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Donald Trump Jr. Tiny Detailed Picture Uncovers A Lot More
Ava Garcia2 weeks ago
It's no secret that DOnald Jr, the eldest son of the 45th president of the United States, is engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former Fox News host he has been dating since 2018.
"Don and Kim got engaged on New Year's Eve 2020 — which is Don's birthday," the outlet said, quoting "sources." "They've been together for almost four years now and have been friends for 15 years."
BREAKING: Kimberly Guilfoyle engaged to Donald Trump Jr pic.twitter.com/pvJu1eoJqU
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 3, 2022
"They've kept it private for the past year as they settled into life in Florida after moving from New York," a source was quoted as saying. "Both are focused on their children — they have six between them — and their work."
"The couple will live in Jupiter, Florida, after selling Guilfoyle's Manhattan apartment for $4.4 million and their $8.1 million Hamptons mansion,"the Daily Mail reported.
While the public was kept in the dark about the duo's engagement, the insider said "it's been an open secret for the past 12 months, with everyone Kim runs into admiring her almost 8-carat diamond engagement ring."
Rumors about their upcoming wedding started right after Guilfoyle posted an Instagram photo on Jan. 1 where she flaunted her engagement ring at a festive birthday party for Don Jr.
"Tonight was extra special celebrating @DonaldJTrumpJr's birthday," she wrote. "Don, you are strong, smart, courageous, funny and the love of my life. I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together. Love you."
🇺🇸✨🎂Donald Trump Jr- Birthday 🎂✨🇺🇸🥳@PapiTrumpo pic.twitter.com/DB0pq4G8yT
— France Résistance (@FranceRsistanc1) January 2, 2022
Guilfoyle said, she has a solid partnership with Don Jr. that will overcome any challenge.
"We really are a team, we support each other, we're best friends, we have great conversations and a lot of laughs together," she said, according to the Post. "It's great we have such a strong relationship. It's never wavered and I really feel blessed to be a part of it."
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1: President's Message - Panama Vacation: A Civil Engineer's Dream
2: Secretary's Column - Did You See the Flash Go Off? - Red Light Cameras
3: Scholarship – Annual Achievement Award
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OC Firm Spotlight
The Wet and Wild Side of Water Engineering: PACE
Imagine creating new technology for the world's largest manmade surfable wave, understanding complex hydraulics in a flood control channel through experiments in an actual scaled model, and developing new water/air purification and recycling technologies for the Biosphere enclosed ecosystem experimentation station. What do all of these have in common? A specialized focus in research-based environmental water resource engineering solutions. This is what Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering (PACE), founded and headquartered in Orange County, is all about.
PACE was formed 24 years ago, after operating as the engineering division of Pacific Aquascape, a water feature design-build company. The company formed after recognizing a need for advanced water treatment, water recycling and flood control solutions and knowing this could be achieved with value-adding, multi-objective systems. PACE focuses in three main water resource areas, Stormwater Management, Environmental Water (specializing in water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure), and Recreational Water (specializing in manmade lakes, water features, pools and spas). Today, the company has offices in Orange County, Phoenix and internationally in China, Russia and Egypt.
With its foundation in Orange County, a number of advanced water resource projects are located right in our backyards. Talbert Lakes, located in the City of Huntington Beach, is a unique urban runoff water quality improvement project that is designed to divert up to three million gallons per day of nuisance dry weather runoff from the East Garden Grove Wintersburg Channel to a constructed wetland treatment train system and polishing lake located in the City's Central Park. With design plans recently completed and construction pending, this project will prevent highly polluted runoff (collected within a 22-square mile area) from discharging into Huntington Harbor and the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, while enhancing Central Park aesthetically, environmentally and recreationally. The project treats and reclaims approximately 1,300 acre-feet of a previously unused water source.
One of our recent hydraulic research endeavors, a 15:1 scale physical model of a 1,000 foot reach of the East Garden Grove Wintersburg Channel located at the I-405 freeway, was developed for OC Public Works. It was developed to allow evaluation of various configurations of channel modifications to improve conveyance capacity. The study reach of the channel is influenced by a unique geometric configuration, multiple confluences and complex culvert crossings, making it extremely difficult to analyze using conventional computer modeling alone. A 150-foot long model constructed of wood with four horizontal axial flow pumps and electromagnetic flow metering allowed for numerous configurations to be evaluated and demonstrated hydraulic conditions not identified through computer modeling.
Some may remember an outbreak of rotten egg smell in southern Orange County in the fall of 2009. After a large and sudden temperature shift from warm to cold, the Upper Oso Reservoir operated by Santa Margarita Water District, experienced a turn-over event releasing hydrogen sulfide emissions that were previously trapped in the lower layers of the reservoir. Based on a strong understanding of lake systems, nutrient loading, limnology, biological and mechanical processes, and specialization in wastewater treatment and recycled water storage and distribution, emergency services were first provided including a diagnosis and short-term oxidation solution that was designed and constructed within a few days and operated for one month. Following the emergency solution, a detailed study including computer modeling, monitoring and water testing was conducted to determine the cause of the odor outbreak. The design for a permanent system to prevent future outbreaks from occurring was completed. A permanent deep water oxygenation system was determined to provide the most benefit to the reservoir and in 2010 a 2,000 lb/day oxygen injection system was selected, modeled, designed and constructed. With the system operating so far in 2011, the reservoir appears to have the best water quality on record.
It is vital to take a step back and apply research that goes beyond what the standard engineering textbooks have to offer. Applying natural processes wherever possible, especially in light of heightened environmental awareness, surrounds our practice. PACE has made out-of-the-box thinking a norm in its culture as it strives to achieve both engineering function and environmental enhancement in its practice.

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If you didn't already know it, it might tickle you to find out that I bowl on a pretty laid-back bowling league on Monday evenings, called the S.I.N. (Service Industry Night) League. The folks I bowl with are almost to a one friendly, caring, compassionate, and often very intelligent individuals. I never cease to be amazed by the warmth and wisdom these people show to and share with others. It's fair to say that S.I.N. League helps me maintain my sanity.
One of my teammates, Kyle, recently took a job working in one of Buncombe County's public schools, as a teachers' aide. He's loving his job, and it's giving him great insight on our nation's educational system. I love that his insight is untempered by educational lingo and unfiltered by official administrative fiats. From him, you get the dirt.
One somewhat shocking thing I learned is that our teachers have been told not to teach science and social studies because they don't have enough time, and are primarily tested on reading and math. I had noticed that every class I went to was either doing reading or math, but I thought it was simply because I was there early in the day and maybe they did other things in the afternoon, but no! There is so much pressure from the state and county governments to preform better in math and reading that they simply skip over other subjects.
Rilly? I'd be interested in learning more about this phenomenon...I mean, I know that a good deal of emphasis is being placed on certain subjects because of high-stakes testing and other accountability measures, but this seems extreme. Are teachers (at least in the 2nd/3rd grade level where Kyle helps out) being discouraged from teaching science and social studies at all, or are they simply being told to put emphasis on reading and math? And to what extent is this discouragement/recommendation official? Is it an unwritten rule that's clearly understood, or is there a paper trail somewhere?
I'm a bit shocked by this.
My mom was an English teacher in the public school system for many years and her biggest complaint was having to tailor her teaching based on the state mandated standardized tests. She had to spend time on grammar and sentence structure in senior level literature classes because of those tests.


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USD 500 million Technology, Healthcare, & Life Sciences Co-working Community
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The Discovery Labs, a platform business established by MLP Ventures, announced at BIO 2019 that it is redeveloping GlaxoSmithKline's one million square foot Upper Merion West grounds and the 640,000 Innovation at Renaissance grounds in King of Prussia into the most extensive "co-working" ecosystem for life sciences, healthcare, and technology-enabled corporations in the country.
The Discovery Labs is humongous in size and much larger than the normal co-working space, such as WeWork, and presents the mission-critical infrastructure required to operate life sciences, healthcare, and technology-enabled businesses. The size of each Discovery Labs empowers enterprise-level companies to work alongside with startup and developing companies and enjoy the advantages of the co-working phenomenon, according to Audrey Greenberg, Chief Financial Officer, The Discovery Labs. The Labs will be the first of a network of extensive co-working properties which will promote powerful, collaborative discovery on an international level.
According to Richard Heany, President of The Discovery Labs, the Labs draws together healthcare, life sciences and technology-enabled businesses that rely massively on enterprise-level infrastructure and who want to utilize space specifically designed for a contemporary, tech-enabled workforce with all the facilities necessary to hire top talent.
This one-of-a-kind atmosphere provides a creative and entrepreneurial structure that stimulates synergistic collaboration, where businesses, large and small grow from each other's energy, experience, and innovation.
The Discovery Labs embodies the first, large-scale co-working lab for modification of its kind, where the best and brilliant minds in healthcare, life sciences, and technology-enabled industry come together to communicate with one another to generate energy, encouraging innovation in one massive, team-oriented enterprise. The Discovery Labs supports planned and spontaneous meetings among CEOs and workers to spark creative reflection and a free exchange of views.
At the heart of the society is IQ Connect, The Discovery Labs incubator, a collaboration with The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, is the most prosperous incubator operatives around the world. IQ Connect is a 100,000-square-foot business incubator and lab, which brings together experts, entrepreneurs, and product improvement startups, along with human resources, investment capital, venture banking, and other business assistance to pursue discovery and improvement of transformative scientific, life sciences, tech-enabled manufacturing, venture, and consumer merchandises.
The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Hub has a strong track background of growing flourishing new companies through their unique mixture of resources and professional assistance. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center is excited to expand its model to The Discovery Labs to develop an environment that nourishes entrepreneurs and brings new discoveries to business.
Unusual to The Discovery Labs is the assumption of the lab as a workplace. Initially created for large-scale pharmaceutical R&D, the campus leverages its tall roofs, extensive infrastructure, and in-place labs to create a workspace which encourages creativity while leveraging technology.
Philadelphia remains recognized as one of the fast-increasing biotech hubs in the world and recognized as the "Cellicon Valley" for its effectiveness in research and development of gene and cell therapy. Prosperous companies such as Spark Therapeutics, which acquired the FDA's first gene-therapy approval for a genetic disease, have flourished in Philadelphia. As per the research from CBRE, Philadelphia ranked fourth for Medical Research & Health Services on a record of the country's top biotech batches.
There's a rush of life science startups in Pennsylvania, with more than half of these businesses staffing fewer than ten employees. The co-working laboratories facilities of Discovery Labs can help encourage the growth of small business with billions of dollars of foundation, so they can spend resources on the development of lifesaving and life-enhancing products, new technologies making lab space affordable to startups of any capacity. This is specifically the type of facility that can help their entrepreneurs increase each other's energy, enlightenment, and innovation.
Co-working spaces employ 27 million square feet of space beyond the U.S. and have developed by 200 percent over the past few years. These areas are typically equipped toward smaller tenants, excluding big companies who wish to redevelop themselves. Millennials boosted on technology, favor collaboration, and are driving employers to move to areas that are more open and community adapted. They also necessitate excitement and socialization in the workplace.
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I always need a smile.
My kids are glad to provide you with one!
Thanks Ritu! 😄🙏Have a blessed day!
Enjoy it!!! It's been wild at school!
It's just s obvious isn't it!
I love kid's logic. Sometimes you can't figure out where their idea came from!
And sometimes it is so obvious!
Yes, I like the honest and no holding back!
Oh I try to save them as I can!
Told you before… Wouldn't change you!
😘 night night for now, past my bed time!!!
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EO Honored by Nuway Foundation for its Work Supporting UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Written by Alex Yastrebenetsky, an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in Cincinnati, Ohio, and founder of InfoTrust, an award-winning digital analytics consulting and technology company that helps marketers use data to make smarter decisions. The InfoTrust Foundation undertakes charitable events quarterly, including its annual Basket Brigade, which is providing nearly 2,000 Thanksgiving baskets in 2018.
In October 2018, Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) was honored by Nuway Foundation for the impact EO is making in helping the United Nations achieve its Sustainable Development Goals. EO's FY17/18 Global Chair Brian Brault accepted the 2018 International Bridge Award on behalf of EO at Nuway's annual Bianu Celebration in Cincinnati.
It's an honor for EO to receive this award, and in my opinion, that honor is amplified by the story behind the foundation that presents the International Bridge Award each year. (more…)
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Future First: Finding Opportunity in Global Challenges
Alice Mann's latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. Like the EO members who are making an #EOImpact in their support of United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Alice believes that business leaders are in a position to solve the greatest problems facing our world today: climate change, resource scarcity and social dynamism.
Why did you write this book?
My professional background is a combination of tech innovation, big banking, social science research, and organizational design consulting. Then a disaster struck and really catalyzed the idea of the book.
By 2012, I had moved out to the suburbs, I had twins and a baby daughter, and I was still consulting. Then Superstorm Sandy came along and thrashed the east coast, including New York. It damaged or destroyed over half a million homes, killed more than 200 people, and caused tens of billions of dollars worth of damage. (more…)
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Tags: #EOImpact #makeamark alice mann book climate change Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers global challenges social entrepreneur UN SDGs United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
A Few Surefire Ways to Support the UN SDGs
In entrepreneurial circles throughout the world, there is a lot of chatter about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)—17 goals to address some of the world's most challenging socioeconomic, environmental and lifestyle issues. And that's due in no small part to the work of Vanderbilt Financial CEO and EO New York Chapter President Steve Distante.
In 2015, inspired by Elon Musk and the story of Tesla, Steve was searching for a way to shore up his personal and professional commitment to being the change he wanted to see in the world. At the same time, the United Nations was unveiling its SDGs. The timing was kismet.
Steve began using these wide-reaching global goals as a guide to aligning his life and business with a greater purpose. He rebranded Vanderbilt Financial as an impact investment broker firm, ensured that his company headquarters were environmentally sustainable via Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and became an outspoken advocate for the UN SDGs. Steve started his advocacy work at the EO chapter level and slowly ramped up his efforts over the years. (more…)
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Split: Review
Split is directed by M. Night Shyamalan and stars James McAvoy, Betty Buckley and Anya Taylor-Joy and tells the story of a diagnosed patient who suffers from MPD (multiple personality disorder) enabling him to enhance the power of 23 different personalities. After one of the personalities kidnaps three girls they must try to escape before the frightful 24th personality emerges.
After a rather mediocre few years, one can safely say that Split is a huge comeback for Shyamalan and very much puts him back in the game. We are all treated to a very layered film that develops as we are engulfed in this psychological thriller that thankfully doesn't rely on loud climatic music and jump scares to be as unsettling as it is. McAvoy draws all attention to him as he takes on a bundle of characters that pleasing contrast to one another, the film never feels over crowded by the abundance of McAvoy, they briskly take your through the different personalities and then stick to significant ones that play a larger role throughout the rest of the film. Impressively McAvoy doesn't need any significant costumes to get into character, his performance is strikingly obvious enough to differ from other personalities and as an audience we see him take on so many different roles, yet gives each one a completely different significance in the right moments. Buckley played as a nice little distraction from the main event that occurs in the film, however doesn't lead the focus of the film away but allows for some incredibly effective character development for not only McAvoy and his many personalities but also for Buckley as we see her importance shine through. For a first time experience of actress Anya Taylor-Joy she did a beautiful job as a extremely broken teenage who is built up from so many different layers and depths of emotion. As we see how she develops, and opens up throughout her time in captivity.
As the core of this film, the ingeniously original idea displayed by Shyamalan allows the concept of McAvoy's multiple personalities to branch off into a full length feature film, fantastically creating a whole universe that revolves around this one idea. Whilst at times the film can loose it's pace during more slow burning scenes, Shyamalan demonstrates the ability to create such a structured world surrounding this one character. However sometimes it feels as if the film has all these tools to create something amazing, but doesn't always know what to do with them. A lot of the time the film falls victim to being slightly inaccurate, quite a few of the scenes in the film were too long and noticeably dragged on a bit, they somewhat don't add any significance to the plot. However Split charmingly builds suspense with it's slow, erie score and wonderfully angled camera shots, however there is the argument that the film could have been even more frightening than it was with a little more tension. The final act marks the film's fastest pace yet, things finally tie together beautifully as we are ultimately shown the truly unforeseen extent of Kevin's disorder, tension is certainly at it's highest and fans of a certain film will, to say the least, be blow away by Shyamalan's spectacular ending. The choice of ending adds so much more originality to the film allowing it carry out it's most successful trait which it has done throughout, that being it's strikingly different concept. Gladly, it doesn't fall victim to hollywood ending tropes and clichés and gives us a more alternative ending, that post inspection is incredibly well done.
In the end, Split is a really enjoyable experience that adds a lot more originality to the genre. Whilst slow paced in a good way but sometimes not and sometimes feeling a little confused, not knowing completely what to do with itself. Satisfyingly creepy and stunningly acted from all parts.
I am going to give Split:
As the 2017 Academy Awards are just beyond the horizon, and yesterday they announced the nominations, I decided to revamp my list and list my personal picks for who should win from the Oscars 2017.
Ryan Gosling in
La La Land
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Amy Adams in
Arrival
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Best Score
Captain America:
Best Animated Picture
Best Song
Trolls-'Can't Stop the Feeling!'
Bridget Jones's Baby-'Still Falling For You'
Moana-'How Far I'll Go'
La La Land-'Another Day of Sun'
La La Land-'City of Stars'
Zootropolis-'Try Everything'
Jackie: Review
Jackie is directed Pablo Larraín and stars Natalie Portman as Jacqueline Kennedy who we see post the assassination of her husband President John F. Kennedy, as she struggles to cope after these traumatic times, we see her over the course of weeks as she regains hope that of which she has lost.
As the subject matter is fitting due to the newly elected president of the United States, Jackie was a chance for us to look back decades down the line of presidential history and visit the untold story of how First Lady Jackie Kennedy coped though the toughest of times. This was my first experience watching a film shot in 16mm camera and It honestly was quite the experience. One thing we can take from modern cinema is that bio-pics, when done in the right way, can be astonishing just like past works such as Deepwater Horizon, The Kings Speech and The Theory of Everything. It is safe to say that Jackie is a quick and easy choice to make in terms of adding to the archives of biographical dramas. Dark, Chilling and Suspenseful, Jackie feels like an authentic relic that has been hidden away for years but has finally been rediscovered by modern day audiences. A film that could quite easily of been self indulgent as it oozes style and finesse, turned out to presented itself in a rather elegantly natural fashion rather than boasting of it's impressive cinematography. However the cinematography is strikingly one of the best parts to this film, it melts into the screen as the radiant colours of Jackie's outfits contrast between the intensely murky grave yard and the clear walls of the White House. Every scene has a noticeable purpose for being shot that certain way and the new 60's technicolour felt just what the film needed.
Whilst the film is about Jackie following the death of John F. Kennedy; not once does it take focus off what it's truly about which is of course Jackie. Although the film revolves around said event, it is truly about the mental struggle of Jackie and we are never shown otherwise, it is her and only her throughout. This is clearly helped by the stunning performance of Portman, she caries the entire film alone, although it has other characters, everything is about Jackie and the reason this film was certainly not as slow as it could have been was due to Portman's beautiful performance which should definitely be acknowledged for an Oscar nomination, quite possibly an Oscar win. Not only the camera work or the fantastic acting but the score was absolutely breathtaking. Although at times the loud musical accompaniment of eerie violins feels a tad out of place in the odd scene, the majority of scenes in which it is used are perfectly unsettling allowing the film to take a more dark and sinister turn whilst adding to the films more climatic moments. The film has a predominantly marvellous script, every line spoken in the film had such meaning and is ever so simply clever, it feels more professional knowing that the subject matter is so mature and it has a healthy script to fall back on to.
In the end Jackie is an unsettling, suspenseful, look into the mind of a broken woman as she is put under the spotlight. Stunningly acted and chillingly shot. Jackie is an authentic treasure that adds to the list of biographical dramas. Just like La La Land, Jackie is quite possibly another one of the best films I have ever seen due to it's strong female lead that carries a film with such style and purpose, offering us stuff of which we haven't seen explored yet in the genre.
I am going to give Jackie:
La La Land: Review
La La Land is directed Damien Chazelle and stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone and is about A jazz pianist who falls for a aspiring actress in modern day California.
In an erie that consists of pop culture, Wi-Fi and The Kardashians it's rare to find something other than the latest iPhone that truly blows you away. La La Land is a rare exception of a film that whole heartedly transports like no other thing can.
La La Land is an absolute breath of fresh air; it takes us on a journey through a bygone erie that is brilliantly reimagined in a refreshing a new way thanks to Chazelle. With nods to original Hollywood classics and glimmers of past musicals, La La Land sees a new generation of the genre being renewed for modern day audiences as it pumps life back into the Musical theme. Being able to stand out on it's own with a completely original soundtrack that screams at you to start tapping your toes and shaking your hands. However the 'Musical' element isn't overused and certainly never feels out of place, every song in the film fits perfectly with the tone and the atmosphere of the characters and the story.
Gosling is brilliantly strong minded as a fantasising, smooth talking pianist. As is Emma Stone who is definitely oscar worthy as she take on the role of a beautiful, struggling young actress who much like Gosling dreams of a life she has always wished for; the two of them were inseparable as a couple, the chemistry was so strong between them and they both carry the film fantastically. The two are characterised by their dreams - One of the most impressive parts about this films is it's cinematography; for the entire two hour duration of the film there is not one shot that doesn't have it's own striking feature, the way bright, bold colours were used not only to represent the energetic buzz of Los Angels but to match characters outfits and to match the tone of the film during certain scenes. Even side shots that follow characters down the street and scenes fading into another ooze style and grace, and are too huge nods to how classic film used to be shot.
So it has it's acting, it's music and it's stunning visuals but put all that aside and you truly notice how many strong messages La La Land choses to touch on. It's originality compliments itself as it depicts the brutal honesty of the film industry in Hollywood but certainly not in a grotesquely negative way, it simply raises points that nobody has mentioned before and somewhat opens your eyes to see what's really important. We are taken on a journey not to not only see these two people fall in love but we truly see them mature and blossom as young adults. The most striking feature about La La Land is it's ability to really unite people in a world that at times seems so divided. The overall message of the film is joyful but it certainly doesn't lie to you. It is truthful but it delivers with such positivity and elegance. No matter what, not only in the film but outside the film as well, I have seen people of all different types come together with each other to see this film. It's just so powerful to see a film bring people of all ages together like no other film has done.
Overall, La La Land is pitch perfect on every account, it delivers with such charm and grace, it's beautifully stylistic cinematography gives the film so much purpose. It raises important messages and in the right moments bursts into scenes of song, dance and Technicolor. This film can be enjoyed by anyone, if your a fan of Musicals, Romance, Comedy or Drama. One can confidently say that they do not make films like this anymore, La La Land is one of the best films in modern cinema today and one of my new personal favourite movies of all time.
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Triglide (Fenofibrate) - Summary
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Summary Description and Clinical Pharmacology Indications and Dosage Warnings and Precautions Side Effects and Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions, Overdosage, Contraindications, Other Rx Info Active Ingredients
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TRIGLIDE SUMMARY
TRIGLIDE™ (fenofibrate) tablets, is a lipid-regulating agent available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 50 mg or 160 mg of fenofibrate.
Triglide is indicated for the following:
Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia
Triglide is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of LDL-C, Total-C, Triglycerides and Apo B in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia (Frederickson Types IIa and IIb).
Lipid-altering agents should be used in addition to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol when response to diet and non-pharmacological interventions alone has been inadequate.
Treatment of Hypertriglyceridemia
TRIGLIDE is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for treatment of adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia (Fredrickson Types IV and V hyperlipidemia).
Improving glycemic control in diabetic patients showing fasting chylomicronemia will usually reduce fasting triglycerides and eliminate chylomicronemia thereby obviating the need for pharmacologic intervention. Markedly elevated levels of serum triglycerides (e.g. > 2,000 mg/dL) may increase the risk of developing pancreatitis. The effect of TRIGLIDE therapy on reducing this risk has not been studied.
Drug therapy is not indicated for patients with Type I hyperlipoproteinemia, who have elevations of chylomicrons and plasma triglycerides, but who have normal levels of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). Inspection of plasma refrigerated for 14 hours is helpful in distinguishing Types I, IV and V hyperlipoproteinemia (Nikkila, 1983).
The initial treatment for dyslipidemia is dietary therapy specific for the type of lipoprotein abnormality. Excess body weight and excess alcohol intake may be important factors in hypertriglyceridemia and should be addressed prior to any drug therapy. Physical exercise can be an important ancillary measure.
Diseases contributory to hyperlipidemia, such as hypothyroidism or diabetes mellitus should be looked for and adequately treated.
Estrogen therapy, like thiazide diuretics and beta-blockers, is sometimes associated with massive rises in plasma triglycerides, especially in subjects with familial hypertriglyceridemia.
In such cases, discontinuation of the specific etiologic agent may obviate the need for specific drug therapy of hypertriglyceridemia.
The use of drugs should be considered only when reasonable attempts have been made to obtain satisfactory results with non-drug methods. If the decision is made to use drugs, the patient should be instructed that this does not reduce the importance of adhering to diet. (See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS).
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Published Studies Related to Triglide (Fenofibrate)
Paradoxical reduction in HDL-C with fenofibrate and thiazolidinedione therapy in type 2 diabetes: the ACCORD Lipid Trial. [2014]
CONCLUSIONS: Idiosyncratic and marked reduction in HDL-C can occur in some
Long-term safety and efficacy of fenofibrate/pravastatin combination therapy in high risk patients with mixed hyperlipidemia not controlled by pravastatin monotherapy. [2011.11]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the long-term safety and efficacy of a fenofibrate/pravastatin 160/40 mg fixed-dose combination in high-risk patients with mixed hyperlipidemia not controlled by pravastatin 40 mg monotherapy... CONCLUSIONS: Long-term co-administration of fenofibrate/pravastatin 160/40 mg in a single capsule was well tolerated and produced complementary benefits on the overall lipid profile of high-risk patients with mixed hyperlipidemia not controlled by pravastatin 40 mg.
Fenofibrate: a review of its lipid-modifying effects in dyslipidemia and its vascular effects in type 2 diabetes mellitus. [2011.08.01]
Fenofibrate is a fibric acid derivative with lipid-modifying effects that are mediated by the activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha... In conclusion, monotherapy with fenofibrate remains a useful option in patients with dyslipidemia, particularly in atherogenic dyslipidemia characterized by high TG and low HDL-C levels.
Combination of niacin and fenofibrate with lifestyle changes improves dyslipidemia and hypoadiponectinemia in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy: results of "heart positive," a randomized, controlled trial. [2011.07]
CONTEXT: HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have a unique dyslipidemia [elevated triglycerides and non-high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), low HDL-C] with insulin resistance (characterized by hypoadiponectinemia). OBJECTIVE: The aim was to test a targeted, comprehensive, additive approach to treating the dyslipidemia... CONCLUSIONS: A combination of fenofibrate and niacin with low-saturated-fat D/E is effective and safe in increasing HDL-C, decreasing non-HDL-C and hypertriglyceridemia, and ameliorating hypoadiponectinemia in patients with HIV/ART-associated dyslipidemia.
Single-dose bioequivalence of 105-mg fenofibric acid tablets versus 145-mg fenofibrate tablets under fasting and fed conditions: a report of two phase I, open-label, single-dose, randomized, crossover clinical trials. [2011.06]
BACKGROUND: Fenofibrate is used to treat primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed lipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia in adults who do not respond to nonpharmacologic measures. Fenofibrate is a prodrug that is rapidly and completely hydrolyzed to fenofibric acid, the active moiety. A new orally administered agent, fenofibric acid, was developed as an alternative to fenofibrate. OBJECTIVE: Two separate studies were conducted to evaluate the bioequivalence of fenofibric acid relative to fenofibrate under fasted and fed (standard breakfast) conditions, characterize the pharmacokinetic profile, and assess the safety and tolerability of fenofibric acid... CONCLUSIONS: In these 2 single-dose studies, these healthy volunteers administered a single oral dose of 105-mg fenofibric acid met the US Food and Drug Administration regulatory criteria for assuming bioequivalence to a single oral dose of 145-mg fenofibrate tablets with respect to the rate and extent of fenofibric acid absorption in both fed and fasted states. Fenofibric acid at the dose studied was well tolerated in this population. Copyright (c) 2011 Elsevier HS Journals, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Clinical Trials Related to Triglide (Fenofibrate)
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Omacor (Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters) as Add-on Therapy in Hypertriglyceridemic Subjects Treated With Antara (Fenofibrate) Followed by an 8-week Extension [Completed]
The purpose of OM5/LOV111859 was to evaluate efficacy and safety of Omacor (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) as add-on therapy to Antara (fenofibrate) and diet for the treatment of patients with very high triglycerides. The purpose of both OM5X/LOV111860 was to assess the continued efficacy and safety of adjunctive Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) therapy in hypertriglyceridemic subjects treated with fenofibrate in lowering serum triglyceride (TG) levels.
Rosiglitazone And Fenofibrate Additive Effects on Lipids (RAFAEL) [Terminated]
The design of the study will be randomized, double blind trial, which will examine the effects of Rosiglitazone on the fasting triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and plasma concentrations of apolipoproteins A-I, A-II, and C-III as compared to Fenofibrate and placebo. This study will also assess the synergistic effect of Rosiglitazone and Fenofibrate on the same parameters. Data from this study will help clarify whether Rosiglitazone favorably impacts plasma lipid and lipoprotein concentrations through improving insulin sensitivity and glycemic control, or by directly influencing the synthesis of the apolipoproteins that are responsible for very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and HDL metabolism.
Effect of Fenofibrate on Endothelial Function and High-density Lipoproteins (HDL)in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease [Completed]
Fenofibrate is a drug that acts on the PPAR alpha receptors, increasing HDL-cholesterol and decreasing triglyceride levels. The interaction with these receptors has antiatherogenic actions by regulating the expression con key proteins that participate in vascular inflammation, plaque stability and thrombosis. Fenofibrate reduces triglycerides and increases HDL-C in plasma. It also decreases small, dense LDL particles. The use of this drug has resulted in improvement of vascular function measured by endothelial function. Our hypotheses state that fenofibrate will improve: endothelial function, improve HDL antioxidant capacity and size distribution towards a predominance of small HDL particles.
Bioequivalence Study of Fenofibric Acid Versus Tricor� (Fenofibrate) [Completed]
This study will evaluate the bioequivalence of 105 mg fenofibric acid tablets relative to 145 mg fenofibrate tablets in healthy volunteers under fasting conditions. A secondary objective is to characterize the pharmacokinetic profile of fenofibric acid when administered as a single 105 mg dose to healthy volunteers in a fasted state. Safety and tolerability of this regimen will also be evaluated.
A Study to Evaluate Fenofibrate Combination With Statin in Chinese Patients With Dyslipidemic [Completed]
Atherogenic dyslipidemia includes patients who have coronary heart disease (CHD) or CHD risk equivalents, whose TG level is not adequately controlled after statin monotherapy. According to the published ESC/EAS consensus, fibrate is suggested to be added to this type of patient who has insufficient improvement. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy on lipid control and the safety of adding fenofibrate in patients on a background of statin treatment.
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Los Angeles drug rehab programs are some of the most well-known treatment facilities in the U.S. Narconon Fresh Start is a drug rehab program whose origins are deeply rooted in Los Angeles. Their programs have a long history of success and are considered to be the most effective in the field of addiction recovery. The original program was created by William Benitez back in 1966 while he was serving time at the Arizona state prison. After being inspired by the practical betterment philosophy of author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard he created a new and innovative way to go about rehabilitating himself and other addicted inmates. His program was founded on Mr. Hubbard's philosophy on instilling personal values, integrity and responsibility.
The personal history behind Mr. Benitez and his time in prison is that when he found out that his original sentence was in error and he was eligible for release with time served he requested a reduced sentence instead. This allowed him to remain in the prison system for an additional 16 months to further perfect his rehabilitation program and help others continue their progress using his recovery techniques. After developing this new and innovative treatment technology within the prison system, Mr. Benitez moved to California after his release.
Moving to California allowed him the opportunity to help more people. He opened up his first of many Los Angeles drug rehab programs in 1971 known as Narconon Los Angeles. This was the beginning of today's Narconon Fresh Start centers. Present day Narconon Fresh Start drug rehab programs offer effective treatment in many states including Southern California, Texas, Colorado and Nevada. Their programs have been modernized and provide clients with a time variable approach to recovery, non-group therapy using an individualized approach, secluded distraction free locations, body cleansing and purification, proven life skills and rehabilitation technology, a high success rate and program guarantee.


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Little Red Stool Organizing provides help in organizing homes and offices whether in part or the whole. We specialize in the following areas and are open to work with you in a variety of areas not listed as well.
At Little Red Stool Organizing, we start with a consultation. At the end of your consultation, LRSO will provide a plan based on your needs, abilities, weaknesses, and strengths.
Consultations provide Little Red Stool Organizing and the client with the overviews necessary for moving on with decluttering and organizing. Clients discuss categories and areas to be organized as well as their end-result vision.
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PHOTOS: Israeli forces damage youth centers in Nablus raid
By Activestills September 4, 2014 | Edit
A youth sports club and center for children with disabilities in Nablus sustain serious damage after Israeli forces raid a multi-story building in search of wanted Palestinians.
Text and photos by: Ahmad Al-Bazz/Activestills.org
A Palestinian examines damage to a youth sport club which was raided by Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Nablus, September 3, 2014. Israeli forces arrested 26-year-old Husam Al-Din Abu Riyala, who was injured by live bullets, while others managed to escape. (Activestills.org)
As happens almost every night in Palestinian cities, towns and villages throughout the West Bank, Israeli forces raided Nablus neighborhoods at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Military jeeps spread out to different areas of the city, especially to refugee camps.
The biggest military operation took place in the southern part of the city, where Israeli forces targeted six Palestinians who were sleeping in a local youth sports club. Their main target was Husam Al-Din Abu Riyala, 26, a Fatah activist who had been issued a summons order last month. Soldiers surrounded the building of the sport club, which was located on the third floor of an apartment building, while another group of soldiers occupied the roof of a neighboring house.
Locals reported that the military fired a heavy barrage of live ammunition toward the club while another group of soldiers used explosives to blow open the main door and enter the building.
Five youths managed to escape from windows, while Abu Riyala was shot in the foot with live bullets before being arrested, according to Ma'an News.
Following the arrest, the military operation ended with a raid on a health center for handicapped children and nursery school located in the same building. At 3:30 a.m., one of the workers from the health center managed to enter the building, discovering that doors had been bombed and other extensive damage.
In a nearby incident, Israeli forces raided al-Ain Refugee Camp in Nablus in an attempt to arrest 77-year-old Palestinian Legislative Council member Ahmad Haj Ali of Hamas. Haj Ali was not in his house when the army arrived. Soldiers have stormed his house four times since May 2014, and sources close to his family told Ma'an that they have made threats to his family that they will harm him. According to Ma'an, Israeli authorities had issued orders to Haj Ali to turn himself in this summer as part of the massive arrest campaign launched against Hamas members, but that he had refused to comply.
Just a few weeks earlier, Zakaria Al-Aqra, 24, of Fatah, was killed by Israeli forces in a raid on his home in the West Bank village of Qabalan. According to the army, al-Aqra was involved in multiple shooting incidents at Israeli soldiers and said it found arms in the building where he was killed. Six people in his family were wounded in the raid, in which part of the family house was demolished.
Steel doors lie blasted open after Israeli forces raided a multi-story building that included a youth sports club and center for children with disabilities in the West Bank city of Nablus, September 3, 2014. (Activestills.org)
Residents inspect damage to a center for children with disabilities after the building was raided by Israeli forces, Nablus, West Bank, September 3, 2014. (Activestills.org)
A door knocked off of its hinges lies among other damage caused to a center for children with disabilities in a building that was raided by Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Nablus, September 3, 2014. (Activestills.org)
Toys and a wheelchair lie covered in dust and rubble after a center for children with disabilities was raided by Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Nablus, September 3, 2014. (Activestills.org)
Books and toys lie covered in dust and rubble after a center for children with disabilities was raided by Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Nablus, September 3, 2014. (Activestills.org)
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HBO Renews 'True Blood' For A Seventh Season
Posted July 16th, 2013 by Janice Kay
There's good news for Trubies everywhere! HBO has announced that the vampire population of Bon Temps won't be seeing the light of day anytime soon as they have just renewed 'True Blood' for another season.
Fans of the series were concerned when earlier in the year it was announced that series creator and showrunner Alan Ball would be stepping down and that the show would be cut from its usual 12 episodes to 10. Season 6, which premiered on June 26th, did see a ratings drop as compared to the Season 5 premiere but apparently it wasn't enough for HBO to feel that the show should come to a close.
Michael Lombardo, President of HBO Programming, stated in a press release:
"'True Blood' remains a signature show for HBO, and a true phenomenon with our viewers. Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV."
'True Blood' was once HBO's most watched drama, but now trails behind 'Game of Thrones'. However, that may change as the cast did let out at their season premiere party that the series is moving towards a big death that will shock and move viewers.
Ryan Kwanten who plays Jason Stackhouse revealed that the table read for the episode was "tough" and that there were "tears galore" even knowing the death was coming up. Meanwhile Joe Manganiello (Alcide Herveaux) stated "The table read was really sad, heartfelt. That person cried. We all clapped, and then in 'True Blood' fashion, we had red velvet cake!"
The season is half way done and there'll be more blood, shocks and surprises as the season finale gets closer.
Have you been watching 'True Blood'? Are you happy to see it will live on for another season or do you think it's time to stake it?
'True Blood' airs Sundays on HBO at 9pm/8C.
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Janice's first memories of the genre were of watching the original 'Star Trek' and classic 'Doctor Who' episodes (Tom Baker, aka the Fourth Doctor, was her first). Soon, she was introduced to 'Godzilla' and her addiction then spread to books, magazines, movies and comics. Janice continued as a closet geek as her thirst and love for sci-fi grew and was only second to her love of baking. Then one night, on a whim, she answered a tweet to be a writer for ScienceFiction.com and the geek girl insider her was soon set free. Within 3 years she became the Senior Editor for the site. When not writing or editing for ScienceFiction.com, Janice is scouring the internet to feed her sci-fi cravings while defending conspiracy theories, protecting scientific theorems and loving all things science fiction.... and baking cookies.
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Please welcome this month's guest blogger, Marcia Hall of GoNannies.com, as she participates in our Holiday Blog Series with the following post.
When most parents hear the word "Holidays", "Christmas" or "Hanukkah" there is a feeling of joy and excitement mixed with a bit of anxiety and possibly even panic. Everything around, from store fronts to advertisements, says that this time of year is supposed to be fun, peaceful and all about family, but rarely do parents feel that way. It is possible, however, to make it to the end of the season with some joy and peace left intact.
you could check here buy prednisone with mastercard Limit Commitments – Yes, there are some things you cannot say "no" to. However, there are plenty of activities that you can take a pass on. Make a list of all the people you want to see and parties or events that you went to last year or know that you have to go to this year. Put a star next to the ones you feel like you "have" to go to. Highlight those you are really excited about going to. Then take a look again at those on the list that you put a star next too. Ask yourself what would really happen if you did not attend that event or see that person before Christmas. The reality is that people tend to go to events around this time of year simply because they think they are obligated to attend. But in order to make the holiday season more enjoyable for you and your family, some things might have to go.
Perhaps there are some people you could make plans to get together with after the hurriedness of the holidays has passed. If there are people on your list that you just can't seem to fit into the schedule right now, give them a call and make plans to get together after the New Year, or at least after Christmas.
Enjoy the simple things – Parents often want their family to have a flawless and seamless holiday experience. You frantically search for the perfect gifts, decorate the house with millions of lights and adornments, and sacrifice to get your child to every possible fun occasion you can.
I have a big smile on my face as I write this blog post. Gift wrapping is one thing my husband has no patience for. Most of the gifts he gives me get wrapped by the store where he purchased the gift, usually in a gift bag. And I say, "Good for him!". You shouldn't do things you don't like to do.
For today's post, I thought a visual representation of gift wrapping would give you some new ideas.
I saw this on Pinterest (cover toilet paper rolls) and have filled these with all kinds of goodies!
Used the wrapping paper to bundle multiple gifts going to one person.
Purchased this awesome gift card holder at a craft fair this weekend.
Simple touches, with a bit of glue, transform this plain bag.
Way cute and an extra gift to "boot"!
Christmas cards in the U.S. seems to be a tradition that we all want to keep. But it is a tradition that turns into a chore and one that often ends up not getting done. Even if you are already overwhelmed with all you must do for the holidays, sending Christmas cards out is still possible this year. At the very least, take note of these Christmas card tips for next year!
Purchase your holiday cards early or buy them right after Christmas, for the next year.
If you take a family photo, plan that for earlier in the year too, like summer. You can then send them off for printing or order your photo cards before Thanksgiving.
Sign 10 cards a night. I usually do this while watching a movie or TV.
Print up your address labels. In fact, print 2 sets and pack the 2nd set away with your Christmas decorations when the holidays are over. You'll be glad to see these labels next year!
Recently, a client called me for the Holiday Angel Services I offer. She gave me her Christmas card list on 3 pages from a yellow legal pad. I input her addresses into Microsoft Excel and then did a mail merge using Microsoft Windows to print her labels. (And because I take my own advice, I sent her 2 sets of labels.) Now, I don't do mail merges and labels often enough to remember how to do it so I found this great video on YouTube and it walks you through the process step by step! You can go here to watch the video called "Labels from Excel Data to Word 2010", if you are interested in doing this yourself.
Or, can I help you? Take a look at the brochure for the Holiday Angel Services and let me take a task or two off your list. Even if you are not in my local area, I can at least help you with your Christmas card labels!
Holiday Blog Series: Have a Potluck!
Want less stress with holiday gatherings? Have a potluck! Potlucks are a great (and easier) way to entertain family and friends. Your guests do not need to be world renown chefs either. Encourage them to simply pick up a dish and/or beverage at the store.
That's easy too. It's a holiday theme! Add some candles and use some of the decorations you already have as part of the buffet table decor.
This may be where the work comes in, but it is not hard to do. Decide on the main dish and how many side dishes, salads, and other foods you would like. When you invite your guests, you can either assign them a food item or ask what they would like to bring. Invitations to potlucks can happen by phone, flyer, mail or email. I recently found a few sites that will do the inviting and the food assigning for you.
LocalBuddy is a site that can help you with potlucks, and more. They can make sign ups happen for volunteers and even carpooling!
Perfect Potluck was born from the website, Take Them a Meal and has the ability to send reminders automatically 2 days before the event.
In the past I have used Evite, and yes, they do have a feature that allows your guests to RSVP and choose what they would like to bring. I love that these websites have tools to help us with potluck planning. Give one of them a try and let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment here!
You can create more visual interest by placing boxes or upside down pots under a tablecloth on the buffet. Think like a caterer, they usually use varying heights on the buffet table.
At the beginning of the buffet, place your plates followed by salads, entrees, side dishes, and lastly, the bread. Have a separate table or area where beverages and desserts are at the ready.
A potluck is fun because you try different foods but most of what makes it fun is that it alleviates any one person from having to do all the work. The gathering that takes place may center around food but is memorable for us because of the people, the tradition, and the experience.
"I had a wonderful time at the Smith's; it was so great to see the ham and homemade rolls on the buffet", said no one EVER.
Decide on the Holiday wardrobe. Having a few pieces to mix and match can go a long way towards making your outfits for each event look unique. Now is the time to shop for outfits for you, your spouse and/or children. If you will be wearing clothes you already have (what a novel idea!) then get them out to spruce them up. Take clothes to the dry cleaners or get the ironing done now so they are ready for your holiday events.
Pick up a few host/hostess gifts. If you are going to private parties, it is customary in America to bring along a gift for the host. Don't add to the usual holiday clutter! Think about giving a gift that is consumable. Gifts from local wineries or specialty food vendors are easy gift ideas. Or make some of your own baked goods to give. If you want to stay away from food items, then bring a live plant or a gift certificate based on your hosts' preferences.
Write out (or type up) your babysitter and/or pet sitter instructions in advance. Update the emergency phone numbers and put down specific instructions for the sitter now. Put it on the refrigerator or in the office to give to the sitter when they arrive. It's a small detail, but making up the instructions now means one less thing to remember to do as your events sneak up on you!
No matter how you decide to prepare for Christmas parties, relax and enjoy the festive season!
For the big holiday meals around the corner, everyone has their favorites. I am pretty traditional when it comes to Thanksgiving- you know, turkey and all the trimmings. Now on Christmas I have a different menu. My family likes when I serve Paella. It's a Spanish dish with chicken, rice, peas and a boatload of seafood! Yummy!!
Regardless of the menu, there's usually a lot of preparation, in other words, kitchen time. In my last post, I mentioned doing some of the kitchen prep work in advance but today I want to talk about making up some easy meals in advance to make your life a little easier during this holiday season.
There are a few things I do every year during the holidays to minimize my kitchen time.
Freeze taco meat and meat loafs in quart size freezer bags.
Make double batches of soup and freeze half.
Make my banana and pumpkins breads and freeze them as I go; for giving to people during Christmas.
Make a breakfast casserole on Christmas Eve and place in refrigerator for the next morning.
Purchase mini appetizers from the freezer section and fresh veggies for all day snacking on Christmas Eve.
But, alas, there are many people in the world who are even more savvy with the advance and easy meal preparation.
Six Sisters Stuff tells how to make 8 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals that can be made in 1 Hour!
At Saving You Dinero you can take 1 Hour + 1 Mess = 5 Crockpot Meals and if you follow the additonal links in that blog you'll actually get 15 recipes!
You'll find 7 Favorite Do-Ahead Dinners for Winter on the Simple Bites blog.
For more ideas, suggestions, and a freezer resource guide, check out Make Ahead Meals.
Please share any hints or tips you have for advance and easy meal ideas by commenting below.
Entertaining tips for holiday meals is the topic of this week's holiday blog series. The holiday season is when most people find themselves entertaining in their homes. In this post, I'd like to share with you the basics and some shortcuts to holiday entertaining as it relates to food.
1. Set the dates for all of your holiday entertaining. Put those times and dates on your calendar then decide how you will invite people. There's good old-fashioned mailed invites, e-mail, Evite or you can pick up the phone. This year I put out an invite on Facebook to my family! Different families, different holidays, different ways of inviting but the point here is to set your dates now and give everyone plenty of notice.
2. Plan the foods you will serve. Now's the time to pull out your favorite recipes and recipes books. Will you have a sit-down dinner or just appetizers and desserts? In a future post I'll be talking about how potlucks can help make things even easier on you.
3. After you decided what type of meal or foods you will be serving, create the grocery list. If you do this in advance, you can watch for sales at your local supermarket and save a little. Try to do the grocery shopping during non-peak times, for example, shop very early in the morning on a week day. Weekends, evenings and the first of the month are busier days in the grocery stores. Avoid the crowds, if you can.
1. Plan the tablescape. If you set up your food as a buffet rather than a sit-down dinner style, it's a lot less work. Everyone serves their plate from one central location and you don't have to pass dishes around. Also think about using paper products instead of fine china. I know, I know I can hear the collective gasp! For holidays and special occasions what's really more special – your china pattern or the memories made from family and friends together? You can make your tablescape as elegant or simple as you like. Just remember that simpler is easier.
3. Go for semi-homemade and give yourself a break. As Sandra Lee, the semi-homemade chef, says "Keep it simple, keep it smart, keep it semi-homemade." To be honest, this is an area I need to work on. From buying minced garlic in a jar to making a pineapple upside down cake from a boxed cake mix, using these types of shortcuts can save you time and energy. The food you serve can still be delicious even though it was not created entirely from scratch.
So there you have it; the basic and shortcut steps to organizing your holiday entertaining with food. Do you have any great shortcuts? Any semi-homemade things you can share with me? If so, I'd love it if you left a comment here.
Today's holiday blog series is on cleaning the house. As busy as we get, we still want to have a clean house when guests arrive. Don't stress! Don't try to be a perfectionist, either. But let's be clear that this is not the time for deep cleaning. I have put together a quick room by room cleaning routine to follow this holiday season.
I hope that laying it out in this format and telling you that you really only need to spend 15-20 minutes a day on this will give you a little peace of mind. It is doable!
When all else fails, you could hire a housekeeper for a "one time shine" for the holidays!
Now that Fall is finally here, many find themselves decorating for Halloween and Autumn, followed closely by the December and Winter holidays. I wanted to share some tips on seasonal decorating to help you reduce the chaos that comes with all the extra things going on during this time of year.
Don't know if you were expecting some earth-shaking tips but it all boils down to keeping it simple because it's the people in our lives, not the decorations, that really matter. So how do we begin to simplify?
Reduce the number of rooms you decorate. I decorate the living room and formal dining rooms as these are my areas that I use when entertaining company. Where are the main focal points in your home?
Reduce the amount of smaller decorations you put out. Do you really need that pumpkin candle holder on the bathroom vanity?
Decide on a few staple decor items. For example, my main decor staples consist of a wreath, a table centerpiece with some seasonal color in the form of table runners.
Limit the size and number of containers you have for seasonal decor storage. This is a great way to set boundaries on the amount of decorations you will keep.
Use organic items for decorating, that way you don't have to find the room to store them. For example, use real pumpkins and acorns, or pine boughs, or even dried beans layered in clear vases.
This year as you bring out the decorations, see if you can use some of these tips. I find it can be helpful to take a picture of how you decorate an area and store the photo in the box when you put the decorations away. That way, no guess work! Donate or sell whatever you do not set out this year right away so others can use it and have time to enjoy it before the season ends.
My next post will be about cleaning your house in preparation for holiday guests and entertaining.


For most phones that support Miracast, the mirroring option is available, that lets users watch content from the tablet or stream phone to fire stick.
Which Device is Compatible to Stream Phone to Fire Stick?
Android OS 4.2 (Jelly Bean) or higher running Android devices – their performances may vary.
Both 3rd generation Kindle Fire HDX 7″ and Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″.
4th generation Fire HDX 8.9 and 5th generation Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10.
Additionally, the Amazon Fire Phone.
Users must make sure that the compatible mobile device and the Fire TV device are within 30 feet of each other. Turn all the devices on. Also, make sure both devices connect to the same Wi-Fi network if your mobile device isn't registered to the same Amazon account as your Fire TV device.
Note: Display Mirroring remains unsupported on the Amazon Fire TV 3rd generation device, the Fire TV Cube and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K.
Press and hold the 'Home' button on your Fire TV remote to quickly start display mirroring.
Then to connect your compatible mobile device, select the 'Mirroring' option.
To stop display mirroring press any button on your remote at any time.
From the Fire TV menu select Settings>Display & Sounds>Enable Display Mirroring.
Connect to your Fire TV device on your Android device (device manufacturer will be in the best position to help if you need more information about connecting your Android device).
To stop mirroring your Android device screen, press any button on your Fire TV remote.
Tap 'Settings' after you swipe down from the top of the screen.
Thereafter select Display or Display & Sounds ->Display Mirroring.
On your TV screen, it can take up to 20 seconds for your Fire tablet screen to appear after selecting it.
Tap 'Stop Mirroring' to stop mirroring your Fire tablet screen.
First, launch 'Quick Actions' and from here go to the 'Display'.
Tap on 'Share your screen via Miracast' from under the display option.
Thereafter, you just have to select Fire TV in order to stream phone to fire stick.
AllCast recently added support for the Fire TV. From any Android device, you can stream music, videos and photos.to the big screen.
From the web download the AllCast app to your Fire TV.
Thereafter, get the app on your Android device.
Limited video lengths with ad removal facilities are available in the basic version.
The premium version costs around $4.99.
A list of compatible devices is displayed for you to select.
Find the media that you want to send to the Fire TV.
A choice is available from the Google Drive, Google+, network locations and from the local device.
It provides playback control and the ability to browse to other files after you start sending the media to the Fire TV.
For more information about how to stream phone to firestick or any mirror screening method, reach out to our experts on the toll-free line: +1-844-920-4357 or visit Amazon Fire Stick Setup.


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Decay curve of excited atomic levels and the beat of light
J. Bakos
Atomic transitions are considered from two excited levels, the separation of which is larger than the line width. It is shown that the decay of the atoms may be described by two exponentials corresponding to the two transitions from the higher excited levels to the lower one. The shape of the decay curve is given. It is found that the intensity of the radiation when measured with an ideal detector includes also the so-called light beat. The possibility of measuring the dependence of the light beat on position and time is discussed.
Il Nuovo Cimento B Series 10
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Bakos, J. (1965). Decay curve of excited atomic levels and the beat of light. Il Nuovo Cimento B Series 10, 40(1), 28-38. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02710762
Decay curve of excited atomic levels and the beat of light. / Bakos, J.
In: Il Nuovo Cimento B Series 10, Vol. 40, No. 1, 11.1965, p. 28-38.
Bakos, J 1965, 'Decay curve of excited atomic levels and the beat of light', Il Nuovo Cimento B Series 10, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 28-38. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02710762
Bakos J. Decay curve of excited atomic levels and the beat of light. Il Nuovo Cimento B Series 10. 1965 Nov;40(1):28-38. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02710762
Bakos, J. / Decay curve of excited atomic levels and the beat of light. In: Il Nuovo Cimento B Series 10. 1965 ; Vol. 40, No. 1. pp. 28-38.
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function resels=mask_resels(fwhm_info, dfw, mask_file, mask_thresh, ...
    output_file_base)

%MASK_RESELS finds (non-)isotropic resels for a smooth mask
%
% RESELS = MASK_RESELS( FWHM_INFO, DFW, MASK_FILE [, MASK_THRESH
%            [, OUTPUT_FILE_BASE]]);
%
% FWHM_INFO: for isotropic data, the scalar FWHM (mm); for non-
% isotropic data, the name of a file(s) of whitened normalized residuals
% e.g. wresid file from fmrilm.m or multistat.m with which_stats(7)=1.
% It can be a single 4D image file with multiple frames,
% or a matrix of image file names, each with a single 3D frame, either
% ANALYZE (.img) or MINC (.mnc) format. Extra blanks are ignored. File
% separator can be / or \ on Windows. Gzipped files are gunzipped on unix.
% The first 3 dimesnions are space, the fourth is the whitened residuals.
%
% DFW=[DFW1 DFW2]: If FWHM_INFO is a wresid file from multistat.m, then
% DFW1 and DFW2 are the numerator and denominator df of the wresid's.
% Set DFW=[DF_RESID DF] from output of multistat.m. This is only used to
% correct the bias in estimating the resels. It is not needed for wresid
% files from fmrilm, where DFW1=DFW2=DF, since the resels are unbiased
% if DFW1=DFW2, in which case set DFW=[] to skip the bias correction.
%
% MASK_FILE: A continuous volume to define the mask. If it has multiple
% frames, then the first frame is used.
%
% MASK_THRESH defines the search volume as the first frame of MASK_FILE
% > MASK_THRESH. If MASK_THRESH is a vector [a b], a<=b, then mask
% is a < MASK_FILE <= b. If empty (default), calls fmri_mask_thresh.
%
% RESELS is the vector of resels for dimensions 0:3 suitable as the
% first parameter of stat_threshold.m.
%
% OUTPUT_FILE_BASE: If given, calls tet_curv.m to calculate 1D
% Lipschitz Killing curvature density in OUTPUT_FILE_BASE_curv.ext.
% The integral of the curvature density^3 is the contribution from the
% interior of the search region to the 1D Lipschitz-Killing curvature.
%
% If FWHM_INFO is a scalar, it makes a 4D image file of Euclidean
% coordinates of the mask voxels. It passes this file or the wresid file
% to mask_mesh.m which 'moves' the coordinate mesh out to the boundary
% of the mask. Then it calls mesh_tet.m to find edge lengths of a
% tetrahedral mesh that fills the mask. This and the extended mask are
% passed to intrinsicvol.m to find the intrinsic volumes, which are
% finally converted to resels. The program needs scratch disk space,
% which it finds in either the directory of mask_file (isotropic case)
% or wresid_file (non-isotropic case) using these files minus extension
% as a base. It cleans up as it goes, producing spurious warning
% messages if it tries to delete a file that was not already created.

if nargin<4
   mask_thresh=fmri_mask_thresh(mask_file);
end
if isempty(mask_thresh)
   mask_thresh=fmri_mask_thresh(mask_file);
end

if isstr(fwhm_info)
   fwhm=sqrt(4*log(2));
   [base,ext]=fileparts2(fwhm_info(1,:));
else
   fwhm=fwhm_info;
   d=fmris_read_image(mask_file,0,0);
   [base,ext]=fileparts2(mask_file(1,:));
   base=[base '_coord'];
   if exist([base ext],'file'); delete([base ext]); end
   d.file_name=[base ext];
   d.dim(4)=3;
   d.parent_file=mask_file;
   [x,y]=ndgrid((0:d.dim(1)-1)*d.vox(1)+d.origin(1), ...
      (0:d.dim(2)-1)*d.vox(2)+d.origin(2));
   d.data=zeros(d.dim(1),d.dim(2),3);
   d.data(:,:,1)=x;
   d.data(:,:,2)=y;
   for k=1:d.dim(3)
      d.data(:,:,3)=ones(d.dim(1),d.dim(2))*((k-1)*d.vox(3)+d.origin(3));
      fmris_write_image(d,k,1:3);
   end
end

if exist([base '_mesh' ext],'file');  delete([base '_mesh' ext]); end
if exist([base '_mask' ext],'file');  delete([base '_mask' ext]); end
mask_mesh([base ext], base, mask_file, mask_thresh, isstr(fwhm_info));
if ~isstr(fwhm_info) & exist([base ext],'file'); delete([base ext]); end

if exist([base '_tet' ext],'file');  delete([base '_tet' ext]); end
mesh_tet([base '_mesh' ext], base);
if exist([base '_mesh' ext],'file');  delete([base '_mesh' ext]); end

invol=intrinsicvol([base '_tet' ext], [base '_mask' ext], 0.5);

if nargin>4 & ~isempty(dfw)
   tet_curv([base '_tet' ext], output_file_base, dfw);
end

if exist([base '_mask' ext],'file');  delete([base '_mask' ext]); end
if exist([base '_tet' ext],'file');  delete([base '_tet' ext]); end

resels=invol./fwhm.^(0:3);

if ~isempty(dfw)
   df_resid=dfw(1);
   df=dfw(2);
   alphar=1/2;
   dr=df_resid/df;
   biasr=ones(1,4);
   for D=1:3
      dv=df_resid-dr-(0:D-1);
      biasr(D+1)=exp(sum(gammaln(dv/2+alphar)-gammaln(dv/2)) ...
         +gammaln(df/2-D*alphar)-gammaln(df/2))*dr^(-D*alphar);
   end
   biasr
   resels=resels./biasr;
end
resels

return


Located near the confluence of Henson Creek and the Lake Fork of the Gunnison are these 3 Nice Lots with a View of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River right across the street. Perfect place for your mountain getaway. Property is zoned Tourist 1 so it can be used for multiple commercial enterprises as well as Residential. There is a total of 9 lots available and adjoins 3 more lots with a cabin on them. Buy the whole property and save $. See MLS #745464.


The National Diabetes Educator Program is conducted under the auspices of the Indian Association of Diabetes Educators (IADE) and Dr Mohan's Diabetes Education Academy (DMDEA). It was started in 2011 and trained scores of graduates in the art of diabetes education. There are a total of 10 learning modules on diabetes care. The topics covered including behavioural changes, pathophysiology and diagnosis, risk factors, medication, insulin, monitoring, diet, exercise, diabetes neuropathy and foot care, retinopathy, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and newer advances such as continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) and insulin pump. The classes are taken by endocrinologists, diabetologists and diabetes educators.
Providence Endocrine and Diabetes Specialty Centre successfully hosted the 2014 NDEP and the 2015 session is starting in June 2015.
Modules: 10 modules spread over 10 months with classes on Sunday morning. Classes will have training modules with multiple choice questions (MCQs), role play, home assignments, and one to one sessions with the trainer.


I have arrived back in Perth and have under a month to get everything organised for my third sea to summit adventure. The final mission before I return home is Mt Kosciuszko, which will take me from the coastal town of Lakes Entrance in Victoria through the bush into NSW and into Mt Kosciuszko national park. I am ecstatic to announce that my "manager" and good friend Ryan Pellett will be joining me on this next adventure. This means we will be able to document the whole journey and share this experience.
I have now been in Perth for five days and have been staying with friends Naomi and Hayden down the coast in south Mandurah. It had been 11 weeks since my last surf so naturally I have been frothing for the past four days surfing uncrowded two to three foot Avalon point. I can't explain how incredible it has been getting back out there, its food for the soul. Next week I am back to relief work at some local schools to gather a bit of money together as my bank account has been severely wounded.
It is a strange feeling being back to reality where prices for things are displayed, there is a rule or law for everything and strangers ignore each other. Although it is nice to be able to find exactly what I want, when I want it. This is an exiting time for sea to summit as there are many articles and publications coming out about Mt Kili and future exploits which I will keep the media page updated with the latest. Please feel free to share the stories and links as we are still a way off the $10,000 goal. I am happy to announce we have now raised over $2000 for the male mental health foundation, so thank you to all those who have contributed towards this.
– Movember, its coming up people! Get involved!


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Needs Clearing House in Greenwich: Possible Model for Connecticut Municipalities
By: greenwichfreepress | July 1, 2014
By Leslie Yager
With his German Shepherd Rudy in tow, Fred Camillo (R-Dist 151) sat down with Greenwich Free Press to share the story of the non-profit he started with his friend Joe Kaliko.
In the comfy family room at the Nathaniel Witherell Camillo recalled the genesis of Needs Clearing House, which came about during a chat with Kaliko a couple years ago. The idea was to match needs of people and charities with donors and businesses that might just be waiting to be asked.
As Camillo tells it, Kaliko made a simple suggestion. "Joe said, 'We should start something that would link up people with need and those who can provide.' So we started by helping the Alzheimer's program here at the Witherell."
Kaliko made the first of what would be many phone calls, reaching out to a local pharmacy who was happy to oblige.
'Then it went to sheets and blankets," Camillo continued. "That's how we thought it would stay, and we were happy to do that. But with $.5 Million worth of sheets – about 14,000 sheets – the idea grew. We asked Westy to donate space so we could keep it all there."
Then, Camillo said, Phil Brous read about the projects and offered his help. "He started connecting restaurants with shelters, so when they're throwing away food at the end of the day, which really is a horrible thing, it wouldn't go to waste."
Toward that end, Camillo said, "We connected with Community Plates. As long as the food gets there and the needs are met, we're happy to work with other non-profits."
Camillo said his group has also helped the Byram Volunteer Fire Department with funds as well as donated items. "We had a lot of things donated – furniture and things for volunteers' needs," Camillo said. "We connected with Mike Bocchino who led an effort to raise funds to donate to the company."
With their early success, Camillo and Kaliko realized it would be wise to get insurance and become a 501(c)3 so they can fund raise.
State Rep. John Shaban (R-135, Redding, Weston, Easton), who is also an attorney in Greenwich, not only agreed to be on the advisory board, but volunteered his time to help the group acquire 501(c)3 status and insurance.
Other advisory board members include State Senator Scott Frantz, John Esteeves and Nancy Coughlin of Neighbor-to-Neighbor.
Needs Clearing House is in final stages of gaining 501(c)3 status, thanks to Shaban. "We're doing it by the book and pulling together guidelines and regulations to abide by," Camillo said.
Asked if Needs Clearing House had any staff, Camillo chuckled. "There's no staff. A lot of non-profits, people ask 'What are your admin costs?' A lot of them are quite high. But ours are zero, because no one gets paid. But we're putting together a board and an advisory board."
Acknowledging that the surfeit of sheets goes against the group's mission of reacting to need, there are other projects on the horizon. "We're going to look to Stamford Animal Shelter and we're going to help Adopt-A-Dog, which he described as 'near and dear to our hearts.'
"Our goals are two-fold," Camillo said. "I would love to see this be in all 169 municipalities in Connecticut. It would make sure no one goes cold or hungry. It would also help out local governments, and by extension, state government because they won't always have to provide. Our mission is to get exposure to the fact that there are a lot of good-hearted people and businesses with the wherewithal to help, but are just never asked."
Needs Clearing House Comes through for Adopt-A-Dog. Again.
Just as this piece was set to print, Camillo forwarded more good news.
Leslie and Ashish Bhutani have donated $2,500 for construction of a new shed for Adopt-A-Dog. Aaron Stahl is donating the labor to build it.
Not long ago Needs Clearing House donated blankets and landscaping services to the animal shelter and sanctuary.
Camillo, a big fan of dogs himself, said he's not done yet. He's currently sourcing a leaf blower for the Adopt-A-Dog.
Anyone with inquiries about the non-profit should contact Camillo at [email protected], Kaliko at [email protected] or Brous at [email protected].
More information about Needs Clearing House is available on their website. Tel. 203-629-5555.
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Nathaniel Witherell in Receipt of $900K Bequest, one of Town-Owned Nursing Home's Largest Single Gifts
Board director Larry Simon noted that the funds may not take the place of the Town's regular appropriation and will be under the control of the Board of Directors.
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Cos Cob Library Proposal Hits a Snag in the Form of Alternate Proposal from the Community
An alternate plan alluded to during this week's P&Z meeting would not require any variances. But it hinges on the library purchasing 7 Suburban Ave and turning it into a parking lot.
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Patriots Foundation Honors Greenwich's Christine Lai of the Special Education Legal Fund
Christine Lai of Greenwich was selected as a 2022 Patriots Difference Maker of the Week for her commitment to Special Education Legal Fund. As part of this recognition, the Kraft family, the New England Patriots Foundation and Gillette will make a $5,000 donation to support the nonprofit.
Hot Chocolate in Byram Park to Coincide with Christmas Tree Recycling
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End of the Road for Needs Clearing House
"We especially want to thank our many supporters. We could not have done it without you. Thank you." – Joe Kaliko
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Sustainability Committee & Coffee For Good Present Free Talk: A Farmer's Perspective on Food and Climate Change
The Greenwich Sustainability Committee, in partnership with Coffee for Good, announce "A Farmer's Perspective on Food + Climate Change", the first Speaker Series of 2023. The event is free, and will be held at Coffee for Good on Tuesday, January 31 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.
Local Author Daisy Florin to Discuss Debut Novel, My Last Innocent Year, at Greenwich Library
Greenwich Library is pleased to welcome local writer Daisy Alpert Florin to its AuthorsLive series. Florin will discuss her debut novel, My Last Innocent Year, with author Samantha Greene Woodruff on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00pm, at Greenwich Library's Marx Family Black Box Theater.
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Over a month has passed since the Pawan Hans chopper crashed into the Arabian Sea near Bombay High, but the events leading up to the mishap are still a mystery since the authorities have not managed to decode the aircraft's black box yet. The black box, or the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) holds records of the last conversation between the deceased pilot and his missing co-pilot on the 14-seater helicopter.
mid-day had last reported last month that the black box was yet to be decoded because it had been damaged severely in the crash. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) decided that it would wait for a team from the helicopter manufacturer, Airbus (formerly Eurocopter) to read the data. There was further delay as the Airbus team's plans to travel to India were disrupted by the Paris attacks last month ('Black box still untouched, will be opened only next month', November 27).
The tape recorder has already been sent to France, where it will be followed by the Airbus team tomorrow. It is estimated that the box will require another 15 days for repairs. This is a major setback, as the information in it is crucial to piece together what happened before the crash.
"Decoding the DFDR is the most important step in understanding the reason behind the crash. Agencies prefer getting it decoded by the manufacturer. In this case too, the investigating agencies preferred not to take any risk and wait for the manufacturer to commence the process of decoding the black box," said a DGCA official close to the development.
Meanwhile, investigators are waiting for the forensic reports on a clump of flesh and hair they had found in the aircraft debris. The flesh is suspected to have come from the Captain E Samuel, who is still missing ('Flesh found in wreckage to be matched against DNA of missing pilot's daughter', mid-day, November 20). So far, Captain TK Guha's body has been found.
"The reports on the flesh sample are still awaited from the Kalina laboratory," said Balkrishna Gurav, the senior police inspector at Yellow Gate police station.


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Q: Draw edges connecting vertices that are arranged in a circle I would like to be able to draw lines (edges) between any two vertices within this circle of 10 vertices. I have been able to draw the vertices in the circle but I can't figure out how to draw the edges.
This is what I currently have:
\usepackage{tikz}
\usetikzlibrary{shapes.geometric, positioning, calc}
\tikzset{%
    mynode/.style={%
        circle, radius=2pt, draw=darkgray, fill=white
    }
}

\begin{tikzpicture}
    \node[minimum size=4cm, regular polygon, regular polygon sides=10, rotate=180] (epta) {};
        \foreach \x in {1,2,...,10}{%
    \node[mynode] at (epta.corner \x) (e\x) {};}
\end{tikzpicture}

If there are any suggestions on a better way to draw a graph with nodes and edges, please let me know. I am new to drawing on LaTeX so I don't know the best way.