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Marco Rubio on Immigration
RUBIO: It's important to understand, there is no one border. The border is broken into nine different sectors. In some sectors, that's probably being achieved today. But in others, it's not. At least three sectors are far from that number. And that's what the number needs to come up to. If [one sector] fails to reach our metric, then it will be turned over to a border commission made up of local officials from those states most impacted. They will have money set aside so they can solve it for those people themselves. So, we're confident it's achievable. But it's not just border security. E-Verify is part of this bill, a universal E-Verify. Another critical component is the entry/exit tracking system, because 40 percent of illegal immigrants are people that came legally and they overstayed. You have all three working together.
RUBIO: [Illegal residents] don't get anything. What they get is the opportunity to apply for [citizenship]. They still have to pass the background checks; pay a registration fee; and they don't qualify for any federal benefits.
Q: Most people think once they have that status, even if it's called temporary, it's never going to get revoked.
RUBIO: Under the existing law today, if you are illegally in the US, you are not prohibited from getting citizenship. The only thing is, you have to go back to your home country, you have to wait 10 years. We're going to create an alternative that says, OK, you want to stay here, you have to wait more than 10 years, you have to be gainfully employed. It will be cheaper, faster and easier for people to go back home and wait 10 years than it will be to go through this process. And that's why it's not amnesty.
"The people who are against illegal immigration and make that the core of their argument view it only as a law and order issue. But we know it's much more than that. Yes, it is a law & order issue, but it's also a human issue. These are real people. These are human beings who have children, and hopes, and dreams. These are people that are doing what virtually any of us would do if our children were hungry, if their countries were dangerous, if they had no hope for their future. And too often in our conversation about immigration that perspective is lost. Who among us would not do whatever it took to feed our children and provide for them a better future?"
I think everyone should learn other languages. Knowledge of foreign languages is economically empowering and culturally rewarding. But English is our unifying language. We can all speak whatever language we like here. But we should have one language in common. Some critics argue that it's nativist or racist to support English as our official language. I think that's absurd. Learning to speak English is more than a sign of respect from immigrants for their new country. Knowledge of English is necessary to the economic progress and social assimilation.
But the measure was popular with the tea party activists and the Republican Party's right wing. Rubio chose the website Human Events, which was influential with the party's most conservative faction, to clarify his remarks in May 2010. The bill had been changed slightly to say that authorities could not "solely consider race" when asking for documents. Latino activists still considered the measure unsavory, but Rubio told Human Events he thought the revised bill "hit the right notes" and suggested he would have voted for it.
It was a dramatic story, but it wasn't supported by the documents. The Cuban passport of Rubio's mother showed she was never in the country for a 9 month period in the 1960's. The year of her return was also different--1960 instead of 1961.
Some Rubio allies argued that there was no difference between Cubans who came to the US before Castro and those who came afterward. Others pointed out that there were clear political advantages for Rubio in portraying himself as the son of parents who fled Castro.
Carmona said, "I think it's a political calculation--that they recognized they cannot win their races and stay in office unless they embrace the Hispanic community."
The original DREAM Act would grant young people who were brought illegally to the US as children a path to citizenship provided that they attend college or serve in the military. Rubio's plan would provide not a path to citizenship but rather non-immigrant visas.
Rubio's spokesman said the proposal is a genuine effort to craft a bipartisan solution when it comes to the legal status of young undocumented immigrants. "Senator Rubio is working in good faith on legislation that can win bipartisan support and help undocumented kids who want to join the military or pursue higher education."
RUBIO: The only place those bills ever got a hearing was on the floor of the House, and they didn't advance because the Senate didn't want to advance them. Gov. Crist didn't have an interest in them as well.
CRIST: I had an interest in them. How can you say what my interest was?
RUBIO: Well, I never saw you speak out.
Q: But you didn't bring several of these bills to the floor?
RUBIO: Well, they never go out of their committees.
Q: Some critics say you could have done more.
RUBIO: Well, we gave it a hearing. The support wasn't there among the membership at the time, & they were focused at that time on some very serious challenges in a 60-day session.
Having a legal immigration system that works begins with border security. That's not enough; about 1/3 of the folks in this country illegally enter legally & they overstay visas. So we've got to deal with that issue as well.
We've got to deal with the employment aspect of it, because the vast majority of people who enter thi country illegally do so in search of jobs, and jobs are being provided to them. So we need some level of verification system so that employers are required to verify the employment status of their folks.
As far as amnesty, that's where the governor and I disagree. He would have voted for the McCain plan. I think that plan is wrong. If you grant amnesty, in any form, whether it's back of the line or so forth, you will destroy any chance we will ever have of having a legal immigration system that works.
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Book update No. 6 — questions for Rawlings
I've been working like a maniac on my new book. (This winter, if you don't hear from me for days at a time, that's why.) I've written about 41,000 words overall, and I recently interviewed a retired ballhawk who snagged 112 lifetime game home runs. This guy never-ever spoke to the media, so it's pretty cool that a) he was willing to share his story with me and b) that I was even able to find him in the first place.
I'm getting ready to write a section about the Rawlings baseball factory in Costa Rica, and about all the different steps in the manufacturing/testing process. I've been talking to some folks at the commissioner's office, and just today I briefly spoke to someone at Rawlings who offered to answer all my questions.
What I want to know from you is: if you were in my position and you could ask anything you wanted about baseballs, what would it be? How many baseballs are manufactured every year? Who designs the commemorative logos? How are the balls stored in the Missouri warehouse before being shipped out to the teams? C'mon, help me out. Unload your questions on me. Give me some ideas. Don't be shy. Get crazy and creative and help me add to my own mega-list of things to ask.
I've done a LOT of research, so don't bother sending me links to articles about the factory or the balls. I guarantee you that I've read all of it. If you want to read that stuff on your own, fine, but keep in mind that a lot of it is out of date. That's one reason why I'm glad to be in touch with Rawlings — so I can fact-check and get all the updated info as the book is getting ready to go off to print.
In other/related news, one of my contacts at MLB said that around the second week of January, he should be able to provide me with a list of every commemorative ball that will be used in 2010. Remember those "video game" balls that were being used briefly during BP at Citi Field this past season? He even knows about those. I got the full explanation, and if they ARE going to be manufactured and used again, I'll hopefully get the inside scoop.
That's it for now. For previous book updates, see below…
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Where do they buy the leather from? How many MLB baseball do they produce a year? How much money do the teams pay for the baseballs?
how do they make it so you can't tell where the lacing begins/ends?
Zack, I would like to know how Rawlings got the contract to produce Major League Baseballs. Spalding for many years were the Official Baseball for the Major Leagues and all of a sudden in the 1970's Rawlings became the suppliers. Was Major League Baseball unhappy in how the baseballs were being made or did Rawlings just provide a better contract? I would love to hear the real details of this story.
I know that the official MLB baseball is hand stitched, but what about the cheaper baseballs produced by Rawlings? Are they all hand stitched as well, or are some machine sewn? Hand stitching baseballs seem a bit primitive, is there any plan to change the current manufacturing process?
I think this is more of a mlb representative question for you to ask your mlb guy. It seems that all the "left over" commemorative balls get dumped on teams to use during bp. It seems to me that the NYC teams get the majority of these left over balls. Who decides what teams get the left over World Series, All Star balls, etc. and is there a warehouse in the NYC area as well? Is this why the NY teams seem to always have these balls? That has been my experience over the years. Whenever the Mets come to SD they always have random balls in the bp bin. Just curious.
Their logo tells us Rawlings was established in 1887. Have they always been the official ball of Major League Baseball? Consecutively? Or have there been any lapses in the time that Rawlings was the official ball and MLB tried out the competition for a year or two?
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a baseball?
How much do they pay workers in Costa Rica? Why can't America's multi-billion dollar pasttime have the balls made in America? Try asking them a tough question.
are they hand stamped or stamped by a machine? the logos are sometimes wavy or sideways or off center.
How much do the balls cost the teams?
How long does it take to make a baseball–start to finish?
Who determines if a ball is unfit to be used? How is that determination made?
It's cool that you'll be finding out about the commemorative baseballs. Thanks for the updates on the book.
how many baseballs are made for each team every season, the world series, all star game. why did they stop producing alcs/nlds/ALDS/NLCS balls?
What's the most number of baseballs that have been shipped out to a team in a single year?
What do the teams pay on a per ball rate? And do commemorative balls cost more to a team than regular balls? Who gets the final say on commemorative ball colors and logos and emblems?
Why does Rawlings use blue ink on the balls? It used to be black when there were balls for each league? Any reason on the change?
Who does the quality control for blemish balls?
Why does Rawlings use blue ink on the balls? It used to be black when there were balls for each league? Any reason on the change?
Who does the quality control for blemish balls?
My questions are about quality control, too. How do they ensure that baseballs are all the "same"….what specifications do they use, how do they measure, do they test every so many baseballs for uniformity? Do they look at home run totals after each season to decide whether to "adjust" the specs on the balls? Who's in charge of all that, what are their qualifications, are they engineers? Do they ever get anecdotal info from pitchers on what kind of movement that they're getting on curves, sliders, etc ?
Can someone take a tour of the factory, while on vacation in Costa Rica? Is there engineering involved in the design?Who writes the specification for the baseball, is it MLB or does Rawlings provide MLB with their engineered design? Does Rawlings have a lifetime contract or does MLB put a bid out for the official ball occasionally?
How many cows are needed to fulfill one years worth of baseballs?
From end to end, how long is the thread used for the stitching on a ball?
Thanks so much for all the suggestions. I won't answer each comment individually, so just know that I've read them all and used your ideas to help me finalize my list of questions. As much as I already know about baseballs, I hope to find out even more in the coming days/weeks/months…


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It's an off day, and I'm combining two of my favorite thread topics, "Get to know your Red Reporters" and "RR Awards" so I can get to know some of the fresh meat and we call all lavish praise upon 'nukkah for him being 10 lbs. of wit in a 5 lb. bag. The problem? I'm lazy and pressed for time. Thank god for the search function!
Blatantly stolen and altered from this thread a couple of years ago.....Meet your fellow Red Reporter!
1. Real first name?
2. Where do you live?
3. Where did you grow up, how did you become a Reds fan?
4. Marital/SO status (formerly how many times have you been divorced)?
5. What's your line(what do you do for a living)?
6. How did you find Red Reporter?
7. Favorite players?
8. What are three things we should know about you?
And as for the awards, blatantly stolen and altered from this thread
Best Saberhead?
WTF Award - least likely to be understood?
Hijacker - most likely to go off topic and derail a thread?
Comedien - Funniest RR'er?
Most profane?
Most inane (in a good way)?
Most insane (in a good way)?
MVC - Most Valuable Commenter?
Answer all, some, or none of the questions. If you're a lurker and would like to introduce yourself, have at it.
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Expert view: George pictures 'lovely' but not ideal
Eddie Mulholland, vice chairman of the British Press Photographers Association, told The Daily Telegraph that Michael Middleton's pictures of Prince George were "lovely snaps" but "not what you want for such a historic picture."
He said: "They are lovely snaps for a grandfather to have taken, but in terms of the quality, they are not really what you want for such a historic picture.
"I would be pleased with them if they were for me and my family, but they look like they have been taken with a mobile phone or a consumer compact camera. It would have been better to have seen it done properly given that this is the official record of the future king."
He added: "The photograph with the dogs is the worst. One of the dogs in the corner looks like a furry rug, and part of the Duke's head is wiped out by a patch of light coming through the trees."
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Capsules for tonight's games
Thu. August 29, 2013 at 1:00 a.m. | By Andrew Carroll
*All games at 7 p.m.
Sipsey Valley at Central
Breakdown: Central won 23-7 last year. Vincent Davis threw two touchdown passes to Leonard Tyree. David Robinson intercepted two passes, recovered a fumble and kicked a field goal. Central was held to 69 yards rushing but threw for 306. Sipsey Valley had 143 yards rushing and 43 passing.
Andrew Carroll's prediction: Central 26, Sipsey Valley 21
Gordo at Aliceville
Breakdown: Lane Moss, now a senior, threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in Gordo's 38-21 win over the Yellow Jackets last year. Aliceville's Anfernee Mullins, a junior defensive end, recorded 14 sacks in 2012. Linebackers Marquesze Marshall and Jakari Garner each had more than 100 tackles.
Andrew Carroll's prediction: Gordo 28, Aliceville 18
Winfield at Brilliant
Breakdown: David McKinney, formerly at Gordo, debuts as Winfield's new coach. Xavier McCollum and Robby Boyd will be running backs and Nathan Dean and Jordan Hunt will be quarterbacks in McKinney's offensive system. McCollum, a quarterback last season, rushed for 1,175 yards and 18 touchdowns. Winfield won 26-0 last year.
Andrew Carroll's prediction: Winfield 34, Brilliant 6
South Choctaw Academy at Marengo Academy
Breakdown: Marengo Academy, which won 13-6 last year, has Hayden Huckabee returning as a sophomore running back. Huckabee gained 1,195 yards and scored 17 touchdowns as a freshman. Josh Holifield ran for 987 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. Shade Pritchett, who caught 49 passes for 860 yards, scored nine touchdowns. Wyatt Hale and Tyler Barkley are quarterback candidates.
Andrew Carroll's prediction: Marengo Academy 28, South Choctaw Academy 6
Sulligent at Hamilton
Breakdown:Hamilton won 27-7 last year. Jamar Plant is expected to be a featured running back for Sulligent. Other prospects include Roman Glass, Cole Dove and Justin Metcalf. Sophomore Nathan Gardner is the probable stater at quarterback, and Benji Clay and Morgan Crosby are wide receivers.
Andew Carroll's prediction: Hamilton 20, Sulligent 14
Last week: 1-1
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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published guidance for increasing the uptake of HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) and black African communities [1,2]. The guidance, which takes further the recommendations made by the British HIV association (BHIVA), the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and the British Infection Society (BIS) in 2008 [3], advocates the development of local strategies for testing in the two higher-risk groups, and emphasises the importance of providing culturally aware, confidential testing services, developed in collaboration with the relevant community and provided by well trained staff.
Key conclusions of the NICE guidance are that in areas where more than two per 1000 of the local population aged 15 to 59 years are known to be living with diagnosed HIV infection, then:
a) primary care and general medical admissions professionals should consider offering and recommending an HIV test when registering and admitting new patients,
b) all health practitioners should offer and recommend an HIV test to anyone who has a blood test (regardless of the reason),
c) secondary and emergency care providers should offer and recommend HIV testing to all men admitted to hospital who have previously tested negative for HIV or have never been tested.
Eight pilot projects in London, Brighton, Leicester and Sheffield have shown expanded HIV testing in hospital, primary care and community settings to be acceptable and feasible [4], and have provided valuable information on how different models of testing can be implemented in each setting.
The pilot projects have shown that, when appropriate training has been carried out, an HIV test can be offered by a range of staff, including doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants. Offer and recommendation of an HIV test with routine bloods collected at the time of admission to hospital offers a real opportunity for expanding testing with minimal changes to existing clinical pathways. The pilots have also illustrated the importance of documented pathways for referral and increased communication between HIV specialist services and primary care, hospital and community testing initiatives to minimise loss to follow-up of newly diagnosed patients.
The emphasis of current HPA advice on expanded HIV testing [4,5,6] is that in high prevalence areas an HIV test should be routinely offered and recommended to all general medical admissions to hospital and to new registrants in primary care. The cost implications of testing in primary care may be greater should point of care tests be relied upon. These expanded HIV testing policies should be prioritised for implementation as soon as possible.
The expansion of large scale routine HIV testing into settings outside of sexual health, antenatal clinics and pregnancy termination services, and blood donors, has the potential to decrease the proportion of HIV positive individuals who are diagnosed late. Patients diagnosed earlier in the course of their infection will have greatly improved outcomes if they are referred into appropriate care [7] and there are additional public health benefits of earlier diagnosis from reducing the onward transmission of infection [8].
This report will be published in Health Protection Report Vol 5 No 12: 25 March 2011
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John Halpin
Job Loss and Liberal Apathy
November 05, 2010
Why did the Democrats decisively lose this election? It's not really a mystery. The 2010 midterms were shaped by three fundamental factors: the poor state of the economy, the abnormally conservative composition of the midterm electorate, and the large number of vulnerable seats in conservative-leaning areas. These trends cost the Democrats their House majority but were not strong enough to sweep them out in the Senate. What's interesting is who voted for the Republicans and why.


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Yes! It was an Aggie who broke into the A&M Complex!
Aha! The criminal mastermind behind the much publicized break-in at A&M's football complex was indeed an Aggie who though writing "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You" in athletic tape would lead police off the trail! Turns out it was someone who had access to the facility via keypad and who had a beef with the athletic department. Maybe it was a debt collector? Anyway, no charges were filed so, unfortunately, we may never have a mugshot of the criminal to post here.


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In his first 12 fights inside the Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light hHeavyweight Champion Jon Jones hasn't spent too much time on his back. Not even former training partner and Michigan State University wrestling standout Rashad Evans could plant him down on the canvas at UFC 145 last April.
However, his next opponent, Chael Sonnen -- an NCAA All-American Division I wrestler and Olympic alternate -- may prove to be the one to finally show the young champion just what it feels like to be laying on a cold, sweaty and sometimes blood-soaked canvas for more than a few seconds.
"I'm concerned that he will take me down and dry hump me for five rounds," said Jones during an ESPN SportsNation fan chat earlier today (Jan. 22, 2013) when asked what his biggest concern was heading into the 205-pound title fight against "The American Gangster," which is scheduled UFC 159 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on April 27, 2013.
Perhaps Sonnen's five-round wrestling clinic he put on against current middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva at UFC 117 a few years back resides deep in the recesses of Jones' memory. One that didn't necessarily include an all-out "dry hump" assault -- Sonnen kept the pressure on once on the ground, battering and Silva for 4.5 rounds before falling victim to the Brazilian's crafty submission skills in the waning moments of the final round.
Speaking of "The Spider," as Jones continues to cement his legacy in mixed martial arts (MMA), inching closer to tying Tito Ortiz's division record with five consecutive title defenses inside the Octagon, he has another record in his sights -- 17 consecutive wins under the UFC banner, which would be one better than the Brazilian bomber, who currently holds the record (and still counting) at 16.
"Yes, that is a goal of mine," said Jones, "It's my motivation."
Had it not been for a controversial disqualification loss against Matt Hamill back in 2009, Jones would be sitting pretty at 12 straight victories. However, because of the unfortunate decision by the referee, "Bones'" boasts a UFC win streak of eight straight, meaning he has a ways to go if he wants to catch Silva.
The good news is the 24-year-old 205-pound champion has youth on his side to accomplish the goal. Then again, Silva, 37, could possibly add 10 more wins to his total before it's all said and done.


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LaVern Brock: The Baseball Card-ist
Recently, David Moye of AOL News introduced the world to a man who doesn't use paint to create a masterpiece. LaVern Brock, a 43-year old San Diego artist uses cards to create one of a kind works of art.
Back in 2000, Brock created his first piece of baseball card art as a tribute to his favorite player, San Diego Padres legend Tony Gwynn. When Gwynn finally saw the piece, he spent 10 minutes pointing out all the players he knew within the piece of art.
At the time, it didn't occur to Brock that cutting baseball cards and piecing them together on a canvas would end up going anywhere. Fast forward to today and his services are both lucrative and in high demand, he receives on average $5,000 for each piece of his Baseball Card art.
Early on, his services were sought after by Red Sox nation, but like any cool sports collectible, news spread. Today he recieves requests from fans accross the entire nation, not just Red Sox nation.
The one rule he has is to never use the same card twice, other than that, he's very accomidating to even the most demanding sports fan. A Mets' fan once requested that Tom Seaver cards be excluded, not because he wanted to preserve the cards, but because he simply hated the Mets legendary pitcher.
Currently, LaVern Brock offers three types of baseball card art:
- Jersey Pictures
- Player Pictures
- Team Logo Pictures
LaVerne Brock works on a request by request basis. Check out his website for more information.


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New for the 2014/15 season, Minor Junior has increased its age bracket.
Registration is now open for those players born between 1991-1996 (18-23).
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"If he had signed sooner, we might have picked up a couple of wins and gotten in there. But the negotiations just kept dragging. And sometimes when that happens, the player and the agent lose out in the long run."
-Roland Hemond, on the Ben McDonald signing and the "Why Not?" Orioles.
Bob Nightengale's USA Today piece on McDonald is definitely worth a read. There's also information in there about Mickey Tettleton taunting McDonald in the clubhouse and Sutcliffe and Ripken mentoring the young pitcher.


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Erythroblastic island (Wright's Geimas, 50x). Photo courtesy of Dr. Connie Wu
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Last summer I invited you to de-stash your yarn with a donation to crochet artist Nathan Vincent. He didn't know at the time exactly what his work would emerge into, which is exactly the place an artist should start – in the void, with an inspiration but no clear rules or expectations. Vincent sat in the void, worked through the process and is now ready to share the fruits of his creative labor.
Original Crochet Art Conception
Nathan Vincent said at the start of this project:
"I haven't fully conceptualized the project yet, but for now it is dealing with weaknesses and embracing our humanity, instead of always trying to control everything/others. It is more "drawing based" but still uses yarn and crochet."
The Crochet Art Process
In a recent email, the artist explained his creative art process:
"Working for 6 weeks straight- no days off, no weekends, 8 hour artwork days- without a clear end goal is a simultaneously liberating and daunting venture. I wanted to have time to explore my medium in new and interesting ways. I wanted to push myself to think beyond the work I have been making for some time and stretch my creative muscles again while I engaged with different concepts and ideas. This all sounds a lot like "art talk" but what I'm really trying to say is that I wanted to explore."
I totally understand this, as I'm in the midst of my own creative process.
The Crochet Art
In the same email, Vincent shared:
"This exploration was made possible through the incredible generosity of the Residency program, but especially through the donation of your yarn. While I worked I didn't have to worry if I was "wasting" yarn. It was all put to good use, and if something didn't look right, there was more yarn to replace it! I didn't have to wonder if I was going to have enough to finish a certain project or if I would have the right color. It was all there. The entire rainbow.
Because of your gifts I was able to make incredibly large balls of yarn that felt heavy and dense but also energetic and growth like. I started exploring the play of the aggressive scissors against the tense yarn webbing. I got interested in the way that the scissors made the objects come alive.
As I was making the work I was thinking about relationships and the strains that we place on one another- the tensions that pull us apart and the others that bind us together. Everything seems so tenuously connected. Again, I know this seems like art speak, but the ideas that developed through this work are informing my artwork to come and the techniques I discovered are exciting as they offer a new way of working with crochet that I am sure will continue to evolve. "
I think that this new direction in Vincent's fiber art is fascinating and look forward to seeing his next projects to come.


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A spring weekend will feature games for children, live music, crafts and plenty of food, while fostering a greater feeling of community pride.
Staff with the city of Lancaster say those are the aims of the first-ever Red Rose Festival, which is being planned for May 7 and 8.
The event is being billed as the city's signature event.
On Tuesday, City Council voted unanimously to allocate $30,000 toward the festival.
Standing near his favorite remote-controlled airplane at County Council's chambers, Jeff Petroski discussed an idea for bringing his favorite hobby to others.
Petroski, a remote control airplane enthusiast and owner of a radio-controlled, or RC, business, spoke to council Jan. 4 about using the county's old landfill on Lynwood Drive for RC fliers.
The opening date for the new ADLI store has been pushed back a few weeks.
The grocery chain will open in its Lancaster location Feb. 4. Weather-related delays have caused the opening to be moved from its original date, said ALDI spokeswoman Martha Swaney.
The store was originally set to open today.
The unusually cold and wet weather of the last two months have resulted in the setbacks.
"Minor delays – nothing out of the ordinary," Swaney said. "Sometimes there are factors beyond your control."
An autopsy failed to show whether a Jefferson man killed on S.C. 903 died because he was ejected from his car or hit by another vehicle on Jan. 7.
Scottie Privette, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 11 p.m. crash by Lancaster County Coroner Mike Morris. Morris said Privette died of head, neck and chest injuries.
In the midst of budget cuts and a down economy, Lancaster County School District officials reflect on 2009 while looking forward to what lies ahead in the new year.
School board chairman Bobby Parker said the top priority of the year will be determining how to handle budget cuts handed down by the state. The district has already been hit with two cuts so far this school year – the most recent a 5 percent reduction.
The Lancaster Police Department is offering teens and adults the chance to try out law enforcement as a career before making a full-time commitment to the job.
The department is looking to increase its ranks of police Explorers, or cadets, and reserve police officers.
The Explorers program, chartered through the Boy Scouts of America, is open to 14- to 21-year-olds. The police department's program is entering its 22nd year.
A former professional football player is headlining a local Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Monday.
Mike Minter, who played 10 years with the Carolina Panthers, will be the keynote speaker at the ninth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Scholarship Breakfast, set for 8 a.m. Monday at the Fairway Room, 1821 Springs Club Road.
The event is themed "A Day with a Dreamer Whose Dream Became a Reality."
The 54th annual meeting of the Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Jan. 28 and will include new features. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the Fairway Room of the Lancaster Golf Club, with a reception preceding the dinner meeting.
Lancaster County Council has begun collecting information for its long-range capital-improvement plan.
Council discussed its previous and upcoming plans at its Jan. 4 meeting. The capital-improvement plan, which lists priorities for capital projects and purchases in the county over the next few years, was last revised in 2006 and planned through 2011.
With a comprehensive county plan also due this year, council has begun compiling information for its new capital-improvement plan.
Founders Federal Credit Union's new headquarters in Lancaster will be up and running sooner than what officials with the institution had expected.
Work on the three-level building at Gillsbrook and Plantation roads is moving ahead of schedule, as all the employees should be moved in by the end of June, spokeswoman Nicki Nash said.
The building's basic framework has been up for a while. Crews are now painting, working on molding and installing audio and video connections, among other detailed tasks.
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TMK Ipsco, the North American subsidiary of Russian pipemaker OAO TMK, has signed a full-line distribution agreement for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) with Sooner Pipe LLC.
Novelis Inc. is prepared to compete hard for scrap to meet its recycled content goals and increased automotive demand, a company executive said.
Corpus Christi Liquefaction LLC, a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy Inc., has signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Spanish energy firm Endesa Generacion SA.
Aluminum has great growth opportunities in the automotive sector, but the light metal faces stiff competition from new high-strength steels and composites, according to one industry expert.
TW Metals Inc. has promoted Rosemary Smith to commodity manager for flat-rolled and aerospace extrusions and Norwin Lilly to branch manager for the company's Cincinnati and Charleston, W.Va., locations, the company said April 1.
Southwire Co. will close three production facilities and four distribution locations as part of consolidation efforts following its $786-million acquisition of electrical wire and cable manufacturer Coleman Cable Inc., a Southwire spokesman told AMM.
ClarkWestern Dietrich Building Systems LLC has purchased the machinery, equipment and intellectual property necessary to produce the Trakloc cold-formed steel framing system.
BMW AG executives announced plans March 28 to invest $1 billion between 2014 and 2016 in the luxury automaker's Spartanburg, S.C., plant.
Kobe Steel Ltd. will supply titanium forgings to the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty unit of France's Safran SA for the main landing gear of Airbus SAS' A350 XWB (extra wide body) airliner.
Metal businesses should ignore negative depictions of the current U.S. economy and expand, Copper and Brass Servicenter Association head economist Alan Beaulieu said.
Worthington Industries Inc. has agreed to acquire the oilfield storage tank manufacturing division of Steffes Corp. in Dickinson, N.D., the company said in a statement March 28.
Alcoa Inc. has introduced a lighter heavy-duty truck wheel that the company said could help fleets reduce freight costs and fuel consumption.
Farmer's Copper Ltd. co-president Richard Farmer has been elected president of the Copper & Brass Servicenter Association (CBSA), taking over from Scioto Metals Inc. president Scott F. Immell.
Worthington Industries Inc.'s net income jumped 9.4 percent in its fiscal third quarter due in part to strong end markets despite severe winter weather that subdued much of its business, its top executive said.
HRH Capital LLC/Roller Die & Forming Inc. has acquired Pyramid Mouldings Inc., a Green Cove Springs, Fla.-based manufacturer of roll-formed products for the appliance, automotive, building products, solar and transportation industries.
McNeilus Steel Inc. has installed a 0.500-inch cut-to-length line at the family operated full-line service center's Fond du Lac, Wis., facility.
Herr-Voss Stamco Inc. has completed commissioning of two state-of-the-art metal processing lines—a cut-to-length line and a Strand Extensioner slitting line—at Cascadia Metals Inc. in Brandon, Manitoba.
Canadian National Railway Co. (CN Railway) is upgrading its fleet of rail cars transporting diesel fuel amid safety concerns over tank cars carrying petroleum products after 47 people died last year in an accident in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
Bridge manufacturer Veritas Steel LLC has hired Tracy Glende as president and chief executive officer, the company said in a statement March 27.
Superior Industries International Inc. has named two company officials as co-chief executive officers as the company continues to look for a successor to outgoing chairman, president and chief executive officer Steven J. Borick.
A union representing employees at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. has filed federal discrimination charges against the aerospace contractor, alleging that 10 workers were laid off last year due to age or medical conditions.
The Asian aviation industry is booming. As demand for air travel increases in step with the region's growing affluence, so too does the need for new commercial aircraft.
In a building some 25 miles north of Seattle, several thousand people are quietly going about their daily jobs.
A Texas federal court jury has awarded MM Steel LP $52 million in its lawsuit against a group of large steel mills and service centers for allegedly conspiring to drive the Texas steel distributor out of business.
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Washington Square Parks Famous "Hangman's Elm" To Get Minor Surgery
Various community members, CB2's Parks Committee and a representative from the Parks Department, met last Wednesday to discuss the department's decision to do some pruning on the popular "Hangman's Elm" in Washington Square Park. The nearly 250-year-old tree has vast community significance: It graces the cover of the Parks Department's publication on "great New York City trees," as well as being a popular hangout and landmark for locals.
The Parks Department representative, in his presentation on the planned modifications, expressed the Department's desire to keep community members apprised of these recent development, which have been deemed necessary to preserve the health and structural integrity of the tree. The spokesperson assured community members that a full survey of the tree had been conducted, and this course of action guarantees the best possible outcome for the tree, particularly in preventing further damage and susceptibility to Dutch elm disease.
The discussion grew briefly heated as various community members, including a woman who regularly feeds squirrels residing in the tree, urged department members to look for an alternative method, claiming "the tree looks as green as ever." Proposals involving tree limb support methods were also advanced. The department will go ahead with the pruning, employing climbers to reach affected tree limbs. Community members also pushed for greater communication and transparency on the issue between the Parks Department and the general, tree-enjoying public.
—Alissa Fleck
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Champagne and Caviar at Three Sheets, November 13Three Sheets in Sandy Springs debuts a weekly feature of rotating caviar selections and champagne splits.
Fall Harvest Dinner at Miller Union, November 13Chef Steven Satterfield prepares a three course, communal dinner with some of the fall's freshest ingredients.
Buckhead Dishcrawl around the W Hotel, November 13Explore the neighborhood eats near to the W Hotel in Buckhead with fifty other adventurous diners.
Blood Dinner at Livingston, November 15Livingston chef Zeb Stevenston invites Tyler Williams of Abattoir, Ryan Smith of Empire State South and Josh Hopkins of STG Trattoria into his kitchen for what will probably be the most boundary-pushing meal of the year, an eight-course meal that features blood in every dish.


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This year's non-conference schedule will differ from years past in that it has far fewer automatic wins, but the possibility still exists of a non-con sweep as I would put no game below the 50/50 mark in terms of chance of victory. Here is how I would categorize the games in order of difficulty, from least difficult:
CUPCAKE WINS (Yes, just one cupcake in my view!)
This team is truly the only awful team we face, a dramatic change from year's past and a nod to the new scheduling philosophy.
2. SE Louisiana -- 13-18 (10-8, 4th) - WIN
13-18 was certainly not a good record, but the Lions improved throughout the year and earned a 4th place, 10-8 finish in a decent Southland Conference.
3. Southern Illinois -- 14-17 (6-12, last) -- WIN
It's nice we're playing the Salukis instead of SIUE, who we have scheduled in year's past. Though SIU was in last, they did win 6 league games in the Missouri Valley and a few of those losses were tight. So definitely towards the easier part of our schedule but a step up from the SIUE's of the world.
4. Nevada (game is in Vegas)-- 12-19 (3-13) - WIN
Nevada was last place in the extremely difficult Mountain West, which produced five tournament teams. Rarely embarrassed but rarely successful, it will be interesting to see if the Wolf Pack are improved at all. I put this as more difficult than SIU because it's neutral and the difficulty of the Mountain West schedule overall.
5. Gardner Webb -- 21-13 (11-5, 2nd) -- WIN
This is an example of a mid major team that is not a cupcake and could present a challenge. The Bulldogs gave Illinois a 1 point fight, beat DePaul and were competitive with Iowa. A game we should win but not one that won't be competitive.
6. Northwestern (in Vegas) -- 13-19 (4-14, 11th) --- WIN
Well, it's too bad this tournament in Vegas is so crappy and that we don't want to play UCLA twice, as this game and Nevada are not going to challenge us much, at least one wouldn't think. It's still a neutral site game so you have to be careful, but we'll win this one.
7. Western Michigan -- 22-13 (10-6, 1st in div) -- WIN
Western Michigan is exactly who we should be scheduling. They weren't Ohio and Akron (who each had 14 wins in conference) but they did win their division, go 22-13 overall and reach the semis of the CBI. This is the type of opponent that we should win but will challenge us and help prepare us better for the conference season.
8. Hawaii (in KC) -- 17-15 (10-8, 5th) - WIN
I like this game and again fits nicely into the scheduling model that we should be using. You'd prefer a tougher team for a game at Sprint Center, but it's not a cupcake either. The Big West, at the top, plays some good basketball so to finish 5th is respectable. Still, we will win.
9. Long Beach State -- 19-14 -- (14-4, 1st) -- WIN
You have to credit Long Beach State. Year in and year out they play an absolutely brutal schedule in the non-con, and it sets them up well for their league. They lose those games, by in large (note the 5-10 non con record), but you can't sleep on these guys. Still should be a win.
10. West Virginia -- 13-19 -- (6-12, 8th) -- WIN
I wish we would have been handed someone else for the challenge series with our old friends from the Big 12, but this still an interesting game and it will be fun to have Huggins back in Columbia. This is a game we should win, and win handily, but certainly not a gimme by any means as I suspect WV will be improved.
11. Illinois (in St. Louis) -- 23-13 -- (8-10, 7th) -- WIN
I put this game as 11th simply because half the crowd will be our fans and though it's neutral, Illinois is not as good as UCLA. It will be interesting to see if we can keep our streak alive in St. Louis, but I suspect we will.
12. at NC State -- 24-11 (11-7, 4th) -- LOSS
This is the sole true road game on our schedule and I think will prove to be difficult for the Tigers. However, NC State lost 5 of its top 6 scorers from a year ago and are probably an NIT level team. They do have some incoming and returning talent so this is a 50/50 game in my mind. I actually think the UCLA game is more difficult but I think we will stumble at Raleigh.
13. UCLA -- 25-10 (13-5, 1st) -- WIN
This game is certainly going to be a challenge as UCLA is going to be a Top 20 team. It's also great to see a team of this caliber and name ID come to Columbia. I think the crowd will be fired up and I think we get it done and it sets the tone for the year.
So, there you have it. I see 10-3 as the real floor but 13-0 is possible as well. Going with 12-1. What say you?


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That's right, you heard it here for the umpteenth time - the St. Louis Rams are the youngest team in the NFL. While that is old news, no pun intended, I'm here to remind everyone that, like it or not, the youth of our favorite team is directly related to their on-field performance thus far. I know - earth shattering commentary here. But, this situation is a bit more complex than just being the youngest team in the NFL. Having a lot of young players on a roster is one thing. Having a lot of young players starting at almost all of the offensive skill positions is quite another.
I want to tell a story from my own experiences to relay how youth and inexperience can impact the performance of young players learning their way in the highly competitive and unforgiving world of the NFL.
But first, I want to address the most common response I see when someone mentions the Rams being the youngest team in the NFL - that the Seattle Seahawks roster is only about a year older on average than the Rams, but they're winning and the Rams aren't. This is where my point above comes into play.
Yes, the Seahawks are a young team. But take a look at where that youth is - or should I say isn't? The Seahawks WR corps averages roughly 3.8 years of experience (not counting Percy Harvin, which would increase this number). The Rams WR corps averages a mere 1.8 years of experience. Sidney Rice, who is now gone for the year but played in all but the last game for the Seahawks, has played in more NFL games (86) than Austin Pettis, Chris Givens, and Brian Quick combined (83). Hell, if you throw in Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey, the entire Rams WR corps combined has played only 15 more games (101) than Sidney Rice has. Now let's look at production. Sidney Rice has 243 receptions for 3,592 yards and 30 TDs for his career. The Rams WR corps combined has career totals of 207 receptions for 2,522 yards and 16 TDs. In total, Seattle's WR corps (excluding Harvin) has played in 202 games, hauling in 507 receptions for 7,297 yards and 56 TDs. Big difference, no? Oh, and there is that thing where Rice was the #1 WR for a HOF QB (Favre) on a team that made it to the NFC Championship game. That kind of experience is extremely valuable. Take out Rice if you like, since he's out for the year now. That still leaves Seattle with a WR corps that averages roughly 3.2 years of NFL experience and has played in 116 games, with 264 receptions for 3,705 yards and 26 TDs. And they have help on the way in the form of Percy Harvin, a fifth year veteran with 280 receptions, 3,302 yards and 20 TDs in his 54 games played. Let's go a little further and note that Pettis, Givens, etc, are currently in their first year as "the guys" for the Rams WR corps. Last year the leaders were Gibson and DA. This is their first year as the "headliners" if you will. Let's put the icing on the cake, shall we. The Rams WR corps as a group averages 23.2 years of age, while the Seahawks WR corps, not including Harvin or Rice - their two most experienced WRs - averages 25.2 years of age. So not only do they have more NFL experience as a group, but they also have more general life experience as a group as well. More years to mature both as players and as people, gain perspective, learn, etc... That is significant. While both teams are young, there is a huge difference between the two teams when it comes to the wideouts, as the Rams are extremely young at WR and don't have anyone even remotely resembling a proven veteran presence in the WR corps, while the Seahawks are older and do have that proven veteran presence in their WR corps.
How about the backfield? The Seahawks rely on Marshawn Lynch, a 27 year old veteran power back that has played in 97 games over the course of his 7 year career, and has amassed 6,858 rushing yards over that span. His primary back-up is a 23 year old, 2nd year power back with 25 games under his belt, in which he carried the ball 114 times and caught 24 passes. The Rams rely on 22 year old rookie Zac Stacy, who has played in exactly 7 games and has totaled 475 rushing yards so far. His primary back-up is a 23 year old, 2nd year "change of pace" back with 24 games under his belt, in which he carried the ball 167 times and caught 38 passes. It's pretty clear that Seattle has far more experience in their backfield than do the Rams. Experience matters.
Hmm, Experience matters. Another earth-shattering revelation. Granted, it matters to varying degrees for each individual and profession, but it does matter. It matters in life, and it matters in football. Sometimes youthful exuberance can overcome a lack of experience, at least for a while. Sometimes pure talent overcomes the obstacles presented by a lack of experience, allowing an individual to flourish, or at least be competent, while gaining experience. But more often than not in order to be successful an individual has to gain experience the hard way, by putting in your time and finding your way, by putting in the hard work now with an eye toward the future - with a few bumps and bruises, triumphs and failures along the way. This leads me to the story I'd like to share.
I was born and raised in a tiny, remote fishing village along Alaska's rugged coast. To this day the only way in or out is by spending several hours on a small plane (9 passengers max) or a day or more when traveling by boat. In this village, commercial fishing is everything. You eat, breathe, and sleep fishing. My family has been fishing there for well over 100 years. I was immersed in the local fisheries from a very young age - 4 years old to be exact. I would go along and watch at first, then as I aged I would get to help out here and there. My role expanded as I grew older. By the time I was given a full crew position I was 13 years old and deemed ready to pull my weight like a full-grown man. And I was ready - well as ready as any 13 year old could be. I knew how everything worked, where the fish were, how to do my job, and how the other jobs needed to be done. I was also touted as the next great fisherman by friends and family alike, the kid who was going to carry on my family's legacy of "highliners". (A "highliner" is a term used in Alaska to describe a top producing fisherman)
Then the season started. It was a shock to the system. The step up in workload and expectations were jarring. No more passing on the fishing trips when really bad weather was forecast. No more extra sleep if I was tired. I was one of the crew now and had to be there at all times. It took some time to get used to it all, to get comfortable "playing with the big boys" so to speak, even though the job was pretty much second nature to me. There were times when exhaustion would lead to mistakes, or something rare would happen that I hadn't experienced before and it would cause a problem. But in time I adjusted and got used to things and I excelled at my job.
Over the years I was given more and more responsibility in preparation for the day I would start running my own boat. That day came when I was 25 years old. I had been preparing for that moment my whole life. I was ready. But at the same time, there were a lot of adjustments that I had to make. No longer was I just one of the guys - I was the boss now. I was the one responsible for my crew's safety, for making the ultimate decision on where to go to catch the most fish, for paying all the bills associated with owning and maintaining a boat. I had to decide when and where to set my net, when to stop fishing because the weather was too bad, etc... Then there were the expectations. My dad and grandpa are famous in my community. They were known for their ability to catch fish, but were also highly respected for their amazing work ethic, morals, and community leadership. I put extra pressure on myself to be a "highliner" in my first season.
The season started and the fishing was poor. I worked harder than anybody, going without sleep for days at a time. I felt like I had to prove I could work as hard or harder than the next guy, and I worked my crew so hard they were completely exhausted all of the time. So was I for that matter. I was so focused on working hard that I ignored a common sense rule my dad and grandpa had passed on to me as a boy - you can't make fish. The idea is that no matter how hard you work, if there aren't any fish around you won't catch anything. The main point of the saying is that you should work hard but work smart too. No sense grinding your crew and equipment into the ground for nothing. My boat was an older boat, and I started having problems with it here and there, costing me fishing time (time=$$). I just tried to work harder. Several times I made the right call and was in the right area to catch fish, but I'd have a mechanical problem, or the weather would flare up and stop us from fishing. Two-thirds of the way through my first season as a skipper I had already overworked my crew so much that one of them quit. At that point I realized that, while I was a natural at finding fish and catching them, I wasn't so good at managing my crew. Being together in cramped quarters for days on end can put a strain on any working relationship, especially when you add in a lack of sleep and utter physical exhaustion. It quickly dawned on me that managing people was part of the job description, and I didn't really have a lot of experience in that area. Crew trouble, a few mistakes in choosing where to fish, and some good old fashioned bad luck sprinkled in for good measure, and boom! - I was a middle of the pack fisherman at best. I was extremely disappointed, embarrassed, and had lost confidence in myself.
That was the low point of my first season. I analyzed what I was doing and made some changes. I quit worrying about what was expected of me. I quit pressing. I lightened up on myself and my crew. Don't get me wrong, we still worked like dogs, but we went about it differently. My crew and I knew each other prior to them fishing with me, but we had never worked together. It took some time for us to figure each other out and form a cohesive team that worked smoothly to get the job done. We also worked the kinks out of the boat as the season went on too. In that last third of the season things just started clicking and we went on a tear. Everything came together and we absolutely clobbered some fish - We were "in the zone" so to speak. By the end of that season I had regained my confidence and have never doubted my abilities since. I've had some tough seasons in the 18 seasons since that one, had some bad breaks, etc... but my experiences through the years, and in that first season in particular, helped me to keep things in perspective and make the most of any situation.
So what the hell does this boring pile of drivel have to do with the Rams being the youngest team in the NFL you ask? Just like I had to do, and you have done or will do, these kids are taking a major step up in the world. No matter how prepared someone may be, when you take that step up to the highest, most demanding level your profession offers, it is going to take a little bit of time to get your feet under you. For these kids, just moving from college to the NFL is hard to do. A select few can do it, and even fewer make any real impact. Some have been playing football since they were little kids. Some have only been playing for a few years. Some have never been "the guy" on such a big stage, if at all. Some have high expectations placed on them they may feel they have to live up to, some have little to no expectations placed on them at all. Some get ample opportunities to make it while some get one shot. They come from all over the country, raised in different towns, some by two parents, some by a single parent, and some by grandparents, or aunts and uncles. Some come from wealthy families, some from very poor backgrounds. Regardless of all their differences, all of them have to learn to work together as a cohesive unit in order to succeed. Along the way each will find their place on the team, learn and refine what their strengths are, recognize their weaknesses and, if they want to stick around, work to correct them. All young players go through this. For some it is a more daunting task than it is for others. The more youngsters you have going through the same things the more growing pains you're going to see. The Rams are a really young football team, period. But especially so at the offensive skill positions, and in the defensive backfield. It takes everybody being on the same page to be a successful NFL team. It takes everyone being on the same page consistently to be a consistently successful NFL team. The Rams aren't there yet. But these young kids are learning, gaining experience every day. Some will wash out, some will make it big. Pretty soon these kids will grow up. I'm looking forward to that day.


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Thorne Research Synergisti-C is vitamin C with immuno-supportive botanicals and flavonoids. The beneficial effects of vitamin C on the immune system are well established and include enhanced phagocytosis by white blood cells, increased immune globulin production, and stimulation of lymphocyte (one type of white blood cell) production when exposed to foreign substances.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is one of the most well known nutrients worldwide. Such recognition is deserved, considering its role in nutritional biochemistry. Not only is vitamin C a key antioxidant, protecting cells throughout the body from free radical damage, this water-soluble vitamin serves as a cofactor in the synthesis of important neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, and plays an integral role in the production of cellular energy. Vitamin C is essential for proper metabolism of carbohydrates and synthesis of fats and proteins. It helps break down cholesterol and also helps maintain healthy immune function. Vitamin C promotes wound healing because it is a cofactor for the synthesis of collagen and other connective tissue components.
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Purity Takes Extra EffortFor example, instead of purchasing prediluted vitamin D, as other companies do, Thorne performs its own dilution to avoid detrimental ingredients, such as the preservatives or lactose that are found in many commercially available dilutions. Why must vitamin D be diluted? Because in its pure form, it is too concentrated to safely blend into a vitamin product. Pure vitamin D is 40 MILLION International Units (IU) per gram. The RDA for adults is 600-800 IU per day. To ensure proper mixing, it must be made into a dilute powder that flows and does not lose potency. So, unlike companies that use prediluted vitamin D that contains unacceptable excipients and preservatives, at Thorne, pure pharmaceutical vitamin D is first blended with pure mixed tocopherol vitamin E, and the resultant stable vitamin D is then blended with hypoallergenic cellulose powder. The final powder is blended in a large tumble blender and subsequently analyzed. Not only is the final product stable; it is also hypoallergenic and can be mixed homogeneously and at a safe level with other powders. Just as with vitamin D, Thorne utilizes similar processes for other raw materials, such as vitamin K, leaving it to other companies to purchase commercially available raw materials filled with unacceptable ingredients and preservatives.
Ingredients You Don't WantMagnesium Stearate: Good for speed-hungry encapsulating machines. Not necessarily good for you. Manufacturing encapsulated dietary supplements isn't easy. Pure powdered ingredients are difficult to mix because they are either extremely dry, sticky with botanical oils, or attract unwanted moisture. So most manufacturers add magnesium stearate and other agents such as lactose and dextrose to make the powder flow quickly and easily through their high-volume machines. Problem is, these additives may compromise the bioavailability of the nutrients in the supplement, and might cause allergenic problems. At Thorne, they take a different approach.
Thorne will never utilize large fatty acid excipients in its manufacturing processes – ingredients such as magnesium stearate or stearic acid. These excipients are utilized as flowing agents to ensure that maximum productivity is obtained from capsuling and tableting machines. There are documented detrimental effects directly attributed to long chain fatty acids utilized as manufacturing flowing agents. Every qualified pharmaceutical compounder recognizes that large fatty acids, such as magnesium stearate, can interfere with product dissolution and influence absorption. Virtually all companies, because of the economic impact, ignore this data. As with most industries, the bottom line dictates the level of quality. The dietary supplement industry has one exception: Thorne Research, the company that does not compromise. Nevertheless, if a company cannot manufacture products without using detrimental excipients, they should not allude to being either "hypoallergenic" or "pure."
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Every manufacturer has two basic options when purchasing raw materials: purchase either truly pure raw materials, or purchase raw materials to which substances have been added to facilitate manufacturing. This fundamental dilemma translates to these very typical questions: "Do I purchase pure vitamin C or vitamin C with additives?" "Do I purchase pure B vitamins or coated B vitamins for taste masking?" "Do I purchase pure enzymes such as pancreatin, pepsin, and bromelain or enzymes diluted with lactose?"
There are few commercial sources for vitamins B12, D, K, or biotin that are not diluted with substances such as lactose, cornstarch, and preservatives such as BHT. That's why Thorne developed methods that allow them to use pure, undiluted sources of these nutrients – and many others. It's just one more example that when it comes to quality, what everyone else accepts as an industry standard isn't good enough. While some companies say they are raising their standards....at Thorne they set them.
Allergy WarningThis product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Excipient FreeThis product does not contain wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, egg, dairy products, or artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors. This product also does not contain lactose, palmitic acid, or magnesium, calcium, or vegetable stearates.
Pregnancy WarningIf pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
InteractionsThere are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.
Other WarningsVitamin C can cause diarrhea in some individuals in large doses, which can vary from person to person. This resolves when the dosage is reduced.
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Chairman of Georgian Parliament and Israeli Prime Minister held a meeting in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Davit Bakradze and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed all the significant political and economic issues in the relations between the two countries.
Davit Bakradze is visiting Israel on the personal invitation of Knesset Chairman Reuven Rivlin.
Davit Bakradze was met with solemn ceremony in Tel Aviv. He was invited to the Knesset, where the Georgian national anthem was performed. During the visit to the parliament, Mr. Bakradze made major political statements concerning political and economic relations between Georgia and Israel.
Chairman of teh Knesset also made significant statements. In his speech, Reuven Rivlin spoke about the Jvari Monastery (Georgian mohnument located on teh territory of Isarel) and centuries-old relations between the two countries.
"Not far from here, in the gorge, which is called the Jvari Gorge, lived Georgian Poet Shota Rustaveli and maybe he wrote his epic poem The Knight in the Panther`s Skin right there. Dear friends, after Georgia declared its independence, the Georgia-Israel relations changed this positive change especially increased under presidency of the leader of the Roe Revolution Mikheil Saakashvili. Georgia today has a democratic government, an active parliament and has deep relations in economy and other fields", he said.
Russia`s rouble has fallen to a fresh all-time low against both the dollar and the euro after the political turmoil in Ukraine intensified.
The Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia has started inspection at the telecommunication company Geocell. The law enforcers have refused to comment on the reason of the inspection, however, the company management says it`s an ordinary process.
Tbilisi government is still working without the budget 2014 after the city assembly Sakrebulo did not adopt the draft budget presented by the Tbilisi mayor`s office for confirmation yesterday. It was the second attempt to adopt the budget; however, the document was not supported by the majority again.
The technical certification of vehicles becomes mandatory from March 2015 in Georgia. Minister of Finance of Georgia Nodar Khaduri has made definitions about the novelty today. Minister says the technical certification is not a budgetary project and not ...
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The United States intends to assign over USD 62 million to Georgia, the Act, printed in the House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record on or about January 15, 2014 by the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House says.
Tbilisi remains without the adopted budget for 2014, which has become a reason for counter-allegations between the city self-government and the executive branch of the government. City assembly [Sakrebulo], where Georgian Dream has a majority...
President of the National Bank of Georgia summed up the year 2013 today. Giorgi Kadagidze said the inflation of the national currency is not dangerous for country`s economics and these processes will not be followed with devaluation of the national currency.
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Hundreds gathered at a special service at the Memorial campus to honor a physician, leader and friend.
Dr. Gage Ochsner Jr. died Friday morning at his home surrounded by family.
In 1994, Ochsner was recruited to come to Savannah to become chief of trauma and surgical critical care at Memorial University Medical Center.
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7:50 a.m. – The Transportation Department reported cars parked on both sides of River Street, making it impassable for buses.
8:01 a.m. – Police responded to a reported minor motor vehicle accident on Main Street, just prior to Route 2. One of the drivers was cited for failure to use care.
9:58 a.m. – A Riverside Avenue resident reported returning home from two weeks away to find her silver Jeep Wrangler was not where she parked it. The woman called back to report her ex-husband had borrowed the vehicle.
11:48 a.m. – A Lexington woman reported her blue purse was taken from a room at Concord Healthcare the previous afternoon. The woman called back later to say she found her purse.
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3:52 p.m. – Police responded to a report of a suspicious man at Vanderhoof's Hardware. According to the incident report, the man was indecisive about buying an item and kept walking in and out of the store before finally purchasing it and leaving without incident.
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