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Unpaid Junior Internship and Leadership Program – Summer 2014
The Saint Louis Science Center is seeking mature, motivated, customer-oriented teens for the Junior Internship and Leadership Program. The intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable pre-employment experience in a fun, educational setting. Individual responsibilities and experiences may vary. Successfully completing the internship can be a great item for resumes and college applications. This internship does not guarantee employment at the Saint Louis Science Center. Please note, space is limited in the Junior Internship and Leadership Program. Applicants will be selected based on responses to questions listed on the Junior Internship Application and by interviews. Deadline for applications is April 6, 2014 (new extended deadline!). Applicants selected for interview will be notified on or before April 13, 2014.
Upon successful completion of the Summer 2014 program, interns may be qualified to continue their internship throughout the school year. Interns may also have the opportunity to continue in the program as a mentor during the Summer 2015 program and beyond. As a mentor, interns may assist with the training and supervision of new interns. Interns may also have greater roles within their gallery as specified by their supervisor (program delivery and development; exhibit content research and development).
The application period is now open.
Internship Dates: June and July 2014
Orientation: Thursday June 5 and Friday, June 6; 9:30am - 4pm. Interns are expected to attend both days.
Internships begin: Week of June 9.
Mid-Summer Professional Development: Wednesday, July 9; 9:30am-1pm
Internships conclude: Week of July 28.
Hours Expected: 8-16 hours per week. Shifts are flexible and negotiable. Must be available for varied hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Building hours of operation are: Mon. – Sat. 9:30-5:30; Sun. 11:00 – 5:30
Age Requirement: Completed 9th – 12th grade (15-18 years old, not entered college)
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Desire to share knowledge with others
- Keen interest in science and/or science education
- Responsible, Punctual, Dependable
- Good physical stamina
Interns will interact directly with the public. Activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitating table top activities with visitors throughout the galleries.
- Assisting staff in galleries with exhibit interpretation and maintenance.
- Providing positive customer service, including answering visitors' questions (i.e. "Where's the nearest restroom?" or "How does this exhibit work?")
- Other activities as assigned.
Evaluation: Supervisors will provide support throughout the summer/internship. End of summer evaluations may include a narrative of the intern's performance.

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The ski boat operates at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm every day. For our advanced skiers and riders, we offer early morning sessions starting at 7:00 am, when the lake is often its glassiest. There is no charge for this program as it is included in your daily rate.
New in 2014, in addition to our complimentary program, former Migis instructor Wayne Warren and Captain Dingley's will offer private sessions by the hour throughout the day (9:30 to 5:30) right from the Migis property. In addition to waterskiing, wakeboarding and kneeboarding, this program will also have tubing and wakesurfing available. There is a fee for sessions with Captain Dingley's.
To book your Private Waterski time with Captain Dingley's click here.
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How to Start Your Own Online Jewelry StoreEveryday thousands of people are buying their jewelry online. Some do this because they are looking for the best deals; others do it because they don't feel like going to a brick-and-mortar jewelry store. Either way, imagine the income potential such a market presents for store owners. Any time of the day, they could make hundreds of dollars, with little to no effort on their part. And you too could partake in such success if you were willing to start your own online jewelry store.
So, how does a person embark on such a venture? First, you will need to acquire the jewelry. There are two ways you can do this. The first involves using a drop shipper. With them there are no worries over shipping or warehousing, since they take care of all that. However, in exchange, you're expected to pay higher fees per item. That's why you might want to consider wholesaling, a second option for acquiring inventory. With wholesaling, you're responsible for holding your own inventory, but you will pay significantly less per item.
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The Taiwanese animation recap of the Seahawks, SuperBowl-winning game has Michael Bennett on a BMX bike doing a wheelie hop on Aaron Rodgers gimpy calf. It's epic and seen at 1:52.
In a Hollywood, storybook ending to a game that returns them to the Superbowl for the second time in a row, Bennett celebrated by taking a cop's bike and riding around the field. The fans went nuts, we went nuts at the La Ronde bar, all of Seattle celebrated, and for a time, Bennett's bike ride trended.
Bennett bike is searchable. Even more awesome. pic.twitter.com/BuGiTknasJ
— byron@bikehugger (@bikehugger) January 19, 2015
He probably could have ridden that bike all the way to Super Bowl XLIX. – Jerry Brewer, Seattle Times.
NYT summed the game up the best
After a 1-yard touchdown run by Wilson cut the Seahawks' deficit to 19-14 with 2:09 left in the fourth quarter, after Matthews fell on the ball, after Marshawn Lynch scored from 24 yards out to put Seattle ahead, and after Crosby made his fifth field goal of the game to force overtime, Seattle won the coin toss, and that was that.
About the ride Bennett said, "just took it. You go to the Super Bowl you can do anything in this city."
For his next ride, got to get him a Seahawk's bike, like this one. He's got three more at his house.
Custom Rodriguez
The satisfaction I got from this ride on a stormy day was composing the shot in my head, riding to the scene, and getting it…
I was riding through a city with no children in it.
Observed by Richard McClung
The French National Championships…what happens when the 2nd strongest guy in the race treats the strongest guy like the golden goose…or maybe plays it to make him lose."
Popular on our Instagram this week, got out for a ride before the sunset this week.


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Everybody must post a funny pic or gif to this forum.
Ill start
I love this game, but nothing makes me laugh anymore. :(
WAIT! I think I got one
Get ready for the GREAT SHABANG!
^^ I lost.
I haven't lost yet, but attempting to achieve your laughter.
The left pic is a real cosplayer in his ingeniously cheap costume. The right pic is a toy modeled after said cosplayer.
I did that once. I was going to go to the Midieval Fair, but I was notified at the last minute. I didn't have a suit, so I made a pentagonal prism out of printer paper with eye holes to use as a helmat. Then I got a bamboo stick for a sword, and a pan lid as a shield. Finally, I got one last sheet of printer paper, and I scribbled "SIR GHETTO MAN" on it, and taped it to my chest.
I was stopped five times to get a picture with me. I felt special.
Movie Toy Fail
Uploaded by failblog. – Sitcom, sketch, and standup comedy videos.
That is the only thing to ever make me lose!
I'm still winning.
….Still going.
animecello, that's the only thing in this thread that made me laugh out loud.
Also: http://mag.ma/techercizer/444907
I lost at the great shabang.
Attempting your lulz.
Make a wish with B.S.
Luls belong them to me
I'm really getting desperate now.
What? I Raff I Ruse?
@ Spiderman
Son, I am disappoint.
I totally lost to Mellow. I stared at it for, like, five minutes trying not to laugh. Then I laughed. And lost.
I made it so far… so, hard…
This makes me lose every time.
Take that!
@Jack Candle
I lost to your latest pic. Good job, fine sir! That pic reminds me of this one too much:
But that's not the funny pic I wanted to share.
I just lost the game.
Had to be done, folks.
wait…. damnit i lost
Whose Line shouldn't be allowed in this thread – it's guaranteed to make people lose.
I'm winning so far!
This song makes me lol :
I'm still in the game, trying to achieve your lulz. (As well as mine.)
@ Jostin: Thanks, i found it on another YLYL thread on /b/. Too bad I was browsing in a quiet crowded area.
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What I love most about Christmas is that Canadians and Americans celebrate it on the same day, so none of this "Merry American Christmas!" nonsense like we have to do with Thanksgiving.
So, that said, Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.
I hope the Jolly Fat Man brought you whatever you wished for and ate the cookies you left out for him. Otherwise, the Canucks flew him to your house for nothing! (Kyle Wellwood jokes are the gift that keep on giving.)
My personal wishes were few this year, but there are some things that I would wish for ALL of us hockey fans (because I'm a giver like that).
My Christmas wish list:
A Great Villain (or several)
Every great story needs its antagonist, and I feel like the new conservatism of the NHL has taken the venom out of some of our best villains. When was the last time you heard something deliciously evil about Sean Avery? And I always thought Ovechkin had all the qualities of a great villain, but only when he's in the "greatest in the world" conversation.
Not to say there aren't guys we hate. I think most still would like to give Matt Cooke a forceful wedgie, but even he is supposedly kinder and gentler. Yawn. Even the Ducks are less disgusting now that Perry and Getzlaf aren't playing dirty AND humiliating goalies.
I was excited for a moment there, when it looked like Boston was going to be the new rough and tumble, The World against Those Jackasses standard but alas. Now they're just another team that may or may not beat you and may or may not beat you up.
The worst, though, is when you DO find someone you absolutely loathe. You've worked up a good froth about them, and then someone tells you what a nice guy he is, or some sob story about having cancer as a kid, or how he donates half his paycheck to orphans. AUGH! Now I can't hate you, jerk!
More Naked Interviews
Oh Ronny Hextall, you skinny, oblivious bastard…
Guys are always dressed now. Not even the tiny towel sees the camera any more. In fact, I'm not even sure cameras go IN the locker room any more. All we get now is flop-sweaty hair and maybe a little shoulder outside the room.
When did we all turn into such prudes? Won't somebody please stop thinking of the children?
Speaking of Hexy…
One Spectacularly Crazy (but Effective) NHL Goalie
I blame the gear. Nowadays, sure, the pucks can hurt, but you're reasonably well protected pretty much all over your body. Equipment has come a long way toward allowing even relatively sane people to look at the position and go, "Okay, that doesn't look too bad."
And with the emphasis on technical skill versus just getting out there and stopping pucks however you can, you have to have people in net who are up for some structure in their game. In my experience, crazy doesn't get along with structure (unless it's too MUCH structure, but that's still gonna make a bad goalie).
Ricky DiPietro showed some promise here, but you can see how that's panned out. Timmy Thomas does his crazy stuff every now and then, but in general is more concerned about winning than a truly crazy goalie should be. I keep holding out hope for Mike Smith, but so far, not much crazy in the Phoenix crease. And darnit if Bryzgalov isn't some sort of philosophical, gentle kind of crazy.
5-Round Shootouts
This may get me kicked out of the Goalie Union, but if you're gonna have a skills competition, have a damn skills competition! The AHL does 5 rounds currently and it's much more satisfying than the 3 rounds of the NHL.
And by "much more satisfying," I mean that because the NHL shootout can actually be as little as two rounds, it's sometimes over before you can say, "Wait. What?" You can't really ever sink your teeth into it unless it goes a little more distance.
Also, it feels like if it's a bit longer, luck plays a smaller role, and I think that's my biggest beef with the shootout. It's like a really exciting coin flip. Reduce (albeit slightly) that element of randomness and maybe it doesn't feel AS luck-driven and perhaps more a fair assessment of your depth of offensive talent vs. your goalie's prowess.
Wave Eviction
I think we can all agree that The Wave at hockey games is borderline criminal, correct?
And somebody has to start The Wave for The Wave to start, so I think arenas should identify that person and treat them the same way they do people who throw things on the ice. "Yer OUT!"
I'll be honest with you, though, my original wish (as I watched the crowd in Edmonton do The Wave while their pesky Oilers trampled my Wild Thursday night) was to have a tiny gun pointed at every seat and if you get up for The Wave, you get shot.
But that's probably not practical in terms of clean-up, so nabbing the instigator seems like the next best thing.
So, that's it for this year, other than a few other personal wishes, like:
A voice mail on my cell phone from Mike Yeo saying, "Everything's going to be okay" so I can listen to that when I feel like the sky is falling.
- My teams getting healthy and proving the stats nerds wrong.
- And Mikko Koivu making me breakfast.
Some of those are more reasonable than others.
Anyway, I hope the wonderful readers of Backhand Shelf had all your wishes granted, had a lovely time with family, and got to (or will get to) spend some time recharging the ol' batteries before 2012 hits us like a Chara slap shot.
What awesome hockey goodies did you guys get this year? What's on your hockey wish list? Who do you want making you breakfast?


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We moved into a new house with no shade trees and it is HOT here in Pasadena! We are only living here for the next 8 years so I'd love to plant trees that will provide shade quickly! AND I would love to find trees that don't lose their leaves in the winter because it can be hot here year-round. Would love to have a shady backyard.
I am very interested in Royal Empress Paulownia (30 ft in 3 yrs!) BUT they lose their leaves in the Winter. Other fast-growing trees are crepe myrtles (but only 3-5 ft/year). (I've been looking on the web page http://www.fast-growing-trees.com) Or -- because it's such a mild climate, do trees NOT go dormant or lose their leaves in the winter?? And, of course you know that it doesn't rain here about April-October. Thank you! I'm new to southern California! |
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Sun, Sep 4, 11 at 1:36
Hi there nova, and welcome to California. I looked up the DG ratings of fastgrowingtrees.com and they were very bad. I would avoid that place. A beautiful and fast-growing evergreen is Deodar Cedar. They do very well in Pasadena, and they are a stately and elegant tree. I love my California Pepper but many people consider them to be weeds. Very fast-growing and evergreen. California Sycamores are fast growing, but they are deciduous. Renee |
Oh, I should say that there is a sprinkler system in the backyard (we are renting - landlord says it's okay to plant trees!)- so the trees will get regular watering in the summer. Thank you for your ideas! Love the idea of the California Pepper. |
You mention a sprinkler system, does that mean you have a lawn in the back yard? All trees drop a certain amount of litter, pepper trees drop more than their share. In a previous property my back yard was up against high school property, and I needed a screen,SOON. I bought seven Ligustrum grown as a tree. No foliage for the first six feet, planted across my back fence, all the foliage was above the fence. They grew fast but I could not grow under them, as the feeder roots were so close to the surface, and took all the moisture and nutrients. I also had a pepper tree and could not grow under that either. Al |
Oh yes, there is a lawn in the backyard, and we have two kids who loves to run around in the yard. Did the Ligustrum drop black berries on the ground? We had shade trees in the last house we rented and the black berries gunked up our bare feet. |
Don't plant the California Pepper! They are invasive trees that are spreading into California's natural areas and destroying ecosystems. |
Human disturbances (excessive fire frequency, land clearing, overgrazing) degrade native plant communities. The trees are a symptom, not the problem (they have no capacity to create the disturbance they require for their propagation). The California Invasive Plant Council describes Schinus molle's impact as limited (least concern): "Limited: These species are invasive but their ecological impacts are minor on a statewide level or there was not enough information to justify a higher score (certainly not the case with this species, it's one of the highest profile non-natives in the state). Their reproductive biology and other attributes result in low to moderate rates of invasiveness. Ecological amplitude and distribution are generally limited, but these species may be locally persistent and problematic." They are certainly one of the more visible non natives established in California, but it wouldn't make my top ten list of problematic plants. Ryan |
Here is a link that might be useful: Schinus molle
- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Mon, Sep 5, 11 at 2:56
Chezron, I couldn't find any information about this. Are you sure you don't mean Brazilian Pepper tree? Those are invasive in wet areas, it seems. I have never experienced any seedling problems with the female Cal. Pepper tree (schinus molle) next door (mine is male), and I water twice a week. I think the biggest problem in a place like Pasadena is their eventual size. Mine is huge! They can lose limbs and rip out of the ground pretty easily too. Very expensive to maintain when they get big. Renee |
I'd suggest consulting the Sunset Western Garden Book, or check it out.from your local public library. The have one list labelled fast growing plants that would point you in the direction, but would also allow you to cross reference each possible choice with their individual plusses or minuses. Most of the fastest growing trees do present drawbacks, various species of Eucalyptus, Acacia or Melaleuca are relatively fast growing evergreen trees that are well adapted to Pasadena conditions and also low water rewuirements |
Have you looked into Chinese elms? |
- Posted by borderbarb San Diego county (My Page) on Tue, Sep 6, 11 at 14:40
I have been very happy with a Fruitless Mulberry planted on the west side of my house. Shade in summer and allows warm sun in the winter ... we do have some hot days in the winter, but not that many. Also, I find the leafless stage to be no more than 2 or 3 months. Also, my children loved climbing the tree. |
- Posted by central_cali369 USDA z9b/ Sunset z9 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 6, 11 at 23:18
Brachichiton Populneus are very fast growers! |
First of all: how much space do you have? That's the first thing. Match the tree to the space, and forget the "fast growing" part. No matter what you plant, it's going to be fairly fast growing here because the growing season is about 50 weeks a year. In my neighborhood, a group of Crape Myrtles planted from 15 gallon pots are providing beautiful shade two years after planting. The faster growing a tree is, the more problems it usually has: invasive roots that kills all the lawn and buckles the pavement (and possibly your home's foundation), litter that rots and draws flies, reseeding everywhere. "Fast" comes at a price. You don't want a tree within 10 feet of your house, and 15 feet is better. Even though you are only going to be there a few years, do you really want to leave a headache for the next homeowner, or create an obvious problem that reduces your home's resale value? Need fast shade? Put up an umbrella or shade structure. It's instant. Then start taking walks around your neighborhood, and look for the prettiest tree that will fit the space you have available. Take your time, keep looking, and find the right tree that really belongs in the space, and plant that. You will be happier and you will leave a thoughtful legacy for the next homeowner, instead of a big problem that is going to cost big bucks to cut down. The #1 reason trees are cut down is that they are too big for the space they are planted in. Save a life--plant the right sized tree. |
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Haiti Fundraiser
February 4, 2010 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Susan Schwartz, MMnS
Despite Islamophobia rampant throughout the world and Muslims everywhere under attack, when disaster strikes as it has in Haiti, Muslims react instantly with charity and a deep sense of humanity.
If the foregoing seems to describe a paradox, to Muslims, helping others in distress regardless of religion, is a Koranic mandate. This past weekend Islamic Relief held a successful fundraiser in Anaheim, Ca to raise funds for disaster relief in earthquake ravaged Haiti. The speakers described the Islamic duty to support this cause citing Koranic chapters and centuries of precedent.
Before a capacity crowd the evening, which began with a recital from the Koran, featured such noted Muslim figures as Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, Dr. Maher Hathout and Imam Zaid Shakir.
A video showing the devastation in Haiti played during the length of the evening.
Dr. Siddiqi said that natural disasters are trials, both for those who are stricken and those who are safe. For the former, it is a test of faith; for the latter, it is a test of charity.
"We are all part of the human family", Dr. Siddiqi told his audience.
When Dr. Maher Hathout took to the podium he asked his audience to imagine what life must be like for people whose very existence changed in a matter of seconds.
"We do what we do because we are followers of the Koran and of Mohammed (pbuh)."
Imam Zaid Shakir of the Zaytuna Institute spoke of the parallel between the tragedy of Haiti and the tragedy of Gaza. In the former there is mobilization through out the world to come to the aid of the Haitians. For Gaza, one year after the devastating attack by Israel, rebuilding has not begun and aid convoys are turned away. Despite this the people of Gaza have raised money for the suffering people in Haiti.
Islamic Relief leader Anwar Khan presided over fundraising and spoke of his experiences in Haiti. He had just returned from a two day visit, and his testimony was particularly compelling because he spoke as an eye witness.
"The smell of death was everywhere", he said.
The 7.0-magnitude earthquake left an estimated 1.5 million people homeless, and initially 200,000 were killed. Many survivors have died since due to malnutrition and dehydration and injuries received during the quake. People are sleeping in the streets with nothing under them but bricks. With a shaky infrastructure to begin with, there is very little that the earthquake did not damage or destroy. Homes, schools, places of worship, government buildings – all suffered damage and those that are not level are unsafe.
Islamic Relief set up temporary shelters in tented areas for 120 families. They worked with and befriended the Haitians whom they helped. This contrasts with many other relief efforts in which the volunteers felt the need for body guards and also the need to construct barbed wire fences between themselves and the Haitians. The humane ambiance of Islamic Relief's work in addition to the direct aid is an outgrowth of religious faith.
"I never realized how devastated that poor country was" said one woman after hearing Brother Khan speak.
The evening was presented by Islamic Relief in coordination with the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California. Sponsors were CAIR-LA, MPAC, MAS, MSA-West and COPAA.
Islamic Relief is a charitable organization which has operated for a quarter of a century to alleviate poverty, illiteracy and suffering and to bring aid and comfort to victims of natural and man made disasters. They are often the first responders to any emergency, and their work covers every part of the globe. They operate without reference to nationality, creed and color. They partner with other aid groups both local and international.
The list of their activities is encyclopedic. Here are a few: an orphan support program; water and sanitation development; education, and income generation. They have been in Pakistan in the aftermath of devastating earthquakes there; in Gaza when Israeli bombs were dropping; in Ethiopia during a famine, and in our Gulf States in the aftermath of Katrina.
To find out more about Islamic Relief and/or to contribute, please access them at: www.islamicreliefusa.org.
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.
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It's hard to imagine a current name-brand designer using their skills to contribute to the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan, but during the more morally-clear World War II, Charles and Ray Eames lent their design skills to the war effort. Behold their bent-plywood leg splint from 1942, produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, Molded Plywood Division:
During World War II, the U.S. Navy called upon Charles and Ray Eames to create a lightweight, inexpensive leg splint. The resulting design is a highly sculptural yet functional device that could be mass-produced and, being modular, conveniently and inexpensively transported. Access to military technology and manufacturing facilities allowed the Eameses to perfect their technique for molding plywood, which they had been working on for several years. In its three-dimensional, biomorphic form, the leg splint suggests the Eames' subsequent, highly influential plywood furniture designs.
Today they are collectible items more likely to be seen hanging on a wall rather than helping an injured serviceman. The Eames Gallery website sells them for $650 a pop.
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[73] Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Is Constitutively Activated in Chordomas
CT Elkins, PD Zhang, T Scharschmidt, J Mayerson, OH Iwenofu. Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Background: Chordomas are rare neuroaxial tumors that are locally aggressive and notoriously resistant to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Recent data suggest that mammalian target of rapamycin pathway could play a role in the oncogenesis of chordomas and thus an important therapeutic target. Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a serine/threonine kinase of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway known to play an important role in cell growth and has been shown to be activated in various solid organ tumors and sarcomas. Several mTOR inhibitors are currently in clinical trials. However, expression of mTOR pathway-related genes in chordomas have not been completely evaluated on routine histologic material by immunohistochemical staining for phosphoribosomal S6 protein (p-s6rp), phospho-mTOR, p70S6K and p-AKT antibodies.
Design: 16 cases of chordoma were retrieved from the files at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Ohio State University. Representative section from each case were stained with antibodies to p-AKT, p-mTOR, p-70S6k and p-S6rp (Ser235/236) using the DAKO autostainer. Staining was evaluated semiquantatively for both quantity (%: 0,≤10%, ≤25%, ≤50%, >50%) and intensity (0,1+ to 3+). Negative staining was defined as staining of 0 and 1+ <5%.
Results: In all the cases, the tumor cells showed intermediate to intense staining (2+ & 3+; 100%) with p-mTOR and p-70S6k antibodies; 14 of the 16 cases showed 2+ or 3+ p-aKT staining. P-S6rp staining was positive (2+ & 3+) in 14 of the 16 cases. The results are summarized in the table below:
Stains | p-AKT | p-mTOR | p-70S6K | p-S6rp |
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Paul Kalkbrenner and Kill The Noise First Two Acts Confirmed For Coachella 2013
Coachella 2013 is scheduled to begin in a less than six months. In anticipation, there has been heavy talk about performers for the Indio, CA festival. The first couple of acts have been confirmed and German electronic musician, Paul Kalkbrenner, will be making an appearance. He revealed:
I will be at Coachella next year and I'm looking forward to that because I've never been there.
Dupstep artist, Jake Stanczack, will be fulfilling a life-long goal of his by performing at Coachella. In an interview with Billboard, he said:
The record comes out this Tuesday and then I'll have maybe a week of feeling good about myself and then will get back to work and try to figure out what we're going to do for Coachella.
So far, it's been rumored to perform are Atoms for Peace, Wu-Tang Clan, Tegan and Sara, Passion Pit and Local Natives.
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If I told the Milwaukee Brewers they'd get to Chris Carpenter for three runs and bounce him from the game after just five innings, they would be excited. Three walks from Carp? Sold! Shut them out after the first inning? Sold!
The Brewers, unfortunately, forgot one important baseball truism: defense matters.
Much of the Cardinals four run first inning might have been prevented with better outfield defense. The decision to start Mark Kotsay in center field would loom larger had the wily veteran not provided a home run in the third inning, bringing the Brew Crew back within a run.
That is as close as they got as Tony LaRussa managed his bullpen beautifully. Four Cardinals relievers combined to throw four perfect innings, with closer Jason Motte shutting the door with a four out save. TLR showed no hesitation using Motte for more than one inning while calling on ascendant LOOGY Marc Rzepcyznski in the eighth inning.
The return of Lance Lynn to the Cardinals fray makes a huge difference as he has the ability to go more than one inning and doesn't present the scary platoon splits of a guy like Octavio Dotel. Lynn faced the unenviable task of retiring Ryan Braun with a one-run lead.
Curveball misses down, fastball up in the zone, curveball down which induces a ground ball. Simple enough, right?
Anatomy Of A Poor Managerial Decision
Mark Kotsay it ain't so, Ron Roenicke!
The Most Important Play Of The Game
In a cruel twist of irony, Mark Kotsay's third inning home run had the greatest WPA impact of any play, raising the Brewers probability of winning by more than 10%. John Jay's first inning double provided the Cardinals the biggest boost.
As mentioned above, the Cardinals bullpen did a great job and deserves special mention. Three of the four Cards bullpen arms earned shutdowns, with Marc Rzepcyznski falling short by virtue of his limited appearance.
Stray Observations from the Game
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I would like to thank Ozzy and everyone who worked their asses off on the free tickets. I now hold four Ozzfest tickets. They are worth more to me than gold. Not because they were free but,because they are a gift from Ozzy.
As for all you guys b****ing about not getting tickets, use yor F#%king brain. This is the first time anyone has done this. There were bound to be some bugs in the system. Ozzy and his crew worked very hard to do this for US.
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Held in conjunction with the Continental Tire Sports Car Festival, Powered by Mazda, the 2011 "Corkscrew Internationals" is hosted by the Northern California Karters (NCK) and features three competitive classes of karts vying for the coveted trophy. Typically the karts produce 90 horsepower and are capable of up to 160 miles per hour.
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Federal prosecutors charge a Denver woman with kidnapping her half-sister's newborn boy from a Town of Beloit home after an intense 30 hour investigation.
Kristin Smith faces life in prison if she's convicted.
Police arrested Smith at an Iowa gas station Thursday morning on an outstanding warrant from an unrelated case in Texas.
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Fresno State: (2008) Led the Bulldogs in the pole vault for the second time in his Bulldog career ... cleared a season-best 16-0.75 at the Stanford Invite ... was the third-best WAC competitor in the pole vault. (2007) Won the WAC Championship in the pole vault ... put up the team's and conference's top mark at the WAC Championships, clearing 16-2.75. Prior to Fresno State: Two-sport athlete, lettering in football and track at Clovis East High School ... four-year letterwinner in track and field, competing in the pole vaulter ... set a school record, clearing 15-7 ... two-time Valley pole vault champion ... All-Valley in football and track. Personal: Born on June 5, 1987 in Fresno, Calif. ... parents are Louie Pancotti and Josie Perez ... has two brothers and one sister ... hobbies include fishing and riding longboard ... favorite athlete is Ricky Manning, Jr. ... admires his parents for their support ... biggest athletic thrill was being a two-time Valley Champion.


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Denver street food: The best meals-on-wheels of 2010
The first mobile food vendor on wheels was launched nearly 150 years ago, in 1872, when a Rhode Island native called Walter Scott trotted his horse-drawn freight wagon, stocked with sandwiches, hard-boiled eggs, coffee and pies around the town of Providence, satiating the bellies of late-night factory workers. Lori Midson Panang curry from Liang's Thai Food
A century and a half later, street wagons have come full circle, weaving their way into the culinary landscape as seamlessly as diners and fast-food chains. The roving meals-on-wheels movement -- which began in earnest in Los Angeles in early 2009, when Mark Manguera, Caroline Shin-Manguera and Roy Choi, a former chef of Le Bernardin and RockSugar, unleashed a fleet of Korean barbecue trucks -- has since gained serious momentum, with cities like Austin, Portland, New York and Denver slinging upscale grub from the confines of tricked-out air stream trailers, antiquated ice cream trucks, mail trucks and wagons, wrapped with expressive, bold graphics.
But food trucks, at least in Denver, aren't the only pushers of awesome pavement cuisine. This past year also saw the upward mobility of food carts, especially on the 16th Street Mall, which, until very recently, was little more than a pedestrian promenade of mirror-image hot dog vendors, save for revolutionary rebel Biker Jim, who, as we all know, is game -- pun intended -- for just about anything.
We spent hours upon hours over the past several months digesting Denver's street-food scene, and we've compiled a roundup of our ten favorite street-food warriors that launched in 2010, all of which should be added to your New Year's resolution list of where to eat in 2011.
Pinche TacosLori Midson
Seasonally at Cherry Creek Fresh Market and Stapleton Farmers' Market; catering, too.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Pinche-Tacos/114537258571358?ref=ts
Kevin Morrison, who ruffled a few conservative feathers earlier this year when he rolled out the Pinche Tacos wagon (pinche is Spanish slang for "fucking") has spent the past year smartly thumbing his nose at the ridiculous controversy in lieu of dispensing his godly street tacos at local farmers' markets, the Justice League of Street Food parties and Civic Center Eats. The tortillas -- made locally -- are slapped on the griddle and surfaced with everything from carnitas, braised chicken and skirt steak to caramelized onions and queso, the latter of which is the star of the la plancha taco, a lacy orb of salty cotija, griddled until golden and topped with avocado and a lob of tart tomatillo salsa, with limes on the side. And since Morrison also turns out terrific tacos pummeled with scrambled eggs, chorizo and potatoes, there exists a rare opportunity for breakfast hangover relief that doesn't subject your throbbing brain to fluorescent lights or the clang and clamor of a dining room.
Liang's Thai FoodLori Midson
Monday through Friday at 16th and Tremont
The waits can be ridiculously, unnervingly long at this Thai wagon on the 16th Street Mall, especially when the loud-mouthed, relentless douchebag who hustles knock-off handbags immediately next to Liang and her cart, wafting with the smoke of the wok, decides to jump the queue and bark orders for himself and his minions through the sliding glass window. But the soft-spoken Liang, who's as tiny as her cart, does her best to appease the patient lingerers, turning out delicious Thai curries fragrant with kaffir lime leaves, greaseless egg rolls swelled with vegetables, and a chile-specked papaya salad that sings with citrus.
El Caribe ArepasLori Midson
Seasonally at the Cherry Creek Farmers' Market and the City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market, and year-round on Friday and Saturday at Denver Urban Homesteading, 200 Santa Fe Drive
Twitter: @quieroarepas
Every Wednesday and Saturday at the Cherry Creek farmers' market, again on Sunday at the City Park Esplanade farmers' market and throughout the year on Friday and Saturday at Denver Urban Homesteading, Igor and Beckie Panasewicz feed Venezuelan arepas to the masses from their vendor booth littered with bags of Harina P.A.N. white corn meal, plates of plantains, vats of earthy black beans and heavy pans harboring aromatic stewed meats scenting the open air. The arepas -- freshly made, thick, griddled corn cakes, split and packed tight with everything from ham and locally smoked salmon to marinated chicken, avocado and mozzarella -- are crisp-edged (almost crackly), smoldering, messy and obscenely good. There's good news on the horizon, too, for Igor and Beckie: They're just about ready to launch a food truck.
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For some reason Twitter decided to remove the HTML code to show tweets/updates on your website in favor of a scrolling loop flash widget, don't get me wrong there's absolutely nothing wrong with it but for me its a bit overkill. Sure, there are plenty of plug-ins available to show tweets, but all I wanted was to display nothing but the text of said Twitter updates and have complete control over the way they look.
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It was a tale of two business models among the tiny niche of AIM occupied by carbon trading companies on Thursday.
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Boeing 787 makes test flight to check battery
A Boeing 787 made a 2-hour test flight Monday on a test flight to see if a redesigned battery system would work properly while the plane was in the air.
The Associated Press
A Boeing 787 made a 2-hour test flight Monday on a test flight to see if a redesigned battery system would work properly while the plane was in the air.
The test flight was an important step in Boeing's plan to convince safety regulators to allow airlines to resume using the plane, which the company calls the Dreamliner.
The 787 fleet has been grounded since January after lithium-ion batteries aboard two planes overheated. The battery on a Japan Airlines 787 caught fire after it landed in Boston and the battery on an All Nippon Airways jet began smoking during a flight in Japan, forcing an emergency landing.
Boeing added insulation around battery cells and a steel casing on the outside to prevent fires. Company officials have said that they might never know the cause of the smoldering batteries, but they hope to get the planes back in the air within weeks, not months.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Japanese authorities are investigating the incidents.
The NTSB plans to hold a forum next month in Washington on the use of lithium-ion batteries in transportation. The agency said Monday that the event April 11-12 will focus on design and performance of the batteries and regulation of their manufacturing and use.
For Monday's test flight, Boeing used a 787 that it built for LOT Polish Airlines. The plane took off about an hour later than planned from Paine Field near Seattle, flew out over the Pacific and down the coast to Oregon before returning to the same airfield.
Boeing Co. spokesman Marc Birtel said the plane's crew planned to test landing gear, electrical and backup systems, and "demonstrate that the new battery system performs as intended during flight conditions."
Birtel said that once the flight was over, Boeing would analyze data from it and prepare for certification ground and flight demonstrations "in the coming days."
Boeing declined to provide access to the plane or its facilities before or after the flight.
Boeing shares rose 3 cents to close at $84.85.


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There's a fast growing free app that can save reputations by offering you the ability to send a message or picture with an expiration date that you determine.
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Makes about 1 quart
- 4 pounds blood oranges or other oranges
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
Finely grate enough peel from oranges to measure 1 1/2 tablespoons. Combine 1 1/4 cups water, sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons orange peel in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over high heat until sugar dissolves and syrup boils; remove syrup from heat.
Cut all peel and pith from oranges. Working over bowl to catch juices, cut between membranes to release orange segments. Discard any seeds. Transfer orange mixture to processor; puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Measure 2 1/3 cups orange puree and mix into orange syrup (reserve any remaining puree for another use). Cover orange mixture; refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day to blend flavors.
Process orange mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to container; cover and freeze. (Can be made 2 days ahead.)
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- Calories358
- Carbohydrates91 g (30%)
- Fat1 g (1%)
- Protein4 g (9%)
- Saturated Fat0 g (0%)
- Sodium3 mg (0%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
- Fiber11 g (44%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g
- Cholesterol0
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type: Entertaining
main ingredients: Orange, Citrus
cuisine: American
dietary considerations: Vegan
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Reece, a Phoenix Bullmastiff dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Bullmastiff for sale in Phoenix, or seeking a Bullmastiff dog from a breeder in Phoenix.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Phoenix already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Phoenix breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Bullmastiff breeders who help with Bullmastiff rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Phoenix paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Patch 3.0.2, aka "The Echoes of Doom", is the patch that changes many aspects of World of Warcraft in preparation for the launch of the second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. We won't be seeing Death Knights or Northrend (or at least, we're pretty sure we won't, unless they're planning on a big surprise). In addition to four European servers closing due to Russian player migration.
Full patch notes are available, but they aren't the notes we expected. Ghostcrawler said today that not all new talents and abilities are going in the game today because they were balanced to L80 and no one can get to that level until the Wrath launch. The game will be hotfixed to squash any bugs. If you are having problems downloading the patch using Blizzard's torrent downloader, you can get the patch files directly ( or here for EU patch files) from our sister site Big Download.
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Full patch notes are available, but they aren't the notes we expected. Ghostcrawler said today that not all new talents and abilities are going in the game today because they were balanced to L80 and no one can get to that level until the Wrath launch. The game will be hotfixed to squash any bugs. If you are having problems downloading the patch using Blizzard's torrent downloader, you can get the patch files directly ( or here for EU patch files) from our sister site Big Download.
Latest news and guides:
- Quick builds for Elemental Shamans
- Patch 3.0.2 primer for Protection Paladins
- Patch 3.0.2 primer for Balance Druids
- Patch 3.0.2 guide to the new Profession abilities
- New class spells, talents, and abilities: Hit our Skill Mastery posts to see coverage on new skills being introduced in patch 3.0.2. In addition, our class columnists have assessed skill and talent changes and how they're likely to affect gameplay:
- Druid - Feral, Resto and Moonkin
- Hunter and Hunter pets
- Mage - Part I and Part II
- Paladin - Holy and Protection
- Priest - Holy & Disc: Part I and Part II & Shadow
- Rogue
- Shaman - Part I and Part II
- Warlock - Affliction, Demonology and Destruction
- Warrior - Part I and Part II
- Raid leaders can also quit pulling their hair out over group composition, as most raid buffs will now be raid-wide...but it comes at a price.
- Inscription introduced as a new primary profession: Eliah Hecht nabbed some early information a week after the beta hit, and Daniel Whitcomb switched to Inscription there and wrote a guide to getting started and initial impressions. Elizabeth Harper from Ask A Beta Tester also took a lot of questions on Inscription here with a follow-up post here when it became possible to level it to 400 in the beta. As Eyonix notes in the original thread, you'll only be able to level Inscription to 375 in BC; once Wrath goes live and you have it installed, you'll be able to level Inscription to Grand Master.
- Achievements: The long-awaited Achievements arrive with this patch. They range from simple to attain to rare, one per server titles. You can't run out and get all of them since many require Wrath, but there are many that don't. Start with 5 Achievements you can get immediately, World PvP Achievements or even 10 of our favorite Achievements.
- Stormwind Harbor: if you're Alliance, head over to northwestern Stormwind to see the brand-new harbor built to transport explorers to the Borean Tundra (if you're Horde, you can still go to Stormwind, I guess, as long as you don't expect a warm welcome). We have a full gallery if you'd like to see it but don't have any characters in the beta or on the PTR.
- Calendar added to the default UI: looks like Blizzard is treading on turf you once had to download Group Calendar to get, but now you'll be able to see when ingame events like holidays and the Darkmoon Faire are scheduled to occur. Eliah Hect has a video preview of the calendar in action.
- Barbershops: if you've been ruing your hairstyle or color choices since the day you created your main, or if you just think it's time for a change, barbershops will now be available in major cities. We've also got links to new hairstyle photos so you can plan ahead.
- New arenas: Patch 3.0.2 will also see the introduction of the Dalaran and Orgrimmar arenas first announced at the Worldwide Invitational. Zach Yonzon has thoughts on their design and the type of gameplay they're likely to encourage. Not a ton of information since then on how (or whether) these evolved from when they were first discussed at the WWI panel, so if you see them on the PTR, please let us know how they turned out.
- One thing we won't be seeing anymore: Amani War Bears. Unless Blizzard changes this at the last moment, they're not going to wait for Wrath before taking the timed four-chest Zul'Aman reward out of the game.
- AddOns: We've posted a guide to updating your AddOns for 3.0.2 as well as how to use the Curse updater and complete UI packages that are 3.0.2 compliant.
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City Council has allocated $8 million for the work, but the problem is when to do it, officials said.
Larry Zehnder, director of Parks and Recreation, said that it will be a real challenge to try to complete repairs in the time between the Riverbend Festival in June and Head of the Hooch in November.
Those two events are the largest ones on the Riverfront.
Preliminary plans are under review, and bids are expected to go out by spring.
Officials also hope to complete some improvements, such as elevated crosswalks, boat ramps and a visitors center with restrooms.
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Barbecue Rubs, Blends, Pastes and Slathers
March 30, 2012
When it comes to grilling, there are countless ways to add layers of flavor beginning with external seasonings. Here to shed some light on the various options that exist is the man they simply call Meathead, Craig Goldwyn.
Some meats just don't need anything other than a little salt and pepper. A great steak comes to mind. Or a really fresh piece of swordfish. On the other hand, some meats love swimming in sauces. Like pork ribs. Other meats are not very flavorful on their own, and are a blank canvas that is easily painted with herbs, spices, and flavorful liquids.
There are several ways to amp up the flavors of foods before cooking:
When chefs speak of seasoning a dish, they are not referring to adding herbs and spices. They are talking about salt and pepper. Period. And most chefs think that these two basic additives are absolutely positively essential. Salt is an excellent flavor enhancer because it actually opens up your taste buds and this really wakes up the flavor of meat and vegetables. If your diet requires low salt, go easy on it, but if you can handle a little, don't skip a little "Dalmatian rub", just plain salt and pepper, on almost anything.
Dry rubs and spice blends
Dry rubs are a mix of spices and dried herbs and they are rubbed into the meat before cooking. They come in a wide range of flavors. There are barbecue rubs, chili powder (yes chili powder is a spice blend), curries, jerk seasoning, sate, Old Bay, and many more.
Rubs can be applied just before cooking, but if you have the time, leave them on overnight so they can penetrate. They don't go much more than 1/8″ into most meats, but that's enough to make a difference. You can buy pre-mixed rubs, but they are easy to make yourself, and every good barbecue cook should have a signature house rub to brag on. Just steal my recipes. Then experiment with variations.
Dry rubs usually have salt in them. The salt melts when it contacts the meat and weird things happen with electrons, and it is sucked into the meat dragging with it the other spices. Salt can also help make the surface crusty, usually a desirable texture. Sugar is a common addition because it is a flavor enhancer and it also helps with crust formation. Hot pepper is often in rubs because it adds excitement, but go easy, not everyone likes it as hot as you do. Paprika is often included, not so much for flavor as for color. Black pepper is common, so is garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs. Find a rub recipe you like, make a big batch, and put it in a large spice shaker with a lid. If it clumps or cakes, you can do what waitresses in diners have been doing forever: Dry some rice in the oven or a pan and add it to the jar to absorb the moisture (special thanks to Mexico Don for the tip on drying the rice first).
Pastes, wet rubs, and slathers
Pastes come in two classes: Water based and oil based. Most are just dry rubs mixed with water or oil. They have the advantage of sticking better and can be layered on thick. If salt and sugar are important components, use water as a solvent. Water base slathers are often mixed with mustard, wine, stock, or just plain water. Oil won't dissolve salt and sugar as quickly as water, but many herbs and spices are not water soluble, and oil pulls out their flavors better. Oils are especially good at pulling flavor from fresh herbs. Oil has the added advantage of helping seal the surface of the meat, slightly reducing evaporation. It also helps keep food from sticking to the grates, and if oil-based pastes get hot enough, it can fry the surface, helping with browning and really amping up the flavor.


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- Breed: Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog
- Color: Brown/Chocolate - With White
- Age: Young
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
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I am already neutered, housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
When the other dogs get too rowdy, Brady steps in to settle them down – make way for the sheriff! Brady is a gorgeous, one-year old sable sheltie, and if you look closely, you can see his one blue eye. He is affectionate and would rather cuddle than play. Brady likes going for walks and does well on a leash, but is a little shy around new noises. He is a gentle guy and would do well with children of any age. Brady came into rescue from a family and is crate trained. House training is going well but is still a work in progress.
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Brady (adoption pending), a Mission Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog for sale in Mission, or seeking a Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog dog from a breeder in Mission.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Mission already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Mission breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
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Poor quality. When arrived every one of the 6 six chairs were damaged. Did not appear to be damage during shipping but prior to packaging as well as manufacturing defects. Very disappointed in the product we received- sent all 6 chairs back for a refund as they were not usable.
Okay for the money. The chairs had some scratches that were remedied with a wood marker. I guess that is to be expected for the low cost. The color is a bit darker than shown in the photo.
These chairs are beautiful. They are very sturdy, look great with our pine table, are comfortable even for large behinds. I would heartily recommend them for any decor in your dining room.
A fine chair, honest, and sits well. Very comfortable. Easy to assemble, and while it is physically light, it doesn't suffer too much for it. Don't rock in them, the weakest part seems to be the seat-to-back connection, but it is not problematic or anything. We like the chairs and they work for a 3-meal a day, constant use family with small children.
I love these chairs. We needed to update our dining room (we had old wing-back Americana-style chairs), but wanted to keep our medium-finished oak dining table. All other chairs were too dark. I would define the finish on these as a dark-medium. The lattice back design makes them more architectural, modern, and clean-looking. They were fairly easy to assemble - just had to screw the seat, back, and front legs together with the screws, nuts, and allen wrenches provided. One chair back (I bought 6) was damaged - I called customer service and then sent a replacement part right away.
We own the Athens Walnut table and 8 chairs. The table and chairs are beautiful and fit the description and picture from the site. I like that they are heavy and sturdy. My only problem is that the wood can scratch/get dinged easily. If it had a thicker coating of Urethane or other protective coating it would look nicer longer. We are hoping to find a product to put on the scratches/dings to help conceal them. To be clear these scratches/dings are from use. One chair had a ding in shipping but the rest of the chairs and table looked great when they arrived. The worker who delivered the product was very helpful.
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Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arrive Delhi, included transfer to hotel. This afternoon you will have guided sightseeing of Old Delhi, including a rickshaw ride.
This morning have a free morning or add on our New Delhi tour - see the Enhance your Holiday page for details. In the afternoon we will take you on a guided tour of Akshardham Temple. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India's glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.
An early morning start we will drive to Agra - home of India's famous attraction - the Taj Mahal. Upon arrival we will have a sightseeing tour to the Agra Fort, before watching the sun set on the Taj Mahal itself.
Today we rise early to see the Taj Mahal in its ethereal morning light - quite a contrast to sunset on our previous visit. Rest of the day is at leisure with a car and driver at your disposal.
This morning we will take a drive out to the ghostly fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri, abandoned only 8 years after its construction due to droughts in the area continuing on you will arrive in to Jaipur 'The Pink City'. In the afternoon enjoy some free time to relax.
This morning we visit the delicate pink, magnificent fort-palace of Amber - a wonderful example of Rajput architecture just north of Jaipur. Subject to Government regulations, we will arrive in style riding on an elephant! In the afternoon you will enjoy a tour of the city. Highlights include the City Palace, which boasts an interesting museum of regal attire and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory.
An interesting 6 Hr drive through increasingly varied scenery takes us to Jodhpur, a town at the edge of the mighty Thar Desert. Dominated by Meherangarh Fort which sits majestically atop a hill, Jodhpur is known as the Blue City. This is because of the coloured houses in the old town, painted indigo. We'll enjoy some touring in this colourful Rajasthani city, taking in the mighty fort and bazaars of the old city which are gathered around the city's tall clock tower.
Today you will enjoy some touring in this colourful Rajasthani city, taking in the mighty fort and bazaars of the old city which are gathered around the city's tall clock tower. This afternoon is at your leisure with a car and driver at your disposal.
Today we will drive you through to Jaisalmer and on arrival, check you into the hotel.
Today enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city including the sandstone fort which is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. Later this afternoon we will take you on an exciting camel safari on the Sam sand dunes.
Today you will continue on your camel safari, the most evocative way to sample desert life. The desert is sprinkled with ruins and tiny fields of millet. Camping out at night, huddled around a fire under a blanket of stars and listening to camel drivers songs is magically romantic.
Today we take you back to Jaisalmer and the rest of the day is free (car and driver at your disposal).
We will drive you to Rohetgarh today and on arrival we will check you into the hotel. Rest of the day is free to enjoy the pool and if you wish, book into the spa for a treatment.
This morning we drive to Ranakpur, a small town tucked away in a remote valley and famed for its beautiful 14th century Jain temples. You will have free time at the temples to explore on your own. We continue on to Udaipur and check you into the hotel.
This morning will consist of an orientation and sightseeing tour of Udaipur - including the City Palace and museum - before having a few hours in the afternoon to explore for yourselves. This evening you will take ride in a shared boat on Lake Pichola itself.
Free day. You have the option to add on a trip to Kumbalgarh National Park today. This evening, why not add on the optional excursion to Monsoon Palace - see the Enhance your Holiday page for details.
We will transfer you to the airport for the via to Varanasi, via Delhi (flight 9W 2628 departing at 07:40 and arriving at 09:20, then flight 9W 2423 departing at 10:40 and arriving at 11:55). On arrival we will transfer you to the hotel. This evening we will take you to the Aarti at the Ganges, a wonderful ceremony that takes place every evening.
This morning, we enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the holy Ganges where we'll view the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on the many riverbank ghats (riverside steps). In the afternoon we will enjoy a visit to the famous Buddhist holy sight of Sarnath. Sarnath is located at 10 Kms from Varanasi where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to the five holy men; preaching the middleway to final Nirvana.
We will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Delhi (flight AI 405, departing at 15:50 and arriving at 17:05). On arrival in Delhi we will transfer you to the international airport.
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Microsoft expands licensing program for mobile Exchange
Company posts technical documents designed to let developers build on its ActiveSync protocol, which connects mobile devices to Microsoft's Exchange Server.
Microsoft announced Thursday it expanded its Exchange ActiveSync IP licensing program and posted technical documents to spur development of prototype applications that link to its Exchange Server and Exchange ActiveSync-enabled mobile phones.
The Exchange ActiveSync software is designed to allow mobile phones to receive wireless push e-mail, as well as synchronize calendar, contacts and tasks. It also aims to allow companies to manage wireless devices and enact security policies.
The software giant also posted the protocols on the Microsoft Developer Network and expanded the licensing program to establish greater clarity on the steps and licensing terms that are needed when other companies want to commercialize the ActiveSync applications.


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Exercise a Good Protector Against Heart Problems in People With Type 1
Australian researchers say type 1s who regularly exercise are protecting themselves against cardiovascular disease "through the preservation of vascular compliance."
A study population of healthy volunteers (176) and type 1s (105) between the ages of 17 and 70 years were recruited.
The researchers found that three or more episodes of vigorous activity per week were associated with greater cardiovascular heart health.
—European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, August 2006
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Converting and Processing Video Files with Transcode
Transcode is a handy tool for manipulating video files at the command line. With its modular architecture, the Transcode utility gives users much more than simple format conversion.
Transcode is a tool that converts files from one video format to another format. You can also use Transcode for other kinds of video file manipulation, such as resizing video frames. If you expect a video conversion tool to give you a pretty GUI, you may be in for a disappointment with Transcode. Transcode [1] is a command line only program with a several command line based controls. Like most non-GUI tools, Transcode's big advantage is its flexibility, and its major weakness is usability.
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Brewers GM Doug Melvin: "We're taking phone calls"
CREATED Jul 26, 2012
After a miserable road trip in which the Milwaukee Brewers lost all six games, the organization (and fans) has resigned to the notion that the playoffs are simply not in the cards this season.
Brewers General Manager Doug Melvin joined me this morning on Wisconsin's Morning News to discuss the state of the team as the July 31st trade deadline approaches.
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