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As a child who grew up in the bustling streets of Manila, I always looked forward to long summers spent at my aunt's house in Verde Island off the coast of Batangas in the Philippines. The anticipation for the trip would keep me awake at night, with thoughts of pakaskas (buri palm sweets) and infinite stretches of white sand. In my faded childhood pictures, my memories of Verde Island were laced with boat rides down Matuko Point and ghost stories with my cousins at dusk. But most of all, I loved the nightfall, when the coastline would be blanketed with darkness and we would catch fireflies. To my young mind, it is at this time when Verde Island would transform into a vast, magical playground lighted by lantern flies-- obscured in the darkness and separated from the rest of the world.
To say that Verde Island is isolated is an understatement. It's an area that has not been reached by either of the two electric power distributor companies in Batangas, and where power generated by coal, oil or natural gas is not readily available. Back in the late 1980s, an electrification initiative sponsored by the Philippine-German Solar Energy Project brought electricity to villagers through the use of solar panels for the first time.1 It was an ambitious project aimed at pioneering the use of photovoltaic technology to our country's remote islands in an effort to help combat climate change. It was also a memorable time when green energy was considered "vogue" in the Philippines and the new energy future was within grasp. Yes, for a time, the tiny Verde Island was teeming with commerce, illuminated by both the light bulbs and the glow of fireflies. An almost unknown footnote in sustainable energy independence on a remote Philippine island.
Today, as the Facebook age dawns upon us, it is heartening to note that, like the minor success of the solar electrification of a little island in the Philippines back in the 1980s, there persists a commitment to develop renewable energy to help combat climate change in many parts of the world, most dramatically among future superpowers such as China and India. With the emergence of India as one of the more powerful economies in the current millennium comes a vigilant interest from venture capitalists in different industries to tap power from renewable energy sources. As the Indian government takes a huge effort in finding and investing in power generated from the limitless elements of nature such as wind, solar, biomass, biofuels, geothermal and hydropower, and as thousands of Indian companies commit to reduce man's carbon footprint, one thing becomes abundantly clear: green energy is indeed, taking the epicenter of transformation and is spelling hope for India's new entrepreneurs in their commitment to combat climate change.
From Baby Steps to Huge Strides
India has long had a significant journey towards attaining sustainable energy independence, tapping solar, water and nuclear energies. As early as the sixties, there had been efforts to accelerate diversification from depletables to alternative energy using indigenously abundant and regenerative sources. To optimize its wind electric potential and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, India invested in its wind power potential and now has the fifth largest installed wind power capacity in the world.
As a sunlight-rich country the solar radiant energy in India is equivalent to over 5,000 trillion kWh per year and an average of 300 clear sunny days in most parts of the country.2 This vast reservoir of solar energy puts India in an enviable position in attracting and creating business opportunities for solar energy development and in providing entrepreneurs with an eco-friendly alternative with which to source their energy needs. The Verde Island of my childhood would be miniscule compared to the gargantuan possibilities that solar energy can offer to the many entrepreneurial sectors in India such as automobile, textile, software ventures, engineering, media, food processing, tourism and biotechnology to name a few.
As clean energy technology continues to improve, India's baby steps have turned into huge strides in the global race towards a greener and more secure energy future. Above and beyond its apparent benefit of assisting the next wave of India's industrial movers and shakers to abate climate change, India's investment in renewable energy is also hoped to instill the value of conservation down to the least discriminating consumers. Oh yes, green energy operates around the advocacy that conservation wouldn't just be a byword, but a lifestyle.
An Uphill Battle
Today, as the world faces an uphill battle in the effort to address climate change and control global warming emissions, it takes more than the glow of fireflies to light the road towards a more eco-friendly energy future.
India has taken a great step forward with a $2.3 trillion energy investment plan over the next two decades aimed at consistently achieving high economic growth rates without having any adverse impact in the environment. With wind energy as the centerpiece of India's renewable energy infrastructure, it has been estimated that wind energy could meet almost 24% of India's electricity demand by 2030.3 On a similar note, India's ambitious National Solar Mission is already underway, with its broad plan to reach 20,000 MW of solar energy capacity by 2022. In addition to large-scale solar power plants, the government is also moving to promote small-scale power systems for commercial buildings and homes, and offer attractive subsidies to industries and homeowners that will install solar panels and solar water heaters.
There is also the growing appetite of consumers for green or hybrid cars, prompting the scenario-makers of oil stalwart Shell to predict that by 2020 up to 15% of new cars worldwide could be hybrid electrics, such as Toyota's Prius. After 2030, fuel cell vehicles powered by hydrogen will be a small but growing part of the fleet. By 2050, more than a billion extra vehicles are expected on the world's roads, more than double of today's total.
These developments speak volumes of India's vigilance to contribute to the development of renewable energy while providing environment- friendly options for both entrepreneurs and consumers.
Of Light Bulbs and Fireflies
As we stand at the cusp of the new energy future, there's a battlecry to nail up on the bedroom wall of every member of my generation: "Do your part". The choice to go green has its power, and our task now is to direct that power and multiply it one person at a time. We are fortunate to have been given a myriad of avenues-- information and communication technologies-- to promote the appeal of sustainable energy. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter can serve as discussion boards that may give birth to novel ideas and offer solutions to the threat of climate change. The virtual world also has a wealth of webcasts and videos made by environmental experts that can be streamed, downloaded and shared.
Indeed, it takes a mere click of the mouse to make a statement that there is a future for entrepreneurs and homeowners sourcing their power supply from clean and renewable energy sources.
Early this year, I re-visited Verde Island, eager to hark back the fond memories of my youth and watch the lightning bugs sparkle in my aunt's backyard. I was dispirited to find that the upkeep of the solar panels had not been maintained, and that the villagers had to depend on generators that only supply three hours of electricity at night. And maybe it's just the thick Verde Island humidity or the absence of fireflies, but I was engulfed by regret for the energy battle that was lost in that island.
As India lights up a torch towards a sustainable energy future, it poses a constant reminder for other world communities to confront the challenges of climate change head on. This is important since I am part of a generation that easily forgets-- a generation that has a short-term memory similar to that sidekick fish in "Finding Nemo". It helps a lot to be reminded that I am part of the powerful impetus that can build the demand for renewable energy. And that in the foreseeable future, like my Verde Island of the past, our children can play under the glow of both the light bulbs and the dancing fireflies.


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Here's a disturbing statistic: One out of every five Americans over age 65 has been victimized by a financial scheme, according to the Investor Protection Trust, a nonprofit organization devoted to investor education.
If your parents are in this age group, should you be concerned? And can you help them avoid being "scammed" so that they maintain control over their finances?
The answer to the first question is yes, you should be concerned. Of course, as the numbers above show, most aging Americans are not being swindled, which suggests they can take of themselves quite well. Still, it's no secret that many fraud schemes target seniors because of their concentrated wealth and, in many cases, trusting nature. As much as you'd like to think otherwise, your parents could be susceptible to rip-off artists.
Fortunately, you can indeed take steps to help prevent your parents from being fleeced. Here are a few suggestions:
• Observe their behavior. If you live close to your parents, listen closely to any new friends, investment deals or sweepstakes they mention during your normal interactions. If you're in a different city, try to stay abreast of your parents' behavior by communicating with them frequently and by checking in with other family members or friends who can see your parents.
• Urge them to watch out for suspicious emails. You've probably seen them — emails offering to "reward" you with huge amounts of money if you will only contact such-and-such from a distant country and then put up a "small" sum to initiate some ill-defined transaction. You probably send these to your spam filter without a moment's thought — and you should urge your parents to do the same. Remind them that any offer that sounds too good to be true is, without question, neither good nor true.
• Encourage them to further their financial education. Law enforcement agencies, health care professionals and reputable financial services providers all offer personal financial management programs designed for seniors. Look for these types of programs in your area, encourage your parents to attend — and even consider going with them.
• Become familiar with their financial situation. Having a serious discussion with your parents about their finances may not be easy — but it's important. The more you know about their investments, retirement accounts and estate plans, the better prepared you'll be to respond helpfully if they mention an action they're considering that doesn't sound appropriate to you.
• Suggest professional help. If your parents are already working with a qualified financial professional, they're probably less likely to be victimized by fraud than if they were managing their finances on their own. And it's a good idea for you to know their financial adviser, and for him or her to know you, as you may well be involved in your parents' legacy planning. However, if your parents don't already have a financial adviser, you may want to recommend one to them — particularly if it's someone you already know and trust.
Your parents may not need help avoiding financial scams. However, just in case, be prepared to act. Your intervention could help preserve your parent's financial independence.
Joe Faulk is a financial adviser in Crestview.

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In-state undergraduates at Virginia Tech, like students at other state colleges and universities, will pay slightly more to attend next fall, but not as little as Gov. Bob McDonnell had hoped.
At its second special meeting on the issue this afternoon, Tech's Board of Visitors voted unanimously to boost annual tuition and mandatory fees for in-state students by 3.9 percent for 2012-13, or $10,923. That's up from $10,509 last year.
Room and board will also go up, charges for different dormitories vary. Charges for other classes of students will also increase, but attention this year has focused on in-state students and their families.
At a special meeting held April 20, the board had refused to even discuss publicly a proposed 4.9 percent increase for in-state students.


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Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. 2003
2003 Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. specifications, pictures, reviews and rating
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|Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e.
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|Engine and transmission
|992.00 ccm (60.53 cubic inches)
|Engine type:
|V2, four-stroke
|84.00 HP (61.3 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
|84.00 Nm (8.6 kgf-m or 62.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
|Bore x stroke:
|94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
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|Desmodromic valve control
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|Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
|Front suspension travel:
|130 mm (5.1 inches)
|Rear suspension travel:
|148 mm (5.8 inches)
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|Front brakes:
|Double disc
|Front brakes diameter:
|320 mm (12.6 inches)
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|Single disc
|Rear brakes diameter:
|245 mm (9.6 inches)
|Physical measures and capacities
|Dry weight:
|189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
|Power/weight ratio:
|0.4444 HP/kg
|Seat height:
|800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
|Overall height:
|798 mm (31.4 inches)
|Overall length:
|2,108 mm (83.0 inches)
|1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
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|15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)
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|3.50 litres (0.92 gallons)
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so you had all these great BD wiregate biners and you said "there's no way BD can improve on these babies." fortunately a BD engineer was in the room with you and accepted your challenge. sometime later...voila! the Hoodwire was born! this is one of those things that you really only notice when you switch back to using a different biner. then you notice how much more functional these ones actually are. just buy one a couple and try them out, you'll notice an improvement.
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Video:Best Low-Carb Vegetableswith JJ Virgin
Learn what the best low-carb vegetables are so that you can create delicious meals while maintaining the rules of your low-carb diet. Here are some tips on the best low-carb vegetables, as well as ideas for using them.See Transcript
Transcript:Best Low-Carb Vegetables
Hi, I'm Nutrition and Fitness Expert JJ Virgin of JJVirgin.com and I'm here today with About.com to share with you some of my favorite low-carb veggies, and more importantly, some great delicious things you can do with them.
Cauliflower Is a Great Low-Carb Vegetable for Mashing
First thing I'm going to share with you is cauliflower. Now, if you love mashed potatoes, you know those don't belong on a low carb diet. But you can do the same thing with a cauliflower, if you just steam it, and then mash it just like you would mashed potatoes -- it tastes delicious. You can also roast cauliflower.
Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini and Eggplant Are Low-Carb Vegetables for Roasting
Some of my favorite things to roast are brussel sprouts -- chop them up into quarters -- zucchini, and eggplant. What I do is I finely chop all these into little chunks and then I toss in either some coconut oil or some olive oil, and toss them with sea salt. Put it in the oven at 400 degrees, roast for about 20-30 minutes, check on them, flip them, and then roast for another 20 minutes until your desired degree of doneness. I like them a little crunchy and crispy. And they are so good. After you're done roasting them, if you really want something special, try putting on some red coconut curry sauce on top. This is a great low carb treat -- delicious!
Make Fake Pizza With Portobella Mushrooms, a Good Low-Carb Vegetable
If you're a pizza fan, obviously pizzas are kind of like mashed potatoes -- they have no place on a low-carb diet, but you can make fake pizza with portabellas. All you do is take portabellas, add a little marinara sauce, top it with some mozzarella cheese, or some goat cheese or some feta cheese, and bake those in the oven and they are delicious.
Low-Carb Vegetables Can Be Substitutes for Chips
And finally, if you want some chips -- get rid of the chips, instead try some red pepper, celery, cucumbers, and you can either use guacamole, or salsa, or a combo of both, as your dip. Again, another great low-carb treat -- this is a wonderful thing to keep in the refrigerator because you know we're always trying to get our vegetable intake up. You should be eating 5-10 servings of non-starchy vegetables a day, and you really want to eat from the rainbow of colors.
Spaghetti Squash Is a Low-Carb Vegetable Substitute for Pasta
Now, one last little area for low-carb dieters that's always sort of painful is giving up the pasta. And I'm happy to tell you, you don't have to. All you need to do is trade that pasta for spaghetti squash. And this is really easy to prepare. My favorite way to do this is just to slice it in half -- that's the hardest part -- put it in the oven and bake it at 350 until it gets soft. And then you take a fork and you just shred it and it comes off like little pasta strips. Throw on some olive oil and basil, or throw on some marinara sauce and you've got a great pasta dish without all that starch.
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Insurance And Stability The Reform Of Insurance Regulation
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Risk pooling provides customers with cost-effective protection against the financial consequences of various perils, which would otherwise have required them to accumulate large amounts of precautionary resources to self insure. By enabling customers to undertake activities that would be individually too costly or too risky, insurance also augments economic growth and hence future welfare. Moreover, since perfect risk pooling is impossible and insurers, particularly life insurers, therefore hold substantial assets, they play an important role in the efficient allocation of capital in the economy.


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Can Emily Thorne Trust Aiden Mathis on Revenge?
Though she constantly acts like a tortured soul, the world of romance has been good to Emily Thorne on Revenge. The leading lady and badass currently has three uber sexy gentlemen vying for her attention.
Her broke, bar-owning childhood sweetheart, Jack Porter, leaves his tongue hanging out like Sammy the Dog (RIP) in heat every time she's around. And wealthy heir Daniel Grayson would trade all the Prada loafers in the world for a chance to have Ms. Thorne in his pool house once more.
But it's the newbie from across the pond, Aiden Mathis, who has really piqued our interest. Being Emily Thorne's revenge school study buddy, Aiden lost some major brownie points when he ditched her in Japan in order to save his long-lost sis. But it seems he's back and ready to devote his time and attention to Ms. Thorne, or so she thinks. Ems recently shared her box of goodies (literally) to the British babe, revealing the contents of her Infinity Box and her heart.
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Go, Boots, go.
A nine-second YouTube video of Boots the cat darting down a set of stairs has captured the hearts of animal lovers in Colorado and across the nation. Boots isn't your everyday cat. She's a double amputee orphan living in Colorado. The video shows Boots speeding down each step on her front paws with the back of her body in the air. The video was posted May 29 and had more than 290,000 views as of Wednesday night.


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Meaning & Origins
From an Old English personal name derived from ēad 'prosperity, riches' + weard 'guard'. This has been one of the most successful of all Old English names, in frequent use from before the Conquest to the present day, and even being exported into other European languages. It was the name of three Anglo-Saxon kings and has been borne by eight kings of England since the Norman Conquest. It is also the name of the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II. The most influential early bearer was King Edward the Confessor (?1002–66; ruled 1042–66). In a troubled period of English history, he contrived to rule fairly and (for a time at any rate) firmly. But in the latter part of his reign he paid more attention to his religion than to his kingdom. He died childless, and his death sparked off conflicting claims to his throne, which were resolved by the victory of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. His memory was honoured by Normans and English alike, for his fairness and his piety. Edward's mother was Norman; he had spent part of his youth in Normandy; and William claimed to have been nominated by Edward as his successor. Edward was canonized in the 12th century, and came to be venerated throughout Europe as a model of a Christian king.
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Miss Sarah Rood, 21, of Manheim Street, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
Miss Sarah Rood, 21, of Manheim Street, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
Sarah was born in Little Falls on November 25, 1991, a daughter of Randy and Jennifer (Holland) Rood. She received her education in Little Falls schools and was a Graduate of the Class of 2010. She also attended Mohawk Valley Community College.
Sarah is survived by her beloved parents and grandparents, Randy and Jennifer Rood and Thomas and Sarah Rood, her brothers, Thomas James "TJ" and Sean, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was a typical young woman and enjoyed music and movies. Sarah loved animals; in fact, her favorite pastime was horseback riding, which she was quite good at. Her family will miss her dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, July 7, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls.
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The Ethics Circle
During the 2013-14 academic year, the Ethics Circle is on sabbatical. Activities will resume in Fall, 2014.
In the fall of 2009, full-time faculty members who teach ethics at Emerson College began to meet informally to talk about the teaching of ethics, leading works in the ethics field, research about ethics, their own work, and similar topics. Some of the faculty members have made informal presentations, discussing their approach to teaching and summarizing some of their work. The group includes Professors Baeten, Muchnik, Lanson, Paraschos, Payne, and Cooper.
Many other faculty and others who are interested in ethics have gathered with the group. Any Emerson employee, including those who feature ethics discussions and issues in their courses, or those who wish to add an ethics module, component, or lecture to a class, and those who have an intellectual interest in the field, are welcome to join Ethics Circle meetings in Walker 209.
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Posted by atlantaaufan on 09/15/09 at 8:02PM
I hope the we can get some more receivers involved in the offense this week! Adams and Zachary will be double teamed if no one else steps up and makes some catches. We need to get the ball to Super Mario in space!
I am not a coach by any means, but if what you say happens and they double team the two WRs. Which I know wont happen the entire game. Then you wil see Mario, McCalebb, Tate, Smith, Lutz and Kodi run wild! Think about what you are saying, football is a numbers game. You can't commit 4 players to two the whole game.....
Looking forward to seeing this O in person on Sat! WAR EAGLE!
Those two banners say, WAR DAMN EAGLE! Glad to see us honor some of the past greats!
Glad it is football time on the plains!!!
Charles, you are a brave man for throwing out this sharkbait of a story on the blog...
I bet your delete button will have carpel tunnel in the morning!!
War Eagle!
FOR all the peeps who think we will lose to UT, give me a reason other than the best safety in the league on their D???
Crompton will not have a good season at Rocky top!!
That place is a three ring circus!
War eagle!
oh yeah, 8-4!
By the way, how is it going to be for the chettebook with Colonial bank gone? Well, you always have thug taylor recruiting. Another LAMO...
talk about... TRASH! Man, you are worthless here, go home dude!
Posted by AubTiger34 on 08/19/09 at 8:49PM
Out of all the mullets, thebigfreeze is the one I would love to open hand pimp slap the most. War Eagle..
I trust your word more than most 34...
even more so now! LMAO!
36theshutout on 08/19/09 at 10:55AM
6 left is a good class? LMAO!
Hey man, how about you look at some of the attrition numbers for your team from the 2004 signing class?? Then you'll really be LA MO! Or is that LMAO??
really cuzzz, at least look up some stats on the net before you get all finger-happy at the keyboard...
I'll take those 6 anyday.. plus any of:
The rest of their fellow signees have left the team (Tray Blackmon, Robert Dunn and others), completed their eligibility (Jonathan Wilhite and Prechae Rodriguez) or gone to the NFL (Sen'Derrick Marks and Jerraud Powers).
WAR EAGLE! Can't wait for the season to start!
I am hearing they think McNeil will be back in late Sept. Lets hope he is ready to knock some heads when WVU come to the Jungle!!!!
WAR EAGLE, AU fans! You other turd suckers, well I hope you have a great day too...
bamapanties-- eep up the good work!
Can't wait to see the team play a real one...
Charles, did you get lost in thelights there at the end? haha, i kid i kid
Thanks Charles! Whats this I hear about a new ESPN star?
Benton is going to be good! Time will show you! The guys look in reall good shape!
Why don't you mullets stick to your own??
How many top 150 players is bama going to offer, and then pull their scholarship just so Sabo doesn't have to play against them???
That guy really needs his head examined, as do most of his followers! But I guess the NCAA won't let him put his players on Swimming Schollys like they did the BAHR....
WAR EAGLE to all the AUBURN fans! The rest of you can just leave and it would be a better place!
"The Bull" looks like a He-Man action figure in that picture with those biceps!!!
LOVE ME SOME CROTCHLESS PANTIES.... just saying!
I LOVE ME SOME CROTCHLESS PANTIES.... just saying!
WAR D@MN EAGLE!!!!!!! Holla at ya boy when you see him on th plains... Today was good day!
34, I enjoy your insight! You are very knowledgable of the Tigers team and players! I also enjoy they way you turn the trolls, gumps, and flamers into tiger meat!
WAR EAGLE to all the AU Family! The boys are about to strap up the helmets and pads and get to business!
The season is almost here, and that is music to my ears!
We just picked up another player in a postiion of need!
Good times, and have a great Saturday unitl the Gumps come over tryingto ruin it...
WAR EAGLE and welcome to the loveliest little village on the Plains Mr. Goodwin! This is a pretty nice WR corps these coaches are assembling!
Can't wait for this season to start!
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Posted by Anonymous on 01/02/2010
Disgraceful service. A waste of four hours. An overall offensive experience. All of these statements describe my visit to The Breslin this evening. Our appetizers were never served. We were seated for TWO HOURS before our entrees were brought out. When our entrees finally arrived, only 3 of our party of 4 were served--one of our guests had to continue waiting for his meal. We were never offered any sort of apology until we complained. Upon complaining, our waitress assured us that our dessert would be complimentary. When our bill arrived, we were not only charged for the appetizers that were never served, but were also charged for the supposedly complimentary dessert. Our party left The Breslin feeling frustrated, angry, and insulted. I will never again visit this restaurant and do not recommend it to anyone else. I am embarrassed to have brought guests to this subpar restaurant. The service we recieved was disgraceful. Do not waste your time or your money.
Posted by andrea r k on 01/01/2010
Ate at Breslin for New Years Day Brunch. Immediately loved the ambiance....Service was inept and the food took 30 min to arrive. The goat cheese and leek tart was a soggy mess. The accompanying salad was over dressed and salty. I returned my tart and was aked if I would like something else. Who would wait another 30 min to eat...left and got a slice of pizza !!
Posted by Anoymous on 12/12/2009
I went this past Thursday and it was hands down the poorest service I've ever experienced. We waited over 2 hours for a table as they don't take reservations. Once we finally got seated...I quickly realized why. The kitchen and wait staff was completely disorganized. It took another 25 minutes after seating to get a soup and a salad and then another 20 minutes to get the lamb burger which was essentially a ball of salt surrounded by bread.
Posted by missegee on 12/06/2009
I had really been looking forward to trying The Breslin, as I love The Spotted Pig. After eating there with a friend of mine this afternoon I can 100% say I will not be returning. In addition to the food being inedible, we had the pumpkin pancakes and the peanut butter and banana sandwich, both of which sound delicious and not that hard to make, yet both of these dishes were terribly over-sauced and awful sauce at that. Additionally there were a ton of empty tables yet a line of people waiting to be seated due to the kitchen being terribly backed up. To add insult to injury they gave us the wrong check and put us next to a screaming child after waiting 40 minutes for a table in a virtually empty restaurant.
Posted by anonymous on 12/04/2009
I have high hopes for this place. But they are clearly still getting their sea legs. The service was awful. As we entered the maître d' was handling a complaint from a patron over a bill for menu items that never arrived. Our breakfasts did not arrive fully cooked. My friend had asked for well done eggs, which were not. My sausage was raw on the inside. I sent it back. Instead of just cooking it some more, they prepared a whole new order. That new sausage was raw also. I walked up to the kitchen window myself to ask the chefs to just cook it longer. Meanwhile the foursome next to us were having problems of their own with their orders. I like the atmosphere of this place. But they really need to get their act together.
Posted by SR on 11/30/2009
We went there for their first Saturday dinner service. Waitress was great. Menu was typical April Bloomfield (Spotted Pig and the now, sadly, defunct John Dory) -- traditional English food with a twist and a heavy emphasis on using all parts of the cow and pig...there's a few options for pescatarians, but not many...if you're vegetarian, expect to eat potatoes and a salad for dinner). We started with the vinegar and salt crisps (ok) and caramel corn (tasty) which arrived in little bags, also got the scotch egg which was delicious in a greaseless Egg McMuffin sorta way. I had the braised beef special (had a very nice tang and acid that elevated it above a standard tender beef dish) and my wife had the curry mussel soup (which she loved) and the skate and potato terrine (disappointing). We finished with the sticky toffee pudding, which was fine, but in retrospect not the best or most interesting choice on the menu. We arrived about 7:40 (no reservations policy here) and were told it would be 20 minutes and ended up waiting close to an hour, but we didn't mind since the bar area (and the whole restaurant, in fact) is an amazing space and we really enjoyed just hanging out with a glass of wine, waiting for our table. The real annoyance here, inevitably, will be the crowds which really started to pour in after 8 and totally jammed the bar and made the dining area loud, but not unbearably so. The waitstaff was helpful, attentive and very good, which was especially impressive given that it was their first weekend dinner service ever. The restaurant, of course, is located in the new mega-hip Ace Hotel, which commands a similarly beautiful space, but the lobby of which was so jam-packed and loud, it made me pray for the people actually staying here that the ceilings were sound-proofed. In all, a fun place and a good, but not stellar meal. Still, there's enough other things on the menu I want to try...the terrine board looked very good and everyone, it seemed, was ordering the burger.
Posted by T on 11/10/2009
I met friends for a late-night meal here (at the hotel bar area, not the restaurant proper). We ordered the charcuterie board and were all impressed with the guinea hen terrine and homemade pickles -- one of those moments when you all take a bite and your eyes open wide with surprise and delight at how good it is. The lamb sausage was also great- really tender and flavorful. Cocktail list was interesting, at least - I was a fan of the chile pepper seved with one of the drinks- and our waitress was attentive, affable, and knowledgable. I will definitely be returning for the deliciously memorable food and chill atmosphere.


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Eugene Robinson had the best column I've seen about the President's game-playing with war powers on Libya.
Blasting dictator Moammar Gaddafi's troops and installations from above with unmanned drone aircraft may or may not be the right thing to do, but it's clearly a hostile act. Likewise, providing intelligence, surveillance and logistical support that enable allied planes to attack Gaddafi's military — and, increasingly, to target Gaddafi himself — can only be considered hostile. These are acts of war.
Yet Obama, with uncommon disregard for both language and logic, takes the position that what we are doing in Libya does not reach the "hostilities" threshold for triggering the War Powers Act, under which presidents must seek congressional approval for any military campaign lasting more than 90 days. House Speaker John Boehner said Obama's claim doesn't meet the "straight-face test," and he's right.
To be sure, Boehner is also playing politics. In the past, he has argued that the War Powers Act is "constitutionally suspect" because it seeks to tie the hands of the commander in chief. I don't believe it's accidental that Boehner's newfound respect for the much-disputed law coincides with the Republican Party's electoral stance, which is that every single thing Obama has ever done is wrong.
But the law remains in force and, while presidents of both parties routinely find ways around it, they usually find a more credible dodge than asking, "War? What war?"
The fact that the Pentagon is handing out "imminent danger" pay to troops working in Libya suggests that "hostilities" are indeed taking place.
People who I talk to about the Libya situation always want to get concrete, asking whether we should help a people remove a murderous dictator or not. First of all, if we do want to help, there are better ways to do that than blast away at Gadhafi's compound rather than actually take on the task of protecting civilians. Libyan tanks were able to roll through the desert to Misurata and lay siege to the city, the very outcome that NATO was empowered by the UN to prevent, while airstrikes rained down in Tripoli. These are bad tactics, and Libya war supporter Juan Cole is right to point them out. In fact, all of Cole's points about tactics in the war are sound. [cont'd.]
Cole is also right that the Administration should have sought Congressional authorization. And that's the point I always come back to. Whether or not you agree with the Libyan mission, the point is to prevent the next President from aggrandizing executive warmaking power through subverting the Constitution. If any mission where American lives aren't threatened doesn't count as "hostilities," it brings us into an era of unaccountable drone wars. This is a terrible outcome with dangerous consequences, and should be stopped.
But it can only be stopped by Congress. And here we have competing yet somewhat complementary actions. First, freshman House member Joe Heck (R-NV) introduced a bill to end all funding for the Libya operation within 30 days. Heck believes that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution and must be stopped. At the same time, John McCain and John Kerry will introduce a bill in the Senate that would provide Congressional authorization for the war for one year, with a ban on ground troops. Harry Reid appears to support the idea. McCain pleaded with his colleagues in the House GOP today, in remarks on the Senate floor, not to meddle with the President's warmaking powers at a time when Gadhafi is close to being overthrown.
These look like conflicting resolutions, but they're not. Both of them say that war authorization must emanate from the Congress and not the executive. One resolution approves of the war and one doesn't. But the principle is that Congress is in control where war powers are concerned. The Congressional leadership was ready to drop this, but they were pressured from the bottom up to assert themselves. That's generally a positive development.


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Toss the plastic black pointy hat and rumors of wicked witches out the window - or in this case into the boiling caldron. You won't find "Halloween witches" at the small commune of Chalindrey in France because here it is all about the real thing. Yes, the annual Witch Festival (Fête des Sorcières), which is now just about one hundred years old, is all about revealing the real roots and history of witchery rather than just a time for spook and mystery. The exhibitions portray the 16th century days when women and men were accused of witchery, and perished for it. Though there is face painting and renditions of Celtic traditions that could border on weird, most visitors will likely feel enchanted by the lovely architecture and views in the region, and very spooked by the real history and the ghostly feature films. For the superstitious, a nearby fort is known for a reason as "devil's point," with local ghost stories that match. Did you see something? Or was that just be the light tricking your eyes?
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22 Dec 2009
Manufacturers Set To Push Prices
2010 does not look like its going to be the year of the tyre. All across the world - from different sources - we're hearing news that tyre manufacturers are set to push up their prices.
21 Dec 2009
Formula One's First Green Sponsor
The new Formula One team Virgin Racing and Carbon Green – a company founded to support the renewable energy industry – have signed a multi-year partnership, making Carbon Green the first 'green technology' sponsor of Formula One.
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Maxxis Calendar Does The Double
Maxxis are confident that their new 2010 calendar will make the popularity of their 2009 one pale in comparison. Boasting a new "2-1 format", consumers are going to have the choice of two very different, but at the same time enjoyable themes to choose from.
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Transense And The KERS Success
The success of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) in Formula One this season has been one of the most hotly debated topics of the racing year.
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The British government has, as of the 9th December 2009, confirmed its intentions to enforce the new tyre noise legislation.
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of the Heartland" Roundtable.
This roundtable was held on January 27-28, 2010 at
the Lied Lodge and Conference Center in Nebraska City,
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of 34 participants from
IA, KS, MO, and NE. These participants included university
researchers and state and federal agency personnel. The
former Nutrient and Pesticide Management (NPM) team has
Roundtables annually since 2004. Each of these roundtables
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larger summer workshop.
Intended Audience:
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2. State and federal agency personnel
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To share current research and
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Introductions and Goals of the Roundtable – Dan
Devlin, Kansas State University
The Future
Change in the Heartland – Gene
Takle, Iowa State University
Climate Change Implications for Research and Extension in
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Bioenergy, and Water Resource Protection – Charles
University of
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Overview of Research Developments in Sensor Use for In-Season
N Management
– Dennis Francis, USDA-ARS
Overview of Work with Farmers to Adapt, Verify, and Promote
Sensor Technology
for In-Season N Management – Peter Scharf, University of Missouri
Overview of Research on Inhibitor Products and Controlled
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Qualification of N Loss Risk – Richard
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• Regional Needs and Opportunities in N Management Research
• Regional Needs and Opportunities in N Management Extension
Resources for Higher Yields – Ken
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Cassman on video.
Day 2, January 28th
Nutrient Innovation Task Force Report – Karen
Flournoy, EPA-7
Perspective for Nutrient Criteria in the Heartland – Bill
Ehm, Iowa DNR
Nutrients in No Till: Surface Application of N and P – Dave
Kansas State University
Discussion Group Notes -
• Address
Research and Extension issues and opportunities for collaboration in nutrient management for water protection in highly productive systems with a
climate change perspective.
• Regional
Needs and Opportunities in Nutrient Criteria Research
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Seven Deadly Credit Score Sins
May 19, 2011 by NLBeren
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Your credit score, from about 350 (poor) to 800 (excellent), is a numerical rendition of your credit report. The higher your score, the more likely you'll get approved for credit and the more likely you'll get the best rate and terms. Negative actions posted to your credit report take a bite out of your credit score.
Here's are the seven worst things you can do to your credit score. And speaking of "seven," that's how many years these black marks can stay on your credit report.
• Deadbeat behavior – Frequent, significant and late payments 30 days, 60 days, 90 days late. Don't believe a 30-day-late payment won't hurt. It may not ruin your credit but it's not helpful and can remain on your report for years.
• Collection activity – When the lender gets tired of your deadbeat behavior it will call out the dogs — a third-party collection agency. The collection agency will report collection activity to the credit bureaus and again, seven years of bad luck.
• Charge offs – If the lender gives up on your collection case, acknowledging you'll never pay the bill, it charges off the debt and puts your credit report on notice for seven years.
• Public recordings – Bankruptcy, tax liens, judgments and the like are killers for your credit rating. Judgments are good (or, from your viewpoint, bad) for seven years, even if you pay them off. Bankruptcies can dog your credit report for 10 years and unpaid tax liens never go away.
• Settlements. If you pay a portion of a debt to your lender in a settlement, say a some of the mortgage in a short sale, you can get a settlement notice on your credit report card for seven years. Credit cards and other debts, likewise can be settled, with negative impact to your credit report.
• Foreclosures – If you can't or won't pay your mortgage the lender will eventually foreclose and relieve you of your home. Another seven year negative notification will drag down your score. The same applies when you give the home to the lender in a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.
• Repossession – When you don't pay your vehicle loans a bounty hunter will be coming your way. He or she is not coming after you, but your vehicle, and that's often without notice. It's all legal. The repo man can take your property down and your credit score will follow.


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Pronunciation: /vɛnˈtrɪpət(ə)nt/
Definition of ventripotent in English:
1Having a large belly.
Example sentences
- We see the insect, which was clear−sighted, become blind; it loses its feet, to recover them later; its slender body becomes ventripotent.
- A battalion of solid metaphysicians, reinforced by a tribe of tittering harridans and three companies of ventripotent buffoons, venture a daring sally.
- After a little, shaggy, ventripotent Pan will grow jealous, and ravish you away from me, as he stole Syrinx from her lover.
1.1Having a large appetite; gluttonous.
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- He was a ventripotent Apicius, a real epicure; one who boasted that he never wasted his appetite on a joint.
- Never was seen such voracity since the days of the ventripotent Heliogabalus.
- General Savage, an elderly gourmet, a ventripotent Apicins, an epicurian Heliogabalus, very cynical, and awfully churlish, thought that the pill, despite of its gilding, was too bitter to swallow
Early 17th century: from French, from medieval Latin ventripotent-, from Latinventer 'belly' + potent- 'being powerful, being able', from the verb posse.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim Duncan had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs held off the Golden State Warriors 95-88 on Friday night to extend their home winning streak to 14 games.
Tony Parker added 25 points and eight assists for San Antonio (31-11), which is an NBA-best 18-2 at home. Tiago Splitter added 19 points and nine rebounds, and Danny Green scored 13.
David Lee had 22 points, Klay Thompson added 21 and Jarrett Jack 20 for Golden State (23-15).
The Spurs closed the game on a 9-4 run after Harrison Barnes' jumper pulled the Warriors to 86-84 with 5 minutes left.
Duncan had eight points in the final quarter, going 4 for 6 from the field. He also had 10 points and five rebounds in the opening period.
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GARRETT — One glaring statistic stuck out Tuesday night when the Churubusco boys' basketball team hit the road to Garrett.
3-for-12 (25 percent).
That is what the Eagles shot from the free throw line in the second half of a road loss to the Railroaders 47-40.
"It's been a little bit of an issue all year and tonight it got us," Churubusco head coach Mike McBride said. "It comes back to bite you and it bit us tonight."
The Eagles 11-for-21 (52 percent) total at the free throw line for the game wasn't much better. All around, Churubusco's shooting struggled going 14-of-39 (36 percent) from the field and 1-for-14 from the three-point line.
Despite the off night, the Eagles held a lead throughout the first half.
"We've lost some games this year where we've not played well at all throughout long stretches of the game and we've still been in the game at the end," McBride noted.
'Busco got what it wanted early with the inside play of center Tyler Arrowsmith. The six-foot-eight-inch junior posted all seven of his points in the first quarter.
The Eagles built up a 15-8 lead during the first quarter.
Garrett's quick guard play helped them tie the game 15-15 by the end of the first. Drake Landes scored nine of his game-high 15 points in the quarter along with all seven points in a 7-0 run to close out the first for Garrett.
Foul trouble struck Churubusco with Arrowsmith hitting the bench with two fouls and 5:30 remaining in the half.
Senior Kyle Monk picked up the slack scoring six of his team-high 12 points in the second. The effort by Monk built the Churubusco lead back up to six points at halftime 29-23.
The Eagles shot 10-for-20 in the first half but that quickly changed in the second half.
One field goal was all that 'Busco could produce in a third quarter where Garrett gained its first lead of the game.
Railroader big man Eric Custer gave Garrett a 33-31 lead with his post presence. Custer scored four points in the third along with 13 points for the game.
Meanwhile, Churubusco went 1-for-8 from the free throw line going down 37-32 in the quarter. The Eagles missed six consecutive free throws at one point as the fourth quarter hit the five minute mark.
"I thought we did a good job in the third getting the ball inside and getting fouled," McBride stated. "Then we go 1-for-8 from the free throw line and 1-for-6 from the field. I thought we were fortunate to only be down five after being outscored 14-3 in the third."
Within three points 43-40 in the fourth, 'Busco made only three field goals to seal its second-half fate.
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This week at Heritage Foods USA, we are proud to present a selection of exceptional Fresh steaks for your grilling pleasure. Order today and receive this week! Since 1866 White Oak pastures in Bluffton GA has been raising quality beef with pride. The Harris family has repudiated conventional commodity beef husbandry, and returned to the model that sustained their family for multiple generations in the past: grass fed, grass finished black angus beef that ranges free over their acreage in Georgia. Why does this matter? Because grass finished beef is high in omega 3 fatty acids, has a rich full flavor, and, is the most environmentally friendly way to raise cattle. In addition, the diet of the White Oak pastures cattle guarantees an alkaline rumen, which discourages the production of e coli 0157h7 bacteria.
What makes White Oak pastures beef really great is the generations of knowledge of animal husbandry and best practices. With these amazing specials this week, you can enjoy some of the best beef our country has to offer: for instance, two strip steaks or two boneless ribeyes at 35 dollars per pair! This would be double in any fine dining restaurant. Or you can go for the delectable bone in ribeye for 42 dollars the pair. It is said the sweetest meat is next to the bone! We are giving the same incredible price for the pair of filet mignon, a cut that is celebrated for its tenderness, and in this case, for its exceptional flavor! These steaks will arrive fresh, not frozen, if you order them this week so you can use them the day they arrive, or stash them in the freezer for a future meal.
At Heritage Foods USA our goal is always to offer the very best quality products to our customers while continuing to support traditional American family farming. Your purchases make our work possible, so every time you buy through us, you are making an important choice to turn away from commodity farming with all of its attendant ills, and standing up for best practices and responsible stewardship.
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Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program of the Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is widely respected by the medical community and represents the finest post-graduate program in the world for the training of facial plastic surgeons. Since its beginning in 1969, this program has prepared more than 1,100 highly specialized experts to be educators and leaders in facial plastic surgery. These individuals and their fellowship directors have performed a tremendous service to the Academy and the specialty through the development and dissemination of new procedures, improvement of patient care, refinement of surgical techniques, and the promotion of confidence in and respect for the specialty.
Fellowship directors are recognized authorities in the teaching and practice of facial plastic surgery. They are private practitioners, academicians, or a combination of both. Applicants are encouraged to choose directors whose practice and teaching best supplement their residency training and future practice plans and teaching interests. Although the clinical experience may vary according to individual director's interest and experience, the fellowship criteria and curriculum, including videotapes, provide a common base for the program. Applicants apply to programs of their choice. The interview process is from March 1 to May 31.
All programs follow a standard curriculum. Oral and written examinations are administered after the completion of a 12-month fellowship. To be eligible, applicants must have completed a residency in otolaryngology or plastic surgery that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or be board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology or the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Contact the Academy office (703) 299-9291, ext. 228 for more information regarding the following fellowship directors and their programs.
Fellowship Directors
Peter A. Adamson, MD, Toronto, Ontario
Daniel S. Alam, MD, Cleveland, OH
Babak Azizzadeh, MD, Beverly Hills, CA
Shan R. Baker, MD, Ann Arbor, MI
Gregory H. Branham, MD, St. Louis, MO
Patrick J. Byrne, MD, Baltimore, MD
Peter D. Costantino, MD, New York, NY
Richard E. Davis, MD, Miami Beach, FL
Louis M. DeJoseph, MD, Atlanta, GA
Yadro Ducic, MD, Fort Worth, TX
Karl J. Eisbach, MD, Albuquerque, NM
David A.F. Ellis, MD, Toronto, Ontario
Edward H. Farrior, MD, Tampa, FL
Andrew S. Frankel, MD, Beverly Hills, CA
Alvin I. Glasgold, MD, Highland Park, NJ
Mark J. Glasgold, MD, Highland Park, NJ
Robert A. Glasgold, MD, Highland Park, NJ
Michael S. Godin, MD, Richmond, VA
Tessa A. Hadlock, MD, Boston, MA
Peter A. Hilger, MD, Edina, MN
Andrew A. Jacono, MD, Great Neck, NY
Brian S. Jewett, MD, Miami, FL
Calvin M. Johnson, Jr., MD, New Orleans, LA
Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD, Oakland, CA
Gregory S. Keller, MD, Santa Barbara, CA
Robert M. Kellman, MD, Syracuse, NY
Jennifer C. Kim, MD, Ann Arbor, MI
Russell W.H. Kridel, MD, Houston, TX
Philip R. Langsdon, MD, Germantown, TN
Keith A. LaFerriere, MD, Springfield, MO
Wayne F. Larrabee, Jr., MD, Seattle, WA
William Lawson, MD, DDS, New York, NY
Timothy Lian, MD, Shreveport, LA
Corey S. Maas, MD, San Francisco, CA
Devinder S. Mangat, MD, Cincinnati, OH
Lawrence J. Marentette, MD, Ann Arbor, MI
E. Gaylon McCollough, MD, Gulf Shores, AL
Philip J. Miller, MD FACS, New York, NY
Harry Mittelman, MD, Menlo Park, CA
Sam P. Most, MD. Stanford, CA
Jeffrey S. Moyer, MD, Livonia, MI
Craig S. Murakami, MD, Seattle, WA
Paul S. Nassif, MD, Beverly Hills, CA
Ira D. Papel, MD, Baltimore, MD
Steven J. Pearlman, MD, New York, NY
Stephen W. Perkins, MD, Indianapolis, IN
Vito C. Quatela, MD, Rochester, NY
Gregory J. Renner, MD, Columbia, MO
Wm. Russell Ries, MD, Nashville, TN
Daniel E. Rousso, MD, Birmingham, AL
William E. Silver, MD, Atlanta, GA
Stephen P. Smith, MD, Gahanna, OH
Michael J. Sullivan, MD, Columbus, OH
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD, Chestnut Hills, MA
Fred J. Stucker, MD, Shreveport, LA
Jonathan M. Sykes, MD, Sacramento, CA
Sherard A. Tatum, MD, Syracuse, NY
J. Regan Thomas, MD, Chicago, IL
Dean M. Toriumi, MD, Chicago, IL
Tom D. Wang, MD, Portland, OR
Mark K. Wax, MD, Portland, OR
Edwin F. Williams, MD, Latham, NY
Brian J. Wong, MD, Irvine, CA
Fellowship Curriculum Bibliography
The articles on the Bibliography are a good study source for the any physician sitting for the examination administered by the ABFPRS. Click on 2013 Bibliography to view or download a PDF file of each section of the updated Bibliography that is divided into Basic and Advanced with a list of references for each portion. You can also click on Residency Video List for a list of the updated videos which is also known as the Recommended Additional Resources List to the Curriculum Bibliography.
Fellowship Program
The Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship program provides postgraduate training in facial plastic surgery. The objectives of the fellowship program are to:
- provide an outstanding academic opportunity for the acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills in facial plastic surgery;
- develop trained specialists who will contribute to the ongoing development of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery;
- foster development of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery educators, especially in residency programs; and
- encourage the development of new skills and knowledge in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through basic research and clinical trials.
The AAFPRS fellowship program is widely respected by the medical community and represents the finest postgraduate program in the world for the training of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Eligible physicians may apply for the more than 45 positions available each year. Since its beginning in 1969, the program has prepared more than 1100 highly specialized experts to be educators and leaders in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. These individuals and their directors have performed a tremendous service to the AAFPRS Foundation and the specialty through the development and dissemination of new procedures, improvement of patient care, refinement of surgical techniques, and the promotion of confidence and respect in the specialty.
Applicants to the Fellowship Program must be physicians who are in or have completed an otolaryngology or plastic surgery residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or board-certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery or plastic surgery. Applicants must be members of the AAFPRS before submitting a fellowship application.
Applicants should not be full-time faculty members holding the rank of assistant professor or higher at the institution where the fellowship will take place. Applicants with DO degrees may be considered only if they are in an ACGME-accredited residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery or plastic surgery.
Applicants with DO degrees that have been accepted into the fellowship program as a fellow will take the final examination administered by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) in order to be eligible to receive a fellowship certificate only. Passing the examination will not of itself meet eligibility requirements for certification in the future by the ABFPRS.
Canadian Applicants
Canadian applicants interested in pursuing a U.S. fellowship should check with the directors whose programs interest them to be certain that the fellowship accepts Canadian Applicants. Many programs have restrictions which limit the ability to accept Canadian applicants. The proper paperwork should be completed and a Visa must be obtained before the start date of the fellowship!
Canadian applicants must also meet all other requirements for applying to the fellowship program, including membership of the AAFPRS. It is imperative that these steps are followed as you complete your application and schedule interviews with U.S. fellowship directors.
International Medical Graduates
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are eligible to pursue an AAFPRS Foundation fellowship must contact individual fellowship directors for specific requirements to enter their fellowship. Although IMG applicants will not complete a fellowship application for the interview process, they will be required to submit all other information as outlined under application process.
If a fellowship director decides to accept an IMG, the fellowship director must inform the Fellowship Committee of their decision to withdraw from the match that year, as soon as possible, but no later than the Spring Meeting each year.
Fellowship Directors are permitted to accept IMGs into their program for any fellowship year, however, an IMG cannot participate in the match process. IMG's will not sit for the end-fellowship examination administered by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. At the completion of the training, IMGs will be awarded an "International Training Certificate".
Fellowship Applicants Application Process
Download Application: Fellowship Application **
E-mail Completed Application to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Curriculum Vitae (CV); Operative Experience Report (included with application); Future Plan Statement which should include your future goals, intentions, and why have chosen facial plastic surgery; official Medical School Transcript; 3 letters of reference (1 must be from the Department Chair); and non-refundable fee must be submitted by February 1st.
Applicants are requested to keep copies of all application information for their records.
Applicants are required to submit all application information electronically. ALL information must be submitted electronically including medical school transcript and letters of reference. Medical School Transcript is official with the Registrar's signature. Application fees are non-refundable. A $165 application fee must be paid to the AAFPRS Foundation. The $50 match registration must be paid directly to the SF Match office. The fee for applications to over 10 programs is $15 per program which is in addition to the $165 application fee. Payment should be made to AAFPRS Foundation by check, money order or credit card (all U.S. funds). Credit card payments can be made by contacting Fatima in the Fellowship office.
Applicants should complete their applications with the Foundation office no later than February 1st. A $125 late fee will be accessed for any application received after February 1st. The late deadline for applications received after February 1st is March 1st. No applications will be processed after February 1st without the late fee. No application will be accepted after March 1st.
All interviews should be completed by May 31st of the application year preceding the fellowship start date. Applicants are encouraged to interview with Directors whose practice and teaching best supplement their residency training and future practice plans and/or teaching interests. It is the responsibility of applicants to follow up directly with the fellowship director(s) they have selected for an interview.
Candidates are placed each year in June by a match process. A director who selects an IMG for the position offered in a given fellowship year must withdraw from the match and notify the Fellowship Committee by the Spring Meeting.
** Download the application which is in Microsoft Word format, complete, and email completed application to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Match Process
All applications must come through the AAFPRS Foundation office to be recognized as an official applicant of the Facial Plastic Surgery Match. The A $50 match must be made directly to the SF Match office. A separate $165 fellowship application fee should be made to the AAFPRS Foundation at the time the application is submitted. The submission of a fellowship application is an agreement to participate in the match.
Detailed match information, including candidate and director identification numbers, and rank list information will be sent to applicants directly from the CA Match Office.
Download Application: Fellowship Application **
E-mail Completed Application to: email@example.com
Fellowship Handbook
For more information regarding the Fellowship Program – please contact
email@example.com. . AAFPRS Members can access the Description Handbook by logging into the Members Only section.
Non-AAFPRS Members must contact firstname.lastname@example.com for access to the Descriptions Handbook.


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Monthly Archive for December, 2010
How To Have Your Best Workout Ever
Hey everyone! Hope your holidays were awesome! Had a great time this christmas with family. But now its back on the grind! Ill admit after a holiday like that and a little vacation, working out is far from what I wanted to do. But it has to be done 😀 So how do you prepare […] [Read More]
The Most Important Thing I Learned In 2010
Its almost the end of 2010 and I did everything this year I had set out to do. Help kids learn about being successful ………………..check Help over 1,000 people reach their goals……………….check ( actually turned into 2,000) Propose to my wonderful girlfriend……………….check ( now its my wonderful fiance) Read 100 books……………………… Check Learn more about […] [Read More]
Special Deal on Two Months Of BootCamp
Are you tired of hiding yourself behind a towel and cringing when you look in the mirror because you can't stand the way you look? [Read More]
Santa Clause And Pringles
Its beginning to look alot like christmas! Yup the closer it gets the more excited I become. Im gonna tell ya something cool I thought about over the weekend about why alot of us have the Pringals mentality. Addiction is an intense word, ill show you what I mean. But first…… This past weekend was […] [Read More]
Top 5 Fitness Gifts To Stuff Your Stoc……I Mean Trash
Hey everyone hope your holiday season has been going great. Great food, friends, family, and great workouts. Even though the holidays are about family time and being together, it doesnt hurt getting some gifts for your friends and family. As always every year I put my list of best fitness christmas gifts. This year im […] [Read More]
Protein Sweet Treats
Hey there! Hope youre weekend went great! Its MONDAY and its time to start rockin!!!!! YUMMY So today im gonna show you 2 of my favorite protein bars thatll help you without giving up great tasting stuff 😉 Nobody wants to eat chalky tasting protein bars. Let me know what you think [Read More]


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I'm not really new to baking, but I've been struggling with my sourdough bread. I have an Italian sourdough starter and I've been using the Cooks Illustrated method for refreshing the starter and mixing the bread. I have achieved some very successful loaves this way, but it's not very consistant.
My two main problems are first, the dough rises out way more than up, which could be a factor of just not putting in enough flour or making a taut enough loaf, I'm open to any an all suggestions.
My other bigger problem is that the bread frequently burns on top, but not on bottom. If it's not burned on top, the bottom is undercooked.
Any insight would be welcome.
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Hello Kate.
For the first issue you have to include the method and the ingredients.
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"My other bigger problem is that the bread frequently burns on top, but not on bottom. If it's not burned on top, the bottom is undercooked."
You can use a lid or something else to cover the top in order to emulate a lid for about half or less the baking time.
Or you can try to use the lowest cooking shelf on the stove.
You can even combine them.
Also try to use the same amount of dough.
Good luck
I bake most of my sourdoughs using a Lodge 5-qt. Dutch Oven. The technique produces a near-perfect loaf every time. I've described the process (Lahey method) here in detail: http://www.squidoo.com/organic-red-fife-sourdough - basically, the Dutch Oven is heated to 475, the dough goes in, and bakes for 30 min. with the lid on. This traps moisture inside the Lodge, which produces a thick, chewy crust. Removing the lid for the last 15 monutes allows the crust to brown.
Try it - you'll be glad you did!
On the burning question - this may be your oven. I used to have this kind of problem. I'm no physicist but I concluded it was the direct radiant heat from the element that was the culprit. So, assuming you've tried placing the loaf on as low a rack as possible, try this: take another oven rack, cover it in foil, and slot it in on the highest rack position, thus shileding the top of the loaf. Placing a baking sheet on the top rack would probably also work.
On the other question, highsky is right. Can you provide more info? Are you proving the dough in bannetons? For how long? How wet is the dough?


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Priority Registration
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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
This quote, attributed (possibly erroneously) to Abraham Lincoln, came up toward the end of a 30-minute phone conversation with Annie Clark, the guitarist and singer / songwriter behind St. Vincent. Well, partially, anyway— Clark stopped herself before finishing the quote, on the off chance she might potentially misquote Lincoln.
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool," to bring up another specious Lincoln quote.
In context, she was in the middle of an explanation about the image that adorns her new, self-titled fourth album, which was released Feb. 25 on Loma Vista Records. The image—a silver-haired Clark, clad in a reflective purple and blue gown, perched upon a pink throne and looking dead-eyed at the camera—is indeed a powerful one. And power, it turns out, was the primary motivation behind this presentation of the next phase of her career.
"I was wanting to communicate a sense of power, and that led me down the rabbit hole of what power is and what power looks like," Clark says from a tour stop in North Carolina. "Different people wield power in different ways. And power to me seemed like symmetry and order and intention."
Musically, St. Vincent is nothing if not powerful. Since 2007, with the release of her debut album, Marry Me, Clark has been continually building on her bold, shape-shifting art-pop sound, taking greater risks and putting new twists on conventional pop songs with each permutation. On 2009's Actor, she juxtaposed abrasive, deftly performed guitar riffs against lush string arrangements, and on 2011's Strange Mercy, Clark stripped away some of the excess, revealing some of her most stark arrangements to date, as well as some of her best.
Clark—who'll perform at House of Blues on March 19—takes another stylistic turn on her latest record, feeding live performances through a heavy filter of processing and effects, yielding what she refers to as "the feel of human beings but the sound of machines." The album's first track, "Rattlesnake," begins with a skipping electronic beat before ramping up into a hyperactive video-game arrangement, while "Digital Witness," which lyrically examines ideas of surveillance and documenting a life online, transitions between exclamatory horn-section hooks and a big, distorted chorus. There are few moments throughout the album's 11 tracks that don't hit with maximum impact, whether it's the opening couplet of "Oh what an ordinary day / Take out the garbage, masturbate" on "Birth in Reverse" or the noisy, climactic finish to "Huey Newton."
St. Vincent is very much a rock album, just one that—by design—doesn't much sound like a conventional rock album.
"I wanted to make it groove," Clark says. "And when I think about what's interesting to me, sonically, now, especially from a rhythm section standpoint, hip-hop is where it's at. And I think people take a lot of risks in hip-hop from a sonic perspective.
"I'm not interested in preserving, like, the canon of the past in terms of rock," she continues. "All music is cool music, and I'm interested in all of it. But from a rhythm perspective, what happens in hip-hop is way more interesting than what happens in rock."
Before getting to work on St. Vincent, however, Clark in 2012 released Love This Giant, an album recorded with David Byrne that—in a situation that happens so rarely in pop-music collaborations—fits in comfortably in both artists' catalogs. In the year that followed, Clark and Byrne maintained a heavy tour schedule, playing stages around the world, from North America to Europe, Iceland to Australia. And maintaining a busy schedule isn't necessarily new to Clark—tour-date aggregator Songkick lists 503 shows under her belt so far, not counting her performances as a musician in Polyphonic Spree or Sufjan Stevens' band.
But when Clark reached a break after a long trek with Byrne, she didn't seize the opportunity to relax for a month or two. In fact, as she told NPR's "All Songs Considered" in January, she started writing her new record just 36 hours after the tour ended. And while she says that inspiration is something that comes to her as she works, rather than spontaneously ("Songs will tell you what they want to be," she says), there's a simple reason for what led her to pick up her guitar so quickly after logging so many miles: It's her job.
"When I sit down to write a record, I think about it like [I'm] a person putting on a suit and tie and going to a day job," Clark says. "If you call yourself a songwriter, you better spend a lot of time songwriting. But inspiration is the kind of thing that happens sometimes four hours in, when you've been working on a Rubik's cube for a while, and then suddenly you're like, 'Oh, I get it!'"
For Clark, that job entails a lot more than simply writing songs. You don't catalog as many live shows as she has without being, above all, an entertainer—which is perhaps the best title to print up on her business cards. She has a dynamic live presence, pulling off the tricky task of being both a charismatic frontwoman and a skilled guitarist. Put more succinctly: She shreds.
With this new phase of St. Vincent, that stage presence means the addition of new elements: couture wardrobe, elaborate lighting, choreography and her unmistakable crown of argent curls. As jobs go, Clark acknowledges that hers is peculiar, though she's just as quick to express her gratitude for being in the position to which she's ascended.
"It's a strange job," she says. "Here, construct a castle out of the ether and then hope that people want to live in it for 40 minutes, every once in a while. It's a really strange conceit, and it's an amazing one that I feel so lucky to be involved with, and to get to give back to music some tiny sliver of what music has given to me over my entire life."
St. Vincent is certainly an enchanting castle—and Annie Clark is its benevolent ruler, commanding her surreal empire from a glossy pink throne.
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Kate's Main Man Outlasts Win Willy in Essex
Kate's Main Man, third behind Win Willy in a stakes at Oaklawn Park last month, turned the tables on his rival with a front-running win in the $100,000 Essex Handicap under clear skies at Oaklawn Park Feb. 13 (VIDEO).
Red-hot Randy Morse trains Kate's Main Man, a 6-year-old Iowa-bred gelding by Bernstein, for owner Randy Patterson, alongtime trainer who won for the first time at Oaklawn.
"My horse is never going to be able to say he's a better horse than Win Willy," Morse said. "He had everything against him today and he's such a nice horse. We just got a break with the way the race set up. Going in we just had to hope no one went and got silly and tried to challenge us early."
"I knew if I could slow things down, I'd have a good chance today," said Borel, who heads to Dubai Feb. 14 to compete in an international jockey competiton. "The track wasn't as deep today as it was last time (in the Fifth Season) and he got a lot out of that race. He's also had a good work since then. He just ran his race today and things worked out. We were lucky."
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