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I had the pleasure of working with my good friends at d'lish on this stunning new campaign for the launch of the new meal assembly studio in downtown Edmonton. This was definitely one of my favorite campaigns to work on primarily because the creative team was constantly filling up on d'lishous samples prepared by the lovely d'lish staff. For more work samples please visit the Works section.


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After staff presentation, public testimony, and discussion at the January 9 public hearing, City Council approved the adoption of the Central Waterfront Redevelopment Plan as a Subarea Plan of the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan, and adopted zoning regulations for the Central Waterfront Planning Area. The Subarea Plan includes a vision for the redevelopment of the former Kimberly-Clark mill site and other properties in the vicinity. The amendments to the zoning regulations prohibit certain uses, and include development and design standards.
If you were unable to attend the public hearing, the City Council meeting can be viewed on-line at http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1687. If you would like further information regarding the Redevelopment Plan or zoning for the Central Waterfront Planning area, please contact the Planning Department at 425-257-8731.


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This wedding is seriously straight out of the pages of a vintage chic fairy tale romance. I'm seriously dying over how sweet it is that the bride had her bouquet made to look just like the one her grand-grandmother carried down the aisle, based on an old photograph. And no fairytale would be complete without gorgeous images and we've got Evynn LeValley Photography to thank for these beauties! Click here for even more.
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From the bride… When Alex and I began planning our wedding, we wanted to have a party that would be worth the travel time. Alex is from Surrey, UK, and I am from Carmel Valley, CA, so we had people flying in from all over the place. We wanted a quick but personalized civil ceremony, lots of food, lots of beer and wine, and great music. We chose the venue, Los Laureles Lodge, a historic stagecoach stop and "rusticating" spot for two reasons: the ceremony site (under an enormous oak tree with church pews), and the on-site bar. Very. Important.
Alex and I wrote the ceremony with excerpts from Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Philip Larkin, and Catullus. My dad and I walked down the aisle to The Who's "Baba O'Riley" covered by the Yale cello group Low Strung. For the flowers, we wanted a "just picked" feel with lisianthus, sweet pea, maiden hair fern, and garden roses. The bouquets were based on a photo of my great-grandmother's wedding bouquet. Alex and I collected all the assorted vessels and bottles for the centerpieces over a period of about 18 months. At the tables, we had a different picture frame with a cut-out number pasted onto scrapbook paper in vintage prints. Alex created all of the table numbers, which took hours using an X-ACTO knife and cutting board! For the reception, we let the natural landscape and surrounding views do all the decorating for us. My mom, aunt, mother-in-law, and I created all the name tags for the seating and all the escort cards. We pilfered my grandmother's garage for old picture frames, which served as the escort card displays. The bridesmaids wore B2 by Jasmine Bridal in misty pink, which we had shortened to just above knee-length. My mom and I designed the necklaces and bracelets they wore and my mom made them herself.
We had a big party in the Los Laureles Saloon the night before the wedding. Mainly, it was another excuse to spend time with all the people who had traveled so far to join us. The people who attended the wedding really made the day feel exquisitely intimate. Alex's best man, Mark, and his wife Jen came with their five-month-old baby Noah, and were tremendous troopers, traveling from England to spend four days with us. My maid of honor, Hayley, traveled from Missoula, MT, and immediately jumped into the spirit of the occasion — we are proud that on our wedding license we have signatures from such disparate locations as Bristol, UK and Montana, USA. After meeting completely randomly in a pub in Inverness, Scotland, and after four years of international courtship, Alex and I are pleased that the wedding day confirmed our commitment to each other and to our families and friends.
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text: STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-UWSP) - Visiting UW-Superior took two both games of a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) doubleheader against the second-ranked UW-Stevens Point baseball team on Sunday at University Field. UW-Superior 8, No. 2 UW-Stevens Point 3 | Box Tom Fairbanks was 4-for-5 with two home runs, two runs and six RBI for UW-Superior (11-7, 4-4 WIAC). The senior added a fourth-inning grand slam to a two-run first-inning home run when play started on Saturday. Alex Quinones drove in the other two runs for the Yellowjackets, on a run-scoring single in the third and a solo home run to cap a five-run fourth for the visitors. UW-Superior scored six times off of Cam Seidl (Appleton, WI/Fox Valley Lutheran), who took over for JP Feyereisen (River Falls, WI/River Falls) and struck out nine over six innings of work. UW-Stevens Point (17-4, 5-4 WIAC) scored all three of its runs in the fourth. Brandon Kranz (Waukesha, WI/West) led off the inning with a single to left and scored on Jimmy Coady (La Crosse, WI/Aquinas)'s double two batters later. Carlson followed Coady's double with a two-run home run to left center, his second of the season. After the fourth, UW-Superior's Travis Elwood gave up just two hits and did not allow another run. Elwood struck out six in eight innings. UW-Superior 4, No. 2 UW-Stevens Point 3 | Box UW-Superior's Damian Wiblin shut down the Pointers after a three-run first inning as the Yellowjackets overcame the early 3-0 deficit by scoring three runs in the eighth. Bryton Guckenberg (Trego, MT/Lincoln County) knocked in all three UWSP runs with a double to deep center field in the first, scoring Riley Spetz (Sturgeon Bay, WI/Sevastopol), Carlson and Kranz. Wiblin went the distance for UW-Superior and retired 13 straight batters from the third inning into the seventh. Wiblin gave up six hits and two walks, while striking out six in his third win of the season. Luke Watson (Appleton, WI/Xavier) gave up just one run on two hits in seven innings for UW-Stevens Point but the Yellowjackets rallied against the Pointers' bullpen in the eighth. With the bases loaded and one out, Sam Holden laced a single to right center, scoring two to tie the score at 3-3. Quinones, the next batter, followed with the game-winning single to right. Riley Spetz (Sturgeon Bay, WI/Sevastopol) hit a one-out double in the bottom of the ninth but was left at second base. UW-Stevens Point and UW-Superior have two games remaining from this weekend and weather will dictate if the games are played on Monday, April 14. Updates will be posted on athletics.uwsp.edu.


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At Brokelyn, we work hard to bring you the best possible content related to your grumbling stomach and search for a good time. Of course, hard work can be fun if you do what you love, and since we all love drinking, our recent AmeriCan debate was the most fun any of us had doing journalism since Tim toured that slaughterhouse. The pictures, taken by our own Rachel DeLetto, accompanying the story don't tell the whole story, so here are a few more.
Just a couple bros, hanging out on a Brooklyn rooftop with a gorgeous sunset behind them. This is maybe the most zeitgeist-y photo I've ever been a part of.
Conal, gazing onto the horizon, the absolute personification of manifest destiny. They had AmeriCans in the 1840s, right?
I, on the other hand, had a little bit of trouble with the AmeriChair and ended up spilling beer all over myself. As you can see, it was very troubling to me.
"Some purists will tell you the American flag doesn't contain the word Budweiser.' But you know, if they run this up the flagpole, I'll salute." -Conal Darcy.
"Look angry at each other," was the direction we got for this picture. The best I could conjure up was being annoyed that I actually had to hold the can in such a way that prevented me from drinking from it. I think Conal was just upset because he knew he was going to get slaughtered in the debate.


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"All The President's Men Revisited" at the Newseum
The premiere screening of actor and director Robert Redford's new documentary "All The President's Men Revisited" was held Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Newseum.
The documentary is a look back at the 1976 film starring Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as they investigated the Watergate scandal.
Redford, Woodward, Bernstein and former Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee attended the screening, which airs on the Discovery Channel Sunday, April 21, 2013, at 8 p.m. EDT.
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Important information about recent trends in HIV infection.
Free HIV testing now available at Health Services.
(October 29, 2010)
We want to make the Brown Community aware of important information about new HIV and STI infection trends among young gay and bisexual men. In response to this concerning trend, Brown University AIDS Program (BRUNAP) and Health Services are partnering to launch a number of awareness and prevention initiatives, beginning with a presentation and question and answer session with BRUNAP and Health Services physicians on Monday, November 1st at 7pm in Petteruti Lounge. This letter also contains important information about free HIV testing available on campus and about post-exposure prophylaxis.
Students may be already be aware that, in the US and in Rhode Island, gay and bisexual men make up the majority of new HIV infections and new syphilis infections in recent years. Additional data from the CDC shows a steady increase in HIV infection among young gay and bisexual men (18-24 year olds) over the last five years.
In the last year alone in Rhode Island, there has been a 20% increase in HIV infections among men who have sex with men. Recently, a number of college students in Rhode Island have tested positive for HIV. Some of these students were diagnosed with acute HIV, meaning that they were infected very recently.
In acute HIV infections, some people may present with swollen lymph nodes, a sore throat and/or a rash or a headache. Others may become HIV infected without any symptoms. Because a newly infected person's body may not have had enough time to develop antibodies, the diagnosis of acute HIV infection is made by direct testing for the HIV virus. Identifying acute HIV is particularly important because people with acute HIV are highly infectious and can spread the virus easily through unprotected sex or sharing needles.
FREE HIV TESTING: Regular HIV antibody testing is a key component of HIV prevention. We hope that awareness of this issue will encourage students to seek testing. Health Services has begun the process of implementing free HIV testing. Free, confidential HIV testing will be offered by appointment on Friday afternoons in Health Services beginning November 5th and running for the remainder of the semester. Brown students can call 401.863-3953 to request an appointment for the free HIV test clinics. In addition, a free HIV testing day will be offered on December 1st (World AIDS Day). Details for this event will be widely advertised.
Condoms of course are also vital to HIV prevention and offer very effective protection. Safer sex supplies are currently available across campus on RPLs doors, in the 1st and 3rd floor bathrooms of Health Services, in Health Education, in the LGBTQ Resource Center, and from the vending machine in J. Walter Wilson's 1st floor gender-neutral bathroom.
POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS: We also want students to know that Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is available at Health Services. PEP can be taken within 72 hours after a sexual exposure with a person known to be HIV-infected or after a high risk exposure, such as unprotected anal intercourse, with a person of unknown HIV status. PEP can sometimes be effective at preventing HIV infection.
Once individuals are identified with HIV, treatment services are widely accessible. Numerous programs are available that can see patients regardless of ability to pay or type of insurance. If individuals have evidence of a weakened immune system, then treatment with well tolerated medication is recommended. Treatment is currently very effective with a combination of medications which result in a reduction in HIV viral levels. Although there is no cure for HIV, the viral infection can be suppressed indefinitely if individuals continue to take their medications and remain in care. HIV has become a chronic, manageable infection, when diagnosed and treated. There is no cure or vaccine yet available, so the best way to avoid illness is to practice safer sex, seek out PEP treatment within 72 hours if a risky episode occurs and undergo regular HIV testing.
It is very important to us that students feel supported and cared for as we face this issue together. Students can get support around this issue from the LGBTQ Resource Center, Psychological Services, and Health Education.
Edward Wheeler, MD, Director of Health Services
Timothy Flanigan, MD, Director of Infectious Disease Alpert School of Medicine Brown University
Kenneth Mayer, MD, Director of BRUNAP (Brown University AIDS Program)
Kelley Garrett, Coordinator LGBTQ Resource Center


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Yahoo Inc. YHOO -0.12% Yahoo! Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq $40.27 -0.05 -0.12% Oct. 2, 2014 10:13 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.15M P/E Ratio 33.40 Market Cap $40.10 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $378,594 10/01/14 Starboard Sets Sights on Movie... 09/30/14 Morgan Stanley Names Two Tech ... 09/30/14 Editors of Yahoo's Digital Mag... More quote details and news » has agreed to pay $1.1 billion for Tumblr, a six-year-old company with more than 100 million users but very little revenue, a deal that highlights the shifting balance of power in the technology business.
Percolate Co-Founder Noah Brier explains how Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr will help it fill the need of gaining exposure in the world of social content. Photo: Getty Images.
WSJ's Spencer Ante explains how Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr impacts the competition in the social space. Photo: Tumblr.com
Veterans like Yahoo have shown they have staying power—and they have cash to spend. But companies like Yahoo's target, a blogging site, have something valuable as well: the rapt attention of fast-growing communities of users. That has pushed up the price tags as more established companies fear getting left behind as people's online habits evolve.
Yahoo and Tumblr announced the agreement on Monday. Tumblr will be independently operated as a separate business, "per the agreement and our promise not to screw it up," the companies said. CEO and founder David Karp will stay on as chief executive.
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The transaction adds Yahoo to the list of established Internet companies, including Google Inc. GOOG +0.01% Google Inc. Cl C U.S.: Nasdaq $568.30 +0.03 +0.01% Oct. 2, 2014 10:13 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 145,651 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $388.21 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $1,321,030 09/19/14 Tesla Motors Releases New Soft... 09/11/14 Chipheads and Gearheads, Drag ... 09/10/14 Google's Hardware Shift Takes ... More quote details and news » and Facebook Inc., FB +0.51% Facebook Inc. Cl A U.S.: Nasdaq $76.94 +0.39 +0.51% Oct. 2, 2014 10:13 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5.30M P/E Ratio 81.89 Market Cap $199.03 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $1,580,090 10/02/14 Facebook Changes Real-Name Pol... 10/02/14 Overheard: Facebook Ahead of t... 10/01/14 Facebook More than Ads Up More quote details and news » that have spent $1 billion or more apiece to buy startup companies in hopes of gaining an edge in growth. Facebook, for instance, last year paid cash and stock initially valued at about $1 billion to buy revenue-free Instagram, a popular photo-sharing service.
Google famously paid $1.65 billion in stock seven years ago for YouTube, the online-video behemoth. In a smaller deal, in dollar terms, but one that reflects the appetite among old-line Internet companies for fresh blood, AOL bought Huffington Post for $315 million in 2011.
Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's deal for Tumblr gives Yahoo, one of the original big Internet companies, a fast-growing Web service that could fill one of its many holes—namely, the lack of a thriving social-networking and communications hub. Tumblr is popular with many younger adults, in contrast with Yahoo's older customer base. Tumblr is also growing more quickly on smartphones than Yahoo.
"You only do an acquisition of this size and scale if you find an exceptional company, which Tumblr is," Ms. Mayer said Monday.
Some Tumblr users will take time to migrate to Yahoo's core websites and might never join the fold of its parent, Ms. Mayer said. At the same time, the blogging service offers several advantages Yahoo executives said could benefit Yahoo, like a successful track record snagging users on mobile devices.
"Part of our strategy here is to let Tumblr be Tumblr," Ms. Mayer said.
Yahoo is paying a premium for the company. When Tumblr last raised money, in late 2011, the $85 million venture-capital investment it received valued the company at $800 million.
Yahoo already has plans to generate more revenue from some Tumblr features like its top-of-site "dashboard" by possibly including some extra ads. Ms. Mayer credited the company for its already rich base of big-brand advertisers, which include all of the major film studios.
The deal is a big win for Mr. Karp, who remains a large shareholder, and the site's early venture investors, which include Union Square Ventures, Spark Capital and Sequoia Capital.
Ms. Mayer praised Mr. Karp for his enthusiasm for entertaining and compelling ads on other media, like TV, that can be "every bit as good as the content" when pitching products like cars.
"Where are the ads that are like that, where are the ads that are aspirational?" she asked. "We want that kind of richness in the online atmosphere."
The acquisition is a big bet for Yahoo, given Tumblr's financial performance so far. But Yahoo needs the growth. Its annual revenue has been stuck for years around $5 billion, and the company's big presence on personal computers hasn't translated well to mobile devices, where it lacks the advantage of Apple Inc. AAPL -0.30% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq $98.88 -0.30 -0.30% Oct. 2, 2014 10:13 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5.85M P/E Ratio 15.95 Market Cap $593.88 Billion Dividend Yield 1.89% Rev. per Employee $2,214,380 10/02/14 Stocks to Watch: Constellation... 10/02/14 Canada Stocks to Watch: Sears ... 10/02/14 Angry Birds Maker Rovio to Cut... More quote details and news » 's coveted hardware or Google's ubiquitous smartphone operating software, Android.
Yahoo Chief Financial Officer Ken Goldman said Yahoo expects its acquisition to add "relatively modest" revenue to its top line in the second half, when the deal is expected to close, with its contribution ramping up next year.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's deal for Tumblr would give her company a social-networking and communications hub. NBC / Associated Press
Meanwhile, Facebook and Google have demonstrated that a vast audience for free content can bring in significant advertising revenue.
New York-based Tumblr, founded in 2007, has 175 employees, more than 108 million blogs and, according to comScore Inc., SCOR +0.42% comScore Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq $35.88 +0.15 +0.42% Oct. 2, 2014 10:12 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 13,613 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $1.22 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $258,486 08/25/14 CMO Today More quote details and news » had nearly 117 million unique users world-wide in March. That is up from around 58 million a year ago. The site is among a number of fast-growing startups, including online scrapbook Pinterest and news aggregation site Reddit.
Tumblr built that following by making it easy for people to create blogs and post writings, photos and videos. Tumblr users can follow other people's updates the way Facebook users follow friends—and easily share their work. With these features, Tumblr lowered the bar for online publishing and effectively merged blogging with social media.
In a pattern typical of young Internet companies, Mr. Karp, the CEO, has focused on increasing his site's user base while placing a lower priority on making money. The company didn't begin placing ads on its service until last year. In recent news reports, Mr. Karp, who once told the Los Angeles Times he was "pretty opposed to advertising," said Tumblr generated $13 million in revenue last year.
Yahoo believes it could help Tumblr bring in more money by selling ads—boosting its own revenue in the process, people familiar with the matter said. Tumblr potentially offers personal data on millions of individual users, and an ability to help Web content go "viral" as friends share popular posts. Data is at the heart of Yahoo's ability to sell online advertising across its sites, based on what it knows about its people's interests.
Ms. Mayer, recruited to lead Yahoo last summer after a 13-year career at Google, became interested in Tumblr a couple of months ago, one of the people familiar with the matter said. Its sleek aesthetic fit with her vision for Yahoo, another person said. Last week, All Things Digital, which, like The Wall Street Journal, is owned by News Corp.'s NWSA -0.22% News Corp Cl A U.S.: Nasdaq $15.94 -0.04 -0.22% Oct. 2, 2014 10:12 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 225,222 P/E Ratio 39.00 Market Cap $9.22 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $389,727 09/30/14 Cable Operator Suddenlink to D... 09/30/14 News Corp to Buy Move Inc. for... 09/30/14 Murdoch Paid $29.2 Million at ... More quote details and news » Dow Jones & Co., reported that the two companies were in talks.
There are several risks for Yahoo. A popular venue for teens, Tumblr includes many Web pages of racially insensitive, pornographic and other sexually oriented content. Such pages wouldn't be attractive to advertisers. There is also the risk of diminishing Tumblr's appeal among some users with too-aggressive a push to bring in advertising revenue. Writing on his Tumblr blog Saturday, John Saroff, a former Google executive, estimated Tumblr could generate $108 million or more a year based on the rates advertisers generally are willing to pay for graphical ads online.
But he said Tumblr was "correct" to resist filling its site with advertising since doing so could upset its core audience. He added that Tumblr, as a blogging platform, would likely have to get permission from Tumblr blog writers like him before it could place ads on the blogs and share revenue. He compared the business model to that of Google's YouTube video site, where the company shares revenue with video creators.
"It requires product vision, engineering talent, business development work and account management skills that took Google/YouTube years to grow with many fits and starts," Mr. Saroff wrote.
Facebook, concerned about alienating users, has yet to place ads in Instagram. Google also moved carefully in placing ads on YouTube, but the video site has since become a significant revenue generator. Google doesn't break out YouTube's financial information, but Morgan Stanley MS +0.44% Morgan Stanley U.S.: NYSE $34.11 +0.15 +0.44% Oct. 2, 2014 10:13 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.15M P/E Ratio 15.72 Market Cap $66.68 Billion Dividend Yield 1.17% Rev. per Employee $778,059 10/02/14 Weighing Odds of a Catalan Exi... 10/02/14 Dubai's Emaar Malls Shares Up ... 10/01/14 Oil Prices Hit Fresh Lows on S... More quote details and news » recently estimated that YouTube is on track to generate more than $700 million in operating income on about $4 billion in sales.
Ms. Mayer has made a number of moves to expand Yahoo's presence on mobile devices, freshen up its sites and boost its revenue. Acquisitions, however, also have long been expected to be part of her strategy.
Yahoo has a mixed record on the deal front. It acquired photo sharing site Flickr eight years ago but allowed it to be outpaced by new rivals like Instagram. It also explored but never consummated deals over the years with companies like YouTube, ecommerce site eBay Inc., EBAY -0.79% eBay Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq $55.02 -0.44 -0.79% Oct. 2, 2014 10:13 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.05M P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $68.84 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $510,358 10/02/14 Shaky Liftoff for Rocket Inter... 10/01/14 EBay Faces Slower Growth, Incr... 10/01/14 Former eBay Executive Sentence... More quote details and news » online advertising company DoubleClick and Facebook.
Yahoo recently pulled out of a roughly $200 million deal to buy a controlling interest in the video website Dailymotion. Bloomberg News
While Ms. Mayer has continued to engage in early-stage deal talks with a wide range of video, social-networking and advertising-technology companies, according to people familiar with the talks, to date, she only has bought small companies for their engineering and product-management talent.
Yahoo recently pulled out of a roughly $200 million deal to buy a controlling interest in the video website Dailymotion, owned by France Telecom SA, because the French government said it would object to the deal, people familiar with the matter have said.
The valuations placed on social media sites like Tumblr make little sense under typical financial analysis. But big technology companies have become more willing to spend large amounts of money on such companies given the financial performance of social media companies such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, executives and investors said.
In the first quarter, Facebook saw $219 million in net income on almost $1.5 billion in sales, as mobile advertising soared to about 30% of its total ad revenue. Last year, Twitter generated $288 million in advertising revenue, according to research firm eMarketer Inc.
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07/23/2009, Düsseldorf / Germany
Anna Netrebko presents Brillance Intense Couleur
As market leader and fashion expert for colourations Schwarzkopf Brillance is setting new standards for colour. With Brillance Intense Couleur Schwarzkopf has developed three new shades of fascinating intensity – inspired by the glamorous world of Anna Netrebko the celebrated opera diva. Featuring 15% more colour pigments alongside the proven Diamond-Shine formula the new product line offers more colour intensity as well as longer lasting colour brilliance. The three new trend shades from Brillance Intense Couleur will be available in stores from August 2009.
Represented exclusively by the world famous soprano singer Anna Netrebko, Brillance Intense Couleur opens the door to a world of glamour and temptation. "My life is full of very intensive experiences and I want this intensity to be reflected by my hair colour," says Anna Netrebko the superstar of the opera stage who never fails to inspire her audiences with her crystal clear powerful voice. Every detail of her appearances needs to be carefully planned and for Anna that also includes a glamorous hair colour with a fascinating shine. "I instantly fell in love with the shade 'Black Red Composition'", Anna discloses. "The colour just suits me perfectly and gives me the extra assurance I need when appearing in front of thousands of people."
Schwarzkopf Brillance has been innovating the colouration industry since 2002. Co-operating with prestigious fashion designers such as Christian Lacroix or Lavinia Biagiotti the colouration line always reflects the latest international catwalk trends. In 2009 the new Brillance Intense Couleur shades are inspired by the glamorous lifestyle of opera diva Anna Netrebko. 'Gold Brown Symphony', 'Duet of Red Brown' and 'Black Red Composition' – these are the new trend shades that will gives the hair real star appeal and ensure a stylish and unforgettable appearance at any time. For the new shades the Schwarzkopf colour experts had set themselves the goal of achieving a colour intensity previously unseen in the market and they succeeded. With 15% more colour pigments the colouration cream now offers an even more intensive colour experience while the proven Diamond-Shine formula gives the hair a top-class shine – not only under stage lighting.
The new shades of the Brillance Intense Couleur line offer perfect coverage for grey hair. For medium blonde to medium brown hair best results are achieved with the shades 'Gold Brown Symphony' and 'Duet of Red Brown' while 'Black Red Composition' is the perfect colouration for dark blonde to dark brown hair.
Brillance Intense Couleur is available from August 2009 selling at around 6.99 Euro. 877 'Gold Brown Symphony'878 'Duet of Red Brown'879 'Black Red Composition'
Brillance Intense Couleur – colours of everlasting brilliance.
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A normally benign religious symbol could actually be a symbol for something much more sinister. U.S. Marshals say religious saints are being used to represent drug and street gangs.
These are the faces of biblical saints. They are often found in a Christian or Catholic home. But now, U.S. Marshals say these faces should be looked at twice if found in a suspect's home.
A cross. A rosary. Images of La Santa Maria or the Virgin Mary and other saints.
Familiar to us as biblical icons found within the Christian faith -- but U.S. Marshals say these holy saints are now showing their faces inside criminals' homes.
"A lot of the Mexican drug traffickers and gangs will use prayer for protection from law enforcement and anyone they consider their enemy," says Robert Almonte, U.S. Marshal's Office
Traffickers and gang members will pray to these saints for unholy things -- like law immunity. They will ask the normally do-good saints to ward off law enforcement so they can get away with bad things. This trend is all new to law enforcement.
"If a lot of these items pop up, like Santa Muerte in the bedroom, it's something [officers] may want to look at and see what's going on."
Usually, traffickers and gang members will adopt signs like this one: La Santa Muerte or the Saint of Death. The spirit of death often mirrors their ill intentions, but praying to the Virgin Mary is a new saint to worship.
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VMware VMwomen is our enterprise-wide initiative to increase the representation of women at every level in every function and region. It is grounded in research showing how greater diversity results in increased innovation that in turn leads to better business outcomes. The long-term goals of our program are to:
- Become an employer of choice for women
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- Help women grow into senior leadership roles
- Encourage men to become actively involved
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In addition to the strategic actions led by our business leaders, there are several enterprise programs that provide additional support, focus and resources – including collaboration with existing grassroots groups like WIReD and Women of Purpose.
WIReD (Women in R&D) functions as a grassroots community group within VMware, run by a network of employee volunteers. WIReD also has an advisory team made up of various leaders within the company. The WIReD program is housed in the Office of the CTO, offering sponsorship and support as a way to further thought leadership around diversity and gender diversity within the company and industry as a whole. Though a variety of programs, including a speaker series, external engagements and external conference sponsorship, the group focuses on:
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- Increasing the retention and advancement of women in R&D at VMware
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The Women Connecting Women (WCW) mentoring program is currently for female interns within the United States. The WCW program gives women working at VMware the chance to become a contact and resource for a female intern during the duration of their internships. The mentoring relationship is centered on professional as well as personal development.
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Promoting a dynamic, diverse and resilient workplace at VMware includes a focus on hiring military veterans. Through their training and shared life experiences, veterans often possess certain capabilities and a similar work ethic that lead to contributions that move VMware forward. The program's goals include:
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- Including best practices in all interviews – managers are knowledgeable about military hiring in VMware and promote positive messages that can propagate in the market
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Diwali, meaning "Row of Lights", is an Indian festival that is celebrated on the darkest day of the year. Diwali is heralded as the triumph of good over evil. This is a time filled with light and love, a time when Indians all over the world rejoice. VMware people began celebrating Diwali onsite at VMware headquarters in 2008 with an employee-led celebration during one of our weekly Friday Bashes. From Bollywood dancing, singing, a Rangolo competition and mouthwatering authentic Indian food, it's an exciting annual tradition that unites our diverse employee community.
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Roasted Pumpkin with Shallots and Sage
Sugar pumpkins (also known as pie pumpkins) have sweet, tender flesh that's especially good for cooking. Roast one with olive oil and herbs for an easy side dish.
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- 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 4 shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Cook's Note
Sugar pumpkins are members of the gourd family; find them at farmers' markets or supermarkets. Choose smooth, deep-orange pumpkins that are heavy for their size, without cracks or soft spots. Store in the pantry for up to one month. For peeling, cut off the top and bottom ends, then use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. For tougher skin, make a few more passes with the peeler.
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In 2004, a small group of community volunteers got together with the idea of helping the elderly of Dripping Springs, with a focus of keeping them living independently at home. The Friends Foundation came to life in March 2004. Several years later, with the help of our members, supporters, volunteers and the community, we now have many outstanding programs which take care of our valuable senior citizens. Our Daily Bread is The Friends Foundation's flagship program. We hope the website provides you with a wealth of resources and information to serve your needs. Should you be interested in our organization please feel free to contact us online.
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Evening welcome reception at Blodgett House
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Jazz brunch with class celebrations, alumni awards, and toast to retiring faculty
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MR CHOW - TriBeca
- Address:
121 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013Neighborhood:
TriBeCa - Downtown
- Cuisine:
ChinesePrice: $50 and over
MR CHOW - TriBeca
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.mrchow.com/
- Phone: 2129659500
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 11:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Executive Chef: Kwok Hor
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Private Room is available in the restaurant for up to 40 guests, depending on date and time. Buyout of the restaurant is also available.
Call the restaurant for details.
- Entertainment: The famous nightly Chinese handmade noodle show is presented in every location since the opening of London in 1968.
- Special Events: Call the restaurant for details.
A word from MR CHOW - TriBeca
Opened in 2006 by world famous restaurateur Michael Chow, most recently awarded the 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for its excellence, service, and cuisine this is the second post to the original in NYC on 57th Street. Mr Chow's latest & hippest location is surrounded by a Patio & the attractive bar opens at 5:00PM daily.Continued
NY Magazine wrote in 2006 "To eat at a Mr Chow restaurant is to participate in a roving party, one that has migrated through four decades, three continents, & an awful lot of soup dumplings."
TriBeCa's Executive Chef Kwok Hor, is a highly respected professional in the Chinese Cuisine Industry & has given many lectures at The Hong Kong Culinary Association.
MR CHOW's menu is a combination of old authentic Beijing, Original Recipes, Chicken Satay, MR CHOW Noodles & Ma Mignon all were created by our passionate & skillful chefs. Also, on the Menu is one of the best prepared Beijing Duck in the world.
NY Magazine wrote in 2006 "To eat at a Mr Chow restaurant is to participate in a roving party, one that has migrated through four decades, three continents, & an awful lot of soup dumplings."
TriBeCa's Executive Chef Kwok Hor, is a highly respected professional in the Chinese Cuisine Industry & has given many lectures at The Hong Kong Culinary Association.
MR CHOW's menu is a combination of old authentic Beijing, Original Recipes, Chicken Satay, MR CHOW Noodles & Ma Mignon all were created by our passionate & skillful chefs. Also, on the Menu is one of the best prepared Beijing Duck in the world.
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MR CHOW - TriBeca reviews from OpenTable diners
151 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4Service4
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (79)good for groups (70)fit for foodies (62)hot spot (60)great for outdoor dining (57)neighborhood gem (51)romantic (51)vibrant bar scene (23)notable wine list (21)late-night find (20)kid-friendly (11)scenic view (8)great for lunch (8)great for brunch (1)Show More
- Great experience!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/30/2014Will recommend dining here to anyone. Had a wonderful time and the food was absolutely delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fit for RoyaltyOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/30/2014I had my first Mr. Chow experience here and was thoroughly pleased. I came to have dinner with a friend in celebration of her birthday. She wanted to be dressed to the nines and not feel guilty about it. This space allowed that without seeming overly pretentious. Each course served was perfectly savory. Not one criticism! Classy. I'll be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Lovely ExperienceALovesDiningDined on 9/21/2014I made a reservation at Mr. Chows for my friends birthday. My friend had dined at Mr. Chows before and she had loved it. It was my first time dining here. The staff were friendly, polite, and attentive. The food was delicious and we waited an appropriate amount of time between eating our appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Mr. Chows interior was decorated beautifully. I had a lovely experience.Special Features:
- Elegant ChineseelagDined on 9/20/2014When you want an upscale Chinese food experience skip Chinatown and head for Tribeca's Mr. Chow. The tasty treats in an upscale, white linen tablecloth environment will not disappoint. Add in a bottle of champagne and you'll have a memorable experience.Special Features:
- Love the mealneighborVIPDined on 9/20/2014THe wait staff all kows us, the food is wonderful, but the wine list recently jumped $20 or so.Special Features:
- superbOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/19/2014A great restaurant with good food and friendly service. Must have the Peking duck but let them do the whole menu.Special Features:
- food and serviceMankikeDined on 9/10/2014It was worth it for every dollar of the check. Food was spectacular and service exceptional, in the hands of a Ecuadorian guy named Roberto.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- RustyDined on 9/6/2014This is my 3rd time at this venue and think it will be my last. 1st time (~5 years ago) was during restaurant week and went with a group. The experience was pretty good. The 2nd time was with a group and I was mortified when we were placed in the basement at a table for ~8 people when there were 11 of us. The drinks are ridiculously overpriced (~$24 for a cocktail or ~$18 for a glass of house wine). My recent visit was not very good. The portions were way too small for the prices and I don't think I have ever had fried rice prepared quite the way it was prepared at Mr. Chow.. Essentially plain white rice with thinly sliced asparagus and no flavor at all. Dinner was for my birthday but was so dissapointed I opted for no cake/dessert.Special Features:
- Top Notch RestaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 9/5/2014My partner and I traveled frequently from Washington, DC to NYC JUST to have a nice dinner at Mr. Chow Tribeca. Not only the food is amazing, the service is the top notch for us. We enjoy dinning a lot not only in our backyard, DC, but all over. Nothing compare to Mr. Chow's service. Nothing. You can eat anywhere when you're hungry and you will be full soon, but the service, you will never find a top notch service as Mr. Chow. Paul Fournier
- AmazingOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/30/2014Let your server take you on the ride... Don't miss the live noodlesSpecial Features:
- Never disappoints ...dordDined on 8/30/2014best Chinese food in NYC .. friend staff who always remember you , beautiful decor, perfect for a one one dinner or a group celebration.. never fails ..Special Features:
- OverratedHateCatchVIPDined on 8/29/2014Very overrated. Mediocre food, very judgemental condescending staff, full of mosquitoes. I wouldn't return, not worth the prices
- Still awesome after all these yearsVisitorVIPDined on 8/27/2014We had a wonderful dinner. The waiter was helpful and understanding. The food was flawless. We love the car that comes around to offer champagne. Every dish worked great.Special Features:
- always goodFood4uDined on 8/17/2014I love mr. chow's food but I dont know why the food is a little different from uptown. Even though everything was pretty good I always find the dishes uptown a little tastier. I always order the classics and have been eating them for years. I just find downtown a little blander than other mr. chow restaurants.Special Features:
- Definitely NOT Beverly Hills!MickyBVIPDined on 8/16/2014What a huge disaplointment! I reserved this a while ago for my partner's 42nd birthday. When we got there we were greeted by the maitre'd very casually. "Hello guys" does not befit a restaraunt you are going to easily pay over $200.00 for 2 people. After asking us if it was "boys night out" he sat us in the strangest area of the dining room. They actually have a bussing table set up so the bus boys can scrape people's dirty plates into buckets, right infront of you. It is so unsightly and noisy. They moved us but it was pointless. The place was so loud and not what you want for a small chic birthday celebration. And the food coming out did not look appetizing. Not at all like Beverly Hills. We left and did not dine.
- Food was horribleStillhungryDined on 8/15/2014I never been to Mr.chow but decided to check it out on restaurant week! The service was great they were on top of everything! But the food ....... My goodness the food was just disgusting I would of never thought that! I wouldn't tell anyone to spend the money they charge for the food they serve‼ I took the food home and fed it to my girlfriends dog!Special Features:
- Completely OverratedNYCGalVIPDined on 8/15/2014Went for NYC Restaurant Week menu. Had Mr Chow noodles, ribs, velvet chicken, crispy beef, veggies, rice and sorbet/ice cream. Food was not cooked to order and arrived tepid. Beef was tough and everything else was bland. Waiter talked up these mojito champagne cocktails, which we tried. They were weak and tasteless at $20 each! Attentive service but save your money for a better restaurant with better food and drinks. I despise restaurants that deliver a substandard product during Restaurant Week! Outdoor dining was boring with no music. Mr Chow should just sit it out next year. I won't be back.Special Features:
- APickyNewYorkFoodieDined on 8/15/2014A time warp into circa 1980's old and overpriced Chinese food..... Food was good... No reason why an egg roll should be $16.00 bucks! But the food was good!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/15/2014Visited Mr Chows on a Friday night with 4 girlfriends. We had the Restaurant Week menu, which was fantastic - a good selection of dishes and PLENTY of food. The staff were a bit too attentive at times, and disinterested at other times, but generally it was a great meal.Special Features:
- Food was really good...OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/15/2014Loved the lettuce wrap and the velvet chicken the most! Very romantic too!Special Features:
- Can't Go WrongJerseyshorewithloveDined on 8/15/2014Mr. Chow's is always excellent. Service is top notch. No one rushes you out of the restaurant when done. Family style food makes it easy to share. Worth the money for the experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was horribleOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/15/2014I've been to Mr Chow before and loved it-food quality has really gone down-I felt like I was eating Chinese takeout - I will never go back
- AwesomeKirabooDined on 8/14/2014The food was awesome the decor was as well. Amazing great valueSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Third time and we are still CharmedKittyDined on 8/14/2014We had a great time, the food and the service was fantastic. We just wish the construction was over, because we really wanted to sit outside and enjoy the view. However, it did not take away from this great neighborhood gem, we will definitely return again soon.Special Features:
- Pretty good, but a lot of hypeFoodieVIPDined on 8/13/2014Extremely expensive for decent food. Service was great, but the food was just ok. We thought it was extremely over prices. $180+ per couple would get you a great dinner at budakan, beauty and Essex or some other trendy place with a lot better food.Special Features:
- Where's the beefCustServAMissDined on 8/13/2014The restaurant week menu was subpar. Most disappointing crispy beef, like the former commercial "where's the beef". Had 2 waiters but still waited and had to remind them about what was orderedSpecial Features:
- Restaurant WeekOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/12/2014My husband and I love this place, but their restaurant week menu and service was not great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MichiDined on 8/12/2014Food was fantastic and service was amazing. Restaurant and patrons were loud (Restaurant Week) so our party of 7 had difficulty communicating with one another. I hope that is not the normal noise level at Mr. Chow's. We will definitely dine here agan!Special Features:
- Restaurant Week DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/12/2014One of the best values for restaurant week! Customer service is superb. Drinks are pricey but well made and delish.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bums rush and... where's the beef??OpenTable Diner Since 2013VIPDined on 8/11/2014Crispy beef was just crispy... no beef. It would have taken a microscope to find any actual beef within the fried jullianed strips. It was a weekday-- the place was half empty, but we were still rushed through every single course. We were actively eating our appetizer when the busboys (2!) came up and took our plates out of our hands. We said we were still eating and they said "We are just bringing you new plates." When they came back with the new plates, they also brought the main course while we were still eating the appetizer. They again attempted to take away our appetizer dishes (~30% of food still there!) and we had to ask (for the fourth time) to keep the plates. Dessert--ice cream-- was brought melted. Greatly disappointed.
- very goodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/10/2014Not your regular Chinese restaurant. A sexy place with good service and hip patrons. The only let down are the prices and is not cheap.Special Features:
- GreatOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/10/2014A great restaurant with unique food and great service. Outside seating available. Try to seat outside if they have availability . Great people watching.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great servicescocobrownDined on 8/8/2014Staff were very attentive, the food was ready good especially tge crispy beef ........Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food Quality is WaningOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/8/2014I love this restaurant and have visited before. I have to say that this time the food was not that great at all. It was not worth the money.
- DecentAchilleVIPDined on 8/8/2014Water dumplings were delicious. Went for restaurant week and felt the entrees could use some help. Mr Chow was overall an average high-end Chinese restaurant.Special Features:
- Mr Chow Delivers excellent foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/8/2014The food was delicious and the service was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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The 2013 Audi Q5 is offered with two different engines. A 211-horsepower, 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a new supercharged 272-hp, 3.0L V6. Both are mated to an 8-speed Titronic automatic transmission, and both feature Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, which sends about 60 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels under most driving conditions; on slippery surfaces or for better stability, the system will reapportion torque as needed. The 2.0L also helps to power the new hybrid model, and is paired with an electric motor. Together, the system is capable of an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
With car-like underpinnings adapted in part from the Audi A4 sport sedan, the Q5 drives and handles much like that car, despite its relatively tall cabin. The Q5 is quite compact on the outside--it's about as easy to park as a compact sedan--yet there's a lot of passenger space within. Nice, supportive front seats afford a great view out, with a center console that has an adjustable armrest up top, while there's a surprising amount of legroom in back. The back seats in the Q5 slide fore and aft to balance the amount of cargo space and legroom, while the seatbacks recline; the seats also fold forward to allow a large cargo space or, when up, there's still a pass-through for long objects. The Q5's long wheelbase, in addition to helping maximize passenger space, also helps improve ride quality.
The Audi Q5 offers a long list of safety features that includes electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes and hill descent control, with a special off-road mode for the electronics that allows a little more slip. The stability control system in the Q5 will recognize when the roof rack is loaded and adjust accordingly. Front side thorax bags, along with head-curtain side bags for both rows are all standard. Rear side-thorax bags are available.
Leather upholstery is standard on the Q5, along with power front seats, telescopic steering, keyless entry with an alarm, 3-zone climate control, a trip computer and a hard cargo cover along with cargo nets. The sound system that's standard even on the base model is a 10-speaker, 180-watt system including Sirius Satellite Radio, an auxiliary input and an SD card slot, while Bluetooth and an iPod interface are optional. Premium Plus models add a power tailgate, heated front seats with driver memory, heated folding mirrors, xenon headlamps, LED running lamps and a panorama sunroof. Available only with the Premium Plus, as options, are a hard-drive-based navigation system that accepts voice prompts and includes a rearview camera and HD radio and an amazing 14-speaker, 505-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system.
The top Prestige trim is only offered with the V6 and the 2.0L hybrid. It brings a host of high-end luxury and tech features including heated washer nozzles, Audi side assist and a heated/cooled cup holder. An available Luxury Package brings expanded leather trim, while the S Line Package adds flashy 20-inch wheels, summer performance tires and a special steering wheel and shift paddles. The Audi Drive Select system, which adds three modes--Comfort, Automatic, Dynamic and Individual--that control the suspension, steering, engine/transmission response, is only offered on this top-of-the-line model.
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Do you want a united Europe?
Dear Europeans,
I want to take the opportunity to ask the question, all our politicians should have asked. Do you want Europe? I mean not as a union of many sovereign states! Instead I mean a united Europe. Many people are talking about it. The media sometimes use it to scare, sometimes to inpire people. Is the dream of Europe, that is dreamed by many politicians really the dream of the people? I personally think a Europe build by the people is the only way to restore our reputation and our future. In my opinion, we should start a national assembly right away and build something the world hasn't seen before. It maybe take us 10 years, but sooner or later we have to start if we don't want our future shattered by old politicians who are obsessed with their power. What do you think?
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Jun 20 2013: Yeah, in Germany the resistence is constantly growing mostly because the media use the constant CRISIS Status to get big catatrophic headlines . I think there are many highly determined and enthusiastic people but they are all concerned. And the burocracy in Germany you can call " one of a kind" today so nobody wants to make it more complicated. If think it's also irritating for every german to see that the sympathy abroad is consantly decreasing because of the crisis management driven mostly by our government. Another problem is that due to economic effects Germany does very well despite the crisis. So many people think we should just mind our own problems but I think that is studip because Germany isn't able to stay competetive alone. But thats a fact the penny press is ignoring.
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The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program and the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are among the largest in the nation. Families choose us because we have vast experience treating brain tumors in children and have every possible therapy available.
We also have immediate access to a brain tumor database, which allows us to conduct ongoing molecular analysis of the different brain tumor types to determine their causes. Our research constantly provides us with ways to best utilize the four treatment options for tumors: surveillance, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, to produce the best outcome for your child. Read about our outcomes in our stories of brain tumors in children.
A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells or the uncontrolled growth of normal cells in the brain. Primary brain tumors involve a growth that starts in the brain, rather than spreading to the brain from another part of the body. Tumors may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Tumors may destroy brain cells or damage cells by producing inflammation by pressing on other parts of the brain. This pressure causes cerebral edema (brain swelling) and increased intracranial pressure (the pressure within the skull). The cause of primary brain tumors is unknown, although some tumors such as retinoblastoma tend to be hereditary. Others tumors, such as craniopharyngioma, are present from birth.
Central nervous system tumors (tumors of the brain and spine) make up about 20 percent of all childhood cancers; they are the second most common form of childhood cancer after leukemia. Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor in children. Approximately 2,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a brain tumor each year.
The symptoms of a pediatric brain tumor vary according to the size, type and location of the tumor. Symptoms may occur when a tumor presses on a nerve or damages certain parts of the brain. They may also occur when the brain swells or there is fluid buildup in the skull. The most common symptoms include:
The most common childhood brain tumors are astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, ependymoma and brain stem glioma. Gliomas account for 75 percent of brain tumors in young children but less than 50 percent in adults. Tumors found in craniospinal cavities may arise from the brain and/or spinal cord, or from other tissues or structures near them. Childhood tumors that arise in other organs of the body rarely spread to the nervous system, with the exception of neuroblastomas.
The most common type of brain tumor at all ages is a glioma. Gliomas consist of glial cells, which form the supportive tissue of the brain. The two major types of glial tumors are astrocytomas and ependymomas.
Tumors containing a mix of glial cells (most commonly astrocytes) and neurons (ganglion cells) occur more often in children than in adults. They may arise anywhere in the nervous system but most typically appear in the cerebrum, an area of the brain involved in motor function and personality. Surgery to remove the tumors often is effective.
Up to 25 percent of nervous system tumors that occur in infants and children are tumors made up of poorly-differentiated neuroepithelia cells. When the nervous system develops, neuroepithelia cells are those that differentiate into glial (supportive tissue) and nerve cells.
The two main types of embryonal tumors are:
These tumors may also be found in ventricles. They may be both benign and malignant, and may spread throughout the nervous system. They are filled with blood vessels (vascular), making them difficult to remove because of their tendency to bleed.
The intracranial (inside the skull) and intraspinal (within the spine) cavities contain tissues and structures that may give rise to tumors, a number of which are more common in children than adults. These tumors include:
The brain and spinal cord are covered with membranes called dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater. Tumors called meningiomas may develop in these membranes, but are more common in adults than children.
After taking a complete medical history and doing a physical examination of your child, we may use the following diagnostic tests to determine if a brain tumor is present:
Surgery is usually the first step in treating brain tumors in children. Our goal within the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Program is to remove all or as much of the tumor as possible while maintaining neurological function. Pediatric brain tumor patients have a particular advantage when coming to CHOP because of the extensive experience of our neurosurgeons and the close collaboration between neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology and diagnostic radiology. Learn more about surgery for brain tumors in the video below.
Surgery is also performed for a biopsy — a sample of tissue taken to examine the types of cells found in the tumor. This helps establish a diagnosis and treatment plan. This is frequently done when the tumor is surrounded by sensitive structures that may be damaged by surgical removal.
Other therapies used to treat brain tumors include:
As with any cancer, prognosis and long-term survival vary greatly from child to child. Prompt medical attention and aggressive therapy are important for the best prognosis. Continuous follow-up care is essential for a child diagnosed with a brain tumor, because the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy as well as second malignancies can occur in survivors of brain tumors.
Rehabilitation for lost motor skills and muscle strength may be required. Children's Hospital speech therapists and physical and occupational therapists specialize in the unique needs of children undergoing this type of rehabilitation.
Some children treated for a pediatric brain tumor may develop complications years later. Our Cancer Survivorship Program provides information about the potential long-term effects of the specific treatment your child received, including ways of monitoring and treating these effects.
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Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Tony Sanchez got his first career hit on Sunday, and his hit produced another "first."
Sanchez, who was selected fourth overall by the Pirates in 2009, lined a Joe Blanton fastball to right field in the top of the second inning of his team's game against the LA Angels. Though the Pirates announcer said the ball bounced off the wall, it actually got stuck in the base of the scoreboard just above the wall at Angel Stadium. I've never seen anything like that happen before.
Sanchez was awarded a ground-rule double, and the ruling may have cost the Pirates a run. Neil Walker, who was on first, got placed on third, and the next batter flied out to end the inning.
Sanchez actually has a bit of a history here at LBS despite being a rookie. In 2011, his mouth got him into trouble over Twitter. Last year, he got into a bar fight and broke his jaw. And in April, we featured him here at LBS after he pulled this hilarious prank. Now that he's up in the bigs, let's hope he's matured.
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Officer Sam Clemens says 22 year old Jacob Ryan Lidell is accused of eluding officers by driving into the parking ramp at Avera McKennan Hospital.
Clemens says Lidell crashed his 2005 Cadillac into the third floor ramp and fled on foot with two passengers. He say a South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper spotted three people walking away from the parking ramp. Lidell was determined to be the owner and driver of the car.
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Google Wallet faces new competitors
A spate of companies such as Visa and Vodafone are jumping in, leaving Google Wallet behind.
The mobile wallet, or "m-commerce," is gaining traction, and competitors to Google's (GOOG) Google Wallet are lining up. Visa (V) and Vodafone (VOD) just became the latest to join the fray. The two companies announced a joint venture this week that will allow Vodafone users (initially only in Europe) to make purchases with their phones.
Isis, a joint venture of AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ), and T-Mobile (DTEGY.PK), announced a partnership with Chase (JPM), Barclaycard (BCS), and Capital One (COF) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Monday. Ericsson (ERIC) also announced an m-commerce partnership with Western Union (WU) at the convention.
All of these players adopting the mobile wallet at the same time leave little room left for Google to leverage up its first-mover advantage. Google Wallet is innovative and well-liked, but woefully limited. It's only available on Sprint (S) Android smartphones, and only for Citi (C) MasterCard (MA) customers. With such a small customer base using Google Wallet, only a smattering of retailers supported the technology. Now that all of these other carriers and payment processors are jumping on the bandwagon, you can bet that you will be seeing near-field communication readers like MasterCard's PayPass in most stores pretty soon.
With support from all of these payment processors, it's more likely that near-field communication, or NFC, will become more pervasive. Samsung, HTC, Huawei, and Research In Motion (RIMM) are all including NFC technology on their phones.
Mobile payment will obviate the need for loyalty cards and coupons. Another potential area where this technology can be very useful is in transport systems. Japanese commuters have been boarding trains by merely tapping their mobile phones on turnstile-mounted card readers for years. New York's Transit Authority has already dabbled with mobile Metrocards. When all subways and buses have the PayPass reader enabled, it could save riders the $52 million that they lose every year on unused and lost Metrocards and lower the cost of fare collection.
Isis and Visa mobile wallets are both expected to be available as early as this summer.
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[Editor's Note: In December, Spartan Jason Jaksetic is off to compete in one of the world's most elite races, the EpicMan Triple Ironman (http://www.active.com/triathlon/honolulu-hi/epicman-challenge-2011). In this blog he writes about how Spartan Race is the ideal platform to take yourself from couch potato to bad-ass athlete. Here is his story of going from utter newb to aspiring Triple Ironman.]
Spartan Race offers something to racers that no other obstacle race does: a systemic approach to go from your couch to the world's most extreme race.
Seven years ago, I started with a 5k St. Patty's Day Run. (Spartan Race wasn't around. If it was, I would have been there for sure.) This 5k run was all about the free beer for me. I didn't even have athletic socks or shoes – I went out and covered the course in ratty Converse and plaid socks.
Tomorrow, I'm leaving for Hawaii to compete in the prestigious EpicMan Triple Ironman (http://www.active.com/triathlon/honolulu-hi/epicman-challenge-2011). It's invitation only. 7.2 mile swim, 336 mile bike, and 78.6 mile run – without stopping
Between the 5k and Triple Ironman I did my first marathon and then first Ironman. Then I tacked on my first Ironman World Championship and Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifications.
Last month I took fifth overall in my first Double Ironman.
It's all about progression. You don't just go from beer runs to triple Ironman without some bumps in the road.
Like DNF'ing my first 150 mile run (Peak Races) and dropping out of the Death Race. Yes, I failed on the Death Race. (I can attest to The Death Race being more difficult than a double Ironman, and will let you know about how it compares to EpicMan in January.)
You need to visualize realistic goals and put it on the line to get there.
Spartan Raceis probably the best race series in the planet because it has built into its structure a step by step goals to becoming a legitimate badass.
Working with Spartan Race and going to events I'm amazed at the people achieving things they never thought possible. They get hooked by doing theirfirst Spartan Sprint. It's like a gateway drug. From there they can build fitness and confidence as they tackle a Super Spartan and then Spartan Beast. And, hell, maybe step up to the Death Race. It's all there for the taking. Spartan Race is just asking for people to step up.
As an elite athlete I have the following to say: there is nothing elite about me. I'm just like you. I'm the guy in Converse and plaid socks still. I just took endurance racing for a ride. I really wish I had Spartan Race to help me along the way – it would have helped!
I encourage everyone to push themselves by signing up for what might seem beyond their capabilities. You will get there. I invite you to join me in this. Hell, I invite you to come on out and race the EpicMan with me. If you think you are qualified to race there are still spots for eligible athletes. Just contact them. Sign up for a Spartan Sprint or sign up for the Death Race. Either way, push yourself and rise up in the structure of bad-ass that Spartan Race embraces.
Jason Jaksetic is a professional endurance athlete, fitness coach, and consultant for Spartan Race. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com. While in Hawaii he will be working with Hawaii Spartans to bring them a race. Speak up if you want a race! We are serious about bringing them to you. Home grown efforts have already brought a race to Indiana!
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