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Implant-supported full dentures today (as opposed to implant-retained units)1 are normally supported by either a bar (Figure 1) or male-female attachments that are connected to at least 4 endosteal implants. These contemporary attachment systems can make oral hygiene more difficult and are often vulnerable to failure because of corrosion.2 In addition, they may be less stable than other attachment approaches.3 There is a system now on the market that eliminates these issues through a unique attachment that places the bar within the denture acrylic, preventing such deterioration from corrosion and making home care significantly simpler.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
A 58-year-old male, with an unremarkable medical history other than light tobacco use, presented to my practice with an older complete maxillary denture opposed by a periodontally-compromised lower dentition anchoring a relatively new cast partial denture (Figure 2). His chief complaint was discomfort and dysfunction during mastication. My initial examination revealed that he had moderate to severe periodontal disease of the mandibular teeth. No other abnormalities in the soft or hard tissues were noted. His upper denture was excessively worn and, though the lower cast partial denture was serviceable, the considerable mobility present with these teeth made the prosthesis unstable, with the patient stating that chewing was very uncomfortable. After the examination appointment was completed, the patient was reappointed for a consultation visit in which his condition would be reviewed and all treatment options discussed.
At the subsequent consultation appointment, I told him that I thought treatment of his periodontitis would be a heroic effort with a long-term prognosis being uncertain at best, with or without supporting a cast partial denture. Full-denture treatment was also discussed, both immediate and delayed, with or without implant support or retention. Based on this information, and considering that his financial resources were limited, the patient elected to first have an immediate full lower denture placed that would later be converted to an implant-supported prosthesis. A new conventional full upper denture would be fabricated after the lower occlusion was stabilized.
|Figure 1. An example of a traditional Hader bar attachment for an implant-supported full denture.
|Figure 2. Preoperative panoramic radiograph.
|Figure 3. Exposed implants with their sulcus formers in place.
|Figure 4. Transfer pins in place ready for impression.
|Figure 5. Examples of the unindexed (left) and indexed (right) ANKYLOS (DENTSPLY International) abutments.
Clinical Protocol
After he consulted with the specialist to whom I refer my patients for implant placement, a treatment plan was developed. The treatment would consist of 5 implants (ANKYLOS [DENTSPLY International]) that would be placed at the time the immediate full lower denture was inserted. This system was chosen due to its well-documented tissue-scaffolding properties as well as its advanced attachment method (SynCone [DENTSPLY International]). These implants would be located in the mandibular midline and at both canine and second premolar positions as immediates in replacing some of the remaining lower dentition.
The implant surgery proceeded uneventfully several weeks later, and 3 months later, after confirmation of osseointegration, the implants were uncovered with placement of sulcus formers (as healing abutments are known in the ANKYLOS system due to their tissue training capabilities [Figure 3]). The immediate lower denture's intaglio was adjusted by the surgeon to adapt to these abutments at the uncovering.
|Figure 6. The impression taken for laboratory modification of the denture prior to insertion.
|Figure 7. The modified denture, as sent back from the laboratory team, with the bar integrated into its base (black arrows) and the created retention cap adaptations (red arrows).
|Figure 8. The soft-tissue model was sent back from the lab team with the custom ATLANTIS (DENTSPLY International)
abutments and the mounting jig.
|Figure 9. The soft-tissue model with the SynCone (DENTSPLY International) retention caps on the custom ATLANTIS abutments.
|Figure 10. Implants before abutment insertion. (Note the excellent tissue health that was fostered by the sulcus formers.)
|Figure 11. The abutments positioned in the mouth on the implants using the mounting jig.
|Figure 12. The SynCone retention caps embedded in the denture with cold-cure acrylic.
|Figure 13. The abutments in the mouth were filled with a semi-flexible light-cured resin provisional restorative material (Fermit [Ivoclar Vivadent]) followed by a layer of
flowable light-cured composite (Revolution Formula 2 [Kerr]) to complete the seal.
|Figure 14. The final clinical result with the implant-supported full lower denture and standard full upper denture.
|Figure 15. Panoramic radiograph, taken at the one-year follow-up appointment, showing bone growth over the shoulders of the implants.
The patient returned to my office and the sulcus formers were removed and transfer pins affixed to the implants (Figure 4) for an impression (Examix NDS [GC America]) that would be sent to my implant laboratory team without the denture in order to minimize the patient's time spent without it. Using this impression, the laboratory team fabricated the custom abutments (ATLANTIS [DENTSPLY International]) to be used for the case in conjunction with the retention cap (sleeve-like) attachments of the system that would be embedded in the denture on insertion of the abutments.
The ANKYLOS system is exceptionally suited to such cases, both due to the SynCone attachment and its Morse taper implant connection. The Morse taper connection design (also used to mount jet engines on airplanes) is the most stable on the market and directly responsible for the system's excellent hard- and soft-tissue response.4 It is so stable as to be anti-rotational, even without an internal hex. However, it also comes in an indexed (located at the bottom of the abutment [Figure 5]) version for positional purposes. In its pure form, unlike internally hexed designs, the ANKYLOS Morse taper connection allows its abutment to be situated at any of 360° on the implant. This is particularly advantageous for relating the abutments in the mouth to the attachments in the denture, since the abutments can be positioned at any stance along the implant's circumference to best integrate with those attachments.
After my laboratory team reported that the abutments and attachments were ready, an impression (Examix NDS) was taken with the patient's lower denture (Figure 6) and it was sent to the lab. This was done so that the dental technician could reinforce the denture with an integral bar to propagate occlusal forces over the entire denture base and adapt it to the retention cap attachments (Figure 7) of the SynCone system. The case was returned to our office in 4 working days (Monday to Friday) with a soft-tissue model, the abutments (ATLANTIS), a jig (Figure 8) to orient those abutments on the implants in the mouth, and the retention caps (Figure 9). The patient was then reappointed to insert the abutments onto the implants and the SynCone retention caps into the denture.
At the next appointment, the sulcus formers were removed for the final time (Figure 10). The abutments were arranged on the implants using the lab-fabricated jig (Figure 11) because these abutments were not indexed so as to give them the ultimate positioning flexibility, as mentioned above. At this point, the abutments were hand tightened to place through the jig, and then the SynCone retention caps were placed on them. The modified denture was then tried in over the retention caps, and fit was confirmed. Next, the retention caps were embedded in the denture with cold-cure acrylic, and excess acrylic was trimmed after curing. Any small voids were then sealed using flowable composite to create a constant intaglio surface (Figure 12). With the denture in the mouth, fit was again confirmed and then the implants were finally torqued in through the jig. After this, the screw holes were nearly filled with a light-cured, semi-flexible, resin provisional material (Fermit [Ivoclar Vivadent]), and then a layer of flowable composite resin (Revolution Formula 2 [Kerr]) was placed over the top of the Fermit and light cured to complete the seal (Figure 13).
The resulting attachment between the implants and the denture through the retention caps was so secure that the patient had extreme difficulty retrieving the prosthesis after insertion. The patient needed to practice this procedure multiple times with the retention caps lubricated using petroleum jelly on insertion in the morning before removal became routine. Palpating any aspect of the denture after placement in the mouth elicited no detectable movement, and the patient reported that he perceived none himself on occlusion, speech, or mastication.
A new conventional full-upper denture was fabricated to this stabilized lower occlusion in subsequent weeks (Figure 14). A year later, radiographic follow-up revealed bone levels over the shoulders of the implants; this is typical for the ANKYLOS system, in this author's experience (Figure 15).
The advantages of this implant system and attachment apparatus are many. Its Morse taper abutment connection is so stable that no clinically significant microgaps between the abutment and implant arise during function. This prevents bacterial invasion5 with the spewing of toxins that cause the bone resorption to the first thread that is often seen in other systems. The well-established SynCone system,6 which has been updated with the use of ATLANTIS custom abutments, is at the same time ingenious and straightforward. The stability of its attachment, which originally had been shown to be comparable with other systems,7 is, in my opinion and experience, now unequaled. The abutments can be cleansed in the mouth even more easily than a freestanding, implant-supported crown, as the bar is sealed within the acrylic of the denture, which also protects it from possible corrosion. That's right, the bar is in the denture!
The patient in the case described herein was provided with an implant-supported unit that was more stable than any other that this author has seen in a 20-plus year history of placing such prostheses. Furthermore, the patient found it to be a prosthesis that is much easier to keep clean.
The author would like to thank James Spivey, DDS, MS, (Portsmouth, NH) for his expertise in dental implant surgery with this case. The author would also like to thank Mr. David Avery and his talented team of technicians at Drake Precision Dental Laboratory (Charlotte, NC) for the removable prostheses and laboratory implant procedures described in this article.
- Kreyer R Jr. Implant retained overdentures. Dental Products Report. March 2007:30-31.
- Waddell JN, Payne AG, Swain MV, et al. Scanning electron microscopy observations of failures of implant overdenture bars: a case series report. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2010;12:26-38.
- Kobayashi M, Srinivasan M, Ammann P, et al. Effects of in vitro cyclic dislodging on retentive force and removal torque of three overdenture attachment systems. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2014;25:426-434.
- Taiyeb-Ali TB, Toh CG, Siar CH, et al. Influence of abutment design on clinical status of peri-implant tissues. Implant Dent. 2009;18:438-446.
- Weigl P. Current concepts in implant dentistry [lecture]. Presented at: Goethe University; June 26, 2012; Frankfurt, Germany.
- May D, Romanos GE. Immediate implant-supported mandibular overdentures retained by conical crowns: a new treatment concept. Quintessence International. 2002;33(1):5-12.
- Zhang RG, Hannak WB, Roggensack M, et al. Retentive characteristics of Ankylos SynCone conical crown system over long-term use in vitro. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2008;16:61-66.
Disclosure: Dr. McArdle discloses that DENTSPLY International, manufacturer of the ANKYLOS implant system, has supported several of his lectures and has paid for continuing education programs that he has attended.


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I have this 1968 sun/screen room and I removed the indoor / outdoor carpeting, actually 3 layers of indoor outdoor one kind on top of another (from previous owner). After doing such thinking "lets see what slab looks like" for the most part it is in very good shape. I dont believe its more than 4 inches thick. That being said it has a crack across the entire width of concrete aprox 3/16 wide. What do you recommend to repair this long aprox 15' long and as i said about 3/16 wide of a crack.
Why do you feel it needs to be "fixed"?
It's a normal settling crack.
It could be cut out and filled but it will stick out and may not last if the slab moves some more.
What type flooring are you going over it with?
Just a area rug but wanted to address it so it doesnt look bad or someone trips. area rug will only over so much.
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Given the enormous success of the "Frozen" motion picture, it's not surprising that Disney is developing a fully-fledged Broadway production due to open in two years.
According to the company's rep, Frozen Broadway will kick off in Spring 2018, just after a new holiday television special to air on ABC at the end of 2017.
He's done a bang-up job of manning the helm at "The Late Late Show" and now James Corden will serve as emcee for the 2016 Tony Awards.
Earlier today (February 2) the English comedian released a statement, ahead of the big event which has been slated to take place on June 12th.
In addition to the announcement of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," Harry Potter fans are also rejoicing over a forthcoming stage production.
Set 19 years after the final Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" will star Swaziland-born Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger, making for an entirely new look for the character.
She's just finished her Broadway debut in July, and Wednesday night (August 19) Vanessa Hudgens brought her star power to the 2015 Industry Dance Awards and Cancer Benefit Show at Avalon in Hollywood.
"The High School" musical hottie wore a backless mustard colored gown and even managed to color coordinate her injured finger's cast with ensemble, as she accepted her award for Breakthrough Performer for her role in Gigi.
Proving he's a viable stage actor, Jake Gyllenhaal received a warm reception as he kicked off his limited run in the revival of "Little Shop of Horrors" in New York City on Wednesday night (July 1).
The "Southpaw" star was joined by Taran Killam, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Ellen Green and Ramona Keller as he played Seymour as part of the New York City Center Encores Off-Center production.
Never content to rest on her laurels, JK Rowling has penned a new play for the London state titled "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," slated to open in the West End in 2016.
The prolific novelist took to her Twitter account to let fans know about the project, which also included contributions from director John Tiffany and writer Jack Thorne.
Stepping out for an exciting evening, Reese Witherspoon joined forces with Selma Blair and Sarah Michelle Gellar at "Cruel Intentions: The Musical" at the Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Angeles last night (May 28).
Always pushing herself to the next level, Amanda Seyfried performed at opening night of her new play "The Way We Get By" in New York City last night (May 19).
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Of course I don't take attendance, but I've been going to games since 1972, and I went there for 7 years. I had a streak of 30+ years without missing a home game that I ditched during the Weis debacle. The student section isn't packed the way it used to be, but the composition of the student body has changed.
Nobody blames current students - there was a malaise during the Faust years, too. Not as extended, but it was there.
We had night games. We had fewer games. We had better teams to watch.
In conclusion, the students who go are great. There just aren't as many.
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"People either know us really well or haven't heard of us," says Robert O'Malley, vice president at V. Sattui Winery. Certainly, most NorthBay biz readers are in the know, since they voted the winery Best Cabernet Sauvignon this year.
O'Malley says most people hear about V. Sattui via word of mouth. This is likely because the wines are available exclusively through the winery or its website—you won't find them in retail stores or on restaurant lists. So knowing about them is the first step toward finding them. But once you do, a visit is in order—and it's well worth the trip. Recently remodeled, the winery now features a large wine tasting area that was once the original winemaking space, a deli that would please even the most discriminating foodie and large picnic grounds where you can eat, drink and be merry. "It's always a party here," says O'Malley. "We're family friendly, dog friendly; we don't turn anyone away."
The winery originated when Vittorio Sattui began making wine in San Francisco in the 1880s. He always purchased grapes from St. Helena because he liked their quality. Today, great-grandson Dario Sattui continues the tradition on the St. Helena property he purchased in the 1970s. The winery now produces 40,000+ cases annually, with 82 percent of its grapes grown on estate property ("so we have control from the ground up, from the vineyard to the bottle").
Winemaker Brooks Painter crafts seven Cabernet Sauvignons, which span the price spectrum ($22-$125) and offer something for everyone. Current Cabernet releases include the 2006 Sattui Family (approachable, round and lush); the 2006 Napa Valley (medium-bodied, notes of chocolate, spice and black cherries); the 2006 Vittorio's Vineyard (dark nose, earthy—great for a barbecue); the 2006 Mt. Veeder (bright and lively with dark, supple undertones); the 2005 Preston Vineyard (beautiful, velvety nose, layers of tobacco, leather and red fruit); the 2005 Morisoli Vinyeard (masculine, dry, dark and elegant); and the 2004 Reserve (a blend of the finest offerings from the Preston and Morisoli Vineyards).
And these are just seven of 43 different offerings—from sparkling to a Marsangnier (a blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier) to rosés, reds (there are six single-vineyard Zinfandels, for example) and even some Italian and dessert wines.
"We like to have different wines available each time someone visits," says O'Malley, who's been with the company 20 years. "I think our popularity has grown because so many wineries are going for the five percent of consumers who can afford a $125 bottle. We have wines of that caliber, but we're also concerned with the remaining 95 percent. People equate us with affordability and good value."
A popular stopping point for tourists and locals alike, the winery hosts barbecues on weekends; an annual Harvest Ball (this year is the 35th anniversary), a formal event with a multi-course menu, a Michelin-star chef from Italy and live entertainment; and a Crush Party where you can view barrel building and experience taste demonstrations, vertical tastings, reserve tastings, food and music. It's also one of the few wineries in Napa Valley that hosts weddings.
"We humbly accept this award," says O'Malley. "It's an honor to know so many of your readers value our wines. We work really hard to make wines as best we can. It's liquid food, after all."


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A Pinole police officer is being hailed as a hero after stepping in to help a TSA officer that was being assaulted. Pinole Police Corporal Justin Rogers was waiting in the security line at the Honolulu Airport to board a flight home when he saw a woman assaulting a TSA agent. Rogers jumped over a security barrier, pulled the suspect away from the TSA agent and pushed her to the ground. The suspect was arrested on assault charges:


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Facial Aesthetic Medicine: Understanding the Aging Process Part II Skin Texture: By Doctor James Chan
Skin texture
Fine wrinkles are found under the eyes, and over the cheeks. These wrinkles develop as a result of textural changes in the skin from loss of collagen (a natural building block in the skin). As the skin ages and takes on sun damage, collagen depletion occurs. Lasers are most effective to treat these fine wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. Laser resurfacing works by taking away damaged skin on the surface and renewing collagen.
Dynamic wrinkles are wrinkles that develop with muscle movement. These wrinkles include the "crow's feet" lines next to the eyes, forehead wrinkles, and furrows between the eyebrows. The best treatment for these wrinkles is Botox or Dysport. Botox and Dysport work by inactivating the muscles and thus preventing the dynamic wrinkles from occurring. With consistent use, there is evidence that wrinkles may never develop in the treated areas.
In addition to wrinkles, aging leads to skin discolorations (dyschromias). These "age spots" are usually brown or red discolorations that occur in the skin. They are generally thought to be the result of sun damage and subsequent accumulation and uneven distribution of melanin. Lasers or broad-band light are usually effective for dealing with dyschromias. Generally a series of treatments are required to achieve the desired results.


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The championship will be held at the Josh Davis Natatorium in San Antonio, Texas. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, there will be finals in two relays, the 200-yard medley and 800 freestyle. Viewers that sign up, will be able to watch those two events for free. Full schedules begin Thursday with finals in several events the next three nights. Each of those three nights can be viewed for a subscription of $5.95 or a full championship package can be purchased for $9.95. Finals begin at 5:30 p.m. (MST) on all four nights.
More information and how to subscribe to any of these video streaming events can be found at www.WAC.tv.
Note: Due to the previously announced venue change for platform diving, the finals for that event will not be shown.
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May 3, 2010 Student-Athletes Honored with Golden Axe Award
May 2, 2010 Athletics Department Hands Out Annual Awards
April 27, 2010 Swimming and Diving's Connell Named Mid-Major All-America
April 9, 2010 Swimming and Diving Takes Part in Relay For Life
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February 26, 2010 Connell Wins Gold, Harris Silver on Day Three at WAC Championships
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February 24, 2010 WAC To Stream Swimming & Diving Championships
February 24, 2010 Swimming and Diving on Top after First Day at WAC Championships
February 23, 2010 Swimming and Diving Set for 2010 WAC Championships
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February 11, 2010 Swimming and Divings Harris Claims Second WAC Award
February 8, 2010 Swimming and Diving Earns CSCAA Team Academic Award
February 6, 2010 Swimming and Diving Splits in San Diego, Harris Sweeps Diving
February 5, 2010 Swimming and Diving Close Dual Schedule in San Diego
January 30, 2010 Diving Finishes up at Air Force Invitational
January 29, 2010 Diving Wraps First Day at Air Force Invitational
January 29, 2010 Diving Team in Action at Air Force Invitational
January 13, 2010 Ardavanis Selected WAC Diver of the Week
December 18, 2009 Swimming and Diving Set for Meet at Arizona State
December 1, 2009 Swimming and Diving Signs Two New Zealanders
November 25, 2009 Swimming and Diving's Harris Selected WAC Diver of the Week
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November 12, 2009 Swimming and Diving Squares off Against WAC-Rival Boise State
November 5, 2009 Swimming and Diving to Face Washington State in Home Opener
November 3, 2009 Connell Named Verizon Wireless WAC Swimmer of the Week
November 1, 2009 2009-10 NAU Swimming and Diving Media Guide Released
October 30, 2009 Swimming and Diving Opens Season with Double Dual Meet
October 15, 2009 Swimming and Diving Set for 27th Annual Blue vs. Gold Meet
September 25, 2009 Freshman Fiona Connell Top Scorer at 14th Annual Pentathlon
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How to Aim High
We're less afraid of living big than we are of failing big. "Our culture has increasingly adopted a zero-tolerance policy for error," says Schwartz. "But the way you develop good judgment is by using it." And by recalibrating your relationship with failure. For decades, psychologist Carol Dweck of Stanford University has conducted studies on theories about achievement and success and believes that most of us have either a "learning orientation" or a "performance orientation." Those oriented toward learning see mistakes as challenges: If you swing and miss, you get up again and swing harder the next time. To those with a performance orientation, it's more important to get things right than to advance to a new level: Swing, miss, drop the bat, and go back to doing something that you're already good at.
If you're performance-oriented, remind yourself that the most lasting and rewarding kind of competence is the kind that you earn. Remember a time when you were completely green: the first day of your first job or the first time that you held a baby. Were you scared? Would you go on to fail sometimes? Are you better now than you ever could have imagined at that fresh, raw moment? Yes, yes, and yes.


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Young people whose parents could not afford to lend them deposits were not getting on the property ladder, the Tory leader said, admitting that the failure to provide enough new homes had contributed to the 'affordability problem'.
The U-turn on years of Conservative accusations that new homebuilding would bury the countryside under concrete comes after Gordon Brown's announcements in the Budget last week about schemes to help first-time buyers.
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper will flesh out details of how the plans to boost shared equity - where people unable to afford a mortgage can buy a part-share in properties - while the government will tomorrow announce a new scheme to build 10,000 cheap and eco-friendly homes on disused land owned by the Ministry of Defence.
Cameron will make a rival speech on Monday on housing designed to show his party cares about the property have-nots priced out of the market. In an article for the Independent on Sunday, Cameron called for more housebuilding to provide an 'adequate' number of homes.
'How can we bridge the widening gulf in our society between those who benefit from being on the property ladder and those who are kept off?' he said.
'For pressing reasons of social justice, and economic efficiency, Britain needs to spread the benefits of ownership more widely.'
While the children of the rich were helped onto the property ladder by their parents, the children of the less well-off were left behind, a phenomenon which 'only entrenches unfairness', Cameron said, adding that opposition to building had made it worse: 'This situation is bananas. I say it's bananas because one of the problems we've faced is a system that encourages people to believe we should Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone.'
Cameron said the Tories would review the planning system to reward new development, and to lessen the global warming impact of new homes, and attacked Gordon Brown for not doing more in the Budget to ease stamp duty for first-time buyers.
Cooper, however, said Cameron's claims lacked credibility because Tory frontbenchers were 'continuing to oppose new homes in their own constituencies'.


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This is a blog to chronicle this portion of the life of Staff Sgt. Jason Ross, my son, as he mends, after an I.E.D. explosion, on March 7, 2011, while serving his country in Afghanistan.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
May 14, 2011 - Kind of an overcast day
I would really like to get Jason out side and enjoy some sunny days, but unfortunately the weather is not cooperating very well. The last couple of days have been a little over cast, and today was described as gloomy by the hotel staff. Then, tonight is starts to rain and thunder - a bunch. I just hope we can get some good days to go enjoy the sun as Jason really likes that. I was talking with Jason the other day and told him that when we finally get to his rehab site; just as soon as he is allowed; I'm taking him fishing. We can go out on a boat, or right off the shore, I don't care (I don't think he cares either). Eventually we will be doing more and more outdoor activities.
Well, that is about all the update there is for today - Jason has had a nice quite, even day, and when we left his room tonight (he was sleeping) we left him in good hands. Thank you, for all your continued prayers and support. Some of you are still sending in cards and letters, and Jason really does enjoy seeing them - even when he hasn't met whomever has sent them.
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- AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Hi Jason (and George), I'm glad you were able to spare Linda for a few days. It was good to see her and chat for a while. I'm also glad so many different people are stopping by to see you and give you encouragement and express their gratitude. I would be one of them if you weren't so far away. It must be frustrating to be "stuck" inside day after day. Keep dreaming of fishing...a great sport. Keep painting, too. Maybe you can post some of your pictures. I'd like to see them. (I still paint about like all my preschoolers do...well maybe not as well.) Blessings, RaymieReplyDelete
George: Really enjoyed the new pictures. Glad Linda was able to come back. Jim and I read your post every morning and say a little prayer that Jason has a good day.ReplyDelete
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Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park, a place where visitors can learn about Gyeongju's ancient history and cultural heritage, is open to the public free of charge as of March 5, 2014. Visitors can now stroll around the park premises, as well as the treasured Shilla Royal Forest (신라 왕경숲) without the payment of an admission fee.
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NEWARK, Del. -- The University of Delaware women's golf team heads south for five tournaments this spring as Blue Hen head coach Patty Post announced the squad's 2017 spring slate on Tuesday.
Delaware opens its campaign once again at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic at Kiawah Island (S.C.) Resort on Feb. 26-28, before competing in the North Florida Collegiate on Mar. 6-7 at the Jacksonville (Fla.) Golf and Country Club.
The Blue Hens will participate in the William & Mary Intercollegiate at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va. on Mar. 27-28, and will head back to Florida for the Web.com Intercollegiate at Marsh Landing Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. on Apr. 3-4.
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Cheesy Asparagus Bundles
Serve this easy and elegant Cheesy Asparagus Bundles side dish with your main entrée, followed with a tasty dessert. This one is perfect for almost any occasion.
- 1 package (10 oz.) STOUFFER'S Welsh Rarebit, prepared according to package directions, kept hot
- 16 asparagus spears
- 4 strips bacon
Directions, Reviews, Nutrition
WRAP each strip of bacon around 4 asparagus spears; place on baking sheet.
BAKE for 10 minutes; turn. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Place on serving plate and top with Welsh Rarebit.
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I did not see this recipe in time to have it for Thanksgiving but I will have it tomorrow night for a side dish for my and my hubby's supper. I can hardly wait. It sounds wonderful.
I pre cooked the bacon first in the micro.. this cuts back on the fat and cooking time.. We like our Asparagus with a snap to it.. Other than that.. followed the recipe to the T... It was a hit with Hubby! Will be doing again..
This is the easiest, and yet, most appealing side dish. The flavors blend wonderfully. Exceptionally easy and yet you could proudly serve with company. You've got to try it. This is now a returning side dish in my home. My husband loves it!
I tried these for the first time and we all enjoyed them. But next time I do cook them, I'll put them in a drip pan so the asparagus won't sit in the bacon fat.
This was very easy to make and was excellent! I've never fixed Asparagus before but, was able to make this and it was great with lots of flavor. We'll fix it again and soon. The only thing that I did different from the recipe is I used 12 spears instead of 4 (my spears were really small) and I brushed on some olive oil before baking. What a great dish!! The other thing that I did was to make the Welsh Rarebit from scratch. I used 2 Tbls of butter, 4 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup beer (Coors Light), salt & pepper to taste. It was good too.
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Servings Per Recipe: 4
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Downtown gets help through tax district
The City of Miles City will be forming a Tax Increment Finance District in the downtown area to revitalize the area. It has been successfully used in many other city and towns in Montana.
There are a number of confusing things about a Tax Increment Finance District but the first is that the tax increment part doesn't come into play until after the district has been in place for at least a year. The initial years of a TIF district are dedicating to promoting the district.
The State of Montana website defines a TIF as "a technique that allows a local government or redevelopment authority to generate revenues for a group of blighted properties targeted for improvement, known as a TIF district. As improvements are made within the district, and as property values increase, the incremental increases in property tax revenue are earmarked for a fund that is used for improvements within the district."
In simpler words, it is one of the only methods available to a local government entity to raise funds for improvements without increasing taxes. Which sounds impossible but, with a TIF, it's not.
As Steve Zeier of Zeier Consulting of Billings, who has been hired to assist with the Miles City TIF district explained, TIF creates "more buckets of funding to revitalize downtown Miles City and remove barriers to redevelopment."
An area is chosen to become a TIF district. The base property tax of that area is determined. As improvements are made in the area, property values will increase, followed by an increase in taxes. The difference between the taxes collected prior to the implementation of the TIF and after the property values increase is kept and used only in the district.
For example: a property owners pays $1,000 in annual property taxes before the district is created based on the value of the property. Improvements are made in the district, such as to sidewalks, lighting, cleaning up blighted areas. The value of that owner's property increases because of the improvements so the owner's taxes increase to $1,100 a year. That extra $100 can only be spent in the district.
A TIF district does not create an increase in the general tax base but only a separation of the taxes raised in that district apart from the general fund.
However, before those increases can happen, the district must be made desirable for developers. City Historic Preservation Officer Connie Muggli said her goal is to remove barriers to redevelopment then market the TIF district to developers.
Barriers include permitting issues, such as parking requirements, and streamlining the permitting process. In Miles City, building and zoning codes require a certain number of parking spaces. However, in downtown areas, it is not always possible to provide the required spaces, which makes development impossible. Muggli said the city is amenable to reviewing some of the permitting issues to make development easier.
Then a marketing plan must be prepared and distributed to interested parties. Muggli said "To get it going, you've got to do some work" and active recruitment is part of that plan.
Zeier has already completed the feasibility plan for the city. The district boundaries will be generally the same as the Downtown Historic District. The downtown core area meets a number of criteria to make the project feasible, as well as the city itself. The plan notes the upswing in the regional economy, the increased demand for housing, the area is eligible for different forms of tax credits, and the town's core economy is stable.
As the area improves, more development is attracted, and property taxes are generated by new businesses. In addition, when a property undergoes a major redevelopment, the state will reappraise the property without waiting for the automatic every six year review. This will, again, create more funding within the district to put improvements such as improved sidewalks or lighting, again increasing property values.
Communities have been using the TIF district successfully in Montana over the past 20 years including larger cities such as Billings, Helena, Missoula, Kalispell, Great Falls and Butte. Smaller communities with successful TIF districts are Laurel, Hamilton, Lewistown and Polson.
The districts generally last for 15 years, after which, increased funding goes into the general fund.
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18 Grilled Cheeses That Will Melt Your Brain
It's hard to top an all-time favorite, but it's not impossible. Watch chefs try to top each other by transforming everyday ingredients into mouthwatering dishes when Knife Fight returns Tuesday, Apr. 15 9|8c on Esquire Network!
1. Citrus lobster provolone grilled cheese
Chicago's Benny's Chop House celebrated National Grilled Cheese Month (yup, that's a real thing) by adding chunks of lobster and a zesty citrus mayo to a classic provolone grilled cheese. [insert drool here]
2. Berry Cheesy
Take a Krispy Kreme donut. Now give it back. Allow us to cut in half, fry it in butter, and fill it with strawberry cream cheese with slices of queso fresco and fresh strawberries. Fact: this is what dreams are made of.
3. The Truffle Shuffle
Straight from LA's Grilled Cheese Invitational comes "The Truffle Shuffle." Brie and fontina cheeses, truffled shiitake mushroom, cracked black pepper and sea salt kettle chips, and arugula are packed into two pieces of bread coated in roasted garlic spread and white truffle oil. That's a mouthful! Get it…?
4. The Bread-less Wonder
In the most literal interpretation of grilled cheese, this masterpiece requires no bread at all! Two crispy panko-crusted slices of mozzarella bookend a gooey goat cheese, prosciutto, and onion jam center.
5. Grilled cheese petit fours
Whoever said you can't have grilled cheese for dessert was a big fat liar. Simply replace your traditional bread and cheese for chocolate bread and a mascarpone and cream cheese filling. Top it off with strawberry caramel, whipped cream, fresh strawberry, and strawberry Pop Rocks to give it a finish worthy of a pastry chef.
6. Cornbread grilled cheese with poblano and avocado
This melty mix of comfort food and spice takes Tex-Mex to a whole new level. Bring this no-mess hand food to your next BBQ and make jaws drop.
8. The Grilled Ambrosia
Pardon us while we wipe the tears from our eyes. This challah bread stuffed with ricotta, marshmallows, cream, mandarin oranges, and topped with whipped cream and nuts looks too good to eat. Just kidding, we're totally going to eat it.
9. Grilled manchego with fig jam and olives
For the more adventurous palette, try a grilled cheese that was inspired by the flavors of France, Spain, and Kent.
10. BBQ grilled porkchop sandwich
It's as if this grilled cheese was constructed by a kid… a genius kid! Potato wedges and cheese sandwiched between two grilled pork chops, sandwiched between two pieces of multigrain bread?! Someone call Mensa.
11. Apple butter and rosemary muenster grilled cheese
Just because something doesn't look fancy, it doesn't mean it's not. Just ask rich people who wear Crocs…
12. Grilled smoked mozzarella with maple-glazed bacon
You've probably already thought of putting bacon in grilled cheese. But choosing a smokey mozzarella to complement the sweetness of maple-glazed bacon can take your grilled cheese's flavor profile to new heights.
13. i-scream
When talking about grilled cheese, ice cream doesn't usually come to mind. But after marveling at this queso ice cream with a french toast crust and butterscotch sauce, ice cream is all we can think about.
14. French onion grilled cheese
It's amazing what you can do with leftovers! When you don't have enough of one type of cheese to make a substantially melty masterpiece, use multiple kinds! Only have an onion in your veggie drawer? Caramelize it and call it gourmet!
15. Smoked mozzarella and wild mushroom bacon grilled cheese
After bitting into this grilled cheese's smoked mozzarella, wild mushroom, and ramp vinaigrette center, you might ask yourself where the bacon is. The answer is in the bread. No that's not a metaphor, THE BACON IS ACTUALLY IN THE BREAD!
16. Morning Melt
Grilled cheese for breakfast! Take whatever you're craving for breakfast (whether it's a fried egg, ham, bacon, cheese, veggies, or all of the above) and throw it all in between two waffles fried in maple butter. Cereal has never felt more shame.
17. Milkshake grilled cheese
Borrowing flavors from your favorite malt shop beverage, banana bread serves as the crust for this peanut butter, chocolate ganache, and mascarpone-filled treat.
18. Wurstküche's rattlesnake and rabbit sausage grilled cheese
The rattlesnake and rabbit sausage isn't the only intimidating ingredient in this biting bite. Two slices of homemade chipotle jalapeño bread are slathered with chipotle butter and grilled pepper jack and topped off with an avocado, tomatillo, tequila, tarragon, and cilantro reduction for an added kick to the taste buds.
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Artsy Sag Harbor Is Up in Arms About a Long, Shapely Pair of Legs
At 16 Feet 1 Inch, Is the Larry Rivers Sculpture a Work of Art or Just a Zoning Violation?
SAG HARBOR, N.Y.—Two long legs have been stepping on a lot of toes in this corner of the Hamptons.
The legs are a sculpture, on display for the past two years on the side of a former Baptist church that is now the part-time home of two art dealers.
The legs—which stand 16 feet, 1 inch—and the famous name of their creator have touched off a spirited debate over what qualifies as art in this artsy community.
Some residents object to such a visible monument to their controversial sculptor, the American artist Larry Rivers, who died in 2002. Tourists gawk at them. Schoolchildren snicker. One of their owners, Janet Lehr, says they have become a kind of "landmark" familiar to Hamptonites and have "captured the public imagination."
Eighteen public officials from this village of 2,377 have been mulling their fate. The legs have been found to be in violation of local building and zoning codes. But some people, including the legs' owners, wonder whether such rules should apply to a work of art—especially one by the late Mr. Rivers.
Mr. Rivers was among the prominent artists drawn to the East End of Long Island in the middle of the last century, including Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock and Fairfield Porter. Mr. Rivers's ties to Sag Harbor are deep. Born Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg in the Bronx, he is buried in a Jewish cemetery in the village. But disclosures that he filmed his young daughters nude over a period of several years caused a controversy this past summer; one of Mr. Rivers's daughters asked that the films not be included in her father's archives. As a result of the publicity, some residents soured on his legacy.
"I heard this guy is a whack job," says Charles McCarron, who owns the house next door to the one with the big legs outside. "This is not Greenwich Village."
Helen Harrison, an art historian and Larry Rivers scholar, defends the artist. The legs sculpture "is indisputably a work of art—whether you like it or not," she says.
Ms. Harrison allows that she herself is somewhat ambivalent about the piece. "It is not his greatest work of art," she says. "They are not a masterpiece—but they were created by a master."
Disputes over the distinction between worthy public art and a plain old eyesore pop up all over America. In Dover, Fla., near Tampa, a display of half-buried trailers inspired by the famous "Cadillac Ranch" in Amarillo, Texas, has caused one such debate. Then there's "Carhenge," in Western Nebraska, an homage to Stonehenge in England using old rusty cars; it began as a nuisance local officials wanted to tear down and ended up a tourist attraction.
Mr. Rivers designed the original legs back in 1969 as part of a larger work for a suburban shopping mall on Long Island. Eventually, the artist took back his creation and placed it by his Southampton home. He created a second, similar pair of legs for a collector, and they're the ones that eventually found their way to Sag Harbor, according to the Larry Rivers Foundation. These were bought by Ms. Lehr and her partner, who goes by the single name Vered, who own a gallery in East Hampton that features works by Rivers and other major artists.
According to Sag Harbor records, the legs in 2008 caught the eye of local authorities who thought they ran afoul of regulations dictating what sorts of structures are permissible in the village. Sag Harbor's village attorney, Fred Thiele Jr., told the Buildings Department in an email: "While some may consider this to be 'art,' it is irrelevant…." The legs, he said, were a structure subject to the village building and zoning requirements and needed a building permit as well as historic and architectural review.
They could of course be moved—and some have suggested the owners simply take them inside or put them somewhere else.
Maybe, but that isn't the point, says Ms. Lehr: "I am not open to someone telling me how I should display my art."
Some in the village sympathize with the owners' predicament. Cee Scott Brown, who is chairman of the Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board, also thinks Sag Harbor should take a broader view. "From where I sit, it is not and shouldn't be reviewed as a shed or a structure because it is a work of art," Mr. Brown says. And Bryan Boyhan, publisher of the Sag Harbor Express, cheerily proclaims: "We are pro-legs."
But Mr. Thiele, the village lawyer who is also a New York State assemblyman, says that Sag Harbor is "a friendly place for artists, but the law is the law. To have the government say what is art and what is not art is a very slippery slope. The perfect way for the village to handle this is with its land use powers."
Sag Harbor Mayor Brian Gilbride agrees. "I am not going to get into a debate on what is art and what is not art," he says.
The debate is raging anyway.
Even as they try to get the necessary permits, the legs' owners are disputing the formal violation notices they received from the village in recent months on the basis that it is a work of art. Among the problems, officials say: At 16 feet 1 inch, the legs are seen as too tall, according to local regulations that say the maximum height for such structures is 15 feet. They are also too close to the property line. Finally, there is even a problem with how much they stick up into the sky—they violate rules that regulate light and air.
"It is a black-and-white issue," says Gayle Pickering, chairwoman of the Zoning Board that will make the final decision—unless of course other boards weigh in. To date an assortment of officials have been pondering the legs. These include the five-member Zoning Board of Appeals; the five-member board of Historic Preservation and Architectural Review; the clerk to the Zoning Board; an inspector from the Buildings Department; two attorneys for the village; and the mayor and the four village trustees. At this point the legs are in the hands of the Zoning Board.
Michael Mensch, a member of the architectural review board, says the zoning code makes no provision for a sculpture, and a work of art, he feels, should be exempt from traditional rules and regulations. Besides, "I like the legs," he says.
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Feb. 28, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS (GopherSports.com) - Hudson Fasching tallied the game-winning goal plus an assist and both Mike Reilly and Travis Boyd added two assists as the No. 2 Minnesota men's hockey team topped Penn State by a 5-1 margin on Friday night at Mariucci Arena.
Sam Warning, Kyle Rau, Taylor Cammarata and Nate Condon also tallied goals for Minnesota while Adam Wilcox made 30 saves to pick up the win in net.
After Kenny Brooks scored 3:12 into the game, Minnesota (22-4-5 overall, 11-2-2-0 Big Ten) rallied off five-straight goals in front of the 9,929 fans in attendance as the Gophers kicked off the final home series of the season.
Sam Warning evened the game at 1-1 at 7:55 of the first with his 12th goal of the year and team-leading 31st point after being set up by a Mike Reilly takeaway. Fasching gave the Gophers their first lead of the night at 11:05 of the first after pounding home a loose rebound with assists from Ben Marshall and Boyd. Fasching has now scored a goal in three-straight games for Minnesota and has 12 tallies on the season. Rau closed out the first with his eighth goal of the season at 16:10 with some help from Fasching.
Cammarata scored Minnesota's lone power-play goal just 30 seconds into the second period with Boyd and Reilly picking up their second assists of the night while Nate Condon scored Minnesota's first shorthanded goal of the season at 12:30 of the second period to close out the night's scoring. With 97 career points, Condon needs just three more to reach the 100-point plateau.
The Gophers finished the night 1-for-3 on the power play and 4-for-5 on the penalty kill against Penn State (6-21-2, 2-12-1-0 Big Ten). Minnesota outshot the Nittany Lions 36-31 after being outshot in the last two games by Michigan.
Wilcox improved to 21-4-5 on the season with Friday's win while Matthew Skoff made 31 saves for PSU to move to 6-11-2 on the season.
The Gophers, who are 15-1-3 at home this season, close out the home schedule tomorrow night against Penn State at 6 p.m. Minnesota will honor its five seniors before the game.
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Reedy Goes to San Jose in Fourth Round
A fourth-round selection from Prior Lake, Minn., Reedy is the fifth Gopher Hockey player selected by San Jose.
Sabres Pick Mittelstadt at No. 8
A native of Eden Prairie, Minn., Mittelstadt is the highest Gophers draft pick since 2006 and the 10th Minnesota player selected by the Sabres.
Skjei Named to NHL All-Rookie Team
A native of Lakeville, Minn., Skjei skated in 80 regular-season games for the Rangers in 2016-17 with 39 points (five goals, 34 assists).


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Jennifer & Steele
October 6
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Q & A with the Bride:
What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?
The outdoor space. It had a waterfall, creek and lots of greenery.
Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
- The pies and tiramisu instead of cake
- The outdoor venue
- The slideshow the maid of honor made which was watched during dinner
If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?
Don't do things just because that is "what you are supposed to do." If you want to do something a little non-traditional, then do it!
Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can't stop thinking about.
The dancing during the reception. Our family and friends live all over the country so it was very special to be able to celebrate and enjoy the night with all of them together.


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Friday morning work may impact Federal Boulevard traffic in Riverton
(Riverton, Wyo.) – South Federal/Monroe update for August 8, 2014: Beginning at 5 a.m. Friday for several hours, a lateral pipe for the new storm sewer will be installed under the entire width of South Federal Boulevard.
During this time, single-lane traffic will be in place and flagged by flaggers on the project. The goal of workers is to complete the work in several hours to minimize impacts to north-south traffic on Federal Boulevard. Please slow down through the work zone, and watch for workers and flaggers.
A project flagger was struck by a driver/vehicle trying to enter the South Federal Boulevard roadway on Thursday morning. The flagger suffered minor injuries.
"We'd ask that all drivers slow down and exercise patience while driving inside the project's work zone," said WYDOT resident engineer Robert Scheidemantel of Riverton. "All flaggers are certified and have been doing really good and effective work in minimizing traffic delays and protecting citizens and workers within the work zone. Safety is our No. 1 priority on every highway project, but we need every person's help to keep every person's safe."
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Dwell chooses St David's for Welsh first
Published: 10 April, 2012
Furniture retailer Dwell has opened its first store in Wales at St David's in Cardiff, the shopping centre jointly owned by Capital Shopping Centres and Land Securities.
The 5,343 sq ft store has opened in the Upper Grand Arcade alongside Monsoon and Hush Puppies and close to John Lewis, complementing the existing homewares offer in the centre.
Joanne Skilton, retail and leasing director at CSC, on behalf of St David's Partnership, said: "The introduction of Dwell is a great addition to St David's which continues to thrive as one of the top five centres in the UK. Homewares is a strong focus for St David's and with its contemporary, fashion targeted range, Dwell is sure to be a hit with our customers."
Lunson Mitchenall, Cushman & Wakefield and EJ Hales represented St David's. Dwell Retail, which trades as Dwell, represented itself.


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This is a 15 minute snapshot of a single doctor/patient interaction in secondary care. It is designed to assess the clinical skills, attitudes and behaviours essential to providing high quality care. It will only ever be done in hospital posts (in GP posts, you do COTs instead).
If you are in a hospital post, you need to do a MINIMUM of:
- 3 per 6 months in an ST1 post
- 3 per 6 months in an ST2 post
- None in ST3 because this year should be GP based (where you will do COTs instead)
The process is outlined in the diagram on the right.
WHAT CLINICAL AREAS WILL MINI-CEXs COVER? (click to open me)
The following are categories on the assessment form. This should give you some idea.
- Pain
- Airway/Breathing
- CVS/Circulation
- Psych/Behaviour
- Neuro
- Gastro
- Other
The assessor decides what aspect ( or problem) of the clinical encounter (s)he is going to focus on. This might be:
- History
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Explanation
The types of things you will be graded on will depend on the focus of the clinical encounter. You may be graded on:
- History Taking
- Physical Examination Skills
- Communication Skills
- Clinical judgement
- Professionalism
- Organisation/Efficiency
- Overall clinical care
- Anything else that is especially good will also be noted
For each competency assessed, you'll be given one of the following grades:
- Insufficient evidence
- Below expectations
- Borderline for completion
- Meets expectations for completion
- Above expectation
A mark of "insufficient evidence" is always awarded to those competencies that were not tested on this occaison. However, future cases may need to be selected to help you demonstrate these.
The mini-CEX may be observed by
- Staff grades
- Experienced specialty registrars or
- Consultants
In all cases:
- there must be a different observer on each occasion
- immediate feedback needs to be provided to the trainee by the observer
- and that this feedback should form the basis of a mutually agreed action plan
The evidence will be rated and recorded in the e-portfolio – encourage your observer to do it there and then (otherwise it will never materialise no matter how well intentioned they are – we're talking from experience).


text: Jorge Martinez-Rios La Catrina Quartet: From Haydn to the Day of the Dead By Leora Zeitlin • Oct 29, 2013 Leora Zeitlin Violinist Daniel Vega-Albela and violist Jorge Martinez-Rios named their string quartet "La Catrina" to give it an immediate Mexican association, and to draw on the iconic skeletal image's message that life is fleeting. In this conversation with Intermezzo host Leora Zeitlin, they talk about the quartet's name and its association with the upcoming "Dia de los Muertos" holiday, and the music that they love to play, from Haydn to Mendelssohn to signature pieces by Mexican composers such as Emmanuel Arias y Luna, Eduardo Gamboa and Manuel Ponce. For the Love of Music: Jorge Martinez-Rios and Marianna Gabbi By Leora Zeitlin • Mar 19, 2013 Leora Zeitlin Jorge Martinez-Rios is a man of many musical talents. Though mainly known as the violist in La Catrina Quartet, he is also a singer, and in February, he made his debut with orchestra in several songs from West Side Story – performed with soprano Thea Cordova and the New Horizons Orchestra, with Maestra Marianna Gabbi conducting.


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Multnomah County sheriff's deputies are searching for three people who may be involved in a series of thefts and burglaries throughout the Corbett and Springdale communities within the past week.
Multnomah County Sheriff's Deputy Joe Graziano said barns on Evans Road and Mannthey Road were burglarized Wednesday, Nov. 16. Other recent thefts and burglaries have been reported on Larch Mountain Road and on Woodard and Neilson roads in Springdale, he said, with evidence that more than one person is involved.
Graziano said locked gates and long driveways have not deterred the suspects.
A citizen reported seeing a suspicious pickup with three occupants possibly casing houses in the area of Brower and Haines roads in Corbett around 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.
The truck's three occupants were described as a white male, a white female and a male, either black or Hispanic. They appeared to be in their 20s.
The truck was a gray, four-door Chevrolet, possibly a mid-2000s model and slightly larger than a mid-sized truck. The truck did not have a front license plate.
Graziano said multiple groups of thieves may be operating in the area. He said residents should make sure they secure their valuables and report suspicious vehicles or people to the police.


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Ballet Chocolat
National Youth Ballet
Sadlers Wells
Sunday, September 11th 2011
The first thing to say is that I echo fellow NYB first timer, Wayne McGregor (resident choreographer at The Royal Ballet) who said on stage at the end of this performance that he was "blown away" by the talent, passion and dedication shown tonight. The NYB exists to fully immerse talented young people around the United Kingdom in every facet of putting on a ballet, which they go on to perform at a professional level. And some ! Joanne Harris, author of the best-selling novel Chocolat upon which the ballet is loosely based, attended the Gala, and the Sadlers Wells audience loved every minute. And here's why.
Ballet Chocolat gives dancer and choreographer Andrew McNicol his first chance to stage a story ballet. McNicol is talented beyond his years in both areas which show in his production values and detailed, well-drawn characters. He tells the story with the loudest of whispers and his background at Northern Ballet as a Senior Associate serves him well, as the company is well known for its remarkable story ballets that are brought to life by dialoguing the roles in rehearsal, long before the steps.
Taking it's essence from Joanne Harris' book and the subsequent Miramax film, Ballet Chocolat opens in provincial France in 1959, just before Lent. Not the best time to open a Chocolaterie, but those who have read Harris' books will know that she imbues her characters with special powers, sometimes bordering on witchcraft (white witch, of course!), which Vianne, owner of the Chocolaterie, will need in ladles.
Atmospheric lighting by Andrew Ellis combined with Rachel Portman's closely accented musical score deliver a fast-paced story that gives space and energy for the lively characters to develop.
Olivia Holland, as Vianne, inhabits the role entirely intuitively, arriving with her daughter Anouk (Imogen Bowes) beside her as a small caravan of rose-coloured puddles, into a frozen scene of pesky grey villagers who are under the control of Reynaud, the Mayor (perfectly cast Max Maslen) both dressed in beautiful flowing lava red cloaks. There's no sign of Anouk's imaginary friend, the rabbit Pantoufle, but this is a short ballet and the essence of the characters is perfectly distilled.
Maslen's choreography is pointed and taut, like a fully charged elastic band. His ferocious, frantic and space-grabbing upper body movements reference contemporary moves; his feet are quixotic and pure velvet classicism. He's a confident dancer, mesmerising in action and, in character, dangerous to know. Vianne confronts him, feet like flashing tinsel shards as she makes her point.
Setting up her Chocolaterie, Vianne and Anouk quickly run into trouble with the locals, who steal and riot, causing havoc. They're a bit like absinthe; difficult to mix. There's old Guilaume (Pascal Johnson) and his equally old dog, beaten-up Josephine (acutely danced by Ellena Nou), who initially steals from Vianne, Grandmere (Imogen Myers) and, in a diversion from the novel, Muscat (Jacob Wye). But Vianne has a trick or two up her sleeve, and in the shape of Olivia Holland these materialise variously as a warmly extended hand, a caring face and a will to bring some life and colour to the village. Gradually the dusty, bickering locals are drawn to the Chocolaterie, able to gossip freely for the first time, to savour its warmth, colour and of course, Vianne's chocolate.
The three women (Gregory Moore, Ruaidhri Maguire and Alfie Smith) provide a contrasting element of comedy against the darkness of village life.
As summer arrives and the Chocolaterie thrives, a group of visiting river gypsies join the locals to celebrate. There are many well used props including a tower of Profiteroles, and when the flower-strewn tables are cleared of the festivities for the dancing I thought we were going to launch into a scene from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! It's a very well-choreographed routine, with the villagers, led by the Mayor, opposing the river gypsies, led by Roux (Christopher Aguis Darmanin). Darmanin has exactly the right balance of swagger and care, and when he finally gets his pas de deux with Holland's Vianne, the pair melt into the steps like ganache. Incrementally the choreography heats up, with languid, almost tropical extensions from Holland and strong support, possibly laden with intent, from Darmanin.
Their carousing is not long-lived, as the dancing shadows reveal that the village has been set alight. Vianne desperately tries to make her way through the crowds as smoke billows from the buildings -evocative enough at any time but this is the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and timely food for thought.
Vianne finds her vermillion cloak in a crumpled heap in the doorway, picks it up and, staggering around the stage, very movingly forms it into what she believes to be her lost child, cradling it to her, rocking back and forth as she falls to her knees, sobbing. One of the villagers shakes her out of her misery, bringing Anouk with her, and their amazed reunion is equally touching.
The Mayor's day of reckoning must surely come – this is chocolate after all and not a sin against the Church. When it does, and the hitherto controlled elastic band collapses along with his moral authority, Maslen lets loose with the choreography and is seduced into devouring the chocolate across several tables. Those Profiteroles were first to go! He's riveting to watch, in his last year at Central School of Ballet and just 18 yrs– one to watch! You can literally smell chocolate in the air and see it generously stuck to his face as he devilishly gorges with increasingly submission. Vianne embraces him just as she has the others, having won them round with a combination of charm and chocolate. A lesson for us all, surely.
Ballet Chocolat was premiered at Sadlers Wells tonight but it wasn't the only ballet on the bill and the varied programme contained some absolute delights. I want to mention a few of them : Katherine Collings as Dilys the Dachshund, Isabella Vargiu as Blanche the Baby Owl and the gorgeously adorable Snails who were : Anouska Barratt, Sophie-Zara Davies, Joeley Gibson, Iona Green, Ella James, and Millie Murphy. Costume credits to Robert Allsopp, Caryl Ray and Tessa Balls. Incredible, especially the moths and the snail shells. (I haven't gone mad; the ballet is called Captain Beaky.
Just for the Sadlers Wells Gala, English National Ballet dancers Ruth Brill and James Streeter, both NYB Alumni, danced Impromptu, a tribute to the late Frank Freeman who was Founder Patron.
I also found La Piazza – Tarantella beguiling and A Cowardly Affair funny and well-choreographed by Jo Meredith with great costumes by Jill Tookey and Tessa Balls. Special mention to Jem Trim.
Ballet Awards
At the end of the performance, NYB director Jill Tookey MBE took to the stage to introduce Wayne McGregor, here to present two annual awards. The first, the Bronze Statuette, was jointly awarded to Charlotte Perry and Ashley Morgan-Davies. The Cadbury Crystal Plate for choreography goes, of course, to 18 yr old Andrew McNicol for Ballet Chocolat.
Ballet News presents a British Sign Language Interpretation for the first time!
I'd like to introduce you to Kelly Johnson, a Junior Trainee Sign Language Interpreter. Kelly has, for the first time, interpreted my review of the National Youth Ballet's Ballet Chocolat, which you've just read.
Kelly has always had a personal interest in ballet and after attending many performances with me, we decided to try a BSL interpretation of Ballet Chocolat.
Kelly and I hope that you will find this interpretation interesting. If, like Kelly and I, you have an interest in ballet but want to be able to access my reviews – this video is for you ! The story is told through BSL interpretation and the spoken word, and is suitable for all. Kelly introduces and closes the film with BSL interpretation alone, and in between I tell the story.
You can watch the video via YouTube :
And via vimeo. If you're on an iPhone and need the mobile version, please download the vimeo app.
If you're keen to learn more about the inspiration behind Ballet Chocolat, here are two versions of Joanne Harris' novel and the Miramax DVD.
Watch Andrew McNicol rehearsing his Ballet Chocolat via the BBC "turning Chocolat into ballet".
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Glass, Asham keep fighting
NEW YORK — Former Penguins right wing Arron Asham needed two seconds to endear himself to the Madison Square Garden crowd on Sunday.
Penguins left wing Tanner Glass already had endeared himself to his teammates, but only augmented his blossoming reputation as a team-first player when he went head-to-head with Asham for 52 brutal seconds during the Penguins' 6-3 win over the New York Rangers on Sunday.
Glass and Asham found themselves in the opening faceoff circle — the first sign that fisticuffs were coming — and quickly decided to fight.
"I asked if he wanted to go," Asham said. "He said yes."
The two unleashed a barrage of punches for nearly a minute, the fight taking place in front of the Rangers' bench. Asham is known for having one of the league's best right hands, as evidenced by his knockout of Washington's Jay Beagle last season.
Glass took about a dozen rights from Asham and kept coming back for more.
His teammates noticed.
"A great fight from both guys," Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said. "Really big for us."
The Penguins have lost a host of terrific locker room figures over the years, with well-liked players such as Asham, Rangers forward Mike Rupp, Flyers forward Max Talbot and retired forward Bill Guerin moving on.
In Glass, the Penguins believe they have located a leader.
"He's one of those rugged, gritty players," right wing Pascal Dupuis said. "Obviously, (the fight) gave us life. We all know Ash is a tough customer. It means a lot to our team."
Glass was perfectly receptive to Asham's invitation and also receptive to the idea of spending five minutes in the penalty box.
"I needed all five minutes to recover," Glass said.
Asham and Glass have a history. The two fought a spirited bout last season when Asham was with the Penguins and Glass played with the Winnipeg Jets. Then, on July 1, the Penguins signed Glass to a two-year, $1.1 million contract. He was signed specifically to replace Asham, a free agent who wanted badly to return to the Penguins.
Asham told the Tribune-Review on July 1 that he wanted to play a third season in Pittsburgh. General manager Ray Shero never offered him a contract, allowing Asham to sign a two-year, $2 million deal with the Rangers.
Still, Asham insists there is no animosity between he and Glass.
"Just two guys doing their job," Asham said. "I've got nothing against him. Just playing my role, and he's playing his role."
Glass had the better of the fight in the early stages, landing a number of right hands to Asham's face. However, as the fight continued, Asham landed a barrage of power punches.
Neither player went down, and Asham laughed off the fight's length.
"Got to get my lungs ready," he said with a smile.
Glass appears to have his lungs ready, also. His entire game has been strong, a defensive stalwart through two games for the Penguins.
"He's a big plus," Dupuis said.
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The culprit was a strained ligament in Liriano's elbow, which now needs to be replaced. Liriano met with Dr. Lewis Yocum on Friday in Southern California, who gave the diagnosis. The young left-hander is scheduled to have the surgery on Monday.
Liriano was placed into the rotation in mid-May, and quickly proceeded to light up the American League. He finished the season with a 12-3 record, coupled with an earned run average of 2.16. In 28 appearances, Liriano struck out 144 batters, while walking only 32.
The loss of Liriano in the rotation could open the door to a possible trade for the Twins, or they may start the season with rookie Glen Perkins in the rotation.
"Hopefully everything will go well, and he'll be able to get back to the form he showed this year, which is quite high," said Terry Ryan.
Liriano was originally signed as a non-drafted free agent by the San Francisco Giants on September 9, 2000. He came over to the Twins in the A.J. Pierzynski trade, where he was accompanied by Joe Nathan and Boof Bonser. Liriano was the Twins Minor League Player of the Year last season.


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Up for sale is the full stock exhaust and original 18" Super Seven wheels. Two of the wheels have curb rash, two do not. I will post pictures of each individual wheel if I find someone that is interested.
Full exhaust: $180 obo (preferably picked up, but will ship at buyer's expense.. same applies for wheels) Price drop $140
4 wheels with little tread $125 obo SOLD


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The story of Evita seems a timely reminder, in this era of image-hungry 24-hour news channels, of the conflicting realities of pop iconography and personality cults. The main character is just as compelling, tragic and current today as she was half a century ago. The musical, after all, is about a woman who sleeps her way to power, consumes a country with her popularity and, all the while, battles openly with her own internal conflicts.
In his Missoula debut, director Keith Hitchcock delivers an ambitious, energetic and elegant musical spectacle at The Montana Theatre. A joint UM drama/dance and music department production, Evita was written by the ridiculously talented team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
While not exactly historically accurate, Evita tells the story of Maria Eva Duarte, the poor country girl who clawed her way to the top of the Argentinean social ladder in the 1940s by employing a combination of unabashed sexual conquest and cunning political savvy. She eventually married Juan Peron, who became president of Argentina. Eva helped orchestrate Peron's campaign and won him popular support by courting the country's poor, or descamisados ("shirtless ones"), and espousing a populist message. In the process she became something of a saint to the masses and earned the endearing nickname Evita.
The musical opens with the announcement of Evita's death. The grief of the people upon hearing the news is moving as they wail and weep. This is a representation of Eva's real-life funeral in 1952, when thousands of mourners waited in line for days just to catch a glimpse of her coffin. This scene also works to give some sense of the devotion the masses had for Evita, and her impact on her country's collective psyche.
We are next introduced to Che, played forcefully by Nathaniel Peterson, who emerges as the musical's principle narrator. His character is based on the Latin American guerilla leader Che Guevara, a staunch anti-Peronista student activist in Buenos Aires in the 1940s. He is a cocky, sarcastic guide through the musical's plot, speaking directly to the audience. Che is on to Eva's act, so to speak, and is not shy about letting the audience and Eva know that he thinks her so-called commitment to the masses and her celebrity are a sham. In "Oh What A Circus" he wryly sings, "You let down your people Evita/You were supposed to have been immortal/That's all they wanted, not much to ask for."
Nicki Poer's portrayal of Eva is convincing and layered. As Eva climbs the ranks of Buenos Aires' elite, we see her blossoming confidence and ambition in Poer's strong voice, beaming smile and general moxy.
In "Good Night & Thank You" she justifies the mercenary nature of her sexual conquests when she sings that everyone hopes "their lover will help them or keep them/Support them, promote them/Don't blame them, you're the same." The staging is clever during this scene as an endless stream of lovers emerges from the depths of Eva's well-used bed like devils from Pandora's box.
The music, directed by David Cody, is the obvious backbone of the performance, presenting Webber's bountiful score of musical genres ranging from bossa nova to jazz, '70s rock to samba. It combines with the cast's voices in large chorale numbers like the rousing "A New Argentina" to portray the insistent will of the people.
The second act opens with Juan Peron (Avery Williams) on a balcony, having just won the presidential election. Williams is a sweet and somewhat naïve Peron, the unwitting tool of his cunning wife. The people chant for Evita and Peron is upstaged as she emerges radiant with her trademark platinum locks and bright grin and sings "Don't Cry For Me Argentina." In this song, Evita feels the need to explain her rise to power to the masses, despite the fact that they already worship her. With its haunting refrain—"I kept my promise/Don't keep your distance"—the song gives us a sense of Eva's vulnerability and the ironic loneliness she feels as an icon to millions.
The staging is inventive throughout, convincingly portraying the setting and making the most of the space. During "Rainbow Tour," for example, a group of cheering well-wishers moves past a seated Evita, creating a sense of motion for her extensive European travels.
In "And the Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)" we see a big, fun, rollicking song-and-dance number full of Heather Adams' crisp choreography and high-energy dance, the stage littered with the money that Evita lavishes on the poor. The number is typical of this upbeat and entertaining show. It showcases a large, talented cast whose voices and energy solidly convey the legendary musical's message: the price of ambition and the inescapable bounds of mortality.
The UM Department of Drama/Dance, in collaboration with the Department of Music, presents Evita at UM's Montana Theatre April 5–9 and April 12–16. Performances begin at 7:30 PM, and tickets cost $15/general, $12/students and seniors and $5/children 10-and-under. Call 243-4581 for more information.