text:
Do Tempeans really have more fun?
A Better Homes & Gardens real-estate report recently named Tempe the third-most fun, affordable city in the U.S.
Here's a look at some of the attractions Tempe has to offer.
| Tempe Town Lake | Arizona Mills | ASU Gammage |
| Mill Avenue | Papago Park | Tempe Marketplace | Kiwanis Wave Pool |
Paddleboarding at Tempe Town Lake.
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway
480-350-4311 | Website >>
The man-made lake, which can hold 977 million gallons of water, was officially declared full on July 14, 1999, and opened Nov. 7 of that year. Tempe Beach Park hosts a variety of festivals, music concerts and other events. The park includes a splash pad and docks boat where visitors can rent boats, and there are more than 5 miles of paths around the lake for skating, running, bicycling and walking.
Sea Life Arizona at Arizona Mills.
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle
480-491-7300 | Website
This mall at the intersection of Interstate 10 and U.S. 60 offers 1.25 million square feet of indoor shopping, entertainment and restaurants. There are a variety of shops at the complex. You can also check out some sharks and other ocean inhabitants at the Sea Life Arizona indoor aquarium.
A Chinese dance ensemble entertains at ASU Gammage.
1200 S. Forest Ave.
480-965-3434 | Website >>
This 3,000-seat auditorium, owned and operated by Arizona State University, hosts Broadway Across America, the first-run tours direct from New York. It also has the ASU Gammage Beyond series, featuring modern dance and other eclectic performances. Often likened to a pink wedding cake, the 1964 building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and was originally intended to be an opera house in Baghdad, Iraq.
A Friday night on Mill Avenue.
520 S. Mill Ave. | Website >>
Tempe's downtown offers a variety of entertainment options, from bars and restaurants to special events and shopping. Downtown Tempe business leader Nancy Hormann said the Mill Avenue District's model for success is having one-of-a kind businesses that attract people from across the Valley.
A family goes on a stroll at Papago Park.
1000 N. College Ave.
480-350-5200 | Website >>
Papago Park is a 1,200-acre park with miles of hiking and biking trails, a golf course, an archery range, stocked fishing lagoons and picnic armadas. You can learn about Sonoran desert plants at the 145-acre themed gardens at the Desert Botanical Gardens and check out animals from around the world at the nearby Phoenix Zoo.
Tempe Marketplace has many shops and outdoor fireplaces as well.
2030 E. Rio Salado Parkway
480-966-9338 | Website >>
Located on Loop 101 and Loop 202, Tempe Marketplace has 1.3 million square feet of retail space and features elements such as laser lighting, outdoor fireplaces and unique water features. It has a variety of shops, eateries and restaurants, a movie theater and hosts special events, including live musical performances.
Splashing about in the Kiwanis Wave Pool.
Kiwanis Park Recreation Center
6111 S. All-America Way
480-350-5201 | Website
The water is always a perfect 84 degrees at this indoor wave pool. Slip on a tube and ride the 3-foot waves, or hop on the double spiral water slide that is 127 feet long and 15 feet tall. Tubes and life jackets can be rented there. The pool also offers water aerobics and water walking, as well as group and private swim lessons.
Cost: $5 ages 2-12; $7 age 13 and older. Season passes $36-$46.
Mill Avenue crosses Tempe Town Lake.
View subscription options


text:
Never miss a great news story!Get instant notifications from Economic TimesAllowNot now
Ruchira Roy, ET Bureau In an unprecedented move, the European Union has mandated that Cyprus tax its bank depositors to raise at least 5.8 billion as part of the 10-billion bailout package which the locals, Russians and almost everyone from the financial markets are 'aghast' at. ET explains. Image: Protesters hold up their hands as they protest outside the parliament in capital Nicosia, Cyprus.
PrevNextPlay Slideshow
Comments are moderated and will be allowed if they are about the topic and not abusive.
Characters remaining (1500)
Log In/Connect with:
Will be displayed
Will not be displayed
Find this comment offensive?
Choose your reason below and click on the Report button. This will alert our moderators to take action
Reason for reporting:
Your Reason has been Reported to the admin.
Daily Slideshow Newsletter is the way to get the best picture shows of the day in your inbox.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Security Engineering
GSA's Building Security Technology Program (BSTP) team is responsible for developing the policy and requirements for building security used in the design and construction of GSA buildings. The BSTP team performs explosive testing, develops design tools, and provides technical assistance to project managers. This program supports the mission of GSA as well as other federal agencies and departments.
Please use the links in the left column for additional information and resources:
For additional information, visit the Whole Building Design Guide (a nongovernment website).


text:
Anyone on this board from WY? Wondering if you would be so kind and share some intelligence reports about the status of the turkeys in the Black Hills.
kygobbler wrote:Guys if I remember correctly didn't the BH get a couple feet of snow last May? I'm thinking it was somewhere between the first to middle of May. How did that affect the hatch last spring?
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


text:
Alpha Pi Sigma Store
Our Alpha Pi Sigma store has a huge selection of apparel & clothing (including shirts, sweatshirts, and much more). Plus you can find a huge selection ofthe best Alpha Pi Sigma merchandise. If you are graduating soon, check out our top selling Alpha Pi Sigma stoles.
Group Orders Starting at 12+ Items
Welcome Alpha Pi Sigma members to the Alpha Pi Sigma Store!
Choose from a huge selection of Alpha Pi Sigma clothing, designs, and merchandise in our Alpha Pi Sigma store. We always offer the best service, selection and value on every single order. We've worked with hundreds of Alpha Pi Sigmas around the country and we're proud to offer the highest quality Alpha Pi Sigma clothing and merchandise that can be found on the planet. At GreekU.com, we make sure to carry the newest and most popular items in order to stay in tune with the upcoming Alpha Pi Sigma apparel trends and styles. We have Alpha Pi Sigma clothing that come in various sizes, colors, and styles. Plus you can browse through a variety of Alpha Pi Sigma apparel. You can count on us to help you find the ideal Alpha Pi Sigma shirts for any Greek sports event, philanthropic fundraiser, or special dance. We also have a ton of Alpha Pi Sigma merchandise for you to choose from like stickers, hats, tote bags, and sunglasses.Our most popular product for seniors is our Alpha Pi Sigma graduation stoles.


text:
Is rotating a Face Normal any different to rotating a Vertex? I don't seem to be getting the correct results when applying a matrix transform to a face normal. I've tried using D3DXVec3TransformNormal instead of D3DXVec3TransformCoord but the documentation is says:
If you transforming a normal by a non-affine matrix, the matrix you pass to this function should be the transpose of the inverse of the matrix you would use to transform a coord
I'm not sure what that means exactly and if it will help with rotating a Face Normal.
Basically My Code is:
D3DXMATRIX matRotX, matRotY, matRotZ, matRotTotal; D3DXMatrixRotationX( &matRotX, pMeshCoords->Rotation.x ); D3DXMatrixRotationY( &matRotY, pMeshCoords->Rotation.y ); D3DXMatrixRotationZ( &matRotZ, pMeshCoords->Rotation.z ); matRotAll = matRotX * matRotY * matRotZ; D3DXVec3TransformNormal( &RotFaceNormal, &FaceNormal, &matRotAll );
Thanks in advance for any info anyone has!


text:
Williams-Sonoma Hard-Anodized Copper Cookware
It is okay to call Williams-Sonoma Hard-Anodized Copper Cookware an eco-friendly choice for your kitchen. That's because the thick copper core of this cookware conducts heat so well you will use less of it when frying, braising and simmering foods. The hard-anodized aluminum coating on the cookware makes it oven-safe up to 500F. Hard-anodized copper cookware can handle metal spoons and spatulas, but pieces must be hand-washed to clean. We also carry hard-anodized copper cookware that's dishwasher-safe for a more convenient cooking experience. All of our hard-anodized copper cook sets and individual pieces have lovely black finishes, superior non-stick interiors and bright metal lids.
If you want the warm glow of copper as well as its high-efficiency performance in your kitchen choose from our wide selection of cookware with copper exteriors including risotto pans, soup pots, sauteuses and fry pans. All-Clad Copper cookware in a polished silvery finish is also an option. You get the consistent heat of copper with a lower maintenance exterior. If you desire even more copper in your life order specialty cookware like fondue pots and crepe pans in copper to have its many charms become part of your entertaining plans.


text:
The Saxophone Choir grew out from the French military wind orchestras and bands from the end of the 1800s. With many bands having a large saxophone section of eight or more players, it was quite the norm for the section to perform independently from the band.
Such saxophone ensembles blended extremely well, due to the nature of the different instruments making up the saxophone family.
In recent years, larger saxophone ensembles such as The National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain have once again become popular with players, composers and audiences alike. The choir continues to introduce new audiences to the wonders of challenging and appealing saxophone choir music.
Why not listen to the sound of the choir to experience the formidable resources of a choir that has eight members of the sax family at its disposal!
Established in 2002, the National Saxophone Choir is a pioneering ensemble of talented saxophonists from all over the UK. Their aim is to create and promote new music, introducing audiences to a sound that is rich, resonant and awesome.
Central to this strategy is the NSC's family of eight saxophones, ranging from the majestic contrabass to the tiny soprillo, which is the chosen solo instrument of the Choir's founder and musical director, Nigel Wood.
Armed with this impressive array of hardware and fuelled by the creative energy of Nigel and his co-players who generate much of its repertoire, the NSC has already made considerable progress towards its goals. It has presented many premieres, given workshops, family concerts and critically acclaimed appearances at the 2005 and 2006 Edinburgh Fringe. The Choir has made its mark on fellow musicians domestically (having attracted many of the UK's leading saxophonists as guest conductors and soloists) and internationally, with triumphant performances at the 2006 and 2009 World Saxophone Congress in Slovenia and Thailand respectively.
Following the completion of the its second album, Sax to the Max!, which features many of the highlights of the 2006/7 season, the Choir embarked on a two week tour of China and Hong Kong, giving performances in schools, concert halls, jazz bars and community centres. The NSC was also featured in BBC1's Play It Again series with celebrity sax student Lord Robert Winston. This contributed to the increased demand for performances in 2008 at various venues and festivals across Britain and appearances at the Prague Fringe Festival.
2009 proved to be one of the NSC's busiest years, with an ambitious project, 7 Wonders, featuring 7 movements, 7 composers, and 7 different types of saxophone. This unique commission highlighted the variety and quality that became the NSC's calling card.
After the performance of their 7 Wonders Suite at the World Saxophone Congress in Thailand, and a concert at Wavendon with the late legendary Sir John Dankworth, the choir completed the summer season with performances at Klassiek op Locatie festival, Holland and Birmingham Artsfest.
In 2010, the NSC organised and hosted its first national sax ensemble course, Summer Saxophone Spectacular! in Bournville. Other highlights during the year were a collaborative concert with Dutch carillonneur, Boudewijn Zwart and the launch of a new CD Sax Circus which is also the title track by their 'Composer in Residence', Roger May.
The NSC is currently 'Artists in Residence' at Haileybury College.
The Sax Family is comprised of the principal members of the National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain, playing a range of saxophones from the tiny soprillo to the majestic bass*. The NSC was established in 2002 as a large ensemble consisting of members from all over the UK. However, from the outset, smaller groups within the Choir have presented chamber works and other repertoire for NSC concerts. The Sax Family formalised these ad hoc groups, using the nuclear sax family to showcase each individual saxophone with music arranged and commissioned specifically for the group.
*Occasionally, The Sax Family is privileged to have the contrabass as part of the group. As a result of its size, transport of this large and rare instrument is difficult.
The Sax Family takes the original family of saxophones as conceived by Adolphe Sax, and supplements it with the world's smallest saxophone, the Soprillo, developed by Benedikt Eppelsheim. The Eppelsheim involvement (reflected also in the use of the Eppelsheim bass and contrabass*) celebrates the continuing role of inventiveness, curiosity and first-class engineering in the development of the saxophone, and the importance of collaboration between players (Nigel Wood) and manufacturers. The response to the Soprillo at the 14th World Saxophone Congress was a major factor in inspiring Nigel to produce the first ever all-Soprillo CD, Soprillogy, and to promote the instrument through performance and inclusion as a standard part of the NSC and The Sax Family line-up.
Many of The Sax Family's works are composed or arranged by its members and the NSC composer in residence, Roger May. Sax Circus written by May was premiered at the 2009 World Saxophone Congress in Bangkok and became the title track on the NSCs latest CD. The Sax Family's programmes include a wide range of music styles – a veritable cornucopia!
Listen to the Sax Family play Devil's Gallop by Charles Williams arranged by K. Veen
Recorded at Sarah Markham's 40th Birthday concert, St Paul's Hall, Huddersfield, 24th April 2010
As well as performances throughout the UK, The Sax Family performed in Bangkok, Prague, Holland, Hong Kong and China. In September 2010 - February 2011, they were Artists in Residence at Haileybury College, Hertfordshire, which included giving workshops, running composition competitions and numerous concerts.
Contribution to their ongoing popularity results from the consistent viewing of the Crazy Rag clip on YouTube with over 88,000 hits to date.
Future plans include recording Devil's Gallop for BBC Radio 3's Light Fantastic festival, an appearance at the 2012 Floriade Expo, Holland, and a collaborative concert in Bournville with a Travelling Carillon.
The saxophone family of instruments consists of saxophones of all shapes and sizes ranging from the tiny Soprillo through to the huge contrabass saxophone. Click on each instrument to find out more:
The Soprillo saxophone is one of the newest members of the saxophone family, and one of the rarest (only a few saxophonists in the UK possess one)! It regularly features in the choir.
Pitched in Bb, one octave above a soprano saxophone, the Soprillo is the highest-pitched saxophone ever known!
Learn more at: Soprillo.com
The Sopranino saxophone, also affectionately known as the "nino", sounds in Eb, one octave above an alto saxophone.
Falling between the soprillo and soprano saxophones, it is rarely heard other than in saxophone ensembles, new contemporary music and the occasional orchestral piece (such as Ravel's orchestral "Bolero").
Most sopranos are straight, with a slight bend in the neck and appear to the layman like a golden clarinet. Curved sopranos are less common and look like miniature altos.
Despite its light weight, it is generally accepted as being a difficult saxophone to learn and master and is not recommended for beginners. The soprano is, however, a great deal of fun to play and is commonly used in jazz or as a solo classical instrument.
It is a Bb instrument sounding a major second below concert pitch.
The alto is the "average" sized saxophone and generally the most recommended instrument for those just starting out due to its comfortable size and shape.
It is very versatile and is commonly used in jazz, big bands and saxophone quartets. There is also a good amount of classical repertoire available for the alto, including works by Glazunov, Ibert and Debussy.
The alto is an Eb transposing instrument, in that when a written C is played, the note sounds as Eb (a sixth below).
The tenor saxophone is slightly larger than the alto and is also popular with adult beginners. The tenor is usually personified as a "jazz" or "rock and roll" saxophone, even though there are some applications in classical music. It is also a standard member of a sax quartet.
The tenor is a Bb transposing instrument, in that when a written C is played, the note sounds as Bb (a ninth below).
The baritone saxophone is the largest of the "regular" saxophone family and comes in two configurations: one with a range to low A and one with a range to low Bb.
The Baritone plays the bass role in a saxophone quartet or in the sax section of a Big Band. It is also used as a solo jazz instrument, made famous by players such as Gerry Mulligan.
It is an Eb instrument and sounds an octave lower than the alto.
It has been said that the bass saxophone is truly the Diva of musical instruments. Its size and rarity means that wherever it chooses to find itself it will always be the centre of attention - if only because it's so large you can't possibly miss it!
It is the largest sax you will see in the choir (but not the lowest!). It is a Bb instrument and sounds an octave below the tenor.
Visit the bass sax manufacturer: Benedikt Eppelsheim Wind Instruments
The tubax is a newcomer to the sax family and is a type of contrabass. It has been specially designed to be compact, has a narrow bore and uses a baritone sax mouthpiece.
It sounds a whole octave below the baritone, and adds a unique richness to the bass section of the choir.
The contrabass saxophone is the biggest in the world! Similar to the tubax, it is a whole octave below the baritone, although it is not as compact.
It uses a bass saxophone mouthpiece and is over 70 inches long! The contrabass is truly a rare sight, and adds to an already amazing range in the choir.
Visit the contrabass sax manufacturer: Benedikt Eppelsheim Wind Instruments
Selections from The National Saxophone Choir's current repertoire is listed below. Titles marked* are available in sheet music (various instrumentation) from Saxtet Publications. Titles marked CD are included on one of the NSC's CD's 'Sax to the Max!' or 'Sax Circus'.
The choir has been very fortunate to perform with some highly acclaimed soloists who previously have given their time and expertise to promote The National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain.
Born in Israel, Gilad Atzmon has recorded and performed with such as Ian Dury, Robbie Williams, Sinead O'Connor and Paul McCartney. As a bandleader and reed player he has been amazing his listeners with his powerful personal style that combines great bebop artistry and Middle-Eastern roots in a sophisticated, sometimes ironical manner. Influenced by Cannonball Adderley's powerful approach on the sax, Gilad's live performances are simply breathtaking and overwhelming.
Arno Bornkamp is the prototype of the modern virtuoso, feeling equally at home in the traditional as well as in contemporary repertoire. Since his solo debut in 1982 in Rome, Bornkamp has received many invitations as soloist in compositions by Alexander Glazunow, Darius Milhaud, Frank Martin, Heitor Villa-Lobos and Claude Debussy. Bornkamp's activities have brought him all around Europe, as well as to the USA, Japan and other far eastern countries. Bornkamp also gives many recitals with pianist Ivo Janssen and is a member of the Aurelia Saxophone Quartet.
Sarah Field studied trumpet and saxophone at the Royal Northern College of Music and Royal Academy of Music, London. She graduated with professional performance diplomas in both woodwind and brass, the only musician ever to do so. In the year 2000, Sarah won both the Royal Overseas League Competition Main Solo Award for Woodwind and Brass and the Making Music Award for Young Concert Artists. These accolades brought Sarah into the limelight, leading to broadcasts on BBC Radio 2, Classic FM and BBC Radio 3's "In Tune" which she now broadcasts regularly on.
Performing regularly on a wide range of instruments Sarah has appeared as concerto soloist with the BBC Concert Orchestra with Christopher Warren-Green, RTE National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Kwa Zulu Natal Philharmonic with Eno Shao and has performed dual concerto performances (sax and trumpet) with the Royal College of Music String Band.
Graduated at the Trinity College of Music, Hong Kong saxophonist Kevin Ling studied saxophone and clarinet with Gerard McChrystal, Melanie Henry and Richard Addison. He is one of the founders of the Hong Kong Saxophone Quartet, the first professional saxophone quartet ever in Hong Kong. Kevin is one of the Assistant Music Officers at the Hong Kong Music Office, where he works as a performer, a teacher and a conductor.
International recording artist and soloist Gerard McChrystal is Professor of Saxophone at Trinity College of Music, London and tutor at The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff. He is constantly in demand as a soloist with some of the world's leading orchestras, and was the first person from UK/Ireland to be invited to give a concerto performance at the 2003 World Saxophone Congress.
A graduate of the Royal College of Music, Sue is a past winner of the British Clarinet and Saxophone Society Young Performers' Competition and has studied with Kyle Horch, Richard Ingham and Eugene Rousseau. Sue has regularly been an invited solo recitalist at the British Saxophone Congress and has performed on Yehudi Menuhin's "Live Music Now!" scheme. She has given UK premiers of many new works and has performed in Japan, USA, Denmark and at the World Saxophone Congress in Minneapolis (2003).
As well as being the leader of the Scottish Saxophone Ensemble, Sue performs with her own band "mckenzie medboe", with Rumba Caliente, Salsa Celtica and has a saxophone/piano duo with Ingrid Sawers. As one of Scotland's leading contemporary saxophonists she is also in demand as an educationalist. Sue teaches saxophone at St Mary's Music School, St. Andrews University and Napier University.
The Northern Saxophone Quartet celebrated its 25 anniversary in 2005 and maintains its commitment to presenting exciting programmes of music ranging from mediaeval to jazz and contemporary music. The quartet has been featured on radio and television and gives recitals throughout Britain. In recent years they have performed in the USA, Japan, Italy, Finland, Spain and Canada. They were guest recitalists and clinicians at the New England Saxophone Symposium, Massachusetts in 1993, and gave recitals and masterclasses in Georgia, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio in 1997.
Recent albums include Second Revolution (including music by Monteverdi and Michael Brecker), nsq – the definitive Ashton collection (featuring arrangements and originals by Don Ashton) and The Cowles Collection.
Simon studied saxophone and clarinet at the Royal College of Music where he formed Saxploitation, now the acclaimed Paragon Saxophone Quartet. As their soprano player, he has performed throughout the UK and Europe and is heavily involved in their educational work, as well as pursuing a career as freelance performer, session musician and teacher.
Saxophonist Snake Davis is widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfield's "Change", M-People's "Search For A Hero" and "Moving On Up" and Take That's "A Million Love Songs". He has worked with artists ranging from James Brown to Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics to Ray Charles – having recorded on more than 400 tracks in recent years for over 60 artists and played live with dozens more.
Snake is in demand across the world; playing the saxophone family as well as flutes, whistles and the ancient Japanese wind instrument, the Shakuhachi. A highly talented player, he is also a musical director (Heather Small and M-People), a writer, an arranger, bandleader, and sought after for his work in education. Snake is currently promoting his 8th album "Talking Bird". As always, his love of soul world and jazz music comes through in his highly melodic playing.
Composer, performer and teacher Andy Tweed has worked with the RSC and many major symphony orchestras and repertory companies. Well known as a member of Saxtet, he also teaches at Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall Junior School.
Lord Professor Robert Winston is a renowned human fertility expert, life-peer and broadcaster. He is well-known for presenting many BBC television series, including Superhuman, The Secret Life of Twins, Child of Our Time, Human Instinct, Walking with Cavemen and the BAFTA award-winning The Human Body.
Robert featured in the hit BBC series Play it Again in which celebrities learnt a musical instrument. He decided to learn the saxophone, and as part of his training, he was filmed rehearsing and performing with the choir. The programme was broadcast in April 2007.
The choir has been priviliged to work with some of the country's top saxophone players and music educators, and are extremely grateful to all those who have given their time so willingly.
Read more about each guest conductor below:
Nigel studied at Birmingham Conservatoire and later became one of its first teachers of saxophone. While he was still a student he founded the group Saxtet, which encouraged him to compose, arrange and later to publish new music for saxophones, resulting in the birth of Saxtet Publications.
SXP, as it is known, was established with the primary objective of developing and promoting new music for saxophone and is now internationally recognized as a leading specialist in the field. Many of its titles appear on exam syllabuses and it supplies most of the music used by the choir. It has also become the main publisher of Nigel's works, which have been performed and broadcast worldwide by leading figures such as John Harle and Gerard McChrystal.
Although publishing has occupied much of Nigel's time until recently, the formation of the choir has inspired him to turn more attention to composing again, and specifically to concentrate on writing for the neglected genre of large-scale sax ensembles.
Keith Allen was born and educated in London. Following his studies in several prestigious music conservatoires, he held various posts with Birmingham Education Department, finally from 1987 to 1992 being the Head of Music Service for the city. Keith is an experienced conductor and adjudicator who has been working with a wide range of orchestras, choirs and youth ensembles for a number of years. He has also been responsible for many premiere performances by British, American and European composers including Malcolm Arnold, Benjamin Britten, Philip Sparke, and Kit Turnbull, both in this country and abroad, and has worked with a number of distinguished international soloists.
Keith Allen is a Consultant Editor for Faber Music Ltd., Artistic Director of the National Concert Band Festival, Festival Manager of the 2004 London International Wind Band Festival and is a member of the National Executive of BASBWE. At the end of 2001, he spent a month conducting and promoting British music in Australia and will be returning to the USA in December 2003 to promote British music at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, and also in May 2004 to conduct British repertoire in Minnesota, USA.
Keiron Anderson was born in Aberdeen and studied trumpet and keyboard at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Whilst at the RNCM he started both a light orchestra and big band, and apart from playing in leading orchestras has become one of the most experienced and innovative conductors of wind groups in the country.
In 1994 Keiron took over from Frank Renton as musical director of the Yorkshire Wind Orchestra and has steadily brought it to its present level of excellence. He also includes the musical direction of the outstanding Harlequin Brass ensemble based in Sheffield and more recently has taken the Phoenix Concert Band in Leeds under his wing. He has also conducted one of his own works with the the choir at the Edinburgh Festival.
Keiron is a firm believer in the accessibility of all the music played under his direction even though some of it may be unfamiliar to the audiences. He is a consummate all-round musician experienced as a teacher, being head of Music at Ilkley Grammar school, musical director, performer, adjudicator and composer. All his efforts with his students, ensembles and audiences go to, in his own words "... no matter what else we do, we must get to the emotional content of the music and bring it to life for the audience ..."
John is a past chairman of the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain and a prolific author and composer. John has recently completed 'A Concise History of Jazz' for Mel Bay. His arrangement of The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba was performed by the Fairer Sax in the John Schlesinger film 'Madame Sousatzka'.
Rob Buckland is internationally acclaimed as one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. Appearing as concerto and recital soloist, in duos with pianist Peter Lawson and percussionist Simone Rebello, and with the Apollo Saxophone Quartet, Rob performs throughout the UK, Europe and Japan.
Alongside his busy performing schedule, Rob is Professor of Saxophone at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where, along with Apollo colleague Andy Scott, he has established what is regarded by many as the country's leading saxophone programme.
Christian Forshaw graduated from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 1995 with a first class degree. He then began working with some of the world's finest ensembles including the London Sinfonietta, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and the Philharmonia Orchestra. He has toured extensively with smaller ensembles including the Michael Nyman Band, The Endymion Ensemble, Icebreaker and the Composers Ensemble.
Christian is a member of the prestigious Notes Inégales directed by Peter Wiegold and was featured as soloist with the group in 2005 playing Donatoni's Hot. He has also made solo appearances with the Scottish Ensemble giving several critically acclaimed performances of Richard Rodney Bennett's Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Strings and composed and performed in his chart-topping CD, Sanctuary.
Currently a tutor at Birmingham Conservatoire and also lectures in Jazz Composition at Birmingham University. He has produced a wide range of educational wind music for saxophone and clarinet. In addition to this composing career, Chris was a member of Saxtet between 1993-1998 and is in regular demand as a freelance player.
Read more at Saxtet Publications
John Harle's name is synonymous with new and innovative musical ideas and projects associated with the saxophone. He is known for both his pioneering work as a saxophonist in concert halls and for his bold compositions; sensitively linking aspects of jazz, rock, classical music, electronics and opera.
John has created over 30 concert works and 40 film and television scores in addition to solo recordings of concerti by Debussy, Villa-Lobos and Glazunov (which have sold over 200,000 copies to date), plus interpretations of over 25 concerti written for his remarkable saxophone tone.
Harle has also been nominated for a variety of awards. He has won a Royal Television Society award (RTS) for his theme to BBC 1's Silent Witness, and received nominations for Defense of the Realm and Summer in the Suburbs.
Born in 1964, Kyle Horch is one of Britain's leading saxophonists. After studying at Northwestern University (Chicago) with Frederick Hemke and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London) with Stephen Trier, he was a prizewinner at numerous young artist competitions in Britain, the USA, and Europe. He made his London debut in 1989 on the Park Lane Group series. Since then he has performed as a soloist at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, British and World Saxophone Congresses, and numerous other venues in this country and abroad.
His two CD recordings on the Clarinet Classics label, ChamberSax and AngloSax, have received international praise from reviewers. He has also recorded John Carmichael's Aria and Finale for ABC Classics, and the 2006-7 Grade 8 Saxophone Syllabus for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Kyle's work as a freelance musician has involved him in performing across a wide range of orchestral, contemporary, chamber, and light music. He has worked with many well-known ensembles including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Royal Opera House, Philharmonia Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony, London Musici, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Mistral and Paragon Saxophone Quartets, Carlos Bonell Ensemble, and Piccadilly Dance Orchestra. He is saxophone professor at the Royal College of Music in London, and has given masterclasses in Britain, Holland, Norway, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, and the USA.
Richard is an international saxophone soloist and has broadcast and recorded many items of the solo saxophone repertoire. He has presented masterclasses in conservatoires in the UK and abroad, and in his capacity as a jazz educator gives many workshops throughout the country. He is also a composer, and editor of the critically acclaimed Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone. Richard's role as the choir's Principal Guest Conductor is part-funded by the University of St Andrews, where he is Visiting Professor of Music.
International recording artist and soloist Gerard McChrystal is Professor of Saxophone at Trinity College of Music, London and tutor at The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff. He is constantly in demand as a soloist with some of the world's leading orchestras, and was the first person from UK/Ireland to be invited to give a concerto performance at the 2003 World Saxophone Congress.
Sarah is a member of the internationally renowned Adelphi Saxophone Quartet, and is also in great demand as a soloist and freelance player. She also teaches at the junior department of the Royal College of Music and at the University of Huddersfield.
Ben graduated in 2003 with first class honours from Birmingham University, where he was also awarded an MPhil in composition. After studies at the Royal Academy of Music he is now pursuing a busy career as a freelance conductor. He is Musical Director of the Orchestra of St Paul's (Covent Garden), South West Essex Choir and Manor Light Opera, and regularly guest conducts ensembles such as Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra, Camden Chamber Orchestra and Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra.
A graduate of the Royal College of Music, Alistair currently plays saxophone with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, the Tribune Saxophone Octet, the Equinox Sax Ensemble, the Northern Sax Quartet and is guest conductor of the Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra.
He runs a very successful private teaching business in Nottingham and is visiting Scholar of saxophone for Nottingham University. He is in demand as an accompanist and has adjudicated for the Royal College of Music, the Birmingham Conservatoire and abroad. He has a growing audience for his innovative recitals, and has released two solo albums.
Andy is a freelance professional saxophonist, composer and tutor of saxophone at the Royal Northern College of Music. He is also a member of the internationally acclaimed Apollo Saxophone Quartet and founder of the saxophone ensemble Sax Assault.
Composer, performer and teacher Andy Tweed has worked with the RSC and many major symphony orchestras and repertory companies. Well known as a member of Saxtet, he also teaches at Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall Junior School.
Karl Veen studied the saxophone with Ed Bogaard. He studied in Groningen, Holland and did the HaFaFra course in addition to studying flute. In the 70's and 80's Karl taught the saxophone in the conservatoire of Enschede, Groningen and Leeuwarden.
Karl founded The Saxofoonorkest, The Saxophone Orchestra in 1990. He wanted to show the versatility of the saxophone.
Nowadays Karl is a music teacher at the School of Music in Holland. In the past he has held many workshops and study days for saxophone and ensembles. He hopes to continue these activities long into the future.
Karl arranges every type of music for saxophones, be it 2 saxophones or 268 saxophones. Karl also possesses many saxophones, for example the sub-contrabass tubax. He is a respected expert in the Saxophone World.
Explore the sound of a Saxophone Choir by listening to some brief snippets:
Mozart arr. N. Wood
Featured on the Sax Circus CD.
Roger May
Featured on the Sax Circus CD.
Piazzolla arr. K. Veen
Featured on the Sax Circus CD.
Gershwin arr. C. Tomsett
Featured on the Sax Circus CD.
Andy Scott
Featured on the Sax to the Max CD.
R.A. Moulds, arr. Nigel Wood
Featured on the Sax to the Max CD.
Richard Payne
Featuring Catherine Evison, alto as soloist on the Sax to the Max CD.
Elgar, arr. Jen Ashley
Featured on the Sax to the Max CD.
"An excellent production. Recommended" Introduced by that most engaging item of musical theatre the Magic Flute Overture, this fast-moving show from the NSC sax family conjures up all the atmosphere of big top thrills in the title track, plus high-energy dance and Boogie, colour from Spain and America and all kinds of spectacle, both awesome (Bolero) and camp (Bohemian Rhapsody). There is delicacy and pathos too amidst the razzle-dazzle - a 12-track roller coaster ride of the familiar and unexpected.
The NSC's Sax to the Max CD features many of the choir's favourite pieces, performed at the Edinburgh Fringe 2006. It also includes Richard Payne's gripping Concerto, specially arranged for the Choir. The CD has now sold out but a digital version of this CD is available from CDBaby.
If you want to contact Nigel regarding the National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain, fill in the form below:
The National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain (NSC) is a pioneering ensemble of forty talented players who aim to encourage new writing for the sax and introduce it to new audiences. Its unique line-up of eight saxes (from the miniscule soprillo to the majestic tubax) is a feature which has generated huge interest in the saxophone world and attracts a fascinated public.
The NSC's musical director and conductor is Nigel Wood, who recruited the choir's first members in 2002 through Saxtet Publications' website. SXP has supported the choir ever since by providing music and publicity, but its musical contribution goes well beyond the supply of scores: with its unique instrumentation and multiple parts (16 for principals alone) there is no published repertoire for the sax choir, so all its music is composed or arranged specifically for it - an enormously demanding and time-consuming process managed single-handedly by Nigel, and effectively subsidized by SXP.
It's obvious from the popularity of our sax ensemble music that more and more of you are getting together to play in groups of all shapes and sizes. We're therefore delighted to announce that we'll be sponsoring the first residential course presented by the National Saxophone Choir, running between Thursday 12th and Sunday 15th August 2010 in Bournville, Birmingham.
Course tutors (Nigel Wood, Richard Ingham, Andy Scott, Gerard McChrystal and NSC members) are all prominent UK players and teachers actively involved in high profile ensembles. Whatever your standard, and whether you come as an individual or part of a group, you will be able to rehearse and perform with the NSC, enhance your performance skills, learn new repertoire, and have the chance to try out the more extreme saxes such as the soprillo or contrabass. As an added incentive all hard copy Saxtet Publications titles offered there will be half price.
The National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain's 7 Wonders project is due to premiere at the CBSO Centre on Friday 20th March, and is shaping up to be an event not to be missed! This spectacular new work, based around the seven wonders of the modern world, is made of seven short movements each by a different composer and features a different saxophone solo (Soprillo down to bass). The work, which has been sponsored by the PRS Foundation and the Clarinet and Saxophone Society, as well as Saxtet Publications, features a number our composers: Nigel Wood (Petra), Richard Ingham (Taj Mahal), Cat Evison (The Great Wall of China) and Roger May (The Colosseum). A selection of the Wonders will be published for saxophone ensemble later in the year.
We are delighted to announce the publication of Jenny Ashley's much sought after arrangements of Elgar's Nimrod. As part of the NSC Series, Nimrod is now available in E-Edition for saxophone octet and 12-piece saxophone ensemble, and will soon be published for quartet too. Jenny joins existing NSC Series composer Cat Evison – whose Slip Reel will soon be available for saxophone quartet and octet, as well as the recently published saxophone and piano version.
Saxtet Publications is a proud sponsor of the National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain, and our creation of the NSC series encourages new composers to write for the group by publishing their works. This in turn allows us to provide a wide variety of original music for our customers. If you would like to help us support the NSC, you can do absolutely free by doing your online christmas shopping through their fundappeal webshop: www.fundappeal.com/saxchoir. A small percentage of each purchase you make will be donated to the NSC (registered charity number 1125193), at no extra cost to you. Alternatively, if you're looking for small but perfectly formed stocking fillers you could also buy Soprillogy, as £2 from every sale goes to the NSC too!
"A fabulous performance"... "excellent and brilliant concert"... "outstanding skill"... "full of passion" – hosts of the NSC on its Far East tour were generous in acknowledging the impression made by the choir, hailing the opportunities for cultural exchange it generated, as well as the quality of playing.
After this kind of triumph, a second CD and a television appearance with Lord Robert Winston all in the bag before Spring was out, there was a danger that the remainder of the 2007 season could fall rather flat. In fact, the choir's activities and ambitions have grown exponentially:
On the domestic front its educational programmes were developed in workshop-and-concert sessions in Grimsby (March) and Blackburn (November), and there are plans to expand this kind of activity further. An appearance at Birmingham ArtsFest (September) has become almost a standard (though never routine) engagement, and there was a very successful appearance in Market Harborough (October) directed by Keith Allen, a busy conductor/adjudicator and Musical Director of Birmingham Symphonic Winds. The temporary loss of Nigel's soprillo in the post meant that its distinctive timbres were missing for this concert, a profound disappointment to everyone other than his immediate neighbours in the choir.
Visits by "saxperts" (the elite of the UK saxophone community) are a continuing feature of monthly rehearsals. In January it was Christian Foreshaw, professor of saxophone at the Guildhall School of Music, a calming influence and welcome distraction during the annual auditions, and in June, Alistair Parnell arrived with his Akai EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) and his own Nottingham-based sax ensemble, Equinox, to run an information and activity-packed day. Kyle Horch, professor of saxophone at the Royal College of Music, will round off the saxpert season with his visit in December.
On the personnel front, Richard Ingham's role as energizing principle guest conductor - and ongoing saxpert – has been a major morale boost. Appearing with the choir in China, he has conducted at all subsequent concerts except Market Harborough and has demonstrated his long-term commitment to the choir by agreeing to become a trustee when the NSC becomes a charity, a move intended to secure its future and help resolve the vexed question of funding.
Given all this activity and exposure, it's not surprising that the choir's reputation continues to grow, attracting so many new players that a sister group has been established, the National Saxophone Ensemble. Rehearsals are conducted in parallel to the NSC's and the NSE will benefit from the same saxpert visits; it will run on the same co-operative ethos as the choir, but will arrange its own concerts and will have special responsibility for new music – definitely a force to be reckoned with.
With an intensive rehearsal weekend in Brittany and the Prague Fringe Festival already on the cards for 2008, there's no danger that this year's momentum will be allowed to falter, and there are now dates in the diary as far ahead as Autumn 2009. First fixture to look out for is a concert at Gillingham, Kent, on Saturday 29th March, to be conducted by John Harle, who, together with Lord Robert Winston, have agreed to become patrons of the new NSC charity - funds may be an ongoing challenge, but generous support has never been an issue.
Alongside all this blowing and ambition the creativity at the heart of the choir is blossoming too, and is reflected in a steady stream of imaginative arrangements from choir members.


text:
Web Stories
Alcohol coalition workshops off to promising start
Feb. 22 and 29, 2008, 1 to 5 p.m. · Wu Dining Hall
Posted February 21, 2008; 03:47 p.m.
More than 80 students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners attended the first of three workshops on high-risk alcohol use among students on Friday, Feb. 15.
The workshops are being organized by the Princeton Alcohol Coalition that was formed in November by the Healthier Princeton Advisory Board. The group is gathering information to write a strategic plan on how to deal with the issue.
"The workshop was great!" said coalition co-chair Sanjeev Kulkarni, professor of electrical engineering and master of Butler College. "We had an engaging and informative conversation involving many constituent groups."
He noted that more than half of those attending were students. The theme for the workshop was "Reasons and Ways to Address High-Risk Drinking."
The dates and themes for the remaining workshops are:
• Feb. 22 -- "Structures That Affect High-Risk Drinking."
• Feb. 29 -- "Responsibilities Regarding High-Risk Drinking."
The workshops will run from 1 to 5 p.m. and will be followed by receptions. They will be held in the Wu Dining Hall at Butler College. Snacks will be provided.
Each workshop will feature a speaker to address the specific theme, and then include two break-out sessions to encourage small-group discussion. Groups will write their best two ideas on posters for further comment and discussion during the receptions, which are intended to continue the conversation and promote feedback. Reports will be written summarizing each workshop.
Students are strongly urged to attend, lending their voices to the conversations and to the outcomes of the strategic planning process.
"This is really an amazing opportunity for us to have a say on an issue that affects us directly," said junior Agatha Offorjebe, who co-chairs the coalition with Kulkarni. "It is important that students are active participants in these series of conversations, as what comes out of these workshops will impact how this campus addresses issues of high-risk alcohol use."
The speaker for the second workshop will be Linda Langford, associate director of the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention. As part of the Campus Alcohol Prevention and Intervention project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, she is working with several statewide campus coalitions to support the integration of violence and alcohol prevention efforts and developing a manual to promote effective uses of the mass media for prevention.
The speakers for the third workshop will be: Jeff Nunokawa, professor of English and master of Rockefeller College; and junior John Baker, a member of one of the planning groups for the workshops.
Those interested in attending should RSVP with their name, class year or affiliation, and choice of workshop(s) to email@example.com or (609) 258-5980. Undergraduates will be given seating priority, although the coalition will try to accommodate all, according to space limitations.
Made up mostly of students but also including faculty and staff, the coalition has been charged by the Healthier Princeton Advisory Board with taking a comprehensive look at issues related to high-risk alcohol use by undergraduates. The group will gather information from a variety of sources over the next few months and present a draft strategic plan at the board's May 9 meeting.
In addition to the workshops, the group has determined that the strategic plan will be informed by the work of a planning group that took place last fall; data collected about Princeton; best practices at other colleges and universities; and stakeholder meetings with campus and community partners that are taking place this spring.
More information is available on the coalition's website.


text:
BBH was founded on a belief in the power of creativity. A belief that ideas create the space for brands to grow.
That founding principle still holds true, but our creativity is now expressed in far more than advertising.
BBH today offers Connected Specialism: market leading, specialist practices, united by a shared culture and ways of working.


text:
Richard Jawson
Richard F. Jawson, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in his home. He was born on July 19, 1931, in Milwaukee, to Frank and Phyllis Jawson. Richard married Mildred La Francois on November 29, 1952, in Massena, N.Y. He was a career soldier in the US Army. Richard served in Korea and Vietnam and was presented with two Bronze medals for Valor. He retired from the Army in 1970 after 21 years of service for his country. Richard's family traveled the world.
He is survived by his son, Michael F. Jawson of Madison; daughter, Donna Kluth of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Scott Jawson of New York, N.Y., Monica (Ryan) Dubs of Lake Geneva, Andrea Jawson of Chicago, Ill., and Grant Kluth of Austin, Texas; great-grandsons, Evan and Carson Dubs; and brothers, Jerry Jawson of Berlin, and John Jawson of Waukesha. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; parents, Frank and Phyllis; and brothers, Dennis and Bruce Jawson.
A Memorial Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. Burial and military honors will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. In memory of Richard, memorials may be made to the VFW Post 7591, 301 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison. Richard was a soldier's soldier, and he loved his family very much. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420


text:
Ethical Soles
Posted by Anna Kallett in Global Exchange Store Updates on 8th August, 2011 | 7 Comments
Shoes and sweatshops. Two words too often connected. Finding ethical footwear is a challenge, but you'll be happy to know that Global Exchange's Fair Trade Store in San Francisco is introducing a new line of beautiful and ethically designed espadrilles from a worker-owned factory in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Learn more about these reclaimed factories at an in-store film screening of "The Take," this Wednesday at 6pm!
Read More...


text:
Livewires Trips Review
" So far, up until now, I've never owned true customs IEM. I have owned three universal reshells (UE triplefi10 twice, and Klipsch Custom 3 once), but I'm on the fence that a true custom is born from a specific sound signature developed by the company/brand that is repeatable in every custom build regardless of the wearer's ear anatomy. Let's get started... For weeks, I..." --alphaphoenix
Biohazard Earbud Design Clip
Budclicks patented the ability to click charms to earbuds. They allow kids, tweens, and adults to style up those bland white earbuds. The Budclick mount works on iPod and iPhone style white earbuds created by Apple. With over 150 million of these earbuds on the market Budclicks have appeal to just about everyone. Budclicks has found the largest audience in music listeners on the go. Whether on...


text:
By Tiernan Ray
CNBC's Scott Wapner and the group on "Big Money: Half Time Report" today debated the merits of Apple (AAPL) shares as the stock approaches its best week in a long time.
The stock is down $3.54, or 0.8%, at $417.26 today, but it is up 5% since last Friday's close.
Wapner's guest, ISI Group's Brian Marshall, who has a Buy rating on the shares, and a $600 price target, made the bull case on the show.
Wapner asked, "We've had three good days and hopefully, we can have a fourth. With the possibility of an iPhone 5S this fall, is it almost a bigger factor that they have to get some contracts in China?"
Marshall responded, "We have about 10 million iPhones on that network today," meaning the cellular network of China Mobile (CHL), the largest mobile operator in the world by customer count. China Mobile doesn't yet officially offer the iPhone.
"Once they start to support the iPhone, that will be pretty powerful, and it could be quite a catalyst," opined Marshall.
Steven Weiss chimed in that Apple has had "Gross margins twice that of every other vendor," and that Samsung already has lower-priced phones that haven't exactly helped the phone giant.
"Samsung has said, hey, it was disappointing, so to me it seems like the market is saturated before the iPhone gets there. And now China Mobile and Japan are saying, we don't play ball. It's game over before it gets started." Weiss was referring to Samsung's warning yesterday that revenue and profit for Q2 came in below Street expectations.
Wapner asked Marshall "What do you think the hype premium is for Apple, because If they're going to hang their hats on a cheaper iPhone, are the days of the long lines outside of the Apple stores over? And if so, doesn't that affect the hype that has drive the stock price as well as the fundamentals?"
Responded Marshall, "I think a lot of that luster has been burnt off" of the stock price. "The loss of Steve Jobs, as well, hasn't helped. We don't think there's a lot of hype built into the stock at this point. We think this has become more like a Microsoft (MSFT), more like an Intel (INTC).
"We're going to see growth in the mid-single digits longer term. There will probably be $40 [per share] of earnings next year; you take a 12 multiple, give them credit for $150 for cash on the balance sheet, and that can get you to $600."
The response of the group was mixed. Pete Najarian recommended buying September call options, in the $425 to $430 level, and simultaneously selling August put options. "You're buying time for this stock to creep to the upside until they have that announcement of the [iPhone] 5S," he said.
But Weiss concluded, "It's a trading range, $400 to $450. Samsung is selling at just six times [earnings], and there's not a lot of difference in terms of the growth rates" between the two stocks.


text:
Our Helplines
Motherisk Helpline
1-877-439-2744 (Toll-free)
416-813-6780 (Toronto and GTA)
Alcohol and Substance
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Resources
Read more in our News Archive
Taking ACE inhibitors during early pregnancy
Joel G. Ray, MD MSc FRCPC, Marian J. Vermeulen, MHSc and Gideon Koren, MD FRCPC
September 2007
I knew that angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors were risky to use during late pregnancy because they can cause renal shutdown in the fetus. Recently I heard of a study that claimed first-trimester exposure (when many patients still are unaware of their pregnancies) can also cause major malformations. Is this proven?
A recent study did suggest an increased risk of malformations after first-trimester exposure to ACE inhibitors among women treated for hypertension. We believe this study had serious limitations that preclude drawing any conclusions at present.
It is well accepted that angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are contraindicated during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy because of increased risk of fetal renal damage. First-trimester use, however, has not been linked to adverse fetal outcomes.
Cooper and colleagues conducted a study to assess the association between exposure to ACE inhibitors during the first trimester of pregnancy and risk of congenital malformations. 1 They followed a cohort of 29 507 infants from Tennessee Medicaid files who were born between 1985 and 2000 and whose mothers had no evidence of having had diabetes. The researchers identified 209 infants who had been exposed to ACE inhibitors during the first trimester only, 202 infants who had been exposed to other antihypertensive medications during the first trimester only, and 29 096 infants who had not been exposed to antihypertensive drugs. Infants who had been exposed to ACE inhibitors had a greater risk of major congenital malformations (risk ratio 2.71, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.72 to 4.27) than did infants not exposed to antihypertensive medications. Being exposed to other antihypertensive medications did not result in an increased risk of major malformations (risk ratio 0.66, 95% CI 0.25 to 1.75). Infants exposed to ACE inhibitors were at increased risk of malformations of the cardiovascular system (risk ratio 3.72, 95% CI 1.89 to 7.30) and the central nervous system (risk ratio 4.39, 95% CI 1.37 to 14.02). The authors concluded that exposure to ACE inhibitors during the first trimester cannot be considered safe and should be avoided.
Confounding effects
We have some serious reservations about the findings of Cooper and colleagues. 1 We think it likely that these findings were affected by unrealized confounding and ascertainment bias. Clinicians and women considering pregnancy should both be dissuaded from following the authors' recommendation that ACE inhibitors be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy. While the authors excluded women treated pharmacologically or hospitalized for diabetes mellitus (DM), they could not exclude women with undiagnosed or diet-controlled type 2 DM who, combined, represent more than half of all young women with type 2 DM. 2, 3 Also, Cooper and colleagues did not adjust for prepregnancy body mass, a major predictor of risk of both type 2 DM and hypertension and a probable risk factor for fetal congenital anomalies. 4, 5 The specific use of an ACE inhibitor (versus another antihypertensive medication 6, 7) might be directly related to these unmeasured and important confounding factors. The fact that most birth defects in the group exposed to ACE inhibitors were cardiac, for which maternal DM is a known risk factor, 8 would support this notion.
Another thing to consider is that the women prescribed ACE inhibitors were 3 years older on average than the women receiving other antihypertensive medications and 6 years older than those taking no medications. Because maternal age is directly related to the risk of congenital anomalies, even in the absence of aneuploidy, 9 and is also a risk factor for both type 2 DM and hypertension, unmeasured confounding might once again explain the authors' findings, despite their adjustment for maternal age.
Finally, using birth-certificate data alone to capture fetal anomalies, as was the case in their study, introduces ascertainment bias, as about half of all pregnancies affected by major fetal anomalies are terminated.10-12 Missing a substantial number of terminated pregnancies would cloud any true relationship between use of ACE inhibitors and many major anomalies.
We recommend
These findings might discourage young, non-pregnant women from achieving adequate blood pressure control with ACE inhibitors, for which there is level I evidence of protection against cardiovascular and renal disease. Other published studies have not found an association between first-trimester exposure to ACE inhibitors and fetal anomalies. 13 Until proven otherwise, we believe that ACE inhibitors should not be presented as teratogenic when taken during the first trimester of pregnancy. Patients should switch to another medication (eg, labet-alol or alpha-methyldopa) before they go into the second trimester of pregnancy. 13
- Cooper WO, Hernandez-Diaz S, Arbogast PG, Dudley JA, Dyer S, Gideon PS, et al. Major congenital malformations after first-trimester exposure to ACE inhibitors. N Engl J Med 2006;354:2443-51. CrossRef | Medline | Google Scholar
- Gregg EW, Cadwell BL, Cheng YJ, Cowie CC, Williams DE, Geiss L, et al. Trends in the prevalence and ratio of diagnosed to undiagnosed diabetes according to obesity levels in the U.S. Diabetes Care 2004;27(12):2806-12. Abstract/Free Full Text
- Hippisley-Cox J, Pringle M. Prevalence, care, and outcomes for patients with diet-controlled diabetes in general practice: cross sectional survey. Lancet 2004;364:423-8. CrossRef | Medline | Google Scholar
- Prentice A, Goldberg G. Maternal obesity increases congenital malformations. Nutr Rev 1996;54:146-50. Medline | Google Scholar
- Cedergren MI, Kallen BA. Maternal obesity and infant heart defects. Obes Res 2003;11:1065-71. CrossRef | Medline | Google Scholar
- Kaplan NM. Management of hypertension in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: guidelines based on current evidence. Ann Intern Med 2001;135:1079-83. Medline | Google Scholar
- Working Party of the International Diabetes Federation (European Region). Hypertension in people with type 2 diabetes: knowledge-based diabetes-specific guidelines. Diabet Med 2003;20:972-87. CrossRef | Medline
- McLeod L, Ray JG. Prevention and detection of diabetic embryopathy. Community Genet 2002;5:33-9. CrossRef | Medline | Google Scholar
- Hollier LM, Leveno KJ, Kelly MA, McIntire DD, Cunningham FG. Maternal age and malformations in singleton births. Obstet Gynecol 2000;96:701-6. CrossRef | Medline | Google Scholar
- Peller AJ, Westgate MN, Holmes LB. Trends in congenital malformations, 1974-1999: effect of prenatal diagnosis and elective termination. Obstet Gynecol 2004;104:957-64. CrossRef | Medline | Google Scholar
- Davidson N, Halliday J, Riley M, King J. Influence of prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy termination of fetuses with birth defects on the perinatal mortality rate in Victoria, Australia. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol 2005;19:50-5. CrossRef | Medline | Google Scholar
- Van Allen MI, Boyle E, Thiessen P, MFadden D, Cochrane D, Chambers GK, et al. The impact of prenatal diagnosis on neural tube defect (NTD) pregnancy versus birth incidence in British Columbia. J Appl Genet 2006;47:151-8. Medline | Google Scholar
- Burrows RF, Burrows EA. Assessing the teratogenic potential of angioten-sin-converting enzyme inhibitors in pregnancy. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 1998;38:306-11. Medline | Google Scholar


text:
I saw Starscream up for pre-order just a minute ago. I held off as I'm sure I'll be in stores hunting in August and it will be fun to take Starscream home with me immediately upon purchase.
BAD Pts Need: R5-C7 lf leg (x2), , R4-P44 right leg BAD Pts Offered For Trade: PM me - I have lots of parts now including BG-J38!. New Kyle Katarn is also available.
My eopie finally came yesterday, after 11 years of eluding me i finally got one, ha. Also i was at disneyland over the weekend with the family and no sign of the boarding party set. So i asked an employee who had no idea what i was talking about, who asked another employee who knew what the set was but gave me an unfortunate answer of "we don't have it yet but we know well get it before we shut down in august for remodel" ....... Just Great.
Gotta send for Nadar Vebb though, expires 6/30.
anyone finding EU or the CW wave with Sidious, Thi-sen and TX-20???
bought a TLC Stormie at target yesterday for $4.99. Was marked originally at 6.64. I thought i needed the HK-50 part, but now i have 2 right arms i think.


text:
Summer Care
Help! My Horse is Sun-Sensitive Contest: Editors' Picks
Readers submitted stories and photos of their sun-sensitive horses. Discover how they protect their horses from the sun.
Photo by Dianne Boothe
Caring For Horses in Extreme Heat
Find out the most important things to consider when caring for horses in extreme heat.
Photo by Thinkstock
The Hydrated Horse
How important is water in your horse's diet? Learn why you need to keep your equid well-hydrated.
Photo by Thinkstock
Help! My Horse is Sun-Sensitive Contest: Editors' Picks
September 13, 2016
Readers submitted stories and photos of their sun-sensitive horses. Discover how they protect their horses from the sun.... Read More
Drink Up! Water Consumption in Horses
August 06, 2016
A lack of water in your horse's diet can have serious consequences. Here's what to remember.... Read More
Caring For Horses in Extreme Heat
July 19, 2016
Find out the most important things to consider when caring for horses in extreme heat.... Read More
Understanding Horses' Water Requirements
July 09, 2016
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions.... Read More
The Hydrated Horse
June 19, 2016
How important is water in your horse's diet? Learn why you need to keep your equid well-hydrated.... Read More
Help Your Horse Beat the Heat
June 18, 2016
As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses.... Read More
Who Cares for Your Horse During Vacations?
June 17, 2016
Drs. Thunes and Denney-Jones and Michelle from The Horse discuss how horse owners can prepare for going out of town. ... Read More
Burning Up: Photosensitization and Sunburn in Horses
June 07, 2016
Some horses are vulnerable to sun damage. Here's what to watch for and how to protect against it. ... Read More
Infographic: Rain Rot
May 25, 2016
Learn about this frustrating contagious equine skin disease and how to prevent its spread.... Read More
5 Ways to Prevent Sunburn in Horses
May 11, 2016
Use this cheat sheet to protect your horse from the sun's harmful UV rays. ... Read More
Horse Hydration FAQs
April 04, 2016
We consulted two equine nutritionists to answer your burning questions about equine hydration.... Read More
Itchy Horses: Dealing With Seasonal Skin Issues
March 31, 2016
Equine skin issues can be difficult to manage. Find solutions for dealing with sweet itch, rain rot, and more!... Read More
Study: Shelters Help Keep Flies at Bay
February 29, 2016
Researchers found providing a climate-appropriate shelter in the summer can provide horses with shade and insect relief.... Read More
Heat Waves, Pollen Could Worsen Equine Asthma Signs
February 16, 2016
Asthmatic horses' clinical signs worsened when temperature and humidity increased suddenly, researchers found.... Read More
Understanding Anhidrosis
September 04, 2015
Learn more about this potentially dangerous condition and how to manage it. ... Read More
Four Tips to Help Your Horse Beat the Summer Heat
August 10, 2015
From providing water and electrolytes to monitoring the temperatures and riding accordingly, remember these top tips.... Read More
Beating the Heat at Horse Shows
August 04, 2015
What steps do you take to keep horse and human safe and cool during summer?... Read More
Poll Recap: Electrolytes for Horses
July 07, 2015
Of the 804 respondents, 429 said they give their horses electrolytes year-round, after hard work, or during the summer.... Read More
Poll Recap: It's Hot Outside!
June 16, 2015
More than half of the 1,474 respondents (761) said they do not ride their horses when it is warmer than 90 degrees.... Read More
Summertime Shade and Shelter
June 05, 2015
Trees, sheds, and other structures can provide horses relief from wind, rain, heat, and more. Here's what to remember.... Read More
Watch for Anhidrosis This Summer
June 04, 2015
Anhidrotic horses don't sweat well or at all, which can be dangerous in warm climates. Here's what to watch for.... Read More
Preparing for Summer with Senior Horses
May 18, 2015
How do you keep your senior horses healthy and happy when summer arrives?... Read More
Do Horses Need Man-Made Shelters?
October 23, 2014
When given the option, horses often use behavioral thermoregulation to protect themselves from inclement weather.... Read More
Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock
August 27, 2014
Regulating body temperature becomes difficult for horses when temperatures exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Read More
Developing the Sport Horse: The Importance of Hydration
August 19, 2014
Learn how heat and humidity can affect horses' ability to perform, and why water is important to keeping them healthy.... Read More
Related Topics
Related Multimedia & Downloads
Podcasts Audio
Who Cares for Your Horse During Vacations?
Special Report Download
5 Ways to Prevent Sunburn in Horses
Ask TheHorse Audio
Itchy Horses: Dealing With Seasonal Skin Issues
Podcasts Audio
Summer Horse Care Tips
Ask TheHorse Audio
Managing Horses in the Summer Heat
Form Download
While You're Away Checklist
Podcasts Audio
Horses that won't Sweat: Anhidrosis
Special Report Download
Conditioning Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Encouraging Horses to Drink
Q. How can I encourage my horse to drink?


text:
Nylon Cable Glands 1.34in.-1.73in.Manufacturer: SKU: MOR-22546
Very versatile Nylon Cable Glands for wire and cable.
- Simply push the cable through the liquid tight nylon nylon cable glands & tighten nut for quick installation
- Threads into your panel or for clearance, locknut included
- Internal ratchet provides self-locking against vibration
- 'Collet' design of body accommodates various size cords, cables, tubing, etc.
- Seal & clamp system allows the cord connector to tighten in a circular sequence on the sealing ring to give outstanding strain relief without twisting or damaging the cable
- Nylon cable gland body material is resistant to most common chemicals & solvents
- For best results, use the minimum size that fits into your cable
- No disassembly required
- Made of UL approved NYLON 66, 94V-2 (Black)
- Does not have NPT threading
- 22534-22542 UR Listed Weatherproof
- Dimension Measurements = Inches
- Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece
- Minimum Order Qty = 1 Piece


text:
Yesterday, Michigan's RNC National Committeeman Dave Agema posted a copy of Dr. Frank Joseph's online article "Everyone Should Know These Statistics on Homosexuals". The article uses studies done decades ago, most of which have been debunked by more recent studies; some of the other claims are just simply false. This article does a good job of going through and detailing the false claims from the article. At least 2 of the claims are easily debunked (and at that point, it doesn't matter how many are false – if there's at least one, then Agema should've put a disclaimer): (1) the APA still lists pedophilia in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; (2) the claim that homosexuals are much more promiscuous than heterosexuals was debunked by a survey done by a dating web site.
After posting the article, media outlets began picking up the fact that Agema had posted it and began blasting him for posting a "Homophobic Facebook Post"; some Michigan GOP activists and precinct delegates have begun calling for Agema to resign.
Agema has said he will not resign and defended his post, saying, "Some publications, and even a few liberal Republicans, have chosen to take the words of someone else and cast them as my own…. I think the piece was worth sharing given the debate over gay marriage that is happening in the Supreme Court."
He later sent out an email saying, "First, I didn't write these words, I simply posted them. More importantly, I will not back down. I will dig in and fight even harder to defend our conservative values from these attacks by liberals in the media, and even in our own party."
MI GOP Party Chairman Bobby Schostak has responded by saying, "Our party remains in support of traditional marriage, but that should never be allowed nor confused with any form of hate or discrimination toward anyone. Any statement or message in contrast undermines our party's platform and our common sense conservative message."
And I wholeheartedly agree with Chairman Schostak who has responded perfectly to this; ultimately Agema has a right to say what he wants to say, but he needs to keep in mind that when he speaks, many people will see it as speaking for the MI GOP as a whole, rather than just himself.
I have sent the following email to Committeeman Agema, and I would encourage fellow precinct delegates and party members to contact him with your thoughts:
Committeeman Agema,
I have seen news reports regarding your Facebook post about homosexuality, and they concern me. I am not going to immediately join the groups calling for your resignation. I think that such calls are premature. Everyone makes mistakes, and I believe that you should be given time to correct yours.
That being said, what you did was grossly irresponsible as a RNC National Committeeman. You have to realize that when you post things on social media sites, you do more than express your own views; you speak for the MI GOP. You have defended your actions saying that you did not write the post; you merely posted something that someone else had written as part of a dialogue on the issue of homosexuality. That excuse just does not cut it for me. I disagree with those who have said those words were your own; they clearly were not; however, when you posted the article, you should have put such a disclaimer along with it.
The problem with what you posted is that that article is full of factually inaccurate statements (such as that pedophilia has been removed from the APA's list of mental illnesses) and outdated studies. Conservatives and the GOP will lose the public debate on such issues when the left can easily debunk the premises that our conclusions are founded upon. How can our conclusions be taken seriously when the "facts" used to defend them are shown to be lies or outdated by decades? They cannot.
Please do the right thing and come out and fully apologize for posting this article. You are a party leader; it is unacceptable to pass along something as true when you could have so easily fact checked it to determine that these claims are not true. To not do so not only does a disservice to your good name, but to the party's image.
As I said, everybody makes mistakes, and while this was a big mistake, the party can move past it if you apologize. But to react by simply making excuses is unacceptable.
I truly hope that you will take my words to heart and consider issuing an apology instead of excuses. That is the best action for both you, and more importantly, for the party that you represent.
I'll close by saying again, that I think calls for his resignation are premature. If Agema says that he merely posted this as part of the debate on gay marriage, then I will take him at his word and believe that he does not agree with everything in the article; however, he needs to directly come out and say this. This post was more than insensitive; it was objectively inaccurate, and inaccuracies such as this will only hurt the GOP image and message.
Done Ranting,
Ranting Republican
Tags: Bobby Schostak, Conservative, Dave Agema, Frank Joseph, Gay, gay marriage, Homosexual, Michigan, Michigan Republican Party, MRP, Politics, Republican, Republican National Committee, Republicans, resign, Supreme Court


text:
Alternate name: Prairie Sagewort, Fringed Sage
Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family
Description This is a low-spreading, semi-evergreen shrub, with numerous stems arising from a woody base to 18 in. The deeply-divided, soft, woolly, gray-green leaves are fine-textured (almost hair-like) and aromatic. The pale yellow flowers and the fruit are rather inconspicuous.
Habitat Open, high plains; alpine areas.
Range Alaska to e. Washington and n. Arizona, east to Wisconsin and Texas.
Discussion Drought tolerant. A good soil stabilizer and ground cover. Important winter feed for Elk, Pronghorn, and deer. Pollen is a cause of hay fever.
Comments Shear flower stems off to basal foliage to induce new growth and keep the plant in its prime. Drought tolerant. A good soil stabilizer and ground cover. Considered a weed in rangelands because it increases rapidly in heavily grazed areas. Pollen is a cause of hayfever.
Exposure Preference Sun to partial sun.
Native Distribution Alaska to e. Washington & n. Arizona, e. to Wisconsin & Texas
Site Preference Open, high plains; alpine areas
Soil Preference Poor, dry soil.
Wildlife Value Important winter feed for elk and deer.


text:
Financing Tools
- Calculate a BudgetUse the Budget Calculator to help determine which Ford vehicles fit your budget.
- Estimate Your PaymentKnow which vehicle you want? Get a quick estimate for how much it might cost each month.
- Credit Test RunGive your credit type a test run and see which application process might be best for you.
- Contact a DealerThey can assist with the credit application process and answer any questions.


text:
- Sort:
- Most Popular | Most Recent
Student Lockers (after 10-12 years) in the Photography & Digital Imaging Program. Holland College Charlottetown, PE Canada. Had only so much time to retouch so not perfect seams but I wanted to try this asap as the lockers are quite a feature and fun to read. This image is made from 9 frames from our 22mp Mamiya ZD...
The pastoral beauty of Prince Edward Island has always held a special charm for us.


text:
Dr. Pawar Raj
Cosmiatria Treatment
Corn Removal Procedure
Mole Removal Surgery
Treatment for Constipation Treatment
Mole Removal Procedure
Lasers Treatment
Skin Polishing Treatment
Peel Treatment
Deep Pigmentation Treatment
Dandruff Treatment
Cysts Removal Procedure
Cutaneous Fillers Treatment
Dermoscopy Treatment
Dermatitis Treatment
Small Dermatologic Surgery
Dermolipectomy Treatment
Electrocauterization Procedure
Eczema Treatment
Leucoderma Treatment
Earlobe Repair Procedure
Submit Feedback
Submit a review for Skin ClinicYour feedback matters!
I have beard but not in proper. I want to grow beard and want full and real beard. Is there any way to do this?
I got hairich capsule. Now tell me how to take this and for what duration. And what will be the effect of this medicine on my hair.
Dear Doctor, I am under tense since there are some lumps in my brain (right rear side) near right ear from the top portion of ear till bottom portion of ear where head hair ends. There is no pain and it has since several years. When I consulted doctor, he said it is waste fat and nothing to worry. But it is sensitive area where there is brain, I am scared of brain tumour. Please advise me what it must be?
I have severe itching and burning sensation at private part.. After checking found white patches also inside here and there.. Could not able to tolerate.. Pl. Help to come out of this.
Hello doctors. It is to informed publically that I am suffering from painless skin rash with swelling which is spreading to whole anus. Which makes my anus tight difficult in passing stool. And I first feel this symptom in january 2017. I goes to numbers of doctors of surgeons and skin doctors. I am not a rich person I do not able to afford private appointments. Even now I am jobless due to my present medical condition. When I visit surgeon Dr. he says this reddish is normal inside as this is not paining. It is normal mucosa. And if some surgeon agrees that this infection then they prescribe antibiotics which further worse the problem. So after antibiotic course they also say this reddish is normal inside. I feel that this is fungus infection because previously I have fungus infection on top of anus and perineal area. Thats why antibiotics are not solving problem but increasing it. And when I go to skin doctor they say this anus area is of surgeon Dr. so go to surgeon Dr. As they cannot see inside too. I have clicked pictures of skin rash for online reference. When I show this pictures to personally skin Dr. or online Dr. they only it is internal hemorrhoids not a swelling. So I fed up from going to many Dr. with no result. I have gone to depression. I got suicidal thoughts. As now my condition is in last stage and I am not treating it just watching the worsening of condition. As I do not know what is my problem and what will be treatment. It is to be informed all that if something happens to me then all doctors are responsible for it to whom I personally visit to discuss my problem and they say it is normal condition and consult psychiatrist. From january to till now. If my condition is normal then why I am going to Dr. And why my anus is becoming tight and I have difficult in passing stool which further give fissures and even now I am facing difficult in urine. Due to all this I am not able to eat and drink well resulting to worsening of my health condition. Which I further not able to cope up with the situation. And I am just lying without treatment with mental agony. Thank you.
I just want to know is it possible to get dense hair now. Than previously. Because density became less. So is there any medicine which grow dense hair .pls reply soon and tell me proper medicine.
Hello I'm shashi my age is 21. I have severe allergy from the age of 15 im suffering from such issue. All parts of my body vl get swelled. When I was fifteen I went to a doctor and he gave hell a lot of steroids. I took those steroids for more than a year. Laterally for 2 year there was complete cure that I did not even had allergy even once after the following two year. That time I tough that it's completely gone. But again after two years I started getting allergy even worser where even my face would get swelled completely. Again I consulted the same doctor and he gave me the same set of steroids. But that time the tablets did not work. And now I'm under immunotherapy. Once in 10 days I'm getting injected. But still I'm suffering in the same state. I'm daily taking more than 4-6 atarax 25 mg tablets and okacet around 4-5 I'm daily consuming but only during night. Even some tyms I would take 6 atarax tablets and 4 okacet tablets at the same tym. Symptoms that I'm having right now are. I'm daily having swelling daily even below my foot it's getting swelled. I get periods at right circle but I dnt have a good flow. Like I only have 2 days of periods were I never have a gud flow. Even my head is getting swelled. I have numbness in my face when I laugh or cry or get angry. Like some times I will never feel that I have a head. So doctors please let me know what will happen if I take over dosage of tablets like I have mentioned you already. So what will happen if take such quantity of tablets on a single stroke daily? And also please let me know what problem I have. Right now.
I am 23 and I have pimples and scars on my face since 4-5 years. Can you suggest how I can get a clean and scar free face. I want to look fair and handsome.
Hello I usually go outside normally but there is high sun rays and recently I faced big pores acne problem on my fase there marks are still present and small pimples also please recommend me best suncream for uv protection and also I can remove blackheads at same time medicine which can easily available online.
Sir I am suffering from the whitening of hair problem yesterday I meet a dermatologist & he prescribed me hairless tab along with altris lotion are these gud enough?
U r saying not to use any shampoo in order to control hair fall. Then after applying oil I have to take head bath, then for that what I have to use.
I am 36 year old female. Facing problem of grey hairs. How I can stop further greying. Is colouring safe or will it make more grey hairs. Please suggest which colour to use if safe.
How to use berberis aquifolium mother tincture for my black tan on my waist and buttocks? Should I take it internally or externally? Whats the dose and for how long?
Hello Dr. I have orders a hairootz tablet. Please tell me effectiveness of this medicine. And whether it is working or not and tell me the side effect of this medicine.
Laser Skin Reemerging is a treatment to reduce the impacts of delayed sun introduction, skin inflammation or maturing on the skin, for example, wrinkles, flaws, scars, blotches or lines. The treatment utilizes the procedure of centering throbbing, short light pillars at the influenced skin. The light bar expels the skin layer by layer with sharp accuracy. After the system, new skin cells create which makes the skin tight and young looking.
Laser Skin Reemerging can remain solitary methodology, or done in blend with some other surgical corrective treatment.
Laser Skin Reemerging is for the most part of two sorts:
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser reemerging, is utilized to treat wrinkles, warts, scars, swollen oil organs, and other skin issues. This kind of laser reemerging utilizes fractionated carbon dioxide laser in an unmistakable example to evacuate fine layers of your skin utilizing insignificant warmth, which lessens the odds of warmth harm. Recuperation from CO2 laser reemerging takes two weeks.
Erbium Laser Resurfacing
Moderately profound wrinkles and lines on the hand, face, trunk or neck are, lessened by erbium laser reemerging. The advantage of deciding on erbium laser reemerging is that it causes minimal measure of consumes on the encompassing tissue. Erbium laser reemerging likewise causes less swelling, redness and wounding on the skin. Indeed, even the recuperation time of it is speedier than CO2 laser reemerging.
Erbium laser reemerging is, suggested for individuals with darker skin.
The Procedure:
A Dermatologist or Plastic specialist plays out the technique of Laser Re-emerging:
Amid the Technique
The wrinkles in the region of your mouth, eyes or temple might be dealt, with independently or the whole face might be dealt with. On the off chance that, lone individual zones are dealt with the specialist will utilize neighborhood anesthesia to numb the skin. On the off chance that, the entire face is dealt with the specialist will quiet you with general anesthesia. Singular zones on the face take thirty to forty minutes to treat, however the whole face requires almost two hours.
After the method
After the methodology is finished, the treated zones on the skin will be dressed. You should clean the treated regions and apply a balm twenty-four hours after the technique. You should clean your face 4 to 5 times in a day. Oil jam, can be connected on the face to counteract scab development.


text:
- About AU
- Research
- Community
- Safety
- Green Efforts
- Facilities
- Visit Us
Founded: 1836, one of the first coeducational institutions in the U.S.
Type of institution: Private, non-sectarian, with state-sponsored programs in engineering and art and design.
Location: Alfred, New York, a village in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains about an hour west of Corning, an hour and a half south of Rochester and two hours from Buffalo.
Students: About 1,800 undergraduates and nearly 200 graduate students from 31 states and 20 countries attend full-time on the Alfred campus. We have approximately 110 additional part-time graduate students on the AU campus, and 190 part-time graduate students enrolled in our downstate program. First Year Class Profile
Campus: 232 acre campus with more than 50 academic and residential buildings. Residential, student-centered, vibrant living/learning community. Plus another 400 acres of nearby recreational land.
Admissions: Admission is selective. In general, admitted undergraduate students have an A, B+ or B high school average and the middle 50% have SAT scores between 1080 and 1280. Admitted graduate students should have a 3.0 GPA or better. How do I apply?
Financial Aid: More than 98% of the entering first year class receives some type of financial assistance: university, federal, state and private. Learn more about financial aid.
Graduates: Surveys of AU graduates consistently reveal that one year after graduation our students have at 98% career outcomes rate. Read about the success of our graduates.
Programs: More than 40 undergraduate majors/programs. We also offer internships, research and study abroad opportunities in the following schools and colleges:
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- College of Professional Studies
- School of Business
- School of Art and Design
- Inamori School of Engineering
- The Graduate School
Class size: Average class size is 18 students. Student/Faculty ratio is 12:1.
Faculty: 92% of the faculty have doctorates or terminal degrees in their discipline. Teaching is a faculty priority. Read faculty profiles.
Academic Calendar: Two semesters, an Allen Term (Winter Term) and two summer term sessions.
Libraries: Two libraries with extensive electronic resources supporting undergraduate and graduate programs.
Research: Undergraduate research is the hallmark of an Alfred University degree. AU's research programs and "Centers for Excellence" complement academic programs. Learn more about student research opportunities.
Technology: 100% network-wired, with wireless zones in selected locations. The ratio of students to computers in labs, clusters and classrooms is 6:1. There is a laptop lending program and a fully-staffed Information Technology Services HelpDesk. Learn more about Information Technology Services at AU.
Student Life
Clubs and organizations: More than 80 recognized clubs and organizations. Learn more about services for students.
Athletics: AU Saxons compete on 23 varsity teams including 15 NCAA Division III sports and two IHSA sports. About 22% of all undergraduates play a varsity sport, and half of all AU students participate in either intramural or club sports. Learn more about AU Athletics.
Alfred University is accredited by:
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- New York State Board of Regents, and the Commissioner of Education
- Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (Programs in Ceramic Engineering, Glass Engineering Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering)
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- American Chemical Society
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Commission on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Go beyond the glossy brochures and read what the outside experts say. You'll find that the experts agree: Alfred University is a great place for you!
Find out about Alfred University's reputation among several third-party sources, including students and colleagues at other schools. We know we measure up to almost any other institution, regardless of what measures you use.
Washington Monthly, using standards that measure how service-oriented schools are, places Alfred University 12th in the nation among master's institutions.
AU scored on par with Princeton and better than Yale and Dartmouth in the Brookings Institution's "value added" assessment of about 4,000 schools nationwide. It also was the best-rated school in Western New York.
Alfred University's (AU) master of fine arts degree program in ceramic art once again heads the national rankings list of similar curriculums, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2016 edition of "Best Graduate Schools."
AU is ranked as the #6 "Great School at a Great Price" in the Northern U.S. among comparable (masters-degree granting) institutions, according to U.S. News and World Report's annual college guide.
Forbes and the Princeton Review include Alfred University in their listings of the top schools in the country, and the Fiske Guide named AU one of the "Best Buys" nationally among 24 private instiutions.
AU's master's degree programs in business administration (MBA) are included in the Princeton Review's annual "The Best 296 Business Schools: 2015 Edition."


text:
Summer/Autumn 2013 Catalog Archive
Summer/Autumn 2013Catalog update: May 15, 2013
Access archived catalogs in the Catalog Archive section.
Students are required to follow the Academic Handbook and Code of Student Responsibility
Open elective credit also is required to meet the minimum graduation requirement of 192 hours.
Students interested in graduate study in mathematical statistics are encouraged to take the following:
© 2001-2012 DePaul University | Disclaimer | Contact Us | Emergency Plan Editor Login


text:
- Staff
- Curriculum Proposal System
- SharePoint
- Academic Programs
- Assessment
- Accreditation
- eSET
During the ninth week of each term, OSU students receive an email to begin evaluating courses for the term (so long as there are 6 or more students in the course and the course is not a certain type of blanket course). For specific dates for the current term, please visit the calendar.
Declining Evaluations
Students have the option to decline to evaluate any course or instructor, but this is discouraged as evaluations are a vital part of feedback to both the instructor and his/her supervisor. If a "phantom instructor" shows up in an evaluation please decline and report the issue to APAA staff.
If you have questions about eSET, please contact us.


text:
Students with disabilities who have been placed by their parents in a private school as a matter of choice have no individual entitlement to receive a FAPE, but may be entitled to some special education services provided by the local school district under the "proportionate share" requirement. If an IEP team determines that a private school is the most appropriate, least restrictive setting for a child with a disability, that placement is made at no cost to the parent.
8. Does the Arizona Department of Education provide for students with disabilities to attend private schools?
July 13, 2011 By


text:
Scholarships offered through the BELIEVE Scholarship Contest must be used toward an associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, educator licensing program, or certificate program offered through CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. (Note: The scholarship promotion is not applicable to degree programs in CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies which offers traditional residential-based programs.)
Many of the academic programs are available in an online format so they may be taken from any location. The programs are also offered in a traditional classroom-based setting at various CCU locations throughout Colorado.
To qualify for the BELIEVE Scholarship Contest, you must meet all deadlines as stated in the contest rules and start classes in your program by June 17, 2013. You may start classes at any entry date offered for your program prior to this deadline.


text:
Beta memo: at this time the forums and insider use two different registration and login systems. We're working on unifying the process, so if you register with your same e-mail on the forums and insider we'll merge your accounts later. To access the forums please use the login below. -Thanks.
Threads 161 to 180 of 2536
Forum: Job Postings
Place job postings here. Be sure to include contact information and an expiration date for the ad.


text:
Central Alabama HRC will host their hunt test May the 4th & 5th in Greensboro,Al at the Forever Wild State Cattle Ranch. You can sign up on Hunt Secretary.
If you have never been there it has some of the nicest grounds around and some pretty mean tech water!! We would love to see everyone come out and have a fun weekend.