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After the devastating loss of his fiancé and hero partner Madison Goldwater (Harmony), Pride changed. Not just emotionally... he actually changed physically. Saturated with more of his nature super adrenaline than every before, his body is now permanently strengthened. Slade Dagan kill dozens and dozens of men that day. Some say the man who called himself "Pride" was lost that day as well. Regardless of what he calls himself, Dagan would be serving numerous jail sentences for the murders he wrought that day. If not for the mitigating circumstance of his lost wife, and the intervention of Major Gunn... Dagan would not be a free man.

Born with a genetic abnormality, Slade's body produces a hyper-effective form of adrenaline. This adrenaline not only gives Slade a boost of superhuman strength and resistance to pain -- the chemical has permeated cells throughout his body, providing a long-term effect even after the adrenaline is not being released. Currently, his body is performing at an even higher level than he's ever seen. Early tests show no sign that this effect will dissipate.

Now that Major Gunn has decided to form a team of heroes in the name of national security, Dagan has a second chance. As WRATH, Dagan will provide more than enough power for the fledgling team. The only question is can even the army restrain Wrath if he loses control?

Real Name: Slade Dagan

Occupation: Government Special Agent

Classification: Human, Gifted

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Building a Low-Cost Business App

Building a Low-Cost Business App

In addition to having a mobile-responsive site, you may also want to build a dedicated app for your business. Thankfully you don’t have to spend thousands having an agency build this for you; there are ways of doing it yourself even if you don’t know how to code. Building a low-cost business app may be your solution, but first let’s discuss a few things:

Does Your Business Need an App Yet?
Firstly you should be thinking if your business needs an app, or will it be better to focus on a mobile responsive site initially? Most new ecommerce businesses may do better to use their resources on making their mobile responsive site the best it can be, as the time and costs involved in building and managing a mobile app across several platforms may outweigh the benefits in the early days.

First, Develop Your Mobile Strategy
The rise of the mobile customer has been fast, especially in emerging markets where access to cheaper smartphones and mobile internet has brought many new customers online. As such it is very important to address this market and develop a mobile strategy for your business.

As an example, you may choose to develop a mobile responsive site initially, which will function adequately and process orders for your mobile users for the first 6-12 months. After your sales volumes reach a certain threshold, you may then choose to invest the time and money into developing a mobile app for your repeat customers and those you can attract via the Apple and Android app stores. You can run apps alongside your mobile responsive site in the future, giving your customers more options when it comes to browsing and purchasing from your site.

Use ShoutEm To Build Your App for Shopify or WooCommerce
There are a number of Software as a Service (SaaS) DIY app building companies available and www.shoutem.com seems to have a great following among Shopify and WooCommerce ecommerce users. Plugins can be installed for each of these platforms allowing your app and ecommerce store to talk to each other, and making it possible for you to build your own app via a drag-and-drop process on the ShoutEm website. You’ll pay around US$49 per month for the service with a minimum 1 year commitment, or US$58 month to month, so smaller businesses might want to build their sales up first to justify this extra expense.

How does it work? If you are using Shopify or WooCommerce, install the ShoutEm app (called a plugin in WordPress) and open the interface. You can start with a trial version first and see how it fits your business before spending any money. The user interface is simple to use and you can pull together the look and feel of your app within an hour or so, integrating your existing Shopify or WooCommerce products into the app.

When you are happy with the app layout and functionality, click on Publish at the top right of the screen, which will prompt you to choose a payment plan (or choose a free trial), and then proceed to submitting your app to the Android and Apple app stores. Note that Google is generally a lot more lenient than Apple in approving apps for their app stores, so you may find you have to wait longer and make several adjustments to your app before having it live on the Apple app store.

Then, How Will You Market Your App?
As with the internet in general, the Apple and Android app stores are busy, competitive places with many different apps vying for your customers’ attention. How will you get your prospective customers to download and use your app? Will your app mainly be for existing repeat customers to use, and in that case how many of those customers to you have at present? These questions will help you validate the viability of building and hosting your app using ShoutEm or a similar service.

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The Ghosts of Père Lachaise

Père Lachaise -- it's the cemetery of the celebrities in Paris. Jim Morrison, Gertrude Stein, Oscar Wilde, Balzac, Proust, Delacroix, Molière, Yves Montand, and Edith Piaf are all buried there. (Visit each grave with this virtual tour.) So, too, is Frédéric Chopin, who gets channeled in this short animated film by Guillaume Rio and Antoine Colomb. Enjoy.

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The Right and Wrong Way to Eat Sushi: A Primer's food channel, Munchies, spent time with Naomichi Yasuda and learned the dos and don'ts of eating sushi. And they kindly summarized some practices that are permitted and verboten.

  1. It’s okay to use your fingers to eat cut sushi rolls.
  2. Don’t combine ginger and sushi, or ginger and soy sauce. Ginger is a palate cleanser in between bites.
  3. When dipping sushi into soy sauce, dip fish-side down.
  4. Never shake soy sauce off of sushi. That’s like shaking your wanker in public.

The video above just begins to scratch the surface. If you head over to TheSushiFAQ, you can find a long list of rules and suggestions that will round out your sushi-eating etiquette. Here are some additional tips to keep in mind: Never put wasabi directly in the shoyu dish. And know that Sashimi is only to be eaten with your chopsticks, not with your hands. Got it? There will be a quiz tomorrow.

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  • rg57 says:

    “Never put wasabi directly in the shoyu dish”.nnHah. That right there shows what Japan knows about sushi.nnIt’s another instance of the frequent observation that the people who invent something are usually not the people who perfect it.

  • moustachepants34 says:

    I always thought this was the appropriate way to eat sushi:nn

  • FreemanPresson says:

    I’m not Japanese and I am unlikely to go there. If my American manners bother you, you are politely requested to look around for a Nihon-gen to watch eat instead.

  • jdgalt says:

    Sushi is “folk food”, like tacos. If you think there’s a wrong way to prepare or eat it, you’re the one doing it wrong.

  • sisterchef says:

    Food snobbery 101.. people can do whatever they want with food they’re served.. control freaks

  • Thadeush says:

    You can pour ketchup all over a great steak if you want, but you’re not respecting the chef or the steak. Knowing a tradition doesn’t mean you have to follow it, but there is value in understanding. You can respect the value of the tea ceremony without following it for your daily cup. Sounds like peeps are a little insecure about learning a tradition.

  • Toad says:

    Well said, Thadeush.

    There are reasons for these things, they are recommendations that become “rules.” Eg, you dip the sushi fish side down because otherwise, the rice cake breaks up and you get crumbs of rice into it, so it makes sense, and then that becomes etiquette because it looks weird if you do it the other way. He mentions that he sees people eat ginger in the same bite with sushi (wow, yuk), and says that’s wrong. In the same sense, in American culture, it would be “wrong” to pour your milkshake over your hamburger…yeah, it’s wrong.

    The video is showing a connoisseur’s point of view–he says that eating sushi fresh at the counter is a very different experience from at the table, which is obviously a pretty sophisticated appreciation of sushi.

    Connoisseurs who are simply celebrating what they love and trying to share knowledge and experience are NOT snobs.

    Also, even when it does just come down to etiquette, if you’ve lived in Japan, you know that they look at etiquette from the other side. There is pleasure in knowing the rules of etiquette, agreeing to them, and enjoying the ritual and belonging. It’s the notion of ceremony and tradition extended throughout daily life. It may not be for you, but if you just sneer at it, you’re the one with a sneer on your face.

  • Janet Baker says:

    The wanker reference was ugly and uncalled for.

  • Your Mom says:

    The wanker reference was beautiful and appropriate.

  • Wanker says:

    @Janet Baker
    Don’t disrespect me you fat cow.

    @Your Mom
    Thank you my dear.

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Local, Regional and State Incentives

Knowing that development incentives are second only to workforce availability, Ottumwa Economic Development Corp. assures you that our greatest asset is that of a cooperative community. As a client-focused resource, OEDC assembles an appropriate team of representatives that assist new and expanding industry in navigating the financial support options available for your qualifying project.  Let our aggressive, experienced, industry-focused partners lead your business to Ottumwa.

Target Industries include Food & Beverage Processing, Machinery Manufacturing, Automotive Supply Chain, and Warehouse & Distribution.  Contact OEDC by calling 641-799-1203 (mobile) or email info@ottumwadevelopment.org

Key Local and Regional Incentives

City/County Commercial Tax Abatement

The City of Ottumwa and Wapello County have both  adopted commercial tax abatement plans as follows:

a. City of Ottumwa- industrial property

Year Property Owner Pays Abated
One 20% 80%
Two 35% 65%
Three 45% 55%
Four 75% 25%
Five 90% 10%

b. Wapello County- industrial property

Year Property Owner Pays Abated
One 25% 75%
Two 40% 60%
Three 55% 45%
Four 70% 30%
Five 85% 15%

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

City councils or county boards of Supervisors may use property taxes resulting from the increase in taxable valuation due to construction of new industrial or commercial facilities to provide economic development incentives to a business or industry.  TIF may be used to pay cost of public improvements and utilities, which will serve the new private development.

Regional Economic Development Investments (REDI)

A loan program designed to support business activities for which conventional financing is not otherwise available (gap financing); the purpose of the program is for business start-ups, expansion or retention of jobs. Funds can be used to modernize facilities, to purchase machinery, equipment, fixtures and leasehold improvements, to finance increased receivables and to augment working capital, to construct new commercial buildings, and to purchase existing land and/or structures. Maximum loan is tied to each job created or retained.

SBA Loan Programs

Loans offered for expansion/renovation; new construction, purchase land or buildings; purchase equipment, fixtures, leasehold improvements; working capital; refinancing debt for compelling reasons; and revolving lines of credit (up to 7 year maturity).

IowaMicro Loan

Provides loans for start-up, expansion or refinancing of small business entrepreneurs, as well as a technical assistance action plan tailored to meet the needs of the business.

Pathfinders RC&D Loan Program

Offers a loan program for small and emerging businesses meeting at least one of the following criteria, and will consider funding requests from a variety of businesses: 1) Natural resource based business, 2) Value-added agricultural business, 3) Facilities and services to low income, underemployed or elderly, 4) Small commercial or retail business. The program is made possible through a Rural Development Enterprise Grant from the USDA-Rural Development. The institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Ottumwa Economic Development Corp.

Will work with prospects based on target industry, community impact, and high quality (livable wage) jobs.

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation

Will work with prospects based on target industry, community impact, and high quality (livable wage) jobs.

Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program:

  • To be eligible the borrower must work with a bank, credit union or other commercial lenders who make loans to rural businesses.  The borrower should be a business with strong equity and capital.
  • Benefit is to provide an incentive for business lending that will save and create jobs.  (Typically for larger businesses). The loans guaranteed can be used for real estate, equipment, working capital & refinancing for non-farm businesses.
  • Loan guarantees of 80% for loans up to $5million and guarantees of 70% on loans over $5 million and less than $10 million.
  • USDA guarantees business loans made by commercial lenders.
  • Maturity is negotiated with lender, but no balloon payments allowed.
  • Interest rates are negotiated with lender and can be either fixed or variable rates.  Typically rates are near the prime rate.
  • 3% guaranty fee on the guaranteed amount of the loan.  The loan fee can be financed in the original loan amount.
  • For more information on USDA programs go to https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-industry-loan-guarantees/ia

Key Satewide Incentives

Economic Development Set-Aside (EDSA)

The Economic Development Set Aside (EDSA) program provides financial assistance to businesses and industries requiring assistance to create or retain job opportunities in Iowa. EDSA develops viable communities that provide economic opportunities for people, especially those with low- and moderate incomes. Priority is given to projects that create manufacturing jobs, add value to Iowa resources and/or increase exports.

High Quality Jobs

The High Quality Jobs (HQJ) program provides qualifying businesses assistance to offset some of the costs incurred to locate, expand or modernize an Iowa facility. This flexible program includes loans, forgivable loans, tax credits, exemptions and/or refunds. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) offers this program to promote growth in businesses, which employ Iowans in jobs defined as high-quality by state statute.

New Jobs Tax Credit

This one-time, corporate income tax credit is available to participants in the New Jobs Training (260E) Program. Iowa offers this credit as an incentive for businesses that provide additional training to employees and expand their workforce.

Renewable Chemicals Production Tax Credit

Iowa offers the first in the nation Renewable Chemicals Production Tax Credit. The program incentivizes the production of 30 high-value chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the credit represents the “strongest” incentive package for the bio-based chemical industry. Iowa developed the program to capitalize on its resources and infrastructure and to capture the renewable chemical manufacturing industry; it addresses the unique opportunity to advance Iowa’s economy by focusing on the development of biomass as feedstocks for the production of renewable chemicals.

Research Activities Credit

Iowa sets itself apart as being one of the few states to offer a refundable research activities credit. Iowa companies earn refundable tax credits for research and development investments that may be paid directly in cash to the company once its tax liabilities have been met. A company must meet the qualifications of the federal research credit in order to be eligible. Supplemental research credits are also available through the High Quality Jobs (HQJ) program.

Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit

The Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit is a pilot program that allows diversion of withholding funds paid by an employer to be matched by a designated pilot city to create economic incentives directed toward the growth and expansion of targeted businesses locally. Match is required for every withholding dollar received.

Demonstration Fund

The Demonstration Fund is designed to provide assistance to companies with market-ready innovative technologies or products that have a clear potential for commercial viability. It assists companies with marketing and business development activities and helps businesses with high-growth potential reach a position to attract follow-on private sector funding.

Iowa Innovation Acceleration Fund

The Iowa Innovation Acceleration Fund promotes formation and growth of businesses that engage in the transfer of technology to competitive, profitable companies that create high-paying jobs. Funds are designed to accelerate the pace of market development, leverage private investment and industrial expansion efforts that result in significant capital investment. The fund provides financing to eligible businesses through two program components that correspond to different stages of growth for investment-grade, high-growth enterprises.

Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR)

The Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR) program is designed to define and articulate the opportunity for businesses that demonstrate a proof-of-concept for innovative technology. It provides funds that can be used for validation of marketing potential through beta testing activities, intellectual property development and evaluation, extended competitive analysis, etc.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Outreach Program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has delegated the delivery of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Outreach Program to the Iowa Innovation Corporation to help companies apply for federal small business funding. This program reviews ideas, offers professional proposal assistance and matching funds for awarded companies. This program assists Iowa companies by reviewing SBIR/STTR grant proposal applications and providing commitments to matching grant funds for Phase I SBIR/STTR awards.

New Market Tax Credits Program

In qualifying tracts, the program works to spur loans and capital investments in business in underserved area. An individual or corporation can receive a tax credit worth 39% of the investment distributed over 7 seven years.

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Concession closes, park provides options

HOMESTEAD, Fla.—For Brenda Vernon, Biscayne National Park was visit number 39 out of the 59 national parks. However her visit was limited because she didn’t have a boat.

In October, the concession in charge of boat tours, snorkeling and scuba dives to the different islands went out of business, leaving visiting families that do not own a boat without a way to explore the beautiful waters and land of the park.

A view of Biscayne Bay from the boardwalk near the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park (Photos by Andrea Jacobo). bnpalternatives1

“I know it’s not the park’s fault and they’re doing their best to provide us things to do,” said Vernon, who came to explore all of South Florida’s parks, including the three other parks of the region.

There are a number of activities available for those without to do on the mainland as well as opportunities to explore the deep blue waters of BNP.

On the mainland, where the Dante Fascell Visitor Center is located, there is a picnic area provides families a rich art and history culture and relaxing scenery for their family meals.

In the visitor center, families can enjoy learning about BNP history by walking through the artifacts and history exhibition explaining the hundreds of years of human history to the majestic beauty of underwater species, along with sounds of the park.

Short-term art exhibitions highlighting the area’s nature through photography and contemporary art also gives families a different perspective of the nation’s largest marine national park.

The current exhibition, “Florida’s Forgotten Reefs,” is a collection of photographs by members of the South Florida Underwater Photography Society capturing the colorful hues of coral reefs.  It is an effort to raise awareness of the importance of coral reefs to the marine ecosystem as well as the danger the reef system is facing.

bnpalternatives2 A family picnics on the edge of Biscayne Bay at the visitor center of Biscayne National Park.

“I’ve never been snorkeling or scuba diving, so it was great to see how beautiful the reefs are through the exhibition,” Vielka Duran said, a first time visitor to BNP and Miami local. “It’s a whole another world down there that needs to be preserved.”

The exhibition ends on Nov. 24, but a new exhibition “In the Park, Outta the Box, ” a contemporary art exhibition, by The Outsider Gallery of Cutler Bay, comprised of photos, paintings and textiles, will soon takes its place on Dec. 6.

On opening day, a wine and cheese reception will be held in the evening where visitors can have the chance to meet the artists.

“The park is usually never open at night, so it will be a nice for visitors to enjoy the park out on the front porch surrounded by artists, wine, and even music—we’re working on that,” said Ranger Gary Bremen, the exhibit planner who has worked at park for 18 years.

Along with the art exhibits, families can enjoy watching short videos about BNP’s history from its own screening room. Visitors can choose from any video from the environmental pioneers to the story of the Jones Family who lived on Porgy Key.

Kids as well as adults have the opportunity to participate in the Junior Ranger Program, a three-part program with nearby Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Participants complete the respective park activities and receive a patch upon completion. If they receive all three patches, a junior ranger badge will be awarded.

“I have adults that completed the program as a kid and come in as adults, sometimes with their own kids, and still participate in the program,” Bremen said.

Starting Saturday, families can also enjoy the “Ranger’s Choice” sessions that entail of a walking tour or talk by a park ranger held from 11a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  This week will be a talk called “Gifts of the Sea “ which is led by Bremen.

A couple is birdwatching from a picnic table near the boardwalk at Biscayne National Park. bnpalternatives3

BNP’s yearly Family Fun Fest, running from December to April 2014 on second Sunday of every month, provides enjoyable and educational activities for every member of the family.

“Just how Disney movies are written on two levels, a level that appeals to the little kids that makes them giggle and then there’s a whole other level that only adults get, that’s model for Family Fun Fest, ” Bremen said, “We want something the whole family can enjoy, a true essence of family fun.”

Each month, there’s a different theme from “The Hungry Games” to “A Sesame Street Salute.” A new addition to this year’s festival is Family Fun Fest Junior that provides activities for toddlers.

Since the boat concession is temporarily unavailable, park rangers will be expanding their guided canoe and kayak trips. Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, they will also provide canoe lessons, for those who don’t want to commit to a full canoe trip. The canoe rentals are free and guests are more than welcome to bring their own canoes.

One activity that is popular among families is having a picnic outside while enjoying the South Florida sunshine and having BNP’s vast bay as their backdrop.

“It’s peaceful and a true hidden gem; I come here every Sunday with my family to have our barbeques since I’ve moved down here. I love it!”  said visitor Kevin Thomas, originally from Nashville and who has been living with his family in South Florida for six years.

Although the boat concession may no longer provide services to the islands within the park, families can still disconnect from hustle bustle of the city and enjoy what the park has to offer.

“Biscayne National Park is pristine, clean and peaceful, Christy Thivodeau said, a BNP volunteer from Maine. “You can see the city from here but you’re not a part it. I’m just fine with that.”

If You Go

Biscayne National Park
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Homestead, Fla.

Art Exhibitions

  • “Florida’s Forgotten Reefs,” open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ends on Nov. 24.
  • “In the Park, Outta the Box,” starting from Dec. 6 to Feb. 23, 2014. Opening reception on Dec. 6 from 6-10 p.m.

Family Fun Fest

  • “The Hungry Games” — Dec. 8, 2013
  • “Wrestling with Trash” — Jan. 12, 2014
  • “Biscayne Wintergames” — Feb. 9, 2014
  • “Down on the Farm” — March 9, 2014
  • “A Sesame Street Salute” — April 13,2014

Junior Ranger Program

  • Ask front desk in the Dante Fiscell Visitor for booklet and further instructions.

Ranger’s Choice

  • Starting Nov. 23, every other Saturday from 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Kayaking and Canoe Guided Trips

  • Starting on Jan. 4, check BNP website for more updates.

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Who doesn’t want bright, pearly whites nowadays? Having whiter teeth can increase your self-confidence and self-esteem—and who doesn’t want that? Taking care of your teeth on a daily basis is paramount for healthy teeth and gums, but what about when you want whiter teeth? Well, there are some tips and tricks that you can use to get whiter teeth.

Our dentists utilize the ZOOM! Teeth Whitening System to help patients whiten their teeth. While this is an incredible, painless solution that is completed in our office, there are a few tips you and your family can use outside of the office for whiter teeth.

Here we present 5 tips for whiter teeth:

  • Stay away from consuming large amounts of dark-colored beverages on a consistent basis. This includes colas, red wine, and dark-colored juices. If you do consume these products, use a straw when possible to minimize the direct contact of the stain-producing beverage on your teeth.
  • Do not smoke or use tobacco products. The tar and chemicals contained in tobacco products are the culprits of staining your teeth. Quitting smoking will do great wonders for your health and for your dental health care as well.
  • You should eat plenty of crunchy fruits and vegetables in your diet. This includes: apples, celery, carrots, spinach, broccoli, and lettuce. Actually, eating these foods helps remove stains by exfoliating your teeth before the molecules have time to stain the surface of your teeth.
  • Brush your teeth with toothpaste that includes baking soda. This is an incredible, natural way to whiten your teeth. Plus, you will have fresh breath since baking soda is known to repel odors!
  • After you eat, chew sugar-free gum that contains xylitol, which is a natural sweetener that aids in preventing plaque buildup. Plaque buildup occurs in the presence of regular sugar, but not in the presence of xylitol. Furthermore, xylitol increases saliva production, and saliva helps clear out stain-producing bacteria in the crevices of your mouth.

To obtain whiter teeth, you can take advantage of our in-office teeth whitening solutions and also follow the tips above. You’ll be well on your way to obtaining whiter teeth for a bright, shiny smile!

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2015 Holiday Gift Pick - Tatcha AIIRO Soothing Blue Set

This is no "run of the mill" hand and body cream holiday set.

Tatcha AIIRO Soothing Blue Set is one of our favorite ways to say "Happy Holidays" to the beauty lover in your life this year.

This Tatcha duo of Soothing Silk Hand Cream and Soothing Silk Body Butter set keeps skin soft, smooth and continuously hydrated all winter long. Both the body butter and hand cream are a beautiful sky blue shade* and creamy, yet light weight. Both products are also concentrated, so a little goes a long way.  *Note: The sky-blue color of the creams disappears on application and will not permanently stain skin or fabric.

As always with Tatcha, the gift packaging is as special and elegant as the products themselves.  You're sure to bring a smile on their face with Tatcha AIIRO Soothing Blue Set. If you're new to Tatcha, this is also a great introduction to the high quality of their products, so click to pick it up for yourself! - RLB

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Getting Started

Checked into the hospital at 1:00.  My room is much bigger than I expected.  I have a TV with DVD player, a bathroom, window (I can see the mountains), couch and recliner chair.  I'm able to wear my own clothes and move around as much as I like.

Here is a picture from my room.  I have one of Teya's pink fuzzy blankets and my own pillow.  The pink cheers up the room.

I am now waiting for treament to begin.  We were hoping to begin at 4, but we are running behind.  I have met me doctor and nurses and they are fantastic.  They are all experts on my treatment and I feel good about being in their care. They do have something to give me to help with most of the side effects, so that makes me feel better.

My monitors do not like me typing.  I have the pulse thing on my finger and it keep setting off alarms. Pretty annoying.

I'll keep updating as I can.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Getting Ready

I finished my tests and got my port put in on Friday.  I'm sure I passed everything and am ready to begin.  Getting the port was a smack in the face reality check and I am SO thankful that Claudia was there with me.  She really helped get me through that day. I could be honest with her about how I was feeling and she helped keep things light with good conversation and humor.

My mom arrived this morning, thank goodness, and we spent the day relaxing and then shopping.  I found out that I will be able to bring in food, my laptop, clothes, etc., so we bought some food and I made some food to bring.  I wanted to have some comfort foods or foods I know I like to help me eat.  I also got some new PJs - nice, soft and warm PJ's.  Hopefully they will help keep me warm.

I am so thankful that my mom can be here with me.  She is a great support and I know that she will make sure that I am taken care of.  Todd will be here in Phoenix with Teya.  I'm grateful that Teya will have one of her parents during this week.  I am also thankful that a wonderful friend of mine, Annette, will be picking Teya up after school.  I don't know what I would do without her.  Her and my great friend Kelly have really helped us with Teya.  They have picked her up from school and taken care of her whenever we have needed over the past weeks.  They are a blessing to have in our lives.

There are so many others that I need to thank.  All the ladies, teachers and moms, at my work, PFT.  They have been such a support to me.  They have taken turns bringing us dinner and this has really been great.  And then there is the owner, Linda, and office manager, Kathy.  They have been awesome with allowing me the time I need for surgery, dr. appts and now treatment.  Thanks to Jeri who is my partner this year.  This is her first year with the 3s and I haven't been able to be there for her.  She has done a great job transitioning into the class with the help of Janet, who stepped in for me.  Thank you Sarah for loaning me Eat Pray Love.  It will be nice to have a new book to read.  Then there is Linda P., who made us 2 casseroles and stopped by for visits. CB & Jon who loaned me movies and some books. All the people who have sent me cards and well wishes.  Thanks to all the people who are praying for me.  I can feel the support!

I feel truly blessed to have so many people in my life, some I know, some I don't, supporting me in so many ways.  Thank you to everyone!

My mom and I head down to Tucson tomorrow morning.  I have a dr.'s appointment to go over all the test results and then we'll contact the hospital to see if there is a bed ready.  If so, we will go and get me checked in. I'll then begin treatment tomorrow afternoon/evening.  This is what I am hoping for.  I do not want to wait until Tuesday as this will push back my getting home by a day.  As I type this I am nervous, but hopeful.  This will be my miracle.  At the end of these 20 days, I will be free of this cancer.  This treatment will be hard, but the result will be worth it.

One of the hardest parts was telling Teya.  I think this was harder than the treatment will be. I was honest with her and she knows about the cancer and the treatment.  It is so hard to look your little girl in the face and tell her about this, but we were both strong.  We cried, but mostly just talked about it.  She is one great little girl and it will be hard to say good-bye to her in the morning.

I am going to try to blog while I am in the hospital, so I can keep everyone posted on how I am doing.  Feel free to call.  If I don't feel up to talking, I won't answer my phone and I'll return your call if I can.

I now need to try to get some sleep.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sorry I haven't updated my blog this week has been a busy one and I'm a little overwhelmed.  We have decided to do the IL-2 treatment and if all goes as planned, I'll begin on Monday.  I have some pre-tests and then I'll be in the ICU so it just depends on if there is a bed available.  Today I went down to Tucson for a Pulminary Function Test, passed that.  A big THANK YOU to CB for driving with me.  Tomorrow I will be back in Tucson for a Nucleaur Exercise Test and a Port Placement. An early THANK YOU to Claudia for coming with me for this trip and driving me home.  Tomorrow won't be as easy as today.  The port is an outpatient surgery and I'll be a little sore and out of it for the ride home.  Also, I can't eat after midnight tonight until the port is in place which won't be until about 1 or 2 in the afternoon.  Watch out, I'm going to be cranky.

Info about the stress test:

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Also, Todd and I spent 3 hours in the ER Wednesday night (everything is fine).  I was having leg pain in my left calf all day Wednesday and I talked to my docs.  They told me that the blood work that I had done on Tuesday resulted that the blood thinner I was on, warfarin, was not doing anything - meaning my blood levels were just like I wasn't taking medicine.  So, they thought I may have a blood clot in my leg and sent me to the ER for an ultrasound.  3 hours later find out no blood clot, but that I have injured muscles and tendons in the calf of my leg.  Thank goodness no blood clot and that the pain in my leg was explained.  I just need to rest it as much as I can and it should heal itself.

I am so tired right now, I'm going to bed.  I'll need to get up at 4am AZ to leave at 4:30am to be in Tucson by 7:15 to begin my day of lab work, stress test and port placement.

I'll update soon.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

MRI Results - GOOD!

Quick post to let everyone know that my MRI (brain) Results came back clean!  On our way to Tucson now and will update later.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

More Results

Sorry it has taken me so long to post the results from my latest visit with my docs.  I needed some time to process the information.

I met with doc and he confirmed that the tumor in my kidney was melanoma. We reviewed the results from my CT scan and he explained that I have 3 tumors on my lungs.  A 7mm on my lower right lobe, a 8mm on my lower left lobe and a 2mm on my left lingula (small area of the left lung). He is not recommending surgery as he believes they are to small for a surgeon to find and since this is the second time a met has come to my lung (initial in 2008).  He is recommending a chemo treatment.  His first recommendation is a treatment called High Dose IL-2.  It is nasty, but in the words of my doc, my best bet for a cure. Yes, he did use that word which I haven't heard him utter in the 4 years I have been working with him.  In his experience this treatment has worked with melanoma patients with mets in their lungs.  Although he believes this is my best option, I am scared of this treatment.  It requires a 5 day stay in the hospital a 9 day break and then another 5 days. This is round 1.  If it shows success (tumor shrinkage), then I would do a round 2.  I would get a 15 minute infusion of the drug every 8 hours for the 5 days.  Some of the side effects include vomitting/nausea, pain, itchy rashes, fatigue, kidney damage.  That last one is the biggie for me as I now only have one.  At this point I only know of the treatment being offered in Tucson (a 2 hour drive from Phoenix).  If this is the treatment we choose, my mom is going to fly out here to be down there with me so Todd can stay in Phoenx with Teya.  Teya will need to have one of her parents and as much normalcy to her life to get her through.  This will make it easier on me as well knowing that she is at her home being taken care of.

I had a follow up PET/CT on Friday and will have an MRI of brain (no symptoms - standard follow up) on Monday.  I am then heading back down to Tucson on Tuesday to discuss everything with my doc.  I have a list of questions for him to help me decide. There are other treatments out there that I'll discuss with him.  I am also looking into a second opinion with the Cancer Treatmet Center of America in Good Year, AZ.

Here is information regarding the IL-2 treatment:

The other treatments that are less toxic are:

Ipilimumab, this is the one that has been in the news.  I can't get it right now for 2 reasons: 1) I haven't failed another chemo treatment and 2) my tumors are not at least 1 cm.  This drug is going to be reviewed by the FDA on December 25, 2010 and will hopefully be approved soon after.  This drug has been in clinical trials for 10 years and is really promising as it is showing long term results.  1-2 years NED (no evidence of disease).

PLX 4032 - There is a BRAF mutation that has been found for melanoma tumors.  Mine is being tested and if it comes back positive this might be an option for me, but it isn't showing long term "cure".  It has shown close to a 80% response rate in terms of tumor shrinkage or stopping of growth, which is fantastic news, but then progression of growth is shown about 8 months later in a large number of patients.  If I do have this mutation then I would like to discuss my case with the docs running the trial to get more information.

I'll keep posting as I get information and make decisions.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Cosmopolitan teams up with Melanoma Research Foundation

I just found out the magazine, Cosmopolitan, has teamed up with the Melanoma Research Foundation to raise awareness for safe fun practices.  Cosmo is setting up a grant for MRF which will go towards new research for treatment. The last treatment that was approved for treating advanced melanoma (like mine) was back in 1998 and this treatment is only about 15% effective.  We are in desperate need of new treatments.

With a donation of $10, you receive a matte-gold cord bracelet.  A donation of $25 will get you 3 bracelets.

Here is the press release which includes information regarding Melanoma and the Research Foundation:

Here is where you can donate:

Just in case you don't click on any of the links, here are the important facts you should know:

From Cosmo's donation page: "Skin cancer is a serious, often deadly disease. If you have advanced melanoma, your life is measured in months. It’s the fastest growing cancer in the world, and is hitting young women hard. Melanoma is the leading cause of cancer death in women 25 to 30-years old, and the second leading cause of cancer death in women 30 to 35-years old. "

Please take action to protect yourself and not have the mindset that skin cancer is nothing to worry about or that this will happen to someone else.  I wish someone would have educated me, so please let my experience educate you and keep you safe.  No one is saying to stay out of the sun, just practice safety in the sun.  What we are saying though is stay out of the tanning salons.  I know some of you are still using them.  Seriously your fake tan is not worth risking your life.  Learn to love your skin as it was created, not by changing the color of it.

Thanks, have a great weekend and stay safe in the sun!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

I got my results for my scan Wednesday about 15 minutes after the scan, but have not posted them as I hadn't yet spoken with my mom. The results were not good. I have 3 blood clots on my lung and a few suspicious spots. I had to get on a blood thinner right away and I will be taking it for a few months to prevent further clots.  The clots should dissolve on their own, but there is a chance that they can move around (i.e. brain and cause a stroke).  For this first week, I have to give myself shots - one in the morning and one at night as well as take a pill (warfarin or coumadin as you may have heard of). The shots work right away and the pill takes 5 - 7 days to begin working, so that is why the docs put me on the shots right away. After the first week, I'll only have to take the pill and I'll have to get blood work done weekly to manage the amount of warfarin that I will need to take.

Not sure about the spots yet. I see Dr. Hersh this coming Wednesday and hopefully he'll have some additional information for me regarding the spots as well as his recommendation on treatment. This hit me pretty hard and I had a hard time dealing with the news - I'm still processing it actually.  Also, I'm not sold on this warfarin solution.  I consume a lot of green leafy veggies and when you are on a blood thinner you are advised not to consume a large quantity of these veggies as it has an adverse effect on the medication.  Basically our liver produces proteins that helps our blood clot and vitamin K increases the amount of proteins that are produced.  Green leafy veggies have a high amount of vitamin K.  Warfarin works to produce a lower number of blood clotting proteins, so in order for the drug to work properly vitamin K should not be consumed in a large quantity.

I consume a large amount of green leafy veggies as they are known cancer fighters. I am not comfortable with reducing the amount of cancer fighting foods in my diet.  It scares me actually.  I believe that I have been able to fight off my cancer so far because of the changes I have made in my diet.  I know my cancer has returned since my diet changes I made 2 years ago, however, it was contained to one location.  I truly believe that my fight against cancer does not end with surgery or western medicine/treatments.  I fight each day with what I consume, trying to keep my stress level low (this one seems to be the hardest) and activity - yoga and just moving in general.  Because of this I am going to find someone to help me manage all of this as it is too much for me to do alone.  I am going to be looking for a Naturopathic Doctor - someone who will incorporate western medicine and nutrition.  If anyone knows of a good one in the Phoenix area, please let me know.  I would much rather see someone with a referral if possible.

I'll post an update once I see Dr. Hersh on Wednesday.  Please do not expect a post on Wednesday as my appointment isn't until 3pm AZ time.  It is a 2 hour drive there and back, so I most likely will not update my blog until Thursday.

Thanks everyone for your continued support and prayers/positive vibes.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Scan tomorrow

I have my CT Scan tomorrow morning (all organs).  Any prayers, good thoughts, vibes, energy - whatever you got - for clean results would be awesome.  Thanks!

I'll post the results when I get them, but probably won't be until Friday.


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The oceans make up 71% of the Earth’s surface area and are a major component of the global climate system. They are the world’s primary heat reservoir, and knowledge of the global ocean response to past and present radiative forcing is important for understanding climate change. PAGES’ Ocean2k working group aims to place marine climate of the past century within the context of the previous 2000 years (2k). Phase 1 (2011-2015) focused on constraining the forcing mechanisms most consistent with reconstructed sea surface temperature (SST) over the 2k interval (McGregor et al. 2015; Tierney et al. 2015). The 1st Ocean2k workshop assisted in the transition to Ocean2k Phase 2 (2015-2017), with the workshop goal to develop, coordinate and significantly advance community-identified and -driven activities.

A novel pre-workshop proposal process generated over a dozen ideas for Phase 2, which were then refined at the three-day workshop to three themes of broad interest to the Ocean2k community: metadatabase modernization, quantifying and reducing marine record age model uncertainties, and understanding patterns of global ocean δ18O. In addition, a series of sub-themes with distinct foci emerged.

Metadatabase modernization

Expanding on the crowd-sourced development of the Ocean2k metadatabase (, this theme will facilitate submission of datasets to public archives and integrate the metadatabase with the LiPD (McKay and Emile-Geay 2016) and SESAR/EarthChem initiatives ( These initiatives will advance synthesis activities within Ocean2k, PAGES 2k working groups, and with scientists globally.

Age model uncertainties

Figure 1: (A) Age-depth relationship for marine core MC-29D from the original publication (linear interpolation between dates, red line; Keigwin et al. 2003), and recalculated (blue line) using the Bacon software (Blaauw and Christen 2011). Age models are based on 14C dates only. (B) MC-29D alkenone SST record plotted against the age models from (A). Age models differ by up to 85 years. (C) Marine sediment core δ18O and SST reconstructions in the Ocean2k metadatabase, October 2015 version.

This theme will apply uniform age model calibration techniques to records in the Ocean2k network, and re-examine their age uncertainties to improve the description of marine climate patterns in space and time through the 2k interval. Preliminary analysis suggests that different techniques can result in age model shifts of ±85 years (4.25% age uncertainty; Fig. 1a-b), making it difficult to identify multi-decadal variability in the marine realm. But, at the centennial scale, a standardized 14C calibration methodology could better constrain the timing of common spatial variability and reduce temporal uncertainty estimates.

Ocean δ18O

Ocean2k Phase 1 identified numerous individual coral and foraminifera SST reconstructions covering some or all of the past 2k, and many of these have associated δ18O measurements (Fig. 1c). The ocean δ18O theme will bring these marine SST and δ18O records together to document the first order spatio-temporal patterns of global ocean δ18O and investigate the ocean hydroclimate, salinity signals, and circulation changes of the past 2000 years. Results will be compared with realistically forced simulation (isotope-enabled where possible) and the theme will run in conjunction with the PAGES 2k trans-regional project Iso2k.

Additional themes

Additional sub-themes will explore the ENSO and teleconnection signals identified in the Phase 1 analysis (Tierney et al. 2015); investigate spatio-temporal AMOC dynamics; synthesize Mediterranean Sea records to investigate North Atlantic influences on the Mediterranean climate for the Little Ice Age and Medieval Climate Anomaly; and evaluate the oceanic response to volcanic forcing seen in proxy and model reconstructions with simulated post-eruption climate features.

Join us

The workshop was the first in-person meeting of the Ocean2k working group after over four years of productive, consensus-driven collaboration (Evans 2015), and we invite you to join the project. See for additional information, or please contact the new overall lead of the working group, Helen McGregor. We thank the CosmoCaixa Natural Science Museum for hosting us and facilitating our successful outreach event, attended by over 100 high school students.

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View from Alila Solo

View from Alila Solo

Award-winning architect Budiman Hendropurnomo of Denton Corker Marshall has designed Alila Solo in Java

Claiming an iconic position in the city skyline, Alila Solo represents a modern urban resort set within a city of ancient traditions. Hendropurnomo's distinctive design philosophy incorporates visually stimulating buildings, luxuriously elegant interiors and technology driven facilities.

Eight towers of accommodation surround the main hotel at staggered heights. Ranging from 11 to 27 stories, the buildings rise high above the city in a predominantly low-rise neighbourhood. Cladding in a natural stone that has been cut into small pieces creates an intricate, distinctive texture on the outside.

Rendering of the exterior of Alila Solo

Rendering of the exterior of Alila Solo

"I believe that when architecture reaches supra scale that is should cease to be a mere building but should take on a more sculptural quality and become part of the landscape elements of the cityscape," states lead architect Hendropunomo. "Alila Solo sets a new standard of elegant style and architectural expression in Indonesia."

The towers, each painted in different colours to mark their individuality, are positioned to create a star-like pattern of interior corridors and allow natural sunlight to permeate into the bathrooms. Guest rooms rise from level seven, offering wonderful views of the ancient city and the dramatic valleys and volcanoes of the surrounding region for all guests.

Executive Suite at Alila Solo

Executive Suite at Alila Solo

The interiors of the hotel feature a refined stone palette of marble, travertine and granite juxtaposed against soft shades of pale wood and Javanese highlights. A floating batik sculpture is featured in the lobby. Conceptualised by Hendropunomo, the near 50-metre-long suspended artwork incorporates thin aluminium plates with canvas paintings depicting Javanese wayang characters.

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I've been having a lot of strange health issues for a few months now and in December it got debilitating, forcing me to visit the doctors.  Each doctor was stumped, scratched his head and forwarded me to another specialist.  The main problem remains undiagnosed, but in the meantime we discovered another problem - that of high platelets and both red and white cell counts.  I had a bone marrow test and spent two weeks anxiously waiting for the results and considering, of course, that my life would soon be shortened.

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I hit the road to spread the good news.
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My sister and brother-in-law were..... um..... happy, I think.  He might be re-thinking something or other.  "Wait, what?"

Even Cousin David looked relieved.  But that might have been the pizza.

My nephew and his wife were very, very happy 'cause they think I'm pretty cool.

My brother and his wife were happy.  She, more than he, it appears.   Oh wait, no he was in pain during this photo, tremendous back pain, so he is simply stoic.  I'm sure he is very happy for me.

And that concludes the photos from my "Stayin' Alive" party in Charlotte, NC.
Looks like there will be a few more years of Planet Pookie.

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Hey, There was no wait for me. I am so very happy for the better report for you. You are special.

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I can't begin to tell the world how thankful I am for what the Lord has done. A lot, lot, lot of time was spent in prayer for Val we love our daughter and couldn't even imagine losing her. Truly the Lord is good. We loved having her here to celebrate with us 'tho way to short a time. We love you honey!!

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4 stars This album seems to be one of the lesser liked in the Dream Theater discog, but I love it. In fact, it's my favorite DT album.

When I first heard "Train of Thought" I only knew the classic DT albums: 6 Degrees, Metropolis, I&W and Awake. So I was pretty shocked by this albums heaviness and profanity, (not that I care at all, but for DT it raised an eyebrow). "Train of Thought" is certainly more "metal" than most DT albums. It's heavier and bit less progressive than most of the band's output, but it is still progressive. A bit more riff based than standard DT, and there are some epic riffs to be found. There are plenty of blazing guitar and keyboard solos, a pretty good drumming display and fine vocals. While they never really wow me (and can sometimes grate), it seems I don't dislike LaBrie nearly as much as I used to.

"As I Am" is a bit straightforward, but a good metal song. Some cool riffs and moments.

"This Dying Soul" is more intense and progressive. Pretty cool song, though I don't like the distorted vocals that are used at times. Second half is pretty crazy and has some classic DT madness.

Then we get to the best 2 songs of the album.

"Endless Sacrifice" is an awesome song, heavy and progressive. The main riff/chorus part makes me rock so hard. The middle section is awesome, and topped off with doses of epic shreddery and technicality. Great song, and it leads into my favorite from the album:

"Honor Thy Father" Now this is some brutal prog metal. Heavy, groovy, intense, progressive, filled with epic riffs and melodies. Hefty doses of technicality, off tempo, solos and even keyboards are thrown around, and some pretty good drumming to boot. The song really moves and is hard to not groove or thrash around to.

"Vacant" gives us a breather with a somber keyboard and bass piece, with some cello too. Pretty but also quite melancholy, especially when taken with the lyrics about LaBrie watching his young daughter fall into a coma...some heavy stuff.

"Stream of Consciousness" is an 11 minute instrumental. Turn the volume up, because I love when the first riff hits you. Like any good prog epic it takes you on quite a journey, and you'll hear a bit of everything. Lots of keyboard, more than the previous songs as well as more of that famed DT wizardry then we've seen thus far. Not the best prog instrumental I've heard but a pretty damn good song for sure.

"In the Name of God" finishes the album with its longest song, at 14 minutes. It drags a bit at times, and for the first time on ToT LaBrie's singing kind of bugs me, (but it's not terrible) and is a good song still. With the rest of the album there are some sweet riffs, grooves and melodies throughout. A good song, but actually could've use a bit of trimming. "Stream of Consciousness" would've been a better finale in my opinion, especially since it fits with "Train of Thought" as an idea but ah well.

So after all these years I still love the more riffy, heavy DT. Some fans seem to be displeased with the more metal, less proggy sound but if you like metal, and if you like prog then I really don't see why you wouldn't like "Train of Thought". It's some heavy, dark and still progressive prog metal, what's not to love?

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