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Collecting Stamps: Albums
STAMPS, IN THEMSELVES, ARE wonderful things to collect, but they're poor orphans without a home-subject to dirt and damage. No one can consider himself a collector without an album, even though it may be extremely modest, or even home-made.
Printed albums vary considerably in scope, and in price, but they are excellent for the novice or the intermediate collector. Most of them are profusely illustrated and serve as guides in identification. One of those most widely used is Scott's Modern Postage Stamp Album which provides spaces for 11,000 stamps and is priced at $2.00 bound and $2.50 loose-leaf.
Another is the Educator Album, published by the Washington Press, and a third is the new Empire Stamp Galleries' Worldwide Postage Stamp Album, with spaces for 15,000 stamps, loose-leaf, priced at $3.95.
Scott's International Junior Stamp Album has become the International Album, and consists of two volumes, one from 1840 to 1940, and the other from 1940 to 1949, with supplements. Vol. I, bound, is priced at $6.00 and $9.00 for the loose-leaf edition. Vol. II comes in loose-leaf form only, and is priced at $8.00.
In the foreign field there are also the Scott Specialty Albums in nineteen units and based upon logically collectible groups of countries. Prices range from $8.00 to $24.00 per book.
There are also printed albums, for United States stamps alone. The Scott American Album is priced at $2.50 bound and $3.00 loose-leaf, while the Scott National Album, looseleaf, is priced at $10.00. Then there are the White Ace printed albums for U.S. Commemoratives in singles and blocks, plate number blocks and airmails; the Scott U.S. Commemorative Album ($8.00); the American Commemorative Stamp Album ($4.50); the Scott U.S. Plate Block Album ($7.00), and the Empire Album for U.S. Plate Blocks ($2.00).
After a while the progressive collector finds he has surplus stamps, not provided for in his printed album, and that he is adding larger pieces and covers. When this happens the logical step is the so-called blank album-usually looseleaf and with plain or quadrilled pages. The latter are most generally used because it aids in proper mounting and lettering. To describe the various blank albums in size, quality and cost would be an almost impossible task. It is probably sufficient to state that the prices range from a few dollars to roughly $So.oo per volume. The factors which determine price are, of course, quality of paper, manner of production and type of binder. Blank albums are the ultimate, but should always reflect the contents. It would be foolhardy to spend $30.00 on an album to house a collection worth little money, and it would be equally silly to buy a $5.00 blank album for a collection the value of which might well run into thousands of dollars.
There are also special albums for special fields of collecting, such as Pan American stamps, British Jubilees and Weddings, the U.P.U. issues, etc. In this field, there are also special albums for the collectors of covers, (stamps on the original envelopes) and there are folders for those who gather full sheets of new stamps.
Complementing the albums are the stock books, also available in wide price ranges, for the storing of unmounted material and duplicates, and what are known as "approval cards" used by many collectors for the same purposes. Stock books and approval cards are actually of heavy paper, with pockets in which stamps (and covers) are stored.
A "Demonstration Collection" album for 3-ring binder, covering the educational features of stamp collecting, explaining the various terms used and showing how various collections may be formed, has been published by Elmer R. Long ($3.00).
William C. Denhof has provided pages (3-ring) for U.S. ordinary postage and airmails, illustrated by means of material in the great Ashbrook and Brookman books.


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Hello my friends, Today I'm not presenting a radio show because it is Easter in Greece. For this reason I decided to present you a record 45" which I bought from Japan. Jorge Dalto was a pianist from Argentina with jazz and afro cuban influences. Sadly he died of cancer at an early age in 1987.
He has released five albums from 1976 to 1988. The last album was released after his death.
I'm presenting a record 45" which is included on the album in 1983 "Rendez-vous". My copy was released in Japan in 1983.
This record 45" includes two tracks, the famous theme entitled "Ponciana" and the track "It's Magic" which was written by the keyboardist Mark Gray.
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About a year ago I posted about two of my favorite things - my Chopped Chicken Salad and getting a new Food & Family magazine in the mail. This salad is definitely my most-asked-for-recipe. Every time I make it for a get-together, the bowl comes home empty and I've promised several people that I'll e-mail the recipe to them. It really is that good. So in celebration of the
Amanda's Chopped Chicken Salad
1 large head of cabbage - chopped
(lately I've been cheating by using 2 packages of pre-chopped cabbage)3 bunches of green onions - finely chopped
3 stalks of celery - chopped
3 cups cooked chicken breasts - chopped into small pieces and cooled
3/4 cup slivered almonds
2 packages of Ramen noodles
About 2 tbs oil
Remove the noodles from the packages (throw out the seasoning packets), put them in a large ziplock bag and smash them into small pieces. Heat 2 Tbs oil in a skillet and add the noodles. Stir continuously until they begin to brown.
This is a delicate process - when they start to brown it goes very fast.
Remove the noodles from the skillet and set aside to cool.Combine cabbage, celery, almonds and onions in a large bowl. Add chicken and noodles once cooled and mix all of the ingredients together.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - While New York is a melting pot of races and cultures, racial and gender discrimination is still prevalent in the city's restaurant industry, according to a study released on Tuesday.
City restaurants hire and promote white men more often than women and nonwhite workers, the study by The Restaurant Opportunities Group said.
The nonprofit group sent pairs of workers, one white and one nonwhite, to apply for wait staff positions at 138 unidentified fine dining restaurants in Manhattan over a year.
Although all the phony applicants were U.S. citizens and had the same credentials, nonwhite workers were half as likely to receive a job offer than white workers, the study found.
Researchers also examined census data, conducted worker and employer interviews, and analyzed wages from information provided in questionnaires.
Some nonwhites were subjected to racial stereotyping and some women faced sexual harassment, Rekha Eanni Rodriguez, an attorney for the group, said in an interview.
"This report shows that workers of color and women face obstacles in getting equal opportunities through all stages of restaurant work, from hiring to moving up once they are in the workplace," Eanni said.
The restaurant industry is the largest employer of immigrants in the nation, representing 17.5 percent of the industry's 8 million employees nationwide, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in the report.
Many new U.S. immigrants head to New York to work in restaurants and the city's diverse ethnic cuisine makes it a dining destination.
Nonwhite workers make up almost three-quarters of New York's restaurant labor force, according to 2000 U.S. census figures highlighted in the report.
While New York provides jobs for many nonwhite workers, the report said it is difficult for those workers to advance.
The majority of management and higher wage positions like waiters and bartenders were awarded to white workers, while nonwhite workers commonly held lower paid positions like busboys and food runners, the study said.
Men held 79 percent of top management positions and 67 percent of waiter and bartending positions, the study said.
And 2000 census data showed nonwhite workers earned 11.6 percent less than white workers with the same qualifications, the study said.
A spokesman for the New York State Restaurant Association did not return a call seeking comment.
Eanni said the study undercut common arguments from restaurant owners who said nonwhite workers were hired less frequently because they lacked experience and education and had a poor command of English. "We found there were a lot of assumptions about accents," she said.
Nonwhite applicants who applied for jobs in the study included persons of Central and South American, Asian, Southeast Asian, African and African-American descent.
The nonprofit group's efforts to fight wage discrimination have resulted in payouts of $4.5 million to restaurant employees. Their actions also sparked several lawsuits against restaurant owners.


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Senior Moments: When To Worry And What To Do
My overly dramatic mother is convinced my 72-year-old dad has early stage Alzheimer's disease. He has gotten more scattered and forgetful in recent years and is a little more irritable, but I don't think it's anything serious. My question is: what are the signs of Alzheimer's and what resources are available to help me learn more?
Prudent Daughter
Dear Prudent:
Lots of seniors, like your mother, worry about memory lapses or confusion as they get older, fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer's disease or some other type of dementia. But the reality is few seniors (less than 14 percent of those over age 70) ever develop Alzheimer's. Here are some warning signs that can help you spot a potential problem, and some resources that can help if you do.
What's Not Normal?
Everyone experiences forgetfulness, confusion and irritability from time to time, but it doesn't necessarily mean we're developing Alzheimer's disease. Or does it? Knowing the early warning signs is a good first step in recognizing the difference between normal age-related memory loss and a more serious problem. To help you evaluate your dad's condition, here's a checklist of questions to ask yourself:
• Does he often repeat himself or ask the same questions over and over?
• Is he more forgetful, or is he having trouble with short-term memory?
• Does he need reminders to do things like chores, shopping or taking medicine?
• Does he forget appointments, family occasions or holidays?
• Does he seem sad or down in the dumps more often than in the past?
• Has he started having trouble doing calculations, managing finances or balancing the checkbook?
• Has he lost interest in hobbies, reading, attending church or other social activities?
• Has he become more irritable, agitated or suspicious than usual?
• Are you concerned about his driving, for example, getting lost or driving unsafely?
• Does he have trouble finding the words he wants to say, finishing sentences or naming people or things?
Even if your dad is experiencing some problems, it doesn't necessarily mean he has Alzheimer's. Many memory problems and mood changes are brought on by other factors like stress, depression, side effects of medications, vitamin deficiencies and more. And by treating these conditions he can reduce or eliminate the problem.
What to Do
After going through the checklist, if you're still concerned about your dad's mental health, get him in to see his doctor for a thorough medical examination. The doctor may then refer him to a neurologist, psychiatrist, psychologist or geriatrician who specializes in diagnosing and treating memory loss or Alzheimer's disease.
Finding Help
The single best resource to help you learn more and find help is the Alzheimer's Association. They offer lots of news and information on their Web site (www.alz.org), along with a 24-hour help line (800-272-3900) that provides assistance and referrals to local resources that can help you locate medical professionals, caregiving resources, support groups and more.
Another great resource to tap is the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center. Created by the National Institute on Aging, at www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers or 800-438- 4380. There you can ask specific questions about Alzheimer's disease, locate clinical trials and order free publications, including "What Happens Next?", a new booklet by and for people with early-stage Alzheimer's.
You also need to know about National Memory Screening Day sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, coming up on November 18. This could be a good time to have your dad tested and it's free. To locate a screening site near you (there are around 2,000 nationwide), visit www.nationalmemoryscreening.org or call 866-232-8484.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit www.savvysenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to "The NBC Today Show" and author of The Savvy Senior books.
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The San Dieguito River Park extends along a 55-mile corridor that begins at the river's source near Julian and reaches the ocean at the San Dieguito Lagoon. The vision of the River Park reaches out to the future with ideals of preservation and protection of the beautiful rural character of the San Dieguito River Valley. From the "Coast to Crest" trail system that will someday link trails and paths from Del Mar to Anza Borrego to the celebration and preservation of our local heritage and natural resources, the San Dieguito River Park is creating recreational and educational opportunities that interface gently with nature for all ages.
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2008 was a challenging year for everyone. During a year like 2008, we were especially thankful for all of you…our loyal guests.
We strive to be that place for you to enjoy that everyday meal, that special occasion with family, or just a cookie named Smiley. Our business depends on you spending a few minutes each day, week, or month with us! We, and our over 8,000 dedicated team members, thank you for spending your hard earned money at Eat'n Park.
If there was something we could have done better during your last visit, please let us know here. If you enjoyed your experience, please tell others! We would appreciate your reminding your friends and family about Eat'n Park, and we hope to see you back soon.
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Slight divergence from the technical posts in this blog but I wanted to put it somewhere.
I eat fast food. There you go, I've broadcasted it. I quite often get criticised by people when I say "I'm going to KFC" or the like, but frankly I don't give a damn, and I disagree completely when people tell me it's fundamentally bad or wrong for me to go to such places. And I'm going to explain each of the reasons people give and why they are nonsense:
1. It's unhealthy? While it's true that such places often provide calorie-laden food, it's probably no worse than your average meal from a restaurant. Fast food outlets places provide a 'menu' from which you can select any items you want. And unlike most restaurants the nutrition information is usually available (online or in the venue) so you can select based on nutritional content. You don't have to choose the limited edition "Big Tasty with Bacon" from the McDonalds menu with over 100% of your RDA of saturated fat, but the values are very clearly laid out and on the boxes so you can see:
Looks like McDonalds UK haven't changed the Big Tasty with bacon recipe this year - still has 102% RDA saturated fat pic.twitter.com/gjIGYytxie
I also recently saw a study on the fact that fast food is as effective as some of the "sports supplements" and the like, and frankly that doesn't surprise me. You look at the typical "Whey Protein" shake that available and it will contains around 20g of protein. A KFC Fillet Burger has almost 50% more (28.8g) and I know which I'd enjoy having more. Sure it'll contain more fat etc. too but being cynical, sports nutrition manufacturers can make more money if they sell you a variety of different products each with a specific purpose, and balanced diets are generally the best for you ...
— Stewart X Addison (@sxa555) April 14, 2015
2. It'll make you fat Ultimately it makes more of a difference how you balance it with your food intake in the rest of the day. I'll admit I have been through periods where McDonalds have given away free glasses with meals and I've had one McDonalds meal almost every day through the promotional period (I'll go into that later). So what? If it's the only meal I eat during a day and/or I have it just prior to performing some physical exercise then it likely doesn't matter. You could argue that only one meal a day isn't too clever, but I feel that's less significant than monitoring your intake.
The point is, I don't believe that fast food is inherently unhealthy. Done to excess, as per the 'Super Size Me' movie, you're clearly going to suffer problems, but even that film claims that what he's doing makes no sense whatsoever in the real world and that it was just an experiment.
3. It just doesn't taste good - Everyone has food that they like and dislike. I'm not personally a fan of most sauce-laden Indian food - nothing to do with spiciness as many people initially think, I just like to be able to see what I'm eating. To me, a Burger King 'Bacon Double Cheeseburger' just tastes better than food where most of the flavour is from the sauce it's swimming in instead of what's underneath it. In many cases I admit that fast food can taste bland. It's certainly mass-produced and 'generic' but that doesn't inherently mean 'not tasty'. And with the next topic I'm going onto - it's certainly likely to be tastier than many of the other fad diets out there.
The McDiet
Going back to the "it'll make you fat" issue, one of the biggest 3 weeks of successful weight loss I've had was during one of the "free Coke glass" promotions from McDonalds that I mentioned earlier. For every day over the 2-3 weeks of the promotion I had one large McDonalds meal - and nothing else on the day that had any calories. Rationing myself like this means I'm taking in a relatively small amount of calories. A large Big Mac meal is quoted as only 1164 and that's even including full sugar Coke as the drink which has over 200 on it's own. If you want to try the McDiet and you're not doing it to take advantage of a special offer like the one I mentioned then you can get some variety by choosing to eat the single meal a day at different fast food outlets. Most of the "meals" on offer are no more than 1500 calories, which is still sufficiently down on an adult's recommended daily intake (And potentially less than your RMR - mine's just over 1500). In my opinion, managing your food intake generally is more important than any particular item you eat or where you get the nutrition from. It's a way of dieting without just eating lettuce or starving yourself for two days a week. Basic calorie control. And if you're bothered about the relative unhealthiness of the McDiet, take a daily multivitamin too to balance it out. For those with a busy lifestyle it's a low effort way to go.
Obviously I'm not expecting or advocating that everyone runs out and start living off a diet of Big Macs - I just want people to appreciate that it's not inherently worse than many other types of food, and when the companies say you have to be sensible about consumption, it's true. But that's true of all food. I believe that people should be able to do whatever they want to their bodies, and if you're dumb enough to want to eat excessive amounts of fast food that's your decision, and it's your decision to make. People who want to raise lawsuits against fast food companies for making them fast are missing the point - don't criticize the company for meeting a demand for something that isn't illegal. That's called 'business'.
The BBC did a three part documentary recently on life at KFC restaurants covering many aspects of the company, including some insight to the random "CER" checks they do on stores to ensure quality and consistency of the food.
Another related article is this one I saw recently from a list of people from across the world and how much food/calories each of them consume in a typical day - some of them could probably handle the intake from "Super Size Me":
23 Photos Of People From All Over The World Next To How Much Food They Eat Per Day: http://t.co/G8lDbdEToG pic.twitter.com/5zPMApbfLJ
— Evan Kirstel (@evankirstel) April 4, 2015
The Telegraph: Burger King USA's 'Pizza Burger'
LA Times: KFC's 'Double Down' sandwich
Hungry Horse's now discontinued double donut burger (Sorry, that's a Daily Mail link but it does have the nutrition details - here's a proper review from the Guardian instead)
Guardian (UK): Tesco's Lasagne sandwich
Gizmodo: The pink goop that makes your chicken nuggets
Nando's advert based on Sugar Hill Gang
15 Facts About McDonald's That Will Blow Your Mind
McDonald's and PepsiCo to help write UK health policy | Politics | The Guardian
What 5 days of junk food does to your metabolism (Amusing because they said "a McDonald's diet isn't even saturated enough compared to what we fed the people in our study"!)
Nutrition docs for [KFC] [McDonalds] [Burger King] [Pizza Hut] [Nandos - click (i)]
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Seattle Genetics recently concluded its second quarter financial results conference call for 2016, which was spearheaded by Peggy Pinkston, the Executive Director of Corporate Communications, and Clay B. Siegall, the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Siegall spoke directly about the efforts and progress of Seattle Genetics in developing into a global multi-product oncology company. For the second quarter of 2016, Seattle Genetics reported an impressive $95.4 million in revenue. Contributing to this major achievement is the progress with ADCETRIS and its status in clinical trials programs.
Seattle Genetics (SGEN) Clay B. Siegall on Q2 2016 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
Dr. Siegall has been integral to the progress of Seattle Genetics since he co-founded the company in 1998. He has been the vision behind Seattle Genetics producing a pipeline of antibody-based cancer therapies. ADCETRIS has been one of the more promising and exciting recent developments for Seattle Genetics. It was granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about five years ago and has been exhibiting plenty of positive signs in clinical testing.
While there is no doubt that Dr. Siegall has been the driving force behind the technological advancements at Seattle Genetics, he has also played a vital role in the company's remarkable fundraising efforts. Under the leadership of Dr. Clay Siegall, Seattle Genetics generated more than $675 million in public and private financing in 2001 during its initial public offering.
Before Dr. Siegall founded Seattle Genetics, he worked at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute for about six years. In addition, Dr. Siegall also held positions at the National Cancer Institute and currently sits on the Board of Directors of Alder BioPharmaceuticals. His wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the biotechnology industry has been essential to the widespread success of Seattle Genetics. Dr. Siegall is extremely unique in that he is well versed in both the business and research ends of the biotechonology industry, which is no small feat. He continues to find ways for Seattle Genetics to be at the cutting edge of the industry.


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John E. Vigars Kent Church Photographs
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Normally the parish church dominates the Kent landscapes, but here the church is overshadowed - if not overwhelmed - by the enormous railway viaduct that crosses the Cray Valley. The flint rubble exterior with its ragstone dressings is not the most picturesque but it does allow us to contrast the regular Victorian work with the less even medieval work. The church is thirteenth century in date and of this period is the rood loft staircase. Parts of the medieval rood screen remain in the south chapel and under the tower. The south aisle contains a small piece of medieval glass from Westminster Abbey, damaged in the war and given to this church in 1991. It shows the arms of King Henry VII. On the south side of the chancel is the Hodsoll chapel with a fine early seventeenth century hanging wall monument showing a couple kneeling at a prie-dieu. The church is also lucky enough to contains seven brasses, some dating from as late as the eighteenth century.
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It's hard at times to keep up your pace with the contemporary ideas and designs for revamping your living room space. There are numerous ideas which are introduced with a bang, but soon they are nowhere to be seen as people do go for the other better options in the market. There are some sustaining contemporary ideas too which are safe and you must make the most of them for giving a modern contemporary look to your living room space. You must think wisely and act smartly when choosing anything to be stuffed in your living room space.
Lighting Designs
The contemporary living room settings demand a lot of light to brighten up the room. The contemporary style demands lights over colors to make an impression of the room. The people usually spend most of their time in the living room for reading, watching TV or using different gadgets for different purposes. The proper amount of light is highly desirable to give a proper contemporary touch to your living room. The yellow light source is highly trending and you may choose to go for some decorative lamps as well as the light source mounted in the side walls and the ceilings. The swing arm lamps that are mounted to the side walls are ideal as they make sure that none of the corner of your living room is dim without light.
Decorating with Mirrors
Mirrors are the essential component for contemporary designing of the rooms. The gilt decorative mirrors are highly preferable, and they can very aesthetically occupy the wall space of your living room. There are numerous mirror art masterpieces as well, which can make any living room look exceptionally magnificent with great charm and beauty. The massive mirrors are also trending and they are desirable in living rooms which are congested or relatively smaller in size. They can be exploited in an artistic way to make the room look bigger and attractive.
The wooden floor is the best thing to have installed in your living room. The modern contemporary houses look flourishing with wooden floors. The wooden floors today can be exploited in a number of ways to make them look more beautiful. You can play with the different color shades, design patterns and styling of the wooden floors to make them look just the way you want. However, the natural wood color and tone is more inviting and offers a nice aesthetic touch to your living room space. Using carpets either limited or wall to wall are not desirable in the contemporary setting. Small rugs may be used just to add some different sense of styling to the room.
Upholstery Items
The upholstery products such as your couches, cushions and curtains etc are highly rated when designing your interior. Light colors are preferable these days, chenille upholstery fabric is a popular choice. You do however have the flexibility to choose the material according to the climatic conditions of your region and of course, personal taste.


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Obesity occurs when a person's weight is greater than what is considered healthy for their height. This ratio can be determined by an individual's body mass index (BMI). Being overweight or obese can lead to a number of health concerns including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and arthritis.
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Nearly one third of all children are obese or overweight.
In Kentucky, the rates are even more alarming, topping 37 percent.
Conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure — all of which can be a result of obesity — not only threaten people's lives, but they also put a tremendous burden on our healthcare system. Additionally, obesity in children can contribute to things like acid reflux, sleep apnea, joint pain, low self-esteem and anxiety.
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Unfortunately, our society makes it difficult to avoid gaining weight. Sugary drinks are omnipresent. Fresh foods, access to parks, and even in some neighborhoods, sidewalks, are not always available. Add that with a sedentary lifestyle and calorie-dense processed foods, and Americans have a recipe for weight gain. However, making one small change every month can make a difference.
Preventing childhood obesity is a family matter. Every family is different and should manage their health in a way that is appropriate to their bodies. Talking with a physician can help identify the positive and negative behaviors that impact the health and weight of your family.
Prevention is always the best medicine. Be sure to have your children's BMI screened early before a problem develops. While this measure is not perfect, it is helpful. Managing a child's weight early can help prevent long-term health problems, such as heart disease, that could begin to occur as early as his or her 20s or 30s for those who have been overweight during childhood.
A physician can help create a long-term plan to develop healthier eating habits and exercise. Even making just one or two small changes each month is significant.
It's important to allow older children to have a say in their health. Children under the age of 9 are dependent upon those around them. For those children, it's important for parents and caregivers to be the agents of change. For children older than 9, parents have the opportunity to foster positive choices and allow the child to create his or her own healthy lifestyle.
A great way to simplify the basics of a healthy lifestyle for kids is the 5-2-1-0 Rule. Following this, kids will:
■ Eat servings five fruits and vegetables a day
■ Limit screen time (television or computer) to no more than two hours a day
■ Get one hour of exercise each day
■ Drink zero sugary drinks
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Patchogue, NY – On September 9, 2013, the National Park Service (NPS) released an environmental assessment (EA) for public review that proposed to dredge existing navigational channels and their associated marinas and docking facilities at three sites on Fire Island. The purpose of the dredging project was to reestablish safe, public access to NPS facilities in the aftermath of multiple storm events, including Hurricane Sandy in October, 2012. The EA was completed in accordance with the 1969 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality.
During the public comment period for the EA (September 9 – October 27, 2013), the NPS received a total of six (6) public comments on the EA. All comments were in favor of the project, stating that dredging the channels and marinas will make navigation easier and safer for recreational boating.
Based on the analysis presented in the EA and comments received from the public and involved agencies, the NPS selected the alternative to re-dredge the channels and marina areas at Sailors Haven, Talisman/Barrett Beach, and Watch Hill.A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to the human environment was issued on March 31, 2013.
The NPS is in the process of obtaining the project permits required by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dredging activities are scheduled to be completed at Sailors Haven and Watch Hill by January, 2015. Dredging at Talisman/Barrett Beach will be completed when future funding becomes available.
For more information about Fire Island National Seashore, visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/fiis. For information on the project, visit the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment website.
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 401 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.


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Hey local foodies,
While the plants are sleeping and snow covers much of the fields and pastures of our region; while we eat imported food and savor the remnants of last year's harvest; while we wait in anticipation for that first leafy green…
Now is the time to support local food.
I know, it's January! And that's the point. Community Supported Agriculture (or CSA) programs are changing the way local farmers connect with people who eat. CSA's (and their smaller-scale sister, NSA's) allow us to pay our farmers directly for the delicious food they grow and raise.
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This puts the economic power into the hands of farmers and the people who love healthy food. Instead of a farmer taking out a bank loan to finance their farming, they raise the cash directly: costing them less and ensuring that more of our resources go into growing healthy food.
Breaking the debt cycle that currently burdens farmers is a vital step to building a resilient local food system. And all of us can participate.
Find a local CSA/NSA program near you at LocalHarvest.org. Here in Denver, I recommend Grant Family Farms and Urbiculture Farms…although there are dozens to choose from. Now's the time to commit your food dollars to the farmers who grow your food. Don't be intimidated by the up-front cost: do the math and see how much value you're getting for your dollar.
Now's the time to do our part. And here's a fun little video that talks more about the important relationships between healthy food, the folks who grow it, and those of us who love to eat:


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Bangor Councilor Charlie Longo Offers To 'Belly Up' With Gov. LePage [VIDEO]
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The talk of Bangor today concerns this past Monday night's meeting of the Bangor City Council, where Councilor Charlie Longo made comments of Gov. Paul LePage and the city's pending budget crisis.
To begin with, Longo called the governor "a bully."
Then, towards the end of the public meeting (about 7:50 into the video), Longo said this, "I say this with the utmost respect. But, you know, if Gov. LePage is not busy enough to go to Jamaica, if Gov. LePage isn't busy enough to go.....I have not personally confirmed this but folks say that he hits the bars pretty heavy. If he has enough time to make it to those meetings or those junkets, to those nightclubs, whatever it is, he has the time to sit down with our mayor, with our city councilors, to discuss the issues that face the state of Maine.
Longo went on to say, "I don't care if it's at the Sea Dog or at Diamonds, I will sit down with Gov. LePage anywhere to discuss this issue"
During the comments you can see councilors start to cringe and move around in their chairs, some whispered to themselves, one began to raise his hand and one couldn't wait to speak.
Councilor Ben Sprague immediately jumped in at the end of the Longo's offering to meet LePage and said, "That comment was completely out of line. That was an embarrassment to this body."
Longo then goes on to apologize, somewhat, saying that "at the end of the day we need to fight for our constituents in every way possible."
Longo says that he has called the governor's office to apologize for his comments.
With the possible loss of income from the state's revenue sharing program, Bangor, along with every other municipality in the state and their taxpayers await what their tax bills will be.
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Written By JASEN OBERMEYER
Ward 1 Regional Councillor Barb Shaughnessy is putting her name in the hat for the position of mayor for the upcoming municipal election.
First elected back in 2014, Councillor Shaughnessy told the Citizen that she wants to run for mayor for the right reasons, which are representing the people and the community. "Over the last few years, I felt that community were coming out to the meetings but not being listened to and not being heard."
She said when the decision came to put her name in the running for mayor, it was to either get out, or move up, and felt that Caledon is able to have a strong voice. "Somebody who would listen to the people, listen to the businesses, listen to the community, and try to find a balance through all that."
She said that if elected as mayor, she will be one with vision, to supply direction, and inspiration moving forward, and to share that with Caledon.
Councillor Shaughnessy added that Caledon is unique. "We have an urban area, and we have a rural area, and I think most people don't understand both sides of that."
She explained that by growing up in both the city and the country, she has the best of both worlds. "I think I have the ability to unite that urban and rural instead of them being in competition with one another. I think we actually compliment one another."
Councillor Shaughnessy said she believes her experience, both as a politician and as a business owner, what she's accomplished, and what she can do, are what it takes to bring Caledon "to the next step, something we can all be proud of." She said that doing different developments than from other areas is what can keep that uniqueness.
She added that Caledon is a big area and everyone has expectations as to what they want, and need to manage them. "In Caledon we need to create teams that work."
She also said that she thinks big picture, knowing the issues in the other wards, and will always keep residents in the know of where she stands on issues or topics.
Asked about the upcoming elections, both provincial and municipal, Councillor Shaughnessy said that a change is happening in the way politics are being done, with citizens wanting leaders to not have personal agendas, and want straight answers instead. "It's all about the people they serve."
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The WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma will excite audiences with its upcoming shows that feature one of country music's biggest names, Willie Nelson. The 81 year old songwriter/singer will take on the stage to perform some of his biggest hits over almost six decades. Fans can look forward to listening to singles such as 'Crazy', 'Pretty Paper', 'Hello Walls', On the Road Again' and 'Pancho & Lefty', including countless others. Do not miss out on this golden opportunity to watch one of music's biggest icons perform.
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In The News: Victors Bbugle Boy
As a child, Tom Mika would often march around his home with his trumpet, playing the classic gospel hymn "When the Saints Go Marching In," his feet stomping to the beat.
"He fell in love with it," recalls his mother, Laurie Mika, referring to the trumpet. "It was always in his blood."
Years later, after countless practices and performances, Tom has gone from playing at home and high school to huge sports stadiums, performing with the Ohio-based Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps for the first time this summer. The marching band maintains an intensive practice schedule and travels around the country competing with other drum corps from the U.S. and other countries, including Japan and Canada.
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Journal of Thyroid Research
Volume 2011, Article ID 159703, 4 pages
Dual Ectopic Thyroid with Normally Located Thyroid: A Case Report
1Department of Endocrinology, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam 781032, India
2Nucleomed Imaging and Diagnostics, Guwahati, Assam 781005, India
3Department of Pathology, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam 781032, India
Received 14 November 2010; Accepted 20 April 2011
Academic Editor: Marian Ludgate
Copyright © 2011 Bipul Kumar Choudhury et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Dual ectopic thyroid is a rare presentation of thyroid ectopia. Only a few cases have been reported in the world literature. Dual ectopic thyroid in the presence of a normally located thyroid is even rarer. We report a case of dual ectopic thyroid in the lingual and submandibular areas in a seventeen-year-old female with hypoplastic thyroid gland in its normal location. The patient presented with a midline swelling at the base of tongue with dysphagia. Thyroid function test revealed primary hypothyroidism. Ultrasonography of the neck showed hypoplastic thyroid in its normal location. A thyroid scan with Technetium-99 m pertechnate showed two intensely hyperfunctioning foci of ectopic thyroid tissue at a higher level in the midline consistent with dual ectopic thyroid, one at the base of tongue and the other in submental region. No uptake was seen in the normal bed.
1. Introduction
Ectopic thyroid is a developmental defect of thyroid gland that leads to presence of thyroid tissue at sites other than its normal cervical location. It is frequently found along the course of the thyroglossal duct but can also be found at remote distant sites. Lingual thyroid is the most common presentation of ectopic thyroid. It is very rare to have two ectopic foci of thyroid tissue, and only a very few cases of dual ectopia have been reported in the world literature. In 70% of cases of ectopic thyroid, the normal thyroid gland is absent. It is extremely rare to have dual ectopic thyroid with a normally located pretracheal thyroid gland. We report such a case who presented in adolescence with obstructive symptoms.
2. Case Report
A seventeen-year-old female presented with history of a swelling at the base of the tongue first noticed about eight months ago. The swelling gradually increased in size causing dysphagia. There was no history of pain, ulceration, or bleeding from the swelling or any symptoms of airway obstruction. Birth history, developmental milestones, and menstrual history were normal. A detailed general and systemic examination did not reveal any abnormality. Local examination revealed a pink 2.5 × 2.5 centimeter swelling covered with intact mucosa and visible vessels over it at the base of the tongue (Figures 1 and 2). Thyroid gland was not palpable at its normal site. Thyroid function test suggested primary hypothyroidism with TSH 31.6 mIU/L (0.4–4.0), T4 50.5 nmol/L (57.9–161), and T3 1.82 nmol/L (1.25–2.74). Ultrasonography of the neck showed normally located thyroid gland but both lobes were hypoplastic (Figure 3). FNAC from the swelling was done which showed thyroid follicular cells in loosely cohesive sheets, microfollicular as well as macrofollicular arrangements (Figure 4(a), 4(b), 4(c), and 4(d), 400x, MGG). A thyroid scan with Technetium-99m showed two foci of intense uptake, one at the base of the tongue and another in the submental region consistent with dual ectopic thyroid (Figures 5 and 6). No uptake of radiotracer was seen in normal thyroid bed. She has since been put on 100 microgram of Levothyroxine daily and is on regular followup.
3. Discussion
Ectopic thyroid was first described by Hickman in 1869 in a newborn who was suffocated 16 hours after birth because of a lingual thyroid causing upper airway obstruction. The prevalence of ectopic thyroid tissue ranges between 7 and 10%. Lingual thyroid is the most common ectopic thyroid accounting for 90% of all cases with a prevalence between 1 : 100000 and 1 : 300000 and a clinical incidence between 1 : 4000 and 1 : 10000 [1]. Other sites of ectopic thyroid are suprahyoid and infrahyoid, lateral aberrant thyroid, substernal goiters, struma ovarii, and struma cordis. Ectopic thyroid has also been found in larynx, trachea, oesophagus, pericardium, diaphragm, and branchial cysts. Rare cases of ectopic thyroid are described in parathyroid, cervical lymph nodes, submandibular gland, duodenal mesentery, adrenals, and carotid bifurcation. Ectopic thyroid occurs more commonly in females and are usually seen during adolescence and pregnancy when the demand for thyroid hormone increases [2]. Upto 70% of patients with lingual thyroid have hypothyroidism, and 10% suffer from cretinism. Our patient also presented during adolescence with hypothyroidism. However, hyperthyroidism has been rarely described [3]. The thyroid gland is not found in its usual location in 70% of patients with ectopic thyroid [4].
Presence of two ectopic foci of thyroid tissue simultaneously is rare, and very few such cases of dual thyroid ectopia have been reported in the world literature. In an extensive review of the literature, Sood et al. found that the mean age of these patients was 15 years, more common in females with an F : M ratio of 1.25 : 1 [5]. The symptoms varied from asymptomatic to anterior neck swelling with or without altered thyroid status. In almost all of these patients, one site of ectopy was at lingual or sublingual region. The second ectopic focus was at subhyoid or suprahyoid level in most cases. Presence of dual ectopic thyroid with a normally located cervical thyroid is even rarer. Familial dual ectopic thyroids with perihyoid ectopic thyroid and lingual thyroid have also been described [6].
Ectopic thyroid may be asymptomatic or produce symptoms due to its location. Lingual thyroid can cause foreign body sensation in tongue, dysphagia, dysphonia, or sensation of choking. Large blood vessels present on the surface of lingual thyroid predispose it for ulceration [7]. All diseases capable of affecting the normal thyroid can affect the ectopic thyroid like adenoma, hyperplasia, inflammation, and malignancy. The rate of malignant transformation in ectopic thyroid is no greater than in normally placed thyroid. Carcinoma of the lingual thyroid is a rare clinical entity with an estimated incidence of 1% [8]. Follicular carcinoma is the commonest histopathological subtype [8]. But at other sites papillary carcinoma is more commonly seen. Carcinoma of lingual thyroid presents in the same manner as a symptomatic patient with a lingual thyroid. Therefore, for exact pathological diagnosis a biopsy should always be taken. In our case no evidence of malignancy was found on FNAC. Ectopic thyroid can coexist simultaneously with papillary thyroid carcinoma of normal thyroid. Lingual thyroid usually has a poorly defined capsule that leads to intermingling of glandular tissue with muscle elements raising the suspicion of malignancy [9].
The most important diagnostic modality for ectopic thyroid is a thyroid scan with Technetium-99m, but ultrasonography, CT scan, and MRI may help in defining the extension and location of the ectopic thyroid gland [3]. Thyroid scan also detects the presence of other sites of thyroid tissue. FNAC can also be done; however, highly vascular lingual thyroid may bleed. Asymptomatic and euthyroid patients do not require any treatment, but they should be followed up and looked after for any complications. Patients with raised TSH with swelling should be put on replacement therapy with thyroid hormone which can produce a slow reduction of the mass [3]. When medical treatment fails or there are obstructive symptoms or haemorrhage or suspicion of malignancy, then surgery should be considered. As malignant transformation has been described, some authors consider complete excision of ectopic thyroid as an appropriate treatment in all cases.
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- R. Kumar, S. Sharma, A. Marwah, D. Moorthy, D. Dhanwal, and A. Malhotra, "Ectopic goiter masquerading as submandibular gland swelling: a case report and review of the literature," Clinical Nuclear Medicine, vol. 26, no. 4, pp. 306–309, 2001. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar · View at Scopus
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I usually know when I feel good about a project. I get happy. I also get a bit obsessive, but I can live with that. This is where I am at now. I told myself I'd take time with Starshot, but I put in extra hours and have finished the first through re-write. After a new start and a thorough continuity edit I am very happy with the progress. Now my wife gets a read through — a typo-hunt.
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The Tate Geological Museum was founded in 1980 through a gift from Marion and Inez Tate. It was originally designated as the Tate Earth Science Center and Mineralogical Museum. Because 'geological' encompasses earth science, mineralogy and paleontology, the name was changed to the Tate Geological Museum in 2001.
Home of Dee the Mammoth and Lee Rex the Tyrannosaurus rex, the Tate houses a collection of over 3000 fossil and mineral specimens. Museum staff are always on hand to answer questions, help identify items visitors bring in, and make your visit to the museum an enjoyable experience. The Tate is certainly a great addition to anyone's list of 'must see sites' when traveling through Wyoming.
The Tate Geological Museum is FREE and open to the public and located on the south end of Casper College Campus off Casper Mountain Road.
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Website: http://www.mooringscamp.com/
Location: 191 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, Maine 04915
Date: August 2015
Price: $66/night for a pull-thru site (50 amp, water, sewer, cable, wifi)
Site: 42
Overall: This is a great little private RV park with awesome views (from some sites) and great access to the ocean. The park is conveniently located just a few miles from downtown Belfast (a sweet little Maine town) which offers plenty to do and see. Plus, you are just five miles from the cute town of Searsport which houses the wonderful Penobscot Marine Museum and two miles from Moose Point State Park with hiking trails and gorgeous views.
Site description: The park offers a variety of sites (44 total) depending on if you want oceanfront, oceanview, or a pull-thru. All sites have electric (50 or 30 amp), water, cable and wifi. The five pull-thru sites also include sewer. A mobile sewer pump-out service is available for guests staying one week or longer and there is a dump station.
Roads and sites are gravel with grass patios. Sites are level. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. Our Verizon 4G phone and Hotspot worked great but we mostly used the free wifi which worked very well.
Amenities: Park amenities include private ocean access, horseshoes, playground, laundry, showers/bathrooms, free coffee in the morning, free weekend papers delivered to your site, free donuts on Sunday mornings, and a restaurant on-site. The park organizes a lot of group activities including pot lucks, lobster shore dinners, and free wine and beer during Friday Happy Hours. The office/store has a great book exchange and an assortment of RV/souvenir items for sale. The laundry has two wash machines/dryers and was clean and tidy.
Surrounding area: The Moorings is in a great location. It is just a few miles from downtown Belfast (voted one of the "top ten culturally cool towns in our country" by USA Today) where you will find restaurants, a brewery, boutiques, a movie theater, art galleries, historic museums/sites, and plenty of water-related activities. Grocery stores and fuel stations are within a few miles of the RV Park. Just a mere 20 miles away is the popular coastal town of Camden.
What we liked: We love the town of Belfast and how close the RV park is to downtown. Also, the parks small size and friendly people make this an enjoyable place to stay. We like the fact that they had social activities (like free happy hour and donuts) that bring people together.
The ocean access is great! A short set of stairs takes you down to the water which is great for exploring, launching kayaks, and letting the dog run/swim when the tide is out.
The not so good: The biggest downside for us was the price and lack of sewer and 50 amp at some sites. Our site was $66/night for a FHU (50 amp) pull-thru on the hill in the front of the park without much in the way of a water view. Premier oceanfront sites (with no sewer and 30 amps) are $72/night during high season. That being said, there are not too many options for campgrounds in the Belfast area and we really did like staying here.
Spirits two cents: From a dog owners perspective the park gets mixed reviews. The rules ask that dogs be on a 4' or less lease, you may only have two pets (unless you get prior approval), they must do their business in one small area and are not allowed on most grassy areas throughout the park. We make a consorted effort not too let our dog pee or poop in others yards but we don't always have control over where she goes and found this park very restrictive.
We did like the fact that you could take them down to the ocean to play in the water and on the beach when the tide was out. Spirit was lucky enough to find a young boy who was happy to swim with her while we enjoyed a cocktail and the lovely water view.
Within two miles of the RV park is Moose Point State Park with a few miles of hiking trails, picnic area and water access (a daily use fee is charged). Downtown Belfast does have a fenced off-leash 1.4 – acre dog park with water for dogs and benches for owners.
Happy trails!
Have you ever wanted to sell everything you own and just "take off?" Travel the country's back roads, paddle down a meandering stream, experience breath-taking mountain views, walk among 100-year old trees, and just marvel at America's beauty? That is the dream that my partner, Betsy, and I decided to make a reality. This blog describes our adventure. The food we eat, people we meet, sights we see, and the enjoyment we find in traveling.
Friday, September 25, 2015
RV Park Review - Moorings RV Resort (Belfast, Maine)
Labels: campground, Maine, RV Park Reviews
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Those sure are some step prices, but then it's Maine with a short season. :c(ReplyDelete
It looks like you are having fun. I think the best family vacation that we ever took was when we drove around the country in an RV. My parents literally picked us up from the last day of school in it and we drove straight across the country and back over the next 10 weeks. We have so many pictures.ReplyDelete
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The Government has today published the draft legislation for the new capital gains tax (CGT) charge on UK residential property.
You need to know about these rules if you have a company which holds a UK residential property worth more than £2m.
20-second summary:
- tax will be charged at 28%;
- on gains realised on disposals for more than £2m;
- only gains accruing post 5 April 2013 will be subject to tax;
- gains subject to the new charge will not be chargeable on the shareholder of the company under existing anti-avoidance rules (section 13 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992);
- the new CGT charge will only apply for periods when the property is subject to the new Annual Residential Property Tax (ARPT).
The legislation provides that:
- from 6 April 2013, a new 28% CGT charge will apply on disposals of properties by UK and non-UK resident companies, partnerships (with a corporate member) or collective investment schemes;
- the charge will apply:
- if the ARPT was payable on the property for any day while it was owned; and
- the property is valued at more than £2m when it is disposed of;
- the CGT charge will only apply to gains accruing on properties on or after 6 April 2013, so properties are effectively rebased to their 5 April 2013 market value;
- where the ARPT is not payable for part of the period a property is owned, only part of the post 5 April 2013 gain will be subject to tax. The part of the gain subject to tax is calculated by reference to the number of days on which the ARPT was payable during the post 5 April 2013 period of ownership;
- if the property is owned by a non-UK resident company, any gain subject to the new CGT charge will not be attributed up to the shareholders of the company under s 13 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. Part of the gains on a disposal may not be subject to the new CGT charge (for example, where the property was not subject to the ARPT for part of the period of ownership). Those gains will still be attributed up to the shareholders of the company under s 13;
- a property is relieved from the ARPT on any days when it is held for the purpose of (i) a property development business; (ii) letting to third parties on a commercial basis; or (iii) a property trading business; as long as the property is not occupied by a person connected to the company (e.g. the sole shareholder or, in the case of a property held by a company owned by a trust, the settlor or a beneficiary of the trust);
- the new CGT charge will not apply to disposals of property by non-UK resident trustees (corporate or individual);
- for UK companies any element of the gain not charged under these provisions is subject to corporation tax.
The possibility of selling the shares in an existing offshore property holding company in the future rather than the property itself still remains as the proposed CGT charge on the disposal of shares in property holding companies has been dropped.
Affected offshore structures will need to balance future CGT, and the cost of the ARPT, against the inheritance tax exposure which could arise as a result of restructuring.
For further details view our updated briefing note on Holding & investing in UK residential property post Finance Bill 2013.


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Notes from the Urban Homestead – Day Three
Log of my chores & activities at the Urban Homestead for Wednesday, June 3 2009
It is cold and rainy today – unseasonably so for Chicago (meanwhile, my friends back in Seattle are emailing me with tales of 90 degree heat and blazing sun -blast!). More weeding in the afternoon; this time the chickens get everything. As I'm cleaning up after dinner, I have a slight water mishap when I dump the water bucket under the sink. I move the bucket slightly so I can scoop the water, and then forget to move it back under the drain pipe. There is some spillage and subsequent wipe-up.
I take a walk to the grocery store (and the adjacent thrift store), which has tons of Mexican food and, according to Nance, is the only place in the neighborhood with even a small selection of organic and better quality foods. Lots of the stores in this neighborhood seem to be just phone cards and sugar snacks – it's a fairly poor, predominantly Mexican neighborhood that is probably not deemed worthy of fresh anything, much less organic. The store sells the "local" tortilla chips that are made at the tortilla chip factory right up the street. I pick up some plus some avocados, plantain chips, Malta Goya, some grape juice for Nance's vinegar mother and some olive oil.
At about 4 AM I am awakened by Carlotta, who is meowing in that special way that a cat does when she has caught something. Nance had told me that Carlotta is an expert mouser, so I pay little attention, just assume that she has indeed brought a mouse home, and fall back asleep. I am soon awakened by the sound of Carlotta eating said mouse on the foot of my bed. It's a hideous crunch crunch crunch of little bones and impossible to sleep through, but since Carlotta doesn't seem to be making a mess, I take some photos and wait till she's done, and then put the last remains – the head and one foot – on the windowsill for later disposal. The next morning when I am relaying the story to Nance I realize that the mouse was actually a baby rat. In my sleepiness the night before I had failed to put together that elongated head + slightly larger size + naked tail + creepy handlike paws = RAT. Ugh. I was quite proud of Carlotta for not letting it get into the house, and for doing such a neat and tidy job of ruthlessly eating (almost) the entire thing – all despite the fact that she is quite glamorous and fancy-furry.


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Reblog….feels like a hundred years ago….via THE WHITE SHIRT
Source: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
We don our gardening boots and floppy hat
and brave the sweaty burning sun.
With aching knees and blackened hands
we love the dirt
that nourishes all our promises.
From the coldest winds
and driest heat
we protect our unborn bulbs
with acceptance
and a smile.
And long before she bursts open
and into glorious song
already we are in love
with the dream.
In a garden . . . as in life
our toiling makes no guarantee
of fairness or reward
but we do it anyway . . . on faith.
And sometimes . . . we are allowed
to glimpse
the gloriousness of a precious petal
only to have it
quickly fall away.
That is when
we must close our eyes
to see the flower.
Dedicated to all Mothers suffering the loss of a child.
I want to talk about BREAST CANCER. I'm not going to blog a bunch of cancer statistics and information on research and treatment. Nope. You should know the important stuff and if you don't, Google …
As an actor, I had to pretend, imitate, hide, steal, keep secrets, and even transcend. I created believable characters and delivered Oscar-worthy performances. Ooops, wait a minute . . . did I say,…
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Be Still, My Heart
"Dear Julia . . . there is no easy way to tell you this . . ."
On July 3rd, I learn of my friend's suicide
The savage truth delivers a violent punch to my heart
and fractures my core
For others, the days ahead bring fireworks, art fairs, and festivities . . . even The Rolling Stones
but I'm here still trying to get up off the floor
Reality comes in waves now; acid waves which leave me breathless
I can't talk about it yet, or say his name aloud, or share his wonderfulness with you
but I know that soon the grieving will begin and it will be better than this
In a single moment everything can change
your perspective . . . your world . . . even the person you are
To the muffled backdrop of exploding fireworks, I weep
for his pain
and my loss
and the tremendous tragedy of it all
It didn't have to be
This life . . .
is magnificent and beautiful
yet fragile, tentative, and temporary
and ever so bittersweet.
*If you are in crisis, PLEASE call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-HELP (8255). They're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They really care and can help you. Or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org .
Because you matter.
I don't remember what led me to River's Edge Gallery that night, but there I was standing before three brightly lit floors packed with people excited about art. I turned to my friend, "Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!"
It was "The Homage Show", and my first opening reception at an art gallery.
It was also the night I met Patt Slack, the gallery's owner.
And the night that I began my personal journey of self-discovery through art and photography. I didn't even realize I was in need of or in search of anything, although, as Patt peered over the rim of her glasses and smiled at me, I suspect that she did.
The next day, I created my first little painting in homage to the show and humbly gifted it to her.
She accepted it graciously and appreciatively . . . and without laughing out loud.
Since then, I've blogged about Wyandotte's galleries and their incredible artists, but I never considered myself one of them. Now here it is just a few years later, and instead of writing about this show, I have two photographs entered in it.
I have come full circle.
Today I am thinking about Patt Slack and that first night of art, and I'm in awe of the magical new world she opened up to me. And I'm remembering something she said seriously and adamantly that I thought a bit odd at the time; about the difference between being "creative" and being "an artist"; the distinction being that the former creates and enjoys, while the latter does the incredible grueling work of art. I understand now, Patt. I just want you to know. I sure do.
Last week I celebrated a friend's show by wearing my shiny red patent-leather shoes for the first time; the ones that I purchased shortly after that night, and keep on my dresser as I reminder of my inner girly-girl, and I immediately learned two things: although I love these dreamy red shoes, they are NOT conducive to comfortable walking or to good photography.
The kicker?
Tonight I will attend MY first-ever Photography show still limping from their wear, as I stand before my entry . . . where I, um . . . kind of . . . honor them.
You just gotta love ironing.
I mean irony!
You just gotta love irony!
Just a week ago we gathered to celebrate Rose Lewandowski's art show at The Carr Center in Detroit (See the Carr at: http://www.thecarrcenter.org/ and visit Rosie on Facebook).
We love Rosie and her beautiful brilliant brain. She's a painter and photographer, and she creates the most elegant pottery. Tonight it's her pottery that's being featured and I love to see the world through her eyes, as reflected in her pieces. She has incredible perspective. And depth of heart.
Actually, both of the other girls are creatives as well; Desiree's a painter, gardener, and creator of fairy gardens and anything else her beautiful brain can imagine; and Patti is a photographer, chef extraordinaire, and probably a few other things that I'm not remembering right now. Me? I write a bit. And I take a few photographs now and then.
Rosie's show was fabulous. The attendance was good and the room was abuzz with creative energy and the chatter and support of friends. Our Motley Crew was there to celebrate our friend, who passionately and relentlessly does the work of art; this night was just one result and reward. She has the heart of an artist, the soul of an ancient, and the work ethic of a Fortune 500 CEO. Needless to say, her pottery pieces just blew everyone away. I wasn't surprised. Of course they did.
We even made some new friends.
Say hello to Dana and Dom (Rosie is on the right). They are delightful spirited characters and we all bonded rather naturally (you learn to spot the good ones quickly!).They are soon expecting a beautiful baby boy named, Alexio. Isn't that a wonderful name? I've already called dibs on his first photo shoot!
In the afterglow of the evening, we left Detroit, and each ventured ahead into the upcoming week.
I know that Desiree has been nonstop busy with family duties and activities, and assisting in the care of an ailing loved one, while babysitting her granddaughter (the light of her life), and while being in physical pain. She's had an incredibly rough year of family losses, but you'd never know it to look at her. Or be with her. She always sees the beauty in everything. And she's a firecracker. She's also a fluttering little firefly flapping her wings and being beautiful while trying to shed some light in all the darkness that surrounds her.
I also know that Patti has had the same kind of busyness, even though it was her week of vacation; errands and family duties never stop. She just got her second tattoo; a bracelet of flowers, inspired by her late mother's ring. Her first tattoo, in honor of her infant daughter, Sara, was an angel with wings, and now rests just above her heart . . . the same heart that broke the day she lost her. Patti's the calming force in our little rock band of middle-aged, Zen-seeking, hippie-embracing, creative girlfriends. She brings balance (That's why she carries a cane! She's also highly skilled in navigation…and sarcastic humor).
Rosie did not escape unscathed. She had a minute of joy at her show and then the next day, she got clobbered . . . really hard. She lost her beautiful friend, Marty; someone she's loved for a lifetime. And it broke her heart. There are no words. Only tears. Later, the memories will come that will comfort her. She will honor Marty by living life with love and joy in her heart.
Nothing too major. I got crushed by bronchitis, which spurred a three-day migraine, while a number of important things were happening. It was crazy-bad timing and I cried a lot, but I pushed through it. Even the smallest tasks required tremendous effort and attention, with relatively few positive results. It's frustrating; and that's a word my bipolar disorder doesn't like. We don't care much for emotional roller coasters either, but we've been privy to a ride on one of those this week as well. Yeah . . . I'm tired.
(I keep writing this paragraph over because I need want to tell you all of the bad things that happened to me. I want to name them off, "This and this and this and this…..", and then say, "See how rough my week was?" But I will resist that urge.
(You're welcome).
So, exactly what is this blog about?
Embracing moments.
And honoring our beautiful friends.
Just as they are.
Not because we accept them or tolerate them.
But because we love them.
And we want to celebrate them.
Life's gifts come with no guarantees. One minute you're enjoying the night with your friends and the next minute you're up to your eyeballs in turmoil and pain and everything's different. Sometimes, it's major and life-altering. And sometimes we just go through a rough patch . . . for maybe a day, or a few months, or even a few years. But not one of us will get through it without a little help.
Nope, not even you.
We need someone to listen and to share it all with. We need a couple of good friends. The love and laughter they bring is as vital to our existence as the air we breathe.
This beautiful band of girlfriends I jokingly call backup singers and Zen-hippie girls, and indeed we are; but you can be assured, we are also warriors. And we're fighting for love, comfort, peace, and a little bit of the happy stuff.
(From left: Rose Lewandowski, Desiree Mate, Julia Kovach, Pat Petroline).
Tomorrow, come hell or high water, we will reassemble for a girls-therapy session luncheon, where we will hug and chat and laugh and love for hours.
And we'll embrace these moments as tightly as we embrace each other.
Because that's just how we roll.
And because this is the important stuff.
The stuff to cherish.
It's a rare find.
This blog is dedicated to Rosie's dear friend, Marty Gratz, who left this earth much too soon, and who will be greatly missed by all who had the honor and privilege of knowing and loving her.
The heart is the most important muscle there is, but it does more than just pump blood.
It creates memories.
"Muscle memory" is when a movement is done repeatedly over time and your muscle creates a sort of memory for that movement which allows you to do it without really thinking about it too much; like riding a bike, or typing on a keyboard.
Emotions are born in the brain . . . but they live in the heart.
That's why it swells and overflows when we feel joy. And that's why a "broken heart" physically hurts when we lose or miss someone.
It all happens there. Some would argue the accuracy of this, but it would fall on deaf ears. I know my heart and what it holds.
And today it is aching.
I thought I knew what love was.
Until I had a child.
And everything changed.
I fell in love with my son the moment I knew of him.
Our life together began with his first hello . . . a small flutter from within; and with every passing month, I talked to him and he responded with little poked messages of acknowledgement, as we secretly conversed in our own Morse code; with me talking and him tap, tap, tapping in reply.
Until the tapping stopped.
And it was all over.
The dream ended; the gift withdrawn.
And I was left with nothing but empty arms and a broken heart.
When you lose a baby, you lose a lifetime.
In my case, I also lost a lifeSTYLE, because I couldn't have another child.
And the trouble is my heart already started loving him.
My heart memorized every single moment of him. Every hope and dream; his first steps and his first bike ride, when he learned to drive and when he went off to college. My heart remembers the sound of him calling out, "Mom!" as he returned home from school; and the way his dark hair fell across his forehead when he was asleep. I remember when he fell in love with my daughter-in-law and they had my first grandbaby; and how I marveled at my blessings and the opportunity to relive it all again.
Oh, yes, I fell in love with him.
And my heart remembers the life we were supposed to have.
The one I had imagined.
Our beautiful babies aren't supposed to die; but mine did . . . on the day he was born.
He was in an incubator . . . and then he wasn't.
Then he was in my arms.
Then I was allowed to hold him.
And in those few moments . . . we lived our lifetime together.
Those powerful few moments have sustained me for 30 years.
I'm not burdened by the weight of grief every single day anymore.
I've learned how to live with the reality; you get used to feeling the pain, I guess. I actually embrace it at times. And memories of my son are kind of like breathing for me – I don't consciously think about breathing, but I do it . . . all the time.
As for today, I am thoughtful.
I am grieving the loss of my son on his 30th birthday, I am sad for what will never be, and I wonder what motivates me to rise each day.
But I do. And I will.
And I will continue to grab the little bits of joy I happen upon, and I will embrace them. I will work hard to be good and to be kind. And to be better than I am.
Because I have a son. And I want him to be proud . . . just in case there is a heaven.


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Même, S., Joudiou, N., Szeremeta, F., Mispelter, J., Louat, F., Decoville, M., Locker, D., Beloeil, J-C.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 31 (1) 109-119 - doi : 10.1016/j.mri.2012.06.019
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In preclinical research, genetic studies have made considerable progress as a result of the development of transgenic animal models of human diseases. Consequently, there is now a need for higher resolution MRI to provide finer details for studies of small animals (rats, mice) or very small animals (insects). One way to address this issue is to work with high-magnetic-field spectrometers (dedicated to small animal imaging) with strong magnetic field gradients. It is also necessary to develop a complete methodology (transmit/receive coil, pulse sequence, fixing system, air supply, anesthesia capabilities, etc.). In this study, we developed noninvasive protocols, both in vitro and in vivo (from coil construction to image generation), for drosophila MRI at 9.4 T. The 10*10*80-μm resolution makes it possible to visualize whole drosophila (head, thorax, abdomen) and internal organs (ovaries, longitudinal and transverse muscles, bowel, proboscis, antennae and optical lobes). We also provide some results obtained with a Drosophila model of muscle degeneration. This opens the way for new applications of structural genetic modification studies using MRI of drosophila.