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"many issues, such as price volatility, are regional by essence and cannot be tackled effectively by individual countries. Without integration most West African states will remain subject to the agenda and goodwill of international donors, institutions and richer countries.Resource-poor African governments need to implement regional policies for sustainable food production, smoother regional trade and regulated agricultural markets.."
Thursday, 21 July 2011
West Africa - The case for more regional integration
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- CodLiverOil said...
Anengiyefa, why are you comparing the single-minded determination of China's leaders to advance China, with the largely lack lustre efforts of West African nations with the exception of Ghana and maybe Liberia.
We only have to look at Nigeria to know, the leadership aren't serious. No good mischief makers are allowed to ferment havoc and chaos using religion and ethnicity and this has resulted in this state of affairs pervading many small minded people. So we are forever distracted with these minor issues rather than concentrating on bread and butter issues like agricultural food production, decent employment prospects etc.
We have seen what happed to Cote d'Ivoire. Nigeria is not far from that ugly scenario, we have even been there with the civil war of the late 1960's, but still no lessons have been learned.
This doesn't mean that regional integration should be abandoned, on the contrary it should be encourged, but this will need strong and open-minded leadership, which is lacking in the region.
- 29 July 2011 at 17:51
- Anengiyefa said...
A myopic attitude to governance and a lack of insight and foresight have plagued governments in our part of the world for decades. It is the reason for the apparently lacklustre performances that we've seen over the years.
However, the rest of the world is not hanging around, waiting for us to get our act together. The future will definitely be much much worse for our societies than the present, unless drastic changes begin to happen, changes that we should have embarked on from long ago. We are fast running out of time..
- 29 July 2011 at 18:54
- CodLiverOil said...
Another impediment, is that we all seem to produce the same things. So there is not much incentive to trade with one another. We all depend on exporting unrefined commodities, as our manufacturing capacity is almost non-existent.
Cote d'Ivoire exports the same things as Ghana. Gambia the same as Senegal, Benin and Niger the same as Nigeria (barring hydrocarbons). Burkina export similar goods to Mali.
Sierra Leone and Liberia produce the same things. It is only Ghana that is making significant strides at diversification.
People need to have ambition, satisfying yourself as exporting unfinished raw materials or exporting your labour (people), is no way to secure your future.
Southern Africa is different because they have South Africa, which has fundamentally different and larger economy that exports manufactured goods to the sub-region and elsewhere. They have a developed service sector too, so they are pulling along the rest of the SADC region. Nigeria will not be in the position of South Africa for decades (...if ever, although it should) (we are still hooked on the one product hydrocarbon economy for the majority of government revenue).
- 29 July 2011 at 19:46
- Anengiyefa said...
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- 30 July 2011 at 14:56
- Anengiyefa said...
Working together, the collective bargaining power of the region is enhanced and the fact that various countries produce the same products becomes less relevant.
My own conviction is that oil, even if it ought to have been a blessing, has been more of a curse to Nigeria. The flush of immediate cash has blinded successive governments to the requirement to maintain diversity in the economy. Agriculture, once the bedrock of the Nigerian economy, has been largely neglected and the country has become a net importer of food in order to feed its ever growing population; food imports that are paid for by oil revenues..
There will come a post-oil world someday and preparations ought to be made in readiness for that time, even as other hydrocarbon dependent economies, eg the UAE are doing. However, that degree of foresight is absent..
There is also the fact that Nigerians generally, including our leaders, are not as well informed as they like to think they are, (even though many won't accept this). I take the view that there is a need for something to be done about the Nigerian educational system, (a challenge for Nigerian universities), because it appears to me that the system is failing to adequately equip the majority of Nigerians and provide them with the knowledge that they will need to take on the challenges the nation will face, as we advance further into the 21st Century..
- 30 July 2011 at 14:58
- CodLiverOil said...
True working together theoretically should benefit all that unite, but given the liking for division and in-fighting amongst ourselves, seeing is believing.
I did mention this on your post about Nigeria post independence
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That Nigeria should learn the lessons of Southern India and Singapore who have used education to make huge strides in information technology, and bio-science respectively.
You are right, our leaders and many of Nigeria's "movers and shakers" are anachronistic, the best they can do is talk of exploiting non-renewable resources, with no thought as to what happens when they are exhausted, given the shabby manner that petroleum and natural gas have been exploited, one is not filled with confidence that the outcome of exploiting solid state minerals will be any better. We have seen what has happened in Zamfara with regards to gold exploitation.
Our leaders are complacent, short-sighted, lazy and generally sub-standard (many are extremely ignorant too). I wish Nigeria well in the 21st century and beyond, but I have serious doubts with things the way they are now.
- 30 July 2011 at 15:54


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The firm, Lakewood-based Somerset Development, officially kicked off its $100 million adaptive reuse plan for the 2 million-square-foot building, which for decades was home to groundbreaking research by the Bell system. With architectural plans revealed, Somerset plans to now start the long-awaited work on the health and wellness-anchored project at the 427-acre campus on Crawfords Corner Road.
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I had a wonderful teacher (Mrs. Carmichael) for 5th and 6th grade (we're talking many decades ago). She would stay after school and teach kids how to crochet.ReplyDelete
The first project she taught us was the bookworm. You know, the one with the curly top and pompom bottom? She then taught us bunny pins, shamrock pins and other simple patterns. She always brought the pattern all typed out and copied to hand to anyone who wanted one. She had patience and she cared. It was wonderful!
The first was probably a dishcloth. Next came a pillow shaped like a cat - made entirely of granny squares! I was ridiculously proud of the ugly thing, heh heh.ReplyDelete
My first crochet project was a beanie hat following your video on you tube,ReplyDelete
and it came out perfect, that is how I learnt to crochet, so the thanks go to you,
My first project was a dish cloth. The pattern was on the yarn packaging. I figured if it wasn't perfect it would still clean up messes just as well as if it was. I made a few dish clothes and have now moved on to trying a scarf - the shell scarf from your YouTube videos. I've only been crocheting for about 6 weeks. If the scarf doesn't turn out, I may give it to a local charity. Even if it is ugly, it will still keep somebody warm.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for your videos. I'm learning a lot.
When my mother crocheted a bag with plastic wire, I was sitting aside and did a few crochet stitches.. Learnng the basic chain stitch, I did a hairband and that was my first crochet project.ReplyDelete
My first crochet project was a double stitch scarf. I was 8 and it was a class with 4H. God bless those adults who took kids into their homes to teach them a skill. I remember curling up in one of their living room chairs and just escaping to the great world of crochet. Just me, my yarn and my hook. I have no idea if I finished it or where that scarf got to but the memory is safely tucked away for a lifetime.ReplyDelete
my first crocheted projects were Barbie clothes when I was a little girl!ReplyDelete
My firt (completed) project was a Granny Square lap blanket when I was 9 years old. I gave it to my grandmother and she raved over how beautiful it was. My color choices and stitches were somewhat askew but she made me feel like I had created the most beautiful thing in the world. She's the reason I have my love for Crochet.ReplyDelete
My first project was a scarf that surprisingly came out really well. I still have it and wear it from time to time ... lolReplyDelete
my first project was a pair of arm warmer (sc only..not very flexible) my second project is still WIP and a cardigan.. I have since made more stuff that turned out way better. Not sure if I ever will finish the cardigan though.ReplyDelete
My first crochet project was a scarf I was making for myself. My daughter saw it and wanted it. So I gave it to her. Just a simple dc scarf. I think I ripped out the whole project a time or two, but I got it finished!ReplyDelete
When I picked up crochet in 2002, my friend was having a baby, so her son's baby blanket was my first project. It was a ripple afghan.ReplyDelete
The crocheted tea towel tops. I made lots of them.ReplyDelete
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
My first projects were washcloths. I know...so unoriginal lol.ReplyDelete
My first project was a single crochet scarf. I was glad that I started out easy. The scarf sucks but thanks to your videos I have been learning a lot more. I feel like with each project I learn something different. Luckily I learned how to read patterns and that opened up a lot more projects that I could do. I have only been crocheting for a couple of months now. You are pretty much the crocheting queen!ReplyDelete
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I made a little purse, it turned out pretty good.ReplyDelete
Thank you for posting those videos on youtube.
My first project was a potholder. my grandma was teaching me. she started the first 3 rows and they were nice and pretty and LOOSE! then she gave it to me and i've noticed this with everything that i start brand new, my stitches were so tight! she told me to relax and that was hard! after i was done my pot holder looked more like a triangle than a square!ReplyDelete
My first project was your Rasta hat, in scrap yarn, yellow, navy, red and green. It's too big for me, so I'll donate it. Then I did your V stitch hat and scarf in some cotton boucle yarn that I don't like the feel of, so another donation. Then I made your beanie hat out of a red/purple blend, and I love it. Now in the process of making three baby hats for expected grand niece and nephews. Thanks so much for your videos - they are wonderful teaching tools.ReplyDelete
I think my very first project was a simple string. My Grandmother was so proud that I was able to do it. thats the first project that I can remember doing.ReplyDelete
My first project is a doily. I followed the instruction from first crochet book. It looks not beautiful (the first is hard to be perfect!) but I always keep it and look at once in a while... hah hah.ReplyDelete
Since I found your blog, I have learned a lot of techniques and skills. Now I can make many projects for my own. Thanks for all best things you are doing.
My 1st crochet project was just recently. I made a beanie and it was not the best. It was way too small - toddler sized! But it was meant for an adult. It took me about 3 or 4 tries to finally get it done right. Now I'm getting tons of requests for a beanie and am on my 1st baby blanket project... a shell stitch =)ReplyDelete
My very first crochet project was a yellow blanket, just the perfect size for my stuff animal puppy Lukie!ReplyDelete
I've been crocheting for two years now and I can really only make baby blankets! They turn out beautiful!
I love this blog!
My first crochet project was a scarf... I tried several different stitch patterns and lost stitches between rows so it wasn't straight or even at all. I ended up donating it... it was not pretty but it was warm :)ReplyDelete
I just taught myself the basic crochet stitches last week, so I've only completed 2 plain ordinary dish cloths. A friend recommended this blog, so I'm anxious to learn more.ReplyDelete
My first crochet project was a very wonky dishcloth which I still use. I made a few more after that and quickly moved on to amigurumi toys. :) firstname.lastname@example.com
Making dishcloths are a good way to practice stitch consistency and try out different pattern stitch techniques. When you are first learning to crochet, the stitches are going to be lopsided.ReplyDelete
I learned to crochet on 1st January this year and this cushion cover was my first project, crochet is so much easier than knitting: -ReplyDelete
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the first project was hdc cap from your video and sc ipod sock... thank u for teaching ...... you are my crochet teacher ... and i got lots of complement for cap.. i will send you photosReplyDelete
My first project was a purse that I crocheted when I was 10 - 11 yrs old. It was with a lining and zipper which was sewn by my mother. I still have and use it until today to keep all my needlework stuff.ReplyDelete
the first thing i crochet whas a beanie Hat with Brim. fallowing ur videos <3 and thx to you im in love whit crochetingReplyDelete
My first crochet project was a double crochet scarf, following your YouTube tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!ReplyDelete
a potholder when I was 9 it was an awesome lop-sided mess I was proudReplyDelete
Mines was a boobie beanie. It came out so cute!! Once I did that I figured I could do anything. Your videos really helped me so much to learn all the names so I could crochet without a video. Now I can't stop crocheting. My husband is getting kinda annoyed but at least it keeps my stress low.ReplyDelete


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A couple of weeks ago, our friend Taylor made an epic return from his labor quest, giving us a taste of what Amazon has in store for us. We all had suspicions that Amazon could be working on some Android devices, but Taylor took the stage and used his ninja skills to actually get word from an insider, bringing us much more details than we had.
How much do we know? Well, Amazon is working on bringing an "entire family" of devices to the market, which would include a phone and probably two tablets. Of course, Taylor is not the only stealthy spy on the streets, and Tim Bajarin from PCMag.com has provider further proof of Amazon's upcoming foray into the hardware market. According to Tim's sources, Amazon will have a 7-inch tablet priced at around $350, and a 10-inch model at around $450. The author makes no mention of a cellphone, though, which would have been nice to hear about.
Amazon definitely has the strength to bring some some major competition when it comes to prices. We expected prices to be a bit lower, with the smaller tablet priced at about $250 (like the Nook Color), and the larger one at around $400. It is undeniable that the prices given by Tim are still fair to today's standards. Rumors say that these will carry Tegra 2 and Tegra 3 processors, a bold move that will leave Amazon with the most aggressively priced tablets on the market.
We can assume many outcomes, but ultimately, you guys (the consumer) are the ones that matter. We would like to know where you stand, so we have created a poll to see how everyone would feel if these prices happened to be accurate. Join us and take a vote! And please do share your reasons with us in the comment section!
After asking the Android and Me team where their vote would go, this is some of the feedback I received from them:
- Alberto Vildosola: None, I am just not interested."I'd have to wait and see how Amazon convinces me that I should buy all my Android apps all over again from the Amazon Appstore."
- Anthony Domanico: None, I am just not interested."I have a Xoom, and I'm perfectly happy with it. Tablets, for me, are a nice-to-have rather than a need-to-have. Unless they have Tegra3 and other killer specs inside, I'm really not interested in trading up.The only thing I'd be a bit concerned about are the storage space, which seemingly has a huge influence on tablet pricing. What if these things had only 8GB of storage?"
- Clark Wimberly: Tablets? I don't need no stinking tablets!"I'll always take a freebie, but you would be hard pressed to ever find me spending my own money on a tablet.For the foreseeable future, at least."
- Justin Shapcott: Tablets? I don't need no stinking tablets!"I would not purchase any tablet, no matter who made or distributed it, at any pricepoint. If someone gave me one, I would accept it, and maybe even use it, but I'd never actually buy one. I still don't see a valid use case for tablets."
- Keivan Askari: None, I am just not interested."I have the galaxy 10.1 and am completely happy with it. If there was one with less memory, cheaper, only used micro sd for storage, and was a 7-inch like the nook, but came with a limited amount of free 3g data, I would look at it."
- Nick Gray: None, I am just not interested."The specs would need to be amazing (tegra 3 with an amazing display), but I'd still not buy it. I know there are a lot of amazon fans out there, but I have a hard time handing over my money for a device designed by a retailer. They know books like nobody's business, but I doubt that their first android tablets will offer enough for me to switch."
- Sean Riley: None, I am just not interested. "I already have a couple tablets and enjoy them both, so unless Amazon has an incredible value proposition I won't be replacing my current setup.I have to say I just don't buy that pricing unless Amazon is going to package in their streaming video service and some cloud drive storage as well. One of their biggest advantages versus the rest of the Android tablet manufacturers is that they will control the entire ecosystem which should guarantee that they will be pulling cash after sale and if they don't discount the initial purchase price they'll be squandering that advantage. The other possibility that makes sense would be to offer a steep discount ($150-$200) on the hardware to Prime subscribers. "


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January Cure Flower Inspiration from Our Readers!
We're so energized by the enthusiastic participation of all January Cure followers! Especially tackling this weekend's assignments. We know a lot of you have been hard at work cleaning floors, so good job! And we also know many of you have taken our advice and added some gorgeous flowers in your space — these photos tweeted to us today (only a handful of the ones we saw) are beautiful proof!
A beautiful bouquet is sure to add a smile to anyone's face on a cold winter day:
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Flowers: Making bedside tables (and all sorts of tables) happy!
@AptTherapy My bedside table is so much happier now! pic.twitter.com/5TxCJPo2Ul
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Mum's the word for these two Cure followers:
Taking #JanuaryCure very seriously. Bought me some mums. cc: @AptTherapy pic.twitter.com/zfKGU75xoU
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Sneak Peek Inside a Spooky Yet Sophisticated Home
Every year we take a minute and check in with Evita. She has fabulous style year round, but each Halloween her spooky nature comes front and center and she puts on quite a show. It's spooky, yet sophisticated. Here's this years decor, now all we need is our party invite!
Evita calls it The Happy Heathen home.. She's made fantastic labels for her glassware that allow her to proudly display her brains and severed foot.
Things are well layered and dressed without feeling too crafty and it looks like a great place to have a party or a dinner meal in a festive spirit. Something that makes Evita's spaces unique is her lack of commercial items. When they do happen to be purchased, they are used in a way that makes them feel like part of a scene instead of just stuff on a table.
Make sure to check out all the wonderful photos of this dining room over at A Happy Heathen, she's even included her labels, so what are you waiting for? Go, now!
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Upscale American restaurant Vellum now open in downtown Ann Arbor
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After five days of working in the kitchen at Vellum, Peter Roumanis is pleased with customer feedback at his new downtown Ann Arbor restaurant.
Located at 209 S. Main St., Vellum opened its doors last Thursday following a 10-month renovation, which transformed the former Full Moon space into an upscale American restaurant.
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"I think people are really excited," Peter said. "It's very different and we're holding (customers') hands through some of the menu descriptions we want to set up the meal with them together."
The restaurant is still in a soft opening phase, where it will be limiting the amount of dinners cooked on a nightly basis. Peter anticipates they'll stop limiting covers by sometime next week.
"We're just kind of making sure that what we're serving right now is coming out as perfect as possible," he said.
Peter and his father, John Roumanis, owner of Ann Arbor's Mediterrano and Carlyle Grill, purchased the three-story building on South Main Street in February. The third-floor eventually will be converted into a loft.
Peter describes the carefully selected and seasonal menu, which took the team six months to create, as a mix of modern and traditional techniques that create a "new" American feel.
"We're doing very composed food," he said. "It's very stylized."
Some menu items include a mushroom tart with tarragon, aged Parmesan and tomato sauce; poached chicken breast with root vegetables and mushroom sauce; pan-fried walleye with onion broth, shallot and apples; and a burger with egg, pickle and bacon jam.
Having worked in restaurants in Paris, Chicago and New York, Peter said Vellum is bringing two generations of restaurateurs — father and son — together in a single project.
"I have been a guy, for the past year, without his kitchen," he said. "It's really wonderful to be back on my playground; this is what I do," he said.
Although Vellum is more of a formal restaurant, customers won't find tablecloths or wait staff wearing ties and vests. There is a bar, a second-floor wine cellar, and a lounge area, where customers are seated before being shown to a table. The idea, Peter said, is to make the restaurant feel warm and inviting.
"We wanted to make the experience really warm and welcoming," he said. "We're able to do that, I think, because we have these brasses, coppers and wood you go upstairs and see hand painted wallpaper, which I thought was brilliant."
Vellum is open for dinner everyday from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. The bar and lounge is open Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Wed, Jan 9, 2013 : 8:06 p.m.
Let's see if he play switcheroo with the wine. He listed a bottle of wine for $75 at Carlyle for a specific year. Then they brought out a bottle of a different vintage and looked at me funny when I said it should priced a lot lower cause it was not as good of a year as the menu. Same bottle of wine was $25 at Meijer. Nope...won't be going.
Kyle Mattson
Wed, Jan 9, 2013 : 8:19 p.m.
Hi Dave. Just an interesting tid-bit from your $25 example, the rough restaurant industry standard markup on wine is approximately 2-3x's which would put the $75 price in that neighborhood. Here's a WSJ story from a few years back on wine pricing: http://bit.ly/wsjwine Alcohol (and all beverage) sales are one of the big $ makers for many restaurants so I understand the mark-up on them.
Andrew R. Gorsuch
Wed, Jan 9, 2013 : 2:58 a.m.
Peter and family it looks great! Can't wait to come in and enjoy! Cheers! Andrew Gorsuch
Peter A Webb
Wed, Jan 9, 2013 : 1:28 a.m.
This place may very well be awesome, but I can't be the only person whose appetite is thrown into question by having to contemplate dried calf skin. Vellum?
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 10:39 p.m.
If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it.......there is a reason that no prices are listed! They are sky high! One more overpriced restaurant in A2!
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 9:13 p.m.
Very excited by the influx of cutting-edge restaurants in Ann Arbor in the past year or so. Competition is good. Our little city is growing up.
Wed, Jan 9, 2013 : 6:10 p.m.
Some people like upscale restaurants, the way others may spend their entertainment budget on a rock concert or a hockey game. You throw a stone anywhere in Ann Arbor and can hit a pizza, burger, or falafal place. I guess I'm kinda confused as to why people are so anti "upscale." What is it that bothers you? What do you mean by more quality and diversity? I'd love a great Vietnamese restaurant. Still, not everyone likes to eat casual all the time.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 10:40 p.m.
They are going to need more than fancy names and high prices to truly "grow up." How about some real quality and real diversity. Enough overpriced upscale restaurants that last 6 months.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 8:18 p.m.
the menu situation reminds me of this: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/restaurant_website
Jonathan Blutarsky
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 8:34 p.m.
Unusual Suspect
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 6:05 p.m.
"Upscale American restaurant Vellum now open in downtown Ann Arbor" ... replacing the older, pedestrian Parchment restaurant.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 6:26 p.m.
free form
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:31 p.m.
Very exciting! The menu looks appealing and the decor seems lovely. (except that ugly patterned carpet in the back of the dining) Can't wait for another great Ann ARbor restaurant.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:21 p.m.
The text accompanying all of the pictures give the address as 205 S. Main St., whereas the address actually is 209 S. Main St. (the address correctly given in the article).
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:43 p.m.
OK, I see (without a note to that effect in the article) that the address in the text of the pictures has been corrected to 209. However, whoever did the corrections missed correcting the address in the text of the 3rd picture.
Honest Abe
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3:53 p.m.
What restaurants were previously at this location?
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:41 p.m.
pool table side of One Eyed Moose, Full Moon and Monkey balls.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:30 p.m.
Full Moon most recently.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3:11 p.m.
Excited to see this space being used again...love Carlyle...will definitely give Vellum a try! Best of luck!
Hi McDonnough
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3 p.m.
"a burger with egg, pickle and bacon jam." Wow that basically sounds like the Grange menu. Can you even do that? I know that there is no copyright on food, but I thought there was some professional courtesy between chefs. I guess I have been watching too much Food Network.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 7:35 p.m.
Aussies have been doing it for years and I'm sure they are not the only ones.
SEC Fan
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 4:45 p.m.
It's called the Bedford Burger (Chicago).
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 4:30 p.m.
Not convinced Grange invented that idea either.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3 p.m.
i much prefer aged parmesan to the brand new stuff.
Mary Bilyeu
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:58 p.m.
Oh, the menu sounds just lovely! And the sense of whimsy in a dessert that lists M&Ms as an ingredient makes me smile ... :) Can we find a Frugal Floozie Friday feature to write up there ...? We'll have to see ....
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:29 p.m.
It looks lovely. I'll try it! Best of luck!
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:23 p.m.
The menu sort of reminds me of The Grange. Well, except that they have prices on theirs.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:15 p.m.
It will be tough to top quality of Grange. Grange has formal enough 1st floor and a cozy bar upstairs. Does seem a bit repetitive. But I do like Carlyle Grill London Burger.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:54 p.m.
Yep, all of those things are on the brunch menu. And all from local farmers and vendors.
just sayin
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:38 p.m.
I was thinking the same thing- burger, egg, bacon jam- shrimp n'grits? Doesn't Grange have that on their menu?
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:23 p.m.
I really didn't think food at the Carlyle Grill was very good. Maybe things have changed there. I hope this young man has quality food coming out of his kitchen. It sounds as though he will keep a personal hand on his restaurant. Congratulations!!
Tony Livingston
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 10:17 p.m.
We go to Carlyle often. Try the veggie burger with Portabello mushroom. It is delicious, very large and comes with an entire plate of really great fries. I always take half home. Only $10.
free form
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:41 p.m.
The Carlyle food is fine, but it is just very mass market. (by design, I'm sure) It fits into the area and serves it's purpose well. I eat lunch there, but it's certainly not an "upscale dinner" place. I think a comparison of Carlyle and Vellum is like comparing apples and oranges. Just because they are owned by the same family does not mean they are similar restaurants.
Tex Treeder
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3:55 p.m.
When Carlyle Grill opened a few years back, I thought it might be a nice place to try for my SO's birthday. No reservations for just 2 people, said the person on the phone. We dropped by anyway and looked at the menu. Boring and expensive, so we never went there. We'll see whether this restaurant is cut from the same cloth.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:17 p.m.
Are you sure those aren't pictures of Red Hawk inside? All jokes aside, *FINALLY*. This place must have been undergoing construction for two years. I'll give it a shot.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:30 p.m.
If I'm not mistaken it took less then a year to build. And considering the entire building had to be gutted and reconstructed, that's not bad. It wasn't anywhere near code when they bought it, and wasn't equipped at all for a restaurant.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:13 p.m.
Good for them, hope they succeed. That is not that building that's had a lot of turn over in the past ten years is it? Unfortunately nothing looked too appealing to me on the menu, I hope they add a few staples like steak and pasta. Also confused by the addition of M & M's on the dessert menu, lol.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 2:04 p.m.
I think it sounds beautiful and can't wait to try it. Haters gonna hate.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 1:38 p.m.
Gonna need a lot more tourists to support all these new restaurants.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 7:06 p.m.
@free form. Retired living on a fixed income, sorry that I can't either.
free form
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:32 p.m.
I live here and I eat at nice restaurants. Sorry that you don't.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 1:19 p.m.
"a second-floor wine cellar,"!?!?!?! Oxymorons are us!
Lizzy Alfs
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3:03 p.m.
Haha, my fault!
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 12:45 p.m.
Do they take reservations?
George K
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 12:43 p.m.
Show me the vegan options!
Sun, Apr 14, 2013 : 3:37 a.m.
If you are a vegan or vegetarian DON'T go to vellum. The owner/chef has no problem telling you that an option is vegan/vegetarian even though he knows full well that its not. The best part is, he brags about deceiving the his clientele into thinking that its a really Delicious vegan/vegetarian dish even though chicken stock, for example, is used to enhance the flavor of the dish. just adds to the already noted pretentiousness of Vellum.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3:24 p.m.
Goto jazzy veggie
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 11:42 a.m.
I see there are no prices on the menu.
Boo Radley
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 9:48 p.m.
Like Sheldon, I was responding to Ross's challenge to "Find us an example of a nice restaurant posting prices on the web. " Not about whether THIS restaurant has had time to post prices. Not saying I am never a hater .... just not in this case.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 6:36 p.m.
I think it's reasonable that they don't have prices up when they're still doing the soft opening and may not have gotten to it yet. But when someone says something as incorrect as "Find us an example of a nice restaurant posting prices on the web. They don't.", I'm going to respond as requested, because it's wrong.
free form
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 5:36 p.m.
Seriously, haters? Can you wait until they are at least OPEN? I'm sure since they are still in the "soft opening" phase, they are working on the menu and pricing.
Honest Abe
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3:54 p.m.
If you have to ask how much it cost...you can't afford it! ;)
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 3:23 p.m.
Ross, at this point it is easier to change the menu prices online than it is to reprint new menus every time there is a price change. I however will cut them some slack and chalk this up to the fact that they are brand new.
Boo Radley
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 1:34 p.m.
Ross, I checked the first few places that came to mind .... All of the Main Street Ventures restaurants - Real Seafood, Gratzi, Palios, and The Chop House have their prices listed with their online menus. Mani Osteria also lists prices online. When I check a restaurants site online to see if I want to go there, if they can't list prices, I know I can't afford it.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 1:34 p.m.
Ross, here are a number of examples of restaurants which are at least as nice as Vellum posting prices on their web menus. There are certainly some that don't, but many do: http://theearle.com/menu/ http://www.westendgrillannarbor.com/index.php/menu/ http://blackbirdrestaurant.com/menus/2-dinner-menu http://takashichicago.com/menus.php http://www.babbonyc.com/menu/dinner/ http://www.lecirque.com/dr-dinner.php
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 1:24 p.m.
Completely normal for a menu version posted on the internet. Find us an example of a nice restaurant posting prices on the web. They don't. Prices fluctuate, and the restaurant is brand new, cut them a break.
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 12:27 p.m.
Is there an Early Bird special before 5pm? A senior discount? Coupons in the Val-Pak that comes on Wednesdays?
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 : 12:25 p.m.
Yes, and I feel that is really pretentious. That menu looks totally incomplete. Either do it or not!


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Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid is cancer of the thyroid gland that starts in cells that release a hormone called calcitonin. These cells are called "C" cells. The thyroid gland is located inside the front of your lower neck.
Alternative Names
Thyroid - medullary carcinoma; Cancer - thyroid (medullary carcinoma); MTC
The cause of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid (MTC) is unknown.
Unlike other types of thyroid cancer, MTC is less likely to be caused by radiation therapy to the neck given to treat other cancers during childhood.
There are two forms of MTC:
- Sporadic MTC, which does not run in families. Most MTCs are sporadic. This form mainly affects older adults.
- Inherited MTC, which runs in families.
You have an increased risk of this type of cancer if you have:
- A family history of MTC
- A family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN)
- A prior history of
pheochromocytoma, mucosal neuromas, or hyperparathyroidism
Other types of thyroid cancer include:
Anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid Follicular tumor of the thyroid Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid
- Thyroid
- Breathing problems due to narrowing of airways
- Cough
Cough with blood
- Diarrhea
Goiter(enlarged thyroid)
- Lump on thyroid gland
Exams and Tests
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam. Lymph nodes in the neck may be swollen. Examination of the thyroid may reveal single or multiple
Other tests that may be used to diagnose MTC may include:
Calcitoninblood test CEAblood test
- Genetic testing
- Thyroid biopsy
Ultrasound of the thyroid
Patients with MTC should be checked for certain other tumors, especially pheochromocytoma.
Treatment involves surgery to remove the thyroid gland and surrounding lymph nodes. Because this is an uncommon tumor, surgery should be performed by a surgeon who is familiar with this type of cancer and experienced with the operation required.
Chemotherapy and radiation do not work very well for this type of cancer. Radiation is used in some patients after surgery. New treatments are being investigated in clinical trials. Your doctor can tell you more about these, if needed.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Approximately 86% of those with medullary carcinoma of the thyroid live at least 5 years after diagnosis. The 10-year survival rate is 65%.
Possible Complications
Complications may include:
- Cancer spreads to other areas of the body
- Parathyroid glands are accidentally removed during surgery
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid.
Prevention may not be possible. However, being aware of your risk factors, especially your family history, may allow for early diagnosis and treatment. For persons who have a very strong family history of MTC, the option to remove the thyroid gland may be recommended. You should carefully discuss this option with a doctor who is very familiar with the disease.
Schneider DF, Mazeh H, Lubner SJ, et al. Cancer of the endocrine system. In: Niederhuber JE, Armitage JO, Doroshow JH, et al., eds. Abeloffs Clinical Oncology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2013:chap 71.
National Cancer Institute: PDQ Thyroid Cancer Treatment. Bethesda, Md: National Cancer Institute. Date last modified: 2/28/2014. Available at: http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/thyroid/HealthProfessional. Accessed: March 23, 2014.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Thyroid Carcinoma. Version 2.2013. Available at: http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/thyroid.pdf. Accessed March 23, 2014.
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Kristen Stewart goes back to work
In my recent career prospectus on Kristen Stewart, I suggested it wouldn't be a bad idea to take a break after the last year she's had, but that if she did continue working, she needed to pick a direction and focus on it. According to Deadline, she is not going to be sitting out the summer but will be making back-to-back movies, both smaller, character-driven indies. So the latter it is, then.
Stewart has picked two diverse projects, one a politically-charged drama about a young soldier (Stewart) who becomes friends with an inmate at Guantanamo Bay, where she is a guard, and the other is an Olivier Assayas film, Sils Maria, which will star Juliette Binoche and Chloe Moretz, with Stewart taking a supporting role. IFC has already bought the rights to Sils Maria, but the soldier project, though slated to film this summer, has no current deal in place. That one is going to be a tough sell, but that's where Stewart's lightning rod quality comes in handy. Her involvement sparks interest, which drives sales. It's still the kind of movie that will be lucky to make it into half a dozen theaters, but without an actor of Stewart's standing, it wouldn't get made at all. It's kind of a Pyrrhic victory.
I will always and forever believe that the answer for actor burnout is a break, but actors, especially young ones, have a hard time committing to time off. (I believe Emma Watson wants to complete her education, but I also believe she is incapable of staying away from the industry for more than six months at a time.) But if Stewart wants to work, then these are solid choices. One starring vehicle that four people will see but which might also garner her good notice for her talent, and the other a supporting role in a prestige piece she isn't required to carry. It's a nice balance, and the split between portraying a soldier and a celebrity assistant is a good way to answer her detractors when they say she has no range.
But for the fans, these are also the frustrating movies. Sils Maria at least has a distribution deal—with IFC, it'll most definitely be a day-and-date deal with video on demand—but the soldier project is the kind of thing that can very easily slip through the cracks and end up cooling on a shelf for a while. The vast majority of Stewart's fans have never been tested. If they skipped out on Adventureland or The Runaways, there was always a Twilight coming out to feed their interest. But for the foreseeable future, there is no easily accessible blockbuster. If you want to see Kristen Stewart, you're going to have to track down tiny indies in theaters that are never convenient. Time to test how loyal that Twilight-spawned fan base really is.


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Arts in the Airport
Art and
music are two important ways to showcase a city's unique ambiance, particularly
in public structures. The use of the arts in a public setting has been shown to
create an improved public environment through the enhancement of spaces, with
the sights and sounds of quality artists and musicians that are unique in their
field and their presentation. Today many cities, including New Orleans, are
utilizing the arts in the "public realm" to creatively engage a community's
sense of 'place'. As an entity of the City of New Orleans, Louis Armstrong New
Orleans International Airport is pleased to be one of the city's showcases for
the arts. Over the years, Armstrong International Airport has acquired a
diverse art collection that is on permanent display in the terminal. Our
distinct Armstrong Art Collection speaks to the richness of the Louisiana
culture created by artists currently living and working in Louisiana and the
collection includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, textiles and mixed
media. The overall assemblage is valued at nearly $1 million and is located
both pre and post security so passengers and visitors alike may enjoy viewing
while waiting for departures or arrivals. Many of the artworks were selected
with assistance from the Arts Council of New Orleans.
The New
Orleans Aviation Board began working with the Arts Council in 1990 to identify
public art that could be installed during the reconstruction of Concourse C.
Since music is the common language to convey culture, nationally recognized New
Orleans musician Ellis Marsalis improvised a musical theme for the concourse that
was digitized into a graphic format. The artists worked from this graphic
format to create a variety of architectural enhancements that range from
ceramic tile patterns to colored glass. Each artist was assigned a specific
interior area in which to develop artwork installation or structural treatment
based upon the musical theme. In addition to artwork on the concourse, an
outstanding collection of three individual exhibits of photographs and an 1898
map of New Orleans donated by the New Orleans Jazz Foundation, the Louisiana
State Museum and the William Hogan Jazz Archives at Tulane University has been
installed as well.
When the
New Orleans Aviation Board made a decision to rebuild Concourse D and create a
new West Terminal Lobby, the Board turned once again to the local Arts Council
to help amass a permanent collection that would create a visually exciting and
positive impression on air travelers. In 1996, local artist Richard Cornelius
Thomas was commissioned by the Board to create large murals that feature a
tribute to the legends of jazz and the unique tradition of brass bands, grand
marshals and second lines.
Music is
present at Armstrong International, live and otherwise. The Airport serves as a
stage for some of the finest brass bands in the city who welcome the millions
of passengers that pass through the Airport each year. We also feature hundreds
of recordings of local and nationally known musicians played year round over
our public address system. These sounds provide a backdrop that is distinctly
New Orleans and hopefully sets the tone for what will be an experience of a
lifetime for visitors and a "welcome home" for our residents.
A public
arts program in airports is becoming an important feature in their spaces
traveled by passengers. As you travel through airports, look around in their
busy and sometimes hectic environment. You may be surprised at the sights and
sounds placed there for your enjoyment that can change that airport from an
"any airport USA" to one that makes that city or region it resides in distinct.
The next time you are at Armstrong International, take some time to enjoy the
wonderful artwork displayed throughout the Airport. Until then, you can always
download our Armstrong Art Collection brochure from our website.
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(1) Prepare. Prepare for 100+ hours for an 1 hour presentation
(2) Have a backup. If something goes wrong, have an assistant fix things while you entertain the audience
(3) Have jokes ready, and crack them when you encounter a technical challenge
Well, I was thinking about it while delivering the Oracle Celebrity Seminar series today and saw a reference to Steve Jobs' presentation during iPhone 4 launch where he had a wifi challenge. How convenient for the speakers to say that. Who has the luxury of practicing a speech of 1 hour for 100 hours, or having an "assistant" work things out behind the scenes, or the prowess of a comedian delivering seemingly good jokes turned horrid?
Definitely not me.
I delivered my very first public seminar in October 2002 in Richmond, VA. In the last eight and half years I have presented about 150 such sessions, and 24 day long seminars. Over all that time and sessions I have been been largely applauded; but heckled, humiliated and horrified as well. Laptops not starting, internet not connecting, powerpoint crashing - I have seen it all; not to mention travel plans disrupted. But above all, I have learned, learned from every step of the way to be better as a speaker and more effective to the attendees. There is no secret; but some simple pointers. Here I am going share with you some of those lessons.
(1) Empathize with the Audience
What type of presenter are you - do you know your subject well? Or, you research something and present what you find. I have met some folks who are great in delivering a topic in a flawless manner - any topic, without any mastery. They are eloquent and polished "speakers"; not subject matter experts. If you are lucky enough to be one, good for you; but most folks, including yours truly, are not. Most of us are *not* great speakers. So, would you throw up your arms in frustration and retreat to the cozy corner?
Not at all. Remember, the audience in a technical setting is not there to listen to your eloquence; but to the substance. Of course, being entertaining helps; but it's not the core. The attendees like the talk if they can relate with you. You must know the audience members, their needs, their challenges and the thoughts in their mind. If you are one of them, they immediately connect with you and deem your talk it valuable. If you are detached, no matter how valuable your talk is, they are less likely to appreciate.
I start most of my talk with a simple sentence, that I am just like most folks in the audience. I understand their issues, because I face the same every day. I have been fortunate to be able to address an audience like that; perhaps it's not possible in every case. But you must understand the audience's needs and wants and step into their shoes. When they talk about issues, be immediately appreciative, never dismiss it as trivial, try to understand from their perspective and you will be able to see a whole new world. The moment the audience feels that you are in sync with them, they immediately feel comfortable and try to get in sync with you - a win win situation that is the key to a successful presentation.
(2) Be Passionate
Show some passion, a lots of it. You have worked hard on the session and prepared the material meticulously; but all is moot unless you show it at he stage. Believe in the material, each word of it, believe in the usefulness and need to the audience. But just believing in itself does not work; show it. Show the enthusiasm and vigor while describing. The passion you demonstrate is contagious; the audience gets fired up as well. An engaged audience is the best audience.
(3) Show Respect and Appreciation
You have been invited to speak (perhaps you have been reimbursed your expenses and even paid a hefty speaker fee) before this audience. The audience has paid good money to have you speak there. So, they are lucky to have you, right?
A speaker is nothing without an audience. The audience is not lucky, you are. You are fortunate to be taken into the role where the audience has invested in you. Never, forget that. Even if the audience paid nothing in monetary terms, they paid - their time, their valuable time. Never assume that they have come in their own free time. There is no such thing called free time; it's an oxymoron. One uses the time from something more important, which could be a nap, a walk in the beach, spending time with family. The fact that an attendee has forgone all that to listen to you speak is an honor for you. Always remember that and appreciate the audience for attending. Always remember that you are here to earn their respect; and you must respect their biggest investment - their time - in you. You must not disappoint them. Without them you don't exist.
(4) Be Spontaneous
What about practice? If you can afford it, you should definitely practice. But most of us probably don't have that luxury. Relax, that's not important. If you have considered and incorporated the first three advices, especially being passionate, you will feel that you now have an sufficient thrust to launch you into orbit. The rest becomes surprising easy. Practicing may make it perfect; but it also brings in staleness into the delivery. If you are showing demos, you should definitely practice that; but the actual content of your presentation should be left to the stage. I never practice the presentation; but of course, choose what works for you.
(5) Correct Posture and Delivery
Always, always, always maintain eye contact with the audience. Don't look over them, in front of them, and most definitely not at the screen. You are the speaker, not the screen.
Stand straight; but relaxed. If you slouch, place your thumbs in your pocket, the appearance seems callous and you will kill the passion angle.
Spread your ams wide - a universal sign of acceptance and inclusion. The audience feels more comfortable y feeling included and will be more receptive. Never fold your arms, especially while listening to a question from the audience.
While speaking "project" your voice. That is very different from a conversational tone. You should practice that in front of a mirror. Basically you "throw" your voice away. There should be distinct gaps between words. Imagine you are in an echo chamber and each word is followed by an echo forcing you to pause before speaking the next word.
When asked a question from the audience, always repeat the question. It's likely that the parts of the audience might not have heard it so the answer will seem completely out of context unless you repeat the question. It will also help explain to the questioner how you interpreted the question.
(6) Spare Details in Slides
Remember, slides are to bring the audience's attention to a point, not to describe the point itself. Never crowd the slides. A few bullet points work best, unless the slides are also the course material. A better alternative is putting the descriptions in the "Notes" section of the slides, which will print; but not shown on screen. When you use a crowded slide, attendees focus more on reading that rather than listening to you.
(7) Have a Backup
If you have a slide deck, back it up on a USB stick. I carry two USB sticks in addition to the deck in the laptop. If you can, send a copy to someone at the meeting site as a backup, just in case. I also burn it into a CD, just in case the USB ports are disabled. Some computers may have that.
I also back up the files into some free online storage - Dropbox, Google Docs and email them to myself. I may not know which sites may be blocked; so options are always better.
What tool did you use? Powerpoint, Open Office, or something else? It's better to ask than assume. If Powerpoint, which version - 2003, 2007 or something else? What happens if you have the slides in an imcompatible mode?
That's why I also carry a PDF version of the presentation (create free PDF by Primo PDF http://www.primopdf.com/index.aspx) , along with the Acrobat Reader in the same USB stick and the CD. In the worst case, I will be able to show it right from the removable media. I will not be able to use all the fancy features such as animation; but it's better than nothing at all. Make sure you export the fonts when you create the PDF. Not all the fonts may be available in the target computer.
What if you want to show some demo? Will everything work? Don't count on it. Murphy's Law kicks in at the worst possible time. Always run the demo prior to the session, capture the screens using the free CamStudio tool (http://camstudio.org/). It needs a flash player, which may not be present; so you should also take some screenshots using Windows Vista's Sniping Tool or even Alt-PrintScreen. Again, they may not wow the audience, but will save the day.
(8) Have the Right Tools
Are you presenting abroad? Learn about the power requirements of the country - is is 115 volts or 220? Is the power plug the right type? Do you need and have an adapter? Learn about power requirements here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_power_around_the_world
What about the laser pointer? Do you have one? If you do, do you have an extra battery? Even if you use, always carry a stick pointer. Recently while delivering a session in London, I saw a quite high tech environment - a huge LCD panel instead of the screen and projector. The laser pointer was ineffective. Fortunately I had my collapsible stick pointer.
Finally, don't think of this as ordeal. Have fun. If you fail in making the same effect on the audience, relax; the world will not end. They will not think any less of you. People have other things to worry about; your supposedly fall from pedestal is least of them.
I hope you liked it and found it useful. Let me know other tips you may have for a great presentation.


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Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is an injury to the ligament on the inner part of the knee. This ligament keeps your shin bone (tibia) in place.
It can be a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament.
Alternative Names
Knee injury - medial collateral ligament (MCL); MCL injury
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) goes from the inside surface of the upper shin bone to the inner surface of the bottom thigh bone.
The ligament helps keep the inside portion of the knee joint stable.
The MCL is usually injured by pressure or stress on the outside part of the knee. A block to the outside part of the knee during football is a common way for this ligament to be injured.
It is often injured at the same time as an
Symptoms of a tear in the medial collateral ligament are:
Knee swelling
- Locking or catching of the knee with movement
- Pain and tenderness along the inside of the joint
- The knee gives way or feels like it is going to give way when it is active or stressed in a certain way
First Aid
The health care provider will examine your knee. An MCL test will be done to detect looseness of the ligament. This test involves bending the knee to 25 degrees and putting pressure on the outside surface of the knee.
Other tests may include:
- Knee
joint x-rays
- Knee
Treatment includes:
- Applying ice to the area
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
- Raising the knee above heart level
You should limit physical activity until the pain and
The health care provider may put you on crutches and in a brace to protect the ligament. You may also be told not to put any weight on your knee when you walk.
After a period of keeping the knee still, you will be taught exercises to strengthen and stretch the knee. Physical therapy may help you regain knee and leg strength.
Surgery is often not needed when only the MCL has been torn. Most MCL injuries can heal with immobilization.
If you need surgery, it will require an open incision where the ligament is repaired back to the bone.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if:
- You have symptoms of MCL injury
- You are being treated for MCL injury and you notice increased instability in your knee, pain or swelling after they initially faded, or your injury does not get better with time
- You re-injure your knee
Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Many cases are not preventable.
De Carlo M, Armstrong B. Rehabilitation of the knee following sports injury. Clin Sports Med. 2010; 29:81-106.
Singhal M, Patel J, Johnson D. Medical ligament injuries: 1. Medical collateral ligament injuries in adults. In: DeLee JC, Drez D Jr., Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drezs Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 23;sect C.
Silverstein JA, Moeller JL, Hutchinson MR. Common issues in orthopedics. In: Rakel RE, ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 30.
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A bill advanced Monday morning by a Senate panel would let the state Economic Development Authority establish a results-based, five-year "social innovation" loan pilot program for qualified nonprofit and private entities seeking to invest in preventative and early intervention healthcare services.
The bill, dubbed the "New Jersey Social Innovation Act" and released by the Senate Economic Growth Committee after a unanimous vote with amendments, is geared toward encouraging private investment in the field and keeping public spending down.
Under the legislation, eligible entities would be provided with a loan funded by private investors administered by the EDA in exchange for their public health services. If desired results, which include government savings, are achieved, the EDA would repay the investor's loan and potentially a percentage of the savings.
Michael Clark, of the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, testified Monday in support of the bill, which he described as a "pay for success" or "pay for performance" model.
"Government only pays if interventions are successful," Clark said.
The bill, as initially presented to the panel, only contained language pertaining to services provided by nonprofit organizations. After state Sen. Joe Kyrillos (R-Middletown) noted that private sector involvement should be included, an idea also supported by the committee's other legislators, an amendment was added.
Another amendment to the bill came from state Sen. and panel chair Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) to ensure that the EDA's liabilities were clearly defined.
The legislation would also create a study commission which among other things, would help identify eligible entities for the program and aid in negotiating the loan agreements between lenders and eligible entities.
With the vote to release the bill, it now heads to the Senate Budget Committee for further consideration.


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Robert Hoe Collection
The Robert Hoe Collection contains 189 LP recordings (plus duplicates) of American and European band marches, including the Heritage of the March series and a set of Sousas works recorded by the United States Marine Band. The collection also contains 18 of Robert Hoes newsletters.
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Historical Note
In the early 1970s, Robert Hoe and Commander Don Stauffer of the United States Navy Band undertook a project to record marches not otherwise available commercially. In 1975, the Navy Band released the first fifteen LPs in the Heritage of the March series. Each record featured the music of one European and one American composer. The project expanded to include recordings of other service, university and school bands, as well as professional and amateur ensembles. In addition to the Heritage of the March series, Hoe oversaw an eighteen-LP, nine-volume set of Sousas works with the United States Marine Band. Much of the project was funded by donations and Hoes own estate, made as the owner of one of the largest millwork business in the country and his chain of bowling alleys in upper New York state.
Robert Hoe was an Associate Member of the American Bandmasters Association, as his Foundation is today.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The recordings in this collection were produced in several series. The first, collectively entitled The Heritage of the March contains recordings of specific composers and are mostly performed by service bands (numbered 1-90, missing volume 89), and additional recordings of marches by composers represented in the numbered series (lettered A-Z; AA-ZZ; and AAA-FFF, volume E is missing). The second series (Schoepper-Marines) contains volumes 4-21 of band transcription played by The United States Marine Band. The third series contains six recordings made by the Allentown Band. The fourth series consists of the two volumes of Art Lehmans The Art of Euphonium Playing. Series five contains a single LP of cornet solos; series six of three volume of Leftover Marches; series seven of a single LP of the United States Coast Guard; and series eight of three volumes of Miscellaneous Marches. The final series contains the nine LPs of the United States Marine Band playing The Heritage of John Philip Sousa.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
The records and newsletters in the Robert Hoe were all gifts of Robert Hoe Jr. and later the Robert Hoe Foundation. They were deposited at the Research Center in installments between 1976 and 1998.
Processing Information
Processed by Amanda May, November 2011.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Nicole Horstman, November 2012.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized into two series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Recordings, undated (189 items)
This series contains 189 LP recordings.
The box inventory for this series is not currently available online. Please refer to the series description above for a broad description of the materials or contact the department for more information.
Series 2: Newsletters, 1970-1980 (0.25 linear feet)
Robert Hoe wrote newsletters to the Musical Mafia or the Gang regarding his recording projects. These newsletters span from 1975 to 1980.
The box inventory for this series is not currently available online. Please refer to the series description above for a broad description of the materials or contact the department for more information.
Related Material
This collection is part of the American Bandmasters Association (ABA) Research Center.
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Earlier this week Nintendo held one of its infamous conferences to announce a heap of new software for its platforms. This included some stuff for the Wii U such as downloadable content and a new system update coming next week. But what really caught my attention was how Nintendo managed to shock and thrill us with announcement after announcement of new games for the 3DS. New Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and even Zelda titles were revealed to make buying one of Nintendo's handhelds even more tempting than it already is. So, can Sony learn from this?
The NIntendo 3DS...It only prints money :)
too bad the wii u does not.
Doesn't it? They've sold over 3 million Wii U units so far and the Wii U was profitable from day one. It's already making them money.
Thats where Nintendo has always been wise. The gamecube for example, sold 2 million units less than the original Xbox (It came in last that Gen.), but since the console was profitable from day one, Nintendo made money from it. (Meanwhile the Xbox cost MS $5 billion by the end of it's life cycle as it was not profitable hardware)
The Wii tells the same story. Profitable from day 1. While the PS3 lost $2.3 billion it's first year and the 360 lost $1.8 billion it's first year, Nintendo reported an $8 billion profit on it's first year.
Nintendo are pros at making money. Don't let the anti Nintendo Hype fool you.
@ Gamer Muzz
Wrong. Nintendo has said numerous times that the Wii U is only profitable after a software sale and with a low software to owner ratio, profits may not be as big as you think.
@gamer muzz
I stand corrected. I never have a problem admitting I'm wrong. I'd read something on the Wii U that was inaccurate so I appreciate the information.
But the other info (wii and gamecube) were accurate. We do know the Cube turned a modest profit and the Wii killed.
@ctorretta, Thanks for supplying that link. It was well received.
I'm reading now that Nintendo's fiscal year ends on March 31. For the first nine months of the year, (as of Jan. 2013) Nintendo posted $5.97 billion in revenue.
Overall, the company's performance is an improvement from 2012. It has $160 million in net income so far, compared to a loss of $530 million in the first nine months of the previous fiscal year.
I guess we can attribute that to software and Handheld sales.
Thanks for the info guys.
Too bad this article is about 3DS and not Wii U
So question is that one piece of software per person or per hardware sold?
sure it does. but without true games for it yet (:
fact is wiiU shouldn't be selling at all rite? :)
coming from this guy
Ill sell my sout to SATAn for a PS4 get a hobby Sony Drone lol
>Pulling the Wii U card
>Obviously mad"
In response to the antagonistic title, titled, '3DS gets huge boost as Nintendo trumps Sony again'.
I think one is entitled to bring up the point of the latest range of Nintendo hardware not doing so well.
Why would you try to greentext on n4g? It makes you look silly.
It becomes a pathetic attemp to flame bait when the writer needs to name drop Sony in the title of a Nintendo article just to gets views. If the writer wants to praise Nintendo for doing good work with the 3DS, that's fine. But the minute they have to name drop Sony, they just prove how bitter and biased they are. Even worse are some of the people on here that use this as an excuse to start a fanboy war. I own both a Vita and a 3DS and i think both are entertaining. Just because you prefer one over the other doesn't mean it's better then the other. It all comes down to preference and personal tastes.
Very well said.No doubt some zealous Nintendo fanboys rushed to bring in this flamebait. And then when anyone says anything against the Wii U and praises the next gen consoles they want to cry and stomp their feet about how cruel Sony fanboys are. 'The 3DS stomps Sony VITA. Ha ha ha'. And if I say. 'I think the Wii U is not going to have a chance against the PS4 or next Xbox' instantly the disagrees pile in and the crying starts about how I am a clueless Sony and/or Microsoft fanboy.
I dont really care about sales, i've been enjoying luigis mansion these past weeks and loving it. But overall I have alot of games for vita and 3DS sold most of the 3DS ones. Vita is hands down more enjoyable for me, games are longer with more content and just generally more varied and fun. The DS had much better Nintendo games, Mario 64 DS>3D land Mario Kart DS>mariokart 7 and so on. its only just starting to feel like nintendo isnt rushing out short games since the drought at beggining of launch. sales are all well and good, but for someone that has/had over 20 games for each console, i know which one was worth the money.
That is true. The media is partially to blame for the way fanboys act on forums. We don't need this endless product A is better than product B style of journalism where we have to have a winner and a loser.
But the moment Nintendo gets attacked in favour of Sony it's ok right?
@yoloswag..... Where in my statement did you see me say it was ok for Sony fans to attack a Nintendo product? In fact, i defended nintendo in my comment. Once again, someone feels the need to make this about Sony instead of just focusing on Nintendo. Thank you for proving my point about bitter and biased people in these forums.
That's true, but unfortunately, that's an easy way that they get readers/hits.
If the article didn't have that title and was something more like, "The 3DS Gets a Huge Boost," you can bet a lot less people would have clicked on it.
Hits = Advertisers and sponsors who help to keep sites running.
It's a vicious cycle.
mnno the vita aint as comfy as a 3DS , not to mention the xL < fact
Why do you have so many disagrees for merely stating fact? Some certain people are just really insecure or jealous I guess...
This can't be true as its all doom and gloom about Nintendo at the moment.
IM glad the 3ds is selling well and im sure the Wiiu sales will pickup. I have a Wiiu and it is lacking 1st party games but if you look at zombie, mariou, Lego city and Nintendo land you can see what can be done to make it stand out from the other consoles.
To each his own. I personally still think the 3ds lineup is weak. The problem with Nintendo is that they make games for nintendo fans. They don't try to make games that appeal to other users outside their fanbase. I would love a new first person metroid,eternal darkness or a new rpg like the project rainfall games. This is why my vita been getting alot of playtime. Sony knows how to make a varity of different games to appease their fanbase. Even though it doesn't have the largest libary. It been gettting so much playitme out of me. This is why I love my vita and outside of braverly default. I won't be playing any other 3ds game this year. Unless something is annouce that appeal to me.
So should they make games for Sony fans? Your comment is a bit ridiculous. There is room for 2 handheld platforms both tailored to their core audiences. Do you really think that Nintendo is suddenly going to shift gears and make a Call of Duty clone??
Nintendo is fine doing what they are doing.
"To each his own"... I'm sure Mika was just explaining her personal preference. If Nintendo could improve in one department would be diversifying in their 1st party portfolio, with all the money they made off the wii they could invest in new studios.
Sonys problem is quantity and the fact that all their best teams work on consoles only whereas Ninteno's go between console+handheld hence the universal quality control. Almost everything release on the Vita has been outsourced and the PSP's best developer ready at dawn has moved to ps4 now. But do agree that their limited 1st party line is more balanced then nintend's but they need more then just 3 big titles to carry through a whole year (Soul Sacrifice, Killzone, Tearaway)
Why would they make a clone of CoD? CoD has been on almost every Nintendo system just like any other.
It was even on the 3DS also, So what point is there in you bringing up CoD? Only idiots would agree with a statement that has literally no weight.
Mika didn't say they should make games for a specific fan, Mika was just saying they should appeal to more people than just their fans..
The handheld line up for both Vita and 3DS are great but small. But both are increasing with amazing games so whatever to any idiotic naysayers.
I wouldnt say its weak but its definitely over rated.. 3DS has some good games out but its got a yr on vita.. Vita has plenty of time to get more games rolling in & the greatest ones havent even came out yet.. Its a better machine than 3ds & has better features but 3ds has more games & thats whats most important to ppl.. That wont last forever though, vita still hasnt dropped its price outside of japan & PS4 connectivity will boost it up..
I like my vita better than 3ds but thats just me.. Most parents buy a 3ds for their kids rather than a vita so the demographics are too different for comparisons like this.. Japan has way better games than us westerners do.. Another advantage 3DS has over vita is the BC with DS titles.. Vita is all new & so will the PS4.. That actually hurts em but the fight isnt over yet & the new & improved sony will climb back on top of the game.. Just wait until devs play around with the new hardware & features both PS4 & PSV have together..
what has time got to do with this? time has no bearing on what is most important. that is "appeal". Games appeal differently to people. It isnt the specs or when it was released.
Those are irrelevant topics that get brought in to throw people off the main subject of appealing games. TBH, some of the most appealing games in society as well as gaming history were not the bleeding edge high tech driven ones people think about.
Simple good ole' fashioned FUN is the reason why some games appeal more than others. Whoever is holding the FUN card has the edge. I will say though, FUN is a subjective term but more often than not it is universal in that if you are having fun playing the game (regardless of genre or platform) then you can say its a FUN game.
So you dismiss the 3DS's success as having a year over the vita.
Yet, I doubt you dismiss the PS3/360's success as having 7 year's over the Wii U.
Having better features doesn't mean anything DS>PSP.
@darthv72 Looks like you don't remember the first year of the 3DS. Looks like you also don't remember the first years of PS3 and now the Wii U.
Thats funny. So Nintendo should stop making games for Nintendo fans? I dont get where you are coming from. And if you are happy with your vita youre in a small minority. Nintendo fans are happy as hell right now. Thats what matters to Nintendo.
And its not that Nintendo has MORE games, its that it has BETTER games. And the fact that you say the Japan has better games is laughable. How can you say that when youre a blatant Sony fan and Kojima, one of any Sony Fans idols, has dissed the Japanes industry
Point being they should expand their base. The usual mario, zelda, metroid are fine, but if havent bought a 3ds or DS for those games then i want a different experience. Doesnt have to be COD, but i would like a different experience.
"I don't like this cotton candy. It doesn't taste like french fries. They need to change it because I want something else!"
A company that makes games that people, who buy their product, like........is a bad thing?
Didn't know Etrian Odyssey, Shin Megami Tensei (2 of them), Professor Layton, Virtue's Last Reward and Fire Emblem were just for Nintendo fans. At least I could get Dragon Fantasy for Vita yesterday so there is something.
Etrian Odyssey IV and Soul Hackers are both awesome, I'm happy I got a 3DS. And you forget to mention the remake of Devil Survivor 2 for 3DS.
Thats a foolish thing to say.
You're basically telling us that Nintendo continuing to make games featuring the most iconic franchise characters of video game history is a bad thing.
Fact is that Nintendo has innovated the market and released some of the most well received games ever.
Nintendo makes games that appeal to everyone.
Also, It's not Sony making the best games for the Vita. It's the 3rd party devs. Check out a list of the top rated Vita games. In the top 10 you'll find maybe 2 were developed by Sony. Meanwhile, Nintendo has developed 8 of the 10 top rated 3DS games.
I'd say Nintendo is definitely doing something right.
In N4G people will disagree with you when you talk facts. they are so delusional. lol
True they could make hardcore shooters and RTS games and whatnot but when New Super Mario Bors sells 30 million copies they are obviously doing something right. Nintendo's core games are by far the biggest selling games in the entire industry. Gears and God of War and Uncharted at their heights never mustered more than 5 million in sales. To Nintendo it's an obvious business decision. This ensures a steady robust cash flow until the first round of first party AAA titles help the WiiU pick up steam.
I agree, i prefer my vita to my 3ds simply because the games seem to be more orientated towards mature gamer, whereas nintendo are more for younger audiences, with the exception of fire emblem and now bravery default i doubt i will purchase any other software for it this year.
The funny thing about that argument is that only 13 years olds think they have to play "mature games" to be cool.
Mature gamers play all types of games and don't care about the ratings.
Case in point... I tried to get some kids to play Legend of Zelda: Windwaker. The game is rated E for everyone. However, it was too difficult for them and figuring everything out on their own was just too much.
"They don't try to make games that appeal to other users outside their fanbase."
You mean they should make the same games as Sony to appeal to YOU. I know plenty of gamers (including myself) who play sony games and still love Nintendo games. Sony and Nintendo are only mutually exclusive because you make them that way.
There are a LOT of RPGs on the 3DS, and more on the way. In fact, this article is about the latest Nintendo Direct which revealed that Bravely Default (an RPG that has been selling well in Japan) is coming to America.
its funny how n4g fanboys are pulling the "its for kids" card.
so tell me, what SUPER ULTRA MATURE 18+ XXX exclusive games that appeals to your demographics that the vita have that made you and the others occupied for hundred of hours? uncharted? unit 13? AC III liberation? thats the only exclusive decent "big boys games" i could mention.
using your own and the other totally flawed logic, i could dismiss LPB, gravity rush and PBASBR as a non mature games. what the the difference in maturity between the three games that i mentioned and the 3ds games? what makes them more mature than fire emblem awakening? braviry default? kid icarus?
people like to treat the situation like its the same as with the wii vs the ps3 where there is HUGE difference in the target demographic, while in the vita vs 3ds, judging from their current libraries, there isnt as much difference as with the wii and the HD twins.
The vita has many games that are more likely to be enjoyed by more mature individuals. For example, a game like uncharted, it has mature content, a more complex narrative and gameplay that generally requires greater concentration.
Whereas with many nintendo games, the themes are less so, there stories are generally simple and focus on easy platforming and fun addictive gameplay (therefore more likely to be enjoyed by younger gamers).
Thats not to say either is exclusively catered to one demographic (both have exceptions such as resident evil for 3ds and lbp as you mentioned), just market saturation suggests vita games seem to be more orientated to the older more mature gamer, and nintendo the opposite.
At Fluffy poo.
Go play Fire Emblem.
I think you should really just read what "dark-hollow" has said and really take it to heart. And no... no Uncharted has a complex narrative. They are popcorn movies. I love Uncharted as much as the next guy, however, I'm not about to hold it up as an example of complex narrative.
You should really re-evaluate the term "mature-oriented games."
Most of the time, people just use that term to pat themselves on the back and ridicule other players. Mature content does not equate to mature gaming.
Fire Emblem, while not an M rated or "mature gamer oriented game" is a very mature game in how it handles its story and especially the development of its characters. The game manages to make you laugh, feel drawn to the large cast of characters, and if you choose to allow it, many of these characters can die forever. Other times, the game can move you to tears of either joy or sorrow.
So please, get off your high horse and stop using "mature gamers." It's clear you are not a "mature gamer" as evidenced by your arguments.
@ stragomcloud.
I have fire emblem, i played radiant dawn recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a very good series.
My stance has been a subjective one throughout, i havent said either device or there games are better or worse in general, simply that those on the vita appeal to me more than those on the 3ds.
You may not see uncharted as a good example of a complex narrative but i do, doesnt make either of us right overall, just in our own little bubbles. The same principle applies to what games we find appealing on either device.
I apolagise if ive offended you for preferring the vita and its games, but i dont really care for arguing over petty things so lets leave it there.
Btw. Fire emblem awakening is really good fun.
why should when all the outside fanbase do you talk trash about em.
heck they gave yall
The Last Story
Fire Emblem
Eternal Darkness
Star Fox
Sin and Punishment
but no all yall know about is Mario and Zelda
Mika spoke the truth, Nintendo had a huge line up of games. But for the majority of it it was pretty much Mario, luigi, and Zelda. Same sh*t different year. Nothing worth bragging about, if your not a die hard Ninty fan than this Nintendo direct was irrelevant. Sonys game library has more variety than Nintendos one trick pony cash cow line up.
more variety like killzone? lbp? god of war?
Vita will pick up at some point im sure. Its just a slow starter.
Yeah no one is giving the WiiU that kind of patience.
Part of reason is that Vita is designed for hardcore gamer. WiiU perhaps not, especially after we all see what has happened for original Wii.
The 3DS had a low start too anyway and it started to pick up right after the biggest price cut in handheld history.
Make me wonder how much Nintendo is making per 3DS sold.
But yeah, we need patience for the Vita.
The 3ds is being sold at a loss, actually.
Yeah it will probably pick up once the ps4 is out and they start showing how it will work together with the ps4
Nintendo is king of handheld gaming. Consoles, not so much (recently anyway).
Recently Nintendo released the wii console, which was pretty successful, by recently did you mean just the wii u?
Well, don't get me wrong, I like the Wii a lot. It's just that the Wii U should have been released when the Wii was. We should have never had a Wii. No reason why Nintendo couldn't have put out an HD console alongside Sony and MS.
Now, we've got the Wii U, which is what the Wii should have been, and Sony and MS are about to release newer consoles that will once again make Nintendo's console pale in comparison.
It will be cool if they had small conference for the vita like Nintendo does
here we go. we missed you mika. back again to troll. Name the games you have be playing on you vita which is not also on the ps3 expect Gravity Rush. yea thats what i thought.
games that you can play on the vita that is not on ps3?
you surely dont use your head nintendo boy...
shinobido 2, golden abyss, escape plan, smart as,
the upcoming soul sacrifice, tearaway, killzone mercenary
i can name a lot more if you want to
but you are clearly clouded by your fanboyism
because you can only name 1 game on vita that cant be played on a ps3
how many of them are high quality,sold well and move units. Say whatever you want but 3ds is kicking Vita Ass. lol.
Edit: @saint_seya and sherimae2413 Whatever 3ds is still kick vita's ass and taken names.


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Wanda Lynn Williams, age 70, of Alexander, AR died Wednesday, May 11, at Ridgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benton. She was born February 24, 1941, at Banks, a daughter of the late Perry Williams and Vivian Corinne O'Neal Williams.
She was a graduate of the Banks Public School System, attended THe University of Arkansas at Monticello, Baptist Nursing School in Little Rock and the Honolulu Conservatory of Music, Flint, Mich.. Wanda was a member of Park Place Baptist Church in Bryant and was employed for 17 years as an LPN with Presbyterian Village in Little Rock. Surviving are two sons, Brad Nutt, of Alexander and Mike Nutt, Houston, Texas; one sister, Jan Woodard of Benton; two grandchildren Jack Nutt of Bryant and Kali Nutt of Houston, Texas; two nieces Lucy Hyatt and Julie Partridge both of Benton; and two close cousins, Donnie Burke and Brenda McKinnon both of Warren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Lynn Nutt. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Cemetery near Warren.
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I was sitting in my dining room the other day when it struck me just how boring the room is. It's furnished with a table. And chairs. And that's it. What if — I began to wonder — one was surrounded by shelves and shelves of books in the dining room? Here are some inspiring examples.
Not only would it serve an aesthetic purpose, but a practical one, too. When the room (or area) wasn't being used for dining, it could function as a library of sorts.
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