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Imagine a typical Tam Brahm wedding. The traditional welcome table with a sprinkling of rose water, sandal paste and some sugar candy. Flowers twined together in a smallish length of thread - only jasmine please, for all the women. The men get to taste a pinch of sugar candy if they so wish. The wedding is all about the maamis, the maamas are there only as a side show, a background, in their white mundu and shirts, except when they have to lift the groom and bride as part of the ritual.
A wedding in any Indian community is an earthshaking event. It is all about entire forests of family trees meeting each other. Like Ents in the Lord of Rings, entire forests congregate for the wedding of a branch somewhere in the world (usually South of the Vindhyas) and then disappear to their resting places, sipping Narasu's (or ersatz) filter coffee, until the next wedding, nostalgically reminiscing the days gone by.
The scene is from one such wedding where crisp Kanjeevarams were enjoying their exposure to outside air after a long time. Long since having spent time mothballed inside cupboards, save the occasional airing, they were glad to have come back to the occasion that was the raison d'etre of their existence. Many of them had won stiff competition from their shelfmates before they were chosen to represent their owners in this particular wedding. No Kanjeevaram in their entire history has ever attended any two weddings consecutively. In the folklore of Kanjeevaram saree history that "unlucky is a Kanjeevaram which has to visit two weddings consecutively without a chance for its shelfmates, for it leads a lonely existence". So, there you are. Picture the Kanjeevarams enjoying their day out, a day in which their fellow jeans, skirts, salwar kameezes were no competition. On any day which was a non event, the jeans and salwars were victorious, but these special occasions – festivals, weddings – the only ones which counted for Kanjeevarams, they won hands down. There were bottle green sarees, magenta sarees, sarees with a putta design, rani (green) coloured sarees, mampazha (Mango) colour sarees. Imitation? Bah. Only genuine stuff was allowed here. Anything other than a genuine silk saree stood out like a cactus in a desert on such occasions.
There were heads that were decked with a flower garland piece each, a place of pride very few flowers got on a day to day basis. The heavyweight necklaces and earrings and the vaira (diamond) thodu were there too, having won a day out against stringy 18 carat fancy pieces, platinum, white gold and other toy ornaments that are considered mere fancy trinkets in the dress code for a wedding. "The amount of gold in that necklace is less than what my saree has in the jarigai (border, usually woven), " boasted a silk haired paati to the gujju sari clad granddaughter. The gujju style of saree, incidentally had made significant inroads and it was accepted, only in receptions though. The core function was still like the Gaul camp in the middle of the Romans. It was a show where one outfit shone against the other – they were ageless. The 1965 Kanjeevaram with pearl necklace was as much a winner as the latest design from Nallis embellished with a smart design from Ganjam. No Armani or YSL here. They wouldn't even be offered recognition. As each of them preened their creases and lifted their borders from offending Kolams, one of them shrieked. Suddenly, everybody looked away from the 1965 Kanjeevaram – itself of good pedigree.
A pink chiffon was giving them competition and how. Suddenly, the 1965 Kanjeevaram found itself staring itself at a halter neck blouse and a pink chiffon. The heads decked with flowers turned towards the halter neck. They nodded in stern disapproval. The Kanjeevarams, the epitome of fashion and conservativeness looked away aghast in horror at the intruder in their midst.
Starched mundus and check shirts with gold bracelets and gold watches looked up and, in an instant, the Kanjeevarams that held them in thrall for centuries no longer did. The mundus were all eyes on the chiffon. "So much for our age old loyalty", said the Kanjeevarams.
"How times have changed", they lamented collectively even as some among them began to spell their epitaph in the face of competition in the shape of halter necks.
Coffee sipping short and longsighted eyes now turned towards the pink chiffon and halter neck which in the meantime had positioned itself in the middle of the crowd. They gazed towards the chairs, the decorations every few seconds, snatching an eyeful of the chiffon. The flower decked heads wafted their smells in their direction as did the coffee, but there was no distracting anyone from the attention that the chiffon enjoyed.
"Aha," said one paati, "Her mother had worn a sleeveless blouse in my wedding, said one wizened old one who could barely see and cursed her shortsightedness and her son for not taking her for an eye check up. She managed it all in the same breath, which was found wanting too.
"Right," nodded another kollu paati, who was preening her white tresses, "her grandmother has a bob cut – karmam"
Newly returned You-yes-yeah mama and mami in their Walmart jeans and Boston Celtics Tee-shirt and Liz Taylor Bob cut looked as modern as blue Ambassador cars with metallic paint. Suddenly their conversation about how the Grand Canyon and Niagara have changed in the last few years had no audience. The 1974 putta jarigai which was the talk of the Kanjeevaram gang was left in suspended animation in the middle of a conversation. Forgotten branches of the same family trees were nearly coming together split apart like a thunderstorm had separated them.
A little coffee spilt everywhere, nadaswarams lost their buzz and the thavils missed a beat. The vadyar swallowed a few mantras and the muhurtam was hurriedly advanced by both the families lest the groom change his mind at the last minute. The videographer had to be cajoled to continue shooting the wedding even as he made a modeling offer to the halter neck. The photographer had, in the meantime, shot a portfolio of her.
The halter neck had nearly halted the wedding, but only just. In the meantime, a quick thinking maami offered the halterneck a readymade blouse and a new silk saree as a wedding gift. "Please wear it and be back for the traditional function", she at once ordered and requested. The day was saved, but it is there in the video for all to see.
Very soon they were all back in the cupboard with the mothballs and mundus, "Today it is one halter neck, but tomorrow if there are many, I think we are powerless," one of the Kanjeevarams lamented even as they came up a strategy to keep halter necks out of weddings.
"I think you should welcome change." Started the gold bordered mundu even as they turned their backs to each other, awaiting the next wedding.
(An edited version of this made it print, in the Deccan Herald today, titled - Out of Cupboards)


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A Somerset man who has been reported missing was last seen in the New Mills area.
Luke Simmonds travelled to the Derbyshire town from his home in the Wells area to visit extended family, but left on Friday February 28 after an argument.
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare because of health issues and the fact that he left without any money, and are appealing to anyone who has seen the 30-year-old to get in touch.
Detective Sergeant Vicky Rose, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: "It is almost two weeks since Luke went missing and his family, as well as the police officers looking for him, are becoming increasingly concerned for his safety.
"Recently there have been personal issues which may have been causing him some anxiety and this might be why he has gone missing.
"If Luke sees our appeal I would ask him to get in touch with us and let us know he is ok. His family are worried about him and just want to be sure he is safe and well."
Luke is white, around six foot tall with a stocky build, short black hair, blue eyes and a Westcountry accent. He is left handed and believed to have scarring on his chest.
He was wearing a brown suede waist-length jacket, dark blue hooded top, blue jogging trousers and dark-brown steel toe-capped boots. He was carrying a blue rucksack and a red Sainsbury's coolbag.
Police are unsure whether he has returned to the Wells and Street area of Somerset or remained in Derbyshire. A possible sighting in Manchester is being explored, and he also has connections to Ilfracombe in Devon.
Anyone who has seen Luke since he went missing should contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101 and quote MP674/14.

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The Road Feung Nakorn is perfectly situated amongst many historical attractions. It is where you will rediscover the classic grandeur of old Bangkok living. From FNB, you can leisurely stroll to these amazing nearby attractions.
The Grand Palace
(15 mins walk / Everyday 8.30-15.30)
The Grand Palace (Emerald Buddha), or Wat Phrakaew, is an important symbol of Bangkok for Thais. It has an area of more than 240,000 square-metres that visitors both Thai and foreign always visit and worship. Inside, you?ll find The Emerald Buddha, the most sacred Buddha image in Thailand, placed inside The Temple of the Emerald Buddha which adjoins on common ground.
Wat Pho
(10 mins walk / Everyday 8.00 am-6.00pm)
Wat Pho, or Wat Phra Chetuphon as it is commonly known to Thais, is mainly famous for the huge Reclining Buddha statue it houses. Wat Pho is also famous as Thailand's first university, and is a center for traditional Thai massage. It is also possible to take courses to learn traditional Thai massage and to get a massage here.
Wat Ratchabophit
(right across the street in just two minutes / Everyday 09.00-17.00 )
Wat Ratchabopit is an old temple under the care of the monarchy dated back since the King Rama V era. Withstanding the time for almost 150 years, Wat Ratchabophit still hold its beauty and serenity with its Thai and Europe architecture and the outstanding beauty of coated porcelain tile which were used all around the temple. You can visit and join in the Buddhist special events like Makha Puja, Asalha Puja and Vesak day in the Vien Tain ceremony and Flower alms.
Wat Arun
(20 mins walk to Tha tien pier and take a ferryboat across/ Everyday 08.00-18.00)
The famous Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of the best-known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok (on the back of 10 Bath coin ). It consists of a massive elongated prang (Khmer-style tower), and is surrounded by four smaller prangs. Due to its location, by far the best and most common way to get to Wat Arun is on the river. The Tha Tien express boat pier, at the southwest corner of the Grand Palace / Wat Phra Kaew, is opposite Wat Arun and has boats leaving every few minutes.
Kaosan Road
(15 mins walk / Everyday10.00-02.00)
Kaosan Road is a short stree in central Bankok, which in recent years has become popular with backpackers and local residents especially artists and art students. There are many pubs and bars where backpackers meet to discuss their travels. The area is internationally known as a center of dancing and partying. And during Songkran Festival (traditional Thai New Year) between April 13 to April 15, water splashing here usually turns into a huge fun-filled water fight. One Thai writer has described Khaosan as "a short road that has the longest dream in the world."
(25 mins walk or 5 mins by bus no.1)
The Chinatown district is one of the oldest areas of Bangkok where Chinese merchants originally moved to. Busy Yaowarat road is Chinatown's main street, and has one of the greatest concentrations of gold shops anywhere, reflecting the love of gold the Thai-Chinese community are often thought to have. There are dozens of them, all dazzling and brightly colored, and with mainly very good prices. There are also plenty of restaurants round here where you can get birds-nest soup, dim sum, shark?s fin soup and other traditional Chinese delicacies.
Other Attractions Nearby
Temples & shrines
- Lak Meung shrine – city shrine (20 mins walk)
- Tiger shrine (10 mins walk)
- Kruhdhawarasrikurusihgsapar Skih temple – first and biggest skih temple in Thailand (25 mins walk)
- Wat Suthat (10 mins walk)
- Wat Mahathat & Amulet market (25 mins walk / 8.00-18.00)
- Loha Prasada – Metal Castle(20 mins walk)
- Golden mountain (20 mins walk)
- The Old Siam Plaza (10 mins walk / 9.00-20.00 ) Thai Silk , Thai dessert
- Phahurat road (15 mins walk/9.00-18.00) Indian cloths and accessories
- Sampeng Lane ( 20 mins walk / 8.00-18.00 ) Whole sale Stationary gift shop & accessories
- Pak Khlong Talard flower market (Everyday 24 hours) largest flower market in Bangkok / best at night
- Saphan Phut Memorial Bridge (Tue-Sun 20.00-24.00 ) Night market
Local & cultural
- Morning market (5 mins walk)
- Phahurat road -Thai?s little India (25 mins walk)
- Saranrom royal park ? Aerobic dance with neighbors (5 mins walk)
- Monk bowl village (25 mins walk)
Museum & exhibition
- Rommaneenart Park & Correction museum (20 mins walk)
- Museum Siam (15 mins walk / Tue-Sun 10.00-18.00)
- Nitasrattanakosin exhibition hall
- Royal Barges national museum (ferryboat from Tha-Prachan pier to Tha Phra Pin Klao pier, thonburi / Everyday 9.30-17.00)
Memorial & Monument
- October 14 memorial
- Democracy Monument
- Sao Ching-Cha Giant Swing


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Photo: My bike locked up with the kegs at Buffalo Wild Wings.
If you can't tell, I got reflective panniers! I got a check in for some consulting work I did, and I quickly went and blew some of it on a set of panniers. They're not the most expensive or the cheapest, but they appeared to be a good bang-for-the-buck, and I don't have any heel-strike problems with them like some of the bigger touring bags or grocery panniers I looked at.
Despite not driving to work, I still had plenty to keep me busy. As you can tell, I went to Buffalo Wild Wings. Some of my friends meet up there on Tuesdays for wing night. It's not much further than the bus stop, so I hammered on it and made pretty good time. Then, it was off to see my buddy's new house. I went to the pharmacy, then finally to the grocery store. These are all things that I had to do, or that I would normally do. Last year around this time, I would have just driven around everywhere, even though it was just about 10 miles even. All of this in-town driving with lots of turning the car on and off, driving a mile here, 3 miles there, and so on, would have probably burned a gallon of gas. Instead, I got to burn off some chicken wings and beer that were tasty and delicious, without feeling too guilty about eating and drinking all of it.
...There's no way I burned off all those wings, though...
Oh yeah, panniers can only mean one thing, I have to do another round trip via bike. I might as well make it tomorrow. And maybe Thursday too. :)
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Photo: My bike locked up with the kegs at Buffalo Wild Wings.
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- Sirrus Rider said...
Congradulations! Anytime you can keep weight off you back the easier the ride. I have jannd Moutianeering panniers, which work; however, they are on the small side. Yours look like they are of a more useful size.
- May 16, 2007 1:08 AM
Wow! I'm still blinded.
- May 16, 2007 5:27 AM
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Three first-year Einstein students were recipients of the 2014 Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) program scholarships. The nationally competitive MSTAR program is sponsored by the American Federation for Aging Research, The National Institute on Aging, and The Hartford Foundation, and introduces students to research and academic experiences that they might not otherwise have during medical school.
The MSTAR program provides students with a summer experience in aging-related research and pairs them with a faculty mentor in geriatrics throughout their medical school career. Award recipients participate in an eight- to twelve-week structured research, clinical training, and didactic program in geriatrics. Additionally, MSTAR scholars present a poster at the Annual Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society in Washington, DC, May 15-17, 2015, and participate in a poster presentation and networking event with prominent aging and geriatrics research scholars. (American Federation for Aging Research)
Joanna L. Mergeche
Mentor: Helena Blumen, PhD (Geriatrics)
Michio Taya
Mentor: Jill Crandall, MD (Endocrinology)
Daniel Santos
Mentor: Joe Verghese, MD (Neurology/Geriatrics)
"Our congratulations to the outstanding Einstein students who received these awards, and to Dr. Amy Ehrlich (Geriatrics) for shepherding our students through this valuable national program," said Dr. Victor Schuster, Chairman of the Department of Medicine.
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Bronx, NY 10467
Fax: 718-655-9672
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They will begin at 9 a.m. on the Taft High track
That time of the year has arrived when football takes over.
The West Side Junior Football League will help kick it off this Saturday morning when they hold tryouts at the Taft High track.
While tryouts are being held, kids can still be signed up for the league.
The tryouts begin at 9 a.m.


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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Treasure Chest Thursday - The Doily Box, Part 2
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What a treasure to have a crocheted doily made by your great-grandmother. I love the pattern and that it's an ivory color. Beautiful. It's amazing the work that goes into some of the thrift store doilies -- and no one seems to want them (except people like us).ReplyDelete
Karen, I've come to bestow an award on you. It's the Wonderful Team Member Readership Award and you're receiving it because you are generous about visiting my blog and leaving comments. Thanks for being such a great supporter. I appreciate it. You can read my post at http://nancysfamilyhistoryblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-favorite-award-to-give.html and get the badge if you wish.ReplyDelete
When I was a teenager my retired neighbor made doilies. She got to the point where she made so many of them, she was giving them away to anyone she met. I was the recipient of a few. I had a few machine made ones that I put up and used hers instead.ReplyDelete


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John Patrick wrote:...It's the apocalypse!! uptempo praised Mullin!
FYI, I have commended Mullin on drafting Biedrens, Ike, and Monta.
Moderators: Mr. Crackerz, JREED, Guybrush, 32
Oh damn. I just remembered the Pacers really wanted Maggette. Looks like that might just happen?ritchie wrote:Good job getting rid of those contracts Mully.
As for Bird and Donnie Walsh, I don't think they are done. Look for Dunleavy to be moved to the Clips or somewhere else.
They made this move to free up Granger (whose a better SF anyway). Dunleavy is going to be moved.
I don't think Murph will stay either, I think he gets moved somewhere else. I know Indy is looking for a PG (we booed dun dun like the pacers boo tinsley).
ChicagoTom wrote:I was just watching Around the Horn and PTI on ESPN and every one of the guys on each show said the trade benefited the Pacers. I am not sure their individual reasons behind it.
They all kept saying how smart Bird and Donnie Walsh are for getting rid of a troublemaker like Stephen Jackson. I am not fond of Jackson as I have voiced earlier, but I would rather have him than the higher and longer contracts on Dunleavy and Murphy.
Also, a quick opinion about the national sports media....I get the feeling that the likes of Mike Wilbon, JA Adande, Jay Mariotti, Woody Paige, Bob Ryan and Tony Kornheiser do not even watch the NBA or have much interest in the league at all. Therefore, I am not even sure why these shows waste time on topics where the hosts and guests have no clue what they are talking about.
I mean when was the last time one of these guys watched the Warriors? My guess is that none of them have seen one game this season. There are very few members of the sports media I trust that at least follows the games. Bill Simmons at ESPN is one of the few that follows the games from not just his beloved Celtics, but the Clippers, Suns and other teams as well.
Sports media figures need to follow all major sports if they want to make "professional" comments about trades such as today's. If they do not watch the games, they should just shut up.
d1mex wrote:this guy is on pot!!!!! did you see what he had to say about dunmurphy? this guy is awful. the warriors clearly got the better TALENT in this deal. i dont understand why critics say that Indiana won. Why? Because they lost Jackson? On the court he is a good quality player. They lose Harrington who never should have come there in the first place. They lose Jsjkasdhkfh who did not get any playing time under Carlisle. And the other guy is a throw in player.
They get a Combo of probably the two worst contracts in the NBA. The critics do not mention their contracts. Murphy is nothing, hes been weak and soft ever since his nose got jacked up. And Rosen said Dun can hit from anywhere??? Are you kidding me??? He's one of the worst shooters on the team. I think Diogu can shoot better than Dun from beyond the arc.
d1mex wrote:...In Troy Murphy, the Pacers add an excellent stand-still, mid-range shooter who can run the floor, screen and pop, and attack the offensive boards... Nor is Murphy afraid to be physical in the paint...
[b]Mike Dunleavy can hit open shots from anywhere... Dunleavy's consistency from beyond the arc will be an asset.


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Apple's Siri, Google's Now Assistants Both C+ in Piper Bakeoff
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Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster today reprises a taste test of Apple's (AAPL) and Google's (GOOG) natural language speech assistants, seeing progress by both pieces of software, giving the edge to Apple's Siri by a couple points in terms of the ability to correctly answer questions in general.
Munster's initial test of Siri via 800 different questions produced a rating for the program of "D" in the summer of last year, he notes. That improved to a C in December of last year, and is now a C+, he reckons, with the release this fall of the updated iOS 7 operating system for Apple's iPhone and iPad.
Writes Munster,
The primary improvement between Siri in iOS 6 and iOS 7 came from its performance in noisier areas, where Siri was able to translate better through a noisy environment (94% vs. 83% correct in Aug iOS 6). Based on our testing, iOS 7 Siri's net ability to answer questions (factors in questions not correctly understood) improved to 79% from 77% in August with iOS 6. Google Now also answered 79% of questions.
Google's "Google Now" program "has been gaining on Apple's Siri in terms of correct answers in the commerce and local categories," he argues, "but it still lags significantly in OS commands." Munster thinks that with the recently released Google-Motorola smartphones "Moto X" and "Moto G," and with the roll out of the "Google Glass" interactive eyewear, Google has made an effort to improve those operating system commands:
We note that Google Now has improved significantly over last year, refining both its ability to comprehend questions as well as give a correct response. Per our method of measuring its abilities (see results below), we have seen strong growth in Google Now's ability to parse out the user's voice in uncontrolled environments (92% in Dec-13 vs 78% in Dec-12). Furthermore, Google Now has significantly improved its ability to get the correct information to the end user, as seen in the 9pp improvement over the past year in the percent of answers answered correctly when recognized correctly (Siri improved 2pp).
Google Now had been a D- in his tests in 2012, and has improved to a C+, the same as his Siri grade.
Here's how he describes the methodology:
In determining the effectiveness of Google Now and Siri voice command systems, we ask both systems 400 questions both in doors and outdoors, in 5 different categories (Local, Commerce, Navigation, Information, and OS Commands). We apply judgment to answered queries such that if the system brings us to the appropriate information or anything containing the information without having to open additional links, we consider it a successful answer. In our scorecards we break out each system's ability to interpret users' voices in both controlled and uncontrolled environments. Our average uncontrolled environment ranged from 60 to 80 decibels. Our detailed scoring of subject break out takes into account both questions understood and not understood for both systems.
Here are the two "report cards" he offers for Siri and Google Now:
Munster has Overweight ratings on both stocks, with a $640 price target on Apple shares. He raised his rating on Google stock today to $1,263 from $985, not because of Google Now, but because he is rolling forward his valuation method to 2015 results. He values the stock at 21 times his 2015 estimate of $60.14 per share in net income.
Apple shares today are down $1.15 at $565.19, while Google shares are up $10.04, or 1%, at $1,088.18.


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Junior Gold bowlers tackle second round
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. - The 2013 North Pointe Junior Gold Championships presented by Ebonite, Hammer, Track and Columbia 300 continued Tuesday as qualifying moved into Round 2.
After two of three sessions Tuesday, Nick Kruml of Downers Grove, Ill., put together a second strong day to top the 20-and-under boys field with a 10-game total of 2,210 (221 average). Kruml shot 1,133 in the first round and followed it up with 1,077. Tylor Greene of Davison, Mich., is second with 2,177.
The U20 girls lead belongs to Lizabeth Kuhlkin of Rotterdam, N.Y., with 2,161 (216.1 average). Kuhlkin had a big second round with 1,137 to go along with an opening-round score of 1,024. Amanda Fry of Antelope, Calif., is second with 2,042.
In the U15 boys division, Cortez Schenck of Phoenix continued to bowl well and leads after two rounds with 2,153 (215.3 average). Schenck didn't have a game under 202 on Tuesday in putting together a second-round block of 1,110.
Brennan Haugh of Faribault, Minn., put together a big second-round total of 1,178 to move into second with 2,135 (213.5 average). Jerod Hromek of Towanda, Kan., who led after the first round, sits in third with 2,125.
Defending champion Breanna Clemmer of Clover, S.C., leads the U15 girls with 1,966 (196.6 average), while Kaci Collins of Charlotte, N.C., shot 1,026 on Tuesday to move into second place with 1,947. Kelsey Abrahamsen of Seattle is third with 1,928.
The cut positions to the next round were also announced Tuesday. The top 146 U20 boys, 81 U20 girls, 45 U15 boys and 24 U15 girls will advance after three rounds of qualifying.
For complete results, click here.
A total of 2,078 of the nation's top youth bowlers are competing in the North Pointe Junior Gold at six bowling centers in the Detroit metro area.
The boys competition is being held at AMF Rose Bowl in Roseville and Sterling Lanes and Sunnybrook Lanes in Sterling Heights. The girls are competing at Astro Lanes in Madison Heights, 5 Star Lanes in Sterling Heights and Bowl One in Troy. The final two days for all competitors will be at Sunnybrook Lanes.
All bowlers bowl 15 games of qualifying over three days. One out of every seven bowlers will advance to the next round, where an additional five games will be bowled Thursday. After 20 games, as many as 64 bowlers in each division will advance to five final qualifying games Thursday evening before the field is cut to the top 16 in each division for the double-elimination match-play bracket on Friday.
Automatic Junior Team USA spots will be awarded to the top two boys and top two girls in the 20-and-under division after 25 games of qualifying. Additional automatic spots will be given to the winner and runner-up after bracket play in the 20-and-under division. If one or both of the finalists in the bracket already earned a spot through qualifying, the automatic spot becomes an at-large selection.
The National Selection Committee will select two boys and two girls from the match-play field, with all bowlers, including 15 and under, eligible for at-large selection. The final eight spots - four boys and four girls - on Junior Team USA will be determined at the USBC Team USA Trials in January.
BOWL.com's BowlTV will have free live streaming of the event starting Thursday at 8 a.m. Eastern and continuing until the champions are crowned Friday afternoon.
For more information on the event, visit BOWL.com/JuniorGold.


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Ecoregions: Puget Trough, Northwest Coast
Ecological Systems: North Pacific Maritime Coastal Sand Dune and Strand
Snowy plover on Washingtons cost
Breeding adult Snowy Plover population trend (95% CI) of average yearly counts for all Washington sites (2006 2013).
WDFW biologist Kathy Gunther checking an exclosed nest. The wire "exclosure" is designed to prevent predators from gaining access to the nest and eggs.
Shorebird Ecology
Snowy Plover Ecology
Project Description
The Pacific coastal population of the Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus) is listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act, and is listed as Endangered by Washington State. The current Pacific coast breeding population extends from Midway Beach, Washington, to Bahia Magdalena, Baja California, Mexico. The Snowy Plover winters mainly in coastal areas from southern Washington to Central America. This coastal population nests primarily above the high tide line on a variety of beach and dune types including coastal beaches, sand spits, dune-backed beaches, sparsely-vegetated dunes, beaches at creek and river mouths, and bluff-backed beaches (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2007). It also nests on sandy river bars, salt pans at lagoons and estuaries, salt pond levees, dry salt ponds, and on dredge spoils (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2007). In winter, Snowy Plovers are found on many of the beaches used for nesting as well as on beaches where they do not nest (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2007).
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (2007), "Habitat degradation caused by human disturbance, urban development, introduced beachgrass (Ammophila spp.), and expanding predator populations have resulted in a decline in active nesting areas and in the size of the breeding and wintering populations". In Washington, predators eating plover eggs, weather, shoreline modification, dune stabilization, and recreational activities have been attributed to reduced nest success and have been cited as the causes of local population declines (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 1995).
Historically, five areas supported nesting plovers in Washington (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 1995). Today, snowy plovers can only be found nesting on three nesting sites.
Both the federal and state recovery plans require monitoring of breeding adults and monitoring of fledging success to assess progress toward recovery goals. Monitoring is also necessary to evaluate the impact of conservation actions on plover populations such as the use of wire nest exclosures to exclude potential predators and the effectiveness of habitat restoration efforts. WDFW research is focused on addressing these research needs.
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An easily accessible area, with rock very similar to Topside.
*Note: This area is closed subject to the approval of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
The climbing
The climbing of all grades (3-7c+/8a) ranges from technical slabs to burly roofs and is on bullet hard sandstone with good friction, i.e. very similar to Topside.
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HUNTSVILLE, AL Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle proclaimed February 23, 2009 as "Tory Green Day" in the City of Huntsville. Tory Green, an Eagle Scout for Boy Scouts Troop 400, was selected out of more than three million other scouts to deliver the National State of Scouting Address in Washington, DC. Green delivered the address in front of the U.S. Congress and also had the opportunity to meet with President Barrack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
During ceremonies at city hall, Mayor Tommy Battle signed a proclamation declaring Monday, February 23, 2009 as "Tory Green Day" in Huntsville.
"We are proud of all that youve accomplished and excited about the opportunities that are still in front of you," said Mayor Battle.
Green, a 17 year old senior at Lee High School, is the first Eagle Scout from Troop 400, a group which serves an area that includes public housing.
After high school, Green plans to attend Jacksonville State and major in political science. Green said that he hoped to become a Huntsville Police Officer after graduation and later become Huntsvilles new mayor.
After learning about Greens political interests, Mayor Battle took the chance to respond.
"Ill try my best to keep the seat warm for you."
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The challenges of Urban Shield: Sharpened skills, broadened minds
Urban Shield training in 2013 is designed to ensure our region remains better able to contend with the broad range of events we may face
Editor's Note: The following article appeared in the 2013 Commemorative Edition Program distributed at the Final Exercise during Urban Shield 2013. This article is reprinted by permission of the hard-working and hard-charging organizers of Urban Shield 2013 as well as the great folks at Dolphin Graphics Design & Marketing, who produced last year's magazine.
By Sheriff Gregory Ahern, Alameda County Sheriff's Officer
Special Guest Contributor to PoliceOne
Each year we strive to improve this area's ability to respond to critical events. Our training continues to focus on a multi-discipline response to a terrorist attack or natural disaster. A unified response will save lives and mitigate damage to the communities we serve. Urban Shield training in 2013 is designed to ensure our region remains better able to contend with the broad range of events we may face.
This year's event will be separated into eight operational area commands. Within each of those commands, scenarios have been created to test the competencies of law enforcement tactical teams, fire teams, hazardous materials units, explosive ordinance disposal teams, water rescue and urban search and rescue units. Each training scenario is evaluated carefully to determine its "real-world nexus."
With each annual version of Urban Shield, we add new elements so that participants not only sharpen their skills but broaden their minds. Our training program has proven to be beneficial to our local teams, our region, and our partners in the Boston area.
Mayhem In A Flash
The Boston Marathon is a huge event with 36,000 participating athletes and another 500,000 spectators and revelers. Marathon runners compete every year on Patriot's Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts that commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. Locals call it "Marathon Monday." It is a school holiday for many local colleges and a wonderful event that is viewed by people from around the world.
In a flash, on April 15, 2013, the celebration turned into mayhem. Pressure cooker bombs set off by terrorists unleashed a mass-casualty event and crime scene that required the swift and coordinated response of law enforcement, fire, explosive ordnance disposal teams and emergency medical personnel. This terrorist attack demanded the integrated efforts of local, state and federal agencies. In an instant, peoples' lives were changed forever by the brutality of the act and trauma of the aftermath.
When an incident like this occurs, it is normal for people to be staggered, even paralyzed, by the speed at which events move. Of course, it is at exactly these times when first responders must slow down the action, think through decisions quickly but methodically, and bring to bear the resources required to meet the emergency. We know this is not easy to do. It takes training - a lot of training. It has been said the failure of September 11, 2001, was the failure of imagination. Our training must be creative and well designed.
Since its inception in 2007, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, along with our many first responder partners, has hosted the Urban Shield training exercise to better prepare our region for successful responses to any act of terrorism, major disaster or critical incident that demands a unified response. Together, we work to better prepare ourselves for the next unthinkable event.
Training Makes the Difference
The training continues to pay dividends. In 2011, the Urban Shield training exercise was expanded to include the city of Boston, and in 2012 it grew to include the city of Austin, Texas. In addition, Dallas, Texas, will be hosting an Urban Shield just weeks after our 2013 training exercise. In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, the local emergency services leadership noted how Urban Shield training positively impacted the quality of their response.
"It made all the difference in the world in our response here," Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis told the Congressional Homeland Security Committee. "People are alive today because of Urban Shield and the terrorism training the Department of Homeland Security provided to us. There is no doubt about that."
The Boston bombing was one of a number of natural or man-made disasters to occur this past year. Analysis of each of these incidents provides us with insight into where we should invest our training efforts. Agencies across the country again were confronted with mass shootings. On December 14, 2012, a 20-year-old suspect fatally shot 20 children and 6 adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Before driving to the school, the suspect shot and killed his mother at their Newtown home.
It was the second deadliest mass shooting by a single person in American history, after the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre.
While, in some parts of the nation, communities grappled with the destruction caused by deranged individuals, other communities faced the shock of a sudden accident, and still others dealt with the wide-spread devastation created by natural disasters of truly historic proportions. Each incident demonstrated the extreme range of possibilities for which we all must prepare for and emphasized the multiple skill sets we must identify and develop within our leadership and personnel.
On July 6, Asiana Airlines, Flight 214, was carrying more than 300 people when it crashed at San Francisco International Airport, tore off its tail and burst into flames. Two people died and hundreds were injured in the crash. Firefighters responding to the crash were faced with a chaotic scene, as some passengers and crew had been ejected from the aircraft when it broke apart and others were trapped aboard the burning aircraft.
In late August, California firefighters were confronted with the enormous, 400-square mile Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park. More than 3,700 firefighters responded to the area from all parts of the country. They fought hard to slow the advance of the blaze, which at one point threatened thousands of homes and critical infrastructure, including the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir that supplies most of the drinking water for the city of San Francisco.
In September 2013, a mentally ill former Navy reservist, killed 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C. This suspect opened fire from a balcony overlooking a sprawling cafeteria where employees were eating breakfast and drinking coffee. Confronted with a classic active-shooter scenario, initial responders were on scene and exchanging gunfire with the suspect within minutes of his first shots being fired. Subsequent responders quickly formed into teams and moved towards the sound of the shooting. They eventually located the suspect and ended the threat. This incident represents an example of the increasingly sophisticated threats that our first responders are forced to confront. The suspect apparently made detailed preparations in the days leading up to his attack and reportedly incorporated into the attack training he had received in the military.
In September 2013, authorities in Colorado were confronted with massive flooding, as more than 17 inches of rain fell on the city of Boulder in just over a week. The average rain fall in Boulder is 19.34 inches per year. The flooding over such a wide area of the state stranded hundreds of people and forced difficult and complex rescue operations.
As the waters receded, the dangers persisted and the nature of the operations changed. The flood left behind huge pools of standing water, and state health officials issued warnings of contamination from raw sewage and the possible release of chemicals from homes, businesses and industry.
The Colorado Oil and Gas Association shut down nearly 1,900 oil and gas wells in flooded areas as a precaution. Colorado transportation officials reported that 400 lane-miles of state highway, and more than 30 bridges, were destroyed or deemed impassable. More than 600,000 residents in Boulder and Larimer Counties may have to wait throughout 2014 for roads in their communities to be permanently repaired.
On September 21, 2013, several terrorists believed to be linked to the Somali militant group Al-Shabaab killed at least 61 civilians and six security officers in an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya. Another 175 people were injured, including 60 that required hospitalization. The Al-Shabaab extremists stormed the mall throwing grenades and firing on civilians. This tragedy was a meticulously well-planned event, as the terrorists were able to fend off Kenyan security forces for four days.
A high-profile, soft target, the Westgate Mall was a place where both foreign residents and wealthy Kenyans felt safe to gather. According to several news sources, the militants specifically targeted "non-Muslims," and at least 18 foreigners were among the dead, including six Britons, as well as citizens from France, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, Peru, India, Ghana, South Africa and China. Five Americans were among the wounded.
History informs us that, each year, at different places across the country, incidents will occur that test our capabilities. We know, too, that we have an obligation to constantly prepare ourselves and improve. At Urban Shield, we do our best to test under pressure our law enforcement tactical teams, fire response teams, medical units, including our EMS partners, and our explosive ordnance disposal teams. It is our mission to ensure those participating in Urban Shield leave here better prepared to perform their duty and with a better understanding of what might come their way. Because, at the end of the day, when it comes to protecting our communities, we have the watch!


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Study on Mobile Health Technology to Promote Physical Activity in Persons with Parkinson Disease starting at the BU Center for NeurorehabilitationThursday, October 17th, 2013
You are invited to join a research study in which you would participate in an exercise program that you can do in the convenience of your home.
Eligible participants would be randomly assigned to one of 2 groups. Both groups will be prescribed strengthening and stretching exercises and a walking program by a licensed physical therapist to carry out for 6 months. Both groups will also wear a pedometer to track their daily steps. One group will receive exercise handouts with pictures and instructions and the other group will receive an iPad mini with video demonstrations of the exercises.
You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:
- Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- Are able to walk without assistance for at least 6 continuous minutes
- Are able to come to the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University on 3-4 different occasions for assessments over a 6 month period
If you are interested in participating in this study or learning more about it, please contact us at 617‐358‐6157 or email@example.com.
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Folk dance ensemble brings Hungarian traditions to Stamford's Palace Theatre
The last time the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble performed in the United States it was 2007 -- the same year that Apple introduced the iPhone; Bob Barker retired as long-running host of the game show "The Price Is Right;" and the Jonas Brothers made their first appearance at the White House.
Six years later, Apple is in to its fifth generation of iPhones, Barker is expected to return to the show for a special appearance in December and the Jonas Brothers are no more.
Times may have changed, but the folkloric ensemble remains committed to the mission that spurred is founding more than 60 years ago.
"We were founded ... to safeguard our rich tradition and to share it with the world," said Maria Ferencz, the ensemble's longtime tour director and managing director. "Since 1951, we have traveled across four continents. We have been to many, many countries."
The group is on a nearly four-month, coast-to-coast tour, which has taken them to several large cities across the United States. On Thursday, Nov. 7, they are expected to make a stop at the Palace Theatre in Stamford for a performance, which will be their only show in Connecticut.
So far, the company of 24 dancers, six musicians and a singer have had a chance to see some tourist attractions, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, the group knows they are here primarily to do what they do best.
"What they do is fantastic," Ferencz said of the corps, some of whom not only dance but also sing. "It's not easy to sing correctly, clean and clearly when you are dancing. They are a huge asset."
The late Miklos Rabai, the founding choreographer and artistic director of the ensemble, started the group to collect the authentic folk music throughout Hungary and Hungarian-inhabited areas, and to preserve the traditional folk dances and the accompanying dress, according to material provided by the ensemble.
The next important step was to actually perform these cultural treasures, both to a home audience and beyond.
The dances, which are put into a more contemporary form for modern audiences, are based on authentic dances, some of which have been being performed for hundreds of years.
In addition to the dancers, the orchestral musicians play traditional instruments and recreate the sounds that one could have heard coming from villages across Hungary. The group is under the artistic direction of Gabor Mihalyi.
For the program in Stamford, the group will present "Hungarian Rhapsody," which is billed as a "gypsy romance." Dancers and musicians will revive longstanding peasant traditions with high-flying acrobatics, as well as graceful movements.
" `Hungarian Rhapsody' is a journey through time: from the present to the past, and back again," notes the show's program. "Though the world from where this music and dance originates has long disappeared, the message it bears is still relevant -- that even today, in the midst of homogenized, superficial `global culture,' we still have a culture that is unique and eternal."
Ferencz said she is hopeful those with ties to Hungary come out for the performance to be reminded once again of the strength of their cultural heritage.
But even for those new to the experience, Ferencz said they will learn something, and maybe even walk away with a greater understanding and appreciation for Hungarian dance and the music.
"What you see up on stage are our souls," she said.
"We like to entertain," she said of her fellow Hungarians. "Even if we are sad, we will dance and sing."
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During medieval times, the simple ringing of a bell was believed to have kept evil spirits away, and it was a common practice to ring a bell at the bedside of the deceased prior to burial. In modern times, bells of all types, sizes, and sounds are commonly used in our homes, schools, and other public places. Even our doorbells and the bell that ding-dings when we fail to buckle our seat belts have evolved from the early uses of bells as warning or announcement devices.
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The beginning is pretty hard to hear, and for some odd reason, I look like I'd been drinking red kool-aid (lmao!) but here I am in all my redneck glory!
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God I hate make up with conceited names. But hey, if you want to call yourself a miracle or perfect, then you better be.
Anyway I got myself one of those free sample sizes of Lancome's newest foundation, Teint Miracle to test. A little pot is supposed to last for 7 days. I printed out my voucher that you were supposed to take to a Lancome counter (it took me ages to locate a stupid printer that worked, they could've humoured me and took my voucher!).
The lady matched me up to the closest match…040 Beige Nature, although she also thought I could be 045 Sable Beige. I hate it when they do this to me "Do you want something a bit lighter or a bit darker?" on counters. I just want one that matches, thanks.
Anyway no matter. Used this foundation up and it lasted just over a week.
No doubt this is an excellent foundation and quite a bargain for just £25 – cheaper than Dior, YSL and Chanel foundations, slightly. It's beautifully packaged (when you get the full size). It blends in beautifully, no streaks at all and sinks in quickly. It leaves an even, fresh look on the skin.
But. But.
Like most Lancome products it stinks to high heaven. I've never been able to tolerate Lancome skincare (apart from Bi-Facial eye make up remover) because their stuff is so perfumed. This foundation is no exception – it smells like toilet water, one that should be called 'Lillies and Gardenia with lambs leaping in dewy hills' and it's so strong!
I'd highly recommend you go and smell it (if you are sensitive to scents in make up) before buying. Because I was getting a tension headache from it.
And the other thing I could smell immediately was the alcohol in the foundation. That'll be why it evaporates so beautifully on the skin! Sure enough my dry spots were drier than normal after using this. I don't have the little jar anymore but I did peel back the paper and strain my eyes to see alcohol was in there (I can't remember exactly where but it was about the fifth-sixth ingredient).
Have been fooled before with the whole alcohol in foundation thing – fool me once, shame on you! Or is it me? I'm having a George Bush moment here…
Also I found this foundation lasted just ok – towards of the end of the day it had pretty much faded but then again I don't really powder my face much. It was glowy whilst I had it on.
I'm not saying it's a crap foundation, because it does have so much going for it – it kind of reminds me of Diorskin Nude but for me it's not as good. For one thing, Diorskin doesn't leave me with dry patches.
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If Willy Wonka had a Beach House...
19 comments:
- Sarah said...
Ummm....is there such a thing as eye candy overload? DB has certainly achieved it and I mean that in a good way! :) Holy $*!%
- May 2, 2012 at 11:52 PM
- Bri@Meyouandawiener said...
This house is insane. Crazy good.
- May 3, 2012 at 1:32 AM
- Chedva @Rooms and Words said...
This just made me so happy. I love it when design is both good and cheerful (a little dash of crazy doesn't hurt either!)
- May 3, 2012 at 1:48 AM
- Laurie said...
How FUN!! Love them all. Thanks for sharing.
- May 3, 2012 at 5:42 AM
- Tiffany Leigh {thedesignerlifestyle} said...
This is such a crazy, fun house. How cool would it be to vacation here?
- May 3, 2012 at 5:58 AM
- Sadie + Stella said...
You are hilarious. I love it! This is soooo Willy Wonka's designer. For sure.
- May 3, 2012 at 7:22 AM
- LindsB said...
Willy Wonka was one of my favorite movies growing up (the old one, not the new one) I still wish they could come up with lickable wallpaper. How cool would that be?!?
- May 3, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Fiona said...
I love everything except the mural and the "grandma on steroids" look, but I feel like all of this will date fast. I suppose that's not an issue because they probably have enough money to redecorate (although I hope they donate everything and don't add to the landfill in five years).
- May 3, 2012 at 9:22 AM
- Fiona said...
And I'm assuming that this isn't all the same house, right? The first two seem to go together and all the others seem to be different houses. I hope so, anyway, because that's be TOO much!
- May 3, 2012 at 9:23 AM
- Sandy aka Doris the Great said...
WOW! What a place; it's gorgeous. I love the light and the colors and the wimsey!
- May 3, 2012 at 12:29 PM
- Like Me Some said...
Too funny and you are right on the money, except now I have the song in my head too! oopmah loompah doopity dooh...
- May 3, 2012 at 1:14 PM
- Like Me Some said...
Too funny and you are right on the money, except now I have the song in my head too! oopmah loompah doopity dooh...
- May 3, 2012 at 1:14 PM
- Danika Herrick said...
Right Fiona! Its a collaboration of beach houses designed by Diamond Baratta (there a re a couple shots from non-beach houses too I couldn't resist).
- May 3, 2012 at 5:09 PM
- Brandi@ Flights of Whimsy said...
Wow I have never seen so much color! I love all the dining rooms especially.
- May 3, 2012 at 6:01 PM
- kira said...
These were just freaking fabulous! you outdid yourself!
- May 3, 2012 at 8:14 PM
- zendegy said...
it's funny; i LOVE all your stuff, but i really loathe every single room in this beach house... it's just all too much to me.
- May 4, 2012 at 4:29 AM
- Christine Schwalm Design said...
I saw him speak at the AD Home Show and his Miami beach house is like a living piece of pop art. There should be a warning that it might induce seizures. =>
- May 4, 2012 at 12:38 PM
- Danielle {freshquince} said...
Way too much for me. The staircase is amazaballs for sure though. xx D
- May 4, 2012 at 10:17 PM
- Amberly said...
Wow finding myself totally into that "grandma on steroids" look haha. Not for my own home, but I'm just sorta mesmerized by it!
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"Give me ten men really detached from the world, and I have the heart to believe I could convert the world with them." -St. Philip Neri
St. Philip Neri – Renewing the Church from its Center.
This year we will see the beatification of the great John Henry Cardinal Newman, English convert and priest of the Oratory. The Congregation of the Oratory was founded by St. Philip Neri in Rome in the 16th century. Sadly, many people are unfamiliar with the life, work, and the vision of St. Philip Neri – the founder of the order that Newman chose as his own after becoming a Roman Catholic.
Philip Romolo Neri, born in 1515 to a Florentine family, had an unremarkable childhood. At 18, while living with his cousin in San Germano, he had a profound conversion experience and set off for Rome. After arriving in Rome, he found a job as a tutor and continued his own studies for three years with the Augustinian friars. Upon completing of his studies he began work among the sick and the poor of the city of Rome, later earning for himself the title "apostle of Rome."
Although he seriously considered leaving for the foreign missions, Philip continued his "home missionary" work in Rome, extending his work among the prostitutes of Rome and expanding his efforts to care for the many poor pilgrims who traveled to the Eternal City but did not have any food, water or housing. During this time, Philip sought ordination and received the holy orders on May 23, 1551. A unique aspect of his apostolic work was simply engaging people in conversation, traveling through the city like Socrates, leading them to his desired topics of conversation which, of course, would hopefully bring them to Our Lord and Salvation. Using this unique approach to evangelization, he eventually drew to himself a group of enthusiastic, educated young men. This group met regularly in the evenings, prayed, read the Scriptures and the Fathers, and listened to a lecture. The group began to engage in missionary work throughout the city, and the early Oratory was born. By 1556, the Oratory was at work and the men continued their missionary activities in Rome, preaching in the churches every evening – something that had never been done before.
Although Philip himself was blessed with a zeal and gift for winning souls for the Lord, he was never a very public person and avoided the limelight. More than anything else, he enjoyed simply hearing confessions, through which he effected many conversions.
The Congregation of the Oratory received official canonical standing by papal decree on July 15, 1575, as a community of secular priests. Philip did not even put forth his own name for consideration as the superior of the society, so Pope Pius IV intervened and Philip was elected superior for life. Philip, remarkably free from any personal ambition, never desired to preside over an organization or a religious order so he established that each oratory would be self-governing – this was formally confirmed by Pope Gregory XV in 1622. Although this form of governance is common among religious communities today, it was a novelty during Philip's lifetime.
Over the centuries the Congregation of the Oratory has grown slowly and steadily. Today there are over 70 Oratories and over 500 priests in the Congregation. The members of the Oratory spend the day involved in various ministries – clearly the same kind that St. Philip Neri first established: teaching, parish work, spiritual direction, campus ministry, administration or maintaining the fabric of the community house. Some oratories are specifically connected with parishes and thus its members serve as the parish staff.
St. Philip Neri died on May 25 in 1595, the feast of Corpus Christi, at 80 years of age, after spending the day hearing confessions. He was beatified in 1615 and canonized in 1622.
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Chinese restaurant syndrome is a collection of symptoms that some people have after eating Chinese food. A food additive called monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been blamed, but it has not been proven to be the substance that causes this condition.
Alternative Names
Hot dog headache; Glutamate-induced asthma; MSG (monosodium glutamate) syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In 1968, reports of a series of serious reactions to Chinese food were first described. MSG was felt to be the cause of these symptoms. Since then, many studies have failed to show a connection between MSG and the symptoms that some people describe after eating Chinese food.
For this reason, MSG continues to be used in some meals. However, it is possible that some people are particularly sensitive to food additives, and MSG is chemically similar to one of the brain's most important chemicals, glutamate.
Chest pain Flushing
- Headache
Numbnessor burning in or around the mouth
- Sense of facial pressure or swelling
- Sweating
Signs and tests
Chinese restaurant syndrome is usually diagnosed based on the symptoms. The health care provider may ask the following questions as well:
- Have you eaten Chinese food within the past 2 hours?
- Have you eaten any other food that may contain monosodium glutamate within the past 2 hours?
The following signs may also be used to aid in diagnosis:
Abnormal heart rhythmobserved on an electrocardiogram
- Decreased air entry into the lungs
Rapid heart rate
Treatment depends on the symptoms. Most, such as headache or flushing, need no treatment.
Life-threatening symptoms require immediate medical attention. They may be similar to any other severe allergic reaction and include:
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Heart palpitations
Shortness of breath
Swelling of the throat
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As a farm machinery mechanic and writer, Dan brings a hands-on approach that only a pro can muster. Along with his In the Shop blog, Dan writes a column by the same name as well as the Shop Series for Farm Journal magazine. Always providing practical information, he is a master at tackling technical topics and making them easy for all of our readers to understand. He and his wife, Becky, live near Bouton, Iowa.
Talking with customers is the best part of my job. Talking with customers is the worst part of my job. A few quotes from actual conversations with customers during this spring's planting season might explain why I make those statements:
-Customer: "I think my planter needs a new seed transmission drive clutch." Me: "Uh, not only does it need a new clutch, but it messed up the driveshaft, so you'll need the shaft, too." Customer: "And you're just the guy to give it to me."
-Customer: " Yeah, I figured it was time to get the old girl out and start planting. Don't worry about the corn (from last year) growing in the finger units---I'll clean that out before I fill the seed boxes. Mostly I want you to repair that wiring harness where the mice gnawed through all the seed tube sensor wires."
-Customer: "I've got three seed tube sensors that aren't working. I just filled the (3 bushel) seed boxes. Is that going to be a problem, getting to the seed tube sensors?"
-Customer: "My seed monitor says I'm planting 5000 seeds per acre over my target population." Me: "Is the problem in the monitor or in the planter?" Customer: "How do I figure that out?" Me: "You'll have to dig behind the planter to see how many seeds per foot it's actually planting." Customer: "Isn't there any way to check the planter without stopping and digging?"
-Customer: "Remember how mad I was last week with this new planter?" Me: (Cautiously) "Yeahhhhh?" "Customer: "Well, I did what you said, read the manual, played around with all the buttons to see what they did, and I've got to tell you, now that I've got it figured out, this is the most fun I've ever had planting corn."
One good conversation is all it takes to help me forget all the less-than-good conversations.
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Here Keisha has used two of my favorite things from the kit, the EXCLUSIVE Medallion Clear Stamp and the XL Vintage "First National Bank" Blank Receipt Page. . .
And here's is a little detail shot of all that is included (check out the super cool vintage "Queen Seal" label and the sweet paper doilies from GCD . . .
In honor of our amazing county fair starting in just 2 weeks, I have completed a "Blue Ribbon" ATC sized album for the Project Kit this month. It has a ton of pages with simple, but elegant details. I really enjoyed putting it together. . .
Beginning this month, we have altered our Add-On Kit offerings a bit. We now have the aptly named "Antiquarian Kit" for the vintage lovers. . .
And the aptly named "Artisan Kit" for those who love details and want more coordinated embellishments and alphabets. . . Thanks to Ranjini for coming up with the super cute names!
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Mayor Don Wesely today presented the End Hunger Awards for 2000 to five area individuals who have made significant contributions to alleviating hunger in the city, state, nation and world:
"Both Johnna and Emmet have health problems and live on a limited income, so they know what it is like to have to ask for a little help," wrote Sheryl Haas of LAP in her nomination. "They are very outgoing and friendly to the clients, as well as being patient. These qualities are appreciated by the large number of families -- sometimes as many as a hundred -- that are served during a single afternoon."
"Delta has gone above and beyond the call of duty, making sure that none go hungry," wrote Jean Scali of the Lincoln Interfaith Council in her nomination. "Delta has responded to calls from many Lutheran ministers and is always willing to go back to the pantry at night and fill one more food basket. She has worked tirelessly to ensure the pantry is always stocked and has enough funds available to feed the hungry."
Assisting Mayor Wesely in the presentations was Joanne Komenda of Community Action of Nebraska, who is Chair of the Mayor's End Hunger Award Committee.