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Mark your calendars for the Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program on June 7, reasonably close to home in Graham and Orting. And well worth the trip, for Old Goat Farm will be welcoming visitors. Not only a beautiful garden and charming old farmhouse, but also a happy menagerie of goats, chickens and ducks. Gary Waller and Greg Graves are great hosts....and their little nursery is full of cool plants. Here's a shot of the old goat the farm is named for, and one of many charming vignettes at the farm.
The Chase Garden and HomeRanch will also be held open, and part of the day's proceeds will benefit the Chase Garden. For full details of the day, see the Garden Conservancy's Open Day info page.


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If I don't count Friday when is the local bazaar day, I am living in a generally calm and silent neighborhood. When I give ear to outside, I can easily hear tweets of birds. If I give more attention, I can even distinguish the sounds of at least five different kinds of birds. Doves, crows, gulls, swallows, nightingales, etc…
Frankly said, even though I have been living in the same apartment for five years, I have been aware of that just for the past year. Most probably, I was hearing only horn sounds or street noise before. It is because I didn't have the awareness of orientation of my conscious attention at that time. My mind was always in auto pilot. So it could easily find the similar things outside look like itself to bring on my level of perception. When I learned to orient my attention consciously, after then I met with the bird population living in my neighborhood:)
I have not written for a long time. Nearly two months passed since my last post. Indeed I have written couple of them in the meantime but I didn't post them. Why? Simple, because I didn't feel like:)
Writing my blog is a total arbitrary action for me. I do it when I feel like; I don't do it if I don't feel like. I write without the feeling of obligation. I have no limitations for its timing, content or length. I really like this very much since this is called freedom.
Have you ever thought about how much we feel total freedom in our life? How frequently we taste feeling of freedom?
When a question comes to your mind, what do you do to find the answer? Formerly, we used to look at the encyclopedias, or ask it to the wise men. Today, there is a new concept called "Google" in our lives. We simply write the keywords into the search bar and push the enter button. And here are the thousands of results are waiting for us. If we narrow down the searching criteria, it is easier to pick up the right answer that we are looking for.
On the other hand, there are some questions that even Google cannot find the answer. These are the particular questions about us. Most of the time, rather than a clear question, they indicates their presence as a huge sense of uncertainty growing inside. We know that the only person on earth can give the answer is "ourselves". But the question is "how?"
Is there anybody in your life whom you cannot forgive? Once upon a time, there were in my life. Oh, how much upset, hurt and angry I was:( The reason of why I feel like that is two consecutive experiences took place in different areas of my life. You can never believe how long I continued to carry that extremely intense anger in my heart. When I went hospital later on for general check-up, I learned I have two big stones in my gall bladder. And I wasn't surprised when I read the mental cause of gallstone is bitterness and condemnation.
"Loving yourself" is always the first item in "to do" lists of how to live a better life revealed in all personal development books. Everybody says they love themselves, but very few people live their life according to their desires. Therefore, we should question the accuracy of the answer to the question "Do I really love myself?" But how do we know if we love ourselves or not? Is there a measure for this? Most importantly, if we realize we don't love ourselves enough, how to love, where to begin?
It is said that, the outer world is a reflection of the inner world. I totally believe in that phrase is right from my own experiences.
Do you have any fears that affect your life and couldn't overcome it? If yes, do you want to conquer them and liberate yourself?
Before reading the 1.st item below, please don't easily say that "I do not have any fear". Even this phrase could be a fear which is masked by denial and keep you away from confronting with your fears. Having a fear is not a weakness. The real weakness is riding a life as a prisoner of fear.
A few days after new year eve I was surfing on internet when a video shared in facebook page of the blog that I am following caught my attention. It was about "why people begin every new year with lots of resolutions that cannot been achieved and postponed to the next year". For instance, doing sports regularly, healthy nourishment; lose weight, saving money aside every month, etc. Until today, I also put such goals for myself but unfortunately i haven't been successful at all.
Have you ever asked yourself "what is my life purpose"? Were you satisfied with your answer? Or did you think "I am sucked up in my daily routine so much that I don't question if my life has a meaning or not".
It was one of the most difficult questions to answer for me. So much that, when i think about it (during the most troublesome times), i was saying "With so much sorrow I can not contemplate about it" and try to get rid of the thought immediately. People feel powerless against unanswered questions. Especially this question is about you.
How often do you observe yourself and your sensations on events that happen to you everyday? Or is your average day so monotonous that you don't notice what's around you?
In fact, "living in the moment" is something that while we are living our life we keep our observer within always alert and active. If the observer within is sleeping, we are living our lives without understanding like sleep stupor. But if the observer is alert, we are riding a life that we are aware of each passing moment and ourselves.
So how do we observe ourselves?
What words does your family use in order to express their love and appreciation for you? Mine was "my intelligent girl". This might sound crazy right now but at that time these words which influenced my subconscious and led me to develop a plain logic. That's why I began to give more value to professions which require intelligence. At that time my reference to measure intelligence was OSS which is university entrance exam in Turkey. A high score I get means a good career I will have and win my family's approval.
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|There is an election for the role of Secretary in North Lincolnshire Local Government UNISON branch this week. Sounds pretty dull doesn't it. There are, however, serious issues at stake about the future of jobs and services in the town and serious debates about the type of union we need. I am standing in the election in the hope that we can build a union that genuinely represents and defends its members and is prepared to take a lead in defending local services. I spoke at a campaign meeting last night at Heslam Park and have been asked by several people who couldn't be there to post a copy of my speech. That would take up too much space so here is a slimmed down version....
Between 2011 and 2015, funding for local councils is being
cut by £7.6 billion, a 26% cut. So far less than 50% of those cuts have been
achieved and 12% of councils are at risk of not balancing the books. This is
not scaremongering, these figures come direct from the National Audit Office.
The argument that Cameron, Clegg and Co use is that
austerity is necessary, there isn't enough money in the pot, there is no
alternative to cuts. It is all lies!
In 2011, bankers bonuses totalled £7 billion, four UK banks
made £24 billion in profit last year. Add in all the unpaid tax from Vodaphone,
Starbucks, Amazon, Topshop, Boots and the picture starts to look a little
different. Reining in the banks and collecting the tax we are owed would make
all of these cuts unnecessary. Even Tory economists at Goldman Sachs now say
that austerity is harming the economy and have called on George Osborne to come
up with a Plan B.
We do not have to sit back and accept the cuts. When the
banking crisis hit in Iceland
in 2008 the people of Iceland
certainly didn't sit back. The Government was sacked, banks nationalised, the
constitution changed to stop the abuse from happening again. There have been two citizen uprisings, totally peaceful and now
200 bankers and executives face criminal charges. Has the Icelandic economy
been damaged by this? Actually quite the opposite. They have seen 7 consecutive
quarters of growth, averaging 2.5% per annum, and have an unemployment rate
below 5%, making them the envy of Europe.
On a local level we have a dogmatic Tory council led by
their masters in Westminster, determined to demolish, privatise or outsource
anything they can. The Youth Service is the latest victim, but before that
Childrens Services were attacked, Scotter House is rubble, De Lacy House is
being run down ready for closure. It is rumoured that they have set their
sights on IT and Leisure Services and are complaining about a large overspend
in Adult Services.
What has UNISON had to say? Well, in spite of there being
good shop stewards in the branch, the leadership has been silent.
In times when things are relatively peaceful, a union can
get away with defending individuals and making sure the council follows its
procedures. Expertise in casework is essential and we have a number of stewards
well able to represent members. The situation today, sadly, is far from
peaceful and individual casework will never be enough to defend us against the
sort of assaults we now face.
The union leadership has become detached from the members it
is supposed to represent and has failed to show any opposition. To behave in
this way is nothing short of colluding with council cuts.
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not to simply replace the current secretary. I am standing in the hope that
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I am attempting to refinish a table that can't be less than a century old and has some serious gouges that no amount of sanding is going to eliminate. The extent of my finishing experience is spraying shellac onto little wood toys. I have seen some furnishings and gym floors have a thick glass like surface to them that must be a millimeter or more in thickness and perfectly fills the spaces between boards and gouges as if someone had melted glass onto the wood and then buffed it out to a semi-gloss. How is this done? I am not worried about the historical nature of the table, I am just trying to make it look nice and extremely durable (I intend to use this as the kitchen table/ work space). It is the legs in particular that I am looking to fill gaps etc. |
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Urethane. Probably not the style for an older piece since it is so thick. Deft Clear Wood Finish is brushing lacquer. If you use the gloss it can be rubbed out to any sheen you want from high gloss down Semi gloss finishes cannot be made more glossy since silica (powdered quartz) is added to the finish to make it duller. |
- Posted by sarschlos_remodeler (My Page) on Wed, Aug 5, 09 at 16:54
I wouldn't use a urethane finish on a piece that old. There are a couple of ways to repair deep gouges. You could epoxy pieces of wood that match the species/grain to the gouged out areas and then sand those down to blend with the rest of the table top before applying the stain and finish. There are also tinted epoxy wood putties for areas that aren't quite as prominent as a table top (legs, for example) that work very nicely. Again, apply after stripping, then sand and stain to blend before you apply the finish. You should not be using the finish to correct any problems. The finish is just what it sounds like, the icing on a well-restored cake. If you've never done furniture restoration before, you might look for a furniture restorer/refinisher in your area who offers classes so that you can do it right and you can get help on the parts such as matching wood pieces to repair deep gouges or splits in the wood. |
That table is about 70 to 80 years old...not a "fine antique" but rather "vintage" I gather you are not interested in restoring it but rather in making it functional and hard wearing....if so urethane is the way to go. Deft lacquer finishes don'ts tand up well to daily wiping, but poly urethane does....apply several coats...letting dry between each coat and rubbing with 4 OOO steel wool. The solvent based stuff stands up better than does the water based. I wouldn't worry about the gouges and dings....just varnish over and call them "character marks". Linda C |
- Posted by spicegirl_0101 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 6, 09 at 10:36
Hi there, I believe Bona Kemi is often used on gym floors. Check out bonakemi.com as well as bona.com. Either their Mega product or Traffic for super-duper protection:) You'd have to call them to make sure it is okay for your particular situation, but I'm using it on my (Bona Mega) surfaces so that it can level itself, so you might have to use something different for legs, etc. |
"You could epoxy pieces of wood that match the species/grain to the gouged out areas and then sand those down to blend with the rest of the table top before applying the stain and finish." There is no reason to use epoxy to repair furniture used in a house. |
- Posted by bobsmyuncle (My Page) on Tue, Aug 11, 09 at 12:31
Not true, as you can rub a finish to a higher gloss level. I just finished taking a dead flat finish to a gloss finish with the use of rubbing compounds and a lamb's wool buffer. > If you use the gloss it can be rubbed out to any sheen you want from high gloss down Semi gloss finishes cannot be made more glossy since silica (powdered quartz) is added to the finish to make it duller. I would avoid using steel wool between layers of finish as you will leave behind shards of steel that can either react with the wood or rust. While this is less important in a dark finish like this, it is critical is a light, natural finish. It's also called 0000 or 4/0 steel wool. Instead use a light gray or maroon Scotch-Brite or Norton non-woven abrasive pad. As far as the cracks and gouges, you can certainly fill them but I, too, vote for cleaning them up and leaving them as character marks (distressing). |
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The amount of work that Morgan Herrin has put into his pieces is incredible and unreal. The artist has transformed wood into awe-inspiring sublime sculptures that need to be seen up close in order to truly appreciate their beauty.
Morgan Herrin's work is incredibly surreal and often molds two subjects together to form one hybrid being. Two of the pieces depict aquatic life becoming part of a human face. The details and the intricacies of the tentacles and coral truly demonstrate Herrin's craftsmanship and his unusual alien-esque approach to art. He has also created a knight who appears to be melting, and a model incorporated into a globe.
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Dengue cases in Zambo on 'high alert' level
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Friday, May 4, 2012
THE City Health Office (CH) has called on authorities and the public once again to help intensify its campaign against dengue hemorrhagic fever as the cases in Zamboanga City have reached "high alert" level.
City Health Officer Dr. Rodelin Agbulos said the dengue cases from January 1 to May 3 have reached 654, only a hundred cases short before it becomes an outbreak.
Of the total 654 registered cases from January 1 to May 3, nine were fatal, Agbulos said.
The CHO recorded last year only a little over 200 cases covering the same period. The dengue mortality recorded last year was 14.
Agbulos said his office will conduct community meetings in the 20 villages of the city to come up with plans and programs intended to prevent and control the spread of dengue fever.
Included in the list of top 20 villages are Tugbungan, Guiwan, Tumaga, Sta. Maria, Pasonanca, and Tetuan.
"We have exceeded the alert level and so what is very urgent is for barangay officials and the residents to spearhead the drive to prevent and control dengue fever in their barangays," Agbulos added.
Health personnel will go around the most affected villages to discuss urgent measures to search and destroy breeding sites of the dengue-carrier mosquitoes, he said.
Aside from the top 20 villages, also target of the community meetings will be villages where there are sporadic dengue cases as well as those areas with rivers and riverbanks and cemeteries, he said.
Agbulos was confident that the situation can still be remedied for as long as the barangay officials and the residents will cooperate and support each other in eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
"With the help of barangay officials and residents, I am very confident that we can prevent the declaration of an outbreak," he said.
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Less than 24 hours after acquiring Matt Hunwick in a trade with Boston, Greg Sherman made another move by sending defenceman Scott Hannan to Washington in exchange for Tomas Fleischmann. The move makes a lot of sense for both sides; the Capitals were looking for a shutdown type defender while Fleischmann can help pick up some of the offensive slack left by injuries to Chris Stewart and Peter Mueller.
Capitals' general manager George McPhee had good things to say about Hannan, as Katie Carrera of Capitals Insider reports:
"He's at the point in his career where he's been in the league a long time and wants to win a [Stanley] Cup, and I think it completes our defense…"
Fleischmann was a skilled forward on a club that was stocked full of skilled forwards, and his name had been floated in trade rumours since July. He should see increased ice time in Colorado, where he could skate on one of the club's top two lines.
Speaking of Mueller, who has not played this season due to lingering problems from concussions, the Avalanche have to be hoping that Fleischmann will provide a jolt to their lineup - similar to the aforementioned ex-Coyotes when he was acquired late last season. The knock on Fleischmann has been his two-way play and struggles with consistency, although, sometimes a change of scenery is all a player needs.
Hannan should step into a good situation and see lots of ice time in Washington. He's a quality shot blocker and can play with a physical edge when he's on. We really wish he still had the long hair that helped him resemble Captain Caveman, but we'll settle for a good playoff beard when the time comes.
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Posted By John Latta On July 19, 2010 @ 12:10 pm In The Roadologist | No Comments
You know it's been happening, and now the Wall Street Journal has noticed so maybe the rest of the country will notice.
Here's part of the introduction to the paper's story today:
Paved roads, historical emblems of American achievement, are being torn up across rural America and replaced with gravel or other rough surfaces as counties struggle with tight budgets and dwindling state and federal revenue.
I have been arguing for some time that, stimulus notwithstanding, a shortage of funds and the lack of a six-year highway bill are factors changing the way we do road business now and those changes will continue to influence the way we work for years to come. Those gravel roads will mostly stay gravel for a long, long while I would think. Well into the next boom cycle (whenever that is). So heck out the gravel roads story from the WSJ.
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We've recently taken stock of quite a few fun, student oriented websites that are educational and will keep your kids learning during their summer break. While many of the sites we've mentioned address a large variety of learning levels, most are geared towards slightly younger students. So today, we've collected a few that would be more interesting for older students – definitely more geared towards a middle and high school crowd. Rather than focusing on learning specific math concepts or learning words and to read, these sites look at foreign language learning, creative writing, and games with more complex ideas behind them.
On BoomWriter, kids compete to write subsequent chapters of storybooks. Each student writes collaboratively with a group, and votes to select the best next parts of the story. There is a free wing and paid wing of this site, and it is also available to teachers to get their classes writing together collaboratively.
MusicTheory offers fun, interactive music lessons for music/instrument learners of all ages. Offers basics for students just getting started with music, but also offers great tools for a more advanced music student (such as downloadable staff paper, a chord calculator, and metronome all in one spot).
This is a global literary magazine started by a 15-year-old girl who goes to high school in Massachusetts. Students can submit their own writings (poetry, short stories, essays, etc) and artwork, photography, videos, and other media to encourage dialogue and understanding between teens of all backgrounds and walks of life from around the globe. Many selections will be featured on the website, which should be a great motivator!
Conjuguemos offers fun and free online language learning activities for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Latin. There are vocabulary themed quizzes, verb practice, flashcards that are printable, and easy games (like hangman and crosswords). My one gripe with the site is that for many of the quizzes where you type in an answer, it will mark you wrong for using 'and' instead of an ampersand, or not using a dash between certain hyphenated words even if they're answered correctly.
Persuasive games offers simple concept games that tend to reach towards more complex ideas (like wind energy or pandemic illnesses) that are suited towards older learners. Its no Minecraft, but the games are really interesting and should get some brain churning going on.


text: | Dáil Éireann - Volume 673 - 05 February, 2009 Priority Questions. - Election Management System. Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date for the introduction of the cap on local election spending; the spending limits and the framework which will be introduced to monitor spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3939/09] Deputy John Gormley Deputy John Gormley Deputy John Gormley: I intend to bring forward proposals in the near future for legislative change to allow for the introduction of spending limits at local elections. It is my intention to have the limits in place for the local elections to be held this year. The programme for Government contains a commitment to examine spending limits at local elections as part of the Green Paper on local government. The Green Paper, published in April 2008, outlined two possible approaches, a fixed expenditure ceiling of a set amount per candidate or limits linked to a proportion of Dáil expenditure. The purpose of introducing spending limits is to create as level a playing field as possible to ensure that candidates of modest means are not put at a disadvantage in contesting an election. It will also bring local elections in line with other electoral codes where spending limits already apply. 694 [694] In October 2008, I consulted the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the issue of spending limits. A policy research document prepared on behalf of the committee and presented at that meeting offered useful practical guidance. There are a number of complexities that need to be considered and I discussed these with members of the committee. The consultative committee on local government reform, which was involved in the drafting process for the Green Paper on Local Government also considered the issue of expenditure limits. This committee included representatives from all the main local government associations and representative bodies including the Association of County and City Councils, the Association of Municipal Authorities in Ireland, the County and City Managers Association and the Local Authority Members Association. Under the Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999, all local election candidates are currently required to submit a declaration of campaign expenditure, and the source of the funds to meet that expenditure. I believe that these provisions should be built upon, and that candidates should be required to comply with spending limits. However, in setting the limits, a balance has to be struck. The limits have to be both realistic and reasonable. If they were set at too low a level, they might unduly hinder campaigning, particularly by new candidates. Were the limits too high, they would defeat the objective of discouraging excessive spending. Given their different administrative responsibilities, there may be a case for setting different limits for county and city councils on the one hand, and borough and town councils on the other hand. This is something that is being considered. Preparatory work is now at an advanced stage, and I expect to publish a Bill shortly to introduce spending limits for candidates at local elections. Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister for his response. It is exactly the same response we received on 7 October 2008 when the Minister briefed the committee. A number of questions must be asked. Has the Minister brought this matter to Cabinet? In correspondence from the Taoiseach to the leader of my party in December there was discussion of complexities. There are no complexities in this. Local candidates must furnish financial information on their campaigns. What they need is a limit to be placed upon it. If this creates difficulties in terms of administration it also creates many benefits and a level playing field. It is an important factor in safeguarding against corruption. The Minister is on record, and I have stated in this Chamber and in committee, that there is a direct correlation between election spending and election outcome. The Minister has not delivered on this issue. He has given us the same response he gave to the committee on 7 October. There are 16 weeks to go to the next local elections, which is just over 100 days. When will the Minister bring forward this legislation? The Minister mentioned two approaches. There are several approaches. Which one will the Minister choose? An Leas-Cheann Comhairle An Leas-Cheann Comhairle An Leas-Cheann Comhairle: I will call on the Deputy again. Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch: It is unsatisfactory that the Minister is still prevaricating on this issue. Deputy John Gormley Deputy John Gormley 695 Deputy John Gormley: On the one hand Deputy Lynch states there are issues which need to be examined and, on the other, that there are no complexities. There are complexities and there is no question about it. If one considers the variation in population, and this will be based [695] on population, the electoral areas range from a low of 6,470 to a high of 51,803. This is a huge variation. How does one allocate spending on this basis? This is what we must try to do. In my reply, I stated there are issues with regard to some of the borough councils and these must be teased out. Next week, I hope to be in a position to announce this. Given that Deputy Lynch has highlighted the difficulties, stated that people have advantages and agreed with me that this needs to be done I hope he will welcome my initiative. I am sure he will find a way to criticise it in some shape or form. The limit for a three seat Dáil constituency at present is €30,150. The Green Paper recommends this is halved to €15,000. We must examine this and consider whether this is the way to go. My thinking is that it is and I hope that next week Deputy Lynch will be out on the plinth welcoming this. Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch: I did not intend to ask a supplementary question but as the Minister did not answer a number of my questions I will restate them. Yes, there are complexities but they are not unknown complexities. The complexities are related to population, various limits and urban and rural areas. I have discussed these with the Minister at committee meetings. Has the Minister brought the matter to Cabinet? Will next week's announcement give us a specific date? Candidates in the field need to know the limitations of their expenditure. I welcome the indication this afternoon that the Minister is beginning to move on this matter at last. However, the vast majority of the Minister's response is a repetition of what we heard on 7 October. Deputy John Gormley Deputy John Gormley Deputy John Gormley: I assure the Deputy that candidates will have clarity. Deputy Lynch must remember that I am a leader of a party and I have people running in the local elections also and they are as anxious as him to have the details. They will have those details next week. Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch Deputy Ciarán Lynch: Has it been brought to Cabinet? Deputy John Gormley Deputy John Gormley Deputy John Gormley: These matters have been discussed in detail, and as I stated because they are complex issues they must be teased out. However, I will be in a position next week to make a firm announcement. Dáil Éireann 673 Priority Questions. Election Management System. Questions 20090205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||


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is a kind of Propolis exclusive from Brazil. it has been studied in researches all over the world. Propolis Alecrim Polenectar : is a kind of propolis exclusive from Brazil. Also known as "Green Propolis", it has been studied in researches all over the world. Bees have as the main source to produce it a special native plant called "Alecrim-do-campo" (Baccharis dracunculifolia), a plant with a strong smell and a huge amount of antioxidant and antibacterial substances in its composition. This propolis has a green color and a strong aromatic smell. The extracts obtained from this kind of propolis have a strong spicy taste, and a beautiful light green color. Its flavonoids content reaches over 2.5%, most times reaching values over 3.0% of these important substances. It also has a strong concentration of phenolic acids and other important antioxidant and antibacterial substances, with excellent action as help in treatments against diseases of the immunologic systems, tumors cells and respiratory system diseases, as their prevention


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The body's control mechanisms for delivering zinc to cells could be key to improving treatment for some types of aggressive breast cancer.
New research by Cardiff University and King's College London has identified the switch which releases zinc into cells, with important implications for a number of diseases.
Zinc has long been known to play a vital part in human health. Too much zinc, or too little, can cause cell death. A growing body of evidence links zinc to disease states including neurodegeneration, inflammation, diabetes and cancer.
Zinc levels in cells are controlled by protein molecules called zinc transporters. These move zinc in and out of the cell to ensure correct levels are maintained. Until now, scientists have not understood how the transporters release the zinc. The Cardiff and King's research team have identified a switch, known as CK2, a protein which opens one transporter, called ZIP7, and allows the zinc to flow.
Earlier research by the team has already linked zinc delivery to types of breast cancer. Higher levels of intracellular zinc and the ZIP7 transporter were found in tamoxifen-resistant breast cancers. CK2 was also known to be more common in cancers which encourage cell growth. The discovery that CK2 opens ZIP7 suggests that drugs which block this release of zinc could also block cancer development. Early results from clinical trials of CK2 inhibitors suggest they are performing well.
Dr Kathryn Taylor, of Cardiff University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, said: "We know that zinc, in the right quantities, is vital for development, our immune systems and many other aspects of human health. But when something goes wrong with the body's zinc delivery system, it looks as though disease can result. In particular, our research has shown a link to highly aggressive forms of breast cancer. Our better understanding of how exactly zinc is delivered suggests if we can block malfunctioning transporter channels, we can potentially halt the growth of these forms of cancer. We believe this makes zinc, and zinc delivery, a high priority for future cancer research."
Professor Christer Hogstrand from the Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences Division at King's College London, said: "Our discovery provides a mechanistic explanation for how the cell uses zinc to regulate different functions. The evidence that zinc is released on command in the cell and then regulates cellular processes seems to set it apart from other transition metals, such as copper and iron, in the way that it is used by the body. These findings should open the door for new research into the roles of zinc in health and disease."
The research, funded by a Wellcome Trust University Research Award to Dr Taylor, is published tomorrow (February 7) in the leading journal Science Signaling.
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Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, today the University combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research. The University's breadth of expertise in research and research-led teaching encompasses: the humanities; the natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; engineering and technology; preparation for a wide range of professions; and a longstanding commitment to lifelong learning. Three major new Research Institutes, offering radical new approaches to neurosciences and mental health, cancer stem cells and sustainable places were announced by the University in 2010.
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The Chronicles of Riddick may not be the most scintillating title for a sci-fi blockbuster devoted to the joys of interplanetary butt kicking, but I suppose its faux-Asimov pomposity does at least beat ''The Chronicles of the Guy Vin Diesel Played in Pitch Black.'' It's been four years since Diesel staked his claim to action stardom in that heightened B-movie ''Alien'' knockoff, and it's easy to chart his growth on screen: By now, there isn't a line of dialogue, no matter how trivial, that this thick-featured Gollum on 'roids wouldn't dare to overdo in his ''threatening'' mush-mouthed monotone.
When a man becomes a swaggering action star, it is generally because, like Schwarzenegger or Seagal, he is more or less incompetent at any other role. Diesel, however, made an honorable grunt in ''Saving Private Ryan,'' and he had a fast-break bluster in ''Boiler Room.'' He's a paradox: a tough-guy actor with a spark of true talent who is borderline incompetent at lunkish action roles. In ''The Chronicles of Riddick,'' Diesel once again tries to out-basso Isaac Hayes, and he treats a cheesy line like ''I bow to no man!'' not by understating it -- the way that, say, Stallone might -- but by pumping it up. He's the king of trying too hard; he turns self-adoring musclehead attitude into macho camp.
The modest virtues of ''Pitch Black,'' in which Diesel played the allegedly fearsome escaped convict Riddick by domesticating him enough to make him seem almost sweet, are mostly obliterated by Riddick, in which the returning writer-director, David Twohy, indulges in almost two hours of lovingly photographed hardware and mortal combat set amid the cities, skies, and deserts of one of those futuristic digital cosmospheres. This time Riddick, the sociopathic loner who knuckles under to no one, becomes a galactic gladiator facing down a brainwashing fascist with the redundant name of Lord Marshal (Colm Feore), who makes his pronouncements from within a tall burnished-silver palace that looks like it was decorated by the team of H.R. Giger and Thom Filicia.
There's one exciting moment in which Riddick and Kyra (Alexa Davalos), all grown up out of her androgynous ''Pitch Black'' disguise, swing across a mountain face inches from a nuclear blast. But ''The Chronicles of Riddick'' is mostly a ponderous chronicle. Judi Dench, as Marshal's soothsayer, shows up for just long enough to make you wonder what Judi Dench is doing in this movie, and Lord Marshal himself, with his high-minded talk of glory and sacrifice, sounds like he's recruiting for al-Qaeda. Any allegory, however, is abruptly buried by Twohy's fetishizing of armor and weapons. He lingers over the elegant serrated daggers and boxy machine guns, as well as an ax as elaborate as a designer palm leaf; even the jutting formations on the planet where Riddick and a band of rebel mercenaries get stranded look like razor-y knives. This is a movie so devoted to metal that it couldn't care less about the flesh it destroys.


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Whole Wheat Hummus Roll-Ups
Fun finger food made even healthier by using whole wheat tortillas and fresh vegetables!
This recipe makes four small roll-ups, perfect for a summertime lunch, as they pack very easily for the beach, pool, park, trail or other excursion. For a heartier meal, serve with Italian Vegetable Soup for extra dipping fun!
- 1 whole wheat tortilla, cut into quarters
- 1/4 c. hummus
- 1/4 c. shredded cheddar or Colby jack cheese
- 1/4 c. diced tomato
- 1/2 of a ripe avocado, sliced the long way
Spread hummus evenly across all tortillas. Top each tortilla equally down the middle with cheese, tomato and avocado. Kids will love to help with each part of this task. I purposely built in a bit of extra toppings so they can sample freely as they go!
Roll-up, serve and enjoy the ensuing smiles.
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Sunita Bose completed her Ph.D. in Sociology at the University at Albany in 2005. Since then she has been an active member of the Sociology Department and the Asian Studies Program at New Paltz. Originally a native of India, her undergraduate degree in Economics is from the University of Calcutta, India. Her substantive areas of interest include gender and families with a regional focus on South Asia. Her current research includes fieldwork in India on girl's education as well as other research on gender discrimination, marriage and families, and HIV/AIDS in India. Her courses are often cross listed with Women's Studies and/or Asian Studies and provide an international perspective for interested students.
Karl Bryant, Ph.D. (University of California-Santa Barbara) is an Assistant Professor in both Sociology and Women's Studies. His research is in the overlapping areas of gender, sexuality, childhood studies, science studies, and the sociology of knowledge. His has published in Deviant Behavior, Journal of Sex Research, Sexualities,and Sexuality Research & Social Policy. He is currently completing a history of the psychiatric diagnosis "Gender Identity Disorder of Childhood," and is studying the scientific wing of "Ex-Gay" movements. Professor Bryant is also part of an international team studying societal impacts of emerging nanotechnologies. He teaches courses on sexuality, gender, queer studies, and social inequalities.
Donna Chaffee, LCSW, obtained her Master's in Social Work degree in 1977. She joined the Sociology department at SUNY New Paltz in 2004. Donna teaches in the Concentration in Human Services, as well as teaching a course in juvenile delinquency and an International Social Welfare course in Spain. As a licensed clinical social worker, Donna's main area of expertise is in the field of child welfare. She holds a post-graduate certificate in the area of family therapy and for 30 years has worked as a clinical social worker and administrator in agencies serving children, adolescents, and families. She continues to provide staff development and quality assurance oversight to local child welfare agencies.
Mette Christiansen, LMSW, obtained her social pedagogical degree and practiced in Denmark before coming to the US. After practicing as a direct care worker and social worker in the US, Mette is now the Director of the Concentration in Human Services in the Department of Sociology. In collaboration with colleague Donna Chaffee, she teaches courses in the Concentration in Human Services. Mette's teaching is inspired by working with various populations in the field and a commitment to professionalizing the field of human services. Mette is pursuing her Ph.D. in Social Welfare at SUNY Albany. Areas of research and interest include: professional socialization and education of human services and social workers and international social welfare.
Alexandra Cox received her Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Cambridge in 2012. She was awarded a Gates Cambridge scholarship, which is given to students with leadership potential who are committed to improving the lives of others. For her dissertation research, Alexandra spent a year following the lives of approximately 40 teenagers who spent time in New York's juvenile justice system. In 2010, Alexandra was awarded a Soros Justice Advocacy fellowship to conduct an action research project aimed at understanding staff resistance to juvenile justice reform. She has published her academic work in Punishment and Society andthe Journal of Youth Studies, but has also written for the popular media, in the Huffington Post and City Limits, among other places. Prior to receiving her Ph.D., Alexandra worked as a researcher at the American Civil Liberties Union's Drug Policy Litigation Project, then at the Drug Policy Alliance's Office of Legal Affairs, in San Francisco, where she also volunteered at the Alameda County syringe exchange. She went on to work as a mitigation specialist at the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem, a community-based public defender's office in New York City. She is on the board of Literacy for Incarcerated Teens, an organization that helps to build libraries in juvenile facilities and supports author visits to those facilities.
Judith Halasz received her Ph.D. from the City University of New York in 2007. Her scholarship and teaching focus on culture, film, urban life, labor, and social theory. Her recent and current projects include an ethnographic and historical study of bohemian life on the Lower East Side of New York City, a statistical analysis of de facto segregation in New York City housing programs, and an examination of gender politics in French avant-garde cinema. She has published in Sociological Forum, Across the Disciplines, and The Drama Review.
Mat JeckerByrne has close to twenty years experience teaching sociology to undergraduate students. His teaching style is engaging and exciting, aimed at fostering students' learning and reflection skills, and accomplished through innovative assignments, classroom exercises, and traditional lecture. Dr. JeckerByrne's academic interests include; the sociology of culture, American society, the American Funeral Service, and social inequality and the middle classes. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the City University of New York Graduate Center in June of 2000 defending the dissertation, Dealing with Death: Problems and Responses in American Funeral Practice.
Peter Kaufman received his Ph.D. from Stony Brook University and joined the faculty at SUNY New Paltz in 1999. He teaches a wide range of classes including Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theory, Education and Society, Social Interaction, and the Sociology of Sport. Peter's research interests have also been somewhat broadly defined. He has written about social-class reproduction and identity formation; athletes who engage in social and political activism; and strategies to incorporate critical pedagogy into the sociology classroom.
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Brian Obach received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2000 and came to SUNY New Paltz the same year. He teaches courses on social movements, environmental sociology and political economy. His research interests include social movement coalitions, political economy, labor unions, and the environmental movement. He is the author of several articles and a book entitled, Labor and the Environmental Movement: The Quest for Common Ground (MIT Press 2004). He is currently conducting a study funded by the National Science Foundation on the organic agriculture movement. He is also active with the faculty union and chairs the campus Environmental Task Force.
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Anne R. Roschelle is an Associate Professor. Her teaching interests include social welfare, poverty, the social construction of race, class, and gender through film, and racial-ethnic families. Anne is the author of numerous articles on the intersection of race, class, and gender with a focus on extended kinship networks, family poverty, homelessness, and work and family in Cuba. She is the author of No More Kin: Exploring Race, Class, and Gender in Family Networks, which was a recipient of Choice Magazines 1997 Outstanding Academic Book Award. Anne is an avid hiker and plays flute in a local rock band called Questionable Authorities.
Irwin Sperber received his Ph. D. in Sociology from the University of California at Berkeley (1975), and was actively engaged in the anti-war movement there during the late sixties. His areas of interest include sociological theory, social psychology, health and environmental policy, and the sociology of science. His study of irrationality in the scientific community, Fashions in Science (University of Minnesota Press, 1991), attracted heated controversy in some academic journals. He is presently an associate editor for Capitalism, Nature and Socialism, an international journal devoted to radical ecology, and has made presentations at national and international conferences in that capacity. He is now completing a manuscript, Toward a New Medical Sociology, under contract with the Academica Press.
Roberto Vélez-Vélez received his Ph.D. from SUNY-University at Albany in 2008 and joined the Sociology Department in fall 2010. He teaches courses on Social Inequality, Political Sociology, Research Methods, Media and Society and Social Movements. His research has focused on the anti-military movement in Vieques (1999-2005) and the different points of impact upon Puerto Rican social and political space. He is also interested on collective/social memory and social movements, gender and memory, and Puerto Rican and Latin American Studies. He has written on the significance of gender in social movements, Latin American-U.S. political dynamics, and the role of remembrance in mobilization processes at Vieques, Puerto Rico.
Eve Waltermaurer, PhD is a social epidemiologist who joined the Sociology department in 2005 to coordinate the Criminology Concentration. Dr. Waltermaurer has been studying violence since the late 1990's and continues to research intimate partner violence and delinquent behavior. Her criminology courses include criminological theory, delinquency, and sociology of violence. She has also published a number of papers related to research methodology and teaches the two methods courses for the department.


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Sean "Diddy" Combs presented Janelle Monae, the newest addition to the Bad Boy Records roster, to music industry insiders on April 3 at New York's Blender Theater. The singer/songwriter/producer is signed to the label via her own Wondaland Arts Society imprint.
Related Videos:"I've been blessed with artists like Jodeci, Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige in the past, but this artist right here ... you've just got to see it to believe it. I don't know if you ever felt the Holy Ghost, but that's the only feeling you're going to feel tonight," said an excited Combs as he introduced Monae before a full house. "This is possibly the most important signing of my career," Combs continued. "I thank God for blessing me with an artist like Janelle Monae. Now, are y'all ready to go to church?" Monae -- decked out in her staple black slacks, white dress jacket with black lapel, oversized black bow tie and black and white wingtip shoes -- performed a five-song set that included the guitar-laden "Smile," "Letting Go" and "Violet Stars/Happy Hunting," which finds Monae singing, "I'm an alien from outer space / I'm a cyber girl without a face," over thumping drums. "I love you. Follow us in this journey. Hopefully we can alter history together," said the Kansas City native before exiting the stage. WQHT (Hot 97) New York's DJ Enuff, Vibe Magazine editor-in-chief Danyel Smith, comedian/actor Anthony Anderson and BET's Terrence J were among those in attendance. In a recent Q&A, Combs told reporters, "We're really breaking [Monae] in the underground so it has that infectious buzz to it. It's the sound of her voice, her approach to records, her energy, her performance -- she's something I've never seen before, I've never seen the package delivered like that." Monae's EP, "Metropolis Suite," will be released in June, while her solo debut, "Metropolis," co-executive produced by Outkast's Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, arrives in September. Monae, who met Patton after moving to Atlanta to pursue a career in music, collaborated with the rapper on tracks "Call the Law" and "In Your Dreams" from Outkast's soundtrack to "Idlewild". Monae was also featured in the video for the single "Morris Brown."
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I love watching the process of creation, whether it's pixels or fermentation. While I enjoy a good scotch, bourbon has become my liquor of choice, as it doesn't carry the blunt hammer of peat. I've seen a couple of documentaries on the creation of scotch, so it's neat to compare the processes and the liquid each produces.
Meet the Twinkie-saving, beer-selling billionaire who has changed the way you eat
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A Different Kind of Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut in China is very different than the American version. The restaurant itself is much nicer, encouraging you to sit-down and enjoy a higher-end experience. While I was in Shanghai, I managed to walk by one, though sadly, not be able to dine there – I'm not tempted by Pizza Hut in the US. For an idea of the difference, check out this video:
That said, I also stumbled across some fun differences in their menu. Some very interesting differences. Here are some menu items that you don't see here in the States:
- Seafood Supreme (Thousand Island Sauce) Pizza
- Portuguese Chicken Rice
- Bacon Penne with Truffle Parsley Sauce
- Baked Vegetables in Portuguese Sauce
- Mashed Potato with Bacon in White Sauce
- French Style Escargots with Mashed Potato
- Thousand Island Seafood Con Carne
- Snack platters that include chicken wings, waffle fries, mini-sausages and baby back ribs
I also love that the delivery people in their advertising can shoot fire from their hands. That's a great way to keep the pizza warm on its way from the restaurant.
The Chinese Oreo
Any foreign company that comes to China and says, 'There's 1 1/2 billion people here, goody goody, and I only need 1 percent of that' … [is] going to get into trouble. You have to understand how the consumer operates at a really detailed level.
Lorna Davis, Global Biscuits Category Head at Kraft
Planet Money's piece Rethinking The Oreo For Chinese Consumers provides an interesting view into the experience of one of the best known American brands stumbling, recovering and then dominating it's market in China. It's a fun read.
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Contrary to expectations, a McGill University researcher has discovered that seeing meat makes people significantly less aggressive. Frank Kachanoff, who studies evolution at the university's department of psychology, had initially thought the presence of meat would provoke bloodlust, believing the response would have helped our primate ancestors hunt. But in fact, his research showed the reverse is true.
Smoked Lemons
For the curious, they smoked at 200 – 225° for an hour using a mix of charcoal and pecan. They'll be used in this smoked lemonade recipe. Hat tip to Leesa for sending me the link.
Preservation Bacon
If you follow me at all you know that I love bacon and quite recently acquired a pound of Preservation Bacon, which is made from bellies from local (Austin), naturally raised hogs and curing salt. As my taste buds can attest, this is some impressive stuff, and it looks good to boot, as you can see in the photos at the end of this thread. The bacon is cut nice and thick (he'll cut it to your desired width) and the individual bacon slices maintain their shape beautifully.
If you're interested in getting a pound or two for yourself, sign up to receive the Preservation Bacon newsletter (the site is a placeholder at the moment). One note – the bacon is only available in Austin at this time.
I can't wait to try another dish and order a second batch down the road.
Here are some pictures to get your stomach grumbling:
Smoked Chicken Recipe
Here's my method for producing flavorful and juicy barbecue chicken in my smoker.
If you don't have a lot of chicken, you can reduce this to a half or quarter of these amounts, as long as the chicken is fully surrounded by the brine. Typically you want ¼ cup of salt and ¼ cup sugar per quart of water.
- 1 whole chicken (more if you want and your smoker has room)
- 1 gallon water
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- Fresh rosemary
The Night Before
I like to cut the chicken in half as it ensures more even cooking, and makes it much easier to move around the smoker when/if you need to rotate or move the meat.
- Prepare the Brine: In a large container, mix the water, salt and brown sugar. This is much easier with warm water as it wil absorb the salt much more quickly. Just be sure to let it cool before you put the chicken in it.
- Cut the chicken in half, along the breastbone. The result should have one wing and one leg on each side.
- Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag (my preferred method) or a suitably sized container, add the rosemary (I'll usually add a few stems) and pour in the brine liquid. If you split the chicken into more than one container, you may need extra brine. Make sure the chicken is fully immersed
- After sealing the container, put it in the fridge if you have room. Alternately, I like to put it in a cooler full of ice so the refrigerator isn't jam-packed and in case the bags give way, the mess would be contained. Luckily I haven't had any brine leaks.
Smoking Day
The actual smoking process will be about 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the brine an hour or before it will go into the smoker.
- Rinse the chicken thoroughly. Missing this step will result in a slightly too-salty chicken
- When the smoker is at 235°, place the chicken halves on the grill. I place the thicker, breast side towards the firebox; you may need to find the best layout for your smoker.
- Maintain the 235° temperature.
- Rotate the chicken after two hours (half-way through the cooking process) so the meat is evenly cooked.
- After the fourth hour, check the internal temperature of the meat in the breast of one of the halves to ensure it is fully cooked. You're aiming for 165°, though you may want to pull it out a couple of degrees sooner, as the meat will keep cooking after being removed from the smoker.
- Wrap the chicken in foil and let it rest for 10 minutes. Don't skip this step! It's tempting to dig right in, but this resting period will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Carve and Enjoy
Hopefully this will prove tasty and give you a foundation for playing with different flavors. I didn't cover the woods I use to smoke the meat, but I highly recommend using a bit of apple wood if you have access to it.
Absinthe Returns
After the first glass, you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally you see things as they really are, which is the most horrible thing in the world.
Oscar Wilde
Absinthe, the mysterious green liquid of lore and mystique can be distilled and served once more in the U.S.
The Urban Cup Holder
The Urban Cup Holder by Up to You is an amazing idea that transforms your environment on the go. In a large metropolis, it could shift the usual travel patterns, hopefully slowing life down by encouraging people to use the space around them and communicate. Or, as one commenter noted, it could be a nice way to extend the footprint of a cafe, something that could prove important to smokers as more and more cities enact non-smoking ordinances.
I think it will get the most usage (at least here in Austin), as a beer holder. Whether you need a spot for your brew when you're on a party barge, or on the patio at one of your favorite night spots, the Urban Cup Holder would be pretty damned useful. The built-in hook would be handy for jackets or grocery bags, though I'm not sure how much weight it could hold.
I can't find a product page, nor any photos beyond the one I snagged from swissmiss, so I have no idea if this is anything more than a concept. I'm going to contact Up to You in order to learn more, as I'd love to see these in use.
Via swissmiss (where I snagged the photo), via Ben Hammersley
Se the comments for an update.


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This volume brings together contributions from academics, language teachers and practitioners from across Europe and beyond to discuss questions of autonomy and technology in the area of language learning and translation. The book focuses on English, French, Italian, Irish and Spanish language acquisition, but many of the essays also develop an interlinguistic perspective from a plurilingual point of view.
The book opens with key contributions from a number of leading scholars: Dr Daniel Cassany on critical literacies, Professor Henrik Gottlieb on translation into 'minor' languages, and Professor David Little on autonomy in language learning. These are followed by explorations of translation, technology, intercultural issues, autonomous learning and the European Language Portfolio. The volume represents an important contribution to the development of new plurilingual approaches to language teaching and learning.
Contents: Daniel Cassany: Foreign Language Reading from the Point of View of New Literacy Studies – Henrik Gottlieb: Translation into 'Minor' Languages: Invisibility vs. Anglification – David Little: Learner Autonomy, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the European Language Portfolio and Language Teaching at University – Emma García Sanz: El uso del diccionario en el aula de traducción – Elisa Ghia: Audiovisual Translation as Acquisitional Input: Quantitative and Qualitative Aspects – Cristina Oddone: Translation in Language Learning: Comparing and Contrasting Film Titles – Maria Pavesi: The Potentials of Audiovisual Dialogue for Second Language Acquisition – Lucía Pintado Gutiérrez: The Use of Translation towards Foreign Language Autonomous Learning – Verónica C. Trujillo-González: Principales Características y Dificultades traductológicas de un diccionario cultural – Emanuela Cotroneo: Da Facebook a Ning per imparare l'italiano: quando il social network fa didattica – Alessandra Giglio: 'Racconto L2.0': Esercitare la Produzione Scritta in Rete – Susanna Nocchi: Buongiorno, mi dica…or: Can a Virtual World Help Me Learn How to Deal with a Real Life Problem? – Florence Le Baron-Earle: Social Media and the Acquisition of Intercultural Communicative Competence: A Focus on Discussion Forums – Victor Bayda: Teagasc na Gaeilge i Stát-Ollscoil Mhoscó – Claudia Borghetti: Pursuing Intercultural and Communicative Goals in the Foreign Language Classroom: Clues from Selected Models of Intercultural Competence – Encarnación Atienza/M. Vicenta González Argüello: El portafolio de formación desde el punto de visa del formando – Patrick Farren: Autonomous Language Teaching: Pre-requisite to Autonomous Language Learning – Belinda McHale: An Foghlaimeoir Machnamhach: Fís Mhíréadúil nó Féidearthacht Mhór? – Linda Butler: Building Autonomy in Language Learning through Drama – Nataša Gajšt: Autonomous Business and Economics Terminology Acquisition in a Bilingual Context: A Glossary Based Approach – Elena González-Cascos Jiménez/Laura Filardo Llamas: Are They Children or Adults? The Lack of Impact of the Tenor Contextual Variable in EFL Classroom Materials – Jennifer Hatte: Technology, Tradition and Flexibility in the Teaching of Second Year ab initio French to Distance University Students in the Australian Context – Éamon Ó Cofaigh: Learning French through Irish: The Impact of Bilingualism on the Acquisition of French as an L3.
About the author(s)/editor(s)
Pilar Alderete-Díez is a university teacher in Spanish at the National University of Ireland, Galway. She is currently completing a PhD in language learning and classroom research with the University of Valladolid.
Laura Incalcaterra McLoughlin lectures at the National University of Ireland, Galway. She is co-director of the MA in Advanced Language Skills and teaches Italian language and translation.
Labhaoise Ní Dhonnchadha is a Learning Technologist with specific responsibility for Modern Languages. She manages the multimedia language laboratories at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Dorothy Ní Uigín works in Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Intercultural Studies and Foreign Language Learning. Vol. 12
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July 7, 2008
Rep. Steve Drazkowski addressed the Council on various topics including the final results of the past legislative session. The number one major issue was the transportation bill, which will generate approximately $6.6 billion over the next 10 years. He indicated the one item of the bill which probably will have the most direct effect on car owners is the fact the license tab for any new car purchased after September 1, 2008 will increase $125. He followed the Governor's lead and voted against the bill. He went onto say the Republicans created their own transportation bill that would have generated $7.5 billion, but it was never allowed to be brought forward by the majority party. The second issue was the bonding bill of nearly $900 million. The Governor vetoed certain line items of the original bill, including monies for amateur sports facilities and a brass band museum in Chatfield. Drazkowski pointed out his belief of bonding is that it should be for absolute essential projects like infrastructure, universities, and veterans homes. The legislature had to also resolve a budget deficit of $935 million. The majority of this was accomplished by using about $500 million of the State's rainy day fund. Cities and Counties will receive more Local Government Aid (LGA) in 2009 due to the tax bill passed during the session. The City of Goodview will receive approximately 13% more in LGA for 2009, which translates into about $17,000 over what was expected. He pointed out due to the economy; the State is projecting a budget deficit between $1 and $2 billion at the start of the next biennium. On the subject of current transportation issues, he indicated the first phase of the Highway 43 bridge repair should be completed by the end of July. This would open the bridge to truck traffic. Also, the re-surfacing of Highway 61 from County Highway 248 north to State Road 42 will be completed in 2009. He expressed the number one issue being talked about in the public is energy. An organization called CapEx2020 is exploring a potential new way of increasing electrical energy capacity to the State by running transmission lines from the Dakotas to the Twin Cities to Rochester and then on to LaCrosse. The Public Utilities Commission will decide if the project will proceed at the beginning of next year. If passed, the decision of which actual route it will follow will take place sometime in mid-2009. His belief to increasing energy to the State is that the State should lift its self-imposed moratorium on generating nuclear energy, as he believes this is the cleanest and safest energy alternative. Councilmember Brinkman expressed his belief the State should put more emphasis in bonding for investment into the future towards an education in technology and energy. The Representative went on to speak about various topics on the flood of August 2007. He still strongly believes that all victims should have received some aid, and it should not have been based on a needs or mean-tested approach. He went on to say he thought all Winona County officials did an excellent job in administering the various programs which provided help to the County's businesses and homeowners. Mayor Weimerskirch expressed his belief there are too many State Representatives and Senators, and the State of Minnesota should look seriously at reducing the number of politicians throughout the State. There are too many who feel the need to bring back "pork" to their constituents. He also said he thinks the elected officials aren't listening to their constituents as much as they should, and are following party lines more and more in recent times. The Mayor also expressed his displeasure about the new law of levy limits being imposed on local units of government as a form of property tax relief.
Dan Scharmer of 1255 Sherry Drive asked for an update of the street and utility project for the Connaughty-Gunderson and Saehler-Anderson sub-divisions. The City hopes to start calling for bids within a few weeks, with actual construction starting late August. Also the City did put a bid in to buy one of the abandoned properties to use as a site for a lift-station.
Councilmember Ledebuhr mentioned he received a few complaints about noise coming from the garage located at 860 49th Avenue. Anyone with a complaint should file a formal complaint with the Department. Ledebuhr pointed out people are not getting charged set rates each time they use the compost facility. Matejka said he will look into the matter. Councilmember Bowman pointed out he has observed numerous cases of speeding on 48th Avenue in We Valley. He also mentioned the camper trailer at 1365 49th Avenue had not been moved lately. Matejka will refer the issues to the Police Department. Bowman also mentioned the letter each Councilmember received from Linda Pfeilsticker asking to meet. It was decided to inform her she is more than welcomed to attend any Council meeting and speak to the entire Council during the Community Comment/Input part of the meeting.
The Mayor questioned Fire Chief Bambenek if storage is really an issue at the Fire Hall, of which the Chief indicated it is not a problem at this time. Brinkman asked if the Department has explored the idea of using satellite pictures, instead of having a laptop, to show residences and fire hydrants. The Chief said they will look into it as this would certainly be much more cost efficient. Brinkman once again expressed his desire to have a database created of the location of each hydrant, and an address and resident name connected to each. The City Administrator will talk with Aaron Lofgren about completing this project. Bowman asked if fire hydrants have been considered in the specifications for the upcoming street and utility project, of which he was told yes. The Fire Chief asked if his department could review the preliminary plans once they are created.
The City Council reviewed the 2007 audited budget update.
The City Council reviewed the 2008 budget update through May 31, 2008.
The City Council acknowledged the increase in the federal mileage reimbursement rate from 50.5 cents to 58.5 cents per mile effective July 1, 2008.
The Maintenance Department on-call schedule for July, 2008 was reviewed by the Council.
The thank you letter from the Winona County Dive/Rescue Team was acknowledged.
The letter from the League of Minnesota Cities was reviewed by the City Council.
The Consumer Confidence Report/2007 Drinking Water Report was reviewed by the Council.
The City Administrator informed the Council the City has received a 100% reimbursable grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $1,171,662.60 to be used for two flood mitigation projects. The first is to create an outlet for Lake Goodview, with the second project being a redirection of Old Minnesota City Road in the west part of the community right past the entrance to the Country Meadows sub-division. This would have created a natural dike, along with making the road a safer and straighter route. However, since the annexation of the Connaughty-Gunderson and Saehler-Anderson sub-divisions, the City wants to explore all options to keep all residents safe, along with working with both the City of Minnesota City and Rollingstone Township. The City has hired the engineering firm of Yaggy Colby to do a study of both projects to help determine the best alternatives. The engineering firm hopes to have a proposal, and possibly some preliminary ideas, to the City early next week.
Council approved Personnel Policy Handbook revision #2 of Section 18 "Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, or Death" as presented. Council approved Personnel Policy Handbook revision #2 of Section 6 "Vacations, Sick Leave, Holidays" as presented.
Council approved an exemption to lawful gambling license for Winona County Ducks Unlimited on Sept. 6 and Sept. 13.
Fire Chief Bambenek presented Ordinance 52.05, an ordinance regulating open fires and open burning and repealing Ordinance 52.04. He wanted to add teeth into the enforcement for a violation of the ordinance. The new added language is right from the International Fire Code Book, and it pertains specifically to apartment buildings. Councilmember Bowman moved and Councilmember Brinkman seconded to approve Ordinance 52.05 as presented. All voted aye, motion carried.
Council approved all of the drainlayer's license applications as presented. All voted aye, motion carried.
City Administrator Dan Matejka asked the Council to provide some guidance on the level of tax levy amounts they wish to present to the public for the 2009 budget.
The Mayor informed the Council the City received three applicants for the Chief of Police position.


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A delicious dish of deep fried cauliflower served in a spicy Asian sauce. Great as an appetizer, side dish, or main vegetarian dish.
servings4 people
active time20 minutes
total time30 minutes
1 medium (Cauliflower)3/4 cup AP Flour
1 tbsp Corn Flour
Salt to taste
1 Chopped green chili
11/2 tbsp Garlic Paste
11/2 tbsp Ginger Paste
1 cup finely Chopped Green Onions
Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
1/4th tsp MSG optional
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2-3 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
2 tbsp Oil
Oil for deep frying
Preparation of Gobi Manchurian :Make a paste of flour, corn flour and salt using water.
Take a tsp. of ginger and garlic paste, add it to the paste.
Dip the Gobi florets in the paste and deep fry till golden brown. Keep aside.
Heat oil in another pan and add the left ginger & garlic paste, chopped onions and green chili to it.
Now, mix MSG, soy sauce and tomato sauce to it.
Add fried Gobi kept aside and mix well. Garnish it with coriander leaves. Serve the Gobi Manchurian hot.
my notes
recipe at a glance
type: Traditional, Quick & Easy, Vegetable
main ingredients: Cauliflower
cuisine: Indian
dietary considerations: Vegetarian


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16 "For I hate divorce!" says the LORD, the God of Israel. "It is as cruel as putting on a victim's bloodstained coat," says the LORD Almighty. "So guard yourself; always remain loyal to your wife." | 16 "I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel, "and I hate a man's covering himself with violence as well as with his garment," says the LORD Almighty. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith. |
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Reviewed Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole
Feb 7, 2012 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"Loved this! Based on the previous views I used maybe a drop or 2 of mustard, a dash of nutmeg, extra cheese, and minced garlic in the cream mix. I also added a little bit of butter, one egg, and more cheese to the cooked cauliflower as I mixed everything in. Will be making this again.


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Each of the four World Golf Championship events bring out the best golfers from around the globe. The 74-man field this week is no different. In fact, everyone in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings will be competing at the TPC Blue Monster in Doral, Fla this week. This is a no-cut event, but fantasy managers will need to go all out with so many big names in the mix, sleepers will indeed be hard to find.
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