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Aboard the Millennium Falcon, General Solo attempts to contact his estranged wife Leia who has settled back into the life of an ambassador for the New Galactic Republic.
Han: leia come in!
Leia: (thru intercom) well hows it going stranger?
Han: not so good, proloxis four was evacuated. Weve come to the first refuel station and found the transport vessel carrying Lukes family and the royal procession is missing.
Leia: (thru intercom) Missing?
Jacen: yes mom, gone.
Han: it would appear their ship fell out of light speed somewhere between Cinnagar and Koros Minor.
Jacen: the sith home world of old is the only planet where they could have landed.
Han: so were going to need a search party.
Leia: (thru intercom) I dont know if I can arrange that on this short of notice. But Ill meet you guys at the refuel station with whatever I can manage, plus theres someone Ive been keeping to myself for far too long. Who can more than help us in this situation?
Han: what? Could you please explain this?
Leia: (thru intercom) hopefully he can help you as hes helped me.
Leias transmission fades away.
Jacen: I dont know, but she sounds like shes finally gotten over Anakins death.
Han: that would really help things between us.
The two family members sit dumbfounded as the ships continue to refuel and the remaining republic troops are removed from the transport vessel for the formation of a search party. The refuge vessels go back into light speed.
While Journeying through the sith temple, the group stops to drink water and montagra becomes an increasing threat to Mara and Ben.
Montagra: (speaking ecado) strong boy, very stronger than mommy and daddy.
Mara: (holding Ben closer) and what would you know of the matter.
Montagra: (speaking ecado) just something that comes and goes thru me as master pushes me towards its goal. A ringing in my ears that turns into visions of the future, constant change of course. But the boy grows into strong force sensitive.
Mara: (holding Ben closer) your intellect is too simple to know such things. It always has been.
Montagra: (speaking ecado) Doubt me and doubt the path that we walk, were on the steps towards your doom.
Luke: (striking montagra) shut up! Stop tempting me towards the dark side!
Montagra: (speaking ecado) I only speak the truth!
Mara: (holding Ben closer) Luke stop it, I started talking to him, and its not his fault.
Luke: (kicking montagra in the stomach) is this where you start the end of the galaxy beast! Tell me before you die!
Montagra: (speaking ecado) just the beginning! There is much to be done and sacrificed!
Luke ignites his lightsaber and goes to kill montagra, but is stopped by Gigin-Taue and Chi-Ro who physically pull him back from the beast. In the may lay montagra breaks the chains and regains his saber hilt via the force from chi-ros belt. The beast ignites the weapon while running into the catacombs reciting a mantra.
Montagra: (speaking sith)
Upon finishing the recital all mummified sith lords of past are brought to life by their roaming sprits which are channeled back into the mummies with pure force energy igniting their sabers. The mummies advance upon the surrounded Jedi whom begin running and fighting millions of the undead.
Cas-Lo: (defending with saber) this is impossible!
Mara: (holding Ben in one arm and fighting with the other) no, just never been done before!
Saba Sebatyne: (force pushing mummies and defending with saber) we must stay together!
Luke: (slashing mummies) Mara stay with me!
Putag: (speaking ewokese and fighting with saber) montagra will pay for this!
Cas-Lo: (force crumbling a mummy) master soear watch out!
Gigin-Taue: (defending umble zarr) thank you master vont, my dear dont you carry a saber hilt.
Umble Zarr: (holding zeb-ska) how am I supposed to defend myself and carry this child!
Gigin-Taue: (defending umble zarr) Mrs. Skywalker seems to be doing a good job of it!
Tenel Ka Dijo: (swirling saber as she takes out six mummies) theres too many of them!
Putag: (speaking ewokese and fighting with saber) Ive got your back!
Saba Sebatyne: (force pushing mummies) many they are, but not indestructible!
Tenel Ka Dijo: (swirling saber) master Sebatyne no!
Luke: (striking mummies) we must keep going!
At that moment four sith mummys quarter Master Sebatyne, Saba falls to pieces as the fleeing Jedi continue their way down the massive hallway while fighting off numerous sith mummies as they run.
Amongst the stars Han and leia embrace for the first time since Anakins death, a clone of Anakin Solo adorned in an advanced space suit stands before the broken family unsure of what to think of such open shows of affection.
While his sister Jaina is too emotionally bankrupt to become attached to this clone and lets everyone know it, troops and droids are left dumb founded, as they arent related to the broken family. Her twin brother Jacen feels the exact opposite and is brought to tears at the sight of his dead younger brother standing before him.
Han: oh leia, Ive missed you.
Leia: Han, its ok. Ive come to terms with his death and given him new life with the help of Luke.
Han: what do you mean new life?
Leia: within this clone of our son resides his sprit.
Han: Isnt this usage of the dark side, how could you let this clone come between us leia.
Jaina: how is this possible?
Leia: Anakin Solo lives again. Greedily Ive kept him to myself for all these years.
Jacen: so this is what uncle Luke was clouding from the others.
Jaina:(standing away from both the clone and her mother) and why do you think were going to accept him.
Leia: Aside from my ambassador duties Ive been re-raising our son, with growth acceleration hes almost to the age at which he was taken from us.
Jacen: (Rushing to the clone) Ive longed to see you again little brother and Im sorry to report the death of your first love Tahiri.
Anakin: I have no memories of this previous life led by Anakin Solo, only his abilities.
Jacen: how can that be?
Han: you said Luke channeled the sprit into him, then why does he not remember his life?
Leia: because Anakin did not chose or know how to retain his identity in death, his sprit does not know its past or personality. Luke has suggested that bits and pieces will return in time.
Jacen: hes connection to the force is intact, maybe greater than before.
Jaina: uncle Luke has gone too far, this betrays all trust he may have garnered in the eyes of his knights.
Han: Jaina, if this helps your mother I suggest we allow it.
Jaina: mother, just the act of coveting Anakin this much is a turn to the dark side!
Leia: cant you just accept the fact that Im attempting to bring us back together, like the old days?
Jaina: those days are ended, you cannot bring them back. And besides I have my own life to live, we all do.
Anakin: I do not understand your anger, mom .
Jaina: (storming out of the room) I will not accept this clone as my brother. Theres no bringing him back!
Han: do you think cloning chewie would chill her out?
Leia: oh Han, youre too much.
R2-D2 follows Jaina Solo to her star fighter as her parents embrace once more; Jacen begins to instruct the clone of his brother in the ways of the Jedi.
Back in the caves of Korriban, our heros run up a massive flight of stairs with thousands of Sith Mummies following them into a massive chamber. Upon entering it the mummies retreat and go around the chamber.
Gigin-Taue shouts curses as the others catch their breath and tend to wounds from the sharp rocks protruding out of the temple walls.
Gigin-Taue: (holding saber over his head) cowardly sith incarnate!
Unsatisfied with the retreat the Jedi Master lets out a Proloxian battle cry awakening a greater evil, the temple guard a massive Gorax called Bana Ka.
The mighty beast stumbles to its feet and ignites its two hundred foot tall LightSaber, the Jedi engage their saber hilts and stand ready as the beast falls back down to its knee under the weight of the behemoth crimson light blade which lights the entire chamber. Umble Zarr and Mara Jade-Skywalker hold their children close while walking back towards the staircase, Acheff-9 throws C-3PO down and extends its ion canons. The droid approaches the Jedi who stand ready for the attack.
Cas-Lo: at least we can now say the proloxian battle cry can wake anybody up.
Gigin-Taue: (engaging saber hilt) cut the chatter vont.
Luke: Putag I thought Goraxs where native to Endor?
Putag: (speaking ewokese) so did I. Ive never seen one this big before.
Luke: trust in the force my friends.
Acheff-9: (simplistic voice) here to assist in destruction.
Chi-Ro: great.
Tenel Ka Dijo: (swirling saber) its completely enraged.
Acheff-9: (simplistic voice) subject is vulnerable in three unprotected locations.
Chi-Ro: (holding saber over head) and those would be?
Acheff-9: (simplistic voice) one being the neck, two being the growing, and three being the eyes.
Tenel Ka Dijo: (swirling saber) shouldnt three count as two separate weak points.
Luke: save it for later master dijo.
Putag: (speaking ewokese) if there is a later.
The beast stands up and brings its saber down upon the temple where the Jedi where standing before they took to the air via the force, the droid Acheff-9 fires its canons at the specific weak points repeatdly enraging the beast all the more. The Jedi defend them selves against the massive light blade as it strikes the temple walls randomly, they fly about stabbing BanaKa with what to it would be pin pricks. Master Dijo miscalculates one levitation and is struck with the massive light blade; the Jedi masters death is signaled by a flicker in the blade and a pile of burned corpse plummeting to the temple floor.
The others attempting to continue stabbing the beast to death are tossed about via the force by banaka as it swings randomly bringing down massive parts of the temple, one chunk of rubble smashes Acheff-9 as the droid fires at BanaKas left eye. The beast lets out a cry of pain, the Jedi attempt to follow Acheff-9s last effort but BanaKa swats Chi-Ro, Putag and Cas-Lo back towards the staircase, the three Jedi nearly smash into threepio.
Luke and Gigin-Taue double team the gorax with a last effort but are taken into the beasts hand and thrown violently towards the ground as banaka goes to strike them with its saber in the other hand, the Jedi speed to the floor of the temple attempting to deviate via the force but are overpowered by banakas will to kill them. The two are almost killed by the impending light blade as a burst of force power is directed at BanaKa from the staircase. The burst of energy encumbers the beast killing it as the Jedi use the force to land softly, upon landing Mara, Ben, Threepio, Zeb-Ska, Chi-Ro, Putag, and Cas-Lo stand away from Umble Zarr whose hands are still glowing.
Luke runs past Umble Zarr to comfort Mara and Ben, while Gigin-Taue picks up Zeb-Ska and places him on his shoulders he goes to put his arm around Umbles neck. Sensing the movement whilst glaring at the Skywalkers, she strikes Gigin-Taue with a distinctive Teras Kasi attack knocking young Zeb-Ska to the ground and Paralyzing Master Soear. Before the shocked group can react to Zarrs bloodthirsty habits, the sith mummies bust into the chamber pouring over the dead gorax in droves, Umble floats to the ceiling as Cas-Lo and Chi-Ro pick up wounded Gigin-Taue, defenseless Zeb-Ska and oblivious Threepio. They make for the tunnel with the rest of the shocked group. The sith mummies chase after the fleeing survivors.
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After proving that they could assemble cells into microtissues, Gartner and Bertozzi constructed a minute gland - analogous to a lymph node, for example - such that one cell type secreted interleukin-3 and thereby kept a second cell type alive.
"What we did is build a little miniaturized, stripped-down system that operates on the same principle and looks like a miniaturized lymph node, an arrangement where two cells communicate with each another and one requires a signal from the other," she said. "The critical thing is that the two cells have to have a cell junction. If you just mix the cells randomly without connection, the system doesn't have the same properties."
She expects that eventually, clusters could be built on clusters to make artificial organs that someday may be implanted into humans.
"Our method allows the assembly of multicellular structures from the bottom up. In other words, we can control the neighbors of each individual cell in a mixed population," she said. "By this method, it may be possible to assemble tissues with more sophisticated properties."
One interesting aspect of the technique is that DNA hybridization seems to be temporary, like a suture. Eventually, the cells may substitute their own cell-cell adhesion molecules for the DNA, creating a well-knit and seemingly normal, biological system.
The research was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy as well as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Gartner was supported by a fellowship from the Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund.


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Police Scotland is urging pedestrians to take extra care when crossing roads, now that the clocks have gone back and it is darker both in the mornings and in evenings.
The warning follows a number of fatal and serious accidents across Scotland involving pedestrians in the last few day.
Head of Road Policing, Chief Superintendent Andy Edmonston, said: "Research tells us that there is a rise in pedestrians casualties during the winter months and the majority of collisions involving pedestrians occur in the evenings.
"This has been borne out in the last coupe of weeks and we have seen an increase of pedestrians being involved in collisions with vehicles now that the evenings are darker.
"Drivers, motorcyclists and pedal cyclists should recognise that not all pedestrians are able to behave predictably, or in accordance with the rules of the Highway Code. Children, for example, do not have the road user experience or the self-control of adults. Older people and those with disabilities may have difficulties in seeing or hearing approaching traffic, accurately judging speed and distance and may not move as quickly as some drivers would expect.
"Other road users, therefore, should exercise greater care when pedestrians are nearby, and be prepared for unexpected actions by the pedestrian.
"All road users, and in particular pedestrians, are reminded that they have a responsibility for their own safety. They can reduce the likelihood of coming into conflict with other road users by ensuring they are paying attention to other road users by reducing distractions. Talking with friends, texting, talking on a phone and listening to music are all distractions that make pedestrians less safe."


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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pediatricians-in-training are more likely to plan to go into primary care - rather than a specialty field - if they have lots of debt from college and medical school, according to a new study.
Researchers also found the average pediatric resident's debt increased 34 percent between 2006 and 2010. That suggests financial considerations may keep young doctors out of medical specialties, they said, especially those fields that aren't known for paying big bucks but still require extra training.
The debt "keeps climbing, and it doesn't seem like there's an end," said Mary Pat Frintner, the study's lead author, from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
"There are multiple factors that (affect) a pediatrician's career decisions, and debt is just one part of that," she told Reuters Health. But, "since there's no end in sight to the rise in debt, that relationship may become more important in the future."
Most surprisingly, the findings also hint that rising debt - due to increases in medical school tuition - is not what's driving young doctors away from primary care, as many people have suggested, according to one health economist.
The new data, collected by the AAP, are based on five years of surveys of young doctors finishing their residencies - the training that follows medical school. The study included about 2,700 pediatric residents.
Close to three-quarters of the responders had debt from school. The average graduating resident's debt increased from $104,000 in 2006 to $139,000 in 2010.
Forty-three percent of residents had career plans requiring further subspecialty training, such as in pediatric cardiology or adolescent medicine. The rest planned to go straight into primary care or hospital medicine.
Frintner and her colleagues found residents with at least $51,000 of debt were about 50 percent more likely to be planning a primary care or hospitalist career than those who owed less or no money.
Women and residents with children were also less apt to be seeking further specialty training before entering the workforce, the research team reported Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
Dr. Peter Bach from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York pointed out that residents with more debt may come from more disadvantaged backgrounds - which might influence the type of medicine they want to practice. So the link between debt and career plans might not be cause-and-effect, he told Reuters Health.
So far there hasn't been a spike in the number of pediatric residents pursuing primary care careers rather than becoming specialists, Frintner said.
In fact, there's still concern there may be too few primary care doctors, at least in some parts of the United States.
But increasing debt may also create or exacerbate other shortages by discouraging young doctors from pursuing specialty training in fields that aren't particularly lucrative, such as "developmental behavioral pediatrics" and adolescent medicine, the researchers noted.
Amitabh Chandra, an economist and health policy researcher from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, said the findings go against conventional wisdom that debt is one concern driving medical students to specialties and away from lower-paying primary care jobs.
Based on this study, "It's completely false to argue that more medical debt is an impediment to having more primary care doctors," said Chandra, who wasn't involved in the new research.
"People have been getting this completely wrong."
That means debt forgiveness policies for medical students probably won't result in more primary care doctors, he added - just as recent research showed that creating more internal medicine residency slots isn't an easy solution either (see Reuters Health story of December 4, 2012 here: reut.rs/YM4TNZ).
At the end of the day, Chandra told Reuters Health, increasing the salaries for fields that need more doctors - including primary care - may be a more effective strategy than focusing on debt.
SOURCE: bit.ly/cxXOG Pediatrics, online January 7, 2012.


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I am a cave-obsessed geology nut currently living in Pennsylvania. I always find writing about myself to be slightly awkward but here we go: Oh goodness... well, I like caves. A lot. I am a freelance photographer, full-time mom, and geoscience student. I also own a small business where I craft and sell what I refer to as Speleotherapeutics, which are essentially aromatherapy products formulated using water that is sourced from a karst spring. Karst mineral water is, of course, saturated with numerous minerals that are beneficial to skin and aid greatly in dermal rejuvenation. Feel free to check out my website if you're interested!: http://www.MelissaHornPhotography.com. My fiance and I recently settled down in Pennsylvania after spending many years traveling the continent working at different caves and assisting in speleological research. In our spare time we cave, hike, explore, travel... did I mention cave? We like caves. We have dedicated much of our lives to promoting education about cave conservation and the importance of these geological wonders which never cease to amaze me. I am always interested in participating in research projects and am particularly interested in hypogene speleogenesis and geomicrobiology in hypogenic caves. Yeah... I like caves.... and I am eager to be a part of this online community and hope to meet some new like-minded individuals. Don't be a stranger!


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New documents are raising questions about whether Florida legislators ignored rules intended to prevent political parties and incumbents from influencing the once-a-decade process of redistricting.
Emails show that top Republican Party of Florida officials met in late 2010 to "brainstorm" redistricting with political consultants and legislative employees involved in drawing new districts for Congress and the Legislature.
That was just a few weeks after voters overwhelmingly adopted the "Fair Districts" constitutional amendments that set new standards for redistricting and were intended to remove partisanship from the politically charged job of creating new maps.
The Associated Press requested the documents after they were presented in a court hearing last week. Several groups have filed lawsuits seeking to have a court throw out the maps eventually adopted for both Congress and the Florida Senate.
That court battle has sparked a tug-of-war over who should be required to testify - and what documents should be presented in court. A bid to force legislators and legislative staff to turn over information is currently before an appeals court.
But what has emerged is a batch of documents that consist mainly of emails among Florida political consultants - including some who were getting paid by the Republican Party. The emails show how the consultants routinely traded redistricting information, and how it would potentially affect Republican incumbents.
But some emails show legislative employees exchanging information with these same consultants. In one example, a top aide to then-House Speaker Dean Cannon used a personal email account to send a consultant a link to a congressional district map. The aide, Kirk Pepper, did not respond to a phone call or email requesting comment.
Another email shows a Republican Party official telling one political consultant that the latest proposed redistricting map for Congress "could entice" U.S. Rep. John Mica to run against U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams. Mica did run against Adams, defeating her in the GOP primary.
"This really begins to pull back the curtain on what was touted as an open and nonpartisan process," said Gerald Greenberg, a lawyer for the League of Women Voters, La Raza and Common Cause, all of which are challenging the maps adopted by state legislators.
Every 10 years, lawmakers redraw legislative and congressional districts based on new population figures. But two years ago voters approved the "Fair Districts" constitutional amendments, which state that legislators can't draw districts intended to protect incumbents or members of a certain political party, a practice known as "gerrymandering."
In the wake of the amendments, the top Republican legislators in charge of redistricting contended the process would be open and transparent. That assessment was echoed again last week by House Speaker Will Weatherford, who said the final maps were approved without regard to personal or party interests.
The adopted maps did lead to the election of more Democrats to both Congress and the Legislature. But critics contend the final districts still do not reflect the fact that Florida is politically divided. Republicans hold a 26-14 advantage in the Florida Senate, a 76-44 edge in the state House and a 17-10 advantage in the state's congressional delegation even though there are more registered Democrats than Republicans in the state and President Barack Obama carried it.
The emails show that in December 2010 Republicans set up a meeting to "brainstorm" with nationally-known attorney Ben Ginsberg along with several party employees, party political consultants, two lawyers advising the House and Senate on redistricting, the staff director of the House committee redrawing lines and an aide to the chairman of the Senate committee overseeing the process.
A Republican party spokesman did not immediately respond to questions about that meeting.
Senate President Don Gaetz was the chairman of the redistricting committee. A spokeswoman for Gaetz said she could not comment on the documents or emails because of ongoing lawsuits over the redistricting maps.
Weatherford said in a statement that the maps drawn up initially by the House had been upheld by the state Supreme Court and by the U.S. Justice Department.
"We are proud of those results and believe it was because of our transparency, openness and unwavering compliance with the law," Weatherford said.
The lawyers representing the groups challenging the redistricting maps have been trying to get access to additional information from the consultants. But one of the consulting firms, Gainesville-based Data Targeting, has fought against the effort. Lawyers for Data Targeting have told Circuit Judge Terry Lewis that the consultants are not part of the lawsuit and should be not required to spend thousands of dollars wading through emails and documents.
In a filing back in December, Data Targeting's lawyers called the subpoenas a "fishing expedition based on a mere political hunch."
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A thousand years ago, a vine that had traveled from the Caspian Sea coast along Asia's Silk Road arrived in Japan, where its fruit was heralded as having unique medicinal purposes.
Now the "Koshu grape" fills terraces on the foothills of Mount Fuji, where those in the know say it makes a pretty decent and uniquely Japanese white wine that industry leaders say they intend to export to the West.
"The Koshu grape is well suited to the climate," winemaker Naoki Watanabe said. "Its skin is thicker than other varieties to better withstand the heavy rainfall we get here."
About 95 percent of the 480 hectares of Koshu vineyards lie in Yamanashi Prefecture in towns like Kai, a picturesque place that, on a clear day, enjoys views of the snow-capped Mount Fuji.
Koshu has evolved to thrive in the volcanic soil of this region, where heavy rainfall is balanced out by plentiful sunshine — about 2,250 hours a year. France's Bordeaux region gets just more than 2,000.
Growers also benefit from the wide gap between daytime high temperatures and night-time lows, a difference that concentrates the naturally occurring sugars in the fruit.
The grapes are picked in October or early November — relatively late by European standards — before being pressed into a fruity white wine, which connoisseurs say complements local foods.
"In the mouth it is fresh at first ... with a nice balance between acidity and natural sugar. To finish it has a little astringency that makes it special," Watanabe said.
"It goes well with Japanese dishes like sashimi or grilled fish, as well as with sauces like soy or miso," he added.
Sake, a kind of rice wine, or shochu — a spirit distilled from sweet potatoes or rice, amongst other things — are the indigenous drinks, and beer has gained a considerable foothold.
Japan's wine market is still relatively small. On average, Japanese adults drink just 2.5 liters (around three bottles) of wine a year, of which about one-third is grown domestically, compared with the 50 liters the French drink.
It is also relatively young. Despite the Koshu grape's long history in Japan, it was not pressed into use for wine until after the Meiji restoration in 1868, when the curtain fell on the feudal samurai era, marking the end of more than two centuries in which the country was closed to the outside world.
"The Japanese began to produce wine after their first large-scale contacts with Europe," said Ko Sakurai, chief executive of Suntory Wine International, one of the top five wine companies in the country.
Koshu is starting to attract interest from wine's global cognoscenti, who say it marks a departure for a relatively underdeveloped industry.
"This is a very interesting variety that the region can use to make itself better known as a wine-producing area," said Benjamin Roffet, who was named French Sommelier of the Year in 2010 and who attended the world sommelier championships in Tokyo last month.
The wine "is semi-aromatic, with an expressive nose ... the flavors are very nice and it has a medium acidity," he said.
It goes well with slightly spicy food, but can also stand on its own.
"It is very pleasant to drink," Roffet said of the wine that is described elsewhere as not dissimilar to Muscat d'Alsace, with its fresh and fruity tones.
As well as Koshu, Japanese vineyards also grow Muscat Bailey A, from which they produce red wine. Varieties of French origin are also cultivated, such as Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon.


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The Dynamo received their 2006 championship rings before their second home game, then went out and got their first league win of the new year. The long-awaited opening goal came from a familiar source, as a Brad Davis free kick found Brian Ching for a header in the 64th minute, and that one goal held up for the win.
Chivas USA (1-1-0) vs. Houston Dynamo (1-0-1)
April 14, 2007 -- Robertson Stadium, Houston TX
Scoring Summary:
HOU -- Brian Ching 1 (Brad Davis 1) 64
Chivas USA -- Brad Guzan, Alex Zotinca (Laurent Merlin 89), Claudio Suarez, Lawson Vaughn, Jonathan Bornstein, Sacha Kljestan (John Cunliffe 78), Jesse Marsch, Amado Guevara, Francisco Mendoza, Ante Razov, Maykel Galindo (Matt Taylor 77).
Substitutes Not Used: Preston Burpo, Desmond Brooks, Jason Hernandez, Erasmo Solorzano.
Houston Dynamo -- Pat Onstad, Craig Waibel, Kelly Gray, Eddie Robinson, Wade Barrett, Brian Mullan, Ricardo Clark (Stuart Holden 88), Dwayne De Rosario, Brad Davis, Brian Ching, Paul Dalglish (Alejandro Moreno 80).
Substitutes Not Used: Zach Wells, Mike Chabala, Kevin Goldthwaite, Patrick Ianni, Chris Wondolowski.
Misconduct Summary:
HOU -- Brian Mullan (caution; Tackle from Behind) 13
CHV -- Ante Razov (caution; Tackle from Behind) 30
CHV -- Claudio Suarez (caution; Tackle from Behind) 41
HOU -- Eddie Robinson (caution; Professional Foul) 57
Referee: Kevin Stott
Referee's Assistants: Anthony Vasoli; Adam Wienckowski
4th official: Hilario Grajeda
Attendance: 16,519
Weather: Cloudy-and-51-degrees
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Jan Zeitlin had been a student of dance ethnology at UCLA, then in England then classical dance forms of including Kathakali Dance Drama in Kerala, India. Since 1998 she performs traditional flamenco with FlamencoArts Co, 2337 4th Street, Santa Rosa CA 95404.
Mission Statement
The Dance History Project's goal is to observe and preserve the history of dance making and performing in Southern California. The focus is on those events and artists, past and present, whose work has been important to the field of live professional dance in Southern California. It includes the contributions of dancers, companies, educators, presenters, artistic collaborators, historians, and critics. More...
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TRINA PARKS: The first choreographer I danced with, in 1956, was Olatunji Baba Tunji, in Harlem, NY. The next was Katherine Dunham 1964, to '66, ending in Paris, Fr. Tally Beatty, Geoffrey Holder, Eleo Parmare, Donald [...]
Stella Matsuda: Carol Warner,one of the original dancers from Gloria Newman Dance Theater, a beautiful, incredible, and energy filled dancer died on February 12, 2018, in Maine. RIP
Debbie Kay: is Lily Aguilar still alive? do you have any contact for her? debbie
Debbie Kay: I recently came across a large collection of 16mm color films from the 1950's which features various East LA dancers known as La Paloma Dancers, some of the people in the films include: Lily Aguilar, Odelia, [...]
Stella Matsuda: Don Bondi, my friend and dance partner for over 50 years, passed away on Aug. 8, 2017. It's a personal loss to me but to the dance community. He will be missed.
Judith Aaen: I worked with Lois Ellyn for years. So happy to read her bio and see her beautiful photos
Maria Pilar Chacón-Galtman: I'm 63 and had the honor of taking dance lessons with Corina Valdez and Lily Aguilar. Such fond memories. I also took private lessons with Miss Aguilars daughters, Rosemarie and Blanca.
Barbara: I'm 67 and danced with Lily Aguilar and her daughter from 5 to 15. It all started in the Belvedere Park Gym.


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February 24, 2020Trade
President Trump has reached a deal with Canada and Mexico to restructure the North American Free Trade Agreement, hoping a new trilateral accord will reinvigorate the U.S. manufacturing sector.
January 6, 2020Trade
With President Donald Trump launching NAFTA negotiations and criticizing the WTO, international trade dispute forums are under increasing scrutiny.
December 10, 2019World Trade Organization (WTO)
President Trump's decision to levy tariffs on China highlights concern about the ongoing role of the WTO and the future of global trade rules.
September 10, 2019United States
U.S. space exploration inspired a generation of students and innovators, but NASA's role has diminished, and the number of global space competitors is growing.
June 25, 2019China
China is North Korea's biggest trade partner and has leverage over Kim Jong-un's regime, yet its policies focus more on border stability than nuclear threat.
May 16, 2019Trade
Tariffs have been applied over the years to protect homegrown industries and target competitors who are seen as using unfair trade practices. They impose costs on both importers and exporters and had been in decline until the recent U.S.-China trade war.
April 29, 2019Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to many of the world's longest-ruling heads of state, but civil society and regional blocs may be slowing the trend of extending presidential terms in some areas.
April 9, 2019International Organizations
Since its founding in 1944, the World Bank has evolved from a lender focused on European reconstruction to the preeminent international institution for economic development and poverty reduction.
March 8, 2019United States
President Trump has made reducing the U.S. trade deficit a priority, blaming trade deals like NAFTA, but economists disagree over how policymakers should respond.
October 11, 2018China
Tens of millions of Chinese now identify as Christians, and the number has grown rapidly, posing challenges for a government that is officially atheist and wary of threats to its power.


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(The Root) — Have you ever had one of those moments when, the second you finish answering a question, you realize, "Oh, crap, I'm going to pay for that one"? I have. The tough part, particularly in a hypercharged political environment, is cleaning it up (or, as we like to say in Washington, "walking back your remarks") before your words take on a life of their own.
Such a moment occurred for President Obama when he uttered the words, "The private sector is doing fine."
To make matters worse (or at least more difficult to walk back), within hours of the president's declaration, the credit firm Standard & Poor's warned that our nation's economic outlook remains negative, and therefore the long-term credit rating of the United States will remain an AA+, which ranks us on a par with Belgium.
That announcement is a cold reminder of Aug. 5, 2011. History books will record it as the day the global economic position of the United States was diminished as S&P declared U.S. Treasury debt no longer to be one of the safest investments in the world.
The Wall Street Journal noted at the time that if the United States were a public company, the credit agencies would have declared a "no-buy or sell" stipulation because of the massive federal spending and borrowing over the past decade (and the failure of both political parties in Congress to control spending in recent years).
Americans are rightly upset, especially with the early-June report showing that the U.S. jobless rate increased in May from 8.1 percent to 8.2 percent amid a string of other bad economic news. Unemployment has been above 8 percent for more than 20 months, and the underemployment rate is far higher (the private sector is still 4.5 million jobs below its 2008 level). Furthermore, there are millions (pdf) estimated to have simply given up trying to find work in the private or public sector.
When President Obama was pressed to explain what he meant by his now controversial and implausible statement, he attempted to argue that the private sector wasn't holding back the economy. He said it was the public sector. Then, later in that same press conference, he still claimed, "We've actually seen some good momentum in the private sector," but later finally admitted, "It's absolutely clear the economy is not doing fine."
Of course, as the nation just witnessed in Wisconsin and California (where voters in San Diego and San Jose voted 66 and 69 percent respectively to cut back public-employee pensions), showering more money as a "stimulus" onto the public sector is less popular with taxpayers than asking them for some shared sacrifice.
So with our 2012 presidential campaign now shifting into higher gear, the national debate must focus on solutions that get us from where we are to a more secure economic future.
How we got here begins with massive home building and home-price appreciation in 2001. By 2005 the real estate market had begun to cool, and it ultimately slowed to the point of implosion. When the U.S. housing sector collapsed, it brought down other pillars of our economy to the point of triggering our deep 2008 recession.
The systemic housing problem aggravated by the quasi-government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is now widely acknowledged. According to a column by J.C. Watts, the Washington-based Heritage Foundation put this Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac debacle in perspective: " 'In addition to fundamental miscalculations about the risk to and posed by (them), their management engaged in scandalous accounting practices, including manipulation of earnings to reach earnings targets to maximize bonuses to company executives.' "
Let's also not forget that the excessive monetary accommodation by the Federal Reserve and other central banks in Europe distorted the global credit market and fueled the recession.
All of these are systemic problems that still need a long-term fix. So the idea that the private sector or any sector of our economy is doing fine expresses a certain naiveté about the depths of this recession and the challenges we must still address to end it. But for now, let's focus on what can be done in the short term to get out of this "fine" mess.
While the president, in his recent campaign speech in Cleveland, sought to frame the November election as less a referendum on his policies than a choice between two "fundamentally different" views on how to create jobs and grow the economy, he essentially delivered a glorified stump speech. Still wallowing in the old idea that he could have done more if it weren't for the policies he inherited or the "stalemate" in the Congress, the president missed an opportunity to be bold and to act in a way that would have avoided the excuses and put an intransigent Congress back on its heels.
First, the president could immediately make things a lot easier on employers and on hiring by ordering his federal-department heads to stop issuing expensive new rules that hamper business. This president has always had within his grasp the steps necessary for sustained long-term private-sector job creation, whether they involved tempering the aggressive efforts of his Environmental Protection Agency or approving the massive Keystone Pipeline project; pushing through significant reductions in the excessive spending and massive accumulation of federal debt, including the reform of Medicare and Social Security; or just adopting his own bipartisan commission's tax and spending recommendations (Simpson-Bowles).
The problem is that the president hasn't implemented such solutions for the private sector because he seems to think everything is just fine.
Michael Steele is the former chairman of the Republican National Committee and served as lieutenant governor of Maryland from 2003 to 2007. He is currently a political analyst for MSNBC.


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A man of weak, malleable principles
Paul Ryan had more than a few troubles last week, but one of the more interesting problems is related to his support for stimulus. For all of the far-right congressman's alleged disgust for the Recovery Act, Ryan repeatedly sought stimulus funds for his district, arguing government spending creates jobs and boosts the economy.
And then Ryan got caught lying about it.
Our friends at "Up with Chris Hayes" moved the ball forward with new revelations over the weekend.


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Ghillie Brogues
The Celtic Croft has a great selection of ghillie brogues to compliment your Scottish, Irish, and Welsh attire. Ghillie Brogues are the Scottish shoe for bagpipers, formal wear, recreation, and casual occasions.
Modern brogues trace their roots to a rudimentary shoe originating in Scotland and Ireland that was constructed using leather with perforations that allowed water to drain from the shoes when the wearer crossed wet terrain such as a bog.
Synthetic Sole Ghillies
The Synthetic Sole Ghillies are a great choice if you want a good basic shoe that matches your Kilt. They also happen to be our best selling ghillies and are great for all occasions! They have a high density rubber sole with full leather uppers and are made in Scotland. Available in mens U.S. sizes 7-13. If you do choose to go with this option, then please allow 1 – 8 weeks for delivery depending on what we have in stock.
Premium Leather Sole Ghillies
The Premium Leather Sole Ghillies are a good choice if plan to wear them mostly for formal occasions, or for dancing. The leather sole is a more traditional, formal design, and better for dancing. Features include full leather uppers, a light hued calf leather lining, a padded top line for comfort, and cemented leather sole.
Light-Weight Piper Ghillies
Our Light-Weight Piper Ghillies are the most comfortable brogues available anywhere and will look stunning with your Kilts and Tartan! These are my personal favorite ghillie brogues! They are by far the most comfortable ghillie brogues available. (They're actually the most comfortable shoes I own.) Because the soles are made from a softer material, they are not as durable as our Premium Piper Ghillies. Nevertheless, it's a really good compromise to make. They have a nice cushion insole, soft, full leather upper, and foam rubber sole. We try very hard to keep all sizes in stock although, if we happen to be out of your size, you will need to allow 3-6 weeks for delivery. We'll let you know!
Piper Ghillies
Our Premium Piper Ghillies are the Sherman Tank of the ghillies world. Utilizing all the latest technology in shoe construction, these ghillies are certainly comfortable and super-durable. They are designed to survive years and years, and miles and miles, of marching. If that's what you see in your future, then these are the brogues for you! Features include full length high density padded insoles, a padded top-line for extra comfort, and premium quality full leather upper. Although the picture doesn't show it, these ghillies also have a steel heel-plate. As a result, the heel should wear out more slowly.
Day Brogues
This is a classic oxford day brogue suitable for any occasion. This shoe is made using the goodyear welted construction, where the quality of the welt and finished lock stitch can clearly be seen. The calf leather upper has a matte finish. This shoe is leather lined to allow the foot to breathe and includes a padded leather insole for comfort.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Ryan Anderson had 26 points and nine rebounds and Boston College won for the sixth time in seven games, beating undermanned Virginia Tech 86-75 on Wednesday night in the Hokies' ACC home opener.
Lonnie Jackson added 22 points and Olivier Hanlan 17 for the Eagles (9-6, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who bounced back from a 5-point loss at North Carolina State at home on Saturday.
Erick Green scored 24 points and Jarell Eddie had 21 for the Hokies (9-6, 0-2), who have lost four straight. Coach James Johnson had only four other scholarship players at his disposal because Marshall Wood is recovering from a broken left foot and Robert Brown was out with an illness.
The Hokies got solid contributions from walk-ons Christian Beyer - six points, eight rebounds and two assists - and Will Johnston - five points - but were undermined by foul trouble and their short bench.


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Orem – Great Falls Highlights
Will Smith was the starting pitcher for Orem on September 12, 2008 when the Owlz defeated Great Falls 3-2 in 13 innings to tie the Pioneer League championship series at one game apiece.
Catching up on my video archives … I just uploaded a 30-minute video highlights from Game #2 of the 2008 Pioneer League championship series between the Orem Owlz and the Great Falls Voyagers. In the eleven years I've been running FutureAngels.com, this game is in the top five. Great pitching. A see-saw lead. A bad call by the home plate umpire that led to the first ejection ever of an Orem player. A 9th inning rally to send the game into extra innings.
This video begins on the field with batting practice, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at pre-game activities before the gates open. It takes you through the game, highlights and lowlights, up to the winning hit in the bottom of the 13th and post-game celebration.
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This beautiful charm bracelet does so much more than just look great on your wrist. Each bracelet purchased helps save shelter pets' lives! Countless healthy, loving, adoptable shelter pets are euthanized every year due to overcrowding and underfunding.
Plenty of shelters throughout America have more demand for pets than they have animals, yet in other parts of the country there are shelters overrun with animals and not enough funding to keep them alive.
We've partnered with GreaterGood.org to donate travel miles for every product in the Second Chance Movement collection to charities that facilitate the transportation of adoptable pets from areas of low-demand to areas of high-demand. Many of these innocent pets are on death row and would have been put to sleep in just a few days if they were not rescued.
Every Second Chance Movement purchase provides travel miles that contribute to the transportation of animals from overcrowded shelters to areas where there is high demand for pets.
This wings are intentionally curved to provide a better fit.
Bracelet is adjustable and measures 6″-8 1/4″ length, with a durable lobster clasp.
Wing measures 1″ length.
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liveBOLD necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 222 diseños de 52 diseñadores freelance.
If you're looking for a challenge, then this is the contest for YOU!! I need an original, iconic logo for a new life/career coaching firm helping military veterans. I'm looking for something simple (color and B&W), but with an edge using the phrase "liveBOLD". The logo needs to appeal to a military veteran audience without using military or patriotic graphics, hence the "edge." GAME ON!!
- The winner of this contest could receive additional business for the design of business cards, a blog logo and other related designs...
OUR SERVICE: The services our coaches provide will be for veterans who have already transitioned out of the military and are having trouble finding their niche...an all too common story in veteran circles. We have found through research that most subconsciously view their first job out of the military as just another duty station or assignment and not what it really is - the next life chapter. For veterans there is a powerful connection to the notion of service as a driving purpose, which is difficult to replicate outside the military. Our intent is to help veterans see beyond the JOB to reconnect and align their work activities with that higher purpose, ultimately helping them chart unique paths to personal success, however they choose to define it.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Military Veterans both leaving the service and those who have left and are struggling to find their niche. That said, most veterans are in very good physical condition and many participate in extreme sports such as triathlons, marathons, mountain/rock climbing, etc. The logo should appeal to this audience through an "extreme edge" and without being explicit (no images of rock climber, etc.) It should mirror and reinforce the personal confidence that emanates from these men and women.
- Simple iconic logo using the phrase "liveBOLD" where "live" is lower case and "BOLD" is uppercase and bold type. Play with the font to hit upon something with edge like Lance Armstrong's "liveSTRONG".
- I am thinking only one color, but avoid Navy Blue or Army Green. I may do a foil stamp of the logo on the business cards, so one color will work best.
- I'd like to see the incorporation of a silhouette of a person or up to 3 people. I was thinking of the people standing above the words "liveBOLD" with an arc extending from the "l" to the "D" with the head of the person in the forefront breaking through the arc. Maybe the legs are faded out into the "liveBOLD" text below??
- Other ideas are welcome using or not using the silhouettes, but I'd like to keep the logo as one tight package...not separate graphics and words.
- Simple with an EDGE!! I don't want to give too much specific guidance because I know you all are soooo much more creative than I am, so BLOW ME AWAY!!
- Please provide a vector-based logo that can be adapted to be used in different media. Thanks!
- Multicolor graphics and/or text.
- Guns or weapons.
- Patriotic themes with the American flag, eagle, etc.
- Navy Blue or Army Green. I don't want to alienate segments of the target audience based on their former service.
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Abstract of Will of Samuel Lindsey
Botetourt County, VA
27 September 1782
- I give all my wearing clothing to my son Matthew Lindsey
- to my Daughter Erling [Elinor] Cantley one cow
- to my Son Samuel Lindsey Jun. I give my Land on the East side Of James River where he now is in Possession of
- to my Son Walter Lindsey one cow
- to my Grandson Samuel Lindsey Son of Matthew Lindsey I give one cow
- the Rest of my Estate I give to my Wife
Executor: his wife Margaret
Witnesses: John Kyle, Jane Kyle
Will of Saml Lindsey decd was presented for a certificate of probate at the Botetourt County, Virginia April Court of 1784.
It was proved by the oaths of John and Jane Kyle. Margaret qualified as Executrix aftering entering into a bond for 500 pounds secured by Joseph Kyle and the Rev. Adam Smyth.
Source: Botetourt County Virginia Will Book A:204-205, LVA microfilm reel 20, Library of Virginia, Richmond.


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Photo tour: Los Angeles in one day
LOS ANGELES — So maybe you're on a one-day layover, or just really pressed for time. Perhaps Disneyland is the main attraction and you only have morning, afternoon and evening to explore Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest city.
So we'll skip downtown, museums, the Sunset Strip and Dodger Stadium or Staples Center. Let's see the highlights of Los Angeles – the beach, the ritzy hotels and shopping district of Beverly Hills, the stars and footprints on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and end at the Griffith Observatory for the best city views and a good shot at the Hollywood sign.
It's a long day, but it can be done. Check our photo tour for 55 highlights from the day, which begins at LAX in the morning and ends in the evening with sunset and skyline views.
Tour highlights:
• After landing at LAX, which is on the west side of town, we head 6 miles down the road to Venice Beach, for a stroll through the wild street scene that is Venice. Here you will see the iconic California beach, street performers, silly gift items like henna tattoos and your name written on rice, and wonderful, local art all over basically every building around. If you have time, head from the beach to the Venice Canals, which were created in 1906 by Venice's founder Abbott Kinney, who wanted to re-create Venice, Italy, in Southern California. Note: the area can be seedy, and has more crime than neighboring beach cities so be street-smart when you visit.
• Next up, 2.7 miles away is the tonier, cleaner Santa Monica Beach, which is highlighted by the pier and a fully functional amusement park, Pacific Park. Rides include a roller coaster, Ferris wheel and lots of games. From the pier, there are great views (on a clear day) of Malibu to the north and Venice to the south. Or just walk or rent a bike and enjoy the paved walkway, where you'll probably have to dodge electric scooters, which are all over Santa Monica. End your time here by getting to Wilshire Boulevard.
• Some 7 miles up the road, directly on Wilshire, will bring you to ritzy Beverly Hills. Here, the attractions are ultra-expensive stores on Rodeo Drive (treat the storefront windows like an art show) and historic hotels (the Beverly Wilshire, the Beverly Hills Hotel) which have served as locales in "Pretty Woman," "Argo" and countless other movies. A visit to the Polo Lounge for a drink is a lot less costly than the cheapest room, which starts at $463 nightly. Also check out the huge palm trees on Beverly Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard., which scream "California."
• From the Beverly Hills Hotel and Sunset Boulevard, go east 5.8 miles and you'll get to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We could tell you not to waste your time, as the area can be seedy, ultra-crowded and there's not much to see beyond cement stars of people you probably haven't heard of on the ground. But you'll go there anyway. Most of the action takes place around the TCL Chinese Theatre, where costumed performers, usually in superhero outfits, are ready to pose with you, in exchange for a tip. Posing with Spider-Man is probably as close to a star as you'll get on this trip. ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" tapes across the street at the El Capitan Theatre.
• From Sunset, head 4.5 miles east to the Griffith Observatory for the best city views and the closest you'll probably get to a selfie with the Hollywood sign behind you. The sign, the symbol of Los Angeles, is actually quite a ways away, up on Mount Lee, but the observatory has the best posing spot, with the only available parking on a seven-days-a-week basis. (You can get closer in residential neighborhoods, but there's no parking available Saturdays and Sundays.)
That said, parking can be challenging at the observatory as well, especially on weekends. The city recommends dropping the car down the road at the Greek Theatre lot and walking up the hill, or taking public transportation. (There is a parking lot at the observatory, no climbing required, that charges $6 an hour.)
At the observatory, showcased in the recent film "La La Land" as well as the 1956 classic "Rebel Without a Cause," it's all about the views. You can go inside for a space-and-stars show, or just marvel at the city lights and skyline of Los Angeles from 1,100 feet up. And if you're up for it, the observatory is the starting point for the Hollywood sign hike, which is either 2.8 miles away for a frontal view, or just under 4 miles (and uphill most of the way) to get behind the sign, for one killer Los Angeles view.
And that's our one-day tour. The skies are dark now, so it's a good time to roll back down the street and go to dinner, perhaps at a classic, vintage Hollywood establishment like Musso & Frank Grill, which is over 100 years old. You probably won't see stars there, but then you never know. Johnny Depp and the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards have been known to dine there.
Take a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard
90210 in real life: Scenes from Beverly Hills
Photo tour: The wild street scene that is Venice Beach


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Related: Glenn Beck says Obama is Covering up Truth of Boston Bombing
April 21, 2013
An expert on terrorism says the Saudi national who was the original "person of interest" in connection with Monday's Boston Marathon bombing is going to be deported from the U.S. on Tuesday.
The foreign student from Revere, Mass., is identified as 20-year-old Abdul Rahman Ali Alharbi.
"I just learned from my own sources that he is now going to be deported on national security grounds next Tuesday, which is very unusual," Steve Emerson of the Investigative Project on Terrorism told Sean Hannity of Fox News Wednesday night.
Emerson echoed more details Friday on The Glenn Beck Radio Show, who says there are many more details to this situation and would be revealed on Monday.
The Reuters news agency reported President Barack Obama met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal on Wednesday, noting "the meeting was not on Obama's public schedule."
By the way, the ultimate turmeric and inflammatory support Bodease is back in stock at 40% off!


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Eczema is a chronic skin problem that
causes dry, red, itchy skin. It is also called atopic
dermatitis or AD. Anyone can get eczema, but it is
most common in babies to young adults.
Your child's doctor can help you and your
child relieve the symptoms and keep them under control. The following
information from the American Academy of Pediatrics is about eczema and how to
help your child avoid "the itch."
Eczema is the most common skin problem treated
by pediatric dermatologists. About 65% of patients develop symptoms
before age 1, and about 90% of them develop symptoms before age 5.
Because eczema is a chronic skin problem, these symptoms can come and go. There
are times when the symptoms are worse (called exacerbations or
flares) followed by times when the skin gets better or
clears up completely (called remissions).
Many babies outgrow eczema by age 4. Some
children outgrow eczema by the time they are young adults, although their skin
remains dry and sensitive. A few may have it all their lives, but there are ways
to relieve the symptoms.
Eczema often runs in families with a history of
eczema or other allergic conditions such as hay fever and asthma. It is not
The symptoms of eczema are different with each
child. Common symptoms include dry, red, itchy skin and rashes. These rashes can
be oozing or very dry.
Eczema can appear anywhere on the body or in
just a few areas. In babies, a rash often appears on the face and scalp. In
teens and young adults, a rash often appears on the hands and feet.
One of the most helpful things you can do is to
prevent flare-ups before they happen.
Keep your child's skin
moisturized. Moisturizing should be a part of your child's daily
treatment plan.
– Use fragrance-free
moisturizers. Cream or ointment is more moisturizing than
– After a bath, gently
pat the skin with a towel and then apply moisturizer to the damp
– Apply moisturizer at
least once a day or more often if needed. Moisturizer should be
applied to the face and entire body.
Avoid irritants. People who are
sensitive to scratchy fabrics or chemicals in soaps and detergents
– Wear soft fabrics such
as 100% cotton clothing.
– Use mild,
fragrance-free body cleansers.
– Take short baths with
room temperature water.
– Use mild laundry
detergent with no dyes or perfumes.
– Skip using fabric
softener in the dryer.
Remind your child not to scratch.
Scratching can make the rash worse and lead to infection. Also, the more
your child scratches, the more itchy the area will be. Keep your
child's fingernails short and smooth, and try to distract your
child from scratching.
Ask your child's doctor if
allergies could be a cause of the eczema. Sometimes allergies, such as
ones to food, pets, pollens, or dust mites (in bedding), can trigger the
rash or make it worse. If your child's eczema is caused by an
allergy, avoid the trigger, if possible.
Ask your child's doctor about
other things that can trigger a flare-up. These things include
overheating or sweating and stress.
Your child's doctor may recommend
medicines to help your child feel better and to keep the symptoms of eczema
under control. The type of medicine recommended will depend on how severe the
eczema is and where it appears on the body. The medicine can be given in 2 ways:
applied to the skin (topical) or taken by mouth (oral). Topical medicines are
available as creams or ointments; oral medicines are available in pill or liquid
Medicines that only a doctor (and some other
health professionals) can order are called prescription medicines.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are available without a doctor's order.
This does not mean that OTCs are harmless. Like prescription medicines, OTCs can
be very dangerous to a child if not taken the right way.
Before you give your child any medicines, be
sure you know how to give them. Talk with your child's doctor if you have
questions or concerns about giving your child medicines.
Topical steroids
(hydrocortisone creams or ointments)—May help
relieve itchy skin and decrease inflammation. They work best for mild
Steroid-free topical itch
relief—May give fast relief of dry, itchy skin with few
side effects. Some of these medicines contain alcohol, which can cause a
burning sensation.
antihistamines—May help relieve the itch (particularly the
kind that makes some people sleepy).
steroids—Used to reduce pain, redness, and swelling and to
stop the itch. Uncommon side effects, including thinning of the skin,
stretch marks, or acne, may occur if not used as recommended and if used for
long periods.
Topical immunomodulators
(steroid-free medicines)—Used to reduce inflammation and
stop the itch. They are a new class of medicines shown to work in 80%
of studies done in children older than 2 years. Studies are currently being
done to test the safety of their use in younger children.
antihistamines—Come in several prescription types that may
be more effective in certain children.
Oral antibiotics—May
be prescribed if there is a secondary infection caused by scratching.
Oral steroids—Are
rarely recommended, especially for young children, because they pose many
health risks. Also, after patients stop taking these medicines, they often
have rebound flare-ups.
Eczema is a chronic skin problem, so it can come
and go. It requires ongoing management by you, your child, and your
child's doctor. If your child's eczema is not improving, talk with
your child's doctor about your concerns.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
American Academy of Dermatology
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
National Eczema Association
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Listing of resources does not imply an endorsement
by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP is not responsible for the
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Fennel Pistachio Compote
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There are three kinds of fennel, bitter, sweet, and Florence. Bitter and sweet fennel have long histories—the seeds and stem of bitter fennel was used to flavor foods in the classical era, and maybe earlier. Sweet fennel has a slight anise flavor, but it is Florence fennel, or finocchio, the one with the big bulb, that really packs that licorice punch.
You can get finocchio year round these days, but traditionally, its season is wintertime. I grew up eating it in salads, roasted with parmesan cheese sprinkled over, and braised in chicken stock. Look for bulbs that are very hard and white, with their feathery greens attached. The greens add great flavor to chicken and fish stocks.
Last year I pickled fennel and it was delicious—I used it a variety of ways. One was as a salad on top of mortadella salami, garnished with pistachio nuts. I was thinking about that garnish and figured it would be tasty to have on hand a finocchio and pistachio compote in oil to hold in the fridge.
I tried it and it turns out to be one of those addicting combinations. I've eaten, like, a quarter cup just out of the pint jar with my fingers, shaking off the oil before dropping a pinch in my mouth. But I am going to stop because next time I'll test it with a very beautiful piece of stripped bass a Montauk fisherman friend gave us, in an egg salad, and I have a slightly weird pasta idea…but first, the compote.
Fennel Pistachio Compote
Makes 1 pint
I like to keep the ingredients chunky for this recipe. If I want to use the compote less as a salad and more as a sauce, I can always grind it up later. The compote is covered with oil, which is only a prophylactic to keep new spoilers out of the jar. But inevitably, there are yeasts and mold spores floating around and they are going to be on these raw ingredients. Eventually, the compote will ferment. It won't freeze, and it won't can. So make it, refrigerate it, but try to use it within 10 days (that will be easy when you taste it).
½ lb fennel (about ½ of a large bulb)
½ cup plain pistachios
½ cup olive oil (plus more to cover)
Juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Core and thinly slice the fennel, then chop into pieces about ½ inch long. Place the pistachios in a food processor and pulse to chop, or chop with a knife. You don't want pistachio powder, just crushed nuts. Combine the fennel, pistachios, and remaining ingredients in a bowl.
Sterilize a pint jar, band, and lid (it's okay to use a used lid) by boiling in water for 10 minutes (add 1 minute for every 1,000 feet above sea level). Pack in the compote and cover with oil. You could fully saturate with oil. That would be best and give your product the longest life because less air pockets mean less spaces for yeasts and so on to grow. But spoilers will grow, eventually, in the dish like this, so I think it is best not to create a totally oily compote, and just eat it a bit sooner.
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Refrigerate for up to ten days. Next time, recipes for using the compote.
The Mycophilia book giveaway is over. Congratulations in advance to all you winners! I hope you like the book. I've put up a website with links to some of the scientists and their papers I cite, my mushroom recipes, and all the mycological clubs in the USA, as well as retail links and a calendar of mushroom forays and festivals events (although that's still evolving…not every festival has a long lead-time web presence). Check it out!