that they didn't have a repeat of an issue. In the beginning of their relationship, it drove her mad. She was used to quarrelling, kissing and making up, but Dozie felt that that was just building with holes. They had to talk so they both understood what was going in each other's mind, that way they could build a strong structure.
After each talk, they both apologized at the count of three, that way there was no loser, but two winners.
Even though Anulika knew that the talk was going to end with an apology from Dozie, she felt bad that she had to be the cause for a talk. It has been long they had one of those.
Nodding her head at his words, she changed the subject. "Mummy cooked us chicken pepper soup and rice. You should taste it, it is divine! Letting go of his hand, she ran to set up a plate for him.
"Mummy good afternoon Ma," Dozie greeted as he sat by his mother. "Thank you!" he mouthed so Anulika wouldn't hear.
His mother nodded.
When he had felt lost at Anulika's silence, his mother was the only person he could call to help him. His mother loved Anulika in a way Dozie sometimes marveled at. The love had been sparked at first sight.
"She is my special daughter, the one I expected," was all his mother said whenever she took sides with Anulika and he complained that she seemed to love her more that she did him.
"Dozey come to the table," Anulika called, causing him to shake his head.
"I can't seem to get used to that name, even after all these years! Your mates are calling their husbands honey, sugar, buttercup, chocolate, sweetheart, and you are here calling me Dozey even on our anniversary, I don't know what to do with you," Dozie said with feigned indignation as he joined her at the dining table.
"You love that name, only you have it!" Anulika replied with a laugh, "I can shout Dozey in a room filled with different husbands and only you will turn, but if I call honey, or sugar, or those other names you mentioned, imagine how many men would respond!"
"Now when you put it that way, I can't complain," Dozie said before he began eating.
When she was sure he was focused on the food, Anulika took his right hand and waiting for him to look at her, apologized again. "I'm truly sorry."
Dozie nodded, and gave her a stare. He didn't talk while eating, so he expected his stare to pass the message.
"I know," Anulika said, "We will talk. I just wanted you to know how sorry I am."
Dozie turned back to his meal with a smile.
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When he was done eating, his mother called them to sit by her side, and suggested to them a way to get their own child or children.
"I think you both should try out adoption," she said, getting straight to the point. Putting up her hands to still the immediate rejection which she expected from Anulika, she continued. "I just want you to know that that is an option. The world has enough children with nobody to care for them. Also, the love between a mother and a child is not always about who gave birth to him or who breastfed him. It is a love for another human who looks up to you with trust, another human who you get to lead through life, another human whom you are responsible for. It is a pure love of selflessness."
There was silence, but Anulika shook her head as tears poured down her eyes. She was not doing this. It was either she had her own child, or she would remain like this. What would people say? How will she explain to the child later in life that she was not the real mother? What if she never finds a reason to love the child?
"No!" she shouted, unable to hold it in. "I am not having this discussion." Taking in breaths to calm herself down, she continued. "Mummy thank you, but I want my own, my flesh and blood, my DNA replication, my copy. Then I can say I have a child." With that, she ran to her room with tears, for the second time that day.
"I didn't know she will react this way," Mrs. Onyeka said to her son. I didn't want to tell you first, I wanted both of you to hear me together. Please talk to her to see it as an option. Sometime life is easier to face when you realize you have options, good options. I will be on my way."
After putting his mother in a cab, Dozie went back into the house, thinking of ways to approach the matter.
He didn't tell his mother, but he was also thinking in that line and he considered her opinion a sign that it could work out.
Knowing that there was no way he could leave his wife and go back to the office, he called to say he was done for the day.
"God please help me," he muttered as he ended the call and walked towards their room. 'The talk' would have to wait, as his wife was in tears.
Fishing out the gift he got her, he prayed it would at least bring a smile on her face, as that was part of his vows on their wedding day; to always try to make her smile.
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Today is Watercooler Challenge day! This one is a double challenge using a silhouette and a watercolored background. Of course, if you're one of my Canadian friends, it's a watercoloured background. (Yeah, I can speak Canadian.)
Here's Heidi's inspiration piece.
I challenged myself to use a set I don't normally thing about – Lovely as a Tree. It's been around forever, and I just forget we still have it. I stamped the image, then embossed it with black powder. For the background, I spritzed the Shimmery White card stock with water (so the ink would run better), then dripped Classic Ink over it with an aqua painter.
I added the sentiment in a word bubble, because it's supposed to look like a cloud. At least, after I added it, I thought it looked like a cloud. It's like a piece of music or work of art that you have to interpret in school. The students have all kinds of great ideas that the composer or artist probably didn't even think about when he/she was creating it. It just happened.
You can play along with the challenge by creating a project using the challenge, then uploading it to the Watercooler Challenge blog. If your card is chosen as a fave, you can add our cool badge to your blog or web site!
I'd better hit the Publish button now. I just realized this post is horribly late. (Sorry WCC friends!)
Thanks for stopping by Stamping with Buffy. Have a wonderful day!


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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Tick Tock - Ring in the New Year!!!
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I love the clocks (and the sound!!) on your wall! The last house we had in Montana (8 years ago) also had a long wall with no windows. It is a challenge! I found various types/sizes of frames and put pics of my family, old & new, into them. It was really amazing when I was done! It took me about 9 years to collect everything. Whenever someone came over they stood there perusing "my wall". It always led to stories which I loved to tell!ReplyDelete
Keep your eyes out there! You will find what you're looking for!!
Happiest of New Year's to you!
Omg! Love the clocks!!!ReplyDelete
Your clock wall looks beautiful!ReplyDelete
love your clocks. My favorites are the copper one and the patina copper one!ReplyDelete
I think this is so cool! Love the clocks :)ReplyDelete
Love the clocks! I grew up in a house with over 100 clocks on the walls throughout. They all ticked, they all chimed - some every 15 minutes. To this day I need the sound of at least one ticking clock to sleep and I learned to never try and make a prank call from my home phone ( before caller ID - the background ticking always gave me away). ;0)ReplyDelete
That looks great Roni. Very novel idea and something you will be able to add to.ReplyDelete


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The Delicate Situation - "Decisions, Indecisions"
Got a girl crush on: The Delicate Situation
This delightful song fell into my lap this morning and I thought it'd be the perfect aural complement to Dan-ah Kim's work I posted earlier. So, I implore you to hit that play button and listen to it while scrolling through her pieces in the previous post below.
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Date of Award
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Restricted Access Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Field of Study
Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
First Advisor
Abbot F. Clark
Second Advisor
Eugene E. Quist
Third Advisor
Thomas Yorio
DeFaller, Joseph M., Mechanism of Action and Clinical Efficacy of AL-3789, an Angiostatic Steroid. Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacology), December, 1996, 115 pp., 11 tables, 31 illustrations, reference list, 115 titles. Angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels, is important in cancerous tumor growth, diabetes, and degenerative diseases. During angiogenesis, proliferating vascular endothelial cells from blood vessels secrete proteinases, including urokinase (uPA) and stromelysin-1 (MMP-3), which dissolve the extracellular matrix and allow them to migrate and form new blood vessels. In this investigation the angiostatic effects of AL-3789, an angiostatic steroid, were investigated in in vitro human cell models and human clinical trials. The angiostatic mechanism of action of this agent at 10^-5 molar concentration was demonstrated to include: 1) inhibition of lipopolysaccharide-induced uPA and MMP-3 production by human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-L), 2) dose-dependent inhibition of HMVEC-L proliferation, and 3) alteration in the expression of approximately 1% of HMVEC-L proteins visualized by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (2D-PAGE). These protein changes are similar in magnitude to those caused by glucocorticoids, which act via an intracellular/intranuclear glucocorticoid receptor. The clinical efficacy of AL-3789 in preventing re-neovascularization and recurrence of malignant pterygia following surgical excision in humans was demonstrated by topical ocular dosing of a 1.0% suspension three times daily in a double-masked, randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled trial. Pterygium is a chronic condition in which neovascularized fibrotic tissue grows over the cornea to eventually obstruct the visual axis in some patients. Computer image analysis of serial photographs for each patient following surgery showed a re-neovascularization growth rate following pterygium excision of 1.58 mm^2/week for patients treated with placebo compared to 0.78 mm^2/week exhibited by the AL-3789 treated group (p <0.05, ANOVA). Pterygia recurred in 71% of the placebo group compared to 42% of the AL-3789 treated group (p<0.05, Chi-square contingency test). In conclusion, the angiostatic steroid AL-3789 inhibits neovascularization in part by decreasing vascular endothelial cell proliferation and proteinase (urokinase and stromelysin-1) secretion. AL-3789 treatment significantly inhibits re-neovascularization and recurrence rates following malignant pterygium excision in humans.
DeFaller, Joseph M., Mechanism of Action and Clinical Efficacy of AL-3789, an Angiostatic Steroid. Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacology), December, 1996, 115 pp., 11 tables, 31 illustrations, reference list, 115 titles W 4 D313m 1996
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About the ProductComa Wood is a new stool that adds to the already existing Coma collection designed by Josep Lluscà, extended to provide new features and aesthetic possibilities to public and residential spaces, following the latest trends in interior design. Coma Wood is a stool that stands out for its 4 legs in beech wood and natural oak from sustainable forests with all current certificates, and for its characteristic seat, which is available in polypropylene, or upholstered wood and leather, offering a contrast among materials, besides enhancing the natural elegance of wood. In a Nordic style, Coma Wood is currently manufactured in its 4 wooden legs version and in 2 different heights (650 and 750mm). High versions also feature a footrest made with chromed steel tube and with the possibility of being lacquered with ENEA's available colours. Coma Wood is a functional, practical, versatile, durable and contemporary design seat. Its wide range of finishes and combinations of materials offer a product that adapts to a host of facilities. This minimalistic looking, oak or beech 4-legged stool has a smart, simple design that affords comfortable seating, with multiple finishes and materials being available. It comes in three heights; high, medium and a lower bench style, which makes it ideal for a wide range of spaces, especially those where there is little free room.
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In 1984, Eredu S. Coop, a Spanish manufacturer of outdoor furniture, decided to turn their hand to furniture compatible with the office and home market instead. It was obviously the right decision. Launching their new products at the FIM Trade Fair in Valencia, Enea demonstrated a certain flair for modern contract furniture suitable for spaces ranging from private interiors and offices, to hotels, restaurants, auditoriums and conference halls. The critical acclaim to this fledgling company was immediate, and ENEA continues to surprise with its innovation, versatility, comfort and functionality.
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#330: Kelly in Vegas, Cubs, Vikings, Gophers' restraining order, Megyn vs. Newt
Bob and Sam are joined by Kelly in Vegas, the Pioneer Press' Kevin Cusick and business and leisure attorney Jeff O'Brien in a fun and informative episode of The BS Show. They touch on football, the Cubs, the restraining order against several Gophers players, the Megyn Kelly-Newt Gingrich brouhaha and much more. Also, psychic Ruth Lordan offers her Vibe of the Day.Download MP3 iTunes Stitcher player.fm RSS


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The story goes that in 2011, CJ applied for a job as a post-production assistant at Dreamworks but never heard back.
Not to be passed over by someone less awesome, he then made this video resume, cobbling together footage of Steven Spielberg from an interview the director did in 1993.
Truly CJ's story is an inspiring one about the lengths one man would go to not get a job from Dreamworks and possibly be blacklisted from ever working there.
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text: Let's just say that he didn't get the nickname "Money" Mayweather for nothing. Last night the undefeated boxer put on a mega-party for his daughter Iyanna, and if you know anything about Floyd Mayweather, the man doesn't do anything halfway. As it was her sweet sixteen, the proud papa pulled out any and all stops booking two of the biggest names in the music industry to perform: Drake and Future.


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Whether you are new to the history of art world or someone who wishes to brush up on their existing knowledge, these talks set in an award winning gallery and museum might be just what you are looking for. Suitable for age 16+. Advance booking required.
The essence of Surrealism is rooted in Freud's work on the interpretation of dreams, with the idea that dreams can seem more 'real' than everyday reality. The other important element is the idea of the 'automatic', when a work of art is created directly from the subconscious, as though the artist has no control over what his or her pencil or brush will produce.
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The Mail — Marine archaeologists have returned to the ancient shipwreck of Antikythera to learn more about its luxurious and extravagant artefacts.
During the latest dive experts spent a total of 40 hours on the sea bed to unearth more than 50 new treasures.
These include the remains of a bone flute, a pawn from an ancient board game, fine glassware and a bronze armrest believed to have been part of a throne.
During the latest dive experts spent a total of 40 hours on the sea bed to unearth more than 50 new treasures. These included the remains of a bone flute, a pawn from an ancient board game, fine glassware and a bronze armrest believed to have been part of a throne.
The shipwreck dates to circa 65 BC and was discovered by Greek fishermen in 1900 off the southwestern Aegean island of Antikythera.
A year later, four giant marble horses were discovered on the wreck by sponge divers and it is thought these formed part of a complex of statues involving a warrior in a chariot that was pulled by the horses.
In total, divers salvaged 36 marble statues of mythological heroes and gods, a life-sized bronze statue of an athlete, scores of luxury items and the skeletal remains of crew and passengers.
They also found fragments of the world's first computer called the Antikythera Mechanism – a geared mechanical device that encoded the movements of the planets and stars, and predicted eclipses.
The highly complex mechanism, consisting of up to 40 bronze cogs and gears, was used by the ancient Greeks to track the cycles of the solar system.
It was so advanced, it took another 1,500 years for an astrological clock of similar sophistication to be made in Europe.
Last year, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) launched a long-term research program at the site with the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports to excavate the wreck.
At the time, the researchers created a high-resolution, 3D map of the site using stereo cameras mounted on an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).
This map covers a staggering 113,020 square feet (10,500 square metres) of sea floor.
This year's expedition from 26 August to 16 September, included 40 hours of diving time and the divers were joined by four professional archaeologists for the first time.
They performed controlled excavation to the highest scientific standard using the multi-dimensional map for guidance, at depths of 180ft (55-metre).
It was the first scientific excavation of the wreck and launched the first comprehensive study of all of its artefacts.
During the multi-year program the team expects to recover artefacts and ancient artwork still buried in the seafloor, and recreate the history of the ship's cargo and its final voyage.
'This shipwreck is far from exhausted,' said project co-director Dr. Brendan Foley, a marine archaeologist with WHOI.
'Every single dive on it delivers fabulous finds, and reveals how the "1 per cent" lived in the time of Caesar.'
In addition to Dr Foley, the 2015 exploration at Antikythera was conducted by the Greek Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities under director Dr. Ageliki Simosi and field archaeologists Dr. Theotokis Theodoulou and Dr. Dimitris Kourkoumelis.
The ten-man dive team used advanced technical diving equipment including closed-circuit rebreathers and trimix breathing gases, performing 61 dives in 10 days of diving on the wreck.
Underwater archaeologists looking for buried treasures from an ancient shipwreck in Greece have been using a high-tech 'Exosuit'
The Exosuit, built in Canada by Nuytco Research, lets divers reach depths of 492ft (150 metres).
It is made of aluminium, with 18 joints in the arms and legs.
The suit is able to supply oxygen for up to 50 hours, and maintains communication with the surface via an optical cable.
It also has four 1.6 horsepower thrusters on the back to help the diver move around underwater at relatively high speeds.
Each suit weighs between 35 (226kg) and 42 stone (272kg).
Prices start at around £360,000 ($588,000)
A remotely operated vehicle monitored and recorded all diving activities, and served as a communications link between divers and support personnel on the surface.
Meanwhile, a metal detection survey of the site revealed that metallic targets are dispersed over an area of around 130 feet by 165 feet (40 x 50 metres).
This is thought to match the wreck's debris field, indicating the size of the ship that sank off the cliffs of Antikythera.
Previously recovered artifacts from the Antikythera Shipwreck are on display in a special exhibition 'Der Versunkene Schatz das Schiffswrack von Antikythera' [The Sunken Treasure of the Antikythera Shipwreck] at the Basel Antiquities Museum in Switzerland.
The exhibition runs until March and it is the first time that these ancient treasures have been allowed to leave the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.


text: In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops apply Catholic teaching to many important issues affecting human life and dignity. One issue is "Wars, terror, and violence which raise serious moral questions on the use of force and its human and moral costs in a dangerous world, particularly the absence of justice, security, and peace in the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East" (Introductory Note). Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to read the statement and access helpful resources, such as a video from Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick on the Holy Land.


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Performance Evaluation of RC Buildings Designed as per Indian Seismic Codes: A Study on Frames with Vertical Geometric Irregularity
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Analyses on RC frames designed as per the Indian standards (IS 1893:2002 and IS 13920:1993 (2008)) and draft proposal (IITK-GSDMA EQ 11 v 4.0, 2008) are done in this paper. Based on the results, certain provisions in the latest codes (IS 1893:2016 and IS 13920:2016) are reviewed. The study is focused on frames with vertical geometric irregularity. However, analyses of regular frames are also done to make certain comparisons. The necessity of strengthening/retrofitting for the buildings located in places whose seismic zones are revised as per IS 1893:2002 is also examined. Regular structures are found to sustain the earthquake events with sufficient safety. The design of regular frames can be made more economic by reducing their design base shear. The column/beam moment-capacity ratio (M.R.) in IS 13920:2016 is found uneconomical for regular frames. Improvements to the design of irregular frames can be made by reducing their response reduction (R) factors and following the M.R. value of 1.4 adopted in the recent code (13920:2016).
KeywordsIndian Standard Seismic codes Design base shear Vertically irregular frames Strong column–weak beam action Ductile detailing Performance levels
The authors are thankful to Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India for Funding this project.
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I wanted a veggie garden this year, partly for the veggies but partly for the kids. To show them how food grows. I never imagined how good it would feel eating something that we grew.
We started out with a plan: the perfect spot beside the deck, some dirt and some wood. J worked his magic and, with help from the kids, built the garden.
Building the garden
Putting the dirt in
Because of our late start and lack of foresight, we didn't start our plants from seed but instead bought plants and put those in the garden.
We have cucumber, cherry tomato, green and orange bell peppers, sweet banana peppers, hot peppers, chives (from the neighbours), zucchini (from my parents), and a mystery plant (J is withholding this information).
First planting
As you can see, everything is growing extremely well and soon we will have more tomatoes and peppers than we know what to do with.
We're still working on getting the kids to not pick green tomatoes but other than that it's going really well. In not too long we'll be drowning in tomatoes and peppers for sure. I'm really glad we have our little garden.
{Linking up with Jenni from the blog and Mrs. Three in three.}
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Wordless{ish} Wednesday - Our garden
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Wow, that is awesome! I really want to plant a fruit and vegetable garden someday, too!ReplyDelete
lovely garden. we did a garden in containers this year and it has been very successful. we are still waiting on our tomatoes to turn red though.ReplyDelete
That's awesome! We started small this year, with one upside down cherry tomato plant. The first tomato is slowly turning red, and it's very exciting! lol! Having the plant hanging upside down and off the ground has taken care of little fingers picking the green tomatoes ;)ReplyDelete
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Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled in this matter and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I conclude that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that the relevant circumstances described in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (hereinafter "INA"), exist with respect to Lashkar i Jhangvi. Therefore, I intend to designate that organization as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219(a) of the INA.
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Fleming football coach John King is no stranger to fielding teams that were young going into the season, but eventually evolved into state competitors and state champions.
This is one of those years the Wildcats are "finding" their way with a young, but progressing team.
Fleming grew quite a bit, according to their coach, in Friday's home game against a very good Cody-Kilgore, Neb. Cowboys squad.
Both teams traded blows until Cody-Kilgore escaped with a 48-46 victory in the thrilling six-man matchup. Cody-Kilgore improves to 4-0 and is ranked second in Nebraska six-man football.
After graduating six seniors last year, Fleming is 1-2 on the season with four seniors — Matthew Tanner, Kolton Dickinson, Kobryn Mann and Paul Asfeld. Last year the Wildcats were 10-1 and champions of the North Division before losing to Hi-Plains 38-32 in the semi-finals of the 6-man state playoffs.
Hi-Plains went on to capture the state title in 2016.
Coach King is also breaking in a starting freshman quarterback for the fourth time since the 2005 season, with the most recent Kade Comstock, who started his second career game Friday against Cody-Kilgore.
Comstock is in good company, following Cody Cox from 2005-08, Tanner Serrato from 2009-12 and Jaxon King in 2013-16.
Cox, Serrato and King went on to have outstanding careers at Fleming, and King saw his young quarterback and team take a big step in Friday's game.
"I don't like having a freshman starting at quarterback every fourth year," King laughed, but that makes the next three years a lot better.
"But we grew up a ton as a team," he added. "We could have been blown out by this team because I know that Cody-Kilgore is a good team. But just because we went toe-to-toe with them made me even more excited for the rest of the year."
After the Cowboys took an early 6-0 lead, Fleming sophomore Brandon Williams scored on a two-yard run to knot the score at 6-6 going into the second quarter.
Cody-Kilgore scored back-to-back touchdowns in the second quarter to jump out to a 19-6 lead before Williams found pay dirt once again with 1:23 left in the first half on a 43-yard pass from Comstock, closing the lead to 19-14 at halftime
The third quarter was fast and furious as both teams traded punches, with Fleming striking first on a 23-yard touchdown run by Dickinson at the 8:22 mark.
Sophomore Dylan Nolde booted the two-point conversion, giving the Wildcats their first lead of the game at 22-19.
But that lead was very short-lived as Cody-Kilgore answered with a quick TD, re-taking the lead at 26-22.
The Wildcats wasted no time with the counter-punch, scoring on a 24-yard TD pass from Comstock to Tanner, who lunged the ball over the goal line over senior Kenny Wollens of the Cowboys.
The PAT failed but Fleming was back on top 28-26 with 4:40 left in the third quarter.
But the scoring didn't stop there as Cody-Kilgore came back with another quick touchdown to go back ahead 32-28. Comstock found Tanner once again for a 37-yard touchdown and Nolde's kick was good, giving the lead back to Fleming at 36-32.
The visitors added another touchdown with 1:35 left in the third period and went into the final frame leading 39-36.
The Wildcats threatened to re-take the lead early in the fourth quarter but were stopped at the Cowboys' four-yard line.
After a huge defensive stop of their own by the Wildcats, Fleming sustained an impressive nine-play, 62-yard drive that culminated in a 26-yard pass from Comstock to Williams.
The PAT kick was good and Fleming seemed to be in control with a 44-39 lead with just 2:01 showing on the clock.
But with :42 left, junior Tyler Ravencroft scored on a two-yard plunge, giving the lead back to the Cowboys at 46-44.
An incomplete pass of fourth down by the Wildcats sealed the deal for Cody-Kilgore in a hard-fought battle with the Wildcats.
Comstock played a solid game, completing 7-out-of-11 passes for 156 yards and no interceptions. Last week against Arickaree/Woodlin, Comstock threw two TD passes in his varsity debut.
Williams had three catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns and Tanner caught four passes for 74 yards and a pair of TD's.
Dickenson ran the ball 22 times for 144 yards and a touchdown and Williams had 12 carries for 30 yards and a TD.
On defense Tanner had 18 tackles, Mann 14 and Williams and freshman Chris Goss 11 each.
"The kids grew up across the board from the freshman to seniors a lot tonight," Coach King observed. "Cody-Kilgore is as an athletic team as we will play the rest of the year. And our guys know what they are capable of doing just by staying up with them."
Fleming stared out the season with a tough 31-25 North Division loss at North Park on the final play of the game, but came back with a 38-32 non-league victory last week against Arickaree/Woodlin.
Fleming will play at Hay Springs, Neb. Saturday before returning home Sept. 29 for a division game against Weldon Valley.
Fleming has won the North Division the last two years, but King predicts his team will be challenged in 2017.
"Our league is pretty tough again this year," he said. "Peetz and Prairie are pretty strong teams and we will have tough games every night.
"We need to win enough games to get into the playoffs and not lose close games like we have. Getting into the playoffs would be a big step for these kids, and I can see the progress they made tonight and I expect that to continue."


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Hope the Monday Blues aren't too bad today! I just got back from a holiday in Malaga and I'm so happy to be able to spend some time by myself and with my family.
I love the job I do but the truth is it can get a little overwhelming sometimes- so spending some time at home is never a bad thing.
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John Murdoch: Instructor and director
I love both instructing and being executive director at the center. It is a perfect combination of being around so many talented people and being able to positively affect the figurative arts in the area.
Training: American Academy of Art, Chicago, scholarship. Atelier LeSueur, Minneapolis. The Atelier, Minneapolis. School of Representational Art, Chicago.
Teaching: Bucks County Classical Arts Center, Gold Light Studio; Founder, Instructor, Princeton Arts Council; Instructor, Princeton University; Instructor, Montgomery Middle School Artist in Residence
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Lisa Kennedy: Instructor
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Now that we're settled in Sarasota, it's nice to reflect back on our time in Sebastian and training at Canal 54. The Sebastian/Vero Beach area began to feel more like a home and less like a training trip by the end as we got to know our neighbors, the right radio stations for the right moods, and a few local groups. Ask anyone on our team, and they will say the number one quality setting Sebastian apart from other training locations is the community. We met Tom Lange and his high school athletes right away and frequently crossed paths at the boathouse; the Sebastian River parents helped us out with excursions to local spots; we connected with an awesome gym, Treasure Coast CrossFit; and the kids at Fellsmere elementary were a fantastic audience for a afternoon of inspirational talks. A BIG thank you is in order to the Sebastian community for welcoming us with open arms. I hope you enjoyed having us as much as I enjoyed being there!
Here's catching up on a few of those events (see Maggie's recent blog post for corresponding pictures). Coach Tom of Sebastian River High School Crew organized an informal Q&A in the school's very nice 700-seat auditorium. After having fun testing the acoustics, we sat on stage and chatted with athletes and parents. Afterwards a few girls asked me about lifting (specifically: "How do I get jacked quads?") and 2k pacing strategies, which was pretty cool.
Later that week, we set up an afternoon of talks at Fellsmere Elementary. Via contacts from a CrossFitter who works at the school, I met with the principal (Mr. E, as the kids call him) to scheme a program that would be inspirational and motivational for 600+ little kiddos divided into three 30-minute talks. It had been a long time since I'd been to the principal's office! The visit exceeded expectations on all fronts. The kids were fantastic. When asked, they responded that their heroes were mom and dad, they jumped out of their seats screaming "YEAH SCIENCE!!" when Liz shared her favorite subject (similar reaction for Star Wars, Frid's favorite movie series), and of course they asked hilarious questions. We brought a boat and oars for them to see and John commentated the quad's 2014 World Cup race on a big screen, during which Mr. E started a "U-S-A! U-S-A!" chant. Afterwards, many produced autograph instruments—an inch-long blue crayon, a fat pink highlighter, an orange glitter gel pen—and asked for our autograph, often followed by a hug.
In a voice the size of her, one tiny kindergartner told me she too wanted to go to the Olympics, in the same sport as me—rowing! What good is a dream if it isn't shared? Thank you to Mr. E and Fellsmere Elementary for inspiring and motivating us with your infectious energy, we had a great time.
Our social calendar exploded (relatively speaking) on our last weekend in Sebastian. On Saturday evening, Treasure Coast CrossFit invited us to be guests of honor at a gym-wide party. We've met quite a few members through teaching erg classes, so it was great to kick back and relax with familiar faces over a delicious dinner. The following Sunday, a parent on the high school team hosted a little gathering at her popular local hangout, the Tiki Bar. Good weather, good people, and cornhole by the beach—doesn't get much better!
Stay tuned for updates from Sarasota! Racing begins Sunday with the Men's 4x time trial at 5pm.