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Flying Prime Rib Salad
Barbara Kelly
Many people shy from cooking wild goose because it tends to be tough and dry. This simple recipe will show you how to have mouth-watering, tender meat that will taste like prime rib and have you making this healthy meal again and again.
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- 1
- goose breast (2 halves)
- 1 large
- romaine lettuce head, torn
- 1 pkg
- grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 pkg
- matchstick carrots
- 1/4 lb
- gorgonzola cheese
- 1 small
- yellow pepper, diced
- 1 c
- crunchy fried onions
- 1 bottle
- toasted sesame, soy and ginger salad dressing
- 4 Tbsp
- butter
- 4 slice
- turkey bacon
- 1/2 c
- olive oil
- 1/4 c
- soy sauce
- 4 clove
- garlic, diced
- 1 tsp
- ground thyme
How to Make Flying Prime Rib Salad
- 1Trim all silver sinew from the surface of each goose breast half. (This is one of the keys to tender goose). Place in a ziploc bag with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic and thyme. Marinate overnight.
- 2Tear romaine into bite-sized pieces. Cut tomatoes in half. Dice pepper. Assemble salad with lettuce, tomatoes, pepper, carrots, gorgonzola cheese, and crunchy onions.
- 3Remove goose from marinade. Put one tablespoon butter on top of half breast, wrap with one slice turkey bacon tucking one tablespoon butter under bacon on the underside. Repeat with the second half breast.
- 4Heat grill for a high heat. Place goose breast halves on foil and place on grill. Grill to medium-rare. To do this, grill on each side 4 minutes. Turn 1/4 turn and grill on each side 2 more minutes. Do not overcook - this is the other key to tender goose.
- 5Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute through the meat and keeps it juicy.
- 6Slice thinly, 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Meat will be reddish-pink on the inside. It will look and taste like prime rib - hence the name. Add to salad and toss with salad dressing.
About Flying Prime Rib Salad
Course/Dish: Other Salads
Main Ingredient: Wild Game
Regional Style: American
Other Tag: Healthy
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text: Human Rights Observatory Biden: US Stands With Ukraine to Fight Russian Aggression The United States will stand by Ukraine to fight Russian aggression, which has become a prominent consideration for European security, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday. Speaking at the Brookings Institution in Washington, Biden said that supporting Ukraine is important for the future of the country, for the future of European security and for the future of the international order. "So long as Ukraine's leaders keep faith with the project of reform, the U.S. will...Read complete article© Voice of America - Wednesday, May 27, 2015

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Tiger Woods and supermodel wife Elin Woods (Nordegren) have announced they are expecting their second child. It seems that even with a bad knee that is keeping him off the course Tiger can still do some physical activities.
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Within minutes of the Friday stop, both were dead, dividing this town's 924 residents between those who see McKay as a fallen hero and those who considered him a bully with a badge.
"It's a tragic situation — two men lost and two families devastated," said Steve Heath, owner of the Franconia Village Store.
Beyond that, there's little agreement about the tragedy in Franconia, where local Olympian Bode Miller — Kenney's cousin — is royalty. His image appears on posters, signs and keepsakes all over town.
Authorities say McKay, 48, stopped Kenney, 24, for speeding, and Kenney asked to deal with a different officer and drove away.
By the time McKay caught up about a mile down the road, Kenney was in a frenzy, according to his friend and passenger, Caleb Macauley.
"I've never seen anyone so scared in my life," Macauley told WMUR-TV.
McKay forced him off the road and pepper-sprayed him. Kenney then shot McKay four times and drove over him.
Gregory Floyd, a passing motorist and ex-Marine who saw it all, grabbed McKay's gun and shot Kenney to death when he refused to put his gun down. Authorities quickly ruled the killing justified.
McKay, who had a 9-year-old daughter, was to have been married in July atop Cannon Mountain, where Bode Miller learned to ski. Instead his funeral will be held at the mountain.
As many as 6,000 officers from throughout the country are expected to attend Thursday's funeral, but in this close-knit mountain valley, where the Kenney family's roots run deep, at least one town may hold back.
Plans to send two fire department vehicles from neighboring Easton triggered a heated debate at the selectmen's meeting Monday night. Chairman Paul White, who is married to Kenney's cousin, moved to keep them away in protest.
Liko Kenney grew up on his grandparents' rustic tennis camp in Easton, where the extended family still lives. Liko's parents own a coffee plantation in Hawaii, and he followed their seasonal migrations: the islands in winter, the White Mountains in summer.
"He was kinda just a happy, hippie kid. He'd do anything to help anyone," said Holly Hayward, 48, who said she'd known Kenney his whole life.
Friends and family called Kenney a free-spirited outdoorsman who loved all-terrain vehicles and had issues with authority. Court records show he could be volatile even with his own family. In January 2003, an aunt, Larisa Kenney, sought a restraining order against her nephew, then 19. In a handwritten letter, she told the court Liko had frightened her by chain-sawing trees near her cabin, sending one crashing onto her roof as she slept. When she confronted him, she said Liko exploded — shouting, grabbing her and then following her on his ATV as she ran to safety at a relative's home.


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By ANDREW H. MALCOLM
Published: November 1, 1987
WHEN he was growing up in Oklahoma, George Ware remembers, his mother once stood at the door telling a traveling tree salesman that she didn't have several years to wait for his seedlings to begin bearing fruit. ''Well, why not?'' asked the salesman, ''You're going to be waiting anyway.''
Mr. Ware, curious about such lengthy human investments in trees, in time became a botanist and forest scientist, one of many who labor quietly in labs and fields to study - and increasingly to change - the way trees and plants grow and interact. For years, Mr. Ware has worked separately on a problem that recently became a national debate: Dutch elm disease.
One of Mr. Ware's colleagues, Dr. Gary Strobel of Montana State University, found himself in the middle of the national controversy recently because of his unauthorized injection of genetically altered bacteria into some elm trees. Much of the attention in the Strobel case focused on fears over the release of the altered microbes into the atmosphere. Dr. Strobel drew sanctions from the Environmental Protection Agency, the first it ever imposed on a university researcher, and then chopped down the young trees himself. Time Pressure
The controversy also revealed the starkly differing research philosophies of scientists like Dr. Strobel and Mr. Ware. Both have the same goal, to combat the disease that has wiped out millions of the leafy giants in towns across the country. The 48-year-old Dr. Strobel was hoping to find a quick method to immunize American elms before they became infected with the fungus, and expressed impatience with the time-consuming procedures to obtain Government approval for his experiments. Mr. Ware, who is 62, has spent 15 years developing new natural crossbreeds of elms resistant to the disease, the more standard research approach.
In painstaking trials, each of which can take years to reveal benefits and errors, Mr. Ware, who is research director for the Morton Arboretum in suburban Chicago, bred elm strain with elm strain. He was seeking to keep and heighten such desirable traits as strength and disease resistance while losing such characteristics as brittleness. ''Dr. Strobel was trying to help one kind of elm quickly,'' said Mr. Ware. ''We're looking more toward diversity over the long run.''
Mr. Ware's research has produced 25 promising new strains of elm and 75 also-rans. Some of Mr. Ware's new elm breeds are growing on lawns and city property in several Chicago suburbs, in Minneapolis and at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Every year more are sent out. The oldest now are 8 or 10 years old. Next spring, batches of seedlings will be bundled off to Memphis, Martha's Vineyard and Yale University. Two strains, Accolade and Danada, are being distributed commercially, while the University of Wisconsin, the other leader in this new crossbreeding program, has licensed distribution of two more disease-resistant strains, called Regal and Sapporo Autumn Gold.
Dutch elm disease arrived on the East Coast 50 years ago, carried from Europe by bark beetles in a freighter full of lumber; it is still spreading, having reached elm trees in Reno, Nev., last summer, probably hitching a ride on a truck or a recreational vehicle. During a two-month period of vulnerability in early summer, the beetles deposit the fungus in an American elm, which is slowly suffocated from within.
One afternoon in 1972, Mr. Ware noticed outside his office an old elm that had been untouched by the disease. He knew that with a millennium's more exposure to the disease, the elms of China had developed a natural fungus resistance. Asian elms take only six hours to mount a defense, chemically blocking off the affected limbs. American elms can take weeks to mount the same defense, which is usually too long.
Mr. Ware hypothesized that the old tree was a natural crossbreed and he sought to determine who its ancestors were. ''It was just plain sleuthing,'' he said, ''I was intrigued by the challenge.'' The hybrid elms have a stronger chemical defense, a much shorter period of vulnerability to the fungus and much greener leaves than the old American elms. Mr. Ware hopes their life span will be closer to the Asian elms' two or three centuries than to the American elms' 100 years. And he estimates the new breed will stand about 60 or 70 feet tall, 10 feet shorter than the American elms.
The researchers are also breeding the elms to survive other adverse influences - the pollution, barren soil, fierce heat, severe moisture and strong winds of city life. ''We're even tailoring trees now for the specific micro-climates of cities as diverse as Memphis and Omaha,'' said Mr. Ware. He will never see the full maturity of his hybrid elms, but he returns to his Oklahoma hometown from time to time to check on the little trees his family planted during his youth. Looking at how big they grew over the years, Mr. Ware says now, ''It was worth the wait.''
Photo of George Ware in a greenhouse at the Morton Arboretum with experimental elm seedlings (NYT/Steve Kagan)


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LOS ANGELES -- Toru Taniguchi of Japan wants to join the PGA Tour without having to go through qualifying school. The best way is to win, and he certainly appeared headed in that direction Friday in the Nissan Open.
Despite his only bogey in the first two rounds, the 34-year-old known as the ''Japanese Tiger'' had a 4-under 67 and a one-stroke lead going into the weekend.
''I'm very happy and surprised to be in front,'' he said through a translator.
Taniguchi was at 133, one stroke ahead of Jesper Parnevik, Len Mattiace, Brad Faxon and Scott McCarron.
Faxon had a 67 at Riviera Country Club, scene of his greatest PGA Tour round in 1995, when he had a 28 on the front nine and closed with a 63 in the PGA Championship to earn a spot on the Ryder Cup team.
McCarron, who played Riviera about once a month while going to UCLA, drove the 305-yard 10th green and holed a 36-foot eagle putt on his way to a 65.
Parnevik had six birdies and four bogeys in a fun-packed round of 69, while Mattiace birdied his last four holes for a 65.
Bob Tway had a 68 and was another stroke back, while David Duval showed once again that nothing beats a clear head. He has a history of performing well after taking time off, and a 69 on a clear, breezy day off Sunset Boulevard left him only three strokes back.
''This tournament always seems to have guys bunched up,'' McCarron said.
And just about everyone was still in the picture. Those who made the cut were only nine strokes out of the lead. That includes Robert Allenby, who had a 66 and was at 139. He avoided becoming the fifth straight defending champion to miss the cut.
Sergio Garcia had a 67 and was at 140.
They refer to Taniguchi as ''Tiger'' on the Japanese tour because he pumps his fist whenever he makes birdie and prefers to wear red shirts on Sunday.
His results bear no likeness to Tiger Woods.
Taniguchi has won only three times on that circuit, and he hasn't won since 2000.
Still, he is one of several Japanese players who is slowly emerging on the global scene. A year ago, he finished third in the Match Play Championship in Australia after losing 2 and 1 to eventual champion Steve Stricker, then beating Ernie Els in the consolation match.
Not many recall his third-place finish in a World Golf Championship event. A victory in the Nissan Open would be another matter.
''America is the top tour in the world. All the players are in the top class,'' he said. ''That's a big difference from Japan. I'm satisfied winning Japan, but not totally satisfied. I'm trying to win in the U.S.''
Taniguchi described himself as a steady player who can be aggressive, and he used that combination well. His only birdie putt longer than 8 feet was a 25-footer on No. 15, and his only bogey over the first 36 holes came when he missed the green long on No. 18.
Taniguchi is playing on a foreign exemption, and typically plays the West Coast events when possible because he is familiar with the courses.
No one gets vibes quite like Faxon.
''I played the best round of my life -- ever -- here in '95,'' he said.
The better explanation for his 67-67 start was seeing his swing coach in San Diego before coming to Los Angeles, just like he did last year at the start of a season in which he won the Sony Open in his second tournament.
''I'm ready to play like I was at the beginning of last year,'' he said.
It helped that Faxon managed to get a few extra hours of sleep. This is his second tournament since daughter Charlotte was born Jan. 18.
Hill shoots 64 at age 63
LUTZ, Fla. -- Mike Hill just missed becoming the youngest player to match his age in senior tour history, shooting a 7-under 64 for a share of the lead within the Verizon Classic.
The 63-year-old Hill, tied with Dana Quigley, birdied Nos. 5-9 and 11-12, but missed an 8-footer on No. 14. Gary Player holds the age record with a 64 in the 2000 BellSouth Senior Classic.
Bruce Summerhays was one shot back at 65, and Tom Kite and Bruce Fleisher followed at 66. Hale Irwin, coming off his record 33rd senior title last week in Naples, opened with a 70.
Vaughns battling for lead in South Africa
MALELANE, South Africa -- First-round leader Bradford Vaughan of South Africa opened with a quadruple-bogey 8, and American Bruce Vaughan shot a 4-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead at the halfway point of South Africa's Tour Championship.
Bruce Vaughan had a 9-under 135 total. Bradford Vaughan, who had an eagle 2 on the same hole to start the first round, shot a 77 to fall seven strokes back at 2-under 142.
Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, February 16, 2002.
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Just been making new covers for my parrots cage platforms (she is a rescue she got attacked by a dog and was left unable to fly and she has a club foot) and been waiting for my tea for nearly an hour only to discover its still frozen and my hubby turned the oven off and my dear parrot Cass is cracked up laughing and calling hubby a stupid boy!!!!hahahaha night all sleep well and speak tomorrow and thanks for the great welcomexxxxxx steph


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The World Scientists
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Editor in Chief : Prof. Dr. Santhi P. Jayasekera ( Mahatma Shanti), PhD, D.Sc., Grand PhD
Arts & Culture : Prof. Dr. Santhi Jayasekera, PhD, Grand PhD, Prof. Dr. Abaev S.S., PhD, Grand PhD , Abilov S., Grand PhD, Dzemyakevich V., Grand PhD
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text: A powerful fox known as the Nine-Tails attacks Konoha, the hidden village in the Land of Fire, one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries in the Ninja World. In response, the leader of Konoha, the Fourth Hokage, seals the fox inside the body of his newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki, at the cost of the father's life, making Naruto a jinchuriki of the beast. As a child, Naruto is isolated from the Konoha community, which regards him as if he was the Nine-Tails. A decree made by the leader the Third Hokage forbids anyone mentioning the Nine-Tails to anyone else. Twelve years later, renegade ninja Mizuki reveals the truth to Naruto before being defeated by him with the Shadow Clone Jutsu technique, earning the respect of his teacher Iruka Umino. Shortly after, Naruto becomes a ninja and is assigned along with Sasuke Uchiha, whom he often competes against, and Sakura Haruno, on whom he has a crush, to form a three-person team, Team 7, under an experienced sensei, the elite ninja Kakashi Hatake. Like all the ninja teams from every village, Team 7 is charged with completing missions requested by villagers, ranging from doing chores and being bodyguards to performing assassinations.


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"Tuckerization," for anyone not familiar with the term, is the practice of including real people in fiction as a sort of in-joke, either using their real name, an obvious parody of it, or just similar interests/quirks.
For anyone who'd like to appear this way in one of my stories, I'm offering Tuckerization as a backer reward on the ongoing Plasma Frequency Kickstarter. For $20, you'll not only get written into a story, you'll also get a year's e-subscription to the magazine.
If you're not familiar with Plasma Frequency, you can read through their back issues, which include two weird little flash pieces by yours truly:
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NO LEFTOVERS: A really smoky weekend
After a couple attempts to try smoker-style cooking in my indirect propane grill and a barrel drum camp cooker, I bit the bullet and picked up a real deal smoker.
NO LEFTOVERS: Smoked brisket took time, but was worth the effort
Last week, while working on a feature story, I was lucky enough to be in Brewster when the Gebbers Cattle outlet store was open. I'd heard about the store, but never seemed to be in town during business hours (they are only open Wednesday and Fridays from 2-6 p.m.)


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Dirty Girls
Candy Gets Ready to Go Out
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Apple Cums in Her Wet Abena Diaper
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Hideout In The Sun (1960)
Feature film "Solar refuge" filmed in 1960 in the US and directors Doris Wishman Larry Wolk in light and relaxed manner tells a funny story about how two brothers, vicious criminals, rob a bank, and that would be what that trumps in possible trouble with the police , taken hostage by a young girl who turns out to be a nudist. Therefore, they make her take them with a nudist camp where she is constantly hanging out. Here's a simple plot, but the film is interesting that in the genre of comedy shows and everyday life of American nudists those distant times, a good example retronaturizma in cinema. By the way the film was such a slogan — "Escape to a modern Garden of Paradise where Nature's sun-kissed daughters walk forth in all their natural beauty!"
PureNudism (SiteRip) – Gym & Sauna series [Premium Content]
Welcome to my photo page that will take you into the world of naturism through the finest photography of naturist events and signature locations! By exploring our quality photographic captures of the nudist lifestyle, you will have a first-hand look at what it takes to become a nudist in our modern culture explore our numerous nudist categories and learn about different naturist locations, activities and profiles of practiced naturist life.
Naked Miss Moravia Volleyball
Czech town Musov, here with the whole Czech Republic gathered hundreds of nudists, to take part in the volleyball championship. Naked athletes and spectators from grandparents to their grandchildren, have brought to the sport some personality. Several teams competed for the victory during the warm summer weekend. In addition to the competitions, was a holiday with a swim, lunch and a simple walk on the beach. Award ceremony completes this bright film, which is very good and kindly promoting nudism and naturism as a state of mind, and sport as health promotion and consolidation of broad masses nudists.
Bath Time
Abby is very wet, I take off her diapers and give her a bath.
Diaper Nurses POV
Vanessa and I are nurses, and you're our patient. You need to be diapered right away, whether you like it or not! We take your pants away and restrain you to the changing table. Of course, we have to take your temperature with an anal thermometer. Then we rub your little cock until there's no fight left in you, and wrap you up in a fluffy diaper.
Discotheque in the Cottage – Naturist Freedom
Incendiary and musical film from the famous studio. Naturist family gathered in a large wooden cottage to "take off" in full. Kids, adults, all dancing till you drop …
Naked in a Winter Wonderland – Family Naturism
Christmas time, and a lot of festive fun and games take place in front of a blazing log fire at one of Kiev's best saunas, when the local naturists meet to celebrate in their own way this great holiday season. Family fun is the theme of this gathering, and while some of the more hardy run through the snow for a quick splash in the river, others play games that include charades, body-decoration parade, billiards, a fairytale based on the three pigs and the big bad wolf, and the whole festive atmosphere is enjoyed by one and all as Father Christmas arrives to distribute little presents, and the final "jingle bell rock", complete with candles and sparklers, is a lively naturist hymn to what turned out to be a fantastic Christmas party when all our friends were truly naked in this winter wonderland. 60 mins
Girl On A Beach
]Summer – time for relaxation and fun. Children naturists take advantage of this in full. Relax on the beach, under the warm rays of the sun, when the naked body caressed by a gentle breeze – it can still compete with that?
Euro-Nudist Families [part 1,2]
Visiting with European nudists at home is pure joy. Join us as we take a look at several families and view their naked lifestyle.
Naturist Buddies Vol 4
Eventful very high quality film from the famous studio. Family Naturism in action! A lot of good and joyful meetings in large companies naturists of all ages. Gymnasium, nature, swimming pool, home decor … There is nobody to take an example.
Dirty Girls
As this is cool – roll in the mud, mud arrange attack girlfriends, and then take water treatments in warm water freshwater reservoir!


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HighM.A.T. Technology: new CD format from Microsoft and PanasonicMatsushita Electric and Microsoft announced the new optical recording format HighM.A.T. (High-performance Media Access Technology) to simplify data exchange between a PC and various consumer electronics like CD players, DVD systems, and car players.
HighM.A.T. discs will be fully compatible with the current optical drives.
The idea of this development is that creating and recording photo, audio, and video collections, users can´t use them with consumer CD/DVD players. There´s still no standard for identifying playlists, music metadata and video/photo folders, that vary from a player to player. Besides, DVD or CD players sometimes need minutes to find the desired file.
HighM.A.T. technology is solve this compatibility problem by simplifying file identification and search. HighM.A.T. discs are compatible with ISO 9660 Joliet.
Microsoft plans to implement HighM.A.T. support into the final Windows Media Player 9 and future Windows Movie Maker for Windows XP. Panasonic will support HighM.A.T. in new CD/DVD players from 2003. Fujifilm will also support HighM.A.T. in new products and will join this venture.
HighM.A.T. specs will be posted at www.HighMAT.com for licensing.
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This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/447,487, filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Feb. 14, 2003, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
1. Statement of the Technical Field
The present invention relates to the field of medical diagnostic imagery and, more particularly, to breast cancer detection systems.
2. Description of the Related Art
Breast cancer is the most common major cancer among women in the United States and breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women, second only to lung cancer. An estimated 200,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year and more 43,300 lives are claimed in consequence. Significantly, in their lifetime, women of all ages have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer. In consequence, early detection of breast cancer remains paramount to the survivability of victims of breast cancer. Though advances in the treatment of breast cancer have been made, the effectiveness of conventional breast cancer screening methods remains questionable.
Specifically, a decade-long study conducted amongst 260,000 Chinese women in Shanghai concluded that, in general, women examining their breasts remain unable to detect tumors early enough to reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer. To that end, Dr. Susan Love, a breast cancer surgeon, author of the text, "Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book", and president of the Susan Love Breast Cancer Foundation observed, "[B]y the time you can feel the cancer, it most likely has been present for about six to eight years. If it was going to spread, it has had ample opportunity."
The use of x-ray mammography for early breast cancer detection has not proven to be the silver bullet of breast cancer detection. In particular, the effectiveness of x-ray mammography has been questioned at all levels. Notably, recent studies show that while x-ray mammography screening in older women can reduce the probability of dying of breast cancer by thirty percent, the reduction is much less for younger women. In this regard, much of problem with x-ray mammography relates to the inability for x-ray mammography to image dense tissue.
Consequently, the results of an x-ray mammography may show suspicious areas where no malignancy exists (up to twenty percent of biopsied growths identified as cancerous by a mammogram are identified as malignancies). Furthermore, radiologists interpreting x-ray mammography imagery can overlook between fifteen and twenty-five percent of cancers. Finally, the current process for conducting x-ray mammography can be severely uncomfortable. Specifically, the use of imaging plates can cause bruising in the breasts and can, therefore, be a significant disincentive for women to undergo mammography screening.
Notably, in the past five years, microwave imagery has formed the basis of a new, alternative detection technique useful in the early detection of breast cancer. Conventional X-ray mammography utilizes high-energy ionizing radiation that is passed through the breast to a photographic plate in order to shadow potential tumors. In contrast, microwave detection utilizes an array of antennae affixed to the breast surface that can "bounce" non-ionizing microwave radiation off malignant growths whose radiation can be detected by the array. Based upon the characteristics of the "bounce" growths can be detected much in the same way that radar can be used to detect objects at a distance.
Not surprisingly, microwave imaging for use in breast cancer detection has been referred to as "breast tumor radar". In a typical implementation, a computer can be coupled to an array of small antennae beaming 6 GHz pulsed microwaves. As normal breast tissue remains largely transparent to microwave radiation, breast tumors contain more water causing the scattering of the beamed microwaves back toward their source. The antennae can detect the scattered microwaves which can be analyzed to construct a three-dimensional image showing both the location and size of the tumor.
Microwave imaging based upon the water content of the tumor has been used in the applications of both ultrawideband radar technology and confocal optical microscopy. Such applications can exploit the dielectric contrast between normal breast tissue and malignant tumors at microwave frequencies. Specifically, each element in an antenna array can sequentially illuminate an uncompressed breast with a low-power ultrawideband microwave pulse. Following the acquisition of backscattered waveforms, the array can be synthetically focused by time shifting and adding the recorded returns. A subsequent synthetic scan of the focal point permits the detection of strong scattering sites in the breast, which can be identified as malignant tumors.
Nevertheless, confocal microwave imaging techniques for breast cancer detection remain unable to precisely differentiate malignancies from benign tumors, largely due to the imprecise modeling of the breast. More particularly, conventional confocal microwave imaging systems for breast cancer detection rely upon either a planar or cylindrical modeling of the breast. For the planar configuration, the patient can be oriented in a supine position with the breast being modeled as a flat plane having infinite dimensions. By comparison, for the cylindrical configuration, the patient can be oriented in a prone position with breast being modeled as an infinitely long cylinder. Yet, in reality, the shape and size of any given breast can vary from person to person. Moreover, irregularities can persist about the boundary between the breast skin and surrounding tissue and also about the boundary between the breast tissue and the chest wall.
The present invention relates to the field of microwave imaging system for breast cancer detection. Using one embodiment of the present invention, the deficiencies of conventional confocal microwave imaging can be overcome in that neither a cylindrical nor a planar modeling configuration for breasts is necessary. Rather, in accordance with the inventive arrangements, the microwave imaging system can produce accurate detection of small to large tumors in the breast with specific reference to the shape, size, and boundary irregularities of the breast under study. Importantly, so as to avoid the inaccuracies of the planar and cylindrical configurations, variably positioned probing antennae can be affixed to the breast surface. The actual position of the probing antennae can be determined through the use of a fixed position array of passive antennae. In this way, the breast can be modeled in accordance with the actual size and shape of the breast under study, and unnecessary generic models can be avoided, thereby increasing the accuracy of tumor detection over conventional methodologies.
It is presumed that irregularities exist at the boundary between breast surface and breast tissue, and again at the boundary between breast tissue and chest cavity. Accordingly to one embodiment of the invention, the effect of microwave scattering caused by each boundary can be sensed, computed, and removed from the composite signal response produced by a microwave scan of the breast. As a result, cancerous tumors, even at early stages where the cancerous tumors are small in size, can be detected notwithstanding the relative weakness of a signal reflection produced by the early stage cancerous tumor.
Additionally, in accordance with the subject matter disclosed herein, sidelobe levels can be reduced so that weak objects can be seen clearly without becoming masked by the sidelobes of strong objects. Specifically, a sidelobe control process can be selected from the group consisting of optimal shading and spectral estimation. In optimal shading, a convex optimization process can be applied to properly shade detected objects. By comparison, in a spectral estimation process, mixed spectrum estimation techniques can be applied to the detected microwave signal to perform target feature extraction. In both cases, tumors of significantly small size (and hence early stage) can be detected.
One particular aspect of the present invention includes a method for detecting breast cancer. The method can include the step of positioning a transmitting antenna and a receiving antenna about a breast so that the transmitting antenna is positioned to transmit microwave energy into the breast and the receiving antenna is positioned to receive the transmitted energy after the energy has passed into the breast. Microwave energy can be transmitted from the transmitting antenna. For example, an ultrawideband microwave transmission can be conveyed by the transmitting antenna utilizing a stepped frequency transmission technique. The microwave energy can be received by the receiving antenna and used to determine a presence of tumors within the breast. A relative position of the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna can be adjusted about the breast. After each position adjustment, the transmitting and the receiving steps can be repeated. The transmitting and receiving steps can be performed multiple times to generate a composite scan of the breast.
In one embodiment, clutter attributable to a boundary between breast tissue and adjacent tissue can be reduced using a time delay estimation technique, such as a relaxation based algorithm. In another embodiment, an image of the breast can be displayed using microwave imaging based upon the composite scan. Further, optimal shading can be applied to the image to reduce undesirable sidelobe effects. A spectral estimation technique can also be applied to the image.
In a particular embodiment, a position of the transmitting antenna and/or the receiving antenna can be determined using a passive array of antenna. The passive array of antenna can determine the position of the two antennas based upon energy either transmitted by or perturbed by one or more of the antennas.
Another aspect of the present invention can include a system for detecting breast cancer. The system can include a microwave transmitting antenna, a receiving antenna, and a signal processor. The transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna can be positioned about a breast and can be adjusted relative to one another. The signal processor can determine a presence of a tumor within the breast based upon computations involving microwave energy transmitted by the transmitting antenna, microwave energy received by the receiving antenna, and the relative positions of the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna. In one embodiment, the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna can be independently positionable about the breast. In another embodiment, the system can include an antenna array that can determine a position of the transmitting antenna and/or the receiving antenna. In such an embodiment, the antenna array is not physically linked to the transmitting antenna. The system can also include a microwave imaging system configured to display an interior image of the breast based upon microwave energy detected by the receiving antenna.
There are shown in the drawings embodiments which are presently preferred, it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown, wherein:
The present invention provides a microwave imaging process and system for use in breast cancer detection. The process can include the steps of transmitting microwave energy from a first probing antenna at the surface of the breast inwardly through the breast tissue, receiving at a second probing antenna at the surface of the breast reflected ones of the transmitted microwave energy which had been reflected by a tumor disposed in the breast tissue, and further receiving in an array of fixed position antennae emissions from said transmitted microwave energy. The position of the probing antennae can be computed based upon position location techniques applied to the time of receipt of the emissions. Based upon computed position, an image of the tumor in the breast tissue can be formed.
Importantly, clutter reduction can be applied to the formation of the image of the tumor so as to reduce the effect of microwave energy reflected not by the tumor, but by the boundaries between breast skin and breast tissue, and breast tissue and chest wall. In that regard, a weighted Fourier transform and relaxation based algorithm, such as a Lagrangian relaxation algorithm, can be applied to reflected signal to reduce the clutter. Additionally, the formation of the image can be enhanced by applying a modified periodogram technique for parameter estimation to the reflected signal so as to reduce sidelobe levels of the reflected signal. In this way, the microwave imaging process of the present invention can detect very small tumors which ordinarily could not be detected by conventional confocal microwave imagery.
If a tumor 120 is present within the breast tissue 110, the tumor 120 will reflect the ultrawideband microwave radiation 160 to produce scattered (phase shifted) radiation 170. The receiving antenna 140 can detect the scattered radiation 170 and a delay between the transmission and receipt of the radiation 160, 170 can be computed. Significantly, the computation of the delay can suffice merely to determine the range from the antennae 130, 140 and the tumor 120. Locating the incident surface of the tumor 120 within the breast tissue 110, however, requires knowledge of the position of the antennae 130, 140. To that end, the passive array of antennae 150 can detect the transmitted radiation 160. Differential times of arrival for the transmitted radiation 160 at each element of the array of antennae 150 can be recorded, based upon which the position of the antennae 130, 140 can be computed.
In this way, the antennae 130, 140 can be moved about the surface of the breast 100 and the forgoing process can be repeated so as to form a composite scan of the breast. It will be recognized by one skilled in the art that by permitting the free movement and positioning of the antennae 130, 140 about the breast 100, breasts of all shapes and sizes can be accommodated while not limiting the data reduction of the imaging analysis to a single, generic breast of either planar or cylindrical configuration. Accordingly, the configuration illustrated within
It will be recognized by the skilled artisan, that signal enhancement and exploitation are critical for early breast cancer detection using microwave imaging. Although the contrast in dielectric properties between normal and cancerous breast tissue can be quite significant in the microwave frequency range, early cancer detection still can be challenging. Accordingly, to further enhance the ability of the microwave imaging system of the present invention to identify otherwise small tumors in breast tissue, clutter and sidelobe reduction techniques can be applied to the breast cancer detection system shown in
In further illustration,
To reduce unwanted clutter from the imaging analysis, the signal response attributable to the boundary 230 between breast skin 220 and breast tissue 240 can be removed in the same manner that ground bounce can be removed from the detection of landmines using ultrawideband radar. Specifically, the responsiveness of the boundary 230 and 250 can be determined according to the well known problem of super resolution time delay estimation. Once such time delay estimation technique can include known weighted Fourier transformation and relaxation based (WRELAX) algorithms.
When applying confocal microwave imaging to the problem of breast cancer detection, individual received datum can be aligned for all positions of the probing antennae 200, 210 based upon detected delays between transmission of the energy and arrival of the reflected energy. Once aligned to a focal point, the data can be summed to produce an image. Yet, the delay and sum approach can produce significant undesirable effects, such as unusually large sidelobes. Notably, the problem can be compounded where the antenna sensors have not been properly aligned.
To counteract the sidelobe effect, optimal shading can be determined based upon convex optimization techniques known in the art. When applying optimal shading to aligned data, an image of a tumor can be discerned from the sidelobes of strongly reflecting objects. By comparison, in the absence of optimal shading, the image of a tumor can be obscured by the sidelobes of strongly reflecting objects. In any case, as a second option, spectral estimation can be applied to the reconstruction of an image. To that end, in a preferred aspect of the present invention, an iterative beam removing algorithm such as the CLEAN algorithm can be applied to the signal to reduce the effect of large sidelobes of strongly reflecting objects.
Finally, it will be recognized by the skilled artisan inaccuracies produced by errors in detecting the precise position of the probing antennae 200, 210 can have a blurring effect on a resulting confocal image. Consequently, in a preferred aspect of the present invention, auto-focusing techniques can be applied to the signal to reduce blurring. Specifically, an AUTOCLEAN algorithm can be applied to the produced imagery so as to remediate blurring effects caused by errors in the position location of the probing antennae 200, 210.
The AUTOCLEAN algorithm is a parametric algorithm based upon a flexible data model which takes into account arbitrary range migration and arbitrary phase errors across the synthetic aperture that may be induced by unwanted radial motion of the target as well as propagation or system instability. Known in the art, AUTOCLEAN can be classified as a multiple scatterer algorithm (MSA), but it differs considerably from other existing MSAs in several aspects. It will be further recognized that AUTOCLEAN is computationally efficient and involves only a sequence of fast Fourier transforms.
Notably, the methodology of the present invention can be realized in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. An implementation of the heuristic routing method of the present invention can be realized in a centralized fashion in one computer system, or in a distributed fashion where different elements are spread across several interconnected computer systems. Any kind of computer system, or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein, is suited to perform the functions described herein.
A typical combination of hardware and software could be a general purpose computer system with a computer program that, when being loaded and executed, controls the computer system such that it carries out the methods described herein. The present invention can also be embedded in a computer program product, which comprises all the features enabling the implementation of the methods described herein, and which, when loaded in a computer system is able to carry out these methods.
Computer program or application in the present context means any expression, in any language, code or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a system having an information processing capability to perform a particular function either directly or after either or both of the following a) conversion to another language, code or notation; b) reproduction in a different material form. Significantly, this invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof, and accordingly, reference should be had to the following claims, rather than to the foregoing specification, as indicating the scope of the invention.
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Most teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. But many teens have trouble sleeping. Lack of sleep can affect everything from our emotions to how well we focus on tasks like driving. It can affect sports performance, increase our chances of getting sick, and may be linked to weight gain in some people.
How can we get the sleep we need? Here are some ideas:
Everyone has a sleepless night once in a while. But if you regularly have trouble sleeping and you think it's affecting your mood or performance, talk to your doctor.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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Artima.com has Part VII
of an interview with Anders Hejlsberg about Generics in C#, Java, and C++ online
Thanks to C# team's Eric
Gunnerson for linking to that.
For those who don't know who Anders is, he's the guy who, while at Borland, headed
the teams that came up with Turbo Pascal and Delphi. Now he's the guy in charge of
the C# team.
See Roland, if you think I'm smart, my brainpower is but a small fraction of the smarts
that Anders ended up with.
Month: January 2004
LongHorn Video rocks – this was worth all their R&D
http://tinyurl.com/2u826 is shortcut to video.
This video really shows how clever the R&D for Longhorn was and why some of the
more unusual capabilities (like the DirectX Magnifying vector tool) actually enable
everyday apps to be amazing.
While Microsoft is making some mistakes in the community (and with licensing terms
and security and MVPs) the quality of this demo app really demonstrates that Longhorn
apps are truly way ahead of what I see on the bridge/vid screens of StarTrek.
I really get goosebumps when I watch this video and a careful study of the app and
watching the video more than once reveals many capabilities that are not obvious at
first glance which are quite profound about the native capabilities:
* secure email where you know the recipient
* peer-to-peer sandbox apps
* Digital Rights Management in a constructive way – i.e. this email destructs in 15
* multiple secure signatures of a contract where all parties can see the signatories's
approval real time
[Charles M. Carroll of LearnASP.com]
The Sun Also Surprises
Sun calls its Java Desktop System "the first viable Microsoft Windows alternative,"
but it's apparently much more than that. One crew member trying out Sun's
bootable JDS evaluation disc made an intriguing discovery: You can insert the Linux-based
disc into any NTFS (NT file system), boot up, and bypass Windows security to gain
access to all the files on the hard drive (kids, please don't try this at home).
It's an open source OS and an anti-Microsoft hacking tool all in one — what
more could a geek want?
Search This, Google: Microsoft Adds Free Toolbar, Pop-Up Add Blocking to IE
Like Netscape before it, tiny Google has awakened a sleeping giant.
Today, Microsoft unveiled a free MSN Toolbar add-on for
the dominant Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser. The MSN Toolbar looks almost identical
to the Google toolbar, which provides searching, pop-up ad blocking, and other functionality.
Even the MSN Toolbar's download page looks almost identical to the Google toolbar
download page.
Dilmah Cricket Network
Just got an announcement of the new Dilmah
Cricket Network site which is run in partnership with CricInfo.
The site seems to have some of the latest news on the Sri Lanka cricket scene, but
I guess the same content is available at CricInfo as well.
Bill Gates receives knighthood
Britain is to recognise Bill Gates' contribution to UK enterprise
and the fight against poverty worldwide with the sort of honour money just can't buy
– a
knighthood. [Read
Family Car
My ex-boarding mate Hareen from MIT sent
me this really useful site called The Family Car.
I haven't gone through it completely but the few pages I read explain the inner
working and how best to use and look after my car in very clean, simple language for
a lay person like me to easily grasp.


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The Facing Forward campaign made a huge impact on the Newman University campus. It provided the funding to build the state-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center and most recently, the campaign helped to renovate [1] parts of Eck Hall, constructing labs for programs such as nursing, respiratory care and radiologic technology. The ...Read More


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Spiritual Jazz & Music Therapy
Is my music actually a form of music therapy? Well I've certainly experienced it's positive effect on my life and those around me; and I created it with the special intention of being sonically engaging and energetically uplifting. People from around the world have written me and shared how the music gives them a sense of peace. For me personally, I began painting regularly and my spiritual understanding of some concepts I'd been studying for ages finally began to make sense to me. And this may be a coincidence, but I think not- my music engineer went from a fast food diet to being vegan within a couple months of editing this record!
Check it out for yourself below using the streaming player. Vaudevellia! is currently out in stores on iTunes Music, Amazon, Spotify & Bandcamp. Physical CD's are available for purchase on Amazon and in the Shop.
Vaudevellia! has been getting some amazing press of late. For more- please visit my official music website at KiravellMusic.com I especially appreciate the insightful review from the folks at Speak Into My Good Eye for highlighting Vibrational Sciences and touching on the healing power of music in their review.
->Artist & album Review @ the Huffington Post
->An awesome album review for Vaudevellia! @ New Sick Music
->Sweet and on point album Review from Guardian Liberty Voice
->Another rad album review from Tone Swep @ Pure Dope Magazine
->Vibrational Sciences and Vaudevellia on Speak Into My Good Eye
Below you will also find my latest tunes and music videos including the romantic fall 2015 instrumental piano single Respirar. The music video for Cirque des Vies recently screened at the San Diego Film Festival. For more deets on my musical works- please swing by my Official Music Website at Kiravellmusic.com!
Original Music Videos
Original Music
Listen to Vaudevellia!
Listen to the Vaudevellia Instrumentals!
Listen to the Fall 2015 Piano Jazz Instrumentals
Music Credits
Voice, Piano, Keys, Strings- Meniyka Kiravell
Drums- Julien Cantelm
Cello, Bass, Mandolin, Guitar- Ignacio Hernandez
Hand Percussion- Ignacio Hernandez
Violin- Jamie Shadowlight
Music and lyrics written by Meniyka Kiravell
Recorded in San Diego,California
Engineered by Ignacio Hernandez
Mixed by Patrick Norton
Produced by Meniyka Kiravell
Art and Design by Meniyka Kiravell
Original Music Videos by Marcus Macfarlane & Meniyka Kiravell


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Sam Card belongs to us. Walking or running through Berryville, working in the schools or doing odd jobs, worshiping or checking out books at the library, Sam is known and loved by many in Clarke County.
In the last two years, Sam has served CCPS as a substitute teacher. Working primarily at JWMS and CCHS, Sam brings a passion for learning for all subjects, especially history, geography and science. An avid reader, Sam graduated years ago with a BS in Environmental Science. Today, he volunteered to serve as a judge for the Forensics Team and is on his way to a competition as I write!
The greatest compliment to his ability are the students who appreciate his enthusiasm.
Adam Campbell (2010 CCHS graduate and first year at UVa) comments," Mr. Card is the best substitute I ever had during my 12 years in Clarke County schools. Definitely unique. He was enthusiastic about the subject matter and was a walking encyclopedia with interesting facts and data on a variety of subjects. One day, in French class, he gave a thumbnail history of the French Revolution! He simply made the 90 minutes go by a lot faster."
Jacob (grade 9): "Mr. Card is a highly intelligent man who loves to teach. He loves the students and the students love him. When Mr. Card teaches one can tell he really enjoys what he is teaching. He comes into class with a "today in history" sheet he writes up and shares with us and goes into very deep detail. Usually, substitute teachers walk into the class, tell the students what to do and then sit and watch. Mr. Card really gets involved in the class. I have learned so much from his teaching."
Where is Sam now? Why don't we see him in the schools? Given Sam's special way of communication, I wonder if he is not appreciated by those in authority. Has he made a mistake? Haven't we all made errors in judgment? Does that mean he is banished from the schools? Isn't it a marvel to have someone like Sam to enrich the school environment and provide the diversity that we so badly need in our community? It is the Sams of this world that allow us the privilege of receiving and extending grace. Grace focuses on strengths and diminishes weaknesses. Grace is what we ALL yearn for in creating and maintaining meaningful relationships.
Sam belongs to me, to you and he belongs in the schools. Calling Sam back to teach is simply the right, just and proper thing to do.
Mary Veilleux
Berryville, Virginia


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Adorable Food Decoration:
How you can make your food appetizing & tempting very quickly for your guests & children? Just check out the ideas of food decoration which I am going to show below & make your food table impressive. It is the right time to add some style into your delicious but uninteresting look food items.
It is the time to have some fun with fruits, vegetables, cupcakes, noodles, pizza etc. It is also the time to use your entire kitchen cutlery knifes, spoons, cutters etc. In short words, it is the time to do lot of things which you never ever done before. Let's have a deep look at the some new, innovative & inspiring food serving ideas for parties!
Biscuits Decoration:
Look at the above picture in which you can see that simple biscuits are cut into star or moon shape then blue & yellow color crème is used for giving a very cute & decorative look to these biscuits. This idea makes simple & boring biscuits very appetizing & tempting.
Fruit Pizza:
Create a sweet pizza by using fruits. Look at this pizza design that is decorated with fruits. The idea is making this pizza very mouth-watering. It can become a great addition on your party day table.
Star & Moon Chocolate Cupcake:
Look towards these chocolate cupcakes, the top part of each cake is adorned with two crème star & one moon. Star & moon decoration theme can make your party unforgettable for your guests & little kids.
Snow Man Sandwiches Plate Decoration:
Be creative! This time in the upcoming party you should need to do something different & unique by making these snowman sandwiches instead of triangular or square shape sandwiches. Just cut the sandwich bread into round shape & then, make snow man (it is very easy to make). Then in the last you can use colorful candies for making a snowman colorful & impressive.
Food Decoration Ideas for Party:
Try to add juices, sweet dishes as well as some spicy dishes for kids & guests. Don't emphasize only on one or two food items. Try to include a variety of food items because all about food, fun & enjoyment. Make food with heart; add some love in it so that it can become delicious, tasty & yummy. Then decorate it interestingly by following the decoration ideas which are shown above as well as below into the gallery!


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Welcome to the Daily Deskside!
Thank you so much for coming to my website. I've built my life around my budding career. I'm an East Coast girl, and I've had experiences in various industries such as PR, marketing, merchandising, and content creation. I use the Daily Deskside to transform my experiences and learning lessons for those interested in the above as well as the latest in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle topics.
What You Will Learn
I hope I can help you take your new and budding brands to the next level! I say this because as a PR girl, I know many incredible business do not have the budgets to work with agencies or freelancers, yet. I'm here to help you figure out some DIY PR and marketing practices that will save you time and money.
I also want to achieve this while keeping you up to date on what's going on in the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle world. It's a severe passion of mine. I work as a PR Specialist and Consultant, as well as a Content Strategist for various clients in these fields. I attended fashion school and learned a lot about design as well. I'm excited to let my brain explode here, and hopefully it will benefit you.
How You Will Get This Information
I will relay this info to you via my blog posts! I am planning out content to refresh my website in 2017. I will also share a lot of my content work from my portfolio so you can get familiar with my voice, style, and interests.
My Story
I am a digital expert.
My diverse background in digital media as well as communications is what sets me apart from the rest. I have seen both sides of the editorial and public relations industries, and have found my niche of clients needing marketable content that not only sells, but also genuinely connects with the readership.
I have been PR and marketing strategist for creatives looking to expand their current reach and build genuine buzz for their brands. By understanding their personal and professional goals, I am able to understand and develop captivating campaigns and voices.
I specialize in digital PR, content marketing, and media placement.
I have experience working with brands in the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, business, and technology industries. I have managed client project directions, coordinated events, and created and distributed press materials for niche press contacts.
My ability to create and maintain meaningful relationships with press, media and other communications experts has helped me succeed in securing client placements and partnerships. I also use my skills to take on freelance writing assignments for various fashion and lifestyle publications.
What I am here to do for your business:
-develop relevant and meaningful content to connect you with your current and future readers
-to bridge the gap between your products/services and top tier fashion, beauty, and lifestyle media
-oversee and produce content present on your website/blog that leads to ultimate brand awareness and sales
-gaining an understanding of your business and building supportive digital and print copy for b2b and b2c opportunities


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12 Lotus Flower Seamless Patterns on Brown Paper
The lotus is a perennial aquatic flowering plant and usually blooms from spring through fall. Individual flowers last a few days but are quickly replaced with new blooms. Lotus leaves grow above the water, unlike the leaves of water lilies that float on the surface. (Note: We just released a set of Lotus Flowers Photoshop Brushes, in case you are interested to get them as well. Like these patterns, the brushes are also free to download.)
Lotus has been a popular choice for tattoos and logos because it symbolizes rebirth, growth and purification of spirit. This meaning comes from the fact that lotus grows at the bottom of muddy ponds then rises to the top with beautiful flowers. It is therefore like the rising of a human being from the darkness of the world into a new way of thinking and living.
Lotus is one of the most common symbols of Buddhism and represents the stages of enlightenment. Depending on its color, a lotus flower has significant meaning in Budhism. For example, white lotus symbolizes being pure in body, mind and spirit while red represents love, compassion, passion and other heart-centered emotions, so on and so forth.
In this post, we are giving away a set of 12 seamless background pattern designs featuring lotus in different colors and arrangement. To make them more interesting, we added brown paper texture as background. These patterns repeat seamlessly when used as pattern (.pat) in Photoshop. Thus, they are ideal as background for websites or to fill any shape and canvas.
Included in the download pack is the Photoshop .PAT file. For those who have no Photoshop program, you have the option to download the high-res image pack/digital paper. They are sized at 12×12 inches at 300 DPI–big enough to use even as background for your scrapbooks. You may also use these backgrounds for party invitation cards, for birthday invitation card, postcards, among others.
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These patterns may be used for personal and commercial purposes but a link back is required. Also, please refrain from making them available for download outside of this site. If you want other people to know about our freebies, please refer them to this post.
The download file is password-protected to prevent hotlinking and discourage people from violating terms of use of our brushes. When prompted for a password, just key in "pfb".
Below, are just previews of the actual pattern. These are not seamless, so do not just copy them and use in your design.


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- Italian astronomer who discovered the link between comets and meteor showers. He is best-known for his observations of Mars, in describing which he used the term 'canali' for markings he thought might be channels of some sort. These were taken up as 'canals' in the English-speaking world, although he had not intended to imply artificiality. This gave rise to scientific and fictional speculation (Lowell) about life of Mars.
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Copyright 2013 Theo Fenraven
This chapter contains material meant only for adults.
Chapter 6
That wasn't our only issue. One night, as we played in bed at my place, I slipped a hand between his ass cheeks and slid a finger inside him.
He jerked away from me hard. "What the hell, Will!"
"What? Some men like a finger up their ass. Prostate massage, for chrissakes." I growled. "I like it."
His beautiful mouth took on a mulish cast. "We discussed this. No."
I huffed out a breath, my hard-on starting to wilt. "So no fingers either, huh? Jesus." Shifting position, I glanced at him. "How about you do it to me then? Finger, cock, I'm good with it." His bottom lip quivered, and alarm spread through me as I realized something deeper was going on here. "Baby, can you talk to me about this?"
I pulled him into my arms, cradling him, my irritation with him forgotten. "Please tell me."
"It happened years ago."
He fell silent, and I waited, giving him the time he needed. A car went by outside, then another, and a minute after that, I heard a scratching noise on the window screen and remembered I was supposed to trim that bush back.
"I was fifteen." His voice was low, and I leaned closer to hear him. "It was a Saturday and my neighbor asked me to help him move some shit around in his garage. Don was okay, he'd always been friendly but kept his distance, and I didn't think anything of it. He even offered to pay me, but I blew it off. That's what neighbors are for, right?" He paused, and I kissed the soft hair near his ear. "The radio was turned on pretty loud, but not so loud anyone would complain. He started telling me how cute I was and wondered if I had a girlfriend, and I knew he was checking me out. I caught him looking at me in a way that made me uncomfortable, so after a while, I started making noises like I had to leave, I was expected somewhere, even though I had no plans."
A cold tightness started to curl in my belly as he continued. Part of me didn't want to hear this, but I'd asked for it, and I had to let him continue. I wondered if he'd made his peace with it, and then became aware of a trembling deep inside him and knew he still struggled.
"I decided I needed to leave immediately, and he stopped me, and when I looked back over my shoulder at his face and saw the expression there, I knew I was in trouble." He turned into me, burying his head in my shoulder. "I don't have to tell you what happened next, right?"
"No, baby." I raked my hand through his hair, attempting to soothe him. "Did you tell anyone?"
"I was fifteen, freaked about being gay—hell, even my parents didn't know—and he said if told anyone, he'd make sure everyone knew what a fag I was even as he denied anything happened." I felt his hot breath on my neck. "I was so fucking stupid. My ass bled for days, and I was so ashamed, even though I knew it wasn't my fault."
I slid down so I could look him in the eye. "You were a kid, Ren. He fucking raped you." I kissed his cheeks and then his mouth. "I think you should see someone, talk it out, find a way to better understand what happened to you."
"… Maybe. I'll consider it." He worked a knee between my legs. "You're okay with me now? The no ass play thing?"
"Yeah, baby. I'm sorry you had to go through that," I whispered before moving down his body and taking his cock in my mouth.


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Worth the Trade
More Than A Game, #2
Kristina Mathews
Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Date of Publication: July 7, 2014
Number of pages: 236
Word Count: 77,606
A ballplayer and a team owner would give anything for a championship—even their hearts...Excerpt:
After inheriting majority ownership of the San Francisco Goliaths baseball team, Hunter Collins wants to prove to herself—and the rest of the league—that she's got what it takes to build a champion. Her first move is to trade for a hot left-fielder. He's got it all, speed, power, and a desire to win. Not to mention undeniable charm.
Marco Santiago is tired of being the new player in town. After four teams in six years, he's facing free agency at the end of the season. He wants nothing more than a long-term contract and a World Series win. Hitting on his new owner probably isn't the best way to get it, but love may be the most powerful challenger either of them has ever faced...
Warning: Strong language, consummated love scenes, and some baseball clichés.
"I'm only interested in winning the division and making a strong run in the postseason." She turned her head to look out the window as if to show she was unaffected by the chemistry between them.Interview:
"Aren't you a rotten liar?" He chuckled softly. Oh yeah, he was definitely getting to her. "Don't join in the poker game at the next owners' retreat. You'll be wiped out."
She whipped her head around so fast the car shook. "I happen to be a very good poker player. I can hold my own against anyone. Anytime."
Interesting. Her strong reaction told him two things. She was insecure about her place among her fellow owners. And yes, she was interested in him on more than a professional level.
"That explains your wardrobe." He leaned back, not ready to leave her just yet. "You dress like you do to fit in with the old boys' club. But you can't hide the fact that you are all woman."
"And you can't hide the fact that you don't want to be here." She dared look him straight in the eye, but couldn't hold his gaze.
"I'm starting to come around." He gave her one last smile.
Today, we welcome Kristina Mathews to Musings and Ramblings. Let's all give a great big Geeky welcome!
Let's start with some writer specific questions before moving into the fun stuff. That way everyone can really get to know the person behind the writer. We well finish things off with round of Think Fast. Ready for the interrogation to begin?
Writing Specific
1. Is your writing style more plotter or pantser?
Pantser all the way. I do have a general idea of the overall story arc, the big black moment, and the resolution, but I make the rest up as I go along.
2. When is your favorite time/place to write? Do you write structured or patchworked?
I write when I can. Before school, during my 40 minute lunch break, in the evenings. Much of my first book was written in the parking lot or on the bleachers while my sons were at baseball practice.
3. How do you deal with Writer's Block?
Sometimes I play a hand of Spider Solitaire, sometimes I take a nap or a shower or a walk. Usually I just need to step away for a while and the solution comes to me.
4. How involved are you with Social Media and self-promotion?
I have a blog, and I try to write something fresh weekly. I'm on Facebook and Twitter daily, if not several times a day. I love to do guest blogs and get to know new readers and bloggers.
5. What one thing do you wish someone had told you before you started writing?
How amazing the writing community is. If I had known, I might have found my people so much sooner.
Fun Stuff
1. What was the last movie/concert/show that you saw?
My niece Madeleine Mathews performed for an Empty Bowls fundraiser. She has an amazing voice and I hope she pursues a career in music.
2. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to be in two places at once.
3. What was the name of the last book you read?
Hearts In Harmony by Lyrical Press author Gemma Brocato. I'm now reading Carolina Man by Virginia Kantra. I met both of them at The Romance Writers of America Conference last month.
4. You are going to be stranded on a deserted island and bring 3 luxury items. What would they be?
Plumbing, electricity, and air conditioning.
5. What would we find in your refrigerator right now?
Milk, Diet Coke, beer, and kale.
Think Fast
1. Elvis or Sinatra? Sinatra
2. AM or PM? PM
3. Mountains or Sea? Mountains
4. Meat or Veggies? Meat
5. Coffee or Tea? Coffee
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Kristina Mathews doesn't remember a time when she didn't have a book in her hand. Or in her head. But it wasn't until 2010 that she confessed the reason the laundry never made it out of the dryer was because she was busy writing romance novels.
While she resigned from teaching with the arrival of her second son, she's remained an educator in some form. As a volunteer, Parent Club member or para educator, she finds the most satisfaction working with emergent and developing readers, helping foster confidence and a lifelong love of books.
Kristina lives in Northern California with her husband of twenty years, two sons and a black lab. A veteran road tripper, amateur renovator and sports fanatic. She hopes to one day travel all 3,073 miles of Highway 50 from Sacramento, CA to Ocean City, MD, replace her carpet with hardwood floors and serve as a "Ball Dudette" for the San Francisco Giants.
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As some of you may know, I don't usually eat a lot of sweets, but these pumpkin cupcakes with uber (yes, UBER) fluffy ginger cream cheese frosting are worth the cheat! Last Thanksgiving I wanted to make something fun and different for dessert, so I turned to my good friend and baker extraordinaire, Joel. He sent me this recipe and WOW!!! It was so easy and they were so delicious that I made them several times. Now that the holidays are upon us, I can't wait to make them again!!
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES ( about 18 )
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, and eggs. Add dry ingredients, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in pumpkin puree.
Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about halfway. Bake until tops spring back when touched, and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 min. (about 21 in home oven, 18 in mom's ). Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon awesome vanilla extract ( or vanilla paste or seeds)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger ( or 1 tablespoon of powdered)
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
Microplane fresh ginger ( if using ) into bowl of mixer with paddle attachment. Add cream cheese and butter, whip in high 3-5 minutes scraping every so often. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and turn mixer to low until all sugar is combined. Turn mixer to high and let whip full 5 minutes. (add a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream if it's too stiff)
Transfer frosting to piping bag with large round tip. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes. *(I added a sprinkle of orange sugar to the tops of mine for color. I was able to dye regular sugar with food coloring to get the color I wanted!)
This holiday season I have a lot to be thankful for. Thank you all for your support and encouragement this last year! It really means a lot and has kept me going on this blog adventure. Eat, drink, be merry, and have a Happy Turkey Day!