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After an epic maiden voyage that introduced Earth to a larger universe—and a cosmos full of terrifying new enemies—Captain Eric Weston and the crew of the NAC spacecraft Odyssey have spent months cooling their heels under their admiral's watchful eye. But when Earth's newest ally, the Priminae, strike a defense deal with the North American Confederacy, the Odyssey finally receives her orders: return to Ranquil, the Priminae's war-ravaged homeworld, and lend badly needed support against the invading Drasin.
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There was a point in my life where I'd go to bars just to listen to bands. I'd do it with my friends and we would just enjoy the night even with a beer or two. I haven't been to one lately, and I would like to experience it again. I heard that bands have improved a lot probably because of the help of software instruments. I went ahead and googled what software instruments are and I totally understood what it was by reading this komplete 8 ultimate review. Cool I must say because you don't need to add more instrument, you get it by using the software. No wonder we hear a lot of different sounds yet we only see the basic on stage.

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On another installment of "how to turn on", adult performer Luna Star gives us the run down on what gets her wet. Check out the clip, and don't forget to check out Luna's recent shoot for The Training Of O right here.
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We stayed for four nights and would return again in a heartbeat. My husband and were using the guidebook, Walking In Tuscany, and wanted to try to figure out ways to walk from the inn to hook up with some of the recommended roads. Gabriella...More
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Afareet Alnahar
A corrupt minister sends his men to kill her husband Mounir his girlfriend, they will throw it out the window and give the impression to everyone that he had committed suicide. But medical examiner Dr. Mona has found that it was a crime and not a suicide. The minister is going to kidnap the push to change his report. The doctor will resist it to the power of this corrupt minister?
Tags: Nour El Sherif, Ilham Shahine, Hassan Hosni, Manal Afifi.


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Luca (Luis La Torre) obsesses over sexy Mirna (Erna Schurer), who abruptly breaks off their affair one day. Luis doesn't leave her alone: he begins showing up unexpectedly wherever she may be. She asks to be left alone, but Luca won't allow it. He has a film that he would like to project for her at his home. Mirna gets to view the film but not the viewer; and with a harsh cut, the two are seen saying good-bye, although Luca wishes to reserve the right to call her, "from time to time." Luca is seen putting scuba tanks in his car and off to the seaside. Gian Carlo, a photographer, is snapping photos of models, Stefania (Lorenza Guerrieri) and Claudia (Monica Strebel). Stefania and Claudia attract the attention of Luca at a local cafe and both are attracted to Luca. Luca and Stefania begin having a relationship while Claudia stays passively and aggressively on the outside. Stefania borrows Gian Carlo's camera one day, and after a swim, Luca and Stefania begin to tussle on the ground, playing a little rough, and then making love. All in front of the camera. Luca goes for a swim. Stefania disappears. Someone else has the photos of the two in Mario Imperoli's Snapshot of a Crime (1975).
Superficially, Snapshot of a Crime reminded me a lot of Antonioni, specifically L'Avventura (1960) and Blowup (1966), two films that have a mystery at its heart but a true sense that the mystery serves the characters and not vice versa. The seaside location was evocative of L'Avventura, while the photography motif was evocative of Blowup. Perhaps fittingly and subjectively, I read Antonioni into this film (who's one of cinema's most influential film makers and quite possibly my favorite), because Snapshot of a Crime is a drama, where the character conflicts are primarily internal and the loose plot unfolds as its characters do, often very interestingly. Added to my sense, Imperoli's cinematography is akin to another Italian master of cinema, Pier Paolo Pasolini, who loves the arbitrary mise-en-scene with disorienting compositions. Pasolini was also a master of the social drama with, for example, Teorema (1968). Imperoli's film in 1975 is also following the height of giallo cinema, of which Snapshot is also evocative, with its frequent emphasis on sexuality. I hope my comparisons aren't unfair but I wanted to give a sense of the mood and style of the film.
Mario Imperoli has a handful of directorial credits and perhaps best known to cult film fans for his sexy flicks with Gloria Guida, Monika (1974) and Blue Jeans (1975). Snapshot is a focused, intense, and serious drama. The viewer not only watches the drama unfold but also examines the characters, for this examination is, often in brief glimpses, where she/he will learn true motivations and true clues to the mystery. Luca is an arrogant and good-looking young man, one who seems to love the chase and the courting of a woman more than the woman whose heart he holds. This is the initial emotion of the beginning, as Luca and Mirna are shown squabbling, Mirna teasing and Luca agitated, while Imperoli juxtaposes the scene with a sequence of the two making love (presumably just before the two squabble). Luca can't have Mirna leaving him and he has to take power in the relationship, somehow. Stefania falls for Luca quite hard, yet Luca never ceases chasing after Claudia. Often when Stefania and Luca are together, Luca asks to meet Claudia somewhere, or Claudia shows up where the two are. After Stefania's disappearance, Luca and Claudia begin a relationship, but it's not a comfortable one for Claudia. Of all the characters, Claudia seems the most diligent about learning Stefania's whereabouts, as if she couldn't have a relationship with Luca without Stefania present.
Needless to say, I found Snapshot to be intriguing. The sex and the sexuality isn't graphic but very much necessary and often very sexy. For anyone who finds the bedroom scene sexy with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg in Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless (1960) will understand: Small moments and Henry James-type movements and a vulnerability that only comes with lovers. The sexuality is the link which directly links the characters and indirectly drives the mystery. Imperoli has some beautiful compositions: some subjective, like looking into Erna Schurer or Monica Strebel's eyes, and some objective, as when Luca stares at the small of Claudia's back while he lays in bed. The dark side of Luca's sexual obsession is shown as well, and those scenes, like when Stefania and Luca tussle on the seaside, are disorienting and haunting.
The only reason that I can speculate as to the obscurity of Snapshot of a Crime is its lack of genre elements and lack of grandeur, as shown by Antonioni or Pasolini's cinema. Snapshot is by far not a giallo but has a mystery and characters just as intriguing as any giallo. The film has virtually no violence. Imperoli's subsequent and popular film, Blue Jeans, might have even erased the memory of Snapshot during its current time. Doubtful also, Imperoli was ever spoken in the same breath as Antonioni or Pasolini, unless they shared the same cinema bill. Just speculation on my part. However, as someone who often views gialli and is often inspired to have a regular viewing of Antonioni or Pasolini, I enjoyed Snapshop of a Crime. I often try to find cinema that I've heard nothing about to find something unexpected and unique. I succeeded this time.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Mario Imperoli's Snapshot of a Crime (1975)
Labels: Erna Schurer, Mario Imperoli
4 comments:
- Keith said...
Great review of this. I had heard of it, but never seen it before. You've got a really cool blog. Happy Halloween!
- October 30, 2009 at 10:54 AM
- Mr.LargePackage said...
Great review, Hans. For Halloween I am going to dress up as my favorite saint: Drew Brees. And that is large and in charge.
- October 30, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Cool cinema to check out. I like exploring and then drawing from it ...
- October 31, 2009 at 4:51 AM
- Hans A. said...
Thank you Keith for the kind words and the Halloween well wishes. I often enjoy visiting your blog and thanks for visiting mine.
Mr. LP, come Monday Night the original will reveal himself. That, too, is large and in charge.
Carrie, thank you so much for visiting and commenting. I really love character-driven cinema which is really rich, thematically. Makes viewing all the more engrossing.
- October 31, 2009 at 11:31 PM
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.hope everyone is having a nice warm happy christmas with your loved ones!
we're here on Quadra Island, BC, to spend the holiday with my hubby's family.
had a delicious turkey dinner last night and opened gifts this morning...
a lot of eating, sitting around and socializing, but quite chill christmas here.
I had been wanting to get myself a DSLR for a quite sometime now.
doing a little bit of research, but haven't had much to familiarize myself to the world of DSLR...
a friend of mine who is way into photography recommended me this one below.
but as I said before I am a real beginner at camera/photography.
so, if you own a DSLR, I have a few of questions for you!
-which one(maker/model) do you have?
-what was selling point of your DSLR?
-any good site to visit to read up on DSLR, and to buy one?
and any input/recommendation are more than welcome, and I really appreciate that :)
wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year!!


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South Carolina and Michigan may be squaring off on the football field next week, but the players from both schools teamed up Thursday afternoon at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.
Nine Gamecocks and 10 Wolverines walked the halls of the hospital and made the day of sick kids by handing out autographed Outback Bowl posters and pennants and bringing boisterous good cheer to every room they visited.
The Michigan players also gave away mini-footballs with their team's logo, while the USC players passed out draw-string backpacks featuring their school's logo.
"You got the bag before I got the bag," USC cornerback Vic Hampton excitedly told one youngster.
The USC players – Hampton, Dylan Thompson, Kelcy Quarles, Ace Sanders, Walker Inabinet, Kadetrix Marcus, J.T. Surratt, Brock Stadnik and Clayton Stadnik – were all volunteers for the visit.
"It's great we have guys on our team who have this kind of heart to spend time with kids who are struggling and boost them up. It's a sign of how committed we are as a team to doing the right thing," Thompson said. "I'd rather do this every day, to be honest with you. I love seeing kids and brightening their day. They're going through a lot more serious stuff than we are right now."
The hospital staff split them into two groups to patrol different halls, intermingling the USC and Michigan players as they went door-to-door.
Sanders and fellow Florida native, Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson, spoke of their mutual admiration for each other as they made their visits. Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner kept his group in stitches with his outgoing personality.
Along the way, they made a lot of new friends. As they entered the room of one teenage girl, hospital employee Karen Minningham stated, "I told you that I was going to bring a bunch of handsome men in."
Quarles, USC's sophomore defensive lineman, called it an honor to make the rounds.
"I've seen how a lot of people helped me throughout my life and everything I've been through. I know we're fortunate to be in the situation we're in playing football, so it's just nice to go back into the community and do anything you can to make an impact on a child's life," Quarles said."Wherever I can go to serve and help other people just by putting a smile on somebody's face, that's what I'm going to do. It's great to represent South Carolina. I know this game is about football, but this is a special moment for me."
Appreciative children and their parents – some even wearing the colorful gear of schools from Florida to Alabama – got a big charge out of the lively good will being spread. But the players got their own charge out of spreading it.
"Just getting the opportunity to share with them and spend time with them and encourage them and their families is huge," Thompson said. "It's an opportunity to shine a light."


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of spacers and "Loops" for the class next Saturday!!! I thought the colors were fun :)
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Another color-way...
this one in a mix of blues and greens: My favorite :)
Your $25.00 class fee includes all supplies! Supplies include 30 of my handmade spacers, 100 of my absolute favorite headpins, a glass ring, seed beads and a pair of earwires in case you want to make a matching pair of earrings with some of your spacer beads!!
Your $25.00 class fee includes all supplies! Supplies include 30 of my handmade spacers, 100 of my absolute favorite headpins, a glass ring, seed beads and a pair of earwires in case you want to make a matching pair of earrings with some of your spacer beads!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
May Open Studio!!
Is coming real fast!! May 7th!!! Open hours are from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Come to shop or to take this class:
I'll be showing you a couple of different color-ways this week, just to give you inspiration! Pre-registration is required! I only have room for so many :) Class fee is $25.00, all supplies are included. $10.00 non-refundable deposit will hold your spot. E-mail link is to the right of your screen, please contact me if you would like to come to class! No need register if you want to come shop :)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
For Farmer's Market....
yummy carrot beads: I already made one of the small sets into earrings for me :) Way too cute!! Piedmont Farmer's Market starts in June!!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
More sets....
of beads going on Etsy today!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
New Glass Colors....
Friday, April 15, 2011
Another bracelet...
in red and turquoise:With a peace sign and lots of my handmade beads :) And on Etsy today: A purple-loving-gotta-have-it set of spacers! I only have 2 like this, and the amethyst streaky shade---this is the very last rod ever!!!!!!!!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Another bracelet....
was made this week:My favorite combo lately, turquoise and red :) But the most special thing about this bracelet is this:
I got a hallmark tag stamp--just so you know when you have an original Jodie Marshall creation. Love it! The tag will go on all my jewelry pieces. If you would like one for a piece you already own of mine, just let me know. I can attach one for you :)
Don"t forget, I'll be in Omaha this weekend at the Westside Community Center for the Bead Bazaar--come see me!!!
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Some shots from the booth....
in Grand Island. Huge flowers and the necklace I made to go with:
Chickens, eggs, necklaces and earrings!
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
At last....
bracelet #5: Both of the purple/blue ones are sold, but the other three are still available and will be in Omaha this Saturday!!!!
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Floating floors are installed on top of a subfloor or an existing hardwood or laminate floor. The pieces are not nailed down into the subfloor; they interlock with a tongue and groove system that keeps the pieces secure without fastening them down. The final piece next to the wall is inserted by removing the lower moulding along the perimeter of the floor and fitting the piece of flooring into the gap between the floor and the bottom of the woodwork. Most floating floors are made of laminate, but some are made of hardwood. They are often used in basement renovations.
Mold and Mildew
Moisture can get in between the layers and cause the wood to rot or mould to grow. This is not usually a problem in rooms other than the kitchen. To guard against this in kitchens with floating floors, put rugs down in front of the sink, dishwasher and refrigerator, especially one containing an ice maker. Keep an eye on the areas and remove the rugs to allow the floor to completely dry out if a large spill occurs.
Caused most often by high moisture or water damage, warping or buckling causes the individual boards to curve up or down rather than lying flat. This can be the result of frequent spills, mopping with a wet mop or even excessive humidity in the air. Another cause of warping or buckling is an inadequate or improperly installed moisture barrier over the subfloor, which allows moisture to travel from it into the floating floorboards.
Peaking occurs when the floorboards push against each other excessively, causing high points at their junctures. The most common reason for this is inadequate space between the floor and the perimeter walls or between the floorboards and the moulding trim. To fix this problem, remove the moulding perpendicular to the peaking board and trim it and/or the floorboard to fit.
Squishy, Noisy Areas
A soft, squishy feel when walking on the floor accompanied by excessive noise usually indicates the presence of high or low areas of the subfloor. In this case, the floating hardwood was installed without the addition of sufficient base glue to stabilise this difference in height.


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These days the spiritual impulse seldom finds its way into contemporary painting or sculpture, and when it does--as in Julian Schnabel`s ``Portrait of God``--one usually wishes it did not. Even so, there still are some artists capable of turning their gaze inward, and the Roy Boyd Gallery, 215 W. Superior St., is showing two of them: sculptor Stephen Luecking and painter Tom Levine.
Luecking`s wall pieces and tabletop sculptures have a purity that is an ideal complement to the artist`s questing thoughts. All of the works


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Steve drops me off at my roach motel to get ready whilst he catches up with a mate, returning an hour later to take me to the jungle party. Maya is in a different clearing in the jungle and has a more glamorous feel than the Jungle Experience party from the week before, with white gauzy awnings and colourful draped decor. There are nowhere near as many people at this party since everyone leaves the island in their droves following the FMP, which makes for a friendlier atmosphere and plenty of room to dance. Steve is soon looking decidedly worse for wear with a particularly special gurn on, and we wander off separately and I seem to chat to every person in the entire place, twirling and belly-laughing with my new-found bezzies for hours. I hardly notice a photographer snapping away throughout the night, but notice his flyer in my bag a few days later and log on to view the photos....hmmm, perhaps I was a little too well-oiled....cracking night though!
Towards the end of the night I get chatting at the bar to two mates both called Tom, and they invite me back to their hostel for a few drinks. Obviously I look like I need more (not!) so oblige and the three of us cram onto their motorbike at sunrise and head off to Hard Road Seaview, which turns out to be a cool hilltop backpackers hostel with amazing views over Samui. They drag me up the side of the dusty hills to show me the the most stunning viewpoint and we hang out here for a while with our drinks before elegantly (not!) sliding back down to the bar. One Tom on the decks, one pouring drinks, and me dancing on the tables as usual.
It turns out that one of the Toms (I just end up calling them Tom and Tommer for simplicity) who is 24, fit as and a genuinely good guy, has bought the Hard Road Hostel along with his equally cute identical twin brother, who wakes up to see what all the noise is about at around lunchtime.
It's now obvious that I've missed my pre-booked ferry crossing to Samui and will not be checking into my hotel there anytime soon, so I shrug and we party on. Eventually, I have to give in and return to my hotel for a (very late) check-out, so put on my best poorly face complete with pouty bottom lip and manage to evade the late check-out fine by rustling up a half-convincing tale of woe.
Then it's a taxi with all my bags back to the twins' hostel for another night of partying with them and various other travellers who are living in Phangan. They charge a mere 150baht (£3) for a room for the night, and I finally collapse into bed after our mammoth bender, asleep before my head hits the pillow, to the sound of the whirring fan and the chatter of the geckos, vowing to finally get my ass to Samui tomorrow...


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This past we days I have let Sondag run around the house. Parents aren't home so I am letting her loose around the house. She have been around the house but on her leash cause parents don't want her running around 'cause of the her hair goes everywhere. Anyways she always stares at the untouchables [my cockatiels] with so devotion. Ha! Therefore now that she is able to walk and finally get closer to them she just stares at them all the time. But she knows Im watching so she looks back to see if I'm still there and Yes kitty I am there. So don't go around with ideas of taking down the cage like you did once. I present you: Sondag vs. The Untouchables.
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Asking Nurse Bloggers, What Do You Need?
Nurses answer everything from their clogs to music to, of course, patients!
By Christine Contillo, RN, BSN
What do you need to work effectively? That's the question one online nursing site asked recently, patterned after a similar question posed to readers of Inc., a periodical for small business owners. A few well respected nurse bloggers were asked to name four things they needed to work, and one more thing that they coveted. Each was asked to post their answers and then to ask the same questions of two other bloggers—sort of a nursing "tag, you're it."
The results came in but you need to consider that you're looking at a skewed response from a creative population. How they define work and what they need in order to do a good job might be very different from your own answer depending on your specialty and how literally you decide to interpret the question.
Only a few of the items mentioned are available for purchase. I'm not getting any sort of financial cut to report this, but ICU nurse Beth at http://www.pixelrn.com/2007/02/things-i-cant-live-without.html and May from California in her 2-25-07 aboutanurse.com post both mentioned their danskos. Since for most nurses, working means long spans of being on their feet, I checked the dansko website (dansko.com) to see what the fuss is about. They have no fewer than 10 styles of white clog-type shoes for men and women. I'm all for anything that keeps my feet and back happy for 8 to 12 hours a day.
After that, some of the nurses tagged came up with things we now take for granted. May said that "gloves are like oxygen"—she can't work without them. Also her badge—it lets her in and out and keeps track of her hours, replacing the old time clocks and making it difficult to slide on and off the unit a little late.
What came through loud and clear is that we're not looking for a piece of technology but for that something intangible that makes a difficult job more tolerable. Some examples
• Keith at digitaldoorway.blogspot.com needs music and colleagues, family, and friends.
• Kim at emergiblog.com needs rock and roll while nursesean.com says it's the coworkers that make a difference.
Don't forget a license, plenty of vacation, protocols, and, of course, without patients there wouldn't be anything for us to do!What do you need to do a good job? I'd like to hear.
Christine Contillo, RN, BSN has worked as a nurse since 1979, and has written extensively for various nursing publications as well as the New York Times.
This article is from workingnurse.com.


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General Practice, Solo & Small Firm DivisionBest of ABA Sections
Intellectual Property Law
Multiple Regulation of American Appellations of Origin for Wines
Gary D. Spivey
Many members of the intellectual property bar are aware of the controversy regarding the use of foreign place names on American wine labels. Far fewer bar members are familiar with issues involving the use of American place names for wines. This article focuses on the interplay between ATF regulations and federal trademark law when using American geographical place names for U.S. wines.
Agency Regulations in General. Appellations of origin for American wines have been established under regulations issued by the ATF pursuant to section 105 of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, which requires wines and other alcoholic beverages to be labeled in order to provide consumers with adequate information about the identity of a product and to prevent them from being misled or deceived as to that identity.
Types of appellations of origin are the United States, a single state, two to three contiguous states, a county, two to three counties in the same state, and a viticultural area. The latter, also known as an AVA, is a circumscribed grape growing region distinguishable by geographical features, the boundaries of which have been recognized under law. More than 130 areas in twenty-seven states have been so defined.
Any wine may be labeled with an appellation of origin if certain requirements are satisfied, including that a specified percentage of the wine be derived from grapes grown within the boundaries of the named area and, in the case of an AVA appellation, that the appellation has been approved. Petitions for establishment of AVAs are granted upon a showing that the name of the area is locally and/or nationally known, the boundaries are as specified in the application, and the geographical features distinguish it viticulturally from surrounding areas.
Establishing AVAs and using their names as appellations in labeling and advertising are intended to help consumers better identify wines and to help winemakers distinguish their products. AVA designations denote origin—not quality—and do not impose standards on viticultural and vinification practices. The U.S. view, unlike France's, is that an appellation is a way of delineating a source in order to build a reputation, rather than a representation that the wine has a certain quality or distinguishing characteristic. The regulations also deter labeling of inferior wines with the names of famous viticultural regions and secure the benefits of esteemed geographical designations to those entitled to their use.
If ATF regulations are violated, the Bureau may restrict the sale of the wine in interstate commerce; suspend, revoke, or annul a winery's permit; or seek criminal prosecution, injunctive relief, or a monetary settlement.
Trademarks Distinguished. Trademarks and appellations of origin serve different purposes. Trademarks distinguish goods of one producer from another's but do not indicate product origin. Appellations of origin indicate where goods are produced but do not identify the producer.
While geographically descriptive marks may not be registered under the Lanham Act as inherently distinctive trademarks, they may be entitled to registration if they have acquired "secondary meaning" as distinctive of the applicant's goods in commerce or can function as a "certification mark" when used by a person other than its owner to certify origin or other characteristics of such person's goods.
Even if a producer acquires trademark rights in a geographical term, the geographical scope of protection may be limited, and the producer cannot prevent certain "fair" uses of the term by others. Other producers of goods in the region have a limited right to inform consumers of their location, provided that their use of the trademarked geographical term is descriptive and is unlikely to cause confusion with the trademarked goods.
Conflicts Between Appellations and Trademarks. The ATF regulations governing appellations of origin are separate and distinguishable from the requirements for federal trademark registration, but may have some influence in the PTO and the courts. Similarly, the ATF does not consider federal trademark registrations to limit its authority to establish AVAs using the same name. Thus, in Institut National des Appellations D'Origine v. Vintners Int'l Co., Inc., the court found mixed support for its decision in ATF regulations that provide that so-called "semigeneric" names, such as Chablis, Champagne, or Chianti, which have geographical significance but also designate a class or type of wine, may be used only if modified by an appellation of origin disclosing the true place of origin of the wine (e.g., "California Chablis").
Although it seems to favor naming conventions that minimize conflicts between appellations and trademarks, the ATF has taken the position that, in the event of a conflict between rights granted by a registered trademark under the Lanham Act and the right to use the name of an established AVA, the rights applicable to the viticultural area should control.
Subject to certain exceptions, ATF regulations state in 27 C.F.R. § 4.39(i) that a brand name of viticultural significance, including the name of a state, county, or AVA, may not be used unless the wine meets the appellation of origin requirements for the geographical area named.
Brand names of viticultural significance on labels approved before July 7, 1986, must meet the appellation requirements for the named geographical area; be labeled with an appropriate appellation (state, county, or AVA if brand name bears state name; county or AVA if area smaller than state); or be labeled with some other statement to dispel the impression that the geographical area suggested by the brand name is indicative of the origin of the wine. Accordingly, the winery owners of the trademark "Wild Horse" were said not to be precluded from using that designation following approval of the "Wild Horse Valley"AVA designation, even though the winery was not located within the boundaries of the new AVA. Since the winery had been using the trademark since 1985, it could continue its brand name use if 27 C.F.R. § 4.39(i) requirements were satisfied. This ruling should be contrasted with the use of the "Rutherford Vineyards" brand on wines bearing a "California" appellation. See Bronco Wine Co. v. United States Dep't of Treasury.
Product names of specific geographical significance are permitted under 27 C.F.R. § 4.39(j) only if found to be fanciful and not representations as to origin, if qualified with the word "brand" immediately following the product name and bearing an appellation of origin disclosing the true place of origin and, if required, a statement disclaiming the geographical reference as a representation as to the origin of the wine.
Avoiding the Problems. The potential for conflict between trademarks and appellations has led some parties to enter into private agreements to avoid such conflicts. An example of this approach is an agreement between the Chalone Wine Group and Chateau Ste. Michelle (CSM) regarding the "Canoe Ridge" designation. Chalone owns Canoe Ridge Vineyard in the Columbia Valley AVA of Washington State. CSM owns a neighboring vineyard and winery. The two companies are considering a joint petition for the establishment of a "Canoe Ridge"AVA. They have agreed that Chalone has exclusive rights to the name "Canoe Ridge Vineyard," which will be used as a brand name, and that CSM will use "Canoe Ridge Estate" only as a vineyard designation for wines produced under its regular label.
Gary D. Spivey is an attorney with Shepards in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This article is an abridged and edited version of one that originally appeared in IPL Newsletter, Spring 1997, 15:3.


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Can't you just see her there? Snuggled up in her bed-her very own bed-with momma, daddy, and her big sissy on Saturday morning before our doughnuts.
Can't you just see her there? Sitting at her big sissy's old tea party table with those big stuffed animals "pouring" tea into their glasses.
Can't you see just see her there? Making her daddy dinner with her plastic dishes and serving it up to him. Making her big sissy "eat" next to her baby dolls.
Can't you just see her there? Digging in her toy box looking for that particular little people toy with those fat, chubby toddler hands.Can't you just see her there? Looking through those mountains of books on her shelf so her momma can read her just the right one before bed.
Can't you just see her there? Rocking with her momma each night before bed and listening to her momma try to sing the same songs (be it ever so off key) she used to sing to big sis.
Can't you just see her here with us? Orphan no more. Belonging to a family. Our family. Her family. Having a momma, daddy, big sis, and so many others who love her so much. I can see it. I dream of her here. I just said to daddy today..In six weeks, we could have our daughter home. After all the waiting-IT. WILL. REALLY. BE!!! My heart is exploding tonight. What a blessed day. So blessed that it deserves a post of its own. Maybe tomorrow. Until then, this momma is pondering the wonders and blessings of the Lord in her heart. Oh He is so good and I love Him so! Pinch me-I don't deserve this journey. Blessed beyond words!!


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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Corridors To Another Dimension? (Probably just storage...)
Don't worry, I'll get back to posting lovely images of Craftsman details, heritage trees and sweeping views from the water tower. But for now, take a look at this odd little corner of town I found the other day. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious about what's behind those doors...
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- Judy Williams said...
My first thought was restrooms. HA HA HA HA
Happy Weekend everyone!!
- July 9, 2011 at 5:46 AM
Behind the doors? Portals to the past or present or to worlds in other dimensions? A solid wall? Other doors. The "out"doors?
- July 9, 2011 at 6:45 AM
ponies. or very sad unicorns kept in the dark.
- July 9, 2011 at 7:34 AM
- Judy Williams said...
Now I want to go put Chico and Chica or Madame and Monsieur on the doors. tee hee
- July 9, 2011 at 8:11 PM
- Dixie Jane said...
Oh, no-one knows what goes on behind closed doors......from the song, Behind Closed Doors. As for these, we still don't know??????
- July 9, 2011 at 9:29 PM
- TheChieftess said...
Perhaps if you pass through one of these magical portals, you'll end up here...
(Sorry...I lost my instructions on how to insert a link in my comments!!!)
- July 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM
great link above.
- July 11, 2011 at 8:12 AM
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WESTWOOD, N.J. - January 25, 2013 --A northern New Jersey school superintendent has resigned amid criticism that he took home a district-owned generator after Superstorm Sandy and left it there while he went to Florida.
The Westwood Regional Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to accept Geoffrey Zoeller's resignation, effective April 25.
Zoeller generated criticism after he took the generator and used a district-owned truck for his 40-minute commute home to Boonton.
In November, a teachers union took a vote of no confidence in the 44-year-old Zoeller, who had been superintendent for six years.
The Record newspaper reports Zoeller had not been seen in his office since Nov. 16, and the school board last month appointed an interim leader.
Information from: The Record (Woodland Park, N.J.), http://www.northjersey.com


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Just a short update on the Fire Raptor today. I have taken the time to straighten the resin pieces that were warped. As you can see from the first photo below, some of the parts can be fairly out of shape. It's inevitable with resin, but easily fixed. I use the hot water method but a hair dryer or a heat gun can be used (but use a heat gun with extreme care as they get far hotter than a hair dryer and can melt resin and skin with ease). As with all of these dangerous maneuvers, if you are a child, please get an adult to help you. No burns please. On we go.
So with the hot water method, what I do is use a shallow dish of some description and add boiling water with some cold added. At a guess, I'd say it was around 60 degrees centigrade, but I've never measured it. It's definitely way below boiling (how dangerous would that be?). Add the offending part to the water and make sure you have something you can retrieve it with that isn't your own digits. You only really need to leave most pieces in the water for about 15-30 seconds. Thicker parts may need a little while longer to warm up. Remove it from the water and very gently test it to see if it's flexible. Don't force it as you can snap it and I won't be held responsible.
When it's pliant enough, carefully bend it back in to the shape it should be. Some pieces will naturally start to straighten when they've been heated, Once you are happy, you can either use some cool water or just hold the part until it's cooled. Hey presto, you should have a resin part that's back to how it should be.
You can see below that I have done a dry fit of the main fuselage to make sure it will glue correctly. It's only held together with weak elastic bands so I'm pretty confident it will glue quite well.
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In a rematch of the May 3rd game, the California Quake hosted the Las Vegas Showgirlz on Saturday night. We all knew it'd be a spirited and hard-fought game ... but were surprised and pleased when it turned into one of those games that'll be regarded in future as "One Of The Best I've Seen". A stupendous effort from both squads, and six lead changes in the fourth quarter, made it the memorable matchup of 2008.
Quake came away with a 41-38 victory, eliminating the Showgirlz from divisional contention (Las Vegas is still alive for a wildcard playoff spot, so these two teams could potentially meet again in playoffs.) California has all but secured the Pacific Southwest division title for themselves ... the only team not mathematically eliminated at this point are the So Cal Breakers, who would need to win out their three remaining games and have California lose their two remaining games in order to win the title. It's considered a pretty unlikely scenario, but since the Breakers host the Quake next week, there will be plenty at stake when gametime arrives on the 31st!
The game was the highlight of a quick visit from my sister, who had traveled to Southern California on a work-related visit. She took a couple of days extra and came up to the Valley to hang with me for a while, and we had a fun time bumming around a bit. We hit her California Visit Trifecta of food she can't get in Missouri: sushi, good Mexican (specifically fish tacos) and In-n-Out Burgers. On Saturday daytime, we tried to get in to the Bowers Museum to see an exhibit of the Chinese terra cotta warriors, but unfortunately tickets had already been sold out for the day. So we ended up walking around & talking before going to the game; our conversations usually go off on strange tangents that amuse us. It was great to get to spend some time with her before she left to head home this morning!!


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Friday night was crazy. A storm came through our neighborhood knocking the power out until about 9:30p.m. The good news is that we have friends in the neighborhood, so we just sat in their front yard, drank beer and chatted like red necks until the power came back on. By the time we got Q to bed and dishes, bottles, etc. washed, we were exhausted. I told Jeremy I couldn't wait for a relaxing Saturday at home.
BUT, I woke up Saturday, and Jeremy said "sorry, you don't get a relaxing Saturday at home." He had a whole surprise day planned for me! My mom came over to keep Quinn and we headed out.
We started the day at a noon movie at the Violet Crown. This awesome new movie theater in downtown Austin was so fun! They have unique drinks and food and they mostly show artsy films. We saw "Beasts of the Southern Wild". Not my favorite movie. In fact I think we both left a little confused and depressed, but the experience and the theater is a must-do in Austin.
Enjoying a Pimm's drink...refreshing!
It's not a movie without beer and popcorn!
My next surprise was a mani/pedi at Embellish, a cute, girly little nail salon in Central Austin. We were about an hour early, but it worked out well because I had to pump. Yup, it's hard to be spontaneous when I am still a cow for my 8-month old. The ladies at Embellish were sweet to let me have a room to myself to take care of business. After pumping, we still had some time to kill so we headed to Flying Saucer around the corner to have a drink. I had a Purple Haze and Jeremy tried a couple of new beers. It's a fun restaurant/bar and they have a ton of beers on tap. I was telling Jeremy how the movie we saw made me miss Quinn (it was about a little girl that needed some love) and then, guess who showed up!
My Mom and Emily showed up with my sweet baby girl! Baby in a bar...keepin' it classy. I didn't care. I was so excited to see her and I got to give her some kisses before the girls headed to Embellish.
Baby in a bar...keepin' it classy.
We had a great time chatting and relaxing while we got our nails and toenails done. I was glad Emily was there to tell me what's trendy these days. I opted for a purple-plumish color and I feel so trendy. HA! (Apparently, mint green is in, but I couldn't do it.)
When my mani/pedi was almost over, Jeremy came back to pick me up and his mom and my dad were with him. I had a feeling something was up then.
One day Q and I will get mani/pedis together.
We left the salon and headed over to Chez Zee, one of my favorite places to eat brunch and dessert. My sweet husband had organized a surprise dinner! Tons of friends and family were there waiting for us and I felt so special! It felt weird to be the center of attention and the reason they were all there, but we had a great time. Our dinner was fantastic and I had two birthday cakes: chocolate/raspberry and the most amazing lemon chiffon cake EVER. Not kidding. People are still talking about it today. :)
Here's a picture-palooza of the party...enjoy!
Courtney was so sweet to come from Dallas! I love catching up w/ childhood friends!
Jeremy's mom was so sweet to come from Houston!
Jeremy has a hard time keeping his eyes open for photos, so he has the male soap opera look in this one.
After dinner, a few our friends w/out kids went out for drinks with us at Jasper's while the two grandmothers took Quinn home for the night. It was so fun to hang out, laugh and enjoy being celebrated.
Thank you to my amazing hubby for making me feel so special! He was afraid his surprise wouldn't be as great as my surprise trip to Vegas for his 30th, but it was amazing and I can't imagine it any other way.
On the morning of my b-day, he and Quinn gave me their cards and there was another surprise...we're headed to Colorado!! WOOHOO! I love CO in the summer and I can't wait to get away for a few days. Let's hope my 30-year old knees are ready for some hiking and white water rafting!


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Beyond the walls of the conference there is much solace to find. If you are seeking to be less stressed, get away from the lecture and seminar style of teaching- seeking outside opportunities will help you do just that- because this is what it did for me this past Friday.
Some of the most unconventional and unexpected relationships were formed out of having memorable conversations with people in the advertising, media, and entrepreneurship industry in a laid back setting. And these aren't just any kind of people. I'm talking CEO, SVP, VP, Chairman and Directors.
Ipsos girl's lounge granted me the opportunity to network with women in the advertising industry who have niches focusing on beauty and wellness as well as entertainment and television. The Ipsos girl's lounge was hosted on the rooftop of the Martinez hotel and the only word to describe it was, Phenomenal! Upon entering the penthouse space, I was greeted by servers with desserts and sandwiches and was able to get my face made up by some make-up artists. Within the midst of all of this luxury it was awesome to gain connections and insights from women who have been in the industry for twenty plus years.
I was offered information how important it is to stick together as women and create a space to really reinforce how important relaxing and taking care of your physical well-being is. It was refreshing to be in an environment that usually would be high strung because of the various demands these women have on an everyday basis- but this space provided a safe environment to share stories, inspirations, and solid advice.


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Let me start off by saying that I find it a little strange that Smallville took so many weeks off and then decided to premier a new episode during Good Friday. It's a good thing I saw a commercial, because I would have waited until next week to turn on the television.
But anyway, Clark and Lois go on a getaway vacation and it turns out Oliver and Chloe are there. As predicted, Chloe and Oliver are really just booty call type folk and don't care to be anything more. The romance is ultimately ruined by the awkwardness and also The Silver Banshee.
Now I had seen some images of The Silver Banchee and it just wasn't very good. Smallville haters really took the opportunity to bash it and I couldn't blame them. It seemed like they took a very...dead animal approach to it. However, it looked really nice in the dark and instead of looking like dead animals, it was black and white, as it should be. The history was of course appropriated for Smallville, but it wasn't bad. I thought their interpretation was actually well done...for them anyway.
One of my favorite parts of the episode was when Chloe questioned Clark about his super sex and he looked embarrassed and stated that he was in control of "everything." It was a funny episode, not hilarious. It was more for chicks I would say.
I do have to point out that I'm really getting sick of Chloe's dialogue. Her metaphors are driving me nuts! I'd like to get through one episode without her using three.
On with some more important plot advancements, Zod is enjoying his powers and finally got it on with Tess. She figured out that he had powers and used Kryptonite on him. He didn't know what it was and she won't tell him. So at the end of the episode, he calls Lois pretending to be "The Blur" right in front of Clark and asks her to find out some information about Tess. She swears not to tell anyone. I think it's pretty funny.
It was a solid filler. Nothing spectacular happened, but it was enjoyable. If someone was waiting to see something epic to be satisfied from the long break...then I don't know what show you're watching. Though Smallville can have great moments, I've never really been immensely satisfied with epicness.
Friday, April 2, 2010
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"Of all the paths you take in life make sure a few of them are dirt" US Forest Sevice
Monday, April 20, 2015
HIking the Intemann Trail in Manitou Springs
Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs have so many great hiking trails within a short distance from and within the city. Probably why it is considered one of the healthiest places to live. That is just what people do here. If the sun is shining or it is snowing, people love to walk in the woods or mountain sides. There are trails for every level. In the springtime, April is one of the snowiest months and Pikes Peak is beautiful at 14,115 feet above sea level. Paul Intemann Memorial Nature Trail (named in honor of a Manitou Springs city planner) is a popular trail that winds south of Manitou Springs. It a is part of the Ring the Peak trail system but due to property easement dispute it is incomplete, with a gap in the middle. When hiking from north to south the trailhead is located off the Ruxton Avenue by the Iron Spring. Follow the trail through Spring Street and through the gate. After about 1/2 mile you will see a spur that leads up to the Red Mountain. Another 1/2 mile later the trail continues north on Pawnee Avenue through the city. Turn right on Southside Avenue, then walk a short portion of the trail to Delaware Road. The trail continues off the city streets again by the Tot lot. After passing by the High School you will reach the current end of the western portion of the trail at the cemetery. In order to hike the whole trail continuously you must take a detour through the city and come up on Crystal Park road to the next trail head. To hike the eastern portion of the trail start at the Section 16 trail head on Gold Camp Road. After 0.8 miles a sign marks the beginning of Intemann Trail to the right. The trail winds up and down at the foothills for about 2 miles until you reach Crystal Park Road. Climb up under the east side of the Sheep Mountain to trail's current end. Length: Total length of both segments is 5 miles. Difficulty: Easy to Medium. Trail is easy to hike but total distance does increase the difficulty if the whole trail is done in one day. Directions: Section 16 trailhead: From US-24 exit on 26th street. After driving through two switchbacks turn right to Gold Camp Road and the trailhead parking lot will be on the right side after about 0.9 miles. For Iron Spring trailhead park along the Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs or at the Barr Trail parking lot off Hydro Street.
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Leah and the girls set out to save the magical Zahramay fox, after Zeta and Nazboo steal it!:
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To special educate or not . . .
For many reasons we as a society and educational institution cant accept that some kids will always be behind. One reason for this that you dont hear discussed is grade levels, which have a negative cumulative effect for roughly half the school population. In college everybody has heard of or learned about the bell curve; which tells us it is normal and expected to have a range of abilities. Yet it amazes me how society, politicians, and educators seem to forget this fact. In education classes teachers even learn that in a given class you can expect a six year grade range. In other words, in a 5th grade class there will be kids with reading levels ranging from 2nd through 8th grades. Time out; did anybody ever tell the general public this? Also, how did this information apparently get erased from the memories of every professional working in the schools? Getting back to grade levels, consider this. The bell curve tells us that half the children will be below average. So in any grade, half the students will be behind. Think about when students start out in first grade. Half of the students will leave first grade below average (or below their peers), or below where they should be at the end of first grade. This cycle continues for most of these kids school years because they dont catch up. And we wonder why so many kids drop out when they reach high school? They have already experienced years of failure. Grade levels tell them, and remind them daily that they are failures. If you dont think so, try explaining to them year after year why they are behind.
Another way society has denied the real-life differences among children and tried to deal with the crippling effects of grade levels is through special education. The development of the categories of special education was influenced more by politics and social pressures than by research. Even today, the few categories that include the vast majority of children in special education (Leaning Disability) are highly subjective in their definitions and decisions of who is labeled and placed into special education. Research into the effectiveness of special education has shown that once a child is placed (get a label), his/her chances of graduating greatly decrease. Of course, nobody tells parents this at an IEP meeting! The child in special education receives an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which sounds impressive. Who wouldnt want an education program tailored to their needs? Well, the problem is that the goals in an IEP are at a level far below his grade placement. Whats even worse is that most of these students never get up to grade level, or catch up. So what happens when one of these children gets to high school and theyre still reading at a third grade level? I have been in many uncomfortable meetings trying to explain this to parents. But hey, they have a label, and have received professional help, so its ok to be years behind, or sometimes even nearly illiterate. The IEP becomes a license to fail.
Special education is just a reflection of the problem with our unrealistic expectations. We cant accept the fact that some kids will always be behind, no matter what we do. Since the 1970s, when the government passed massive special education legislation, the numbers have swelled, and it has been plagued with controversy. Its interesting once again how people in education so readily accept research when it seems acceptable, or they are told by the higher ups that they will accept it, but when its to the contrary educators and legislators turn the other way. The research has shown for a long time now that special education is not working. Kids who are in special education dont catch up, and they are more likely to drop out. I believe this research because I see it every day. Another thing the research tells us is that there are no clear and consistent interventions (treatments) that distinguish the children identified with the disabilities that represent the majority of kid s in special education. The disabilities that comprise the majority of kids in special education are Learning Disabled, Mentally Impaired, Emotionally Disturbed/Behavior Disorder, and Other Health Impaired (this one has so many kids because ADHD falls under it). In other words, when an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is made for these children, which specifies the goals and objective of how each child will be taught, they differ very little from disability to disability. A learning disabled (LD) childs IEP will look very much like a mentally impaired (MI) childs IEP, and so on, with all the various comparisons. And I believe this research because I have seen thousands of IEPs. The interventions always involve something like repetition, a multisensory approach (hearing and seeing it, and hands on), having directions read to them, and extended time limits. If you looked at a childs IEP goals and objectives, and didnt know their eligibility, you would have a very hard ti me figuring out what their eligibility (disability) was. What it really boils down to is we are bringing the material down to their level. If a learning disabled child is reading at a second grade level, he will have the same (or very similar) goals and objectives as a mentally impaired child reading at a second grade level. What needs to happen is that we need to teach kids at whatever level their at (remember the bell curve); but we have to stop pretending that all kids are the same, and hiding as many of the ones that we can get away with that arent at grade level or behaving in special education. This is malpractice and we have to stop doing it.
After special education legislation in the 70s it was common for schools to have self-contained classrooms. These are classrooms in which special education students spend most or all of their school day. The class size is small, with paraprofessionals to assist the teacher. As with many things in our society, there were more than enough researchers and experts to provide the proof demonstrating the reasons and benefits for these classrooms. Well in the 90s this all changed with self-contained classrooms being gutted from school districts. When I started in the field in 1990, I worked under a principal who had already been in education for about 25 years. He told me how they (people in education) had worked so hard to get these classrooms and now they were getting rid of them. And of course the experts had all the research to show why we needed to get rid of these classrooms. I guess they got it wrong the first time? I dont know, but maybe somebody should tell the taxpayer! The research and experts once again helped lead us on another humongous, costly wild goose chase, which only delayed the inevitable. For years the learning and progress of students who were learning and behavior problems were sheltered and protected from scrutiny and real accountability. Basically, as long as you had an IEP it was OK to be far behind all of your school years. And if your behavior was so bad that you werent learning, that was OK because you had an IEP. I know this sounds harsh and cruel, but dont misunderstand me. Teachers, schools, and districts were doing what they could, and trying to work within the rules they were given to try and educate these problem children. As more kids were becoming more problematic, the schools were expected to deal with them. So kids were often given a label, and any label would do. By the 90s it became obvious that there were too many kids in special education. After all, how could there be that many disabled children? So of co urse the research was provided to show that self-contained classrooms and labeling were actually detrimental to these children. Nevertheless, the reason the number of children in special education was growing is because there was a growing number of children that the regular education classrooms could not deal with. But that didnt matter, and we were pressured to reduce the number of kids in special education!
More to come on this topic.
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Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.~~Lin Yutang
Happy Mother's Day to all of my favorite Mommies out there, whether your babies are still hiding out or have been out for years and years. Hope your day is filled with love and beauty.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance
This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every moring: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion saith my soul: therefore will I hope in him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3: 21-26
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day
Posted by Joyful Days at 9:04 AM
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- Buttercup said...
The "Muthahood" clip really gave me a smile. So nice to see you posting and hope you have a wonderful day.
- May 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM
- Barbara H. said...
I had a lovely day. Hope you did, too!
- May 9, 2011 at 6:28 PM
- gemma said...
Hope all is well - miss you
- June 20, 2011 at 7:16 AM
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
By Kamal Swami
Honda Mobilio debuts in Indian car market with price tag of Rs. 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom price)
Finally the wait of more about seven months came to an end today with launch of Honda's highly awaited and speculated MPV Mobilio in Indian car market with starting price of Rs. 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom price in New Delhi). The MPV has been launched in both petrol and diesel trims in E, S , V followed by high end RS additional variant in diesel trim. The engines in both trims have been carried from its sibling new Honda City. The petrol version of is enriched with 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine boosting the power of 117 bhp and torque of 145 Nm and is claimed to deliver an average of 17.9 kmpl. On the other side diesel trim is empowered with 1.5 litre i-DTEC diesel engine, churning the power of 98 bhp and torque of 200 Nm, it is said to deliver an average of 24.2 kmpl. The deliveries of MPV will start from September 2014.
The major features adorned in MPV includes steering mounted controls, ABS, roof mounted AC vents for rear passengers, digital and analogue instrument control. Slide and recline seats for first and second passengers, projector headlamps and with LEDs. All these features are offered in top end RS variant in diesel trim. It would be interested to know that company has equipped the diesel variant with ABS+EBD as standard features while the E variant in petrol trim is not blessed with this standard feature.
Variant wise features offered in different variants of Mobilio can be understood in following manner, E variant is blessed with reclining seats for second and third row passengers, tilt adjustable steering wheel and manual air conditioner, the mid-sized variant receives rear air conditioner vents for rear passengers, 2 DIN music system, rear defogger, body colored ORVM, keyless entry and driver seat height adjuster, the top variant V embellishes 10 spoke alloy wheels, driver and passenger front airbags, 2nd row sliding seat, front fog lamps, two tone interiors, arm rest for second row passengers, security alarm, and rear wiper.
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
First Five Pages Update
Back in January, I posted that I would read and critique the first five pages of your story. If you're among the many who submitted and did not receive a reply, I need to apologize. Turns out I've critiqued many of the stories sent to me, but none were ever sent out.
You see I had a system. I wrote the critiques and left them for my wife to review and then mail. Why? Because she was concerned—and rightly so—that I might be too harsh or blunt in my comments. When it comes to writing I've lost much of my sensativity in the same way I suppose some doctors can become insensitive to the emotional impact of their treatment. I focus on the problem more than the person. I've learned not to let comments about my writing harm me emotionally, but this is a skill most aspiring writers don't have yet. Robin checking to see if I was being an ass seemed like a good idea. Problem was that she became very busy with more important matters and never got around to the Five Pages Project. I didn't know this until a few of you resubmitted stories I'd already thought I'd done.
So here's the deal. I'm just going to mail these out 'as is' and will continue to do so. This means they'll be 'blunt'. Try not to hate me.
You all should keep this in mind: I am not trying to help you be better writers. I'm not trying to teach you to write. I can't do that. No one can. Only you can teach yourself how to write to the best of your ability. What I will do is explain how I think you should write, which is exactly what any instructor will do. Most teachers base their comments on the foundation of an education they received (which may or may not be of any practical value) but which they believe in because it was what they were taught.
I wasn't taught anything. Everything I know about creative writing I discovered for myself. As a result, I have a very specific, and admittedly, narrow view of what constitutes good writing. Many works that society admires I don't care for. I recognize that this is based on my opinion and personal taste, and you should too, because that is what you will receive if you submit your work for my review. In other words, if I trash your wonderful story, remember it's just the opinion of one guy. And if I'm harsh, or sound uncaring, also remember, I wouldn't be taking the time to do this if I wasn't trying to help. Still, it is up to you to decide what advice is worth listening to, and this is another skill you'll need to develop if you're to become a successful author, because you'll be getting a lot of it.
Also, since I started doing this I can see that I'm actually averaging one critique a week (not ten a month.) And by the way, if you send more than five pages, I'll just be reviewing the first five.
As for what I've read so far…
A lot of the submissions are average—what I would expect from new writers. Almost all of you suffer from the same basic mistakes: excessive telling instead of showing, excessive exposition, explanation syndrome, trying to be too artsy, trying to demonstrate your vocabulary, wordiness, setting-the-stage syndrome, dull beginnings, action-packed but confusing beginnings, keeping too much from the reader, telling the reader everything…and so on.
The first five pages are hard, so are my critiques.
And again, sorry for the delays, many of you will be getting responses soon. If not, resubmit.
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It's cool that you would even do this. I've heard many writers who have "made it" indicate a need to "give back" in some way or another, which sounds awesome to me now, and hopefully still will when I've "made it". Did this offer have a cut-off date?ReplyDelete
No cut off date. No guarantee either. I've received many more submissions than I can comfortably respond to. So I tend to pick one at random each week and critique it.ReplyDelete
Rats...looks like I missed this notification when you started this project, Michael!ReplyDelete
It is pretty awesome of you to take the time to offer some insights to new writers--and honestly blunt critiques now can be a huge help later.
Just one more reason that you're one of my favorite authors, Michael!
I'm getting philological education. And i dont like writing! at all. I like learning languages and reading books. But not writing. And what is the most interesting - my parents are writers. When i was to write comparative essay - it was like a torture. And nobody wanted to help me. Nowadays i've learned to do it almost good.ReplyDelete
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Febreze – Breathe Happy (Social Experiment)Posted: May 22, 2012 | Author: fra30774 | Filed under: Cannes Lions, Case History, Digital, Promotion, TV/Film, USA, Viral | Tags: Breathe Happy, Cannes Lions, Case History, dirty room, Febreze, Grey New York, Noel Cottrell, Per Pedersen, Procter & Gamble, Promotion, restaurant, Rob Lenois, Rob Perillo, Social Experiment, Tor Myhren, USA |Leave a comment
Typically, an actress realizes that her immaculate suburban home has been fouled by the smell of cooked fish, her husband's cigars or her teenage son's gym bag. After she sprays air freshener, however, odors disappear, as evidenced by her ecstatic inhalations and, occasionally, by her being instantly transported to a flower garden or orange grove. Febreze, the Procter & Gamble brand, is turning its nose up at that approach.
The objective of the experiment
To prove that Febreze eliminates even the toughest odors but people had stopped believing our traditional advertising. From the insight that you can close your eyes but you can never shut of your nose we chose a different approach.
Here's how it works.
1. Find the smelliest places in the world. We found a couch from the dump, a dive hotel and a disgusting restaurant in New York City. An abandoned house, a filthy kitchen, and an ancient thrift shop in Los Angeles. And finally a sketchy youth hostel in Buenos Aires.
2. Spray the place with Febreze.
3. Bring people off the street, blindfold them and ask them what they smell.
4. Ask them to remove the blindfold and enjoy how completely shocked people are to find out where they actually are.
Febreze really works so instead of the usual TV advertising we developed large-scale real-world odor experiments and invited people off the street to experience this for themselves. 6 Breathe Happy Social Experiments where conducted in New York, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires and Berlin reaching people on the street in very populated areas. The reactions we got were so convincing that we turned them into our new campaign. Febreze is now the fastest growing brand at Procter & Gamble and has just passed the one billion dollar mark in sales.
For all the freshening claims made by room deodorizer brands in commercials, the approach of the advertisements themselves can be pretty musty, following a predictable script.
In one spot, two women approached on the street in the SoHo section of Manhattan are led blindfolded into an abandoned section of a building, where they are seated on an old, torn couch that has clumps of dog hair. As two dogs dart around the room, they are asked by an off-screen interviewer to take deep breaths and report what they smell. One of the women says, "Light floral, lilac," and "Like when you have fresh laundry." The other adds, "Maybe even a little bit of citrus," "a little bit beachy" and "wispy white curtains." They are told to remove their blindfolds, and the squalor of the room registers on their shocked faces, with both saying, "Oh, my god," before two members of the film crew approach them wielding Febreze. "Join us on Facebook for more experiments as Febreze sets out to make everyone breathe happy — no matter what," says a voiceover, as the slogan for the campaign, "Breathe Happy," appears on the screen.
"What we have done is put our products to the ultimate torture test," said Jeff Pierce, a spokesman for Febreze. "If Febreze is so strong that it works in this dirty hotel room or on this gross couch, then it's definitely going to work on my seemingly clean couch, blanket or any fabric in the home."
Tor Myhren, President and Chief Creative Officer at Grey New York, said the impetus for the campaign came from a consumer focus group. "Someone said, 'You can close your eyes, but you can't turn off your nose,' and that's a brilliant insight," Mr. Myhren said. "We said that's a big, big, big idea that we need to bring to life."
Members of Procter & Gamble's research and development team were on the sets for the commercials, which were shot in New York and Los Angeles. "The R.& D. team would be there with their clipboards and they'd walk in and would say that they thought the malodor was there," said Elena Grasmann, a vice president at Grey who attended the shoots.
After Febreze representatives sprayed the sets with the product, they, along with the director and representatives from Grey, huddled in a nearby trailer and watched the proceedings unfold on monitors. "We all sat there watching and we were anxious and then we were amazed," said Ms. Grasmann. For the scientists, it was particularly "rewarding for them given that they worked on these products," she said.
On Facebook, Febreze, which has more than 262,000 followers, will show additional video, including interviews with the subjects, and will solicit suggestions for odorous settings for future commercials.
Commercials for air fresheners tend to have "an almost Victorian aversion to the unpleasant," said David Vinjamuri, author of "Accidental Branding" and an adjunct professor of marketing at New York University. Asked to review the new Febreze commercials, he said he was impressed. "You have a visceral reaction to these commercials even before you see the reaction of the subjects, because you don't see those kinds of environments in advertising in general," Mr. Vinjamuri said. "It's a classic advertising setup in terms of showing a problem and solution, but in a much more credible format," he continued.
"Breathe Happy is a first of its kind campaign in the air care industry, rooted in the Febreze brand purpose to give people the fresh air that they deserve and desire," stated Jeff Pierce, P&G Febreze External Relations. "Following today's advertising launch, we will spread Breathe Happy to people everywhere delivering unique moments at events and on Facebook, helping the world to Breathe Happy no matter what their surrounding conditions."
Advertising Agency: Grey New York
Chief Creative Officer: Tor Myhren
Executive Creative Director: Per Pedersen, Noel Cottrell
Creative Director: Rob Perillo, Rob Lenois
Production Company: Station Film
Director: Sam Cadmam
Year: 2011
Silver Lion and Bronze Lion for the Campaign


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Alana and Kevin were married on Saturday up at the always awesome Skytop Lodge. It snowed while they walked down the aisle, there was a little snow on the ground after a short bus ride, and you can't tell me that those sparks coming off the wedding cake don't look like snowflakes. The Skytop Orchestra was awesome, the food as always rocked and Alana and Kevin's families were some of the warmest, kindest people I have ever met.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Alana + Kevin, New York NY
I love that even this time of year when Manhattan is overloaded with tons of people looking to be overwhelmed with the spirit of Christmas you can still find small moments of sweet solitude, even when there are other thousands of people walking by you. Run. On. Sentence. These two get married this Saturday, they live in NJ, had their engagment pics in NY and are being married in PA. Love it.
Rebecca + Christopher, Villa at Mtn. Lakes
This happened on Saturday, all the people in these photos were there. So was Kelly and myself. True story. Another true story, well, advice really, if you are outside of a church and birdseed is being thrown, close your camera bag. Yup. Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Molanar.
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finally, some more pictures from our first couple weeks as a family of five. turns out 1) doing a photoshoot of your newborn those first couple days at home {when they're the sleepiest and most photogenic} just doesn't seem to make it to the top of the list {but I got a couple...so points for that??} 2) the iphone has ended up taking WAY more pictures than my good camera 3) kid number three just doesn't get the photographic attention that the first babies do--and thus, neither do their visitors {sorry!}
but my mom left yesterday, and besides a couple days last week, this is our first real day doing this thing alone. I'm happy to report that Ben is expected home in the next half hour and everyone is alive {and dressed. and, relatively, well fed}. and everyone even napped at the same time this afternoon---which was amazing and much needed considering my current mantra: I will sleep again, someday. I will.
thanks to my mother-in-law and mom, the older boys think that getting a new brother is amazing--because nobody is better at playing than a "grumma" {thatcher}. seriously, they haven't missed a beat.
and my mom cleaned my house, ironed all our clothes, and I think probably put enough meals in my freezer to get me well into June. {thanks mom!}


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I'm feeling very fortunate this week. The exhibit at Athans is getting nothing but praise from visitors and the press! Look here, there's a mention on BostonMagazine.com! *
Above is a painting that I just finished for my friend Angie. A wonderful woman that I met at Cocheco Animal Shelter benefit. We were both trying to sell our wares and hers was Barkin' Biscuit, homemade natural dog biscuits. At the time she had Bohdi, a gentle giant of a dog, with her. I did end up painting Bohdi not to long after that because Angie was the winner of my gift certificate donation!
Recently, Angie contacted me to paint Ella, a Sato dog from Puerto Rico. Ella is a goofy Rhodesian ridge back mix who only has 3 legs. Apparently as a pup, Ella broke her foot and when Angie took her to the emergency vet and they set the toes incorrectly. Poor Ella was in so much pain, she was so very shy and hid from everyone and everything. Angie and her husband Jon made the decision that to take off the leg was the only solution. Afterwards, it was as if Ella had come out of her shell. Angie said it took less than 2 days for her to fully recover and get accustomed to the missing leg. Angie wanted a full body of Ella, so you could tell that she had only 3 legs. They did the right thing for Ella.
Angie is also an avid gardener and and raises her own chickens for eggs and meat. She and I both agree that the healthiest and the TASTIEST way to eat is local and homegrown. Although I don't bake my own crackers as she does! So we are bartering for $250 worth of organic groceries. When I went up to visit her, and take pictures of Ella, I came home with 2 whole chickens 2 sets of chicken parts (dark and white), a dozen eggs, radishes, zucchini, lettuces, hot peppers, dill relish, summer squash, dilly beans (which were freakin' awesome!) and some jalapeno jelly. I have 2 more trips up!
I love a good barter!
** http://www.giffordcatshelter.org/


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MANAGEMENT: A lower dosage of the insulin secretagogue or insulin may be required when used with metformin. Blood glucose should be closely monitored, and patients should be educated on the potential signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (e.g., headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, tachycardia) and appropriate remedial actions to take if it occurs. Patients should also be advised to take precautions to avoid hypoglycemia while driving or operating hazardous machinery.
- Wiernsperger N, Rapin JR "Metformin-insulin interactions: from organ to cell." Diabetes Metab Rev 11 Suppl (1995): s3-12
- Okada S, Ishii K, Hamada H, Tanokuchi S, Ichiki K, Ota Z "Can alpha-glucosidase inhibitors reduce the insulin dosage administered to patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus?" J Int Med Res 23 (1995): 487-91
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Vice President Dick Cheney's request for the declassification of two CIA reports that, Cheney says, will prove the effectiveness of "enhanced interrogation techniques" has been denied.The reason for denial according to the Weekly Standard is because the documents are "involved in a Freedom of Information Act court battle." This has the smell of deceit all over it.
White House officials have told reporters and members of Congress that the Cheney memos do not bolster the case for enhanced interrogation, as Cheney has suggested. But they have nonetheless refused to release them. President Obama has the legal authority to declassify the documents "with the wave of his hand," according to one expert.Attorney General Eric Holder said the administration does not intend "to play hide and seek or not to release certain things in a way that is not consistent with other things. It is not our intention to try to advance a political agenda or to hide things from the American people." The Weekly Standard:
But that is exactly what critics, with some justification, contend the administration has done. In a letter to his intelligence community colleagues sent to explain the release of the OLC memos, Director of National Intelligence, Dennis Blair, wrote: "High value information came from interrogations in which those methods were used and provided a deeper understanding of the al Qaeda organization that was attacking this country." But when Blair's office released parts of his letter as a public statement on the subject, that sentence was cut. Blair also noted that members of Congress had been briefed on the methods, but that section was also cut from the public statement. (Blair's office claimed that the assessments were cut for space -- an odd explanation since such statements are released on the internet or over email. And, in a subsequent clean-up statement, said he supports Obama's position because it might have been possible to extract that valuable information using other techniques.)Can we say "arm twisting," or...worse? An unnamed senior Bush administration official questions using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to block information:
So, because Amnesty International has filed a broad FOIA request for detainee related materials, the American people are unable to see memos that document the effectiveness of our detainee program. Wouldn't the legal memos previously released also, presumably, have been subject to this FOIA? Why wasn't their release blocked under the same provision?Jammie Wearin' Fool says this will only embolden Cheney. I'll wait for the ACLU to come to the rescue.


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From a drippy wet South Island New Zealand. I wish I'd taken the photograph of today's card yesterday when we had some brilliant sunshine, but, it was not to be I had to run my 18 miles training run instead.
Any hoo… Today's card is just too stinking cute. That's me being non-critical of my work by the way lols. Voila ….
I used:
Rosie's Studio Stamp and sentiment.. There isn't a name on the set so I can't tell you :(
DP Rosie's Studio A gentle Breeze
And trim from my stash
Card stock from Craft Creations
Crafty Little Fairies Sport
Short and sweet just like me ;)
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Kurobuta originally opened as a pop-up in Chelsea in autumn 2013, they then opened a second branch in Marble Arch and at the end of January this year, they moved to a permanent space on the King's road which they are still in the process of expanding. Thank goodness as the small pop up was permanently fully booked and it was impossible to get a table!!
The chef Scott Hallsworth trained at Nobu and the food is Japanese with a twist.
I could have literally ordered the whole menu.
We started with crunchy rice senbei crisps with avocado jalapeño dip. These kick the s*** out of prawn crackers and I don't even like jalapeños! I can also recommend the edamame beans and next time I am trying the pork scratchings.
We then had the salmon gravadlax and avocado tartare with dill mayo, rice crunchies and fresh yuzu zest. I hadn't had this before and while it was very good, I probably wouldn't order it again as there was a bit too much mayonnaise for me and there is so much other great dishes on the menu.
One of my favourite parts of the menu is the Japanese junk food section. The tuna sashimi pizza with truffle ponzu, red onions and green chillies is divine - so fresh and crisp and a lot healthier than a dominoes!! Despite the chillies, it is not spicy at all.
Another dish that we adore is the beef fillet tataki with onion ponzu and garlic crisps. This is phenomenal - when I first tried this, I ordered seconds straight away!! Apparently the onion ponzu takes a week to make but the effort is definitely worth it. The beef is so tender and literally melts and the garlic crisps add so much flavour.
Next up was the BBQ pork belly with steamed buns and spicy peanut soy. These are to die for - I can't tell you how good these are (they are so amazing I took two photos). Once again the sauce is not spicy (I hate spice) but more sticky and sweet and the pork is cooked to perfection - it falls apart in your mouth.
I could have just ordered more and more pork belly til I burst!! However we then had the baby shrimp tempura with spicy mayo and warm ponzu dipping sauces. Writing this I have realised that we didn't receive the sauces, not that it mattered as we had soy sauce and these were delicious on their own - big juicy chunky prawns and very light fluffy batter. The best shrimp tempura I've had in a very long time.
Seeing we were at a Japanese we had to have some maki rolls so we went for the spicy tuna maki rolled in tempura crunchies. Fantastic like everything else and not actually spicy.
We then ate the nasu dengaku; sticky miso grilled aubergine with sesame seeds. This isn't something I would normally order however a waitress recommended it on my first trip and I am so grateful she did - it is fabulous.
Finally we finished with the wagu beef sliders; steamed buns, crunchy onions, pickled cucumber and umami mayo. I would have previously said it is impossible for me to enjoy a burger without cheese….however Kurobuta have proved me wrong…these are unbelievable. The beef is cooked pink and so tender and with all the little extras, it tastes so good. My only complaint is the size - I want to supersize it!!
Unfortunately that was the end of the meal - we were tempted to order more but knew that was a little piglety (plus I still have quite a few Easter chocolates leftover).
I am not the only one to sing Kurobuta's praises - last week it won the BMW Square Meal Award for Best New Restaurant (previously won by Zuma) and it has also been awarded the Opentable Diner's Choice award for 2015.
The decor is cool, exposed brick and wires etc, the tables are pretty close together and the music is pretty noisy however none of that actually matters as the food is so frickin' good. It is expensive but worth it. I want to go back there now!!
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OMG! It's March! You know what that means, right? Only one more month to go before Opening Day of the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market on April 9th!
And we're ready for another colorful season of handcrafted work by the area's hottest artisans! Kicking off next month on Saturday, April 9th, then returning to Welburn Square the second Saturday of every month until October, The 2011 Market promises even more of the amazing art you've come to expect in Ballston.
Welcome back returning faves, like Yinibini Baby, Melissa Lew, YarnChef, and EHL Creations. And get ready to add some brand-new favorites to your list, like Sande's Handmade Books, Tsai-fi, UglyKittyReDeux and many more.
Come visit us Opening Day on April 9th for what's sure to be yet another exciting experience in indie arts. And, in the meantime, follow the Ballston A&C Market on Facebook and Twitter.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
One More Month to Go - April 9th!
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What is Lupus?
Please watch the video for a helpful guide on lupus. If you need further information, please read the Q&A below.
LUPUS - STRANGE NAME FOR AN ILLNESS, ISN'T IT?Yes - it's the Latin word for wolf. Lupus vulgaris, a severe facial rash rarely seen now, was once thought to resemble a wolf's bite.
SO WHAT IS LUPUS?It's an incurable immune system illness, probably genetic in origin and mainly suffered by females. It can affect any part of the body and that's the danger.
AND WHAT IS THE DANGER?Lupus can produce many symptoms and family doctors often fail to recognise it. Meanwhile, a number of major organs can be damaged in an irreversible way.
WHICH MAJOR ORGANS ARE LIABLE TO DAMAGE?Principally the kidneys and the skin, also the heart, lungs and brain.
SO WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS TO LOOK OUT FOR?The two major symptoms are joint and muscle pain and an extreme tiredness that won't go away no matter how much you rest.
Rashes, depression, anaemia, feverishness, headaches, possible hair loss and mouth ulcers may all be part of the pattern of lupus.
Noticeably, whilst the two major symptoms are invariably present, people with lupus can differ greatly in their symptoms and how the illness can affect them - life-threatening for a few, very mild for some. Miscarriage, often recurrent, is another unhappy complication of lupus.
THE SYMPTOMS - IS LUPUS CONFUSED WITH OTHER CONDITIONS?Yes - worldwide it's acknowledged as being more common than leukemia, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis, and those conditions (and others) share a number of similar symptoms.
CAN LUPUS BE PASSED ON BY DROPLETS OR TOUCH?No, lupus is neither infectious nor contagious.
WOMEN ARE THE PRINCIPAL SUFFERERS?Yes - the main trigger of lupus is hormonal activity and change, and lupus can often trigger after childbirth, at the menopause or during puberty and usually between the ages of 15 and 55.
THE GENETIC LINK - CAN THIS BE EXPLAINED FURTHER?A number of illnesses arise from a faulty immune system - two we know well are arthritis and rheumatism. Often the lupus patient has family members with these autoimmune conditions or others such as MS, thyroid problems, diabetes, Raynauds, scleroderma, Sjogrens and others.
IS LUPUS A WORLDWIDE ILLNESS?Yes, and it's more common in black and Asian women than white women.
BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS LUPUS?In lupus the immune system produces far too many antibodies which, circulating through the bloodstream, cause reactions leading to inflammatory processes anywhere in the body.
WHAT ARE THE OTHER TRIGGERS OF LUPUS?A viral infection, strong medication, sunlight, trauma, around puberty, after childbirth and the menopause can all contribute. Environmental factors may also contribute in some way. Any two or more of these can also combine to set off the illness.
ARE THERE LUPUS BLOOD TESTS AND IS DIAGNOSIS EASY?The range of symptoms can mislead GPs but there are specific blood tests available. The individual's medical history gives good indications to lupus specialists, usually rheumatologists. Other specialists who may treat lupus patients include renal experts, obstetricians, dermatologists and cardiologists. On balance, diagnosis is not easy and it would help enormously if family doctors were able to be better informed about lupus..
LUPUS PRODUCES SURPLUS ANTIBODIES - CAN THEY BE KILLED OFF OR IN SOME WAY SUPPRESSED?That's far from easy - the immune system is very complex and doctors are still trying to fully understand its workings. For the present, any one or more of a range of medications is prescribed to attempt to control the illness and to dampen down its effects.
WHAT IS THE RANGE OF MEDICATIONS?Lupus is generally treated using anti-malarials (such as hydroxychloroquine) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Steroids such as prednisolone have been vital in the improvement in lupus care and in some cases are life saving. Immunosuppressants are widely used in more severe cases. The most commonly used are azathioprine, methotrexate and cyclophosphamide.
CAN PATIENTS 'SELF-MANAGE' THEIR LUPUS?Patients can certainly be positive in obtaining good information on lupus and in learning to 'pace' themselves - rest is very essential. Being open with family and friends about the unpredictable pattern of lupus helps, and stress, depression and pain each need to be managed. Avoiding direct sunlight always helps. Seeking assistance at the right time from doctors or the family takes some resolve but is a 'must'.
WHAT ABOUT THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF LUPUS PATIENTS?This is now much improved and most patients can anticipate a normal lifespan. The advent some years ago of steroids has saved the lives of many lupus patients.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE KNOW ABOUT LUPUS?There's far more undiagnosed lupus out there being 'put up with' and we have to increase awareness hugely if these people are to be diagnosed and then get some quality back into their lives. Lupus is usually 'for life' at present, having an ongoing impact upon the patient and also upon her or his parents, children, friends and colleagues.
WITH MY LUPUS, CAN I USE THE PILL?A qualified yes - the majority of young women with lupus suffer no problems on the oral contraceptive pill. However, it is now recognized that those women with antiphospholipid antibodies are at increased risk of thrombosis or migraine when taking the pill. Perhaps surprisingly, hormone replacement therapy, often given to treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal lupus patients, is generally well tolerated with few side-effects.
WHAT ABOUT THE NEXT TEN YEARS?Bold initiatives such as stem cell transplants are being experimented with, and the genetic background puzzle of lupus is gradually being uncovered. More significant developments are likely and new medications are gradually being introduced. Medical knowledge increases all the time and there's no doubt that the lupus patient is having her/his illness under better control and management than ever before. Doctors are successfully tailoring medication now to individual patient need, and the future for the lupus patient looks ever more hopeful.
IS THERE A STRONG MESSAGE FOR FAMILY DOCTORS?Emphatically yes! The many symptoms of lupus, differing from patient to patient, can easily cause the practitioner to lean towards a more comfortable or better-known ailment. Knowledge of the lupus condition is vitally needed for quick and accurate diagnosis that may prevent the onset of major organ damage. IF YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT IT - YOU DON'T DIAGNOSE IT......