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Street Art Writes New Rules on Urban Linguistics | KCET
Street Art Writes New Rules on Urban Linguistics
Contemporary art that merges word and image is forming new urban linguistics. When this hybrid aesthetic is used in the streets, the written text speaks for the space and the surrounding environment, turning artists into authors in the process.
They overlay image, or use stand alone words in short bursts of ideas, with bold type or a bold idea that twists the ideal of what a slogan is culturally, or allowing the environment to say something with the brevity of a tweet. For works with a longer storyline, it would fail if one of the elements, type or image, were excluded.
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With street art being dragged into galleries and converting into higher art, plus the increase of works found in the street, works that use words can also reach a broader audience.
Territorial demands still linger, however. Aerosol graffiti artists who execute stunningly-detailed letter form and illustrations are not afraid to dismiss sketch-like street art as mere scribble with words. Ironically, graffiti artists refer to their work on walls as "writing," an abstraction that's about presence, not about specific context.
That may reconcile with time. The exhibition "Letters from Los Angeles: Text in Southern California Art" noted that the use of typography explores the "element of messaging and cultural narrative" in a work, said critic and author Shana Nys Dambrot. The exhibition has us consider that this movement flourishes in Los Angeles because local artists are responding to texts embedded in the city's landscape, wrote curator Jack Rutberg. He presented the work as being "logical antecedent to the current spotlight on contemporary graffiti and tattoo art."
As Rutberg also said in his introduction, Los Angeles artists who work with text and image are responding to the environment filled with signs and billboards, creating a Southern California version of a long tradition of works with text and image.
Street art that uses words to communicate product or a subculture is a continuum of graphic and advertising design -- an irony in itself. That's seen in the anti-design seen in punk rock flyers, the dangerous liaison of found type and bands with urgent logos being surveyed by MOCAtv. It's raw street art, as the do-it-yourself look reached its audience in the streets when was taped, stapled, or glued on utility boxes or poles.
The purposefully random use of type in the punk aesthetic rebels against words written to support consumerism. In the late 1970s that protest was reinterpreted with an added layer of meaning. Artists like Anne Taintor began using word and image as gender rebellion against domesticated female sexuality through consumerism, as noted by Stephanie Young, professor of Communication Studies at University Of Southern Indiana. Thoughts pasted on magazine ads were a commentary that challenged the role of women. It was a commentary on social expectations, and not political ambition. "Street art has more potential for social change," said Young.
One of the most visible leaders of work with text and image, and also commenting on feminism and consumerism, comes from conceptual artist Barbara Kruger, who has been teaching at UCLA for just over five years. For her recent works she uses mostly words for her commentary, bypassing the overlaying of black and white images that once accompanied her work.
Eve Fowler, who was a featured artist in "Letters to Los Angeles," uses Colby street art posters with fluorescent backdrop and text by Gertrude Stein printed in thick black letters, in "Tender Buttons." With Colby Poster Printing Company ceasing operations this past December, Fowler's series was one of the last significant collaborations between artist and printing firm. She advances the feminism as a constant process in her works, and like all the aforementioned forms, gives outdoor environment or expectations a visual deviation.
Chicano murals and art also have seminal work that use word and image. "We Are Not a Minority" is the 1978 mural by Mario Torero, restored in 1996 under the watch of the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. Titled after the phrase seen on the mural, it's based on Torero's 1977 black-and-white silk screen "You Are Not a Minority." The mural is located at Estrada Courts in Boyle Heights, and the wall was selected by Torero to bring the art movement of San Diego's Chicano Park, via Congreso de Artisitas Chicanos en Aztlán, a visual solidarity with cities with art enclaves. "We went with 'we' from 'you' to make show the (civil rights) movement is all encompassing," said Torero. It's also subtle editing. By using "we," the idea behind the words becomes less about the image of "Che" Guevara's re-purposed pose, which echoes James Montgomery Flagg's Uncle Sam "I Want You" poster from 1917. Notably, the mural that came from a poster used in the streets has different type styles. The 1970s organic old English is mixed with "NOT" in extra bold red, an "A" in the shape of a temple, and "minority" in a serif with a drop shadow. It predates the mix of found fonts seen in punk flyers, yet allows a viewer read it with inflection guided by the weight of letters.
As noted before, artist Morley's coping wisdom seen in his street wheat-pastes is approached by the artist by thinking like an author. "I think I probably started this as a writer, but the more I do it the more I've stopped seeing the two as being separate entities," he said. "I think with any kind of creative expression, we're trying to tell a story. Not just a narrative story, but the story of a feeling, of a mood, of an experience, of an epiphany."
For Christian Kasperkovitz, aka Elkpen, the message for her fine art is wildlife, coexisting with, or recovering from, urban sprawl. "I believe that the process of thinking about words and how to say something as an art piece has transformed me from a picture maker to an author," she said. "What is certainly true is there is an art to finding a simple and light way to talk about things that in themselves may be complicated and grave." With message or image on temporary medium, the written thought becomes as fragile as the environment she is advocating for, and writing takes an original idea to become something important. "[It's] not just to say something, but to communicate something," she said.
J. Michael Walker, who was also featured in "Letters From L.A.," doesn't approach writing as brief thoughts, but as literature. It's not specifically street art, but art about streets, as seen in his "All the Saints of the City of the Angels," a series of paintings inspired by streets named after saints that uses phrase as title and subtext within the work, or his mural-like map of Los Angeles that follows the city cultural bloodlines with quotes. His latest work, "Willamena 'Cos Tragedy Happen'," a collaboration with writer Jervey Tervalon, is prompted by poetry and works against a background of the growing dominate sub-culture of YouTube.
When work with image becomes the act of an intimate collaboration, the territorial hierarchy between author and artist is broken down. If it's the work of one person, it may not be clear if word shaped the image, or image shaped the words, even to the artist.
Sometimes the starting point and the end result is known only by how the person reads their personal professional identity, as Walker does. "Artist first," he said. "Then author."
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how much $$ do you have in this setup? it sure does seem like its putting down some serious power.
NBViper - The turnaround time to make this a reality is impressive! I have seen 8S XO-1s in person and know how much power those things have so this must be a sight to see in person. Are you going to build a custom wheelie bar for it?
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NBViper I'm ordering the xl2 system today, you have inspired me lol. A couple questions, the xo-1 spur gear will fit the xmaxx? Where were you able to find a 8mm mod 1 pinion?
Kershaw design has the pinion gears and the Spur gear is a standard X-Maxx spur. Part #6447.
Just got word from Dan at Kershaw Design as well that they are working on a machined mount for this setup. Looking at January timeframe.
Ok thank you very much. That's cool that they are working on one, I'll definitely pick one up. My plan was to just do what you did with the mount and take that down to the machine shop and see what they could do
I also looked up the part number you gave me and it popped up as xo-1 spur gear so that's good, we will have a bunch of different options since they are the same
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Just about everything is made in China. Being made in China doesn't automatically mean cheap. I have friends that have the Traxxas brand ESC's and motors, and none of them have ever had any serious incidents with them. Think about it for a second. Why would Traxxas put something out there, that they're going to constantly have to keep supplying free parts and services for. If Traxxas (or, anyone else for that matter) did that, they wouldn't be in business very long.If they didn't outsource the motors and esc's, now being made by a low quality Chinese manufacture.
Anyway, I have to say, that I would of rather had Castle stuff come stock with my brand spanking new Xmaxx, but even at that...guess where Castle's stuff's made...you got it, China.
P.S. I wrote the above for the sake of discussion, and not to lean on anyone. Take care and Merry Christmas!
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I know castle is made in china, however the quality is much better,they probably have better quality control and pay the extra $$ for it to be made that way. go to RC-monster.com and look at the dissection of castle vs say a tacon or leopard hobby motor, the winding on the armature are much tighter and neat compared to the leopard motor, i would buy a leopard motor but im just saying the castle stuff is higher quality. being that you can get a castle 2028 for under 200$ and a leopard hobby 58-110 for 200 i would opt to go castle, however the only thing i see better is that leopard hobby has a 1400kv 58110 which is the same size as the 2028, so you can run it on like 6s or something. BTW traxxas lists the new 1600 VXL system for 500$ you can prob sell the stock system for 350-400$ and a new 2028 w/ an xl2 is around 350-400, that's what i will be doing if i get an xmaxx . this is a few years ago, they may have stepped up quality.
Good discussion. I'm a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in charge of manufacturing sites in multiple countries as well as deal with suppliers from various countries including China. Quality depends on the amount of control you have over the supply chain, assembly process and personnel. Many large companies manufacture excellent product in China because of the level of involvement they put into making a successful product, others just want it made cheaply.
Also, TowerHobbies and a few other sites are listing the VXL system at roughly $300.
Awesome! Haven't checked the forum in a while, and you got it going! Super Sick!
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Is that a 1750kv motor?
Right around 800kv
I was asking fuglio, he had a picture and link of a motor he wanted to get for his and then they deleted it
The issue with the higher kv motors, it greatly limits the voltage you can put through them (without hitting its max RPM) and requires higher amps to get you the power thats needed. This leads them to running hotter. Low KV, allows for higher voltage, lower amps and lower temps. Since there is plenty of room to run a large pinion gear, the 800kv works well.
(This is my understanding, but I am not a brushless expert).
Since people were horrified by my zip-tie mounting... I decided to hack some metal I had hanging around to make a stronger mount. This is still a temporary solution, my faith is on Kershaw to come up with something nice.
I forgot to take a picture before installing it but it's basically a thick L bracket that I put some holes in.
Your combo is 35/46 right? How's that working? I got 32/46 on the way
looking good, sofar the stock motor and esc are capable of 50mph, temps are unknown need more info on that.
I might to have to pick up a 35 also then, just sucks they are $28 a piece shipped for a pinion
I tested it for about an hour to get a good baseline on the truck. This way I know if I was making it better or worse
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he posted 3 up man go back a page
So far everything is holding very well on this truck under 8S power. I'm very impressed!!!
Added the #6521 temperature sensor that wraps around the motor.
Also, just saw this on Kershaw Designs: http://kershawdesigns.com/Products-X-Maxx.htm They have there Motor & ESC mount combo pack listed as well as tires and batteries.
They are also selling Pre-Modified X-Maxx trucks here: http://kershawdesigns.com/8S-X-Maxx.htm
Pretty cool stuff!!!!
I doubt temps will be very high unlike the stock system
Ooooooo ok lol so I will need one also then
There will be alot of aftermarket power systems for this truck. Castle will be next, they will probably make a whole new motor and esc for this truck.
I just want to see a motor mount that accepts similar to stock size motors of a different brand.
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You know how when you're ten but you don't want to be ten? When being an adult looked glamorous and you knew that when YOU were an adult, you'd SO eat Fruit Loops everyday, have Twinkies with every meal and stay up late watching as much of the Love Boat and Fantasy Island as you wanted?
(Quick Side Note: When spelling "glamorous" above, I couldn't remember if there was an extra "u" in there. How did I find out? I literally sang Fergie's song G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S aloud to the mutt. I'm not above admitting it, who needs Webster's when you have a former Black Eyed Pea who can spell?)
Ok, so where were we?
Oh yeah ... somewhere along the way, staying up late became less attractive than sleeping in. I actually remember the year when my sister and I didn't wake my parents up on Christmas morning but instead took one look at our respective alarm clocks, rolled over and went back to sleep.
Today I had to work hard to keep myself from going horizontal at every available surface--couch, backseat of my car, seat on the MAX, corner of 3rd & Oak--they all lobbied hard. I was cursing being an adult and wanted to go back to when I was 10, dancing to the Grease soundtrack in my garage with John Greisser and forced to go to bed a 8 p.m. Now as an adult, if I were to go to bed at 8, I'd get a depression diagnosis and prescription to Zoloft faster than Danny and Sandy could sing "Summer Lovin'."
So tonight, after riding the MAX home and being asked by a guy who smelled of pee and alcohol if he could borrow my cell phone to call "his ride," I passed a house in my neighborhood where a little kid had drawn pictures of rainbows, suns, happy faces and houses all over her family's driveway with sidewalk chalk. I love sidewalk chalk. It got me musing over my own little 10 year old life.
So here it is ... my list of what I would do if I were 10 again:
**Tell Chris Richards that he'd hit a home run at his first major league at bat ... and maybe not call him "Chris Cross Applesauce."
**Forget to mention to my parents that "Root Beer Tapper," my favorite game at Chuck E. Cheese, was sponsered by Budwiser.
**Learn how to ski, skate backwards and surf--much easier at 10 than at 30.
**Rollerskate in my garage to ABBA for hours at a time and/or float on a chair in my friend's pool while drinking a Tab ... a girl doesn't need to change everything ... except wait, make that Tab a Lemon Drop.
**Tell my family to suck it up, we ARE going to play Clue over and over again, we WILL go to Hot Dog on a Stick whether they liked it or not and NO, seeing Sylvester, a movie that starred Jake Ryan (!), Melissa Gilbert and a horse 20 times was not "excessive."
**Soak up every minute of MTV--actual music videos, Duran Duran, Madonna and Kurt Loder ... okay, scratch Kurt.
**Slip 'n Slide to my heart's content.
**Ride my bike all over Scripps Ranch before it became the place where track homes came to roost.
**Sidewalk chalk the shit out of my driveway.
Hope your days had more rainbows and happy faces than men smelling of pee and alcohol.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Perfect Ten
You know how when you're ten but you don't want to be ten? When being an adult looked glamorous and you knew that when YOU were an adult, you'd SO eat Fruit Loops everyday, have Twinkies with every meal and stay up late watching as much of the Love Boat and Fantasy Island as you wanted?
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- Anonymous said...
Careful, the pee and booze guy might come over and snort up all of your sidewalk chalk!
Kidding, any time you want, we can turn my garage into ABBA central and dance our asses off in PJ's as long is it in not past 9:00 pm! (and of course I will give you all the lemon drops you want!)
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Lemon drops and ABBA? I'm on my way!
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THE Rudd government ignored advice from officials to roll out its botched insulation scheme over five years, choosing instead to deliver the program at twice that speed in an effort to stimulate the economy.
The Auditor-General yesterday published a stinging indictment of the administration of the scheme, revealing chaotic administrative processes in the Environment Department, obfuscation by under-resourced officials about the growing problems and a substantial underestimation of the program's inherent risks.
The auditor identifies the speed of the rollout as being a factor in its problems - a decision ultimately driven by Kevin Rudd and the leadership group of the government who were focused on the threat of the economic downturn.
''In large measure, the focus by the department on the stimulus objective overrode risk management practices that should have been expected given the inherent program risks,'' the auditor said.
The $3.9 billion insulation program has been linked to four deaths. There have been allegations of widespread fraud, and almost 200 house fires have been associated with shoddy installation work.
The auditor said officials managing the program were faced with a ''clear riding instruction'' from the bureaucrat in charge of the stimulus package to cut red tape in order to pump funds into the economy - and the casualty of speed was ''control and mitigation strategies''.
When trouble struck in late 2009 - when it was clear there were not enough resources to manage the program, and dysfunctional oversight - officials acted, but it was too late to head off the disasters.
The officials, juggling increased work load due to a number of environmental programs launched after the 2007 election, had at the start advised the government to outsource the management of the insulation rollout, but ended up managing the scheme.
But the Auditor-General doesn't spare the bureaucrats - finding officials in then environment minister Peter Garrett's department did not provide formal advice that they weren't coping with the administrative challenges. Their advice to him was ''overly optimistic and contained factual errors''.
The auditor found the controversy surrounding the scheme had damaged the reputation of the public service. There were no findings against Mr Garrett, and the auditor suggested he had taken steps to address the emerging problems.
Opposition environment spokesman Greg Hunt argued a judicial inquiry was needed to get to the bottom of the failures.
''The Auditor-General's office did not have access to the inner workings of cabinet. The Auditor-General's office was not allowed to investigate the link between the program and the four deaths,'' Mr Hunt said.
''The heart of the matter here is that the department had forced on it a hasty program where the government demanded stimulus over safety.
''It's not about the department, I respectfully say, it's about the minister and the core 'Gang of Four', which had Julia Gillard at its heart.''
But the Prime Minister disputed this argument. ''The Auditor-General is entitled to access any document the Auditor-General wants access to,'' Ms Gillard said.
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This guy named John lost a total of 160lbs, all thanks to eating healthy and working out regularly. Here is a little introduction video about John and his Obese to Beast YouTube channel, where he shares his story and gives tips on leading a healthy lifestyle, losing weight, and (most importantly) keeping the weight off!
Now that you know a little bit more about John and his bosslike weight loss of 160lbs, you probably want to see the loose skin I mentioned in the article's title. It's probably not the most aesthetic thing about going from 360lbs to 200lbs, but John has not only managed to kick obesity's ass, he's also managed to wear his loose skin like a badge of honor! You'll see what I'm talking about in the video below.
While John still calls the loose skin his biggest insecurity, and understandably so, he's able to live a fulfilling life in spite of it. He is proud of what he has accomplished with his massive weight loss and the ability to share his story on YouTube to inspire and motivate others to follow in his footsteps.
The way John was able to lose so much weight is pretty amazing, but it's also a testament to the fact that you can do whatever you put your mind to. At 360lbs, most people would just give up, but John said to himself that he could accomplish the weight loss he's always wanted and got to work! He spent hours and hours at the gym getting in cardio workout after cardio workout, before discovering his passion for weight training. Now he lifts. And yes, he even lifts!
Is his loose skin a little shocking to look at? Maybe, but it's certainly better than the alternative, which would've been a lifetime of obesity and the resulting health problems for John. Now he has a healthy lifestyle with a bright future ahead of him instead. That's the definition of boss!


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I needed to boost myself the other day so I wanted to do some extra with my nails. I wanted something bright and glittery that made me smile. So I took out the pink creme Kiss me on my tulips! from OPIs Holland collection and painted my nails with that. Then I wanted some glitter so I did a gradient with Servin up sparkle from OPI as well. But then I wanted some more glitter. So I added some holographic stars on the tip of the nails.
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It's wonderful! Looks so cute and innocent)SvaraRadera
Wow, it's a fabulous mani, love it!SvaraRadera
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Beautiful manicure :)SvaraRadera
Very appropiate for the Friday´s night :P
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Omg it's like magic exploded onto your nails! I adore this mani :)SvaraRadera
i LOOOOVE this so much! looks amazing.SvaraRadera
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Jättefint! En riktig stjärna. :)SvaraRadera
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Hi, where did you get the stars from?SvaraRadera
It looks perfect with the stars! Very uplifting! :-)SvaraRadera
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Chalet Beaumont
- Sleeps 8 People
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Starting from €0.00 per week
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Chalet Beaumont is a spacious yet cosy chalet, located just 400 meters from the slopes, centre of resort, lift, creche, shops and bars. The spacious open plan living area incorporates lounge with fireplace, dining area, kitchen and a separate toilet. A balcony leads off the lounge area giving spectacular views of the valley towards Mont Blanc. Downstairs are three twin rooms, the beds are designed so they can be pushed together to make doubles. One bedroom has an ensuite shower and basin and there is also a separate bathroom with shower, bath, basin and separate toilet.
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What is included in your chalet/apartment:- On arrival each chalet will have a welcome pack consisting of a sponge, cloth, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, 1 toilet roll per toilet and a bin bag in each bin.
- Linen is included in most chalets in winter but please be sure to check the exact details of the chalet/apartment you are booking. Linen is not included in the summer but can be hired from reception or provided by yourself.
- The same applies to cleaning in winter so please be sure to check whether this is included in the price of your chalet/apartment. Again in summer you can choose to clean yourselves or pay PVR to clean the chalet.
- All chalets/apartments have a television but it depends on the chalet/apartment whether it is French, Dutch or English TV so please check the chalet description.
- Most chalets have a DVD player so if you want to bring your own DVD's then please do so.
- Most chalets/apartments have Wi-Fi connection but please check the chalet details to confirm.
Things you will need to provide in the chalet/apartment:- If you are having a self catered chalet these are the things we suggest you will need to provide:
- Linen (if not provided, see chalet description) - can be hired from PVR
- Towels - can be hired from PVR
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- Baby beds/chairs - can be hired from PVR
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- Toilet rolls
- Bin bags
- Cleaning products
- Some chalets will have some supplies of spices, tea, coffee etc from previous guests but this is not guaranteed and you will need to provide your own.
- Please remember that if you are arriving after 19hrs on a Sat the local supermarket will be closed so please make sure you have considered how you will get your supplies for the first night in resort.
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Mafiz Ali, proprietor and head chef at Ayr Spice Restaurant in Minishant, will be helping to lead the celebrations at the Taste Ayrshire Largs Food Festival this coming Sunday 18 August at Largs Green.
And Mafiz (pictured above, centre) will be cooking some of his magnificent curries and serving them as takeaways from his stall at the Festival.
On the menu will be delicious onion bhajis and vegetable pakoras as starters, and a mouth-watering selection of main courses including chicken or lamb bhuna, vegetable curry and chicken korma, all at very attractive prices!
And at 4pm, Mafiz Ali will be joined by another award-winning chef from Bangladesh, and together they will be giving a demonstration of how you can cook the popular Indian dish Chicken Jalfrezi at home in your own kitchen.
And at 4pm, Mafiz Ali will be joined by another award-winning chef from Bangladesh, and together they will be giving a demonstration of how you can cook the popular Indian dish Chicken Jalfrezi at home in your own kitchen.
From 10am to 5pm this coming Sunday 18 August Taste Ayrshire will be celebrating all that's great about Ayrshire's Food and Drink - and there's a lot to celebrate!
With cookery demonstrations from some of our finest chefs, produce from our artisan producers, live music, children's entertainment, and even a display from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this is a fun packed day for all the family.
So be sure to come along, join the fun and tantalise your taste buds! Our friends at West FM will also be there to join in the fun, so look out for them on the day.
Mafiz Ali commented: "In all my years in the restaurant business, I have always enjoyed supporting the local community and participating in local events like the Largs Food Festival. I hope to see many of my regular customers on Sunday, and hope to attract others to come along to Ayr Spice Restaurant in Minishant and try out our menu for the first time."
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Ayr Spice Minishant Restaurant
Ayr Spice Indian Cuisine can be found in the fine old red sandstone Memorial church at the entrance to the picturesque village of Minishant, 5 miles south of Ayr on the A77. The church was erected by the thread magnate Sir Peter Coats of nearby Auchendrane, in loving memory of his wife Glorianna, who died in 1877.
Indian food can be simple or elaborate, humble or opulent, within a culinary tradition that is centuries old. The unique gift of Indian cuisine is its inspired use of exotic spices and the finest fresh ingredients. Proprietor Mafiz Ali and his team at Ayr Spice are determined to bring you the best of that tradition, and look forward to welcoming you.
Ayr Spice Restaurant is open 7 days a week from 12 noon until 10pm including Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year. Takeaway and home delivery are also available.
Mafiz Ali
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History of Water Stewardship
For over 100 years, we've benefited from wise water planning.
Pure Water From Fire and Gold
The great Seattle fire of 1889 burned more than 100 acres of downtown, a failure of the city's patchwork of private water systems. One month later, the citizens of Seattle overwhelmingly voted for a publicly owned system. Then, the Alaska gold rush of 1897 brought money into the city so that it could afford to build it. Here's what our visionary leaders did so we could have some of the best water in the country today:
- Chose a high-altitude source, which means gravity, instead of an expensive pumping system, brings us water.
- Chose water that comes from a protected wilderness, which means it has fewer contaminants and we can treat our water with fewer chemicals.
Our region benefits from these decisions made a century ago, with clean, abundant water. Seattle Public Utilities is committed to continuing this legacy.
A Healthy Water System
Here's what we're doing to ensure both water quality and quantity, today and tomorrow:
- Covering our reservoirs to improve drinking water quality and security, and provide public open space. This $145 million capital improvement program constructed five new underground reservoirs, which have been completed and are now back in service.
- Removing unneeded roads in the watershed and improving the health of the forest so there is less runoff, making the water clearer and requiring less treatment.
- Planning for climate change threats to our water, such as a decrease in snowfall.
- Continuing to encourage more efficient water use. Since 1990, the population served by Seattle Public Utilities has grown by 17 percent while total water consumption has declined by 29 percent. We are using 39 percent less water per person than we did in 1990.
The Drinking Water Quality report, which the Environmental Protection Agency requires us to create and share with every customer, gives you information about how we're doing regarding the water you drink every day. We're pleased to report that our water is among the best in the nation, both in purity and taste.
Reliable Delivery to Your Tap
Seattle's more than 1,800 miles of distribution water mains are aging. Some drinking water pipes were installed in the ground nearly 100 years ago and have reached the end of their service life. Other water pipes are located in corrosive soils, shortening their service life. Through its water main rehabilitation program, Seattle Public Utilities evaluates which pipes need to be proactively replaced.


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Research suggests that eating fish rich in Omega-3 can lower a woman's risk of developing heart disease, including; hypertension, stroke and heart disease. A recent study conducted on women of childbearing age found that those who never ate fish had 50% more cardiovascular problems than women who did and a 90% higher risk when compared Read MorePositivity Can Benefit the Health of your Health and Overall Well Being
Ladies: Stop Talking Yourself Down, It Can Damage Your Health A recent study published in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly shows that 93% of college-age women take part in what is being called "fat talk," meaning that they make negative comments about the way their body looks. Making negative comments about oneself is not Read MoreArthritis Affects More Than 50 Million Americans
May is Arthritis Awareness Month There are over 100 different kinds of arthritis that affect all different parts of the body and can cause a variety of health issues. Three well- known types are Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Juvenile Arthritis and each can cause pain, fatigue and inflammation. There are many diseases that do not Read MoreDegenerative Brain Diseases Can Start as Early as Age 45!
It had been previously thought that degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's, did not begin until at least age 60. However, a 10 year study conducted on more than 7,000 participants has shown that memory loss and a decrease in comprehension and reasoning can start as early as age 45. Participants had their cognition tested Read MoreGet Relief From Fatigue in as Little as 15 Minutes!
Herbs and stimulants are the common components of many energy drinks and shots. Nutritional Therapeutics has managed to produce a successful energy shot without these components that leave you wanting more.The Smart Youthful Energy shot contains NT Factor, a proprietary blend of food and food extracts. NTFactor, in tablet form, has been proven to combat Read MoreWhat's The Bottom Line on Joint Pain?
60-70% of people over the age of 70 have some degree of Osteoarthritis (OA). So learning what starts the process and the inflammation that comes with it are important. The bottom line may be your cells; in particular, your mitochondria. So what are these little things, and how do they relate to you. The mitochondria Read MoreArthritis and Related Diseases, Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Lipid Replacement Therapy
By Prof. Garth Nicolson Department of Molecular Pathology, The Institute for Molecular Medicine, Huntington Beach, California (www.immed.org) Professor Nicolson is on the Board of Scientific Directors of the Road Back Foundation (www.roadback.org), a nonprofit educational organization that provides information on rheumatic diseases, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, and their treatments. He also serves on the editorial Read MoreAlzheimer Q & A with Prof. Garth Nicolson
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Live updates
Public consultation for ex-RAF airbase
People in North Norfolk are to get their say on plans to develop an old airfield there.
Plans for 500 new homes and offices at the former RAF West Raynham site have been submitted to the council.
The consultation lasts until 14th December.
RAF Mildenhall celebrates 80 years
RAF Mildenhall opened its doors to hundreds of former base staff today to celebrate its 80th anniversary.
The site was first used during the Second World War but more recently has been a base for the American Air Force.
Kate Prout reports
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Hospital bosses to lose money after MOD unit shuts
Hospital bosses in Peterborough say they could lose around a million pounds a year following a MOD decision to close its medical unit.Read the full story ›
Norfolk warplane films flood devastation
An RAF reconnaissance aircraft from Norfolk has captured aerial images of the floods in the Thames Valley.
The deployment of the Tornado GR4 from RAF Marham has produced detailed imagery which it is hoped will assist the planning and co-ordination of relief efforts.
The aircraft, operated by 31 Squadron, is equipped with the highly versatile Raptor - Reconnaissance Air Pod for Tornado - which enables it to gather sophisticated, high-resolution imagery.
The imagery, now being processed and evaluated by analysts at Marham, will be passed to civilian authorities
Tributes paid to airman killed in collision
The family of an airman killed in a collision outside Newmarket in Suffolk have paid tribute to him.
Staff Sgt Anderson Johnson was stationed at RAF Mildenhall with the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron. The 24-year-old from Texas was killed when his car crashed into a tree at about 2am on July 28.
In a statement his family said he had a smile "like the sun". They said "his laughter was contagious and his cheek bones reached the clouds... He was a wonderful husband, son, brother, family member... We want to thank all of you for taking care of him and loving him while he was with you."
Johnson is survived by his wife, Markeah Johnson, his parents, Anderson Johnson III and Margarita Tedder, and his siblings Tashica Johnson and Dominque Tedder.
Coastline 'vulnerable' after after helicopter move
The RAF search and rescue helicopters flying out of Wattisham airfield in Suffolk have helped to save countless lives.
But from 2015 they will be no more. Instead a private firm will operate the service and the nearest base will be Kent.
The Government's signed a £1.6 billion deal, ending 70 years of search and rescue run by the RAF and Royal Navy and has handed the contract to the US based Bristow Group.
But as the coastguard stations at Great Yarmouth in Norfolk and Walton on the Naze in Essex both prepare for closure, there are concerns the move to relocate air support could leave our coastline vulnerable.
Loss of search and rescue base 'no detriment to East Anglia'
Transport minister Stephen Hammond has defended the Government's decision to privatise search and rescue operations currently carried out by the RAF.
RAF search and rescue service to be run by US firm
The region's only search and rescue helicopter base - at Wattisham in Suffolk - is to be axed after the service was privatised.
Britain's search-and-rescue helicopter service, which employs the Duke of Cambridge, is to be run by Bristow Helicopters, the Government announced today.
The award of the £1.6 billion deal ends 70 years of a service run by the RAF and Royal Navy squadrons.
It also spells the end of the use of Sea King helicopters - flown by William - in search-and-rescue (SAR) work.
Under the new contract, 22 state-of-the-art helicopters will operate from 10 locations around the UK.
Suffolk to lose air sea rescue base
The region is to lose its only air sea rescue base as part of a radical reshuffle of the service.
The base at Wattisham in Suffolk has been home to 2 RAF Sea King helicopters covering the East coast.
Now the private firm Bristow is to take over the service from the armed forces, and the Wattisham operation will move to Manston in Kent.
Former secret military base for sale on Ebay
A secret underground military base which has now been decommissioned has been put up for sale on the auction site Ebay. ITV Anglia's Laura Jones reports.


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Kahala Thai LEED Platinum Residence
Honolulu, Hawaii
This LEED Platinum, Thai-influenced home features a comfortable design at a cost-effective price point. The 3,100-square-foot home takes advantage of the entire site to create a hidden sanctuary. The living areas border the edge of the central courtyard providing a visual oasis of tranquility and escape. The residence pays homage to the homeowner's love of travel and heritage.
This project won the 2018 BIA Renaissance Building & Remodeling Grand Award: Hawaii Built Green Residential.


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Fremont Blues
This one was painted on location near the Fremont bridge, summer 2015. On a hot summer day, not so typical of most days here in Seattle, Fremont takes on various shades of blue. This was one of the most fun places to paint.
This painting is sold, please message me if you would like a giclee print- specify the dimensions. Original was 18 x 24.


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A printed conversation made transatlantically prior to a USA tour of both our bands – Good Throb and Priests. Risograph printed in an edition of 100 at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia. PDF Download and Extract encs.
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Katie: I think physical displays of anger, like the performance of anger is extremely gendered. Men derive power from the physical performance of anger. I don't like violence, objectively I guess, but it's weird how once you get in touch with that stuff it gives you a boner or something. Like I am imagining what it was like when you smashed the guy with a beer can and it excites me. Like straight up I am excited by it! I always think of that Black Eyes song where the lyrics are like "I didn't like it/I was excited by it", I'm taking the lyrics out of context but just thinking about that conflict of learned notions of "right/wrong" versus the very primal feelings we all have sometimes. I think about how perhaps unlearning limiting or destructive patterns maybe involves getting in touch with that deeply rooted intuition that tells you what feels right rather than what is right. So yeah is it objectively cool for me to punch people in the face or pee on their rugs, no, probably not, but let us say it was some total scumbag loser who totally fucking deserved it. Um, I'm not suggesting that I've done either of these things. I just think in the mean time, until women and non-men feel safe in their daily lives, let's get in touch with performing aggression and being physical. Not to everyone, but to directed targets. We were not taught these behaviors are ok but other people were, so perhaps we must teach ourselves.
Bryony: Completely. I guess I am also interested in how this all relates to the spectacle, who makes a spectacle of themselves vs. who becomes one for others without their consent. How one looks while we are doing these things will always be foregrounded when these primal rage-feels are swirling around inside vessels that present female externally. If women had held the reigns on what went down at shows in a more overt sense from the start you can bet that slamdancing would contain more options for those us needing to avoid constantly bruised tits. This sense of being more seen, though, more visible as a body but not as a force, is hard to reconcile. Especially as a fat woman feeling sometimes clowny and clumsy and outside looking in on all this performative abandon, this has at least been my experience growing up with so precious few to no women 'up front' at the gig. This has changed and as a comparative old lady (in London, anyway) at the show, playing in bands has provided props to counter all this.
Katie: We (as women) are constantly reminded to consider what we are foregrounded in: our bodies, our knowledge, our sexuality, the commodification of our identities and sexuality, I guess. I think we are always fighting a voice trying to whisper in our ear, "You are outside of this, you can watch if you are lucky, but it is not a part of you and you are not a part of it". All of us experience this in varying degrees, I think the burden of this experience on transwomen must be enormous. But, it is an enormous burden for all of us. Any time a woman is looking at her self (often) and seeing that she is not looking how she is supposed to look to make it through the gate, because the way to "make it through the gate" is to look a very specific way, she has to wonder if performative abandon is even possible? I think of what those words might mean and what I could do in my everyday life with more performative abandon.


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July 2015 - Vol. 10, No. 7
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A Beefy Collaboration
Kansas State University agrees to bring on Texas Tech University as a partner with its Beef Cattle Institute
Kansas State University and Texas Tech University have entered an agreement to bring Texas Tech into the Beef Cattle Institute, which fosters collaboration to deal with issues relating to the beef industry. The Beef Cattle Institute was established in the Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 under the leadership of Dr. Dan Thomson, the Jones professor of production medicine and epidemiology and a Texas Tech alumnus.
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The Beef Cattle Institute has become one of the world's premier collaborative centers for research, education and outreach in the beef industry. Texas Tech and Kansas State University are leaders in providing the beef industry, from producers to retailers, with the people and tools needed to succeed both today and into the future, making this collaboration a natural fit.
"An integrated approach between our schools is a smart use of our resources so that collectively, we can better serve the beef industry that provides significant economic infrastructure for our schools and our states," said Dr. Thomson, director of the institute. "I look forward to growing opportunities for our faculty and students together through research, outreach and educational opportunities."
By adding expertise from Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, these universities can take the Beef Cattle Institute to another level of success and deliver far-reaching solutions for the beef industry, provide expanded opportunities for students and faculty, and better serve citizen interests.
"This partnership not only strengthens the collaborative research between our two universities, but also elevates the national profiles of each," said Texas Tech President M. Duane Nellis. "Texas Tech and Kansas State boast some of the world's leading researchers in the beef industry and their joint efforts will benefit not only the universities, but also the public for years to come."
Texas Tech and Kansas State University have a shared vision for the service to the beef industry, its many and varied stakeholders and the citizens who benefit from the beef industry, from beef consumers to employees of allied businesses. Moreover, a large proportion of U.S. beef cattle are finished between Lubbock, Texas, and Manhattan, Kansas, which generates substantial regional and national revenues.
"We are excited to partner with Texas Tech University and share a multidisciplinary vision to solving real-world issues the beef industry faces," said Kirk Schulz, president of Kansas State University. "Such valuable and service-oriented collaborations are a crucial part of our land-grant mission and will help Kansas State University become a Top 50 public research university by 2025."
Beef from the region is exported around the world, and Texas Tech's involvement in the Beef Cattle Institute will have global influence.
"This relationship with the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State is an important step forward in our continuing efforts to serve the livestock industry and grow expertise in a research focus area of animal health, nutrition and welfare," said Michael Galyean, dean of Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. "Linkage to the Beef Cattle Institute will benefit faculty and students at both institutions."
The Beef Cattle Institute's goal is to provide students and beef producers with the highest quality and most up-to-date education, research and outreach available. The hope is to increase the value of a student's education through work in the institute as well as increasing training for those in the beef industry.
"Through collaboration with Texas Tech University, Kansas State University and its College of Veterinary Medicine are poised to better address challenges facing the beef industry and its constituents," said Dr. Tammy Beckham, incoming dean of the Kansas State's College of Veterinary Medicine. "This partnership opens new avenues for education, research and outreach for faculty and students both within the college and across the university as well as nationally."
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Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases introduces students to high-containment laboratory research
While the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility is under construction, the training of future transboundary animal disease researchers is happening now. This summer, the Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Disease, or CEEZAD, introduced 10 students from Kansas State University and six other institutions to high-containment laboratory research in a two-week program at K-State's Biosecurity Research Institute.
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CVM's Dr. Deryl Troyer teams up on patent for preclinical cancer detection test platform
A U.S. patent has been awarded to a Kansas State University technology that quickly detects the early stages of cancer before physical symptoms ever appear.
Dr. Deryl L. Troyer, professor of anatomy and physiology; Dr. Stefan H. Bossmann, professor of chemistry; and Dr. Matthew Basel, postdoctoral fellow in anatomy and physiology, developed a nanoplatform technology to detect human cancer cells and tumors in the beginning stages.
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"Early detection of cancer increases the chances of successful therapy," Dr. Troyer said. "This is because in most cases treatment can be initiated before metastases occur. Early detection also is advantageous because therapies that do not have devastating side effects are more likely to be successful."
The technology was recently awarded U.S. Patent 8,969,027, titled "Fluorescence Assays for Serine Proteases." It was issued to the Kansas State University Research Foundation, a nonprofit corporation responsible for managing technology transfer activities at the university. Patents also have been awarded in Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the U.K.
The researchers' technology consists of iron/ironoxide core/shell nanoparticles coated with amino acids and a fluorescent dye. The amino acids and dye interact with enzymes in a blood sample and make it possible to diagnose a cancer type even if a patient is not showing physical symptoms associated with cancer.
A sample of a patient's blood is converted into a blood serum. The serum is used to perform tests with enzymes — mainly proteases — that are in the bloodstream and that are expressed at different levels in cancer patients and healthy adults. Each enzyme is analyzed and compared to the enzyme pattern of different tumor types. Each type of cancer has a unique protease signature, similar to a genetic fingerprint registered in a database.
Results are produced in about 30 minutes.
The technology has a 95 percent success rate at detecting cancer at stage 1 and beyond.
"Since we are able to detect virtually all solid tumors at stage 1 during routine blood testing, this cost-effective technology used together with the already established cancer technologies has the potential of saving half the lives of those diagnosed with cancer during the next decade," Dr. Bossmann said. "This test can be easily incorporated into clinical labs."
Drs. Troyer and Bossmann are currently collaborating with China's First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University on conducting double-blind cancer detection tests. Double-blind tests are one of the most stringent testing procedures as neither the test participants nor the administrators know who is in the control group and who is in the experimental group. If the researchers' detection test achieves a high accuracy rate, it will likely become a viable medical test for physicians in the U.S. and across the world.
Protease measurements of more than 10,000 patients at Kunming Medical University have shown that bladder cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, fibroid cancer, gallbladder cancer, hepatoma, non-small lung cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer all feature unique protease signatures, which permit their identification in early stages.
The patent is currently available to license through the Kansas State University Institute for Commercialization by contacting 785-532-3900 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The researchers received support to develop the test through the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems; the National Institutes of Health phase II Small Business Innovation Research; the Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University; and the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Dr. David Eshar travels to Israel to study black-tailed prairie dogs
There's no place like home for Dr. David Eshar, assistant professor of exotic, wildlife & zoo animal medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. While prairies dogs are common in Kansas and the central plains, Dr. Eshar is conducting a study on a group of black-tailed prairie dogs where he grew up in Israel, with veterinarians from the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem.
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"The Jerusalem Zoo, also called 'the Biblical Zoo' is the top attraction in Israel, admitting nearly 1 million visitors annually," Dr. Eshar said. "This well-managed zoo keeps a large collection of prairie dogs that are well-trained and handleable. The purpose of this study, which is sponsored by the Abaxis company, was to evaluate the effect of isoflurane gas anesthesia on blood gas analytes and selected physiological parameters in black-tailed prairie dogs using point-of-care blood analyzers that require a small blood volume and provide prompt and bed-side results, an advantage when performing anesthesia. Basically, we want to know what happens to them physiologically during anesthesia and with that improve their anesthetic care and reduce anesthetic risks."
The black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is a member of the order Rodentia and the family Sciuridae. Dr. Eshar said that ecologically, prairie dogs are a keystone species in North American prairie environment, making them an important species to biologists and wildlife veterinarians alike. Black-tailed prairie dogs are also frequently studied in research, kept in zoological collections, and also kept as pets.
"General anesthesia is frequently required for examination and diagnostic testing of prairie dogs, and inhalant anesthetics are typically used for anesthesia," Dr. Eshar said. "However, a comparative report showed that rodents and other small mammals had a significantly higher anesthesia-related mortality rate when compared to other anesthetized species."
He noted that the measurement of physiologic parameters is important when evaluating the overall health status of an animal. These parameters can help in detection of an unidentified pathologic state, or to eliminate a possible cause of an animal's illness. However, limited venous access and smaller body size make blood testing challenging. Clinical expertise and using modern technology designed to work with these challenges allows for improved care for smaller-sized mammals.
"In the past couple of years our Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Exotics and Zoological Medicine Service has been working hard in collaboration with some of our other clinical services units to study and describe important physiologic clinical data for this species," Dr. Eshar said. "Information about their clinical pathology, ophthalmology, cardiology and radiology was described for the first time during this study."
Dr. Eshar said his work will be published soon in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
KSVDL video: Collection and Submission of Swabs
Here's a video from the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to explain how to proper techniques for collecting and submitting swabs for analysis, depending on the types of tests that are needed.
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Mourning the loss of a former instructor
Dr. Wally Cash passes away at age 68
The CVM is sad to bring news of the passing of longtime anatomy instructor, Dr. Wally Cash, gone June 29 at age 68.
Dean Ralph Richardson said, "Wally, a gifted professor of anatomy and a much loved teacher of thousands of K-State veterinarians, dedicated his life to inspiring young people to develop a lifelong love of learning." Dr. Cash earned his bachelor's degree in biological sciences in 1969, DVM in 1971, and Ph.D. in anatomy/physiology/pathology in 1982, all from K-State.
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From 1971 until 1974, Dr. Cash was in private veterinary practice in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Cash returned to K-State in 1974 as a temporary instructor, but stayed on, eventually becoming a full professor in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology. Dr. Cash was a member of more than 15 graduate student committees and authored or co-authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Cash produced more than 20 videotapes used in his anatomy classes and served on many college and university committees.
Dr. Cash received the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teaching Award in 1980 and in 2000, Merial Award for Teaching Excellence in the First Year in 2005 and 2009, and Professional Performance Award in 2007.
Dr. Cash was a charter member of the Sigma Chapter of Phi Zeta and a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Gamma Sigma Delta. He was also an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Veterinary Anatomists, American Association of Anatomists, World Association of Anatomists, Society for Neuroscience, and the American Association for the Advancement for Science.
Dr. Cash leaves behind his wife, Trisha, and daughter, Caitlin.
Dr. Ralph Richardson flunks retirement; Named as interim dean and CEO of K-State Olathe
Kansas State University has named Dr. Ralph Richardson as the interim dean and CEO of K-State Olathe, effective Aug. 2.
Dr. Richardson has served as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University since 1998 and will be succeeded by Dr. Tammy Beckham, currently director of the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases in College Station, Texas.
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"We are confident Dr. Richardson's strengths and leadership in the animal health area, knowledge of the Kansas City community and administrative acumen will continue to build on the education, training and research K-State Olathe provides to the Kansas City area," said April Mason, Kansas State University provost and senior vice president. "The Olathe campus is critically important in our efforts to become a Top 50 public research university by 2025, and we appreciate Ralph's willingness to serve in this key position."
Prior to joining Kansas State University, Richardson was the department head of veterinary clinical sciences at Purdue University from 1987 to 1998. During his time at Purdue, Dr. Richardson conducted research in the area of human-animal comparative medicine, specifically the way naturally occurring cancer in companion animals could serve as a model for human cancer treatments.
"I look forward to helping grow the opportunities that K-State Olathe provides for Kansas State University, the state of Kansas and for the Greater Kansas City region," Dr. Richardson said. "This campus provides an ideal platform to engage university, private industry, government and our state's greatest concentration of private citizens. I am excited about building on the foundation that has been laid, growing existing programs and exploring future opportunities."
Dr. Richardson has encouraged collaboration between the College of Veterinary Medicine and the university's Biosecurity Research Institute, a bio-safety level 3 facility adjacent to the Veterinary Medicine complex that researches pathogens that threaten humans and livestock. Under Dr. Richardson's leadership, the college has established a microbiology lab at K-State Olathe, the Rabies Laboratory in Manhattan and a satellite hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Despite decreased state resources, annual expenditures of the College of Veterinary Medicine have grown each year during Dr. Richardson's tenure through increased research funding, hospital and diagnostic laboratory revenue and gifts.
He has served in leadership positions for several Greater Kansas City programs, including the board of directors of the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, the American Royal, and many governmental, civic and biomedical programs.
In addition to his leadership roles in the Greater Kansas City area, Dr. Richardson is active in numerous academic, professional and scholarly societies. With specialties in oncology and internal medicine, he is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges and the Veterinary Cancer Society, among others. Richardson was named the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinarian of the Year in 2003 and the Paws Veterinarian of the Year from the Indiana Division of the American Cancer Society in 1996.
Dr. Richardson received his bachelor's degree in biology in 1969 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1970, both from Kansas State University.
Dr. Richardson succeeds Dr. Prema Arasu, who is joining the faculty in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology. Dean Vakas is serving as the acting CEO at K-State Olathe in the interim.
HOT TOPIC: Dr. Beth Davis explains how to reduce risk of horses getting West Nile virus
Mosquito season is arriving early thanks to recent weather patterns, which means it's time to start prevention measures a little sooner — not only for humans, but also for susceptible pets.
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The levels now are even greater than the levels observed in June 2013 when the state of Kansas had 92 human West Nile cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has already confirmed one positive case this year.
Reducing the risk of West Nile virus in humans, horses and other animals is about taking precautions early, Davis says. For certain animals like horses, vaccines are an option.
"Right now is the ideal time to vaccinate your horse if you have not done so already," Dr. Davis said. "Working with your veterinarian to design an ideal protocol is a great way to know that you are protecting your horse against all possible disease threats. Once the vaccine has been administered, it usually takes about two weeks to get a good booster reaction and that protection is going to last at least six months. If you vaccinate now, you're going to have horses that are very well protected through the warm weather, which in this area is going to extend through early October."
While West Nile virus does not cause disease in small animals like dogs and cats, Dr. Davis said that mosquitoes can transmit various infectious diseases as well as a parasite that can cause heartworm disease in dogs and cats. Therefore, for many reasons it is beneficial to minimize mosquito populations.
Minimizing mosquito populations at this time of year can have several benefits, according to Davis.
"Ways that we can do that are to identify areas that mosquito breeding might be taking place, such as standing water in old tires, a water trough or even a birdbath. Empty those as soon as possible," Dr. Davis said. "If you need to leave water out for your animals, clean those areas at least once a week, if not more frequently, and that will really diminish the number of mosquito populations that are breeding and potentially harboring this virus."
Symptoms of West Nile vary in humans and animals, but the virus is potentially deadly to both. For humans, symptoms can range from a headache and fever to swelling of the brain and death. For horses, symptoms range from mild — fever or change of appetite — to severe, such as neurologic disorders.
For questions about how to protect your animals, contact your local veterinarian or the Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center at 785-532-5700.
Picture Parade
After 17 years, Dean Ralph Richardson steps down as dean of the veterinary college, a new group of students is inducted into the Army Veterinary Corps through the Health Professions Scholarship Program and the VHC welcomes its latest class of interns. See photos and highlights below.
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Dean Richardson Retirement Ceremonies
Swearing the Officer's Oath
Meet the new interns at the VHC
The Veterinary Health Center welcomed its new class of interns. Back row (left to right): Drs. Jonathan Mui, Tucker Avra, Melissa Nau and Michelle Tucker. Front row: Drs. Julie Andrie, Chelsea Davis, Jamie Steins
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Dr. Michael Gilsdorf to be recognized at AVMA
Dr. Michael J. Gilsdorf, Sykesville, Maryland, is the recipient of the 2015 Alumni Recognition Award presented during the annual convention of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) held in Boston on July 13.
Dr. Gilsdorf earned a bachelor's degree in animal science in 1972 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 1974, both from Kansas State University. In 1981, he completed the criteria and was awarded a Master's in Veterinary Microbiology from Iowa State University. Dr. Gilsdorf wanted to gain experience in all aspects of regulatory medicine with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Veterinary Services. He has held positions over the last 33 years as a veterinary medical officer (VMO), an area veterinarian in charge (AVIC), a VMO at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory, a senior staff veterinarian in headquarters, and a VMO working in international animal health programs. He is currently executive vice president of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians in Washington, D.C. and is considered to be an expert on brucellosis, an infectious bacterial disease that has significant impact on cattle and swine.
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K-State Alumni Reception at 2015 Central Veterinary Conference
Aug. 20, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm, Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Count Basie Ballroom A
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Pet Friendly License Plate program in Kansas
The College of Veterinary Medicine has a new way to support shelter medicine in Kansas. The Pet Friendly license plate is available to Kansas residents statewide. For information, see http://www.vet.k-state.edu/development/pet-friendly.html, call 1-855-269-7387 or e-mail: email@example.com.
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More activities and accomplishments in the College of Veterinary Medicine:
Dr. Howard Erickson will be presenting "The History of the Boston Veterinary Institute and Early Presidents of the United States Veterinary Medical Association" at the AVMA Convention in Boston on July 13. He said the Boston Veterinary Institute was the second private veterinary institution in the U.S. It existed from 1855-1860. Four of the early presidents of the USVMA which became the AVMA came from the Boston Veterinary Institute.
Dr. Beth Davis presented at the Texas Equine Veterinary Association Breathe Easy In-Depth Respiratory Meeting held in Austin, Texas. Her topics included: Upper and lower airway disease; Herpes virus in horses; Bacterial respiratory disease and Inflammatory respiratory diseases IAD and RAO. She also provided laboratory sessions on bronchoalveolar lavage procedure and reading airway cytology slides; thoracic ultrasound; thoracic radiographs; arterial blood gas sampling, and stationary and dynamic endoscopy of the upper respiratory tract.
Dr. Raelene Wouda attended the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana. She moderated the oncology comprehensive review sessions on the topic immunotherapeutics and attended the annual meeting of the Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium (COTC) of which K-State is a member. In May, she spoke at the University of Kansas School of Medicine as part of the University of Kansas Cancer Center's Seminar Series, on the topic of Comparative Oncology and the invaluable contribution our companion animals can make to understanding cancer and improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this.
Dr. Brad White presented at the Montana Veterinary Medical Association 2015 Summer Meeting in Big Sky, Montana. His topics included: Update on BRD identification and management; Optimizing calf health pre-weaning; Reproductive profiling in cow-calf herds: Managing for success; and Preventing and managing losses in cow-calf herds.
Dr. Brad Crauer supervised the 500th sterilization on the Mobile Surgery Unit on June 27. The program is on track to perform approximately 4,000 surgeries this year.
Dr. Justin Thomason presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Indianapolis. His topic was constrictive pericarditis in dogs. Dr. Greg Grauer also presented at the ACVIM Forum and the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) board meeting in Indianapolis His topic was Re-assessment of Normal Values in CKD.
Dr. Mike Apley participated on behalf of the NCBA in workshop of 150 food industry stakeholders focused on antimicrobial resistance at the White House. He was nominated by NCBA, AABP and AVC to be a voting member on the presidential advisory council on Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (CARB). And Dr. Apley led a discussion on antibiotic compliance in a free webinar offered by NCBA.
Landa Colvin-Marion reports that dispensary student worker, Melanie Sowards, successfully completed a training program to sit for a national licensing exam. She sat for and passed the exam in June 2015 and is now a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Congratulations, Melanie!
Dr. Liz Santschi conducted a student lab at Olathe North High School for 19 freshmen students. They learned the basics of putting a plate and screws across a broken bone. She shared a few pictures from the event below.
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We're rather impressed with the amount of work that has gone into manufacturing the lockers in Waiouru's cockpit.
Our expectation was the locker would be a simple "bin" design with a lift up lid. As you can see in both photo's the actual locker construction is far more sophisticated. The above photo is the general storage locker whilst the next photo is the starboard gas locker.
Our specification requires all the external lockers and hatches to be secured by individual locking mechanisms operated from within the shell of the boat. We didn't want hasps, staples and padlocks.


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Sunday, 8 December 2019
The Essential Guide to Auckland
Surprisingly sweet, good-natured comedy – low on bad taste gags and
featuring strong comic performances from Kinnear and Damon.
Stuck On You is the latest comedy from the Farrelly Brothers, the writing-directing team behind There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber and Shallow Hal.
Given that their chosen subject matter this time round is a pair of conjoined twins, you could be forgiven for expecting an onslaught of borderline offensive, bad taste gross-out gags of the type that made them famous in the first place – indeed, the film has already attracted heavy criticism in the States, albeit from people who clearly haven't seen it.
Surprisingly Sweet Film
However, as with Shallow Hal, Stuck On You is surprisingly low on bad taste gags, instead delivering a sweet-natured, warm-hearted comedy that's both funny and surprisingly moving.
Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear star as conjoined twins Bob and Walt Tenor,
owners and head chefs of a fast food restaurant in Martha's Vineyard, New England. However Walt (Kinnear) has always wanted to be an actor, so, after years of amateur stage productions (with a supportive but stage-struck Bob shuffling along beside him), he persuades Bob to move to L.A. so that he can try and make it in Hollywood.
As luck would have it, they meet Cher (gamely playing herself as a total bitch), who has a TV contract she wants to get out of, one that allows her to choose her own male co-star…
Meanwhile, Bob (the shyer of the two – Walt is the ladies' man) has a
girlfriend he has met over the internet, who also lives in L.A. There's only one slight problem – he hasn't told her he's a conjoined twin…
Both Kinnear and Damon are superb as Bob and Walt, turning in strong,
likeable performances that really make you care about the character(s).
There's also good support from Eva Mendes (who, inexplicably, seems to be in everything at the moment), Seymour Cassel (as Morty, their dodgy agent) and Wen Yann Shih (as Bob's girlfriend), as well as a wonderful cameo from Meryl Streep with a glorious final scene payoff that's worth the price of admission alone.
Inoffensive But Subversive
Basically, if you're not offended by the premise of the film, then you're unlikely to be offended by anything in it. There's only one even vaguely risqué sight gag (Walt having sex while Bob, separated by a curtain, is trying to write a letter – "Would you mind typing on your knees for a bit?") and no gross-out humour at all.
There are some superb scenes – highlights include the hilarious fight in the bar and – the scene you spend half the movie waiting for - the scene where they finally argue and come to blows. ("Yeah, you BETTER run!"). The script is also pretty good, with several top quality one-liners. (Arguably, it's also fairly subversive, as the film is, essentially, a love story between the two men.).
If the film has a fault, it's only that at two hours, it's a little too long for a comedy. In addition, the female characters are underwritten and could have been given a little more to do.
In short, Stuck On You is a sweet, moving comedy with great performances and several laugh-out-loud gags. It's also an awful lot better than you may have already heard and is definitely worth seeing, providing the premise appeals in the first place.
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With much of it's traditional cuisine adapted from the cooking of journeying nomadic tribes, a unique culinary history has developed making the Lebanese kitchen on of the most popular of all Middle Eastern cuisines. In this class we will feast upon garlicky Swiss chard and lemon lentils, whipped hummus with minced lamb and sumac, chicken and rice pilaf with butter toasted almonds and orange blossom scented rice pudding with dried cherries and pistachioes.
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