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The term persistent vegetative state was coined in 1972 by Scottish spinal surgeon Bryan Jennett and American neurologist Fred Plum to describe a syndrome that seemed to have been made possible by medicine's increased capacities to keep patients' bodies alive.
A 23-year-old woman in a vegetative state after a severe brain injury due to a car accident in 2005 was able to communicate with a team of British researchers at Cambridge University in England via functional magnetic resonance imaging.
The vegetative state is a chronic or long-term condition. This condition differs from a persistent vegetative state (PVS, a state of coma that lacks both awareness and wakefulness) since patients have awakened from coma, but still have not regained awareness. In the vegetative state patients can open their eyelids occasionally and demonstrate sleep-wake cycles. They also completely lack cognitive function. The vegetative state is also called coma vigil. The continuing vegetative state describes a patient's diagnosis prior to confirmation of the permanence of the condition. The permanent vegetative state occurs when the vegetative state is deemed permanent; a prediction is being made that the patient will never recover awareness. This prediction cannot be made with absolute certainty. However, the chances of regaining awareness diminish considerably as the time spent in the vegetative state increases (Royal College of Physicians, 1996).
This typology distinguishes various stages of the condition rather than using one term for them all. In his most recent book The Vegetative State, Jennett himself adopts this usage, on the grounds that "the 'persistent' component of this term ... may seem to suggest irreversibility". The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council has suggested "post coma unresponsiveness" as an alternative term.
PVS patients' eyes might be in a relatively fixed position, or track moving objects, or move in a disconjugate (i.e. completely unsynchronized) manner. They may experience sleep-wake cycles, or be in a state of chronic wakefulness. They may exhibit some behaviors that can be construed as arising from partial consciousness, such as grinding their teeth, swallowing, smiling, shedding tears, grunting, moaning, or screaming without any apparent external stimulus.
Individuals in PVS are seldom on any life-sustaining equipment other than a feeding tube because the brainstem, the center of vegetative functions (such as heart rate and rhythm, respiration, gastrointestinal activity), is relatively intact (Emmett, 1989).
Medical books (such as Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. (2007). In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms ) describe several potential causes of PVS, which are as follows:
In addition, these authors claim that doctors sometimes use the mnemonic device AEIOU-TIPS to recall portions of the differential diagnosis: Alcohol ingestion and acidosis, Epilepsy and encephalopathy, Infection, Opiates, Uremia, Trauma, Insulin overdose or inflammatory disorders, Poisoning and psychogenic causes, and Shock.
For example, PET studies have shown the identification of residual cognitive function in persistent vegetative state. That is, an external stimulation, such as a painful stimulus, still activates 'primary' sensory cortices in these patients but these areas are functionally disconnected from 'higher order' associative areas needed for awareness. These results show that parts of the cortex are indeed still functioning in 'vegetative' patients (Matsuda et al, 2003).
In addition, other PET studies have revealed preserved and consistent responses in predicted regions of auditory cortex in response to intelligible speech stimuli. Moreover, a preliminary fMRI examination revealed partially intact responses to semantically ambiguous stimuli, which are known to tap higher aspects of speech comprehension (Boly, 2004).
Furthermore, several studies have used PET to assess the central processing of noxious somatosensory stimuli in patients in PVS. Noxious somatosensory stimulation activated midbrain, contralateral thalamus, and primary somatosensory cortex in each and every PVS patient, even in the absence of detectable cortical evoked potentials. In conclusion, somatosensory stimulation of PVS patients, at intensities that elicited pain in controls, resulted in increased neuronal activity in primary somatosensory cortex, even if resting brain metabolism was severely impaired. However, this activation of primary cortex seems to be isolated and dissociated from higher-order associative cortices (Laureys et al, 2002).
Also, there is evidence of partially functional cerebral regions in catastrophically injured brains. To study five patients in PVS with different behavioral features, researchers employed PET, MRI and magnetoencephalographic (MEG) responses to sensory stimulation. In three of the five patients, co-registered PET/MRI correlate areas of relatively preserved brain metabolism with isolated fragments of behavior. Two patients had suffered anoxic injuries and demonstrated marked decreases in overall cerebral metabolism to 30–40% of normal. Two other patients with non-anoxic, multifocal brain injuries demonstrated several isolated brain regions with relatively higher metabolic rates, that ranged up to 50–80% of normal. Nevertheless, their global metabolic rates remained <50% of normal. MEG recordings from three PVS patients provide clear evidence for the absence, abnormality or reduction of evoked responses. Despite major abnormalities, however, these data also provide evidence for localized residual activity at the cortical level. Each patient partially preserved restricted sensory representations, as evidenced by slow evoked magnetic fields and gamma band activity. In two patients, these activations correlate with isolated behavioral patterns and metabolic activity. Remaining active regions identified in the three PVS patients with behavioral fragments appear to consist of segregated corticothalamic networks that retain connectivity and partial functional integrity. A single patient who suffered severe injury to the tegmental mesencephalon and paramedian thalamus showed widely preserved cortical metabolism, and a global average metabolic rate of 65% of normal. The relatively high preservation of cortical metabolism in this patient defines the first functional correlate of clinical– pathological reports associating permanent unconsciousness with structural damage to these regions. The specific patterns of preserved metabolic activity identified in these patients reflect novel evidence of the modular nature of individual functional networks that underlie conscious brain function. The variations in cerebral metabolism in chronic PVS patients indicate that some cerebral regions can retain partial function in catastrophically injured brains (Schiff et al, 2002).
Can there be conscious awareness in vegetative state? Three completely different aspects of this issue should be distinguished. First, some patients can be conscious simply because they are misdiagnosed (see above). In fact, they are not in vegetative state. Second, sometimes a patient was correctly diagnosed but, then, examined during a beginning recovery. Third, perhaps some day the very notion of the vegetative state will change so as to include elements of conscious awareness. Inability to disentangle these three cases leads to confusion. An example of such confusion is the response to a recent experiment using magnetic resonance imaging which revealed that a woman diagnosed with PVS was able to activate predictable portions of her brain in response to the tester's requests that she imagine herself playing tennis or moving from room to room in her house. The brain activity in response to these instructions was indistinguishable from those of healthy patients. Because such activations can be obtained only if a patient has clear awareness and concentrated attention, the diagnosis of PVS was obviously an error. Therefore, the experiment did not show awareness in vegetative state in any reasonable sense of the word; rather, it showed that magnetic resonance imaging, combined with sophisticated stimulation, can effectively be used to disclose major diagnostic errors.
There are two dimensions of recovery from a persistent vegetative state: recovery of consciousness and recovery of function. Recovery of consciousness can be verified by reliable evidence of awareness of self and the environment, consistent voluntary behavioral responses to visual and auditory stimuli, and interaction with others. Recovery of function is characterized by communication, the ability to learn and to perform adaptive tasks, mobility, self-care, and participation in recreational or vocational activities. Recovery of consciousness may occur without functional recovery, but functional recovery cannot occur without recovery of consciousness (Ashwal, 1994).
As of today, no treatment for vegetative state exists that would satisfy the efficacy criteria of evidence-based medicine. Several methods have been proposed which can roughly be subdivided into four categories: pharmacological methods, surgery, physical therapy, and various stimulation techniques. Pharmacological therapy mainly uses activating substances such as tricyclic antidepressants or methylphenidate. Promising results have been reported on dopaminergic drugs, particularly amantadine. Presently the first randomized controlled trial amantadine versus placebo is running; its results have not been published yet. Surgical methods such as deep brain stimulation are rarely used. Stimulation techniques include sensory stimulation, sensory regulation, music and musicokinetic therapy, social-tactile interaction, etc. Below are some details related to treatments that have demonstrated some hope.
Additionally, stroke victims and patients with head injuries or brain damage following oxygen deprivation, such as near-drowning victims, have reported significant improvements in speech, motor functions, and concentration after treatment with zolpidem.
A clinical trial of zolpidem involving over 360 PVS patients worldwide is currently underway, and 60% of these patients are showing signs of improvement, although no results have yet been published.
There is one other published case series on the long-term effects of zolpidem on patients in PVS, also authored by Nel & Clauss. The first patient, "L", is a 31 year old male who, before treatment with zolpidem, had been in PVS for three years with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 9. They report that after receiving 10mg of zolpidem, L is able to engage in meaningful conversation. The maximum effect of the zolpidem is seen one hour after application and wears off after about four hours. By the date of publication in 2006, L had been receiving zolpidem therapy for six years, with no decrease in the effectiveness of treatment, and some gradual long-term improvement in short- and long-term memory. The other two patients in the case series were male, of similar age, and had similar though somewhat lessened responses to zolpidem — the zolpidem worked maximally one hour after application, its effects wore off after four hours, and there was no decrease in effectiveness after several years of daily use.
As yet, no scientific studies have been published on the effectiveness of zolpidem as a treatment for PVS.
Case 1 describes a 14 year old boy who, three months after his trauma, could not follow moving objects with his eyes and experienced tremor-like involuntary movements as well as hypertonicity (increased tension of the muscles, meaning the muscle tone is abnormally rigid, hampering proper movement). Levodopa was recommended to relieve the patient's parkinsonian features. Surprisingly, after nine days of treatment the patient's involuntary movements were reduced and he began to respond toward voices. Three months after treatment, he was able to walk and obtained the intelligence of an elementary school child. One year after his trauma, he was able to walk to high school by himself. Case 2 involves a young adult who underwent deep brain stimulation one year after the trauma and showed no improvement. Levodopa was administered and one year later, once his tubes were removed, he said, "I want to eat sushi and drink beer!" Case 3 describes a middle-aged man who experienced spasticity of his extremities, was administered levodopa, and was able to say his name and address correctly after only two months. After neurological evaluation, all three cases revealed asymmetrical rigidity or tremor and presynaptic damage in the dopaminergic (uses dopamine as neurotransmitter) systems. In conclusion, levodopa should be considered for patients in a persistent vegetative state with atypical features in their limbs and who have MRI evidence of lesions in the dopaminergic pathway, particularly presynaptic lesions in areas such as the substantia nigra or ventral tegmentum. Data shows that only 6% of adult patients recover after being in a vegetative state for six to twelve months. This poor recovery rate demonstrates the significance in the rapid recovery of patients that begin levodopa treatment, particularly in those who were in a vegetative state for almost a year.
This article contains text from the NINDS public domain pages on TBI at http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/tbi_doc.htm and http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/tbi.htm


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It's hard for me to find a BLACK mint tea that really hits the spot—I like a strong, crisp mint flavor—but this does it for me. The mint is clearly spearmint, so if that's not a mint you like, steer clear of this. It's really, really refreshing on ice.
Flavors: Spearmint
I enjoyed it hot with milk and sugar, but I wouldn't recommend it iced—the spice too rich, almost clove-y, to really work as a cold drink for me. I would have also liked a stronger orange flavor.
Flavors: Cinnamon, Orange
I was really excited about Stormy Night, but it's really disappointed me. It took a few tries for me to brew a strong enough cup that I can really get a sense of the flavors. For me, its dominant flavor is cinnamon, with a chocolate undernote. Not terrible, just blah, but I can get more satisfying cinnamon teas for much cheaper elsewhere. It also gives me heartburn every time I try it.
Something in the tea—the chocolate, I imagine—leaves oily residue on the surface of the tea, which is really unappetizing. This won't be a re-buy for me.
First of all, I love the scent. You can totally smell those almonds, yum. They're the strongest flavor note as well, which is fine by me. I'm just happy the licorice root didn't present a strong flavor, which I was worried about — NOT a fan of licorice in tea. The packaging recommends steeping for 4-5 minutes, and I'd recommend the lower end of that spectrum. I went for 5 and it's just a touch too bitter.
I love the taste of mint, but some blends seem overwhelmed by its intensity. So I was a little cautious when I tried this for the first time, but it's DELICIOUS. It truly tastes like candy cane, so the mint is light and pleasant. There's also a creamy aftertaste that I really enjoy. This is totally going to be my go-to mint tea.
I've been having trouble getting a perfect cup out of my orders from DavidsTea (I'm a loose leaf newbie), so I decided to experiment with one of the samples that came along with my purchase. At first sip, I thought I'd steeped it for way too long — it seemed really bitter — but after adding a little soy milk and sugar, the flavor really mellowed and became quite delicious. I can't say I taste the rose at all (maybe that's just my tiny batch, though). The key flavors are the strawberry and dark chocolate, which really meld together very nicely. On second steep, the flavor is much less intense but still pretty tasty. If I buy from DavidsTea again, this will definitely be on my purchase list.
One note: unlike a lot of their teas, this one recommends 1.5 tbs of tea as opposed to 1.5 tsp, so you're not going to get as much bang for your buck with Love Tea #7. I think it's worth it, though.
This tea is not kidding around — as soon as you open up the box, the lavender scent hits you in the face. However, once brewed, you're left with a very smooth Earl Grey with a mild lavender note, so it's not overwhelmingly floral at all. In fact, I could have gone for just a little more lavender flavor, so I might steep longer next time. I did feel this one needed more sugar than the average Earl Grey, though.
I'd never tried this brand before, but one thing I liked was that the teabags came in a larger, resealable bag to lock in freshness. The quality of the tea was obviously much higher than your average grocery store teabag (actual tea leaves rather than fannings), so I'm glad I have a way to keep it delicious for as long as possible.
I was given this as a gift, and I managed to get through one whole cup and two partials before realizing that it's really not for me. The flavor is just too "herb-y" for me; there's just too much going on in this blend. I don't think the peppermint and licorice really flow well with the citron, lemongrass and chamomile flavors. Maybe it's just the particular canister I got, but either way, I'm probably going to have to toss this.
I love a strong black tea, but this one had a bitter, almost coffee-like flavor to it. Super disappointing, as it sounded so delicious! I'll probably fuss around with milk/sugar/steep times to try to make it taste better. At 20 mg per bag, it's also too light on the caffeine content for me.

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WATERBURY, Conn. -- In an effort to further support America's armed forces, Post University is expanding its Active Military Program so all active military personnel can earn a college degree at no cost to them. Dependents of active personnel also can earn their college degree at a reduced tuition rate.
The Post University Active Military Program offers quality accelerated online degree programs that meet the same rigorous standards as traditional on-campus programs. Active members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents can now take courses for a fixed rate of $750 per course with books included. This represents a savings of more than $500 per course. Service members use their branch of service's tuition assistance program to fund their education. In addition to the lower tuition rate, military dependents can take advantage of federal financial aid, and other education funding sources, based on eligibility. Post University is a member of the Service Members Opportunity College network, which means all degree programs are eligible for VA benefits.
"Our service members and their families have sacrificed greatly to defend our great nation and our way of life," said Dr. Thomas Samph, Chancellor of Post University. "It's only appropriate that we recognize their contributions by giving them access to a college degree that has the power to help them reach their personal and professional goals."
The accelerated online degree program allows service members to complete their college education regardless of where they're stationed, as long as they have access to the Internet. In addition, Post University has lowered its tuition and covered the cost of books so service members incur no out-of-pocket expenses. Post also will grant college credit for prior and future Military Professional Education Courses and courses taken at other colleges with an approved transcript.
"We offer a quality education that takes in account the special needs of active duty personnel," said Ed Lizotte, retired Lt. Col., and Post University's Military Program director. "Military transcripts and other college transcripts are evaluated on a case by case basis to ensure that participants receive the maximum amount of Post University college credit. Best of all, our program offers the flexibility service men and women need to complete their degree at a time and place that's convenient for them."
The program offers a wide range of degrees in today's growing fields.
Founded in 1890, Post University (www.post.edu) is a career-oriented and student-focused university located in Waterbury, Conn. It offers traditional on-campus education, as well as a robust accelerated online degree program. It is regionally accredited by The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).


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A lawyer facing Sh7.6 million fraud case has been granted bail by court. But Veronica Kimene Ndinda will only be free if she deposits Sh2 million bond and two sureties. Ndinda appeared in court on February 11 facing charges of obtaining Sh7.6 million under pretense that she was the owner of a piece of land she intended to sell.
The prosecutor, Chief Inspector Musengi, had opposed the suspect's bid for bail.The prosecutor said she did not appear in court for a previous mention. But Senior Principal Magistrate Lucy Mbugua directed that Ndinda be released on Sh2 million bond and two sureties after validating the medical papers presented in court by defence lawyer.
Ndinda is accused of taking Sh7.6 million from Edward Ngera Mwangi and Rose Thuo at Kencom House in Nairobi four years ago. Acting Magistrate Delphine Okundi heard that Ndinda forged a certificate of lease that was purported to be leased and signed by the registrar of land, Sarah Mwenge, after pretending to be the owner of a registered piece of land.
Ndinda also faces charges of undermining authority. The court was told on February 10 at Milimani property flats, Imara Daima estate, she insulted police officers who had been sent to arrest her.She pleaded not guilty to all charges.


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DESTIN - B.J. Teems was essentially born and raised on a boat.
A Destin native, he caught his first cobia at age six, has now been a fishing captain for seven years — currently of Realin' Scripts — and had, prior to Wednesday, ostensibly seen almost everything there is to see when it comes to fishing for cobia.
Teems, however, had never fished with Justin Martin.
Martin is the producer of a TV show on the Sportsman Channel called "The Season," which follows Martin and his crew as they travel the country hunting some of the top game in the United States. After meeting Martin through some mutual friends a few years back, Teems and Realin' Scripts owner Jack Cole sold Martin on the idea of filming an episode focused on fishing for cobia in the Destin area aboard Realin' Scripts.
Given that this particular run would be made for TV, with Martin calling the shots, "we tried to do something that's totally different," Teems recalled, "something that's never been done before."
So they abandoned the rod and reel and brought aboard Martin's signature tool: a bow. To catch cobia.
For reference, Martin, an accomplished hunter and world champion archer, says that "almost 100 percent of people (use) hook and line for cobia."
"Justin had called me and said 'Man, I got a crazy idea on what to do,'" Cole said. "With what little bit of bow hunting I've done, I knew the stars would have to align for something like that to happen. It's hard enough to catch 'em with rod and reel."
It took all of what Cole estimates to be 20 minutes for Martin to "pop one."
"I've never heard of anybody bow hunting for cobia before," Teems, 31, said. "I'd never heard of anybody try it before and he got it on the first shot. It was pretty awesome."
Martin was actually scheduled to film with Teems and his crew last July, but after 18 consecutive days of rain he ended up calling off the show. That time, though, Martin was going to leave the bow behind and troll for cobia in the standard fashion. After sitting on the idea for a year, he decided to audible for the wildly unconventional bow-hunting-for-cobia route, which is even more surprising considering Martin had never caught a cobia, in any fashion, before.
"Who would have thought," he said, "the first cobia I've ever caught was with a bow?"
The run was so successful that Martin will be back in less than a month, this time fishing for snapper, and there are plans for another return to film an off-shore trip fishing for blue marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, swordfish, and those of that ilk.
With the filming finished last Wednesday, the boat docked at Fishing Fleet Marina in Destin, the Realin' Scripts members delivered the bow-shot cobia to the Fisherman's Wharf where it was cooked up and served to for dinner.
"That's as fresh as it gets," Martin said, laughing. "It's kind of like getting out, killing a deer, and having it grilled right in the back of your truck."


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Kaduna — Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Ahmed Makarfi winner in last Saturday governship contest in the State. Results from the 23 local government councils indicated that the incumbent governor, Makarfi, of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) swept the polls, beating his five other opponents with a wide margin.
The State INEC Resident Commissioner Alhaji Aliyu Marafa released the results, which have Makarfi polling 1,143,890 while his closest rival, Alhaji Suleiman Hunkuyi of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) polled 668,446 votes.
The ANPP Representatives at the collation centre, Alhaji Abdulazeez Mohamnmed when asked for comment regretted the result, "we will not be part of this morkery of democracy, he said.
However, it still remained uncertain yesterday afternoon which of the duo of president Olusegun Obasanjo and Major-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari would capture Kaduna State, given the closeness of the figures so far for the two presidential candidates.
Presidential poll results from 17 of the 23 local government areas indicated that the PDP was leading with a total of 723,000 votes while the ANPP trailed closely with about 650,000 votes.
The results as earlier announced showed that PDP won in Makarfi, Kudan Soba Jaba, Ikara, Kubau, Zangon-Kataf and Jema'a local government areas, while the ANPP had majority votes in Igabim, Zaria, Sabon-Gari and Giwa local council areas.
While the ANPP won Kaduna North and Kaduna South local governments, within the Kaduna metropolis.
A combination of forces, including socio-ethnic and religions factors before the elections had actually hinted that Makarfi would emerge victorous after all, in spite of what was generally considered the Hunkuyi factor.


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Second extortion attempt on 'Transformers' HK set
Another extortion attempt was recently reported on the set of the latest "Transformers" film in Hong Kong.
According to the Associated Press, a government statement said four men approached a crew member, who was setting up equipment atop a roof, "intimidated her and asked for money."
Police arrested a 35-year-old man who's been in their custody since Tuesday. Three other men are still at large. Police are investigating the incident as a blackmail case.
This marks the second attack on the film's set. Last week, police arrested two men after they assaulted director Michael Bay and demanded he pay $13,000. Three intervening police officers were also assaulted.
"Transformers 4" is partly set in Hong Kong. The film stars Mark Wahlberg and releases next June.


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'Celebrity Apprentice's' Star Jones gets all legal on Lisa Rinna for harassment
When Star Jones warned in the last episode of "The Celebrity Apprentice" that "when you try to take down the queen, make sure you kill her," maybe Lisa Rinna should have listened?
According to E! News, the attorney is now accusing her eliminated cast mate of harassment. Star has compiled the actress' tweets, as well as emails she says Lisa has sent her since the show wrapped.
"Lisa was so furious she was kicked off so early and blamed it all on Star," an inside source tells the site. "Lisa went home and started sending nasty emails. Star just collected it all and handed them over. It's in legal's hands now and they've warned Lisa to stop."
Apparently Star has not only hired lawyers trained to attack, she has also brought in the legal departments at The Trump Organization and the show's production company, Mark Burnett Productions, to help her shut down Lisa's campaign against her.
"Star is taking this very seriously," another source says.
As of now, Lisa has made no comment on the charges, but Star's actions could be behind her deleting the "foul" (as Star has referred to them) tweets from her profile.
What's your take? Is Star making too much of Lisa's comments?
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After several years implementing an intensive development strategy that included opening its latest Sofitel hotels in Morocco (Sofitel Thalassa Agadir and Sofitel Casablanca), Risma entered a new era concentrating on opening entry-level hotels, such as Ibis Budget. These hotels are less capital intensive than mid-range and upper-end hotels, and require less time to reach their break-even points, meaning that their impact on Risma's profitability will not be significant over the first years...
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Asian Chicken Kabobs
25 Dec 2009
These Asian Chicken Kabobs are never going to fail to get compliments for you if you serve them to your friends for a party with seasoned rice or couscous ! No mortal can resist these wined chicken breasts broiled with zucchini and mushrooms with garlic flavorings. Give a try and see if you are an exception ! Feel free to share your opinion about these Asian Chicken Kabobs with me.
|Boneless skinless chicken breasts
|1 Pound
|Zucchini/Yellow squash
|2 Small, cut into 1 -inch slices
|8 Large
|Bell pepper
|1 Cup (16 tbs) (Red Yellow/Green)
|Reduced sodium soy sauce
|2 Tablespoon
|Dry sherry
|2 Tablespoon
|Sesame oil
|1 Teaspoon
|2 Clove (10 gm), minced
|Green onions
|2 Large, cut into 1 inch pieces
Cut chicken into 1 1/2-inch pieces; place in large plastic bag.
Add zucchini, mushrooms and bell pepper to bag.
Combine soy sauce, sherry, oil and garlic in cup; pour over chicken and vegetables.
Close bag securely; turn to coat.
Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Soak 4 (12-inch) skewers in water to cover 20 minutes.
Drain chicken and vegetables; reserve marinade.
Alternately thread chicken and vegetables with onions onto skewers.
Place on rack of broiler pan.
Brush with half of reserved marinade.
Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 5 minutes.
Turn kabobs over; brush with remaining marinade.
Broil 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Garnish with green onion brushes, if desired.
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Between the Ravens' coaching search, baseball's steroid woes and all things Terps, we don't get many chances to talk NBA in this town.
It's a reality that fans of professional basketball have to accept. But fantasy sports, bless them, create a community without boundaries, one that need not be moored to parochial concerns.


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I am amused by the idea of creating genetically modified pigs with meat rich in omega-3 fatty acids (10 July, p 34). A lack of omega-3 is not inherent in meat; intensive farming causes a loss of omega-3 from the meat, combined with an infiltration of other fats.
My team has found that the amount of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid in chicken meat has dropped from 170 milligrams in 1970 to between 25 and 60 milligrams today (Public Health Nutrition, vol 13, p 400). This is a direct consequence of intensive feeding, largely with cereals, and a lack of exercise, which leads to the loss of fast-acting muscle fibres - which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. This is why chicken legs, which were once dark grey, are now nearly as white as the breast.
Animals allowed to roam and choose their own food are naturally rich ...
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Thirteen people were injured in a bomb explosion in Suez on Saturday on the third anniversary of the January 25 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
The explosion was followed by gunfire that injured one man, health sources said.
One vehicle was destroyed in the attack.
Eyewitnesses said that unknown gunmen climbed to the roof and fired shots from up there on security forces.


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Product Hunt's Google Glass wearing feline mascot. producthunt.com
The UpTake: The daily list of new apps, feature releases, upgrades and other digital tools and trinkets has joined the ranks of venture-backed startups and is looking to change the way consumers get their tech news.
I t's a big day for Product Hunt. Its new iOS app just hit the top of Product Hunt. That's a big deal for a startup.
A slightly bigger deal for the San Francisco-based leaderboard for apps and tech releases: a $1 million seed investment which includes the likes of CrunchFund, Google Ventures, Greylock Discovery Fund and Y Combinator, to name a few.
Product Hunt founder Ryan Hoover made the announcement in a post on Medium, tracing the startup's journey from an email newsletter to venture-backed startup.
It's also a shot across the bow for the tech press.
Hoover writes:
Product Hunt is a more efficient platform for launching, often surfacing new products before traditional press. Contributors, self-described as "product hunters," have an advantage. They aren't beholden to press embargoes and lengthy write-ups. All it takes is a name, tagline, and link to the product to distill product launches into their simplest form. We're then able to provide consumers with a curated feed of what's new and interesting.
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SUWANEE -- Points were difficult to find for both teams in Friday's Region 7-AAAAA battle between North Gwinnett and Mill Creek.
Fortunately for the host Bulldogs, they were able to find just enough scoring from their two usual main sources in the second half.
Chris Bolden scored 10 of his game-high 23 points in the third quarter to give North the lead for good, and A.J. Clements scored eight of his 10 points in the fourth to help the Bulldogs keep it and hold on for a 46-41 upset of the No. 4 state-ranked Hawks.
"It was a flat-out battle all the way around," coach Zach Smith said after the Bulldogs (15-8, 10-2) gave him his first victory over Mill Creek (17-5, 8-4) after four straight losses to the Hawks since becoming head coach at North, which stayed just a game back of region-leading Norcross. "(Mill Creek) battled. They're a very good, very well-coached team. (Bolden and Clements) stepped up (offensively), and we made stops. Until the last minute of the game, we gave up 12 points in the second half. That's incredible focus and 'want to' on defense. That's what it boiled down to."
While North was able to find a couple of sources for points, Mill Creek had a much tougher time, as Hawks coach Chad Rogers noted.
"I can sum this up really easily," Rogers said. "We were 1 of 16 behind the 3-point line, and we couldn't score inside. That ain't too good of a combination."
The Hawks were scoring enough to lead most of the first half.
Four different players scored during a 9-2 run over the final 3:16 of the first quarter to leave Mill Creek with a 13-7 lead when James Holder hit the team's only 3-pointer of the night to beat the quarter buzzer.
After North tied the scored at 17-all midway through the second quarter, the Hawks rolled off the final seven points of the first half -- again from four different scorers -- to take their biggest lead of the game into intermission at 24-17.
The lead was still seven at 26-19 before Bolden began to heat up.
The 6-foot-2 Georgia Tech-bound senior drained a pair of 3-pointers -- two of his five baskets from behind the arc on the evening -- and scored 10 points during a 12-0 run that vaulted North into the lead at 31-26 following his second trey with 2:18 left in the third quarter.
Mill Creek tried to answer, as Trevon Shaw and Paul Evans each drove the lane for layups over the final 1:48 of the period to pull the Hawks to as close as 31-30 heading into the final frame.
But Bolden hit another 3-pointer from almost the identical spot on the floor as his previous two just 16 seconds into the fourth quarter, and Clements followed with a steal and coast-to-coast layup and a 3-pointer to cap an 8-0 run that extended the Bulldogs' lead to 39-30 with 5:37 remaining.
Mill Creek tried to give itself a chance late, pulling as close as 46-41 after back-to-back drives by Jalen Bracey -- the first a three-point play -- with 16 seconds left.
The Hawks had a chance to pull even closer after Shaw stole North's attempted inbound pass and was fouled by Clements.
They had three shots to try to cut into the lead, but Evans' 3-pointer from the corner rimmed out, and attempted stickbacks by Shaw and Bracey wouldn't go down before Kwesi Abakah finally corralled the rebound for North with 1.9 seconds left to seal the win.
Bolden also had six rebounds, two assists and two steals to go along with his scoring, while Abakah (seven rebounds), Tobias Howard (five points, six rebounds, three assists) and Kameron Calhoun (two points, eight rebounds, two blocked shots and three steals) also contributed to the win.
Sophomore Chase Duffy gave Mill Creek a boost off the bench with a team high 10 points and eight rebounds, while Evans added eight points and seven rebounds, Shaw chipped in eight points and six boards and Bracey finished with five points, four rebounds, five assists and three steals.
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If you recognize the glass above as one of the biggest recalled items of the year, you're probably in the minority. This McDonald's Happy Meal toy, which contains cadmium and is unsafe for children, had 12,000,000 units recalled, and while we can personally remember a few headlines announcing this, the data shows that most people don't see most warnings even if some make the headlines.
Consumer Reports conducted a representative survey of 2005 adults nationwide (U.S.), and came up with some staggering numbers when it comes to the attention the average consumer pays to recalls. Less than a quarter of respondents claimed to have researched to see if a product they had purchased had been recalled. About a third of those who did hear of a recall simply did nothing, and another fifteen percent of those threw the product away rather than sending it back to the manufacturer. The majority of respondents said they never or rarely bothered to send in registration cards that would enable the company to notify them in the case of a recall.
One of the biggest reasons for that last stat at least appears to be good old fashioned consumer cynicism. About half of those surveyed thought the only reasons companies issued recalls was to protect themselves from lawsuits rather than helping people, and half the respondents also felt that companies probably didn't completely share safety information with governments and agencies. It's also likely a lot of people feel they are signing up for spam when they send in those cards – but it's important to remember that only your name and basic contact info is required on those, even if the manufacturer lists other fields for their own marketing.
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This collection aims to document and preserve the history of Victorian workers, and to record their impact on and contribution to Australian society.
Focussing on the post-European settlement period to the present, it aims to reflect the experiences and actions of individuals and groups of workers in different historical, personal, social, economic and cultural settings. It also aims to document the personal and unique renderings of workers' experiences and actions.
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M. Elton Hendricks became the third president of Methodist University (then Methodist College) in 1983. When he retired 27 years later, he had served longer that any of the 36 presidents then working at independent colleges and universities in North Carolina. An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, Dr. Hendricks has served as pastor of Lillington (NC) United Methodist Church for the last two years.
Hendricks holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a bachelor's, Phi Beta Kappa, in history from Wofford College. He is also a graduate of Harvard University's Institute for Educational Management. He has published numerous articles on Methodism and physics.
Originally from Savannah, GA, Hendricks started his career in the U.S. Navy as a naval flight officer. After serving his country, he served a local congregation as a Methodist minister. He began his teaching career at Eisenhower College teaching physics and philosophy and religion.
He taught at his alma mater, Wofford College and served as both the school's residence hall education program director and as director of Admissions. He went on to become the academic dean of Randolph-Macon College. After serving briefly as Randolph-Macon's acting president, Hendricks came to Methodist University as president in September 1983.
He served as a member of the North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Executive Committee, the Fayetteville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Fayetteville Economic Development Corporation, the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, and as president of Cape Fear Industries. Hendricks also spent several summers with a mission team as a construction worker in rural Bolivia.
He and his wife, Jerry, have three grown children and four grandchildren. They reside in the Fairfield Farms area about a mile north of Methodist University.
Highlights of Dr. Hendricks' Presidency


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Judy Reeves tucks a sandal-clad foot beneath her as she sinks into her oversized sectional, humbly setting a copy of her new book next to her on the couch. Released on the 10-year anniversary of its successful predecessor, the revised edition of Reeves' A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse of the Writing Life deserves a place on the How-To—or perhaps the Help-I'm-Stuck!—shelf of any practicing scribe. "This book is for writers," Reeves says, smiling.
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Ink Spot Part of East Village Arts and Culture Event
So Say We All has always been a fan of our friends and colleagues at San Diego Writers, Ink, the true writing pioneers of San Diego. This Saturday is the Open Spaces East Village Arts and Culture Event (EVACevent), with 13 total open art spaces in downtown San Diego for you to check out, along with an extensive list of great bars, eateries, and cafes included, topped off with cool street art that has popped up in SD over this past summer.
Whatever you choose to see first, second, or last, make sure that you don't miss what's going on at the Ink Spot from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday. Drop-ins are welcome for writing groups and prompts hosted by instructors and So Say We All friends Judy Reeves and Rob Williams. Make sure to also check out one of San Diego's most gifted photographers, Andrew Printer, whose work will be on display at the Ink Spot.
Venture downtown, meet some great writers at a fantastic organization, and get your creativity flowing with San Diego Writers, Ink.
Open Spaces East Village Arts and Culture Event
When: Saturday, September 4th, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: The Ink Spot, Art Center Lofts
710 13th Street, Studio 210
San Diego, CA 92101


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From the article: How to Find Your Dream Job
What's your dream job? Read about dream jobs and add your dream job to the list contributed by About.com site visitors.
Dream Job
- I would love to be on a talk show or a morning news show. I know a little about everything. I always thought I would be great at that.
- —Guest Kathie
- When I'm older I would like to be a psychologist although it wasn't my first choice. My first choice was a fashion designer. But psychology is really interesting as it's a study of mind and human behaviour. Also, I love to solve problems by helping people.
- —Guest Tamima
Mechanical Engineer
- I want to be a mechanical engineer. I'm good at math and the engineering field is very interesting to me.
- —Guest Tony
Helping People
- My dream job is to help people who are mentally and/or physically unstable. Mentally, people just need someone to listen and show that they care. I've always had a gift for bringing out the truth in people and making them feel better and stronger afterward. Physically, I would love to be a Zumba instructor and dance until I can't dance anymore. My dream is to help people find their soul and encourage it to come alive. When I touch another life it is truly the most rewarding job anyone could ask for.
- —Guest lauren
Music Therapist
- Ever since I was a child, I have been easily swayed by the power of music - its power to console people or break their hearts, to make them think and dream, to bring them together, etc. Whenever I find myself in a low mood, I turn on the music and it brings my spirit out of the pit. If I can bring this healing power to others, I will feel I am fulfilling my life's purpose.
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No More Hungry Children in US
- I have always been interested in the health and nutritional care of children of all ages. I am now at a point in my professional career to put my volunteer interests together with my professional experiences. I would like to be involved in a company that has as a mission to help with the hunger issue in the US or to work for a not-for-profit company for this same cause.
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Creative Consultant
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- I would love to do this because it would take the three things I am most interested in (space exploration, public relations, and writing) and put it all together into one job. Although becoming an astronaut would be very cool.
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- I would love to defend people in a Union environment. This would include facilitation, training, steward work and motivational speaking. I love to be the voice for people that do not speak up for themselves. I have so many ideas in so many areas but life got in the way of catching them.
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- I would love to work with disadvantaged families. I would just love to work somewhere where my work can help people in need, especially the single parent families that has to provide for their children/ families by their selves and don't have much.
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Barrel Saddle...... Are they good for general riding, trail/pleasure riding ?
I won't be barrel riding but this guy at the tack shop has one for sale. Wondering if I should consider getting for what i am going to be doing?
First off, find out what the tree is made of. Look at the underside of the saddle. An asian import has fleece in the air channel and this you want to steer clear of. Sometimes the bars on a barrel saddle are shorter because the saddle is used briefly. The bars should be about 21 inches, no less, to help spread the weight on the horse's back if for trail riding.
what exaclty are the bars by the way. I have heard of all the parts but not the bar unless its called something else too
I trail ride in a barrel saddle with my QH. You should be good as long as it fits your horse!
It all really depends on the quality of the saddle, the tree that it's been built on and the way it has been put together. The shorter bars may be an issue (like 'saddlebag' said but this is not always the case with BR trees it just depends on the maker) The bars are the weight bearing part of the tree, the part that is in contact with the horses back. If you're wanting to do some pleasure riding you may be looking for a different feel and a flatter seat than this BR may give you it just depends on how you ride. I've built many pleasure saddles on BR trees for clients who wanted a little more securitty when pleasure/trail riding. The BR tree allowed them to feel a little more 'held in' due to the position of the swell and cantle and a deeped seat. Your best bet would be to try it out and see how you feel it in...this could be tricky since it's at a tack shop. Good luck :)
I trail ride in my barrel saddle. Actually it is the only saddle I own and use it for everything. It holds you in for steep hills. It fits my horse and it fits me that is the most important thing in a saddle. I use saddle bags with no problem. My mom also owns and uses her barrel saddle for everything.
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INRIX and the state measure route dependability. Eleven segments of the Beltway, Interstate 695, are in the top 30 statewide for being unreliable in the morning. The number drops to six during the evening commute.
"If the congestion is bad on a good day, God forbid you add rain or snow to the picture. You can double your commute," said Ragina Averella, a spokeswoman for AAA Mid-Atlantic. She added, "For the daily commuter, the reality is if your options are limited and you have to use 695 or 95, plan with the idea that you're going to get stuck in traffic."
The responsibility for finding solutions is shared. Seven of the 10 bottlenecks on the list — including No. 1 — are administered by the State Highway Administration, which maintains roads that carry 70 percent of Maryland's traffic. Two bottlenecks are the responsibility of the Maryland Transportation Authority, an agency that raises its own construction money through tolls at bridges and tunnels. The third controlling entity — by act of Congress — is the National Park Service, which owns 19 miles of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway from Route 175 to Washington.
Before the promise of new gas tax revenue, the SHA was forced to concentrate on preserving bridges and roads to prevent further deterioration, safety issues and short-term fixes to nagging problems, said Administrator Melinda Peters.
Last November, the agency asked the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board to add $6.4 million in federal funds so that it could begin planning "low-cost improvements" to alleviate 14 choke points on the Beltway. The upgrades center on widening the road where possible and adding transition lanes at interchanges.
The SHA spent $18.3 million to replace the eight-lane bridge carrying the Beltway over Liberty Road. This fall, it is expected to complete a three-year, $13.7 million project to replace the Frederick Road Bridge with a wider, higher overpass that also will accommodate future Beltway widening.
An infusion of transportation funding will allow engineers to begin looking at other projects, said Doug Simmons, the agency's deputy administrator for engineering and planning.
For example, by modifying the cloverleaf interchange at Harford Road, Inner Loop traffic entering and exiting the Beltway would no longer have to perform a dangerous weave and merge, Simmons said. That project could begin as early as next spring.
"We think that would make a significant difference, at a cost of $3 million to $4 million, by reducing crash rates and improving traffic flow," Simmons said.
A blueprint of sorts exists. Last year TRIP, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the construction industry, insurance companies and unions, said widening the Beltway and replacing a number of bridges at a cost of $1.2 billion was the third most important infrastructure improvement that could be made in the Baltimore-Washington region.
It also called on Maryland officials to improve access to BWI Marshall Airport by spending $220 million to widen three miles of Route 295 between Route 100 and Interstate 195 and build a new interchange at Hanover Road.
As for the No. 1 bottleneck, the future promises more cars and few solutions.
Between now and 2040, transportation planners project the number of north-south trips between Baltimore and Washington will increase 34 percent. Options to widen the parkway start at $463.5 million.
The state can make all the parkway improvements it can afford from Route 175 north. But the other section — south of Route 175 — is owned by the National Park Service, which has long opposed widening the tree-lined roadway beyond its four lanes.
And it might not matter. A 2011 study by state and federal agencies came to three conclusions: Widened sections would attract more traffic; widened sections would not necessarily be less congested than current conditions; and congestion on a widened parkway in 2040 would be similar to today's conditions.
Allen, who transferred to the region last fall from Naples, Italy, said he has found comfort in listening to National Public Radio and a classic rock station as he endures his commute. And he has words of comfort for his fellow parkway sufferers: "I can assure the people of Baltimore that the traffic is much worse in Naples."


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I'm not pretending that their plonk is likely to worry the producers of Chateau Yquem or Petrus, but wine of that quality would be wasted on me.
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But if Nicola Sturgeon has her way, the choice won't be mine to make. Those, like her, who favour a minimum price have been buoyed by David Cameron's remarks about plans by councillors in Greater Manchester to introduce a similar measure. While ruling out the introduction of a minimum price nationally, he declared that he would look "very sympathetically" at local decisions, giving Miss Sturgeon her excuse to have another crack at the issue.
I don't see that there's anything problematic for the Scottish Tories (who opposed minimum pricing) in what Mr Cameron said. Devolving as many decisions as possible to the local level was one of the underlying principles of the Conservatives' manifesto. In accordance with that principle, and Holyrood's existing powers, that's what happened: MSPs examined and rejected it. That's one of the objections to Miss Sturgeon's attempt to revive the measure. The second is that it's a bad idea.
There are initially plausible reasons for thinking it's a good idea. Alcohol abuse can certainly cause health problems, personal misery and contribute to crime, anti-social behaviour and debt. And certainly there are drinks which seem unhealthily (in both physical and moral terms) aimed at providing the maximum potential for alcoholic coma for the minimum outlay.
Ten years ago, I lived near a shelter for the homeless in London. The shop opposite did a roaring trade in Scotsmac, a patriotically-named hooch composed of those natural bedfellows, whisky and English sweet white wine, at about £1.20 a bottle. Other products, such as Frosty Jack's, a strong cider which now costs about a pound a litre (13p a unit) also give the impression that they are cynically directed at those who are both very poor, and irresponsible drinkers. The fact that the former managing director of Aston Manor, which makes this ghastly beverage, was jailed for 18 months for attempting to poison the production line of one of his rivals doesn't induce much confidence in his public-spiritedness.
But if those who have called for the banning of Buckfast, the tonic wine produced by monks which enjoys such favour amongst some of Lanarkshire's thirstiest citizens, were to get their way, they would immediately move on to the prohibition of dozens of other drinks of similar strength and price. The revoltingness and cheapness of Lanliq, Emva, El Dorado, Thunderbird and the like are, however, no argument for banning them.
At what point is a drink too strong, or too cheap? Quite a few expensive drinks are considerably more potent than those listed above – port, sherry, spirits. And there is always going to be a price point at which some drink is the cheapest. That market is, however, distorted by the big supermarkets which currently sell alcohol as a loss-leader. Their anti-competitive pricing strategy is a large part of the problem, and it is revealing that they are amongst the strongest proponents of minimum pricing.
What would imposing a minimum price of 50p a unit mean? Whether "responsible" or "irresponsible" drinkers (in the estimation of special interest groups such as Alcohol Focus Scotland and Alcohol Concern, which take the view that there is "no safe level of alcohol consumption"), the rich will not be much affected. The ordinary, moderate drinker will be badly hit: 58% of the wine sold in the UK is under £4 a bottle. The Centre for Economics and Business Research last year estimated that the average cost to households would be £68, and the total cost to consumers £1.8 billion, compared with total savings across the NHS, policing and victim support of £200 million annually. The only significant beneficiaries would be brewers, distillers and supermarkets.
There said to be some evidence, from a study at the University of Sheffield, that price is a factor in total consumption amongst "high-risk" drinkers, and that it would reduce their consumption by some 10%, against 3.5% in moderate drinkers.
But a look at this survey shows that it is purest guesswork: it takes no real account of price elasticity, of consumption from illicit or, given the absence of tariff barriers in the EU, entirely legitimate but unrecorded, sources or the fact that the most serious abusers of alcohol (in common with all addicts) are likely to cut out other things to acquire drink.
As the disastrous failure of the past half-century of drug policy has demonstrated, a price rise will do little to deter such consumers, but it may do plenty to impoverish their families, drive them on to the streets and turn them to crime.
In fact, all the statistics in this debate are guesswork, or bogus. The costs of alcohol abuse in Scotland were said (in January) to be £3.5 billion a year. Last year, the UK costs of alcohol abuse were said (by England's Chief Medical Officer) to be £2.7 billion a year. No one doubts that there are costs, but they are being plucked out of the air. And the benefits are never mentioned, let alone quantified.
To provide a true cost-benefit analysis of the pleasure afforded by pubs and drinking with friends and family you could start by looking at what people already pay, since that's how they value it.
Tax revenue alone is in excess of £5.7 billion annually. The proven health benefits of moderate drinking are harder to assess, but considerable.
All Miss Sturgeon's talk of the relative fall in the price of alcohol cannot disguise the fact that, if price were the determining factor, the British would be (excepting perhaps the notoriously teetotal Scandinavians) the most responsible drinkers in Europe.
I don't see the usefulness of a measure which denies the poor those small and mostly beneficial pleasures, which makes it more likely that the poorest who do drink dangerously will become economically unviable and a burden on society, yet does nothing to impede the irresponsible, as long as they have the cash.
Andrew McKie


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Lindsay commanded units at all levels, from platoon through MACOM, in both peacetime and war. His first assignments were with the 82nd Airborne Division and 77th Special Forces Group. Within the 82nd Airborne Division he has held eight assignments, from platoon to division level. During the Vietnam War, he was an advisor to the Vietnamese Airborne Brigade, commanded the 2nd Battalion 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division and was the G3 (Assistant Chief-of-Staff, Operations and Plans) for the 9th Infantry Division.
As a general, Lindsay commanded the 82nd Airborne Division, the United States Army Infantry School, the XVIII Airborne Corps, the United States Readiness Command, and was the first Commander in Chief, United States Special Operations Command. General Lindsay retired July 1, 1990.
General Lindsay's awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with "V" device and three Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, and Special Forces Tab.
General Lindsay and his wife Gerry live in Vass, North Carolina.


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by Steven Rinella - Thursday, December 15, 2011
Like most hunters, I grew up shooting hand-me-down rifles. Some of these guns had been handed down so many times that it was no longer clear where they originally came from. My first .22 was a Remington bolt-action that my dad bought from a guy who'd picked it up at a sale when a nearby summer camp discontinued its marksmanship program. From there, the rifle served a stint as my older brother Matt's first .22, and then it took a turn as my older brother Danny's first .22. By the time it came to me when I was 10 years old, my dad had realized that I had a dominant left eye. He made me learn how to shoot the right-handed rifle using left-handed form. He explained that the 30-06 he intended to give me was right-handed, too, so I might as well get used to it.
Thus began years of shooting rifles that weren't necessarily suited for me. I hunted with that same old 30-06 for the next decade. When I finally did upgrade, it was because my dad passed away and willed to me yet another right-handed bolt-action 30-06. This one had a thin, whippy barrel that tended to overheat after just a couple rounds. But if my previous experiences with firearms had taught me one thing, it's that shooters can't always be choosers. Put another way, I always just figured that rifles find you—you don't find rifles. You get what you get.
This philosophy stayed with me even more tenaciously than hand-me-down guns. Even when I finally purchased a rifle on my own, I still let fate guide my decisions. I went to the local gun dealer and perused the racks of used rifles, paying more attention to the price tags than the makes and models. In the end, I walked out with the rifle that most closely matched the amount of money that was in my pocket. I didn't ask a single question, or even explain to the dealer what I might be looking for. Only later did I realize that some previous owner had allowed the rifling to become pitted. It was hardly usable.
Of course I would hear guys talk about custom rifles, but this subject seemed about as applicable to my life as the subject of pedicures. It just seemed like something that had to do with other people, people I didn't know. I may have gone on thinking like this forever if I hadn't one day found myself talking with a custom riflemaker from South Carolina. He was asking what I'd like in a gun, and I started explaining the perfect rifle in the same dreamy and unrealistic way that you'd describe the perfect day's weather. That is, it was something that I'd like to see, even though it was probably impossible. It would be coated with a substance that could handle the most brutal weather, I said, even a little saltwater exposure now and then; it would have a nice, heavy barrel, but not too heavy; it wouldn't have any shiny parts that threw glare; it would be chambered in an all-purpose caliber that could shoot flat, something that would be appropriate for everything from antelope up to elk; it would be ugly, but the kind of ugly that's actually beautiful; it'd have a light trigger pull and for God's sake, it would be left-handed.
Oh, and one last thing: It would shoot like a laser.
I more or less forgot about this conversation, until one day David sent me a breakdown of how his company, Carolina Custom Rifles, could build me a rifle that would fit my exact specifications. We talked it through, and in a moment of feverish optimism, I placed my order for a 7 mm Rem. Mag. with a fluted barrel, a synthetic stock and a Teflon coating.
When the gun was ready a few months later, I drove several hundred miles to pick it up. I fretted and worried the whole way there. It reminded me of how I felt when my wife was pregnant, how I selfishly wanted my boy to turn into a good, respectable kid for the simple reason that it would reflect well on me. If this gun didn't turn out, I worried, I wouldn't have anyone to blame but myself. After all, I'd explained specifically what I wanted. In a way, I actually started to miss those days when I could blame my firearm problems on whoever it was that decided to buy the thing in the first place.
The similarities to parenting did not end when I saw the gun. I plucked that thing off the rack with all the pride of a new father—ignoring the fact that someone else had actually done all the work. Then I promptly took it to the range and had the bizarre experience of firing a rifle that was meant to be fired by me. It felt somehow familiar. The stock fit my shoulder and arm. The trigger fit my finger. And, for crying out loud, the bolt was on the left side of gun. I sat down and shot a tighter box of rounds than I'd ever shot in my life. I'm sure the mechanics and specifications of the rifle had a lot to with that. But so did the fact that I, for once, had a keen sense of ownership over my hunting rifle. It was like the difference between trying to cook in someone else's kitchen and cooking in your own. I knew right where everything was.
Rinella's custom 7 mm Rem. Mag. from Carolina Custom Rifles
Since then, I've taken that rifle on a bunch of successful hunts, for black bears and deer and even mountain goats. Things have gone extremely smoothly. You pull the trigger, it goes bang, the critter falls. Along the way, the rifle has absorbed a few nicks and dings and scratches. But instead of looking at these imperfections and wondering about some bygone person's carelessness, I look at them and remember my own slips and falls. It's almost like the rifle is a diary that's never been written on or even read by anyone but me. We're engaged in a private relationship, which is refreshing. Right now I can't say how long I'll keep this thing. I'll at least hunt with it for the next decade, until my baby boy grows old enough to chase big game. It's already obvious that he's right handed. I can't wait to hand him this lefty's hand-me-down and tell him to get used to it.
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