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DAN 604 • Accelerated First-Year Danish
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Meets MWF 100pm-300pm BUR 234
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Why Learn Danish? Ja, hvorfor ikke? You will be given the opportunity to get to know a new language and culture. Learning Danish will also provide you with the necessary skills to read texts in the other Scandinavian languages. Danish and English are very similar in sentence structure and basic vocabulary: Vil du have en kop kaffe og en kage? For historic reasons, Danish may very well be the closest foreign language to English, seeing as old Anglo-Saxon had its geographical origin in the southern parts of Denmark. In this class, which gives you the opportunity to fulfill your language requirement in two semesters, you will be brought up to a level where you can communicate with a Dane in everyday situations and be able to read short stories, simple newspaper articles, etcetera within the period of a few short months. We will also watch a variety of Danish films to acquaint you with the rhythm of the language and to introduce you to modern Danish culture. The type of classroom environment fostered in this Danish language class will be student-centered rather than teacher-centered. This means that I will not typically stand in front of class giving you a prepared lecture. Instead, I will come to class with a variety of prepared activities designed to give you the opportunity to practice and build skills that will enable you to learn Danish. You will be asked to practice speaking with a partner and in small groups. You will answer questions about things we have read and viewed in class. During listening activities you may be asked to fill in missing dialogue, listen for specific words or phrases, or get the gist of a text. Furthermore, we will spend quite a lot of time on pronunciation (since this constitutes one of the bigger challenges of learning Danish). Learning about life and culture in Denmark is, of course, an integral part of the course, and we will spend most Fridays discussing Danish culture or watching Danish movies so you will become familiar with the rhythm and pronunciation of Danish
Grading Policy
Quizzes 21%
Tests 24%
Essays 9%
Participation/preparation/homework 30%
Oral exam 8% Last exam 8
Lise Bostrup: Aktivt Dansk Kim Andersen and Lise Bostrup: Aktivt Dansk. Grammar and Word List for Beginners The course materials are available at the University Co-op.


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(Photo Credit: GoMocs.com): Emily McLennan earned her first SoCon Golfer of the Month award by virtue of her win at SoCon Championship
SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- One of the worst-kept secrets of the golf season came to fruition Tuesday afternoon. The Southern Conference announced Chattanooga Mocs sophomore Emily McLennan (Queensland, Australia) as the league's Golfer of the Month for April.
McLennan won the award by virtue of two strong performances. One featured career highs, while the other saw her breakthrough for her first collegiate win.
She captured the SoCon Championship with a solid week shooting 222 on a tough Moss Creek Golf Club tract. Her rounds of 73, 74 and 75 produced a wire-to-wire four-stroke win.
That came one week after another step forward in her already impressive two-year career. She tied for eighth at the Web.com Intercollegiate with a career-best 216 (E) total. That came after a stunning first day when she carded 68 and 71 for new low scores for 18 and 36 holes in tourney.
McLennan earned All-SoCon honors in a season where she already set the school record for birdies with 85. Her 74.68 scoring average is the fifth-best currently in the Mocs record books and is the best all-time by a sophomore by more than a stroke per round.
The monthly honor is a first for a Moc in 2013-14. The program claimed four of the seven weekly awards with Jordan Britt (Chattanooga, Tenn.) getting three and McLennan one.
It's the ninth SoCon Golfer of the Month for the program all-time. McLennan joins teammates Britt and Agathe Sauzon (Valence, France) and Emma de Groot (2008-11) who won it a record six times. It is the fifth consecutive year a Chattanooga golfer has claimed the award.
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A friend of mine asked me to print out all of the menus in a particular program (in this case, it was MSN Premium) and write out explanations of what each of them does. I would like to have a program that is capable of printing all of the menus that another program makes available in some kind of outline form, even just plain text, so that I can annotate each one with additional information. I know that I can go through manually and capture the menu pages using something like SnagIt, and add annotations, but that seems like a very manual process to go through for a lot of menus.
As an example, the results for the File menu for MSN might look like this:
• New
- Mail Message - Ctrl+N
- Window - Ctrl+Shift+N
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• Save As...
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• Copy E-mail...
• Print... - Ctrl+P
• Print Preview...
• Send Link by E-mail
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I would want to invoke the program and then point it to a .exe file, or else drop a desktop shortcut onto its desktop shortcut to generate an output - it would ask what the output's filename should be and where it should be stored (maybe with some default?). There might be some options like the format of the output (eg, .txt, RTF, Excel/CSV, etc), but I'd love to start with something basic that will generate this kind of output automatically.
Any ideas about existing programs, or how hard it would be to create such a program?
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Findlay men are taking a stance, in high heels. Men of all ages will sport the shoes during a walk to benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services.
This is the second time Findlay is holding Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, an international men's march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence. The non-profit organization began in 2001 and is held in multiple locations to benefit area rape crisis centers.
"It was kind of an interesting concept … Nothing like seeing a biker guy wearing four inch heels," said Pete Sehnert, mayor of Findlay.
"I didn't expect to even get a couple of blocks," Sehnert said. "Once I got walking it wasn't too bad but I can not understand how ladies can wear those shoes and some of them can even run in them. I gotta give them credit for going through that torture."
Sehnert is an active supporter. He participated in the walked last year and will do so this year. During his 26 years as a police officer, Sehnert has been involved with domestic violence situations.
"I know that it is one of the most serious crimes that we deal with day to day," Sehnert said. "You don't have a murder every day or a bank robbery every day, but domestic violence is one that touches every facet of life. I don't care if you make $8 million a year or $8 thousand a year, domestic violence touches everybody. It's an important issue that needs the support of the community."
Last year the event raised $15,000 for Open Arms, according to Jodi DeVore, communications coordinator at Open Arms.
"We do one fundraiser every year wanted to do something that was fun for the community, get the guys involved and raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence" DeVore said. "We came across Walk a Mile in Her shoes… and just fell in love with the event."
Last year there were 90 registered walkers. DeVore is expecting 200 this year. Participants can register individually or as a team.
Awards will be given out in the following categories: best dressed, best legs, best strut and most likely to break a heel.
"I think everybody had a pretty good time last year, some of the guys had really weird outfits, some of them went all out," Sehnert said. "I just wore the shoes, I was pretty conservative compared to the others."
The adult that raises the most pledge money will receive a 'Flavor of Findlay Basket' filled with gift certificates to hotels, restaurants, and more. The student that raises the most money will win a new bicycle valued at $400.
Four passes to Great Wolf Lodge, four passes for the Miller Boat Line to Put-in-Bay and a $700 stainless steel Whirlpool dishwasher will be raffled off.
There will also be a kid's area run by a local daycare. Activities will include face painting, balloon animals and sand art.
Walk a Mile will be held Saturday April 24 at Riverside Park. The opening ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the mile-long walk at 12:15 p.m.
Participants can register online at www.openarmsfindlay.org or at the event starting at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Students under 16 walk free with an adult.
Adults that bring their own high heels receive $10 off registration. Anyone that raises $200 in pledges will have their registration fees waived.
"It was very interesting to see the wide range of people, we had high school boys and older gentlemen walking. It was a wide range of different professions and people," Sehnert said.


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Over the past several years the Department of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) has experienced wonderful blessings. Our programs and student body are growing. We are experiencing a significant increase in interest for engineering and computing. The engineering program is Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. And the computing program is Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. We have received generous donations for equipment and are creating cutting edge engineering and computing labs. The impact of all your prayers and good wishes have been instrumental in establishing the ECS as a place of choice for engineering and computing education that is Christ-centered, so that every student will receive the best education possible to enable them to change the world. It is rewarding working with these young people and to witness first hand their love and passion for learning. If you know of anyone who would enjoy studying engineering or computing here at Andrews University, please encourage them to contact us and we will be happy to work with them individually. We continue to solicit your prayers as we keep moving our programs to meet the needs of these challenging times. Blessings to all.
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Ahead of tonight's clash at Leicester City, we spoke to Chris Buchtmann about the Youth Cup, the reserves and what it meant to be voted in the top 10 ones to watch in 2009.
Well Chris, it's Youth Cup time again. What does the competition mean to you?
It's a great competition. I have some fond memories from last season. It's very important to the young players in England and gives us all a chance to play in some big stadiums.
You played in the last round at home to Wolves - how different is this Liverpool side to the one that featured in last year's final?
We are a much younger side this year. The team is made up of mainly first and second years, but I think we have a lot of ability. Just look at the last round against Wolves. I think we played a solid 90 minutes and scored two good goals.
What was the highlight of last season's run to the final?
It was definitely the final itself. Getting to play in front of such big crowds at both the Emirates and Anfield was a great experience. We may have been well beaten on both occasions by a very strong Arsenal side, but I still think that if you ask any of the other players, it was their favourite part of last year's run.
You spend your time between Melwood and the Academy now don't you? How does that work?
Yes, I generally train at Melwood and have been playing with the reserves this season. We have a very strong team this year and that's reflected in the league table. The coaches are always talking about ways to benefit both the under-18 team and John McMahon's side - when they need me at the Academy for the Youth Cup or a league game, then I'm happy to come back.
When you have been with the under-18s, how have you found Rodolfo Borrell?
He is a very good coach. He has some interesting ideas and I think he will be a big success with Liverpool in the future.
It's Leicester City in the fourth round tonight. They've enjoyed a great season so far but what do you know about them?
They are a very big, physical side. I think they put four past both Arsenal and Tottenham so that gives you an idea of how strong they are. We know we face a tough task.
They beat us 3-0 at home earlier this season - how can we turn that around at the Walkers Stadium?
I didn't play in that game, but from what the lads have told me, it was very difficult. I think we have improved since then and we may have a few players involved with a bit more experience. It's another chance to play in a relatively new stadium so we will look forward to it. We are Liverpool so we will always believe we can win.
Given the recent weather, how have preparations for the match gone on the training pitch?
To be honest, they've gone okay. We've done a fair bit of work on the indoor pitches and we are ready for the test.
There are a lot of young players in this Youth Cup team - do you feel an extra sense of responsibility given that you are a bit older and more experienced?
Yes, I suppose I do. I know what the competition is about and will try to help my teammates as much as possible.
For fans who aren't yet familiar with your playing style, what type of player are you?
I play on the left side. I prefer midfield but I've played at left-back quite a bit over the past 12 months and I enjoy that too. I like to get forward and have tried to improve the defensive part of my game. I don't really like talking about my attributes but I suppose one of my major strengths is my crossing.
We've already touched upon your involvement with the reserves. How is life under John McMahon?
It's great. He's an excellent coach and he's really got the best out of us so far this season. I hope we can keep improving and finish the season in style.
You played a starring role for Germany in the under 17 European Championship last year - what was that experience like?
It was incredible. We won the tournament and it was my first major honour in the game. We beat England 4-0 along the way too! I was quite pleased with how I played throughout the competition.
You were named by UEFA as one of the top 10 rising stars to watch in 2009 - how did that make you feel?
It's very nice, but I haven't achieved anything in the game yet. Obviously I'm proud, but I want to make sure I keep working hard and make an impression with the reserves. If I make it into the first-team in the next few years, then that is when I can say I have made an impact.
Finally, what are your aims for the rest of the season?
Hopefully we can do well in the Youth Cup again. On a personal note, I want to keep improving and hope to play regularly for the reserves.
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Chihuly Glass in the Phoenix, AZ Desert Botanical Garden
Chihuly Glass in Phoenix, AZ Gives a Mental Break from Snow and Ice
I've been watching all the snow and ice pile up in the Midwest US. We live near the Canadian border, Washington State where it has been cold but nothing like the Midwest, east coast, etc. We lived in Michigan and Indiana enough to deal with snow and ice. Come any gift giving time and we always hoped our children would give us coupons to shovel snow. It just makes it nicer for them to have the idea and not to have to push them out the door with a shovel until the driveway was cleared.
Tour the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix,AZ Paired with Chihuly Glass
This posting is actually a little tour with great photos of a short trip we made to Phoenix about three weeks ago. We were at a Andrew Wommack conference that also included Creflo Dollar. Such excellent teachers of the bible! While there, we went to the Desert Botanical Garden that was showing Chihuly glass within the gardens. It was 65 degrees daytime and the display of glass with cacti was gorgeous. We went back later that evening with our daughter-in-law to see the lights with the glass. It was much cooler at 43 degrees, but worth the walking with great company.
Stunning Well Placed Chihuly Blown Glass
From the beginning as we walked through the blown glass arches, we were met by surprises around every corner. Then came the finale….it was mind blowing! Stunning huge glass balls suspended in the air as a grouping. I'll let the photos do the rest of the describing.
I can only hope you have a mind break from your snowing surroundings while you read this and see the photos. Here's to sunny days ahead for all of you!
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Law School Admission Test
This standardized test is used to gain entrance into most law schools.
- What is the LSAT and when is it administered?
The Law School Admission Test is a half-day standardized test required for admission into Law School. The Testing Center administers the exam in the fall and spring. See our schedule for the testing dates.
- How much does the LSAT cost?
The LSAT costs $165.00
- How long does the LSAT last, and when is my score report sent back?
The LSAT usually takes four hours and the score report is sent in five weeks.
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Walsh Honored at 36th Annual Victim/Witness-Crimewatch Volunteer Recognition Dinner, October 25
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Walsh University will be honored at the 36th Annual Victim/Witness-Crimewatch Volunteer Recognition Dinner hosted by the Stark County Prosecutor's Office, in association The Victims' Rights Coalition on Tuesday, October 25. Walsh has been nominated and selected by coalition members to receive the Special Appreciation Award for Community and Campus-Wide Volunteer Efforts on Behalf of Crime Victims and Crime Prevention Programming.
This event is being held to recognize those individuals who have given unselfishly of their time throughout the year to assist crime victims and to coordinate crime prevention programs in our country.
Members of the Stark County Victims' Rights Coalition are:
Alliance Area Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
Alliance Area Rape Crisis & Sexual Assault Program
Alliance for Children and Families, Inc.
American Red Cross Rape Crisis Services
Canton/Massillon Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
The Child and Adolescent Service Center
The Children's Network of Stark County
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
The Stark County Department of Job and Family Services
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BC Hydro has purchased two 575-ton turbine hall cranes and one 30-ton construction crane from Konecranes America for its Mica hydropower station.
The Mica hydro station is located on the Columbia River about 135 km north of the city of Revelstoke. Mica currently operates with four generating units contained in an underground powerhouse that deliver a total output of 1,805 MW. The station was designed to hold six generating units, but only four were installed when the facility was constructed in 1977. The $700 to $800 million Mica Units 5 and 6 project will install the two remaining generating units, and add another 1,000 MW of power generation capacity.
The two new turbine hall cranes, designed to work in tandem to provide synchronized lifts up to 1,150 tons, will be the largest ever delivered by Konecranes in North America.
The massive double-girder cranes are cab-operated with radio backup, spanning 76 feet over the turbine hall on an 800-foot existing runway. Inverter-driven and AC powered, the cranes feature a PLC-based control system that monitors a load restriction path and the control synchronization system. The cranes will operate inside an underground chamber as the entire Mica facility is carved into a mountain. Access is via a 400-foot tunnel that gives trucks and personnel entry into the turbine hall.
According to Joseph Botros, Konecranes regional sales manager, a unique feature of this project is the challenge presented by installing the cranes – a challenge where Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services' proprietary technology developed for installations in the nuclear industry gave them a substantial edge in winning the order.
"Normal installation inside the underground facility using mobile cranes would be problematic –they wouldn't fit in the limited headroom without removing ceiling supports," said Botros. "Working with Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services we were able to utilize a brand-new technology they developed, and patented, in 2010 to make this challenging installation inside the cavern without removing ceiling supports or, most importantly, disrupting power generation."
Originally designed to complete complex installations at nuclear facilities, the patent pending Jacking Tower is delivered by tractor-trailers and assembled inside the cavern to the required height. The Jacking Tower rests on a base that allows for even load distribution, which is one large advantage over mobile cranes, whose tires have a very small footprint. Another advantage of the KNES Jacking Tower is the presence of a jib arm that can be utilized to raise and lower smaller loads. The Jacking Tower not only has the ability to remove all components from under the crane rather than above it also installs the cranes from below.
The Jacking Tower was developed by Konecranes Nuclear Equipment & Services' in-house engineering group in New Berlin, WI, and is the only one of its kind in the world.
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STARR Training to Work 2 Program
Project STARR (Striving To Attain Recidivism Reduction) is a community reentry program for male former offenders recently released from prison. The program focuses on employability, combined with intensive supportive and therapeutic services. STARR is funded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. (Established 2010)
Project STARR
716 Windsor Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Tel: (860) 882-1397
Deborah Rogala, Program Operations Director
Work Release Program (WRP)
Provides a transitional residence to clients released from DOC institutions on Community Release status. Clients learn about risk reduction, relapse prevention, and financial & life skills, while rejoining the workforce as part of their release stipulations. Clients pay rent and enter a savings program in order to more fully understand their responsibilities. Clients are referred by the Department of Correction Community Enforcement office after having been approved by the facility wardens. (Established 1991)
119-121 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel: (860) 543-8929
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Continental Drift (1985)
by Russell Banks
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I liked this book - mostly. I've never been to America but it seemed like a pretty good description of what life could be like. I especially found resonance with the character and situation of Bob. His relationship with his brother and his concept of his brother's life was explored well. Indeed, it was probably explored at significantly greater depth than I was able to perceive and comprehend. Likewise Bob's relationship with women. I think I'd probably benefit from studying this book in English 101 (or American Culture 101). I wasn't so interested in the Haitian's religiosity. I suspect the author was trying to say something that didn't get through to me!
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You certainly cannot label this novel a "feel-good book." Russell Banks once again plumbs the depths of man's soul and his struggle (usually fruitless) to obtain a certain moral certainty in his life. The story starts off just before Christmas in New Hampshire and ends in a dingy back alley in the Haitian section of Miami. Another great novel by one of my favorite writers.
Really good book. Depressing, but brilliantly written. I've always liked Russell Banks but somehow missed this one, which was his first commercial success.
I still love Russell Banks, but this story didn't get me as excited as his other work. It wasn't just that he kept jumping between two different stories, but that they were told in such different ways. Bob Dubois is written with Banks' usual eye for telling details, but the story of Vanise and the other Haitians is told in a much more objective fashion. I never felt as though I knew their story as intimately as Bob's, as though they were an allegory, and their individual identities were less important than those of Bob and his family.
While the scope of ''Continental Drift'' is huge - the author wants to do nothing less than capture American life as it exists today - it remains, somehow, acutely personal; in the story of Bob Dubois's sad, brief life, we catch a frightening glimpse of our own mortality.
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A powerful literary classic from one of contemporary fiction's most acclaimed and important writers, Russell Banks's Continental Drift is a masterful novel of hope lost and gained, and a gripping, indelible story of fragile lives uprooted and transformed by injustice, disappointment, and the seductions and realities of the American dream.
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After his ill-fated pursuit of the American dream, Bob Dubois finds employment on a fishing boat off the Florida Keys where he becomes involved in a plot to smuggle two Haitians into Florida.
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Kyra Sedgwick Getting Used to Life as Empty Nester
After decades of juggling motherhood and her career, "The Closer" star Kyra Sedgwick says she's getting used to life as an empty nester with husband Kevin Bacon.
"You know, it's been okay so far," observes the actress, whose son, Travis, turns 22 this week, and whose daughter, Sosie, is 18 years old. "For one thing they come home a lot, on spring break and such, which is great. My son is actually done with college now so he's around. They're home, but they're not really home. It's a little confusing. But you know, once they actually leave, go away to school, it's never quite the same. It's a huge transition, to no longer be a day-to-day parent. That's done forever."
Kyra acknowledges, "It's a loss, but you also get to figure out, I guess, what fulfills you as a solitary person, and in being in a marriage without the children there. It can be a time for growth, but that doesn't mean it's super easy."
As for more romance? "Oh, for sure!" she answers with a laugh. "Absolutely."
Right now, Kyra is six epsiodes into shooting the final 21 of her acclaimed show, which returns to the TNT lineup July 11 — with a promise, according to her, of this being the most dramatic season ever. The reason she agreed to additional episodes in the final year? Creator James Duff, she says, "really wanted to end with an epic journey. I wanted to be supportive of that."
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The trial against Jerry Dewitt Washington began on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in the 32nd Judicial District Court. Washington was previously indicted for possession of a controlled substance, namely cocaine, occurring on July 14, 2011.
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Two issues regarding voting were approved by the Nolan County Commissioners during their meeting held on Tuesday morning, May 29, 2012 at the Nolan County Courthouse.
Approval was given toward the elimination of five voting precincts for the county. On March 16 of this year, with the county moving into one district following the state's redistricting process, precincts 10 through 14 were removed.
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So recently there was an email sent out (by my father, to the rest of the family) and it was basically saying that all Democrats hate god and blah blah blah, nation dying blah blah blah, here are some bible verses. After some intense discussion where most of my family shat on my beliefs and called me stupid, I started a discussion with my father asking him to not include me on these types of emails in the future. He then said that I need to change my ways and I emailed him back instances where religion has failed and should not be involved in government. This was his response:
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When I was growing up, my dad was pretty religious, too. There was a lot of pressure from him to go to church and to be active in it. Even though he said I had a choice in going, I really never really felt like I did. If I had said no, then his disappointment would have been obvious. My father, being a man I respected, was not a man I wanted to disappoint. So yes, I felt like I was forced to go as well. Eventually, I wanted to go. I got pretty wrapped up in it, but it was more along the lines of "if you can't beat them, join them."
Venturing out on a limb, I'd say you might feel a similar way and that every time he attempts to convince you that he is right it comes back to feeling like you don't have a choice if you want his respect. It might help if you explain to him what your ethics are and where they come from. It's hard for many religious people to contemplate how to live life without it. My dad told me that without religion he wouldn't know what to do in life. They think that the same goes for everyone else that without the guidance of the divine, a person liable to go all crazy and the world will fall apart, which we can see is silly, but to him, that's how the world works.
It sounds like his religion is a very important part of who he is. I'd imagine he thinks it was one of the greatest things that happened to him. Telling him that you don't want to hear about a part of his life that he thinks is the greatest thing since sliced bread is probably pretty disheartening to him. He may feel that your rejection of religion is a rejection of him.
Assuage his fears. Let him know that you are still an ethical person and you certainly going to lead a life like that of his father. Help him understand you and where you are at and how you view life. He's concerned about you. He thinks that he's found the best way to live life and that (probably because of his experience is life) he thinks that any other way will lead to ruin. And he wants that best way for you because he cares. So when you say that you disagree with him about matters of faith, I imagine he might also take it as a rejection of a gift that he's trying to give you out of love.
I know it's seriously tempting to combat these fallacious ideas about a Christian country and the Biblical basis of America and how the world will end if Jesus isn't important and all that other nonsense, but leave it for another day. That's not the battle you need to fight. Don't get distracted. The battle you need to fight is acceptance. You won't do that by standing apart, but by reminding them that about values you still share. If your family wasn't important to you, I don't think you'd be arguing with them or worrying over this enough to ask a bunch of people on the internet their opinion.
Here's an example right here that I couldn't help but notice: "He then said that I need to change my ways and I emailed him back instances where religion has failed and should not be involved in government." Your dad is saying that he is concerned for your future and you respond with politics? I can see your point in there (religion can be detrimental to people's lives), but that's the wrong way to go about explaining it especially to someone who is likely to never experienced how it can hurt others. That's a point you can start from: by explaining how their actions are hurting you. That you want to be a part of the family, but that you feel that being religious is part of that requirement.
It's a fine line some of us have to walk. I hope it works out for you.
Well, I do what I can!
imo, the very first sentence is suspect:
Well, my question would be when did I ever "force" my beliefs on you? You may have been required to go to church when you were under our roof, but you were never forced to pray for Christ to be your Savior.
Children model strongly off of their parents in a natural and automatic way; to the point of overriding external cultural influences. That's not wrong by itself, but this is a dicey subject you have to be really, really careful about, imo. I think taking you to church should have been presented to you a little more objectively, by allowing you to ask to go after speaking to people of different faiths and, of course, atheists. As long as you do this due diligence, what you teach by example isn't bad by itself.
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Welcome to the 'A little more light Zone'. As an atheist/humanist, we often rant at theists, find fault with other beliefs, and net-pick at details. Atleast, you are more free to change your mind, and allow yourself the opportunity to try the options from column B, without too much condemnation. What condemnation you do received can be mostly ignored, unless they are from the sysop. LOL
Wow, really sucked to be you as a child! That whole "home-school/Christian school" thing is nothing more than an effort to keep any other ideas out of kid's heads except for the ones Mom and Pop want in there - a combination of brain-washing and Stockholm Syndrome.
In this country, that constitutionally separates church from state, Bush II established vouchers - taxpayer money - for parents to use as tuition for private (i.e., religious) schools, relieving those parents of the burden of paying for their decision to indoctrinate their children in a plastic bubble, isolated from real life, and placing it on us.
Hey Amanda - this is what bothers me about the whole religion concept ... it is almost impossible for a devout adherent *not* to abuse their children. I used to discount the mantra about religion using fear tactics, but the more I hear the more I think its true. Thankfully I was never told I was going to hell, especially as a child. That's horrible.
- kk
RE: "neither are guaranteed" - that may be true, Greg, but I think that you will agree with me that the love of a parent for a child should never be conditional upon that child's belief system - if it is, it isn't love.
RE: "conditional love is better then no love at all" - I can only reiterate, conditional love IS no love at all.
It's love of an image that you hold in your mind, and if your child can step into that image, and fit it perfectly then you will love it, but your love isn't for the child, it's for the image, the child is an incidental. And you DO realize, I'm sure, that I mean only the metaphorical, "you."
WOW...there must be a tragic story behind all that pain, you must have really been hurt to end up seeing love as an all or nothing proposition. I wish I could help, but I can't, I'm a very flawed individual, I've taken my lessons in life by riding the ebb and the flow of it, experiencing the pleasure and pain of my own journey.
It's left me battered and scarred and maybe a little wiser. I wish you much luck in finding perfect unconditional love, for myself I'll take what I can get, I've seen the other side of the coin and it's not so pretty.
Gregg, I think that everyone has a different capacity for love. I loved my father unconditionally. We disagreed on some points and agreed on others, but that did not impact my love for him. I also love my mother, and we have had an extremely tempestuous relationship - it doesn't affect the fact that I love her completely.
I love my brother and my sister unconditionally. They happen to both be truly remarkable people, but I will love them whatever they might say, do or be going forward. In case of an organ requirement, I will gladly give them one of any of my body parts they might ever need.
I would really like you to understand that for some people, this is not a difficult concept. I also am taking from your post, that it is not applicable to everyone. That is fine by me, I hope its fine by you also.
I happen to agree that there are some people I love conditionally. I love my wife, but should she go careening off in search of multiple partners outside our marriage, that might impact my love. I am pretty sure she won't, mind you :)
Trust this clarifies.


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But several of the firefighters were not in the station at the time of the fire. Assistant Chief Tim Edwards, Capt. Todd Montgomery, Engineer Rick Riddle and William Shoun were at the Covered Bridge, where they were taking down the wreath that is installed on the historic structure at the start of the Christmas season.
Riddle said they had just gotten the wreath down when he spotted smoke coming from just across the street.
"At first I just saw smoke, but then I saw some flames coming from the rear of the roof," Riddle said.
The firefighters quickly went from wreath recovery to firefighter mode. Fire trucks began arriving and the firefighters began spraying the upstairs section of the building. For a short time heavy smoke covered the neighborhood, even obscuring nearby City Hall.
Thanks in part to the quick alert, the fire was quickly brought under control.
Montgomery said there were no injuries. He said the building sustained heat, smoke and water damage. The firefighters were still trying to determine the cause of the fire.


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The Sad Story of Henry
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|This article is about the 1984 adaption. You may be looking for the 1953 adaption or the magazine story.
- "Once, an engine attached to a train was afraid of a few drops of rain. It went into a tunnel, and squeaked through its funnel, and wouldn't come out again!"
- — The narrator
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The Sad Story of Henry, retitled Come Out, Henry in American releases, is the third episode of the first season. It first aired in the US on the Shining Time Station episode Does It Bite? in 1989, re-aired on Mysterious Stranger in 1993 and Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales in 1996.
It is a very rainy day on Sodor, and Henry the Green Engine is pulling some coaches full of passengers. He runs into a tunnel and stops, unwilling to go any further.
Henry's driver and fireman argue with him but he refuses to come out, claiming that the rain would spoil his green paint with red stripes. The guard blows his whistle and waves his flag, but Henry instead blows steam at him.
Just then, an important man arrives in another train. It is Sir Topham Hatt; better known as the Fat Controller. He decides that Henry will be pulled out of the tunnel. Attaching a rope to Henry, all the passengers try and pull him - except for the Fat Controller, citing that it is his doctor's orders - but Henry does not move. Moving to the other end of the tunnel, the passengers try to push Henry out (again, the Fat Controller does not push), but with the same results.
Thomas arrives to help, and the passengers try telling Henry that the rain has stopped. Henry still refuses to move, believing the rain will begin again soon, so Thomas tries to push Henry out, but even with another engine pushing, Henry remains in the tunnel.
The Fat Controller admits defeat, and tells Henry that he is going to get what he wanted. Soon, the rails are taken up, and a brick wall is erected in front of Henry.
All Henry is able to do now is to watch the other engines pass through the other tunnel. Henry soon regrets his actions, as he sees Edward and Gordon run by. Edward always toots a hello with his whistle, while Gordon always laughs saying it serves him right. Henry has no steam to answer them, and the soot and dirt from the tunnel ruins his green paint with red stripes anyway.
Henry is left in the tunnel cold, dirty and lonely. He now wonders if he will ever be let out to pull trains again.
- This episode is based on the story of the same name from The Railway Series book, The Three Railway Engines.
- This story was adapted live for television in 1953.
- A CGI recreation of the scene where Henry is bricked up in the tunnel was made for Blue Mountain Mystery, and some parts of this episode were recreated for The Adventure Begins.
- The US narration of this episode states that Henry being shut up in the tunnel is a temporary punishment until he's ready to come out (with it being stated that Henry had to overcome his 'fear' of the rain), while the UK version stays faithful to the original story in which the Fat Controller intends to leave Henry in the tunnel for good.
- In the first scene, the ground sinks slightly.
- In a few close-ups of Henry in the tunnel, the tracks in front of him have already been taken up.
- In the first scene of Henry stopped at the other end of the tunnel, the points in front of him appear to be misaligned from the connector track. They are properly connected in subsequent scenes, however.
- In some shots, purple marker is visible on the Fat Controller's hand, such as when he says, "My doctor has forbidden me to pull".
- When the passengers try to pull Henry out of the tunnel, almost all have Blu-Tack on their feet.
- At some stages, the level of the wall decreases, and Henry changes position.
- When the guard tries to get Henry out by blowing his whistle and waving his flags, the scene is played forwards and then backwards.
- At first, the buffers of Henry's last coach are at their normal height. But when Thomas comes to push, the buffers have been lowered to accommodate Thomas' buffers.
- James appears briefly, but he is not introduced until Thomas and the Breakdown Train.
- When Thomas is pushing Henry, his wheels inch forward. In the following scenes, Henry had moved back to his original stopping point.
- When the workmen are walling up the tunnel, the buffers have no track connected to them. But in close-ups, there is.
- When James starts after bringing the Fat Controller the edge of the set is visible. Also, the puffing noise can be heard before James starts.
- When the workmen takes away Henry's track, part of the track is already taken away.
- In the close-up of Edward, his whistle is wonky.
- Wooden Railway (discontinued)
In Other Languages
|El orgullo de Henry
|The Pride of Henry
|Henrys triste historie
|Henry's Sad Story
|Les Mésaventures de Henry
|The Misadventures of Henry
|Het Droevige Verhaal van Henry
|The Sad Story of Henry
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Quanto maior a altura, maior o tombo
|The higher the height, the greater the fall
|Come Out, Henry
|Tužna priča o Hrvoju
|The Sad Story of Henry
|Henrin surullinen tarina
|Henry's Sad Story
|Paura della Pioggia
|Fear of the Rain
See also
- The Sad Story of Henry (1953) - BBC TV adaptation of the same story.
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As head of the Office of Legal Counsel, Seitz, 57, is the top legal advice-giver in the administration. She is the first woman to hold the post, which has become contentious (it's where the so-called torture memos originated in the George W. Bush administration). In 2011, Seitz became the first confirmed head of OLC since 2004. She previously worked for a dozen years in the Supreme Court practice of Sidley Austin and, before that, at Bredhoff & Kaiser. Among her clients was the Major League Baseball Players Association. A Rhodes scholar, she also clerked for the late Supreme Court Justice William Brennan after graduating from Duke University and then Buffalo Law School, where she was first in her class. "Virginia doesn't like to talk about herself—or her many achievements," Attorney General Eric Holder said at her swearing-in. OLC has been at the center of the drone debate, as the Obama administration has tried to define when and how the unmanned aircraft can be deployed. And Seitz's tenure has not been without controversy, especially with regard to a legal opinion allowing the president to make recess appointments when Congress was out of town but not technically in recess. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, called the opinion "wholly erroneous" and threatened that Seitz's post is "likely to be the last confirmation that she'll ever experience." The job has been a stepping-stone for others, including Ted Olson, who became solicitor general; Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia; and the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
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Today's guest is Joan Ranquet. Joan, Animal Communicator and author of Communication with all Life, Revelations of an Animal Communicator (Hay House) is the founder of Communication with all LifeUniversity. Through private sessions, workshops, teleseminars and speaking events, Joan facilitates a deepening of the human/animal connection.
Joan was chosen by MSN as one of the "Top 25 People Who Do What They Love". Her healing CD, Animal Alchemy Energy Work for Animals and Their Humans, will be out in 2012. Her newest book, "Energy Healing for Animals, Techniques to Enhance the Health, Longevity & Happiness of the Animals We Love" will be also be out late 2012 (Sounds True). "Animal Communication 101, Simple Steps to Communicate with Animals" is out January 2012. www.joanranquet.com.


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Charley James: When the GOP convention is gaveled to order, America will see the largest collection of anti-knowledge know-nothings to gather under one roof since Pope Urban VIII and his Inquisition minions met to condemn Galilei Galileo for writing that the earth revolved around the sun.
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Joseph Palermo: Sadly, the clear winner in recent years has been the California of small things and small ideas. Through an outdated flaw in the structure of governance, one-third of the Legislature has a stranglehold on the state's finances. The other two-thirds (the majority) knows the state is heading in the wrong direction. Yet given its lack of control over the purse strings, it's left flailing around passing a lot of symbolic laws that go nowhere.


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Getting to Know: Senior Caitlin Dent
Feb. 7, 2013
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State's 2013 softball season begins on Friday at the Florida International Panther Invitational in Miami, with a new excitement as the fast-pitch program enters its 10th season, now under the guidance of first-year head coach Shawn Rychcik.
The squad returns three seniors - Caitlin Dent, Katie Mansilla and Bethaney Wells - as well as 2012 ACC Rookie of the Year Renada Davis, a shortstop who set a school record last season with a .362 batting average and a .450 on-base percentage.
Heading into opening day, GoPack.com All-Access has video conversations with all three seniors, today featuring centerfielder Dent, who is entering her third year as a starting outfielder for the Wolfpack.
Last year, Dent hit four home runs and had 16 RBIs and led the Wolfpack with 34 walks, upping her on-base percentage to .376. She has a career total of seven home runs and 41 RBIs.
Dent grew up in a baseball family, learning from her father, New York Yankees hero Bucky Dent, and playing side-by-side with twin brother Cody, who is a senior at Florida. She attended her father's hitting school in Florida, and hung out in clubhouses of the major league teams he coached.
Her sights this season are set on a big senior season and advancing to the NCAA Regionals for the first time in her career.


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I heard a scary noise, " what's that?!" I shrieked.
" What's what?" Jason said confusingly.
'' Th- Th- Th.... THAT NOISE!" I screamed.
" I heard it too but I don't know what it was myself either". Jason answered back at me anxiously.
" That sounded like it was coming from the cellar" I said to Jason as I closed the Cellar door anxiously.
Therefore, we decided to examine the pitch-black underground environment carefully, making sure without any doubt that there wasn't anything haunted.
As we walked closer and closer into the room, Jason and I were literally terrified and timid as we saw a rat, a monster and an enormous spider! The rat was furry and it was brunette-coloured and it was extremely tall for a rat but however, the rat was slim. The monster was furry and was the colour of mauve and it had humongous feet like a television screen, ears shaped as a half-cut hole, arms like any ordinary pathway and surprisingly, it had very tiny red-coloured eyes and had such a thin stomach! And last of all, the spider ha huge green beady eyes- though it was a dark spider. As dark as the colour of midnight.
So, we timidly glanced at the creatures and suddenly, it started crawling; even the monster inherited the spider and the rat as it rapidly crawled out of the door! I looked at the animals, including the monster bewildered as we both didn't realize that the door was actually opened. And also, we followed them through the long hallway in the house; out of the cellar and it smashed the door too- ready to escape...
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Monthly Archive for September, 2010
Ending first is how I read books. What about you?
It's just a little weird, I know. But for years I have been trying to break this awful habit of reading the end of a book first. It may be the writer in me. I have a hard time simply taking in the story. I want to see exactly how the author used all the […] [Read More]
ARA: I'm being pressured to marry someone I don't love. What can I do?
Here's a situation that just breaks my heart. A woman is engaged to be married, and the wedding is to take place soon. She called off the wedding twice, but resumed plans to marry out of fear that she'll lose her family. At first, her family insisted she just had a case of cold feet. […] [Read More]
180 good things about unemployment
Now that we've all finished celebrating the American worker, I wanted to share a link to a blog, Unemployed Marx — Humor for the Unemployed. This collection of nearly daily reflections seems like a much cooler way to last out a jobless period than, say, following the quarterly unemployment numbers. The writer, Sheba Marx, reminds […] [Read More]
Drum roll please. . . the September online book club selection!
I'm excited to announce the start of an online book club that will take place right on this blog–an idea that gathered steam here after Debbie made the great suggestion as a comment on a previous blog post. If you'd like to join, all you have to do is run out and buy, beg or […] [Read More]
I finally bit the bullet. Now I control my kids' cell phone use.
If my kids see this, they'll surely hate me, but as a parent who has been trying to figure out how to limit my kids' cell phone/texting use, this was too good not to share. For months I absolutely, no way, not even for a minute was going to consider paying the $4.99 per line […] [Read More]


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My research program centers on the role of landscape spatial heterogeneity in shaping ecological processes, including responses of individual organisms, populations, and communities to spatial variation in landscape structure. My work integrates theories and methods of conservation biology, restoration ecology, and landscape ecology to examine ecological consequences of spatial structure in landscapes under varying degrees of human influence. In my laboratory, we primarily conduct independent and integrated research related to two major projects: 1) spatial aspects of vernal pool ecology and restoration, and 2) landscape change and disease dynamics in grassland ecosystems
Collinge, S.K., C. Ray, and F. Gerhardt. In press. Long-term data on vernal pool plant communities reveal formerly cryptic effects of biotic resistance to exotic species invasion. Ecological Applications. Brinkerhoff, R. Jory, A.P. Martin, R.T. Jones, and S.K. Collinge. 2011. Population genetic structure of the prairie dog flea and plague vector, Oropsylla hirsuta. Parasitology 138:71-79. Cully, J.F., Jr., S.K. Collinge, W.C. Johnson, C. Ray, B. Thiagarajan, D.B. Conlin, and B. Holmes. 2010. Spatial variation in keystone effects: small mammal diversity associated with black-tailed prairie dog colonies. Ecography 33:667-677. Cully, J.F., Jr., T.L. Johnson, S.K. Collinge, and C. Ray. 2010. Disease limits populations: plague and black-tailed prairie dogs. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases 10(1):7-15. Brinkerhoff, R.J., S.K. Collinge, C. Ray, and KL. Gage. 2010. Rodent and flea abundance fail to predict a plague epizootic in black-tailed prairie dogs. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases 10(1):47-52. Collinge, S.K. and C. Ray. 2009. Transient patterns in the assembly of vernal pool plant communities. Ecology 90(12):3313-3323.


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It's been a rocky few weeks for North Carolina Democrats with an eye on the seat being vacated by Gov. Bev Perdue. Several potentially formidable candidates (Roy Cooper, Erskine Bowles, Heath Shuler) took their names out of the running and former Rep. Bob Etheridge's campaign got off to a bumpy start. Now, a story about candidate and state Rep. Bill Faison's messy divorce has landed in the Raleigh News & Observer (note that Faison is not considered by most observers to be an upper tier candidate):
In her filings, Lindy Faison accuses her ex-husband of having an ongoing affair beginning in 2002 with a waitress. Lindy Faison claims she contracted herpes from him, that he was a "womanizer," that he read pornography and that he left her with tax debt on property they owned. Faison denies all that in his court filings, except for the herpes allegation, which he doesn't address.
The back-and-forth includes accusations that each was rude and unaffectionate to the other, that she either did or didn't support his political ambitions and that she was either left with all the chores on the farm they bought in 2000, or that she refused to do any work on it.
She also contends Faison was obsessed with horse breeding and eventually acquired 30 horses. She says he spent hours actively engaged in helping the horses breed, and insisted their children watch "so that they would learn about the birds and the bees." Faison denies it all.
He says in his court filings he believes his ex-wife had affairs and contends she had strained relationships with their children. He also accuses her of intentionally making him violently ill over a three-month period by cooking with wheat, knowing he has celiac disease, an autoimmune intestinal disordered triggered by gluten, the protein found in wheat. She denies all of that in a document filed in response in December.
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Apogee, the nation's largest, most innovative provider of on-campus residential networks (ResNet) in higher education, reports that the total number of Wi-Fi connected devices on campuses nationwide is skyrocketing—more than tripling since the last academic year.
These findings are based on a comparison of network demand data on Apogee's client campuses from the 2012 and 2013 academic years. This dramatic increase also continues to trend upwards through the current spring 2014 semester.
The increasing popularity in connected devices signals the importance for colleges and universities to provide scalable and reliable wireless network support. In addition to the greater number of devices, there is a larger variety of devices that students bring to campus, from smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles to streaming boxes.
Apogee's data also reveals:
· Students love their smartphones: iPhones lead the popularity race, followed by Android phones: iPhones and Android phones already comprise more than 50% of the total connected devices at campuses. By the numbers, the iPhone is the number one connected device. Furthermore, the number of iPhones connected to Wi-Fi at Apogee client campuses increased by 445% while Android phones grew 272%.
· Study and play! Students are bringing more entertainment devices to campus: Students are increasingly bringing a mix of office and home entertainment devices with them. Two connected devices that saw the largest increase are Nintendo 3DS systems and smart TVs, which increased over 1,000% over one school calendar year.
· Tablets are skyrocketing too: Tablet computers such as the iPad, Kindle and Android tablets are quickly filling up campuses. The iPad saw the largest increase of 275 percent in the year, while Android tablets saw an increase of 159 percent.
"With the threefold growth we're seeing, continually meeting wireless demands can be a huge strain for colleges and universities," said Chuck Brady, Apogee CEO. "Educational institutions that anticipate, and plan ahead while leveraging partners and resources are in a good position to meet growing challenges in performance, security and budget."
Apogee believes that an efficient and effective ResNet lays the foundation for students' and administrators' success. The schools who have partnered with Apogee to enhance their network infrastructure have experienced significant cost savings, increased student satisfaction, as well as freed up their staff time to focus on more academically focused tasks such as enhancing classroom and e-learning teaching and learning experiences.
About Apogee
Apogee is the largest, most innovative provider of on-campus residential networks (ResNet) in higher education. Partnering with Apogee for ResNet services allows colleges and universities to enhance their network infrastructure while offloading the growing volume of administrative responsibilities associated with managing a student network. This partnership allows IT to focus on the mission-critical tasks of the university, such as growing the enterprise network and facilitating the development and use of e-learning tools and content. For more information about Apogee and its services, visit www.apogee.us


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"Summer squash are stuffed with a savory mixture of sausage and stuffing then baked until the squash is tender and the stuffing is nicely browned."
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Bob Evans® Original Roll Sausage (or your favorite flavor)
1 cup
diced onion
1/3 cup
diced celery
5 medium
yellow squash or zucchini
1 (6 ounce) box
stuffing mix
1 3/4 cups
Salt and pepper to taste
Wonderful dish! I used pico de gallo and it was very good! Great grilled as well...just messier
Great recipe for big Fall Squash. We changed it around a bit by using puffed rice cakes instead of stuffing mix and added some mushrooms and Montreal Chicken Spice. It gave it a great spicy flavor but with depth thanks to the mushroom and rice cakes. Definetly on our list of favorites!
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Good! I couldn't help but feeling something was missing - it just seemed a little dry and boring. Good flavors, just not very exciting. I added a little shredded cheddar before serving, more for a pop of color than anything. Thanks :)
this was very good. I will be making again. TY
It was ok but it is missing a lot. Maybe some corn, mushrooms, or something.
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(Breast Ultrasonography, Breast Sonogram, Mammographic Ultrasound, Sonomammography, Ultrasound Mammography)
Procedure overview
What is breast ultrasound?
Breast ultrasound is a noninvasive (the skin is not pierced) procedure used to assess the breasts. Ultrasound technology allows quick visualization of the breast tissue. Ultrasound may also be used to assess blood flow to areas inside the breasts. The examination is often used along with mammography.
Breast ultrasound uses a handheld probe called a transducer that sends out ultrasonic sound waves at a frequency too high to be heard. When the transducer is placed on the breast at certain locations and angles, the ultrasonic sound waves move through the skin and other breast tissues. The sound waves bounce off the tissues like an echo and return to the transducer. The transducer picks up the reflected waves, which are then converted into an electronic picture of the breasts.
Different types of body tissues affect the speed at which sound waves travel. Sound travels the fastest through bone tissue, and moves most slowly through air. The speed at which the sound waves are returned to the transducer, as well as how much of the sound wave returns, is translated by the transducer as different types of tissue.
Prior to the procedure, clear, water-based gel is applied to the skin to allow for smooth movement of the transducer over the skin and to eliminate air between the skin and the transducer.
By using an additional mode of ultrasound technology during an ultrasound procedure, blood flow within the breast can be assessed. An ultrasound transducer capable of assessing blood flow contains a Doppler probe. The Doppler probe within the transducer evaluates the velocity and direction of blood flow in the vessel by making the sound waves audible. The degree of loudness of the audible sound waves indicates the rate of blood flow within a blood vessel. Absence or faintness of these sounds may indicate an obstruction of blood flow.
Ultrasound may be safely used during pregnancy or in the presence of allergies to contrast dye, because no radiation or contrast dyes are used.
More recent ultrasound technologies, such as three-dimensional (3D) and four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound, tissue harmonic imaging (uses the harmonic signal generated by tissue itself), ultrasound contrast agents, and ultrasound elastography (low-frequency vibration technique used to evaluate movement of breast lesions), show promise for diagnosing cancerous breast lesions in a noninvasive manner.
Related procedures that may be performed to evaluate breast problems include mammography, breast biopsy, and breast scan. Please see these procedures for more information.
Anatomy of the breasts
Each breast has 15 to 20 sections, called lobes, which are arranged like the petals of a daisy. Each lobe has many smaller lobules, which end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk.
The lobes, lobules, and bulbs are all linked by thin tubes called ducts. These ducts lead to the nipple in the center of a dark area of skin called the areola. Fat fills the spaces between lobules and ducts.
There are no muscles in the breast, but muscles lie under each breast and cover the ribs.
Each breast also contains blood vessels and vessels that carry lymph. The lymph vessels lead to small bean-shaped organs called lymph nodes, clusters of which are found under the arm, above the collarbone, and in the chest, as well as in many other parts of the body.
Reasons for the procedure
A breast ultrasound procedure is commonly performed to determine if an abnormality detected by mammography or a palpable lump is a fluid-filled cyst or a solid tumor (benign or malignant). Breast ultrasound may also be used to identify masses in women whose breast tissue is too dense to be measured accurately by mammography. Breast ultrasound is generally not used as a screening tool for breast cancer detection because it does not always detect some early signs of cancer such as microcalcifications, which are tiny calcium deposits.


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Perth Wildcats star import DeAndre Daniels has undergone surgery to remove a small bone fragment from his right elbow.
The injury was revealed during the Wildcats initial screening process of its new players.
With the 2014/15 NBL season more than five weeks away, the club opted to have the joint repaired surgically rather than preventatively maintain the issue throughout the season.
This will allow Daniels to fully develop as a player and give the Perth Wildcats the best possible chance of winning back-to-back Championships.
The 22-year-old is expected to be discharged from hospital later today.
Daniels will re-join his teammates in the next week and begin the rehabilitation process, which is expected to take four to six weeks.