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Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a leading public health problem worldwide. Approximately 5-20% of TB patients also develop extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), which complicates diagnosis, has high mortality rate, and is difficult to treat. Our current knowledge regarding the mechanisms by which mycobacteria invade and spread into extrapulmonary tissues is incomplete. Research on EPTB using animal models is hampered by slow growth of M. tuberculosis on agar plates. Non-invasive in vivo optical imaging can complement classical anatomopathological studies, helping to unravel the intricacies of EPTB, especially the temporal aspects of invasion and initial pulmonary bacterial numbers. We have developed an in vivo imaging system, designated beta-lactamase reporter enzyme fluorescence (REF), for real-time imaging of M. tuberculosis pulmonary infection of live mice. It is based on near infrared (NIR) fluorogenic substrates for beta-lactamase, an enzyme naturally expressed by tubercle bacilli but not by their eukaryotic hosts. Substrates are composed of a NIR dye connected to a quencher through the beta-lactam ring. Once the beta-lactam ring is hydrolyzed by M. tuberculosis beta-lactamase, BlaC, the fluorescent dye is freed from the quencher, and produces fluorescence. We propose that REF can be used to study the temporal kinetics of EPTB and specific organ- involvement in live animals and to investigate bacterial genes and host factors involved. We will investigate dispositions and kinetics of two substrates for REF imaging in lungs and extrapulmonary organs in uninfected and infected mice;examine threshold of each substrate for detection of bacteria in mouse organs, especially extrapulmonary organs;evaluate the correlation between bacterial colony forming units (CFU) and fluorescent signal;and investigate the temporal sequence of EPTB development in various organs. To validate REF in investigating bacterial genes and host factors involved in EPTB, we will select one bacterial gene, hbhA, and one host gene, IFN-g, that have known involved in EPTB development. Mice infected with hbhA mutant strain, complement strain and wild parental strain will be imaged. The quantified fluorescent level and CFU will be compared among groups. For IFN-g, we will image infected IFN-g knock-out mice and wild parental mice, and compare the fluorescent levels. Both experiments will have CFU collected to validate imaging results. The success of this proposed study could facilitate tuberculosis research progress by allowing investigators to directly monitor M. tuberculosis extrapulmonary infection and quantify bacterial viability in live animals. This study will obtain the first temporal understanding of the process ad an organ-specific sequence of events in a live animal model. This system will allow elegant strategies for investigation of bacterial genes and host factors that play important roles in EPTB development. Identifying bacterial and host factors affecting EPTB would help in the development of improved diagnostic tools, anti-tuberculosis therapies and vaccines.
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis complicates diagnosis, is hard to treat, and has high rate of mortality. We propose application of a non-invasive optical imaging method to investigating extrapulmonary tuberculosis pathogenesis in live animals. Success of this study will greatly facilitate tuberculosis research and help in development of diagnostic tools, anti-tuberculosis therapies and vaccines.


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Senegalese superstar in solar power initiative to 'Light Africa'
(GIN)—Senegalese-American hip hop artist Akon and a group of solar business partners have announced a plan to address Africa's grave shortfall in electric power.
Speaking at a press conference in Sierra Leone, Akon said: 'Music is an inspiration and as an African I am combining that inspiration with energy to reach out and touch the lives of rural people in Africa." He said he had visited many rural communities in Africa and saw the urgent need to light up their homes and communities while the cost of solar energy is going down.
Nearly 590 million people across sub-Saharan Africa lack access to power and more than 85 percent of those living in rural areas lack access.
Akon estimated his Lighting Africa Project will cost rural people just around one dollar per week compare to the cost of kerosene or candles. Funding for the project, he said, would come from China.
Solar energy has been making major inroads into African homes over the last decade. Among the more successful is the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) plan. For example, a solar charger from Angaza Design of San Francisco "talks" with the customer's mobile phone to authenticate a transaction. M-KOPA, a spin-off of the successful M-Pesa mobile payment network is another plan. Payment plans start at less than 50 cents a day.
Azuri Technologies, another start-up, has partnered with Akon. Their goal is to bring electricity to one million households by the end of 2014.
Azuri counts over 21,000 customers in 10 countries. M-KOPA has 30,000 customers and is looking to attract a large portion of the 15 million active M-PESA users spread throughout the continent. Angaza is on track to reach 10,000 customers in the next nine to 12 months.
Developments can be followed on Twitter at hashtag #AkonLightingAfrica. A website will go live shortly.
A Senegalese news video (in French) includes footage of children using solar energy to study after dark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X6BGdCfrCA.
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WATERVILLE, Maine - The Bowdoin College men's basketball team recorded its highest point total since February of 2011 in a dominating 106-42 win over Thomas on Tuesday evening.
The 19th-ranked Polar Bears improve to 16-1 on the season as five players reached double-digits in the win. Thomas falls to 6-11 with the loss.
Andrew Madlinger connected on five three-pointers to lead Bowdoin with 17 points. Matt Mathias added 16 with five assist while Lucas Hausman also recorded 16 in the win. Neil Fuller (11) and Keegan Pieri (10) also reached double figures for the Polar Bears. Mike Akanji led Thomas with eight points in the defeat.
The teams traded buckets in the early going until a 20-6 Bowdoin run, sparked by a trio of three-pointers from Madlinger, Grant White and Mathias, gave the visitors a commanding 27-13 lead midway through the half. The Polar Bears connected on a scalding 58% of their shots in the first half, including 62% (10-16) from long range to take a 56-23 lead at halftime.
Bowdoin's defense was outstanding, holding Thomas to just 25% shooting for the game and forcing 13 turnovers. The Polar Bears held a 55-23 edge in rebounding in the victory. Bowdoin's bench alone outscored the entire Thomas team by a margin of 51-42.
The Polar Bears will host a huge weekend of NESCAC action this Friday against Trinity (8:00 p.m.) and Saturday against Amherst (4:00 p.m.)
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The operations room of the police was notified on Friday evening after a dead body was found at a building. Police patrols rushed to the site and managed to identify the person as O.S, a labourer who worked for a construction company.
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O.C. restaurant is ready for Pujols' first homer
May 2nd, 2012, 7:03 pm by LANDON HALL, OCREGISTER.COMAlbert Pujols hasn't hit a home run for the last 30 games dating to 2011 (unless you count that little ol' World Series game in which he he three), and his homerless streak is at 24 as an Angel.
Will this be the night?
One bar/restaurant in O.C. is ready for it -- and willing to lavish its patrons with free goods if Pujols hits the long-awaited (and long overdue) dinger while they're in the house.
Cafe Tu Tu Tango in Orange will give a $25 gift certificate to everyone in the place who witnesses Pujols' blast (assuming there is one). Owner Jim Hall (no relation to me, as far as I know) says the promotion is being held to "induce some good mojo for Albert.
The establishment also will donate $250 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the name of the business' general manager, Kevin Hall, who's running for the Society's man of the year.
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When you click a link to download a file, the Internet Media type, also called the MIME type or Content type, determines what action Firefox will take. You may already have a plugin installed that will automatically handle the download. Other times, you may see a dialog asking whether you want to save the file or open it with a specific application. When you tell Firefox to open or save the file and also check the option to "Do this automatically for files like this from now on" (see below), an entry appears for that type of file in the Firefox Applications panel.
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Nasdaq OMX picks Slough datacentre to host NLX platform
US stock exchange Nasdaq has picked Equinix's Slough datacentre campus to host its London-based trading platform NLX
US stock exchange Nasdaq has picked Equinix's Slough datacentre campus to host its London-based trading platform Nasdaq OMX NLX.
NLX will use the datacentre resources to offer short-term and long-term interest rate euro- and sterling-based listed derivative products, after it receives Financial Services Authority (FSA) approval.
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The carrier-neutral Slough datacentre will help the Nasdaq OMX NLX platform connect with more than 170 interconnected financial services customers. These include a significant proportion of prospective trading participants, according to Equinix. The Slough campus features two datacentres, LD4 and LD5.
In September last year, Equinix added 4,000m2 of datacentre space with an additional capacity for 1,400 cabinets at its LD5 site. At that time, it also added 130 dedicated business continuity trading desks to offer financial services companies emergency-trading capabilities.
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All-Time Starting XI: Barcelona
FC Barcelona recently celebrated their 113th birthday and in that time, an number of the legendary players have passed through the doors of the Camp Nou, and the Catalan club has enjoyed constant success since it was first formed in 1899. Barcelona has won an outstanding 82 major trophies in their time as a club, and look to continue their winning ways for many years to come.
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With all of the success, I found it necessary to take a look back at the greats of Barcelona. Here is assembled an iconic starting XI from the inception of the club until the current date. With a lineup such as this, it is no wonder Barcelona is considered one of the greatest clubs in the history of football.
GoalKeeper: Andoni Zubizarreta
The Basque-born keeper is arguably the greatest keeper to have ever put on the jersey for both Barcelona and Spain. "Zubi" as some have affectionately called him, played a tremendous 8 seasons for Barcelona. The keeper extraordinaire was on the first Barcelona team to ever win the European Cup in 1992. Among his talented resume, Zubi is now the director of football for FC Barcelona.
Right Back: Albert Ferrer
Though the argument can certainly be made for current right back Dani Alves, Ferrer seems a more fitting performer. Johan Cruyff coached in an era known as the dream team for Barcelona. In those years, Barcelona won an amazing four straight La Liga titles and Albert Ferrer was a staple for that team. He was also a member of Barcelona when keeper, Zubizarreta, played and thus was a part of Eurpean championship team. Ferrer brought new skill to his position and was always considered "The right back" in the history books for La Blaugrana.
Left Back: Sergi Barjuan
Barjuan was yet another member of the fabled dream team of Johan Cruyff. He regularly lined up opposite of Ferrer as the two created a formidable defense on the wings for Barcelona. Obviously, Barjuan won major trophies with the club as well and was often revered for his strength and intelligence in defense. The dynamic duo of Ferrer and Barjuan will forever be remembered as one of the world's best ever pairings.
Center Back: Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman can be easily described as the greatest defender in Barcelona history. Yet another member of Johan Cruyff's team, Koeman innovated his position. He took the defender position and made it a weapon. Many times could you see Koeman taking shots and free kicks for Barcelona, sometimes not even appearing to be a defender. He scored over 67 goals for Barcelona, including the winning free kick to seal the European trophy in 1992. Koeman was lovingly given the nickname Tintin at Barcelona for his tenacity on the pitch.
Center Back: Carles Puyol
Many may argue that Carles Puyol is the most prolific player to ever wear a Barcelona jersey. The staunch defender is a La Masia graduate and captained the Barcelona team that first won the Spanish treble and six trophies in one year. Puyol's defense has always been remarkable. His leadership and composure has led the current squad. The captain has routinely given his body for the club and will always be one of the most memorable players in the history of La Blaugrana.
Midfielder: Xavi
If Puyol is the heart of the current Barcelona squad, Xavi is the engine. The La Masia graduate has also been a member of the recent successes of Barcelona and has been dubbed "El Maestro". He has recently been thought of as one of the greatest midfielders to ever play the game of football. His vision and passing are second to none, as each and every game is run through his eyes and brain. A full Barcelona squad would not be complete without the current second captain of Barcelona.
Midfielder: Pep Guardiola
Many will remember Pep Guardiola as the beloved Barcelona coach who won an outstanding 14 trophies in just four years at the club. However, the Barcelona legend got his start by playing for the Catalan giants. He received his education at La Masia and was coached by the great Johan Cruyff. Even Xavi has stated that Pep was his idol growing up. Pep was very similar to Xavi, yet he was more gifted in attacking himself. Guardiola will also go down as an iconic midfield general for Barcelona.
Midfielder: Johan Cruyff
For all the world famous coach did for Barcelona, it all began in his playing days. Cruyff was known as a football master mind. This was of course demonstrated in his coaching. But the likes of Xavi and Guardiola all came about because of the ground breaking steps of Cruyff. Sadly, the Dutch magician did not win much with the club. But, he ushered in a new era for Barcelona and coached it to perfection.
Right Wing: Paulino Alcantara
Alcantara set a record for Barcelona that only Lionel Messi has the chance of reaching. The striker scored 369 goals in his time at Barcelona and is widely regarded as the greatest scorer in the history of the club. Yet again, only Messi is able to be listed in the same discussion as the Spanish-Philippino player. Although Alcantara ended his career before 1930, he made an impression on the club as their first ever star player.
Left Wing: Ronaldinho/Andres Iniesta
The hardest position to place a starter for is left wing. Both Ronaldinho and Andres Iniesta have played the role even though their major position was located in midfield. Ronaldinho rescued Barcelona in the early 2000s when he made the surprise move the Catalonia. After winning the world player of the year and a Champions League trophy, Ronaldinho was seen as the savior of Barcelona.
Likewise, Iniesta has been seen as a godsend for the club. He has never received the world player of the year award, though he has been constantly in the running for many years. A graduate of La Masia, Iniesta is regarded as one of the best to ever play the game. He has always featured as a midfielder for Barcelona. Yet he won the world cup with Spain as a wing player, and has recently been playing the same for Barcelona. In this lineup, Iniesta could flourish on the wing. Picking one of these two to start is nearly impossible, so I will leave for you to decide.
Center Forward: Lionel Messi
Messi has won three straight World Player of the Year awards and is on track to break the record for most goals scored in a calendar year, currently 85 set by Gerd Muller. There is not much to be said as Messi's resume speaks for itself. Arguably THE greatest footballer of all time, Messi has rightfully earned his starting spot in the all-time XI for Barcelona. Messi is only 25, and is constantly improving. Only the coming years will show just how great he becomes.
Here we have just a sample of the history of Barcelona. Though some players may be more deserving than others, the history is rich with talent. This particular lineup is full of stars at every position that could work well together.
We would like to personally wish a happy birthday to Barcelona as we have looked back on its 113 years as a world leader in football. Only time will tell how many other greats come through the ranks and academy of Barcelona. But for now, we must appreciate all the club has given to the sport over its many years.
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The Montrose saloon is located at the base of an old two-story building at Richmond and Montrose, in the northwest Chicago enclave of Albany Park. If you've ever been told about "a bar on Montrose," it's probably this one. Street parking is relatively easy around here but don't drink and drive. A battered green door with "Montrose Saloon" painted on it is the only indication that you've found the place. Inside, you'll find a floor covered with broken beige linoleum, an ornate, gold-painted ceiling with green trim above and a worn wooden bar with high-backed, black vinyl barstools that runs along the west end of the bar. Here at the bar, you'll find a small, yet intriguing selection of taps: Guinness, Bass, Kaiser Pilsner, and Old Style (complete with Cubs baseball and bat tap handle). The Montrose Saloon doesn't serve food but does sell a variety of pretzels, nuts and chips on the cheap. I once bought a round of two Old Styles and two packages of pistachios for $6.50. Come to daddy.
Across from the bar lies three cocktail tables, each with its own small TV mounted upon the eastern wall under a neon Old Style sign, a photo collage celebrating the bar's recent three-year anniversary, and windows made from the bottoms of multi-colored bottles. You'll also find the Montrose's "Trading Post" box on one of the tables where patrons are encouraged to take a CD, tape, album, or book as long as you leave one. After you're done rifling through the Trading Post, you can entertain yourself at the Golden Tee 99 machine, have a go on the cork dartboard hanging from the old exposed brick and wood-paneled western wall and just in front of the front windows overlooking Montrose, watch the Cubs on a smattering of additional televisions around the room (six in total, to be exact), or listen to music from the jukebox blaring across the horn loudspeaker mounted upon the wall. A back room offers more tables, a couple of TVs and another Golden Tee machine. In warmer climes, be sure to also check out the beer garden adjacent to the bar's eastern wall. There you'll find five picnic tables and a wooden fence to muffle the noisy sound of traffic on Montrose. The cement for this patio was actually provided and poured for free by Montrose Saloon patrons after the owner Barbara's husband died. It's good to see that there's still some compassion in the world... Two horseshoe pits can be found just off the beer garden. If you want to play, you might need to politely cajole the regulars to let you in.
Considering that the neighborhood bar is a dying breed, you might want to head over to the Montrose Saloon for an Old Style soon you never know how long places like this are going to be around. Just consider the fate of Marge's Pub and the Harp & Shamrock, both of which shuttered their doors this year. If you like the Montrose, be sure to also check out the Schubert Inn, Sterch's, Lawry's, and Rose's (on Lincoln). For more information on this Albany Park gem, check out the Montrose Saloon MySpace page. Please also note that the address for the bar is 2933 W. Montrose, not 3717 W., and if you see me all liquored up and belting out Gordon Lightfoot's The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald there be gentle.
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New Orleans Right Now
New Orleans is open for business, but what's it really like for tourists in the rebounding city? Do visitors feel like they're helping, or like they're only getting in the way?
Someone had the genius idea to station a brass band at the baggage carousel. "When the Saints Come Marching In" played, and spontaneous struts and toe-tapping broke out all around. It was my first time back to New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, and my very first Mardi Gras. The party was in full swing and I hadn't even left the airport.
I honestly didn't know what to expect from my visit and found myself caught up in the city's collective exhale--its first real good time since all hell was unleashed last August. I spent a good chunk of my stay trying to keep up with the parades and politics, and walking around with spice-stained fingers from too many sidewalk crawfish boils. Mostly I hung out with friends, and friends of friends, all of whom had evacuated but returned to be a part of the rebuilding, and because of the magic. Really.
"Blame it on the voodoo," they said. "We just can't stay away." Plus, no other city compared to home. Houston was too big, Austin too clean, and Atlanta too far away. Rolling up their sleeves was the natural thing to do. NOLA's easy living has been replaced by a new, palpable sense of ownership of the city, and it seemed like everyone I met in the days leading up to Fat Tuesday, including two guys in matching suits made out of blue FEMA tarps, thanked me for visiting and being a part of the celebration.
Tourism is the answer
Mardi Gras may have been New Orleans's post-Katrina coming-out party, but what now? Before the levees broke, tourism was the city's top industry, accounting for 40 percent of its local economy. It not only makes good business sense for the city to do everything in its power to attract tourists again, it's the key to the city's survival.
The good news, as far as tourists are concerned, is that the city is mostly back to normal--at least as normal as NOLA ever was. There's still a significant amount of devastation in some residential neighborhoods, but most of the places and sights that tourists would want to visit are open. While only half of the residents have returned (about 200,000 people), evidence of a hiring frenzy is everywhere. Businesses are reopening every day. Planes to New Orleans are full. And tickets to the Jazz Fest (Apr. 28-30, May 5-7) are flying out the door. Robust crowds are also expected for the French Quarter Festival (Apr. 21-23), one of the largest free music festival in the U.S.
The neighborhoods, in brief
The most iconic and scenic neighborhood in the city, the historic French Quarter, is just as enchanting as it's always been, thanks to its comparatively high elevation--just five feet above sea level. The mostly residential neighborhoods closest to the Mississippi River--Garden District, Uptown, CBD, Warehouse District, and the Marigny, known collectively with the French Quarter as the "Sliver by the River"--fared pretty well thanks to a natural levee. Sure, some homes in the Sliver still have rescue-worker graffiti, a few traffic lights are on the fritz, and only a handful of restaurants are open after 7 P.M., but every day there are new signs of progress. Gentilly, Lake View, and even the Upper and Lower Ninth Wards are slowly returning to life, one house at a time. But chances are, as a tourist, you wouldn't go there anyway, unless you wanted to see the devastation.
Where to stay
Almost half of the city's hotels, inns, and guesthouses are open for business, with the majority clustered downtown in and around the French Quarter. And many combine affordability and charm. For example, doubles at The Olivier Hotel, an 1839 Creole Greek Revival town house with antiques and a lush courtyard, start at $135 but have been known to go for less than $100. There are currently 27,800 available rooms in New Orleans; some of them have been given professional scrub-downs since displaced locals moved out three months ago, while others are being fully upgraded and refurbished.
How to get around and what to do
One huge benefit to staying in the pedestrian-friendly French Quarter: You don't need to rent a car. Streetcars on the Canal and Riverfront lines are running, and they're free. (The St. Charles line will be operational by the end of the year.) You can walk to Harrah's Casino or hop a streetcar to the inviting New Orleans Museum of Art and its sculpture garden, which reopened to the public on March 3. And the impressive Audubon Zoo is accessible by a free river shuttle, which departs from the bottom of Canal Street. The award-winning 120-year-old zoo, whose hands-on general curator, Dan Maloney, and 11 other staff members looked after the animals and weathered Katrina while holed up in the reptile house, is a marvel of nature and wildlife education, not to mention good place to enjoy some shade. Last month, it returned to its Wed.-Sun. schedule. The zoo is even moving forward with its new rhino-petting and giraffe-feeding programs, as well as an insectarium.
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iNACOL's annual conference is the industry's leading event for K-12 online, blended and competency-based learning. Experts, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and researchers gather and work to transform education.
Attendees will find unprecedented networking opportunities and gain access to expertise, analysis, and trends in online, blended and competency education. Through thought-provoking sessions and information sharing, these leaders shape the future of education. The symposium includes more than 200 sessions, each with a specific track to guide attendees to choose the right sessions.
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Each year, exhibitors fill the exhibit hall with the latest online learning technologies, software, products, and services to aid online, blended, and competency-based learning environments.
The iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium is the premiere conference for those exploring the leading edge of next generation education in K-12 education.
The 2015 Symposium will bring together 3,000 experts and educational leaders from across the United States and around the world. With an audience including innovative school and district leaders, policymakers, researchers, practitioners and educators, and education entrepreneurs, the iNACOL Symposium is the leading event for the field of K-12 online, blended and competency-based learning.
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Steamboat Springs Three years of fundraising efforts involving hundreds of people have paid off for Yampa Valley Medical Center patients.
On Tuesday, YVMC CEO Karl Gills volunteered his heart and body to show people the capabilities of the new $1.7 million CT scan machine. It took just seconds for the machine to take a picture of Gills' heart and the vessels that feed it with oxygen-rich blood. Images were displayed like slices of a loaf of bread and would have shown potential blockages.
"There were no surprises," said Gills, 57.
The new scanner means patients no longer will have to travel to the Front Range for similar scans.
"People like coming here because they feel like it's home, and they want to have their treatments here," said Sandy St. Clair, executive director of the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley.
The nonprofit hospital's fundraising organization raised $850,000 to buy the scanner, which would otherwise not have been bought for another two years, Gills said.
"They identified this as a major addition to the servicing capacity of the hospital, and they wanted to help is get there," he said.
YVMC radiologist Dr. Frederick Jones said there are several benefits to the new scanner.
"The scanner is extremely fast," Jones said. "It allows you to stop motion."
That enables images from a pumping heart, for example. It also will be useful in pediatrics because often young or sick patients have a difficult time staying still during the procedure.
"The biggest thing on a day-to-day basis is dose radiation," Jones said.
The machine emits 30 to 50 percent less radiation other scanners, which potentially could be harmful.
YVMC cardiologist Dr. Will Baker said the new scanner would be a valuable tool as the hospital continues to expand its cardiac services.
"It has almost 100 percent accuracy for telling people you don't have a heart problem," said Baker, who predicted that the machine would be used for 15-20 heart scans each month.
The potential uses go beyond the heart.
Ed Havel, lead CT technologist, demonstrated the orthopedic use Friday by removing the kneecap and femur from an image. He then rotated the three-dimensional image to reveal a crack on top of the tibia.
"This is just a great example of the hospital's commitment to the community," Baker said.


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23 March 2012
Jeebus, No One Tell My Nanny!
The Best Nanny Money Can Buy - a recent article from the NY Times Magazine digs into the world of $200,000 (USD) nannies. "A nanny can increase her marketability if she can help manage an art
collection, draft correspondence, wash and fold 50 linens a day and help
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Photo by Jordi Cañas, SPAIN.
Children are the fuel of life, without them there is no future.
A society that does not take care of its children will be left in a state of suffering, of social decay, which can only be reversed the moment we start taking care of our future.


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OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 12/14/12 -- The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, is pleased to announce that the Helping Families in Need Act has received Royal Assent.
"Through the Helping Families in Need Act, we are supporting hardworking Canadian families when they need it most," said Minister Finley. "These new support measures will help relieve the financial pressure on families during difficult times and make a real difference in their lives when they most need it."
The Helping Families in Need Act includes a new provision under the Employment Insurance Act that will make parents eligible for sickness benefits should they fall ill while collecting parental benefits. This new measure will benefit approximately 6 000 Canadians per year.
The Bill also creates the new Employment Insurance (EI) benefit for parents of critically ill or injured children and amends the Canada Labour Code to protect the jobs of parents who take a leave of absence to care for a critically ill child.
Finally, the Bill also amends the Canada Labour Code to allow for unpaid leave and to protect the jobs of parents whose child dies or disappears as a result of a probable Criminal Code offence. These amendments support a new federal income support grant for parents who take a leave of absence to cope with such a situation.
These new measures expand on and complement other Government of Canada supports for parents:
-- Foster parents who have committed to adopting foster children in their care have earlier access to parental benefits. -- Self-employed persons can opt into the EI program to receive maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits. -- Military families have improved access to EI parental benefits: Members of the Canadian Forces who are ordered to return to duty while on parental leave or whose parental leave is deferred now have a window of up to 104 weeks following their child's birth or adoption in which to access part or all of their 35 weeks of EI parental benefits. -- Eligibility for the compassionate care benefit was extended to include additional family members and others considered as "family" by the person who is gravely ill. -- The Government also provides assistance to parents through the Canada Child Tax Benefit and the Universal Child Care Benefit.
This news release is available in alternative formats on request.
The Helping Families in Need Act was introduced in the House of Commons on September 20, 2012, by the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. It received Royal Assent on December 14, 2012.
This Act contains legislative amendments to the Employment Insurance Act and to the Canada Labour Code to support three measures that will help Canadian families balance work and family responsibilities. These measures are: enhanced access to sickness benefits for parents receiving Employment Insurance (EI) parental benefits; EI benefits for parents of critically ill children; and the Federal Income Support for Parents of Murdered or Missing Children grant.
Enhanced access to EI sickness benefits
The Employment Insurance Act is amended to allow claimants who fall ill while receiving EI parental benefits to access EI sickness benefits.
Currently, to be eligible for sickness benefits under the EI program, claimants must "otherwise be available for work," or for self-employed persons, "otherwise be working" and have ceased working because of their illness. People on parental leave from their employer are not considered to be available for work, so they do not qualify for sickness benefits.
Under this Bill, the Government is waiving this requirement for parents receiving EI parental benefits so that they can qualify for sickness benefits if they fall ill, subject to remaining qualifying criteria. This change enhances access to EI sickness benefits and ensures that the EI program continues to be fair and flexible to better respond to the needs of Canadian families.
Sickness benefits (15 weeks maximum) may be paid to a person who is unable to work because of sickness, injury or quarantine.
EI special benefit for parents of critically ill children
This new EI benefit will provide income support for up to 35 weeks to eligible parents caring for a child (under 18 years of age) with a critical illness or injury. The benefit was announced August 7, 2012, and will be available starting in June 2013.
As with other EI special benefits, claimants will need to have worked a minimum of 600 insurable hours in the last year. Self-employed workers who have opted into the EI program will need to have earned income in the previous calendar year ($6,342 in 2013) to be eligible for the benefit. All applicants will also need to submit a medical certificate signed by a Canadian-certified pediatrician or medical specialist.
This benefit may be shared between parents within a 52-week period. Benefits will end after one of these conditions is reached: the maximum of 35 weeks of benefits have been paid; the 52-week benefit period ends; the child's condition improves to the point where parental care or support for the condition is no longer required; or in the unfortunate event that the child passes away.
Amendments to the Canada Labour Code
Part III of the Canada Labour Code will be amended to introduce new provisions allowing unpaid leave for parents whose child dies or disappears as the result of a probable Criminal Code offence or who need to care for a critically ill child. Employees whose employer is subject to Part III who take advantage of the new enhanced provisions will be able to do so without losing their employment as a result. The amendments to the Canada Labour Code will take effect on January 1, 2013 for parents of murdered or missing children, and in June 2013 for parents of critically ill children.
Federal Income Support for Parents of Murdered or Missing Children
Effective January 1, 2013, a new grant will provide $350 per week of income support for up to 35 weeks to parents of murdered or missing children (less than 18 years of age) whose death or disappearance is the result of a probable Criminal Code offence.
To receive this taxable grant, announced April 20, 2012, affected parents will need to have earned a minimal level of income in the previous calendar year ($6,500) and take leave from their employment.
If the missing child is found while the grant is being received, the grant will continue for two weeks to allow the parents to spend time with their child. This will be contingent on meeting other entitlement criteria (that is, the recipients have not resumed working, they have not exhausted their benefits and it has not been more than one year since the disappearance).
Marian Ngo
Office of Minister Finley
Media Relations Office
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
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Move over Anastasia Ashley, you're warm-up dance routine is no longer the only one on the block. Team USA luger Kate Hansen has some serious moves of her own, and they're officially winning the Sochi Olympics, as well as the Internet.
Hansen preps her mind for a run by turning Beyonce up to 11, because she can't help it.
@_Tomboy_Barbie beyonce. Every time. Can't help it ya know?
— Kate Hansen (@k8ertotz) February 9, 2014
If you haven't caught a look at her warm-up yet, below is a video from Sochi. But beware of the uptight commentator critiquing her routine because it's not "sports specific."
Twitter gushed over the 21-year-old Burbank, California native.
Kate Hansen, doing the Fresh Prince running man. Love. http://t.co/mQF5oWAXRE
— World of Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) February 10, 2014
Kate Hansen is the greatest pic.twitter.com/zHTV23wUgO
— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) February 10, 2014
SWAG RT @KatzM: Security chilling while Kate Hansen dances outside Sochi's Sliding Center. (Pic: Getty) pic.twitter.com/8Uwut8IGNO
— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) February 10, 2014
This dude is actually critiquing Kate Hansen's dancing as a warmup.
— Spencer Hall (@edsbs) February 10, 2014
Kate Hansen is the dream.
— David Blue (@DavyDuckets) February 11, 2014
MARRY ME, KATE RT @YahooSports: Kate Hansen might be the most charming athlete in #Sochi http://t.co/9GugR0lfag pic.twitter.com/bhweR1Nh21
— Earl Mikell (@earlmikell) February 11, 2014
Dibs Kate Hansen.
— Mikey (@FormerElf) February 11, 2014
Kate Hansen's swag level is off the charts.
— Renato Mazariegos (@RPMSports18) February 11, 2014
Kate Hansen is my spirit animal.
— Ryan Rosenblatt (@RyanRosenblatt) February 11, 2014
Kate Hansen got a mean ass dougie tho!
— Johnny Nguyen (@JuneeBuggggg) February 11, 2014
Kate Hansen is my new wife for that dancing lol
— PositiveBrothaHakeem (@Jaymillz31) February 11, 2014
I love Kate Hansen.
— Steven Curry (@Steve0_33) February 11, 2014
One reason why I watch the Winter Olympics..Kate Hansen.lol.
— Tailene (@judaaayy) February 11, 2014
Kate Hansen is a smoke
— Justin Reid Ferrara (@JFBanea617) February 11, 2014
This commentator just ripped on a luger Kate Hansen for dancing as her warmup. He wants to see something more "sport specific." Okay, bro.
— Mike Wilson (@MikeWScout) February 10, 2014
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Smiles Advances as Bradesco, Santander Say Buy: Sao Paulo Mover
Julia LeiteSmiles SA, the frequent-flier unit of Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA that went public in April, rose after three analysts recommended buying the stock.
The shares gained 1.8 percent to 25.45 reais at the close of trading in Sao Paulo, the highest level since May 27. The benchmark Brazilian Ibovespa gauge fell 2.3 percent.
Analysts at Deutsche Bank AG and Banco Santander Brasil SA initiated coverage of the stock with buy ratings, according to research reports dated today. Banco Bradesco SA's brokerage unit also initiated coverage with the equivalent of a buy recommendation. Their target prices for the Sao Paulo-based company's shares ranged from 33 reais to 38.50 reais, according to the reports.
"We view Smiles as an attractive alternative to gain exposure to several high-growth sectors in Brazil," Deutsche Bank analysts including Mario Pierry wrote in a research note. The company "is a first-class loyalty program in terms of value proposition to clients, given its efficient pricing model and diversified product mix."


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WW2 WWII Japanese sword
I got two of these from a car boot for £15 they are in bad Condition but still look really nice. Someone already took the handle off them to see if they was signed I'm guessing as the handles are really loose. Not sign.


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West Inn 3 - East Village
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Do NOT try to book it without sending me a note first, so I can confirm availability.
This listing is for a private room in a shared apartment, with myself + girlfriend (in separate bedroom). This has a brand new, comfy queen bed, nice view out of the window, plenty of sunlight and room for an air mattress if you are 2 people that wish not to share a bed.
There is free WiFi, a new flat screen HD TV with a DVD player and like all my listings, plenty of cable channels. There's plenty of room in the double closet for all your clothes and luggage. There is a coffee maker in your room and some breakfast items are always included; milk, juice, bread/bagels, cereal or anything else you need to get going in the morning. I will take your breakfast order a few days before your arrival. You may use the kitchen, provided you clean up after yourselves if you wish to cook.
The bathroom, will be shared and is has a full tub with an endless supply of hot water for relaxing after a long day of touring or working in NYC!
Bookings for single nights only, can only be made within 7 days of arrival (if available) unless it precedes or adds to an existing reservation that is already booked.
In the basement of the building, there is a laundry room (coin operated) or a dry cleaner to drop off around the corner.
The Building and Neighborhood: This lovely, and highly desired neighborhood is very lively after the sun goes down. The East Village has been heavily built up over the last 5-10 years and located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan. It offers a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and a beautiful park. You can walk to Indian, Russian, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vegetarian and American restaurants within a 5 block radius. If you're too tired and beat up from touring NYC and don't feel like going anywhere, you can simply order in and have anything delivered to the room (usually until 11 pm or midnight). And these little privately owned restaurants are MUCH better than midtown/tourist-trap food chain places. There are at least three 24/hr places to eat within 1 block. This building is one of only a few in the neighborhood that has a doorman and an elevator. About 95% of the buildings in the area are walk-ups.
Your "home away from home" will provide the NYC experience not soon forgotten: about 50 restaurant/bars/cafe's within a 3 block radius and probably 500 within a 10 block radius. Enjoy a beautiful park (Tompkins Square)) about a 2 minute walk and an East River waterfront park about 4-5 streets/blocks to the east.
My apartment is a 2 minute walk to the subway (L Train) and a bus almost at the nearest corner.
For additional fees, I can act as chauffeur to pick-up/drop off at airport (depending on my work schedule/arrival time), take you to attractions in NYC, on Long Island, Catskills, Hamptons, etc.. I can be your personal tour guide to all the tourist attractions, as well as to the cool, not-in-the-guide-books places for nightlife or dinner.
Cleaning charges: Included for up to 7 nights. Stays more than 7 nights may be charged $ 35 which you will pay directly to house cleaner who will come and clean apt and do laundry (towels + sheets) once per week (Mon or Tues) for those staying for longer periods.
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Breakfast: Included in price, to help start your days. Coffee, Tea, Juice, Pastries or Bagels or Cereal, milk.
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Keep noise down after midnight during the week. There are full time resident neighbors who live here permanently and work Monday thru Friday.If you break something, you bought it.
Flexible CHECK IN / OUT. It all depends on whether guests are checking in or out the day you arrive/leave. Normally, if people are checking in the day you are leaving, you must check out by 12 Noon but you may keep your luggage safely stored until you leave for your the airport. If guests are checking out the day you check in, the house cleaner comes at 9 am or 12 noon, so depending on when the previous guest is leaving the place will be ready either at 12 noon or 3 pm at the latest. If there are no guests checking in the day you are leaving, you may check out whenever you wish.
Linens: Clean when you arrive.
Towels: Clean when you arrive.
Breakfast: Included in price, to help start your days. Coffee, Tea, Juice, Pastries or Bagels or Cereal, milk.
Cleaning charges: Included for up to 7 nights. Stays more than 7 nights may be charged $ 35 which you will pay directly to house cleaner who will come and clean apt and do laundry (towels + sheets) once per week (Mon or Tues) for those staying for longer periods.
Smoke cigarettes OUTSIDE on the street in front of the building, please!
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Bruce's apartment is brilliantly situated between midtown and the financial district , lots of bars, shops, restaurants etc all within easy walking distance. View from the roof is the stuff of dreams. Apartment spacious for 2, very clean and comfortable. Bruce was there to meet us : very friendly with tips and advice for the area.also basics for cooking and breakfast provisions which was great.
Its a real residential neighbourhood and very affordable for eating out and drinking compared to much of Manhattan.
Had a great stay in NYC and Bruce's apartment was great for us.
Perfect location and they were very welcoming and made feel very at home.
Roof top terrace view is a must see too!
Bruce has been a very nice host. The flat is in the basement, but quit nice with a great view from the rooftop!
Its a bit of a walk to the next subway, but not that bad. East Village is a great area for bars and restaurants.
All went very well with our stay. Very organized meet up, nice and clean apartmant. I'd return anytime.
We stayed in Bruce's apartment for 8 days, at the beginning of October. Bruce was a great host, and the room was big and comfortable. It was very clean when we first arrived and there was a small fridge with some complimentary food and drinks - nice touch. I would recommend this place to my friends. We really enjoyed our stay, thanks Bruce!
Bruce was a really nice and helpful host. He gave us a lot of good information that helped us making our trip even better. His apartment was absolutely clean, the room that we stood at was comfortable and we had a lot of space; additionally, the bed was just really nice. Throughout our stay, Bruce respected our privacy and was still available in case we had a question. Thank you for a great time!
It was great at Bruce's. Nice little Room with everything needed and pretty well connected to the center of Manhattan. Also some nice Bars arround.
We really enjoyed staying here. Bruce is a friendly guy who obviously takes great care of both the apartment and the contact / communication with us. Clear and practical info beforehand and durng our stay, nice and clean apartment and a breakfast that we could specify some things we like. I definitely recommend this place to others and would love to stay with him again.
What an absolutely wonderful apartment with such a wonderful host. Bruce made us feel very welcome and provided us with all the info we needed to make sure our stay was as easy as possible. The apartment is high quality, has everything you need and is in a fantastic spot to get to the subway, parks and anything you could want. Highly recommended! We cannot wait to go back.
Bruce was a great host. Everything was perfect.
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The appartment was clean and we were allowed to use everything we need, like salt,oil, honey,etc.
We just had to walk 8-10 minutes to subway station, where each attraction was accessible.
We recommend a stay at Bruce` appartment!
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I decided, as a sophomore in high school (see image below), to go into genetics because it was fascinating, it had to do with humans, and it was NEW. The last point being the most important- it was new and not well understood, which meant adults didn't actually know everything and therefore I could be a part of a new discovery.
It is with this same enthusiasm, that I bring you epigenetics. It is fascinating, it has to do with humans, and scientists have no idea about the wonders they will discover as they dive deeper into this new field of study.
With that said, I'll be the first to admit that I find epigenetics daunting, and I often struggle in explain it our volunteers in Expedition Health here at the Museum. This can be frustrating, I'm a geneticist who can't properly explain epigenetics. The reason I'm sharing this ego-shattering point-- because I'm not alone. A sigh of relief escaped my lips yesterday morning as I watched the worlds leading scientists in the field of genetics describe in epigenetics in a range of ways, openly discussing scientists do not agree on what exactly epigenetics is.
In addition though- I also found myself nodding and murmuring "ahh", "that makes sense" and other expressions of affirmation, because while epigenetics is still elusive, the culmination of their thoughtful responses at least gave me the courage to write this:
Epigenetics is beyond the sequence of the DNA, it allows for your cells to begin expressing a trait, or stop expressing a trait, without any change to the order of nucleotides in your DNA.
What this will mean mechanistically within the cell, scientists have only begun to touch on, but it's got my attention and I'm looking forward to learning more. If you'd like to learn more, this week's issue of Science dives head first into epigenetics, and kicks it off with the video I elude to above, which can be found here: http://videolab.sciencemag.org/Featured/650920373001/1


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They've got muck; we've got rakes. TPM Muckraker
State Dept: No One Touched 'Dancing Boy' At DynCorp Party
But according to both the State Department, which investigated the incident, and DynCorp, no such sexual abuse occurred.
"We did not find anything that there was any kind of misconduct of that kind at all," Susan Pittman, a spokeswoman for the State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, told TPM. "It was just inappropriate."
DynCorp says one manager present stopped the dancing halfway through after "recognizing that the situation was culturally insensitive." At the State Department's request, DynCorp fired several managers involved and flew "senior leadership" to Afghanistan to do face-to-face ethics training.
"They responded responsibly," the State spokeswoman said.
It was the appearance of impropriety everyone involved -- DynCorp, State, the Afghanistan government -- were worried about. News of a "dancing boy" at an American-hosted party could have deeply offended Afghanistan citizens.
Military analyst and expert on Afghanistan, Joshua Foust, tells TPM it's entirely possible that the DynCorp employees who hired the boy didn't know the cultural implications of such a performance.
The Afghan minister, Hanif Atmar, didn't entirely succeed in blocking news coverage of the party: the Washington Post ran a story in July 2009 that mentioned the party and the ensuing State Department and internal DynCorp investigations. But that was before "Frontline" publicized the plight of some of Afghanistan's dancing boys.


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Thai Chicken Pizza
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This looks so good! Ryan has always been good in the kitchen- he used to make these rolo cookies that I've tried to duplicate with no luck! This pizza looks so good!
ReplyDelete- Christie from Saskatchewan3/22/12, 7:32 AM
Ha! My husband says the same thing every time I ask him if there's anything in particular he wants for supper. "Oh, I don't know, just something simple and light, like pizza." (My pizzas are a *little* lighter than take-out, so he thinks it's good for him.) So I make pizza a lot, and was looking for new flavours. This looks yummy and cilantro is going on my grocery list right now. By the way, I never pan fry my chicken in advance. If you cut it in thin strips, instead of chunks, it cooks through, quite easily. I've never had it come out raw. And one less pan to wash!
ReplyDeleteRepliesThanks for the tip on the chicken. I will try it next time. I hope you husband enjoys this simple easy to make pizza:). I love hear such positive comments. thanks you so much.
Delete- Christie from Saskatchewan3/30/12, 2:55 PM
Big hit with the hubby. Actually I didn't find it to be that much work, and when I made the sauce I just poured the ingredients directly into a 2-cup measuring cup, so saved another pan. I didn't have trouble mixing it at all. Thanks for the idea!
Delete Great idea. Thanks for the comment. I love getting great advice.
This looks amazing! I'll let you know how mine turns out! Now, let's talk about this son of yours... ;]
ReplyDelete- Paula Dygert7/25/12, 7:07 AM
I have two questions.
1) Did you ever get a pizza blog started?
2) What is on your pizza peel to make the dough simply slide from peel onto the stone?
I got real excited several months ago about making my own pizza. Although the recipe I made was great, I could not perfect the step of sliding my dough from pizza peel to stone. Perhaps it was my dough (in that it was too sticky, etc.) We love THIN crust and I am looking for a great dough recipe. Is this the one to use for a thin crust?
Love your recipes. Can't wait to give pizza another try! I didn't start an actual pizza blog, but I did post a recipe using a different recipe for a crust, which I love because it's so easy and becomes so crisp. Here are the links: http://simplysogood.blogspot.com/2012/02/potato-rosemary-pizza.html http://simplysogood.blogspot.com/2012/05/another-use-for-no-knead-bread-dough.html
I hope this helps. Best of luck to you.I am making your pizza dough recipe tonight, but I don't have a pizza stone (much to my shame :o( Will a greased cookie sheet work? Do I need to change the time and/or oven temp?


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If state GOP evolves, it will rise
After the thrashing California Republicans took at the polls in November, we have our work cut out for us. We should start by being honest with ourselves.
After every election, the pundits declare the losing side at risk of being irrelevant. After 1994, 2004 and 2010, Democrats were said to be on their way to permanent minority status. Republicans are said by some to be on that same path today.
Parties and candidates are continually evolving and just like in business, the competition is always looking for ways to stay ahead of their opposition. Republicans, too, can evolve and learn from recent defeats, effecting productive change toward how the party approaches winning elections.
The next leadership of the California Republican Party needs to get back to the fundamentals of helping qualified candidates win elections. That means emphasizing what can be controlled and doing it well, including:
1. Raising resources to help our candidates take their message to the voters and compete more effectively with their opponents.
2. Recruiting volunteers and reaching into new communities that are "growth markets" for new GOP voters, donors and activists.
3. Enhancing the party's voter communications efforts and emphasizing new cost-effective technologies to better reach those "growth markets."
4. Recruiting and equipping a new generation of candidates who reflect the communities they seek to represent and share our Republican values.
The California Republican Party is a home in need of renovation. There is no need to disturb the foundation of its core conservative values that represent America's success both economically and politically as a world leader, but it's time to add on a few new rooms for what can and should be a growing family. We could use some better wiring and more room at the dinner table.
By welcoming new members into our party and addressing its ailing infrastructure, the California Republican Party will surge forward again.
A critical element of the party's success will be for party activists and candidates to step outside of their comfort zones in a number of ways.
For one, we must adopt the best possible technology now. The party can learn from the successes of our opposition's voter contact and outreach mechanics so we can spread our message more effectively.
Republicans need to increase their engagement in their communities beyond politics – such as volunteering in their communities in non-Republican settings, nonprofit groups, the arts, social service organizations and neighborhood associations – on an ongoing basis.
It is in these time-honored, grass roots, locally based apolitical organizations where relationships are formed, leadership opportunities emerge and volunteers get an opportunity to gain the trust of their neighbors.
There is no better way for Republicans to expand their circles of influence than by leaving their computers, engaging with their neighbors in person and becoming a part of their community.
The California Republican Party has the basic tools it needs to excel. We have great volunteers and committed supporters ready to compete and win.
We have an electorate yearning for better leadership than the out-of-control, tax-and-spend Democrat crew in Sacramento.
We, as Republicans, are poised to put the party back on firm financial footing with an improved professional operation that instills confidence in volunteers, donors, candidates and voters.
I couldn't be more excited about where the California Republican Party can go, but it's going to take a lot of hard work and pulling together by every constituency within our party.
I'm looking forward to seeing conventional wisdom proven wrong once again, and California becoming Ronald Reagan's shining city on a hill as the former President once described America in his presidential farewell address in 1989.
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Madonna performs during her Sticky and Sweet tour in Werchter (July 11 2009)
by the time the show gets to Tel Aviv, Madonnas gonna need a walker.
- GiGi
big fan have big moon face like mushroom top.
in picture #1, she looks like an old apple core doll.
ohhhh so I thought she only did the MJ tribute on opening night in the o2 arena..she does it EVERY night?…I dont like that…once is cool.
Also, is it me or is this tour already looking weather beatin and old?…..
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THANKS Ian for sharing your videos!!!! fantastic!! I can't wait 2 see'er in Zaragoza. oh, my God!!!!! I'm really nervous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
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November 9, 2012
DIY thanksgiving placemat
20 comments:
- criscrascrus said...
very beautiful and nice idea!
- November 9, 2012 at 9:32 AM
- Jillian Nicole said...
What a beautiful idea! And thank you so much for the template! We're doing Thanksgiving at my In-Law's this year and it'll be their first one--they're British--so this will be a really fun thing to add to our table!
- November 9, 2012 at 10:54 AM
- jacin {lovely little details} said...
i absolutely love this. so perfect.
- November 9, 2012 at 11:48 AM
- Rebekah said...
Thank you so much for posting this! Great idea, and beautiful!
- November 9, 2012 at 12:47 PM
- Allison said...
So adorable! Love the napkins too. Where are they from?
- November 9, 2012 at 4:30 PM
what kind of pen is it? I've been looking for a good white pen myself!
- November 9, 2012 at 6:01 PM
- she. said...
Super pretty.
- November 9, 2012 at 6:22 PM
- Margaret said...
These are gorgeous! I am so in love with your lettering!
P.S. I love that Shea's name is on the leaf. :) I was able to meet her this summer and she's a gem! - November 10, 2012 at 9:41 AM
- Aimee @ byAimee.com said...
this is stunning.. thank you for sharing your place-mat ideas!!
- November 11, 2012 at 3:03 AM
- Gaby said...
love this, i just wish aussies celebrated thanksgiving!
- November 11, 2012 at 3:34 PM
- amynieuw said...
i am thankful for people who share ideas.
and for Shea :) - November 13, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- Rebekka Seale said...
Awww, Chelsea, I love this!! I'm going to make it for my family's Thanksgiving dinner, and they will love it :)
- November 16, 2012 at 12:10 PM
- Lindsay // Shop Ella Lou said...
I absolutely love this idea (and, as a side note, your "Hillbilly Light Table" is genius!). I am a sucker for anything using craft paper - can't get enough!
- November 16, 2012 at 5:19 PM
- brit @ landlocked bride said...
Seriously beautiful idea!
- November 16, 2012 at 9:39 PM
- Jeran McConnel said...
really lovely. I need one of those white pens :)
- November 17, 2012 at 5:39 PM
- Brookette said...
does anyone know if there is a craft store that i can just buy individual sizes of kraft paper and not a whole roll?
- November 21, 2012 at 12:36 PM
- Wedding Dresses said...
If I'm rude to you, you've obviously pissed me off to a point where I couldn't take it anymore.
- December 21, 2012 at 1:40 AM
- C+S=Love said...
Love this idea! Thank you for sharing. What is the weight of the kraft paper you used?
- December 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM
- theyellowbearblog said...
I love this! You could even get people to write one thing they're thankful for and then switch places in between courses, so they can read each others' and add to different placemats.
- November 21, 2013 at 2:52 AM
- White Ironstone Cottage said...
We do this every year too
Love the white marker and the brown paper for the placemat
great idea
Thanks for sharing
Have a blessed Thanksgiving
Pam - November 27, 2013 at 4:19 PM