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YMCA (Coquitlam) - David Woollven
in Physical training, Recreation, Port Moody Rotary Club
The YMCA cares about the same things you care about: raising healthy and resilient kids, ensuring youth feel confident and supported, and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community.
1130C Austin Avenue
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Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Langley - Catherine Anderson
in Recreation, Travel, Langley Central Rotary Club
Expedia CruiseShipCenters is a global leader in the marketing and sales of cruise vacations. You can count on us for every vacation possibility over land, sea and air, including customized trips, coach and rail tours and insurance.
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Chilliwack Golf Club - Sales & Events Co-ordinator - Laura Taylor
in Recreation, Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary club
The Chilliwack Golf Club features magnificent tree lined fairways, a creek that meanders through the back nine and breathtaking mountain vistas in every direction. You're going to enjoy your experience at the Chilliwack Golf Club.
41894 Yale Road West
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Industrial Shape & Form - Tom Albanese
in Manufacturing, Coquitlam Sunrise Rotary Club
We are highly trained manufacturing professionals helping businesses create products that they need for success. We work with you to create components like molds, components, prototypes, fixtures and much more. The only limit is your imagination.
1459 Crystal Creek Dr
Anmore, British Columbia V3H 0A3
Central Payment - Barry M. Harter
in Fidalgo Island Rotary Club, Credit card POS Processing
I am the passionate premium provider of all non cash payments. Central Payment equips businesses with the very best internet transaction technology and services. Want to process credit cards while mobile on your website or virtually? 360-333-0636
18071 McCorkquedale Road
Mount Vernon, Washington 98273
United States
Everett Optometry Clinic, PS - Dr. James D. Schrader, OD
in Health and Medicine, Everett Rotary Club, Optometry, Eye Care
Everett Optometry Clinic is a premier eye care facility located in Everett, Washington. Our office and eye doctors are dedicated to providing excellence in patient care, clinical education, and optical services.
3700 Colby Avenue
Everett, Washington 98201
United States
Fax: 425-259-3895
Jolly Mon Charters, Captain - Chris Long
in Recreation, Fidalgo Island Rotary Club
Captain Chris Long, skipper of Jolly Mon Charters extends an invitation to you to spend a day with Jolly Mon Charters on an Anacortes sport fishing charter. This family owned business caters to all skill levels - from novice to advanced angler.
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Anacortes, Washington
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Welcome to Cell Biology 2017!
- Identify a chemical SDS and the risks and hazards of that chemical in text. Add a link to the original SDS
- Select 4 reference papers papers related to your selected group project topic sub-section. Read the research papers and write a brief description of their findings and relevance to the selected topic sub-section. The reference along with your description should then be pasted on both your group discussion page and your own personal page.
Lab 3 Assessment - Endo/Exo worksheet questions.
Lab 4 Assessment
- Identify a cytoskeletal antibody.
- Identify the species deriving the antibody.
- Identify the working concentration for the antibody.
- Identify a secondary antibody that could be used with this antibody.
- Identify a paper that has used this antibody.
This assessment will be due by the next lab (Lab 5).
Lab 7 Assessment
The following peer assessment exercise should be completed before next lab (Lab 8 - 2 May) as your individual assessment for this week (lab missed due to public holiday).
Your answer should be pasted in 2 places
- onto each project discussion page (Note you should add anonymously to the discussion page)
- your own individual student page for my assessment.
Each individual will provide a brief assessment of the other groups projects. This should take the form of a brief critical (balanced) assessment identifying both the positive (good) and negative (bad) aspects of the project page as it currently exists online.
You may if you choose, use the final project assessment criteria as a guide. Though you are also welcome to use your own criteria.
Group Assessment Criteria
- The key points relating to the topic that your group allocated are clearly described.
- The choice of content, headings and sub-headings, diagrams, tables, graphs show a good understanding of the topic area.
- Content is correctly cited and referenced.
- The wiki has an element of teaching at a peer level using the student's own innovative diagrams, tables or figures and/or using interesting examples or explanations.
- Evidence of significant research relating to basic and applied sciences that goes beyond the formal teaching activities.
- Relates the topic and content of the Wiki entry to learning aims of cell biology.
- Clearly reflects on editing/feedback from group peers and articulates how the Wiki could be improved (or not) based on peer comments/feedback. Demonstrates an ability to review own work when criticised in an open edited wiki format. Reflects on what was learned from the process of editing a peer's wiki.
- Evaluates own performance and that of group peers to give a rounded summary of this wiki process in terms of group effort and achievement.
- The content of the wiki should demonstrate to the reader that your group has researched adequately on this topic and covered the key areas necessary to inform your peers in their learning.
- Develops and edits the wiki entries in accordance with the above guidelines.
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Lab 1
Diagram of a cationic charged gold nanoparticle, with silver intensification, on a cell membrane.
Fogarty SW, Patel II, Martin FL, Fullwood NJ (2014) Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of the Endothelial Cell Membrane. PLoS ONE 9(9): e106283. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0106283
© 2014 Fogarty et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Lab 2
Part 1:
1. Flame (GHS02): Flammable
2. Exclamation Mark (GHS07): Acute Toxicity, Skin & Eye Irritant, Skin Sensitisation, Specific Target Organ Toxicity
3. Health Hazard (GHS08): Respiratory Sensitization, Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity, Reproductive Toxicity, Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Aspiration Hazard
Hazard Statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315: Causes skin irritation
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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Article 1:
Article Title: Resveratrol and curcumin enhance pancreatic β-cell function by inhibiting phosphodiesterase activity
Article Description: The key aim of this study is to determine the relationship between pancreatic β-cell function, resveratrol (RES) and curcumin (CUR), to examine whether or not RES and CUR enhances pancreatic β-cell function. RES and CUR are polyphenols, found predominately within fruits and turmeric, which have been previously reported to contain medicinal properties that are beneficial to diabetes mellitus patients. Previously published studies claim that the therapeutic properties of RES and CUR can be attributed to their anti-inflammatory effects and protection against β-cell dysfunction. This study thus seeks to examine such reported phenomenon by examining the mechanism/s of action of RES and CUR in β-cells. Results indicate that RES and CUR regulate insulin secretion under glucose-stimulated conditions, and increase intracellular levels of cAMP, which plays an important role in insulin secretion and pancreatic β-cell health. The study also showcases that RES and CUR inhibit the activity of phosphodiesterases, which degrade cAMP. The polyphenols RES and CUR thus indeed enhance pancreatic β-cell function and have therapeutic benefits to diabetic patients.
Article Reference: <pubmed>25297556</pubmed>
Article 2:
Article Title: Ultrastructural Alterations of Pancreatic Beta Cells in Human Diabetes Mellitus
Article Description: The aim of this article is to investigate the correlation between pancreatic beta cells and diabetes mellitus, within humans. This is done by focusing on the ultrastructural alterations of beta cells in human diabetes. Throughout the study, beta cells have been retrieved from the pancreas of eight non-diabetic, five type 1 diabetic and eight type 2 diabetic organ donors, and analysed under morphometric electron microscopy. Results have indicated that lower quantities of beta cells are present in patients suffering type 1 and 2 diabetes, compared to non-diabetic patients. Additionally, insulin granules are more represented in non-diabetic patients than in type 2 diabetic patients, while type 1 diabetic patients show minimal changes. Pancreatic beta cells within diabetic patients have also showcased greater apoptosis than beta cells in non-diabetics. These results are expected to improve therapeutic measures for diabetes.
Article Reference: <pubmed>28303682</pubmed>
Article 3:
Article Title: Impairment of pancreatic β-cell function by chronic intermittent hypoxia
Article Description: The central purpose of this study is to demonstrate the link between chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) and pancreatic β-cell function. Via experimentation on rodents, the results of this study indicate that mitochondrial oxidative stress, which is produced by CIH, causes decreased pancreatic β-cell function, or increased pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. This is demonstrated by augmented basal insulin secretion, insulin resistance, defective proinsulin processing and impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. This study thus contains direct evidence that CIH impacts β-cell function. As CIH is a hallmark of sleep apnoea, this study also indicates that CIH-impacted β-cell dysfunction could be a possible contributor to type 2 diabetes within sleep apnoea patients. It thus encourages possible future research in this area.
Article Reference: <pubmed>23709585</pubmed>
Article 4:
Article Title: Protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B modulates pancreatic β-cell mass
Article Description: The goal of this study is to analyse the action/s of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B), which is an endoplasmic reticulum bound phosphatase that has been previously documented to negatively regulate insulin signalling, in pancreatic islets. Through experimental procedures on rodents and morphometric analysis of their pancreatic cells, the results of this study indicate that mice with PTP1B exhibit increased β-cell area, higher β-cell proliferation and decreased β-cell apoptosis, compared to their wild-type counterparts. This study thus sheds light on the involvement of PTP1B in β-cell physiology, and encourages the potential of PTP1B as a therapeutical target for the treatment of β-cell failure, which is characteristic of type 2 diabetes.
Article Reference: <pubmed>24587334</pubmed>
Lab 4
Antibody: beta Actin Polyclonal Antibody
Host/Isotope: Rabbit / IgG
Working Concentration: 1mg/ml
Tested Application: Western Blot (WB) 1:5000-1:15,000
Secondary Antibody: Goat anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) Highly Cross-Adsorbed Secondary Antibody, Alexa Fluor Plus 555
Paper mentioning beta Actin Polyclonal Antibody: <pubmed>27001369</pubmed>
Lab 5
Graph showing the effect of Tm4 on phenotype expression
Mark Hill (talk) 20:51, 24 April 2017 (AEST) This lab assessment will be marked by the guest presenter and the mark added here when I have received.
Lab 7
Peer Review:
Group 1: Delta Cells
Upon first glance, it is evident that this group has made a lot of consistent progress on the project, which is definitely commendable. A quick check of the history page further reveals that all three team members have been fulfilling their delegated tasks and contributing towards the project, which is also very great to see and a testament to this group's cooperation and successful interaction. With regards to the contents of the page, indeed I agree with the listed subheadings and do believe that it is important to explain the 'background', 'structure', 'function', etc. of delta cells. However, I would recommend researching additional information regarding the 'history' of the delta cell – i.e., when it was first discovered and in which organism, what was it first named, who first named it and so on. The inclusion of this would allow audiences from a non-science background to gain a deeper understanding of the origins of the delta cell. I am glad to see comparisons between humans and animals in the 'functions' section of the project, as I do believe that there is a lot of insight to be gained by comparing delta cells across two organisms. I would definitely recommend a similar comparison in the 'structure' section so that audiences can be informed whether or not the morphology of the delta cell is congruent throughout different organisms. The inclusion of videos and images within the latter half of the project adds an interactive dimension to the project, which I personally believe is a good thing as it provides readers with a break from reading dense information. The text to visual-aid ratio throughout the first half of the project ('background' to 'pathology') however, is uneven and in favour of text so I would encourage more images or tables here – ideally a few anatomical pictures of the delta cell should be included in the 'structure' section. In regards to referencing, I believe this has been done correctly so well done. In comparison to all of the other groups, this group also has the highest amount of references, a sizeable 20, which is quite good at this stage and additionally an indication of broad research conducted for the topic. While the readability of the project is mostly well, some sentences are weak and require revision. I do believe that editing previously completed work and rephrasing certain fragments of information can add a level of sophistication to the project. For example, a sentence in the 'background' section currently reads: "However, more current studies have significantly shown a decrease in numbers of β cells and an increase in numbers of α cells." I recommend revising this sentence to improve its coherency. Perhaps something along the lines: "Nonetheless, recent studies have revealed a substantial decrease in the quantity of beta cells present within pancreatic Islets of Langerhans alongside a sizeable increase in the number of alpha cells." To further improve the sentence, one could disclose the specific percentage by which the cells increased or decreased rather than mentioning a general trend. Nevertheless, on a positive note, the general flow of the project, and the order in which information is presented, is great. I would like to congratulate this group on their good work so far and while there is a large amount of work still required to be done before the project can be considered complete, thus far this group has the most content on their page and therefore, by extension, is overall the most informative and highest-quality project of the three projects which I am peer-reviewing. Solid work so far.
Group 2: Ductal Cells
My initial observation of this group's project is that it does not contain as much information as some of the other groups. Unfortunately, this is an indication of inconsistent contributions by team members, which can be confirmed by browsing through the history page of the project, which reveals a period of inactivity from April 11 – May 1 2017. Nevertheless, I am a supporter of the 'quality over quantity' mindset and do understand that it can be difficult to contribute to the project when other assessments are due. The quality of the information presented on the page thus far is good, however a bit too generalised in my personal opinion. While there is mention of ductal cells in the 'structure' section of the project, I believe that the pancreas is fixated upon more so than it should be. I would definitely recommend adding a lot more information about the structure of the ductal cells themselves with a strong focus on answering specific questions such as – what is the diameter of the ductal cells, which membrane-enclosed organelles do they have, are they only present in the pancreas, etc. I also believe it would be beneficial for the audience if a comparison was made between the ductal cells within humans and those within animals – do they have the same structure, function and location? Additionally, an anatomical image of ductal cells would be ideal alongside the anatomical image of the pancreas in the 'structure' section. I also believe that the following sentence in the introduction: "[The pancreas] makes a number of different enzymes, each of which is responsible for breaking down the different types of food into small particles suitable for absorption" is also too generalised. I would personally list which specific 'enzymes' are synthesised so that audiences from a non-science background are informed better and not disadvantaged when reading the project. I also recommend more research and information in the 'functions' section of the project, as it seems slightly brief at the moment. The inclusion of pictures or flow diagrams would be useful in this section as well as it would allow readers to follow a diagram alongside written text. On a positive note, it's great to see that a 'history' section has been included. I personally believe that this is quite important for audiences to acquire an understanding of the background and origins of ductal cells. My only two recommendations regrading the 'history' section would be to relocate its position in the project, as I don't think it fits well beneath 'functions'. I would also encourage another method of formatting the key dates, perhaps a table, as the present dot points make the section appear rather informal and disorganised. Referencing has been done well in this project so great job there however I would definitely encourage using a wider range of resources from hereon as it is hard to find all necessary information within the 5 resources that have been used up until now. I did notice that there is a full reference, rather than hyperlink, following the first sentence in the 'structure' section. I assume that this is to remind the team members of the article that has been used for this section. If not, then I would advise removing it from there as a hyperlinked reference is all that is required. The overall coherency and readability of this project is good. Clearly, the project is still in its early stages however it is encouraging to see information or dot points in most sections. The work so far is commendable and no major errors have been made, so well done on that. From the three projects, which I have peer-reviewed, I would say that this project ranks second- highest in terms of both quality and content. Nevertheless, I would definitely encourage more frequent contributions to the project to ensure that it becomes more informative. Congratulations to the team members on their good work so far.
Group 4: Alpha Cells
Upon first glance, this project has the least amount of information present on its page when compared against the other projects. Observing the history page, frequent contributions have been made by team members however the sizes of the contributions are relatively small, contributing to the overall progress of the page. On a positive note, the subheadings on the page are very relevant to the topic which definitely suggests a good start. Most sections also have dot points under them thus implying that a draft of the section is slowly being constructed, which is also encouraging. The inclusion of a table and numerous images is commendable as it portrays a range of visual aids, which I believe is necessary to actively capture the audience's attention. I would encourage the inclusion of a video to further captivate audiences and reinforce what is written in text as videos usually provide clearer and more colloquial explanations, which would be valuable for readers without a science background. The general readability and flow of the 'disease and abnormalities' section, which is the only section with paragraphs of information, is good. It is encouraging to see that the image has been integrated with, and referred to, in the text. Though, I would recommend figure captions as currently the section reads "As seen in figure 2…" however there is no indication of which image 'figure 2' is. The 4 references used thus far have been formatted correctly, but I advise the use of more references so that a broader range of information can be disclosed on the page. Overall, this project has made significantly less progress than the other projects although it is off to a good start. I would encourage team members to conduct more research and contribute larger amounts of information towards the project. A possible suggestion for further research would be to compare the role, structure and function of alpha cells across different organisms, such as humans and animals. Overall, a large amount of work is still required to be done before the project can be considered complete. When compared to the other projects I have peer-reviewed, I would say that this project is presently the least informative.
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Tutorial 2
Webpage: http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/sial/244511?lang=en®ion=AU&cm_sp=Insite-_-prodRecCold_xviews-_-prodRecCold10-7
Biological Hazards of Toluene:
1. Flammable
2. Acute Toxicity; Skin Irritant, Eye Irritant
3. Respiratory Sensitization, Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity, Reproductive Toxicity
Tutorial 4
Antibody: Monoclonal Anti-Cytokeratin
Host: Produced in mice
Isotype: IgG1
Species Reactivity: Bovine, frog, human, rat, kangaroo rat, mouse
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Secondary Antibody: PE anti-mouse IgG1
Secondary Antibody Description: The RMG1-1 monoclonal antibody reacts with immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) in all tested mouse haplotype (Igh-a and b),
Reference: https://www.biolegend.com/en-us/products/pe-anti-mouse-igg1-6494
2017 Course Content
Lectures: Cell Biology Introduction | Cells Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes | Cell Membranes and Compartments | Cell Nucleus | Cell Export - Exocytosis | Cell Import - Endocytosis | Cytoskeleton Introduction | Cytoskeleton - Microfilaments | Cytoskeleton - Microtubules | Cytoskeleton - Intermediate Filaments | Cell Mitochondria | Cell Junctions | Extracellular Matrix 1 | Extracellular Matrix 2 | Cell Cycle | Cell Division | Cell Death 1 | Cell Death 2 | Signal 1 | Signal 2 | Stem Cells 1 | Stem Cells 2 | Development | 2017 Revision
2017 Laboratories: Introduction to Lab | Fixation and Staining |
2017 Projects: Group 1 - Delta | Group 2 - Duct | Group 3 - Beta | Group 4 - Alpha
Dr Mark Hill 2015, UNSW Cell Biology - UNSW CRICOS Provider Code No. 00098G


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Does Exercising Have an Afterburn Effect?
Many gym rats believe they'll burn extra calories for hours after they've finished working out, but is the effect overstated?
Need a reason to go to the gym? How about this: Some scientists suggest that one simple workout can actually cause you to burn calories at a higher rate hours after you leave the gym. But is it too good to be true? Depends which exercise scientists you ask.
For the past 100 years, dozens of studies conducted by hundreds of researchers have attempted to prove whether the elusive concept of excess post oxygen consumption, informally known as afterburn, really exists. The theory: After a strenuous workout, your body takes in more oxygen and your breathing rate and core temperature are higher; as your body works to bring these back to your normal resting state, you burn extra calories in the hours following your workout session. Some dieters use this "calorie-burn bonus," as a safety net for eating more because they've worked out.
Makes sense, right? Not so fast, researchers say.
The Latest Research on Workout Afterburn
Various studies on afterburn have reached different conclusions, in part because they use different methodology and technology, and in part because many different factors — including participants' diets and fitness levels and the type of exercise performed — can affect the results.
A 2009 study conducted at the University of Colorado in Denver and published in the journal Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews looked at endurance athletes, moderately active people, and sedentary people. When each of the three groups completed a regime of low-intensity biking, high-intensity biking, and resting, researchers found no evidence that they burned more fat or calories in the hours following any type of exercise — which was contrary to what they expected to find.
Researchers said they weren't sure why they didn't find a measureable caloric difference, though they can't rule out that longer, more intense exercise could cause an afterburn. But still, the researchers wrote that this new data indicates that exercise doesn't boost metabolism as much as previously believed.
But Amy Knab, PhD, a researcher at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., more recently found different results. Dr. Knab's team concluded, as other researchers have, that the key to the extra calorie burn was not the length of the workout, but rather, the intensity.
In the study, participants alternated between days of 45-minute sessions of vigorous exercise — intense enough that it was difficult to hold a conversation — and days of rest. To accurately monitor the minute-by-minute calorie burn of the study participants, they lived in a chamber that measured all their metabolic activity for 24-hour periods. Using such advanced technology, the researchers found that the days of intense exercise did produce a measureable caloric difference. In this study, less-intense exercises were not measured to see if they produced similar results.
"We found that in the 14 hours after the workout, participants burned an average of 190 extra calories," Knab says. "The activity tapered off around 2 in the morning, so we saw it continue even while the participants were sleeping."
Although burning an extra 190 calories won't immediately cause a person to shed excess weight, this type of knowledge could help dieters plan more effective workouts, which will eventually add up to weight loss.
"The average person going to the gym, who is walking on the treadmill or doing something similar, may not realize how hard they have to work to produce a cardiac benefit," Knab says. "Although walking does make you healthier, in order to experience an 'afterburn,' you have to work at a higher intensity than most people think."
Eating For a Calorie Burn
Unfortunately, Knab says working harder is not the only key to reaping the afterburn benefit. Digesting food, which causes the body to burn calories, is another essential component of afterburn. If you're on a restricted-calorie diet for weight loss, you will burn fewer calories after a workout than someone who is not on a low-calorie diet and eats immediately after exercise, Knab says.
"If you are eating more than your body needs after exercise, you will gain weight," Knab explains. "Yes, you expend energy digesting food, but that doesn't equal out to weight loss."
After a hard workout, eat a small, protein-dense snack (about 100 calories) to help your muscles recover. Eggs, lean meat, Greek yogurt, and nuts are all good choices. It's also best to stick with water to rehydrate your body, as many sports drinks can pack unnecessary calories and sodium. There are no hard-and-fast guidelines, but it's important to keep snacks small and avoid counteracting the amount of calories you just burned.
The Bottom Line
Don't use the thought of an afterburn as an excuse to pig out after a workout since the effect is really not as large as most people think. Remember that most people (and most cardio machines) have a tendency to overestimate the amount of calories they burn during a standard sweat session, so track your calories consumed and calories burned carefully if you want working out to equal out to weight loss.
The good news is we now know that working out harder, not longer, could be the key to both a slimmer figure and a healthier body. As Knab and other researchers have shown, intense exercise can both boost your overall calorie burn and have additional benefits such as improved heart health. If you're not sure how to up the intensity, try an intense-but-effective boot camp class at your gym, or swap your regular treadmill routine for fat-blasting high-intensity interval training.
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Born in Richmond, Tasmania, 24-year-old Archie Barwick was managing a sheep station in northern New South Wales when war broke out. He set out from the Rutherglen property at Surveyor's Creek, Woolbrook, to embark upon what he expected would be a great adventure. Barwick enlisted in the AIF at Randwick, New South Wales, on 24 August 1914. Having feared that his lack of height at 5 foot 4 inches might make him ineligible for recruitment, he was so pleased when he was accepted that he did a couple of somersaults.
Barwick underwent two months of basic training at Randwick Racecourse and Kensington before departing for war. He wrote:
I suppose there were 9 out of 10 who had never formed fours in their life before, and I was one of them. It was funny to see us trying to get though the most simple movements, and getting completely boxed up. It was about 3 weeks before I mastered the form fours properly – I could never remember whether it was the odd or even numbers who had to move.
Barwick departed Sydney in heavy rain aboard HMAT Afric on 18 October 1914. As the ship passed down the harbour, the men aboard could hear the crowds cheering and boat sirens blaring to farewell them. Six days later, they arrived in King George Sound, Albany.
Afric departed for Egypt in the First Convoy on 1 November 1914. The men aboard watched the Australian coastline fade away into darkness; the next morning, it was gone. Barwick enjoyed looking over the water at night.
The heat was very intense in the tropics – the [deck] pitch used to be nearly melting in the daytime. At night everyone slept on deck. I only slept down below till we reached Albany; after that I used to sling my hammock under one of our guns, & I can tell you I enjoyed the trip.
Troops travelling aboard the Afric arrived and disembarked at Alexandria, Egypt, on 9 December, 1914. They entrained to Cairo, and then marched to trams that transferred them to Mena Camp. On his first night there, Barwick slept in his overcoat and groundsheet: 'I do believe that once or twice during that never-to-be-forgotten night that I was frozen absolutely stiff.' He spent the next day exploring the pyramids, before settling into daily marches and training, which continued until he departed Mena Camp on 4 April.
The night we left Mena bonfires were burning, and concerts were in full swing all over the place. We … marched to Cairo a distance of 10 miles. The boys sang all the way down, and as we were going through the streets of Cairo early in the morning people waved and cheered us.
Barwick was on his way to the Dardanelles for service on Gallipoli.
The Australian 1st Division, including the 1st Battalion, landed in the second and third waves on Gallipoli. There was initial confusion with men separated from their companies, and after four days, the battalion withdrew to the beach to re-group. The next few weeks were mostly spent digging trenches and trying to consolidate their positions. Barwick wrote:
I never felt the slightest fear the first day or two; it was when we began to realise that bullets hurt when they hit you, that we knew what fear was. The first time that fear came to me was on the third day, when we were in a perfect Hell of bullets, and men were being killed all round me. I felt frightened, and I am not ashamed to say that I had a terrible fight with myself that day: one part of me wanted to run away and leave the rest of my mates to face it, and the other part said no, we would stop and see it out at any cost rather than show the white feather. This sort of thing went on for about an hour and a bayonet charge settled the argument for me. I was fairly right after that'.
The 1st Battalion helped repel the massive failed Ottoman attack on 19 May, and remove the dead from no man's land during the armistice on 24 May. After some time on relief, the men were back in the front line by early July.
In June, the 1st Battalion was part of the offensive to take Lone Pine, planned as a diversion to engage the Ottomans and their reinforcements at this location, while a major offensive took place to take command of Chunuk Bair and Hill 971. While initially successful in its objective, it ultimately failed, and the Lone Pine operation cost the lives of many Australians. More than 2,000 casualties were incurred by the Australian 1st Division. Ottoman losses numbered closer to 7,000.
During four days of fighting at Lone Pine, from 6 to 9 August, Barwick and the 1st Battalion were engaged in constant close-quarters trench-fighting, involving desperate bombing and the use of rifle and bayonet. The narrow trenches quickly became congested with troops, and there was no escape from the constant rain of bombs. Entering an Ottoman trench, Barwick landed on a dead enemy soldier. The trenches were packed with corpses, making it almost impossible to get supplies of bombs forward. At one point, Barwick found himself one of only three men holding 30 metres of trench. He thought his time had come, but he made it through, although the battalion lost around 400 men in four days. The counter-attacks by the Ottomans ended by 10 August. The 1st Battalion was evacuated from Gallipoli on 19 November 1915.
The 1st Battalion embarked Egypt for France, arriving on 27 March 1916. They saw service in the trenches for the first time on 19 April at Laventie in the Fromelles sector, before enduring a baptism of fire at Fleurbaix. They then took part in the great Somme offensive.
The battle at Pozières in July 1916 was the first major operation in France for the 1st Battalion. It was the battalion's most fiery ordeal, causing their greatest loss of casualties during the war. The tiny village of Pozières was the strongest point of the German defence at that time.
Approaching the front line at Pozières on the night of 19–20 July 1916, the 1st Battalion suffered casualties from gas shells. The advance began on 23 July, and although conditions were difficult, Pozières Trench was captured with little resistance. Positions were consolidated along the main road through the devastated village. The German response began with heavy artillery fire, and casualties soon mounted among the Australians digging communication trenches. Barwick counted 75 large-calibre shells that landed in one five-minute period. A further advance was decided upon, but on 25 July the German shelling became devastating: the trenches were obliterated and losses were appalling.
Listen to Barwick's description of the battle:
Barwick and the 1st Battalion were relieved on 26 July. The battalion recorded 107 killed, 375 wounded and 48 missing.
On 1 August 1916, ten new officers, including Corporal Archie Barwick, were appointed after the heavy losses at Pozières. After receiving reinforcements to make up numbers in their shattered force, the 1st Battalion returned to the front line. On 18 August, the battalion took up part of the line opposite Mouquet Farm. Fortunately the battalion was engaged in night patrols and extending saps, and did not see heavy action.
By the end of October persistent heavy rain was making life miserable, and the mud in the trenches and surrounding fields was deep and clinging. The Somme winter had begun, and the bitter cold and soggy trenches caused a prevalence of trench feet. At a muddy and unsheltered camp at Mametz Wood on 26 October 1916, Barwick was promoted to sergeant 'in the field'.
On 5 November 1916 at Gueudecourt, the 1st Battalion's objective was to attack Fritz's Folly and Hilt and Bayonet Trenches. Up against the strongly prepared Germans, this was the first and last time the battalion failed to reach their objective. Casualties were heavy: nine officers and 161 other ranks were reported killed, wounded or missing.
Barwick's diary entry recounts the events:
I was the first one of my platoon (as I should be) to hop over and I gave a few more a helping hand, for the sides of the trench were steep and slippery. As soon as we showed up the flares went up in batches which lit everything up like day, and showed us men falling everywhere and the boys struggling through the mud bogged nearly to the knees, for the ground was as soft as a well-fallowed paddock after a storm of rain. I was forcing my way as fast as I could and calling for my men to keep up and box on.
Just before we reached the German wire…I got a terrible buster, fell fair into a big shell hole full of mud. A nice state I was in to be sure but I scrambled out as soon as I could and made a rush for the wire. Having no wire cutters I had to force my way through as best I could and the consequences was that I got badly cut all over & ended up getting hung in the stuff for all the world like a sack of wood chucked on to a heap of barb wire, but I felt nothing at the time for my blood was running hot and we only thought of getting in their trench.
The fighting by this time was very fierce. Shells, bombs, mortars and worse than all liquid fire bombs were falling among us like hail. They used to go off with a terrific bang, nearly stunning one with the concussion and splashing one all over with this burning scorching liquid – it was awful.
Shortly after this I had one of the most thrilling minutes of my life. I was rushing as fast as the wet and slippery ground would allow me down a shallow trench towards the German parapet, where I could see their trench mortars and bombers in action. When I was about 7 yards off them or so a Hun rushed out at me and made a desperate lunge at my body. I must have parried as quick as lightning and more by luck than anything else I was in time and his bayonet slid down my rifle and stuck in the fleshy part of my leg – went straight through my puttee and thick trousers. My didn't it sting. I thought it was right through my leg, for a sharp pain went through my body and it was with difficulty that I kept from yelling out, but kept my block. Before he could draw his rifle back for another attempt I shot him dead and he fell at my feet. Quick as I could I let fly two more bullets at the bombers and I'm certain that I got another one, for I saw him fall down among his mates and they at once scattered.
The remnants of the Batt[alion] charged gamely but we had not the ghost of a chance for the machine guns mowed us down in rows. I could have cried with disappointment and rage when we got the order to get back to our own trenches. It was the first time we ever had to acknowledge defeat and I can tell you it hurt some. The worst of it all was that in spite of the bravery displayed by the boys all our losses were in vain. Our casualties were about 75% of the men engaged. It was the hottest engagement as ever I have been in and how I escaped is a mystery for the air was stiff with bullets...
Allied battle plans changed with news of German retreat. At the start of April 1917, the 1st Battalion took over the front line near Doignies, with the famed Hindenburg Line only two or three miles away. Hermies fell and Demicourt was the next object of capture. There, Barwick was wounded in action for the second time.
Barwick's diary entry on 8 April 1917:
We were supposed to go over the top tonight, but for some reason or other it was postponed. I had been working all night getting my men water and one thing and another, and about 3 o'clock I went over to see if our cooks had our hot meal ready. I had scarce got out in the road when all of a sudden every machine gun and rifle within miles seemed to burst out firing, and bullets flew thick as hailstones. I could see I was not in one of the pleasantest places so I just started to make a dash for our trench when 'whack' a thrill shot through my shoulder like a thrust from a red-hot needle and I stopped in my track. I realized … I was hit and I about-turned and made for the safety of the cook-house and there got my wound dressed.
By the time Barwick rejoined his battalion on 22 April they had driven off a strong enemy attack and were preparing to move forward to Bullecourt.
From 3 May, in the second battle of Bullecourt, the battalion faced some of the heaviest fighting it had ever experienced. Under continual bombing and counter-attacks, and a heavy rain of shells and sniping, the 1st Battalion managed to extend their line through the aid of Stokes mortars. The Germans were unable to dislodge them. While many of the enemy were captured and killed, the battalion also sustained heavy casualties. Five officers and 44 other ranks were killed, and 240 wounded.
Barwick's diary entry for 5 May 1917:
We have had some terrific bombardments and the one today is very severe…at 7 o'clock it reached a climax. I'm hanged if you could see ten yards in front for the dust and earth raised by the bursting shells and this combined with the fumes, smoke and stinking irritating tear gas, of which they put over huge quantities, made life almost unbearable and almost certainly very precious.
[The German counter-attack] only added to the dreadful layer of dead in No Man's Land. I am not overestimating things when I say that there are three Germans killed to every Australian in this fiercely contested sector. A trip up the trench we have just captured is an eye-opener, but a terrible sight even to one so hardened to horrible sights as myself, for it is nothing more than a shambles. It is absolutely packed with dead Germans and there they are, lying in all attitudes, as many as three deep in places and heads and arms all over the place, showing the effect of our bombs. It is an awful sight and I jolly soon got out of it, for I felt quite sick.
Just a day after this account, Barwick heard he was being transferred to the 1st Training Battalion at Tidworth, England. He undertook training at the Officers' Instruction School and then worked as an instructor, training new reinforcements as they arrived from Australia. He remained there until he rejoined his battalion in mid-October 1917.
The next serious engagement for the battalion came in mid-April 1918, with the defence of Hazebrouck, the location of an important railhead. Barwick received a severe wound during enemy shelling, while defending the hill of Strazelle and trying to prevent the German capture of Hazebrouck. Writing from his hospital bed at Queen's Hospital, Birmingham, Barwick's diary entry of 25 April 1918 read:
Shells, big ones at that, were falling thick and fast and quite a number were getting knocked. I remember hearing the screech and howl of a big shell coming towards me. I stood quite still and waited to see what would happen. The next thing I remember was a frightful red-hot searing pass across my right side and I staggered from the blow. I knew I was hit but I did not know how badly; I thought at first that my stomach was hanging out when the warm blood started to run down my body. The funniest part of all is that I never heard the explosion of the shell.
I had got it in almost the thinnest part of my body on the right side and it had cut a great gash, almost showing the ribs. Oh she looked a beauty. The crack did not trouble me in the slightest once I saw it was bad enough to get me to Blighty.
During Barwick's months of recovery from injury and influenza, it was announced in the London Gazette that he had been awarded the Croix de Guerre, a battle honour awarded by the King of Belgium for valour in battle. Barwick had seen the end of fighting and returned to Australia on 3 December 1918.
On the ship heading home to Australia in January 1919, Barwick reflected on the fact that he had been away from home for just on seven years. Upon his return to Tasmania he sought a quiet life on the land, the war having cured him of the desire to ramble further afield. His initial foray into business, selling farm machinery, was disastrous, when his partner left him with a large amount of debt. Barwick worked hard to pay back the creditors before returning to work in northern New South Wales.
Barwick managed a sheep farming property for several years before marrying Nurse Mona Carroll in 1930. They purchased their own property east of Armidale in 1935, naming it 'Talgai'. They raised three children while introducing the 'improved pasture' system to the region, an achievement of which they were both proud.
Mona was an able partner in life and Barwick was happy and settled. He loved to fish, read, and tend his vegetable garden as well as run the property. He rarely drank, however, he could occasionally be seen enjoying smoking an old pipe. Though he suffered from lung and shoulder problems after the war, he never received any benefits for this. He kept in touch with old war mates, some of whom did not fare so well after the war.
Barwick became a pillar of his community. He was a Justice of the Peace, ran the local polling booth at election time, and commanded the local Volunteer Defence Corps during the Second World War. His long and rewarding life came to an end when he died in Armidale in 1966, aged 76 years.
Barwick's colourful and honest account of his experiences during the First World War, In Great Spirits, was published by Harper and Collins in 2013. His numerous original war diaries had been lodged with the Mitchell Library, Sydney in 1920.
1st Battalion A.I.F. History Committee 1931, The History of the First Battalion A.I.F. 1914-1919, 1st Battalion, A.I.F. History Committee, Sydney
Australian War Memorial, Embarkation, Honour and Nominal Rolls, http://www.awm.gov.au/
Barwick, A 2013, In Great Spirits: The WWI Diary of Archie Barwick, Harper Collins, Sydney
Bean, CEW 1939, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914 -18 Vol. II: The Story of ANZAC from 4 May, 1915 to the Evacuation, 9th Edition, Angus and Robertson, Sydney
National Archives of Australia: Australian Imperial Force, Base Records Office; B2455, Sergeant Archie Barwick's First Australian Imperial Force personnel dossier, 1914-1920; BARWICK A A, 1914-1920
Thank you so much.
Thank you for your service.
I read all about you and I have to say you were pretty brave, to do some of the things you did. Thanks for risking your life to save our country.
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Very interesting. I'm so glad he got to go home and have a life with his wife and family and that his mum got to seen him again.
Thank you.
Thank you for your bravery.
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Very proud of your service to your country.
Thank you for your brave service to our country and I was so happy to see you made it home to Australia and enjoyed a happy life.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you.
I hope you had a good life.
Thank you for all that you did. Glad that you married, had a family and lived your life.
Thank you for all you did for us. You showed such bravery and strength. We are forever in your debt.
We would not have what we have today without these amazing people. I feel humbled.
Good on you Archie. Thank you for everything you've done.
Really Amazing Story.
Thank you for risking your life for us.
Thank you.
No amount of thanks is enough for what you did for us. RIP.
Thank you for serving our country.
Thank you so much.
I just want to say that I have heard many things about the war. I must say I am thankful for the people that fought for this country, but sadly life for them didn't always end happily.
We will never forget your sacrifice.
Bien joue, tu as survecu et eu une belle fin de vie.
Thank you for surviving.
Thank you for the sacrifices you made for us. Never forgotten.
Thank you for protecting our country.
We will remember them.
You were good.
Thank you for what you have done.
Thanks Mate.
Hello Barwick, thank you.
Thank you for the immense sacrifice you made for your country and future generations. LEST WE FORGET.
Thank you for serving your country. You are very brave to do so.
Thank you for serving in the war. You are one of the reasons we are here today.
Thank you for keeping our country in peace and harmony. Thank you to the soldiers.
Amazing story. We love you. Thank you very much.
Archie displayed immense courage. Generations to come will be forever in your debt as well as those you fought with so gallantly. RIP Archie.
Etched in our national psychic, forever grateful.
Amelia Jensen
Thank you for defending my country and making it safe for future generations. Because of all of you men we live in peace. Lest We Forget.
Thanks for standing with us. Thank you Archie Barwick.
Thanks for standing with us. Thank you Barwick.
Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Thank you Archie.


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Lynn Struggles Against Pardres
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Edinson Volquez was bailed out by his bullpen and earned the victory in San Diego's 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Nick Vincent, Dale Thayer, Luke Gregorson and Huston Street worked an inning apiece after Volquez (7-8) faded at the end of a five-inning outing. Street was perfect in the ninth for his 16th save in 17 chances after Carlos Quentin's RBI double off Trevor Rosenthal in the ninth put the Padres up by two runs.
Lance Lynn (11-5) lost for the fourth time in five starts, allowing four runs in five innings. Allen Craig had a two-run single and 29-year-old rookie Brock Peterson had an RBI groundout in his first major league at-bat after getting called up to replace injured Matt Holliday.
Jedd Gyorko, Everth Cabrera and Nick Hundley added an RBI apiece for San Diego, which had lost 19 of 23.


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Crowds roll out for third Síclovía
For Betina Almendarez, the success of Síclovía is in the numbers.
The free health fair and street party last fall had about 15,000 attendees at its inaugural event. Sunday's closure of a portion of Broadway and Alamo Street to cars and trucks drew an estimated 45,000 on foot, bikes or skates to the third one.
For Almendarez, though, the numbers that count are a bit more personal. When she attended the first Síclovía, she weighed more than 200 pounds.
She was 36, and as a nurse working in a dialysis clinic, she knew what was coming if she did not get her health under control. Almendarez had started walking regularly, but Síclovía introduced her to BodyCombat, a martial arts-inspired aerobic class that she tried out on a whim.
She loved it, signed up for more and found herself with a new group of friends going to a gym three to four days a week. Now she weighs 150 pounds, and for the first time in years her blood pressure and cholesterol are under control.
It's exactly what San Antonio leaders had in mind for Síclovía. Now sponsored by
H-E-B, the event is designed to get people active by closing streets to vehicles and offering a wide range of classes and information on everything from camping to yoga.
"We want a San Antonio of folks who choose to be healthy, to not have that Coke," said Mayor Julián Castro at the start of this year's event, which stretched from Mahncke Park to Alamo Plaza. "We know that as a community, especially in our older years, our rates of diabetes and obesity are far above the national average."
Almendarez said the change in her life was a shift in what's considered normal — away from being overweight to being healthy.
"In my culture, it's kind of hard," she said. "I come from a very big Mexican family, and when we get together we eat. We go all-out. My aunts think I'm starving myself. But I still eat my tacos. I just kind of watch the proportions and go to the gym."
Business owners and managers along Broadway said the change from their usual quiet Sunday didn't hurt them, either. A crowd of walkers, bikers and skaters showed up despite the sudden drop of temperature to the mid-50s.
"I'm surprised by the amount of business we get," said Jeff Swope, manager of Half Price Books on Broadway. "This is a great deal."
Swope set out bowls of water for the passing dogs and said that while customers had to ride or walk to his bookstore he made as many sales on Sunday as he would have on a typical Saturday, the busiest day of the week for him.
It was same down the road at Sam's Burger Joint, where bicycles lined the patio fence.
"Next time, we will get a live band," assistant manager Tony Compean said.
After all, it is a street party.


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Akin Ads Pulled Due to Lack of Payment
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COLUMBIA - Republican senatorial candidate Todd Akin's latest round of political ads have been pulled from the airwaves of KOMU 8 and other Missouri TV stations due to a lack of payment as of Thursday.
Akin's camp placed an ad buy that was supposed to run in full through this week.
Standard procedure dictates that political ads must be paid in full before ads will run, but KOMU 8 received half of the payment for the Akin ads and ran half of the ad buy.
When KOMU 8 did not receive the rest of the money in time for the rest of the ad cycle, it pulled the ads.
The ads weren't cancelled by the Akin camp.
KOMU 8 spoke with various television stations in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia, and heard a similar story from each.
Sarah Mcadoo, an accounting assistant for KSHB-TV in Kansas City, confirmed that Akin's ads had been pulled from their log for today and tomorrow.
"Our media buyers are constantly adjusting our strategy according to different media markets in Missouri. According to my understanding of this specific instance, air time was reserved, an initial payment was made, and when their ad schedule was set in stone, the other final portion of the payment is being sent tomorrow," said Ryan Hite, campaign spokesman for Todd Akin.
Political ad buys can range from $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the time slot in which the ads run.


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The older I get, the more important it becomes to me to look back on the passing year as it comes to a close and gather something from it...some lesson I can learn, something I can take away...food for thought maybe. I have always believed that there are lessons to learn in everything.
There has been much heartache, loss, and rejection for me this past year...countless hurts...countless scars. It's one thing to go through something because you know that God has something better in store for you...it's a totally different story to be brought low at the hand of another person whose intentions were not at all good. But, there are lessons in everything and something to be learned from this past year and I have learned a lot :
If anything else, I have learned of the truest love I could ever experience on this side of Heaven : The Love of My Husband. When I felt like I couldn't lift myself out of my bed, his strength kept me fighting. When I felt like I was all alone and I wanted to build the highest of walls to protect my heart from any more hurt, it was my husband who kept chipping away at the wall I was trying to build. I believe that God gave us this year to better our marriage...to bring us closer...to open my eyes to the gem I married. I have never, ever doubted his love for me but this year I have felt every inch of it and have been overwhelmed by how deep it actually is.
"He's not perfect. You aren't either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn't going to quote poetry, he's not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don't hurt him, don't change him, and don't expect for more than he can give. Don't analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he's not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don't exist, but there's always one guy that is perfect for you." ~Bob Marley
I truly think this year would have broken me if not for the fact that God has told me who I am...and it's been His constant reminders (spoken to my heart through things I have read, words of friends, my parents, and words from my husband) have sustained me and kept me from believing the lies that others tried to destroy me with. I know who I am.
Suddenly she realized that what she was regretting was not the lost past but the lost future, not what had not been but what would never be."
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, A Nice Quiet Place.
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, A Nice Quiet Place.
This quote has really spoken to me over the past few months. It describes what I have felt countless times this past year...I have been regretting what will never be...what will never be because I have had to set healthy boundaries for myself...what will never be because I have let go of all expectations...what will never be because there has been too much "stuff". I am not good with change and I am loyal to a fault. I have a hard time letting go of the familiar and will fight til the very end...but this past year has taught me that sometimes I just have to let go. It's not letting go in failure...it's letting go because it's no longer healthy for me. It's not letting go because I have some sort of grudge that I need to hold on to...no, it's the exact opposite...it's letting go because I no longer want to carry that grudge. Some may not understand, but to me this all makes perfect sense. I have had to find away to let go of the regret of the lost future...and find a way to embrace a future that looks a little different. It took a little while, but I can finally say that I am content.
Amidst the heartache, this year has been full of joy, love, friendship, and fun. I can honestly say that I am the happiest I have ever been. I have realized what a gift my little family is to me and how much we need to guard our time together and cherish it even more. I have been so thankful to the people that have surrounded my little family and I and loved on us. I have never been so thankful for my health and the health of my family and friends. I am so very thankful for another year at my job and the opportunity for Dan to jump in to something different. I have watched him become a happier man and it's been so nice to have him home with us more. It's been a year of restoration...finally feeling like we are recovering from the two years of unemployment we went through...and I am so thankful for the path He continues to carry us down.
So, as 2013 comes to an end, once again, I sit here thankful. I am thankful for the lessons, the trials, the heartache, the hurt, the safety, our health, the laughter, and everything in between...I am thankful for normal and rest. It's been a good year...


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Dania Ramirez will be bringing a bundle of joy into the world very soon, and we can't help but admire the mom-to-be's awesome style. From red carpet glam to dressed-down, she's got serious maternity style. Take a look:
1. Dania Ramirez Pregnancy Style: ALMA Awards
Lady in Red
The pregnant start wore a ruched gown with train to the 2013 NCLR ALMA Awards in California. The empire waist helps to show off Dania's beautiful shape!
2. Dania Ramirez Pregnancy Style: PADRES
Cool Blue
Who says you can't look sexy while expecting? Dania looked absolutely gorgeous in this cobalt blue number with a plunging neckline and high slit.
3. Dania Ramirez Pregnancy Style: Essie
Summertime Living
Hanging out at the Essie Emmy Retreat, the star looked chic and comfortable in this white dress with ruffled hem.
4. Dania Ramirez Pregnancy Style: Edy Ganem Bday
Weekend Casual
While attending Edy Ganem's birthday party, the actress showed how easy it is to transition your wardrobe while pregnant.
5. Dania Ramirez Pregnancy Style: Katie
Chic & Sleek
The star looked amazing in this belted skirt and yellow top. Little effort, maximum impact!
6. Dania Ramirez Pregnancy Style: Date Night
Date-Night Dressing
You can never go wrong with black, and the actress strutted her stuff while wearing a black dress and pointed pumps. Simple and pretty!
7. Dania Ramirez Pregnancy Style: Lunch
Easy Breezy
Lovely! The actress keeps it swingy in this summery dress with an assymetrical hem. (Though we're a bit busy looking at those shoes. Fierce!)


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Wow, I just cannot believe that 2008 is nearly at it's end! This has been a very fulfilling, exciting year for me as the FBI chose my case along with 4 other "cold cases" to be worked on and my case was also taken over by Tim Cromie of the CID at Dickinson Police Dept., along with the FBI who have diligently worked on it since it's been in their hands and made a promise to me that they won't give up on it. I am hoping I will be able to share some "BIG" news on my case with you all hopefully at the beginning of 2009. This year has also given me a few opportunities to visit family in another state, and I've been in touch with family members that didn't even know I existed and I am starting to develop a relationship with them! Jonathan and I are also doing very well and he is the absolute love of my life...I can't imagine a day without him. I am forever grateful for everyone and everything God has put into my life, and owe everything to him. I hope you all have a very safe, and joyful holiday season - and keep checking back for updates! Thank you all for your support!
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R.T. Rybak said 12 years will be enough, announcing on Dec. 27 he won't seek a fourth term as Minneapolis mayor.
What he'll do next is still up in the air. He hasn't ruled out a possible run for governor or a job with President Obama's administration in D.C. Whatever he does, Rybak said he said he'll still be involved in Minneapolis.
"Whether or not I'm working as a mayor, I'm going to be working for Minneapolis," Rybak said at a press conference at the Midtown Global Market, flanked by his wife, two kids and mother. "And I want to assure people that I'm going to stay very involved in keeping Minneapolis moving in the right direction."
Meanwhile, mayoral hopefuls are beginning to line up for Rybak's seat. As of press time at least eight people said they were either running or considering a run.
Rybak said he wouldn't run against Gov. Mark Dayton should he seek a second term in 2014, but did say he was interested in the job. Rybak is 57.
"Governor is the one other job that I would run for, but I don't expect that would be open for six years," he said. "I expect the governor to run again and maybe I will be in a walker by the time it's open, but maybe I will still be interested. We'll just have to wait and see."
Rumors have been swirling for months that Rybak would take a job in the Obama Administration. Rybak campaigned heavily for Obama in 2008 and 2012, but he downplayed much of the speculation during his speech.
"I can't take anything off the table, because in a year I am going to be unemployed, but my goal is to find something here in Minneapolis that continues some of the meaningful work I have done and I honestly don't know what that is," Rybak told reporters after his speech.
Rybak called 2012 the most productive year in his mayoral career, and he called his third term the most productive of the three. But he also said he would be aggressive in making 2013 even more productive.
On his list of priorities: A strategy to re-open Nicollet Avenue at Lake Street and connecting the city by streetcar; renovating the Target Center; redeveloping the Vikings stadium district; working to prevent youth and gun violence; creating more opportunities for the city's youth and improving conditions in North Minneapolis.
"I believe in giving the taxpayers a good value for the dollar, so in the coming year, Minneapolis will get about four years' worth of work out of me," he said.
On his blog, Rybak wrote: "No matter what I've done or will ever do, the greatest professional joy I could have is serving the city I love. When I go around town, I still get goose bumps when I think: I'm the mayor of the great city of Minneapolis."
2013 race could be crowded
City Council Member John Quincy (Ward 11) attended Rybak's announcement on Dec. 27. Quincy said Rybak has done a "tremendous job." Then, when asked if he would run for mayor, Quincy laughed.
"No, I am not. I am the only one," Quincy quipped.
Quincy is right. Within days of Rybak's announcement, mayor hopefuls began sending out press releases and telling reporters they were contemplating a run in 2013.
Several months ago City Council Member Gary Schiff (Ward 9) made it public he was considering a run for mayor. Schiff still hasn't announced if he is definitely running, but he has started a fundraising committee.
Betsy Hodges (Ward 13) started her own fundraising committee in November, but said she would only run if Rybak didn't. After the announcement, she made her intentions official in a press release.
"After carefully consulting with family, friends, and people of every neighborhood who care about our city, I intend to run for mayor," she wrote. "In the coming days, weeks and months, I look forward to hearing from residents about the future of our city and sharing my vision for Minneapolis. That conversation starts today."
Don Samuels (Ward 5) announced he is exploring a run, and named former Police Chief Tim Dolan as the chair of his exploratory committee. Samuels, who represents North Minneapolis, focused on public safety in his announcement.
"Over the next couple weeks, I will spend some time with close friends and family as I determine how I can next serve Minneapolis. I will release my intentions shortly after the New Year," he wrote.
Hennepin Theatre Trust CEO Tom Hoch is also contemplating a run, but hasn't officially launched a campaign.
"I want to first hear from people about what they are seeking for their city and from their next mayor before I decide," he said. "I am all ears right now."
Park Board Commissioner Bob Fine also said he is considering a run. Fine, a Linden Hills resident, has served 15 year on the Park Board.
Jackie Cherryhomes and Hussein Samatar both previously announced they were considering runs, so long as Rybak didn't seek re-election.
Samatar is founder and executive director of the African Development Center, and Cherryhomes is the former City Council president.
Finally, Jim Graves, the hotel executive and DFL challenger to Michelle Bachmann in 2012, didn't rule out a run. He told the St. Cloud Times that he had been lobbied by members of the City Council and Minneapolis business community to run, but said he was more focused on national politics.
Graves told the Times that he lived in St. Cloud when he ran against Bachmann, but also maintains a residence in Linden Hills.
Rybak said it was too early for him to endorse someone for the job.
"It's way early," Rybak said. I will talk about that later, but we have a long time."
The Minneapolis DFL is scheduled to hold its endorsing convention on June 15. With such a crowded field that is likely to grow, politicos think there's not likely to be an endorsement for mayor.
— Sarah McKenzie contributed to this report


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Google Ventures has invested in a number of successful startups, such as Nest Labs and HomeAway, and has become quite a significant player in Silicon Valley.
But it hasn't been able to get its hands on all of the hot, valuable startups that have emerged in the last few years, Amir Efrati of The Wall Street Journal reports. Among those include Instagram, Pinterest, GitHub and Path, most of which we featured on our Digital 100 this year.
- Instagram, which Facebook acquired for about $1 billion in April, is now 12x bigger since the acquisition. Despite Facebook's stock troubles, the company is still valued at around $42 billion. In 2011, we valued Instagram at $100 million.
- Pinterest, which actually has better user engagement than Facebook, recently raised a $100 million round at a $1.5 billion valuation. But we estimate, taking into consideration Pinterest's revenue, is valued at $2 billion.
- Software management program and collaboration tool GitHub was another miss. With assumed revenues of $50 million a year, we estimate the company is valued at around $500 million.
- Path, the mobile-only social network for close friends and family, doesn't have a significant number of daily active users nor any revenue, but it's a company that many, including Mark Zuckerberg, are watching very closely. It recently raised a $30 million round valued at $250 million, but we estimate it's worth around $180 million, which is still significant for a company without any revenue.
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Howard Co. police probe organized check-theft scheme
Detectives report several cases of smash-and-grabs in 2 months
Howard County police are investigating what they called a well-organized and complicated theft scheme in which thieves are breaking into cars, stealing purses and then using the victims' checkbooks to drain bank accounts.
Detectives said there's been a spree of similar activity along the East Coast for the past few years, which makes them believe there's likely a network of people working together to commit the crimes.
Howard County officials said they noticed the trend when eight similar cases were reported between December and February near day care centers, gyms, schools and parks.
In those cases, the victims reported leaving their purses in locked cars as they quickly ran inside a building for various reasons. Officials said when the victims got back to their vehicles, the windows were smashed and their purses were gone.
Investigators said the thieves aren't using the stolen credit cards. Instead, as an example, the thieves wrote a check out from one victim to another, then they took that check to the bank and cashed it, posing as the second victim using a stolen ID from her purse.
Police said the incidents were reported at the following locations:
- Hillsborough Road dog park in Ellicott City
- Elkridge Elementary School in Elkridge
- Columbia Athletic Club in Columbia
- Columbia Academy in Columbia (2 cases)
- Top Shape Fitness in Columbia
- Columbia Gymnastics in Columbia
- Columbia Swim Center in Columbia
Detectives said they think the culprits could return to the area any time, so they're urging women to make sure they take their purses with them everywhere or lock them in the trunk if that's not possible. Also, if you do become a victim, report it to your bank immediately because checks -- unlike credit cards -- take more time to move through the bank system. Let the bank know your checkbook was stolen so it can refuse to cash any checks posted against your account.
Anyone who sees anything suspicious should call 911.


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Wauwatosa police investigate string of carjackings, robberies
Officers arrest 1 man suspected in several attacks
Two recent carjackings in Wauwatosa has residents paying close attention to their surroundings.
WISN 12 News reporter Terry Sater talked with three victims who were held up at gunpoint.
The carjacking victims said they were asked by police to look at a lineup Tuesday night to see if they recognized any possible suspects.
WISN's news partners at Wauwatosa Patch report that police are trying to connect suspects to a recent pair of carjackings and robberies.
"And I look back and I see a guy with a gun, and I say, 'Oh man, this really got serious all of a sudden,'" carjacking victim Joe said.
Joe said he and two fellow University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students feel lucky after being robbed and carjacked Saturday night at gunpoint in Wauwatosa.
Joe said he had just come out of a cigar store at when he was forced behind a building and robbed.
"He grabbed by the collar right here and said something to the effect of, like, 'Give me your keys, phone and wallet. Give me everything.' I said, 'Yeah, like, I don't want to lose my life over this,'" Joe said.
The victim said the gunman took his car keys and headed toward his friends Sean and Sam, who were still in the car.
"But we figure probably not the best idea to step out of the car and face this guy who's walking toward us with a gun," Sean said.
The trio said the robber then got in the car and told them to get out.
"And at that point I didn't want to get shot. No. So I pulled out my wallet like halfway and then something in my brain clicked to where, it was like the fight or flight response, so I ran as fast as I could and didn't look back at all," Sam said.
Sean escaped too. The robber took off in the car but was finally chased down by police, who told Joe the robber is suspected in other carjackings and robberies.
Jenny Kois said she wonders if it's the same man who carjacked her daughter in November after she left work at the Sendik's in Wauwatosa.
"The public needs to be aware that this is happening. Parent's need to talk with their kids about safe behaviors, walking with partners, always doubling up. Don't be afraid to ask somebody to walk you to your car if it's late," Kois said.
Several of the carjacking and robbery victims said they know each other and can't believe these crimes are happening so often that several of them have become victims.


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Motorola Droid XL, 2011
Art404 is comprised of Manuel Palou and Moises Sanabria.
This interview was conducted over multiple online chat sessions beginning in March 2012 through April 2012.
louisdoulas: Let's start with Art Not Found or Art404. Could you tell me a little more about its connotations?
artnotfound: Art404 is a pun for artnotfound, a motto that gives us a certain level of transparency. We don't want to get hung up on making art and exclude anybody from our work.
louisdoulas: So the absence implies a kind of non-context for framing production?
artnotfound: Well the internet functions in a non-context anyway. We want to create content and value more than we want to create art.
louisdoulas: Right, without the prerequisite motivations of making an artwork per se, just 'pure' creative production.
artnotfound: It's relentless creative production and discussion. That's the future of content.
louisdoulas: So then there's this awareness of the potential insularities or exclusiveness of the art world, or at least a hesitation to participate within this context? Perhaps which is why you're attracted to the internet in the first place, as it levels out all content.
artnotfound: Yes definitely. By opening up the discussion to everyone it democratizes content. And if successful, any further discussion of that content gives it social value.
louisdoulas: Cultural Capital
artnotfound: Art404 likes this.
louisdoulas: I'm interested in these notions of 'opening up discussion', surrounding content, in this case specifically your work; what does this mean for you?
artnotfound: It means our mothers can engage with our work as much as a gallerist can. The internet is allowing people to take part in things they never would have before, opening up the possibilities for a much larger discussion. When both ends of the spectrum: high ...


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http://www.thunderbolts.info/forum/phpB ... 7&start=30I Introduction
An exciting period of exploration of the outer solar system is underway by spacecraft, by remarkably improved ground-based observations and by orbiting telescopes: International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) and Hubble Space Telescope (HST). These studies have revolutionized our understanding of the solar system revealing a kaleidoscope of unusual worlds. Because of the low surface temperatures, typically < 130K, ice is the 'rock' in the outer solar system. That is, excluding the four giant planets and Io, it is the structural and thermal properties of ice that determines the surface geology of many objects from the orbit of Jupiter outward (Burns and Matthews, 1986). Therefore, understanding the radiation chemistry of and desorption from ice or low-temperature hydrated minerals is critical. Other more volatile molecular species, such as N2, O2, CO, CO2, NH3, CH4, and SO2 form atmospheres and polar 'ices' or can cause the surface to be geologically active. Io, a moon of Jupiter, is an exception. Owing to its tidal interaction with Jupiter, Io is volcanically active and has lost its water and other light volatiles. Because of this, frozen SO2, a volcanic gas on earth, covers Io's surface (Burns and Matthews, 1986).
Since most small, outer solar system bodies, with the exception of Titan, have either no atmospheres or tenuous ones, their icy surfaces are exposed to the solar UV and to the local plasma causing desorption as well as physical and chemical alterations (Johnson, 1990; 1998). During the Voyager I tour of the outer solar system, W.L. Brown, L.J. Lanzerotti and colleagues at AT&T Bell Labs measured the ejection of molecules induced by energetic ion impact of ice. They discovered that the sputtering from low-temperature ices by fast, light ions is determined by the electronic excitations produced in the ice, rather than by knock-on collisions (Brown et al., 1978) and, hence, is an electronically-stimulated-desorption process. This exciting discovery opened a new field of study. Below the relevance of desorption to a few outer solar system bodies is described; for extended descriptions see Johnson (1990; 1996; 1998).
II Desorption from Solar System Bodies
The samples collected during the Apollo missions show the lunar surface is modified by the impacting solar-wind ions (~ 1 keV/u H+ and He++) and by energetic solar particles (Taylor, 1982). This aspect of planetary physics has recently been revived by the observation of Na and K 'atmospheres' around Mercury and the Moon (Potter and Morgan, 1985; 1988). Such atmospheres are produced by stimulated-desorption (the ions, electrons and UV photons) of these atoms from the rocky surfaces (Madey et al. 1998). The sodium atmosphere has been seen to extend to ~ 5 lunar radii from the moon's surface (Flynn and Mendillo, 1993), providing an impressive manifestation of desorption.
zolotov.faculty.asu.edu/publ/Postberg-E ... Nature.pdfSodium salts in E-ring ice grains from an ocean below
the surface of Enceladus
F. Postberg1,2, S. Kempf2,3, J. Schmidt4, N. Brilliantov5,6, A. Beinsen7, B. Abel7,8, U. Buck9 & R. Srama2
Saturn's moon Enceladus emits plumes of water vapour and ice particles from fractures near its south pole1–5, suggesting the possibility of a
subsurface ocean5–7. These plume particles are the dominant source of Saturn's E ring7,8. A previous in situ analysis9 of these particles
concluded that the minor organic or siliceous components, identified in many ice grains, could be evidence for interaction between Enceladus' rocky
core and liquid water9,10. It was not clear, however, whether the liquid is still present today or whether it has frozen. Here we report the identification
of a population of E-ring grains that are rich in sodium salts ( 0.5–2% by mass), which can arise only if the plumes originate from liquid water.
The abundance of various salt components in these particles, as well as the inferred basic pH, exhibit a compelling similarity to the predicted
composition of a subsurface Enceladus ocean in contact with its rock core11. The plume vapour is expected to be free of atomic sodium. Thus, the
absence of sodium from optical spectra12 is in good agreement with our results. In the E ring the upper limit for spectroscopy12 is insufficiently
sensitive to detect the concentrations we found.
http://www.chara.gsu.edu/~thenry/PLANET ... inters.pdfGrowls from the Tiger Stripes: the Latest on Enceladus
Jennifer G. Winters
4. Tiger Stripes
As stated above, the 'tiger stripes' were the first indication of interesting activity in
the south pole. These are four roughly parallel fractures, each about 130 km long and 300
m deep, flanked by ridges 100 m high. As the radius of Endeladus is only 250 km,
the fact that these features are so sizeable is remarkable. It is thought that these features
were formed by the upwelling of low density material (diapirism) as a result of tidal heating
(Nimmo & Pappalardo 2006). Figure 1 (from Porco et al. 2006) shows these fractures at
increasing magnifications in composites from Cassini's NAC (Narrow Angle Camera). The
false blue-green color of B and C indicates the relatively coarse-grained ice particles that lie
within and just along the tiger stripes.
The temperature in the area of the tiger stripes is much higher than that of the surrounding
areas (114-157 K vs. 74-81 K) (Porco et al. 2006), due to a still unknown
geothermal source (see H 4.1 for further discussion), but it has been determined that the
high temperatures originate in or under the tiger stripes.
4.1. Geothermal Activity
Many have puzzled over the source of the abnormally high thermal activity occurring
at the tiger stripes. 4-8 GW of energy is being released from this area, known as the south
polar thermal anomaly. Radiogenic sources (those that release heat from radioactive decay
in an assumed differentiated chondritic rocky core) can only contribute 0.32 GW of this heat.
Other suggestions include shear heating from tidal forces (Nimmo & Pappalardo et al. 2007;
Hurford et al. 2007) and influences from the near-resonance with Dione (another of Saturn's
moons) (Squyres et al. 1983). While these appear to be the most widely accepted causes
for the high energy being observed, Tobie et al. (2008) have proposed that friction due to
low viscosity in the boundary between the overlying ice layer and a possible subsurface sea
could generate enough energy to explain this thermal activity.
Abramov & Spencer (2009) observe that over the 16 month period between Cassini
flybys, the thermal emission varied by less than 15%, so it seems to be staying fairly constant
at this time. But Tobie et al.(2008) note that if there is liquid at depth, it is impossible to
sustain it over long timescales if the heat output is this great. Based on this, they propose
that the thermal emission rate at this time is abnormally high. And as if it is not difficult
enough to explain the extra heat, they have pointed out that this 4-8 GW of observed
energy does not include radiation that is outside the wavelength detection limits of the
CIRS (Composite Infrared Spectrometer) (7-1000 μm) or any heat flow from regions other
than the south polar area, so the total energy is probably even more than that observed.
This issue will remain a mystery until more conclusive data is received.
The location of this south pole anomaly (SPT) is also perplexing. Why are there tiger
stripes only at the south pole and not at both poles? Tobie et al. (2008) and Collins &
Goodman (2007) suggest that a negative gravity anomaly created by a subsurface sea, which
is created by the thermal output, will tend to reorient the satellite's rotation axis so that the
hotspot is always at the south pole. This idea is a modification of one proposed by Nimmo
& Pappalardo (2006).
Figure 2 (from Tobie et al. 2008) shows a schematic of their model of the geothermal
processes occurring at the south pole, including a silicate core, a layer of liquid water, a
layer of warm ice, and then the overlying cold ice surface. Also illustrated are the vents and
plumes and the 'negative gravity anomaly' due to the accumulation of melt.


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In a Shel Silverstein kids' song the unicorns ignored the warnings of rain and missed the boat as Noah's Ark sailed away.
Today, despite a couple of years of warnings from experts, employers are wasting time searching for their own unicorns: all-knowing data scientists who can run big data initiatives.
These unicorns might lack the traditional forehead appendage but they are expected to bring to the table great technical chops, including not only Hadoop development and architectural expertise, but analytical skills, problem solving ability, business/industry experience, leadership talent, and great communication skills. (It probably doesn't hurt if they also can cook and sing.)
[Data scientist jobs are changing. Read Data Scientist Role: How Will It Evolve?]
"This happens whenever there is a new tech paradigm, employers always want that unicorn type of person. At that time people are still exploring and they eventually realize they need more than one person to fill those roles," said Nixon Patel, vice president with staffing company Collabera, in a recent phone interview. "However, after a couple of years they might be able to create that unicorn themselves, with one person learning much from all of the team members."
In the Hadoop sector, IT pros might not need deep experience in a half dozen highly diverse skill areas but the job postings floating around on the web make it clear that from staff-level developer to director-level data scientist, employers want Hadoop pros with a range of experiences. Not all of those skills will be readily thought of as big data related, but job candidates might be smart to include a decent mix at the top of their resumes.
Take some of the postings on the job site Dice.com, for example. A listing for a systems administrator, a classic IT title, carries the additional heading of "Hadoop administrator." It calls for five years of Hadoop management work, strong Linux and systems management experience, knowledge of multiple big data oriented tools, and storage experience.
Another listing for a "Hadoop application developer technician" -- carrying a salary in the $120,000 range -- calls for analytical and problem solving skills, two years of experience with Hadoop and other big data tools, work with Linux and other open source software systems, ETL experience, and sound knowledge of databases.
A listing for a "Hadoop senior architect" calls for at least five years of customer-facing experience as a consultant, two years of experience deploying large-scale Hadoop environments, data transformation experience with Apache PIG, and knowledge of MapReduce, all of which fall into the Hadoop realm. Yet, the job also requires more traditional IT experience with Linux or Unix, multiple enterprise security solutions, understanding of networking, and a "solid" background in database administration and design.
Often, job seekers have to look beyond job titles to find entry to the roles they want. Searches for "Hadoop" on Dice.com and Robert Half Technology's website revealed that about one third of the results returned didn't mention Hadoop in the job title. Hadoop fell under titles such as Backend Software Engineer, Vice President of Data Science, Linux Engineer, BI Consultant, Data Warehousing ETL Engineer, and Application Architect.
In a recent interview, Dice president Shravan Goli advised job seekers in the Hadoop space to highlight their skills beyond just Hadoop, such as experience with Java and NoSQL. "If you are looking to get a higher paying job in the tech field and have any of these big data skills, you can train yourself to be a Hadoop developer and become more valuable," he said. He noted that because of the scarcity of Hadoop qualified candidates, companies are becoming more creative and flexible in who they hire.
The Hadoop concept itself calls for systems management and clustering skills, an understanding of data management, and problem-solving capabilities, along with other traditional IT skills. When a job candidate layers on the Hadoop-specific skillset, it might not add up to a unicorn, but at least a horse of a different color.
Most IT teams have their conventional databases covered in terms of security and business continuity. But as we enter the era of big data, Hadoop, and NoSQL, protection schemes need to evolve. In fact, big data could drive the next big security strategy shift. Get the 6 Tools To Protect Big Data report today (registration required).Jim Connolly is a versatile and experienced technology journalist who has reported on IT trends for more than two decades. As editorial director of InformationWeek and Network Computing, he oversees the day-to-day planning and editing on the site. Most recently he was editor ... View Full Bio


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From Canadiens Communications –
MONTREAL – Members of the media covering the Montreal Canadiens voted defenseman Josh Gorges as the 2011-12 recipient of the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy. The trophy is awarded annually to the member of the Canadiens who played a dominant role during the regular season, without earning any particular honor. Gorges, who won the award in 2009-10, succeeds Roman Hamrlik who was the recipient in 2010-11.
Gorges received the most first-place votes in the race for the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy, earning 140 points in the overall standings, ahead of forward David Desharnais (102 points) and defenseman Alexei Emelin (44 points).
A native of Kelowna, British Columbia, Gorges leads the Canadiens at even strength with a total of 1,447:44 minutes of play, averaging 18:19 minutes of ice time per game. He is first on the team and second in the NHL on the penalty kill with 303:56 minutes of play, an average of 3:50 minutes per game (third in the NHL). Gorges ranks second with the Canadiens in overall ice time, with 1785:49 minutes of play, averaging 22:36 minutes of ice time per game.
Gorges leads the Canadiens with a +11 plus-minus differential and ranks third on the team with 125 hits. He leads all NHL players with 243 blocked shots. Gorges is one of two Canadiens' players to appear in all the team's games this season, after missing Montreal's last 46 games in 2010-11 with a knee injury.
The 6'1'', 201 lbs defenseman played his 300th career game with the Canadiens on December 15 against Philadelphia. Gorges took part in his 400th NHL career game on December 22 at Winnipeg.
Created in 1981 to honor the memory of the legendary sportswriter who spent most of his professional career covering the Canadiens, the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy was first awarded to Doug Jarvis following the 1981-82 season.
Josh Gorges will be presented with the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy during a ceremony prior to Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre.
2011-12 Jacques-Beauchamp-Molson Trophy Ranking
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Carmel misses life in the city and misses her friends there. Her cat is her constant companion. Carmel keeps herself busy with the family chores and amuses herself by making up her own games. Soon school will start and she will make new friends.
Life becomes exciting when one morning Carmel meets and befriends Zekazam a friendly alien from Zeka planet. She also meets Basem and Zekazoom a friend of Zekazam.
Carmel and Basem help the two aliens achieve the goal of their trip.
- Discussion Many children have to move from familiar surroundings to a new location. Discuss how these children may feel and how they can overcome their loneliness and make new friends. Discuss why friends are important.
- How different are Zekazam ,and Zekazoom from Carmel and Basem? Did their differences stop them from being friends? Do all your friends like the same things you do. How was Zeekazam different from the other Zeeka? How are your friends different from you?
- Discuss how children can help other children who are new to the neighborhood or school.
- Sharing information about oneself with others helps you get to know other people better. Discuss how Zeekazam and Carmel became friends?
- Discuss creatures from outer space or aliens. Are they real? How have they been imagined in popular culture and movies? Do you imagine them to be good or evil?
- Carmel moved to the countryside from the city. Discuss how life in the city may differ from Life in the country.
- Zekazam and Zekazoom needed the wheat kernels and sunflower seeds for experiments on energy for their planet. What are the benefits of wheat and sunflower seeds for us humans?
- Carmel had a secret hiding place on top of the fig tree. Do you have a secret hiding place in your house where you feel safe?
- Discuss different ways of transportation. How do people travel in space?
- Imagine how alien spaceships may look like.