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Millions of people are living with a diagnosis of cancer*. This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 06-1566) has information about this disease. You will read about possible causes, screening tests, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. You will also find suggestions for coping with cancer.
Researchers are learning more about what causes cancer, and how it grows and progresses. And they are looking for new and better ways to prevent, detect, and treat it. Researchers also are looking for ways to improve the quality of life for people with cancer during and after their treatment.
Understanding Cancer
Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that form tissues. Tissues make up the organs of the body.
Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place.
Sometimes, this orderly process goes wrong. New cells form when the body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can form a mass of tissue called a growth or tumor.
Tumors can be benign or malignant:
Benign tumors are not cancer:
Benign tumors are rarely life-threatening.
Generally, benign tumors can be removed, and they usually do not grow back.
Cells from benign tumors do not invade the tissues around them.
Cells from benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body.
Malignant tumors are cancer:
Malignant tumors are generally more serious than benign tumors. They may be life-threatening.
Malignant tumors often can be removed, but sometimes they grow back.
Cells from malignant tumors can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs.
Cells from malignant tumors can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Cancer cells spread by breaking away from the original (primary) tumor and entering the bloodstream or lymphatic system. The cells can invade other organs, forming new tumors that damage these organs. The spread of cancer is called metastasis.
Most cancers are named for where they start. For example, lung cancer starts in the lung, and breast cancer starts in the breast. Lymphoma is cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. And leukemia is cancer that starts in white blood cells (leukocytes).
When cancer spreads and forms a new tumor in another part of the body, the new tumor has the same kind of abnormal cells and the same name as the primary tumor. For example, if prostate cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer cells in the bones are actually prostate cancer cells. The disease is metastatic prostate cancer, not bone cancer. For that reason, it is treated as prostate cancer, not bone cancer. Doctors sometimes call the new tumor "distant" or metastatic disease.
Risk Factors
Doctors often cannot explain why one person develops cancer and another does not. But research shows that certain risk factors increase the chance that a person will develop cancer. These are the most common risk factors for cancer:
Growing older
Ionizing radiation
Certain chemicals and other substances
Some viruses and bacteria
Certain hormones
Family history of cancer
Poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight
Many of these risk factors can be avoided. Others, such as family history, cannot be avoided. People can help protect themselves by staying away from known risk factors whenever possible.
If you think you may be at risk for cancer, you should discuss this concern with your doctor. You may want to ask about reducing your risk and about a schedule for checkups.
Over time, several factors may act together to cause normal cells to become cancerous. When thinking about your risk of getting cancer, these are some things to keep in mind:
Not everything causes cancer.
Cancer is not caused by an injury, such as a bump or bruise.
Cancer is not contagious. Although being infected with certain viruses or bacteria may increase the risk of some types of cancer, no one can "catch" cancer from another person.
Having one or more risk factors does not mean that you will get cancer. Most people who have risk factors never develop cancer.
Some people are more sensitive than others to the known risk factors.
The sections below have more detailed information about the most common risk factors for cancer.
Growing Older
The most important risk factor for cancer is growing older. Most cancers occur in people over the age of 65. But people of all ages, including children, can get cancer, too.
Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death. Each year, more than 180,000 Americans die from cancer that is related to tobacco use.
Using tobacco products or regularly being around tobacco smoke (environmental or secondhand smoke) increases the risk of cancer.
Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop cancer of the lung, larynx (voice box), mouth, esophagus, bladder, kidney, throat, stomach, pancreas, or cervix. They also are more likely to develop acute myeloid leukemia (cancer that starts in blood cells).
People who use smokeless tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco) are at increased risk of cancer of the mouth.
Quitting is important for anyone who uses tobacco – even people who have used it for many years. The risk of cancer for people who quit is lower than the risk for people who continue to use tobacco. (But the risk of cancer is generally lowest among those who never used tobacco.)
Also, for people who have already had cancer, quitting may reduce the chance of getting another cancer.
There are many resources to help people stop using tobacco:
Staff at the NCI's Smoking Quitline (1-877-44U-QUIT) and at LiveHelp (http://www.cancer.gov/livehelp) can talk with you about ways to quit smoking and about groups that help smokers who want to quit. Groups may offer counseling in person or by telephone.
A Federal Government Web site, http://www.smokefree.gov, has an online guide to quitting smoking and a list of other resources.
Doctors and dentists can help their patients find local programs or trained professionals who help people stop using tobacco.
Doctors and dentists can suggest medicine or nicotine replacement therapy, such as a patch, gum, lozenge, nasal spray, or inhaler.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes from the sun, sunlamps, and tanning booths. It causes early aging of the skin and skin damage that can lead to skin cancer.
Doctors encourage people of all ages to limit their time in the sun and to avoid other sources of UV radiation:
It is best to avoid the midday sun (from mid-morning to late afternoon) whenever possible. You also should protect yourself from UV radiation reflected by sand, water, snow, and ice. UV radiation can penetrate light clothing, windshields, and windows.
Wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat with a wide brim, and sunglasses with lenses that absorb UV.
Use sunscreen. Sunscreen may help prevent skin cancer, especially sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. But sunscreens cannot replace avoiding the sun and wearing clothing to protect the skin.
Stay away from sunlamps and tanning booths. They are no safer than sunlight.
Protect yourself from the sun.
Ionizing Radiation
Ionizing radiation can cause cell damage that leads to cancer. This kind of radiation comes from rays that enter the Earth's atmosphere from outer space, radioactive fallout, radon gas, x-rays, and other sources.
Radioactive fallout can come from accidents at nuclear power plants or from the production, testing, or use of atomic weapons. People exposed to fallout may have an increased risk of cancer, especially leukemia and cancers of the thyroid, breast, lung, and stomach.
Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. It forms in soil and rocks. People who work in mines may be exposed to radon. In some parts of the country, radon is found in houses. People exposed to radon are at increased risk of lung cancer.
Medical procedures are a common source of radiation:
Doctors use radiation (low-dose x-rays) to take pictures of the inside of the body. These pictures help to diagnose broken bones and other problems.
Doctors use radiation therapy (high-dose radiation from large machines or from radioactive substances) to treat cancer.
The risk of cancer from low-dose x-rays is extremely small. The risk from radiation therapy is slightly higher. For both, the benefit nearly always outweighs the small risk.
You should talk with your doctor if you are concerned that you may be at risk for cancer due to radiation.
If you live in a part of the country that has radon, you may wish to test your home for high levels of the gas. The home radon test is easy to use and inexpensive. Most hardware stores sell the test kit.
You should talk with your doctor or dentist about the need for each x-ray. You should also ask about shields to protect parts of the body that are not in the picture.
Cancer patients may want to talk with their doctor about how radiation treatment could increase their risk of a second cancer later on.
Certain Chemicals and Other Substances
People who have certain jobs (such as painters, construction workers, and those in the chemical industry) have an increased risk of cancer. Many studies have shown that exposure to asbestos, benzene, benzidine, cadmium, nickel, or vinyl chloride in the workplace can cause cancer.
Follow instructions and safety tips to avoid or reduce contact with harmful substances both at work and at home. Although the risk is highest for workers with years of exposure, it makes sense to be careful at home when handling pesticides, used engine oil, paint, solvents, and other chemicals.
Some Viruses and Bacteria
Being infected with certain viruses or bacteria may increase the risk of developing cancer:
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs): HPV infection is the main cause of cervical cancer. It also may be a risk factor for other types of cancer.
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses: Liver cancer can develop after many years of infection with hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
Human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus (HTLV-1): Infection with HTLV-1 increases a person's risk of lymphoma and leukemia.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. People who have HIV infection are at greater risk of cancer, such as lymphoma and a rare cancer called Kaposi sarcoma.
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV): Infection with EBV has been linked to an increased risk of lymphoma.
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8): This virus is a risk factor for Kaposi's sarcoma.
Helicobacter pylori : This bacterium can cause stomach ulcers. It also can cause stomach cancer and lymphoma in the stomach lining.
Do not have unprotected sex or share needles. You can get an HPV infection by having sex with someone who is infected. You can get hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV infection from having unprotected sex or sharing needles with someone who is infected.
You may want to consider getting the vaccine that prevents hepatitis B infection. Health care workers and others who come into contact with other people's blood should ask their doctor about this vaccine.
If you think you may be at risk for HIV or hepatitis infection, ask your doctor about being tested. These infections may not cause symptoms, but blood tests can show whether the virus is present. If so, the doctor may suggest treatment. Also, the doctor can tell you how to avoid infecting other people.
If you have stomach problems, see a doctor. Infection with H. pylori can be detected and treated.
Certain Hormones
Doctors may recommend hormones (estrogen alone or estrogen along with progestin) to help control problems (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and thinning bones) that may occur during menopause. However, studies show that menopausal hormone therapy can cause serious side effects. Hormones may increase the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, or blood clots.
A woman considering menopausal hormone therapy should discuss the possible risks and benefits with her doctor.
Diethylstilbestrol (DES), a form of estrogen, was given to some pregnant women in the United States between about 1940 and 1971. Women who took DES during pregnancy may have a slightly higher risk of developing breast cancer. Their daughters have an increased risk of developing a rare type of cancer of the cervix. The possible effects on their sons are under study.
Women who believe they took DES and daughters who may have been exposed to DES before birth should talk with their doctor about having checkups.
Family History of Cancer
Most cancers develop because of changes (mutations) in genes. A normal cell may become a cancer cell after a series of gene changes occur. Tobacco use, certain viruses, or other factors in a person's lifestyle or environment can cause such changes in certain types of cells.
Some gene changes that increase the risk of cancer are passed from parent to child. These changes are present at birth in all cells of the body.
It is uncommon for cancer to run in a family. However, certain types of cancer do occur more often in some families than in the rest of the population. For example, melanoma and cancers of the breast, ovary, prostate, and colon sometimes run in families. Several cases of the same cancer type in a family may be linked to inherited gene changes, which may increase the chance of developing cancers. However, environmental factors may also be involved. Most of the time, multiple cases of cancer in a family are just a matter of chance.
If you think you may have a pattern of a certain type of cancer in your family, you may want to talk to your doctor. Your doctor may suggest ways to try to reduce your risk of cancer. Your doctor also may suggest exams that can detect cancer early.
You may want to ask your doctor about genetic testing. These tests can check for certain inherited gene changes that increase the chance of developing cancer. But inheriting a gene change does not mean that you will definitely develop cancer. It means that you have an increased chance of developing the disease.
Having more than two drinks each day for many years may increase the chance of developing cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, larynx, liver, and breast. The risk increases with the amount of alcohol that a person drinks. For most of these cancers, the risk is higher for a drinker who uses tobacco.
Doctors advise people who drink to do so in moderation. Drinking in moderation means no more than one drink per day for women and no more than two drinks per day for men.
Poor Diet, Lack of Physical Activity, or Being Overweight
People who have a poor diet, do not have enough physical activity, or are overweight may be at increased risk of several types of cancer. For example, studies suggest that people whose diet is high in fat have an increased risk of cancers of the colon, uterus, and prostate. Lack of physical activity and being overweight are risk factors for cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, and uterus.
Choose a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Having a healthy diet, being physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight may help reduce cancer risk. Doctors suggest the following:
Eat well: A healthy diet includes plenty of foods that are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This includes whole-grain breads and cereals and 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Also, a healthy diet means limiting foods high in fat (such as butter, whole milk, fried foods, and red meat).
Be active and maintain a healthy weight: Physical activity can help control your weight and reduce body fat. Most scientists agree that it is a good idea for an adult to have moderate physical activity (such as brisk walking) for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days each week.
Some types of cancer can be found before they cause symptoms. Checking for cancer (or for conditions that may lead to cancer) in people who have no symptoms is called screening.
Screening can help doctors find and treat some types of cancer early. Generally, cancer treatment is more effective when the disease is found early.
Screening tests are used widely to check for cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, and rectum:
Breast: A mammogram is the best tool doctors have to find breast cancer early. A mammogram is a picture of the breast made with x-rays. The NCI recommends that women in their forties and older have mammograms every 1 to 2 years. Women who are at higher-than-average risk of breast cancer should talk with their health care provider about whether to have mammograms before age 40 and how often to have them.
Cervix: The Pap test (sometimes called Pap smear) is used to check cells from the cervix. The doctor scrapes a sample of cells from the cervix. A lab checks the cells for cancer or changes that may lead to cancer (including changes caused by human papillomavirus, the most important risk factor for cancer of the cervix). Women should begin having Pap tests 3 years after they begin having sexual intercourse, or when they reach age 21 (whichever comes first). Most women should have a Pap test at least once every 3 years.
Colon and rectum: A number of screening tests are used to detect polyps (growths), cancer, or other problems in the colon and rectum. People aged 50 and older should be screened. People who have a higher-than-average risk of cancer of the colon or rectum should talk with their doctor about whether to have screening tests before age 50 and how often to have them.
Fecal occult blood test: Sometimes cancer or polyps bleed. This test can detect tiny amounts of blood in the stool.
Sigmoidoscopy: The doctor checks inside the rectum and lower part of the colon with a lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope. The doctor can usually remove polyps through the tube.
Colonoscopy: The doctor examines inside the rectum and entire colon using a long, lighted tube called a colonoscope. The doctor can usually remove polyps through the tube.
Double-contrast barium enema: This procedure involves several x-rays of the colon and rectum. The patient is given an enema with a barium solution, and air is pumped into the rectum. The barium and air improve the x-ray images of the colon and rectum.
Digital rectal exam: A rectal exam is often part of a routine physical exam. The health care provider inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormal areas. A digital rectal exam allows for examination of only the lowest part of the rectum.
You may have heard about other tests to check for cancer in other parts of the body. At this time, we do not know whether routine screening with these other tests saves lives. The NCI is supporting research to learn more about screening for cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovary, prostate, and skin. See "The Promise of Cancer Research" section.
Doctors consider many factors before they suggest a screening test. They weigh factors related to the test and to the cancer that the test can detect. They also pay special attention to a person's risk for developing certain types of cancer. For example, doctors think about the person's age, medical history, general health, family history, and lifestyle. They consider how accurate the test is. In addition, doctors keep in mind the possible harms of the screening test itself. They also look at the risk of follow-up tests or surgery that the person might need to see if an abnormal test result means cancer. Doctors also think about the risks and benefits of treatment if testing finds cancer. They consider how well the treatment works and what side effects it causes.
You may want to talk with your doctor about the possible benefits and harms of being checked for cancer. The decision to be screened, like many other medical decisions, is a personal one. Each person should decide after learning about the pros and cons of screening.
The NCI has several fact sheets about screening tests
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Personalized Reasons I Love License Plate
Special people are as rare as a shooting star, so celebrate them everyday with this fun personalized license plate. A simple "Reasons I Love" message showcases your very special title—whether that be Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Nana, Aunt, and so many more! This gift license plate can be personalized with your title and up to 5 names of those you love most. Colorful stars light up the white background, giving it a unique look unlike anything you're sure to see on the roads. Carry your loves wherever you may travel with this personalized license plate. The plate measures 6"x12" and comes with slotted holes for easy mounting. It also makes a great wall sign for a den or family room.
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Consejo de Ciento 331, Barcelona
From 20/12/1994 to 20/01/1995
Musical backdrop by Javier Hernando
This project is realised during a moment of transition in the life of the building in which it is situated. The interior space of the building is illuminated by lights installed in the very window openings that permit the interior to be glimpsed from outside. The blue light transports us to a level of unreality, emphasising the myth of time slipping between our fingers.
In the vestibule, we find a suitcase that has travelled the great metropoli: New York, London, Berlin, Paris…in each of which it found the same flow that vanishes with the passing of minutes, of the seconds that, accumulated, become lost in the horizon of monotony.
It is the passing of time, moved by our conscience to another reality that gazes inside us.
This installation is the first project sponsored by the Carles Tache Gallery to be situated outside of that gallery's space.


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You might think that there are a number of planets in our Solar System -- maybe eight, maybe nine, maybe lots -- but when it comes right down to it, the Solar System is MOSTLY the Sun:
Compared to the Sun, all the other bodies are tiny. For example, here's what Jupiter and the Earth (and Moon) would look like if placed next to the Sun:
The only planet which makes much of a difference is Jupiter. It has more mass than all the other planets put together, and so the gravitational force between the Sun and Jupiter does have a signficant effect.
As a result of their mutual gravitational attraction, the Sun and Jupiter both circle around their center of mass.
Hmmmm. Is it possible to measure the speed of a moving object without touching it?
Image courtesy of SpeedZones.com
Police officers bounce radio or visible light waves off cars as they zoom past. By measuring the frequency of the returning echo, and comparing it to the known frequency of the original signal, they can compute the speed of the car. The physical basis for the calculation is the Doppler shift of waves which are emitted by a moving source.
It turns out that you don't need a radar detector to measure the radial speed of a star. Stars come with built-in frequency indicators. If you shine the light from a star through a prism or diffraction grating, it will break up into a spectrum, so that you can examine the amount of light at each frequency.
The spectrum of a star like our Sun contains light of all frequencies and colors. But if you look closely, you'll see that at some frequencies, there is a lack of light -- what look like a series of dark lines at certain frequencies. These are absorption lines due to atoms of different elements in the Sun's upper atmosphere.
It is often convenient to take the picture of a spectrum like this:
and make a 2-D plot of intensity as a function of frequency or wavelength, like this:
On graphs like this, the dark lines appear as dips in intensity. We can measure the frequency (or wavelength) of the lines very, very accurately.
Each chemical element -- hydrogen, helium, carbon, iron, etc. -- produces a distinctive set of absorption lines. We know the exact frequency of each line from experiments in labs here on Earth. However, if the star happens to be moving, then we will observe all of its lines to be shifted:
For example, let's compare the spectrum of our Sun to that of the star Arcturus.
Q: Is Arcturus coming towards us, or moving away from us?
There's even a formula which relates the size of the shift to the speed of the star.
Copyright © Michael Richmond. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.


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From long before Malta's entry in the EU the Islands have seen exponential growth in the number of companies registered in Malta. The growth has been in the main driven by international clients. The Fenlex Group of Companies has been active in the field of company incorporation since the late 80's when Malta first ventured into the world of financial services, assisting local as well as foreign clients. Malta's Company law is very similar to UK Company law as are Malta's administrative systems. This stems from Malta's historical links to the UK.
Malta has also recently modernised its legislation on trusts and foundations that provide the means to make use of these structures for a variety of purposes. If you need help regarding forming a partnership or you would like to insert a special purpose vehicle in your financial structure, contact us.
The fund sector in Malta is growing quickly. By using Malta as the country of domicile for your fund, you can benefit from the considerable advantages of a very competitive EU financial services centre.
Malta also offers special incentives to different industries. Through Malta Enterprise and the Business Promotion Act there are particular sectors that have special incentives when setting up in Malta.
The Island is of particular interest to shipping organisations and owners of all types of vessels, ranging from pleasure yachts to passenger cruise ships, tankers and oil rigs. These may register such vessels under the Maltese flag and take advantage of the various benefits that flying a Malta flag gives. Indeed in early 2012 Malta has taken over Greece as the largest EU Ship Registry.
Another industry that has fared well in Malta is the online gaming industry. Fenlex together with Fenech and Fenech where at the forefront of promoting the idea of having an online gaming industry to the Maltese government in the late 1990s. In fact one of our clients was the first to start operating within this sector in the late 90's. Fenlex's expertise in this sector has been built over the years and we are able to offer our clients tailor-made services and solutions.


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Spring is such a hopeful time of year. Trees and flowers are beginning to bud; the grass is turning a darker shade of green; a renewed sense of optimism lingers in the air. What a wonderful season to get married! Couples who choose spring for their wedding may not be able to plan an outdoor ceremony, but if you've got a gorgeous indoor venue like the Newberry Library, who cares?
Chicago String Quartet: A Delightful Luncheon at Grainger Ballroom
With the arrival of cold weather, we find ourselves reminiscing of warmer days. In May, when the sunlight was just beginning to filter through the leaves and warm the spring air, Justine and Brad were married at the elegant Meson Sabika. May already seems far in the past, and these wedding photos from Hazelton Photography feel like a dream.
Solo Violin for Wedding Proposal: Chicago Women's Park and Gardens
Every romantic wedding starts with a proposal, right? This private moment of surprise, bliss, and joy is generally something we only hear about after-the-fact.
A few months ago, we helped to create a magical moment that this couple will remember for the rest of their lives. Reid had the wonderful idea to propose to his girlfriend, Chelsi, in a beautiful park. He knew he wanted something special for his love, so he contacted Quartet Parapluie to see if we could add some additional romance.
String Duet for Vow Renewal Service: DiNolfo's Banquets
Wow. After performing for hundreds of wedding ceremonies over the span of fifteen years, Quartet Parapluie has never had the honor of playing for a Vow Renewal service. Thanks to Dawn and Chris, who renewed their vows on their 20th anniversary (wow again!), our track record is finally broken. We can't tell you how fun it is to be part of such a happy event — the perfect reminder to celebrate the good things in life and surround yourself with your nearest and dearest. Just look at the love and happiness on everyone's faces!
Classic Chicago Wedding Quartet: Drake Hotel
Nothing says classic like a wedding at the Drake Hotel. Opened in 1920, this landmark hotel set the standard for opulence and elegance — in the roaring twenties and today. It goes without saying that the Drake is an iconic hotel in Chicago, hosting everyone from Hollywood celebrities to British Royals. So, it makes sense then, that so many couples jump at the chance to get married here. Quartet Parapluie had the great honor of performing for Me'Chele and Sean's wedding ceremony this June, and it was simply divine.
Stepping Out of the Classical World: Onion A.V. Club with Eric Bachmann
We love playing classical music. After all, we're classically-trained musicians. But, it's real fun to step outside of our world occasionally. And most of us in Quartet Parapluie have stepped out of our classical boxes quite a bit over the years, having toured and performed with rock groups extensively. Continue reading
Luminarts Brilliance: A Feast for the Senses
Last week, Quartet Parapluie was honored to play a role in the Luminarts Cultural Foundation's annual fundraising gala at the Union League Club of Chicago. Luminarts Brilliance: A Feast for the Senses was an evening designed to entertain, and of course raise funds!
We were humbled to share the stage with Luminarts Fellows, including soprano Tracy Cantin, tenor Jesse Donner, mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, trumpeter Marquis Hill (winner of the Thelonius Monk International Jazz competition), violinist Jung Tsai, pianist Chen Sehn-Fan, alto-saxaphonist Natalie Lande, and drummer Robert Dicke, who showcased the evening of entertainment. And our hats go off to the host of the evening, Frank DeVincentis, and his fellow auctioneer, Emily Betts Susanin! Job well done, people!!
The best part of the evening is knowing that our performance helped to raise funds for an incredible organization, one that supports something very near and dear to us: art and culture!
Chicago Wedding Trio: Sepia Restaurant
As the 2016 wedding season kicks off, we find ourselves reminiscing back to previous weddings. Each event that we perform holds a special place in our hearts, but performing for Jen and Heath's wedding reception at Sepia Restaurant in Chicago really stands out in our memories.


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A hearty tomato and pork stew loaded with vegetables!
- Cooking time
- 25 minutes
- Calories
- 396kcal
- Sodium
- 0.7g
- Nutrition information is for one serving.
- Cut pork into bit-size portions and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Slice cabbage into small, easy to eat portions. Boil asparagus then cut into 3-4 cm (1 1/2 inch) pieces. Slice onion into wedges.
- Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. First add pork, then onion slices and saute. When the onion slices become transparent add cabbage and quickly saute.
- Add ingredients from (A), mix and let simmer for 15 minutes. Last, add the asparagus, salt and pepper as needed, then serve.


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So long blogger, and thanks for all the fish!
Bidding adieu to the home that has served my blog so well for so long. I will not be importing the blogger posts into the Blue Parrot, so if you wish to read past witticisms and criticisms, feel free to come back here any time. Mean time, come on over to my new digs at The Blue Parrot.


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John Erskine fonds. -- 1860-1864, 1878. -- 1 folder.
John Erskine was a merchant (Glasgow Warehouse) in Peterborough, Canada West, in the mid 1800's.
This fonds consists of letters to John Erskine from Robert Black, aboard USS Susquehanna, and at Key West, Florida, from between 1860 and 1861, and from US Naval and Treasury Departments, 1864, regarding Black's death. It also contains a scrapbook of miscellaneous clippings, dated 1878, but obviously compiled from the 1850's and 1860's.
Title based on the creator of the fonds.
The fonds was donated by an unknown source.
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Issues With Search Engine Optimization? This Is The Article For You!
If you have a Web site, it's crucial to learn about search engine optimization if you want to get more traffic and reach your goals — no matter what you aim is to do with your Web site. Whether you're selling something or reaching out to people, here are some tips for using better SEO to get seen.
To draw more traffic to your site, learn which words people use when they are searching for your site. Customers tend to prefer keywords that are broader and easier to remember. Find out what words and phrases are most popular, and then use these on your site to attract more attention.
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One of the best ways to get your site ranked high with the search engines is to place your keyword phrase in the domain name. With search engine optimization, your keyword being placed in the domain name greatly increases your ranking. It may even have enough impact to place you in the first page.
It should go without saying that one of the keys to search engine optimization is to promote your website. Make great use of all the social networking tools at your disposal and don't forget to set up a newsletter and RSS feeds to give your visitors new reasons to keep coming back for more.
When you start a blog associated with your website, put it under the same domain name as your main site if at all possible. If your blog attracts attention other bloggers or online writers may link to it. Then, if your blog shares a domain with your website, links to the blog will improve the main site's position on search engine indexes.
Your content is more important than your rank
Do not obsess over your page rankings on the search engines. Your content is more important than your rank, and readers realize that. If you focus too much on rank, you may end up accidentally forgetting who your true audience is. Cater to your customers, and your rank will rise on its own.
Do your research on the search engine crawlers. Many search engines use different methods and qualifications for their rankings, but mostly use a similar type of crawler. Read up on the types of crawlers they use, what they can and cannot see, and how you can use these to your advantage.
Create internal links over which you have control by making several small URLs with relevant content to improve SEO. Offsite links are always better for improving your search rankings. When you create small URLs where you control the content, you can ensure that the content has the right keywords to drive additional traffic to your site.
Long loading times are enemies to all webmasters
Long loading times are enemies to all webmasters who want to get more traffic to their sites. Load time is a significant factor in search engine performance. Pages that load slowly, are indexed slowly or even skipped over entirely. Of course, long load times are not appreciated by website visitors, either. Making pages load faster is a sound practice, all around.
For every market and searcher demographic, there are certain "negative" keywords that will deter an internet user from clicking on your link from a list of search results. Use your marketing resources and consumer insights to establish which keywords are considered offensive, irrelevant, or otherwise undesirable to your target market.
When optimizing the images on your website, be sure to use the word "image", "picture", or "photo" along with a description. Many users search for images using a keyword plus one of those image-related words. Including both in your image description can help ensure they end up on your site.
You have to really be committed to SEO
You have to really be committed to SEO in order for it to help you become more successful. Different methods work at different times, so it is important that you change your SEO methods over time. If you are not ready for that type of commitment, then this may just not be for you.
You can easily increase the number of links to your blog by including an option for readers to post content from your blog onto their own blogs or social media profile. This increases your relevancy in site rankings and also has the potential to generate a great deal of traffic.
If you use URL shorteners when posting to social media or other sites, make sure you receive credit for the link traffic in the search engine. This means selecting a link shortening service that uses 301 redirects. Otherwise, the link shortening service itself will receive credit for traffic that's actually going to your site.
One thing that cannot be stressed enough when talking about top notch search engine optimization is to make absolutely sure that every single page on your website has unique and descriptive keywords and keyword phrases in the title. This is given significant considerations by search engines in determining where you rank.
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use 'Alt' tags to describe images
A great tip for improving your search engine optimization is to use 'Alt' tags to describe images. Alt tags define the text to display for an image if the user has their graphics turned off. Some search engines will look for images specifically with alt tags, Google being one of them.
Create links that revert back to your own site. Links are viewed by search engine bots as well, and with more links on your page that go back to your own site, you will find higher SERP results and greater traffic directed to your website and the pages that you have set up.
Following the above tips closely truly is essential to becoming a big name in your niche. Without search engine optimization, you and your Web site miss out on a lot of opportunities to receive traffic looking for exactly what you're offering. However, with search engine optimization, you'll be able to expand and grow beyond your wildest dreams.
How To Design A Site That Works
Web design is one of the newer ways a lot of people can make a good amount of profit from in today's digital age. If you want to learn how to make some web sites so that you can pursue some of your personal endeavors then this article is the place for you.
When you are creating graphics or photos for your website, be sure to keep the file size small. If your graphics are too large, your page will load slowly and your visitors will leave. You can find many free or inexpensive graphics programs online that will optimize your images before you load them to your website.
Give your visitors the ability to search your site so that they can more easily find what they are looking for. If someone cannot find what they are looking for right away, their next thought will be to look for a search field. Put this somewhere obvious and include a search button.
Avoid the use of pop-up advertising. There is not a person out there who will want to visit a website and get overwhelmed with pop-up ads. Many people will close a website that brings pop-ups as soon as they can, no matter what size the site is. Stay away from annoying ads to ensure your customers come back again. As well, if your web host makes it mandatory that you have pop-up advertising, look into a new host asap. It's not worth the annoyance level they create.
To help you design a site that is easy for people to read
To help you design a site that is easy for people to read all the information, make sure the pages are not too wide. If the pages are not too wide then they will fit on most people's computer screens. If the page is too wide, then part of your valuable information could be left off the page.
Be sure to do good keyword research. Of course, you want to put up good, solid information. However, you also must draw visitors in to your site. To ensure your site is successful, do your keyword research.
To help keep your site visitors happy, do not underline words. Underline words on the internet signifies that the word is a clickable link. If you have too many words on your pages that are underlined with being clickable links, then your visitors will be frustrated after continuously trying to click on them.
When designing your site
When designing your site, try to come up with three or four keywords that you expect users to input into search engines as they try to find your page. These keywords should then be repeated frequently throughout the title, page body and description meta tag. This will make it easier for users to locate your site on the web.
Try having a clear and consistent layout in the design of your sites. Clean layouts that make use of a lot of white space tend to enhance the site's readability and overall look. The layout must be focused on the content. Try using fonts that are on every computer in order to avoid having your site appear incorrectly.
To help you design a good site, you need to make it so it is simple to navigate. Navigation encompasses everything and is the backbone of your site. So construct a site that flows easily from one area to another, otherwise your site will be very confusing and people will not visit it.
Every website designer needs a good platform
Every website designer needs a good platform to test their work out on, and XAMPP is probably the best out there. XAMPP will allow you to run your test sites with PHP and mySQL, so you will always be able to spot anything that needs to be changed. XAMPP is a relatively light download and it's also easy to figure out.
Try your best to update the content of any old sites that you have. You want to make sure that any of the sites you build seem like they're up to date with the technology that is out today – you don't want a site that looks 10 years old.
If you expect many people to contribute to the content of the website, incorporating a content management system (CMS) into the design of the website might be a good idea. A CMS will make it easier for everyone to add to and update the content without needing a high level of technical knowledge. These systems are easy to use, and can make publishing content on the website much more efficient.
updates to a website
Once your site is online, do not assume your work as a designer is over. Be prepared to keep busy with your site. You won't need to update it constantly, but regular updates are a must. Regular updates are crucial, especially if your website hosts anything relating to current events. Unfortunately, creating updates to a website is not quite as easy as just throwing up a fresh blog. Dedication will be required.
When you learn a new site design tactic, you should double-check how accurate it is before you implement it on your site. A faulty tactic may mess up your code and your entire site, so it's important that you ensure it's a working tactic before you apply it to your website.
Make sure that your fonts on your pages are well structured and aren't changed up too much as people scroll through your website. You don't want people to become confused and agitated with inconsistency, people like things to flow one way because it shows that you know how to handle things on a professional level.
The logo for your website should be placed on top of every page. It keeps your website branded across all pages. This also creates recognition for your brand. Try incorporating what your business stands for in your logo.
Learning all of the material from this article can be a bit much to take in, if you need to go ahead and read through this article again to make sure you digest all of the information presented. Once you feel confident use the tips from this article to assist you with web design.


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Are profit-based incentives consistent with risk culture and compliance?
We are pleased to present new research on risk culture in the financial services sector. This pioneering experimental study was conducted at Macquarie University in May of this year involving some 300 financial services executives. At the event you will hear first-hand what this experimental research reveals about the relationship between risk culture, incentives and the behaviour of financial services staff. This study of risk management behaviour focuses on compliance with risk limits/policy – the minimum standard currently required of finance professionals.
The presenter, Associate Professor Elizabeth Sheedy, is an expert in financial risk management based at the Macquarie Applied Finance Centre. Prior to her academic career she worked in the finance industry (Westpac, Macquarie Bank). Register now for a fascinating and engaging presentation.
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Associate Professor Elizabeth Sheedy Ph.D.
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Associate Professor Elizabeth Sheedy Ph.D. is a financial risk expert based at the Macquarie Applied Finance Centre. Prior to joining the university she worked for Macquarie Bank and Westpac where she gained personal insights into the structure and culture of financial institutions. She now teaches courses in Financial Risk Management and oversees all the risk management courses in the Master of Applied Finance program. In that role she has gained a broad knowledge of all aspects of risk (credit, operational, liquidity, market). Dr Sheedy is co-editor of The Professional Risk Managers' Handbook. In previous years her research focussed on quantitative risk modelling. More recently her research focus has shifted to the role of governance and culture in determining outcomes for banks.
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The Elms itself offers many a varied view from the walks available on the Park. In addition to this there are river and canal side walks, all the twists and turns of the lanes through Torksey, past Lincoln Golf Course, and along the back roads linking the local villages. There are also great local Special events and walks and enjoyable Gainsborough Health Walks.
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A year after it launched the original GranTurimso, Maserati has once again used the Geneva International Motor Show (4 March 2008) to launch the new high performance variant of its dramatic coupe, with the unveiling of the GranTurismo S.
The Maserati GranTurismo S, which is the new interpretation of the perfect balance between sportiness and comfort shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment, will arrive in Australia and New Zealand in early 2009.
The new 440 HP V8 4.7 engine, with a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 4750 rpm, electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC Shift, Transaxle layout, sporty exhaust and brakes made with dual-cast technology make the GranTurismo S the new flagship for Maserati sporting flair, with acceleration from 0 to 100 Km/h at 4.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 295 Km/h, the highest ever reached by a production Maserati.
The compact and lightweight 4.7 liter V8 engine develops maximum power output of 440 HP at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm, and ensures high specific power output and more torque at lower speeds as well, without affecting the capacity to up the revs quickly, typical of racing engines. The increase in power output and torque has not affected the versatility of the power unit, which continues to be readily harnessed even during everyday use. It sounds deep and throaty, but the exhaust valve pneumatic control can also be activated to make it discrete.
An electro-actuated 6-speed gearbox is paired with the 4.7 liter V8 engine, and has MC-Shift software which harnesses the new engine's power output, ensuring new unbeatable gearshift performance in terms of the whole sports car range.
The gearshift solution known as MC-Shift is the most important innovation of the electro-actuated system on the Maserati GranTurismo S: this includes management software and special hardware components which give top performance in terms of gearshift times.
In conventional electro-actuated systems the three shift phases (cut in torque and opening of clutch; gear disengagement, selection and engagement; closing of clutch and restoration of torque) are carried out sequentially.
On the Maserati GranTurismo S the shift phases are partially overlapped: gear disengagement and engagement take place in advance of clutch opening and closing; this means that the shift time, interpreted and calculated as the break in acceleration, drops to 100 ms, whilst the single gear engagement phase reduces to 40 ms.
The fast MC-Shift is available only when shifting up and in Manual Sport mode, provided that the transmission control unit recognizes when given parameters relating to engine and transmission temperature are achieved: the quick shift is possible above 5500 rpm and with the throttle at 80%.
Once these parameters have been achieved, the system enables fast shift and warns the driver through the MC-S indicator on the dashboard display, which lights up and stays on.
The engine and gearbox on the Maserati GranTurismo S are arranged in the Transaxle layout, typical of high-performance sports cars and representing the Maserati technological DNA. The front-mounted engine, and the gearbox, located to the rear, are rigidly connected by a tubular element containing the driveshaft. This solution gives excellent weight distribution, 47% over the front axle and 53% over the rear axle, which translates into excellent dynamics and top performance.
Looking through the spokes of the new 20" rims on the GranTurismo S you can see the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo.
The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology — a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers.
This technology, introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, optimizes the braking system's performance, by emphasizing pedal feel and increasing fatigue-resistance in the most extreme conditions.
At the wheel, the Maserati GranTurismo S is more rigid and compact, thanks to the suspension layout developed specifically to support the new weight distribution. Vehicle roll has been reduced significantly as a result of the modified springs, bars and dampers, and this has benefited handling and performance.
On the outside the Maserati GranTurismo S is distinguished by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and serve to make the car body appear even sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina. The integrated spoiler in the boot lid and the new-design side skirts help to improve the flows around the car. On top of that, the Maserati GranTurismo S boasts new specially designed 20" rims, which resemble the Trident, Maserati's symbol.
The sporty look is complemented by the generously proportioned oval-section exhaust tailpipes.
The radiator grille and headlight casings are black, while the Trident on the grille and the oval badge below the hood are embossed in red, in true Maserati racing tradition.
The interior upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara (used for the steering wheel and centre of the seat with the option to extend to the whole of the headlining) reflect the sporty flair of the Maserati GranTurismo S; the front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks.
As an alternative to the standard leather/Alcantara, trim classic interiors are available in all Poltrona Frau leather, or in full-grain Pekary leather with a sporty and more refined look.
In 2007 Maserati achieved revenues of € 694 million, growth of 33.7% compared to the previous year, thanks to the excellent performance of the Quattroporte Automatica and the new Maserati GranTurismo, launched in July.
Maserati's operating profit was € 24 million (equal to 3.5% of revenues), a clear improvement (up by € 57 million) compared to the loss of € 33 million in 2006. Thanks to increased volumes and the ongoing cost cutting program, Maserati achieved a positive result for the first time since it was acquired by Fiat in 1993.
2007 was also a year of important new developments and substantial figures for Maserati:
The US market is Maserati's largest, with over 2,600 vehicles delivered in 2007, 20.5% more than the preceding year; followed by Italy with 714 vehicles, a 40% increase compared to 2006. In third place the United Kingdom (611), ahead of Germany and Japan. These markets were followed by Switzerland, France, China, the Arab Emirates and Australia.
Maserati Switzerland SA, based in Schlieren (Zurich), operates in Switzerland with a network of 11 showrooms and 9 dealers. A total of 344 vehicles were delivered to customers in 2007, an increase of 44% on the previous year. The area with the highest concentration of sales is Zurich.
The Quattroporte Sport GT S, also on show at Geneva following its Melbourne Motor Show launch the previous week, is an extreme expression of the sportiness of Maserati's flagship model. It is a car for those looking for the thrills of the race-track even in a luxury sedan.
With automatic 6-speed transmission, it stands out for its remarkably dynamic on-road behavior and uncompromising handling. In particular, there are two technical solutions that distinguish this model: the single-calibration shock absorbers, the new lower, stiffer suspension, and the braking system developed from the dual-cast brake disc, the result of a partnership with Brembo, used for the first time in the automotive industry on the Quattroporte Sport GT S.
The car also has a more aggressive look: black-chrome honeycomb mesh grille, twin exhaust pipes finished in black, door handles to match the bodywork and seven-spoke 20" wheel rims in the new Dark Chrome finish. The interiors are every bit as striking: carbon detailing with a new aluminum weave design, restyled front seats for improved comfort, great stability for chest and legs in racing mode, and the traditional Poltrona Frau leather combined with Alcantara.
The début of the GranTurismo S comes in the wake of the now consolidated success of the Maserati GranTurismo — which is still turning heads and winning critical and public acclaim exactly one year after its world début. By the end of 2007, the GranTurismo was parked in the garages of no fewer than 1326 customers, with a further order backlog totaling over 2300.
The reasons behind its success are plain for all to see: the exclusive, exquisite lines penned by Pininfarina conceal a sporty, aggressive vehicle with a sparkling performance, suitable for everyday driving thanks to its excellent handling. Total comfort is guaranteed by the excellent quality of materials, attention to detail and spacious interior. The rear seats can comfortably accommodate two adults, even on long journeys.
The engine compartment houses a V8 4.2 engine (405 HP at 7100 rpm), capable of a top speed of 285 km/h. With acceleration of 0-100 in 5.2 seconds, an exciting drive and thrilling performance are guaranteed.
The success of the Maserati GranTurismo began 60 years ago, when the Modena manufacturer launched 58 models of the A6 Gran Turismo styled by Pininfarina. Ten years later, it was the turn of the first standard GranTurismo, the 3500 GT, a car which marked a turning point for the company as it shifted its attention from racing cars to road going production, turning out 1983 models of the 3500 GT in seven years. Those days may be long gone, but they have been well and truly revived with the 2007 version of the GranTurismo.
Maserati has put in place a development plan for the next 5 years designed to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions and to protect the environment.
The plan is based on engine development, aimed at improving thermodynamic and mechanical performance, as well as the internal fluid dynamics. It also features new strategies to manage the thermal and electronic behavior of the engine and power train. Maserati is also considering the possibility of using fuel blends containing a higher percentage of biofuels.
As far as the car is concerned, the more widespread use of innovative materials will not only boost performance but will also significantly reduce weight. There are plans to reduce the car's resistance to forward motion (aerodynamics, rolling resistance, internal friction).
The plan also includes the use of environmentally-friendly, easily recyclable materials made from natural substances, especially for the parts of the interior which are most in contact with the driver and passengers (natural textile fibers, wood and leather).
Maseratis are mindful of the "design for recycling" concept, which is centered around making cars easy to dismantle at the end of their lives, so that materials can be identified and separated for re-use.The designs of recent models have already led to considerable fuel savings, with a reduction of 9% (non-urban driving) for the Quattroporte Automatica and the Quattroporte Sport GT S, and a further 3% for the GranTurismo.
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My Audiophile 2496 arrived yesterday, so now I can finally connect my MIDI controller and amplifier to my computer. Sonar 4 is now installed on my system and I just ordered GPO, which should arrive sometime next week. I'm sooo excited...can't wait to get my hands on that nine foot GPO Steinway!! I'm so restless - I'm dying to be using GPO RIGHT NOW!!
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U.S.A. Plant Visits, 1977-1978.
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC.
This government publication provides a partial listing of plant visits available to business groups, especially international visitors. Each listing gives a short description of the industry, the address, visiting hours, person to contact, and a telephone number. The list is arranged alphabetically by state and city. Included is an industry classification index. Instructions for arranging plant visits are provided in the introduction. (MA)
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We Are Ready
In response to America's high school drop-out crisis, ASAS launched its We Are Ready (W.A.R.) initiative to better prepare our middle school students for success in high school and beyond. Our curriculum targets middle schoolers who exhibit signs that they are at risk of dropping-out and helps them answer the questions:
- Why does graduating from high school matter?
- What schools and programs are available as high school options?
- How do I find one that matches my long term goals?
We Are Ready gives students concrete strategies for success in high school and beyond. Through career and college exposure, high school selection & application support, study skill building, counseling and mentoring, We Are Ready provides middle school students with the skills, information, and confidence they need to successfully navigate their transition into high school so they are better prepared to graduate.
This year's participants shared the knowledge they gained from participating in the class, finishing the sentence: "To prepare for high school, college, and career, I will…"
Some of our student responses included:
- study more
- take SAT prep classes
- find afterschool clubs that will help with my major and finding a job
- get good grades
- obtain a good mentor
Passport to Success
Passport to Success is an annual event that is a component of the We Are Ready initiative. Passport to Success is a day-long high school exploration event offered to hundreds of ASAS 6th and 7th graders and their families. Families spend the day learning about their high school options, and set goals for the search and application process.
99% of participants in 2015 felt more prepared to start their high school search as a result of participating in the event.
98% of parents attending in 2015 said they will use information from the event to start a conversation with their child about high school.
Middle school students (and their parents) are overwhelmed with high school options, not to mention navigating the application process and eligibility requirements for each of them. Passport to Success allows both students and their parents to explore high school options in the hopes of being more informed when they go to make their selection in 8th grade. Passport to Success has breakout sessions for students, each session focusing on a specific high school program:
- Selective Enrollment High Schools
- International Baccalaureate programs
- Career & Technical Education programs
- Charter Schools
- STEM High Schools
- Military Academies
Parents are able to attend the different breakout sessions with their students, or on their own. Parents also have the opportunity to attend their own breakout session where Chicago Public Schools' Office of Access and Enrollment walk them through the different online resources parents can use for the high school application process.
The day wraps up with a Town Hall-style Q&A where panelists consisted of staff and students from the various high school programs. Questions are submitted ahead of time and participants have the opportunity to ask questions on the fly.
"I learned that it's better to start planning your future now than waiting until your 8th grade."- Student Participant, 2014
"I can't express just how excellent and useful your event was for me as a parent and for my daughter" – Parent Participant, 2014
CampUS is another component of the We Are Ready initiative.
ASAS provides students with in-depth, week-long, immersion experiences through "CampUs." Students live in the dorms, take classes in lecture halls and eat in college cafeterias. This introduction to college life motivates students to reach their academic and professional goals. The programs have been nothing short of life changing.
Isayas, a Chicago CampUs participant, summed it up best, saying: "After this experience, I know it's going to be impossible NOT to go to college."
100% of CampUs 2015 participants agreed that CampUs helped them understand:
- What to expect in High School
- How to calculate a GPA
- How to be a leader
- The importance of finding a mentor or role model
- The college application process
- The importance of letters of recommendation
Additionally, 100% of 2015 participants would recommend CampUs to their friends!
"CampUs really teaches you how to get ready for high school & college and that it helps you by answering questions you want answered." Sucarla, CampUs 2015.
Spotlight: University of Chicago
In 2015, ASAS Chicago hosted CampUs at the University of Chicago, engaging 30 rising 8th and 9th graders from six of our Partner Schools. Students were paired with high school and college mentors throughout the week. Students participated in Battle of the Apps, ASAS-Chicago's business plan challenge where campers design the next hot digital app and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The last night of CampUS, students get to celebrate their hard work and learning by having a night out on the town. Last year, students watched the Navy Pier fireworks while relaxing on a Wendella Boats' signature boat tour in Lake Michigan.


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KITTANNING, Pa. (AP) — A husband and wife will be incarcerated and, combined, must repay $460,000 to two western Pennsylvania companies they bilked where the woman formerly worked as a secretary.
Thirty-three-year-old Kelly Watterson, who now lives in Altoona, was sentenced Tuesday to spend one to two years in the Armstrong County Jail. Twenty-eight-year-old James Watterson was sentenced to five to 10 years in state prison.
Authorities say Kelly Watterson forged checks worth $460,000 from two Kittanning-area businesses, WGM Gas Co. and Walter Houser Coal Co. She's ordered to repay that amount.
Her husband is jointly responsible for $20,000 of the debt, because he endorsed and cashed checks worth that amount although he was in jail on drug charges during much of the time his wife was stealing.


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Enhancing Tips by Ashley Falls Decorators making Any kind of Room Better
We are innovative kinds by nature as well as love to think of, dream as well as check out, following our intuition. That claimed, there are some rough concepts that lead us to ensure a great outcome every time. They are simply tried as well as true points that function. And these typically aren't methods or abilities that take years to master.
1. Select the paint color last.
I get calls at all times from homeowners that wish to choose a paint shade prior to they move in. I obtain the logic. Why not get here to walls with a fresh coat of paint? Of course you could do it by doing this, however in my opinion it's not excellent.
There are countless paint colors with numerous tints, tones as well as shades. And every one looks different from the home of house, due to the fact that light sources differ, implying exactly what looks excellent in your current residence may not in your new one.
2. Provide your furnishings some breathing space.
Withstand congestion a space. Gracious living implies room to navigate effortlessly. This is really wonderful news if you are dealing with a tight budget plan. You don't should fill a space with great deals of furnishings.
3. Hang art work at the appropriate height.
Galleries as well as museums hang artwork to ensure that the midline (facility) of each item is 57 inches to 60 inches from the flooring. (The typical human eye degree is 57 inches.) As well as you need to do the very same.
In a room like this, where the ceilings rise, there could be a tendency to hang the art higher. Keep in mind: It needs to connect to human scale, not the structure's scale.
4. Know how you can prepare furniture on a carpet.
There are basically 3 means you could prepare furniture on your carpet.
All on: The carpet is large sufficient to place all the furniture legs on top of it. This creates an extra lavish feel. For this, larger is much better. Simply be sure to leave at the very least 12 to 18 inches of flooring surface area on all four sides of the carpet's boundaries.
5. Stand up to the urge to be also theme-y.
For instance, the Cape Cod appearance is a very popular request. You recognize the trademarks: beadboard, a blue as well as white nautical palette, some sailboat paints.
6. Produce a focal point.
There are leading roles as well as supporting actors participants in any kind of production. The very same is true in design. Select your celebrity and also make it the centerpiece to anchor an area. Permit other items to take a second function. Do not ask everything to have a leading role; it will just lead to aesthetic sound.
Your focal point might be a dramatic hood in the kitchen, a mantel and also art piece in the living room or a head board in the room. Whatever it is, pick something that will draw interest.
7. Consider view lines.
Your prime focus needs to be totally free as well as clear from one space to the following, to make sure that it feels like you're being attracted between them. That's why the most effective area for a prime focus is typically straight across from the entryway to the space.
8. Edit your collectibles.
Don't hang on to an item that just doesn't fit. I do not care if your great-aunt Sally offered it to you. If it's not helping you, then find a brand-new residence for it (possibly in a different space).
9. Vary the scale.
What looks good in the store might resemble an elephant in the area when you bring it house. Or it's too small to be of any significance. So always differ scale and proportion.
The huge sunburst mirror framework fills the wall room nicely below, while the sand bucks make an intriguing organizing listed below. They would certainly be much as well trivial separately. 3s and also fives produce even more pleasing setups than even numbers.
10. Add layers of illumination.
In this kitchen seatsing location, the backsplash is lit, the art work is highlighted as well as the cupboard interiors are full of light. One main lighting fixture would not have had nearly the very same remarkable result.
Professionals develop layers of lighting to produce rate of interest, intrigue as well as selection. In a room where everything is lit uniformly, nothing sticks out. Select a focal point as well as perhaps an additional focal point as well as highlight those.
11. Be strong.
Personality is what makes an area excellent. Make your own declaration as well as have fun. The even more you try, the extra you will begin to see what jobs as well as just what does not.
Incorporate unforeseen components for dramatization. The unconventional ottoman seats, library-style bookshelves and also huge chandelier right here are all unforeseen in a conventional living room, however the result has charm.
12. Ignore all principles in favor of creative thinking.
Having some guidelines offers individuals a good starting factor for equipping and also decorating their house, even if several of them typically aren't sensible for a particular area.
Choose something personal that makes you grin as well as, most of all, fits. Extremely created rooms don't truly convert in contemporary life. A cushion collection and an art setup that are apparently slipshod, as shown below, create a dressed-down appearance with a lot of style.
Select your celebrity and make it the focal factor to secure a room. Your focal point needs to be free as well as clear from one space to the following, so that it really feels like you're being drawn in between them. That's why the best spot for a focal factor is usually straight across from the entrance to the space.
If it's not functioning for you, then find a new house for it (perhaps in a different area).
What looks excellent in the store may look like an elephant in the space when you bring it home.


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Hello!!! It has been almost a whole month since I have last written. Things have been quite busy around here!!! This week will be soooooooooo busy!!!!!! We have choir practice three times this week, caroling on one of the nights, discipleship, shopping, practicing the piano, a little of this and a little of that...busy,busy,busy!!! I just found out that my soon to be nephew #2 is actually going to be niece#1. Jess has been very sick with her gall bladder disease so they might take the baby early next month. Keep her and my brother, Jacob and baby in your prayers please, maybe God will do something wonderful in their lives.
I played the piano in front of the church on Sunday! It turned out very well, I messed up but it was so wonderful!!!!Keep me in your prayers as I continue to teach myself how to play. The Lord has been good to me as I have been practicing about 4-5 hours every week. It is slow but surely I will get it-our church needs a piano player desperately!!
Well, I can not think of anything else to update with-so until next time...
love to all!


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Alleluia! Christ is risen! Easter reminds us of God's love and life-changing abundance. During our Easter season, let us rejoice and be glad of it!
This Easter season I invite you to the liberating act of welcoming God and God's ongoing work into your life. I invite you to make a gift to support the Diocese of Newark's Alleluia Fund for Outreach. Your gift, along with the gifts of others, is vitally important to the ministries of many throughout the Diocese. Your gift will help actualize God's transforming work in our communities.
In the spirit of Alleluia,
The Rt. Rev. Mark M. Beckwith
Bishop of Newark
Past Grant Recipients
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From one girl to another, may your mascara be black and your blush be glowing ♥
Hello gorgeous!
This is my blog, and I want to personally thank you for taking the time to read about my (and, probably yours!) passion: beauty.
There are certain days that I feel and look… uh… not so awesome. And there are some days I feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. The goal here is to maximize the days I want to strut my stuff. Yes, you are naturally beautiful, but my favorite products and techniques and clothing brands are MADE to add to that natural beauty. I'm sure you agree, anything to help us feel more beautiful. And in some cases make that special someone notice you. Maybe make your special day just that much more special.
This site is written by a real girl, with a real life, with realistic goals. My writing is straight forward. My writing comes from personal experience and bare naked truths.
Many women ask me about my beauty routine or my clothes and, so, here is my obligation to all your beautiful women out there: this site.
I split time between the two coasts of America, between D.C. and San Francisco, and traveling the world in between. I attended medical school and have a medical background, which is why I promote a healthy lifestyle, and favor natural products. Most of my posts will give you insight on the benefits to your health if applicable.
Like I said, this is my true passion. I am happy to contact you if you have any questions over and above my posts. Please let me know if there are any products you wish me to try for you! Chances are, I probably already tried it 😉
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When In Doubt, Get Lined Up
Sometimes when we have a big decision to make we approach it like a muggle instead of bringing our creative powers to bear.
Like when we wonder to quit this job or stick it out. We might weigh the pros and cons of giving up the time invested in the company to take a gamble on something new.
Or when we lose sleep debating whether to give the relationship a second chance or cut loose now. We try to figure out whether we can make it work with this partner or whether there's someone easier to enjoy.
Or when we can't decide whether to have the surgery or try to resolve the health issue without medical intervention.
It's easy (and all too common) to get caught up in thinking there's a right and wrong choice that we need to suss out in order to ensure our happiness. Even among savvy creators.
But that's a muggle way of thinking that comes from ignoring the vibrational nature of our world.
Conscious creators know it isn't about choosing the best action – it's about finding a better vibration.
Muggles think it's the action that determines the outcome. We know it's the energy behind the action.
Abraham reminds us that it doesn't matter what we do; it only matters how we feel.
Which means that when we have a big decision to make and aren't sure which way to go, the first thing to "do" is find the feeling first.
Specifically, find the feeling of what we want first.
What does success feel like? Try that on for size.
Or remind yourself how happiness feels. How does satisfaction and well-being go again? Conjure it up vibrationally and then you'll be well-positioned to make a successful choice.
Because here's the deal …
If you're making a decision from dissatisfaction, your choice is likely going to bring more of the same.
So if you're in an unhappy marriage and wondering whether a new partner is the way to go, you don't actually know the answer until you know the vibration of what you want.
If you're in an exhausting line of work that makes you fantasize about an easier livelihood, you can't tell whether you'll find relief somewhere else until you adopt the feeling or relief first.
If you're hating what's happening with your body, and contemplating a new diet or training routine – you won't make your best decision from that place of dissatisfaction. You'll make better choices for yourself when you find the vibration of satisfaction first.
And yes, sometimes doing anything different is what breaks the evil spell by giving us a reason to believe something different could happen.
Sometimes that works.
But savvy creators know that our best path to happily ever after becomes crystal clear obvious to us when we get happy first. Just practice a little alignment before you weigh your options.
So before you toss a coin or lose any more sleep wondering about the right thing to do, practice feeling your success first and then see how different paths feel. Once you get lined up, the best choices reveal themselves like a red carpet rolled out taking us straight to dreams come true.


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If you've been following our magazine this year, you've likely seen the inspiring new Expressive Painting column from mixed-media artist and professional painter Annie O'Brien Gonzales. So far this year, she's shared innovative ideas for creating expressive photo-inspired collages, acrylic paintings, and more. In this tutorial from our May/June 2017 issue, Annie walks you step-by-step through creating an oil and cold wax painting. Follow Annie's instructions below to try out this technique!
Oil and Cold Wax Painting by Annie O'Brien Gonzales
If you have never tried oil painting or have felt unsuccessful with previous attempts, I suggest you give cold wax painting a try. Cold wax is comprised of beeswax, resin, and solvent and, unlike encaustic, it requires no special setup. For cold wax painting, cold wax is mixed with oil paint at room temperature. In addition, cold wax and oil paint remain workable for quite some time and can be layered with other media. Working with the wax mixture is a unique tactile experience unlike any other.
- Paper palette or parchment paper
- Tablespoon
- Cold wax medium (I use Gamblin or Dorland's.)
- Oil paint, professional grade (I used Gamblin Artist's Oil Colors in Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Transparent Orange, Cadmium Red Deep, Quinacridone Magenta, and Titanium White.)
- Palettte knife
- Brayer, key card, or bowl scraper
- Painting surface, rigid (I used an 11″ x 14″ Ampersand™ Gessobord™.)
- TIP: Because the wax mixture can crack if applied to a flexible surface, such as canvas, always work on a rigid surface.
- Stencils and stamps, a variety
- Texture items: fabric, thin collage papers, plastic fruit bags, etc. (I also used Mexican papel picado flags and tissue paper cutouts.)
- Mark-making/scraping tools: Catalyst™ tools, old paintbrushes, chopsticks, etc.
- Powdered pigments (I used Jacquard. Pearl Ex in Aztec Gold, Sunset Gold, and Flamingo Pink.)
- Soft cloth
- Optional:
- Disposable gloves
- Oil pastels (I used Sennelier brand.)
- Gamsol™ odorless solvent
1. Tape a paper palette to your work surface, and scoop a couple of tablespoons of cold wax onto the palette.
2. Beginning with a dark color, squeeze a small amount of oil paint onto the palette. I used Alizarin Crimson. Add an equal amount of cold wax to the paint, and mix them together with the palette knife. The mixture will look and feel like frosting. Mixtures with greater ratios of cold wax to paint will create more texture and translucency.
NOTE: Experiment with colors and transparencies, varying the ratio of wax to paint.
3. Using a brayer, bowl scraper, or key card, spread the paint/cold wax mixture thinly onto the panel. (FIGURE 1)
4. Continue to mix different colors of paint with wax, and, using a brayer, add the mixtures to the panel in thin layers. (FIGURE 2) Work directly over damp paint, or allow the layers to dry a bit before adding another. Experiment. Drying time varies, depending on the climate you're working in. I added analogous colors.
TIP: Alternate layers of transparent color with opaque mixtures. Scratching into the layers will yield color surprises.
NOTE: Adding Titanium White to any oil color will make it more opaque.
5. Add texture and pattern, using stencils and stamps. (FIGURE 3)
6. Add more texture between the layers as desired with a variety of materials, such as fabric, plastic fruit bags, etc. Lay the items on the surface, and use a brayer to impress the items into the wax, or apply a thin paint/wax mixture over them. I used some commercial stencils, a piece of a placemat, and plastic netting. (FIGURE 4)
7. Add marks with sticks, pencils, and more to create even more texture. (FIGURE 5)
TIP: Once several layers have been added, experiment with scraping through the paint or even dripping odorless solvent and removing some paint to reveal underlying colors.
8. Sprinkle some powdered pigments onto several areas of the painting. Spread the powder around for a pop of shine. I used gold and pink. (FIGURE 6) A little goes a long way, so start with a small amount.
9. Add a thin layer of clear wax over the powdered pigments to help them adhere to the painting and add translucency.
10. Add some thin papers. (FIGURE 7) Anything goes, and anything can be covered with more paint/wax mixture.
11. Keep layering elements: thin oil/wax mixtures, transparent and opaque paint colors, collage, powdered pigments, and mark making, until you have 10–12 layers, or more.
TIP: Use oil pastels for additional mark making.
12. Allow the piece to dry for several days, and then buff it with a soft cloth. There is no need to add varnish; the wax acts as a sealant.
Annie O'Brien Gonzales is a professional painter, teacher, and author from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her work is represented by galleries across the U.S., appears in juried exhibitions, and is collected internationally. She is the author of Bold Expressive Painting: Painting Techniques For Still Lifes, Florals, and Landscapes from North Light Books, and has three videos on expressive painting. Her next book on expressive painting for beginners is due out in Fall 2017 from North Light Books.
Visit Annie's website at annieobriengonzales.com


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It`s open season on the Montreal Expos again.
The Legislature on Thursday rejected Hollywood`s bid for state money to build a spring training home for the Montreal Expos. But Hollywood city officials vowed to find other sources for the $15 million to $17 million needed to build the training complex.
City Attorney Alan Koslow said Hollywood will try to tap international investors, developers, even neighboring cities for the money.
``We are back where we started originally,`` Koslow said. ``We haven`t given up on the state yet, but if we don`t get that money we definitely have other avenues of creative financing that we will seek.``
But Hollywood had better hurry. West Palm Beach officials are offering to build a stadium for the Expos, too.
``The Expos say that a stadium of their own is what it would take to keep them here,`` West Palm Beach Mayor Nancy Graham said. ``I said, `Let`s talk about it and explore it with the county.` The amount is substantial, but we want to explore it because we want to keep the Expos here.``
The Expos share West Palm Beach`s Municipal Stadium with the Atlanta Braves. Expos Vice President Bill Stoneman this week said the team would leave West Palm Beach when its lease expires in 1995 because it needs more space.
Hollywood has been aggresively courting the Expos since last summer. In the past few weeks, West Palm Beach officials have starting talking seriously about trying to keep the team.
Stoneman said the team does not mind the tug of war between the two cities.
``Right now, we`re the ball that everybody is throwing back and forth and everybody wants to keep,`` Stoneman said. ``You know, it`s really awfully nice to be wanted like this.``
The latest example of feeling wanted came this week in the Legislature. Hollywood tried to change state law and tap tax money to help build a stadium. But the law does not allow the money to be used to lure another Florida-based team -- and legislators from Palm Beach County successfully blocked the change in state law proposed by Hollywood.


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Dear D'Abby,
When will the halcyon days come? When will I have suffered enough? It doesn't have to be running through a field of flowers (though it could be), but when will the pain be over? When will I be happy again?
Dr. V says I must grieve. Just like that: "Grieve, boy!" I'm not a dog. I can't cry on demand. Tears escape but that's not crying. And I don't control them. They come when they please. I don't even know where they come from; the well is capped and I can't open it.
I just want the halcyon days. That's all. It's not such a lot. I've already hurt so much. Why must I hurt more? It's too much. Much too much. Can't You just make it stop?
You always do this to me. I follow You thinking You're healing me, that I'll finally be happy — like You promised — but there's always more work and I'm just so tired. Why is it so hard? When will it be enough?
I need a shower. And some dinner.
I'm just being silly aren't I? Just pouting. Hunger makes me so cranky.
So what do You want me to do? Be honest, right? That's what I promised to do when I went back into therapy.
Okay. I don't know how to grieve. I don't even want to grieve. D'Abby, I'm not even sure I know what grieve means. So if that's what You want, You'll have to make it happen. You've got carte blanche to take me through the fire and I'll try not to complain too much. Actually, I'll probably complain a lot so just ignore the noise.
(I'll regret this.)


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