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More than 8,000 educators, advisors, scholars, and counselors attended the Association of International Educators' 63rd annual NAFSA conference from May 31 to June 3. The conference offered dozens of workshops and seminars on international education, providing an unparalleled forum for hammering out agreements between educational institutions, spotting new trends in international education, and plain, old-fashioned networking.
There is burgeoning understanding that educational advising and international academic exchanges are increasingly recognized as important tools for building long-term relationships between citizens of the United States and other countries. Caryn Danz, Branch Chief for Educational Advising in the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, says, "Educational advising has become much more of a strategic objective as we've come to understand how important it is to reach the younger generations in every country; to help them better understand the United States; to help Americans better understand the world; and to gain global literacy for the 21st century economy."
Representatives from more than 100 countries came together for the conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the same site that was home to the International Broadcast Centre during the 2010 Winter Olympics. The NAFSA convention continued to carry the torch of international understanding, but with its own distinct stamp, emphasizing international educational opportunities. EducationUSA, the Department of State-supported network to promote higher education opportunities in the United States, represented the United States at an expanded 2011 pavilion.
EducationUSA advisors from around the globe met individually with thousands of U.S. college and university representatives during the five-day conference, guiding them on opportunities to recruit students from their countries and offering on-the-ground services to reach international students. They explained the higher education systems in their countries to U.S. college and university representatives, the U.S. system to the foreign university representatives, and served as liaisons to promote partnerships between foreign and U.S. institutions.
Tens of thousands of Canadians study in the United States, but there is still plenty of growth for educational exchange between the two countries. Those of us in Mission Canada saw this year's NAFSA conference as a target of opportunity to learn how we can expand our outreach to potential international exchange students.
Staffers from the Public Affairs Section at Embassy Ottawa joined our Vancouver Public Affairs operation to attend NAFSA sessions, meet EducationUSA advisors, and confer with colleagues from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. We are still digesting the volumes of information that we gathered and looking for ways to expand resources that will help Canadian students find the right educational opportunities in the United States.
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For a few years, I worked a relatively dead-end job at a custom framing store. Had I been an artist, this job would have made a lot of sense because framing can get expensive. For me, this job made as much sense as my getting an internship with a chiropractor to further my literary pursuits.
Ultimately, I did get many things of my own nicely framed, things which continue to decorate my home to this day. Aside from that, I got a story or two to tell.
A man came in to frame two stamps and their corresponding lithographs. The stamps were part of a series that showcased breeds of ducks (apparently, there had been great demand for duck stamps and the USPS jumped at the chance to benefit from this overwhelming public opinion to the tune of, what I presume, to be dozens of dollars.) As he set them on the counter, I said, "Those are really pretty. What kind of ducks are those?"

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RUGBY Kenneth Vetsch, 69, Rugby, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in his home.
He was born Aug. 10, 1943, to George and Agnes Vetsch, near Fillmore. He married Rose Mary Bohl on Oct. 17, 1970, in Knox.
Survivors: sons, Paul, Esmond, LeRoy and Jason, both Minot, Mike, Rugby; daughters, Renae Vetsch, Rugby, Jennifer Vetsch, Minot; 12 grandchildren; sisters, Ann Hagel, Bismarck, Jeanette Bray, Mahnomen, Minn.; brothers, Fred and Richard, both Rugby, Daniel, of Pierre, S.D., and John, Coleharbor.
Funeral: Today, 11 a.m., Little Flower Catholic Church, Rugby.
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Tia's hairstyle looks really classy as seen here at the 2009 Grammy Awards. It is all one length and completely straight. Her hair is very long. There is a part off to the side and this is a nice, healthy looking hairstyle.Her hair has been cut evenly all around. It is all one length.Her hair colour is a gorgeous medium brown chocolate.


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Patch the holes in your aviation insurance
Two corporate aircraft runway accidents in recent years underscore the importance of understanding your aviation insurance policy and communicating key details to all pertinent parties. The 2007 accidents—in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Santa Barbara, California—resulted in no serious passenger injuries but caused millions of dollars' worth of damage. In each case, the insurance carrier denied the claim because the pilot(s) failed to meet policy requirements.
Contrary to popular belief, insurance companies don't like to reject claims. It's bad PR for them and isn't conducive to retaining their other policyholders. However, when aircraft owners fail to adhere to contract terms, insurers have little choice but to say no.
Here's a look at the four mistakes that result in the largest percentage of claim denials. Avoid them and you'll have the bulk of your coverage nailed down tight.
1. Using Unapproved Pilots
One of the easiest and most common ways to void your insurance is to allow someone to fly your aircraft without confirming that he or she meets your policy's approved-pilot clause.
The policy will state exactly who is authorized to act as pilot in command or second in command. Typically, either these pilots will be listed by name or you'll see an "open-pilot" clause, which stipulates broad credentials and experience required to operate the airplane.
Many policies also list additional mandatory requirements for pilots. For example, your insurer may stipulate that all pilots, whether named or conforming to an open-pilot clause, must annually complete a motion-based simulator training course designed for the make and model aircraft operated. (A Falcon 900 doesn't equal a Falcon 2000.) After a loss, a claims adjuster would require documentation that the pilot flying the aircraft had, in fact, completed such training.
Insurance companies recognize the need for flexibility regarding who is allowed to fly your airplane. This is the intent of those open-pilot clauses. For example, if your regular pilot is ill or on vacation, this clause can give you the authority to utilize another pilot who meets the minimum standards set forth in the policy. The open-pilot clause isn't designed to allow you to let other pilots operate the aircraft on a regular basis, however, so be careful when relying on this provision.
Some aircraft owners mistakenly believe it's OK for a pilot who hasn't been approved by the insurance company to receive instruction or log time, provided that someone who's "insurance-approved" acts as pilot in command. However, insurance carriers define pilot in command to mean "sole manipulator of the controls." Therefore, if the pilot handling the controls at the time of a loss isn't approved under the policy, no coverage will apply.
Keep in mind that investigators attribute most accidents and incidents to pilot error. At each renewal of your insurance, you should provide your pilots with a copy of the approved-pilots section of your policy and encourage them to keep it in the cockpit as a reminder. Make certain they complete required recurrent training within the allotted time, as no grace period applies. You should list by name on the renewal application any pilot you employ regularly. Prior to using new pilots, have them complete a form verifying their credentials. Ask your insurance broker to submit that form to your insurance carrier and get its blessing.
2. Misunderstanding Approved-Use Clauses
One of the least understood and therefore most dangerous clauses in an aviation insurance policy is the one about "approved use." This provision spells out what commercial or non-commercial uses the insurer will cover and what compensation the aircraft owner may receive for operation of its aircraft. Particularly with respect to policies written for non-commercial use, allowable reimbursement can vary widely.
The most basic and restrictive clause would allow for use in the insurance holder's business as well as personal use, but not for hire or reward. In other words, any exchange of goods or services—be it a week at a friend's vacation home or a case of your favorite wine—could violate the policy terms.
A more liberal wording of the usage clause would state that the policy shall not apply while the aircraft is used with the insured's knowledge "for any purpose involving a charge intended to result in financial profit to such insured unless otherwise indicated herein."
An even broader clause would cover "all operations of the named insured." Insurers normally reserve this language for their best corporate-flight-department customers. It allows maximum flexibility on reimbursement for aircraft operations. If you can get it, this is the clause you want.
Why are insurers so focused on commercial versus non-commercial use? Because in the eyes of the law, an entity engaged in a commercial operation owes a much higher standard of care to the public. The courts will hold the commercial operator—and therefore the insurance company—much more liable than a non-commercial operator.
3. Incorrectly Listing "Named Insured"
The "named insured" is the policy's owner—the person or company that is entitled to cancel, add, change and benefit from coverage and that has the right and responsibility to coordinate with the insurer on any claim, receive claim checks, return premium checks and respond to cancellation notices. An "additional insured," on the other hand, simply shares certain parts of the liability coverage and does not have any other rights under the policy.
Many owners mistakenly list the registered owner (often a sole-asset LLC) as the only "named insured" and sometimes list the true operating company or principal owner as an additional insured. Consult with your insurance broker to determine whether it makes sense in your situation to list all owners as named insureds. If your policy doesn't already have it, add the "broad form named insured" clause.
Properly structuring the named insured is crucial to assuring that coverage applies to the people or entities that need it. Why? Because many ancillary coverages, such as for use of non-owned aircraft, apply only to the named insured. For example, say the owner's aircraft is on a flight and another executive of the company must therefore use charter. If the flight is chartered under the operating company's name and that company isn't listed as a named insured, the coverage for use of non-owned aircraft wouldn't apply, leaving the operating company exposed to a lawsuit in the event of an accident.
You might think you needn't worry about that and that your company couldn't be sued if all you did was charter an aircraft. In fact, when an accident occurs, typically everyone involved in the loop of commerce for that flight will be brought into a lawsuit. One great benefit of your liability coverage is that it provides an attorney to defend you, even against a suit that is groundless.
Because the wording of aviation policies varies, it is critical that you review your risk profile with your insurance broker so he or she can help you properly structure your policy's named-insured clause. The penalty for not doing so could be financial ruin.
4. Failing to Properly Review Contracts
Many of us routinely sign rental-car agreements, bank-loan documents and website use clauses without even a cursory review. Why? Because they're long and loaded with legalese. That's also true of aviation contracts—including purchase, financing and maintenance agreements, hangar leases and more—but the consequences of not reading and understanding them before you sign could be much greater. Among other things, these contracts could significantly affect your insurance coverage.
It is essential that you provide a copy to your insurance broker and attorney before you sign any such agreement. Almost without exception, they contain clauses requiring you to meet certain insurance conditions. Ignore these and you may find yourself in a nasty breach-of-contract lawsuit. In addition, most of these agreements contain indemnity clauses that—regardless of any insurance coverage you have—make you responsible for any losses.
Indemnity clauses merit particularly careful review as they can work against you in their most onerous form. Your aviation attorney can guide you through the process and suggest wording based on language common to the industry. The money you might save by not taking this step would seem trivial after a loss. So if you want to avoid the cost of an attorney, do it on contracts that don't involve as much loss exposure. It just makes sense.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (614 votes).
In short: Excellent organisation & marshalling & good race village. Undulating course.In full: A very well organised and marshalled event with great support in the first part of the race. Not a scenic course until the latter half of the race when on rural, traffic-free roads. Not a particularly good course for a PB as quite undulating with inclines at 11, 12 & 13 miles, although a fast downhill to the finish. Good race 'village' providing bag storage, refreshments, medical tent, etc. I'd recommend this race for 1st-timers, but not PB chasers as not ideal for that. Good range of prizes catering for all age categories. A model for other event organisers to follow. Thanks to all involved in making it a successful event.Date of review: March 22, 2011
In short: Excellent organisation,great atmosphere,very friendlyIn full: This is the best half marathon I have run, and although I am no frequent racer, the organisation, atmosphere & encouragement around the course must be hard to beat. The marshalling is very comprehensive and yes, the course goes around the town (twice) but then it is a town race. The country sections are undulating but I felt it was a challenging course which rewarded you if you put the effort in.Date of review: March 22, 2011
In short: Excellent event for a first timer - really enjoyed itIn full: Lived in Fleet for 10+ years and this is my first crack at it. Didn't have a clue what to expect but found it extremely well organised, loved the route. The out of town section was a little tough going with few spectators to cheer you on and the last hill at the end sapped any remaining energy, but loved every minute of it. Definitely recommend it. Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Well organised, which made me as relaxed as I had ever been before a receIn full: As a preparation for VLM 2011 this was perfect. I would have been happy with just getting under 1:45, but ended up with 1:41:47. The fact it was a fast course, I decided to go for it instead of hold back. Shame I had to rush off back to London, as I would have liked to soak up the post race atmosphere. Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Another cracking Fleet Half, third year for me and the atmosphere gets better each yearIn full: A pretty flat fast course with loads of support and for the last 3 years cracking weather. Few course changes this year but made it better for spectators as went back past the start before heading out into the country. This has become a firm favourite and I hope to do it again and again!Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Great race, second outing and still loving it!!In full: This is a great race with flat sections small hills and small downhill sections. This is a well marshalled and well organised event. I intend on doing it again next year.Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Great event, well organised, lots of cheering, tough course - excellentIn full: This tough new course held a lot of concern for runners who liked the old course. After the event they realised they shouldn't have had any worries. The crowds of spectators on the warm day was very uplifting and carried you over the first six and final one mile. Where do I sign up for next year? The event was so good I took 2 1/2 minutes of my PB!Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Great raceIn full: Well organised, good value and lots of supporters along the route. I would recommend this race to anyone looking for a VLM warm up. The only gripe I have (and it is a very small one) is that the Championchip system which requires you to tie a chip round your ankle left me with a pretty nasty blister. Would much prefer one that was tied into the laces. Aside from that niggle great!Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Well organised race, great support, not flat though!In full: This is a really well organised race with great support in both the town centre and the more remote sections of the course. I entered this race as it was advertised as fast and flat but I would question this - definitely not flat although the hills are not steep there are a lot of them so I would recommend some hill runs in your training. Also, the first 5 miles are 2 laps of the same route which isn't great, but the final 400m is a very welcome downhill section.Date of review: March 21, 2011
In short: Well organised race, nice route, although difficult to reach finish for spectatorsIn full: Enjoyed this race. Well organised start and along the route. Friendly athmosphere. The last mile of the route has quite a climb so if you are going for a PB make sure you keep that in mind. One negative point is that it is difficult for spectators to reach (or leave) the finish line mid race so be there early if you want to see somebody finish.Date of review: March 21, 2011
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I am looking for a new hunting jacket, I hate being cold, So I am trying to find the warmest, toughest (since this will be used for deer and pheasant hunting as well) coat I can find. These are the ones I am looking at.....
Columbia trophy shot jacket
Under armour Skysweeper II Jacket
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If anybody can give me any personal experience with these or any other jacket out there that would be great.
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I use a Browning field coat because it fits inside my LL Bean Helix chest waders and I put lots of stuff inside the game pocket. Sierra Outdoors has good deals on hunting coats.
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Can't go wrong with drake waterfowl. I like the 3in1 plus to coat. cheak it out, very versatile
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i like my drake 1/4 zip mst pullover
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My duck commander jacket has me sweating even when it's frosty.
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I have the drake 2 in 1 parka, with both jackets in it you could wear a t shirt in freezing weather and be warm but mainly use it for the boat ride, I personally like the quater zips under my waders not as much bulk
hunting season is the only season
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ever look into just buying a wool base layer with wind stop.could wear it under your bigger hunting clothes
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I have the columbia heated wader jacket and it's awesome. Below zero in a blizzard with 3 foot waves hitting and I was toasty. For the "warmer" days I LOVE my underarmour skysweeper hoodie. One of my favorite purchases!
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x2 for Drake 3in1 wading coat. Has me sweating all season up in Michigan.
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MOORE, Jason A. (Animal,) 32, St. Clairsville died July 3, 2013, in Barnesville.
He was born January 11, 1981 in Wheeling, a son of Kristy Moore Thompson and the late Lawrence (Ern) Hamilton. He was a former employee of Lilly's in the Wheeling area and a Protestant by faith.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his father, were his maternal grandparents, James and Delores Moore and his paternal grandparents, Robert and Pat Hamilton.
Surviving is his mother, Kristy Moore Thompson of Barnesville; his life partner, Markie Turkoly; two sons, Chaz Michael Moore and Myles Layne Moore; a brother, Dylan Culbreth and a sister, Amber Moore-Hannahs both of Banesville; a half brother, Bobby Joe Hamilton of Holloway.
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Introduction to baby acne:
To many parents' dismay, their beautiful newborn's face breaks out with red bumps at around 3 to 4 weeks of age. This is called baby acne. It tends to occur at about the same age as the baby's peak gas production and fussiness. How attractive! (This all coincides with parents' maximum sleep deprivation.) Parents are often quite concerned both about how these bumps look and about their significance.
What is baby acne?
The bumps of baby acne are quickly fleeting evidence of the connection between a mother's body and her baby's. During the final moments of pregnancy, her hormones cross the placenta into her child. Among other things (such as maturing the lungs), this stimulates the oil glands on the skin, eventually giving rise to the baby acne.
Who gets baby acne?
Baby acne is a common newborn condition. It can be present at birth, but typically appears at 3 to 4 weeks of age.
What are the symptoms of baby acne?
Fleshy or red pimples occur predominately on the cheeks, but are also quite common on the forehead and chin. Whiteheads are sometimes present.
The acne will be most prominent when the baby is hot or fussy (increased blood flow to the skin), or when the skin is irritated. If the skin comes into contact with cloth laundered in harsh detergents, or becomes wet from spit-up saliva or milk, the condition may appear worse for several days.
Is baby acne contagious?
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Baby acne is a normal stage that is difficult to prevent. Try to take many pictures before the baby acne begins.
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The crowd of several hundred hushed as the younger monks carried in their eldest patriarch, 103 year old Lama Davaakhuu. He was a young monk at Amarbayasgalant Monastery in 1937 at the beginning of the communist purges in Mongolia, when tens of thousands of his fellow monks were arrested, executed, or forced into hiding. Lama Davaakhuu himself was forced to leave the Monastery and religious life for more than 50 years. By the end of the purges, hundreds and perhaps thousands of monasteries throughout the country had been destroyed and only a handful were left standing. Finally, in 1989 the beginning of the democratic movement opened the door for the re-emergence of Buddhism as well as free religious expression across Mongolia. On July 26, Ambassador Jonathan Addleton and others from the U.S. Embassy joined several hundred Mongolians at Amarbayasgalant Monastery to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the reopening of this 300 year-old cultural treasure, and the dedication of a brand new stupa overlooking this remote and beautiful mountain valley.
The U.S. Embassy has long standing ties with Amarbayasgalant, which is one of the most intact remaining historical structures in Mongolia and which holds a special place as one of its most important cultural heritage sites. The entire celebration, or "Naadam," was to last four days, and included the traditional Mongolian sports of horse racing, wresting, and archery. The most moving parts, however, came from the opening ceremony which included the special dedication of a large new "wish granting" stupa on the hillside. During his remarks, the head of the Monastery thanked the U.S. Government for past support under the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation and especially for the just-awarded $575,000 cultural preservation grant to provide fire and theft protection for the all wooden complex, and a new roof for the main temple building. To our surprise, they even called Ambassador Addleton up to the podium to accept a token of their appreciation and to say a few words.
At the end of the ceremony, the younger monks once again carried out Lama Davaakhuu. We wondered what he must have been thinking as he perhaps recalled the day more than sixty years ago when troops arrived to arrest and in some cases execute the monks and lamas at Amarbayasgalant -- after a lifetime of having to hide his religion, it was now on full display and he was being accorded a position of honor and respect. Perhaps the "wish granting" stupa had already done its job.


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It may not seem like a big deal when your puppy pulls on his leash during walks, however, that eager puppy will turn into a powerful adult dog who may become unruly during your walks if not properly trained.
If your dog is gaining in strength and hasn't quite learned not to pull, using a head halter may be a good option. According to VCA Animal Hospitals, head halters are a good alternative to neck control collars since they make controlling the dog easier on your arm.
This type of halter has a strap that encircles the muzzle, and works well because the dog's body will follow where its nose goes, VCA reports. Plus, this type of collar will not put pressure on your dog's trachea or other parts of the neck that can cause injury.
ASPCA recommends introducing your dog to a head halter using treats, just like you would to get it used to receiving dog vaccinations or other not-so-familiar experiences. Hold a treat on one side of the collar, making the dog put his own nose inside the loop. Reward the dog's interest in the halter, and eventually you can put the entire halter on. Ask your vet if a head halter might be right for your dog.


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European Commission, UN Environment step up cooperation to protect the world's oceans 20/12/2016 00:00:00
Mushrooming Cooperation 05/12/2016 00:00:00
I am pleased to address the IPCC Working Group II Session on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, contributing to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report.
The latest science cited by the IPCC assessment provides conclusive scientific evidence that human activities are causing unprecedented changes in the Earth's climate. It is time to take immediate and robust action to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The clock is ticking and time is not on our side.
As recent studies show, greenhouse gas emissions at or above current rates would induce changes in the oceans, ice caps, glaciers, the biosphere and other components of the climate system. Some of these changes would very likely be unprecedented over decades to thousands of years. Limiting climate change would require substantial and sustained reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses.
Climate change is a long term challenge but one that requires urgent action today, given the risks of a more that 2 degrees C temperature rise. For those who want to focus on the scientific question marks, that is their right to do so. But today, we need to focus on the fundamentals and on actions. Otherwise the risks we run will get higher with every passing day.
Adaptation costs for Africa, for example, could reach approximately US $50 billion by 2050 and USD $350 billion annually by 2070, should the two-degree limit be significantly exceeded. The continent is already facing adaptation costs in the range of US $7 to 15 billion per year by 2020.
A universal new UN climate agreement by 2015 is critical, backed by complementary voluntary initiatives such as those phasing down short lived climate pollutants. As work under the inclusive Green Economy shows, the benefits of a transition to a low carbon future are multiple from improved public health, food security and job generation to combating climate change now and for future generations.
The IPCC is playing a vital role, supplying policy-relevant information about climate change to the world's governments. The Fifth Assessment Report will be considered by negotiators responsible for concluding a new agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
As UNEP's Emissions Gap Report shows, should the global community not immediately embark on wide ?ranging actions to narrow the greenhouse gas emissions gap, the chance of remaining on the least-cost path to keeping global temperature rise below 2 degrees C this century will swiftly diminish and open the door to insurmountable challenges.
Although pathways exist that could reach the 2 degrees C target with higher emissions, not narrowing the gap will exacerbate mitigation challenges after 2020. This will mean much higher rates of global emission reductions in the medium term, greater lock-in of carbon intense infrastructure, greater dependence on often unproven technologies in the medium term, greater cost of mitigation in the medium and long term and greater risks of failing to meet the 2 degrees C.
The stepping stone of the 2020 target can still be achieved by strengthening current pledges and by further action, including scaling up international cooperation initiatives in areas such as energy efficiency, fossil fuel subsidy reform and renewable energy. Even agriculture can contribute, as direct emission from this sector are currently responsible for 11 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions ? even more if its indirect emissions are taken into account.
The Fifth Assessment Report Working Group I report contributed to deepening the understanding of the physical science behind climate change. Working Group II Assessment, looking at the impacts, vulnerability, exposure, future risks and potential costs and benefits of climate change adaptation and linking that to the Post-2015 development agenda is vital to informing the negotiations process ahead of the next Climate Change COP.
Together with partners, UNEP supports the Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA), a global initiative which aims to provide direction and coherence at the international level for research on vulnerability, impacts and adaptation. PROVIA responds to the urgent call by the scientific community for a more cohesive and coordinated approach and the critical need to harmonize and communicate the growing knowledge-base on vulnerability, impacts and adaptation.
UNEP also leads on the development and implementation of the Ecosystem-based Adaptation, an approach that uses biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help communities adapt to the negative effects of climate change at the local, national, regional and global levels.
UNEP is proud for what the IPCC stands for and for what it has delivered. More than 25 years following the establishment of the Panel, we continue to support the work of this pioneering UN initiative.
At the Berlin meeting of Working Group III, when we will review the future work of the IPCC, we also need to look at ways to strengthen the panel, support its work and insure it has the needed capacity to respond and lead on climate change science and global policy guidance.
I wish you all the success and we look forward to the important contributions of the Working Group II to the Fifth Assessment Report.
Watch UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner's video message at the IPCC ARG WGII Opening Session: Here


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Apparently this wasn't the kind of room service Jennifer Lopez was looking for.
J.Lo was staying at a hotel in Dusseldorf, Germany, when hotel maid Pray Dodaj knocked on her door to ask for an autograph. She was turned away by two assistants, but that was far from the end of it. Pray claims she was fired shortly after because Jennifer immediately complained to hotel staff. A bit ironic since J.Lo actually played a hotel maid in the 2002 flick Maid in Manhattan! "A day later the cleaning company that employed me at the hotel called and said that Ms. Lopez had complained. I was fired right there on the phone. Because of an autograph," said Pray, according to Daily Mail.
What did Jennifer have to say about this? Find out after the jump!


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This week's Poly Weekly #202: Poly History 101 with Oberon Zell.
0:00 Introduction and host chat
Intro, under-18 warning and re-direction to www.scarleteen.com; friend me on Twitter and answer questions about what you want on the show, call 206-202-POLY with comments or discuss your own topics at the forums at http://forum.polyweekly.com.
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3:00 Poly History 101 with Oberon Zell Ravenheart
Oberon starts off by going way back and how he was always non-monogamous.
Oberon talks about reading "Stranger in a Strange Land" in 1961 and talks about what the book is about.
15:30 Oberon talks about becoming "water brothers" with people after reading the book.
19:00 He then talks about meeting his wife in 1973
21:55 Oberon talks about starting "Green Egg" magazine in 1990.
23:40 He then talks about the origin of the article "A Bouquet of Lovers"
25:00 Oberon talks about going to a New Age convention.
26:00 The first poly conference is talked about.
27:00 and then we learn where the word "polyamory" came from.
30:28 Happy Poly Moment of the Week
Ravenheart called in and talked about how her relationship was not only able to survive a major incident but
has grown.
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The opening of the Laotian economy put a price on the heads of virtually all animals, ranging from river insects to tigers.an economic liberalization program that opened the way for a trickle of investment that has recently become a flood. Like other forest-dependent people, rural Lao long relied on hunting to supplement their rice-dominated diet with protein. But the opening of the economy put a price on the heads of virtually all animals, ranging from river insects to tigers. This, combined with an abundance of weapons from years of war and insurgency, gave hunters the incentive and the tools to convert Laos' rich biodiversity into cash. Now the very resources upon which rural people have long depended are at risk.
In many parts of Southeast Asia, depletion of rare species has only increased their value, encouraging hunting down to every last individual in some cases.complicity of authorities across Southeast Asia in the wildlife trade. Cross-border trade of large volumes of wildlife necessitates collaboration between traffickers and officials. Border agents in Laos and Thailand are known to impose a "tax" on wildlife products, regardless of their origin or legality. Those who run the trade tend to be influential, often with ties to corrupt government officials or the military, and don't limit themselves to wildlife; investigations have turned up links to other illicit trade, including weapons, drugs, and people.


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Susan Sarandon Gossip
Susan Sarandon gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
The Grandmaster in New York!
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Wong Kar-Wai's The Grandmaster (now presented by Martin Scorsese) screened in New York last night. The director and his stars, Zhang Ziyi and Tony Leung, were there with Susan Sarandon and Samuel L Jackson. As you know, like a proper Hong Kong girl, I LOVE Tony Leung. And he looks so great in this black suit. Full Story
Age Ain't Nothing But a Privilege
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It was one of those random links you click even though you should be doing something else. I wound up on this interview with Susan Sarandon with Katie Couric (on her show, which I had never seen before and which barely permeated my consciousness) and a few things struck me about the clips Full Story
Susan Sarandon had lipo
There's a feature on Susan Sarandon in the new issue of PEOPLE. She talks about aging in Hollywood. You can read most of it here. I like the part where she talks about how there are a lot of guys out there who are attracted to interesting women. Because their mothers raised them to be. Full Story
Still sexy, always sexy
Susan Sarandon was in Toronto earlier this week at the opening of SPiN, the ping-pong social club she's been supporting for a while in New York. Ping-pong is a big Hollywood deal these days. All the parties I've been to this year, there are ping-pong tables set up and famous people lining up to play, vigourously. Full Story
Geena & Susan: on women in film, and Brad too
Thelma & Louise were in Toronto last night to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film at an event in support of the Women's College Hospital Foundation. I wish I could have been there. Did you go? Did you love it? They talked about the experience of making the movie, the reaction of people to the movie, and its legacy, if there is one. Full Story
Why now?
Came home from errands to find out that Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins are done. Her publicist released a statement first to People.com: "Actress Susan Sarandon and her partner of 23 years, actor Tim Robbins have announced that they separated over the summer. Full Story
Susan doesn't need a Third Lip
For those new to the site: We Asians look young for a long time. I still get carded for alcohol sometimes. But the thing about Asians is that as soon as 60 comes around, it's old and fast and overnight. One day you go to bed and it's all good. Wake up the next morning and 70 years of your life is written all over your face. Full Story
Tony Queens
Elton opened the show and yes… that was Poison at the Tony Awards. POISON! Last night's Tonys were all about the Queens. The Queens are holding up beautifully. Was really, really hoping for a Dolly/Liza/Elton photo opportunity but unfortunately, not even the Secret Service could make that sh-t happen. Full Story
Hot Harry on a Horse and pink nails
Hot Harry hit up a club called Raffles the other night, tried to sneak out the back entrance but the paps caught him first – seen here hopping in a cab with pink polish on his nails. Yum. Yum because this would have happened in bed. Of course it would have happened in bed. Do you remember Bull Durham? Remember when Kevin Costner was hot? When Kevin Costner painted Susan Sarandon's toes? Do you remember the quiver? Their chemistry was ridiculous. Full Story
SAG Ladies and Ralph: Meryl, Susan, Kristin
Awards season means the likes of Lauren Conrad are shoved to the side…have you noticed? It's time for real stars, real celebrity, so f-ck off reality twats because Meryl Streep has just won a SAG. Wearing a pantsuit. Heh. Love that Meryl is never super appreciative. That she doesn't have to be. Full Story
Middle Aged Thinnification
Kim Basinger has been embroiled in a bitter custody battle with ex husband Alec Baldwin for years. And because Hollywood hates women over 40, her profile over the same period has been significantly lower while Alec's career continues to thrive. But enough bra burning for one day… this is about Kim in Germany for some event yesterday showing off some serious thinnification. Full Story


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2006 News Archive
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North Bay Business Journal - 12/18/2006 - Mechanics Bank increases focus on wealth management, lending AFTER ADDING BRANCHES, BANK NOW SEES GROWTH IN SERVICES, CORPORATE LOANS. Steven Buster - President and CEO of The Mechanics Bank, Cort O'Haver - EVP and Manager of Corporate Banking and Kirsten E. Weisser - EVP and Head of Wealth Management talk about how they are strengthening the bank's wealth management and corporate lending divisions as part of a new strategic plan.
North Bay Business Journal - 10/9/2006 - STATE & TAX PLANNING: IRA deduction has nonprofits hoping Retirees allowed to donate from retirement accounts through 2007. Thomas Kawazoe, Vice President of Wealth Management at the Mechanics Bank talks about a law that will allow retirees the opportunity to make sizable donations from their retirement accounts over the next 15 months.
San Francisco Chronicle - 8/31/2006 - Economic confidence tumbles in Bay Area. Business leaders worried over real estate, gas prices, Mideast. Steven Buster, President and CEO of The Mechanics Bank, talks about how a slow real estate market could affect the banking industry.
San Francisco Business Times - 7/03/2006 - Potential buyers are legion and taxes are low. In a story about family businesses, Carol O'Neill and Kirsten Weisser of The Mechanics Bank Wealth Management Group are quoted on the decision-making process owners go through when deciding to sell.
East Bay Business Times - June 19, 2006 - Mechanics Bank preps for exam. Steven Buster, President and CEO of The Mechanics Bank, talks about how the bank is preparing for its upcoming Community Reinvestment Act exam.
San Francisco Chronicle - May 10, 2006 - MIND YOUR BUSINESS: How businesses should deal with trademark, patent issues. In the May 10th edition of Mind Your Business, Raudel Wilson, Manager of the Berkeley Office of The Mechanics Bank gives lending advice to small businesses and start-ups. He also talks about some of the financing options available at The Mechanics Bank, including SBA loans. The SBA has certified The Mechanics Bank as a "Preferred Lender".
East Bay Business Times - May 5, 2006 - Community bankers venture investments in Oakland market. Despite being a mature market, Oakland has experienced a recent growth spurt and many people expect this to continue. As a result, downtown Oakland has become an attractive expansion location for many Bay Area community banks. Steve Buster talks about what type of strategies the Bank has employed since establishing its downtown Oakland office ten years ago. "Oakland clients are pretty traditional about changing banks," said Steven Buster, president and CEO of Mechanics Bank, which established it's presence in Oakland 10 years ago. "A new bank needs to find some good niches to be successful in Oakland."
Contra Costa Times - April 21, 2006 - East Bay businesses optimistic. For the second year, The Mechanics Bank conducted its annual Business Optimism Survey. The survey results showed that Northern California businesses maintained a positive outlook about their future despite current economic challenges such as rising interest rates and energy costs. The surveys index rose this year to 100.28, just barely above last year's reading of 100.
San Francisco Business Times - April 20,2006 - Bay Area businesses bullish on their outlook, survey finds. The Mechanics Bank's second annual Business Optimism Survey and Index found that Northern California businesses remain positive despite current economic challenges. 55% of the respondents said they consider their businesses better off than a year ago and 84% of the respondents said that they expect their businesses to be better off a year from now.
East Bay Business Times - April 14, 2006 - Economic shift could bring more bank mergers. The Mechanics Bank President and CEO, Steven Buster and other California bank executives and industry experts discuss how increased competition within the banking industry and other economic factors could affect bank mergers in the near future.
East Bay Business Times - April 14th, 2006 - IDAs give banks an inroad. Within this article, Erwin Reeves, Vice President and Community Development Manager of The Mechanics Bank talks about the benefit of IDAs and how they can lead to a fruitful, long lasting relationship that benefits both the bank and the customer. IDAs or Individual Development Accounts are offered to qualifying low-income individuals. The Federal Government and private organizations then match dollar for dollar (sometimes more) the amount that the individual places in the IDA. IDAs are typically used to buy a home, start a business or fund education.
San Francisco Business Times - April 14, 2006--Mechanics opens Pittsburg branch. The Mechanics Bank opened its first Pittsburg office, which civic officials hope will spur further development in Old Town Pittsburg. The new location is in a building on the corner of Seventh Street and Railroad Avenue that stood vacant for the past nine years.
St. Helena Star—April 13, 2006—Biz Briefs: Hinde Joins Mechanics Bank's Lending Staff. The Mechanics Bank has named Jason Hinde as vice president and senior relationship manager in the Napa Valley Corporate Lending Group. Hinde will manage winery and vineyard loans, commercial and residential mortgages, construction, international trade, working capital lines of credit, and preferred SBA loans, along with other duties.
East Bay Business Times – April 12th, 2006 - Survey: Bay Area companies say they are better off. The Mechanics Bank President and CEO, Steven Buster discusses this year's results of the bank's annual Business Optimism Survey and based on the results of the survey, what type of products and services the bank plans on offering it's business clients to meet the challenges of succeeding in today's competitive environment.
East Bay Business Times – April 11th, 2006 - The Mechanics Bank opens Pittsburg location. The Mechanics Bank becomes the first full-service bank to open in Old Town Pittsburg in more than 15 years. Barry Gordon, a vice president of the bank, manages the Pittsburg office. The opening of the new Pittsburg office is part of an ongoing effort to spur the development of Old Town Pittsburg into a thriving retail shopping district.
Napa Valley Register: Biz Buzz - Monday, April 10, 2006 - The Mechanics Bank adds Napa Valley lending staff. The Mechanics Bank announces that Jason Hinde has joined the bank as vice president and senior relationship manager in the Napa Valley Corporate Lending Group.
San Francisco Chronicle, April 2, 2006 - These are some Bay Area businesses that are 100-years old. The Mechanics Bank makes the list of the Bay Area's oldest companies.
East County Times (Antioch, CA)—March 16, 2006—Downtown To Get Mechanics Bank. Pittsburg: The Full-Service Branch, Set to Open April 10, Will Be The City Center's First In At Least 15 Years—When The Mechanics Bank opens its doors that Monday, downtown Pittsburg will have something it has lacked for more than 15 years: a full-service bank branch. And the city hopes the bank's presence will help spur business development in an area the city is working to transform into a retail shopping district for East County.
Sacramento Bee On the move - February 27, 2006 - The Mechanics Bank has named Jackie Bartolucci as manager and retail banking officer of the bank's Rocklin office. Sharon Camandona has been named vice president and manager of the Sacramento office.
Sacramento Business Journal - February 27, 2006 - Jackie Bartolucci has been appointed manager and retail banking officer at The Mechanics Bank in Rocklin.
Contra Costa Times - February 8, 2006 - Businesses Paint Rosy Picture of Job Market. Index Finds Bay Area Firms Are Rebounding From Earlier Uncertainties and Expect to Hire More Employees—"It seems as if confidence is picking up," said Deanna Berzins, a vice president with Richmond-based Mechanics Bank. "A number of industries are adding jobs. The Bay Area is attracting more people in higher-paying jobs."
San Francisco Chronicle - February 8, 2006 - Things are looking up. Many Bay Area companies plan to hire workers--Bay Area business leaders are increasingly confident about the local economy and a significant number plan to add jobs during the next six months, according to a survey to be released today by the Bay Area Council--In the financial activities sector, 37 percent of executives said they plan increases. Deanna Berzins, a vice president at the Mechanics Bank, which is based in Richmond and has 29 branches in Northern California, said it plans to add 10 to 15 people to its workforce of 600.
Sacramento Business Journal - February 1, 2006 - Mechanics Bank opens fifth local office. The Mechanics Bank has opened its fifth office in Sacramento area, fulfilling plans the company announced last summer
East Bay Business Times - January 13, 2006 - $200M building spree slated for Pittsburg. The Mechanics Bank's plans for a new Pittsburg office are discussed as part of the revitalization of Old Town Pittsburg. The head of the city's redevelopment agency calls the office "a big shot in the arm for downtown since it will be the first time in two decades the district has had a bank."
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I came so close to buying one of those micro spiral Esmach sp5's myself. A friend of mine has one and it is really top shelf and easy to use. Its pretty crazy because he doesn't even use it anymore because he opened a real bakery with a full size spiral! I actually preferred it to the Santos, which is about the same price. Its the only home mixer (other than the bosch ) that I think makes a dough as good as a professional mixer. Well...it should. it IS a professional mixer. You are going to have some serious pizza!
what is the exact name of this product ? iam interested...i have found this link :http://www.tmbbaking.com/sp5.htmlbut this is not made by TMD right ?
Hey Scott,Lots of respect bro! It was your detailed explanation on the DLX that really helped me to understand how to make fantastic dough every time. Matt
If anyone has a DLX and is having trouble, here is a link to my tutorial that Matt is talking about on how I achieved a high quality dough with the DLX. Matt, Im so glad that was helpful and that you get a good result every time! http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,7605.0.html
Wow after many months of dragging my feet, I finally decided to pull the trigger. Just ordered a Bosch universal plus tonight from http://www.fykitchen.com/Results.cfm?category=6&gclid=CIeumvXtlKQCFQIQbAodznkfGwThey have great combination packages, good prices, and free shipping. I also ordered a few accessories from breadtopia that FYK didn't have like the dough creep gizmohttp://www.breadtopia.com/cgi-breadtopia/sb/productsearch.cgi?storeid=*1a54944b81038ccc09b1749ed96ad2 and the bosch small batch kneading attachmenthttp://www.breadtopia.com/store/dough-mixer-tool.htmlThanks to all who contributed info about their mixers, tips and suggestions. Also a big thanks to Bob1, and Scott r for their valuable insights.
It will be interesting to compare the Bosch against my hand technique. I have hand kneaded well over 100 batches of dough using various different types of hand techniques, making a few up along the way. I'm quite confident that the bosch will definitely knead a smoother and better dough than I can do by hand. If nothing else, it will save me lots of time. Hopefully I won't lose that time in cleaning up the Bosch. I have hesitated in getting a mixer for so long b/c I was pretty stubborn about learning to hand knead dough properly. After doing it for awhile now, I feel like I have a decent handle on hand kneading.Wanted to give a big thanks to Bobino414 for giving me additional insights into advantages and disadvantages of the Bosch mixer vs KA's. It is very much appreciated Bob. Sorry for the name mix up earlier. Chau
hey guys, I just made this video showing the bosch dough. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_H6xA0skew


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Our new round of tests of 22-inch LCD monitors covers twelve models. Although all of them are based on the same matrix type, TN+Film, I can't reproach the manufacturers for the lack of variety. These monitors differ widely in terms of specs and functionality, and there has also appeared a new sub-type of them, models with a diagonal of 21.6 inches. Running a little ahead, I should confess I absolutely agree with the manufacturers who are promoting these new reduced-size models together with the true 22-inchers because all the difference between them boils down to these four tenths of an inch you can barely notice in practice.
Again, all the 22" monitors we've tested in our labs so far are based on TN matrixes. Notwithstanding the reports about the development and release of 22" models with *VA matrixes, we have not seen such monitors yet and cannot confirm or refute this information at the moment.
Testing Methodology
Click the following link for a description of our testing methodology, the equipment we use, and a brief explanation of what the specified and tested parameters of LCD monitors mean: the article is called Xbit Labs Presents: LCD Monitors Testing Methodology Indepth. If you feel overwhelmed with the numbers and terms this article abounds in, check out an appropriate section of the mentioned Description for an explanation.
Acer P223W
The letter P traditionally denotes a top (Premium, Professional, etc) model series. Acer's P series is supposed to combine functionality, quality and appealing exterior design.
Alas, Premium doesn't mean a *VA or IPS matrix. Like the rest of 22" monitors available in shops today, the Acer P223W is based on a TN matrix. Although the viewing angles are declared to be as wide as 170 degrees, you should keep it in mind that they are measured for TN matrixes in a more relaxed manner than for *VA and IPS and do not look as wide in reality. The vertical viewing angle is especially small: if you look at the screen from below (for example, if you are watching a movie lying on your sofa), the image gets noticeably darker.
The monitor doesn't have Response Time Compensation (and like with the viewing angles, the low specified value is arrived at by means of a special measurement method that is different from the one employed to measure the response time of RTC-enabled monitors) but has a dynamic contrast mode (that's why the specified contrast ratio is as high as 2500:1).
The monitor's front panel is made from black glossy plastic. The coating of the LCD matrix is glossy, too. Such matrixes display a shaper and higher-contrast picture in comparison with matte matrixes, but have one disadvantage as you can see in the photo above: the monitor's screen reflects the lamps illuminating our laboratory. It's rather hard to find such a place for this monitor in which it wouldn't reflect anything in a well-lit room.
The bottom part of the case is shaped like a protruding triangle. The name of the manufacturing firm faces upward rather than forward. This looks original and appealing and doesn't distract your eyes at work.
The monitor's stand allows adjusting the tilt of the screen only. The stand can be replaced with a standard VESA mount using the fastening holes on the back panel.
The bottom part of the stand is removed for transportation. According to the user manual, you just have to press the button at the back of the stand for that. In practice, I had to apply an effort to detach the base.
The monitor offers both analog and digital inputs.
The control buttons are placed in the bottom right of the front panel. They are large and easy to press. The light labels are perfectly visible under any kind of lighting. The Power indicator is designed like a large shining bar above the Power button. It is not very bright, but its large size may be distracting.


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We sell this Stan's No Tubes Extra Valve Core because valve cores are inevitably easy to lose. The O-ring that seals the valve core inside the stem can also be damaged, causing leaks in the system. So whether you've lost yours or simply need a replacement to restore the performance of your tubeless tire system, this valve core will get the job done.
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My pump destoyed one of these. Probably user error. Now I keep a few extra in my toolbox.


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Definite breast cancer risks
This page tells you about things that can increase your risk of breast cancer. You can find information about
- A quick guide to what's on this page
- How common breast cancer is
- What risk factors are
- Getting older
- Family history
- Breast cancer genes
- A previous breast cancer
- Having cancer other than breast cancer
- Sex hormones and other hormones
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- The contraceptive pill
- Not having children or having them later in life
- When you start and stop having periods
Definite breast cancer risks
Researchers have identified a number of things that can affect your risk of breast cancer. Breast cancer risk increases with age. Your risk is increased if you've had breast cancer before, or if someone in your family has. You have a particularly increased risk if you carry a breast cancer gene. A history of some non cancerous breast diseases, or having had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), also increases the risk.
Hormonal factors
There are some hormonal factors that increase risk, including
- Having higher levels of hormones in your blood after the menopause
- Starting periods early and having a late menopause
- Having no children or having them late in life
- Taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or the contraceptive pill.
Lifestyle and past medical treatment
There are also some lifestyle factors that increase risk, including alcohol intake, body weight and night shift work. Some types of medical treatment can affect breast cancer risk, for example taking blood pressure medicines, or exposure to radiation, including treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma.
You can view and print the quick guides for all the pages in the About breast cancer section.
Around 49,900 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year. And around 350 men are diagnosed. Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK (excluding non melanoma skin cancer) and by far the most common cancer in women.
1 in 8 women in the UK develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Most of the women who get breast cancer have had their menopause, but about 2 out of every 10 (20%) are under 50 years old.
Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Different cancers have different risk factors. This page discusses the risk factors for breast cancer. Even if you have one or more of the risk factors below, it does not mean that you will definitely get breast cancer.
Like most cancers, the risk of developing breast cancer increases as women get older. As we get older the cells in our body have had more chance to make mistakes when they were dividing. Most breast cancers occur in women over 50 and it is extremely rare in women under 40.
It is important to have mammograms as part of the national breast screening programme as soon as you are old enough. The UK screening programme sends invitations for screening to all women aged between 50 and 70. They are extending this to cover women from the ages of 47 to 73. You won't be invited to go for mammograms after you reach the age of 71. But you can ask your local breast cancer screening office to carry on inviting you every 3 years.
A small number of people have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than the general population because other members of their family have had particular cancers. This is called a family history of cancer. It relates to past and present cancers of blood relatives (people related by birth, not marriage). This increased risk may be due to an inherited faulty gene.
Having a mother, sister or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer approximately doubles the risk of breast cancer. But more than 8 out of 10 women who have a close relative with breast cancer will never develop it.
Cancer Research UK research has suggested that identical twins of women already diagnosed with breast cancer have a 1 in 3 risk of getting breast cancer themselves at some point in their lives. The risk for women generally is 1 in 8 over the whole lifetime. So, according to this research, identical twin sisters of diagnosed breast cancer patients have around 3 times the risk of the average woman. Research from America has estimated the increase in risk as 4 times the risk of the average woman.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has guidelines that identify family histories that could increase your risk of breast cancer. It recommends that your GP should refer you to a specialist breast clinic for assessment if you have any of the following:
- One first degree female relative diagnosed with breast cancer aged younger than 40 (a first degree relative is your parent, brother or sister, or your child)
- One first degree male relative diagnosed with breast cancer at any age
- One first degree relative with cancer in both breasts where the first cancer was diagnosed aged younger than 50
- Two first degree relatives, or one first degree and one second degree relative, diagnosed with breast cancer at any age (second degree relatives are aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, grandparents, and grandchildren)
- One first degree or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer at any age and one first degree or second degree relative diagnosed with ovarian cancer at any age (one of these should be a first degree relative)
- Three first degree or second degree relatives diagnosed with breast cancer at any age
Your GP should also refer you if you have one first degree or second degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer when they were older than 40 years and one of the following
- The cancer was in both breasts (bilateral)
- The cancer was in a man
- Ovarian cancer
- Jewish ancestry
- Sarcoma (cancer of the bone or soft tissue) in a relative younger than age 45 years
- A type of brain tumour called glioma or childhood adrenal cortical carcinomas
- Complicated patterns of multiple cancers diagnosed at a young age
- Two or more relatives with breast cancer on your father's side of the family
Assessing risk
The specialist breast clinic team work out your risk of developing breast cancer using your family history and individual factors. After assessment they may tell you that your risk is much the same as the average woman. If your risk is found to be moderate or high, the breast team may offer you an appointment with a genetic counsellor. The counsellor can help you understand more about your risk. They will also offer you information about genetic testing.
If you have a raised risk
If your doctor or genetic counsellor think that you have a raised risk of breast cancer they will offer you screening. The screening may include yearly mammograms and possibly MRI scans. The screening you will have depends on
- Your age
- How dense your breasts are (if your breast tissue is dense it can make reading mammograms more difficult)
- Your risk of developing breast cancer, that is whether you have a moderate or high risk
- What your risk is of having a particular gene change if you haven't had a test
- Whether you have had a test that showed a genetic change
More information about family history of breast cancer
You can read the NICE guidance on risk of breast cancer in people with a family history. On this website there is detailed information about breast screening and who should be referred.
If you are worried that several members of your family have had breast or ovarian cancer, the best thing to do is talk to your GP. If you like, you could print off this page and take it with you.
If you have a very strong family history, there may be a faulty gene in your family that increases your risk of breast cancer. There are probably several gene faults that can increase breast cancer risk. We can test for 2 of them, BRCA1 and BRCA2. Your risk of getting breast cancer by the age of 70 if you have either of these breast cancer gene faults is between 45 to 65%.
Having one of these faulty genes means that you are more likely to get breast cancer than someone who does not have the gene fault. But it is not a certainty. It is also possible to test for the faulty TP53 gene and PTEN gene, which are much rarer than BRCA mutations, but can increase the risk of breast cancer. In this section there is information about breast cancer genes, getting tested, and your options if you have a faulty gene.
Remember that most breast cancers happen by chance. Only about 3 out of every hundred (3%) are related to a known inherited breast cancer gene. The older that you or your relatives are when diagnosed, the less likely it is that an inherited gene is the direct cause.
We know that a woman who has had breast cancer has an increased risk of getting another breast cancer. The cancer may occur in the same breast or in the other breast. Your specialist knows that too and will keep a close eye on you. If you do get a breast cancer in the other breast, it should be picked up quickly.
You will have some protection against getting another breast cancer if you are taking hormone therapy to lower the risk of your breast cancer coming back.
Breast cancer risk is increased in people who have had other cancers such as Hodgkin lymphoma. The risk is further increased if people were diagnosed when they were young and if they had radiotherapy treatment rather than chemotherapy.
Breast cancer risk is also higher in people who have had melanoma skin cancer, lung cancer, bowel cancer, womb cancer, and a type of leukaemia called chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
The female sex hormone, oestrogen, and the male hormone, testosterone, can affect the development of breast cancer. Women tend to have small amounts of the male hormone testosterone in their bodies. Studies generally show that after menopause women with higher levels of oestrogen and testosterone in their blood have a risk of breast cancer that is double that of women with the lowest levels.
Before the menopause, levels of oestrogen vary during the menstrual cycle and studies have not shown clearly that these hormones affect the risk of breast cancer in this group of women. Many of the major risk factors for breast cancer can be explained through their effect on hormone levels.
Studies also show an increased risk of breast cancer in with higher levels of a hormone called insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). We are not sure what controls levels of IGF-1 in the bloodstream, but it is probably related to our genes, body weight, and how much exercise we do.
Many women in the UK take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce menopausal symptoms. There are 2 main types of HRT – combined HRT (oestrogen and progesterone) and oestrogen only HRT.
In 2003, researchers from Cancer Research UK looked at HRT and the risk of breast cancer in more than a million women. They showed clearly that HRT increases the risk of breast cancer while women take it and for up to 5 years afterwards. Other studies have also confirmed this. The million women study also showed that combined HRT (oestrogen and progesterone) is more likely to cause breast cancer than oestrogen only HRT.
A study published in December 2011 estimated that just over 3 out of 100 breast cancers in women in the UK in 2010 were linked to HRT use. This relates to around 1,530 cases. About 3 out of 4 of these extra breast cancers are linked to the use of combined oestrogen and progesterone HRT. And 1 out of 4 are linked to oestrogen only HRT.
HRT can have some health benefits and so if you are worried about taking it, you can talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks in your individual situation.
There is detailed information about HRT and breast cancer risk in the question and answer section.
The combined pill contains oestrogen. Oestrogen can stimulate breast cancer cells to grow. In theory, taking extra oestrogen could trigger a breast cancer to develop. Several large studies have looked at whether the pill can increase the risk of breast cancer. The overall picture seems to be that there is a small increase in risk while you are taking it. But the increase in risk goes back to normal 10 years after you've stopped taking it. Balanced against this, the pill also seems to reduce the risk of some other cancers, such as ovarian and womb cancers.
We don't really know if taking the pill increases the risk of breast cancer for women who have a family history of breast cancer. Some research says that it may increase breast cancer risk in these women. Other studies have found that it makes no difference. So we need more research to find this out.
It can be difficult to make sense of all this research. It is important to remember that breast cancer is rare in young women and the age groups most often using the pill are women in their late teens, twenties and early thirties. So a small increase in this risk during the time women take the pill means very few extra cases of breast cancer.
Women who have children have a slightly lower risk of breast cancer than women who don't have children. And the risk reduces further the more children you have. Your age when you have your first child also has an effect. The younger you are when you have your first child, the lower your risk.
Starting your periods (menarche) at an early age (before the age of 12) has been linked with an increased risk of breast cancer. And if you have a late menopause (after the age of 55) this increases your breast cancer risk compared to women who have an earlier menopause.
Statistical surveys in America and England have shown that white women have a higher risk of breast cancer than women from other ethnic groups. This is at least partly due to lifestyle factors.
DCIS stands for ductal carcinoma in situ. This is when breast cancer cells are completely contained within the breast ducts and have not started to spread into (invade) the surrounding breast tissue. It is sometimes called pre invasive breast cancer. LCIS stands for lobular carcinoma in situ. It means there are some abnormal cells in the lobules of the breast.
Studies show that women with a diagnosis of DCIS or LCIS have a risk of invasive breast cancer in the same or other breast that is approximately double that of women in the general population. One study showed that women with a previous carcinoma in situ of the breast have a 16% (about 1 in 6) risk of developing breast cancer within 10 years. But, even so, most women with LCIS or DCIS will not develop invasive cancer.
High grade DCIS and a type of LCIS called pleomorphic LCIS are more likely to develop into invasive breast cancer than other types of DCIS or LCIS. If you do have LCIS or DCIS, your doctor will want you to have check ups regularly afterwards. There is information about LCIS and DCIS in this section.
There are 3 types of non cancerous (benign) breast conditions
- Non proliferative
- Proliferative without atypia
- Proliferative with atypia (atypical hyperplasia)
Breast disease that is not growing and where the cells are not dividing is called non proliferative and does not usually increase the risk of breast cancer. But if you have a strong family history of breast cancer it may increase the risk by a small amount.
Breast lumps with an overgrowth of cells (proliferation) but without abnormal (atypical) cells increase the risk of breast cancer compared to the average risk.
About 1 in 20 breast lumps (5%) show atypical hyperplasia. This means the cells are not cancer, but are growing abnormally. Atypical hyperplasia increases your risk of breast cancer by about 3 times the average. Atypical hyperplasia is uncommon and if you haven't been told that your breast lump showed these changes, it probably didn't. But if you are worried, you can ask your doctor to check the biopsy result and let you know.
You should always get breast lumps checked out immediately to make sure they are not cancer.
Breast tissue density relates to how your breast tissue shows up on a mammogram. Women with dense breast tissue have less fat and more breast cells and connective tissue in their breasts. Because they have a greater proportion of breast cells, the risk of breast cancer is higher.
A recent overview of studies (meta analysis) reported that women with the most dense breasts had almost five times the risk of breast cancer of women with the lowest density. There is some evidence that ultrasound can be a useful test alongside mammography for diagnosing breast cancer in women with dense breasts. Breast ultrasound may be able to pick up a breast cancer that a mammogram has missed. MRI scans may also be helpful in finding cancers in denser breast tissue in younger women.
Drinking alcohol has been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer by a small amount. Two large combined reviews of the published evidence and the UK Million Women Study showed an increase in risk of about 7 to 12% with every extra unit of alcohol per day. One unit is a half pint of beer, a small glass of wine, or a measure of spirits. Alcohol in moderation can have some beneficial effects on the risk of heart attack or stroke. But to be on the safe side, it is best for women not to drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week.
Smoking tobacco increases the risk of breast cancer. The risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked. The risk is especially increased in women who started smoking before the age of 20 or before the birth of their first child.
Weight and height can both affect your breast cancer risk.
If you had a higher weight at birth, your risk of pre menopausal breast cancer may be higher than someone who had a lower birth weight.
Women who are overweight before their menopause may have a slightly lower than average breast cancer risk, according to several meta-analyses. But one meta-analysis has shown that women who are overweight after menopause have a higher than average risk of breast cancer.
Men who are overweight have a higher risk of breast cancer than men of normal weight.
Taller women have an increased risk of breast cancer after the menopause. It's not clear why this is, but taller women may have more breast tissue, which might increase the risk.
Exposure to radiation is known to increase the risk of many types of cancer. But most of this research has been in people who have been exposed to a lot of radiation, due to an atomic bomb explosion or a radiation accident. There is known to be a slight increase in risk in people who work with low doses of radiation over a long period of time – for example, X-ray technicians. But most of us are never exposed to enough radiation to make much difference to our risk.
Nowadays, doctors keep medical exposure to radiation as low as possible. They don't do X-rays or CT scans unless they really need to. And the amount of radiation used to take an X-ray or scan is very small, and lower than it used to be.
Radiation from chest X-rays
Chest X-rays give a very low dose of radiation and researchers estimate that around 60 cases of breast cancer in the UK each year are linked to diagnostic X-rays. Doctors balance this very small risk with the need to diagnose illness so that it can be properly treated. If you had a lot of chest X-rays in the past and are worried, talk to your doctor.
Radiation from mammograms
Many women worry that having mammograms as part of breast screening exposes them to X-rays. But the amount of radiation used to take a mammogram is very small. The increase in risk is tiny compared to the benefit of finding and treating a breast cancer early. Many things we do expose us to slight increases in radiation (such as flying in a plane) but we don't always think it sensible to stop doing them.
Radiotherapy for breast cancer
Radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer increases the risk of getting breast cancer in the other breast by a small amount. But this small risk is balanced by the need to treat the original breast cancer.
Radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma
If you had radiotherapy to your chest for Hodgkin's lymphoma in the past, you could be at increased risk of getting breast cancer. If you need radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma your doctors will tell you about this risk. They will offer you breast screening if it is appropriate. Research has shown that
- If they were treated in childhood, between 1 in 7 and 1 in 3 women will get breast cancer at some point in the 25 years after their treatment
- If they were treated in their 20s, between 1 in 7 and 1 in 4 women will get breast cancer at some point in the 25 years after their treatment
For women in general, about 1 in 50 will get breast cancer by the age of 50. So you can see that the risk for people treated for Hodgkin lymphoma is quite a bit higher. The individual risk for any woman will depend on the following factors.
- Her age when she was treated
- The total dose of radiotherapy she had
- The amount of time that has gone by
- Her age now
It is important to remember that second cancers are usually found early when they can be successfully treated. Also, radiotherapy treatments are now more focused than in the past. So if you had treatment recently, the risk of breast cancer is likely to be lower than for people who had treatment years ago.
Medical conditions that may increase breast cancer risk include diabetes and benign thyroid conditions.
An overview study (meta analysis) of 20 individual studies reported that women with diabetes have a small increase in their risk of breast cancer. This may be due to higher levels of insulin during the initial phase of diabetes. But people with diabetes often have a higher body mass index (BMI) and a high BMI increases the risk of breast cancer for some people. So it is not clear why women with diabetes may have an increased risk.
Post menopausal women treated for diabetes with a medicine called metformin have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who don't have that treatment.
Benign thyroid conditions
Breast cancer risk is increased by about 3 times in women who have autoimmune thyroiditis. But breast cancer risk does not seem to be increased by having an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
One study found that taking high blood pressure medicines for longer than 5 years increases the risk of breast cancer by a fifth. People treated for an overactive thyroid gland (Graves' disease) also have an increase in breast cancer risk.
Women have an increased risk of breast cancer if they took a drug called diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy between the 1940s and 1960s. Diethylstilboestrol is an oestrogen like drug that is no longer used. Doctors gave it from 1945 to about 1970 to women who were at risk of miscarriage.
The drug digoxin is used to treat heart failure and may increase breast cancer risk. However, the risk may decrease when people stop taking it.
Women who have a high amount of fat in their diet have a higher risk of breast cancer than women with lower dietary fat levels according to a meta-analysis. Eating higher amounts of saturated fats also increases breast cancer risk.
Some studies have shown that women who do night shift work have a slight increase in breast cancer risk. Other studies show that sleeping longer reduces the risk of breast cancer. Some researchers think this may be because broken or shorter periods of sleep lowers levels of a hormone called melatonin.
We can help to reduce our breast cancer risk by eating healthily, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation. Unfortunately there is little we can do about some of the other risks, apart from be aware of them. But you can be aware of breast changes to look out for. And it is important to attend for breast screening tests when you are invited.
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