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Multi_center Study to Evaluate the Effect of N-3 Fatty Acids (OMEGA-3) on Arrhythmia Recurrence in Atrial Fibrillation (AFFORD)
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|Atrial Fibrillation
|Drug: OMEGA-3 Drug: Placebo soybean oil
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most common arrhythmia of clinical importance. The prevalence of AF in the general population has been estimated to be just below 1%, or 300,000 Canadians, and rising. Current strategies in AF to preserve normal sinus rhythm include pharmacological therapy with agents that demonstrate intermediate efficacy and significant adverse effects. Newer non-pharmacological strategies such as pulmonary vein ablation are suitable for only a minority of patients and are an expensive method of treatment. As a result, simple, safe, inexpensive and effective strategies to treat AF and preserve sinus rhythm are required given the great health and financial burden that this condition represents to our society.
Omega-3 or "n-3" polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 fatty acids) represent a novel approach to the prevention and treatment of AF. N-3 fatty acids have known anti-arrhythmic properties and are associated with a lower risk of sudden (arrhythmic) death. Additionally, n-3 fatty acids have significant anti-inflammatory properties and potential anti-oxidant effects. Higher consumption of non-fried fish was recently shown to confer a lower incidence of new onset AF in elderly adults. N-3 fatty acids might therefore represent a useful strategy for maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with AF, given their potential to act on several mechanisms simultaneously. We seek to test this hypothesis in the current clinical trial proposal.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|337 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
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|Phase 3 A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multi-center Study to Evaluate the Effect of Long-chain N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (OMEGA-3) on Arrhythmia Recurrence in Atrial Fibrillation
|Study Start Date :
|March 2009
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|December 2012
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|May 2013
Active Comparator: OMEGA-3
Long-Chain N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (OMEGA-3)
Drug: OMEGA-3
600mg, 2 caps, twice a day
Other Name: Long-chain N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo soybean oil
Drug: Placebo soybean oil
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- Time to first relapse of atrial fibrillation [ Time Frame: After a three weeks loading phase ]The primary endpoint will be the time to first relapse of AF during the follow-up period. Relapse is defined as any ECG-documented episode of AF lasting longer than 30 seconds, symptomatic or asymptomatic. ECG-documented AF refers to episodes documented either by trans-telephonic event recorder, 12-lead ECG or Holter monitor.
- High Sensitivity C-Reactive protein level [ Time Frame: Measured at 0 and 6 months ]Based upon the primary endpoint, to demonstrate a relative reduction in CRP levels between the 2 groups
- Cardiovascular-related death or Hospitalisation [ Time Frame: At each scheduled visit (3 weeks, 4 weeks, 7 weeks, 15 weeks, 27 weeks, 47 weeks and 67 weeks) ]Data on CV-related hospitalization will be collected prospectively during scheduled patient visits with patients being asked about any emergency room visits, hospital admissions or bleeding since their last scheduled visit.
- Serum myeloperoxidase level [ Time Frame: Measured at 0 and 6 months ]Based upon the primary endpoint, to demonstrate a relative reduction in MPO levels between the 2 groups
- Major bleeding [ Time Frame: At each scheduled visit (3 weeks, 4 weeks, 7 weeks, 15 weeks, 27 weeks, 47 weeks and 67 weeks) ]Data on bleeding episodes will be collected prospectively during scheduled patient visits with patients being asked about any emergency room visits, hospital admissions or bleeding since their last scheduled visit.
- Quality of life data [ Time Frame: Measured at 0 week, 27 weeks, 47 weeks, and 67 weeks ]Quality of life will be evaluated using questionnaires: Toronto Atrial Fibrillation Severity Scale (AFSS), Severity of Atrial Fibrillation Scale (SAF), SF-12, EuroQol-5, Anxiety Severity Scale and Beck Depression Inventory-II.
- Resource utilization [ Time Frame: At each scheduled visit (3 weeks, 4 weeks, 7 weeks, 15 weeks, 27 weeks, 47 weeks and 67 weeks) ]Resource utilisation including drugs, cardioversions attempts, hospitalization days, emergency department visits, outpatient physician visits and pacemaker and catheter-based procedures will be recorded and converted to costs according to the methods described by the National List of provincial Cost Heath Care: Canada 1997/8.
- Dietary habits [ Time Frame: Measured at 0 week, 27 weeks, 47 weeks, and 67 weeks ]Dietary habits will be evaluated using a standardized food frequency questionnaire (FFQ).
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age > 18 years
- Written informed consent
- Non-valvular paroxysmal or persistent AF in whom a rhythm control strategy is planned
- Duration of at least one symptomatic AF episode > 10 minutes within the past 6 months
- ECG documentation of AF
Exclusion Criteria:
- Chronic AF (continuously present for > 3 months)
- Myocardial infarction within the past month prior to selection visit
- Cardiac or thoracic surgery within the past 3 months or likely to be performed during trial
- Moderate to severe congestive heart failure (NHYA FC III-IV)
- Known left ventricular dysfunction (EF< 40%).
- Mitral stenosis
- Moderate to severe mitral insufficiency (Grade 3-4/4)
- AF secondary to an acute reversible condition (untreated or uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, post- operative AF, fever, anemia)
- Need for anti-arrhythmic therapy for a condition other than atrial fibrillation
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- Any medical condition making compliance with study treatment unlikely
- Current use of n-3 fatty acid supplements or use within the past 3 months
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or possibility of becoming pregnant during the study (Patients must have adequate contraception as determined by the investigator),
- Participation in another study at the same time or within 30 days of randomization.
- Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure > 180 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure > 110 mm Hg
- Suspected or known allergy to any ingredients in the study product or placebo, fish or shellfish .
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01235130
|Canada, Quebec
|Montreal Heart Institute Coordinating Center
|Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H1Y 3N1
|Principal Investigator:
|Dr. Anil Nigam, MD
|Montreal Heart Institute
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|Responsible Party:
|Anil Nigam, Principal Investigator, Montreal Heart Institute
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01235130 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
MCT88068 ( Other Grant/Funding Number: CIHR MCT88068 )
|First Posted:
|November 5, 2010 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|May 13, 2016
|Last Verified:
|May 2016
|Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathologic Processes
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Americans Deliberate Our Nation's Finances and Future: It's not about taxes, it's about trust
Nearly every credible budget expert left, right and center agrees the United States faces some fundamental choices in the coming years, about the future of the country and the role the federal government should play in realizing that future. The last few decades have brought about dramatic changes: our population is aging as people live longer and have fewer children, while health care costs are skyrocketing. After years of unbalanced budgets, the government is $8 trillion in debt and counting. And as the baby-boom generation nears retirement the federal government will soon need billions of dollars more every year just to cover boomers Social Security and Medicare. These programs are a linchpin of the American social contract, but accelerating budget shortfalls are a warning signal that we must make some difficult choices and soon.
It is increasingly vital for Americans to have a serious conversation about national priorities, entitlements, what we expect from the Federal government and what we are willing to pay to get it. If we as a nation face up to these challenges now, we can solve them. But the longer we wait, the fewer options we will have, and the greater the risk to our fiscal stability, our way of life and our childrens future.
Attempts to address the question of where to go from here must engage the public in a meaningful way. Any way forward, no matter how well thought out from a technical standpoint, will fail if it does not gain public support and this is doubly true if it requires significant change. Incremental fixes may be possible without significant public engagement, but fundamental changes are not, and incremental fixes are not likely to be sufficient in this case.
But engaging the public and building public support and understanding for difficult choices is a challenge. Conventional wisdom tends to dismiss the public as polarized and apathetic, wanting it all but not willing to pay for it. And undoubtedly the complexity of the problem, combined with the unpleasant trade-offs required, breeds wishful thinking and denial. Leaders are not sure whether or how they can get reach the public on these issues, let alone what sorts of solutions the public would find acceptable if they did.
To help provide this insight to leaders and begin a broader process of public engagement, Viewpoint Learning joined with three organizations the Brookings Institution, the Heritage Foundation, and the Concord Coalition to create Facing Up to the Nations Finances. This initiative, conducted under the leadership of the Public Agenda and with funding from the Ford Foundation, has three goals:
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Arjen Briene needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 296 designs submitted by 64 freelance designers.
GLASNOST is a start-up internet agency which builds websites using open source and crowd sourcing (initiatives like 99Designs). The owner brings in years of experience in the field of internet and mobile development and uses this to the benefit of his clients. Designers and developers world wide contribute to the end result.
GLASNOST promotes open source (because of it's nature (no profit, vibrant communities, freedom of choice, etc.)) and transparency. The latter will be shown clearly on the future website (how we operate, what costs per element to expect etc. like a menu... the client orders what it wants based on it's own prerequisites, budget and expertise (what they themselves can bring to the project)).
The process from scratch to website - this log design being the first step -will be showcased as example on the future website.
What's in a name?
The name GLASNOST is derived from the Russian language and actually means 'Openness'. It became well known world wide by former Russian president Michael Gorbatsjov who used the word abroad (along with Perestroika) to make clear Russia was about to head in a new, more democratic direction.
The start up is located in a small dutch rural town called 'De Krim' which is also a Russian peninsula in the Caspian Sea.
Prospect and future clients of GLASNOST. Mostly local small businesses.
The idea is to visually (and content wise) dazzle prospect clients with what our knowledge combined with crowd sourcing and open source can give them: beautifully designed web and/or mobile products at great value by show casing this right in front of their eyes once they visit the future website.
It starts with a logo...
For the logo we are looking for a powerful modern logo which best represents what we intend to offer. A link with the name representing openness and/or Russia is logical. The logo should be usable as stand alone avatar (e.g. Twitter), as a label used in the side line of a website (with or without the company name alongside it) or on a letterhead (probably logo underwritten by the company name).
It would be nice if the logo (avatar & label) could be used in a couple of fore- and background combinations, switching the main color(s) of the logo when appropriate, making themed pages (with different color shemes) possible on a future website.
Complementary font suggestion welcomed.
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Highlight the OS in GLASNOST representing Open Source (label). The O in this OS part a star (often used in Russia) like ★S; GLASN★ST. Possibly using GLASN*ST in normal writing when using the company name. The ★S part itself (or enhanced version of it) could be used as stand alone logo / avatar.
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An Indian Immersion
Students pose for a photo near the India Gate, a monument that commemorates Indian war dead. The students spent a week learning about the interplay between business and culture in India.
By Frank Radosevich II
April 4, 2013
This spring break, 10 Bradley undergraduate students spent their week away from campus somewhere warm and sunny—India.
The students visited three cities in the country they had been studying as part of an International Business course on doing business in India. Their trip featured a factory tour in Delhi, an introduction to the quirks of working on the subcontinent and exposure to the splendor of Indian culture and history.
"India is incredibly important in the business world and seeing how it operates is very beneficial," said international business major Rachael Sanchez. "Being there is entirely different than simply learning about the country. It was a great opportunity.
Sanchez, a junior from San Diego, said the trip opened her eyes to gender biases in the office, economic disparity in society and the everyday lives of a different society. She added that the trip has also sparked her interest in working overseas, especially in India.
"It's a culture shock for sure," she said. "But now knowing what it's like living in India, I have a real sense of what it would be like working there."
Associate Professor of Marketing Dr. Rajesh Iyer, who taught the course and is originally from India, said the class strikes the perfect balance between studying India's rich history and its present-day business clout. The first half of the course focuses on the country's ancient civilizations and dynasties before transitioning to India's modern role as an economic powerhouse.
Iyer said the trip abroad is key for experiencing the perceptions, beliefs and values that influence business in India.
"It's like learning to swim. You can't learn it from a book; you have to jump in the pool," he said. "By traveling to India you become embedded in the culture and students get much more out of the class."
The students visited cultural sights but also met with local businesses. They spent time at the Parle Products Ltd. biscuit factory and at Balaji Institute of Modern Management, a top-ranked business school in the town of Pune where they spent the day talking with students about Indian culture and businesses. In Mumbai, the group visited the Reliance MediaWorks Ltd., a major film and entertainment services company.
Overall, the visits gave students a deeper understanding of how Indian culture and history influences the pace and character of deal making in India.
"Business has a slower pace in India. Time isn't valued the same as it is here," said Jenny Rudnicki, a freshman international business major from Minneapolis. "They like to get to know you first and not just jump right into business."
Although the nation of one-billion-plus people can be an overwhelming experience at times, Iyer said he was impressed with the students' enthusiasm and curiosity for their new surroundings. "You get to appreciate India a lot more by foot," he said. "The students represented Bradley very well."


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See the July 26 entry. I realize as a teaching professional, that I am now part of the problem. Even my modest rates are too far out of reach for the average Jane. I wasn't able to take private lessons growing up because they were too expensive, I could only hope for the occasional free clinic at the public courts. I have agreed to help one of the local public high schools in the Spring, but hopefully as I progress in this profession I'll be able to do a lot more for some of the underprivileged children in our area.
Anyway, I'd love to read thoughts on this issue from any of you.


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I will be on a 6:10am flight to Mexico City on Saturday morning! I am so very excited about this fellowship. Over the course of eight days I will visit Mexico City, the monarch reserves El Rosario and Sierra Chincua, Museum of Anthropology, Alternare, Morelia, Patzcuaro, Tzintzunzan, Janitzio, Lady of Guadalupe shrine, Teotihuacan, Pyramid of the Sun, Templo Mayor, and the National Palace.
Seeing the monarchs is supposed to be a magical experience. I have my writer's notebook packed and I am hoping to get a lot of writing done. The poem below is a Native American blessing that my classes and I say when we release our monarchs each fall.
If anyone desires a wish to come true they must first capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it.
Since a butterfly can make no sound, the butterfly can not reveal the wish to anyone but the Great Spirit who hears and sees all.
In gratitude for giving the beautiful butterfly its freedom, the Great Spirit always grants the wish.
So, according to legend, by making a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted.
The following line is often added when the Legend is read prior to releasing butterflies at a wedding:
We have gathered to grant this couple all our best wishes and are about to set these butterflies free in trust that all these wishes will be granted.
I will be gone for 8 days. Stay safe and keep blogging!!
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Stories, Wrong Choices, and Death Knights
In western RPGs, there is a tradition of allowing the player to make some choices, and changing the world in response to those choices. In particular, western RPGs love multiple endings that depend on your choices throughout the game. However, because players in an MMO share reality, we don't make choices on quest lines. Rather, we play through the storyline, and our actions are dictated by the quest designer. In some ways, the designer acts more like an author or movie director than a traditional game designer.
For the most part, this works out pretty well. MMO quests are not deeply intricate, and most of the time the best choice for the story is obvious, and that's what the quest has us do. We may feel some sympathy for Edwin Van Cleef and his treatment at the hands of the nobility of Stormwind, but it's pretty clear he's gone nuts and needs to be taken down. That's really the extent of any moral dilemma in an MMO.
But what happens when the designer/author makes our character take the wrong choice?
This situation comes up in the Death Knight starting quest line. Your character has to make a choice, and she makes the wrong one. And it's not just the wrong choice morally, it's the wrong choice for the story as a whole. As a death knight, you're sent to do other immoral actions, but those work to forward the story. This choice works against what Blizzard is trying to set up in the relationship between the Death Knight characters and the Lich King. I can see the story unfold if the character took the other path, and it is much, much stronger.
In most stories where a villain is in a position of authority over the main character, there comes a point where the villain orders the hero to do something unforgivable. This sets up the rest of the character's arc. If the main character refuses, the story becomes about becoming a hero. If the main character agrees, the story becomes about the character's fall from grace.
The quest I am talking about is a perfect set up for this choice. Only the Death Knight chooses to fall. And that choice seriously weakens the rest of the Death Knight storyline. I can kind of see why Blizzard went this way. The idea is that this is supposed to awaken some feeling of goodness inside the Death Knight. But that awakening is never demonstrated, and thus it feels like the awakening never actually happened. In a lot of ways, the final climactic scene--which, by the way, is spectacular--is rendered hollow and feels oddly inconsistent because of the choice made in this quest.
I'm sorry if this seems obscure. I'm trying to avoid spoilers. If you're interested, I'm talking about the quest A Special Surprise. Search for it on Wowhead, the quest description pops up if I link directly to it. Ordinarily, I'd just delay this post until after Wrath is launched, but I'm hoping that Blizzard changes the quest. I don't think they will, but I can hope.
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I thought this quest was a very good point for the Death Knight. It establishes a motivation for the actions of the character, rather than just having a reason of "because I said so."ReplyDelete
I don't want to spoil anything by saying more, but I particularly enjoyed the quest for it's story.
I haven't played the beta but from what I've heard and read it's much as you say - you get to be evil and only at the very end does someone else decide for you that actually you're going to be good.ReplyDelete
As you say, there's no choice.
Re. morals - I'm interested to see where Bioware go with the much-rumoured KOTOR MMO that they are meant to be working on - the single player game did an amazing job of showing how your choices changed the game - imagine if they manage to do that in an MMO
i.e. perhaps you start off as neutral and the quests you accept and do push you towards the dark or light side or towards the sith or empire factions...
We'd have an MMO where your choices in the story and your choices alone dictated what faction your character joined in the end - which is a first for MMOs I think.
- Irishman6:15 AM, October 07, 2008
I found this quest to be much like Duke said.. in that you did this thing and while it was indeed the "wrong" choice for how we would like the story to go.. I looked at it like this was the spark in the story line that got the DK started on the path to breaking free and choosing a life of good, thereby spending the rest of his life atoning for his fall from grace and thus becoming a 'hero' class.ReplyDelete
Just my thoughts on this.. either way you raise some excellent points and I can't say I entirely disagree with you.
Oh, but there is a turning point! It's a quest mid-way that presents the player with the (non)choice. How I interpreted, it's from that point forward that the character starts to be aware of their actions.ReplyDelete
The more I think about it, the more that Rohan has got an excellent point.ReplyDelete
There just isn't any choice in WoW - either you choose to do quests and the story line or you don't. That's it.
Imagine how better it would be if like KOTOR, you can choose to do the quest, yes - or you could choose to kill the quest giver for loot. Or maybe you'd be able to run another quest that involves you killing the aforementioned quest giver.
Then you'd have a real sense of impact that your character is choosing their own path through the world and that their decisions have an impact rather than just having one road to go down re. the story line.
The more I think about it, tbe more I reckon that that is the USP that a KOTOR MMO will bring to the market as I said above.
...And warming to my theme (and then some), it's real shame that there isn't that feeling of choice in Wrath as the central figure in Wrath, Arthas/the LC became who he is through making the wrong choice.ReplyDelete
I.e. as a prince of his realm he had a choice to uphold the kingdom, to deal with the plague but instead cracked under pressure and turned to evil.
So the events that Wrath deal with are all about someone choosing the wrong path & it's a shame that we as players cannot make this choice in WoW as well.
Having said that Wrath does from what I've seen try to tell a strong story from beginning to end which if it's done right will be a fantastic experience, so kudos to Blizzard.
it's from that point forward that the character starts to be aware of their actions.ReplyDelete
Perhaps, but that awareness is never demonstrated in any of the quests. And in my opinion, that means it never happened. Motivation needs to be backed up by action.
It's entirely possible to interpret it as your character not caring and still serving the Lich King faithfully. Which makes the transition to rebel jarring and awkward.
If, on the other hand, your character refused, it would actively show a small measure of defiance, show that the Death Knight is not completely in thrall to the Lich King, and can be redeemed. Especially since it would be very easy to refuse in that specific quest without affecting the rest of the storyline. Simply lie to your commanding officer that you completed your task.
You could even reuse the elements involved in or right after the climatic quest. They would work perfectly there.
- Dreadhawk11:37 AM, October 07, 2008
I'm pretty sure you are not in full control of yourself. Just like the Forsaken you are under control of the Lich king. It is only through the last quest that you anger/emotion etc.. and the help of a certain someone that you regain who you really were. Remember you are brought back to life by the Lich King. There wasn't a whole lot of choice there. Unless I'm not remembering the quest correctly. Its been awhile.ReplyDelete
I know exactly what you mean and I agree. Standing there at the end of the "special surprise" I couldn't help but feel like it was anti-climatic.ReplyDelete
I think it is actually meant to demonstrate the depths to which your character has fallen in contrast to the redemption that is to come but still...
It would be better if the dialog showed that your character had actually hesitated instead of just clicking through the windows like all the stupid "listen to his story" quests.
The problem with Edwin Van Cleef is that he wasn't was really a victim. The Defias were in cahoots with the House of Nobles from the the very beginning, Lady Katrana Prestor arraigned it all. The new quests in Dustwallow Marsh show there is a connection between the Defias and the Black Dragonflight.ReplyDelete
I've played through the DK starting quests twice now and I'm sorry but I disagree.ReplyDelete
That middle quest did little to change the DKs' perception of their actions. It was merely something that he/she experienced but as far as I'm concerned, my DKs were just as faithful to the LK as ever. That they continued to further the LK's campaign without hesitation after that quest is proof in the pudding.
The DKs' change of heart actually occurred at the end, at the big revelation about why they were trained and ultimately sent to fight that grand battle.
Had that revelation not been put forth, and had the LK been genuine in his motives, I believe my DKs would've continued to do his bidding. They only had a change of heart due to being tossed to the sidelines, so to speak.
With the way the quests worked, they terrificly illustrated all the Ebon Knights as a whole. They are not redeemed individuals. The very reason why that "weapon" could not be redeemed in the hands of their leader, and instead needed someone else's hands, show credence to this.
DKs are children who've been wronged and are coming home to serve their "father" a cold dish of revenge.
- Anonymous1:54 PM, November 24, 2008
Rohan - coming in VERY late here, but you are right on with your analysis of the DK questline. I just did it yesterday, and that was EXACTLY my experience. They should have put that quest after the quest where you ride the worm, and then done something to indicate a choice, or at least a change. Then send you off on the final quest slightly differently.ReplyDelete
That final quest, btw, was the kind of thing I've been wanting to see in an MMO for a long, long time. That's the kind of scene that I think MMOs were born to create.


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I've had a few folks ask me about the stained glass windows in my recent Church, so this post will provide a few details of the construction.
These windows are based on using the 1x1x2/3 slopes in the various trans-colors. Currently, these parts are available in trans-green, red, black, blue, yellow, and dark orange. I've heard that trans-orange ones exist, but the sets that supposedly have them contained trans-dark orange for me.
As you can see
with a little work, you can get the height of the window and opening to match.
Or you can add some decoration to the window with an arch.
The variety of colors allows many combinations of colors and patterns. The actual look of the window will depend on the amount of both reflected and transmitted light.
These parts stack nicely, and I build up a window in the opening, as I build the building.
If you need stability in the window, because you will be moving the MOC, or if you will not be using an interior, then a supporting wall of clear bricks can be used.
You can also create round windows. I build this large window with a combination of 1x1x2/3 slopes and trans brick.
Because the window is made up of 3 sections (center and each side), the geometry does not have to be exact.
This smaller window
is similar in construction to the tall narrow windows.
It is made from 4 columns of stacked slopes. The top row and bottom rows are connected to the studs of 1x4 plates for stability. I use clear bricks around the edges. This allows more light to flow through the window, and thus seem brighter. With opaque wallbricks right up against the trans slopes, the window just looks darker.
For transport, a wheel taped in place works great.
I hope this provides sufficient detail to answer the questions. If you have any more questions, or comments, I would love to read them.


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Bovine colostrum is Mother Nature's perfect combination of immune factors, growth factors (anti-aging factors), vitamins, minerals, amino acids and more! Research has shown that colostrum has powerful natural components which help bring the body to a state of homeostasis (a powerful, natural state of health and well-being). In addition, the growth factors in colostrum create many of the positive attributes of a healthy organism such as: an enhanced ability to metabolize or "burn" fat, greater ease in building lean muscle mass, and enhanced rejuvenation of skin, muscle and organs.
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How can colostrum greatly benefit those looking to enhance the immune system?
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How can colostrum greatly benefit those with autoimmune or similar conditions?
Colostrum also contains a constituent called Proline-Rich Polypeptide (PRP), also known as thymulin. It is essential for optimal functioning of the thymus and helps to establish homeostasis, regulating the gland and immune system up or down as needed. In addition, the thymus gland contributes to the regulation of tolerance and the prevention of autoimmunity at many levels. Put into simple terms it works to prevent the formation of, or remove from circulation, self-reactive T-cells that are responsible for autoimmune reactions.
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Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced from the mother's mammary glands during the first few hours after birth (0-8 hours for bovine/cow mothers). It provides life-supporting immune and growth factors that ensure the health and vitality of the newborn.
Why would my pet need Colostrum?
Research has shown that as our animals age, their bodies gradually produce less of the immune and growth factors that fight off disease and heal damaged tissues. With the loss of these vital components they become more vulnerable to disease, injury and other age related ailments. These problems are further compounded because we live in a toxic environment with pollutants and allergens all around us.
How safe is Colostrum?
Colostrum is a food and is safe for pets of all ages. It can be consumed in any quantity without any contraindications.
Why bovine (cow) Colostrum?
Scientific research conducted in the last decade (in major medical research centers and universities throughout the world) has shown that the molecular combinations of the immune and growth factors in cow's colostrum are virtually identical to other mammals. Research has also shown colostrum from a bovine (cow) is not species specific, and is up to 100-1000 times more potent than human colostrum. This means that every mammal on earth can benefit from bovine colostrum.
Why not use the Colostrum from goats?
We do not promote the use of goat colostrum because it is species specific and doesn't provide all the beneficial components necessary to help balance the entire body system.
Do the calves get enough Colostrum?
The calves' needs are always met first. Extra colostrum remains after the calves' needs are satisfied. Studies show that most calves would die or have serious health issues if they didn't get at least 2 quarts of colostrum (which doesn't do the dairy farmers any good). Our farmers ensure the calves get their fill and then collect the remainder.
What about raw Colostrum from a local dairy farmer?
Raw colostrum differs from dried colostrum in that it contains immune factors from just one parent. Dried colostrum is much more beneficial because it is pooled from thousands of cows which provides a broader base of immune factors.
What about Mad Cow Disease?
Strict testing is done to ensure the safety of the colostrum. Every batch is tested and comes with an Animal Health Certificate from the USDA. No transmission of this disease has ever been connected with the dairy industry, either here or abroad. US dairy foods are considered a model of consumer safety and nutrition.
What about Lactose Intolerance?
Colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced by mammalian mothers prior to birth. It is not milk. True colostrum contains almost no lactose, so those that are lactose intolerant should have no problems with high quality colostrum.
When is your Colostrum collected?
Our colostrum is collected during the first 6 hours after birth which is when it contains the highest concentration of immune and growth factors. Many companies collect their "colostrum" around 24 hours after birth (or even longer) at which point it has lost much of its potency and has turned into transitional milk.
How does Colostrum interact with supplements or medications?
Colostrum has no drug interactions, but your pet may experience side effects from other supplements, herbs or medications he takes. Colostrum helps the bowel absorb; this means everything consumed may have a much higher uptake. Medications may need to be re-evaluated for dose and necessity by your animal's medical professional.
How will Colostrum help my pet age well?
As our pets age their body begins slowing down the production of growth hormones. These hormones are necessary for the reproduction of virtually all of their body cellular tissue. It has been shown that eventually an animal's body produces virtually no growth hormone, and so they age and die. Colostrum's growth factors are the actual hormones that stimulate the normal reproduction of body cellular tissue. Normal reproduction means just that (normal) not aged, cancerous, wrinkled or weakened. The New England Journal of Medicine stated that the most effective anti-aging process would be simply the replacement of growth hormones at proper levels to slow, possibly stop and even reverse the aging process.
Can Colostrum help speed the healing process?
Colostrum's immune factors are highly effective anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents to help reduce and eliminate infections in external injuries (cuts, burns, abrasions and surgical wounds). Colostrum also contains epithelial (skin) growth hormone that stimulates accelerated healing and powerful anti-inflammatory agents that can eliminate swelling and pain.


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The 100 Moments of TSU Athletics presented by Taco Bell® series continues by recognizing one of the most prolific basketball players in Tennessee State history.
From 1968-71, Lloyd Neal mastered the art of rebounding en route to collecting 1,667 boards in his career. In his senior season, Neal broke Dick Barnett's old record of 1,571 that stood for over a decade.
Neal was also a potent scorer, tallying 2,244 points throughout his four-year career. He is one of just five Tigers to ever score 2,000 points and he currently sits in fourth place on TSU's all-time scoring list.
Neal attended Tennessee State during legendary coach Ed Martin's first few seasons and the two found immediate success. With Martin drawing plays and Neal perfecting them, the Tigers went 59-23 including a 24-3 season during Neal's senior year.
In one memorable game on Feb. 16 1971, the TSU Tigers defeated the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels 7-4. It is currently the lowest-scoring game in school history. The outcome was a strange occurrence because the Tigers scored over 100 points six times that season and had beaten Oglethorpe 82-43 earlier in the year.
After starring at TSU, Neal was selected in 3rd round, 31st pick overall, in the 1972 NBA Draft by the Portland Trailblazers. Neal immediately earned the respect and admiration of teammates and fans alike for his grit, first for going head-on in game after game with players much taller than he, then for coming off the bench to play whatever front-court position the coaches needed.
Lloyd earned NBA All-Rookie Team honors and was runner-up to Bob McAdoo for Rookie of the year honors in 1972-73 when he stepped in as Portland's starting center in his very first professional season and went up against much bigger foes such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Nate Thurmond, Walt Bellamy and Bob Lanier. But in that rookie season, he averaged 13.4 points and 11.8 rebounds (the best ever by a Portland first year-player) while starting 81 of 82 games.
In the next three campaigns he was forced to the sidelines in 59 games with injuries; After playing in the first four games of 1978-79, he went to the sidelines for good and announced his retirement in mid-season because recurring knee problems. He finished his career by averaging 11.1 points and 7.7 rebounds in 435 games, including 208 starts. But the hard-working Neal will most be remembered for his consistent play while backing up both Bill Walton and Maurice Lucas during the championship year and the season that followed.
Neal's number was retired on March 24, 1979, the first by the Trail Blazers organization. He was also inducted into the Tennessee State Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.
The 100 Moments of TSU Athletics presented by Taco Bell® highlights some of the greatest moments in honor of Tennessee State's centennial celebration. A new moment will be released each weekday for a total of 100. These moments were chosen by the TSU 100 Moments committee, which consists of alums from various departments. TSU has so many great moments, not all can be represented in these 100.
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bullseye.hu needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 98 designs submitted by 44 freelance designers.
We're looking for a clean, modern, professional looking logo for http://www.geeks.hu. The site specialized in testing and reviewing monitors and televisions, but covers all hardware, software, gadgets, games, TV series, etc.
We're looking for a brandable, unique and bold logo for our website http://www.geeks.hu.
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A great substitute for paneer is chinese firm tofu which is made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks.
I am sending this post to 2 events Susan's Beautiful bones-an osteoporosis event and for Joelen's tasty tool challenge for May-The Mighty blender.
For osteoporosis event,calcium rich ingredients used here are:
Paneer - Indian cheese and spinach
Paneer -20-25 cubes-i used home made
Spinach - A whole bunch
onion - 1 medium size ,diced
tomato - 2 medium size,diced
cinnamon stick - 1/2 a piece
cloves - 2-3
cardamam pods- 2
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
turmeric - 1/2 tsp
chilli pdr - 1 tsp
gin-gar paste - 1 tsp
coriander pdr - 1 1/2 tsp
garam masala - 1 tsp
curry leaves - 1 sprig
butter and oil
In a vessel bring some water to a boil and switch off the flame.Drop the spinach leaves into the hot water for just 30 sec - 1 min or just until it gets soft.Then immediately remove it from the hot water and put it in ice cold water.This will help in keeping its green color and stop further cooking.Then grind it smoothly in a blender and keep it aside.Heat a pan coat the bottom of it with little butter.Place the paneer cubes in 1 layer in the pan and brown any 2 opposite sides of the cubes,remove and set aside.In the same pan pour little oil.When it gets hot add cumin seeds,whole cinnamon stick,cloves and cardamam pods.Stir it for a minute and then add the onions,curry leaves,gin-gar paste ,turmeric and salt.Ones the onions are slightly translucent then add tomatoes,red chilli pdr,coriander pdr and garam masala.Saute everything till its raw smell goes.Sprinkle with water if it gets too dry.Fish out the whole cardamam pods from the masala and transfer it all into a blender and grind it smoothly and keep it aside.
In the same pan pour the pureed spinach and cook it until its raw flavor goes.Add in the onion-tomato masala puree to it and bring it back to a boil.Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 10 mins.Serve hot with any indian flat bread.


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2010-11 Visiting Fulbright Scholar
Professor Gerardo "Jerry" Mora-Brenes
Universidad Nacional
Heredia, Costa Rica
This Spring Quarter, Professor Gerardo "Jerry" Mora-Brenes joined UW Bothell as a visiting Fulbright Scholar from the Universidad Nacional in Heredia, Costa Rica. A renowned historian, Professor Mora specializes in human rights and Central American history. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Hispanic American Historical Review, Memory, and Revista Istmo.
Of his research, Professor Mora explains:
"I believe we need to place human relationships first. Dialogues among ourselves deserve special attention for lecturing, faculty meetings, encounters with diverse communities, etc. I have been also very interested to see how new ideas have emanated from students as well as from ordinary people. Promoting meaningful contacts requires sensitivity to different persons. Teaching means building a multiple-way bridge of communication for social peace and justice to the whole society."
Professor Mora met with faculty members at UW Bothell to assist in curriculum development surrounding the Global Studies program, and related programs and minors. These meetings served as an enrichment opportunity for our faculty, allowing all involved to explore Latin American perspectives, and current issues facing the countries and peoples of North, Central and South America.
Throughout Spring 2011, there were a number of opportunities for groups of students to meet with Professor Mora in both formal and informal environments. In particular, Professor Mora taught BIS 414 Topics in Human Rights: Human Rights in Latin America, and explored the critical issue of human rights theory and practice and its intersection with other fields of thought and disciplines.
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I'm trekking 640 sea-scented metres along a boardwalk through a forest of Douglas fir, cedar and red-barked arbutus trees to my digs for the night, a tent overlooking Secret Cove on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
But this is a tent like no other.
My five-star canvas retreat comes complete with a fireplace, radiant heating to warm the slate floors, linen with a massive thread count, a Jacuzzi the size of a small lake and gourmet room service.
Now, this is my idea of camping.
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort is the reincarnation of the half-century-old Lord Jim's Resort Hotel, just north of the town of Sechelt. It was a coastal institution that had slipped into decline on a spectacular piece of real estate. Enter Kevin Toth, a Fairmont Hotels veteran, and his partner, who upgraded the outdated resort in 2004 and added a unique Spa Without Walls -- a mosquito-netted massage and beauty treatment tent in the woods. Could they extend that intimate outdoor immersion to overnight guests, they wondered?
They wanted to tread as lightly on the hillside forest as possible, so they decided on boardwalks linking a series of luxury tents built on wooden platforms.
"We're green guys," says Toth, "and we didn't want to disturb the delicate old pillows of lichen or the trees."
In the end, nature dictated the location of the 15 tenthouse suites and the route of a zigzag boardwalk that travels over half a kilometre and feels like a treetop canopy walk. Only seven trees had to be removed during construction.
B.C.'s Sunshine Coast is just north of Vancouver, reached by a 40-minute ferry ride from the Horseshoe Bay terminal to Langdale on the Sechelt Peninsula. Rockwater is another 45 minutes north by car from the ferry. Or you can catch a float plane flight from the Vancouver harbour or from the international airport straight to Sechelt.
The Sunshine Coast is well off the beaten track for those outside B.C., but is beginning to become known for its first few luxury retreats, such as Rockwater. The "sunshine" part of the name is based on Environment Canada's logging some 2,400 hours of sun a year -- an impressive 200 days annually -- making it sunnier and drier than anywhere else along soggy coastal British Columbia.
The tenthouse roofs are Gore-Tex, which keeps out the rain and sheds the occasional snowfall. The walls are cotton from a mill in India, but designed and constructed by a local tent-and-awning outfit that produces products such as teepees for the movie industry. The tenthouses are comfortable and warm, with the propane "wood" stoves dispelling any seaside dampness. They also keep out the weather year-round while retaining the camping feeling, including the outdoor sounds of birds and trees swaying in the breeze and the occasional flap of canvas.
Think five-star northern prospector boutique hotel.
The resort offers a full-service spa, swimming pool and nearby horseback riding, fishing and golf.
The dining room in the main lodge is the domain of chef Steven Ewing, formerly of Napa Valley's French Laundry and Vancouver's Raincity Grill and his offerings are decidedly fresh, seasonal West Coast: local Dungeness crab cakes and smoked Alaskan black cod with baby bok choi in a sour apple dashi.
A special treat from spring to fall is the Gourmet Moonlight Kayak Expedition. Everyone from beginner to master paddler heads off to nearby Thormandby Island during full moon evenings to dine in a secluded spot on a three-course meal.
After an invigorating Jacuzzi, I wrap myself in my dressing gown and head for my own private balcony at dusk.
From my lounge chair I watch prawn fishing boats heading in for the night and herons winging past on their way to a nearby rookery.
The air is faintly scented with cedar and it's so darn quiet I swear I can hear the barnacles breathing on the beach below.
If You Go...
Where: 5356 Ole's Cove Road
Halfmoon Bay, B.C.
Cost: Tenthouse suites from $299 per night including breakfast, based on double occupancy.
Contacts: 1-877-296-4593 or 1-604-885-7038 or www.rockwatersecretcoveresort.com


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DNA Sequencing
DNA sequencing has developed dramatically in recent years, with many methods now available. Techniques used include gels, PCR and arrays. Sample preparation is required for DNA purification, concentration and labeling. DNA sequencers should be high-throughput, economical, automated and have associated software. Sequencers are also available for RNA, genomes and proteins.


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I've been taking a new drug for my asthma and it's working beautifully. When I went to get it filled last time, the drug store told me it wasn't covered any more. Can a health plan stop covering a medicine in the middle of the year? What am I supposed to do?
Dear Breathless,
Yes the plan can stop covering a drug in mid-year though it should still cover something comparable or cover your medicine with a higher co-pay. Before you switch to another medicine, find out if the plan will still cover your medicine with a prior authorization. Your doctor would submit information to the plan and the plan would decide whether to approve it. If they decide not to approve it, you can appeal their decision. "Appeal" means that you ask them to reconsider it.
If the drug is simply no longer covered and the other options are not appropriate for you, go to the drug manufacturer's website and look for their patient assistance program. Some manufacturers will give you a steep discount on the medicine, if you qualify.


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|The Grind
As our much needed holiday break wraps up, I'm preparing for a self-pampering shopping trip to go back to the grind in style!
I've been browsing at my favorite online store, CSNstores.com, for a new
leather briefcase, mine is looking a bit abused.
I remember as a child, that fantastic feeling, going to school with fresh, new color-coordinated notebooks and folders. I still get a kick from new accessories for work!
I'm considering this practical women's case from David King, in Cafe. Priced right, at only $96 and free shipping! Love it!
I must admit, however, that I'm quite tempted by the Helena Slim bag in brown leather with nickel accents from Knomo Berkeley. $220.99 and free shipping. I'm due a splurge!
Whichever style you prefer, CSNstores has a fabulous selection of cases for both men and women. For everyday work, as well as for travel. If you haven't explored their 200+ online stores, you need to.
CSNstores was my primary "go to" site for my, admittedly, last minute holiday shopping this year. The ease of navigating their stores is fantastic and I love that you can get shipping estimates by zip code for all of their items on the item page.
I know... after all that shopping for everyone else, it's time for a me treat!
CSNstores are offering my readers a chance to win a $45 gift certificate! This giveaway runs from January 1, 2011 to January 15th, 2011 midnight EST and is open to residents of US and Canada, 18+. The winner will be randomly selected from eligible entries. Winner will be notified by email and will 48 hours to respond before I'll need to move on to a runner up.
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I've got a bunch of PDF files that have been produced two "real" pages to a single PDF page; I'd like to chop these in half and put each half on a separate page. Essentially, I need something thatdoes the exact opposite of
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psnup). Google and apt-cache search are giving me no love.
Platform is Linux, open source preferred; as I've got a great pile of these to do something that can be scripted (as opposed to a GUI) would be nice, so I can just give it a list of them and have it chew away.
A pre-existing script isn't the only option, either; if there's sample code to manipulate PDFs in similar ways with a third-party library, I can probably hack it into doing what I want.


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So, Jeep Beach is right around the corner (April 25-29), who all is going this year?
Last year we had an absolute blast! It was great meeting everyone, and the events were a lot of fun. If you're going make sure to stop by our booth and say hello!
Via JeepBeach.com:
Jeep Beach is an annual event of Jeep enthusiasts celebrating a passion for off-road vehicles. Held in beautiful Daytona Beach, it is five days of family friendly fun for Jeep owners.
Some of the activities will include:
- Obstacle courses for all levels of drivers
- Meet face-to-face with leading industry vendors
- Drive in a beach parade
- Win prizes in our huge raffles
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Game No. 20
Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Pacific Tigers
The Thunderdome (6,000)
The Gaucho Record
The UC Santa Barbara women's basketball team enters Saturday's game against Pacific with an overall record of 10-9 and a 4-2 Big West Conference mark after falling 66-64 to Cal State Northrige Thursday night in the Thunderdome. The loss was the first for UCSB since dropping its conference opener Dec. 28 at UC Riverside and snapped a six game unbeaten streak. The Gauchos, who are currently third in the BWC standings, have won nine of their last 13 overall since losing five straight from Nov. 12 through Dec. 2. Santa Barbara has already suffered six home losses this season, the most since 1987-88.
UCSB on the Air & Web
Saturday's match-up with the Tigers will be broadcast live on KIST 1340 AM in Santa Barbara. KEYT-TV Sports Director Gerry Fall will fill in for Steve Wendt as the play-by-play voice of the Gauchos during the current four game homestand alongside former Los Angeles Laker and UCSB star Don Ford, who will handle the color commentary. Broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to tip-off with the "Gaucho Pregame Show". Fans can also catch all games live via the internet by going to www.ucsbgauchos.com and purchasing the "UCSB All-Access Pass". With this option hoops fans can enjoy live audio and video from the comfort of their homes courtesy of CSTV.
Gauchos Fall to Cal State Northridge For First Time Since 1984
UCSB saw its season-best six game winning streak snapped Thursday night with a narrow 66-64 loss to Cal State Northridge in the Thunderdome. Entering the game, Santa Barbara owned a 26-11 all-time record against Northridge and had won the previous 17 meetings. The Matadors last defeated the Gauchos 65-61 in a non-conference match-up December 1, 1984 -- three years before Mark French took over as head coach at UCSB. LaJoyce King scored a game-high 22 points and Ofa Tulikihihifo tallied a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Matadors to the historic victory. Jenna Green led the way for the Gauchos with 19 points, Jordan Franey tallied 13, and Chisa Ononiwu added 11. UCSB made several runs to climb back into the game -- including a 13-0 spurt in the second half -- but each time CSUN had the answer. Northridge shot 51% from the field, including 54.2% in the second half, while Santa Barbara finished 34.3% from the floor and made just 7-of-24 (29.2%) from beyond the arc. The Matadors also controlled the glass, out-rebounding the Gauchos 42-35. UCSB trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half.
Did You Know?...
Along with its winning streak, UCSB's stretch of six straight games out-rebounding their opponent ended against CSUN...Santa Barbara is 9-1 when out-rebounding the opposition this season and 1-8 when the opposing team controls the glass...The Gauchos attempted a season-high 24 three-point shots Thursday, easily eclipsing their previous high of 20...The 20 points UCSB scored in the first half against CSUN was the third lowest total for a half in 2006-07...Santa Barbara scored just 18 in the second half against Michigan State and only managed 17 in the opening period at Maryland...Despite the loss, the Gauchos committed fewer turnovers than the Matadors (17 to 25)...Oddly enough, UCSB is 2-6 when turning the ball over fewer times than their opponent and 7-2 when turning it over more...Jenna Green led the Gauchos in scoring for the 11th time and has scored in double figures in all but one game this season...Jessica Wilson made just 2-12 shots for seven points, only the sixth time she did not score 10 or more this year.
Taming the Tigers
Big West play continues for the Gauchos Saturday with Pacific on the slate. UCSB holds a 40-14 advantage over UOP all-time after sweeping the Tigers a year ago. Santa Barbara edged Pacific 64-62 January 28 in Stockton and then posted a convincing 76-49 home victory March 2. Karena Bonds led the way in each contest with 18 and 14 points, respectively.
Pacific owns a 7-13 overall record and a 1-5 mark in the Big West after dropping a 77-62 decision to Cal Poly Thursday night. UOP averages 60.9 points per game, while its opponents put up 67.5 per contest. The Tigers have been out-rebounded by a 42.8 to 39.3 margin and shoot 34% from the field to their opposition's mark of 41.1%. Sophomore forward Karen Dawkins leads Pacific averaging 14.1 points and 8.2 blocks per game while shooting a team-high 46.3% from the floor. Freshman guard Jake Kelly is the Tigers' only other player that averages doule figure points at 11. 5 per contest to go with 46 three-pointers made.


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Le manteau de l'Eveque
Nice route in a mountain environment, up granite marked by plenty of knobs. The bolts are fairly run-out at times, though never dangerously so, and a small trad rack is recommended for additional protection.
From Courmayeur drive into Val Ferret and park the car after the houses at Tronchey, directly beneath the Pra Sec glacier.
Walk up the detritus gully to the first rocks on the right, towards the Jacchia bivouac, then follow a vague track and some yellow markers to reach a short in-situ rope. Ascend this to reach the wide cleft at the base of the obvious rock face (1:40 hours).
P1: 6a
P2: 5a
P3: 6c / 7a A0
P4: 6a+
P5: 6b
P6: 4b
Abseil down the route. 50m ropes.
10 mm bolts. Take a set of camming devices up to Camalot #3 for additional pro.
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Duana's Worst Dressed at the Globes: Jennifer Lawrence
When we pull one of these long ones, I know I have to power through a big chunk before my attention starts to wane. When it does, and the siren song of the internet pulls me somewhere, I try to make sure it's somewhere relevant. But that's not always a good idea.
Like, for example, Jackie Collins is tweeting "Congratulations to Elisabeth Moss, who starred in one of my TV movies as a child." Or "Here is a picture of Sandra Bullock who starred as her mother." Apparently a Jackie Collins TV movie is in just about everyone's dark past.
So as I googled I found a clip, maybe not all that articulate, but "Upworthy'd" nonetheless, from Jennifer Lawrence talking about how the media needs to take responsibility for talking sh-t about dresses and how it makes young girls feel…
With that in mind...
It's just that you have so much potential, Jennifer!
She's funny. She's quoteable. She absolutely killed her role in a movie where there were already a huge bunch of fantastic performers and she makes it look effortless. She also makes cuddling under a filthy backstage duvet on David Letterman look effortless. She's damn near Teflon.
So then…why this dress? I know, Dior. But this one?
I get that awards season is long and you need to pace yourself. That the SAG and BAFTAs and Globes are all training for the ultimate moment, and that moment is Oscar. You don't want to put a foot wrong there. And I understand that it's strategic for her team to alternately remind people and then have them forget that she's only 24 years old. And STOLE that movie. Stole it.
But this dress seems like a waste of a golden opportunity. I know that Jennifer Lawrence will never again wear the searing red curves she wore at her first Oscars. I know she'll plan every dress with a lot more thought and foresight from now on.
But a white dress with two black bands? In what seems to be a wrinkly cotton? It kind of seems like the Ikea version of a red carpet dress – totally simple and serviceable, but best if you don't look at the details.
The thing is, though, I totally want to look at the details. I want to look at every bit of her. Everyone's staring at her all the time anyway – how can you look away? She's living Lady Gaga's dream. And so I'd love to see something if not fun, then at least daring. If not daring, then at least memorable. There's all kinds of dress potential we haven't tapped yet. Leave the easy white dresses for the girls who need something, who don't have your ability to have the world follow your every move.


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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Tel Aviv - The City That Never Stops
With so many options for a night out: culture, music, bars and restaurants; with so many events and festivals held all year long and especially during the summer; with so many people coming from all over the country and the world to enjoy what Tel Aviv has to offer; no wonder they call it the city that never stops.
Indeed the city doesn't stop. At any time of the day or night you can find people out on the streets, spending their nighttime in one of the city's many bars or sipping quality coffee at the 24 hour Cafes.
You can choose from a wide selection of night time activities: night menus at restaurants, Israeli music concerts at bars, local and international DJs playing various kinds of music at the city's mega clubs, or a nice stroll at the scenic Neve Tzedek or the hype Port.
Going out in Tel Aviv tips:
When: People in Tel Aviv go out anywhere between 8 PM & 4 AM. Most restaurants are open until at least midnight, offering special night menus beginning at 11 PM. Local bars start the evening around 9 PM - if you arrive later to a popular bar it might take you a while to get in. Dance bars & Clubs are packed by 1 AM and all night long.
During the weekend (Thursdays - Saturdays) "out of towners" join the local & tourist crowd so be sure to arrive early or have reservations.
Age: Bars, clubs and dance bars usually check for ID. The entrance age changes according to the specific place or party, so check in advance.
Tipping: Since most waiters and bartenders live off tips only, it's customary to tip them generously. Either way - 12% is the official tipping rate.
Alcohol: Most bars and clubs offer a wide selection of alcohol, draft beers, vodka, whiskey and many cocktails.
Where: Tel Aviv has several entertainment areas, each with its own atmosphere, people and customs. Each area will offer you the local bar, the local successful restaurant and usually a good place to listen to live music.
The main areas for going out are:
Florentin: A very hip neighborhood in the south of Tel Aviv which attracts mainly the young crowd. Florentin offers a wide selection of bars, cafes and restaurants all located close to the center of the neighborhood on Florentin Street. The streets may not always be that tidy, but if you want to go out casually and meet nice people, that's the place for you.
Neve Tzedek: Being the first Hebrew neighborhood in Tel Aviv, this neighborhood is a collection of small, historical & picturesque houses. Its special nature has been recently discovered and today Neve Tzedek is the most stylish place to live. Due to its laid-back nature, you can find small Cafes and Bars along the narrow streets - a glimpse of Europe in Tel Aviv.
The port: Newly renovated, the port offers the ultimate night hang out with a stroll along the wooden boardwalk or a variety of bars and restaurants open late to accommodate those who choose to spend their time at one of the clubs. The port is highly recommended for a night out during the weekends. During the week, some of the places offer parties thrown especially for the tourist crowd.
Yad harutzim: As you enter the southern part of the city, the venues become larger & louder. Yad Haruzim will offer you the city's Mega bars & clubs, usually open at 12 AM and go on all night long. You can also find here some of the finest restaurants.
Lilinblum & Nachlat Binyamin (Rothchild Quaters):The oldest nightlife area in the city - with every step you take you find yourself standing in front of another bar. These streets offer you some of the drinking "institutes" that have been there for decades and don't seem to lose their hype. The perfect location for bar hopping.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Dizengoff & Ben Yehuda :Two of the longest streets in the city, it seems like every weekend you have one more bar to check out. Most bars are small and designed to fit the neighborhood residents, which means that around 11PM you can't find a spare seat.
On the beach:During the summer, the beach takes its spot as the center of life. Tourists and locals come to enjoy the sand, sun and water during the day and the bars along the beachfront, starting at the port and going all the way down to Jaffa, during the night.
So - what are you waiting for? Take your pick and... Go out! And remember - don't drink & drive!
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How did you start quilting?
Both my parents sew. My father has an upholstery business, and my mother always made quilts for family weddings, and her mother was a quilter. I would sit at my grandmother's kitchen table with her tracing patterns pieces on fabric and cut them out for her. Sewing was a natural progression for me. I learned to hand sew patchwork in jr. high school, when they still taught those sorts of things. At the age of 19, I made my first quilt for my niece, It wasn't very pretty, but it has been deeply loved!
How would you describe your style of quilting?
Free form is the best description. I rarely have a clear idea of a quilt before I start. Like the way I paint, I start from the inside, and work my way out. I make decisions quickly and make what I have "work." My choices are based on instinct, and trusting my eye, and not over thinking. My favorite quilts start with random thoughts I've put together, like a stream of consciousness, I grab from a selection of fabrics and find a way for them to all live nicely with each other. I also like making fabric from bits of scraps, using them as found objects, and putting them together like a giant jig-saw puzzle. You can see more of my work here:
http://www.bumblebeansinc.com/or at my blog
What is the favorite quilt you have made?
That would easily be my "Everything but the kitchen sink," quilt.
I grew up with my grandmothers crazy quilts on my bed, and I was all amazed at how they went together all willy nilly and yet worked! I wanted to make a quilt like that, so ten years ago, I made an attempt at doing so. If you look at the bottom of this quilt there is a 16" band across it which is what I made in 2000. I took an old sheet, and arranged the pieces on top of it and machine appliqued them down. I got so bored, that I stopped and put it away for nine years. I pulled it back out a year ago, cut it off the sheet, and placed it at the bottom of the "new" quilt that I had laid out and arranged on my design wall. So, basically, I started trying to do it my grandmother's way, and came back to making it in a way that was more exciting for me. I now see years of learning experience in this quilt. Simple piecing, machine and hand applique, scrap fabric making, and Y seams. But beyond that, color choices, balance, composition, the difference using lights, mediums and darks, movement, and plainly, instinct and trusting my eye, how to make it look pleasing to the eye, changing it till it works, and how pattern is as important as color. I also learned how letting go of a lot of "rules" can give you just as pleasing a look than planning an entire quilt with preconceived ideas.
What are your favorite colors / prints to use in quilts?
I use a lot of RED. I've made more red quilts then any other, and nearly every quilt I have made has red in it somewhere. That being said, I don't intentionally go for red. When I walk into a fabric shop, I usually go the sale racks and buy what other might consider the ugliest fabrics they have. Odd off colors, weird color combos, strange prints. It's easy to find a nice red, or nice yellow, but it's the puke green, swampy browns, and sickly ochres that I am after, it makes for a well rounded stash. I don't want to make rainbow colored quilts, I want the 1,000 tones and values in between red and yellow and blue. For me, there are no ugly fabrics
What is your favorite part of the process?
First and foremost is the beginning challenge. Finding the thing that says, OOH! I have to play with that! Recently, my 15minutes play group did a scrap swap, and in the swap, was a piece of made fabric from bits of batiks. It was already a great start. The lightbulb went off and I dug through my stash to find my 8 batik blocks I made the first time I played with batiks, and had never done anything with them. My blocks were very blue, and the piece I was starting with was very greens and purples etc... I put it up on my wall, and played. I stuck things up, and moved them around, and added different colors. What I thought at first would be the final decision was totally scrapped and I took off in another direction. I played until I heard that sound of angels singing in my head.... awwww!!!! Then I know I've reached my stopping point.
That part, that moment, is what makes me want to make another quilt...
Do you have any tips to share with our readers?
Yes, if you find you get hung up on making choices, play. Stop thinking, take your scraps and work for 15 minutes a day. Think of it like this, a runner warms up before he runs a marathon, a writer starts writing with run on sentences and no punctuation, and an artist does 30 second sketches to get his eyes trained for seeing. We can do the same thing, by working quickly and making "sketches" in fabrics. It makes you better at seeing, and you will find certain things that you find difficult will be easier and your sewing in general will become better, if you relax your brain. Trial and error is a great way to learn a new skill, make it up as you go, this leads to new ways, new ideas, and new quilts!
You have set up "15 minutes Play." Can you explain to us what that is? Is it still open for our readers to participate?
As I just mentioned, http://www.15minutesplay.com/ is a way to get yourself to loosen up. It gives you permission to play, just a few minutes a day, without have a "PLAN" as you start sewing. You make a block a day, you work out a new idea, you play with scraps do whatever you want, as long as you do it without thinking. After a while you have a load of blocks, and then you find you have something you might not have set about making to start with.. Now, how will you PLAY them to make them fit together? How can you keep the stream of consciousness flowing as you set the blocks? What other technique can you add that you wouldn't normally do? Can you sash them, set them on point? cut them up again? It's a site of play, and a place to share it, and bounce ideas off of, and show us your process for feedback. No patterns. Be willing to play and put the rules aside, just for 15 minutes a day and you will find making choice and trusting your eye will become easier.
This site is always open to more participants, the more the merrier. Just send me an email...
Tell us a bit about the NYC MOD QUILTER Guild. How can people join? What can people expect from being a part of a guild?
Amy of Commonplace Life and I started the NYC metro MOD quilters. We decided we wanted to see if there were other folks who were out there that wanted to find a community to share their work with. Everyone wants to find their community, so we set it up and quickly had 50-60 people. We had a couple of meetings and were feeling ourselves out, and at the last meeting we think we've found we are a GROUP of quilters who can come together, and share and bounce ideas with. We run it more as a group than a guild, we're all equals, and we have started making group quilts. We meet the first Saturday every other month at my home, we bring our block challenges, and as a group decided how the blocks or strips will go together. Some say, too many cooks in the kitchen spoils to soup, but we found with more people working on a project, miraculously, we find a solution that is both modern and exciting. We are working on having a show the end of 2011 showing the quilts we have made as a group
We now have 108 members. Our group consists of all kinds of quilters. i.e. art quilters, traditional quilters, and beginners and anything in between. Show and tell is always exceptional and everyone leaves with a big smile on their face eagerly returning with their next months challenges...
You can join here:
http://nycmetromodquilters.ning.com/and you can follow our blog for inspiration here: http://nycmetromodquilters.blogspot.com/
After asking a friend of mine who runs a local organization if he could take a few quilts for his families, and he said, " Do you have 700?" I saw a need and started the "BUMBLE BEANS BASICS QUILT DRIVE," which gathers COMPLETED QUILTS to be given to families taken out of shelters, and are being put into the transitional housing by BASICS.
The drive is on going, there is no end, so keep the quilts coming. We have received about 120 quilts so far, and when we receive 200, We will draw a name from those who have donated a quilt for a chance to win a Janome Sewing machine.
There is always a need for quilts. There is no deadline. We will always accept quilts for the families.
November 10th, is our first distribution event where 50 families from one housing unit in the Bronx, will receive quilts. Photographs will be taken, the names of the person who donated will be honored, and hugs will be given...
Knowing that they will be warm this winter, brings me happy tears.
I've learned that one little idea can bring a whole lot of happiness to many people.
You can help spread that happiness.
Information for donating a quilt can be found at the quilt info link at:


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Can You Guess Which Country Artist This Kid Grew Up to Be?
This cutie with a helmet of chestnut brown hair would grow up to be one of the most beautiful women in country music. Her early '90s style is your first clue as to who this singer might be. Don't pay attention to the word on her shirt, however. Even she doesn't know what it means. Do you think you recognize this future star?
This picture from the past might also be a window to the future, as the singer just had a baby girl that may one day look the same. Country music is a part of the Tennessee native's family tree, and her mom is still actively singing. Click the button below to find out who this is and to see more country stars as kids.


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First introduced in 1979, the Honda Prelude was a two-door sport coupe. Economical and reliable, the Prelude was nonetheless equipped with an engine that was relatively powerful. At one time, the Prelude was the primary performance model in Honda's vehicle lineup. The Prelude reached the height of its popularity during the 1980s. However, in the following decade, the car's popularity went into decline along with its sales figures. As the 1990s wore on, the Prelude's sticker price became increasingly at odds with what the car offered. For a car that was relatively pricey, the Prelude just didn't deliver enough of a return when it came to sports car looks, performance, or a premium feel. One year into the new millennium, Honda elected to discontinue production of the Prelude without introducing a replacement.
Although the Prelude was a sport coupe that produced respectable amounts of power, it was never what a consumer would consider a muscle car. The Prelude's status as a performance vehicle stemmed instead from the car's agile handling capability. During a run of production that lasted for more than two decades, the Prelude was frequently used by Honda to introduce new vehicle technologies. These included fuel injection, four-wheel steering, and Honda's unique Active Torque Transfer System. The Prelude was also the first vehicle to be equipped with Honda's variable valve timing engine technology, more commonly known as VTEC.
2001 was the final year that Honda produced the Prelude. In this final year, the Prelude was available in two trim levels, both of which came equipped with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder VTEC engine. When matched to a manual transmission, the Prelude's power plant was capable of generating an impressive 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. Models that were equipped with an automatic transmission were slightly less powerful, with 195 horsepower but the same torque rating.
The base model of the 2001 Honda Prelude offered drivers the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The Prelude's four-speed automatic transmission was equipped with a sequential SportShift that provided drivers with the option of selecting their own gears. The base model and the more upmarket SH model were both equipped with standard four-wheel ABS. This feature helped the car to slow down smoothly and quickly.
Even the base model of the 2001 Prelude offered a generous array of standard features including a power moonroof, a six-speaker sound system, adjustable steering column and a height-adjustable driver seat. There was also an anti-theft system, considered state-of-the-art at the time.
While Honda had come under fire for the offbeat interior of the fourth generation Prelude, the company took a more conservative route for the final generation of the car's lifespan. Unfortunately, this approach did little to distinguish the 2001 Prelude's interior from that of the Honda Accords of a decade earlier. However, the pluses outweighed the minuses for the 2001 Prelude. In retrospect, the 2001 Prelude was a capable sport coupe that was reasonably priced and offered technological features that were cutting edge at the time.
The fifth and final generation of the Honda Prelude was produced from 1997 until the model was discontinued in 2001. In the final years the Prelude was produced, Honda made it bigger and heavier than it had been in previous generations. Like the 2001 model, Preludes from this generation were available in two trim levels: base and SH. Models from this era were powered by the same 2.2-liter four-cylinder VTEC engine that powered the 2001 model. Standard transmission for the fifth generation of the Prelude was a five-speed manual. There was also an option available for a five-speed manual.
Standard features for the fifth generation of the Prelude included 16-inch alloy wheels, ABS, sunroofs, cruise control, power accessories, and air conditioning. The SH model also featured the addition of the Active Torque Transfer System, which helped to distribute torque to the outside drive wheel when the vehicle was cornering. This served to help minimize understeer.
Models from the fourth generation of the Honda Prelude are also worth consideration. Produced between 1992 and 1996, fourth-generation Preludes were completely overhauled and redesigned from the generation that preceded them. Preludes from this era were shorter and wider. This helped to facilitate better handling.
During this period, the Prelude was available in two trim levels: S and Si. The S model boasted a 2.2-liter DOHC four-cylinder that was rated at 135-hp. Stepping up to the Si got you a 2.3-liter DOHC four-cylinder that provided 160 hp and 156 lb-ft of torque. Fourth generation models produced after 1993 were also available in the Si VTEC trim level. Preludes in this top-of-the-line trim level came equipped with a 2.2-liter DOHC four-cylinder that was equipped with Honda's electronic VTEC system. Reviews indicate that fourth generation models of the Prelude offered good drivability and a respectable amount of power. However, there were some criticisms in regard to the car's interior design, which was considered to be rather odd and dysfunctional.
2001 Honda Prelude
Coupe, Sports
The 2001 Honda Prelude has a lot going for it.
2000 Honda Prelude
The 2000 Honda Prelude is a sports coupe with a front-drive configuration that represents the aggressive attitude of the Japanese brand.
1999 Honda Prelude
The 1999 Honda Prelude is a durable well-built vehicle with a lot of power and eye-catching distinctive styling.
1998 Honda Prelude
The 1998 Honda Prelude classifies as a sport coupe that frequently gets used as a test bed for new gadgets and gizmos that Honda develops.
1997 Honda Prelude
The 1997 Honda Prelude serves as a sporty coupe manufactured by Japan-based Honda, and it falls into the same class as the Chrysler Sebring and the Ford Mustang.
1996 Honda Prelude
The 1996 Honda Prelude is a sports coupe, and its history can be traced back to 1978, when the first generation was introduced.
1995 Honda Prelude
The 1995 Honda Prelude is a sports coupe and was introduced in the Japanese domestic automotive market in 1978.


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Mets and Braves playing a doubleheader at Shea today. Rain in the forecast for tonight. First game at 4 p.m., the second about a half-hour later. Late start courtesy of TV.
Johan Santana against Mike Hampton in the first game; Jon Niese and Jo-Jo Reyes in the second game.
Brian Schneider catches Santana and will catch Oliver Perez tomorrow. Robinson Cancel will catch Niese in the second game.
Jerry Manuel tried to be coy before the game, saying he didn't know the club's magic number is 14. Don't believe him. I think he's aware of all those things. He's too sharp not to know.
Speaking of which, I think it would be appropriate to announce an extension for him and his interim coaches.


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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Trip to Penrose in 1961
7 comments:
- Elizabeth said...
Wish I could enlarge this picture so that I could see it more clearly. Who is behind with the child? I don't remember seeing this picture before.
- January 24, 2010 at 11:27 AM
- Ann said...
Elizabeth, it's Bob C.
- January 24, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- Ann said...
Just another thought about this photo. Judy and Bob were on their way to Olympia from BYU, I was close to graduating from High School, both Steve and I were driving Mother and Dad crazy (for different reasons), and this photo was taken on Sunday. There are several other photos that were taken the same day.
- January 24, 2010 at 7:12 PM
- Judy said...
Ann and Steve driving Mom and Dad crazy????
- January 25, 2010 at 1:03 AM
- Elizabeth said...
There is still a person between Bob C. and me. Who????
- January 25, 2010 at 2:40 PM
- Judith said...
Ho.....My first child who was born in 1960 reminds me that this picture was the summer before he was born. Obviously.
- January 25, 2010 at 11:58 PM
- Judy said...
Elizabeth, did you get everyone figured out? Those are Robert P's glasses peaking over my shoulder. The other guy is completely hidden by your little boy.
- January 27, 2010 at 12:48 AM