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Mindy Kaling was stunning in a custom-made azure gown at Saturday's Costume Designers Guild Awards.
Her sheath of choice was a one-shouldered, lace and blue-hued confection from costume designer Salvador Perez Jr., who also happens to be the president of the Costume Designers Guild.
Earlier this month, "The Mindy Project" star and creator shared the nascence of the gown with a sneak peek at its muslin incarnation.
"My costume designer Sal Perez is the president of the Costume Designers Guild and he is designing a gown for me for their awards," the 34-year-old captioned a snapshot.
"First he fits me with a version of the gown in white muslin, which Sivorn is measuring. This is one of the best parts of my job."
Perez dubbed his model a "#diva" -- in the best sense of the word -- when he shared a picture of them on the red carpet at the show.
"I wanted something colorful and dramatic," Perez told People. "I showed her some sketches and she selected one. Before I was a costume designer, I ran costume workrooms for movies, so designing and making clothes is second nature to me."
"Salvador had a vision and I was just excited to be part of it — I trust him implicitly," Kaling told the magazine. "The color, the silhouette, the train, it's all decadence and drama, cut in the most flattering shape. It felt like I was getting married, so much attention was paid to me looking my absolute best. When you have a gown custom-fit to you, there's not the hell of trying on dresses and your ego getting hurt because it doesn't fit in certain places."
Kaling was sure to give Perez's CDG president's letter a shout-out on social media.
The funnywoman also shared a snapshot of herself with Barinholtz at the awards show and cheekily captioned it with, "Beautiful interracial couple moments at awards show."
Kaling and Perez also got props from "Hunger Games" actress Elizbeth Banks, who plays Capitol fashionista Effie Trinket in the fantasy films.
"I loved your Sal Perez dress last night - congrats to you both for killing it," Banks tweeted at the pair.
"thanks Liz!" Kaling replied, "I can't wait to see @MrSalPerez's new Bella looks for the sequel!!!"
The night's big winners included Patricia Norris for "12 Years a Slave," Suzy Benzinger for "Blue Jasmine" and Trish Summerville for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" in film, according to All the Rage. In television, awards went to Ellen Mirojnick for "Behind the Candelabra," Caroline McCall for "Downton Abbey" and Tom Broecker for "House of Cards."
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Elton John Concerned for Lady Gaga's Health
Elton John, who just endured a health scare of his own that required hospitalization and canceling of gigs, has spoken about his concern for Lady Gaga's health. What a concerned friend Sir Elton is, and he has every right to be. Mama Monster is the godmother of his son, Zachary.
The Rocket Man told The Guardian Weekend (quotes courtesy of Contact Music) that "I look at Gaga and I think, 'How does she do it?' I talk to her mum and dad about it. They worry."
Well of course Ma and Pa Germanotta worry about their daughter, recently christened the most popular global celebrity on the planet by a social media stat service. Gaga is touring the world on her massive Born This Way Ball tour and it's taking a toll on her overall well-being.
The fact that she gives everything to her little monsters and puts 110 percent into her performances, often at a cost to herself, is something Gaga prides herself on and wears like a badge of honor. A gold-plated, leather-studded, diamond-encrusted, incredibly fashionable badge of honor, mind you!
Elton continued, "She is frail, and she doesn't eat when she should do, and she's a girl, and it's tougher for a girl. She works really hard. She will be in Denmark one night and Saudi Arabia the next. I know how tiny she is and I do worry about her, yes."
Aw, isn't that sweet? Elton is just expressing normal concerns, since pop stars tend to put fans and work first, in the ultimate sacrifice. Gaga is no exception.
We all hope Gaga eats right and takes care of herself, because we love her too!
Another critical element to Elton's concern is Gaga's role in his son's life. In Italian culture, the role of a godparent is one of the most important – anyone who has seen 'The Godfather' knows that. Gaga grew up in an Italian household, so she likely takes her role as Zachary's godmother super seriously. Hopefully she will take heed Elton John's words, and eat better and take care of herself.
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- smoother (obsolete)
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsmʌðɚ/
- Rhymes: -ʌðə(r)
Etymology 1[edit]
From Middle English smothren, smortheren, alteration (due to smother, smorther ("a suffocating vapour, dense smoke", noun)) of Middle English smoren ("to smother"), from Old English smorian ("to smother, suffocate, choke"), from Proto-Germanic *smurōną ("to suffocate, strangle"). Cognate with Middle Low German smoren, smurten ("to choke, suffocate"), West Flemish smoren ("to smoke, reek"), Dutch smoren ("to suffocate, smother", also "to stew, simmer"), German schmoren ("to stew, simmer, braise").
smother (third-person singular simple present smothers, present participle smothering, simple past and past participle smothered)
- (transitive) To suffocate; stifle; obstruct, more or less completely, the respiration of something or someone.
- (transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
- to smother a fire with ashes
- (transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
- (transitive) In cookery: to cook in a close dish.
- beefsteak smothered with onions
- (transitive) To daub or smear.
- (intransitive) To be suffocated.
- (intransitive) To breathe with great difficulty by reason of smoke, dust, close covering or wrapping, or the like.
- (intransitive) Of a fire: to burn very slowly for want of air; smolder.
- (intransitive) Figuratively: to perish, grow feeble, or decline, by suppression or concealment; be stifled; be suppressed or concealed.
- (soccer) To get in the way of a kick of the ball.
- 2011 December 27, Mike Henson, "Norwich 0 - 2 Tottenham", in BBC Sport[1]:
- Emmanuel Adebayor's touch proved a fraction heavy as he guided Van der Vaart's exquisite long ball round John Ruddy, before the goalkeeper did well to smother Bale's shot from Modric's weighted pass.
- (Australian rules football) To get in the way of a kick of the ball, preventing it going very far. When a player is kicking the ball, an opponent who is close enough will reach out with his hands and arms to get over the top of it, so the ball hits his hands after leaving the kicker's boot, dribbling away.
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Etymology 2[edit]
From Middle English smother, smorther ("a suffocating vapour, dense smoke"), from Old English *smorþor ("smoke", literally "that which suffocates"), from smorian ("to suffocate, choke") + -þor (instrumental suffix).
smother (plural smothers)
- That which smothers or appears to smother, particularly
- Smoldering; slow combustion.
- Cookware used in such cooking.
- The state of being stifled; suppression.
- Francis Bacon
- not to keep their suspicions in smother
- Francis Bacon
- Stifling smoke; thick dust.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Shakespeare to this entry?)Thus must I from the smoke into the smother,/ From tyrant duke unto tyrant brother. (As You Like It; A1,sc2,lines239/40.
- (Australian rules football) The act of smothering a kick (see above).
- smother in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
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Florio reported Wednesday that former Chiefs cornerback Stanford Routt has cleared waivers, thus making him an unrestricted free agent available to the highest bidder. Routt shouldn't be counting on many high-dollar bids, but he is generating some interest on the open market already.
Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports Routt has received feelers from the Dolphins, Cardinals, and Lions. Miami, Arizona, and Detroit are cornerback-needy teams. The Fins just lost starter Richard Marshall to injured reserve. The Cards have struggled at the corner spot opposite Patrick Peterson. Detroit has been perhaps the league's most injury-ravaged team in the secondary.
Routt's recent game film isn't impressive, but he's only 29 years old and possesses an impressive size-speed package. He's likely to find a new team soon.


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This 1980 recording released for the first time -- "Formidable" from a 1959 session and five numbers from a 1963 McLean set. While "Formidable" has a strong quintet (with altoist Jackie McLean, trumpeter Donald Byrd, pianist Walter Davis, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Pete La Roca), the 1963 session has the recording debut of drummer Tony Williams along with strong contributions from Byrd, pianist Herbie Hancock (then also near the beginning of his career), and bassist Butch Warren. The latter unit sticks to group originals by Byrd, Hancock, and McLean, and the music ranges from catchy funk and hard bop to strong hints of the avant-garde. ~ Scott Yanow


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Tadalafil shows promise for relief of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH
New York, August 19, 2008 – Men with signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can be helped with a daily dose of erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil (Cialis®) to relieve associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to a new study published in the October 2008 issue of The Journal of Urology. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Northwestern University and Lilly Research Laboratories report on a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of over 1000 men in ten countries.
Claus G. Roehrborn, MD, Professor of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, states, "Since reports of erectile dysfunction (ED) incidence, pathophysiology and treatment have shown a possible link between BPH LUTS and ED. PDE5 inhibitors like tadalafil (Cialis®) have received increased attention for treating BPH LUTS, although they are currently only approved for ED. The half-life of tadalafil is 17.5 hours, making it suitable as once daily therapy. Although the precise mechanism of action by which PDE5 inhibitors may alleviate LUTS is not completely understood, several putative mechanisms are currently under investigation."
Men with signs of BPH may experience LUTS, such as urinary frequency, urgency, intermittence, nocturia, straining, incomplete emptying or a weak urinary stream. LUTS increase with age with an overall prevalence of greater than 50% in men 50 years or older. Drugs currently used to treat these symptoms can produce unwanted side effects, including dizziness, low blood pressure and sexual dysfunction.
Participants in the tadalafil study were required to have at least a 6-month history of LUTS secondary to BPH. Subjects with a high PSA (more than 10 ng/ml) were excluded, as were subjects with other complicating conditions or conflicting drug treatments. Anyone who had undergone treatment for erectile dysfunction or other BPH treatments underwent a 4-week treatment-free screening period. All participants then received placebo for 4 weeks prior to randomization. The 1056 subjects were then divided randomly into 5 groups that received a placebo, or doses of 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 or 20.0 mg/day of tadalafil.
Using the International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS), a validated seven-item questionnaire about LUTS occurring within the last month, the researchers found that all doses of tadalafil were superior to placebo for relieving LUTS, with statistically significant effects at 4, 8 and 12 weeks. The treatments decreased I-PSS scores from 3.9 to 5.2 points in the different dosage groups, a clinically meaningful improvement according to the guidelines of the American Urological Association. Of the doses studied, 5 mg per day improved the I-PSS by 4.9 points and provided the best risk-benefit profile.


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The free and open source software community has been waiting for the G1 cell phone since it was first announced in July. Source code for Google's Android mobile platform has been available, but the G1 marks its commercial debut. It's clearly a good device, but is it what Linux boosters and FOSS advocates have long been anticipating?
As a consumer-oriented mobile phone, the G1 competes on equal footing with high-end offerings from the other major players. It supports 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS connectivity. The hardware sports both a capacitive touch screen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard -- not to mention a trackball -- dedicated phone and volume control buttons, 256MB of built-in storage and a microSD slot, an accelerometer, and a 3.2-megapixel camera. The second revision of the device (currently shipping, although we did not receive one) sports a standard headphone jack; early models use the mini-USB jack for audio in addition to charging.
The included applications, from contact manager and dialer to browser and email, are also up to snuff. Kinetic scrolling is everywhere, as are flashy touches such as translucency, blur, and fade-in/fade-out animation.
You won't forget for an instant that the G in "G1" stands for Google. The phone is preloaded with a cornucopia of Google-branded applications, including Google Talk, Google Maps, and a YouTube viewer. There is a POP/IMAP mail client, which works great, and a dedicated Gmail client with additional bells and whistles. When first setting up the phone, you must "associate" it with a Google Account, which allows the device to synchronize calendar, contacts, and Gmail messages over the air.
It's a platform
What about the Linux-based open source Android platform that runs underneath all of the consumer-level apps and features? The easiest way to get a feel for Android as a platform is to explore what developers are doing with it. The G1 includes an over-the-air application catalog and installer tied to the Android Market, through which you can browse hundreds of Android apps and read the reviews of other users.
So far, all of the apps in Android Market are free of charge, which cannot be said of the other two officially sanctioned Android app portals run by longtime mobile app vendors Handango and MobiHand. Selections include the usual bevy of single-purpose IM clients and Web app front ends from sites you've never heard of -- but they also include some interesting utilities that actually try to add functionality to the phone.
Several apps tweak the behavior of built-in apps, such as by adding to the default email client. Others are attempts to add useful apps such as barcode scanning and text editing that are commonplace on other mobile phone platforms. One of my personal favorites is G1 Central, which alters your outgoing Caller ID to reflect your GrandCentral phone number -- functionality not provided on the G1 even though GrandCentral is a Google service.
Then are the utilities you won't find anywhere else, such as terminal emulation, or a full-fledged IRC client. The app browser even has a category for software libraries, which includes text-to-speech and file format conversion.
Whenever you click on an Android Market app to install it, the phone prompts you with a warning about the potential hazards of installing third-party software. But unlike most other devices I have seen, the G1's alert is thorough, listing exactly which data and services the new app will have access to. For instance:
Network communication
Full Internet access
Phone calls
Intercept outgoing calls
System tools
Read system log files, modify global system warnings
Your personal information
Write contact data, read contact data
Ideally, if a purported background wallpaper package provokes such a reaction from the operating system, users will think twice before installing it.
It's almost free
But what free software fanatics really want to see is an entirely open phone, with source code from the firmware right on up to the applications, and no digital hijinks preventing the owner from tweaking the device to his heart's content. And that the G1 is not -- though it is not far from it. Shortly after the G1's official release, enterprising hackers discovered how to jailbreak the device: install a terminal emulator, then start telnetd from the command line. The Telnet daemon runs as root, so you can connect to it via the Telnet app from Android Market or from another computer on the LAN, and free yourself from the manufacturer's restrictions by, for instance, remounting the filesystem as read/write.
Immediately after the initial jailbreak there were not a tremendous number of hacks for the G1. Most were simple adjustments, such as moving app storage and the browser cache to the SD card to conserve space. Some did go much further, such as replacing the OS with Debian. But it did not matter much; in a matter of weeks, Google released a firmware update that closed the telnetd security hole. Firmware updates are downloaded over the air in the background, and once one becomes available you are prompted to install it once every few minutes.
I found such a firmware update available for the review phone I received from T-Mobile, and elected not to install it. Sure enough, the telnetd trick still worked, even though the device in question was sent several weeks after the hole was publicly announced. I verified that a root shell was available with ls, but did not do anything further.
Ironically, the day after T-Mobile asked for the review phone to be returned, Google announced a similar yet strikingly free-er device, the Android Dev Phone 1. The Dev Phone 1 uses the same hardware as the G1, but is SIM- and bootloader-unlocked, meaning you can use it with any service provider and you can install your own custom system images onto it. It costs $399 -- the same price as a no-contract G1 -- but you must also pay Google a $25 Android Developer registration fee, ostensibly to help the poor company stave off bankruptcy for yet another day. The Dev Phone 1 is a buyer-beware, use-at-your-own risk purchase.
Androids among us
Ultimately, the importance of the G1 depends on what you as a buyer bring to it. If all you want is a good phone, or even a good Linux-based phone, the G1 is a winning proposition. If you want a "free software" phone, buy the Dev Phone 1 instead.
The biggest question surrounding Android is what affect it will have on the mobile phone marketplace. I decline to prognosticate based solely on my experience with the G1, but I will say that I believe that what makes or breaks a smartphone platform is not the device or even the built-in services, but rather the community of third-party applications -- and on that front, Android is doing it right. I have tremendous respect for what the Openmoko team is doing, but right now its energy is focused on building the lower-level phone OS; third-party applications are few. Critics may object to Android's SDK, APIs, or sort-of-Java-but-sort-of-not development scheme, but it is attracting a swarm of developers, many of whom are drawn by the open source licensing. That's a huge leg up, because if there is one thing the FOSS community knows how to do, it is code applications.
Maemo developer Henri Bergius succinctly described the difference between the Nokia N-series and iPhone experiences on his blog: Nokia's preloaded apps encourage you to create -- shoot video, share photos, blog, etc. -- while the Apple platform encourages you to consume -- buy music, buy games, buy apps. Thus far, the Android platform is encouraging users to develop. That could make all the difference.


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Allison Claire Brechin and Justin Matthew Bacon were married Saturday at Gadsden First United Methodist Church.
Allison Claire Brechin and Justin Matthew Bacon were married Saturday at Gadsden First United Methodist Church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bryce Brechin Jr. of Gadsden. Parents of the groom are Mrs. Jennifer Kate Harwell of Birmingham and Dr. John Wayne Bacon of Gallatin, Tennessee.
The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Doctor Andrew R. Wolfe. Music was provided by organist, Rhonda Robinson; soloist, Jessica Lister; and strings quartet, Susan Di Biase, Carmine Di Biase, Diane Chong, and Rachel Sherrod.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Lauren Brechin Cain as matron of honor and Whitney Lauren Dowling as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Leigh Andrew, Ellen Elizabeth Bridges, Amy Young Duncan, Karon Cecile Dunnam, Sarah Kathryn Haller, Emily Bacon Jenkins, Mary Anne Osborne, Jamie Ann Phillips, Lindsey Rebecca Terry, Megan Ann Walker, and Anne Jones Williams.
The groom's father served as best man. Groomsmen were Joshua Ewing Bacon, William Taylor Davis, Brett Allen Drummond, Justin Michael Drummond, Adam Christopher English, Alan Geoffrey Gribbin, Edward Henry Hobbs V, Hudson Stone Myrick, Alston Martin Noah Jr., Garrison Blake Patterson, and Jordan Pryor Winn.
Flower girls were Avery Marie Creel, Madison Elaine Dawes, and Breanna Kate Jenkins. Ring Bearer was Addison Thomas Creel.
A reception took place at the Gadsden Country Club.
After a wedding trip to Antigua, the couple will reside in Birmingham.


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Year summary of the campaign observation plans. The approximate number of plans scheduled for each day is reflected in the day's color: white for no observations, increasing from brown through black. There is a clear peak in the number of observations near the comet's perihelion in late-November, but also subtle peaks in early-October and eary-November (coincident with new Moon). The full figure includes 2012 and 2014.
During the ISON Campaign, we collected observing plans from professional astronomers observing Comet ISON to facilitate collaborations and enhance the scientific output of everyone's observations of the comet. The observation plans are summarized below in a calendar and table. Note that only day precision is given and the dates are specified in UT. All the details are listed in the observation table.
Amateur astronomers were encouraged to participate in the campaign via Padma Yanamandra-Fisher's Facebook Group, and the Amateur Observer Program at the University of Maryland.
Note: The plans summarized below were voluntary and often changed during the campaign: nights could be weathered out, data could be affected by spacecraft glitches, the comet may disintegrate(!), etc. Our website does not host data, but does show some of the pretty pictures. Please be patient while astronomers consider the data they have taken, and make the most of this opportunity. For more comments, see Karl Battams's Blog Post: Show Me The Data!
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During the campaign, we created a Google Calendar with all observer plans. The final version of the calendar can be downloaded as an iCalendar formatted file.


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New Mexico Tech Student Dies in Motorcycle Accident, Nov. 15, 2005
by George Zamora
SOCORRO, N.M., Nov. 15, 2005 – New Mexico Tech sophomore Alex T. Randolph died Monday evening, November 14, of injuries sustained when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a cow elk on State Highway 12, south of Datil, N.M. Randolph was a Datil resident.
New Mexico State Police report that they responded to the accident near mile marker 72 prior to 9:21 p.m., at which time it was determined that the 22-year-old victim was dead at the scene.
Randolph was a full-time student who was majoring in psychology at the state-supported research university in Socorro.
"New Mexico Tech is a relatively small university, and, as such, the entire campus community shares in the tragic loss of this promising young man," said New Mexico Tech President Daniel H. López. "We extend our thoughts and prayers to his parents and the rest of his family during this deep personal tragedy."


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Extra Virginity
"This buzz that is happening is real," said Mike Bradley, an Oakland-based importer of high quality olive oils from around the world.
Mike was talking about a growing consumer interest in olive oil, and a growing public awareness of the difference between the stale oils that line the supermarket shelves and the fresh, flavorful oils that you can buy directly from a producer or small specialty retailer.
But as appreciation of quality olive oil has grown, so too has concern about the lesser-quality stuff that's out there -- oil made from subpar olives, oil that has been refined, oil that is old and rancid, or oil that is downright fraudulent, and made from something other than olives (nuts? seeds?).
"What we really have is a shortage of quality olive oil, and a glut of junk," Bradley said.
Bradley spoke at a recent conference at the Napa Valley campus of the Culinary Institute of America, about a mile up the road from our store in downtown St. Helena. The conference attracted some of the top names in the field of olive oil -- growers, millers, tasters, writers, chefs -- all of whom share an interest in helping people differentiate good olive oil from bad.
So how can you tell the difference? We see many customers at our store who are curious about what makes a quality extra virgin olive oil, and we enjoy sharing our local, organic, small production oils with them. These are oils that, to varying degrees, will exhibit all of the positive characteristics of fresh extra virgins: fruitiness, bitterness and a peppery finish or "pungency" that might make you cough.
While extra virgin olive oils must hew to certain technical standards (low levels of free acidity and guidelines governing how they are made), traditionally they must also pass a taste test showing that they have no defects before they can be called "extra virgin." Olive oils are one of the few foods in the world (along with balsamic vinegar) whose quality designation depends on how they taste, not just where or how they are made.
"The good stuff is truly luminous," said Tom Mueller, another speaker at the CIA and author of a book called "Extra Virginity" that has helped to expose fraud within the olive oil industry. "The bad stuff is dumbed-down industrial food of the worst kind."
Freshness is critical when shopping for extra virgin olive oil. Unlike wine or vinegar, olive oil does not age and even high-quality oils will start to taste stale after several months. Mueller recommends thinking of olive oil as "fresh fruit juice" -- if it doesn't taste fresh, then it's probably not worth buying.
It is true that top-notch olive oil will be more expensive. As with most artisanal products (from food to clothes to furniture), you are paying for the hard work and talent of the producer, as well as quality. Industrially-made oil is less expensive, sure, but there are no guarantees that corners aren't being cut.
"Making second-rate olive oil is a lot cheaper... than making world class oil," Bradley said.
In the end, we support knowing the producers you're buying from, and being able to ask them questions about their practices. Without transparency, there will never be trust.
"Know your producer," says our founder, Peggy OKelly....and buy local if you can.


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Boiron – Oscillococcinum – 30 Dose(s) (0.04 oz each quick dissolving pellets)
Boiron Oscillococcinum (o-sill-o-cox-see-num) is safe, natural and easy to take non-drowsy and homeopathic formula. It has been shown in clinical studies to work naturally with your body to help reduce both the duration and the severity of flu-like symptoms. With Boiron Oscillococcinum, you will be prepared.
Boiron Oscillococcinum Homeopathic Medicine Helps With:
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Adults and children from 2 years of age and older: At the onset of flu symptoms, dissolve in the mouth the entire content of 1 tube-dose of pellets.
Repeat 2 more doses at 6-hour intervals. Established flu symptoms, take one tube-dose of pellets morning and evening for 3 days.
For infants 0-2 years: Dissolve contents of one tube in water before administering, and follow the same dosing regimen as mentioned above
Frequently Asked Questions
How well-known are homeopathic medicines throughout the world?
A: Today, homeopathy is used by millions of patients in more than 65 countries and is recommended by more than 400,000 healthcare providers.
Is there any scientific research on homeopathic medicines?
A: An increasing number of scientific studies on homeopathy are being conducted and, in recent years, more than 150 of these studies have been published in medical journals. Clinical research is providing evidence of the efficacy of homeopathic medicines, and basic laboratory research is confirming the biological activity of highly diluted substances and helping the scientific community better understand their mechanism of action.
Can homeopathic medicines be taken in conjunction with other medications?
A: Micro-dosed homeopathic medicines above 4C are safe and have no known side effects or contraindications. They can be safely taken with other conventional medicines and are sometimes recommended to complement other treatments.
Can I give homeopathic medicines to my children?
A: Homeopathic medicines can be given to children without risk. As with any over-the-counter medicine, it is advisable to check with a doctor or a pharmacist before treating children younger than 2 years of age. The dosage is generally the same for adults and children since the activity of homeopathic medicines is not body-mass dependent. See package labeling for specific dosage recommendations.
How frequently can I or should I take homeopathic medicines?
A: Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare professional or on the product label. When it comes to single medicines packaged in multi-dose tubes, general dosage instructions are 5 pellets 3 times a day. As a general rule of thumb, when self-medicating, you can increase the frequency when the symptom is sudden and acute, then decrease frequency with improvement. For example, upon twisting your ankle, you can take Arnica pellets every 10 minutes 3 to 4 times a day and then 3 times a day as needed.
Do homeopathic medicines act quickly?
A: Yes. When used for acute, occasional illnesses, homeopathic medicines can take effect very quickly, especially if they are taken as soon as symptoms appear. For chronic disorders such as asthma, migraines and allergies, longer treatments are needed to see sustained relief.
What Is Homeopathy?
Homeopathic medicines are used to treat many acute health conditions such as allergies, coughs, colds, flu, stress, arthritis pain, muscle pain, teething, etc.Homeopathic medicines are therapeutically active micro-doses of mineral, botanical and biological substances. They are reliable and safe drugs, therefore considered by many as an excellent first choice when self-medicating. Homeopathy has been used for more than 200 years, building a remarkable safety record and generating a great body of knowledge. Today, homeopathy is used by millions of patients in more than 65 countries and recommended by more than 400,000 healthcare providers. Since the passing of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938, homeopathic medicines have been regulated as drugs by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).1
To be accepted as a homeopathic medicine by the FDA, product ingredients must be identified in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS) or generally accepted as homeopathic under the principles of homeopathy. All Boiron homeopathic medicines are manufactured according to the highest standards, complying with the specifications of the HPUS as well as drug Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Being regulated as a drug, as opposed to a food or dietary supplement, ensures that homeopathic medicines adhere to drug labeling specifications. Like packaging for conventional over-the-counter drugs, packaging for homeopathic medicines must state specific diseases, ailments or symptoms for which the product is to be used, the concentration of active substance or substances contained therein, the recommended dosage and the mode of application. These clear specifications make choices easier for consumers and guidance easier for retailers.
Boiron Mission
"To stimulate the evolution of healthcare by promoting scientific homeopathy as a more compassionate, more ecological and more comprehensive approach to medicine and to allow every physician to know homeopathy and integrate it into their daily practice."
Boiron History
Boiron was founded in 1932 in Lyon, France, by twin brothers and pharmacists Jean and Henri Boiron. It is now the world leader in homeopathy.
In 1983, Boiron established a U.S. presence by acquiring John A. Borneman & Sons, Inc., in suburban Philadelphia. Borneman was a family business with four generations of homeopathic expertise focused on supplying medicines directly to physicians and the public throughout the United States.
The fledgling company commonly, referred to as Boiron USA, employed a staff of seven who performed all tasks from harvesting and manufacturing to order processing and shipping. An average of 25 orders were shipped per day with a new focus on serving retail and pharmacy channels nationwide.
In 1985, the company's first president, Daniel Cohen, began to focus on serving retail channels with consumer-friendly products. In 1987, Cohen returned to France and Thierry Montfort arrived in the U.S. from Lyon to take the helm and continue the expansion in retail distribution.
In response to a significant interest in homeopathy in California, Boiron established a branch in Simi Valley, California, outside of Los Angeles in 1989.
Ten years after the acquisition of Borneman, Boiron invested in the construction of a new building and moved from the original Borneman site in Norwood to neighboring Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The building continues to service as both the Boiron USA headquarters as well as the manufacturing and distribution branch for the East Coast. The facility houses a high-tech manufacturing laboratory, an innovative order fulfillment center, and spacious warehouse and automated shipping operations.
After heading Boiron Canada for 7 years, namesake Thierry Boiron became Boiron USA's third president in 1995 when his predecessor returned to France as a newly appointment board member.
After much growth and the need to contract for larger warehousing on both the East and West Coast, a newly built West Coast branch was completed in June 2005. The new 20,500 square-foot building offers a high-tech manufacturing laboratory and warehouse capabilities to meet future demands. Beyond enhancing service, the new building also can accommodate 50 people in a specially designed conference room to facilitate educational efforts as Boiron is currently focused on outreach to the medical community.
After Thierry Boiron returned to France to serve as managing director of the Boiron Group, Ludovic Rassat was appointed the fourth president of the U.S. division in January 2006.
Today, Boiron USA has evolved into a leading U.S. homeopathic medicine supplier, fulfilling up to 1,000 orders per day during the busy flu season. The company partners with brokers, distributors, and retail chains to make homeopathic products available to a wide variety of consumers and physicians. Boiron's staff of 120+ consists of a medical doctor, four pharmacists and lab technicians, accounting and IT personnel, a marketing staff, a national sales force, customer service, order fulfillment and shipping professionals—many of whom have an impressively long career with the company.
Boiron Commitment
As world leader in homeopathy, Boiron is committed to lead by example.
Boiron's Commitment to the Environment
The Boiron Group has a strong sense of obligation to respect the environment. The preparation of their medicines has limited impact on the environment. The main effects derive from extracting raw materials (continuity of species gathered), water pollution (mainly organic and biodegradable) and waste. As a counterbalance, Boiron promotes re-supplying wild or organically-farmed plants when possible. This sequentially improves the quality of raw materials used. Additionally, the Boiron Group works with 120 botanist-harvesters. These specialists are well-versed in diagnosing the land and employing harvesting strategies to anticipate continuity of supplies for the future. They generally harvest plants from their natural surroundings, which are then used fresh and wild in accordance with the balance of nature and the specifications of the principal pharmacopoeia.
Boiron's Commitment to their Employees
It is Boiron's deep conviction that the key to the performance and the growth of the company depends on the creativity and motivation of all concerned. To promote personal and professional growth, the Boiron Group pioneered a new approach to employee relations 20 years ago—one that fosters dialogue, self-confidence, flexibility in tasks and hours and, in general, individualized work situations. In turn, the employees have a vested interest in the company's performance through the employee profit-sharing program. Additionally employees enjoy stress-reducing on-site massages, company-sponsored events to bring together family and friends, and an employee 401K program.
Boiron Awards
Vity Awards
In 2009, for the 8th consecutive year, Boiron was awarded a Vity Award. Sponsored by Vitamin Retailer magazine, readers were polled on the top sellers and best supplier merchandising support. The choices represent ones that health food customers have voted for with their pocketbooks. Oscillococcinum was recognized as the best-selling natural medicine in the cold and flu category for the 8th consecutive year and Boiron Arnica pellets brought home first place in the Homeopathic Remedies category for the 3rd consecutive year.
Pharmacy Times Achievement Award
Oscillococcinum was given a 2007 Achievement Award in the June issue of Pharmacy Times magazine. In the annual Survey of Pharmacist Recommendations of OTC Products, Oscillococcinum was named the number one pharmacist-recommended homeopathic flu medicine for three consecutive years.
Consumer Advertising Campaign
In 2005, Boiron's advertising agencies, Sage Communications & Pure Design Co. LLC, were honored with a Consumer Advertising Campaign Award. Creativity 35Annual, a global awards competition, selected entries from over 30 countries. The award was for Oscillococcinum's print ad, which appeared primarily in national women's and health magazines.


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There is nothing fancy about Shepherd's Pie. It isn't pretty or exciting. In fact, it's really quite unbecoming.
But darn it all, it tastes good. Shepherd's Pie is the definition of good grub. (It is also the definition of 1950's 'casserole cuisine'.)
I made this Shepherd's Pie the other night, in order to satisfy a a sudden and intense craving for wintery comfort food. It's been quite chilly in Portland lately, and all I want to do is make soups, stews, and braises. Tis the season, I suppose. But, this particular craving for wintery comfort food was very specific. I really wanted to eat Shepherd's Pie. To be honest, I can't recall the last time I had a Shepherd's Pie. I don't think I've ever actually cooked one!
So I made a Shepherd's Pie, and it was everything I hoped it would it. It was the epitome of wintery comfort food. Nich and I devoured it quickly and happily (he went back for thirds!).
The only problem with devouring it quickly? I only managed to snap one crappy iPhone photo of my rendition of Shepherd's pie. Oh well. (Truth be told, even with a proper camera and lighting…it would still look ugly. That's the thing about Shepherd's pie. It's just not a pretty dish.)
Since I don't have a pretty photo to show for it, you'll just have to trust me that this dish is worth making. So, if you feel yourself craving wintery comfort food, I recommend that you make this.
It'll make you happy.
- 1 pound (organic grass-fed) ground beef
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 of a fennel bulb, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 small red potatoes
- 2 parsnips
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional ingredient: Duck fat. I usually cook with organic, grass-fed beef which is very lean. I wanted to add a little bit of fat into the mix (as fat is delicious!) so I drizzled a teaspoon of duck fat into the beef. I understand that most of you don't just have a pint of duck fat sitting in your fridge, hence why I'm including this as an optional step. I will say, however, that the duck fat was really quite delicious.
- Preheat the oven to 305 degrees F.
- Chop potatoes and parsnips into 1″ cubes. (I like to leave the skins on the potatoes and peel the parsnips). Place in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and allow the potatoes & parsnips to simmer until fork tender (15-20 minutes). Once cooked, drain off the water. Mash the potatoes and parsnips with the goat cheese, milk, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the stove in a large non-stick skillet. Cook the onions and garlic over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Next, add in the fennel, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the veggies are lightly browned and tender. Remove the veggies to a small bowl and set aside.
- Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, red chili flakes, and dried thyme. Return the skillet to the stove and cook the ground beef over medium heat, until browned (5-10 minutes). Once the beef is cooked, stir in the tomato paste and the cooked vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes. (If using duck fat, pour over the mixture now.)
- Pour the mixture into a square (8×8) baking pan (or individual ramekins). Spread an even layer of the mashed potato mixture atop the beef. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until potato crust is just beginning to brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.


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Its well established that breastfeeding is beneficial to both babies and mothers, said Patricia Buss, M.D., Medical and Health Care Services Operations officer for Health Net, Inc. However, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that some breastfeeding rates are relatively low. For example, Buss said, the CDC reported in 2012 that, while 75 percent of new mothers in the United States start out breastfeeding, less than half breastfed their babies for six months.
Buss points out, The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that women breastfeed their babies exclusively for six months, and continue to breastfeed for one year or longer, along with giving their child pediatrician-recommended foods. Although more moms are now breastfeeding their babies, Health Nets goal is to not only help increase the percentage of breastfeeding moms, but also to help increase the average number of months that they breastfeed.
To help expand awareness of this goal, Health Net provides its members with breastfeeding education and resources. Members can access lactation education and support services, including access to international, board-certified lactation consultants through Health Net. Additionally, Health Net supports healthy outcomes for mothers and babies by providing breast pumps to new mothers which are covered under members preventive care benefits.
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Womens Health (OWH), breastfeeding benefits babies, moms and possibly society as a whole. The OWH states that some of the advantages of breastfeeding include:
Early breast milk is packed with nutrients and antibodies Sometimes referred to as liquid gold, colostrum is the thick, yellow breast milk that is produced just after birth. This milk is very rich in nutrients and antibodies that protect the newborn. Breast milk changes as the baby grows Colostrum changes into what is called mature milk. By the third to fifth day after birth, this mature breast milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water and protein to facilitate the babys growth. It is a thinner type of milk than colostrum, but it provides all of the nutrients and antibodies the baby needs.
Breast milk is easier to digest For most babies, especially premature babies, breast milk is easier to digest than formula.
Breast milk fights disease The cells, hormones and antibodies in breast milk protect babies from illness. This protection is unique to breast milk; formula cannot match the chemical makeup of human breast milk. In fact, among formula-fed babies, ear infections and diarrhea are more common. Additionally, formula-fed babies also have higher risks of:
necrotizing enterocolitis, a disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract in preterm infants;
lower respiratory infections;
obesity; and
type 2 diabetes.
Some research shows that breastfeeding also can reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes, childhood leukemia and atopic dermatitis (a type of skin rash) in babies. Further findings point to breastfeedings ability to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
Other factors that OWH says are worth considering include:
Convenience Breastfeeding is always at the ready. That means, when you breastfeed, there are no bottles and nipples to sterilize, and you dont have to buy, measure and mix formula. Additionally, there are no bottles to warm in the middle of the night; with breastfeeding, mothers can satisfy their babies hunger on demand.
Money savings Formula and feeding supplies can cost well over $1,500 each year, depending on how much your baby eats. Breastfed babies also are sick less often, which can lower health care costs.
A bridge to bonding Physical contact helps newborns feel secure, warm and comforted. Mothers also benefit from this closeness, and the skin-to-skin contact can boost the moms levels of oxytocin, a hormone that helps milk flow and additionally can serve as a calming force to the mother.
Maternal health benefits Breastfeeding is linked to a lower risk of these health problems in women:
type 2 diabetes;
breast cancer;
ovarian cancer; and
postpartum depression.
Less work missed Breastfeeding mothers miss fewer days from work because their infants are sick less often.
Breastfeeding may benefit society The OWH contends that the nation benefits overall when mothers breastfeed. The OWH notes that:
Recent research shows that if 90 percent of mothers breastfed exclusively for six months, nearly 1,000 deaths among infants could be prevented.
The United States also would save $13 billion per year; medical-care costs are lower for fully breastfed infants than never-breastfed infants.
Breastfed infants typically need fewer sick-care visits, prescriptions and hospitalizations. Breastfeeding benefits the environment There is less trash and plastic waste associated with breastfeeding compared to that produced by formula cans and bottle supplies.
For more information about National Breastfeeding Month, visit http://www.womenshealth.gov/ and http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/.
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text: UFDC Home | Help | RSS Group Title: Lewis Berner Papers: Photographs, 1939-1952 Title: Chinese grave, Manila (7 items). October 1945 ALL VOLUMES CITATION THUMBNAILS ZOOMABLE PAGE IMAGE Full Citation STANDARD VIEW MARC VIEW Permanent Link: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00098600/00145 Finding Guide: A Guide to the Lewis Berner Papers Material Information Title: Chinese grave, Manila (7 items). October 1945 Series Title: Box 2 Uniform Title: Lewis Berner Papers: Photographs, 1939-1952 Physical Description: Black and white photographs Creator: Berner, Lewis Publication Date: October 1945 Physical Location: Box: Box 2Folder: Photographs, 1939-1952 Notes General Note: This large series consists of prints and negatives created over a period of 13 years, primarily during Berner's research to Africa. The majority of the photos were taken during World War II, while Berner served in the U.S. Army conducting malaria research in the Gold Coast, primarily in Accra from 1943 to 1945. Other locations during this period include French Togoland, Dakar, the Volta River region, Denu, as well as Manila and other locations in the Philippines. In addition, the photographs also cover Berner's trips to the Gold Coast in 1950 and to Nyasaland in 1952 to conduct entomological surveys of the Volta River basin and Shire River Valley. Archie Carr is in several images, especially those from 1952. Other persons portrayed include Marjorie Carr, George Hopper, Ronnie Pink and several other British military and medical personnel, as well as a number of African men, women and children. Arranged chronologically. General Note: Identification of item, Lewis Berner Papers, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Record Information Bibliographic ID: UF00098600 Volume ID: VID00145 Source Institution: University of Florida Holding Location: University of Florida Rights Management: All rights reserved by the source institution and holding location. Resource Identifier: MS Group 155 Contact Us | Permissions | Preferences | Technical Aspects | Statistics | Internal | Privacy Policy © 2004 - 2010 University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries.All rights reserved. Acceptable Use, Copyright, and Disclaimer Statement Last updated October 10, 2010 - - mvs


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Author Notes: We have gotten totally spoiled by living near a bunch of really good ice cream shops with all sorts of great flavors. A favorite of mine is malted ice cream -- in ice cream form, not in shake/frappe form. It may not be terribly sophisticated, but I adore malt (and malted milk balls), probably because we had a malt shop in town that made insanely thick malts -- complete with whipped cream, a wafer, and a cherry on top -- when I was growing up, and it was where we went for treats on warm summer evenings. Anyhow, back to the present. Earlier in the summer, our neighborhood ice cream shop (a.k.a. our after-dinner destination almost every day) had both malted vanilla and a chocolate ice cream with pretzel pieces. I had a scoop of each together, but what I really wanted was to have them combined into one flavor (plus the pretzel bits weren't coated in anything to keep them from getting soggy, and something definitely needed to be done about that!). So, ta-da! This is basically a malted version of Cook's Illustrated's vanilla ice cream with homemade chocolate covered pretzel nubbins swirled in. I usually don't use corn syrup in anything, but I've got to say, it does a nice job of keeping the ice cream from freezing too hard. —fiveandspice
Food52 Review: WHO: Fiveandspice is a grad student, writer, cook, photographer, and a Food52 contributor living in Duluth, Minnesota.
WHAT: Your new favorite ice cream flavor.
HOW: Make a malted vanilla ice cream base, fold in homemade dark-chocolate covered pretzels, and freeze. Eat by the pint.
WHY WE LOVE IT: This ice cream has its ratios down perfectly: the base is rich, creamy, custardy, the pretzels salty and bitter-sweet, the ideal mixture of the two on every spoonful. And believe us: we tried many, many spoonfuls.
Makes: a bit over 1 quart
Chocolate-covered pretzel bits
cup salted pretzel sticks, broken into little bits (you know, the size you would want sprinkled through your ice cream)
ounces finely chopped dark chocolate
tablespoon butter at room temperature
Malted vanilla ice cream
1 3/4
cups heavy cream
1 1/4
cups whole milk
cup sugar
cup light corn syrup
teaspoon salt
egg yolks
cup malt powder
teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate-covered pretzel bits
Chocolate-covered pretzel bits
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. Gently melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir in the butter until the mixture is smooth and the butter has completely disappeared.
- Drop the pretzel bits into the chocolate and stir until all the pretzel pieces are coated. Then, using a fork, lift the pretzel bits out of the chocolate several at a time and push them onto the lined baking sheet, trying to make sure the individual pieces are separated from each other, for the most part. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill until the chocolate has hardened. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Malted vanilla ice cream
- Combine the cream, milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat to a bare simmer, then turn the heat down. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, malt powder, and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
- When the cream mixture is hot, whisk a ladleful of the hot cream into the egg yolks (whisk vigorously!) to temper them. Repeat with one or two more ladlefuls. Then, pour the egg mixture into the pot with the rest of the cream mixture.
- Cook the custard mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it has thickened to a custard texture and coats the back of a spoon (it will be around 180 F). Pour the custard through a fine mesh strainer into a large metal bowl, then stir in the vanilla.
- You can chill your custard over an ice bath, but I have hated ice baths ever since organic chemistry (I don't like bain-maries much either for the same reason). I just stick mine, covered, into the fridge and leave it overnight or until it is completely chilled.
- Transfer your custard to your ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches the consistency of soft serve, adding the pretzel bits in the last minute or so of churning.
- Eat immediately (mmmm, soft serve), or transfer to an airtight container and chill for a couple hours until firm.
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Laramie Student Selected for Leadership Academy
Wendy Martinez, a University of Wyoming political science/French student from Laramie, is among 30 students nationwide selected for the first GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy (GUALA) -- a 12-month development program.
The leadership development program is for alumni of the federal GEAR UP program. The selected students will travel to Washington, D.C., in June, for a weeklong retreat for leadership skills training and to learn grassroots and social media advocacy. Academy participants will return to create positive education policy changes for their younger peers.
"The GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy is a new program to engage alumni in a national effort to educate lawmakers and the public about the value of investing in targeted college access and success services," says Sara Whittle, GEAR UP project coordinator in UW's Student Educational Opportunity office. "Using personal stories, alumni leaders will articulate the impact GEAR UP had on their success in postsecondary education."
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded college access and success program serving approximately 700,000 low-income students across 43 states and three territories. GEAR UP Wyoming, located at UW, serves 2,269 students statewide.
The program serves students beginning in seventh grade, and follows them through high school graduation or their first year of post-secondary education. GEAR UP programs are designed to meet local educational needs. Services include academic tutoring, financial literacy, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion, college campus tours and parent engagement programs.
This past semester, Martinez interned with the Wyoming State Legislature in Cheyenne. She also represented Mexico as a Model United Nations delegate at UW. Martinez is fluent in Spanish, English and French.
GUALA is offered by the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships, the GEAR UP program's national training and technical assistance provider. The Kresge Foundation provides funding for the program.
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