text:
Was this the greatest postseason of the wild card era?
Oct 31, 2011, 9:13 AM EDT
Last week Chris Jaffe rated the top postseason series of all time. It proved to be a pretty spiffy and pretty popular post. Today Chris has an update to that, using the same methodology, but attempting to figure out which postseason as a whole was the best of the wild card era.
2011 ranks fifth. At first blush that seems kind of nuts — this was fantastic, right? — but we should all be careful of not falling prey to "the thing that just happened is the BEST OF THOSE THINGS TO EVER HAPPEN" thinking. Fancy pants scientist types chalk up that thinking to something called the serial position effect — recency effect to be specific — but you know what we do with fancy pants scientists types around here.
Good reading even if you don't agree with the rankings.
- phukyouk - Oct 31, 2011 at 9:27 AM
No idea but this was probably one of the 3 greatest comeback in baseball history. I don't know what the other 2 are but if i said greatest EVER i would have been blasted.
- mrfloydpink - Oct 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM
For the title of "greatest postseason ever," it is an 81-way tie between all of the postseasons in which the Yankees did not win the World Series.
- Jonny 5 - Oct 31, 2011 at 9:46 AM
It seemed fated, almost. Didn't it? From the craziness of the Cards getting into the playoffs in the first place, to the nuttiness of the NLDS, the lackluster NLCS, to the rain out which allowed Carp to pitch on 3 days rest in game 7. Almost as if it was a predetermined sequence of events….
(I accidentally posted this on another thread already)
- professorperry - Oct 31, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Let us read from Chronicles:
The Spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite in the midst of the congregation. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where and on whom He listeth. He encouraged them to trust in God. Let the Christian soldier go out against his spiritual enemies, and the God of peace will make him more than a conqueror. Our trials will prove our gain. The advantage will be all our own, but the whole glory must be given to God. (2Ch 20:20-30)
- Old Gator - Oct 31, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Let us read from McCarthy:
The judge placed his hands on the ground. This is my claim, he said. And yet everywhere upon it are pockets of autonomous life. Autonomous. In order for it to be mine nothing must be permitted to occur upon it save by my dispensation….The man who believes that the secrets of the world are forever hidden lives in mystery and fear. Superstition will drag him down. The rain will erode the deeds of his life. But that man who sets himself the task of singling out the thread of order from the tapestry will by the decision alone have taken charge of the world and it is only by such taking charge that he will effect a way to dictate the terms of his own fate….The freedom of birds is an insult to me. I'd have them all in zoos.
Judge Holden, Blood Meridian, 1st Ed., 199.
- 3kittymama - Oct 31, 2011 at 11:10 AM
I am not a National Leage fan as a general rule, simply because I live in an American League city, but have come to appreciate NL teams in the World Series from time to time. That said, I am still not a Cardinals fan, but I have to give them a lot of credit for gutsy play and their never-give-up attitude during Game 6. I really didn't care who won, but was rooting for Texas, since they're an AL team. The first time the Cardinals were one strike away from losing, I nearly turned the TV off and went to bed. I'm glad I didn't. That game was one of the most exciting games I have ever watched, from either league. Ever. That sort of jaw-dropping, rollercoaster game is what I watch baseball to hopefully see. Pitchers' duels bore me spitless. Some may say that I'm not a baseball purist because of that, and that's OK. We all have our baseball preferences. Congratulations, Cards, you earned the title of World Champions!
- cur68 - Oct 31, 2011 at 11:31 AM
It was a good series. Very good, in fact. Enjoyed it immensely. In honor of it, I shall go and have a McCrib over at Scrawny Ronny's today. For some reason a pressed pork sandwich and the baseball post season seem to go together for me this year. I shall also be exploring the possibilities of a neck tat…maybe a couple of musical notes…or maybe an obscure and jagged looking symbol, haven't decided yet…I need to ind the right sort of girl to ask about that one…
Ranked 5th all time did it? Meh. Whatever. We all know that the best was, of course, 1993.
- badmamainphilliesjamas - Oct 31, 2011 at 12:24 PM
We do??
- cur68 - Oct 31, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Yes we do. What do think of the neck tats?
- badmamainphilliesjamas - Oct 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Neck tats and neck beards are never a good idea.
- azvikefan - Oct 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM
2001, no question.
- Old Gator - Oct 31, 2011 at 3:11 PM
This postseason was downgraded by some very dull and lopsided divisional and league series. The tail end of the regular season was spectacular but doesn't figger in in this calculation. The World Series was remarkable through six but ended in one of those clunker games with one team falling asleep at the plate and imploding on the mound, a one-sider that was ecstatic only for the Cardinals fans. Ergo, the markdown.
To invoke an über-cliche of the immortal Stan Lee, Thus has it ever been, thus shall it ever be.
Top Posts
- Not so fast! Dodgers-Marlins trade for Mat Latos "could be falling apart" 52
- The Tigers are going to "reboot;" plan to trade Price and Cespedes 48
- Why do managers wear uniforms anyway? 42
- And That Happened: Tuesday's scores and highlights 51
- Astros "making a strong effort" for Phillies ace Cole Hamels 32
- Angels acquire outfielders David Murphy and David DeJesus 24
- Jenrry Mejia gets 162-game ban for second failed PED test 52
- Nationals, Phillies agree to Jonathan Papelbon trade 65
Most Commented
- The MLBPA is considering withholding cooperation with ESPN, Fox over Colin Cowherd's comments (157)
- The Cubs are in discussions with the Phillies on Cole Hamels (146)
- Colin Cowherd wonders how baseball can be considered "complicated" if Dominicans can understand it (129)
- Major League Baseball rips Colin Cowherd in an official statement (123)
- Settling the Scores: Wednesday's results (106)
- A. Rodriguez (4441)
- C. Hamels (4094)
- J. Cueto (3910)
- M. Trout (3685)
- T. Tulowitzki (3498)
- D. Price (3426)
- C. Gonzalez (3282)
- J. Reyes (3258)
- S. Kazmir (3169)
- M. Conforto (3082)


text:
The AN-VC400 is compatible with the following LG TV series.
- UHD TVs: 2012/2013 84LM9600, LA97, LA96 series
- LED LCD TVs: LN5600, LN5700, LN5710, LN5790, LN5750, LN6150, LA6200, LA6205, LA6970, LA6900, LA7400, LA7900, LM8600 series
- Plasma TVs: PH5700, PH6700 series
- Check the owner manual of your LG TV to ensure compatibility.
Keep in Touch Better
Get the family together and talk to friends and loved ones all from the comfort of your living room. The LG Smart TV Camera is compatible with select 2012 & 2013 LG Smart TVs, please refer to compatibility chart below.
Disclaimer: Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The source code for the Zeus Trojan has reportedly been found on sale online.
According to a blog by Peter Kruse, partner and security specialist at CSIS Security, several individuals have announced that they have access to the Zeus source code in recent weeks and that it is for sale.
"We are currently not able to verify any of these claims, however this particular announcement has a picture attached which might prove that parts of the source code are indeed in the hands of someone using the handle 'IOO'," Kruse wrote.
"Prior to this there were several rumours that the Zeus code was sold to the creator of SpyEye. This is also currently unconfirmed, however what is fact is that someone besides the author of the Zeus has access to the code and this we can document."
Rik Ferguson, director of security research and communications at Trend Micro, was sceptical.
"Some vendors [hackers] are saying that they have this for sale but they are always saying that they have things for sale that they do not have, such as malware, credit card details, credentials and botnets, but it is often not true as they are just interested in stealing money.
"The reality of this is that it is possible but it is not substantiated."
This article originally appeared at scmagazineuk.com
Copyright © SC Magazine, US edition
Processing registration... Please wait.
This process can take up to a minute to complete.
A confirmation email has been sent to your email address - SUPPLIED GOES EMAIL HERE. Please click on the link in the email to verify your email address. You need to verify your email before you can start posting.
If you do not receive your confirmation email within the next few minutes, it may be because the email has been captured by a junk mail filter. Please ensure you add the domain @itnews.com.au to your white-listed senders.


text:
Text Speaker lets you turn texts into audio speeches.
. Have the computer "read aloud ... and make a cursive and professional
Make teaching cursive writing easier and more fun for you.
Make teaching cursive writing easier ... independently at computer stations. Now
This software helps children to master further graphemes.
both class computers and interactive ... use either cursive, pre-cursive or
Dog and Cat return to help children learn the first 19 letters.
use either cursive, pre-cursive or


text:
Designed with the North American market in mind, the Subaru Outback wagon provides many popular SUV traits without the associated drawbacks. Based on Subaru's midsize Legacy, the Outback comes standard with all-wheel drive, a raised suspension for better ground clearance, and special interior and exterior styling details.
There have been four Outback generations. At its debut, the original Subaru Outback was pretty much the only vehicle of its type and was an instant hit with consumers. More recent iterations lost a bit of an edge as other automakers came up with similar crossover wagons and SUVs at the start of the new millennium, but the latest fourth-generation Outback is more like a crossover SUV than ever. New or used, the Outback is a strong contender for shoppers interested in a car that provides plenty of everyday versatility with the type of all-season capability needed for frosty climes.
Current Subaru Outback
The five-passenger Subaru Outback is a tall wagon available in a number of trim levels -- 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 3.6R, 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited -- distinguished by powertrain. The base engine is a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder that makes 170 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. It comes with either a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Also available is 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine good for 256 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque, with a five-speed conventional automatic as the only available transmission.
Even the base Outback comes with roof rails, full power accessories, cruise control, a tilt-telescoping steering column, a height-adjustable driver seat and a CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack. Higher trims add niceties like alloy wheels, foglights, powered and heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, iPod/USB inputs, Bluetooth phone/audio connectivity and a Harman Kardon sound system. There's also an optional voice-activated navigation system.
More so than previous Outbacks, the new model is meant to appeal to more mainstream buyers by being larger on the inside. To this end, while bumper-to-bumper length has shrunk by almost 1 inch, the wheelbase has grown by nearly 3 inches, width by 2 inches and height by 4 inches, enlarging interior space considerably and putting the Outback on par with other midsize crossovers. With the rear seats folded, there are an impressive 71 cubic feet of cargo space available.
In reviews, we've commented favorably about the current Outback's roomier interior. Performance with the base four-cylinder is unremarkable, however; if you want some zip, you'll need to ante up for the 3.6-liter engine. We miss the previous Outback's turbocharged boxer-4, a boon for owners living in mountainous areas. Handling is also unimpressive, as the Outback's elevated ride height and soft suspension tuning do their best to obscure the vehicle's sedan roots. Overall, the latest Outback is a solid choice for utility-minded families, but it's not as enjoyable to drive as previous models.
Used Subaru Outback Models
The current, fourth-generation Subaru Outback was introduced for 2010. There have been no significant changes since then.
The third-generation Outback was produced from 2005-'09. There were several trim levels: base 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5i Limited, 2.5 XT Limited, 3.0 R, 3.0R Limited and 3.0R L.L. Bean Edition.
For power, 2.5i trim levels had a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine that made 170 hp. The XT level upgraded to a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 243 hp. The 3.0 R model came with a 3.0-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder (H6) good for 245 hp. All-wheel drive was standard across the board.
Models with either of the 2.5-liter engines could be equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic was available on 2.5i models, while 2.5 XT models got an optional five-speed auto. The 2.5i Limited models were four-speed automatics only, and the H6 came only with the five-speed automatic.
If you're shopping for a used model of this generation, there are a few items to note. An Outback sedan was offered from 2005-'07. Additionally, all Outbacks prior to the 2008 model year lacked a telescoping steering wheel and auxiliary audio jack. Horsepower figures were lowered for 2007 due to revised SAE standards, but actual performance was not affected. The luxurious L.L. Bean trim levels were discontinued after 2008, replaced by a single 3.0 R Limited model, and stability control also became standard.
In reviews, this third-generation Subaru Outback received praise for its standard all-wheel drive, long list of features, strong turbocharged engine, above-average build quality and balanced ride and handling dynamics. While it didn't quite have the off-road capabilities of a true SUV, it could take on light-duty terrain without complaint. Negatives brought up in reviews typically centered on the vehicle's smallish backseat and the sluggish response from the automatic transmissions.
The second-generation Subaru Outback (2000-'04) was also available as either a sedan or a wagon. In its first year, this model was available in base and Limited trims, and had a 165-hp, 2.5-liter engine. The following year, Subaru introduced the L.L. Bean Edition and the VDC trim levels. These featured the more powerful 212-hp six-cylinder engine.
Compared to the current car, the second-generation Outback is a bit smaller and not quite as refined or capable. Subaru made minor improvements to this generation during the years, but none are significant enough to make any particular model year stand out. In Edmunds.com road tests, reviewers liked its standard all-wheel drive and car-based comfort. Some felt that the four-cylinder models were underpowered, however, and that it was eclipsed by newer competition in its later years.
When the original Subaru Outback model debuted in 1995, it was little more than a trim package on the Legacy wagon. In 1996, the Outback (officially known as the Legacy Outback for this generation) gained its raised suspension, large foglights, SUV design cues and optional 155-hp 2.5-liter engine. Further improvements during successive years included the addition of a leather-lined Limited model, dual sunroofs and powertrain refinements. As the Outback was one of the first crossover wagons to be designed, consumers interested in this type of vehicle from the late 1990s will likely find it to be quite suitable, especially compared to SUVs from the same period.
Read the most recent 2016 Subaru Outback review.
If you are looking for older years, visit our used Subaru Outback page.


text:
Spaghetti Squash Stir Fry
Squash and Pork Ragout
Summer Squash and String Bean Salad with Chickpeas
Easy Butternut Squash Gnocci
Roast Butternut Ravioli with Cinnamon, Onion, Rosemary Infused Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese
Butternut Squash Falafel
Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto
Sunshine Squash Soup
Pattipan Squash Recipe Ideas
Soup with a Thai Coconut Twist
Squashy Green Stir-fry
Sizzled Squash Risotto
Souper Pumpkin Soup
print page
Preheat oven to 190°C/ 375°F/ Gas Mark 5. Pierce the spaghetti squash with a fork a few times before baking until slightly tender. When the spaghetti squash is done, cut it in half, remove the seeds and inner fibres. Use a fork to remove meat from squash, which will come out in strings. Heat the oil in a large pan (or better still, a wok) and lightly stir-fry the mushrooms, courgette and peppers until soft with half of the sherry. Add the spaghetti strings to the stir-fry with the rest of the sherry and cook until done.
back to top
Preheat oven to 180°C/ 350°F/ Gas Mark 4. Arrange squash skin side up in baking pan. Add water just to cover bottom of pan. Cover and bake 50-60 minutes, until squash is tender and cooked throughout. Remove from oven and cool. Peel and cut into bite-size cubes. Meanwhile, toast cumin seed in a heavy non-stick pan over medium high heat about 3 minutes, shaking pan constantly until fragrant. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and process to a powder. Heat a heavy large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Cook chorizo 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until browned and cooked through . Using a slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to a bowl and set aside. Discard all but 2-Tbs. drippings. Heat reserved drippings in same Dutch oven over medium high heat. Toss pork with flour. Shake off excess and cook 3-4 minutes, in batches if necessary, turning occasionally until browned all over. Transfer to a platter. Stir in onion, garlic, oregano and cumin and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is soft. Return pork to Dutch oven. Stir in water, bay leaves and bell peppers. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer 1 to 1-1/4 hours, until pork is tender, occasionally skimming foam from surface. Stir in squash, chorizo, hominy, jalapeño and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 5 minutes until hot. Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
This appealing mix of steamed vegetables and chickpeas is adapted from a classic southwestern recipe.
Scrub the squashes, cut them in half lengthwise, and slice them 1/4 inch thick. Steam them until they are tender-crisp. At the same time, steam the cut string beans separately until tender-crisp. Once done, rinse the vegetables immediately under cold water and allow to drain for a few minutes in a colander. Combine the squash and string beans in a large serving bowl along with all the remaining ingredients except the lettuce. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for several hours. Stir occasionally to distribute the marinade. Arrange each serving on 2 or 3 lettuce leaves.
Cut the squash and potato into small cubes and steam gently over simmering water until tender. Once cooked, mash together in a clean pan. Place over a low heat for a few seconds to 'dry out'. Transfer to a bowl and allow cooling.Work in the egg yolk, flour, 1/2tsp salt and pepper slowly. Mix together to form a sticky dough. Spoon the gnocchi mixture into a piping bag (like the one you might use for icing) and fit it with a large plain nozzle. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. When the water reaches a rolling boil, cook the gnocchi in batches. Pipe about 12 bits of the mixture into the water, cutting them from the end of the nozzle with a sharp knife. Once the water returns to the boil simmer for around 11/2 minutes until the gnocchi start to soften around the edges. Remove and then cook the next batch in the same fashion.Next melt some butter in a frying pan, add the sage leaves and fry gently until the butter turns golden. Immediately add the gnocchi and stir over a low heat for around 30 seconds making sure all the gnocchi is covered in the sage mixture. Serve immediately on bowls and sprinkle generously with Parmesan shavings.
Serves 6
Preheat oven to 190°C/ 375°F/ Gas Mark 5.
Cut the squash into 3cm-thick wedges. Remove the seeds and the peel. Peel and quarter the onions. Arrange the squash and onions in a large baking dish. Season, place the cinnamon sticks among the vegetables and arrange the thyme over the top.
Heat the stock in a saucepan until just about to boil. Pour it over the contents of the dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until the squash is soft, the stock is almost completely absorbed and the onions are tender and translucent. Once cooked, remove cinnamon and thyme and puree squash and onions in a food processor until fairly smooth. It doesn't have to be silky smooth as a bit of texture in the ravioli is no bad thing!
Warm the olive oil in a wide-based sauce pan. Once warm, but not sizzling – you need a medium-to-low heat for this – add your rosemary. Turn the heat down to the lowest setting and cook for 2 minutes. Then, turn the heat off and let infuse for 10-15 minutes more. The rosemary should look resonably fresh still, not sizzled and fried. Remove the rosemary and set the oil aside.
To prep the Parmesan, get a vegetable peeler out and cut shard of the cheese off applying the peeler to the cheese as if you were peeling a carrot. You want fairly long, thin shards of Parmesan. Cover and set aside.
Sift the flour and salt. Make well in the centre.
Break eggs in the centre. Add oil and water. Mix using your hands until
you have a soft dough - add drops of water if it's too dry. Knead on a floured
surface for 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Quarter the dough. Roll
on a floured surface until 1/2cm thick. Cut into 3cm diameter rounds using
a glass or jar as a cutter.
Then, roll each round as thin as you can get it. Pair the circles. Brush
one half with water. Add 1tsp of filling. Top and seal, patting sides down
and drawing out any air pockets. Re-cut ravioli using the same glass/jar
- this will tidy the edges. Dust with flour.
Place on a baking sheet, cover with a dry cloth.
Continue with remaining dough. Bring a very large pot of salted water to
the boil. Cook in batches of 6 for 3-5 minutes - until glossy and cooked
through. Use slotted spoon to remove from pan, place in a colander, drizzle
with oil, plate and top with cheese.
Ok, we've had carrot, beetroot and aubergine falafel. Here's the autumn version: little butternut and chickpea fritters. They're delicious with a spicy (think cinnamon, cloves, paprika and ground cumin) yogurt dip! Makes 18 falafel.
Preheat oven to 200°C/ 390°F/ Gas Mark 6. Cut the squash into 2-3cm chunks. Place in a roasting tin with the oil, cumin, salt and pepper Toss to combine. Cook for 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the squash is tender. Leave to cool. When cool, place in a food processor with any juices. Add all the remaining ingredients other than the flour, and blitz to make a rough paste. Season to taste.
with dampened hands, shape a tablespoon of the mixture at a time into a ball, then flatten slightly. Dip into the flour. Place on a plate lined with baking parchment. Cover and freeze for about 30 minutes – or simply chill for 2 hours or overnight (storing it in an airtight plastic container.)
Warm a large frying pan. Add a drop of olive oil and cook four to five falafel at a time, for about 3-5 minutes, on each side.
Serves 4
Heat olive oil in a wide pan. Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in risotto rice and turn in the oil until all the grains are coated and you hear them crackle and pop a bit, about 2 minutes.
Stir in butternut squash cubes and thoroughly mix in with the rice. Add 200ml dry white wine and let it bubble up until it's fully absorbed into the rice. Add 1 litre hot vegetable stock a quarter at a time, adding each quarter only after the previous stock has been absorbed by the rice.
Meanwhile, place 8 of the sage leaves of top of each other, all stacked up, roll them horizontally so it's like you have a long, thin sage cigarette. Then, slice the sage into very thin slivers. Set aside. In a small frying pan, melt the butter and then fry the remaining sage leaves until just crispy on each side. Set on a wooden cutting board to dry and crisp up, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
When the rice is tender and the stock absorbed, stir in chopped sage until thoroughly mixed. Then, fold in the mascarpone and half of the Parmesan, spoon onto plates and top with the remaining cheese and then garnish each with one of the fried sage leaves.
You can take two routes here – the easy peel and chop method, where you just cook, blitz, warm and eat. Or, you can go a bit grander and scoop all the flesh out and use the squash shell as a bowl. It takes elbow grease but it's well worth the effort! Serves 2 as a main, 4 as a starter.
If you want the easy route, just peel slice and then chop the squash flesh (remove seeds and membranes) quite finely – into 1cm thick shards or squares. To serve the soup from the squash, cut a lid off and keep it. Remove seeds and fibres. Scrape out flesh with knife and spoon ‐ leave 1‐2cm thickness in the wall or you'll puncture it. Chop flesh as above. Melt butter in large pan. Add onion; slowly cook for 15 minutes. Add squash and the spices (bar salt and pepper). Sweat squash with onions on a low heat for quite some time ‐ between 30 and 40 minutes ‐ until it's quite soft ‐ add a splash of stock if you fear the squash is getting too dry. Once tender, tip in all of the stock; simmer a moment, then puree until smooth. Pass soup through a sieve for a really smooth texture ‐ it's a pain but well worth it. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. When ready to serve, splash in the sherry, pour the soup into the hallowed squash (or just heat in a pan if you didn't bother with the hollowing malarkey!) and bake (lid off but warming in the oven next to the squash) at 170C for 30 minutes, or until the soup is warmed through.
Pattipan Cinnamon, Chilli and Butter Rub
Preheat oven to 180°C. Place a lump of butter in a bowl. Dust over a pinch of ground cinnamon and chilli powder. Give it a good mix. Cut your pattipan into wedges or hunks. Rub the butter into the pieces. Tumble into a roasting dish. Pop in the oven for 20-30 mins, until just golden. A great side dish with fish, or fold into couscous. Add rocket and Feta.
Pattipan and Lamb Skewers
Place a finely chopped garlic clove, a splash of olive oil, a pinch of ground cumin, sea salt and pepper into a large bowl. Cut your pattipan into 2-3cm hunks. Add to the bowl, along with diced lamb (use cherry tomatoes instead or in addition, if you like). Fold through the oil to coat well. String onto skewers. Grill for 5-7 mins on each side, or until nicely coloured.
Lemony Pattipan and Potato Sauté
Scrub your potatoes clean. Slice into 1cm thick rounds. Quarter your pattipan. Trim off the stem. Cut it into similar 1cm slices. Place a large frying pan over a high heat. Add a splash of olive oil. Layer the potato slices in a single layer (they can overlap a bit). Season well. Lower the heat and let the potatoes sizzle for 5 mins or so. Turn them over. Cook for a further 5 mins. Once they're soft, raise the heat and sauté until they start to brown a bit. Add the pattipan slices. Gratesome lemon zest over, add a good squeeze of lemon juice, another glug of oil and some seasoning. Cook until pattipan is tender and starting to colour. Finish with a handful of chopped basil, mint or parsley. A delicious side for meat or fish. Or, top with rocket leaves, grated parmesan and/or toasted nuts to turn it into a meat-free main.
This is a really simple way of adding an Asian twist to your soup repertoire, and you can do it with a number of veggies. It works especially well with upcoming autumn squashes and winter roots.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes
Serves 4
Finely chop your onion or leek. Add a splash of oil to a deep pan or pot. Add the onion/leek and cook gently until softened, 5-10 minutes. Chop your carrots or squash into smallish pieces (the smaller you cut them the faster they'll cook). Add them to the onion/leek. Pop a lid on and cook over medium-low heat until very tender, about 20 minutes. Take the lid off. Add a splash of oil. Fold the ginger and chilli through. Let it sizzle for a moment. Squeeze in the juice from the limes. Add the stock and let it bubble up for a few minutes. Fold in the coconut milk. Warm through. Add a handful of coriander and blend everything together until smooth. Taste. Season, as needed. Pass through a sieve to make the soup even smoother, if you fancy. Garnish with a bit more coriander or some chopped spring onions and serve. Delicious.
You can stir-fry just about anything ('k, maybe not cornflakes). So think inside the box and sizzle that autumn veg.
Serves 2
Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the leek or onion. Sauté for a few mins.
Add garlic, ginger and chilli. Cook for a minute. Add squash and a pinch of salt. Sauté till squash is just tender.
Toss in your greens. Add a bit of lemon or lime juice. Taste a leaf and add more seasoning and a dash of soy or balsamic, if needed.
To peel or not to peel?
Some squashes have thin skin which you can eat. It's yummy. Cut your squash in half, (makes it easier to peel, if needed), have a look. If the skin looks thick upon cutting, don't eat it.
Some like it hot
Cooking with chillies. If you like it not too hot, use larger chillies, removing the seeds and membrane.
If you like medium hotness, use all of a larger chilli.
If you like it hot hot, use small chillies.
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 30–40 mins
Serves 4
This has got to be the easiest way to make soup. All you do is roughly chop the ingredients and shove them in the oven (preferably on a roasting tray). Let time do its magic, sweetening and softening the ingredients. Blend. Season. Done.


text:
Introduction to Microbiology
- Microbiology is the discipline of science which deals with the study of It organisms that require magnification to be observed (>.1mm)
- Microbiology extends to all phases of biology and is the central point of the contemporary fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering.
- Microbiology employs techniques such as (1) sterilization (2) the use of culture media – that necessary for isolation and growth of microorganism.
What are microorganisms?
- They are generally smaller than human eye can detect and belong to each of
the five kingdoms:
Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
Microbiologist primarily study the first three kingdoms
- The subjects of microbiology bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa which are cells and viruses which are not cells.
- The majority of microbes exist as single cells or clusters of single cells; however some are multi-cellular existing as filamentous multicells. These organisms are not as complex as animals and plants.
Two Basic Types of Microoganisms:
- Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
- Pro (before) caryos (nucleus)
- Eu (true) caryos (nucleus)
Prokaryotes include the bacteria and cyanobacteria which were formerly classified as blue-green algae.
- They possess a simple architecture that does not contain sub-cellular organelles.
- The typical size of a prokaryote is about 1um diameter.
Eukaryotic organism possess a complex cellular structure.
- Contain membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria, lysosomes, endoplasmic reticulum and golgi bodies.
Protists are like single-celled animals. The most common organisms within this group are the algae.
- Algae are a diverse group of microortganism that range in size from microscopic single cells to very large, macroscopic seaweeds and fresh wate filaments.
- Algae are plant-like in that they contain chlorophyll and are capable of converting light to energy through photosynthesis.
- Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms.
- They are not photosynthetic and include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.
- Represent a unique class of microbes
- They are considered neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic.
- They are not even considered CELLS.
- They are informational parasites, a piece of bad news wrapped up in a protein.
- They are only considered to be "alive" when they are inside another living cell
- They are described in terms of their transmissible state as a virus particle.
- Viruses exit for every group of organism known (including bacteria) and they are typically less than 0.2 um in diameter.
The existence of microorganisms and their relationship to disease was suspected, long
before they could actually be seen, but real physical evidence was not available until the
invention of the microscope.
In 1546 GIROLAMO FRACASTORO (1478-1553) published
De Contagione Et Contagiosis Morbis Et Eorum Curatione
" On contagion, contagious disease and their cure"
In this document he suggested that Disease was caused by invisible creatures, which
could placed into three categories
I Those that infect by contact
II Those that infect by contact and Fomites
He defined fomites as things such as clothes , linens etc. which were not themselves corrupt but could foster the essential seeds of contagion and thus cause contagion.
III Those that act not only by contact , fomites, but could also be transmitted to a distance
[Fracastoro's descriptions are remarkably accurate]
Development of microscopy began with early studies of the properties of light and how it
can be manipulated with lenses.
circa 1600, Hans and Zaccharias Janssen (father and son): invention of the compound
microscope using crude convex lenses
Willebrord Snell in 1621 discovered the law of refraction, resulting in improvements in
lens grinding techniques.
In 1665 Robert Hooke made the first microscopic examination of cells in tissue, and
published the first description of the fruiting structures of molds.
In 1666, Isaac Newton discovered the light spectrum.
In 1673 Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered microorganisms, which he called
Ø Leeuwenhoek's microscopes were able to achieve 50-300X magnification, which enabled him to visualize a variety of bacteria and protozoa
Ø He communicated his findings to the Royal Society, but kept his techniques for grinding lenses and making observations a secret. Consequently his contemporaries had a very difficult time repeating his results.
The Issue of Spontaneous generation
Spontaneous generation refers to the ancient belief that living organisms could arise
spontaneously from nonliving matter. Ironically, this philosophy was based on direct
observation rather than superstition .
flies and maggots from decaying meat
eels and frogs from mud
mice from rotting grain.
The Greek philosopher Aristotle believed insects and other small animals had to arise
from spontaneous generation because he was unable to observe organs (including
reproductive organs)
This belief prevailed until 1665, when Francesco Redi, an Italian physician, attempted
to address the question of Spontaneous Generation experimentally.
He made careful observations of fly eggs and maggots in decaying meat. Concluded
spontaneous generation was not occurring.
Decaying Meat Experiment
Placed meat in three different containers:
1) Uncovered Meat
2) Meat covered with paper
3) Meat covered with a fine gauze that excluded flies
- Flies laid eggs on the uncovered meat and maggots developed
- The other two pieces of meat did not produce maggots spontaneously.
Ø But flies were attracted to gauze-covered container and laid their eggs on the gauze.
Ø These eggs produced maggots
Ø Thus the generation of maggots by decaying meat resulted from the presence of fly eggs.
Ø MEAT did not spontaneously generate maggots as previously believed.
As a result of Redi's experiments, spontaneous generation was discredited for larger
forms of life in favor of the theory of biogenesis (Life from Life)
Nevertheless, spontaneous generation was still believed to hold true for the newly
discovered microorganisms, primarily because they were considered to be too simple to
reproduce themselves
Moreover, There were numerous technical difficulties associated with setting up
experiments to disprove spontaneous generation.
Scientists at this time often cited the following observations as proof of spontaneous
Ø Boiled extracts of hay or meat(infusions) would eventually give rise to microbial growth after sitting for a while.
John Needham and Compte de Buffon (1749) conducted experiments that defended
spontaneous generation
Ø They boiled mutton broth and tightly capped the flasks, eventually the broth became cloudy with "infusoria"
Ø They believed that organic matter, in this case the mutton, contained a life force that could confer life on non living matter
Lazzaro Spallanzani (1776) challenged Needhams results. He showed that prolonged
heating prevented the appearance of microorganisms, and that the amount of heating
required to prevent growth was highly variable.
Ø Spallanzani also used sealed flasks to exclude the air, which he thought was carrying contaminating microorganisms into the infusion.
Ø There were considerable problems with these Spallanzani's experiments
Ø Other researchers were not as meticulous, thus his results were not as reproducible.
Ø His critics argued that a component of the air was required for spontaneous generation to occur, and he essentially removed air from the system.
Ø His critics also claimed that prolonged heating destroyed a component in the infusion that was required for spontaneous generation to occur.
Ø Each of these are valid arguments that needed to be addressed.
In 1861, Louis Pasteur devised an experiment that would settle the controversy.
Pasteur first filtered air through cotton and found a particulate matter that resembled plant
If the cotton was placed into a "sterile" medium, growth occurred
He then demonstrated that swan-necked flasks containing a nutrient broth that had
previously been heated would remain sterile, even with open necks.
Ø He placed nutrients solutions in flasks
Ø Heated their necks in a flame
Ø Drew them out into a variety of curves, while keeping the ends of the necks open to the atmosphere.
Ø Boiled the Solution for a few minutes and allowed them to cool.
Ø No growth took place
Pasteur concluded that the contaminating particles in the air were trapped on the walls
(necks) of the curved irregular flasks.
Ø If the necks were broken, growth occurred.
Ø In 1877, John Tyndall, demonstrated that dust did carry germs and that if dust was absent, broth remained sterile even if directly exposed to air. Providing the final blow to spontaneous generation.
Pasteur believed that discoveries of science should have practical applications.
In 1866 he responded to a friends request to help determine why some of the local wines
were turning sour.
Ø Pasteur used his microscope to observe both normal and sour wines.
Ø In each case he consistently observed large numbers of oval microscopic bodies (yeasts).
Ø He mixed grape juice + Yeast in a flask
Ø Plugged flask
Ø No fermentation occurred
Ø Added back the yeast
Ø Fermentation occurred
Fermentation is defined as: decomposition of plant and animal tissues (carbohydrates)
into alcohols and organic acids.
Ø He concluded that the yeast cells were necessary for the fermentation product
Ø He also noted that the sour wines differed from the normal wines in that they were
heavily laden with microscopic rod shaped organisms (bacilli)
Ø He hypothesized that if the bacteria were removed, the wine would not sour
Grape + Bact+ Yeast
Ø These experiments indicated that bacteria were the agents of chemical change
I should also point out that in 1887, Eduard Buchner demonstrated that soluble extracts of
the yeast cells were able to produce the same fermentation reactions. This was the first
experimental proof that enzymes were the catalysts of the fermentation reactions
Pasteur's experiments forced physicians to reevaluate their opinions regarding the role of
microorganisms in disease.
Many physicians had long noted the presence of bacteria in the blood and wounds (Pus)
of dead patients and animals.
The standard dogma was that the bacteria were an effect of the disease (produced by the
disease) NOT the cause of it.
Pasteur showed that bacteria were the cause of chemical reactions, might they also be
the cause of disease?
The Germ Theory of disease
Ancients believed that disease was the result of a divine punishment
Hippocrates (ca. 390 BC) believed that disease was a natural phenomenon, caused by
inhaling bad air that was polluted with bad vapors or (miasms)
The Italian physician Girolamo Fracastoro proposed his theory of contagions.
Several scientists and philosophers had begun to speculate that these vapors, fomites, and
contagions might in fact be microorganisms, however there was never any experimental
evidence available to support these theories.
In 1836 Agostino Bassi was the first to show that microbes were the cause of disease
when he demonstrated that a silkworm disease was caused by a fungus.
In 1845, M. J. Berkely demonstrated that the great Potato Blight in Ireland was caused
by a fungus (Phytopthora infestans).
In spite of these observations, most physicians remained skeptical that human diseases were caused by microorganisms.
In 1943 Oliver Wendall Holmes published a paper on Puerpeal (PURE-PER-AL) sepsis which afflicted mothers during childbirth. Holmes reported that it was much safer to deliver a baby at home than in a hospital... where physician-handling contribute to the disease.
1845, Ignaz Semmelweiss was rediculed for insisting that physicians wash their hands before working with pregnant women.
Ø The residents frequently handled cadavers ion the morgue before coming to the maternity ward.
Ø Semmelweiss conducted experiments that hand washing would reduce the incidence of disease from 30% to less than 3%.
Ø Physicians still refused to wash their hands and admit that they were unclean
Impressed with Pasteur's studies on the involvement of microorganisms in fermentation, 1867 Joseph Lister demonstrated that boiling instruments and applying carbolic acid to dressings that covered wounds dramatically reduce the incidence of disease following surgery.
Ø Developed a system of antiseptic surgery designed to prevent microorganisms from entering the wounds.
Ø Instruments were heat sterilized (boiled)
Ø Phenol was used on surgical dressing and at time sprayed over the surgical area.
Ø This approach transformed surgery
NOW, Robert Koch demonstrated the first direct role of a bacterium in disease
In 1872 Koch began his work on the disease called anthrax, which is a devastating disease that affects cattle, often wiping out entire herds.
Anthrax is common disease but can also be transmitted to humans.
Ø In most common form of the disease, B. anthracis enters the body through skin abrasions,
Ø gets into the bloodstream,
Ø causes septicemia and death.
Koch established that a specific bacterium, Bacillus anthracis was the cause of the disease in mammals.
In 1881 Koch proposed 4 postulates that could be used to prove whether or not an
infectious agent is the cause of a disease.
I The causative agent must be present in every case of the disease and absent in healthy animals
II The agent of disease can be isolated from the diseased animal and can be grown in pure culture (A population of one organism)
III The disease can be reproduced by inoculating a portion of the pure culture into healthy animals
IV The agent of disease can be re-isolated from the infected animal
Ø Koch's proof that Bacillus anthracis caused anthrax was independently confirmed by Pasteur and his coworkers. They discovered that after burial of dead animals, anthrax spores survived and were brought to the surface by earthworms. Healthy animals then ingested the spores and became ill.
During the next thirty years 1880-1910 intense there was an competition between French and German bacteriologists as each country raced to identify as many causative agents of disease as possible.
This period of time is refereed to as the Golden Age of Microbiology and the level of competition was analogous to the space race between the US and USSR
Ø Example of the modern relevance of Koch's postulates: Peter Duesberg's hypothesis that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) does not cause AIDS.
Ø Many bacterial agents of major human diseases were identified, and public health measures for disease prevention were devised and instituted.
Ø One important example: Koch's discovery of the tubercule bacillus (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) in 1882.
The advances made during the golden age would not have been possible without advances in cultivation techniques as well
Gelatin was routinely used as a solidifying agent for microbiological medium
Its use had numerous problems
Ø It would liquefy at high temperature
Ø It was often degraded by some bacteria
Fannie Hesse, the wife of one of Kochs Assistants Walter Hesse, suggested that they use Agar in place of gelatin
Ø Agar melts at 100˚ C , and would allow them to incubate cultures at body temperature (37 deg C)
Ø Agar is not attacked by bacteria
Richard Petri, also an associate of Koch developed the petri dish, which allowed
isolation of pure cultures.
Koch also developed media that was suitable for growing bacteria isolated from the
human body, many of which are still in use today
Immunological Studies
During this golden age, advances were also made in discovering how animals resisted
During their studies on chicken cholera, Pasteur and Roux:
Ø Inadvertently discovered that prolonged incubation and subculture would attenuate the virulence of bacteria.
Ø Attenuate: that is they would lose the ability to cause disease
If you injected the bacteria back into the animals they would not get sick, Moreover, they developed the ability to resist disease when challenged with a virulent organism
Ø Pasteur used this technique of attenuation to develop vaccines for Anthrax, Tetanus, and Rabies.
Shibasaburo (SHE BASA BURRO) Kitasato found that injecting inactivated diptheria toxin into rabbits would cause them to produce a substance that would inactivate the toxin and protect against the disease.
This work with "Anti toxins" offered proof that there were soluble substances in the blood that were responsible for immunity (Antibodies) – humoral immunity.
Eli Metchnikoff demonstrated that elements of the blood itself, leukocytes, was important to immunity (cellular immunity).
Ø He discovered that some cells were capable of engulfing disease causing bacteria. He called these leukocytes, Phagocytes (EATING/CELLS) and the engulfing process Phagocytosis.
Advances in the field of microbiology have continued into the 20th century, and progress has been made at an incredible rate
Some of the more notable advances which will be covered in detail later this semester are
Ø discovery of antibiotics
Ø immunology and cancer research
Ø molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology
Why is it important to study microorganisms?
Abundance Negative impact on humans Positive impact on Humans
Disease Biodegradation
Food Spoilage Food Production
Biodegradation Food Source
Element Recycling
Production of Industrial
Medical Products
Microorganisms (GEMs)
Ø Microbes are ubiquitous and prolific in the world around us.
Ø They inhabit the air we breath, the food and water that we eat and drink, the ground that we walk on, and our bodies!
Ø The surface of our skin contains over 2 million (2 X 106) microbes per square inch.
Ø A single gram of fecal material, contains over 100 billion (1 X 1011) bacteria
Ø A human being consists of approx. 100 trillion (1 X 1014) cells. Of that number only 10% are mammalian in origin. The remaining 90% are microbes and together weighg about one-quarter of a pound.
Ø Microbes are most common in soils, especially where there is a potential source of food.
Ø On average, one gram of soil harbors more than 10 million microbes (1 X 107)
Ø And when we count the number of microorganisms in the air that we breath, we find that it contains 50-100 microbes per cubic foot
Ø Microbes have developed some extraordinary survival adaptations that enable them to exist in a wide range of environments..
Ø Many microorganisms form cysts or spores, when the food or water source disappears.
Ø The organisms can exist in this dormant state for years until the environment becomes more favorable
Ø As the nutrient source becomes more abundant, the spores can revive and develop into viable organisms.
Ø Archaeologists found, and successfully revived spores that that were dormant for thousands of years in sealed amphoras on greek shipwrecks.
Ø A couple of years ago,Cano et al reported that their laboratory successfully revived and cultivated spores contained in fossilized amber (Jurassic Bacteria).
In spite of their abundance, microorganisms are most noted for their negative impact on the human lifestyle.
In fact when microbes are most commonly associated with their ability to cause disease.
Disease is not the only way in which microbes have a negative impact on humans.
They can also profoundly affect our lives through food spoilage and Biodegradation.
We have all, at one time or another encountered:
(a) Bread mold
(b) Soft rot of fruits and vegetables
(c) Soured milk
(d) Canned food spoilage (botulism)
(e) Putrefied meat
Examples of Biodegradation
(a) Wood rot, rubber, paint, metal, cloth, etc.
There is not a single compound made by man which cannot be destroyed by a microorganism
(b) Example:
book covers have to be varnished in a humid climate.
Believe it or not, Microbes can also have a Positive Impact on humans
Reference: National Geographic, August 1993, pp. 36-61.
Microbe mediated Biodegradation can be used to clean-up the environment
Ø Many fungi and genetically engineered bacteria can be used to effect a gradual breakdown of most toxic wastes, oil spills, pesticides, detergents, and other environmental pollutants.
Ø Microbes are a critical componemt of modern sewage treatment processes.
Ø If it weren't for microorganisms we would all be rotting in our own waste products
Food Production
Microbes can also be utilized in the production of Food
Ø Fraternity parties just wouldn't be the same without the fermentative metabolism of the various fungi used to make Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and liquors)
Ø Microbes are also responsible for Dairy products such as cheese, butter, and yogurt
Ø Yeast is used as a leavening agent for making bread
Ø And microbial fermentation reactions are also used to produce Vinegar
In some cases Microorganisms themselves, can be used as a food source
Ø Single-cell protein used as cattle feed (Pruteen)
Ø Spirulina (a bacterium) eaten as a health food.
Reference: Microbiological Reviews 47: 551-578 (1983).
Microbes are critical to Element recycling in the environment : the carbon, nitrogen,
and sulfur cycles.
And Microorganisms are used in the production of numerous industrial and medical
(a) Organic solvents (acetone, toluene)
(b) Vitamins
(c) Antibiotics
(d) Vaccines
(e) Even plastics!
* Genetically-engineered microorganisms can be used as biological factories to produce a wide array of biomedical reagents and as a source for useful genes (i.e. for gene therapy)
In Summary
Over 90% of all known species of microorganisms are either neutral or beneficial to human beings. Less than 10% are harmful in some way.
Microbes do what they do independent of human values.
They are "good" or "bad" depending upon how we choose to see them.
One important goal of microbiology is to better understand the activities of these organisms so that we can minimize what we consider to be their harmful effects and maximize their beneficial effects.
Questions we will address in this course
(1) What are microorganisms?
(2) Where are they found?
(3) How do we identify them?
(4) What activities do they have?
(5) How do they affect us?
(6) How can we control them?


text:
Updated 04/10/2014
This museum traces the history of Opelousas from prehistoric times to the present. There's an exhibit on the town's brief stint as state capital, during the Civil War, and a collection of more than 400 dolls. The museum is also home to the Louisiana Video Library and the Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival archives, and rotates exhibits of artists every three months.
315 N. Main St., Opelousas, Louisiana, 70570, United States
Sight Details:
Updated 04/10/2014
No Thanks


text:
Click to expand
What do you think? Give us your opinion. Anonymous comments allowed.
Reply+7#183 - cshp (04/23/2013) [-]
MFW Cool cosplays
#261 to #183 - taintedangel (04/24/2013) [-]
Sazh Katzroy (ff13)?
Barrett (ff7)?
Drebin (MGS4)?
Raven (Tekken)?
Gannondorf (LoZ)?
Barrett (ff7)?
Drebin (MGS4)?
Raven (Tekken)?
Gannondorf (LoZ)?
#259 to #183 - shazmothree (04/24/2013) [-]
Just bring a curved sword
#241 to #183 - bobbybeats (04/24/2013) [-]
Barrett from ffvii. If I was black I would cosplay as him.
Reply+1#234 to #183 - angelmatvey (04/24/2013) [-]
I generally don't care about a person's skin color or body type as long as their cosplay is cool (unless it's really ridiculous, no obese person should cosplay). But if you're still worried, you could either choose a character with a helmet/mask or different-colored skin like the guy below said.
Reply-1#256 to #234 - capslockrage ONLINE (04/24/2013) [-]
I don't really care if obese people cosplay, it's not hurting me and they shouldn't be not included just because of their body type.
#212 to #183 - goonmcnasty (04/23/2013) [-]
Same. There is a lack of us in leading acting/film/tv roles. However, there is too many of us in professional sport, we are brilliant at it. Simple facts.
#194 to #183 - harryblazer (04/23/2013) [-]
rob everyone
#199 to #198 - harryblazer (04/23/2013) [-]


text:
Item: ICY004
If you are dissatisfied for any reason, we'll give you a full refund and pay return shipping. Lee Swanson, President of Swanson Health Products
|Active ingredient
|Menthol 10%
|Topical Analgesic
|Methyl salicylate 30%
|Topical Analgesic
temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:
For External Use Only
Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use.
When using this product
Stop use and ask a doctor if
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, seed medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
adults and children over 12 years:
Carbomer, Cetyl Esters, Emulsifying Wax, Oleth 3 Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Water
Look here for an easy way to
navigate to your previously
viewed products.


text:
School of Education
Wecome from the Dean
Education programs are the heart and the heritage of Millersville University. The small institute founded in 1855, the first to prepare Pennsylvania's teachers, has become Millersville University, and the College of Education and Human Services houses today's dynamic programs.
Today the College of Education and Human Services offers multiple programs in five departments not only in teacher preparation and in the preparation of other school personnel, but in other critical needs disciplines as well. Three departments are devoted primarily to the preparation of teachers, and we are proud that one in every three students on campus is enrolled in a teacher preparation program. Their studies focus on young student learning in the classroom as the most important element of our future. We concentrate on building learning communities of inquiry and action demonstrating best practice and focusing on students.
Our school also offers an exemplary Department of Psychology that provides undergraduate and graduate programs and the opportunity for student to conduct research working side-by-side with dedicated faculty. The Department of Industry and Technology prepares students for business and industry as well as for teaching. This department works collaboratively with our community encouraging productive internships and cooperative work assignments that benefit our students. Finally, the Department of Wellness and Sport Sciences provides courses for every student who attends Millersville University. It is also widely known for its coaching minor and excellent graduate sports management program, the only one of its kind in central Pennsylvania.
The College of Education and Human Services also proudly serves as the home for the largest Migrant Education Program in the state of Pennsylvania. This program provides multiple support programs for migrant students and their families in four surrounding counties. We value our collaborative efforts with the Migrant Education Program as we all work to meet the needs of our communities of learners.
While the departments in the school are different, our purpose and focus are the same. We concentrate on students and their connections and future contributions to the community. We offer classes that prepare students for teaching, for the business world and often times, for graduate studies. Teaching and learning together is what the College of Education and Human Services is all about!
I welcome your visit to our website and encourage you to browse the information on these pages. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or comments.
Jane S. Bray
Dean of the College of Education and Human Services and Associate Provost


text:
Trans 101 and Gender IdentityTrans 101 and Gender Identityhttp://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/236391Magill Philips Wing2013-04-03T19:30:002013-04-03T20:30:00
April 3,2013 7:30PM–8:30PM
Magill Philips Wing
Trans* Terms 101: A Talk on Gender Identity with Qui Alexander
Trans* speaker and activist, Qui Alexander, will lead a thoughtful, informative, and assuredly hilarious discussion on gender identity. Come learn about trans* issues and how to make Haverford a safer place for 'Fords of all gender identities.
If any of these terms are new or confusing to you, please join us and learn more about issues relating to gender identity and gender expression! Qui will further explain these terms and the definitions that he uses for them:
Gender Identity: The internal sense of how you perceive yourself.
Gender Expression: How one presents their gender to the world. Often used in terms of masculine and feminine, but not limited to the two.
Transsexual: A term used for folks whose gender identity and sex assigned at birth does not match up. Often people alter their bodies by hormones or surgery in order to make their gender identity match. Not all folks who take hormones or have surgery identify as transsexual.
Genderqueer: Someone whose gender identity is both man and woman, neither man nor woman or something else.
For More Info
Anna Malawista


text:
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The issue of whether to pay for a public defender will go to the full Summerville Town Council next week.
Council's public safety committee recommended Wednesday the town pay for public defenders on a case-by-case basis, but it left unanswered how much it would pay for each case.
Councilman Bill McIntosh said there's a glut of young, eager lawyers in the Charleston area who want trial experience and would probably volunteer to defend indigent clients for a reduced fee.
That fee would be somewhere south of $1,000, he said, but whether it might be $500 or $250 he wasn't sure.
After First Circuit Public Defender Mark Leiendecker made a presentation to council saying the town should have a public defender in its municipal court to comply with U.S. Supreme Court rulings, Town Council asked the county to pay for a public defender.
The county refused, leaving the town to decide what to do next.
Councilman Walter Bailey said Summerville has three choices: do nothing, hire a public defender, or pay attorneys on a case-by-case basis.
Doing nothing isn't really an option, Bailey and McIntosh said, because the town could be sued if someone were to ask for a public defender and be refused because the town doesn't have one.
McIntosh said he doubts that's ever happened. Nonetheless, no one seems to have a good idea of how often a public defender would be required, he said.
"If it's not that frequent, the last thing we should do is pay half of someone's salary and benefits," he said.
Bailey said conducting a trial for six months would give the town an idea of how often the public defender is needed.
The Journal Scene is pleased to offer readers the enhanced ability to comment on stories. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. We do not edit user submitted statements and we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or inaccurate comments posted in the comments area. Responsibility for the statements posted lies with the person submitting the comment, not The Journal Scene.
If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "report abuse" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Read our full terms and conditions.
© 2015 The Journal Scene an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
Good morning, friends!
We've got four weeks of school left. I think I might be more excited than the kids. We've got big summer plans, and I can't wait!
I've had a couple of weeks of fibromyalgia flare up, but I think I'm finally feeling better (the key: magnesium). There hasn't been a lot of planning or cooking or eating well going on around here and that's changing this week. I'm also hoping to get back to walking and daily yoga and the rest of my May goals while still keeping those much needed margins.
I'm doing a little modified green smoothie cleanse for a few days – which basically means green smoothies for breakfast and lunch and a regular dinner. And since smoothies don't do well as the only thing in my stomach, I might make a batch of The Civilized Caveman's Paleo Banana Bread (as muffins) to have with them. That is one crazy good banana bread recipe, whether you're paleo or not.
Still working on figuring out how to plan your own menu? I've got a few posts about that!
We've also been using eMeals for the past month or so and I'm finding the paleo plan really hit or miss for us…but a little heavier on the miss. I think I'm going to switch to the clean eating one next week and see if that's a better fit.
Here's this week's plan:
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Squash Ribbons (skipping the prosciutto and probably basting with a vinaigrette instead of serving with a dipping sauce)
Grilled…whatever I have in the freezer
Baked Potatoes
Hancock Salad
Pappers and Zucchini in Foil (or maybe just stir fried, probably minus the potatoes)
Carne Asada
Corn Tortillas (for those that eat them)
Going to see Star Trek: Cumberbatch after school is out, so dinner out
Cousin's Wedding
Paleo Swedish Pancakes
Shared at Org Junkie's Menu Plan Monday, Musings of a Housewife's Gluten Free Weekly Meal Plan, the Gluten Free Menu Swap at Angela's Kitchen and the Healthy Branscoms What's for Dinner. Need ideas for dinner? They've got them!


text:
The issue: The 2012 presidential election
Our view: Ohio is the heart of it all, and the candidates have been quick to realize it
The issue: The 2012 presidential election
Our view: Ohio is the heart of it all, and the candidates have been quick to realize it
In 2008, then-candidate Sen. Barack Obama announced his historic run for the presidency in his adopted state of Illinois. On May 5, the president launched his reelection campaign from the Schottenstein Center on the Ohio State University campus.
On May 6, Mitt Romney's campaign bus was spotted in Columbus. The next day, Romney made a campaign stop at a plant in Cleveland.
And on Wednesday and Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden will visit the Mahoning Valley.
Last week, Steubenville was at the center of a New York Times feature on how Obama's race could impact his chances for re-election.
Meanwhile, Obama and Biden tout the resurrection of GM, which directly benefits such cities as Toledo and Twinsburg. But Romney is countering that the president's economic policies have not helped but rather hurt Ohioans, particularly those in rural pockets where unemployment is in double digits.
One thing is clear: For the next six months, the Buckeye State will be the "Bull's-Eye State."
Even the most casual student of presidential politics knows that, with few exceptions, the road to Pennsylvania Avenue runs through Ohio, one of nine swing states.
No Republican has ever become president without Ohio's help, and only two Democrats during the past 100 years have managed to win the White House without winning the state. Obama and Romney, who are deadlocked in the poll, are courting and criss-crossing Ohio with an ardor that will intensify as we roll toward November. Wait until the robo-calls start.
• • •
Across 32 NFL cities, hope springs eternal during the NFL Draft. It is a feeling that lasts — usually — until the start of training camp.
Except in Cleveland.
Browns fans were dealt a kick to the stomach last week when promising defensive tackle Phil Taylor tore his left pectoral muscle. He didn't tear it making a tackle. He tore it lifting weights.
Taylor, Cleveland's 2011 first-round draft pick, had a solid rookie season. He was a ray of light in an otherwise dark season.
Sure, there are still plenty of reasons to remain optimistic about Cleveland's 2012 season. Trent Richardson looks like he'll be a terror in the backfield, providing he doesn't tear a tendon in his hand signing his contract. And quarterback Brandon Weeden seems as if he has the right demeanor for the job. Time will tell if he has the talent.
Hopefully Taylor's likely season-ending injury marks the end of bad fate for the Browns this offseason.
As we welcome Browns coach Pat Shurmur to Stark County today as the season-ending speaker at the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club, let us hope things start to look up for the Browns.
Comments are currently unavailable on this article
Location, ST | website.com


text:
In the late '90s, the first neighborhood in Jupiter, Florida's Abacoa went under construction. Today, builders are continuing to add on to the Abacoa community due to the growing popularity of its homes, the countless amenities within arms reach, and the high activity that the homes offer for real estate resale and rental.
Nestled in the heart of what was recently called one of the happiest beach-side communities in the US by USA today, Abacoa proudly boasts 16 communities, offering a wide variety of homes from million dollar single-family homes to one bedroom condominiums and everything in between. Each community offers its residences a variety of different amenities including pristine clubhouses with heated swimming pools, fitness centers, playgrounds, and plentiful green areas. Not to mention the facilities located within arms reach including Abacoa Town Center, Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter's incredible beaches, several golf courses, access to major highways, and several popular restaurants, bars, and shopping complexes.
What's more impressive about Abacoa is its huge impact on Jupiter, Florida's real estate market. Of the 852 homes that were sold in Jupiter in the past 6 months 114 of them were Abacoa homes. That means that almost 1/6 of all market activity in Jupiter is coming from the Abacoa neighborhoods. And of the 139 homes that are still on the market in Abacoa, 47% of them are already contingent on a contract or pending contract. For buyers that have been waiting to finally purchase their Abacoa dream home, wait no more! Since Abacoa's market time is trending 34% below Jupiter's average, we can expect that what's left surely will not last either. With less inventory available in Abacoa, it is only a matter of time before sellers realize this reality and prices trend upwards once again.
It's obvious why residents love living in Abacoa. In Abacoa, you are in the middle of everything. The homes are not only beautiful, but some of the newest constructions in the area. This is not just a grouping of neighborhoods. Abacoa is an integrated community dedicated to preserving an interactive, entertaining, relaxing, and convenient atmosphere to its residents. Abacoa isn't just a collection of neighborhoods, it's a lifestyle.
To find out more about homes for sale in Jupiter, Florida's Abacoa neighborhoods contact Lindsay Greene of Frankel Realty Group at (561) 427-8016 or email her at email@example.com. To view Lindsay's agent webpage please visit http://www.frankel-realty.com/Page/frankel-agents. To view homes for sale in Jupiter and northern Palm Beach County please visit her company website at www.frankel-realty.com.


text:
Love life, and it will love you back.
Make the best of where you are now.
Always keep an open heart.
Trust in your personality and values, not in your beauty.
Love yourself for who you are and never compare yourself to others.
Fall in love when you are ready... not when you are lonely.
Love is the greatest treasure in life.
Life is always generous.
You are perfect just as you are.
Kindness and acceptance bring out the best in people.
Do not let loneliness distress you.
An act of kindness is never in vain.


text:
Hopefully Matt LeBlanc knows of a good dry-cleaning service.
Showtime's Episodes star, 44, who won a Golden Globe for best lead actor in a TV musical or comedy on Sunday, says he owes it all to the Otto suit he donned at the awards show.
"This is the winning tuxedo," LeBlanc told PEOPLE at the InStyle/Warner Bros. Golden Globes afterparty. "This is the lucky one."
LeBlanc said he owns "five or six" tuxedos altogether, and explained that he was shocked when he won.
"I thought, 'Did I just hear that right?' " he says. "I didn't see it coming at all."
As for celebrating the momentous occasion, the former Friends star planned to "run in [the party] and have a couple of cocktails."
Golden Globe Winner Matt LeBlanc Reveals His Lucky Charm
Paul Drinkwater/NBC/AP


text:
Posted at: 12/07/2012 12:48 PM
Updated at: 12/07/2012 2:18 PM
A Finger Lakes Community College student is under arrest after sheriff's deputies say he left a flash drive with child porn on it in a computer lab on campus.
Rion Lord, 20 of Wayland, is charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Deputies in Ontario County say the investigation began when they were contacted by FLCC Campus Safety after a flash drive containing pornographic images of females age five to 16 was found in a computer lab on campus.
Investigators say the flash drive belonged to Lord who downloaded the images to it from his laptop at his home in Steuben County.
Lord is in the Ontario County Jail pending arraignment.


text:
Mike Cammalleri got traded to... oh wait, everyone knows that already.
Perhaps its time to talk about something else then.
Moving away from the Habs' most recent transaction, this week's edition of Plus/Minus looks at the Canadiens new found size and notion of trading P.K Subban.
Size on wings: It seems that, for the first time in almost a decade, the Canadiens have size on the wings. Size across all four lines.
Erik Cole and Max Pacioretty are hard charging, big men lighting it up on the Habs first line.
Rene Bourque and Andrei Kostitsyn, while streaky, are large, imposing players able to score 25 goals a year and deliver the occasional solid check.
Travis Moen is an experienced grinder with Stanley Cup experience who is unafraid to drop the gloves.
Michael Blunden has great speed and zeal, giving the squad's bottom-six a crash-and-bang element it lacked earlier this season.
The Canadiens' campaign has certainly not gone according to plan, but at the very least they seem to be building an identity as a bigger, tougher to play against group.
Trading P.K: Many media and analysts, namely those on l'Antichambre, seem like they would seriously consider moving P.K Subban?
Part of the right package for an impact player, it is natural for the Canadiens to consider moving P.K Subban. Even then, it would seem foolhardy for the Habs to move their most talented player.
Over the years, Montreal has lost blueliners by the dozen.
Stephane Robidas, Ron Hainsey, Mike Komisarek, Mark Streit, Sheldon Souray, Francois Beauchemin and Ryan McDonagh all ply their trade elsehwere now and most of them are impact players on their respective team.
Moreover, most of the above were lost in the early stages of their careers. For various reasons, the organization was either unwilling or unable to invest time, or money, into them.
But now, some appear gun-ho about moving P.K Subban. Because he is overzealous? Because he takes to many chances? Because he lacks patience?
Wow, I am sure he is the first offensive-minded defenceman to have those flaws.
Honestly, this minus extends all the way to those who are in such a hurry to move Yannick Weber as well. He is 23 years old, not 32.
Let's learn from the organization's past mistakes. The Habs have lost enough highly competent defenders over the last ten years.
Let's give these players time to develop.
Louis is an Associate Editor at HabsAddict.com and an Editor at HabsWorld.net. Born in Chicago, Louis grew up in Quebec City where he earned Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Université Laval.
He currently resides in Ottawa and works for the Coaching Association of Canada. Find him on twitter @LouisMoustakas
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)


text:
Are you a caregiver living in rural America? We want to know what unique challenges you face caring for a spouse, loved one, neighbor or friend. Join us for the next edition of AARP Live at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 16th by tuning in to RFD-TV or watch online here!
Caregiving expert, author and AARP Tennessee volunteer Peter Rosenberger will join AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl and AARP Wisconsin State Director Sam Wilson to answer your questions and give you important information and resources about caregiving. You'll also learn about how AARP is working to support family caregivers in local communities across the country. Plus, three lucky callers will have a chance to win a Real Pad from AARP – which can be used to access AARP's caregiving app. Join the conversation and tell us what challenges you face as a caregiver in rural America by call us live at 877-283-7570 – Thursday, July 16th at 10PM ET/9PM CT/8PM MT/7 PM PT.
Watch recent AARP Live episodes and hear comments from viewers just like you!
Share With Us!
- Send us a Tweet
- Watch recent AARP Live episodes and hear comments from viewers just like you!
Visit the AARP home page every day for great deals and tips on keeping healthy and sharp.
Join AARP Today — Receive access to exclusive information, benefits and discounts.