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text: Lexivn 8 Posted June 26, 2014 Well Guys I'm so excited to say that we've made it to the 4th week of Season 1. It's not like its a lot but I'm still excited that this league is doing good. So Once again we will be using Challonge for our brackets. Lets also see this week if either one of last weeks winners:Josh Gajewski and Will Meyer can get a win this week. Last week the vent was so smooth and we didn't have any problems. So lets shoot for another great event. Rules:Aim chat will open at 7:05est Event starts at 7:15est or 7:10est depending on if we get all the people in quick. Sign Ups: 1.Jeremiah Price/Monster Energy 2.Iron Outlaw 3.Bob Jones/Crusader 4.zach Nicholas/iron man 5.will Meyer/scooby doo 6.Dylan Bernier/Doomsday 7.Seth Holloway/Thor 8.Special Driver/Outlaw 9.Yovany Rayos/Spike 10.Aaron Cruickshank/Blue Thunder 11.Josh Gajewski/Max D 12.Alan Echevarria/Titan 13. 14. 15. 16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Worked all day, skated, needed a beer, it's Canada Day so the Beer Store was closed. Went by myself to the bar/cafe a few doors down from me. They have amazing americano, but I'd never checked out the bar scene there. I walked out my door, heard Joy Division playing from there and thought this is going to be dope. They were having a Pride Week fundraiser tonite it turns out. I think I was the only guy there amidst a crowd of lesbians. Some very attractive lesbians. I wasn't sure what to do and drank my beer super fast and left. I was worried I would look like a pervert. Maybe someone can give me advice on the next time this sort of thing happens.
Fuck how did I not think of buying online as an option?
Stoked but not stoked but stoked. Classic stoked but not stoked yet stoked. Long story, read if you must, skip if you dare. Ha.Went to a Ty Segall show in San Francisco tonight. Shit got pretty rowdy fast. Lots of ''moshing,'' not really my thing, I was just so wasted and rocking out, having a good time, not trying to rough anyone up or bang anyone b/c i have a girlfriend and so on....Notice this little man, Platonic Ideal of the Napoleon Complex, got out of the ''mosh pit'' and was apparently trying to hit on these girls by ''moshing'' them super hard, tough to explain but if you've seen it before maybe you know. So, what the hell, I grab his beanie off his head (that he's wearing indoors, even though it's jam-packed and sweaty in there), he turns around looking for the culprit, sees it's me, does this pussy shove/punch thing, so I throw his cap really far into the crowd, and before I know it, he's clocked my in the jaw, obviously as hard as he could, everyone standing there stunned. So I realize this is my moment to do something I always wanted to do (no, not punch a little guy in his face). Yeah, it's cheesy, it's downright goofy, but I was like, ''Punch me. Punch me in the fucking face. Because that didn't do anything. So go ahead and try again.'' So he took the free shot. It diddnt' do shit, but it must have looked gnarly because everyone near me was pretty freaked out. I should explain that, while not being overly talky and pushy about it, I'm not to into fighting etc., and can't imagine too many situations where I'd want to deck someone, but I often wondered if I could take a punch myself. I would think any man should be able to break a nose/give a black eye/dislodge some teeth with two free shots to the face, but this fella didn't and I'm feeling pretty fucking fine, which i think is a much funnier revenge than ''tracking him down'' or some shit. Although, I had a black eye once and it looked pretty cool, but I guess Napoleon wasn't up to it.Best part for me: After a bunch of people pushed him to leave, someone saw he came back and was up front, but he was holding his beanie, clutching it real close to his chest, as if to say, ''No more beanie-related arguments tonight, I almost killed a man over my hat already...''
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so im walking back to work on my lunch break and i hear someone honking there horn and think nothing of it, a couple seconds later i notice its a car full of very attractive girls honking and waving at me as they drive by. the driver was soooooooo fine that the way she waved at me was sexy. pretty stoked on that confidence booster since ive been feeling pretty lousy and havent gotten with a girl in a bit, not stoked on the fact ill probably never encounter her again and it frustrated me at work thinking about it. still relatively stoked on it though
I keep having this "small world" experience that is currently racking my brain. About 3 weeks ago, at around 1 in the morning, my sister asks me to go to the store for her and get ice cream. Normally I'd tell her to fuck off and go get it herself, but something made me oblige. I head out to the Hess up the street, and when I arrive, the only other person there was this absolutely beautiful girl. Looked to be about roughly my age, a little shorter than me (which is hard to come by, because I stand at a towering 5'5"), black hair, nose pierced, and covered in tattoos. I mean full out, she's got a super intricate chestpiece and everything. Her beautiful blue eyes stared straight into my soul, until we parted ways. Of course, being the pussy I am, I couldn't get a word out. I went back to my truck and watched her drive off, thinking I'd never see this beautiful tattooed girl again.About an hour ago, I get a call from my buddy, telling me he's stranded a couple towns over and needs a ride home from a party. It's pretty late and I have shit to do early tomorrow, but he also has a job interview in the morning and I don't want him to fuck it up and miss it, so I agree to come get him. Before I get to my buddy, I again stop at Hess and pull up to the pump. I get out of my truck, and what do I see in front of me but the same girl's truck I saw a few weeks back. It felt like my heart fell into my stomach, I couldn't even believe that again, at the most obscure hour, this girl is back in my sights. I head in to pay for my gas, and there she is, right in front of me. She turns around briefly, then shoots back for a double take at me with a glance that literally froze me in my tracks. Staring at me for about 5 seconds with the brightest blue eyes I've ever seen, all I could muster up was a smirk. She payed for whatever she bought, and left. I fumbled with my wallet when I got to the counter to pay for my gas and proceeded out to the pump. I walk past her truck and see she's with a friend. They mumble something I couldn't hear, and pull off before I recollect my brain in order to say anything.So, in short, I keep running into the same stunning, tattooed girl at the strangest hours of the night when it's just the old Indian man at the counter, her, and myself. Hopefully I didn't blow it by choking on my own thoughts and she'll turn up again so I can finally cough out a coherent sentence.
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So I was at the lake earlier, beautiful hot day, lots of people.. I was just floating on my back, a good distance from the crowd.. when I thought "How sweet would it be to turn this into a skinny dip?"Let me tell you guys one thing... putting a bathing suit back on while treading water is fucking hard. Can't remember the last time I felt fear like that. "Drown or have 100+ people see my shriveled Johnson"... by the grace of god I managed to get both legs in and swim back. WHEW.


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It's confirmed. Jennifer Lawrence has been cast as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games. Hitler has won. The Aryan super race are taking over. A little dramatic? Not when casting directors choose a blonde, buxom, pale-skinned actress to play a character blatantly described as someone with olive skin and dark features. It seems The Hob's article on whitewashing the role of Katniss was right on the money. Look, don't get me wrong, I think Lawrence is one of the most talented actors of my generation — her performance in Winter's Bone was incredible and she carried Lori Petty's The Poker House. But she's not Katniss. Or maybe I'm just being an obsessive fan? Meh, I just think Emma Roberts or Jodelle Ferland would have been better choices.
I first picked up the news over at Screen Rant and with this latest development, I think it's safe to say the filmmakers will be going with older-looking actors for Peeta and Gale — given Lawrence is 20 already and the film's a whole year off from release. Which means the smart money would be on Alex Pettyfer and Thomas McDonell for Peeta and Gale respectively. The only casting I'm interested in now is Prim and Haymitch *grumble grumble*.
With my last few Hunger Games posts I've included some of the rad fan art I've found online, and this is definitely another gem courtesy of the talented Elontirien over at Deviant Art. It's Katniss and Rue in the arena sharing the Gosling. High five.


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text: I have a project coming up soon where we will be pulling 120' of 30" diameter pipe into the ground. Those of you who may be familiar with directional drilling know that you cant really get a pull head this big to attach to the pipe for the drill to pull. I have made custom pull heads before but for some reason the boss wants to bend the end of the pipe we are pulling into a point and attach a pulling eye on this one. I have no idea how to do the math and measurements on a round pipe to bend it into a point using four sides, or whatever number of sides necessary to make a point. I have seen in electrical forums where they spread the end of a conduit a bit, cut a wedge out, then bend it in on itself to form an almost perfect point. But I cant do that with a 30" diameter pipe, obviously. The bends have to allow me to close the end of the pipe completely after welding so that no drill mud can enter the end of the pipe. So just cutting for slits and bending is not an option since the corners at the bend will open up like tear drops and it will take five thousand rods to fill the holes. I have some ideas in my head but I have no idea how to do the math to make it work. Has anyone ever had to do a bend like this? I'm assuming the math on a 1" pipe is the same for a 1,000,000" pipe so whatever you got, I can use it. Thanks!


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Clarke's IPL participation to be decided by medicos
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke hoped that his chronic back pain would not keep him out of the Ashes but his participation in next month's Indian Premier League (IPL) will be decided on the basis of advice from medical experts.
Clarke returned here Sunday morning after back pain ruled him out of the fourth Test. It was the first time in his 92-Test career spanning over eight years that an injury forced him out of a game.
"It (participation in the Delhi Test) was taken out of my hands once I was unavailable for selection," Clarke was quoted as saying by Australian media after his arrival here at the Sydney Airport.
"The medical staff from Cricket Australia wanted to get me home ASAP to have scans and try and get me as fit again as soon as possible as well. So it was a bit of 'do as you're told', when it came to flying out," said Clarke
Clarke is set to lead Pune Warriors in the six-week IPL that starts April 3, before heading to England for the Champions Trophy in June and Ashes series.
"I think I'll need to wait on the results, listen to the experts and then make a plan from there. But from my point of view, I'm always pretty positive, so I think it's very unlikely I'll miss the Champions Trophy and the Ashes," he said.
Clarke said that Shane Watson was doing a good job in the Delhi Test.
"He's a wonderful leader there's no doubt about that. He's done it in one-day cricket now for a while and I know he's really enjoying this opportunity," he said.
Clarke said team morale was high after the 'homework affair' that saw Watson, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Johnson and James Pattinson being suspended for the third Test over a breach of discipline.
"It certainly gave all of us a kick up the backside. It made us realise how important what we thought were the little things, are. I think the team has responded very well.
"The players that were left out have come back really well and it's good to see some of those guys have had opportunities in this Test and are grabbing it with both hands," he said.


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What project did you work on this past winter?
The movie is called Pepper. It was a super fun project with a lot of close friends that turned out so good. If interested, check it out on iTunes!
What signature items have you been working on with your sponsors and who are your sponsors?
I have a handful of great brands that I have worked with for a long time: Billabong, Monster, Salomon, Anon, Arcade, Crab Grab, Cobra Dogs, Magical GoGo, Milosport, and Brighton. I get to work with Billabong on a signature line of product from high-end outerwear down to street wear. It turned out great this year! It's the Bode Merrill collection on www.billabong.com. I have a board with Salomon called the Ultimate Ride. It's the best board I've ever ridden! It just won the Black Board experiment with Scotty James on www.snowboarder.com. Anon let me design a pair of goggles for the last few years too. They are sick! It comes with the craziest magnetic lens technology and magnetic facemask integration. It's super high tech and works incredible. Also, I have a pair of Leather mitts called the "Man Hands" from Crab Grab.
Many people refer to you as the best snowboarder in the world right now, would you agree?
That's very flattering and I'm honored if people really think that but definitely not… I have worked really hard and I have a great resilience for taking a beating, so I try things a million times until I either get a shot or I get hurt… but as far as talent and style go, I'd say I'm far from the best.
Who are your favorite snowboarders and why?
That's a hard question! I mean, I have favorites of all time, favorites of recent years, favorite up-and-coming kids, favorite washed-up old guys like yourself… Haha, just kidding, you're not that old yet. Nils is my favorite young powder buck right now. The Forum 8 had the most influence on me as a child and will always be my favorites. Danny D is my favorite pipe rider. Everything Louif does on a snowboard is god like. But my favorites usually are just my friends that I ride with most of the time. Real-life inspiration goes further than anything.
Tell us about the events that you throw and why it's important for you to put on contests that are more about fun?
I just wanted to start an event so my friends could all ride a mini pipe together and have a good time. Over the years it's snowballed into a legit series with multiple events and we get a lot of play out of them. There's the Mini Pipe Invitational at High Cascade in the summer and the Quarter Pipe Classic at Brighton in the spring. They are still super fun and gratifying to host!
You are kind of a one-foot god, do you think to one-up yourself you will start doing tricks with no feet strapped in?
Probably not… Maybe a couple, I don't know. I'm trying to stay strapped in more these days.
Where do you see snowboarding going in the next ten years?
Hopefully it starts growing again! The industry is hurting even though more and more people are snowboarding. Hopefully less corks and more style. Hopefully more inspiring snowboard films!
What is your plan for the upcoming season?
It's still in the works, not 100% sure yet.
Where can people find out more about Bode?
You have an uncanny ability to remember movie quotes and song lyrics, does this skill help you in your snowboarding at all?
It helps me laugh at myself. Maybe that teaches me humility and that could transfer to looking stupid on my snowboard most of the time?
How many corks are too much?
We have already reached that point. If you have to rewind to count the numbers of rotations it's probably too much.
How do you feel about the Olympics in snowboarding?
I'm indifferent. I don't like how it portrays snowboarding and snowboarders. I like that it helps put money into the sport, which is currently struggling. So there is good and bad about it.


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About 2,000 IML fans cheered the results announced by Lenny Broberg at The Auditorium in Chicago, IL on Sunday night, May 28 as IML Executive Producer and founder Chuck Renslow was not able to attend and thus not be able to announce the winners as he has done in each of IML's previous 38 years Joe Cervantes, a member of Chuck's family, delivered Chuck's opening address.
Emcees Lenny Broberg and Thib Guicherd-Callin got the show started exactly on time and in ended at 9 PM as planned.
The Auditorium is across the street from the Congress Plaza Hotel so the bus-schlep was not needed.
Opening Ceremonies were on Thursday night in the Florentine Room at the Congress. Contestants drew their numbers and were seen as an entire group for the first time during the weekend. Bootblacks drew their order of appearance first.
IML 2017 had 63 contestants from 24 states and 10 other countries and three IMBB contestants.
2017 was the 25th Anniversary of the International Mr. Bootblack contest. A video screen displayed a retrospective of highlights of the title founded by Harry Shattuck.
The Top 20 Finalists, in numerical order and not by their placement were:
International Mr. Leather 2017
Ralph Bruneau, Mr. GNI Leather
First Runner-up
Geoff Millard, Mr. San Francisco Leather 2017
Second Runner-up
Joe King, Mr. Leather Europe
Mr. Michigan Leather 2017 Kenn Kennedy
Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2017 Jeff Wilcox
Mr. Midwest Leather 2016 Daddy Jeff Henken
Mr. CMEN Leather 2016 Esteban Bartholo
Mr. Twin Cities Leather 2017 Ryan Coit
Mr. Leather64TEN 2017 Tj Howard
Mr. Louisiana Leather 2017 Ross Ransom
Mr. Leather Ireland 2016 Cathal Mulvany
John Brittain, Mr. Classic Leather
Mr. Leather Belgium 2016 Georges "The Mountain" Peeters
Leatherman of Color 2017 Kai Anderson
Mr. Wisconsin Leather 2017 Chad 'Pup Chomper' Schuld
Mr. XXX Leather Amsterdam 2015 Nick Dawson
Mr. Maryland Leather 2017 Peter Pup Orpheus
Mr. Philadelphia Leather 2016 Rudy Flesher
Mr. Leatherman Toronto 2017 Randy Boyd
Mr. Leather Brasil 2017 Luiz Krasner
Mr. GNI Leather 2016 Ralph Bruneau, IML 2017 to-be, during the Pecs and Personality category.
Ralph Bruneau's speech focused on shame, and Conversion Therapy and the extremely negative effect it has on the young. " I have no shame....We are all born perfect."
https://www.facebook.com/ralph.bruneau.7 The link to his speech is broken. Go to his Facebook page and scroll way down to find his speech. A pain, yes, but worth the effort. When we get a working link we wil ledit it into the article.Ralph Bruneau represented Gay Naturists International, the largest naturist organization in the world, as Mr. GNI Leather. He is a member of Avatar Club los angeles and the Southern California Bondage Club. Dr. Bruneau has a sex-positive, kink-positive practice in LA. Nationally recognized for his contributions to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy in California, he has taught and lectured about intimacy and sexual expression for over two decades. He is actively involved in the campaign to end Conversion Therapy and, as a titleholder, has raised over $5,000 for #BornPerfect. He flags black, grey and houndstooth on the left.
Mr. GNI Leather dates back to 2000 when Michael Lazor of Clearwater, FL became the first titleholder for that organization. History of Mr. GNI Leather at http://gaynaturists.org/leather/ including the answer to, "how can a nudist win a Leather contest?"
Mr. Long Beach Leather 2016 Ali Mushtag drew a lot of attention as he is the first Pakistani to compete at International Mr. Leather. The New York Times' Eric Piepenburg held an interview with him.
See https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/05/31/style/ali-mushtaq-international-mr-leather-fetish-gay.html
This year's International Mr. Leather judges were International Mr. Leather 2016 David Bailey, Nick Elliott, Lance Holman, Aaron Matthew Laxton, Tina MacKay, Patty Patty, Matt Wolf, Phillip "Boymeat" Wolf and Esa Yykooän.
The 25th Annual International Mr. Bootblack contest had its three contestants shining boots on the second level of the Congress. The contest also had segments that were judged by a panel which included International Mr. Bootblack 2016 Erick Joseph, David Hawks and International Ms Bootblack 2017 Elisa. Spitshine: The Bootblack Party on Friday night was a gathering for all bootblacks around the world to meet.
See video footage from IML 1982 - 1989 supplied by the Leather Archives & Museum IML at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uxowggoxgI&feature=youtu.be
Big news for the Leather Archives & Museum was that Rick Storer resigned his Executive Director position and it was announced at the LA&M Brunch on Saturday that Christina Court would be the Interim Executive Director. Rick's resignation was announced a week earlier. He will still be in Chicago and his partner, Jeff, will continue to work at the Leather Archives. The Centaur Motorcycle Club presented a $40,000 check to the Leather Archives is in the middle of its 25th Anniversary and there was a documentary Short shown in the Florentine Room at the Congress. There was a huge silent auction to benefit the Archives on Friday night.
The LA&M released this video of Rick Storer's farewell address. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIoUBTPxCxs
The huge San Francisco Party packed the Florentine Room on Friday night. Earlier, the Chicago Rubbermen and Mr. International Rubber meet and greet was a hit on the second floor outside the vendor rooms.
On the North Side of Chicago, Touche' Leather64TEN, the Jackhammer and the Leather Archives and Museum were busy. Dave Boyer of Touche' had buses riding to and from the Congress Plaza Hotel on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights as well as all day Monday for their big Memorial Day party. Leather64TEN was full of shoppers from beginning to end of IML Weekend.
Off Leash, the puppy mosh pit in the Buckingham Room at the Congress had about 150 pups, handlers and friends fill the room to capacity. Puppy visibility grows by leaps and bounds each recent year and there were plenty of puppy opportunities including Puppy Yoga and A Good Pup in a Crazy World panel discussion with International Puppy 2016 Pup Rex and moderated by Pup Rococo.
The Titans of the Midwest is in its fifth year and headed up classes and workshops under their Kink U banner.
The Chicago Hellfire Club's cocktail party on Saturday afternoon easily passed the 100 attendance mark. The club had play parties on several days at their club house. Chicago Hellfire Club colors and members were visible all weekend as many were staff, volunteers, presenters, vendors and just about everything that was International Mr. Leather.
Since it was hard to get Mama's Family in one place at the same time, two Family photo shoots were held with one on Saturday afternoon and the other with more International Mr. Leather contestants and staff on Sunday afternoon.
Most of the vendors with whom The Leather Journal visited reported strong sales.
See the list of IML 2017 contestants at https://www.theleatherjournal.com/news/international-news/item/1942-iml-and-imbb-2017-contestant-bios-and-photos We now have all 63 IML and IMBB 2017 contestants' photos.
International Mr. Leather 2018 will return to the Congress Plaza Hotel and the IML IMBB contest will be at The Auditorium as per The Leather Journal's discussion with International Mr. Leather Executive Director Joey McDonald. For more information go to http://www.imrl.com
The winners: IML 2017 second runner-up Joe King, International Mr. Bootblack Ryan "Pawlish" Garner-Carpenter, International Mr. Leather Ralph Bruneau and first runner-up Geoff Millard.
Emcees Thib Guicherd-Callin and Lenny Broberg were superb.
The International Mr. Leather Executive Staff were introduced during the Thursday, May 25 Opening Ceremonies.
International Mr. Leather Contestant Coordinator Jeff Tucker.
The International Mr. Bootblack 2017 contest was judged by David Hawks, International Ms Bootblack 2017 Elisa and International Mr. Bootblack 2016 Erick Joseph.
The Centaur Motorcycle Club of Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend fame, presented a $40,000 check to the Leather Archives & Museum.
Christina Court was named Interim Executive Director of the Leather Archives & Museum by stepping-aside Executive Director Rick Storer.
Off Leash: The Pup and Handler Romp attracted about 150 pups, handlers and fans on Saturday afternoon.


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Cops Get an Extra Set of Eyes
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Cops Get an Extra Set of Eyes
Annette Neblett
University of Phoenix
Managing Criminal Justice Personnel
Michael Kanaby
September 15, 2011
Cops Get an Extra Set of Eyes
The value of law enforcement officers getting an extra set of eyes is very helpful to everyone involved in the criminal justice system. Having these systems help police officers analyze, clarify, and magnify videotaping of crime scenes. It helps the police to capture criminals faster. Having videotaping cameras in places also helps the police to process the information quicken, get more in-depth details of suspects involved in the crime. Without these cameras, police would have to spend a large amount of time piecing together images from several different cameras. This extra eye (camera) is very valuable to law enforcement agencies nationwide,
The ethical implication of these cameras is the one may alter the actual tape of the crime scene. By doing this could cause problems for the law enforcement agencies that may need the evidence to convict a criminal. ???The cameras may be tampered with by someone in the business establishment, which could mean that they help the burglar commit the crime. Some employees may believe that his or her privacy is being violated; they may become offended and have some trust issues with the employer. Some may even believe that the employer installed the cameras to spy on them. Most people know that many establishments have cameras in their facilities to prevent crime. Therefore they should not create a problem but sometimes they do.
Shared visions of the future of the extra eye (video surveillance cameras) law enforcement officers would be able to reduce man hours, simplify video management storage, search, extraction, and archival for law enforcement agencies. ???With the installation of these cameras in police cars the can protect the officers from false claims, department frauds, reinforce professional conduct and officer accountability. These cameras would also help to corroborate stories, document sequence of events, and create indisputable and court-admissible evidence??? (Griffith & Scoville, 2009, p. 1).
The surveillance cameras would also create a direct communication with law enforcement officer, because the information would be transferred directly to police headquarters and the officer could be notified if there was anything else happening at the scene of the crime.
The communication of these cameras would be a valuable asset to all law enforcement agencies nationwide. They would be able to share the communication to other law enforcement agencies. Therefore the future use of surveillance camera will enhance all law enforcement agencies.
Brahim, P. (2009). The Ethical Issues of Video Surveillance. Retrieved from http://www.articlebase.com/technology-article/the-ethical-issues-of-video-surveillance-1074667.html
Griffith, D., & Scoville, D. (2009). Digital Eyes. Retrieved from http://policemag.com/Channel/TechnologyArticles/2009/07/Digital-Eyes.aspx


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Day 3 embryo metabolomics in the spent culture media is altered in obese women undergoing in vitro fertilization
Posted by Steven Palter, MD on Monday, June 1, 2015 · 3 Comments
We discuss how the global metabolomic profile of the spent culture media from day-3 embryos is different when obese and normoweight women are compared.
José Bellver, M.D., María J. De los Santos, Ph.D., Pilar Alamá, M.D., Damià Castelló, Ph.D., Laura Privitera, M.D., Daniela Galliano, M.D., Elena Labarta, M.D., Carmen Vidal, M.D., Antonio Pellicer, M.D., Francisco Domínguez, Ph.D.
Volume 103, Issue 6, Pages 1407-1415
To determine whether the global metabolomic profile of the spent culture media (SCM) of day-3 embryos is different in obese and normoweight women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Prospective cohort analysis.
IVF clinic.
Twenty-eight young, nonsmoking women with normoweight, nonsmoking male partners with mild/normal sperm factors undergoing a first IVF attempt for idiopathic infertility, tubal factor infertility, or failed ovulation induction: obese ovulatory women (n = 12); obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS; n = 4); normoweight ovulatory women (n = 12).
Fifty μl of SCM collected from two day-3 embryos of each cohort.
Main Outcome Measure(s):
Metabolomic profiling via ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry of SCM from a total of 56 embryos.
The untargeted metabolomic profile was different in obese and normoweight women. Partial least squares discriminant analysis resulted in a clear separation of samples when a total of 551 differential metabolites were considered. A prediction model was generated using the most consistent metabolites. Most of the metabolites identified were saturated fatty acids, which were detected in lower concentrations in the SCM of embryos from obese women. The metabolomic profile was similar in obese women with or without PCOS.
The metabolomic profile in the SCM of day-3 embryos is different in normoweight and obese women. Saturated fatty acids seem to be reduced when embryos from obese patients are present.
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Category: Uncategorized · Tags: day 3 embryos, Female obesity, metabolomics, saturated fatty acids, spent culture media
As this study demonstrates, metabolomics are likely to play a major role in embryo assessment in the future. They may also assist with our understanding of the pathophysiology of reproduction. The finding of decreased saturated fatty acids in the metabolomics profile of obese patients is intriguing. Do the authors think this may be the earliest evidence of the Barker hypothesis?
Jose Bellver
We think it could be another evidence of the Barker hypothesis. It is well known that the offspring of obese women presents an increased risk of several metabolic diseases (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome…) and of other non-metabolic conditions (autisim, cancer, osteoporosis…) according to recent epidemilogical studies. Therefore, some alterations occurring at the level of the embryo and during the fetal growth may be determining factors for the future health of the baby. Lipid abnormal metabolism at the initial stages of embryo development may impact on this.
Thank you for your reply- I am looking forward to future research on this topic, and in the area of metabolomics.


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"Oh! They're just Scuba divers"
Movies and documentaries depict them all the time. Either it's a hero trying to sneak into an enemy's yacht (James Bond et al.) Or researchers trying to study aquatic life (Deep blue sea; Nat Geo). We often see these men and women wearing funny costumes. Spandex body suits with fin-like feet. And the most intriguing part; A tank is hitched to their back with flexible pipes sticking out all over to the nose and mouth. They dive inside water and are able to move underwater for minutes. After some time you begin to notice bubbles at the surface. Many times, we flippantly say: "They're scuba divers" or "It's just scuba diving".
Diving into scuba diving
Easy to say, but have you ever really thought about what scuba diving involves? What does that rectangular tank contain? Why do bubbles come up to the surface when they're underwater? How do they survive in the water for that long? (If you think staying underwater is not a big deal, try staying submerged in your bathtub for 3minutes).
This post will try to answer these questions in some basic and relatable ways- you, however, will definitely need to do a little further reading.
The Basic Basics
SCUBA is actually an acronym for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Well, the name actually says a lot. Scuba diving is an activity (or sports or profession or field of study, depending on the participant) in which an individual (or individuals) is/are able to live, move and survive below the surface of water (at various depths) for a (varying) period of time using a portable and self-contained apparatus (without the need for air from external sources).
That was pretty easy, wasn't it? Now to the tough part, how do they breathe and survive underwater? Your guess is right, the secret is in that famous tank.
What's in that tank?
It's called an autonomous compressed air equipment and its purpose is basically to enable underwater breathing. Well, you may want to think of it as giving you temporary fish abilities (this may be cool or demeaning depending on your perspective). The reason for this is that for breathing to be successful, you need to have access to the kind of oxygen that is fit for human breathing. Underwater, oxygen is dissolved for aquatic life. You can't breathe that kind of oxygen, so you need to bring along your own oxygen (like taking your lunch to work because you don't want to eat unhealthy junk). The tank holds the oxygen you need to breathe in sufficient quantities so you can last underwater and return to the surface alive.
Where do the bubbles come from?
It's simply the carbon dioxide being exhaled by the diver that's piped out into the water through an exhaust valve. It's when the CO2 breaks the surface that bubbles appear.
Great! These are the basics, but you are by no means ready to start SCUBA diving. Be on the lookout for subsequent blog-posts to learn more.


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Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Williams Sonoma. Brussels sprouts plus bacon plus balsamic vinegar equals deliciousness.
Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Gimme Some Oven. I know, I know, there's a definite theme here. But it's because they're all so good. When I make these, I top them with toasted sesame seeds and soy sauce.
Brussels Sprouts, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad from Smitten Kitchen. This recipe has been in regular rotation at my house for a few months now. I've started making a big batch on Sunday afternoons (I mix everything together except for the actual sprouts and make sure to coat the apples in lots of acid so they don't discolor too much) and then eat it throughout the week.
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad from Once Upon a Chef. This salad is a bit more savory than the one above, with walnuts, Parmesan, and a lemon-mustard vinaigrette. The key here is to chop the kale really fine, so it's similar in size to the brussels sprouts.


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Okiep Country Hotel is a convenient stopover or holiday base for tourists, nature lovers, businessmen, and travellers. Located 100 km from the Namibian border on the N7 in the heart of Namaqualand, the hotel is the ideal stopover between Cape Town and Windhoek.
Malcolm and his friendly staff offer you traditional country hospitality in a modern and elegant setting in the historic town of Okiep, once the site of the richest copper mine in the world. Tours to the surrounding areas are also available on request. All rooms are en-suite, with air-conditioning and DStv.
Okiep is the oldest mining town in South Africa, where copper was first discovered and mined in 1855. A railway line from Okiep to Port Nolloth was built in 1866 for the shipping of copper, and because there was not enough water for the steam engines, the Namaqualand Mule Train was pulled by mules until 1890. In 1918 the Okiep copper mines ceased operating and the place almost became a ghost town. In springtime, Okiep is - like the whole of Namaqualand - very rich in blossoming wild flowers.
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- Sleeps: 66
- Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM
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- English
- Afrikaans
- AA Recommended
- 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
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Things to do in and around Okiep
Goegap Nature Reserve
(11 km from Okiep)
Lying about 70 km north of Kamieskroon and 15 km southeast of Springbok, Goegap Nature Reserve is a fantastic place to kick off your flower trip. Bearing in mind that the best route to travel for a flower trip is north to south so that you see the...
(60.8 km from Okiep)
Padlopers, birds, butterflies and blomme Just 17km northwest of Kamieskroon is the Skilpad section of Namaqua National Park. Twitchers and butterfly afficionados love it and it's worth spending a few days here - even in 'bad years' the sandy plains...
Grave of a British Soldier
(79.3 km from Okiep)
The grave of Charles James Darter, a sharpshooter born in Cape Town and part of the British Army. Darter was killed in an ambush in 1902. His grave is located just North of Kamieskroon on the N7, and is popularly referred to as the smallest piece of...


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Terence Richard "Terry" McAuliffe was sworn in as the 72nd Governor of Virginia in January 2014. Since being sworn-into office, Governor McAuliffe has aggressively focused on building a new Virginia economy.
Whether traveling to Bedford or Beijing, Governor McAuliffe has made it clear that his number one priority is economic development and he is working hard to create and maintain jobs throughout the Commonwealth.
Governor McAuliffe previously served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2001 to 2005, was co-chairman of President Bill Clinton's 1996 re-election campaign, and was chairman of Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign.
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Cassie has such a great love of life, and it is completely contagious. We had such a great time with her friends at the bridals. It felt like we had known each other for years. Her wedding was yesterday so I will post some as soon as I get them loaded.
Cassie was so insistent that I eat while she was eating. She was such a doll. Of course I kept my eye open for anything happening to photograph. They had some amazing food from the members of the church, and the decorations were so well done. There was a horse and carriage as a surprise to her. It was just so cute. For information about getting in touch with the person that owns it, let me know and I can send it.


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The Catering Business is a moneymaking profitable business to be in. It has a high potential for the enlargement and growth of your income. Also, this business usually offers a high return on investment. It is not only an interesting but also a challenging one. You should fulfill your Client's ambitions regarding their catered events whether it is a birthday party for children or Individual's breakfast in bed or candlelight dinners for the loved ones or a big party for persons of 50 and above in wedding receptions. Whether your business is on a full-time or part-time basis, your dedication in it values the most.
This dedication value is due to the demanding work needing stamina, ability to work under duress and your excellent social skills. This will add to your reputation in this field. And this reputation will form the basis for your success in Catering Business. Ubiquitous and Exorbitant Demand for Catering: Every year the demand for the Catering Business will be going on increasing. Social Caterers are one of the fastest-growing segments of the Restaurant Industry.
Professional Caterer, Personal Chef or Both will be the key personnel in the Food Services. While recruiting, you should aim for a Professional, Organizational & Interpersonal Skilled Personnel for your Business. As world economies rise, the higher-income householders and strong economy people such as people having companies, corporations, charities, civic groups, event organizers and individuals are looking for Catering Industry to host, on and off premises events. So whatever your size of your business will be, your Catering Business should have catered lunches, cocktail parties and dinner meetings, to build your image and increase the sales. Here, you will have to face the competition in your field and you should not forget this. Present lifestyle also plays a major role for the increase in demand of this business. Hence, catered food services are the part and parcel of the present community. For providing rich and superior quality food for the guests, the present homemakers are calling on Caterers. And this becomes an unforgettable feast for their guests. Majority of working mothers, who do not have time for cooking, always go after the Catered people for their birthday, graduation parties and wedding receptions.
Business Catering also changed the eating concept of the individual. Instead of going to a restaurant or a hotel, people opt to order from the Caterers and enjoy the food at home itself. Startup Costs: When compared to starting a traditional restaurant, the investment made for starting a Catering Food Service is very low. Even with $1000, you can start a Catering business. A maximum of $80,000 also can be invested. It all depends on the size of the kitchen you plan to put in starting this business. Most do the cooking on-site and use either their own equipment or the one provided by their Client. However, you must have your own because you have to do pre-work in your kitchen such as cutting vegetables and so on. You can also start your business by renting items which are vital for your business. All are available.
You can rent the use of kitchen facilities, china, utensils, tables, tablecloths and linens, serving equipment and other staples. When your business had become steady, you can go for purchasing your own items. Income Potential: Depending on the size of the job you cater, your income potential has to be decided. Unless you try to acquire an excellent management and organizational skills for this business, you risk failing in this business. Hence, you must pay much attention to cut the operational costs and maintaining a high quality service. There are also successful Caterers who started with just $500 and competed with people who invested as much as $15,000 as initial startup cost. From the experience, one will understand that much profit comes in the food and beverage industry. In large metropolitan areas, a Caterer can easily earn $200,000 per year whereas in a small town, a small caterer can amass $50,000 per year.
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I recently just arrived from the Gambia and as always, I liked it. I liked that it wasn't crowded and the people were friendly and the food was good and the weather wasn't so hot. It was such a lovely little country and is perfect for a short getaway.
However, there are a few things I wished I had been informed of before taking my trip. If you're thinking of making your way down there, here are some of the things you should take note based on my personal observation and experiences there:
Never Head To A Restaurant Starving
Just in case you like to go to a restaurant starving, don't think of trying that in the Gambia. I didn't realise this on time until the third day because my guide had ordered my food before we went on a forty minutes tour on the first day. The second, it was at a Nigerian restaurant and they told me I had ordered something that was hardly requested for so I waited for about 45 minutes (not exactly encouraging when you're extremely hungry). By the third day, it dawned on me that this was probably the norm. Thinking about it afterwards, I came to the conclusion that most of the restaurants couldn't afford to cook in large quantities like the ones in Lagos. After all, the population of the entire nation is just about 1.7 million.
Insect Repellent Should Be Your Best Friend
If you love your beautiful radiant skin (if you have one), please have an insect repellent with you at all times. I don't understand what it is but there seemed to be more mosquitoes than I was used to in the country. Maybe it is due the water proximity as most of the Gambia is close to a body of water.
Budget Extra Cash For Donation
Always have extra cash for donations whenever you visit a tourist site. At Lamin, I was asked to support the oyster farm and at Kachikally, I gave a token to contribute to crocodile feed. Although it isn't compulsory, it will be good to extend good deeds to support good causes. And besides, you wouldn't want to leave feeling like a bad person (just my thought).
Arik Air Will Probably Mess You Up
Arik air is the only airline flying directly to Banjul so they'll probably be your only flight option. However, I'll advise anyone to use an alternative flight as Arik Air in my opinion, is the most useless airline in modern times. I'm talking 4 to 6 hours behind schedule without compensation, good service and sober apologies. You'd most likely be better off flying Royal Air Maroc and head to Casablanca first. Maybe get a transit visa prior to the trip and stop over a couple of days before heading to Banjul or just go by road (probably take you like 4-5 days but you'll be better off).
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Written by Norman Robbins
Directed by Matthew Horton
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Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th December 2015, at 7.45pm, Saturday matinee at 2:30pm
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This is a good old fashioned murder mystery farce, set in a sinister old library, presided over by a portrait of a grim faced, mad eyed, old man. There, a dusty lawyer reads a will (involving some millions of dollars) to an equally sinister family, one member of which has werewolf tendencies, another wanders around in a toga and a third member is a gentle old lady who plants more than seeds in her flower beds. And what about the sympathetic nurse and the author of romantic novels? Are they what, or more than, they seem to be?
By the third act, there are more corpses than live members left in the cast. All is revealed as the plot twists and turns to its surprising conclusion. Secret passages, poison, Roman emperors and dodgy lawyers. Could you possibly want more? And what could be more "Christmassy" than a stage littered with dead bodies……?
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The winter sports season is underway in the town of Greenwich, as Greenwich High, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Brunswick and Greenwich Academy are battling some of the best competition around.
Here is a list of varsity events going on for Wednesday. As always, check with your athletic department for any changes to dates and times (home games are in bold):
Greenwich High School
Boys Ice Hockey: at Westhill High School, 6:40 p.m.
Girls Ice Hockey: at Fairfield, 4:40 p.m.
Greenwich Academy
Basketball: vs. Chase Collegiate, 4 p.m. (CANCELED)
Swimming & Diving: vs. Hackley School, 3 p.m.
Ice Hockey: at Gunnery School, 4 p.m.
Fencing: vs. Greens Farms Academy, 4:30 p.m.
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Swimming & Diving: at Hotchkiss School, 3:30 p.m.
Brunswick School
Basketball vs. Hamden Hall, 4:15 p.m.
Fencing: vs. Greens Farms Academy (at Greenwich Academy), 4:30 p.m.


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He attended the August and September meetings of the North Carolina Association of Collision and Autobody Repair (NCACAR) to speak about some of the issues he'd like to tackle if elected, but he faces a huge challenge in combatting the influence of big insurance companies. Causey stated, "It's a classic David vs. Goliath battle, but I am getting support from the body shops that want to see change. If people pay attention to this race and go vote, I will win!"
Causey, a Republican, is running for NC Insurance Commissioners against Wayne Goodwin, the Democrat incumbent Insurance Commissioner of NC. According to Causey, "I ran against the same wealthy lawyer/career politician four years ago. In 2012, I won the Republican primary and had little money against his $1.3 million campaign war chest, but still got more votes than he did on election day and won 55 of the 100 NC counties; however, I lost the election in early voting numbers, being clobbered by the Obama success in the big cities. So close, but no cigar. Out of 4.3 million votes, we came up short 30 votes per precinct (2709 precincts in NC)! In many ways, this year is similar to 2012 – insurance companies backing an incumbent 'friend' and showering him with campaign donations, but in 2016, insurance companies have pulled out all the stops to get money to the commissioner. Also, financial giants like Genworth are hosting fundraisers for him."
Causey's claims are supported by the NC State Board of Elections, since all campaign contributions are public record and available online at ncsbe.gov. Additionally, an article was published in The Daily Haymaker in September which stated that Goodwin had received nearly one-third of the $222,580 raised for his campaign from people tied to Florida-based insurance and health care interests on just four separate days, totaling $65,550. This support from FL raises the question of why these folks from another state are so invested in the political prospects of the NC Insurance Commissioner.
Meanwhile, Causey's campaign is struggling financially, but he noted, "We have a lot of volunteers, grass roots activists, little guys helping, and we are competing well in the polls. A statewide poll by Civitas Institute released in mid-September showed these results: Goodwin 37, Causey 32, Undecided 29, with a margin of error +/- four points. This is ahead of where I was in 2012. Momentum is going our way, and all kinds of people, including Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Libertarians and other concerned citizens are coming forward to help in these final days before the election."
Another interesting inconsistency in Goodwin's campaign arose on September 6, when five officials held a reception and a fundraiser in Goodwin's honor at the Sheraton Hotel in Charlotte. Of these five individuals, three are career Republicans: Jim Donelon, LA's Insurance Commissioner; John Doak, OK's Insurance Commissioner; and Barry Goldwater, Jr., a former Republican U.S. Congressman. Additionally, Goldwater has major investments in the insurance industry.
The two Democrats showing support for Goodwin were Ben Nelson and Eric Serna. Nelson is a former U. S. Senator, Governor and Insurance Commissioner, but although he runs as a Democrat, he is very conservative and frequently voted against his party. The former Insurance Superintendent in New Mexico, Serna agreed to retire in 2006 during an investigation of accusations that he had intervened in his daughter's auto insurance claim.
Causey has been a longtime advocate for the collision repair industry, and his campaign has faced challenges as he goes up against the incumbent Insurance Commissioner, who has support from the insurance industry. Causey stated, "It's me against the powerful insurance cartel – insurance companies and corporations are financing the incumbent commissioner's campaign to the tune of millions. As a former legislative lobbyist representing body shops and the Independent Autobody Association, the insurance companies do not want Mike Causey in that office! As a writer for body shop publications, I have stood up for the little guy, the small shop owners and all body shop owners against the unfair trade practices of the insurance industry."


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Right Risk
West of Kilkenny, in the heart of southern Ireland, is the little town of Galmoy, the birthplace of my great-grandmother, Mary McCormack. Years ago, during a visit to the Emerald Isle, my wife and I journeyed to the small thatch-covered home where Gandy, as we called her, was born.
Other than her thick Irish brogue, my memories of Gandy are vague. She died when I was 10 years old. Yet as I peered through the windows of the humble little dwelling, I felt strangely connected to her. I was moved with the profound recognition that, at great personal cost, had she not taken the risks that she took, I would not exist.
Mary McCormack was 17 years old when, from the bow of a steamship headed for America, she waved goodbye to her mother and father. She would never see them again.
My great-grandmother's big risk, though courageous, was by no means unique in our family. Her husband, my great-grandfather, himself a Norwegian immigrant, took on the risky profession of a New York cop. Later, my paternal grandfather took the risk of opening a business, an Esso station in Pelham, N.Y. Even the relationship of my parents was the result of a small, but ultimately enduring risk. They met on a blind date. Like all families, and like humanity itself, my family is connected through a long lineage of risks taken.
Throughout the ages, the most basic problem shared by all people is knowing which risks to take, and which to avoid. Although the experience of struggling with a risk decision is both universal and unavoidable, the way each of us goes about deciding which risks to take is highly personal. Each of us takes risks for our own reasons and rationale. When faced with a risk, each of us is left to answer for ourselves this simple, but profound, risk-discerning question: Is this the right risk for me?
Risks that are right for us may seem absurdly dangerous and completely unnatural to the spectator, making it difficult for them to support us. But when a risk is right for us, the real harm comes in letting it pass us by. Every risk can be split in two, the risk of action and the risk of inaction, and both have consequences. Had my great-grandmother stayed safe and sound in the sleepy little town of Galmoy, for example, she may have pleased her parents, but she would have had to carry the lifelong burden of a stillborn dream.
It is a mistake to think that Right Risks are danger-free. "Right" is not a function of safety, it is a function of compatibility. The Right Risk for you may be entirely wrong for someone else. "Right" is in the eye of the beholder. I am sure that young Mary McCormack was viewed by some as crazy, perhaps even disloyal, for leaving home. But because Right Risks are organic to our own life, the unnatural act becomes the most natural choice for our own progression. With all the runaway irrationality of eloping lovers, when a risk is right for us, we won't let reason get in the way of passion.
Regardless of how unnatural or absurd they may seem to the outsider, Right Risks are those that are in our life's best interest. To say "yes" to a Right Risk is to promote your own development. Thus, when faced with a major risk, accurately answering the question "Is this the Right Risk for me?" becomes critically important to our life's progression.
What Right Risks are you facing in your personal or professional life? What risks would seem absurd to others, but for you would be dangerous not to take? What Right Risks is your life waiting for you to take? To risk or not to risk, that is always the question!
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Every local community has a story, a history, and a unique personality that cannot be replicated. This is often thanks to specialized, small-scale businesses, like this one, which contribute to a neighborhood's distinctive character and promote a thriving ecosystem in their community. Small, independent businesses offer diverse products and services, fostering economic resilience by removing the local economy's dependence on a single industry. When you buy local, you build local, and deepen your connection to your own community.
As a result, patronizing a local business like this is an act of community building. Check out their website to learn more about the local experience you can discover today.
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The High Court has made a landmark ruling against the Financial Services Compensation Scheme which could have wide implications for the way the FSCS assesses compensation claims for poor investment advice.
The Telegraph reports the FSCS awarded Charmaine Emptage over £11,500 in compensation after negligent mortgage and investment advice saw her lose up to £70,000.
But yesterday a High Court judge ruled the payout did not represent "fair compensation" and said she should be put back in the financial position she was in prior to the unsuitable advice.
Emptage was advised by Berkeley Independent Advisers mortgage broker Peter Sharratt to exchange a £40,000 repayment mortgage for an interest-only mortgage of more than £111,000. She was also advised to invest over £70,000 in Spanish property.
She took her claim to the FSCS after Berkeley went bust and the Spanish property bubble burst in 2009.
In December 2010 the FSCS awarded Emptage £11,522.98, saying they would only award compensation in respect of the bad mortgage advice and not on the bad investment advice to invest in Spanish property.
Mr Justice Haddon-Cave ruled Sharratt's advice was "drastically incorrect" and there was no dispute it was negligent.
He said: "This case raises issues regarding the approach taken by the FSCS to assessing claims for compensation. This case may have implications for other similar cases."
He ordered the FSCS to pay Emptage's £150,000 legal costs, and suggested she should be put in the financial position she was in before receiving Sharratt's advice.
A lawyer involved in the case told the Telegraph the FSCS had been assessing claims on the basis of not paying out on bad investment advice in similar cases since 2010, and that other cases were in the pipeline.
An FSCS spokesman says: "We based our decision in this case on a detailed analysis of the legal and factual position. The FSCS determines each claim on its own merits according to the available information and by the application of the rules that are set for us.
"We are now considering our position following the judgment and cannot comment further at this stage."
The judge granted the FSCS permission to appeal given the wide implications of the ruling.


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Nobel laureate Tim Hunt resigns honorary UK post after sexist remarks
London: A Nobel Prize-winning British scientist who said there was "trouble with girls" working in laboratories has resigned from his honorary post at University College London. Tim Hunt apologised for his remarks at the World Conference of Science Journalists in South Korea but had stood by his assertion that mixed-gender labs were disruptive.
The university said yesterday he had left his position after "comments he made about women in science." UCL says it's the "first university in England to admit women students on equal terms to men" and "this outcome is compatible with our commitment to gender equality."
The 72-year-old Hunt, a biochemist who jointly won the 2001 Nobel for physiology or medicine, said he was just trying to be funny.
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