text:
Thought this was an interesting article. I think I can see both sides of the argument. What are your thoughts on separating kids by sex?
The New Segregation Debate
Can educating girls and boys separately fix our public schools, or does it reinforce outmoded gender stereotypes?
If you thought charter schools and ending teacher tenure were controversial fixes for the American school system, see what happens you bring up the idea of educating boys and girls separately. With male academic achievement declining by almost every measure, and their scores possibly dragging down national averages, administrators are taking a fresh look at same-sex classrooms and the concept that boys and girls might do better when they're apart. Why is it such a hot-button topic? Well, because it goes against 30 years of thinking, and smacks of "separate but equal" education.
More here~
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/06/22/the-new-segregation-debate.html [2]


text:
Beauty in Bloom
A primer on cosmetics with roots in the garden
By Ingrid Abramovitch
Tata Harper's high-end line of natural beauty products is made on an organic farm in Vermont's Champlain Valley. Harper, an engineer who is the entrepreneur behind the brand, grows 12 percent of the ingredients for her products on her farm including calendula, meadowsweet, arnica, and a variety of flowers. She mixes and assembles all of her products on the farm, where she lives with her family, nine dogs, and many rescued farm animals.
Harper's products include Hydrating Floral Essence, a light moisturizer that includes orange blossom, lavender, and willow bark ($65 for 50 ml); Revitalizing Body Oil, with rose, calendula, and borage ($90 for 125 ml); and Aromatic Stress Treament, with essential oils made from linden blossom, rose otto, and neroli ($80 for 5 ml).

subset: commoncrawl


text:
PrestoPhoto, formerly Viovio, is a photo book publisher that surpasses many of its competitors when it comes to book options and functionality. In fact, this photo book service offers more book options than any other publisher in our review does. Although it is highly versatile, the PrestoPhoto book editor is unfortunately cumbersome and difficult to navigate. If you are willing to spend the time and effort necessary to learn how to use it, though, PrestoPhoto delivers some valuable flexibility and a decent finished product.
PrestoPhoto provides a robust suite of tools you can use to edit photos and design your custom photo book. All of your photos are uploaded in a high resolution, and you can design your own layout or choose from among the dozens of templates PrestoPhoto provides. The service has a handful of sharing options that allow you to show your photo book to others once it is complete.
PrestoPhoto offers more than 15 sizing options to choose from, including many unique sizes. Whether you want a portrait, landscape or square book, PrestoPhoto likely offers the exact size you want. It also provides five cover options, ranging from dust jackets to faux leather. You can even bind certain formats with wire – an alternative that many other photo book publishers don't offer. Wire binding is ideal for portfolios and any other presentation-type project.
We got a variety of photo book samples from PrestoPhoto. We first ordered an economy product and were not too impressed, but then we got a couple of samples that were much higher quality. Avoid the Saddle Stitched Booklet, Express Photo Silk Paper unless you are in need of a program or something else for temporary use. The cover and page materials are fine for the price but not too sturdy. The Imagewrap Softcover Photo Book, Premium Photo Paper samples we got were good quality, though. Just make sure you know what level of production quality you need for each specific project and you will get what you need from PrestoPhoto.
Our biggest complaint with PrestoPhoto is its usability. The online editor has a steep learning curve, with an interface that is cluttered and overwhelming. The whole editing process seems counterintuitive; there is no step-by-step process to follow, and the editor doesn't show your pages sequentially. PrestoPhoto is one of the more difficult sites to use of those we reviewed.
PrestoPhoto may lack user friendliness, but there is no shortage of sizing and customization options. The best photo books are the ones that are uniquely yours and PrestoPhoto helps you create that. This service stands out as an online photo books source with versatile design options.
PrestoPhoto offers dozens of sizing options so you can be sure to get the dimensions you want.
The book editor has a steep learning curve, so be prepared to spend some time learning how to use it.
PrestoPhoto's diverse book options will outweigh the service's lackluster ease-of-use score for many users.


text:
Chapter 25
Direct Heat
For most of human history, fire was mankind's main source of energy. Today, much of the energy we use comes from what are considered secondary sources: the heat generated from burning combustible materials is used to generate energy, typically in the form of electricity or transportation fuels. In addition to these secondary sources, however, heat is still used as a direct source of energy. This chapter examines the direct use of burning materials to produce energy for heat and manufacturing.
Fuel Sources and Usage
In 2005, 32.6 quadrillion British thermal units (BTU), or approximately 32 percent of all energy used nationwide, could be attributed to the burning of combustible materials to produce heat for direct use. The raw materials burned for direct uses include natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), heating oil, kerosene, wood, biomass (waste products) and coal. In addition to these raw materials, geothermal energy, or heat produced from deep within the Earth's crust, also is used directly. 1
Household and Commercial Buildings
In 2005, about 6.9 quadrillion BTU of direct-use energy was used to heat homes in the U.S.; another 4.1 quadrillion BTU were used to heat commercial buildings. 2
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 69 percent of the nation's 108 million households were heated by direct-use energy (natural gas, heating oil or propane); the remaining 31 percent of homes were heated by electricity (Exhibit 25-1). 3
In 2005, Texans used about 237.4 trillion BTU of direct-use energy to heat homes and another 190.4 trillion BTU to heat commercial buildings. 4
In the same year, according to EIA, 33 percent of Texas' 8 million-plus homes were heated by natural gas or LPG (primarily propane); 65 percent were heated by electricity; and the remaining 2 percent of homes were heated by other sources such as wood and solar and geothermal energy (Exhibit 25-2). 5
Natural gas and LPG, which provide the majority of the state's direct-use energy, are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) at the national level and by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) at the state level, as FERC's designee. 6
The majority (68 percent nationally) of all direct-use energy is used in the industrial sector, to manufacture raw materials into finished products. Industries heat raw materials to the melting point to combine them with something else or simply to change them into a finished product. Products including chemicals, plastics, metals, food and glass all are made or changed through heating. In 2005, the nation used 21,653 trillion BTU of direct-use energy to turn raw materials into finished products. 7
In 2002, the most recent data available for end uses or finished products, the industrial sector used 21,893 trillion BTU of direct-use energy to produce a wide variety of products (Exhibit 25-3). 8
Exhibit 25-4
View Exhibit 25-4: Direct Use Energy Produced by Fuel Source in the Texas Industrial Sector, 2005, in Text Format.
Exhibit 25-3
|End Use
|Amount of Direct Energy Use in Trillion BTUs
|Percentage of Total Direct Energy Use
|Food, Beverage and Tobacco Products
|Textile Mills and Products
|Wood Products, Furniture and Related Products
|Paper, Printing and Related Products
|Petroleum and Coal Products
|Plastics, Rubber Products and Other Nonmetallic Mineral Products
|Primary Metal and Fabricated Metal Products
|Computers, Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components
|Machinery and Transportation Equipment
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
In Texas, the industrial sector used 4,756.2 trillion BTU of direct-use energy in 2005. This energy came primarily from the combustion of natural gas and petroleum (Exhibit 25-4). 9
Trends and Outlook
Between 1980 and 2006, U.S. direct-use energy consumption by the residential sector fell by 14 percent; the commercial sector by 4 percent; and the industrial sector by 5 percent. 10 These reductions were made possible by advances in efficiency, conservation and a gradual shift from direct-use energy to energy provided through electricity. According to EIA, overall energy demand will increase by 0.7 percent per year through 2030; direct-use energy in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors is projected to stay flat or slightly decrease. 11
- 1 U.S. Energy Information Administration, "Energy Consumption by Sector: Table 2.1a, Energy Consumption by Sector, 1949-2006," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/consump.html. (Last visited April 10, 2008).
- 2 U.S. Energy Information Administration, Table 2.16, "Residential Sector Energy Consumption, 1949-2006," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/txt/ptb0201b.html (Last Visited April 10, 2008.)
- 3 U.S. Energy Information Administration, "Energy Consumption by Sector: Table 2.7, Types of Heating in Occupied Housing Units, 1950-2005," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/consump.html (Last Visited April 10, 2008.)
- 4 U.S. Energy Information Administration, Table 8, "Residential Sector Energy Consumption Estimates, 1960-2005, Texas," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/states/sep_use/res/use_res_tx.html. (Last visited April 11, 2008.); U.S. Energy Information Administration, Table S5, "Commercial Sector Energy Consumption Estimates, 2005," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/states/sep_sum/html/sum_BTU_com.html.
- 5 U.S. Energy Information Administration, Table S4, "Residential Sector Energy Consumption Estimates, 2005," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/state/sep_sum/html/sum_BTU_res.html (Last Visited April 11, 2008.)
- 6 Texas Railroad Commission, "Q & A Regarding Natural Gas Prices," http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/divisions/gs/rap/gsrap.html (Last Visited April 11, 2008.)
- 7 U.S. Energy Information Administration, "Energy Consumption by Sector: Table 2.1a, Energy Consumption by Sector, 1949-2006," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/consump.html (Last Visited April 10, 2008.)
- 8 U.S. Energy Information Administration, "Table 2b: End Uses of Fuel Consumption for Selected Industries, 1998 and 2002," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/efficiency/mecs_trend_9802/mecs9802_table2b.html (Last Visited April 10, 2008.)
- 9 U.S. Energy Information Administration, Table S6, "Industrial Sector Energy Consumption Estimates, 2005," http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/states/sep_sum/html/sum_BTU_ind.html (Last Visited April 11, 2008.)
- 10 U.S. Energy Information Administration, "Energy Consumption by Sector: Table 2.1a, Energy Consumption by Sector, 1949-2006."
- 11 "U.S. Energy Information Administration, "Annual Energy Outlook 2008 - Early Release" p. 6, http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/aeo/index.html (Last Visited November 14, 2007.)


text:
Installation of HP Capshare PC Software in Microsoft (R) Windows NT
How to install the information appliance utility software on Windows NT.
- If the HP Capshare Utility is already on the system it is recommended to uninstall before the newer HP Capshare Software is installed.NOTE: Be advised that all currently running programs should be closed before installing the HP Capshare software. Here is how to exit all currently running programs: On the keyboard, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE (at the same time) to bring up the Close Programs screen. On the Close Programs screen, highlight the program to be closed and click End Task. Repeat the process, beginning with CTRL+ALT+DELETE, until all programs except Explorer have ended. Some, but not all, programs will generate a "program not responding" message. If you see this message, simply click End Task at the bottom of the message. Programs ended in this manner will return when the computer is restarted.
- Once all programs have been exited, insert the HP Capshare Software CD-ROM and wait for auto start to bring up the introduction screen.NOTE: On some computers, the Automatic Start for the CD-ROM drive may be disabled or nonexistent. If so, manually launch the installation program: Click Start, go to Run, and choose Browse. In the Browse box, find and click the down arrow at the end of the Look in: box. Be sure to scroll up or down to find Capshare. Click Capshare to place it in the Look in: box. Find and double-click the setup.exe. At the Run box, click OK.
- When you click Install, the installation program will prepare the Install Shield and the Welcome Screen will be displayed.
- After the Welcome Screen appears, click the Next button to proceed to the License Agreement screen.
- Once you have read the Software License Agreement, click Yes to continue.
- In the Choose Destination Location screen, accept the default (usually the best choice) or select another destination location by using the Browse button. This box defines the location for most of the Capshare files. Click Next to continue.
- In the Select Program Folder box, accept the default program folder (again, usually the best choice) or choose another folder from the large box below. This box defines the entry seen in the programs list (start\programs\HP Capshare). Click Next to continue.
- The Information screen simply lists the next three installation steps that are about to occur; click Next through these screens.
- After the status bar shows files being copied, the HP Capshare Settings screen appears and lists the upcoming steps; click Next.
- The Communication screen then appears and is used to determine the method of communication from the PC to the information appliance. You must make a selection on this screen (any settings selected at this point are easily changed later). Select Serial On option, you must then designate the COM port where the serial cable will be attached. The Advanced button allows transfer rate adjustment and is currently set to the fastest (and most typical) rate. Click Next.
- In Receiving Documents, you need to specify how documents will be handled when sent to the PC. After you have chosen one of three file management methods, click Next.Method One: Use Auto save to file directly to any folder on the PC using one of the three file-naming conventions shown on the screen. The number of file format choices will vary with the version of the software. Any choice(s) offered will be as universally useful as possible.Method Two: Use the Save-to-File Assistant to choose file names, locations, and formats manually for each file transferred.Method Three: Use the save to Pagis Inbox (Comes with HP Capshare 920 information appliance)
- Click Finish in the box labeled: To Change Settings Later.
- If you already have Adobe (R) Acrobat (R) version 3.01 or higher, you may click cancel; otherwise, proceed with the installation of Adobe Acrobat as follows:
- Welcome, click Next.
- Software License Agreement, click Yes.
- Choose Destination Location (the default is usually best); click Next.
- After the status bar has finished running, the Setup Complete screen is displayed; you have the option to view the Acrobat readme file. In either case, click Finish on the Setup.
- Complete screen.
- Click OK on the Adobe Acrobat 3.01's Setup Complete screen.
- Click Finish on the Capshare's Setup Complete screen.NOTE: The reboot screen will be displayed only on systems, which will require a reboot in order to operate correctly.
Related support links
HP Support forums
Find solutions and collaborate with others on the HP Support Forum


text:
Archives: Gluten-Free
Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Yams)Garnet yam sweet potato recipe, pureed garnet yams with butter, brown sugar, and holiday spices. Perfect for Thanksgiving.
Home FriesSimple and easy home fries two ways, one recipe starting with raw potatoes, another starting with cooked. Both skillet fried.
Honey Apple Cider Glazed SalmonHoney Apple Cider Glazed Salmon. Salmon fillets cooked in a honey and apple cider glaze, served over fresh wilted spinach.
Honey Glazed Lemon Roast ChickenSimple roast chicken recipe, marinated in lemon juice and glazed with honey.
Honey Mint Glazed ChickenGrilled chicken pieces, marinated first, then glazed with a simple fresh mint and honey glaze.
Honey Mustard ChickenChicken thighs baked in a simple honey mustard sauce until golden brown, with sprigs of rosemary.
Hot and Sour SoupClassic Chinese American hot and sour soup, with Chinese mushrooms, bamboo shoots, chicken broth, vinegar, tofu, chili oil, and a beaten egg.
How to Make Chicken StockTwo tried and true methods for making homemade chicken stock. One method involves simmering a chicken carcass with vegetables. The other method requires sauteing chopped pieces of backs and wings first, before simmering with water and veggies. Chicken stock recipe.
How to Make Shellfish StockMake your own shellfish stock with the shells from crabs, shrimp, and lobster. Homemade shellfish stock recipe with photos and step-by-step instructions.
Huevos a la MexicanaMy mother's special version Mexican style scrambled eggs. Eggs are scrambled in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno. Huevos a la Mexicana recipe.
Huevos MotuleñosA specialty of the Yucatan, huevos Motuleños with fried eggs over black beans on a fried tortilla, served with salsa, plantains, chorizo, and queso fresco.
Huevos RancherosHuevos rancheros recipe with fried eggs served on corn tortillas and smothered in cooked salsa. The best Mexican breakfast ever.
HummusSimple and delicious hummus, made with garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt.
Indian Style RiceAromatic basmati rice, cooked with onions and flavored with cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, mustard seed, chili and turmeric.
Italian Party Flank SteakButterflied flank steak that is marinated, rolled up with prosciutto, basil, Parmesan, and roasted bell peppers, and then roasted in the oven. Great for a party.
Italian Pot RoastItalian pot roast recipe. Rump or chuck beef roast, first browned in olive oil, then slow cooked in a sofritto base of carrots, celery, and onion, with Italian plum tomatoes and red wine.
Italian Sausage and Mushroom RisottoMushroom risotto with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and sweet Italian sausage.
Italian Sausages with RatatouilleItalian sausages cooked in the oven with ratatouille, sauteed zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and eggplant.
Jamaican Rice and PeasLong grain rice, cooked in coconut milk with beans, a favorite side dish of Jamaica.
Jerk ChickenCaribbean jerk chicken full of flavor and and a good amount of heat, using habaneros (or scotch bonnet chili peppers) and allspice.
Jerusalem Artichoke SoupA smooth soup made from jerusalem artichokes, onions, garlic, celery and stock.
Kale and Roasted Vegetable SoupA hearty winter soup recipe with kale, white beans, and roasted carrots, butternut squash, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
Kale with Sausage and White BeansKale sautéed with Italian sausage, onions, garlic and white beans.
Keller's Roast ChickenWhole roasted chicken, roasted on a bed of root vegetables in a cast iron pan. Easy one-pan roast chicken dish.
Lamb CurryLamb curry recipe, lamb shanks and shoulders braised in curry sauce with potatoes, apples, raisins, and lemon. Serve with chutney, yogurt, and rice.
Lamb Shank Stew with Root VegetablesLamb stew made with lamb shanks, parsnips, carrots, rutabagas, and turnips.
Lamb Shanks with Butternut SquashRich and hearty lamb shank and butternut squash stew, served with parsley, garlic, and lemon gremolata.
Lamb Stew with Almonds and ApricotsSweet lamb stew with honey, almonds, and apricots. Traditional North African Mrouzia tagine.
Lemon ChickenClassic American lemon chicken recipe, not too lemony, just right. With garlic, butter, lemon, thyme, and rosemary.
Lentil Stew with SausageWarm and hearty lentil stew with a bacon, onion, carrot, celery base, and Italian sausage and parsley.
Lentils and HamLentils cooked in a rich broth made from leftover ham and served with slices of that same leftover ham.
Ling Cod with Tomato and OrangeLing cod fillets cooked in onions, green olives, tomatoes and orange slices.
Maple Orange Glazed CarrotsRounds of carrots, sautéed in butter and glazed with maple syrup and orange juice. Perfect for the holidays!
Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan ToppingSliced, baked sweet potato yam recipe, with maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecans.
Marc's Cashew ChickenChicken marinated in peanut oil chili powder, tamari, and honey, then fried with cashews, onions, and mushrooms. Served over rice.
Marinated Tri-Tip Roast with Mushrooms and GarlicMarinated tri-tip roast recipe with mushrooms and garlic.
Marsala Glazed MushroomsButton or cremini mushrooms, dry sautéed, then sautéed with butter and Marsala wine, and reduced until the wine is just a glaze on the mushrooms.
Martha's Chinese Chicken SaladA Chinese chicken salad that combines toasted sesame seeds, almonds, and bean threads. Topped with a dark sesame oil and vinegar dressing.
Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter, Goat Cheese, and SageCreamy mashed yukon gold potatoes with goat cheese, sage, and browned butter.
Mexican Green Bean SaladMexican green bean salad with fresh green beans, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, cotija cheese, avocado, tomato, olive oil and lime juice.
Mexican Three Bean SaladClassic three bean salad with a Southwestern twist. Pinto beans, black beans, and green beans, with onions, jalapenos, Cotija cheese, cilantro with a sweet lime dressing.
Mexican TostadaBean tostada with crispy fried corn tortilla topped with refried beans, grated cheese, chopped avocado and tomato, sliced lettuce, and salsa.
Meyer Lemon RisottoSimple risotto made with arborio rice, onion, meyer lemon zest and juice, white wine, oregano, topped with toasted pine nuts and Parmesan.
Minestrone SoupMinestrone soup with cannellini beans, salt pork or pancetta, broth, cabbage, potato, zucchini, carrots, plum tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
Mixed Berry and Banana Fruit SaladGet out your red, white, and blue with this simple fruit salad of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apple, and bananas, tossed with honey and lemon juice.
Mom's Baked Apple SlicesBaked apple slices recipe with fresh apple slices, baked with sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Mom's Chicken EnchiladasTex Mex chicken enchiladas, corn tortillas dipped in red chili sauce, rolled up with cooke chicken, covered with more sauce and shredded cheese, and baked.
Mom's Chili BeansLouisiana style chili beans with ground beef and pinto beans, served over rice.
Mom's Ground Turkey and PeppersQuick and easy, sautéed ground turkey with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and seasoned with chipotle chili.
Mom's Macaroni SaladQuick and easy macaroni salad with hard boiled egg, roasted red bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, and paprika.
Mom's Pan-fried London Broil SteakTop round steak, seasoned with dry mustard, salt, pepper, and rubbed with butter, pan fried to brown, then finished in the oven if necessary with thicker cuts.
Mom's Perfect Pork ChopsQuick and easy pork chops, with a cumin and pepper dry rub, pan fried to perfection.
Mom's Roast TurkeyMy mother's tried and true roast turkey recipe. How to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving. Best way? Roast it Breast-side Down!
Mom's Stuffed Bell PeppersClassic stuffed bell peppers recipe. Bell peppers, first steamed then stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and herbs, and then baked in the oven.
Mom's Summer SquashZucchini and summer squash, sauteed with bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, and served with melted cheddar cheese.
Mom's Turkey SoupClassic turkey soup recipe. Every Thanksgiving my mother takes what's left of the turkey carcass and makes a delicious soup with the leftover turkey that we enjoy for days.
Mom's Warm Potato SaladWarm potato salad with Yukon Gold potatoes, celery, red onion, olives, parsley, and a simple rice vinegar vinaigrette
Moqueca – Brazilian Fish StewBrazilian moqueca, a fish stew made with firm white fish, onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and coconut milk.
Moroccan Chicken with Lemon and OlivesA traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemon. Cooked in a tagine.
Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken BreastsSkinless, boneless, chicken breasts marinated in yogurt with garlic, paprika, and cumin, then grilled.
Mushroom CaviarMushroom caviar, an appetizer of finely chopped fresh mushrooms sauteed in butter with shallots, garlic, and white wine, then mixed with sour cream, pine nuts, lemon juice and parsley.
Mushroom RisottoRich, creamy mushroom risotto recipe with risotto rice, brandy, Parmesan and mushrooms.
Mushroom SugoA Genoese mushroom sauce for pasta or polenta, with dried porcinis, tomato, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and a little red wine. Sugo ai Funghi.
Mussels in White Wine SauceA traditional French dish, mussels mariniere, or moules mariniere. Mussels steamed in white wine, served in sauce of juices from the mussels, wine, butter, and shallots.
New England Boiled DinnerNew England boiled dinner, a one pot dish consisting of corned beef or plain brisket, cabbage, carrots and potatoes.
New Potatoes with Cheese and TomatoesRed skinned new potatoes recipe with a sauce of Mozarella, cream, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and oregano.
Nicoise SaladSalad Nicoise, a French composed salad with tuna, green beans, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, onion, capers, and potatoes.
Nopalitos with Tomatoes and OnionsNopalitos, chopped prickly pear cactus paddles sautéed with onions, garlic, jalapeno, and tomatoes.
Oil-Poached Artichoke Heart SaladSalad of thinly sliced artichoke hearts that have been slowly poached in garlic infused olive oil and tossed with herbs.
Okra and TomatoesOkra, sliced and quickly seared on high heat, then cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos.
Onion Potato GratinOnion potato gratin with sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, baked with onions, with heavy cream and Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses.
Orange and Beet SaladColorful beet salad with sliced beets, navel oranges, red onions, arugula in a light vinaigrette.
Orange Marinated ChickenChicken thighs, pounded thin, marinated in mixture of chopped oranges, onion, garlic, herbs, and chipotle, then quickly pan fried.
Oven Baked Sweet Potato FriesSweet potato fries. Wedges of sweet potatoes, tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with spices, and baked on high heat until crispy and browned. Addictive!
Oven-fried Potato ChipsOven-fried homemade potato chips recipe, made with thin slices of Russet potatoes, butter, and salt.
Oven-Roasted Salmon, Asparagus and New PotatoesSalmon, roasted in the oven with new potatoes and asparagus, with olive oil, fresh dill, garlic, and lemon.
Oxtail StewDeliciously rich oxtail stew recipe, with oxtails braised in red wine and stock, with onions, parsnips, and carrots.
Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado RemouladePan seared salmon with a creamy avocado remoulade sauce, avocados puréed with lime juice, olive oil, shallots, parsley, and Dijon.
Papaya, Prosciutto, and LimeSlices of fresh papaya served with thinly sliced prosciutto and fresh squeezed lime.
Parsnip Soup with Leeks and ParsleyA vivid green soup with sauteed leeks, simmered with parsnips and stock, pureed with fresh parsley.
Pasta with Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Toasted AlmondsFusilli pasta tossed with marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted almonds.
Pasta with Tuna, Arugula, and Hot PepperQuick, easy, and surprisingly delicious, pasta with wilted arugula or spinach and a sauce made of olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and canned tuna.
Penne Pasta with Meat SaucePenne pasta with a tomato meat sauce, with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil.
PeperonataItalian bell pepper, onion, tomato sauté, with garlic, ground oregano, and fresh basil.
Peppercorn SteakClassic Steak au Poivre, or steak with a creamy peppercorn sauce
Peppermint Ice CreamHomemade peppermint ice cream, perfect for the holidays. Step-by-step instructions with photos.
Peppery Garlic PrawnsShrimp marinated in a mixture of garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and brandy, quickly sautéed and served over rice with a sprinkling of parsley.
Perfect GuacamoleClassic guacamole recipe, made with ripe avocados, Serrano chiles, cilantro and lime. Garnish with red radishes or jicama. Serve with tortilla chips.
Perfect Mashed PotatoesHeavenly mashed potatoes recipe using buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, butter, milk, salt and pepper.
Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit SaladPersimmon salad with fuyu persimmons, pomegranate seeds, chopped apple, lemon, honey, and mint.
Pickled BeetsWhat a midwestern classic, pickled beets! Here's our favorite pickled beets recipe, easy to make with beets, cider vinegar, sugar, and olive oil.
Pinto Beans with Bacon and JalapeñosPinto beans with sautéed onions, bacon, and pan roasted jalapenos.
Poached ChickenA method for poaching chicken which retains all the chicken's flavor and juices without overcooking the breast meat.
Poached SalmonPoached salmon, the easiest way to prepare delicious salmon steaks or fillets, poached in white wine, seasoned with fresh dill.
Polenta Sausage Mozzarella CasseroleItalian sausage casserole with polenta, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, and Mozzarella cheese.
Pork and Poblano StewHearty fall stew with pork shoulder, roasted poblano chiles, chipotle, onions, sweet potatoes, and corn.
Pork Chops with Dijon SaucePan-fried pork chops with a creamy, Dijon mustard sauce.
Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour SauceDelicious pork chops with an easy-to-make sweet and sour sauce made with red currant jelly and Dijon mustard. Simple pork chop recipe.
Pork Mango PicadilloSpicy ground pork with mango, almonds, and cilantro. Served over rice. Ground pork picadillo recipe.
Pork Medallions with Mustard-Caper SaucePork tenderloin medallions, sauteed in butter and served with a caper mustard cream sauce.
Pork Stuffed Cabbage RollsTraditional Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls. Cabbage leaves, stuffed with ground pork, onions, garlic, egg, rice and spices, braised in a tomato sauce.
Portuguese Salt Cod Stew (Bacalhoada)Traditional bacalhau recipe, a Portuguese salt cod stew made with salt cod, potatoes, onions, hard boiled eggs, olives, and lots of olive oil.
Posole RojoTraditional Mexican posole (pozole), a broth rich soup made with pork, red chiles, and lots of add-ins like shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, lime, and avocado.
Pot RoastBeef pot roast recipe, slow cooked on stove top or in oven with onion, garlic, carrots, and red wine. Slow cooking on low heat practically ensures a tender pot roast from the tougher beef chuck or shoulder roast cut.
Potato Leek SoupSimple and easy potato leek soup, creamy without the cream! A hearty soup with potatoes and leeks
Potato SaladClassic potato salad with boiled potatoes, sour cream, mayo, green onions, celery, parsley, pickles and bacon.
Potato Salad with Apples and BaconPerfect summer potluck potato salad with Yukon Gold potatoes, bacon, onions, and chopped apple.
PralinesTraditional southern candied pecans, or pecan pralines, made with pecans, sugar, cream, butter, and vanilla.
Prime RibPrime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Ideal for Christmas and the holiday season.
Provencal Potato SaladNew potatoes or fingerlings tossed warm in a Dijon vinaigrette with capers, olives, garlic, and parsley.
Provencal Seafood BisqueOutrageously good seafood bisque inspired by Provencal flavors, with saffron, tomato, and mild, white fish. Great with crusty bread.
Pumpkin Soup with Smoked PaprikaRich and creamy pumpkin soup recipe with a smokey, spicy flavor from smoked paprika. Make with pumpkin purée, onions, apple, garlic, spices, stock, milk and cream.
Puréed Roasted ParsnipsCaramelized roasted parsnips are pureed into a delicious mash, seasoned with butter, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg.
Purple Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Shiitake MushroomsBeautifully vibrant purple potatoes fried with caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms.
Quick and Easy Pan-Fried Flank SteakA quick and easy way of cooking lean flank steak on the stovetop.
Quick and Easy White Bean SaladSimple white bean salad with red onions, a little lemon juice, chopped parsley, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper.
Quick Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White BeansBeef stew, quickly prepared with top sirloin steak, white beans, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Quinoa con QuesoQuinoa served with sauce of fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and queso fresco, or fresh farmer's cheese.
Quinoa PilafSouth American high-protein quinoa, cooked with onions, garlic, bell peppers, pilaf style, with chopped fresh herbs added for the finish.
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and TomatoesQuinoa salad with black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, farmers cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.
Rabbit in Mustard SauceClassic French rabbit in Dijon mustard sauce, or Lapin à la moutarde.
Red Chile Marinated Grilled ChickenChicken pieces marinated in a spicy, flavorful red chili sauce, then grilled or baked. Pollo adobado recipe.
Red Flannel HashA New England tradition, red flannel hash made with cooked potatoes, beets, corned beef, fried up with onions and butter.
Red Lentil DalSimple Indian dal, made with red lentils, onions, garlic, spices, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Refried BeansTraditional Mexican refried beans recipe, both regular and pressure cooker methods.
Rice PilafMy mother's rice pilaf recipe, made with long grain white rice, onion, celery, stock, seasoned salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Pine NutsRice pilaf, rice browned first then cooked in stock with mushrooms, onions, and toasted pine nuts.
Rice PuddingClassic, creamy rice pudding recipe. Boiled rice with milk, cream, egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and raisins.
Rice with Carrot, Lemon, Onion and MintFestive rice recipe with carrot, lemon, onion, and mint.
Ricotta Stuffed ChickenButterflied chicken stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan and herbs, then grilled or baked.
Ricotta-Mascarpone Mousse with Balsamic StrawberriesA beautiful blend of fresh strawberries, aged balsamic vinegar, and a hint of sugar, topped with a ricotta-mascarpone mousse.
Risi e Bisi, Italian Rice and PeasA classic Italian comfort food of rice with peas and chunks of ham.
Roast BeefClassic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough.
Roast Chicken with GrapesWhole roast chicken, stuffed with grapes and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, onions, and lemon.
Roast Leg of LambClassic roast leg of lamb recipe. Leg of lamb marinated in a citrus rosemary marinade, then oven seared and slow roasted.
Roast Quail with Balsamic ReductionSimple roast quail, roasted quickly on high heat and served with a balsamic vinegar reduction.
Roasted AsparagusQuick and easy roasted asparagus recipe, with thick asparagus spears, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice.
Roasted Baby CarrotsTender young carrots, roasted with red onions with rosemary, salt, and pepper, until lightly caramelized.
Roasted Beets with Balsamic GlazeRuby red beets, oven roasted, then tossed with a little orange zest and a balsamic glaze.
Roasted Brussels SproutsBrussels sprouts, oven-roasted with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
Roasted CauliflowerOven-roasted cauliflower florets, with garlic, lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. So good!
Roasted Chicken with CarrotsSavory chicken, roasted whole in a large cast iron pan, surrounded by carrots and garlic, and stuffed with lemon and thyme.
Roasted Eggplant and Tomato SoupRoasted eggplant and tomato soup recipe made with oven roasted tomatoes, carrots, garlic, chickpeas, and eggplant. Seasoned with curry powder and cilantro.
Roasted FennelQuick and easy roasted fennel recipe. Sliced fennel oven roasted in olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Roasted GarlicHow to roast whole heads of garlic in the oven so you can eat warm, toasty cloves right out of the garlic head.
Roasted Garlic ChickenRoasted garlic chicken recipe, whole chicken, brined in a garlic salt brine, then roasted.
Roasted Green Beans with Onions and WalnutsOven roasted green beans, drizzled and cooked with balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, and garlic.
Roasted New PotatoesOven roasted new potatoes recipe with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and halved new potatoes.
Roasted New Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Truffle OilRoasted new potatoes recipe with caramelized onions and truffle oil. An incredibly easy way to take roasted potatoes to whole new level of deliciousness.
Roasted ParsnipsParsnips roasted in butter and stock with parsley, chives, garlic, and a touch of horseradish.
Roasted Red Pepper Potato SoupRoasted red bell pepper soup with potato, garlic, onion, and red bell peppers.
Roasted Zucchini with GarlicRoasted zucchini recipe, fresh zucchini, cut lengthwise, oven-roasted with olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and Herbes de Provence.
Rose Petal FlanLight caramel flan with a hint of roses, custard made with whole milk, sugar, and eggs.
Rosemary Chicken Skewers with Berry SauceRosemary marinated chicken skewers, grilled or broiled, and served with a blackberry sauce.
Rosemary Duck with ApricotsDuck breast seasoned with rosemary and served with a sweet sour apricot sauce.
Saffron Rice PilafSaffron rice, an Indian rice pilaf seasoned with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, pistachios, and almonds. Also called parsi pulao.
Sake Ginger Glazed SalmonSake ginger glazed salmon recipe, marinated overnight in a Japanese yakitori sauce and fresh ginger.
Salmon Fish Stew, Brazilian StyleSalmon stew based on Brazilian style moqueca fish stew. Salmon marinated in garlic, lime juice, paprika and cumin, the cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomato, cilantro, and coconut milk.
Salmon ProvencalBaked salmon provencal recipe with a sauce of fresh tomatoes, fresh chopped herbs, a few shallots, lemon juice, balsamic and olive oil.
Salmon with Lemon Cream SauceSautéed salmon fillets served with a simple lemony cream sauce.
Salmon with Tomato, Onions, and CapersSalmon fillets poached in a tomato onion caper sauce with white wine.
Santa Maria Style Tri TipA California classic, Santa Maria style tri tip beef roast, a triangle shaped bottom sirloin cut, with a peppery, salty, garlic-y crust.
Sauerkraut with Bacon and ApplesSweet, savory, and smokey sauerkraut, with onions, apples, and bacon.
Sauteed Baby ArtichokesRecipe for baby artichokes, sauteed with onions and garlic, served with grated Parmesan cheese.
Sautéed Chestnuts, Onions, and BaconRoasted chestnuts, sautéed with pearl onions and bacon, for a festive holiday side dish.
Sautéed Greens with Pine Nuts and RaisinsSautéed kale, mustard, turnip, beet or collard greens, tossed with toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, a little red pepper and black pepper. Sicilian-style greens.
Sautéed Kale with Smoked PaprikaThe best sautéed kale you will ever taste. Seasoned with smoked paprika and crushed chile pepper flakes.
Sautéed Kale with Tahini SauceChopped kale sautéed with onions and garlic, mixed with a sauce of sesame tahini, sesame oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Sautéed Kale with Toasted CashewsChopped fresh kale, lightly sautéed in olive oil with onions and red pepper flakes. Tossed with toasted cashews.
Sautéed Petrale Sole in Herb Butter SaucePacific petrale sole fillets, quickly sauteed and served with a sauce of white wine, shallots, butter, and herbs.
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Mustard SeedsSwiss chard, quickly sautéed with shallots and mustard seeds, seasoned with salt and rice vinegar.
Sautéed Zucchini with GruyereSimple sauteed zucchini recipe with onion, garlic, fresh tarragon, basil, and Gruyere Swiss cheese.
Scalloped PotatoesDelicious scalloped potatoes, thinly sliced potatoes baked with butter, bacon, onion, chives, parsely, Gruyere, Parmesan and cream.
Scrambled Eggs with TomatillosHuevos en salsa verde. Eggs scrambled in a green chile sauce made with jalapenos, tomatillos, and onions.
Sea Scallops with Asparagus SauceSeared thick sea scallops served with a simple asparagus and butter sauce.
Seared Ahi TunaAhi tuna, also known as yellowfin tuna, marinated in sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, green onion, and lime juice, then pan seared.
Seared Sugar Snap PeasSugar snap peas seared in olive oil with green onions, mint, lemon zest and black pepper.
Seared Tuna with AvocadoSushi-grade tuna steaks, pan seared, served with slices of avocado and a ginger, soy, cilantro, lime, garlic sauce.
Shaved Fennel SaladSimple and easy shaved fennel salad with olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, parsley, and Parmesan.
Sherry PotatoesSherry potatoes, thinly sliced russet potatoes baked in the oven with butter and dry sherry.
Shrimp and Avocado SaladShrimp and avocado salad recipe. Freshly cooked shrimp and creamy avocado are a perfect match, especially with a crisp vinaigrette. What better way to cool down in the heat of summer than with a delicious cold salad?
Shrimp CevicheCool and tasty shrimp ceviche recipe, shrimp served with chopped red onion, chile, cilantro, cucumber, avocado with lemon and lime juices.
Shrimp Fried RiceClassic shrimp fried rice with fresh shrimp, rice, green onions, peas, carrots, and sesame oil. The secret? Use day old cooked rice.
Shrimp RisottoSimple shrimp risotto, in the Venetian style, with tiny pink shrimp, shallots, parsley and lemon zest.
Shrimp ScampiQuick and easy shrimp scampi, shrimp sautéed with garlic in butter, olive oil, and white wine, tossed with red pepper flakes and parsley.
Sichuan Style Stir-Fried Chinese Long BeansLong and crunchy Chinese green beans, quickly stir-fried Sichuan style with red chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and sesame oil.
Simple Cauliflower SoupSimple and easy cauliflower soup with just cauliflower, butter, salt, olive oil, and chives.
Simple Peas and OnionsQuick and easy peas and onions, a go-to side for almost any meal.
Slow Cooked Boston Baked BeansSlow cooked Boston baked beans, white beans cooked with salt pork and onions, in a molasses and mustard sauce.
Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Savory Apple GravySlow-cooked pork shoulder with a savory gravy made with roasted apples and onions.
Slow-Cooked Turkey with Mustard SauceTurkey thighs, slow-cooked, braised in a mustard sauce with root vegetables.
Smashed New Potatoes with Garlic and ChivesNew potatoes oven-roasted in butter, smashed with garlic and minced chives.
Smoked Paprika Roasted ChickenWhole chicken roast with a rub of smoked paprika, butter, garlic salt and pepper, and glazed with lemon juice and honey.
Snow Peas with Pine Nuts and MintSnow peas lightly sauteed and tossed with toasted pine nuts, mint, garlic, olive oil, and sesame oil.
Spanish Baked ChickenChicken marinated in oil and vinegar with olives and raisins, then baked with wine and brown sugar. Pollo Estofado.
Spanish RiceMy mother's signature Spanish rice recipe, a delicious accompaniment to steak, chicken, and Mexican entrees such as tacos or enchiladas
Spanish Roasted Potatoes with Tomato SauceA classic Spanish tapas appetizer known as patatas bravas, or angry potatoes - roasted potatoes tossed with a spicy, smoky tomato sauce.
Spanish TortillaClassic Spanish tortilla, or a Spanish potato omelette, with the emphasis on potato. Thinly sliced potatoes, fried in olive oil, layered in a pan, covered with beaten eggs, and cooked.


text:
We tend to think that coupling has gotten more — not less — complicated through the ages. But a simple perusal of these guides to flirtation from the late-1800s will have you thinking twice. Every flick of a fan, wink of the eye, or toss of a glove signified something to a potential suitor, so women had to be careful not to accidentally send the wrong message. Because trust us, there were zillions of them. Keep clicking for a comprehensive list — taken from the National Library of New Zealand — of the confounding and hilarious flirting signals Victorian ladies were expected to know in order to catch a man. Get your fans and gloves ready, ladies. [ListsofNote]
A Simple 100-Point Guide To Flirting Like A Victorian
How To Be Romantic...
...without being creepy! Read More »
Dating Rituals
Sweaty apples, dance cards, and dainty gloves, just to start. 10 Photos »
Nerdy Flirty
One writer talks about her nerdy flirting style. Read More »
Posted Under: dating, flirting, mating rituals, relationship, victorian flirting


text:
Please click the picture for more information...
Diamond Lodge Hotel Manchester:
Quality Accommodation
in Manchester
at a budget price
If you're looking for a hotel in Manchester...
Lodge Hotel, Manchester offers cheap but quality premier lodge type hotel accommodation in Manchester at a
budget price for business or leisure travellers. Our hotel rooms are just £55 for 1 or 2 people and include free WiFi throughout the building, parking and Full Breakfast. We are conveniently located close to the city of Manchester and within close proximity to the MEN, Old Trafford, Manchester United Football Club and Manchester City football stadium and we are only 10 miles away from Manchester Airport.
More information about Diamond Lodge Hotel, Manchester [click here]


text:
Thanks for sharing so significative article with us. Wonder Know is a comprehensive website that provides all kinds of articles. Just come and have fun! hermes bag
The Most influential Band..
The Most influential Band..Posted by andy on 6月 12, 2008 at 5:43 午後
in the last 10 years is easily the strokes.. thats why there next gig will be epic!! and i would pay alot of money too see it! i wonder who they would get to support cause theres gota be a HUGE list of bands begging for the spot!
コメント for this Forum Topic
opening band?
les postelles... maybe.
on second thought, maybe not.
mmmmmmmmmm Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes That would be perfect , but they both to good , the best two bands of the 00s. Imagine ticket prices for that gig tout wise , but i hope the strokes do club shows in england like 06 which wouldnt happen if the arctics were there
This are the bands that i think would support the strokes
regina spektor
the white stripes
Arctic Monkeys
maybe the arctic monkeys are going to be too famous when the strokes come but i think they could be there to support them. :)
Omg I agree The AM and The Strokes would be an epic gig!
ahhh i cant wait to Finaly see the Strokes Live..just thinking about it gives me chills..Oh have I olny dreamt of it!
I love how some people knew vampire weekend back in june of 08. Thats sooo neat
[quote="hardtoexplain"]my dream show:
The Strokes
Arctic Monkeys
Foo Fighters
White Stripes
That would be sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome! =]
but mainly the AM & TS part is awesomest.[/quote]
Foo Fighters? Bleugh. Each to their own I guess.
But yeah, The Checks would be pretty good. They're enjoyable.
ahh i totally agree that vampire weekend would be a reallllly good opening act.
[b]weird association
i love both ...
i'd like to hear vampire weekend opening for the strokes [/b]
my dream show:
The Strokes
Arctic Monkeys
Foo Fighters
White Stripes
That would be sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome! =]
but mainly the AM & TS part is awesomest.
my dream show would be the redwalls and the strokes :shock:
Yeah...im not sure how it happened but suddenly even people i never expected to know about them suddenly are like "omgz the strokes i love them". but that's America for you..always a bit slow. ha.
I was thinking Arctic Monkeys could be a possibility with them being such good friends of The Strokes and also both bands next albums will probably be coming out at the same time so it would be very good timing. However, I think the Arctic Monkeys have gotten too big now, even in America, to be just an opening act for a band, but you never know. That'd be a really amazing show to see if they did. If not the Arctic Monkeys, they'll probably go with a smaller unknown little band.
they have definately been heard of They are awesome!
are they huge in america??
i was asking some texans if theyd heard of them yesterday and they were like 'yeah kind of...'
they are huge everywhere
arctic monkeys could support them as they really love the strokes however they might be too big now
i dont know about anywhere else but in england they are HUGE
I think Kings of Leon supported them, and Regina Spektor, but more than that I don't know...


text:
Add an event Show Calendar We found 17 events. Having trouble? Let us know! filter events
Nov 13 9:00 amFree
Communication in the Workplace
A program designed to increase participants' awareness of themselves and others, to learn specific skills in communicating with others, and to expand their choices about what, when, and how they communicate to increase accuracy.
Contact: 4-4946
Department: Human Resources and...
Nov 13 12:00 pm
'Symbols in Campaigns: The Politics, Art, and Design of Ballots and Posters' Erik S. Herron (Political Science)
In elections, citizens encounter carefully crafted images designed to mobilize their vote or educate them about electoral practices. Over the course of American electoral history, iconic images have emerged like the "Daisy" advertisement or hanging chads. In this gallery talk, Political Science...
Nov 13 12:00 pmFree
Brown Bag Lunch: Copyright and Online Courses
The Center for Online and Distance Learning's Brown Bag Lunch & Learn offers a casual discussion around copyright and online courses. Great time for questions and answers. Members of the KU Center for Online and Distance Learning will be there, too. Please come by for some refreshments and...
Nov 13 12:00 pmFree
Brownbag: 'The Quest for General Reader: How to Write a Popular History of Poland without Losing Academic Credibility,' Brian Porter-Szucs
Contact: 4-4248, email@example.com
Department: Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
Ticket Cost: Free
Free and open to the public. GAP certified.
Tuesday November 13, 2012
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bailey Hall, 318
Nov 13 12:30 pmFree
Native Women, Violence, and Reproductive Justice
Professor Sarah Deer, a professor at William Mitchell School of Law, is a 1999 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law and a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She will explore the intersection of law and the persistent problem of sexual assault and rape of Native women living on...
Nov 13 3:00 pm
Business Center Office Hours
Contact: 864-5744
Department: Changing for Excellence
Tuesday November 13, 2012
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Strong Hall
Nov 13 3:30 pm
Internship & Summer Camp Fair
Internships and other experiential opportunities are very important in making yourself marketable in today's workforce, and the 2012 Internship & Summer Camp Fair can help you find these opportunities! Employers will be present to promote their fall, spring, and summer opportunities, so dress...
Nov 13 3:45 pm
BIO3 Seminar Series: Dr. James Bever, Indiana University
Dr. Bever's research focuses on testing basic ecological and evolutionary processes occurring within plants and their associated fungi. Much of the conceptual basis of ecology and evolution was developed with animals in mind. Plants and fungi differ from animals in important ways, including...
Nov 13 4:00 pmFree
KU Law Open House
Want to get a true sense of life at KU Law? Attend one of our Open Houses to learn more about the people, the program and the possibilities of KU Law. Youll hear from our faculty and our students why so many are happy to call KU Law home. KU Test Prep will also be on hand for a one-hour LSAT...
Nov 13 6:00 pmFree
'The Dust Bowl' Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Join KU Libraries, Kansas City Public Library (KCPL) and Kansas City Public Television (KCPT) for a screening of excerpts of the Ken Burns film "The Dust Bowl," about the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history. A cocktail reception will run from 6 to 6:30 p.m. outside the Truman...
Nov 13 6:00 pmFree
Careers in Public Administration Panel Discussion
Join us for our 6th Annual Careers in Public Administration event to listen to a panel of public experts. Panelists include: Don Cawby, City of Osawatomie, Amanda Halstead, Environmental Protection Agency, Roger Moore, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, and Dalyn Schmitt, Heartland...
Nov 13 6:00 pmFree
Leading with Purpose, Passion and Power From the Inside Out
Angela Chammas, vice president of talent management and HR relationship management at Sprint Nextel Corp., will meet with students about effective leadership. Chammas also is a long-time member of the KU School of Engineering Advisory Board. #engr
Contact: 785 864-2945,...
Nov 13 7:00 pm
Daniel Packard: Live Group Sex Therapy
Daniel Packards Live Group Sex Therapy Show is a unique comedy that combines humorous stories to entertain audiences. Unlike other shows, this one asks you to turn on your cell phone at the start of the show to allow for interactive fun.
Contact: 785-864-7469
Department: Student...
Nov 13 7:00 pmFree
Open Relationships and Polyamory
The Sexuality Educational Committee presents the Real Person's Guide to Sexuality Series. This series strives to provide a welcoming environment to learn about and discuss different aspects of sexuality. We also aim to grow as individuals and learn about ourselves and how we relate to others....
Nov 13 7:00 pm
Peace Corps Information Session at University of Kansas
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Join Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Linda Tucker to learn about Volunteer experiences, have your questions answered,and gain tips to guide you through the...
Nov 13 7:30 pmFree
Mayan Myths: the end is near -- or is it? (A Science on Tap event)
Free State Brewing Company, 636 Massachusetts St., is our host for this science car. Associate Professor John Hoopes will look at the myths surrounding December 21, 2012, and the commodification of ancient cultures.
Contact: 864-4450,...
Nov 13 8:00 pmFree
Support Movember
Show us your mo. Get your photo taken for the KU Moustache Photo Gallery! Movember aims to change the face of mens health and put a fun twist to raise awareness on serious issues, like prostate and testicular cancer. The moustache is used as a catalyst to bring about change and give men the...


text:
Janke Scores Lone Goal in MLC Win
last modified 2010-09-21 10:14 PM
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The MLC women's soccer team beat North Central 1-0 Tuesday evening on a goal by Hannah Janke.
Janke scored in the 32nd minute of play off a corner kick to break the scoreless tie. The goal was Janke's first of the season. Bethany Schultz picked up the assist.
MLC outshot the Rams 16-8 for the game. MLC goalie Lindsay Sandwith stopped all eight shots she faced to pick up the shutout.
With the win, MLC improved to 3-3 on the season.
The Knights will return to the pitch on Friday, September 24, when they travel to Crown for a 2 p.m. start.


text:
"Or Nah," the recent hit from the Californian R&B libertine Ty Dolla $ign, is a gorgeously textured piece of work, but it's also a total asshole anthem, a weirdly pushy sex song. Wiz Khalifa showed up on the original track, and the Weeknd sang on a remix; both of them show up in the song's new video, which is incongruously shot like a Swedish thriller, and which features a horror-movie plot twist at the end. Complicated! Ryan Patrick directs. Watch it below.
(via Miss Info)
Ty Dolla $ign's Beach House EP is out now on Atlantic.
Tags: Ryan Patrick, The Weeknd, Ty Dolla $ign, Wiz Khalifa
Leave a ReplySign in Sign in with Facebook
You must be logged in to post, reply to, or rate a comment.
%s1 / %s2


text:
What Inventors Can Learn from Skateboard Icon Tony Hawk
|Written by Gene Quinn
Patent Attorney & Founder of IPWatchdog
Widerman & Malek
Blog | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
Posted: Nov 19, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
Do You Have a New Invention Idea?
CLICK HERE to Submit your Invention. 100% Confidential. No Obligation.
For some time I have wanted to write an article discussing what independent inventors can learn from skateboard icon Tony Hawk. In the October 2009 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine there is an article about Tony Hawk and his rise to become the highest paid action sports athlete, bringing in some $12 million in 2008. This interview with Tony Hawk provides numerous tales that every inventors should hear, learn and accept as true. There is no real secret to be told relating to what separates successful inventors from unsuccessful inventors. Having a good invention that fits a market need is certainly important, as are meaningful patent rights that can exclude and thereby attract investors. Hard work, determination, seeking competent help and taking advice are all high on the list of important things for success, but there are other aspects. Having a little luck is certainly helpful, although the harder you work the luckier you tend to get. Notwithstanding, in my experience there are several key things that separate those who are successful from those who are not. In my experience inventors who invent in industries they know and understand are far more likely to succeed. Coming up with an idea, translating that idea into an invention and moving forward is all well and good, but too many inventors have no experience in the industry where they seek to invent, so they are starting off behind the 8-ball. Take it from Tony Hawk, focus on what you know and build from there.
So many times I hear from independent inventors who come up with an invention that they think is the greatest thing ever. What inventor doesn't think that, right? I know I am no exception, and there is nothing wrong with dreaming, thinking outside the box and being creative. Unfortunately, independent inventors frequently face a problem in their own life and then come up with something that provides what they are looking for and then assume that everyone would want what they created, or even worse believe that since there is nothing they could buy on the market there is certainly no patents. Every patent attorney has heard: "I know there is nothing like it because if there were it would be available and many people would buy it, including me." A somewhat arrogant derivative is: "No one would have ever thought of this, it is so creative and so different than anything out there that I am confident it does not exist." Every time I have ever heard this a patent search has uncovered pretty much exactly what the inventor thought they were the first to create, or so many patents covering inventions that functionally accomplished the same thing that it just didn't make sense to move forward. Inventors are always surprised what a professional search finds.
Conversely, when I have been contacted by individuals within a certain industry segment and they tell me that they do not know of anything like what they have invented there is rarely, if ever, anything that closely resembles their invention that can be found. Certainly meaningful prior art is found that allows for the focusing upon certain aspects that are most likely to be unique, allowing for the accentuation of the positive and most likely patentable aspects of the invention. But those who work within or otherwise know an industry invent not only for need, but they invent things that do not exist. Simply put, if you know the industry you are more likely to come up with an invention that is new and non-obvious.
There are many ways to "know" an industry. Either you work within an industry or otherwise through experience become intimately familiar with an industry. You can, of course, educate yourself on an industry through research. The secret for learning is no secret at all — read! You can read, talk to individuals within the industry and conduct market research. However you get it, knowledge and information about the area you are inventing in is essential to maximize your efforts, focus on market opportunities and identify space available in the innovation sphere that would allow for the acquisition of meaningful patent rights. Like any other endeavor in life there is no substite to being prepared and informed.
Enter Tony Hawk, who first got on a skateboard when he was 9 years old and turned pro at 14. His achievements in skateboarding are legendary, at least to those familiar with the industry and sport. At age 41 he is not doing the same stunts at X Games, and has traded in his youthful passion that lasted well into adulthood for a boardroom. The difference is that Tony Hawk has built on what he knows best and is capitalizing on the business associated with the skateboard industry.
When asked whether it was hard to move from skateboarding to the boardroom, Hawk explained:
When I started the business, I thought that I was easing my way out of being a pro skater, that I would work more behind the scenes. But at some point I realized that was the completely wrong approach: I was more effective being a pro skater and being an ambassador for the company, instead of being the guy that created the ads, which someone else could do better than me.
This shows a tremendous business savvy that most people, including most inventors, never comprehend. Inventors in particular are highly creative people and are typically control freaks. I have to plead guilty to that myself at times. In fact, it is a constant struggle to stand back and focus on those things that I can do best and let others do things they can handle, and in fact handle better than me, so I am not using the "control freak" label in a pejorative way, but rather in a descriptive way. Inventors and creative people need to learn when to stand back, they need to allow others to focus on what they do best and then apply their energies in places where maximum benefit can be found. You cannot do everything and many inventors and business people strangle their business to death with micromanagement. A case in point is how Robert Kearns rejected a $30 million offer from Ford Motor Company relating to his windshield wiper patent, choosing to litigate and ultimately winning only several million, alienating his family and becoming bitter. The story of Kearns is not how big business destroyed the independent inventor, it is how the independent strangled his invention to death and destroyed himself. Inventing has to be about business if you plan on making money. Expecting a 50% royalty for an idea, or even for an invention is unrealistic in a world where 2% to 5% is the typical norm.
At one point in the interview Hawk was asked about his unsuccessful ventures. He explained:
We decided to invest in a high-end denim company and just kept throwing money at it because it had created a buzz, which was deceptive. We kept believing it was hitting until we realized how few people would actually pay $120 for a pair of jeans. So we were taking awy the profits from our successful businesses to keep this one alive. Finally, we realized we had to get out.
What do high-end jeans have to do with skateboarding? Nothing. Do you think it is a coincidence that Hawk failed at this business? I do not believe it is coincidence, and I really don't believe in coincidences for the most part. Yes, coincidences do happen, but repeated coincidences cease to be explainable as coincidence and cross the threshold into causative. Time and time again I see people enter businesses they do not know, they have not taken time to learn and the outcome, at least in my experience, is universally uniform — ending in failure. I can say this not only through observation, but also through experience. Perhaps my greatest business failures have come in areas where I didn't thoroughly know the industry. Tangential knowledge, hard work and dedication can cover up lack of specific knowledge and allow you to convince yourself you can do it, and what happens is you just convince yourself to stay the course longer than you should and lose more than you should. Sticking to what you know doesn't guarantee success, but it does make it more likely.
A few more words of wisdom from Hawk:
What advice do you have for someone starting out these days?
My advice is to follow your heart and do it because you love it. Do something that you would do even if you didn't get paid, and everything else falls into place from there.
Is there a process you'd follow?
My best advice is to set small, attainable goals for yourself. Don't think of the big picture all the time, because your just going to end up being disappointed the whole wy there… If you love what you're doing , all the other stuff falls into place.
I don't claim to be as successful as Tony Hawk, but I am working on it. Setbacks happen to everyone, it is how you handle them and how you chart a course forward that makes the difference. There is a lot that can be learned from those who are successful, and this interview with Tony Hawk is something that every inventor should read. You can do it! Do what you love, seek and listen to competent advice and treat your endeavors like a business; this will maximize opportunities for success.
For information on this and related topics please see these archives:
Posted in: Business, Educational Information for Inventors, Gene Quinn, Inventors Information, IP News, IPWatchdog.com Articles
About the Author
Gene Quinn is a US Patent Attorney, law professor and the founder of IPWatchdog.com. He is also a principal lecturer in the top patent bar review course in the nation, which helps aspiring patent attorneys and patent agents prepare themselves to pass the patent bar exam. Gene started the widely popular intellectual property website IPWatchdog.com in 1999, and since that time the site has had many millions of unique visitors. Gene has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the LA Times, USA Today, CNN Money, NPR and various other newspapers and magazines worldwide. He represents individuals, small businesses and start-up corporations. As an electrical engineer with a computer engineering focus his specialty is electronic and computer devices, Internet applications, software and business methods.
8 comments
Leave a comment »
uberVU - social comments
November 19th, 2009 5:08 pm
Social comments and analytics for this post…
This post was mentioned on Twitter by ipwatchdog: What Inventors Can Learn from Skateboard Icon Tony Hawk – take it from Tony Hawk, stick with what you know. http://bit.ly/2Ubof6…
November 19th, 2009 6:49 pm
Just a clarification: Robert Kearns was awarded about $30M between a settlement from Ford after Kearn beat ford at the trial court level and from Chyristler after they lost their petition to have the Supreme Court review their loss to Kearns in the lower courts. I believe the prelitigation offers to settle were much lower than the judgments. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/26/obituaries/26kearns.html?_r=1 I agree with your post, it's a good for for inventors to read. Have you seen Flash of Genius with Greg Kinneer? It was about Robert Kearns' story. Good movie.
Gene Quinn
November 19th, 2009 7:10 pm
Pretty sure you have it backwards. The pre-litigation offers were much higher and what he won at trial was lower. He didn't settle with Ford for $30 million, it was closer to $10 million, although all of his litigation efforts against a multitude of companies probably reached to close to $30 million. Reports on the Internet and in newspapers are all over the map on how much he won. What seems to be consistent is that his lawyers received close to 40%, his wife received about 10% and Kearns alienated his family and became obsessed. The reason the pre-litigation offers were rejected were apparently because they were not willing to admit they copied his invention. He wanted credit and kept fighting. PLI did a very interesting presentation on Kearns and his patents right before the movie came out. They talked about the history of the case and then did a mock argument based on prior art that was never found and asserted against Kearns. It seems that his patents probably should have been lost and his claims likely invalid based on newly discovered prior art. Who knows? It was still an excellent thought experiment.
November 19th, 2009 10:33 pm
Wow I didn't know a prior art search was done that found likely invalidating art. Was that funded by PLI? Did the search reveal an a wiper system capable of intermittency? If an intermittant wiping system was truly a breakthrough, do you think his patent attorney could have sought claims for the mere function of an intermittent windshield wiper?
Based on the link to the NY Times I posted up there, the 30M number was the total of the settlements and the judgment from Ford and Chrysler, and those came after trials in both cases. I checked a Washington Post to confirm (although they could be citing the same source).
Gene Quinn
November 20th, 2009 9:54 am
PLI didn't fund it, it was a segment of a program put together by some attorneys who did some research on their own and uncovered the patents. My recollection is that the search they did specifically found intermittent wipers.
Yes, I see that the total was $30 million, but your comment earlier said he received that amount from Ford. That was the sum all together as I understand it.
November 20th, 2009 10:34 am
What amount of money is just compensation for losing your family? Inventors like Kearns are a sad twist in the American dream. I watched just one episode of American Inventor last year and couldn't take any more. It was the guy who spent 100K of his family and friend's money to prototype a plastic scoop. Gene, I applaud your straight talk approach to IP. Hopefully you have helped talk some people out of blowing everything.
Is there a prototype, product development counterpart to what you do? People waste a lot of money there too.
Gene Quinn
November 20th, 2009 1:16 pm
I hear stories about that a lot, and it sickens me. Yes, moving forward from idea to invention to protection to prototype to market can and does cost a lot of money. Spending $100K (or much more) is not unreasonable as long as there is a business plan and reasonable assurances that more will be made than spent. Unfortunately, many inventors fall prey to those who tell them what they want to hear and spend massive amounts of money never really having done the homework and research necessary to in any way justify such expenditures from a business perspective. It is great to dream, it is great to be committed and dedicated, but please treat inventing like a business — this is ESSENTIAL certainly when you are investing so much money.
I don't know that there is a prototype counterpart if what you mean is acting like a watchdog or educational source. That is where so many people do waste a lot of money.
I think the key is to start out responsible but with as few funds as possible, then continue to research, review and move forward as information and circumstances warrant. Little by little expend funds, and constantly reevaluate. Only move forward if there is a good business reason to do so.
I will try and write more about prototyping. It is a sticky area. The more you go down the path to proof the more valuable the invention, but that only makes sense if there is a market.
Thanks for reading.
November 21st, 2009 9:33 am
I may be able to help you write about prototyping. I'll contact you outside of this discussion.


text:
NBC's new reality show American Dream Builders puts a spin on the home makeover TV genre.
While the series has all the feel-good inspiration we've come to expect of the genre, American Dream Builders ups the drama by pitting dueling teams of designers against each other in a competition to give two families their dream homes. As people are eliminated each week, the teams grow smaller, forcing the remaining players to take on even more responsibility.
"We are changing the lives of these families. We are changing the way they think about themselves by waking up in a beautiful home that's been designed exactly how they want to live," host Nate Berkus says in this exclusive first look.
American Dream Builders premieres Sunday, March 23 at 8/7c on NBC.
Sign in to your TVGuide.com account
Or connect with:
See more »
Download the TV Guide app for iPhone, iPad and Android!


text:
Humidity 83%
Winds 9.2mph
Humidity 83%
Winds 9.2mph
Sep 12, 2013 12:16 AM
CORPUS CHRISTI - A man was caught on tape kicking, ramming, and even *riding* a giant restaurant rooster before it finally broke.
It happened early Wednesday morning at Senor Jaime's Restaurant on Everhart near Staples Street.
Surveillance video shows a guy having a little fun with the giant rooster, named "Charlie".
He karate kicked the rooster, then tried to knock it over 6 or 7 times before jumping on top of it.
The guy eventually knocks it over but he tried to hide what he did and put the rooster back on its legs...
Jimmy Campbell the Owner of Senor Jamie's said, "I really, I think a person that would do that has a disregard for other people's property obviously. We hope we are able to catch them."
Action 10 News was told the guy caused around $3,000 in damage.
Charlie the rooster was hauled away to be repaired.
The owner has another rooster at home and plans to have that one installed at the restaurant.
2 days ago


text:
|Drug Name:
|Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
|Other Info:
|Rx only 811 417 612692166
|Clinical Trials:
TOLINASE Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet to lower the blood glucose in patients with noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type II) whose hyperglycemia cannot be satisfactorily controlled by diet alone. In initiating treatment for noninsulin-dependent diabetes, diet should be emphasized as the primary form of treatment.
Caloric restriction and weight loss are essential in the obese diabetic patient.
Proper dietary management alone may be effective in controlling the blood glucose and symptoms of hyperglycemia.
The importance of regular physical activity should also be stressed and cardiovascular risk factors should be identified and corrective measures taken where possible. If this treatment program fails to reduce symptoms and/or blood glucose, the use of an oral sulfonylurea or insulin should be considered.
Use of TOLINASE must be viewed by both the physician and patient as a treatment in addition to diet and not as a substitute for diet or as a convenient mechanism for avoiding dietary restraint.
Furthermore, loss of blood glucose control on diet alone may be transient thus requiring only short-term administration of TOLINASE. During maintenance programs, TOLINASE should be discontinued if satisfactory lowering of blood glucose is no longer achieved.Judgments should be based on regular clinical and laboratory evaluations. In considering the use of TOLINASE in asymptomatic patients, it should be recognized that controlling the blood glucose in noninsulin-dependent diabetes has not been definitely established to be effective in preventing the long-term cardiovascular or neural complications of diabetes.
TOLINASE Tablets are contraindicated in patients with: 1) known hypersensitivity or allergy to TOLINASE; 2) diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma.This condition should be treated with insulin; 3) Type I diabetes, as sole therapy.
The administration of oral hypoglycemic drugs has been reported to be associated with increased cardiovascular mortality as compared to treatment with diet alone or diet plus insulin.
This warning is based on the study conducted by the University Group Diabetes Program (UGDP), a long-term prospective clinical trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of glucose-lowering drugs in preventing or delaying vascular complications in patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes.
The study involved 823 patients who were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups (DIABETES, 19 (supp.
2):747–830, 1970.) UGDP reported that patients treated for five to eight years with diet plus a fixed dose of tolbutamide (1.5 grams per day) had a rate of cardiovascular mortality approximately 2½ times that of patients with diet alone.
A significant increase in total mortality was not observed, but the use of tolbutamide was discontinued based on the increase in cardiovascular mortality, thus limiting the opportunity for the study to show an increase in overall mortality.
Despite controversy regarding the interpretation of these results, the findings of the UGDP study provide an adequate basis for this warning.The patient should be informed of the potential risks and advantages of TOLINASE and of alternative modes of therapy. Although only one drug in the sulfonylurea class (tolbutamide) was included in this study, it is prudent from a safety standpoint to consider that this warning may also apply to other oral hypoglycemic drugs in this class, in view of their close similarities in mode of action and chemical structure.


text:
Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew Concentrate
Contains 32 ounces--enough to make 16 gallons of spray!
Simply mix 2 ounces of this concentrate with 1 gallon of water and spray it on all the plants you wish to protect. All the target species will grow sick and die until their population has been eradicated. This 32-ounce bottle is enough to make 16 gallons of spray!
Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew Concentrate® is ideal for protecting fruiting vegetables (especially tomato, pepper, okra and eggplant), Cucurbits (cantaloupe and honeydew), Brassica (broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower), Leafy Vegetables (lettuce, spinach, and celery), Tuberous Vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, Jerusalem artichoke, Chinese artichoke, and casseva), Pome fruits, (apples, pears, crabapples, mayhaw, and quince), and Bushberries (blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry). The Spinosid bacteria has proven effective against numerous pest species, including: bagworms, borers, caterpillars, codling moths, gyphys moths, loppers, leaf miners, spider mites, tent caterpillars, and thrips.
This product is designed to eliminate pest species without harming predatory insects, pets, or humans (for detailed toxicity information, call the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378). It can be harmful to honeybees and some aquatic invertebrates, so do not use the product on pollinating plants that bees might harvest and do not let this product drain into groundwater. Wait approximately 7 days between applications, and stop applying the formula about a month before harvest (see label for specific timelines, based on species).Cannot ship to AK, DC, or HI. 32 ounces.
|Garden Tools, Made in USA
|All Occasion, Spring Gifts, Summer Gifts
|Gifts for Gardeners, Grandparent, Host/Hostess
|Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands


text:
The news you're not supposed to know...
Breaking News
Browse by Category
Latest Comments
RSS Feed
An Introduction to Austrian Economics
: Understand Economics, Understand Everything
The Century of the Self
: The Untold History of Controlling the Masses Through the Manipulation of Unconscious Desires
The Disappearing Male
: From Virility to Sterility
The Obama Deception
: The Mask Comes Off
Operation Gladio
: The Hidden History of U.S. Sponsored False Flag Terrorism in Europe
The New American Century
: The Untold History of The Project for the New American Century
Article posted Aug 28 2008, 2:43 AM
News Observer
Bayer on defensive in bee deaths
German authorities look into allegation that RTP maker's pesticide harms environment
Sabine Vollmer
Bayer CropScience is facing scrutiny because of the effect one of its best-selling pesticides has had on honeybees.
A German prosecutor is investigating Werner Wenning, Bayer's chairman, and Friedrich Berschauer, the head of Bayer CropScience, after critics alleged that they knowingly polluted the environment.
The investigation was triggered by an Aug. 13 complaint filed by German beekeepers and consumer protection advocates, a Coalition against Bayer Dangers spokesman, Philipp Mimkes, said Monday.
The complaint is part of efforts by groups on both sides of the Atlantic to determine how much Bayer CropScience knows about the part that clothianidin may have played in the death of millions of honeybees.
Bayer CropScience, which has its U.S. headquarters in Research Triangle Park, said field studies have shown that bees' exposure to the pesticide is minimal or nonexistent if the chemical is used properly.
Clothianidin and related pesticides generated about $1 billion of Bayer CropScience's $8.6 billion in global sales last year. The coalition is demanding that the company withdraw all of the pesticides.
"We're suspecting that Bayer submitted flawed studies to play down the risks of pesticide residues in treated plants," said Harro Schultze, the coalition's attorney.
"Bayer's ... management has to be called to account, since the risks ... have now been known for more than 10 years."
Under German law, a criminal investigation could lead to a search of Bayer offices, Mimkes said.
On the other side of the Atlantic, the Natural Resources Defense Council is pressing for research information on clothianidin.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the pesticide in 2003 under the condition that Bayer submit additional data. A lawsuit, which the environmental group filed Aug. 19 in federal court in Washington, accuses the EPA of hiding the honeybee data.
The group thinks the data might show what role chlothianidine played in the loss of millions of U.S. honeybee colonies.
Researchers have been puzzled by what is causing the bees to disappear at what is considered an alarming rate.
The phenomenon, known as colony collapse disorder, threatens a $15 billion portion of the U.S. food supply.
In the U.S. diet, about one in three mouthfuls comes from crops that bees pollinate.
Scientists are looking at viruses, parasites and stresses that might compromise bees' immune system. In the past two years, Congress has earmarked about $20 million to boost research.
Clothianidin, sold under the brand name Poncho, is used to coat corn, sugar beet and sorghum seeds and protect them from pests. A nerve toxin that has the potential to be toxic for bees, it gets into all parts of the plant that grows from the coated seeds.
In 1999, French regulators banned an older relative of Poncho and subsequently declined approval for clothianidin. French researchers found that bees were a lot more sensitive to the pesticides than Bayer CropScience studies had shown.
Three months ago, German regulators suspended sales of chlothianidine and related chemicals after the family of pesticides was blamed for the destruction of more than 11,000 bee colonies.
The Julius Kühn Institute, a state-run crop research institute in Germany, collected samples of dead honeybees and determined that clothianidin caused the deaths.
Bayer CropScience blamed defective seed corn batches.
The company said that the coating came off as the seeds were sown, which allowed unusually high amounts of toxic dust to spread to adjacent areas where bees collected pollen and nectar.
Bayer paid about $3 million in damages, Mimkes said.
Email This
Parents ARE Being Arrested For Getting Medicine (Cannabis Oil) That Works For Their Sick Children!
More LIVING PROOF The NEW Miracle Drug "Marijuana" Helps Heal The Sick
How Medical Pot Is Helping Seniors Get Off (Prescription) Drugs
The Government and "Balanced" Meals
WEED: A Dr. Sanjay Gupta Special [HD]
7-Yr-Old Girl Takes Medical Marijuana To Help With Leukemia Treatment
Want to be Healthy? Do the Opposite of What the Government Recommends
Coconut oil can combat tooth decay, study suggests
Add Comment
Page 1 of 1
Posted: Jun 25 2009, 12:29 AM
There are also nicotine based pesticides in North America that are causing the same problems.
Add Comment
* No HTML
Please Enter the Verification Code Seen Below
Please see our
About Page
, our
, and our
Comments Policy
This site contains copyrighted material the use of which in some cases has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Such material is made available for the purposes of news reporting, education, research, comment, and criticism, which constitutes a 'fair use' of such copyrighted material in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. It is our policy to respond to notices of alleged infringement that comply with the DMCA and other applicable intellectual property laws. It is our policy to remove material from public view that we believe in good faith to be copyrighted material that has been illegally copied and distributed by any of our members or users.
About Us
Privacy Policy
Advanced Search
Remember Me
Forgot Password?
Most Popular
A Peace Officer Defies the "Blue Tribe": The Exile of Officer Cariol Horne -
Baby Clings to Life After Flash-Bang Grenade Lands in His Crib -
Cop Stops Fellow Cop From Choking a Handcuffed Man, She Was Then Beaten and Fired -
For Punitive Populists, "Comply or Die" IS The "Law" -
Thieves Yell "Police" Before Invading Home, Shooting and Robbing Resident -
Psychotic Vegas Cop Filmed Beating Man For Filming In Viral Video Queitly Hired By Another Dept. -
Cops Called For Wellness Check Beat Innocent Man, Pile On False Charges; Jury Exonerates, Twice -
Ignorance Is No Excuse for Wrongdoing, Unless You're a Cop -
Rialto, CA Police Made to Wear Cameras, Use of Force Drops by Over Two-Thirds
Cop Who Karate Chopped NY Judge In Throat Gets Off Scot-Free
Florida Cop Smashes Compliant Woman's Face Into Car -- "Maybe Now You Can Understand Simple Instructions"
VIDEO: Lapel Cam Reveals A Day In The Life Of A U.S. Police Officer (Tasing, Beating, Breaking & Entering, Stomping On Heads... and Laughing About It)
Caught On Tape: Officer Sucker Punches Inmate In Face, Files Report Claiming 'Self Defense'
Insult Person On Twitter, Go To Jail
SWAT Team Brings TV Crew To Film Raid Against Threatening Internet Critic -- Raids Innocent Grandma Instead
Cop Karate Chops NY Judge In The Throat


text:
Would you like to start a free subscription?
Remember me | Forgot password
LONDON -- Sound Oil has received from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development permitting to commence operations at Rapagnano.
The Rapagnano gas field, located in the Fermo province (Marche), onshore Italy, was discovered in 1952 and produced 4 Bscf gas from the Pliocene interval until 2001, when the well was shut in. Sound Oil intends to recomplete the lower reservoir which has produced gas with minimal water for over 40 years.
This interval has an estimated 1.3 Bscf gas reserves (P50) remaining which is expected to be produced over a thirteen year field life. James Parsons, Sound Oil' s Chief executive officer, commented: "The company continues on track to achieve the strategic milestone of first gas and first revenue very shortly, having now secured the concession. Operations on the site will commence within a week."
Email this article to a friend
World Oil's specialized upstream Engineering Data Tables featuring the Drill Bit Classifier, Tubing Tables and more. Get Total Access today.
Drill Bit Classifier
World Oil published its renowned Drill Bit Classifier in September 2013. The Drill Bit Classifier is a comprehensive listing of major manufacturers' d...
New Delhi - January 11-14
Muscat - January 26-29
Bogota - January 28-29
Please read our Terms & Conditions, Cookies Policy, and Privacy Policy before using the site.
All material subject to strictly enforced copyright laws.
© 2014 World Oil. © 2014 Gulf Publishing Company.


text:
Train put back on the track
Engine righted day after being derailed by ice
|A crew works to get a derailed train back on the tracks in New Milford Thursday. Jack Coraggio/Republican-American
NEW MILFORD — More than a full day after a pile of ice on the tracks sent the engine of a Housatonic Railroad Company freight train off the rails and onto a snowy embankment, construction workers were still trying to right the problem Thursday.
Nobody was injured in the accident that occurred about 11 a.m. Wednesday near the Boardman Road crossing.
Read more of this story and more!
7-Day Subscribers have FREE access to everything on rep-am.com and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE to register and activate your access,.
Not a subscriber?
You can purchase a single-day subscription for only $0.75 to read this and access all of our content and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE purchase a single day subscription.
Become an electronic subscriber to the Republican-American for only $8 a month. CLICK HERE.
Follow Us
Post a reader commentWe encourage your feedback and dialog.
Please be civil and respectful.
If you're witty, to the point and quotable, your reader comments may also be included on the Around the Towns page of The Sunday Republican.
Readers must be registered and logged in to post comments on the site. Registration is free. Click Here to register.
A Subscription is not required to post comments only a Registration.
Log In
|Register / Forgotten Password?
More stories from Local
- Tough road for any new gun bills this session
- Breaking up the dam ice
- Mom tried to kill son to spare him 'doom'
- Voters OK more funds to care for seized dogs
- It's time to invest in summer
- Train put back on the track
- Burglar to learn his sentence today
- Technology, teaching take hit in Region 1
- Principal honored
- Great heart forever stilled


text:
The Ultimate Pumpkin Beer Guide
Maybe not in volume, but the divisive seasonal brew is currently blowing up. Here, our thoughts on the best (and worst) of the many ways to join in.
By Evan S. Benn
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Dashes of allspice and organic brown sugar give this Delaware-brewed pumpkin ale a caramel-sweet edge.


text:
Hotel Palazzo dal Borgo
|for more info visit the hotel web-site
Palazzo dal Borgo is an ancient historical building of Florence, a Medici's palace of XV century located in the architectural complex of the Ancient Officina Profumo Santa Maria Novella.
The rooms overlooking the Santa Maria Novella church and cloister, the secluted garden sorrounded by greenery and silence, the frescoes that decorate the ceilings of all ambiences make of Palazzo dal Borgo a 4 star hotel, unique and endowed with the most typical florentine charme.
The guests of Palazzo dal Borgo are the privileged spectators of the florentine beauties and they can enjoy the ambiences carefully perfected in all details accordingly with the made in Italy style, with a personal care typical of a family-run hotel. A philosophy easily perceivable also into the rooms.
The Palazzo dal Borgo boasts an excellent position, very close to the Santa Maria Novella church, only 10 minutes walking distance from Florence Cathedral and from Palazzo della Signoria; 250m away from Santa Maria Novella railway station and 300m from the Exhibition and Congress Centre of Florence.
- 34 rooms all different from each other: some rooms have poster bed, other are equipped with antique furnishings in florentine style. All provided with air conditioning, minibar, hairdryer, safe, direct telephones, free Wi-Fi internet connection, satellite TV with pay per view channels, tea&coffee facilities, laundry and ironing service.
- Non smoking rooms, disabled rooms and families rooms (triples and quadruples) are available.
- Services: full american buffet breakfast; free Wi-Fi internet access in all the common areas of the hotel, 24hr room service, free newspapers available at the reception, laundry and ironing service.
- Internet point.
- Pets are welcome!
- Discounted garage with valet service
- Free fitness centre at only 100m away from the hotel.
- Internal garden.
- Concierge service for booking museums, excursions, transferts, car rentals with driver, aircraft, theater and shows tickets, and much more.


text:
Tests find some protein supplements contain lead, cholesterol
Protein powders and shakes can boost an athlete's intake of a vital building block for muscle growth and repair. But a new report from ConsumerLab.com is warning consumers that some supplements it tested in a recent study contain less of the good stuff – protein – and more bad ingredients such as cholesterol and carbohydrates than are listed on the label.
ConsumerLab tests health and nutrition products for its membership community. In a recent test of 17 protein powders and drinks, 70 percent of those tested were accurately labeled but five had problems ranging from lead contamination to high levels of carbs, cholesterol and calories.
"Some protein powders come with unwanted surprises," Dr. Tod Cooperman, president of ConsumerLab, said in a company statement.


text:
Blancco Participates As Corporate Partner And Exhibitor At 5th FIC Event
ROUBAIX, France, January 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
As the supplier of the only certified data erasure software in France, Blancco supports the French International Forum of Cyber Security's fight against cybercrime
Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, will participate in the 5th International Forum on Cyber Security (FIC) in Grand Palais in Lille, France, on January 28 - 29, 2013. As the provider of the only certified data erasure software in France, Blancco will have a high profile at the event - hosting a booth and serving as a corporate partner with the French National Gendarmerie, which started the first edition of FIC in 2007.
"Our software is certified and recommended by the ANSSI (National Agency of IT systems), and it is the only data erasure software that is certified in France," said Yves Gheeraert, Country Manager, Blancco France. "We are pleased to participate in this important international event in Lille, a pioneering think tank in the fight against cybercrime."Blancco will also present a white paper on managing data erasure in the enterprise, and will give presentations on Blancco Mobile and other data erasure products - Blancco File and Blancco LUN. Blancco will highlight the importance of secure data erasure management at the FIC event which coincides with global Data Privacy Day on the 28th of January, a day stressing data privacy protection. Blancco supports the FIC mission to increase awareness about information security, and to enhance cooperation between public and private stakeholders in the fight against cybercrime. To register and set up a meeting with Blancco at FIC, go to http://campaign.blancco.com/fic-2013/ About Blancco
Select the service that is right for you!COMPARE ALL SERVICES
Action Alerts PLUSTry it NOW
Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
TheStreet Quant RatingsTry it NOW
Only $49.95/yr
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
- Upgrade/downgrade alerts
Stocks Under $10Try it NOW
David Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock AdvisorTry it NOW
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Real Money ProTry it NOW
All of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass Plus 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options ProfitsTry it NOW
Our options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV


text:
Sports downloads
Collapsible Wagon
www.Amazon.ca - Low prices and a huge selection. Qualified Orders Over $25 Ship Free.
Sports Folding Wagon Red
Pronto.com/Sports Folding Wagon Red - Find our Lowest Possible Price! Mac Sports Folding Wagon Red
Mac Sports
About.com/Mac Sports - Search for Mac Sports. Find Expert Advice on About.com.
Currently Browsing:
Filters: Shareware | Freeware | Demo | OpenSource | Other | All
No results for "All". Try another filter.


text:
Riso Bello Ready Risotto, Porcini Mushroom 2 2
Delicious Nothing can replace the flavor and consistency of true risotto, but when you are in a rush this is a great replacement. The whole family enjoys it and it really is quick and easy to make. November 29, 2011
Rissotto I bought another risotto bran from World Market and it was horrendous. I almost cancelled this order, however, I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this product. November 13, 2013
1-2 of 2