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Gene Salvadalena, Executive Director
Gene Salvadalena grew up in the Seattle, Washington area, living there for much of his formative and higher learning years, graduating with a BA in Urban & Regional Planning from Eastern Washington University. His career in industry spanned over 23 years with The Boeing Company in Engineering, Human Resources, and Corporate leadership positions, and a short stint in Organization Development at Gates Learjet. He complimented that experience working for several years at The Charmm'd Foundation, a Chicago area foundation, where he was the Director for Leadership Development helping mentor and coach civic and non-profit leaders from all community sectors.
Since 2001 he and his family have lived in the Cary, Illinois.
Gene's passion has always been helping others, and in giving back to the community, volunteering in many community capacities, and currently serves as the Vice President of the Cary Park District Foundation Board.
He is an ardent sports enthusiast; an active participant in golf, racquetball, and tennis, and a true Chicago and Seattle area sports fan living the dreams of the Cubs, Bears, Seahawks, Huskies and Mariners with amazing couch viewing experiences.
Servant Leadership, organization change, business focus, building strong teams, and helping leaders grow have been both his journey and practice throughout his career. Being at the helm at Home of the Sparrow has provided a unique opportunity to tap into those learnings and help address such a worthwhile cause.


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The Law Offices of Adam Dayan represents parents of children with special needs in pursuing appropriate educational programs and services for their children. We represent children of all different ages who have a wide range of special education needs. It is never too early for a parent to seek help. We encourage parents to become informed early, and we provide guidance through all stages of the special education process.
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My idea is to explore how other countries around the world are dealing with education and special education issues. I'd like to see different successful schools, wherever they may be, up close. I'd like to sit down with directors and administrators. I'd like to speak with government officials who keep a pulse on the education affairs of their communities. I want to learn more about education around the globe through speaking with locals, seeing the schools, and shaking hands with the people responsible for implementing the systems. If you know of any outstanding (public or private) special needs schools in other parts of the world, I'd love to hear about them. If you know any education experts from around the world, I'd love to be introduced to them. Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts or ideas. Read more about my mission.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Amendments to the Commissioner's Regulations
Speech and language services: Some of these amendments have stirred up a bit of controvery, such as the elimination of the minimum speech requirements for (a) students with autism and (b) students who have language disabilities. The old regulations required that "instructional services shall be provided to meet the individual language needs of a student with autism for a minimum of 30 minutes daily in groups not to exceed two, or 60 minutes daily in groups not to exceed six." The highlighted portion is being eliminated and students with autism are not guaranteed any minimum level of services. The change is unsettling because (1) the public schools, which are horribly unequipped to properly educate children with autism, should be looking to enrich their education rather than take away from it, and (2) it has been suggested that this reduction in services is the result of fraudulent activity emanating within the New York State Education Department regarding the delivery of speech services, and the consequences are now being felt locally in the city schools. In addition, the amended regulations which previously provided for a minimum of two 30-minute sessions each week to those students whose disabilities necessitate speech and language services, have now done away with that requirement.
Integrated Co-teaching (ICT, CTT, Inclusion): Typically in this type of class 60% of the students are general education and 40% are special education which would mean that in a class of 24 students, 14 students would be general education and 10 would be special education. Under the current version of the regulations, "the number of [special education] students in such classes shall not exceed 12 students." Under the amended regulations it seems that this number could presumably jump to 14 students. That suggests a larger clas, which would be in line with the current trend of growing class size in NYC public schools.
Other changes include: eliminating the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) and replacing it with the NYSED's Office of Counsel and Office of Special Education; providing that a CSE meeting absolutely "does not include informal or unscheduled conversations with school personnel and conversations on issues such as teaching methodology, lesson plans, or coordination of service provision"; and changing the name of the Office of Mentally Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

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IHTM: I Tried a Skincare Product That Jacked Up My Skin Barrier So Here's How I Handled It
I basically called my mom for help. Except when I say mom, I mean an esthetician.
I'm staying in Berlin for two months. There are a lot of reasons to be crazy-excited about living in this city: the history, the food, the parks, the markets. But — full disclosure — one of the things I am most excited about is being able to go to the drugstore in Germany.
It is of my life's greatest pleasures to browse around the drugstore. Do it in a foreign country and I am in heaven.
What is it about foreign beauty products that is so appealing? With any new beauty product comes the promise of a softer, brighter, shinier version of you. When all the labels are in a language that you don't understand, a layer of mystery is added that makes the promise even more appealing.
Of course we're all grownups here, and we know that there are only so many ways to moisturize and exfoliate. The chances are that you won't find something LIFE-CHANGING. What's even more tragic about the whole endeavor is that if you do find something you really like, you might not be able to repurchase unless online shipping is an option.
But damn it — that will not stop me from raiding the shelves every time I go on holiday!
I'm living in central Berlin with shops right at my doorstep, so this morning, I crossed the street to my local Rossmann to see what treasures I could uncover. I didn't do any research before I arrived; I just followed my instincts about what might work for my skin. Turns out that beauty jargon is an international language; and if I was in doubt, I just read the ingredients.
Here's what I found:
First, I picked up the Konjac sponge and the silicone scrubby pad, two gentle, familiar methods of exfoliation. I was super-excited to see them because they were both so cheap! In Ireland I have seen both in shops for around €6 ($6.50). The Konjac sponge cost €2.49 and the scrubby pad was €1.79.
Now, on to the good stuff. First, I tried out the Schaebens Perfect Skin Beauty Concentrate. These little capsules basically have primer inside. As you can see from the photo below, the concentrate is tinted. There's mica in the formula to make it slightly shimmery.The concentrate contains dimethicone and hyaluronic acid to give you a moisturized, smoothed-out glow.
I didn't love the feel of this when I was putting it on, but after a couple of minutes, my skin felt soft and had a slightly perceptible glow to it. I have very dehydrated skin, so anything with hyaluronic acid is okay with me. I could see myself happily using this as a primer under foundation, and the packaging would be great for traveling. At €1.49 for the packet, I don't really mind that you only get five applications.
Next, I tried the blemish patches from Isana Young. Well, I tried to try them, but then I realized I don't have any active zits at the moment (praise the goddesses). Still, I am looking forward to using these. The stickers themselves are very thin and discreet, as you can see in the picture below, and they contain reliable spot-fighting ingredients such as salicylic acid and tea tree oil.
Again, I was delighted at the value — you get 36 patches for €1.99. Also, how adorable is it that the German word for spot is pickel?
Finally, I tried my first-ever sheet mask! You are all pros with sheet masks, I am sure, but they are surprisingly difficult and expensive to get hold of in Ireland.
I picked this Rival de Loop hydrating mask. My skin felt AMAZING afterwards. The mix of glycerin, aloe, avocado oil and cupuaçu butter made my dehydrated skin sing.
The final thing I have to tell you is that in German drugstores you can buy wine. Amazing.
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Island of many beauties and many adventures, everything you do in Maui comes with a spectacular backdrop which varies from lava flows, to sky scraping waterfalls, to lush jungles, tropical gardens, bamboo forests, peaks, cliffs and of course as near-to-perfect beaches as you'll find. And in our Gurus' opinions the best places to stay in Maui have at least one of these spectacular outlooks.
When it comes to choosing the best places to stay in Maui they're as varied as the kinds of holidays this island is suited for.
Do you want to have an adventure? see the sights? just relax? Knowing the highlights of Maui to recommend really depends on why you've read this far, but some of the unmissable things to see include:
- the Molokini Crater - one of the world's great snorkelling and diving sights,
- Big Beach and the Makena State Park,
- the vast, bare crater of Haleakal? National Park - home to more endangered species than any other park in the U.S.,
- the road between Kahului and Hana - off which you'll find some of the island's most spectacular jungle landscape,
- and you should try and attend a Luau - it's classic, but still a must-do on Maui.
You might also want to surf or windsurf? sea kayak or canoe? parasail? try out a zip line? dive or snorkel? cycle or mountain bike? hike? Maui is a wonderful spot for all of these outdoor pursuits and more.
It's not an obvious consideration when confronted by all this tropical beauty, but Maui is also a great place to eat. Of course the seafood is good, but there's plenty of variety in the local dishes, and enough international imports to keep even the fussiest eaters happy.
But Maui's not just a Summer destination, in Winter you'll be joined in the waters off Makena Bay by humpback whales.
As a year round destination, it's a busy island, so the best places to stay in Maui get booked up well in advance. If you're planning a visit, get organised and reserve ahead.
To escape
- Travaasa Hana is a collection of 70 cottages surrounded by lush jungle, with the odd break in the tropical foliage for a pool, tennis court, croquet lawn and numerous private and communal hot tubs. It gets better though - all of the cottages have ocean views and there's a great local menu.
For romance and adventure
- The Hotel Wailea is on Maui's southern coast, surrounded by 15 acres of tropical gardens. As well as all the local walking it also offers yoga and other fitness classes and there are lovely nearby beaches and a great Mediterranean restaurant.
For a classic resort break
- The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea is ideal if you're looking for a tropical island resort break. There are three beautiful salt water pools, palm trees, sea views, three restaurants, complimentary outrigger canoe hire and plenty of exploring to be done nearby.
Still not sure which is the best place to stay on Maui for you?
- Browse through our list of all the best places to stay on Maui,
- expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Hawaii,
- or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.
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Four Seasons Maui at Wailea 380 rooms from £384Wailea, Maui
This seaside spot is picture perfect. Between three salt pools, 24 hour fitness studios, the three restaurants and countless activities there truly is something for everyone. Rooms are modern and luxurious with sea views. Perfect for relaxing, local beach exploring or romantic island life getaways.Kayaking - Complimentary outrigger canoes for all.Great walks - Walk along Makena Beach State Park.Views - Sea views to die for.Seaside - Hawaii at its finest.
Travaasa Hana 70 rooms from £353Hana, Maui
70 ocean view cottages in 70 acres of lush tropical gardens that house a pool, tennis court, croquet lawn and various private and communal hot tubs. High ceiling and contemporary in decor, rooms are luxurious with private seating and scenic views. The menu is locally inspired and created for all.Bar - Popular with locals.Fishing - See how the fishermen do it with throw net fishing.Views - All cottages have views of the ocean.Great walks - Go see the spectacular waterfalls.
Hotel Wailea 72 rooms from £384Kihei, Maui
Sitting in 15 acres of tropical gardens on the Maui's southern coastline are luxurious and spacious rooms for romantic getaways and adventurous couples. The award winning Capische offers Mediterranean dishes. Fitness and yoga are on tap,the beaches are a must and the setting oozes intimacy and calm.Great walks - Through the tropical gardens and pick the exotic reigional fruit.Remote - Sitting in 15 acres of lush tropical gardens.Views - Stunning views on the sea.Romantic - Designed for couples.


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AASL Trainee Cabin Crew Recruitment 2015-2016
Airline Allied Services Limited (AASL) has released the official notification to recruit the candidates for filling up various vacant cabin crew posts through this drive. AASL invites the online applications from interested and eligible candidates through this notification. Online applications are now available at its official website. Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the cabin crew posts, those applicants may download the application form and fill it with accurate information of the applicant and submit the filled application form on or before the last date. For more information about AASL Trainee Cabin Crew Recruitment 2015-2016 notification details are as follows.
Vacancy details about AASL Trainee Cabin Crew Recruitment 2015-2016:
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Applicants must possess their intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized board.
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ARTICLE I: DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Section 6. Right to work.
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Planned Parenthood Info for Teenshttp://www.plannedparenthood.org/info-for-teens/ This site from the Planned Parenthood Federation of America has information on relationships and sexual health for teens.
GYT - Get Yourself Talking and Get Yourself Testedhttp://www.GYTnow.org This media campaign designed to get young people to talk with their health care providers and partners about the importance of getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancyhttp://www.thenationalcampaign.org/ This site provides teen pregnancy facts, resources, and prevention tips.
American Sexual Health Associationhttp://www.ashastd.org/ This nonprofit organization is dedicated to preventing sexually transmitted diseases and offers hotlines for prevention and control of STDs.
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"...given the central nature of humans in the the function of the urban form, it is reasonable to consider the adaptation of Maslow's needs hierarchy to the field of urban design. Understanding the innate motivations influencing the human inhabitants of the built realm can lead to more humane approaches to the design, development, and revitalization of our cities..."Read More
We Put 31 Artists, 25 Architects and 18 Urban Planners in a Room. Guess What Happens Next. →
Originally published on the Next City Network at NextCity.org
The team: 31 artists and designers, 25 architects and housing experts, 23 community members, 18 urban planners, 11 local foundation and city representatives, 2 landscape architects and between them, eight Next City Vanguards.
The deadline: 24 hours.
The result: Nine distinct sets of ideas, condensed into 10 minute presentations, focused on a bunch of little things that can be done in one month, one year, and three years on Glass Street in East Chattanooga, an area in need and unquestionably deserving of The Next Big Thing Urbanism Workshop, hosted by Chattanooga non-profit Glass House Collective and inspired by the 2014 Next City Vanguard conference held in that city.Read More
Character Counts →
Community character is something that urbanists often refer to. It describes the sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and emotions that a place might draw out of someone: the calm you feel when you look out past a deep porch to see a boat on the river beyond; the surprise scent of the salt marsh at low tide that wafts farther inland than you might have imagined it could; the way the taste of a fried soft-shell crab seems to match the feeling of the sun on your shoulders as the Lowcountry summer quickly approaches.
Community character is also about the quality of the shared social and cultural and natural and physical life of a place, and Beaufort has more character in all respects than most towns could dream of. Nowhere is that more on display than downtown, in Beaufort's historic architecture and natural vistas and community warmth. Downtown Beaufort is where the fabric of our community is kept alive, and working to ensure the character of that community is an organization now in its 29th year here in Beaufort: Main Street Beaufort USA.Read More
New Urbanism: A Building Culture Based on Tradition →
"The Civitas column began as an outlet for a group of people called New Urbanists, explaining how our practices relate to our "civitas," or shared community, here in Beaufort. You might be surprised to learn that by unofficial count, Beaufort has more New Urbanists per capita than anywhere else in the country.
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As a result, most Civitas readers probably already know a New Urbanist, and you may have learned from the source just why we call ourselves by that name. For those who don't, we regret that we are past-due for a brief introduction:"
Zoning Codes: How should Beaufort look? →
"A few generations ago, places looked the way they did because neighbors built the buildings of a community together, in the effective methods handed down without formal regulations. There was no such thing as "traditional zoning,"some sort of rulebook that determined how to construct the buildings that preservationists now refer to as "traditional" in form and style. Instead, communities locally-sourced materials and know-how and responsibility for the built environment. Towns like Beaufort were built slowly, at very high personal investment, with very little to do with today's real estate development industry.
In short, zoning codes did not exist back then; they didn't need to."Read More
Find a problem, design a solution | GOOD →
Originally published on the website and global community at GOOD.is
"...I saw a lot of "canceling out" early in my career as an urban designer. I poured myself into the creation of so many ideas for places that would never come to be, because an elected council member didn't like the architecture in the renderings, or because a newspaper editorial painted the designers as "outsiders" in encouraging dissent, or because a group of competing land owners rallied fear of change in locals. I still remember each one of those losses of opportunity, and I continue to regret that every one of them came without meaningful conversations involving everyone invested..."Read More
How I'm Empowering Everyday Citizens to Create the Communities They Desire | GOOD →
Originally published on the website and global community at GOOD.is
"The alarm goes off. My husband and I get our daughter ready for the school carpool, then make our own commute. Like many of our neighbors, it's a short walk to a shop or office in the village, or (in our case) an even shorter walk to the office above our garage. After school, our daughter has the freedom to roam ample sidewalks and trails, visiting friends and exploring nature. While she is out, my husband and I prepare dinner using herbs and vegetables from our patio garden and local meats and dairy purchased at the neighborhood independent grocer. An after-dinner stroll with the dog, when the weather is nice, often leads to friendly visits with neighbors doing the same."Read More
Guest Post: Designed for Activity →
Originally published on the blog Balance: Words of Wellness for your Balanced Life
"As a follow-up to last week's post where I lamented that few children walk to school in my neighborhood, I asked an urban planner friend to give me her take on the situation. Mallory Baches joins us today at OnBalance.
As an urban designer, I have a responsibility to people's relationships with my work, so I took note when another study attached community form to public health. Published in the upcoming issue of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, you might mistake the scientific findings for common sense: children who live in more walkable communities tend to walk more. Go figure!"Read More
Beaufort, SC City Guide | Design*Sponge →
Originally published on the widely popular lifestyle blog Design*Sponge
"Today's Beaufort, SC City Guide comes to us from Mallory Baches. Ten years ago, Mallory, her husband, daughter, and French bulldog settled into the southern city of Beaufort and quickly fell for the charm of the sea islands. An urban designer and civic specialist, she is the founder and director of The Civic Hub, where she focuses her work on the intersection of urban design and community development. Today, she shares with us the many gems this city has to offer with her extensive guide on the best dining, sites, and activities to enjoy in Beaufort. Thank you for such a wonderful guide Mallory! –Stephanie
Read the full guide after the jump…"Read More
From Commodity to Community →
"...As we systematically outsourced our experience of community, we simultaneously eroded the strength of our actual communities. We lost (or failed to make) connections with those around us, with whom we shared geography or perhaps much more. As the web of social capital became unwoven in our towns and neighborhoods, we made ourselves vulnerable to those factors beyond our community's control. We do not collectively share personal investment in our common place, and we now lack the benefits that a cohesive society can bring..."Read More
How to Be a Vanguard →
"...Reflecting on the experience, I keep coming back to the feeling I got from the first moments spent together in the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative downtown space, which was something along the lines of, "we all speak the same language." I've been to many conferences and I've attended plenty of professional development, but I've found it rare that, in a room full of diverse backgrounds as with the 2013 Vanguards, the group will nonetheless feel an immediate kinship of shared values..."Read More
Why Towns Matter →
"...small towns are often forgotten, in a world where size matters. In fact it is a critical detail in the American narrative, that anyone growing up in a small town can (and as the narrative goes, should) eventually move to the city to make something of themselves, reinforcing the notion that small towns are supposed to be left behind. Think: Jay Gatsby, Howard Roark, Abraham Lincoln, and Mr. Smith.
Still, we shouldn't forget that without all of those great small towns quietly raising fresh new talent for it to then up and leave to the opportunities of the big city, there wouldn't be the narrative to begin with. Towns may seem small and un-noteworthy from the skyscraper view of the city, but they are an unsung breeding ground that serves to first support and later cheer the successes of great people, great ideas, and great changes..."Read More
The Importance of Being Rural →
"...In and of themselves, the principles of New Urbanism support rural land conservation simply by the nature of compact mixed-use development achieving higher densities than conventional suburban sprawl, therefore reducing open land consumption. But the Charter of New Urbanism, the document which lays out the principles of the movement, goes much deeper in specific support for the conservation of natural environments:
The Congress for the New Urbanism views disinvestment in central cities, the spread of placelesssprawl, increasing separation by race and income, environmental deterioration, loss of agricultural lands and wilderness, and the erosion of society's built heritage as one interrelated community-building challenge."Read More
Introducing Sea Islands 2050 →
"...Sea Islands 2050's mission is to develop, advocate, and implement the goals and supporting strategies needed to achieve full-spectrum sustainability. Partnering with local organizations, parallel initiatives, key stakeholders, and fellow communities, Sea Islands 2050 cultivates collective investment in a common vision, focusing on the critical environmental, social, and economic issues impacting the long-term potential of our region and its citizens, present and future.
Put simply, our objective is to help our community achieve full-spectrum sustainability by the year 2050..."Read More
Building Resilient Communities →
"...But resiliency takes the idea of "community" further, to not just the streets, blocks, homes, stores and churches of a place, but to how those elements work together. Resiliency addresses the extent to which those elements (and the people they are made up of) are working towards similar goals..."Read More
Windows →
"...Windows are generally one of three types: fixed, hung and casement. Fixed windows do not open, hung windows slide up or down, and casement windows open outwards. Windows were single-glazed until the 19th century, meaning that the panes of windows were a single thickness of glass. With industrialization came innovations in energy conservation, and window manufacturers began to use double-glazing, with the sealed space between the two layers of glass acting as insulation..."Read More
A Matter of Style: Richardsonian Romanesque →
"...The Romanesque Revival style is characterized by masonry construction and the general use of the semi-circular arch for all wall openings and decoration. Asymmetrical organization, both in plan and elevation, is common to the style. Belt courses, or decorative stone courses that run horizontal across the entire building or major portions of it, are also prevalent. Falling just below the eaves, arcaded corbel tables are often found on the gabled facades of revival churches. Finally, medieval ornaments such as quatrefoil windows and geometric brickwork are often a part of the revival style..."Read More
The Arts & Crafts Style →
"...The principles of the Arts & Crafts movement include the simplification of life and a focus on the natural. Out of this comes an interest in forms and materials found in, and relating to, nature. Buildings often have a rustic focus on the earth and the hearth, and most Arts & Crafts buildings are single-family residences..."Read More
Facing -- And Fitting In With -- The Music →
"...It is not often that the new urbanism is associated with rock royalty, but it happened this past January in Asbury Park, N.J. The new urbanism came to Asbury Park in the form of a charrette team from DPZ led by Andrés Duany..."Read More
Details: Shopfronts →
"...For the small businesses often associated with the mixed-use building type, using the shopfront to its fullest potential is the best way to advertise. There are very simple design elements that make a significant difference in the impression a shopfront makes..."Read More


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Welcome to the new site. Due to difficulties with PayPal over my latest theme, OS X Lion Ultimatum, I will now no longer be using the service. You should be able to find all the info you need about my themes here. I will edit this website and make it more detailed in the future, right now it is just a proof of concept.
MAJOR UPDATE: This store was based around Google Checkout integration, a service that Google has stopped supporting. Due to this, the SirTimothy1 Mobile Store is closed until a suitable replacement can be implemented. In the meantime, you can find all the themes that I was selling here on the Cydia Store.


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Ricky Gervais Must Host an Awards Show
Couldn't they at least get him for the Tonys?
A year ago, the day after last year's mostly awful, N.P.H.-less Emmys, we begged Hollywood to let Ricky Gervais — by far the funniest part of that ceremony — host an awards show, maybe even the Oscars (this was before we knew Hugh Jackman was an option). And he was even reportedly asked about his availability by Oscar producers, but he turned them down because he was "scared," claiming, "I don't think I'd get the freedom I needed [as a host]." Still, he appeared again on last night's Emmys, heroically enlivening the ceremony's slow middle with a funny bit about the relative attractiveness of TV actors ("The thing about the Oscars is they've got film stars there, with their jawlines and chiseled looks, making me feel bad. But in this room, I'm probably above average ... Steve Carell is considered handsome — think of that!"). It's understandable, we guess, that he doesn't want the pressure that comes with emceeing something as scrutinized and attractively attended as the Academy Awards. But now that Neil Patrick Harris has graduated to the Emmys, couldn't Gervais at least host the Tonys? Click for video.


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May 26, 2013 (CHICAGO) --On Friday, May 31, 2013, The One Million Degrees organization celebrates student empowerment through higher education, and it's inviting everyone to honor successful low-income community college students at its 6th Annual Food and Wine Tasting.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is the honorary chair of the event, and Willis North America will receive the 2013 OMD Civic Award, for their commitment to the cause of student empowerment through higher education. Jessica Rosenberg with One Million Degrees and Chef John Vermiglio, Chef de Cuisine, Billy Sunday, came into our ABC 7 studio to tell us about the organization and the festival, and to show us a great recipe.
One Million Degrees' 6th Annual Food & Wine Tasting
Friday, May 31, 2013
6 - 11 p.m.
Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th Street. Chicago, IL 60609
Admission: Tickets Start at $350; buy them at: www.events.org/creg.aspx?e=41941&m=10
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Here is a super quick, easy, and healthy way to scratch that chocolate itch!
Melt 2-4 oz of unsweetened chocolate over low heat (I prefer Ghirardelli's unsweetened 100% Cacao).
Grind about 4-5 tsp of Truvia in a coffee grinder and add to melted chocolate (adjust to taste).
Add a dash of vanilla.
Stir in about 1/3 cup cream to the chocolate. Have no fear, your chocolate might clump up initially. Just add more cream (heavy cream is best, but use what you have) until it "de-clumps".
Add your favorites nuts and stir.
For a slab, just line a pan with parchment paper and spread the chocolate mixture flat. For "clusters", use a spoon and create blobs. Doesn't that sound lovely? Blobs of chocolate. Anything chocolate sounds lovely.
Place in refrigerator for an hour or so. The freezer also works, but makes it a littler more difficult to eat. I love it regardless. For an added treat, "roast" your nuts on the stovetop for a couple of minutes with butter and salt.
Still wondering how in the world you're supposed to lose weight eating butter and heavy cream? Follow my blog and enjoy eating your way trim and healthy!
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OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, today launched My Giving Moment, a national multimedia campaign that encourages Canadians to discover and seize their "giving moments" and then act on them. This campaign, inspired by His Excellency, is part of an ongoing effort to foster Canadian giving and build a smarter and more caring nation.
"We are a country that cares and, as Canadians, it's in our DNA to give," said His Excellency. "We have built communities based on neighbour helping neighbour. Big or small, every gesture counts, because when we help in any way, we are lifting someone else's spirit. I hope that this campaign will encourage Canadians to find their own giving moments and pass them on to others—whether in time, talent or money."
My Giving Moment will encourage Canadians to give back to their communities, neighbours, charities and causes. To participate, Canadians are invited to visit the campaign website at www.mygivingmoment.ca to share their personal "giving moment" or to browse for ideas on how to give. Participants can also challenge others and share their ideas on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, by using the hashtag #givingmoment. The campaign will also feature television and online advertising as well as public relations initiatives.
Inspired by His Excellency's vision, leaders from the corporate, community and media sectors have come together to support the campaign, partnering with the Rideau Hall Foundation.
They all share the Governor General's commitment to giving as the key to creating a smarter and more caring Canada.
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Recently, the plastic bag industry gave significant campaign contributions to key legislators leading up to the vote on AB 1998 -- California's statewide bill to ban plastic bags. Through these timely donations and intense lobbying, the plastic industry was able to defeat the bill. And these same lobbyists continue to spread misinformation to confuse consumers. Read Save The Bay's Myth vs. Fact sheet to see the plastics industry's lies debunked.
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Katy Perry and John Mayer appeared together for their first TV interview as a couple on Tuesday (17Dec13) to debut the video for their new duet, Who You Love.
The singers, who have been dating on-and-off since August, 2012, paid a visit to the New York studios of breakfast show Good Morning America, and Mayer couldn't stop gushing about how great an experience it was to work with the busy Roar hitmaker.
Mayer said, "That's the thing about working with someone you love. You get to see them. I had to put a video together just to see my girlfriend."
The rocker also praised Perry's work ethic, adding, "She is a superstar for a reason."
The TV appearance occurred just days after Mayer admitted he had had doubts about collaborating with his leading lady, because he feared it would wreck their romance.
He explained, "I had this idea that just sat around for a while and I thought, 'Maybe I'll finish it some day' and I played it for (record producer) Don Was who was producing the record with me and he said, 'Get Katy to sing on it'.
"Now, he could say that because he doesn't have to worry about all the hang ups that I'd have to worry about... She was an artist in the studio and partner out of the studio. (But) it was really professional... There was a moment where she was like, 'Let me just go through it once', and the way I work is, 'Let's get this and that and that' and she was like, 'Let me try it my way.'"


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Little Latin Lesson
Cicero, Pro Archia Poeta (In Defense of the Poet Archias) 7.16, on the study of literature:Newer› ‹Older
For other relaxations of the mind aren't suitable for all times, all ages, all places. But these studies nourish youth, divert old age, charm us when things go well, offer a refuge and consolation when things go badly, delight us at home, are not a hindrance away from home, serve as our companions through the night, on journeys, in rural retreats.
nam ceterae neque temporum sunt neque aetatum omnium neque locorum: haec studia adolescentiam alunt, senectutem oblectant, secundas res ornant, adversis perfugium ac solacium praebent, delectant domi, non impediunt foris, pernoctant nobiscum, peregrinantur, rusticantur.Don't skip over the Latin. Instead, linger over it and try to pick out words that look familiar to you. A paragraph of Latin like this has a familiar and comfortable look to it. Even if you can't read it yet, you can at least recognize many words that remind you of other words you already know:
- ceterae (other), cf. etc. = et cetera (and other things)
- temporum (times), cf. temporary
- locorum (places), cf. local
- studia (pursuits), cf. studies
- adolescentiam (youth), cf. adolescent
- ornant (decorate), cf. ornament
- adversis (difficult), cf. adverse
- solacium (consolation), cf. solace
- delectant (delight), cf. delectable
- domi (at home), cf. domestic
- impediunt (be in the way), cf. impediment
- pernoctant (last through the night), cf. nocturnal
- peregrinantur (go on a trip), cf. peregrination
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COLOMBO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares fell to their lowest close in more than four months on Tuesday as persisting uncertainty over a proposed tax reform bill dragged down blue chips.
The Colombo stock index fell 0.39 percent, or 25.21 points, to 6,395.32, its lowest close since April 18.
The index shed 4.1 percent since July 27 through Tuesday and has fallen in 16 out of 18 sessions due to lacklustre corporate earnings in the June quarter and speculation that the new tax reform bill might impose a tax on stock trading.
"Market slipped a bit with lower-than-expected results and overall negative sentiment on tax worries," said Hussain Gani, deputy CEO at Softlogic Stockbrokers.
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However, foreign investors bought into the island nation's risky assets in the session.
Foreign investors bought shares worth a net 78.4 million rupees ($512,586) on Tuesday, extending the year-to-date net foreign inflow to 27.8 billion rupees worth of shares.
Turnover was 419.4 million rupees, less than half of this year's daily average of around 866.5 million rupees.
Shares of conglomerate John Keells Holdings Plc fell 0.7 percent, while Melstacorp Ltd lost 1.7 percent and Hemas Holdings Plc ended 1.4 percent weaker. ($1 = 152.9500 Sri Lankan rupees) (Reporting by Ranga Sirilal and Shihar Aneez; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)


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Anxiety disorders are major causes of morbidity and in some cases, mortality, in the US population in general, and in the Veteran population, specifically. The goal of the proposed project is to identify genes influencing susceptibility for anxiety disorders, especially panic disorder (PD) and social phobia (SocP), and anxiety traits. In previous work we collected a set of anxiety disorder extended pedigrees ascertained through probands with PD, and completed genome wide linkage scans for several anxiety traits. Recently we focused on association paradigms, and identified RGS2 as a gene that can influence anxiety phenotypes, and CNTNAP2 as a gene that can affect selective mutism risk. We have also focused on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with several frequently-cited publications on GxE interaction and PTSD. In the past funding period, we were able to take advantage of a large sample of subjects recruited for NIH-funded substance dependence studies, in which we obtained comprehensive diagnostic information, including anxiety disorder diagnoses. We propose to continue our investigations in already-collected clinical material, and by continuing collection of a set of college-age subjects ascertained by Dr. Murray Stein (UCSD &San Diego VA) (presently, >1800 subjects). These are projects and collaborations of demonstrated productivity. Our prior efforts have left us with a good clinical resource for identifying anxiety disorder risk genes (1084 PD patients and 795 SocP patients, excluding subjects with those diagnoses in the San Diego sample).For this work we will employ control subjects already recruited via other NIH-funded projects: presently we have 1,020 screened European-American, and 832 screened African-American, control subjects. At VA Connecticut, we will collect 120 new SSADDA-ascertained DSM-IV PD and SocP subjects yearly, a total of 480 subjects - a recruitment rate consistent with what we have achieved previously. These subjects, together with PD and SocP subjects already ascertained and enumerated above, will leave us with an adequately-powered case-control sample. At UCSD, our collaborator will collect for each of the following 4 years: 150 students with range of anxiety-related traits measured, 20 patients with panic disorder, and 40 patients with SocP (i.e. 600 trait-anxiety subjects, 80 PD subjects, and 160 SocP subjects over the course of the project). This will leave us with a total of >2400 trait anxiety subjects. We have obtained preliminary SocP GWAS data based on a sample size of 250 affected (and a much larger set of unaffected). We propose to expand the social phobia GWAS by 300 additional subjects. This will still be a modest-sized sample, however, should provide interesting new leads, and provide the basis to permit genotyping of our full SocP sample (Years 1 and 2). In Years 3 and 4, we will accomplish exomic sequencing of 150 affected subjects (planning to compare these with at least 300 control subjects available elsewhere). We have completed exome sequencing for 20 PD samples, 12 selected from a single pedigree and 8 unrelated selected from 8 additional pedigrees. Our preliminary analysis of these data will prepare us for dealing with the large data set that will result from 150 additional subjects and data handling and analysis issues specific to next-gene sequencing. Finally, possibly-associated common variants (identified through GWAS) and rare variants (identified through exome sequencing) will be genotyped in the entire anxiety sample (categorical diagnoses and trait anxiety). This project has been highly productive to date, in its application of linkage and association paradigms to identify chromosomal regions likely to harbor genes influencing risk for anxiety disorders and for anxiety-related traits. Continuation of this work would build on the already-valuable sample collection and accumulation of knowledge and expertise on genetic analysis of anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders cause substantial morbidity in the VA system and are associated with increased medical morbidity. A better understanding the pathophysiological basis of these disorders could therefore help to improve the lives of many thousands of Veterans. Social phobia is often a lifetime disorder. Patients with social phobia and panic disorder exhibit high levels of functional impairment. We will try to delineate the genetic bases for these disorders. Successful completion of this task would have implications for improved treatment through several mechanisms, including improved understanding of disease pathophysiology leading to better medication and prophylaxis;the potential to perform prenatal diagnosis;and improved diagnostic categorization and subtyping. Improved knowledge about genetic substrates of these disorders may also improve our knowledge about other disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
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- 1 1/2 pounds baby red or yellow potatoes, roughly cut into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 to 4 sprigs thyme, leaves picked and chopped
- 1 lemon, half thinly sliced and half juiced, divided
- 1/3 cup EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon or grainy mustard
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Preheat a grill to medium-heat. Scatter the potatoes in an 8-inch disposable aluminum baking tray and toss with the garlic, thyme, lemon slices, a drizzle of EVOO and some salt and pepper. Cover the tray with aluminum foil and place on the grill until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes if placed directly on the grill or 40 minutes if on the upper rack.
While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together the remaining EVOO, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss the potatoes in while theyre still warm, giving them a good stir to evenly coat. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature, garnished with scallions.


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Weight loss or fitness is probably one of the most crucial issues of our modern life. Since obesity becomes a huge problem of our society that brings lots of ailments with it, people are getting more and more conscious about losing weight and keeping their body in proper shape. This is the reason why more and more companies have lunched new products that can help to lose weight. There are lots of devices that are claimed to do miracles in weight loss. However, not all of these claims are true and the most recent example of these falls claims is one that is made with Ab Circle Pro. This is a fitness device and the makers of this device claim that people can melt inches and pounds from their body by doing exercise on this device only for 3 minutes. The makers also claim that a 3 minutes workout on this weight loss device can be as effective as a half-an-hour general abdominal workout.
Now, here lies the problem. Federal Trade Commission or FTC files charges against such claim since they feel this is a completely falls claim. Not any weight loss device has the power to lose weight or melt pounds within 3 minutes. Hence the claim that is made by the company of Ab Circle Pro is totally wrong and deceptive. It misguides the general buyers. So another weight loss FTC claim is changed against this company.
Normally, we all are aware about the fact that weight loss is a long lasting process and it cannot be done overnight. You can shade several pounds after few days but certainly not after few minutes. However, According to Ab Circle Pro commercials, which aired from 2009 to 2010, the device is capable of helping you to lose weight within minutes. You could lose up to 10 pounds in only 2 weeks by having a 3 minute workout daily on this device, which is equivalent to 100 sit-ups.
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This episode explores the poetry and prose of Delmore Schwartz, a poet who found the entire course of his life reshaped by the colossal force of the Great Depression. Special thanks to our guest, poet and author Craig Morgan Teicher. You can read his work here: http://bit.ly/1NQVLmq You can read Schwartz's work in the brand new collection, "Once and For All: The Best of Delmore Schwartz." http://www.ndbooks.com/book/once-and-for-all-the-best-of-delmore-schwartz/ You can read his great poem, "Tired and Unhappy, You Think of Houses" here: http://bit.ly/1NQVm3i You can listen to Gluck's "Deh! Placatevi con me" here: http://bit.ly/1QPth78 You can read the English translation of the opera here: http://bit.ly/1SYrGn4 You can read an adapted, expanded and hyperlinked transcript of this podcast on Medium: http://bit.ly/1X91uGm This episode also included music by Kevin MacLeod. Anamalie Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Read more »


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As the dust begins to settle on last month's monumental vote to leave the European Union, neither Britain or the rest of Europe are any closer to knowing what the relationship between Britain and the EU will be.
Many people are also questioning what Human Rights protections will be in place when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
Shortly after the result of the vote was clear, David Cameron announced his decision to step down as Prime Minister. He had supported a Remain vote and with his newly negotiated EU deal for the UK failing to convince the electorate to stay in the EU, many felt he had no choice but to resign.
This sparked a Tory leadership race, but due to various factors the contest did not go to the Tory membership and Theresa May was elected leader of the party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
However, many commentators are concerned about Mrs May's past record on Human Rights. May is one of the longest serving Home Secretaries of recent times and supported repealing the Human Rights Act.
The Guardian has reported that Theresa May said, "It isn't the EU we should leave but the ECHR [European court of human rights] and the jurisdiction of its courts."
Martha Spurrier, a Human Rights lawyer who works for Liberty, has urged Theresa May to keep the Human Rights Act.
The Human Rights Act provides basic protections to all and helps to ensure that the most vulnerable, including those who are detained whilst seeking refugee status in the UK.
Like so many aspects of unwinding decades European Union legislation, there is no way of knowing what the future will hold.


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Montagne Jeunesse was kind enough to send me a generous package of their face masks because there were none in my area. I know, I live in Atlanta, but the only ones I found were a slim selection that never changed. It was pitiful and heartbreaking, because I had tried one of the clay masks before and loved it.
Needless to say, I will be doing all of my ordering online in the future because I am now ADDICTED to these masks. Ho, boy. Let me start from the beginning.
I didn't get pictures of all of the masks because honestly, I was just too eager to dig into them. My apologies. They were a mess afterwards, but the insides were worth it.
This mask was tough to get through at first. It had a really strong smell. Not wholly unpleasant, just a little overwhelming at first. However, after I had the package open for a while, the smell drifted away and I was left with an awesome clay mask.
This one left my skin super hydrated and squeaky clean. It also helped with a couple of blemishes I was battling at the time. It wasn't irritating, like some masks can be, and the aloe made my summer skin feel absolutely fantastic. Like a cool drink of water after a day spent in the pool.
This mask was a blast and a half. My mom was in town, so her and I split the pack (there's tons in these thing, so you can easily share). It was so delightfully exfoliating. It made my skin tingle, and my nose had trouble coping with the spearmint, but it was worth it. The cool sensation, the crystals clearing away a week's worth of dead skin. Even my mom said it felt like a spa facial in a little plastic packet.
And afterwards? My skin was silky soft. All of the natural oils were a breeze to rinse away, but they left my skin softer than ever. Easily one of my favorites, Montagne Jeunesse hit the nail on the head with this combo. A one-two punch for dry, damaged skin.
This sheet mask scared my husband, but I think it felt fantastic. It was super cleansing and smelled like the woods. Seriously, it smelled like pine trees and snow. I don't know how they did it. I left this on while I watched some TV and painted my nails. I patted in the leftovers, and bam. Instantly refreshed skin. It felt nice to take a moment for myself.
Now, for some of the ones I didn't get pictures of.
The pomegranate peel? Fantastic! I put some on my husbands nose and it pulled away some of his worst blackheads. And since was purple, I was able to find and peel off all of those bits and pieces that tend to stick around for the long haul. My skin felt undeniably clean after that mask.
I also share the hot chocolate orange with my best friend, and we both agreed that it felt amazing. It was weird that it warmed up, but once we got used to, it was great. My only complaint is that it was a pain to wash off. My sink looked like it belonged in a haunted house that had never been cleaned. And the next day, I kept noticing spots that I'd missed. I loved the mask, it made my skin ultra soft, but I will probably relegate it to shower use when I can make sure to scrub it all off.
Overall, an extremely pleasant experience. These guys know their skincare. I wasn't disappointed in any of the masks. Not by a long shot. All of the Korean style sheet masks took a while to soak in, but after they did, my skin looked vibrant for days.
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Neal Barnard - Scientific Publications
Scientific Publications
This is a partial listing of scientific publications by Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C. For a more complete listing, visit MEDLINE/Pub Med through the National Library of Medicine at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi.
Barnard ND, Willett WC, Ding EL. The misuse of meta-analysis in nutrition research. JAMA. 2017; Published online September 18, 2017. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.12083.
- Yokoyama Y, Levin SM, Barnard ND. Association between plant-based diets and plasma lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Rev. 2017Published online Aug. 21, 2017.
- Kahleova H, Levin S, Barnard N. Cardio-metabolic benefits of plant-based diets. Nutrients. 2017;9:848-861. Published online Aug. 9, 2017.
Freeman AM, Morris PB, Barnard N, et al. Trending cardiovascular nutrition controversies. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017;69:1172-1187. Published online March 7, 2017.
Barnard ND, Katz DL. Building on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's success: conquering hunger, improving health. Am J Prev Med. 2017;52:S103-S105. Published online Jan. 18, 2017.
Bunner AE, Wells CL, Gonzales J, Agarwal U, Bayat E, Barnard ND. A dietary intervention for chronic diabetic neuropathy pain: a randomized controlled pilot study. Nutrition & Diabetes. 2015;5. Published online May 25, 2015.
Agarwal U, Mishra S, Xu J, Levin S, Gonzales J, Barnard ND. A multicenter randomized controlled trial of a nutrition intervention program in a multiethnic adult population in the corporate setting reduces anxiety and improves quality of life: The GEICO Study. Am J Health Promot. 2015; 4:245-254.
Barnard ND, Levin SM, Yokoyama Y. A systematic review and meta-analysis of changes in body weight in clinical trials of vegetarian diets. J Acad Nutr Diet. Published online on January 21, 2015.
Yokoyama Y, Barnard ND, Levin SM, Watanabe M. Vegetarian diets and glycemic control in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy 2014;4(5):373-382.
Bunner A, Agarwal U, Gonzales JF, Valente F, Barnard ND. Nutrition intervention for migraine: a randomized crossover trial. J of Headache and Pain. 2014;15:69. doi:10.1186/1129-2377-15-69.
Gonzales JF, Barnard ND, Jenkins DJ, et al. Applying the precautionary principle to nutrition and cancer. J Am Coll Nutr. Published ahead of print May 28, 2014.
Barnard ND, Bunner AE, Agarwal U. Saturated and trans fats and dementia: a systematic review. Neurobiol Aging. Published ahead of print May 19, 2014.
Barnard ND, Bush AI, Ceccarelli A, et al., Dietary and lifestyle guidelines for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Neurobiol Aging. Published ahead of print May 16, 2014.
Yokoyama Y, Nishimura K, Barnard ND, et al. Vegetarian diets and blood pressure: a meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. Published online February 24, 2014. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.14547.
Barnard N, Levin S, Trapp C. Meat consumption as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Nutrients. 2014;6:897-910.
Barnard ND. The Physician's Role in Nutrition-Related Disorders: From Bystander to Leader. Virtual Mentor. 2013; 15:367-372. http://virtualmentor.ama-assn.org/2013/04/oped1-1304.html. Accessed April 2, 2013.
Levin SM, Ferdowsian HR, Hoover VJ, Green AA, Barnard ND. A worksite programme significantly alters nutrient intakes. Public Health Nutr. 2010 Jan 15:1-7. [Epub ahead of print]
Ferdowsian HR, Barnard ND. The effects of plant-based diets on plasma lipids. Am J Cardiol. 2009;104:947-956.
- Barnett TD, Barnard ND, Radak TL. Development of symptomatic cardiovascular disease after self-reported adherence to the Atkins Diet. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009;109:1263-1265.
Barnard ND, Cohen J, Jenkins DJ, Turner-McGrievy G, Gloede L, Green A, Ferdowsian H. A low-fat vegan diet and a conventional diabetes diet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a randomized, controlled, 74-week clinical trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;89(suppl):1588S-96S.
Barnard ND, Katcher HI, Jenkins DJA, Cohen J, Turner-McGrievy G. Vegetarian and vegan diets in type 2 diabetes management. Nutr Rev. 2009;67:255-263.
Spencer EH, Ferdowsian HR, Barnard, ND. Diet and acne: a review of the evidence. Int J Dermatol. 2009;48:339-347.
Barnard ND, Gloede L, Cohen J, Jenkins DJA, Turner-McGrievy G, Green AA, Ferdowsian H. A low-fat vegan diet elicits greater macronutrient changes, but is comparable in adherence and acceptability, compared with a more conventional diabetes diet among individuals with type 2 diabetes. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009;109:263-272.
Barnard ND, Noble EP, Ritchie T, Cohen J, Jenkins DJA, Turner-McGrievy G, Gloede L, Ferdowsian H. D2 Dopamine receptor Taq1A polymorphism, body weight, and dietary intake in type 2 diabetes. Nutrition. 2009;25:58-65.
Turner-McGrievy GM, Barnard ND, Cohen J, Jenkins DJA, Gloede L, Green AA. Changes in nutrient intake and dietary quality among participants with type 2 diabetes following a low-fat vegan diet or a conventional diabetes diet for 22 weeks. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008;108:1636-1645.
Stoick KM, Erickson MA, Sandusky CB, Barnard ND. Detection of PhIP in grilled chicken entrées at popular chain restaurants throughout California. Nutrition and Cancer. 2008;60:592-602.
- Ferdowsian HR, Barnard ND, Hoover V, Cohen J. Effectiveness of a worksite-based vegan diet program (abstract). Diabetes. 2008;57(suppl 1):A471.
Lanou A, Barnard ND. The dairy and weight loss hypothesis: an evaluation of the clinical trials. Nutr Rev. 2008;66:272-279.
Turner-McGrievy GM, Barnard ND, Scialli AR. A two-year randomized weight loss trial comparing a vegan diet to a more moderate low-fat diet. Obesity. 2007;15:2276-2281.
Berkow SE, Barnard ND, Saxe GA, Ankerberg-Nobis T. Diet and survival after prostate cancer diagnosis. Nutr Rev. 2007,65:391-403.
Ferdowsian H, Barnard ND. The role of diet in breast and prostate cancer survival. Ethn Dis. 2007;17(suppl 21):S2-18-S2-22.
Even MS, Sandusky CB, Barnard ND, Mistry J, Sinha MK. Development of a novel ELISA for human insulin using monoclonal antibodies produced in serum-free cell culture medium. Clin Biochem. 2007;40:98-103.
Barnard ND, Cohen J, Jenkins DJ, Turner-McGrievy G, Gloede L, Jaster B, Seidl K, Green AA, Talpers S. A low-fat, vegan diet improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in a randomized clinical trial in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diab Care. 2006;29:1777-1783.
Even MS, Sandusky CB, Barnard ND. Serum-free hybridoma culture: ethical scientific and safety considerations. Trends in Biotechnology. 2006;24:105-108.
Berkow S, Barnard ND. Vegetarian diets and weight status. Nutr Rev. 2006;64:175-188.
Reilly JK, Lanou AJ, Barnard ND, Seidl K, Green AA. Acceptability of soymilk as a calcium-rich beverage in elementary school children. J Am Dietetic Assoc. 2006;106:590-593.
Barnard ND, Scialli AR, Turner-McGrievy G, Lanou AJ, Glass J. The effects of a low-fat, plant-based dietary intervention on body weight, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity. Am J Med. 2005;118:991-997.
Lanou A, Barnard ND, Berkow S. Calcium, dairy products, and bone health in children and young adults: A re-evaluation of the evidence. Pediatrics. 2005;115:736-743.
Berkow S, Barnard ND. Blood pressure regulation and vegetarian diets. Nutr Rev. 2005;63:1-8.
Balcombe JP, Barnard ND, Sandusky C. Laboratory routines cause animal stress. Contemporary Topics. 2004;43:42-51.
- Barnard ND, Scialli, Turner-McGrievy GM, Lanou AJ. Acceptability of a very-low-fat, vegan diet compares favorably to a more moderate low-fat diet in a randomized, controlled trial. J Cardiopulm Rehab. 2004;24:229-235.
Turner-McGrievy GM, Barnard ND, Scialli AR, Lanou AJ. Effects of a low-fat, vegan diet and a Step II diet on macro- and micronutrient intakes in overweight, postmenopausal women. Nutrition. 2004;20:738-746.
Berkow S, Barnard ND. Blood pressure regulation and vegetarian diets. Nutr Rev 2004, in press.
Lanou A, Barnard ND, Berkow S. Calcium, dairy products, and bone health in children and young adults: A re-evaluation of the evidence. Pediatrics 2004.
Jenkins DJA, Kendall CWC, Marchie A, Jenkins AL, Augustin LSA, Ludwig DS,Barnard ND, Anderson JW. Type 2 diabetes and the vegetarian diet. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;78:610S-616S.
Barnard ND, Kaufman SR. Animal research is wasteful and misleading. Sci Am 1997;276:64–6.
Outwater JL, Nicholson A, Barnard ND. Dairy products and breast cancer: the IGF-I, estrogen, and bGH hypothesis. Med Hypoth 1997;48:453–61.
Haapapuro ER, Barnard ND, Simon M. Animal waste used as livestock feed: dangers to human health. Prev Med 1997;26:599–602.
Barnard ND, Nicholson A. Beliefs about dietary factors in breast cancer prevention among American women, 1991 to 1995. Prev Med 1997;26:109–13.
Wolfe M, Barnard ND, McCaffrey SM. Animal laboratory exercises in medical school curricula. ATLA 1996;24, 953–6.
Barnard ND, Akhtar A, Nicholson A. Factors that facilitate compliance to lower fat intake. Arch Fam Med 1995;4:153–8.
Barnard ND, Nicholson A, Howard JL. The medical costs attributable to meat consumption. Prev Med 1995;24:646–55.
Barnard ND. Human experiments: redrawing ethical boundaries. Appl Clin Trials 1994;3:34–6.
Butrum R, Barnard ND, Campbell TC, et al. Diet, nutrition and cancer in health care reform: a position paper of the American Institute for Cancer Research. American Institute for Cancer Research, Washington, DC, August 1994.
Barnard ND, Scherwitz LW, Ornish D. Adherence and acceptability of a low-fat, vegetarian diet among patients with cardiac disease. J Cardiopulm Rehab 1992;12:423–31.
Barnard ND. Prevention must take priority. Medical World News, June 27, 1988, p. 60.
- Barnard ND, Hou S. Inherent stress: the tough life in lab routine. Lab Animal, Sept. 1988, 21–7.
Gabel RH, Barnard ND, Norko M, O'Connell RA. AIDS presenting as mania. Comprehensive Psychiatry 1986;27(3):251–4.
Sotsky SM, Barnard ND, Docherty J. The antidepressant efficacy of imipramine in outpatient studies. Presented at the World Congress of Psychiatry, Vienna, Austria, July 11, 1983.
Barnard ND. Prevention must take priority. Medical World News, June 27, 1988, p. 60.
Barnard ND, Hou S. Inherent stress: the tough life in lab routine. Lab Animal, Sept. 1988, 21–7.
Gabel RH, Barnard ND, Norko M, O'Connell RA. AIDS presenting as mania. Comprehensive Psychiatry 1986;27(3):251–4.
Sotsky SM, Barnard ND, Docherty J. The antidepressant efficacy of imipramine in outpatient studies. Presented at the World Congress of Psychiatry, Vienna, Austria, July 11, 1983.
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|IFF Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2011 Results
Full Year Local Currency Sales Up 4%, Reported Sales Increased 6%
Full Year Adjusted Operating Profit Grew 11%, Reported Operating Profit Up 3%
Full Year Adjusted EPS Increased 11%, Reported EPS Flat
For the full year, the Company reported revenue of
"Our ability to achieve our long-term financial targets for the second
consecutive year demonstrates the team's aptitude for successfully
executing our strategy and navigating through a challenging operating
environment," said IFF Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Tough added, "Thanks to the focus and dedication of the organization, we delivered progress in several key areas. We continued to leverage our geographic reach to capture the growth potential of the emerging markets, to strengthen our innovation platform to deliver differentiating products, and to maximize our portfolio to improve the underperforming areas of our business. I'm proud of all our employees, each of whom played a role in achieving our results, and I remain confident in our ability to continue to navigate through these uncertain times as we strive to achieve our long-term targets in 2012."
Flavors Business Unit
Local currency sales in the fourth quarter increased eight percent over
the prior year period as double-digit growth in the emerging markets
continued to drive results. In the developed markets of
Operating profit decreased
Fragrances Business Unit
Local currency sales in the fourth quarter declined three percent as growth in the emerging markets was offset by lower sales to the developed markets. In Fine Fragrance & Beauty Care, results were pressured, despite strong performances in Hair Care and Toiletries, as Fine Fragrance volumes declined. Functional Fragrance results were strong as new business wins and price increases drove growth across all categories. Fragrance Ingredients was most challenged, as price increases to reduce the impact of higher raw material costs continued to have an adverse effect on volume.
Operating profit decreased
Sales performance by region and product category follows:
Fourth Quarter 2011 Highlights
Flavors Business Unit
Local currency sales for the full year 2011 increased nine percent
year-over-year led by double-digit growth in the emerging markets and
mid-single-digit growth in the developed markets. Overall performance
was once again driven by new business wins and increased volumes with
existing customers. In
Operating profit increased by
Fragrances Business Unit
Local currency sales for the full year 2011 declined one percent against a record 16 percent increase in the prior year. Fine Fragrance & Beauty Care was challenged by a very strong year-ago comparison of 26 percent, as new business wins and higher prices were more than offset by volume declines. Functional Fragrance results were solid, led by new business across all categories and higher pricing. Fragrance Ingredients results declined year-over-year against an 18 percent year-ago comparison, as volumes were impacted by pricing actions.
Operating profit declined by
Sales performance by region and product category follows:
Full Year 2011 Highlights
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the time of such statements and does not undertake or plan to update or
revise them as more information becomes available or to reflect changes
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