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A vote by Members of European Parliament (MEP) on new data protection laws has drawn outrage after they were accused of watering down the proposals to appease large corporations like Amazon, Google and BT.
The proposals for a new Data Protection Directive were first unveiled at the start of 2012 by the European Commission (EC) and are currently being debated through Parliament at a European level, with a view to becoming law by 2015.
In the latest stage of the process the ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) committee voted through the proposals but with significant changes. These included removing fines of two percent of turnover for data breaches and reducing the control consumers would have over their data.
This has drawn outrage from advocacy groups, including the Open Right's Group, who were in Brussels during the week to watch the events unfold.
"EU Parliament is succumbing to enormous pressure and misinformation from companies like Google and Amazon through to BT," said Peter Bradwell, from the organisation.
"The bottom line is that these companies collect information in incredible detail about us, but want to reduce the rights we have over that data."
He explained the changes included weakening the meaning of consent, narrowing the definition of personal information so certain types have less protection, and creating a loophole to allow companies to use data for purposes unrelated to the original collection.
"That would mean companies could pass information on to third parties, who could then use it for purposes unrelated to the originally collection so long as it is in their own 'legitimate interest'," he said.
"That completely undermines people's ability to control how their information is used."
BT defended its involvement, claiming it was necessary to ensure any changes to laws did not hinder innovation or harm businesses.
"As a multinational company, BT handles a large amount of personal data and we welcome the opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue on this draft EU Regulation - both directly and via our association with trade bodies such as the CBI," it said.
"We recognise that with technological development there is a need to update the existing law, but any changes must balance the need for innovation and growth with the rights of the individual - whilst avoiding the potential for crippling administration costs."
V3 contacted Amazon and Google for comment but had received no reply at time of publication.
Dan Worth is the news editor for V3 having first joined the site as a reporter in November 2009. He specialises in a raft of areas including fixed and mobile telecoms, data protection, social media and government IT. Before joining V3 Dan covered communications technology, data handling and resilience in the emergency services sector on the BAPCO Journal.
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January 19, 2009
QUÉBEC CITY – The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, has announced that the Canadian Coast Guard plans to establish a new lifeboat station at Kegaska, on the Lower North Shore.
Kegaska was chosen as the site for a new lifeboat station in a seven-stage selection process, which included a study of search and rescue coverage between Havre-Saint-Pierre and Blanc-Sablon. The assessment took into account the fishing activities that take place in the area as well as a variety of operational considerations. The Canadian Coast Guard will begin discussions with Kegaska officials and stakeholders in order to finalize plans for the station.
"Given the intensive commercial fishing activities and the pleasure boat and ship traffic that characterize the area, Kegaska is a strategic location for a Canadian Coast Guard lifeboat station," stated Minister Shea. "Furthermore, this will allow us to consolidate our coverage in this critical sector of the Gulf of St. Lawrence."
The CCGS Cap Percé, a state-of-the-art 14.7-metre vessel, will be assigned to the Kegaska station, joining the six lifeboats already present in the area: Havre-Saint-Pierre, Rivière-au-Renard and Cap-aux-Meules in Quebec; Shippagan in New Brunswick; and Lark Harbour and Port au Choix in Newfoundland.
The Canadian Coast Guard expects the new lifeboat station to be operational in 2009.
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Nascar owners respond to Brad Keselowski's comments
Defending Nascar Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski is one of the most opinionated drivers in the Nascar garage. He is not afraid to say what he thinks and believes. On Thursday, Keselowski accused Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing of stealing information by hiring former employees from his Penske Racing team and other Ford teams.
"…When that happens, that puts walls up between the camps because you are giving up more than one piece of information – you are giving up two companies' information – and trying to protect yourself against that, it forces you to put up walls" Keselowski said on Thursday, according to USA Today, MotorSportsTalk reports. "It doesn't necessarily lend itself to working together."
Keselowski claimed that Hendrick poached three employees from his team, which won the championship last year. He had worked for Hendrick in 2008 and 2009. Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick fired back at Keselowski's comments.
"The comments Brad reportedly made were misinformed," Hendrick said in a statement, according to USA Today Sports. "The truth is that we hired one tire changer, who was a backup for Penske and whose contract was up. We also brought over one mechanic from their Nationwide program and, when the Penske engine shop was closing, added a few of those people. What Brad left out was that his organization also hired one of our tire changers. All of this was above board and is part of doing business in a competitive environment. I take no issue with any of it, and I expect Roger would say the same."
"Brad misrepresents the facts and spends a lot of time making insinuations and accusations about other teams when he should be focused on his own program and competing at a high level. I hope he figures that out and begins representing himself and the sport with more class."
Hendrick is a friend of Keselowski's team owner Roger Penske. Team owner Joe Gibbs has also responded to the comments.
"We were surprised to read the recent comments and accusations made by Brad Keselowski. Clearly those comments are misguided and irresponsible. Brad's candor is well documented, but he would do well to only speak to subjects on which he is properly informed," Gibbs said in a statement according to USA Today Sports.
"Obviously NASCAR is a very competitive environment and we take our hiring processes seriously at JGR. The individual he referenced in his comments was working outside of the sport of NASCAR at the time we hired him."
"We have a great deal of respect for Roger Penske and his organization and I feel like I have always had a good personal relationship with Roger. We look forward to competing with Brad on the racetrack, but hope that he will use better judgment in the future before making such misinformed claims and accusations."
A bigger partnership between Penske Racing and Roush Fenway Racing has been discussed as Ford looks to improve its performance. Ford only has two wins this season, Carl Edwards at Phoenix and David Ragan at Talladega.
Keselowski is currently ninth in points and will start 16th in Sunday's race at Michigan.


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I have a 2002 envoy SLT and the exterior rear hatch light and the two rear tail lights stay on. This is after I have exited the vehicle, removed the key, insured the parking brake is off & no exterior light delay is set.I have locked/unlocked the vehicle using the key remote still no change. Set and and released the parking brake a few times to make sure it was not sticking and still these three rear lights stay on. All doors & rear hatch are securely closed still stay on. It is only the rear lights. Where do I look/ what do I do?
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Has anyone checked the stop light switch located on the upper part of the brake pedal, unplug it and see if the light go out
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Several years ago, my wife and I were searching for a new home to raise our ever-expanding family. We were living in Chicago, near Wrigley Field, and had renovated our home top to bottom – but it was small. Our first thought was to move to a nearby suburb, where homes and lots were a little bigger and where the schools offered more, as well.
About this time, my wife's Aunt Mary told us about a home in her northwest Chicago neighborhood that was going to go up for sale. The Edgebrook area of Chicago is a sturdy community with brick bungalows and Georgians with nice size lots, but I was not sold. I had spent most of my time building and renovating homes in the suburbs that we were considering and had a good feel for a few homes that would be great fixer-uppers. My wife said, Let's just go and look and see what the home is like.
We drove up to the home, which was still owned by the original owner, a widow who had built the home with her husband in 1941. Walking up to the yellow brick home, I could tell that is was very well maintained. We knocked on the door and Mrs. Lang, the owner, welcomed us in. As I entered, I closed the 2 1/4-inch-thick door behind me, and it closed with a solid "thunk."
I bent over immediately and whispered in my wife's ear, "This is the house." She quickly turned and said, "We haven't even seen it yet." But I knew.
As we toured the house I could see the great pride that Mrs. Lang had for her home. As we went about it, I looked at all the finishes. From the impressive front door to the interior trim, this home was built well with thick, tasteful finishes. The combination of the materials and design not only made the home look good but felt good as well.
Years ago I was given the advice that when you buy a home, look for one with charm. As a builder it is something I tried to bring into every project. Whether you are building a new home or adding on, spend some time to consider some of the things you will touch on a daily basis in that home. The front door is the first point of contact for you and your guests. Spend a little more on the thickness, the design, the hardware that goes into that feature.
The same is true for interior doors, door hardware, and the quality of the trim around it. And if there is a banister, make sure it is the right size, feels smooth to the touch, and feels sturdy as you either ascend or descend the stairs.
To me the feel of a home is just as important as the look.
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Journey of a Lifetime
November 25, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Sumayyah Meehan, Muslim Media News Service (MMNS) Middle East Correspondent
The journey to attend the Hajj pilgrimage is an essential pillar of Islam that all Muslims of means must perform at least once in a lifetime. Pilgrims from all over the world began to pour into the holy city of Makkah weeks ago with an estimated 2.5 million Muslims expected to perform the Hajj rituals this year.
The Hajj season has, for years, presented a host of difficulties for Muslims performing the sacred journey, which reveals the fleeting nature of the material world we live in. However, this year has revealed even more trials that pilgrims will have to cope with. The primary concern is, of course, the H1N1 virus. Before the pilgrimage has even commenced, 20 pilgrims have been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus while 4 people had died. Many of the pilgrims have been inoculated against the deadly H1N1 virus, however many have not. And recent scenes coming out of Makkah via satellite television show that only a handful of the masses are donning the infamous white surgical masks as a means of prevention. More than 20,000 medical personnel have been dispatched throughout the city and in the city of Medina to cope with H1N1 virus as well as other maladies that pilgrims may become afflicted with. Pilgrims arriving at the airport are being screened for H1N1 symptoms before they enter the Kingdom and the government has ordered a veritable army of doctors to be on duty around the clock.
This Hajj season also sees renewed tensions erupting between the Saudi Arabian government and the Iranian government over the way the latter perceives its pilgrims have been discriminated against during past pilgrimages. The war of words between both governments exploded recently when Iran's Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei said, "Such acts are against the unity of Muslims and contribute to the goals and wishes of the US and foreign intelligence services. The Saudi government should fulfill its duty in confronting these acts." To which the Saudi Arabian government retorted, "The kingdom does not permit any party to disrupt the security of the pilgrims or to attempt to divide the ranks of Muslims." It is a very really concern this hajj season that sectarian violence could break out during Islam's most holy occasion. More than 100,000 security personnel have been dispatched to maintain order and keep the pilgrims safe.
The current hajj season also marks the unveiling of a newly built bridge that will help diversify the traffic at one of the most important areas of the Hajj – the Jamarat or ritual 'Stoning of the Devil'. This area is the most highly congested and where stampedes have occurred in the past killing pilgrims. The most horrific stampede occurred in 2006 when 364 pilgrims were crushed to death and scores more were maimed or injured. The 5-storey walkway is over 3,000 feet long and over 260 feet wide. It was built at a cost of over $1 billion and the Saudi government hopes that it will facilitate pilgrims as a safe passageway while simultaneously assisting them in fulfilling a Hajj rite.
And as if the dark cloud looming over this year's hajj could not get any bigger, this year also marks the 30th anniversary of a coup by extremists who seized the Grand Mosque in a stunning act of aggression that sent shockwaves reverberating around the world. Saudi Arabian and French security personnel eventually stormed the mosque in a bloody battle that cost hundreds of lives.
Saudi Arabia Improves Hajj Security, Bans Protests
November 25, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
Louisville Democrat Examiner, Timothy Morgan
On November 25-29, the holy pilgrimage to Mecca of the Hajj begins in the Islamic world. The Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and a moral obligation under the religion for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford the journey must do so at least once in their lifetime.
The Hajj is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, with 2.5 million Muslims expected to make the trip this year.
With such a large movement of people, the Saudi government has issued warnings that all protesting during the Hajj is banned. The government has also stepped-up security, with more than 100,000 Saudi military deployed during the pilgrimage.
While the Saudi Arabian security forces assert that they do not expect any troubles, the interior ministry official in charge of security, Gen Mansour al-Turki, said that "We will not allow any actions that might disturb any other pilgrims, or affect their safety."
In 1987, 402 people were killed when troops broke up a protest by Shia pilgrims. This year is also the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the Great Mosque in Mecca, home of the Kaaba and Islam's holiest site, by Sunni extremists.
The Kaaba is a cuboidal building in the center of the Great Mosque in Mecca that pre-dates Islam and is the holiest site in all of Islam. Muslim beliefs say that the original building on the site was built by Abraham. Thus, a mosque was built around the site and all Muslims, regardless of their location, must face the Kaaba during daily prayers, as well as take part in the Hajj if able.
Last month Iran's President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, warned that it would take "appropriate measures" if its citizens faced restrictions. Ayatollah Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, called for the Shia to show that they were dealing with challenges to their unity.
Thus, the Saudi government has responded by both warning Iran not to abuse the Hajj for political purposes, and by the ban on protests.
Authorities are also hoping to prevent a repeat of the deadly stampedes, such as in 2006 when 364 people were killed, that have afflicted the Hajj. In response, the Saudi Government has recently finished the rebuilding of the Jamarat Bridge at Mina, the 950m (3,135ft) long, 80m (260ft) wide five-story pedestrian walkway, which cost $1.2bn, and that authorities hope will prevent overcrowding.
Muslim 500 – A Listing of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World
November 17, 2009 by TMO · 12 Comments
By Adil James, MMNS
A fascinating new book has just been issued by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center (in Jordan) in concert with Georgetown's Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding.
The book lists the 500 most influential people in the Muslim world, breaking the people into several distinct categories, scholarly, political, administrative, lineage, preachers, women, youth, philanthropy, development, science and technology, arts and culture, media, and radicals.
Before this breakdown begins however, the absolute most influential 50 people are listed, starting with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. The top 50 fit into 6 broad categories as follows: 12 are political leaders (kings, generals, presidents), 4 are spiritual leaders (Sufi shaykhs), 14 are national or international religious authorities, 3 are "preachers," 6 are high-level scholars, 11 are leaders of movements or organizations.
The 500 appear to have been chosen largely in terms of their overt influence, however the top 50 have been chosen and perhaps listed in a "politically correct" order designed not to cause offense. For example, the first person listed is the Sunni political leader of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah. The second person listed is the head of the largest Shi'a power, Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei. As these are not the two Muslim countries with the largest populations, and do not even represent the two countries with the most spiritual or religious relevance (Saudi Arabia yes, Iran no) therefore clearly the decision of spots one or two appears to have been motivated by a sense of political correctness.
In total 72 Americans are among the 500 most influential Muslims, a disproportionately strong showing, but only one among the top 50. Sheikh Hamza Yusuf Hanson of Zaytuna Institute is listed surprisingly at number 38. The world leader of the Naqshbandi Haqqani Sufi order, however, Sheikh Nazim al Haqqani, with millions of followers worldwide, spiritual adviser to kings, presidents, doctors, lawyers, professors and others across the spectrum of profession, race, and ethnicity on seven continents, is listed at number 49. While Sheikh Hamza Yusuf has successfully built the Zaytuna Institute, his influence is confined mostly to American academia, scholars and students. Surprisingly, Khaled Mashaal, leader of Hamas, (at number 34) is listed before any American Muslim.
It seems strange that Yusuf is the only American listed in the top 50. Especially when Rep. Keith Ellison (D-5-MN), Tariq Ramadan and Ingrid Mattson are listed among the "honorable mentions" in the book ("honorable mentions" were almost among the top 50 but not quite—they are still listed among the 500). Ingrid Mattson alone is likely more influential than Hamza Yusuf Hanson, for instance. Not to mention Rep. Keith Ellison. Even the Nobel prize winner Mohammad Yunus is listed only among the honorable mentions.
Sheikh Hisham Kabbani in the USA is listed among the most influential scholars in the Muslim world, and his relative Mohammad Rashid Qabbani, the Grand Mufti of Lebanon and its leading Sunni scholar, is also among the most influential scholars. The Shi'a marja Ayatullah Sayeed Mohammad Fadlallah is the other listed scholar for Lebanon.
The 18 prominent American Muslims in the Scholars section of the book also include Yusuf Estes, Sulayman Nyang, Muzammil Siddiqui, Sherman Jackson, Zaid Shakir, and Nuh Keller. Two Americans are listed as Political figures in North America. Nine Americans are listed as Administrative leaders, including Siraj Wahhaj—surprising to list him as an administrative leader rather than a preacher. One Canadian is listed under the Lineage section, namely Jamal Badawi, but no Americans. Under the Women heading appear six very recognizable names, perhaps most recognizable among them Ingrid Mattson, the controversial Amina Wadud, and the extremely influential Dalia Mogahed (who wrote the perhaps watershed work Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think.) Two Americans are listed in the Youth category. Under the Philanthropy category is listed one person, Dr. Tariq Cheema, co-founder of the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists. 13 Americans are listed under Development, including strangely the boxer Mohammad Ali. Four Americans are listed under Science and Technology, perhaps most recognizably Dr. Mehmed Oz, who frequently appears on morning television to help explain medical situations to people, and who shows an interest in the overlap between traditional medicine and spirituality. Seven Americans are listed under Arts and Culture, including the notable actors Mos Def and Dave Chappelle, also the calligrapher Mohammad Zakaria. Nine Americans are listed in the Media section, including Fareed Zakaria and the filmmaker Michael Wolfe.
The book's appendices comprehensively list populations of Muslims in nations worldwide, and its introduction gives a snapshot view of different ideological movements within the Muslim world, breaking down clearly distinctions between traditional Islam and recent radical innovations.
People who are themselves prominent scholars contributed to or edited the book, including of course Georgetown University's Professor John Esposito and Professor Ibrahim Kalin. Ed Marques and Usra Ghazi also edited and prepared the book. The book lists as consultants Dr. Hamza Abed al Karim Hammad, and Siti Sarah Muwahidah, with thanks to other contributors.
The entire book is available online (here: http://www.rissc.jo/muslim500v-1L.pdf) and we hope that it will be available for sale soon inside the United States. Currently it is not available.
To encourage the printing and release of the book in the United States you can contact Georgetown's Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at email@example.com, or by phone at 202-687-8375.
Iran: Rafsanjani Poised to Outflank Supreme Leader Khamenei
June 27, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
Former Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani shown here voting with reform leader former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami.
(Photo: Amir Kholoosi / ISNA)
Looking past their fiery rhetoric and apparent determination to cling to power using all available means, Iran's hardliners are not a confident bunch. While hardliners still believe they possess enough force to stifle popular protests, they are worried that they are losing a behind-the-scenes battle within Iran's religious establishment.
A source familiar with the thinking of decision-makers in state agencies that have strong ties to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said there is a sense among hardliners that a shoe is about to drop. Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – Iran's savviest political operator and an arch-enemy of Ayatollah Khamenei's – has kept out of the public spotlight since the rigged June 12 presidential election triggered the political crisis. The widespread belief is that Rafsanjani has been in the holy city of Qom, working to assemble a religious and political coalition to topple the supreme leader and Pres. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
"There is great apprehension among people in the supreme leader's [camp] about what Rafsanjani may pull," said a source in Tehran who is familiar with hardliner thinking. "They [the supreme leader and his supporters] are much more concerned about Rafsanjani than the mass movement on the streets."
Ayatollah Khamenei now has a very big image problem among influential Shi'a clergymen. Over the course of the political crisis, stretching back to the days leading up to the election, Rafsanjani has succeeded in knocking the supreme leader off his pedestal by revealing Ayatollah Khamenei to be a political partisan rather than an above-the-fray spiritual leader. In other words, the supreme leader has become a divider, not a uniter.
Now that Ayatollah Khamenei has become inexorably connected to Ahmadinejad's power grab, many clerics are coming around to the idea that the current system needs to be changed. Among those who are now believed to be arrayed against Ayatollah Khamenei is Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shi'a cleric in neighboring Iraq. Rafsanjani is known to have met with Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani's representative in Iran, Javad Shahrestani.
A reformist website, Rooyeh, reported that Rafsanjani already had the support of nearly a majority of the Assembly of Experts, a body that constitutionally has the power to remove Ayatollah Khamenei. The report also indicated that Rafsanjani's lobbying efforts were continuing to bring more clerics over to his side. Rafsanjani's aim, the website added, is the establishment of a leadership council, comprising of three or more top religious leaders, to replace the institution of supreme leader. Shortly after it posted the report on Rafsanjani's efforts to establish a new collective leadership, government officials pulled the plug on Rooyeh.
Meanwhile, the Al-Arabiya satellite television news channel reported that a "high-ranking" source in Qom confirmed that Rafsanjani has garnered enough support to remove Ayatollah Khamenei, but an announcement is being delayed amid differences on what or who should replace the supreme leader. Some top clerics reportedly want to maintain the post of supreme leader, albeit with someone other than Ayatollah Khamenei occupying the post, while others support the collective leadership approach.
To a certain degree, hardliners now find themselves caught in a cycle of doom: they must crack down on protesters if they are to have any chance of retaining power, but doing so only causes more and more clerics to align against them.
Security forces broke up a small street protest on June 22 involving roughly a thousand demonstrators who had gathered to mourn the victims of the government crackdown two days before. Also on June 22, a statement issued in the name of the Revolutionary Guards demanded that protesters immediately stop "sabotage and rioting activities," and threatened to unleash "revolutionary confrontation" against anyone who took to the streets.
Such a showdown could come later this week. One of the country's highest-ranking clerics, Grand Ayatollah Hussein-Ali Montazeri has declared three days of mourning for those who have died in street protests. Grand Ayatollah Montazeri's declaration could bring thousands of Tehran residents back out into the streets starting on June 24.
Meanwhile, the Guardian Council, an unelected state body with election oversight responsibilities, announced June 21 that it had found numerous irregularities connected with the June 12 presidential vote. A council spokesman, for example, admitted that the number of votes cast in 50 cities throughout the country exceeded the number of registered voters in those locations. The Guardian Council indicated that there may be as many as 3 million suspect ballots, but stressed the suspected cases of fraud were not such that it could have influenced the outcome of the vote. [For background see the Eurasia Insight archive]. Ayatollah Khamenei has repeatedly characterized the election as a "divine assessment" of Ahmadinejad's popularity.
An election analysis released by the London-based Chatham House appeared to confirm that the official results, in which Ahmadinejad was said to have won with nearly two-thirds of the vote, could only have been achieved with massive vote-rigging. The report was based on voting patterns from previous national elections, and on a 2006 census.
"In a third of all provinces, the official results would require that Ahmadinejad took not only all former conservative voters, all centrist voters and all new voters, but also up to 44% of former reformist voters, despite a decade of conflict between these two groups," said the report, which was prepared with the help of the Institute of Iranian Studies at the University of St. Andrews. The report also used statistical arguments to dispute the notion that Ahmadinejad was popular in rural areas of Iran. "That the countryside always votes conservative is a myth," the report said.


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Klingon Chancellor Martok, under his Earth name of John Hertzler, has been elected to the Ulysses Town Board in Tompkins County, near Ithaca.
Hertzler, an adjunct professor at Cornell University's film and theater department, has the distinction of being one of only four actors to play seven different characters on the various "Star Trek" incarnations. A working actor, he has also appeared in numerous other television series, and is slated to appear in the upcoming film, Star Trek: Anaxar, which begins production in 2014.


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AEGON Delivers Strong Earnings Growth And Increased Value Of New Business
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Aegon's underlying earnings before tax increased 31% to EUR 472 million in the third quarter of 2012. This is the result of business growth, a strong delivery on cost reduction programs, favorable markets and currency movements. Earnings included a positive effect of EUR 17 million, as one-time provision releases of EUR 39 million were partly offset by the negative effect of customer behavior assumption updates of EUR 22 million.
Underlying earnings from the Americas rose to EUR 344 million. The 12% increase compared to the third quarter of 2011 is due to underlying growth in the business, and a strengthening of the US dollar against the euro offset by the non-recurrence of favorable items last year. Earnings in the third quarter also included a one-time benefit from changes in post-retirement benefit plans of EUR 27 million, while the net negative impact of assumption changes amounted to EUR 29 million.
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The deafening roar of rotors is forcing some folks to make their voices heard over the heavy helicopter traffic above Governors Island.
"They're flying right over the island which makes it difficult to have a conversation much less enjoy a picnic or a concert out there," said Rob Pirani, the director of the Governors Island Alliance.
He says the air tour helicopters that take off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport are supposed to be flying over the water. Instead, they're flying over the island. Pirani says choppers that cut across like that are in violation of a 2010 city rule created by the Economic Development Corporation that bans tourist flights over land.
The problem is that the EDC says only the FAA can enforce it.
While we wait to hear back from the FAA, the noise is a nightmare for those who make the dreamy day trip.
"People love Governors Island because it is such a tranquil spot, just 5 minutes from the city but unfortunately at times there's just a near constant drone of helicopters and it just ruins that tranquility," said Pirani.
While no one actually lives on the island, Pirani says, it serves as a refuge for city residents. Some say, the buzz from the helicopters holds that peace hostage for up to a full minute at a time during which visitors touring the national park there have to plug their ears.
That is why people like Pirani reached out to US Representative Nadler and State Senator Squadron.
In a statement Thursday, Congressman Nadler told PIX 11, that he has "long urged the FAA to implement an air tour management plan for helicopters over Governors Island and other local National Parks, as is mandated by Congress. Unfortunately, [he says,] the FAA has dragged its feet."
"It is really a federal responsibility but the hope is that between our representatives in Congress and the tour operators themselves, a solution can be found that works for everybody," said Pirani.
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Guard A Heart Was Honored As The Charity Of Choice For Fashion Destination Group's "Sail In Style" Yacht Event On September 29, 2012
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Guard a Heart, a non-profit foundation committed to raising awareness about Heart Disease prevention, was honored as the charity of choice for Fashion Destination's " Sail In Style" annual VIP event on September 29, 2012.
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The evening yacht excursion featured fabulous high fashions, great food, live entertainment and celebrity appearances aboard Pacific Avalon's Majestic Yacht. Actress Maria Menounos and co-anchor of Extra attended the event and Gretchen Rossi, OC Real Housewife, showcased her handbag collection along with the premier of GENLUX OC Magazine's Fall issue. The winner of the Mermaid Model Search was revealed and performing artist Aria Johnson entertained the crowed with her pop vocal stylings, along with teen singing sensation Savannah Robinson who captured the audience with her incredible vocal performance. The third deck of the ship served as a designer runway fashion show with one-of-a-kind designs ranging from fabulous swimwear to elegant evening attire by Marisa Kenson, Rachel Roy, LUXE by Lisa Vogel, Claire Farwell London, Thai Nguyen, and Nicole Richie (Macy's Collection). Images of the evening's festivities were captured by Tony Lattimore Photography.
A portion of the evening's proceeds went to benefit Guard a Heart Foundation to support their " Know Your Risk, Inspire Life" campaign, raising awareness for Heart Disease prevention and education. Through their numerous events this year they have raised awareness for Heart Disease and empowered individuals to take charge of their health. Because of their efforts, hundreds of people now know their heart score and many individuals have been identified with a high cardiac risk but can now make lifestyle modifications to mitigate the chance of an actual event."It was our great pleasure to honor Guard a Heart at this event which raises awareness for heart health. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death and it is preventable about 80% of the time," commented Marisa Kenson, Founder of Fashion Destination. "We are proud to support organizations like Guard a Heart which continue to combat the devastating impact of Heart Disease through education and awareness. About Guard a Heart Guard a Heart is a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness of Heart Disease prevention by spreading the word to guard your heart and save your life. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. If individuals know their risk and take the necessary steps, the good news is that most cardiovascular disease is preventable. Although Heart Disease is typically diagnosed in adulthood, its roots are often found in childhood. Compelling research has shown that plaque buildup in the arterial walls begins very early in life and progresses through increasing degrees of atherosclerosis. Intervention strategies and healthy lifestyle changes to reduce Heart Disease risk should begin early when reversal of the process is easier, not later in life when the disease is more fully developed. Guard a Heart provides assistance for individuals who are unable to pay for cardiac risk assessments. Please visit www.guardaheart.org for more information. About Fashion Destination: The Fashion Destination Group TM has a vision to help the world discover and access the amazing fashion talent, knowledge and "buying power" across all areas related to fashion/retail/apparel. As a fashion industry promotion group, its core purpose is to showcase and support fashion entrepreneurs, retailers, brand name designers, students and businesses in the community. The Fashion Destination Group is dedicated to charitable giving through FASHION GIVES TM a 501(c)(3) that supports a variety of causes for all events. For media inquiries, please contact: Dina Scaglione (949) 910-9401 email@example.com SOURCE Guard a Heart
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Ovarian cyst - Treating ovarian cysts
In most cases, ovarian cysts disappear on their own without the need for treatment.
If you have an ovarian cyst, whether it needs to be treated will depend on:
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- whether you have any symptoms
- whether you have had the menopause (post-menopausal women have a slightly higher risk of developing ovarian cancer)
Watchful waiting
In most cases, a policy of "watchful waiting" is recommended, where you receive no immediate treatment. This is because most cysts disappear after a few weeks without the need for treatment. A follow-up ultrasound scan will help confirm whether this is the case.
Because of the slightly increased risk of post-menopausal women developing ovarian cancer, regular ultrasound scans and blood tests are usually recommended until the cyst disappears.
Large ovarian cysts or cysts that are causing symptoms will usually need to be removed.
Doctors sometimes recommend removing cysts even when they are not causing symptoms. This is because it is not always possible to tell what type of cyst it is without closely examining it under a microscope. Removing the cyst also significantly reduces the risk of it becoming cancerous later on.
There are two types of surgery that can be used to remove ovarian cysts. They are:
- a laparoscopy
- a laparotomy
Both procedures are usually carried out under general anaesthetic (medication used to provide pain relief during surgery).
Smaller cysts can sometimes be removed using a procedure known as a laparoscopy. This is a type of keyhole surgery where small cuts are made in your lower abdomen and gas is blown into the pelvis to lift the wall of your abdomen away from the organs inside.
A laparoscope, which is a small, tube-shaped microscope with a light on the end, will be passed into your abdomen so the surgeon can see your internal organs. Using tiny surgical tools, the surgeon will remove the cyst through the small cut in your skin.
After the cyst has been removed, the cuts will be closed using dissolvable stitches. Depending on the type and size of cyst, the operation usually takes about an hour. Most women are able to go home later on the same day or the following day.
A laparoscopy is the preferred surgical method because it causes less pain and allows you to resume normal activity sooner.
If there is a chance that your cyst is cancerous, a more invasive procedure called a laparotomy may be recommended.
During a laparotomy, a larger cut will be made to give the surgeon better access to the cyst. Depending on the size of the cyst, this may be along your bikini line or in the midline of your tummy.
The whole cyst and ovary will be removed so that it can be sent to a laboratory to check whether it is cancerous. Stitches or staples will be used to close the incision.
After the procedure, you will have a catheter (a tube in your bladder to drain urine) and a drip. You may need to stay in hospital for a few days after the procedure.
Your fertility
If only one of your ovaries is removed, your remaining ovary will continue to function normally if you are pre-menopausal. It will release hormones and eggs as usual, which means that your health and fertility should be unaffected, although your fertility may be slightly reduced.
If both of your ovaries need to be removed, this will trigger an early menopause (if you have not already reached the menopause). However, it may still be possible to have a baby by having a donated egg implanted into your womb. This will need to be discussed with specialists at a centre that specialises in assisted reproduction techniques.
Your surgeon will try to preserve as much of your reproductive system as possible. For example, it may be possible to preserve your ovary and fallopian tube (the tube where the egg passes), which will have a minimal effect on your fertility. This procedure is known as an ovarian cystectomy.
Following an ovarian cystectomy, you may be able to return to work within two weeks. However, if the cyst is very large and the whole tube covers the ovary or there are concerns about the nature of the cyst, the whole tube and ovary may need to be removed.
In this case, your recovery may still only be two weeks if the procedure is carried out laparoscopically. If an "open" approach is used, such as a laparotomy, your recovery may take six to eight weeks.
The results may take three to four weeks to come back. A plan for further management will either be sent to you by your consultant through the post or a follow-up hospital appointment may be arranged.
Cancer treatment
If laboratory results show that the cyst is cancerous, both of your ovaries, your womb (uterus) and some of the surrounding tissue may need to be removed.
Again, this would trigger an early menopause and mean that you would be infertile.
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History is not completely certain regarding the social status of Egyptian women during the early dynastic period, but during the First and Second Intermediate periods and on into the New Kingdom and certainly during the Ptolemaic Period, Egyptians had a unique attitude about women.
Not only were they responsible for the nurture and admonition of children but they could also work at a trade, own and operate a business, inherit property, and come out well in a divorce proceedings.
There was no male superiority in the sense that it existed later on in history.
There were female religious leaders in the priesthood, but in this instance they were not equal to the men. Only a pharaoh could be a man until even this concept was eventually overturned.
Women were trained in medicine as well as in other highly skilled endeavors.
This diminished during the late dynastic period but reappeared during the reign of the Greek rulers, Both Ptolemy I and II put the portrait of their wives on the coins. By the time of Cleopatra VII, the queen was very powerful internationally. She did not set herself up as a pharaoh, however.
With the fall of Cleopatra, the role of woman receded markedly. It remained diminished and virtually subservient until the 20th century. It was not until the end of the Second World War that married woman in Britain could have their own passport. Prior to this time, the names of wives and children were a part of the father's passport. We must travel back two thousand years to find equality for both men and women.
Through modern history, there were times of a strong patriarchal society when the sun was worshiped and times when there was a matriarchal society when the moon was worshiped. During much of Egyptian history there was both worship of the moon and worship of the sun as well giving rise to both matriarchal and patriarchal societies. For the most part, both the sun, Ra, and the moon, Konsu were a vital part of the religion of ancient Egypt. It might be that the objection to Amenhotep IV was to worship only the sun disk at the expense of the moon god. Much of the traditional Egyptian society rejected this new concept and wanted a balance between the sun and the moon. For whatever the reason, the high status of women in ancient Egypt has only been duplicated in the western world in the 20th century.
In ancient Egypt, women could buy jewelry and fine linens. Some women of the working class even became prosperous. Throughout the new kingdom, and continuing on until the Greek rule of Egypt, women were often extremely important. In the middle of the 16th century BC, one of the most important people to appear on the Egyptian scene was a woman. Her name was Hatshepsut. She came to power during a very critical time in Egyptian history. For many years Egypt was ruled by foreigners, people who conquered Egypt and attempted to destroy many aspects of Egyptian society which were considered to be of great importance. In 1633 BC, a strong leader emerged by the name of Thoth Moses I and drove out these people whom we now refer to as the Hyksos. Egypt was once more restored to its glory and like any juxtaposition after a major over. throw, there was a scrambling for power. Hatshepsut was caught up in this and because of her abilities, was ultimately able to become pharaoh. One can very quickly envision this as a formidable task for a woman in ancient times, but Hatshepsut was a formidable person. She was a builder, she directed expositions, she built ships, she enlarged the army, and she presented Egypt to the known world at that time as a major player.
She also utilized the services of other skilled women in various governmental capacities. At her death, Thoth Moses III was able to build on the strong foundation of Egyptian society created by Hatshepsut and to further enlarge the scope .of Egypt on the world scene.
By 1500 BC, his great grandson Amenhotep III continued to advance the cause of Egypt and to provide for its people a better life than they had ever known in the past. During this time, several women of great talent appeared and were able to make many contributions His queen, was named Tiye. She was perhaps the first in this hierarchy of counselors to the king. She is referred to as the Great Royal Wife, a title that had not been used in the past. It is believed that she molded the pharaoh's thinking in matters of state, in matters of religion and provided him with strong support.
It was during this time that another famous and important woman appeared. Her name was Nefertiti and she became the wife of the son of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye. The man was also known in history as Amenhotep IV. and later as Ankenaten. We are now being told that Nefertiti may have been a more powerful and influential person than her husband.
The status of women in ancient Egyptian society was of such importance that right to the crown itself passed through the royal women and not the men. The daughters of kings were all important.


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We camped here for the Easter weekend. We just wanted to get away, relax, and do some fishing. Having never been to Palacios before, we did not know what to expect. The town is very 'homey'; we loved it. The RV park was more than we anticipated. We were on the bay side and it was wonderful! We just walked outside and fished at our 'backdoor'. The marina/dock is on the other side of the park and you can fish there, too. Even if you don't fish, you can just sit and look at the water; it is so relaxing. The staff is great and the other campers were great. The sites are level and larger than most. We had a wonderful time and are already planning our next trip there. - Linjoy
Arrived without reservations, and was a little concerned, but the very helpful staff got us a spot on the ocean for one night (all we wanted anyway). Had to drop our car hauler trailer, but the spot is 30 feet from our coach, so no problem. Free Wi-Fi and it works great! Level spot: all gravel with some grass, but nicely maintained. Nice laundry, also. Would stay here again. - chockwald
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This park is still run-down looking. We have been coming here for years and it hasn't changed at all. Promises are made to grade the streets and to add more concrete pads but nothing has been done. Nice quiet little park and the staff is helpful but it's time that someone takes some pride in this park. - jayc
Park is getting a run down look. Dust from the unpaved roads, boat repair noise and paint in the air is a real problem. Wi-Fi is very slow, I imagine this is because it is not secured and most of the businesses around use it, also. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Bathrooms are exceptionally clean and fresh. Overall, good park, just run down, heard many complaints about run down marina. At times it looked like the boats were dumping their black tanks in the water and it backs up in the inner corners of the marina. - annhack
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Wasn't Murdoch trying to become a US citizen at the time TV Nation aired? Could be relevent: "see, I'm not some rabid right winger, look what I put on the air!"
Your mental health thanks you. That show, even five minutes of it, gives one a cautious view of the whole network, and its agenda.
I think we can all agree, though, about Morning Joe.
I think they'd have to fire Shulz; if anything he seems more fired up since KO left. Hope it stays that way. He and Dylan, to give credit where do, focus each show on the class warfare being made against the working class, where the focus belongs.
Whenever they get substitutes, the focus shifts. Hayes is one offender, the other is the one whose name escapes me. Subs for Dylan. A true Asshole.
Noticed, like you, how the focus was being drawn away from things of real importance and onto Glen Beck. That's a classic propaganda ploy using one of "our own."
Yes, it has gone way past the point of reasonable critique, and into the realm of obsessive, rote and strange.
My take on it was that it was a Stewart-esque ratings grab. Fire up the punters while drawing in enraged right wing viewers, that sort of thing. Using John's time-tested formula of.
But if you're correct…troubling to say the least. Do you think this Beck-obsessiveness has ramped up in the months since the Comcast deal was imminent?
The right is so good at this sort of shit, aren't they? Trojan horses, false flags…Much better than we are; we're too clever by half.
Margaret, since you're the F-14 expert in residence…what became of Iran's trove of those aircraft? Is it even conceivable that they'd be able to keep some of them flying after all these years?
Good point, you don't even have to watch Fox to know what's going on there. You get a recap nightly on MSNBC, and on everyone's show it seems.
Sure, but they can, even with rifles, fire out the door with enough rounds to kill and maim lots of unarmed civilians.
Ed is stepping up, tho. At least MS-Comcast-NBC has him.
Ahhh, the source of your Huey ambivalence?
Bell claims the new version has a lot more power for "high and hot" operations.
Muammar only wanted the best! (He also has Chinooks!).
The last line of which alludes to the aircraft being capable of supporting a .50.
I was following up from my earlier post, offering a graphic to show that this is a robust military aircraft. What I was disputing in your post was the mention of lighter helicopters that the Huey II.
Merely "turning people into hamburger" with the lighter machine gun is bad enough, I would argue.
It did prove my point. For the love of Jayzus please read my posts. My point had nothing to do with a specific caliber of machine gun. You brought that up.
And please, I'm not pissed off and I hope you are not either. This is like a dumb argument in a bar, and a side issue of what we'd both agree is a horrifying series of events. I'm sure we're in total agreement on who the scumbags are in this case.
I agree with you. Not just the CIA, but all the other intelligence agencies, as well as the many oil and gas business types that have been snuggling up to Gaddafi over the years.
One of them told me, in 2004, that US companies had nothing to worry about doing deals with Libya, as they would "keep things from getting out of hand." It was clear that this was the sort of security measures he was talking about.
The only person who even mentioned a .50 was the gentleman. Please read my posts if you want confirmation. I said that those helos were capable of mounting door guns and other weapons capable of killing civilians.
The gentlemen then came on, bringing up .50s and light helos that are not even in the Libyan inventory. Not even part of the discussion. The type and makes of helos that ARE in the Libyan inventory were well documented on this thread at that point.
So, I said "pointlessly argumentative." Sorry to the board and the poster if that was excessively disagreeable.
Edited by Moderator. Disagree without being disagreeable~~~
Now that you've redacted it looks like I said something rude and nasty, lol.
Maybe they are pushing for it behind the scenes. Going live on CNN pushing for something that needs finessing is a sure fire way to get the Chinese and the Russians to dig in their heels.
Of course, they could also just be spineless, amoral scumbags. We'll see.
Notice the machine gun hanging out the crew chief's door?
Is it capable of killing lots of civilians on the ground, Mr. ~~~Edited by Moderator. Disagree without being disagreeable~~~ Yes? Then you've made my point.
Wouldn't have the votes on the UNSC.
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Spoke Larry Kudlow of CNBC's "Kudlow Report," along with Ambassador Marc Ginsburg, in re the Gaza crisis. My information is that Hamas is boasting of its success the last five days, because delegations of state dignitaries from Egypt, Turkey and today Iraq have traveled to Gaza City in sympathy. Also Hamas has fired several Fajr-5s toward Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and nothing final has happened to shut Hamas down. My information is that Mohammed Morsi of Cairo is the big winner, because he is seen as a peacemaker. The new Triple Alliance is Cairo and Ankara and Tehran, with Doha serving a supplementary role. Tehran can turn on and off its provocation. John Bolton reminds me that Israel only has one IAF, and it cannot deal with Iran at the same time Hamas in Gaza and Hizballah in Lebanon are firing rockets. The Gaza episode is a victory for Hamas, and a strange stalemate for Israel. Yes, POTUS Obama holds Jerusalem back. Yes, POTUS Obama sides with the Arab Spring strongmen of Morsi, Erdogan, Hamad of Qatar. However the long game is the ability of Tehran to project power through proxies. I am told that Tehran is demanding a major gift from Obama in exchange for agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. Will StateSec Clinton provide Tehran what it wants? Unknown. Will Hamas accept a ceasefire? Likely. Will Morsi intercept the new Iranian convoy of rockets headed for Gaza? Not.
In Beersheba, Israel, a home took a direct rocket hit Tuesday


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Very Good Recipes of Pasta from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
There are 21 Pasta recipes on the blog Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen. (2272 on all the blogs)
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One-Pot Mexican Chicken Pasta #WeekdaySupper By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 12/10/14 06:00 Preparation: 10 min - Cooking: 20 min A hearty w eekday meal doesn't have to take forever to make, or come out of a box. This One-Pot Mexican Chicken Pasta i s hearty and bursting with all of your favorite M e xican flavors, plus it will be done and on your table in 30 minutes. W ith the added... Add to my recipe book
Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Copycat By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 10/25/14 07:53 Preparation: 15 min - Cooking: 35 min Since I moved to Washington I rarely go out to dinner. A) Because I am a food blogger and would rather make a dish VS pay for it (Although getting out of the kitchen once in a while is a must) B) Because I live in a teeny tiny town with very few options,... Add to my recipe book
Pasta with Spicy Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto #WeekdaySupper By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 09/22/14 06:00 Cooking: 15 min Your Weekday Suppers don't have to be difficult or boring. This pasta dish is on the table in no time and will fill you up PLUS please your taste buds! Pesto has become a bit of a touchy subject at my house lately. I am, and always have been, a HUGE fan... Add to my recipe book
Pasta Bake - Pasta al Forno #SecretRecipeClub By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 09/15/14 06:00 Preparation: 20 min - Cooking: 1h15 I was sooooo excited when I got my Secret Recipe Club assignment for this month! I was assigned Manu's Menu and I have known Manuela, as a fellow food blogger, for several years now. She is such a sweetheart and makes the most amazing food!! Every time... Add to my recipe book
Elote (Mexican Street Corn) Pasta Salad By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 09/09/14 09:00 Preparation: 15 min - Cooking: 25 min Ohhh my darling Summer. Please don't go! I will miss your tomatoes and sweet corn so!! Is it just me, or does anyone else find that the closer it comes to end of Summer, the more your gorge yourself on all of the fabulous fresh produce you will not have... Add to my recipe book
Greek Turkey Pasta Salad By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 11/19/13 22:58 Do you ever find yourself a bit shell shocked after Thanksgiving is all said an done? You know, you wake up on Friday and open your refrigerator door. Only to be welcomed by an overwhelming amount of leftover turkey, stuffing, and sweet potato casserole!... Add to my recipe book
Breakfast Pasta aka Pasta Carbonara By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 02/26/13 20:35 I am not a big breakfast fan. At least not of the time frame that breakfast is supposed to be eaten in. I am more of a brunch kind of girl. My kids grew up with Cherrios and Mini Wheats through the week. But on the weekends I loved to cook up something... Add to my recipe book
Pasta with Sausage, Fennel, and Onions By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 02/21/13 18:00 This was (again) one of those meals that was born from what I like to refer to as "Ingredient Roulette". I take several ingredients from my fridge and pantry and kind of do an "eenie meanie miney mo". Then try to come up with something to make with them.... Add to my recipe book
Chicken Caprese Pasta By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 02/07/13 21:26 For some reason I am completely obsessed with caprese anything. I have made Open Faced Chicken Caprese Sandwiches, Caprese Meatball Subs, and now this Chicken Caprese Pasta. Seriously I get so excited when I come up with another way to incorporate my little... Add to my recipe book
Guacamole Pasta By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 01/25/13 21:00 I was trying to come up with a side dish for a Mexican Spiced Chicken I was making (that post will have to wait until I can get a good picture, the one I took was awful!) and I remembered seeing a bunch of avocado pasta pins on Pintrest. I love avocados... Add to my recipe book
Sausage, Tomato and Spinach Pasta Bake By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 12/27/12 20:33 This was one of those pantry/fridge clean out recipes. I hadn't made it out to the store and Kevin was too tired to stop on the way home. When he came in the door he said he was starving and asked what was for dinner. I was quick to begin the search through... Add to my recipe book
Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Brussels Sprouts, and Apples By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 10/25/12 19:22 I have been trying to come up with some new side dishes that include ingredients that you might not think about using together. I of course have a difficult time not using pasta or rice because, well I a just a huge pasta lover. Rice runs a close second.... Add to my recipe book
Lemon Basil Pasta By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 09/05/12 17:45 Last week, for Food Star Friday, I made Giada De Laurentiis's Shrimp Fra Diavolo. But I wanted to make a pasta to go with it (of course since I am a pastaholic). I knew I had lemon and basil, and figured they would play well together along with the flavors... Add to my recipe book
Creamy Latin Style Pasta Salad for #laborday #sundaysupper By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 09/02/12 07:01 Happy Labor Day everyone! I was trying to think of something different than my usual BBQ regulars. I knew we were grilling steaks and making a spinach salad but I wanted a pasta salad, because well, I love pasta. I decided to go to my Southern California... Add to my recipe book
Pasta with Chicken and Garlic Cream Sauce By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 08/29/12 18:11 This was another one of those meals that you just come up with on the fly. I kept trying to think of something for dinner and nothing was jumping out at me. Do I want fish, chicken, steak, pasta? So I decided to throw a few things in a hat and just draw... Add to my recipe book
Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli #SundaySupper By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 08/26/12 16:07 It has been a while since I have had school age kids but I still remember the rush of getting kids to soccer, football, getting homework done, and getting a good meal on the table as quickly as possible. I mean if it wasn't for quick school night meals... Add to my recipe book
Cod with Grilled Ratatouille Pasta By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 07/25/12 18:58 One of the families past favorites is Cod Ratatouille en Papillote. I was so happy to find a way that we all liked veggies we just don't normally eat. Eggplant? Zucchini? Not everyday food for us in this house. I have been lucky enough to sneek them in... Add to my recipe book
Cilantro Pesto Pasta By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 07/19/12 18:21 Today's post is a bit different than usual. A few days ago I was flipping through my Everyday Food Magazine and came across this recipe. Since Kevin has finally decided to like pesto, as long as it is homemade, I have been thinking of all sorts of combos... Add to my recipe book
Late-Night Pasta By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 06/22/12 19:19 Happy Friday to you all. We have been enjoying a couple of wonderfully warm days here in Western Washington. Of course today is back to rain, but when we have those days we cherish them and spend as much time outside as possible. I knew I needed a recipe... Add to my recipe book
Lemony Pasta Salad with Peas and Bacon By Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen 05/24/12 20:52 Last night I did not have an idea what I was going to make for dinner. It was again another day that I had no idea how many people were going to be here and what I had planned only fed 4. With a possibility of there being 5 people eating I had to quickly... Add to my recipe book


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Integrate modern technology and knowledge to give old buildings new life.
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When we talk about male-female disparities in lifespan, we're generally referring to the diseases and conditions that kill adult men and women: cancers, heart attacks, diabetes, and so on. If the discussion health disparities between male and female children and adolescents, the focus is usually on accidents and suicide—both of which end the lives of […]
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From the Daily Caller.
Separate and unequal: Swedish Left Party says men should urinate sitting down Sweden is taking equal rights to a whole new level. The local Left Party on the Sormland County Council has advanced a motion that says men on the council should sit, rather than the more common standing, while urinating […]
It Takes Balls to Be a Dad (Actually, Smaller Ones)
Father with smaller testicles are generally more involved than their bigger-balled brother in caring for their children and respond more when looking at pictures of those children. At least that's what researchers at Emory University in Atlanta discovered.
The research project with the brainchild of James Rolling, an anthropologist who was trying to figure out what makes some dads more involved than others. So he and his team did MRIs of the brain and balls of 70 men, all of whom had children 1-2 years old. They compared their results with surveys—filled out by the dads and the moms—about the dad's level of involvement. And they also measured the men's testosterone levels, finding that dads who provided more childcare tended to have lower levels.
Testicle size and sperm count are closely linked: the bigger the balls, the more sperm there is. So this team of anthropologist speculated that having more sperm would make a man want to spread it around as far and wide as he could. That would leave less time for—and interest in—child care.
The connection between the round parts of a man's package and his level of involvement with his kids is pretty well-known—at least among other primates. Research has found that male chimps, which don't do much to care for their offspring, have testes that are twice as large as a human male's. But gorillas, which are very protective of their babies, have smaller balls.
Pissed Off, Part 1
Great article from NBC News
Having trouble with your aim? Chinese contraption helps you Pee Straight
By Ed Flanagan, Producer
NBC News BEIJING – An entrepreneur in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has unveiled a contraption designed to help those who miss the mark at a urinal: the 'Pee Straight.' The invention came in […]
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A recent study from the Harvard School of Public Health found that drinking 2-4 cups of coffee per day may cut suicide risk for women and men in half. Apparently, coffee somehow causes the brain to produce larger quantities of the neurotransmitters dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin—the same chemicals that are affected by many popular antidepressants, […]
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A recent report on the mental health of young men (ages 16-25) in Australia, is attracting a lot of attention from mental health professionals, parents, politicians, teachers, and, of course, the guys. One of the study's key discoveries was that a fifth of young men say that life isn't worth living and one in 10 [...]


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1. Thornton needed Justin Taylor. Without the versatile Taylor, sidelined because of an ankle injury during the regional final, the Wildcats didn't have their usual firepower on offense. They managed just 45 points Friday during their four-point loss to Homewood-Flossmoor. Looking to next season, the departures of seniors Taylor and Jamani Pierce leave gaping holes. However, coach Troy Jackson, who heavily relies on his seniors, has an immensely skilled 2015 class at the ready.
2. Lack of size hurt Mount Carmel. The Caravan heavily counted on guards David Nichols and Christian Searles this season. Nichols responded with a wonderful season and Searles, when healthy, was a force. However, when the shots didn't fall, as was the case Friday night against St. Rita, the Caravan's lack of an inside presence was exposed. Mount Carmel finished 7-of-53 from the field vs. St. Rita in falling 55-35.
3. Southland deserves more respect. Many folks in the media surmised the region suffered from a lack of talent this season. Regional competition proved otherwise, though. Hillcrest gave defending Class 3A state champion Morgan Park all it could handle Friday in a 63-61 loss. So too did Stagg on Friday against Simeon, falling 47-45 to the four-time defending 4A state champ. In fact, Hillcrest and Stagg had chances to win in the final seconds but came up short. No, the Southland, once again, was rich in talent.
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