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Basement Space: Make the most of this untapped area for everyday living and improved resale value
If you're feeling the need to stretch out a little space-wise and are lucky enough to have a basement, head downstairs. The basement is perhaps the most valuable untapped space in the home, just waiting to become a year-round haven for family activities. When you consider that additions can boost a home's value by more than 30 percent per 1,000 square feet, the gold waiting in an unfinished basement is well worth unearthing.
Sure, there are special considerations involved in preparing and finishing basements, but they aren't as much of a hassle as you may think. With a little knowledge and a wealth of basement-friendly building products now available, it is easy to spruce up this subterranean space.
DRAIN AWAY DAMPNESS -- Most folks assume that finishing their basement isn?t possible due to dampness or leakage issues. That could not be further from the truth! Any moisture problems inside can almost always be solved by going outside, assessing your home?s drainage patterns and correcting any kinks in the system that may be sending water toward your basement.
It all starts on your roof, really -- the main collection point for water during any rainstorm, big or small. A functional, well-maintained continuous gutter system can carry things in the right direction, especially if it has at least one downspout for every 600 to 800 square feet of roof surface. Downspouts should extend to discharge at least four to six feet from your home?s foundation. Gutters must also be kept clean and clear of the debris that dams up water?s flow, sending it right where you don't want it: up against your foundation.
Next to gutter problems, the angle of the soil around a foundation?s perimeter is the second major cause of wet basement woes. This soil should slope away from the house on a downward angle of six inches over the first four feet from the foundation wall. Thereafter, it can be graded more gradually, but should never allow water to flow back toward the house to collect against outer walls. Also beware of other detriments to good drainage: brick or wood planters placed too closely to a home?s foundation can hold water against the building, as can heavily overgrown bushes and trees. Plus, heavy amounts of top soil can also hold water against a foundation. If you need to improve your grade, do it with clean fill dirt and add just a small layer of top soil over that support grass.
FORM MEETS FUNCTION -- Transforming your heretofore unused basement into a livable, enjoyable space is an exciting prospect, but don?t dig in so far that you undermine the utilities and other systems it houses. Mechanical equipment such as the furnace, water heater, fuel oil tank and well pump can be partially/cleverly hidden for esthetics, but sealing them away completely can prevent easy access for maintenance, affect their ability to run properly, and even lead to life-threatening carbon monoxide issues. To make sure these vital organs of the home are safe and operable after the redo, the wise move is to consult with a heating specialist before remodeling begins.
Besides the safety and function of your mechanical systems, remember that there will come a day when these key components need to be replaced. You?ll need clear and generously sized access via stairways and doorways to take out the old and bring in the new (same goes for furniture replacements and equipment ranging from electronics to fitness machines). Design your new basement floor plan with this factor in mind.
Also consider that posts or "lally" columns are a part of the basement landscape. They may not be your favorite elements to design around, but they are holding up your house and can?t be removed. There are however, attractive column covers made of wood or other materials that can eliminate the industrial steel look for something more pleasant. Exposed air ducts and plumbing pipes are a little easier to work with: some may be relocated inside or alongside walls, and today's wide array of suspended ceiling products can conceal them to stylish effect.
As you get more comfortable with the idea of living in your basement, you?ll also have to consider how you'll get out of it in an emergency. In addition to the obvious stairway entry from the house above, a room that's completely below ground may requires a secondary exit, especially if the basement is used as a bedroom. Typically small basement windows can be replaced with larger ones incorporating larger window wells. These have the additional benefits of reflecting more natural light into the room, as well as add space for small plantings to enhance an otherwise limited view. And if you're fortunate enough to have a house situated on sloping property, it may also be possible to excavate and install a walk-out entrance to your basement.
DESIGN FOR LIVING -- With your basement dry, warm and safe, you?re now free to transform it into any kind of living space you like. Whether play room or guest room, workshop or wine cellar, there are plenty of finish materials that can help you achieve the desired effect.
Flooring is the starting point, and there are plenty of great options underfoot. Engineered hardwood is one of the more recent additions, and is designed to withstand moisture as it floats over a plastic-sheeting vapor barrier. Laminate is another great option for basements: it?s durable, cost-efficient and literally a snap to install, thanks to many tongue-in-groove solutions that don't require gluing or nailing.
Vinyl tile and sheet, ceramic tile, and linoleum are also on the basement flooring roster, but one material is most definitely not: carpeting. Installed below grade, it?s basically a big fuzzy Petri dish that will attract and trap any moisture and all the microorganisms that follow. If you must have some plush, stick to area rugs that can be easily cleaned and dried for maintained health and safety.
Lighting is literally a pivotal element in creating a finished lower level that feels as airy and welcoming as any other place in your home. A combination of natural lighting from sparsely dressed windows and well-placed artificial lighting fixtures is the optimum way to accomplish this. When it comes to the latter, avoid fluorescents and instead go for incandescents in a mix of indirect up-lighting to give the low-ceiling space an expansive feel, recessed ceiling fixtures for task and overall illumination, and strategically placed floor and table lamps. Go a step further with light-shedding structural features, such as half-height interior walls and dividing walls containing windows, and hang mirrors to amplify and reflect light as well as extend the illusion of space.
Another important consideration is the material you use to build walls and ceilings. The wrong wall and ceiling materials can lead to serious mold issues. Typical drywall is paper faced and will feed mold. Instead, use a product like Dens Armor Plus from Georgia Pacific. This wallboard looks, cuts and paints just like regular drywall -- but with one critical difference: it has no paper face to feed mold. Dens Armor Plus is faced with fiberglass, an inorganic material that mold can not grow on.
Finally, lets talk color. Color helps define the basement brightens up this subterranean space. So put some careful thought into the colors you apply to the walls, highlight through furnishings and accessories, and even roll out with area rugs. They?ll make all the difference when it comes to how you feel about your ?new? space and how often you and your family put it to use.
Note: Tom Kraeutler is the Home Improvement Editor for AOL and host of The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated home improvement radio program. To find a local radio station, download the show's podcast or sign-up for Tom's free weekly e-newsletter, visit the program's Web site.


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Ryan Tondreau lost everything but the clothing he was wearing in his State Road apartment when it was gutted by fire.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — After a devastating fire gutted a State Road home last month, support for the victims have come from many angles.
Donations were accepted and a fundraising dinner was held at the Polish National Alliance in Adams, both the community giving group at
Sweetwood/Sweet Brook and the Red Cross donated money, a Facebook fundraiser has raised more than $2,000 from more than 60 online supporters and Compassionate Care on Massachusetts Avenue collected boxes and boxes of items. Those donations are now being put in the hands of the people who need them.
"It's really nice to see that people care," said Ryan Tondreau, who lived in the second-floor apartment. "We lost pretty much everything but what we were wearing that day."
Tondreau, who lived in the building with Carrie Goldstein, sorted through the boxes of items at Compassionate Care on Friday to stock his new apartment. Tondreau and Goldstein are currently looking for new home while they stay with Tondreau's family in Williamstown.
"We're just taking it day by day. We've been staying with my parents since it happened. We're looking at a few options but as of yet, nothing," Tondreau said as he scanned a pair of donated pants looking for a size. "There is a lot of stuff here that we won't have to re-buy. Whatever we need we'll store until we get a new place."
Tondreau and Goldstein did not have renters insurance but their downstairs neighbors, Dana and Josh Mendel, did. The Mendels told Compassionate Care to allow Tondreau to take what items he needed from the donations first. Donations were being dropped off to the Compassionate Care nearly every day since the fire and were overflowing into the hallway.
The gifts ranged from gift cards to clothing to kitchen supplies. Much of the clothing will not fit and Tondreau said that he would re-donate anything the couple could not use.
"Obviously, we won't be able to take all of the stuff but it's still really nice to see," Tondreau said.
A cause of the fire at the corner of State Roadand Protection Avenue has not been determined.
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29-Inch Plus Wheel
Full Stache 8 is a full suspension 29+ trail bike with an oversized appetite for rugged backcountry riding. Sure-footed mid-fat tires, a 1x12 drivetrain, 130mm of front and rear travel, super short chainstays, and some ridiculously clever engineering make this 29+ trail bike the ideal rig for rugged singletrack and trail explorations into the unknown wild. - Mid-fat tires are sure-footed on technical singletrack, tricky descents, and whatever trail you'll find where other riders dare not roam. - The shifter-style, underbar remote dropper post lever is super intuitive and easy-to-use. - 29 x 3.0" tires give you the flotation of a fat bike with the speed and momentum of a fast-rolling 29er.
Fuel EX 8 Plus is a versatile full suspension trail bike with girthy plus-sized tires for unrelenting traction. It's the perfect balance of value and performance, with a trail-tough Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame, 140mm front and 130mm rear suspension, and a wide range SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. It's right for you if... You appreciate a little extra confidence on the trail. You value traction and stability, and want a stable rig that rips it up and keeps the rubber side down. The tech you get A lightweight alloy frame, a stout 140mm FOX fork, and 130mm of rear travel with a Trek's exclusive RE:aktiv rear shock. Plus, a Bontrager Line dropper post, Tubeless Ready Bontrager Line Comp 40 wheels with a 54-tooth Rapid Drive hub, grippy Bontrager 27.5x2.8" mid-fat tires, and a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain for incredible gear range. The final word Amazing traction and confidence on the trail. A lightweight alloy frame, Bontrager Line Comp 40 wheels with grippy mid-fat tires, a high-quality dropper post, and a plush suspension setup come together for a trail bike that boosts your confidence and your abilities. Why you'll love it 1 - Unrelenting confidence: this bike lets you ride sections you never thought you'd be able to clean 2 - Mid-fat tires give you the traction to scamper up technical climbs and charge through rock gardens 3 - The SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain provides all the range you'll ever need in the simplicity of a 1x setup
Stache 7 is a playful 29+ trail hardtail with 3-inch mid-fat tires, a ridiculously capable build, and a robust fork with 120mm of travel. This mountain bike marries fun and confidence. It's a big-wheeled fun wagon ready to go anywhere and take on any trail. It's right for you if... You embrace the weirdness of 29+ tires and appreciate the simplicity of a hardtail. You're willing to spend a little more for nicer parts because you know they're more precise and offer extra adjustability. The tech you get A lightweight Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame and stout RockShox Yari RL fork with 120mm of travel, Stranglehold dropouts, a dropper post to make the steep stuff a little less sketchy, and a SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain with a larger 50-tooth cog for easier climbing. Plus, it has 29x3.0 Bontrager XR2 Team Issue tires that keep you connected to the trail and Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc brakes for reliable all-weather stopping power even when the trail gets wild. The final word Stache 7 blends value and performance with big fun. It's trimmed with high-quality parts where it really counts, like in the suspension and drivetrain, so it won't destroy your wallet but it won't leave you wanting more either. Why you'll love it 1 - Stache 7 delivers awesome 29+ performance at a no-nonsense price 2 - The RockShox Yari fork has a stiff chassis with 35mm stanchions for when you're plowing through the rough on Stache 7's super-sized wheels 3 - Stache is super versatile and equally at home on multi-day bikepacking trips as it is on rough singletrack 4 - We're not the only ones who love it: DirtRag says, "[Stache] is the most fun bike I rode this year, and fun is where it's at." 5 - It's super easy to go tubeless with the included Tubeless Ready tires, rim strips, and valves
Stache 9.7 is our lightest 29+ trail hardtail. It's built with an OCLV Mountain Carbon frame that's shockingly light for its oversized appearance, a premium RockShox Pike RL fork with 120mm of travel, and performance parts like a SRAM Eagle drivetrain. The 3-inch mid-fat tires and full carbon frame make it our most fun and capable hardtail mountain bike ever. It's right for you if... You're all about fast and fun trail rides with your friends. But you want to have fun faster, so you want a carbon frame and a high-end spec you can rely on for long days in the saddle. The tech you get A lightweight OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with Stranglehold dropouts, a 120mm RockShox Pike RL fork, and a SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. Plus, SUNringle Duroc 50mm rims, included tubeless rim tape and valves, 29x3.0 Bontrager XR2 Team Issue tires, a Bontrager Drop Line dropper post, and a 35mm Bontrager Line Pro carbon handlebar to match the burly disposition of this go-anywhere, ride-anything monster. The final word Stache 9.7 pairs the light and smooth ride of carbon with the traction and momentum of 29+ mid-fat tires to make a fun trail hardtail that holds its own with both the distance-crushing XC crowd and your rowdy trail-riding buddies. Why you'll love it 1 - 29+ has an incredible amount of merit, and this lightweight carbon frame brings the platform to its full potential 2 - Fun is faster than ever with a lightweight Stache carbon frame and top-shelf parts 3 - Stache is super versatile and equally at home on multi-day bikepacking trips as it is on rough singletrack 4 - We're not the only ones who love it: Outside Magazine says, "[Stache 9.7] is the world's best hardtail mountain bike - hands down." 5 - It's super easy to go tubeless with the included Tubeless Ready tires, rim strips, and valves
Key features - Plus-sized touring: bigger tires, bigger terrain, bigger adventures - All-new proprietary rack system for backcountry gear storage - Carbon adventure fork: light and strong, with mounts aplenty - Go-anywhere adventure spec: wide range 1x drivetrain, disc brakes, & dropper post
With Stache 5, you don't have to pay a big cover charge to get into the 29+ party. It's a trail hardtail that rolls on 3-inch mid-fat tires for monster-truck traction on rough and loose terrain. This mountain bike is equipped with a burly suspension fork to keep you on your line when things get rowdy and a frame that delivers a lively and fun ride with its astonishingly short chainstays. It's right for you if... You ride because riding is fun, and you don't want to fuss with a full-suspension rig. You prioritize solid, dependable parts over the latest high-priced gadget, and want a bike you can take anywhere, from gravel bikepacking adventures to marathon singletrack days to gnarly, rocky routes. The tech you get An Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame with innovative features like an elevated midstay, Stranglehold dropouts, and Boost hub spacing for tons of tire clearance. The wide 3-inch tires mounted to 50mm SUNringle rims deliver unbelievable traction, but are still spry enough to pop off jumps and scramble up climbs. Plus, it has a Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes, a Manitou Machete 32 Comp fork with 120mm of travel, and a dropper post. The final word Stache 5 is an absolute blast. The short chainstays deliver a lively ride and quick acceleration, while the mid-fat tires grip loose terrain relentlessly and steamroll over obstacles. It's built with solid components that will hold up for all the good times on the trail. Why you'll love it 1 - Stache is super versatile and equally at home on multi-day bikepacking trips as it is on rough singletrack 2 - The super-short chainstays make it really easy to show off your wheelie skills 3 - This model gives you most of the performance of the higher-end models for way less money 4 - Traction satisfaction: the mid-fat tires immediately make you a more confident and capable rider 5 - We're not the only ones who love it: DirtRag says, "[Stache] is the most fun bike I rode this year, and fun is where it's at."
Session 9.9 is the pinnacle of downhill mountain bike performance. It's built for one reason: going as fast as freakin' possible down hills. It pairs proven Shimano Saint parts with Trek's premium OCLV Mountain Carbon frame and FOX Factory suspension with super-fast 29-inch wheels. This is the same DH bike the pros ride, and the bike of choice for World Champion Gee Atherton. It's right for you if... You want the fastest downhill bike Trek offers. You want the speed of 29-inch wheels and the stability of a full-on DH frame. You seek out the fastest lines, and the biggest jumps. You like to dial in your ride, and want the ability to fine-tune your suspension, fit, and handling on a bike that makes no compromises. The tech you get An OCLV Mountain Carbon frame, 190mm tunable front and rear FOX Factory air suspension, Bontrager Line DH wheels, and proven Shimano Saint drivetrain and brakes. This is a full-on DH race bike, and it's built so you can refine your setup for your fastest runs with Mino Link and an adjustable fixed-angle headset. The final word Best frame, best suspension, best parts, and fast-rolling 29-inch wheels. This is the only choice if you're a true DH devotee. Session 9.9 is simply the fastest bike on the mountain, even when that mountain is a stop on the World Cup circuit. Why you'll love it 1 - It's like a precision wrecking ball that gives you the confidence to tear down mountains and take the fastest, burliest lines 2 - The fastest runs demand the most dialed setup: the air shock and fork on Session 9.9 are adjustable and easy to fine-tune for different tracks 3 - Mino Link and fixed-angle headset cups let you adjust your geometry for the exact handling you want
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Once you decide what is most important to you, a financial plan will set your objectives into motion. With a financial plan, not only you are confident about your current financial situation, you have the peace of mind knowing that you have given thought to your future and begun to build the path towards it.
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I can show you how much you need to save for a specific goal, how much income you can expect to have at retirement, and even use real figures to determine if you'll benefit more from contributing to your retirement savings or paying down your mortgage.
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I never thought I'd be writing an article for ASHA about marijuana, but because I live in Colorado, I've got the latest news on weed to pass along to my fellow SLPs. In fact, if you were sitting here with me in the privacy of my own home (and you were over 21), we could chat about it while lawfully smoking a joint, munching on an edible cannabis-laced cookie, sucking on a marijuana lollipop or even, inhaling the vapors from an e-cigarette packed with marijuana oil. That's just a sampling of the options we have to get high in the "mile high city." Before you shout "I'm coming over!" I should probably disclose that I'm not a marijuana user, medical or recreational. If your next thought is "But I DON'T live in Colorado (or Washington) so this doesn't apply to me – at least professionally" please read this entire article. Colorado law is considered a "springboard for other states" to legalize marijuana soon. Plus, illegal shipping to other states, often discovered during a routine traffic violation committed by the average Joe next door, has increased significantly. According to the El Paso Intelligence Center & National Seizure System, the mini-vans and SUVs bringing home "souvenirs" from Colorado aren't just from the states bordering the Rocky Mountains. New York, Florida, Illinois and Wisconsin were some of the most popular destinations and consequently, you may experience some unexpected safety issues if you are providing home-based care for children and adults.
In an effort to educate therapists on the new laws and our responsibility to inform our families of issues that may arise with recreational marijuana use, Jane Woodard, the executive director of Colorado Drug Endangered Children, is traveling the state providing health care professionals the necessary information to keep ourselves and the families we serve safe. SLPs are required by law to report suspected conditions that would result in neglect/safety issues or abuse of children and adults. However, many of our families are simply not aware of the safety concerns and home based therapists are often the first resource for educating those families who choose to partake in using, growing or processing recreational marijuana.
Given the various populations that we serve, here is an overview of some of the safety issues:
Infants: As a pediatric feeding therapist, just one of the populations in my care are babies who require support for breast and bottle feeding. In this Colorado culture of embracing our new freedom, mothers are commenting to me without restraint that they're using marijuana to combat nausea during pregnancy or enjoy "a little pot now and then" while breastfeeding.Studies indicate that by age four alarming changes occur in children that have had prenatal exposure. It's noteworthy that the studies focused on a much lower amounts of delta-9-tetrhydrocannibinol (THC: the chemical that produces the psychoactive effect) than what is present in today's super-charged marijuana products. The children demonstrated "increased behavioral problems and decreased performance on visual perceptual tasks, language comprehension, sustained attention and memory." Marijuana use while breastfeeding is contraindicated because the THC is excreted into breast milk and stored in fat and is suspected to impact a baby's motor development. There are no established "pump and dump" guidelines for THC and it stays in the bloodstream for much longer than other drugs. Consider the increased risks from both second-hand smoke and third-hand smoke or the "contamination that lingers" after smoking, including an increased risk for SIDS and more. For the home-based SLP, exposure to second and third-hand smoke or residue means that I will likely carry that aroma with me to the next home. I am responsible for the safety of all of the children I treat, and many are medically fragile and/or have sensory challenges and would be impacted by these odors. Today, I am faced with difficult conversations with parents that I never imagined I would have.
Children: In four short months, from January to April 2014, Colorado's Poison Control Center has reported 11 children who ingested edibles, one as young as five months old. Over half of those children had to be hospitalized and two were admitted to the ICU. Consider that those are the reported cases – and what goes unreported is difficult to ascertain. While the law requires that the packaging cannot be designed to appeal to kids, current practices are questionable. Some argue that edibles are packaged too much like junk food, with boxes of "Pot-tarts" similar to the popular toaster pastry, bottles of fizzy "soda-pot" and candy bars with labels that rival Mars® and Hershey's®. In April 2014, Karma-Candy was the marijuana candy that a father in Denver consumed just before hallucinating and killing his wife, who was on the phone with 911 dispatchers at the time. She could be heard yelling to her kids to go downstairs as she desperately tried to get help for her family.
Packaging of certain products must also be in an opaque and re-sealable container, but that law only applies to the time of purchase. Plus, most edibles contain multiple servings and it's not unusual for one cookie to serve six people. Even adults are mistakenly eating whole cookies and in April 2014, one visiting college student consequently jumped to his death from a hotel balcony after eating too much of an edible. A New York Times columnist visiting Colorado ate a whole candy bar labeled as 16 servings, and "laid in a hallucinatory state for 8 hours." Home baked marijuana options are equally confusing. As a feeding therapist, I used to be comfortable offering foods to a child from a family's pantry. But now, a tempting plate of brownies may be more than just a plate of brownies. By law, edibles, like any marijuana product (even plants), must be in an "enclosed, locked space." However, it is not unusual for Colorado therapists to arrive for their home visit and find a bong, topical lotions or a half-eaten edible on the living room coffee table. Early intervention and home health care agencies are considering how to educate families on the first day of contact, during the intake process. Susan Elling, MA, CCC-SLP, who treats both children and adults in the home, notes that "It will be very important to have an open and honest conversation with a patient (and their family) regarding marijuana use as part of taking the medical history – just as we do for alcohol and smoking."
Adults: Ms. Elling reported that "the population in need of homecare services may be more likely to use marijuana to control pain and nausea" because family members are more likely to suggest it and there will no longer be a need to obtain a medical marijuana card. Ms. Elling also notes that marijuana "affects sleep, balance, coordination, and cognition. This may be amplifying the conditions a patient is already dealing with related to medical issues. It can also significantly raise anxiety. These are all factors that increase fall risk, confusion, lead to poor judgment, and can setback a patient's recovery. It may be very difficult to determine what issues are related to the patient's medical condition and which are related to the marijuana use. Interventions, progress and prognosis may be affected." Edibles in particular are a safety hazard for this population, because of the inability to self-regulate. There is no predicting how an edible will effect one person or another.
"It's not your grandmother's marijuana," reported Dr. Richard Zane, who is the head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado Hospital. Well-meaning family members, hoping to control their loved one's discomfort, may not realize that the strength of today's marijuana is significantly higher than the pot your cool grandma smoked in the 60's. In fact, THC levels represent a 121% increase just from 1999 to 2010. Family members may not understand that the strength and effect of the drug varies from product to product. For example, compare two hits on today's joint and an individual will ingest approximately five mg of the chemicals that produce the psychoactive and/or sedative effects compared to up to 100 mg in one packaged edible. Plus, even using the exact same method of ingestion does not guarantee the exact same dosage every time. Zane reported in this interview with Colorado Public Radio that the "drug isn't always spread evenly through food or candy, so several people eating the same amounts can be ingesting different quantities of marijuana."
The uncertainty of dosage and effects has Elling on guard: "I am concerned that the high potency, unpredictable effect, easy availability, and unclear dosage information of edibles may have serious consequences for homecare patients with already fragile health. It is also misleadingly considered quite "benign" and safe compared to alcohol consumption and smoking. I feel the need to know the signs and symptoms of a marijuana overdose and know the contraindications with any other prescription or OTC drugs they may be taking and be able to educate my patients and their caregivers regarding this issue."
Additional Safety Concerns: In the course of this short article, it's impossible to cover all of the safety issues, including those related to growing and processing marijuana in the home. These concerns include electrical hazards from impromptu wiring (not to code); cultivation hazards such a mold and poor air quality for medically fragile patients; increased carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide necessary for growing; chemical exposures and improper storage of pesticides and poisonous fertilizers; THC on household surfaces and airborne exposure; and exploding hash oil labs. From January to April 2014, hash oil explosions occurred on a weekly basis in Colorado, some triggered just by turning on a nearby light switch.
Consider Family Functioning: The impact on safety is the tip of the iceberg. Woodard explained that home health professionals must consider a parent's behavior when using marijuana, the impact on a child's behavior and family functioning overall. Difficult but often necessary questions to ask include: What steps have you taken to protect your children and family members? How do you store your marijuana and paraphernalia? What are you like when you use? Most importantly, she recommended asking yourself "Do I believe that the conditions in this home could reasonably result in harm" to anyone in this household? If so, educate the family and be mindful of mandatory reporting laws.
Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, treats children birth to teens who have difficulty eating. She is the author of "Happy Mealtimes with Happy Kids" and the producer of the award-winning kids' CD "Dancing in the Kitchen: Songs that Celebrate the Joy of Food!" Her two-day course on pediatric feeding is offered for ASHA CEUs and includes both her book and CD for each attendee. firstname.lastname@example.com.


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IDB announces winner of the 2019 Superheroes of Development Award
September 16, 2019
The winning IDB-financed project developed a new solution to monitor public infrastructure works and to empower citizens to evaluate the use of public resources in Honduras. WASHINGTON D.C., September 12, 2019. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the winner of the Superheroes of Development contest, an award given to executing agencies that have successfully implemented innovative solutions in projects financed by the IDB.
IDB announces the finalists for the Superheroes of Development Award
July 11, 2019
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today announced the eight finalists for the second edition of its Superheroes of Development Award, which recognizes the innovative solutions devised and valuable lessons learned by executing agencies while implementing development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
IDB launches Superheroes of Development contest to recognize executing agencies
March 04, 2019
In its second edition, the call for proposals will be open from March 4th to May 17th, 2019. The Superheroes of Development Award will recognize executing agencies of IDB-financed projects that have successfully addressed challenges during its implementation. The contest will identify eight finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean who will travel to IDB's Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to present their solutions.
Sustainable growth, infrastructure focus of IDB Annual Meeting in Chengdu, China
February 19, 2019
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IDB trains consular officials from Central America's Northern Triangle
December 20, 2018
The Program to Enhance Consular Training concluded in Washington D.C., after drawing participants from officials stationed in 17 US cities The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) held a workshop at its headquarters that concluded the Program to Enhance Consular Training, which has been underway since last June and reached more than 150 consular officials posted in the United States.
$285M contingent loan from the IDB helps Jamaica get disaster ready
October 24, 2018
THE NEXT TIME A NATURAL DISASTER STRIKES, JAMAICA WILL BE BETTER PREPARED A $285 million contingent loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will bolster the nation's response efforts and help protect its public purse.


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The 350 is an external mix, single action air brush. Air and paint mix outside the air brush, creating a larger, coarser dot pattern and providing a heavier spray volume. The 350 is superb for base coating, stenciling, stipling, touch up projects, etc. An excellent choice for beginning students, hobbyists, ceramists, and automotive painters. This model sprays high viscosity materials such as ceramic glazes and stains, and hobby enamels with ease. It is also effectively used with properly reduced acrylics, inks, dyes, watercolors, acrylic lacquers, and enamels. The 350-3 Kit includes the model 350-3 medium nozzle airbrush, with attachable jar, vinyl airhose, additional jar with cover, 1/4 oz. color cup, propel regulator, propel can, wrench for needle assembly and instruction manual. The 350-1 H Kit contains airbrush with heavy head, 2 jars, wrench, and instruction manual.
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For anyone who has ever been pulled over and given a field sobriety test, or watched an episode of Cops, one of the methods employed by law enforcement is to test for Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) before they slap some steel around your wrists and haul you off.
But what exactly is HGN? No it isn't some home and garden channel, HGN is the involuntary jerk and twitches your eyes make when the iris reaches an angle of about 45 degrees while your head remains forward. Cops generally administer such tests and check for HGN in the field with a pen or some variation of that.
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Pictou Academy debating society meeting minutes
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Minute book dating from the founding of the debating club on 18 September 1908 through 12 November 1909.
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Pictou Academy debating society meeting minutes
Minute book dating from the founding of the debating club on 18 September 1908 through 12 November 1909.
Pictou Academy Debating Society.
Land deed transfer from Isaac A. Grant to Duncan Murray
Item is a land deed between Isaac A. Grant and Duncan Murray in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Murray, Duncan, fl. 1875
Papers relating to the estate of James MacIntosh
File consists of an account statement and letter from the Pictou Probate Office dated 1842 relating to fees owed on the estate of James MacIntosh, who died in the 1820s.
MacIntosh, James, fl. 1800
Letter from W.E. Faulkner to his Aunt Jessie in Pictou, Nova Scotia
Item is a letter from W.E. Faulkner to his Aunt Jessie in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The letter makes reference to the mining strikes of the previous year, as well as correspondences with other family members in Moncton, New Brunswick, Boston, and Manila.
Faulkner, W.E., fl. 1904
Correspondence, invoice, and advertisement for the Wonder incandescent table lamp
File consists of correspondence, an invoice, and an advertisement for the United Factories Company's Wonder Lamp, purchased through mail order by C. Chipman in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Chipman, C., fl. 1911
Address on Thomas McCulloch given by Harvey Veniot on the opening of Pictou Academy's new auditorium and gymnasium
Item is an address on Thomas McCulloch's work as an educator given by Harvey Veniot on the opening of Pictou Academy's new auditorium and gymnasium on September 15, 1961.
Veniot, Harvey Alfred, Hon., 1915-2009
Letter from A.C. Macdonald to Liberal candidate Robert Murray regarding 1847 election meetings
Item is a letter from A.C. MacDonald to Robert Murray. MacDonald was Secretary to the Liberal Party Committee in Pictou County and Township. The letter refers to the benefits of candidates attending constituency meetings prior to the 1847 election.
MacDonald, A.C.
James Patterson, invoices, correspondence and other papers
Invoices, Corres., Agreements & Misc. papers. 1792, 1795, 1800, 1803, 1806, 1808-1812, 1814, 1816, 1821, 1836, 1838, 1842-44.
James Patterson.
Pictou Quarries Company reports of drillings
Report of drillings by Isaac McNaughton, Eureka, Nova Scotia, April 12, 1910
Pictou Quarries Ltd. Co.
Invoices and and mortgage for James Mainland
James Mainland.
Orders for connections with telephone exchange operated by Nova Scotia Telephone Company
File contains orders for connections with a telephone exchange operated by the Nova Scotia Telephone Company. Orders were received between 1890 and 1894.
Nova Scotia Telephone Co. Ltd.
Postcards of Peter Brown and Son
Postcards - 1887-
Peter Brown and Son.
Fonds comprises writs of execution, auction registers, papers regarding the barque Redento (1895), and correspondence (primarily postcards) reflecting Harris's work as High Sheriff for Pictou County.
Harris, Joseph Simpson
Notebook of George Renny Young
Fonds consists of a notebook belonging to George Young containing a report on emigration from Germany and personal journal entries.
Young, George Renny, 1802-1853
Letter to William Henry Harris from John Crevar, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Item is a letter from John Crevar to William Henry Harris, dated March 15, 1864, regarding escorting "Miss Maggie" (probably Harris' young daughter, Margaret) on her journey home.
Harris, William Henry, 1805-1883
Fonds comprises correspondence (primarily postcards) relating to Harris's positions as High Sheriff and chief returning officer.
Harris, William Henry, 1882-1965
Letter from Lord Dalhousie to W. Smith
Item is a letter (1823) from Lord Dalhousie to W. Smith, requesting that two barrels of Pictou oatmeal be shipped to Quebec on the next available vessel as a sample of Smith's produce.
Smith, W., fl. 1823
Deed of confirmation from Sophia Catherine Brehm to Mary Jane Aitkin
Item is a deed of confirmation of land transfer from Sophia C. Brehm to Mary J. Aitkin of Pictou, Nova Scotia dated August 27, 1857.
Aitkin, Mary Jane
File contains records of grocers D. Logan and Co., including invoices (1881-1883); cancelled cheques (1918); price lists; day books (1872-1900); correspondence (1872-1876); postcards (1877); ledgers (1872-1900); bills; newspaper clippings; and other records.
D. Logan and Co.
Annie Logan Barnwell's scrapbook of Pictou Academy's history
The item is a hard-backed, ribbon-bound scrapbook compiled by the donor comprising newspapers clipping, photographs, correspondence and notes about the history of Pictou Academy.
Annie Logan Barnwell
Fonds consists of promissary notes, an order from David M. Lead to Charles Irving, and cheques. These materials date between 1858-1879. The fonds also contains agreements from 1863-1876 as well as business correspondence.
Arnison, Joseph Simpson, 1820-1892
Fonds contains the records of druggist J. D. B. Fraser, including receipts and invoices (1894); a ledger that was used by Fraser and MacKenna (1909); correspondence (1846-1855); the bank book of Jas A. Fraser (1899-1907); day books; prescription books (1885-1886); and other records.
J.D.B. Fraser & Sons.
Invoices, deeds and day book and ledger 1895-1921
Collection contains both original records and reproductions of materials related to Reverend Thomas McCulloch. Items include a glass plate etching of McCulloch, microfilm copies of his books, a sample of his shorthand, a ticket to a lecture given by McCulloch, and correspondence. The collection also includes a microform copy of a thesis written by a Dalhousie student about McCulloch.
McCulloch, Thomas, 1776-1843
Fonds consists of notes of lectures on logic delivered by James Ross at the Theological Seminary in Truro, Nova Scotia (1860-1861) and on Moral Philosophy at Dalhousie College (1863-1864), as well as certificates of attendance from the 1860s and a photograph of Thomas McCulloch and others.
Baxter, James, 1844
Pictou Literary and Scientific Society fonds
Fonds consists of materials related to the Pictou Literary and Scientific Society and includes four volumes of documents containing the society's rules, minutes, and journal.
Pictou Literary and Scientific Society.
Fonds consists of correspondence in association with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and correspondence regarding his involvement with the Provincial Medical Board. Other papers include financial records, miscellaneous publications, and personal notes. The fonds includes records from his years at Dalhousie University, including student information.
Scammell, Harold L., Dr., 1905-1991
Fonds consists of notebooks, correspondence, books, articles, a photograph, and artifacts.
Stewart, John, Lt. Col. Dr.
Fonds consists of poetry written by Dr. Muir, articles, correspondence, manuscripts, and a book of poetry.
Muir, Robert Keith
Fonds consists of a draft typescript of Baird's "Doctor Archibald MacMechan: An Estimate and an Appreciation," commissioned by The Halifax Chronicle for their 1923 New Year's edition and withdrawn at Archibald MacMechan's request. Also present are three letters from MacMechan concerning the article and a later letter from Stanley MacKenzie regarding an essay by Baird rejected by The Dalhousie Review.
Baird, Frank, Rev. Dr., 1870-1951
John D. McLeod's registry of ships' protests
Item is Pictou County Notary Public John McLeod's registery book of protests documenting declarations by ships' masters of circumstances beyond their control which may have given rise to loss or damages.
McLeod, John D., 1838-1920
The history of hospitals in Pictou : commemorating the official opening of the Sutherland-Harris Memorial Hospital
Item is a paper on the history of hospitals in Pictou, Nova Scotia written by Annie Barnwell to commemorate the official opening of the Sutherland-Harris Memorial Hospital.
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Albino Doberman Pinscher
Here she is:
So I did a Google search and there are more Albino Doberman Pinschers! So striking!
I have a real soft spot for Dobermans. They are so beautiful and regal but can be so sweet. Real velcro monkeys.
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Please read up more about the Albino Doberman. It's actually cruel to breed them because they have health problems, the albino gene is not a "special" gene it's a defect.
the first picture is not a dobie, look at her face, nose, ears...
In my opninion that's a weimaraner !
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Omg, dense people. Its not a defect, its a mutation in the color gene. It does not cause any extra proven health problems that a regular doberman doesn't also suffer from besides a slight sensitivity to light. I'm irish I get the same thing because I'm super white! Read more on those"studies" and you'll also see most have no actual standing or record and others proved nothing beyond more suspicions. I have an albino and she is the sweetest thing ever, her temperment is no different. Back in the 70s they had slightly different temperment because they were so inbred. Get off your high horse
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Its a dobie, she just doesn't have her ears cropped. Also some dobermans have wider noses, not as pointed which makes them "unfit for show"
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Its not a defect! Its a mutation in their color genes. It no more causes different health problems or temperments from regular dobies then putting blonde hair on you makes you stupid. If you read, slot of those "studies" were either disclaimed or proved nothing except more questions and suspicions. I have an albino and shes the sweetest thing ever. The only thing the mutation causes that's bad is a slight sensitivity to the sun. Which, by the way, every "white" animal has. Including people. Like me. The only reason Dobie breeders back in the 70s had problems with temperment is because they inbred them so bad. The first albino came from a normal colored dam and sire.
I saw you online when I was looking at "Albino Doberman" images. I am stunned how many there are!!!!! And it's amazing how they all look just like my Bella!!! Another coincidence I find, is that so many of them seem to be located in Ga.
I adopted Bella 6 years ago from an agency here in Ga. I'm in the Atlanta area. My adoption process was very bizarre! All the way from start to end, over a couple of weeks.( Too long of a story to get into.) Even her adoption fee was wild. They asked for $400 because they said she was a rare colored doberman. I found out they just say that to get money.
Anyway, I also discovered these beautiful dogs have many health issues and are very needy, and can be easily stressed out. Bella cannot be around large crowds where a lot of clapping may occur. She freaks out and wants to take off running. She doesn't like the sound of skateboards whizzing by, or bicycles, or motorcycles. She doesn't like vacuum cleaners either. When I turn mine on, and I don't have to be any where near her, she runs from room to room and won't settle down.
My Bella is over 10 years old now. We love her to pieces!!!!! She too suffers from several health issues. The main issue she has, is growth things all over her. Most of them are like small warts. We have had several of the larger ones removed. She just had one taken off this morning. For some reason, maybe her age, the growths become raw, like an open sore, and don't heal. We quit sending them off to the lab to see if they are bad. We just keep them maintained.
She recently has had a problem with very loose stool. My vet told me she needed more fiber in her diet. I began to give her a tablespoon of sweet potato in the morning and once in the evening. This was mixed with a tablespoon of moist dog food, along with several meds crushed up in them. The last time Bella had a growth removed in Feb, blood work showed issues with her liver. The vet said to give her Sam-e (400mg) a day, and Milk Thistle(500mg) two times a day. So she gets that mixed in the sweet tater/dog food mix, along with senior citizen vitamins, Proin (50 mg, twice daily, for incontinence) All of this was working up until about 2 months ago, the loose stool issue began again. I stopped the sweet taters and have been adding chicken, rice, and oatmeal to the dog food mix. I just recently added Medibulk too. ( a powder fiber, helps harden stool and eliminate toxins) I also read about a parasite that causes the loose stool, and am treating her with Metronidazole for about 5 days.
Maybe you can pass on some of this info to others who have this breed of dog. Maybe my e-mail can help somewhere, somehow. It is so frustrating when issues pop up for Bella and we don't have answers. -Kelli
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Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, says he "made a mistake" when he said "No sir. Not wittingly."
He's sent a letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein apologizing for his "mistake."
The question that prompted this "mistake" was one in which Mr Clapper was asked if his agency collects "any type of data on millions or hundreds of millions of Americans."
His answer, which he gave under oath, was "No sir. Not wittingly."
Enter Edward Snowden, the man who the press and Congress have labeled public enemy number one, and who our government is using every bit of its international muscle to chase down and put on trial. No country will give Mr Snowden asylum. After all, who wants to mess with America?
What was Edward Snowden's crime? He proved, rather convincingly, that the Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, dead, flat lied to Congress when he said that his agency did not have "millions or hundreds of millions of Americans" under surveillance.
In truth, the lying Mr Clapper had just about the entire nation under the "information gathering" gun.
I don't believe that Mr Clapper "made a mistake" when he said this. I don't believe that he forgot that he was engaging in the most massive violation of the civil rights of the America people in the history of this nation. It is already a matter of fact that the President of the United States had informed our "duly elected officials" about what was going on. That means that Senator Feinstein knew Mr Clapper was lying. The President knew he was lying. The Speaker of the House knew he was lying.
When their silence let his lie stand, they were lying, too.
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Under fire for telling Congress his agency did not gather intelligence on millions of Americans, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper apologized for what he called a "clearly erroneous" statement.Clapper apologized in a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. The letter was dated June 21, but was released to the public on Tuesday.
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Windsor Meadows State ParkEast Barber Street Windsor, CT 06095(Directions)
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Windsor Meadows State Parkc/o Penwood State Park57 Gun Mill RoadBloomfield, CT 06002
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Windsor Meadows State Park is a unique and quiet refuge along the Connecticut River 3.5 river miles north of Hartford. Its main developed features are the Bissell Bridge Boat Launch and the entrance and terminus of the Bissell Bridge Walkway Trail and Windsor River Trail. Its main undeveloped feature is its 140 acres of undeveloped Connecticut River floodplain forest.
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{Boat Launch} Boat Launch at Windsor Meadows State Park, Windsor
Boat launch and trail head parking are located on East Barber Street in the Wilson section of Windsor.
From I-91 South: Take exit 35B and go left (east) onto Route 218. Follow for ½ mile and turn right onto Windsor Avenue (Route 159). Follow for 3/10 mile and turn left onto East Barber Street. Parking is at the end of street
From I-91 North: Take exit 35A-35B and follow Route 218. At end of exit go right (east) on Route 218 for 4/10 mile and turn right onto Windsor Avenue (Route 159). Follow for 3/10 mile and turn left onto East Barber Street. Parking is at the end of street.
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Windsor Meadows State Park offers 155 acres of Connecticut River woodlands. Its general north/south configuration is bounded to the west by railroad tracks and to the east by 1.6 miles of river frontage along the Connecticut River.
The park is divided into three sections with the southernmost section being the most visited. This south section is both the largest, measuring 88 acres, and the most popular as it is the location of the Bissell Bridge Boat Launch. The launch features a concrete ramp and 22 trailer-length paved parking spaces with much additional parking for single length vehicles. It is a popular location for boaters and fishermen. This section is also the location of the trailhead for the Bissell Bridge Walkway Trail. This 1.8 mile trail crosses the Connecticut River separated comfortably from the I-291 highway it parallels and is shared by diverse trail users. The Walkway connects Windsor to the large system of multi-use trails in Manchester and East Hartford. It also offers some scenic views of the states namesake waterway in the process. Several picnic tables, a grassy lawn and a small handicapped accessible pavilion serves both the trailhead and the parking area.
The northern and middle sections, which measure 48 and 19 acres respectively, offer a quiet woodland refuge along the Connecticut River. Except for the three acres that make up the parking area and boat launch, and a handful of acres leased to agriculture, this park offers much the same riparian environment that the Dutch explorer Adrian Block experienced in 1614. Aboard his ship, the 42-foot, 16-ton Onrust (Restless) he became the first European explorer of the river to travel as far inland as Hartford. It is likely he ventured as far as the rapids to the north, passing this site along the way, 52 miles above Long Island Sound. As it was in Blocks time, the woodlands dominate the landscape today. The floodplain soils of the lower park elevations are renewed every year and are very fertile. Indeed it was reported by Block that the Indians along the river were growing Maize at the time of his visit indicating that some aspects of this location have not changed much in the nearly four centuries since he passed by.
Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:
Penwood State Park, Bloomfield Location: Route 185 across from the Talcott Mountain parking area Activities: Picnicking, Hiking, Vista, Biking, Ski Touring
Talcott Mountain State Park, SimsburyLocation: The Tower Trail parking area is located on Route 185, west of Route 178 and east of Route 10Activities: Hiking, Picnicking, Observation Tower (seasonal), Vista
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Soy gains may have supported corn futures Thursday. The weekly Export Sales report stated last week's corn result well above forecasts, which likely prompted modest buying. Bulls could also point to strength spilling over from the soybean pit, where bullish news boosted the nearby contracts. Late weakness may have reflected the generally bearish environment. December corn futures closed 0.75 cent lower at $4.25/bushel Thursday afternoon, while May added 0.5 cents to $4.40.
Export news and a strong stopper of November bean deliveries boosted soy values. The weekly Export Sales report held few surprises, but CBOT traders were probably encouraged by early Thursday morning news of a 250,000-tonne soybean sale to China. News that a major commercial firm had taken initial deliveries against the expiring November contract seemed bullish as well. In contrast, news that the FDA may regulate trans fats, as in soybean oil, undercut that market. January soybean futures climbed 11.5 cents to $12.665/bushel at Thursday's settlement, while December soyoil dove 0.40 cents to 40.74 cents/pound, and December soymeal surged $7.0 to $403.8/ton.
The wheat markets also suffered late losses Thursday afternoon. The weekly Export Sales report seemed neutral for wheat prices, since the result essentially split the range of pre-report estimates. The Chicago market appeared to follow corn and beans higher early, but Kansas City and Minneapolis prices led the way lower later in the day. December CBOT wheat futures slid 0.25 cent to $6.53/bushel as Thursday's pit session ended, whereas December KCBT wheat futures lost 4.0 cent to $7.1575, and December MWE futures skidded 2.75 to $7.095.
Cattle traders apparently expect flat cash market results this week. Although history suggests cash cattle and wholesale strength early in most months, this week's beef slippage, especially in choice cutout, hasn't been helpful to the bullish cause. Traders reportedly expect steady-weak cash trading as a result, thereby causing cattle futures to struggle. December cattle futures settled 0.35 cents lower at 131.67 cents/pound Thursday, while April futures slumped 0.02 to 134.20. January feeder cattle sank 0.42 cents to 165.12 cents/pound, while March feeders lost 0.55 cents to 164.82.
Nearby hog futures firmed in Thursday action. Although surging hog weights have given rise to talk of increasing supplies over the short run, CME swine futures rose moderately this morning. That almost surely reflected surprising wholesale strength on morning reports; the fact that those are often mitigated or reversed in the afternoon probably limited the CME response. December hog futures advanced 0.20 cents at 87.55 cents/pound as trading would down Thursday, while April ran up 0.32 to 93.17.


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Ditto-Wheat Drapery Fabric
Woven with a rich polyester blend, Ditto is a useful solid drapery fabric with a stria look in 16 colorways. This fabric meets flame retardant standards for drapery, is also appropriate for use as bedding and can be machine laundered. This fabric looks fantastic as the flange of a bed scarf or drapery panel.
Piece Dyed woven, Subject to dye lot variations
Width: 54" wide
Repeat: No Repeat
Content: 100% Polyester
Flame Retardant Codes: NFPA 701
End Use: Bedding, Drapery
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This oversized tunic length sweater features a v-neckline echoed by subtle chevrons drawing the eyes downward, creating slimming lines. The ribbed stitching on the hem is repeated in long cuffs, emphasizing the vertical lines in the chevrons.
The front, back, neckline and sleeves are knit in two simple pieces by slipping stitches to a holder and working one arm/shoulder at a time. By only having two pieces to sew together, extraneous finishing is eliminated. Stitches are picked up around the sleeve circumference for long ribbed cuffs, and a variation for short cuffs is included in the instructions.
The chevrons are worked in a drop stitch lace pattern out from the center. The four chevrons–two drop stitch and two solid–are calculated specifically for each sweater size to maintain balance and simplicity; what you see in the photo is what you get.
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- Medium: 43" Bust, 43" Hip
- Large: 48" Bust, 48" Hip
- Extra Large/1X: 53" Bust, 53" Hip
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The sweater is shown in size Medium in the photos.
If there are any questions, please leave a comment or message me and I will be happy to answer you to the best of my ability.
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A few years ago I started following the news wires to stay current on psoriasis treatments and happenings. With the advent of social media it is easier to do so than ever before. One tool I use is a Google Alerts, which on most days sends me news articles or blogs related to my search term, simply "psoriasis." Twitter is also a great way to find new articles and information hitting the Internet.
Many times the news surround new treatments in development. Medical web sites, news organizations such as Reuters, and financial services web sites often broadcast the latest. One of this week's news items focused on a new drug from the biopharmaceutical company Celgene called apremilast. You can read about the results they presented in this not so technical, easier to understand for the layperson article.
Another resource I like to look at is the National Psoriasis Foundation's (NPF) list of psoriasis medications in development at their web site page, "Drugs in Development: Drug Pipeline." If you link to this page you'll find that Celgene's apremilast is the first one listed under "Oral treatments in the pipeline." They tell us that Phase III answers the question "Is it effective and safe in large groups of people?" The report out today on apremilast was indeed a Phase III study. With solid results coming out of this trial, it's possible they would seek the next step of filing for regulatory approval at the end of the year, so the news article tells us.
Then there is the financial side to these medications. Companies that develop these medications ultimately do so to make money. One article talked about the good and bad news of the recent results for apremilast. If you're not interested in the so-called bottom line that investors look at, you still can glean some information from the financial articles. From this article I learned that the results from the Phase III study were not as promising as the Phase II, but that regulatory approval would still be possible for both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis.
With a little searching around the World Wide Web it's now easy to find out what treatments are in the pipeline, their efficacy and safety, and even their financial impact on the companies who make them. Whether you want to take a drug in a psoriasis clinical trial, or when it is first approved is a decision that warrants much consideration and discussion with doctors. I understand others may be turned off by the pharmaceutical industry, or are seeking complementary/alternative approaches. I personally like to stay educated one way or the other on whatever is new in the world of psoriasis. After all, with education come understanding and options.
Have you ever participated in clinical trials for psoriasis medications? Would you be an early adopter of a new psoriasis medication?


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Editor's Note: The following editorial appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.
One of the more contentious issues of this year's tortuous budget deliberations was Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's threat to close state parks to help bridge a budget gap of more than $20 billion. Many Californians who objected to the closures assumed their voices were heard – and the story had a happy ending – when a budget deal was reached and the governor announced that all 278 state parks could remain open.
But Californians who have since tried to visit their favorite park might quarrel with the definition of open when they suddenly see a "closed" sign on weekends or can no longer use certain campgrounds, parking lots, restrooms, picnic grounds or other facilities.
Even though no park has been officially shuttered, the system has taken a severe hit from the $14.2 million cut in the current fiscal year. The effects will be even more severe in fiscal 2010-11, when another $22.2 million will be slashed from the parks budget.
Democratic legislators had come up with a sensible plan to buffer the parks from an annual budget peril that intensifies when multibillion dollar deficits are threatening education and core social services. They proposed a $15 per-vehicle registration surcharge, with the revenue dedicated to preserving the parks system. In return, visitors entering the parks with California license plates on their vehicles would not have to pay the daily use charge, which ranges from $10 to $15.
Unfortunately, that vehicle-license plan was shot down by Republicans who opposed any new taxes to balance the budget.
The idea is coming back in the form of an initiative promoted by a coalition of parks supporters. Those groups have begun circulating petitions for a November 2010 ballot measure that would establish an $18 annual vehicle license fee and create the California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund. The fee would apply to cars, light trucks, motorcycles and recreational vehicles. Larger commercial vehicles and mobile homes would be exempt.
The fee would generate about $500 million a year, with 85% dedicated to state parks and 15% to other wildlife and ocean-protection agencies.
Elizabeth Goldstein, president of the California State Parks Foundation, said the governor's threat to closed parks showed "the fragility" of the system in lean times. The foundation's list of Facebook friends went from 500 to 50,000. "We were stunned by the level of support this issue engendered," Goldstein said.
While we like the concept of a vehicle fee to sustain the parks, we would prefer that such taxing and budgeting decisions be made in the California Legislature. One of the reasons this state confronts such gridlock and dysfunction is the long string of voter-approved initiatives on spending and taxes that limit the Legislature's prerogatives. A mandate that is locked-in by a voter initiative cannot be altered or lifted – regardless of how it is working or economic circumstances – without another statewide vote.
Schwarzenegger and legislators should take note of the outpouring of public concern that gave rise to this initiative. They should resurrect the proposal for a vehicle fee or come up with another creative proposal to provide a reliable source of funding for the parks.
Californians revere their state parks, which not only provide an affordable source of recreation, but preserve our history and natural treasures. The initiative drive has laid down a challenge to Sacramento: Protect the parks, or the voters may do it themselves.


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(Juventas Therapeutics, Inc. is formerly known as AcelleRX Therapeutics, Inc.)
Juventas Therapeutics Initiating Phase II Clinical Trial of JVS-100 for Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia
CLEVELAND, Jan. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Juventas Therapeutics, a clinical-stage regenerative medicine company developing novel therapies for cardiovascular disease, announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized commencement of a Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of its lead product, JVS-100, for the treatment of critical limb ischemia (CLI). JVS-100 encodes Stromal-cell Derived Factor 1 (SDF-1), which has been shown in several pre-clinical studies to promote tissue repair through activation of natural stem-cell repair pathways, promotion of new blood vessel formation and prevention of on-going cell death. The new trial builds on the JVS-100 cardiovascular program that includes a U.S. Phase I heart failure (HF) clinical trial for which the Company recently completed enrollment of 17 patients.
"Juventas is excited to extend its clinical pipeline to include treatment of patients with CLI," stated Rahul Aras, Ph.D., President & CEO for Juventas Therapeutics. "With our heart failure and critical limb ischemia programs moving into mid-stage clinical trials, the Company is focused on leveraging its regenerative medicine platform to address a range of cardiovascular indications with the goal of providing novel therapies to patients with limited options."
The randomized, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of JVS-100 in 48 patients (36 JVS-100 treated; 12 placebo) with Rutherford Class IV or V CLI. The clinical trial will measure several efficacy endpoints including time to amputation, transcutaneous oximetry (TcPO2), Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) and ulcer closure.
"Critical limb ischemia is a devastating disease for which there is currently no FDA-approved drug for treatment," said Douglas Losordo, M.D., Principal Investigator for the trial and Director of the Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. "Novel regenerative therapies, such as JVS-100, have the potential to restore blood flow and improve outcomes for these patients."
There are approximately 3 million U.S. citizens with critical limb ischemia. The hospital treatment costs for these patients exceed $10 billion with average in-patient charges surpassing those for stroke or heart attack. Within a year of CLI diagnosis, up to 50% of patients will undergo an amputation and 25% will die.
The Juventas therapeutic platform is based on discoveries made nearly a decade ago by Marc Penn, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Bakken Heart-Brain Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and Juventas' Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Penn demonstrated that SDF-1 is a strong chemo-attractant for hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), with the potential to promote cardiac repair when delivered to the heart hours to months following a heart attack. These findings were published in 2003 in The Lancet and have now been validated by several independent laboratories. The SDF-1 repair pathway is conserved in most end organ systems, including the heart, peripheral vasculature, kidney, skin, liver and eye.
"Our work on SDF-1 originates from the hypothesis that we all have a natural stem cell based repair process that attempts to repair organs following injury," states Dr. Penn. "We believed that if we could identify the molecular factors that activate this pathway, they could be delivered at a time post-injury to promote tissue preservation. SDF-1 has proven to be a key player in driving repair and we are excited to see our findings translating to the clinic with the potential to help patients".
About Juventas Therapeutics
Juventas Therapeutics, headquartered in Cleveland, OH, is a privately-held clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of regenerative therapies to treat life–threatening diseases. Founded in 2007 with an exclusive license from the Cleveland Clinic, Juventas has secured more than $10 million in venture capital and grant funding to transition its therapeutic platform from concept to initiation of mid-stage clinical trials. Investors include Triathlon Medical Venture Partners, Early Stage Partners, Fletcher Spaght Ventures, Reservoir Venture Partners, North Coast Angel Fund, X Gen Ltd., JumpStart Inc., and Blue Chip Venture Co. The company has received non-dilutive grant support through the Ohio Third Frontier funded Cleveland Clinic Ohio BioValidation Fund, Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center and Center for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine.
About JVS-100
The company's lead product, JVS-100 encodes Stromal–cell Derived Factor 1 (SDF–1). SDF-1 promotes tissue repair through recruitment of endogenous stem cells to the damaged organ, promotion of new blood vessel formation and prevention of ongoing cell death. The SDF-1 repair pathway is well-conserved in a broad range of end organ systems, including the heart, vasculature, dermis, kidney, and eye. JVS-100 is currently being clinically evaluated for treatment of heart failure and late stage peripheral vascular disease and has been shown to protect and repair tissue following organ–damage in a broad range of pre–clinical disease models.
SOURCE Juventas Therapeutics


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