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Creating a new funding stream for science through public engagement
Our main goal is to get enough people interested in backing a research project to replace a government grant. This means expenditures on staffing, equipment, supplies, and travel to scientific meetings. Instead of a government agency progress report, the public will get reports on how the studies are going. In order to maintain grant funding, pubfund.scienctists will have to provide reports - blog posts, videos, scientist interviews, podcasts, cartoons - to their backers. This will incentivize scientists to communicate their work in a more relatable way. Our first goal is to fund our pilot projects to provide a proof-of-concept for the funding model. Our long-term goal is to recruit a team of scientists who are able to make the scientific process fun and accessible through social media outreach.
Goal: Pilot Study - $30,000
By generating $30,000 for our pilot program, we'll show that crowd-sourcing short-term research funding is a reachable goal. This would fund the further development and distribution of our algae bio-prospecting kits and nationwide experiment to schools and backers across the country. This will also allow the training of 1-2 high school interns to learn lab techniques and help in the experiment.
Stretch Goal #1: pubfund Fellowship - $77,779 - 1 year funding
If we can raise $77,779 for our pilot program, we can create a fellowship, where an organization funds an academic research position. This level of funding compares to a federal government grant, for a short-term project, as this amount can fund a postdoctoral researcher and the costs of experiments for one year, and extended training for lab internships.
Funds will also be used for lab supplies and necessary equipment, travel to conferences for presentations, and the creation of original scientific content in the form of follow-up videos. Once we reach our funding goal, our first follow-up video will explain the scientific techniques, materials, and methods we will use in our study. Another follow-up video will be released as a yearly update on the progress of the experiments.
Stretch Goal #2:
$254,351 - Substitute for a Government Grant
Good science results are often the result of years of study of a particular topic. If we can raise the money for our stretch goal, we can demonstrate that crowdfunding can be a replacement for government funding for a long-term project. Many government grants provide for three years of funding to work on a particular subject, which is often necessary for complicated research topics. If we reach this level of funding, we can continue research for three years, with additional video releases each year as progress reports. Any publication of results will also be accompanied by a video explaining the methods, results, and conclusions of the paper.
Projected Budget (3 years)
Reaching this stretch goal will also indicate that public support for this concept is strong enough to attempt subsequent campaigns. We will solicit further applications and choose additional projects to develop into campaigns. To show we can do this more than once.
Stretch Goal #3: Additional Website Features, and Platform Development
With such generous support from the public, we can not only show that this method can work as an alternative to government support, but to build this site into a platform. This platform would serve as a hub for raising money and for communicating science, allowing us to develop more features such as better educational videos, researcher blogs and interviews, open data reporting and analysis, and more. Such deep and widespread support will be used to profile and recruit new researchers for subsequent funding campaigns. Using our experience from our first funding campaign, we can give these scientists new ways to communicate the results and purpose of their research to new audiences.


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Version 16.00 Now Available
See video demonstrations of some of the new features: FE Sag-tension Improvements and PLS-POLE with Integrated CAISSON.
See video demonstrations of some of the new features: FE Sag-tension Improvements and PLS-POLE with Integrated CAISSON.
Aerial LiDAR enters Indian Electricity Sector by Paul Richardson, Network Mapping in Electric Energy T&D Magazine July, 2013
Otto Lynch is quoted in the Washington Post after the blackout in India
NERC Facility Ratings Methodology Alert mentions PLS-CADD as a tool for utilities to "more easily assess their lines"
"Airborne Surveying Aids in Vegetation Management", by Thomas Wells, British Columbia Transmission Corp., Transmission & Distribution World, November 2005
"Aerial Surveys Calculate Vegetation Growth", by Bryan Hooper and Tom Bailey, British Columbia Hydro, Transmission & Distribution World, October 2004
"Use of Probabilistic Temperatures in the Calculation of Transmission Line Ratings using PLS-CADD" by Milind Khot, Transpower New Zealand, Presentated at EEA Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition, June 17-19 2004, Christchurch, NZ
Press Release: Composite Technology Announces Ten Sizes of its ACCC Cable Now Available in PLS-CADD Software
"California Bulks Up to Provide More Transmission Capacity", by Tom Boyko, Transmission & Distribution World, Jun 1, 2004
"DVP Refurbishes Guyed Transmission Towers", Transmission & Distribution World, Feb 1, 2004
Press Release: Composite Technology's ACCC Cable to be Featured in Power Line Systems' CADD Design Tools
"Vegetation Management Takes to the Air", by Bryan Hooper, British Columbia Hydro, Transmission & Distribution World, September 2003
"KCP&L Reconductors Energized 345-kV Line", by John E. White, Quanta Services, and Paul S. Beaulieu and Rick Albertson, Kansas City Power & Light, Transmission & Distribution World, September 2003 Link to September issue with graphics
See how Transpower New Zealand Ltd. saved 34% of total project cost using PLS-CADD's FE options by reading "Design Tool Reduces Line-Uprating Costs" by Trevor E. Jacobs and Robert Lake in the April 2003 edition of Transmission & Distribution World.
"Technology Enhances Joint-Use Planning Process" by Matt Brungardt, Brungardt Honomichl & Co., P.A.,Transmission & Distribution World, March 2003
"Finding 'Hidden Capacity' In Transmission Lines" by Blake Forbes, Public Service Company of New Mexico, and Dale Bradshaw and Fisher Campbell, Tennes, Transmission & Distribution World, September 2002
"Line Design Goes Airborne" by John E. Lionberger and Leslie Duke of Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Transmission & Distribution World, September 2001
"3-D modeling boosts transmission capacity" by John E. Lionberger and Leslie Duke of Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Electric Light & Power, July 2001

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Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Nice to meet you! We are OM Partners, a game changer that optimizes supply chains of the world's leading companies with our very own smart software. To keep up with the increasing needs of our customers, we're looking for a multi-talented Software Development Manager.
Ready to lead a winning team? Read on!
As a Software Development Manager, you're the leader, coach and inspiration of a global team of skilled software engineers. This team can be spread over different locations in Belgium, Ukraine, Spain and the US.
Your team is your top priority. Are they collaborating efficiently? Do they get the right opportunities and challenges? Your people, project management and technical skills make teamwork a success. You set assignments and share feedback that encourages your team to go one step further.
In close collaboration with the Functional Product Manager, you create a reliable release plan. During execution, you are responsible for ensuring that all priorities are met and you clearly inform all stakeholders on the progress made. To maintain and improve your technical skills, you take part in one or more development projects.
To make sure our (agile) development process is correctly executed, you:
Lastly, you're happy to work internationally and travel to multiple locations depending on the geographical spread of your team.
It's essential that you:
It'd be great if you also had:
Like a lot of companies, we offer a permanent position working on state-of-the-art software in a growing international company with an attractive salary and other benefits. What sets us apart from other companies are our personal coaching and training packages.
Personal coaching
OM Partners is a software and consulting company focused on Supply Chain Planning. We have one mission: to optimize our customers' supply chains. We pride ourselves on developing innovative Advanced Planning Systems (APS) that meet and exceed expectations. Our customer base includes leading companies in different industries, such as ArcelorMittal, BASF, Dow, Johnson & Johnson, Michelin, Shaw, Procter & Gamble and Smurfit Kappa.
We are a growing international company with lots of opportunities for our people. We work from our offices in Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Spain, UAE, the UK, Ukraine and the US. Respect, team spirit and creativity are the cornerstones of our working culture.
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I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.
Luis Barragan
Queensland is pretty well inundated. Huge areas of land are underwater and it is still raining. It's raining so heavily that the mountains surrounding my sister's place have disappeared and even the neighbours only a couple of hundred metres away are misty. The roads are cut and I am stranded here for another couple of days at least, until the rain stops and the floods recede.
However, it is a very comfortable stranding for me. I have no real responsibilities – no crops to be destroyed, no work I can't reach. We've stocked up with food from the local supermarket, and have books, movies, cards and each other to keep ourselves occupied. I have no young children here to keep entertained and from climbing the walls. My sister and brother-in-law work from their computers, so I have long periods of uninterrupted 'alone' time. So, for a flood experience, it is the ideal space.
This enforced period of stability is lovely. I can work on some projects, read, drift off to sleep, chat and relax after a long semester and a, so far, very busy holiday. Virginia Woolf called for a room of one's own, but for me, with plenty of rooms of my own, it is time for myself. Time to contemplate, time to read, time to be alone. Uninterrupted time to be at peace.
The nuns at Chenrezig have their time for meditation and the meditation room is filled with the sense of peace. I am not a strong religious observer of any particular brand of religion, but I have found that when I am in a religious space, no matter mosque, temple, monastery, church, synagogue etc, there is a pervading sense of peace. The peace creates the ideal space to be serene and relaxed, allowing a sense of well-being to reach inside.
This ideal space has given me the chance to let everything else go, to just be. And after a period of time, the serenity and the emptiness of letting go gradually becomes a space to find the magic – new ideas and new creativity. I start to feel a new energy and clearer, stronger resolutions for my goals. Without this peace, I feel as if I bounce from activity to activity, idea to idea, person to person. I achieve all of the things I am supposed to – work, deadlines for articles, social activities etc. But nothing new and creative can fight through the busyness, can be heard above the daily hubbub.
The beauty surrounding me create a balm for city-tired eyes and ears. The low hills, extensive gardens, trees close by, birds and native frogs calling and even the constant rain change my world view. Pollution and poverty are far away, politics and power struggles recede into the distance. The sorcery of nature takes over and clears my eyes and I can look for the small beauties. The natural sorcerer transmutes my daily concerns into internal and external discoveries in this ideal space.
And the mystery of the ideal space – where and how to find it on demand! The choices necessary to go to the space are difficult. They mean saying 'no' to people I hope I can help create a new life; saying 'I need to be alone, I don't want to come" to my family and friends and most of all they mean saying 'Relaxation is not watching a TV series or reading a crime novel while eating nibblies and having a glass of good red. Real relaxation is meditation and allowing nothingness to occur' to myself.
This ideal space – time to be quiet – is so rare, and finding a way to increase it is one of my biggest challenges. I can't rely on being stranded in lovely surroundings all the time!


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What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small metal posts secured below the gum line into the upper or lower jaw bone. Implants act as substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They provide an anchor for one or more replacement teeth or crowns.
How are Dental Implants Done?
Having dental implants and replacement teeth or crowns inserted is a multi-step process that can take several months or longer to complete. The process begins with a thorough examination of your mouth, teeth and gums which usually includes X-rays and possibly other imaging tests.
During the first procedure, the implant is placed into the socket of the missing tooth, which the jaw bone then heals around and fuses to. The fusing of jaw bone and implant can take several months.
After the jaw is fully healed, a connector (abutment) is attached to the implant during the second procedure. A perfectly matched tooth that is created in a lab can then be attached to the abutment.
Because of the cost and time commitment to complete the dental implant process, it is important to get all your questions answered about this procedure. Scheduling an appointment to talk with your dentist about implants is a great first step. When you are ready, we can refer you to a local oral surgeon for a consultation for this procedure.


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Stress can affect many parts of your body, increasing your risk of or worsening conditions ranging from heart disease to diabetes. It can also have a negative impact on your oral health, increasing the chances that you'll have cavities.
What are Stress Cavities?
Stress cavities are those that are at least partially caused by stress. This can happen in several ways:
- Lowering your immune system – Stress can lower your immune system and cause inflammation throughout your body. This can increase your risk of developing gum disease (an inflammation of the gums and tissues surrounding your teeth) as well as tooth decay.
- Neglecting your oral health – If you're under a great deal of stress, you may not place a high priority on taking care of your health. This can include brushing, flossing, and making regular visits to the dentist.
- Making poor eating choices – Stress can make you more likely to abandon a healthy diet and reach for sugary snacks or refined carbohydrates, which can remain in your mouth and break down into simple sugars. Bacteria can feed on these sugars and produce acid, which causes cavities.
How Can You Avoid Stress Cavities?
You can help avoid stress cavities in the following ways:
- Eat a healthy diet – This can boost your immune system and help you avoid sugary snacks and refined carbohydrates
- Prioritize your overall health – Make sure you're getting enough sleep, taking time to exercise, and practicing good oral care habits
- Find ways to help alleviate stress – Spending time with friends, meditating, doing yoga, practicing deep breathing exercises, or taking a walk
- See your dentist regularly – Regular dental care can help detect cavities when they're at they're smallest and most easily treatable and also check for signs of other stress-related oral issues, such as bruxism (teeth grinding)
What are the Symptoms of Stress Cavities?
A cavity may not cause any symptoms when it first forms, which is one reason why regular dental care is so important. As cavities – including those caused by stress – become larger, however, they can cause the following:
- Tooth pain – can occur for no apparent reason, while eating or drinking sweets or hot or cold items, or when you bite down
- Tooth sensitivity
- Visible holes or pits in your teeth
- Brown, black, or white staining on your tooth
How are Stress Cavities Treated?
Stress cavities can be treated in the following ways, depending on your situation and how advanced they've become:
- Fluoride treatments – can be applied to your teeth to potentially reverse a cavity that's in its very early stages
- Fillings – materials such as composite resins are used to fill the cavity
- Crowns – extensive decay can be drilled away so a custom-fitted crown can cover your tooth's natural crown
- Root canal – removes diseased tooth pulp in severely damaged or infected teeth
- Extraction – a last resort for teeth that can't be restored
If you have any symptoms of a stress cavity or need regular dental care, make an appointment today with Central Avenue Dental of Manhattan and Valley Stream, NY. We offer a full range of quality dental services delivered with personalized care.


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Anthony luensman is well known for his projects that combine a wide range of disciplines. He discovers ways to incorporate sculpture, sound, light, photography, and video into exhibitions and installations. His career spans 28 years with studios in Cincinnati and more recently Tucson, Arizona and currently Santa Fe, New Mexico.
In 2014, Luensman was ready to move in another direction and that year marks his return to painting. A grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation enabled him to begin anew in the Southwest.
While living in Tucson and Santa Fe, he has been developing a portfolio of paintings and works-on-paper. A multimedia artist at heart, he continues to experiment with materials for use in his paintings.
Luensman is the recipient of numerous grants, commissions, residencies, and awards. His work is in the permanent collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum and the International Contemporary Art Foundation/21c Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. His work is in private collections throughout the United States and Taiwan.


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Welcome to the Village Presbyterian Church on Antioch Preschool! We are committed to meeting each child where they are in their development. We strive to provide an atmosphere where each child feels safe and able to learn skills at their own rate. We acknowledge that you, the parents, are the child's first and most significant teachers. We seek to add to the foundation that you have started building at home.
Our goal is to nurture the growth of the whole child by providing a comprehensive curriculum and supportive atmosphere that fosters social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.
If you would like information about enrolling your child in our program, please click on the PRESCHOOL FORMS tab and open the "2019-2020 Preschool Enrollment Packet."
We invite parents and potential students to schedule a visit to our school by contacting our director, Paula Benefiel. Paula is also happy to answer any questions that you may have about Village on Antioch Preschool. You may call Paula at the VOA Preschool office (913-681-1906) or email her.


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A middlesbrough radio DJ attempted total recall in a mind-taxing TV show.
The Great British Memory Test is a live showdown between the nation's men and women to find out who has the best memory.
Alexius Lewczuk, who runs South Side Radio at the James Cook University Hospital, took part in the ITV game presented by sports pundit Gaby Logan and former Pop Idol judge Neil Fox.
The 44-year-old scored 74pc and qualified for the next round with a chance of winning the £10,000 prize - but was not selected by the computer to go through.
The Linthorpe lecturer said: "It was quite an extraordinary experience in many ways.
"There's always that game of chance and in my case I wasn't selected but I was pleased with how I did."
The seven rounds focused on visual recognition tests, and short term memory questions with long and medium term exercises relating to the programme itself.


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The 'Wonder Woman' Trailer Shows Promise, But Suffers from 'Man on Steel' Syndrome
By Dustin Rowles | Trailers | July 23, 2016 |
By Dustin Rowles | Trailers | July 23, 2016 |
I love that a Wonder Woman movie finally exists, and Gal Gadot is perfect for the role, but while the action sequences suggested in the trailer look nifty as hell, the trailer for the Patty Jenkins' movie suffers from what the Superman movies suffered from: Grim, deadly seriousness. Apparently, the sense of humor didn't filter up the chain until Justice League, save for the last 10 seconds of the trailer (which is fantastic).
I'm still going to watch the sh*t out of this, though.


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Hot Pilates in Yotopia
I'm the type of person who just feels really uncomfortable in a yoga class. I've tried many times and every time the same thing happens. That feeling of not being at the right place. I look around and I'm the only one who cannot touch my toes or sit straight with legs extended on the floor. And damn it's hard when you are stiff like a wooden stick! You might think it's really silly but I know I'm not the only one. You feel me?
So when when SimplyHealth invited us to attend a Hot Pilates Class at Yotopia, my first thought was "naaaaahhhhh this is not for me". Well actually... This Hot Pilates class was actually really enjoyable.
Let me explain to you why.
Yotopia Studios are situated in the heart of Covent Garden. I have a little soft spot for this particular area of London... But that is another story ahah.
Knowing that this was a Hot class, I came prepared... Shorts, tank top and water but I creamed my legs and I shouldn't have. Sweat, cream and hot Pilates is a bad combination!
As I walked into the studio I felt the heat wave. Imagine coming out of a fully air conditioned Bangkok airport and being literally slapped by the heat from outside... It felt almost the same but the level of oxygen was much better obviously. We could actually breathe in the studio.
The heat helped my body relax and loosen much faster and I could touch my toes on the first go! (Check out our Laurie Nouchka leggings!)
The class was focused on balance, core and breathing. I don't know about you but I like to feel the burn of my muscles being activated. It felt great and for once I could actually enjoy and understand the moves and didn't feel ridiculous... Just a bit ahah. My balance isn't great but did you know that in order to stay still while standing on your tip toes you just need to push your big toes into the floor! It works.
The only down side, I have to admit it, is the feet smell in the room and on the mats. Quite difficult to forget it even if you focus. Oh yeah I got a foot in my face during the class...
This is only my point of view and I'm new to it. Will I come back? YES!
Don't be scared of the sweat, maybe bring your own mat if they allow you and DRINK because you will loose a lot a water.
Here are 4 good reasons to do Hot Pilates:
1- Sweating is healthy and it will detox your skin
2- It will help your immune system in fighting infections
3-It's good for your the body and the muscles
4 - It can result in weight loss
These type of class will always be for me a challenge but I'm happy to take it. I like to try to things and get out of my comfort zone. Don't you?
Give it a go and let us know how it was!


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A couple from Aylesbury claim they have the biggest pumpkin in town.
Nicole Lawrence and Carl Moreton grew this whopper from a seed in their back garden in Bedgrove.
Nicole told the Herald: "We planted some pumpkin seeds in May but only one of them survived because they were eaten by slugs.
"It kept on growing as it turned orange."
Nicole put Peter on the scales today and he weighed in as follows:
60cm in length
36cm wide
18kg in weight
If you have a bigger pumpkin please send your photos and more details to email@example.com


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Bowen-Conradi Syndrome (BWCNS)
Categories: Fetal diseases, Genetic diseases, Neuronal diseases, Rare diseases, Smell/Taste diseases
Aliases & Classifications for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
MalaCards integrated aliases for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome:
Orphanet epidemiological data:60
bowen-conradi syndrome
Inheritance: Autosomal recessive; Prevalence: <1/1000000 (Worldwide); Age of onset: Antenatal,Neonatal; Age of death: early childhood,infantile;
autosomal recessive
bowen-conradi syndrome:
Clinical modifier death in infancy
Inheritance autosomal recessive inheritance
MalaCards categories:
Global: Genetic diseases Rare diseases Fetal diseases
Anatomical: Neuronal diseases Smell/Taste diseases
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Summaries for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
Genetics Home Reference : 26 Bowen-Conradi syndrome is a disorder that affects many parts of the body and is usually fatal in infancy. Affected individuals have a low birth weight, experience feeding problems, and grow very slowly. Their head is unusually small overall (microcephaly), but is longer than expected compared with its width (dolichocephaly). Characteristic facial features include a prominent, high-bridged nose and an unusually small jaw (micrognathia) and chin. Affected individuals typically have pinky fingers that are curved toward or away from the ring finger (fifth finger clinodactyly) or permanently flexed (camptodactyly), feet with soles that are rounded outward (rocker-bottom feet), and restricted joint movement.
MalaCards based summary : Bowen-Conradi Syndrome, also known as bwcns, is related to intrauterine growth retardation, metaphyseal dysplasia, adrenal hypoplasia congenita, and genital anomalies and gracile syndrome. An important gene associated with Bowen-Conradi Syndrome is EMG1 (EMG1 N1-Specific Pseudouridine Methyltransferase), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Ribosome biogenesis in eukaryotes and Gene Expression. Affiliated tissues include brain, kidney and testes, and related phenotypes are joint stiffness and microcephaly
Disease Ontology : 12 An autosomal recessive disease that is characterized by growth delays, failure to thrive and malformations of the head and face that results in infantile death, has material basis in homozygous mutation in the EMG1 gene on chromosome 12p13.
NIH Rare Diseases : 54 Bowen-Conradi syndromeis a very rare genetic disorder characterized by growth delays before birth, failure to thrive during infancy, and malformations of the head and facial area. Other physical abnormalities include small head, prominent nose, small chin, mild joint restriction, clinodactyly, camptodactyly, foot deformities, and/or undescended testes (cryptorchidism) in affected males. Some affected infants may also have kidney, brain, and/or other abnormalities. Many infants die within the first few months of life. This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion.
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot : 76 Bowen-Conradi syndrome: A combination of malformations characterized in newborns by low birth weight, microcephaly, mild joint restriction, a prominent nose, micrognathia, fifth finger clinodactyly, and 'rocker-bottom' feet. The syndrome is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. The prognosis is poor, with all infants dying within the first few months of life.
Wikipedia : 77 Bowen–Conradi syndrome is a disease in humans that can affect children. The disease is due to an... more...
Description from OMIM: 211180
Related Diseases for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
Symptoms & Phenotypes for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
Human phenotypes related to Bowen-Conradi Syndrome:60 33 (show all 23)
Symptoms via clinical synopsis from OMIM:58
Clinical features from OMIM:211180
GenomeRNAi Phenotypes related to Bowen-Conradi Syndrome according to GeneCards Suite gene sharing:27
Drugs & Therapeutics for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
Cochrane evidence based reviews: fetal growth retardation
Genetic Tests for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
Anatomical Context for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
MalaCards organs/tissues related to Bowen-Conradi Syndrome:42
Brain, Kidney, Testes, Lung, Heart, Placenta
Publications for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
Articles related to Bowen-Conradi Syndrome:(show all 16)
Variations for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot genetic disease variations for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome:76
ClinVar genetic disease variations for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome:6
Expression for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
Search GEO for disease gene expression data for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome.
Pathways for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
Pathways related to Bowen-Conradi Syndrome according to KEGG:38
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GO Terms for Bowen-Conradi Syndrome
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Dear Stephanie,
I've heard it said that life is so subtle you often don't notice walking through the doors you once prayed would open. That has never been truer for me than with loving you. I will make this brief and simply thank you. Thank you for never giving up, for choosing my future even when you didn't believe in it, for allowing me to learn to love you. You are strong and you are brave. I love you.
Your not so secret admirer.


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School board, supervisors tout a 'frugal budget'
Despite informing the county board of supervisors — and 15 or so members of the public gathered last Thursday night (March 20) at the supervisors' and school board's joint budget meeting — that they were able to allocate an additional $59,000 toward the 2014-15 school budget, Rappahannock County's school board is still not requesting any additional funds from the county — or the public.
Superintendent Donna Matthews started the hour-long meeting by explaining to the supervisors how the board arrived at its $12.47 million budget — the same total as last year's budget.
The extra money, Matthews said, came from revised health insurance figures, and totalled $59,423. The board made plans to divide that money among several categories at a budget meeting March 13, including bus repairs, a supplement for the Next Step program ($2,700) and repairing the aerators at the elementary school ($25,000).
Matthews then recapped the cuts the board has already made for the supervisors. All told, the board approved a step raise for teachers (a $41,342 cost) and still managed to trim $237,070 from last year's budget.
"I feel like it's a really good budget," Matthews added.
Those cuts included $ 15,000 for the ( now vacant) Next Step college- placement coordinator position, a $ 95,000 reduction in elementary and high school textbooks ( possible because no new textbooks need to be adopted this year), $ 22,000 from the school maintenance fund and more.
Hampton district supervisor S. Bryant Lee had some concerns over the textbooks' funds — specifically over whether a future state- mandated textbook change would require an increase to that fund. Matthews said it likely would, but added that textbooks are on a six- year cycle and it would be a while before another change was required.
"You've clearly worked hard this year to trim the budget down, and it's a big help," Lee added.
County Administrator John McCarthy also chimed in with a few comments related to the elementary school aerators — a key part of the school's water system. Two were replaced 17 years ago and the remaining ones are "limping along," McCarthy said. Losing as aerator, McCarthy pointed out, would necessitate closing school.
McCarthy also said he was pleased to see funds previously devoted to small- scale versions of large- scale repairs — like $ 1,200 for the high school bleachers and funds for the replacement of the elementary school's windows — were being looked at and cut in favor of completing the projects all at once down the road.
"It's a wonderful budget and I praise you for it," McCarthy said, "but I would encourage you to keep those aerators as a high priority."
The rest of the meeting was of a congratulatory nature, as
Praise for Matthews: "We wanted someone to come in and take charge . . . and educate kids in the best possible way. She's very frugal and that's what we were
looking for."
both school board members and supervisors voiced their approval of Matthews' budget, each other and the community. "It's impressive that you've been able to find money and move it around," said Piedmont district supervisor Mike Biniek. "This is the first time
"It's a wonderful budget and I praise you for it," McCarthy said, "but I would encourage you to keep those aerators as a
high priority."
I've seen so much work put into it." Supervisor chairman Roger Welch echoed Biniek's thoughts, and thanked Matthews for "trimming the fat."
Jackson district representative Amy Hitt joked that she could have asked for "$ 3 million more" when designing the budget, but praised Matthews' job thus far as superintendent. "We wanted someone to come in and take charge . . . and educate kids in the best possible way. She's very frugal and that's what we were looking for."
Wakefield district's Chris Ubben summed up the evening by saying Matthews has "exceeded all expectations" and commending her specifically on the balanced budget. "I can't guarantee the same next year," Ubben cautioned, "but it's important to remember that the budget's not a blank check; we should be responsible for it, and we have been."


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Ask the Össur Orthotics Reimbursement Expert
Posted by Linda Collins | November 18, 2013
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The Orient Bambino is not a new watch, but this month they have released a new version, with an all new dial design and crown. It was a beautiful, classic looking dress watch before, but this new design takes it up a notch.
At 40.5mm wide, it's a classically styled watch with modern proportions. The rose gold roman numerals and indices, with simple matching hands make for a clearly legible and classic look. Add the cream pearlescent domed dial and the unbelievable domed mineral crystal and you've got a dress watch that looks far more expensive than it actually is.
Speaking of price, this watch can be had for under $200, which is truly amazing for a watch this pretty, made by a company that is well respected, with an in-house movement that will last you a lifetime. I've talked about how much I like Orient watches before, and this one is no exception.
Available now for $179 from Long Island Watch. Get it quick. These things will sell out.
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An elderly woman has narrowly escaped a suspicious house fire which gutted her home in Sydney's south overnight.
Fire crews were called to the home on Austin Avenue in Beverly Hills just after 3am.
The fierce blaze caused much of the home's roof to collapse and led to further structural damage.
Gusting winds also put neighbouring homes at risk but firefighters were able to contain the fire before it spread.
The woman was treated for smoke inhalation but was otherwise unhurt.
Police are treating the fire as suspicious and a crime scene has been established.
Fire investigators and forensic crews will return to the scene today.
Anyone with information on the fire is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Botswana: the destination of choice for intergenerational travel
There is a common misconception that Botswana is a pricey 'couples only' destination, but its appeal to family travel has soared over recent years. Botswana's attraction as a safe and stable country, further aided by supplier co-operation in relaxed child policies, has resulted in a niche market for intergenerational travel.
Botswana is home to some of the best guides in Africa and there are many guides that have been specially trained in working with families and children. Whether it's teaching the kids to track spoor, make a bow and arrow out of reeds or pole a mokoro for the first time, children will be inspired and educated, and most importantly have a lot of fun!
With an average minimum age of 6 years, safari camps are becoming increasingly child-friendly, although some activities are restricted for children under 12 years and booking of a private vehicle is often required (and recommended) for families with children between 6-12yrs. This allows ultimate flexibility for a family with no concerns over inconveniencing other guests. Child discounts apply at most lodges up to the age of 12 years, with many allowing discounts all the way up to 18 years, ensuring a family safari remains cost-effective.
Certain areas of Botswana work better for families than others and local experts can provide advice on this. The Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savute and Central Kalahari lodges normally have a minimum age of 6 years, but other lodges in Kasane, a great base for Chobe, have no age restriction, so this area is best for younger families.
Many lodges have family rooms, usually two bedrooms connected with a walkway or a shared bathroom, and others will offer extra beds/mattresses. There are a variety of lodges which offer suites or villas, allowing up to 6 or 8 people to share together. This is ideal for intergenerational travel as the communal lounge is perfect for the family to relax and catch up on the day's adventures.
Mobile camping safaris are a great choice for intergenerational travel, being less expensive and more personal for a family unit. Most private mobile safaris require a minimum of 4 pax, so for a large family, this is the perfect way to experience an exclusive holiday together. Guests can choose a luxury mobile safari or a participation basis safari depending on the budget in mind.
Value for money and phenomenal guiding combined with some of the best scenery and wildlife in the world make Botswana proud to be a leading destination for family travel.


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The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For...me
THIS IS NOT A DRILL - there are only 54 days until Christmas! 54! How the hell did that happen? I can't believe that we're in our last two months of 2018. This year has gone so unbelievably quick. Last year I didn't receive anything from my wish list, but that's no surprise considering I posted it at the beginning of December. This year, however, I am fully[ish] prepared and organised. So with 54 days to go, here is my Christmas wish list;
I'd also love a few other charms;
- Camera
- Notebook or pen
- Teacup
- Stars and moon
You can find it here. p.s. size 5.
There you have it; my 10 most wanted items this Christmas. I love creating lists like this for my loved ones because I quite like being surprised so it saves me asking for a particular item directly.
Tip to my loved ones though: If you do want to get me an item on this list, you should probably ask around first to make sure you aren't all getting me the same thing.
What's on your Christmas list this year?
Check back tomorrow for The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide For...HIM.
Love, Han


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If you live in a city where the weather in between seasons is so sporadic that you never know when to pack up the Winter clothes and let the Spring and Summer ones shine again; figuring out what to wear can be a daily struggle.
We've all been there, debating on bringing the jacket or opting out on days where the weather is in between. Through this transiting period, deciding on what to wear can be a little unsettling, but with the help of some amazing designers and a little styling creativity, we can all get through this transition phase Mother Nature is going through!
We, at AMCONYC, have put together 6 pieces that will make getting dressed as the seasons change from Winter to Spring a heck of a lot easier!
A Pop of Color
If you don't want to dive right into spring outfits, start off by adding a pop of color to your look. The grey skies are finally turning back to that blue you once knew and loved; complement that by layering a bold trench coat over your spring ensemble and it'll be a definite fun play on the two seasons.
It brings a bold fresh look to a budding spring attire, all while keeping you warm on those days where winter weather isn't quite done with us.
A pair of aviator shades has to be one item that isn't defined by the season. Whether you're blocking sun rays, blinding white snow, or just want to look as cool as ice; a dark pair of sunnies brings an effortlessly chic look to any outfit. Sunglasses are so essential, we'd almost be crazy not to keep a pair in our bag everyday!
Fur Is (Not Quite) Out
Everyone knows that in the Winter is when the furs of all sorts come out, but that doesn't mean that they have to go away when Spring makes an entrance.
To make fur work in your favour, you should mesh it with Spring attire. Take a note from emerging designer Rack Addik and pair a furry top with something contrasting like a patterned mini skirt.
A Classic, Black Leggings
A pair of leggings is always safe go-to for any Season. Switch it up this Spring and try a pair of leather ones; sure to keep you looking and feeling as good as your day-to-day pairs, if not better.
These leggings can actually be worn as pants (as many of us love) and they can still be worn underneath your ideal clothing choice.
Florals, For Spring? Groundbreaking! (Seriously)
If the Winter is taking a little too long to let Spring in, bring it in yourself with some bold floral prints!
Pair a vibrant midi-skirt with a loose-fitting top and watch how you shine as you walk past a sea of black parkas that just aren't that necessary for today.
The White Shirt
It's not quite time to break out the white tank tops, but the classic white button up shirt will always be there for you, just look at Katharine Hepburn!
You could NEVER go wrong with a clean white shirt and a pair of blue denim jeans. It's a staple for spring that always gives a fresh fashion forward look.
What are some winter pieces you're rocking now that you hope to bring to spring? Let us know in the comments below.


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My little girl Bailey and I have been through our fair share of struggles and triumphs as a team together. Her puppyhood was so memorable just about everyone I know called me when "Marley and Me" came out and I got about 9 copies of the book in the first year. She dominated so much of my life that I decided to forgo a college degree and years of hard work in the corporate world to devote my life to her world. The one thing about her that I always wish I could change, and no matter how much we tried to work on it never would, just finally happened one day. Bailey, like myself, is a pretty anxious and high-strung creature by nature. She's a homebody and whenever she's not at home she is so excited about the possibilities of who she may meet or where a tennis ball may appear she just can't settle down. This has proved to be a huge problem in trying to tie her outside when going to a grocery store, coffee shop, even sitting on a patio having lunch right next to her. I know it typically isn't a great idea to leave your dog tied up outside, but really, when are there not at least a couple dogs tied up outside Bartells or Met Market on Queen Anne? So anyways, Bailey has made it very clear that this was not to be a part of our routine since day 1. The second I tie up her leash, she starts wiggling and panting and dancing, and before I can even turn in the other direction she is barking at the top of her deep chested lab lungs "DON'T! GO! DON'T! LEAVE! ME! MOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!". This isn't your average dog bark, this is the kind of bark you can hear loud and clear all the way in the back corner of Met Market. The kind of bark where you hear someone at the next check out register say, "Geez, whose dog is that", like she is being brutally abused on the sidewalk of Queen Anne Ave with the floral dept girls. The kind of bark, that when I sheepishly admit she is my bundle of love, almost every time the response I hear is, "wow, she's intense".
This tiny little flaw of hers has really driven me crazy because for the lifestyle that I have, and we have had together, because it makes it so hard to be able to take her everywhere with me like I want to! So often I think of walking to do some errands on QA Ave and want to take Bailey because it would be a good walk and I know she would love it, but ooooh... I have to stop in Bartells and she can't go in there.... it puts a ka-bosh on the whole trip for Bailey and she has to stay home. Sometimes when the weather is nice Michael and I like to take a huge "urban hike" and walk to Ballard and get lunch - obviously this is a trek Bailey would immensely enjoy (not so much Bam, too much work for her little legs and she is lazy, she prefers to sit that one out) but I have to either commit to taking her on the walk and not have lunch or go purely to have lunch and not take her, which takes most of the fun out of the walk for me. I have never had a gym membership since I've had Bailey because I feel that whenever I am getting exercise she should too.
So what's the reason for all the rambling? A couple months ago Bailey changed her ways. I met a friend at Paragon to meet about some stuff and I decided to chance it with Miss Bailey. I put her outside and snuck up on her in the window every ten minutes, where she couldn't see me, and to my surprise, not only was she not barking, she was actually sleeping! This is unheard of. She was always in a panicky panting fit when I left her, barking or not. I was so proud of my sleeping beauty. After this success I just started taking her more often - now if I have to run to the grocery store, I just bring her. I can bring her anywhere and she hasn't started barking once. It is SOOooo wonderful. For whatever reason, those few minutes at night when we walk to the store make me so happy. Tonight I walked out of Bartells and she was laying down on the sidewalk with one paw crossed over the other, head resting on paws. My heart melted.
I didn't train her to make this change in behavior, I have no idea why it happened. Maybe she just got comfortable with good old Queen Anne Ave and decided it was an OK place to be. All I know is that just as soon as I thought I couldn't love my intense, spastic, ball-obsessed dog any more, I do. Everyone told me that labs hit their "golden years" around 7 (which she will be next month) and this one little change in behavior makes me believe that is true.
Now... if you are walking down Queen Anne Ave tomorrow and see a yellow lab barking her head off.... just know I'll be somewhere kicking myself for jinxing it.


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Last Date of Submitting Online Application: 26 November 2018
The Union Public Service Commision (UPSC) will hold the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) on 03 February 2019 for admissions to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy for the courses commencing from January 2020.
Also, candidates who are willing to take admissions into the Officers Training Academy, Chennai must appear in the UPSC CDS-I Exam 2019.
Important Dates:
- Commencement of Online Application: 31 October 2018
- Last Date of Application Submission: 26 November 2018
- Date to Examination: 03 February 2019
Educational Qualification:
- For I.M.A. and Officers' Training Academy— Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy—Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
- For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
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Zang Toi Holiday Sample Sale
7 December 2016
WHAT: Zang Toi Holiday Sample Sale
WHY: Women's clothing at a discount at the Zang Toi Holiday Sample Sale.
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iPhone Developer Jobs For Freshers in Ahmedabad- InheritX SolutionsDecember 1st, 2011 Posted by VFreshers
Job Position : iPhone/ Android Developer
Number of Posts : 15
Name of the Company : InheritX Solutions Pvt Ltd
Experience: 0 – 5 Years
Job Location: Ahmedabad
Salary : INR 1 Lakh to 5 Lakhs
Job Details :
Development on Iphone platform
Skills :
C, C++, Mobile Engineer, Symbian, Android, JAVA
Required :
- Expert C++ skills required.
- Well versed in general Object Oriented paradigms.
- Multiplatform development experience (across different OS, CPU architectures, etc.
- Experience in implementing UI for consumer-facing products .
- Experience in Scrum or Agile development methods
- Mobile OS API experience .
- Experience developing with Boost is a plus .
Details of the Company :
InheritX Solutions is an India based ISO 9001:2008 offshore web development and IT consulting firm, with experience in providing solutions for various IT needs.
Website: http://http://www.inheritx.com/
InheritX Solutions Pvt Ltd
A/8 3rd floor, Safal Profitaire
Opp. Prahlad Nagar Garden,Corporate Road
AHMEDABAD,Gujarat,India 380015
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Thanks again to our parents and dancers for another wonderfully successful St. Patrick's Day celebration!
This year we pushed the bar even higher with 21 appearances throughout the day - woohoo!!
Not only did we celebrate on March 17, but we carried the celebrations throughout the entire weekend: a wedding anniversary Saturday evening, and our annual appearance the the Spring Free From Racism Celebration on Sunday :D


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The Eagle Ford Shale rig count continues to fall and ended the week at 122 rigs running across our coverage area. In recent Eagle Ford news, another round of earthquakes hit north Texas this week, bringing the total number to 60 in the past year. The latest quakes were reported only two weeks after new evidence links fracking with increased seismic activity.
Read more:Four Texas Quakes within 24 Hours
The U.S. rig count fell again this week by 11 ending, ending with 894 rigs running by midday Friday. A total of 221 rigs were targeting natural gas (and decrease of one from the previous week) and 668 were targeting oil in the U.S. (11 less than the previous week). The remainder were drilling service wells (e.g. disposal wells, injection wells, etc.)379 of the rigs active in the U.S. were running in Texas.
Baker Hughes reports its own Eagle Ford Rig Count that covers the 14 core counties. The rig count published on EagleFordShale.com includes a 30 county area impacted by Eagle Ford development. A full list of the counties included can be found in the table near the bottom of this article.
Eagle Ford Oil & Gas Rigs
Natural gas rigs in the Eagle Ford remained flat this week at 21 rigs. Natural gas prices traded at $2.88/mmbtu, an increase of $.09 from the previous week.
The oil rig count fell to 101, down five from this time last week. WTI oil prices continued to inch upwards this week to $59.39, an increase of $.72. A total of 113 rigs are drilling horizontal wells, zero rigs are drilling directional wells, and vertical rigs stayed at nine. Karnes and Webb counties are both running 18 rigs this week with DeWitt (16) and LaSalle (15) following closely. See the full list below in the Eagle Ford Shale Drilling by County below.
Eagle Ford Shale Drilling by County
Eagle Ford Shale News
EOG On Track With 2015 Spending Plan
Federal Fracking Regulations Challenged
Binational Energy Task Force in the Works
What is the Rig Count?
The Eagle Ford Shale Rig Count is an index of the total number of oil & gas drilling rigs running across a 30 county area in South Texas. The South Texas rigs referred to in this article are for ALL drilling reported by Baker Hughes and not solely wells targeting the Eagle Ford formation. All land rigs and onshore rig data shown here are based upon industry estimates provided by the Baker Hughes Rig Count.
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Can Your Wedding DJ Do This?
Whoever said DJ's weren't musicians has not met Elevated Pulse's DJ Mike. He is one of our insanely talented DJ's and is also a professional drummer! Watch this amazing video...and yes, that is DJ Mike on the drums battling himself while he DJ's.
If you are looking for a truly skilled DJ and experienced turntablist for your special event, then look no further. All of our Wedding DJ's are masters at mixing music, have experience playing many genres of music, and for crowds of all sizes. And, they are professionally trained Emcee's so they know how to speak on a microphone in front of an audience. Contact Elevated Pulse for more information!


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Their love story was written by the stars. It gives me goosebumps, how meant to be their meeting was. He was the cute guy on the subway who Lesley saw almost every day on her morning commute and hoped would casually start up a conversation. And then one day, Tiago got off at the wrong stop to do just that. Tiago's warm and genuine personality captured Lesley's heart and the rest, as they say, is history.
Their wedding melded two families, two cultures into one big party. They highlighted Tiago's homeland of Brazil with signature drinks, a Brazilian band, and Beijinho favors, handmade by Lesley herself. Their love for each other radiated all night long. Congratulations Lesley & Tiago!
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Sound design for 4 new plays conceived and produced within 24 hours of the performance inspired by A Streetcar Named Desire.
4 new plays in just one day? CAN IT BE DONE? Artilliers thinks it can!
WHEN: Saturday August 13 at 8pm
WHERE: Chinatown Soup, 16B Orchard St (off the B/D at Grand or the F at East Broadway)
WHAT: On Friday August 12, Artilliers will be selecting a well-known play from the canon to serve as a jumping off point for this insane undertaking. Four playwrights will have just 12 hours complete brand new 10-minute plays of any style. Teams of directors and actors will have the next 12 hours to rehearse, tech, and present these contemporary masterworks for a live, deeply judgmental audience (just kidding, everyone will be nice)!
Playwrights - Charlotte Martin, Matt Minnicino, Tom Nieboer, Ran Xia
Directors - Benita de Wit, Felicia Lobo, Graham Miller, Ryan Szelong
Actors - Ali Andre Ali, Michael Axelrod, Summer Bills, Josh Brown, Jessica Damouni, Nataysha Ann, Allison Frasca, Amanda Nicholas, Ben Peltz, Ben Schrager, Isabelle Van Vleet, Tomas Virgadula
Designers - Ariella Axelbank, Adrian Bridges
Producers - Serena Berman, Jake Beck, Andrew Carr, Nik Aliye, Trey Fillmore
After the performance, WE PARTY! Audience and team members alike can chat, drink, dance, meet, mix, mingle -- all the alliterative things that take place at parties!
Come celebrate new work and marathon endurance with us at our vibrant artistic home in the LES, Chinatown Soup.
Tickets are $5 at the door (cash only).
Reserve for free in advance to ensure a seat and get a FREE DRINK!
(Reservations must be claimed five minutes before curtain. There will be tickets available at the door, but seating is limited so arrive early!)


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All About Blue
He was playing in the bushes near an elementary school park, a few streets down from my house. I pulled over to the side of the road and watched him for a few minutes. Once I realized that he had no collar on, and that there was nobody with him, I jumped out of the car and ran to him. He didn't come over to me right away, but instead thought that I was playing a game with him. He'd prance away from me, and then come speeding back over. He finally tackled me to the ground, I put him in the backseat of my car, and he fell asleep within 30 seconds. He was exhausted, dirty, skinny, mangled, dehydrated, but above all things- happy to have somewhere to sleep.
I took him to my veterinarian where he was scanned for a microchip since he had no collar on, but there was no identification on him whatsoever. I called the Humane Society, as well as Animal Control, and nobody had reported him missing either. I filed lost and found reports, and followed the 'lost animals' process that I was told about by the Humane Society. I was already in love with this tiny demonic creature so I decided to foster him, and the Humane Society informed me that if nobody claimed him within 2 weeks, legally I would be able to adopt him. Nobody called me. Nobody called the Humane Society. Nobody called Animal Control. Nobody posted anything online about a lost husky puppy. There were no 'missing' posters in my neighbourhood. I took him for a walk several times a week in the area where I found him, but nothing. I ended up waiting 3 weeks until I made the decision to adopt him, and on December 21st, little boy Blue was officially mine. It didn't take long for me to realize that the best godparents for Blue would be Stef and Ethan. They helped keep me sane during the craziest couple months of my life, and they are the absolute best puppy baby sitters that I know of.
I can't say that the past few months with Blue have been easy though, because they haven't been. When I first found Blue, he showed signs of abuse, which is still heartbreaking to think of since I know nothing about where he came from. He was extremely protective of the back of his neck, and strongly disliked being petted. If I raised my voice at him, he would back into a corner, growl, and bare his teeth at me. He lunged at me, growled at me, and latched onto my arms and legs multiple times. He had food aggression. He had problems resource guarding. He would bite people constantly and had zero obedience skills. The first few weeks before I decided to adopt him were a complete disaster.
I talked to/interviewed many trainers, and I can honestly say that the best decision I've made with Blue thus far, is taking him to BRB K9 Services out in Ancaster, Ontario. He's learned so many obedience skills, and he truly is a completely different pup than the one that I found. We actually just graduated our (ADULT) Novice Class- and came in second place after our exam! We're in the Level 2 class now!
I don't say this enough out loud, and I don't remind myself enough of it, but I truly have never been so happy before. I am so proud of how much he's learned in such a short amount of time.
If there's one thing I can summarize that I've learned from Blue though, it's patience. I used to think I was a patient person, but soon realized that there's a difference between patiently sitting in rush hour traffic, and patiently trying to teach your puppy not to take food off of the counter- after eating an entire 500g bag of trail mix. I think once you learn how to be patient with others, you start learning how to be patient with yourself and allowing yourself room to grow. You learn how to be more accepting of circumstances that are beyond your control, and you learn the act of compassion. You learn that sometimes your expectations with developing a new skill are unrealistically high, and anything that you truly want will take time, determination, and hard work.
Thanks for reading everyone! I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
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While a well-designed logo can help your business attract customers, it is the brand behind it that sustains a business. Your brand is how you make your customer feel and determines how they will interact with you. At Ignition we will design you the perfect logo, yes, but we do this while thinking about the read more →
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Whats Up
Coyotes Recall Chychrun And Assign Campbell To Tucson
By: Tucson Roadrunners
December 03, 2017 8:36 AM
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Arizona Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka announced today that the Coyotes have recalled defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Tucson Roadrunners, the club's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. The Coyotes have also assigned defenseman Andrew Campbell to the Roadrunners.
The 19-year-old Chychrun registered 7-13-20 and 47 penalty minutes (PIM) in 68 games with the Coyotes last season. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound native of Boca Raton, FL native became the youngest player in Coyotes history to make his NHL debut and his point total finished as the third-highest by a rookie defenseman in team history.
Chychrun was originally drafted by the Coyotes in the first round (16th overall) of the 2016 Entry Draft.
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Well the owls hit it strong for the new year!! "Revival" was a perfect theme for this month's blog tour as we started the new year.
A new year implies "new beginnings."Yet, rather than discussing the "new," we will be discussing the "revival". "Revival"has multiple definitions, but the meaning we will be focusing on is the improvement, development, or refinement of something. Our posts will be about characters that undergo a positive or negative transformation and what we can learn from them.
Check out my fellow Owls members posts for "revival"!
Lita (Lita Kino Anime Corner
Coming from Rock Bottom- Cross Ange – Ronda of Angels and Demons "Revival" Owls January Tour
Moonid (Random Garage)
Takuto (Takuto's Anime Corner)
All That Glitters IS Gold in "Land of Lustrous" OWLS "Revival"
Zoe (Let's Talk Anime)
[OWLS Blog Tour: Revival] A Second Chance at Youth: ReLice
Hazelyn (Archi-Anime)
[OWLS Blog Tour] A calligrapher's Renaissance: Barakamon
Naja B (Nice Job Breaking It, Hero)
[OWLS Blog Tour] Walking in Your Truth: The Nature of Change in Samurai Flamenco
Mel (Mel in Anime Land)
[OWLS Tour] New Life, New Goal, New Purpose – Gunslinger Girl, The "Revival" of Once a Normal Littles Girls
Carla (Pop Culture Literary)
Magical Transformation and Character Development on Cardcaptor Sakura (OWLS January Blog Tour: "Revival"
Irina (Drunken Anime Blog)
OWLS Blog Tour – The "Revival" of the Rose Bride
Scott (Mechanical Anime Reviews)
(OWLS POST) Devilman Crybaby: A little change in character
Crimson (Crimson is Blogging)
OWLS Revival Blog Tour: Nishiura Helped with Mihashi's Revival But Ultimately It's Up to Him to Grow
Gigi (Animepalooza)
OWLS Blog Tour: The Revival of the Otome Protagonist (In Code: Realize)
Stephanie (Anime Girls NYC)
From Thug Life to Maternal Life! Michiko's "Revival" – OWLS Blog Tour
Auri (Manga Toritsukareru Koto)
Kiss and Never Cry: The Courage to Take a Failed Jump the Second Time (OWLS Blog Tour)
Shokamoka (Shokamoka's Blog of Wonders)
Sawamura Spencer Eriri and her Art of Revenge [OWLS 2018 January "Revival) Blog Tour]
Rai (Rai's Anime blog)
Clannad: The Revolving Ups and Downs of Life (OWLS 2018 "Revival" Blog Tour)
Miandro (Miandro's Side)
OWLS Blog Tour – Violet: The Struggle to change
If you are interested in joining or learning more about the OWLS check out the link below.
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Currently In Production
Preserving History One Figure At A Time
Behind The Scenes
NEW ADDITION! Welcome Gregory
Welcome Gregory
This little guy has joined the family this week.
His name is Gregory and his original partner was Lionel A. Hunt.
During the "60's" Lionel conducted children's evangelism rallies across North America and Gregory worked along his side until 1966 when he passed.
Mr. Hunt authored two books:
"Handbook on Children's Evangelism," "Mass Cild Evangelism" and "Fruitful Child Evangelism
after Mr. Hunts passing in 1966 Gregory was adopted by another children's evangelist, Ron Caya in Ontario who used Gregory in his Evangelism Ministry also.
When Mr. Caya retired he returned Gregory to the Hunt family and he was watched over by Lionels son Howard L. Hunt of Anchor Academy
a school that also works with youth.
Vintage gem
Movements: eyes, sneer and mouth
My Passion
The stories of the lives of vents and their figures are my passion and my mission is to find, secure and preserve the collections and histories of the ventriloquists and figure builders who originally bought these great characters to life.
The Transformation of Barnabus "The Misfit" Monkey is underway. Barnabus started as an original sculpt I commissioned "Max Echo" ( a young, talented, upcoming figure builder) to create for me. I have a passion for monkeys and I wanted an original pair. I love The way Max interprets characters so he was the perfect choice and he totally delivered.


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A very happy new year to you friends!
I hope that your Christmas was wonderful and that your new year is looking bright and beautiful.
This was probably one of the best Christmases I have ever had, not because of the gifts I received, but because of the deep peace we felt throughout the whole season. With this new year has come a renewed sense of purpose, exciting new ventures and a clear vision for the year ahead - all things that I thrive on!
What is new for you in 2016? What are you determining to do and not do? Some of my silly new years pledges are:
A bad habit I'd like to break // Second guessing my creative ideas.
A new skill I'd like to learn // Sewing - I cannot even tell you what a non existent seamstress I am. Like, sewing on a button is about all I've got!
A new place I'd like to visit // Canada
A book I'd like to read // Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
A letter I'm going to write // I want to write to the Queen, to thank her for her many years of public service. I wrote to her once when I was a little girl and I recently found the reply I received from one of her ladies in waiting - so special! I still remember the feeling of seeing the royal coat of arms on the paper and the envelope being addressed to me, pure magic for a girl who at the time was very interested in being a princess!
A new food I'd like to try // Artichoke
After living a little in limbo, I have realised more and more the importance of being intentional with my time. Not that this means filling my time with tons of stuff, but rather keeping tabs on what I am filling it with and making sure that I spend it well! The last couple of weeks have consisted of me geeking out, with planning and preparation for the year. Daily routines, vision and goals, mentoring, creative team development- you name it there is a list for it! And with great planning comes great stationery - yes, I'm not ashamed to say it, I heart stationery.
This is my planner of choice for all things thoughtful and wellness related. I'm developing a new love relationship with these gorgeous notebooks. Each book has a specific function - blogging, finance and everyday. If you still need some help organising and visualising your year, then there is a whole host of free printable calendars online that can help you out, this is my favourite.
I am excited about 2016 and look forward to continuing to share the journey with you. One of my more serious goals is to give time to my writing, a specific time, at least once a week. So that is what I'm doing now.
Friends, I pray that your 2016 will be full of purpose, excitement, clarity, fruitfulness and wonderful people to share it with.


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Each snow season the Klamath Basin Snow Drifters put on all sorts of events that you can be involved in. Everything from wood cutting to drag racing there are fun things going on the entire season. If you would like to learn more about snowmobiling and the community or just want to meet some fellow riders everyone is welcome to attend monthly club meetings! Click on the Event for more information!
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Earlier Event: November 14Klamath Basin Snowdrifters Meeting
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Kenyan university fails to warn of realistic terrorism drill, causing panic and death
By Yanan Wang December 1 at 6:32 AM
When gunshots rang out through Strathmore University in Nairobi Monday, students believed they were under siege. They thought immediately of Garissa, another Kenyan university, where a terrorist attack left 148 dead in April.
No voice appeared over the intercom to say, "This is a drill" — even though that's exactly what it was.
Instead, students and staff at the school frantically tried to escape. They waded through the neighboring Mbagathi River, climbed out of windows and hovered over perches on the side of the university building, looking for a way out. Esther Kindambi, a 33-year-old employee, jumped from the third floor and died.
Some 30 additional people were injured, police officials said during a press conference Tuesday morning.
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Every pregnancy comes with a rush of emotions - surprise, nervousness, excitement. But when you weren't expecting to get pregnant, you might also add "fear" or "helplessness" to that list. If you find out you're pregnant unexpectedly, you need to know what to do next and how to find help. Keep reading for our tips.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and you live near East Liverpool, Ohio, call Ava Women's Center at 844-371-4282 to learn more about your options.
Don't Panic
The most important thing to remember when you find out you're pregnant is also the simplest - don't panic. It's easy to start imagining terrible outcomes, but just take some deep breaths and do your best to stay calm. Remember that women and couples deal with pregnancy and parenting every day. You're certainly not alone, and there will always be ways to get help.
Make Sure You're Really Pregnant
You would be surprised to find out how many women start worrying about being pregnant before they've even taken a test. While a late or missed period is a common sign of being pregnant, it's not foolproof. You need to take an accurate pregnancy test to ensure you're really pregnant. At Ava Women's Center, we offer free and confidential pregnancy tests to any woman who needs one. Schedule an appointment today for yours.
See if the Pregnancy is Healthy
Once you know you're really pregnant, you also need to make sure the pregnancy is healthy and viable. An ultrasound examination can tell you whether your pregnancy is healthy and if it is growing safely in your uterus. It can also tell you the estimated gestational age of your baby and the estimated due date. This information helps you plan ahead and tells you what options are available to you.
Learn About & Consider Options
Not sure whether you're ready to be a parent? You have a few different pregnancy options you should consider. Each one has its own upsides and downsides, but you will only be able to choose one for your pregnancy.
- Parenting - Parenting is the most obvious choice, but if you aren't in a stable life situation, it can be difficult.
- Adoption Placement - Many agencies work with birth mothers to provide care and living expenses during your pregnancy. You can also control how much contact you get with your baby after the adoption is complete.
- Abortion - Many women rush to consider abortion. However, you should be aware of the mental and physical side effects that abortion methods involve.
Consider What's Holding You Back
Many women are scared when they find out they're pregnant because they don't think they're ready to parent or to support a child. It can help to consider what you think is keeping you from being a good parent. That way you can put effort into changing those things. For instance,
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- If you feel like you can't become a parent because of your school or work schedule, try looking into free or reduced-cost parenting help near you. There are a number of organizations and resources that can help you manage your schedule.
- Think you're not ready to become a parent just because it's scary or you don't have any experience? Remember that everyone feels that way at one time or another. You can always get support and learn about parenting skills from classes, groups, and online.
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It's natural to look for support and guidance when it comes to pregnancy. At Ava Women's Center, you can get assistance with every part of your pregnancy, including free pregnancy testing, free limited obstetric ultrasounds, and other options for advice and help. Call 844-371-4282 now to learn more or schedule your appointment.


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Our guide to new art shows — and some that will be closing soon.
'THE HUGO BOSS PRIZE 2016: ANICKA YI, LIFE IS CHEAP' at the Guggenheim Museum (through July 5). The ascendant artist Anicka Yi collaborates with biologists, forensic scientists and perfumers to make art that tests the boundaries of perception and personal hygiene. Her ambitious and richly philosophical Hugo Boss Prize exhibition involves human bacteria, a working ant farm and a hybrid ant-human perfume, and it seems to will into existence an enlightened art audience of the future — one that connects with art on a molecular and a metaphysical level. (Karen Rosenberg)
212-423-3500, guggenheim.org
'MAGNUM MANIFESTO' at International Center of Photography (through Sept. 3). This museum has taken a more tech-inclined tack since it moved to the Bowery last year, but its current 75-artist retrospective of photojournalism is a #TBT to its earlier days. Magnum was founded as a photographer-run commercial agency in the years after World War II, and its first members, among them Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Capa (the brother of this museum's founder), shot humanistic reportage with new, lightweight cameras. But now that everyone with a smartphone is a potential documentarian, Magnum's young members lean artsier: Alessandra Sanguinetti shoots the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, after the terrorist attack there last summer, as a nearly abstract blackout; Paolo Pellegrin documents the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean by picturing not bodies, but waves. (Jason Farago)
212-857-0000, icp.org
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2017 WHITNEY BIENNIAL at the Whitney Museum of American Art (closes on June 11). This Biennial is arguably the best in years, and perhaps the best ever in its combination of demographics, aesthetics and political urgency. Nearly half the featured artists are female, and half nonwhite. Their works reach from figure painting to virtual reality. Such realities as income inequality, racism, misogyny, immigration and violence are confronted in ways that set a high standard for social engagement sustained by formal ambition. (Roberta Smith)
212-570-3600, whitney.org


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The Form of 2005 plaque is now completed. The above photograph shows a sample of the painted finish on the plaque – featuring a detail of the stone circle 'Stonehenge' project that was completed by a group of students that year.
The completed framed plaque will be revealed on Anniversary Weekend on Saturday May 30th – at which time photographs of the finished plaque will be published online. Thank you to the representatives from the Form of 2005 for their help with this project – I am looking forward to seeing members of the Form of 2005 at the SPS Anniversary event to celebrate your new Form plaque!


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Yes, this may sound strange to you, considering we usually associate vending machines with stuffed critters, junky plastic toys, and sub-par candy, but believe it or not, there is an authentic, tangible, real-life vending machine located in Vegas where you can try to finagle the crane in just the right way and win yourself some fabulous Chanel goodies. I know, it sounds way too good to be true, but the truth is in the photograph. Thank you Rachel Zoe for posting this on your Facebook page! So cool. A trend like this with both major designers and other fashion brands could be a monumental hit. Now all we need are Marc Jacobs vending machines and we're ready to go…
Posts Tagged 'Rachel Zoe'
Need A Chanel Fix? Try A Vending Machine
Posted in Fashion Forward, Featured Designer, tagged Chanel, Rachel Zoe, Vegas, Vending Machine on January 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Rachel Zoe Captivates With Birkin & Suede Thigh Highs For A Stylish Look
Posted in Fashion Forward, Inspiration, Style of the Day, tagged Birkin Bag, Fashion Stylist, Hermes, Rachel Zoe, Style Inspiration on October 26, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Rachel Zoe, boho chic queen and one of the greatest American fashion stylists of today, is someone who inspires me because of her love
for the fashion industry as well as her impeccable style and work ethic. I absolutely love her new clothing line and the platform over-the-knee boots that she always rocks as a signature fall look is nothing short of fabulous. I stumbled upon this particular look and I had to share because it's inspirational and so feminine and ultra stylish. That jacket is to die for and those boots are mind-blowingly tall, suede, and super fashion forward. The neutral color palette that she chose for the outfit is great for fall but also very refreshing where she was able to maintain a cozy look that doesn't have to be too intense or subdued in color choice. To top it all off, that forest green Hermes Birkin bag is an undeniable show- stopper. Hello, queen of style.
The "Chanel Look"
Posted in Featured Designer, Inspiration, Style of the Day, tagged "Chanel Look", Chanel, Classy and Fabulous, Lauren Conrad, Pearls, Rachel Zoe, Tweed on October 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Lately I have been really into the "Chanel look". You know the image – dainty quilted Chanel bag with single gold chain, dark jeans cuffed at the bottom with nude or black rounded-toe heels, a pretty ruffled top with gray fitted cardigan over it, buttoned up halfway. Or, for even more Coco flair, try a boxy, tweed blazer in blush, gray, cream, or navy and make sure it has either a really fun brooch or prominent gold buttons on it. Oh, and don't forget about the string of pearls wound around the neck 2-3 times or just a plethora of pearls and pendants all mixed together. Also spring for some very chic, very big, and very dark sunglasses, some soft curls or a chic bun or loose ponytail with side-swept bangs for your hair, complete with a neutral nail.
For a more formal and dressy look, a well-tailored A-line dress that stops above the knee in a subtle shade is going to embody the look of Chanel. It never hurts to throw a skinny black belt around your waist and dress it up even more with some stunning high heels. Celebrities like Lauren Conrad and Rachel Zoe adore this look and they execute it perfectly.
I hope my preceding and also proceeding tips on looking "Chanel" help you a bit in your ultimate quest to be classy and fabulous:
- The ultimate peacoat, cropped or in a long length
- Black tights or leggings, particularly in a more sheen material
- A high-waisted skirt, and tweed never hurt anyone
- A satin top adorned with some type of bow, perhaps in satin
- A few polka dots and some ruching never hurt the Chanel image either
- A white layering jacket
- Dainty accessories
- A white button-down shirt underneath a fitted cotton sweater
- Satin or leather gloves complete with matching hat to battle the frigid New York fall and winter weather
- A fitted black blazer with dressy shorts and a tucked-in top; you never want hemlines too short
- Lastly, you need to be well coiffed and have a whole lot of sophistication
Stella McCartney Has Done It Again
Posted in Fashion Forward, Featured Designer, Style of the Day, tagged Fall Fashion, Gray Chunky Cape, net-a-porter.com, Oversized, Rachel Zoe, Stella McCartney on October 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I was watching an episode of The Rachel Zoe Project the other day and couldn't help but love the cozy Stella McCartney cape/blanket that she was wearing when gearing up to indulge in popcorn and a Twilight marathon with best pal, Joey. It seemed as though the popcorn wouldn't have tasted as good nor would the movie have been as thrilling had she not been wrapped up in that, and I can truly say that I would absolutely understand why. The oversized cape is done well by any and all designers, but I think she takes the cake in this department. There's just something about hers that make me want to be snuggled in one for days on the couch. I personally love this oversized gray one found from net-a-porter.com. It is a wool blend that is great for being casual in and around the house. It would be perfect with skinny jeans or leggings, and I love, love, love the hood on it. Anything considerably "chunky" is my kind of fall garment.
High Or Low, Rachel Zoe Knows Boots
Posted in Fashion Forward, Featured Designer, Style of the Day, tagged Ankle Bootie, Black Suede, Neiman Marcus, Over-The-Knee Boot, Rachel Zoe on September 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The new Rachel Zoe collection at Neiman Marcus is pretty impressive, particularly the shoe sub-collection. With so many chic styles to choose from, you can go from small to tall when talking in terms of boots, or settle for something in between. This studded-back platform over-the-knee boot in black suede is
nothing short of extreme. Only serious fashionistas, and daring ones at that, can confidently pull off the sexy silhouette of this stunning stiletto boot. The inverse, an ankle-high side-studded black suede bootie with a platform heel, is great for being fashion forward for fall without having to work up quite as much courage. I warn you, they're a bit pricey, but both are nothing short of fabulous.
Posted in S&H, tagged L.A.M.B. Lively, Marc Jacobs Classic Q Hillier, Piperlime, Rachel Zoe on February 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
No, for all you online and catalog shoppers, this post is not referring to shipping & handling, don't worry. It's a short way of giving you the cue for my new post category: shoes & handbags! I want to try to frequently post my favorite choices for eye-catching shoes with handbags that compliment them well, even if they're not intended to go together. I can't make it a point to post an "S&H of the Day" because between a hectic academic and work life with a relationship thrown into the mix, it's tough to post every day on things that I find that are worth talking about. Therefore, I'll do it as much as possible and the posts for them will be brief and pretty nondescript. The choices that I show you may be on the expensive side but you can always find a designer look in a knock-off version under a different brand; and by knock-off I don't mean counterfeit. There's a HUGE difference. For instance, a counterfeit bag is one that is cheap quality and made to look like a replica of say, a Chanel bag, and it's passed off as being a genuine one when it isn't. A knock-off is like mimicking an idea or design and taking a high-fashion runway look (haute couture) or other couture pieces and creations from well-known, high-end designers and imitating them for pret-a-port fashion. This is how more affordable brands and certain companies carry the mass-produced clothing and accessories that we love. It's taking a trend and making it into something that everyone can afford and enjoy without the label. Therefore, if you see an amazing new pair of springtime Louboutins with a Versace bag and you love them both but can't afford the steep price tag, you can always do some searching and find similar looks for better prices. If you have trouble finding something you're searching for, don't hesitate to email me or leave a comment and I'll help you out!
So here's my S&H worth knowing about: