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Current Concepts In Surgery For Adult-Acquired Flatfoot
Although an abundance of research into the treatment of adult-acquired flatfoot (AAF) has led to improved standardization of surgical options, discrepancies still exist in how surgeons approach stage II flatfoot. These authors offer insights into surgical management of stage II AAF with a special emphasis on medial transpositional osteotomy of the posterior calcaneus and lateral column lengthening.
Adult-acquired flatfoot (AAF) is a common musculoskeletal condition that we encounter in day-to-day practice. There have been more articles published relating to AAF in peer-reviewed journals in the past 10 years than on virtually any other topic.
Accordingly, once nebulous treatment options have become more formalized, especially with surgery. The surgical management of AAF has been enhanced by improved classification systems and advances in technology. However, in spite of this, differences exist among surgeons managing stage II AAF. These differences in surgical approaches appear to be based on geographic location, residency training, etc.
Improved classification systems are a major reason for better procedure selection in managing stage II AAF. The original classification system proposed by Johnson and Strom in 1989 described three stages of AAF that we have used to guide us in choosing procedures.1 Myerson modified this classification system to include stage IV patients who present with ankle valgus in addition to a fixed flatfoot deformity.2 Stages I, III and IV are straightforward and clearly delineate pathology at each specific stage. However, this is not the case with stage II adult-acquired flatfoot. Stage II AAF is a continuum in which surgical therapy depends on when one encounters a patient in this temporal process.
The clinical practice guidelines published by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in 2005 divided stage II AAF into early (II-A) and late (II-b) stages to clarify the specific findings associated with various stages.3 A recent classification published by Haddad and colleagues has divided stage II flatfoot into five different subcategories (A-E):4
A. hindfoot valgus;
B. flexible forefoot supinatus;
C. fixed forefoot supinatus;
D. forefoot abduction; and
E. medial ray instability.
Our surgical approach to stage II AAF is based on this contemporary classification system, which appears more practical when choosing surgical procedures to address adult-acquired flatfoot.
A Closer Look At The Management Of Stage II AAF
Virtually all patients with stage II AAF have some degree of equinus that requires posterior muscle group lengthening, which will restore calcaneal inclination and maintain a plantigrade foot following osseous realignment. We typically perform a gastrocnemius recession, which seems sufficient in most cases of stage II AAF. There are times when gastrocnemius recession may not provide an adequate amount of dorsiflexion following realignment of a rather severe deformity. However, this is rare in stage II AAF. Rather, we have found an Achilles tendon lengthening to be necessary in some cases of stage III and IV AAF when the magnitude of deformity is large.
We typically address hindfoot valgus associated with stage II AAF with a medial transpositional osteotomy of the posterior calcaneus. It has been well established that this osteotomy is effective in reducing hindfoot valgus by redirecting the coronal vector of the Achilles tendon from eversion to inversion.5-7 Although we routinely use a medial transpositional osteotomy of the posterior calcaneus to address hindfoot valgus, we rarely use the osteotomy as an isolated procedure in stage II AAF. While a medial transpositional osteotomy will have a direct effect on the subtalar joint, it has a much lesser effect on the midtarsal joint. Therefore, the majority of deformities in stage II AAF are often too severe to correct by an isolated medial transpositional osteotomy.
Vora and co-workers compared the effectiveness of the medial transpositional osteotomy of the posterior calcaneus in correcting mild versus severe flatfoot.8 They concluded that one might treat less severe AAF by a medial transpositional osteotomy whereas more severe deformities may require an additional procedure.
Bolt and colleagues compared lateral column lengthening and medial transpositional osteotomy of the posterior calcaneus for reconstruction of AAF.9 They found the rate of re-operation was twice as high for medial transpositional osteotomy. This was due to inadequate realignment. Therefore, we routinely use a medial transpositional osteotomy in conjunction with a lateral column lengthening.
What You Should Know About Lateral Column Lengthening
We prefer lateral column lengthening as our primary procedure for most cases of stage II AAF. A lateral column lengthening will reduce inversion demand on the posterior tibial tendon, reduce the Achilles force required to achieve a heel rise position, and adduct and plantarflex the midfoot relative to the hindfoot. Lengthening the lateral column also creates a "bowstringing" effect on the peroneus longus tendon, which might be responsible for clinical restoration of the longitudinal arch.10-12
One can perform a lateral column lengthening through an osteotomy of the anterior calcaneus or an interpositional bone block arthrodesis of the calcaneocuboid joint. Our preference is an anterior calcaneal osteotomy. We performed calcaneocuboid joint bone block arthrodesis from 1996 to 2001 but abandoned this procedure due to a relatively high number of complications. Furthermore, the literature has clearly shown that it is best to perform lateral column lengthening with a calcaneal osteotomy rather than a bone block arthrodesis because of the high complication rate.13-19
Emerging Insights On Fixation And Avoiding Displacement
We have used allograft as our choice of bone graft. Research has shown allograft to be an acceptable form of graft for lateral column lengthening.20-23 In a retrospective analysis of anterior calcaneal osteotomies using allograft bone, Shine and colleagues demonstrated that allograft bone was a safe and effective biomaterial for lateral column lengthening in adults.22
We fixate our lateral column lengthening procedures with one small diameter screw. We have been fixating these osteotomies over the last several years. However, the senior authors did not use fixation for this procedure in their first 25 years of practice. We place these bone grafts with a large amount of tension and displacement is unlikely. Nonetheless, fixation will secure the bone graft and diminish micromotion at the host-graft interface. Our goal with fixation is to expedite bone graft incorporation and lessen the risk of nonunion. Furthermore, surgeons must consider whether fixation of these osteotomies is the standard of care in their specific region of practice.
Dunn and Meyer evaluated displacement of the anterior process of the calcaneus after lateral column lengthening.24 They found that fixation captured a statistically significant amount of early sagittal plane displacement whereas the amount of displacement was insignificant when surgeons used no fixation. Therefore, the decision to use fixation is based on surgeon preference.
Researchers have described lateral column pain as a potential complication following lengthening and attribute this to inappropriate graft size.25-30 Graft sizing can be an intraoperative challenge and there are no guidelines for estimating the amount of lateral column lengthening necessary to reduce the deformity. We have found the magnitude of deformity and suppleness of soft tissues to be important factors that influence graft size. In the past, the senior authors would place as large a graft as possible. However, this often resulted in hindfoot stiffness and lateral column pain. These were cases in which we performed lateral column lengthening without a medial transpositional osteotomy of the posterior calcaneus. We tried to achieve complete realignment with one osteotomy.
However, with the addition of the medial transpositional osteotomy to lateral column lengthening, we can now control the amount of displacement and lengthening at both osteotomy sites. In other words, we can use a smaller size graft for the lateral column lengthening by increasing the displacement at the medial transpositional osteotomy site. The risk of lateral column pain diminishes with a smaller size bone graft. We also test the amount of remaining eversion following graft placement. We will move to a smaller graft size if eversion is severely limited.
We also use trial wedges when ascertaining graft size. One can take the tritarsal complex through a range of motion after the wedge is in place to evaluate remaining eversion. Additionally, we obtain intraoperative images to evaluate realignment with the wedge in place. Placement of the trial wedges, however, can weaken the osteotomy but this is not an issue when one is using fixation. In addition to evaluating the clinical position of the foot and range of motion, we often obtain intraoperative images with simulated weightbearing to confirm restoration of angular relationships.
The combination of lateral column lengthening and medial transpositional osteotomy is enough to restore transverse plane deformity in most cases of stage II AAF. However, there are times when severe medial column instability may result in residual transverse deformity, even after lateral column lengthening and medial transpositional osteotomy. Image intensification will demonstrate the talar head to be only partially covered by the navicular in these cases. We will add a naviculocuneiform arthrodesis to help restore transverse plane alignment. The naviculocuneiform arthrodesis will improve talonavicular subluxation, address forefoot supinatus and impart stability to the medial column.31-33
Evaluating And Managing Forefoot Supinatus And First Ray Instability
We proceed to evaluate forefoot supinatus following the restoration of transverse plane alignment. Forefoot supinatus can be supple or fixed. The naviculocuneiform arthrodesis is our procedure of choice for fixed forefoot supinatus. Sagittal plane correction occurs by a combination of plantar rotation of the cuneiforms and wedge resection. We employ an opening wedge cuneiform osteotomy to address a supple forefoot supinatus. The medial cuneiform osteotomy is effective at reducing forefoot supinatus and restoring medical column stability.25,33 This procedure is technically simple and has a low complication rate.
We also take a critical look at first ray instability, especially when forefoot supinatus is absent. Patients with first ray instability are at risk for developing lateral forefoot overload following lateral column lengthening and medial transpositional osteotomy of the posterior calcaneus. These patients will develop symptoms when they resume their normal activity level. We perform an opening wedge cuneiform osteotomy to impart first ray stability in this group of patients. This procedure restores first ray weightbearing and restores balance to the forefoot, thereby offloading the lateral column. First tarsometatarsal arthrodesis is also an option in these patients.
Essential Pointers On Soft Tissue Reconstruction
We perform soft tissue reconstruction last. This occurs through a medial incision directed over the posterior tibial tendon. Explore the posterior tibial tendon and repair it as necessary. Consider a flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendon transfer when the posterior tibial tendon is severely degenerated and tendinosis is pronounced. We usually perform tenodesis of the flexor digitorum longus to the navicular with a biotenodesis screw.
In the past, we would routinely transfer the flexor digitorum longus for stage II AAF. However, we now perform fewer flexor digitorum longus tendon transfers and preserve this tendon whenever possible. Realignment is the most important factor relative to outcome. Adequate realignment will support the medial soft tissues (spring ligament, posterior tibial tendon, etc.) and prevent attenuation over the long term. The pathomechanics of a preexisting flatfoot likely contribute to dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon.34-36
Arrangio and Salathe conducted a biomechanical analysis of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, medial transpositional osteotomy and flexor digitorum longus transfer in AAF.38 They concluded that flexor digitorum longus transfer did little when they combined it with a medial displacement osteotomy with regard to reducing load on the medial column of the foot. However, the osteotomy itself greatly reduced the load.
DiDomenico and colleagues performed a retrospective study of 34 patients with stage II AAF who had surgery without a flexor digitorum longus transfer.39 They noted statistically significant changes in structural realignment and concluded that surgeons can avoid flexor digitorum longus transfer without compromising the outcome when surgically treating stage II AAF. Therefore, we focus primarily on osseous reconstruction to address stage II AAF and secondarily on soft tissue reconstruction.
In Summary
Surgical management of stage II adult-acquired flatfoot is important in preventing progression of the deformity, adaptation of the osseous and soft tissue structures, end-stage arthritis and ankle malalignment. The surgical approach and procedure selection should be based on the pathology one encounters at any given time. Surgeons should be familiar with a set of procedures that address all pathological components of stage II AAF.
Dr. Catanzariti is the Director of Residency Training and the Chair of the Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Mendicino is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon at Pinnacle Orthopedics Associates in Salisbury, N.C. He is a Fellow and Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Hentges is a second-year foot and ankle surgery resident in the Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh.
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Megan Callahan, a registered dietitian at the Shawnee Hy-Vee, explains NuVal, one of the nutritional scoring systems grocery chains are using to help customers buy healthier products.
Q: What is NuVal?
A: It's a system that scores each food product on a scale of 1 to 100, with the scores displayed on shelf tags. The higher the NuvaVal score, the healthier the product is for you.
Q: How does it work?
A: In general, ingredients like sugar and unhealthy fats lower the score, while healthy nutrients like omega-3 raise it. Also, fewer ingredients generally mean a higher score. All fresh produce, for instance, scores above 90.
Q: Why was NuVal developed?
A: It's an easier way to shop. When customers look at nutrition labels, they don't know what to look at. Do you look at the sodium? Sugar? Total calories? Fat level? NuVal uses an algorithm that summarizes more than 30 different nutritional facts in a single number. And it was developed by an independent team of nutrition and medical experts, so you don't have to worry about any company buying in to make their products look better.
Q: Can it help you lose weight?
A: It's not the total answer for weight loss. But it can help you make healthier choices within categories.
Q: What are some NuVal surprises?
A: One example would be the dried cranberries people might want to add to a salad. Because of the sugar added, their NuVal score is a 3. You might want to use raisins instead; they score an 87. Another surprise is Jif reduced fat peanut butter. Because of the sodium, sugar and carbohydrates, it gets a 7. Jif regular peanut butter scores a 20.
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Between now and late February, we are recruiting recent master's and Ph.D. graduates from PSU and more than 30 other participating universities across the U.S. Once chosen, through a highly competitive process, an estimated 10-15 Fellows will enroll as post-baccalaureate students at PSU, and then be placed with participating sponsors for a 12-month Fellowship.
It's an exceptional opportunity for the Fellows to continue their education, while exploring how best to start a public service career here in Oregon. And from our experience with the existing Oregon Fellows Program, involving 10-week stints mid-way through their degree program, many Fellows already have long-standing Oregon ties, and are eager to return to this great State.
For Sponsors it's also an exceptional opportunity to work with talented men and women who are on track for strong public leadership careers. Since PSU is responsible for paying participants a stipend, Sponsors are able to participate in the program through an intergovernmental agreement with the Center.
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On the New Mexico chile trail, pepper nirvana
I recently spent three days in chile heaven, working the Hatch Valley in southern New Mexico.
For the next five days, culminating on Sunday, when The Denver Post's Travel section features the story I wrote on Hatch, you'll find posts right here on chile-driven meals.
My first night was spent in Las Cruces, where I ventured to the old village of Mesilla for dinner at La Posta, which sits on the former Butterfield Stage Line.
It might be the only restaurant in the Land of Enchantment with a parrot aviary in the lobby. (Yes, the cage is far away from the dining area, kitchen and waiter paths.)
The place is kind of gaudy, kind of kitschy and all kinds of good. One fine way to go is the stacked enchilada plate, pictured, with red and green chile. (For folks from Out East, you ask for "Christmas.") New Mexican enchiladas come in two versions, stacked and rolled. I asked for the carne adovada on mine, tender morsels of roasted pork marinated in red chile sauce. Yum.
If you go, La Posta is at 2410 Calle de San Albino in Mesilla, which abuts Las Cruces. 575-524-3524.


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NBA: Pistons deal Ben Gordon to Bobcats
DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons traded guard Ben Gordon and a future first-round draft choice to the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday for swingman Corey Maggette, shedding about $15 million in salary.
Gordon averaged 12.5 points last season, including a 45-point outing at Denver in which he tied his own NBA record by making nine 3-pointers without a miss. The NBA's Sixth Man of the Year in 2005 with Chicago spent three disappointing seasons in Detroit, averaging 12.4 points.
By trading the former UConn star with two years and about $25 million left on his contract, the Pistons saved $15 million, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because terms had not been announced.
Maggette was limited to 32 games last season because of injuries, averaging 15 points. The 13-year veteran, in the final year of his contract, has averaged 16.2 points in his career.
The move comes one day after coach Mike Dunlap said the Bobcats needed to add a 3-point shooter.
"With this trade, we have acquired two things we covet in our plan to build this team," said Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins. "By acquiring a young and proven talent in Ben Gordon and a future first-round draft pick, we have both addressed our need for three-point shooting and acquired an additional asset to help continue to improve our team in the future."
Charlotte will get the Pistons' first-round pick next year if they make the playoffs for the first time since 2009, the person said. If Detroit is in the 2013 draft lottery, it will keep the first-round pick if it is within the first eight selections overall. The first-round pick the Pistons owe the Bobcats from the deal would then be protected only if it is No. 1 overall in 2015 and it is unprotected in 2016.
An eight-year NBA veteran, Gordon will join another UConn All-American, Kemba Walker, in Charlotte. He has played in 594 career NBA games for the Bulls and Pistons, with averages of 16.5 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 29.9 minutes per game.
He has shot 43.6 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. He's an 86 percent career free throw shooter. His career 3-point percentage currently ranks 12th among active players and 21st in NBA history, while his career free throw percentage ranks 10th among active players and 31st all-time.
The 6-foot-3 Gordon was initially selected by the Bulls out of Connecticut with the third overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. He signed with the Pistons during the 2009 offseason, part of a makeover that also included the addition of Charlie Villanueva. Detroit has not made the playoffs since then, and Gordon hasn't come close to the 20.7-point average of his final season in Chicago.
The Pistons are now rebuilding around young players like Greg Monroe and Brandon Knight. They cut ties with Richard Hamilton before last season, and now Gordon leaves after starting only 21 games in 2011-12.
Those two departures leave Detroit with a bit less of a logjam on the perimeter. Knight was drafted in the first round last year, and with Rodney Stuckey also in the backcourt, Gordon came off the bench more often than not last season.
Maggette was acquired by the Bobcats on June 23, 2011, as part of a three-team trade in which the Bobcats received Maggette from Milwaukee and the draft rights to Bismack Biyombo from Sacramento, in exchange for sending Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston and the draft rights to Tobias Harris to Milwaukee.
Gordon was slated to earn base $12.4 million next season and $13.2 million in 2013-14, which immediately makes him the highest-paid player on the Bobcats roster.
Charlotte has the second pick in Thursday's draft after a 7-59 season. Gordon could give the Bobcats some much-needed outside shooting. They shot an NBA-worst 29.5 percent from 3-point range last season.


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Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the parents of a fallen U.S. Army captain, don't want an apology from Donald Trump.
The couple expressed their discontent with the Republican presidential candidate's remarks, including Trump's own defense for his comments on his sacrifices during an appearance on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews.
"His answer defines him," said Khizr Khan. "Any decent American listening to that understands how he is defining sacrifice. That is not the definition of sacrifice."
The Khans called Trump's actions "disappointing, void of empathy and of moral compass."
The couple agreed that the best apology for Trump's actions would be for his supporters to repudiate him.
"We don't need any apology from him; we are beyond those apologies," Khan said. "We were promised that he would pivot and change and he will not do that."


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jeaninejodoin necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 94 diseños de 13 diseñadores freelance.
Women On The Run
6-week running clinics for women.
Women On The Run consists of three different level exercise groups for women who have always wanted to run but never thought they could.
Beginning with Walking Clinics, continuing with Learn To Run Clinics and ending with our Advanced Running Clinics, there is something for every fitness level. We embrace family and encourage moms to bring their babes along for the ride! We also now offer complementing services to help women attain their goals in fitness and in life.
We are toddlers in the world of business, just finishing our first year, and have thus far been doing our own marketing, and relying heavily on Vistaprint and their templates, which have been great, but unfortunately allows room for others to use the same template, thus confusing potential clients.
We are all about living sustainably, lessening our carbon footprint. We encourage good health as opposed to weight loss.
We are targeting women who'd like to get in shape, who'd like to learn to run, to like to be healthy and happy. They don't necessarily have to be mothers, however babies are welcome.
We're looking for something organic and free flowing, feminine but not girly. We are young but love the old (mid-century Eames, or Herman Miller style, Danish inspired furniture are some of our favorites) but you don't have to follow that genre of design if you don't want to. We run in the city (downtown in fact) so something hip and urban would be fitting.
We'd like it to have it maybe have an inspirational air to it; something that women would purchase if it were screen printed on a shirt, or hat.
We're hoping that once we have a logo we can move forward with our branding, which may potentially lead to more work for you with regards to website, and marketing materials.
You can visit our website: http://www.womenontherun.net for more information about our baby (business).
Attached is an example of what we have been using up to date. Again, it's a free template, and thus is used by many home-based businesses, so we'd like to be free from it, although we do like it.
Thank You so much in advance for your help and your talent. I'm very excited to see your creative juices flow!
Peace & Good Health to you my friends.
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China indicts U.S., British corporate investigators
BEIJING — Chinese authorities have formally indicted two corporate investigators, an American and Briton, for allegedly illegally obtaining and selling private information.
The official Xinhua News Agency said Monday it is the first time foreigners have faced such charges in China.
It said that prosecutors in Shanghai filed charges against British investigator Peter Humphrey and his wife Yu Yingzeng, a U.S. citizen, at the city's No. 1 Intermediate People's Court.
The move paves the way for the couple to stand trial.
The couple's arrest last year coincided with a Chinese investigation of accusations British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline paid bribes to doctors and officials to use its medications.
Glaxo said it hired Yu and Humphrey last year to investigate a security breach involving a top manager.
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Here is the goal problem to solve. I have an application that I have to create for a photographer who wants a client to be able to check his availability. Here is how is should work:
The photographer has a simple data entry page (completed) which he enters numeric data into a MySQL database using the following fields:
Month: numeric, 2 digits
Day: Numeric, 2 digits
Year: Numeric, 4 digits
Very simple on that end. This is completed tested and is working. I admittedly used the commands in dreamweaver to make this quickly and easily.
Now, what I am working on creating and not having a ton of luck on, using dreamweaver cs3, I need to create the search for the client to use.
The search should actually work backwards. When the user enters the data, and the data is FOUND in the database, it should return a "sorry, not available" message.
If the data is NOT FOUND, then it should return a message and a FORM that the user can fill out which will only send an email to the photographer.
The client is not to manipulate the database in any except for searching.
How would I start to create this in dreamweaver? I am a newbie at this stuff, I am "saavy" and can learn but need some mentoring here to get going. Anyone willing to try to give me a hand?
Thanks for the time you have taken to read this, I am looking forward to your responses.


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Jon Jasper is an avid canyoneer, hiker, and caver who spends most of his time touring about southern Utah. Jon is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio but now resides in St George, Utah.
Jon started creating full view panoramic photos in spring of 2008. Since then he has created well over a hundred panoramic photos. His full collection of panoramas and other photo galleries can be viewed at jonjasper.com.


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Erik And Paul Hansen Prove They Can Build A Sled
Paul and Erik Hansen are the owners of Resilience, this classic but contemporary '52 Buick custom, but they are just part of the team responsible for the creation of the car. The father-and-son enthusiasts made a big splash about 5 years ago with a '32 Ford roadster nicknamed Sedeuced. That car was a huge success, starting with its premier appearance at the 2004 Detroit Autorama (where it was a Great 8 finalist for the Ridler Award). The roadster was invited to the Fresno Autorama a few weeks later, and was named America's Most Beautiful Roadster at the Grand National Roadster Show in 2005.
Blackie Gejeian has been a hot rodder since the Forties. He has personally selected the cars for his invitation-only Fresno Autorama for 50 years. When the Hansens won the Street Rod Sweepstakes Award with Sedeuced in 2004, Blackie told them, "Do yourself a favor, don't build another roadster. Build a sled. You've proven that you know how to build a hot rod. It'd be interesting to see what you can do with a custom."
Blackie's advice made an impression on the Hansens. Erik told us he's always been a fan of lead sleds and early customs, and his dad Paul said they both were inspired by some of the customs built in the early days by Dick Bertolucci and Harry Westergard. They were also impressed by some of the customs being built currently by Tim and Carrie Strange.
Tim and Carrie are the owners of Strange Motion Rod & Custom Construction in Cambridge, Illinois, and are well-known for their award-winning cars. One custom they'd never completed was a '52 Buick Riviera they'd started in the late Nineties. The build-up had been going well until the owner's wife found out how much money he was spending, and the project came to a sudden halt.
The Hansens and the Stranges had met a few years before, and when Erik and Paul found out about the abandoned Buick project, they called Tim. Fortunately, Tim was still eager to finish the car and was able to convince the owner to sell it. By the fall of 2007, the Buick was back at Strange Motion, ready for some attention. The project really got rolling in January of 2008 at the Grand National Roadster Show when the Hansens, the Stranges, and Brian Stupski got together in person and started putting together ideas for the project.
Brian Stupski is an illustrator and designer (and occasional R&C contributor), and has worked with Tim on previous projects. Paul calls Brian "the translator" of the five-person team-the one who could "take the concepts and translate them into something that could be seen in a drawing and applied to the car." Brian's concept illustration of the Riviera appeared in this magazine in April 2009 as "Dream Car of the Month," and the finished car, the result of a collaboration of five people, doesn't deviate very far from Brian's artwork.
"We wanted to pay homage to the customs of the Fifties," Erik explained. "We tried to give it the flow and old-style flair of 50 years ago, without denying that we're in 2009-and, hopefully, have a car that will be just as cool 50 years into the future." If there's one word that defines that concept, it's resilience.
Rod & Custom Feature Car
Erik & Paul Hansen
Discovery Bay, California
1952 Buick Riviera
The crew at Strange Motion boxed and smoothed the stock frame, and Z'ed the 'rails 7 inches in the front to give the Riv the same low stance as in Brian Stupski's concept sketch. A custom trans crossmember was built to emulate the look of an old cast piece. Attention to detail included chroming the suspension components, which include custom tubular A-arms and Mustang II spindles, and an Air Ride Technologies triangulated four-link locating a Ford rearend with 3.56:1 gears. Air Ride ShockWave air springs were added to the front and rear. The Buick is steered via a manual rack, and stopped by GM front discs and Ford rear drums with a Corvette master cylinder and Kugel under-dash booster.
Erik said, "I challenge you to find another 500ci Cadillac with six deuces." In addition to making that unusual combination work, the idea was to create the impression of a Sixties-era speedboat engine. The '70 Cadillac mill was machined and assembled by Auto Rons in Davenport, Iowa. A custom intake manifold was fabricated to handle half a dozen Barry Grant Demon 98 two-barrels. Erik said it was his idea. Paul said he wondered if they could get all six of 'em running; they did. The valve covers are handmade, as are the custom headers with old-time water-jacket-style manifolds to continue the marine theme. A handbuilt front bracket mounts the Powermaster PowerGEN alternator (intended to resemble a generator) and electronic distributor (intended to resemble a magneto) and the A/C compressor on the driver side. Allstar Performance provided the aluminum radiator. A Flowmaster U-Fit exhaust kit runs 21/2-inch pipes into Flowmaster mufflers. Bowler Performance Transmissions in Lawrenceville, Illinois, assembled the Turbo 400 automatic, with a B&M floor-mounted shifter and shift kit, connected to a Denny's Driveshaft Service driveshaft.
Body & Paint
The amount of sheetmetal work on the '52 Riviera body by Strange Motion is obvious, but many of the details are not. Shaving the portholes and the majority of the trim pieces and adding '53 Buick Special trim is just the beginning. The toothy stock grille was replaced by a '51 Olds grille bar, V-cut to fit the contours of the nose. The '52 bumper was retained but modified to fit and frenched in. The quarters and doors were completely reshaped; front fenders were sectioned 11/2 inches and fitted with Jeep Liberty headlights. The trunk was reskinned with '51 Buick sheetmetal. The finned design of the '54 Merc taillights was carried over into the quarters and '55 Pontiac rear bumpers as exhaust ports.
The top was chopped and swapped for the top from a '48 Buick Jetback four-door sedan, which was shortened 16 inches, narrowed 31/2 inches at the A-pillars and widened 81/2 in the rear with new C-pillars.
The color was a critical decision, made by Erik, Paul, and Tim standing outdoors in the sunlight with paint sample books, and debating at length. Ultimately, everybody agreed on Blazing Copper, a DuPont Hot Hues color. Tim shot the car, using the same paint on the interior, but with a satin finish in contrast to the high-gloss exterior. The same technique was used when shooting the Amber Ecstasy. It's glossy on the frame, but satiny under the hood.
Wheels & Tires
The 18-inch custom rims were designed by Tim Strange and Brian Stupski as a modern interpretation of classic GM 8-lug wheels. Greening Auto Company in Cullman, Alabama, CNC-machined the 18×8 rollers with 5 inches of backspacing. Low-key copper 'striping and custom center caps with Resilience badges, created by Motorhead Jewelry in Louisville, Kentucky, finish the look. The low-profile street/racing tires are P235/45R18 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW radials.
Attention is immediately drawn to the full custom dash, another collaboration between Tim and Brian. The center instrument pod monitors mph, revs, oil, volts, fuel, and water temperature, and was styled after vintage clocks, radios, and other appliances. Classic Instruments came on board to make it actually work, with juice delivered via a Painless Performance wiring kit. The '59 Olds steering wheel was sent to Australia to be redone with a swirl finish by Pearlcraft, before being adapted to an ididit tilt column. The custom console houses the controls for the Hot Rod Air A/C system; vents in the sides continue the '54 Merc taillight theme. Ross Johnson and Greg Bloomberg installed the hidden Custom Autosound stereo with a 10-disc CD changer and Kicker amplifier and speakers.
The front and rear buckets are extensively re-formed '59 Oldsmobile convertible seats, covered in two-tone Ultraleather by Krist Kustoms in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Carrie Strange completed the rest of the upholstery work. The window cranks are from a '41 Buick. Dome and kick panel lights came out of a '52 Hudson.


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U.S. Birth Rate Hits Record Low
[National Journal] The U.S. birth rate dropped to its lowest level since the beginning of the Great Depression, led by a drop among immigrants, according to a report data released Thursday by the Pew Research Center.
In 2011, the overall birth rate was 63.2 per 1,000 women of childbearing age, the lowest since at least 1920, Pew reported, citing numbers from the National Center for Health Statistics. The birth rate reached 122.7 in 1957, the peak of the Baby Boom. After the mid-1970s, the birth rate stabilized at about 65 to 70 births per 1,000 women annually, until the beginning of the Great Recession.
Since 2007, both the U.S. birth rate (the number of live births per 1,000 women ages 15-44) and the number of births have dropped significantly, according to the report.
Overall, the birth rate declined 8 percent from 2007 to 2010. Among U.S.-born women, the birth rate dropped 6 percent. The decline among foreign-born women was 14 percent. Among Mexican women, the birth rate fell even more, to 23 percent.
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Addressing a pope question The following appeared in the Sound Off column on Sunday, March 31, 2013: 'I have a question regarding the new Pope. I read his parents moved to Argentina right after World War II. I thought Argentina was where the Nazis went to avoid prosecution. Which side of the war was Argentina on? Or did it side with the Catholic church at that time and turn its back on the Jewish people?'
It is a documented fact that the United States government allowed many Nazis to get to Argentina to avoid arrest. Others were brought to the United States to work in our Defense Department. One other fact: The United States reduced the immigration quotas for Jews during World War II, thus keeping large numbers of Jewish refugees out.
Following Kristalnacht (1938), the Vatican took steps to find refuge for Jews and at the outbreak of the war, local bishops were instructed to assist those in need. Catholic institutions across Europe were opened as shelter for Jews during the Nazi Holocaust and the institutions of the Vatican itself were employed in this purpose. Pius XII allowed the national hierarchies of the Church to assess and respond to their local situation under Nazi rule, but himself established the Vatican Information Service to provide aid to, and information about, war refugees and saved thousands of Jewish lives by directing the church to discreetly provide aid to Jews.
Jeno Levai, the leading Jewish historian on the Holocaust, said that the Pope spoke out whenever his word would save lives. Pinchas Lapide, a senior government official with access to the archives at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial in Israel, has demonstrated that the papal relief and rescue program saved 860,000 Jewish lives, more than all other agencies together, governmental or international.
The chief Rabbi of Rome, Israel Zolli, reported to all who would listen that he became a Catholic convert after World War II after he had witnessed how the Vatican protected Jews from the gas chambers. He took the name Eugenio for his baptism after Pius XII. At one time, Pope Pius XII had 3,000 Jews living in his summer residence at Castle Gondolfo. He issued forged baptismal certificates to certify the Jews as being Christians and helped them escape from Nazi held territory.
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Packer fans, there is an enemy on the horizon far greater than any you have ever seen. This man is not a member of the Rams and most definitely not Adrian Peterson. Nay, this man is more dangerous than the evil love-child of Darth Vader, Freddy Krueger, Norman Bates, Keyser Soze, and Gozer the Gozerian, (the Goze is freaky like that). This man is not a member of the Axis of Evil and probably isn't a member of Al Queda…I say probably because I can't be sure, and even if I was, I'm not authorized to share that information with you, need to know basis and all that. He may not be on the FBI's most wanted list, but he has made Wisconsin's persona non grata list in my book. And, you all know how important my lists are.
This dastardly human, who may or may not be a mixed-breed Bears/Vikings combo fan, is Charlie Radtke, owner of Phoenix Marketing Group of Milwaukee. My motto has always been never trust someone in marketing and that seems to hold true…once again. You see, Charlie Radtke has plans to change the Green Bay Packer logo into some gross, bastard-child logo that includes a "B" presumably from "Bay", but it could signify "bastard," no one knows. Combining these letters into a new logo would be comparable to combining Nickelback, Creed, John Mayer, The Jonas Brothers, and the Eagles into a supergroup for a Christmas Album. Just imagining that made me decide not the celebrate Christmas this year….and I LOVE presents.
Lucky for us, no one really cared, that is until something called Jim Stingl returned his call and gave a level of credence to this whack-job, although I'm not sure what level of credence the Opinion section of the Journal Sentinel really gives anyone (I'm actually probably giving it more by writing about it here at The Ranter). Radtke claims he doesn't "want to see torches and pitchforks, angry villagers". Well, Charlie, there's an easy fix to that, shut your mouth, delete/burn/bury your designs, and disappear for awhile.
On a positive note, the designs are so awful that a drunk eight year-old could have done them with an Apple IIe, so I think we are safe from any uniform changes in the near future. However, people like Charlie are dangerous in that they can work in secret, behind the scenes and suddenly there is an ugly "G-B" on the helmet of Cullen Jenkins. You think I'm paranoid? Ha! Ron Wolf thought about changing the uniforms (then came to his senses). Also, I must remind you: never underestimate the power of the vocal minority…Prohibition and the Patriot Act are prime examples.
Please practice constant vigilance, Packer fans. Constant vigilance.
Friday, September 25, 2009
The Alert Level is Green and Gold
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That scares me. Remember the Marquette GOLD anyone?? How 'bout the Milwaukee Admirals logo change?? Fricken marketing. Simpler is better - how many brands can stake claim to a single letter of the alphabet? The "G" stands for Greatness. Why water than down with an extra "B"? Idiots.ReplyDelete
Never underestimate the stupidity of people. Never.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 17, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Very enlightening and beneficial to someone whose been out of the circuit for a long time.ReplyDelete
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Police have just released the 911 calls from the massive foggy pileup along I-10 outside of Houston on Thanksgiving Day that claimed 140 cars and two lives. In the two (of many) tapes you can hear the underlying panic as the pileup continued.
An initial crash during the dense fog on Thanksgiving Day morning led to a chain reaction that sent around 90 individuals to local hospitals. Trucks landed on cars, which slammed into other trucks, which hit other cars. A couple in a Chevy Suburban were crushed to death by a tractor trailer.
As with most pileups, there wasn't a single moment when all the cars collided with one another, but rather a slow collection of much smaller collisions as drivers couldn't see the disabled cars right in front of them.
The second caller in the tape below cries out to the 911 operator that "things are still hitting me" even after the initial crash.
It's a sad reminder that you're sometimes better off waiting out the fog than trying to drive through it. (Hat tip to GridlockGoddess!)
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The Accounting Historians Journal Vol. 19, No. 1 June 1992
Charles W. Wootton EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY and Carel M. Wolk UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN
Abstract: This paper examines the growth and changing role of the accounting profession in the United States from 1900 to 1990 with special emphasis on "Big Eight" accounting firms. Major political, economic, and social events of the period and their influence on the accounting profession are analyzed. Each decade is examined in turn, and the historical consequences of the decade on "Big Eight" ac-counting firms in total and individually are presented.
The beginning of the Twentieth Century marked the begin-ning of public accounting as a profession for several reasons. In 1896, the State of New York passed a law restricting the use of the title "Certified Public Accountant" to those passing a state examination. This law was soon followed by similar laws in other states. The establishment of a required examination pro-vided accountants with a more professional image, similar to the one provided lawyers by the bar examination. Furthermore, these laws helped ensure a market for the services of those pass-ing the examination. The responsibility of many accounting firms expanded beyond merely handling bankruptcies and liqui-dations to auditing client financial statements. By 1900, six of the firms that would become "The Big Eight" had been founded. The establishment, survival and growth of these CPA firms, as well as the profession as a whole, was due to the rapid industri-alization at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. During this time, the corporate form of ownership began its rise to promi-nence, along with a corresponding separation of management and ownership. Previts and Merino [1979, p. 129] emphasize the importance of these changes in A History of Accounting in America'. "Perhaps the most important development, in retro-spect, for the emergence of the public accounting profession, was the rise of financial capitalism."


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With most beauty products, healthy choices become clearer after a scan of the ingredients. But tiny tubes of lip balm, and their equally tiny labels, can make this difficult. To avoid putting unwanted dyes, petroleum products, and preservatives near your mouth, mix up a batch of balm yourself. It's surprisingly easy, and the results beat many store-bought salves. Add peppermint and eucalyptus oils to heal a chapped kisser, or opt for a soothing vanilla- and rose-scented version. Either way, you'll have lip-softening relief right in your pocket.
Lip Balm How-To
Makes 4 tins, 1/2 ounce each
1 tablespoon beeswax pearls (also called pellets or pastilles)
1 tablespoon pure shea butter
2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
10-15 drops essential oils
Melt beeswax, shea butter, and almond oil together in the top of a double boiler or in a heat-safe bowl set over a pot of simmering water; stir continuously with a whisk. Once the ingredients are liquefied, remove them from heat. Whisk in essential oils. Working quickly, transfer the liquid to a measuring cup or a container with a pour spout and then divide it among four 1/2-ounce lip balm tins. Let balms cool completely until solid, about 20 minutes. Store in a cool, dry place.
Variation: Peppermint-Eucalyptus Lip Balm
Use 6 drops of peppermint essential oil and 4 drops of eucalyptus essential oil.
Variation: Vanilla-Rose Lip Balm
Use 10 drops of rose oil, also called rose otto, and 5 drops of vanilla oil, also known as vanilla absolute.


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BREAKING THE MOLD a two-week online workshop april 29th - may 13th space is limited registration details below
some topics that will be discussed are: inspiration creativity thinking outside the box finding your style creating strong images building a strong portfolio
participants will receive the following: an honest and intimate look into my photography daily, interactive communication assignments followed by feedback an inspirational e-book
details for early registration: 1. this workshop is held via the bloom form & therefore, all participants MUST BE bloom forum members. if interested in registering for this two-week online workshop but are not a yet a member of bloom, you can join the forum (for 3, 6 or 12 months), by clicking the bloom logo below... 2. once a bloom member, you can register in the bloom forum, here: Bloom News section under Mini Workshop Information 3. the workshop will run from monday, april 29th - may 13th, with daily posts and interaction 4. price: $225.00. 5. the private workshop information will be available for one month after the workshop ends. 6. there is also a private facebook group for all past breaking the mold participants, to continue interacting and sharing with one another.
and here's what a few former breaking the mold participants had to say when the workshop was done:
I am sad that our time has come to an end in your new workshop 'Breaking the Mold'. I have enjoyed it immensely.
We so often second-guess our instincts and I have learned lately that mine are very loud and rarely go away. It is funny too, I don't often shy away from it, unless there is fear involved – fear of rejection, fear of not being validated, fear of moving forward, fear of dwelling too much on the past, fear of trying something new, fear of the competition. Your workshop has not only validated me, my strengths, my weaknesses, but it also brought my journey to a whole other level. I hope that I will continue to adapt and transform and ask myself all the questions you asked of us in your workshop. It was fast moving, made me reflect and helped me see things way more clearly. That is a gift.
There are very few people in my life who have truly given me inspiration, made me want to move forward and try something new. But you sure have! You have allowed me to let loose and share in a comfortable and giving environment. You were warm, generous and giving!!! I so appreciated all your candor. In our short two weeks, you have definitely given me confidence, helped me make sense of the issues and doubts I have been feeling for awhile and made me want to be a better me, for my clients and for my family and friends. Everyone needs that someone to get you "unstuck". Your words, your exercises for us, and your explanation of your own photography has heightened my love and passion for photography so much more than I ever thought possible. - SARA
i'm so sad that our workshop is over, but i just wanted to take a minute to send you a quick note. this was the very first workshop i have ever taken, i had no real expectations. i can tell you that the last three weeks were unlike anything i thought i would experience in a photography workshop… it was almost like therapy for me, really! i am self taught, and have struggled with the mentality that i'm not up to par because i don't have the piece of paper to prove that i deserve to be here. i finally think i'm starting to see that i don't need to be technically perfect to be great at what i do. really, i could ramble on forever but i really just wanted to say thank you! thank you for helping me believe in myself, for bringing so much passion and inspiration to me in a short time and thank you for taking the time to teach us all and for being you!! i have never really surrounded myself with a group of my peers, it's been an amazing ride. – Lila
I can't thank you enough for your amazing workshop. It went above and beyond anything I had ever expected. I came into the workshop hoping to learn more about photography, I never dreamed of the personal journey it would take me on or the growth I would have. I have come away appreciating my vision as an artist and not worrying about others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so open and honest. I have grown leaps and bounds and look forward to continuing to grow even more. - STEPHANIE


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Tony Abbott has predicted that the inquiry into institutional responses to child sexual abuse will be "best-funded royal commission in Australia history" after conceding that the inquiry had underspent its budget last year.
As the commission insisted it had enough funding to perform its work, advocates expressed alarm that money had been redirected to the "pink batts" royal commission into the Rudd government's home insulation scheme and concern that the inquiry might fail to meet increasing demand from abuse victims to be heard.
"At the moment, it seems to be adequately resourced, but the main game here will be for governments to appropriately resource the royal commission to finish its job," said Francis Sullivan, chief executive of the Truth, Justice and Healing Council of the Catholic Church.
The inquiry is expected next month to seek an extension beyond its December 2015 wind-up date, with Attorney-General George Brandis saying any request, and that additional resources that will be required, will be "fully and properly considered".
Senator Brandis also revealed that the separate royal commission into the former government's home insulation scheme was likely to come in about $4 million under its $20 million budget in August.
Mr Abbott told Parliament on Wednesday the government had budgeted $377 million for work of the royal commission on child sexual abuse until mid-2016, signalling an extension would be granted.
"I would be fairly confident that by the time it is finished, this would be well and truly the best-funded royal commission in Australia's history," he said.
The secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, Roger Wilkins, has confirmed that $6.7 million in savings from the child sexual abuse inquiry's budget last year were redirected to the home insulation royal commission.
But Mr Wilkins told a Senate estimates committee hearing that "there should be no suggestion that funding was taken away from the child abuse royal commission that it needed".
Confirming a report in Fairfax Media on Wednesday, Mr Wilkins said $4 million was saved when a "capital fit-out" for the commission came in under budget, and $2.7 million was underspent on the legal costs of government witnesses.
Child abuse survivors reacted angrily to the redirection of funds, with Nicky Davis from the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests saying members were devastated by the decision.
"We feel it's absolutely appalling that the Attorney General considers the child abuse royal commission a piggy bank to be raided," she said.
Caroline Carroll, chair of the Alliance for Forgotten Australians, which advocates for those who suffered abuse while in institutional or out-of-home care, described the diversion of funding as a "slap in the face" for survivors.
Slater & Gordon senior public liability lawyer, Barrie Woollacott expressed "deep concern" that funds had been redirected from the commission's budget.
But the royal commission's chief executive officer, Janette Dines, who announced on Tuesday she will leave her position on 6 June, told the hearing the call on the government to support witnesses had been less than expected because many were supported by institutions.
"In our experience, the current budget estimates are generous and are sufficient to meet the anticipated need," she said.
Mr Sullivan implored the government to agree to the expected request for a time extension and additional funding. "No one inside government would have any idea what the scope of this problem is. No one should be second-guessing the royal commission," he said.
"It's quite obvious to us that the demands of the royal commission are increasing, that the engagement by individuals in the community to tell their story is increasing. Regardless of how painful, shameful and embarrassing that is for institutions in Australia like the Catholic Church, it is absolutely essential that we let this process run its due course.
"This is a major social issue in Australia. This is the moment in our history where we need to address it as a community."


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As an Army brat, Katy Clark describes herself as "from everywhere and nowhere in particular." However, Clark, a 41-year-old IT systems engineer, graphic designer and artist, has managed to create a sense of home in Hampden.
Two years ago, Clark's neighbor, Steve Baker, the manager of Hampdenfest's toilet bowl race, asked Clark to participate. She recruited some fellow retired Charm City Roller Girl teammates and is now a regular toilet bowl racing veteran. "It's a gravity-powered, single elimination race on a human defecation device," said Clark. "Fearless participants required." Hampdenfest, the neighborhood arts festival on W. 36th St., kicks off Saturday and the toilet bowl race starts at 2:30 p.m. Clark talked to us about Miley Cyrus' twerking, pajama bottoms and more.
Worst pet peeve? When people say "irregardless."
What songs are you loving/hating right now? Liking "Sun" by Two Door Cinema Club. I will always hate "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette. (Did nobody tell her what irony means?)
Last concert/gig you went to? Adam Ant at the 9:30 Club. My friend Lisa would want me to mention that he is 58 and that's why he's so fat.
Your worst habit? Forgetting my iPhone charger every … darn … day.
Trend that has exceeded its natural lifespan? Twerking. Miley made it jump the shark.
Last movie you liked/disliked? Loved "A Band Called Death." Hated "The Tree of Life" — way too long, way too stupid.
TV show you can't get enough of? "RuPaul's Drag Race."
Favorite and most loathed fashion statement? If an item of clothing is black, it's good in my book. My neighborhood's current trend is pajama bottoms at the Royal Farm store. These are never acceptable as outerwear.
Last great meal you had? Korean gyros at Rocket to Venus are super good.
Favorite place to get a drink? See above. I'm there more often than I ought to be.
Best advice you ever got? "Hey Katy, you should try out for roller derby" – Iona Handgun.
Second best advice you ever got? "Hey Katy, you should ride this toilet down a hill" – Steve Baker.
Best toilet bowl racing tactic? Avoid the Gas Man.
Favorite thing about Baltimore? Baltimore is what you make it. It can be a real jerk sometimes, but most of the time I'm proud to live here.


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Exploring the Holidays Around the Globe
by Amy Lignor
Thanksgiving has been had. Games have been watched and the golden turkey has caused a great many belts to be loosened. So…here it comes!
From hanging the stockings on the chimney with care to the red-nosed reindeer who had to be there; from Santa heading down that chimney just right to lovely sleigh bells ringing softly in the night, the holiday season is a truly wonderful thing for all ages. And, no, it's not the high-tech new smartphone or laptop that is as skinny as Twiggy was in the 60's that makes this time of year the best; it's the feeling of joy, laughter, spending time with family and the kindness that suddenly descends even on the worst of mankind. Well…maybe not the worst. But definitely that next door neighbor that seems to always be crabbing about your cat having the nerve to "water" his rose bushes.
We all have our own traditions, and even share some with other countries around the world. However, there are a lot out there that are cool to not only learn about, but also, perhaps, to add to our own little family fun time.
Many of the Christmas traditions we celebrate date only as far back as Victorian times, where most of it was "invented" during the early 1860s. Odd, aye? After all, our country was fighting a war against ourselves at the exact same time that this truly awe-inspiring event was being "brought together" with several well-known traditions coming into being.
In Sweden, the people actually honor a saint. Celebrated every December 13, St. Lucia (AKA: St. Lucy) has her day. Most of Scandinavia considers this to be the beginning of the Christmas fun, sometimes addressing it as the "little Yule." So, what occurs? It may seem odd, but a family's oldest daughter gets up early, dresses in a white gown complete with a red sash, and puts a crown made of twigs holding nine lighted candles on her head. (You definitely want to make sure you don't trip wearing this outfit or "little Yule" could end up sparking a massive conflagration.) This is a day of pure light – from candles illuminating all the rooms and windows in the home, to a parade of torchbearers, ending in a celebratory night where everyone who carries torches throws them on a large pile of straw and a bonfire is had by all.
Norway is actually where the Yule log came into being. It was the ancient Norse who utilized the special log when they celebrated the return of the sun at winter solstice. "Yule" is actually derived from a Norse word meaning "wheel." You would think it would mean light or fire of some kind, but this group believed that the sun was a great 'wheel of fire' that rolled toward and then away from the earth.
Germany gets a big round of thanks for the beauty of the Christmas tree. They were all about decorating those evergreen lovelies, ever since the beginning of the 17th century. German immigrants that came to the U.S. in the 1820s were the first to decorate Christmas trees, in the state of Pennsylvania. Another little known fact is that the first American newspaper, in 1848, actually printed a pic of a Christmas tree which caused the tradition to go countrywide in only a few short years.
Our friends in Mexico added the well-known decoration, the Poinsettia, to the holiday and an Englishman named John Horsley brought about greeting cards. Hallmark definitely owes this man a great deal. Back in the 1830s when he began creating small cards with holiday scenes on the outside and blessings written inside, he ended up laying the foundation for what would become a billion dollar industry.
Celtic people actually hung Mistletoe in their homes for good luck, but the English hung it from ceilings and above doorways in order to be the first to "sneak" a kiss without having to apologize for their ungentlemanly behavior. It worked, and definitely spread to the U.S. And when it comes to Christmas carols, it was also in England where musicians would travel to the richest of homes (hitting all those castle along the way), and perform some unforgettable Christmas songs, hoping to receive some gratuity in exchange.
In France, where Christmas is referred to as "Noel," a log will burn in some fireplaces from the Eve of Christmas right through New Year's Day in order to gain good luck for the harvest. Italians call Christmas "The Birthday" (Il Natale), and Eskimos in Canada celebrate a festival called "Sinck Tuck" that includes dancing and gifts.
When it comes to the nativity, it was St. Francis of Assisi who actually created the first "living" nativity scene back in 1224, in order to better explain the birth of Jesus to one and all of his followers.
In the end, whatever traditions you may celebrate this time of year, always remember this one very important thing: Never fail to experience the incredible magic that comes along with the holiday season.
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I'm surprised no one has writ on this movie here - surely a few of us listen to the Beach Boys? As biopics go the Brian Wilson one is interesting in the way it has a young actor playing Wilson at the height of his powers in the mid-60s and John Cusak playing the washed up misfit controlled by an evil psychiatrist. The young actor resembles the young Brian while Cusak looks nothing like him - but he does convey his vulnerability well. The best scenes here are of Wilson in the studio with the Wrecking Crew - he's not just a great songwriter but an inspired arranger and producer. As a non-musician I sat there and wished I had the ability to conjure up such magic sounds! Oh Adam, you lucky chap! Another thing I liked is that the film focused here on creating music - too many doc's and feature films on music seem to forget the reason we first got interested in the artist - the music! - and go for the lifestyle
The scenes with Cusak and the gifted actor Elizabeth Banks are more soap opera - along the lines of beautiful woman with heart of gold saves genius from evil psychiatrist. Banks has such an expressive face she stops this sliding into mad melodrama.
Anyone else here still listen to the BBs? I know Charlie had no time for them - "too white". But I grew up in a city with lots of sun and a surf/beach culture so was indoctrinated early on. To this day I still can't decide whether their best song is I Get Around or Good Vibrations. Both are perfect. God Only Knows is nice too.


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Cure bed head in seconds
What's Morninghead?
A cap with a super-absorbent material on the inside. Add water, put it on your head and seconds later your hair is completely wet. No mess. Bed head's gone.
A cap with a super-absorbent material on the inside. Add water, put it on your head and seconds later your hair is completely wet. No mess. Bed head's gone.
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The life of your Morninghead cap will depend on usage and care. Many people can use their cap for well over 6 months. Some are still using the same cap from our Kickstarter launch in February of 2012. Our power users (aka "night shower-ers"), who use Morninghead daily need a new cap about every 3 months. Think of it as a replaceable toiletry item like a toothbrush. It eventually wears out over time depending on how often you use it. Just make sure to turn it inside out and wring it out completely after each use.
It's different because of its absorbency and the durable waterproof exterior. The Morninghead cap holds over 6x its weight in water without dripping. Once the cap has been wet and is on your head, the water is transferred from the cap into your hair when you apply pressure to the cap. In addition, your hands and wrists remain dry so you can use Morninghead anywhere even while fully clothed (ex. while parked in your car as you pull into work).
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Season's Greetings to one and all
The therapy I am receiving has helped me feel much better and with God's Will I will be
with my MOM for the next Genealogy Meeting.
You can all gather around and talk about Christmas traditions. Share cookies if someone brings
them and I am planning on seeing you all in January.
As you load and unload gifts be careful of the old trunk Lid. Mine gave me a concussion along with pinched nerves in my neck and upper back. I am so thankful I am feeling better and the physical therapy has been a true blessing to my spine.
May your New Year Be AWesome.