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Does John Roberts Value Image Above Ideology?
As the dust begins to settle on the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold ObamaCare, no one is questioning the motives of eight out of the nine justices. They all seemed to vote in a way that is consistent with their ideology. Not one of them is suspected to have voted with an eye on "how it would play" in the media or with those who complain that partisanship has ruled the court in recent years. Only the Chief Justice has had his motives called into question.
All of us hope to make our major decisions in life based upon our ideology and our core values. That becomes challenging, however, for anyone who is tempted to value the reputation of his institution above his own personal beliefs. Enter Penn State and the email evidence showing who knew what, and when, concerning Jerry Sandusky's predatory behavior. Enter the Roman Catholic Church or any religious organization where leaders have sought to protect the institutional image more than vulnerable children. Enter the Supreme Court, if Justice Roberts was truly more concerned about the court's image than his own conservative principles when he voted to uphold ObamaCare. Say it isn't so.
John Roberts is known to pay close attention to media coverage. He seems more sensitive than the other justices to how the Court is perceived by the public. Did those concerns lead him to change his mind on ObamaCare? In the end, did image play a bigger role in his personal decision than his conservative convictions?
A question for John Roberts to ask himself is this: "Would I have voted the same way even if I was not the Chief Justice?" If he would have voted differently as an Associate Justice, then he may actually be much better suited for that role than for the role of Chief Justice. You don't change your image as a partisan by trying not to be one. You just stick with your principles come hell or high water. Who cares how people label you or your precious institution? It's always about the people, and what is best for them. Anything else just leads to personal compromise and questionable motives.
Were the other conservative justices flat wrong in their evaluation of ObamaCare? Was Justice Roberts the only conservative smart enough to get it right? The collective wisdom and weight of the conservative dissent from four justices is far heavier than the spin and weight of one conservative justice. The evidence strongly suggests that Roberts felt pressure to shore up the court's reputation. That makes it more about image than ideology.
True conservatives always value ideology above institutional image. Conservatives believe that doctrine, common sense, personal integrity, and responsibility are more essential than polishing up an organization's luster.
Is Justice Roberts a true conservative? Did he vote according to his values and conscience, or according to his desire to help the Supreme Court be viewed in a certain light? You never improve your image by worrying about what others are saying....or by ignoring the collective wisdom of those who share your beliefs and convictions.
Your image is a reflection of your decisions, and your consistency in behavior and doctrine. Without that consistency, one is left to wonder whether your core values are your own....or values that evolve along the way based on which direction the wind is blowing. The storms that hit the nation's capital the day after the Supreme Court's decision were timely. They were symbolic of the intense wind that was blowing in the direction of Justice Roberts prior to his perceived reversal on this issue.
When you make a decision as big as this one, there is no question that you then get to own it. ObamaCare was first hung around the neck of the senator from our state who cast the deciding vote on the legislation....namely, Ben Nelson. Now this albatross has also been hung around the neck of John Roberts because he voted to uphold it. Whereas Ben Nelson has decided not to run for re-election, John Roberts gets a free pass since his role is not an elected office. He will likely have another 20-25 years to continue sculpting his image and the image of the court.
One thing we now know about John Roberts....we can't be sure how he will vote in future cases any more than we can predict the weather. We can only hope that he won't continually find himself having his motives questioned in a way that makes him seem as unpredictable as the winds that blow across Washington, D.C.


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Seventy-nine percent of National Journal's National Security Insiders believe that when Congress returns in mid-November, members will punt sequestration for a few months as hope wanes for a broader deal to avoid the sweeping $1.2 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade, roughly half from defense.
Chatter about the possibility of a short-term fix to avert sequestration for a few months increased in the lead-up to congressional recess, but a compromise to reduce the deficit remains elusive on Capitol Hill—meaning the Pentagon is facing $55 billion in additional cuts to its budget to take effect next year. "Punting seems to be the favorite sport of congressmen these days," one Insider said. "... The best Congress will be able to do is to move the goalposts and leave any solution to the next Congress and administration."
Congress has been unable to solve even the simplest problems in this session, another Insider added, "which does not inspire confidence in their ability to do anything more than kick the can down the road a bit."
Another Insider said a continuing resolution would delay the sequester for six months, and an omnibus spending bill would likely keep defense spending afloat six months after that. "Sometime during this period, the Congress will likely agree to a comprehensive plan that takes Simpson-Bowles as its basis, or otherwise financial markets will begin penalizing U.S. government borrowing."
Several Insiders said the outcome of the presidential election could be decisive when it comes to compromise on Capitol Hill. Defense hawks pushing for a compromise that spares defense are sure to be shot down, since President Obama has refused to accept a deal that spares defense cuts at the expense of steeper reductions in social programs. GOP nominee Mitt Romney, for his part, has indicated that he would protect the defense budget from sequestration if elected, and even roll back the initial tranche of $500 billion in cuts that the military has already said it could safely absorb. If Romney wins, Republicans could be less inclined to retreat on taxes and move toward a broader compromise.
A mere 13 percent said members would make a grand bargain on the deficit—but only 9 percent believed sequestration would actually go into effect on Jan. 2 in its full capacity. "In the end, they will reach some semblance of a deal to avoid sequestration," said one Insider, who lamented such a compromise. "The only way the Pentagon will ever go on a serious diet is if forced. There are too many in Congress with political reasons, as opposed to national-security reasons, for keeping the military on its high-fat diet."

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Thanksgiving leftovers? In many homes, that's an oxymoron. But for you lucky folks who wind up tomorrow with bowls and platters crammed in your fridge, here are a few clever recipes you might like to try.
Thanksgiving leftovers? In many homes, that's an oxymoron.
But for you lucky folks who wind up tomorrow with bowls and platters crammed in your fridge, here are a few clever recipes you might like to try.
The staff at Southern Living Magazine designed an ingenious way to use leftover sweet potatoes: Pizza. Sweet potatoes are mashed, then spread on pizza dough in place of tomato sauce. Toppings include chopped turkey, onion, mushrooms and Havarti cheese. (See recipe below)
Norman King of Southern Living's test kitchen suggests using leftover cranberry sauce to make a vinaigrette for a salad.
"Add cranberry sauce in place of the sweetener in your vinaigrette recipe," King said. "For instance, replace a teaspoon of honey with a tablespoon of cranberry sauce. Or heat up leftover cranberry sauce and mix in a one-to-one ratio with orange juice and mix that into a vinaigrette, or use as a reduction over pancakes."
The morning after Thanksgiving, leftover stuffing can become the base for a twist on Eggs Benedict.
"Cut the stuffing into rounds, then toast them in a pan until crispy," King said. "Fry or poach an egg to put on top."
For the sauce, King says to "spice up leftover gravy with some fresh lemon juice and fresh herbs or horseradish."
Empanadas are a way to neatly tuck leftovers out of sight. The recipe below from HoneyBaked Ham is versatile, in that you can stuff the flaky pies with just about any combination of food. One idea — a layer of mashed potatoes topped with some green bean casserole, turkey, and a dab of cranberry sauce.
The HoneyBaked recipe suggests using a strip of turkey or ham, which looks pretty, but for easier eating, you may want to chop the meat into bite-size pieces.
Soups are a natural repository for leftover turkey and vegetables. Drop in a scoop of mashed potatoes to thicken the broth, and voila — a pot full of comfort.
Instead of that tired turkey Tetrazzini you make every year, try using a noodle nest to cradle your leftover turkey. A recipe from De Cecco Pasta enrobes turkey in a white wine-enhanced leek sauce and a dusting of Parmesan. The result is piled into the nests made of angel hair pasta — an elegant presentation that nobody will call "leftovers."
Croquettes have been around since the early 1700s. Traditionally small (walnut-sized to egg-sized), they are rolled in bread crumbs and fried for a crispy crust and moist filling. Thanksgiving leftovers are easily — and tastily — disguised in a croquette.
A quick, no-recipe method is to combine mashed potatoes, stuffing, and finely chopped turkey with an egg, then form the mixture into small patties. Dip patties in bread crumbs and fry.
For a more gourmet version, check out Martha Stewart's recipe below. Onion and fresh herbs are sautéed in butter, softened with cream, then mixed with mashed potatoes. Serve with a side of cranberry sauce.
Don't forget to save some turkey slices for that perennial favorite — the turkey and stuffing sandwich.
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1 pound pizza crust dough
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes or leftover sweet potato casserole (without toppings)
1 cup shredded roasted turkey
1 cup shredded spinach
1⁄2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
1⁄2 cup sliced red onion
11⁄2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Havarti cheese
1 teaspoon freshly ground Italian seasoning
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Roll pizza crust dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Spread mashed sweet potatoes over dough. Top with turkey, spinach, sliced shiitake mushrooms, sliced red onion, shredded Havarti cheese, and freshly ground Italian seasoning. Bake 18 minutes or until edges are browned.
From www.SouthernLiving.com
Package De Cecco Angel Hair Nests
4 tablespoons De Cecco Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
11⁄2 cups cooked turkey breast
5 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, washed and thinly sliced
1 cup water
3⁄4 cup finely chopped green onions, divided
1⁄3 cup dry white wine, such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
3⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cut cooked, skinless turkey into bite-size pieces or shreds; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet, add leeks and cook on medium for 7 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Add water, 1⁄2 cup green onions and wine; cook, covered, 10 minutes or until leeks are soft. Transfer mixture to a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons of oil. Cover and keep warm.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in three batches, gently lower pasta into boiling water. Cook 6 minutes or until al dente. Carefully remove pasta with a large slotted spoon, gently shaking to remove excess liquid. Repeat procedure with remaining pasta. Arrange cooked pasta nests on a large rimmed platter. Spoon sauce evenly over each nest. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, and top with turkey. Garnish with a drizzle of sauce and remaining 1⁄4 cup green onions.
2 fresh or pre-made pie crusts
Ham or turkey, cut into 1" x 2" slices
Various leftovers, including stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potato soufflé
1 beaten egg with 1 tablespoon milk added (for wash)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a floured surface, roll out pie dough a bit thinner than your average crust. Use a 4-inch cutter or bowl turned over to cut out circles. Gather the remaining dough, roll and repeat.
Place a ham or turkey strip on each crust, then top with your choice of leftover side dishes. Mix and match as you please, but use only about 2 tablespoons in total or empanadas will not close properly.
Brush a bit of egg wash on the edge of each empanada, fold over, then press with a fork to close. Poke a few holes on top with your fork to vent the steam. Empanadas can be made ahead to this point; store in airtight container until ready to bake.
Place empanadas on a baking sheet and brush tops with egg wash. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then rest on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving. Yields 12 empanadas.
From HoneyBaked Ham
11⁄2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
11⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
11⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh savory or thyme
2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
1⁄4 cup heavy cream
1 cup mashed potatoes
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
11⁄2 cups finely ground fresh breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, 1 teaspoons salt, and teaspoon pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in sage and savory or thyme, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in turkey and cream, and cook until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl, and let cool for 15 minutes.
Add potatoes, flour, and egg to turkey, and season with salt and pepper.
Drop 2 tablespoons turkey mixture into a shallow bowl of breadcrumbs, turn to coat, and pat into 2-inch disks. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Heat 1⁄4 inch oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook croquettes in a single layer until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
From www.MarthaStewart.com


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The most exciting football game of the season is coming up next weekend, The Super Bowl! I am not a huge fan of the NFL; I am more of a college football girl. My favorite part of the Super Bowl is all the new commercials and the tailgating food. I love grazing on all the finger foods and dips. I usually make a meal of it.
The star of this year's Super Bowl party is going to be this Hot Sausage Dip. This is one of my favorite tailgating recipes. It is always a hit, and I never have any leftovers. This recipe uses a can of diced tomatoes and green chiles and a pound of hot sausage. If you are worried this dish might be too spicy for your guests, you can adjust the heat by using regular sausage and a can of mild diced tomatoes and green chiles.
I like to serve this dip with some tortilla and corn chips. You can make this dip ahead of time and refrigerate it until Sunday afternoon. I have also frozen it, and it bakes up wonderfully. If you want to bake it frozen, bake it covered for 15 minutes and uncovered for 30 minutes.
So, whether you are pulling for San Franciso or Baltimore (or the commercials), I think everyone can agree this dip is a touchdown!
Hot Sausage Dip
(Printable Recipe)
1 lb hot sausage
8 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain fat.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and put in an 8-cup baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with corn and/or tortilla chips.
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If there's one thing I've learnt about RA in the last five years …April 12, 2012 at 9:22 pm | Posted in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) | 5 Comments
… it's that it doesn't obey the rules!
I've always been a very law-abiding citizen, a positive goody-goody in my youth, and I just don't think that's FAIR!
I'm not having a flare, I'm not in a great deal of pain, none of my small joints (you know, the one's that RA affects when it obeys the rules) are causing me an problem at all. Hurrah. Believe me, I'm not complaining about that. Even my acromoclavicular joint, that little one in the shoulder/neck area that's given me a lot of gyp in the past, is fine.
No, this time the problem is the wacking great big joint – the 'ball and socket' where the upper arm bone (humerous) fits into the shoulder – the glenohumeral joint apparently. Good job I have a love of words, because there's very little else to love about my left glenohumeral joint right now!
As I said, I'm not in a great deal of pain – in fact no pain most of the time. However, something's going on in that joint which is causing a nerve to get trapped whenever I try to a) lift the arm past horizontal height sideways b) lift the arm past what I can only think of, given that I'm reading a book about Germany in World War II at the moment, as Nazi salute height c) lift something heavy or d) sleep on that side. And when it gets trapped, IT HURTS! Fortunately it doesn't hurt for very long, unlike that typical toothachy grinding pain of RA, but it does hurt… a lot!
I've had it for months – I couldn't be bothered to go and see the doc. After all, it only hurt if I did things that I didn't really have to do, and I thought it would just get better.
It got worse.
I also thought that it wasn't RA. It might not be … but I saw the doc today and she thinks it probably is.
On the bright side, she's referred me to physio. On the not so bright side it could take weeks, because I'm at work. If I was off work because of it, I could get an urgent appointment so I could get back to work.
If I was off work because of it, I would have no money coming in… I'll wait.
Also on the not so bright side, she's dubious about the physios being able to do anything about it. If they can't, I'll probably have to have an investigatory ultrasound (no worries) and an injection (nerve or joint related I'm not quite sure – decided I'd rather not ask …) … big worries! However, as I'm immuno-suppressed she's not keen to go down the injection path because of risk of infection. I assured her that as I'm a wimp I'm also not keen to down the injection path, because of risk of pain!
Just have to sit back and wait for the physiotherapy appointment now, and hope it doesn't take so long that I AM off work with the problem by the time I get the appointment!
Flippers crossed.
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Intangible Property Tax Taxes
Assessed on Dealers in Intangibles, by County, Calendar Year
The total amount of intangible property tax assessed on
shares or capital employed by dealers in intangibles in 1998
was $15,657,646.
Intangible property includes investments, credits, money,
shares and capital. Dealers in intangibles that are taxed
have an office in Ohio that: lends money; discounts, buys or
sells bills of exchange, drafts, acceptance notes and
mortgages; and buys or sells bonds, stocks or other
investment securities.
The tax rate on fair value of shares or capital employed is
eight mills. The tax base is basically shares of stock and
capital stock divided into shares. Charities, insurance
companies and financial institutions are exempt.
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Susan Levine (Co-PI)
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s-levine [at] uchicago [dot] edu
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SILC Faculty Member and member of our Spatial Network.
Biographical Sketch:
Simmons College Mathematics and Psychology B.S. 1972
M.I.T. Psychology Ph.D. 1976
Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Chicago, 1994 – present
Program Chair, Developmental Psychology, University of Chicago, 2005 – present
Core Faculty Member, Committee on Education, University of Chicago, 2005 – present
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Wyler Children's Hospital, Department of
Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, 1983-1993
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Wyler Children's Hospital, Department of
Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, 1976-1983
Stella M. Rowley Chair, 2009
Fellow, Association for Psychological Science
Five Most Relevant:
Levine, S.C., Vasilyeva, M., Lourenco, S., Newcombe, N. & Huttenlocher, J. (2005) Socioeconomic
status modifies the sex difference in spatial skill. Psychological Science, 16, 841-845.
Klibanoff, R., Levine, S.C., & Huttenlocher, J., Vasilyeva, M. & Hedges, L. (2006) Preschool children's
mathematical knowledge: The effect of teacher "math talk". Developmental Psychology, 42, 59-
Ehrlich, S., Levine, S.C., & Goldin-Meadow, S. (2006) The importance of gesture in children's spatial
reasoning. Developmental Psychology, 42, 1259-1268.
Beilock, S.L., Gunderson, E.A., Ramirez, G. & Levine, S.C (2010). Female Teachers' math anxiety
impacts girls' math achievement. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 107,1860-
Levine, S.C., Suriyakham, L., Rowe, M. & Huttenlocher, J. & Gunderson, E. A. (in press). What counts
in the development of children's number knowledge? A longitudinal investigation.
Developmental Psychology.
Five Others:
Lourenco, S.F. & Levine, S.C. (2008). Early numerical representations and the natural numbers: Is
there really a complete disconnect? Brain and Behavioral Sciences, 31, 660.
Boyer, T., Levine, S.C. & Huttenlocher, J. (2008). Development of proportional reasoning: Where
young children go wrong. Developmental Psychology, 44, 1478-1490.
Rowe, M. L., Levine, S.C., Fisher, J., & Goldin-Meadow, S. (2009). Does linguistic input play the same
role in language learning for children with and without early brain injury? Developmental
Psychology, Special section on the interplay of biology and the environment, 45, 90-102
Cartmill, E., Pruden, S.M., Levine, S.C., Goldin-Meadow, S. (in press). The role of parent gesture in
children's spatial language development. Proceedings of the Boston University Conference on
Child Language.
Krakowski, M., Ratliff, K., Gomez, L.M., & Levine, S.C. (in press). Spatial intelligence and the research
– Practice challenge. Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences
Co-PI, Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center, NSF-funded Science of Learning Center
Committee member, National Academies of Sciences Early Childhood Mathematics Panel, 2006-08;
book to be published on this topic.
Consultant on early math for Sesame Street, 2007-08
Board member, Chapin Hall, an organization that does research on policies and programs affecting
Board Member, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Co-director, Center for Early Childhood Research, an interdisciplinary group of scholars investigating
early child development and disseminating research findings to broad audiences including
educators, parents, and policy makers
Sian Beilock, University of Chicago; Stacy Ehrlich, Educational Development Corporation; Dedre
Gentner, Northwestern University; Susan Goldin-Meadow, University of Chicago; Louis Gomez,
University of Pittsburgh; Larry Hedges, Northwestern University; Janellen Huttenlocher, University of
Chicago; Stella Lourenco, Emory University; Kelly Mix, Michigan State University; Nora Newcombe,
Temple University; Steve Raudenbush, University of Chicago; Meredith Rowe, University of Maryland,
College Park; David Uttal, Northwestern University; Marina Vasilyeva, Boston College
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Chicago (current); Mee-Kyoung Kwon, University of Chicago (current); Eve Sauer, University of
Pittsburgh; Linda Suriyakham;
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Women's Lacrosse Eager to Get First Season Going
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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College has made a name for itself of late by bringing unfamiliar sports to the small city of Hartsville. Last year, it was men's volleyball. The year before that, men's lacrosse. This year, Coker introduces women's lacrosse.
First-year coach Steve Efland is excited to have the sport at Coker, and expects his team to put on quite a show for fans who attend the games.
"Our game is a little different from the men's game, but still packed with action," said Efland, who comes to Coker after serving as head coach at Winter Springs High School in Florida since 2004. "It isn't as many big hits like the men's game, which means we can show fans the more tactical side of the game. Our players rely more on skill and efficiency than brute strength."
The Cobras will enter the traditionally competitive South Atlantic Conference in 2014, but this will be an interesting year for the SAC as it will be the first year the conference has sponsored men's or women's lacrosse. The thought of winning the inaugural conference title has driven Efland and his team to work harder than the players ever imagined they could in the preseason.
"The team has been working at a level that is hard to describe," said Efland. "The team knows that we have a shot to win the first title in conference history, and that is a real motivator in the weight room and on the practice field."
Efland has built a roster that is stacked with playmakers, and with his efficiency-oriented coaching style, the plan is for them to turn strong defense into big-time offense.
Expected to lead the offense for the Navy and Yellow will be SAC preseason all-conference attackers Mackenzie Baker and Hayley Ferone.
"Mackenzie and Hayley are special players that can change a game in the blink of an eye," said Efland. "Hayley was a high school All-American and has a wicked shot as a lefty. Mackenzie's size and skill make her very hard to match up with. She should score some easy goals for us."
Efland knows that offense is just one facet of the game, which is why he is counting on defender Marabeth Durden and goalie Mandy Lopez to shut down opposing teams' attack.
"Marabeth and Mandy are Division I caliber players along with Mackenzie and Hayley," said Efland. "Marabeth is a tenacious defender that gets under the skin of the player she is marking and just makes it a long day. Mandy is just what we need considering the youth of the team. She is a phenomenal goalie with good ball recognition skills, and can really move between the pipes."
As the preseason concludes and official games get under way, Coker can expect to be tested early on as its first-year schedule is headlined with matches against Division II powerhouses Kutztown University and Rollins College.
"We play one heck of a schedule in our rookie campaign," said Efland. "My goal for us is to compete against the best teams and find out what we do well and where we can improve. Regardless of how the season turns out the team should be proud that they will be remembered as the team that laid the foundation for Coker women's lacrosse to be built."
The Navy and Yellow opens its season Monday, Feb. 17 at home against Erskine College.
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I love bags, especially reusable bags. I have my reusable grocery bags, I have take-a-long shopping bags, but I hadn't found a produce bag that I liked enough to remember to bring along until I found this tutorial for t-shirt produce bags.
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You can pack them in with your reusable grocery bags so you remember to use them at the store. I don't think they can entirely replace the plastic bags. Sometimes you need those to keep the food fresh or for very small produce.
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The Lady Bisons, 4-24, 2-16 in the A-Sun, will close out the regular season at home Thursday night at 5:15 against Kennesaw State and Saturday afternoon at 2 against Mercer at Allen Arena.
Kennesaw State is 10-17, 7-11 in the conference. The Lady Owls have won game on the road. They are 1-10 away from home overall, 1-7 in conference games.
"You always want to try to play the very best that you can," Lipscomb coach Frank Bennett said. "We have two home games and we would like to finish strong. There is a lot of motivation to play well here.
"There is a lot of disappointment that we aren't going to be able to go to the tournament. That is a downer. Hopefully, we will respond well and come back strong."
The Lady Bisons are led by junior guard Jenna Bartsokas with 12.3 points per game. Sophomore center Brittany Duerk is the leader in rebounds with 5.5.
"We have had a hard time scoring," Bennett said. "In the past couple of weeks we have an ankle surgery, a broken nose, flu, pneumonia, two concussions and now a stomach virus is going around. We are practicing with just nine players."
Kennesaw State is led by sophomore guard Angie Smith with 11.4 points per game and senior guard Gia Lockett with 11. Freshman forward Sametria Gideon leads the team in rebounds with eight per game.
"Kennesaw State has won several close games," Bennett said. "They have won four games recently by four games or less.
"They are athletic. They play a helter-skelter type game. Their guards are their leading scorers, but they spread it across the board."
The Lady Bisons lost 70-52 to Kennesaw State Dec. 5.
"This is the longest time interval we have had between games with a conference team," Bennett said. "Our players probably don't remember that much about the game.
"They are a very good rebounding team. That was a key factor in the last game. They out-rebounded us 57-20 if you can imagine that. We will have to do a better job on the boards against them."
The Lady Bisons would like to end the season with some good memories and that starts with Kennesaw State.
"We want to end the season on a positive note," Duerk said. "We really want to show people that our record doesn't show the time and effort we have put into this season. We are a lot better than our record."
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During a blood transfusion, a person (the recipient) receives healthy blood from another person (the donor). The donated blood is carefully screened for diseases before it is used. Before receiving a blood transfusion, the recipient's blood is analyzed closely (using blood type) to make sure the donor blood is a close match to the recipient's.
Blood is transfused into an arm vein slowly over 1 to 4 hours (except in an emergency when blood is transfused more quickly).
Blood transfusions can:
Blood transfusions aren't usually used to treat uncomplicated painful events or mild to moderate anemia.
Following a blood transfusion, doctors keep a close watch on the person for any negative reactions.
Hospital staff will also check for iron buildup in the body (iron overload). This can develop when a person gets many transfusions.
A blood transfusion lowers the amount of hemoglobin S red blood cells in the body. When there are fewer sickled hemoglobin S cells in the bloodstream, they are less likely to build up and block blood vessels.
Blood transfusion also increases the number of normal red blood cells in the body, increasing the supply of oxygen to the body.
Some sudden complications of sickle cell disease cause the body's red blood cell count to drop to life-threatening levels (severe anemia). When severe, these conditions (including splenic sequestration, acute chest syndrome, and aplastic crisis) can be fatal if not treated with blood transfusions.
Chronic severe anemia from kidney failure may need treatment with periodic blood transfusions.
After having general anesthesia and surgery, people with sickle cell disease are at risk for sickling-related problems and acute chest syndrome. Blood transfusions before surgery can prevent or treat these complications.
Blood transfusions can treat acute chest syndrome and leg ulcers.
Frequent blood transfusions may help prevent strokes in children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a first stroke.
Blood transfusion is an effective and proven treatment for some severe complications of sickle cell disease.1
Blood transfusions reduce the risk of some complications of sickle cell disease and improve symptoms of severe anemia.
A person receiving many blood transfusions will gradually collect too much iron in the body (iron overload). Very high levels of iron can lead to hemochromatosis, which can be fatal if untreated.
After 10 to 20 blood transfusions, iron chelation treatment can help rid the body of excess iron.
A person receiving repeat blood transfusions may develop antibodies to the donor blood. This is called alloimmunization. Alloimmunization makes repeated transfusions more difficult. It occurs in about 1 out of 4 people who have sickle cell disease and who get frequent transfusions.2
A transfusion reaction can result from mismatched blood type. And it may occur immediately or days later (5 to 20 days after transfusion). An acute transfusion reaction ranges from mild (fever, chills, and rash) to severe (shock, severe anemia, painful event, and death).
Donated blood is carefully screened for diseases before it is used. But it's remotely possible that donor blood may be contaminated with an infectious disease (such as HIV or hepatitis).
If you have repeated blood transfusions, you'll have routine testing for iron buildup in your body.
Though blood transfusions are an effective treatment for sickle cell disease complications, they are only used selectively. The risks of hemochromatosis and alloimmunization from repeat transfusions makes this procedure more suitable for severe and high-risk conditions.
Doctors and researchers continue to weigh the benefits against the risks of preventive blood transfusions. Repeat blood transfusion treatment for 3 to 5 years can reduce the number of repeat strokes in children who have sickle cell disease. It helps prevent a second stroke in most children. But some children who get repeat transfusions will still have a second stroke.
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- Wang WC (2009). Sickle cell anemia and other sickling syndromes. In JP Greer et al., eds., Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology, 12th ed., pp. 1038–1082. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- Steinberg MH (2008). Sickle cell disease and associated hemoglobinopathies. In L Goldman, D Ausiello, eds., Cecil Medicine, 23rd ed., pp. 1217–1226. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
Last Revised: January 11, 2012
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The auction closes on Sunday
Please come and look at all the wonderful goodies we have - all to raise money for research into the health of our beloved Cavaliers
Please be as generous as you can - there are lots of lovely items with very small bids on - we all know times are hard but this is a very important part of our fundraising and we are very grateful for every pound.
There are some wonderful handbags, jewllery, pictures, lots of goodies for your dogs, Kate's scrummy home made mustard, and of course the opportunity to have either a colour portrait or a pencil caricature done of YOUR Cavalier. These are to a very high standard as you can see from their previous work.
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hey man, I'm getting back into tennis as well.
And I'm also new to ABQ, so I'm not sure where the NE area is, but if you want to hit, let me know! haha
I'll hit with ya. 3.5ish I think at the moment, but won't know til I get back on the court.
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We at PAS aren't just fond of fuel-spitting, fire-belching track cars, nor are we snobs in terms of audio systems as well. We are sensitive to the realities of the world and can appreciate a well-executed custom hybrid vehicle (or electric if that be the case) when it comes our way. Take, for , this 2010 Toyota Prius owned by Rodney Esteban of Lakewood, Calif. He's got it all in there – looks, music and creativity.
Esteban set out to build this Prius almost two years ago with a desire to blend his fondness of cars with his education in green business and sustainability. He also wanted something different from his previous vehicles – a Civic, 4Runner and xB – so different it is. Wanting to help kick-start the Prius tuner movement, Esteban got in touch with Troy Sumitomo of Five Axis, who offered a sponsorship in the form the one of its ultra-clean ground effects kits. The installation and paint are done by the Imperial Body Shop while silver vinyl graphics by Sticky Fingers Designs were to follow.
To further modernize the look of the car, the exterior lighting is upgraded with O-Nex HIDs, LED running lamps and LED front flashers from MBRO Japan as well as taillights. JDM mirrors with LED entry lights and turn signals are also part of the upgrades.
The Prius features an Air Runner SP Low air suspension system that includes a VIAIR 380C compressor, pancake-style reserve tank, bellowed struts for the front and airbags for the rear. A Tanabe Sustec front chassis brace and Cusco center brace stiffen the chassis while Five:AD S6:F wheels wrapped in Falken Ziex 215/40R18 tires serve as the rolling stock.
The interior features a plethora of accessories. An OGS electronic push-button shifter panel and Clazzio custom stitched leather reupholstery are a few of the more common modern upgrades, but, in a more classic VIP theme, Esteban went with a Lexus-inspired birds-eye maple wood trim kit from CARiD. To drive the theme home, a Junction Produce Fusa and Shiro Tsuna (ropes inspired by traditional Japanese folk art) have been added along with privacy curtains and a steering wheel cover from Bellezza. The windows are covered in 3M Crystalline window film for full UV protection and complete the look.
The PowerBass audio system is integrated with the factory head unit via Audison's bit Ten processor – the unit's DRC remote is tucked up under the center console. Three PowerBass amplifiers feed the speakers and subwoofers in the system. The first two (ASA 400.4x) amplifiers power two pairs of 2XL-60.3 three-way components mounted in the stock locations. Class D power for the two 10-inch subwoofers come via a 1,000-watt monoblock amp (1000.1Dx). The subs are housed in Clazzio leather-wrapped fibreglass enclosures on either side of the trunk while the amps float high above the trunk floor on a custom fabricated amp rack. The system also features a pair of Accele five-inch headrest monitors as well as three-inch monitors in the rear seats. The system is wired using PowerBass XTK-4 power wire.
While working on his Prius, Esteban embraced social media to garner interest and keep the sponsors happy and up-to-date. There's an article on the build-up found on Priuschat.com that's had more than 120,000 views. And, the resulting enthusiasm has worked in his favor in terms of collaborating with sponsors.
Esteban recently teamed up with PowerBass and Gene Ahlo from X'Quizit Designs to help get the car ready to blow minds at the 2012 CES show. Moving forward, he plans to add the Plugs +100 plug-in conversion system that will ensure the on-board batteries before to be topped up before starting out on a drive. The system is said to add 100 miles of range for the little fuel-sipper.
It's truly amazing how a little creativity and hard work can transform a mild-mannered commuter into a very cool show car. We are sure that just as Esteban appreciates what he thinks is done; another great idea will pop into his head. Maybe you can make it a convertible with a pop-up wind turbine? You never know. #pasmag
Owner: Rodney P. Esteban
Vehicle: 2010 Toyota Prius
Location: Lakewood, CA, USA
Engine Displacement: 1.8L
Club Affiliation: Fuscion
Injen air intake
Air Runner Suspension (Super Low Down version, four gallon pancake air tank, front bellowed struts, rear bellowed bags)
Viair 380C air compressor
Tanabe USA (Sustec front strut tower bar, under brace)
Cusco USA center power brace
Five Axis Design S6:F wheels – 18x7.5 (f/r)
Falken ZIEX ZE912 tires – 215/40ZR18 (f/r)
MGP caliper covers
Five Axis Design body kit
3M Clear Pro paint protection
Colgan custom front mask
Toyota (JDM side visors, commemorative "10 Years of Prius" emblems)
O-Nex (TR-1 dry carbon fiber roof, rear deck, HID headlights and fog lights, daytime running lights)
HB 65 personalized plates
Shaved rear wiper
Beat Sonic shark fin antenna
Sticky Fingers Design vinyl graphics
Spec D Turning LED taillights
MBRO Japan LED front flashers
V-LEDS lighting
JDM mirror housings with LED flash and entry feature
Beat Sonic door entry LED courtesy lighting
Bellezza Luxury VIP curtains and steering wheel cover
CarID Lexus birds-eye maple wood trim
The Tint Factory 3M Crystalline window film
Interior sound deadening
OGS electronic gear shifter
Clazzio leather interior and neck pillows
Air Runner classic gauges
Audison remote
LUXER1 Japan LED accent bulbs
iJDMToy foot well LED lighting
Junction Produce VIP Fusa and Shiro Tsuna
PowerBass amplifiers (ASA 400.4x class A amplifier (x2), 1000.1Dx class D amplifier)
PowerBass speakers (MID2D 10-in. subwoofers (x2), 2XL-60.3 three-way components (x2), two-way coaxial thin mount speakers (x2))
PowerBass three-way PB Extreme Series electronic crossover, XTK-4 fuse holder and wires
Audison bit Ten Signal Interface Processor
Beat Sonic Navigation / DVD bypass switch
Accele (5-in. front headrest monitor (x2), 3-in. rear headrest monitor (x2))
NAV-TV OEM navigation iPhone – TV interface
Five Axis Design, Falken Tire, Powerbass USA, Injen Technology, Tanabe USA, Air Runner Suspension, Spec-D Tuning, Sticky Fingers Design, 3D Carbon, MGP Caliper Covers, Tintfactory.net, Clazzio, Beat Sonic, Cusco USA, Island Motorsports, Imperial Body Shop, Clear Pro Automotive Film, Gene Ahlo / X'Quizit Designs, Newport Autosound, Accele Electronics, Nav-TV