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FRIDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have discovered seven common DNA variations that increase the risk of a person developing psoriasis, one of which links the skin condition and psoriatic arthritis to other autoimmune disorders.
The findings, published April 4 in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics, may help define some of biological pathways that cause psoriasis and aid in the development of treatments that target these specific avenues.
"Common diseases like psoriasis are incredibly complex at the genetic level," lead investigator Anne Bowcock, a professor of genetics at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, said in a prepared statement. "Our research shows that small but common DNA differences are important in the development of psoriasis. Although each variation makes only a small contribution to the disease, patients usually have a number of different genetic variations that increases their risk of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis."
Psoriasis, in which the body's immune cells mistakenly attack the skin, is characterized by red, scaly patches that can be itchy, painful or both. The autoimmune disease affects an estimated 7 million Americans. Up to 30 percent of sufferers may also develop psoriatic arthritis, an often excruciatingly painful and debilitating condition.
For the study, the researchers looked at common variations in the DNA genome called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). About 10 million SNPs affect the genome to make each individual unique. Some SNPs also affects a person's predisposition to disease or good health.
The investigators scanned more than 300,000 SNPs in the genomes of 223 psoriasis patients, including 91 who had psoriatic arthritis, and compared them to those found in 519 healthy control patients.
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This Week 4 NFC East game felt like a must-win for both teams. The Giants played like it, dominating in a 45-14 win. The Redskins looked overmatched.
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Let it never be said that Tom Taylor doesn't know how to keep his audience in the dark. After two breather issues in a row which opened a plethora of questions, Injustice: Gods Among Us #15 presents us with the promise of something huge, while still holding us in suspense. Despite a lack of answers, Taylor drops a lot of information into our laps in relatively short order.
The issue begins right where we left off, with Robin boldly declaring that he is trying to bring the evil doers of the world to heel with Superman and Wonder Woman, as opposed to Batman protecting them. Rather than focusing on the conflict between father and son, the issue soon turns into an ensemble piece of sorts. Batman and Nightwing stand on one side, while Superman, Wonder Woman, Robin and Cyborg stand on the other. Green Arrow and Harley Quinn soon rear their heads, and Flash's presence is heavily implied.
The most important part of the issue, though, is finally seeing the villains reaction to current events. As Batman tells Superman he has no business being in Arkham, Zsasz begs to disagree, saying that Superman's hands are plenty dirty after murdering the Joker. Moments after this, Wonder Woman begins systematically unlocking doors, after which villains disappear in a moment.
Batman theorizes the only man who could move people that quickly is Flash, though he's never expressly shown. This does, however, create a moment of pause in the story. After Flash's stand alone issue, it seemed pretty clear that he was opposed to what Superman and Wonder Woman were doing. I find it highly dubious that he would then be assisting in transferring criminals to Superman's secretive enclosure. From the game's story I know the outcome of this, but I'm not pleased about it.
Speaking of Batman's style, Taylor reminds us that Batman's not exactly the shining angel of truth. As Cyborg continues to open cells, Batman warns him to stop. After he fails to comply, Batman uploads a virus to Cyborg's system, causing him great pain and immobilizing him. It's then revealed that Batman uploaded the virus to his system moments after he first met the fellow superhero.
It's this type of cold, calculating contingency plan that we expect from the masked vigilante, and it reinforces the rather odd notion that the Dark Knight is playing the greater good, moral character.
Green Arrow and Harley Quinn finally enter stage right, answering the question of what they've been up to. Previously, I had surmised that Green Arrow was already working at Batman's behest by kidnapping Harley, but this issue cements that Green Arrow has not yet committed to a side. However, his comment that Superman is no longer a murderer but merely a "benevolent dictator" does seem telling that he'll soon be on the Bat's side.
Yet again, Harley Quinn steals the show in more ways than one. With Harley's return, Taylor has thrown a great deal of humor into the issue. From Croc commenting that Batman's virus trick was "pretty evil," to Calendar Man lamenting no one remembers him, it's a nice touch of gallows humor that accompanies Harley's chaotic streak.
Yet again, the issue ends on a foreboding note with another heavy hitter revealed. By now you can probably guess who Harley Quinn releases with the intent of vengeance for her Mister J, so I won't totally ruin the surprise. She releases the entirety of Arkham upon our heroes' heads, and while it ends with a cliffhanger (more on that in a moment), the giant war of villains versus heroes versus heroes hints that next issue we may see a clearer indication of the alliances in this war. With the game on shelves, I can't imagine we'll dance around it much longer.
As for the cliffhanger, remember last week how Batman is seen lamenting the death of Damian? This issue we see what may be the realization of that horror, though again, whether it's actual physical death or merely a metaphor remains unseen. The issue is better than last week's, though at this point, I'm anxious to have some of our questions answered.
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 180,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Comfort, visability, reliability"
Cons: "Needs a few more miles per gallon..."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"One set of brakes, regular fluid changes, never left me stranded in 180000 miles. It would be insane not to purchase another one. You never see tacomas being towed home."
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By Puhakut on Wednesday, June 24, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 17,600overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Runs great, reliable, great entertainment system"
Cons: "Gas mileage"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"A really good truck, love the looks and the interior layout. Plenty of little places to stash things. A comfortable ride, especially as speed increases. Miss a sun/moon roof, tho. The biggest drawback is the gas mileage. For a 2WD 6-cylinder, it only gets 15-16 around town, and best I've ever gotten (on the highway) was 20.6 mpg and that was once. The sticker says 17-21, but only rarely hit 17 (usually driving mostly highway), and never gotten 21 or better. I absolutely love the truck except for the gas mileage."
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By Ed on Monday, June 15, 2015
I owned and sold this car
Reason: Comfort and mileage
Pros: "Looks, price, resale value"
Cons: "Comfort, gas mileage, road noise, needs updating"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7
"Purchased my Tacoma in Spring of '12 (2012 PreRunner TRD fully loaded). Had wanted one for years and finally decided that I didn't need a full size pickup anymore. Have always loved the looks but it can beat you up on long trips. As a guy in my mid fifties, I didn't realize how much I would miss the comfort of a full size truck. The gas mileage on my Tacoma 2wd was only about a mile or two per gallon better than the '07 F150 I traded for it. The Tacoma had good power, some nice features, a good sales price and is without doubt the coolest looking truck out there, but after 3 1/2 years behind the wheel, I need to go back to a full size. Most full size brands now have cylinder deactivation to help with mileage. As trick looking as the Tacoma was, it just needs a little more updating and smoothness for this old guy..."
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By piratefankmc on Wednesday, June 03, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"After 3 cars and an SUV, I realized how much I missed driving a truck. After comparing the GMC/Chevrolet offering, (I work for a store that has a GMC Franchise)and realizing how the incentives didn't come close to what Toyota was offering, not to mention the reliability, I decided on the Tacoma PreRunner V6 with the TRD Off Road Package. This is my first Toyota product, and I could not have been more pleased with the truck. The ride is smooth, considering it is a truck. The other reviewers who chastise the wind noise and the ride need to realize: IT IS A TRUCK YOU BOUGHT! If you wanted a Lexus, then you should have bought it instead! I also like the layout of everything, not to mention the simplicity of the interior. The Entune system works well and is easy to use. It will even display and read my iPhone texts, which few vehicles will. The seats are comfortable, even on longer trips (I've taken it on 3-4 trips of 2+ hours). Storage abounds in the inside and out, especially behind and below the rear seats. Speaking of the rear seats, I have more passenger room in the backseat than in my previous vehicle, a Mazda 3 hatchback. I opted for the 5' bed, which I don't use it very often, but it is big enough for when I do. The backup camera is a great thing to have, especially when hooking up to a trailer, and the scope of it allows you to see pretty well when backing up around another vehicle. I love the rugged looks of the TRD Off Road package, which is why I opted for it, but having the Limited Slip Differential will come in handy, which is another reason why I opted for the PreRunner. We get some snow here, but not enough to warrant the cost and insurance for the 4WD. I look forward to many good years and memories with this truck."
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By Bob on Monday, June 01, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 13,000overall rating 7 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"Liked my 07 better. This ride is not as smooth. Squeaks once in a while inside. Mileage is no better.(19 average) Tows good for my 1500lb. boat. Average vehicle at best. At trade in time, I will not be back to Toyota."
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By tcoma guy on Friday, May 29, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 126,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "reliability. short turn radius in woods offroading"
Cons: "tire pressure monitor system failed"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"tire pressure monitor system failed right after warranty ended. Has been repaired with inch of electricians tape over warning light. Otherwise this is an incredible vehicle. Goes anywhere. Now looking for a Tacoma with automatic trans as I am buying a boat/trailer and I am getting old. Still, love the feeling of control a stick shifter gives. As long as I have a pickup it will be a Tacoma."
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We take an in-depth look at the state of the Panthers and Bucs ahead of Thursday Nights Showdown
Perhaps we should refer to Thursday Night's Showdown in Tampa as the Hot Seat Bowl.
By Jesse Beller
Last Updated: 24/10/13 12:36pm
Both the Panthers (Rivera) and Bucs (Schiano) entered the 2013 season as favourites to make the leap from mediocrity (or worse) to the play-offs as multiple teams do every year in the NFL. Both featured young, highly talented quarterbacks in Cam Newton and Josh Freeman (though Newton was clearly the better of the two), and both featured what looked like extremely talented defenses.
Seven weeks in, things don't look so good.
No Quarterback: No Wins
Tampa Bay is 0-6, Josh Freeman is the starting quarterback in Minnesota, and Schiano is almost guaranteed to be fired before next season (he would have been already but by switching to rookie Mike Glennon1 at quarterback he bought himself a few weeks).
The Bucs with Freeman were not a bad team - their 0-4 start obscures the fact that the team was three plays from 3-1 and weeks of glowing stories about building success - but that was mostly thanks to their stellar defense which gave up only 17.5 points per game in that stretch.2
The Bucs had the league's best run defense in 2012 and added Mark Barron, Johnthan Banks, Dashon Goldson, and Darrelle Revis - sole owner of Revis Island and one of the top three cover corners in football - to a core of Lavonte David and stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, supposedly bolstering their porous secondary. The Bucs defense has largely held up its side of the bargain - ninth in defensive DVOA, 13th in yards allowed per game - but it has not been enough to cover for an appalling offense.
The Bucs were built to win in 2013, hoping that the combination of Doug Martin and Vincent Jackson would help bring back the Josh Freeman of 2010, who at age 22 put up superstar numbers to the tune of 61.4 completion percentage, 7.3 yards per attempt, and a 25:6 touchdown ratio. Considering he is now plying his trade in Minnesota, it is pretty obvious that plan did not go so well.
Glennon has come in and been terrible3, and Schiano's seat is a raging wildfire.
Do not Blame Cam, Blame Hurney
The Buccaneers' opponent in the Hot Seat Bowl are the Carolina Panthers, NFC South rivals and fellow under-performers. At 3-3 life for head coach Ron Rivera is okay. He should have been fired last year, when his incredible inability to properly manage end of game scenarios lost his team multiple games. He has done better in those situations this year, but he already blew the week two game against the Bills, and at a staggering 2-14 record in games decided by less than a touchdown, he should still be fired.
They have only played six games, but the Panthers have already lost two they should not have (to the Bills and Cardinals), and will struggle to make up for those pretty much inexcusable losses as they chase the last NFC Wild Card spot.4
Only two weeks ago, fans were beginning to clamor for former Rookie of the Year and Heisman winner Cam Newton to be benched, following a poor performance in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. A two game winning streak has all but silenced that talk, but the basic problems that plagued the Panthers still exist.
Thanks to former general manager Marty Hurney, the Panthers essentially are stuck in salary-cap hell. Hurney was an aggressive (see bad)5 drafter, but his true awfulness stemmed from the massive contracts he handed out to secure the core of a 2-14 Panthers team. Hurney gave $50 million ($25 million guaranteed) to linebacker Jon Beason, $36.5 million ($7 million) to linebacker Thomas Davis, $76 million ($32 million) to defensive end Charles Johnson, $12 million to kicker Olindo Mare, and best of all, $43 million ($21 million) to running back DeAngelo Williams.6 Each of those players had either had serious injury issues or simply never performed - none of them would have even come close to approaching the deals Hurney gave them on the open market.
As a result, Newton finds himself throwing to the likes of Legedu Naanee, Louis Murphy, and Ted Ginn. Even his supposed star receivers - Steve Smith and tight end Greg Olsen - are poor, with both asked to do far too much.
Newton has not changed much as a player since his breakout rookie year: his completion percentage is up to 63.5% and his yards per attempt sits at 7.83, good for eighth in the NFL, but he started at about 60% and 7.9 respectively. Newton was fantastic his rookie year so even a small improvement makes it pretty clear that he is not the problem.
The Panthers have the NFL's second best scoring defense (13.8), and best by total yardage (1813), yet they sit 3-3. Why? Well, when they win, they blow teams out, skewing their numbers. The Panthers are an excellent bad team: they crush bad teams and lose close games to good or okay teams. To take the leap to a good team, the offense must step up - and not just Newton.
What Happens on Thursday
On its surface this should be an easy win for the Panthers. Luke Kuechly and the defense should harass Mike Glennon, Cam Newton should have little trouble putting up 20 plus points thanks to excellent field position and his unique talents. However, the Buccaneers could make this interesting - Gerald McCoy and the defensive line should hold strong against the Panthers running game, Lavonte David could shut down Greg Olsen, and if they ever realized that Darrelle Revis is the league's best cover corner and thus should play straight man to man, not zone, they could eliminate Smith.7
Regardless, the Bucs just lost star back Doug Martin to a torn labrum, Mike Glennon should still be holding a clipboard on the sideline, the team cannot stop committing penalties (third most penalized in NFL), and the combination of Schiano and defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan are enough to ruin any team. The Panthers should win with ease.
The Pick: Panthers -6.5
1. Freeman had played poorly and there was clearly a rift with Schiano, but Glennon was considered raw and unprepared coming out of college so this move screamed of desperation and has unsurprisingly come out terribly.↩
2. The Buc's offense on the other hand? 44 points in those four games. Freeman can't exactly complain that he didn't deserve to be benched.↩
3. Though better than Freeman, which should give some indication into how bad Freeman has been.↩
4. The race got a whole lot more open when Jay Cutler went down, but still it is hard to see the Panthers getting to the 10-6 record they will probably need to beat out the Lions.↩
5. Hurney traded the Panthers 2010 first round pick - which became Pro-Bowler Mike Iupati - to the 49ers for the chance to take Everette Brown (who lasted all of two years in the NFL) with the 43rd pick of the second round in 2009.↩
6. Williams' deal, which guaranteed him $21 million is amazing considering they gave backfield partner Jonathan Stewart $37 million the next year. It is almost impressive how bad Hurney was at evaluating player contract worth.↩
7. The Bucs got burned last week by an Atlanta passing attack missing Julio Jones and Roddy White. Instead of covering the Falcons' number one receiver Harry Douglas (7 catches/149 yards), Revis was given the task of playing zone and covering Drew Davis...↩


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My mini-ADVtour rig -
In 30+ yrs. of riding, I've toured on a number of bigger bikes - IMO, there are many advantages to touring on a small displacement motorcycle (simplicity, weight, cost, efficiency, etc...)... one of the more important ones being their conservative power more-or-less "limits" the rider to sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying the surroundings. For me, it's all about getting lost on backroads... the less-traveled/more remote, the better.
Set up camp, unload the bike, and spend a few days exploring the local trails/roads in the area. Dirt cheap adventuring - can't beat it!!
Although the general ergonomics of a small-ish DS can be pretty close to ideal in terms of long-range comfort, the seats themselves often leave something to be desired (narrow, stiff, poorly shaped, etc...). After playing around with a half-dozen or so types of foam for my KLR's seat (including Seargent's Super-Cell Atomic foam), I settled on multiple layers of 6 lb. Lowe's 1/2" carpet padding (small bluish-greenish-yellow urethane foam chunks, glued together). Feels very firm at first (just like a Corbin), but magically conforms to my boney arse within a few minutes... and is all-day comfy. Superior comfort to the others I tried, and widely available/cheap.
FWIW, I spend the majority of the time on the KLR250 @ 50-55 mph (a comfortable engine speed for extended periods w/16t c-shaft sprocket) - and the little burro's counterbalanced engine is remarkably smooth... vibration is not an issue, whatsoever. 70+ mpg, fully loaded.
I've only had the chance to do a handful of 3-4 day weekends (500-700 mi. per) so far - but if I had the $$ and time, I wouldn't hesitate to hop on it tomorrow and cross the country. (Arrgh... If only!!)
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This has been a most difficult time for so many Iowans. Thousands of folks have been affected. Our friends, neighbors, 4-H families, county extension council members and many others have had their homes and businesses badly damaged or destroyed.
Extension staff live in these communities, raise their families in these communities and are leaders in these communities. We all are very proud of the men and women of ISU Extension, who have been involved directly and continue to be involved in the disaster recovery effort. In many cases, their untiring and selfless efforts have been nothing short of heroic. Our field specialists, county directors and county staff, especially, are to be congratulated for their dedicated efforts in the face of this overwhelming catastrophe. On campus our ISU Extension center directors, state specialists and communications staff have been extremely helpful in getting out information important to those whose lives and livelihoods have been so severely affected.
But the real heroes are the people who have been impacted by these disasters, who, with their inimitable Iowa spirit, will cope and re-build their lives. ISU Extension will be there if needed. The Governor's Office has stated that "in terms of FEMA-eligible damage, the Iowa flooding and tornados will likely rank in the top five disasters in U.S. history."
A big THANK YOU to all of our Extension staff who have been involved in disaster recovery. An entire state is grateful for your efforts!
With recent flooding in Iowa, 86 counties have been declared state disaster areas and 78 of those counties have been declared presidential disaster areas. As Iowans clean up the mess and deal with the aftermath, Iowa State University Extension is providing information and assistance to help with recovery efforts. Please check Extension's Disaster Recovery Web site for information ranging from household cleanup to agricultural issues and business and financial concerns. Extension's Answer Line, (800) 262-3804, is available to answer Iowans' calls about food safety, household cleanup and other home and family topics. Extension's Iowa Concern hotline, (800) 447-1985, has counselors available to help those experiencing emotional and financial stress because of flooding. Or, contact your ISU Extension county office.
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Twenty-four people came to Ames in June from across Iowa as well as from Wisconsin, Tennessee and even a U.S. air force base in Germany. They included mental health workers, a foster parent, a police officer and others who work in prevention programs to help youth survive and thrive. They came for one thing — to learn to facilitate ISU Extension's Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth Ages 10-14 (SFP 10-14).
SFP 10-14 is a parent, youth and family skills-building curriculum designed to strengthen parenting skills, improve family bonding and communication and prevent adolescent substance abuse, said Cathy Hockaday, ISU Extension's SFP 10-14 state specialist. The program includes sessions for parents, youth and families using realistic videos, role-playing, discussions, learning games and family projects.
A unique feature of the program is that parents and youth participate together, Hockaday said. SFP 10-14 was designed for and is used with ethnically diverse families in rural and urban settings. The program has been scientifically evaluated and shown to be effective. It also has been recognized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Kim Combes trains foster and adoptive parents. These parents often face challenging behavioral issues with their foster and adopted children, he said. He is interested in SFP 10-14 because it works with parents and youth separately, yet also brings them together.
Joann Gansen will facilitate SFP 10-14 in Jackson County. She said she is impressed with the research that backs up the program and the documentation that it works.
"I think this will be a great program to bring to our community," said Kari Merski, a community readiness consultant. She plans to use SFP 10-14 with military families at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. She thinks the program will help military families deal with the issues they face when a parent deploys.
"We have 14 trainings confirmed or pending nationwide for the next three months," Hockaday said. SFP 10-14 will continue to spread and help youth survive and thrive.
At first glance Buena Vista County and Waterloo may seem too different to compare, but they bring similar challenges to the Iowa Sustainable Communities Project. One year into the five-year project, this ISU Extension effort received a federal review from the National Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Program. According to the reviewer, the project is making communities more stable by building family strengths.
This spring Mary Marczak, CYFAR liaison with the Center for 4-H and Community Youth Development at University of Minnesota, toured project sites in the Newell-Fonda and Alta school districts, Storm Lake and Waterloo. The project's five sites in Buena Vista County are mainly rural, while Waterloo is urban. All have high poverty rates.
The project sites exemplify the changing demographics of Iowa, Marczak said. For example, Storm Lake is nearly 60 percent minority, including Latino, Sudanese and Lao populations.
"Waterloo on the other hand, has the largest African American population in the state, 14 percent," she said.
The Iowa Sustainable Communities Project uses ISU Extension's Strengthening Families Program 10-14. Marczak sees this as a strong point, because the project implements the evidence-based program consistently across the sites. "It did not matter who I talked to, everyone … voiced their approval of using a 'proven' program," Marczak said.
The partnering organizations "are right on target" in terms of their ability to facilitate family education efforts in their communities, Marczak said. "Whether the partnership is formal or informal, all sectors of the community are involved in supporting the project. ... Directors of key organizations sit on project committees, elected officials are kept informed and are highly supportive, local businesses contribute family meals and door prizes, and school districts continue to be critical partners by offering space, human resources and time during the school day."
The Iowa Sustainable Communities Project is one example of ISU Extension's efforts to meet the needs of Iowans as the state gains new immigrant populations and becomes more urban. Currently, 41 percent of the Iowa's residents live in urban areas.
"These opportunities complement the vision of CYFAR in terms of moving Extension resources into new communities," Marczak said.
Extension's Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) met in June for an immersion in agri "culture." They waded into ISU Extension's programs in agri-tourism, local food systems, barn quilts, Elderhostel and Iowa's burgeoning wine industry as they met with ISU Extension staff and administrators. The CAC's 39 members are a key and consistent link between ISU Extension administration and Iowa citizens. Thirteen new members were introduced at the June meeting.
The new members' terms expire in 2011: Jose Amaya, West Des Moines; Dean Borg, Mount Vernon; Willard Boyd, Iowa City; Sarah Huddleston, Storm Lake; Shea Kruger, Grafton; Deb Krull, Mason City; Carlos Rios, Des Moines; Gary Smith, Emerson; Mallory Smith, West Liberty; David Suarez Moreno, Mount Pleasant; Mary Weaver, Rippey; LaMetta Wynn, Clinton; and John Ziegenbusch, Ames.
"The CAC members are appointed by the Vice President for ISU Extension and Outreach," said Mark Settle, director of ISU Extension Communications and External Relations. "The council meets twice a year and shares their perspectives and perceptions of ISU Extension. We've found their views of significant value."
For the complete list of CAC members, see the Vice President for Extension and Outreach Web site.
The Iowa Association of County Extension Councils (IACEC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008. Ten years ago and continuing today, statewide communication is the focus of this organization that links and represents ISU Extension county councils throughout the state.
"We hoped to open up communication among counties and work together to share ideas and resources," said Neil Lansing, initial committee member and current Fayette County extension council member. "The partnership of IACEC and administration has been a key aspect leading to open communication and cooperation."
"It gave councils a voice," said John Bossard, initial board member and current Greene County extension council member. "It is important that the vision of the group be in line with the current needs of councils."
The Iowa AmeriCorps State of Promise Program needs you — to volunteer, says Judy McCarthy, ISU Extension's director for the program. McCarthy is seeking volunteers to become Promise Fellows and serve their community through local schools and nonprofit organizations.
"The program encourages people to be involved and helps them accomplish things for their communities," McCarthy said. "Promise Fellows help solve problems, bring communities together and set an example of caring and community spirit that America needs."
The Iowa AmeriCorps State of Promise Program is hosted by ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development in collaboration with Iowa's Promise and the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. Promise Fellows serve with youth development programs in communities across the state. Membership is open to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents age 17 and older.
McCarthy is looking for volunteers to serve in school- and community-based sites and work with youth development programs for elementary, middle and high school students. "Our volunteers have been tutors and mentors. They've organized service-learning projects and developed enrichment activities such as career shadowing, environmental awareness and drug prevention."
Promise Fellows can serve on a full or part time basis. Full time members receive a modest living allowance, and all members receive an education award of up to $4,725, which can be used for higher education tuition or loan repayment after completing a full term of service.
In May the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service voted to award an additional $343,389 grant to the Iowa AmeriCorps State of Promise Program. The 2008-2009 program runs from Sept. 1, 2008, through Aug. 31, 2009. To learn more, contact Judy McCarthy at (515) 294-1611 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
An increasing number of consumers want to eat locally grown food and are willing to pay extra for produce, meat and dairy products that are safe, fresh and flavorful. This trend creates business opportunities for small producers to sell their products to restaurants, at farmers' markets and through community-supported agricultural enterprises. That's why ISU Extension helped organize a Dallas County group known as Growing Food and Profit.
Growing their own businesses while supporting other producers is the approach these Dallas County producers are using to improve local food options. The team of 20 meets monthly from September to May to share ideas and expertise; sometimes they even trade equipment. Every June, they tour a member's farm or a local agricultural enterprise. ISU Extension organizes the group in collaboration with the Iowa Network for Community Agriculture and the Dallas County Farm Service Agency. Other partners have included National Rural Catholic Life.
Members produce and sell everything from fruits and vegetables to herbs, honey, flowers, broiler chickens, eggs, milk and meat. Cleve Pulley sells organic fruits and vegetables grown on his land near Redfield to area restaurants. "There is no way to put a dollar value on what I have learned as a member of Growing Food and Profit ... the sky is the limit for what I can do with my business," Pulley said.
"All you have to do is ask and someone can answer your questions about production, distribution or marketing," added Ralph Lane, Prole, who with his wife, Karen, sells vegetables, pies and soy candles at farmers' markets. "Through this group we've learned ways to improve our products and how to build relationships with our customers. We're growing every year."
Research shows that safe and healthy locally grown food benefits families, communities and the economy. According to ISU's Leopold Center, if Iowans ate the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables every day and bought them all locally while in season (three months of the year), an extra $300 million and more than 4,000 jobs would be added to the Iowa economy. For more information, contact Linda Nelson, ISU Extension education director for Dallas County, firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you use air-conditioning, set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be. Don't set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn it on. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and unnecessary expense. If you're shopping for an air conditioner, look for the Energy Star and EnergyGuide labels. Remember that insulation and sealing air leaks will improve energy performance and comfort in summer by keeping cool air inside. Check out Air Conditioners for more tips.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The mother of a 14-year-old girl who had cerebral palsy and weighed 28 pounds when she died last year was sentenced today to nine years in prison.
Angela Norman was sentenced in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court in Dayton, county prosecutor's spokesman Greg Flannagan said. Norman, a Dayton resident, pleaded guilty last month to a first-degree felony count of involuntary manslaughter and to single misdemeanor and felony counts of endangering children.
Authorities say Norman's daughter, Makayla, had numerous bed sores and showed other signs of neglect when she died March 1, 2011. The girl died from nutritional and medical neglect complicated by her chronic condition and was the "worst malnourished child this office has ever seen," the coroner's office director, Ken Betz, said.
This woman is the worst of the worst! Will someone please explain to me why she got only 9 years for the death of this poor child? This little girl had no way of protecting herself from the horrific treatment she received at her mother's hands. To leave her in one position so long that she got bed sores is torture, pure and simple. And to allow a 14 year old child to be starved down to 28 pounds is beyond my comprehension! Starvation is very painful. Her health condition alone was heartbreaking. What is happening to our judicial system that would allow this to happen and the perpetrator be given only 9 years for the crime? I just don't understand.


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The Hydrogen Molecular Ion in an Intense Elliptically Polarized Laser Pulse
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We investigate how the simplest molecular ion, Dihydrogen (H2 +), reacts when exposed to an intense ultrashort laser pulse. We use a computer code written in parallel FORTRAN, which is run on a Drake-owned cluster. The program uses a finite-element method to numerically solve the Schrödinger equation for the ion's electron. We determine the ground-state energy via imaginary time propagation. After generating the initial wave function of the electron, we consider the effect of a strong laser pulse striking the system. Specifically, we investigate the survival probability of the initial state as a function of the laser intensity and the electric polarization vector. We will show snapshots of the probability density for finding the electron in space at various times in the pulse.
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Biomaterial suppliers need to take measures to minimize liability exposure during the design and production of medical devices, legal expert Rick Stearns told the audience at the Plastics in Medical Devices 2012 conference in Westlake. Stearns, a partner at Washington-based law firm Keller and Heckman LLP addressed liability issues, as well as Food and Drug Administration regulations and risk management during the conference. Despite a suppliers desire to take a hands-on approach in the design and production of a product, Stearns cautioned that becoming too involved those processes increases a firms exposure to risk. "The more you as a supplier become involved in the designing of the finished device, the weaker your argument that youre just supplying the material," he said. Stearns urged suppliers to develop supply agreements that clearly outline responsibility. "Leave no questions in the contract," he said. The conference, hosted by Plastics News, was held June 12-13.
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Following another game in which the New England Patriots nearly squandered a lead in the fourth quarter, Tom Brady finds himself wondering if the expectations among Patriots fans may be too high. Considering they entered the season with one of the easier schedules in the league, it is surprising that the Patriots needed a win over the Jets to crawl over .500. When asked about his team's inability to close out games during an interview with WEEI on Monday, Brady gave the following response. "I wish it were that easy," the three-time Super Bowl champion said. "And maybe there were times when it has looked that easy. But I think you appreciate it when it does work. And you realize the preparation that you put into it, that it pays off. Maybe we've just spoiled some people in the meantime. Because it's hard to win, man. It's really hard to win." Brady makes a valid point. A win is a win, especially in the NFL. Any Andrew Luck can beat any Aaron Rodgers on any Sunday. However, the expectations in New England coming off another disappointing Super Bowl loss are obviously higher than your average place. The Patriots rarely ever lose at home, so their fans have come to expect easy wins. Is that spoiled or simply knowing your team's potential? It would be one thing if the Patriots were just an average team, but they've lost three games by a total of four points. They led in the fourth quarter of all three games. You could make the argument that New England outplayed its opponents for three-plus quarters in each of its three losses. The blown leads demonstrate a lack of toughness and are the biggest source of fan frustration. Perhaps the fans and media are spoiled by the Patriots' success over the past decade, but that doesn't excuse their inability to close out their opponents. Photo credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE
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When a Tea Party supporter asked John McCain for an apology over his Hobbit comments, he might not have given her what she asked for.
When a Tea Party supporter asked John McCain for an apology over his Hobbit comments, he might not have given her what she asked for.
Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Especially when a Democrat Congressmen shares with the American public exactly why the Democrats are so frustrated with the Tea Party.
Vice President Biden reportedly compared Tea Partiers to terrorists in a private meeting with Democrats. While many other Democrats and media outlets like polico and the New York Times are using the the "Tea Party Terrorist" line, no one expressed the real feeling of liberal Democrats better than Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA).
"We have negotiated with terrorists," an angry Doyle said in reference to the Tea Party Republicans according to sources. "This small group of terrorists have made it impossible to spend any money."
For more than 50 years, Congress has been on a spend-fest. F.D.R. started the country on the road to ruin and the velocity has increased drastically during the most-recent Democrat Congress.
The Tea Parties are looking to reverse the trend in an effort to bring the nation back to living within its means. They were elected with the charge of going to Washington and actually changing how Congress behaves. It appears that they've done it.
As the saying goes, if you're not taking any flack, you aren't over the target – the Tea Party freshmen are clearly over the target – the big spenders in Congress. Those tax-and-spend members of the House and Senate are detecting the end of an era and are lashing out at the Tea Partiers – both Democrats and Republicans are lashing out.
A few weeks ago, John McCain called them "Tea Party Hobbits". Nancy Pelosi referred to them as "the dark side" in her pre-vote debate remarks and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Shultz (D-FL) called them extremists in her few minutes of fame on the House floor.
The Tea Parties are a purely fiscally-Conservative set of groups that focus on the size of government and how it spends tax money – your tax money.
If American voters are as frustrated with how Congress conducts its business as polls indicate – If the electorate is tired of not being able to trust Congress to do what it says, isn't this little independent, grass roots movement the answer? Maybe a little extremism is exactly the medicine Washington D.C. needed.
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The war of 2012 (elections) is heating up already, and it is sure to be a long hot summer in American politics. The New Democratic Attack Machine is ramping up it's misinformation messaging platform today like never before seen in American politics. From everything coming out of the Liberal media to the newest Internet propaganda czar being paid by your tax dollars to spread misinformation, this latest version of the Democratic Attack Machine is actually anything but "new". As a matter of fact it is the same old tired retread of the very same propaganda machines that fake democrats have used for decades, but it is just that they do not want you to recognize it for what it actually is. While the Liberal Democrats attempt to infect America with the cancerous Socialism that has crushed economies across the globe, one must remember that the original Communistic oppressors used Socialist propaganda decades ago to collapse economies worldwide. The American Constitution has protected against this cancer for over 200 years, yet today the infection is so widespread throughout our government and media that we are now facing financial insolvency under the crushing weight of our massive debt problem, largely thanks to the far left Liberal Democratic Attack Machine.
The Demcratic Attack Machine consists of today's mainstream media, Liberal democrats, and the head rabble-rousing community organizer pictured above, Barack Hussein Obama, all rolled into one Socialistic web of deceit. Back in 2008, The Democratic Attack Machine, led by the Liberal media, installed Obama into the White House simply by bullying the cowardly Senator John McCain into denying him the ability to bring out major negative truths about Obama. Truths such as Obama sitting in a black racist, anti-American church headed by the nasty Rev Wright for twenty years, while the hate-monger screamed G/D America! Truths such as Mr Obama's close ties with weather-ground terrorist and murderer Bill Ayers, whose living room Barack Obama announced his run for the U.S. Senate from during an Ayers sponsored fundraiser. Truths such as when the Republican party of North Carolina ran an ad exposing these important issues about Mr. Obama, Mr. (afraid of the media bullies) McCain announced that they would not run those types of campaign ads and demanded they pull them! This cowardice and progressive-like truth denial by McCain led many voters to accepting the flat out lies by the media propagandists that all of this information was somehow just a smear campaign by the then non-existent Republican attack machine. That led Americans to elect the far, far, left radical ideologue of one Barack Hussein Obama to the most powerful position in the world, the U.S. presidency. The refusal of John McCain to tell these truths now has the U.S. on the verge of financial insolvency, and one has to wonder just why in the hell the progressive puppet and cowardly John McCain still holds a powerful position in America as a U.S. Senator! Are American votes this stupid and uninformed? Apparently they were, back in 2008, with the help of the brainwashing propaganda coming out of the Liberal controlled media arm of the Democratic Party.
Americans may have been slow to see through the Democratic Attack Machine's propaganda and pre-planned infection of America by installing far left liberal Barack Obama into the White House, but they did wise up in 2010, after they could not deny the fact that the media was a major factor in helping Liberal Democrats cram the unwanted Socialistic Obama-Care down the throats of Americans through legislative trickery and the flat out ignoring of our Constitution and Congressional rules. Again there was no Republican attack machine present to expose the treasonous government takeover of our health care system, and instead Americans from across the spectrum had to take to grass roots groups and the Internet to expose Obama-care for what it truly is: Socialistic wealth redistribution, stealing 500 billion dollars from Seniors medicare to pay for non-producing freeloaders and the welfare class, while also counting that same 500 billion twice as an accounting gimmick to fool Americans into thinking this scam would somehow reduce health-care costs, increase health-care coverage for millions of people, and reduce the national debt all at the same time! After all, the media, while working tirelessly from within the Democratic Attack Machine, told Americans 24/7 that Obama-care would do all of the aforementioned lies on a daily basis. The people saw through the Democratic Attack Machine's lies and misinformation, and gave Liberal Democrats the boot from their government in record numbers at local, state and national levels in 2010! Much to the dismay of the establishment GOP, this didn't come as a result of the old guard GOP running effective, truth-telling informative campaigns across America, but in fact, this came as a result of the grass roots Tea Party Americans countering The Democratic Attack Machine's massive mainstream media propaganda at every turn, mainly on the Internet information highways, such as Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
Fast forward to today and we see that The Democratic Attack Machine just stole an election in N.Y. simply by portraying Rep. Paul Ryan's budget proposal as pushing poor old Granny off a cliff in her wheelchair! At least this is the excuse/propaganda that the media and the GOP are promoting recently. The fact remains that the GOP sat on their rear ends, and let the Democratic Attack Machine steal that election without any hint of an effort by the GOP to quickly counter the misinformation, or even an effort to promote a solid conservative up there. To sum it up, they took that election for granted and got burned big time, to hear the long-time N.Y. State GOP political leaders tell it. This is a prime example on how the lack of a Republican attack machine, or at least a decent effort to engage in the election in N.Y. has now given the Democratic Attack Machine a new platform for stealing elections by spreading misinformation and propaganda on a grand scale in 2012. Now the Liberal Democrats are supposed to be the new best friend of all American Seniors, even though they just stole $500 billion dollars of their health care coverage to pass Obama-Care. How ridiculous is that?
Recently, Barack Obama added a new taxpayer funded member to the Democratic Attack Machine's ranks, in the form of a new Internet Propaganda Czar named Jesse Lee, who also happens to be married to another member of the Democratic Attack Machine's propaganda groups, one MoveOn.org. Where in the hell is the GOP House Speaker, Mr. John Boehner on this abuse of taxpayer dollars? Since when does the President of the United States of America have the authority to use taxpayer dollars to fund the Democratic Attack Machine's propaganda campaign? The truth behind Mr. Lee's recent position within our government is not to counter the non-existent Republican attack machine that Liberals and Obama used to scream about, but is in fact, Obama's attempt to counter the truths being exposed about his anti-American agenda on the Internet by Americans across the land. The truth shall set us free from Obama and the Liberals in 2012, no matter how many propagandists The Democratic Attack Machine throws at us.
* This article was partly made possible by Ann Coulter and her book "Guilty", as the very detailed facts behind the Democratic Attack Machine were so well exposed there that it compelled me to write this article. Thank you Ann, for a great expose' on the Liberal media and how they are truly the head of The Democratic Attack Machine. I will also be doing a thorough book review here at CDN on "Guilty" soon, as this is definitely a must read for all concerned Americans as we head into the 2012 election campaign!


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5) Place the second cake layer on top and spread with remaining 1/2 cup ice milk.
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9) Preheat oven to 450° F, just before serving.
10) In medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites with the help of an electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form.
11) Slowly add sugar and continue beating to form stiff peaks.
12) Bring out the loaf from freezer and discard the wrapping.
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Guestrooms of this charming hotel include air conditioning, cable TV, CD players, in-room safes and clock radios as well as bathrooms with hair dryers and kitchenettes with coffee/tea makers.
Promenade Ianelli features a lovely restaurant and offers a complimentary each morning, while business-related amenities include complimentary High-speed Wi-Fi access, a convenient business center and cosy meeting rooms.
Furthermore, this comfortable Belo Horizonte hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a steam room and a fitness centre as well as valet parking, on-site parking (surcharge) and room service.
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DiningSatisfy your appetite at the aparthotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours).
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- Fitness facilities
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- Conference space size (meters) - 118
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- Parents traveling with a child under 18 must present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for foreign visitors) upon check-in. If only one parent or legal guardian is traveling with the child, that parent or legal guardian must also present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Brazilian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
- A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
- Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Valet parking fee: BRL 20 per day
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
How to bookMaking your reservation in Promenade Ianelli is easy and secure. Simply select your dates of stay and click on the "Check Rates" button to submit the form.
After room types and rates are returned to your screen, you will be able to choose the rate you desire by reading the room information in the center of the screen, then clicking on the "Book Now" button on the right side of the screen. After you have selected your desired room type, you will be taken to a "Complete your booking" form. Then you will need to review the "Details of your stay" and fill in the blanks on the "Guest Details" section. Be sure your name and email address are spelled correctly.
After you fill out all of the needed information, press the "Complete reservation" button. To ensure your security, we use a secure commerce server, which encrypts the credit card number and encodes it into a non-usable form.
Area informationDistances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Savassi Square - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Museum of Toys - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Niemeyer Building - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Palacio da Liberdade - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Homem Brasileiro Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Biblioteca Publica Estadual Luiz de Bessa - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Tim UFMG Knowledge Space - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Memorial Minas Gerais Vale - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Liberty Square - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cemig Centre of Popular Art - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Boa Viagem Cathedral - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mining Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Palace of Arts - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Abilio Barreto Historical Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Oi Futuro Museum of Telecommunication - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Belo Horizonte (PLU) - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Belo Horizonte (CNF-Tancredo Neves Intl.) - 34.1 km / 21.2 mi
The preferred airport for Promenade Ianelli is Belo Horizonte (CNF-Tancredo Neves Intl.).


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After the thread discussing getting a buddy to wear gear I started to wonder...
What, for you, is ATG? What are you wearing when fully outfitted with what you call All The Gear?
What might you consider the least amount of gear for you when you may not go ATG? What is absolutely indispensable?
Do you find you may wear some gear mainly for reasons other than safety?
All the gear is having every part of my body get some part of street-specific riding gear reinforcing it. Gloves, jacket, overpants, boots and helmet. Air bag vest for some people, I expect.
Least amount I will ride with is helmet, gloves, and proper shoes. And I don't plan to ever do it in short pants again since I'm getting some proper ventilated hot weather overpants. Those are three parts of the body that medicine is not great at fixing. I can, but don't wish to, live with road rash and resulting scarring on an arm or leg; not so much on my hands, feet or with my skull and the brain within smashed about it all sorts of interesting ways.
Helmet keeps the wind from slamming you in the face. Gloves keep my hands from sunburning (actually managed this in just 4 hours of riding one summer day, haven't ridden without gloves since). Shifting without shoes is uncomfortable at best. Rain/cold weather gear's non-safety purposes are obvious.
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