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Faculty Research
Our multidisciplinary faculty leverages the collaborative culture at BCM and the resources of the College and the Texas Medical Center to conduct cutting-edge research across diverse areas of focus in cancer and cell biology. Explore the research foci below to find faculty whose interests align with yours.
Cancer Genetics and Genomics
Cell Signaling
Endocrine Regulation
Gene Regulation
Metabolism and Mitochondrial Function
Microbiome and Viral Oncogenesis
Protein Structure and Function
Reproductive Biology
Stem Cell Biology and Therapeutics
Tissue Origins of Cancer - Breast
Tissue Origins of Cancer - Lymphoma/Leukemia
Tissue Origins of Cancer - Ovary
Tissue Origins of Cancer - Prostate
Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy
"If there is something you are interested in that has anything to do with biomedical sciences, there is someone here who does it or knows somebody who does. There is an astounding number of labs here which offers a lot of opportunity for collaboration." - Rachel Curry, Ph.D. Student
Cancer and Cell Biology Research Resources
As you begin your career in research it is impossible to predict where your investigations will lead. Therefore, it is essential to have access to diverse resources, including equipment but also experienced individuals available to help you identify the resources you need and master their use.
Special facilities important to research in cancer and cell biology include core laboratories for recombinant DNA research, histopathology, multiple tissue culture facilities, laser scanning confocal microscopy, high throughput fluorescent microscopy, deconvolution microscopy, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, computer facilities for structural/computational biology, baculovirus/monoclonal antibody production, large and small scale immunoisolation of protein complexes and viral vector production.
A modern transgenic mouse facility provides state-of-the-art technology to generate transgenic and knockout mutant mouse models that are used by many faculty and students. The high level of cooperation among the various departments and centers at BCM and the institutions of the Houston scientific community provide access to additional facilities.
- Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center Shared Resources
The shared resources of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center provide extensive services essential to cancer research.
- Advanced Technology Cores
Advanced technology core laboratories provide state-of-the-art instrumentation and technologies as well as consultation on experimental design, data analysis and training. Through the cores, you will not only gain access to tools and techniques that support your research, you will also receive training and mentorship in how to leverage these tools to develop innovative approaches to scientific challenges.
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As a member of the Texas Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine leverages the resources of the world's largest medical complex. In addition to supporting collaborations with the many hospitals, schools and research institutes in the TMC, the Center also facilitates state of the art research through specialized resources, including the TMC Innovation Institute, the TMC Library, and TCM Health Policy Institute.
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My title at AMIKids is Regional Director of Education. In this role I support the education and vocational teams at our programs in Louisiana, the Florida panhandle, and anywhere else I am asked. I truly enjoy my job. In this position I am able to advocate for youth and assist educators to provide education in a positive environment. This work allows me to continue my goal of helping students whose access to education has been limited.
I have taught the public school, juvenile justice, and university settings. After receiving my Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida I taught English, while coaching swimming and water polo in the Orlando Metro area. While teaching, and eventually performing transition and administrative duties, in a lock down juvenile justice facility I earned a Masters in Special Education. During this time, system inequities and treatment of students became the impetus for me to attend the University of Miami and complete a Ph.D. Prior to joining the AMIKids team I oversaw the education of all children with open dependency cases in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. As a Florida native I enjoy being outside and on the water.
I oversee and ensure operation of AmeriCorps and AMIkids mentorship initiative. One of the main reasons I enjoy the position is knowing my efforts can have a lasting effect in a young person's life. I believe even the smallest positive influence from an individual can plant the seed of change necessary to travel in the right direction. I enjoy the culture of family and the sense of team throughout the organization. I received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Austin State Peay University. I've worked for various sports organizations in a variety of positions over the past two decades.
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What Is The Relevance Of Essential Oil In Dealing With Loss And Grief? There is a wide array of plants that are being given to us by nature. These plants are able to produce soothing essential oil that is sweet and fragrant. There is a certain type of essential oil that is being produced by a particular plant. Indeed, essential oils are getting popular among human beings these days. There is a big role that is being acted upon by essential oils in the lives of several people. Primairly, it is because of the healing that can be provided by essential oils for various illnesses of the people. Essential oils continue to invade different countries all over the world because of the healing process that they among peoples. It is best for you to use essential oils regularly in case that you want to use them for grief and loss pain. In order for you to take benefit the good things that they are offering, there is no room for you to doubt the idea of using them regularly then. On the other flip side, you need not to worry if the oil is not used right away because it will still be available for you. For example that the oil will be left unused, you won't be having any damage to be experienced. In case of having grief and loss problem, it is great for you to use essential oil for healing. On the other hand, if you want your kids to try the advantages of the essential oil yet they don't like the idea, it is best to mix the oil in the water. You can let your kids drink the oil all day by putting a drop of it on their water. By doing so, it is undeniable that it is possible for them to have the benefits of the essential oil.
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We can't deny the fact that at these present times, there are various ailments brought by stress. Stress can be experienced through the grief and loss that you are facing at the moment. However, you don't have to be worried about it because stress can definitely be treated by the essential oil. You have a great option of complicating your illnesses through the stress that you are dealing.
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In addition, you will be glad to know that there is a spiritual influence that can be given to you when you use essential oil. Due to its aroma and gentle effect on the body and mind of the individual, it is easy for the person then to be optimistic, enthusiastic and graceful. All the positivities in life that are being provided by the creator will be thought and appreciated by the person because every negativity in the system will be removed.


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Alaska, Japan, Chile the rings loosening.
Alaska, Japan, Chile the rings loosening.
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Kadir beneath Mo Moteh
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
glad we moved from japan...lol
seismic weapons are real btw....
Fracking, no doubt.
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"Where we play, learn, and grow together!"
Hathaway Elementary is a Kindergarten through Grade Four School located in Portsmouth, RI. In addition to the academic subjects of Science, Math, Reading, Literature and Social Studies, the students participate in Unified Arts. These disciplines include Art, Music, Health, Library Media and Physical Education.
We are proud to be a Feinstein Leadership School and our students, faculty and staff actively participate in campaigns throughout the year to help those in need in our community.
Hathaway School receives financial assistance from Title 1, Part A: a federal program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (regular) to support the academic achievement of students identified as failing or most at risk of failing to meet state standards and assessments. Title 1 programs provide students with extra instructional support beyond the regular classroom.
Title 1 schools identify students that are most in need of educational assistance and provide them with additional academic support. Students do NOT need to be from low-income families in order to receive Title 1 services.
Title 1 programs are designed to provide services that supplement and support the regular classroom program. Examples of services that may be offered using Title 1 funds include:
Extra instructional time and supports for students;
Specialized instructional methods and teaching materials that supplement the student's regular classroom instruction;
Before the Bell, a program that extends and reinforces the school's regular curriculum.
The Hathaway Parent Teacher Association is very active in our learning community and provides support for field trips, scholarships, enrichment, equipment, and social functions. Please join our next meeting to see how you can become involved in the HPTA!


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Implementing a bi-directional communication between C# and Javascript in Xamarin.iOS
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Xamarin is a cross-platform mobile application development framework which uses .NET ecosystem. The key advantages of Xamarin are,
– Ability to create fully native user interfaces, as well as a cross-platform UI toolkit called Xamarin.Forms
– Application logic can be reused by making a shared .NET project.
– There are C# class mappings for all native components and required classes of Android and iOS.
There are two webview components in iOS, UIWebView and WKWebView. The first one is now deprecated (Starting in iOS 8.0 and OS X 10.10 Apple recommends not to use UIWebView). Therefore, we are able to use WKWebView in order to display rich HTML content inside our iOS applications.
There are situations that developers need to invoke native code from Javascript and vice versa. In other words, it is like implementing a bridge between native code and web scripts.
It is possible to load web content to web view from a string, remote URL and local file path. We will be using content from a local file in this tutorial. Thus, our goal is to display a text message in webview via a native button and display a text message in native via a button which resides inside the web view. (See the figure below)
At the top of the screen, there is a webview which has rendered version of index.html file. The HTML file defines invokeWeb function which will be triggered from native 'Invoke Web' button. 'Invoke Native' HTML button calls InvokeNative function which triggers a native function.
Resources/www/index.html source
ViewController.cs source
When the native button is clicked it will execute this code snippet
webView.EvaluateJavaScript("invokeWeb('Hello!')", null);
Thereafter, invokeWeb Javascript function will be executed and <span> tag will display Hello! String as expected.
At ViewDidLoad following code snippet will be executed
webView.Configuration.UserContentController.AddScriptMessageHandler(new MessageHandler(this), "native");
Thereafter MessageHandler will be listening to Javascript method invocations which are coming from window.webkit.messageHandlers.native
invokeNative wrapper method is injected to WkWebView's document by using the following code since we need to use invokeNative globally.
webView.Configuration.UserContentController.AddUserScript( new WKUserScript( new NSString("window.invokeNative=function (param) {window.webkit.messageHandlers.native.postMessage(param);}"), WKUserScriptInjectionTime.AtDocumentStart, false));
Eventually, when 'Invoke Native' button clicked it will trigger DidReceiveScriptMessage of MessageHandler. Importantly, it has 'Hello!' as the string parameter. Thereafter ctx.ChangeTextAsync is invoked and lbl native label is updated with 'Hello!' as Text.
If the requirement is to expose multiple native functions to the window object the function/action name can be passed via wrapper function and native function selection logic can be implemented inside DidReceiveScriptMessage of the MessageHandler.
Download tutorial https://github.com/shalithasuranga/xamarin-ios-jsnative-com
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Multichoice Safaris is one of the few successful,indigeneous Tanzanian owned destination management companies. All our safaris are tailor-made to suit our clien'ts requirements and budget.Our knowledge of the country is second to none whether it be in the popular northern circuit,the less known southern circuit,the adventurous west or the indian ocean islands of Zanzibar,Pemba and Mafia.Multichoice Safaris has representative in U.K and France.
Multichoice Safaris has been operating in Tanzania for over 10 years,during which time we have gained a reputation for running a competent,knowledgeable and reliable operation.Based in Arusha by Hillary Mwanga,is proud to be one of the few successful,indigeneous Tanzanian owned destination management companies.Perhaps,we are not 'big'when compared to some of our competitors,but we believe that there are advantages to being 'small'.Because our company is small we are able to give a very personalised service.We pride ourselves on our speed and efficiency in responding to enquiries,also our ability to be flexible,to handle last minute changes and to be able to respond positively when things do not go according to plan.Also as there are not too many of us,you get to know us all personally.Majority of activities centre around photographic safaris,using permanent safaris lodges and camps throughout the country,beach holidays on the Indian Ocean Islands,together with cultural excursions to allow visitors to Tanzania to see and to understand more of our country.Multichoice Safaris specialises in private safaris-whether it is for 2 people or 100 hundreds-each booking is handled individually and itinerary especially tailor made to suit our client's requirements.We have also bulit up good relations over the years with reliable operators both in Tanzania and in surrounding countries and can organize with confidence,Mt.Kilimanjaro climbs,safari to Kenya, Uganda and gorilla trekking in Rwanda.We are represented in U.K and France.


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Temporal Ruptures in the Googlesphere
Interested in an input of satellites and an output at galactic scale, Temporal Ruptures In the Googlesphere investigates time in Google Maps, Google Earth and Google Street View.
Some of my early questions were:
- Is everything directly under the sun public display?
- If the images on Google Earth are relatively current… how can the delay alter a space?
- What does a space sound like when defined by the borders of our browser?
- How can a soundscape (mis)represent the landscape?


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Diamonds: Botswana/Sierra Leone, Still Far ApartWritten by Ibrahim Seaga Shaw - Expo Times, Paris
A World Bank study, released on May 14, 2003, concludes that while diamonds fuelled an "economic miracle" in a country like Botswana, they led to a total economic collapse in Sierra Leone. This study highlights how sound economic management or mismanagement can produce drastically different results.
The report outlines that in 1961, the per capita income of the two diamond-rich African countries approximately stood at $1,070. Today, Botswana is cited as an example of a stable and well-functioning democracy, with a per capita income of about $8,000, relatively equally distributed. In contrast, Sierra Leone's poor governance "led to the state's collapse and created the incentive, as well as the opportunity, for a rebellion throughout the 1990s." Sierra Leone is now among the poorest countries in the world, with a per capita income of about $480.
Over the years, the study observed, the government of Sierra Leone lost control over its assets, enabling private entrepreneurs and organized criminals to take charge of the diamond mining. Youths were marginalized in the economic and political collapse of the 1980s and turned increasingly to crime and drugs, making it "relatively easy" for rebel leader Foday Sankoh to recruit young men for his civil war and to finance warfare through diamond extraction. Botswana on the other hand "went down a different path", and with a sound financial management of its precious stones, the country has emerged as one of the very few success cases of stable democracy in Africa.
It is now a year since the release of that World Bank report, and so far, going by latest developments on the ground-in the diamond industry and other sectors of the country's economy-the situation in real terms remains the same, if not worse. Sierra Leone ranked the poorest of the poor in the recent United Nations Development Report, the fouth time in a row, with almost the same per capita income. International and local media reports are awash with the increasing impatience of the population who continue to suffer in abject poverty with dwindling public utilities ranging from transport, electricity, health and sanitation, water to food security, to name a few.
The marginalisation of youths, a problem which partly provided Foday Sankoh's rebellion with the manpower he needed, is still very much evident in the country. A recent BBC report by Lansana Fofana hinted on how he found some of these marginalised youths digging in diamond pits in Kono instead of being in School. More than half of the squad of the Sierra Leone under 17 were forced to go into hiding and seek asylum recently in New Zealand because, according to them, they have no future in Sierra Leone. All these are far from being isolated, but rather part of a wider chain of more recurrent, developments. With teachers and lecturers always on strike for better conditions of service, the educational system has been rendered weak and ineffective to serve a growing, and increasingly desperate, youth population. This explains why most youths today in Sierra Leone are in a hurry to leave the country for better opportunities elsewhere.
It is now more than two years since the war was officially declared over, but the reconstruction efforts are still a long way to go to translate all the flowery promises of making use of the diamonds and other valuable minerals to benefit the people. Last year alone, over 45 million US dollars worth of diamonds left the country through unofficial channels. But according to a report from the government gold and diamond office, $44 million worth of diamonds had left the country through the official channel so far this year, predicting a constant rise in exports over the next several years.
"This is the first time in the last 15 years that diamond exports have increased so significantly,... "That steady increase is linked to good governance and awareness." said Lawrence Ndola Myers, the Chief Government diamond Valuator and head of the Gold and Diamond Office.
International watchdogs have estimated that illegal smuggling of diamonds from the poor tiny country , denied the country's state coffers a staggering $400 million over the past 15 years. Legal trading resumed cautiously in 2000, with exports of about $10 million worth of alluvial diamonds. By last year, Sierra Leone legally shipped $76 million in raw stones to cutters in Europe, Israel and Lebanon.
If, as Myers put it, the surge in diamond exports is linked to good governance and awareness, then it must indeed be welcome as good news since these are words that have been lacking in the political landscape in Sierra Leone for ages. It is now hoped that corruption, characterised by advance fee payment and bribery, which has been bugging this country's steady growth to catch up with countries like Botswana, is now becoming a thing of the past.
But again it is always easier said than done. Sierra Leone indeed has a long way to go to catch up with Botswana, and this process can only be accelerated if, and only if, pro-active measures are put in place to eradicate corruption in the mining sector, as well as other important sectors of the country's development. This financial discipline is also needed if the millions of dollars accrued from the diamond sector, and other areas of the national economy including aid, are to trickle down to the ordinary man by way of providing jobs and very basic social amenities such as water, electricity, health and sanitation, education etc.


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"I love America -- I'm all Uncle Sam'ed up. I've written it as it was -- no ghost writer. It's full of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll."
-- Former NASL star Paul Cannell promoting the book, "F***** Hell, It's Paul Cannell," he is self-publishing about his soccer career that includes stops in Washington, Memphis, Detroit and Washington again. The title comes from the chant Newcastle United fans sang during his early years in England. (Washington Post Soccer Insider)
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Anyway, after reading this post over at Zak Smith's blog, I was contemplating this idea a little more. I'm presently running a fourth edition game, and the group is having fun with it. I will admit, however, that it's quite different from the games I usually run. I've typically only run sandbox games before. Imperial City was pretty sandbox; toward the climax, the PCs moved toward specific goals, but before then, I ran games centered around going to restaurants, settling personal vendettas, and taking pilgrimages to foreign countries for completely personal reasons. Live by the Sword was more focused, but the characters could ultimately do whatever they want (note: "whatever they want" usually meant "violently self-destruct," which is arguably the most sandbox thing you can do). False in Some Sense was a smaller sandbox (the town of Terra Lake), but PCs could do whatever they wanted or even deal with the consequences of leaving town; I usually consider the possibility that the PCs will stop fighting and move to greener pastures. True in Some Sense is even more sandbox; the setting is currently the continental United States, and is only linear in the sense that there is currently only one character trying to fulfill her goals.
I've run a few more linear games before, too. We Are Control and World Pulse Remix: All the Agents both run in the episodic format of assigned missions.
Which brings us to Crux of Eternity, my 4e game. It falls somewhere between the two: here's a campaign setting with some stuff in it and some tantalizing stuff outside your established territory (there's the 4e canon Points of Light to the East and an ocean to the West with at least one major trading partner in it), but since you're not doing anything else at the moment, here are some quests. There's a linear plot (these quests are all leading to a climax), but there's also a sandbox (you can always tell the Citadel where they can stick their quest and go do something more interesting). The escalation is what makes it odd, though. Power progression in 4e isn't exactly predetermined, but it's close. There's a balance of power inherent to 4e adventure design, and though it can be ignored, it's not bad. D&D always seemed to lend itself to an adventure path building off the structure of level progression, although it appears that older editions were frequently played more like Call of Cthulhu (as in, sometimes you're supposed to fight and sometimes you're supposed to run).
Using the level-progression structure keeps things some things simple while making others more complicated. On the one hand, planning a game is pretty simple. On the other hand, every crazy idea that pops into your head is just a distraction to that finished product. As presented, 4e just doesn't have that kind of wiggle room. The focus does have the advantage of keeping campaign planning on track, but it's still very different than having a bunch of plot hooks on a plate, and letting characters pick and choose.
So far, though, I think the linear structure of 4e is pretty good for beginning players, because it helps keep everything manageable.


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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
By Christopher Durang
Directed by Chase Newhart
May 6 - 22, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Sonia: 40s to 50s, Vanya's adopted sister, living with him in lonely Bucks County. Discontent, upset and regretful. (Must do a decent Maggie Smith accent - complete with some physicality)
Masha: 40s to 50s, Vanya's sister - well known Grade-B movie star - still glamorous, but in denial about aging. Her years of self-absorption affect every personal interaction.
Spike: 29 or younger, aspiring actor - sexy, self-centered, and dimwitted - but outgoing and friendly, in a goofy sort of way. (Must be comfortable being on stage in underwear)
Cassandra: any age - ethnic, psychically endowed soothsayer - who just happens to work as a cleaning woman. Most importantly: confidence to spare.
Nina: early 20s - all-American girl next door. Although a star struck actress - she remains sweet, sincere, and steadfastly earnest
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Stafford, VA. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect on Saturday after a traffic stop in north Stafford led to the discovery of drugs and drug-related items in the suspect vehicle.
On June 16, 2018, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Deputy W.C. Betush observed a vehicle with a non-working registration light and subsequently initiated a traffic stop in the area of Mine Road and Settlers Way. When approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana.
The driver was identified as Tiffany Ann McDaniel, 30, of Sterling and the passenger as Nito Singh Boyd, 29, of Arnold, MD.
Boyd told deputies there was marijuana in the vehicle and McDaniel confirmed his statement. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana, controlled substances, and several drug-related items.
McDaniel was issued a summons for detective equipment and possession of marijuana, and was released. Boyd was transported to the Magistrate's Office and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of controlled paraphernalia. He was held until sober.


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North Somerset Business Club Meeting – Sept 2013
The next meeting of the North Somerset Business Club will be held at The Royal Hotel in Weston on Thursday the 12th September at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
The meeting is being held in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, Weston-super-Mare Hoteliers Association, Weston Chamber of Commerce, Woodspring Management Club and North Somerset Industrial Association.
The Club is delighted to welcome along as guest speakers;
John Penrose, MP for Weston-super-Mare
Sue Mountstevens, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset
John will be speaking about his personal experiences as a founder of two small businesses and what the Government can do to help SME's (small and medium enterprises) in future.
Sue will be talking about what has been achieved since her election in November 2012, what remains to be done and what she's aiming to achieve.
There is a small cost of £6.50 per head to include refreshments and a buffet. For further information and to book a place, please contact Hazel at NSEA – Phone 01934 418 118 or email email@example.com


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Home Improvement - Part 1A
February 16, 2017
The first broadcast day of the first message in a new series of teaching titled "Home Improvement." In this series, Pastor Philip presents biblical truth on the crucial role of the family in society and the church and shows that the Bible offers God's building code for strong and healthy homes. Today's teaching begins a two-part examination of 1 Samuel 2: 12-17 and a study of the vital role that fathers have in building the family and impacting the next generation.
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The CleanStream Silicone Enema Set is a quick easy way for partners to engage in stimulating enema play. The kit comes with everything that's need for easy setup and immediate use. The enema bag can hold up to 1 gallon on liquid, so go ahead and fill it up. You can then use one of the included attachments to offer different pleasing sensations as you fill your partner's anal cavity. The enema kit quickly cleans and stores (just as easily as it is to setup).
CleanStream Silicone Enema Set Contents:
- (1) Silicone Enema Bag
- (4) Enema Tips
- (1) Flexible Hose
- (1) Stainless Steel Clamp
- (1) Handy Carrying Case
CleanStream Silicone Enema Set Specs and Benefits:
- Offers a complete enema experience for couples
- Easy to set up and use
- Enema bag holds up to 1 gallon of liquid
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- Each enema nozzle allows for a different sensation
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Having friends over for dinner doesn't have to mean slaving away in the kitchen for hours to produce a three-course meal.
A much more fun and relaxed approach to eating and entertaining is to shop smart at the local deli counter.
Take inspiration from the mezze dishes of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East and serve up a selection of little dishes to share. The secret is that no great skill in the kitchen is required - just some simple cooking using the freshest ingredients and an artistic flair when it comes to plating the food.
It's the perfect way to get people together so that everyone can enjoy sitting around chatting, drinking and nibbling.
'Meze' is traditionally served up in Lebanon and Syria. Exotic fragrant spices, fresh green herbs and citrus are the key flavours and will make your house smell like heaven.
It's the ultimate finger food so you'll need plenty of flatbread. If you can, try to buy some dukkah. This is a delicious blend of spices, nuts and seeds that's enjoyed by dipping fresh bread first into olive oil and then into the mixture.
Mix up a simple salad of fresh orange slices, black olives and thinly sliced red onion too.
To get you in the summer party mood, we've selected two easy recipes to try at home.
SPICY CHICKEN SKEWERS (Makes 25)
3 boneless and skinless chicken thighs.
1tbsp harissa paste (fiery-hot chilli paste).
1tsp cumin seeds.
1tbsp finely grated fresh ginger.
1tbsp runny honey.
4tbsp olive oil.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To serve:
Labneh (a Lebanese soft cheese made from yoghurt cheese) drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh parsley, Lemon wedges, to squeeze, Romaine lettuce leaves, Flatbread, 25 metal skewers or wooden skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix all the other ingredients together in a medium bowl and add the chicken. Toss until the chicken pieces are coated. Season well with salt and pepper. Leave to marinate for at least one hour.
When ready to cook, thread the chicken on to the skewers, adding about three pieces to each. Heat a stove-top grill pan or barbecue. Grill the chicken for two-three minutes on each side until browned. Serve with natural yoghurt and chopped red onion.
CRUMBLED CHEESE DIP WITH HERBS AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS (Makes 350ml)
300g feta cheese, crumbled.
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon.
5tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.
A pinch of red chilli flakes, crushed.
1 small red onion, finely diced.
1tbsp each finely chopped parsley, dill and mint.
2tbsp pomegranate molasses.
4tbsp pomegranate seeds.
Arrange the crumbled cheese in a serving bowl. Pour the lemon juice and olive oil over it. Sprinkle the chilli flakes, onion and herbs on top.
Drizzle with the pomegranate molasses and sprinkle with the seeds to finish. Serve with plenty of flatbread for dipping.


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Consider this my gift to you: The first post of the Less is More Christmas Club!
I'm posting this now, before you all get carried away with Half-Off sales, White sales, Pre-Thanksgiving sales, Post-Thanksgiving sales, and Pearl Harbor Day sales.
If any of you know how to make a button for the LIMCC, let me know. Because I don't have a clue. Stop back for more posts on celebrating Advent, putting Christ back in Christmas, and things to do with kids who are home all day.
This is for all of you who were downsized this year, who have more than 2.5 children and less than 2 incomes, who long for simpler times, and who are already tired of hearing little voices chant "I want that!".
The Twelve Days of Christmas traditionally started on Christmas and ended in January, with the Epiphany (celebration of the Three Kings finally making it to the manger). This was because the four weeks preceding Christmas was Advent season, a time of penance and preparing hearts for the coming of the Christ Child. The tree would not have been decorated until Christmas Eve; all parties were post-Christmas.
A Christmas without gifts under the tree does not have to be a Christmas of deprivation. Don't tell the kids "We're broke this year, no presents". Instead, put it in a more positive light: "This year we are going to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas". Then, grab the kids and do the following:
1. Keep the Memory Alive: Use old Christmas cards and make a scrapbook. You could do a theme, such as the alphabet: A is for Angels, B is for Bells, etc. (or POEM, here) Challenge your kids to a contest to make up a 2 or 4 line poem. You don't need fancy, expensive scrapping supplies. All you need are basic art supplies: scissors, glue, markers/crayons. Have the kids bring their school supplies home for the winter break. Bonus: You can keep it forever and it will be a treasured Christmas heirloom.
2. You Light Up My Life: Most large cities put out maps of the best displays, and they also often have a parade in December as well. If the cost of gas is keeping you out of your car, take a walk. Too cold? Watch parades on TV, or take the bus to the mall. Don't take any money, but maybe take a notebook. Rate the store displays as you walk through them - think Joan Rivers on the Red Carpet. Which store is the tackiest? Most inspirational? Most unusual?
3. Give Unto Others: Give the year-round Meals on Wheels volunteers a day off, and go with the kids to deliver the meals. Greet the recipients with a Christmas carol, wear a Santa hat, make it fun! Help out at a soup kitchen, or, if you don't feel comfortable taking the kids to a homeless shelter, you could also help your local church package Shoebox Christmas for Billy Graham's ministry, and someone has to put the food baskets together for the needy!
4. The Reason for the Season: Using your nativity set, have the children create a play of the Christmas story. Don't have a nativity set? Act it out in real life, make paper cutouts glued to popsicle sticks, or print one out. Perform for family members or neighborhood friends. For an added twist, try telling a part of the story from a different angle, from the point of view of the innkeeper or a cow in the stable. Be creative.
5. And All Through The House: Make a chain of silver bells for the window: Cut out pieces of egg carton, cover with aluminum foil, and add a small ball of foil on a twist tie wire inside for the clapper. There is an abundance of recipes for homemade play clay on the internet; choose one and add cinnamon to create your own ornaments. Small children love stringing macaroni to make garlands, and at 16 oz. for less than 50 cents, it's economical too. Pretty pictures cut from wrapping paper, greeting cards, or even newspaper advertisements make classic ornaments when mounted on cardstock or a doilie. You can also cut out Christmas themed pictures from the wishbooks that get mailed to every house and decoupage an old picture frame to make decorative, seasonal desk accessories. Do a juice can or flowerpot for a nice pen holder. Make snowflakes from coffee filters (fold into eighths, and cut small shapes out. ) Unfold and hang. More ideas here.
6. Be a Couch Potato: Most family stations air Christmas classics, like "It's a Wonderful Life", "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", or "A Christmas Story". Find out when your family's favorite one is one, and make it a special night. Invite some friends over, and have a "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" party. Serve hot chocolate or apple cider (make your own from apple juice and spices) and popcorn. Plan it as an event, instead of just flipping channels, and your kids will remember it as a special time.
7. Play Together and Stay Together: Have the kids each create their own winter or Christmas themed game. One could make a crossword, one could do a wordfind, an older kid could make some cards for a "Scattergories" type game. Then, play them together as a family. For crosswords, wordfinds, or other pencil games, put the master copy in a page protector. Use washable crayons or a dry erase marker – it will wipe right off for the next person to solve. Use the cardboard from a cereal box and the Sunday ads to make a jigsaw puzzle. Play charades – chances are, your children never have before!
8. Christmas in other Cultures: Investigate what people in other countries do to celebrate Christmas, and talk about it at home. You could make it a theme night, and serve traditional food from that country. Kids can draw pictures of traditions, the country's flag, etc. for placemats. Give each family member a name from that country, and use it for the rest of the night. For example, make tacos and call Dad "Pablo" all night. Make spaghetti and call your daughter "Francesca". Tell your son, "Hans", the story of Black Pete and St. Nicholas.
9. Christmas is for the Birds: Spend one evening helping out wildlife. Make pinecone bird feeders with peanut butter and unsalted sunflower seeds; string popcorn garlands and decorate the outside trees, or collect old towels from the neighbors and deliver it to an animal shelter.
10. Sing for Your Supper: Caroling is traditional, but let's face it, it's generally not easy to take the kids around the neighborhood at night singing on people's porches like they used to in the old days. You can still put on a show at the local nursing home, though. Or, stay in and have a Carol Challenge. How many tunes can you sing? How many verses do you know? How fast can you learn a new song? You can find songs and lyrics online, at the library, or from a church hymnal.
11. Culture Shock: Often museums have free days during the winter break, and churches will put on plays open to the public. The local high school will usually have a winter concert featuring choir and orchestra. Many cities sponsor 'tree art', and encourage businesses and artists to decorate pine trees, often elaborately and according to a theme. Admission is free or cheap. Department stores will usually have a time when Santa is going to come for a visit (avoid the Mall Santa and the $10 pictures.) Other business will often do special things for kids, whether it is sponsoring coloring contests, baking contests, or just having a story time with Santa's elves.
12. Make a Gingerbread House. You can make actual gingerbread, or just use graham crackers. Mix together a thick paste of powdered sugar and milk or water for glue. Fruit flavored Tootsie rolls can be cut into all sorts of shapes and decorations when rolled flat, or use fruit rollups. If you are a baker, make your own fondant and create wreaths, trees, and more. Enter it in a contest, or just admire it as a family. All of the ingredients and supplies can be found at the dollar store, or even cheaper during holiday loss leader sales at the supermarket.
Make Christmas Eve special. Spend the day together. Make your family's traditional foods and treats, or try your hand at something new and different. Never made bread? This is a great day to try! Remember it doesn't have to be perfect, and if the bread comes out too chewy or falls before it is done baking, that's ok. Use it for stuffing and have a good laugh. Cookies get burned? Make another batch. If they are cookie cutter ones, spray paint them and use them for ornaments. Keep the TV off today, and make it a day of peace. Decorate your tree. Tell your kids the stories behind the ornaments you've been collecting. (Yes, "I bought this for my neighbor in 1995 but forgot to wrap it, and that's why we have a German Beer Stein Reindeer ornament" counts as a story!)
Top it off with Mass – it is a beautiful, serene experience if you've never been. Bonus: the kids *might* sleep in a little the next day!
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The show started late because YouTube suddenly wanted us to stream in 1080p. That's something we can look into… In today's episode not only are all four cast members present for once, but we are joined by Hedgie – who instantly lowers the tone. So nothing odd there, then. Much tangenting happens during the Review of our Week segment, before settling back down for the Gaming News. Then the Destiny segment happens. If you're not into Destiny, you might want to fast forward through Done and Dusted this week. Then the last moan about Doctor Who's last two episodes before bringing the show to a close.
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If you share with anyone about your decision to be a nurse, his or her immediate question will be, "why do you want to be a nurse?" Any BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) or MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) graduate will tell you that nursing is really a great degree choice as there are so many wonderful things to be a nurse.
There are so manydifferent reasons why you should consider a career in nursing. Below we list the most common ones that people have chosen to be a nurse.
Gallup research polls have rated nursing as the most respected profession. Nurses offer help to individuals in the most critical moments of their lives. You will be proud of your career as people look up to you. The most satisfying aspect of nursing is the ability to make a difference in people's lives. This profession also offers opportunities for personal growth in your participation in the process of helping and saving people.
Your skills in nursing are not limited to your place of work. You can use your knowledge and skills to care for an ailing family member or friends. You can also assist them in case of emergencies before they go to hospital. This should be one of the great answers to the question, "why do you want to be a nurse?"
Registered nurses have flexible working schedules. You can choose to work during the day or at night, or work for 3 or 4 continuous shifts and then take the rest of the week off. Such a flexible schedule is ideal for people who are pursuing another career, education or have a demanding family. In addition, you can work in any state or hospital as long as you have the required skills and experience.
What's more, registered nurses can take their careers into different directions including trauma care, geriatric care or as a legal nurse consultancy. You can also work as an administrator in health care agency or as a teacher. Other options for registered nurses include writing and researching on health-related issues. You will have unlimited opportunities as you learn and grow in this field.
A study conducted in 2005 indicated that nursing practitioners earned between 60,000 dollars and 90,000 dollars based on their geographical location and experience. The salary range has been increasing because of the rising demand for qualified nurses. You will earn attractive benefits and wages as a nurse. Your earnings will increase as you gain more experience in the nursing field.
Nursing is among the fastest growing careers in the US. A study conducted by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has predicted a 26% increase in the demand for registered nurses by 2020. This steady increase in demand for nurses makes nursing the second-best career in healthcare. The increasing number of aging baby boomer offers new job opportunities for geriatric nurses. So, you need not to worry about finding a job if you are a good nurse.
Many people register for a nursing degree program because nursing is their career of choice and preference. If you have a growing interest in nursing, you will find fulfillment and satisfaction when you work as a registered nurse. Nursing is a popular second-career choice for many people. If you are employed and looking for another source of income, then nursing is an excellent choice.
You may have found your answer to "Why do you want to be a nurse?"Here are some people who made this choice before sharing their ideas about becoming a nurse.
"I find nursing a fast-paced profession because I often have to make split-second decisions. I have to be alert at all times and ready to respond to situations within short notices. I find nursing exciting because I handle different issues every day. No two days are alike in nursing. I handle different patients and solve different problems each day."
"My desire to help people in their most vulnerable moments motivated me to choose the nursing profession. All nurses have this trait and often act as advisors, confidants and friends to their patients. I have an opportunity to empower people to take charge of their health and enhance the quality of their lives. I feel so happy with that."
"I have a long and sustainable career in nursing because of its flexibility. I have more than 100 specialties in the field to choose from, including critical care, forensic nursing, anesthetist nursing, etc. Once I identify my perfect specialty that matches my strengths, I can build a life-long career out of that specialty. "
After answering the question, "why do you want to be a nurse?" maybe you have made the decision to become an excellent nurse, then you need to know how you can become a nurse. Just follow the instructions below.


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Tasty finger food: Crumbed chicken ribs
Entertain with ease thanks to this tasty finger food.
Time to prepare: 35 mins
Cooking time: 4 mins
Serves: 4-6
24 chicken ribs
Rub (Dry spice mix)
1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon rosemary powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery powder
500 g panko breadcrumbs
4 eggs
50 ml buttermilk
2 cups plain flour
1. Apply liberal coating of rub to each chicken rib and chill ribs in fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Place eggs and buttermilk in a bowl and panko breadcrumbs in a second bowl.
3. Dip the coated ribs into the egg and buttermilk mixture and then coat well with breadcrumbs.
4. Pre-heat deep fryer to 180°C and deep fry chicken ribs in small batches (depending on the size of the fryer) for 3–4 minutes per batch ensuring a golden colored crumb coating.
5. Place cooked ribs on paper towel to drain excess oil.
Use this cooking method with any flavor combination in the rub to suit your preference. These are such good eating on their own but add a range of dipping sauces on the side depending on your crowd - try a Japanese mayo and hot sauce combination.
This is an edited extract from Ribs: With Low and Slow BBQ Guide by Adam Roberts, New Holland Publishers, RRP $45, available from all good bookstores or online.
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Its addictive this SEO watching, I was compelled to make yet another visit on Saturday. The weather was indifferent though, one minute it was dull and drab the next the clouds broke and the sun shone through.
I was lucky enough to yet again get some superb views of these majestic birds, at times they came close, too close sometimes as I couldn't fit them into the frame and ended up cropping off their wings!!
The light levels were forever changing and this proved to be challenging at times. Trying to get the correct exposure was tough, especially when the birds were moving from high up in the sky to low down over the grass in a matter of seconds. So in order to try and over come this I had a go at shooting in manual mode (thanks for that Pete!) this involves continually adjusting the exposure, ISO, depth of field and taking the shot all at the same time, oh and I forgot to mention whilst doing all that you also have to track the bird in flight as well!
Using this new technique resulted in loads of crappy images, I was all fingers and thumbs because I just wasn't able to change the settings quick enough, there was loads of good opportunities wasted! However, as the day progressed I was starting to get the hang of it which resulted in a few keepers. Yes it is as difficult as it sounds but I think in time I will slowly perfect the technique, all I'll need then is a Canon lens!!!
I took loads and loads of images and below is a selection of them.....
This final image (almost full frame) is of the closest encounter I had all day, it was flying straight at me and I just couldn't "lock on" to it, then just as it went overhead (about 10ft away) I locked on and unbelievably caught the action, well sort of.........!


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What is Paleo?
The term Paleo comes from the idea that we should eat as our Paleolithic ancestors did because that is how we are genetically designed to eat -- lean meats, vegetables, some fruit and good fats. Basically, meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, and fats such as olive and coconut oil. That's actually a lot of stuff!
I'm not one for spouting of scientific facts and such, but there has been a lot of research done by really smart people. I would encourage you to read Robb Wolf's site and book to get started. The dude is wicked smart and pretty stinkin' funny.
Why are you so stoked about Paleo?
There is a long and a short answer here. Short: The proof is in the (coconut milk) pudding. Since we began eating Paleo in early 2010, we have lost weight, our blood pressure and cholesterol are squeaky clean, and a host of other nagging issues have disappeared (acne, sleep issues, digestive issues (including diverticulitis), energy levels, to name a few). Sometime soon I'll get into more details, but that about sums it up for us.
So, what CAN'T I eat?
First off, the point here isn't what you can't eat, but more about eating to give your body the best fuel you can. However, we still have times where we indulge in "non paleo" stuff. And you know what? It's not a big deal. We've learned to stop taking everything so stinkin' seriously and just enjoy ourselves and eat what makes us feel good.
That being said, here are some things that are NOT part of a Paleo lifestyle:
-Grains (wheat, corn (yes corn is a grain), barley, oats, rice)
-Legumes (beans -- including soy, peanuts (no, they aren't a nut!))
-Sugar or other sweeteners
-Starchy veggies (like white potatoes)
Um...this looks kind of weird and impossible...
At first glance, yes, it might look weird. And it might be a change from what you are used to doing. But, give it a shot and I will guarantee that you will feel better. Seriously guys, you will. Honestly, I think the hardest part initially, especially with small kids, is the convenience factor. But, with time, I think you'll see that eating/cooking/shopping actually becomes pretty simplified. And dare I say it, enjoyable! We have both lost weight and our cholesterol levels are lower than they've ever been. Both of our doctors have asked us what we've done because they are so impressed with our improved health.
But what about the kids?
Our kids eat what we eat. (Truth be told, they eat a lot more fruit and nuts than we do.) We don't keep stuff in our house that isn't Paleo. Honestly, I was a bit apprehensive about getting our kids to eat more veggies (we have one kid that tends to gag fairly violently if he so chooses...), but we have been amazed at how they eat now. When we go out, we don't hound our five year old about what to eat. However, he has learned that if he eats certain things, he'll feel it later, so he's started making better choices on his own. Not all the time though...especially when tempted by treats! And again -- it's okay! Life isn't meant to be a set of rules and restrictions. And we want our kids to learn to make good choices, not to just be told what to do.


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True or False: Lightning does not strike the same location twice during a single storm.
It can and does strike certain objects repeatedly, particularly tall, isolated areas like skyscrapers.
By: Staff
4 Min Quiz
From ancient gods to your know-it-all next-door neighbor Gary, everyone thinks they know the weather. How much do you know about weather myths?
It can and does strike certain objects repeatedly, particularly tall, isolated areas like skyscrapers.
In ancient Rome, Jupiter was often given a thunderbolt to represent his stormy powers.
Don't waste your time trying to "equalize pressure" by opening the windows. It doesn't work, and you're burning time that you could use to get to safety.
It's a myth that Florida is exceptionally sunny; the sunbaked areas of the southwestern U.S. have many more sunny days.
High-winds are a hallmark of severe tropical storms but wind actually only causes 5 to 10 percent of fatalities.
She's the goddess of the west wind, and unlike so many violent weather gods, she's known for gentleness and kindness.
It's a common misconception that twisters rarely hit big cities; they frequently cause damage in places like that.
The Mayans gave Chaac a wicked-looking lightning axe, ostensibly so he could chop open the skies.
Waterspouts are just tornadoes that occur over water, not a different category of weather event.
Tornadoes aren't slowed down by water and in some cases will travel right through or over rivers and lakes.
The idea is that the tape will prevent high winds from breaking the glass, but in reality it just causes larger, heavier glass shards to form.
It's "Windy City" nickname refers to local politics, not weather -- there are plenty of cities that are windier than Chicago.
One old myth says that you should hide in the southwest corner because many tornadoes approach from that direction, but really, it doesn't matter.
Humidity is only one factor in that awful sticky feeling — the air temperature and dew point are also critical components.
Alcohol makes you feel warmer for a while but it reduces blood flow to your skin and constricts blood flow in general. In situations where you can't find warm shelter it can kill you.
Some temples to this god were ingeniously built in a cylindrical shape to minimize air resistance.
Overpasses can dangerously focus and twist winds, and they're elevated, meaning you're more vulnerable to flying debris.
Temps in the 20s tend to produce the biggest snowflakes, and it is never "too cold" to snow.
Storms can move in any direction, but mostly they move from west to east; assuming that a storm can move in only one direction can have fatal consequences.
It takes time and a lot of evaporation for humidity to hit 100 percent during a rainstorm, especially if the humidity was low before the rain started.
Tornadoes can and do occur in the mountains and have been spotted at 10,00 feet. However, none have been documented at 20,000 feet.
Relative to other body parts, you lose heat about the same all over your body, meaning you should cover everything in extreme cold.
Cold temperatures are by far the deadliest weather event, accounting for more than half of fatalities.
Many people mistakenly believe that large vehicles can drive through 3 or 4 feet of water, but it often takes only 2 to float a vehicle off of a road and into danger.
In 2010, a crazy cold front dropped sleet and flurries in Miami, although none of it amounted to much.
It's a myth that we can't predict tornadoes accurately. Forecasters issue warnings for 80 percent of tornadoes that pop up during storms.
Perun was the god of lightning and thunder, and he was also considered the king of the gods.
Cold air alone doesn't really cause illness. Being stuck inside all winter with a bunch of sick people, though, is a sure-fire way to become ill.
If you're used to bashing the incompetence of local forecasters, understand that when it comes to winter storm warnings they are usually correct in about 90 percent of cases.
Flash flooding can happen almost anywhere, including city streets that are nowhere near a river.
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Appointing a director
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Is it quicker to post off form AP01 to appoint a director, or to request a copy of the authentication code online and then file the form electronically? My client is trying to open a bank account for a new Ltd Company but they won't open it until he's showing as a director with Companies House, and he's got avcheque to bank now, so need to act quick!
Monsoon Font Of All Knowledge FMAAT, AAT Licensed Accountant Posts: 4,071Post form today, and apply for a auth code.
If he's showing on Co House by the time the code arrives, the form was quicker!
It does take a few days for the bank's data to update from Co House, so expect a few days wait even after the change is showing on Co House.
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Quality Assurance
We specialise solely in knee surgery performing as a group around 1500 knee surgeries a year. We see patients from all around the UK and around 20% of our work involves complex referrals from other surgeons, for second opinions. Our group is recognised nationally and internationally as leaders in delivering care and research in knee surgery. The OKG has strong links to the British Association for Surgery of the Knee, European Knee Society and American Knee Society. Our surgeons are regularly invited to present their research at international meetings.
Patient Involvement in Treatment Decisions
We actively involve patients in decisions about their care and are at the forefront of adopting and developing patient decision making aids for knee surgery.
Patient satisfaction
Our primary aim is to provide the highest-level care for our patients. We have surveyed patients passing through the OKG demonstrating that 95% of patients are satisfied or very satisfied with their treatment.
Joint replacement
We perform approximately 600 knee joint replacements a year. Our results from the National Joint Register (funnel plots, see below) show a very high level of success for our patients. As a group we perform more partial knee replacements (Oxford Uni compartmental Knee replacement) than any other centre with very high implant survival rates. We perform as many Total Knee Replacements, again with very good results. Our rate of infection is well below the National average. People are referred to us for joint replacement from all around the UK and abroad. The Oxford knee replacement has excellent longterm outcome data and recent evidence published in the Lancet has shown significant advantages of partial knee replacement surgery compared with more invasive total knee replacement surgery.
Improvement of patient care
We are constantly trying to improve our service. We have a research programme focused on improving specialist knee surgery, this includes improving patient information and decision making right through to assessment of long term outcomes following surgical interventions.
Knee arthroscopy
The OKG performs over 500 knee arthroscopies a year. Over the last year there have been no readmissions.
ACL reconstruction
We (Dodd, Jackson, Price, Bottomley) perform approximately 200 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions a year, with a very high level of patient satisfaction and a low revision rate (approximately 1%/year).
National Joint Registry Data
View Mr William Jackson's National Joint Registry data here.
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World Polio Day 2016
Posted by Michael Henstra on Oct 28, 2016
World Polio Day is observed on October 24. This observance was established by Rotary International in order to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, the developer of a vaccine against polio.
Poliomyelitis was known since the ancient times, but the first clinical description of the disease was provided only by English physician Michael Underwood in 1789. The virus struck the developed countries at the end of the 19th century, at the beginning of the 20th century it appeared in the USA and Europe. The disease reached its peak during the 1950s, when it started to shift from infants to children aged from five to nine.
Polio affects the further life of those children who once suffered it. The first efficient attempts to fight the virus were made by Jonas Salk in 1955, who lead the first team to develop and test the inactivated vaccine.
Salk's inactivated vaccine and Sabin's oral vaccine helped save thousands children. The use of the vaccines led to establishment of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, that reduced the worldwide cases of polio by 99%.
Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, still remains the only African country that still has record of the polio virus reported within its territory. The other two countries with the virus are Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The WHO has affirmed that despite a 99.9% reduction of polio spread between 1988 and 2016, they were committed to ensuring that polio is totally wiped off the planet. According to the UN, 27 children have been paralyzed for life by polio in 2016.
The following video is a recording of the live streamed World Polio Day 2016 event held on 24 October at the CDC in Atlanta.
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Building warships for the Kriegsmarine
After the economical crisis of the 1930s, which had hit the Dutch shipyards particularily hard, the Kriegsmarine was a welcome customer. Soon after the German occupation in 1940 orders were placed for a series of 60 minesweepers, a project unheard-of in pre-war years. Also, production capacity was alotted to repair & refit orders, all work done to the full satisfaction of the Kriegsmarine. The Germans were impressed by the quality and the planning skills of the Dutch shipyards. Not only the managers benefited from this economical high tide, but all employees, workers and suppliers got a fair share of the pie. This frantic activity came to a grinding halt towards the end of the war, when, for obvious reasons, the German industry could no longer supply steel and other materials.
The Germans encountered few difficulties when aligning the Dutch shipbuilding industry with the Third Reich's war effort. Actually, the shipyards had no choice. Other industries in the Netherlands faced the same dilemma. Making the most of a morally complex situation was the order of the day, while it was impossible to ignore the German military achievements, that until 1943 were both spectacular and impressive.
The contract for building 60 minesweepers to a Kriegsmarine design was one of the first orders for the Dutch shipbuilding industry. Wilton-Fijenoord took the lead for the hulls while Werkspoor was responsible for the machinery. They shared the construction activities with all major Dutch shipyards. 40 Keels were laid down in the Rotterdam region, 10 by the Schelde at Flushing and another 10 by two shipyards in Amsterdam. The design was also used in Germany itself. All together the Kriegsmarine took delivery of 131 MBoote 40, of which 71 were constructed in German shipyards.
After placing the unusually large order for 60 minesweepers the Kriegsmarine in 1940 launched another major construction project, this time for 12 destroyers, also to a German design that was officially called Flottentorpedoboot Typ 1940. In 1941 a second batch of 12 vessels was ordered.
The design envisaged a displacement of 2,546 tonnes. The propulsion plant was based on a Werkspoor design for the RNethN's Gerard Callenburgh-class, which was building in May 1940. 45,000 SHP would result in a trials speed of 35 knots. The armament was up to standard but not impressive for their size: 4 (4 x 1) 12,7 cm (5 in) guns, 4 (2 x 2) 37 mm (1.5 in) machine guns and 8 (4 x 2) 20 mm MGs, and last but not least, 8 (2 x 4) torpedo tubes.
This destroyer project was also managed by Wilton-Feijenoord, and by Werkspoor as far as the machineries were concerned. However, almost from the beginning severe supply problems were encountered, because all German and Dutch industrial resources by now had been fully committed to the war economy. On top of this, progress was constantly hampered by repairs and other urgent jobs which the Kriegsmarine bestowed upon the shipyards. Over time the Flottentorpedoboot therefore ended up in the lower regions of the German priority lists. As a result, only eight hulls had been completed by 1944. One of them, T 66, was destroyed by an allied bombing attack on Flushing in October 1944. The Germans took the trouble to finish off the hulls of T 62 and T 69 by explosive charges on the Wilton stocks in the previous month. T 64 and T 70 met the same fate at the RDM shipyard. T 63, T 61 and T 65 had already been launched at the time and were being towed to Germany when T 61 was sunk by allied aircraft off Texel on Juni 12, 1944. After the war, the allies scuttled the remaining hulls off the Swedish and Norwegian coasts, fully laden with poison gas ammunition and bombs.
Yet this history has a positive epilogue: Four propulsion sets had been completed by Werkspoor during the war. In the 1950s they went to sea after all, but now in the engine rooms of the new Dutch subchasers Holland, Gelderland, Noord-Brabant and Zeeland.Source: Baart, Rotterdam Oorlogshaven.


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Vincent Gallo
Annina Nosei Gallery
Vincent Gallo paints what could be called "found sculptural objects," metal plates that look like big switchbox covers. They are rusty, formerly painted, very scraped, very artistically reduced and de-finished. These are contemporary relics, discards of "condoed" industrial buildings. On top of these abraded metal surfaces Gallo has painted neo-Roman still lifes of tables, bowls, and grapes.
A graffiti artist told me that he found Gallo's grape paintings "soft." Softness has many causes. I think in this case the graffiti artist found Gallo's paintings too decorative, as if they were too good-looking for their own good. I don't think they're soft, but I can't say that the majority of them won't hang in dining rooms. That's okay, isn't it? If I had a dining room I'd want one of these paintings to hang right over the wall safe where the Château Yquem is kept.
There was a lot of similar "found
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Top Benefits of Business Texting
You need to stretch yourself to extremes if you want to succeed at business. Because of this, you will have to do a lot to propel your business where you want it to be. You should use all the possibilities when it comes to consumer engagement. Some techniques for doing this include email marketing, social media, and business texting. This piece will help you get a gist of how powerful business texting can be in your company. Here are some of its benefits.
The SMS are Concise
People do not like being bombarded with a lot of information, especially not all at once. However, thanks to business texting, you can send the message you want concisely. When you send a message that is direct clients know that you appreciate their time. On top of this, they know that you are aware of what you need from them when you structure your messages well.
Clients Prefer Texting
Studies done have brought to light that close to 64% consumers are okay with getting customer services on SMS. In addition to this, a whopping 80% would like to text the contact centers. Unfortunately, not many companies have harnessed the power of SMS. This is primarily because they have the belief that SMS is not formal. Nonetheless, this is what consumers love. Although emails and phone calls are good too, it is essential to try business texting and witness some changes.
Reading a Text Can be Done Immediately
You may not have the time to read an email until it is already late. This happens when there is an accumulation of business emails that one cannot go through all at once. Hence, it may not be so useful to send an important business message via email. Today, most people are switching to business texting as a method of communication in the workplace. People prefer texts because they are faster than emails. People are more likely to respond to a text within a short time compared to an email. This is why texting is effective.
Improves Customer Relationships
Making your customers feel like they are part of your business makes them loyal. You can establish a healthy type of connection through communication. Ensuring that your clients are informed about the goods and services you can provide makes them feel valued. All this information can be passed on using business text messages. In addition to this, you can also inform your clients about any employment opportunities and wish them happy holidays via text messages.
Texting is Flexible
When a company or business gives clients convenience, you will always find them being loyal. Business texting can offer customers the type of convenience they need because it is flexible. It is possible to reply to texts at any time and from anywhere. It makes it possible for a client to open up about anything even if it is sensitive.
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A little about me...
I'm a Welsh girl, born and bred. I live in the beautiful countryside of South West Wales and this, as always has been a great source of inspiration for me.
I have always had a love of drawing and being creative and it has always been something I've enjoyed since I was small.
I enjoyed Art and Textiles at school and this progressed further to studying a Foundation Art & Design Diploma and then on to UWIC (now Cardiff Metropolitan University) to study for a BA (hons) Contemporary Textile Practice. Here I got to explore various disciplines and mediums, working on my style and what direction I wanted my work to go in.
The final major project culminated in designing a hand screen print and digitally printed textiles range for Myddfai Trading Company.
This then evolved into a range of greetings cards which are now for sale on my Etsy site.
After designing these cards, I saw that there was a gap in the market for original Welsh design and I felt that I could give it a go myself.
I'll have a go at any sort of surface pattern, from cards and wrapping paper, to wedding invitations and prints.
Have a look at my social media channels for the most recent update on what I am up to.
I also make personalised cards and take commissions.
If you have an idea in mind and would like to discuss it further, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
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|1907 Oahu College women's soccer team (photo courtesy Futbol Heritage Archive).
I love watching Women's Football (Soccer) especially cheering for the Women's National Team! They are getting ready for the Olympics in Rio. The team won a bronze in 2012 and I'm hoping for even better next time as the coach is very good:
"Canadian women's soccer coach John Herdman has summoned the heart of his World Cup team along with an injection of youth for his first camp on the road to Rio. Herdman's roster includes captain Christine Sinclair and fellow World Cup veterans Erin McLeod, Rhian Wilkinson, Allysha Chapman, Diana Matheson, Sophie Schmidt and Melissa Tancredi..."It's an exciting group we've brought together." Herdman said Sunday from Vancouver. "I really do hope we can find some of the quality that we are going to need to get on the Olympic (podium)."
It's been a real hard slog for the ladies in soccer though. Their history is marked by extreme prejudice and male-domination over their actions. Despite that, the ladies love the sport and have stayed strong over the 100 plus years of playing.In the early 20th century, women were playing the game seriously in different parts of the US, Great Britain, France and Canada. The picture above is a college competitive team picture from Hawaii. (Educated and playing soccer? Wow they must have pissed a lot of old white dudes off) Some facts point that in Central Europe, competitive soccer was not uncommon. Such games were often played without compliance with the civil and church authorities.
One of the popular records of the game comes from Boxing Day in 1920, at Goodison Park in Liverpool. A spectacular game took place on England's biggest soccer ground where Dick, Kerr Ladies played with a Lancashire team called St. Helen Ladies in front of a crowd of 53,000 people. It is noted that more than ten thousand fans had to be locked out when the ground became fully occupied.
|The winning team - sexism not in picture.
The crowd size on that day was seen as a major threat at the headquarters of Football Association in London. Also many men complained that it was "distasteful" for women to play. In 1921, the influential central body of the game set a ban on women for playing soccer for an incredible period of 50 years. The repercussions could be seen immediately as this decision crippled women soccer players in a few countries. However, Italy and France established women's leagues in early 1930s. Women continued to play soccer despite the bans across the world as amatures. The Dick, Kerr Ladies FC continued to play.
After the war, the graph took an upward turn with Italy establishing its national association in 1950 and Germany organizing the first informal women European championship in 1957. Northern European countries were also part of the development, especially Norway and Sweden. Even though most countries had women's teams, it wasn't until 1971 that the ban was lifted in England and women could play on the same fields as the men.
One massive step forward for women's soccer was the first Women's World Cup, which is a soccer tournament that has teams from all over the world play each other. This first tournament was held in China on November 16-30, 1991. Dr. Hao Joao Havelange, the president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) during that time, was the person that initiated the first Women's World Cup, and because of that first World Cup, the United States created a name for itself in women's soccer.
|The original 1986 Canadian Women's National Team wore second-hand boys' jerseys (Canadian Soccer Association)
Overall, the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s were years of enormous success for Canadian women in sports. The 1960s and 1970s witnessed the emergence of the "women's liberation" movement in North America. Women increasingly fought restrictions in all areas of life, including sports. Plaintiffs brought sex-discrimination cases to court, arguing that girls should be allowed to play in games, and on teams, that were traditionally reserved for boys. In 1981, feminist athletes and activists established the Canadian
Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport (CAAWS).
It was Canada Day, July 1, 1986, when the Canadian Soccer Association brought together 20 players to make up the first women's national team. The squad had three days in Winnipeg to get to know each other and sort out strategy before embarking on a day-long bus ride to Blaine, Minn., to face the U.S. in their first game.
But sexism reigns still in soccer and in women's sports. Despite the success of women in all types of sport, female athletes are still judged to some degree on their physical attractiveness. Another challenge facing female (and male) athletes is that of homophobia, which continues to persist in the world of sports. There has long been paranoia about homosexuality in women's sports, and many female athletes and teams have taken pains to emphasize their heterosexuality and femininity in response to societal fears about masculine women athletes. Few gay athletes have felt comfortable revealing their sexuality while in active competition. However, in September 2013 Olympic speed skater Anastasia Bucsis stated publicly to the Globe and Mail that she was "proud to be gay"; her statement may be a sign that the Canadian sporting world is becoming more inclusive.


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Interstellar (2014)
Director: Christopher Nolan
Summary Edit
In Earth's future, a global crop blight and second Dust Bowl are slowly rendering the planet uninhabitable. Professor Brand (Michael Caine), a brilliant NASA physicist, is working on plans to save mankind by transporting Earth's population to a new home via a wormhole. But first, Brand must send former NASA pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and a team of researchers through the wormhole and across the galaxy to find out which of three planets could be mankind's new home.
Male Deaths Edit
- Casey Affleck [Tom Cooper] (passage of time)
- Wes Bentley [Doyle]
- Michael Caine [Professor Brand]
- Matt Damon [Dr. Mann]
- William Devane [Williams] (passage of time)
- Topher Grace [Getty] (passage of time)
- David Gyasi [Dr. Romilly]
- John Lithgow [Donald] (mentioned)
- David Oyelowo [School Principal] (passage of time)
Female Deaths Edit
- Mackenzie Foy [Younger Murphy] (possible)
- Jessica Chastain [Murphy] (possible)
- Ellen Burstyn [Older Murphy] (possible)
- Leah Cairns [Lois] (passage of time)
- Collette Wolfe [Ms. Hanley] (passage of time)
Trivia Edit
- Matt Damon was not included in the promotion for the film. His name was not mentioned, and he did not attend any of the premieres. In fact, apart from an article in "Variety" announcing his casting as an "unspecified role", his role was kept secret until the release of the film.
- Anne Hathaway suffered from hypothermia while filming in Iceland, due to the fact that her astronaut suit was open, while filming scenes in the icy water.
- The wormhole explanation using paper and pen is exactly the same as it appears in Event Horizon (1997).
- Steven Spielberg, who was attached to direct the film in 2006, and hired Jonathan Nolan to write the screenplay, chose other projects instead. In 2012, after Spielberg's departure, Jonathan Nolan suggested the project to his brother Christopher Nolan.
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The loss of biodiversity is currently one of the biggest threats to Life on Earth. In a research project, I analyzed if more plant species are beneficial for the soil.
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I should know better by now, but today, a politician's answer when asked a science question about a fundamental, well-understood matter made my blood boil. The question was simple enough; it was about how old our own good earth was. As I read it, he danced around the question, at the end saying that the age of the earth was "…one of the great mysteries."
Well, no. It is not a Mystery. It is well-established; again, no mystery there, nothing to see here, move along.
Look it up. I won't even tell you the answer.
I kept thinking and thinking about it and I could not decide what was worse among the following possibilities, that Senator Rubio:
**Did not remember his high-school science education.
**Do actually remembers his science, but chose not to say what he thinks lest he antagonizes potential voters.
**He really never heard about it and he does not care about the evidence
… And many other possible reasons, none of them good.
To add the proverbial insult to injury, according to his website:
Senator Rubio serves on the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation! One of the subcommittees is the Subcommittee on Science And Space. This subcommittee, according to the same website has the following responsibilities:
"The Subcommittee has responsibility for science, engineering, and technology research and development and policy; calibration and measurement standards; and civilian aeronautical and space science and policy. The Subcommittee conducts oversight on the National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy."
As Darth Vader said when he was told that Padme died:
A simple question, my dear readers: If you get a toothache, would you go to a botanist, a zoologist, a dermatologist (feel free to think about all the "-ists" you can think of), etc?
I will go to a dentist, thank you very much.
Why on earth (pun absolutely intended) will a person that by his own admission does not know any science agrees to serve in such a comittee? Worse, how was he allowed to serve there? I know, I know, not the first case, and will not be the last one. The history of the last national election gave us many "wonderful" examples of this kind of thing, and even worse, since all the women's issues comments (which were almost invariably said by men) affect real lives.
Let's be honest, you can live all your life believing in a flat earth for example, and you could live a perfectly normal life however wrong your geology may be. With other issues, like the ones above, well, not so much.
That said, Mr. Rubio is in an ostensibly hard-science committee, that among other things, deals with space sciences…
For those reasons and many more. I am soooooooooooooooooooo afraid for my science!!!!
If you want to know what I mean and want to understand my frame of mind please take a look at these posts of mine here, and here.
Now, the anticipated answers to the three main objections to my comments that come to mind:
***Baldscientst said that about Senator Rubio because Mr. Rubio is a Republican Senator.
Nope! I will get equally pi**ed if it were a Democrat, and Independent or a &%^&^%#^ Martian!
**Baldscientst said that about Senator Rubio because Senator Rubio is Latino.
Wrong again! I am latino too, and very much pround of it! (:-)
**Baldscientst is anti-religion.
Strrrrrike three and you are OUT! I am a regular churchgoer, who actually gets in church and listens to what they say. By the way, about church:
Do I have doubts? Yes (and so do you; I don't care what you say).
Do I have hope? Yes (and again, so do you; I do not care what you say).
Just don't tell Richard Dawkins, he'll be mean to me…
My two (maybe a little more) cents.
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