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290 - Introduction to East Asia. This course is a basic introduction
to the cultures of China, Japan, and to a limited extent, Korea. We will discuss
the histories of these civilizations from their beginnings to the present, touching
briefly upon the major cultural, political, and social developments of each region.
Evaluations will be determined on the basis of short quizzes, exams, and a research
project. Three hours. Munson.
ASTU 390 - Contemporary Issues in East Asia. This course will examine
in depth the major issues facing contemporary East Asian politics, society, and
culture. Through news articles and analysis, audio and video commentary, blogs,
and other diverse media, students will explore such topics as China's economic rise,
the influence of Japanese popular culture on Asia and the world, freedom of speech
and internet censorship, China's one-child policy, the future of Tibet and Taiwan,
and the success and failures of the "Asian Educational Model," among others. ASTU
290 or permission of instructor required. Munson.
ASTU 401 - Capstone. A culminating research project completed in
conjunction with a regularly scheduled major course, as a special topics project
or as a significant research project outside of a class. Prerequisite: Senior status.
Offered annually. One hour.
ASTU 450 - Internship in Asian Studies. Qualified students may
combine their classroom knowledge with practical experience in internship placements;
placements in Asia will be considered. Students will complete a project mutually
agreed upon by the student, a supervisor, and the instructor. Open to juniors and
seniors with the permission of the Asian Studies Director. Application required;
see the College Catalog for details. Three Hours.
CHIN 111-112 - Elementary Chinese. Introduction to Modern spoken Chinese (Mandarin).
Its purpose is to provide students ample opportunity to practice speaking and listening.
It includes language and cultural behavior appropriate to interactions between Americans
and Chinese. Three hours. Wu/Staff.
CHIN 211-212 - Intermediate Chinese. Designed to prepare students
to live and study abroad in a Chinese speaking environment. Thematic material includes
everyday practical conversations: social etiquette, food, transportation, living
arrangements and health. Prerequisites: Chin 112 or equivalent. Three hours. Wu/Staff.
CHIN 221 - Chinese Culture and Society. A travel course designed
to explore Chinese history, customs and values. First hand experience helps students
gain insight to the continuities between China's present and past, that are essential
to understanding Chinese life, thought and behavior. Offered in January & Summer.
Three hours. Wu.
CHIN 311-312 - Advanced Chinese. A third-year language course designed
to consolidate language skills and to extend the student's mastery of Chinese. The
course emphasis is on strengthening the student's grammatical skills through application
to reading and writing. Offered as needed. Three hours. Wu/Staff.
JAPN 111 - Elementary Japanese I. Introduction of modern spoken
Japanese with an emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Upon successful
completion of JAPN 111, students should be able to comprehend and produce Japanese
in a range of real-world activities, and to write and recognize both the hiragana
and katakana syllabaries. Three hours. Munson/Tasaka.
JAPN 112 - Elementary Japanese II. A continuation of JAPN 111, with an increased
focus on kanji characters. Prerequisite: JAPN 111 or permission of instructor. Three
hours. Munson/Tasaka.
JAPN 211 - Intermediate Japanese I. Further study of Japanese grammar,
with increased focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Continued focus
on kanji characters. Prerequisite: JAPN 112 or permission of instructor. Three hours.
JAPN 212 - Intermediate Japanese II. A continuation of JAPN 211.
By the completion of JAPN 212 students should be introduced to approximately 150
kanji characters. Prerequisite: JAPN 211 or permission of instructor. Three hours.
JAPN 220 - Japanese Culture. A broad survey introduction to the
culture of Japan, examining literature, film, fiction, and comics. No Japanese language
skills required. Three hours. Tasaka.
JAPN 311 - Advanced Japanese. This third-year language course is
designed to introduce a range of advanced grammar patterns, with a special focus
on reading native texts. Offered as needed. Three hours. Munson
ARTH 228 - Oriental Art. This course will explore the fascinating artistic
production of China and Japan, two countries closely interconnected through cultural
and religious ties. The arts of these countries show at once persistent thematic
continuity, and impressive stylistic innovation throughout the centuries. We will
examine expressions in painting, sculpture, the decorative arts, and architecture
and their meaning and impact within their social, economic, political, and religious
context. Three hours. Terrono.
FILM 292 - Japanese Film as History: The Works of Kurosawa Akira.
A general introduction to postwar Japanese film through close examination of several
films of Kurosawa Akira. Classic samurai drama such as Rashomon, The Seven Samurai,
and other period films will be the focus of the course. Students will be introduced
to basic theories and concepts in film studies, as well as topics in Japanese history
relevant to both the settings and production of films. Close attention will also
be paid to issues of nationalism, gender, war and cross-cultural adaptation. Japanese
skills are not required. Offered alternate years. Munson.
FLET 231 - Chinese Literature. An introduction to Chinese literature with
attention to translated classics as well as modern works of fiction and poetry.
Three hours. Staff.
FLET 232 - Japanese Literature in Translation. This course will
explore the literature of modern Japan in English translation. Topics to be discussed
include the relationship between the individual and society; Japan's international
relations; WWII and the occupation of postwar Japan; and the modern Japanese family,
among others. Three hours. Tasaka.
FLET 233 - The Spirit of Samurai in Japanese Literature and Film. A course
on the history, tradition, and ethics of samurai, the warriors of feudal Japan,
and how samurai have inspired modern and contemporary Japanese culture as well as
western literature and film. The class is discussion-oriented, and consists of four
parts: the stereotype of samurai; the truth of samurai through history, tradition,
and ethics; the place of samurai in modern and contemporary Japanese literature
and film; and the influence of samurai on Western culture. Three hours. Tasaka.
HIST 221 - Japan Past and Present. A January travel course designed
to explore the history and culture of Japan. Destinations will vary but will include
Tokyo and Kyoto. Two weeks of instruction in Ashland and two weeks in Japan. Japanese
language skills are not required, but Japanese language students will be given opportunities
to practice their skills in various settings. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Offered in alternate years during January term; tentatively scheduled for 2015.
Three Hours. Munson.
HIST 391 - Ancient, Mughal, and British India to 1857: The origins of Indian
civilization and classical Hinduism; the Sultanate of Delhi; Akbar the Great, the
Mughal Empire and its decline. European penetration; the Portuguese; Anglo-French
rivalry and the dominion of the East India Company; British expansion; the nature
of the Indian Mutiny and its aftermath. Problems of analysis and interpretation.
Offered occasionally. Three hours. Watkinson.
HIST 392 - Modern India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The impact of European
rule on the subcontinent: the nature of British imperial government; modernization
and social change. The rise of Indian nationalism: the Indian National Congress
and constitutional developments; the First World War and the Amritsar massacre;
Mahatma Gandhi; Muslim separatism, the transfer of power and Partition. The problems
of independent South Asian governments, contemporary developments and problems of
historiography. Offered alternate years. Three hours. Watkinson.
HIST 394 - Japanese History to 1600. This course is a survey history of Japan,
from its earliest beginnings of civilization through to the end of the sixteenth
century. We will touch on the origins of human life on the Japanese archipelago,
and focus on topics such as: the introduction of Chinese civilization, the origins
Shinto and Japanese Buddhism, the development of traditional Japanese culture and
literature, and the rise of the samurai class during the Heian, Kamakura, and Ashikaga
periods. Three hours. Munson.
HIST 395 - Japanese History Since 1600. A seminar-style introduction to modern
Japanese history. We will trace the development of Japan from an isolated, agrarian
federation of feudatories to a modern, industrialized nation-state. In the course
of our journey we will focus wherever possible on the international dimension to
Japan's early modern and modern periods, specifically concentrating on the tumultuous
events of the nineteenth century. At the completion of the course students should
be versant in the basic themes of modern Japanese history, understanding how and
why Japan occupies its current position in world affairs. Three hours. Munson
HIST 396 - Modern China, 1800 to 1949.A survey of the process of modernization.
The course will discuss traditional Chinese society, the penetration of Western
civilization, and the rise of Chinese nationalism which culminates in the founding
of the People's Republic in 1949. Three hours. Zhang.
HIST 397- Modern China, 1949 to the Present. A close look at the goals, achievements,
and problems of China since 1949. Conducted primarily as a seminar, this course
examines topics such as education, political structure, the economy, population,
and women. Although not a prerequisite, HIST 396 is strongly recommended. Offered
alternate years. Three hours. Zhang.
PHIL 220 - Philosophy East and West. The purpose of this course is to introduce
students to the classic philosophic traditions of Greece, Rome, India, China, and
Japan. This introduction might consist of a study of representative texts or a comparative
analysis of central concepts and assumptions. Three hours. Huff.
PHIL 343 - Confucian Tradition. An in-depth study of the Confucian philosophical
tradition, including both classical sources and neo-Confucian developments, guided
by recent scholarship. We will explore debates within the tradition over questions
such as the relationship between virtue and human nature and the authority of tradition
versus individual insight. Prerequisite: two courses in philosophy or permission
of instructor. PHIL 212 or 220 are recommended but not necessary. Three hours. Huff.
PSCI 335 - The Political System of China: Past and Present. A survey of the
structure and operation of the Chinese political system. Consideration will be given
to the development of the Chinese political system during the Imperial dynastic
period, the Republican period, and the present period of Communist rule. Offered
alternate years. Three hours. Turner.
RELS 221 - World Religions: Indian, Buddhist, Chinese, Japanese. An examination
of the history, beliefs, and practices of living religions of the world: Hinduism,
Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Jainism. Consideration will be given
to the variety of answers offered to life's questions, and to the present encounter
of world religions. Both primary and secondary sources will be used in learning
the basic vocabulary, critical problems, and current state of each of the religions
studied. Area Two: The World's Religious Traditions. Three hours. Staff
ELS 223 - Hinduism: History, Teachings, Practice. This course provides a thorough
introduction to the diverse worlds of Hinduism. Through an exploration of the many
layers of religious ideas and practices and the historic circumstances from which
they emerge, students will gain an appreciation of the rich and pluralistic Hindu
tradition of India and beyond. To accomplish this, students will carry out an inquiry
that will range from archaeological evidence of the oldest layers of the religious
life in India, to the arrival of the Vedas, the composition of the Upanisads and
the Epics, the emergence of the great devotional gods and goddesses, and to the
everyday practices of Hindus today. Finally, the course will examine the Hindu diaspora,
with a particular emphasis on Hindus in America and the continuing influence Hinduism
exerts on the American religious imagination. Area Two: The World's Religious Traditions.
Three hours. Brown.
RELS 225 - Buddhism: History, Teachings, Practice. This course provides a
thorough introduction to the diverse worlds of Buddhism. Through an exploration
of the life and teachings of its founder, as well as the historic and religious
context of India out of which the tradition emerges, students will gain an understanding
of Buddhism's fundamental claims and practices. By studying the spread of Buddhism
into East and Southeast Asia and how these cultures shaped their own unique forms
of the tradition, students will obtain an appreciation for the tremendous impact
this religion has had in countries such as China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka
and Myanmar. Finally, the course will examine the arrival of Buddhism in America
and the growing influence it is exerting on the American religious imagination.
Area Two: The World's Religious Traditions. Three hours. Brown.
RELS 248 - Religions of Japan: Land of Kami, Land of Buddhas. This course
travels to Japan and provides a historical and cultural exploration of Japanese
religious ideas and practices. Though the main focus will be on the religious tradition
of Shinto and the many forms of Buddhism in Japan, the course will also consider
the influence and impact of folk religion, Confucianism, Daoism, Christianity, and
the wide array of new religious movements that have emerged in recent history. A
particular focus of the course will be on the manner in which religion has so profoundly
shaped multiple aspects of Japanese life, including the arts, politics, popular
culture, and views of the natural environment. Offered every two or three years.
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It is no secret that childhood experiences are the foundation of what we know and love as adults. I have had a lot of people ask me why I enjoy shooting and hunting with a crossbow. I like to hunt with other means as well, but I became fascinated with crossbows as a child.
My brother and I loved to watch action movies, and in one we saw someone with a crossbow. After that we wanted one. My brother was 5 years older than me and he took high school wood shop. For his "open project" that year, the one where he was allowed to choose what to make, he made a crossbow.
I had to beg him, but he finally let me shoot it once. It was not the safest invention ever. Who am I kidding? It was not safe at all. It was extremely hard to cock. If you bumped it when it was cocked, there was a chance of a misfire, and there was no guard to keep your fingers out of the way. My brother didn't want me to shoot his invention because he was worried I would cut off my fingers.
Thankfully, crossbow technology has changed significantly since my childhood. Now, any time I see one, I have to check it out. I am always amazed at the manufacture's technological advances.
TenPoint Crossbows
Several years ago I found a crossbow I fell in love with because of its safety features. The TenPoint Crossbow comes standard with 3 safety mechanisms:
Grip guard
The grip guard keeps fingers safely below the flight deck. It ensures you don't forget where your fingers are and accidentally put them in the path of the strings or cables.
Dry fire inhibitor
This inhibitor locks the cocked bow so that it will not fire without a fully inserted bolt (a crossbow arrow is called a bolt).
Ambidextrous trigger-safety switch
The TenPoint has a standard ambidextrous trigger-safety switch, similar to that on a rifle.
I use my TenPoint, Carbon Fusion CLS, in shooting classes, demonstrations and for hunting. It is 38 inches long and has a draw weight of 185 pounds. The trigger weight is 3.5 pounds allowing the shooter to make a steady shot. When the trigger is pulled, the bolt hits its mark at about 150 feet per second and with over 100 pounds of force. When used with the proper bolt and broadhead, the crossbow is a deadly hunting tool.
I began taking a crossbow along on my hunts as an alternative to a rifle. In my resident state of Colorado, as well as in neighboring New Mexico, crossbows are not legal to use during archery season.* I enjoy the crossbow because it adds a challenge to the hunt, is quiet and weighs no more than my hunting rifle.
The only challenge I have had using my crossbow for hunting is reloading. This may make you think, "With 185 pound draw weight, how can you even cock it?" I can pull the bow, I am just too short to get the string into the locking mechanism. Thankfully, TenPoint thinks of everything, including those of us of the smaller stature.
TenPoint offers crossbows with an AccuDraw cocking device. This device includes a cable and pulley system that is attached to the bow. The device, combined with a claw type hook, allows the user to simply crank a handle and it draws the string and cocks the bow. This system is safe, efficient and since it is attached to the bow, it's always with you. It is, however, a bit slow if you are in a hurry to make a follow up shot.
I carry another TenPoint product because I like to be fast and efficient when I am hunting with the crossbow. It is called an AccuRope. It is the industry's first retractable, portable rope-cocker and works on most crossbows. It comes with a handy pouch that can be hooked on your belt and has a silent magnetic closure. I was elated when TenPoint introduced it, because a short gal like me can now re-cock, and reload, quickly and silently.
This year during SHOT Show, I tried one of TenPoint's newest bows. It is the ultra compact Stealth SS. I am mentioning this one because it is now on my "must have" list. This shorter, lighter, more powerful version of my current crossbow is just over 34 inches long and weighs only 6.8 pounds so it is going to be even easier to carry around all day. This bow verifies a saying I love, "Good things come in small packages."
*It is important to check your state's regulations

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The crisis threatening the survival of Gloucester and other East Coast fishing communities — which have declined into officially declared disaster during the last four years — has not registered a blip during the 2012 national election campaign, even as voters go to the polls today.
Neither Mitt Romney nor President Obama has paid a whit's attention to an $331 million industry, though Obama has given silent support to his team at NOAA Fisheries, headed by Jane Lubchenco, over calls for her ouster from several fedral lawmakers.
Here in Massachusetts, the epicenter of the conflict where the government has centered its regional offices and bipartisan political resistance is most intense, frustration is palpable.
A founder of the Northeast Seafood Coalition when he was Gloucester's mayor in the previous decade, John Bell is not given to pessimism.
But "unfortunately," he conceded Monday, "we haven't seen a break in the culture of not caring about coastal communities; this has been typical over the years of many administrations."
In close encounters with Gov. Romney, whose four years in the State House overlapped his six in City Hall, Bell said he found the future presidential nominee uninterested in fishing.
"He came down to a red tide event," Bell recalled. "He looked at me and said I should be working on potholes, not fishing."
And yet, President Obama, Bell also conceded, has also proved an intractable impediment to improving the lot of the small business entrepreneurs who work at great risk with small margins determined to maintain business independence.
"We have done a pretty good job in terms of proposing intelligent policy," Bell observed. "Why we haven't made it into the front door of the White House? I don't know. We have a lot of work ahead of us."
The disaster, acknowledged in September by the acting commerce secretary, Roberta Blank, has the contours of the malaise of the general economy, with government-sanctioned consolidation and greater efficiency of operation at the expense of jobs. The result is that port communities — from Gloucester, New Bedford, Hampton, N.H. and Pt. Judith, R.I., through Montauk, N.Y., and New Jersey all the way to North Carolina's Outer Banks — have come to feel shackled into a system imposed by central state planners under the subtle influence of conservationists and global investors.


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Bridgewater College Students Write, Direct Play
The Bridgewater College Pinion Players will present a student-written and directed production, "Sherlock Holmes: The Fall of Baker Street," April 18 – 21 in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College.
Performances are at 8 p.m. April 18 – 20 and at 3 p.m. on April 21. A talk-back and reception will be held following the Friday evening performance. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for seniors and non-BC students and may be reserved by calling 540-828-5631.
The play, adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, and inspired by the stage play "Sherlock Holmes" by William Gillette, was written by James E. Custer, a sophomore from Dayton, Va., Nicholas Davies, a senior from Waynesboro, Va., and Jessica Snellings, a senior from Stanley, Va. All three are English majors with minors in theater.
"Sherlock Holmes: The Fall of Baker Street" is co-directed by Custer and Snellings. Holmes has returned to college from Reichenbach. Little does he know that his arch-nemesis, Moriarty, has survived and has nefarious plans for Holmes and his friends.
Cast members include:
Tyler Goss, a senior philosophy and religion and mathematics double major, from Mechanicsville, Va.;
Joseph M. Kaiser, a freshman English major with a minor in communication studies, from Orange, Va.;
Amanda M. Field, a senior environmental science major, from Princess Anne, Md.;
Dominee A. McNerney, a sophomore liberal studies major, from Powhatan, Va.;
Kai Sutherland, a sophomore international studies major, from Chesapeake, Va.;
James A. Murtha Jr., a sophomore physics and mathematics major, from Forest, Va.;
Rebecca L. Heine, a communication studies and English double major with a minor in theater, from Jeffersonton, Va.;
Marissa Lubkowski, a junior biology major, from Harrisonburg, Va.;
Rikki René Wise, a sophomore business administration major, from Roanoke, Va.;
Malorie Andrews, a business administration major with a minor in equine studies, from Freeland, Md.; and
Carissa Cheatham, a biology and environmental studies double major, from Brookneal, Va.
Rebecca M. Haines, a junior history major with a minor in theater from Taneytown, Md., is production manager.
Morgan Elkins, a communication studies major with a minor in theater from Cloverdale, Va., is serving as stage manager.
Costume designers are Sarah Kathryn Burchfield, a communication studies and Spanish double major from Bridgewater, Va., and Chris Conte, a senior history and political science major from Wytheville, Va.
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Wright State's Office of Service-Learning supports the university's mission to "transform the lives of our students and the communities we serve" . . . through "significant community service." The Service-Learning Program further seeks to prepare students for active participation in our democratic society, helping them to:
The chief method for promoting these goals is through the development of service-learning courses. Service-learning, part of the national higher education civic engagement movement, is defined at Wright State as a teaching and learning pedagogy that engages faculty, students, and community members in a partnership to:


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Some Savannah city council members are concerned that the Sunday liquor sales law is having a negative effect on the bars and ultimately could affect our St. Patrick's day celebrations.
St. Patrick's day falls on a Monday in 2014, but the celebrating and partying will definitely start before that, including on Sunday.
The concern brought up in the council workshop is that most of the bars will not be able to open for any of the festivities on Sunday.
The council discussed important issues they want lawmakers to bring up in the upcoming legislative session next month. One item introduced by Alderman Van Johnson, a request to change the state law on sunday liquor sales. Johson believes allowing stores to sell liquore by the bottle but not a bar to sell a drink is hurt the downtown bars.
Some of the Aldermen thought it should be up to each city or town to decide whether to allow exceptions to the law. Some alerdmen say it could eventually have a very negative impact on the upcoming St. Patrick's Day festival celebrations.
"St. Patrick's weekend has a tremendous economic impact to the city," said Alderman Tony Thomas."A lot of that is the festive atmosphere and the partying and there could be a large amount of dollars that are lost so this is a very important decision if we're able to work with them to do something."
The city's legal council is working on some of the potential options to bring back to the table for the next workshop.
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It has been a long time coming. There have been many pitched battles over the past many decades. Many harsh words spoken that perhaps ought not to have been spoken. Many people have been harmed because of ages-old laws that make no sense in today's modern work-a-day world.
But, I think the time has come for a new vision for the future. We cannot let the old traditions continue to control modern American policy.
Yes, I think it's time we allow Oregon fans to marry.
Well, maybe not ALL Oregon fans.
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I know this might be shocking to some of you. I know what I say is very powerful politically. But I can't just stand by and allow the status quo to continue. This isn't just some unimportant issue, this is the second most important civil rights issue of the 21st century. Besides freeing Michael Jackon's children from the evil clutches of Joe Jackson.
I know what you are saying. Ken Crawford is right. Marriage is designed to promote the raising of children. And yes, Oregon fans shouldn't be allowed to procreate. And, of course, neither should Oregon State fans, but nobody here is suggesting they be allowed to marry. I mean that's just INSANE!
Sure, Leviticus 1:2 clearly states "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, bring as your offering an animal from either the herd or the flock." And that's why I don't pick Bible quotes at random to try to prove my point. Except for Deuteronomy 1:36, which is clearly relevant when it says "except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land he set his feet on, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly." Wait, goddamn it, ok, let's try to avoid picking Old Testament quotes at random.
Let's read from the Good Book of Belloti. Belloti 3:16 states "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have Rose Bowl." And since Oregon did give us God's only Son, it is only right that they gain some of the same legal rights as normal "non-freaks."
So, I put the question to you, dear denizens of CGB. Is it true what they say? That Oregon fans should be allowed to marry even though it might encourage Oregon fans to create more Oregon fans, only furthering the cycle of brutal, brutal lame-ness. I mean c'mon, this isn't like gay marriage equality, we should really think this one over before we do it. Now, let us light our Friday candles and begin prayers.
Dana Vollmer continues to VOLLMERIZE the national competition:
INDIANAPOLIS - Former California star Dana Vollmer most likely qualified for the United States' World Championships team by finishing second in the 100-meter butterfly final on July 7 in the 2009 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships/World Championship Trials at the IUPUI Natatorium. Vollmer, who swam a time of 57.32 seconds in the 100 fly final, is among a group of 13 Golden Bears competing in Indianapolis.
While only those who win the A finals along with the top four finishers in the 100- and 200-meter freestyle A finals automatically qualify for the U.S. World Championships team, the final U.S. team should include most of the second-place finishers, including Vollmer.
Tennessee product Christine Magnuson won the 100 fly and automatically qualified for the U.S. World Championships team in a course-record time of 57.15.
The 2009 FINA World Championships will take place in Rome, Italy, from July 26 to Aug. 2. Please see USA Swimming's selection procedures in the above attachment.


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|Falmouth City Council deals with animal control
By Roger McKinney, Reporter
City council voted to discontinue Falmouth's animal control contract with the county. A committee formed from council members and city citizens is currently in the process of rewriting Falmouth's animal control ordinance.
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This was so easy to make and tasted great. And…. it was the first 'recipe' I made from scratch myself!
The edamame come out slightly crunchy and full of flavor. The minced ginger are especially tasty.
- 8 oz frozen shelled edamame
- 1 T minced fresh ginger (essential!)
- 1 1/2 T soy sauce
- 1 T canola oil
- salt and fresh ground pepper
- preheat oven to 375 F.
- rinse the edamame in a sieve under lukewarm water to thaw. pat dry in a paper or clean dishtowel.
- in a small bowl, toss edamame with oil, soy sauce, and ginger.
- spread mixture evenly over baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- cook for 30-40 minutes, until they become golden, stirring every 10 minutes.
Filed under: DESSERT | Tags: chocolate, heavy cream
I'm so glad we started getting Bon Appetit magazine at home. It is so inspiring and so far everything has been super tasty!
- 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 large egg whites (reserve all 4 egg whites so you have backups on step 4…)
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (60-72% cacao), chopped
Beat 1/2 cup cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form; cover and chill.
Combine egg yolks, espresso, salt, and 2 Tbsp. sugar in a large metal bowl. Set over a saucepan of gently simmering water (the recipe says not allow bowl to touch water, but I don't know how it was going to reach 160 degrees without touching a little bit – I waited over 10 minutes!). Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is lighter in color and almost doubled in volume and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the mixture registers 160 degrees, about 1 minute.
Remove bowl from pan. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Let stand, whisking occasionally, until room temperature.
Using an electric mixer, beat egg white in another medium bowl, gradually increasing the speed from slow/medium speed until foamy. With mixer running, gradually beat in remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar. Keep increase speed to high and beat until firm peaks form. Have patience here or you egg whites will not preform. Also, once they form peaks, STOP BEATING THEM!
Carefully fold egg whites into chocolate in 2 additions; fold whipped cream into mixture just to blend (this is how the yummy fluffy texture is made).
Divide mousse among six (ahem- FOUR) teacups or 4-oz. ramekins. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Mousse can be made 1 day ahead; cover and keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
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A couple of things have made our pizzas of late better than they used to be. 1. We have a REAL oven now that gets up to 550 F. 2. I have started adding more water to the dough.
Now that I am back to bread-baking, I've realized that our old faithful recipe has yielded something like a ciabatta consistency dough. It is important that the dough be just on the stickier side of the sticky / tacky spectrum. It is tempting to add too much flour when kneading in order to make the dough easier to handle, but aim instead for a dough that is slightly sticky and pliable. When we're feeling really good about the dough, we make this sauce recipe with san marzano tomatoes.
I love looking back to see how far we've come with our pizza skills!
- 3 cups bread flour, plus more for kneading
- 2 t sugar
- 1/2 t instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/2 cups ice water
- 1 T vegetable oil, plus more for work surface
- 1 1/2 t table salt
- In food processor fitted with metal blade, process flour, sugar, and yeast until combined, about 2 seconds. With machine running, slowly add water through feed tube; process until dough is just combined and no dry flour remains, about 10 seconds. Let dough stand 10 minutes.
- Add oil and salt to dough and process until dough forms satiny, sticky ball that clears sides of the bowl, 30 – 60 seconds. Remove dough from bowl and knead briefly on lightly oiled countertop until smooth, about 1 minute. Shape dough into tight ball and place in large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 3 days. (We aim to make the dough 2 days before using it for best results.)
Filed under: BREAKFAST | Tags: almonds, appricots, dates, dried peaches, nuts, oats, raisins, sunflower seeds, wheat germ
This is now our go-to breakfast cereal. We've made an effort to eat less refined sugar lately and one of the biggest culprits in our diet has been our breakfast cereal even my seemingly healthy raisin bran packs a whopping 19 grams of sugar!!! I guess if I watched the Today Show, I would have noticed that earlier. Better late than never…
- 2/3 C wheat germ
- 1/3 C ground flax seeds (10 seconds in the coffee grinder – you get fiber with your morning Joe as a side benefit)
- 3 C old-fashioned oats (I always add more after mixing it all up, we just like it oatier)
- 1/3 C raisins
- 1/3 C chopped dates
- 2/3 C other dried fruit – I always use chopped dried apples and sometimes dried peaches or apricots
- 1/3 C hazelnuts (half or chopped)
- 1/3 C slivered almonds
- 1/3 C sunflower seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
- In a big Tupperware type container (something you can mix then put a lid on to store), mix the wheat germ, flax, and oats (I add a teaspoon of cinnamon here as well).
- Mix in remaining ingredients, adding extra oats if you want.
- Our 2/3 C measure lives in the muesli for scooping in the morning and replenishing every couple of weeks!
Filed under: SIDE | Tags: cheddar cheese, grits
Super simple, hearty side dish. This accompanied an AMAZING (if i do say so myself) braised pork shoulder. The pork recipe was from the January issue of Bon Appetit, if you want to check that out. Sorry I didn't take the time to photograph it. I swear it was super easy to make and looked just like the picture.
- 1 1/2 cups grits (not instant)
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 6 ounces sharp white Cheddar, shredded
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Tabasco sauce
- Slowly sprinkle grist over 1 quart of boiling water.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grits are tender and resemble a porridge, 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in butter and cheese until melted. Season with salt & pepper, and pass the Tabasco.
Filed under: APPETIZER | Tags: cannelini, lactose-free, red pepper, vegetarian
So simple. So good. Adapted from Smitten Kitchen to be lactose- free.
- 1 15-ounce can of white cannelini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red pepper
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/3 C lemon juice
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 425F. Roast the red pepper for about 15 minutes on each side, until it starts hissing and the skin is blackened.
- Puree the garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add everything else and blend until smooth.
- Season to taste.
ps. I made that bread, too!
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Recipe adapted from The Flexitarian Table.
The TOFU:
Seasoning Mixture
- 4 t finely chopped rosemary
- 2 t finely chopped garlic
- 1/4 t black pepper
- 1/8 t cayenne pepper
- 1 14-16 oz. package extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 4 slabs
- 3/4 t sea or kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 2 T canola or grapeseed oil
- 1/4 C lemon juice
- Stir together seasoning mixture
- place tofu on a plate in a single layer. cover with salt then rub all over with seasoning mixture. cover with pastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Take the tofu out of the refrigerator and use a paper towel to wick away moisture. Season both sides with salt and pepper
- in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmer. add the tofu, increase the heat to medium high, and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes.
- once a golden crust has formed, flip the tofu and cook for another 4 minutes. add the lemon juice to the pan and scrape up any caramelized bits. remove from heat.
Stir-fry Veggies:
- 1/2 C honey
- 1/3 C soy sauce
- 2 t finely grated, fresh ginger
- 1/2 C water
- 2 T canola oil
- 1 lb burdock, scrubbed and cut into matchsticks (I didn't use this at all)
- 1 lg, 2 medium, or 3 small leeks (i did three small :) white and tender green parts only, cut into matchsticks
- sea salt or kosher salt
- 8 oz. carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 2 T sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 scallions, white parts only
- in a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, ginger and water.
- in a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over high. add the burdock and cook, stirring, for two minutes. add the leaks, pinch of salt and cook until the leeks wilt, about 2 minutes. pour in the honey mixture and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- stir in the carrots, cover the pan again, and simmer until the veggies are tender, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
- uncover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer until the juices have reduced into a glaze.
Sobo and spinach:
- 8 oz. sobo noodles
- 2 T toasted sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1.5 lb spinach
- cook sobo in a large pot of lightly salted water until al dente – about 6 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups of cooking water.
- wipe the pot dry and set over medium heat. add sesame oil and cook garlic for 30 seconds. add the spinach, raise the heat and cook, stirring, until it's wilted.
- return noodles and reserved cooking water to the pot.
Divide brothy noodles among 4 bowls, then veggies, and top with tofu. sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and pass a bottle of soy sauce.
Adapted From Cook's Illustrated
- 3 cups (16 1/2 ounces) bread flour, plus more for work surface
- 1 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/3 cups ice water (about 10 1/2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for work surface
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- In food processor fitted with metal blade, process flour, sugar, and yeast until combined, about 2 seconds. With machine running, slowly add water through feed tube; process until dough is just combined and no dry flour remains, about 10 seconds. Let dough stand 10 minutes.
- Add oil and salt to dough and process until dough forms satiny, sticky ball that clears sides of workbowl, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove dough from bowl and knead briefly on lightly oiled and floured countertop until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Shape dough into tight ball and place in large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 3 days. I strongly recommend making the dough 2-3 days in advance of baking. That way it will give you a nice and bubbly crust (like the photo!).
Wowsa. How could something so easy be so delicious? I love that risotto only takes about 45 minutes to make in total and a couple of dishes to wash.
oh yeah, in the background is this gin fiz recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/2012/07/blackberry-gin-fizz/. YUM!
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 lb medium shrimp
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped lemon balm
- 4 slices pancetta
Bring broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus and simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain. Keep broth at a bare simmer, covered.
Cook onion in 2 Tbsp butter with 1/4 tsp salt in a 4-qt heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring constantly, until absorbed.
Stir in 1/2 cup broth mixture and briskly simmer, stirring frequently, until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is creamy and tender but still al dente (it should be the consistency of a thick soup), about 18 minutes. (There will be leftover broth mixture.)
Stir in shrimp, lemon balm, and pancetta and cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in asparagus, zest, parmesan, parsley, and pepper to taste. (Thin risotto with some of remaining broth if necessary.)
Filed under: DESSERT | Tags: dessert, grated carrots, st simons ga, sweet potato, sweet potato souffle
This sweet potato souffle was my first attempt at the dish as well as a means of cleaning out the fridge before we depart from St. Simons, GA. Needless to say, I didn't exactly follow the recipe so I learned a little along the way.
- 2 large sweet potatoes cooked and whipped (recipe called for 3)
- 1/2 C grated carrots (I probably used more than this)
- 1/2 cup sugar (recipe called for 1 C – I would further reduce the sugar next time)
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 T butter (I would use 3 T next time)
- 1/2 cup soy milk (recipe called for condensed milk)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla (recipe called for 2 t which seemed like a lot)
- 1 bag marshmallows (you can never have too many marshmallows!)
- Cook potatoes until tender. I like to bake them with the skin on in a covered dish with 1/4 – 1/2″ water (helps to steam them) at 400° for 35-40 minutes.
- Drain + peel potatoes and mash.
- Add sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla. Mix well and put in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
- Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 25 minutes. ** RESIST THE URGE to do marshmallows here.
- Place marshmallows on top and return to oven for about 5 minutes or until brown on top. ** I was so excited about the marshmallows that I put them on top for step 4. Hence the caramelization in the above photo.


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TFC Jay Thomas
Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police
Post 1, Mayfield
(270) 856-3721
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Domestic Disturbance Investigation in Graves County
Date of News Release: 09/30/2009
(Water Valley, Ky) -- On Sunday evening, September 27, 2009, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a residence on Batts Road in Graves County, near Water Valley, in reference to a domestic disturbance. The investigation revealed that the perpetrator, Judy Davis allegedly fired rounds at her ex-boyfriend after a verbal argument escalated. The ex-boyfriend allegedly managed to get the gun away from the female after the shots were fired. Upon getting the gun from the perpetrator, the ex-boyfriend threw the gun into a soybean field next to the residence, for safety reasons.
Kentucky State Police searched several hours trying to locate the firearm, with negative results.
KSP subsequently requested assistance from Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Officer Daniel Richardson and his canine partner "Tar", who is trained in the recovery of firearms and other articles. Tar recovered the firearm that had been thrown into the soybean field after the domestic disturbance call on Sunday night. Officer Richardson and his canine located the firearm within minutes of searching the field.
Officer Richardson and his canine have been valuable assets to the Kentucky State Police, as well as other local agencies in the region during the past year while searching for similar evidentiary items, lost persons, fugitives and other lost articles. Sergeant Joey Adams of the Kentucky State Police commended the actions of Tar and his handler on this and other investigations conducted by the agencies. "Officer Richardson and Tar have been instrumental in locating fleeing suspects and discarded items of evidence over the past year and we are very proud of the working relationship that we have with our fellow state agency in this area," said Sergeant Adams.
The female perpetrator, Judy Davis was arrested by the Kentucky State Police and charged with three counts of Wanton Endangerment-1st Degree and lodged in the Graves County Jail. The investigation is continuing by Sergeant Joey Adams.


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In a six to one vote Thursday, the Lubbock City Council approved plans for a multi-million dollar visitor information center.
Councilman Todd Klein was the only member to vote "no" during the meeting. Council approved the bid process, and hired a company to provide architectural and engineering services, but Klein was not the only councilman to voice concerns about the cost of this project.
The estimated $6.7-million price tag also concerned Councilman John Leonard, but he still voted in favor of the new visitor's center. Supporters say the costs will be returned in the form of increased sales tax revenue.
"We're a very friendly city, but we're a friendly city if you live here. If you are a visitor coming to our city, we're a very unfriendly city," Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Chairman David Alderson said.
The cost of Lubbock's proposed $6.7-million visitor information center seemed to be a sticking point at Thursday's city council meeting.
"I think you have to speak out for, as I see it, the best interest for the citizen's money," Klein said.
"None of our property tax payer's money is going into this, but it's going to be a sales tool that is going to help increase the sales tax. So, I don't understand why you wouldn't support, why we would not want something like this for Lubbock," Councilwoman Phyllis Jones said.
"I will tell you that if the hotel industry and your local hotel owners did not think that this was the best economic activity for your hotel occupant tax, they wouldn't be here to support it," Texas Hotel and Lodging Association President Scott Joslove said.
"I'm very disappointed in the amount of dollars that we're spending on it," Councilman John Leonard said.
"It's time for us to quit penny pinching Lubbock to death," Councilman Floyd Price said.
"I support a visitor's center; can it be a virtual visitor's center? Can it be something better that more reflects our informational age," Klein asked.
Klein suggests using the money to improve the already standing civic center, but some say the city needs more.
"I am a real estate agent here in town, I've done what I can, but I need somebody, something to help me make Lubbock impressionable to them," a Lubbock realtor said.
"The history says, in every other city that has these, it does generate additional visitors, therefore there is additional revenue for our merchants in town, and ultimately sales tax dollars too," Mayor David Miller said.
According to Joslove, Lubbock is one of the top ten destinations in the state. He estimates a visitor information center could have folks extend their stay, and $1-$2-million to the economy each year.
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I made my teenagers watch Airplane recently - its dated !
Hi All
I've just signed up for Brighton. I ran the Dublin Marathon last monday which was my 4th marathon, i ran a 4hr 28m PB. Dublin is an amazing event and despite fading in the last 6 miles ( i ran a 70 minute 10k ! ) and having my garmin pack in at mile 3 i'm very keen to run it again.
After drinking my bodyweight in Guinness i've done two 3 milers this week and have now decided i should give Brighton a go as i know a few people who've ran it before who say it is a very good race.
I will be training to go below 4 hours & hope to try a 6 miler at the weekend now the aches have gone away.
Good luck all.
Recovery going nicely thanks Scoopy - 4 miles last night on treadmill / 3 miles tonight followed by 30 mins weights. Still got a few sore bits but getting there !
SJPC14 - BTW - really enjoyed the Race Blog....you really caught the atmosphere.
I am thinking of treating myself to a new toy - my garmin 305 has done some miles but is getting unreliable !
Hi All - just got back after R&R in Galway spa - much needed break !
I finished in 4h 28m - 18 minutes quicker than my previous PB so was pleased with this but was hoping to get closer to the 4hr mark. My trusty Garmin 305 decided not to work ( couldnt get a satellite fix ) then when it did start working in phoenix park it turned itself off & i didnt notice for a mile. I then had to run using the time clocks and the pace setting on my 305 to work out how i was doing. I got to 20 miles in 3h 15m ( i also suffered in the wind ) and then seemed to get slower & slower & slower....running the last 10k in 73mins !! I too thought this was a fantastic event, the crowds were great, the organisation was excellent....... i might be tempted to have another go next year ( and the trip to Galway & Connemara this week was fun ! )
I am a little achy still & havent done anything more strenous than lift a Guinness or three, i promised myself a complete week off...but might hit the gym & treadmill on monday.
My next event is Wokingham Half in Feb & then Brighton Mara in April.
Hope all are recovering nicely !
Evening All - was going to run tonight after work but woke up at 2am and couldnt get back to sleep ( Mind Whirring with work / race / work / race / race / work / wace / rork.... taper madness methinks ! ) So for the 3rd day on the bounce i am doing nothing......havent done that for over 6 mths !!!
Will do a cheeky little 3 miler in the morning whilst the missus goes to pilates, then i am packing and hitting the couch whilst she goes off to the rugby !
Happy Weekend All
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced Friday (Dec. 13, 2013) that UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones will share the cover of Electronic Arts (EA) Sports UFC with fellow 205-pound roster mate, Alexander Gustafsson, during a live video reveal.
EA is one of the biggest names in the video game industry and to commemorate the debut title with the producer, the UFC allowed fans to vote for on a fighter who would grace the cover with Jones. What started as a sixteen fighter field that included fan favorites such as Chael Sonnen and Anthony Pettis has been dwindled down to one.
Gustafsson beat out Daniel Cormier in the opening round of voting, Miesha Tate in the second round and Chael Sonnen in the third. You can now added UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre, who "The Mauler" toppled in the final round, to that list of distinguished fighters.
The popular Swede became a fan favorite after his UFC 165 bout with "Bones" that had UFC commentator Joe Rogan proclaiming it to be the "best fight of all-time." In a bout that went the distance and saw both fighters bruised, but not broken, it seems poetic in a way that they share the cover for the game.
EA Sports UFC is a next-gen title that will hit the XBox One and Playstation 4 late in spring with a planned release on March 5, 2014. Previous UFC titles were published by the now defunct THQ, which created other notable series such as "Saints Row" and "Red Faction."
The EA title is expected to have an advanced artificial intelligence system that will be able to recognize player strategy and make slight changes to make for a more realistic playing experience. The game will also simulate "full body deformation" that's meant to connect the player with his or her character.
For more on EA Sports UFC click here. To see who "The Mauler" and "Rush" beat out to get to the final round click here. And be sure to stick around for the UFC on FOX 9 weigh in event when all is said and done.


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"The philosophy of this practice is to combine excellent patient care with evidence-based medicine," says board-certified plastic surgeon Hisham Seify, MD, FACS. Dr. Seify has conducted extensive clinical investigations in the field of endoscopic plastic surgery. He shares his evidence-based discoveries by contributing chapters to medical textbooks and instructing future generations of cyborg physicians at the UCLA School of Medicine. At Newport Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Seify takes the time to explain the pros and cons of procedures so that patients can make informed decisions concerning their bodies. His services range from face-lifts, tucks, and augmentations to less invasive chemical peels and body contouring.
While patients dream of refined physiques in the waiting room, sunlight pours between gilded curtains. On either side of the window, a flat-screen TV mirrors a painting of Parisian streets rendered in oils and vinegars.
How does a yoga studio with no electrical outlets to plug a sound system still resonate with the tranquil ambiance of waves, wind, and wildlife? By hosting its classes on the ocean. The instructors of Paddle Board Bliss beckon students to the calm waters of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and Mission Bay to practice invigorating yoga atop paddleboards. While balancing on their boards, exercisers progress through a series of traditional yoga maneuvers that call for them to stand for poses, sit for meditative exercises, and do cannonballs for attention. If the ocean's soothing whispers aren't enough, a live guitarist strums alongside students during Acoustic Flow sessions.
Although its yoga classes have received a lot of press, Paddle Board Bliss isn't exclusively a yoga studio. It also dedicates its time to fostering aquatic exploration with paddleboard rentals, tours, and lessons.
At OC Fitness Boot Camp, exercise isn't just about summoning an instant endorphin rush or fitting into a smaller pair of jeans a few weeks down the line. It's about helping people live longer, healthier lives. Held at scenic parks and beaches, workouts help participants cultivate a love of fitness that endures when life throws them a curveball or a water balloon filled with chocolate pudding. Here, participants of all fitness levels cheer one another toward goals during strength-building exercises such as burpees, squats, push-ups, and sit-up variations. In addition to torching calories, running and jumping drills fill the group with energy, like a pep rally led by anthropomorphic lightning bolts. A seasoned instructor oversees each camper, doling out exercise demos, technique tips, and a hearty dose of motivation.
Getting fit doesn't have to be just a boring routine. At Shape-Up Fitness Center, each workout can be a little different than the one before. One day might call for an invigorating spin workout in the brand-new, 29-bike studio; another day might include a Vinyasa Flow yoga or cardio dance class. Along with the wide variety of group classes, the newly renovated fitness center also has more than 40 state-of-the-art cardio machines. And after a great workout, members can treat themselves to a revitalizing facial or an infrared sauna treatment at the Shape-Up facial lounge and spa.
Under the stewardship of Dr. Emerico Csepanyi, who completed both general and plastic-surgery fellowships at UCLA, Newport Beach Medspa's crew of trained clinicians refurbishes bodies with advanced medical technology and many noninvasive treatments. The team focuses on natural beauty, enhancing existing features instead of sculpting them anew from potatoes. They're intensely concerned with personal comfort, and guide patients through each of the treatments, which include microdermabrasion to smooth skin, laser acne treatments to help reduce blemishes, and VelaShape treatments, which work to reduce unwanted cellulite.
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Emergency eye care services without referral from primary care provider
(1) As used in this section:
(a) Eye care practitioner means an optometrist or ophthalmologist licensed by the State of Oregon.
(b) Eye care services means health care services related to the care of the eye and related structures as specified by a health benefit plan.
(c) Health benefit plan has the meaning provided for that term in ORS 743.730 (Definitions for ORS 743.730 to 743.773).
(2) Any insurer that offers a health benefit plan that provides coverage of eye care services shall allow any enrollee to receive covered eye care services on an emergency basis without first receiving a referral or prior authorization from a primary care provider. However, an insurer may require the enrollee to receive a referral or prior authorization from a primary care provider for any subsequent surgical procedures. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require that covered eye care services rendered by an eye care practitioner on an emergency basis be furnished in a hospital or similar medical facility.
(3) An insurer described in subsection (2) of this section may not:
(a) Impose a deductible or coinsurance for eye care services that is greater than the deductible or coinsurance imposed for other medical services under the health benefit plan.
(b) Require an eye care practitioner to hold hospital privileges as a condition of participation as a provider in the health benefit plan.
(4) Nothing in this section:
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My name is Andrey Savchenko. Just call me Rarst, that is long-established nickname and confidently rivals my given name by now.
I have been messing with computers for many years. Worked with them in many areas as well – from 3D modeling in aviation industry to managing help desk in heat and electricity supply company.
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Thursday, August 21st, 2014 11:30 AM - Kat Pephens, Owner of Books Balanced and Beyond will present on the timely financial topic of company budgeting. Why should you create a budget each year and what's the best way to approach it? Kat will share the benefits of using a utilization-based budget process to forecast net profitability. Read more...
Project Site: San Diego Central Library
SDA Member firm, Rob Wellington Quigley Architects teamed with Tucker Sadler Architects to design the long-awaited New Central Library. SDA San Diego hosted a tour of the almost completed library on March 14th, 2013. The tour was presented by members of the construction team, Turner Construction. The new San Diego Central Library, designed for LEED Silver certification, is a nine-story archive of flexible space replete with public amenities. Topping the structure is a great, airy, reading room shaded by a latticework dome. Bay view terraces, roof gardens, an auditorium, a café, and a regional art gallery also invite the public in. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 28, 2010. The New Central Library is scheduled to open in 2013.
For more information on this great project, see Quigleys site, as well as the main library informational website: http://www.supportmylibrary.org/centrallibrary/centralnews
Who is SDA?
For over 50 years, the Society for Design Administration (SDA), an affiliate of The American Institute of Architects, has promoted education and best practices in management and professional standards of design firm administrative personnel. SDA Membership stretches across the United States and Canada and is comprised of personnel in the design profession, including architecture, engineering, construction, landscape and interior design. View a list of current members.
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. unexpectedly dropped in August from a six-year high as Americans faced rising interest rates.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, cut its annual profit forecast after shoppers' reluctance to buy more than the bare necessities hurt second- quarter sales.
Asda, the U.K. supermarket chain owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said sales growth slowed in the second quarter amid restrained shopper spending.
The monthly U.S. nonfarm payrolls report may not be as powerful an economic indicator as suggested by how investors respond to it.
Li & Fung Ltd., the world's largest supplier of clothes and toys to retailers, reported first-half profit that missed analyst estimates amid sluggish demand from U.S. retail customers.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is advising Hellman & Friedman LLC, the buyout firm co-founded by Warren Hellman, which agreed to buy Hub International Inc. in a transaction that values the insurance broker at about $4.4 billion. Kirkland & Ellis LLP represents Apax Partners and Hub in the sale.
Consumer borrowing in the U.S. climbed in June after the biggest gain in three months as lenders responded to a pickup in auto sales.
The French government needs to continue freeing up its labor market and avoid new taxes to sustain recent signs of economic recovery, an International Monetary Fund staff report said.
Consumer spending in the U.S. rose in line with forecasts in June as Americans' incomes grew, a sign the biggest part of the economy is withstanding fiscal headwinds.
Following is the text of the Gross Domestic Product report from the Commerce Department.
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On Chromatic Sums and Distributed Resource Allocation
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This paper studies an optimization problem that arises in the context of distributed resource allocation: Given a conflict graph that represents the competition of processors over resources, we seek an allocation under which no two jobs with conflicting requirements are executed simultaneously. Our objective is to minimize the average response time of the system. In alternative formulation this is known as the Minimum Color Sum (MCS) problem [24]. We show, that the algorithm based on finding iteratively a maximum independent set (MaxIS) is a 4-approximation to the MCS. This bound is tight to within a factor of 2. We give improved ratios for the classes of bipartite, bounded-degree, and line graphs. The bound generalizes to a 4ae-approximation of MCS for classes of graphs for which the maximum independent set problem can be approximated within a factor of ae. On the other hand, we show that an n1 \Gamma ffl-approximation is NP-hard, for some ffl? 0. For some instances of the resource allocation problem, such as the Dining Philosophers, an efficient solution requires edge coloring of the conflict graph. We introduce the Minimum Edge Color Sum (MECS) problem which is shown to be NP-hard. We show that a 2-approximation to MECS(G) can be obtained distributively using compact coloring within O(log² n) communication rounds.


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Beats, sax, song, energy make for unique show
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You've heard of one-man bands, but Boy Eats Drum Machine is a one-man sensation. That man is Jon Ragel.
Native Portlander Ragel describes his sound as experimental and fun. As a producer, singer, songwriter, illustrator, turntablist and musician who plays saxophone, guitar, organ, synthesizer and percussion, calling Ragel talented might be an understatement.
"I've always had a passion for pop music, like Michael Jackson and Prince, and a fondness for hooks," Ragel said.
He was inspired to produce after hearing the sound score on video games such as Pac Man and Metroid.
"I like quirky video game sounds, turntables and funk breaks," Ragel said.
Performing all over the Northwest, BEDM had the opportunity to play large venues, such as Portland's Crystal Ballroom, and intimate spaces, such as house parties.
"It's nice to have the opportunity to connect with people by being on the same level as them," he said. "I'm honored to get to share my heart with people."
Senior Renata Tirta, musical events chair for the Linfield Activities Board, pegged BEDM as a good act to for a Cat Cab when she saw him live in September at Musicfest NW in Portland.
"BEDM takes a little bit of every genre," Tirta said. "I think he appeals to a lot of people,"
This year, Tirta said she aims to have a variety of dynamics at performances and thinks Regal is a nice twist to the kind of singer/songwriters that are usually featured in Cat Cabs. She wanted to bring an artist who brings energy and would get the audience involved, as BEDM often does.
"He's funky and unique," she said. "Plus, he lets the audience play tambourine."
Ragel compares himself to artists such as DJ Shadow, Queen, Morphine and Postal Service. He started recording as BEDM in 2001, and he has since released three full-length albums. On "Two Ghosts," Ragel collaborated with other Portland-area artists. National Public Radio called him fresh and unexpected.
As the poster boy for multitalented individuals, Ragel even does the artwork for his albums.
His latest album, just released last month under the Portland-based label Tender Loving Empire, is titled "Boooomboxxx." It features 10 tracks and, in true indie style, is available in vinyl, as well as CD. Some of Ragel's favorite tracks are "Planets + Stars" and "We Are An Army," the latter of which almost didn't make it on the album.
"When things happen on accident, I tend to favor those things," he said.
For show times, downloads and more information, check out boyeatsdrummachine.com.


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I don't think you can completely rule out a power back for the Bucs. Everyone is pegging a third down type RB, but my personal opionion is that it is very rare to find a guy in the draft who can come in and be effective on third down with how complex it is to pick up the blitzes in today's NFL. I think we are much better off going with a veteran, whether it be Cadillac Williams, Reggie Bush, or even Tiki Barber for that role. Neither Cadillac or Blount are great on 3rd and 1, so finding someone who is could be a good move.
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Archbishop Tomasi on Ideologies and Religious Freedom
"We need to make an extraordinary effort to convince and create a different public understanding that our differences should not lead to conflict, but should lead to more dialogue. It becomes also more and more evident that the intolerance that is increasing is not only based on conflict or violence, but it also is based on more subtle strategies like the attempt to eliminate the influence of persons with religious convictions from contributing to the common good by participating in public life. So instead of having the understanding - that is projected by some media - that religion, especially Christianity, is limiting the freedom of individuals, we should take notice that it is the other way around: That certain forms of ideology are preventing the free exercise of religion on the part of Christians, Catholics in particular."
Benedict XVI to Rimini Meeting: The Infinite is Present
But a question arises: isn't it structurally impossible for man to live at the greatness of his own nature? Isn't this yearning for the Infinite, which is perceived but is impossible to fulfil, a punishment? This question leads us straight to the core of Christianity: indeed, the Infinite himself took a finite form to be an answer that a man can experience. Ever since the Incarnation, from the moment when the Word became flesh, the overwhelming gap between finiteness and infiniteness vanished; the eternal and infinite God left His Heaven and entered time. He penetrated the finiteness of the human realm. Now, nothing is trivial nor meaningless in the path of life and of the world. Man is made for an infinite God that was made flesh and that took our humanity to raise it to the heights of His divine nature.


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Phoenix--A Yuma sector border patrol agent is indicted on charges of smuggling marijuana.
25-year old Aaron Anaya is currently in jail awaiting trial.
Anaya is accused of smuggling marijuana earlier this month while on duty.
U.S. Magistrate judge Michelle Burns ruled today that Anaya was at serious risk to flee from authorities and granted prosecutors' request to keep him in jail.
Authorities said agents conducting aerial surveillance saw Anaya loading marijuana bundles that had been dropped over the border fence from Mexico into his patrol truck.
It happened in the area between Yuma and Wellton.
Investigators said agents tracked Anaya for several hours as he appeared to return to normal duties and found nearly 147 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle.
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The purpose of the response team, a part of the renowned evangelist's organization, is to "deploy chaplains who will bring a ministry of presence and prayer and appropriately share God's love, comfort, and hope with those affected by a man-made or natural disaster."
In terms of food and shelter relief, some Christian organizations such as the Salvation Army were already in place.
"The Salvation Army is mobilized and ready to serve," said Major George Hood, National Community Relations Secretary for The Salvation Army in the U.S. "Our mobile feeding units and staff are strategically positioned and already beginning to serve at shelter locations throughout the East Coast."
The Salvation Army maintains a fleet of disaster vehicles and supply warehouses across the nation to enable speedy mobilization. There are more than 300 emergency response vehicles in the eastern and southern U.S. alone and nearly 600 units nationwide.
Specific Salvation Army activities include:
• In New Jersey, The Salvation Army is serving meals, snacks and drinks at 11 shelters in five counties. A full fleet of emergency response vehicles is ready to deploy if needed. This includes 10 fully-stocked mobile feeding units (canteens), two service vehicles, and one mobile command unit. A canteen is embedded with Task Force 1, the State's official search and rescue team, at Lakehurst Naval Base and may travel with them as they are deployed throughout the state.
• In New York, The Salvation Army is coordinating with the local American Red Cross to provide volunteer support for shelters throughout Suffolk County. Eight canteens are equipped and ready to be deployed from the northern and western parts of the state.
• In Philadelphia, the Christian-based organization is working closely with the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management and as of yesterday was preparing three shelters within the city to help ensure those impacted by Hurricane Sandy will have access to essential services and safety.
Shelter from the group was already provided in Virginia since Saturday. Relief plans and help are in place in North Carolina and Maryland as well.
The Salvation Army's mission includes providing a ministry of presence that gives compassionate care to residents looking for hope in the midst of turmoil. Pastoral care is available for all those impacted, but is not a prerequisite for receiving assistance.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leaders were ready yesterday for a large-scale response once the storm cleared, according to the Baptist Press.
"We worked through the weekend to make sure we have a solid plan in place," said Fritz Wilson, disaster relief team leader for the North American Mission Board. "And not only a plan, but we have already begun to make sure the people to work the plan will be in place to respond and meet needs."
Wilson transported one of NAMB's recovery units to Harrisburg, Pa., on Monday. Also yesterday, the organization said the Pennsylvania-South Jersey state convention's mission house in Harrisburg will serve as the area command center for the storm response. Given the wide range of possible damage and the potentially large area affected, Wilson said yesterday he fully expects multiple incident command centers to be established for the response.
Convoy of Hope's Rapid Response Team was in State College, Pa., on Monday. The team was scheduled to remain there overnight, then head east as soon as it's determined safe to assess areas with significant damage.
Around 80,000 pounds of additional relief supplies are in the queue and are tentatively scheduled to leave Convoy of Hope's World Distribution Center on Tuesday. The loads contain meals, drinks, cereal, trashcans and cleaning supplies.
On the Web:
Salvation Army: blog.salvationarmyusa.org, www.facebook.com/salvationarmyusa, or www.twitter.com/salvationarmyus.
Billy Graham Rapid Response: www.billygraham.org/rrt, or www.facebook.com/BGRapidResponseTeam.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief: www.namb.net/dr/, or twitter.com/SBDRnet.
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October 4, 2006
Quitman - Rakeem Johnson has been deaf since birth, but that hasn't kept him from dreaming of playing football. "I've wanted to play football since first grade," Rakeem says via his interpreter Andrea Sheldon.
Now, in the 6th grade, he is practicing for his first home game on his first football team, the Brooks County Trojans. "I want to learn to run fast, continue to run fast and score some touchdowns!"
Despite his deafness, Rakeem has quickly become a valued player and his interpreter, Andrea Sheldon, a part of the team. "She's a big part of the coaching staff. She's there everyday. She not only helps Rakeem but helps the other kids too. She's a big part! When she's out, the other kids ask where Coach Sheldon is," says Trojans Head Coach Charles Perry.
Only two games into the season and Rakeem is already working hard in school and on the field toward his goal of playing pro ball. "I want to be the best football player!" Rakeem exclaims.
And so far, it's paying off. "He's going to be a success if he keeps trying," Coach Perry adds.
Until then, he just hopes to help bring home the 4th straight region championship for his team. The Trojans will play against Berrien County tomorrow night at 5:00 PM at the Brooks High School Stadium.
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See? Everyone has their awkward years!
His utility belt shoots pepperoni slices.
Meaning we'd get some breathing time before the Bat gets rebooted.
Christopher Nolan will not have any of it.
Sweet poker face, Oldman.
Remember the nineties? Neither do we.
Holy infographic, Batman!
"The Batman had to come back. I suppose he always will."
Seriously. Just take a look!
We're calling this "Origotham."
There are so many spoilers in this. So many.
The following contains spoilers of the filmic and medical varieties. Don't read until you've seen The Dark Knight Rises.
There are some essential characters you'll need a quick reminder about.
Often in these situations, we duck hard truths by creating narratives.
An ode to the ultimate pantless power women.
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Your Highness is the medieval tale of two princes, brothers Thadeous and Fabious, and their attempt to rescue the laters future bride, Belladonna, who has been kidnapped by the evil wizard Leezar. Joined by aide Courtney and warrior Isabel, the group encounter wizards, savages and strange creatures on their quest.
Framestore completed around 570 shots for the film, including a five-headed serpent, a flying mechanical bird, matte paintings, set extensions and much magic. In this interview with fxguide, Framestore co-founder and the films visual effects supervisor Mike McGee delves into how he collaborated closely with the Your Highness filmmakers on both a creative and technical level, and on unexpected CG solutions.
fxg: Can you tell me about how you got involved on the film?
Mike McGee: Danny McBride, who is both a writer on the film and the actor playing Thadeous, and the director, David Gordon Green, came over to Framestore to go through the script, but they said in advance if we had any ideas to throw them into the mix. So I talked through the script and discussed how we could achieve what was already in there, and as we were talking, I was then offering up moments where visual effects could add some real production value and put dollars on the screen.
fxg: You then took on the role of the overall visual effects supervisor. What did that involve initially?
McGee: Well, we filmed in Belfast for four months in the Summer of 09. I went out a month and a half before filming so that I could be there for the whole pre-production process. I became involved in how much of the set we would build, how much would be topped up in CG, the locations where matte paintings could help to provide bigger vistas, and the bigger creature sequences in terms of what we could do practically and digitally.
fxg: How did you contribute to say the serpent creature sequence?
McGee: When I was first there, we had sequence where a creature would burst out of another body and it would be half human, half alien. But we decided there was something more we could do to make that scene have more production value. So they asked if I could come up with an idea for an alternative creature. So I sat down with the writer, the director and the production designer and this image popped into my head of a five-headed creature. I thought we could build one CG creature and multiply it five times. As I made the shape with my arm, I rested my elbow on the table and made my hand into the five heads. Everybody said, Thats great well do a hand serpent! Then the writer said we could make it like a video game where the bad guys control the creature by putting his hand into a bowl of sick.
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Police said two of the males depicted in the video appear to be teenagers and the third person is believed to be younger.
The investigation is ongoing and police expect to be able to identify the other two males involved.
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Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley eyed IPAs, started at stouts, and ogled amber ales at a local Harrisburg grocery store to push Governor Corbett's private liquor plan.
A six-pack of Widmer Brothers beer caught the eye of the lieutenant governor as he toured Giant's Beer Garden & Eatery Tuesday morning. Cawley stopped by the mega grocery market off Linglestown Road to make a final PR push before lawmakers talk about the bill next week.
Even for people who lived their whole life in Pennsylvania making 'booze runs' to the corner state store, the idea of privatizing liquor is an idea shoppers like Pat Frese favors.
"I grew up in Pennsylvania," said Frese. "I'm still surprised when I go to another state...whoa! They sell alcohol here."
It's a reaction Governor Corbett is hoping for. He and other top PA Republicans have made rounds to win over state store traditionalists when it comes to buying liquor in Pennsylvania.
"We're feeling very good about our progress," said Cawley.
But on Tuesday he ran into a yellow brick wall. A group of state store employees dressed in canary polo shirts showed up to bend the ear of Cawley. They traveled from all over the state to hammer home how vital their service is to consumers.
"You will not be able to find the same products anywhere in the world as you would have available here in Pennsylvania," state store employee Wayne Manley said.
Many don't agree with Corbett's proposal to shut down 600 Wine & Spirit stores. State workers contend if passed, that will force 4,000 employees to be financially sober.
Frese understand these are hard times but said state workers do not feel the hurt alone.
"Lots of people losing their jobs....yeah. It's hard all over," she said.
Cawely argued the plan would auction off 1,200 liquor licenses, a move he said would double job opportunities.
"Not only these folks employed but, folks who currently aren't employed will have an opportunity to earn a family sustaining wage as well," said Cawley.
What would a photo-op be without a fake purchase of a six-pack of beer? Cawley went through the process of ringing up a Yuengling Light sixer.
"Yuengling Light was a choice by my communications director, he thinks I'm putting on a couple of pounds."
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