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Irbesartan reduced progression of nephropathy caused by type 2 diabetes independent of the effect on blood pressurePDF
ACP J Club. 2002 May-Jun;136:83. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2002-136-3-083
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• Correction: Irbesartan reduced progression of nephropathy caused by type 2 diabetes independent of the effect on blood pressure
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Lewis EJ, Hunsicker LG, Clarke WR, et al., for the Collaborative Study Group. Renoprotective effect of the angiotensin-receptor antagonist irbesartan in patients with nephropathy due to type 2 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2001 Sep 20;345:851-60. [PubMed ID: 11565517] (All 2002 articles were reviewed for relevancy, and abstracts were last revised in 2008.)
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy, and hypertension, what effect does the angiotensin-II–receptor antagonist (ARA) irbesartan and the calcium-channel blocker amlodipine have on renal disease?
Randomized (allocation concealed*), blinded (clinicians, patients, outcome assessors, and statisticians),* placebo-controlled trial with mean follow-up of 2.6 years (the Irbesartan Diabetic Nephropathy Trial [IDNT]).
210 clinical centers worldwide.
1715 patients between 30 and 70 years of age (mean age 59 y, 66% men) who had type 2 diabetes, hypertension, proteinuria defined as a urinary protein excretion rate ≥ 900 mg/24 hours, and serum creatinine levels between 88 and 265 µmol/L in women and between 106 and 265 µmol/L in men. Follow-up was 99%.
Patients were allocated to irbesartan, titrated to 300 mg/d (n = 579); amlodipine, titrated to 10 mg/d (n = 567); or placebo (n = 569). Treatment targeted a systolic blood pressure ≤ 135 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure ≤ 85 mm Hg by using drugs other than angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin-receptor blockers, and calcium-channel blockers, if necessary.
Main outcome measures
The primary outcome was the composite of a doubling of the baseline serum creatinine level, onset of end-stage renal disease, or all-cause mortality. The secondary outcome was the composite of cardiovascular mortality, nonfatal myocardial infarction, heart failure resulting in hospitalization, neurologic deficit caused by a cerebrovascular event, or above-ankle lower-limb amputation.
Main results
Analysis was by intention to treat. After adjusting for mean blood pressure, irbesartan lowered the risk for the primary composite outcome more than did amlodipine (P = 0.005) or placebo (P = 0.03); this outcome did not differ for amlodipine and placebo (P = 0.47) (Table). The 3 groups did not differ for the secondary composite outcome.
In patients with type 2 diabetes, nephropathy, and hypertension, irbesartan was more effective in reducing progression of nephropathy independent of the effect on blood pressure than was amlodipine or placebo.
*See Glossary.
Sources of funding: Bristol-Myers Squibb Institute for Medical Research and Sanofi-Synthelabo.
For correspondence: Dr. E.J. Lewis, Rush–Presbyterian–St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Table. Irbesartan, amlodipine, or placebo for risk for a composite outcome in diabetic nephropathy and hypertension at mean 2.6 y†
|Event rates
|Adjusted RRR (95% CI)
|Irbesartan vs amlodipine
|33% vs 41%
|24% (8 to 37)
|12 (7 to 35)
|Irbesartan vs placebo
|33% vs 39%
|19% (1 to 33)
|16 (8 to 121)
|Adjusted RRI (CI)
|Amlodipine vs placebo
|41% vs 39%
|7% (−11 to 29)
|Not significant
†Composite outcome = doubling of baseline serum creatinine level, end-stage renal disease, or all-cause mortality. Abbreviations defined in Glossary; RRR, RRI, and CI adjusted for mean arterial blood pressure; NNT, NNH, and CI calculated from data in article.
[ACPJC-2002-136-3-082.htm]Irbesartan was renoprotective in patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and microalbuminuria [ACPJC-2002-136-3-084.htm]Losartan was renoprotective in diabetic nephropathy independent of its effect on blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes mellitus causes microvascular and macrovascular complications that pose public health concerns worldwide. The end organ damage resulting from microvascular complications clinically manifests as retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy causes almost 40% of all incident dialysis cases in the United States. Once ESRD has developed, the median survival of patients with type 2 diabetes is 2 years, and most of these deaths are from cardiovascular disease (1).
In the spectrum of renal disease complicating diabetes, microalbuminuria precedes overt diabetic nephropathy. This stage is readily detectable, is associated with an increased risk for progression to diabetic nephropathy, and is potentially reversible.
Parving and colleagues have shown that treating patients who have type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and microalbuminuria with irbesartan, 300 mg/d, reduced progression to overt nephropathy at 2 years; lower doses (e.g., 150 mg/d) were less effective. This beneficial effect of irbesartan was independent of blood pressure lowering and glycemic control. In addition, irbesartan was more likely than placebo to cause regression to normoalbuminuria. The findings support the role of renin-angiotensin system blockade with irbesartan in preventing progression to albuminuria.
The Microvascular Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation (MICRO-HOPE) study (2) enrolled 3577 patients with diabetes, 32% of whom had microalbuminuria. The rate of progression to overt nephropathy was lower in the ramipril group than in the placebo group (relative risk reduction [RRR] 24%). Although the effects of irbesartan (RRR 66%) seemed to be greater in preventing progression to overt nephropathy, no study exists with clinically important outcomes comparing ARAs to ACE inhibitors.
The study of Mogensen and colleagues (3) provides a preliminary assessment of the role of combination therapy with ARAs and ACE inhibitors in the candesartan and lisinopril microalbuminuria (CALM) study. Candesartan combined with lisinopril for 24 weeks resulted in greater reductions in blood pressure and in the albumin-to-creatinine ratio than either drug given alone.
Once overt nephropathy develops, the goal of therapy is to slow the rate of progression to ESRD. The IDNT and the RENAAL trials, which used irbesartan and losartan, respectively, showed that patients treated with ARAs had a lower incidence of the composite outcome of doubling of serum creatinine, ESRD, or death. The effect of amlodipine on progression to the composite end point was neutral. After the baseline visit, mean systolic blood pressure levels ranged from 140 to 150 mm Hg, and diastolic blood pressure levels ranged from 74 to 77 mm Hg. A mean of 3 to 4 additional nonstudy medications were needed to achieve these blood pressure levels. Mean proteinuria levels decreased by 33% to 35% in the ARA-treated groups. These trials provide convincing evidence that irbesartan and losartan reduce the risk for progression of renal disease.
Preventing progression of diabetic nephropathy should not be considered in isolation from macrovascular complications associated with type 2 diabetes. In middle-aged and elderly persons with type 2 diabetes, fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events occur at a rate of 4% to 5% per year. The HOPE study (4) strongly supports a protective effect of ramipril (RRR 22%) on future cardiovascular events in high-risk patients, including those with diabetes and ≥ 1 additional cardiovascular risk factor. Although the HOPE trial excluded patients with overt proteinuria, patients with proteinuria and type 2 diabetes would probably have a similar benefit.
Both the IDNT and RENAAL studies used prespecified secondary outcome clusters to measure morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular causes. Secondary outcomes occurred in 24% of patients in the IDNT study and 34% of patients in the RENAAL study. Neither losartan nor irbesartan reduced the risk for this composite outcome. Losartan was associated, however, with a lower rate of first hospitalization for congestive heart failure.
Patients and their clinicians must now consider using these 2 classes of drugs. Therapy for individual patients should consider the risk for progression of renal disease, risk for future cardiovascular events, and blood pressure.
The treatment of type 2 diabetes should start early in the course of the disease process. At the normoalbuminuric or microalbuminuric stage, ACE inhibitors should be considered first-line agents because of their proven efficacy in preventing progression to overt nephropathy and reducing cardiovascular events. Attention should also focus on blood pressure control and modification of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Once nephropathy has developed, the importance of renin-angiotensin system blockade persists, but the choice of drug is less clear. Clinicians should expect to use 3 to 4 different drugs to achieve a good blood pressure reading. Although further research using clinically important outcomes is required, dual blockade of the renin-angiotensin system with a combined ACE inhibitor and ARA seems promising. This combination may offer the best of both treatment strategies and result in lower incidence rates of devastating microvascular and macrovascular complications in persons with type 2 diabetes.
Christian G. Rabbat, MD
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1. United States Renal Data System. USRDS 2000 Annual Data Report. 2000. Bethesda, Md.: National Institutes of Health; 2000. www.usrds.org/adr_2000.htm.
2. The Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation Study Investigators. Effects of ramipril on cardiovascular and microvascular outcomes in people with diabetes mellitus: results of the HOPE study and MICRO-HOPE substudy. Lancet. 2000;355:253-59. [PubMed ID: 10675071]
3. Mogensen CE, Neldam S, Tikkanen I, et al. Randomised controlled trial of dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system in patients with hypertension, microalbuminuria, and non-insulin dependent diabetes: the candesartan and lisinopril microalbuminuria (CALM) study. BMJ. 2000;321:1440-4. [PubMed ID: 11110735]
4. The Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation Study Investigators. Effects of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, ramipril, on cardiovascular events in high-risk patients. N Engl J Med. 2000;342:145-53. [PubMed ID: 10639539]
5. Casas JP, Chua W, Loukogeorgakis S, et al. Effect of inhibitors of the renin-angiotensin system and other antihypertensive drugs on renal outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet. 2005;366:2026-33. [PubMed ID: 16338452]
6. Kunz R, Friedrich C, Wolbers M, Mann JF. Meta-analysis: effect of monotherapy and combination therapy with inhibitors of the renin angiotensin system on proteinuria in renal disease. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:30-48. [PubMed ID: 17984482]
7. Yusuf S, Teo KK, Pogue J, et al. Telmisartan, ramipril, or both in patients at high risk for vascular events. N Engl J Med. 2008;358:1547-59. [PubMed ID: 18378520]


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Miss South Africa, 22-year-old Rolene Strauss, was crowned Miss World 2014 at the pageant's final in London on Sunday, with an estimated billion viewers watching on television around the globe.
Miss Hungary, Edina Kulcsar, was the runner-up and Miss United States, Elizabeth Safrit, came third in the 64th annual competition, contested by women from 121 countries.
Strauss clasped her hands together in surprise and was presented with the sash by the outgoing Miss World, Megan Young of the Philippines.
The medical student sat in the winner's throne as the 2013 champion put the glittering crown on her head before a fireworks finale at the ExCeL exhibition centre in east London. "South Africa this is for you," Strauss said afterwards. "I think I will brace myself for what's about to happen. It's a huge responsibility."
The 2014 Miss World contest has been held at London's ExCel centre. After parading in their national costumes, evening gowns and showing off their dance moves, the 120 women from around the globe were whittled down to one overall winner, Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss.
Rolene received the Miss World crown from 2013 winner Megan Young
Miss England and Miss Australia congratulate the new Miss World.
According to her Miss World biography, Rolene enjoys playing golf, netball and cycling, and reading inspirational and educational books. She is also musically minded, and can play the flute, piano and guitar.
Contestants dance in national costumes during the grand final of the Miss World 2014 pageant at the Excel London ICC Auditorium.
Miss India Koyal Rana
Miss Japan Hikaru Kawai (left) and Miss South Korea Song Hwa-young get their moment in the limelight.
Miss Mongolia Battsetseg Turbat.
Miss Gabon, Miss Ethiopia, Miss Curacao and Miss Chad take centre stage.
Former Miss World Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes a guest appearance with husband Abhishek Bachchan, daughter Aaradhya, mother Brindya, and Miss World organiser Julia Morley during the Miss World competition at the ExCel centre in London.
Following the national costume section, the women then paraded in their evening gowns. Here's Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss in a pale pink number.
Miss Thailand Maeya Nonthawan shows off her flexibility.
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed."
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When the thoughts, unswerving, are rendered straight and when their quality and texture thus change, we shall come to notice that our actions gather a new glow of perfection, a charm of brilliancy। When the actions are more glorious, as a member of a competitive community, our life becomes more productive, carrying with it always the sure insignia of success and achievement and one such example is of Shubhra Saxena, a persona who left the abode of wealth (IT professional) to serve humanity with heart so pure and vision so clear।
It was woman power all the way in the civil services (main) examination 2008, as they took the top three positions in one of the toughest competitive exams in the country, Shubhra Saxena, a graduate from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, and Sharandeep Kaur Brar, a post-graduate from Punjab University, were ranked first and second in the civil services (main) examination 2008 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Another woman, Kiran Kaushal was ranked third.
After discovering the secret energy and dynamism within herself, Shubhra Saxena properly organized and channelized the play of this energy to satiate the urge to serve the country's rural population and that made 30-year-old Shubhra Saxena to quit her well-paid IT job to prepare for civil service examinations.
"It is a very good feeling. Every person achieves victory at his/her own pace," an elated Saxena said,
Born in Uttar Pradesh's Bareli, Saxena had most of her education in Jharkhand. She gives full credit of her success to her well groomed parenting, schooling and her over all academics as all of these factors contributed in preparing a strong base, besides equipping her with a competitive zeal.
She also attributed her feat to her "loving" parents and husband, Shashank Gupta, in-laws for her roaring success saying they "were very much supportive when I expressed my desire to appear for civil services."
A software engineer and an alumnus of IIT-Roorkee, said that she quitted her well-paid IT job as she always had an urge to serve the rural population, who are deprived of even basic facilities such as education and drinking water. She is desirous of bringing change in the existing bureaucratic system, by administration reaching out to the people instead of people approaching the administration, believing, only then an effective governance can be established.
Once we undertake a great and noble work, we are already set on the grand road leading to its total realization soon, in complete success. All spectacular successes were achieved in little courageous steps taken with self confidence and faith in the nobility of the final goal chosen and Shubhra completely believed in her with a commitment to serve humanity and to transform the system to generate fruitful output in favor of people at large.
Describing Shubhra as "hard working" and "sincere" girl since childhood, Kamna (Shubhra's mother) said "Shubhra was always a topper as she secured the highest rank in school finals from DAV (Ranchi zone). After completing plus two, she was selected in all the competitive examinations that she took for engineering entrance". Kamna also gave credit to Shubhra's "cooperating in-laws" for allowing her to continue with her studies.
Kamna lived at Noida when Shubhra was preparing to crack the UPSC for the last couple of years; she was with her husband when the results were finally declared. Her husband extended unflinching support and stayed with her for months at Delhi to encourage her.
Shubhra's father, Ashok Chandra, superintending engineer, with the Central Coalfields Limited's Dhori Project, said Shubhra made them proud by becoming the only women from the family to qualify for the civil services examination.
"We have had a wing commander, doctors, engineers and even civil servants in the family but she is the only woman to reach this high standard of performance," he said. Chandra always believed in making the foundation of education strong and solid so even being posted in a colliery region, he tried to give his children the best available option.
Eldest among three siblings, Shubhra also guided her brother and sister in their higher studies. Both of them are now engineers.
Shubhra devoted her heart and soul and worked for an average of eight hours a day and 10-12 hours during examinations. "I always had faith in myself… so I won. Once a person understands the concept it is very easy to crack the exam. And more important is the ability to believe in yourself," she said.
Self growth is one of the paramount responsibilities of every one of us and one must like Shubhra, constantly strive to grow and find therein fresh abilities to serve the world.
"Pure, We Must Be.
Sincere, We Must Become.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Heavens Diffuse With Impacts of Light!
It was mid September this year - we had just been to the zoo with our three grandchildren. Then decided to stop at nearby Holmes Lake Park (Lincoln, NE) to throw little rocks into the lake. What is it about throwing rocks into a lake? Here are my little rock throwers on that day.
As Gramps walked and grandkids ran over the bridge to the shoreline my attention was arrested by the impacts of light in the sky. Over the next three minutes I captured the awe above. Hope you can grasp a little of what was enthralling. Oh His wonder and the opportunity to record a moment - in time.
I must add, those grandkids were displaying a special kind of glory too. Actually a far grander glory! What a light thought.
4 comments:
- Valerie Bosselman said...
These photos are so magnificent it seems like they are from another world!
I smiled thinking you have three out-of-this-world grandchildren!
- October 24, 2010 at 1:57 AM
- Nancy Teague said...
Thanks Val. Actually I have four out-of-this-world grandchildren. Olivia Grace was just born August 30th. So she is too little to be a rock thrower yet. ;o)
- October 24, 2010 at 11:13 PM
- dirtdigger said...
SOOO lovely! Reminds me of some similar view in CO. that we shared! Congratulations on your Olivia. We have one too. A beautiful name.
- October 27, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Nancy Teague said...
I imagine these kinds of glorious scenes are going on all the time around the world. The key is to be at that place at that time and with time to see it!
I must add that a couple of friends noticed some things I hadn't. One saw the rearing white horse cloud and the other friend saw a rider cloud to the left. Can you see them? Isn't it great how we need others to fully see?!
- October 28, 2010 at 4:38 PM


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It's Saturday. I've uploaded all my Yarn Harlot pictures to Flickr, but I haven't blogged about it yet. That's ok, because it's time for blog bits.
Speaking of the Yarn Harlot, the following people have already blogged about the event: Stephanie at Thoughts, Rants and Concerns, Elizabeth at A Mighty Good Yarn, Stephen (I hope I spelled it right) at Knitting Sweaters & Sitting Still, Stefanie at Just One of Those Days and Christina at TwistedString Knits.
Over at Junk Mail Gems, Gretchen is showing off another awesome amigurumi pattern for a Rocket Ship.
At Knit and Tonic Wendy talks about ease and how everyone wants you to buy socks.
Taking a detour into sewing, there's a contest to win a drawstring bag over at Pink Penguin.
On a completely non-knitting note, Carrie at ED Bites explains how MeMe Roth is hurting our children.
Crazy Aunt Purl talks about a year of avoiding buying non-essential items and "life-on-layaway."
There is a sale at The Knitting Nest, but you have to follow them on Twitter first. (And the sale is today.)
Finally, Needles and Things explains why Knitting Goes Large isn't so large.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
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If I ever talk to anyone about depression, being depressed, or anything like that… I get so fucking depressed. Listening to my mouth spout out those words:
"I am not feeling very good today."
"I am kind of down today."
"Today just … suuuuuuccckkksss."
So yeah, talking about it really is quite lame… However, it is not just me that gets depressed… its everyone else who has to hear about it, too. I can tell by their eyes no longer meeting my own eyes, I can tell by the way their body turns slightly away from me, I can tell by their measured and feebly attempted responses:
"Oh, Im sorry."(followed by a weak smile)
and the worst response ever….
Look, everyone in the world who is reading… if ANYONE knew why they were depressed, do you not think we would change something? Don't you think we would be able to… how do you phrase it?… SNAP OUT OF IT? Yeah, I have heard that before too…
Anyways, DO NOT HUG ME, do not ask WHY, do not tell me I am too fat or too skinny… just accept me… because YOUR HAPPINESS IS JUST AS BIG A PAIN IN THE ASS TO ME AS MY DEPRESSION IS TO YOU


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COD Board of Trustees Approves MOU for Glen Ellyn Civic Center Space
By Brian Kleemann
The College of DuPage Board of Trustees took its first step toward the possible establishment of an innovation center in the Glen Ellyn Civic Center.
During its July 20 meeting, the Board approved a memorandum of understanding to reimburse the Village of Glen Ellyn for preliminary architectural costs up to $24,000 in determining whether 8,500 square feet of space in the Glen Ellyn Civic Center can be renovated. The MOU will yield a preliminary design and cost estimate that the Board of Trustees will use to determine whether the College should pursue the space for an innovation center.
If created, the new initiative – to be called Innovation DuPage – would serve as both a business incubator and accelerator that would connect small businesses with the necessary resources to thrive and stimulate job growth.
"Since its establishment 50 years ago, College of DuPage has made a positive impact on workforce and economic development," said College of DuPage President Dr. Ann Rondeau. "We welcome the opportunity to work with Choose DuPage and the Village of Glen Ellyn to create an innovation center with strong public and private partners that will expand our local business base. The center would take what we already do well and offer it through an exciting concept."
In June, the Village of Glen Ellyn approved the authorization of the MOU and a contract with the architectural and engineering firm Dewberry for design services for the space.
Board of Trustees Chairman Deanne Mazzochi said College of DuPage is in a unique position to leverage its knowledge and resources to further promote local economic growth.
"We are happy to explore the possibility of using this central location in downtown Glen Ellyn for a center that could have a tremendous positive impact on DuPage County," Mazzochi said.
Joe Cassidy, Dean of Continuing Education at College of DuPage, said the College has explored the possibility of a center for several years, working over the past months with potential partners Choose DuPage, Rev3, Benedictine University and DuPage Impact, a private investor group, in developing concepts.
College of DuPage has a history of working with local businesses through the establishment of the Business and Professional Institute (now Business Solution) in 1979 and the Center for Workforce Development (now the Center for Entrepreneurship) in 1984. In FY15 and FY16, the Center for Entrepreneurship helped small- and medium-sized businesses close $192 million in contracts, $4.7 million in exports and $9.5 million in capital loans. In FY16 alone, the center served approximately 2,500 business clients.
"Innovation DuPage would build on the success of COD's Center for Entrepreneurship," Cassidy said. "There is a particular need for entrepreneurs in Illinois. The Kaufman Index of Growth Entrepreneurship ranks Illinois 17th among the top 25 most populous states. Greater DuPage has a diverse industry base, venture capital is strong, and yet we have to actively work in a collaborative and focused way to advance our innovation ecosystem in order to grow business and jobs. College of DuPage has a history of success in the area of business development and Innovation DuPage would build on this solid foundation."
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Hello there and welcome to this week's Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge. This weeks challenge was to Spotlight an image. So I decided to play along with Lulu just cause she's so stinkin Cute!!
So here's my card...
I used my spellbinders to cut a window and then framed it with the loopy Spellbinders. The papers are Happier from My Minds Eye and I added a few butterflies using my Martha Stewart's punch.
and here's what the inside looks like.
To see more of this week's KKS challenge please head over to the Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps challenge blog.
Thanks for stopping by. :)
Saturday, January 21, 2012
KKS Challenge #112
6 comments:
- Amanda R said...
Angie I love how you cut the outer part to showcase the image on the inside, awesome idea!
- January 21, 2012 at 11:44 AM
- Kerri said...
Very cute..love it
- January 21, 2012 at 3:33 PM
- stampinganja said...
What a sweet card, love how you cut the window and the inside, very nice, Anja
- January 21, 2012 at 6:52 PM
- Sharon Caudle said...
LOVE how you've framed her, Angie! And she's so adorable! The papers you used couldn't have been any more perfect!
hugs, Sharon
- January 23, 2012 at 2:26 PM
- florina said...
beautiful creation ... I discovered your blog through the world tour of scrap. kisses
- January 24, 2012 at 6:57 PM
- JaniceA said...
So cute, you did an amazing job on Lulu.
- January 25, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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B.C. Transit Announces Eight New Buses Secured through State, Federal Grants
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County Executive Appoints Roger Luther as Broome County Historian
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BOAC Announces Second Round of Mini-Grant Funding for Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs
2019 State of the County Address Scheduled for Feb. 26 at ANSCO Lofts in Binghamton
Broome County to Upgrade Public Safety Radio System
Health Dept. Receives Reports of Increased Overdoses
Broome County Awards Student Entrepreneurship Grants through Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
Assemblywoman Lupardo and County Executive Garnar Recognize TechWorks! for Top Computer Conservation Award
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As we welcome the month of October in, we are also reminded that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well. Thanks to technological improvements with treatments and screening, if you are a breast cancer survivor (woohoo!), you have a very good chance at qualifying for coverage. You might even have a great chance of qualifying for coverage immediately after your treatment as opposed to the wait of a few years or so.
Changes Have Been Made
So what exactly has changed within the life insurance industry? The improvement of technology in the screening process and earlier detection of breast cancer has better ways of predicting where the cancer was found and how their treatment will go – if it is more likely to be successful or not. These advances in the medical field have given life insurance companies a way to measure risk in a broad way for different types of scenarios. This has ultimately given them a way to show more rating categories, shorter waiting periods and lower premiums in numerous cases.
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The guidelines for when a life insurance company encounters a breast cancer survivor is:
(1) What type of breast cancer was it?
(2) What was the stage and the grade of the cancer?
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(4) How was the cancer treated?
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(6) What was the size of the tumor?
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Austin Stars Sponsor Two Winter Guard Programs
The Austin Stars Performing Arts Association, parent organization of the Austin Stars Drum & Bugle Corps, is sponsoring two new winter guard programs. ATXguard will be a competitive, independent guard competing in TCGC and TECA circuits with membership open to anyone age 14 to 22 years old. ATXstars will be an exhibition guard with a lighter schedule and membership open to adults age 23 and up.
ATX will be hosting it's first spin camp on Sunday, July 27, 2008. The camp is open to all ages and all experience levels.
Read the rest of the article here.
Posted by News Editor on Saturday, July 5th, 2008. Filed under DCA News.


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TechArtista is partnering up with Y's Thoughts, a group of undergraduate student entrepreneurs from Washington University to host the inaugural dinner event: Bring Your Own Passion.
The dinner will bring together St. Louis business owners and the student community for thoughtful conversation and positive networking. We're asking you to share your passions, ideas and aspirations for a better community, city, country and world. Though there is no formal speaking agenda, we will move throughout the dining area in a "popcorn style" dialogue, where folks can express their ideas and listen to feedback.
The setting will be on the third floor of TechArtista in front of a mural titled "Supper Club." This mural was completed by a Washington University MFA student, Edo Rosenblith, over the course of two summers (2015 & 2016). To learn more about the mural, please watch the video below!


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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
enough is enough...
22 comments:
- ellyscard creatief said...
Gr Elly
- 30 July 2013 at 08:34
- debby4000 said...
Adorable, gorgeous card.
- 30 July 2013 at 08:46
- My'scardcorner said...
Pretty card Mina. yes the rain is getting to be rather persistant and the flowers are taking a battering. Hope you enjoy your day with your Dad today.
- 30 July 2013 at 09:44
- Mojca said...
Oh she is just gorgeous Mina. Hope your plants pick up soon, we also had some storms yesterday, but I think that our field was just yearning for rain. hugs! MOjca
- 30 July 2013 at 10:07
- Claire said...
Such a sweet card, love the soft colours. Hugs, Claire x
- 30 July 2013 at 10:12
- coops said...
so stunning mina.really beautiful papers and I love the pretty image :D
xx coops xx
- 30 July 2013 at 12:28
- christi said...
wow, mina, i think you need to do a video of how you fussy cut things. you do an awesome job! what's your secret? so there's your mission for when the plumps of rain keep you inside. maybe your dad can be the videographer. adorable card as always.
- 30 July 2013 at 12:29
- Irene said...
OOOh she's lovely just like your card!!
Same here with the flowers after thunder and curtains of rain but don't complain Mina, the next heatwave is approaching Holland and that's 10 times worse!!!!
xx Irene
- 30 July 2013 at 13:00
- Flutterby Trina said...
oh my world she is beautiful!!! Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Creations Challenges with our 'Anything Goes' challenge! Good Luck, remember you can enter upto three times and we have a DT call :) Hope to see you again soon xxx
- 30 July 2013 at 13:19
- Renee said...
She is beautiful Mina!
Hugs, Renee
- 30 July 2013 at 16:56
- Renee said...
- 30 July 2013 at 16:56
- kanda said...
Another fabulous card Mina. She is so pretty and you've coloured her beautifully xx
- 30 July 2013 at 20:26
- Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P. said...
hugs Tamara
- 30 July 2013 at 20:48
- Judith Culham Elsdon said...
A stunning card - thank you for entering Creative Creations challenges, challenge#15 Anything Goes. Good Luck x
- 30 July 2013 at 21:17
- Judith Culham Elsdon said...
A stunning card - thank you for entering Creative Creations challenges, challenge#15 Anything Goes. Good Luck x
- 30 July 2013 at 21:19
- Linda Compton said...
Oh she is lovely. I love that sassy ponytail and your coloring is superb as always.
I love to sit on my screened in porch and watch the rain myself. I do not, HOWEVER, do lightning. Too dangerous for me. When I was little, I loved to sleep at my aunts farmhouse. She had a tin roof and I would lay in bed under lots of handmade quilts and listen to the rain. It is one of my fondest memories.
If you have time Mina pop over to my blog and check out my post. I posted a pic of my hubby and I 47 years ago and one current pic. It is good for a chuckle. http://www.turtleinthesand.blogspot.com/2013/07/winkie-jimmy-and-linda-vintage-style.html#comment-form
- 31 July 2013 at 04:05
- Gibmiss said...
Hi Mina
Fabulous card.... Beautifully coloured.....
Hugs Sylvie xxx
- 31 July 2013 at 07:51
- Ani said...
Lovely card! Thank you so much for playing along at Card Mania! Good luck! Ani
- 31 July 2013 at 10:56
- Carole said...
Super card, great take on the sketch. Thanks for joining us this week @ Sunday Sketch & Stamp.
Happy Crafting
Carole xXx
- 3 August 2013 at 08:29
- Kimbo said...
She is so pretty as are the papers you've used. A very sweet card. Thanks for joining us at Sunday Sketch & Stamp x
- 3 August 2013 at 10:59
- ...Just Me... said...
Awesome card! Love your image and colours! Thanks for joining us at Card Mania Challenges!
- 4 August 2013 at 09:39
- KalySto said...
So delicate and fine! love it!
Thank you for sharing it with us at Card Mania Challenge and Good Luck!
Smiles, Kaly
- 5 August 2013 at 19:35


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With a firework and sparkler filled holiday weekend ahead, we've been inspired to round up our top five wedding dresses with a little bit of extra glitter, crystals, and bling!
This stunning Hayley Paige wedding gown features an illusion neckline and cut outs on the back, detailed with large sparkly crystals!
A soft and romantic wedding dress featuring subtle glitter that sparkles ever so perfectly… love!
This Hollywood worthy gold glittered gown with blush undertones will wow your guests! And it was designed by an Etsian, WillowMoone at Gibson Bespoke (amazing shop)!
Also, very Hollywood glam, this long-sleeved backless silver sequined dress is shimmery and fabulous.
With a little less all over sparkle, but no less extraordinary, this glamorous beaded Monique Lhuillier wedding gown is just gorgeous!
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Holy Jesus! Blasphemie auf höchstem Niveau.
Mehr davon (Ausschnitt aus einer Diskussion "Evolution vs. Kreationismus" oder so.):
One of the most basic laws in the universe is the Second Law of Thermodynamics. This states that as time goes by, entropy in an environment will increase. Evolution argues differently against a law that is accepted EVERYWHERE BY EVERYONE. Evolution says that we started out simple, and over time became more complex. That just isn't possible: UNLESS there is a giant outside source of energy supplying the Earth with huge amounts of energy. If there were such a source, scientists would certainly know about it.
Was ist da passiert? Sollten die Kreationisten wirklich die Sonne entdeckt haben? *owned*
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You die smiling because you know no matter what comes next, it can't be any worse than what you've already endured: fifteen or sixteen years of beatings and insults and abuse and poverty and suffering.
And after all that, return! Claw your way out of your grave, and fight hard, fight with the strength you wish you had shown when you were alive so nobody else has to go through the hell you did.
You may be dead, but your anger will never die. Neither will your mission. You protect the walking dead- not zombies or anything Hollywood like that. The walking dead you protect are those still breathing kids who are dead inside, their souls already murdered by bad parents and worse schools, by bullies or racists or gay-bashers. If you can keep just one of these kids from putting a 12 gauge in his mouth or walking into his high school cafeteria with a stolen SMG, you've won. If you can kill the evil that torments and tortures and ultimate uses up these defenseless kids, there's a purpose to your undead existence. If you can give hope to the desperate, you've done the job you were called to do.
When you succeed, there's a purpose to everything- to the pain of your own death, to horror of waking up in your grave knowing you'd become something other than human, of the disgusting thrill of feeding. When you succeed, you can almost convince yourself (at least for a few minutes) of the existence of a loving God, watching over even undead monsters like yourself.
And when you fail, when you arrive in town too late, when the kid you're trying to save dies anyway and takes his druggie scum parents with him, you realize the truth. You're a monster. Nothing more, nothing less. You're a George Romero zombie risen from the grave, futily trying to carve some existential bull$%@* meaning out of eating brains. In these moments, you wish you could die again, and get it right this time.


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City of San Ramon Gallery Exhibitions for the Rest of the Year! San Ramon, CA
2014 is coming to an end, and there are lots of fun events and activities happening until then! Check out the amazing features the San Ramon community has to offer and appreciate some amazing artists! View the information below for gallery locations & hours.
About the Galleries
Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery
Located inside the San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd
Set in the beautiful surroundings of San Ramon Central Park, this two-story space is bright with lots of natural light and ample wall space. It can fit an average of 40-60 average sized art pieces. Don't miss these great art exhibitions!
Gallery exhibits change throughout the year on a monthly basis. Artist receptions are held each month on a date and time agreeable to the featured artist and the City.
Dougherty Station Community Center Gallery
Located in the Dougherty Station Community Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road
The gallery can fit 35 average size artwork pieces. Beginning in the lobby of the Community Center, this gallery extends down a long hallway. The Community Center has an intimate theater, classrooms and meeting rooms that are used daily by the community.
San Ramon Library Gallery
Located in the San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery Street in San Ramon
This one story gallery has space for an average of 25 art pieces. This space provides the most foot traffic out of the three galleries.
The Alcosta Senior & Community Center Gallery
Located in the Alcosta Senior and Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. in San Ramon
Similar to the Dougherty Station Community Center Gallery, about 35 averages sized pieces could fit down a nice hallway in an active Community Center.
Click here to read more about the 2014 Art Gallery Schedule
Gallery Hours:
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Alcosta Senior & Community Center Galleries
Monday ‐ Friday 8:30am ‐ 5:00pm
The gallery is open on evenings, Saturdays and Sundays when other events are scheduled in the building.
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The solar panel is implemented with additional fly-out panels and rigidly fixed panel, forming protective rectangular container, inside of which there is a second series of additional solar cell panels laid by the "deck of cards" type. It can be automatically or manually converted into common solar panel together with the panels which form the body of the container. Circular rotation of the plant eliminated by applying a series of slip rings. Thus provides 24-hour zenithal and azimuthal self-aligning of the plant. Solar cell panels are made of honeycombs, which in turn are made from composite materials such as CFRP.
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Kinnoull Hill
A pretty place to explore
Kinnoull is a real jewel in Perth's crown. Trails wander through mature woodland of beech and pine to magnificent views over the river Tay. There's an arboretum – a tree collection – too, where you can check out trees you might like to grow in your own garden.
Find a place to eat
There are plenty of places to eat, and public toilets, in Perth.
Car parks
There's another small car park on Corsiehill Road. Trail routes from here climb more steeply than from the main Jubilee car park. To get there, turn right off Muirhall Road about ¼ mile (0.5 km) after the entrance to the Murray Royal hospital.
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Easy Access Route
Experience the majesty of Kinnoull Hill without climbing to the summit on this short loop through varied pine, beech and spruce forest that is alive with birdsong.
Wide, firm and largely smooth surface throughout. One short fairly steep slope. Some patches may be slightly muddy.
¾ miles / 1.2 km ½
Circular Path - Kinnoull
A wonderful circuit of the deciduous wooded slopes of Kinnoull Hill, with magnificent views from the summit over Perth and the Tay Valley.
Largely wide, firm gravel surface with uneven parts. Two short grassy sections and occasionally muddy patches. Includes some steep slopes and a road crossing.
2 ½ miles / 4.0 km 1½
Circular Path - Deuchny
A wonderful circuit of the deciduous wooded slopes of Kinnoull Hill, with magnificent views from the summit over Perth and the Tay Valley.
Firm gravel surface with some uneven, narrow and grassy sections. One long fairly steep slope. Includes three wide gates.
3 ½ miles / 5.6 km 2½
Cycling trails
Mountain biking trails
Active forest
The trails on Kinnoull Hill itself are ideal for family outings and picnics. If you're looking for mountain bike action, try the bike park just next door on Deuchny Hill.
Deuchny is also the best place for horse riding and for longer cycle routes: an ancient right of way called the Coronation Road links the forest to Scone. The name suggests it might have been used by ancient kings on their way to be crowned.
Just next to the Jubilee car park there's a large shed that makes an ideal base for group events in the forest. It can seat 25 people and has toilets, electricity and an outdoor sheltered area. There are no heating or cooking facilities. Get in touch for more details or to book the cabin for your event.
Fairy tale castles and tree collections
There are two woodlands you can visit here, each with their own character. Kinnoull has forest paths to explore and open areas to play or picnic. Deuchny is quieter, with more conifer plantation: it's a great place to get away from it all on a longer walk or ride. Views from them both stretch across Perth, the Tay estuary and through Fife to the Lomond Hills. Looking north, you can see over the Highlands from Ben More in the west to Lochnagar in the Cairngorms.
On the south side of Kinnoull Hill, cliffs soar dramatically above the Tay. In the 1700s they reminded the 9th Earl of Kinnoull of the crags along the river Rhine in Germany that are topped by fairy-tale castles. He felt the Tay deserved its own fantastic landmarks, and had towers built on Kinnoull Hill as well as Binn Hill to the east. The Earl also built a stone table as a place for picnics: now you can try it out for size.
The arboretum in Deuchny wood, just next to the Jubilee car park, is a collection of unusual conifers first planted in the 1920s. It's been restored using a bequest from Perth naturalist and landscape gardener Jim Aitken. The collection now includes plots that display ornamental trees suitable for small gardens: if you're planning a makeover, this is the place to get some ideas!
Kinnoull is managed jointly by Forestry Commission Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council, in partnership with the Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park Group. This community-based group is for anyone who is interested in the forest. Their website has more information on the wood, the arboretum – and how you can get involved in looking after it. Perth and Kinross Council's paths directory has a leaflet guide to Kinnoull.
Contact: Tay Forest District
Address: Inverpark, Dunkeld
Postcode: PH8 0JR
Telephone: 0300 067 6380
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How to get here
By car from the centre of Perth, cross the river Tay on West Bridge Street (the A85) and continue straight on up East Bridge Street. Turn right on Muirhall Road and follow the road for about 1½ miles (2.5 km) to the Jubilee car park at grid reference NO 144 236.
On foot, you can walk across the river on the South Street or railway bridge and join the footpath into the wood above Branklyn Garden.
Using SatNav?
PH2 7LN is the closest postcode for Kinnoull Hill.
Public transport
There is a regular bus service from Perth to Kinnoull Hill. For details visit Traveline Scotland.
Nearby places
There are more intriguing follies at Craigvinean, near Dunkeld. The seaside forest of Tentsmuir makes another great family day out, with miles of level, sandy trails to walk, ride or cycle.
Perth and Kinross Council manage Kinnoull jointly with Forestry Commission Scotland. The council's paths directory has a leaflet guide to Kinnoull, and the Countryside Ranger Service runs events in the forest.
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Dan Henderson Says He Didn't Tell Chael Sonnen About His Injury
Dan Henderson (29-8) denied claims that Chael Sonnen (27-12-1) knew about his injury weeks before it was announced publicly and was training for a fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
"Chael didn't know anything about it," said Henderson on The MMA Hour. "He had definitely not been training at all. My guys told me that Greg Jackson said in an interview that Chael was down training with me and getting ready for the fight and knew I was hurt. It was nothing like that at all. He wasn't even down here. I asked him if he wanted to come down and help me train a couple months ago, but he didn't come down."
Since Sonnen hadn't been training, Henderson didn't believe it was a wise choice for him to take the fight against Jon Jones (16-1) at the now cancelled UFC 151, and feels he would've tired out early on.
"I didn't think it was the smartest move at all for Chael to step up," said Henderson. "Being out of shape, for Chael to take Jon Jones down would require probably a little more energy than to bounce around the cage and exchange punches with him. So I think he definitely would've needed a little bit more gas than sitting on the couch for six weeks would give him."
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The cream cheese frosting here has a soft consistency that's ideal for swirling or swooping. It's the classic choice for topping many cupcakes even carrot cake. It's easy to prepare, versatile and tangy.
Please share your favorite butter/cream cheese frosting with us if you have tastier version.
Recipe: Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes: 12 Large Cupcake Frosting
• 250g cream cheese, room temperature
• 113g unsalted butter, room temperature
• 250g icing sugar (i use 215g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. With an electric mixer, mix the butter, cream cheese and vanilla extract, about 3 minutes on medium speed until extremely light and smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
2. Slowly add the icing sugar on low speed beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy. (for easier frosting, you can harden up a bit in the fridge before icing, but i didn't)
3. Spoon into a piping bag to decorate the cupcakes. Sprinkle some cake crumbs/sweets if you like.
- 2 tsp of Chinese Five Spice is always great for exotic chocolate cakes.
- freshly ground ginger helps spice up a carrot cake.
- freshly ground chai spice or even the contents of 1-2 bag of earl grey tea are heady and aromatic.
- scrapings from a vanilla bean can be very sweet and heavenly for red velvet or dark chocolate cakes.
- freshly grated or dried, flaked coconut mixed in makes it perfect for a coconut cake.


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Well I've come good on my expectation of not keeping a weekly blog - some work came out of nowhere and I switched on to "say no to fun" mode. Anyway, nothing too exciting happened to me since nothing exciting happens to people in libraries (that could be a proverb). Well unless you read an amazing book, change your life and go on to change the world. But that's probably not going to happen to you - because as Happy Bunny says, "It worries me how dumb you are."
I came across Happy Bunny in a poster sale at the university - I felt the urge to buy a poster to fill in my blank walls - and the Happy Bunny poster was filled with quotes like, "You suck and that's sad" or "I'm happy, don't wreck it by talking" or "Your anger makes me happy". I've never heard of Happy Bunny so I went to Wikipedia and then it turns out its classed as black comedy, and then I find out that Fight Club and Little Miss Sunshine are also considered black comedy. So now I'm interested in black comedy! Wheeeee - now when someone asks me what my interests are I can tell them exactly what I'm into. Hopefully they'll still talk to me.
The most exciting thing I did in the last week was go kayaking, and it was great because I've always wanted to go kayaking. It seems so relaxing and meditative, just gently paddling across a lake and talking to your friends.
And in fact that's exactly how kayaking is for most people - a lot of fun and a nice way to hang out (instead of hanging out around something boring - like a tree).
But for me it was a little different - the first thing we had to do was strap ourselves into the kayak and then tip ourselves into the water. This is slightly traumatic because you wear a skirt that straps into the boat, and you have to somehow unhook this from the boat underwater (after tapping the boat twice to let everyone know you've had an accident) and then get to the surface. So if you can't get the straps off you just flail around under the water, slowly running out of oxygen.
Anyway, I managed to get out (didn't tap because my first priority was to breathe) and the people in charge thought that was fine. So I started kayaking - which wasn't the same as I had imagined it because I managed to go around in circles for the first half an hour - apparently my strokes were uncoordinated. This was kind of depressing, especially after the two drownings I endured so I could go on to the lake. Oh well - I'm going tomorrow so hopefully I'll be able to go in a straight line.
There's a lot to do at Cornell - I played badminton today because it was raining during my tennis class - and that was really fun. I've never played it, but it was easy to pick up because its similar to tennis. Last week I went to a bioethics lecture, where they talked about the ethics of genetic testing (eg. one twin would like to know if he has Huntington's disease or not, but the other twin does not want to know - what do you do?) - which was also really interesting.
Going on exchange is a nice idea because it gives you some freedom to do whatever you want to do - and there are a lot of things to do at Cornell - and I'm sure there are things at every university. But I guess the benefit of going on exchange gives you some time and space to go exploring and find what you really enjoy.
I haven't heard many funny things this past week - the best one I heard was a revolutionary new concept called "No Shave November". The idea's simple - just don't shave for the entire month!
"Why haven't you shaved?"
"Woah! I can hear that accusatory tone - I know what you're thinking - that I'm too disorganised to find time to shave - but I am organised! And I chose not to shave because its No Shave November!"
And if you decide to put your disorganisation to good use and raise money for your non-effort...
"Woah! That's a big beard and you look really messy. Don't you care about your appearance?"
"No...but I do care about the children." (And then turn away after giving the accuser a disgusted look as if he/she doesn't care about children.)
And today from the lecturer in my "Psychology of Emotion" class (there's a good class for anyone coming to Cornell) - "Cat's are like having a really attractive boyfriend/girlfriend. You like them, but they don't really care about you. And the less they care about you the more you like them."


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The reclamation fund within the Mineral Leasing Act typically supports water projects, like dams, but now has an excess of money thanks to increased mineral leasing. Two Elk Developer Faces Criminal Fraud Charges By Stephanie Joyce • Oct 7, 2016 Rone Tempest / WyoFile The Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against the developer of the proposed Two Elk power plant in Campbell County. The project received almost $8 million in federal stimulus money for carbon capture research but the power plant was never built, and no research was ever conducted. UW Is Training School Districts How To Teach Science Differently By Bob Beck • Aug 26, 2016 Courtesy: University of Wyoming The University of Wyoming has been working with a number of school districts across the state in an effort to change the way science is being taught in K-12 schools. Just this week ACT test scores show that Wyoming students still have a ways to go in being prepared to take college level science. With the roll out of the Next Generation Science Standards, UW has been working with districts to find new ways of teaching to those standards. Campbell County School Officials Push Marijuana Education Effort By Aaron Schrank • Sep 8, 2015 Torbin Hansen via Flickr Creative Commons As advocates gather signatures to put the question of medical marijuana legalization in Wyoming before voters next year, Campbell County school officials are ramping upping efforts to prevent use among students. The school board has signed on to a campaign called "There is No Debate," aimed at educating parents and students about the effects of marijuana on academic performance and brain development. This week, the Board will finalize a resolution asking the Wyoming School Boards Association to take up the cause statewide. Governor Mead To Remove Campbell County Sheriff By Melodie Edwards • Nov 6, 2014 In a press conference Thursday, Governor Matt Mead says he's instructed the Attorney General to remove the sheriff of Campbell County from office. County commissioners submitted a complaint last week saying Sheriff Pownall tampered with drunk driving charges against his son, Seth. The sheriff is accused of coercing his deputies into changing it to a pedestrian under the influence charge. Governor Mead says he was troubled by the report since he recently supported Pownall's nomination for legislature. Coalition Of Superintendents Says Lack Of Inflation Adjustments Has Left Wyoming Schools Underfunded By Aaron Schrank • Oct 10, 2014 Jimmy Emerson, Flickr Commons This week, 9 school district superintendents met with Governor Mead to contend that the state has underfunded its K-12 schools. While Wyoming ranks near the top of the pack when it comes to per-student funding, this coalition of districts says that funding has not been properly adjusted for inflation each year—and the shortages have meant cutting crucial programs in some districts. But some lawmakers say it's more complicated than that. Commissioner says quality of life in Campbell County is good thanks to coal By Melodie Edwards • Jul 15, 2013 Last week the Congressional House Sub-Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing focusing on the benefits of Powder River Basin coal production for local communities and national energy security. Campbell County Commissioner Dan Coolidge testified that when he moved to Gillette, he never expected to stay. But, he said he was surprised by the impact of coal tax revenues on quality of life there. Campbell County Pushes For New Longterm Care Facility By Bob Beck • Jan 9, 2012 mustknowhow.com A group of citizens wants the Campbell County School District to allow a new long-term care facility to be built on land where an abandoned school, administration building and bus barn now stands. Gillette resident Tom Johnson says the current nursing home facility needs to be updated. The plan is to build a new long term care campus for residents that can better assist them at various stages of the aging process.


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Sincerely Jules at The Americana at Brand
posted on: June 07, 2012
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lovely work!! such great colors.ReplyDelete
I love Jules and her blog! She has such gorgeous style. These photos are just beautiful! xReplyDelete
Kate {Something Fabulous}
i love these photos... especially the one with the spray -- get capture of a moment :)ReplyDelete
Great pictures - the one with the spray, perfect! Loving it!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Ditto a million times to you, J. Thes photos are some of my favorites. :)ReplyDelete
These photos are beautiful, and so is Jules! So fun that you got to work together!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing these:)
x, Anna
ooh she got style!ReplyDelete
it makes me happy that you are doing what you love. it shows.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 2:39 AM
i like the shooting of you camera the last one is very special with the bags in front of your camera.ReplyDelete
ooo that girl has got style!! love these photos!ReplyDelete
Lovely photos: color, light, everything! I adore her hair.ReplyDelete
she does have great style!ReplyDelete
Amazing photos, as always. I want to go shopping with her!ReplyDelete
I bought an issue of Los Angeles Magazine just to have one of those ads! ;)ReplyDelete
These photos are awesome, Jen! You did a fabulous job! And what a lovely subject to work with, too!ReplyDelete
yes, she's pretty, but seriously, you make everything and everyone look good through your photography!ReplyDelete
I remember seeing this ad campaign awhile back! Your photographs of Jules are beautiful! That last photo is definitely my favorite! :)ReplyDelete
These are such awesome snaps and I love her outfit at the end - you are so talented!ReplyDelete
@Becky You're too nice. Thank you!!ReplyDelete
@Shoko Thanks, Shoko!!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much @rooth! I know her skirt was from Anthropologie. Not sure where the rest is from.ReplyDelete
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Good Evening! We're back with our winners for March's Spring Challenge. It is sooooo difficult to choose, so many stunning entries with a beautiful spring theme. Thank You so much for entering and if you havent won this time, have a try at the new challenge for April x
Without further ado the winners are:-
That would be WendyLynn with this beautiful design. WendyLynn, please contact Teresa for your prize.
Onto the Top 3, in no particfular order, it was hard enough picking 3 let alone putting them in order!
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Looking for Christmas gifts that will share your love of food and cooking? Here's my top suggestions for a fabulous food themed Christmas gift.
1. Barbecue buddy
This is one for anyone who loves to barbecue or roast meat and likes techy things that link to your smart phone. It's a temperature prob that inserts into the meat and feeds you information through an app on your phone on the internal temperature as you roast so you know exactly how the cooking is going without standing beside the barbie or oven. I do love a gadget, especially one that works as well as this one. Find it at Taste for $49.99.
2. Give memories
I've just completed my first photo book which someone is getting for Christmas! So I won't share too many details except that this is a great way to give memories. For a foodie friend there would be nothing better than a book filled with your special recipes with photos or for the traveller - their last holiday with all the memories. It's fun see the book come together, just make sure you triple check your words and captions. Head to Photobox for more inspiration.
3. Absolutely dishy!
And I'm not just talking about the food. Great to see 12 top Australian chefs getting together for good cause and giving food lovers something to get excited about. Purchase your Dishes calendar from www.dishes.com and help empower vulnerable women in Cambodia. You'll have 12 months of dishy chefs and food to enjoy. So glad James Viles of Biota Dining is cooking for my birthday month. Who is cooking for yours?
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Take a bite of the Youngcare blonde Christmas Cake and you're tapping into a unique family recipe from Bronwyn, a Youngcare resident, passed down through generations. Her recipe has received a tick of approval from chef Ben O'Donoghue. All proceeds from these limited edition cakes will go towards building better lives for young people with high needs like Bronwyn. The cakes cost $26.50 plus postage. Order online from Youngcare
6. Gingerbread house
Gifts that come from your own kitchen are amongst my favourite things to receive at Christmas. I think its really special that someone takes the time to make a special present for you. Even better if you can eat it. I made a gingerbread house for the folk at RACQ where I work on The Road Ahead magazine and they loved it. The gingerbread house kit came from Ikea. Yes, there's more than just furniture there to assemble. Here's how I did it.
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Package up these gob smackingly awesome rum balls and give them to your neighbours, work mates or friends. Do remember to save some for the family.


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Trade Adjustment Assistance:
Commerce Program Has Helped Manufacturing and Services Firms, but Measures, Data, and Funding Formula Could Be Enhanced
GAO-13-166T: Published: Nov 14, 2012. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2012.
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What GAO Found
First, we found that the four changes mandated by the 2009 legislation contributed to improvements in program operations and increased participation: (1) Creation of director and other full-time positions: The creation of a director and other full-time positions for the program resulted in reduced firm certification processing times for petitions. (2) New annual reporting on performance measures: EDA has submitted three annual reports to Congress on these performance measures as a result of the legislation. (3) Inclusion of service sector firms: According to our analysis of EDA data, the inclusion of service sector firms allowed EDA to certify 26 firms not previously eligible for assistance from fiscal years 2009 through 2011. (4) Expansion of the "look-back" period from 12 months to 12, 24, or 36 months: Our analysis of EDA data shows that 32 additional firms participated in the program from fiscal years 2009 through 2011 based on the expansion of the look-back period from 12 months to 12, 24, or 36 months. Prior to the legislative changes, firms were only allowed to compare sales and production data in the most recent 12 months to data from the immediately preceding 12-month period.
Second, we found that EDA's performance measures and data collection for the TAA for Firms program provide limited information about the program's outcomes, although our economic analysis found a statistically significant association between participation in the program and an increase in firm sales. EDA collects data to report on 16 measures to gauge the program's performance, such as the number of firms that inquired about the program and the number of petitions filed, but most of these measures do not assess program outcomes. EDA is exploring better ways to assess the effect of their efforts on firms.
Third, in terms of how funds are allocated and spent, we identified key weakness pertaining to EDA's funding formula. EDA has allocated funding to the 11 TAA Centers using a funding allocation formula that comprises a set of weighted factors; however, the formula does not take into account the potential number of firms in need of the program and differences in costs across the centers. According to a key standard--beneficiary equity--a funding allocation formula should distribute funds according to the needs of respective populations and should take into account the costs of providing program services, so that each service area can provide the same level of services to firms in need.
Why GAO Did This Report
This testimony discusses the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Firms program, which is administered by the Department of Commerce's (Commerce) Economic Development Administration (EDA). Over the past decade U.S. imports have almost doubled, reaching $2.7 trillion in 2011. During the same period, the United States entered into free trade agreements that liberalize trade with 14 partner countries. Further trade liberalization is being pursued, including a Transpacific Partnership among 11 nations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Although trade expansion can enhance the economic welfare of all trade partners, many firms and workers experience difficulties adjusting to import competition. Congress has responded to concerns about these difficulties with trade adjustment assistance programs. Established in 1962, the TAA for Firms program provides technical assistance to help trade-impacted, economically distressed firms make adjustments that may enable them to remain competitive in the global economy. In fiscal years 2009 through 2012, EDA received $15.8 million annually for the TAA for Firms program. EDA uses its appropriation for the TAA for Firms program to fund 11 TAA Centers (center), which provide assistance to U.S. manufacturing, production, and service firms in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Congress amended the TAA for Firms program under that part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 known as the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act (TGAAA) of 2009 and mandated that we review the operation and effectiveness of these amendments. This testimony is based on our September 2012 report that examined (1) the results of the legislative changes on program operations and participation, (2) the performance measures and data that EDA uses to evaluate the program and what these tell us about the program's effectiveness, and (3) how program funding is allocated and spent.
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Jan 17, 2019
Climate Change:Activities of Selected Agencies to Address Potential Impact on Global MigrationGAO-19-166: Published: Jan 17, 2019. Publicly Released: Jan 17, 2019.
Jan 4, 2019
Tobacco Exports:Agencies Have Implemented Restrictions on Promoting Tobacco Overseas but Additional Actions Could Strengthen Their EffortsGAO-19-124: Published: Dec 6, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 4, 2019.
Dec 27, 2018
Foreign-Trade Zones:Board Should Document Consideration of All Required Criteria When Evaluating ApplicationsGAO-19-91: Published: Nov 27, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 27, 2018.
Dec 12, 2018
Colombia:U.S. Counternarcotics Assistance Achieved Some Positive Results but State Needs to Review the Overall U.S. ApproachGAO-19-106: Published: Dec 12, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 2018.
State Department:Better Oversight and Controls Could Improve Timely Delivery of Legal Documents for Terrorism VictimsGAO-19-139: Published: Dec 12, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 2018.
Dec 7, 2018
Central America:USAID Assists Migrants Returning to their Home Countries, but Effectiveness of Reintegration Efforts Remains to Be DeterminedGAO-19-62: Published: Nov 8, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 7, 2018.
Dec 4, 2018
Human Trafficking:State and USAID Should Improve Their Monitoring of International Counter-trafficking ProjectsGAO-19-77: Published: Dec 4, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 4, 2018.
Oct 25, 2018
Embassy Construction:Pace Is Slower Than Projected, and State Could Make Program ImprovementsGAO-18-653: Published: Sep 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 25, 2018.
Oct 15, 2018
Afghanistan Security:Some Improvements Reported in Afghan Forces' Capabilities, but Actions Needed to Enhance DOD Oversight of U.S.-Purchased EquipmentGAO-19-116: Published: Oct 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 15, 2018.
Sep 27, 2018
Overseas Conflicts:U.S. Agencies Have Coordinated Stabilization Efforts but Need to Document Their AgreementGAO-18-654: Published: Sep 27, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 27, 2018.
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Last night's performance by the Razorback basketball team was the most impressive showing I've seen in college basketball. The Hogs destroyed Ole Miss 110 to 80. Anthlon Bell scored 23 points in 12 minutes of play with 7 three point shots. Mardracus Wade had 18 points with 5 three point shots. In total the team was 17 for 30 from beyond the three point line, 37 of 77 overall, and 19 of 20 from the charity stripe. I've never seen the Razorbacks shoot like that. And the Razorback defense was ferocious, forcing 18 turnovers and blocking 2 shots.
These stats understate how well the Hogs were playing because after they were up 43 points, Coach Mike Anderson began playing everyone on the bench, especially seniors in their final home game. Ole Miss didn't look so bad. We just looked awesome.
I don't want to count our dance partners before they've come a-calling, but it looks like we are headed toward the Big Dance.
Here's how Razorbacks render the old Mac Davis song:
UPDATE — Of course it gets easier to be humble when you get whooped in the next game.