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Jun 30, 2010
Almost...but not quite
Readers, this Twenties dress -- which seems to have been so long in the making I was in my Twenties when I started -- is nearly done. The sleeves went on without much trouble and the belt was easy to make, though still needs tweaking. Need to hem, too.
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Jun 29, 2010
CORRECTION: Watermelon
Friends, I owe you an apology.
The color of my McCall's Twenties dress is not frappe di fragola, strawberry parfait, Slightly Spam, or whatever I'd been calling it up to now. It is the color of that most thirst-quenching of summer fruits, watermelon.
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Jun 28, 2010
Merman Monday + GOALS!
Good morning, sewers from all my favorite continents!
We have a very special guest at MPB this morning -- Miss Ethel Merman! Ethel's a big fan of Male Pattern Boldness and I told her she could come and watch this morning as long as she didn't break anything.
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Labels: project planning
Jun 27, 2010
Just another Sunday at our house...
Happy Sunday, readers! Here's what's happening at this very moment at Chez MPB:
Michael is in an iPhone 4 trance from which he should emerge any day now. In his defense, he just received it.
Posted by Peter Lappin 13 comments
Labels: my life, works in progress
Jun 26, 2010
Ix-Nay on the Ipes-Stray: The Continued Saga of the 20's Dress
I'm sorry, but Jean Paul Gaultier stole my harem pants. That's for my lawyers to deal with, however, not us, not today.
Posted by Peter Lappin 17 comments
Labels: fabric, video, works in progress
Jun 25, 2010
Baby's got back and mild scoliosis
Readers, what idiot said:
That's the beauty of drafting: you're using your own body's measurements, so provided you can handle a little math and draw a straight and curved line (and there are a zillion aids to help you), things are going to fit. You don't have to waste time with endless pattern adjustments?
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Labels: my life, pattern drafting
Jun 24, 2010
Saying Hello...and Saying Good-bye
Good morning, friends! (And to my beloved Kiwis, why are you still up? Lights out!)
As you can see from the photo above, I've been pattern drafting again -- this time a top -- and if you're wondering where you've seen that outfit before, I believe Ann-Margret wore it in "The Pleasure Seekers." Or was it Carol Lynley?
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Labels: fabric, pattern drafting, video, women I love, works in progress
Jun 23, 2010
"Oh, SHI--chiffon!" I'm in trouble.
NOTE: This post includes images that may cause temporary double-vision, vertigo, nausea and/or fatigue. MPB is not liable for any resulting injuries or accidents to readers. Please avoid if pregnant or using prescription medication.
Jun 22, 2010
My Twenties dress: new fabric, new plan!
So thanks to popular demand, I've chosen McCalls 4907, the Twenties dress with the front and back yokes, as my next project for Cathy. Isn't democracy great?
Posted by Peter Lappin 20 comments
Jun 21, 2010
Hot Monday Meltdown + GOALS
Good morning, sewists and welcome once again to my north-facing living room wall.
I don't know about the weather where you are but it is HOT in NYC. And humid. That said, it was breezy enough at 6:15 a.m. for me to wear my new self-drafted gray pants when I walked the dogs, and while they didn't exactly stop traffic, I didn't hear snorting under one's breath either.
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Labels: project planning
Jun 20, 2010
Peter's first self-drafted MAN pants
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there and their admirers.
So I finished the jeans-style pants I made with my self-drafted pants pattern. Last week I'd bought about three yards of a $2/yd. gray cotton weave (not really a twill) with a bit of stretch in it.
Labels: completed projects, mens pants, pattern drafting
Jun 19, 2010
Thursday's LOOT + Twenties Style
OK, so yesterday I told you about my Thursday shopping adventures with that copper-headed Kiwi (that's what they call themselves, apparently), Shona.
Labels: project planning, shopping
Jun 18, 2010
Shop-till-you-dropping with Shona!
Readers, you probably know by now that one of the most important qualities I look for in others is good skin.
As I settle into my middle years, overrated virtues like loyalty, generosity, and kindness have been trumped by small pores, plump cheeks, and clear eyes -- the things that really count.
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Labels: shopping
Jun 17, 2010
Peter's First Long Pants
Labels: books, pattern drafting, video
Jun 16, 2010
Peter's Pants Epiphany!
My first self-drafted pants -- well, culottes, but still. I made these yesterday from an obnoxious Ralph Lauren "preppy teddy bear" print flat sheet that I was thrilled to take a rotary cutter to. On the plus side it was a soft, densely woven cotton that was easy to work with. And I installed my first invisible zipper without the aid of Collins Wonder Tape, just pins. No sticky gunk.
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Labels: pattern drafting
Jun 15, 2010
Cathy à la plage -- aide moi, s'il vous plait!
OK, enough parlez-vous for one day. Readers, I need your help.
We're taking a mid-week beach vacation next month to the glamorous Fire Island Pines and we're bringing my cousin along with us. Trouble is, Cathy claims she has nothing to wear. You can guess what that means.
Posted by Peter Lappin 36 comments
Labels: patterns, project planning
Jun 14, 2010
Monday Morning Madness + GOALS!
If there ever was a silhouette I didn't want to see again, that's the one. Let's bury it for another twenty-five years, shall we?
Happy Monday, kids and kidsters!
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Labels: project planning, shopping, video
Jun 13, 2010
Cathy models "The Ugliest Pattern Ever"!
Talk about twisting arms.
It wasn't easy but I finally got Cathy to agree to model Vogue 9128, which as you'll recall, was chosen "The Ugliest Pattern Ever" from among a dozen worthy competitors.
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Labels: 80s glamour, Cathy, completed projects, modeling
Jun 12, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: Today's fashions inspired by....the PAST!!!
I'm sure MPB readers will understand my surprise--no shock, to read this article in today's New York Times. I simply cannot believe that fashion is now looking backwards for inspiration.
Posted by Peter Lappin 17 comments
Labels: clothing and culture
Jun 11, 2010
Are You Naughty or Nice?
No Christmas presents today, kids, sorry.
So here's the thing:
I've noticed that most people's style tends in one of two directions: naughty or -- you guessed it -- nice. I'm talking about people's personal style here, not their personalities. You may be a serial killer for all I know; that would be naughty indeed but not relevant to the topic at hand.
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Jun 10, 2010
(Re)touch Me in the Morning
I wasn't going to address this topic, which seems to be everywhere these days: the (arguably) excessive retouching of celebrity photos.
Posted by Peter Lappin 30 comments
Labels: clothing and culture, video
Jun 9, 2010
Are you a S.W.O.B?
Good morning, cigar-chomping cross-dressers and others!
As you can see I am officially obsessed with this boy-meets-girl/Whoops-boy-IS-girl wardrobe thing. Call it a kink. And look:
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Jun 8, 2010
Women who dress like men!
I just don't get it, readers. Maybe I'm from a different generation. (Wait -- that is my generation.) Why, oh why, did women ever want to dress like men?
Posted by Peter Lappin 61 comments
Labels: clothing and culture, patterns
Jun 7, 2010
Monday Morning Re-boot & Goals!
Good morning, all!
I generally do not wear RTW skirts at home -- or anywhere else for that matter -- but I did think this little Salvation Army vintage denim number had some cute pocket and waistband details I wanted to share. Half Carol Brady, half Braveheart.
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Labels: project planning, video
Jun 6, 2010
Whatever happened to....?
Sunday is a favorite catch-up day for many of us, when we finally make time to perform long-neglected chores. At Male Pattern Boldness, we're no different. In the whirlwind of sewing, styling, and glamorous fashion shoots, some loose ends inevitably get left untied, and sadly, you, dear reader, are left hanging. It's time to do some housecleaning!
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Labels: pattern drafting, patterns, works in progress
Jun 5, 2010
Harem Pants: The Dramatic Conclusion!
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Labels: completed projects, mens pants, video
Jun 4, 2010
Brought to you by the letter "e"
It wasn't my intention to talk about harem pants again today, honest. But it beats talking about this:
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Jun 3, 2010
Harem Scarem: ACT II, Scene 1
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Jun 2, 2010
A man in a pencil skirt...
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Labels: pattern drafting, video, works in progress
Jun 1, 2010
Demystifying patternmaking: here's hoping!
So yesterday I managed to break off the "e" on my keyboard while cleaning it and it seems I'll need a replacement. Instead of pressing an "e" key I have to press this soft rubber nipple-thing -- ewww.
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I'm cc spencer. Budding middle grade writer. I am currently about half way through my first attempt at an MG book, about a young boy, some mysterious tools and his grandpa. So far, it's been a blast. =)
I'll be posting snippets of the story here and there as well as anything else that pops into my head.
And on that scary note, I'm off and writing!
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Your stories
Below we feature our favourite Object Stories posted to ABC Open.
Aunty's appeal
Ah, the ingenious efficiency of our public broadcaster... CROWDSOURCING COURIERS. Great story, John Cecil.
League of bird lovers
For a century from 1910, many children paid a penny for life membership of the Gould League, pledging "to protect all birds except those that are noxious". This membership card is from 1941; the Museum has one from the year before; we also have a few stories about Australian birds.
Well-travelled piano
You would be hard-pressed to find a piano that has travelled further and more frequently than this Berlin beauty, purchased in the 1920s and now on display in Alice Springs at the Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame. Helen Kempe shares its story, including the 'voice' of the piano itself.
Lifesaver swimsuit
Meet Eric Carpenter and the cotton Speedo swimsuit he wore, over 60 years ago, as a Wagga Beach Lifesaver. (Yes, Wagga Wagga has a beach.)
Internee woodwork
Water moves wood; wood moves water. A multi-faceted story of wartime irrigation, Japanese internees and a kind paddlesteamer captain.
Rotor for moving water
Jannie Smit salvaged this rotor from a positive displacement pump – for her aesthetic pleasure. It's a beautifully-worked piece of metal that imitates the organic spiral form of many plants and seashells.
A brothel token?
From Dorothy Wickham, an intriguing object about sexual relations in colonial Australia – but what's the actual story? Read the comments and follow the links.
18kg calculator
How much easier is it, today, to determine the total cost of a list of goods? This story by Kathy Beatson is a weighty reminder.
You couldn't imagine a more beautifully useful object – water jug, hand bag, food storage container, grinding bowl and – for babies – a portable bed. It's lovely to hear a bit of Gija language here – thanks Phyllis, Lena and Shirley.
Press passes to the Apology
As a journalist, Solua Middleton bore witness to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generations: 'I remember the words "We say sorry". You could feel the tension release from the room, which was filled with many Indigenous Australians who were affected by those removal policies.'
Not only does this story explain how a sextant works, it's a story of ocean navigation from the central desert. Thank you, Fiona Walsh.
Dog license
Aunty Dorrie Moore's father's certificate of exemption gave him some of the privileges of white people but also (at least in theory) restricted his access to culture, language and family. Find out more about these certificates.
Bullet light, 1953 FJ Holden
At the end of the era of Holden manufacturing in Australia, 'samgraffeo' describes the place of the FJ in three histories – of his family, Holden and Australia. See also a beautiful example of the model from whence this light comes.
A rabbit trap for Australia
So many rabbits! And on land where English traps were almost useless. Enter the Warrigal trap, a tool for putting an environmental disaster to good use. Rabbit stew! Akubra hats (like this one)!
Shrapnel medal
In 1941 the No. 5 platoon – some of the Rats of Tobruk – crafted this medal from shrapnel and presented it to the battalion doctor, Dr Stanley Goulston, who quietly treasured it for the rest of his life.
Undies worth repairing
From Sophie de Vitis, an object story with the lot: underpants made during WWII from material purchased with ration coupons – and a sign roll for Sydney tram stops – to a WWI pattern with seams in which lice could not hide. And yes, they have been 'mended and restitched over and over'.
Underground industry
As Marilyn Berry explains, these copper penny spoons were crafted on the quiet in a railway metal workshop – a product of larrikin enterprise in the age of postwar frugality.
History in comic form
Did you know that in the 1950s Australian history was taught via comic books? Does that approach work for you? Follow the link and share your thoughts.
Really old cake
A mind-boggling story from the Glenelg Shire Council. The very large cake of which this decrepit piece was part was housed in a building modelled after the cake itself. And to this day there may be a gold sovereign inside this morsel, as this contemporary news article reports.
A survivor
This 'learned monkey' is the only tangible remnant of 79-year-old Vera Wasowski's life in Poland, and is testament to unlikely survival in extreme conditions. Witness her powerful story. *Warning* – you will see some disturbing archival images.
Before the bomb
Unlike most Object Stories, in this case the object came into existence long after the story. It's Vanessa Adams' tribute to a secret her grandmother kept until just before she died.
This cast iron book press lives in the basement of Newcastle Regional Library, testament to the intangibility of new tools for communication and perservation.
Swingle bar
This intriguingly-named device is not a toy for swinging singles. Rather, its purpose is to help a horse to carry a load – which is why, as the Channel Heritage Centre says, the Sunshine Harvester Works made so many. Nice to see another object storyteller getting horsey ;)
Whale who helped whalers
For decades up to 1930, 'Old Tom' and his pod of orcas cooperated with whalers, herding other species of whale into Twofold Bay and then alerting the whalers to come in for the kill. Why would orcas do this? Read the full story. (One answer is for whale tongue and throat – quite the delicacy, apparently.)
Wet wool gauge
This steampunk-like contraption is a kit for measuring the moisture content of wool on sheep – thereby resolving the vexed question of whether to shear now or wait. Jeff Nagorka explains.
Ant trap
Common in the early 1900s but almost unheard of today – so you may have to travel to the National Museum of Australian Pottery in Holbrook to see one – these pottery traps defended many a tabletop spread from attack by ants.
Model paddle steamer
Fifty years ago as a new migrant at Bonegilla, Roland Sjoberg saw these boats floating past and loved them. Now he makes his own 1:24 scale models. Here at the Museum, we cherish the PS Enterprise and its miniature twin, so we understand!
Wedding cake from WWI
Another really old cake! (Remember this one?) How sad, that amid the deprivation of the Great War, a piece of his wedding cake was the best memento that William Henson had of his homelife. On the up-side, he did make it home to his wife. Elaine Chick tells the story.
Fold-up motorbike
This compact machine was dropped by parachute into Normandy on D-Day for an English soldier to use. Muffler-free, it sounded like machine guns firing – which was good for scaring the Germans away. Thanks for sharing, Hay Gaol Museum.
Petrified fence posts
From Andrew West in Broken Hill, a story two million years in the making, of serendipity, sensitivity, and chivalry – and not, actually, of fences at all, however fascinating fences are.
On the challenge of riding sidesaddle: "I've tried it, and I'm useless, and I've been riding for 80 years." So says Lez Taylor, in this story of how jodhpurs – and the Indian women that inspired them – helped relegate sidesaddles to history.
A piece of Olympics history
Donna Hellier's mother rescued a piece of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics finish line as it was being dug up for the cricket – and saved it in a chutney jar. And we have the ABC TV outside broadcast van, which shared the critical moments as runners crossed the finish line.
Weapon of mass instruction
Having been at both ends of the strap, Howard Lowe reflects on the era of corporal punishment in schools.
Typewriter c/- a fair go boss
Wilma Williams' Aunt Betty was 16 and dux of her school when she landed a job with Fletcher Jones, a newly established clothing manufacturer. Always generous with his staff, Fletcher Jones was also a pioneer of workforce participation, converting his business into a co-operative so that all staff owned shares in the company.
Plaited hair bracelet
In 1903 Miles Franklin's sister Laurel died, aged 11. To commemorate her short life, another sister, Linda, made this bracelet from Laurel's hair; it's now part of the Tumut Museum collection.
Support for smokers
"I declare that I am a genuine smoker" – Margaret M is fascinated by these forms for tobacco rations for ex-service personnel, from an era when smoking 'was expected, condoned, assisted and supported'.
"Harry Freakman, Shrink, hee har, are you mad?" Dr Harry Freeman worked at the infamous Aquarius Festival that overtook Nimbin in 1973, and ended up with a psychedelic Tshirt treasure. Also worth a look is the contemporary ABC Four Corners report on the festival.
Juggler's top hat
From the Museum of the Riverina, an object of many lives. First, a gentleman's firm brim hat. Second, a showman's bread and butter. Then, before finally coming to rest in the museum, it was good old timey fun.
A serendipitous snapper
Discover the drama of the moments before the camera captured this celebrated photograph, and consider the converse: the many images it took (in the hands of photographer, Richard Crawley) of uncelebrated people in the everyday streets of Melbourne. Both are amazing.
Poetic frontlines
When we're sitting in the trenches / Midst the hail of shot and shell / We still have time to send a line: / "Dear Mum, I'm safe and well." How wartime mementos helped Vera Rayson understand the impact of war – on all parties.
You can also hear an interview with Vera Rayson via ABC Radio National's Hindsight program.
Ghost nets transformed
In Far North Queensland, locals respond creatively to a serious threat to marine life: discarded fishing nets, aka ghost nets.
Never I shall forget
Sometimes 'enemies' turn out to be friendly. Shorlty after the end of World War II, a Western Australian farmer received this affectionate letter... from an Italian prisoner-of-war who worked on her farm as an internee.
Trench art biplane
Charlie Moss survived his World War I service, and came home with this crafty 'upcycled' plane – the fuselage is a bullet casing, the movable tail and wings are a copper alloy, and the wheels are Belgian coins.
Without his T, he'd be odd
Formally honoured for his work on the Overland Telegraph – those medals are the star and badge of a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George – Sir Charles Todd was a quintessential gentleman, remembered for his multifarious benevolence, and for his mastery of the much-maligned art of wordplay. (This glowing obituary notes several gems.)
Water, whoosh
How much energy have Australians expended trying to control the flow of water? In 1984, the Hunter River reasserted control, taking Greg Scott's irrigation pump and concealing it for 15 years.
Nita Howells became quite attached (haha) to these cuffs over the course of her career as a police officer. Designed effectively for controlling violence, they only ever failed her once.
Double Thomas splint
It's difficult to imagine spending six minutes in this full body splint, let alone six years. Ann Maree McLeod contracted polio at age six, and the best treatment was immobilisation for as long as she was growing. Now in the Greens Gunyah Museum, the splint stands testament to the value of vaccination.
A revered radio in Iran
The young boy in this photograph was intrigued by the radio behind him. Locked when not in use, protected by an embroidered cover, and housed in a niche in the wall, it was also full of very small people. Sohrab Nabi-Zadeh shares his story.
Careful Cobber royalty
In 1985, the Shepparton road safety program hosted a visit by the royal couple, Charles and Diana. As a young girl Camille was tasked with chauffering the Princess, and for this story she recalls all the drama.
Cigarette silk cushion
From Gilgandra Historical Society, a war story of culture, communications, feminine industry, the impassioned Cooee March and, of course, loss. Also of comfort?
Ancestral breastplates
The objects of Leeanne Wilson's story are housed in the National Museum of Australia, part of a large collection of Aboriginal breastplates. For the Museum, they represent pivot points in the history of cross-cultural relations. For Leeanne, whose ancestors received them, they represent souls that need to be healed.
Securing the future of food
As Wendy King explains, smokers like this one pacify the bees so beekeepers can inspect a hive, harvest the honey and – most importantly – protect the bees on which our food security depends. See also this bark painting self-portrait by Jimmy Wululu, Sugarbag Dreaming.
Freddy the teddy
Vanessa Brennan describes a soft and successful approach to teaching children empathy and responsibility.
A feat of engineering
For 52 years June Cashman worked as a nurse. Her most rewarding time was in Aboriginal health in the 'red centre' in the 1960s. She has always treasured the woomera (spearthrower) she was given when she left, reminding her of the knowledge and talents of people then considered 'primitive'.
Blackbirders' bracelet
Rudy Sabbo's grandmother was given this armband or bracelet when, to escaped from an arranged marriage in Vanuatu, she followed her lover on to a blackbirding boat.
Jump-rope joy
With the holiday season of over-indulgence looming, listen to June Noble describe the fun, healthy pastime of skipping.
Televisual history
in 1981 Donna Hellier worked to ensure the historical accuracy of The Sullivan's show. She's a second-generation Australian television industry professional – her mother quit because "you couldn't show a pregnant woman on TV in 1958".
Between you and me (telephonically)
Remember when (or imagine if!) telephoning someone involved a human Operator and one of these contraptions? Helen Wallace shares some inside knowledge on how it worked.
The last Cobb & Co coach
Whew, it's been a long journey for this coach. It was built around 1878, and carried passengers between Surat and Yuleba until 1924. Acquired by the Commonwealth in 1925, it arrived in Canberra in 1927. Then in 1932 it was back in Sydney for the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Restored (with vinyl!) in 1962, it was transferred to the National Museum in 1979. And since March 2013 it's been back in Queensland, on loan to the Cobb & Co Museum. Now – thanks to Janelle Insley – there's a new chapter in its story.
(AIF) mother (of pearl)
Sometimes it may be better to not know the whole story. Maybe the details are too awful to contemplate. In a way, not knowing also gives you space to wonder and imagine, as this story by Norm Clarke shows.


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Sunday, June 14, 2009
All you really need is kittens!
So I haven't posted in a while since I have been pretty busy. I took a trip to Bolinas (a small hippie town outside of San Fran) and stayed in my cousins house and saw my old pen pal! I know that sounds geeky. But it was a really cute reunion. I love seeing people that I haven't see for years. Its Amazing out there. It is seriously like being on the edge of the world. Everyone is so laid back and they're are tons of surfers, its really chill compared to CT. I took a lot of photos on my film camera out there, and will have plenty to show off when I get them developed.
AND my cousin got kittens!!!! They are so cute Olive and Lula, 9 week old sister tabby cats. I am basically in heaven. We got them from hope a long a organization that saves animals from shelters and all the money goes to the organization.
Adopt a kitten, the are so cute!
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DR BIKE ATTACK (Trike Only) Sun 6/17/18
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Registration closed June 15, 2018 5:00 PM on June 15, 2018 5:00 PM EDT Registration ends June 15, 2018 5:00 PM on June 15, 2018 5:00 PM EDT Registration opens March 8, 2018 12:00 AM on March 8, 2018 12:00 AM EST Registration runs from March 8, 2018 12:00 AM to June 15, 2018 5:00 PM
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5:00PM Check-In Opens
by 6:00PM Classroom
by 6:30 On-Track Sessions
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We already made a reservation for the KOA for the end of October, but then I said I wanted to go again to try to see some fall foliage. I booked a cabin at the KOA in Wilmington and plans were made! We didn't know what peaks we would aim for, since we would have Bernie with us and as always what we hike is weather-dependent.
We decided to try for Mount Colden on Saturday. After asking people what route would be best for dogs, we decided to start at the Loj and go up and back via the Lake Arnold route.
All set to go!
We woke up relatively early on Saturday morning, after a decent night's sleep in our cabin. Bernie was ready for some hiking and we set off from the Loj for a nice start to our hike. It was only 27 degrees, but thankfully it did warm up later on in the day.
A frosty start to the day!
This is the way we go!
I enjoyed the start of our hike from the Loj, we had never hiked from there before, and it was an easy trail to a junction after a mile. We went to the left toward Marcy Dam and the trail was still pretty easy. We stopped at the dam to take some photos and give Bernie some water, and then we crossed over the bridge to continue on with our hike.
Pretty view!
Me and my guy
We had picked the same weekend as a college weekend to go hiking, so there were a bunch of people out on the trails! Thankfully, once we deviated from the trail to Marcy/Phelps, and went toward Colden, we didn't see as many people.
Toward Avalanche camps we go!
Some fall foliage still out
The trail became a bit more rocky at this point, but we were still making good progress.
Hilarious, his butt isn't even touching the ground!
The guys
As I mentioned previously, I had asked on the Aspiring 46ers Facebook page which way up (and down) Colden would be the best while hiking with a dog. Most people expressed that the Lake Arnold route would be better than the Avalanche Pass route (too difficult for most dogs). While Mike wasn't keen on doing an out and back, I decided that it would be best for us while hiking with Bernie and that's the way we went (we will hike Avalanche Pass another time, since it looks amazing!)
Cute family photo!
The show dog
We pushed on once we reached the junction for Avalanche Pass and Lake Arnold. It was still rocky and the wooden planks on the trail were really slick, but we made our way along the route.
What a good hiker dog
This way?
When we arrived at Lake Arnold, we took a bit of a break to check out the lake. The walk through the woods near the lake was a little bit muddy, but not too bad. We were almost to the false summit of Mt. Colden!
Lake Arnold
We saw a couple making their way down the false summit right before we were going up. They told us that it was a bit icy in spots, but that as it was getting warmer out the ice was melting. The woman had on microspikes, but we decided not to put ours on yet.
Pretty walk through the woods
Starting to see the peaks!
The false summit was amazing, and I could see how some people might mistake it for the true summit, and we took in the views. We could see the actual summit of Mt. Colden looming over to the left, so after some photo ops we continued on our way.
Taking in the views
Still some color in the lower elevations
Love him
We actually had to go down again, before we made our way back up. There were some stairs that we had to climb up, but thankfully Bernie made it up them easily since they were true stairs and not ladders (like on the Avalanche Pass route).
Bernie looks so serious
The small rock opening
We had some difficulty making it through a rocky opening on the trail, mainly because of the ice, but all three of us made it through. Mike and I took some time to climb on the rocks and take photos before continuing to the summit.
I love these mountains
King of the mountains
"Why are you up there, dad?"
The summit isn't marked, but we found the rock that has a hole in it from a former marker. We talked to three guys who also made it to the summit (Bernie really just wanted their food) and then we went to explore more of the mountain.
#15 (#6 for Bern)
Happy boys
I wish I could have climbed up on that rock, but I was too scared to try!
I could have taken photos up there forever, but alas, we had to go back to continue on with the rest of our day. I ended up putting on my microspikes to make the hike down to the false summit, and then I took them off. We saw a bunch more people going up as we were coming down.
I love this photo, and this guy!
Happiest in the mountains
Looks more dangerous than it really was
Heading back down through the rock opening, our band photo
Leaving the alpine zone
The trail wasn't flat, it was actually pretty steep. We made our way up it and eventually it flattened out. We could hear the falls and I said that we should check out a small unofficial path that went down in the woods to see if we could get to the bottom of the falls (that we had never seen before).
The trail to Indian Falls
Indian Falls
The path took us right to the falls and I'm glad we decided to check it out! After some photos we went back up to the top and hung out for awhile. There were a bunch of people, including some guys we had started our hike with in the beginning and they remembered Bern.
Still gorgeous the second time there
After some relaxing, we pushed on. We took the Phelps/Tabletop trail back down toward Marcy Dam. Even though we had already hiked this before when we did Tabletop and Phelps last year, it was nice to not do a complete out and back hike. We usually prefer loops if possible!
When we got back to the dam, we knew that we didn't have much longer to hike. Bernie actually picked up the pace and before we knew it we were back at the Loj, and it was still light out!
A beautiful fall day
Love this dog!
Mike and I decided to head over to Heart Lake and check things out over there.
Heart Lake
The aftermath! (And planning a hike for the next day)
Overall we got 14.1 miles in 9 hours and 22 minutes for our 15th high peak! (Ironically, our 15th peak fell on October 15th).


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Unable to start the bluetooth stack service
Hi all,
I am using dell notebook (Inspiron) with windows 7- SP1, 64 bit for the last six months.
I installed the IVT Bluesoleil version 8.0 on this NB, for the blue tooth use, and it was working fine.
However, due to the evaluation version, I had to uninstall it, and revert back to the original BT drivers ( Dell wireless 365 Bluetooth module, etc).
Now after very restart I am receiving an error
ERROR: Unable to start the Bluetooth stack service"
I had searched the net for any solution, and the common actions advised on multiple SITES has been
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Moviehole reports:
I don't know about you but I thought The Chronicles of Riddick sucked. But then, it probably only sucked because there was too much money to play with, Vin Diesel's ego had become inflated and the studio wanted their next big blockbuster franchise to start there and then. Its predecessor, Pitch Black, worked a treat no big stars (at the time), not a lot of money to play with, and one helluva script.
Thankfully, creator David Twohy's plans for a third Riddick movie might see the series return to it's cheap 'n' nasty roots.
Over on his official site, the filmmaker said : All I can say now is "We're talking about it." The DVD numbers were really good - we know that, and some potential financiers know that. But if another movie surfaces, it probably won't be a Universal movie and probably will be an independent movie. Which means we'll have to make it for substantially less than the last installment."
Maybe he'll even be able to convince Diesel to return for less than $5 mill?


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FOXBORO -- Doctors told Adrian Clayborn not to play football.
His mother decided it was safer than letting him hang out on the streets.
The free agent defensive end, who signed with the defending AFC champion New England Patriots last week, developed a condition called Erb's palsy when the nerves in his neck were stretched during childbirth. The damage affects the right side of his body -- his neck, his bicep and his trapezius muscle -- and forces him to work out differently, but doesn't change his play, he said.
"I've learned to compensate when I have to," Clayborn said in a conference call on Wednesday. "And I do what I've got to do to make the plays."
Clayborn, 29, wrote on The Players' Tribune that because of the condition doctors told his mother not to let him play football. But she relented after his older brother was shot and killed.
He also spent most of two seasons on injured reserve, with a popped bicep in the NFC championship game after the 2016 season that had him contemplating retirement.
Instead, he pushed forward.
"Life happens," Clayborn told reporters. "I mean, through the Erb's Palsy or losing my dad and my brother -- it just made me the person I am today. Just got to take the blows when they come and throw a couple back at times. So, just learn how to fight and scrap and learn how to keep going."
A seven-year veteran who played the past three seasons with Atlanta, Clayborn is coming off a career-high 91/2 sacks in 2017.
"That's what people have pigeonholed me in as a third-down player, but I know I can play first, second, third down if need be," he said. "That was my role in Atlanta because that's what they asked me to do, but I mean, I can play all three downs if you ask me."
Although he was on the 2016 Falcons team, he was injured early in the conference title game and missed the Super Bowl, when New England rallied from a 25-point, second-half deficit.
"It was tough to watch, being hurt," Clayborn said. "I don't know if I could have made an impact. I would hope so. I mean, that's my job to do every game, so I would hope I would have been able to make an impact in that game and possibly a different outcome."


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On Achieving Peace: Looking Beyond Religious Divisions
Tess touches on a theme that can be found in many places in the Baha'i literature, the importance of not only tolerance, but understanding, of different religious traditions. -gw
It can be difficult sometimes to identify what is going on with all the different world religions and their sub-divisions. For example as a 'cradle Catholic', I have limited exposure to some other Christian denominations, and none at all to some other faiths such as Baha'i and Shinto.
If we are to hope for any kind of peace in our world, we must try to understand others, what they believe in, how they live and die.
Tess, "Comparative religions and ethical issues," Anchors and masts: Exploring spirituality, friendship and community
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The Energizer brand is synonymous with long-lasting batteries, but they also have a product line of flashlights that are worth a look. One of them is the Hard Case Professional headlight that allows you to work hands-free in dark areas by using 1 of 4 included LED lights. This headlight is perfect for working in basement areas or behind washer/dryers or under sinks. We'd also use it under the hood of our truck or to help change the oil underneath, and if you need an emergency bike light this could come in handy.
The main LED is super bright white and can be diffused from a spot to a wider area. This is the primary light and serves its purpose well. The red LED is easier on the eyes and creates less glare in dark spaces while the green LED helps indentify imperfections and cracks in pipes.
This headlight has been drop tested at 15 feet but it's snug and comfortable fit is maintained by 3 adjustable straps and our test model stayed firmly atop our head. The battery pack is at the back of the head which creates a nice balance as it distributes the weight evenly.
This would also make the perfect gift for someone who has everything as it might not be the first thing on their list but it might end up one of the most indispensable tools in their collection.
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2011 Rugby World Cup Champions
To win a Rugby World Cup Tournament is the ultimate in sporting glory. Just a handful of nations have accomplished this remarkable feat, and New Zealand Post is honouring their victories with the Rugby World Cup Champions set.
Issue information
When the Tournament takes hold of New Zealand in 2011, teams from around the globe will come together with a passion and force that is only seen in international Rugby. Each team will be striving for the premier title of 'Rugby World Cup Champions' - a title bestowed on only four nations in the Tournament's 24-year history.
This premium coin set contains a legal tender coin issued* by each of the past Rugby World Cup winning nations, as well as the Rugby World Cup 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin. With a worldwide mintage of 2011, it not only pays tribute to the winners of the past, but is also the all-encompassing memento of the 2011 Tournament.
* The England coin is a Jersey coin of £5 denomination struck by the Royal Mint.
A premium collection
Just like the coins it contains, the Rugby World Cup Champions set is presented to the highest of quality. Each of the five coins sits inside a beautifully engraved wooden panel. The coins can be displayed in the presentation box or upright with the help of a clever magnetic stand. Both the wooden panel and the stand are housed within a solid premium engraved wooden box.
The set also includes a visually spectacular individually numbered certificate of authenticity. This 12-page booklet has been written by Keith Quinn, one of New Zealand's most recognised sports commentators. It contains in-depth and exciting commentary on the Rugby World Cup Champions and their remarkable journeys towards victory.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the history of Rugby World Cup with the Rugby World Cup Champions set. With a worldwide mintage of 2011, order your set today to avoid disappointment.


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Artist Statement
At the core of my art lives humanity. Our perception of reality is filtered by unique emotions and thoughts and this relationship creates our identity. My artwork strives to express our perceived reality by delving into the relationship between humans and nature. I strive to portray the deep emotional connection that ties human kind to nature in a way that allows for self reflection and an acknowledgment of nature's identity. My representations of landscapes interpret the vibrant environment through my own filters of emotion that give the piece a vulnerable quality that allows the viewers to see the painting in a sensitive and truthful state. In order to capture the lively nature of what I see in a landscape I felt the need to go beyond realism and find a visual language that best captures the emotion, movement and life of an environment. With the creation of every piece I strive to achieve a healing quality and a sense of tranquility as to stimulate a therapeutic visual experience. All of my work strives to humble the viewer and asks them to contemplate their role in the bigger picture of our world.
Artist Bio
Austin Howlett is a Maui raised artist now living and working in Denver Colorado who specializes in oil painting. He derives much of his inspiration from natural environments, people, movement and weather. While attending Colorado College Austin earned a bachelor of art in Art Studio and created a senior thesis show that showcased his landscape oil paintings as well as photography merged with abstract oil paintings. In his work Austin focuses on the subtle art of suggestion rather than forcing his concepts onto his viewers. He loves to create for himself and for others. He finds fulfillment in merging concepts and creating pieces that inspire the imagination.
Laguna Art Gallery
305 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 257-9008
Art Shows
March 30th, 2015. Colorado College. Solo exhibition of my Art studio senior thesis show consisting of oil painting and photo manipulation. Colorado Springs, CO
October 30th, 2015. Redline "One Square Foot Show". Denver, CO
November 21st, 2015. Bell Gallery "Annual Denver Square Foot Art Show". Denver, CO.
February 5th, 2016. Next Gallery "Next Up Show" National Show. Denver, CO. Featured painting: "Unknown Light"
September 24th, 2016. Lone Tree Arts Center "15th Annual Lone Tree Art Expo" Lone Tree, CO. Featured paintings: "Rain Squall" "Fracture"
November 18th, 2016. Littleton Museum "Own an Original Exhibition" Littleton, CO. Featured paintings: "Desert Walkers"( First Prize) "Cloaked"
April 14th, 2017. Lincoln Gallery, "2017 Loveland National Fine Art Show" Loveland, CO. Featured painting: "Infinite"
July 14th, 2017. Core New Art Space, "Contemporary Abstraction" Denver, CO. Featured painting: "Open Perspective"
September 14th, 2017. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, "Art & Conflict" Arvada, CO. Featured painting: "Erasing Our Humanity"
October 11th, 2017. Lone Tree Arts Center, "Lone Tree Art Expo" Lone Tree, CO. Featured painting: "In the Absence of Doubt"
October 13th, 2017. Lincoln Gallery, "Regional Fine Art Show" Loveland, CO. Featured painting:"The Search"
October 14th, 2017. Curtis Center for the Arts, "34th Annual All Colorado Show" Greenwood Village, CO. Featured painting: "Terra Firma"
December 15th, 2017. Kanon Collective, "2017 Bibelot Show" Denver, CO. Featured painting: "Trapped in Light"
April 13th, 2018. Gallery 1505, "Spring Juried Show" Denver, CO. Featured painting: "Old Brother"
April 26th, 2018. Union Colony Civic Center, "52nd Annual National Greeley Art Exhibition and Sale" Greeley, CO. Featured paintings: " "Protected" , "Shelters Built on Men"
September 26th, 2018. Lone Tree Arts Center, " 2018 Lone Tree Art Expo" Lone Tree, CO. Featured painting: "Infinite"
October 5th, 2018. Community College of Aurora, "24th Annual Gateway to the Rockies Art Show" Aurora, CO. Featured paintings: "Protected" , "Depth of Hope"
June 23rd, 2016. City Hall, "Trend, Raw Artist Showcase" Denver, CO.
July 23rd, 2016. Civic Center Park, "Denver International Festival" Denver, CO.
June 10th, 2017. Lyons, "Lyons Art Walk" Lyons, CO.
July 27th, 2017. The Church Nightclub, "Conception A Contemporary Art Show" Denver, CO.
June 9th- 10th, 2018. Santa Fe Plaza, "40th Annual Challenge New Mexico Arts and Crafts Festival" Santa Fe, NM.
June 22nd- 24th, 2018. Expo New Mexico, " 57th Annual New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair" Albuquerque, NM.
Art Commissions
August, 2013. Colorado Springs. One landscape oil painting,
November 2014, Mike Edmonds, Colorado Springs, Dean of Students/Vice President of Student Life. one Landscape Oil painting.
July 2014, Jim Hocking, Colorado Springs. 2 India ink paintings of springboard divers.
July-August 2015, Ellen Walker, Colorado Springs, 5 Landscape oil paintings.
2015, Aimee March Pachon, Colorado Springs, one photo manipulation portrait.
July 2016, Nick Nyberg, Denver, one oil painting of a surreal robot family portrait.
October 2016, Terry and Jennifer Martinez, one oil painting. Abstract representation of a wedding ceremony with a Catholic marriage symbol.
January 2017, Tricia Manley, one oil painting. Abstract grey color palette.
January 2017, Bobbi Kay, one oil painting. Landscape of Piney Lake.
May 9th, 2018, Jason Pachon, one oil painting. Abstract landscape.
June 26th, 2018, Andrew Salazar, two oil paintings. One pet portrait, one landscape.
July 27th, 2018. Steven Otero, one oil painting. Church painting.
October 8th, 2018. Josh Snyder, one oil painting. Terra human painting.
January 27th, 2019. Logan Savidge, one oil painting. Terra human painting.


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The above sign advises visitors that this temple has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. According to the sign, the Golden Pavillion (Kinkakuji) was built between 1185-1332, and burned down in 1950. What you see here is an exact replica which was reconstructed in 1955. The actual temple (below), is called Rokuonji, and was built in 1422.
Above, people toss in money, say a prayer then ring the bell. I have been told that they ring the bell to wake up the gods and get their attention.
According to Psalm 121, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob "will not let your foot slip-- He who watches over you will not slumber" How comforting!
Although it is a rough shot, the above gives you an idea of what is just inside the temple. These gifts are offered to the gods. This shot was difficult to get because, if you look to the right of this picture you will see, many people came to pray at the temple.
The sun came out for only a few seconds and I just happened to have my camera out and ready to shoot.
The name of this pond is Kyoko-chi, which means mirror pond. Even on this overcast day, the reflection on the pond was bright.
I am not sure what you get if your yen lands in the bowl, but not many people got it.
On the first few days of the new year, people flock to the temples to offer their prayers for health and happiness. They can buy prayers/blessings/horoscopes written on slips of paper to satisfy their specific requests. On this day, I saw some people who sounded like North Americans debating over which slips of paper to buy.


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Description:HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server AdapterPart Number(s)
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Overview:The HP NC373F is a high performance PCI Express multifunction network adapter that supports standard or low profile slots in ProLiant servers running over a fiber-optic network environment. The NC373F is a four lane (x4) serial device with 92KB of onboard memory. In addition to delivering Gigabit Ethernet networking, the NC373F supports TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) for Windows only and iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) over a single network connection making it a multifunction Ethernet server adapter.
The NC373F ships with all the advanced server features that ProLiant customers have come to expect, such as support for failover and load balancing, Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE), jumbo frames, large send offload, and multiple VLAN tagging.


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- Erratum
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Erratum to: Interaction of the Yersinia pestis type III regulatory proteins LcrG and LcrV occurs at a hydrophobic interface: correction
- Jyl S Matson1 and
- Matthew L Nilles1Email author
© Matson and Nilles; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2002
- Received: 3 September 2002
- Accepted: 5 September 2002
- Published: 5 September 2002
The original article was published in BMC Microbiology 2002 2:16
In Figure 5 panel B of this article, we reported what was believed to be a mutant of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PAO1) PcrG protein capable of trans-complementing an lcrG mutation. After isolation of PcrG mutants that could trans-complement lcrG, we inadvertently compared our mutated pcrG sequences to the pcrG sequence from P. aeruginosa strain 388 instead of strain PAO1. This error resulted in the incorrect characterization of a PcrG variant described in this paper (PcrG F42L). In fact, the residue at position 42 of PcrG from PAO1 is a leucine, not a phenylalanine. Therefore, we did not have a PcrG mutant, but had a wildtype clone.
This error changes our interpretation of the experiment that tested the trans-complementation of an lcrG strain of Yersinia pestis with PcrG. We reported that our clone of pcrG on plasmid pJM132 could not complement an lcrG strain of Y. pestis (Fig. 5). Discovery of the sequencing error led us to re-sequence several of our pcrG constructs. We found that our original subclone, pJM132, contained a deletion of an adenine residue between the ribosome-binding site and the initiating ATG of pcrG. Our complementing "mutant" on pJM133 (Fig. 5) contains the deleted adenine. This result suggests that the failure of pJM132 to complement is due to an expression problem. Therefore, we now conclude that pcrG from P. aeruginosa PAO1 complements an lcrG strain of Y. pestis. We apologize for the error.
Authors' Affiliations
- Matson JS, Nilles ML: Interaction of the Yersinia pestis type III regulatory proteins LcrG and LcrV occurs at a hydrophobic interface. BMC Microbiol. 2002, 2: 16-10.1186/1471-2180-2-16.PubMed CentralView ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article: verbatim copying and redistribution of this article are permitted in all media for any purpose, provided this notice is preserved along with the article's original URL.


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Conservation in the 21st Century
The challenge to protect our natural resources and environment in the 21st century was reflected in the words of Sam Hamilton, former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director, when he wrote: "We must act now, as if the future of fish and wildlife and people hangs in the balance – for indeed, all indications are that it does."
This call to action is in response to the unprecedented changes in land-use and climate. To be successful the conservation community must begin to plan and work at a landscape-level. Even more importantly, we must engage a diversity of partners -- both public and private -- to leverage resources and chart a more sustainable path forward in order to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.


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Eleftheria Eleftheriou took time out of a recent Australian tour which was backed by the Star Music Group, to visit the Melbourne based Star Music head quarters. Eleftheria, performed a
RRT Live gets the STUDIOPIMPS treatment to rock an amazing remix of the electronic bands latest hit. Indonesian electronic dance band RRT Live collaborated with SUpastar Records production team STUDIOPIMPS
Dance Production Team STUDIOPIMPS present their 2014 remix of the recent Pop release "Sugar High" by the beautiful and talented emerging pop star 'Ming Bridges'. ??"Sugar High" is a catchy


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Coal Gangue Crusher In Production Line - Chinaprice: contact company for price
The coal gangue crusher with low energy consumption and high using level will become the main machine in green and environmental friendly development.
Material Introduction Coal Gangue is a kind of solid thing that is produced in the process of coal mining and washing. As a lower carbon content and harder material than coal material, coal gangue is a dark gray stone produced with coal steam in the process of making coal. It includes excavation of waste rock in roadway, the waste rock produced from the roof, floor and sandwich during the excavation and waste rock selected in the process of washing coal.
Flow Chart of Coal Gangue Production Line with 150-200t/h
Coal gangue mined from coal mine is concretely transformed into crushing site and shaped into size by feeding, crushing, and screening machines and then added some other materials to form a new type of energy saving materials with coal gangue brick machine.
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Each Department has a global allocation of funds to support researchers' missions during the calendar year. The sums available for individual researchers will differ according to departmental rules.
A researcher applying for funding must refer to his/her departmental rules or contact the Departmental Assistant.
The Mission Order Request must be completed, signed by the applicant, countersigned by the supervisor and handed in person to the Departmental Assistant.
All relevant documents required by the applicant's Department to justify the Mission Order Request (including registration fees) must be attached to the form before submitting it for approval by the Head of Department.
Please note that as from May 2017 a policy to ensure the safety and security of Staff members and Researchers when they are on a mission has been approved. (EUI Policy on Risk Missions)
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Clinical Background
Entry inhibitors target the process by which HIV-1 enters the host cell. This viral entry process requires the use of the CD4 receptor and 1 of 2 chemokine coreceptors, CCR5 or CXCR4, located on the host cell-surface membrane. HIV-1 virions that use CCR5 are called R5-tropic and those using CXCR4 are called X4-tropic. Viral mixtures using both coreceptors are called dual- or mixed-tropic. R5-tropic viruses are more common in treatment-naive patients. In contrast, X4-tropic viruses are found in only about 13% of recent seroconverters1 but in up to 50% of treatment-experienced patients and those with advanced disease.2
Selzentry® (maraviroc [MVC]) is the first CCR5 antagonist to obtain FDA approval. MVC binds to the CCR5 coreceptor, thereby inhibiting coreceptor binding of R5-tropic HIV-1 virions. Clinical trials using a phenotypic assay to determine HIV-1 tropism showed that MVC is not effective against X4- or dual/mixed-tropic HIV-1.3 Thus, tropism testing should be performed before initiating MVC therapy and may also be considered for patients who exhibit virologic failure while taking a CCR5 antagonist.4
Genotypic and phenotypic HIV-1 coreceptor tropism testing requires adequate levels of HIV-1 RNA (typically ≥1,000 copies/mL). Because successful antiretroviral therapy can suppress HIV-1 RNA to well below this level, patients receiving suppressive therapy may not have enough RNA for tropism to be determined. One option in such cases is to test for HIV-1 proviral DNA in whole blood or peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
Proviral HIV-1 DNA refers to HIV-1 DNA that has integrated into the host genome of infected T-lymphocytes. Because proviral DNA persists despite suppressive therapy, it can be used to determine tropism status when HIV-1 RNA is undetectable.5 Although X4 sequences are more commonly found in proviral DNA than RNA, several studies have found a high degree of concordance between proviral DNA and RNA tropism predictions.5-7 Proviral DNA sequence analysis thus provides an attractive route to determine tropism status for patients considering a switch to an MVC-containing regimen (eg, to simplify or intensify a regimen) while still fully suppressed.5 Although current US guidelines indicate that proviral testing can be used to determine tropism in patients with undetectable viral load, they note that the clinical utility of this approach has not yet been determined.4
This test is for patients with a viral load <1,000 HIV RNA copies/mL. For patients with a viral load ≥1,000 HIV-1 copies/mL, refer to test code 94014, HIV-1 Coreceptor Tropism, Ultradeep Sequencing.
Individuals Suitable for Testing
Interpretive Information
CCR5 antagonists such as MVC are not recommended for patients infected with dual/mixed- or X4-tropic HIV-1.3 Thus, alternative therapy should be considered if the net tropism assessment result is "DM/X4" or "X4." A net tropism assessment of "R5" is consistent with eligibility for treatment with a CCR5 antagonist.
Individuals infected with X4-tropic or dual/mixed-tropic HIV-1 are more likely to have a lower CD4 cell count, higher viral load, and more rapid progression to AIDS than individuals without an X4-tropic population.8,9
Because fewer tropism data are available for non-B subtypes, tropism determination for these subtypes may have a greater degree of uncertainty.
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
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Any kind of change is scary, but when it comes to a complete career transition… that is terrifying!
My story begins with an enthusiastic recent college graduate (me). I was so eager to enter in the field of case management, but I quickly realized that the field was not for me – see this post on how to recognize you need a career change. I recognized that I was not happy, and it was showing through to my peers and clients.
I didn't know where to begin with a career transition. Case management was my comfort zone… all that I knew. I sat down and evaluated my current career and what I wanted out of a career, out of life. Many of the "steps" outlined in this post sort of – fell into place and landed me to where I am today. I made this much needed career change, and you can too!
Here are the 5 things that I recommend that you do to ensure a smooth career transition.
Recognize your passions
First, you must evaluate your current career. What do you like? What do you dislike? Make a mental list… or an actual written list! What is missing from your career? What else are you looking for?
Start with these questions. Don't stop until you have answered each one to the fullest. These answers will guide you to what actually makes you happy, and potentially what career is "right" for you.
Gain experience
It is necessary to start gaining experience right away! I don't mean quit your job now and start your new career tomorrow – if only that were reality – what I mean is find some way to gain experience similar to your newfound career.
This was by far the hardest part of making the career transition. I had to give up a lot of time with my family and friends in order to achieve this goal. Not only was I attending school full-time, I had the opportunity to participate in a graduate assistantship at the HR office of my University. That didn't mean I could quit my case management job just yet, but it was a step in the right direction to my new career.
I understand that school is not always an option. Try gaining experience with internships, externships, volunteering… the possibilities are endless. Don't be afraid to network and connect with local businesses. Ask about participating in opportunities in the area of interest… Networking is a very powerful tool!
Utilize your experience to the fullest
Just because you landed an internship or started volunteering doesn't mean you are automatically going to gain valuable experience. You get what you put in… this saying applies to this situation perfectly!
During my assistantship, I made sure to ask to help anywhere I could. I saw every task as a new learning opportunity. My mind is wired to constantly think, "How can I add value to my resume?" And I go out and get it! Offering to do something extra shows initiative and opens up a new door to learn.
Revamp your resume and cover letter
Your experience will be a great addition to your resume to help you land that new job in your new career, but 6 months of volunteer experience may not cut it (and who has time to waste when you absolutely HAVE to get out of your current job?)
Rethink your job tasks from your previous job experience. How can you relate them to the career you are seeking?
I was able to showcase my time management, crisis intervention, and my ability to help find resources from my case management job and relate them to how they would help in human resources. I was confident in my ability to make these skills "transferrable."
Don't forget to make your cover letter uniform and really elaborate on your experiences and special projects you were a part of. For more answers to your resume and cover letter questions, visit the Resume or Cover Letters page.
Determination, organization, consistency, commitment.
Okay, okay… that's four more things, but they are all closely related. During your career transition journey, it is important to maintain all four of these.
In my experience, when I was ready to start applying to new opportunities, I made sure to hold on to these four traits. I applied to over 30 positions within a 2 week period, and although I didn't hear back from most, I was still determined and kept pushing through. Be sure to keep a log of where you apply and the activity from your applications. This organization will help you with your search tremendously! Be consistent and never stop applying. And make sure you stay committed. You worked so hard to get to this point… never give up!


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One of 21 Porsche 907s built at the Porsche Race Department in Stuttgart, they were produced in both long (L) and short (K) tail configuration. Chassis 007 is recorded as a short tail car produced with 2,195cc 8 cylinder 771/1 engine (also numbered 007) and completed on the 1st March 1967 when it was road registered as S-ZL 855.
907-007 was a Porsche works entry at the 1967 Brands Hatch BOAC 6 Hours driven by Hans Hermann and Jochen Neerpach finishing 4th behind the 7 litre Chaparral. The next outing was the Nurburgring 600km where 907-007 was just used in practice and then in 1968 it was back at Brands Hatch for testing prior to the BOAC 6 Hours. The final Porsche works outing was the 1968 Targa Florio again as the testing "Muletto", the 1,250km racked up by 907-007 keeping the practice miles off the winning 907.
Now retired from the works team 907-007 was transferred from the Porsche Racing Department to Porsche's Department PBL for exhibition on 20th December 1968. At the end of 1969 it was sold to longtime Porsche entrant Karl von Wendt's stable alongside his two other 907s.
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We loved Cambodia, and we took a lot of pictures. So many pictures in fact, I am having a hard time working up the courage to sort through them and start organizing. So for today's Travel Tuesday I thought I would just post a few of my favorite pictures of the temples we were able to visit in the Angkor Wat compound.
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Sneak Peak of Angkor Wat
We loved Cambodia, and we took a lot of pictures. So many pictures in fact, I am having a hard time working up the courage to sort through them and start organizing. So for today's Travel Tuesday I thought I would just post a few of my favorite pictures of the temples we were able to visit in the Angkor Wat compound.
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Impressive indeed! I particularly like the picture of Angkor Wat from afar with the lake in the foreground. And I can totally relate to you. When I'm on vacation I have a hard time afterwards figuring out what to post and when to post it too so I mostly just post my favourite pictures of the trip first ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks girl! I like that picture as well. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that takes their time posting after a trip. I feel guilty, but I don't want to ever feel burdened by my blog, so I just take my time. Thanks for reading!Delete
That's how I feel every time we come back from a trip. I dread moving the pictures from my camera to computer because I know the sifting through and organizing will take days! I'm looking forward to reading about your trip, though!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Sarah- I really am looking forward to writing about it, but it's just going to be a slow going process.Delete
Yes - impressive!! Looking forward to reading more :)ReplyDelete
Oh my word. I'm so jealous that you got to go to Angkor Wat! I've dreamed of doing that for so long! I'm happy I stumbled across your blog via Travel Tuesday so I can live vicariously through you and your upcoming Cambodia posts :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Yay! I'm happy you stumbled as well. I'll have to stumble to yours as well. Going to Angkor Wat was one of the best experiences I've ever had. Looking at the pictures I can't believe I got to go. I hope you get there one day!Delete
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Those are definitely impressive, sounds like you guys had a good time in Cambodia! It always takes me a few days to get back into the swing of things as well after a trip.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks girl! I really love traveling and seeing all new places, but I could do without the actual plane ride and time change issues that happen- not to mention all the stuff that piles up while you're gone! But I really think it's all worth it. :)Delete
Oh I remember the heat of Cambodia so well! Everyday when we got back from exploring the ruins we would be drenched in sweat and each drink two huge, ice cold water bottles! I loved exploring the temples though [and watching those troublesome monkeys]!ReplyDeleteReplies
Luckily- I had read how bad the heat would be, so I was somewhat prepared mentally. But really it was hot! I was always torn between wanting to see another temple to wanting to go back to the hotel and jump in the pool.Delete
So impressive!!! I hate when I take photos of amazing places and the photo never does it justice. Very cool place tho!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Katie! Angkor Wat really was amazing.Delete
I've been home for a month since my last adventure and still have hundreds of photos to go through, so trust me you are not alone! I visited Cambodia in 2010 and loved exploring Angkor, especially Bayou temple (I think that's the name for the one with all the faces). Which was your favourite?ReplyDelete
I loved Bayon temple- It was by far my favorite temple! I'm glad you liked it as well. Cambodia was never on my top travel list, but I'm so glad we did it.Delete
I love taking photos and having the memories, but I could do without the hassle of organizing them when I get back!
It's quite impressive. I honestly can't take my eyes off the statues. I'm looking forward to your detailed post. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Rachel! It was amazing walking throughout the temples.Delete
Well, all I can say is your sneak peak has left me wanting more!ReplyDelete
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Thanks Claire! I've been having a blast posting about our trip. It was a great place to visit.Delete
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Adoption is a beautiful thing. It's inspiring, rewarding and incredibly challenging. Adoption is a wonderful way to build a family out of love. But as fantastic as it is, adoption is also hard for everyone involved. If you go through with it, you will go to classes and counselors and professionals that will prepare you for this amazing, blissful and at times frustrating path. But no matter how thorough they are, you will run into unexpected things. All parenthood is like that. Here are some things you should know if you are considering adopting.
1. Adoption always means loss – Many of us have this idealized, rosy version of adoption. But no matter how wonderful it is, it always means loss, and you'll have to deal with that. Even if you get your baby in the hospital and the mother is absolutely happy to sign over the parenting rights, there is loss involved. The biological parents will feel that loss. The baby's extended family will feel that loss. Your child will feel that loss. Even you might feel the loss of not having carried him in your body. Even in "best case scenarios", there are emotional scars that come with adoption. And you will have to deal with them in order to help your child deal with his own.
2. Most people will be supportive, but some will not – Luckily, most people in the world are wonderful humans that will be happy for you and your family and will provide you with the comfort and support every new parent needs. Some people, however, will make snide comments. They will be passive-aggressive or will let you know that you are not a "real" family. Those people are not worth your time. If they are being rude or malicious, it's not your duty to educate them, you can just ignore them. When you are hurt by them, turn to your supportive friends and family, you will feel better.
3. Get the supportive people in your life to visit you when you bring your child home – It doesn't matter if you are coming home from the hospital, the airport or the foster house, make sure there's somewhere there to greet you and your new child. It doesn't matter if the child is a baby or 13 years old, you need the special people in your life to be there. It will help mark the event as the special, wonderful milestone that it is. You just became a parent! Celebrate with your loved ones and welcome your child to the family. Baby showers, gifts for the baby and other "new baby" rituals are also very appropriate and will make you feel without a doubt like you are creating a real family, despite what some will tell you.


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Fall Out Boy and Paramore are set to share the stage this summer — but no kind of "Misery Business" is to be had between the two biggest names in alt rock.
"Any competition is friendly competition," Hayley Williams, the lead singer for Paramore, said in a media press conference call.
The bands are slated to park their co-headline Monumentour at Cincinnati's annual Bunbury Music Festival Saturday, playing back-to-back slots on the main stage.
Pete Wentz, bass player for Fall Out Boy, said in a separate media press conference call that the tour will be different for the band, as it's their first co-headline tour in a long time.
"(Both bands are) limited by that, and the bar is raised by that," Wentz said. "Limited in the way that we share the stage equally, time-wise and what we put on the stage, and that kind of stuff."
Wentz called Paramore an act that could close the show on their own, and he knows Fall Out Boy will be playing in front of many Paramore fans.
However, Williams said she isn't worried about a rivalry: It's more about both bands doing their best.
"I know they (Fall Out Boy) are going to put on an amazing show, and, to me, that's important," Williams said. "If both bands aren't bringing their A-game, then we're doing our fans an injustice."
The reason Paramore and Fall Out Boy had never toured together until now, Wentz said, was because of timing. To him and Williams, it's a big deal that they finally are able to make it work, as their fans have been asking for this for a while.
"For me, the tour is a long time coming," Williams said, adding that both bands grew from the "same scene," and they share a lot of the same fans.
Fall Out Boy hasn't officially started working on any new music. However, the band is looking into doing projects that are different.
"We're far more open now to doing something that's, like, probably outside of what people would consider our genre or who we are," Wentz said.
The band's genre has evolved over the years, and Fall Out Boy is working on doing the same.
"It's more about creating something that will exist in Fall Out Boy's legacy and less so thinking of things that are going to be so immediate," Wentz said.
As for Paramore, Williams said the band has redefined who they are by broadening their horizons, a product of discovering that they don't have to meet anyone's expectations.
"We always have to be good, and we always need to be better than we were the last time around, but Paramore is (bassist) Jeremy (Davis), (guitarist) Taylor (York) and Hayley, so it's whoever we are in that given moment," Williams said. "If next year we put out an album or make an album that is all pop songs or is all heavy songs or funk like 'Ain't It Fun,' I just don't think there are any rules anymore."
As for the band's upcoming tour, Williams said she hopes Paramore can make an impact on their fans.
She said if Paramore isn't getting up on stage, looking their fans in the eyes and making them feel known, then the members are missing the point of why they are in the band.
"If you're coming out to a show, we don't know what you're leaving behind at home or what you're going home to after that night, and it could be the best thing, or it could be the worst thing," Williams said. "So our job is just to make sure our fans know, and people coming out to our show know, that they are seen and they are heard and they are important to us."
Bill Donabedian, the founder of the Bunbury Music Festival, which is currently in its third year, said the fest is "very excited to have both on as co-headliners for the Saturday of this year's festival."
Bunbury Music Festival kicks off Friday and goes to Sunday at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove in Cincinnati. Paramore is set to perform on the main stage at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, and Fall Out Boy is set to take the main stage at 10 p.m. Ticket prices vary from $69 to $580 and can be purchased on Bunbury's website.


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text: (FROM VARIETY) – Alec Baldwin has joined Cameron Diaz, Dakota Fanning, and Elle Fanning in My Sister's Keeper, director Nick Cassavetes' adaptation of Jodi Picoult's novel for New Line. Baldwin will play the attorney who represents a child (Elle Fanning) who is suing her parents for emancipation on the grounds that they bred her to be a genetic match that could help her cancer-ridden sister (Dakota Fanning). The girl's mother (Diaz) is a former trial lawyer and represents herself in court. Baldwin's other current feature projects include voicing a character in Madagascar 2. His NBC series, 30 Rock, has halted production due to the writers' strike. (Variety)


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Minor Spoilers: Awesome New Images from TTT Exhibit - Weapons and Heraldry!
Empire Movies has put up some really cool new images from a Two Towers exhibit. They include the weapons used in the film and the heraldry used in the film. To check them out, CLICK HERE.
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Polishing a fork
Sure, this might not be the most epic post. Then again, if you've got a lot of forks to polish… I'm just sayin'.
I haven't done any work with metal yet, so I thought I'd give it a go. Nothing major here, just trying a few polishing accessories. I used a standard stainless steel fork that was in a decent enough shape overall, though it was covered in small scuffs and scratches from years of use. I'll let the picture do the talking first: Continue reading


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Bridging almost a century of Brazilian art, Visions of Brazil: Reimagining Modernity from Tarsila to Sonia at Blum & Poe in New York (30 April–22 June 2019), hosted in collaboration with Mendes Wood DM, offers a rereading of Brazilian Modernism through the works of artists practising at different times, from the 20th century through to the...
In 1969, Horikawa Michio, schoolteacher and member of the artist collective GUN (Group Ultra Niigata), filled out the customs paperwork to mail a one-kilogram river stone from Niigata, the proverbial 'backside of Japan', to President Nixon. In return, Horikawa received a thank you note for this 'most unusual Christmas gift'—a muted anti-war...
'He was not a "political" kind of person. He just wanted to be honest and straight. But it was not easy in Korea to live like that,' writes curator Kim Inhye on artist Yun Hyong-keun. For much of his life, Yun lived in proximity to some of the most tumultuous moments in modern Korean history, from which he emerged as a pioneer of abstract...
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