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We were finally able to see her at 7:30 pm and needless to say it was quite overwhelming. She was hooked up to a ventilator and an IV. She had so many tubes, wires, etc. coming out of her our hearts were breaking. A small area of her head was shaved (see picture below) where the shunt had been inserted. It is very prominent on her head because she is so small. We know that it will be much less noticeable in time. However, it was still a bit difficult to see on your precious baby daughter. She also has a small incision on her abdomen where the drainage tube and coil was inserted (see picture below).
It was very difficult to watch the nurses taking care of Annabelle. At one point there were three nurses doing something to her. They needed to suction her ventilator and I was just balling. Belle seemed so uncomfortable and her body was moving all around. It was just a horrible experience. It was very intense for several hours after her surgery but then thankfully things calmed down. She appeared to be resting peacefully and Bran and I just sat at her bedside trying to keep our eyes open. Branden convinced me that we would be better to our other children and Annabelle if we were to go home and get some sleep. It was a difficult decision but the right one. We got out of there at about 1:30 am and thankfully she was fine all night.
We returned on Tuesday morning to find her lying in the prone position (on her belly). We were advised that the immediate concern was about her incision on her back. The Dr. was a bit concerned about a few areas and how it was healing. So she was only allowed to be on her belly. We stayed with her all day whispering to her through the holes in the isolette, but trying not to disturb her since she we knew she was a bit uncomfortable due to her 2 surgeries and being stuck belly down. We stayed until 4 pm and then left to take Jack to his first day of swim lessons. As hard as it was to leave Annabelle is was totally and completely the right decision. Jack was really happy to have us both there for his first day. He was super nervous but did a GREAT job! He was in a class with 2 other friends (1 additional to join later in the week) and he left saying "I love swim lessons" - HOW GREAT S THAT!!! It felt really good to slip away and focus on Jack. We even went home together and ate dinner as a family. It had been over a week since we had done that so it was quite special. I went back to the hospital later that night with my Dad which was very nice as well. She was sleeping peacefully and I was happy for my baby.
Wednesday however was not such a great day. She was not resting peacefully and she was extremely uncomfortable. When we arrived at the hospital she was crying so loudly I could hear he through her enclosed isolette It was heartbreaking, and I was so sad for my little girl. The Dr. was still concerned about her back wound so she was STILL lying on her belly - practically face down. She STILL hadn't eaten since midnight before her surgery. They finally allowed us to hold her but we had to keep her on her belly. I tried to sway her back and fourth with my knees and Branden was singing and humming to her. Thankfully it seemed to helped a little bit.
Finally at 4:30 pm we were given the go ahead to feed her and the ability to change her position. She was SO happy!! We fed her at 4:30, 8:00 and 11:00. She unfortunately wasn't too interested in breast feeding :-( but she did take the breast milk I pumped from a bottle very well. Truly all that matters is that she gets the breast milk, not necessarily if she gets it from me. The lactation consultants were very supportive and helpful. We left there around midnight exhausted but happy that our little girl was eating again and not sleeping on her belly!

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Our pretty momma's birthday was last week, so today we are headed to the water park (weather permitting) to celebrate. We are going to glue our fannies to the tubes and go 'round and 'round that lazy river. And we are going to hit every slide in the place. Then we are going to float in the wave pool. We are also going to eat the yummiest coconut cake ever. And lots of it.
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A passion for cuisine: 10 questions and a recipe with Scott Morash
The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor hosted its 3rd Annual Perfectly Centered Culinary Festival at the Joe Byrne Stadium in Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L. on Aug. 17.
Touted as the largest food day festival of its kind in the province, a handful of Canada's top chefs featured locally-sourced food from the land and the water.
Scott Morash of Halifax, N.S., was one of the chefs who participated in the festival. He took time recently to tell our readers about himself and his experience at the event.
Tell me about your work as a chef
I'm currently working as a marketing associate for Sysco (food distribution company). I'm a salesperson and culinary consultant for my customers.
Did you always want to become a chef?
I grew up in a small town in Nova Scotia called Chester. I lived beside a restaurant called the Captain's House (bed and breakfast and restaurant). When I was 14, I started mowing the lawn at this restaurant. At 15 or 16 I started bussing tables ... Walking through the kitchen to pick up my orders gave me that first love of cooking.
Did others in your family enjoy cooking?
My mother (Sandy Morash) and her family are from Prince Edward Island. My grandmother (Irma Goodwin) is a phenomenal cook and we started to share a love of cooking. She is an avid reader... she would go through magazines and find recipes and photocopy them and send them to me.
What did you do when you finished high school?
I went to Dalhousie University and studied geophysics. I continued to work in restaurants in Halifax to help pay tuition ... I worked at Chives Canadian Bistro. The chefs Craig Flinn and
Darrin Lewis who owned the restaurant rekindled that love of food for me. I realized that looking at minerals through microscopes was far less enjoyable than creating something almost out of nothing. So, I left Dalhousie (after three years) and went to culinary school (Nova Scotia Community College).
What did you do after graduation?
I moved back into the city and worked at a couple of smaller bistros ... I decided to try my hand at something a little bit larger scale and got a job at Delta Halifax. I was there almost four years ... That's when I met an executive sous-chef Jamie Mullett who is now the corporate chef with Sysco in Halifax. But, after about four years there, I started to get a little bit sick. I had some kidney failure. I started dialysis and realized that the kitchen life wasn't really conducive to my wellness. I left Delta Halifax and was employed by Sobeys as an in-store chef. I was creating recipes and interacting with the customers and offering cooking classes.
Let's talk about the culinary festival in Grand Falls-Windsor. Was this your first time participating in the event?
I've been a part of it since it started (three years ago)… It has become my absolute favourite culinary event of the year.
What is it about the event that you love?
It's such a fun experience and the folks in Grand Falls-Windsor are amazing people, incredibly appreciative. They are passionate about food and they love to learn new recipes.
Where did you get your ingredients?
Primarily from Mark's Market (in Wooddale near Grand Falls-Windsor). That's one of the highlights of the event. We get to spend time with Chris and Dick Oram ... they allow 10 or 12 chefs from away to come and raid the farms and gardens. They are just as excited as we are to see us there harvesting fresh cabbage and peas and carrots and herbs and fennel. It's just a great way for us to connect emotionally to the food. We pick it with our hands, and we know the family who planted the seeds and we get to serve it to the people. It's incredibly rewarding from a chef's point of view.
Do you have a family?
I have a wife, Sara, and four-year-old son, Scotty, named after my father who donated his kidney, giving me an opportunity to have a healthy life and start a family.
How is your health now?
I had my kidney transplant eight years ago. My kidney came from Newfoundland and my father (also named Scott Morash) donated his kidney to a Newfoundlander. So, there is this real strong Newfoundland connection that I feel and to be part of this event brings it all full circle. I'm doing incredibly well. I feel fantastic. Life has been nothing but a godsend.
Lobster and Roasted Corn Chowder From Chef Scott Morash
3 cooked lobsters (approx. 1.5 lbs meat, roughly chopped)
4 ears fresh corn
2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes (sweet potatoes are a great substitution!)
1/3 cup butter
¼ cup flour
½ cup cream sherry (can be substituted for white wine)
1-½ cup white onion (diced)
¾ cup carrot peeled and diced
¾ cup celery peeled and diced
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
4 slices bacon (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp. fresh tarragon
2 tbsp. dill
1 tbsp oil (canola)
¾ tbsp Kosher salt
½ tbsp ground black pepper
Cook live lobsters in a pot of boiling salted water. (8-10 minutes per pound)
Transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking process.
Shuck corn by removing the husk and silk. Brush with oil and season with some of the salt and pepper. Cook on a pre-heated grill for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cool. Slice off the corn kernels, reserving the cobs.
In a large sauce pan cook sliced bacon on medium heat, stirring often. Remove bacon from pan, reserving the fat. Add the butter to the pan. Add diced onion, celery and carrot, cook for five minutes continuing to stir. Season with salt and pepper. Add flour and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Deglaze the pan with sherry or white wine, use a wooden spoon or heat proof spatula to ensure nothing sticks to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and cream, increase heat to medium high. Bring mixture to a boil. Use a whisk to ensure a smooth consistency. Reduce to a simmer and add the cubed potatoes and reserved corn cobs. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the cobs and add the chopped lobster and corn kernels. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Serve immediately and garnish with chopped fresh herbs. Enjoy!
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This is too beautiful a day to be indoors, so this blog post will be very short. I just want to report that I "shipped" in a fashion – signed up for another course at the Writer's Center. This one is called "Narrative History and Biography: Works in Progress." I hope it will meet my goal of sharing my book with other writers, gaining their feedback and guidance from our author/teacher on understanding publishing.
Each of these tasks seem so small. Just as the sandpiper moves each grain of sand standing in the way of the next little crab. Yet our "lizard brains," our fears and resistance to our own success can hold us back from just taking that small step. Now, having finished my "work" for the day, I'm off to take a walk along my favorite creek. One day at a time, one step at a time, the tiny grains of sand become a shore.


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Fortress Frenzy is a map featured in Battlefield Heroes. It was released on June 25, 2012 to celebrate the game's three year anniversary. An infantry based map set in a medieval environment, it features a castle with a small mountain town near by.
Located in the eastern part of the map near the castle and directly below the lone tower, this flag is relatively easy to capture yet hard to defend.
This flag is situated in a small village, located near the middle of the map.
Located in a park found in the western part of the map, this flag is extremely isolated from the others and sees relativity little activity. The base has three main entrances; the two open roads in the north and south and the central door that is slightly open.
- The codename of the map during development was river.
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KS Alumni – Surf's up! The KS Way…..
Join us for the 2017 annual Kingston Smith Alumni party being held at the fantastic Beach Bar, Montague on the Gardens, Bloomsbury. This exclusive and quirky venue is an experience indeed.
Come and network with your former colleagues enjoying coconut cocktails and BBQ canapés, whilst taking jet ski selfies. And, if you fancy a quieter catch up, we also have private hire of the garden terrace, perfect for a balmy September evening.
This event is a way of us saying thank you for keeping in touch and a good excuse for a traditional KS get together
See you there!
Date: Thursday 21 September
Time: 6:30pm welcome drinks, 7pm BBQ last orders, 10pm
Venue: The Beach Bar, Montague on the Gardens, 15 Montague Street, London WC1B 5BJ
Please note this is a Kingston Smith Alumni event only
Date: September 21, 2017
Time: 6.30pm
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Finally…we had our matzo ball soup tonight. It was long awaited since it was originally on my plan for Wednesday of last week. Oh well, better late than never! My whole family loves this soup though (especially the dumplings which are made out of 2-ingredient whole-wheat matzo crackers) so it was well worth the wait. Last night I was off the hook and didn't have to make a big dinner because it was one of the lovely times that someone else hosted dinner club! It was a fabulous evening and the timing couldn't have been better since our fridge was feeling rather empty.
The farmer's market on Saturday morning did help give our food supply a little boost to get us through the weekend though. Here's what I got for $16.50…
So after that purchase (which required some leftover change from the week before) this is how last week ended with only 1 sad little penny left!
- Harris Teeter $33.07
- Earthfare $25.53
- Milk $29.97
- Sandwich Bread from Great Harvest $5.00
- Chicken (I pulled it out of our freezer, but as promised in the rules I deducted money since it was meat purchased pre-budget) $15
- Farmer's Market (pictured) $16.50
Week 3 was the hardest one yet and we also had meat twice and fish once. Coincidence? I think not…which means I need to chill with the meat and seafood dishes! Now I am tasked with figuring out a plan that I will actually stick to next week. I am craving some jambalaya or gumbo, but other than that I will have to let the items that are left in the fridge dictate our plans. I am also going to try out Trader Joe's this week for some groceries. I am completely out of cashews and almonds for granola so hopefully I can find some good deals there. I am a little weary about their produce though because from what I remember you usually have to buy organic stuff in bulk. And we are in dire need of some fresh fruit (and cheese!). I am sure I will end up going to two stores again…with Earthfare as my trusty back-up for the things I can't get elsewhere.
In the meantime, one thing I am prepared for is trick or treaters! I thought it would be fun to try to do something I've never done before…have a "candy-less" Halloween. Some may call me a scrooge, but one cannot argue that kids don't already get PLENTY of candy on Halloween whether I am also handing it out or not. So, pictured is my loot. And I know my kids are young (3 and 5), but they absolutely loved digging through this stash and begged to pick out some stuff to keep. So I was happy that it passed their initial test, but I am anxious to see the response next weekend as well!


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Earrings: J. Crew, sold out| Dress: HERE| Shoes: TopShop, old
Makeup by: NESS MUA
Photography by: K. Gill Photo
Shot at: FD Photo StudioAs I wrap up my very first year of living alone, I feel a sense of overwhelming gratitude. Despite challenges and unexpected events, I would be remiss if I didn't share that I have felt the guiding hand of my God and the universe supporting me at every single turn. No need has been left unfulfilled. Even my wants have been supplied for generously ❤ I am forever grateful.
If someone had told me 5, even 10 years ago - that I would be living on my own in a strange city, I would never have believed them. You see, I went directly from my parent's house to my husband's house - before I was even 20 years old. This wasn't unusual where I'm from, in fact - it was pretty much expected. Fortunately for me, I fell in love with my best friend and spent many years indescribably happy with him. I lived out my dreams, I traveled the world, and I evolved into the version of myself that stands before you today.
Sometimes things change. It's no one's fault. It just is. I found myself in a position where I felt compelled to make a number of difficult choices. Nonetheless, I have absolutely NO REGRETS!!! I am so very THANKFUL for the journey of my life!
I was thinking about the past year the other day, I realized I've learned quite a few things living on my own, LOL! 😁😁😁
Here are 5 highlights:
- Bills come e v e r y single month. Actually, let me back up- bills come about every 20 days. Now that I have the joy of paying all of my own bills, I cannot help but notice their relentless frequency 😦 I told my great aunt, 'Paying bills is for the birds!' 😬😣😵
- The greatest and only fear of my adult life has been BUGS. Yet, this year I learned that I am capable of killing a bug, even an extremely large one 👀.... A large bug ventured into my apartment via an open window. It was HUGE, like the length of it was almost the width of my hand! Thankfully, my protective kitty companion Cotton Candy spotted it before I did, and in capturing it she did quite a bit of damage to its mobility before dropping it at my feet as some sort of gift... When I tell you that my heart raced, that would be the understatement of the year...Long story short: I finally mustered up the courage and strength to step on it and kill it. After a few minutes of prayer and deliberation, I picked it up and promptly deposited it into the trash outside. The moral of the story is: You have the ability inside of you to conquer your fears.
- Making your home your sanctuary is priceless. When I moved into my apartment, I made a promise to myself that I would protect the energy of my home, that I would not allow anyone to visit that could possibly disrupt the peace that I feel here. I kept that promise, and as a result, no matter what stresses seek to invade my mind - when I arrive home, in the stillness of my sanctuary, I feel a complete sense of peace. The energy remains undisrupted.
- Being an independent woman is overrated 😘 I have always had a measure of independence, however, doing everything all by myself for myself is also for the birds! I would happily delegate car maintenance, trash removal, and a host of other miscellaneous tasks to someone else! WHEW! It ain't easy out here!
- Being patient with yourself is essential. I am learning to be comfortable in discomfort. So many experiences are entirely new to me. For instance, I now take walks alone. Sometimes I dine out alone. Other times I find myself feeling low. It's not shocking - my entire life has changed. I've learned to allow time and space for myself to feel and work through the process.
Enough about me Babes! It's your turn! I'd love to hear about some of the highlights of your SUMMER 😍
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Sandstorm Gold Ltd. has agreed to purchase an existing 2% net smelter returns royalty (NSR Royalty) on the Houndé gold mine in Burkina Faso, operated by Endeavour Mining Corp., which is owned by Acacia Mining, for US$45 million. The NSR Royalty will cover the Kari North and Kari South tenements, representing about 500 square kilometers of the property. Nearly the entire Houndé mineral reserve of 2.1 million ounces (oz) is located on those tenements, including the Vindaloo deposit and most of the Bouéré deposit. The NSR Royalty acquisition is expected to close in January.
Commercial production was announced on October 31 and the Houndé mine is expected to produce 235,000 oz of gold per year on average over the first four years of operations. The mine has an initial 10-year mine life based on the current mineral reserves, Sandstorm Gold said.
The construction of the Houndé mine was completed ahead of schedule and below budget and is now Endeavour's flagship gold mine.
"The Houndé royalty is a natural fit for the Sandstorm portfolio as the asset meets all of the criteria that we look for in an acquisition," said Sandstorm President and CEO Nolan Watson. "Shareholders will benefit from an immediate 10% increase in cash flow per share beginning in 2018. Endeavour has proven to be an adept operator in West Africa and we're extremely excited about the exploration potential on what is a massive property."


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Kelly Clarkson is selling her ten-million dollar mansion in Encino, California.
The talk show host and "The Voice" judge has listed her nearly ten-thousand square foot, eight bedroom and eleven bath home for sale.
Clarkson's home also features a game room, pool, spa and a separate two-bedroom guest house.
The former "American Idol" winner is currently quarantined at her ranch in Montana.
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Bert Gaunt (19th December 1925 - 15th December 2002) appeared on Coronation Street as Ivy Tilsley's husband Jack. He was cast in the role when Lynne Perrie (Ivy) was a semi-regular cast member, and before her backstory was changed when she became a regular. He appeared in two episodes in 1975. Gaunt's role is unique in Street history in that, four years after he appeared, Peter Dudley was cast as Bert Tilsley, ostensibly Ivy's husband of many years, therefore excising the character of Jack Tilsley from the programme's backstory.
Like Perrie, Gaunt was a singer and comedian on the northern club circuit, and had acted alongside her the year before in the BBC Play for Today factory drama Leeds United.
He also appeared in Politics, a third season episode of the Coronation Street spin-off The Brothers McGregor in 1987.
In addition, he played a number of minor roles in various television series including Open All Hours in 1982, and Heartbeat in 1993. His most enduring role was as Sydney Huntington in Channel 4's soap opera Brookside in 1983.
His actor brother Fred Gaunt also appeared on Coronation Street in minor police officer roles.


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Those cute ducks on the video -ReplyDelete
See how they run!
A man walks into a bar....ReplyDelete
The next time he ducks...
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. I'll be here all week. Try the veal and be sure to tip your waitresses and bartenders!
Seriously, only in Texas would there be a build your own stir fry!!!! I am looking forward to visiting there one of these days.ReplyDelete
Thanks for your comment comparing weight loss journeys to recital preparation. It was an intelligent comparison and made sense to the core of who I am. I really appreciated your insight!
If your travels bring you to Dallas, Texas,ReplyDelete
We should all meet up for good food and coffee and stuff!
This is a first for me to see, build your own stir fry......excellent idea though.....:-)HugsReplyDelete
I want Genghis Grill! and those duckies are adorable!ReplyDelete
Quackers, Anne you are quackers :PReplyDelete
You know, in the first picture (w/the ducks), the duck's beak actually looks a bit like Goofy - Cool (or as my teenage daughter would say..."Sweet".ReplyDelete
We have the mongolian grill here in Canada that you build your own stir fry!!ReplyDelete
They love your butt kiddo :)
- AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Build your own stir fry sounds most excellent. I especially like the gong and if I am ever looking for a job, it will be gonger. I think it would be great fun.ReplyDelete
I definitely think people are checking you out because you are HOT!
I love ducks. There are duck crossing signs around here. Also, ducks tend to congregate at the local library. I guess that makes this a pretty special place.ReplyDelete
re: the staring
Two possibilities:
1) They wondered about the chopsticks in your hair.
2) They recognized you from here. You're a superstar, Anne! Embrace it! :-)
Cherish that grill!ReplyDelete
We had one like that in Seattle
Liz and I met there often
for lunch
Now it's a Mexican place
We have a genghis grill here and it is great. I eat too much though. It is all you can eat so of course I think that is what I should do.ReplyDelete
Ah, there's the rub!ReplyDelete
TechnoBabe - you are spot on!
Just the sodium alone would choke a pony.
Nothing like Asian food with tortillas. Keeping it real at 110 degrees in Texas... And, hey, Nice ass..ReplyDelete
Your hair looks awesome with chopsticks.... I was pumping gas in 98 degrees here in Georgia and saw a woman with hair like yours and did a double take.ReplyDelete
I don't like looking at raw meat, otherwise that build your own stir fry looks promising.
Cute post :)ReplyDelete
Being checked out is great!!
I love the way the duckies came a running to you. I'm sure you are being checked out by more than your fine feathered friend :)ReplyDelete
Best duck... Joe's Shanghai in Flushing, NY.. Peking style with sliced cucumbers and a little hoison sauce in homemade crepes... Yummy...ReplyDelete
Oh, wrong blog, so sorry...
Genghis Grill for stir-fry sounds like my kind of place. YUM! We have a Genghis Cohen Restaurant here-- Kosher Chinese food ;-)ReplyDelete
Have a fun weekend.
xo jj


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Botany Soap
Botany Soap (Thailand) formed by a group of people who appreciate and love in the ways of the products that come from nature. All of our products are handmade with environmentally friendly that comes with quality, include Base Soap(substance for soap production) both opaque and clear, Herbal soap, Fruity soap, Flowers soap and many other products,especially Base Soap (substance for soap production) both opaque and clear that there are no ingredients from animal fat. We are also a manufacturer and suppliers own, it can control and supervise every stage of the production and all of our products approved by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which the whole process can ensure that the consumers will get good quality and really natural products.
Botany Soap (Thailand) operates in the form of the SME business to respond to today's business, it promotes business in the marketing of Thailand and build a fame with exports Thai goods sold to various countries, including our neighbors not less than 10 countries. The products are handmade, which is handicraft, requires special skills and expertise in the arts, making our company needs support those crafts, causes can be further developed and go beyond the limits, so people in the country and worldwide acceptance in the craft of Thailand. In addition, the company also supports using ingredients made from all natural that no impact to the environment, for example, Vegetable fats derived from natural processes which extraction requires, a complex manufacturing and higher costs but we choose it instead of using animal fat that low cost and easy to manufacture. But this point despite being a small point, the company thinks that should not be overlooked and choose to use vegetable fats ingredients that is not harmful to nature and the environment, it also increases the quality of the goods, etc. The establishment of the company, we want to focus on job creation, income generation and benefit the society as much as possible, in order to meet the objective of the SME business, in order to move forward with all of society, offers an opportunity to success in business and promote Thai goods as abroad.


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One of the most important tasks of medical practice in modern society is an early detection of thrombophilic states, as various forms of thrombophilia are the origin causes of such severe diseases as infarctions, insults, and also the cause of operative intervention, pregnancy and inflammation complications resulting in disability and lethal outcomes.
Arterial and venous thromboses development risk can both be connected with the effect of acquired risk factors (operative therapy, oncologic and cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, inflammation, pregnancy, stresses, etc.) and be of hereditary nature. According to modern ideas the thrombotic complications at cardiovascular diseases in 50-65% of the cases (on various authors´ evidence) are connected with the defects of the genes controlling the hemostasis system components.
The research purpose is to find out the hemostasis system genetic mutations occurrence frequency, endothelial factors and define the significance of analysis for the diagnosis, purposeful pathogenetic therapy choice in the patients with thromboses of various localization vessels.
Materials and methods: The examination on the mutations in the hemostasis system, folate cycle, the genes controlling the vascular wall state and drug metabolism in the liver, warfarin (CУP2C9) in particular, was carried out for the purpose to estimate the predilection to the thrombophilia development and to define individual sensibility to warfarin.
The material for the molecular-genetic analysis was venous blood taken into plastic tubes with EDTA. For the hemostasis system investigation the tubes with citrate were used. The definition of allelic variants of the genes investigated was carried out by the polymerase chain reaction method with the following analysis of restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR/RFLP).
48 patients aged from 24 to 59 years old with the diagnoses myocardial infarction, ischemic insult, and lower limbs deep venous thrombosis were examined. The first group (29 patients) was formed by the persons, who the treatment was prescribed after the investigation of the hemostasis system functional state and simultaneous molecular-genetic analysis; the 2nd group (19 persons) was made up of the patients appealed for the consultation from other medical and prophylactic institutions with non-effective therapy of the present disease and difficulties in drug dosage of the indirect anticoagulant - warfarin. For the warfarin sensibility estimation two quantity indexes were used: induction phase duration - terms of the INR therapeutic level achievement (number of days) and weekly warfarin dosage (mg), which was required for maintaining of the achieved effect.
Results: The heterozygous mutation of the folate cycle enzyme methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), the polymophous substitution 677C-> T (A223V) was registered by us in 56% of the cases; the homozygous mutation was registered in 5 patients. In 21% of the examinees the methionine synthase (MTR) gene mutation, the polymorphous substitution 2756А->G(D919G) was detected. These mutations lead to the substitution of amino acid residues in the polypeptide chain of enzymes, that decreases their specific activity. One of the manifestations of the MTHFR and MTR deficit is an abundant accumulation of homocysteine in blood that results in the negative influence on the endothelium, disturbing the cell permeability and decreasing the nitrogen oxide production. The hyperhomocysteinemia was detected in 21,6% of the cases, in three patients among them the homocysteine level exceeding the normal one 1,8 times.
From the number of the examinees with repeated infarctions and/or ischemic insult, deep venous thrombosis there were polymorphous variants of the genes controlling the thrombocytic hemostasis registered. In 24% of the cases the polymorphous locus containing variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) of the thrombocytic glycoprotein gene 1b(GP1ba). In 32% of the cases the polymorphous substitution 1565Т→С (Leu33Pro) of the IIIa thrombocytic glycoprotein gene (integrin beta 3), and in 18% - the polymorphous substitution 807С→Т of the Ia thrombocytic glycoprotein gene (Gp1a-integrin -alpha -2).
The FII prothrombin gene mutation connected with the substitution of G with A (20210 G→А) and leading to the protein and prothrombin level increase in blood, was registered in our patients in 26% of the cases.
The most severe thrombophilia cases were characterized by the combined polymorphous variants of the genes of the thrombocyitc hemostasis, folate cycle, coagulative part of hemostasis and polymorphism of the genes of the endothelial part - the plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1), the polymorphous substitution 675 5G→4G (9% in our research) and the gene of the endothelial NO-synthase (NOS3(е)), VNTR-polymorphism and the polymorphous substitution С→Т(Glu298Asp) (11% of the cases). It is known that NO (nitrogen oxide) is a powerful vasodepressor, possesses antithrombotic action, inhibiting adhesion and thrombocyte aggregation, activating the tissue-plasminogen activator and other important antithrombotic functions of blood. The NOS3(е) expression or transcription disturbance at the gene mutation results in the NO synthesis decrease, the consequence of which is the vasoconstriction increase, vasodilatation decrease and the tendency to blood clot organization. The polymorphous variant 4G of the PAI-1 gene is attended by the gene´s overexpression and, consequently, results in the PAI-1 increase in blood, therefore the fibrinolytic system activity decreases significantly.
All the patients taking part in this investigation needed a long or a life-long application of the indirect anticoagulant - warfarin, that required an adjustment of the preparation dosage to avoid the overdosage. When defining the warfarin sensibility 29 persons from the number of the examined patients had the most popular genotype СYР2С9*1/*1, 39,6% - turned out to bear the alleles СYР2С9*2 and СYР2С9*3 (11 and 8 persons accordingly). The СYР2С9*2 and СYР2С9*3 alleles bearers had unstable INR indexes and required special attention at the warfarin optimal dosage adjustment.
Conclusion: The evidence of the role of genic disturbances in the development of thrombophilias has been obtained. It is shown that the patients with homozygous variants of mutation alleles of the MTHFR genes (С677Т), thrombocytic glycoproteins, endothelial NO-synthase and PAI-1 are subjected to the most severe course of thromboses and are hardly treatable. The plasminogen activation inhibitor and endothelial NO-synthase can be used as markers characterizing the endothelium state and for the definition of endothelial dysfunction.
The data obtained point out to a real possibility to influence this or that part of the hemostasis system and/or the system of fibrinolysis, correct the endothelial dysfunction at early stages of the disease depending on the genes´ polymorphous variants form. The detection of thrombophilia predisposition genes gives an opportunity to take the preventive measures timely. A purposeful action on the thrombocytic part, coagulative hemostasis or vascular wall in the persons with genic disturbances allows avoiding severe complications at the influence of acquired risk factors on the body. At the necessity of the indirect anticoagulant warfarin adequate dosage adjustment in conditions of its long or life-long application the genetic testing allows forecasting the response to the given preparation intake with due consideration of the patient´s sensibility.
The introduction of molecular-biological methods into the laboratory practice, the mutations of the genes coding tissue factors, proteins and glycoproteins of the vascular, thrombocytic, coagulative parts of the hemostasis system and the system of fibrinolysis in particular, can promote the definition of fine mechanisms of clotting and anticlotting blood systems´ disturbances. An integrated research including the comparison of various hemostasis system parts´ genes´ mutations presence with the system´s functional state is perspective in both practical and scientific relations, as it allows defining meaningful factors having an effect on the pathological process development and performing a search of pathgenetically relevant methods of treatment. The genetic typing of the hemostasis system parameters and the factors characterizing the endothelium function as the thrombophilia predisposition criteria should be included into the examination record of the patients subjected to either acquired or inherited risk factors.
At the present development stage of the biological and medical sciences the role of molecular-biological mechanisms in the formation of thromboses should be paid considerably much attention to in the programs of biological and medical departments´ students training.
The work is submitted to the Scientific International Conference "Scientific Research of Higher School on Priority Orientations of Science and Technology", June, 22-29, 2008, Kiel-Bergen-Geiranger-Kiel, came to the editorial office on 19.05.2008.


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Smith County
Founded in 1833, Smith County, a small county on the edge of the Piney Woods region in south-central Mississippi, was named for Maj. David Smith, a hero of the American Revolution who later settled in Mississippi. The seat of Smith County is Raleigh, while other communities include Mize and Taylorsville. In the 1840 census, Smith County had three times as many free people (1,542) as slaves (419). By 1860 the population had increased substantially, reaching 5,443 free people and 2,195 slaves.
Antebellum Smith County ranked in the bottom quarter of the state's counties in most forms of agricultural production. However, the county was decidedly agricultural in 1860, with only twenty-five people working in industry—primarily the county's three lumber mills. That year, Smith County had twenty-three churches: ten Baptist, nine Methodist, one Presbyterian, and three Lutheran.
In the 1850s William Harris Hardy founded a school and began practicing law in and around Raleigh. He organized a Confederate military company, the Smith County Defenders, in 1861. He later became an aide to Gen. James Smith before pursuing a postbellum career as political figure, judge, and the founder of several South Mississippi towns, including Hattiesburg. Confederate general and Mississippi governor Robert Lowry also spent several years practicing law in antebellum Smith County. Raleigh suffered considerable destruction in 1863 when Union forces led by Benjamin Grierson led a raid through northeastern and central Mississippi, destroying transportation facilities and capturing weapons and soldiers.
In the postbellum period, Smith County experienced relatively little population change. In 1880 the county had 8,088 residents, 6,452 of whom were white. Landowners cultivated 88 percent of working farms, so the county had few tenants and sharecroppers. Smith remained low in state rankings in the production of cotton and corn, but its residents ranked in the middle of the state in raising livestock.
By 1900 the county's population had grown to 13,055, with whites accounting for most of the population. Three-quarters of Smith's white farmers and almost half of its black farmers owned their land. Industry was emerging slowly, with just fifty-seven workers in 1900.
According to the religious census of 1916, more than two-thirds of all church members in Smith County belonged to the Southern Baptist Convention. In fact, Smith had the second-highest number of Southern Baptists in the state. Others with substantial memberships included the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the Missionary Baptists.
Smith County's population grew slowly in the early 1900s, exceeding 18,000 by 1930. Smith continued to have a large white majority, with whites comprising 81 percent of the population. Smith County had no urban center and few industrial workers. In contrast to late-nineteenth-century trends, by the early 1900s half of the county's 3,277 farms were operated by tenants.
By 1960 the county's population had declined to 14,303 and was 77 percent white. About half of Smith County's working people made their living in agriculture. Smith had a high number of hogs, while its farmers grew substantial amounts of corn, soybeans, and cotton. Almost 20 percent of the county's workers had manufacturing jobs, primarily in the apparel industry. With ten oil wells, Smith County ranked second in oil production. In the twenty-first century Smith County became one of Mississippi's leading producers of poultry.
Prentiss Walker, who in 1964 became the first Republican elected to the US House of Representatives from Mississippi in the twentieth century, was born in Taylorsville. Walker gave up his House seat after only one term and was unable to reclaim it in later elections. Other notable people from Taylorsville include National Football League players Jason Campbell and Eugene Sims.
In 2010 whites made up about three-quarters of Smith County's population, which had increased to 16,182.
Further Reading
- Mississippi State Planning Commission, Progress Report on State Planning in Mississippi (1938)
- Mississippi Statistical Abstract, Mississippi State University (1952–2010)
- Charles Sydnor and Claude Bennett, Mississippi History (1939)
- University of Virginia Library, Historical Census Browser website, http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu
- E. Nolan Waller and Dani A. Smith, Growth Profiles of Mississippi's Counties, 1960–1980 (1985)


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"SHANE" (Paramount Pictures, 1953) is our all-time favorite western but that doesn't mean we don't love this wonderful modern vehicle blooper that occurs early in the movie. It has been erased from the DVD print but can still be seen in the trailer.
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Warmer weather is finally on its way, and so is Spring Break! The first day of this lovely season is March 20, and everyone is looking forwards to seeing the uncharacteristically cold weather thaw. As visitors come out of winter hibernation, students are on break and looking for some fun!
If you're searching for a unique outing and want to try out some engaging attractions during this time with your kids, look no further than the Calgary Zoo.
We've got the fun (and the variety) to keep your family entertained this spring break.
Spring break the right way at the Calgary Zoo! Here are your top ten tips:
1. It's an Easter celebration– Easter weekend is fast approaching, and we're hopping to it! So what can you expect to enjoy down at the zoo?
- Our Easter Eggstravaganza event is back and better than ever on March 30-31- featuring bunny races, photo ops, and sweet activities for all ages from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day. The buzz this year is all about pollinators, and honey, it's FREE with admission.
- Slow down a busy long weekend with a classic Easter meal. Make sure to pre-purchase and reserve your spot for Sunday Safari Brunch to spend tasty, quality time with those you love. Check out or special menu online.
2. Tiger Training is back! As the Penguin Walk ends for the season on March 22, the classic daily 11 a.m. programming slot returns to crowd favourite Tiger Training. Watch our zookeeper put a tiger through its paces. In order to make sure our vets can work with the big kitties, these strong mammals listen to keeper direction- in return for some yummy treats.
3. Travel back in time in our Prehistoric Park! The dinosaur haven re-opens for spring and summer on Friday, March 23, 2018. We're letting the "lizards" loose, so don't forget to follow in their tracks, and take a walk through the ancient wilds. Please note that the lower loop by the lagoon will be closed due to melting ice and snow- keep and eye out for it in the following weeks.
4. Need to refuel? Stop by Kitamba Cafe and grab a warm meal, or take a break by sipping a hot beverage from Kitamba Java or one of our other food outlets. We feature vegetarian friendly, locally sourced, and gluten free foods so everyone can leave satisfied. Not only that, but we have recently been certified 100% Ocean Wise, and Leaders in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice (LEAF) certified! You can feel good about eating at the Calgary Zoo.
5. Sometimes hands on learning is best! Take a minute to experience one of our daily Creature Features, a program where the wee ones can view and meet a small animal up close. These intimate sessions are a great way to spark that animal love and ask a keeper those one-on-one burning questions. What do hedgehogs eat? How does a snake shed it's skin?
6. Catch a animal munching its lunch! Kids learn through up close encounters with wild animals, so the zoo is a perfect place to ponder. Ever wondered what a snow leopard looks like feasting on his daily meal? Check the daily Animal Feed schedule and make sure you're right up front to watch nature's top predators eat lunch.
7. Oh baby- Are your kids all about the 'little' animals? In the last year the Calgary Zoo has welcomed a red panda cub, and a frisky like zebra colt. Catch the first two roaming around in Eurasia and the African Savannah respectively, and then catch a peek of the youngest great ape in TransAlta Rainforest. We just celebrated Kimani's 2nd birthday, and we know that this young gorilla is always exploring and playing in her habitat.
8. Spot the wookie! No, we don't have any Star Wars characters on grounds, but we do have one fluffy king penguin chick. When you're visiting the popular Penguin Plunge building, don't forget to keep an eye out for Cleopatra during the 10:30 a.m. daily penguin Keeper Talk. She's our youngest penguin, but due to her eating schedule and fabulous feathers, she's also the biggest and fluffiest!
9. Don't miss seeing our hippos in their indoor pool — whether they're munching on lunch with their powerful jaws, or going for a swim, you can find them inside of Destination Africa.
Visiting the hippos will make your jaw drop!
10. So cute we can hardly bear it! The grizzly and black bears are coming out in Canadian Wilds, as they've started to wake from their winter sleep. Tip: our littlest black bears love to climb the biggest tree in their habitat. Keep an eye out for a bear on a mission! We also suggest a wander in the wilds to visit the playful river otters in Cequel Energy Lodge.
There's always something fun to do at the zoo, so that well deserved break!
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HBO's Deadwood Appears Ready To Return
Ever since Deadwood went off the air in 2006, fans have been clamouring for a revival. The series followed the stories of several characters living in the town of Deadwood, South Dakota, a town full of corruption and crime. It ran for three seasons, and starred Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, Molly Parker, Paula Malcomson, John Hawkes and more. While the revival hasn't been given the official green light to move forward, it's appearing more likely the the show will start production next fall.
Over the summer at the Television Critics Association summer press tour, HBO programming executive Casey Bloys said that "The one thing that I was concerned about was I wanted a script that would stand on its own. [Series creator] David [Milch] totally delivered on that. I think it's a terrific script. If we can do it on a budget that makes sense for us, and if we can get the cast together, we're inclined to do it." Now sources have told TVLine that HBO is ready to move forward with a revival movie. Whether that means the show will only return for a movie, or a limited series, is unknown as nothing more has been said about the project.
It has long been rumoured that the revival would focus around a real life fire that took out over 300 buildings in 1879, and it appears as if some of the cast have read the script that confirms that rumor.
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The new 2019 Toyota Aygo makes its world launching at the 2018 Geneva Motor Program. Reinforcing the model's special DNA and noteworthy positioning within the highly-competitive A-segment, Toyota's designers and engineers have not just strengthened the Aygo's vibrant and distinct image, however likewise enhanced its efficiency and dealing with qualities to make it much more enjoyable to drive.
Given that its launch in 2014, the existing Aygo has actually been a noteworthy success for Toyota in the European A-segment. Its quickly recognisable, hallmark 'X' frontal style and the broad variety of customisation choices it provides guarantee that it constantly stands apart from the crowd.
Attracting a more style-conscious audience than those who purchase their cars for simply logical factors, the Aygo's striking excellent appearances and engaging driving attributes make it among the best-performing Toyota models for drawing in new purchasers and conquest sales.
2019 Toyota Aygo Design
The new 2019 Toyota Aygo maintains its renowned frontal 'X' signature, however it has actually been changed from a two-dimensional graphic into a more effective, three-dimensional architectural aspect. The unique new frontal style integrates revamped Keen Look headlamp clusters, with important Daytime Running Lights (DRL) more enhancing Toyota Aygo's striking take a look at first blush.
The lower area frames the front grille, stressing the Aygo's steady position and the dexterity intrinsic in a compact vehicle. While the under light ornamentation-available in Black, Glossy Black or Silver- emphasizes the vehicle's width.
In profile, the more three-dimensional frontal type integrates with recently developed external lenses in the rear light clusters to aesthetically link the front and back, offering the impression of forward motion and increased dynamism.
At the back, the new LED DRL light guides offer the 2019 Toyota Aygo an advanced appearance and make the model immediately recognisable. The special light signature produces the understanding of a compact cabin above a larger lower bumper location, to stress the rear width and stability of the vehicle.
The new exterior styling is finished with 2 new body colours– Magenta and Blue– and the addition of technical-look wheel caps and 15 ″ alloys -with a style distinct to each grade- enhances the premium looks of the new Aygo.
On board, the updated combimeter instrument graphics feature a more three-dimensional impact and a new lighting colour. A more premium palette in Quartz Grey and Piano Black has actually been embraced, and new seat materials have actually been produced for the majority of the grades.
2019 Toyota Aygo Engine
The new 2019 Toyota Aygo features improvements to its efficiency and enhanced driving characteristics for even higher city dexterity, whilst keeping its class-leading fuel performance. Additionally it gains from a significant decrease in NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) for increased on-board convenience.
Toyota's acclaimed, 998 cc, 3-cylinder, 12-valve, DOHC, VVT-i engine is now Euro 6.2 certified. It has actually been modified, combing a perfect balance of power and fuel usage with improved torque shipment at lower engine rpm for an even much better driving experience in metropolitan traffic.
It gains from a new double fuel injector system, a greater compression ratio, a variety of new low friction elements, a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system and an enhanced balance shaft to minimize vibration at idling speed.
The engine now establishes 53 kW (72 DIN hp) at 6,000 rpm, and 93 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. New Aygo will speed up from 0-100 km/h in 13.8 seconds, and on to a leading speed of 160 km/h. The new 2019 Toyota Aygo is available in both basic and Eco-versions. The latter take advantage of a longer 4th and 5th equipment, low Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC) tires, Toyota's Stop & Start system and aerodynamic enhancements.


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Now that everyone has finished joining sororities and fraternities, we can turn back to more important things, like on-campus arts and culture. Fill your calendar with this week's events.
Jan. 20
What's a better way to start off the week than with some of the worst movies ever made? A&O Productions is hosting its annual 24-hour showing of B-movies. It's perfect for when you feel like you really messed up that paper, because at least you didn't make one of the worst movies of all time. 6 p.m., McCormick Auditorium. $30 for Northwestern students, with six-hour block tickets sold at the door for $5.
The Dolphin Show: Little Shop of Horrors
If bad movies aren't your thing then try singing, man-eating plants. The 75th annual Dolphin Show, Northwestern's nationally recognized student-run production, is opening this week with the Broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors. 7:30 p.m., Cahn Auditorium. $10 to $35. Also Jan. 21, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 22 at 2 p.m.
Chicago(ish) spotlight: Andrew Bird with The Lumineers on the Cleopatra tour
If you're feeling a trip off campus to escape the work you have to do, go see multi-talented musician Andrew Bird (Music '96) open for The Lumineers. Let the folk rock tunes soothe your mind and get your head straight for the rest of the week. 7 p.m., Allstate Arena (Rosemont). $29.50 to $203.
Jan. 21
Opening of Reflecting Memory
Don't forget to stop by the Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art and check out Kader Attia's exhibit exploring ideas of slavery and xenophobia in our modern time. Take your friends with you to stay warm and woke. Artist talk 2 p.m., Block Museum. Open Jan. 21 to April 16. Free.


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Long time no see, blog.
God's really been teaching me a lot about fear lately in the last few months. And for me, its definitely been a new, and MORE than challenging experience for me to deal with, being the control freak that I am.
If you know me [which you may or may not…hello internetz] – I like making sure my life is organised and planned, especially as far into the future as I can make it. Because as we all know, the unknown is….scary. So dropping everything back in Australia last year to come to Korea to seek God and seek life was of course, somewhat out of character for me…
In many ways, I created my self inflicted, hectic lifestyle in the past as a way of distracting myself from reality and my fears of…well…everything – by making myself as busy as possible – but during the course of this year, been challenged more and more to step out of my comfort zone, to be placed into situations of which I have NO control whatsoever – God is teaching me to learn to let go.
And so here I am, at another transition point in my life – and its all or nothing. Go backwards to the way I was, or face my fears and LEARN. Learn to let go and LET GOD.
Times like this remind me that FEAR is not of God. For God IS love; and if we understand love to the greatest extent, then fear ceases to exist….
1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."
And even reminding myself of this verse and to embrace love, remember love and slap myself and my fears in the face…well, it aint easy. Not at all. Learning to focus on the positive and LET GO of the negative is so important, yet I fail to do this almost on the daily. By His strength, not mine!
God has great plans for you! As He does for me. We were created for something GREATER than anything we ever thought possible; but that involves trusting Him to guide us in the right way and knowing that HIS plans will always be greater than ours. For He can see what we cannot; we are children of God, and He is MINDFUL of us, no matter how much tunnel vision we have at a given time.
Matthew 10:29-31 "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of our Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So dont' be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
[to reiterate….he cares for creatures as small as sparrows. YOU IS NOT A BIRD. You're more than that!]
So as stressful as it is, I'm almost glad [in some weird, sick, twisted way…hahahahhaah] that I'm getting this 'new' experience – as a chance for me to be forced to face my fears and worries and DEAL with them, more than I ever have before.
If we remember that God is with us, then why should we fear? Don't our fears then become somewhat irrational, if we believe in God's unconditional love, grace and PROMISE over us?
Hebrews 13:5b "..because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." "
Over the last few years since I became Christian, God pulled all the memories and fears up out of the locked box I kept hidden away in the recesses of my mind, up to the surface so I could face them [as much as I didn't want to] – thinking over these worries and fears – how much freer would I be if I didn't let all these little things plague my mind and blow themselves out of proportion?
My worries of money and logistical issues living in another country, my worries of being single forever/not finding THAT person for me, my worries of simply making mistakes and saying the wrong things, my worries of never being good enough…on closer inspection, what is the point of such worry? It's USELESS. And makes mountains out of smaller things that perhaps, are not as stressful as we [I!] perceive them to be…
Worry is wasteful.
Matthew 6:26-27 "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
Matthew 6:31-34 " So do not worry, saying 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,a and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
We are called to FREEDOM in Christ! Put your worries at the cross, give it to Jesus because its his burden and not yours to take. Fear and doubt and worry is NOT of God – so as hard as it is [and as I myself try to let go and receive this and not freak out!], do NOT let this consume your life. God's GOT this. All we gotta do is…BELIEVE:)


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"Pinocchio" by Joël PommeratPommerat raises in his personal way the issues of fatherhood, poverty and freedom.
The play "Pinocchio" by Joël Pommerat, is a very interesting point of view of Carlo Collodi's famous story. Pinocchio was born after the tree wonder wood falls under the storm and this poor and generous man decided to make a puppet. Pinocchio is naïve but has many faults. He starts life as a vulgar, demanding and deeply unpleasant character. He cares little for the dictums of patience and hard work.
Nevertheless, growing up sometimes would start with "the nose" and that's how one understands the importance of the "truth". The life lessons Pinocchio learns are based on very real consequences. He understands he needs to be responsible, not because one says so, but because he experiences the consequences of not being so.
Joël Pommerat's aspect of Pinocchio avoids clichés and simplistic moralizing for children and becomes a powerful engaging play for all ages. It stages a direct and rather dark version of the children's tail and raises in his personal way the issues of fatherhood, poverty and freedom.
The Artbassador would be happy to license the play "Pinocchio" for a stage production in Greece and Cyprus, on behalf of the French Society "SACD".


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Resource Capital Fund V L.P. Announces Further Investment in First Bauxite Corporation
Jun 12, 2012, 16:55 ET
DENVER, June 12, 2012 /CNW/ - Resource Capital Fund V L.P. ("RCF") is pleased to announce that it has completed a subsequent $6,000,000 investment in First Bauxite Corporation (the "Company"). RCF has acquired 11,320,755 Units (each a "Unit") pursuant to a private placement by the Company at a price of $0.53 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share and one half of a common share purchase warrant (each a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share in the capital of the Company at a price of $0.75 per common share for a period of three years following the closing date. RCF will also receive a fee equal to 3.5% of the subscription price paid by RCF, which fee is payable pursuant to a note purchase agreement between the Company and RCF dated December 31, 2010. RCF has elected to take its fee in the form of securities, and will acquire 396,227 Units, comprised of 396,227 common shares and 198,113 Warrants. Assuming full exercise of the Warrants issued by the Company in connection with this private placement, the Units represent an approximate 21% interest in the Company's common shares.
After giving effect to the subscription and including the 1,807,229 common shares previously purchased by RCF, assuming full exercise of the 903,614 common share purchase warrants previously held by RCF and assuming full conversion of the non-interest bearing convertible notes ("Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of $8,000,000, which Notes are convertible into common shares of the Company at a price of $0.83 per common share, and further assuming that no other convertible securities of the Company are converted or exchanged, RCF would hold 29,924,870 common shares of the Company, representing approximately 32% of the then outstanding common shares of the Company.
In addition, RCF holds an option to purchase additional Notes from the Company in the aggregate principal amount of US$20 million (the "Second Tranche Notes") which will be convertible into common shares of the Company based on the formula as described in the joint press release issued on January 20, 2011. As the number of common shares issuable to RCF is contingent, in part, upon future values and share prices, the number of shares that RCF could acquire should it purchase the Second Tranche Notes and exercise its conversion rights in full cannot be determined at this time. However, based on the current minimum conversion price, RCF would acquire a minimum of 16,612,903 additional shares (assuming a conversion price of CDN$1.24 and an exchange rate of US$1.00 equals CDN $1.03). Assuming full exercise or conversion of all securities held by RCF on this basis and that no other convertible securities of the Company were converted or exchanged, RCF would hold approximately 46,537,772 common shares of the Company, representing approximately 42% of the then outstanding common shares of the Company.
RCF purchased the securities for investment purposes and may or may not purchase or sell securities of the Company in the future on the open market or in private transactions, depending on market conditions and other factors.
For further information and to obtain a copy of the early warning report filed under applicable Canadian securities laws in connection with the transactions hereunder, please see the Company's profile on the SEDAR website www.sedar.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information:
Resource Capital Fund V L.P.
1400 Sixteenth Street, Suite 200,
Denver, CO, 80202
Telephone: (720) 946-1444


text: Hi, we came together to create TherapistsForBlackGirls.com as a response to what out clients wanted and needed. We are all trained therapists, and generally every therapist at some point goes into therapy as part of their training to enrich their understanding of themselves and work through their own issues so they aren't played out in your therapy sessions. What did we, a collective of black, brown, yellow and white women find? That the sexism and racism that women of girls of color treated in society also spreads into our therapy sessions. Individually we could each recall these hardships and experiences of asking for help and not getting the help we needed, but being put in the position of defending ourselves and our actions to a therapist who just didn't "get" us. As professional helpers we have also found that our clients crave, need, desire and appreciate being seen, understood and heard by us. So we created TherapistsForBlackGirls so we can treat us! In the racially appropriate and thoughtful manner the help is needed in.


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Fix PHP memory usage
Fix PHP memory usage
Fix PHP memory usage issues
Unset variables in PHP and memory usage related issues can be resolved up to a greater extend. This section gives you a fairly good idea on the advantage of upsetting variables in php and how it helps in freeing up memory.
$x = str_repeat('x', 80000); echo memory_get_usage() . "
\n"; // 120172 echo memory_get_peak_usage() . "
\n"; // 121248 $x = str_repeat('x', 80000); echo memory_get_usage() . "
\n"; // 120172 echo memory_get_peak_usage() . "
\n"; // 201284
As you can see, at one point PHP had used up almost double the memory. This is because before assigning the 'x'-string to $x, PHP builds the new string in memory, while holding the previous variable in memory, too. This could have been prevented with unsetting $x.
Another example:
for ($i=0; $i<3; $i++) { $str = str_repeat("Hello", 10000); echo memory_get_peak_usage(), PHP_EOL; } [/php] This will output something like [html] 375696 425824 425824 [/html] At the first iteration $str is still empty before assignment. On the second iteration $str will hold the generated string though. When str_repeat is then called for the second time, it will not immediately overwrite $str, but first create the string that is to be assigned in memory. So you end up with $strand the value it should be assigned. Double memory. If you unset $str, this will not happen: [php] for($i=0;$i<3;$i++) { $str = str_repeat("Hello", 10000); echo memory_get_peak_usage(), PHP_EOL; unset($str); } [/php] [html] // outputs something like 375904 376016 376016 [/html] It doesn't hurt to unset your variables when you no longer need them. Maybe you are on a shared host and want to do some iterating over large datasets. If unsetting would prevent PHP from ending withAllowed memory size of XXXX bytes exhausted, then it's worth the tiny effort. What should also be taken into account is, that even if the request lifetime is just a second, doubling the memory usage effectively halves the maximum amount of simultaneous requests that can be served. If you are nowhere close to the server's limit anyway, then who cares, but if you are, then a simple unset could save you the money for more RAM or an additional server. Thanks to Stackoverflow.com
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