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Analyst Firm Says EMC Leads Worldwide Market for Purpose-Built Backup Appliances
News Summary:
- EMC announces it is the leading provider of disk-based backup appliances, according to the new IDC Worldwide Purpose Built Backup Appliance 2010-2015 Market Analysis and Forecast, 2010 Vendor Shares report (May 2011).D
- During 2010, EMC commanded a sizeable 64.2% share of the Purpose Built Backup Appliances (PBBAs) market according to IDC.
- EMC products in the PBBA category include Avamar and Data Domain systems as well as technologies from the EMC acquisition of Bus-Tech, Inc., in November of 2010.
EMCWORLD 2011—LAS VEGAS—May 10, 2011—EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader ininformation infrastructure solutions, announced that EMC® is the leading provider of disk-based backup appliances, according to the new IDC Worldwide Purpose Built Backup Appliance 2010-2015 Market Analysis and Forecast, 2010 Vendor Shares report (May 2011). During the year 2010, EMC commanded a sizeable lead in the Purpose Built Backup Appliances (PBBAs) market in terms of both revenue and raw capacity shipped. The new report, which addresses both open systems and mainframe attached products, also points to continued robust customer adoption of disk-based backup appliances over the next five years. Mainstay products from EMC in the PBBA category include Avamar® and Data Domain® systems as well as mainframe attached disk-based backup products that incorporate technologies from the EMC acquisition of Bus-Tech®, Inc., in November of 2010.
- At the close of 2010, EMC was confirmed as the revenue share leader commanding 64.2% of the nearly $1.7 billion spent on PBBA solutions.
- EMC held the top share position in terms of total worldwide PBBA capacity with 52.7% of the raw TBs shipped.
- IDC anticipates the worldwide PBBA market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6% over the next five years, totaling well over $3.6 billion by the close of 2015. By contrast, over the same period, IDC expects Data Protection & Recovery (backup) software revenue to grow by 5.2% 1, and tape automation revenue to continue to shrink (-7.9%) 2.
- IDC's forecast for PBBA capacity shipped calls for a 78.1% CAGR through the close of 2015 as customers continue to forego investments in their tape infrastructure in favor of disk-based backup appliances.
Industry Analyst Quote
"IDC research indicates that over the past several years, the customer drivers for increased investment in PBBA solutions result from the need to improve backup window time, provide faster restore and recovery times, and enable seamless integration with existing backup applications. In addition, the accelerated adoption of virtual servers and desktops are causing IT organizations to review and modernize their data protection architectures and processes with PBBA solutions."
-- Robert Amatruda, research director data protection and recovery at IDC.
EMC Executive Quote
"EMC has been aggressively pursuing the emerging market for storage systems built specifically to protect backup and archive data for most of the decade. This new study shows the benefit of that focus. Over time, we believe these systems will play an even bigger role than backup software frameworks in enterprise data protection. Customers are proving that they value protection storage appliances as the simplest, most efficient consolidation point for backup/recovery."
--William "BJ" Jenkins, President, EMC Backup Recovery Systems Division
To track the latest EMC World 2011 happenings visit www.emc.com/emcworld2011
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at www.EMC.com.
1IDC Document #224526: Worldwide Data Protection and Recovery Software 2010-2014 Forecast, August 2010.
2IDC Document #223182: Tape Automation Worldwide Forecast 2010-2014, April 2010.
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ACCESS Texas
Everything's bigger in Texas, even corporate event planning. And now, with the recent alignment of premier Texas event planner Outstanding Productions and national destination management powerhouse ACCESS Destination Services (ACCESS), professionals looking to meet in the Lone Star state have even bigger, better things to look forward to.
One Name, One Vision, One Company
Jeff Davis cofounded Outstanding Productions in 1997 with business partner Robert Hayden. The company quickly established itself for its creativity, enthusiasm and personalized service. With the addition of industry guru Patty Phelps, the company grew into one of the most successful destination management companies in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Creating custom programs for each client, Outstanding Productions established a proven track record of designing, planning and executing innovative events. Though proud of the Outstanding Productions brand and reputation, Davis and his entire team saw the strategic value of aligning with the ACCESS brand and expanding the company's national reach. By October 2012 the deal was final and Outstanding Productions became ACCESS Texas, combining national reach with local expertise for the benefit of their clients and industry partners.
ACCESS Destination Services was established in 1970 as California Leisure Consultants. In 2000 the company changed its name to better reflect the services it provides. Since then, ACCESS has been expanding nationwide. Chris Lee, DMCP and CEO of ACCESS, has spent 30 years in the business as a second-generation owner and operator. His father, Phil Lee, started California Leisure Consultants in Southern California and is credited with coining the term "destination management company," or DMC as it's known in the industry.
Eleven ACCESS offices throughout the U.S. – located in Arizona, Chicago, South Florida, Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Northern California, Orange County, Palm Springs, San Diego and now Texas – give meeting planners "access" to the best corporate event in each destination. Over 100 full-time and up to 700 part-time total employees combine to generate more than $40 million annually as one of the premier destination management companies in the nation. The company is consistently ranked a Top 25 worldwide in its industry.
When Lee approached Davis and Hayden about aligning with ACCESS, it was a win-win situation. "I was attracted by Outstanding Production's creativity, level of customer service, and attention to detail," says Lee. "They have high-caliber team and are as committed to service in Texas as we are in the rest of the country." Lee realized that it was a big decision for Outstanding. "To give up your brand name is a really big deal," reflects Lee. "Unlike cobranded organizations, where member companies come and go, ACCESS is a long-term commitment among like-minded owners."
With that in mind, Davis posed the decision to his Outstanding Productions' team, select clients and industry partners and gauged the reaction of these industry veterans. The response was overwhelmingly positive. It was definitely a team decision based on understanding Chris' vision and the value of the ACCESS national presence. "Our new ACCESS alliance allows us to participate nationally in a way that we never would have been able to do before," reinforces Phelps, ACCESS Texas Vice President of Sales. "With our pre-existing hotel partnerships, being a part of a national team like ACCESS's significantly expands our reach!"
Lee explains further, saying, "Each individual ACCESS office has certain limitations locally, but when combined with the other ACCESS offices together, we can spread our spheres of influence much wider. It's like a marketing multiplier. Our alliance allows us to leverage relationships, expertise and resources for the benefit of our shared clients."
The newly branded ACCESS Texas also incorporates the capabilities of Outstanding Productions' associated companies, including Fauxcades Inc., a décor and prop company; OP Online Express, LLC, an online meeting and event services company; and valuable hotel partnerships.
Both Davis and Lee place high value on team members and client relationships. "It was important to me that [Jeff and I] shared the same vision for the future, values, commitment to customer service, and culture of how we treat our people," says Lee. "Having a strong team is the most important aspect of serving the customer ... First, and foremost, is the desire to serve the customer. Things like market share and profit just tend to follow."
To announce the change, Lee and Davis reached out to have one-on-one conversations with major clients, hotel partners, vendors, assuring them that not only would they still receive the same consistency of experience, but also their service would continue to be superlative. "Being around since 1970, we have client relations that go back 20 to 30 years," explains Lee. "We made a lot of personal phone calls and sent emails to let people know what was happening and get their blessing."
Vendor, partner and client relationships are crucial to the industry. The management of ACCESS Texas understands this, and its personal touch paid off. "It was very important to all of our partners that our team members and culture remain the same," says Davis. "In retrospect, they weren't concerned about the 'name change' as much as we thought. We reached out to many clients and an overwhelming majority reacted positively about the name change, especially since we were becoming a part of such a successful ACCESS brand!"
A Bigger Party
Part of ACCESS' added value is being a one-stop shop for clients' destination management needs. From devising creative concepts to coordinating transportation logistics, corporate social responsibility programs and recreational activities, ACCESS coordinates one-of-a-kind events from start to finish. ACCESS can pull off any theme, anytime, anywhere, working in a sightseeing tour, a beach party with a fireworks display, a Texas-sized ranch party, a battle of the bands, a sports outing or anything else imaginable.
"As a team, we all feel we are doing what we were put on this earth to do," enthuses Davis. "This branch of the service industry is always full of new and exciting experiences! One of the reasons for the success of our company is we take the destination management event style to another level. We strive to customize each event to the client's needs and we are very passionate about every single aspect of the DMC program!"
At the end of 2012, ACCESS Texas even took home two awards – Best Corporate Event Over $200,000 and Best Event Design-Décor $25,000-$75,000 – from the International Special Events Society's Texas Star Awards.
Future Events
ACCESS Texas is taking advantage of its new and long-term synergies to combat the recent economic downturn, which took a toll on event budgets. "We kept our relationships in place, and developed new opportunities introduced through the partnership," shares Phelps. "When business rebounded it came back two to threefold for us. Our clients are involved in virtually every segment of the economy... and we work alongside them whether they're celebrating or strategizing or training. In the last four years we've seen and experienced cautious optimism."
As clients regroup from the recent economic uncertainty, ACCESS Texas will offer them one-stop event management and access to the best of the Southwest, with its star-filled skies, golden prairies, historic sites and vibrant cities. Combining creativity, longevity and superlative service, ACCESS Destination Services and ACCESS Texas are partners in delivery of extraordinary programs for a discerning clientele.

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The Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) presents BRINK v1, on view in the Mills Gallery from February 13-April 13, 2014.
BRINK v1, curated by Lexi Lee Sullivan, brings together four artists collaborative to explore ideas of itinerancy in contemporary photographic practices. These photographs build on the rich artistic lineages of travel, documentary and street photography, and show the influence of inspired peripatetics from Walt Whitman to the Beat poets, in prints that seem similarly unrooted. It is the first in a series of exhibitions dedicated to the emerging art in the Northeast and organized around a theme or subject determined by the invited curator.
BRINK v1 features the work of Cole Caswell, Nelson Chan, Georgie Friedman, Houseboat Press and Scott Patrick Wiener.
Mills Gallery Hours:
Wednesdays: 12-5pm
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Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 12-9pm
Sundays: 12-5pm
Opening Reception
Thursday, February 13| 6-8
Solar Exposures Workshop with Scott Patrick Wiener
Saturday, March 15| 1-3pm
Panel Discussion: Itinerant Photography
Thursday, March 20| 7pm
Hands-on Bookmaking Workshop with Houseboat Press
Saturday, April 5| 1-3pm
at Mills Gallery a the Boston Center for the Arts
551 Tremont Street
Boston, United States
- Bookshop Event: Childrens Bookmaking Party & Soberscove Press Book Launch
Event on 2014-03-15 14:00:00
To celebrate the launch of the new Artists Board Book series, published by Graham grantee Soberscove Press, the Graham Foundation Bookshop will be hosting a special event for children inside Judy Ledgerwoods immersive installation, Chromatic Patterns for the Graham Foundation. This innovative series consists of 5 individually-authored books that playfully combine the conventions of the artists book with those of childrens board books. On March 15, 2014, children of all ages are invited to create their own board books, finding inspiration in the pattern, color, and ornament of Ledgerwoods vibrant wall painting and the Foundations historic Prairie-style Madlener House. Co-sponsored by Poetry magazine, the launch event will also include an artist-lead activity by Jessie Mott, author of Animals Dreaming.
Soberscove's Artists' Board Books are sold individually, as well as in a Limited Edition Boxed Set. Titles include:
Animals Dreaming by Jessie Mott
Dunes at Noons by Brad Tucker
Food Face by Carrie Solomon
Mountain Ocean Sun by David Brainard
A Sunny Day for Flowers by Zehra Khan and Tim Winn
Soberscove Press seeks to make available art-related materials that fill a gap in the literature, are difficult to access, or are created in collaboration with artists. Our publications are intended for a general readership that thrives on intellectual curiosity and visual pleasure.
Jessie Mott is a Chicago-based visual artist and writer whose work employs a menagerie of human, animal, and celestial forms. Motts work has been included in many solo and group exhibitions. Her collaborative animations with the artist and writer Steve Reinke have been screened nationally and internationally, and will be included in the upcoming 2014 Whitney Biennial. Mott received a MFA from Northwestern University and a BFA from New York University.
Founded in Chicago by Harriet Monroe in 1912, POETRY is the oldest monthly devoted to verse in the English-speaking world. Harriet Monroes Open Door policy, set forth in volume 1 of the magazine, remains the most succinct statement of POETRYs mission: to print the best poetry written today, in whatever style, genre, or approach. The magazine established its reputation early by publishing the rst important poems of T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Marianne Moore, Wallace Stevens, H.D., William Carlos Williams, Carl Sandburg, and other now-classic authors. In succeeding decades it has presentedoften for the rst timeworks by virtually every significant poet of the twentieth century.
at Graham Elliot
217 Huron
Chicago, United States
- Catbird Lane
Event on 2014-03-09 11:30:00
Catbird Lane New and Improved
Purchase your all inclusive ticket into Catbird Lane and let us do all the work for you!
Local DJ's will entertain inside the Catbird Lane area. Exclusive private marquees for corporate or social groups from 20 to 200 guests. Catbird Lane has its own private track viewing area just a short stroll away. Patrons are urged to decorate their private marquees and can discuss these options further. Balloons and other flyaway material are not permitted.
Smaller groups are also encouraged and can be accommodated in a Shared Marquee, tables cater for 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 people. Private marquees cater for a minimum of 20 people. If an odd number is required please book through Ticketek on 6208 0180 or at a Ticketek agency, payment must be made at time of booking.
Package Inclusions:
– Complimentary admission;
– Access to Catbird Lane, private marquee or reserved table in Catbird Shared
– Shared bar with a 5 hour standard beverage package and RTD spirits;
– A delicious central buffet menu; (Menu details available shortly);
– Racebooks; and
– Televisions, ACTTAB, Bookmakers and amenities close by, security and a fantastic lively atmosphere!
Terms and Conditions
– Bookings are essential.
– Bookings close Friday 21 February 2014 due to catering and infrastructure arrangements.
– Theming and decorating of marquees is encouraged however prior approvals are required.
– No flyaway material or balloons in outdoor areas are permitted.
– Refunds on Cancellations – Conditions apply.
– Alcohol and sharp utensils are not permitted to be brought in to the race course.
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The Auburn Wesley Cooperative Parish
The Auburn Wesley Cooperative Parish
The Parish ministry is a group of 3 churches around Auburn that are being pastored by Rev. Dr. Anna Crews Camphouse along with a team of student pastors. The Parish ministry seeks to provide these students with the opportunity to be involved in ministry in local churches and provide these churches with vital and engaging new opportunities, and all students are welcome to attend.
Rev. Dr. Anna Crews Camphouse
Armstrong UMC (blue pin)
7644 Wire Road
Auburn, AL 36830
Service: 8:30 AM
Loachapoaka UMC (green pin)
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Loachapoka, AL
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Amrod, South Africa's leading importer and brander of corporate and promotional clothing and gifts, will be consolidating their head office in the Waterfall Commercial District. Other buildings in the area include Angel Shack, Cummins, Dräger and MB Technologies (Tarsus).
On the corner of N3 and M1
Easy access from Woodmead and the K01
± 37 000m2
Office GLA
7 500m2
Warehouse GLA
VNA warehouse 11 000m2
Standard warehouse 19 000m2
Construction started
October 2015
Construction completed
January 2017
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Latitude: 26° 3.100'S
Longitude: 28° 5.850'E
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Amrod sod-turning ceremony
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Dec 28th, 2018
Basic Soufflé Omelet
From: American Egg Board
Quick Facts
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.
Total: 30 min.
For a sweet soufflé omelet, substitute a pinch of sugar for the salt. Fill with preserves or fruit. Top with powdered sugar or dessert sauce.
- 4 eggs, at room temperature, separated
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (or lemon juice)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp butter (or vegetable oil)
- Heat oven to 350°F. Combine egg whites, water, and cream of tartar in large mixer bowl. Beat on high speed until stiff but not dry, just until whites no longer slip when bowl is tilted.
- Beat egg yolks and salt in small mixer bowl on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Gently but thoroughly fold yolks into whites.
- Heat butter in 10-inch nonstick omelet pan or skillet with oven-proof handle over medium-high heat until hot. Pour in egg mixture; gently smooth surface. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until omelet is puffed and lightly browned on bottom, about 5 minutes (lift omelet at edge with spatula to judge color).
- Place pan in 350°F oven. Bake until knife inserted halfway between center and outer edge comes out clean, 10–12 minutes. Loosen omelet edge with spatula. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 74
Calories from Fat 49 (66%)
(8%) Total Fat 5g
(10%) Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(63%) Cholesterol 189mg
(9%) Sodium 208mg
(3%) Potassium 121mg
Total Carbohydrate 1g
(0%) Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(11%) Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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110 Watt LED High Bay Light Fixture - Small
Code: IDBHIBLO
Product Description
The IDBHIBLO is an LED high bay luminaire designed to illuminate commercial, industrial & retail settings such as warehouses, manufacturing plants, sporting venues and big-box retailers. With a painted, steel housing and aluminum heat sink, the IDBHIBLO provides durability and high performance. High-efficacy, long-life LEDs provide both energy and maintenance cost savings compared to traditional, HID high bays.
Full product specifications, including Warranty, Construction, Illumination, Photometrics and Installation available in our downloadable PDF Spec Sheet accessed though the PDF icon below product pricing.
Product Features
- Available in 5000k (cool white) color temperature.
- Long-life LEDs provide 66,000 hours of operation with at least 70% of initial lumen output (L70).
- 14,415 lumen output from 107 watts input (135 lumens per watt) is standard.
- Universal 120-277 AC voltage (50-60Hz) is standard.
- 0-10vdc dimming drivers are available as options.
- Microwave occupancy sensors are available as options.
- Power factor > 0.99.
- Total harmonic distortion < 20%.
- Color rendering index > 80.
- Painted steel housing and aluminum heat sink.
- Suitable for ambient temperatures from -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F).
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That's the question being asked at the Building Centre, in a new exhibition all about designing a good place to live. Re/making The Street explores the balancing act between building the high-density housing that London so urgently needs while still making the streets a liveable, comfortable places for communities.
At the centre of the exhibition, visitors can walk through a scale model of Bonchurch Road, part of a regenerated housing estate in North Kensington. The model is used to examine some of the important issues facing city planners — how to provide low-cost housing in high-cost areas, how to deal with transport shortfalls, and the environmental concerns of building a new or regenerated street.
A series of five free talks will accompany the exhibition: Transforming post-War Estates, Designing for social inclusion, Does community consultation produce good design?, High density housing without the vertigo and How to make living streets.
Re/making The Streets is on at the Building Centre, 26 Store Street (Goodge Street tube) until 29 July. Entrance is free, and can be coupled with a look round the exhibitions of New London Architecture. Images courtesy of Juliana Vasquez.


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Electives in the major are available up to the 60 of 120 credit hour maximum (past 60 must then be added to the 120). The choices of electives depends upon the students' primary interests within the discipline:
Recommended for all non-pianist students
Class Piano I, II, III (offered each semester)
For students interested in music history electives (to help prepare for graduate school):
MUHL 153 Women in Opera (usually in spring semesters)
MUHL 154 Music of Non-Western Cultures (usually both semesters)
MUHL 156 American Music (usually fall semesters)
MUHL 263 Mozart (usually even-numbered fall semesters)
MUHL 362 Beethoven (usually odd-numbered fall semesters)
MUHL 368 History of Jazz (usually every fall semester)
For students interested in music theory/composition electives (to help prepare for graduate school):
MUTH 170 Introduction to MIDI Composition (every spring semester)
MUTH 369 Orchestration (even-numbered spring semesters)
MUTH 370 Electronic Music (every fall semester)
MUTH 483 Composition (odd-numbered spring semesters)
For composers, the following are recommended for gaining familiarity with various instruments:
MUPR 214 Class Woodwinds (odd-numbered spring semesters)
MUPR 223 Class Brass (even numbered spring semesters)
MUPR 225 Class Percussion (odd-numbered fall semesters)
MUPR 235 Class Strings (even-numbered fall semesters)
For students interested in performance electives (to help prepare for graduate school):
MUPR 347 Choral Conducting
MUPR 348 Instrumental Conducting
Additional private lessons and performing ensembles are recommended. Also, various small ensembles in addition to orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and choirs:
MUPR 344 Instrumental Ensemble (for experience with chamber music)
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A special place and Anilana's most exclusive private retreat. Log fires in the evenings, magical gardens, take our our pet dogs for a walk, enjoy the fresh country air, be pampered by attentive but not intrusive butler service, and challenge our passionate but devoted cook to prepare food to your taste. Enjoy this nostalgic art deco atmosphere in a private and exclusive villa which seems to be a throwback to a bygone era. Strategically located close to the Golf Course and within a short distance to the town, this stylish retreat also features some special touches and modern comforts. Four separate bedrooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom, featuring oversized King beds with deep mattresses which guarantee a good sleep. Watch wide screen TV with cable channels in our TV Room to stay up to date with news, sport and entertainment or simply read a good book on a rainy day, this is a home away from home. To preserve the intimacy of the retreat and the privacy of our guests, we offer the villa on an exclusive only basis, guaranteeing your privacy and that only you and your group will be in residence at any time. Each bedroom has been furnished differently, creating a unique personality for the North, South, East and West rooms. Each provide high levels of comfort and privacy within these lush surroundings.
This is the Master Bedroom, which is situated at the front of the Villa, with French windows which open out leading onto the verandah, providing a very airy, residential ambience. Enjoy breakfast on the verandah or evening drinks before dinner. Build a log fire before bed to ensure you are warm. Enjoy the king sized bed which provides an excellent, comfortable sleep.
Access to the room is via a spacious private dressing room, with lots of storage space and a breakfast table. This room features a large en-suite bathroom with bathtub and separate shower area. Designed to best suit couples who enjoy privacy and prefer an occasional escape from the rest of the group. The room is light and airy with elegant furniture and a stylish décor which provides a traditional touch reminiscent of a bygone era.
Located in perhaps the quietest part of the villa, this room features a strong personality and a comfortable king sized bed, which is ideal for couples, or for children sharing the room.
Elegantly furnished with stylish aged furniture, this room overlooks a hidden garden which provides a little extra privacy and quietness.
Especially beneficial for those who prefer to retire early or a late morning in bed to enjoy that long and peaceful sleep. Self contained with a spacious en suite bathroom, this comfortable room provides an excellent retreat for those who prefer their privacy.
Situated towards the rear of the Villa, this large and sunny room features a traditional four poster bed with a spacious, thickly padded king sized mattress which gives it a special, more romantic feel favoured by those who look forward to a special sleep.
The private en suite bathroom makes this lovely room very private and intimate, making it especially popular with couples. Our elegant furniture and stylish décor give this room a special feel, reminiscent of old Plantation Bungalows and provides a traditional touch. Away from the Lounge, TV Room and Dining room, occupants can of the North Room enjoy privacy and enjoy being separate from the rest of the group if they prefer.
Overlooking our beautiful main gardens and enjoying greats views, this is a very unique and comfortable room. Featuring an oversized king bed and a unique private bathroom, this room provides privacy, style and great light. Its high, ornate art deco ceiling and antique furniture allow residents to enjoy a very special experience guaranteeing that memorable stay.
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Keene State College Newspaper Covers Kevin Ryan's Presentation
2 comments:
- Victronix said...
Great article! It looks like a well done college event. Students are the same everywhere -- they don't want to go to an event on a weekend, most just want to party. And during the week they only go if they are killing time. But a few do go, and a college is a good place to bring people of all types together. It was interesting that they only interviewed non-science types. The hardest thing is to get the professors to show up!
- September 20, 2009 at 1:45 AM
It's nice to see a school newspaper print this story about Kevin Ryan and his claim that controlled demolitions brought down the Towers and Building 7 on September 11th. It' s high time that the academic world endorse his findings and come to grips with the serious problem that we now face. Kevin Ryan, Dr. Steven Jones and Dr. Niels Harrit are not "conspiracy theorists" they are courageous men seeking the truth about the most horrible event in the history of the world.
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Boeing 747-8 taking off from SFO
Unitet 747 landing at SFO
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United Airlines' Boeing 747-400 Taking off from San Francisco International Airport
At the top of the pyramid (69/365)
Flying low
Taken during the San Francisco Blue Angels Show.
B747 over the Golden Gate (63/365)
Taken during the Blue Angels airshow in the San Francisco Bay
Flying over the tanker (57/365)
Taken during the Blue Angels show in San Francisco Bay.
Night Landing (66/365)
Long exposure of a landing plane at Barcelona (BCN / LEBL) airport.
Flying high
Window Seat (58/365)
American N145AN take off
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 departing from runway 01R on the early hours of Sunday.
The Angels at the Golden Gate
Taken during the Fleet Week 2016
Seeing quadruple
Taken during the Fleet Week 2016 in SF
Old Postcard from SF
The queen of the skies at the Golden Gate
Not my favorite airline, but will do.
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Taken on my way to Brazil. The sky was trully beautiful.
Flying low (67/365)
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River of Pines Lodge is easily accessible from US Route 6 and is West of Wellsboro, PA.
From Harrisburg, PA, travel North on US Route 15 to Mansfield to Route 6. Follow Route 6 West through Wellsboro. Please call for more specific directions.
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On 5th June – World Environment Day we promise to PLEDGE to plant 100 trees for the environment….
I Love My City has taken this Pledge and plantation will begin when first rains of the season arrives
Join us and make your pledge
We are dream for Green and Clean City, let us take one step towards that..
Steps to plant a tree
Step 1
Planting a tree isn't as simple as just digging a hole and throwing the tree in it. You can grow a transplant tree or you can grow a tree from a seed, but both ways the tree needs special care. If you want the tree you're planting to survive and thrive, see step 1 to get started.
Step 2
Select the right time of year for planting the tree. If you plant your tree at the wrong time of year it's going to be less likely to survive and grow. Do not plant in late spring or summer because the heat will stress the plant and may cause it to die. Of course, all this depends on the type of plant, because different plants have different needs.
In general, July – September are the best times to plant in Northern India, because the rains and humidity helps plants to grow and get accustomed to its new abode.
Step 3
Prepare the hole. Take a suitable shovel and dig a hole that is 4-5 times the width of the root ball, more than enough so it will fit, and give room for the fresh roots to grow without stress. This lets the roots ease in more easily and begin to grow outwards into the soil. No need to cut off the wire root basket if there is one, the roots will grow through and it will prevent damage to the root ball during planting.
Try to dig the hole with a small "pedestal" of dirt in the center of the hole where the tree will rest. The hole should be a little deeper around the edges but there should be a pedestal of dirt in the center where the root ball sits. This pedestal prevents the root ball from sitting continuously in water. Any excess water will naturally flow to the deeper areas of the hole around the edges where the roots can drink from if needed.
Having a pedestal in the center of the hole is very important since one of the major reasons why trees die is "drowning," meaning the tree is getting too much water and the root ball is sitting in a pool of water. The point where the tree comes out of the ground should be slightly higher than the ground around it. Slightly higher means 1/4 to 1/2 inch. This prevents water from collecting next to the base of the trunk which causes the tree to rot.
Use the garden cultivator to loosen the dirt all around the hole to make it easier for the roots to spread.
Prepare the tree for planting. You need to do this to make sure that you're planting your tree properly and so that it will survive. The process is slightly different for a small tree and a large tree.
If it is a small tree, then you can turn it upside down gently to get it out of the pot. You could also cut some plastic containers to remove them.
If the tree is larger and has a net or a hessian or rope bag, you might need to use large scissors or a sharp knife to cut through the packaging. Avoid handling the tree with the burlap off. Put it in the hole, then cut the burlap and rope from around the trunk of the tree, leaving the wire basket. The goal is to keep as much dirt around the roots as possible; moving the tree more than absolutely necessary can easily cause air to get to the roots and dry them out, even inside the root ball.
Use some compost or composted manure if needed. If the soil that you currently have is not rich, has clay-like qualities or has the consistency of dust or sand, the addition of manure or compost will give the tree a great start in life. Resist the temptation to use a commercial fertilizer; it tends to over-boost the tree and make it "burn out", which means it is less likely to do well over the long term.
Water the newly planted tree. Allow settling, back fill the remaining soil, and water again. This will eliminate air pockets. Water one gallon (3.7 liters) for every six inches (15 cm) of tree height.
After the planting is finished come back in about an hour and water one more time.
Stake the tree if necessary, for about the first year. Make sure that whatever stakes you use are tied loosely to the trunk and do not dig into the bark or tighten around the tree. Remove the stakes once the roots have a chance to become established, after about the first year. Staking protects the tree against blowing over in the wind, and it can also help to remind people moving around the tree not to run into it.
Enjoy the tree as it grows over the years. Appreciate its shade and beauty and thank yourself for adding another tree to the world You won't regret it and as long as you properly care for it, the tree can grow a long time!


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For all your self catering holiday cottages and houses in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs Park National, Scotland. Great places for walking such as the West Highland Way. Hire a bike and enjoy cycling at Loch Katrine. Visit the tourist attractions of Aberfoyle and Callander. Sailing on the Sir Walter Scott or at Kinlochard Sailing Club. Try quad biking at Kinlochard or Go Ape activity centre at the David Marshall Lodge. Visit Loch Lomond at the Inversnaid Hotel just minutes away where you will find Rob Roys cave. Climb some of the local attractions like Ben Lomond, Ben Venue and Ben Ann. Sail on the lassy of the Lake at Loch Katrine. Enjoy tea and scones at the Pier Tea room, Stronachlachar, Loch Katrine.


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To be able to fly you must have completed, in the two years before any intended flight, a total of 12 hours as pilot in command of an aircraft covered by your LAPL(A) privileges in addition to 1 hour of refresher training with a flight or class training instructor.
If you haven't completed these 13 hours in the last two years, you must rectify the situation before flying again under your own privileges.
If you are merely lacking the hour of training with an instructor in the past 2 years, you are allowed to complete that task to restore your own personal validity (assuming you still have 12 hours pilot in command time in the previous 2 years by the time you wish to fly again).
If you lack some of the pilot in command hours in the previous 2 years, you can either opt to complete a proficiency check, and take a flight test with a flight examiner, or you can build your solo hours as though you were flying as a student pilot in command. To do this, you'll need to contact an ATO and be signed out for solo unaccompanied pilot in command flights by a qualified instructor within the ATO. In practice this may require some dual flights before the instructor and ATO is willing to authorise the flight to start building your pilot-in-command hours. Once you have built sufficient hours in the previous 2 years to satisfy the LAPL validity rules, you can once again fly under your own privileges.


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Tom Brokaw's "Boom!" orchestrates a baby-boom epiphany. It stages a virtual reunion of America's Class of 1968, accompanied by a full spectrum of opinions about the impact of that pivotal year. Although he describes his role in this process as that of moderator and class president, there's more to it than that. Mr. Brokaw serves as a latter-day Rip Van Winkle, awakening to marvel at four decades' worth of changes in the book's dozens of interviewees. He also takes on the perilous job of wondering what it all means.
Mr. Brokaw is not the first, last or most incisive writer to take stock of 1968 and its youthquake. Nor is he the most reductive: Although "Boom!" roams all over the map (and loosely defines the '60s as the period from 1963 to 1974), it arrives at few definite conclusions. But he approaches this magnum opus with warmth, curiosity and conviction, the same attributes that worked so well for his "Greatest Generation." And he will succeed in prompting readers to step back and do some soul searching. "Boom!" is as interesting for the effects it can catalyze as for those it actually describes.
This book would be an odd and sprawling compendium were it not for the unifying effect of Mr. Brokaw's companionable style. His writing makes up in intimacy what it lacks in fancy footwork, even if a quota of '60s cultural boilerplate is part of the package. ("The heady, sweet aroma of marijuana frequently permeated the air. As thick as the smoke were the four-letter words that suddenly were everywhere.") On the page, as he is on the screen, Mr. Brokaw is a canny, perceptive interviewer with an honest interest in what other people have to say.
What changed? He asks that question in many different ways. What is the legacy of the '60s' bitterly polarizing political tactics? Of the civil rights movement? Of the draft and the Vietnam War? Of the showy protest ethos that defined the era's popular culture? Of widespread drug use? How did college kids who were willing to ingest anything turn so fastidious about organic products? When the personal freedoms of the '60s waned, what happened to the idea of personal responsibility?
The answers found in "Boom!" are mostly anecdotal, punctuated occasionally by Mr. Brokaw's emphatic editorializing on certain issues. He steps forward to decry the partisan nature of present-day politics ("the failure of goodwill, and of a willingness to find common ground in a country that in election after election is so evenly divided, is a disgrace") and says that color-blind, merit-based help for students is a more workable idea than affirmative action.Continue reading the main story
But he also elicits commentary from figures like Bill Clinton (who believes his '60s ideals are untarnished) and Newt Gingrich (who sharply assails Republican ineptitude at governing, which he links to too much facility with '60s power-for-the-sake-of-power techniques). And Karl Rove, whose appearance in this book is evidence that an interview request from Mr. Brokaw was an offer that couldn't be refused, has the strategic insight that while the '60s were perceived as a heyday for antiwar sentiment, nearly 60 percent of the vote in 1968 went to Richard Nixon and George Wallace. From either side of the political divide this book's speakers agree about 1968's devastating effect on the Democratic Party.
When "Boom!" visits well-known figures, they are often people like Nora Ephron and Gloria Steinem, with abundant gifts for expressing their own opinions. So Mr. Brokaw sometimes replays very familiar information. But he also has an eye for the rogue detail, like the framed photograph of Doris Day at the Bel Air mansion of Berry Gordy, the Motown mogul. Although this book studiously avoids the O-word — old — in reference to its subjects, it notes that the 77-year-old Mr. Gordy is "working on a secret health regimen that he promises will change the quality of life for seniors."
And Mark Rudd, the onetime student leader at Columbia University, is now a gray-haired man with two hearing aids that he attributes to rock 'n' roll. "We lost, they won," he says about the movement that he led, in a book that has its inevitable share of glum moments.
"Boom!" is illustrated with well-chosen photographs that juxtapose the past and the present, from people who have changed little but their long, flossy hair (Thomas McGuane) to those whose youthful images are all but unrecognizable (Dick Cheney, seen wearing shades and sitting on a motorcycle). Although these are generally best-case-scenario images of people who have aged well, each of them tells a haunting story.
Mr. Brokaw's own history is also part of his panorama. He intersperses autobiographical anecdotes sparingly and chooses them well. He and his wife, Meredith, were married in 1962; girdles were part of her wedding trousseau, and they received five cigarette lighters as presents. Five years later he was in San Francisco being asked, "Mister, do you know what's going on over on Haight Street?" and meeting a young woman who claimed to have slept with all of the Byrds.
"My ambitions were counter to the counterculture," says Mr. Brokaw, who was born in 1940, had a family and an established career by 1968 and did not experience the full impact of the baby boom in his personal life. (The emergence of gay culture is notably absent from this book's panorama.) But he witnessed it as a newsman, and he now looks back on it from a knowing, even acerbic perspective. "That's what you fought for," he said to Senator Jim Webb, a Vietnam veteran, when they paid a recent visit to Hanoi and saw a street vendor selling posters of Britney Spears.
"Boom!" casts light on of such contrasts for a new generation of readers, those curious about the roots of their present situation. Although the Rev. Andrew Young, active in the civil rights movement alongside the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., says, "I'm not sure Tiger Woods has any idea who I am," this is a book to remedy such lapses. It's also a response to the yearning for connection.
"I find in my travels and reporting a longing for common cause," Mr. Brokaw writes. His book is an invitation to contemplate what that means.Continue reading the main story


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In the work we do, people tell us every day about what it is like to work in their organisations and teams.
They tell us the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (and sometimes the Beautiful!)
"it's all about targets" "we stick together to survive" "I love my job, but…" "they've lost the plot" "frantic - no time for anything" "they say they care, but it doesn't feel like that…" "skilled, committed people" "we've lost sight of what we're here for" "the place runs on goodwill" "problems swept under the carpet" "morale has never been so low" "so many vacancies" "we succeed despite the odds" "things never stop changing" "they don't really listen to us" "I do feel valued" "the values on paper don't mean much" "anything's possible" "the fun has gone out of it" "totally supported" "relentless, exhausting" "free to say if I disagree" "people have great ideas" "learn from mistakes" "they trust us to do what's best" don't dare ask" "we keep our heads down" "seek forgiveness not permission" "people are at breaking point" "you either fit or you don't" "if I could leave, I would" "the boss takes time to listen" "my team keep me going" "I know what's expected of me" "if only they asked us" "feels they don't trust us" "endless surveys but nothing changes" "our team is awesome"
Over many years and across many sectors, the same core themes come out of all these conversations. The same sort of things motivate us, inspire us and give us confidence to do our very best. And the things that get in the way are also hugely common.
Culture is not something 'out there', beyond our influence.It is something we create, reinforce and shape every time we interact together. There's heaps of evidence and studies which link a healthy organisational culture with:
- better outcomes
- higher morale
- more innovation
- lower stress
- staff retention
- better customer experience
… and these things all affect the bottom line.
So how do we jointly shape a culture which enables us all to do our best work together?
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A May Trial Date Set for Third Person in the Goggin Murder Case
A trial date has been set in May for Tennance Buckingham. Police say Buckingham helped former triple murder suspect Kevin Harper get rid of evidence, and now he will face a jury for it.
Buckingham is charged with trafficking stolen property and rendering criminal assistance.
Sheriff's deputies say Buckingham had a laptop stolen from West Valley murder victims' Bettye, Pauline and Bill Goggin. But they say he was not involved in the home invasion or their murders.


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Fasting Day fitness, well i think so
omelette I started the day in my usual way, white coffee, no sugar. My packed lunch 2 litres orange and mango diluted of course 1 banana An Apple 1 tangerine a tub of ham 2 go ahead bars My dinner a simple plain omelette, 2 eggs. Well according to my fitness pal I've only had …Continue reading "Fasting Day fitness, well i think so "


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Jade Lee Hoy is a creator of worlds, using space design to create experiential environments. Space design borrows upon the concept of set design, taking it to different and at times unconventional environments. Utilizing her strong design aesthetic, Jade transforms industrial and institutional spaces into safe and engaging community spaces. Her spaces can be immersive, creating a mood and an experience that sets the tone for the activity, event or performance in the space. Past projects include: Aneemah's Spot (SummerWorks), Wombmanifesto: The Rebirth (Manifesto Festival), Strange Sisters (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre), I say this as a gift (Rhubarb Festival), Artist Lounge and Pathways to Education Office (Daniel Spectrum, Artscape Building), RAWLUCK Launch Event, and Ian Kamau's Album Release Party. She is also active in fashion through her vintage clothing line Hilary & Denise, and has experience working in video and photo set design.
With a joint honours BA in International Development and Cultural Studies Jade is also a community arts organizer, passionate about motivating through the arts and collaborating with others in innovative ways. She has lived in 4 countries and has worn many hats from working with elephants as a Mahout to teaching environmental literacy on a sailing barge in Thailand. As Manifesto's Internship and Outreach Director, she launched the School of Community and Culture's youth internship program which housed 23 youth interns from diverse backgrounds in its first year. She has built partnerships such as the (Hot) Doc Accelerator program, which engaged 60 young film makers across Ontario, as well as with UNAC, TCHC and Ryerson University. Jade worked as an apprentice with City of Toronto's Art Services building skills in program development and planning. In her capacity with the city, Jade utilized her outreach expertise, engaging young people from Scarborough in a series of consultations.
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1951 Stanguellini 1100 Sport Monoalbero Barchetta by Marreyt Classics
- November 9, 2018
- Posted by Marc Enger
After reading this description, you will understand why we get so excited about this particular Stanguellini.
This Stanguellini with chassis number CS 01113 was a special order, fitted with Stanguellini's tried and tested upgraded single overhead cam engine based on the Fiat 1100 unit.
Shortly after leaving the Stanguellini factory with a barchetta body identical to the Stanguellini 1100 which drove the 1951 Mille Miglia, this 1100 Sport Barchetta was converted to become the only Vignale Cabriolet ever built on a Stanguellini chassis – a very elegant body constructed on a competition designed tubular chassis.
This conversion by Vignale was ordered by Belgian race enthusiast Georges De Wit who participated at the Liège-Rome-Liège (Georges I & Georges II) and Tour de Belgique Automobile (Georges – De Wirth) in 1951.
Later in life, CS 01113 was found back in Belgium in a derelict state, and without its Vignale body. The new owner of the restoration project, the famous Italian collector Corrado Cupellini, decided to involve the Stanguellini museum and Vittorio Stanguellini's son Francesco in his ambitious project to restore CS 01113 to its original specifications. His restorer, Carlo Pirovano from Merate near Bergamo, received full support from the Stanguellini museum and obtained original plans from them to ensure this new body would look exactly as CS 01113's original barchetta body. Francesco Stanguellini himself even came over to discuss the work with him.
After a few years in Italy, this exceptional and archetypal Mille Miglia barchetta found a new home in Japan, where it took part in many classic car events, returning several times to Italy for the 2005 Gran Premio Nuvolari and the 2007 Historic Mille Miglia.
Today, CS 01113 is in excellent condition throughout, on the button, and immediately ready for more historic competition fun – a real competition etceterini barchetta!
Well described in Stanguellini book by Orsini/Zagari, this is a very rare Stanguellini with a nice racing history in Belgium! Price: 295.000 Euro
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Buriton supports this annual fund-raising drive for the poor and disadvantaged. Christian Aid aims to attract support for its projects not just from the church community but from all quarters. Collection envelopes are distributed in advance and collected house-to-house.
This page aims to be a source of information for anyone wishing to know more or to be involved. It will be updated regularly so please bookmark it and keep coming back.
Volunteers to collect will soon be recruited for 2013: look out for further details.
Buriton's involvement (volunteers, street rounds, etc.) is being co-ordinated by Maggie Burton-Page with A.N.Other.
Let's aim to beat all records!


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These questions were randomly chosen by people all over the internet who wanted to ask Taniya questions which she HAD to answer honestly. Here are her answers!
1.) Have you ever had a threesome?
A:) No.
2.) Can I slap your ass?
A:) Hell no
3.) How many piercings do you have?
4.) Are you single?
A:) No.
5.) What does it take for a man to get your attention?
A:) Well, he has to be attractive, but most of all I like a man who has his own. Meaning job, car, all of that. I like someone who is honest and trustworthy, who has a sense of humor because I am a giant goof ball.
6.) What happened with you and your last boyfriend?
A:) He was an asshole...NEXT!
7.) What size are you?
A:) A size 5/6
8.) Do you like girls? In THAT way?
A:) Lol...Do I?
9.) Where are you from?
A:) Oakcliff, but I stay in Desoto, TX
10:) Where are all your piercings?
A:) Ears, eyebrow, lip, tongue, and belly


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Tuesday, 21 August 2012
better late than never .....
23 comments:
Beautiful flowers Jooles! Have a fabulous breakReplyDelete
Victoria xx
Gorgeous flowers Jooles, I love the red, white and blue! :)ReplyDelete
Still waiting here for some cosmos to bloom, I'm blaming the weather too!!
Have a wonderful little break. :)
Vivienne x
How lovely to have flowers from the garden on tap....I too need a cutting border, I love dahlias and I would LOVE a border of them....one day I will have it...I hope!ReplyDelete
It must be nice to pick them to make a posy for friends too!
Hope you have a very restful break, a change in pace makes a massive difference and it sounds like you need some space to order your own day, enjoy and take time to appreciate the simple things.x
Such a lovely post, what pretty flowers, made me swoon. That bee in your sidebar completely freaked me out though....scary mary!!! Hahahaaaa xxxReplyDelete
Have a lovely break! I have been growing cutting flowers this year- it is so nice to have your own flowers rather than buying them.ReplyDelete
Pomona x
Beautiful the red, white and blue cutting flowers.ReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures and lovely post ... very patriotic colours! Love the bee on your sidebar too. Hope you have a lovely break xxReplyDelete
Your flowers are superb!ReplyDelete
Have a lovely time with your family, don't scrub too hard! Ada :)
Enjoy your family time!!!ReplyDelete
xoxo Alessandra
Jooles your flowers are absolutely beautiful, well done, they are gorgeous. I love the red, white and blue theme, perfect for a summer that celebrated Britishness!ReplyDelete
Enjoy your break, it is well earned. Xx
Wow - they are stunning. Certainly worth the wait!ReplyDelete
Hi Jooles,ReplyDelete
Your flowers are beautiful, as always, I love the poppies :-)
I hope you enjoy your little break, it is certainly well deserved. Have a lovely relaxing time with your family.
Big hugs,
Caroline xxx
Hope you have a well deserved break Jooles and come back refreshed. Your flowers are gorgeous, such pretty colours xxReplyDelete
Such a pretty posy! Glad you're enjoying the seeds :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous flowers and the posy is lovely - would have been great for the jubilee!ReplyDelete
Your cutting patch looks so pretty, Jooles! Have a nice break and enjoy your lovely garden :)ReplyDelete
Helen x
Your garden is looking so vibrant and pretty Jooles....such a lovely mix of colours too...hope you have a restful break with your family,ReplyDelete
Susan x
Red, white and blue - they are so gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Have fun at Sarah's - I've heard it is beautiful.
Nina x
Oh...Your flowers are so beautiful! I love poppies and just updated my blog header with big red ones.ReplyDelete
Thank you for your wonderful post! It puts a smile on my face!
How did I miss this. Beautiful, beautiful flowers Jooles. Enjoy the break, but don't forget to come back to us when you're feeling refreshed :DReplyDelete
Just beautiful!ReplyDelete
I just adore poppies...
Happy Holiday Jooles. I love your cutting patch, it looks like its straight out of the pages of a gardening magazine! Jane xReplyDelete
Hey Jooles, talk about better late than never!! Has been a wee while since I last visited. Your flowers are just gorgeous and I can imagine your excitement waiting for those buds to burst open and reveal the poppies.ReplyDelete
Enjoy your break and aI hope you manage to catch up on some sleep, said she awake at 1.50am when she should be snoring her head off!!
Claire x
Thank you so very much for stopping by..... I love it that you do!
Your kind comments make my day & I love to know what you think.
If you ask me a question please tick the 'Notify Me' box so you'll know when I have responded.
Love Jooles x x x


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Course Details
EQS320 Origins of Modern Riding
This course will explore the relationship that horses and humans have had from prehistory through modern times. The course will look at how we have utilized the horse in the past and how we utilize them today. We will look at how the different seats that we ride today evolved and how we utilize the horse in sport both in the past and in modern times. Utilizing different pieces of equestrian literature, videos and the movies, we will explore the development of modern riding.
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May 9, 2006
There has been much debate in the recent scientific literature as well as in the media about recent research findings suggesting a potential new cure for type 1, autoimmune diabetes. Original reports from Dr. Denise Faustman at Harvard University suggested that diabetes-prone mice could be cured of their diabetes, after mice had become diabetic, using a complex therapeutic scheme possibly resulting in the regeneration of insulin-producing cells.
Many people have contacted the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation asking for clarifications and guidance, as many are confused by the controversy. The information provided below is meant to provide a balanced and unbiased view of the subject matter.
First, we will explain the therapeutic scheme developed by Dr. Faustman and its three critical components. This scheme is based on:
- the injection of Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA);
- the transplantation of pancreatic islet cells from identical mice;
- the infusion of donor spleen cells from non-identical mice.
CFA: The first component of the treatment scheme involves the administration of CFA, a potent pro-inflammatory compound. This compound is based on mineral oils and killed bacteria that normally cause tuberculosis (mycobacterium tuberculosis). CFA is normally used to stimulate the immune system responses in experimental mice. It provokes inflammation and lesions at the site of injection, and its use is even restricted in experimental mice because of the inflammation, lesions and pain it causes. It is believed that the injection of CFA may inhibit or block the autoimmune attack that causes diabetes. This was indeed shown by original studies performed in 1990, when it was demonstrated the CFA prevents the spontaneous development of diabetes in mice.
Islet transplantation: The second component involves transplantation of islets from mice identical to the diabetic mice. The transplanted islets are used to restore insulin production and normalize blood sugar, allowing mice to survive. Because islets are from identical mice, the islets are not rejected by the immune system as a transplant from non-related person normally would.
Infusion of spleen cells: The third component involves the infusion of spleen cells from mice that are not identical to the diabetic mice. According to Dr. Faustman the spleen cells include progenitor or "stem cells" capable of promoting regeneration of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas of the diabetic mouse.
What has been found? What does this mean? In April 2006, research papers from three independent groups of scientists have recently been published in the journal Science. All three papers refute the major claim of Dr. Faustman's research, that the cure of diabetes in her experiments was due to regeneration of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas of the mice, which originated from stem cells contained in the spleen cell infusion. Actually, there was evidence that the spleen cells from the non-identical donor mice were rejected, as one would predict. Some media, as well as Internet websites supporting Dr. Faustman, have acknowledged the above and yet maintain that the validity of Dr. Faustman's therapeutic approach has been, in essence, verified and validated.
We feel it is useful to provide the following clarifications and simple, unbiased explanations of the published findings:
- None of these papers provided direct evidence for regeneration of insulin-producing cells. Regeneration means the formation of new beta cells. True regeneration would produce brand new islets and brand new beta cells and should correct for the loss of islets caused by the autoimmunity. Rather, there was evidence that islets were still present in the diabetic mice although in much reduced numbers.
- The papers reported evidence for functional recovery, meaning that beta cells that were impaired in their insulin producing function by inflammation recovered their ability to secrete insulin.
- There was evidence for expansion of the islets. In the treated mice, islets grew bigger. The authors suggested that the enlarged (hypertrophic islets) were explained by the division or replication (not formally proven, and not technically equal to regeneration) of existing beta cells. Hypertrophic islets are often seen in untreated NOD mice, possibly an adaptive response to the autoimmune process and the loss of beta cells. Ultimately, there is no direct or convincing evidence for regeneration in any of the papers. Again, functional recovery and some expansion (or hypertrophy) as shown by the bigger islets does not equate to regeneration. Critically, these papers fail to confirm the original claim that there was regeneration and this was due to the presence of stem cells that were infused with the spleen cells.
All three research groups failed to reproduce the high rates of cure observed in mice by Dr. Faustman, reporting that that only a minority of mice were actually cured. In fact, after the islet transplants were removed, a minority of mice showed persisting insulin secretion. From the available data it would appear that the functional recovery and hypertrophy was the explanation for the curative effect. There may be several explanations for the different efficacy of the treatment in the different studies, including experimental variability, some associated with the CFA itself.
Thus, it appears that Dr. Faustman has devised a treatment protocol that can reverse diabetes at least in a small percentage of mice by preserving residual beta cells and favoring recovery and expansion. Dr. Faustman has shown that inducing normoglycemia and interfering with autoimmunity soon after diabetes symptoms develop may be beneficial and perhaps preserve sufficient pancreatic beta cells to reverse diabetes symptoms for a long period of time, maybe permanently if the autoimmune attack is permanently halted. Although the transplanted islets were not rejected and were not attacked by autoimmune cells, experiments showed that immune cells were still surrounding the islets in the pancreas and those transplanted in the kidney. Experiments also showed that the mice were not immunologically tolerant to the islets, in other words the root cause of diabetes, loss of immunological tolerance to islet cells, had not been corrected. Thus, it cannot be excluded that diabetes may return in the treated mice with longer follow-up, possibly as a reactivation of the autoimmune attack or as a failure and loss of the islets that recovered after the treatment.
It is important to note here that Faustman's experiments as well as the studies from the other three groups all lacked two fundamental controls: mice not receiving CFA and mice not receiving islet transplants. Normoglycemia may be critical to allow the beta cells in the pancreas to become metabolically less active, less susceptible to immune attack (which was also inhibited by the CFA, as originally shown in 1990), and more likely to recover functionally and adapt with hypertrophy. It is conceivable that CFA prevented an autoimmune attack against the transplanted islets, as shown in original experiments by Dr. Rajotte in the early 1990s. Thus, these studies did not address which elements of the treatment strategy, the CFA or the islet transplants, were critical to its success in the cured mice or whether CFA alone could be sufficient to reverse diabetes without the islet transplant. This is a fundamental question, particularly since Dr. Faustman is planning to launch a clinical trial which does not involve islet transplantation.
In actuality, of three key elements in the Faustman's strategy, none may be used in clinical trials. CFA it too toxic and cannot be administered to humans. Islet cell transplants from an identical individual cannot be practically performed in humans. The infusion of donor spleen cells was shown to be inconsequential. Thus, it appears that this treatment protocol, as used to treat mice, has no direct applicability for treating human disease.
The new trial proposed by Dr. Faustman is based on the administration of BCG, or Bacille Calmette-Guerin, a vaccine preparation against tuberculosis that might possibly mimic the effects of CFA, but unlike CFA can be administered to humans. However, there are no direct data supporting the rationale for a clinical trial based on the administration of BCG from the Faustman's studies. Literature data show that BCG may stimulate TNF production, eliminate autoreactive immune cells (T cells) and in turn antagonize islet autoimmunity in mice. However, the mice used in diabetes research are laboratory animals living in germ-free conditions. The model most commonly used, the NOD mouse, is highly sensitive to manipulation. Many treatments that work in the NOD mouse don't work in humans. The response to an "environmental-like" stimulus, such as BCG, may not have the same effects in humans as we are routinely exposed to many environmental factors. So far, BCG has not been shown to work in human diabetes, as earlier studies with BCG at diabetes onset suggest that BCG is not effective. Some studies suggest that children receiving BCG within the first 3 months of age may progress to overt diabetes faster, although there was no clear evidence that BCG increased disease incidence. One may attempt to modify doses and regimens, but then there are other trials that are being done with a much more solid scientific rationale. Obviously there may be different opinions about whether another trial with BCG is justified, or necessary, or what its priority may be compared to other intervention modalities. In the design of clinical trials, scientists must balance therapeutic potential and safety and prioritize the conduct of these trials based on these and several other factors. The design and conduct of clinical trials for type 1 diabetes poses critical ethical issues, which are particularly important given that the health and possible chances of recovery of our children are at stake.
Building on the treatment goals identified by Faustman, diabetes research foundations could support studies to device alternative ways to obtain similar effects but using an approach with clinical applicability. Insulin therapy could induce normoglycemia (it was also used in some of the Faustman experiments) and many other agents can interfere with the autoimmune process at onset. Perhaps a study with other immunomodulators and insulin could be designed, and if successful in mice could be more easily translated to clinical trials.
November 22, 2010
Later in 2008 Dr. Faustman published a paper reporting that autoreactive CD8 T cells could be eliminated by TNF agonists. This study provides some additional support to the idea that BCG (by stimulating TNF) could be of potential benefit in antagonizing islet autoimmunity. According to the clinicaltrials.gov site, a study to determine whether BCG alters autoreactive T cells has been open for recruitment during the last few months. This study would determine if there are effects on the immune system that could interfere with the autoimmune responses. Importantly, the results of this study will inform decisions about future clinical trials based on the administration of BCG.
Clarifications from Dr. Faustman, December 2010
Clarifications and updated information to Dr. Pugliese's 2006 commentary provided by Dr. Faustman on November 30 2010, including information that became known after May 2006:
- The contribution of spleen stem cells to regeneration was not a major claim of the original Faustman studies, and the spleen stem cells were not an absolute requirement for diabetes reversal, although it could accelerate reversal. Rather, the major claim is the targeted disease reversal in mice with established diabetes.
- Other groups have since shown the existence and potential of spleen stem cells, at least when these stem cells are from mice of the same kind, in other words cells that would not be rejected by the immune system. Clinical trials to test this therapy will not utilize spleen stem cells.
- Additional studies have reported beta cell regeneration in mice, and identified additional varieties of stem cells.
- There are a number of technical explanations for why not all groups have obtained cure rates as good as the original studies, and other groups have reported higher diabetes reversal rates.
- Therapeutic effects on the permanent reversal of autoimmunity were supported by the inability of lymphocytes from cured mice to transfer disease in other mice.
- Experiments indicating that such effects were due to CFA treatment, although not included in the later papers, were included in Dr. Faustman's paper published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation in 2001.
- In clinical trials, insulin therapy will be used instead of islet transplantation to control blood sugars and favor the response to therapy.
- While CFA, a veterinarian preparation of the BCG organism cannot be administered to people, BCG has a similar but not identical composition and should elicit in people similar effects to those seen in mice treated with CFA.
- BCG vaccination has proven safe and this has been confirmed in the Phase I clinical trial run by Dr. Faustman in patients with type 1 diabetes.
- Dr. Faustman has created a method to track the therapeutic effects of BCG, including measuring the effects on autoaggressive lymphocytes associated with the development of diabetes, which will help in the design and conduct of future trials.
Alberto Pugliese, MD
Professor of Medicine, Immunology and Microbiology
Head, Immunogenetics Program
Diabetes Research Institute
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
1450 NW 10th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136 USA
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Coney Island kids get into the spirit of Halloween
The Coney Island Boardwalk was filled with monsters, ghosts, zombies and other curious creatures, but their presence had nothing to do with the famous sideshow.
These creatures might have looked frightening, but they were young and friendly!
More than 1,500 children took part on the Fourth Annual Coney Island Halloween on Oct. 26, marching along the famous boardwalk in their costumes.
Sponsored by Councilman Domenic Recchia (D-Coney Island-Gravesend-Bensonhurst), the Alliance for Coney Island, and Coney Island USA, the parade was just part of day of fun for children and their parents.
The festivities started off with a party at MCU Ball Park on Surf Avenue. The home of the Brooklyn Cyclones was turned into a wonderland with live music, dancing, magicians, face painting and costumed characters wandering around.
Then it was time for the big parade. Marching behind a huge banner, the kids made their way along the boardwalk to Luna Park, where they were allowed to go on the rides for free!
"I'm absolutely thrilled to see such a big turnout at this year's parade," Recchia said.
Recchia was joined at the pre-parade festivities by several elected officials and political candidates, including state Sen. Diane Savino (D-Coney Island-Bensonhurst-Staten Island), Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny (D-Coney Island-Bay Ridge), Manhattan Borough President and comptroller candidate Scott Stringer, and Coney Island-Bensonhurst council candidate Mark Treyger.
The Halloween Parade took place four days before the first anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, a fact that was noted by Recchia. "People are in high spirits today because, as we approach the first anniversary of Superstorm Sandy and our community rebuilds, they know that Coney Island is stronger than the storm," he said.
The parade was a celebration of Coney Island's vibrancy and resiliency, Recchia said.
The 2012 parade drew more than 1,000 local residents, including 600 children, just two days before Sandy hit land. This year's parade served to highlight how far the community has come in its recovery and how dedicated residents have been to reestablishing celebrated neighborhood traditions, Recchia said.
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Cheese Slices (Dessert!) and a Contest!
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Congratulations to you, Julie! I know you've had a thrilling week. :)ReplyDelete
Love, love, love this recipe. It's easy, pretty, and sounds like it tastes amazing. Thank you!
I love these simple recipes. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your book release.ReplyDelete
This is a KILLER recipe ;-p. I love cheesecake and will definitely have to give this one a try! I'll try them plain first, then play with some fruit, or not, however the whim moves me! Nurse JudyMacReplyDelete
Can't wait to read it! And the recipe sounds yummy. Puff pastry is one thing that I'm not going to try to make at home, no matter how easy Julia Child says it is.ReplyDelete
TGIF, Julie. What a fun contest! Congrats again on the release of BUFFALO WEST WING. I love "semi-homemade" recipes like this one. They're wonderful for busy cooks out there. Thx to you and Rene and "Nana Nancy" aka Mrs. B for sharing today.ReplyDelete
On the mystery of Rene's chocolate chip cookies: I know one secret to great CC cookies. Allow the dough to "rest" in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours before baking. The cookies bake up with more toffee-like flavor notes because of this period of hydrating. That's been my experience, anyhow. I wonder if that's what Rene does. :)
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Elizabeth - I love the easy ones, too! And it is so delicious.ReplyDelete
Dru - Thanks for the congrats. I love the simple recipes too - the ones you don't even have to look up because you've memorized them!
NurseJudyMac - LOL it is a KILLER, but only in a good way! But then again, in the hands of mystery writers you never know...
Sheila - I hear you! I'm perfectly happy with store-bought puff pastry although there's that whole "challenge" factor...
Cleo - What a great idea for the chocolate chips. I'll have to ask her. Or maybe she'll comment here today. She visits us frequently but hasn't ever commented. But that's something I'll try. Thanks, Cleo!
The name Cheese Slices doesn't do these justice. I can imagine how good they are.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on Buffalo West Wing! I know it will be a big success. Your contest sounds like fun!
~ Krista
I know, Krista - I think maybe we should come up with a new name for them. Any ideas, guys? Rene and her mil always called them cheese slices, but they pack a delicious desserty wallop. I'm up for adopting a new name...ReplyDelete
OK, Off to buy the book this weekend...ReplyDelete
And how about Cheesy Chocolate bites, oh my!
(dare I suggest sprinkles of bacon with the chips???)
Julie - congrats on Buffalo West Wing! I have downloaded it to enjoy this weekend. Maybe I'll even make some of these killer cheese slices to go with! I agree with Krista - I think they deserve another name to match their deliciousness.ReplyDelete
Congratulations, Julie. Can't wait to read BWW. Love the simplicity of the cheese slices. I'm always looking for new cheese ideas, of course. :)ReplyDelete
Love adding chocolate chips. Maybe white chocolate would be fun. Or little nuggets of peeled apples?
And your contest sounds fun! A quick read and input. Great idea.
All my best,
You have to love an easy recipe and this is it. Chocolate chips are good too this will have to be made this weekend no doubt about it.ReplyDelete
I'm about 2/3 through Buffalo West Wing and should be finished tonight. I had to turn off the light last night at 11:30 because I needed to be up for work this morning at 5:00. Otherwise, I'd have been up until I finished. I love Ollie!ReplyDelete
I've made puff pastry and I've made phyllo and I've made pate a choux.
The puff pastry and the phyllo I made once just so I could say I had done it but the frozen work just as well.
Pate a choux I've made several times and have to have help with the stirring since my hands aren't as strong as I'd like, but nothing store-bought can touch the homemade pate a choux.
Dave - Great name! Love it! But sprinkles of bacon... not so sure. Hope you enjoy the book!ReplyDelete
Kaye! Thank you! The best part about these is that they can be made really quickly - The problem is I consume them just as quickly! Hope you enjoy!
Avery - Ooh, white chocolate or apples? I like how you think! Next time I may try one of those!
Babs - this is always a good one for those last-minute events. Trust me, they're always a hit.
Wow, Harbinger! I'm totally impressed that you've made your own puff pastry and phyllo. I would love to taste your pate a choux. I've never attempted that, though my cousin makes it and we all swoon. She swears it's easy, is it? Thanks for your kind words about Ollie. Hope you enjoy the rest!


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One of the most beautiful cities in the world and a wonderful place to make your home or vacation destination. The Historic District of Savannah is buzzing with creativity, art, culture and live theatre and is the perfect place for you to spend a weekend or a lifetime. Many people who visit end up falling in love with Savannah and move here to live in one of the oldest cities in America - a site of many famous Revolutionary & Civil War Battles. Hundreds of interesting sites to see away you including more than twenty city squares, monuments, parks, Historic Homes, Churches & Forts and the largest National Historic Landmark District in the USA!
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Alan Jackson fills Ryman benefit show with emotion, humor
Alan Jackson fills Ryman benefit show with emotion, humor
Alan Jackson headlined the Stars Go Blue benefit concert for colon cancer at Ryman Auditorium Wednesday night. In doing so, Jackson raised enough money to fund the Colon Cancer Alliances Blue Note Fund for an entire year.
Following an introduction from his wife, Denise, Jackson kicked off his show with a video montage of his No. 1 hits.
I know this evening is about a serious thing, but were going to try to have fun with it, Jackson told the audience after throwing guitar picks and T-shirts into the crowd.
He played hits including Gone Country, Small Town Southern Man, Little Bitty, Livin On Love, Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) and Dont Rock the Juke Box.
The always soft-spoken Jackson had anything but a subdued set. The singer brought three truckloads of gear with which to punctuate his show at the intimate venue. Jackson and his band were backed by three huge video screens and an assortment of lights.
The audience was out of their seats dancing after songs including Dont Rock the Jukebox and shouted out requests after each song.
Jackson punctuated his set with personal stories and laughed that after Here in the Real World hit, he never had to work again. He said he lived that dream after playing Chasin that Neon Rainbow.
Im trying not to bring you all down, but like I said earlier, this is for a serious cause, he said while introducing When I Saw You Leaving, a song he wrote following Denises cancer diagnosis that he included on his latest country album Thirty Miles West.
It was a big deal when I went through this thing with Denise and her cancer. Shed never even had a headache, so the cancer was a shock. It brought out a lot of emotions I didnt want to do it for her for tonight, but she asked me, too. I cant guarantee Ill get through it and I havent sung it since I wrote it and recorded it.
Jackson performed the song acoustically and made it through the song without breaking down, but was anxious to lighten the mood when he was finished.
Thats as heavy as Im going to get here, he said before moving into Shes Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues.) Then he said, I told Denise, Thats going to be sad. At least let me do it at the end so I can leave the stage. But, she didnt want that.
Jackson slowed things back down with So You Dont Have to Love Me Anymore and Remember When. Then he got audience members two-stepping in the aisles to Good Time, bobbing their heads to Its Five OClock Somewhere, and on their feet clapping to Chattahoochee, the last song before the encore, Where I Come From and Mercury Blues.
In the two years since the Blue Note Fund was founded, more than $250,000 has been dispensed to help 800 families dealing with cancer.
This is something we both felt strongly about, Jackson said before the show, sitting beside Denise, who is a colorectal cancer survivor. (Denise) asked me to sing for this thing, and the easiest thing I can do is walk out there and sing. Its nice to have your music do something and use your music to help a cause like this.
I just played on his heart a little bit, Denise said about persuading her husband to play the show. What that money will represent to (cancer patients) is a little bit of hope.
At a reception Wednesday night, the Jacksons were honored with the Colon Cancer Alliances 2012-13 Visionary Award for their help with this years fundraiser.
In past years, the fundraiser was held at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Charlie and Nan Kelley, cancer survivors and members of the Nashville music community who founded Stars Go Blue, said the event couldnt have made the move to the Ryman without the help of the Jacksons.
Were grateful to know their presence here tonight will help so many people, Charlie says.


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Amsterdam's Tropenmuseum (Museum of the Tropics) is a rare find in the city, but it is one which must be visited to be truly appreciated. The museum displays a range of permanent and temporary exhibitions about domestic and foreign culture, and social phenomena from around the world. With a variety of different exhibitions on show, there is something different to interest all visitors.
The Tropenmuseum is one of the leading anthropological and ethnographic museums in Europe, and it has been entertaining visitors for nearly 150 years, although it was originally located in a smaller building in the Haarlem district. Whilst the museum was originally designed to educated traders about the importance of understanding the different cultures of the Dutch colonies, it was later taken over by ethnographers, who proceeded to expand the scope of the museum to cover a wider range of places and cultures in the tropics and sub-tropic region. The museum now displays a mixture of old and new artefacts from around the world, including items from popular Dutch sub-cultures.
Permanent exhibitions
Whilst the museum is constantly updating its range of temporary exhibitions, it currently has permanent displays on Latin America; North Africa; Oceania; Southeast Asia; Western Asia; Man and the Environment; and Music Dance and Theatre. These exhibitions contain a fascinating mix of art, photographs, objects and audio-visual materials relating to the subject matter. There are also some intriguing reconstructions of local environments. Wide arrays of people have helped to contribute towards these displays, so that after browsing the permanent displays, you will be able to view things from a lot of different perspectives. Those consulted on the contents of the museum include leading public figures from local communities, and well as those who are influential in international ethnic groups. There are also materials from people from a range of different backgrounds and age groups.
Tropenmuseum Junior
The Tropenmuseum Junior is an interactive space designed especially with 6 to 13 year olds in mind. Many of the exhibitions are immersive, to encourage children's curiosity and encourage engagement. The museum also puts on a wide array of courses and interactive shows which are centred on culture, music and dance. During the week, the Tropenmuseum Junior is only open to school groups, but it is open to families at weekends and during school holidays.
Visitor Information
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm. In addition to this, the museum is also open on Mondays during the Dutch school holidays and on some public holidays. Entrance tickets to the museum are €12.50 for adults, €8 for 4 to 17 year olds and those with a student card, and free to holders of the Iamsterdamcard or Museumkaart. Activity books are available to purchase from the ticket office to help young children to enjoy the museum.
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Dan Gerlanc writes:
I read your post the other day [now the other month, as our blog is on a bit of a delay] on helping psychologists do research and thought you might be interested in our R package, "bootES", for robust effect size calculation and confidence interval estimation using resampling techniques. The package provides one function, 'bootES', that makes a variety of effect size calculations fairly straightforward for researchers with limited programming experience. The majority of the implemented are not available in R or SPSS without custom coding. Kris Kirby (Williams College) and I have published a paper in Behavioral Research Methods describing the methods and providing a tutorial on use of the package: http://bit.ly/YIM6VD. We hope that it's useful to psychologists and other social science researchers!
I haven't tried this out but it might be of interest for some of you.
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