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this is a vhs rip and some are in french...so... *star wars episode 1 racer *re-volt *goemon´s great adventure *f-1 world grand prix 2 *mario golf *command & conquer *shadowman *the new tetris *allstars tennis 99 *jetforce gemini *tiger woods 2000 *gauntlet legends *super cross 2000 *rayman 2 the great escape *starcraft *hybrid heaven *top gear? *super smash bros *hot wheels *tonic trouble *kirby 64 *super mario rpg 2 (paper mario) *perfect dark *riqa *eternal darkness *armorines: project swarm *carmageddon *dream story (40 winks) *duke nukem zero hour *vigilante 8: 2nd offense *toy story 2 *superman 64 *roadsters *xena: warrior princess *blues brothers 2000 *donkey kong 64
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The Japanese Paper Mario Commerical!
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Funny Paper Mario commercial for the N64
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the Japanese paper Mario ad for the Nintendo 64.
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The game is in a very early beta, hence things such as sprite issues, and some of the physics. Almost everything is subject to change, and the game is changing everyday in development. www.followingrevolution.com this looks like an interesting looking game
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Coming to PSP offering dozens of minigames, and little bit similar to Paper Mario. Suere it will be fun :)
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Taking Paper Mario to its logical -- albeit extreme -- conclusion, an artist / DIY'er named Keith Lam has created the first physical, playable implementation of Super Mario Brothers. By emphasizing Mario's movement on the background, and turning the "TV" into the object which moves, the character appears to traverse the familiar landscape of SMB, complete with collision detection, brick movement, and mechanized jumping. The "system" is built using a chain-driven platform, which is shakily directed with an actual NES (well, Famicom) controller, thus allowing for some game play -- though with response times like this, you're better off just watching.
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Awesome Game! One of the greatest games for the SNES (and a personal favorite of mine). I loved the game intro.
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A remix of "freak'n you" by jodeci
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ALBANY -- To help residents avoid becoming victims of crime during the holiday season, Albany Police Department Chief John Proctor plans to offer advice and tips Saturday at an East Albany town hall meeting.
The appearance will be part of Ward I City Commissioner Jon Howard's monthly "Town Hall Meeting " series. Celebrating the holidays, people tend to let their guard down, Howard said. It is a prime time for scam artists, identity thieves, bank and credit card fraud thieves, burglars and motor vehicle thefts in the community, he added.
The meeting at 10 a.m Saturday at the East Albany Community Center, 1721 E. Oglethorpe Blvd., is open to everyone.
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03-05-2005, 07:41 AM #27Regular Guest
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Its called models in engineering.
Well, Im not trying to be a pain, but, I just thought if the companines can say that X seer is 10, 20, 30 percent more than X seer that using a control model one could get an idea of costs. I do understand it's not that easy to figure out, but hey, this is the age of the computer and I"d think that a model could be generated along with the load calcs to estimate costs. Perhaps the units are just not that predictable.
I would think that if you took a 10 seer 5 ton unit that it draws X amount of electricity, and that amount times the cost per KW (which is 6.5cents) in my area one could come up with an estimateed cost. Now when you go to the 14 seer that 5 ton unit will use X amount of electricty and times 6.5 cents I'd come up with the difference, perhaps that's just the way my mind works.
As for cars, the industry for cars gives a average MPG, it's listed on each window with a range, for example, my car shows a 24 - 28 MPG range, but, 3 trips lately I got over 30 mpg. now that made me happy..
I guess I can use the 10%, 20% and other "Savings" factor and try to justify the extra costs but, right now I've not been able to see a justification of 70% increase in equiptment cost.
I"d just be happy to see a list of unit costs per ton, I have seen them on many manufactures equipt like Reem, Rudd, and Goodman I can see the delta difference between the 10 seer and 14 seer units in the same family, and the increase range from 20 to 30% in equiptment costs so that again makes me question a 70% increase in my quote. I have not necessarly asked for exact pricing but a delta difference between units from 10 to 12 to 14 seer on the 2 ton, 2.5 ton and 5 ton units. I am also interested in the delta on the single speed air handler and the variable speed hair handlers.. so far, Ive been unable to get this type of information from the contractor!
Using that If I want a car with an V8 Vs a V6 or even a 4 I know what that upgrade price is.. and I can make a intellegent decesion, right!
Again, Im just trying to jusitify the additional cost the contractor is giving me to be more energy efficient. .That's all, I don't want his price's just the delta difference. is that so hard to figure out?
Trying to avoid breaking pricing rule, a VS blower is more then double the cost of a PSC blower, at wholesale cost.
So your 70% jump isn't out of line.
Were a York dealer, their Affinity series is 3 and 4 times more then their builder grade same seer.
Bells and whistles.
The horse is dead and decaying now.
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I agree, the dead horse syndrome, but,
I found it interesting to see that Goodman has a fairly good explination on their site regarding a higher seer rate for their units, at the same time, I can see on a number of sites that the Goodman product is about a 30% increase in cost over the 10 seer systems, and that is in line with the energy savings they are promoting..
Honestly, if Trane were offering a 70% savings for the 70% increase I'd buy that, but, again, the 70% upcharge for the 30% increase just does not equate.
As for a 3 to 4 times up charge from 10 seer seems a bit on the high size, I wonder what will happen to the building industry when the EPA demands 13 seer, or, will the manufactures have to adjust their prices down to meet competition.
I see alot of negitive posts on Goodman, but I also see their are one of the largest manufactures that is intersting I guess they aren't that bad, right?
Again, I appologize if I seem negitive on all this, I'm just a dollar and cents guy.. I like to see the numbers before making a decession.
How much more does a load Lincoln cost then a loaded Kia.
Your choice.
Good Luck.
03-05-2005, 09:07 AM #31Regular Guest
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I could get you those numbers if you would like
actually, those numbers are available to me, and to you.
I don't think I am asking a difficult question, but perhpas you have answered it..
I am just wondering if I start with a 10 seer, and move up to the 12 and 14 seer models what is the reasonible upgrade cost, my contractor say 70%...
What no one seems to want to say is that a 10 seer Heat pump (equiptemnt only cost XXX dollars, to go to the 12 or 14 Seer the units cost is xxx much. it's the engine right, is it that difficult to explain the different costs in the units or is it propriority information?
03-05-2005, 09:18 AM #32Regular Guest
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One more thing to make it easier
This page shows the 12 seer Trane heat pump with the different tonage..
This page shows the 14 seer equiptment:
This page shows the standard airhandler:
And this one shows the more efficient ones
Now all I have asked if the 10 seer cost 1,000 dollars, what is the price for the equiptment for the 12 and 14 seer untits in a 2 ton, 2.5 ton and a 5 ton application.
I am assuming the rough in for vents and electrcial is the same pretty much for all the units, so at that point i'ts equiptment only.
Now if I were looking at cars..I'd go to http://www.edmunds.com and look at the details there, I dont care about dealer pricing, just what is the differece to move up the ladder.. that's all. So far, I have not been able to establish that on Trane..
To answer your question any more detailed then I did in my other post, would violate forum rules.
There are other forums that will answer price questions with hard numbers that may or may not be right.
03-05-2005, 09:24 AM #34Regular Guest
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Thanks, I know I asking alot
well, I am sorry, I am not trying to go against forum rules, I have actually got lots of good info here, I think you understand my prediciment fairly well... with that said, thanks for the help you have given me..
PS, even if MSLP were availalbe it would make this much easier...
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I understand your concern about the cost effectiveness of upgrading equipment. While sharing this concern, I again want to mention do not mistake the forrest for the trees. Any sytem put in with leaky ducts (outside the thermal envelope) cuts the SEER rating of any system in about half! If you lower the heat gain/loss by 30 to 40% over code built homes, then 10 SEER or 12 SEER does not make a lot of difference. If it takes 500 to 600 sq. ft. per ton, the home is not designed properly or there is oversizing of capacity. If you are looking for comfort and savings, the thermal envelope is critical.
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I hate to say it,, but you are concentrating way to much on price alone... Also, a quality hvac system is not suppose to save you more money on your bills due to better efficiency but is to provide better comfort with more protection to its components with addition of safeties..
As stated over and over,,, your tonage requirement seems way oversized or your home is going to be poorly built...
You need to check with your hvac contractor on the load calculation and see if he is capable of an energy analysis..
As I stated early on,, against forum pricing rules,, the cost your hvac contractor is charging is equal to hack pricing in my area.. There is no way that I would only charge that much for three systems on a change out(not including ductwork), it would be min that much $ maybe more depending on situations... I hope they are better hvac contractors than their price dictates..
I do not recommend any builder model units to my customers but I do quote them if they are only shopping on price not quality.. Just so you know, there are many builder model units in just on manufacturer that may get as high as 14seer but is still a builders model, that is why a quality unit is usually more than just 20% more cost than a builders model unit.. Some brands to go from a 10seer builders unit to a quality unit,, you have to jump over 4 other builders unit prices to get to a high quality unit..
You need to focus less on price and more on the contractor and load calculations...
As stated before,, I would rather have a builders unit installed by a great company.. Than any unit(even high quality unit$) installed by a hack..
Don't look at what this unit can save me,, look at how much more comfortable this quality contractor will keep me..
You are heading for disaster.. when focusing on price alone you are a deer in headlights and are bound to get hurt..
Good luck
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What advanced stated is correct,the extra will get you increased comfort,and the job needs to be designed and installed correctly!
One other thing ,the price you are getting may include a large markup by the builder,almost all will mark it up ,and that's normal,but I've heard of a few adding 35 to 45% to what the HVAC guy charges them.
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Advanced response and Dash.. thanks
Ok,I hear what you are saying, I will quite with the price issue, I will talk to the HVAC guy re the size although, this guy is one of Trane's best installers in the area and it is he that does the load calcs on his computer but, I will ask him to look at it again.
Keep in mind, the house is what was the 5 ton and the 2.5 ton and that was when we were looking at a package unit down stairs and the split system upstairs. As of yesterday, we have now decided to use a split system down stairs also with the air handler under the house (we are on a raised foundation and have plenty of room according to them). In my first discussions the reason the HVAC guy went with the 5 ton I belive is that we were going with the plackaged system with a dual fuel set up with propane.
The 2 ton split system will be in a detached garage area above the garage, the total space is about 1,000 sq ft with 9 1/2 ft ceilings.
I appreciate everyones input, expecially the concerns over the size of the unit, I will deffinetly ask the questions and ask to see the calcs.
I also like the idea of the variable speed air handler, and I know all of this adds to extra costs.. but as you say a more comfortable living home.
My deal on the build is Cost + I pay all the bills, and invoices for material and labor and a construction fee, I feel that the contractor is very fair and in talking with folks in this town, he is one of the most respected quality builders around so I am confident in the house will be solid and at a fair price.
I'd be glad to call anyone of you to discuss this one on one, don't worry I'm not going to go on about price. I'll just have to look at what my options are and go with my gut feel.
Thanks again for your help.
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davidki, where are you located, I need to find out how many cooling hours and heating hours in your area on average. If I remember right, you're talking heatpumps right? I can give you averages, this will give you an approximate idea.


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Carter is a former Dallas Cowboy and NFL quarterback.
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Are you worried about not making the cut for the Olympics since the Norwegian slopestyle team is so stacked?
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[Laughs] No, not at all. That was not why I started snowboarding. I started because I saw some snowboarding videos, and I liked how cool those dudes were. I just wanted to do the same thing.
Chris Letterle: As a child, did you always want to be a snowboarder?
I didn't find snowboarding until I was around 11 or 12 years old. Before that I tried soccer, basketball, a lot of different team sports that didn't work out. Like, for soccer I played goalie, but it wasn't because I wanted to. It was because I was picked last and that was the only open position. So you can get the picture of what school was like. But then I found snowboarding, and I made a whole new set of friends. We all met on the mountain, just kids from different schools. After that I took the bus to the mountain every night, and it was the best vibe ever. I got hooked and that was it. Finding snowboarding was a serious life changer.
Todd Mcadam: What's your biggest career achievement?
Winning the Readers' Choice award for the first time. That was a big one because it seemed like it was a result of starting up my site [torstein.net] and putting a lot of riding out there. It was cool seeing the fan base build and was a statement that the site was working. Winning that award was really motivating to keep going and keep giving back, but winning it again this year was just unbelievable.
Kris Mosdale: How did you come up with the game In Your Face?
Damn, I can't remember how I came up with it really. I think I was just cruising one day, trying to play a SKATE type of game that wasn't just hiking a rail. I wanted to try a game where you could use the whole park and finish it a little bit faster. The name had a little bit to do with the spray too, you know? Honestly I didn't plan on keeping it going after the first time, but kids were super down with it. They hit me up all the time on Facebook, telling me that they're playing it and how it makes them better snowboarders. I think that's super cool.
Frederik van den Berg: How much has your online presence pushed your career? Is it another source of income, something your sponsors want, a fun pastime, or is it merely a PR tool?
Well, you might have noticed that I don't have many logos on my site or in the videos. I'll wear my sponsors' logos or have stickers on my board, but the site is all me. The first year I paid Toby, my filmer, out of my own pocket. That wasn't something I called my sponsors to do. The site came out of something that I felt was missing when I was growing up, just a way to give back to the kids. I wanted to try it and see what the response was; if it was a positive response, and I was getting inspired, I'd keep it going. And now 90 percent of the kids that hit me up when I'm on the mountain usually refer to the videos on my site. Like one in 10 will yell from the lift something like, "Yeah triple cork Torstein, yeah!" But the other nine will yell something like, "Truck that rail" or "What's up with Nicole, man." That really stokes me out.
Charlie Cilensek: Do you ride a rocker board or a cambered board?
Strictly camber. Except I did try a flat board at the end of the season, and I might try that out next year. But for the most part I need a cambered board. I like to ride a smaller board in the park. I ride a 147 to 150, and I try to ride that for everything. Sometimes when I need more support I'll ride a bigger board like a 154.
Mat Huber: Do you still name and treat your boards well?
Yes. Well, Nicole and I had a complicated situation after last season. We were on a break. She's going to come back soon I hope. Frank is an old buddy of mine, but I don't think I'm going to be cruising with him for a while…
Ryan Gormley: Do you think riding with a solid crew helps you push your riding, or do you prefer to ride alone?
A solid crew. Definitely a solid crew. It's the shit. Going through the season, filming those video projects, and doing all of those contests, I get to ride with a bunch of different people from all over the place. It's awesome.
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Possessing strong mathematical skills provides an enormous advantage in today's business environment. Virtually all of the top careers in the Jobs Rated Almanac involve mathematics, statistics or computer skills.
The actuarial science degree program at Robert Morris University prepares students for careers as actuaries, the second-rated career in the most recent edition of the Jobs Rated Almanac (2002).
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The curriculum integrates a nationally renowned commitment to communications with professional studies in business and mathematics. The major is highly interdisciplinary in content, requiring courses in general mathematics, statistics, actuarial mathematics, business, economics and finance.
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Actuaries apply mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems in finance, insurance and related fields. Actuaries are involved with every aspect of the insurance industry and must possess strong mathematical skills and a solid business background to apply their technical knowledge.
Actuaries are responsible for determining rates and premiums on insurance policies (e.g. life, health, home and auto) and forecasting future events affecting the soundness of insurance programs. Some actuaries work with consulting firms as advisors to corporations regarding human resource and pension benefits. Government agencies, such as the Social Security Administration or insurance regulatory boards, also employ actuaries. Actuaries can specialize in life and health insurance, in property and casualty insurance, or in pension benefit programs.
Half of all certified actuaries work for insurance companies, one third for independent consulting companies and the remainder in education and government. For more information about the profession, visit www.beanactuary.org.
The 126-credit hour curriculum has three components:
Students seeking to major in actuarial science should take as much high school mathematics as possible. A strong background in all areas of pre-calculus mathematics provides an excellent basis for university work. Students also should have an interest in business and computer science, and in developing management and communications skills. Students planning to transfer college credits to RMU should complete courses in calculus, introductory economics, accounting and other business-related areas.
RMU's curriculum is expressly designed to prepare students to succeed on the professional actuarial exams. Students take the first exam in the sophomore year and the second exam in the junior year. Senior courses cover material for the next two exams. Students also take courses in economics, finance and applied statistics that are pre-approved by the SOA for fulfillment of additional professional requirements (referred to as Validation by Educational Experience).
Students generally pass several exams while in college, thereby qualifying for attractive employment opportunities. Actuaries continue to take exams while working, eventually attaining professional designations such as Associate and Fellow (the highest designation). Our program lays a solid and substantial foundation for progress toward full certification as a practicing actuary, and many of our students go on to achieve the Fellow designation before the age of 30. For more detailed information concerning the exams, visit http://www.soa.org/. or http://www.casact.org/.
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Warren Buffett beefs up GM stake to 25 million shares
DETROIT -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has acquired 10 million more shares of General Motors, lifting its holdings in the company to 25 million shares.
The latest investment -- disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday -- comes as the U.S. government unloads a portion of its stake in the company.
GM shares fell 3.2 percent, or 92 cents, to $27.75 on Thursday in New York Stock Exchange trading following the release of the company's fourth-quarter and 2012 financial results. The shares rose 1 cent today to $27.76.
Berkshire's GM shares are worth about $694 million based on Thursday's closing price, making it among the automaker's biggest shareholders.
Buffett is well known as a value investor with patience and a long-term view of equity markets.
Berkshire Hathaway is also a partial owner of BYD Co., a Chinese carmaker that specializes in electric vehicles.
Berkshire acquired 10 million shares of GM in early 2012 at an average price of $25.66 and purchased another 5 million shares in the third quarter of 2012.
GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson, a former managing director at private equity firm Carlyle Group, told The Detroit News in a 2012 interview that Buffett was a "wise investor" with a "track record to prove it."
In December, the U.S. Treasury announced it would sell 200 million of its 500 million shares in GM for $5.5 billion.
The U.S. government, which bailed GM out in 2008 and 2009, still owns about 19 percent of the automaker.
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For 54 years, the City of Calhoun and other cities across Georgia have brought the joy of the holiday season to patients at Georgia's regional behavioral health hospitals through the Mayor's Christmas Motorcade.
"We have always been supportive of this (Mayors' Christmas Motorcade); it serves a good purpose," City of Calhoun Mayor Jimmy Palmer said.
The Northwest Regional Hospital has been closed and the mental health clients were moved to community-based housing.
Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), which is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its 512 member cities, is continuing to work with the cities in the Northwest region and the state coordinators to ensure that the clients continue to receive Christmas gifts through the motorcade.
The program, begun by the GMA, in cooperation with Governor Ernest Vandiver, relies on resident participation in each city to donate gifts for the patients, many of who would not receive gifts or be recognized without the Mayors' Christmas Motorcade.
According to hospital staff, many of the patients at these hospitals, and community-based housing, have lived there most of their lives and have little, if any, support or contact with friends and family.
Civic organizations, businesses, churches, schools, scout troops and individual citizens are encouraged to help with the collection of gifts for the Mayors' Chrismas Motorcade.
Donations of new and unwrapped gifts will be accepted at City Hall until Monday, December 10, and cash donations are welcome.
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If you're looking for information on what there is to do in Colorado, the 10 official Colorado Welcome Centers are a great place to start.
Official Colorado Welcome Centers are located throughout the state. They are easily accessed from every major highway leading into Colorado as well as near Denver. These visitor services sites provide indispensable local and statewide travel information. Our dedicated Colorado volunteer experts will provide area-specific brochures, detailed maps and face-to-face travel consultation and advice, free of charge.
Colorado Welcome Center at Silverthorne
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Two died of hypothermia, one of asphyxia and one drowning
There were four people from Ocean County who lost their lives due to conditions connected to Hurricane Sandy, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday. "Our thoughts are with these families," Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford said. Below are the individuals who died: Celestine Kreitzer, 94, of Forked River Pronouncement Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 2:35 p.m. Cause of Death: Hypothermia George Tatay, 61, of Brick Pronouncement Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 5:01 p.m. Cause of Death: Asphyxia due to drowning Erwin Bockhorn, 72, of Little Egg Harbor Pronouncement Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Cause of Death: Drowning Leonard Thompson, 71, of Stafford Pronouncement Date: Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 9:46 p.m. Cause of Death…
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Shutting out intruders with AppArmor
When an attacker succeeds in infecting a victim's system, the attacker inherits the victim's privileges. App Armor beats the attack by reducing the potential victim's privileges to a minimum.
Novell views AppArmor [1] as an easily configurable but effective protection system for Linux. According to the vendor, AppArmor competes with SE Linux, which has been part of the Suse distribution for quite a while now, although lacking the policies needed to run it. Whereas SE Linux is comparatively difficult to configure, but implements comprehensive MACs (Mandatory Access Control), AppArmor focuses on restricting the scope of individual applications. The Task It is an unfortunate fact that many programs suffer from bugs, and web applications are particularly badly hit. Most software is not coded by security specialists, though it may be publicly accessible via the web, and this makes it an easy target for attackers. If an attacker finds a programming error in an application, they can typically exploit the error, thus gaining access to the target system.
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To ensure your meals are safe and enjoyable, it's important to know how to prepare, transport and store food for outdoor eating.
Are organic foods healthier for consumers, and are they worth the sometimes higher cost and shorter shelf life?
It's important to practice good food safety when you're dealing with eggs. Following are some good egg safety tips to keep in mind the next time you're buying, storing or cooking eggs.
Food scientists explain how processed foods contribute many nutrients to our diet, how they enable today's busy lifestyles and why they are essential to feeding a growing population.
Here's a brief look at where chocolate comes from, nutritional information, how it's made, and the ingredients that make chocolate – whether milk, dark or white – a memorable treat.
The average American drinks 25 gallons of milk each year, which is why it's important to know some facts about milk.
Many cooks believe they can tell if food is done - and safe to eat - by how it looks and feels. However, according to the USDA, recent research has shown that color and texture are unreliable indicators of food temperature safety.
What is gluten? Does gluten have a taste? How do you identify that a food product has gluten in it? If a product isn't labeled, what are some other ways to determine if it has gluten in it? Which people benefit most from a gluten-free diet?
To make sure that the food you bring home is as safe and delicious as it was at the store, it's important to know the best way to pack and transport your groceries.
Tailgating is a fun American tradition where food is prepared and enjoyed near the back of a car or truck, often in the parking lot of a sporting, music or other large event. However, food-borne illness is no fun.
What does "kosher" mean? Are kosher foods only for persons observing Jewish food laws? How do I know if a food is Kosher? What are the benefits of kosher food?
Microwaves are easy and convenient to use for cooking meals, preparing frozen foods, and reheating leftovers. However, it's important to remember that microwaves differ greatly from conventional ovens.
IFT's new public education campaign and video series created to generate awareness of the role that food science plays in ensuring a nutritious, safe and abundant food supply.
Being a "locavore" and eating foods grown near where you live have become a popular practice, as many people want to support their local farmers. Here are some tips to keep in mind the next time you buy produce at your local farmer's market.
In light of the recent Listeria outbreak in cantaloupe, it is more important than ever to choose your fresh fruits and vegetables carefully. It is important to select produce that has been stored properly and safely from the grocery store or market. To keep yourself and your family safe, what exactly should you look for next time you hit the produce aisle?
Cocoa trees produce pods, which is the fruit chocolate comes from. Large harvests occur by hand twice annually throughout the year. Chocolate liquor is the thick paste generated when chocolate nibs, the roasted and de-shelled chocolate beans, are heated to a high temperature; it's then separated into cocoa butter and cocoa powder.
Whether you cook all your food for the week on Sunday or have extra food left at the end of a meal—for many families, leftovers are key to solving the problem of "what's for dinner." Meals like pastas, soups, chili, and other home-cooked meals can easily be reheated for lunch at the office the next day or packed in a heat-insulated thermos for kids' lunches.
While most people define any negative reaction to food as a food allergy, many actually suffer from a food sensitivity or intolerance. This video from IFT features Aurora Saulo, professor and extension specialist in food technology at University of Hawaii Manoa, discussing food allergies, food intolerances and food sensitivities.
Antioxidants—what are they and why do you need them? IFT Member Claudia Fajardo-Lira, PhD, Professor of Food Science and Nutrition at California State University-Northridge, explains the facts about antioxidants in this video.
Ever wonder what all those numbers mean on canned, boxed or packaged food products? This video from IFT features Richard Ross, CEO of Ross Consulting LLC, discussing shelf-life of food, proper storage, expiration dates, lot codes and what it all means for you and your family.
Christine Bruhn, PhD, director of the Center for Consumer Research at University of California-Davis, and a professor in the UC-Davis Department of Food Science and Safety, explains why foods are irradiated in this video from IFT.
As Americans settle into their new fall routines with sending kids back to school and returning to work after relaxing vacations, they are packing more lunches for both school and work in an effort to save money. In this economy, packing your lunch or your child's can save your family money, and ensure a safe and healthy meal.
If most of what you know about probiotics comes from yogurt advertisements, you may - understandably - be skeptical about the bacteria's health benefits. After all, the information came from a source that wants you to buy a probiotic product. Numerous independent researchers and health organizations, however, also back the value of probiotics.
The FDA recently announced that seafood from the Gulf is safe to eat. Whether it's from the Gulf or elsewhere, there are several ways you can ensure the seafood you're buying is fresh and safe. IFT food science expert, Kantha Shelke, PhD, offers tips on how to select and store seafood safely.
Fat is the enemy – that's the philosophy of many Americans who are trying to lose excess weight. While plenty of proven health risks can be tied to carrying extra pounds, not all fat is bad, experts say. In fact dietary fat is considered an essential nutrient, and some "good" types of fat actually deliver a myriad of health benefits – including aiding in weight control.
Did you know there's a fifth taste? It's called umami and it's often described as a meaty, savory, full-flavor taste found in such foods as Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, red wine and seafood. Originally discovered by Japanese researchers almost a century ago, science is now catching up . Not only can umami enhance the taste experience, it can also play a role in reducing dietary sodium and dietary fat as well as make us feel fuller.
Summer is the season to be outdoors with friends and family at picnics, barbecues and many other events. But the warm weather also brings an increase in foodborne illnesses when food sits out in hot, humid conditions. Make sure your summer party is memorable for reasons other than food poisoning by taking steps to keep food fresh and safe.
To help consumers make informed decisions about the food they eat, IFT has developed IFT Food Facts to provide consumers with news they can use in their daily lives.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) exists to advance the science of food. Our long-range vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food supply contributing to healthier people everywhere.
The holiday season will be here before we know it, which means preparing for yummy feasting, the gathering of friends and family and shopping for all the food. Turkeys, hams, homemade salads and fruity desserts are all waiting to be whipped up and consumed.
Giving chocolate to your sweetheart on Valentine's Day is a time-honored tradition. However, what you don't want is to give chocolate that has a chalky white film on the surface, known as "fat bloom." Not only does this make chocolate less visually appealing, it affects the texture and taste for your sweetheart.
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Automated answering systems contribute to the public's impression of government being run by nameless, faceless bureaucrats.
My 90-year-old mother still has all her marbles, though sometimes she forgets where she put them.
But a recent go-round with a couple of government agencies and a doctor's office over a misprint on her Medicare card tested her patience and her sanity.
The main villains were automated answering systems, those unforgiving "Press 1 if you want this, press 2 if you want that" mechanisms that mostly don't let you talk back. Trying to navigate them can be frustrating for anyone, but it's especially tough for those with poor vision.
"I just remember I thought I was going crazy for three days," said my mom, who otherwise is a huge fan of Medicare.
When I call an agency or company and the first thing greeting me is a live voice, a feeling of utter gratitude rushes over me.
OK, OK, so I have very low standards for happiness. But the opportunity to explain my request or problem to a real human being is such a relief. So often the automated systems give you a bunch of choices but none of them really fits your needs. I'm told that for many companies and agencies, pressing zero gets you a person. I've only found that to be true about half the time.
According to a 2011 Consumer Reports study on customer service, 71 percent of respondents were extremely irritated when they couldn't reach a human being during a phone call. The survey said 67 percent claimed they have hung up without getting their business resolved.
One who has resisted turning his agency over to an automated answering system is Alan Jennings, executive director of Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, which helps low-income people with such necessities as shelter, food and fuel assistance.
"I've had repeated attempts around me to go to a phone answering system because it's cheaper and I flatly refused," Jennings said. "I just don't think it's good customer service.
"The people we serve are so beaten down, the least they can get is a real human being that cares about them," he said. "They live much of their lives going from crisis to crisis and they don't find a world that's particularly sensitive, sympathetic or easy to deal with."
These automated systems are going to be an even bigger issue as baby boomers age. Some might say that boomers will have grown used to the automated answering services over time. But the infirmities of age – hearing loss, reduced vision, fading memory and dexterity – can amplify the frustrations most of us non-senior citizens already feel when confronted with the unbending will of a machine.
In the name of efficiency and cost-cutting, governments have become among the biggest users of automated phone systems. And with all the budget reductions they face, how can the public ask those agencies to hire more real people to be the first voice each caller hears?
Yet live receptionists might well be the best community outreach any government can have. Sometimes a call to PennDOT or a social service agency is the only personal contact a person has with government for months at a time.
If he or she is frustrated by the rigidity of an automated answering service, it's easier to dismiss government as a bunch of nameless, faceless and mindless bureaucrats.
Bringing back real people to be the kind of "first responders" who put a human face on government would not only be good for the country's employment picture but could also help change public perceptions about government.
Mary Ellen Alu
8:37 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Amen! BTW, this is another reason why the U.S. Postal system is so cool. EVERY DAY ('cept Sunday), you can have face-to-face human contact with a real government employee! (the mail's a bonus).
10:35 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Margie Peterson is 100% correct. Automated phone systems have there place...giving out the hours, directions or answering straightforward frequently asked questions works well with the systems but the quality of the organization is directly reflected in the ease with which a caller can reach a competent representative.
Ann Wlazelek
10:35 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Whole-heartedly agree, Margie. What was your Mom's problem and how did she eventually resolve it?
Eric Harding
10:35 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
"Trying to navigate them can be frustrating for anyone, but it's especially tough for those with poor vision."
Did you mean hearing? If you did mean vision, then there are phones out there for people with vision problems. We got this great phone for my grandmother that has large buttons with large print on them.
David Brugger
10:35 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Not sure why you limit your concerns to the government. It is much more frustrating to deal with private enterprise which not only uses machines to handle human issues but if you do get a human, it is in a country where one cannot understand the person and the connection is horrendous.
Mom of DnNnD
10:35 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Here's a little trick that I found works most of the time. When it's a voice activated automated line just say "Representative" even if it's not an option. I bypass many systems using this one word.
10:35 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Agreed, I am all for technology, and much of what we want is at our fingertips, however as we have become so expectant of fast solutions, we have to give up some of those niceties, such as human interaction. Unfortunately, some agencies and organizations employ people who answer telephones, but cannot answer basic organizational information (such as directions to their facility of operation). Once I spent 12 minutes with a woman who was so bad I ended up explaining to her how she got to work! Technology is usually good, and human interaction has become so-so.
Margie Peterson
11:35 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Eric, I should have said the automated systems are difficult for people with poor vision or hearing problems. My mom has macular degeneration and her sight has deteriorated so much that even with a phone with the big buttons and large print she sometimes hits the wrong one. And David, you're right that automated systems are used by many in private industry as well. I focused on their use by government agencies because I think agencies fight against a stereotype of being uncaring bureaucrats and automated systems contribute to that image. A faction of the public complains that we need to cut government spending. Well, automated answering systems are an example of what can happen when we do.
5:08 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012
As someone who works in the answering service business, Thank You! We have had people leave us for automated systems, and end up coming back because they missed important calls and because of the customer service!
Truthfully, in an age where everything is digital, people text more than they call each other and you can maintain your relationships without ever having to see someone face to face (with things like facebook), the ability to actually talk to a live person who is there to help you is almost a rare delight. It's also what helps build loyal customers and build your brand.


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Markus Heinze, is father to two girls. One of them was diagnosed aged three with having diabetes yet this does not run in their genes. Both parents were tested for it and it came back negative. How then, has their daughter Johanna come to have this life threatening disease? Could it be because she had a Hepatitis B vaccine, shortly after her birth? Markus provides compelling evidence backed up with undeniable scientific research that vaccines ARE hurting more children than ever before. You wont get told about this by your Doctor. They simply don't know themselves.
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