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The number of bird flu cases in China jumped Sunday to 102, including 20 deaths, the World Health Organization announced, reported CNN.
Seventy patients remain hospitalized with the virus. The WHO said there is still no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
So far the virus has mainly affected eastern China, with 11 deaths and 33 infection cases reported in Shanghai, 24 cases, including three deaths, in Jiangsu Province, 38 cases, including five deaths, in Zhejiang Province, while Anhui Province has confirmed three cases, with one ending in death.
Further afield, four people -- including one in Beijing in northern China and three in central Henan Province -- have tested positive for the H7N9 virus.
The current strain of bird flu, H7N9, was not detected in humans until last month.
A team of international experts are currently in China conducting a week-long assessment of the virus, the WHO said on Friday.
"Right now it is still an animal virus that rarely infects humans," Dr. Michael O'Leary, the head of the WHO's office in Beijing, told reporters.
On Thursday, the central government suspended wild bird sales to try to prevent the spread of the virus, although many questions remain as to the source of infection. It follows a ban on live poultry trading in affected provinces. A large number of birds have also been slaughtered, state-run Xinhua said.
O'Leary said there was legitimate reason for concern about the new virus, but suggested it was premature to begin mass culling of poultry.
"I eat chicken every day," O'Leary said with a laugh. "Chicken is of no concern at all."
Until March, the virus had only been present in birds, which is why they've become the focus of the investigation.
However, 40% of patients with H7N9 had not come into contact with poultry, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Authorities are continuing to monitor more than 1,000 people who have come into close contact with confirmed cases.


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In September 1951, Good Housekeeping magazine asked eight contributing artists to "paint bedrooms they themselves would like." A quirky idea for a magazine article, and one you're unlikely to ever see in a magazine today, but given the minor celebrity status of the illustrator in those days, why not?
Among those eight who contributed to the article was Jan Balet. I thought it might be fun to conclude this week's look at the artist with this oddball item...
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"A painful, dark story, but neatly fashioned and presented by Dowlatabadi, and effective." –the Complete Review
Praise for The Colonel
Winner of the Jan Michalski Prize for Literature
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Shortlisted for the Haus der Kulturin's International Literary Award
"Examine[s] the complexities and moral ambiguities of the experience of the poor and forgotten, mixing the brutality of that world with the lyricism of the Persian language."
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"Dowlatabadi combines the poetic tradition of his culture with the direct and unembellished everyday speech of the villages. With this highly topical new novel Mahmoud Dowlatabadi, Iran's most important novelist, sheds light on the upheavals, which haunts his country until today."
—Man Asian Literary Prize nomination citation
"A demanding and richly composed book by a novelist who stands apart."
"You feel as though you're watching a horror movie set in Iran . . . the foolish, sometimes heroic, and always pathetic victims and survivors of the Ayatollah's ghoulish revolution."
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"Dowlatabadi draws a detailed, realist picture of Iranian life, especially that of the rural poor, in language that is complex and lyrical, rather than simplistic."
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"The Colonel is a remarkable and important book . . . A masterpiece."
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"A pleasure to read . . . Dowlatabadi is heralded as one of, if not the, greatest Iranian novelists, and The Colonel bears that out. That Dowlatabadi persists, despite having been at various times imprisoned, tortured and censored, is a testament to the Iran that could be, and that still can be."
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Parenthood Post: Peter Krause and Max Burkholder discuss Asperger's, Vending Machines And More
It's been a difficult year for Peter Krause, who plays Adam on NBC's "Parenthood" (Tuesdays at 10 p.m. EST). The actor has had to fight cancer both on screen with the series' most emotional Season 4 storyline, Adam's wife Kristina (Monica Potter) battling cancer, and off screen with his father and mother's simultaneous battle with the disease.
Krause opened up to HuffPost TV via phone about his personal connections to cancer, the fear of loss and finding the humor in the most difficult times. He also assures "Parenthood" fans that what looks like a harrowing Christmas episode this week is "uplifting ... in the end."
What was your reaction when you found out about the cancer storyline for Season 4?
It put a big lump in my throat. I lost my dad to cancer in February and my mom was diagnosed with cancer in December so she's been undergoing chemotherapy. So it's been a year full of dealing with cancer both in my life and on the show.
I'm so sorry.
Yeah. It was interesting though, having it all go on at once. And my mother survived breast cancer 22 or 23 years ago.
How did being so close to the disease serve you in filming this season? Did it make some of the scenes more difficult to do?
It's difficult to go through, but that's part of the job of being an actor. Certainly, going through the things the characters did on "Six Feet Under" was challenging and difficult, but the reward was a well-told story. You know, I guess I'm saying it comes with the territory of being an actor so it wasn't especially hard or demanding or anything like that; it was just some difficult work and I think, if anything, it helped me play some of the scenes with a sense of what it's like to be with somebody day in and day out, who's going through chemotherapy treatments and how, as much as you can, you try to have some humor about things.
There was the end of the episode where Max had a sleepover with a friend and the last scene was written exactly how we played it with [Adam and Kristina] laughing in bed about the couple who'd gone to Vegas and was talking about "Zumanity." So having some humor surrounding it all is definitely something that you experience in life when you're trying to keep your spirits up and the spirits of your loved one that's going through it.
Another funny scene that came out of all of this was in that same episode when Adam went to Crosby -- with the kids in tow -- to try to get pot for Kristina.
[Laughs.] Holding Jasmine's G-string, yes. That was a very funny scene. Having those lighter moments is part of the journey and it's a funny thing because it can go from laughter to tears pretty quickly.
This season has been very well-received by both fans and critics, but was there a time when you worried that that wouldn't be the case because of the storyline?
I did at first. Sometimes in television, if there are storylines that are oft-told, people can be hypercritical of them. But I think the way that we do things on "Parenthood" is different from most shows. I don't feel like we've milked it for emotional effect. I think we've tried to follow the characters as believably as possible as they move through this in their lives and I think that that's something we've continued to do pretty well on "Parenthood" since we started. But I had some concerns that it would be, at times, melodramatic or too overwrought. I've tried, certainly, my hardest to keep it from being that way and I think that there are other times where we serve our audience by allowing them to go through something honestly. We walk across that emotional turf honestly and not try to make more of it or less of it.
We shot a scene recently for the upcoming episode (Season 4, Episode 11, titled "What To My Wondering Eye") where one of the themes is fear of loss and in this case, Adam is really afraid he's going to lose his wife. And it's my job as an actor to allow myself to really feel that fear so that's a scene coming up where I would be worried heading into it, "Oh gosh. I hope this isn't going to be too much," but I think that for those people who've experienced that fear -- certainly someone who's young and in their prime being taken before their time so to speak is something really difficult and I have some friends who've gone through that with siblings and spouses and it's a particularly difficult thing, not only losing them, but the fear that you feel at the prospect of it.
What can you tell viewers about what to expect in this week's episode?
Well, I don't want to give anything away. It's a tough episode, but I think it's really uplifting. You're going to have to travel some tough terrain with the characters, but in the end, it's an uplifting episode.
A lot of the "Parenthood" cast members talk about the freedom Jason Katims gives you with the scripts -- even though everything is written -- to ad lib and such if you want. Is there anything that stands out to you that you added this season?
It's all there and if we do anything, we put a little spin on it. The map is there and everybody follows the map of the story. It's not like anybody's adding a story or taking one a way. Sometimes, because it's a collaboration, you don't even know who ideas come from anymore, whether it's the director Larry Trilling or even another actor.
Something I particularly enjoy about working with Dax Shepard is we're constantly giving each other suggestions, running with it and seeing what happens. Not this week's episode, but the one after, which Dax Shepard directed -- and I directed the one after that --- there are some things in the wood shop that I added that were kind of funny and then he let me go crazy when we're in the bathroom of this hotel and I'm in a smoking jacket, which was just meant to be funny. So in that episode, you'll see some comical additions to the script on my end. If it's included in the script, I'm not sure it will be in the final edit, but there's something that I'm just going to refer to as the Johnson file that comes into play, which I was happy about. [Laughs.]
What's your favorite scene you've shot so far for Season 4?
I think the favorite scenes that I've filmed this year have been as a director while working with Miles Heizer. It'll be the thirteenth episode this season and it's a particularly dramatic episode for the character of Drew. As an actor, there have been many scenes I've had with Monica and Max [Burkholder] that have been very meaningful to me, but as a director, working with Miles Heizer this year has been a special experience and it's a really strong episode for him and I'm really proud of the work he does in the episode.
Max Burkholder On Kristina, Asperger's, Vending Machines And More.
"Parenthood" viewers have been fearing this week's Christmas episode (Tues., Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. EST on NBC), which sees Kristina's (Monica Potter) health taking a turn for the worse after being diagnosed with cancer earlier in Season 4.
Max Burkholder -- who plays Max, the son of Kristina and Adam Braverman (Peter Krause), on "Parenthood" -- told HuffPost TV via phone that he "cried so much" when he read the script for the NBC series' Christmas installment, titled "What to My Wondering Eyes." Below, 15-year-old Burkholder talks about Max's journey with Asperger's, Kristina's fate, missing his TV sister Sarah Ramos, seeing his TV mom smoke pot and that damn vending machine.
Max has really come a long way this season. What do you love about playing him?
I like seeing Max whenever he's in a social situation, seeing how much he's grown since the first season.
Jason Katims' son, who has Asperger's, partly inspired the character of Max. Have you met him or anyone else with Asperger's?
I have met him and I have met a few people with Asperger's. It's always an enlightening experience for me because before the show, I really didn't have much of an idea about what autism or Asperger's was. And since starting the show, I really feel like it's been a learning experience for me.
Do people come up to you who can relate to Max to thank you?
They do. When someone comes up to me and they say, "My son has Asperger's or my nephew or a friend of mine," it just makes me feel like what I'm doing can make a difference.
What goes into ensuring that Max's behavior and lines are true to someone with Asperger's?
When I was first auditioning, they brought in a doctor who specializes in children with Asperger's and he told us the basic stuff. Then, since we started shooting, every couple of episodes I have a meeting with the executive producer, and the director of the episodes, and sometimes some of the writers, and a doctor specializing in Asperger's and we just talk about what Max would be doing in certain situations, like how he would react to certain things and if everyone was over here doing this, what would Max be doing?
Is it difficult playing Max or has it gotten easier now that you're in Season 4?
It's still definitely challenging, but I feel that I've worked out who Max is so much better than in the first season so it definitely has gotten easier.
We've seen a little bit of him working with his classmates as school president. Will we see more of that in Season 4?
We won't see as many of the interactions with his classmates, but we still see a little bit of that.
Do you miss working with Sarah Ramos this season?
I do! I do miss her. A couple of times, we've been shooting a scene in the kitchen with me and Monica and Peter, and I've just been like, "Something is missing. Oh! It's Sarah."
I was crying watching the promo for this week's episode. It looks like the saddest Christmas ever.
Seriously. I almost never cry at movies or when I'm watching TV and I haven't seen the episode yet, but when I read the script, I was crying so much.
How will Max deal with Kristina's health issues during Christmas?
For Max, his connection to her and her cancer specifically is that he does not register it so much on an emotional level, more so on a practical level, like, "If Mom is not around anymore, she won't be able to drive me to school or make me eggs the way I like my eggs."
So I imagine in this week's episode, Max will struggle with her being in the hospital and Adam being there with her also.
Well, everyone in the family sort of pulls together and one of the jobs that they have to come together to do is make sure Max does not break down and have a meltdown. He has traditions on Christmas that he always does and if Mom's in the hospital, he can't do those, so some of the members of the family have to help him with that. I think it's going to be a really good episode. It's a really good family-coming-together motif.
Watching the promo, you're just thinking, "They can't kill Kristina."
[Laughs.] [Monica] is just so great on the show.
Especially this season.
The scene where Kristina was smoking pot and then Julia came over in last week's episode ...
That was hilarious! It was ridiculous!
What do you hope for Max in the rest of Season 4?
I want him to get the vending machine back!
How many times do you think Max has said vending machine this season?
Probably a good 50 times.
What do you think he'd do if he got it?
He'd get everything from that vending machine!
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My oldest sister Rita Marie Alexina LeBlanc was born 2 May 1922 and died 11 February 1925.
Another brother, Alphee Joseph Georges LeBlanc, was born 16 February 1931 who died on a date I have not yet found.
At the time my older siblings died my parents could not afford a tombstone so they were all buried in a chldren's portion of Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lawrence, MA along with other children who died and whose parents were too poor to purchase tombstones. In a way, I guess one could call it a children's "paupers" cemetery.
I have often visited where they are buried and wish I could have known them. There were six children born to my parents George LeBlanc and Rosanna Levesque LeBlanc. I often think of how difficult it must have been especially when the first two children died one month apart at such young ages.
When Tombstone Tuesday comes along each week I often think of them being "tombstone-less" so today I decided to blog in their memory.


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The Rosa Parks of flight attendants is no longer a flight attendant -- Steven Slater and JetBlue have gone their separate ways.
A spokeswoman for JetBlue says the two sides parted ways last week, but didn't elaborate on details.
Slater became a folk hero of sorts when he got into an alleged confrontation with an unruly passenger ... then grabbed two beers and high-tailed it off the plane via the plane's emergency slide.
Slater's account of what went down has since been called into question.
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iPhone 4S Drop Test 2, Screen Cracks Again!
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Another iPhone 4S drop test has confirmed that iPhone 4S may not be strong as my old iPhone 3G. iPhone 3G has been numerous times, on the side, on the edges and many a times face down, unintentionally and still works, until I switched. I think I am going to keep that iPhone 3G handy, for sometime.
This test performed by ifixyouri, dropped the phone 4 times and on the fourth time, it cracked the screen. The tester also confirmed that the area they tested the drop was debris free and as you can see from the video, the drops were not different from an accidental drop. I think I might sell my iPhone 4S and settle for a Samsung Galaxy varient, like google nexus prime!


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Papa Perv is out of his mind
Out of his F-CKING mind.
Page Six reports that Joe Simpson is apparently trying to capitalise on the death of Michael Jackson by "pitching a concept album" of MJ songs performed by Ashlee Simpson.
Say what pimp?
Like, Ashlee Simpson singing Remember the Time all pseudo emo-styles, is that what he means?
Sounds too absurd, right?
They couldn't possibly…
I mean who would…
The audacity, the crassness of it all…
If it were anyone else, I wouldn't believe it. But it's HIM. It's THEM. There is no shame where they are concerned.
So "thanks God" it's not up to him. And if the guardians of the Jackson catalogue are smart, and not blinded by greed, they'll tell Joe Simpson to put his head up his ass and laugh in his face.
This is Joe at a Lakers game last month and Ashlee this week out and about in Studio City in between shooting for Melrose Place.
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Seven Steps You Must Take In 2010 To Keep SaneSaturday, January 23rd, 2010
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Television has more of a disruptive influence on our lives and does more to affect our sanity than most other modern appliances. Since it was invented in the early 20th century, TV has slowly become an integral part of our daily lives and today influences how we think act and behave as individuals and as a society. Far from being an entertainment device, modern day television has become more of a platform for delivering incessant advertising messages, political propaganda and mind-numbing reality shows with little redeeming values.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 60 diseños de 21 diseñadores freelance.
We are 3 guys who each has a long history in web development. We are combining our efforts to create the company that we have each always wanted to work for.
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so what are you and your dog up to for turkey day (remember, be good, it's a day to be thankful and grateful and appreciate all you have…
Genetically modified ingredients can be an unwelcome and hidden guest at your Thanksgiving celebration. This year, GMO Inside, a new coalition that advocates for increased consumer awareness of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in foods, is offering tips and suggestions for consumers on how to remove unwanted GMOs from their holiday feasts. From identifying GMO–laden products and offering non-GMO alternatives to giving tips on how to help spread the word on genetically engineered foods, GMO Inside hopes to give consumers the information they need to celebrate a non-GMO Thanksgiving.
Alisa Gravitz, president, Green America said: "Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Consumers should be able to do this without worrying about feeding hidden GMOs to their loved ones. GMO Inside's Thanksgiving campaign allows people to make educated decisions about what will be served at their holiday gathering."
Some common Thanksgiving products that are suspect for GMOs include: Campbell's Tomato Soup, Wesson Canola Oil, Bruce's Yams, Hershey Milk Chocolate, Pepperidge Farm Crackers, Kraft Classic Ranch Dressing, Rice-a-Roni chicken flavored rice, Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, and Kraft's Stove Top Stuffing. GMO Inside provides alternatives to these foods here: http://gmoinside.org/launch-thanksgiving/.
If you already purchased holiday food containing GMOs, you can check to see if food containing GMOs has money-back guarantees. If it does, you can send food back to the manufacturer and ask for your money back.
Sixty countries around the world have labeled GMO foods. GMO Inside believes that all U.S. citizens have the right to know what is in the food they eat. Genetically engineered foods have not been adequately tested for human consumption. It is unethical to put an experimental technology into the food Americans feed their families without providing information on the label that allows Americans to choose whether or not their food contains GMOs. Americans deserve to know if there are GMOs inside.
and here are some no no foods to not feed your pooch
and instead of and/or in addition to eating turkey, you could adopt one… Adopting a turkey is a great way to give "turkey day" a new, kind meaning.
Anyone want to adopt me??? LOL…
here are some yummy sounding recipe items…
a turkey day feast for pooches
If you're looking for a delicious grain-free treat for your pooch, follow a standard turkey meatball recipe and omit the breadcrumbs. Here is one of our grain-free personal favorites:
1 lb. ground turkey
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sweet basil
1 1/2 tsp. parsley
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup romano or parmesan cheese
Mix all ingredients together and roll into small balls. Place shaped meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.


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The first of five articles concentrating on whole number dynamics, ideas of general dynamical systems are introduced and seen in concrete cases.
This article extends the discussions in "Whole number dynamics I". Continuing the proof that, for all starting points, the Happy Number sequence goes into a loop or homes in on a fixed point.
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You have had 10 years to get used to Windows XP............and support stops January 2014.
Windows 8 will be released by then, so you might try get on the beta testing programme ............... a good way to learn IMO. I did beta testing for Windows 7.
Everyone I know that has moved from XP to Windows 7 likes Windows 7 and doesn't want to go back. That was certainly NOT the case with Vista!
I think that the only reason to stick with XP would be if you have legacy support issues or you are running on very old equipment.
I have Windows 7 64bit running on a laptop with 3GB of DDR2/800 RAM, onboard graphics, and a 2.1GHz dual core processor, and it runs just fine. I have worked on a couple of similar boxes and the experience was equally impressive. Damn thing is so good my wife has confiscated it, and she is an XP user at work.
On the other hand, I have Vista 32bit running on a 2.17GHz single core with 1.5GB of DDR1/400 & 333MHz RAM [Via VT400 chipset? it takes 400 in slot 0 and 333 in the other two] and a dedicated ATI graphics card with 256MB of DDR2 RAM. It pretty much runs like a dog, even with all the eye candy, bells, and whistles turned off.
XP runs far better on machines of a lesser specification it would seem, although I haven't tried Windows 7 on a single core setup.............yet.
I also don't believe that XP properly recognises and uses multicore processors in general computer use. Sure games, CAD, and graphics packages will do it, as they usually take over from the OS.
If you think about it, XP is a 2001 OS and IIRC multicores didn't hit the streets 'til 2003, and then only in servers. You didn't really see them in quantity until late 2005/early 2006 when Vista was due out.
I know that AMD have a program that is supposed to improve XP's performance with their multicores, and that Microsoft have one for Intel platforms. I would say that both of these are frigs rather than fixes.
I did read a little while ago that Microsoft had announced Windows 7 TPC ("Thin PC") edition, which is supposed to let businesses continue with older hardware, amongst other things, like promoting Office 365?
I would guess that they will do the same for Windows 8, which I don't expect to be any more demanding from a hardware viewpoint, or complexity of the UI.
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Underberg, Cathedral Peak, Little Switzerland, Swartberg, Bergville , Champagne castle, Cathkin Park , Durban, Himeville, Champagne Valley , Kamberg (Town), Winterton
Wonderful part of our country - good for the soul!
Always magical, clean fresh air - and so many places to visit - from historical sites, to coffee shops and country markets and of course hiking and birding trails. The snow this past weekend was an added bonus.
Scenery, a drive through Himeville, drinks at resorts in the area.
The Berg is great, lots to do.
Very beautiful place. Friendly people everywhere we went.
The Sani Pass
From the Afrikaans 'Drakensberge' (meaning Dragon's Mountain) the Drakensberg comprises several impressive peaks with a maximum height of 3000m in the eastern region of the Great Escarpment which surrounds the Southern African Plateau. It creates a natural border between several countries; including Eastern Cape Province, Lesotho, Kwa-Zulu Natal, the Free State, Mpumalanga and even Limpopo,a total distance of roughly 1000km.
Whilst holidaying in the Drakensberg area there are a multitude of activities for the
family, adventurous hikers or ambitious mountain bikers to partake in. The Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre is located in Champagne Valley and is a great day out for the whole family. There are bird shows at 10:30am every day, excepting Fridays when the centre is closed for the day.
There are many fantastic hiking trails ranging from an outdoor stroll to more physically challenging hikes. Ensure that you are aware of the level of difficulty and follow proper safety precautions before attempting any of these walks.
Mountain biking is catered for with a variety of MTB tracks, testing all cyclists from novice to expert. Sani Spoors offers some great single tracks, after purchasing a permit at the office before setting off. Their trails range from 3km to 15km and can be used by runners as well.
Dragon Rock Reptile centre is also found Champagne Valley and comes highly recommended for families and those wanting to be taken out of their 'comfort zone'. Visitors to the centre will be allowed to hold various reptiles whilst learning about their value in our environment.
The Drakensberg Canopy Tour is a must if you are wanting to see the stunning views on offer from the tree tops in Blue Grotto Forest. Follow a zip-line through the forest, resting at tree and cliff platforms along the way.
Tourists visiting the Drakensberg in the Kwa-Zulu Natal area are encouraged to journey through to Kamberg to view the rock art left behind by the San people many years ago. A visit to the Kwa-Zulu Weavers will allow you to take home a small, locally hand-crafted souvenir as a memento of your trip.
For the more adventurous, Drakensburg Ballooning with Westline offers the incredible opportunity to view the Drakensberg from the comfort of a hot-air balloon. Breath-taking views of the mountain-range at sunrise make for fantastic photographic memories to take with you when you leave. Westline also offers helicopter flips over the region.
One cannot visit the Drakensberg without viewing the second highest waterfall in the world. Tugela Falls has a drop of a massive 947m and is an impressive sight. Whether it is to tick it off your bucket list or to bask in the sheer beauty of nature itself, Tugela Falls is a must for all Drakensberg visitors.
Walkerbouts Inn provides farm-style food made from local ingredients. Patrons can expect a good hearty meal and fantastic hospitality. A great place to rest for the weary traveller.
Visitors wanting to sample some of the local foods would do well to try out The Caterpillar and Catfish Cookhouse. The Pint o' Prawns favourite provides a taste of the sea for those hankering for seafood.
Living Life Station Café is a renovated Train Station which provides light meals and a pleasant atmosphere. Other restaurants with a more 'bistro-vibe' include Bingelela and Scrumpy Jacks (a local favourite).
If it is a quick cuppa that you are looking for then the aptly named The Giant's Cup Tea Garden and Restaurant is a great place to stop off. With the option of a light meal, this tea garden provides a quiet spot to collect your thoughts and take in the awesome views.
For the holidaying family, the quaint 'Duck and Dolittle' is a beautiful farmyard restaurant with a petting area. Mom and Dad can have a relaxing meal whilst the kids are kept entertained by the farmyard animals outside.
Moorcroft Manor and Sanford Park Country Hotel provide a fine dining option for those who want to dress up for an evening of elegance. The venues both provide patrons with some exquisite dishes and plenty of variety.
For those away on family holiday or with a group of friend, self catering is the most inexpensive way to go. The Drakensberg offer a multitude of choices throughout the region. Some of the more popular, and best priced place include Elands Valley Lodge, Ripon Country Cottage, and Glade Farm.
Good food, a warm atmosphere, and affordable rates can be expected for those looking to stay at B&Bs in the Drakensberg. Some favourites include Under the Berg Bed and Breakfast, Ikosana Lodge, and Amazian Mountain River Lodge.
Gorgeous surrounds, relaxation and luxury are all on the cards for those choosing to stay at the stunning Health and Sports Resorts in the region. Little Switzerland is the place to go for pure opulent luxury, while the Champagne Sports Resorts is a golfer's dream.
Air: The Drakensberg doesn't have an itself doesn't have an airport. However, you can fly into George airport and drive the 70kms into Knysna. There are car rental agencies available at the airport, and most can be booked online.
Car Rental: Getting around the Drakensber is easiest by 4x4. There are plenty of car rental agencies in the more built-up areas in the region, and most can be booked online.
Taxis/cabs: There are limited taxi services available in certain parts of the Drakensberg. These tend to be quite pricey if you intend to travel further that a few kilometers in them.
The Drakensberg is commonly misspelt as Drakensburg, Drackensberg, Drakensberg Mountain, Drackenburg, Drakensberg Range
The Drakensberg is also known as uKhahlamba (Barrier of Spears) by the Zulu.
It's highest peak is Thabana Ntlenyana, measuring an impressive 3,484 metres (11,424ft).
The world's second highest waterfall (Tugela /Thukela Falls) with a total drop of 947m is found in this mountain range.
Tugela Falls is the source of the Orange River (Southern Africa's longest river).
The Drakensberg has some 299 bird species, which is around 37% of the land-based birdlife of southern Africa.
In Potgietersrus, the Drakensberg is known as the Strydpoort Mountains.
The most popular hike in the range is up Cathedral Peak, also know as Mponjwana (Little Horn) by the local Amangwane people.
The Drakensberg is home to historical San paintings on the Kwa-Zulu Natal and Lesotho border.
The Drakensberg Region is home to the world famous Drakensberg Boy's Choir.
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News and updates on potential cures for type-1 diabetes, that are in human (or clinical) trials.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Type-1 Impact on the Brain
CarbDM recently hosted a talk by Dr. Tandy Aye, who studies the impact of type-1 diabetes on developing brains. That sounded to me like a very interesting talk, so I attended. Below are my notes. Please remember that these are my thoughts on the topic (not Dr. Aye's!) and that I only wrote a little during the talk, so most of this is from memory.
Historical Background
Diabetes effects on many parts of the body has been well known for decades, however study of type-1 diabetes's effects on the brain started in 1985. Various IQ type tests have been used, and also various brain imaging technologies. When a new brain imaging technique is developed, it is first applied to adults, and then to children, and then the next advance comes along, and the cycle repeats.
Doing brain imaging on child is more difficult than for adults, because most of these technologies require the patient to lie vary still, in a small, enclosed space, sometimes while the machine makes strange noises or vibrates. Children are not good at this. However, a major breakthrough was to have a monitor play movies that the kids could watch, and that would freeze if the kid moved. This quickly teaches the kid not to move!
Brain Studies
Various brain studies have been published since 1985, mostly on adults, but a few on children. A good summary (actually a meta-analysis) of the adult studies was published by Gaudieri in 2008.
Aye's pilot study included just under 30 children with type-1 diabetics, ran for a few years (3?), and is complete and published. Dr. Aye had originally submitted a study proposal for a large multi-site study that would have told us a lot about how type-1 effects brain development. That study was rejected because the reviewers thought that children would never sit still in an MRI machine long enough to get a clear image. One of the main goals of this pilot study was to prove to the reviewers that children could do that (if properly motivated and supported). This part of the trial was a complete success as the much larger study has now been approved.
A second, much larger study (about 200 children) that Dr. Aye is also participating in, has started, but is still underway. Dr. Aye could only share some of the data from the patients when they started the study, but nothing about what happened during the study.
There are three conclusions which I took away from the talk. These conclusions come from Dr. Aye's completed small trial, from the initial measurements from the much larger trial, and (to a lessor degree) from the summary of all previous research, and especially the 2008 meta-analysis.
First, Type-1 diabetes does appear to effect the brain, although as a small effect. For example, adults with type-1 have decreased grey matter density, on average, as compared to non-type-1s. White matter (a different part of the brain) is expected to grow during childhood, but (on average) grows less or not at all in type-1 diabetics. There were some differences in neurons, as well. None of these changes pushed type-1 diabetics outside the normal range of human growth. They were just statistical differences in overall populations.
Second, this effect (overall) is not good. Gaudieri's meta analyses showed an over all decrease in IQ by about 5 points. That's an average over all the people involved in all the different studies that were included in the meta analysis. Verbal IQ scores seemed to be effected the most. Some other IQ tests were not effected at all. Another study showed that type-1s with A1c above 8.8 had a about 9% lower numbers than those with A1c below 7.4. (My notes are unclear if this one one specific test, or all tests, or what.)
Note: I do not want to get into an argument about the accuracy or "truthfulness" of IQ tests. If you don't believe in the accuracy or truthfulness of standard IQ tests, then you probably should not be reading this post at all. Dr. Aye stressed that all of her tests were aimed at general IQ, not specific scholastic achievement. Obviously, the arguments about the usefulness of these tests (compared to other tests, or no tests) are endless.
Third, type-1's effect on the brain is correlated with high BG levels, not with low BG levels. (But see the "correlation vs. causation" discussion below.) This focus on high BGs is a major change of view from the previous conventional wisdom. I can remember very clearly being told (when my daughter was diagnosed, before 2008) that low BGs might effect brain development, and especially that there was nervousness that seizures specifically were bad for the developing brain. But the data generally does not support this nervousness Instead, it suggests that high BG numbers are correlated with whatever is hurting the brain. (Much like high BG numbers are associated with other bad, long term side effects of type-1.)
The analysis of low BG looked at two different measures: first, the number of seizures that child had, and second, the overall-lifetime A1c. The first is tied to "short deep" low BG numbers, and the second to "long average" low BG numbers. But neither was associated with lower IQs. (Side note: about 1/3 of the kids in the pilot study had at least one seizure. I had no idea they were that common.)
The analysis of high BG numbers looked at he overall-lifetime A1c, and that showed a very clear correlation to lower Verbal IQ (not to other IQ measurements). The graph showed generally higher verbal IQs at A1c of 6, and linearly dropping as the A1c rose to 9.
There was some discussion about "correlation vs. causation" for this data, as there should be.
One of the parents in the audience pointed out that the flow of causality might flow from IQ to low A1c, and not the other way around. I thought this was an excellent point. He pointed out that kids with higher IQ might remember more of their boluses. They might be better at dosing, or they might just be more careful and thoughtful about managing their type-1 diabetes. Therefore, high IQ might be a cause of lower A1c, and not the other way around (higher A1c causing lower IQ). The big study is likely to provide strong data in this area, since it will measure IQ at the start and at the end of a multi-year test period.
Of course, we know that one of the long term bad side effects of type-1 diabetes is peripheral nerve damage ("Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy") , and this is correlated with high A1c numbers. So it is very reasonable to think that high A1c numbers might cause nerve damage in the brain as well.
So at the end of the day, we need to wait for the larger clinical trial to get data to answer the causality question. And even then: one study is unlikely to answer all the questions, but it would be a nice start.
(An unrelated note, but I found interesting: is that people who were depressed tended to have noticeably higher A1c numbers. I think this data came mostly from adults, but it makes sense to me, and was an important reminder that -- especially with type-1 diabetes -- a positive outlook really does help. Also, while numbers are very important to managing type-1 diabetes, they are not the be-all and end-all of management feelings do matter.)
Thanks very much to CarbDM for organizing this event!
Joshua Levy
All the views expressed here are those of Joshua Levy, and nothing here is official JDRF, JDCA, or CarbDM news, views, policies or opinions. My blog contains a more complete non-conflict of interest statement.
Clinical Trials Blog: http://cureresearch4type1diabetes.blogspot.com
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5 comments:
- anurago said...
Any comment on this claim of islet based PhaseIII treatment.
Regards Anurag
- November 1, 2012 at 11:26 PM
- Ryan Kempt said...
Interesting, but unsurprising conclusions drawn. The torment and damage seems endless with T1D. On a somewhat unrelated note, thank you very much for all of your blog posts - they are something I check very often.
- November 2, 2012 at 12:04 AM
- Joshua Levy said...
Anurago: I do not consider islet transplants to be a cure for type-1, because you need to take immune suppressive drugs for the rest of your life. To me, that is just trading one treatment for another. It's not a cure. Now a transplant that did not require immune suppression, that would be completely different! But that drug is being tested just to improve transplant results, so it's not a cure in my book, or even part of a cure.
Joshua Levy
- November 2, 2012 at 6:41 AM
- grivin mark said...
Thanks for sharing your experience. I think the pump itself is a great device, and I wouldn't go back to having 5 shots a day with an insulin pen.http://www.track3.com
- November 14, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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Of course it is early in spring training, but one has to like the initial attitude coming from the team's leaders, that being David Wright and Johan Santana. On the day after Wright said the team's goal is to win the World Series, Santana echoed that sentiment.
Said Santana: "My plan is to definitely win the World Series. That's what we want to do… Whatever they want to say, that's fine for us. We're just going to play and have fun at the same time. That's what baseball is all about."
Ok, maybe they don't see the criticism, or maybe they are ignoring it, but either way winning begins with attitude.
Part of Santana's attitude is coming from the fact he said he arm feels good and he has full extension. Quite honestly, it's all about pitching and that starts with him.


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Scoreless draw snaps a brief two-game losing streak, but the Revs are left wanting more
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The general consensus in the New England Revolution locker room following last weekend's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Crew was that the Revs' improved performance was worthy of a draw. On Saturday night after the Revs and San Jose Earthquakes played to a scoreless draw at Gillette Stadium, the sentiment was the same, with the Revs feeling that their performance was deserving of the full three points rather than just one.
Perhaps most promising from New England's perspective was the clean sheet, the club's second of the season. Recent weeks have seen the Revs give away goals because of defensive miscues and individual mistakes, but they largely did away with those problems against the Earthquakes, a team which scored four goals against the New York Red Bulls just one week ago.
"First and foremost, we've been solid," said head coach Steve Nicol. "We're happy with a clean sheet … it probably took us about 10 minutes to get settled, but after that we ran the game. But just that little bit of quality in the final third let us down. Preston (Burpo) made a good save in the second half, but I think overall we deserved to win the game. We were disciplined and we defended pretty well, but just that quality was missing in the final third."
New England was on top for much of the game and came closest to scoring the decisive goal in the 62nd minute, when Senegalese midfielder Joseph Niouky – not known for his scoring prowess – struck the left post with a blistering 35-yard shot.
It wasn't surprising that the Revolution almost broke the deadlock considering the amount of chances created at both ends, but Niouky would've been an unlikely goal-scoring source, to say the least. Entering this match, he'd only attempted three shots all season, and none of them had hit the target.
"A couple inches one way and he's a hero," said Pat Phelan, who filled in as a makeshift central defender with both Darrius Barnes (R midfoot sprain) and Emmanuel Osei (R leg infection) sidelined.
Niouky's missed attempt was one of several forays into the attacking third for the Revs, who fired 11 total shots but forced Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon into just four saves. New England made good use of its width and continuously poured crosses into the box, but on each occasion either the accuracy on the pass was missing or the finish simply wasn't there.
The Revolution also worked hard to earn a season-high eight corner kicks, and although rookie defender Seth Sinovic came close to turning in Marko Perovic's near-post service in the 53rd minute, nothing much came from the set pieces.
"The final connection – the finish (was missing)," said rookie Zak Boggs, who made his second consecutive start at left midfield. "We had a lot of crosses tonight – I don't know if you have the stats, but there were a lot of crosses that went through the middle – so it's just getting a [touch] on it."
With the Revolution unable to find the back of the net, the club's winless streak was extended to six games (0-4-2) in the league and seven games (0-5-2) in all competitions. Despite back-to-back quality performances against the Crew and Earthquakes, the Revs have taken just one point from a possible six, and it would be understandable for the frustration under those circumstances to take hold.
However, the Revs players have managed to keep the results in perspective and are doing what they can to focus on the positives.
"I think we did a lot of good things tonight," said defender Kevin Alston, who returned to the starting lineup after recovering from a right hamstring strain. "We possessed a lot more, we were a lot more organized. We had plenty of chances, (we were) just unlucky not to put one away. But I think we can take a lot away from this game."
Boggs agreed that had a bounce or two gone the Revs' way, perhaps the result would've been different.
"It's just the way soccer is," he said. "Obviously, you need to be committed and you need to work hard – which I think we've been doing – but sometimes you need some luck, too."


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Fulham have parted company with boss Martin Jol after the club's terrible run of form.
Jol joined Fulham back in June 2011 and many good things were expected of him, he guided Fulham to ninth place in his first season in charge of the club. They finished on 52 points, joint with Liverpool.
But things could only get worse for the Cottagers, and they finished 12th the next season, which still wasn't considered as a bad result.
Now, however, the situation at Craven Cottage has reached rock bottom, with Fulham currently sitting in 18th spot.
It is most definitely time for a change and even Jol admitted that himself.
"Our poor form and results this season are undeniable, and Fulham supporters deserve better," said Fulham chairman Shahid Khan in a statement.
Saturday's game against West Ham appeared to be the final straw for Jol, and the 3-0 loss certainly was it for the under-pressure boss.
Rene Meulensteen has been placed in temporary charge at the club, and it is questionable if Fulham already had him in mind for next manager when they hired him.
Although, I do not believe it is all Jol's fault I do think that it is a time for change at the club who sit three points from safety.
Fulham need to start performing, or will face life in the Championship next season. A time of worry for Fulham fans?
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St. Bonaventure Men Claim Second Consecutive A-10 Title
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GENEVA, OHIO – After four days of competition, the St. Bonaventure men earned their second consecutive championship title at the Atlantic 10 Men's Swimming and Diving Championship in Geneva, Ohio.
Leading the way for St. Bonaventure, who finished with 718 team points, was sophomore Michael Pilyugin. Pilyugin was named the Most Outstanding Performer after winning six gold medals in the meet along with setting individual meet records in the 200-yd freestyle (1:36.35) and the 200-yd backstroke (1:45.14). Pilyugin also finished first in the 100-yd backstroke (48.54) and was a member of three A-10 record setting relay teams (200-yd freestyle, 400-yd freestyle and 800-yd freestyle).
La Salle's Mattias Glenesk was honored as the Most Outstanding Rookie Performer after finishing fifth overall in the 500-yd freestyle (4:30.31) along with breaking an A-10 record that had stood for 31 years in the 1,650-yd freestyle with a time of 15:20.48. Massachusetts' Joshua Koppel was named the meet's Most Outstanding Diver after placing first in both the men's 1-meter dive (310.70) and the 3-meter dive (303.75).
Also standing out in today's finals was St. Bonaventure's Viacheslav Shchukin along with La Salle's Johan Roth and George Mason's Danny Camozzo. Shchukin posted an A-10 record time of 43.42 in the 100-yd freestyle while La Salle's Johan Roth posted an NCAA "B" Cut in the 200-yd breaststroke with a time of 1:59.15 en route to earning gold in the event. Camozzo recorded an A-10 record time of 1:47.36 in the 200-yd butterfly.
Runner-up Massachusetts finished with 624 points followed by George Mason (591), La Salle (403), Saint Louis (385), George Washington (366) and Fordham (284).
2014 A-10 Swimming & Diving Awards
Most Outstanding Performer: Michael Pilyugin, St. Bonaventure
Most Outstanding Rookie: Mattias Glenesk, La Salle
Most Outstanding Diver: Joshua Koppel, Massachusetts
Coach of the Year: Sean McNamee, St. Bonaventure
Diving Coach of the Year: Mandy Hixon, Massachusetts


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Aug. 14, 2014
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jud Hall, who spent the past three seasons as the volunteer coach for the Ohio State men's lacrosse team, has been promoted to director of player development for the program. In his new role, Hall will serve as the team's life skills director, oversee the community service efforts and manage all camps and clinics. He will retain responsibility for the team's man down defense and goalies.
"Jud has been an incredibly important member of our coaching staff over the past three seasons and has made a significant impact on our men both on and off the field," Nick Myers, Ohio State head coach, said. "He has consistently shown a relentless approach to improve as a coach and has a very bright future in Division I ahead of him. We are excited we have the opportunity to promote Jud and add the life skills and community outreach coordinator responsibilities to his plate for this upcoming season."
As the life skills director, Hall will organize speakers and workshops for the team throughout the year. Plans are underway for seminars in resume building, career networking, financial planning, nutrition education and more.
In the community, members of the program have volunteered more than 1,800 hours the last three seasons combined. The Buckeyes work with a number of programs and groups, from the Ronald McDonald House, to Second and Seven Foundation and the World War II Honor Flight.
"I am very grateful to Coach Myers and the Buckeye family for the opportunity I have had here over the past three years," Hall said. "I am very excited to add the life skill development component to my role and look forward to doing all I can to continue helping the young men and the Buckeye lacrosse program."
With the Buckeyes, Hall has mentored two goalies to three all-league accolades. Greg Dutton finished the 2012 season in the Top 7 nationally in both goals-against average and save percentage and was 16th nationally in 2013 while this past season, Scott Spencer, who took over as the starter midway through the year after Dutton suffered a season-ending injury, was second in the ECAC in both gaa and sv%. The man down defense ranked 11th in the NCAA in 2012 and Hall helped guide the Buckeye clearing game to a .918 percentage in 2014, ranking third in the NCAA.
A native of Upper Arlington, Ohio, Hall is a 2011 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was a team captain as both a junior and senior. Hall was a part of back-to-back North Coast Athletic Conference championship squads in 2010 and `11 and the team participated in the NCAA tournament all four years (2008-11). He was a first team all-league selection in 2010 and an honorable mention choice in 2009. Hall earned his bachelor's degree from OWU in sociology and anthropology and also completed a minor in history.
At Upper Arlington High School, Hall was a member of state championship teams in 2005, `06 and `07. The Golden Bears won the 2007 Midwest title and were Midwest runner-up twice. He was a high school All-American in 2007.


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An experiment: philosophy in a hotel stairway. The "Philosophy of the Art of Life" has been articulated in 17 books by Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Schmid and is intended to give a moment of pause and contemplation about the fundamental principles and possible manifestations of the art of life. This means living life so that one can say "yes" to the self, even when it is not easy or pleasant, but more difficult and painful, filled by an entire range of possible experiences, fulfilled by the full savoring and conscious practice of living..
The sentences were personally chosen by the philosopher for the hotel from a wide selection of publications. They have been arranged by their content into three groupings that begin at the bottom of the stairs on the ground floor and continue up to the mansard: introduction, main section, and climax. One finds sentences such as:
A view from above, from without, relativizes the narrow, immobile set of relations over which the gravity of the factual holds sway.
Explanations can be found on the display plaque on the ground floor and in the bookshop, where the philosopher´s current publications are on sale.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Redskins filed an appeal on Thursday to overturn a U.S. government tribunal decision that canceled the NFL team's trademarks because the panel considered the name and logo disparaging to Native Americans.
In a 2-1 decision, a Patent and Trademark Office administrative tribunal voted in June to cancel six trademarks. The Redskins appealed the ruling to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
"We believe that the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ignored both federal case law and the weight of the evidence, and we look forward to having a federal court review this obviously flawed decision," Bob Raskopf, trademark attorney for the Redskins, said in a statement.
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Grant Allen creates tasty treats for Boxing Day.
These recipes are for Boxing Day, with some ideas of how to use up leftovers in a tasty way, and try to return to a healthy diet.
Instead of diving into the fridge for a bowl of leftover trifle, I'm going to try and start the day on a healthy note with a smoothie. Gather up all the leftover berries and fruit and blitz with some yoghurt and juice.
You can also drizzle honey over apple halves, bake in the oven and top them off by sprinkling with leftover berries and muesli.
We are presuming Boxing Day will be hot, and you will have little desire to spend time at the stove after yesterdays' efforts.
One of 2012's food trends has been raw food. The philosophy behind this is that raw, organic, wholesome, local and seasonal food in its purest form - the best that nature can offer - is the best for our bodies.
Raw food recipes involve minimum heat, use natural seasonings and keep the ingredients as close as possible to raw. They offer fine ideas for summer eating when we crave food that is fresh and light.
This recipe for tomato soup is adapted from the cookbook Raw Food Kitchen by Dunja Gulin.
As tomatoes are at their ripest and best, make this soup for a simple Boxing Day lunch.
Okay, you've been good all day and that leftover ham still has to be dealt to. This would make a tasty tea.
What are you going to do with the rest of that leftover ham?
Here's a classic French idea that converts it into a stylish offering and makes a change from endless ham sandwiches. You probably won't feel like making this on Boxing Day but you could start the process by cutting the meat off the bone and cubing it. Cover and store in the fridge.
Save for New Year's Eve
I'm also looking ahead to New Year's Eve and suggest that you store away some Christmas Day leftovers to enable you to provide for a party with minimal fuss (or food cost). I'll provide recipes next week but here are some steps to take in preparation:
* Trim off all the meat from your roast lamb, beef, turkey or ham and freeze.
* Gather up leftover berries and freeze.
* Keep the Christmas cake in an airtight container in a cool place.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with California business, community and agricultural leaders to discuss the Administration's strategy to strengthen the U.S. economy and to highlight what passage of the American Jobs Act will mean for Californians.
"The American Jobs Act provides common-sense steps we can take right now to put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans, without adding a dime to the deficit," said Vilsack. "In California, this Act will provide a tax cut for over 710,000 businesses, support the jobs of 37, 300 teachers and first responders and immediately provide over 51,500 construction workers a job improving highways and other critical infrastructure. A typical household in California, with a median income of around $56,000, will receive a tax cut of around $1,740.
In Sacramento, Secretary Vilsack led a White House Business Council roundtable that is part of a series of meetings that are being held across the country to give senior Obama Administration officials an opportunity to hear directly from business leaders about their ideas on how to grow the economy. The roundtables are also intended to educate participants about USDA programs and other federal resources that help businesses, residents and communities. After the meeting, he spoke about the American Jobs Act at the Port of West Sacramento.
The American Jobs Act was sent to Capitol Hill and the Obama Administration is calling on Congress to act on it immediately. The Act has five components that will create jobs and strengthen California's economy:
1 - Tax Cuts to Help America's Small Businesses Hire and Grow
The President's plan will cut the payroll tax in half to 3.1% for employers on the first $5 million in wages, providing broad tax relief to all businesses but targeting it to the 98 percent of firms with wages below this level. In California, 710,000 firms will receive a payroll tax cut under the American Jobs Act.
2 - Putting Workers Back on the Job While Rebuilding and Modernizing America
The President's plan includes $50 billion in immediate investments for highways, transit, rail and aviation, helping to modernize an infrastructure that now receives a grade of "D" from the American Society of Civil Engineers and putting hundreds of thousands of construction workers back on the job. Of the investments for highway and transit modernization projects, the President's plan will make immediate investments of at least $3,963,800,000 in California that could support a minimum of approximately 51,500 local jobs.
The President is proposing to invest $35 billion to prevent layoffs of up to 280,000 teachers, while supporting the hiring of tens of thousands more and keeping cops and firefighters on the job. These funds would help states and localities avoid and reverse layoffs now, and will provide $3,621,300,000 in funds to California to support up to 37,300 educator and first responder jobs.
The President is proposing a $25 billion investment in school infrastructure that will modernize at least 35,000 public schools – investments that will create jobs, while improving classrooms and upgrading our schools to meet 21st century needs. California will receive $2,812,600,000 in funding to support as many as 36,600 jobs.
The President is proposing to invest $15 billion in a national effort to put construction workers on the job rehabilitating and refurbishing hundreds of thousands of vacant and foreclosed homes and businesses. California could receive about $1,853,700,000 to revitalize and refurbish local communities, in addition to funds that would be available through a competitive application.
The President's plan proposes $5 billion of investments for facilities modernization needs at community colleges. Investment in modernizing community colleges fills a key resource gap, and ensures these local, bedrock education institutions have the facilities and equipment to address current workforce demands in today's highly technical and growing fields. California could receive $1,131,100,000 in funding in the next fiscal year for its community colleges.
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3 - Pathways Back to Work for Americans Looking for Jobs
Drawing on the best ideas of both parties and the most innovative states, the President is proposing the most sweeping reforms to the unemployment insurance (UI) system in 40 years help those without jobs transition to the workplace. This could help put the 1,023,000 long-term unemployed workers in California back to work.
Alongside these reforms, the President is reiterating his call to extend unemployment insurance, preventing 356,900 people looking for work in California from losing their benefits in just the first 6 weeks. And, across the country, the number saved from losing benefits would triple by the end of the year.
The President is proposing a new Pathways Back to Work Fund to provide hundreds of thousands of low-income youth and adults with opportunities to work and to achieve needed training in growth industries. Pathways Back to Work could place 19,800 adults and 58,600 youths in jobs in California.
4 - Tax Relief for Every American Worker and Family
The President's plan will expand the payroll tax cut passed last December by cutting workers payroll taxes in half next year. A typical household in California, with a median income of around $56,000, will receive a tax cut of around $1,740.
5 - Fully Paid for as Part of the President's Long-Term Deficit Reduction Plan
To ensure that the American Jobs Act is fully paid for, the President will call on the Joint Committee to come up with additional deficit reduction necessary to pay for the Act and still meet its deficit target. Last week, the President released a detailed plan to show how we can do that while achieving the additional deficit reduction necessary to meet the President's broader goal of stabilizing our debt as a share of the economy.


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Lisakathleen necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 104 diseños de 19 diseñadores freelance.
Common Ground Montessori Learning Community
We are a group of parents who are working together to found a highly environmentally and socially conscious child-inspired learning community, which will include a school, (eventually for toddlers (a parented program) through high school), many opportunities for family participation, synergistic relationships between our community and businesses, and a strong support network for our parents and teachers to also pursue their own interests. Our school program will follow the Montessori philosophy, and our goal is to support children in finding their places as conscious, empowered citizens of the world.
We will involve seniors in our program, create a family/baby/teen friendly community space in our buildings, and have a full-time outdoor supervisor so that any child can be outdoors at any time. Children will have opportunities to garden, indoors and out, year-round (we are in Calgary, Canada, so this will require a greenhouse or atrium).
We have chosen the name Common Ground for a number of reasons. It refers to the collaborative nature of our project, which will include consensus-based decision making at the board level and throughout, including amongst the children. It refers to the Earth, in a gardening kind of way, as well as in a "we ALL live here" kind of way. It feels a bit like a coffee shop, which implies the community is also for parents and adults.
Parents who are looking for alternative education for their children, including parents who want a strong language background, integrated arts and music, a highly environmentally and socially conscious environment, and an emphasis on thinking outside-the-box. We will appeal to a range of socio-economic backgrounds, as we will offer a highly accessible tuition assistance program. We are not trying to create an exclusive program, though our program will definitely appeal to both entrepreneurs and forward-thinking corporate types.
We need a logo that is very professional, but still somewhat reminiscent of our hippie roots;) The hippies need to know that we are their peeps, and so do the corporate types (Common Ground, right?).
We hope you enjoy working on our project! We are very excited to see what you will create.
Brown and green base colours, maybe a third colour (blue or gold).
Needs to work in grey-scale.
Please avoid puke-green. We'd prefer some shade of "plain old green green".
We want "Common Ground" in larger print, and "Montessori Learning Community" below in smaller print, like a tagline. We'd like to include some reference to the Earth, and possibly some reference to children. Children could be represented by plants/sprouts. The attached file includes two ideas that we think would be good places to start.
Simplicity is good.
We won't be using the logo separate from the name, so integrated would be best.
We'll need grey-scale files as well as colour files. I think eps and jpg, CMYK and RGB, with a small and large version of each, for web and print use, would be perfect, or whatever combinations is standard or makes the most sense to be easily adapted to a variety of online and print uses.
Can't wait!
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