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The term "diastrophic" is Greek and means "crooked". Although diastrophic dysplasia occurs in most countries, the highest prevalence is found in Finland (1 in 33,000) where the carrier rate in the population is 1 – 2% (3). The incidence in non-Finnish populations is considerably lower, being 1 in 500,000 live births (6).
Diastrophic dysplasia is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, with very wide variability of phenotypic expression. Approximately 5% of cases constitute new mutations (6).
Diastrophic dysplasia is caused by a mutation in the gene coding for a sulfate transporter protein that is essential for normal cartilage function. This protein is called DTDST and was first identified by Hastbacka and colleagues in 1994 (1). The gene is located on chromosome 5 (5q31-q34). Mutations in the same gene are responsible for lethal chondrodysplasias.
Proteoglycans are complex molecules that absorb water and facilitate load bearing in articular cartilage. Reduction in sulfate transporter concentrations in chondrocytes causes undersulfation of the proteoglycan matrix and predisposes individuals to early degenerative joint disease. Diastrophic dysplasia affects chondrocyte function in the growth plate, epiphyseal region and other areas such as the trachea.
The physical characteristics of diastrophic dysplasia include a short limbed form of disproportionate short stature. Both joint dislocations and joint contractures can be present. Intelligence is typically average.
Face and Skull
- narrow nasal bridge and broad midportion of the nose
- long and broad philtrum
- high, broad forehead
- square jaw
- cleft palate in approximately 50% of children
- capillary hemangiomas called an "Angel's kiss" can be present in the midforehead region. They will disappear or fade with time.
- in the majority of patients in first 2 weeks of life, cystic swellings of the ear appear but resolve spontaneously, resulting in the characteristic "cauliflower ear" deformity.
Arms and Legs:
- shortening of limbs
- "Hitchhiker's thumb." Due to poor development of the bone supporting the thumb, the main thumb joint deviates outwards
- limited movement of the fingers due to symphalangism
- dislocations of the elbow and shoulder
- dislocated kneecap
- clubfoot
- abnormal gait
- weight bearing on balls of feet and toes with compensatory knee and hip flexion
What Are the X-Ray Characteristics?
The radiographic features of Diastrophic Dysplasia include short and broad long bones of the limbs. The metaphyses are flared and crescent-shaped, and flattened epiphyses are typical. The epiphyses of the proximal tibias are triangular and larger than those of the distal femoral epiphyses. The metacarpals, metatarsals, and phalanges are deformed and shortened. Cervical kyphosis and thoracolumbar kyphoscoliosis are characteristic at different ages. There is a moderate narrowing of the interpediculate distances within the lower lumbar segments of spine. The hips are either partially or completely dislocated.
The condition is typically recognized at birth based on physical and radiographic evaluation. Milder variants or atypical cases may not be diagnosed until a later age. If suspicions arise during a prenatal ultrasound, molecular testing can be done from an amniocentesis sample.
In parents who already have children with diastrophic dysplasia, an ultrasound scan or molecular genetic testing (using DNA from amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling) in the first trimester of pregnancy offers the possibility of prenatal diagnosis of this condition.
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Cervical kyphosis is present in 30 – 50% of individuals. It is due to hypoplasia of the vertebral bodies and progressive degenerative changes in the intervertebral joints. Kyphosis can be sufficiently severe and will cause a predisposition to spinal cord compression and quadriplegia (weakness of all 4 extremities and incontinence). Short, sharply angulated curves are associated with severe kyphosis and increase the incidence of neurological abnormalities. Surgery may be necessary to alleviate the spinal cord compression in the neck. A halo and vest device is usually employed after surgery to support the neck until stable fusion is achieved. Occasionally, the kyphosis will resolve spontaneously.
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Scoliosis, although not apparent at birth, will become severe as weight bearing increases. The curves usually develop around 5 years of age but can develop even before walking age. The spine curvature causes trunk deformity and barrel chest. Three distinct patterns of scoliosis occur: early progressive, idiopathic-type and mild non-progressive. Kyphoscoliosis occurs frequently (up to 90% of patients) in the lumbar region of the spine. Lumbar lordosis is increased due to exaggerated thoracic kyphosis and concomitant hip flexion contractures (hip joint is fixed with the thigh bent forwards).
Severe Clubfoot
Severe clubfoot is almost always present and typically requires surgical release. Surgery is usually undertaken around 1-year of age, to enable the child to start walking. In spite of early intervention, recurrence of the foot deformity is common and an osteotomy may become necessary. Special shoes are oftentimes required.
Progressive Subluxation
Progressive subluxation of the hips occurs because the soft articular cartilage is unable to perform its normal function of load bearing. Superimposed joint contractures around the hips and knees lead to restricted movement and deformity. If the deformity interferes with walking, an osteotomy is performed around the hips or knees. Due to the intrinsic cartilage abnormality, degenerative joint disease (arthritis) is common. Flexion deformities are pronounced. Knees are dislocated. Hip or knee replacement surgery is usually necessary in early to mid-adult life and typically has successful results.
Respiratory Obstruction
Respiratory obstruction, including laryngeal stenosis, may occur in newborns. The mortality rate due to respiratory distress can approach 25% in early infancy.
Hypoplastic Cartilage
Hypoplastic cartilage in the trachea and larynx causes voice abnormalities and breathing difficulty.
Small Auditory Canals
Small auditory canals are characteristic, but this does not usually impair hearing. However, deformity of the middle ear ossicles can result in
hearing loss.
In infancy, it is important to be regularly monitored by a pediatric orthopedic surgeon so that future problems of the feet and spine can be managed and possibly evaded. Surgery is usually performed before walking age to correct foot deformities.
Later in life, patients must look out for worsening foot deformities, progressive curvature of the spine, and hip pain in early adult life (due to arthritis). Common surgical procedures intended to correct these problems include an osteotomy of the foot or lower leg (to achieve a plantigrade foot) or hip replacement surgery (for progressive degenerative arthritis).
Occasionally, spinal cord compression in the neck can lead to quadriparesis, resulting in a loss of limb function. Symptoms to watch for include a loss of walking or reduced endurance, altered sensations in the arms and legs, or incontinence. Oftentimes patients undergo spinal fusion surgery in the neck or lower back, along with decompression of the spinal cord.
Generally all skeletal dysplasias warrant multidisciplinary attention. Regular assessment by an orthopedist, geneticist, pediatrician, dentist, neurologist, and physical therapist will provide the most comprehensive treatment.
- Hastbacka, J.; Sistonen, P.; Kaitila, I.; Weiffenbach, B.; Kidd, K. K.; de la Chapelle, A. : A linkage map spanning the locus for diastrophic dysplasia (DTD). Genomics 11: 968-973, 1991.
- Jones, Kenneth L. Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders. 2006.
- Poussa, Mikko. Merikanto, Juhani. Ryoppy, Soini. Marttinen, Eino. Kaitila, Ilkka. The Spine in Diastrophic Dysplasia. Spine; 16(8):881-887. 1991.
- Scott, Charles I. Dwarfism. Clinical Symposium, 1988; 40(1):9-10.
- Spranger, Jurgen W. Brill, Paula W. Poznanski, Andrew. Bone Dysplasias: An Atlas of Genetic Disorder of Skeletal Development. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2002.
- Diastrophic Dysplasia Booklet http://pixelscapes.com/ddhelp/DD-booklet/
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What do you know about your family tree? Have any of your relatives had health problems that tend to run in families? Which of these problems affected your parents or grandparents? Which ones affect you or your brothers or sisters now? Which problems might you pass on to your children?
Thanks to advances in medical research, doctors now have the tools to understand much about how certain illnesses, or increased risks for certain illnesses, pass from generation to generation. Here are some basics about genetics.
Genes and Chromosomes
Each of us has a unique set of chemical blueprints affecting how our body looks and functions. These blueprints are contained in our DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), long, spiral-shaped molecules found inside every cell. DNA carries the codes for genetic information and is made of linked pieces (or subunits) called nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a phosphate molecule, a sugar molecule (deoxyribose), and one of four so-called "coding" molecules called bases (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymidine). The order (or sequence) of these four bases determines each genetic code.
The segments of DNA that contain the instructions for making specific body proteins are called genes. Scientists believe that human DNA carries about 25,000 protein-coding genes. Each gene may be thought of as a "recipe" you'd find in cookbook. Some are recipes for creating physical features, like brown eyes or curly hair. Others are recipes to tell the body how to produce important chemicals called enzymes (which help control the chemical reactions in the body).
Along the segments of our DNA, genes are neatly packaged within structures called chromosomes. Every human cell contains 46 chromosomes, arranged as 23 pairs (called autosomes), with one member of each pair inherited from each parent at the time of conception. After conception (when a sperm cell and an egg come together to make a baby), the chromosomes duplicate again and again to pass on the same genetic information to each new cell in the developing child. Twenty-two autosomes are the same in males and females. In addition, females have two X chromosomes and males have one X and one Y chromosome. The X and the Y are known as sex chromosomes.
Human chromosomes are large enough to be seen with a high-powered microscope, and the 23 pairs can be identified according to differences in their size, shape, and the way they pick up special laboratory dyes.
Genetic Problems
Errors in the genetic code or "gene recipe" can happen in a variety of ways. Sometimes information is missing from the code, other times codes have too much information, or have information that's in the wrong order.
These errors can be big (for example, if a recipe is missing many ingredients — or all of them) or small (if just one ingredient is missing). But regardless of whether the error is big or small, the outcome can be significant and cause a person to have a disability or at risk of a shortened life span.
Abnormal Numbers of Chromosomes
When a mistake occurs as a cell is dividing, it can cause an error in the number of chromosomes a person has. The developing embryo then grows from cells that have either too many chromosomes or not enough.
In trisomy, for example, there are three copies of one particular chromosome instead of the normal two (one from each parent). Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) are examples of this type of genetic problem.
Trisomy 18 affects 1 out of every 7,500 births. Children with this syndrome have a low birth weight and a small head, mouth, and jaw. Their hands typically form clenched fists with fingers that overlap. They also might have birth defects involving the hips and feet, heart and kidney problems, and intellectual disability (also called mental retardation). Only about 5% of these children are expected to live longer than 1 year.
Trisomy 13 affects 1 out of every 15,000 to 25,000 births. Children with this condition often have cleft lip and palate, extra fingers or toes, foot abnormalities, and many different structural abnormalities of the skull and face. This condition also can cause birth defects of the ribs, heart, abdominal organs, and sex organs. Long-term survival is unlikely but possible.
In monosomy, another form of numerical error, one member of a chromosome pair is missing. So there are too few chromosomes rather than too many. A baby with a missing autosome has little chance of survival. However, a baby with a missing sex chromosome can survive in certain cases. For example, girls with Turner syndrome — who are born with just one X chromosome — can live normal, productive lives as long as they receive medical care for any health problems associated with their condition.
Deletions, Translocations, and Inversions
Sometimes it's not the number of chromosomes that's the problem, but that the chromosomes have something wrong with them, like an extra or missing part. When a part is missing, it's called a deletion (if it's visible under a microscope) and a microdeletion (if it's too tiny to be visible). Microdeletions are so small that they may involve only a few genes on a chromosome.
Some genetic disorders caused by deletions and microdeletions include Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (affects chromosome 4), Cri-du-chat syndrome (chromosome 5), DiGeorge syndrome (chromosome 22), and Williams syndrome (chromosome 7).
In translocations (which affect about 1 in every 400 newborns), bits of chromosomes shift from one chromosome to another. Most translocations are "balanced," which means there is no gain or loss of genetic material. But some are "unbalanced," which means there may be too much genetic material in some places and not enough in others. With inversions (which affect about 1 in every 100 newborns), small parts of the DNA code seem to be snipped out, flipped over, and reinserted. Translocations may be either inherited from a parent or happen spontaneously in a child's own chromosomes.
Both balanced translocations and inversions typically cause no malformations or developmental problems in the kids who have them. However, those with either translocations or inversions who wish to become parents may have an increased risk of miscarriage or chromosome abnormalities in their own children. Unbalanced translocations or inversions are associated with developmental and/or physical abnormalities.
Sex Chromosomes
Genetic problems also occur when abnormalities affect the sex chromosomes. Normally, a child will be a male if he inherits one X chromosome from his mother and one Y chromosome from his father. A child will be a female if she inherits a double dose of X (one from each parent) and no Y.
Sometimes, however, children are born with only one sex chromosome (usually a single X) or with an extra X or Y. Girls with Turner syndrome are born with only one X chromosome, whereas boys with Klinefelter syndrome are born with 1 or more extra X chromosomes ( XXY or XXXY).
Sometimes, too, a genetic problem is X-linked, meaning that it is associated with an abnormality carried on the X chromosome. Fragile X syndrome, which causes intellectual disability in boys, is one such disorder. Other diseases that are caused by abnormalities on the X chromosome include hemophilia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Females may be carriers of these diseases, but because they also inherit a normal X chromosome, the effects of the gene change are minimized. Males, on the other hand, only have one X chromosome and are almost always the ones who show the full effects of the X-linked disorder.
Gene Mutations
Some genetic problems are caused by a single gene that is present but altered in some way. Such changes in genes are called mutations. When there is a mutation in a gene, the number and appearance of the chromosomes is usually still normal.
To pinpoint the defective gene, scientists use sophisticated DNA testing techniques. Genetic illnesses caused by a single problem gene include phenylketonuria (PKU), cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, Tay-Sachs disease, and achondroplasia (a type of dwarfism).
Although experts used to think that no more than 3% of all human diseases were caused by errors in a single gene, new research shows that this is an underestimate. Within the last few years, scientists have discovered genetic links to many different diseases that weren't originally thought of as genetic, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, diabetes, and several different types of cancer. Alterations in these genes are thought to increase one's risk of developing these conditions.
Oncogenes (Cancer-Causing Genes)
Researchers have identified about 50 cancer-causing genes that greatly increase a person's odds of developing cancer. By using sophisticated tests, doctors may be able to identify who has these genetic mutations, and determine who is at risk.
For example, scientists have determined that colorectal cancer is sometimes associated with mutations in a gene called APC. They've also discovered that abnormalities in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene give women a 50% chance of developing breast cancer and an increased risk for ovarian tumors.
People who are known to have these gene mutations now can be carefully monitored by their doctors. If problems develop, they're more likely to get treated for cancer earlier than if they hadn't known of their risk, and this can increase their odds of survival.
New Discoveries, Better Care
Scientists have made major strides in the field of genetics over the last two decades. The mapping of the human genome and the discovery of many disease-causing genes has led to a better understanding of the human body. This has enabled doctors to provide better care to their patients and to increase the quality of life for people (and their families) living with genetic conditions.
Reviewed by: Nina Powell-Hamilton, MD
Date reviewed: September 05, 2017


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We had seared foie gras and quail, we had duck breast, we had scallops... we had an excellent array of wine to choose from and wonderful service.
Make the trip - it's worth it.


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HighlightsFamily outdoor activities in Tuscany | Vinci | Farmhouse accommodation | Outdoor swimming pool | Rock climbing | Canyoning | Orienteering | Cycling | Caving | Wine tasting
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Responsible tourism: Tuscany family activity vacation
Our base for this wonderful family activity vacation in Tuscany steeped in local traditions, cultures and is just 700m from the birth place of Leonardo Da Vinci and the stunning town of Vinci.
The 13th century farmhouse we use as our accommodation has been lovingly transformed into apartments as part of an agri-turismo project whilst still retaining a genuine Tuscan 'feel'. Accommodation is strictly limited in the area which allows careful management of tourism in terms of numbers.
Our local partner Simone is pioneering the development of the local economy through tourism and by only working with companies who share his policies on the environment and cultural preservation. Throughout the week guests are encouraged to try the local flavours. Through pizza making lessons, olive oil tasting and Italian cookery lessons families will learn about the fantastic local dishes and help to preserve the traditional recipes. Guests are encouraged to interact with the local community and use the local shops to purchase produce throughout the week. The purchasing of local products spreads the benefits of tourism throughout the wider community.
1 Reviews of Tuscany family activity vacation
Reviewed on 01 Sep 2008 by Rowland Cleverley
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Simply the location! It was all that you imagine Tuscany to be - a converted farmhouse set in stunning countryside with a view of the surrounding Tuscan countryside that had to be seen to be believed and which afforded the sight of the most wonderful sunsets. That the accommodation was also superb and provided by the most dedicated and hard-working hosts ever made it the most complete location for a vacation in Tuscany. All the local food was pretty stunning too!
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
1. Remember the way back to the airport - signage from the direction of Florence to Bologna airport was shockingly lacking.
2. Get Simone to tell you the 'scenic' route from Empoli to Vinci
3. Get Simone to tell you where the ice cream shop in Empoli is as soon as you get there - it really needs to be visited every day and you should not have to wait until Tuesday!
4. Either wear a very good insect repellent in the evening or cover up well.
5. Perhaps consider getting a train to Italy instead of flying to minimize the impact on the environment.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Being in self-catering apartments and so involved in the day to day activities really made us make use of local shops to buy food and drink for use in the apartment, as well as the occasional visit to a local restaurant. So, in this respect, the vacation benefited local people. But the vacation is, by and large, very local, with most of the activities taking place on site. Those activities that took place away from Casa Carbonaia were not that distant and Simone made use of his mini-bus to transport most people. Lastly, it seems as if Italy has really got a better grip on re-cycling than we have in the UK so we couldn't help but minimize the impact on the environment. Oh, and by the way, the hire car was fantastically economical.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A first rate vacation. I would definitely go back. In fact I will!
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11-year-old North Carolina girl electrocuted while swimming in pool
An 11-year-old North Carolina girl was electrocuted when a current ripped through the pool where she was practicing with a team at a local swim club.
MyFox8.com reports Lauren Cecil was swimming with two other girls Tuesday evening when an electric line snapped and fell into a parking lot at the swim club in Lexington, sending an electric current through the water.
The president of the swim club, Julie Rhodes, tells MyFox8.com she was standing with a group of parents and coaches on the swim deck when she head a loud "pop" and saw the wire fall.
Rhodes says she saw a puff of smoke, so she sent one of the lifeguards to stand by the pool and encouraged the swimmers to get out of the pool for a minute.
The two girls were able to jump out of the pool, but Lauren grabbed the pool ladder.
"When she grabbed the ladder, it looked like a big shock went through her," Rhodes tells MyFox8.com
Attempts to rescue the girl were hampered because electricity continued to shock lifeguards who were trying to pull her from the water.
"We all tried (to) reach down and grab her and it was shocking us when we touched her, so we ended up having to get the body board," Rhodes tells MyFox8.com. "And got it under her and held her head up with the kick board."
The lifeguards were able to get Lauren out of the water and perform CPR, but she was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Davidson County Fire Marshall Brad Needham said investigators from several agencies are trying to determine how the electricity was diverted into the water after the power line snapped.
Rhodes tells MyFox8.com Lauren had been on the swim team for three or four years, and the team had been preparing for a swim meet on Friday.
"Lauren seemed to love the swim team. She was there at practice almost every night," Rhodes said. "Very happy girl. Bubbly… She just seemed like a great all-around girl."
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No more 592 single hits, hahah. It's back to being spread out over all 3 pets.
It was acting really weird though, to be honest. 197 to each pet when all 3 were up. But ~290 when 2 were up and ~290 when 1 was up.
They are clearly trying to fix it - I wonder how it will play out.


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The Hope Bringer is deployed be the Starry Knights paladin order. It is a smaller version of the dreadnaught, containing the spirit of a noble warrior whose body has been lost. Used to quickly engage flying units, or to flank targets that the much slower knights can't reach. Hope Bringer is a size 2 unit wielding a size 3 beam sword. Also equipped with thrusters to improve speed, and majestic golden wings.


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Once Again Petrol Price hike due to Rupee Depreciation
Oil companies today hiked the price of petrol by Rs. 1.55 a litre, without taxes, as the falling rupee made imports costlier. The price of diesel has been kept unchanged.
It should be noted that The rupee, which plays a major role in petrol pricing, finished at 59.56/57 to dollar in previous ending week on 14th July
This is a fourth increase in the price of the fuel since June thanks to depreciation of the rupee against dollar….!!!!!!!!
However, we can not say that only due to depreciation of the rupee against dollar as if the dollar comes down 54-55 level, its not obvious to effect the price of petrol on down side.


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I've mentioned this before but I'll mention it again: Personal style is so important to me. I love to play around with how much of myself I can express through my style choices, whether it's by wearing my hair in an afro, rocking all black or pairing a girly dress with a pair of combat boots. Style is such a fun template of self expression and my love for it is pretty deep. Scratch that, really deep.
But I'm always asked about where I draw my inspiration from and how on earth I manage to have such a solid sense of self when it comes to my style choices. Well, it's not rocket science, trust me! But I do have a few suggestions for those of you who really want to revamp your personal style without feeling too lost, overwhelmed or uncertain as to where to even begin! Check out these tips and get inspired!
Ignore 'Body Type' RulesWe all want to look as flattering as possible, but don't let rules dictate your style choices. You might hear that skinny jeans are a no-no for curvaceous bodies. Well, if you're curvy and like wearing skinny jeans, don't let anything stop you! The stylist who wrote up that article about what shirts to wear for your flat chested frame doesn't know you or your style, so wear what you want and decide for yourself what cuts and styles and shapes you like on your body.Source: Shutterstock
Get Inspired By Your Favorite Movies, Musicians, Bloggers, Friends, EtcWe draw inspiration from everything around us, and developing your personal style doesn't negate that fact. I get inspired from everybody from punk rockers like Poly Styrene (pictured) to Jackie O to fashion bloggers. My friends inspire me, too! There's nothing wrong with emulating the looks of people you admire, but let it morph into a look that is uniquely you! You don't want to be a carbon copy, afterall. You're your own unique little flower...or something cutesy like that.Source: The Telegraph
Stop Assuming That You Can't Pull Off Certain LooksI get this all the time! I know that I have a penchant for wearing pretty bright and sometimes garish clothes and accessories (as you can see in this photo of yours truly). I do it because I like them and they're fun. But people always tell me that they marvel at how I'm able to pull it off or say that I'm brave for my style choices. Look, it isn't about bravery. Nobody has a magic ability to pull off certain colors or not. Don't assume that just because something is out of your comfort zone that you automatically can't pull it off. Try and see how it works out.Source: My Instagram
Move Outside Of Your Comfort ZoneIf you're getting tired of your current look, you're the only one who can stop you from doing something about it. If you admire a style that is a little out of your typical style realm, what's the worst that can happen if you give it a try? Think outside of the box and move beyond your personal barriers. You might be surprised by how great you feel once you stop being so scared of trying something new!Source: Shutterstock
Change Up Your Makeup/HairYour personal style isn't just about clothes! If you've been considering dying your hair for a while, take the plunge! If you're getting tired of your makeup, check out some Youtube tutorials that you might want to try out. These seemingly little changes can really change your whole look, so why not give it a shot?Source: Shutterstock
Go Thrift ShoppingThrifting allows you to open your eyes up to so many different styles that you probably won't find at your typical chain retailer--and if you do find the same clothes, they're probably a lot cheaper at the thrift store! You wouldn't believe how much overalls cost now that they're trending. But I can find a pair for well over half the cost at my local thrift store. So if you're looking for unique pieces on a tight budget, look for some thrift shops in your area. Secondhand clothing chains like Goodwill and Buffalo Exchange are good places to start, too.Source: My Instagram
Don't Limit YourselfIf you want to try a billion new things at once, who is stopping you other than, well, you? Be open to really exploring what you want out of your personal style and don't be self conscious about doing too much too soon. It's all part of the journey!Source: Shutterstock
Revamp Old Clothes That You Don't Wear AnymoreWe've all been there: We stumble upon that old jacket that we wore to death but suddenly can't figure out what to wear it with. Well don't let it go to the wayside completely if it doesn't have to! Find a new way to rock it by either doing a bit of a DIY project with it or simply matching it with clothes you've never tried to wear it with before. It's so satisfying to breathe new life into old favorites!Source: Shutterstock
It's All Trial And ErrorI've tried so many different looks over the years, and as much as I'd like to say that I've looked awesome in all of them, it's just not the case. That one blouse I thought would look rad on me was a little less rad when I actually wore it. That satin dress that I assumed would make me look like a boss ended up being ill fitted and disappointing. Just like everything else, this isn't going to be a flaw free process. You learn what you like and don't like as you go along.Source: Shutterstock
Have Fun And Share Your Looks With Others Via Social MediaAt the end of the day, style is for fun, so don't take it too seriously. Try new things, take self-indulgent selfies, and share them on your social media networks. You might even want to start a blog chronicling your changing style so that you can inspire people from all other the world. YOU HAVE THE POWER, GIRL!Source: Shutterstock
Have you thought about revamping your look? What inspires your current look? Are you into bright, loud prints or more modest styles? Tell us in the comments!
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Join Nature's Educators for a this popular one-hour presentation featuring the birds that share our home. Learn about the characteristics that define raptors, including where they live and how they hunt. Arrive early for picnicking and activities then stick around for the chance to meet some of these live raptors up close and personal after the presentation.
This is a free family-friendly program presented by the Town in partnership with Douglas Land Conservancy. Donations are appreciated to help further the program!
Presented by Douglas Land Conservancy and the Town of Castle Rock, join Nature's Educators as we dive into the characteristics that define raptors. Discover the various types of raptors that live all over the world. Find out what they eat, how they hunt, and where they live.
Then meet four ambassadors that represent the raptors in our area and hear about their personal stories. Followed by meet and greet where kids and parents can get up close to the ambassadors, ask questions and take pictures.
The Critter Crate from Colorado Parks & Wildlife will also be available starting at 5:30 p.m. This interactive crate contains bird nests, eggs, puppets, talons, tracks, birds of prey chart, coloring pages and bird books.


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Harmison waits for the greater challenges ahead
Harmison's success was a far cry from his travails on England's tour of South Africa this winter, not to mention his first spell at Lord's last week, which by his own admission was "terrible". With the Australians due to arrive in England on Sunday, it was a timely indication of the form that last summer catapulted him to the No. 1 ranking in the world. But, he added, it would not be until he came face-to-face with the Aussies themselves that he would truly hit top form.
"My rhythm's been pretty good and I'm grooving my action nicely, but there's another gear in there," he warned. When asked what it was take to click up that other level, Harmison's answer was unequivocal: "Australia."
"It's as simple as that," he added. "If you're not at the top of your game, they'll punish you. Soon as Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting appear, something in your mind will go there. It's purely a mental thing, and that's nothing against Bangladesh, but you need that extra 2% to switch you on. If they come at me, I'll have something to come back.with.
"At the end of the day, Bangladesh are here and we've got to do a professional job," Harmison added. "Coming back here is always special, and today 10,000 people have gone away happy. The bowlers all got wickets and Trescothick played a great knock."
Nevertheless, Harmison once again gave a glimpse of his anxieties when he admitted that there was something about playing at Lord's - the venue for the first Ashes Test - that unsettled him. "I'm not a big fan of bowling at Lord's," he said. "I'm always getting wickets there but I just don't feel comfortable. Maybe that's just me being too critical of myself."
Harmison aside, the ECB came in for some major criticism when it decided against scheduling an Ashes Test at Headingley, one of England's favoured grounds. On the evidence that Harmison has provided today, both on and off the pitch, it is a double folly.
Dav Whatmore, meanwhile, tried to put a brave face on another dispiriting day for Bangladesh. "I thought there was a greater effort to do the right thing more often," he said. "I thought we showed more discipline, played the ball closer to the body, and were prepared to be on 0 for a number of balls or overs.
"We've got to believe what we're doing is right," he added. "We were expecting today to be tough, so the result did not surprise me. But we've just got to dig deep and play with pride."
Andrew Miller is assistant editor of Cricinfo


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Job Search Coaching
Career Services staff help you to develop the many skills essential for a successful job search.
Career Services staff teach you how to:
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Career Services offers one-on-one job search coaching FREE to currently enrolled students and alumni with an Oakton awarded degree or certificate.
All others will be charged $45 per session to meet individually with a Career Services staff member.
Job search workshops; our online job board; computer assisted career guidance and information system software; physical resources in Career Services on the Des Plaines Campus including computers, printer, fax machine and telephone for career exploration and job search activities will remain FREE for EVERYONE.
Career Services staff are seen by appointment.
To help you write an effective resume, Career Services created a Resume Workbook. If you would like a copy stop by Career Services, room 1125 on the Des Plaines Campus. Or, click on Resume Workbook.pdf.
To introduce you to the major components of an Executive Brief Cover letter and walk you through the process of developing this effective style of cover letter, Career Services created a Cover Letter Workbook. If you would like a copy stop by Career Services, room 1125 on the Des Plaines Campus. Or, click on Cover Letter Workbook.pdf.


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Paul spent a lot of time in jail because of what he believed in. Despite being a prisoner, he spoke out boldly about the Messiah. When he was on trial before Festus and Agrippa, he recounted the story of how he became a Christian.
"I used to believe that I ought to do everything I could to oppose the very name of Jesus the Nazarene. Indeed, I did just that in Jerusalem. Authorized by the leading priests, I caused many believers there to be sent to prison. And I cast my vote against them when they were condemned to death. Many times I had them punished in the synagogues to get them to curse Jesus. I was so violently opposed to them that I even chased them down in foreign cities.
"One day I was on such a mission to Damascus, armed with the authority and commission of the leading priests. About noon, Your Majesty, as I was on the road, a light from heaven brighter than the sun shone down on me and my companions. We all fell down, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is useless for you to fight against my will.'
"'Who are you, lord?' I asked.
"And the Lord replied, 'I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting. Now get to your feet! For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and witness. You are to tell the world what you have seen and what I will show you in the future. And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God's people, who are set apart by faith in me.'
"And so, King Agrippa, I obeyed that vision from heaven. I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that all must repent of their sins and turn to God—and prove they have changed by the good things they do. Some Jews arrested me in the Temple for preaching this, and they tried to kill me. But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God's light to Jews and Gentiles alike."
Suddenly, Festus shouted, "Paul, you are insane. Too much study has made you crazy!"
But Paul replied, "I am not insane, Most Excellent Festus. What I am saying is the sober truth. And King Agrippa knows about these things. I speak boldly, for I am sure these events are all familiar to him, for they were not done in a corner! King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do—"
Agrippa interrupted him. "Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?"*
Paul replied, "Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that both you and everyone here in this audience might become the same as I am, except for these chains." Acts 26:9-29
Despite the hardship that he endured in his life, Paul kept his eyes on the Lord and turned to him for strength. I pray that we too will seek God in our lives, whether during hard times or great times. I pray for boldness to carry out God's will and to trust in the plan that he has for our lives.


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How to follow a bodybuilding program to get good results within a month?
Below is a simple weekly schedule of exercises you can do to get good results in a month:
On Monday: Do back and triceps workouts = back pulley 4 sets, front pulley with T-bar 2 sets, dumbbell row 3 sets, cable row 3 sets, lower back 3 sets, both arms dumbbell, pushdown cable, double bar.
On Tuesday: Do shoulder and upper chest workouts = front Smith machine bar 3 sets repetitions with same weight, seated dumbbell press, one hand side dumbbell, back press machine , push down cable press, incline bench ,incline dumbbell repetition constant weight, and then double bar.
On Wednesday: Do legs and biceps = 100 sit-ups, leg presses, high squats, leg extension, calves press, hamstring machine standing calves press, alternate biceps dumbbell , hammer dumbbell, biceps supper set on zigzag bar.
On Thursday: Only take a good rest.
On Friday: Do biceps and triceps = hammer dumbbell curls, seated biceps press, upper cable press, biceps press on zigzag rod, alternate dumbbell, both arms dumbbell, pushdown cable.
On Saturday: Do chest and hamstrings workout = flat bench, incline bench, incline dumbbell, flat dumbbell, pullover, front chest press, double bar.
On Sunday: Relax and rest.
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Many of my friends in the gym always complain of having less time to work out and I agree this is a dire situation, as I have felt it myself and even now do as a transcriptionist plus article writer working 12 hours a day, I have learnt how to modify my workouts to suite my needs and body type.
If your problem is finding time to workout, say if you work 12 hours like me, it is obvious you cannot get time in between to run to the gym and you are certainly not going to be able to workout after, not unless you are a professional who's a freak for fitness, so do what's the obvious- ya..to bed and get a good day's rest (dont roam around with friends and waste your energy), get up 3 hours prior to starting work, hit the gym for an hour or less and come back, take something healthy to eat and drink, rest (don't lie down) and then head to work. Make sure you don't strain your workouts too much when you start out. Start slowly. Experiment your body's limits. The first day need not be much more than simple stretching and light weights for a half hour. Let your body become accustomed before you go for somethin heavy or it is going to show on your work by making you tired.
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LOS ANGELES --Protests are planned Thursday at University of California campuses statewide over rising executive compensation packages.
The planned protests follow revelations that outgoing U.C. President Mark Yudof would receive a $230,000 annual pension, after just five years of service.
Protestors want U.C. administrators to cut executive pay and pensions before considering any further tuition hikes, staffing cuts or reductions in workers benefits.
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Wednesday Night Concert Series | April
Heart Little Queen
Coming to us from Nashville, Tennessee, members of Little Queen share a passion for the music of Heart, recreating the sounds and sights of the classic 70's & 80's hits. The tribute band combines six talented musicians whose shared vision of reproducing the great Heart concerts has led them to perform nation-wide including headlining for Walt Disney's "Sounds Like Summer Concert Series," in 2011. Each musicians talent delivers a show that captivates audiences all around.
The Return
Formed in 1995, The Return started with four young friends who enjoyed playing their favorite Beatles songs together for fun, which soon progressed into performing shows nation-wide. All focused on striving to deliver the most authentic Beatles concert experience. Today they band strives to bring the utmost authenticity into every show.
Folsom Prison Gang
The Johnny Cash Tribute Band, will be joining us for another year of our April Tribute Concert Series. With a shared passion for recreating a top-notch delivery, of the American icon, Johnny Cash, the group continues to impress audiences everywhere they perform. With an unparalleled delivery they've gained a solid standing as America's leading Johnny Cash tribute band.
Recreating the sound of the legendary Rolling Stones, Satisfaction has become a widely known International touring tribute band to one of the world's iconic Rock & Roll Band. Performing over 2,500 shows around the world, they've captured audiences from top casinos, performing arts centers, and music halls for the past 15 years. Featured in Rolling Stones Magazine, Las Vegas Today, and CBS Sunday Morning News, this cast brings a colorful performance to over 50 years of rock & roll hits.


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And so here we are. This has been exhausting! Like, really really exhausting! Not that it's even over kind of. I mean, it is over. But there is still tonight! With the hanging out with friends and loved ones and watching the television with the fingers crossed and the moderate amount of Budweiser and the celebration/disappointment. But it is basically over, and no matter what the result, we will always have each other. Right, guys? Some of us feel one way about this thing and some of us feel another way about this thing, and I know that Videogum is not always the most welcoming place for disagreement because it is, after all, a blog on the Internet, but the truth is that I do like to believe that we all have respect for each other as HUMAN BEINGS and that is what counts the most. That and gay rights, women's reproductive rights, humanistic attitudes towards immigration, a healthy respect for the legitimate problems of the poor, and a rational approach to foreign policy. But mostly FRIENDSHIP. You can caption this photo if you want, or you can just share your thoughts, your dancing GIFs, whatever you want, THIS IS AMERICA. The important thing is that you get out there and COMMENT.
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Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 : Revised As of October 1, 2017 - (Paperback)
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Title 49 presents regulations governing research and special programs administration, railroads, highways, vessel cargo containers, traffic safety, surface transportation, transit administration, transportation safety, etc.
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At the core of the business is an on-going research
programme that collates, validates and standardises
demographic, economic, corporate, cost and property
information and intelligence across key industry sectors
and functions, and between towns, cities, regions and
countries. These OMIS data sets underpin our
bespoke client research, consultancy business and benchmarking
OMIS carries out up to 50 bespoke location
evaluation projects a year on behalf of clients.
While some have an international or global perspective,
the majority remain either UK-focused or have
a European slant.
OMIS has a well-established and proven
approach to evaluating, comparing, ranking and
scoring locations and localities according to
a clients stated business needs and management
preferences. This is based on a combination of
our track record, client understanding, relevant
analytical tools and proprietary location data
Latest in-house research includes a long overdue
update of our 'Changing Geography of Location'
publication dating back to 1985. This documents
changes and trends in UK-based corporate headquarters
location preferences.
By the end of 2017, we also plan to publish an
important new title for our portfolio ('From Decentralisation
to Globalisation') describing client and sector
experiences and outcomes in this respect that
have taken place over the past 30 years.
This year also marks the 25th anniversary of
our Best Locations for Business survey.
OMIS can provide in-depth demographic
data, profiles and projections across many
geographical areas.
We recently updated a major study of European
population projections. By 2050, Europe's
population could be 8 per cent smaller than
it is today as declining fertility rates
drop well below the levels needed for replenishment.
By the end of the 21st century, there could
be up to 100 million fewer Europeans (including
Russians) than there are today. Shrinking
of Europe's population will go hand-in-hand
with ageing of the population. The inevitable
rise in the ratio of elderly to working
age adults is leading to speculation of
a looming shortage of labour and impending
'demographic timebomb' in Europe.
Our HR studies cover all aspects
of staff reward & recognition
They can also consider ancilliary
issues, such as:
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Research reports can be prepared for
single or multiple site locations
and tailored to match a client's preferred
catchment area, the travel-to-work
area or any other geographical boundaries.
From our early work in property
procurement processes to our
latest best practice programme
of industry standards for activity-specific
property benchmarking, OMIS
has a long track record in providing
practical property research.
We have devised various evaluation
tools and research toolkits
to assist clients with site
selection, space planning, property
benchmarking and evaluating
total occupancy costs.
Our property research is a
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One example of a project hat
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Three key cost metrics are of
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Network Mapping
From FamiLAB Wiki
There are extant network systems all around us, from supplier/consumer/reseller systems, 'friendship' metric social networking websites, ecological systems, and of course computer-computer networks. A few of us think analysis of these sytems is fascinating. What systems do we want to analyze?
Friendship Networking
Facebook, Myspace
Professional Networking
LinkedIn, Monster.com
Appreciation Networking
Twitter, Digg
- Email FWD "To:" lists
- Immensely useful is regenerating people's contact lists, especially their 'fave 5' or 'most likely to read' friends.
- The major flaw is that the "To:" line is carried through each and every FWD iteration.
- Recovery may be difficult, but possible. We would only expect to retrieve the data when the loop closes, on only paths that lead back to us, but with branching information from each node it passed through
- Terribly useful to spammers (do they already do this? could be used with spam analysis?)
- Learn about people you don't know
- Learn about the friends of your friends
- Surreptitiously/passively build a network map of a social group you are not part of.
- Could be automated for extra fun.
- Finally, a way to abuse those horribly annoying email FWDs, and get back at the people who thought you cared.
- Thousands of pictures of cats and cartoons about sex and God


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Tina Lieu, Project Manager at Basis Technology Corp., has worked closely with Lycos in its internationalization and localization efforts in Asia as consultant and linguistic liaison. Ms. Lieu has over four years of experience living and working in Tokyo and is fluent in spoken and written Japanese. As associate editor of Tokyo-based Computing Japan magazine from 1996 to 1997, she researched and wrote several articles about the Japanese IT industry including two feature stories on the state of the software localization industry in Japan. Ms. Lieu studied journalism for two years at Sophia University in Tokyo and received her bachelor's degree in political science from Williams College.
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Alvin Patrimonio Hotshots Report
Star Hotshots Team Manager Alvin Patrimonio talks about what is happening to the team.
Watch Alvin Patrimonio Hotshots Report Video
Happy Birthday Alvin Patrimonio!
Happy Birthday The Captain Alvin Patrimonio! Born November 17, 1966 in Quezon City.
Watch Alvin Patrimonio Highlights Video
Justin Melton re-signs with Star Hotshots for 2 years
Good news for Purefoods Fans! Justin Melton signed a new 2 year contract with Star Hotshots.
Team Manager Alvin Patrimonio and Justin Melton
Alex Mallari signs 3-year contract
Good news for Purefoods Fans! As posted in his Instagram Account, Alex Mallari will be back for Purefoods Star Hotshots for 3 more years.
Star Hotshots Team Manager Alvin Patrimonio with Alex Mallari and his agent
Patrimonio, Codiñera and Lastimosa Interview Video
Interview with former Purefoods Players Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codiñera and Jojo Lastimosa as they share their memories while playing for Purefoods!
Watch Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codiñera, Jojo Lastimosa Interview
Happy Birthday Alvin Patrimonio
Alvin Patrimonio was born on November 17, 1966. Happy Birthday The Captain and Team Manager Alvin Patrimonio!
Alvin Patrimonio Career Highlights
Happy Birthday The Captain Alvin Patrimonio
Today, November 17 is the Birthday of 4-time MVP and one of the 25 PBA Greatest Players, The Captain Alvin Patrimonio!
PBA Greats defeats PBA Stalwarts
PBA All-Star Weekend
PBA Greats vs PBA Stalwarts
May 11, 2012
Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Game Highlights:
-PBA Greats beats PBA Stalwarts, 143-139
-Willie Miller led the PBA Greats with 29 points
-Ato Agustin still has his shooting touch scoring 19 points including 5 three-point shots
-B-Meg Team Captain Alvin Patrimonio contributed just 4 points
-Kenneth Duremdes led the PBA Stalwarts with 29 points
-B-Meg Assistant Coach Johnny Abarrientos had a triple double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists
-Peter June Simon contributed 14 points for the Stalwarts
Game scores:
PBA Greats (143) – Miller 29, Canaleta 21, Seigle 20, Mercado 19, Agustin 19, Cortez 10, Yeo 8,
Lastimosa 7, Racela 6, Patrimonio 4.
PBA Stalwarts (139) – Duremdes 29, Chan 18, Cardona 17, Taulava 16, Caidic 15, Simon 14, Baguio
11, Abarrientos 10, Isaac 0.
Quarterscores: 33-29; 74-75; 104-112; 143-139.


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Featured article: The EMIF-AD Multimodal Biomarker Discovery study: design, methods and cohort characteristics
There is an urgent need for novel, noninvasive biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) in the predementia stages and to predict the rate of decline. Therefore, we set up the European Medical Information Framework for Alzheimer's Disease Multimodal Biomarker Discovery (EMIF-AD MBD) study. We confirm the central roles of Aβ and APOE ε4 in AD pathogenesis. The results of the multimodal analyses will provide new insights into underlying mechanisms and facilitate the discovery of new diagnostic and prognostic AD biomarkers.
Aims and scope
Alzheimer's Research & Therapy is the major forum for translational research into Alzheimer's disease. An international peer-reviewed journal, it publishes open access basic research with a translational focus, as well as clinical trials, research into drug discovery and development, and epidemiologic studies. The journal also provides reviews, viewpoints, commentaries, debates and reports.
Although the primary focus is Alzheimer's disease, the scope encompasses translational research into other neurodegenerative diseases.
Alzheimer's blogs from BMC
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2017 Journal Metrics
50 days from submission to first decision
123 days from submission to acceptance
29 days from acceptance to publication
Citation Impact
5.015 - 2-year Impact Factor
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1.511 - Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP)
2.449 - SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
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"HFR - High Frame Rate Acquisition featuring Douglas Trumbull"
Click HERE to register.
Doug Trumbull will present some new ideas on how to dynamically change frame rates on objects, people, shots and sequences as needed. He will show his recent experiments with Showscan Digital, shooting with a Vision Research Phantom Flex at 120 fps with a 360 degree shutter, and how he varied frame rates within a scene from 24 fps to 60 fps and 120 fps as well.
A legendary filmmaker and visual effects pioneer, Doug was one of the Special Photographic Effects Supervisors for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). He went on to become the Visual Effects Supervisor for such classics as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), and Blade Runner (1982), each of which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.
He directed Silent Running (1972), Brainstorm (1983), Back to the Future... The Ride (1991) and numerous other special format films.
He is the recipient of an Academy Award in the area of Scientific and Technical Achievement, as well as the International Monitor Award and American Society of Cinematographers' Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions in the field of filmmaking. Douglas is currently involved in the evolution of visual effects using virtual digital sets and electronic cinematography.
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Living for Tomorrow
June 15, 2009
I reviewed this for the weekly Manga Minis column at Manga Recon, so check out my thoughts there.
This was a new DokiDoki title by Mikiyo Tsuda, and if I'm not mistaken, her first Taishi Zaou work published in English (Taishi Zaou is her yaoi penname). It's sort of ironic that it took this long, because I believe she reveals her identity in the back of Day of Revolution, her first work published in English, and I believe her Taishi Zaou work is quite popular. For good reason, it would seem, because I liked this volume immensely, way more than I normally enjoy her stuff and/or one-shot yaoi. The humor and jokes work better for yaoi, I guess, or this was just an alignment of all the right things. It's no Picasso of manga or anything, but it did make me laugh a few times.


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Posting ID : A1068522846
Date Posted : 2015-08-19
Category : Musicians
Guitarist available for original projects.
- Excellent gear
- Vehicle
- Formal training
- Great work ethic
- Can play "Shreddy" stuff as well soulful melodic leads
- Solid rhythm player, I practice to a click and or drum tracks daily.
- I have nights and weekends off from work. I could leave the job eventually if need be.
I'm a millenial if that matters to anyone.


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Interplanet Janet
Music & Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Performed By: Lynn Ahrens
Animation: Kim & Gifford Productions
First Aired: 1977
They say our solar system is centered 'round the sun,
She's been to the Sun, it's a lot of fun,
Mercury was near the Sun so Janet stopped by,
It's a bird, it's a plane! Why, it must be a UFO, but it was:
Mars is red and Jupiter's big
They say our solar system is not alone in space.
|© 2017 School House Rock Lyrics


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But others aren't. In 2001, the Government Accountability Office reported (GAO-01-509) that federal employees have become less likely -- by roughly 50 percent -- to retire within their first year of eligibility. And data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that private sector workers are also remaining in the workforce longer. The percentage of private sector workers still working at age 65 or older increased from 10.8 percent in 1985 to 12.8 percent in 2000.
Let's look at some of the factors that go into the decision about whether to retire as soon as you can, or stick around for a while.
Let's Go!
Some employees are strongly inclined to leave government service as soon as they're eligible, for various reasons:
- Many who were hired into federal service directly after high school or college graduation, have a lifelong retirement goal that they will reach on their 55th birthday (or, for those in the Federal Employees Retirement System, at the minimum retirement age, which is between 55 and 57). For these people, persistence and patience has paid off.
- Some employees retire as soon as they can to join a spouse who already is retired and waiting for some company at the beach house in North Carolina or at the early-bird special at the Silver Diner. For some of these folks, it's more about the health insurance than the money. In many cases, these employees do not have a full career of federal service and may work until age 60, when the requirement for receiving retirement benefits is only 20 years of service.
- Other people have a second career waiting for them. For these motivated souls, retirement starts with living off the new paycheck and putting the retirement income in the bank or other investment. This group includes early retirees who took buyouts and also those covered under special provisions of federal retirement law, such as law enforcement officers and firefighters. Many of these employees will leave at too young of an age to have complete access to their retirement savings without a tax penalty. For them, postponing official retirement often makes sense, so some will transfer their Thrift Savings Plan investments to their new employer's 401(k) plan, where they will be available when the second career is over and the fun of retirement leisure can begin.
- For employees at many agencies, the temptation of early retirement with a buyout is often available, but sometimes with short notice for planning. This can be a tricky decision to make. Employees in this situation must give careful thought to the question of what exactly they will do after retirement. Here's the key question: Will your early retirement benefit be enough to cover your expenses in the event a second career becomes an elusive goal? Before grabbing a buyout, it's worth estimating what your benefit would have been if you had stayed until you were eligible for regular retirement.
- Finally, there are those that are feeling obsolete. They tell me that they're not comfortable with the changes taking place around them. This can be a sad realization, but it's also an indication that there are other more enjoyable, interesting and productive activities waiting for them in the next phase of their lives.
I also have the pleasure of meeting employees who have no burning desire to retire. Why?
- Some simply find fulfillment and satisfaction in their federal careers and are reluctant to give them up. For them, working is fun.
- Some fear retirement. That might be because they think they won't have enough income, or because they fear declining health or the loss of the social circle of co-workers who have become close friends. Some even think that continuing to work is easier than retiring since retiring seems to take too much planning!
- There are those who want to be absolutely sure that they will enter retirement financially secure. They are maxing out their TSP accounts, paying off all debt and extending their service to the point of being able to replace their full salary.
- Some folks didn't give much thought to retirement planning in their younger working years. Around mid-career, they realized that retirement was going to require a considerable amount of replacement income in the form of savings, a pension benefit and Social Security -- or some combination of the three. Sometimes unfortunate circumstances caused the loss of pension benefits or retirement savings, so a longer career is necessary to make up for lost time and money.
- Finally, some look at it this way: "The kids are still home, we just got a big new mortgage and the credit card is maxed out. Retirement? Are you kidding?"
So what should you do? First of all, you should figure out what kind of effect staying in your job will have on your retirement. Let's look at a couple of examples.
Suppose Jules is covered by the Civil Service Retirement System and can retire on his 55th birthday on June 19, 2007. If he retires at the end of June, he will have 33 years and nine months of service. His high-three average salary will be computed from June 30, 2004, to June 30, 2007 (because we're assuming he was a GS 12-10 for that entire period), and will total $82,751. So his retirement benefit will be computed as:
.6375 x $82,751 = $52,753/year or $4,396/monthIf Jules stays six months longer, his retirement will be computed on a high three of $84,381 and he will have about 34 years and three months of service. So his CSRS annuity will be:
.6475 x $84,381 = $54,636/year or $4,553/monthThat's $157 per month more for staying an extra six months.
Here's another example. Suppose Judy is under FERS and can retire when she is 55 and 10 months on June 19, 2007. If she retires on June 30, she will have 33 years and nine months of service (and let's assume that includes 23 years and nine months of civilian service and 10 years of active duty in the military). Her high-three average salary will be will be $82,751, and her retirement benefit will be computed as follows:
.3375 x $82,751 = $27,928/year or $2,327/monthIf she stays six months longer, her retirement will be computed on a high three of $84,381 and she will have about 34 years and three months of service. Her FERS annuity will be computed as:
+ FERS Supplement based on her civilian FERS service = about 24/40 of her Social Security entitlement
+ Her TSP investment that can be withdrawn if necessary
.3425 x $84,381 = $28,900/year or $2,408/monthLet's also assume Judy will contribute an additional $8,000 to her TSP account between July and December (and receive automatic and matching contributions). That adds up to $81 per month more in basic benefits, plus additional wages towards future Social Security benefits and additional TSP investments, all for staying an extra 6 months. Between the $2,408 FERS benefit and the supplement, Judy will need income from her TSP account to make up the needed cash flow unless she plans to continue working to supplement her retirement.
+ FERS Supplement based on her civilian FERS service = about 24/40 of her Social Security entitlement
+ Her TSP investment that can be withdrawn if necessary
Are You Ready?
Are you ready to retire from the federal government? To help figure that out, think about the following questions:
- Do you plan to start a second career? You can receive your federal retirement and work at the same time. If you can find a job that pays what you're earning now, you can invest your retirement income so that it is available to you when you fully retire later.
- Do you need more monthly income to cover your retirement expenses?
- Will six months of additional retirement income provide you the opportunity to jump-start your retirement plans?
- The amount of your retirement income will increase every day that you continue working. What is "enough" varies from each individual. Have you done the financial planning necessary to decide?
- Can you afford to retire without going back to work? Would these extra years of retirement be important to you?
- Do you enjoy your job?
- Most importantly, how clearly have you visualized your "life after retirement?"


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Crescent ♎ Libra
Waxing Crescent is the lunar phase on . Seen from Earth, illuminated fraction of the Moon surface is 12% and growing larger. The 3 days young Moon is in ♎ Libra.
Wednesday Wed
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Previous main lunar phase is the New Moon before 3 days on 21 August 2066 at 00:50.
Moon rises in the morning and sets in the evening. It is visible toward the southwest in early evening.
Moon is passing about ∠13° of ♎ Libra tropical zodiac sector.
Lunar disc appears visually 0.8% narrower than solar disc. Moon and Sun apparent angular diameters are ∠1884" and ∠1898".
Next Full Moon is the Harvest Moon of September 2066 after 10 days on 4 September 2066 at 01:37.
There is low ocean tide on this date. Sun and Moon gravitational forces are not aligned, but meet at big angle, so their combined tidal force is weak.
The Moon is 3 days young. Earth's natural satellite is moving from the beginning to the first part of current synodic month. This is lunation 824 of Meeus index or 1777 from Brown series.
Length of current 824 lunation is 29 days, 12 hours and 58 minutes. It is 1 hour and 3 minutes longer than next lunation 825 length.
Length of current synodic month is 13 minutes longer than the mean length of synodic month, but it is still 6 hours and 49 minutes shorter, compared to 21st century longest.
This lunation true anomaly is ∠236.4°. At the beginning of next synodic month true anomaly will be ∠272.1°. The length of upcoming synodic months will keep decreasing since the true anomaly gets closer to the value of New Moon at point of perigee (∠0° or ∠360°).
8 days after point of apogee on 16 August 2066 at 05:19 in ♋ Cancer. The lunar orbit is getting closer, while the Moon is moving inward the Earth. It will keep this direction for the next 7 days, until it get to the point of next perigee on 1 September 2066 at 01:49 in ♑ Capricorn.
Moon is 380 499 km (236 431 mi) away from Earth on this date. Moon moves closer next 7 days until perigee, when Earth-Moon distance will reach 365 541 km (227 137 mi).
7 days after its descending node on 16 August 2066 at 21:14 in ♋ Cancer, the Moon is following the southern part of its orbit for the next 6 days, until it will cross the ecliptic from South to North in ascending node on 30 August 2066 at 14:05 in ♐ Sagittarius.
21 days after beginning of current draconic month in ♑ Capricorn, the Moon is moving from the second to the final part of it.
9 days after previous North standstill on 15 August 2066 at 06:35 in ♊ Gemini, when Moon has reached northern declination of ∠24.625°. Next 4 days the lunar orbit moves southward to face South declination of ∠-24.516° in the next southern standstill on 29 August 2066 at 07:59 in ♐ Sagittarius.
After 10 days on 4 September 2066 at 01:37 in ♓ Pisces, the Moon will be in Full Moon geocentric opposition with the Sun and this alignment forms next Sun-Earth-Moon syzygy.