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The MOCA concert series is very well received event offering free admission to the museum of contemporary art, live music and wine tasting. All hosted on the California Plaza in Downtown LA.
The MOCA concert series is very well received event offering free admission to the museum of contemporary art, live music and wine tasting. All hosted on the California Plaza in Downtown LA.
Capture a glimpse of four significant Mexican artists such as real sketches of Javier Alvarez Palimar or the bright and surreal paintings of Vladimir Cora.
Commemorating Hockney for his wild drawings and colors on cars, LACMA is doing a retrospective on his works.
The LA based story telling troupe caters to kids all over the city telling stories letting the kids act out and participate in telling the story.
Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles is the site of silent film star William S Hart's (Bill Hart) ranch home now turned museum, showcasing some of the oldest and rarest collections of western art and american indian art. There are many types of animal residents from bison to horses providing entertainment for the whole family. Great place to learn about silent movie history.
Jerry Leiber and Mike Soller were classic pioneers in post war popular music, writing hits such as Yakety Yak, Stand By Me, Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog.
Guatemalan life is a hard reality. The black and white portraits expose stern, cold and silent characteristics of the artist's people.
Hollywood Bowl
Layers and layers that were once garbage and fragments of visual posters, photography now made into art. Bert has a new take on art and archeology.
The Venetian getaways is something anyone needs. However, Italy is quite far, right? Well, come down to Long Beach for a romantic gondola ride.
T.S. Elliot's words are revived in the Tony award winning musical, Cats. A musical myriad of visual revelations and expression.
Interested in Los Angeles' founding fathers? The San Gabriel Mission, founded in 1771, is where most of Los Angeles begun as wellas home for many exciting historic sights.
Actors who are usually familiar seen on screen come to perform live at the Double Tree Guest Suite in Santa Monica.
Are you a lover of early or classical music? Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi. These masters compositions were meant to be performed in a church setting.
Museums usually focus on several ages of the past. Dinamation focuses on the Jurassic age putting real life dinosaurs in the action!
Rachel Rosenthal's "TOHUBOHU!" is where her dance troupe combines ever-changing costumes, lighting, monologues and narratives during improvisatory dance.
IMAX – The Living Sea
Interested in the wild west? The Autry Museum shows the real story of the West along with fictional tales using movies and media.
Experience the 3000 gallon water tank showing various creatures of ocean or even pet some at the Ocean Discovery center, enriching kids about how we effect the ocean.
Craving sushi? How about sushi AND entertainment? Come down to the Tokyo Delve's where your waiter will do more than just take your order.
The west side of LA takes a chill peek into fun. Put on some razor sharp skates and break the ice at the Culver Ice Rink.
Like "Who line it is Anyway?" Improv fun to? Be taken back from your very own SNL with kids!
Presenting art, artifacts of Latinos in LA and around the world it will share this vibrant culture with the people of Los Angeles.
Enjoy figure skating? You have the chance to see all of the sports' greatest athletes in one show.
On shores of the pacific you can see the endless horizon, but behind you theres Wayfarers Chapel, blending in with its natural surroundings.
Like Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog), Chapman's fascination with muppets pushed him to produce a new breed of muppets show – The Beat City Puppet show in Long Beach.
Recognized for its accessible and innovative dance repertory, Smuin Ballet will leave your night in awe.
Come out to Santa Monica and experience a music shop by day converted to concert hall by night.
Ever wonder about soaring through the sky in a helicopter? Check out the gold coast line of southern California with Heli USA!
Watch butterfly hatch or alligators stalk all at the San Diego Zoo's "Hidden Jungle."
On your walk you will experience many different artists from Venice in their very own studios and if you're lucky some art in the making.
Tacky and primitive to one, brilliant and unexpected to another. Pervian native, Jon Planas shows his bright and abstract art from clothes on celebrities to Hollywood billboards.
IMAX – Whales
Paying tribute to the jazz legend, Duke Ellington, Graham raises a triumphant statue in his honor.
Vandalism, sunlight, and pigeons, outdoor art is a victim of many things, but now the public arts division are fighting to preserve these still masterpieces.
See a fake chicken lay a fake egg, or check out a robot piggy bank both without batteries. Wind up your fun at The Wound & Wound Toy Store.
Specializing in Quidam or French for stranger, Cirque du Soleil wants to emphasize that although we have loved ones and friends in our lives, we have plenty more strangers.
From Brazil to Phillipines or Japanese jazz to African drumming, experience local and international artists under the stars all for free.
Real Estate barren, railroad builder and one of the worlds greatest collector, Henry Huntington was like a renaissance man.
Hollywood Theatre Row is a strip of thirteen independent small theatres all spanning two blocks on the Santa Monica Blvd.
See priceless treasures of the far east, or take a drawing or tai chi class at the Pacific Asian Museum of Pasadena.
Step back in time at the Lomita Railroad museum. Dedicated to the proud era of the steam engine, complete authenticity is the hallmark of the Museum.
Curious about the vibrant Renaissance era? Be taken back to 16th century and celebrate the spring in royal splendor!
Like art? What about art in 3D? Lia Lou expands her work with colored beads so here new piece "backyard" can jump out at viewers.
The Getty Villa Museum in Malibu is home for amazing collections of Greek and Roman art, antiquities, middle aged manuscripts and sculptures. With breathtaking beach views and inspiring architecture, enjoy lunch or "Tea by the Sea," at the on-site restaurant.
Our love affair with the car can be quenched at the Peterson Automotive Museum.
He captures a private view of past presidents and their families. Either it be on tour with the Beatles or in Germany during WW II, Benson was behind the lense.
Housing the permanent works of Armand Hammer, the Armand Hammer Museum of UCLA offers a wide array of multi-cultural events.
Learning was never so much fun when a museum is turned in a regular playhouse! The La Habra museum is a world with children in mind.
Come to MOCA's uncommon sense where you actually become the art piece!
Home of the La Brea Tar pits and many paleontologist, the George C. Page Museum has hands on exhibits on how life was like for animals in the prehistoric age.
Want to feel a sea cucumber or sea urchin? Reach in and touch some of the weird creatures of the ocean at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium!
Concert goers of Orange County and South Los Angeles can now experience music to the next level!
Home of the famous Culver Studios, Culver City has its hand in music as well. The Jazz Bakery offers the latest jazz and blues musicians coming up in the Los Angeles area.
Ancient art, cool culture, and nature are just a few of the many attractions at the Huntington Library.
At the turn of century two nations are torn from war. Lovers collide in Puccini's tragedy Madam Butterfly.
Time warp back to the 11th century where you will dine while seeing your king present noble knights of the realm fighting to the finish! Medieval Times is a fine taste of the dark age for everyone!
Have you seen a collection of bottles or pin cushions or an exhibit on the history of trailer parks? Art, science, technology and culture all found at The Museum of Jurrasic Technology.
Enrich your life at the Fowler museum's "When the Saints Speaks" where you can see Catholic Religious imagery.
One of Puccini's most famous operas, 'La Boheme' reflects an irractic romance between two artists in 1830s Paris.
Barley on the mind? Come down to Hermosa beach where you can taste your own personalized beer!
If you catch yourself in down south you don't want to miss the world famous San Diego Zoo offering something for the whole family.
Known for his his passion and musical flair, Dexter Grey allows his talents to inspire and benefit humanity.
Take a cruise on the coast of Long Beach to catch a glimpse these beautiful giant creatures surfacing from the ocean deep!
Travel Town Museum is located in Los Angeles at Griffith Park. With a mission to educate the public about railroad history as it pertains to the Western United States, Travel Town is a collection of historical trains, firefighting equipment and antique automobiles. The miniature train ride is perfect outdoor activity for kids and family.
With only one teacher and an occasional art class, this self-taught artist find his unique voice with manipulating polaroids.
In this day in age two developing careers can be very hard. Cash Baxter proves to be a natural renaissance man; an accomplished artist he manages to produce and direct for the stage as well.
The Wild Life WayStation provides animal services for wild and exotic animals. This rescue shelter is home of animals from who are injured and scientific laboratories.
Latin food, music and dancing all in the heart of Studio City, Mama Juana's is the ultimate Latin experience!
Glitz and Glam all along Hollywood Blvd where you have endless sights of celebrity memorabilia.
The farewell performance of Bella Lewitzky is a commemoration of her most recent works. It also pays tribute to her commitment and passion to the art form.
Widely considered one of the most influential works of American musical theatre, Show Boat is the first "musical play" deviating from traditional operettas.
Being influential and radical for its time, Marriage of Figaro is the most highly recognized comic opera Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote.
Lights aren't only to help us see, but can be a vibrant and amazing visual experience. Come down to the Griffith Observatory Planetarium.
Nestled high up in the Malibu mountains is a mansion housing collections of Greek and Roman antiquities.
Tango Times Two, written and directed by Miguel Zotto and Milena Plebs, pays homage to Argentina's vibrant and exciting dance – the tango.
The LA public library is the biggest collection in the county. It is a place to study or just browse, but don't get too sidetracked, you have over 2 million books to chose from!
The Museum on Latin American Art showcases Diversions and Remembrances by Rodolfo Morales.
The 76th season of the Hollywood Bowl was a memorable and honorable experience for all.
Kids can find a whole new world in learning through fun activities and computer interaction at the Los Angeles Children's Museum.
Having the mission to preserve Korean American history and art, The Korean American Museum most importantly wants to establish their contributions to America.
With a mission to promote tolerance and enlighten understanding the MOT focuses on racism and how it effected the 20th century.
Interested in the planet Mars? Experience Earth gaining new feats to visit our red neighbor.
Experience puppet masters in their prime at Bob Baker's Marionette. Spanning over 30 years Baker has crated hundreds of puppets in many different settings.
In a small residential house deep in the hills of Hollywood is an exuberance of art and literature, a home for over one hundred writers and poets.
Hollywood doesn't only have film studios, but an amusement park where films ARE the attractions! Universal studios recreates the sets of the studios for you to become enriched in the action!
From Alaska to South America the Southwestern Museum is home of important artifacts of Native American and Latin heritage.
Kena's photographs are preserved in time and history, reflecting customs and manners of a different age.
In the heart of Los Angeles is a special museum where they exhibit spiritual found and folk art by African Americans of southern United States.
Known as a modern day Picasso, Nichita is a child prodigy exhibiting her works all around the world by the age of ten. She masters the art of abstract cubism all on her own. 2:00
The famous Dominguez family was once partial owner of what we call San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes today.
Touring for his upcoming album that features some of his favorite Spanish – American songs.
Wonder how Venice got its name? The Venice canals. Flaunting its venetian architecture the canals are a great place to jog, walk, or just relax.
Experience guided tours of artifacts over one thousand years old. Also, user friendly computers help your journey through the center to be a time to remember.
Hands on activities, jungle gyms, muppets show are the just the few activities at the Kids Space Museum.
Experience love and betrayal in Umberto Giordano's most notable operas, Fedora.
A metal welder by trade found his artistic talents over night.
Wanna see the stars in whole new light? Or are you curious to know how much you weigh on Jupiter?
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Yes, Tina Turner is crooning plaintively on the sound track in my head. Nine months in, pushing myself to draw tentative conclusions from my research on how Senegalese law is adapting to international climate change law. My first impression of law's otherness in Senegalese culture keeps resurfacing. In other words, what's law got to do with it, got to do with it?
Initial introductions and explanation of my interest in climate change elicited questions about technical solutions like cloud seeding and biofuels.
The new global masters program in development practice at UCAD barely mentions law in its description of an interdisciplinary curriculum.
National plans to implement UNFCCC obligations/opportunities, created by Senegal in conjunction with UN bodies and NGOs, include one short paragraph on legal aspects. That then appears to be forgotten.
Meetings with government policy makers lead to discussion of the cadre juridique (legal framework) for specific climate change policy development, but then dead end because the bill setting this out has not yet been passed by the national assembly – and until then, it's a secret!
Planning for our university's celebration of World Environment Day (la Journée mondiale de l'environnement, the UN's equivalent of Earth Day), an environmental studies institute of geographers, biologists, and other hard and soft scientists has a difficult time making space in its program and planning for the lawyers.
While helping the Senegalese defense team for an arrested and imprisoned American, the judges follow the extradition statute's dictates on proof and proceedings, but then bar the attorneys from attending and representing their client.
Is law but a second-hand discipline? Just a handmaiden to policy (maybe philosophy in another era), often equated with politics, which is really just words without actions behind them? In a country with a dependent judiciary (inherited from the French tradition – judges report up to the Minister of Justice, who is named by the President), how does the rule of law become established? Survive? Engender respect? Inspire adherence? Pull us out of the mire of constantly bending rules based on who is in power and who one knows?
Senegal has LOTS of laws on paper. I sit surrounded by them every day in my research center. Yellowed pieces of paper in a ribbon-tied folder, JOs (Journal Officiel, the equivalent of the Congressional Record and U.S. Code combined) with broken bindings, are dusty soft-covered compendiums paid for by foreign donors.
Senegal has signed and ratified lots of international treaties too. The JO is littered with presidential orders recognizing them as the supreme law of the land. Various ministry websites, as well as those of the NGOs, display plans and strategies resulting from well-intentioned workshops and conferences aimed at transplanting international obligations and best practices into the national legal culture. And there they sit, waiting.

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Photo Walks is the first photo tour company in Boston. It is a guided walking tour with narratives and commentaries with tips on photography. The Photo Walks tour is intended for all skill levels in photography. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will surely enjoy the fascinating tour with the historic sites. The tour is usually for a small group to enhance a more intimate experience.
Discount Attractions is a user controlled travel website designed to make it easier to put together budget friendly trip itineraries. Everything on the site from the attraction hours, photos, descriptions and videos are submitted and edited by you, the visitors.


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Am I allowed to ride my bicycle on the sidewalk?
In Florida cyclists or casual bike riders can ride their bike on the sidewalk or choose to use a bike path. The way the law works in Florida is that if a cyclist is using the roadway then they have the same rights and responsibilities as a motor vehicle. If they're on the sidewalk they actually have the same rights and responsibilities as a pedestrian.


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Ow. My whole body hurts. I decided it would be a good idea to kick my own ass, apparently. Monday eve saw me in a rush to return almost-overdue DVDs and books to the library, which consequently caused me to be 30 minutes early to my class at the gym. Not wanting to sit around on a locker room bench, I decided running on the treadmill for 20 minutes wouldn't hurt as the dance classes tend not to be very aerobic. Except for this one. The teacher was a sub who is a real dance instructor and likes to add random squats and kicks to every move. I then went bowling after this 2 hour workout. And then went to another class last night. I think I'm taking a break today and immersing myself in a hot bath instead...
Here's my response to Ryan's resurrection of the Disney hero/villain/sidekick game. For those who were not a part of the game's creation at Cedar Point one sunny day my sophomore year, the rules are simple: pick the hero who you think exemplifies your best qualities, a villain who exemplifies your biggest flaw, and a sidekick who exemplifies your minor/supportive characteristics.
Hero: Meg (Hercules)
Villain: Madame Mim (The Sword in the Stone)
Sidekick: Flounder (The Little Mermaid)
Finally got Battlestar Galactica: Season One from the library after waiting two months! But I can't renew it beyond it's week-long checkout period because there are 18 other holds on it. Everyone wants some Captain Adama love, apparently. Went over to Anton's last night and experienced the hilarity that is Donkey Konga--the bongo drum equivalent to Guitar Hero. On the work office front, I received my first invitation to a real office party: the annual BU Holiday Party (which takes place during work hours and apparently includes an open bar, food, and door prizes). I think I'm going to like office parties. Oh! And I'm officially signed up for "Financial & Managerial Accounting" at BU's Metropolitan College every Thursday night from 6-9pm. This is the prerequisite to the Fundraising Management graduate certificate program that I want to apply to. Wish me luck: numbers aren't my strong suite. I got a B+ in AP Calculus BC, but that was five years ago. The closest thing I've had to math in recent years was Intro to Microeconomics--and that wasn't math so much as hearing about what a great movie A Beautiful Mind is.
And now, some things to entertain you:
Norman Mailer Wins Bad Sex Award
Man Tries to Deposit Fake $1 Million Bill
My latest photo album on Facebook
Also, I've made a profile on Match.com and it's partner, Chemistry.com, in hopes that I'll just find some nice guys to eat dinner with once in a while. There are some potential hopefuls--based entirely on their witty profiles. But we'll see how long I can stand having 29-year old bank tellers named "handsmguy89" wink at me...
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
1 comment:
- Traveler72 said...
PERSONAL SITES! They can be so addictive but so unbearably dumb at the same time. Like CSI.
I sent you a copy of Asphodel, btw. You probably know that though.
Ryan's Disney Character game intrigues me...perhaps I shall think on it...
I hope life is going well!
- November 29, 2007 at 8:24 PM
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Awa O Gbe
Awa O Gbe, an African Adventure is a documentary film filled with vivid colours and music. The ochre of the earth, the women's multicoloured boubous, the sounds of vocal and instrumental music. It follows René Dupéré and Élise Velle on their African adventure. René Dupéré, musical creator for Cirque du Soleil, and his partner Élise Velle, solo singer and interpreter of Cirque du Soleil's music, have been involved with a humanitarian aid project in Benin for the past 7 years. René and Élise...
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Tag: criticism
Every time we perform, share a new piece, or even simply live our lives, we open the doors to critique. How can we suss out helpful advice from unhelpful advice? What are some of the best ways to incorporate (or ignore) criticism? Hosted by Chrysanthe Tan.
As musicians, we receive a tremendous amount of criticism – constructive or destructive, warranted or otherwise. How does one make the most of this critical environment? Hosted by @griffincandey.


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Natural Logic
This month Fabricate features the opening reception for Natural Logic, Works by Emily Moorhead, on Saturday, December 10th from 6-10 PM.
Emily Moorhead lives and works in Ohio. In 2010, she received her MFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts from Washington University in St. Louis. Moorhead has already been included in various exhibitions including: Time-Sensitive at The Ohio State University Urban Arts Space Gallery in Columbus, Ohio and The Indecisive Moment at the Des Lee Gallery in St. Louis, Missouri. She was honored with the Sam Fox School Travel Grant in 2008 and the CETULA minor teaching project grant from Miami University in 2011. Additionally, Moorhead's work has been featured in the Art Libraries Society of North America magazine for an installation in the Wertz Art and Architecture Library of Oxford, Ohio. She is currently a visiting art instructor at Capital University and the Gallery Director for ROY G BIV non-profit emerging artist gallery in Columbus, Ohio. Upcoming exhibitions include a solo show at the University City Library in St. Louis, Missouri, and the group exhibition Twenty in their Twenties at Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, Illinois.
We are excited to have her newest exhibition at Fabricate. Join us for the new show, potable beverages and make sure to hop around the neighborhood for the December installment of Northside Second Saturdays!
Afterwards, follow everyone down to Mayday for the Fabricate after-party and Boozing my Religion!


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The Relationship between STD Locus of Control and STD Acquisition among Adolescent Girls
Rosenthal, Susan L., Griffith, Jennifer O., Succop, Paul A., Biro, Frank M., Lewis, Lisa M., DeVellis, Robert F., Stanberry, Lawrence R., Adolescence
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) represent one of the leading public health problems for adolescent girls, their partners, and their neonates (Institute of Medicine, 1997). Concern has been raised about the lack of control adolescent girls and young adult women have over the most effective method of protection, namely condoms (Rosenthal, Cohen, & Stanberry, 1998). Previous research has demonstrated that partner insistence on condom use is related to both condom use and decreased STD acquisition (Rosenthal, Biro, Succop, Baker, & Stanberry, 1994). Other cross-sectional research has found that girls' perceptions that their partners are in control of STD acquisition are significantly correlated with the frequency with which the girls report using condoms (Rosenthal, Cohen, Biro, Lewis, Succop, & Stanberry, 1999). The limited control females have over condom use has led to interest in methods that could be female controlled, such as the female condom or topical microbicides (Coggins, 1999; Darroch & Frost, 19 99; El-Bassel, Krisbnam, Schilling, Witte, & Gilbert, 1998; Gollub, Stein, & El-Sadr, 1995; Rosenthal, Biro, & Stanberry, 1998). Topical microbicides can be used intravaginally--therefore under female control--to prevent STD acquisition. Topical microbicides work by either disrupting the organism's cell membrane (inhibiting replication of the organism and blocking infection) or altering the vaginal environment so as to reduce susceptibility (Rosenthal et al., 1998). For either topical microbicides or the female condom to be successful, girls need to believe that they, not others, are in control of preventive methods. Positive responses from male partners and ease of use are other aspects that may influence implementation of a female-controlled method.
Locus of control (LOG) is the degree to which persons believe that they are in control of what happens to them (internal), others are in control (external), or events are random (chance). As individuals move into adolescence, their locus of control typically becomes more internal (Nowicki, 1973). It is unclear whether this developmental trend continues throughout the adolescent period (Kulas, 1996). Our previous cross-sectional study indicated that for most loci of control, girls' beliefs about general health and STD acquisition were correlated, suggesting a general personality style (Rosenthal, Cohen, DeVellis, Biro, Lewis, Succop, & Stanberry, 1999). Attitudes regarding locus of control may change as a result of STD acquisition because other attitudes do appear to change with STD acquisition. For example, girls with multiple STD episodes view future STD acquisition as less negative (Rosenthal, Biro, Succop, Bernstein, & Stanberry, 1997). Sexually experienced girls who have not had an STD view STDs among the ir friends as less prevalent than those who are sexually inexperienced or have had an STD. This suggests that lack of STD acquisition in the presence of potential risk could lead to increased vulnerability or lack of protective behaviors (Rosenthal, Lewis, Succop, Burklow, & Biro, 1997).
The current study addressed the following three questions: Are the responses of adolescent girls' to a measure of STD locus of control correlated over approximately a 6-month period? Do internal, partner, and chance locus of control perceptions impact frequency of condom use or likelihood of acquiring an STD in the next 6 months? What is the contribution of recent STD acquisition to internal, partner, and chance LOC?
Adolescent girls were recruited from an urban-based adolescent clinic to participate in a longitudinal study of psychosexual development and risk of STD acquisition. For 3 years, at approximately 6-month intervals, a female research assistant interviewed each of the adolescents who took part in the study (a total of seven visits). The sexually experienced girls received a medical STD evaluation. …


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By Beverly Beuermann-King
A recent Hewitt Associates study found that almost half of organizations around the world experienced a significant drop in employee engagement mid way through 2010, the largest decline since Hewitt began conducting employee engagement research 15 years ago. Hand in hand with this development, job burnout is increasing, productivity is decreasing and absenteeism and job turnover are on the rise (see box).
According to a Desjardins Financial Security National Health Survey, 30% of respondents feel more stress now than they did last year. The issues contributing to their overall anxiety were seen as insufficient salary (30%); work overload (27%); a lack of recognition (22%); and a negative work environment (22%).
Quite literally, the health of our employees and organizations is at risk.
We know that companies that help their employees find the right strategies to deal with stress have more engaged workers and see higher rates of productivity and a positive impact to their bottom line. Organizations with high levels of engagement outperformed the total stock market index, even in during economic downturn. In 2009, total shareholder return for such companies was 19% higher than the average total shareholder return.
But at a time when wellness programming is needed most, Buck Consultants' third annual global wellness survey found that one out of every four organizations is having a harder time providing wellness services. And only 32% of respondents to the Hewitt survey felt their employer helped them better manage their stress at work.
The evidence is clear: A comprehensive workplace wellness program can have a positive impact. Employee engagement increases when employees feel that their employer cares about them. OptumHealth's research found that 84% of employees surveyed endorse the view that the presence of a workplace health and wellness programs is a sign that a company cares about its employees. A company that provides workplace wellness programs does so because it values the health of their employees.
So why aren't more firms concentrating on this critical component of engagement? First of all, a wellness program isn't just about the occasional stress management exercise. A comprehensive program looks at a variety of areas, many which tend to be included in an organization's overall leadership strategy. There are, in fact, seven key components under the umbrella of a comprehensive program, each functioning like a spoke within a wagon wheel. Failure to include all of the spokes weakens the entire wheel – and the overall health and engagement of your organization. The Seven Spokes of Wellness are:
It's important that an employer know where to focus time, dollars and energy when looking to address the issues and challenges that are causing stress and negatively affecting engagement within their company.
Start by identifying the causes of stress on both a micro and macro level (i.e., individually, within teams and company-wide). Find out what strategies people are using to deal with these stressors. Then determine what kinds of policies, procedures and practices would buffer them against these stressors. Finally, what kind of support will be required? This will help you formulate a plan that will ultimately have a positive and lasting impact on the health of your people and organization.
Hewitt Associates suggests that employers follow five steps when setting up a program. Here is their list, along with some specific suggestions:
Healthy employees are engaged employees who are motivated to help their organization succeed. A company that assesses the sources of stress and health of its employees and develops strategies to combat these stressors and symptoms will find that the level of engagement will rise over time, which will have a positive impact on productivity, customer service, absenteeism, turnover and their bottom line.
Stress and wellness specialist Beverly Beuermann-King translates current research and best practices into a realistic, accessible and practical approach through her stress and wellness workshops, online articles, e-newsletters and media interviews. For more on the Seven Spokes of Wellness and the S-O-S Principle, visit @@http://www.WorkSmartLiveSmart.com.


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The doctors and staff, at the Pain Relief & Wellness Center treat a wide variety of ailments on a daily basis, all with the goal of relieving pain. Some of them are included below. Please note that this information should not be used to self-diagnose.
Call 845-342-0000 today.
The most common causes of lower back pain are injury, overuse of muscles, ligaments, and joints, and pressure on nerve roots in the spinal canal. Lower back pain can also be caused by a herniated disc, which is sometimes brought on by repeated vibration or motion (as during sports activity, when using a machine, or lifting in the wrong way) or by a sudden heavy strain or increased pressure to the lower back. In addition, osteoarthritis affects the small joints in the spine and can lead to lower back pain.
Our skilled and experienced doctors can diagnose and prescribe a treatment plan for your lower back pain; contact us today.
Lumbar radiculitis is an inflammation or irritation of a nerve root in the lower, or lumbar, region of the spine. Pain is a result of pressure on the nerve root where it connects to the spinal column; it radiates down and along the sciatic nerve. Depending on the location of the pressure point, a person may experience pain in the upper thigh, lower back, calf, foot, or gluteal muscles. Dolson Avenue Medical's highly trained staff, will evaluate and diagnose your condition, and then prescribe the most effective treatment plan possible. Contact us today to begin your journey to a pain-free life.
Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. Injuries within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of your hip or your groin. If you are experiencing pain on the outside of your hip, upper thigh or outer buttock, it's usually caused by problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround the hip joint.
Let Dolson Avenue Medical's array of pain-relief services help you get back to life as usual; contact us today.
In addition to injury, neck muscles can be strained from poor posture, whether it's from leaning into your computer at work or hunching over your workbench at home. Wear-and-tear arthritis is also a common cause of neck pain, which is commonly associated with dull aching. Sometimes pain in the neck is worsened with movement. Other symptoms associated with some forms of neck pain include numbness, tingling, tenderness, or sharp, shooting pain.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Shoulder pain may be accompanied by numbness and tingling and may require medical intervention, typically in the form of medication and physical therapy. Shoulder pain may be the result of anything from normal activities of daily living to serious health conditions, and may not develop immediately after an injury. In addition, a herniated spinal disc can cause pain in the shoulder and osteoarthritis can cause discomfort and localized swelling.
If you're experiencing shoulder pain, contact us for a free consultation.
If rotator cuff injuries are diagnosed early, effective treatments can prevent further injury and deterioration. Rotator cuff syndrome is a disorder most frequently diagnosed in individuals whose work involves repeated or sustained raising of the upper arms. Such repetitive motion irritates the muscles and tendons by putting pressure against the bone at the top of the shoulder blade. When the arm is raised repeatedly, the front edge of the shoulder blade can rub across the rotator cuff
If you've been diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome, or have any level of shoulder pain, contact us for a free consultation.
When suffering from knee pain, many people avoid activities they might otherwise enjoy and have difficulties doing daily tasks. There are many causes of knee pain, from sports-related injuries such as ACL tears tendon and muscle strains from general overuse. The location of pain in the knee can give our doctors an idea of what may be causing your pain; a proper diagnosis from a doctor is important to ensure the right condition receives treatment and to rule out any underlying factors that might otherwise go unnoticed.
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Ankle and foot pain can be caused by injuries or the natural process of aging. You may experience stinging, soreness, or stiffness in your ankle or parts of your foot. In most cases, pain can develop from every day wear and tear or overuse. Physical therapy, and massage therapy and can help alleviate ankle and foot pain. Contact us today to begin your journey to a pain-free life.
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A solar ray cost a New Mexico college $5 million to save $200,000 in utility bills. Sounds like another 25 years to break even to me.
Under Obama, businesses are collapsing faster than they are being formed, says Dennis Prager, for the first time in American history.
Another out of touch liberal Democrat was Senator Mark Udall of Colorado, who said in 2014 that he would vote no again on the Keystone Pipeline even though 66 percent of Coloradans supported the project. Voters in November noticed and voted no on Mr. Udall.
"… government agencies are well-oiled machines when it comes to theft."
"Guns don't cause gang violence. Democrats do."
"The new definition of terms: Need – your desire for someone else's money. Greed – your desire to keep your money. Compassion – the politician who arranged the transfer."
Joseph Sobran Sobran.com
Bumper sticker of the day: PRIVATIZE GOVERNMENT.
Lecherous leftist Hillary "Dead Broke" Clinton claims to be a "working families" hero while charging colleges $300,000 plus for campaign appearances. No wonder tuition is going up like crazy.
Which Demoleft politician is phonier and more corrupt: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton or John Edwards?
Isn't it amazing how liberal states will vote for any leftist who comes along? To many people, liberalism is the norm.
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As I've said before, I'm playing my Purifier list, found here. I know it's not bleeding edge competitive, but it's fun to play and hopefully my games will be really fun.
|Hopefully he and his two buddies drop heavy ammo on fools!
My itinerary looks something like this...
Wake up super early
Fly from Orlando to D.C.
Head to the hotel
Whiskey Challenge vs Hulksmash. Last I heard Hulksmash was also bringing Grey Knights, so it should be a pretty cute game.
Sleep in.
Go to the national mall, since I've never been there
Head to the convention center to see how the Invitational is going
Grab dinner with my friends who live in the area
Get to sleep early because Saturday is going to be a long day
Play 4 games of 40k against stiff competition
Play 4 more games against similarly stuff competition
Fly home and recuperate.
For all those who will be there, definitely say hi to me. After Hulksmash finishes trouncing me, I'll be up for a game or two. For those who won't be there, you'll be able to watch Hulksmash trounce me on the live coverage.


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Dear readers,
Since at this point in time I cannot write a daily blog, I thought it might be helpful if I can refer you all to some other blogs that have inspired me to write my own. Some of these I read daily, while other ones I just found out about. They are all very similar to my own and I highly suggest that you take some time to look through and read some articles from each of them to enhance your Boston sports knowledge.
NESN, as some of you probably already know, is one of the biggest sports broadcasting market in Boston. Most of you probably didn't know; however, that their website is actually a word press blog itself. Nesn.com is a great way to read up on all your favorite Boston sports teams, as their staff produces several stories a day to give you all of your up-to-date information. They also have a very useful and easy to use application available for most smartphones and tablets.
2. It Is What It Is
Weei.com is my personal favorite place for sports news. They give up to date information and opinions that are always based on facts. The "It Is What It Is" blog is their staff's blog about the New England Patriots. It is generally their columnist that does the posting and the blog allows them to get even a little bit more opinionated than what they can have in their column. The stories generally vary in range too. Some may only be a couple paragraphs discussing a press conference, or may even be a few pages discussing the direction of the team. The blog also has a free application that is available for most smartphones, and can be found through the WEEI app.
3. Full Count
"Full Count" is another WEEI sponsored blog like "It Is What It Is," that specifically focuses on the Redsox. It is written by their highly qualified staff and is updated a few times a day. It gives their readers any sort of information that you need to know about the Red Sox—whether it is the teams batting order for the game, or a breakdown of what has been happening over the course of the season. Alex Spier, one of the writers of the blog, is one of my favorite writers because he is not afraid to find stories nobody is talking about, and make those stories newsworthy. I like to think of myself the same way. Overall, I highly recommend giving this blog a try. It is also important to note that the blog is available for many phones through the WEEI app.
4. Beantown Shakedown
I unfortunately do not know a whole lot about the background of this blog, but from what I understand, the writers are four college students (like me) who enjoy their Boston sports. They post generally around a couple times a week, sometimes noting events that happen within Boston sports, or their opinions on the teams. They also produce some 'fun' articles that are nice to read like "Ten Favorite Sports Venues I've been to" or "First impressions: NHL 14." I have been very impressed with their blog, and even though these four writers are just college students, they certainly know their stuff. I highly recommend giving this blog a try.
5. Boston Wins
I just found this blog within the last couple of weeks, but I have grown to it as I really enjoy the stories that are written. I do not know anything about the writer, but from reading this blogs, I can tell he is a fiery Boston Sports fan who puts a lot of emotion into it. They are very informational and entertaining, and if you like the conversational side of my blogs, you will probably enjoy this one.
If there are any more Boston Sports blogs that you find interesting, please leave a link to them in a comment below.


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Hospitalists: Medical Team
Hospitalists are acute-care specialist physicians who manage your care in the hospital. They communicate with your primary care physician (PCP) and share information concerning your care and progress during your stay.
Usually trained in internal medicine, family medicine or pediatrics, hospitalists have the skills and expertise needed to provide care specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of hospitalized patients and their families. They are often more familiar with the hospital's system and functions and have a greater understanding in caring for hospitalized patients on a daily basis.
Hospitals are their primary site, thus making them more available throughout the day to spend time with you and your family members, follow-up on tests and be there in case any problems occur. At the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, our hospitalists strive to provide you with the finest care during your hospital stay.


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I'm sorry that it has been so long since my last post, but my life has been a whirlwind! Well, I officially started my job on July 1, and I am loving every minute of it so far. I would have posted sooner, but I had a loaner laptop at the office, and it was horribly slow, and I honestly didn't really have time to sit down and write.
My new laptop came in the other day, so I am finally able to get caught up on my internet time. Since I've been here, it has been pretty laid back. I have had time to get adjusted to the campus and the building. I've gotten my office almost setup the way that I like it, but I realized I need more stuff to fill up my book shelves. I have a lot of desk/countertop space in my office so that I can spread out all of the books I am using to write lectures at one time and just look at what I need when I need it without having to open and close each book. Best of all….I have a thermostat that I can actually control! This may sound stupid, but in every office that I have worked in, either the thermostat did not control anything, or I shared the office with others so I had to keep it warmer than I like (I like it nice and cold!).
The courses that I am teaching this Fall are team taught courses, so I have meeting tomorrow with the coordinators to discuss what part of the courses I will be teaching. It will be nice to be able to actually start putting stuff together rather than just reading material that I think I might be covering.
The research aspect of the position is still coming together. Since the department is new and the building is new, there are still some kinks to be worked out before things can get going full swing. I still need some time to focus my research anyway, so this works out well for me.
I still have a lot to learn about being a professor, but I am trying and I hope that I will turn out to be a pretty good one. I'll be sure to post on a more regular basis now. I hope that you all are enjoying your summer!


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The boys were kept very busy (and cool) over the summer with the new Nerf Super Soaker Floodinator from Hasbro.
The Nerf line of Super Soakers features many different blasters with different water capacity and drenching abilities. The Nerf Super Soaker Floodinator is a basic, but fun, pump action water blaster that holds 2litres (70 oz) of water and can shoot up to 38ft (11.5metres)..
The minimal packaging is 100% recyclable and it took a matter of seconds to cut the strings and release the water blaster.
The Nerf Super Soaker Floodinator is extremely lightweight when empty, however filling the 2litre tank to capacity does obviously change that, giving a load that is just about manageable for my 6-year-old Riley. Harry, who is 4 years' old cannot operate the blaster when full, so I've been filling it with less water when he wants to use it.
Both boys find the blaster really ease to use as it has a basic pump action firing mechanism. Pumping is smooth and streams produced by its single nozzle on the barrel are pretty decent. The only downside to this aspect of the blaster is that continuous streams are not possible.
Refilling of the Nerf Super Soaker Floodinator is via a hole in the top of the tank, which is wide enough to accommodate a tap or hose pipe with ease. The snap cap used to secure the water in the tank has a snug fit, yet is surprisingly easy to grip and open. What we have found though is that because of the air hole in the reservoir cap, if the Floodinator is turned on its side or held at certain angles when there's water inside, it leaks out of the top.
The Nerf Super Soaker Floodinator claims to shoot water up to 38ft although we have only managed 30ft so far – not that this affects the play or functionality of the blaster at all because you really don't need much more distance in a good water fight!
Product Features
- Tank holds 2litres of water
- Blasts water up to 38ft
- Easy to refill
- Pump-action
- Suitable for children aged 6years+
The Nerf Super Soaker Floodinator has a RRP of £19.99 and is available to purchase from all major retailers including Argos, Amazon, Smyths Toys and Toys R Us.


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I call it "my first same-sex marriage"
As if it were my wedding.
The State has sanctioned it,
the parents are used to the idea,
the invitations, sent and R.S.V.P.'d.
We sit in a former church, that begat
a recording studio, that begat "an event space."
Frank Sinatra crooned "Everybody Ought to Be in Love" in this very room.
The groom is diminutive, cute, energetic, an actor.
And the groom is diminutive, cute, studious, a linguist.
The minister, from Universal Life Church,
speaks the vows, the couple assents,
the minister affirms, the couple embraces,
the couple kisses.
Nine-year-old girls are watching
as if it's the most natural thing in the world.
A tenor sings "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Groom Number One's father finally smiles.
Groom Number Two's mom dabs at a tear.
We're here, zooming through history.
The band strikes up — fast rock 'n' roll.
The nine-year-old girls are dancing with joy.
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Royals' free fall continues with 7-0 loss to Angels
At some point, as the Royals know better than perhaps any professional franchise in American sports, you hit bottom and things start to get better. (Maybe not a lot better, but better.)
That bottom must be getting close after Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. Must be, right? This demoralizing free-fall can't continue, can it? Not at this pace ...
"It's definitely frustrating," first baseman Eric Hosmer admitted. "That's why this game is so tough. It's a game of failure. We've just got to stay focused and continue to take it day by day.
"We've got to play some better baseball. Offensively, we've got to pick up the pace. We realize that as an offense. There's not one magical thing that can change it. We've got to do it as a group."
That group, starting Sunday, will not include catcher Salvy Perez, who was placed on bereavement leave following the unexpected death of his maternal grandmother. Perez will miss at least three (and as many as seven) days.
The Royals plan to purchase the contract of catcher Adam Moore from Class AAA Omaha prior to Sunday's series finale.
Saturday's loss was faith-testing grim. The Angels trotted out right-hander Billy Buckner, a one-time Royals' draftee who hasn't pitched in the majors in nearly three years. And he worked five scoreless innings.
The LA bullpen, which entered the day with a better ERA than just two other American League units, then completed the shutout with four clean innings.
And it all looked easy.
"Offensively, we're just not getting it done," manager Ned Yost said. "We just need to break out of the funk were in and get some hits. It's a combination of everything, but we've got to find a way to get it done."
The Royals' attack right now ... Tennyson once wrote about "the quiet sense of something lost." Well, yeah. Bingo. A lot of quiet, and a lot of lost. (That's right, we're channeling Tennyson. Gives you an idea, doesn't it?)
Some specifics:
The Royals have scored three runs or fewer on six occasions while going 1-8 over the last nine days. That streak includes three one-run losses at Oakland, two losses in three games at Houston (which is tough to do).
And now three straight home losses to the Angels who, when this series opened Thursday night, had the worst record in the American League but for those aforementioned Astros.
Tennyson is perfect.
"Up until today, we've been right there," second baseman Chris Getz said. "It's been tough, but we're grinding away, and we'll continue to do so. We're optimistic that the tables will turn."
It was Getz who crystallized the mounting frustration by getting ejected in the sixth by first-base umpire Marty Foster after a close call the previous inning resulted in a rally-killing double play.
The Royals trailed just 1-0 and had runners at first and second with one out when Getz hit a grounder to second. The relay produced a bang-bang play at first. Very close. Even on replays.
Getz and the Royals were in no mood to give Foster any benefit of doubt after his missed call Friday night in calling Mike Trout safe at second base on steal with the score tied in the seventh inning.
Those replays showed Getz clearly applied and held the tag before Trout reached the base. The Angels went on to score three runs in a 5-2 victory. So Getz kept chirping at Foster after another close call.
"When he got back to the dugout (after the LA sixth)," Yost said, "he was still screaming at Marty Foster(Foster) told him to be quiet, and (Getz) said something else."
Getz acknowledged: "Obviously, it was more than just that (play). So"
More frustration: Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie carried a no-hitter into the sixth -- and still trailed 1-0. Trout (again!) walked with one out in the fourth, stole second, went to third on a throwing error and scored on a grounder.
That first hit against Guthrie, 5-3, was a homer by Hank Conger to start the LA sixth. Josh Hamilton hit a two-out homer in the seventh -- that was the Angels' second hit -- and it was 3-0.
A four-run eighth turned the game into a rout. All seven runs were charged to Guthrie, although Louis Coleman didn't help by permitting three inherited runners to score.
"I don't know how to characterize it," Guthrie said. "As a loss?"
So the slide continues. The Royals are 4-15 since topping out at 17-10 with a comeback victory May 5 over Chicago. They need a victory Sunday to keep the Angels from completing a four-game sweep.
Then come four games against St. Louis, which has the best record in baseball, and three at Texas, which has the best record in the American League.
Maybe that bottom isn't so close.
Buckner, 29, made his first big-league appearance in nearly three years (May 29, 2010) and 4-2 with a 4.56 ERA in eight starts at Class AAA Salt Lake prior to his May 16 recall.
"All I wanted to do," he said, "was be aggressive in the bottom of the zone and let my defense play behind me."
And here he was, working five innings and allowing just two hits before handing a 2-0 lead to Dane De La Rosa in the sixth. Scott Downs pitched the seventh, Robert Coello the eighth and Michael Kohn the ninth.
They all feasted on the Royals' increasingly feeble attack.
"Billy came up and gave us five zeroes," Angels manager Mike Scioscia marveled, "and the bullpen put up four more zeroes in a game where, a week ago, we were looking at and weren't real sure who was going to start today."
So what do the Royals do now? Something has to change, doesn't it?
"I don't answers those types of questions after a ballgame," Yost said, "because you're upset. Games like that are hard. Emotions are high. It's best to sit and think things through (and not) make snap decisions."


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Participants in Mt. Esja Ultra must be at least 20 years old on race day
Participants in Mt. Esja Marathon must be at least 18 years old on race day
Information about time barriers and checkpoints will be announced soon
- Participants must do appropriate training to be able to finish within time limits
- Participants oblige to compete in a civilized manner and keep true to organized paths
- Respect the nature. It is strictly forbidden to throw garbage of any kind on the course, except at Esjustofa (startpoint)
- Be dressed according to weather and weather forecast
- Bring sufficient nutrition and liquid for the entire race
- Respect rules about personal assistance. Each runner can accept assistance from one person at a reserved zone at Esjustofa. It is forbidden to accept assistance in other places in the race except in an emergency
- Show other competitors and visitors at Mt.Esja respect on the route
- To wear the race bib on the chest or the stomach. The bib number must be fully visible throughout the entire race
- To register at given checkpoints throughout the entire race
- It is essential that each runner helps anybody in need and until appropriate help is available
- Race directors are not responsible for competitors in regards to injuries, weather conditions and/or natural disasters
- Runners are at own risk during the race and are encouraged to seek appropriate assistance in the case of accidents, injuries or illness
- Race director can and will disqualify anyone who does not obey the rules of the race
- Race director is in full right to cancel or bring a halt to the race due to external conditions or reasons
- No refunds of registration fees before or after the race
Race director strongly recommends the following gear (obligatory gear for runners competing in Mt. Esja Ultra and Marathon):
- Personal cup to drink liquid at aid stations and to get water in the brook
- Survival blanket
- Mobile phone
- 0,5-1 liters of liquid capacisy
- Sufficient nutrition and liquid for each lap
- Adhesive or/and elastic band for making a bandage or a strapping
- Waterproof and breathable jacket with a hood
- Warm hat and warm gloves
- GPX track of the course for gps watch or device
- Recommended gear:
- Walking poles
- Water belt and/or camel bag
- Cap or Buff
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bandage for blisters and sore feet
It will be possible to store extra equipment in a specially marked zone at the aid station. Runners are allowed to seek assistance from one external person. It's crucial that runners plan nutrition, equipment, running gear and assistance before the race.
Runners need to bring with them their own nutrition that will cover them the whole race.


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Under My Skirt
So lay down. Maybe even on the floor. And look up. Way up and be totally immersed under Vinna Reed's skirt as she stands over you in her sheer slip and shows off her panties, stockings, and garter belt. Watch her sit on your face in her panties and watch her pull her panties down and sit on you and put her ass right where you know you want it. A total upskirt fantasy come true.
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Fully Awesome. Ridonculous. Let It Begin.
Susie Essman
Directed by:
Byron Howard and Chris Williams
Rating: 7/10
Running Time: 103 minutes
US Certificate: PG UK Certificate: PG
If kids are anything like meand perhaps, unfortunately, they aretheyll be entertained by anything with a cuddly dog, a talking cat, or a funny hamster. Bolt has all three, but its more than just a cutesy animal tale from the likes of Disney; following on the heels of fellow Best Animated Feature Oscar nominees Kung Fu Panda and WALL-E, this story of a Hollywood dog in the real world offers something everyone in the family can enjoy.
Adopted as a puppy by young Penny (Miley Cyrus), Bolt (John Travolta) has become an action star on his self-titled hit TV series. He can burn through locks with his eyes, run at super speeds, and cause seismic shifts with the power of his barkproblem is, he doesnt know its all make-believe. But when network execs decide his show needs to become a little darker to hold on to its audience, and Penny is kidnapped as part of a dangerous cliffhanger, Bolt escapes the confines of his trailer and sets out on a mission to save his person, joined by alley cat Mittens (Susie Essman) and obsessed fan Rhino the hamster (Mark Walton), unaware that all his powers and abilities are all a figment of his Hollywood imagination and a good special effects department.
Now, Im not a Miley Cyrus haterIm not a fan, but Ive got nothing against the girl. And really, I know shes the golden girl of Disney right now, so I totally understand the reasoning behind casting her as the voice behind Penny. Problem is, as the voice of a young girl whos supposed to be around 12, she sounds distractingly old. Aside from that, though, Bolt is an engaging story that, though predictable, is sweet without being saccharine (that alley cat is a scene stealer), boasts some high quality animationespecially during the action scenes (the real life fire scene is a fantastic achievement), and manages to provide a little poke in the side of the movie biz (Greg Germann is exceptionally sleazy as Pennys agent). Like the best in the world of mainstream animation, Bolt doesnt condescend to its audience, and even though its clever enough to keep adults watching, it takes the lead of other recent cartoon fare like Kung Fu Panda and stays away from sly, winking, adult jokes. Its not quite up to the level of its peers and doesnt really offer anything new, but this is definitely a movie you can feel good about taking the family to seeoh yeah, and I teared up in a few places.
It's Got: A hamster that can move a ladder even while hes in his hamster ball, animation that looks furry, and a funny cat.
It Needs: A different Penny.
Alternatives:Kung Fu Panda, Meet the Robinsons, Toy Story
Sweet and well animated, Bolt isnt treading any new ground, but the path it does take is funny, action-filled, and entertaining.


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No July 12 Rehearsal!
There is NOT a rehearsal on July 12.
There was a mistake in the letter that said there would be a rehearsal on "Saturday, July 12" (which obviously is not a Saturday). The headline on that section of the letter is correct.
The rehearsal is Saturday, July 18.
sorry for the typo!
please call your friends that don't read the website and let them know!


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- Short Report
- Open Access
Intensive care unit course of infants and children after cranial vault reconstruction for craniosynostosis
© Akingbola et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2011
- Received: 29 July 2011
- Accepted: 9 September 2011
- Published: 9 September 2011
Craniosynostosis (CSS) results from the premature closure of one or more cranial sutures, leading to deformed calvaria at birth. It is a common finding in children with an incidence of one in 2000 births. Surgery is required in order to release the synostotic constraint and promote normal calvaria growth. Cranial vault remodeling is the surgical approach to CSS repair at our institution and it involves excision of the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones. The purpose of this article is to describe the post-operative course of infants and children admitted to our PICU after undergoing cranial vault remodeling for primary CSS.
Complete data was available for analyses in only 82 patients, 44 males (M) and 38 females (F); M: F ratio was 1:1.2. Patients (pts) age in months (mo) ranged from 2 mo to 132 mo, mean 18.2 ±-24.9 mo and weights (wt) ranged from 4.7 kg to 31.4 kg, mean 10.24 ± 5.5 Kg.. Duration of surgery (DOS) ranged from 70 minutes to 573 minutes mean 331.6 ± 89.0 minutes. No significant correlation exist between duration of surgery, suture category, patient's age or use of blood products (P > 0.05). IOP blood loss was higher in older pts (P < 0.05) and it correlates with body temperature in the PICU (P < .0001). Post-op use of FFP correlated with intra-operative PRBC transfusion (P < 0.0001). More PRBC was transfused within 12 hrs-24 hrs in PICU compared to other time periods (P < 0.05). LOS in PICU was < 3 days in 68% and > 3 days in 32%. Pts with fever had prolonged LOS (P < 0. 05); re-intubation rate was 2.4% and MVD were 1.83 days. Repeat operation for poor cosmetic results occurred in 9.7% of pts.
Post-op morbidities from increased use of blood products can be minimized if cranial vault remodeling is done at a younger age in patients with primary CSS. PICU length of stay is determined in part by post-op pyrexia and it can be reduced if extensive evaluations of post-op fever are avoided.
- Blood Product
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Craniosynostosis
- Cranial Vault
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Admission
Materials and methods
The medical records of patients with CSS who underwent cranial vault reconstructive surgery at Tulane University Hospital between June 1996 and June 2006 were retrospectively reviewed. A waiver of informed consent was granted by Tulane university institutional review board (IRB# 09-16032). The charts were reviewed with regard to demographics, intra-operative blood loss, and duration of surgery. Intra-operative consumption of blood products (crystalloids, PRBC, FFP, 5% albumin and platelets) were also included in the analyses. Post-operative (POP) course in the PICU at the time periods 12 through 36 hours were analyzed with respect to POP blood loss, infusions of blood products and crystalloids (CRYSTS). Also, the length of stay (LOS), mechanical ventilation days (MVD), post-operative morbidities and complications in the PICU were analyzed. Post-operative analysis was limited to first 36 hours in the PICU because this time frame allows for a thorough observation of the impact of intraoperative events on the PICU course; also, majority of our patients were discharged from PICU at or before 36 hours
All data were summarized using descriptive statistics such as mean, median and standard deviation. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) method and/or Kruskal Wallis test on non-parametric method were applied to compare mean values or center of location parameters between different groups. Correlation analysis was used to study relationships of different interest or variables. Where meaningful, the results were presented graphically. The study hypotheses were tested on the 5% level of significance throughout analyses. All analyses were performed using SAS Software (version 9.1 or higher in a Windows format) and Statistical R-Package.
Patient demographics
82 patients, 44 males (M) and 38 females (F) had complete data for analyses. M: F ratio was 1:1.2. Patients (pts) age in months (mo) ranged from 2 mo to 132 mo, mean 18.2 ± 24.9 mo (Table 1) and weights (wt) ranged from 4.7 kg to 31.4 kg, mean 10.24 ± 5.5 Kg. 77% of patients are from the State of Louisiana while the rest were referred from the contiguous States of Alabama and Mississippi; 76% of patients are Caucasian, the rest are African-Americans or Asians. Primary CSS occurred in 94% of patients (Figure 2) while CSS with associated syndromes occurred in 9.7% of patients (Table 2).
Age distribution in patients with craniosynostosis at the time of surgery
Age group (months)
Number of patients
≥ 24
Syndromes associated with craniosynostosis
Pierre Robin
Dandy-Walker malformation
Arnold-Chiari malformation
Pre-operative evaluation
Most patients had a developmental screening test (Denver Developmental Screening Test) performed by their general pediatrician before referral to the neurosurgical team. Some patients had lateral skull radiographs and computerized tomography of the head at the discretion of the neurosurgical team. Twenty patients (24.4%) had evidence of developmental delay (DD) based on parental observation and confirmed by clinical assessment of general pediatricians and the neurosurgical team; however, extensive developmental assessment and psychometric testing were not performed.
Intra-operative course
Postoperative course in the PICU
Number of patients requiring repeat operation for cosmetic and other problems after initial surgery for craniosynostosis
Age at first surgery (suture category)
Age at re-operation
Reasons for re-operation
5 yrs (sagittal, lambdoid)
8 yrs
↑ICP, headache, unsteady gait
11 mo (pansynostosis)
11 mo**
temporalis muscle re-suspension
6 mo (rt. Lambdoid)
4 yrs
bony defect over posterior sagittal sinus
18 mo (pansynostosis, Crouzon's variant)
18 mo*
hemifacial reconstruction
6 mo (bicoronal)
6 yrs
Facial asymmetry & orbital dystopia
5 yrs (sagittal/metopic)
6 yrs
Repair of multiple cranial defects
1 yr (sagittal)
7 yrs
cranioplasty for frontal skull defects
7 mo (coronal synostosis)
4 yrs
Non-healing coronal incision, craniofacial deformity, repair of Lt encephalocoele
Over 60% of our patients were older than six months at the time of surgery with an average age of 18.2 ± 24.9 months. The older patients in our study consumed more blood products intra-operatively and in the immediate post-op period in the PICU compared to younger ones. In this regard, our result differs from that of Eaton et al [4] who reported increased use of blood products in younger patients in their series. Since the surgical approach was similar in both studies these differences could be due to differences in blood transfusion policies, experience of the surgical team and factors related to anesthesia. The same team of surgeons and anesthesiologist were responsible for all the cases in our series compared to multiple teams in the series by Eaton et al [4]. Overall, the more invasive the surgical approach the more blood products consumed post-operatively. For example, endoscopic assisted repair (EAR) of CSS results in less blood loss at surgery and minimal use of blood products post-op [5, 6] because it is a less invasive approach compared to cranial vault reconstruction. The increased use of blood products and crystalloids in the immediate post-operative period (12-24 hrs) in our series was due to the longer duration of surgery (> 6 hrs) and the invasiveness of cranial vault reconstruction compared to EAR. Also, dilutional coagulopathy resulting from massive blood transfusions during surgery could explain the increased use of FFP and platelets (P < 0.05) in the immediate post-op course in our series. Though EAR is a less invasive surgical option for CSS repair compared to cranial vault reconstruction it is not the procedure of choice in older patients and in those with associated syndromes [5, 6]. EAR was not the preferred surgical option for CSS repair in our patients because the mean age at presentation in our series was of 18.2 ± 24.9 mo. Another reason why EAR may not be suitable for our patients is the associated cost of EAR because over 80% of the patients in our series have no health insurance and cannot afford the expense associated with mandatory use of helmet for 6-12 months after endoscopic assisted repair. Another major limitation besides cost is poor compliance with use of helmet because it is mandatory to wear it for six months to one year after surgery [5, 6].
LOS was longer in our series mean (3.08 days vs. 1 day) compared to what was reported after endoscopic repair [5, 6]; however, LOS in our study was comparable to the LOS reported after cranial vault reconstruction for CSS in other studies [7, 8]. Facial edema resulting from increased use of crystalloid (Figure 6) and blood products was common 12-24 hrs after surgery and was worse by post-op day two. This observation is similar to the time course for development of facial edema after CSS surgery in other studies [9–11]. Resolution of facial edema usually occurred by 36 hrs of PICU admission in our series because of increased urine output and mobilization of third space fluid (Figure 7).
Fever of unknown origin, which is widely reported as a common post-op morbidity in most series [9–11] occurred in 5% of our patients. However, hypothermia was equally problematic in the first few hours of admission to the PICU, especially in infants. Our results show a significant statistical correlation (P < 0.001) between volume of blood loss at surgery and body temperature changes in the PICU. It is plausible that post-op fever after CSS surgery might be more related to consumption of large volumes of blood products during and after surgery than to an infectious cause because febrile transfusion reactions often complicate massive blood transfusions; on the other hand, hypothermia could result from transfusion of large quantities of refrigerated blood products. Prolonged PICU LOS in some of our patients was related to investigations for fever of unknown origin.
In light of this observation we agree with other investigators [9–11] that an extensive investigation of post-op fever in patients with CSS is ill advised because a treatable cause is hardly identified. We no longer perform extensive sepsis work-up in our patients. It is possible that this policy might reduce LOS in PICU because post-up fever was one of many factors that determine prolonged PICU LOS in this series
Postoperative seizures due to fever and hyponatremia occurred in two of our patients (2.4%). This is comparable to the 2.9% incidence of seizures reported in published reports [12]. Hyponatremia resulting from cerebral salt wasting (CSW) or SIADH has been reported in CSS patients after surgery [12, 13]. SIADH was diagnosed in one of two patients with hyponatremia in our series but the cause of hyponatremia was not identified in the second patient. Fluid restrictions resulted in resolution of SIADH in our patient and avoidance of hypotonic fluids reduced the incidence of hyponatremia in the post-operative period.
The risk of infection is higher following an invasive surgical technique like cranial vault reconstruction compared to a minimally invasive approach like endoscopic assisted osteotomies [14]. Despite this risk the rate of infection was only 2.4% in our patients. The low infection rate in our series could be related to use of resorbable plates by our surgical team, a practice that have been shown to reduce infectious complications when compared to use of metal screws. Our patients did not develop the typical complications like dural tears, CSF leaks and subcute hematomas seen after cranial vault reconstruction [15, 16]; however, thermal injury occurred in a 2 month old and a 4 yr old had a non-healing coronal incision complicated by a subdural hematoma and frontal encephalocoele. About 90% of our patients had good cosmetic results and only eight of eighty-two patients (9.7%) had repeat operations for poor cosmetic outcomes (Table 3). Though the mean age at surgery in our study was 18.2 months only one of our patients required re-operation for recurrence of craniosynostosis. This is remarkable because older age at the time of surgery is a known risk factor for re-synostosis and poor cosmetic outcome [17]
A major limitation of this study is that it is a retrospective analysis of data spanning a period of ten years therefore our results might not reflect more recent surgical outcomes in patients with craniosynostosis. For example, a less invasive innovative surgical technique like endoscopic assisted repair of CSS results in less blood loss and reduction in LOS. However, there are indications for cranial vault reconstruction surgery in some subsets of patients with craniosynostosis therefore a clinical description of common post-op issues associated with this technique remains invaluable to pediatric clinicians.
We report our experience with the postoperative care of patients with craniosynostosis at our institution over a period of ten years. Our results indicate that a good outcome can be accomplished in the post-op period by a multidisciplinary team of providers despite the complexity and risks associated with cranial vault reconstructive surgery in patients with CSS. Despite the development of an alternative surgical technique like endoscopic assisted repair for CSS patients who present early for surgery, cranial vault reconstruction remains a surgical option for older patients with CSS including those with syndromic synostosis. Therefore, a description of the intensive care unit course and post-operative management issues unique to some subsets of CSS patients who require cranial vault reconstructive surgery might add to the existing pool of valuable clinical data available to pediatric clinicians.
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I just enrolled. But I think it is time for the organizers to come up with some good marketing idea to help Hong Kong receive more international media attention.
For example, they should consider building a "floating boat bridge" over the harbour. Imagine what nice photos we could take! And much better running than the hateful western tunnel.
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Nice idea!
Even along the roads, there should be more overhead cranes to take photos of runners along the path, like hey do at teh start of Nathan Road (But because it starts so damn early, the photos are way too dark!)
I think just pushing the start time to be a more human-friendly 9am start would be FAR more appreciated than the nocturnal times we have now! LOL
How is it that Tokyo, one of THE most concentrated megacities in the world, manage to organise 36,000 runners and start at 9am?
HK struggled with 74,000 runners for the HK Marathon in 2016 (http://www.hkmarathon.com/About_Us/Event_History.htm) but that's still with 35,000 runners doing the isolated 10K route.
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