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Patterson Acquires Blackburn Marine
Manufacturer to Service Deck Fitting Product Line.
Patterson Manufacturing, the marine equipment manufacturer based in Pittsburgh, today announced that it has acquired Blackburn Marine, a deck fitting manufacturer based in Canyon Lake, Texas. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. "We're pleased to be able to service Blackburn's excellent product lines," said David Grapes, CEO of Patterson. "Blackburn has been producing high-quality deck equipment for years, and their products are a fitting complement to our own. We intend to serve former Blackburn customers with the same dedication they've become used to."
Patterson Manufacturing has been manufacturing winches, ratchet turnbuckles, tensors, and other marine equipment for more than 150 years. The company's signature product, the YoYo Winch, boasts a unique single-stacking design that eliminates springcoil, fouling, and uncontrolled spooling and is up to 50% faster than ratchets. The YoYo has proven so popular that the company is expanding the product line, and introducing the 40' YoYo winch at the International Workboat Show 2011 in New Orleans. Blackburn Marine has been in business since 1968. Specializing in low-profile winches and rolling chocks, the company prides itself on producing American-made goods. The Blackburn W-100 Winch, a ratchet-system replacement, is a swiveling winch that streamlines barge makeup.


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Labor and Corporate Governance: International Evidence from Restructuring Decisions
Our results highlight the importance of interaction among management, labor, and investors in shaping corporate governance. We find that strong union laws protect not only workers but also underperforming managers. Weak investor protection combined with strong union laws are conducive to worker-management alliances, wherein poorly performing firms sell assets to prevent large-scale layoffs, garnering worker support to retain management. Asset sales in weak investor protection countries lead to further deteriorating performance, whereas in strong investor protection countries they improve performance and lead to more layoffs. Strong union laws are less effective in preventing layoffs when financial leverage is high. Copyright (c) 2009 The American Finance Association.
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Hollywood broker offers Medicare aid
By Janet Goetze
For the Hollywood Star News
Tina Vanphung, a licensed independent insurance broker who specializes in Medicare health plans, has moved her office to the Hollywood district at 1827 N.E. 44th Ave., Suite 110.
Her business, called NW 365 Insurance, includes life and health policies. She can provide assistance with Medicare Advantage, Part C, Medicare supplement, Part D prescription coverage, dental, vision and hearing coverage. She offers Medicare education without cost or obligation, she said.
Walk-ins are welcome but she prefers appointments, which may be made by telephone, 503-610-6144.


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Snatch and grab smartphone theft in Tel Aviv provokes re-think on smart device eco-system lock-in
On a pleasant spring day in Tel Aviv I was indeed surprised to have a moto with 2 young men aboard drive up behind me, grab my earphone/mic cable (attached to an iPhone 4) and disappear down the street at speed with their snatched treasures. This iPhone's theft, however, has started a process of reflection about the new lock-ins that come from eco-systems like iTunes, the Android Market (now Google Play), etc. Initial conclusions are uncomfortable for those who lose, have stolen or merely wish to change smart device OS, a factor that may yet dent Microsoft's aspirations for Windows on smart devices.
Despite the iPhone/iCloud's self-locating capabilities, my iPhone 4 is not likely to reappear (if it does that will be entirely to the credit of the Tel Aviv Police, who were courteous and helpful). After the usual processes of checking backups, changing passwords, etc. an uncomfortable awareness dawned — the simplest replacement solution would be another iPhone (albeit expensive). Why? With a new iPhone one should be able easily to replicate the old iPhone environment via iTunes onto a new iPhone – apps, data, everything (assuming that iTunes works as Apple promises, though you only discover whether this is true the hard way).
But is a new iPhone still appropriate? The iPhone 4S does not really add anything special in capabilities (sorry, Siri) over the iPhone 4. Whereas the previous iPhone 3G had been an eye opener for its time (4 years ago) and swiftly became indispensable as a tool, the arrival of tablets changed the device of choice. Tablets are so much more usable that they have reduced the need for a super-smart phone (which is a profound justification why the combination ASUS Padfone — including smartphone, tablet and keyboard — may yet become a big hit when it eventually arrives).
Yet switching to another smart device OS has a cost — the app and content foregone cost.
This is where mobile device eco-systems are delivering the new lock-in (in much the same away that IBM, HP, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and others have ensured so well over the past 50 years for enterprise software). Apps and content, whether for Android, iOS or Windows Phone, may cost a fraction of enterprise software but their investment adds up. I was genuinely surprised to find that my purchased iOS apps and content for the iPhone over 4+ years, when totaled, was roughly as much the device itself. The new eco-systems introduce a powerful financial incentive to remain with the OS you have.
The difficulty is that, although many apps have equivalents on iOS and Android (and this will probably happen for Windows), you need to purchase them again if you change OS. This is the lock-in and contrasts with, say, Amazon — where its Kindle Reader is available on multiple platforms (Android, iOS, OS X, Windows, Linux, etc) and your content (though not apps) can then move around irrespective of platform. Such flexibility has real benefits, and even more so in an enterprise environment.
Early 2012 was probably not the time to 'lose' a smart phone. The mobile device world is in a state of flux:
– Android and iOS, unless you root or jailbreak, bind you to Google and Apple
– the Windows Phone/Windows 8 (for all of smartphones, tablets and PCs) is imminent ; already Windows 8 on a Fujitsu Q550 looks great
– there are signs of Linux coming to smart devices (tablets and phones)
– other ecosystem players are around (of which Amazon is only the biggest one so far).
Changes are going to be significant. If 1Q 2012 was not the time to 'lose' the iPhone, mid-2012 may be the time to replace it. Early candidates are for either for a Padfone (because of the combination of capabilities) or a Windows Phone device or just a simple mobile phone that does little more than be a phone. A new iPhone is the least likely — because of that lock-in. Better to bite that bullet sooner than later (and not allow it to happen on Android or Windows Phone in the future). That said, Microsoft has an additional hill to climb with its next generation of software — the more that people have invested though iTunes or the Android Market (Google Play), the less likely it is that they will consider another option — irrespective of how attractive or good any alternative might be.
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This Consultation RIS considers whether the current application of the requirements for temperature control when replacing water heaters in private residences is having a measurable impact to the occurrence of scalding injuries and fatalities in Australia.
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- Branch Name:Columbia
- Service Type:Full Service Office
- State & County:Pennsylvania - Lancaster
- City or Town:Columbia
- Zip Code:17512
- Phone Number:717-492-2222717-492-2222
Union Community Bank Columbia branch is one of the 15 offices of the bank and has been serving the financial needs of their customers in Columbia, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania for over 25 years. Columbia office is located at 921 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia. You can also contact the bank by calling the branch phone number at 717-492-2222
Union Community Bank Columbia branch operates as a full service brick and mortar office. For lobby hours, drive-up hours and online banking services please visit the official website of the bank at www.unioncommunitybank.com. You can edit branch details by clicking here if you believe the information is incomplete, incorrect, out of date or misleading.
- ■ Monday:08:30 - 16:00
- ■ Tuesday:08:30 - 16:00
- ■ Wednesday:08:30 - 16:00
- ■ Thursday:08:30 - 17:00
- ■ Friday:08:30 - 18:00
- ■ Saturday:08:30 - 12:00
- ■ Sunday:Closed
Union Community Bank Columbia is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays. The branch opens at 08:30 in the morning. Working hours for Columbia branch are listed on the table above. Note that this data is based on regular opening and closing hours of Union Community Bank and may also be subject to changes. Please call the branch at 717-492-2222 to verify hours before visiting.
- Bank Name:Union Community Bank
- Bank Type:State Savings Bank
- FDIC Insurance:Certificate #35257
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What is Hydro Muscle Max?
With tens of substances that are supposed to assist in gaining a muscle mass, it is hard to choose something effective and safe. In many cases, those two don't go along at all or even more – some of the chemicals belong to the grey zone. However, Hydro Muscle Max is different. It's a safe supplement made of natural ingredients that effectively support your gains.
Who made Hydro Muscle Max?
Hydro Muscle Max was launched onto the market, thanks to the work of a team of professionals that work on bodybuilding supplements on a daily bases. This team made of pharmacists and doctors used all their knowledge to create a supplement that is safe and effective.
What does Hydro Muscle Max promise?
The producer of this supplement boasts about creating a product that is safe, effective and generally beneficial for the men trying to build their muscles. Hydro Muscle Mass helps to lose the fat layer quicker, reduces the overall fat percentage, increases the endurance and libido, and helps to build the muscle size more effectively.
What is Hydro Muscle Max made of?
The supplement is deprived of dangerous, chemical additives that are risky to take. It's made only from natural minerals, proteins and energy boosters. L-Arginine, L-Taurine and creatine are especially important to build the muscle mass without harming the organism. All the ingredients are carefully picked and selected, they have only natural origins and proved safety of use.
How does Hydro Muscle Max Work?
Hydro Muscle Max selected a few ingredients that safely and naturally boost the general well being. First and foremost, it increases the ability of processing the proteins and glucose, which results in more effective muscle gains together with better endurance and higher energy levels. The supplement results in higher levels of testosterones which also affects the muscle gain speed, recovery rate and libido.
Hydro Muscle Max – Pros
- The product is safe to use and has practically no side effects. Thanks to this, it can be taken regularly for the effect of increased gain without posing a risk to one's health.
- The body accepts the supplement's natural ingredients much easier than any other chemical boosters. That is why the effects are more reliable and last longer.
Hydro Muscle Max – Cons
- The product is high in protein and shouldn't be taken by people who have issues digesting them.
- The effects need more time to be seen and because of that, taking the supplement for a longer time is a must.
- Hydro Muscle Max isn't recommended for men below 25 years of age.
- Before starting a supplement cycle
- It's advised to consult a doctor.
Hydro Muscle Max Results
In the men taking it for an extended period of time, the supplement was proven to increase the muscle mass, reduce the fat percentage, increase libido and boost energy levels.
Where to buy Hydro Muscle Max?
The supplement is available for sale on the producer's main website or through their Facebook profile. It is also easy to come across in plenty of online shops with articles for bodybuilders, but those need to be authorized. The product is unavailable in medical stores.
Does Hydro Muscle Max really Work?
Hydro Muscle Max does work and is extremely popular around the world. However, due to the fact it's made of natural ingredients, it must be connected with a special diet and training. The effects usually come later than in case of chemical muscle mass boosters. Thanks to the supplement less drastic impact on the body, it's much safer to use.
Hydro Muscle Max Possible side effects
It is necessary to consults the doctor before starting a cycle with Hydro Muscle Mass, but there are no visual or proven side effects. Opposite to the dangerous chemical supplements, this substance is natural and non-toxic. The safety tests showed it causes no harm to the men that included the supplement in their diet.
Final Thoughts
Hydro Muscle Mass can successfully replace all the dangerous and toxic boosters that artificially stimulate the hormone production and muscle growth. It's not easy to obtain and demands a doctor's advise, but it is a firm option for everybody who looks down on the chemical gains boosters. Natural supplements should be promoted in place of their chemical counterparts and Hydro Muscle Mass proves that lack of chemistry does not mean less gains.[crazy]


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- Secret Infinite Convergence War…of Stuff…and Things Pt 103Telos & Siege
Telos #1– I'm including this because, A) it's sort of a direct spin-off to Convergence even though it's five months too late, and B) it does have something to do with all the multiversal, time-travel hijinks that Brainiac is always convolutedly caught up in these days. So first, let's talk about that five months too late bit.
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The North Queensland region of Australia is little-known to many travelers. It is a small peninsula that lies to the north-east of Australia, an area rich in natural beauty and endless outdoor activities to try.
But why go so far in Australia when there are already other destinations more popular and well-known? Let's start by saying that the North Queensland is the only place on the planet where two sites that are part of the natural heritage of humanity meet: the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree forest, the oldest rainforest in the world.
The Great Barrier Reef needs no introduction: a unique natural beauty, world heritage site, one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the largest reef in the world, so large as to be visible from space.
From the town of Port Douglas or Cairns, catamarans depart daily that in just over ninety minutes take tourists in the center of the reef, on fixed platforms that may be small in size but are equipped with showers and refreshments. These are the points from where someone can try snorkeling or scuba diving.
The Great Barrier Reef is home to many marine species, including whales, turtles, sharks, clown fish, manta rays and giant clams. Diving enthusiasts will discover a new world made of coral canyons, tunnels, underwater caves and wrecks.
To make an even more unique and unforgettable experience, hop on board the helicopter that takes you on an excursion on the barrier: you can buy the ticket on the boat and the trip takes about fifteen minutes. The colors and shades of blue in the reef make for an unforgettable sight so take a lot of pictures to make your friends back home really jealous.
Let's move on from coral reefs to the Daintree Rainforest and Tablelands. This region is home to a spectacular variety of plants and animals. There you can go hiking, surrounded by waterfalls and rushing rivers and the two highest mountains in Queensland, Mount Bartle Frere (1622 meters) and Mount Bellenden Ker (1593 meters).
The Wet Tropics are also a paradise for birdwatchers with over 200 species of native Australian birds and wildlife that live at Hasties Swamp, Mareeba and Tyto Wetlands. Do not miss horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking in the rivers that run through the forest, fishing, hiking, zip line, but also quad biking and bungee jumping.
Queensland photos by: James Bennett, kmrksy, jani.na, dany13, Ewen Charlton
For more in Australia check: Discover Australia's Top 10 Spectacular Beaches, Moreton Island, Australia |One of nature's peaceful wonders, The Top 5 Australian Festivals for Music Lovers


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'13-14 outlook: Portland Trail Blazers
What's in store for the Portland Trail Blazers? Our panel of five looks back at the offseason moves (and nonmoves) and forward to what lies ahead in the 2013-14 NBA season.
1. What grade would you give the Trail Blazers' offseason?
Danny Chau, Hardwood Paroxysm: B. The Blazers brought in two big bodies in Robin Lopez and Thomas Robinson to help shore up what was a truly terrible interior defense last season, though it's unclear how effective those two will be. With Dorell Wright and Mo Williams augmenting their bench, the team is now deep enough to make a serious run at making the playoffs.
Nate Drexler, Magic Basketball: B. The Blazers added some offense, some defense, some veterans and some depth. They didn't score a marquee player, but guys like Robinson and Lopez will go a long way in rounding out this roster. C.J. McCollum was a terrific draft pick as well, giving Portland platooning options in the backcourt and bench depth that the Blazers have been yearning for.
Mark Haubner, The Painted Area: B+. Every significant move GM Neil Olshey made was a solid upgrade for little cost. Lopez and Robinson were acquired via trade for close to nothing. Wright and Williams were signed at low salaries. No major game-changers, sure, but the Blazers' bench -- the worst in basketball last season -- should be much better in 2013-14.
Danny Nowell, TrueHoop Network: A. Blazers faithful may have been clamoring for the addition of a game-changing starter in Portland, but Olshey pulled off something even more impressive. Surrendering no asset more valuable than Jeff Withey, Olshey added an entire bench rotation. No high-wattage studs moved to Portland, but the league's shallowest depth chart is now among the deepest.
Kevin Pelton, ESPN Insider: B+. I don't think I can give them an A without a game-changing acquisition, but the Blazers consistently got solid value and quickly rebuilt their bench while avoiding long-term salary commitments, making this the best possible outcome short of that.
2. What's the biggest question facing the Trail Blazers in 2013-14?
Chau: What will they do with LaMarcus Aldridge? While the team has improved its depth considerably this offseason, the ceiling still appears to be that of the fringe playoff contender. Aldridge is ready to make his mark as a winner, and it probably isn't happening in Portland. Will the Blazers be aggressive in the trade market?
Drexler: How much of an impact will these new acquisitions have? Lopez, McCollum and Robinson obviously add some much-needed depth, but the Blazers haven't added anyone of the caliber that suggests they're out of rebuilding mode. There's no question these players make them better, but how much better? Six wins? Eight wins? It's hard to say.
Haubner: Will they be good enough to keep Aldridge happy? At 28, Aldridge is the elder statesman of a young Portland core. What's unclear is just how much potential said core has. A first-round exit seems to be the team's ceiling in 2013-14. Another trip toward the lottery could lead to the opening of the LaMarcus Aldridge Sweepstakes.
Nowell: Can they convince Aldridge to stay? Should they? Count me among those who believe Portland's franchise centerpiece would prefer to log minutes on a serious title contender, even if he's dispatching his duties in Portland professionally. The Blazers have to establish that they are such a contender, or else decide whether true contention is realistic for their current roster.
Pelton: Can they improve defensively? Barring injuries, we know this team will score. But Portland will probably have to be one of the top 20 defenses in the NBA in order to make the playoffs, which would be a sizable step forward from last season (26th). The L.A. Lakers were the worst defensive team to make the playoffs in 2013, and they ranked 19th.
3. Who's the Trail Blazers' most intriguing player?
Chau: Damian Lillard. He was given the keys to the franchise after his outstanding rookie season. He's been lauded almost universally, but there's still much to prove. Where he goes from here could make or break the franchise. The optimist sees the league's next great point guard. The realist sees an inevitable regression a la Tyreke Evans.
Drexler: McCollum. I think he was drafted too low at No. 10 overall. This is a multithreat point guard who will also grab some minutes at shooting guard while Lillard runs point. His minutes will be limited his rookie season, but he may force his way into the lineup when he returns from injury.
Haubner: Nicolas Batum. With his tantalizing combination of athleticism and length, the 24-year-old is the perennial answer to this question. The Blazers need Batum to become an All-Star-caliber small forward (especially after signing a four-year, $46M contract extension in 2012), but so far, the young Frenchman has been too inconsistent to make that leap.
Nowell: Batum. He took a leap last season before a wrist injury grounded his campaign somewhat, and he remains the lone player whose upside may still elevate the team. If he can harness his newfound passing creativity and dead-eye shooting to steady aggression, Batum could be one of the game's premier swingmen.
Pelton: Batum. During the first half of last season, he seemed ready to become the consistent contributor he's got the potential to be. But he slipped in the second half, and we still have yet to see him play a full season at a high level.
4. What's one bold prediction about the Trail Blazers?
Chau: Meyers Leonard will be a productive starter for the team by January. He's raw, underdeveloped and has made some questionable decisions (like trying to add a 3-point shot to his limited arsenal) over the summer, but he's also a physical marvel figuring out how to best leverage his body. Trial by fire is a tantalizing move for the Blazers.
Drexler: They will have a better record than the Lakers. This might say a little more about the Lakers than the Blazers, but in several positions (including point guard), Portland looks significantly stronger. Not only that, but the offseason moves added depth that the purple and gold don't have.
Haubner: Rookie of the Year Damian Lillard won't be one of the top three sophomores. This mainly speaks to a deep list of young sophs with more room for growth than Lillard, who entered the NBA at age 22. But it also suggests the question of whether Lillard can become a truly elite point guard in a league so incredibly deep at the position.
Nowell: Aldridge leaves town before his contract is up. I absolutely do not mean to cast Aldridge as some sort of agitator; he's as professional and consistent as players come. But the Blazers likely don't have the serious postseason hopes to justify keeping a top-15 player on their payroll, and Aldridge could fetch quite a haul.
Pelton: McCollum's foot doesn't heal as quickly as the Blazers hope, and to minimize the risk of reinjury (and with Williams and Wright effectively covering for him off the bench), he doesn't make his NBA debut until after the All-Star break.
5. Prediction time: How far will the Trail Blazers go this season?
Chau: Not very. The Blazers could certainly make the playoffs, but if they trade Aldridge by the deadline, it certainly won't be to make a final playoff push. Recent acquisitions have made the Blazers a surprisingly deep team, but not enough to break free from purgatory. Trading wins for a more promising foundation seems like where they're headed.
Drexler: They will win 43 games, get back to the playoffs and bow out in the first round. And there will be no waltzing into the postseason. This team is better than it was last season, but the Blazers will have to fight for a low seed in April.
Haubner: The draft lottery. There are just too many teams competing for those last playoff spots in the brutal Western Conference. But, regardless, the Blazers should definitely be an improved team -- especially given the big upgrade to their bench -- which is a step in the right direction after four straight years of declining winning percentages amidst front-office instability.
Nowell: Eighth seed, first-round exit. I love what the Blazers did this offseason, and if they can find a little defense somewhere to pair with the shooting and depth, they'll win a lot of games. They're a step down from the West's elite, but a playoff squad.
Pelton: Even though this is an improved team, the depth of the Western Conference makes me think they're in for déjà vu. Portland stays in playoff contention through the end of March, then suffers a late-season losing streak trying to ensure its lottery pick is in the top 12 and isn't conveyed to Charlotte from the Gerald Wallace trade.


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I'm not seeing your town, also I don't think you added my friend code
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I'm the same way. That's why I had to put in my signature for people to like my posts so I'd remember to check it. xD
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Y-B Chat (Bot Gardens)-- WTSP & GCSP (Ocean Mdws Yard)
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- Fri, 1 May 2009 -- A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was heard by Toby Tobkin at the Botanical
Gardens this morning. The Chat was along the south boundary fence by the large "Events" lawn
area. The Gardens are west of Hwy 1, about 1/2 mile south of Hwy 20 & Hwy 1. There is a
fee to enter if one is not a member. Of note, Toby said theYBCH is a new addition to the MC Bot.
Garden's Bird Checklist. -- (for) Dorothy Tobkin.
Fri, 1 May 2009 -- I have been marking the calendar each day for some time to write that we still
have a tan-stripe WHITE-THROATED SPARROW and a GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW
coming to our front yard to feed near the driveway on Ocean Meadows Circle, north of the Ten
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The Christmas Party
A/N: Hey guys it's me again making a EthanxBenny story for Christmas I made this before Christmas because I don't cerebrate Christmas. Sadly I don't cerebrate nothing. So whatever I hope u like it sorry about everything about summary and stuff on my other story.
It's was Christmas and today they could open their presents. Ethan went to Benny's house for the gift they giving to their friends. "Hey guys, am I late?" Ethan came in the door. "No you just in time! Come on!" Sarah grabbed Ethan's arm to get him to the living room. The radio was on when they was opening their gifts they give. First it was Justin Bieber, but they turned that to Rihanna. Ethan just looked around the living room. "Hey Ethan! Come here!" Sarah said. Ethan went and seat down. "Hey guys, we should play a game!" Rory said. "Dude wait until Ethan opens his presents." Benny said. "Ok geez. And then we play a game!" Benny just rolled his eyes. Ethan opens Sarah's gift. It was a hat, a nice cute hat. "Really Sarah really a hat? Not my type of hat I will like, Sarah." Ethan with what the heck is this face. "What? It is good hat, I like it." Sarah said. Ethan rolled his eyes. "Ok dude open mine's now!" Rory said. Ethan opens Rory's gift. And it was a game card. "You like it? I got that from Target. I think they got more stuff." Ethan just look at it. "Umm it okay I may need it for some game." Erica rolled her eyes. "Just open mine's so you could open stupid Benny's present." Ethan open his present and he saw a picture of Benny and him play a video game. "Where did you get this?" Ethan asked Erica. "That girl name Jasmine was stalking you guys and she took a picture of you guys so I just took it for no reason." Ethan knew what girl she was talking about. Jasmine is part of that yaoi aka boy and boy love fan club. She got everything she need for that. "Well, thanks Erica." Ethan saw the last present and he knew that was Benny's. "Well are you going to open it?" Benny asked Ethan. Ethan open the present and he saw a video game called Call Duty. He always wanted that game but didn't thanks for Benny he will never got that game. "Benny, I love this gift. I always wanted this game but never got it. Thanks Benny!" Ethan hugged Benny. "No problem." Benny said. "Show off." Rory said.
They played game boards then they play other games. Later they got bored so they play Truth or Dare and things came wrong. "Hey guys, we should play Truth or Dare." Rory said. "I don't know, I hear that bad things happen when people play Truth or Dare." Ethan said. "Come on Ethan it can't be that bad!" Benny said. "Whatever it is let just play because I'm bored!" Erica laying on the floor. "Hey, at least it something to do right?" Sarah said. "Whatever all I know that bad things going to happen!" Ethan said. "So, who's first?" Benny looked at them. It was just silence. "Ok I go! Benny truth or dare?" Rory said. "Umm Dare." Benny said. "Ok. Umm I dare you to kiss Ethan." Everybody eyes was shock of that dare. Benny never ever rejected a dare. So he just kissed Ethan in the lips. They stop kissing then Benny ran. "Great Rory, that just great you made them sad or whatever." Sarah said. Ethan ran after Benny to his room. "Benny, I need to talk to you." Ethan came in the room. "Go away." Benny on this bed with pillow on his face. "No, I not going away all I wanted to say is I enjoy the kiss because I like you." Benny took the pillow off on this face and look at Ethan. "really?" Benny got up walked towards to Ethan. "Yeah, I do I like you a lot not as a friend." Benny kissed Ethan in the lips. They came back to the living room and sit down. "This is boring, let just play some music and dances!" Rory turned the radio back on and the radio was play Beyonce' called Party they favorite song to dance with. Everybody started to randomly dances and having fun. Everybody forget about the whole Ethan and Benny kissing thing but, them. They went home and go to sleep but, Benny and Ethan. Well, it was the best Christmas ever for everybody. And that why Christmas is the best holiday ever.
A/N: I hope you enjoy it! Sorry for any mistakes. And Merry Christmas everybody! Oh but me. :( oh well I having a REAL birthday next year.(I born at a leap year so yeah) so I hope you like it! p.s i'm really 4 years old. xd.


text: Virologic, immunologic, and clinical benefits from early combined antiretroviral therapy in infants with perinatal HIV-1 infection.Chiappini, Elenaa; Galli, Luisaa; Tovo, Pier-Angelob; Gabiano, Clarab; Gattinara, Guido Castellic; Guarino, Alfredod; Baddato, Raffaelee; Giaquinto, Carlof; Lisi, Catiusciag; de Martino, MaurizioaThe Italian Register for HIV Infection in ChildrenAIDS: January 9th, 2006 - Volume 20 - Issue 2 - p 207–215 doi: 10.1097/01.aids.0000200529.64113.3e Clinical Science Abstract Author Information Article Outline Objective: To investigate the impact of early versus deferred combined antiretroviral treatment (ART) in asymptomatic or moderately symptomatic [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) category N, A or B] infants with perinatal HIV-1 infection. Methods: A multi-centre nationwide case–control study was conducted. Data from 30 infants treated with combined ART with three or more drugs before 6 months of age were compared with data from 103 infants starting ART with three or more drugs after 6 months of age. The median follow-up time was 4.1 years (range, 1.0–6.5 years). Results: No difference was evident in the first available viral load and CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage between the two groups of children. Early-treated infants showed significantly lower viral loads than infants receiving deferred treatment at all the follow-up periods. A higher proportion of early-treated infants than infants receiving deferred treatment (73.3% versus 30.1%; P < 0.0001) reached an undetectable viral load. Higher CD4 T-lymphocyte percentages were found in early-treated infants at 13–24 (P < 0.0001), 25–36 (P < 0.0001), and 37–48 (P = 0.003) months of age. No early-treated infant versus 20 of 103 (19.4%) infants receiving deferred ART (P = 0.02) showed a CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage of less than 15% at one time point during follow-up. No CDC category A, B or C clinical event occurred in early-treated infants over the follow-up period while 44 of 103 (42.7%) infants receiving deferred treatment presented a decline in the CDC category. Kaplan–Meier analyses revealed significant differences in CDC category A (P = 0.0002), B (P = 0.0003), and C (P = 0.0018) event-free survivals. Conclusion: The data suggest virologic, immunologic, and clinical benefits from early administration of ART. From the aDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Florence, Florence, Italy bDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Turin, Turi, Italy cBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy dDepartment of Paediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, Italy eDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy fDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy gDepartment of Statistics, University of Florence, Florenc, Italy. *See Appendix. Received 21 December, 2004 Accepted 10 June, 2005 Correspondence to M. de Martino, Coordinator of the Italian Register for HIV Infection in Children, Department of Paediatrics, University of Florence, Via Luca Giordano, 13, I-50132 Florence, Italy. Tel: +39 055 566 2494; fax: +39 055 570 380; e-mail: email@example.com Abstract Introduction Methods Data collection Treatment Patients Statistical analysis Results Characteristics of study children Group A children Group B children Long-term non-progressors Effects of combined ART on plasma HIV-1 loads, CD4, and CD8... Differences in plasma HIV-1 loads, CD4, and CD8 T-lymphocyt... Long-term non progressors Differences in clinical events between group A (early treat... Discussion References Appendix Participants Back to Top | Article Outline Introduction The introduction of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART) led to significant reduction of morbidity and mortality in children with HIV-1 infection [1]. Based on the European [2] and US [3] guidelines, children with clinical or immunologic deterioration should receive ART. Controversy remains regarding the early treatment in infants with no or mild/moderate signs or normal immunologic status [2,3]. In vertically infected children the diagnosis is commonly made during the first months of life allowing paediatricians to start therapy only during primary infection. The risk of disease progression is higher in children than in adults, with 15–20% of HIV-1 infected children progressing to AIDS or death within the first year of life [4–6]. Moreover, in children under 2 years of age neither CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage nor viral load can identify those at higher risk of disease progression, supporting the universal treatment strategy [7]. However, issues of the possible selection of resistant viral mutants, lack of adherence, major toxicity, and adverse effects of early ART need to be considered [3]. A limited number of studies has investigated the impact of early ART in HIV-infected infants, and the most of them are limited to a few cases [8–14]. With the aim of investigating the impact of early versus deferred combined ART on asymptomatic or moderately symptomatic infants {category N, A or B of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classification [15]} with perinatal HIV-1 infection we conducted a multi-centre nationwide study. Back to Top | Article Outline Methods Data collection Data were collected by the Italian Register for HIV Infection in Children, which is a nationwide multi-centre study of children perinatally exposed to HIV-1 instituted in 1985 by the Italian Association of Paediatrics [1,4,16]. The data source is a network of paediatric clinics distributed throughout Italy. The data are transmitted to the two co-ordinating centres at Departments of Paediatrics of the Universities of Florence and Turin. Information concerning data collection has been described in detail elsewhere [1,4,16]. Briefly, the standard registration form consists of demographic and perinatal data. Both the registration and the follow-up forms contain data regarding infectious status, clinical condition, laboratory tests and treatment. All data are collected prospectively every 6–12 months and then entered into a specific database at the co-ordinating centres. We previously documented that combined ART became widespread in Italy after 1996 [1]. Thus, data collected from 1 January 1996 to 31 December 2003 were analysed. Clinical HIV-1 stage was classified according to the CDC recommendations [13]. Infection was defined by the persistence of HIV-1 antibodies after 18 months of age or by the detection, on at least two occasions, of virus markers (proviral DNA, or viral RNA). Viral loads were evaluated quantitatively by Amplicor HIV Monitor test and results were expressed as log10 HIV-1 RNA copies/ml. CD4 and CD8 T-lymphocyte counts were measured using the standardized fluorescent-activated cell sorting technique. Based on the US guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in children [3], CD4 and CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages, rather than their absolute counts, were taken into account as these percentages more accurately reflect their immune status. HIV-1-related clinical events were evaluated according to the CDC definition [15]. Compliance with therapy was assessed using addressed standardized questionnaires as described in detailed elsewhere [17]. This study was approved by review boards and ethics committees for the participating institutions. Back to Top | Article Outline Treatment The specific therapy offered was left to the discretion of single participating centres. The criteria adopted were those discussed and agreed during annual meetings and those of the CDC [18] and the Italian [19] paediatric guidelines for ART in children. Back to Top | Article Outline Patients Since 1996 the use of combined ART has become widespread in Italy and the use of three or more drugs became more common at that time [1]. Moreover, preliminary analysis showed that all of the children receiving early combined ART were born after January 1, 1996. Therefore, it was decided to include in the study only children born after this date. All of the study patients were children with perinatal HIV-1 infection enrolled in the Register at birth and never lost to follow-up, satisfying the following conditions: (i) treated with combined ART with three or more antiretroviral drugs, including at least one protease inhibitor or one non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor; (ii) in clinical category CDC N, A, or B within the first 6 months of age; (iii) with good compliance to therapy. Children were divided into two groups: group A included children receiving early ART, before 6 months of age, and group B included children receiving deferred ART, started after 6 months of age. In addition, data from children who had never received ART (long term non-progressors; LTNP) and from non-compliant children were analysed. Back to Top | Article Outline Statistical analysis Age and viral loads were expressed as median and range. CD4 and CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages were expressed as means and standard deviations. Children receiving early or deferred ART were compared by viral load, CD4, and CD8T-lymphocyte percentages using the Mann–Whitney or the independent sample t test. When the HIV-1 RNA levels were below the lower quantification limit of the assay, a value was assigned equal to the lower quantification limit when analyzed as a quantitative variable. Kaplan–Meier analysis with log-rank test was performed to analyse differences in survival free from CDC clinical events. The statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS software package (SPSS 11.5; SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA). P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Back to Top | Article Outline Results Characteristics of study children Group A children Between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 2003, 40 infants commenced ART with three or more drugs before 6 months of age (Fig. 1). Two infants with low compliance to the therapy and eight infants in CDC category C were not included in group A. Therefore, data from 30 infants (12 in CDC category N; 13 in category A, and 5 in category B) were analysed (Fig. 1). Individual patient characteristics and treatment regimens are shown in Table 1. The median age at the start of ART was 3.6 months (range, 0.8–5.8 months). The median follow-up was 4.1 years (range, 1.0–6.5 years). All infants were still receiving combined ART with three or more drugs at the last check. Fig. 1 Table 1 Back to Top | Article Outline Group B children Among HIV-1 infected children enrolled in the Register, born after 1 January 1996, and never lost to follow-up, 131 patients received combined ART with three or more drugs after 6 months of age. Data from 28 children, who were not included in group B because of low compliance to the therapy, were analysed separately. Thus group B included 103 children (49 children in CDC category N, 25 in category A, and 29 children in category B) (Fig. 1). The median age at the start of ART was 2.1 years (range, 0.8–4.4 years). The median follow-up time was 4.8 years (range, 1.2–6.2 years). There was no difference between group A and group B children regarding the proportion of mothers receiving ART during pregnancy (53.3% versus 50.0 %), the proportion of Caesarean (43.0% vs. 43.0%) or premature (< 32 gestational weeks) (23.3% versus 33.0%) delivery, and the proportion of children receiving prophylactic treatment with antiretroviral drugs after birth (53.3% versus 50.0%). Back to Top | Article Outline Long-term non-progressors Data from 29 children (6 children in CDC category N, 16 in category A, and 7 in category B) who never received ART were analysed. The median follow-up time was 3.7 years (range, 0.3–6.4 years). Back to Top | Article Outline Effects of combined ART on plasma HIV-1 loads, CD4, and CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages in group A (early treatment) infants In early treated infants the median viral load prior to the beginning of therapy was 5.84 log10 RNA copies/ml (range, 3.38–7.20 log10 RNA copies/ml). Viral load reached undetectable levels in 22 (72.3%) infants, and in all of these viral load remained undetectable during the entire follow-up period. Undetectable viral load was reached in 19 of 22 (86.3%) infants with baseline CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage ≥ 25% versus three of eight (37.5%) infants with CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage < 25% (P = 0.016). Mean baseline CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage was 34.15 ± 13.71%. All infants showed good immunologic response to therapy: CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage at the last determination was ≥ 25% in 29 infants, in the remaining one it was 24%. CD8 T-lymphocyte percentage was 23.93 ± 7.13% at baseline and did not significantly change over time (Table 2). Table 2 Data from two non-compliant children (CDC Category A1 and B2) were analysed separately. They were prescribed a nelfinavir-containing regimen and have been followed up for 7 and 13 months. Viraemia was 6.01 and 5.70 log10 copies RNA/ml at baseline and 4.41 and 4.08 log10 copies RNA/ml at last follow-up, respectively. CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage was 28 and 29% at baseline and 32 and 24% at last follow-up. Clinically, they presented with hepatomegaly and a severe bacterial infection, respectively. Back to Top | Article Outline Differences in plasma HIV-1 loads, CD4, and CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages between group A (early treatment) and group B (deferred treatment) infants Differences in plasma HIV-1 loads, CD4, and CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages between group A and group B children at each age period are reported in Table 2. No significant difference was seen at baseline. In contrast, group A children showed significantly lower viral loads than group B children at all timepoints. An undetectable viral load was reached in 22 of 30 (73.3%) group A and 31 of 103 (30.1%) group B children (P < 0.0001). Higher CD4 T-lymphocyte percentages were evident among group A children at 13–24 (P < 0.0001), 25–36 (P < 0.0001), 37–48 (P = 0.003) months of age (Table 2). Moreover, no group A versus 20 of 103 (19.4%) group B children (P = 0.02) showed CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage < 15% at one time point during follow-up. Group A children displayed lower CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages than group B children at all follow-up times (Table 2). Data from 28 non-complaint children who were prescribed deferred ART were analysed. No significant difference in viral loads (median, 5.68 log10 copies RNA/ml; range, 2.81–6.51 log10 copies RNA/ml; P = 0.530 versus compliant children) or CD4 T-lymphocyte percentages (31.94 ± 13.38%; P = 0.826 versus compliant children) was evidenced at baseline. By contrast, non-compliant children showed significantly higher viral loads at all timepoints [4.65 (range, 2.85–6.69) log10 copies RNA/ml, P = 0.046; 4.52 (range, 1.90–6.00) log10 copies RNA/ml, P = 0.028; 4.60 (range, 1.67–5.88) log10 copies RNA/ml, P = 0.005; 4.25 (range, 1.67–5.65) log10 copies RNA/ml, P = 0.005; 3.97 (range, 1.67–6.24) log10 copies RNA/ml; P = 0.042. respectively]. At the same follow-up times CD4 T-lymphocyte percentages were 23.71 ± 13.38% (P = 0.011 versus compliant children); 24.07 ± 10.35% (P = 0.037); 24.77 ± 9.59% (P = 0.007); 23.91 ± 9.04% (P = 0.015); 26.87 ± 8.59% (P=0.262); 24.35±10.17% (P = 0.174) respectively. Back to Top | Article Outline Long-term non progressors Among the 29 children who never received ART, CD4 T-lymphocyte percentages were 33.78 ± 15.71% in the first year of life and did not differ from those of group A and group B children (P = 0.620). Subsequently, CD4 T-lymphocyte percentages were lower than those of group A children [27.75 ± 11.22 in the second (P < 0.0001 versus group A children); 28.12 ± 12.96 in the third (P = 0.003 versus group A children); 28.03 ± 9.04 in the fourth (P = 0.001 versus group A children); and 27.06 ± 6.71 (P = 0.002 versus group A children) in the fifth year of life]. Meadian baseline viral load was 5.47 log10 copies RNA/ml (range, 2.00–6.84 log10 copies RNA/ml) and did not differ from those of group A and group B children (P = 0.518). Subsequent viral loads were higher (P < 0.001) than those of group A children [first year, median 4.88 (range, 3.30–5.86); second year, median, 6.84 (range, 1.67–5.88); third year, median 4.32 (range, 1.67–5.10); fourth year: 4.41 (range, 2.01–5.10); fifth year: 3.85 (range, 3.95–2.78) 5.47 log10 copies RNA/ml]. Back to Top | Article Outline Differences in clinical events between group A (early treatment) and group B (deferred treatment) infants No CDC category A, B or C clinical event occurred among group A children over the follow-up period. In contrast 44 group B children showed a decline in the CDC category (9 patients falling to category A, 19 to category B, and 16 to category C) and one of these children died. In total 204 category A, 77 category B, and 59 category C clinical events occurred; 20 of these latter events occurred after the initiation of ART. In particular, category C events were esophageal candidiasis (n = 3); cytomegalovirus (CMV)-related disease (n = 6); extrapulmonary cryptococcosis (n = 1); chronic cryptosporidiosis (n = 1) Pneumococcus carinii pneumonia (n = 3), bacteraemia (n = 2), bacterial pneumonia (n = 13), other severe bacterial infections (n = 12), progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (n = 2), HIV-1 related encephalopathy (n = 16). Kaplan–Meier analyses with log-rank test revealed significant differences in CDC category A (P = 0.0002), category B (P = 0.0003) and category C (P = 0.0018) event-free survivals between group A and B children (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 Back to Top | Article Outline Discussion This study reports the Italian experience with early versus later institution of combined-ARV in asymptomatic or moderately symptomatic HIV-1 infected infants. Because in adults primary infection is usually restricted to the first 6 months from onset [20], we considered primary infection in infants to be limited to the first 6 months of life and defined early ART as a treatment initiated within this age period. The results obtained highlight that starting combined ART within the first 6 months of life in HIV-1 perinatally infected children allows avoidance of clinical manifestation, preserved CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage, and no increase in CD8 T-lymphocyte percentage, at least for the first years of life. Moreover, viral load fell to undetectable levels in more than 70% of early-treated infants. Bearing in mind the natural history of disease progression in infants [4–6], starting treatment after 6 months of age also resulted in relevant virologic, immunologic, and clinical benefits but these were substantially less that those in early-treated infants. In particular, early-treated infants displayed lower viral loads than infants receiving deferred therapy and an undetectable viral load was reached in a higher proportion of children. In addition, we found early ART to be associated with a better preservation of CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage. About one-fifth of infants receiving deferred treatment, but no early-treated infant, presented severe immunologic deterioration (CDC category 3) over the observation period. The immunologic benefits of early ART appeared clearly within the first 4 years of life. Lack of a significant difference in CD4 T-lymphocyte percentage at older ages may be due to the limited number of study patients. Alternatively, when combined ART was initiated in the children receiving deferred therapy, they may have displayed their great potential for immune reconstitution (which is a well-known peculiarity in childhood [21]), allowing them to re-establish the pool of CD4 T lymphocytes. Interestingly, early-treated infants showed lower CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages than infants receiving deferred treatment. Clinical benefits from early ART were also shown. Early-treated infants presented no CDC category A, B, or C events, unlike children receiving deferred treatment. Early ART has been recently proposed for the treatment of asymptomatic or moderately symptomatic infants with HIV-1 infection [3]. As the rate of viral replication during the first months of life is correlated with disease outcome [3], early therapeutic intervention, which keeps the virus at low levels during primary infection, might lead to a better long-term viral suppression and preserved immune system function. Moreover, one possible goal of early ART is the prevention of HIV-mediated damage of the developing nervous system which is particularly frequent in infants [22]. Additionally, data from early treated children were compared to those from LTNP. No difference was evident at baseline, confirming the difficult-to-predict disease progression in young children [7]. Subsequently, higher CD4 T-cell percentages and lower viral loads were observed in early treated children at all follow-up times. This finding, if confirmed by randomized studies, may further support the early therapy strategy. To date no randomized trial has investigated the impact of early ART in infants and few studies are available [9–14]. Recent observations [9,12] found that early treatment in infants reduced viral load below the threshold levels required for the onset of a humoral HIV-1 immune response and most of the early-treated infants lacked of a specific HIV-1 immune response. Nonetheless, early ART did not appear to prevent the establishment of a reservoir of latently infected cells [12]. Similar to our results, in these studies CD4 T-lymphocyte counts normalized or remained normal and viral loads were undetectable in the majority of children. This is in contrast with a study on 20 infants [13] that found good clinical and immunologic outcome in all children, despite 70% of virologic failure at week 72 associated with emergence of genotypic resistance. In a recent non-randomized open-label trial on 25 early-treated infants and 27 controls [14], there was no significant association between age at initiation of therapy and the likelihood of viral suppression at week 16 or 48. Nevertheless, association became significant after 4 years. No previous study has investigated differences in CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages between infants receiving early or deferred combined ART. These cells play a key role in controlling viral replication and the baseline CD8 T lymphocyte percentage was found to predict response to therapy [23]. In our study infants receiving early treatment maintained unchanged CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages while those receiving deferred treatment displayed elevated CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages. Elevated CD8 T lymphocytes [23] and disruptions of their subsets [24] have been reported in HIV-1 infected children. During combined ART substantial but incomplete recovery of these alterations occurs in children [25,26]. This may, at least partially, explain the persistently higher CD8 T-lymphocyte percentages in children with deferred therapy. On the contrary, in early-treated infants we found that ART maintained the normal pool not only of CD4 but also of CD8 T-lymphocytes. Our investigation is the largest and longest study on effects of early ART in perinatally HIV-1 infected infants. Our data seem to indicate virologic, immunologic, and clinical benefits from early ART as compared with deferred therapy in the first years of life. Nevertheless, our study is observational and, therefore, has some limitations. In particular, detailed information on viral resistance and side effects was not available. However, the fact that no early-treated infant interrupted the treatment over the follow-up period suggests that this was well tolerated. Also, early-treated children received many different treatment regimens and so it was not possible to derive conclusions about this. Children born in recent years may have received a higher dose of nelfinavir. Indeed, this event may be plausible and may explain the high rate of children with viral suppression in our population but, unfortunately, we do not have sufficient data to investigate this issue. Finally, we observed that the two groups of children receiving early or deferred treatment could display some differences, as suggested by disparity in compliance rates. The high rate of compliant children in the early-treated group may contribute to the high rate of viral suppression in our population compared with other studies [9]. It is possible that patients treated earlier were cared for by more 'aggressive' Centres or had parents who were more actively engaged in the medical care system. This could result in better adherence and better outcomes. To avoid this potential bias only compliant children were included in the statistical analyses and data from non-complaint children were considered separately. 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Giacomet V, Albano F, Starace F, de Franciscis A, Giaquinto C, Gattinara GC, et al. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy and its determinants in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection: a multicentre, national study. Acta Paediatr 2003; 92:1398–1402. Cited Here... 18. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in pediatric HIV infection. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1998, 47(RR-4):1–43. Cited Here... 19. Italian Register for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Children. Italian guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in children with human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 infection. Italian Register for HIV Infection in Children. Acta Paediatr 1999, 88:228–232. Cited Here... 20. Kassutto S, Rosenberg ES. Primary HIV type 1 infection. Clin Infect Dis 2004; 38:1447–1453. Cited Here... 21. Hainaut M, Ducarme M, Schandene L, Pielter CA, Marissens D, Zissis G, et al. 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*Quality 925 sterling silver, sourced from an eco friendly manufacturer
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I designed and handcrafted the ring myself using traditional techniques and tools. The ring is finished with a matte satin finish. It is marked inside the shank with 925 and my maker's mark.
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The timezone in Alpowa is America/Whitehorse
Sunrise at 07:22 and Sunset at 16:40. It's light
Latitude. 46.4339°, Longitude. -117.3200° , Elevation. 402m
Weather near Alpowa; Report from Lewiston, Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID 28.6km away
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Temperature: 7°C / 45°F
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Cloud: Few at 5000ft Broken at 6000ft Solid Overcast at 9000ft
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Geographic features & Photographs around Alpowa, in Washington, United States
- valley;
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream.
- Megginson Gulch (0.5km)
- Unfried Gulch (1.5km)
- Twin Gulch (1.6km)
- Clayton Gulch (2km)
- Davis Canyon (2.9km)
- Horseshoe Canyon (5.8km)
- Robinson Gulch (6km)
- Pow Wah Kee Gulch (6.9km)
- Palmer Canyon (7.1km)
- Driscoll Gulch (7.1km)
- Pine Tree Canyon (7.8km)
- Sheep Gulch (8.5km)
- Steptoe Canyon (10.4km)
- Conner Gulch (10.6km)
- Wolf Gulch (11.4km)
- Nisqually John Canyon (12.5km)
- Sweeney Gulch (13km)
- Stuart Canyon (14km)
- Schultheis Canyon (14.7km)
- Kidwell Gulch (15km)
- South Fork Deadman Gulch (15.1km)
- ridge(s);
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest.
- Valentine Ridge (7.5km)
- Alpowa Ridge (8.8km)
- Flerchinger Ridge (9.1km)
- Palmer Ridge (10.1km)
- Gooseneck, The (13.1km)
- Darland Ridge (13.3km)
- Knotgrass Ridge (13.9km)
- Pleasant Ridge (14.2km)
- Rubenser Ridge (15.2km)
- spring(s);
- a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground.
- Warm Springs (6.6km)
- Robinson Spring (9.8km)
- Dresser Spring (10.3km)
- Kaufman Springs (11.3km)
- Cottonwood Spring (11.4km)
- Rimmelspacher Spring (12.2km)
- Williams Spring (14.1km)
- Local Feature;
- A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Alpowa (0km)
- Valentine (7.8km)
- Nisqually John Landing (9.1km)
- Steptoe Lower Range (10.5km)
- Nisqually John Landing (10.9km)
- Raffertys Ranch (historical) (13.8km)
Accommodation around Alpowa
- stream;
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Stember Creek (1.3km)
- Pow Wah Kee Creek (6.9km)
- Alpowa Creek (10.5km)
- Steptoe Creek (10.5km)
- Page Creek (10.8km)
- airport;
- a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo.
- Dye Seed Airport (14.8km)
- school;
- building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Philomathian School (10.1km)
- island;
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water.
- Silcott Island (11.9km)
- cemetery;
- a burial place or ground.
- Kirby Cemetery (12.5km)
- mountain;
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- Potter Hill (14.3km)
- bridge;
- a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across.
- Indian Timothy Bridge (9.9km)
- park;
- an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- Chief Timothy State Park (11.9km)
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- Pullman (Washington) city city i
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- Anatone, Washington city city o
- Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport airport airport
- Lapwai, Idaho city city o
Airports close to Alpowa
Spokane international(GEG), Spokane, Usa (152.5km)
Fairchild afb(SKA), Spokane, Usa (153.5km)
Felts fld(SFF), Spokane, Usa (159.3km)
Grant co international(MWH), Grant county airport, Usa (201.3km)


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For his waterfall installation, titled 'Dripping,' French artist Pier Fabre suspended over 200 red strings through the cascade at Egliseneuve d'Entraigues. The installation is featured as part of the Horizons Sancy art and nature festival.
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Dedicated to Joya, the namer of this tale
Jorgeegrenthalu d'adr'tt Krendatel-5 (Jorgee to his friends) stood tall and tentacled, a terrifically handsome specimen of his race with large headbumps, peircing black eyes, and a sharp beak. Normally he was quiet and reserved, his movements always formal and highly controlled. Tonight, however, he had lapsed into movement patterns that were casual, bordering on intimate. His voice was slurred, and his normally smooth skin was covered in the orange bumps of serious inebriation. He'd spent the night celebrating his promotion to Navigation Lieutenant 4th Class on the good ship Speckle's Pimple with crewmates, but had lost them somewhere along the way and he found himself in a part of town he'd never visited. The copious quantities of fermented methane had lent a romantic, rough-and-tumble charm to his current surroundings and he found himself buying the patrons of the Sailor's Last Stop Saloon, a round of drinks without noticing just how closely those patrons were eyeing his wallet, 310 Gen iPod, and even the trail of gemstones that tattooed one of Jorgee's tentacles in the pattern of his family dynasty.
He was busy expounding, in slurred chirps, the honor that this promotion brought to himself and his forebears, when a hominid siddled up to him and laid a greasy palm atop one of Jorgee's tentacles. The man (at least Jorgee thought it was a man, he was hard-pressed to distinguish hominid genders when stone sober and when drunk, he found it nearly impossible), looked up at Jorgee with pale blue and watery eyes. The hominid's body was skinny, wrapped in a loose cloth that seemed low-tech, possibly even organic. Which explained the dirt and grime that adhered to the once white fabric.
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Smoothly the hominid continued, eyes bright and eager, "Upon review, and because we notice that you are in possible danger, Future, Inc. would like to offer a one-time, special, danger discount rate of only 2000 credits for a reading of your next eight hours (adjusted to local time measurements) to ensure your best success at surviving the night. Act now as this is a limited time offer."
Maybe it was the Triple Supernova Slammer, or maybe it was a growing, almost subconcious awareness that the bar did, indeed, seem charged with the possibility of danger, but Jorgee was a sucker-tip away from transferring the credit and finding out what his future might hold when he felt a massive displacement of air to his right and heard a gruff voice with an Aldabarian accent say, "Den't ya der it boy. Future, Inc. is a boonch of tird rate hacks zat'll claim a hangnail ees a mortal wound justen to get yer moneee."
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Sliding of the barstool was trickier than he anticipated and he nearly fell.
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A moment later, the world stopped spinning enough for him to walk out of the bar, take a deep breath of night air, begin to choke and cough on the thick, pollution filled stuff, and begin to stagger home, glad that his species was rare in these parts and no one would be able to see just how sexually perverse his movement pattern had become. He very much did not notice a small, quick figure emerge from the shadows between the buildings and begin to follow him.


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Through imaginative salvage and experiments in chemical printmaking the project Urban Alchemy explores the material stories and processes of urban transformation. As unofficial artist in residence on a large-scale demolition site in East London I began to see the creative potential of the multiple materials that were discarded and deconstructed. Beginning with etching into reclaimed roofing zinc I moved on to attempting to extend this urban palette through the potential of London brick stocks, slate, lime mortar and rust. It was a London brick that introduced me to UCL Chemistry professor, material scientist Julian Evans as I sought to grind it small enough to become a pigment and so began a collaboration that led to my Leverhulme artist residency in UCL Chemistry and the project Urban Alchemy.
At the Institute of Making's Festival of Stuff street extravaganza on Saturday June 27th 2015 I invited artist Joe Volley and geoarchaeologist Ruth Siddal to demonstrate the possibilities of an urban ink palette. They will be exploring and demonstrating the long lineage of making inks from earth pigments seen in their own project with artist Onya McCausland and author of 'The Alchemy of Paint' Spike Bucklow called 'Turning Landscape into Colour.'


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Nadal vs. Federer: What a Way to Wake Up
It's the greatest modern rivalry in tennis, one unlikely to lose its luster until both men are infirm or in the ground. Regardless of the circumstances, a contest between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will always be the top draw at any tournament. With Federer inching past his prime and Nadal battling a string of injuries, their 27th meeting in this year's Australian Open semifinals looked to fall a bit short of their finest matches, but one that could swing either way. Still, Nadal's streak of dominance over Federer continued with a four-set victory, in which the older champion looked indecisive and sloppy. That increases the all-time record to 18-9 in Nadal's favor, a ratio that serves as a peculiar footnote to Federer's claim as the best tennis player of all-time.
"Almost no one outside of Spain reckons that, over their careers, Nadal has been the better player, the Fed's record of consistent contention in majors being without precedence since Laver's day," writes The Age's Jake Niall. "Even Nadal refers to Federer – as he did again after his quarter-final – as 'the best player in history.' So how does one explain Fed's failings against Nadal?"


text: I was at Louis Vuitton in Copley Place at Boston, MA. As I was wondering around, I walked around to one side and saw the Monogram Mink Messenger, Monogram Mink Scarf and Monogram Mink Bum Bag. Now talk about soft? Try touching one of those babies... The messenger bag is so beautiful IRL. Wow... if only I had $14,000+ for one right now lol. Anyone want one? Try calling the Copley store. I personally can't stand any of the associates at that store, so I buy from one of the smaller ones in MA. I just wanted to share my excitement for the night, day and week even... Happy Holidays everyone!


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As previously announced, the Pennsylvania Railroad Middle Division in HO Scale will host an open house in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society (PRRT&HS) next week.
While the room and layout is clean, I thought I'd share a few pics.
The main line, on the main level, is operational, save for some frog power wiring and more quality control testing. The lead photo has an H10 consolidation heading up a stock and reefer train, west bound on track three crossing the eight-arch Granville Bridge.
The Milroy Secondary is also operational, with a hidden connection to create a loop for open houses. Below is a shot of Yeagertown, with the leads into the Standard Steel plant.
The following view shows the 20 track staging yard on the main line (bottom level), the framing to support the Lewistown Secondary -- which is largely single track and all scenery will be liftouts for access to staging -- and Milroy on the the Milroy Secondary (top level).
The following view shows Mann's Narrows (top) and Lewistown Station (below).
The following view shows Yeagertown on the Milroy Secondary (top) and Lewistown Junction (below).
A vew eastward at Lewistown, with a mail train headed west on track four in front of the station.


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