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The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has been long recognized for its flexible approach for delivering state-of-the-art ophthalmic care.
The Pickens Foundation in October announced plans to give $20 million to The Johns Hopkins University to support daring but potentially vision-saving research at the university's Wilmer Eye Institute. Pickens has been treated at Wilmer for cataracts and for macular degeneration.
The gift, included in Pickens' estate, will create an endowment to fund a T. Boone Pickens Scholars program, supporting clinician-scientists with promising and innovative ideas for new research avenues. When complete, the Pickens bequest will bring his support of Wilmer to more than $28 million. He established the Boone Pickens Professorship in Ophthalmology in 2005, and later contributed $6 million to construction of the institute's Robert H. and Clarice Smith Building, which opened in 2009.
During the past five years, new injection treatments have enabled Wilmer doctors to prevent blindness in about 90 percent of macular degeneration cases, says Neil M. Bressler, the James P. Gills Professor of Ophthalmology and director of Wilmer's Retina Division. The Wilmer Eye Institute brings together ophthalmologists consistently ranked by their peers as among the finest internationally, with a specially trained and highly experienced team of nurses, technicians and staff cited by patients for their knowledge, responsiveness, and sensitivity. They treat ophthalmic disease at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Hospital and at seven other locations in Maryland.
Macular degeneration also afflicted Pickens' father, who was legally blind by the time he reached Pickens' age. Pickens has received new macular degeneration treatments developed in just the past decade that preserved his vision, which his treatment team says is 20/40.
"I'm doing pretty good," Pickens says. "When I have a problem — and I do have an eye problem and all — I find the best, and that was Wilmer. It's great to know you are able to make such a positive contribution to medical research for generations to come."
The Wilmer Eye Institute has long been recognized for bringing together ophthalmologists consistently ranked by their peers as among the finest internationally, with a specially trained and highly experienced team of nurses, technicians and staff cited by patients for their knowledge, responsiveness, and sensitivity.
"What this gift will do is allow us to scour the globe, not just the United States, to find the best and brightest young minds, bring them here as Boone Pickens Scholars, [and] invest in them the resources that will allow them to explore that brilliant idea that, if it pans out, is going to be a game changer," says Peter McDonnell, the William Holland Wilmer Professor of Ophthalmology and director of the institute.
"Funding for very, very novel and innovative research has always been very difficult," says Paul Rothman, dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine. "Now, with cutbacks in federal funding, gifts like that of Boone Pickens are really essential for us to move forward impactful research that otherwise is not going to get funded."
Wilmer's clinical eye services are comprehensive, and include medical and surgical evaluation and management of ophthalmic conditions and diseases, including but not limited to the following areas of focus: cornea and cataract, strabismus, glaucoma, cosmetic and medical oculoplastics, retina, and neuro-ophthalmology. Wilmer's surgeons also offer the latest refractive procedure technology both with Lasik surgery, as well as with the surgical use of deluxe intra-ocular lenses in cataract surgery, designed to reduce dependence on eyeglasses after surgery.
For more information about the Wilmer Eye Institute, visit www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/


text: Chapter 9 8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.19 And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.


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Time Out Madrid (city guide)
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For tourists and residents alike, Time Out Madrid is a treasure map to experiencing Madrid to its fullest – in whatever form that may be. Cultural information, accommodation, eating, shopping, nightlife, arts, events, sports, and side-trips are all covered here for the hip hedonist at heart.
With better local information and a less fanatical following than a Lonely Planet guide, Time Out Madrid covers the basics of any guidebook, but where it really excels is the extensive sections on arts and entertainment (Festivals & Events, Children, Film, Galleries, Gay & Lesbian, Music, Nightlife, Sport, Theatre & Dance), and eating and shopping (Restaurants, Tapas, Cafés & Bars, and Shops & Services). Young and vivacious readers might get their money's worth from the Nightlife section alone – "Party now, sleep later," reads the subheading. The Gay & Lesbian section is also an important Madrid primer for anyone who swings that way and doesn't like to stay at home.
In addition, the directory and A-Z resource list is concise and highly practical. Besides the lowdown on trains and taxis, it provides information on doctors, Internet, libraries, telephones, and other day-to-day topics. It's a slim volume to contain so much information.
The only thing I don't like about the guide is that it includes a sprinkling of advertisements, but it's less annoying than in some other books I've seen. Nevertheless, the book is attractively laid out and includes full-color photos. Blue asides highlight a variety of interesting topics in Spanish art, history, life, nightlife, and culture.
If I had to buy just one guide to Madrid, this would have to be the one.
Time Out Madrid. London: Time Out, 2007. 320 pages.
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text: 6 Tips for Practicing Compassion & Self-Care by Sheri Matthews | Jan 31, 2017 | Business Coaching, Fitness Coaching, Goals, Inspiration, Meditation, Self-Care/Self-Love, Wellness, Wellness Coaching | 0 commentsAre you one of these people that's always showing up and doing things for everyone else, but not taking care of yourself? Trust me… You're not alone. It's easy to get caught up in the daily rat race of life and serving others that we forgot... Read more


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Hello, this is Jeff Junior, President, and CEO of Trajan Wealth. I've spent nearly two decades in financial services helping people manage their wealth, prepare for retirement, and manage the ever-changing financial landscape. But before I was serving my clients in the financial sector, I was serving my country as a Marine. Memorial Day is an important day for reflection as I honor my fellow servicemen and women who have served before, with and after me. This day is an opportunity for us to be grateful, and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us, our families and our country.
I learned a lot while in the Marines and have found three lessons in particular that now transfer to my role as a financial advisor.
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Liam Neeson has stopped by a Canadian sandwich shop after staffers enticed the actor with the promise of a free feed.Maura Higgins and Molly-Mae Hague reveal they 'nearly died' during horror boat trip
After hearing the actor was in the area working on his new film Hard Powder, staff at Big Star Sandwich Co decided to put a sign outside their store on Tuesday, reading 'Liam Neeson eats here for free', with the hope of getting a cheeky visit.
Clearly it worked because several hours later, Neeson himself strolled in.
And they were just as surprised as we'd have been as they later wrote on their Facebook and Twitter pages, 'Holy f**k, it worked!', alongside a snap of them posing with the main man.
Big Star Sandwich Co spokesperson Alex Johrden told CBC the actor put on his best 'gruff' voice, asking in an accent inspired by his role in Taken, 'Where's my sandwich?'
Johrden also told Buzzfeed that Neeson posed for a bunch of photographs with two employees, but was a little pressed for time and ended up having to skip on the sandwich.
'I assume someone on the film crew saw the sign and got it back to him,' he said.
'As you can see in the photo, they're about as stoked as they've ever been in their lives.'
Try the Neeson! Lot's of beef, a one-two-punch of bacon and hickory sticks, and spice that'll get revenge on you tomorrow! #AlwaysHearty pic.twitter.com/RkT1Bn1vhL— Big Star Sandwich Co (@bigstarsandwich) May 3, 2017
The impromptu appearance has also led Big Star Sandwich Co to create their own Liam Neeson sandwich, titled simply the 'Neeson'.
'Try the Neeson! Lot's of beef, a one-two-punch of bacon and hickory sticks, and spice that'll get revenge on you tomorrow,' they wrote on Twitter.
And it went down well with a news anchor who had one sent to his desk after his TV crews headed to the store following Neeson's impromptu visit.
In Hard Powder, Neeson plays a snowplow driver whose son is murdered by a Colorado drug mule.
Set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the revenge thriller also stars Aleks Paunovic and Emmy Rossum, and will be released in cinemas in 2018.
MORE: Broadchurch viewers reckon David Tennant was channeling Liam Neeson from Taken
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Survey finds chief audit executives are concerned about talent gap, meeting stakeholder expectations
What keeps internal audit executives up at night? Plenty, according to a recent survey of chief audit executives conducted by Deloitte.
CAEs recognize that internal audit groups need to change, but many struggle with how to achieve that change, according to Deloitte Global's new report, "Evolution or irrelevance? Internal Audit at a crossroads."
The study of more than 1,200 CAEs in 29 countries and eight industry sectors about the functions' status, capabilities, activities, roles, and resources over the next three to five years found plenty of hand wringing. Only a small fraction (13 percent) say they are satisfied with the skills their staffs have to tackle the issues that internal audit shops face. The biggest talent gaps are in technology skills, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Moreover, only 28 percent of survey respondents believe that their Internal Audit groups have strong impact and influence in their organizations. "These findings are concerning and indicate a real need for internal audit groups to substantially increase their relevance within their organizations," said Terry Hatherell, Internal Audit Leader for Deloitte Global. "Internal Audit plays a critical role in effective corporate governance within an organization. The apparent lack of impact and influence is very surprising and represents a very clear call to action for change."
Among the problem spots are the use of technology to fill the gaps in internal audit responsibilities, including the use of data analytics. The majority of respondents currently use analytics in fieldwork, but fewer do so in annual planning and audit scoping. Over the next three to five years, 58 percent of respondents expect to be using analytics in at least half of their audits. Another 37 percent expect to move to high usage—employing analytics in at least 75 percent of their audits.
The survey revealed not only gaps in the use of analytics but also stakeholders' expectations for more forward-looking, predictive activities, such as risk anticipation, from internal audit―the kind of activities enabled by analytics. "The need to enhance analytics tools and techniques stands out among the most urgent priorities for internal audit," added Neil White, internal audit analytics leader for Deloitte Global. "While using analytics to deliver audits more efficiently is an important goal, the survey results lead us to believe Internal Audit should capitalize on the wealth of available data to deliver more insightful views of business issues and risks."
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Additional report highlights:
•Current use of analytics is largely at basic levels: While 86 percent of respondents use analytics, only 24 percent use them at an intermediate level and 7 percent at an advanced level. Most (66 percent) use basic, ad hoc analytics (e.g. spreadsheets) or no analytics.
•Dynamic reporting is poised to increase: Use of static text documents and presentations to communicate with stakeholders will decrease as usage of dynamic visualization tools are anticipated to increase from 7 percent to 35 percent among respondents. (Visualization tools generate heat maps, bubble charts, interactive graphs, and other easy-to-grasp representations of data.)
•Advisory services will likely expand: More than half of respondents (55 percent) expect the proportion of advisory services they provide to expand over the next three to five years.
•Reviews of strategic planning and risk management will likely increase: While about one-third of internal audit groups have evaluated their organization's strategic planning process in the past three years, over half expect to do so in the next three years. In the next three years, 70 percent expect to evaluate their organization's risk management process, up from 54 percent over the past three years.
•Alternative resourcing will likely expand: Over the next three to five years, the percentage of respondents with formal rotation programs is expected to double. The percentage with guest auditor programs will likely increase by 50 percent, and according to respondents, cosourcing will increase as well.
•Budgets will likely remain stable, which may present challenges: In a time when internal audit may need to make significant investments to strengthen its impact and influence, half of CAEs expect their budgets to remain stable, and another third expect them to increase somewhat. Only 10 percent expect budget decreases.
Clearly, a lot of work remains to be done for internal audit leaders to be more comfortable about what the future holds. But the news wasn't all bad. Respondents agreed that innovation will drive important developments: CAEs cited risk anticipation (39 percent) and data analytics (34 percent) as the two innovations most likely to impact internal audit over the next three to five years.


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The Judicial Advocate Generals office serves as a resource for all students at Texas State University to use before the court. The Judicial Advocate Generals is similar to an attorney generals office, however, the Chief Justice appoints the judicial advocates without the consent of the senate in this case. If you need help filing documents or would like a representative to argue before the court on your behalf please contact:
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Each year in July hunters anxiously wait to find out if this is their year. The year that they get drawn for one of Arizona's big game hunts, and the weapon they will be using. In Arizona there are two main types of hunting. When examining big game hunting with a bow, and hunting with a rifle, one finds there are many differences in the preparation, and hunting techniques, you must use to have a successful hunt.
Before you go out on your big hunt the most important thing you must know is that if it is a rifle hunt, or an archery hunt. There are two totally different ways you must go about preparing for each type of hunt.
An archery hunt is the most difficult hunt. It requires a hunter to get closer to the animal for an accurate shot. With a standard hunting compound bow you can get an accurate shot within 75 yards, which requires you to take a few extra steps.
First in preparing for the hunt it is strongly recommended that you scout the area in advance of your actual hunt. You will need to find out where the water holes, game paths and bedding grounds are. Some people like to use tree stands, which are stands placed high in trees, where hunters wait for their game to pass for a shot. When you return to the hunting grounds after your scouting trip, you will already know where the most logical place to find your animal, and a spot to place your tree stand if you decide to use one. When archery hunting, you must be a great deal more patient. You will spend most of your time sitting and waiting for an animal to pass. When you locate an animal it requires you...


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On a hot sticky day in 1971, I parked my car across from the County Building and reported for an interview with the director of the Bureau of Drug Abuse, a brute of a man who was a former police officer with the crew-cut blond hair to prove he had been a cop. I really hoped that I would get the job despite the fact that I knew absolutely nothing about drug abuse or program administration, which would be the focus of the position. What I did know was that I was desperate for work: I was two months behind in my rent, and rice and beans were all I could afford for every meal of the day. I asked my parents for help, but Dad had been off work and without a paycheck for over a week. With several remaining children in the home, I knew he really could not help me. I could not think of anyone else to ask for help. When I parked my car I had less than two dollars in my purse, enough money to pay for the expected hour-long interview.
The director immediately offered me the job and asked if I could stay for the rest of the day on payroll. I gulped," Yes, I can stay." I was afraid that if I hesitated, someone else might get the job instead of me. The closer I got to the end of that first day on the job, the more I pressed my feet to the ground—trying to stop time—to put off the inevitable moment when I would have to face the insurmountable problem of how to get my car out of the parking lot with the little money in my purse, when I knew that the cost for the entire day's parking was $5.00, more than twice what I had with me.
Promptly at 4:30 p.m., the offices around me began to empty out of the confident and fashionable occupants. Their glossy shoes seemed to improbably glide across the drab office floor. Those shoes matched the other workers' business clothes but did not resemble my now-sweaty and bedraggled ones. At the end of this day, everyone else seemed to be crisp and confident. Yet I stood stock still pushing my feet into the vinyl tile of my eleventh-floor cubby hole of an office and hoped for a miracle as I gazed down at the lot across the street where I knew my car was parked. I shared the office with an older Black man named "David Poe." David cleared his throat and said gently in his resonant bass voice, "Honey, do you need any money for parking?" I turned and looked upon his thin honey-colored face where I saw kindness in pale green eyes. I accepted David's loan of five dollars. I accepted a free lunch every Friday, and I accepted the $500 that he and another male colleague, "Stephen Jones," offered to me when it took three successive payroll periods before I received my first check.
Sitting with my new colleagues at a very exclusive restaurant in the Ponchatrain Hotel—a setting populated by music and sports celebrities, union officials, politicians, and high-ranking civil servants—I found out the reason for my new colleagues' extraordinary kindness and generosity. David explained as Stephen, a short chocolate-colored Black man in his fifties, nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Betty, we have both worked for the City of Detroit for over thirty-five years. Our children have finished college. We are quite comfortable financially. You are just starting out, and you aren't being paid on time; this is not right. But it happens; it is not your fault. Our money will probably mean a lot to you in setting up your new apartment, but if you never pay us back we will be all right. All you have to do is enjoy this lunch. Order anything that you want; I am having sirloin steak. When we leave here, the three of us will go to the bank, and you will tell us how much money you need. We can probably cover any amount between us so don't hesitate. We don't want to even discuss repayment right now. It is a pleasure to help you get your life started."
Almost in tears, I stared first at the crisply starched white table cloth, then looked down at the gleaming china plate that now held an expensive sirloin steak which my two benefactors had urged me to order. I was very humbled, and very grateful. I gulped down some water, and considered my desperate financial situation. My friends had already helped me out as much as they could. I reasoned that I had to accept the kindness of strangers to pay all my overdue bills; to cover moving costs from Ann Arbor to Detroit; and to guarantee that I could get to work in the coming weeks until a paycheck finally arrived. I did not see any other way. These two men kept their word; they never asked for repayment and continued to support me at work as I learned to administer and evaluate drug abuse clinics, a job that my concentration in group and individual social work had not really prepared me to do. I did pay them back monetarily. I also paid them every time I helped one of my friends or family members who found themselves in similar situations. This experience reinforced the generosity of spirit that my parents had so often emphasized during my childhood, and it made me even more dedicated both professionally and personally to alleviate poverty. At the time I felt that I had traveled a very long distance from a working-class existence in rural South Haven, Michigan, to the fancy Ponchatrain Hotel restaurant.
This is an excerpt from the recently released book, Open Secrets: A Poor Person's Life in Higher Education. Dr. Brown-Chappell, formerly president of NASW-MI, and Mr. Fred Watson, Assistant Director of Student Activities at Michigan State, discussed portions of this book at the 2014 Annual Conference: A Meeting of the Profession during the session, "A Life Course Dialogue" on Thursday afternoon.


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The Church of San Francesco D'Assisi
The first Church of San Francesco was built in Fondi the 12th century. It is said to have been founded by St Francis himself when he passed through the town. At the end of 1375 a church and an adjoining convent were commissioned by the Count of Fondi Onorato I Caetani. The work was completed in 1399. The building was then remodeled by Onorato II Caetani who was buried in the church.
From 1466 the convent of San Francesco was run by the order of the Frati Minori Osservanti who held it for short periods. During the French occupation of Napoleon's troops it was forced to close. It was reopened in 1843 however the friars were only allowed to return to the church in 1881 for a short period only. During the Second World War the buildings suffered serious damage. Following the war the convent was restored in 1946.
There is a portico to the front of the building. On either side of the Gothic doorway there are two stylised crouching lions which support pedestals in worked marble. At the center of the lintel is the coat of arms of the Caetani family. Above the doorway there is a lunette which has a modern mosaic (1970) of Saint Francis with the Stigmata, the work of F. D'Urso. The bell tower dates back to the late 13th / early 14th century and has an octagonal top.
The Interior of the Church of San Francesco
The interior of the church is in a Gothic style and has two naves, one main and a smaller one with pointed arches. Behind the main altar is the wooden choir and a crucifix that was formerly in the church of Sant'Antonio, which was destroyed by the bombings of 1944. The stained glass windows, which depict the various stages of life of San Francesco, are the work of Father Giorgio Ascione. The church also houses a 16th century fresco of the Madonna del Rosario, of the Neapolitan school which was previously in the Church of San Sebastiano. There is also a Roman tombstone in bas-relief, dating from the 3rd or 4th century AD, representing a family group.
The Cloister
In the convent there is a cloister and garden which contains some Roman statues and artefacts.
The Church is located in Piazza IV Novembre.


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Jackie Chan shamed by son Jaycee's drug use
With his son's drug charges generating headlines, Chinese star Jackie Chan said he felt shamed by his son's behaviour and hoped he will behave in the future
Beijing: With his son's drug charges generating headlines, Chinese star Jackie Chan said he felt shamed by his son's behaviour and hoped he will behave in the future.
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On Monday, Jackie Chan's son Jaycee Chan was prosecuted in Beijing for allegedly providing a venue for drug users, according to the People's Procuratorate of Beijing's Dongcheng District.
The prosecution came three months after he was formally arrested following a drugs bust at his residence in the capital. "I hope that in the future, he could become an anti-drug spokesman and tell his experiences to young people," Jackie Chan said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua Wednesday.
He also said that he never used any connections to help Jaycee Chan out. On Aug 14, Beijing police detained a number of people for drug offences, including Jaycee Chan and Taiwan movie star Ko Chen-tung. Chan and Ko Chen-tung tested positive for marijuana and both admitted to taking the drug. Police seized more than 100 gm of marijuana at the junior Chan's home.
Ko Chen-tung was released Aug 29 after 14 days of administrative detention. Following Jaycee Chan's detention, Jackie Chan released a statement on microblog Sina Weibo, saying he was "angered and shocked" by the news. "As Jaycee's father, I feel ashamed and heartbroken. I hope that teenagers will draw lessons from Jaycee and stay away from drugs," read the statement.
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Cranberry swirl cheesecake
Serves 12 (serving size: 1 wedge)
Hands-on time^38 minutes
Total time^10 hours 53 minutes
- Cooking spray
- 4 ounces chocolate graham crackers
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup Chambord (raspberry flavored liqueur)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 (8 ounce) blocks
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wrap the outside and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with a double layer of heavy-duty foil. Coat the pan with cooking spray.
- Place the crackers in a food processor and process until finely ground. Drizzle with oil and pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and inch up the sides of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Place the cranberries, sugar, liqueur and 3 tablespoons of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook 8 minutes or until the cranberries pop and the mixture is syrupy. Cool 20 minutes. Place the mixture in a food processor and process for 1 minute or until smooth.
- Combine 1 cup of sugar and cheeses in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in the yogurt, vanilla and salt. Add the 3 eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Place the 2 egg whites in a medium bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form, using clean, dry beaters. Fold the beaten egg whites into the cream cheese mixture. Pour the filling over the crust. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the filling. Swirl together using the tip of a knife. Place the springform pan in a 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan. Add the hot water to a pan to a depth of 2 inches. Bake for 50 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake barely moves when the pan is touched.
- Turn the oven off. Cool the cheesecake in a closed oven for 30 minutes. Remove the cheesecake from the oven. Run a knife around the outside edge. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
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The secret's out
Still, the young singer admits she got "a little bit starstruck" when she saw one of her idols,
Gwen Stefani
. So she understands the excitement that surrounds famous people, which is good since she's quickly becoming one herself. Having already won over fans in her native Australia, Lisa and her twin sister, singer-guitarist Jess, are gaining popularity seemingly by the minute in the United States.
On Feb. 14, their pop-rock band, The Veronicas, will release its debut album, "The Secret Life Of ... The Veronicas," in the states. It features the contagious lead single "4ever" and 11 other tracks that are sure to win over more fans.
The Veronicas will headline Feb. 17 at the Webster Theater in Hartford. The show was originally to be in the smaller Webster Underground, but ticket demand changed that.
"It's been awesome," Jess said in a Feb. 3 interview with both sisters as they traveled to Denver, Colo., on their tour bus. "We've only been on the road for about a week and a half, but the shows that we've done have been really, really cool. The kids are insane. They're like crazy. The show's going really well."
"Interesting stories?" Lisa said. "I had to sign a guy's nipple last night. It was quite exciting. The fans have been really cool. What's really weird to us is when they get really excited and they start to shake and they're on the verge of crying. We're like, 'Whoa!' That's pretty foreign. But they've been really sweet. They're bringing us teddy bears and they want hugs and it's all been pretty good."
Born Dec. 25, 1984, Jess and Lisa grew up in Brisbane, Australia. Though it has more than a million residents, the area is quieter and more "chilled out" than Sydney or Melbourne, Jess said. It's about 30 minutes from the beaches of the Gold Coast.
The twins have an older brother, Julian, 23. Their father played in a band and owns a jewelry store in The Valley, a trendy part of Brisbane. Their mother works at a pharmacy.
Growing up, Jess and Lisa listened to Australian bands that included The Skyhooks, INXS and AC/DC . Jess also liked Tom Jones , k.d. lang
From ages 5 to 14, the twins were involved in musical theater. Jess' favorite plays included "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."
When they were about 16, Jess and Lisa began performing in concert in Australia. A few years later, they inked a record deal. The pair began touring in the states last fall with Ryan Cabrera , who is dating Lisa (Jess' longtime boyfriend lives in Brisbane). They also played shows with The Click Five.
The Veronicas' band name is inspired, in part, by the character from Archie Comics.
"She was completely the opposite of Betty," Jess said. "She likes to shop, which is exactly like us. We liked how she was a bit attitudey and she didn't let people step on her. She did what she wanted. She was a very strong, independent character. We really liked that. We liked that she was a brunette. We liked that she was very stylish. We always grew up loving her out of Betty and Veronica. She always got the guy too!"
Both Jess and Lisa count the song "Mouth Shut" among their favorites to perform. Written in half an hour, it's about a person who pretends to be someone she's not before realizing she wants to be loved for who she is.
Lead single "4ever" is meant to give fans a break from the negativity and fear in the world.
"A lot of the other songs on the record are a bit more angsty," Jess said. "So we wanted to come out with a more party song to start out with."
"It's a fun, young, carefree song," Lisa said. "It's saying make the most of the moment. Just go for it. Do what you want to do because you don't want to live your life with regret or wondering."
The album also includes a cover of Tracy Bonham 's 1996 hit, "Mother Mother." Another song, "Revolution," was written by Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida and his wife, Chantal Kreviazuk .
"It definitely brought something we thought was missing from the record," Jess said. "It reminded us of something Blondie would do or The Divinyls or that sort of vibe."
Meanwhile, "I Could Get Used To This" is among the nine songs Lisa and Jess co-wrote for the CD. The flip side to the track "Leave Me Alone," it finds the twins happy in their relationships - as they are today.
"We wanted to write a song about being young and being in a relationship - you know, not too much drama," Lisa said. "Young people these days, there's a little drama in their relationships. You've gotta try to just remember to enjoy it every now and then because at this age you're not really meant to have too much drama as far as relationships go, I think, anyway. You're meant to enjoy it."
While they split lead vocals, Lisa often sings verses and Jess sings hooks.
Offstage, the sisters aren't entirely similar. Jess is a bit taller and has nose and lip piercings and two tattoos. Lisa has blonde and pink highlights in her hair. Personality-wise, while they're both engaging, Lisa said, "Jess is a bit more direct and straight to the point. I'm a little bit more indecisive. I'm a little bit more girly. Jess is a little more punk."
The twins, who have five male roommates in L.A., share their tour bus with their four-piece, all-male backing band.
"It's just a big boy-fest for us," Lisa said. "We're very smart girls the way we work our stuff out - constantly surrounding ourselves with cute boys."
Jess and Lisa, who graduated from Brisbane's Wavell State High School , would like to eventually land movie roles. Jess is a big fan of director Tim Burton and his remake of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Meanwhile, Quentin Tarantino "did do some freakin' rad things," she said.
From appearing on "TRL" to answering constant questions about "The Crocodile Hunter " and vegemite, Lisa and Jess have had an interesting time in the spotlight so far.
"We've actually been asked a few times - it is pretty funny - if we ride kangaroos around," Jess said. "That was probably the stupidest question we've ever been asked. It's pretty amusing, you know?"
So what did The Veronicas do to celebrate turning 21 on Christmas in Australia?
"We had a big dress-up party," Jess said. "The theme was come as someone that you're not. It was everything that you're not, so it was pretty much the opposite of what you are. I went as a cheerleader and Lisa went as a good schoolgirl."
Sounds like fun.
Doors open at 7 p.m. The venue is at 31 Webster St. Tickets are $10. Call (800) 477-6849.


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McLaren investigating Norris' "mystery" failure
McLaren Formula 1 team is still investigating the cause of the "mystery" right rear suspension failure that stopped Lando Norris early in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Norris was running in an encouraging ninth place, having just been passed by Max Verstappen, when he suffered the failure under braking for the final corner at the end of lap 8.
He pulled to a halt at the end of the pit straight with the wheel askew and flames visible around the right rear corner.
Earlier on that lap he had run wide at the chicane, which was possibly the first sign that he had an issue.
"We're still investigating," McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl told Motorsport.com. "We had an overheating rear with a mechanical failure, but we still have to find what the reason is, we don't know yet.
"We just saw that temperatures suddenly went up, the brakes went long as well, and we saw that he was going wide, which is where it started to happen."
Norris said he had no warning of the problem.
"Everything was fine," he said when asked by Motorsport.com. "They said the brakes were getting a bit warm, but apart from that nothing obvious. They didn't tell me I had to stop and they couldn't see what was happening. It just happened and that was it.
"I thought I had a puncture or something. I got close to the wall but I didn't hit any kerb wrong, I didn't hit the wall. It's a mystery at the moment."
Regarding his off earlier in the lap, Norris said: "That was just a mistake, maybe it was the initial cause and it started to happen, but I didn't know, but I was gonna miss the corner and I was gonna lock up, so just decided to commit to not, but then as soon as I got back down the straight it all went wrong.
"I braked for the last corner - brakes decided to fade, brakes weren't working properly so I couldn't really go left, so had to commit to going around the bollard, but as soon as I came after that it completely broke. I was lucky nothing worse happened because of it.
Lando Norris, McLaren MCL34, leads Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB15
Photo by: Joe Portlock / LAT Images
Norris said he enjoyed his battle with Verstappen in the early stages of the race.
"I managed to hold him off for a few laps even though he was considerably quicker," he explained. "He got me on the first lap, I managed to get him back. Max is obviously a tough guy to keep behind, but I did what I could. It was close racing, some fun.
"I've had a lot of racing this season, wheel to wheel, and having proper fun. It was nice to do it, just didn't last very wrong.
"We just have to move on. But the whole weekend until then was good - Q1, Q2, Q3, car had good pace, Carlos [Sainz] was strong.
"Nothing really the team did, obviously our fault something went wrong but it's not because any specific mistakes from us as a team, it just wasn't our day. We just have to analyse, see what happened, move on and come back strong."
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Overlooking Toronto's Rosedale Valley, a boutique luxury development has been proposed on Dale Avenue, with the project first introduced in September. Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, the 4-storey, 26-unit project will bring modest density to one of the city's wealthiest neighbourhoods, introducing a contextually sensitive addition to the area.
Featuring twenty three-bedroom units, the bulk of Platinum Vista's development is given over to large, family-friendly homes, which average at approximately 3,400 ft² in size. Meanwhile, with the remaining six units configured as two-bedroom suites—averaging some 2,300 ft²—the project's homes are geared exclusively toward the high-end market.
While the stylized watercolour renderings seen above accompanied the project's introduction, more photorealistic new graphics provides a closer look at the development now marketed as The Dale. Along Dale Avenue, the project's conjoined structures—which read as a single building from the street—rise to a height of three storeys, while a four-storey frontage overlooks the Rosedale Valley.
At 3 and 4 storeys, the development offers a relatively measured contribution to the low-rise street, which is dotted by more visually imposing mid-century typologies. Nonetheless, Hariri Pontarini's design takes additional steps to minimize the apparent bulk of the structures. Framing both structures, angled, brick-clad features subtly pull the buildings away from the street, giving the three-storey forms a sloping quality. Fronting Dale Avenue, the Janet Rosenberg + Studio landscaping program also integrates the development into its surroundings.
Meanwhile, the use of brick dividing walls—which reference the scale and materiality of neighbouring Edwardian houses—serves to visually break up the structures, creating an architectural language that speaks to the area's older homes. Finally, the project's east volume is also pulled back from the street, preserving the views from nearby properties while facilitating vehicle access to the 58-car garage.
The project would replace three mid-century bungalows, all of which were built between 1945 and 1954. While all three homes are pulled back significantly from the street—and fronted by fencing and landscaping—the inconspicuous structures hold some notable associations. The Bungalow at 5 Dale was a home to former Toronto Mayor John C. Day, while the neighbouring house at 7 Dale was designed and occupied by architect and Adamson Associates founder Gordon Sinclair Adamson.
We will keep you updated as more information about the development becomes available. In the meantime, you can learn more by checking out our dataBase file, as well as our introductory story from September. Want to share your thoughts? Leave a comment in the space below, or join the conversation in our Forum.
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We don't see the air around us. It envelops us, it touches every part of us, it rubs us and caresses us, and we don't see it. It finds its way into our bodies, journeys through our veins and into our every organ, and we don't notice it. It is always with us. Seeping into us. Soaking through us. Saturating us with all that it is. And still, we don't see it.
Every place I have ever been has its own feel, its own personality, a personality not unlike a mosaic with many different pieces making up the whole. This personality infuses into the air of their home, riding along like little dust puffs, the kind you only see if the sun shines through the window just right. I have not seen such personality riding the air, though. I cannot touch it, sometimes I can't even call out its name. But I know it is there.
We don't see the air.
We don't see the unique personality-infused mosaic of place riding that air wherever we go.
But if we slow down and connect with our inner selves, we know it is there. Because we feel it.
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What floats in the air around you? What envelops you every day? What infuses you every morning? What affects you every night?
I know you feel it.
I know you sense it.
For we all do even if we don't want to admit it.
It is always there.
Even though we can't see it.
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Are you not sure why you are sad?
Can you not name what makes you unhappy?
Why not look at what you cannot see? Why not pluck the pieces of the mosaic from the air around you and glue them down as colors on your heart's map?
Are you eating more?
Are you laughing less?
Are you frightened or avoiding or lost when you weren't before?
Why not feel-- that which you cannot see? Why not invite your heart from its quiet place, to sense, to recognize, to honor what you already know to be true.
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Whenever I am off-kilter I know it's time to go within, to visit with deeper intent, my heart, my feelings, my knowings that have not yet been given a name. Like the air around me, these feelings are with me every day with no voice. Until I let them speak. Until I let them be heard. Until I give them a name.
Some times it is home that most affects me.
Other times it is community.
Still others it is culture, country and even world.
But eventually, I feel what's imbedded in the air around me. I give voice to how it feels. I listen with my heart. And honor, as best I can, the wisdom of what I have always known to be true.
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Success isn't money based for me.
Nor does it have anything to do with power
Or title
Or prestige.
Yes, contrary to what the air around me breathes.
Sustainable Success
Comes from within
From my heart to yours
And yours back to mine.
Sustainable Success is a life of heart
Of caring
Of loving
Of connecting
when no one else dares.
It is raw
And real
And feels good.
And feels good.
And . . . it flies in the face of what the majority of this modern world breathes.
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Listen to the silence
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Paris, July 22, 2015
Following the crisis Europe's just been through regarding Greece, with the French President having secured an agreement for that country to remain in the Euro Area – because that's its place, because it was in Europe's interests and because it was in France's interests to uphold the general European interest – we must learn lessons from this crisis, this ordeal, and strengthen the workings and cohesion of the Euro Area so that Europe has more solid foundations in the future.
The President announced in the 14 July interview and in an article on 19 July that France will take the initiative of proposing to its partners a new stage of reinforcing European unity, beginning with the countries that share the common currency.
This is why we want to strengthen the rules, solidarity, convergence and investment: strengthen the rules to ensure the Euro Area's cohesion; strengthen solidarity in the face of crisis, because there will be others; strengthen economic, fiscal and social convergence, because our goal must be to raise the level of social and economic development and growth in all the Euro Area countries; finally, strengthen investment and growth, because jobs depend on them.
The President has proposed that we work with our partners – particularly Germany and Italy, but also all the founder members and other countries of the Euro Area which feel at the heart of the political construction of Europe, such as Spain and Portugal – on setting up a Euro Area government, a common investment budget within the Euro Area and a Euro Area parliament, to which, obviously, national parliaments and the European Parliament should be linked./.


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Searching for the perfect property can be a lengthy process and when buyers finally find the home of their dreams it's important to know what to do to negotiate the best offer.
Universal Buyers Agent property expert Darren Piper said many buyers can fall into a trap of getting overly excited about their dream home and don't ask enough questions before submitting an offer.
A recent United Kingdom poll found most buyers fall in love and decide to make an offer on a property within 40 seconds of viewing.
"Ask plenty of questions to understand the vendor's position," Mr Piper said.
"Why are they selling, why are they motivated to make a move – it could reveal issues with the home or highlight opportunities that could mean the difference between a good deal and a great deal."
Mr Piper said buyers should also research comparable properties in the area and recent sales prices to see where their dream home falls in the market.
"This is a critical part of understanding the value of the property you are about to make an offer on so you know if the vendor is asking too much and where comparable properties sit in the spectrum," he said.
"Another way to nail a negotiation is to ensure you ask for clean and short terms, a buyers agent can help you with this process if you're new to buying or still don't feel confident setting the terms of a sale.
"Adding time frames can also help to avoid being shopped around.
"And most importantly leave the emotion at the door."
He said it can be very easy for buyers to fall in love and lose their heads in a negotiation and end up paying too much because they were scared to stand their ground.
"A buyers agent can help you with the negotiation at any stage, whether you need someone to help you throughout the entire search and sale or just to help with the negotiation.
"Get a professional on your side and ensure you don't overpay on your next property purchase."
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Senior Care can provide care for patients with acute psychosis, organic affective disorders, major depression and adjustment disorders of aging.
The program recognizes that each person has unique needs, which is why an individualized, tailored treatment plan is developed for each patient. Our treatment philosophy is based in treating the entire person — not only from a psychological and physical perspective, but emotionally as well. To challenge and stimulate each patient, Senior Care offers a broad variety of daily programs and activities including:
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The patient's family is considered an important part of the treatment team and is encouraged to participate in family conferences, discharge planning and scheduled family support groups. This ensures that the patient's progress and accomplishments are maintained by the new living skills learned in the program.
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Hospital treatment services for patients who qualify for admission to the Senior Care Program services are covered by Medicare and most major insurance providers.
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Admission will be offered only to those persons a licensed physician has determined require inpatient mental health treatment and who will be able to actively participate in treatment. For more information, call the Program Director, at 979-241-3452. If you need emergency assistance, call (979) 245-6383 and ask for the emergency room. Click here for the Patient Rights and Responsibilities page to learn about Senior Care rights.
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My dear readers, we have the extra leg! In fact, we got the extra leg a few days ago and it has been tried and tested and approved of. It took five trips up to the prosthetics centre at Kukes hospital over two months for the measuring, casting, and testing of the leg.
Full credit to the committed team at Kukes. They have scarce resources and many people who need their skills and talents. One prosthetic technician to look after the 800 survivors of landmines and UXOs in Albania is hardly adequate.
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Happy second birthday!I think you'll enjoy this - our first ever single. Love,"Uncle" Ian (Watkins)
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Citra, Florida – The Marion County Sheriff's Office, Marion County Fire Rescue, and HAZMAT are onsite of a two-train derailment, in which more than 4,000 gallons of fuel spilled.
The crash happened at approximately 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, in the vicinity of Northeast 175th Street Road and Northeast 23rd Terrace, Citra.
One of the CSX trains was traveling north and the other was traveling south when they collided. The reason for the collision is not yet known.
MCFR said that at approximately 20 train cars and three engines were derailed in the accident.
According to CSX, two CSX employees suffered minor injuries and two others were not injured.
The CSX environmental team is surveying the damage and will determine the best plan of action for cleanup.
Along with the wreckage cleanup, environmental experts are concerned about the more than 4,000 gallons of spilled fuel.
Investigators still do not know why the trains collided.
Drivers should avoid Pine Church Road and 2500 Northeast 175th Street due to the road being blocked by a train car.
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We have been married for 7 years and trying to conceive for 6 1/2 years. We prayerfully decided to begin the adoption process last August and were officially certified to adopt in December. By the end of January we had heard from four birthmoms and by the second week in February we had been chosen by a birthmom who was due in March. Our friends and family rallied and threw three wonderful showers and we went to work painting and decorating a nursery for the little boy that we were planning to welcome into our family! To make a long story short, the baby was born at the end of March and after 12 days on the craziest emotional rollercoaster of waiting, praying and hoping, the birthmom decided to parent the baby.
We have learned there is so much comfort that can come through the healing powers of the atonement. We have learned that you also have to allow your Heavenly Father and your friends and family in. Elise has a good friend who just lost her mother tragically and she put things in perfect perspective when she said that really trusting the Lord means that we have faith to trust him with the little things and then we will have no problem turning over the big things. We are so grateful for the opportunity to adopt because when else can you witness the Lord's hand so obviously manifested in your life. We pray daily for our birthmom and the sweet babe that is meant to be in our home and are looking forward to the rest of our journey. Enjoying the journey has taken on a whole new meaning...so glad we have each other to hold onto while we make it!


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Could a treatment for Parkinson's disease help the social impairment of diseases like autism?
A stressful pregnancy might be the last thing a future mother needs, but it is to her unborn baby that this stress spells real trouble. All because stress hormones (called glucocorticoids or GCs) can change foetal brain development, causing the new individuals to develop serious behavioural and/or emotional problems. Despite this danger we remain far from understanding how GCs work. But now a study in rats by a Portuguese team has discovered that the prenatal (before birth) effect of GCs on behaviour is linked to problems in dopamine (a brain messenger). Surprisingly, they also found that it is possible (and easy) to reverse the abnormal behaviours seen in these individuals, a discovery with possible implications for neurological diseases like autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Sonia Borges and Barbara Coimbra from the University of Minho found that when rats are exposed to high levels of GCs during its foetal formation, not only they develop abnormal behaviour, but their dopamine levels are lower than normal in several brain areas linked to pleasure. Once normal levels are restored, though, the emotional and social abnormalities seen in these animals disappear. This seems to show that brain changes triggered by early life trauma could be reversed by dopamine, what is remarkable. The study, which is coming out September in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, has implications for neuropsychiatric disorders associated with dopamine and early neurodevelopmental problems, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, schizophrenia and autism. Ana João Rodrigues, one of study leaders (together with Nuno Sousa) warns for the need to be very cautious though " Although there are some clues that prenatal stress may affect emotional and social behaviour in humans, our work is still at very early stages. All we can really say" – she points – "is that dopamine is able to improve deficiencies in social behaviour and this might have important implications for diseases characterised by social impairment".
GCs are crucial life hormones – if they mediate the negative effects of stress, they are also involved in all types of normal functions of the body; from controlling the immune system and regulate the metabolism to even help the maturation of foetal organs, GCs are indispensable for life. In fact, even if they can provoke problems in the foetal brain, these hormones are still routinely given to pregnant women in danger of premature delivery, to help foetal lung maturation. So it is urgent to understand better how GCs work to be able to make better crucial, even life-depending, decisions.
So in the study to be published Borges, Coimbra and colleagues looked at their effects before birth, by exposing rats still in the uterus to high levels of GCs (the equivalent of having a very stressed mother), and found that they went to develop signs of depression and lack of motivation (like reported before), but they also saw social impairments. Animals exposed to prenatal stress played less, had less "happy" calls ("happy" and "sad" calls can be differentiated by their sound frequencies) but also interacted awkwardly with others.
"Since our group had seen before that exposure to prenatal GCs affected a neural circuit important for the feelings of reward and pleasure (the mesolimbic system) " - explains Rodrigues - "and in juvenile rats rough tumble and play is one of the most rewarding behaviours, we wondered if the problem could be dopamine, a key molecule in this system."
And in fact, it was found that "prenatal stress" rats lacked dopamine in both the amygdala and the nucleus accumbens (NAc), which are regions of the mesolimbic system. But what was remarkable was the next discovery – that L-dopa (a precursor of dopamine given to Parkinson's patients who also lack it) simply added to the water of the affected animals was enough to fully reverse their social and emotional abnormalities.
So the new study reveals that high GC levels/prenatal stress can lead to social impairments, as well as the emotional problems seen in previous studies, and this appears to result from reduced dopamine levels in brain areas linked to pleasure perception. And once these animals' dopamine levels are corrected the behavioural problems are also corrected.
So could things work similarly in humans? In diseases like depression, autism and schizophrenia, which are characterised by emotional and social inadequacies and/or have already been linked to prenatal stress? Rodrigues alerts "To transfer these results to humans requires caution. These results do not mean that L-dopa is a miraculous drug to treat lack of motivation or depression, although it certainly appears that the mesolimbic dopamine system is critical in these problems. For now the most important thing is that we are starting to unveil GCs' induced molecular changes in specific neuronal circuits, which will help in the understanding of some of these problems".
Borges and Coimbra's study is interesting also because it finally "links the dots" – prenatal stress has already been associated to an increased incidence of several neurologic diseases and some of these to problems in dopamine. Social impairments like those seen autism and ADTH on the other hand are known to be more common in individuals that went through stressful prenatal periods. What the new study manages to reveal now is the "underneath story". And, of course, introduce the possibility of a treatment.
But the work had one other interesting result: when the social behaviour of the animals was being tested two rats exposed to prenatal stress put together didn't play but, surprisingly, the interaction of one of these and a normal animal had very different results. This because the normal individual would not rest inciting and provoking the "disturbed" rat to play until it finally started interacting. This supports the idea that interaction with other individuals can make a vital difference to revert the negative effects of pre-natal or early life stress on the brain, and should be encouraged as early as possible.
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Serious about safe business pack
What is the Serious about safe business pack?
The pack contains tools and information to help you identify what you need to do to make your workplace safer and outlines how to do it.
The pack is a practical approach to managing safety in your workplace, essentially it is a simplified safety management system.
How to use the pack
Step 1 – Fill out the Compliance at a glance: how do you rate? checklist(PDF, 149.22 KB) .
Each element has three rating levels of performance. After filling out the checklist, if you tick in the:
- Green zone – you are likely to have effective safety practices in place and will need to maintain these
- Orange zone – you are on the right track, and there are still likely to be opportunities available for improvement
- Red zone – it is likely that you are not managing health and safety issues effectively. Significant improvements may be required to prevent injuries and illnesses from occurring.
Involving your staff in the process will help you to get a true indication of how you are progressing with developing better safety systems.
Step 2 – Refer to the advice sheets. The advice sheets will tell you how to improve your safety, depending on the outcome of your rating (green, orange or red zones).
- Management commitment (PDF, 220 KB)
- Consultation (PDF, 220 KB)
- Safe work procedures (PDF, 232 KB)
- Training and supervision (PDF, 219 KB)
- Reporting safety (PDF, 218 KB)
- Worker's compensation and return to work (PDF, 218 KB)
Keep a record of what you need to do and how you will do it.
It is a good idea to start with the areas where your rating was in the red zone, followed by those in the orange and green zones.
Further information
Workplace health and safety advisors are available throughout Queensland for free workshops and workplace consultations to help you implement the processes used in this pack into your workplace. Please apply online.
You can compare your performance and approach to managing work health and safety against other businesses using the Organisational Systems Benchmarking Tool.
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Watch the Detroit Tigers online this new season. It's easy when you use this great software I found that grants access to all the season's televised games. This is the franchise's 110th season having been one of the original charter clubs for the Western Division of the American League.
There's a lot new in store to watch this season for Tiger fans. A great deal of off-season trade activity has brought new faces, and talent, to the Motor City. The Tigers were involved on a three-team deal that sent Curtis Granderson to the Yankees and Edwin Jackson to the Diamondbacks in return for Austin Jackson and Phil Coke from the New York. They also got Max Scherez and Daniel Schlereth from Arizona. The Tigers released Placido Plolanco and Fernando Rodney. However, they managed some key signings including a five-year deal for ace Justin Verlander while inking both All-Star closer Jose Valverde and a two-time World Champion in Johnny Damon.
After Spring Training, the Tigers opened on the road April 5 in Kansas City with an 8-4 win. The Tigers also won their home opener against Cleveland, April 9, 5-2. It's great to be able to watch the Motown Marauders whenever on the road because I decided to get this software that will benefit you, too.
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In Lisbon our favourite vegan spot was Ao 26 - Vegan Food Project. I had researched this spot before our trip by going through their Facebook feed, and based on the tasty looking photos, we booked an airbnb around the corner. Wise move indeed. Ao 26 is a bright and welcoming space with a casual, slightly upscale, bistro vibe. It is perfect for lunch or dinner, which we enjoyed repeatedly. They have English menus and wonderfully friendly staff. The menu is full of delectable appetizers, mains, salad as, specials of the day and dessert. For lunch we generally ordered one of the homemade burgers with fries. Their house made vegan cheese platter and their tempura vegetables are great appetizers. My dinner favourite was the cornbread crusted tofu with potatoes. J enjoyed the seitan steak on more than one occasion but his absolute favourite was a house special that had amazing creamed potatoes. The chocolate mousse is always a great way to end the meal.
A staple lunch spot for us is Primo Basilico, located on a very vibrant narrow street, serving the best focaccia style pizza we have ever had. It is a small space, with a few stools and counter but it also has a sitting area next door with 5 or 6 tables. The restaurant is not exclusively vegan but has terrific vegan options including a several types of pizza and calzones. Pizza is available by the slice or an entire pan. The vegan pizza does not have vegan cheese but you don't even notice as the focaccia and toppings are so fresh and flavourful. The prices are very affordable as well.
It was hard to be torn away from our two favourite spots but The Food Temple came highly recommended so we ventured out one evening to give it a try. (Reservations are strongly encouraged.) We found the small restaurant tucked away on a side street, with live music playing outside. It has a fun, casual hippie vibe and due to the limited space we shared a table with another couple. The staff work seamlessly together in the compact, open concept, kitchen and quickly served us our selections. The food is tapas style and changes regularly. We enjoyed everything we ordered and had a fun evening!
When exploring further out of the centre, we had lunch at Miss Saigon. The spot seems very popular as there was a line up to get a table. Everything was delicious and health focussed. We enjoyed the set daily combo plates which offered a good variety, and ended with dessert.
We then traveled north to Porto and found more great vegan dining. We had a terrific vegan pizza from the veg friendly take away spot Hand Go. In fact it was so great we had to order extra. It comes topped with a very good vegan cheese and loaded with vegetables.
Another great lunch spot is the all vegan Black Mamba burgers which has a cool vibe with a focus on good food with a side of animal activism. We had homemade burgers and fries and dessert. The portions, prices and staff were all great.
Our top pick for Porto is Em Carne Viva, an elegant vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan options. The interior is a beautiful restored house with lots of bright white details. We ate there several times (like daily). We also enjoyed a wonderful thanksgiving dinner there with two of our friends. Meals began with a savoury plate of warn buns infused with vegetables and seitan pastry puffs. My favourite meal was Garden of Autumn with mashes roasted chestnuts, chi take mushrooms, seitan on a bed of gravy. The prices were very reasonable especially considering the exceptional quality, portions, setting and lovely staff.
Portugal was a very tasty adventure! For more photos see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/8751723@N02/albums/72157673489976092


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ITAR Violation Penalties &ITAR Compliance Fines
Companies that become subject to ITAR certification compliance violations and export administration regulations can face stiff penalties. Under the ECCN and Arms Export Control Act (22 USC 2778 and 2779), you can become subject to criminal penalties and ITAR fines if you willfully violate any provision of §38 or §39 of the statute or any regulation issued under those sections.
You also subject to penalties for ITAR violations of the Arms Export Control Act if you make misrepresentations in the registration, license application, or report required under the above subsections.
This means making an untrue statement of a material fact or omitting a material fact or providing misleading information.
If your company falls into any of these ITAR compliance violations, the penalties will include ITAR fines, imprisonment, or both.
ITAR Fines and ITAR Violation Penalties
The ITAR violation penalties are also driven under 22 USC 2778(c). Also, government contractors can be suspended or debarred from doing business with the federal government.
CEOs and executives should be mindful of the hefty fines and penalties associated with noncompliance of export regulations. The State Department works closely with a number of domestic and foreign agencies to increase oversight at every stage of the import export process.
- Penalties can be both criminal and civil
- Company executives can risk jail time
- Organizations can face suspension or debarment from doing business with the federal government
ITAR Criminal penalties include fines of up to $1 million and up to 10 years imprisonment. Companies in the import export business that are in violation of ITAR are generally only subjected to criminal penalties for willful noncompliance.
Civil penalties for ITAR violations are extremely common but still carry stiff monetary fines.
- Starting in August, 2016, civil fines for ITAR violations can result in monetary penalties up to $1.09 million for each violation).
- Civil penalties apply to each violation.
- Because larger and complex noncompliance can be broken down into multiple violations, ITAR fines and penalties can cost your company tens of millions of dollars.
Penalties for ITAR Violations & Misrepresentation and Omission of Facts.
When assessing ITAR criminal penalties under ITAR regulations, it is unlawful to use or attempt to use any export or temporary import control document containing a false statement or misrepresenting or omitting a material fact for the purpose of exporting, transferring, re-exporting, retransferring, obtaining, or furnishing any defense article, technical data, or defense service.
An ITAR violation penalties can include any false statement, misrepresentation, or omission of material fact in an export or temporary import control document will be considered as made in a matter within the jurisdiction of a department or agency of the United States for the purposes of 18 USC 1001, 22 USC 2778, and 22 USC 2779.
Export Administration Regulations and Control Documents
Commerce Control List (ECCN Numbers), Export or temporary import control documents Under Export Administration Regulations include the following:
(1) An application for a permanent export, reexport, retransfer, or a temporary import license and supporting documents.
(2) Electronic Export Information filing.
(3) Invoice.
(4) Declaration of destination.
(5) Delivery verification.
(6) Application for temporary export.
(7) Application for registration.
(8) Purchase order.
(9) Foreign import certificate.
(10) Bill-of-lading.
(11) Airway bill.
(12) Nontransfer and use certificate.
(13) Any other document used in the regulation or control of a defense article, defense service, or brokering activity regulated by this subchapter.
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Ex-homeless lose again
The 207-room Express Inn at 725 W. Cimarron St. has closed in the midst of a foreclosure. The property has played home to the formerly homeless, and to residents who live paycheck to paycheck. Rent for many costs around $550 a month, though some had their rent subsidized by the C-C Boarding Home Annex, which ran two housing programs out of the motel.
Express Inn, owned by GROT Cimarron, LLC, was foreclosed on in March 2009, but that motion was later withdrawn. The current foreclosure was filed March 3. Records show that GROT owes $1.339 million on its $2.19 million mortgage, held by Peoples National Bank.
C-C Boarding Home Annex previously has expressed interest in buying the property; for now, though, residents must vacate the premise, and the vast majority are already gone.
The shuttering of the motel came with little notice. Dave Mersman, court-appointed receiver for the property, says a judge ordered the quick shutdown because the motel's bills surpassed income and it has bed bugs, exposed asbestos, crumbling concrete on stairwells, and electrical issues. Mersman says the hotel's management company helped many residents find a new place to stay, and churches and other motels offered to help. — JAS
Legislature wraps up
Colorado drivers who are medical marijuana patients should be relieved after a bill limiting THC in a driver's blood to 5 nanograms — which MMJ advocates feared could criminally implicate most patients, whether they'd recently medicated or not — was killed Monday night in the state Senate.
House Bill 1261 had undergone several changes in previous days. After passage in the House, it was essentially gutted in the Senate Judiciary Committee, which added language mandating further study. But that was taken out by the Senate Appropriations Committee, before the whole bill was killed once it reached the floor for a vote. "What a lousy day," bill co-sponsor Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, wrote on his Facebook page. "Senate Republicans voted to kill my bill which would have created objective standards ... this is the time in the session when crazy things start to happen."
Speaking of: Dog the Bounty Hunter was outmuscled by Springs Sen. John Morse and Rep. Mark Waller, who successfully shepherded through an alternative bonding bill; and GOP Rep. Amy Stephens fought her own party to move through a bill establishing a health care exchange in Colorado (see p. 17).
But left on the table was the controversy surrounding congressional redistricting. With no resolution, the Legislature might return for a special session, or the issue will go to court. Also, Colorado's primaries are moving from August to June, making it easier for the state to comply with the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. — BC & CH
$80,000 for city brand
A mayoral task force charged with rebranding Colorado Springs has agreed to pay local company Stone Mantel $80,000 for the job, which will wrap up in October. The money was set aside in the Convention and Visitors Bureau budget.
The effort may seem to come at an odd time, as the two mayoral candidates have said they have ideas of their own about how the city should be branded. CVB spokesperson Chelsy Murphy agrees the timing isn't ideal, but says the project has been in the works for quite a while, and the new mayor will be part of the process.
Murphy says that compared with other cities, $80,000 is a small price for the service, which she says will include an examination of current assets and other complex analysis. "People think a brand is a slogan, and it's not," she says. — JAS
Locals accept assessments
Is anybody out there? That was a question on El Paso County Assessor Mark Lowderman's mind after receiving only 400 protests of revised property values — "which is nothing," he says. It's the lowest number in 16 years for the first week of the month-long protest period, which began May 1.
By Wednesday morning, Lowderman's office had received 650 protests. In 2009, more than 10,000 protests were filed; that year, as the market tanked, people were getting reappraised values based on a 2007-08 period when the market was relatively healthy.
This reappraisal period spanned July 2008 through June 2010, as values fell across the county by 6 percent on average, but ranging from 3 to 40 percent. No neighborhoods gained in value. Several homeowners filed protests requesting an increase in value, Lowderman says, the opposite of the vast majority of protests through the years. — PZ
Council OKs sharrows
After lengthy discussion, City Council voted Tuesday to install "sharrows" along heavily bicycled streets. Different from striped bike lanes, which are for bike use only, sharrow markers remind drivers to expect and yield to cyclists in the shared-use lane. State law already allows cyclists to use the outside lane of a road, meaning sharrows clarify current standards. Sharrows are currently being considered for 30th Street and for Colorado Avenue.
Council heard a long-winded objection from a Council of Neighbors and Organizations rep, who said more public process was needed. But Council wanted new markers in place in time for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge here in August. "I would like to ask, at what point we become the deciding body, or if we're submissive to CONO," irritated Councilor Tim Leigh said.
The sharrow project is being funded by a state grant, a $4 tax on new bicycles and funds from the dedicated Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority tax. Leigh is raising dollars privately for sharrows that would stretch from Manitou Springs to downtown Colorado Springs along Colorado Avenue. Each sharrow costs $106, and the total amount needed is about $20,000. Leigh is requesting that donations be sent to The Sharrow Project, in care of Tim Leigh, 4445 Northpark Drive, #200, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907. — JAS
City gets cheaper water
After an especially dry winter, both Prospect and Quail lakes are running low on water. But they'll soon be filled: City Council has agreed to pay Springs Utilities $178,095 to top off the lakes. That was a price reduction of $77,000 from the original quote, made after Utilities agreed to charge the city its winter rate, instead of its pricier summer rate. — JAS
Forte cashes in
Before turning over the reins to new faces, the former City Council handed Utilities CEO Jerry Forte a bonus of $76,383 for his work in 2010. That's a 7 percent increase over his 2009 bonus of $71,263, received in 2010. Both bonuses consist of an annual performance component and a long-term performance payment.
Council last year abolished Utilities' performance-pay system, which cost ratepayers up to $12 million annually, and salaries were adjusted to compensate for missing bonuses. However, some employees' pay declined. Forte is the only Utilities employee still on the bonus program. His bonuses are based on more than a dozen performance ratings, which include budgeting and reliability of electricity, gas, water and wastewater. — PZ
D-11 makes a deal
The bargaining teams for Colorado Springs School District 11 and the Colorado Springs Education Association have produced a contract pretty much on schedule, after months of negotiations. For the next step, the school board and the union will vote on the document, finalized last weekend. Details will not be made public until after those approvals.
In January, complaints started early about the closed-door negotiations. D-11 board members, such as Al Loma, and activists like Jeff Crank with Americans for Prosperity argued that was unfair to the public. The union countered that bargaining is messy work, best done with privacy, as its contract stipulated. Eventually, the union agreed to a day of public bargaining.
Making the process more complicated was that the entire teachers' contract was being redrawn. — CH
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Heavy rains in Santa Clara County have caused the local Anderson Reservoir to overflow this weekend. The water then flowed North West into central San Jose through Coyote Creek.
The rising water in the streets forced the city to evacuate 14,000 residents this Tuesday. Another 36,000 residents were given an evacuation advisory.
Residents were concerned with how little of a warning they had before the flood waters came. Officials are determining if the channel was capable of diverting as much floodwater as previously thought, and if debris had any role in blocking it.
City spokesman David Vossbrink said "The creek spilled over the banks faster and higher than anybody expected"
14,000 people have been forced to evacuate as San Jose is hit by what may be the worst flooding in 100 years https://t.co/lD0tDVYdJZ pic.twitter.com/knwMaSgi9S
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) February 22, 2017
Drone video captures the extensive flooding in San Jose, California https://t.co/GvlUjn7RQY pic.twitter.com/eJqttWdRKn
— CNN (@CNN) February 23, 2017
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