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It's that time of the week again—roughly, to summarize all the best posts made in our Journals last week. Without further delay, here's the round up:
Infinite Loop
Although we didn't directly cover it last week on Infinite Loop, we were all very much excited about the new PowerBooks, PowerMacs, and the release of the new professional digital photo editing software, Aperture. Even though these announcements by Apple stole the spotlight last week, there were quite a few smaller bits of news that slipped under the radar and landed on the plates of our diligent Infinite Loop writers.
Almost predictably, with the announcement of the video 5G iPod last week, Apple scored another cover of Time Magazine. Jobs has been featured two or three times in the past few years and while this article focused a bit on the development process that went on behind the new iPod, it also gave some interesting insights into the general process of development that goes on at Apple. One of the other products that Apple launched last week, the video store on the iTMS, has been causing quite a stir in the advertisement industry. It seems that Apple's desire to sell television episodes sans the annoying commercials have got the guys in marketing questioning their long-term viability in the inevitable time-shifting, pay-for-content future:
"It's a great concern to advertisers," said Jason Maltby, co-president of national broadcast for media buyer Mindshare, part of WPP "Why spend a couple hundred thousand dollars for an ad unit on 'Desperate Housewives'? The value keeps eroding."
In other Apple news this past week, Apple Germany got a new managing director, Freddie Geier. Freddie's most recent work was as the CEO of Elgato which is most popular for its line of hardware and software solutions for getting analog and digital television into your Mac. Freddie has worked for Apple in the past and is returning to bring his leadership to the German wing of Apple. Whether or not this means a closer relationship between Apple and Elgato with regards to applications like Front Row remains to be seen.
Nobel Intent
Nobel Intent is our newest journal and the newest incarnation of the now defunct Science.Ars. Our science journal covers just about any topic in the realm of science. That includes biology, chemistry, physics, pharmacology, astronomy, and much, much more. This past week's topics have covered such varied topics as marijuana being good for the brain:
This week sees publication of a paper in JCI that looked at the effect of HU210, a CB1 receptor agonist, on neurons in the hippocampus and behaviour. Contrary to political wisdom, HU210 didn't cause damage to the nerve cells. Instead, it stimulated their proliferation (growth) both in cell culture and also following chronic administration (no pun intended) in vivo.
Other topics have included HIV ; more specifically, tracking the progression of the virus through the brain:
The amount of tissue destruction in the brain relates to CD4 levels in the body. (CD4+ cells are "helper" T-cells.) Anti-retroviral therapy doesn't seem to stop the destruction of brain cells because the brain is closed to ARV therapy: the blood-brain barrier prevents the drug molecules from entering the brain (which is actually probably a good thing).
Rian reported about "transparent" aluminum, or aluminum oxynitride, which is currently being tested by the United States Air Force:
The results are especially promising because as the "level of threat" is increased, the thickness only needs to be increased a few millimeters, which is a huge improvement over glass; adding additional layers greatly increases both thickness and weight. The material is highly scratch-resistant (unlike glass) which means that it will likely last longer on the battlefield because sand has no effect on the visibility through the material.
Other interesting articles have covered the avian flu, hurricane Wilma, and bioterror attacks. If you haven't started reading Nobel Intent yet, then I strongly suggest you do. Anyone with even a casual interest in the sciences will find something they enjoy!
Opposable Thumbs
It's been heating up in the gaming world as the release date for the Xbox 360 draws near. As early as next month, we'll all be playing PGR on our Xbox 360s powered by multiple PowerPC processors. With that buildup has come a number of posts in our gaming and gadget journal regarding a bunch of new information and exclusive glimpses of information about the new consoles that have been leaking out to the press.
John Carmack said last week that he feels that the Xbox 360's dev tools are "far and away the best," gamers anxious the get an early demo of the 360 rushed Wal-Marts this past week when information began circulating online that Microsoft would be installing a number of Xbox kiosks in the mega-stores around the country, and finally Ken opined on his complete lack of amusement with the latest crop of Xbox 360 viral marketing campaigns.
In non-360 news this past week, Ben wrote a short piece on why he votes for great video games with his money:
They deserve to have a hit, and every copy counts. In this case I'm taking some gaming dollars away from another game and giving them to Shadow. Just to support a game that's more art than anything else. While Ico was loved by critics no one bought it. I want to make sure I have a copy of Shadow on my shelf to say that "Yup, I like good games please make more."
Herschell continued his semi-regular series on DJ gadgetry, this week focusing on the new Vestax Controller One:
Things have changed. Vestax has not released a standard anything in a long time. Sure, tons of people still use vestax equipment in their primary setups, and I don't blame them. I still break out my '05' from time to time to get that nostalgic clickety-click and to gloss over that golden finish. No one sees a reason to upgrade to another Vestax product, because there's really no need to.
Finally, Elle wrote about a new PSP bundle called the Giga Pack that'll be hitting Europe his Winter:
Sony Europe has announced that it will be shipping a limited-edition PSP bundle just in time for Christmas (of course). To be called the Giga Pack, it looks like the only difference between it and the North American release PSP bundle is the 1GB memory stick and the stand.
You can only expect the news to get even more heated as the 360 launches and we get closer to the launch dates for the PS3 and Nintendo Revolution consoles. If you promise to keep reading and commenting on Opposable Thumbs, I can promise that our amazing writers won't let you down.
Ever wish you could get personal advice from some of the richest men in the world? Bill Gates and Richard Schulze (Best Buy's chairman) took the stage at a building dedication at the University of Thomas in Minnesota to drop pearls of wisdom:
Schulze also had advice for the students. He stressed the importance of paying closer attention to what customers want. You know what Cj wants Mr. Schulze? I want your employees to know what I'm talking about when I ask for a copy of Warcraft 3 Frozen Throne that isn't bundled with Blizzard's Warchest.
CJ pointed us to a list of 10 reasons Microsoft thinks you should upgrade to Exchange Server SP2:
1. Keep up to date with Direct Push Technology. It's easy for mobile workers to keep on top of issues with improved Exchange ActiveSync technology that automatically pushes Exchange Server data to mobile devices over HTTP and HTTPS. With SP2, synchronization has been extended to include more Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 properties, including Tasks.
And finally, Microsoft publicly alerted its users that a patch it had issued could cause problems on a very small number of server machines:
Microsoft says that the number of impacted customers is "limited" and has put up a knowledge base article detailing workarounds for XP, 2000 Server, and 2003 Server. eWeek lists the verified issues with the patch
John Siracusa published his comments about the new iPod video last week and his opinion is that Apple took the most cautious road possible when coming up with an update to their flagship product:
Ask yourself this. How could the new iPod have been more cautiously designed? Well, what if it didn't include any kind of video support at all? Wouldn't that have been even safer? No, not in a climate where video features have been seen as the next logical step for the iPod line for almost a year. Omitting video would have actually been "daring." Of course, there's a big overlap between "daring" and "stupid." Any way you look at it, every aspect of the new iPod plays it safe.
John's also got a little piece about what he thinks should find its way into the Intel-powered pro lineup:
As for the PowerBook cases, I have one deliciously hyphenated word for you: sub-notebook. Give it a wimpy processor if necessary (although I'm sure it'll still trounce today's woefully bus-crippled PowerBooks) but make it small, thin, and light. Or rather, add "er" to all of that: it must smaller, thinner, and lighter than all existing PowerBooks. If it really, really has to have a 1024×768 screen, then it had better be one tiny laptop. But if it's the same width and length as today's 12-inch, then it'd better be sporting some more pixels.
Ken's been tackling hard issues like Evolution and God:
Evolution does not, in any way shape or form, preclude the notion of a supreme being. At best, it precludes the notion of a very specific understanding of a supreme being's involvement in creation. The sooner we can establish what is and what is not at stake in these competing "theories," the sooner we can focus on the merits of the arguments rather than the red herring of evolution being necessarily exclusive of a supreme being.
The Big C has also has written about lighter issues such as Wikipedia's apparent quality control issues and finally, Hannibal is soliciting title suggestions for his new book.
Another wrap up is in the books! Join us back here next week for another installment of the weekly Journals.Ars roundup!


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Grey Denim Necktie
I made this necktie in a manner idiosyncratic to a tailor named H.A. Otter. It took me a number tries to understand his method of making a tie, which is practical, efficient, and elegant. His ties were not cut on the bias, they were cut with the weft (across the fabric's width), as are mine. The most interesting thing I discovered in the process of making it was that the tie's flare was actually a function of its manufacture.
While the pattern of this tie is influenced by the construction and design of Otter's neckties, its aesthetics and proportions are modern. Having a length of 55" and front width of 2.75", its overall dimensions were determined by what I feel is comfortable to wear. The square back of the tie utilizes the fabric's selvedge as a design element, an idea I borrowed (with great respect) from the makers of the Hill-Side neckties.
The fabric I used for this necktie is vintage Grey Denim and dates to the 1930s.


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Kenya, one of Africas more powerful economies, covers an area of 582,650km square with a population of over 43 million. Although made up of many diverse ethnic groups and tribes, Kenyans have a strong sense of national pride.
For a country of its size, Kenya packs a lot in: mountains and deserts, colourful tribal culture, beaches and coral reefs, and some of Africas best wildlife attractions. Stunning landscapes set the scene, from Kakamegas rainforests to Indian Ocean beaches by way of Mt Kenya National Park; the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara to searing deserts on the shores of the Jade Sea; with The Rift Valley, home to Hells Gate National Park, cleaving a massive gash through it all.
Nairobi is one of Africas major cities, the UNs fourth "World Centre" (headquarters for Africa and the Middle East), East Africas commercial, financial, media and NGO hub, and the safari capital of the world, with a population of between three and four million.
Nairobi came into being in May 1899, an artificial settlement created by Europeans at Mile 327 of the Uganda Railway. The bleak, partly swampy site was simply the spot where operations came to a halt while the engineers figured out their next move - getting the line up the steep slopes that lay ahead. The name came from the local Maasai word for the area, Enkare Nyarobi, "the place of cold water", though the spot itself was originally called Nakusontelon, "Beginning of all Beauty".
One of the major attractions in the City is the Nairobi National Park which has a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi city centre. The major wildlife attractions are the black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland and a diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Other attractions include the Ivory Burning Site Monument, Nairobi Safari Walk, the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the walking trails at hippo pools.
Some of the other popular places to visit while in Kenya are Masai Mara (Wildebeest Migration), Aberdare National Park; Amboseli National Park; Buffalo Springs National Reserve; Central Island; Chale Island; Chyulu Hills; Giraffe Centre, Nairobi; Hells Gate National Park; Lake Bogoria National Reserve; Lake Naivasha; Lake Nakuru; Meru National Park; Mount Kenya National Park; National Museum of Kenya, Nairobi; Samburu National Reserve; Shaba National Reserve; Tsavo East National Park; Tsavo West National Park. Visit http://www.magicalkenya.com/ to read more or contact the official tours and travel agent detailed in the Hotels section on this site.
CURRENCY - Kenya shilling (KES) currently about KES 101 : US$1
The Kenyan Shilling, denoted by KES, is the official currency of Kenya.
Credit cards may be used at many establishments and ATMs are widespread with majority of the machines accepting VISA and MasterCard. The machines are easily located at the airport, outside banks, at shopping malls and some petrol stations. For all your conversion rates refer to http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?From=KES&To=USD WEATHER: Nairobi has a mild temperate climate with dry winters and warm summers. At 1,795 metres (5,889 ft) above sea level, evenings may be cool, especially in June/July, when the temperature can drop to 10 °C (50 °F). The sunniest and warmest part of the year is from December to March, when temperatures average the mid-twenties during the day. The mean maximum temperature for this period is 24 °C (75 °F). As Nairobi is situated close to the equator, the differences between the seasons are minimal. The timing of sunrise and sunset varies little throughout the year for the same reason.
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS: The airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, is about 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the arrival time - traffic can be challenging) from the event venue and recommended hotels. Airport transfers are offered by private arragement with your travel agent or hotel if prior arrangement was made at an extra cost of about USD 25-35. Private taxis may charge approximately KES 2000/= to 4000/=. VISA INFORMATION:
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Bjorn Rebney knows top-10 fighters don't grow on trees, and it's even rarer to find such free agents coming off a victory.
But despite the availability of Nate Marquardt, the Bellator chairman and CEO said the former UFC middleweight title challenger won't be headed to his organization anytime soon.
As he today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com), Marquardt "just isn't a good fit" for the organization at this time.
While Rebney and matchmaker Sam Caplan traditionally shy away from signing UFC and Strikeforce castoffs (and focus on international recruiting), he knows Marquardt is in a unique situation. After being released from the UFC following issues with his testosterone-replacement therapy this past month, Marquardt (31-10-2) began talking to a few of the sport's big players for his next career move.
Rebney confirmed he and Marquardt, as well as the fighter's representatives, discussed the possibility of a Bellator deal. However, he declined to comment on the specifics of the discussions and wouldn't reveal the exact stumbling blocks. Admittedly, though, it was worth a shot.
"The reality is that it's not often that a top-10 guy is available … especially when he's coming off a win," Rebney said. "Nate's situation was pretty unique. It's an anomaly for a guy like that to become available, so we had discussions. But it just became pretty clear it wasn't the right fit."
As Marquardt has dealt with the public humiliation of his release, which came on the eve of UFC on Versus 4 and a would-be welterweight headliner with Rick Story, the former middleweight has had no shortage of challengers. Chief among them have been Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren and middleweight titleholder Hector Lombard.
"Some of the fighters that think they're so cool and tough by kicking a guy when he's down," Marquardt told MMAjunkie.com on Wednesday. "As far as my career, this has been one of the worst times of my life, and these guys are calling me a cheater and talking crap. I've taken note as to who those guys are, and I'm going to come for them. Eventually, I'll get them. I don't care if it's in a superfight or if they want to come down to my gym. I'll beat them up for free."
Unfortunately, it won't be in a Bellator cage. Rebney said he was open to the idea of "superfights" (a fancy term for "non-title fights" in Bellator's world) between Marquardt and Askren and/or Lombard. However, for Marquardt to get a shot at the belt, he would have had to win an eight-man tournament like everyone else.
Rebney said they discussed that possibility. In fact, Rebney said Marquardt was the consummate professional during their talks – "professional and genuine," he said – but that ultimately, "the fit between [Bellator and Marquardt] just wasn't there."
Rebney hasn't counted out the possibility of opening the talks again in the future. But right now, he said, the organization is engulfed in preparations for its remaining two "Summer Series" shows, as well as the September start of its 12-week fifth season, which features welterweight and middleweight tournaments that are already filled.
"We have so much going on right now … and we're pretty far down the process," he said. "If Nate had been available a few months back, maybe things would be different."
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Police in Connecticut say they arrested a man who pulled out a rifle-like BB gun as President Barack Obama's motorcade passed by him.
Authorities say the man was pacing back and forth and then pulled out the gun Monday as the motorcade went by in Bloomfield while returning to Bradley International Airport, after the president gave a speech on guncontrol at the University of Hartford.
Bloomfield police have not released the man's name or the charges against him.
Police say officers noticed the man acting suspiciously and took him into custody by force when he pulled out the gun.
The man is expected to be arraigned in Hartford Superior Court on Tuesday.


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NEWARK, N.J. (WPIX/CNN) - Even without the uniform on, people are calling a state trooper in New Jersey a hero, but she says she was in the right place at the right time.
Jean Jadro, 73, was given a second chance at life thanks to Trooper Cassandra Pugh.
"I feel like it was meant to be," Pugh said. "I was meant to be there."
Pugh was off-duty at the Prudential Center on Sunday for a Hugh Jackman concert. As she was leaving, she heard a commotion and cries for help.
Jadro, who was also at the concert, was lying on the ground in a second-floor bathroom, unconscious and not breathing.
"We determined she didn't have a pulse and we just sprang into action and started giving her chest compressions," Pugh said.
Pugh continued CPR on Jadro until paramedics arrived. After two AED shocks, Pugh said Jadro started to breathe again.
Paramedics took Jadro to a hospital where she has since been released. She is on her way to making a full recovery.
During the week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy personally called Pugh to thank her for the good work.
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Organic food
Related Terms
- Agro-toxins, antibiotics, biodynamic, bioengineered, community supported agriculture, CSA, food additives, food coloring, food labeling, free-range, genetically modified food, genetically modified organism, GMO, grass-fed, green labels, growth hormones, herbicides, holistic medicine, hormone-free, ionizing radiation, irradiation, living and raw food diet, living food diet, macrobiotic diet, Max Gerson, National Organic Program, natural food, NOP, nutrition, OFPA, organic, organic farming, Organic Foods Production Act, organophosphates, pesticides, raw food diet, rBGH, recombinant bovine growth hormone, sewage sludge fertilizers, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, USDA Organic, USDA organic label, USDA organic seal, vegan, vegan diet, veganism, vegetarian, vegetarian diet, vegetarianism, whole foods.
- One of the first proponents of eating organic food was Max Gerson, MD, who instructed his cancer patients to eat organic fruits and vegetables, starting in the 1920s. Interest in organic food dramatically increased in the 1960s, when several pesticides and fertilizers were found to be toxic to humans or animals. Third-party organic certification was first instituted in the 1970s by the some regional organic farming groups. Growers, consumers, and others in the agricultural industry began pushing for government-defined organic labeling in the 1980s.
- In the 1990s, the U.S. Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA), which required the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop national standards for organically produced agricultural products to assure consumers that products marketed as organic meet certain standards. The National Organic Program (NOP), part of the USDA's marketing service division, was created to fulfill the Organic Foods Production Act's directives. Neither the OFPA nor the NOP regulations address food safety or nutrition.
- In 2002, the USDA finalized its organic definition and inspection program, which was the most stringent in the world at that time. Since then, a few attempts to relax the guidelines have occurred, primarily in 2003 and 2005.
- According to the Organic Trade Association's 2006 Manufacturer Survey, the U.S. organic industry grew 17% overall to $14.6 billion in consumer sales in 2005: organic foods increased by 16.2% and represented $13.8 billion in consumer sales and non-food organic products increased 32.5% to total $744 million.
- Currently, in the United States, a product is considered "organic" if the food, the farm, handlers, and processors of that food all meet specific criteria from the USDA. Meat is organic if the animals do not receive any antibiotics or growth hormones and produce is considered organic if it was grown without most conventional pesticides or synthetic or sewage sludge-based fertilizers. Genetically modified (GMO) or bioengineered animals and crops are not allowed to be labeled organic, nor are products that have been ionized with radiation.
- Many people who choose to consume organic food vs. non-organic food do so because they believe that the food is more nutritious, contains fewer toxins from additives and pesticides, is more humane for livestock, and/or is more ecological.
- The USDA does not claim that organically produced food is safer or more nutritious than conventionally produced food.
- Currently, high quality studies supporting increased overall health for consumers of organic foods are lacking as are long-term safety studies. These studies are difficult to design and implement.
The below uses are based on tradition or scientific theories. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious and should be evaluated by a qualified health care professional.
- Many people choose to eat organically because they think that organic food is more nutritious or healthier. However, consumption of organic food is a controversial issue and high quality human research is lacking in this area. Specifically, claims of higher nutritional value and lower toxic contaminants in organic foods currently have little scientific evidence supporting pronounced benefits. Some studies have shown that organic food has a lower amount of pesticides, but research has not confirmed that lower amounts of pesticides are causally related to preventing certain diseases or conditions. In addition, some experts believe the importance of ingesting a well-balanced diet may overshadow the importance of organic vs. non-organic foods. Although the benefits or risks to the patient currently lack definitive scientific evidence, the positive impact of organic farming on sustainable agriculture is more promising.
- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), "Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled 'organic,' a Government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to the local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too."
- Only products meeting all USDA requirements may use the "USDA Organic" seal on their label. Use of the USDA organic seal is voluntary; however, knowingly labeling a non-organic food with the USDA organic seal can incur a $10,000 fine for each violation.
- According to the USDA, a product labeled as "100% organic" contains nothing nonorganic; a product labeled as "organic" must contain 95% or more organic ingredients; and a product labeled as "made with organic ingredients" contains 70-95% organic ingredients. If a product contains less than 70% organic ingredients, the word organic may only appear on the ingredient information panel.
- Products labeled "natural," "pesticide-free," "naturally grown," "free-range," or "hormone-free" are not necessarily organic.
Uses based on scientific evidence
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.
No available studies qualify for inclusion in the evidence table.
*Key to grades:
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use (it may not work);
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likely does not work).
For full grading rationale, click here.
Uses based on tradition or theory
The below uses are based on tradition or scientific theories. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified health care professional
Acne, allergies, Alzheimer's disease, anemia, antioxidant, arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), birth outcomes (birth defects), cancer, candidiasis (yeast infection), chemical sensitivities (environmental illness), chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, coronary heart disease, dental hygiene, depression, detoxification, diabetes, fetal development, fibromyalgia, food allergies, gynecology-related disorders (precocious puberty), headaches, heart disease (prevention), high blood pressure, hormonal disorders, immune system stimulation, infertility, irritable bowel, heavy metal/lead toxicity, leukemia, liver disease, lung cancer, lupus, lymphatic disorders, menstrual disorders, mental illness, mental performance, migraine headaches, multiple myeloma, multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms (prevention), neurodegenerative disorders (bovine spongiform encephalitis prevention), osteoporosis/osteopenia, pain, Parkinson's disease, pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), psoriasis (skin disease), scleroderma (autoimmune disease), skin disorders, stroke, thyroid disorders, toxicity (mercury), vitamin and nutrient deficiency.
Many complementary techniques are practiced by healthcare professionals with formal training, in accordance with the standards of national organizations. However, this is not universally the case, and adverse effects are possible. Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available.
- There is currently a lack of safety information on organic food conclusively due to insufficient human study. Organic food is generally assumed to be at least as safe as conventional foods.
- In the United States, the Department of Agriculture is responsible for defining and enforcing the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA).
- While organically grown foods may be lower in pesticide residues, there has been very little documentation of residue levels.
- Parasitic infection may occur by eating organic food imported from endemic areas of infection.
- This information is based on a professional level monograph edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com).
Selected References
Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to www.naturalstandard.com. Selected references are listed below.
- Barrett, JR. OP pesticides in children's bodies. Environmental Health Perspectives 2006 Feb;114(2):112.
- Bourn D, Prescott J. A comparison of the nutritional value, sensory qualities, and food safety of organically and conventionally produced foods. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2002;42(1):1-34.
- Holmboe-Ottesen G. [Better health with ecologic food?]. Tidsskr.Nor Laegeforen. 6-3-2004;124(11):1529-1531.
- Howard V. Organic food — the view of a medical toxico-pathologist. British Journal of Midwifery 2003 May; 11(5):272, 274-275.
- Kajiya T, Kuroda A, Hokonohara D, Tei C. Heart failure caused by hookworm infection possibly associated with organic food consumption. Intern Med 2006;45(13):827-9.
- Kopke U. Organic foods: do they have a role? Forum Nutr 2005;(57):62-72.
- Lu C, Toepel K, Irish R, et al. Organic diets significantly lower children's dietary exposure to organophosphorus pesticides. Environmental Health Perspectives 2006 Feb;114(2):260-263.
- Magkos F, Arvaniti F, Zampelas A. Organic food: nutritious food or food for thought? A review of the evidence. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2003;54(5):357-371.
- Magkos F, Arvaniti F, Zampelas A. Organic food: buying more safety or just peace of mind? A critical review of the literature. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2006;46(1):23-56.
- Newsome R. Organically grown foods: A scientific status summary by the Institute of Food Technologists' expert panel on food safety and nutrition. Food Technology 1990;44(12):123-130.
- Petrariu FD, Gavat V, Cozma AG. [Current issues regarding organic food]. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2005;109(4):866-870.
- Ryan, GL. Whole-Food Supplements: The Prenatal Vitamin Option. Birthkit 2005 Summer;46:3.
- Thompson J. Vitamins, minerals and supplements: part two. Community Pract. 2005;78(10):366-368.
- Williams CM. Nutritional quality of organic food: shades of grey or shades of green? Proc Nutr Soc 2002;61(1):19-24.
- Williams RM. Organic Food versus Conventional. Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients 2006 Jan; 270:26-28.
Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2014 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution prohibited. This monograph is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. You should consult with a qualified health care professional before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.


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The younger you are, the easier it is. But when you're older, it's tough! It happened to me: I learned fluent Spanish, then married an Italian. I got so confused, learning the new language, that now (not living with either on a daily basis) my language while visiting Spain/Mexico or Italy is quite laughable. But - they all understand me, so, hey! that's the point, eh?
It will come back to you when you immerse yourself in one language or the other, later. Meanwhile, take full opportunity of being able to learn a new language while you are there!


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(Pocket-lint) - Well, we have to admit that we didn't see this one coming. After more size alterations than a bride-to-be with an eating disorder, the official sequel to the Samsung Galaxy Tab is here - the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0).
Unveiled by the Korean company over in Prague at its 2012 European Forum, the Galaxy Tab 2's spec-sheet suggests a mid-level entrant from Sammy, rather than one to sit on the Galaxy Tab top table. And that's because it's rocking a (still more than capable) dual-core 1GHz processor rather than the 1.2GHz dual-core chip in the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus or the awesome 1.4GHz dual-core engine of the Galaxy Tab 7.7.
The display isn't one to rival Samsung's top models either; it's a 7-inch WSVGA (1024x600) PLS TFT one, so no Super AMOLED HD fun. However, it does have one USP to set it apart from the rest of the Galaxy Tab bunch - Android Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box.
Over at the Forum, Pocket-lint took the Android 4.0.3 machine for a spin and we have to say it performed brilliantly and we loved the new Hub Widget that lets you see all your Samsung digital content in one place, including the new Samsung Video Hub.
In terms of build quality, it feels very comfortable in the hand and has more in common with it's 10.1 and 8.9 cousins than it does with its predecessor thanks to the curved edges and shiny greyish back. And, despite it not being Super AMOLED, the display held up well under the bright lights of the Prague Congress Centre.
It packs a decent camera on the back (for a tablet); 3-megapixel with a VGA option on the front as well. There are going to be three size options (all 1GB of RAM) when it lands - 8, 16 and 32GB.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will hit the shops in March. A knowing smile from a Samsung rep indicated to Pocket-lint that they'll be more size options coming along soon after.


text: John Kuszewski wrote in to tell us about his cub scout hovercraft project, he writes – "Thanks for the hovercraft project in the Make podcast. My Cub Scout den of 8 third graders built them last night and had a great time! A variation we came up with–CubHoverBall! Four boys made hovercrafts with red balloons, four made theirs with silver balloons, and I made one with a blue balloon. Also made little hockey sticks out of bendy straws. Each team lines their hovercrafts along the long side of a table. Blue hovercraft is the ball, and starts in the middle. At the count of three, everyone opens their valves and starts tapping their hovercraft with their stick. The team that gets the blue hovercraft across their opponents' side gets a point. As you can imagine, it's a game that goes in ten-second fits of screaming excitement".


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My dad went over to the National Park to watch Na Huapala o Hawai`i Halau `o Ha`alelea under the direction of Kumu Hula Ha`alelea Kawaiae`a. Looks like it was a most wonderful event in the rain and misty ambience. Mahalo father for taking the pictures and sending me some. It lifts my spirits even though I wasn't there...
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Volcano Hula...
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- Anonymous said...
I have been enjoying the beauty of
your photo's of Kumu Raylene and her halau at the volcano..I belive you said your dad took the photo's.
I am wondering if I can get a copy of two of them to enlarge?
They have captured the essence of her.
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We are working on hosted blogs on another site... should be ready in about a week or so. Not sure what you mean by the 2nd question......
Costum blog making would be nice......
...and wow can I get a top100 forum my self for my top 100 site??? ops:
We are working on hosted blogs on another site... should be ready in about a week or so. Not sure what you mean by the 2nd question......
Well you guys have this forum here, so wouldn't it be nice if all gotop100 owners could also have a forum like this for there site 8)
This is a free top list host. Forum hosting is something we might look at in the future, but it would be on a different domain. There are lots of good free forum hosts out there right now
yes and I got one: http://s3.invisionfree.com/Renegade_SAS_clan/index.php
but It would be cool to have a forum like this that really was ment to be see like http://cnc.gotop100.com/forum that would be nice to have and the blog http://cnc.gotop100.com/blog that would be better promosion for the site to :twisted:
Sorry, but that is unlikely to happen. We do have blog hosting almost set up on a different domain. I'll announce it when it is ready to go.
Dave, a loyal member here! But when I saw who is doing the blogs on your domain, I have to say, WHOA. I was going to get one, but it appears the spammers got there before I did? Any news on restrictions? It is a good idea though. Kudos.
No worries - spammers tend to post 1 post and then forget about it. Old blogs that haven't been posted to get deleted after a while. They are not really hurting anyone as long as they are not posting anything against our terms.
Right now there are only a couple of them on there and I'm still deciding what to do about it. Other people are using it to post business opportunities and that's fine with me - where do I draw the line? Look at some of the big blog hosts like blogspot - 90% of it is spam. For now, as long as they are not posting anything against the terms I'll leave it and delete the unused blogs.
We need some more real bloggers on there though so that the most recent posts, etc on the index page are from real bloggers hint hint!
me a loyal member, ty sorry for inactive me I was sick for 1 month and vacation for 1 month big test and allot more but ince to be back


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Last night, I finished knitting the aqua sun hat for myself. The crown is a little high, so when I wear it, it sits a little high on my head. And the brim doesn't flair out quite as much as I might like, but it does give me a little shade. Looks a little silly if I put my hair up under the hat, but it's not too bad if I wear my hair long. Okay, it looks silly that way too. But I like it.
I think I'm going to go ahead and start a cuff-to-cuff cardigan using my Venedig and King Tut yarns. I am not going to buy Janice Rosema's pattern because I don't really need it; I have plenty of cuff-to-cuff cardigan patterns that I can adapt. And I'm not going to use the fluffy boucle or handspun yarn as accents that she has. I'm going to wing it and satisfy my urge to create. It should be a fun project. Also, I think I have enough yarn to make the log cabin squares in the front as pockets rather than the body of the sweater.
Janice Davey posed something on Facebook yesterday about broomstick lace. I have 3 or 4 broomstick lace frames that I've acquired in purchases of large lots of used knitting equipment at garage sales or on eBay. You know the kind of lot I mean, when somebody gathers up all the needles and hooks they inherited from Grandma or Aunt Ethel and sell them cheap. I don't do broomstick lace and would love to give the frames to someone who could use them, so I offered them to Janice, who seems excited to get them. I'm just as glad to get them into good hands. Looks like we'll be getting together on Monday.
And finally, Mom made it clear last weekend that she wants the next sweater I make her to be made of "fine" yarn. Fine as in good quality, as well as in dimension. I'm not a big fan of thin yarns, but I'm hoping that a good quality DK yarn is going to do the trick. I've been staring at a hank of yarn I got at Knit a Bit in Westfield during the first Garden State Yarn Crawl (2011). It's Classic Elite Yarns Provence in the Rose Garden color, a sort of brownish pink that fits into my mom's coral/salmon palate very well. But I only have one skein. I checked online, and Yarnmarket in Ohio, has plenty more that I can order — in a different dye lot. And I've checked on Ravelry, but nobody there has a lot of it in their stash to sell. I found a few people with 2 or 3 skeins and a couple of people with one skein. Again, all of them have different dye lots than me, but the price is considerably lower.
I was getting excited about getting all the skeins on Ravely and putting them together, knitting one row with one dye lot and one row with another to blend them all. And then I asked myself if I really wanted to spend the money to do this. I don't. I am having such a good time knitting up stash this summer. I don't want to spend more money.
So I am going to show Mom the Classic Elite Provence and also the skein of Classic Cotton I bought on my jaunt to Bergen County with Arlene, Sharon and Rachel last Monday. They are both the same weight, and probably a sweater in either yarn would come out at the same price. But the colors are different. The Provence color is more muted, and I think Mom will like it better, but let's see what she says. She may want yarn even thinner. And if she does, she's going to have a long wait. But if either yarn excites her, I may ask her if she wants to pay for the yarn for a sweater. And if she doesn't, I'll budget for it when I can. Right now, I have plenty of yarn to keep me busy for the summer and beyond.


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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma safety Tony Jefferson and receiver Kenny Stills plan to enter the NFL draft and skip their final season in college.
Coach Bob Stoops said Monday that the Sooners wish Jefferson and Stills the best in the NFL.
Jefferson was a second-team All-American this season after leading Oklahoma with 119 tackles. He also had two interceptions. Stills was the team's leading receiver with 82 catches for 959 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Oklahoma's season ended Friday night with a 41-13 loss to Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl.


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As vehicles incorporate higher numbers of computers and electronic components, the issue of upgrading, updating or replacing software gains importance; companies are now aiming at updating these software wirelessly, taking advantage of the newly connected side of cars.
Symphony Teleca Corporation (STC) and Movimento are two such companies. They announced both will offer a cost-efficient and secure platform for Over-the-Air (OTA) ECU delta software updates and cloud-based Vehicle Relationship Management (VRM).
They declared in a press release the combination of these industry-leading technologies provides the fastest track to market for auto OEMs requiring a fully managed VRM solution.
STC and Movimento explained configuring and managing the surging amounts of complex in-vehicle systems and software has emerged as one of the top challenges in the automotive industry today. Modern vehicles use an excess of 100 million lines of code included in over 30 unique controllers. As the great majority of driving experience advancements are now software-based, automotive OEMs are increasingly looking for integrated, cloud-based, sustainable and scalable solutions for software configuration management.
STC's InSight Connect VRM is described as a comprehensive end-to-end vehicle relationship management solution that provides automotive grade, reliable, cost-effective, Over-the-Air software management, diagnostics, monitoring and analytics capabilities.
"The connected car revolution is happening right now and the need to keep the car software up-to-date is more critical than ever. It reduces recall and warranty costs and enables tailored software updates to any vehicle. Integrating our award-winning InSight Connect VRM cloud services platform with Movimento's industry-leading technology and process for in-car ECU software updates is a logical step in maximizing the value we jointly bring to the automotive market," said Robert Kempf, Vice President Marketing & Technology and Head of Connected Services, Symphony Teleca. "Together we deliver the most comprehensive VRM solution to the automotive industry that both supports remote software updates for arbitrary vehicle ECUs and promotes advanced telematics, diagnostics and analytics functionality."
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Needing to trim their roster to 75 players by Tuesday' 4 p.m. deadline, the Ravens wasted no time Sunday by parting ways with 12 players including veteran tight end Visanthe Shiancoe and offensive lineman Ramon Harewood.
The timing of the decision to part with Shiancoe is a strong indication that starting tight end Ed Dickson is making strong progress after making his return to the practice field on a limited basis last week. Dickson suffered a partially-torn hamstring on Aug. 4, prompting the Ravens to sign veteran tight end Dallas Clark to improve their depth. Shiancoe had struggled to catch the ball consistently despite a strong performance in the third preseason game, and the Ravens will apparently go with a more blocking-minded third tight end in veteran Billy Bajema or rookie Matt Furstenburg.
Harewood began the 2012 season as the Ravens starting left guard on the offensive line before falling out of favor and spending much of the season on the game-day inactive list. A restricted free agent this past offseason, he wasn't offered a tender but instead re-signed on a one-year contract that included a reported $320,000 signing bonus.
Other cuts included wide receiver Tommy Streeter, running back Damien Berry, wide receiver Rashaad Carter, guard Jack Cornell, linebacker Bryan Hall, tackle David Mims, cornerback Moe Lee, defensive end Will Pericak, linebacker Meshak Williams, and wide receiver Gerrard Sheppard of Towson.
Hall shed upwards of 50 pounds this offseason after converting from defensive tackle. Originally an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas State, Hall spent his rookie season as a member of the Ravens' practice squad in 2011 before making the 53-man roster as a defensive tackle last season. He was active for five regular-season games last year, collecting three tackles.
Streeter, a sixth-round pick in the 2012 draft, spent his rookie season on injured reserve with foot injury but never showed enough ability in practice to suggest he could be an NFL wideout and had fallen behind the likes of rookies Marlon Brown and Aaron Mellette on the depth chart.
The Ravens also placed linebacker Adrian Hamilton on injured reserve with a wrist injury, which is beneficial to their roster crunch at the linebacker position.
Baltimore announced the signing of quarterback Dayne Crist, which is nothing more than depth for Thursday's preseason finale after backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor left the Carolina game to be evaluated for a possible concussion. Third-string quarterback Caleb Hanie and potentially Crist figure to receive extensive action against the St. Louis Rams.
Despite Tuesday being the deadline to go from 90 to 75, many teams will release select veterans a few days earlier than that to allow them to potentially catch on with another team. Baltimore released veteran cornerback Chris Johnson early last week.
Following Sunday's announcements, the Ravens have 77 players on their preseason roster and will have to make a couple more moves, but those shouldn't be surprising with offensive lineman Ryan Jensen, defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore, linebacker Jameel McClain, and tight end Dennis Pitta all dealing with long-term injuries at the moment.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Exclusive: AIG Was Responsible For The Banks' January & February Profitability
Posted by Tyler Durden at 6:35 PM
Zero Hedge is rarely speechless, but after receiving this email from a correlation desk trader, we simply had to hold a moment of silence for the phenomenal scam that continues unabated in the financial markets, and now has the full oversight and blessing of the U.S. government, which in turns keeps on duping U.S. taxpayers into believing everything is good.
I present the insider perspective of trader Lou (who wishes to remain anonymous) in its entirety:
"AIG-FP accumulated thousands of trades over the years, all essentially consisted of selling default protection. This was done via a number of structures with really only one criteria - rated at least AA- (if it fit these criteria all OK - as far as I could tell credit assessment was completely outsourced to the rating agencies).
Main products they took on were always levered credit risk, credit-linked notes (collateral and CDS both had to be at least AA-, no joint probability stuff) and AAA or super senior portfolio swaps. Portfolio swaps were either corporate synthetic CDO or asset backed, effectively sub-prime wraps (as per news stories regarding GS and DB).
Credit linked notes are done through single-name CDS desks and a cash desk (for the note collateral) and the portfolio swaps are done through the correlation desk. These trades were done is almost every jurisdiction - wherever AIG had an office they had IB salespeople covering them.
Correlation desks just back their risk out via the single names desks - the correlation desk manages the delta/gamma according to their correlation model. So correlation desks carry model risk but very little market risk.
I was mostly involved in the corporate synthetic CDO side.
During Jan/Feb AIG would call up and just ask for complete unwind prices from the credit desk in the relevant jurisdiction. These were not single deal unwinds as are typically more price transparent - these were whole portfolio unwinds. The size of these unwinds were enormous, the quotes I have heard were "we have never done as big or as profitable trades - ever".
As these trades are unwound, the correlation desk needs to unwind the single name risk through the single name desks - effectively the AIG-FP unwinds caused massive single name protection buying. This caused single name credit to massively underperform equities - run a chart from say last September to current of say S&P 500 and Itraxx - credit has underperformed massively. This is largely due to AIG-FP unwinds.
I can only guess/extrapolate what sort of PnL this put into the major global banks (both correlation and single names desks) during this period. Allowing for significant reserve release and trade PnL, I think for the big correlation players this could have easily been US$1-2bn per bank in this period."
For those to whom this is merely a lot of mumbo-jumbo, let me explain in layman's terms:
AIG, knowing it would need to ask for much more capital from the Treasury imminently, decided to throw in the towel, and gifted major bank counter-parties with trades which were egregiously profitable to the banks, and even more egregiously money losing to the U.S. taxpayers, who had to dump more and more cash into AIG, without having the U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner disclose the real extent of this, for lack of a better word, fraudulent scam.
In simple terms think of it as an auto dealer, which knows that U.S. taxpayers will provide for an infinite amount of money to fund its ongoing sales of horrendous vehicles (think Pontiac Azteks): the company decides to sell all the cars currently in contract, to lessors at far below the amortized market value, thereby generating huge profits for these lessors, as these turn around and sell the cars at a major profit, funded exclusively by U.S. taxpayers (readers should feel free to provide more gripping allegories).
What this all means is that the statements by major banks, i.e. JPM, Citi, and BofA, regarding abnormal profitability in January and February were true, however these profits were a) one-time in nature due to wholesale unwinds of AIG portfolios, b) entirely at the expense of AIG, and thus taxpayers, c) executed with Tim Geithner's (and thus the administration's) full knowledge and intent, d) were basically a transfer of money from taxpayers to banks (in yet another form) using AIG as an intermediary.
For banks to proclaim their profitability in January and February is about as close to criminal hypocrisy as is possible. And again, the taxpayers fund this "one time profit", which causes a market rally, thus allowing the banks to promptly turn around and start selling more expensive equity (soon coming to a prospectus near you), also funded by taxpayers' money flows into the market. If the administration is truly aware of all these events (and if Zero Hedge knows about it, it is safe to say Tim Geithner also got the memo), then the potential fallout would be staggering once this information makes the light of day.
And here I didn't think anyone could be worse than Hank Paulson, but Tim Geithner is definitely trying to out Pigman Paulson which is saying a ton. Geither was flat out lying this morning during an interview with George Stephanopoulos, it was so flagrant and disgusting that I had to just walk away from the computer this morning when I read it:
'This Week' Transcript: Timothy Geithner
STEPHANOPOULOS: And some are saying you should go back and recoup on another, much bigger issue having to do with AIG, and that's all the payments they made to their so-called counterparties. Let me show our viewers who got the money from AIG after they got a government bailout -- $13 billion to Goldman Sachs; $12 billion to Bank of America; more than $30 billion to a series of foreign banks. That has upset a lot of members of Congress. Elijah Cummings and 26 other members of Congress have written a letter saying they want to know why an attempt wasn't made to renegotiate.
Let me read exactly what they said. "Was any attempt made to renegotiate and close out these contracts with haircuts? If not, why not? What was the benefit of the decision to pay 100 percent of face value to the American taxpayers who provided the bailout funds, and how did it support the goal of ensuring the stability of the economic system?"
Now, Goldman Sachs, for example. Their chief financial officer said he had no material economic exposure to AIG. So why weren't they forced to take a discount?
GEITHNER: George, we came into this crisis as a country without the tools necessary to contain the damage of a financial crisis like this. In a case of a large, complex institution like AIG, the government has no ability, had no meaningful ability to come in early to help contain the fire, contain the damage, prevent the spread of that fire. Restructure the firm, change contracts where necessary, and helped make sure that the financial system gets through this...
STEPHANOPOULOS: But it would have been the right thing to do, right?
GEITHNER: If we had the legal authority, that's what we would have done. But without that legal authority, we had no good choices. We were caught between these terrible choices of letting Lehman fail -- and you saw the catastrophic damage that caused to the financial system -- or coming in and putting huge amounts of taxpayer dollars at risk, like we did at AIG, to keep the thing going, unwind it slowly at less damage to the ultimate economy and taxpayer.
STEPHANOPOULOS: So how about now, Goldman Sachs is taking other government money. They got this $13 billion whole from AIG. Congressman Brad Sherman and others have said, they should give that $13 billion back.
GEITHNER: George, the important thing is, we have no legal ability now. That's why I went to Congress last week, to propose a broad change in resolution authority so that we have the capacity to do what we do with banks now.
STEPHANOPOULOS: But wouldn't it be the right thing for Goldman?
GEITHNER: To give that money back?
STEPHANOPOULOS: Uh-huh.
GEITHNER: Look, again, the government of the United States in a situation like this has to make sure that we're containing the damage that might come from default by a major complex financial institution. We need better legal authority to do that, did not have that authority coming into this crisis. It's a tragic...
STEPHANOPOULOS: So nothing to be done looking back, but going forward, that's exactly the authority you would want.
GEITHNER: Absolutely. Our obligation now, again, is to defuse and help unwind this deeply complicated problem that AIG presents. But we want to work with the Congress to put in place stronger tools, stronger resolution authority, so the government can come in more quickly, earlier, before things have passed the point of no return, contain the damage, prevent the fire from spreading, restructure the firm, have it emerge stronger, at less risk to the taxpayer. That's what we need. We should have had this before this crisis, but we didn't. But we need to move quickly now.
I can't believe what I'm seeing. Prison would be too good for all these TRAITORS. They better start showing American Idol seven days a week or else the people are going to wake up soon…


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Voters thanked
To the Editor:
With the 2012 election over, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the thousands of voters in Strafford County who cast a vote in support of my becoming the next sheriff. Furthermore, the support I received from family and friends, both old and new, was simply incredible and appreciated more than words can say.
I thank Joe DiGregorio, for running a spirited campaign that assisted in preparing me for what I am sure will be a very challenging and rewarding job. I look forward to serving the people of Strafford County alongside the capable staff already in place at the County Sheriff's Office and pledge to serve with honor, passion, and enthusiasm in cooperation with the larger law enforcement family of the state and region.
David G. Dubois
Fred Leonard thanks voters
To the Editor
First and foremost I want to thank everyone who supported me with their vote on November 6th. I truly appreciate your consideration and trust. While I was not reelected, I'm satisfied that I stuck to my principles and did what I thought was in the best interests of the people I served.
Tuesday's election results signaled to me that we have reached a point in our nation's existence where most people fundamentally believe they cannot survive and prosper without government and government assistance and programs. I'm not talking about functions such as the military, public safety, road infrastructure, etc. I'm referring to long term public assistance (food, housing, cell phones, cars, etc.), small business loans, higher education grants and subsidized student loans and on and on and on.
Along with unfathomable nation debt, we also have tens of trillions of dollars of unfunded liabilities in Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare in addition to public employee retirement systems that are on an unsustainable path. To think all we need to do is simply tax the rich more or just ignore these realities and our problems will be solved has lead us over the edge. To be clear we've been on this path for the past twelve years and the responsibility for this insanity is spread across political party and ideological boundaries. This is precisely what makes these problems more troubling because no matter who we elect, there's a special interest group waiting to corrupt our elected leaders into doing their will.
For a long time I've believed we had the capability to do better. I thought all it took was the political will to make changes that would lead to a more accountable and efficient government. Instead, along with you, I've witnessed a system and a process that's been in steady decline for a long time. Campaigns have become polarizing, poisonous and so personal they do little to help voters determine who's the best person to address the issues most concerning to them.
I hope and pray our country has not slipped into the abyss, but when the people riding in the cart outnumber the people pulling the cart, something's wrong!
Fred Leonard
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To the Editor:
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After a competitive national nomination period, now it is time for our community to show its support. Help local Tri City Christian Academy win up to $50,000 by casting votes starting Nov. 12!
From Nov. 12 through Dec. 19, adults and children 13 and older can visit www.PowerABrightFuture.com to vote once a day for the program they believe is most deserving of a grant. Neighbors, friends and family can also vote for their favorite school right from their phones via text message — (message and data rates may apply). Send the text to 95248 with a message that says 2275pbf.
The program that receives the highest number of votes will be awarded the $50,000 grand-prize grant, and the next top vote-getters in the Play, Create and Explore categories respectively will each be awarded a $25,000 grant. Clorox's judging panel, will select three additional lucky schools, one in each category, to win a $25,000 judge's choice grant.
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I encourage you to visit www.PowerABrightFuture.com for more details and official rules. I can also put touch base with you to provide firsthand information on our story and how the grant will impact the students. Are you interested in scheduling an interview?
Kelly Hearn
On behalf of Tri City Christian Academy
A special thank you
To the Editor:
I want to express a special thank you for all who voted on Nov. 6. I especially want to thank those who voted for President Obama and our new Democratic leadership in New Hampshire. My heart goes out in such appreciation for those who showed trust in me and voted for me in the election.
I will continue to work for Strafford County, at the state level, through my positions on the State Council on Aging, State Mental Health Planning Council, as a member of the stakeholder group for the state $26.43 million grant to revamp community services for those who need long term care, and the State Council for Special Education, through the Department of Education. I will continue to teach re-entry skills and attitudes to incarcerated persons, with the goal of successful reentry into society and family life.
I will continue to be available to serve as needed. You may see me again…next elections, maybe running for a county office…we will see.
With sincere gratitude,
Candace Cole-McCrea
'Small Government'
To the Editor:
I declare that the late former President Ronald Reagan's notion: "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem" is a false argument.
A well-respected predecessor of President Reagan once described our government as that of a "Government of the People, by the People, for the People." If one accepts that premise, then one should also believe that Reagan, and all the other GOP politicians that have worn out Reagan's mantra, are labeling We, the 300 million citizens, the problem.
I submit that the real problems are: the election of leaders that claim to have a disdain for government and Washington; obscene money and special interests that infiltrate politics and control our elections; greed; corruption; self-servitude; lust for power; and a greatly distracted voting citizenry.
James Madison, the "Father of our Constitution," perfectly summed up the need for government declaring, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary." Of course, we must also be wary, as Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (who knew a non-angel) suggested, "Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac."
Government, with qualified and just leaders, is entrusted with the important role of laying down the foundation for the private. Good government, as evidenced frequently in recent times under the Obama Administration (see Hurricane Sandy), protects and empowers all citizens equally via the provision of public resources (i.e. roads; public schools; national defense; healthcare; public safety; protection from natural disasters; clean food, water and air).
We need to remain vigilant of the right wing politicians who decry "big government." "Small government" is simply the Right's euphemism for total private/corporate government and dismantling of our public in favor of consolidated power and profits for the well connected. Furthermore, despite their supposed contempt for government these same individuals have no problems embracing the power, benefits, and privilege of their elected position.
We should insist that individuals popping off about 'big government" just get out of politics and stay out of the way of good government. I also recommend that Reagan's mantra be modified to read, "Bad government is never the solution to our problem; bad government, regardless of size, (with bad leaders) will always be the problem."
Wayne H. Merritt
Thanks for the support
To the Editor:
I want to thank the voters of Strafford County for electing me to the post of Register of Deeds. I appreciate the trust being placed in me to carry out the duties of overseeing this critical office, which I intend to do with great care and diligence. I look forward to working with the dedicated staff at the registry and to serving the citizens of Strafford County in this new capacity.
As your Register of Deeds, I am committed to ensuring that the Registry continues to address the needs of the community while carrying out its function as the land records repository for the county. If you have any questions or suggestions during the transition, please call my office at (603) 664-5155. Thank you again for your support.
Dennis Vachon
Looking Glass reflection
To the Editor
Let's hear it for Obama's re-election:
"O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
(We) chortle in (our) joy!"
Jane Wingate
Letters to the Editor — November 15, 2012
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Marlins squander scoring chances in loss to Bucs
Alvarez delivers quality seven-inning start but lineup strands 11
PITTSBURGH -- At last, the Marlins manufactured a few runs. But it was the scoring chances they let slip away that proved costly.
Given an opening to rally, the Pirates capitalized -- and celebrated -- in walk-off fashion.
Josh Harrison became the hero, leading off the ninth inning with a pinch-hit home run that lifted the Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Marlins, who have now dropped three straight.
"When you're on the road, the momentum can turn on you in a heartbeat," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "This is a tough place to play, and a tough place to win a ballgame. When you get an opportunity to add on runs, you've got to do it. These guys have a lot of weapons. They've got guys on the bench who can hit. They have a lot of different guys they can run at you. Tonight, we had some chances to score. It didn't happen. That's the way it goes."
Miami fell to 15-24 all-time at PNC Park, including four straight stemming back to 2012.
Mike Dunn, who worked out of a bases-loaded, no-out situation in the eighth inning, entered for the ninth. Pittsburgh pinch-hit Harrison for Garrett Jones. Manager Clint Hurdle's decision clicked perfectly, as Harrison had just enough to clear the wall in right-center.
"I knew I was leading off the inning, so I tried to get a good pitch," Harrison said. "I faced him in Miami, had a pretty good idea what he throws. Wanted to be aggressive but within the zone. Got a good pitch to hit and got a good swing on it."
Off the bat, Dunn initially thought the ball may not have the height to clear the fence.
"I didn't think it was going to be high enough. But it carried. Home run," Dunn said. "When [Harrison] fouled off that 0-1 pitch, it looked like his whole approach was away, going to right field. I shook to a fastball in. I thought I could get one in on him, because it looked like he was looking for a fastball away.
"I made a mistake pitch, belt-high on the outside corner. That's what happens. You hope for those to be foul balls. It just didn't work out tonight."
For Miami, it was a frustrating finale in a game there were plenty of chances to break open.
Missed chances underscored the entire night, and the seventh inning was more of the same. Miami loaded the bases off Vin Mazzaro, assisted by Pedro Alvarez's two-out throwing error that allowed Jake Marisnick to reach. The threat fizzled when Jeff Mathis lifted a routine fly ball to left field, capping a full-count showdown.
The Marlins had their turn to frustrate the Pirates in the eighth inning. Dunn inherited the bases-loaded situation from Chad Qualls, but struck out Pedro Alvarez, and got Russell Martin to tap into a 6-4-3 double play.
"Coming in with the bases loaded, no outs, I was looking for a punchout, and then hoping for a double play, or another punchout," Dunn said. "It just happened to work out for us in the eighth inning. But you've got to stay focused. I knew I was going out for the ninth, unless we scored."
Harrison's homer turned out to be the defining play, but the storyline for Miami was again the same old story -- not enough offense.
The Marlins stranded 11 on base and were 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position on a night they collected 11 hits.
Lack of run support has been a storyline all season, and the Marlins are now 13-60 in games where they score three or fewer runs.
"The mark of a good team is to close, and finish out those games that are close and late," third baseman Ed Lucas said. "We'll get there. But again, you've got to take the positives from these types of games."
Miami claimed a three-run lead in the top of the third inning, but its fortunes deteriorated from that point.
Henderson Alvarez had a productive night, posting his fifth straight quality start, but he wasn't involved in the decision. The right-hander yielded three runs in seven innings, and struck out six.
The 23-year-old also collected his first big league RBI.
The Marlins were looking to defeat All-Star left-hander Jeff Locke for the second time in two weeks. Early on, they were in position, grabbing an early three-run lead, that disappeared in the third inning.
Locke settled for a no-decision, giving up three runs on nine hits with three walks and four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.
Blanked for the 13th time of the season on Sunday, the Marlins entered their series opener at Pittsburgh looking for some offensive spark.
They were able to break through for a run in the second inning on Alvarez's sacrifice fly to center.
The run also snapped the club's scoreless-innings drought at 10 innings.
In the third inning, the Marlins tacked on two more runs RBI singles from Logan Morrison, who narrowly missed a homer as his drive to right clanked high off the wall, and Donovan Solano, who added a run-scoring single.
In the third inning, the Pirates responded with three runs, on a string of three straight two-out hits. Neil Walker, with a man on, singled to right with two outs. Andrew McCutchen blasted a two-run double to deep center, and Pedro Alvarez's RBI triple tied the game at 3.
"I just get so tired just talking about the same stuff," Redmond said. "We've played that game I don't know how many times this season. We had lots of opportunities to score runs. We just couldn't get that hit to kind of give us a little breathing room."


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I just adore the mix of aqua, red and white.
So I shopped the house to find items to plug up there:
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On the counter I've got some vintage tins which actually instead of holding sugar & coffee hold bubble gum & puppy treats.


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There are plenty of reasons to love the 2014 New England Revolution.
For starters, the club's roster is littered with some of the most exciting young talent in MLS. Diego Fagundez, who finished fifth on the league's scoring chart last season with 13 goals and seven assists, just turned 19 years old. Kelyn Rowe (seven goals and eight assists in 2013) is garnering consideration as a dark horse MVP candidate at 22 years old. And folks are discussing when 21-year-old defender Andrew Farrell is going to get his first look with the U.S. National Team.
Scott Caldwell is 22 years old, as are rookies Steve Neumann and Patrick Mullins. Teal Bunbury (24) and Lee Nguyen (27) are considered the veterans of New England's attacking corps, despite still being in their mid-20s. This is a team – already an experienced playoff side, mind you – on the rise.
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But there's more to this New England Revolution squad than creative attackers and resolute defenders. It's something else entirely which has me cheering hard for this team to succeed; something personal.
As I sat next to Bunbury on a flight from Tucson to Dallas this past weekend, I was immediately struck by his genuine nature. He wasn't just cordial; he was pleasant. Basically, he's just a good dude.
And I started to think about all the "good dudes" on the Revolution's roster. There was the conversation I'd had with Mullins while heading through security at the airport. A quick chat with Neumann and Alec Sundly while taking the tram to our connection in Dallas. The banter with Fagundez and Stephen McCarthy, the duo I sat between on the flight from Dallas to Boston. The list goes on.
Scanning the club's roster in my head, I realized pretty quickly that the 2014 New England Revolution is chock full of guys who are incredibly easy to support. These are guys you want to see succeed. Guys you can be proud to cheer on. And for me, that makes supporting the Revs even more fulfilling.
I realize many fans don't get to know the players on a personal level, but we'll do everything we can this season to bring you the personality behind this team, because to know these guys is to love them. Supporting a club is fun, but supporting the people is special.
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