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The latest issue of Dialogue Magazine contains an essay I submitted, entitled Poor Review. It is reproduced below.
Your life depends on the Krebs cycle.
Even if you haven't heard of it, your body is powered by the string of chemical reactions named after a German Jewish scientist who was forced to flee his homeland in 1933. In 1953, Hans Krebs was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine/physiology for his seminal discovery of the eponymous cycle. But there's a twist to this happy story. In June 1937, when Krebs submitted his crucial paper to Nature, it was returned to him. The paper was eventually published in the obscure journal Enzymologia.
Copernicus's heliocentric cosmology, Galileo's mechanics, Newton's gravity and equations of motion – these ideas never appeared in journal articles. They appeared in books that were reviewed, if at all, by associates of the author. The peer-review process as we know it was instituted after the Second World War, largely due to the huge growth of the scientific enterprise and the enormous pressure on academics to publish ever more papers.
When it comes to peer review of scientific papers, the general public entertains unrealistic, highly-idealized visions of a process by which scientific research is assessed. In theory, peer review is supposed to act as a filter, weeding out the crackpots; in practice, it often turns out to be a way to enforce orthodoxy.
Since the 1950s, peer-review has worked as follows: a scientist wishing to publish a paper in a journal submits a copy of the paper to the editor of a journal. The editor forwards the paper to several academics whom he considers to be experts on the matter, asking whether the paper is worthy of publication. These experts – who usually remain anonymous – submit comments about the paper that constitute the "peer review". The referees judge the content of the paper on criteria such as the validity of the claims made in the paper, the originality of the work, and whether the work, even if correct and original, is important enough to be worthy of publication. Often, the journal editor will require the author to amend his paper in accordance with the recommendations of the referees.
Prior to the War, university professors were mainly teachers, carrying a teaching load of five or six courses per semester (a typical course load nowadays is one or two courses). Professors with this onerous teaching burden were not expected to write papers. The famous philosopher of science, Sir Karl Popper, wrote in his autobiography that the dean of the New Zealand university where Popper taught during World War II said that he regarded Popper's production of articles and books a theft of time from the university.
But at some point, universities came to realize that their prestige – and with it the grants they received from governments and corporations – depended more so on the scholarly reputation of their professors than on their teaching skills. And this reputation could only be enhanced through publications. Teaching loads were reduced to allow professors more time for research and the production of papers; salaries began to depend on one's publication record. Before the War, salaries of professors of the same rank (associate professor, assistant professor, adjunct professor, full professor etc.) were the same (except for an age differential, which reflected experience). Nowadays, salaries of professors in the same department of the same age and rank can differ by more than a factor of two, based on their publication output.
One consequence of all this is that the production of papers has increased by a factor of more than one thousand over the past fifty years. The price that has been paid for this literary fecundity is a precipitous decline in quality. Before the War, when there was no financial incentive to publish papers, scientists wrote them as a labor of love. These days, papers are written mostly to further one's career. One thus finds that nowadays, most papers are never cited by anyone except their author(s).[1]
Philip Anderson, who won a Nobel Prize for physics, writes that:
"in the early part of the postwar period [a scientist's] career was science-driven, motivated mostly by absorption with the great enterprise of discovery, and by genuine curiosity as to how nature operates. By the last decade of the century far too many, especially of the young people, were seeing science as a competitive interpersonal game, in which the winner was not the one who was objectively right as [to] the nature of scientific reality, but the one who was successful at getting grants, publishing in Physical Review Letters, and being noticed in the news pages of Nature, Science, or Physics Today… [A] general deterioration in quality, which came primarily from excessive specialization and careerist sociology, meant quite literally that more was worse."[2]
More is worse. As Nature puts it, "With more than a million papers per year and rising, nobody has time to read every paper in any but the narrowest fields, so some selection is essential. Authors naturally want visibility for their own work, but time spent reading their papers will be time taken away from reading someone else's."[3] The number of physicists has increased by a factor of one thousand since the year 1900. Back then, ten percent of all physicists in the world had either won a Nobel Prize or had been nominated for it. Things are much the same in chemistry. The American Chemical Society made a list of the most significant advances in chemistry over the last 100 years. There has been no change in the rate at which breakthroughs in chemistry have been made in spite of the thousand-fold increase in the number of chemists. In the 1960s, United States citizens were awarded about 50 000 patents in chemistry-related areas per year. By the 1980s, the number had dropped to 40 000. But the number of papers has exploded. One result of this publish-or-perish mentality is that groundbreaking papers are often rejected because they are submitted to referees who are incapable or unwilling to recognise novel ideas. Consider these examples:
1. Rosalyn Yalow won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1977. She describes how her Nobel-winning paper was received: "In 1955 we submitted the paper to Science… the paper was held there for eight months before it was reviewed. It was finally rejected. We submitted it to the Journal of Clinical Investigations, which also rejected it."[4]
- Günter Blobel also won a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, in 1999. In a news conference given just after he was awarded the prize, Blobel said that the main problem one encounters in one's research is "when your grants and papers are rejected because some stupid reviewer rejected them for dogmatic adherence to old ideas." According to the New York Times, these comments "drew thunderous applause from the hundreds of sympathetic colleagues and younger scientists in the auditorium."[5]
- Mitchell J. Feigenbaum thus described the reception that his revolutionary papers on chaos theory received: "Both papers were rejected, the first after a half-year delay. By then, in 1977, over a thousand copies of the first preprint had been shipped. This has been my full experience. Papers on established subjects are immediately accepted. Every novel paper of mine, without exception, has been rejected by the refereeing process. The reader can easily gather that I regard this entire process as a false guardian and wastefully dishonest."[6]
- Theodore Maiman invented the laser, an achievement whose importance is not doubted by anyone. The leading American physics journal, Physical Review Letters, rejected Maiman's paper on constructing a laser.[7]
- John Bardeen, the only person to have ever won two Nobel Prizes in physics, had difficulty publishing a theory in low-temperature solid-state physics that went against the paradigm.[8]
- Stephen Hawking needs no introduction. According to his first wife Jane, when Hawking submitted to Nature what is generally regarded as his most important paper on black hole evaporation, the paper was initially rejected.[9] The physicist Frank J. Tipler writes that "I have heard from colleagues who must remain nameless that when Hawking submitted to Physical Review what I personally regard as his most important paper, his paper showing that a most fundamental law of physics called 'unitarity' would be violated in black hole evaporation, it, too, was initially rejected."
- Conventional wisdom in contemporary geophysics holds that the Hawaiian Islands were formed sequentially as the Pacific Plate moved over a hot spot deep inside the Earth. This idea was first developed in a paper by the Princeton geophysicist Tuzo Wilson. Wilson writes: "I… sent [my paper] to the Journal of Geophysical Research. They turned it down… They said my paper had no mathematics in it, no new data, and that it didn't agree with the current views. Therefore, it must be no good. Apparently, whether one gets turned down or not depends largely on the reviewer. The editors, too, if they don't see it your way, or if they think it's something unusual, may turn it down. Well, this annoyed me…"[10]
In a paper playfully entitled Not in our Nature but nonetheless published in Nature, Juan Miguel Campanario gives many examples of papers, now considered classics, which were rejected by the world's most prestigious science journal. Here are two examples:
- In 1981, Nature rejected a paper by the British biochemist Robert H. Michell on signalling reaction by hormones. This paper has since been cited more than 1800 times.
- A paper by Michael J. Berridge, rejected in 1983 by Nature, ranks at 275 in a list of the most-cited papers of all times, having been cited more than 1900 times.[11]
In 2006, Nature published an essay by Charles G. Jennings, a former editor with the Nature journals and former executive director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. As an editor, Jennings was intimately familiar with the peer-review system, and knows full well how badly misunderstood this process is by the public. He writes:
"Whether there is any such thing as a paper so bad that it cannot be published in any peer reviewed journal is debatable. Nevertheless, scientists understand that peer review per se provides only a minimal assurance of quality, and that the public conception of peer review as a stamp of authentication is far from the truth."
Jennings writes that "many papers are never cited (and one suspects seldom read)". These papers are written, to a large extent, because "To succeed in science, one must climb this pyramid [of journals]: in academia at least, publication in the more prestigious journals is the key to professional advancement."[12] Advancement, in this context, is measured by career rewards such as recruitment and promotion, grant funding, invitations to speak at conferences, establishment of collaborations and media coverage.
In September 2001, Science reported on a conference on peer review. The article states that traditionally, peer review was considered the "least bad way" to weed out weak manuscripts or research proposals and improve promising ones. But
"that common wisdom was questioned last weekend at a meeting attended by hundreds of editors of medical journals and academics. In a meta-analysis that surprised many – and that some doubt -researchers found little evidence that peer review actually improves the quality of research papers."
The article continued
"Mention 'peer review' and almost every scientist will regale you with stories about referees submitting nasty comments, sitting on a manuscript forever, or rejecting a paper only to repeat the study and steal the glory."[13]
Sydney Brenner received a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2002, and is revered for his contributions to molecular biology. He was interviewed in February 2014, and the title of the interview is itself illuminating: How Academia and Publishing are Destroying Scientific Innovation.[14] Brenner is fiercely critical of peer review:
"But I don't believe in peer review because I think it's very distorted… I think peer review is hindering science. In fact, I think it has become a completely corrupt system. It's corrupt in many ways, in that scientists and academics have handed over to the editors of these journals the ability to make judgment on science and scientists… Now I mean, people are trying to do something, but I think it's not publish or perish, it's publish in the okay places [or perish]. And this has assembled a most ridiculous group of people… I campaigned against this [culture] because I think it is not only bad, it's corrupt. In other words it puts the judgment in the hands of people who really have no reason to exercise judgment at all. And that's all been done in the aid of commerce, because they are now giant organisations making money out of it. "
The 2013 Nobel Prize-winning biologist Randy Schekman recently announced that he will no longer submit papers to 'luxury' science journals because they corrupt the publication process. Writing in The Guardian, he titled his piece How Journals like Nature, Cell and Science are Damaging Science.[15]
The very existence of a blog called Retraction Watch is telling.[16] The site tracks retractions "as a window into the scientific process." Typical entries, of which there are hundreds, read "Another Nature stem cell paper is retracted"[17] or "University of Texas Southwestern cancer research group notches ninth retraction."[18] The blog's editor, medical doctor turned journalist Ivan Oransky, explains that "A retraction means there is something deeply wrong" with a given academic paper. "About two thirds of the time, that's actually something that's considered misconduct – the official federal definition of which is falsification, fabrication, or plagiarism."[19]
But Retraction Watch's latest scoop made the regular entries pale into insignificance. In July of this year it reported on the busting of a "peer review and citation ring", causing SAGE Publishing, a major publisher of scientific journals, to retract sixty (!) papers from its Journal of Vibration and Control.[20] Among the scandal's victims was Taiwan's education minister, who resigned "to uphold his own reputation and avoid unnecessary disturbance of the work of the education ministry, after the incident ignited a wave of public criticism."[21] This is what Slate wrote about the debacle:
It may not be entirely fair to liken a "peer review and citation ring" to the academic version of an extortion ring, but there's certainly fraud involved in both. Retraction Watch, a blog dedicated to chronicling which academic papers have been withdrawn, is reporting that SAGE Publishing, a group that puts out numerous peer-reviewed journals, is retracting 60 papers from its Journal of Vibration and Control after an internal investigation uncovered extensive evidence of severe peer-review fraud.
Apparently researcher Peter Chen, formerly of National Pingtung University of Education in Taiwan, made multiple submission and reviewer accounts – possibly along with other researchers at his institution or elsewhere – so that he could influence the peer review system. When Chen or someone else from the ring submitted a paper, the group could manipulate who reviewed the research, and on at least one occasion Chen served as his own reviewer.[22]
The Washington Post [23] and The Guardian [24] carried similar stories.
Why does all of this matter?
First, the narrow point. In Big Science, certain topics – like, say, the weaknesses of evolutionary biology, are well nigh verboten. I hope that by now, the following point is obvious: The claim that scientists critical of evolutionary biology who are not published in Nature, Science et al cannot be accomplished scientists (why, otherwise, haven't they published there?) is hollow. These journals will not publish material which undermines the cherished paradigm. Contrary to popular misconceptions, Big Science is not open, objective, and tolerant. Even those scientists whose research is done within the paradigm – including virtually all those named above – often find the system to be rigid and even hostile towards those who are truly innovative.
But there's a broader point to be made as well. I have written and lectured on the interface of Judaism and science for many years. I mostly deal with issues of ultimate origins – of the universe and humanity. These are controversial and fascinating issues, and should be explored dispassionately and in detail. Probably the biggest obstacle I face in trying to convey Judaism's views on these matters is the public's distorted view of what scientists are like and what scientific work consists of. Among the general public, there is a pervasive view of scientists as paragons of morality and objectivity. It's as if the mere fact that one has an aptitude for mathematics or wears a lab coat somehow bestows immunity from human vices.
In Genesis and Genes, I wrote:[25]
The physicist Sir John Polkinghorne is a prominent writer about the intersection of science and theology. In Science and Theology he coins a marvellous phrase:[26]
Scientists do not look at the world with a blank gaze; they view it from a chosen perspective and bring principles of interpretation and prior expectations… to bear upon what they observe. Scientists wear (theoretical) "spectacles behind the eyes".
Theoretical spectacles behind the eyes. Why does Polkinghorne need to tell his readers that scientists view the world not with a blank gaze, but from a chosen perspective and with prior expectations? Isn't that only human? The answer:[27]
"Many people have in their minds a picture of how science proceeds which is altogether too simple. This misleading caricature portrays scientific discovery as resulting from the confrontation of clear and inescapable theoretical predictions by the results of unambiguous and decisive experiments… In actual fact… the reality is more complex and more interesting than that."
The caricature of scientists as supermen is pervasive. The layman is so removed from the experience of actual research that he harbors an image of this profession that is massively distorted. We picture the scientist as popping into existence in the laboratory, like the Greek goddess Athena popping out of Zeus' head, without any experiences, prejudices, views and background that could impinge on her interpretations and expectations. But scientists are human beings, subject to all the weaknesses, foibles and failings of other human beings.[28]
When I wrote these words in Genesis and Genes, I was focusing on the conditioning to which all scientists are subject and which deeply influences their research. This essay, with its exploration of the mechanics of a crucial component of the scientific edifice – the institution of peer review – is intended as a cautionary note to those who do not understand that scientists are indeed subject to all the weaknesses, foibles and failings of other human beings. They are subject to many forces which influence their research agendas, assumptions and conclusions.
The general public, blissfully shielded from the sludge-like reality of science publishing, takes peer-review to be flawless. Non-experts often mistakenly believe that individual scientists who serve as editors or referees on papers are always open-minded and completely objective in reviewing papers. Peer-review is seen as a gold-standard which guarantees the legitimacy of a paper. Indeed, this mirage is promoted by science propagandists like Jerry Coyne, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Chicago, who wrote in 2005 that "The gold standard for modern scientific achievement is the publication of new results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal."[29] But the examples in this essay are more than sufficient to demonstrate that the peer-review system is deeply compromised. It is an efficient way of strangling new ideas, rather than a vehicle for promoting truly novel ideas. The peer-review system often stifles true innovation, allowing the reigning paradigm to squash all competition unfairly.
Stephen Jay Gould, one of the most prominent evolutionary biologists of the late 20th Century, sought to dispel the myths promoted by the likes of Coyne when he observed that "[t]he stereotype of a fully rational and objective 'scientific method,' with individual scientists as logical (and interchangeable) robots, is self-serving mythology."[30] The mathematician John Lennox echoed these sentiments, writing that "… the Enlightenment ideal of the coolly rational scientific observer, completely independent, free of all preconceived theories, prior philosophical, ethical and religious commitments, doing investigations and coming to dispassionate, unbiased conclusions that constitute absolute truth, is nowadays regarded by serious philosophers of science (and, indeed, most scientists) as a simplistic myth."[31] Lawrence K. Altman made a similar point in an article in the New York Times:
"Many nonscientists perceive reviewers to be impartial. But the reviewers, called independent experts, in fact are often competitors of the authors of the papers they scrutinize, raising potential conflicts of interest."[32]
Professional jealousy is not the only vice involved. Dr. Altman explains that good old-fashioned greed is also a factor. Journals have huge economic interests in preserving the current flawed system, and research scientists play along because peer-reviewed papers are necessary for them to maintain their positions:
The public and many scientists tend to overlook the journals' economic benefits that stem from linking their embargo policies to peer review. Some journals are owned by private for-profit companies, while others are owned by professional societies that rely on income from the journals. The costs of running journals are low because authors and reviewers are generally not paid.
A few journals that not long ago measured profits in the tens of thousands of dollars a year now make millions, according to at least three editors who agreed to discuss finances only if granted anonymity, because they were not authorized to speak about finances.[33]
What's the solution? Many scientists believe that the system is broken beyond repair. But others, who certainly recognise the ills that plague the peer-review process, believe it's salvageable. Experiments are being conducted to improve – or sidestep – the current system. For example, some journals no longer grant referees the protection of anonymity. Instead, reviewers are identified and their critiques of papers are made available to the author of the paper being reviewed. The author is then able to defend his paper. This may ameliorate the problem of reviewers who hamper the publication of a paper for less than noble reasons (such as professional jealousy). Another possible solution, already being tried, is the creation of websites that will publish any research paper, whether it is deemed "acceptable" by the establishment or not, as long as it is submitted by credentialed scientists. But this debate, I think, misses the point.
The point is that scientists are human beings. They are fallible; they suffer from professional jealousy, prejudice, greed and every other human failing, to the precise extent that other human beings suffer from these moral maladies. There is nothing in the typical scientist's training that makes him less vulnerable to subjectivity and prejudice than any other person.
Nothing fundamental is going to change until the science establishment realises that facility with partial differential equations or the ability to fiddle with the knobs and switches of an electron microscope are not guarantors of ratiocination. Character training is just as important. Until the "self-serving mythology" of a scientific method that is impervious to human frailty and is thus rational and objective is recognised as such by scientists and the wider public, and until such time as scientific training incorporates elements of self-analysis and character improvement, one can expect that peer-review, as well as all other elements of modern science, will fall far short of the ideal.
[1] See the essay by the physicist Frank J. Tipler entitled Refereed Journals: do they insure quality or enforce orthodoxy? The essay appeared in Uncommon Dissent: Intellectuals who find Darwinism Unconvincing, William A. Dembski (editor), ISI Books, 2004. Several of the quotations in this article come from this essay.
[2] Philip Anderson, in Brown, Pais and Pippard, editors, Twentieth Century Physics, American Institute of Physics Press, 1995,page 2029.
[3] http://blogs.nature.com/peer-to-peer/2006/06/quality_and_value_the_true_pur.html
Retrieved 1st June 2014.
[4] Walter Shropshire Jr., editor, The Joys of Research, Smithsonian Institution Press, 1981, page 109.
[5] New York Times, 12th October 1999, page A29.
[6] Mitchell J. Feigenbaum, in Brown, Pais and Pippard, editors, Twentieth Century Physics, American Institute of Physics Press, 1995, page 1850.
[7] Ibid. page 1426.
[8] Lillian Hoddeson, True Genius: The Life and Science of John Bardeen, Joseph Henry Press, 2002, page 300.
[9] Jane Hawking, Music to Move the Stars: A Life with Stephen Hawking, Trans-Atlantic Publications, 1999, page 239.
[10] Walter Shropshire Jr., editor, The Joys of Research, Smithsonian Institution Press, 1981, page 130.
[11] Campanario, J.M. 1993, Not in our Nature, Nature 361:488.
[12] http://blogs.nature.com/peer-to-peer/2006/06/quality_and_value_the_true_pur.html
Retrieved 1st June 2014.
[13] Science 21 September 2001: Vol.293 no. 5538 pp. 2187-2188:
[14] http://kingsreview.co.uk/magazine/blog/2014/02/24/how-academia-and-publishing-are-destroying-scientific-innovation-a-conversation-with-sydney-brenner/
Retrieved 27th May 2014.
[15] http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/dec/09/how-journals-nature-science-cell-damage-science.
Retrieved 27th May 2014.
[16] http://retractionwatch.com/
Retrieved 31st July 2014.
[17] http://retractionwatch.com/2014/08/01/another-nature-stem-cell-paper-is-retracted/
Retrieved 4th August 2014.
[18] http://retractionwatch.com/2014/07/31/ut-southwestern-cancer-research-group-notches-ninth-retraction/
Retrieved 4th August 2014.
[19] http://www.forbes.com/sites/billfrezza/2014/07/13/bad-science-muckrakers-question-the-big-science-status-quo/
Retrieved 6th August 2014.
[20] http://retractionwatch.com/2014/07/08/sage-publications-busts-peer-review-and-citation-ring-60-papers-retracted/
Retrieved 4th August 2014.
[21] http://retractionwatch.com/2014/07/14/taiwans-education-minister-resigns-in-wake-of-sage-peer-review-scandal/#more-21533
Retrieved 4th August 2014.
Retrieved 30 July 2014.
[23] http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/07/10/scholarly-journal-retracts-60-articles-smashes-peer-review-ring/
Retrieved 30 July 2014.
[24] http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jul/10/academic-journal-retracts-articles-peer-review-ring
Retrieved 30 July 2014.
[25] Yoram Bogacz, Genesis and Genes, Feldheim, 2013, pages 10-11.
[26] Science and Theology, John Polkinghorne, Fortress Press, 1998, page 10.
[27] Ibid. page 9.
[28] Dr. Niles Eldredge, a distinguished paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, put it this way, "Many scientists really do seem to believe that they have a special access to the truth. They call press conferences to trumpet new discoveries… and they expect to be believed – by their peers, and especially by the public at large. Throwing down scientific thunderbolts from Olympian heights, scientists come across as authoritarian truth givers, whose word must be taken unquestioned." Speaking as a highly accomplished scientist himself, he unceremoniously shatters this misleading façade: "That all the evidence shows the behavior of scientists to be no different from the ways in which other people behave is somehow overlooked in all this." See this article http://www.algemeiner.com/2011/06/12/does-dr-niles-eldredge-believe-in-darwinian-evolution/. Retrieved 14th June 2011.
[29] http://edge.org/conversation/the-case-against-intelligent-design
Retrieved 5th August 2014.
[30] See Stephen Jay Gould, "In the Mind of the Beholder," Natural History, Vol. 103 (2):15 (1994). I came across this comment in the following article by Casey Luskin:
Retrieved 4th August 2014.
See also
Retrieved 4th August 2014.
[31] God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God? John C. Lennox, Lion, 2009, page 33.
[32] http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/02/health/02docs.html?pagewanted=2&_r=0
Retrieved 4th August 2014.
[33] Ibid.


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The estimate of the number of people with insulin resistance is forty million in the US. When unchecked, it leads to diabetes. Type 1 needs insulin but Type 2 can still be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but may need insulin therapy.
Insulin resistance or not, it is good to understand how insulin therapy works. Before the advent of diabetes, the body makes enough insulin to deal with each rise of the blood sugar. It makes more when you eat and less between meals and at night.
The injected insulin does not work this way. It takes some time for it to begin working so it is given before meals. The injection works very hard when it reaches its peak after which it begins to decrease. That said, wouldn't you rather have insulin resistance or pre diabetes?
Reading up on insulin resistance has shown us that the doses will be scheduled in such a way that the short-acting one will peak by the time you eat. Then the longer-acting one will aid in holding the blood sugar down between meals and at night. You see, the flexible delivery system has made it possible to match the doses to one's lifestyle.
As we read the facts on insulin resistance, we learned there are different kinds of insulin and each functions differently. The treatment is easy to follow because with changes in one's routine, it is necessary to adjust the timing and dose to accommodate the different activities and schedules. You have to work with the health care team to learn how to make the adjustment. Here are the kinds:
They are available in pre-mixed type. This will free you from having to mix them yourself. I know that you can learn to mix the different types of insulin in the same syringe yourself. To do this, lightly roll the bottle back and forth before drawing it up into the syringe. It is good to know this just in case you will need to do it later but the pre-mixed form can serve the same purpose.
Our readings on insulin resistance led us to some tips about this type of treatment. Here they are:
Here are some helpful tips regarding the dose:
The best place to inject the insulin?
The place where to injected can be rotated. The insulin stings less when it is at room temperature. Remember not to rub the area where it is injected. Applying a little pressure will do the trick. After all this, you can tell we learned a lot from reading the facts on insulin resistance.
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As of January 18, 2008, Oramed (the company that developed this oral insulin capsule) recently completed its Phase 1A clinical trials. The trials were successfully evaluated as to the safety and tolerability of the product.
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Fitness: Is hair keeping you from the gym?
Read on Essence Magazine Online
I was once the girl that didn't exercise because of her hair. Several years ago, I would use the excuse of work or a hot date for why I couldn't sweat out a freshly pressed hairstyle. Looking back, I don't think my rationale was correct but it was my truth despite me being fully aware of the benefits of being in shape, desperately wanting to lose the 60 pounds that had been plaguing me for years. However, because of the fear I had of not having perfectly pressed hair I made the silly decision to preserve my hair over my health.
Panelists at the "Black Women Health and Hair Event" discussed this very topic during a recent panel for New York City's Social Media Week. Speakers included Niema Jordan, Health Editor at ESSENCE, and hair bloggers Franchesca Ramsey and Francheska Medina, and moderator Tina Shoulders, all of whom were active Black women who exercised almost daily and still looked fly. It was very inspiring to hear how fitness had become a way of life for these women. Ramsey recounted daily gym adventures which consisted of racing strangers on the treadmill and attending pulse-pumping kettle bell classes. Medina explained her love of outdoor training, which included 5 AM yoga sessions in Central Park and bike rides through Brooklyn. Shoulders has lost over 55 pounds by eating healthier and becoming a marathoner.
Each of these women found a way to work around their initial "gym hair" dilemma once fitness became a staple in their lives. This resonated with me because my experience is similar. Once I finally took my health seriously and decided to lose weight, maintaining a perfectly coiffed mane became the least of my worries. Now 65 pounds lighter, maintaining my hair and working out consistently has become a way of life. Through the use of ponytails, Save Your Do Sweatbands, and wash n' go styles, I have found what works.
The panelists discussed how creating a support system held them accountable to working out and deterred them from using hair as an excuse. Ramsey tweets her workouts so her followers hold her to them. Jordan sends out health and fitness articles to her family and friends keeping her on the straight and narrow while Shoulders meets regularly with a group called "Black Girls Run," who continuously motivate and support one another. I walked away from the event feeling exceptionally empowered and a strong sense of camaraderie because I was surrounded by women who valued an active lifestyle yet had faced the same hair issues I had once faced. Our hair may not be as easy to maintain on weeks where we are hitting the gym frequently, however, that will not stop us from being healthy and setting a positive example for our community and generations to come.


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Posting Date: April 18, 2016
Department for the Study of Religion
Faculty of Arts and Science
University of Toronto
Course Number and Title: RLG235H1F Religion, Gender, and Sexuality
Course description: Examination of gender as a category in the understanding of religious roles, symbols, rituals, deities, and social relations. Survey of varieties of concepts of gender in recent feminist thought, and application of these concepts to religious life and experience. Examples will be drawn from a variety of religious traditions and groups, contemporary and historical.
Estimated course enrolment: 70
Estimated TA support: based on enrollment
Schedule: Thursday 3:00-5:00 pmm
Sessional Appointment dates: September 1, 2016- December 31, 2016
Salary: 7,304.56 for Sessional Lecturer I, $7,442.96 for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $7,765.90 for Sessional Lecturer II, $8,124.72 for Sessional Lecturer III
Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
- Ph.D. in Religion/Religious Studies or related discipline, or Ph.D. advanced candidacy, with significant graduate work and ongoing professional/academic development in the area preferred;
- Evidence of superior teaching ability, in the form of prior teaching evaluations and, in the case of instructors who have not yet taught, TA evaluations required;
- Teaching and/or TA experience an equivalent course preferred.
Duties: : Include presenting two hours of lectures a week; conducting tutorials; grading papers and exams; and other pedagogical and administrative tasks associated with an undergraduate course.
Closing date: May 15, 2016
Applicants should submit
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(2) evidence of teaching ability (e.g., summarized course evaluations, letters of reference, etc.) and
(3) A CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available in PDF or RTF format at http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/resources/forms.htm#recruitment
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Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 16, 1920 based on the four principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood by five coeds at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
To honor the principle of Scholarship, Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter annually offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to institutes of higher education. This year, we are pleased to offer four (4) $1000.00 scholarship awards to four (4) deserving graduating high school seniors in the DeKalb County School System.
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"Dear mom, I love you. Please come home. Please, Please, Please, Please, Please come home. I love you, but I love you more if you come home."
The above quote is actually a letter written to Indra Nooyi by her daughter when she was just a young girl. For those who don't know, Indra Nooyi is the Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. She is one of the tiny 4% of women who currently holds a CEO position in a Fortune 500 company.
Last week, I had the opportunity to listen to Indra during the 7th Annual Women in the World Summit. Women in the World is an annual summit launched in 2010 by Tina Brown, the British-born former editor in chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Talk, Newsweek and The Daily Beast and author of The Diana Chronicles, a biography of the Princess of Wales. First held at New York's Hudson Theater, the summit now takes place at Lincoln Center's David Koch Theater, convening women leaders, activists and political change-makers from around the world to share their stories, and offer solutions to building a better life for women and girls. Former ABC news producer Kyle Gibson is senior executive producer and managing editor of the event.
I knew in my heart that I needed to bring not only a woman in a position of influence to this event but a [leader] who would be excited to be a [student] with me for the entire day. So, I invited Ann Marie Almeida SVP of Marketing and Development at Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) organization.
Each speaker spoke to us in so many ways but it would be too long for this blog post. But what I do want to share is (7) key points that were stated in Indra Nooyi's conversation with Anne-Marie Slaughter (President and CEO of New America) and moderated by Norah O'Donnell, Co-Anchor, CBS This Morning.
RahGor's (7) FAVORITE KEY POINTS FROM INDRA NOOYI
1. Companies need women in the work place because they are 50% or more of the population, 60% of the graduating population of many colleges, and 75% of the top grades.
2. Be careful about all the choices you are making because you will look back and it will hurt like hell. And it does.
3. People will talk about you behind your back or call you more difficult – But that is the price of climbing up the ladder of leadership.
4. If you don't have women working with you, you don't have a business.
5. We must ask ourselves, create, and provide an environment that productively and gainfully allows women to use their FULL TALENT.
6. Society is aging and more women are working. So we need to find a common ground to bring elders to help in this area.
7. If we don't come up with solutions now, no one will.


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Enjoy two of the most popular and most established hotels in Belize as you experience at the best of the best. Spend three nights in the rainforest at the luxurious Chaa Creek before you head to Ambergris Caye for four days of fly fishing at the world famous El Pescador fly fishing resort. Leaders in Belize tourism for the past three decades, these hotels have an impressive 70 years of history between the two of them and continue to be leaders in the industry today.
Package Details
Day One
Fly into Belize City, Belize where you will be met and taken directly to your waiting private transfer. Enjoy three nights in the rainforest at the foothills of the Mayan Mountains at the award winning Chaa Creek. Listed on Travel & Leisure's 'World's Best' and Conde Nast's 'Gold List', you'll be amazed by the twenty three luxurious yet eco-friendly palm thatched cottages that sit above the Macal River. Hardwood floors, luxurious bedding, private baths and a Jacuzzi adorn every room while a swimming pool, hilltop spa, free wifi, Ruta Maya trail system, and one of the best restaurants in the country are enjoyed by all guests at the hotel.
Day Two
Your stay at Chaa Creek includes complimentary early morning bird watching with a naturalist guide so we suggest you wake up with the rainforest and see an incredible amount of wildlife before you even eat your first Belizean breakfast. Hundreds of birds, wild cats, sloths, monkeys, and tapir roam their 365 acre nature reserve so you ever know what you'll see. Your stay here also includes guided tours of their natural history center and butterfly farm, guided tour of their Maya medicine plant trail, and canoeing up the Macal River. Use this day to explore the rainforest and enjoy Belize's natural wonders!
Day Three
Western Belize is home to many the country's top Mayan ruins and is just hours away from the most popular Mayan site of all, Tikal. Actually located in Guatemala, Tikal was the capital city of the Mayan world and today is not only a UNESCO world heritage site but also a 222 sq mile national park home to crocodiles, caiman, jaguar, monkeys, tapir, and hundreds of species of birds. Located just 2.5 hours away, you will do a day trip to Tikal and cross back into Belize all before dinner.
Day Four
Late in the morning you will be transferred to the San Ignacio Airstrip for a short domestic flight out to San Pedro and Ambergris Caye. Upon arrival you'll be met by a representative of the famous El Pescador fly fishing resort and taken by boat 10 minutes to the lodge. Part of what makes El Pescador a world renowned fly fishing destination isn't just the incredible flats fishing they offer, but the fact that they've been doing it for 40 years! Family owned and operated El Pescador offers the finest fly fishing in the world in a warm family style atmosphere. After you get your orientation of the fishing you can grab your fly rod and head down to the dock for complimentary fly lessons. Offered every day at 4:30 by the resident casting instructor this is a great way to get the rust off and practice your double haul to nail those 90 ft casts. Enjoy a family style surf & turf dinner then get to bed so you can get up early and go fly fishing!
Day Five
Let's go fishing! Meet your guide early in the morning so he can go over your fly selection and pick out any other flies you'll need from the fly shop. Gotcha's and Crazy Charlies are favorite picks for bonefish while crab patterns are a must for permit. While floating line is going to be used the vast majority of the time it is recommended to have one reel ready with intermediate sinking line in case the permit or bonefish are in deeper water due to the tides. A 9'-9.5' 8 wt rod is recommended for bonefish, a 9 wt for permit, and a 10 wt for tarpon. Head out on one of El Pescador's 23' super pangas for a day of poling and wading the flats as you try for the elusive grand slam.
Day Six
Let's go fishing! El Pescador boasts a 400 sq mile fishery so there is no shortage of flats to see tailing permit or sandy coastlines around the various cayes to sight cast to bonefish. Few things get your heart pumping like the experience of stalking a school of feeding permit, perfectly placing a cast without spooking them, then starting to do your slow strip as you wait for that bite. Notorious for being as picky as they are spooky, landing a permit is always an accomplishment, even at a fly fishing resort as famous as El Pescador. Land one and you'll be a hero at the dinner table for the week.
Day Seven
Last day of fishing! You've landed too many bonefish to count so today get out your 10 wt and hunt for the silver king. Large adults and juveniles can be found north of El Pescador near the Mexican border or most days right in the lagoon on the back side of the island. On good days you'll see them rolling and can sight cast to them, other days you'll blind cast and begin a slow strip as you wait for the surface to explode. Set the hook firmly and get ready to bow to the king!
Day Eight
Transfer back to the San Pedro Airstrip and take a quick 20 minute flight back to the BZE Airport for your international flight home.
Belize has been blessed with a multitude of natural wonders so whether you are surrounded by the rain forest or relaxing at the beach you'll be doing it in total comfort. World famous eco-lodges, all inclusive resorts, private condos, boutique hotels and even your own private island are all options in Belize. Below are suggestions for this sample package, but if you don't see what you are looking for keep in mind we will customize your itinerary until it is perfect.


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A Wedding Ring is a gift used to allow you to marry other people.
Fable and Fable: TLC Edit
You buy these from many shops in Albion. A ring is needed to get engaged, and then married, to men/women that you want to marry. Marrying Lady Grey will result in her eventually giving you the Solus Greatsword, rather than you spending almost 100,000 gold on it. You can also get a Fake Wedding Ring.
Fable II Edit
Wedding rings in Fable II are far different than they were in Fable and Fable: The Lost Chapters. There are now a range of rings from cheap 1 star rings to expensive 5 star rings. Some women/men will only accept high-class 5 star rings, like Lady Grey for instance, who you have the choice of marrying during the Love Hurts quest. A wedding ring is also needed to open the demon door in Oakfield, as you have to propose to someone in front of the door or blow a kiss at the door. Without a ring, one cannot marry a NPC.


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The Grey Elbow Patch Cardigan has wood button details. The brand label is affixed to the front and signature shapes label affixed to the back of the neck.
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Superhero Storytime Dress Up
Superhero Storytime Dress Up
Encourage your little superhero to use their imagination.
They can dress up as their favourite character, read one of the short stories and act out what happens next.
Each kit includes a costume made from a durable stone-paper that will survive the speedy life of a superhero. Simply put on the mask and pop the bib costume over your head and you're ready for action! Read through one of the three stories and act out your own ending.
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Animal Band ~ Nursery Rhymes Gets Kids Playing Music with Animals/
It's no secret that we love StoryToys. Known for their signature 3D popup storybooks, recently the developers have been releasing other types of apps: starting with their StoryToys Jr series, then a collection of themed mini games, and their most recent original story Strangebeard the Pirate Princess.
Now, a new app has joined the family: a StoryToys Jr series called Animal Band ~ Nursery Rhymes. Judging from its name, you can tell that it's a musical app for toddlers featuring a collection of nursery rhymes.
Band of Eight
At the start the app, kids will see two locations with two songs each. They can select directly the song to play, or a location to start with the first song there.
At the start of each song, there will be a band of eight animals. Unfortunately, seven of them are fast asleep. The little bear, who acts as the vocalist for the band, will greet juniors with a request to wake up his band members.
Once an animal is awaken, the song starts to play. To hear musical tones, I suggest waking up the monkeys who play the piano, percussion, and guitar. The other band members include a purple rhino playing the cymbals, an elephant who uses his trunk to trumpet, a crocodile playing the maracas, and a frog whose sounds bring a unique color to the melodies.
The more animals that are awake, the merrier the song will be. Animals can't be muted or put back to sleep by force, but they will fall asleep in the middle of the song if kids don't interact with them. When no one is awake, the song will stop. To resume playing, simply wake the animals again.
When the song ends, kids can replay it again, go to the next song in the playlist, or go back to the Home screen. The initial version of Animal Band includes four nursery rhymes in the following order: Twinkle Twinkle, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Row Your Boat, and 12345.
Watch trailer video for Animal Band ~ Nursery Rhymes on YouTube
Parents Need to Know
Most nursery rhyme apps tend to have their own interpretation of the lyrics and melodies, so you may find it strange if the tunes/lyrics do not suit the version that you hear most frequently. Nonetheless, StoryToys implement fun versions of beloved classics.
The initial version of Animal Band includes only four songs and two locations. However there is a placeholder that teases the third location, which looks like a farm. Knowing how StoryToys frequently updates their apps to add new features, I'm sure that it won't be long before we can play with new songs in new locations.
Things I Like
Animal Band has an intuitive gameplay: simply tap on an animal to wake him up. If you tap on an animal that's already awake, you may hear a short amplified sound of his musical instruments. You can use this feature to hear the melodies of the song by tapping one or more animals according to the song tempo.
You can also swipe an animal to see him swirl and hear a swirling tune from the associated musical instrument. You might also want to swipe the entire row of animal from left to right to see them swirl in a sequential row. Because the app also supports multiple touches, so you can tap or swirl more than one animal at the same time.
Animal Band ~ Nursery Rhymes is a lovely musical toy for juniors ages 1–4. It's intuitive and fun to play with. Its tender music, beautiful background illustrations, and smooth animations make the playing experience a soothing one. Kids may start by waking up the animals, but don't be surprised if they are the ones falling asleep before the song ends.
Animal Band ~ Nursery Rhymes is available for iPhone/iPad
Get it on the App Store: iPhone | iPad
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Friday, April 1, 2011 | 8:00 pm
Chapel of the Holy Innocents | Bard College
Free and open to the public
Saturday, April 2, 2011 | 7:00 pm
Colony Café | Woodstock, NY
General admission $10 | Student admission $5
Whether driven by the ignition of a tight, internal chamber or a blazing combustion from outside, Contemporaneous brings a program of music that is sure to set your spirits aflame. Including three world premieres and a New York premiere, this concert fuses works that will move you from within with works that will make you move on the outside. Three young, emerging composers join three established sages for a high-octane result.
Brilliant young composer Ryan Chase's inspired new setting of the classic Lewis Carroll poem Jabberwocky captures the bizarre nature of the text with deft precision, sharp wit, and staggering intricacy. Contemporaneous is thrilled to be joined by the voraciously versatile soprano Ariadne Greif, to whom the work is dedicated, to present the world premiere of this fantastic new work. For more information about this piece, look at our blog post about it. In a beautifully introverted new piece written for Contemporaneous, Bill Zuckerman brings a heart-warming world premiere to the concert that is propelled by the memory of someone close. Don't be alarmed as we kick it back into high gear for Stephen Feigenbaum's dynamically funky Grooves and Ruts.
John Halle's rock-infused setting of Sam Smith's poignantly hilarious essay Apology to Younger Americans opens the second half of the program with immensely talented soprano Lucy Dhegrae displaying her amazing ability to blend classical and popular vocal styles. Spinning almost out of control, Kyle Gann's world premiere string quartet is a spacial experience lying somewhere between internal and external combustion. To close the program, Bang on a Can co-founder Julia Wolfe's Four Marys is a magnification and infusion of the folk sounds of the mountain dulcimer and the accordion in passionately intimate and wildly strumming piece.
Ryan Chase (b. 1987): Jabberwocky (2010) †
William Zuckerman (b. 1989): The Sky Ending from Infinity Plus One (2011) (Contemporaneous commission) †
Stephen Feigenbaum (b. 1989): Grooves and Ruts (2008) *
– Intermission –
John Halle (b. 1959): Apology to Younger Americans (2007)
Kyle Gann (b. 1955): Concord Spiral (2010) †
Julia Wolfe (b. 1958): Four Marys (1991)
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(Based on recent tragedies in Dallas and Baton Rouge) I reached out to my fellow police officers across the United States and asked them to tell me in their own words, what they wanted to say to Americans right now. This is what they said.
"My wife cries and asks me why I still go to a job where I am vilified and threatened. She tells me that people have become more hateful; that it isn't the same job that I signed up for seven years ago. I think of my two-year-old son. It is hard to find the words to answer her, harder still to find a justification for the "why". The cliché answers come to mind: "It's all I have ever wanted to do," or "I love catching bad guys," and even the old "I want to help people." Those answers aren't good enough for her. Honestly, they aren't good enough for me either. The only meaningful answer I have left is: "If not me, then who?" Today, it is the only answer I have. Today, it is the only reason I still put on a uniform. Today, I have brothers and sisters in uniform all over the country feeling the same despair that I feel as I wrap a black band around my badge. Today, I have people depending on me. Today... it has to be enough."
Officer Joshua Madsen, Pasco (WA) Police Department 7 years' experience
"I was privileged to represent my agency last week in Dallas. While I was there, I met people of every race and from many diverse backgrounds. As I had the opportunity to speak with many people from Dallas, the discussions had one common theme. They were hurting as well and they wanted everyone in law enforcement to know that they cared and appreciated our efforts. More than one person began to shed tears as they spoke to me. As tough as things have been recently, I was reminded that deep down, the majority of Americans still respect and care about law enforcement. And for me, that is enough to keep on going."
Sgt William Vollberg, Pittsburgh (PA) Police Department, 23 years' experience
"It breaks my heart to see Americans taking to the streets to execute police officers in the name of whatever cause they believe or support. The belief that street justice, or taking the law into one's own hand, fixes societal grievances does not work. While Honolulu is unique in that we are a little more than 2,500 miles from the California coast, we are not exempt from similar heinous acts as our Brothers and Sisters in Blue from Baton Rouge and Dallas. My heart hurts for the families of those officers who left to serve their community and did not return home. Yet, I will continue to wear my uniform with pride and provide the people of Honolulu with the best police service I can offer."
Officer Jason Boquer-Wintjen, Honolulu (HI) Police Department, 13 years' experience
"Frustration, uncertainty, disgust and disbelief. These emotions sum up the surreal atmosphere of what it's like on the road right now. We are still going to work day in and day out without question, because whether you hate us or love us, we're still rolling if you call."
Sgt Chris Port, Hawthorne (CA) Police Department, 15 years' experience
"The people I work with have become more than friends, they are my family. As I walk into headquarters, the hallways have become quiet, the jokes and laughter are gone, and the smiles on faces seem to have disappeared. My family is hurting, our hearts ache, and we are filled with anger because our brothers and sisters across the country keep getting killed simply for the uniform they wear. I know we are not alone in this fight. The outpour of support and generosity from our community has been overwhelming. The simple reminders that we are not alone help us keep going, because in this family no one fights alone."
Officer Jacklyn Smith, Evansville (IN) Police Department, 2 years' experience
"Being a Police Officer is a thankless job. We wake up every day/night, put on the badge and head into the abyss. We patrol the streets knowing that all we have is our wits, our training and equipment, and our fellow Officers to keep us safe. We deal with the most heinous aspects of society without flinching. We witness unimaginable things that keep us awake when we should sleep. We learn to manage and re-direct our fear into action in split-second decisions... and we are flawed humans, no doubt, but we leave it all out on the streets. My God, being a Police Officer is a thankless job... but I wouldn't have it any other way... because it takes a quiet professional to put on this badge and hit the streets hard, just knowing that we serve something greater than ourselves. We stand our post on that thin blue line, between chaos and order."
Officer Juan Sanchez, Sarasota (FL) Police Department, 16 years' experience
"It's so sad to see all the hate in this world towards police officers. When I, just like any other police officer across America, took an oath to serve and protect, we did so because this is what we love doing. Regardless of those that want to make police look bad and the people that want to harm us, I will continue doing what I love most. I will continue to serve and protect the citizens of Pooler as well as anyone else from across America, who I may meet. We will overcome this day in time and I want to thank each of you across America who continues to believe in us and for your continued support for law enforcement. Please continue to pray for the families of the recent fallen officers from Baton Rouge and Dallas. God bless! "
Corporal Tripp Davis, Pooler (GA) Police Department, 16 years' experience
"Our challenges are ever changing, but our cause is never lost. Every day I leave my house, make the drive to my headquarters, put on my uniform, I can't help but contemplate if I'll be the next example. The next example of a young patrolman (or woman) forced into martyrdom. The next result of extremism. The next target in a blue uniform. As I walk into roll call, it passes. It passes when I allow myself to remember. When I remember to uphold the oath I took three years ago. When I remember my predecessors who dedicated their lives to giving their communities hope. I allow myself to remember how badly I wanted to become that beacon of hope. I remember, I am one of thousands who are fully aware of the risk, the public perception and the personal sacrifice that comes with this calling. One of thousands standing up for what is just; in a turbulent national society where stigmas and misconceptions are the roots of our challenges.
I am forever grateful for the support I receive on a daily basis. Grateful for the citizen who approaches me, just to give thanks. Grateful for the children who stare at me in awe; as if they just met Superman. Grateful to be the protector of a town that stands behind me, unconditionally."
Officer Alex Testani, Greenwich (CT) Police Department , 3 years' experience
"It does not matter how many of my brothers or sisters are murdered, we will win in the long run. Not by the use of violence, but solely on the fact that our purpose is of a higher level. We protect people who cannot protect themselves. They cowardly hunt the protectors that keep the evil at bay. Every day I put on my uniform and I know I will help make someone's life better. They can never take that away from me, no matter how many times they break my heart by using violence against us. If you call for help, we will be there for you no matter the color of your skin, your sexual preference, or your political affiliation."
Officer Zachary Caron, Brewer (ME) Police Department, 2 years' experience


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Orley's Manufacturing Inc Parts
Orley Milligan designed two woodstoves in 1969 - one for his home and one for his chainsaw store - so that his electric bills wouldn't be so unbearable. Impressed by their design and incredible heat output, customers began requesting these wood stove from Orley. Within no time, the back of the store had been dedicated to manufacturing more of his "homemade" wood stoves! By 1973, the 22 and 24 inch round, tubular stove models were in mass production under the name Orley's Manufacturing, Inc. Unfortunately, the late 1970s recession brought demise to the company and these stoves are no longer made today. We can supply you with replacement gaskets and combustors for your Orley Stove, including custom-cut glass.
Because the of the large product variety that exists, customers must measure their stove for this custom cut glass to ensure the measurements that we have on file from Orley's Manufacturing Inc. are accurate. Before you check out with your custom piece, you must realize that this glass is not returnable.
If you don't see your model number listed, not to worry! Just call our experts at 1-888-986-1535 and submit your measurements. We can custom cut a piece of glass to your specifications for an exact fit, or help you find the right gasket or combustor for your heating application!
|Glass Size
|Gasket Size
|Catalytic Combustor
|We'll custom cut your pyroceram glass to fit!
|Learn how to measure to find the correct gasket size for your stove.
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Plan Your Visit
Please be aware that due to technical difficulties, The Music Center parking garage is temporarily only able to accept cash.
Mark Taper Forum
The Mark Taper Forum, located at The Music Center, is where we think about how art sheds a light on society. It's where we produce plays—whether they're world premieres, second productions, or the remounting of important works—that provoke conversations.
Dining in Downtown L.A.
Upcoming Shows
Getting Here
Please plan on arriving at least one half hour prior to curtain time.
Self-Parking is available in The Music Center Garage for $9 at the Grand Ave entrance. (Please note: for weekday matinees please arrive between noon and 2pm and you will be charged $9. Parking before noon is $20.) The garage sometimes fills up on dates when all three theatres at The Music Center are operating.
Valet parking is available for $23 at The Music Center's Hope Street entrance.
Handicapped Parking is available for patrons displaying a handicapped placard at both The Music Center Garage and valet parking. The charge at both locations is $9. To arrange mobility services from The Music Center garage to the Ahmanson Theatre or Mark Taper Forum, please contact The Music Center Access Disability Line at 213.972.0777.
Parking rates at The Music Center are determined by the County of Los Angeles and are subject to change without notice.
Please note that The Music Center Plaza is currently under renovation. The theatre is open for performances as usual, and the main Music Center garage (under the Plaza) will also remain open during construction. Parking personnel are working to minimize any changes to traffic flow, and signage is up that will direct you along the best route to the theatre. Please visit MusicCenter.org/Plaza for detailed information about the renovation plans, including the latest updates regarding paths of travel and current dining options. We are excited about the possibilities the new Plaza will offer our patrons once renovations are complete.
Go Metro
Go Metro and save at select performances in 2018! Plan your trip to the Ahmanson Theatre or Mark Taper Forum at metro.net or call 323 Go Metro or 323.466.3876. Roundtrip fare is $3.50 + $1 for a reusable TAP card, per person. Take the Metro Red or Purple Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station and exit towards Temple Street. The Ahmanson Theatre/Mark Taper Forum is located at The Music Center, which is across the street, west of Grand Park.
- From East LA, Pasadena, or Azusa
- Take the Gold Line and transfer onto the Red or Purple Line at Union Station. Travel towards North Hollywood or Wilshire/Western and exit one block at Civic Center/Grand Park Station.
- From Koreatown
- Take the Red or Purple Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station.
- From Long Beach
- Take the Blue Line and transfer onto the Red or Purple Line at 7th Street Metro Center Station. Travel towards Union Station and exit at Civic Center/Grand Park Station.
- From North Hollywood or San Fernando Valley
- Take the Red Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station.
- From Santa Monica or Culver City
- Take the Expo Line and transfer onto the Red or Purple Line at 7th Street Metro Center Station. Travel towards Union Station and exit at Civic Center/Grand Park Station.
- From San Pedro
- Take the Silver Line (bus) to the intersection of 1st Street and Hill Street.
- From the Southbay/Gateway Cities
- Take the Green Line to the Blue Line at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station. Then take the Blue Line towards Downtown L.A. and transfer onto the Red or Purple Line at 7th Street Metro Center Station. Travel towards Union Station and exit at Civic Center/Grand Park Station.
Pay $2.50 *All riders must have fare loaded on a valid TAP card, no cash accepted., Monthly Pass: $122.00, EZ Pass accepted.
Rideshare Pickup
The official rideshare pickup location for the Ahmanson Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum is 218 N Hope St at the corner of W Temple St, adjacent to the Ahmanson. Please wait there for services such as Lyft and Uber.
Note: Click on the "Expand Sidebar" icon below to navigate and view a listing of all points of interest on the Google Map.
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012


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Custom Closets in Denver
Out of Sight Closets & Garages specializes in bringing you custom storage solutions from your closet to your garage. We will bring out the best of your custom closet to match all your storage and interior design needs. We transform plain closets to fully functional works of art. Whether you are looking for a modern design or a different aesthetic, call us for a fully customizable closet that will suit your taste. Contact us for a free consultation at 303-547-3397.
Benefits of our custom closets include:
- Our prices are competitive and affordable
- All closets are custom designed by our team
- We have many hardware and accessory options to choose from
Dream closet solutions for your storage needs
A closet is more than just a place to for storage. It holds precious memories, promises of upcoming special events, and everything you need to live your daily life in style. Sometimes, it's hard to see the potential amidst the crowded clothes, stacked boxes, and odds and ends stuffed into every corner. Instead of trying to find room elsewhere for your prized possessions, let the professional custom closet Denver designers at Out of Sight Closets & Garages build your dream closet! By creating a custom organization solution, our talented team can not only increase your storage space and your closet's overall functionality, but turn your bedroom into a work of art. Our team has almost 20 years of experience servicing Denver, and surrounding areas.
We manufacture all products right here in our local cabinet shop, so whether you want to install specialized cabinets, custom racks, or fully decked out dressing rooms, you can count on Out of Sight Closets & Garages to design a truly one-of-a-kind storage system for you.
Custom closets that combine beauty and functionality
Give your boring, overcrowded closet a much-needed makeover with a stunning new design from Out of Sight Closets & Garages. During your free consultation, our creative experts will take the time to truly understand your goals, integrating your ideas into a gorgeous custom organization solution that transforms your existing space. We work with only the best products on the market, specializing in custom finishes that are bound to make a statement.
Our custom closet options include:
- Painted cabinets
- Wardrobes
- Wood finishes that include bamboo, rift cut oak, and walnut
- Reach-in closet solutions
- Walk-in closet solutions
- Dressing rooms
No More Hunting for Your Favorite Outfit!
At Out of Sight Closets & Garages, we want you to be inspired by your closet every day, which is why our custom closet team in Denver goes above and beyond to provide exceptional designs that add a touch of tranquility and beauty to your home. We take a great deal of pride in the quality of our craftsmanship and our efficient, no nonsense installations. Our customer services are second to none, and you won't find a more dedicated and skilled team in the Denver Metro area. With our inspiring custom finishes and innovative custom closet designs, you can say goodbye to the hassles of crowded closets and store your favorite things in style. You can count on us for quality products and friendly staff members who are always ready to assist you! Find out how we can help organize your closets by contacting our office at 303-547-3397.
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Call 303-547-3397 now for a free consultation, and make your dream closet a reality!


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Wilton 101 Piece Cookie Cutter Set Only $9.88! (Was $15)
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