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Scaling Alpha Five for high volume needs
If you've been wondering if Alpha Five Version 10 can scale to high volume situations, well, then this blog post is for you.
I invited one of our partners, Clive Swanepol, President of ZebraHost, to tell you about a recent test his company performed for a customer.
This customer, is deploying an Alpha Five Version 10 Ajax Web application running against MS SQL Server to over 600 retail stores with thousands of users. Here is what Clive wrote, unedited, in its entirety.
Developing sophisticated Web applications using Alpha Five Version 10 is quick and easy. The big question has been "Can Alpha Five Applications Scale?"
The answer now is "Absolutely!"
To prove it, Alpha Software teamed up with ZebraHost and Neotys to run an Alpha Five Version 10 application through the wringer. The application was a real-world application developed by independent Alpha developers. The test simulated virtual users accessing the application in increasing numbers.
Using nine virtual machines hooked up to a load balancer, the system was able to handle hundreds of simultaneous users. The Neotys load testing software working from a tenth virtual machine pinpointed bottlenecks.
It generated the load, monitored the application and database servers, and helped to analyze the results. This enabled the team to make configuration adjustments that significantly improved performance. The load balancer distributed the load smoothly in a round robin configuration maintaining sessions.
Scaling Alpha Five applications is achieved by tweaking the Web application server to maximize its performance for the particular application and then adding hardware as needed. (Thousands of simultaneous users would simply require more virtual machines.)
Alpha software and ZebraHost have the expertise to help developers test, configure, size, and deploy highly scalable Web applications. Developers can contact firstname.lastname@example.com for an estimate of the cost to test their app.
Best Regards,
Clive Swanepoel
ZebraHost L.L.C.
As you know, scalability is always a question that comes up when you are building multi-user database applications. When you put a database on the Web where tens of thousands of people might potentially simultaneously access it, scalability becomes even more important.
I'm not going to tell you that Alpha Five could support 6 billion people simultaneously trying to update a record but we were very happy with the results from Clive's recent tests. I will also tell you that (as we see more and more large scale Alpha Five Version 10 deployments) scalability is a very important topic for us at Alpha and is getting a lot of focus from our development team both in terms of testing and in terms of continuous improvement.
At the end of the day, the most important thing is that we want to make sure that any Alpha Five application that you build and deploy, whether it is for a small or a large user community, makes you and your users happy.


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Your parks and recreation department celebrates the Fourth of July and Valentine's Day, so why not celebrate National Kid's Craft Day? This is a great chance for kids and adults to enjoy gluing, painting, coloring, building, decoupaging and sculpting. Plan a citywide event that encourages creativity and some great finished projects. Here are a few simple craft ideas to incorporate as part of National Kid's Craft Day. 1. Who says crafts have to be pink and cute? Provide an assortment …
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Merry Christmas, U.S.S. Oregon, December 15 1917.
Menu - Relishes: Ripe olives, Celery, Green onions, Radishes; Soup: Oyster soup; Entrees: Spiced sugar cured ham; Roasts: Roast young Tom turkeys, Cranberry sauce, Giblet gravy, Chestnut dressing; Vegetables: Candied sweet potatoes, Poatato croquettes; Salad: Fruit salad; Des[s]ert: Fruit cake, Hard sauce, Lemon meringue pie, Assorted candies, Assorted nuts, Cluster raisins, Ice cream, Candy canes; Cigars, Cigarettes, Coffee - George H. Upton, Chief Commissary Stweard, United States Navy.
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Here's my take on just some of the best deals at Ingles for this next week, 10/28 – 11/3. There are many fantastic BOGO offers this week at Ingles, which I've highlighted below. I'm thrilled about the Purina ONE Dog Food deal this week… this deal is so sweet, I fear it may be an ad typo (if so, I'll let you know)… in the meantime, this is a super offer for this dog food (which I use for my pooches).
As often is the case with BOGO offers, you'll find some solid deals even without coupons. Remember, you don't have to buy both products to get the BOGO price (purchase one and it will ring up at 1/2 price). And, it's Week 3 of the annual Earn A FREE Turkey program at Ingles. Earn one (1) point for every $50 purchase at Ingles between 10/14– 11/24 and once you earn six (6) points, you can redeem them for a 12-14 pound Butterball frozen turkey.
If you haven't already done so, be sure to join the Ingles AdvantageMail program. This week AdvantageMail members can get a 3# bag of Green Giant Klondike Rose Potatoes for $1.48.
* Ingles doubles coupons up to and including 50¢ with your
Ingles Advantage Card. Some Ingles stores (but not all) will also double internet printable coupons.
* They will double 3 coupons for every $10 spent.
* They only double 2 like coupons per transaction.
* View Ingles' Coupon Policy
* Register your Ingles card with UPromise and SavingStar to get extra eCoupon savings.
Purchase: Wholly Guacamole
Sale Price: $2.25
Use: $1/1 Wholly Guacamole printable coupon (Facebook) OR $1/1 coupon 10/21 SS insert
Final Price: $1.25
Purchase: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 14 oz
Sale Price: BOGO ($1.94 each)
Use: $0.55/1 printable coupon (Facebook)
Final Price: $1.39
Purchase: PAM Cooking Spray
Sale Price: $2.68
Use: $0.30/1 coupon 10/21 SS insert
Final Price: $2.08 after doubled coupon
Purchase: Eight O'Clock Coffee 11-12 oz
Sale Price: BOGO ($3.24 each)
Use: $1/1 coupon 10/21 SS insert
Final Price: $2.24
Purchase: (2) Welch's Essentials Grape Juice 64 oz
Sale Price: BOGO ($1.79 each)
Use: $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.29 each
Purchase: (2) Turkey Hill Drinks (Tea & Lemonade) 128 oz
Use: $1/2 coupon 7/22 RP insert (valid only thru 10/30)
Final Price: $1.50 each
Purchase: Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16 oz
Sale Price: BOGO ($3.99 each)
Use: $1/1 Pompeian Olive Oil printable coupon
Final Price: $2.99
Purchase: (10) Totino's Pizzas
Sale Price: $1.25
Earn: 2 free at checkout when you buy 10 (pay $10)
Use: $1/4 Totino's printable coupon OR $1/5 eCoupon savings @ SavingStar & $5 Mail in Rebate offer when you buy 4 specially marked boxes.
Final Price: Varies according to scenario
Purchase: Purina ONE Dog Food 16.5 lbs
Sale Price: BOGO ($11.49 each)
Use: $2/1 coupon 10/28 RP insert
Final Price: $9.49 (stock up price!!!)
Purchase: Purina Cat Chow 3.15 lbs
Sale Price: BOGO ($2.34 each)
Use: $0.75/1 coupon 10/28 RP insert
Final Price: $1.59
Purchase: Beggin' Strips 6 oz
Sale Price: BOGO ($1.75 each)
Use: $1/2 coupon 10/28 RP insert
Final Price: $1.25 each
Florida Navel Oranges 4# bag $2.50
Edy's Ice Cream 48 oz $3
Healthy Choice Soup 15 oz $1
Simply Potatoes 20-24 oz BOGO ($1.48 each)
Botticelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 33.8 oz BOGO ($5.24 each)
TuttoRosso Canned Tomatoes 28-29 oz BOGO ($0.99 each)
Santa Cruz Organic Fruit Spread 9.5 oz BOGO ($1.59 each)
Vlasic Pickles 24-32 oz BOGO ($1.44 each)
Nonni's Biscotti BOGO ($1.74 each)
Pioneer Gravy Mixes BOGO ($0.44 each)
Melitta Coffee Filters 100 ct BOGO ($2.29 each)
Fab Laundry Detergent 50 oz or 20 ct Toss Ins BOGO ($1.99 each)
Looking for all the best grocery deals at regional and national grocery stores and how you can best stretch your dollar? Check out Money Saving Mom, Living Rich With Coupons, BeCentsAble, Mojo Savings, Coupon Geek, Madame Deals, Common Sense With Money, Passion For Savings, and Cheapskate Cafe. I am proud to have my weekly Ingles coupon match ups featured on these wonderfully frugal sites!


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Wednesday's Book Review: "Hayes of the Twenty-Third"
Hayes of the Twenty-Third: The Civil War Volunteer Officer. By T. Harry Williams. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. Rutherford B. Hayes may have become president after the disputed election of 1876 through Republican Party machinations, but before that experience … Continue reading
The Movie, "Gods and Generals," Only Seems like it Was as Long as the War Itself
I re-watched Gods and Generals over the weekend. I had seen it when it first came out in 2003 and didn't like it, but I had been wanting to watch it again to see if my first impressions remained the … Continue reading
Wednesday's Book Review: "School Book Nation: Conflicts over American History Textbooks from the Civil War to the Present"
School Book Nation: Conflicts over American History Textbooks from the Civil War to the Present. By Joseph Moreau. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2003. The premise of School Book Nation: Conflicts over American History Textbooks from the Civil War … Continue reading
Gerrymandering, Safe Districts, and Political Extremism
It is a truism of elective office that whenever a politician has little fear of being turned out from office by the electorate s/he is more likely to take hardline positions and to refuse efforts to compromise on thorny issues. … Continue reading
Alexander Doniphan and Antebellum Missouri
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with the Alexander Doniphan Committee in Kansas City. I had no idea that such a committee existed, although I am heartened by its commitment to reinforcing the civic ideals that Doniphan espoused. … Continue reading
The Three Spheres of Individual Memory
One of the great debates raging in the United States at present is over differing perspectives on the past, and those perspectives drive perceptions of the present and then, in turn relate to how we deal with issues currently facing … Continue reading


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The Bachelorette is usually lighthearted and full of fun, but this week's episode, which incorporated the tragedy caused by Hurricane Sandy, had a more serious tone.
As part of the episode's one-on-one date, Desiree and James headed to the New Jersey shore where they met a couple whose home was destroyed and who had to celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary in a Red Cross shelter. Des and James then gave the couple their date and instead spent their night grabbing pizza and eventually joining the couple for a private concert by Darius Rucker.
How well does Chris Harrison remember all 25 seasons of The Bachelor and Bachelorette?
Video: Go back in time to the top moments of The Bachelor Season 1!
In 2002, ABC tested the reality waters by introducing a competition reality show where one man, Alex Michel, would search for his a potential wife out of 25 women. Eleven years later, the franchise is still going strong with a few marriages, a lot of broken engagements, tons of tears, many meltdowns and innumerable hot-and-heavy hot-tubs scenes. But does Harrison, the host since Day 1, remember all those memorable moments? TVGuide.com put Harrison to the test! Watch below to see how well he does.
It's hard to believe that The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise has already hit 25 seasons.
In honor of all the tears, the hot tubs, the helicopters, the proposals and rejections over the last 10 years, we're taking a look back at two of the best moments from the inaugural season.
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While going through inventory, we found a bunch of Baskit inventory in perfect condition. And since it's so close to the holidays, we at Skiviez decided to give you the gift of a HUGE discount! All Baskit Classic underwear is $5!! These items are available for a limited time only, so make sure you act fast!
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Villa Brigitte Las Galeras
Official Contact Details - Villa BrigittePhone: 001 809 901 07 38
Luxury villa hidden in the tropical paradise of Colorado Beach, directly in the Rincon Bay.
- Price from 360 USD / Day
- Capacity up to 7 people
- 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms
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Last updated: 07/06/2009
This is your property ?
If you are looking for a beautiful home, near to the services of a populated center, with shops, supermarkets and easy means of communications, with even the opportunity to have all around beautiful beaches' sorry, but this solution is not for you.
But if you're looking for an exclusive villa, in an unbelievable and uncontaminated angle of tropical paradise, in the bay of the 5th beach more beautiful in the world, far from everything that the civilized world is and still in the paradisiacal style that Christopher Colombo found in his first trip'
Then' this is the right place for you!
The villa is equipped with all the comforts (pool, cleaning staff, linen changing,'), private beach and there is available, by arrangement, a cooker for dinner around the pool' only you have to bring with you the strongest desire to be' outside of the world!
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The villa is located at Playa Colorado, in the most extremely north-east place in the Peninsul of Saman', into the bay of Rincon. It is surrounded from the most wonderful and loneliness beaches of the Dominican Republic.
The Peninsula of Saman' is known as the wildest intact natural area in the Dominican Republic.
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- If at all suspicious of fraud, ask to see their website, or any other literature they can provide or send to you. Ask them for contact details for guests who have previously stayed on their property insisting on telephone numbers. Be suspicious of emails that originate from free email services (yahoo, hotmail, gmail, etc)
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Debt can have a devastating impact on Londoners and the Mayor is keen to see what can be done in London to help those affected.
Since the economic and financial crisis of 2008, the Mayor is committed to helping vulnerable Londoners address debt and money management related issues by raising awareness of free debt and money advice services in the capital.
Free debt advice
If you are struggling with bills, or need free debt advice contact Capitalise.
Stepchange debt charity (formerly the Consumer Credit Counselling Service) offers free debt counselling and money management advice and can be contacted through its freephone helpline on 0800 138 1111
National Debtline also offers free independent debt advice on 0808 808 4000
The Money Advice Service, is an independent service set up by government to provide free, unbiased money advice online, on webchat, over the phone, in printed guides and face to face on 0300 500 5000
Credit Unions
Credit unions are not for profit organisations that offer services such as saving accounts and low-cost loans to its members. Credit Unions are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Click here to find your local credit union.
Reports on debt advice services
Two reports, Treading Water and Up to Our Neck in it, were produced by the London Debt Strategy Group which was set up in 2008 to consider and find solutions to the issues facing London's free debt advice services and their clients as a result of the 2008 economic crisis.


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First Semester Nursing Program Jitters - page 2
2 long years of prerequisites and preparation. Two years of feeling like it was a lifetime away. It is finally reality. In 5 days I start. Associates program to become a RN. I am so nervous, I am worried. I already feel guilty... Read More
- 0Jan 10, '13 by samiamrn4I was a navy wife, mother of 4 when I finally after years of pre Reqs started RN school it weighed on my marriage but it was not a deal breaker, it made us stronger. II missed out on a lot of family trips but it was all for my family. My husband cooked and cleaned..the stress made me hormonal and crazy, I had post its with test info all over my cupboards and fridge , in my car. The books went to the beach
, the park, dinner. It's rough but so worth it. If you want it bad and hubby wants it for you it will happen. I had a great study group, and made at least an hour a day to play with the babies with no distractions. Always finish papers and hw early study everyday if your kids are big enough have them help you study. I ended with my degree and valedictorian. Once you see the corse work and get through the first week you will be at ease. Because its for your family it will be your motivation through all of it. Your children will see what their mom did and will learn from it. It goes by quickly and you will not just have a job but a wonderful career. There is nothing like seeing the BRN # next to your name ...you can do this and the house will get clean eventually and the kids will cheer you on. Good luck and welcome to an amazing experience!
- 0Jan 11, '13 by missivywilliamsCongratulations I am still in pre-nursing and I won't be applying for the program until the fall of this year, however, I am excited and nervous as well. I am an optimist in every sense of the word though, and I know that you will be okay just like I will. Congrats again and break a leg (or maybe not a leg.lol)
- 1Jan 11, '13 by RunnerRN2b2014I started my RN program Monday. I can't believe how stressed my classmates are already! I'm going into it with this attitude/mantra:
I have complete faith in myself that I CAN DO THIS. I will do whatever needs to be done to be successful. I have complete faith in my instructors. They will teach me what I need to know to be successful. They WANT me to be successful. (The instructors at my school are beyond awesome!).
I have the strangest sense of calm...I hope it lasts.
- 0Jan 11, '13 by malenurse354I know how it feels if others are expecting too much from you, but as much as possible, don't stress out yourself too much meeting their expectations, it's not healthy...I know they can understand you, anyway what you're doing is not just for yourself but for them as well! Since nursing is a very demanding course , it's expected that you really have to make sacrifices. Always look at the brighter side every time you encounter difficulties in your studies. Good luck to you and wishing you all the luck
- 0Jan 11, '13 by dragonflyzgmyI feel EXACTLY the same way. I start my first semester on Monday and my anxiety is going through the roof. Something good to keep in mind though: "Whether you think you can, or think you can't....you're right." -Henry Ford
- 0Jan 12, '13 by LlawverHi, all. I am in my second semester so I've been where you're all at and guess what...I survived I have a 3 and 5 yr old who I constantly have to say "I can't play now...mommy's gotta work". I felt really bad and sometimes I still do. But when I start feeling that way I try to focus on the big picture. They are the reason I'm doing this. To give them the life they deserve. If you don't mind a little bit of advice.... 1-) Don't focus too much on the AP part of the chapters. Most of the test questions apply directly to the nursing process. 2-) It's sometimes just not possible to read all of your assigned chapters but at least try to skim them before lecture. 3-) All programs are different...what I have to get to pass is a 77 or above. Don't get too fixated on achieving a specific letter grade because you'll drive yourself absolutely insane. During pre-reqs I was a steady 4.0 and in the nursing program.....2.5. I passed and that's all that counts. 4-) Do not compare your performance or grades to others! A colleague of mine was always achieving high 80s on her tests and it made me feel inferior. However, she is 19, lives with her parents and has much more time to dedicate to studying. I myself have to juggle a job, two little kids, and a household. Just focus on doing the best you can do...and don't get discouraged. Good luck to you all


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We got a kick out of this product's claim that it "activates surface renewal of the dermis". The dermis is not part of the skin's surface, and there's likely not anything in this hugely expensive moisturizer that impacts the dermis layer of skin, at least not to the extent that any permanent change will occur. Who is writing the marketing claims for this line anyway?
In many ways, this formula is an embarrassment for the company, and a pathetic waste of money for you. There is nothing in this overpriced concoction that is going to whisk away your wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs of aging. The only thing that is going to "dramatically diminish" is your cosmetics budget.
The low amount of neuropeptides in this product is disappointing, but that really doesn't matter because even more disappointing is that there is no research proving that topical application of neuropeptides has any benefit for skin. As noted cosmetic surgeon Dr. Arthur Perry commented, "The molecular size of these peptides is likely too large for them to penetrate skin and reach their target cells," and that's assuming these peptides can somehow avoid being broken down by naturally occurring enzymes in the skin.
The association between neuropeptides and skin care doesn't have much logic behind it. Neuropeptides are composed of short-chain amino acids and are perhaps best known as being key components of the human brain (think endorphins, the feel-good chemicals our brains release after exercise or other pleasurable activities). How these neuropeptides go about firming skin and reducing sagging isn't explained, nor is there any proof they that reduce sun damage; but that didn't stop Perricone from claiming otherwise and hoping that consumers will take a (very expensive) leap of faith.
As with most of Perricone's anti-aging products, this moisturizer contains dimethyl MEA. Also known as DMAE, this ingredient is controversial because research has shown conflicting results. It seems to offer an initial benefit that improves skin, but these results are short-lived and eventually give way to destruction of the substances in skin that help build healthy collagen (Sources: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, November-December 2007, pages 711–718; and American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, volume 6, 2005, pages 39–47).
Interestingly, there is a formulation challenge when including DMAE in skin-care products. To maintain the efficacy and stability of DMAE, the product's pH level must be at least 10. A pH of 10 is highly alkaline, which isn't good news for skin. Moreover, because almost all moisturizers (including serums and eye creams) are formulated with a pH that closely matches that of human skin (generally 5.5–6.5, which is on the acidic side of the scale), in all likelihood the DMAE included in skin-care products cannot have any prolonged functionality (Source: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Supplement 72, 2008, pages S17–S22). Last, for what Neuropeptide Facial Conformer costs, it is downright depressing that several of the most beneficial ingredients are listed after the preservative, meaning they are barely present and, therefore, barely effective.
Prepare to change how your skin looks, feels and behaves. This highly advanced proprietary Neuropeptide treatment activates surface renewal of the dermis to reveal visibly younger looking skin. It addresses loss of elasticity and combats the appearance of crepiness, while re-energizing and hydrating skin. It dramatically diminishes the appearance of deep lines and helps to reduce wrinkles and correct the signs of photo damage.
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Mea (DMAE), Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Protein Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Tribehenin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, PEG-8, Phenoxyethanol, Phosphatidylcholine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Triethanolamine, L-Tyrosine, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide 2, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Sorbic Acid, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Tocotrienols, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Rutin, Tocopherol, Copper Gluconate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (Neuropeptide), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Neuropeptide), Fragrance, Phaseolus Lunatus (Green Bean) Extract
This dermatologist-developed line is perhaps the best known in an increasingly crowded field. The frenzy began with Nicholas Perricone's first book, The Wrinkle Cure, and continued when he appeared on PBS to discuss his book and namesake products, all of which seemed incredibly legitimate to consumers worried about how to look younger longer. PBS reaped a financial windfall from his appearance, netting millions of dollars between 2001 and 2002 (Source: www.quackwatch.org). Originally all the fuss centered around vitamin C and alpha lipoic acid, but as his success continued, Perricone wrote half a dozen more books and expanded his product line to include other over-hyped ingredients, each with claims (and price tags) more inflated than the last round.
We sourced the Web site Quackwatch.org because they have an excellent, unbiased report on the Perricone phenomenon. This non-profit site is operated by consumer advocate Dr. Stephen Barrett, and, to quote the Quackwatch Mission Statement, their purpose is "to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct." That's where Perricone comes into play. According to Quackwatch, Perricone's books "contain many claims that are questionable, controversial, fanciful, unsupported by published evidence, or just plain wrong. Although he mentions standard skin-care treatments, sometimes favorably, his books provide little guidance about when they might be appropriate or sufficient. Although he provides long lists of references, practically none of them directly support what he promises." Those sentiments are exactly what we felt and wrote after reading The Wrinkle Cure.
The site goes on to state: "Perricone's books are sprinkled with statements that his ideas are based on his own research. However, the extent and quality of this research is unclear. A PubMed search for his name brought up only six citations, of which only two appear to be original research, both on topical glycolic acid. His books describe situations in which he tested various ideas in a few patients, usually over a short period of time, but he provides few details and apparently published none of those findings in medical journals." Does that sound like the kind of products you'd like to spend (a lot of) your money on?
They go on to conclude (and we agree completely with the following text): "Dr. Perricone has mixed a pinch of science with a gallon of imagination to create an elaborate, time-consuming, expensive, prescription for a healthy life and younger skin. There is no reason to think his program is more effective than standard measures. Although some of his advice is standard, most of his recommendations are based on speculation and fanciful interpretation of selected medical literature. He makes lots of money by convincing patients and consumers, but he hasn't succeeded in convincing critical thinkers, doctors, scientists, or anyone who wants to see hard evidence. Perricone's prescription isn't science; it's creative salesmanship." And which ingredient is the answer for healthy skin? Perricone can't seem to make up his mind, because one group of products contains alpha lipoic acid, another group olive oil, another vitamin C, and still another neuropeptides. Come on, doctor, which is it?
One ingredient Perricone uses deserves some discussion because it is present in all of his products, and that's dimethyl MEA, also known as DMAE (chemically 2-dimethyl-aminoethanol). DMAE has been around for years as an oral supplement that's popularly believed to improve mental alertness, much like Ginkgo biloba and coenzyme Q10. However, the research about DMAE does not show the same positive results as the other two supplements. Because DMAE is chemically similar to choline, DMAE is thought to stimulate production of acetylcholine. And because acetylcholine is a brain neurotransmitter, it's easy to see how it could be associated with brain function. However, only a handful of studies have looked at DMAE for that purpose and they have not been conclusive in the least, while some have shown that DMAE may be problematic or not very effective (Sources: Mechanisms of Aging and Development, February 1988, pages 129–138; Neuropharmacology, June 1989, pages, 557–561; European Neurology, 1991, pages 423–425; and European Journal of Medical Research, May 2003, pages 183–191).
How does any of this translate into skin care, or, more to the point, suppressing the signs of aging? Perricone claims DMAE restores muscle tone to skin that has lost firmness and has begun to slacken, as well as conveying an antioxidant benefit. Johnson & Johnson uses DMAE in a few of their Neutrogena products, and a study they paid for appeared in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (June 2005, pages 39–47). The conclusion was as follows: "the benefits of DMAE in dermatology include a potential anti-inflammatory effect and a documented increase in skin firmness with possible improvement in underlying facial muscle tone." The study examined topical application of 3% DMAE over a period of 16 weeks, but it was not done double-blind and was not placebo-controlled, which makes the results, at best, questionable. Moreover, the study didn't examine whether a 3% or lower concentration of other ingredients, such as green tea, glycolic acid, vitamin C, or myriad others (many of which Perricone has extolled in his other products, and the amount of DMAE he used varies widely from product to product), might have had the same or better results.
Is there any reason to get excited (and drain your pocketbook) for products with DMAE? Apparently not; a study published in The British Journal of Dermatology (May 2007) has shown contrary evidence that it may actually pose risks for the skin. In vitro tests of the pure substance, as well as creams that contained DMAE, demonstrated a fairly fast and significant increase in protective elements around the skin cell. However, a short time later the researchers observed an important reduction in cell growth and in some cases they found that it halted cell growth altogether. So, while you may initially experience a kind of swelling of the skin because of the expanding effect caused by topical application of DMAE, the long-term results appear to be far from desirable.
Interestingly, even though this ingredient is present throughout Perricone's line, he has yet to publish his own research discussing the claims and explaining how topical DMAE works. The bottom line is that as more research comes to light, DMAE may prove more problematic than helpful for aging skin. But in the meantime, Perricone is raking in lots of money by convincing consumers otherwise.
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FILE - In this April 6, 2013 file image made from AP video, Afghan National Army soldier rush to the scene moments after a car bomb exploded in front the PRT, Provincial Reconstruction Team, in Qalat, Zabul province, southern Afghanistan, Saturday, April 6, 2013. Six American troops and civilians and an Afghan doctor were killed in attacks on Saturday in southern and eastern Afghanistan as the U.S. military's top officer began a weekend visit to the country, officials said. New details are emerging about last week's bombing that killed a young U.S. diplomat and four other Americans in Afghanistan. A State Department official familiar with the investigation into the attack said Friday the group was walking from a military base to a school when the explosion hit. Initial reports that members of the group were in vehicles as well as reports they were lost are incorrect, the official said. (AP Photo via AP video, File)
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A senior State Department familiar with the investigation into the attack told The Associated Press that the group was walking, not driving, from a military base to the nearby school in Zabul Province when the explosion hit.
Initial reports that members of the group were in vehicles, as well as subsequent media reports that they were lost, are incorrect, the official said.
The official was not authorized to speak to the news media and provided the details on condition of anonymity.
An FBI investigation into the attack that killed 25-year-old foreign service officer Anne Smedinghoff, Fenwick High School graduate, and the others is still preliminary.
The official said on-foot travel for the group was approved because of the short distance — about 100 yards — between the base and the school compound, and was in keeping with past visits to the site, which also houses an Afghan Ministry of Agriculture office.
Because of the proximity, the group would have had to get out of their vehicles at the military base, the official said.
He said the group took the shortest and most direct route from the base but was told on arrival that the entrance they wanted to use, and had been used previously, no longer provided access to the school.
The group was moving past the military base to another entrance to the compound at the time of the explosion, apparently from a suicide car bomber. That was followed by a second blast, apparently from a roadside bomb.
The official stressed that the group was not lost, disputing at least one published account citing an eyewitness. He also Smedinghoff's family had been informed of the circumstances of her death immediately after Secretary of State John Kerry called them to express his condolences. Smedinghoff was from River Forest, Ill.
The official said the State Department is examining the incident to determine whether it needs to make any changes in operational procedures.
On Thursday, State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said the group had been walking to the school but could provide no additional details other than identifying the most seriously wounded of three other diplomats injured in the attack.
Ventrell said Kelly Hunt, a public diplomacy officer, was being treated at a U.S. military hospital in Germany. Two other injured State Department employees are being treated in Afghanistan, and a fourth was treated and released, he said.


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kilikini wrote:
> We had the thread here about whole wheat in pizza crust and pasta, etc. My
> great great grandfather was the first chemist to discover how to extract the
> wheat germ. Not kidding. He worked for Pillsbury, Log Cabin and then
> opened his own institute in Chicago called the Chidlow Milling and Baking
> Institute or something like that.
> We have whole wheat "things" because of David Isaac Chidlow. Granted he was
> a schmuck, but, hey, I never met him. (He divorced my great great
> grandmother in 1900.)
> For a brief look, but if you don't know anything about baking, you won't
> understand it!!!
> http://i34.tinypic.com/1zvx37a.jpg
> Not only did my gg granfather patent the first bread machine, he did a LOT
> for the world of baking. His father-in-law, Alexander McLean, was also a
> baker as was Alexander's father, so that might have helped jump-start his
> career.
> Here's a copy of his bread machine patent from 1918.
> http://i36.tinypic.com/2aj9n6a.jpg
> In any case, it's one of the things in the world that I can be proud of.
> kili
It's neat that you have such a connection with food history, Kili.
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Master Sgt. Kontinna Rosebud-Sawyer takes the blood pressure of a patient visiting a clinic June 8, 2013, in Lanai City, Hawaii. Rosebud-Saywer was one of 500 Reserve and Guard medical personnel participating in TROPICARE 13, an Innovative Readiness Training event that provided free health services to communities throughout the Hawaiian Islands, June 2-15, 2013. Rosebud-Saywer is a nursing technician from the 72nd Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dana Lineback)
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-- Communities across Hawaii are bidding aloha to more than 500 Guard and Reserve members as Tropicare 13, a medical Innovative Readiness Training event, draws to a close this week on the islands of Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Hawaii.
Reserve component medical personnel from the Air Force, Navy, Army and Air National Guard came together for the joint service annual training, June 2-15, providing free health care clinics and performing community service projects for under-served populations scattered throughout the four islands.
Working closely with local health agencies and community organizations 13 operated five clinics during the two-week training event. The clinics offered basic dental, medical and optometry examinations, health education classes, and pharmaceutical and laboratory services to area residents.
In addition, military members volunteered their time to clean and paint homes of low-income seniors, repair personal computers and school vehicles, spruce up monuments in parks, provide veterinary care for pets, and umpire little league baseball games.
"There's certainly a documentable need for health services for the under-served here," said Lt. Col. Jacki Kaszuba, 482nd Medical Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. "The reserves are uniquely capable to help fill this need. We have the qualified, ready-to-go, well-trained medical experts."
Kaszuba, along with Capt. Richard Nold, a nurse with the 184th Medical Group at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kan., helped triage and serve 458 patients in four days at the clinic on Molokai.
Nold said the benefit of Tropicare 13 was actually two-fold.
"While we're helping the people here, our medics are developing their skills, too. We're used to seeing healthy young airmen, but here we're seeing the extremes, from young children to the elderly, with real-world afflictions," Nold said.
Maj. Helen Lewis, a 940th Aeromedical Squadron nurse from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., commanded the Molokai location during the initial set-up of operations. In the first two days, the clinic there provided 139 eye exams, 40 dental exams, 112 medical exams, 20 dietician consultations, and 8 lab procedures, according to Lewis.
"Within 24 hours of arriving, we were set up in a local school, seeing patients. The people in these communities needed vital services, and we were committed to bringing these services to them," she said.
Lewis admits leadership faced some logistical issues in getting operations off the ground.
"It was a challenge initially to get the right people and the right equipment in place to serve each community's needs," Lewis said. "The reservists who came here are true military professionals. They saw what needed to be done, and they did it. This was hands-on training in operational logistics and medical care - just like a real deployment situation, only no one had to dodge any bullets."
Although the medical training mission took precedence, Alaska Air National Guard's Maj. Gregory Kopp, from the 176th Medical Group, noted that ancillary military training was also an integral part of Tropicare 13.
"With more than 200 reservists from 20 different military units represented just here at Lanai, this has been a great opportunity to network and share best practices between services. It's a chance to give our officers significant leadership roles and to help each other develop professionally in a joint environment," said Kopp, who served as chief nurse in Lanai.
The opportunity for an exchange of valuable information with local health agencies was yet another side benefit of Tropicare 13.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Larsen, a public health technician with the Utah National Guard's 151st Medical Group, was tasked with producing a tuberculosis risk assessment report for all participating units. He had been asked to share his report with the Lanai Public Health office. In addition, Larsen volunteered to conduct water testing and mosquito trapping around the island.
A local health official had requested Larsen write an article for publication in the city newspaper addressing preventive medicine and non-communicable diseases.
"In any culture, certain beliefs and practices can become public health concerns," said Larsen, explaining that the history of the islands included periods of diseases, such as leprosy, that afflicted hundreds of inhabitants.
"Here, many people are understandably fearful of unexplained illnesses and deformities. Hopefully we can be an additional source of factual information to help local agencies dispel erroneous cultural beliefs about some diseases," he said.
Cultural exchange during Tropicare 13 has been a two-way street, according to Capt. Elise Dent, an Army National Guard member with Maryland's 104th Area Support Medical Company.
"It's been a good experience to get to know the real people of Hawaii," Dent said. "They've made us feel welcome on their beautiful island, and they've educated us about their rich heritage."
"This had been an awesome experience," concurred Master Sgt. Kontinna Rosebud-Sawyer, an Air Force nursing technician with the 72nd Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. "The community is so appreciative of everything. I feel we've done a good deed here."
"Tropicare 13 was a marvelous example of how the civilian community and the military can work together and collaborate on a highly successful mission," Col. Jerry Arends, IRT mission director, told an audience during closing ceremonies in Lanai City.
"I applaud you and thank you for your efforts here. I hope you've gotten something out of this training, built new skills and strengthened others, made new friends and learned how to interact with other services during this joint mission. I hope this training environment has developed resilience in you to go on to do more of these types of missions or others that may take you to more dangerous locations."
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I am not sure what to expect as far as breast feeding goes, because I am a first time mom too!
But what I can tell you is that the Affordable Care Act made it so that pumps are now covered by insurance! You will need to contact your insurance company to find out what models & vendors the cover specifically.
Good luck!
FTM as well and I fully intend on B/F. Definitely read lots of books and take classes. I had lots of experience growing up in a family of 9. watching my mom and learning. I think it will be easier than we think. Books and a nurse or specialist will help you the first time he/she needs to latch too. I'm getting a pump through WIC... if they don't have one, my mom has one from my 2yo sister. Definitely do everything you can to B/F, it is painful, but it's also special time too! You can do it!
Definately take a breastfeeding class. It can be very helpful. Ask your OB and call your hospital. Most hospitals even have Lacation Consultants on staff.
I had great experience with boys my boys. As a first time mom breastfeeding was what I worried about the most.
There are so many factors that can come into play that dictate whether or not BF'ing will even work for an individual. Because of that, I refused to but an expensive pump. I rented one from the hospital for the 1st month. I tried pumping while I was still in the hospital so that the nurses/lactation specialists could teach me how to do it. That ALSO got me all of the hook-ups for the Medela brand pumps that were then billed to my insurance & covered. Whoohooo! So, I rented the Medela pump for the first month. By then, I was in love with nursing and pumping, and we ended up buying a pump for about $320, and it was soooo worth it. Why? Because there are few things worse than a crappy pump!
I didn't take a BF'ing class prior to delivery. But, they hosted free classes/group sessions at the hospital where I delivered, and it just so happened that I got to attend one when I had DS. The lactation nurse was there leading the class and teaching different ways to hold your baby for nursing and assessing our "latch." I can't imagine trying to learn how to breastfeed before the baby is here. So much of it has to do with the latch and you have to have your baby for that!
I did the breastfeeding thing with DS 7 years ago. Now, I've heard that more & more moms are getting their pumps covered by insurance, so that's certainly something to consider.
I'm a big Medela fan too. I LOVE their pumps.
I definitely intend on BFing and did semi-unsuccessfully with my first. I was very uneducated on the topic the first time around. I didn't make very much milk and got VERY frustrated early on. I took a BFing class at my hospital before L was born and it wasn't helpful at all. Made everything seem like butterflies and rainbows and my experience wasn't at all. This time I think I am already more educated and plan on getting in contact with the LLL group in my area if I have problems this time.
My best message to you is that it's not easy, even for the ones who don't have any problems, it's not easy. Don't expect it to be! Best of luck to you!!!
botanicalbliss:Take a breastfeeding class. A lot of times you can rent a pump from the hospital to see if you actually need it/will use it/what kind you like before you have to invest in one.
This. I rented from the hospital before buying.
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I tried with my first two boys and it didn't work out, but I fully intend to give it another go this time around! My plan is to read up on it more, and to take a breastfeeding class. If it works out - great! If not, I know my baby will turn out fine, just like my other kids did. The most frustrating thing for me was not only having trouble BFing, but then having people make me feel bad for it! "Mommy guilt" is the worst.
As for the pump, I bought a cheapie Dr. Browns pump and it was awful. I've heard that the Medela is the way to go. I'm thrilled that pumps are covered by insurance - I'm definitely going to look into that!
FTM here, too. My plan (because of course it always goes that way) is to breastfeed exclusively until 6 months, then intro solid foods as baby is ready, wean around a year. I was SHOCKED when I called my insurance company and they said they would pay for up to $500 for a breast pump, more with approval. That is more than enough for most of the store models out there. My assistant used to be very active in La Leche League and gave me a copy of The Motherly Art of Breastfeeding. As others have said before, it can be a little extreme and preachy, but I have found a lot of very helpful information in it. Just like any other book you don't have to take everything it says completely to heart.
I was planning to take an inexpensive breastfeeding class at my hospital, but found out the Bradley class I'm taking will cover breastfeeding so I will just stick with that.
jesselayne8:DO NOT RELY on your nurse for breastfeeding info. Nurses are busy and I got frustrated with mine because she only wanted me to do the football hold. The football hold didn't work for DD. Read a book! I recommend the Breastfeeding mother's companion. Lactation specialists can be a great resource if your hospital has them.
Oh, and I totally agree with all of this. The nurses helped me as much as they could, but they have many other things to do (as well as other patients to see) and couldn't devote that much time to helping me. My hospital supposedly has a lactation consultant, but I never saw her either time I gave birth. I'm hoping if I go to the hospital's BFing class, I can meet the LC ahead of time.
botanicalbliss:Take a breastfeeding class. A lot of times you can rent a pump from the hospital to see if you actually need it/will use it/what kind you like before you have to invest in one.
Ditto this. And actually, the nurses at the hospital were extremely helpful to me as well.
megsll:I didn't know if I'd be able to breastfeed because I have hypothyroidism, but I really wanted to. I did not by a pump beforehand at all, I just thought I'd see how it went. It ended up going great in the hospital so I bought a pump before we left. Honestly, I didn't even open it until 4 weeks. I wouldn't worry about having an answer set in stone. You won't need a pump right away most of the time and if you do, the hospital will have them on hand.
Color me ignorant, but why would this affect it? I have sub-clinical hypo and haven't heard anything about this from my doctors...
I will be attempting to breastfeed again. I did it for about 6 weeks with my 1st and about 2 weeks with my 2nd. I had gallbladder surgery 6 weeks after I had my 1st, and it was too hard on me to keep with a 20 month old and take the time I needed to to breast feed #2. Im hoping this time around will work out better.
They have classes you can take and there usually lactation people at the hospitals that can help you. I have considered taking a class even though I kinda already know waht to do and expect from doing it twice. Maybe try it out before you get a pump and make sure its something you will like and be able to do. I had a manual pump the first time, it was awful. Then I spent the money and got an electric pump but I didnt like the one I got, it was hard to use, but it worked so much better when I had the time to really do it.
Best of luck in youe decision.
I plan to breastfeed this time as well. I BFed DD until 16 months, when I started back school and she hit a nursing strike, which led to her self weaning. There are many difficulties than can come along with nursing, and it takes a lot of patients. I had trouble with latching, over production, and when trying to decrease my supply, it went down too much and I didn't have enough to fully supply her thirst. She was old enough to have some cows milk by then so I never used formula.
For the first little bit I borrowed a breast pump from my cousin, but bought new tubes, bottles and shields-the only things that can possibly touch your breasts or the milk, and it totaled about $30. I eventually bought my own pump when I decided I wanted to stick with it.
If you aren't going to be pumping everyday, or very frequently, hand pumps work fine. I had one of those also. They usually cost about $20.
I loved breastfeeding with DD though. It's something that you can do and no one else can.
I nursed both my boys for 15 months each. My advice is to a) read as much as you can before hand (no specific book recommendations, but I like the Amalah column on alphamom.com and also askmoxie.com for good advice) b) take a class take a class take a class even if it seems unnecessary c) expect it to be difficult. For me, the first few weeks with DS1 were really hard. Bleeding, cracked nipples, feeling like a stapler on my boob every time he would latch on, etc. But I knew it was something I wanted to do and with some calls to my hospitals LC and some advice from other moms we worked out the kinks (corrected a poor latch on one side and only pumped on that side until it healed enough to try to latch again) and by 6 weeks everything was going well. If you expect problems and do enough reading before hand to anticipate how to correct them you're going to have a much easier time figuring out how to nurse.
Oh, and the more support you have at home the better off you will be. I dragged MH to the class with me against his will but in the long run it helped. His attitude was always "it's natural, how hard could it be?" and once he heard more about the problems he was great about understanding what I needed and why it was difficult.
I breastfed both my kids, and loved it! I nursed my DD for about 10 months, and my DS for slightly over a year. It can be uncomfortable in the beginning when your nipples are getting used to it, but if you stick with it through those first 6 weeks, the discomfort stops. After that point, it feels like someone is gently tugging on your earlobe. It isn't sexual at all...unlike when DH is involved (sorry if TMI, but I know a lot of women don't want to BF for that reason). A lot of women give up before they get to that turning point where it does become wonderful. To get a good supply going in the beginning you have to always nurse every 2-3 hours. You will be feeding more frequently than bottlefeeding moms but, you don't need to mix anything, warm anything, clean anything, so you save time that way.
Some tips I was given that helped me:
* Use maxipads cut in half to put in your nursing bra in the beginning. They really absorb any leaking you may have, and they keep your areola area dry which helps prevent painful cracking. The thin "nursing pads" they sell just didn't do the job.
* They also sell vasaline type products to help with sore nipples, but I never used them. Friends of mine swore by them.
* Like a PP, try to begin feeding before LO is ravenous. This will help with latching.
* Once your milk comes in, you'll feel full in your breasts. It's almost like you need to pee. If LO is sleeping longer than usual, you may want to try and pump to begin building up a supply so DH and others can try bottlefeeding. I wouldn't do this though until after you are really established...maybe three weeks in. I would still offer the breast first even after I've pumped, because it helps build your supply. Somehow, they can usually still get more out to satisfy them. If not, use the milk you just pumped.
I went back to work full-time after 4 months, and pumped at work for 6 months. I had the Medela Pump In Style which is an electric double pump and it worked quickly and efficiently netting me 12 ounces each time.
I know there are women who have tried BFand just couldn't do it, and you shouldn't feel guilt in that case. But, if you try really dedicate yourself to it, it can work for many women and it really is a wonderful experience.
I tried breastfeeding with my daughter as a FTM and it was SO much harder than I realized. It was not as simple as sticking a boob in their mouth and they just eat. I had to figure out how to get her to latch right, the best positioning, how to unlatch her without it feeling like she was ripping my nipple off, using lots of lanolin, leaky boobs and breastpads, and the roughest part was cracked nipples and mastitis (3 times). Mastitis happens when you bacteria gets into the glands, and it hurts like hell and your boob turns red. I also got high fevers from it and had to get a script for antibiotics to get me back in shape.
When you get into a groove and baby learns the latch and you relax, it's wonderful. For me, the stress of it all really had an impact on my supply...plus the fact that I know I didn't drink enough water. I feel confident that I will be more successful this time around! For what it's worth, I EBF for 3 months and then supplemented with formula. Lasted 6 months before we went 100% formula.
Also, don't forget there is a breastfeeding board on this site that is very helpful!
Breast feeding is difficult but very well worth it. It's usually only difficult for the first month or so the it gets easier form there. My insurance covered a lactation consultant while I was in the hospital, but she was worthless. With that said there was some great lactation consultants out there and also free breast feeding support groups that are run by experiences LCs usually at the hospital.
I do recommend you take a breastfeeding class, also visit the Breast feeding board on here, those ladies are very helpful.
As far as the pump, I would not have survived without it, but I ended up exclusively pumping by month 4 because of a growth spurt and I was trying to increase my supply and it was never the same... I will fight to the end not to go down that road again. But with all of that said, a pump is a must. If you don't have one you can not leave your child's side until they are weened, which means no date night, DH can't feed the baby, someone else can't take over when you are sick, etc.
Good luck! It's rewarding!!
I nursed DS for 13.5 months until he self-weaned. I definitely also recommend taking a breast feeding class. Mine really helped me understand baby behavior, such as cluster feeding. Many people assume that if baby cluster feeds (i.e. nurses every 20 minutes or half an hour) it means he's not getting enough food when in actuality he's telling your breasts to produce more.
I also recommend finding a lactation consultant and doing weighed feedings if you feel insecure with your supply. They weigh your baby...you nurse...and then weigh again to tell how much he ate. You CANNOT determine how much milk you produce by pumping because baby is a lot more efficient at removing the milk. Many people, I think, wrongly assume that they are not producing enough when in actuality they are.
I can't say this one enough...but if you have issues and want to solve them...seek help.My pediatrician told me when DS was 5 days old (or so) that I'd have to supplement with formula unless he started to gain weight. At that point, I found a lactation consultant and realized what my problems were and we were golden. My problem was that DS didn't want to wake up to eat...and would sleep unless I woke him up. I started waking him up every three hours and he gained great. La Leche League is also a free great resource.
Sorry for the novel....
I am very passionate about BF-ing and would be willing to answer anyone's questions. PM me if you like!


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The Meghan Puls Classic is a great fall scrimmage day in Maryland for a number of D3 teams. Stevenson University will once again be hosting the third annual Meghan Puls Lacrosse Classic this Sunday, October 20 at 10 AM in Mustang Stadium on the Owings Mills campus. This year's tournament features five teams, including Stevenson University, Goucher College, Virginia Wesleyan College, Franklin & Marshall College and Cabrini College.
Admission is free. A suggested donation of $5 at the gate would be greatly appreciated. All donations and proceeds will benefit The Meghan C. Puls Foundation, Inc., which helps families and children through supporting organizations in the areas of health services and research, youth recreation and education.
Here is a schedule of the day's games:
10:00 Stevenson VS Cabrini STADIUM
10:00 Franklin & Marshall VS Goucher GRASS FIELD
12:00 Stevenson VS Franklin & Marshall STADIUM
12:00 Virginia Wesleyan VS Cabrini GRASS FIELD
2:00 Goucher VS Virginia Wesleyan STADIUM
We got to check in with every coach, and asked them all three questions. See the questions, and their responses, below:
Who are your captains for 2014? How are captains selected in your program?
Brian Kelly, Goucher – Currently, we have two captains that have been selected by the coaching staff and following fall ball our PLAYERS will nominate and elect two more captains. The two selected captains are Pierce Ingram and Steve Patterson.
JP Stewart, Virginia Wesleyan – We have not elected captains yet, so our seniors will serve that role on Sunday. Our players elect the team captains – we'll do that during the off-season.
Steve Colfer, Cabrini – Corey Elmer and JoJo Cooper – they are selected by the coaching staff.
Paul Cantabene, Stevenson – Our Captains are: Kyle Holecheck, Connor Curro, Chris DaShiell, and Dimitri Pecunas. We have chosen captains many different ways over the years but this year we talk to 5 or 6 guys we were very impressed with last year and talk to them about what it means and meant to them to be a captain and the responsibilities that comes with that. Then ask them to think about it for 3 or 4 days and come back to us if they thought they were ready to be a captain and understood what we expect out of them. Once that happen we choose our four captains – We think these 4 individuals embody what it means to be a Student/Athlete at Stevenson.
What are you looking to get out of this Fall event as a lacrosse team?
Brian Kelly, Goucher – This is event is a great event, great competition, great cause and a great venue in which to play. We are so very proud to compete and help bring awareness to such a worthy foundation and help out a fabulous lacrosse family (the Puls).
JP Stewart, Virginia Wesleyan – Looking to see how competitive our play is & looking to see how fast we play on Sunday.
Steve Colfer, Cabrini – We are looking forward to competing against some really good competition and to use Sunday's games as an assessment of where we are in preparation for the Spring 2014 season. We use Fall ball as a way to get our new and returning players on the same page in terms of how we want to play together this year.
Paul Cantabene, Stevenson – All we are looking out for in the fall is to see how the new guys fit into our system and if they can develop into a good player. What are their strengths and weakness but more importantly we are trying to get them into a great routine so they can adapt to college life easier. We want to see what they can do and what they can't do so in the spring we are ready go. A good fall for us is that no gets hurt! If we can do that it's a good fall!
Todd Cavallaro, Franklin & Marshall – We have a great opportunity to play against two very good opponents. This will allow our freshmen to get their feet wet as well as continuing to develop our overall team to prepare them for the spring. We are looking forward to a great weekend.
Why do you choose to play in the Meghan Puls Classic? What does it mean to your guys to be a part of something that is bigger than a simple fall lacrosse play day?
Brian Kelly, Goucher – Our program hopes to measure ourselves against and some of the best programs in the country by our play on the field. We will use this as an opportunity to get better and evaluate our entire roster under game conditions versus different opponents.
JP Stewart, Virginia Wesleyan – Travis Puls, Meghan's younger brother, played 4 years for us at VWC (2009-2012) & was a 3 time ALL-ODAC player. The Puls family was, & still is, a big part of our "Marlin Lacrosse Family" so it is a no-brainer to participate. Great cause, & one that strikes close to home with the relationship we have with Cassie, Tim, Tim Jr, & Travis. On top of that it is, IMO, one of the top DIII fall tournaments out there!
Steve Colfer, Cabrini – We choose to play in the Meghan Puls Classic because I have known Coach Puls and Cantabene for many years and thought it was a great opportunity for our program to support a tremendous cause and have the young men of Cabrini Lacrosse be involved with a great foundation. As a coach, you are always looking for opportunities to teach your players how important it is to be part of something bigger then oneself and we see our participation in the Meghan Puls Classic as a prime example of this. We look forward to a productive and rewarding experience.
Paul Cantabene, Stevenson – It means a great deal to our program to support Coach Puls – It has been a tremendous part of our success here and to support his foundation and all the great work it does in the community is important to our team. Life is not easy for a lot of people and if we can help raise awareness to the foundations cause and help make it better that's what we are going to do. Tim Puls is a valuable member of our family and we are going to do everything we can to support him and his family. That what Stevenson Lacrosse program is all about! Family!
Todd Cavallaro, Franklin & Marshall – It is an honor to be a part of something special and support the Meghan Puls Foundation. We are excited for a great day of lacrosse but more importantly… remembering and honoring Meghan Puls. Thank you for having us!
Best of luck to all the teams participating this weekend in the Meghan Puls Classic! If you're in the area, stop by, check out some great D3 lacrosse, and help out a most excellent cause!


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Feb. 6, 2013
By Nate Lake
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Colorado State track & field team will participate in its fifth weekend of indoor action Friday and Saturday, sending athletes to both the Husky Classic in Seattle, Wash., and the Team Challenge in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the Cadet Field House.
Many of the Colorado State distance runners, coached by Art Siemers and Scott Dahlberg, will participate in the Husky Classic at the University of Washington. Ben Larson, Sarah Heuer and Jennifer Tavé will compete on Friday. Larson will run in the men's 5,000-meter run while Heuer and Tavé will compete in the women's 5,000-meter run. Other runners, including mile run participants Holly Keeper and Kaitlin Hanenburg, will compete in various distance events on Saturday. Keeper and Hanenburg are both coming off of personal record performances in the mile at the Husker Invitational.
The rest of the Rams head south to Colorado Springs on Saturday for the Team Challenge, the third meet at the Air Force Academy this season. Many Rams, including sophomore women's thrower Kiah Hicks, have enjoyed plenty of success at the Cadet Field House this season. Hicks finished first in the shot put at the Air Force All-Comers Meet and at the Air Force Invitational. Hicks also set her personal record in the shot put at last weekend's Husker Invitational, with a mark of 51 feet, 9.25 inches.
The Team Challenge is a scored event, creating a competitive environment between schools and not just individuals. Coach Brian Bedard expressed his goals for the Team Challenge Wednesday.
"We are going down to AFA to win! This is a great team competition and the coaches know we want to make every effort to win the meet. Aside from some of our distance athletes headed to Washington we will be at full strength. This will give us a good indication as to where the team is at and who will make the final MWC team roster," said Bedard.
The Husky Classic begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. MT with women's weight throw, but no Colorado State athletes will participate until the running of the women's 5,000-meter run at 6:30 p.m. The Team Challenge kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with the women's weight throw.
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Leh in Ladakh region is one of the most captivating tourist destinations in India that is famous for the unique culture of the Indo-Tibetans. Journey to and from Leh en route some of the highest motorable roads attracts lot of travellers who seeks for adventure and road trip. Nonetheless Leh also offers a jaw breaking scenic beauty with snowclad hill tops and serene lakes. The approximate road distance from Leh to Manali is 474 kms and it is just about 15-16 hours drive en route some dangerous yet adventurous mountain passes. The hotel Grand Dragon, which is close to the bus stand, is one of the best hotels in Leh, that offers world-class amenities and facilities to guests. Your drive from Leh to Manali starts keeping onto the Keylong-Leh Road towards Keylong en route Army Hospital. Drive onto the Tanglang La pass followed by Baralacha La at 5030 meters and thereby head towards Rohtang Pass at 3980 meters. Thereby continue onto the Leh-Manali Highway that connects you to the National Highway 21. Your drive from Leh to Manali ends here. The hotel Sarthak Resorts in Khakhnal is one of the best hotels in Manali that offers 55 well-appointed rooms that are categorised as Deluxe Room Pine View, Deluxe Room (Valley View), Honeymoon Room and Standard Room.
Distance: 473 KM
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Curry's turtle bill would save a reptile, and bring politics to life for local kids
HARRISBURG, Feb. 14 – State Rep. Lawrence Curry has reintroduced his bill to designate the Eastern Box Turtle as the state's official reptile.
House Bill 634 is being sponsored by Curry on behalf of Glenside Elementary School students who asked him to do so after learning about the plight of the turtle in their environmental class last year.
"This is an important exercise in bringing the political process to life for our young students, and in saving the Eastern Box Turtle from extinction in Pennsylvania," said Curry, D-Montgomery/Phila. "By involving students with the ins and outs of a bill becoming law, we show them the importance of being active and informed participants of the political process."
Box turtles are some of the longest-lived of their species, commonly living up to 30 years, although there have been documented cases of them living as many as 50 years. But the number of Eastern Box Turtles is declining in Pennsylvania due to their loss of habitat, pollution, inability to find mates, being killed by vehicles, being taken for the retail pet trade and by predators. Curry said adopting the Eastern Box Turtle as our official state reptile would help save not only these turtles, but other reptiles as well.
Curry's previous bill passed in the House and made it to the state Senate floor, but a vote on it was never taken.
"The Glenside Elementary students are just as tenacious as this terrapin. They traveled to Harrisburg last spring to watch the floor debate and vote on their bill in the House. It was an exciting time as their bill was nearly scuttled by a proposal to make the rattlesnake our state reptile," Curry said. "The experience, I am sure, will stay with these children for the rest of their lives, and I hope it will help them to realize their voices matter in the making of laws and policies."
Curry noted that in addition to learning about how laws are made, the students learned about our state's symbols, about reptiles, and they even wrote a book titled, 'To the Rescue,' which has been submitted for a national competition.
Curry thanked their teacher Linda Jephson for going beyond the textbook to make learning cool and fun.


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Two days of hearings were set aside at the end of June for three victims that are not witnesses to the Jean-Pierre Bemba case before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Nevertheless, the Trust Fund for Victims is struggling to start its activities in the Central African Republic (CAR)—three years after the confirmation of charges brought against the former Congolese militia leader.
By John Noubarassem, Bangui
With a non-legal mandate to support victims of sexual and gender-based violence in this country, it was just in May 2011 that the Fund sent out a call for expressions of interest to local and international NGOs. Four months later, organisations had submitted projects and several were selected.
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But no list has been made public. And a year later, the victims IJT spoke to do not seem to have known about it. Those who should benefit from the Fund still have not been identified, according to sources close to the ICC. And no service is available to provide victims with information at the ICC field office in the capital Bangui.
Speaking in the national language of Sango and on condition of anonymity, one 36-year-old woman told us, "The ICC should give me money so I can seek treatment because I am sick with AIDS after seven men had sex with me. But I don't understand anything at this point…" It remains difficult for victims to understand the difference between the non-legal mandate of the Trust Fund for Victims in the Central African Republic and the ICC legal mandate. Even more so, given that the only trial currently underway regarding the CAR, against former Congolese Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba, could also lead to compensation.
The announcement of the arrival of the Fund for Victims in Bangui brought a breeze of hope to local communities. Thousands of people affected by the war are waiting for aid here, in particular from UN agencies in the country and humanitarian NGOs assisting populations in post-conflict zones in the north and northeast of the country. In these areas, health centres and hospitals have been destroyed by the war. Schools are practically non-existent.
Marie-Edith Douzima, legal representative of victims before the ICC, believes that "the slow pace of justice is its strength. [But] this Fund for Victims has nothing to do with the trial. It was only last year that those in charge of the fund came here to the CAR to see how they could help victims, both those allowed to participate in the trial and those who are not participating."
Another attorney, Bruno Hyacinthe Gbiegba, president of Christians for the Abolition of Torture and the Death Penalty (ACAT-RCA) is shocked "by the fact that there is not enough information going around regarding the Fund for Victims in CAR. I think there was a selection process. We should be given that information. Secondly, are the NGOs which were chosen truly able to meet victims' needs? Because things should not be done by cooption. If that's the case, we're not going to accept it."
Fabienne Chassagneux, outreach coordinator for the ICC in Bangui, says, "The process is in place and only the Fund experts may be able to provide precise information regarding the progress of the programme." All of this while festivities are underway at the field office in Bangui for the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the ICC. However, all signs point to the fact that the wait for beneficiaries of the Fund for Victims is far from over in CAR.


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We are also experiencing this problem. Each day the mail.log gets rotated at 23:59 by ISPConfig and then again by logrotate at 06:25. We're using Debian Etch, Postfix (from etch) and ISPConfig 2.2.13.
Is there a simple way to modify the script to work on a temporary copy? I would rather not deactivate the traffic statistics, customers would probably complain.
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I do monitor so i would've caught this before it became a problem, but i tend to assume logs are rotated correctly.
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