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Hartford police said that they have arrested a man on drug and firearm charges after a brief foot chase on Friday night.
According to police, at 9:47 p.m. officers conducting a "Hot Spot" search in response to an increase of gun incidents in the area of the city's North District, observed a vehicle parked in the area of 221 Sisson Avenue.
Upon approaching the car, the officers were pushed by the vehicle's front passenger who began to flee the scene on foot, police said.
According to police, the suspect was subsequently apprehended in the area of Fales Street following a brief pursuit and was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and heroin packaged for street level sales.
Following this, a police investigation made with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led authorities to apartment 205 at 221 Sisson Avenue, police said.
According to police, the sole resident of the apartment gave consent to a search where officials located a firearm as well as various items used to manufacture and package heroin.
In total, police said they recovered a .22 caliber pistol with 11 live rounds, various narcotic paraphernalia and packaging, a single plastic bag containing crack cocaine and nine purple wax sleeves containing heroin.
Police said the recovered gun was found to have been stolen from Weybridge, Vermont during a 2013 home invasion.
According to police, the accused, 39-year-old Howard King aka "Wow" of South Marshall Street in Hartford was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, violation of a protective order, interfering with police, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, drug factory charges and possession of paraphernalia charges.
King, a convicted felon with multiple prior firearm related arrests in Hartford, was additionally served two outstanding violation of probation warrants for the State of Connecticut, police said.
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Christmas is a time for celebration, gift-giving, and enjoying the company of family and friends. It's an appropriate time to appreciate and give thanks, whether it is to your best friend for hosting that fantastic Christmas cocktail soirée, or for your mother for adhering to your Net-A-Porter wish list. Christmas comes around but once a year, so use this time to get back to basics, and give thanks properly, by embracing the art of the thank you note.
When to write one A hand written note is special, just like the holiday season, so it's the perfect time to start. While a Facebook message or a Snapchat giving thanks can be quicker, think of how much joy the receiver will have when they see a handwritten card in their letterbox. While there are plenty of reasons to give thanks at Christmas, the two most apparent are to thank someone for hosting you at their party and to thank someone for a thoughtful Christmas gift. These two occasions mark a perfect starting point for dusting off your stationery. Ideally, one would send a thank you within 24 hours of the event, but that may be difficult during such a busy festive period. Adhering to this timing will ensure you tick it off your to-do list promptly, but remember the note will be a welcome gesture even if it doesn't arrive until the new year.
What should it say? There are no rules, except to ensure the card is personal. If you're thanking them for a great party, mention the beautiful decorations they had on display, or a particular dish they served that you enjoyed. If you're thanking them for a gift, outline what you liked about it and what you are likely to use it for. A compliment is always welcome. See an example below.
Dear Natalie,
Thank you for the beautiful red lipstick you gave me this Christmas. It is the perfect shade of red that I've been looking everywhere for! I look forward to catching up with you during the summer holidays.
How to put it all together Be creative with the stationery you use, but the main thing is that a thank you note should be handwritten, not typed out or printed. A small piece of plain card with a matching envelope is ideal. Try to select a pen that writes well on card. These days, a small blank piece of card with your initials embossed onto it is a relatively inexpensive yet stylish way to give your thanks. Plus it will save you time if you know you have a stash of them at home. Try to write neatly, remember to put the full mailing address centred on the front of the envelope and don't forget a stamp. Look out for a festive stamp which will seal the note with holiday cheer.
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Lemuel C. Evans 2008 - 2008 Tonganoxie
Memorial services for Lemuel C. Evans, Jr., 71, Tonganoxie, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Reno Historical Society Church, 201 W. Washington in Tonganoxie.
The family will receive friends one hour before services. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
Mr. Evans died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at his home.
He was born June 13, 1937, in Lawrence, the son of Lemuel "Hap" Evans, Sr. and Madaline Bowen Evans.
He was a lifetime resident of Tonganoxie and a member of the Tonganoxie Congregational Church.
Mr. Evans married Judith Wiley on Nov. 6, 1978, in Miami, Okla.
Mr. Evans served in the US Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion, the Henri Masonic Lodge No. 190 AF and AM, both of Tonganoxie and the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 42, Eudora. Mr. Evans was actively involved in the community by building homes around the area and developing the Northstar subdivision. He was co-owner of Evans Real Estate and sold real estate and insurance for 50 years in Leavenworth County. Mr. Evans was instrumental in starting the Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Evans is survived by his wife, Judy, of the home; three daughters, Elizabeth, Annette and Gwynne Evans, all of Tonganoxie; one brother, J.W. Evans, Tonganoxie.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or Douglas County Visiting Nurses and Hospice, care of Quisenberry Funeral Home, P.O. Box 993, Tonganoxie 66086.
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Kusenda, M., V. Vacic, D. Malhotra, L. Rodgers, K. Pavon, J. Meth, R. A. Kumar, S. L. Christian, H. Peeters, S. S. Cho, A. Addington, J. L. Rapoport, and J. Sebat. "The Influence of Microdeletions and Microduplications of 16p11.2 on Global Transcription Profiles." Journal of Child Neurology 30.14 (2015): 1947-953.
Copy number variants (CNVs) of a 600 kb region on 16p11.2 are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and changes in brain volume. The authors hypothesize that abnormal brain development associated with this CNV can be attributed to changes in transcriptional regulation. The authors determined the effects of 16p11.2 dosage on gene expression by transcription profiling of lymphoblast cell lines derived from 6 microdeletion carriers, 15 microduplication carriers and 15 controls. Gene dosage had a significant influence on the transcript abundance of a majority (20/34) of genes within the CNV region. In addition, a limited number of genes were dysregulated in trans. Genes most strongly correlated with patient head circumference included SULT1A, KCTD13, and TMEM242. Given the modest effect of 16p11.2 copy number on global transcriptional regulation in lymphocytes, larger studies utilizing neuronal cell types may be needed in order to elucidate the signaling pathways that influence brain development in this genetic disorder.
Nominated to present at the 2013 UCSD Undergraduate Research Conference.
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As geneticists, we are interested in understanding how genes influence complex traits. We have investigated the relationship of genes to neurodevelopment and behavioral phenotypes utilizing Machine Learning Algorithms (MLA) to best predict reciprocating genotypes. This study focuses particularly on the 16p11.2 Copy Number Variant (CNV) of the human genome, which is known to contain the gene Potassium Channel Tetramerization domain 13 (KCTD13) that confers risk to several distinguishing features on brain development and psychiatric features. Deletion is associated with larger head size and BMI, with an increased risk for Intellectual Disability and Autism, while duplication is associated with smaller head size and BMI, and a range of adult psychiatric disorders. We hypothesized that it would be possible to differentiate deletions from duplications at an 80% success rate using the MLA randomForests on phenotypical data.
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Nominated to present at the 2012 UCSD Summer Undergraduate Research Conference.
Schizophrenia is a highly heritable neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by social withdrawal, delusions, and hallucinations. Our group has identified a genomic duplication of the neuropeptide receptor gene VIPR2 on chromosome 7 that confers significant risk for schizophrenia. As yet, little is known about the effect of this duplication on brain development and behavior. Here, we investigate this by using an animal model. We analyzed the behavior, and response to various tasks, of mice with none to four copies of the VIPR2 gene. Mice were observed for locomotor and stereotyped behaviors as well as pre-pulse inhibition (PPI), all of which are known to be altered when people start developing schizophrenia. Using this model, we will test the hypothesis that high copy numbers of the VIPR2 gene result in locomotor hyperactivity and a deficit in PPI - comparable behaviors found in people with schizophrenia.
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The purpose of this lab was to use RNAseq and bioinformatics tools in order to find which gene was knocked out of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast strain. Gene expression was quantified and compared to corresponding data of two wild type strains. After thorough pathway analysis using DAVID, Knockout strain #2 was found to be YHL009C, as a number of pathways were being down-regulated, including oxidative phosphorylation (Benjamini = 3.1E-07), intron homing (7.29E-10), and RNA processing (2.11E-02). No pathways were significant up-regulated.


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All of my cards were made using the very cute 'Hedgie Hoggie Hugs' stamp set which you can find here on the Little Claire Designs website.
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'anything goes'
Great card Helen with a wonderful layout. Congrats on getting it published!!!ReplyDelete
Congrats to you! It is lovely!ReplyDelete
Brilliant card Helen, and I loved your cards in the magazine. I have added this stamp to my shopping list for the Great Create.
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Wonderful card for our challenge at Craft Rocket, fab design, xxxReplyDelete
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Gorgeous card Helen :-) the image is adorable and I love how you made the card front! absolutely brilliant!! :-)
Congratulations on being published too!! :-)
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What a lovely card, very different design which is always welcome....enjoy your day ..xReplyDelete
Such an unusual shaped card Helen and really effective, many thanks for joining us at Penny Black and More challenge this month.
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Such a cute card.
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Love the shape of this card Helen, very unusual ( I like things that are a bit different to the normal!!) - perfect for our get ready for Christmas theme, thank you for sharing this with us at Penny Black and More, Leanne DT xxxxReplyDelete
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Great card and thanks for sharing with us at Paper Creator ..Sue xReplyDelete
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Your Millennial buyer specialist. Sean has served as an elected member of both the Downtown, and Metro San Diego real estate organizations.
Sean has a master's degree in Education and is a former Teach for America Corps member, having served in the classroom for two years in Los Angeles. He then went on to become a trainer for the Walt Disney Company in Beijing before beginning his career in mortgages.
Sean has been a "Big" with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of San Diego since 2013, and on the board of MARYAH - a charity organization that raises money for homeless youth - since 2014.
When he is not closing loans, you'll find Sean singing and playing his guitar, spending time with his friends and family, and exploring San Diego's craft beer scene
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Oct 5, 2017
Stacey Myers
Associate Director
Sean is a wonderful professional that exceeded my expectations every step of the way. He provided frequent updates and answered every call and text-and there were many! I am highly selective when choosing people to work with and he came highly recommended. I am so glad that I selected Sean and I would encourage you to do the same. He is outstanding at his trade and he is an excellent communicator.
Oct 2, 2017
Mel Martinez
5 Start Rating - I needed financing for a short sale; Sean came highly recommended. Sean and his team were amazing throughout a challenging short sale process. Sean went beyond the call of duty in finding me not only the best available financing, but getting me approved. More importantly, he took a personal interest in helping resolve the unique issues that come along with a short sale. I can't recommend him highly enough, patient, knowledgeable and professional. Thanks Sean!
Sep 18, 2017
Tina Allford
Domestic Engineer
Sean's service to us from the moment he introduced himself (he was recommended to us by our realtors who have very high standards and work ethic and have worked with many loan officers) has been absolutely exceptional! We are very selective on who we work with and we highly recommend Sean. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable about the loan business including VA loans and most importantly he is a great communicator. We were never left guessing on how our loan was progressing because Sean sent us updates constantly. He will always answer your calls or get back to you within minutes no matter what time or what day. He is that responsive! We wholeheartedly recommend Sean. You will not be disappointed.
Sep 11, 2017
Clifton Slater
Senior Director, Business Development
Sean is a consummate professional who goes above and beyond for his clients. My wife and I had an absolute wonderful experience working with Sean. I can not recommend him enough. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, transparent and an excellent communicator, then Sean is your guy!
Aug 30, 2017
Sean helped me with my loan processing. Very reliable and efficient on all the issues. I am very happy to work with him.
Aug 29, 2017
Andres Chavarro
Sean helped us go thru the refi of our condo. He was extremely responsive and always available to any questions we had. I am very happy with his service and I can see us reaching out to him for future needs.
Thank you Sean!
Aug 29, 2017
Michael Morrell
Owner Morrell Insurance Agency, inc
Sean did an amazing job at coordinating our new loan. He kept us in the loop with regular updates as the where we were in the process of closing this loan. I would highly recommend Sean.
Aug 24, 2017
Alyssa Slater
Sean was awesome! He walked us through each step and answered all of our questions. He was always quick to respond and always let us know ahead of time if he would be unavailable. He worked with us through quiet a few offers and was always patient and kind. We would reccomend him to our friends and family for sure.
Aug 22, 2017
Aneesha Kumar
Home Buyer
Sean is so easy to work with! He is very professional, always available on email, text or phone call and stays on top of ALL the task to dos. I really appreciated his quick responsiveness and open availability. I definitely recommend working with Sean and plan to spread the word.
Aug 21, 2017
Frank Chu
Sean was fantastic! He was always very professional over the phone and in his email messages, and would always get back to me in a very timely manner. I felt very comfortable speaking to him as he always had a super friendly voice and provided very accurate answers. I also contacted him once on a Saturday about my closing cost estimates and he responded within a few minutes! That allowed me to sign the necessary documents right away instead of waiting until the following week.
He also kept me up to date on the trend of interest rates and helped me make the most informed decision on when to lock.
Sean also kept the communication lines open among all the parties involved in completing this mortgage, including my agent, and escrow company. I felt very comfortable working with him and I'm very happy with the end result! I would put my trust in him again if I needed to get another mortgage!
Thank you Sean!
Aug 18, 2017
Milan Kumar
Systems Engineer
We started our learning process roughly 6 months ago and sean patiently explained the process and was with us every step of the way. He showed absolute patience throughout the 6 months even when we had a rollercoaster of emotions. He always stayed calm and collected and had a smile on his face. There were definitely times where it got tense due to the environment of our escrow. We found out mid escrow that the sellers had filed for bankruptcy and there was going to be a 45 day delay. Sean stuck with us the whole time and always made us see the bright side of things. Sean was always available throughout the day, even after hours, and always accomodated us. Because we knew we would have complicated scenario due to my wife and I having our money in multiple accounts and us being first time house buyers, we decided to go with sean and American pacific mortgage because we knew we needed first class communicative service. From what I have heard, you don't always get That from big banks. Sean always answered my calls, txts, questions and listened to me complain constantly. I want to personally thank sean and his team for sticking with us and hanging through the escrow storm. Today we are homeowners and we couldn't be happier. Thank you again. I highly recommend sean and his team. 1st class service.
Jun 10, 2017
Cheryl Britanabe
Home buyer
Sean was fantastic to work with! He was competent, friendly, and could always be counted on for a quick response. He works very hard to stay on top of everything, ensuring our transaction went as smoothly as possible. He's also great at answering any questions throughout the process. I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again or recommend him to all our friends & family!
May 9, 2017
Leah Gonzalez
I worked with Sean on an escrow for my first time home buyer. He communicated so well with everyone involved and made the process very easy for my buyer. I will definitely recommend Sean to my clients!
Mar 17, 2017
Tom Sorge
Sean Aguirre was an absolute true professional on a recent loan. I work with alot of lenders each day, and not many can impress me. Sean certainly did with his communication skills, time line delivery and work ethics were top notch. I would recommend Sean Aguirre to anyone needing Home Financing.
Mar 16, 2017
Erika L Zamora
Sean was very professional and responded very quickly to us. He was available via email.and text even after hours. The process was so easy and stress free thanks to him!!!
Jan 27, 2017
Daniel Meyers
President of TruFinancial
Sean is a true master of his craft. You would be hard pressed to find a mortgage specialist that has more integrity than Sean. He has a great deal of knowledge but even when he doesn't know the answer, he isn't afraid to say so and find the right answer for you. His communication is exemplary and he makes the entire process so simple antd painless. If you are looking for a mortgage
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Melissa Huk
I met Sean while working with my buyers on a sale in San Marcos. They actually were working with a lender I chose for them. My buyers decided to work with Sean and what a great choice they made after all its about our clients wants and likes! Sean was efficient through and on track. I have never seen such a clean transaction and accountability very refreshing. Thanks for getting the deal closed early another miracle and my clients are very happy. Good job!
Melissa Huk
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Jan 19, 2017
Cheri Jessup
Real Estate Broker
Sean represented the buyers for one of my listings this year and I was so impressed with his attention to details and incredible communication skills, I referred him to a family member who was a first-time buyer requiring a lot of hands-on guidance. He was SO great with them they even chose him over another lender offering lower fees! Thanks to Sean, this young couple just moved into their first home and I look like a star for "finding" him!
Nov 9, 2016
Christopher Baiocchi
Account Manager
Sean was excellent to work with. He was knowledgeable, professional and moved quickly. This was my first home purchase, so I didn't know much about the process but Sean made it easy. He was also very flexible and easy to communicate with. We connected via email, text and phone throughout the process. This came in handy for me, as I purchased this home during my busiest time of the year at work. Most importantly, I felt comfortable asking Sean any and all questions. This was really important to me as I was attempting to learn a new and complex process. Thanks Sean!
Oct 25, 2016
Sam Kleiman
Client turned friend
My wife and I recently worked with Sean and we couldn't be more impressed. He truly made our lives easier and took all the anxiety out of the whole lending process. Sean is awesome! We highly recommend using him, you won't regret it. Keep it up Sean!
Oct 17, 2016
Charlotte Esquivel
Home Buyer
Sean was dependable from start to finish. His communication was lightning fast and he was always patient and congenial. He stayed on top of the transaction every step of the way, and explained to me very clearly what I needed to do to get the lowest rate. Most of all, he answered all questions very clearly and explained what the various terms meant, etc. I highly recommend him; you won't be disappointed!!
Oct 13, 2016
Mehrdad Ganjeh
This was my first experience working with Sean and frankly I was impressed by his performance. Sean did a fantastic job throughout the loan process and kept all the team players in the loop. keep up the good work Sean!
Jun 16, 2016
B Duffee
Sean is the best. Provided us with adequate information to make the best decision for our family. Communication was great and made the stressing task of a mortgage go smoothly. Definitely recommend Sean!
Dec 4, 2015
George Amerson
U.S. Navy Paralegal
Sean Aguirre has been excellent! From the first meeting and many subsequent calls, he has handled our questions and concerns with an upbeat and professional attitude. Sean has gone above and beyond of what we'd expect from a Loan Officer by providing my wife and I solutions to improve our credit score. Very punctual with returning calls or replying to emails. We love how he keeps us informed of the many steps in the loan process; rarely having a question because Sean answers it immediately. Although we are still in the process with Sean, we are glad that we were referred to him and we will definitely refer our friends to Sean. He is making our home buying process exceptionally smooth!!
Oct 26, 2015
Daniel Meyers
Agency Manager & Registered Principal
Sean has been a great resource for general mortgage questions, and has assisted several of our clients with refinancing their mortgages or obtaining a new mortgage. He even helped myself with a new mortgage and every time he has been professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Sean to anyone with any type of mortgage need.
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Custom HTML tags with JqueryA colleague and myself were discussing it. We discussed it could be used for styling with css but then decided to use the span tag with a class instead.
Do you ever wish you could create your own tag what would behave just like you want? Well you can. there are two options -
Combine SPAN element with CSS to create your own custom tagsWhat does SPAN do? Nothing. That's the power of it. Since it has no defined display, you can write your own rules and apply them as you wish. Use either a CLASS or ID selector.
Use jquery to define your custom tagsYes it is possible, you can use jquery to give definition to your custom html tags. Suppose you need to show a page with different colored text, beside defining different classes for different colors you simply use this code -
<script type="text/javascript">
$(document).ready(function() {
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this.style.color = this.nodeName;
Write your custom tags like this -
<red>I am red text</red>
<green>i am the green</green>
I know this is not according to the rules, what you think??
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Ok, the whole story started when I wrote a post about the American actress Halle Berry, and that I can't see how people consider her pretty.
May be the American media have their own reasons to call her pretty. May be they are trying to deliver a message that they are not against colored people, especially with their long history of racism.
By the way, you may think I am racist, and that I don't see her pretty because of her color. But you know, Beyonce Knowles for example, she is colored too, but I see her really hot.I then had a debate with an American - friend - blogger called Naomi, who believes that Halle is really pretty.
Later on, one of my *favorite* blog readers, Amr El Abyad, whose name literally means Amr the White, decided to comment, but for some reason I don't know, he left his comment at Naomi's blog and asked me to read is there. May be he is afraid that I may delete his comment or something, however I never deleted a non-spam comment before. Any way, here you are his comment.
[I] am an Egyptian who was browsing tarek's blogger. Then i read your comments about the Halle post in which you found Tarek's denying that he is racist strange!! I wonder why.Naomi was really wise, and wrote the following reply to Amr's comment.
I just would like to inform you that the Egyptians's ethnicity is artabic, you might as well call it middle-eastern in case you hate the Arabs.
I have ti tell you that the Egyptians and arabs are the most racist people in the world. the black people are openly called slaves, th lighter races are pigs.......FJapanese, chinese.....etc are dumb by genes.
As I see it, we all have the same "mom" and "dad": Adam and Eve.Now, let me ask you, do you really think we are racists!? As you all know, Islam is against racism, we are ordered to respect everyone. And prophet Muhammad's - peace be upon Him - famous saying, "The only thing that differentiate between Arabs and non-Arabs is their deeds".
Update, 1/1/2007
I cannot deny that some Arabs are racists. But what I wanted to say here is that not all of them are racists, also our religion as Muslims - I think Christians as well - is against racism.
In fact what made me add this update now is the Arabic media reaction after Saddam's execution. As you know, most of the victims of Saddam's era were Kurds (non-Arabs), and Shia (non-Sunnis). And I think that's why Sunni-Arabs were really sad for the execution of Saddam. It seems that they wanted to nullify what I wrote above by their racist attitude.
Anyway, I still cannot accept Amr El-Abyad's generalization. And hope that the racist ones will remain a minority here.
P.S. See Naomi's separate post about the same issue here.
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Who We Are
The heart of tinderfarm is Sean Vicary and Steve Knight.
We share a common desire to make the world in which we live a better place. We don't have super-powers, but we do have skills, experience and ingenuity which is how we make a difference.
Between us we have considerable creative and technical expertise and have worked together in different ways and guises for the past 15 years.
Sean has produced and directed work for broadcast and his innovative animation and motion graphics have been screened internationally to wide acclaim. Originally from a fine art background his passion for creating compelling imagery encompasses a range of visual media from idents to theatrical projections. He continues to generate his own work as a practising artist.
Steve's fascination with the semantics of design has been a constant throughout his career which spans both hands on development and senior management roles. Starting out as a programmer of communications software, his skills have expanded to include interactive systems development and audio/video production. Steve thrives on meeting the challenges presented by emerging technologies.


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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court handed conservative challengers a loss Monday in a key voting rights case.
In a unanimous result, the court said a state can draw legislative districts based on total population. At issue in the case was the "one person, one vote" principle dating back to the 1960s, when the court held that state legislative districts must be drawn so they are equal in population.
But, until Monday, justices never specified whether that doctrine applied to the general population or to the voting population. All states currently draw lines based on general population, but two conservative plaintiffs from Texas argued their vote was being diluted in relation to other districts that had the same number of people but fewer voters.
The Obama administration and state of Texas opposed the lawsuit. Civil rights groups watched the case carefully, fearful that if the court were to rule with the plaintiffs, it could potentially shift power from urban areas — districts that tend to include a higher percentage of individuals not eligible to vote such as noncitizens, released felons and children — to rural areas that are more likely to favor Republicans.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the opinion.
"The rule appellants urge has no mooring in the Equal Protection Clause. The Texas Senate map, we therefore conclude, complies with the requirements of the one-person, one-vote principle," Ginsburg wrote. "Because history, precedent, and practice suffice to reveal the infirmity of appellants' claims, we need not and do not resolve whether, as Texas now argues, States may draw districts to equalize voter-eligible population rather than total population."
Edward Blum, the director of a conservative group called Project on Fair Representation, backed the challenge by Texas residents Sue Evenwel and Edward Pfenninger. Blum's group was also behind a 2013 case that invalidated a central provision of the Voting Rights Act as well as a case this term seeking to strike down a race-conscious admissions program at the University of Texas.
Blum said Monday his group is "disappointed" in the ruling. "The issue of voter equality in the United States is not going to go away. Some Supreme Court cases grow in importance over time and Evenwel v. Abbott may likely be one of those cases," he said in a statement."
The plaintiffs argued that their vote was being diluted in relation to voters in other districts and that Texas must look primarily at the total number of eligible voters when it draws district lines.
"This appeal presents a fundamental question," William Consovoy, a lawyer for Evenwel, told the justices during oral arguments in December. "That question is whether the one person, one vote rule affords eligible voters any reasonable protection."
Civil rights groups feared that Latino communities in certain states with nonvoting residents, as well as children and others, would be sharply disadvantaged if the court were to side with Evenwel.
"Drawing districts to equalize people is the only way to ensure that the communities where people live and work are fairly represented in the nation's legislatures," Michael Li, counsel for the Brennan Center's Democracy Program said after oral arguments.
Also supporting Texas was Nathaniel Persily of Stanford Law School, who said that if the court were to say that the Constitution requires states to use the voting population, it could unleash a series of questions regarding the reliability of voter lists and surveys.
"A national database of eligible voters does not exist and will not exist in the foreseeable future," he said in an amicus brief.


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Hypopituitary Overview
Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland (a small gland at the base of the brain) does not produce one or more of its hormones or else not enough of them. This condition may occur because of disease in the pituitary or hypothalamus (a part of the brain that contains hormones that control the pituitary gland). When there is low or no production of all the pituitary hormones, the condition is called panhypopituitarism. This condition may affect either children or adults.
The pituitary gland sends signals to other glands, for example the thyroid gland, to produce hormones, such as thyroid hormone. The hormones produced by the pituitary gland and other glands have a significant impact on bodily functions, such as growth, reproduction, blood pressure, and metabolism. When one or more of these hormones is not produced properly, the body's normal functions can be affected. Some of the problems with hormones, such as with cortisol or thyroid hormone, may require prompt treatment. Others may not be life threatening.
The pituitary gland produces several hormones. Some important hormones include:
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands (glands located above or on top of the kidneys that produce hormones). ACTH triggers the adrenal glands to release a hormone called cortisol, which regulates metabolism and blood pressure.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a hormone that stimulates production and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland (a gland in the hormone system). Thyroid hormone regulates the body's metabolism and is important in growth and development.
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are hormones that control sexual function in males and females. LH and FSH are also known as gonadotropins. They act on the ovaries or testes to stimulate sex hormone production- estrogen from ovaries and testosterone from testes.
- Growth hormone (GH) is a hormone that stimulates normal growth of bones and tissues.
- Prolactin is a hormone that stimulates milk production and female breast growth.
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a hormone that controls water loss by the kidneys.
In hypopituitarism, one or more of these pituitary hormones is missing. The lack of hormone results in a loss of function of the gland or organ that it controls.
Hypopituitary Causes
A loss of function of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus results in low or absent hormones. Tumors can cause damage to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus and can therefore result in a loss of function. Damage to the pituitary gland can also be caused by radiation, surgery, infections such as meningitis, or various other conditions. In some cases, the cause is unknown.
Hypopituitary Symptoms
Some people may have no symptoms or a gradual onset of symptoms. In other people, the symptoms may be sudden and dramatic. The symptoms depend on the cause, how fast they come on, and the hormone that is involved.
- ACTH deficiency: Symptoms include fatigue, low blood pressure, weight loss, weakness, depression, nausea, or vomiting.
- TSH deficiency: Symptoms include constipation, weight gain, sensitivity to cold, decreased energy, and muscle weakness or aching.
- FSH and LH deficiency: In women, symptoms include irregular or stopped menstrual periods and infertility. In men, symptoms include loss of body and facial hair, weakness, lack of interest in sexual activity, erectile dysfunction, and infertility.
- GH deficiency: In children, symptoms include short height, fat around the waist and in the face, and poor overall growth. In adults, symptoms include low energy, decreased strength and exercise tolerance, weight gain, decreased muscle mass, and feelings of anxiety or depression.
- Prolactin deficiency: In women, symptoms include lack of milk production. No symptoms are seen in men.
- ADH deficiency: Symptoms include increased thirst and urination.
When to Seek Medical Care
Call the doctor or health care practitioner if any of the above symptoms develop.
Exams and Tests
The doctor or health care practitioner may perform blood tests to determine which hormone level is low and to rule out other causes. The following tests may be performed:
- ACTH (Cortrosyn) stimulation test
- TSH and thyroxine test
- FSH and LH and either estradiol or testosterone (whichever is appropriate for the patient)
- Prolactin test
- GH stimulation test
An MRI or CT scan of the pituitary gland may be obtained to determine if a tumor is present.
In children, X-rays of the hands may be taken to determine if bones are growing normally.
Hypopituitary Treatment - Medical Treatment
Medical treatment consists of hormone replacement therapy and treatment of the underlying cause.
Drugs used to treat hypopituitarism replace the deficient hormone.
- Glucocorticoids (for example, hydrocortisone) are used to treat adrenal insufficiency resulting from ACTH deficiency.
- Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is used for hypothyroidism (a condition in which thyroid production is low). Drugs, such as levothyroxine (for example, Synthroid, Levoxyl), may be used. In the drug's active form, it influences growth and development of tissues.
Sex hormone deficiency is treated with sex-appropriate hormones such as testosterone or estrogen.
- Testosterone replacement therapy (for example, Andro-LA or Androderm) is used in men. Testosterone promotes and maintains the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as facial hair in males with androgen deficiency.
- Estrogen replacement therapy (for example, Premarin) with or without progesterone is used in women. Estrogens are important in developing and maintaining the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics such as breast development.
- Growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy (for example, Genotropin or Humatrope) is used for children as appropriate. Growth hormone stimulates linear growth and growth of skeletal muscle and organs. GH therapy may also be used in adults, but it will not make them grow taller.
If a tumor is involved, surgery may be performed, depending on its type and location.
Next Steps - Follow-up
Checkups with the doctor or health care practitioner are important. The doctor may need to adjust the dose of hormone replacement therapy.
If hormone replacement therapy is adequate, the prognosis is good. Complications are often related to the underlying disease.
For More Information
Visit the Pituitary Network Association web site.
Synonyms and Keywords
hypopituitarism, panhypopituitarism, pituitary gland, hypothalamus, pituitary insufficiency, underactive pituitary gland, thyroid hormone deficiency, growth hormone deficiency, FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone, LH, luteinizing hormone, adrenocorticotropin hormone, ACTH, prolactin, ADH, antidiuretic hormone, low hormones


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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) August 01, 2014
Fresh from Las Vegas market, the team at Emassagechair.com took a look at some new and exciting products. With the 2014 Holiday season just around the corner, brands are starting to gear up with some exciting new products. There have already been some exciting new releases, like the Panasonic EP-MA73 which is mentioned below, but other brands like Cozzia and Inada will be making a big splash with some cool new chairs. The Las Vegas Market takes place two times a year and is a great place for all things home. Attendees will find a wide range of not only furniture, but also home décor. Attendees also get a first hand look at new and upcoming products.
Cozzia, which is best known for its EC-618 massage chair, was showing off a new prototype massage chair. The new model will be an upgraded version of their EC-618 and include many never before seen massage features. Much of this is still in the prototype phase so specific details aren't available. Their new CS-1070 foot massager was also available for use and received a lot of positive remarks. Heather from Emassagechair.com stated, "This is one of the best foot massages I have ever had, I'm so happy it's here, it's definitely a welcome relief after walking around in heels all day. We're very excited to introduce this to our customers." With a few different massage modes, heat, airbags, and a foot roller, customers looking for a lifelike reflexology experience will find a great alternative with this product. The Cozzia CS-1070 foot massager is available for purchase and retails for $249.
Inada was also showcasing their new Flex 3s massage chair, which was released a few weeks ago. This new addition offers stretch features, a specific shoulder massage program, and a new design. Inada is primarily known for their Sogno Dreamwave chair, which has received wide acclaim over the years. The new Flex 3s is currently available for purchase and retails for $6499.00.
The new Panasonic EP-MA73 massage chair didn't make an appearance at the summer market, but will most likely be showcased during CES. The new EP-MA73, which is an upgraded version of their high end EP-MA70, is already very popular with shoppers who've experienced the high quality that Panasonic offers. Panasonic decided to take a more a specialized approach with the new features by adding foot kneading and heat to the feet, 4 specialized stretch programs, new hand kneading in the arm massage, and a newer design. The Panasonic EP-MA73 is currently available for purchase and retails for $7999.99.
The massage experts at emassagechair.com are always available to help shoppers. Visitors can learn more about the chairs by calling 888-360-9996, read massage chair reviews, and watch massage chair videos on their Youtube channel. People can also email customer service at support(at)emassagechair(dot)com.
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Community Forum
Take Back Enterprise held a community forum on Monday night, 8/24/15, attended by over 100 folks where the vision and purpose of the organization was shared and questions were asked and answered. Since the meeting was pretty well covered by local news media from Dothan and Enterprise I had not planned on writing about it. Continue reading "You Can't Please Everyone"


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THE boy on the platform faces a pair of curlicued bronze candelabra bearing scarlet candles. He removes the central taper from one of them, inserts the index finger of his right hand into the metal hollow, upends himself and balances, his svelte, perfectly proportioned body taut and unwavering, supported only by the one finger.
He is Christian Atayde Stoinev, who turned 14 last week. He's a star in the Big Apple Circus, the one-ring, zero-lions-and-tigers entertainment that has pitched its tent in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center for its annual New York season, which continues through Jan. 8.
Some children dream of running away to join the circus. Christian was born into it. His parents, who hold administrative jobs with the Big Apple Circus and serve as his coaches, are former circus artists. Maritza Atayde, a fourth-generation member of her family's Circo Atayde Hermanos, the oldest and biggest circus in Mexico, performed as an aerialist and with a pack of Dobermans she had trained. Ivan Stoinev, from Bulgaria, was a versatile equilibrist. Christian made his debut at 5, standing bravely on the shoulders of his father, who was mounted on an unsupported ladder.
Like many circus artists, Christian has multiple skills. Pressed to describe his line of work specifically, he calls himself an acrobat. His specialty is hand-balancing, which he embarked on when he was 10. One of his routine maneuvers is to perch upside down on two slender poles, each topped with a stack of four blocks, then, maintaining his equilibrium, remove the blocks one by one. "It takes about a year to learn to balance on two hands." he said. "From there you just play with it." The one-finger feat, he admits, is a rare accomplishment.
Tumbling combines with balancing in Christian's most charming number, performed with his minuscule pet dog, Scooby, a Russian toy terrier. As Christian does rollovers, Scooby scampers over his body in the opposite direction, as if on a treadmill. Then Scooby stands poised on a small, precarious platform made by his master's raised, flexed feet. For the finale, Christian lies horizontal on his belly atop a single pole, legs stretched wide, with Scooby poised on top of him like a toy out of a Crackerjack box.
But Christian is singular -- and poignant -- not so much for what he does as for the manner in which he does it. He works with precision and alacrity, maintaining a demeanor that is all modesty and grace. Where you might expect show-biz panache, even a tawdry hard sell, he is guileless and radiant.
His combination of skill and unaffected charm (enhanced by dark good looks) has already won him prizes. At Monaco's prestigious annual competition for circus youth last February, he won not only the bronze medal but also the cup awarded by Prince Rainier to his personal favorite in the show.
The limelight and its rewards are balanced by a demanding schedule of practice (several hours a day) and performance (some 10 shows a week). Academic instruction and homework are fitted around the circus schedule but never stinted. Christian is in the ninth grade at the circus's One-Ring School House, where the student body of six is accommodated in a specially outfitted trailer. There he receives a weekly 15 hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of one-on-one tutoring, including advanced work in math, his favorite subject. He applies himself to his books just as he does to his unusual vocation, with the matter-of-fact aplomb of a professional.
Christian's life is at once exotic and surprisingly normal. Even for a stage kid, his trade is unusual. What's more, his existence is entirely peripatetic. He lives in the Orlando, Fla., house he calls home only three weeks a year; the rest of the time he's on the road, housed with his family in one of the 60 trailers that constitute the Big Apple community. Yet he spends his spare time in pursuits that are regulation young-teen stuff: playing soccer with his local pals; shopping for the latest look in clothes and sneakers; playing video games; watching too much television; letting girls pursue him.
Despite his commitment to the circus, he also dreams about college. "I could play on the football or basketball teams there," he said, "and -- maybe I'm better than I think I am -- even become a professional."
Adolescence is a complex process with an unpredictable outcome. Christian may well outgrow his present grace. But right now, he's magical.


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Scientists at The University of Queensland have taken a significant step forward in cardiac disease research by creating a functional 'beating' human heart muscle from stem cells.
Dr James Hudson and Dr Enzo Porrello from the UQ School of Biomedical Sciences collaborated with German researchers to create models of human heart tissue in the laboratory so they can study cardiac biology and diseases 'in a dish'.
"The patented technology enables us to now perform experiments on human heart tissue in the lab," Dr Hudson said.
"This provides scientists with viable, functioning human heart muscle to work on, to model disease, screen new drugs and investigate heart repair."
The UQ Cardiac Regeneration Laboratory co-leaders have also extended this research and shown that the immature tissues have the capacity to regenerate following injury.
"In the laboratory we used dry ice to kill part of the tissue while leaving the surrounding muscle healthy and viable," Dr Hudson said.
"We found those tissues fully recovered because they were immature and the cells could regenerate – in contrast to what happens normally in the adult heart where you get a 'dead' patch.
"Our goal is to use this model to potentially find new therapeutic targets to enhance or induce cardiac regeneration in people with heart failure.
"Studying regeneration of these damaged, immature cells will enable us to figure out the biochemical events behind this process.
"Hopefully we can determine how to replicate this process in adult hearts for cardiovascular patients."
Each year, about 54,000 Australians suffer a heart attack, with an average of about 23 deaths every day.
The UQ research has been supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the National Heart Foundation.
The research is published in Circulation and Development.
To read more visit UQ website.


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That's right – today is a gym sandwich day. I was up and at 'em at 4:30 this morning and at the gym by 5:00 to do 20 minutes of elliptical intervals, a 20 minute run and abs. Tonight after work I am heading to the gym near my office for a 45 Minute Club Strength Class. Voila – gym sandwich!
Post gym I was feeling waffle-y, and had two Van's Hearty Oat Waffles with Sliced Banana, Cinnamon, and Honey Drizzle (we were out of syrup). I didn't put much honey on, so they were a little dry, but just as filling.
This breakfast kept me full til lunch – which came faster than I expected!
Lunch was a Flatout Wrap with Chicken Salad, Veggies & Hummus and a Whips Yogurt.
Back to work 🙁
Did You Know? Prince Harry is back on the market. I'm more of a William girl myself, but for those of you younger ladies, or urban cougars, you just might have another chance for royalty to come your way!


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I've seen some posts labeled "Blog 365" that chronicle the daily life of a blogger and, while I am intrigued by the idea, I know that I'm way too
lazy busy to commit so I am going to commit to a Sunday "wrap up" post that will (hopefully) have some pictures and comments about what my family's week was like.
This one will include a couple weeks worth of pictures since we're already half way through the month of January. First up, Muffin boxing with Wii.
We were at my grandfather's house on New Years Day and my cousins had brought their Wii. Muffin had never before played a video game (aside from webkins related stuff) and took it very seriously. We had a blast.
Next, a picture of a drawing Muffin did on our little chalk board by the front door.
We had endured a week of rain and she drew the two of us with a rain cloud over head and grass growing at our feet. It's little things like this that make my heart want to just burst out of my chest.
Now, some pictures of Muffin at the local Children's Museum last weekend. Talk about a great place to take your stir crazy young-un. We played for a while, ate a picnic lunch, then played some more. She slept so so well that night!
I've included some pictures of our lunch on the waterfront as well. While eating lunch, Muffin remarked that it would be very cool to take a boat ride. I told her about the boat rides on the Elizabeth River offered by the VAB Aquarium and asked what sort of animals she thought we might see. "Elephants" she responded. Well, that would be a surprise wouldn't it!
Next up, a sleepy sleepy Muffin. She was not a big fan of waking up 1 1/2 hours earlier so Mama could ride the bus. (Mama wasn't really a big fan of that either to tell the truth) I had asked her to put on her clothes and make her bed but when I came downstairs I found this:
A sleepy little girl still in her pajamas. After saying "serenity now" a few times I took a picture and helped her into her clothes. Riding the bus has been fun and relaxing, I hope we can both adjust to the schedule change in short order.
Finally some pictures taken yesterday afternoon. It was freezing cold outside and we stayed in all day. Muffin was playing with a Disney Princess Magnetic Doll set that she received for Christmas and decided to include her little ponies in the scene.
Call me crazy, but I think the fact that she knew to place the 3-D ponies on their side so that they look, from the top, as though they are part of the 2-D picture is pretty awesome. What does that show, a sense of perspective? Depth? I'm not an artist but I am a Mom and I think it's pretty cool.
This picture was taken not long after her nap. She wandered downstairs with that dazed half awake look on her face and I decided to say "boo!" She jumped and glared at me saying that I hadn't scared her, I had surprised her. She wasn't in the mood to laugh it off either, saying: "Mama, when I wake up from my nap I'm not feeling happy, I'm feeling frustrated." Well, OK then. No more "surprises" after nap time.
That's a wrap! The first Sunday Scrapbook edition. Hopefully this will help me keep track of the little day-to-day things that make raising a little girl so heartwarming and fun.
Now, onto the obligatory Sawyer shot:


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Did you know that dinners, as well as open-face sandwiches, are eaten with a knife and a fork? Usually one does not touch the sandwich with one's fingers.
The fork is held with the left hand, upside down, and the knife is held in the right hand used for cutting and aiding in balancing and transferring the food onto the fork (don't forget the upside-down part).
Of course, it is a little tricky to place little green peas on a fork especially if you are right-handed - the upside-down part is a little difficult too. How about rice?? UFFDA. If you do it some other way - SORRY TO HAVE TO INFORM YOU - it is not acceptable - we must have good manners, you know.
I'll never forget the first time mom ordered a hamburger at some restaurant here in the U.S. She could not figure out how she could bite over the enormous bun - so... of course, being Norwegian, she gracefully used her knife and fork and all went well without a mess. I wish I had a picture to show you.
One time, when my brother and his family came from Norway to visit, my son and his wife, Maria, invited us for a Mexican dinner.
You should have seen Maria, my daughter-in-law's eyes, they got really big, ...when my brother Kai and the rest of the family used both the knife and fork to eat the tacos "the proper Norwegian way".
Maria had never seen that before. Since then she has visited Norway numerous times and found out that it is good manners.
It might seem cumbersome to hold your fork upside down and try to eat all your meals this way, but I guess we can learn anything we want to. We, Norwegians, learn to juggle the fork in the left hand when we are young, so it is easy. Try it you might like it.
Check back to find more interesting facts about proper etiquette in Norway.
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Mole Valley Farmers had a series of calls regards a feature on Lister Clippers. They needed to look at explainer video production that would clearly show how to use the feature and help customers at the point of purchase.
I worked with Mole Valley Farmers and Lister Clippers to develop a storyboard that would clearly show the user how to set up their Lister clippers. We decided that it would be best to use a member of the Lister Shearing team to demonstrate the product and filmed the video at Mole Valley Farmers' head office. As well as showing the video on YouTube Mole Valley embedded the video into their product page and on their search pages.
The video was great for demonstrating the clippers and shows the customer the tensioner and also gives some handy hints on looking after the product to keep it in top condition.
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text: Sailing the seven seas is old hat. The latest trick is to glide them. Sea gliders are small unmanned vessels which are now cruising the briny by the hundred. They use a minuscule amount of power, so they can stay out for months. And, being submarines, they are rarely troubled by the vicissitudes of weather at the surface. Read the full article.


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Saturday July 16, 2011
Greetings from beautiful Port Charlotte Florida, home of the Stone Crabs.
I have spent the past two days watching the Treshers with several Padres scouts & the Phillies general manager also in attendance. Taking a look at the players the Padres would likely be getting in return for Heath Bell (or Mike Adams) and Ryan Ludwick if Hoyer & Amaro pull the trigger on a trade.
The scuttlebutt is that if the Padres are willing to pick up a major portion, maybe as much as $4 million, of Bell and Ludwick's $7 million in combined remaining salaries this season that the Padres will receive one of the following top prospects -Brody Colvin, Julio Rodriguez or Trevor May - and 2-3 other players.that would include one of Jonathan Singleton or Sebastian Valle and at least one other lower level prospect.
Sounds like a huge haul and it is, but the Padres would be sending one of, if not THE, best closers in baseball and a valuable RHB that would hit much better than his current .240 in Citizens Bank Park along with a huge chunk of cash. When you consider the value of a World Series run, it is an entirely reasonable trade.
Monday and Tuesday of next week I will be spending time in Myrtle Beach before flying to Texas for the weekend. Hope to get to see starting pitchers Robbie Ross or Miguel De Los Santos and OF Travis Adair play for the Pelicans. Another player I had wanted to see, Mike Olt, is on the DL. They are all potential pieces in a trade for Bell or Adams by the Rangers.
Once I get to Frisco I am hoping to see Robbie Erlin pitch. He is the piece I would most like to see coming back the Padres way in a trade for Bell from the Rangers system.
I am afraid that by the time I get to Frisco the Padres will have pulled the trigger on a trade, possibly two.
Even if the trades are made prior to my getting to Texas its going to be a busy, exciting week of minor league baseball.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
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By Erica Goode
The New York Times
August 2, 2014
Here is an excerpt:
The increasing number of mentally ill prisoners in prisons and jails across the country — in 2013, mentally ill prisoners made up just over 28 percent of California's prison population — has raised questions about their treatment in corrections systems poorly equipped to deal with psychiatric symptoms. Mentally ill inmates, whose challenging behavior often leads to their placement in solitary confinement, are frequent targets for a cell extraction — the forcible removal of an inmate from a cell by a tactical team equipped with Tasers, pepper spray or other less-lethal weapons — or for other uses of force by guards.
Judge Karlton, in his April order, ruled that the use of force and lengthy solitary confinement of seriously mentally ill inmates was unconstitutional and ordered the department to revise its policies.
The entire article is here.


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Fran Drescher's boyfriend is a really important guy [OMG Blog]
Gwyneth Paltrow is trying to stop an expose about her affair [The Superficial]
What's going on with Kim Kardashian and Photoshop? [Amy Grindhouse]
Jennifer Garner is looking pretty sharp these days [Lainey Gossip]
Jason Segel lost way too much weight and looks like a meth addict [Celebitchy]
Melissa McCarthy is an absolute rockstar [theBERRY]
Anna Kendrick is pretty adorable, you have to admit [IDLYITW]
Kate Moss still does topless sunbathing better than you [Taxi Driver Movie – NSFW]
Nigella Lawson is a total feminist and we love her [Fishwrapper]
Alessandra Ambrosio is single now, if you're looking [Celebslam]
Who is Samantha Gradoville and why is she naked? [Drunken Stepfather – NSFW]
Beyoncé's choreography just got an upgrade [The Frisky]
Sandra Bullock has the best Halloween costume [Socialite Life]
Is Kevin Jonas' wife Danielle faking her pregnancy? [Celebzter]
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Everything you need to know about Arsenal's first match in the Europa league against Koln this season.
Arsen will play tomorrow against FC Koln in Europa league group stages for the first time in Arsene Wenger's era, and since more than 20 years. Wenger said in a press conference that he wants to give the chance to the young stars to show their talent. However, senior players present is a must.
When and where is the match?
When: The match will be on Thursday, September 14 at 8:05PM BST.
Where: Emirates Stadium
Who will play?
Arsenal will play against Chelsea in the weekend, which forces Wenger to play different players from who will play mostly against Chelsea. However, Wenger needs to try some new formations like Sanchez and Lacazette together in order to play them against Chelsea. Wenger said as well that Wilshere may feature in the match as well as Reiss Nelson.
We predict the starting Xl to be as follows:
Goalkeeper: David Ospina
Defenders: Ron Holding (captain), Per Metsaker, and Calum Chambers.
Midfielders: Reiss Nelson, Elnenny,Wilshere,and Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Forward: Walcott,Sanchez,and Giroud
Will Alexis Sanchez Play 90 minutes?
Sanchez needs some playing time to recover his fitness and sharpness, even though he played two matches with Chile this month, but he didn't play since his participation in the Confederations Cup Final in early July, two months ago. Sanchez should also have some play time with Lacazette as well.
Predicted Score
Arsenal has a golden opportunity to have a great win against the shaky Koln who lost its last three league games, and go to Chelsea match with high confidence. Arsenal should easily win by 3 goals difference.
Quick Fact:
It's the first time in Wenger's era that Arsenal plays in the Europa League group stages.


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If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV show The Doctors, shared one of his do-over dreams with Dear Doctor magazine: "If I [could have] gone back and told myself as a teenager what to do, I would have worn a mouthguard, not only to protect my teeth but also to help potentially reduce risk of concussion."
What prompted this wish? The fact that as a teenage basketball player, Stork received an elbow to the mouth that caused his two front teeth to be knocked out of place. The teeth were put back in position, but they soon became darker and began to hurt. Eventually, both were successfully restored with dental crowns. Still, it was a painful (and costly) injury — and one that could have been avoided.
You might not realize it, but when it comes to dental injuries, basketball ranks among the riskier sports. Yet it's far from the only one. In fact, according to the American Dental Association (ADA), there are some two dozen others — including baseball, hockey, surfing and bicycling — that carry a heightened risk of dental injury. Whenever you're playing those sports, the ADA recommends you wear a high-quality mouth guard.
Mouthguards have come a long way since they were introduced as protective equipment for boxers in the early 1900's. Today, three different types are widely available: stock "off-the-shelf" types that come in just a few sizes; mouth-formed "boil-and-bite" types that you adapt to the general contours of your mouth; and custom-made high-quality mouthguards that are made just for you at the dental office.
Of all three types, the dentist-made mouthguards are consistently found to be the most comfortable and best-fitting, and the ones that offer your teeth the greatest protection. What's more, recent studies suggest that custom-fabricated mouthguards can provide an additional defense against concussion — in fact, they are twice as effective as the other types. That's why you'll see more and more professional athletes (and plenty of amateurs as well) sporting custom-made mouthguards at games and practices.
"I would have saved myself a lot of dental heartache if I had worn a mouthguard," noted Dr. Stork. So take his advice: Wear a mouthguard whenever you play sports — unless you'd like to meet him (or one of his medical colleagues) in a professional capacity…
If you would like more information about mouthguards, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can read more in the Dear Doctor magazine article "Athletic Mouthguards."
While your chances of losing teeth increase as you age, it's not a given. With proper hygiene and care your teeth could last a lifetime.
But brushing and flossing can become more difficult in later years. Arthritis or strength issues in the fingers and hands make holding a toothbrush an arduous chore and flossing next to impossible.
But you can accommodate these physical changes. Many seniors find using a powered toothbrush much easier to handle and effective for removing disease-causing plaque. A tennis ball or bike handle grip attached to a manual toothbrush can also make it easier to handle. As to flossing, older people may find it easier to use floss threaders or a water irrigator, which removes plaque from between teeth with a pressurized water spray.
You may also find changes in the mouth that increase your risk for dental disease. One such issue is xerostomia, dry mouth. As you age you don't produce as much saliva, which neutralizes acid and restores minerals to enamel, as when you were younger. Dry mouth can also be a side effect of certain medications. Older people are also more likely to suffer from gastric reflux, which can introduce stomach acid into the mouth.
With these dry, acidic conditions, you're more susceptible to both tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can help offset it by increasing water consumption, taking a saliva stimulator, changing to alternative medications if available, and relieving gastric reflux.
Another area of concern in aging is the higher risk for inflammatory diseases like diabetes or cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which could also increase your risk of periodontal (gum) disease. Seeking treatment for gum disease and other similar systemic diseases may help ease the effects of each one.
Taking care of your mouth can be challenging as you grow older. But tooth loss and other unpleasant results aren't inevitable. Invest in your teeth and gums today and you're more likely to have a healthy life and smile all through your golden years.
If you would like more information on caring for your teeth and gums as you age, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Aging & Dental Health."


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text: By Jon Frandsen, Senior Editor November 20, 2008 "Getting it" is a big topic today. Republicans may not be exactly sure which direction to go, but they "get" that the party has to change. Democrats seem to get that the results were a mandate for change, but not for hurling the country far to the left. And Americans get that we're in a crisis that will require belt tightening and sacrifice. Most Americans, anyway.The upper echelons of corporate America are personally so far removed from economic pain that the concept of sacrifice seems quaint and antiquated as telephones with dials or sitting down to play a rousing game of Pong.You don't have to look further than yesterday's appearance by the heads of the Detroit's Three auto companies before the House Financial Services Committee to see that their multimillions in salaries and bonuses aren't enough to buy a clue.In a stinging article, Washington Post writer Dana Milbank describes how the three CEOs were dumbstruck by suggestions that coming to Washington in three separate private jets to make the case for a bailout for their companies was about as astute as ... well, as banking the industry's future on SUVs even more outsized than their hubris. "Couldn't you all have downgraded to first class or jet-pooled or something to get here?" one committee member asked.While the auto industry execs made themselves a particularly juicy target, they are, sadly, far from alone. Remember the clever characters at AIG who went on an all-expense paid retreat (that's "junket" to most of us) at a swanky spa? And if you're generous and set aside the scandalous behavior as aberrant, that still leaves scandalous compensation packages (salaries are so passe since they are so easy to understand that pay is made up of perks, bonuses and options whose value are hard to total up).People living in this world apart aren't evil or even selfish. But they have allowed themselves to become so isolated and insulated that their judgment is skewed. And the failure to see that gas wouldn't be cheap forever or that securitizing loans made to people who were not required to prove they could repay them might carry considerable risk is far more damning evidence of impaired judgment than tooling around in a near-bankrupt company's jet.That's why these folks may need a little help. They may not understand what's wrong with top managers and boards approving kajillion dollar salaries for one another in an age when retirement nest eggs are being cashed into buy real eggs and entire neighborhoods have become ghost towns. But Americans and even their lawmakers, not necessarily the most in-touch group of folks around, do. There is some good news in all this. CEO compensation has been a scandal for years. Peter Morici, a professor at the University of Maryland's business school, believes the financial crisis may finally force the country to address it. Just as the credit crisis began to unfold and Lehman Bros. hit the rocks, Morici warned, "Once enough dominoes fall, compensation structures and business practices will return to more conservative norms of 10 and 20 years ago. Only then will the credit crisis resolve and the economy have a decent shot at full recovery."Indeed, some small movement can be seen. In deference to the crisis, Goldman Sachs canceled end of year bonuses, which often are far higher than annual salaries on Wall Street. How many others in the industry will follow suit isn't clear. But while it would be nice if Wall Street and the rest of corporate America would voluntarily share the burden with the rest of us, I wouldn't count on it. But given the outrage that greeted jet-setting Detroit executives yesterday, I think you can count on Congress and the White House to volunteer to do the job for them. Sponsored Content


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The challenge is, how do you create real opposition to a world where there is so much power and jargon and money on one side, with the people on the other side saying, 'This is my land, I've lived here for a very long time, I understand it very well, and this is what I do'.
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2016 has proven to be a stellar year for Kate Middleton. From royal tours abroad, to prestigious charity engagements here in the UK, the Duchess of Cambridge has been busier than ever before – all done alongside raising three-year-old Prince George and 19-month old Princess Charlotte. But the Princess has managed to stay as stylish as ever – sporting her typically chic outfits when out on public engagements, and even landing her very own Vogue cover in the summer. So take a look at the Duchess of Cambridge's year in review, as we chart just a few of her highlights from 2016…
Becoming a tennis
patron Kate is a regular at the Wimbledon tennis finals, annually cheering on the England representative in the summer sunshine. So it was only fitting that in January of this
year, she was made the Official Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis
and Croquet Club – the venue for Wimbledon. This role was handed down to her by the Queen herself, who at the beginning of the year was starting to reduce her duties ahead of her 90th birthday in June. Officially, Kate is the patron of eight causes in total, including charities and art galleries.
Taking on role of Guest Editor at The Huffington Post On 17th February, Kate took up the position as Guest Editor at The Huffington Post for the day, in order to raise awareness of the campaign, You
Minds Matter. A series coordinated by Kate together with the media outlet, it was designed to open up conversation about children's mental health. And the cause is an initiative close to Kate's heart. As an ambassador for the mental health charity Place2Be, it became clear in 2016 that Kate was passionate about raising awareness of the issue.
The royal trio spearheaded a mental health campaign In April Kate, along with Prince Harry and William, launched a campaign, Heads Together, alongside the mental health charity Mind. A fierce advocate of starting national conversation on the topic of mental wellness, the three young royals vowed that this will be the single biggest project the trio have yet worked on together. The campaign will also be the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon Charity of the Year. In October, Kate and the royal siblings also took a spin on the London Eye to represent their new charity campaign.
An appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show Kate and William made their Chelsea Flower Show debut as a couple in May of this year. The couple have visited the annual event before separately, but 2016 marked their first appearance at the horticultural event together. On the day, our favourite Royal couple also got the chance to view a new flower, named after their daughter – the Princess Charlotte chrysanthemum. Aww…
Kate and William's tour of India May was a busy month for the Duchess, as Kate and William – leaving Princess Charlotte and Prince George behind at home – embarked on a two-week tour of India. And as always, with a royal tour comes a slew of incredible outfits – and this time around, Kate's choices certainly did not disappoint. Perhaps the most memorable of her style picks from her trip East was this stunning Naeem Khan embroidered dress, worn on their final day on a visit to the Taj Mahal.
Celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday Kate came together with the entire royal clan on the 11th June for The Queen's Birthday Parade, and debuted one of her most sophisticated looks yet. While the Queen herself went for an extravagant green outfit, Kate displayed a more demure white, bespoke Alexander McQueen coat dress. One of the cutest moments of Kate's year happened on this day, as Prince George and Charlotte marvelled at the RAF planes flying over the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Landing a Vogue cover Kate made history this year with her magazine cover debut in the June issue of British
Vogue, rocking a pared-down, natural look to celebrate 100 years of the
fashion bible. Kate's shoot for the magazine – her first fashion shoot ever – took place at Amner Hall in
Norfolk, where she lives with William. It's a tradition carried down by her late mother-in-law Diana, who also graced the cover herself in 1991. Kate later attended an event at the National Portrait Gallery to celebrate the centenary issue of the magazine.
The families Canadian royal tour September and October saw Kate embark on her second official tour of Canada. And the trip was a special one for her and William, as it was the first where they were able to bring along their children, Prince George and baby Charlotte. The trip totalled eight days and began in Victoria, British Columbia on 24th September, ending again there on 1st October. Their adorable families visit abroad brought with it many adorable moments from little Prince George, including his refusal to high-five Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the picture-perfect moment of him pressing his nose up against the plane window as he prepared to leave the country…
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Death in Spigg's Wood is a rollercoaster of a police procedural.
It is the story of Meg who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. She was a kickboxing champion who comes across a man being beaten up in the woods and when the attackers turn on her, she beats them up and shoots one of them before being arrested at the scene.
What follows is Meg trying to prove her innocence. That she acted in self defence and it wasn't "excessive force". You really feel for her as the police don't believe her.
Apart from the first few pages where the author seems to be trying too hard and uses uneccessary flowery words and phrases, this is just a fantastic read. I was totally gripped as the chapters flowed.
This is quite a chunk of a book, over 6k locations (perhaps 400-odd pages) and was a thrilling read from start to finish. You really feel for Megan and really hope you'd never get into a situation like that. It certainly makes you think.


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Some cookie recipes for you all to try. One specifically mentions to be baked for Christmas and the others are traditionally known to be made during the holidays.
These are from Amelia Simmons cookbook "American Cookery" which was published in 1796. This cookbook is so important to me as an American and history geek because it is known as the first cookbook written by an American. Before this one, all cookbooks that were used at the time in the United States were published and written were British.
The original title of this book was: The full title of this book was: American Cookery, or the art of dressing viands, fish, poultry, and vegetables, and the best modes of making pastes, puffs, pies, tarts, puddings, custards, and preserves, and all kinds of cakes, from the imperial plum to plain cake: Adapted to this country, and all grades of life.
So how about some post Revolution Cookies, huh?
Another _Christmas Cookey_.
To three pound flour, sprinkle a tea cup of fine powdered coriander
seed, rub in one pound butter, and one and half pound sugar, dissolve three tea spoonfuls of pearl ash in a tea cup of milk, kneed all together well, roll three quarters of an inch thick, and cut or stamp into shape and size you please, bake slowly fifteen or twenty minutes; tho' hard and dry at first, if put into an earthern pot, and dry cellar, or damp room, they will be finer, softer and better when six months old.
_Molasses Gingerbread_.
One table spoon of cinnamon, some coriander or allspice, put to four
tea spoons pearl ash, dissolved in half pint water, four pound flour,
one quart molasses, four ounces butter, (if in summer rub in the
butter, if in winter, warm the butter and molasses and pour to the
spiced flour,) knead well 'till stiff, the more the better, the
lighter and whiter it will be; bake brisk fifteen minutes; don't
scorch; before it is put in, wash it with whites and sugar beat
_Gingerbread Cakes_, or butter and sugar Gingerbread.
No. 1. Three pounds of flour, a grated nutmeg, two ounces ginger, one pound sugar, three small spoons pearl ash dissolved in cream, one pound butter, four eggs, knead it stiff, shape it to your fancy, bake 15 minutes.
_Soft Gingerbread to be baked in pans_.
Rub three pounds of sugar, two pounds of butter, into four
pounds of flour, add 20 eggs, 4 ounces ginger, 4 spoons rose water, bake as No. 1.
Three pound sugar, half pound butter, quarter of a pound of
ginger, one doz. eggs, one glass rose water, rub into three pounds
flour, bake as No. 1.
While this isn't a "Christmas" recipe, here was something that mentions Christmas at least which I found amusing.
_To keep Green Peas till Christmas_.
Take young peas, shell them, put them in a cullender to drain, then by a cloth four or five times double on a table, then spread them on, dry them very well, and have your bottles ready, fill them, cover them with mutton suet fat when it is a little soft; fill the necks almost to the top, cork them, tie a bladder and a leather over them and set them in a dry cool place.


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Hello Friends! Up on the Sassy Scrapper blog today I am sharing my Project Life spread | Week 31. I hope you get a chance to pop on over to Sassy for a visit and check out the details.
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Loving this ♥
Looks amazing!
Beautiful - such great memories to keep
great PL spread! So many details and clean looking too :)
great PL spread! So many details and clean looking too :)
Seriously Leanne your pl layouts are the. Bomb !
Your PL spreads are gorgeous....love that you don't have to add too much for them to stand out....love them :)


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Friday, December 2, 2011
Duk Bokki - Korean Rice Cakes
Duk Bokki (Korean Rice Cakes) at home, with a spicy oyster sauce and fresh green onions. Yum.
The trick is to get them to the proper softness, a matter of practice. The first couple times we tried this comfort food were not successful - the cakes were too hard, or had hard areas in them. But when they work well, they are simply fantastic. If you want them without the hassle, Midori in Hamden makes some great ones. However, they are worth practicing with and getting right at home.
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Chrome tests showing themed search suggestions based on Google search history
Google is testing a new feature in its Chrome browser to show themed search suggestions based on your past searches directly on the Chrome start screen.
A Google spokesperson told Search Engine Land that "these suggestions in Chrome are inspired by past searches and help people continue exploring tasks and activities they're engaged in more easily on Search."
Here are two screen shots of the search suggestions feature in Chrome:
This is not available yet on the main Google.com home page, but if you are using Chrome and go to the start screen, you may see this test.
"You can dismiss suggestions completely or for a particular task using the menu on the right-hand side, or by clearing search history," Google told us.
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