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By the age of 22, Richard Hughes was a graduate student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and had been promoted to the Arkansas State Board of Health by Governor Huckabee. But in March of 2006, his life took a drastic turn. Hughes was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, stage four Glioblastoma.
Hughes' neurosurgeon opted for a craniotomy and chemotherapy. After getting a second opinion, Hughes learned that he actually had Ganglioglioma grade 2 cancer and, assuredly, a more curative cancer. "Cancer turned my life upside down," says Hughes. "It made me assess my life. My faith got me through it."
Now cancer free, Hughes uses his position on the State Board of Health to help others who are fighting cancer. A graduate student at UAMS, Hughes is getting his Masters in Public Health and is focusing on public health campaigns in Arkansas. "Growing up my focus was on politics and policy, and after having cancer, my perspective shifted to health policy," says Hughes.
Hughes is also active in American Cancer Society advocacy initiatives, including volunteering for the ACS CAN Fight Back Express bus that rolled through the state in July 2008. He has also had the opportunity to lobby in Washington D.C., along with other volunteers, for FDA regulation of tobacco products and for increased funding for cancer research.
A Jonesboro native and graduate of Arkansas State University, Hughes is enjoying his time working to promote health policy throughout the state. "I want to help others who are facing cancer, and health policy is my niche," says Hughes.
For more information on the American Cancer Society's advocacy initiatives or how to become a volunteer, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/takeaction.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Fighting Cancer On Capitol Hill
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Cancer Will Be World's Top Killer
Cancer will overtake heart disease as the world's top killer by 2010, part of a trend that should more than double global cancer cases and deaths by 2030, international health experts said in a report released Tuesday.
Rising tobacco use in developing countries is believed to be a huge reason for the shift, particularly in China and India, where 40 percent of the world's smokers now live.
So is better diagnosing of cancer, along with the downward trend in infectious diseases that used to be the world's leading killers.
Cancer diagnoses around the world have steadily been rising and are expected to hit 12 million this year. Global cancer deaths are expected to reach 7 million, according to the new report by the World Health Organization.
An annual rise of 1 percent in cases and deaths is expected — with even larger increases in China, Russia and India. That means new cancer cases will likely mushroom to 27 million annually by 2030, with deaths hitting 17 million.
Underlying all this is an expected expansion of the world's population — there will be more people around to get cancer.
By 2030, there could be 75 million people living with cancer around the world, a number that many health care systems are not equipped to handle.
"This is going to present an amazing problem at every level in every society worldwide," said Peter Boyle, director of the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Boyle spoke at a news conference with officials from the American Cancer Society, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Cancer Institute of Mexico.
The "unprecedented" gathering of organizations is an attempt to draw attention to the global threat of cancer, which isn't recognized as a major, growing health problem in some developing countries.
"Where you live shouldn't determine whether you live," said Hala Moddelmog, Komen's chief executive.
The organizations are calling on governments to act, asking the U.S. to help fund cervical cancer vaccinations and to ratify an international tobacco control treaty.
Concerned about smoking's impact on cancer rates in developing countries in the decades to come, the American Cancer Society also announced it will provide a smoking cessation counseling service in India.
"If we take action, we can keep the numbers from going where they would otherwise go," said John Seffrin, the cancer society's chief executive officer.
Other groups are also voicing support for more action.
"Cancer is one of the greatest untold health crises of the developing world," said Dr. Douglas Blayney, president-elect of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
"Few are aware that cancer already kills more people in poor countries than HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined. And if current smoking trends continue, the problem will get significantly worse," he said in a written statement.
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
Cancer Declines
Publicly released November 25, the "Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer", reported something quite remarkable: for the first time in the ten-year history of these reports, cancer incidence and death rates for both men and women are declining. Though cancer death rates have been decreasing since the early 1990s, the new report highlights that cancer incidence rates are dropping as well.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life volunteers have been a critical part of the fight against cancer for the past 25 years and can take pride in the news that every dollar raised is helping to fund major progress in our mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
One In Three
One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. That is a scary statistic. Think about that the next time your are in a group of people. One out of three will be diagnosed with cancer.
That is why we are involved in Relay For Life. The funds raised at Relay events save lives by funding cutting-edge cancer research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts, and life-affirming patient services. It is because of your involvement that we are able to save lives, help those battling cancer, and empower all to fight back against the disease.
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So apparently in Pokemon X & Y at the "Battle Maison" there is a woman who seems to be trans. She says she used to be a Black Belt, an all male trainer class.
In Japanese, she says
which literally means "To think I was a Black Belt just half a year ago. Modern medicine sure is amazing!"
as an extra bonus, Black Belts are referred to in Japanese as カラテおう, which means "karate king" and is explicitly male.
(extra extra bonus: she is a known thing in the Japanese fandom and there is (somewhat tasteless) fanart of her.)
Good job Pokemons! I am surprised it was handled as well as that even for such a small appearance.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Nineteen (19) members of the Harvard men's heavyweight and lightweight crew teams earned Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) All-Academic distinction, as announced by the IRA Board of Stewards.
From the heavyweight squad, Josh Bernstein, Pat Dowling, Rory Glover, Will Hakim, Achim Harzheim, Jessi Izhakoff, Nick Jaroszewicz, Peter Lehner, Alex Uruchurtu, Andrew Reed, Jeff Rogers, Craig Slater and Eric Slater were honored.
Six from the lightweight crew – Alexander Bonorris, Shane Bouchard, Andrew Campbell, Samuel Frum, Ian Klein, Alexander Newell – were recognized.
For a student-athlete to be eligible, he must be at least a sophomore in standing and completed one full year at his respective institution; maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.35 or higher; earned an institutional letter; and competed at the 2014 Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta.


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FAQ Black is White Hydrosonic
Everything you ever wanted to know – and more.
I've seen that there are other toothbrush heads. Do they are fit?
Yes, all our toothbrush heads fit on all our hydrosonic toothbrushes. This includes the CHS 200 sensitive and the CHS 300 power. They both support the hydrodynamic effect, but are slightly larger than the BIW 259 that comes with the Hydrosonic Black Is White. Why not give them a try?
Full speed!
Are 32,000 or 42,000 movements full speed now?
In fact 42,000 movements per minute are full speed. However, this is very fast, or so fast in fact, that the filaments cannot make the full movement in this time. This is why it feels softer, even though more movement is happening, and why it's called the "soft" mode. At 32,000 movements per minute the filaments can extend fully and thus provide an optimum clean, which we call "Intensive".
Imagine you have windscreen wipers that move 32,000 times per minute and with each movement they reach the edge of the windscreen, so that you get a premium field of vision. If the windscreen wipers move 42,000 times in the same time they are no longer able to reach right to the edge of the windscreen. Our recommendation: 32,000 is more than 42,000 although this might sound strange. Less is more!
The idea that you have to change the toothbrush head every three months is just a marketing ploy, isn't it?
Of course, we're delighted when you buy our toothbrush heads. However, there's a very good reason why you should change the brush head every three months at the latest (sooner if you have braces or you clean your teeth more frequently than the standard two times daily for two or three minutes). With time the filaments wear down and that means that the cleaning performance is no longer 100%. Another reason that is given is that bacteria tend to collect in the brush head. We don't necessarily see this as a reason – after all, they're your bacteria. However, if you suffer from periodontitis this is a different matter. Please discuss the frequency that you should change your brush head with your dentist. Also it's sensible to change the brush head after a cold. Otherwise you're just hanging on to the bacteria.
Tooth cleaning!
How do I do it correctly?
Place the brush head half on the tooth and half on the gum. Remain in this position for three to four seconds. Possibly move the brush once or twice into the space to the left and right of the tooth, but only very gently. Then do the same with the next tooth. Remember: The less movement you make the better. Leave the machine to do the work. Watch our video at www.curaprox.com.
Can I increase the hydrodynamic effect?
Some people actually take a small sip of water when they clean their teeth to increase the hydrodynamic turbulence. However, no studies have been carried out on this. It certainly can't do any harm and it also sounds very reasonable. However, studies that have been carried out on the efficacy of the hydrodynamic effect have been based just on the normal toothpaste-saliva-water mix that is created when you brush your teeth.
I've heard that hydrosonic toothbrushes also brush between the teeth. Is that true?
Yes and no. Yes: The hydrodynamic effect ensures that teeth are cleaned up to two millimetres into the gaps between the teeth, even if the brushes themselves cannot access the gaps. So you don't need to worry if you forget to floss or to use your interdental brushes from time to time. No: Flossing the front teeth and using interdental brushes on the other teeth is exactly what you need to do. Despite highly sophisticated hydrosonic toothbrushes with a hydrodynamic effect. Our recommendation: Ask your dentist or dental hygienist what you should use for the different gaps between your teeth. Perhaps it's a bit presumptuous to say this, but it's also true: On the whole dental practitioners tend to recommend our interdental brushes.
It won't charge!
Something is wrong – my Black is White won't charge up.
Check you have plugged the cable in properly. It is particularly important to check whether the USB connector is plugged into the mains adapter properly.
My device is plugged in correctly, but it isn't charging up.
It may be something to do with either the charger or the hand-held unit. To find out which, carry out the following test: switch on the hand-held unit and place it on the plugged-in charger. If the hand-held unit switches off automatically, the charger is OK. If it continues running, then there is something wrong with the charger. You can return the faulty device and request a replacement.
It doesn't clean!
My device doesn't seem to clean properly. Am I doing something wrong?
The bristles have probably started to wear out by now. Try with a new brush head. If it still feels the same, please contact us.
Mind the gap!
There is a gap between the brush head and the hand-held unit. Does the brush head not fit properly there?
Please note the importance of this gap. If the brush head were placed on the hand-held unit without this small amount of free space, the vibrations would be blocked and not transmitted properly as a result. So this gap ensures there is enough room for the vibration to spread. This is a metaphor for the way we should live. A little freedom gives us the vibrancy we need to get us going.
It splutters!
My device seems to have short breakdowns from time to time.
That's right. Every thirty seconds the device takes a short break. This is how it tells you that the average cleaning time for one quadrant of the jaw is up. Don't let this worry you and always spend more rather than less time cleaning.
It doesn't stop any more!
My device no longer stops automatically after two minutes.
That's right. Two minutes is the time dreamt up by a marketing department but not by a dentist. However, teeth are relatively well cleaned after two minutes. Ideally you should spend three to four seconds on each tooth, and on each side. Remember there are three: Tongue and cheek side plus chewing surface. If you have 28 teeth (in fact everyone has 32, four of which are hidden wisdom teeth) that makes 84 sides. Multiplied by three seconds that makes 252 seconds, which is more than four minutes. Curaprox recommends that you clean for as long as is necessary. This means that you should decide when you've finished.
It doesn't lock!
Can I lock the device so that it doesn't start up in my suitcase?
The Hydrosonic Black Is White doesn't lock, I'm afraid. That wouldn't be right for it. The best idea is to use the travel case. It has been specially designed to keep your Hydrosonic Black Is White safe and sound.
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Can I use my toothbrush in the shower?
Like all hydrosonic toothbrushes the Hydrosonic Black Is White is water resistant but not waterproof. So our recommendation is clear: No.
Two years!
Has my toothbrush had it after two years when the guarantee runs out?
We would hate to think so. There are two things you can do to prolong the life of your toothbrush. Only recharge the battery when it is flat. And don't keep the Hydrosonic Black Is White upright when it is not in use but lay it on its side. This is because: Where the brush is fitted there is a small plastic coating to prevent water from entering the device but to enable the power to reach the brushes. If you stand the brush upright the toothpaste and water mixture cannot drain away. It mineralises on the plastic and over time small cracks appear, water is then able to enter the device and eventually it will no longer work If you rinse this area well after use and lay the device on its side, these tiny cracks have little chance of occurring.
Two tricks!
What can I do to keep my Hydrosonic Black Is White happy?
There are a couple of things, and these apply to pretty much any sonic toothbrush: First: Only charge the battery when it is empty. Second: After using your Hydrosonic Black Is White, don't stand it up, but leave it lying flat. This is because of the plastic surround where the brush is attached, which stops water getting into the device while ensuring the power from the motor is still transmitted to the brush. If you stand the brush up, the mixture of toothpaste and water will not be able to drain away. It becomes mineralised against this plastic, which leads to microscopic cracks over a period of years. Water then gets in and the device no longer works. If you rinse this area thoroughly after use and lie the device flat, these microscopic cracks will only occur in very rare cases.
How do I clean my toothbrush?
The Hydrosonic Black Is White: Just rinse with clean water and possibly dry with a damp, soft cloth. The charger: Do not use any cleaning agents. Unplug and wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
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Smart Downsize: Comfortable and Beautiful
A custom-built Shreveport house with Gallic flair is small in size but has big quality furnishings.
Marlene and Edward Shaw's new Shreveport, Louisiana, home is like an elegantly wrapped small gift box that women anxiously eye, hopeful for a gem inside. The French-inspired architecture doesn't disappoint. Once inside the carved limestone entry, exemplary 18th-century country French and English antiques are proof: Downsizing does not demand any compromise in quality.
Quite the opposite, if you think about it. Downsizing requires distilling. And what's more effective than a tough-love purifying purge to ensure against a farrago of furnishings and fabrics of uneven quality and little cohesion? "You edit away the things not near to your heart, keeping the best," advises Marlene, a designer who won awards for both the home's kitchen and master bedroom. "At the same time, you select those pieces that will benefit and complement the house."
The couple's previous home, a stately Greek Revival on a hilltop, told a tale of Marlene's travels to France and England, where for three decades she's bought antiques for a shop she owns in tandem with her design business. She wanted their new, smaller home to continue the story. "The concept was to design a home with antiques that reflect my work," Marlene says, "and that has an updated look with fresh fabrics."
French 18th-century antiques like the great room's carved fruitwood armoire (check out that gorgeous waxed finish), the entry's more formal serpentine walnut commode, and the dining room's funkier canopy chair attest to Marlene's exacting eye. But viewed out of context, they may overstate her Francophile focus. "I started as an Anglophile," the designer says. "As the years passed, I crossed the channel and starting buying in France."
The French influence does seem to dominate now, but Marlene insists she "could never live with just one style." Case in point: the great room's 18th-century English mahogany secretary. Or its mantel's menagerie of free-spirited French piano-playing monkeys and a more reserved (dare we say judgmental?) terra-cotta English pug. Then there are the breakfast area's English Macclesfield chairs. With their charmingly vulnerable spindle tops, they're natural snuggle buddies with an 18th-century French chestnut farm table and about as charismatic as furniture can be.
"Along with my heightened love of French antiques, I continued to do all the things I've learned over the years in designing this house," says Marlene. "I used clean lines and paired modern accents with antiques."
The clean lines explain why these quintessentially traditional rooms don't reek of museum mustiness. Tip: Little touches of squeaky-clean lines, like the ultra-simple frame above the great room's fireplace, are sometimes all that's needed to counterbalance carved antiques. And as for the modern mix, what's not to love about those crisp tailored chairs in the master bedroom or the sharp edges of the cocktail table in the great room? Tip: Hard geometry like that of the cocktail table is a swift antidote for the squishier lines of oversized upholstered pieces.
As for squishy, not enough can be said about the rank of functionality in Marlene's design hierarchy. "I wanted this house to be easy and comfortable," she says. So much so that she walked away from more modern streamlined upholstered pieces, happily forgoing the hip factor in favor of ultra-comfortable sofas and chairs to relax into gratefully.
"The sofa is like a bed," Marlene says. "I'm tired when I come home from work, but I don't want to go to the bedroom. This is my resting spot. I wanted it deliberately stuffy [as in well-cushioned] and comfy." Benjamin Moore's "Calming Cream" on the walls is the ultimate backdrop of serenity.
"As designers, we all like the hip and the new," she says, "but functionality is one of my top priorities."
Photography: Werner Straube
Interior design: Marlene A. Shaw, Pilgrims' Progress, 6535 Line Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106; 318/868-3383.
The creamy palette of the great room's large Oushak rug is neutral ground for the warm tones of the sink-down upholstered pieces. The armoire is 18th-century fruitwood.
Sofa (#241-94): TRS Furniture, 336/472-7540, trsfurniture.com.
Sofa fabric: discontinued.
Table behind sofa (18th-century French carved wheat-motif fruitwood table); table lamps (custom, antique confit pot): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Drapery (#7-191, discontinued): TRS Furniture, 336/472-7540, trsfurniture.com.
Sheers ("Celeste" #50107C44, discontinued); trim ("Onion Tassel"/Cedar, by Ardleigh, discontinued): Bailey & Griffin, 800/699-6554, baileygriffin.com. Drapery hardware: custom.
Wall paint ("Calming Cream" #OC-105); trim ("China White"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Chandelier: Chelsea House Inc., 800/258-3144, chelseahouseinc.com.
Coffee table; area rug (Oushak reproduction); armoire (antique, fruitwood); painted chairs by armoire (antique): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Lounge chairs and ottoman; chair and ottoman fabric (#55-784K, discontinued): TRS Furniture, 336/472-7540, trsfurniture.com.
Table lamp (antique Staffordshire); dogs (antique Staffordshire): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Table between chairs; art over table (antique, style of Thomas Sidney Cooper): owner's collection.
Chavelle's Niche with Quinces trompe l'oeil painting decorates the mantel.
Mantel: custom limestone.
Art over mantel (Niche with Quinces, by Chavelle): Kevin McPherrin International Gallery, 561/417-9122, kevinmcpherrin.com.
A French trumeau hangs above a 19th-century French commode in the foyer. The antique wall sculpture above the lyre-backed chair with its cheerful yellow cushion is from Charles Faudree Antiques.
Commode (18th-century French fruitwood); urns (antique bronze); trumeau (antique French); chandelier (antique French); lyre-backed chair (antique, from London): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Chair cushion: discontinued.
Area rug (antique Oushak runner): Eliko Antique & Decorative Rugs, 212/725-1600.
Wallpaper (discontinued): Osborne & Little, 877/322-7420, osborneandlittle.com.
Trim paint ("China White"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Antiqued wall sculpture above chair: Charles Faudree Antiques, 918/747-9706.
French antiques, including a Montgolfier chandelier, gilded mirror, and canopy chair join an English breakfront cabinet.
Table (antique, Regency, mahogany): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Lyre-backed chairs (painted reproductions): owner's collection.
Chandelier (antique, French); china cabinet (antique, English); chair with canopy (antique French carved canopy chair): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Chair fabric ("Ming"/ Coral #TG104-5, discontinued): Carleton V Ltd., 718/706-7780, carletonvltd.com.
Buffet (antique English); mirror over buffet (antique French); sconces flanking mirror (antique French); large china dogs (vintage, from Italy): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Area rug ("Natura"/Tama): Stark Carpet Corp., 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Wall paint ("Calming Cream" #OC-105); trim ("China White): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Chargers: discontinued.
Flatware ("Barocco"): Wallace Silver, 800/264-0758, wallacesilver.com.
Glassware: owner's collection.
Placemats: discontinued.
Striped drapery ("Geneva Stripe"/Red, Orange #BR-88136-M16): Brunschwig & Fils, 800/538-1880, brunschwig.com.
Sheers ("Mallika Garden Lacquer"/Red #25341.16): Kravet Couture, 888/457-2838, kravet.com.
Drapery rods ("Church Street Gold Fluted rod"); finials ("Leaf" #F-225): J.L. Anthony, jlanthony.com.
The table is set with English Imperial stoneware and Edinburgh Thistle stemware from Scotland.
Antique tea caddies adorn the sofa table in the great room.
An 18th-century Provençal carved étagère mounted on the wall above the built-in desk displays a collection of French faience plates. Subtle French-vanilla Wood-Mode cabinets allow the walls' custom Venetian plaster with a glazed-on wheat- sheaf motif designed by Marlene to command attention. Flooring is chiseled travertine, and counters are green marble. French reproduction bar stools pull up to the Carrara marble-topped island.
Cabinetry ("Brookhaven"): Wood-Mode, 877/635-7500, wood-mode.com.
Cabinetry finish: French Vanilla on Maple.
Finish on island cabinetry: Cherry.
Hardware: Top Drawer Hardware, 310/319-6291.
Island countertop: Carrara marble.
Flooring: chiseled travertine.
Countertops: Costa Esmeralda granite.
Venetian plaster: by Terry and Mike Mitts, Quality Paper Hanging, 318/470-7265.
Wheat-sheaves stencil (by Marlene A. Shaw); bar stools (French reproduction): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Bar-stool fabric ("Malte" #8885/88, colorway discontinued): Nobilis, 800/464-6670, nobilis.fr.com. Hanging lights over island: discontinued.
Sink (by Shaw); faucet: Rohl, 800/777-9762, rohlhome.com.
Refrigerator; dishwasher; range: KitchenAid, 800/422-1230, kitchenaid.com.
Pot-filler faucet: Grohe America, 800/201-3407, groheamerica.com.
Backsplash tile: tumbled marble.
Medallion behind range (18th-century French fireback, iron): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383. Cornice over range (limestone): Mark Johnson, Natural Stone & Design, 318/925-9157.
Drapery ("Chanticleer"/Brown #51545, by Grey Watkins, discontinued): Stark Fabrics, 212/355-7186.
Shades ("Oriel"): Castec Window shading/Fabritec LLC, 800/828-2500, mycastec.com.
Display cabinet over desk area (antique etagère); desk chair (French reproduction); lamp at desk (custom, mini French confit pot, with Brunschwig & Fils fabric shade); table holding wine rack (antique, French pastry table); art over wine table (antique, English): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Crowned by a stately limestone range hood, the striking medallion behind the KitchenAid range is an 18th-century French iron fireback that weighs more than 100 pounds, now hung against a backsplash of buttery tumbled marble.
A breakfront displaying Marlene's collection of rooster-motif and other plates is a reproduction French vaisselier with a yellow-painted finish.
The long chestnut farm table, an 18th-century French antique, lends a note of rusticity. The chandelier, too, is an antique from France.
Table (18th-century French chestnut farm table); chairs (English); chandelier (antique, French); breakfront cabinet (reproduction French vaisselier, yellow painted finish): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Chair cushions ("Malte" #8885/88): Nobilis, 800/464-6670, nobilis.fr.com.
In the master bedroom, clean lines, a restrained palette, and antiques create a restful haven. The custom headboard features Grey Watkins fabric. Signed Murano glass lamps complete the bedside symmetry. Schumacher silk goblet-pleated draperies on gold-leaf traverse rods from J.L. Anthony add quiet pattern. Artist Kelly Cutter's quartet of tulip paintings hangs over the bed in mirrored frames by Trowbridge Gallery in England. An antique crystal chandelier illuminates modern chairs by TRS Furniture & Textiles.
Bed: custom.
Headboard, pillow and bench fabric ("Sapporo Cream" #MO 0032 3211, by Grey Watkins): Stark Fabrics, 212/355-7186.
Drapery and bedskirt fabric ("Olivia Silk Stripe"/Aqua #52700): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Bed linens: discontinued.
Drapery hardware: J. L. Anthony, jlanthony.com.
Pillow, front: Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com.
Pillow trim ("Fontaine Glass Drop Fringe"/Desert Sand #979-33270-3354): Samuel & Sons, 212/704-8000, samuelandsons.com.
Bedside tables: owner's collection.
Table lamps (Murano, signed); bench (antique, English): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383. Botanicals over bed (Kelly Cutter Tulips, in mirrored frames): Trowbridge Gallery, 404/816-8612, trowbridgegallery.com.
Pair of chairs (#8746); chair fabric (#81-262G): TRS Furniture, 336/472-7540, trsfurniture.com. Pillows on chairs ("Olivia Silk Stripe"/Aqua #52700): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com. Table between chairs (antique, French); lamp on table (custom); chandelier (antique, French): Pilgrims' Progress Inc., 318/868-3383.
Carpet ("Morden"/Pineapple): Stark Carpet Corp., 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Wall paint ("Calming Cream" #OC-105); trim ("China White"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Marlene collects crystal-and-sterling scent bottles.
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Now that I have told you all about Baby Candy, I thought I'd do a few little reviews of the pre-natal vitamins I have taken over the last few months. Folic Acid is important during pregnancy and ideally conception too.
The Midwife told me that beyond 12 weeks it was pointless to take folic acid because the baby's nervous system and spine would already be formed by then, however I have chosen to continue to take vitamins throughout.
I know of women who have pregnancy vitamins even if they are not pregnant because the vitamins give them really good skin and shiny hair! So it's definitely something all women can consider if they want a boost!
The first ones I bought were…
Vitabiotics Pregnacare Plus (£14.99)
I went down to Boots to get these. The choice was so-so from what I remember so this seemed the most 'all round'. There is a regular one that has just got the pink tablet that costs less an this 'plus' pack that has the Omega-3 tablet.
They say:
Vitabiotics Pregnacare Plus Omega 3 dual pack contains 28 x Pregnacare multi-nutrient tablets with 400?g Folic Acid and 28 x Omega-3 Marine Oil capsules with 300mg DHA.Pregnancy vitamins.
For me, these were ok although I do remember the pink tablet making me feel quite ill if I took it without enough having enough food beforehand. It does specify (as with all the tablets) to eat first I am guessing as the tablets are quite strong but it made me queasy a few times.
These can be taken for the full duration of the pregnancy and also for conception. I definitely wanted something with fish oils as I read this was good for the baby's brain development, but there are some oils and ingredients to avoid so I preferred a specific pregnancy one.
Overall I thought these vitamins were ok – I didn't really notice a huge improvement in my skin and hair and because they made me feel a bit off, I didn't buy them again after a month was up. Full details here.
Note: If you are on a budget, Folic Acid itself is very cheap from Boots and also you can get it prescribed for free on the NHS.
Vitabiotics Pregnacare Multi-Nutrient Tablets with 400?g Folic Acid
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmelose Sodium, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Tablet Coating:
Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide Red, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Omega-3 Marine Oil Capsules with 300mg DHA
Vitamin D (200 IU) 5 mcg; Vitamin E 20 mg; Vitamin C 70 mg; Vitamin B1 3 mg; Vitamin B2 2 mg; Niacin 20 mg; Vitamin B6 10 mg; Folic Acid 400 mcg; Vitamin B12 6 mcg; Betacarotene 2 mg; Vitamin K 70 mcg; Iron 17 mg; Selenium 30 mcg; Magnesium 150 mg; Zinc 15 mg; Iodine 140 mcg; Copper 1 mg, Omega 3 fish oil (providing 300mg Docosahexaenoic Acid and 60mg Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Capsules Coating:
Sanatogen Mother to be with Omega 3 (£9.99):
Next I tried Sanatogen as there was a 3 for 2 at Boots. Once again this is a two tablet set up with a multivitamin and omega 3 fish oil.
These come in 2 separate tubs whereas the Pregnacare comes in blister packs.
I took these for a few months and I found them a lot easier to swallow then the Pregnacare although the Omega 3 tablets looked almost identical. You only have to take one of each tablet ONCE a day which is great, as it's easy enough to remember.
I found these easy peasy to take and they didn't make me feel sick, but I think the fish oil side of the Pregnacare may be better quality.
Sanatogen Mother to Be tablets contain:
Dicalcium phosphate, Magnesium oxide, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Cellulose, Ferrous fumarate, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, Nicotinamide (Niacin), DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Silicon dioxide, Calcium pantothenate (Pantothenic acid), Zinc oxide, Maltodextrin, Modified starch, Colours (Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides), Talc, Mannitol, Manganese sulphate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Glycerol, Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Copper sulphate, Thiamine mononitrate (Thiamin), Sugar, Riboflavin, Starch, Acacia, Folic acid (Folacin), Triglycerides, Biotin, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), Vitamin B12, Antioxidant (Tocopherol).
Sanatogen Omega 3 fish oil capsules contain:
Fish oil prep. (fish oil, alpha-tocopherol, mixed tocopherol prep. (mixed tocopherol, sunflower oil)), Capsule Shell (Gelatin, Glycerol), Vitamin E.
Then I also tried…
DLux Pregnancy Vitamin Spray (£9.95) – I bought mine from this shop.
I bought these when we were moving house and life got very busy and I wasn't remembering to take my normal vitamins. I carried this in my handbag (In fact I still have it and have the occasional spray) cos I figured some vitamins is better than none.
Each bottle has around 32 days supply if you use it 5 times a day (sprayed under the tongue). It has a sweet and minty taste which is fine. I did like this gimmicky little idea as it is so easy to use and if it's in your handbag you can just pull it out sometimes and spray.
The only thing was, I am not convinced that this is the best 'all rounder' supplement, plus how much of it really gets into your bloodstream? I couldn't be certain it was enough so as soon as things calmed down I went back to tablets.
They say:
Vitamin D3 is a fat soluble vitamin, so we have developed DLuxPregnancy to be oil-based (coconut oil as a medium chain triglyceride), so enhancing it's absorption within the body. The oil is suspended in solution using sunflower lecithin ensuring a perfectly even distribution, from the first spray to the last.
By applying it directly into the mouth, ideally under the tongue, it is absorbed directly through the mucous membrane into the blood system rather than having to be processed by the digestive system and major organs. This ensures no loss during the absorption process. The solution has been microemulsified to ensure the particle size is optimal for absorption in this way.
Each dose (5 sprays) contains:
Vitamin D3: 1000iu/25ug
Folic Acid: 400ug
Vitamin B1: 1.4mg
Vitamin B6: 2mg
Xylitol, Purified Water, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Thiamine Monoitrate (B1), Cholecalciferol (D3), Folic Acid, Acacia Gum (natural stabiliser), Citric Acid, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate, Sunflower Lecithin (Tricalcium Phosphate, Rice Flour), Sodium Bicarbonate, Peppermint Oil.
Delivers 1000iu of vitamin D, 400ug of folic acid, 1.4mg of vitamin B1 and 2mg of vitamin B6 with every does (5 sprays).
Rich in vitamins D3, B1, B6 and essential Folic Acid this spray is convenient, easy to use and tastes great! Can be taken throughout the pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Finally I have been taking Zita West Supplements for the last few months!
Zita West Vital DHA and Vital Essence 2 and 3 – note this is the official Zita West site but I always google around to find the best prices and can usually get one bottle for £20 as opposed to £25.
Zita West is some kind of goddess in fertility, conception and birth circles! She has a selection of books, and range of supplements:
I bought these because it was the ONLY range I could find which was tailored for different trimesters.
There's the Vital Essence 1 for the First Trimester, Vital Essence 2 for the Second Trimester and Vital Essence 3 for the Third Trimester. Each one is tailored for your needs in each trimester which I think is a great idea – for example the Vital Essence 3 I am taking contains more Calcium for the baby's growing body rather than Folic Acid, which is more useful in the first trimester!
(They say about Vital Essence 3: Most of a baby's Calcium is deposited in this trimester as his or her bones and teeth harden. The foetus takes up Calcium at the rate of approximately 350mg a day during this stage of the pregnancy, so it is good to have a plentiful supply to prevent it being scavenged from your own skeleton. There's plenty of Iron too, to help support your immune system and with the manufacture of red blood cells in preparation for the birth, as well as good levels of Vitamin D and Vitamin B3.)
The Vital DHA is a separate supplement you must pay for and comes in a blister pack. You get 1 months supply (as with all these vitamins) and you take it twice a day. They contains 450g DHS and 95 EPA per day and it is recommended as a companion to the Vital Essence tablets. This costs £14.50 or slightly less if you shop around.
What can I say about these supplements?!
There are SO many things I hate about them.
I hate that you have to take 3 of the Vital Essence tablets and 2 Vital DHA's – that's 5 a day, you need to have them with food, so you need to remember!
I hate the size of the tablets too – the Vital Essence are pretty chunky. Although the are smooth and should you struggle it won't come apart in your mouth or taste foul, they are still on the large size and I'm someone who can take paracetemol without any water quite easily normally.
The packaging is big and bulky – the Vital Essence is in a glass jar which is really luxurious but annoying to take around – you almost definitely need to get a pill case to use this as you'll probably want to take some to work.
I also hate the price!!! It's expensive. I only discovered these during my second trimester, but if I had started on them early it would've been almost £40 a month on supplements alone.
Despite all of the negative above, these vitamins have had the biggest effect on how I feel in terms of just feeling better and my hair and skin look good too. They are also extremely high quality and offer a high concentration of vitamins and I love that they are tailored to what my body currently needs.
I had a blood test just 2 weeks ago and the midwife made a point of telling me how healthy my blood results were and how I was full or iron etc. and that I must be having a great diet! Yes, I do love fruit but I have also been pigging out so I put this down to these vitamins!
Ergo – if these expensive, clunky pills are the best for me and the best for baby then I will continue to take for them until the end of my pregnancy, then I'll move on to their Revital Essence for 3 months which is for post-natal mums.
If you have had a baby, what vitamins did you take?
Would you take pregnancy vitamins even if you weren't expecting?


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Ground Beef Baked Beans
Total TimePrep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
Makes2 casseroles (10-12 servings each)
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 4 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) pork and beans
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 2 envelopes onion soup mix
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ground mustard
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Transfer to two greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one dish for up to 3 months.
- Cover and bake the second dish at 400° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.
- To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator. Cover and bake at 400° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 157 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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Dec 5, 2012
Only made half the recipe because only had that much beef and pork and beans. Loved it. Was a little nervous about that much ground mustard, but turned out really good. The kids were arguing about who got the leftovers the next day. We put it on a toasted ciabatta roll too. Definitely will make again.
May 29, 2011
I would not freeze this dish as the recipe suggested. Freezing changes th consistency of the beans to mush.
Mar 16, 2011
Loved this recipe! We are a large family that has a weekly Bible study with another large family and I made this last night for our dinner. Everyone loved it and we have leftovers for lunch today. I did use the 1/4 cup of ground mustard as it stated and it was delicious! Great flavor and I'll be passing this recipe along!
Aug 11, 2010
Made this recipe to try something different. It has a very strong flavor. Was slightly confused on ground mustard. 1/4 cup sounded like way too much unless it was supposed to be prepared mustard. I put only a small amount of both in this dish. Also did not have cloves but I don't think it would have changed how we did or didn't like it. I would not make this again.


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WOW!! Murry Ch(ASS)'s column in today's N.Y. Times rang a bell. Several hundred of them. Titled " Yanks may go on instinct with Jeter in center", it quotes the Reuters article, which was written by one Larry Fine. Now if you know me or have read my stuff, there is only ONE Larry Fine, he of the trio Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Jerome (Curley) Howard, otherwise known as the 3 Stooges. How fitting. Then the column goes on to quote Bobby Murcer, who states his case for Jeter moving to center, Arod BACK to shortstop, and buying the services of our beloved Billy Mueller to play 3rd. Don't believe me? Go to the Times website. Murcer and Mr. ChASS then go on to say how perfect Jeter's baseball instincts are suited to play the outfield, which in many ways I agree with. The guy can use the leather to catch up with that round stitched thing and toss it to wherever is neccesary, and he can do it better than most ballplayers. Jere, take note....the guy is good. You and I both know that. But this is something that will never happen. Just the fact that Mr. ChASS has written about the move after Joe Torre scoffed at the idea after he was misquoted is funny in itself. But the writer, he of the wild and balding hair and the victim of too many slaps to the head, insists he quoted Joe Torre correctly. If this was April 1st, I could completely understand this. But it's NOT!!! Oh well, I will chalk this one up to unintended comic relief. And this post is dedicated to Amy, of bat girl fame, for reasons that are clear to me and not to you. And on that note, I will say......woo woo woo woo woo woo in my best Curly impression, and fade slowly into the night. He takes a bow and leaves the stage to thunderous applause, or not.


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As opposed to the future ex-Mrs. Cutler, who is whichever C-lister the Bears QB will glom on to next in his never-ending quest to be a star (just playing football's not cutting it).
Life & Style released some photos of Kristin Cavallari posing in her wedding dress. If it's an attempt at pathos, it's failing. Because while for most women a wedding day is the happiest day of their lives, someone like Kristin Cavallari is probably just thrilled she gets the cover of Life & Style anyway. That's what this entire engagement was about, right?
Kristin Cavallari tries on wedding dresses just days before split [Life & Style]
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I read this story on another forum, thought others might be interested..
The Story of Theri Khema
While residing at the Veluvana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (347) of this book (Dhammapada), with reference to Queen Khema.
Queen Khema was the chief queen of King Bimbisara. She was very beautiful and also very proud.
The king wanted her to go to the Veluvana monastery and pay homage to the Buddha. But she had heard that the Buddha always talked disparagingly about beauty and she therefore tried to avoid seeing the Buddha.
The king understood her attitude towards the Buddha; he also know how proud she was of her beauty. So the king ordered his minstrels to sing in praise of the Veluvana monastery, about its pleasant and peaceful atmosphere, etc. Hearing them, Queen Khema became interested and decided to set out for the Veluvana monastery.
When Queen Khema arrived at the monastery, the Buddha was expounding the Dhamma to an audience. By his supernormal power, the Buddha made a very beautiful young lady appear, sitting not far from him, and fanning him. When Queen Khema came to the audience hall, she alone saw the beautiful young lady. Comparing the exquisite beauty of the young lady to that of her own, Khema realised that her beauty was much inferior to that of the young lady. As she looked again intently at the young lady her beauty began to fade gradually. In the end, she saw before her eyes an old decrepit being, which again changed into a corpse, her stinking body being attacked by maggots. At that instant, Queen Khema realized the impermanence and worthlessness of beauty.
The Buddha knowing the state of her mind remarked, "O Khema! Look carefully at this decaying body which is built around a skeleton of bones and is subject to disease and decay. Look carefully at the body which is thought of so highly by the foolish. Look at the worthlessness of the beauty of this young girl." After hearing this, Queen Khema attained Sotapatti Fruition.
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 347: Beings who are infatuated with lust, fall back into the Stream of Craving they have generated, just as a spider does in the web it has spun. The Wise, cutting off the bond of craving, walk on resolutely, leaving, all ills (dukkha) behind.
At the end of the discourse Queen Khema attained arahatship and was admitted to the Order and became the Chief Female Disciple of the Buddha.
The Story of Theri Khema *
While residing at the Gijjhakuta hill, the Buddha uttered Verse (403), with reference to Theri Khema.
One night, Sakka, king of the devas, came with his followers to pay homage to the Buddha. While they were with the Buddha, Theri Khema, by her supernormal power, also came through the sky to pay homage to the Buddha. But because Sakka and his company were there with the Buddha, she just paid obeisance to the Buddha, and soon left him. Sakka asked the Buddha who that bhikkhuni was and the Buddha replied, "She is one of my pre-eminent disciples; she is known as Theri Khema. She is matchless amongst the bhikkhunis in wisdom and she knows how to differentiate the right way from the wrong way."
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 403. Him I call a brahmana, who is wise and is profound in his knowledge, who knows the right way from the wrong way, and who has attained the highest goal (i.e., arahatship).
* See also Chapter XXIV, Verse 347.
Han: Theri Khemaa was given the etadagga (the foremost) by the Buddha for high wisdom (mahaa pa~n~naa).
The Buddha said: "Etadagga.m, bhikkhave, mama saavikaana.m bhikkhuniina.m mahaapa~n~naana.m yadida.m Khemaa."
Btw: These stories are not from the Tipitaka, they were introduced later. I am not sure what the source.
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The decidedly secularist Sports Illustrated – evidenced by the busty swimsuit models it teasingly features on the home page of its web site (alongside the latest sports news, which is what "SI" is supposed to be about) – thought the occasion of the Super Bowl would be the perfect time to weigh in on the subject of Christianity and football.
The cover of its February 4 issue, still available on newsstands, has a picture of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, under the headline: "Does God Care Who Wins the Super Bowl?"
In the cover shot, Lewis is up to his shoulders in water, hands folded as in prayer. It seems obvious the image is meant to suggest the baptism of Christ; as if Lewis, who was at least indirectly involved in the murders of two people the last time his NFL team made the Super Bowl, is some sort of Messianic figure.
SI's cover story asserts, "The sport with the biggest Christian presence, most famous Christian athletes and most religious leaders affiliated with teams features a culture that seemingly goes against the values of Christianity."
So whom did SI assign to write about "the values of Christianity" as they relate to "big-time football?" Mark Oppenheimer – yes, he's Jewish – religion columnist for The New York Times.
Is it any wonder that a writer who disbelieves the divinity of Christ, who thinks he knows better than the 80 percent of us who identify ourselves as Christ followers, would sneer at footballers who publicly profess their Christ followers?
In his cover story, Oppenheimer mocks what he says has become customary for many NFL players: They point to heaven, pray on their knees and thank Jesus in post-game interviews.
The SI writer's sarcastic prediction for today's Super Bowl: Ray Lewis will wear his customary black T-shirt under his uniform that says PSALMS 91 and 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, if successful on a big play, will kiss either his tattoo of the words GOD TO GLORY or the one that reads FAITH.
Well, as a Christ follower who is also a football fan, I see absolutely nothing wrong with NFL players honoring God, giving glory to their Lord and Savior.
In fact, I root for those who are not ashamed to publicly profess their Christian faith – be it Lewis or Kaepernick, one of which will win the Super Bowl, or such past Super Bowl MVPs as Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Kurt Warner.
As to whether God cares whether the Ravens or 49ers win today's Super Bowl, I think not.
But I do believe He delights in athletes who make full use of the talent with which He has blessed them; who pursue their craft as unto the Lord and not to men; who glorify Him when they achieve success; and who evince His peace, which surpasses all understanding, even when they fall short of victory.


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One of the fun projects I did this winter took place in San Francisco, an amazing 2-day shoot for Print Mag with Debbie Milman, Chase Jarvis, and Print Editor-in-Chief Zac Petit. Over those 2 days, I photographed more than 60 of the top creators in San Francisco (Tim Ferriss, Jessica Hische, Scott Dadich, Wendy MacNaughton, Roman Mars, Elle Luna, Josh Higgins…) for the current April issue. It was one of the most challenging and exciting shoots I have done to date, and I feel really proud of these portraits. Below are a few of my favs, and you can see more from the series on my site under Portraits.
A huge thanks to my friend Chase Jarvis for this opportunity, as well as the incredible Debbie Millman, and Zac Petit. Thanks to GILD Studio for the incredible retouching on this portfolio also. I would encourage you to pick up a copy of this issue. The Print team put a ton of love and care into this issue, and the paper stock is pretty awesome. Also check out the interviews Chase did with everyone for a shot of inspiration.


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It's not the first miniature car chase to leave us desperately missing our RC toys of yesteryear. But this one perfectly captures the feeling of your stereotypical Hollywood blockbuster car chase—complete with tiny sidewalk cafes for the cars to smash through.
However, it's the surprise ending that makes the entire video worthwhile, and a good explainer as to why movies are shot on backlots and sound stages—not in the middle of the street. [YouTube via Geekologie]


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REMICADE® in Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis (PUC)
REMICADE® is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms and inducing and maintaining clinical remission in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy.1
Because the presentation of UC in children is similar to that in adults, the same pathophysiological mechanisms involving tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) are believed to be present in children.2
The pivotal pediatric study of REMICADE® —a phase 3, randomized, open-label, parallel-group, multicenter trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of REMICADE® in pediatric subjects with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis—was conducted to determine efficacy and safety in patients 6 to 17 years of age.3
Pediatric UC trial background1,3
The REMICADE® UC trial was a multicenter, phase 3, randomized, open-label, parallel-group trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of REMICADE® in pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 years with moderately to severely active UC.
The primary objectives of the study were to evaluate clinical response after a 3-dose induction regimen of REMICADE® 5 mg/kg and the safety of REMICADE® during induction and maintenance regimens. Secondary objectives included the evaluation of 2 REMICADE® maintenance dosing regimens (every 8 weeks and every 12 weeks) in maintaining remission, as measured on the Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI); the efficacy of a 3-dose regimen of REMICADE® in the induction of clinical remission, as measured by the Mayo score; and the induction of remission, as measured on the PUCAI.
A total of 60 patients were enrolled in the study. Subjects had moderately to severely active UC as defined by a Mayo score of 6 to 12, including a Mayo endoscopic subscore of ≥2. All subjects were receiving adequate treatment with, or had failed to respond to or tolerate adequate treatment with, immunomodulators (6-mercaptopurine or azathioprine), corticosteroids, and/or 5-ASAs. Subjects were diagnosed with UC for at least 2 weeks prior to screening and were naive to anti-TNF agents.
Subjects who responded to initial therapy with REMICADE® were randomized into 2 groups: REMICADE® 5 mg/kg every 8 weeks and REMICADE® 5 mg/kg every 12 weeks. Patients in the every-8-week group who lost response at Week 14 were given REMICADE® 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks. Patients in the every-12-week group who lost response in ≤8 weeks were given REMICADE® 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks. Patients in the every-12-week group who lost response in >8 weeks were given REMICADE® 5 mg/kg every 8 weeks. Final evaluation was done at Week 54.
The only approved dose for REMICADE® in the treatment of pediatric UC is 5 mg/kg every 8 weeks after induction.
Pediatric UC study findings1,3
The primary endpoint, clinical response at Week 8, was achieved in 44 out of 60 (73%) of patients1,3
- REMICADE® Prescribing Information. Janssen Biotech, Inc.
- Hyams J, Damaraju L, Blank M, et al, for the T72 Study Group. Induction and maintenance therapy with infliximab for children with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012;10:391-399.
- Data on file. Janssen Biotech, Inc.


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The Tal Shiar was the elite intelligence agency of the Romulan Star Empire. It was a highly-respected and feared force in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. Its purpose was guarding the security of the Empire, both from the Romulans' interstellar enemies - most notably the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire – as well as from traitors within the Romulan population itself. The covert, often invisible presence of the Tal Shiar kept the general populace in a constant state of paranoia. Dissatisfaction with the status quo were met with severe punishment and dissidents were often known to "disappear". (TNG: "Face of the Enemy")
It was common practice for the chairman of the Tal Shiar to be a member of the Continuing Committee. This was initially not the case for Chairman Koval, who was kept off the Committee, as he had often displayed anti-Federation sentiment and was opposed to the Federation Alliance against the Dominion. (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
Senator Vreenak was the vice-chairman of the Tal Shiar during the 2370s, up until his untimely death in 2374. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")
The Tal Shiar reported only to the highest levels of the Romulan government, and even so they undertook many missions without the direct knowledge of the Romulan Senate, conducting operations with virtual impunity throughout the Empire. Their authority superseded that of most Romulan military commanders, resulting in a mutual distrust and hatred between the two organizations. The Tal Shiar operated their own fleet, often to their own aims. (TNG: "Face of the Enemy"; DS9: "The Die is Cast")
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At some point prior to 2369, the father of Commander Toreth, an old man and devoted citizen, was dragged from his home and arrested in the middle of the night by the Tal Shiar for being an idealist and speaking his mind about the Empire. He was never to be heard from again. (TNG: "Face of the Enemy")
In 2369, the Romulan underground movement forced Counselor Deanna Troi of the USS Enterprise-D to pose as Major Rakal of the Tal Shiar in order to facilitate the defection of Vice-Proconsul M'ret and his aides to the Federation. The real Major Rakal was killed prior to the operation. (TNG: "Face of the Enemy")
In 2371, the Tal Shiar formed a secret coalition with the Cardassian Obsidian Order, to carry out a preemptive strike against the Founders' homeworld in the Dominion. As part of this operation, they carried out the assassinations of several former Obsidian Order operatives, including (unsuccessfully) Elim Garak. However, the Tal Shiar itself had been infiltrated by the Founders, and their combined fleet of twenty ships was ambushed and annihilated at the Battle of the Omarion Nebula. (DS9: "Improbable Cause", "The Die is Cast")
Unlike the Obsidian Order, the Tal Shiar was able to be rebuilt after the attack on the Founders' homeworld. In 2374, operatives of the Romulan Military hijacked the prototype starship USS Prometheus and attempted to bring it to the Star Empire. They were supposed to bring it to the Military but received orders during the operation to deliver it to the Tal Shiar's fleet instead. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle")
In late 2374, the Tal Shiar investigated the destruction of Senator Vreenak's shuttle. Their preliminary report pointed towards Dominion sabotage. (DS9: "In the Pale Moonlight")
The chairman of the Tal Shiar during the Dominion War, Koval, was in fact a Federation collaborator who was planted in preparation for feared hostilities following the end of the war. Following covert maneuvering orchestrated by Section 31, Koval became a member of the Continuing Committee from which he had been previously excluded. (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
In 2375, the Tal Shiar was responsible for the security arrangements of the Romulan Conference. (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
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- See: Tal Shiar personnel
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The Tal Shiar was first mentioned in the form of the Federation impostor Major Rakal in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Face of the Enemy". However, the agency would not be mentioned on that series again.
"Face of the Enemy" writer Naren Shankar named the organization as a homage to the tal-shaya, a Vulcan martial arts technique from TOS: "Journey to Babel". (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion 2nd ed., p. 234)
In an unfilmed scene of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "The Wire", Benjamin Sisko mentioned Stolpan, a Romulan friend of his, being arrested by the Tal Shiar and taken to their headquarters.
Apocrypha Edit
In Star Trek: Countdown, in 2387 the Tal Shiar had been experimenting with Borg nanoprobe technology, and chose the miner Narada as a test-bed for the system – explaining how Nero's "simple mining vessel" could become the all-but-invincible force seen in Star Trek.
In The Way of D'era, the Tal Shiar has a military counterpart, the Tal Diann. The Tal Diann was set up by the Romulan Navy to keep tabs on both the Tal Shiar and several fleets directed by Senators, reporting the former's actions to Star Command, and the latter's to the Praetor.
In Star Trek Online, set in the year 2409, the Tal Shiar are the main rivals of Empress Sela for control of the dying Romulan Empire, which has become engulfed by internal conflict since the destruction of Romulus in 2387. The Tal Shiar have aligned with the Iconians against the Federation, the Klingon Empire, and the dissident colony of "New Romulus", seeing the Iconians as their best bet of regaining their former glory. In the feature episode series "Cloaked Intentions", players from both the Federation and the Klingon Empire join the Reman resistance against the Tal Shiar and their commander, Colonel Hakeev, culminating in a showdown at a secret Romulan base that incorporates active Iconian gateways. In STO's expansion pack, Legacy of Romulus, the Tal Shiar is the principal antagonist of the Romulan Republic's storyline, which ends with the five missions of "Cloaked Intentions".
External linksEdit
- Tal Shiar at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Compliance Division at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Office of Homeland Peace at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Office of Internal Security at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Praetorian at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Romulan Security at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Romulan State Security at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Tal Diann at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Tal Prai'ex at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Tal Shava at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works


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Monday night (16th August 2010) was London Web Standards' 'Web Futures' event with presentations from Clear Left's Andy Hume (@andyhume) and Richard Rutter (@clagnut).
This is part covering Andy's talk which was on "The Progressive Web". First up, my sketchnotes.
The basic message of Andy's talk is that the landscape of the web these days (note my awesome rolling hills) has changed and people should be more open to these new techniques. By designing and coding sites for today and tomorrow, you are not only reducing the amount of work you have to do now, but you're decreasing the number of bugs, not having to re-do gradients for high-resolution displays, and you're also making your web site faster, which is directly linked to revenue. There's no reason not to add these things in now unless you're designing entirely for IE6.
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Andy put up two great slides, one on when you can use HTML5/CSS3 standards today, and where you should use intermediaries like jQuery. The other slide is poorly reproduced in my sketchnotes (middle-right), showing the cycle between standards, new hacks, old hacks and back to standards. This indicates a whole new era of innovation in the web now that we have these new standards.
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I would like to get a few Ohio Atheist to help me set up a summer 2012 get together. Maybe at PIB, or Cedar Point, or at a beach. I have a 23' SeaRay cabin cruiser if some people want to just have a little fun out in Lake Erie, as long as I get some help on the gas ;). or just if anyone want's to have a big meet and greet, at a restaurant in a central location. Any suggestions would be great! I would like to meet some fellow Atheist that I can have an intelligent, logical conversation's with.
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I'm intrigued, Jason. Depending on when, my wife and I might be interested. Stay in touch and let us know how things develop.
Will do. My wife and I have been looking for a Atheist meet up group, and can't seem to find one in Ohio that is not 4 hours away ;) So we came up with trying to start our own. Hope that this takes off. Maybe even turn it into a yearly event, for all Atheist and their families to enjoy, with guest speakers, live music, and food, lots of food! :P That would be great.
I'm in Cleveland, and it seems to me that there is a Center For Inquiry branch either in or near Cleveland. Point on the curve.
How could I not have found that. lol I'm going to research this site for a min, then I'll get back to you. Thanks! Maybe I can get this sponsored. :)
Hi Jason,
I coordinate the Humanist Community of Central Ohio. We do a yearly summer picnic, but your idea has merit. Keep me in the loop, this idea has potential.
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I'm going to do a little brain storming, then I'll be throwing out some ideas. I would like to get as many people together on this as possible. So if you have any ideas to contribute, feel free to have some fun with it. :)
I live in Columbus and there is an atheist group in Columbus that formed on meetup.com. I sometimes attend their meetings, which are at various bar restaurants, when I'm not too busy or don't have class. In the unlikely event I meet a woman I don't want my future kid to be brainwashed into a religion, although my parents told me not to mention this until I have known a woman for a long time. I am in graduate school and this summer I will have one last class and I also work in retail so I might not have time to drive very far from Columbus but your idea sounds interesting anyway.
There is an Atheist group that regularly meets up called the Cleveland Freethinkers. Check them out on Meetup.com.
Sounds like an excellent idea!
I'm near Dayton (actually, in a rural locale about halfway between Cincinnati and Columbus, but Dayton is the local "metro" area). Lately I have become active in the Meetup scene, which in Dayton is surprisingly robust, for a city of its small size. There is an alternative-thinkers group of sorts, as far as I can discern, but I have not contacted them yet. A social gathering on Lake Erie would be tremendously entertaining - certainly worth the price of gas!
New to this site (hey, this is my first post!). I'm near Akron and would be intersted!
This is my first post. I'm in Toledo, and the Toledo-area groups just had their picnic a few weeks ago, but the Mid-Ohio Atheists group is doing a picnic on July 15th. A lot of groups over Ohio will be attending; we already have a carpool started for the Toledo area to go down there. If anyone is interested, check it out. http://midohioatheists.org/?p=1852
It's almost October. Hey, how did the meet and greet turn out? I'm from Canton, Ohio. Just join Atheist Nexus and I'm looking to join groups in the area. Any ideas?
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Guest instructor Michael Cobb looks at how the actual content of a Web site can open holes in its defenses. He uncovers the security risks of dynamically created content and looks at how proper content management can greatly improve your overall security. Mike also looks at the security lifecycle and how to respond to an attack, as well as the problems of site hijacking and phishing. As an added bonus, the tutorial contains checklists for improving the security of remote workers connecting to the office from home. There is a growing trend for hackers to attack networks via home and remote users but by following the recommended security practices, these checklists will help you block this potential hole in your defenses. This webcast is available on-demand. Through our agreement with (ISC)², all CISSP and SSCP participants who attend this webcast can earn one CPE credit.
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Belton, TX – The start may not have been the one the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football team had in mind, but the result was exactly what the Cru was after in a 59-0 victory over Mississippi College Saturday afternoon in Belton. The 2nd-ranked Cru wraps up the outright American Southwest Conference title with the win and UMHB also closes out a third consecutive undefeated regular season. The loss ends the Choctaws season at 2-8 overall and 1-6 in the ASC.
Both teams were sluggish in the first quarter before UMHB finally dented the scoreboard on LiDarral Bailey's five-yard touchdown pass to Chris Wimby with 2:44 left in the period. Bailey would dart 29 yards for another score to give the Cru a 14-0 edge with 6:26 remaining in the second quarter and Elijah Hudson's one-yard plunge made it 21-0 UMHB at halftime. Mississippi College would have a chance to cut the lead midway through the third, but Korey Steward broke through to block a Choctaw field goal try. Javicz Jones scooped up the loose ball and raced 77 yards for another TD, his fourth defensive score of the season. Darius Wilson added a 35-yard touchdown run following another blocked field goal to make it 35-0 UMHB at the end of three quarters. Chad Peevey hit a 39-yard field for UMHB early in the fourth quarter, Stephen Salinas scored on a one-yard run and Dustin Frye added TD runs of 27 and three yards to close out the scoring.
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Global assets under management are expected to hit about $102 trillion by 2020, with about half of those assets held in North America, according to PwC.
North American AUM are expected to grow by more than 5% between 2012 and 2020, from more than $33 trillion to $49 trillion.
Expected growth in pension fund assets is behind a lot of the estimated growth in assets overall, PwC found. In 2012, there was more than $19 trillion invested in pension funds. The report estimates that will increase by nearly 6% per year to $30 trillion by 2020, just in North America. Globally, PwC expects assets in pension funds will reach $56.5 trillion by 2020.
Although PwC estimates assets in North America will outnumber those in other regions, the report found the economies in South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East will likely grow faster than those in the developed world.
Specifically, PwC expects to see an increase in the number of mass affluent, those with between $100,000 and $1 million, and high-net-worth-individuals in those regions. The Asia-Pacific region will show the most growth in assets from mass affluent investors, followed by Europe, North America, Latin America and Africa.
Also fueling growth is a rapidly increasing middle class with a greater need for financial products. PwC estimates the global middle class will grow by 180% between 2010 and 2040, with the bulk of middle-class investors living in Asia by 2015. "Although the growing middle class represents low individual wealth, there is significant opportunity to serve that demographic if done thoughtfully and efficiently," according to the report.
PwC identified six dynamics the asset management industry has to control for this projected growth.
First is that banks and insurance companies will lose influence in the financial industry by 2020, and demographic and market changes will make asset management more in demand. Regulations will whittle away at banks and insurers influence, according to PwC, and retirement and health care needs will make it necessary for investors to focus on long-term accumulation.
PwC suggested asset managers take advantage of these changes by deepening the level of trust their community has in them. "Asset managers are not quasi- (or shadow) banks. They will need to demonstrate that they can serve the requirements of their clients by being client-centric, and of the broader economy by acting at all times in the best interest of clients and facilitating capital flows and capital allocation in the economy," according to the report.
Distribution could change over the next several years as regional "fund distribution blocks" in North Asia, South Asia, Latin America and Europe begin to trade with each other. PwC predicted the United States will not be part of this change as it "adheres to its existing investment company regulatory model."
Changing fee models will also affect growth in assets as new regulations increase transparency for investors but drive up the cost to the asset manager. The most common regulation PwC anticipates is a prohibition of asset managers allocating to distributors.
PwC predicts alternatives will become more mainstream. The report estimates alternative assets will grow at more than 9% per year, reaching $13 trillion in 2020. Passive investments, too, will increase, growing to $22.7 trillion by 2020.
PwC expects global managers will become more streamlined by 2020, offering targeted solutions and developing more trusted brands.
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"Amid unprecedented economic turmoil and regulatory change, most asset managers have not had time to bring the future into focus," Barry Benjamin, global asset management leader for PwC, said in a statement. "However, as the industry stands on the precipice of a number of fundamental shifts and the potential for significant volumes of assets, there is more responsibility on firms than ever to manage these assets to the best of their collective ability. Strong branding and investor trust in 2020 will only be achieved by those firms that place a premium on transparency, a concrete value proposition to customers, and a firm commitment to avoiding practices that could prompt concerns among investors, regulators and policymakers."


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The National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is an incident-based reporting system for crimes known to the police. For each crime incident coming to the attention of law enforcement, a variety of data are collected about the incident. These data include the nature and types of specific offenses in the incident, characteristics of the victim(s) and offender(s), types and value of property stolen and recovered, and characteristics of persons arrested in connection with a crime incident.
Incident-based data provide an extremely large amount of information about crime. The information is also organized in complex ways, reflecting the many different aspects of a crime incident. Therefore this website provides a Resource Guide for learning about, accessing and using NIBRS data.
NACJD, a part of the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University of Michigan,
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Much of the text in this Resource Guide comes from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) publications. It has been edited to correspond to the topics of this website. The National Archive of Criminal Justice Data wishes to acknowledge and thank the FBI and the Bureau of Justice Statistics for their assistance and support in furthering the distribution and analysis of NIBRS data.
With this guide, first time users or experienced analysts can:
The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, of which NIBRS is a part, is a city, county, state, and Federal law enforcement program. This program provides a nationwide view of crime based on the submission of crime information by law enforcement agencies throughout the country. The crime data are submitted either through a state UCR Program or directly to the national UCR Program, which is administered by the FBI. Since the 1930s, the data have been used in law enforcement administration, operation, and management, as well as to indicate the levels and nature of crime in the United States.
Throughout its first 60 years of operation, the UCR Program remained virtually unchanged in terms of the data collected and disseminated. As time progressed, a broad utility evolved for UCR data, and law enforcement expanded its capabilities to supply crime information. In the late 1970s, the law enforcement community called for a thorough evaluative study of UCR with the objective of recommending an expanded and enhanced UCR Program to meet law enforcement needs into the 21st century. Following a multiyear study, a "Blueprint for the Future of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program" was developed. Using the "Blueprint" and in consultation with local and state law enforcement executives, new guidelines for Uniform Crime Reports were formulated. The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is being implemented to meet these guidelines.
NIBRS offers law enforcement and the academic community more comprehensive data than ever before available for management, training, planning, and research. The implementation of NIBRS will be at a pace commensurate with the resources, abilities, and limitations of the contributing law enforcement agencies.
It is important to stress that while NIBRS is being implemented, the traditional UCR reporting format is still being used extensively.
The Online Survey Documentation and Analysis is a set of programs for the documentation and web-based analysis of survey data and procedures for creating
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Online data analysis is recommended for users who would like to search for variables of interest in a dataset, review frequencies or summary statistics of key variables to determine what further analyses are appropriate, review frequencies or summary statistics for missing data, produce simple summary statistics for reports, create statistical tables from raw data, and those who would like to create custom subsets of cases or variables from a particularly large collection to save time in downloading and space on a personal computer.
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