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The Fifth Asian Conference on Asian Studies 2015
Art Center of Kobe, Kobe, Japan
Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31, 2015
Abstract Submission Deadline: April 1, 2015
Registration Deadline for Presenters: May 1, 2015
Publish before a global audience. Present in a supportive environment. Network and create new relationships. Hear the latest research. Experience Japan. Join a global academic community.
This international and interdisciplinary conference will again bring together a range of academics and practitioners to discuss new directions of research and discovery in Asian Studies. As with IAFOR's other events, ACAS2015 will afford the opportunity for renewing old acquaintances, making new contacts, and networking across higher education and beyond.
The Asian Conference on Asian Studies will again be held alongside the Asian Conference on Cultural Studies. Registration for either conference will allow attendees to attend sessions in the other.
ACAS2015 Conference Themes:
Theme 1: "Human Rights, Justice, Media and Culture"
Human rights praxis and ideas of justice are now core fields of investigation for cultural studies, media studies and Asian studies scholars. One example of this is how cultural research into the convergence of new media with everyday life, has brought into relief the growing significance of how struggles for freedom and justice are enabled by flows of social media. Various communities and peoples are now enabled to make claims for social recognition within human rights frameworks and language like never before.
Cultural studies as a discipline is specifically attuned to studying questions of human rights and justice. As a field it is connected to human rights discourse and praxis through its ethical foundations and 'activating knowledge' as Stuart Hall once put it. One of the essential motivations of cultural studies scholars is to focus on the struggles evident in structures and institutions of power, representation, identity and subjectivity. This is undertaken with specific attention to power and its manifestation and negotiation in the cultural arena of everyday life.
As a consequence, cultural studies researchers investigate ideas of justice and agency in compelling and innovative ways. They see agency, for example, as being implicated in the formation of moral, legal, political and ethical frameworks that are experienced in everyday lives, and which can be seen explicitly in the media. As cultural studies/human rights scholar John Erni notes, 'cultural studies has long been attentive to the complex interpenetrations of power, agency, and the social imaginary.'
A central aim of this conference is to examine ideas of 'justice' and 'human rights¹ in relation to media and cultural production. The hope is to enable useful exchange, connection and dialogue around the praxis of human rights and to clarify the implications of how cultural transformation and the media are closely connected to social and political change in the everyday life of individuals, communities and nations.
Theme 2: "Power"
Power as a commodity has challenged the minds of social scientists and philosophers while its exercise has always fascinated historians. From classical thinkers' works such as Aristotle's Politka or Machiavelli's Il Principe through modern figures who manipulate power in the media, like Silvio Berlusconi or Rupert Murdoch, to the vast networks that support major heads of state, power has been a necessity to some or like an aphrodisiac to others. The dynamics of power and its associations with wealth and status now shape the contemporary world more visibly than ever. It is a research challenge to all fields of the social sciences to offer some explanation of its magnetism and its mechanisms. We expect this theme to excite a number of stimulating research paths, and look forward to their outcomes as we gather in Osaka in 2015.
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ACAS2015 Conference Chairs
Professor Baden Offord
ACAS2015 Conference Co-Chair
Director and Professor of Cultural Studies and Human Rights, Centre for Human Rights Education, Curtin University, Australia. Vice President-International, Cultural Studies Association of Australasia.
Baden Offord is an internationally recognized specialist in human rights, sexuality and culture. In 2012 he was a sponsored speaker, invited by the European External Action Service and the European Commission, together with the Human Rights and Democracy Network and Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation to the 14th EU-NGO Human Rights Forum in Brussels where he spoke on ASEAN and sexual justice issues. In the same year he conducted a three-week lecture tour of Japan sponsored by the Australian Prime Minister's Educational Assistance Funds post the Great Eastern Tohoku Earthquake in 2011.
Among his publications are the books Homosexual Rights as Human Rights: Activism in Indonesia, Singapore and Australia (2003), Activating Human Rights (co-edited with Elizabeth Porter, 2006), Activating Human Rights Education (co-edited with Christopher Newell, 2008), and Activating Human Rights and Peace: Theories, Practices, Contexts (co-edited with Bee Chen Goh and Rob Garbutt, 2012). His most recent co-authored publication in the field of Australian Cultural Studies is titled Inside Australian Culture: Legacies of Enlightenment Values (with Kerruish, Garbutt, Wessell and Pavlovic, 2014), which is a collaborative work with the Indian cultural theorist Ashis Nandy. His latest chapter, 'Queer activist intersections in Southeast Asia: human rights and cultural studies,' appears in Ways of Knowing About Human Rights in Asia (ed. Vera Mackie, London, Routledge, 2015).
He has held visiting positions at The University of Barcelona, La Trobe University, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and Rajghat Education Centre, Varanasi. In 2010-2011 he held the Chair (Visiting Professor) in Australian Studies, Centre for Pacific Studies and American Studies, The University of Tokyo. In Japan he has given lectures and research seminars at Chuo, Otemon Gakuin, Sophia, Tohoku and Keio Universities.
Prior to his appointment at Curtin University, he was Professor of Cultural Studies and Human Rights at Southern Cross University, where he was a faculty member from 1999-2014.
Dr. Thomas French
ACAS2015 Conference Co-Chair
Ritsumeikan University, Japan
Thomas French is a graduate of London, Durham and Southampton Universities. His research specialisms include modern Japanese History, East Asian International Relations and Japanese Politics. He is currently Associate Professor in the Faculty of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan, and as a Research Coordinator for the United Kingdom Defence Forum.
ACAS2015 Featured Speakers
Professor Gerard Goggin
ACAS2015 Featured Speaker
University of Sydney, Australia
Gerard Goggin is Australian Research Council Future Fellow and Professor of Media and Communications, the University of Sydney. He is widely published on digital technology, with books including Routledge Companion to Global Internet Histories (2016; with Mark McLelland), Routledge Companion to Mobile Media (with Larissa Hjorth), Technologies and the Media (2013), Global Mobile Media (2011), Cell Phone Culture (2006), and the co-edited collections Locative Media (2014), Mobile Technology and Place (2012), Internationalizing Internet Studies (2009), and Mobile Technology.
Professor John Erni
ACAS2015 Featured Speaker
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
John Nguyet Erni (PhD – Illinois; MA – Oregon; LL.M. – HKU) is Chair Professor in Humanities and Head of the Department of Humanities & Creative Writing at Hong Kong Baptist University. He also serves as Adjunct Professor at the Department of Cultural Studies at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, after having served as Head of that Department in 2010-13. Previously, he taught at the City University of Hong Kong, as well as the University of New Hampshire and the University of Wisconsin in the U.S. An elected Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of the Humanities, he has published widely on international and Asia-based cultural studies, human rights legal criticism, Chinese consumption of transnational culture, gender and sexuality in media culture, youth popular consumption in Hong Kong and Asia, and critical public health.
Professor Angela Wong Wai Ching
ACAS2015 Featured Speaker
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Angela Wong Wai Ching received her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. She teaches at the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, serves as the Deputy Chair of the Department and a Director of the MA Programme in Intercultural Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She has engaged deeply in the development of the Gender Studies Programme, headed the Graduate Division of Gender Studies and is presently the Co-Director of Gender Research Centre of the University. Her research interests include: gender and sexuality, religious fundamentalism and Asian culture, women in Islam, Buddhism, Daoism and Christianity, and postcolonialism and religions in Hong Kong.
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IAFOR Publishing Opportunities
The IAFOR Journal of Asian Studies is an editorially independent, peer reviewed journal associated with ACAS. A small number of papers from the conference proceedings are selected by the journal editor and associate editor. Articles may also be submitted directly by contacting the appropriate editor. These open access journals, which conform to the highest academic standards, reflect the interdisciplinary and international nature of our conferences and are organized thematically. All processes are peer blind reviewed.
Conference Proceedings
If your abstract is accepted and you have registered for the conference, you are encouraged to submit a full paper for inclusion in the official conference proceedings published on the website. Final papers should be uploaded through the submissions system. Please ensure that your paper is ready to go to press by the submission deadline.
Eye Magazine
Eye Magazine is the International Academic Forum's own in-house e-magazine publication. Through Eye magazine, we hope to enlighten you to various views and opinions of our contributors, many of whom have presented full research papers at our various conferences in Asia, Europe and North America.
IAFOR University & Institutional Partners
The International Academic Forum works with our partner institutions to encourage the best in international, intercultural and interdisciplinary research at this conference.
We work with senior administrators and professors to develop programs which are timely, thought-provoking and academically rigorous. This global partnership alliance allows our interdisciplinary conferences are backed by some of the world's foremost institutions of learning. Read more about our partners.


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Saag Paneer
- 1 bunch Mustard leaves (if you like the taste, go for 2 bunches)
- 1 bunch spinach leaves
- 1 small bunch fresh fenugreek leaves
- few leaves of fresh mint leaves (add freshness to the dish)
- handful of fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 onion,grated (or chopped v finely)
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1-2 green chillies (as per taste)
- 1 tbsp Makai ka atta (maize/corn flour)
- 1 cup Paneer, crumbled (you can cube it if you like)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- pinch of turmeric (optional)
- 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin powder (optional)
- salt to taste
dcgirl98June 5th, 2013 on 4:35 pm
I've been trying to hunt down a recipe that seems to be what I'm looking for. I definitely want to try this out but I was wondering does the garam masala get added in with the other spices. It's not specifically mentioned in the instructions. Thanks in advance!
ParveenJanuary 7th, 2013 on 7:27 pm
Add one brocalli when steaming along with the greens . It's creamy and healthy
nonaNovember 27th, 2012 on 7:33 am
Looks lovely, but fenugreek in saag paneer? Am worried that steamed methi will be very, very bitter.
I think the recipe you are looking for is in fact Palak Paneer which uses only Spinach as the base. But technically the term "Saag" means any gravy that is made using greens hence I use a mix of various greens. Because the fenugreek is used in combination it won't be bitter. If you are worried, you can reduce the amount. I will in fact post the Saag (Palak) Paneer recipe that you are looking for, the next time I make them –DK
March 17th, 2011 on 1:23 pm
I love the photos of the finished masterpiece. Thanks for the recipe.
jessica singhDecember 5th, 2010 on 5:04 pm
I am eager to try this, but instead of the paneer I was looking for a chicken saag recipe. What adjustments should I make in order to make chicken saag?
PoonamMarch 2nd, 2010 on 3:31 pm
I made this today and it was yummy but as per your receipe when do we add the garam masala.I just added in the beginning.Wanted to confirm though.Thanks again for a yummy receipe.
February 25th, 2010 on 6:32 am
Looks delicious and healthy! surely on my to do list! will get back on how it tasted… am sure it wld taste gr8!
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David Frum says Herman Cain can't be president (fun though he may be) and he says Republicans have to start looking for candidates with governing experience.
Meanwhile, Cain declares himself right proud of his Koch ties.
Third Way prof Bill Schneider says Occupy Wall Street needs political goals in order to be successful (Barney Frank on Rachel Maddow on Monday agreed.)
But they don't need a thing, apparently, in order to be overwhelmingly supported by New Yorkers.
Mother attempts to explain OWS' origins.
Poll watch: Romney is now barely leading Herman Cain in Florida, according to an Insider Advantage poll, and Rick Perry? He's at 3 percent. That's not a typo. Three.
A CNN poll shows Romney and Cain also neck and neck nationally, though a whopping two thirds of Republicans in the poll have yet to really make up their minds.
Here's a shocker: a Gallup poll that shows the tea party is just as popular as OWS, and that most Americans blame the gov'mint, not Wall Street, for the financial collapse! I swear, Gallup is morphing into Rasmussen…
Meanwhile, Bernie Goldberg has finally lost his natural mind.
The American Spectator spins a "behind the scenes" conspiracy theory to fix the GOP primary for Mitt Romney, by way of Florida.


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Wasilewski, age 55, had previously served as FBL Financial Group's Chief Administrative Officer since May 2013. This role included responsibility for Information Technology, Human Resources and Agency Services. He also previously served as FBL's Vice President - Information Technology from August 2011 to May 2013 and on the senior leadership team of FBL Financial Group's former subsidiary, EquiTrust Life, from June 2003 to August 2011, including as Vice President - Technology from March 2008 to August 2011. Wasilewski holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education from Southern Illinois University and a master's degree in computer information systems from Nova Southeastern University. Before joining FBL Financial Group, he was a consultant, a commercial software designer, a computer science and electronics instructor, and he served in the U.S. Navy for 17 years in the cryptography field. Wasilewski serves on the board of The Technology Association of Iowa.
On July 21, 2014 FBL Financial Group, Inc. announced that Raymond W. Wasilewski has been named Chief Operating Officer - Life Companies, filling the previously vacant position. The news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.


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Last Updated: Sep 26th,2011
T-Mobile is marketing the HTC Amaze 4G as a picture taking powerhouse, calling it "the most advanced camera of any smartphone". Along with an 8MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing, the Amaze 4G can take 1080p HD videos, has zero shutter lag, dual LED flash, and a backside illuminator that aims to take brilliant lowlight pictures in addition to plethora of camera features on the software side.
The Amaze 4G has a 4.3-inch qHD screen and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, a MicroSD external memory slot, HDMI-out, and a 3.5mm headset jack. As the name implies, it features 4G connectivity and will be considered one of T-Mobile's flagship phones of the 2011 holiday season.
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A proposal to enact Lord Justice Leveson's media regulation recommendations has been tacked on to the Defamation Bill, threatening to scupper years of work by libel reform campaigners. It is bad law, and should be dropped.
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The website shut down in March after PR firm Hackford Jones took libel action.
Free speech is shackled by the UK's libel laws.
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The need for changing libel law remains urgent.
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PADUCAH, Ky. -- A police officer in Paducah has been injured in a wreck.
Local media reports a fugitive from San Diego was jailed on first-degree assault on a police officer, first-degree fleeing or evading police and leaving the scene of an accident. The man, 48-year-old Terry R. Murray, was also charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000 and providing a false name or address.
The San Diego County district attorney's office told the Star that Murray is wanted on charges of second-degree burglary and petty theft. He is being held without bond.
The Star identified the officer as Austin Guill and cited a statement from Police Chief Brandon Barnhill saying the officer was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after the collision early Wednesday.
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Criteria for
Metal Powder Industries Federation
Kempton H. Roll
PM Lifetime Achievement Award
(Adopted 2007)
To recognize individuals with outstanding accomplishments and achievements who have devoted their careers and a lifetime of involvement to the field of powder metallurgy and related technologies.
The award honors the lifetime contributions of Kempton H. Roll, whose vision led to the establishment of the Metal Powder Industries Federation as its founding Executive Director, and whose achievements had a significant impact fostering the growth of the powder metallurgy industry and technology.
1. All aspects of the Award will be administrated under the auspices of the MPIF Awards Committee.
2. If possible, the award should be presented every four years at the annual MPIF technical conference.
3. The award is intended to be presented to one individual.
4. No posthumous selections will be made, unless the recipient dies after being selected.
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• Have been active in one or more segments of the PM industry for the major portion of his or her working career.
• Individual talents, contributions and achievements are such, that they have received industry-wide recognition and are not limited to within one's own company, institution or region.
• For the purposes of this award, outstanding talents, contributions and achievements can include ingenuity, creativity, foresight, courage, confidence and continuing efforts that have fostered, nourished or enhanced the growth or acceptance of powder metallurgy and related technologies in all fields of endeavor, including but not limited to: research and development efforts; process or product design; manufacturing; management and leadership; technology advancement; industry promotion and marketing; speaking; article publication; teaching or consulting.
1. Six to eight months prior to the date at which the award is to be presented, a solicitation announcement for names and qualifications of candidates shall be released to the industry in all appropriate media.
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3. Nominations must be made on the official application form and be accompanied by a letter of recommendation as well as all appropriate supporting documents and corroborative details.
4. Deadline for receipt of nominations shall be February 1 of the year in which the award is to be presented.
5. Individuals nominated or in consideration for nomination should not be contacted personally or in writing or in any way advised of the pending nomination.
6. Any individual who is once nominated as a candidate remains so for five (5) years at the discretion of the Awards Committee. Additional information regarding a candidate may be submitted to or solicited by the Committee.
7. Recipients of the MPIF Powder Metallurgy Pioneer Award or the MPIF Distinguished Service to Powder Metallurgy Awards are eligible to receive this Award.
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Texas Longhorn Aquatics water polo is one of the premier youth clubs in the state of Texas, and one of a kind in Austin. Founded in 2012, the program has always valued sportsmanship and teamwork above all else in their pursuit of aquatic excellence, but enjoying practices and games with teammates comes in at a close second. The small but dedicated crew of athletes is always looking for new members to join in on the fun.
For more information on how to join our team, please contact: Coach Tom Andrew
2015 Summer Season Begins June 1st
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- Longhorn Orange
Designed for athletes planning to compete at the Junior Olympics tournament held at the end of July each year. Gold members will focus on more advanced and team oriented skills in preparation for the end of season tournament. In addition to regular practices, athletes are eligible for Sunday scrimmages and USA Water Polo tournaments. Participants' Junior Olympic entry fees are paid by Longhorn Aquatics. $250/season
Longhorn Orange practices Monday-Thursday from 7:30pm-9pm. Friday scrimmages TBA.
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All-purpose program for beginning to experienced water polo players looking to improve in all facets of the sport. Athletes are eligible for Sunday scrimmages and USA Water Polo tournaments. $125/season
Longhorn White practices Monday and Wednesday from 7:30pm-9pm.
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Training group open to athletes 18 years of age or older, beginning to experienced athletes welcome! A versatile practice that involves basic technique work, team concepts and scrimmages, the masters group is beneficial to both first timers looking to learn the sport as well as veterans that need time and pool space to work on the most detailed parts of their game. The focus of the program is to place members in the center of the Austin area water polo scene; practices will often include members of Centex, the UT men's and women's water polo clubs, and the Austin masters. $60/season
Masters practice Monday-Thursday from 7:30pm-9pm.
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Beginning November 1st, National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is a 30 day-long event where you strive to finish a 50,000 word novel by midnight, November 30th. You can share your work and receive feedback from other writers on the NaNoWriMo website, www.nanowrimo.org.
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A PDF of the protocol can be generated in Topaz (for subsequent emailing or printing).
Generating a PDF of your AUP in Topaz:
The UACC Coordinator can arrange for a memo from the UACC Chair certifying that the protocol in question has been approved. If you require specific information to be included in the memo, please indicate so.
Collaborative projects require UACC approval just like projects that occur on campus. There are a couple of common scenarios involving collaborative work:
The UACC is responsible for overseeing the work carried out by all members of Queen's University. A researcher from Queen's University who will carry out animal-based work within another institution's facilities must first submit an animal use protocol to the Queen's UACC. This would preferably be on the Queen's AUP form, however, we have encountered certain scenarios where the protocol from the institution where the work in being conducted provides sufficient information for the UACC to complete its review (Institutions with CCAC GAP certification). Before work can occur, both institutions must grant approval.
Researchers from other institutions who use animals at Queen's University (e.g.: individuals from other institutions using the Queen's University Biology Station) must provide the UACC with copies of their home approved protocols for approval. A statement indicating when the protocol was approved is required and the UACC may request additional information in line with our protocol form.
All animal work with any affiliation to Queen's University must be brought to the attention of the University Animal Care Committee. If you have any question as to the requirements please contact the UACC Coordinator.http://www.queensu.ca/uvet/policies/UACCPolicyonResearchInvolvingTwoorMoreInstitutions.pdf
All individuals who will handle live animals must be listed on the animal use protocol. Those limited to handling animal tissue are not required to be listed on the protocol. Individuals assisting with administrative portions of the animal use protocol or animal ordering will need to be listed to facilitate access to the protocol.
Research staff and students that are anticipated to work with live animals must complete theoretical ethics training prior to being listed on the animal use protocol. These individuals should be listed on the protocol only once it has been confirmed that they will be working with live animals. Upon completion of the theoretical training, they can be added to the protocol in Topaz via an amendment. Hands on training must be completed prior to any animal work occurring and it is best that this be within a short window of the hands on work commencing so as to ensure that techniques and methods being taught are still familiar when the time comes to implement them.
The Training Coordinator should be contacted to register students for hands on and theoretical training.
protocol amendment adding student to protocol is submitted and approved with the notice that hands on training must be completed as neededhttp://www.queensu.ca/uvet/policies/UACCPolicyonAnimalUserTraining.pdf
In order to encourage a good knowledge of the humane use of experimental animals the UACC does offer these individuals the opportunity to complete the online ethics course which covers general principles of ethics in animal experimentation including regulation and legislation, consideration of alternatives and occupational health & safety.
Hands on training will be reserved for those who are intended to handle animals and are therefore listed on the animal use protocol.
The UACC is comprised of a diverse group of individuals, all coming from different backgrounds and with varying degrees of scientific understanding and animal model experience. Sufficient detail needs to be provided to ensure that all reviewers can provide a thorough review.
Particular areas that may require additional detail are those justifying numbers, and describing the procedures.
It is very important that the number of animals requested be justified and clearly explained. A strong emphasis is often placed on the reduction of animal use; however, it is also necessary that sufficient numbers of animals are used to fulfill requirements for statistical significance/scientific validity in the case of research projects. Although the UACC understands that exact numbers cannot always be predetermined, it is preferential that the lowest feasible number be requested as amendments can be submitted and approved in a timely fashion if increases become necessary.
Detailed procedural explanations are necessary to ensure that the UACC can perform a thorough review of the work to be conducted as it relates to the welfare of the animals and best practices throughout the laboratory animal community. It is the responsibility of the UACC to determine that animals are being handled in the most humane way possible and that wherever possible refinements are implemented. The UACC needs to ensure that the correct category of invasiveness is assigned so to guarantee that the CCAC receives accurate data.
The UACC continues to develop a comprehensive library of Standard Operating Procedures to help simplify the protocol writing process for PI's. The CCAC requests that protocols refer to UACC approved SOPs as much as possible. SOP Database Provided that the researcher will not be deviating from the SOP, it is reasonable to simply list the approved SOP number within the protocol (in the appropriate standard procedure comments field). All deviations must be listed in the protocol.
For teaching protocols, a letter to the UACC demonstrating the levels of pedagogical review this course has undergone must be submitted at least once every 4 years (with every full resubmission). It is useful to explain when the course was introduced and any subsequent dates of departmental curriculum review (or other similar merit review). Some also choose to indicate whether the course serves as a prerequisite for further study as well as the benefit of the course as it relates to future study or career paths to help demonstrate merit.
These UACC approved surveys are used to collect information from students using animals or animal tissue in teaching laboratories on an annual basis (for each new session). They help the UACC evaluate the continued need for the use of live or animal tissue within a course. The aim of the survey is not to reduce the use of animals in teaching or to evaluate the instructor or the course itself, but merely to facilitate continued justification of the use of animals in teaching as per the requirements of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC).
The CCAC requires that institutional measures be in place to protect all those who may be exposed to animals from related hazards and to implement a complete occupational health and safety program.
The Animal Care and Use Program aims to ensure that that those caring for and using animals and those in the general vicinity of animal based work, are not put at risk because of this work. The animal use protocol is the first level where risks can be brought to the attention of the UACC.
Working closely with the institutional biohazard committee and the Director of Environmental Health & Safety the UACC works to ensure that safety practices are followed and that all required permits are in place. Annual facility and laboratory inspections as well as inspections performed through the Quality Assurance Program are also used to identify risks and to educate the research community.
The UACC understands that field research is dependent on many inconsistencies including climate, field environment, and population densities and as such projected animal numbers may end up higher or lower than originally anticipated. The UACC suggests that researchers list their upper limits for animal use and update the Committee accordingly. Should these numbers be exceeded an amendment must be submitted to adjust the protocol.
No they do not. The CCAC has specific Categories of Invasiveness for Wildlife protocols. (See Appendix D)


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|Vinci glove
Purchased a Vinci Pro II BV100 15" glove in August, 2008 and don't have the time to break it in completely. Cost $179.99 new, will sell for $125. You can go to glovewarehouse.com to view the details.
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|Would you take $100.00??
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|The $125 includes shipping so I will have to be firm on the price. I will be at Rock N Reno so if you pick it up there I will knock $10 off. Thanks
|May 19, 2009
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|Can you send me an e-mail and I will arange payment for the glove.
Do you have a Paypal account?
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|What is your email address? I do have a Paypal account.
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|send to e-mail to: email@example.com
include your Paypal address and I'll make payment.
The Hitman #13
|May 22, 2009
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|I thought the maximum length of a legal glove for our association was 14" (measured from tip of middle finger to bottom of palm)......
Wouldn't this be illegal in SSUSA?
|May 22, 2009
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|In SPA the max is 15"
|May 24, 2009
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|The Vinci Custom Pro 2 BV100 is great! A 15" is a lot of glove though! Way too much for me! I prefer to stay under 13" myself....
Vinci makes the only 15" glove that'll give you years & years of service w/o getting flopy as long as you treat it right.
|May 24, 2009
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|I own this glove, as well as other Vincis. It is a LOT of glove; and, will take awhile to break in. The ball has a tendency to roll in the huge pocket. My current gamer is 13.5". You will need patience to get used to it.


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Posted by Anonymous on 12/15/2009
We order from Patsy's a couple times a month and each time ordering (by phone) it's a comedy trying to convey our order to some fresh off the boat worker (typically Eastern European sounding)... repeating my self several times becomes tiresome. Will order online for now on
Posted by musicgirl5000 on 10/12/2009
The first time we ate here we chose it because the wait at Serendipity (across the street) had a 2 hour wait. We had such a good experience then (2 years ago) that we made a point to go there again. We had a family salad, pizza and a few different pasta dishes that we shared - no sharing fee. Although one dish was incorrect, it was still good. Everyone enjoyed what they had and the service was very good, even though it was fairly busy. Added bonuses - complimentary unlimited bread and dipping oil and unlimited refills on soft drinks - not always a given in NYC.
Posted by bobby hollywood on 06/27/2009
Stayed in near by hospital and ordered out. Person on phone had an attitude and acted like he was doing me a favor taking this order.The pizza came cold and mushy. When my wife tipped the fence jumper who delivered it he gave her a dirty look, I guess he didn't like the 5 dollar tip.
Posted by Kyle on 02/22/2009
I live on 55th & 3rd. I used to order from Patsy's regularly. I just called and asked for an order and they said they do not deliver to 55th street. Are you kidding me? 5 blocks? What a joke. Pretty good pizza, but might have to boycott moving forward.
Posted by MP3 on 12/27/2008
We usually order from this Patsy's, but tonight, my family decided to eat at the restaurant. The service was awful despite the lack of a crowd. It was 8pm and the waiter said they had run out of bread!! Later, when we saw another table receiving a fresh basket, we complained, and they gave us some left over stale bread with an attitude. The food is ok, but nothing special for this neighborhood. Save yourself a ruined evening and go somewhere else.
Posted by Anonymous on 09/08/2008
This place is wonderful. If you avoid it during busy times you can relax and have a splendid time eating fabulous pizza. The basil is so flavorful and adds to the taste. I highly recommend Patsy's. (Beware: during the Holidays and Summer weekends a certain ice cream place down the street with outrageous wait times tends to cause a spillover of grumpy people who'd rather be someplace else into Patsy's. Ignore them and enjoy!)
Posted by yumstuffgirl on 05/30/2008
The pizza is my favorite. I can just call them, and BAM!!! My dinner is done!


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Alumni Spotlights
Stephanie Geiger
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Chemistry & Criminal Justice
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My majors were Chemistry and Criminal Justice. I had the opportunity to go to Seattle, Washington and work with the Department of Corrections for a week. I went on ride-alongs, shadowed a Corrections Officer, and visited a women's prison. I had a REU Chemistry intership at the University of Akron one summer as well. My main responsibility was research synthesis with the Polymer Science Department.
At BW I played four years on the Women's Soccer Team. A few on-campus jobs I held included driving the tour van for the Admissions Office, tutoring Chemistry students, and lab assisting for the Chemistry Department. During one of my spring breaks I had the opportunity to go on an alternative break to Biloxi, Mississippi to help with Hurricane Katrina restoration. While I was there, we helped in the building of new homes. Spring semester 2009 I studied abroad in York, England. My time in England is by far my best experience as a BW student. I took core courses, and had the chance to travel to France, Germany, Scotland, and Switzerland.
I am currently working for Ross Environmental Services as a Technical Service Representative Chemist. I help customer's manage their hazardous and non-hazardous waste through incineration at our incinerator.
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What is your favorite thing about BW?
Some of my favorite activities included April Reign and IM soccer and basketball. I also loved being a student-athlete and playing on the soccer team. I met some of my best friends during that time. Academically, I enjoyed the small class sizes and getting to know my professors. Professors and staff were willing to help when needed, and there was always an open door.
What advice would you give to prospective students?
Don't be afraid of a small, liberal arts school. It will prepare you just as well as a large university, if not better. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself and take a class that will stretch you, or major in a difficult area. The professors and staff at BW will support you and provide you with the tools you need to succeed. Get involved and be creative. If you don't do much, you will be bored. If you don't think outside the box you will not learn how to problem solve.
How did BW help you prepare for life after college?
I had a lot of "life experiences" during my time at BW. Studying abroad, service opportunities, campus jobs, and the difficult classes I had all contributed to helping me in the real world. BW is concerned with the individual as a whole--it's not all about sports, academics, or service, but creating someone who can communicate effectively, problem solve, and have confidence.
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Discussion in 'Politics' started by SiriusDawg, Dec 3, 2012.
kolob bless scott walker. protect him from the libtard dummys
oj is guilty of murdering nicole and ron, even though he was not convicted of murdering nicole and ron
funny how that works
You are comparing OJ/Nicole to a Supreme Court Decision?
the fed wants to prosecute people in states where weed has been voted legal.
i am saying that one supreme court ruling that obamacare is constitutional does not in fact make obamacare constitutional, only that one supreme court failed to hold that obamacare is unconstitutional in that it opens the door for congress to tax any behavior it chooses
buy a Ford or pay a $2,500 tax
live in government housing or pay a $12,500 tax
etc., etc., etc., etc.
Which is legal under Federal Law.
What's your point?
That one action which is completely legal....makes a completely illegal action....legal? Huh?
It actually does....and I am not sure what the rest of your incoherent rambling meant.
The Campaign for Liberty and others endorse a notion being promoted by conservatives called nullification that holds that under the 10th Amendment states can ignore federal laws if they choose. The 10th Amendment says: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
Holy shit, are you fucking serious? The case-law is so very clear on this issue that I am somewhat at a loss for words as to how someone can honestly believe this bullshit.
Did you happen to miss the part that states EXTREMELY CLEARLY that enacted federal laws "shall be the supreme law of the land" regardless of whether states agree or disagree? Or how about the rest of the 10th Amendment stating the phrase "nor prohibited by it to the states"?
As the Supreme Court has noted, the main part of the Tenth Amendment is "a truism that all is retained which has not been surrendered" (United States v. Sprague, 282 U.S. 716 [1931]).
Morons who cite Federalist No. 39 and other documents need to actually read it and stop spewing out even more idiotic shit.
but nullification is not accepted law. it is only an idea, and not a likely to be accepted idea.
if you say so, mz. Sotomayor.
Did you understand what I wrote?
You do understand that any Court in this country would probably put the lawyer who brought such a suit in contempt for wasting the Courts time?
Look justice kagan is posting at dawgs.
I take that as a 'yes'?
I'm willing to let it play out. Opinions change over time on the supreme court.
Oh my....Oh my god, did you just say that I was right? YOU JUST SAID THAT I WAS RIGHT!!!
Weed is not legal under federal law, yet the states said fuck you.
And.......what? If the DOJ or DEA wanted to go into those states and enforce the Federal Law, they have every legal right.
When it comes to this healthcare program, the Federal Government will not let any State simply do what they want....and the DOJ and others will enforce it very thoroughly
Two completely different situations that have little or no relevance to each other.
Moron's probably confusing the civil and criminal court trials.


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Mark K. Slifka
In their search for new and more effective vaccines, scientists are still unraveling the intricacies of those operations of the immune system that protect us from microbial infection. By understanding the mechanisms involved with improving T cell and B cell responses to foreign antigens, we will be able to develop more effective vaccines against viruses and other microbial pathogens.
Mark Slifka and his colleagues are investigating the underlying mechanisms of humoral and cell-mediated immunity against acute and chronic viral infections. This work has included developing several models of viral infection and/or vaccination in order to address basic immunological questions related to the development and maintenance of long-term protective immunity. We have also developed a series of clinical studies in which we study immunological memory directly in human subjects. During the course of this work, we study a number of viruses including arenaviruses (lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, LCMV), alphaviruses (chikungunya virus), flaviviruses (West Nile virus, yellow fever, and dengue), and orthopoxviruses (vaccinia, cowpox, and monkeypox). Several of these viruses cause encephalitis or meningitis (e.g., LCMV, West Nile Virus, and vaccine strains of yellow fever virus) and one of our goals is to develop better vaccines against encephalitic viruses. The combination of basic research in animal models and applied research in clinical studies involving both healthy and immunocompromised populations has provided the opportunity to better define the requirements for immunological memory and to learn how to develop more effective diagnostics and vaccine candidates.
These experiments lay the foundation for future studies in which Slifka and team members will develop new antiviral vaccines and determine the mechanisms involved with building strong vaccine-induced immunity. For instance, these scientists have recently discovered a new hydrogen peroxide-based approach to vaccine production that results in a safer, more effective vaccine preparation that can be used to create better human and animal vaccines.
After graduating from Washington State University with a B.S. degree in microbiology and molecular biology in 1992 and from the UCLA School of Medicine with a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology in 1996, Mark Slifka became a postdoctoral fellow in the department of neuropharmacology at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla. He came to OHSU as an assistant professor and to ONPRC as an affiliate assistant scientist in 2001 and was promoted to associate professor and associate scientist in 2006. Slifka was promoted to professor in 2011 and to senior scientist in 2013.
Amanna IJ, Raué HP and Slifka MK. (2012) Development of a new H2O2-based vaccine platform. Nat Med. June;18(6):974-9. PMID: 22635006. PMCID: PMC3506259.
Freeman BE, Hammarlund E, Raué HP, Slifka MK. (2012) Regulation of innate CD8+ T-cell activation mediated by cytokines. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. Jun 19;109(25):9971-6. PMID: 22665806. PMCID: PMC3382521.
Amanna IJ, Hammarlund E, Lewis MW, Slifka MK. (2012) Impact of infection or vaccination on pre-existing serological memory. Hum Immunol. 73(11):1082-1086. PMID: 22902392. PMCID: PMC3478407.
Raué HP, Beadling C, Haun J, Slifka MK. (2013) Cytokine-mediated programmed proliferation of virus-specific CD8(+) memory T cells. Immunity. Jan 24;38(1):131-9. PMID: 23260193. PMCID: PMC3557534.
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Alcohol and Its Effects
Definition: Alcohol is a depressant that is absorbed into the bloodstream and then transmitted to virtually every part of the body. The impact alcohol has on a person depends on amount consumed as well as the drinker's sex, body size, and metabolism. Many individuals also believe the type and amount of food in the stomach when drinking impacts the way in which alcohol will effect the drinker. However, the fact is that having food in the stomach slows the absorption into the blood stream a bit but has no impact on overall level of intoxication. Even small amounts of alcohol impact a person's physical coordination, mental alertness, and judgment - which make certain activities, like driving a vehicle, very dangerous. Larger amounts of alcohol have much more serious affects on the body. It causes slurred speech, staggering, reduced reasoning ability, severely reduced reaction time, double vision, mood swings, unconsciousness, and can even cause death.
Anyone who drinks heavily on a regular basis could be likely to develop any of the following:
Types of Drinkers To see if you or someone you know has a drinking problem read the following habits and attitudes that each type of drinker has and identify. Social Drinker:
Problem Drinker:
An Alcoholic:
What is a Drink?
All of these have the same amount of alcohol When You Know You Are Out of Control Falling down a flight of stairs…Going to bed with someone you didn't want to go to bed with…Not being able to remember what you did or where you were…Puking all over yourself or your date or your bathroom…Getting into a fight…Being picked up by the police…Spending too much money on alcohol…Being too hung over to do things you need or were supposed to do… These are all signs that your drinking has gone too far. At this point you may be out of control with your use and you are harming yourself. Think about these consequences and see exactly how far you want to go to "have a good time." Some Tips on Helping Yourself Stick To Your Personal Limits on Drinking
How to Help a Friend with a Drinking Problem
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STARKVILLE, Miss.--Theatre MSU continues its 50th season with a production that is included as one of the university's Black History Month activities sponsored by African American Studies and the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center.
"…And the Rain Came to Mayfield" will be featured Feb. 27-March 1 by the theatre program, part of the university's communication department. The student-acted play begins at 7:30 p.m. each day at the McComas Hall Mainstage. Tickets are $10 for general admission and are available online through the department's website at www.comm.msstate.edu/dept/theatre or may be purchased at the door.
Written by Jason Milligan and directed by Donna Clevinger, the drama takes place in the fall of 1962 in the fictional town of Mayfield, Mississippi. The production finds two young men of different backgrounds discovering they have similar dreams of independence despite their individual and societal struggles.
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The World of Fabio Picchi
When you live in Florence, it is impossible not to know Fabio Picchi. He is the genius behind Cibrèo ristorante, Cibrèo trattoria, Caffè Cibrèo and Il Teatro del Sale. His four eateries are housed on opposite corners of the Sant'Ambrogio food market. It's where Fabio created his own world of simple Italian cuisine. Four different settings each with their own identity, but united by the mind and taste of Picchi.
I've wanted to photograph Caffè Cibrèo for quite some time. It's a poetic place: carved wood paneling, elegant bistro style mirrors, red velvet theater chairs, a retro bar and fresh flowers on the tables. A constant liveliness of people going in and out. The Caffè invites you to enjoy and feel good at any time of the day.
Then there is Picchi's food: delicious, unpretentious, comforting. It's the kind of food you wish your [grand]mother would make. At the Caffè, the plates are accompanied by 'La Teoria' di Fabio: 'gelatina di pomodoro' eaten without bread and only a fork, 'crema di mandorle' with small pieces of organic bread and the 'prosciutto della famiglia' only with your hands. Don't worry, Fabio gives you the instructions before you start.
On the terrace; the right mix of locals and visitors enjoying their Tuscan fare. At my table I enjoy some of my favorites: the 'sformatino di ricotta' accompanied by homemade chicken liver pâté. The main is an aromatic stuffed rabbit. I finish with a fruity raspberry 'crostata' [tart] and a caffe at the bar. At the end, I have a special feeling; it's experiencing something new without the shock. It's fresh but comforting. Fabio Picchi is creating that magic every day.


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text: Bookmarks Bartholin cyst or abscessPrint-Friendly Abscess - Bartholin; Infected Bartholin glandPrevious imageEnlargeCloseNext image / NavigatorBartholin abscess is the buildup of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin glands. These glands are found on each side of the vaginal opening.SwellingSwelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a ...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article I Would Like to Learn About:Expand All Collapse All Causes A Bartholin abscess forms when a small opening (duct) from the gland gets blocked. Fluid in the gland builds up and may become infected. Fluid may build up over many years before an abscess occurs.Often the abscess appears quickly over several days. The area will become very hot and swollen. Activity that puts pressure on the vulva, and walking and sitting, may cause severe pain.AbscessAn abscess is a collection of pus in any part of the body that, in most cases, causes swelling and inflammation around it.Read Article Now Book Mark Article VulvaThe vulva is the external female genitalia. It includes the "lips" or folds of skin (labia), clitoris, and the openings to the urethra and vagina....ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Symptoms A tender lump on either side of the vaginal opening Fever FeverFever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature in response to a disease or illness. A child has a fever when the temperature is at or abov...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Pain with sexual intercourse Exams and Tests The health care provider will do a pelvic exam. The Bartholin gland will be enlarged and tender. A biopsy may be recommended in older women to look for a tumor, although this is very rare.Any vaginal discharge or fluid drainage will be sent to a lab for testing.Vaginal dischargeVaginal discharge refers to secretions from the vagina. The discharge may be:Thick, pasty, or thinClear, cloudy, bloody, white, yellow, or greenOdor...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment SELF-CARE STEPSSoaking in warm water four times a day for several days can ease the discomfort. It can also help the abscess open and drain on its own. However, the opening is often very small and closes quickly. Therefore, the abscess often returns.DRAINAGE OF THE ABSCESSA small surgical cut can completely drain the abscess. This relieves symptoms and provides the fastest recovery. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia in a doctor's office. A catheter (tube) may be inserted and left in place for 4 - 6 weeks to continue to allow draining while the area heals. You should begin soaking in warm water 1 - 2 days afterward. You cannot have sexual intercourse until the catheter is removed. Antibiotics may be prescribed if there is pus or other signs of infection.MARSUPIALIZATIONWomen can also be treated with a minor surgical procedure called marsupialization. The procedure involves creating a small, permanent opening to help the gland drain. The procedure can sometimes be done in the clinic with medicine to numb the area. In other cases it may need to be done in the hospital with general anesthesia so that you are asleep and pain-free. General anesthesiaGeneral anesthesia is a treatment with certain medicines that puts you into a deep sleep so you do not feel pain during surgery. When you receive th...Read Article Now Book Mark Article You should begin soaking in warm water 1 - 2 days afterward. You cannot have sexual intercourse for 4 weeks after surgery. You can use oral pain medicines after the procedure. Your doctor may prescribe narcotic pain medicines if you need them. Your health care provider may recommend that the glands be completely removed if abscesses keep coming back. Outlook (Prognosis) The chance of a full recovery is excellent. The abscesses return in about 1 in 10 cases.It is important to treat any vaginal infection that is diagnosed at the same time as the abscess. When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your health care provider if: You notice a painful, swollen lump on the labia near the vagina opening and it does not improve with 2 - 3 days of home treatment. Pain is severe and interferes with your normal activity. You have one of these cysts and develop a fever higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Related Information SwellingAbscessVulva Open ReferencesReferencesHoltzman LC, Hitti E, Harrow J. Incision and drainage. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2013:chap 37.Eckert LO, Lentz GM. Infections of the lower genital tract: vulva, vagina, cervix, toxic shock syndrome, endometritis, and salpingitis. In: Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, Katz VL, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier; 2012:chap 23.BACK TO TOP Review Date: 6/11/2014 Reviewed By: Cynthia D. White, MD, Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Group Health Cooperative, Bellevue, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. 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Posted by ananymous on 04/06/2014
Went this evening with high expectations having known about the restaurant for years. The appetizer I chose was grilled gem lettuce Cesare salad, not to my liking but decided that I had not ordered well. The server was solicitous and offered a substitute. I asked to try the chicken consumme eagerly looking forward to rich chickeny flavor. It was poor, flavorless watery bland! So disappointed. The hanger steak entree was excellent as were the accompanying pommes boulangere. I can't believe that they can't make a decent consumme. Won't be returning.
Posted by Inna on 08/24/2012
Amazing food at really low prices! Amazing service as well. French food at its best!
Posted by Gramfoodie on 08/01/2012
Went last night. I expected food on par with other culinary school restaurants which are generally off the charts. The food was really average. I wouldn't take a cooking course at this school. Service was poor as well.
Posted by GHJV on 11/21/2011
Visited L'Ecole few days ago...food was excellent , I highly recommend the wine pairing option...Had Charcuterie Plate as appetizer it was incredibly delicious and paired perfectly with Riesling. My girlfriend had the Pork belly, also delicious but onion ring pieces on it were way too salty ( and I love salt)...our Entree was stupendous! we had the duck and lamb both were small portions but incredibly rich so obviously portions will not be huge. We had the chocolate cake w/Ice cream and Cheesecake extremely decadent and delightful..we got a Creme' Brulee on the house since we were celebrating a b'day so that's always great....I will say I was not super impressed with service ( despite the fact that we did get a free desert) ...I felt our waiter could have been more attentive ... they were very courteous when interacting with us but did end up having multiple waiters which was a bit confusing... they were super busy so that may explain the not so wonderful service...overall an excellent experience
Posted by digit51 on 08/26/2010
Took my friend out for her birthday. It was our first time in L'Ecole and we just loved it. We ordered four-course prefix dinner and for the quality of food and such personal service it's definitely the best deal in town. We were really impressed - the place is warm, unpretentious. Will be back for sure.
Posted by Downtowner on 06/04/2010
The $28 prix fixe lunch is one of the best deals in town. The menu is very intersting and varied- the service is charming and warm and the food was absolutely terrific! Not enormous portions-but more than adequate. Lovely garnishes and veggies- super desserts and a wine list that offers options . The comments around the room were basically shock and awe at how great everything tasted. Don't miss it!
Posted by jOANNE on 03/26/2010
It was my bday Fri, and me and my friends had brunch (expecting lunch tho), it was fabolous!! The flavors were intact and distinct, place was immaculately clean, staff were friendly, and these make my dining experience really great, will come back and try lunch this time.


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Taylor Lautner is set to come to Manila in August to promote BENCH. Peep his promotional video for the visit below:
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chanda w. Says:
July 19th, 2013 at 9:32 am
Those pants. Bold colors look so good on him. So he's going to Manilla to support the Bench campaign, lucky fans. That did not sound like him at all, oh well. Excited for him.
Logan Says:
July 19th, 2013 at 11:11 am
@ chanda, I know right that wasn't him talking, well it was, but this was like the 30th take or something.
Lucky fans indeed, hope he has fun over there. I look forward to see him enjoying himself, get some downtime Taylor!
Evelyn Says:
July 19th, 2013 at 12:41 pm
It is his voice, but it was a tape playing, and he was lip-synching.
shipra Says:
July 25th, 2013 at 2:04 am
oh my god u looking so awesome
i wish i can see u in front of me
this is my wish
but i know that is little difficult when u are there and i am in india
but then ve
i love u soo much
ms. glehn Says:
August 15th, 2013 at 8:39 pm
I wish to see him. I am his No.1 fan. No more tickets eh..wish wish wish. welcome to Manila Tay! only in the Philippines. luv luv luv u.


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Rated 2 out of 5 by scootback price change and waterproof tip We replaced the patio set cover purchased 2 years ago with this item as it was no longer water resistant. It is more expensive now than previous and while it has some water resistance, the cover pools water in the areas between the table and chairs. We solved the problem by putting a 10" item in the center of the table before covering it and so the water flows off better. On the price side, we just received this at the same time as a new catalog that dropped the price from $54.99 to $39.95. I'm sure the catalog was already on its way to us when we ordered this on July 8th and should have had the reduction of price. Perhaps one should ask when ordering if the price is being reduced any time soon. July 27, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by CBinOH Keeps things dry, but... This was the first table cover I have ever used. Not sure what I expected, but for the price I expected more. As for moisture, the cover does a good job. In fact, it becomes a big bowl and holds the water on top of the table to a point. On dry days, a good breeze turns the cover into a big baloon capable of moving all 6 chairs and the table across the deck. As the wind picks up to a winter wind (and this is a MILD winter in Ohio) the tie downs start ripping from the edge seams. I have had to remove the cover twice to repair the ties and then put the cover back on the table. Thank goodness we are having 65 degree days and not 25 degree days this year. Never again will I buy a table cover without being able to feel and see it before purchase. This product is unsatisfactory! March 13, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by OceanShopper Its a cover, but... I have covers that I have gotten from other providers in the past, but I have always been happy with my purchases of Improvements merchandise so I decided to purchase this cover from them. The cover is not a heavy weight material and it feels almost felt-like as opposed to the other covers I have which cost approx the same but are a very heavy weight pliable waterproof material. I questioned whether the cover would hold up and I was right to do so. Here we are not even half way through a VERY mild winter and already the cover is torn. By contrast, the covers we have used on our other outdoor furniture for now quite a few years are still going strong and even withstood last winter in New Jersey and several 3'+ snow falls! Bottom line, you pay a pretty high price for a low quality product that doesn't stand up to the job. I am sorry to say, I would not recommend this product. January 23, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by TheHatLady Waste of Money Purchased 2 years ago. This was the worst purchase of my life. Product is simply an overpriced cover.. Wait... - Not even a quality cover. Did not protect furniture from rain - not waterproof. Then, after one winter on our patio furniture, the inferior fabric was dry, cracked, and torn. We live on the central east coast. The covers were purchased to protect our patio furniture during the winter (Nov-March). Waste of Money! September 21, 2013
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Merry Christmas, Texas. Only 1240 shopping days left until 2016 presidential election
Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 308, colloquially called the "Merry Christmas bill," into law last Thursday. The measure will allow students and teachers in Texas to celebrate religious holidays on school property. [Read More]


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Iraq on high alert after deadly bombings
Iraqi security forces were on high alert Thursday after huge twin truck bombs killed 95 people and injured almost 600 in Baghdad's bloodiest day in 18 months. According to AFP, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki late Wednesday vowed to improve the security while Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari stated there had been "serious security breaches."
The blasts took place just minutes apart outside government ministries while a car bombing and spate of mortar attacks added to the carnage in the capital.
Maliki met with his security and intelligence chiefs Wednesday during which a number of "important decisions and fast measures" were adopted to sustain security and stability in Baghdad, his office said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Baghdad military command declared the arrest of 10 officers from the army and police who were responsible for security in the two districts which were attacked.
An Iraqi interior ministry official conveyed 563 people were hurt in the truck bombs, one of which targeted the foreign ministry and the other the nearby finance ministry, across the Tigris river.


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Update: Berkshire Wine & Food Fest moved to 2012
CHATHAM — The Berkshire Wine & Food Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 15, which has been moved to May 5-6, 2012 for "a variety of reasons," according to organizers, will be offering much more than wine sampling even though its key movers and shakers are wineries. The event is put on by the Hudson Berkshire […] [Read More]
Strawberry time on Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail
If you want to get away from the rain this weekend and do something different, you may be in luck. The U.S. Weather Service says the rain will be moving out and the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail members say they will hold a "Strawberry Fields Sip 'n' Savor" event from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. […] [Read More]
Saratoga Winery offers mobile pizzeria again
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room will have its own on-site pizzeria again this summer. Orapello's Wood Fired Pizza is a portable operation owned by Joe Orapello Jr. and his wife, Kim, and boasts a 900° oven on a custom-built trailer. Says Orapello, "Growing up in Upstate New York as part of […] [Read More]
Cooperstown Beverage Trail tour planned
New York's many wine trails get their share of publicity, but sometimes "trails" operate under the radar. The Cooperstown Beverage Trail, for example. The Harmony House Marketplace in Cohoes is sponsoring a trip to the trail members on Sunday, August 22. The trip, which will leave from Harmony House, costs $59 per person. Reservations may […] [Read More]


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Corpus Christi-Nueces County health district can't confirm human West Nile virus case
A Calallen woman was diagnosed with the mosquito-borne illness last month by her doctor
CORPUS CHRISTI - The health district will not confirm a human case of West Nile virus although a Calallen woman was diagnosed with the mosquito-borne illness last month by her doctor.
Blood tests ordered by her doctor in June showed Patsy Salazar, 51, had the virus at some point. However, the health district requires confirmation from a different blood test that shows a more recent infection before announcing a West Nile virus case.
Salazar tested negative on that blood test, which typically returns positive results on infected people within eight days of infection.
Salazar was retested Tuesday. Results should be available in a few days.
The health district requires confirmation from a test that measures antibodies, called IgM antibodies, in blood or spinal fluid which are produced early in infection. In some people infected with West Nile virus, antibodies are present for as long as a year, said Dr. Laura Robinson, zoonosis control veterinarian for the regional health department in Harlingen.
The other test measures antibodies, called IgG, that can stay in an infected person's body for years.
Citing patient privacy laws, health district officials declined to talk specifically about Salazar's case.
However, Robinson said health districts require confirmation from an IgM test because it paints a more recent picture of a patient's infection history.
The IgG test could discover infections from years ago in which patients never had symptoms, which happens sometimes with West Nile virus, she said.
Dr. Frank Martinez, who treated Salazar, said he based his diagnosis on the blood test results and Salazar's symptoms, including a headache, body aches, chills, a persistently high fever and some neurological symptoms, including tremors.
His office provided the test results to the health district, he said.
Annette Rodriguez, director of public health for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, said the district also requires blood test results be confirmed by the state before announcing a West Nile virus case.
Virus symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, swollen lymph glands and occasionally, skin rashes. Severe symptoms can include disorientation, tremors and paralysis.
People older than 50 are more likely to develop serious symptoms of the virus, health district officials said. Those with symptoms should be tested by a doctor.
Salazar said she is frustrated that the health district will not confirm her case.
"This has been a total nightmare for me and for my family," she said.
The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District last reported a human West Nile virus case in 2007 but recently found a pool of infected mosquitoes on the city's Westside during a routine collection.
Spraying started in the area and the health district will continue to monitor mosquito pool samples.
There have been eight cases of the virus in humans statewide this year.
The health district urges residents to drain standing water that can aid mosquito breeding, such as flower pots, bird baths and clogged rain gutters, and to take other precautions, such as using insect repellent with DEET, dressing in long sleeves and long pants when outside and staying indoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
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