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The Establishment Is Successfully Starting A Race War
Political pundits are fueling racial divisions in order to distract and control the population.
In a magnitude perhaps not seen since the Reconstruction Era, America is currently being hit with an unprecedented wave of racially-motivated violence as media pundits promote racial division rather than equality.
Using the "divide and conquer" technique as outlined in Niccolò Machiavelli's 16th century treatise The Art of War, media "talking heads" are attempting to push Americans back into tribalism by promoting superficial racial divisions in order to distract us from the constant erosion of our rights.
This technique was used successfully by Spanish conquistadors in conquering tens of thousands of Aztecs and Incans with only a few dozen men.
For months, racial tensions and violence have been flaring up across the country.
On July 16 in Senatobia, Miss., three black men abducted a white man as he was jogging alongside a road.
One of the assailants asked the jogger "Do you know who Trayvon Martin was?" before badly beating him.
On the same day in Baltimore, Md., a group of black youths chased a Hispanic man around a park before kicking, stomping, and pistol whipping him while yelling "This is for Trayvon."
Last month, Breitbart published an article entitled "Oprah: Just because you're not using n-word, harboring ill will towards blacks doesn't mean you're not racist."
The article covers the August 15 edition of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360° in which Oprah Winfrey responded to a quote from a George Zimmerman trial juror who felt that race wasn't a factor in the case.
"People don't feel it's race because people don't call it race," she said. "A lot of people think if they think they're not using the n-word themselves, they physically aren't using the n-word themselves, and do not harbor ill will towards black people that it's not racist."
"But to me it's ridiculous to look at that case and not to think that race was involved."
The next day in Duncan, Okla., three youths randomly gunned down East Central University baseball player Chris Lane as he jogged alongside a road.
Although the teenagers claimed they killed Lane out of "boredom," at least one of the suspected had posted racist tweets from his Twitter account (username: jamesakabug) such as:
Several days later in the state of Washington, the Spokane police released an affidavit stating that Demetruis Glenn and Kenan Adams-Kinard, both 16, pummeled to death World War II veteran Delbert "Shorty" Belton, 88, as he sat inside of his car outside of a pool hall on the night of August 21.
Belton, who was wounded in combat during the Battle of Okinawa, was buried with military honors.
Spokane detective Mark Griffiths called the attack "random."
"He was in the parking lot, it appears he was assaulted in the parking lot and there was no indication that he would have known these people prior to the assault," he said to KXLY.
During the last week of August, media "talking heads" declared that a rodeo clown was racist for wearing a Halloween Obama mask as he kept bull riders safe from charging bulls at the Missouri State Fair rodeo.
In response, the Missouri State Fair banned the clown for life and forced the other clowns to undergo expensive "sensitivity training."
In New York's Union Station on September 4, LeShawn Marten, 31, reportedly beat retired train conductor Jeffrey Babbitt, 62, while shouting "I hate white people" and "the next white person who walks by I'm going to [expletive]."
Babbitt died yesterday evening after being declared "brain dead" with a cracked skull.
The latest racial attack occurred in Manhattan on September 6 as an unknown assailant called a bus rider a "cracker" before punching him in the face, breaking his nose and eye socket.
In a refreshing contrast to the racial division designed to distract all of us, regardless of skin color, from the loss of our rights, Dr. Alveda King, the niece of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., promotes equality as the only solution towards peace and liberty.
"The truth is that we are all humans belonging to only one race," Dr. King said in a commentary. "Racial reconciliation can only mean that we reconcile to the truth that we are all one race of human beings created equal."
"Even though we have ethnic distinctions, those distinctions do not separate us from the human race any more than do our stage of development or state of physical dependency. We are all fully human. When we face this truth, there is no justification for treating those who look different than us as lesser beings. If we simply treat other people the way we'd like to be treated, racism, abortion, and other forms of inhumanity will be things of the past."
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This lively introduction to the Spanish language used a dynamic, hands-on method of instruction called the Building Block Method of Learning to teach basic Spanish components using songs, games and cultural activities. Your child will learn how to ask and answer basic questions in Spanish, speak briefly about his or her family, count to 100 and correctly pronounce all Spanish letters. Using a conversational approach, students will also learn vocabulary related to colors, animals, body parts and clothing and will begin to make complete sentences in Spanish.
Spanish Level II & III (Carver Elementary Only)
Using a conversational approach and our dynamic hands-on instruction, students will learn vocabulary related to colors, animals, body parts, and clothing and will be begin to make complete sentences in Spanish. Students will also be able to to say months of the year, classroom objects and discuss monthly weather patterns and relate them to a particular season. Every week a cultural component is also covered in our exciting classes!
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Students really take Spanish to the next level in this exciting course which allows students to build on previous knowledge to make more complex sentence structures. For example: Students will be able to say the months of the year, discuss monthly weather patterns and relate them to a particular season. Additional topics will include classroom objects, birthdays, sports, transportation, the outdoors and places. By the end of the course students will be able to translate the verb IR and appropriately use Me gusta in various sentences. A fun instructional method along with fascinating cultural topics ensure that students will also love this class!


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Italy, Florence based CHAOS VENTURE -Project has released an Official video "Chaos Venture 1.0", featuring Kevin Moore, Mark Zonder and Richard Barbieri. The song comes out from the Album "Chaos Venture 1.0" (2013). Check it out below:
CHAOS VENTURE is an Alien Space Metal -project, produced and composed by Andrea De Paoli (LABYRINTH, SHADOWS OF STEEL) and Christian Casini. The Project features Kevin Moore (OSI, Chroma Key), Mark Zonder (Warlord, Slavior, ex-Fates Warning), Richard Barbieri, Tony Liotta and many more.
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These hearts are just the thing to decorate any wedding, shower, or event. They can be done in the colors of your choice, and you can choose to have each on an individual ribbon or I can put them on a garland.
This listing is for 10 hearts. Each heart measures about 6 x 6 inches and is 1.5" deep.
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Please let me know if you need extra ribbon or a specific colored ribbon.
These are awesome to put on chairs at a wedding! Contact me if you want a custom amount. I give discounts on large orders.
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Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
We love to do custom orders! You can either send us a message and we can make you a listing, or you can purchase something in the store and add instructions at checkout. We can do custom paper shape die-cuts, custom cufflinks, custom laser cut things, and custom flowers.
We can make paper flowers from almost anything! All bouquets are totally customizable.
Paper die-cuts can be cut in almost any shape and color. Just ask!
Custom laser items are not eligible for returns or refunds! Please be very sure it is what you want before you order. We can send you a sample picture before you order, if you want a mock-up done.
-We can make paper flowers in any size, from teeny to huge!
-Paper die-cut shapes can be done from small (about 1") to huge (usually around 10.5"). Some shapes have too much "detail" to be done really small. Almost anything can be done huge!
-Wood guest book puzzles can be done in any size. Price will increase with size of puzzle, as we have to use more wood to make it.
-Pretty much everything in our store can be changed to a different size. Please message us with questions!
-Most of our jewelry is silver plated. Silver plate needs to be polished just like regular silver. It's actually easier to clean than sterling silver.
-If you buy a lace pendant or memory locket from me, please DO NOT submerge it in water. Waterproof memory lockets available upon request.
-Paper flowers do best if kept out of direct sunlight. They will fade if you leave them sitting in the sun.
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Aching or heavy legs - what the experts say
The phenomenon of aching, tired, or heavy legs is characterized by a feeling of heaviness and fatigue in the legs, and is most often felt at the end of the day and during summer months. These circulatory impairments are particularly frequent during pregnancy and are due to weight gain and hormonal changes.
Although these unpleasant sensations most usually disappear on their own after delivery, they should not be taken lightly; heavy legs can evolve into vascular pathologies which can sometimes be disabling. They therefore require close monitoring and appropriate care from the very first signs so as to limit the risk of complications.
> Normal blood circulation in the legs
> Signs of aching or heavy legs
> Causes of aching or heavy legs
> Heavy legs during pregnancy
> Contributing factors
> Good habits to get into
> Medical treatment
Section drafted in collaboration with Dr. Philippe Blanchemaison, vascular specialist.


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During the summer SWISS pilots are flying double-tracked, which poses a special challenge when operating flights for Edelweiss Air.
If you have ever wondered how pilots and air traffic controllers communicate, you might probably think "via radio, of course". True, but how do pilots know that the controller is talking to their specific flight?
During the course of a normal flight in a passenger jet, air traffic controllers communicate vital information to the pilots, namely by assigning altitudes, clearances, directions, frequencies or traffic information.
The call sign of a flight is normally the commercial flight number, for example SWISS 632 for a flight from Zurich to Paris. Because flights operated by other airlines sometimes have very similar flight numbers, the flight numbers are altered according to the ICAO phonetic alphabet to avoid confusion. So flight 332 from Zurich to London becomes "SWISS 33J (for Juliet)"
During the summer and vacation time SWISS operates flights on behalf of Edelweiss Air, in addition to its own flights. For us pilots this presents is a very welcome chance to fly to such exotic airports as Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini or Larnaca. As those flights operate under an Edelweiss flight number, the call sign begins with "Edelweiss" instead of "SWISS".
During flights with these unfamiliar call signs it has become common for captains and co-pilots to engage in a small bet as to who will most often mix up the call sign by saying the more familiar "SWISS" instead of "Edelweiss" when communicating with air traffic control.
On my most recent Edelweiss flight to Palma de Mallorca I really tried hard to always say the correct call sign, but one time the flight became the "SWISS 1240" instead of "Edelweiss 1240". The captain noticed my mistake at once and instantly said "Oh, you owe me one!" But the day was not over yet and I waited for the captain to make the same mistake, But after the second flight it became clear that he was doing a perfect job and not even once did he confuse the call signs.
Our planned night-stop was cancelled due to a schedule change, which saved me from having to pay for the captain's drink. But I am eager to see if he remembers this the next time we fly together. Until then I am trying hard not to mix up the call signs so I won't be in debt with every one of our captains. That could become expensive…


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This 2 pieces set headwear is elaborately made for cute and nice baby infant girl, soft and warm for baby's head, meanwhile, perfectly match and decorate baby cloth, makes your lovely baby ahead of the fashion as well.
- Beautiful crochet beanie hat for baby
- Super soft and stretchy, no damage to your baby's skin
- Wide crochet weave makes it ideal for adding bows, ribbons or flower clips
- It would absolutely make your baby more stylish and adorable
- Very versatile, and fits a wide variety of ages
- Hat Circumference: Approx. 10 inch / 25.4cm (unstretched)
- Hat Height: Approx. Approx. 6 inch / 15 cm (unstretched)
- Material: Grosgrain ribbon
- Color: White
- A fashionable and cute hairclip with a decorative lily flower
- Great to add a brilliant look to headbands, beanies or as a hair clip
- Artistically detailed in quality and style to match your hair
- Easy to put on and take off with the metal alligator clip
- Flower Diameter: Approx. 12 cm(4.7 inch)
- Crystal Diameter: Approx. 2.2 cm(0.9 inch)
- Clip Length: Approx. 4.5cm(1.8 inch)
- Material: Cloth, metal, rhinestone
- Color: White
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- 1 x Crochet Hat
- 1 x Flower Hairclip
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Google collected private information from public Wi-Fi networks in 2010, and the privacy headaches have been haunting the company ever since. Street View cars were supposed to collect generic public information about Wi-Fi networks for mapping purposes. Instead, they ended up collecting private info sent over those networks as well, an activity Google says was a mistake. The networks were open to the public, like those in coffee shops.
The worst-case scenario would have been an actual criminal prosecution over the incident—something that wasn't really considered in the US, where the issue was investigated by the Federal Trade Commission and ultimately dropped.
A prosecution got mighty close to taking place in Hamburg, Germany, however. There, city prosecutors were ready to put Google officials in the dock as late as last month. No one in Mountain View needs to book any flights though, because the Germans have now said that's not going to happen.
In explaining their decision, German prosecutors reiterated what's already known: Google collected the information by accident, from public networks, and with no bad intent. Therefore, the collection didn't violate German law, according to ZDNet's report on the decision.
European nations have stricter privacy laws than the US, and Germany is on the short list of nations most concerned about violations of its citizens' privacy. In Germany and Switzerland, individual businesses or homeowners can opt to have their property "blurred" on services like Street View.
In the US, while the FTC was quickly convinced Google didn't do anything wrong, the FCC launched a longer-lasting investigation. That inquiry cleared Google of serious wrongdoing, but the FCC fined the company $25,000 for obstructing the investigation. Google made the FCC's final report public earlier this year.


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A collection of scholarly works about individual liberty and free markets. A project of Liberty Fund, Inc.
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Al Ghazali is known as one of the great philosophers and theologians of Islam. He wrote on various subjects, including a critique of Neoplatonism, an exposition of legal theory, and a compilation of theological doctrines.


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Now there's a cool new way to follow the 2008 presidential election anywhere you go. Today I discovered a rich, data-packed app for the iPhone and iPod Touch that displays updated polling data, both nationally and state-by-state, for the presidential campaign. It's called Election '08, and can be downloaded here. It costs 99 cents, and it requires at least the 2.0 version of the iPhone/Touch OS.
Election '08 contains the latest national tracking polls and performs an algorithmic calculation of who's winning currently in each state based on multiple available polls in that state. Then, it generates an electoral vote projection. It also gives the sources of the polls, and provides recent and historical data for context.
Some iTunes commenters complained that the app's polling data were stale, but today, it seems up to date.
The program, from a company called Chimp Software, lets you view the data in a variety of ways–most recent data, alphabetical by state, battleground states only, or in lists arranged by each candidate's strongest states, in descending order (McCain is cleaning up in Utah, Obama is uncatchable in DC.)
If you care about politics, and understand that polls aren't perfect, Election '08 can put a snapshot of the political horse race in your pocket.


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Cloud computing may be changing the way we work and communicate, but many people hold vague and even downright funny views of how it actually works.
A survey of more than 1,000 American adults, conducted by Wakefield Research for desktop virtualization and cloud computing provider Citrix, shows that while the cloud is in wide use, misconceptions about its purpose abound.
Many respondents believe working at home in the buff is a prime benefit brought about by the cloud, and others just think of it as a "mysterious network," or a "white fluffy thing." But once it's explained, a majority recognizes that the cloud can deliver potent economic benefits.
"This survey is to gauge the understanding of the cloud by the man in the street, not the technical expert," said Tom McCafferty, senior director of product marketing at Citrix. Continue on and check out some of the eye-opening ideas people have about the cloud.


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Vincent and his team takes care of all the details, they use relevant designs, images and website elements. I was in constant communication with team members, and all questions and concerns were addressed throughout the process.
I HIGHLY recommend using FreshySites as your website design team – you WILL NOT be disappointed!


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Driving back from visiting my family outside Toronto yesterday, I listened to an interview with Suzanne Somers. She survived breast cancer and has gone on to become a self-styled expert in health and wellness. I like this woman — she is funny, pretty, and interesting to listen to. What I don't like is that she is espousing cancer treatment outside the medical community. She is somewhat antagonistic towards medical research and uses her own experts and studies.
I think we all need to have an open mind about alternative treatments, but I also believe we need to focus on what is working and saving lives when it comes to cancer. Although Ms. Somers gives positive testimony regarding the treatments she pushes, she cannot point to the countless number of hours of research or the thousands of people studied by the conventional medical community that helps develop effective treatments.
Over 10 years ago, a woman in my neighborhood in Canada developed breast cancer. She was a doctor from France and had moved to Canada with her husband, who was a nurse. She was adamant about using alternative rather than conventional medicine to treat her breast cancer. She died within a year, leaving four small children behind.
I also think about Linda McCartney, her devotion to more natural cancer treatment methods, and the sadness we saw in her family when she died. People die from cancer whether they use conventional medicine or not, but when someone dies without doing anything the regular medical community supports, the question is always "What if they had?"
Suzanne Somers and others who promote alternative cancer treatments may mean well. Many people who develop cancer are looking for magic, and they are vulnerable to well-marketed products and treatments. Those of us that have fought breast cancer know there is no magic. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal drugs are saving lots of lives. These treatments aren't pleasant, and many of us would grasp for an alternative option if we knew it could save us. Unfortunately, there is not as much evidence to support the use of any alternative or naturopathic cancer therapy.
I had the opportunity to use complementary medicine during my chemotherapy. My hospital system had an internist who worked along with my oncologist. He administered mistletoe extract, but made sure that it didn't interfere with the conventional medicine my oncologist was using. There is nothing wrong with seeking alternative and complementary methods, but listening to Suzanne Somers or anyone else without seeking out a medical practitioner is not advisable. You deserve the thousands of hours of research and countless hours of training behind your treatment that can only come from the conventional medical community.
Important: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not Everyday Health.


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Morinaga make a lot of yummy snacks and one product they do especially well is Dars. I'm a big fan of their white chocolate, it is so creamy.
Matcha is also another flavour I love in everything, I love it as a tea or added to savory and desserts. So I was excited to try it.
This Dars uses Uji Matcha from Kyoto that is ground up into a fine powder and mixed into the chocolate. The Matcha flavour is strong and blends well with the outer layer of smooth dark chocolate.
I definitely recommend this as within seconds of pulling out the tray half of the Dars were gone. My 5 year old son started gobbling them and wouldn't stop, he loved it so much. I think I got 3 pieces total, but would have loved more.


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Kundalini Yoga
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An event every week that begins at 12:15 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until October 29, 2020
An event every week that begins at 12:15 pm on Friday, repeating until October 30, 2020
Meditative, Uplifting, Soul Soothing, Gongtastic, Heart Opening
A Raj Yoga, royal Yoga, Kundalini is the Yoga of awareness. Through kriya, mantra and meditation this practice brings out our highest selves and brightest energies. Each practice has an intention to be guided through under the care and guidance of a conscious teacher. This is the practice with the fastest spiritual results.


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Always on the Home Row
The cursor keys are just beneath your finger tips. On a 2nd layer which is thumb-activated by the keys left or right to the space bar. The only reason to leave home would be the mouse, so we added a pointing stick. [more]
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The factory key layout will be fine on most occasions. But if you need Colemak, Dvorak or just more shortcuts you can easily store these in the keyboard's firmware. Instantly available when plugging into a different computer. [more]
Guru'boards use mechanical key switches. Clicky, tactile or linear. The case and keycaps will be available in several colors. Choose between vertical and horizontal enter. Blank or lettered keys. Countless variations. Try the configurator… [more]


text: Available on white,ash, natural or black, T-shirts are made Hanes 100% cotton Tagles Comfort Tees. Half of the purchase price of these shirts will go to support our 12 Spanish translators & Rev.Enrique Mejia, Church Planter in the Dominican Republic, our Portuguese translator in Brazil and Rev.Glen Namoc, head of the N.Mindanao Evangelistic Institute in the Philippines. With our continued support to these fine individuals,Cutting Edge & you are helping to plant churches and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.


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A day at the courts. Arab News reports the verdicts of two different cases in the same day as follows:
- Two thieves who stole two rams were sentenced to three years imprisonment and 1,000 lashes each
- A husband beat his wife to death was sentence to two years imprisonment and 200 whiplashes
I believe the verdicts speak for themselves.
Source: Arab News|Two Rams and a Woman
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text: As the condor (rather than the crow) flies, almost 5,000 kilometres separate Mar del Plata from Lima. In 2012, the Dakar will be staging a pan-American adventure of more than 9,000 kilometres in total. Unlike previous year's loops, the route will transport the rally from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to those of the Pacific, enabling its competitors to discover new lands and another aspect of South America. The scale of this challenge has also led to a change in the race's format, which will include 14 days of racing in 2012. Constantly guided by the Andes Mountain range, the drivers and riders will be crossing the Atacama, and will experience in particular the diversity of the dunes as they head into Peru.


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Yesterday I was organizing some of my craft boxes and found this guy. He's from my husband and I's college days in art classes. I should find a place for him because I like the raw wood color of his body and the possibility of many quirky poses.
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- AnonymousMay 17, 2012
Wow, Are you indian or guatemalan? Really good with your hands.ReplyDelete
I have one of those lying around somewhere from Art School days too! I think mine is covered in paint however. :(ReplyDelete
I love those things :)ReplyDelete
It does look great where it is right now, against the blacks and whites.ReplyDelete
We have one, too -he's lots of fun!ReplyDelete
thanks for your sweet comment! made me happy :)ReplyDelete
ha, i love this!ReplyDelete
He's a cutie!!ReplyDelete
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Yo tengo uno como ése y desde luego que lo utilizo mucho para mis fotografías, es muy versátil y me encanta!!!ReplyDelete
i love these! my uncle used to buy the broken ones from the as-is section of ikea. he had this funny collection of amputee figures.ReplyDelete
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AEM has made this one of the best aftermaehet products you can buy. The instructions are super clear, the appearance is amazing and the performance upgrade will leave you wondering why you did not purchase this earlier. If you want an amazing sounding intake that is easy to install and makes everyone in your toaster do a double take....this is the intake you need to buy!


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Your vet and farrier should work together to debride affected tissue and kill the fungi.
Photo: Erica Larson, News Editor
The late famed farrier Burney Chapman long ago stressed the importance of treating white line disease (WLD) aggressively and considering the overall picture rather than just the pathology (disease or damage). The fungi involved in white line disease attack the stratum corneum's (the outermost layer of the epidermis) intermediate layer—called the stratum medium—and digest the membrane responsible for securing the hoof wall to the sensitive areas deeper in the center of the hoof. The end result is that air and debris, instead of cartilage, line and separate the living tissue layers. Tapping the hoof wall in these cases creates a hollow sound, which is why some call WLD hollow hoof syndrome.
This disease's complex management and treatment aspects are probably best narrowed to three components: hoof care, diet, and environment. Ignoring any one of these can cause an otherwise good plan to fail.
Hoof care
A veterinarian and farrier team is best suited to address individual WLD cases, so we will cover only general principles here. First, the affected area must be opened and dried out with a topical product such as chlorine dioxide or Gentian violet. The degree of damage will dictate the amount of hoof wall debridement required, and care must be exercised not to damage healthy tissue or create more damage to the wall than is prudent—the horse still must bear weight comfortably. Treatment is aimed at killing fungi or fungal spores rather than trying to burn or harden sensitive tissue, as the latter actually slows the overall healing process.
Second, the vet-farrier team should provide coffin bone support either by casting or shoeing and remove flares, seedy toe, and lamellar wedges (abnormal horn structure that develops within the lamellar region of the foot) to establish a proper weight-bearing structure for the horse. Finally—a step that's often overlooked—your farrier should trim and shoe the horse to achieve a heel-first landing and proper weight bearing over the solar surface of the foot.
We know many horses that suffer from WLD are insulin resistant or have equine metabolic syndrome, and we know forage type, quality, and quantity directly influence insulin levels. So we must consider feed types and sources for affected horses. Insulin resistance, for instance, can cause blood vessels at the extremities to contract, potentially compromising blood flow to the foot's tissues, so we'd focus on a low-calorie/low-carb diet.
Horses with poor blood circulation in their feet require adequate exercise to stimulate blood flow, so turnout and pasture time are critical to overall success. Stalling rather than turning out in a paddock environment may be the single biggest factor compounding pathogen growth and damage associated with white line disease. Horses moving even in small paddocks are much better equipped to battle opportunistic hoof pathogens than those living stationary in a stall environment.
Hoof form and function has developed into an entire field of study and, as we gain knowledge pertaining to current practices, we have begun to rethink our current animal husbandry guidelines or practices. Researchers are examining how bedding types and footing (e.g., pea gravel vs. sand) affect foot growth and function. Results from one study showed that changes in confinement and footing materials were superior to current white line disease and laminitis treatment techniques.
There is much more to white line disease than hoof wall separation or an ideal environment for fungi to become pathogenic. We need to realize that fungi are opportunistic and will continue to cause problems until we debride and treat the affected areas. While it's still open for some debate, many researchers generally believe WLD is tied to the way we house and care for our horses. Volumes are being written on this subject, and the answers we seek will affect the future care and husbandry of our horses.


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Vegan Sausage and Beer Gravy over Cheddar, Scallion and Cilantro "Buttermilk" Biscuits with Fried Dill and Dandelion Green
If you're from the right part of the gold ole US of A, you know of a place called Bob Evan's. I'd call it a restaurant, but people in the know understand that it's more like kitchy, interactive dinner theatre. Let me first paint a pretty picture...
Red and white checkered table cloths, waitresses named "Fran" and "Ethel" that ask "What'll it be, sweet pea" in a raspy, twangy voice, biscuits that melt in your mouth like the butter smeared all over them, good pie, and lastly, a smoking section. As their slogan indicates, Bob Evan's truly is a "Down On The Farm" establishment.
Don't get me wrong...I'll always love B.E.s. But I had and heard my share of weird experiences that slightly taint my nostalgia. For example, my best friend, a vegetarian, ordered scrambled eggs and hash browns. As she's mid-chow, she looks up. Her face turns cracker-ass white.
"What?!" I ask, thinking she's about to start waving her hands in the air and I'm going to have to Heimlich.
"There's a piece of chicken in my hash browns!" She screams.
Vomiting and messiness ensue. Not to mention they only comp'd part of the check.
What? We're both Jews.
Part 2. Same friend that ate the chicken infused hash browns actually gets a job waiting tables at Bob Evan's. In her first few weeks of work, she has the pleasure of waiting on a large African American woman in a brand new ALL WHITE track suit. Best friend accidentally spills a glass of grape juice on said all white track suit clad African American woman, and almost looses her life.
Lastly, there was Rus. Rus seemed like a nice young man at first. Best friend was about to get off of work, so I decided to cozy up at Bob's breakfast counter and down some coffee to fuel our night of partying. One of her co-workers, aka Rus, took an immediate fancy with me. Before my best friend could stop me, he had my number in hand. Turns out Rus was a bit of a creepy creepster stalker. One horrendous date (let's just say it involved heavy metal and learning to drive stick shift), 50 phone calls from him a day and one week later, it had to end. I tried to let him down gently. I had to drop kick him to finally get the phone calls to end. It took a little over two months, but he finally gave up. Best friend still hasn't let me live that one down.
Bad stories aside, I still have a special place in my heart for Bob's place. I can't really eat there anymore...haven't in a long time, really. But damn do I miss my childhood feastings on their sausage, biscuits and gravy. Hell I just miss the damn biscuits.
I decided my own version was in order. Happy Halloween!
For the Biscuits...
• 2 1/3 cups Full Fat Soy Milk (4-5g per serving)
• 3/4 cup Vegan Sour Cream
• 3 TBSP White Vinegar
• 4 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
• Heaping 1/2 TBSP Salt
• 1/3 cup Baking Powder
• 1/3 cup Vegan Sugar
• 1/3 cup finely diced Scallions
• 1/2 cup fresh Cilantro Leaves, chopped fine
• 1/2 Daiya Vegan Cheese Shreds (or other Vegan Cheddar, finely grated)
For the "Sausage"...
• 1 16 oz Original Field Roast Classic Meatloaf, or 2 packages of Gardenburger Breakfast
Sausage patties
• 6 TBSP Olive Oil, divided in half
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Fresh Dill Leaves
• 2 cup Dandelion Greens, halved crosswise and stems removed
• 1 Leek, top removed, split lengthwise, cleaned and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup prepared Better Than Bouillon's No Beef Broth
• 1/2 cup Vegan Dark Ale of your choosing
• 1 1/2 TBSP Cornstarch mixed with 1 1/2 TBSP Cold Water (optional, for further thickening)
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
To make the Biscuits...
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
Prepare a lightly floured work surface or large cutting board.
Make the "Buttermilk" by whisking the soy milk and vegan sour cream together until fully combined. Stir in the white vinegar, and set aside for at least 5 minutes until thickened. Once thickened, mix the scallions and vegan cheddar into the "Buttermilk".
In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, completely combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar on a low speed or by hand. Turn the mixer up to medium, then slowly pour in the "Buttermilk", scallions and vegan cheddar until the mixture just comes together.
Quickly turn the dough out onto the lightly floured work surface, then roll the dough out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cooking cutter or the rim of a drinking glass, cut circles out of the dough and place on a greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, then set on a cooling rack until ready to serve.
To make the "Sausages" and Gravy...
If you're using the Field Roast Classic Meatloaf, cut into 12 slices. If you're using the Gardenburger Breakfast Sausage patties, make sure they're defrosted well.
In a large saucepan, heat the first 4 TBSP of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the "sausage" in batches until browned and thoroughly cooked through, then remove from pan and place on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm, and set aside.
Add the second 4 TBSP of Olive Oil to the saucepan, and turn the heat up to high. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the dill, dandelion greens, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, then fry for 1 minute. Remove the dandelion greens and as much of the fried dill as possible from the pan. Reduce the heat to medium, add garlic and leek and cook until soft.
Sprinkle the cooked leeks with 1/2 cup of flour, and stir well to combine. Then slow pour in the No Beef Broth and Ale, stirring until all the lumps of flour are completely eliminated.
Bring the gravy to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer until thickened to your liking. If you like your gravy very thick, whisk in the cornstarch/cold water blend and simmer for a few minutes longer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
To serve...
Split each Biscuit in half lengthwise, the serve topped with browned "sausage" and gravy.


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Luminous Efficacy
In the visible wavelength range the luminous efficacy is identified as the ratio of the emitted luminous flux in lumens (lm) to usually electrical power consumed (in watt). The dimension is lm/w. It is a measure of how efficiently a light source converts the electric power applied into visible light and establishes a connection between the physical quantity (electric) power and the physiological parameter luminous flux which depends on the spectral sensitivity of the human eye.
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Hyperion offers both CDs, and downloads in a number of formats. The site is also available in several languages.
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Law Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center (PEAC)
Lawsuit Filed to Stop Release of Toxic Metals at Wisconsin's Flambeau Mine
January 20, 2011
Along with PEAC alum Jamie Saul, PEAC has just commenced a lawsuit under the Clean Water Act (CWA) against the Flambeau Mine Corporation (FMC) for its alleged unpermitted discharges of a wide range of pollutants. FMC is a subsidiary of Australian-based Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies in the world.
The mine, situated on the banks of the Flambeau River in northern Wisconsin, threatens local human and environmental health. The lawsuit against the mine's discharges has broad implications for mining throughout the region, as it will force the state to regulate mines under the strict requirements of the CWA.


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On this page:
- Hospital Map
- Parking
- Visitors
- What to Bring
- Safekeeping Your Belongings
- Internet Access
- Telephone Service
- Television
- Flowers and Mail
- Newspapers
- Patient Meals
- Language Services
- Patient Representative
- Spiritual Care
Hospital Map
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Please notify hospital staff if you are parking your vehicle in the hospital parking lot during your stay.
On-ramp parking:
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|2 hr.
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|4 hr.
|5 hr.
|Lost ticket & non-hospital related business
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Value Parking Passes
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Free Valet Parking on the Day of Discharge
If a friend or family member will pick you up on the day of discharge, please ask him or her to do the following:
1. Use our valet parking service at the main hospital entrance or park in the "Reserved for Discharge" parking spaces on the 2nd floor of the ramp.
Please do not have your family member or friend park and wait or leave their car in the front circle of the main hospital entrance.
2. Inform the valet parking attendant that you will be discharged that day.
A hospital staff member will transport you by wheelchair and escort your family member or friend to the parking ramp's 2nd floor discharge location. They will also notify the valet attendant that you are coming.
The valet service will deliver the car for pickup.
If the car was self-parked, your friend or family member can retrieve their car nearby and pick you up at the 2nd floor discharge location.
Patients have the right to allow visitors for emotional support and to participate in care decisions and education. They may also withdraw or deny visitation at any time.
Visitors from out of town, requiring short-term or long-term stays near the hospital, can find affordable lodging through the Grace Guest House. This is a non-profit organization offering accommodations to those with loved ones receiving care at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.
Click here for our visiting hours and policy.
What to Bring
Proof of Identification and Insurance Cards
Bring a driver's license or other proof of identification, as well as appropriate insurance cards, including Medicare and other insurance identification cards, to ensure receipt of proper credit for your insurance coverage.
Comfort Items
To make your stay more comfortable, we recommend that you bring a bathrobe, slippers, desired walking shoes, nightgown or pajamas and toiletries. The hospital will provide other necessary articles.
Electric razors and blow-dryers are permitted, but the hospital does not take responsibility for their safekeeping.
Safekeeping Your Belongings
The hospital is not responsible for cash, valuables and personal items you take to your room with you. This includes eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, canes, prostheses, wheelchairs and other easily misplaces items.
Dentures, Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses
If you wear dentures, eyeglasses or contact lenses, you should keep them in protective containers, labeled with your name, when not in use. Never place dentures on meal trays, put them under the pillow, or wrap them in napkins, otherwise they may be easily lost.
Jewelry and Valuables
All jewelry and valuables should be sent home or placed in the hospital safe.
- If any personal items are brought to you or taken home after admission to your room, notify your nurse who will then add to or delete these items from the original listing of your personal belongings.
- Any items left behind in rooms not claimed within one month (30 days) after discharge, will be disposed of.
Internet Access
Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hospital. To begin using this service, open your wireless connection utility, scan available networks and connect to "Catholic Health Visitor."
Skype service is available by appointment. To make arrangements, please contact the patient representative at (716) 828-2044 or the nursing supervisor.
Telephone Service
Telephone service is free.
You will be able to receive incoming telephone calls and place outgoing local calls from the telephone in your room. Outgoing calls can be made by dialing "8" and then the telephone number you are calling.
Long distance telephone calls can be made at your own expense by dialing "8" and then "0".
Television services are complimentary.
Flowers and Mail
Any mail, packages, or flowers will be delivered daily to your room. Outgoing mail may be given to your nurse. Mail received after your discharge will be forwarded to your home.
The Buffalo News and USA Today are available to purchase in newspaper boxes in the main lobby on the 2nd floor. Magazines and other reading materials are on sale in the Mercy Tree Gift Shop on the 3rd floor.
Patient Meals
Nourishing and well-balanced meals are an important part of your treatment and recovery. A Registered Dietition works closely with your physician to provide you with individualized nutritional care. You will receive a meal based on your physician's order. Please alert your caregivers to any allergies or food intolerances that you may have.
Meal Selection
A hospitality associate will assist you with your meals. Each evening, a hospitality associate will review the next day's
menu so that you may choose items within your prescribed diet. If you were admitted to the hospital after menus have been selected, please notify your hospitality associate to make menu selections.
Meal Times
Meals are served at the following times:
- Breakfast: 7:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:10 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Language Services
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for more than 200 languages is available through iPads and desktop computers on portable carts that can be wheeled into patient rooms. Medically trained and certified interpreters translate through a live, web-based video conference, similar to Skype. At the push of a button, a healthcare provider is connected to the interpreter within seconds.
American sign language interpreters are also available through VRI and in-person on a case-by-case basis.
Patient Representative
The Patient Representative program is designed to help you with any questions or concerns that may arise during your stay with us at Mercy Hospital. If you or your family members have any questions about your hospitalization, hospital policy, or have a special request, please ask to see the patient representative or call (716) 828-2044.
Information shared is confidential.
Patient Experience
For those who would like to discuss concerns about a recent visit and are no longer in the hospital, please call (716) 923-1885.
Spiritual Care
Each of us at some time has experienced the illness of a loved one. It can be an anxious, lonely and frightening time for patients and family members. A chaplain is on call 24-hours-a-day and is available if you would like someone to talk with you, want to share your gratitude and relief, or simply want someone to be with you during a difficult time.
Click here for more information.
Smoke-free Campus
Please note that as of July 4, 2009, smoking is not permitted anywhere on hospital property and off-site locations. This new smoke-free policy includes all buildings, parking areas, cars parked on hospital property, grounds and adjacent sidewalks.


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Father Bernard R. Creighton, O.F.M. is the son of Stanley J. and Helen M. (Palizay) Creighton. Born on 7 December 1939, he shares Elmira, New York origin with Army ROTC Hall of Fame charter member Brig. Gen. (Ret) Joseph L. Nagel '56. He was graduated from St. Peter and Paul's (1953) and Notre Dame High School, Elmira in 1957, and enrolled as a freshman journalism student at St. Bonaventure University in 1957.
He was an ROTC student and member of the corps of cadets during his first two collegiate years before earning his bachelor of arts in journalism in 1961. A year later, Creighton entered the Franciscan Friars Holy Name Province. He professed Solemn Vows in the Franciscan Order in 1966, and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1967.
Father Bernard served in the Vocation Office of Holy Name Province, edited the Provincial Annals historical magazine and served on the staff of St. Joseph Seraphic Seminary in Callicoon, New York. He served at St. Bonaventure University for 22 years as the executive secretary of the world-renowned Franciscan Institute. In this capacity, his contributions to the Institute's printing, publishing and business operations helped to maintain the Institute's reputation, along with Assisi, as the center for studying the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
Upon the death of their Chaplain, Father David Sweeney in 1993, ROTC cadets approached "Father Bernie," and asked him to accept the responsibility of becoming their next chaplain. He graciously accepted, and since that time, has offered reflective invocations and benedictions at nearly every cadet activity, from the military ball, to awards ceremonies, and has continued the time-honored tradition of blessing their second lieutenant bars at the commissioning ceremony. In the tradition of Hall of Fame members Father David and Father Dominic Ternan '37, Father Bernie has been a chaplain to men and women who seek wisdom and grace in fulfilling their responsibilities to their Nation.
In his present post of Vicar of St. Anthony Friary in Butler, New Jersey, Father Bernard assists the Guardian in the care of the resident friar community. He serves as a weekend assistant at St. James Church, Red Bank, New Jersey, as well as a weekday Mass assistant at St. Anthony's Church, Butler, New Jersey, and at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Boonton, New Jersey. He is a past recipient of St. Bonaventure University's Mark Hellinger Award, and is a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He is honored to have two uncles who were active duty U.S. Army Air Corps members in World War II. Lawrence Creighton, St. Bonaventure Class of 1939, trained glider pilots at Twenty-nine Palms, California and in Florida. Donald Ripley flew combat missions in the European Theatre. A cousin, U.S. Air Force Lieut. Col. (Ret) Robert J. Levanduski served in intelligence communications on Taiwan during the Vietnam War.
Always aware of the University Army ROTC program's need for young men and women of high academic, physical and spiritual qualities, Father Bernard continues to identify suitable candidates for the program, and has achieved the legacy of being a well-respected and highly likeable member of the University's ROTC family.
Born on 22 October 1953 in Saratoga Springs, New York, Paul S. Izzo earned a bachelor of business administration degree and was commissioned as an armor second lieutenant through St. Bonaventure University's Army ROTC program in 1975. Upon completing the Armor officer Basic Course, he was assigned as a tank platoon leader in the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas. Following assignments as a company executive officer and battalion maintenance officer, he graduated from the Armor Officer Advanced Course and was ordered to Germany in 1980.
As a captain in Germany, he was an assistant brigade S3 before he commanded a tank company in the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor, 1st Armored Division. He also was that battalion's operations officer before he returned to the U.S. to attend the Materiel Acquisition Management Course. Assigned next to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, he was deputy secretary of the general staff and aide-de-camp before becoming a Bradley and M1A1 live fire test officer. In 1987, he earned a master's of business administration from Central Michigan University, and he graduated from the Command and General Staff College in 1989.
In 1989, he returned to Fort Riley as the operations officer of the 3rd Battalion, 37th Armor, 1st Infantry Division, with whom he deployed to Southwest Asia in 1990. Izzo's battalion created the breach in Iraqi defenses during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991, and as a tank commander, he led the battalion task force through the extensive minefields and trenches that made up the Iraqi position. The 3-37 Armor later secured the airfield near Safwan, Iraq, allowing Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf to conduct peace negotiations with an Iraqi delegation of officers that ultimately ended the Persian Gulf War. For his contributions to the victory, Izzo earned two Bronze Stars, one of which was for Valor.
Izzo returned to the U.S. and was named to a one-year fellowship as a liaison officer between the Pentagon and Capitol Hill. In 1993, he was project manager for Constructive Simulations at STRICOM in Orlando, Florida, where he played a key role in developing the concept for WARSIM 2000. He returned to the Pentagon in 1996, where he served as the executive officer to the Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition.)
As a colonel, Izzo assumed an integral responsibility for shaping the current and future Army when he became the project manager for Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems (BFVS) at TACOM. In this capacity, he oversees the development, production, fielding and logistical support for the BFVS. He is also responsible for overseeing the concept and development of a future generation of fighting vehicles.
A graduate of the Defense Systems Management College and the U.S. Army War College, BG Izzo's awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star with "V" device and Oak Leaf Cluster, five awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with Oak leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three Service Stars, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti Liberation of Kuwait Medals, Army Staff Badge and Parachutist Badge.
BG Izzo and his wife, Kathleen, have four children, Amy, Paul Jr., Stephen and Matthew.
Maureen K. LeBoeuf was born on 7 December 1953 to Prof. and Mrs. Leo E. Keenan, Jr. in Olean, New York. She graduated from St. Bonaventure University, where she earned a bachelor of science in education in 1976. As a student, she took Army ROTC classes through the Department of Military Science, but ultimately earned her commission through the Army's College Junior Program, which was a commissioning source for women officers prior to the admission of women into ROTC or the U.S. Military Academy.
Receiving a direct commission as a second lieutenant in the Women's Army Corps, she completed the Women's Officer Basic Course at Fort McClellan, Alabama and after completing the Ordnance Officer Basic Course, was detailed to the Ordnance Corps. LeBoeuf was assigned to Fort Eustis, Virginia in 1977, where she was the assistant S4, 7th Transportation Group and later a platoon leader and executive officer in the 558th Transportation Company (Floating Craft General Support.)
In 1980, LeBoeuf graduated from the U.S. Army Rotary Wing Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and earning her aviator's wings, was assigned as executive officer and platoon leader, B Company, 394th Transportation Battalion (Aviation Maintenance), Nellingen, Germany. She also served as the battalion's S1/adjutant and as a UH-1/UH-60 platoon leader.
She graduated from the Transportation Officer Advanced Course in 1984 and was assigned to Fort McPherson, Georgia where she was an aviation maintenance officer in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Forces Command. In 1986, she earned a master's degree in education from the University of Georgia, and was assigned as an instructor in the Department of Physical Education, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.
Upon completion of Command and General Staff College in 1989, LeBoeuf received orders to report to Fort Carson, Colorado, where she was assigned in the 4th Infantry Division as adjutant/S1 of the 4th Aviation Brigade, assistant division aviation officer and S3 for plans, operations and training. She earned a doctorate in education from the University of Georgia in 1994, and then returned to the U.S. Military Academy as an associate professor and director of instruction in the Department of Physical Education.
In 1997, LeBoeuf graduated from the U.S. Army War College. Promoted to colonel, she became professor and head of the Department of Physical Education at the U.S. Military Academy. The first woman to head a department at West Point since its founding in 1802, LeBoeuf has taught courses ranging from Advanced Close Quarters Combat to Unit Fitness to Downhill Skiing. Her position carries the unique title Master of the Sword, and she has published articles in scholarly, professional, military and popular publications. She has served on a wide variety of committees at West Point and has been involved in many aspects of cadet development and training. She is a member of the U.S. and New York State Alliances of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and has been active in her community, teaching religious education and serving as a lay Eucharistic minister.
BG LeBoeuf's awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, four awards of the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army Aviator Badge.
BG LeBoeuf and her husband, Col. Joseph N.G. LeBoeuf, Jr. have two children, Joseph and Jacqueline.
Born on March 25, 1938 to a very religious, Catholic family on Buffalo, New York's old east side, Richard M. Sroka was given the middle name Marion in honor of the Holy Mother. He came from a family of soldiers. His father fought in World War I and two of his brothers fought in World War II, and Sroka enrolled in the Army ROTC program as a freshman at St. Bonaventure University. In 1958, he began his senior year as cadet colonel of the 700-man ROTC detachment. He graduated in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a commission as an air defense artillery second lieutenant. His classmates voted him the "Ideal Bona Man," and those who knew him remember him consistently for the quality of his character.
"Dick was far more gung ho regarding ROTC than I ever was," remembered his roommate, Edwin Reiter. "I can see him, in my mind's eye, sitting at his desk and polishing his brass as we prepared for a Thursday afternoon session on the parade field." It was not only in military tasks, however, that Sroka shone. A Delta Epsilon Sigma honor student, he was St. Bonaventure's nominee for the National Outstanding Catholic Youth Award, where he placed third. He also served as national vice president of the National Federation of Catholic College Students, was features editor of The Bona Venture and a member of the Garret Theater Players. He also sang in the glee club and chorus, was a member of the 105 Club and of the Third Order of St. Francis.
Sroka earned an educational delay to enroll at the University of Chicago, where he earned a master's degree in international relations. He graduated from the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Ga., before joining the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. There, he served as the division information officer and was promoted to captain in 1963. Later that year, he married Mary Frances Sabo and was transferred to the Army Language Institute at the Presidio in California to learn Vietnamese, in preparation for duty with the fledgling military assistance mission in Vietnam. He called this move "adventuresome as well as important for future military opportunities." Sroka wrote his mentor, St. Bonaventure's Dr. Russell J. Jandoli, on 6 November 1963, "There is a distinct possibility that I may receive an appointment to teach in the Social Sciences Department at West Point," adding that he hoped to earn a Ph.D. at Columbia University after his one-year assignment to Vietnam as a military advisor.
Born on 24 September 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. John B. Grekalski in Franklinville, New York, Paul J. Grekalski graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1969 with a bachelor of business administration. Commissioned as a field artillery second lieutenant through the University's Army ROTC program, he completed the field artillery officer basic course and was assigned as a battery executive officer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
In August 1970, Grekalski was ordered to the Republic of South Vietnam, and assigned as a forward observer with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery, attached to the 5th U.S. Cavalry. On 28 November 1970, he distinguished himself when, without regard for his personal safety, during a battle against a determined enemy, he exposed himself to intense hostile fire. Grekalski moved forward to the point of heaviest contact, where he placed an exceptionally heavy volume of suppressive fire on the insurgent forces, inspiring other members of the unit and playing a prominent role in the unit's successful completion of its mission. For his personal bravery, Grekalski was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" device for valor.
On 14 June 1971, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th U.S. Cavalry was outnumbered by a North Vietnamese Army force near the village of Hungloc. Heavily engaged, the company commander was killed. Grekalski was assigned as a forward observer, and according to Company D's First Sergeant, "Grekalski took command of the company and as a result men that may have been hit or killed were not." Commanding for two days, he continued to call fire on the enemy, and led the infantry in a series of counterattacks that finally defeated the enemy and secured the objective. For this, Grekalski was awarded the Silver Star, the nation's second highest award for valor. Grekalski returned home, was released from active duty in August 1971 and began a career in education, earning his New York State teaching certification and becoming a teacher of business and a coach in the Keshequa and Oswego School Districts between 1973 and 1979. In 1980, he earned a master of science in education and certificate of advanced study in school administration from the State University of New York at Oswego.
In 1981, he became a principal in the Madison Central School District, then Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Central Square School District. He began his current position as Frewsburg Central School District Superintendent of Schools in 1986. Recognized by Who's Who in American School Administrators, he holds numerous professional certifications and affiliations and is an adjunct professor of education administration at St. Bonaventure University and SUNY Fredonia, as well as a licensed facilitator for the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People." An educational consultant, he is working with Russian officials to create an international school, and his community involvement includes the boards of the Audubon Society, Myers Memorial Library and the Southwestern Regional Planning and Development Commission. He is the co-chairman of the educational division of United Way and Past President of the Frewsburg Pride Group. A recipient of the Eagle Award, he has held leadership positions in the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1974, he has served in the U.S. Army Reserve, commanding Engineer and Civil Affairs companies as a captain, before joining the Individual Ready Reserve in 1986.
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text: We're over a week past National S'mores Day (Aug. 10), and the sun is quickly setting on prime camping season, but fear not! Enterprising designers have developed a bevy of clever gadgets that let you make the classic summer treat from the comfort of your urban abode. The dessert sandwich made of graham crackers, a toasted marshmallow, and chocolate was invented by a Girl Scout named Loretta Scott Crew in 1927. She earned a merit badge for her invention, and inadvertently spawned an explosion of s'mores gadgets nearly a hundred years later. We're always excited to make lists of tech products: apps for makers, uses for 3-D printers. Still, we were surprised to find more than 10 products trying trying to improve on the previous state-of-the-art in s'more technology -- the twig. Bella S'Mores Maker - $29.99 Bella has invented a whole range of single-use baking products: a s'mores oven, a cake pop maker, and even a circus-themed waffle iron. If their "George Foreman Grill" aesthetic doesn't suit you, there are nine other options on offer. Photo courtesy of Macy'sS'More to Love S'Mores Maker - $19.99 If you like the idea of incarcerating your s'mores before condemning them to your lower intestine, this is the product for you. It gets points for being easily recyclable, but bizarrely suggests using a syringe (included) to squirt chocolate and other fillings into your s'more for "extra fun and yummy creations." Photo courtesy of AmazonRome Marshmallow Tree Fork - $18.99 Want all the random prongs of a downed branch, but also feel a need to pay $18.99 and store it the 364 days a year you don't use it? If so, the Rome Marshmallow Tree Fork is a dandy choice. It apparently targets the huge market of campers afflicted with OCD that fear germs, but love open-fire cooking. Photo Courtesy of AmazonMarky Sparky Spinmallow - $14.99 Even the creators of the Spinmallow admit this design might be a "bit much," but with a feature list like this it's hard to be understated: Features a "Beautifully machine crafted faux wood grain" housing - replacing the organic, biodegradable, real wood stick. Carabiner belt attachment for instant access - Handy for those impromptu s'more making sessions. Flashlight to monitor the roasting progress - Y'know, if the giant fire in front of you isn't providing enough light. Spins at a "Supremely Excellent" 186 RPM, up from version 1's paltry 92 RPM - Okay, that is pretty cool. Photo Courtesy of Marky SparkyHershey S'More Maker With Bonus Fondue Pot - $68.99 This unoffensive ceramic solution will get the job done, but come on Hershey's, do you need to bundle a fondue pot with a s'more stove! Do we really need two melted desserts at once? Are the American obesity stats not bad enough? Thankfully, the product seems to have been discontinued, but is still available at collector prices. Photo Courtesy of AmazonHershey's S'More Maker Complete Set - $24.99 Luckily, someone at Hershey's cares about their brand - this campfire-themed alternative evokes the rustic origin of the s'more without adding a high-calorie, high-falutin' European chocolate dish. Photo Courtesy of AmazonSterno S'Mores-n-More - $12.63 The ingredient list for s'mores used to be simple. Marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate. Now, add Sterno to the list because nothing says family fun like a flammable eye irritant! Photo Courtesy of AmazonNostalgia Electrics Old Fashion S'Mores Maker - $49.99 This product invents an alternate history where s'mores were sold next to cotton candy and saltwater taffy on Prohibition-era boardwalks. While historically inaccurate (the word "s'more", a contraction of "some more," didn't exist until 1973) we'll let it slide. At least this gadget actually toasts the marshmallow, unlike the next two designs... Photo Courtesy of Nostalgia ElectricsMicro S'Mores - $19.99 Sure, campfires are messy and grills are expensive, but microwaved s'mores? That is sweet sacrilege right up there with the DVD Yule log in the pantheon of depressing holiday simulacra. Photo Courtesy of AmazonProgressive International Microwave S'More Maker - $8.99 Steamed s'mores? It sounds like an item on a molecular gastronomist's menu, but the reality is far less glamorous. This contraption uses a microwave to heat water to melt the chocolate and marshmallow. Seriously, if your s'more recipe calls for water, just bake cookies instead. Photo Courtesy of Amazon


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Older adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night. It's a misconception that as we get older, our sleep needs decline.
However, it can be harder for men and women ages 65+ years to stay asleep throughout the night. A 2005 National Sleep Foundation poll found that older people were more likely to say they wake up a lot during the night (39 percent, vs. 24 percent of 18-29 year olds, 31 percent of 30-49 year olds, and 33 percent of 50-54 year olds). On the high side, older adults were more likely to report getting a good night's sleep every night or almost every night (60 percent of those over 65, versus 38 percent of 18-29 year olds, 44 percent of 30-49 year olds, and 52 percent of 50-54 year olds), and less likely to say they woke up feeling unrefreshed. In other words, even though aging seems to make certain aspects of sleep more difficult, many older adults say they still feel good during the day.
There are certain biological changes that make sleep more difficult as we age. For example, older adults can experience a shift in circadian rhythm that causes them to become sleepy in the early evening and to wake up too early in the morning. Indeed, the 2005 NSF poll found that 64 percent of adults over 65 consider themselves a "morning person."
Medical conditions and other sleep disorders can also cause insomnia. For example, health issues such as gastrointestinal and respiratory problems can disrupt sleep. Sleep apnea—in which a person briefly but repeatedly stops breathing during sleep—can also cause insomnia.
It's important to talk to your doctor if you regularly have trouble sleeping or feel unrefreshed or fatigued during the day. Small changes in sleep habits—such as stopping napping or moving the timing of your naps, as well as cutting back on caffeine—can help. If your insomnia is related to a medical or psychiatric condition, it's important to review this with your doctor and decide on a treatment plan. In some cases, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, a prescription sleep aid, or both may be recommended. You can discuss these options with your doctor or get a referral to a doctor who specializes in sleep for more comprehensive treatment.


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Ron Boeder
Industrial Design
SJSU IDSA Student Chapter
Ron Boeder has over 24 years experience in product development. He is the Founder and Director of exodesign, a product development and design strategy firm offering services to corporations and engineering firms. About 90% of the products developed by exodesign are in the high-tech arena, and about 50% of its clientele is in the medical industry.
Upon graduation from SJSU his senior project, a medical recordkeeping interface slate, received the Industrial Design Excellence GOLD Award (IDEA). During his early career he held Senior Design positions with Ampex Corporation and Tandem Computers. He was also a Partner in NOW Design, serving the Taiwan computer industry in the 1990's. He holds several patents, has been widely published, and has been an invited speaker at design and manufacturing conferences in the US and Asia.
Ron has received numerous international design awards, including five Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). His crowning achievement in design strategy is the Tandem Hardware Image Strategy that received the Industrial Design Excellence GOLD Award in 1987.
In addition to running a design firm and teaching, Ron stays very active in the product development world. He is a long-standing member of IDSA and in 2000 he established a company that designs, manufactures, and markets designer products. Most recently he developed a design philosophy coined "Form Follows Production". The philosophy addresses the critical integration of materials and manufacturing processes in industrial design. A website, blog, and book are in the works to expand the dialogue around this philosophy.
Ron developed and teaches the Materials and Manufacturing courses (DSID 41 and DSID 143) at SJSU and also has taught Foundation courses and mid-level ID studio courses including Intermediate Industrial Design and the Entrepreneurship, IP and Professional Practice courses.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (BSID), San Jose State University 1987.


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Donato Giancola used the completion of his "Agincourt" painting to host a great party over the weekend. The painting started off two years ago as the cover for Tor's Crippled Angel. Right away, Donato wanted to create a larger work for himself and so he painted the right hand side for us and kept the other half unfinished -- waiting for some free time. Eventually a collector contacted Donato and the piece became a triptych.
The party was a who's who of illustrators from the tri-state area. I had a great time talking and eating way too much food -- and I learned that the correct pronunciation of Gouda is "houda" so now I can be a real cheese snob. I was excited to see that Donato had the cover painting for The Golden Rose, sequel to The Serpent and the Rose, up on his easel...and looking great! And, for which he kept dead fish under hot lights in order to study the color and gills for the mermen.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Donato Giancola used the completion of his "Agincourt" painting to host a great party over the weekend. The painting started off two years ago as the cover for Tor's Crippled Angel. Right away, Donato wanted to create a larger work for himself and so he painted the right hand side for us and kept the other half unfinished -- waiting for some free time. Eventually a collector contacted Donato and the piece became a triptych.
Labels: Donato Giancola, Illustration News, Tor Books
9 comments:
- Tracy Flynn Art said...
That is great news about finishing that MASSIVE painting! I have been watching and waiting to see the whole thing! Now I can't wait to see the mermen painting finished!
What is the correct pronunciation of velveeta? :)
- Travis Louie said...
I missed this, I got the invite kind of late, . . .wish i could have seen it. perhaps I'll call Donato and invite myself over.
I was wondering about half of that painting everytime. So I have just learned the real story. Really interesting. Thanks.
I will wait to see the golden rose painting at some place. It looks great by now.
You know often what I am doing? I am buying books just for their covers if I like them. Than throw out all interior text and I keep just jackets... I have a huge (thousands) collection like that.
So, when I visit to tor web site I would prefer to see cover artist's name there also. I am right, cause a customer... :)
Thanks Irene Gallo, I really liked this pARTy...
best of best wishes...
- Irene Gallo said...
Tracey, It IS massive – 14 feet long! I can't imagine the room that it would fit in. I wonder if Donato will get a picture of the painting framed and in place. It would be interesting to see.
Hey Travis, That's a shame, it would have been nice to meet you. I heard great things about the Amazing Visions show. Congrats!
Uri, I know many book-people that HATE it when I say it but, I have no problems ripping the covers off either because I hate the book and love the cover or vice versa. I don't know why people get so bent out of shape about it – books are meant to be enjoyed however you can enjoy them.
- Carl V. Anderson said...
Oh, the sacrilege!!! ;)
He is simply amazing, isn't he? I love the picture on the easel, it is stunning. Its probably a good thing I don't get the chance to see stuff like this in person, I'd probably be in a perpetual swooning state!
- leonardoborazio said...
Hello Irene!
I'm Leonardo (Italy). I usully follow your blog in silence... cool.
I'd really like to be in New york and take part to all events you describe!!
Ehm, what is the donato's painting in progress we see? a new cover?
- Justin Gerard said...
Wow this looks like it is going to be a killer piece! Especially after seeing how Donato handled that "Eric Bright-Eyes" tryptich piece.
I was wondering if you know if he is planning to do any demonstrations in the future. (it is to my everlasting regret that I missed the event up in NY last fall where he and Lockwood did that demonstration together)
-And wonderful blog by the way! You always have such interesting and informative posts!
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