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House farm bill is rightWhat happened to the "farmer" in Democrat-Farmer-Labor party? Minnesota Democrats such as Rep. Andrew Falk, DL-Murdock have proven that they simply don't stand up for those in Greater Minnesota and the agriculture community.
By: Tim Miller,
What happened to the "farmer" in Democrat-Farmer-Labor party?
Minnesota Democrats such as Rep. Andrew Falk, DL-Murdock have proven that they simply don't stand up for those in Greater Minnesota and the agriculture community.
Democrats, led by their all-metro leadership, passed dramatic tax increases on Minnesota farmers by implementing a new tax on farm machinery repair services, as well as a warehousing tax that may affect farmers who pay for tractor storage, fertilizer, fuel and other inputs.
In addition, let's not forget that they will be paying higher energy prices and other fees thanks to the Democrats' budget, where everyone pays more. Greater Minnesota continues to see funding disparities as millions, if not billions of dollars of wasteful spending and excess flow into Minneapolis and St. Paul. Simply put, rural communities are paying more and getting less.
Going against ag
To add insult to injury, on July 11, Rep. Collin Peterson D-Minn., voted against farmers to add more welfare to a broken system. Peterson was angry that Congress finally did what has desperately been needed and placed 100 percent focus on agriculture. In fact, he used the words "lunacy" and "stupid" for a bill one would view as a new future for agriculture.
I have repeatedly heard farmers say they want certainty so they can plan for the future in regard to production and budget. Without the farm bill in place, that would simply be impossible.
In a bold move, the Republican congressional delegation provided that certainty by passing the farm bill as a standalone bill, rather than coupling it with controversial government handouts that had doomed the previous farm bill.
After 22 years in Congress, it is time for Peterson to be open to new ways of doing business. One in that we provide a certainty for farmers and reform a welfare system which can be much more effective and efficient. In Peterson's own words, if Congress is such a "nightmare," then it is time for him to go.
Editor's note: This letter originally appeared in the West Central Tribune in Willmar, Minn.
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"Children killed in their sleep; this is an affront to all of us, a source of universal shame. Today the world stands disgraced."
by Hayes Brown Posted on July 29, 2014
No fewer than three ceasefires were proposed in Gaza over the last twenty-four hours. None of them have stuck.
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After a nine year pause, Israel is demolishing houses to help prevent terrorism -- despite no evidence that it actually does.
by Hayes Brown Posted on July 22, 2014
A WSJ op-ed contributor argued that all Palestinians should be fair game for targeting in Israel's Gaza operation.
by Hayes Brown Posted on July 21, 2014
These numbers come from the United Nations as Israel and Hamas continue to trade fire as the third week of the war approaches.
by Hayes Brown Posted on July 18, 2014
The tunnels that Israel is trying to shut down do carry weapons. But they also provide $700 million towards a badly beaten economy.
by Hayes Brown Posted on July 14, 2014
It began with the kidnapping of three teenagers. Nobody knows how it's going to end.
by Matt Duss Posted on June 3, 2014
The U.S. is warily watching to see how, after years of fighting, Hamas and Fatah manage to govern the Palestinian people together.
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This is a tough one to call. I thought Mir by submission, but I keep thinking about what a beast Lesnar is. He is also an amateur wrestling champ. I don't know. If Mir can survive Lesnar's ground and pound and get a submission, he has a chance. But Lesnar is going to come in as the aggressor.
I'm rooting for Mir (because he has paid his dues), but it could go either way. I have no idea.
Lesnar would win a unanimous decision if it came down to that because he will definitely be the aggressor in this match and he will be scoring takedowns at will. But I doubt it's going to distance. One of them will gas by the end of the 2nd round. The one who gases first will be at the other's mercy and will lose.


text: Greetings: All of this points up why I wish the tutorials were wiki-ized. The fst 1.6 package has not been repaired, even though I sent a notice to the developers quite some time ago. I certainly deplore the existence of misleading information as much as anyone else, but I simply can't keep up with things like this anymore. I'm sorry for wasting your time, Mark, and I hope you get things operational despite my instructions. ;) I know how it feels: yesterday I spent an hour compiling xine for my laptop, only to find that the UI wouldn't build unless I used a newer version of the library. Grrr... Luke, if you or anyone else can supply me with updated compile/installation/configuration details for libfst or the vstserver I'll do one more update on the tutorial. Please try to point out where my tutorial is failing for you and I'll make the necessary changes. Best regards, dp Luke Yelavich wrote: >On Fri, Sep 17, 2004 at 12:55:40PM EST, Mark Knecht wrote: > > >>Hi, >> I'm trying to follow Dave's instructions for building fst-1.6 >> >>http://www.djcj.org/LAU/quicktoots/toots/vst-plugins/ >> >>at the section called "Building and Installing the fst System" on my >>Gentoo laptop. Here's wht I'm doing: >> >> > ><Snip> > > >>flash fst-1.6 $ make >><SNIP> >>gcc -c -I. -Iinclude -I/usr/include/wine/windows/.. >>-I/usr/include/wine/windows/../.. -I/usr/include/wine/windows -g -O2 >>-fPIC -I .. -I./vst -DDLLPATH=\"/usr/lib/wine\" >>-DLIBPATH=\"/usr/local/lib\" -D_REENTRANT -o fstconfig.o fstconfig.c >>gcc -o fstconfig fstconfig.o -L. -lfst >>make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/mark/data/VST/fst-1.6/fst' >>flash fst-1.6 $ su - >>Password: >>root at flash ~ # cd ~mark/data/VST/fst-1.6 >>root at flash /home/mark/data/VST/fst-1.6 # make install >>/bin/sh ./mkinstalldirs /usr/local/lib/pkgconfig >>./mkinstalldirs: ./mkinstalldirs: No such file or directory >>make: *** [install-pkgconfigDATA] Error 127 >>root at flash /home/mark/data/VST/fst-1.6 # >> >> > >The mkinstalldirs file in the tarball is missing. Either grab this file from >another file, or search through your autoconf files for a copy of this file. >found in /usr/share/automake-ver where ver is the version of automake you >have installed. > > > >>There is the one mistake in the instructions on the QuickToot page where >>it seems to tell me to run fixheaders from the wrong place, but I >>haven't figured out how to get past this. >> >> > >You need to get the vst header files, and put them in the vst subdirectory >of the tarball. Then from the vst directory, run ../fixheaders. However, there >is more you have to do to the headers. I am not at my audio box right now, and >can't remember off the top of my head. > >


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The Art Newspaper reports that LACMA's new Max Beckmann, Bar, Braun, was once owned by Hildebrand Gurlitt. If the name sounds familiar, he was the father of Cornelius Gurlitt, the guy with a cache of 1400 artworks in his Munich apartment. The elder Gurlitt was a dealer who sold works confiscated from Jews and bought for Hitler's planned museum. But his connection to Beckmann seems to have been benign. Gurlitt bought from Beckmann when he was considered a "degenerate artist" and was barely able to make a living. After the war, Gurlitt was one of the first German dealers to show Beckmann. Bar, Braun, was acquired directly from the artist.
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The Administration continues to encourage strong investments in Defense R&D activities, especially in DOD's science and technology program that has a proposed allocation of nearly $12 billion dollars. This funding would support basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) would be allotted $2.9 billion (a 1.8 percent increase from the 2012 enacted level) to fund its breakthrough research.
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A section of leaders from Murang'a have opposed the county government's Shillingi kwa Shillingi initiative. Women's representative Wanjiru Chege, Senator Kembi Gitura and Gitugi ward representative Dan Mwangi yesterday said they doubt the legality of the project.
They said no leader from Murang'a was consulted before the initiative was launched. The leaders urged residents not to join the cooperative initiative until clear guidelines and laws are made to safeguard their money. "Murang'a leaders are not part of the initiative as none of us was consulted by the county government," Chege said.
She said Governor Mwangi Wairia should tell them who the leaders of the cooperative union are. Chege demanded more information on the operations of the newly formed Murang'a Investment Cooperative. "We require more information to effectively guide the residents of Murang'a to make their judgment on whether to join or shun the cooperative," she said.
Shilingi kwa Shilingi is seeking to recruit 100,000 members to raise Sh3 billion for construction of residential houses among other ventures. Gitura urged the Murang'a county government to embrace consultation. "We are not fighting anyone but we are calling for consultations when it comes to matters of public resources," he said.
Gitura said before the implementation of the initiative elected leaders should give priority to projects identified by the community. Mwangi said the county assembly is not part of the initiative.
"The county assembly is investigating the matter and we have asked the governor to explain why they have used taxpayers money to publicise the intiative, which has not been passed by the MCAs." he said. However, Wairia has said the initiative is guided by the law on cooperatives. He told the Star on the phone that the initiative is not a scheme to fleece residents.


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If your heart failure is caused partially or completely by coronary
artery disease (CAD) or other heart conditions, valve replacement surgery still
may relieve the pressure overload in the left ventricle, but it may not
completely restore the ventricle's ability to pump blood. In most cases you
will need to treat the other condition to see significant improvement in your
heart's function. For example, if you have CAD and undergo coronary bypass
surgery in addition to valve replacement surgery, the improvement in your heart
function may be significantly increased. As with heart failure caused by aortic
valve stenosis, the overall degree of improvement after treatment will depend
on whether your heart has been permanently damaged.
Damage to your heart refers primarily to damage that affects the
heart's ability to contract and pump blood. Heart damage from aortic valve
stenosis results mainly from the pressure overload in the left ventricle.
Although the left ventricle can compensate for this pressure overload for a
long time by thickening (hypertrophy), eventually the intense pressure will
begin to stretch the ventricle out of shape, a process called dilation. If your
ventricle dilates beyond a certain point, the heart will begin to lose its
ability to contract. This is a principal mechanism of heart failure. Even when
valve replacement surgery relieves the pressure in the left ventricle, your
heart may not return to normal functioning if the muscle has been stretched too
A number of other heart conditions can permanently damage your
heart and limit the effectiveness of valve replacement surgery. In particular,
a heart attack (myocardial infarction, or MI) can kill a portion of the heart
if one of the coronary arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart
becomes blocked. If a previous heart attack has damaged the muscle in your left
ventricle, valve replacement surgery will not fully restore the function of
that muscle.
Serious medical conditions that can affect the results of valve
replacement surgery include CAD and a previous heart attack, which are
discussed above. It is not uncommon for people who have aortic valve stenosis
to have other valve problems, such as aortic or mitral regurgitation (a leaky
aortic or mitral valve), which can also affect the success of valve replacement
surgery, particularly if more than one valve needs to be replaced.
Aortic valve surgery can be more risky than normal if you have a
history of
stroke, lung disease, kidney disease, or
peripheral arterial disease.
Your doctor will measure your improvement after valve replacement
surgery using the following key measurements:
Even if valve replacement surgery succeeds in restoring your heart
to original function, replacing your aortic valve does not "cure" the condition
for the following reasons:
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Thirty weeks! The final bit is here! I'm beginning to resemble someone who has a turkey strapped to their abdomen, preferably a turkey that occasionally squirms around and becomes very lopsided from time to time. Also, please imagine that said turkey causes the wearer to waddle to the restroom every 45 minutes, give or take. And perhaps strike awkward pigeon-toed stances when taking self portraits in their work bathroom mirror.
I really hope this turkey is cute and worth the lopsided waddling, that is all I have to say about that. Currently Exhibit A is trying to eject him or herself through my upper right abdomen, enjoys bouncing off of my various organs and sometimes presses so hard on both sides of me I gasp outloud- which is always awesome in a work meeting. My sleep continues to go downhill- I'm tossing and turning, but imagine an elephant with a fully belly trying to roll over without disturbing others and you'll know what that looks like, and I'm up every hour or so for a restroom break. Braxton Hicks contractions continue to remind me when to slow down, although miracle of miracles, my appetite seems to have improved and I can now eat more than 1/2 a serving of food in one sitting. Joyous!
This past weekend B and I flew out to Salt Lake City where we visited with family and friends, got some quality time in with my nephew (3.5 years old and too cute for his own good, also he prefers to be called Superman, please keep that in mind when addressing him) and my Mom's friends threw a lovely baby shower for me. We also got to eat at In-N-Out, so we both considered this an excellent three day weekend. (Double double animal style, no tomato.) So far both baby showers I've had have asked the guests to bring their favorite children's book, which is pretty much the greatest idea ever. After all, this Exhibit A's current library:
Not too shabby for a wee itsy bitsy baby who can't even read! The growing collection of books made us realize that a bookshelf is definitely a necessity for the nursery (we always planned on some sort of storage/shelving unit but now we think we might need something bigger than originally anticipated) which we will put together in May, once we move. (No we don't know where we we are moving yet, just a general idea.) Speaking of the nursery, for those who are curious about the "theme" or colors or what not, my Mom and her friend both made us gorgeous baby quilts that will look fantastic in the nursery. I cried when I opened both of them. (The smaller one is more of a stroller blanket, the large one is quite large and will be fantastic on the wall or for tummy time on the floor.)
As far as nursery "themes" go, we don't really have one. I have some artwork I've found on Etsy but the bedding is all geometric patterns as opposed to animals/objects/what have you. In my mind I want a cheerful room with some bright colors and grey accents and white furniture, that is cozy and comfortable and a little bit whimsical. Depending on the sex of the baby I plan on adding a few teal or bright pink items, but in my opinion once the baby is born we will be innundated with all things blue/truck/train or pink/princess/dolls and I don't feel a strong urge to start early. Speaking of sex…….
I figured at 30 weeks it would be a fun time to take a guess on the sex of the baby. According to the old wive's tales….
I was planning on using some sort of survey widget so you could just click on an answer, but I'm apparently technologically challenged and if you want to partake, it is just the old-fashioned comment system. And for those wondering: I have no gut feeling either way. At first I felt very strongly it was a boy, then a girl and now I have no idea. The good news is: either result is a 50-50 chance.
Muffy votes GIRL!!!
Boy! No, girl! No, boy! Ah, I dunno
Sadly, my take away from this entry is the Double Double, Animal Style. I also get mine with no tomato. Can you tell that I'm starving? I'm sitting in the OBGYN waiting room. My appt was for 30 minutes ago…
I suppose while I'm here, I'll guess… Boy.
I vote girl!
I am carrying high, heart rate has been at 150, no acne, I love OJ and my legs are the same. We found out girl two weeks ago!
1/2 the things that say girl, I had with both boys! Still, I'm guessing girl.
I vote girl!
I vote girl due to your morning sickness but the way you're carrying makes me think boy…lol! I'm no help! You look great though.
You look so adorable – as always. And 30 weeks – does it feel like they are flying by?
Love the quilts and the library you've got started there – how wonderful!


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ELIZABETHTOWN - A debate between the candidates for Essex County District Attorney scheduled for this August has been canceled, organizers said this week.
The debate - a joint effort between the Republican Women of Essex County and the Democratic Women of Essex County - was to be moderated by the Essex County League of Women Voters.
It had been tentatively scheduled for Aug. 27 - prior to the primary vote in September and was to be held at the Elizabethtown Central School.
But, organizers backed out this week saying they could not get both candidates that remain in the race to agree to participate.
The two candidates who remain in the race are first-term incumbent Julie Garcia, and Clinton County Assistant District Attorney Kristy Sprague.
Garcia received the endorsement of the the Essex County Democratic Party Committee for the post, while Sprague garnered the backing of the Essex County Republican Party Committee.
Both candidates are Republicans, and plan to face-off in a Sept. 15 primary vote for the GOP line.
Rita FitzGerald, president of the DWEC, and Gaynelle Gutierrez, president of the RWEC, said the groups extended an invitation to both candidates, but Sprague declined to participate.
"Our invitation was sent out to all candidates. As time went by, the candidates narrowed down to only two - Kristy Sprague and Julie Garcia. A second invitation was sent out. Ms. Garcia accepted; Ms. Sprague did not. The debate has been canceled," Fitzgerald wrote in a letter submitted to the Valley News June 22.
Reached for comment, Sprague said she missed responding to the debate request because she was prosecuting a two-week-long felony trial.
Regardless, Sprague said she most likely would have turned down the invitation anyway because of concerns with impartiality, noting Gutierrez is Garcia's aunt and FitzGerald part of the committee who endorsed Garcia for the Democratic nomination.
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Update: Apple has confirmed the purchase, issuing its usual response to TechCrunch: "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans."
Apple has just made another interesting acquisition. According to TechCrunch, the latest company purchased is LuxVue Technology.
While not much is known about LuxVue, it reportedly focuses on power efficient displays. Here's more from the report:
Because the company as working on mirco-LED displays, this could mean that the technology could be integrated into Apple's hardware for better battery life and screen brightness. VentureBeat reported last year that the company has filed several patents on micro-LED technology. At Disrupt SF last year, KPCB partner John Doerr briefly talked about LuxVue's technology, which he said had "a technical breakthrough in displays."
The company's technology apparently interested Apple, who is always looking for more ways to make its hardware power efficient. That's especially true with the iPhone, as the next-generation handset is rumored to feature a larger, 4.7-inch screen.
LuxVue displays could even appear in a future edition of the long-rumored iWatch.
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While both New Jersey campuses have a variety of courses and programs, the College at Florham emphasizes traditional liberal arts offerings, while the Metropolitan Campus is gradually placing more and more emphasis on professionally oriented study. The Metropolitan Campus, while it has residence halls, is largely a commuter campus. Fairleigh Dickinson is home to the QUEST program, where students can study any major and combine their bachelor's degree with a master's in education. FDU also offers AACSB-accredited graduate business courses through its Silberman College of Business. In 2007, Fairleigh Dickinson's Silberman College of Business was Ranked as one of the top 282 Business Schools in the country by Princeton Review. The University has had long-standing connections with the United Nations, offering qualified students opportunities for internships with the UN and its associated agencies.
Fairleigh Dickinson consists of four academic colleges: Becton College of Arts and Sciences (based at the College at Florham), University College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies (based on the Metropolitan Campus), Silberman College of Business, and Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies. The latter two colleges provide academic offerings at both New Jersey campuses. The Silberman College entrepreneurial studies program has been rated as one of the best in the U.S.
In intercollegiate athletics, the Metropolitan Campus competes in NCAA Division I, while the College at Florham competes in Division III, making it one of only a few schools in the United States to field both Division I and Division III teams. The teams at the Metropolitan Campus are known as the Knights, while the Florham Campus teams are known as the Devils.
In total, there are about 8,000 undergraduate (2,600-College at Florham, 5,400-Metropolitan Campus) and 3,500 graduate (1,000-College at Florham, 2,500-Metropolitan Campus) students of which many are international students from over 80 countries; the majority of international students attend the Metropolitan Campus.
In addition to the present campuses, Fairleigh Dickinson University operated campuses in Rutherford (where the University was founded) and in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Operations on the Rutherford Campus were merged with the Metropolitan Campus in 1993 and the Rutherford Campus was later sold to Felician College. The St. Croix Marine Biology Lab was damaged beyond repair during Hurricane Hugo and was closed shortly afterwards.
In 2001, Ron Howard's award winning movie A Beautiful Mind was partly filmed at Fairleigh Dickinson's College at Florham.
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Sweden is merely impossible to imagine without Stockholm, the capital that stands on 14 islands and each has something to show. Tourists might highly estimate this city considering the number of cultural exquisites: national cuisine, places of interest, presence of indigenous Vikings' spirit, vivid history of the North, and many others. Anyway, Stockholm appears to be one of those exemplary travel destinations, worth visiting at least one in a lifetime. Apparently, sightseeing around requires at least several days, one week is perfect, as far as the number of world-known museums and historic sites is indeed impressive. In addition, there are a couple things one should do if paying a visit to the capital of Sweden.
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Have you ever received your phone bill only to be hit with a nasty shock? Most of us have seriously underestimated the cost of international phone calls at one point or another. It turns out that five-minute call to your uncle in Singapore or best friend in Australia can cost a serious bundle! Rather than being blindsided by the cost of international calls, you can budget for them in advance. There are plenty of ways to keep in touch with friends and family living overseas at a discounted rate, if you know where to look. By choosing one of these three tips, you can hear your loved ones' voices without relying solely on Facebook or email.
Voice over Internet Protocol
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to make international calls is through Voice over internet protocol (or VOIP) services. The best known of these is Skype, which currently has over 100 million global accounts and is growing every day. However, Google, Yahoo, and Sipgate all have competing services. If you use the same service as your contact, you can speak over the internet without spending a cent. You can also call mobile phones or landlines using services like Skype, but this will cost you a small charge. Generally, you can register for an account and top up your credit to cover the cost of these calls, seeing exactly how much is being spent on your screen as you chat away. Some services also offer subscription services. One thing to keep in mind is that you can't call local emergency services over Skype or other providers.
Prepaid Phones and Local SIM Cards
There's something to be said for having a phone, either when travelling or when placing calls overseas. The connection is usually better than via an internet connection, and you can place emergency phone calls when necessary. However, mobile rates can be sky high if you're not careful. If you're signing a new contract, compare overseas rates from several different providers to find the best deal. Comparison tools like moneysupermarket.com are a good resource to see how different providers stack up. Travellers may wish to consider purchasing international SIM cards, which can be far lower in cost than your own provider. To use an international SIM card, you'll need to unlock your phone first and pass on your new number to your contacts.
Dial Providers
In addition to making cheap international calls with Lebara or other SIM card providers, you can use dial provider websites. These work by overriding your regular landline provider and charging you a lower rate. Most of these require you to register and set up an account, and they also start charging you whether or not your contact picks up the phone on the other end.
Finally, the old-fashioned method is still a valid one. You can purchase international phone cards at airports or corner shops, which can be used from your landline or a payphone. These can still provide the lowest rate outside of a service like Skype, in some cases. The best rates will depend on your location and where you are calling, so it's best to shop around to lower your phone bill.
Is there a US road trip more iconic than Route 66? I don't think so. It isn't all about the drive itself, though, because there are just so many things to see and experience along the way. Personally, I think stopping at some of the route's best restaurants is one of the absolute highlights of this kind of trip - and I'm sure keen foodies will agree with me!
Route 66 is peppered with well-esteemed eateries, including amazing Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether you want to seek out some of the best local food or go for the ultimate in luxury by dining at the most critically-acclaimed establishments, you will be in for an unforgettable experience. To give you the most freedom with your itinerary - including where you eat - I think it is worth booking a self-drive holiday along Route 66, but you can opt for an escorted tour if you prefer. Below, you'll find my top picks for eating in some of the most exciting cities along Route 66.
1) Girl & the Goat
Where: Chicago
The first restaurant on my list is the interestingly named Girl & the Goat, which you'll find in Chicago's West Loop. Open seven days a week, it has a reputation for its down-to-earth style and wonderfully fresh, locally sourced creations that have made it popular with locals and chefs alike. It divides its food into three broad categories - vegetables, fish and meat - as well as offering craft beers and even blending its own wine.
The atmosphere here is really laidback, with a communal bar table and rock and pop hits playing in the background. It's open from 16:30 each day, so it's a dinner venue rather than a lunch venue, and sometimes remains open into the early hours. As a quick tip, don't forget to try the bread here, which is freshly baked each day.
2) Joel Robuchon
Where: Las Vegas
Over in Sin City, you can discover the cooking of one of France's best-loved chefs, Joel Robuchon. Located in the MGM Grand, the Joel Robuchon Restaurant boasts an impressive three Michelin stars, as well as a Forbes five-star rating and a host of other accolades. So, if you decide to come here, it will definitely be one of the finest eateries you visit during your holiday.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to book in advance - the seating here is very limited (its capacity is approximately 60 people) and, thanks to the calibre of the chef's cooking, it's extremely popular. Should you be keen to try as many different dishes as possible, opt for the multi-course tasting menu. However, if you'd rather have a more traditional dinner, there's an excellent a la carte menu too.
3) Animal
Where: Los Angeles
The final restaurant on my list is pretty unusual in that it's a total celebration of all things carnivore. Located at 435 Fairfax Avenue, this restaurant is actually quite easy to miss unless you know it's there, since it doesn't have any grand exterior signage - something that adds to its charm, I think.
This menu is one that will leave meat eaters utterly spoilt for choice, as it includes the likes of ricotta gnocci with six-hour Bolognese - which is what I'd go for - and bolder dishes, such as pig's ear, beef heart and crispy pig head. The desserts caught my eye, too, thanks to the combination of classics like sticky toffee pudding and more unusual options, such as the bacon chocolate crunch bar.
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Britain's Overseas Development Administration has launched an attempt to rescue the Sardar Sarovar dam project on India's Narmada River. In talks last week, Lewis Preston, president of the World Bank, which has paid for much of the work, accepted an offer of $500 000 of technical assistance from the ODA.
But critics of the $3 billion dam, which will displace more than 100 000 people, most of them tribal farmers, have not welcomed the ODA initiative. 'This aid is too small to solve the fundamental problems affecting the project,' says Sripad Dharmadhikary of Narmada Bachao Andalan (the Save the Narmada Movement).
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WHEN IT rained in Spain earlier this year, the nation celebrated. The torrential storms broke a five-year drought, refilling many reservoirs and aquifers and bringing hope to some of Europe's most parched regions.
But the jubilation was short-lived. Far from allaying fears about long-term water shortages across the Mediterranean, it is now clear that the downpours simply reinforced the trend of a generation, in which long periods of drought are broken by intense storms. Soils made dry and arid by months without water were simply washed away by the first rains.
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That's what I noticed too. It just may be, because if you look at the phone, it has 2 cameras, and one of them is facing the operator, which makes sense if you wanted to have a true 2 way video session going. That way you would be looking at the screen while the camera that is facing you would be sending the video (of you) to another phone. I know it is going to happen eventually, and hopefully this is the phone that begins what we've all wanted. True 2 way wireless video. If it is, I am surprised that I haven't heard about it yet.
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> Peter Jay Salzman wrote:
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> > the fact is that bush's administration has opted to not break up microsoft's
> > monopoloy. the administration has also dropped the last charge against
> > MS -- the charge that explorer is illegally tied to the MS operating system.
> At this point in the game, its fairly irrelevant too. I would rather
> have them strung up for further tyibng efforts (i.e.
> Hailstorm/Passport/XP et al)
at this point in the game, i would agree. but it didn't have to be this way.
> The browser wars are over...IE won. And Konqueror doesnt count for crap
> because its only a *nix browser, and Mozilla still has a way to go, and
> Opera has bupkis exposure.
i agree completely. it's a shame because the idea of mozilla is appealing,
and opera is the best browser i've ever seen.
> > whether you like bush or not, he's a very lucky president. for a 5 million
> > dollar campaign contribution and a 1 million dollar innaugural contribution,
> > they have finally got their way.
> Not exactly. The EU investigation will begin fairly soon, and that
> bodes very badly at this point, because EU Anti-Trust law is
> considerably more stringent and punitive than US law. And you dont piss
> off your 2nd largest market anymore than you do your 1st...its bad for
> business (and thats all MS is interested in...keep their inflated stock
> price up). EU law actually looks at consumer effects as much (if not
> more) than market-competition effects.
i disagree here. we were aggressively persuing the issue, and it was
completely dropped. that's a monumental hurdle they deftly maneuvered
around. that's lucky.
i also think that the next couple of years will see a tremendous amount of
tragedy, both here and abroad. it's unfortunate, but the EU has a lot more
to worry about than a microsoft monopoly.
as far as "bad for business" goes, what are they going to do? not buy
microsoft? doubt it. the people who feel like they must have microsoft will
continue to use microsoft, whether they're pissed off or not.
they don't have the same clout.
i'm afraid the best hope the world has for a fair competitive OS market
is linux (and if you believe the developers of bsd, it'll be bsd).
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The College of Liberal Arts is expanding its religious studies program beginning fall 2008. Cal Roetzel, co-chair of the Religious Studies Working Group and professor of Classical and Near Eastern Studies, discusses the revised program. Continue reading…
How will the expanded program be different?
We've had a religious studies major for more than a decade. The current major, part of the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies, focuses on biblical and ancient Mediterranean religions. While these subjects provide an important base for studying religion, we've developed a more comprehensive major program. It emphasizes the breadth and depth of the academic study of religion across traditions and time periods. It draws more deeply on the faculty resources already available across the college.
The expanded program in religious studies recognizes the vital part that religion has played in almost all cultures and civilizations of times past and that it continues to play in the contemporary world.
What was the impetus to expand the religious studies program? Why is it important to students and to the broad community?
Given the reality of the post-9/11 world and the turmoil that a lack of understanding and dialogue among religious groups has brought in various war-torn parts of the globe, understanding different religious perspectives has become necessary for responsible world citizenship.
In addition, by providing courses in a broad range of traditions, the religious studies program can better serve our students, who, of course, are increasingly diverse. Native Americans, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, who have had fewer options for studying these religions, will be better served by the new program. At the same time we will continue provide the study options we have had in Christian/Jewish traditions and history. We hope to eventually have options for the academic study of shamanistic religions like those practiced by some Hmong students and their families.
Students from communities in diaspora are particularly interested in their inherited traditions, precisely because they are not connected to the types of community structures that would naturally pass along information on cultural traditions. Furthermore, courses addressing the historical and contemporary multiformities of Christianity and Judaism can serve students from these backgrounds who are equally curious about their inherited traditions.
What is the mission of the revised Religious Studies Program?
Producing informed, creative leaders and responsible world citizens is at the heart of the program. This major complements the teaching mission of the University and CLA by providing the type of undergraduate education that fosters a deep understanding of our multiracial and multicultural world. The CLA Strategic Plan of February 2007 lists religious studies as a vital part of the Language, Culture, and Texts strategic research initiatives. The program complements the research mission of the University and CLA by bringing together faculty from across the college who investigate religious subjects and by welcoming conversations, research, and collaboration.
Could you describe the specifics of the program?
In addition to the existing major that focuses on biblical and ancient Mediterranean religions, mainly early Christianity and Judaism, the expanded program includes many cultures and traditions from around the globe in a range of historical, cultural, social, anthropological, psychological, and political settings.
The curriculum has been designed in two tracks to provide maximum flexibility.
Track 1 examines religion as a socio-cultural force by
- Using methodologies of humanities, social sciences and the arts
- Exploring questions of expression, psychology, theology, and religious thought
- Examining public and social policy, political contexts, and influences of religion on public sphere
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- Penetrating analysis and contemplation of untranslated foundational texts
- Preparation for service to diverse communities in public arenas, as well as graduate study in a variety of fields or seminary programs
- Specialized advanced study options such as
- origins and interpretation of the Bible or the Qur'an
- pre-modern history of Judaism, Islam, or Christianity
- traditions and texts of the religions of South or East Asia (countries of origin or diaspora)
Is there student demand for the expanded program?
Yes, programs in religious studies are among the fastest-growing academic fields at many universities, including Indiana University, University of California at Santa Barbara, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Most Big Ten institutions have large programs with significant enrollments. Faculty in these programs report strong demand, with dozens of majors and heavily, even over-enrolled courses.
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From the very beginning of the arc, Supurbia lays the groundwork for a new style of super hero book, one that isn't concerning with the exploits of the super heroes themselves. The story concentrates on the regular people, powerless people like you and me, and it manages to be a compelling read without all of the big super villain brawls that clog up other super hero books. Issue number 4 wraps up the series' first story arc and though there are quite a few threads left untied, it comes to a complete and thorough end.
Writer Grace Randolph crafted a perfect ending for the first story. The issue contains very little action, but plenty of heart and loads of characterization. There are a number of tender moments in the book, specifically between Dion Jenkins, the hero known as the Cosmic Champion, and his wife Tia. What made this scene so good is that it felt natural, like what a real conversation between a super powered human and their spouse would be like.
Given the way the issue ended, it almost seems as if the purpose of the book was to create this team of non-super heroes, all brought together through their compassion for the members of the Meta Legion. Kinda like an unpowered Teen Titans. And it works out well. With the exception of Eve and Alexis, the wives of Bulldog and Nightfox respectively, it's hard to tell which characters could actually lend the support the super team can use. But by the end of the issue, each spouse serves a purpose in one way or another without their involvement feeling forced.
It's evident that Grace is preparing the title for its upcoming ongoing run. Though at conception, Supurbia was meant to be a limited series, it became so popular that the people at BOOM! Studios decided to give it a longer run. Which is fantastic as it gives these characters the opportunity to evolve. I was very glad to see how Grace set up the future of Batu's children. It's a clever take on the Warrior Princess archetype and really enhances the dysfunctional dynamic of the character's home life.
Russell Dauterman continues his streak of stellar art in this issue. His character work is superb, offering plenty of emotion through subtle facial expressions and body language. Meanwhile, he still manages to deliver over-the-top scenes when the writing calls for it. Gabriel Cassata's color palate makes the issue vibrant without drowning it in obnoxiously bright colors.
I'm very glad that the series is being reintroduced as an ongoing. One of my biggest questions after reading the third issue was how Grace would tie up all of the loose ends being weaved throughout the story. Though only a four-issue miniseries, she seemed to be biting off more than she could chew given the number of plotlines being introduced. While a couple of them did find a completion in this final issue, the majority are left undone, dangling in the comic book abyss until the new number 1, due out later this year. If you haven't been picking up Supurbia, I highly recommend getting it. It's a title for fans of the super hero genre that want something else from the super hero genre, bridging the gap between the majority of the "Big 2" books on the shelves and the more personal, creator-owned titles.
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GREENFIELD — Adair County Health System awarded the 2014 DAISY award to Angela Ruby, RN. This award is given to recognize extraordinary nurses. The DAISY award is sponsored by Mercy Health Network of Central Iowa.
This award was founded in 1999 in memory of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, thus giving name to the award "Diseases Attacking the Immune System" — DAISY.
According to Adair County Health System, Ruby has practiced in a variety of patient care settings over the years and the medical/surgical bedside is where she shines her brightest. She makes her patients and families feel like they are the only ones around and gives them her full attention. She explains to patients and families what she will be doing and how it will benefit the patient. She listens for their concerns and answers questions promptly. She eases the fear in patient's eyes with her kind words and soft touch.
Ruby carries out provider orders in a timely fashion. She displays leadership qualities as a charge nurse, delegating when necessary and always checking back in with staff to see if they need anything. She is a team player and is always helping others. She is meticulous at providing care on time and goes the extra mile to make sure that happens. She volunteers for projects, trains new staff and provides extra encouragement at department meetings when staff may seem a little overwhelmed.
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I'm sure they don't have a training manual that looks like THAT. That is ridiculous. I mean, I wonder what it says in there about people who wear eye-patches. Would you even want to know ?! They might hate you just because of your patch! (which I think is awesome) I'm just assuming you are your picture, and that you wear that eye-patch everywhere you go.
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